Minolta Film Camera GX 1 User Manual

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE  
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.  
WARNING  
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:  
1.When using the camera outdoors in heavy rain, keep the camera protected from  
the rain. Do not leave the camera in the rain.  
2.The interior of the camera is not water resistant.  
- Dry the camera before opening the film or battery chambers.  
- When inserting or removing film or batteries, keep your hands dry.  
3.Do not load film or replace batteries in places where water, blowing sand, or dust  
can enter the camera.  
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 temperatures.  
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.  
• Tape over lithium battery contacts before disposal. Follow local codes for  
battery disposal.  
4.This camera is not sandproof, do not place the camera directly  
on the ground.  
5.Do not expose the camera to salt water or liquids containing  
sugar.  
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children.  
6.Close the film and battery chamber covers tightly. Clean the  
rubber seals before closing covers.  
7.If the rubber seals appear cracked or damaged, contact an authorized Minolta  
Service Facility to have them replaced.  
Keep batteries or things that could be swallowed away from young children.  
Contact a doctor immediately if an object is swallowed.  
Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if...  
• the camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is  
exposed.  
8.Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.  
OPERATING TEMPERATURE AND CONDITIONS  
• This camera is designed for use from -10 to 40°C (14 to  
104°F).  
• Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme  
temperatures such as inside the glove compartment of a car.  
• At colder temperatures, the data panel response time will be  
slow. At higher temperatures, the display may temporarily  
darken, but will restore when the temperature normalizes.  
• Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.  
• To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic bag  
when bringing it from the cold exterior into a warm building. Allow it to come to  
room temperature before removing it from the bag.  
• When photographing in cold weather, keep the camera and spare batteries inside  
your coat to keep them warm when you are not shooting. Cold batteries will regain  
some of their charge when they warm up.  
• the product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.  
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside the  
camera is touched. Take your camera to a Minolta Service Facility when repairs  
are required.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void  
the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
FILM CASSETTE WARNING  
The film used in Advanced Photo System cameras stores some data magnetically.  
Do not place the film cassette on or near anything that creates a magnetic field, such  
as a television or stereo speakers.  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
CAMERA ERROR  
If the camera will not function with fresh batteries, remove the batteries, wait a few  
minutes, then reinsert the batteries. If normal operation does not resume, or the  
camera malfunctions repeatedly, contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility.  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing  
Equipment Regulations.  
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE STRAP  
Attaching  
Removing  
Insert the strap tab into the strap port until it  
Press the strap release and pull the tab out of  
“clicks.”  
the strap port.  
 
INSTALLING THE BATTERY  
Your camera uses one 3-volt CR2 lithium battery to supply power for all camera  
operations. Please read the warnings in the Safety Cautions section of this manual  
as well as those supplied by the battery manufacturer.  
If film is in the camera when the battery is replaced, install a new battery immediately  
after removing the old battery. If the battery is not replaced immediately, your camera  
may advance one frame and display - - in the frame counter for the remaining  
exposures. The frame counter will return to normal operation when a new film cassette  
is loaded.  
2. Insert a new battery into the chamber as  
indicated by the + and - marks.  
3. Close the battery-chamber door and turn the  
battery-chamber lock to the close position.  
Clean the rubber seals and joining surfaces before  
closing covers.  
Battery Warning  
Replace the battery.  
If no display appears, replace the battery or make sure it is correctly installed.  
Do not remove the battery unless the battery warning blinks or no display  
appears in the data panel.  
1. Using a coin or similar object, turn the  
battery-chamber lock to open, then open the  
battery-chamber door.  
If the data panel dims after the flash fires, the battery will need to be  
replaced soon.  
Your camera will shut down if it is not operated for more than three minutes.  
To restore power, turn the command switch to OFF, then back to P, H, C, or  
.
LOADING FILM  
Use IX240 (Advanced Photo System) type film in this camera.  
Your cameras transport system loads the film and advances the film after each  
exposure.  
Do not open the film chamber until 0 appears or all indicators blink in the data panel.  
Install the battery before loading the film, or the film will not advance to the first frame.  
We recommend you use ISO 200 film in this camera.  
Loading Film  
1. Turn the camera upside down, then press the  
release lock and turn the film-chamber  
release.  
The film-chamber door will unlock.  
Wipe dirt or moisture off of the camera and film  
cassette before opening the film chamber.  
2. Open the film-chamber door and insert a new  
film cassette into the film chamber.  
Visual Exposure Indicators (VEI)  
The current VEI has a white indicator behind it.  
VEI  
MEANING  
UNEXPOSED  
PARTIALLY EXPOSED  
EXPOSED  
PROCESSED  
3. Press the film-chamber door closed and turn  
the film-chamber release to the lock position.  
The film cassette may be damaged if the film-chamber  
release is moved when the film-chamber door is open.  
Your camera can only load unexposed film ( ).  
4. Turn the command switch to C, H, or P.  
5. Press the shutter-release button.  
The film will advance to the first frame.  
The frame counter displays the number of exposures  
remaining on the roll.  
If all indicators blink in the data panel, the film has not  
loaded. Remove and reload the film cassette.  
TAKING PICTURES  
1. Turn the command switch to the desired print  
format.  
3. Press the shutter-release button to take the  
picture.  
Keep your subject at least 1.0m (3.3 ft.) from the  
camera.  
With ISO 200 film, the flash has a range of 1.0 3.0m  
(3.3 9.8 ft.) and will fire when necessary.  
You cant take a flash picture when blinks in the  
data panel (flash charging).  
2. Frame your subject(s) in the image frame for  
the selected print format.  
4. Turn the command switch to off when the  
camera is not in use.  
Hold the camera steady, making  
sure your fingers do not cover  
the flash. If you are taking a  
vertically framed picture, turn the  
camera so the flash is on top.  
After the last exposure is taken, “0” will appear in the data panel.  
When the motor stops, open the film chamber and remove the film.  
Remove your film immediately after rewinding. Film left in the camera may  
reload causing double exposures.  
 
SELF TIMER  
The self-timer delays release of the shutter for approximately ten seconds.  
When the self-timer is selected, the flash will fire every time a picture is taken.  
The print format is set to H when the self-timer is selected.  
1. Mount the camera on the Handy Tripod  
(optional) and place on a level surface.  
3. Frame your subject(s) inside the H print  
image frame.  
4. Press the shutter-release button all-the-way  
down to take the picture.  
2. Turn the command switch to  
St will appear in the data panel.  
.
St will blink in the data panel during countdown.  
LAB SERVICES  
Take your film to a Certified Advanced Photo System  
Photofinishing Service to receive the best possible prints.  
Certified photofinishers will provide the following services when  
you take your film in for processing.  
1. CHP - Print Format  
Your film will be printed according to the format set when the picture was taken.  
2. Film is returned in the cassette.  
Film will be returned in its original cassette and the VEI set to  
to prevent  
accidental loading.  
3. Index Print  
An index print with a numbered image of each frame is included with your returned  
order.  
REPRINTS  
Images are always captured in the H Print format. However, any of the three formats  
can be selected when ordering reprints.  
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA  
Cleaning  
Before Important Events  
Check camera operation carefully, or take test photographs.  
If the camera body is dirty, gently wipe it clean with a soft, dry  
cloth.  
Minolta is not responsible for damages incurred by equipment malfunction.  
To clean the lens surface, brush away any dust or sand. If  
necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and  
gently wipe the lens in a circular motion.  
Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.  
Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.  
Never use alcohol or solvents to clean the camera.  
Questions and Service  
If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or write  
to the Minolta distributor in your area.  
If the camera is damaged or the rewind motor does not operate, do not open the  
film chamber or forcefully remove the cassette. Contact an authorized Minolta  
Service Facility.  
Storage  
Before shipping your camera for repair, contact an authorized Minolta Service  
Facility for details.  
When storing the camera for extended periods,  
Store the camera in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals.  
For longer periods, place the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying  
agent.  
Before using after prolonged storage, check the cameras operation to make sure  
its functioning properly.  
TECHNICAL DETAILS  
Camera Type:  
Lens:  
IX240 Lens Shutter Type  
27mm f/6.4 (approx. equivalent to 34mm in the 35mm  
format)  
Dimensions:  
Vectis GX-1: 120 x 77.5 x 45.5 mm (4.7 x 3.1 x 1.8 in.)  
Vectis GX-2: 126.5 x 75.5 x 44 mm (5.0 x 3.0 x 1.7 in.)  
Vectis GX-3: 123.5 x 74 x 46.5 mm (4.9 x 2.9 x 1.8 in.)  
Vectis GX-1: 220 g (7.76 oz.)  
Viewfinder Magnification: 0.54X  
Weight (w/o battery):  
Focusing:  
Exposure:  
Fixed 1.0m - (3.3 ft. - )  
Programmed AE  
Vectis GX-2: 215 g (7.58 oz.)  
Vectis GX-3: 215 g (7.58 oz.)  
Metering Range (ISO 200): EV 11 - 15  
Flash Range (ISO 200):  
Battery:  
1.0 ~ 3.0m (3.3 ~ 9.8 ft.)  
One CR2 3V lithium battery  
Specifications and accessories are based on the latest information available at the time of  
printing and are subject to change without notice.  
Battery performance: approximately twenty 25-exposure  
rolls (Based on Minoltas standard test method with the flash  
on for 50% of the exposures.)  
Splashproof:  
IPX4 (Protected against splashing water)  
This mark on the bottom of your camera is there to inform you that this camera  
meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference  
causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne  
(European Conformity).  
 

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