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Buen manual de instrucciones

Las leyes obligan al vendedor a entregarle al comprador, junto con el producto, el manual de instrucciones Minolta Minolta Vectis. La falta del manual o facilitar información incorrecta al consumidor constituyen una base de reclamación por no estar de acuerdo el producto con el contrato. Según la ley, está permitido adjuntar un manual de otra forma que no sea en papel, lo cual últimamente es bastante común y los fabricantes nos facilitan un manual gráfico, su versión electrónica Minolta Minolta Vectis o vídeos de instrucciones para usuarios. La condición es que tenga una forma legible y entendible.

¿Qué es un manual de instrucciones?

El nombre proviene de la palabra latina “instructio”, es decir, ordenar. Por lo tanto, en un manual Minolta Minolta Vectis se puede encontrar la descripción de las etapas de actuación. El propósito de un manual es enseñar, facilitar el encendido o el uso de un dispositivo o la realización de acciones concretas. Un manual de instrucciones también es una fuente de información acerca de un objeto o un servicio, es una pista.

Desafortunadamente pocos usuarios destinan su tiempo a leer manuales Minolta Minolta Vectis, sin embargo, un buen manual nos permite, no solo conocer una cantidad de funcionalidades adicionales del dispositivo comprado, sino también evitar la mayoría de fallos.

Entonces, ¿qué debe contener el manual de instrucciones perfecto?

Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Minolta Minolta Vectis debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Minolta Minolta Vectis
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Minolta Minolta Vectis
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Minolta Minolta Vectis
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Minolta Minolta Vectis no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Minolta Minolta Vectis y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Minolta en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Minolta Minolta Vectis, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

¿Por qué vale la pena leer los manuales de instrucciones?

Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Minolta Minolta Vectis, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

Tras una compra exitosa de un equipo o un dispositivo, vale la pena dedicar un momento para familiarizarse con cada parte del manual Minolta Minolta Vectis. Actualmente se preparan y traducen con dedicación, para que no solo sean comprensibles para los usuarios, sino que también cumplan su función básica de información y ayuda.

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    E INSTRUCTION MANUAL BASIC OPERA TION ADV ANCED OPERA TION ADDITIONAL FEA TURES APPENDIX 2102 OM E 16/10/97 11:26 AM Page 1[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing the Minolta V ectis S-100. The V ectis S-100 is an ultra compact IX240 type system camera with variable print-aspect-ratio and magnetic storage of date and exposure information. The V ectis S-100 also incorporates the revolutionary TTL side viewfinder . The side viewfinder provides a high viewfinder magnification, high eyep[...]

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    3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS 2 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE .............................................4 NAMES OF P ARTS .................................................................9 QUICK OPERA TION .............................................................14 BASIC OPERA TION Attaching the Strap .......................................................[...]

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    5 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 4 Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product. W ARNING Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use. • Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual. • Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed. • Do not subject batteries to fire or high temper[...]

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    7 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 6 This camera is splashproof and can be used in light rain or snow . • Do not place the camera under running water or immerse. Please Note: • When using the camera outdoors in heavy rain, keep the camera protected from the rain. • Do not leave the camera in the rain. • The interior of the camera is not moisture res[...]

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    NAMES OF P ARTS 9 FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE 8 The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically . Do not place the cassette on or near anything that creates a magnetic field, such as a television or stereo speakers. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)[...]

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    11 NAMES OF P ARTS 10 Manual-rewind button Exposure- compensation button (65) Date button (52) Red-eye-reduction (34) / Wireless-flash button (66) Select button Exposure-mode button T ripod socket Diopter- adjustment dial Film chamber Main switch Film-chamber release Flash-mode button (33) Viewfinder* Control-panel door Data panel Format-selector s[...]

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    13 NAMES OF P ARTS 12 Focus Lamp Data Panel Viewfinder Focus frame Flash lamp (orange) Focus lamp (green) glows blinking Focus is confirmed Focus is not confirmed. Shutter cannot be released Flash Lamp glows Flash is charged blinks fast Flash is charging. Shutter cannot be released blinks slow W arning - light level is low , use flash or a tripod. [...]

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    15 QUICK OPERA TION 14 1. Insert battery Open the battery-chamber door using the eyepiece cap. Insert the batteries into the chamber , then snap the battery-chamber door shut. 2. Attach lens Align the red mounting dot on the lens with the one on the camera. Gently insert the lens into the mount and turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked [...]

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    A TT ACHING THE STRAP 17 16 BASIC OPERA TION This section provides the information necessary to operate your camera in most photographic situations. This section covers: • Battery Installation • Attaching and Removing the Lens • Diopter Adjustment and Camera Handling • Loading and Rewinding the Film • Fully Automatic Camera Operation • [...]

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    CHECKING THE BA TTER Y POWER 19 INST ALLING THE BA TTERIES 18 Y our camera uses two CR2 batteries to supply power for all camera operations. 1. Using the eyepiece cap, open the battery-chamber door . • T urn the camera of f before removing the old batteries. • Remove dirt and moisture from the camera and batteries before opening the battery- ch[...]

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    21 A TT ACHING AND REMOVING THE LENS 20 A A F F /M /M 80 80 56 56 1. Remove the body cap. Attaching the Lens 3. Align the red mounting dots on the lens and camera body . 4. Gently insert the lens into the mount, then turn clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. • Do not insert the lens at an angle. • Do not press the lens release wh[...]

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    HANDLING THE CAMERA 23 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 22 If you are near or far sighted, you can adjust the eyepiece for your eyesight. The diopter adjustment range is from -3.0 to +1.0 diopters. 1. Center your subject in the focus frame. 2. Press the shutter-release button partway down to focus on the subject. Adjusting the Diopter: 3. T urn the diopter- adju[...]

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    25 LOADING FILM 24 Use IX240 type film in this camera. • The automatic transport system will load the film, set the film speed, and advance the film after each exposure. • Once loaded, the film chamber cannot be opened until the film is rewound into the cassette (Film Chamber Lock). • There is no need to worry about double exposure. The DEP ([...]

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    27 LOADING FILM 26 The film speed appears in the data panel, then the film is advanced to the first frame. • If the shutter-release button is not pressed after loading, an unexposed ( ● ) roll can be removed by pressing the rewind button, then the film-chamber release. The VEI will be unchanged. • If film is loaded with the power off, all ind[...]

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    29 FULL Y AUT OMA TIC OPERA TION 28 Full Auto is the camera’ s standard operating mode and is suited for use in almost any situation. • Press the program-reset button to set the camera to fully automatic operation (Full Auto) at any time. See page 71. 1. Press the main switch to turn the camera on. 2. Press the program-reset button to set the c[...]

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    FOCUS HOLD 31 SPECIAL FOCUSING SITUA TIONS 30 The camera may not be able to focus in situations like those described below . When the focus lamp blinks, use focus hold (page 31) or manual focus (page 56). See page 13 for an explanation of the focus signals. If two subjects at different distances overlap in the focus frame . If a subject composed of[...]

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    33 USING THE BUIL T -IN FLASH 32 In P mode, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically when the shutter is pressed partway down. Once the flash is up, it will fire when necessary . • The shutter will not release until the flash is charged. • Select flash cancel ( ) when you don’t want the flash to fire. • Do not touch the flash when it fi[...]

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    REWINDING THE FILM 35 USING THE BUIL T -IN FLASH 34 Light reflecting from your subjects eyes may produce the ef fect known as red-eye. Use the built-in flash’ s red-eye- reduction mode to produce more natural looking photographs by reducing the red-eye effect. 1. Open the control-panel door . 2. Press the red-eye- reduction button until appears i[...]

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    SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION 37 ADV ANCED OPERA TION Refer to the individual sections as you increase your familiarity with the camera. Each function can be explored independently after the Basic Operations section has been mastered. Subject Program Selection Portrait Mode 38 Landscape Mode 39 Close-up Mode 40 Sports Mode 41 Night Portrait Mode 42 Pht[...]

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    LANDSCAPE MODE 39 PORTRAIT MODE 38 Portraits have the greatest impact when the subject is separated from the background. Portrait mode sets the camera to achieve this effect, leaving you free to capture the perfect expression. Press the program-select button until the subject- program pointer is under . Landscape photography requires a large depth [...]

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    SPORTS MODE 41 CLOSE-UP MODE 40 Accurate focusing and a large depth of field are required for good close-up photographs. Close-Up mode sets the camera to obtain the greatest depth of field possible at a shutter speed fast enough to prevent blur due to camera shake. Press the program-select button until the subject- program pointer is under . Fast s[...]

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    PHOTOGRAPHING NIGHT SCENES 43 NIGHT PORTRAIT MODE 42 Night portraits require the camera’s flash exposure to be balanced with the background exposure. In Night Portrait mode, the camera sets the largest possible aperture with a longer shutter speed, allowing the background to appear in the photograph. Press the program-select button until the subj[...]

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    A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY 45 CREA TIVE EXPOSURE MODES 44 Y our camera has three exposure modes: Aperture Priority (A- mode), Shutter Prioity (S-mode), and Program (P-mode). In P-mode, the camera sets the aperture and shutter speed automatically . P-mode is set when Full Auto operation is selected. Select A-mode to control the depth-of-field in you[...]

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    47 A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY 46 A Mode Flash When the built-in flash is up, it will fire each time a picture is taken. When the built-in flash is down, it will not fire. Press the flash-mode button to turn the flash on. • The camera will automatically set the shutter speed to 1/90 (flash sync. speed). • Refer to Flash Range (page 32) to determ[...]

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    49 S MODE - SHUTTER PRIORITY 48 In S mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. Use S mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement. 1. Open the control-panel door . 2. Press the exposure-mode button until S appears in the data panel. 3. T urn the control dial [...]

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    S MODE - SHUTTER PRIORITY 50 Shutter Speed Control In addition to controlling the duration of the exposure, shutter speed determines how moving subjects will appear in the final image. Depending on the speed of your subject, slow shutter speeds will make a moving subject appear to flow , creating a feeling of motion. In addition to stopping action,[...]

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    53 DA TE / TIME IMPRINTING 52 Setting the Date / Time Y our camera records date and time information on the film’ s magnetic data strip. The recorded information is read at the photo lab and imprinted on the back of your photographs. • Some labs cannot print date and / or time information on the front of your photographs. See your photofinisher[...]

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    55 DA TE / TIME IMPRINTING 54 Changing the Date / Time Format 1. Open the control-panel door , then press the date button. 2. Press and hold the select button until all items in the date display blink. 3. T urn the control dial to change the display format. 4. Press the select button (or the date button) to set the chosen format. • Follow the seq[...]

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    SELF-TIMER 57 MANUAL FOCUS 56 1. Press the focus-mode button. will appear in the data panel. When autofocus is not suitable and focus hold is not possible, focus the lens manually . The autofocus system will monitor focus and indicate when a subject in the focus frame is in focus. 2. T urn the focusing ring until your subject appears sharp and focu[...]

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    REMOTE-CONTROL (optional) 59 CONTINUOUS-DRIVE MODE 58 1. Press the drive-mode button until appears in the data panel. In this mode, the camera continues to release the shutter and advance the film as long as the shutter-release button is held down. 2. Press the shutter-release button down and hold. • When taking flash pictures, the shutter will r[...]

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    61 REMOTE-CONTROL (optional) 60 • T o cancel, press the remote-control button again, or turn the camera off. • If the camera’s remote-control receiver does not blink, the camera did not receive the signal. • If the flash ‘pops-up’ when the release button on the remote control is pressed, wait a few seconds for the flash to charge, then [...]

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    AF ILLUMINA TOR 63 REMOTE-CONTROL (optional) 62 Changing the Battery The remote control uses a 3V lithium battery (CR2032). When pressing the remote-control buttons does not release the camera’s shutter , the battery must be replaced. 1. Pull out the battery chamber and remove the old battery . 2. Insert a new battery into the battery chamber wit[...]

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    65 EXPOSURE COMPENSA TION 64 This function lets you compensate exposure +/- 3 EV in 1/2 EV increments when the camera’s metering system may not be able to accurately determine exposure. More exposure is recommended for very bright scenes, such as snow or beach scenes. Less exposure is recommended when the scene is composed of mostly darker tones.[...]

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    67 WIRELESS / REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH 66 Built-in Flash Wireless / Remote Flash Wireless / Remote Of f-Camera Flash is available with the Minolta 5400HS, 5400xi, and 3500xi accessory flashes. Wireless / Remote flash give you access to the greater range and creative control available with an accessory flash. In Wireless / Remote flash mode, the off-[...]

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    69 WIRELESS / REMOTE OFF-CAMERA FLASH 68 T aking Pictures in Wireless / Remote Flash Mode 1. Position your camera and 3500xi flash unit using the information on this page. If you are using a flash unit other than the 3500xi off camera, refer to the instruction manual for that flash to determine the aperture, camera to subject distance, and the flas[...]

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    PROGRAM-RESET BUTTON 71 APPENDIX 70 The program-reset button quickly returns the camera to fully-automatic operation. Pressing the program-reset button will set the camera as follows: Exposure mode Focus mode Flash mode Exposure Compensation Film-drive mode Self-timer Wireless/Remote Flash P mode Autofocus Auto-on +/- 0 Single-frame advance Cancele[...]

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    73 LAB SERVICES 72 T o receive the best possible prints, take your film to a photolab displaying the Certified Advanced Photo System Photofinishing Service logo. Photofinishers displaying this logo have been certified according to Advanced Photo System guidelines. • The following is a list of services required for certification, see your photolab[...]

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    75 ACCESSOR Y INFORMA TION 74 This camera is designed to work specifically with lenses, and accessories manufactured and distributed by Minolta. Using incompatible accessories with this camera may result in unsatisfactory performance or damage the camera and accessories. Lenses All V -series lenses can be used with this camera. Lens Hood Use a lens[...]

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    77 CARE AND ST ORAGE 76 Cleaning • If the camera or lens barrel is dirty , wipe it gently with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles - wiping may scratch the surface. • T o clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if necessary , moisten a lens tissue w[...]

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    79 TECHNICAL DET AILS 78 Camera T ype: IX240 type system camera Lens: Minolta V lens AF System: T ype: TTL phase-detection system Sensor: One CCD line sensor Focus Modes: Autofocus/Manual focus AF Mode Selection: Single-frame / Continuous drive Sensitivity: EV 1-19 (ISO 200) AF Illuminator: T ype: Flash Range: 0.6 - 5m Metering: W ithout Flash: 2-s[...]

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    81 TROUBLE-SHOOTING 80 Refer to these pages to determine the cause of a problem you are experiencing with your camera. If the information does not cover the problem you are experiencing or the condition continues, contact your nearest Minolta Service Facility . Problem Cause Solution Page No display appears when the camera is switched on Batteries [...]

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    83 CAMERA W ARNINGS 82 MODE DISPLA Y ACTION P AGE CAUSE and blink All Batteries have been replaced. Err appears All Camera operation malfunction. appears All Lens is not attached, or is attached improperly . 1000 or 30” blinks A Required shutter speed is beyond the range of the camera. Maximum or minimum aperture blinks S Required aperture is bey[...]

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    85 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 84 Program Reset Focus Hold Setting manual fill-flash Setting flash cancel Setting red-eye reduction Selecting a subject program mode T aking night portraits T aking night scenes Imprinting the date / time Manual rewind Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Close-up Mode Sports Mode Night Portrait Mode 2102 OM E 16/10/97 11:31 AM Pa[...]

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