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Thank you for purchasing this Minolta camera. This camera is equipped
with functions to suit all your photographic needs. Before using your
new camera, please take the time to read through this instruction
manual for it contains information important to the proper use and care
of your camera.

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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• 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 complies the Canadian ICES-003.

© 1999 Minolta Co., Ltd. under the Berne Convention and

Universal Copyright Convention

9222-2449-11 MM-C105

Printed in Malaysia

INSTRUCTIION MANUAL

Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.

WARNING

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.
• Follow local codes for battery disposal. Tape over lithium battery contacts

before disposal.

Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near
young children.

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.

• 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.

Lens: 

38-90mm f/4.8 - 10.8 Construction: 4 elements, 4 groups

Focus: Active 

AF 

 

Focusing range: 

Wide: 1m - 

(3.3 ft. -

), Telephoto: 1.1m - 

(3.6 ft.-

)

Exposure:

Programmed Autoexposure, Average metering; Metering
range (ISO 100): wide: EV 6.5-12.5, tele: EV 8.9 - 15; 

Film speed setting: Automatic for DX-coded negative film.Non-DX coded film

set to 100.

Film speed range: ISO 100, 200 or 400 

Film transport:

Auto advance to first frame, auto rewind, manual start of
rewind possible.

Flash: 

Built-in flash, Recycling time: approx. 8 sec.; Range (ISO
100): Wide: 1.0 - 4.5m (3.3 - 14.8 ft.), Telephoto: 1.1 - 2.0m
(3.6 - 6.6 ft.)

Viewfinder: 

Albada zoom finder with bright frame; Diopter: -1 diopter

Battery:

One 3-volt CR123A or DL123A lithium battery; Battery
performance: Approx. 12 rolls (24 exp. roll w/ 50% flash
use)

Dimensions:

120.5 x 71 x 48.5mm (4.7 x 2.8 x 1.9 in.)

Weight (without batteries): 225g (7.9 oz.), Date model: 235g (8.3 oz.)

Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of
printing and are subject to change without notice.

FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

CAUTION

The lens retracts when the camera is turned off or Auto Power Off
is activated. Touching the lens barrel while it is retracting may
cause injury.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PROPER CARE AND USE

• Do not fire the flash if your subject is closer than the minimum flash  

distance stated in the manual.

• Do not subject the camera to shock, extreme heat or high humidity.
• Do not let the camera get wet.
• Do not let the camera come in contact with sand, salt, or other grit.
• This camera is designed for use between -10 and 40 °C (14 to 

104 F).

• At colder temperatures, the data panel response time may be slow.

At higher temperatures the display may temporarily darken. It will
restore when the temperature normalizes.

• If the lens becomes dirty, clean it with a lens brush. If necessary,

moisten a sheet of lens tissue with one drop of lens-cleaning fluid
and gently wipe the lens. Never touch the lens surface with your
fingers.

• Never use alcohol or chemical solvents on the camera body. If it is

dirty, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.

• When not in use, keep the camera in a cool, dry place away from

dust and chemicals. For extended storage, place the camera in an
airtight container with a drying agent such as silica gel.

• For more information about your camera, contact your local camera

dealer or the Minolta distributor in your area.

Minolta Co., Ltd.

3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan

Minolta Europe GmbH

Minoltaring 11, D-30855 Langenhagen, Germany

Reparatur/Repair

Senator-Helmken-Strasse 1, D-28197 Bremen, Germany

Minolta France S.A.

365 Route de Saint-Germain, F-78420 Carrieres-Sur-Seine, France

Minolta (UK) Limited

7 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BU, England

Minolta Austria Ges. m.b.H.

Amalienstrasse 59-61, A-1131 Wien, Austria

Minolta Camera Benelux B.V.

Zonnebaan 39, P.O. Box 6000, NL-3600 HA Maarssen, The Netherlands

Belgian Branch

Prins Boudewijnlaan 1, B-2550 Kontich, Belgium

Minolta (Schweiz) AG

Riedstrasse 6, CH-8953 Dietikon, Switzerland

Minolta Svenska AB

Albygatan 114, S-171 54 Solna, Sweden

Finnish Branch

Niittykatu 6 PL 37, SF-02201 Espoo, Finland

Minolta Portugal Limitada

Av. do Brasil 33-A, P-1700 Lisboa, Portugal

Minolta Corporation

Head Office

101 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446, U.S.A.

Los Angeles Branch

11150 Hope Street Cypress, CA 90630, U.S.A.

Minolta Canada Inc.

Head Office

369 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 2H5, Canada

Vancouver Branch

230-3771 Jacombs Road, Richmond, B.C. V6V 2L9, Canada

Minolta Hong Kong Limited

Room 208, 2/F, Eastern Center, 1065 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong

Minolta Singapore (Pte) Ltd.

10, Teban Gardens Crescent, Singapore 608923

Shanghai Minolta Optical 
Products Co., Ltd.

368 Minolta Road, Songjiang, Shanghai, China

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