A. Installing / replacing the batteries
Open the battery compartment cover ቢ on the underside of the camera
and insert 2 x AA alkali batteries (when replacing exhausted batteries, first
switch off the power using the ON/OFF switch ቧ). Always pay attention to the
symbols (plus /+ and minus /-) on the inside of the battery compartment
(refer to Fig. 1).
Note: Avoid unnecessary battery use and in particular close the lens cover
when you are not using the camera.
B. Installing the film
1) Switch the camera on – slide back the ON/OFF slide switch ቧ.
2) Open the camera back ባ – slide the back cover lock ቤ downwards.
3) Place the film into the film chamber ብ – see Fig. 2. Guide the film over the
spool ቦ and whilst doing this make sure that the film transport wheel ቪ
engages in the film perforations.
4) Now close the camera back ባ again until you hear it engage with a click.
The frame counter ቫ shows "S".
5) Press the shutter release button ቨ three times, until the frame counter
shows "1". The camera is now ready for use.Note:The camera has an
automatic DX coding system. This system automatically sets the camera to
the correct speed for the installed film.
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lash modes: Auto flash – the flash fires automatically if the lighting
conditions are poor
Fill-in flash – press the Flash-ON button ት for the flash to energise and fire
when taking a photograph even in good lighting conditions. This reduces the
contrast on the subject and lightens the shadows in backlight conditions.
Flash-off – press the Flash-OFF button ቶ to switch off the flash manually
Flash charg
ing time: Approx. 8 seconds with fresh batteries
Flash light sensor:
Light metering through built-in CDS cell switches on the
flash automatically in poor light conditions
Flash ready indica
tor: A green light signals that the flash is ready
Ef
fective flash range: 1.5 to 2.5 m when using ISO 100 film
Red-e
ye reduction: A red LED pre-light reduces red-eye effect in flash
photographs
Lens cover:
Protects the lens from dust etc. It operates with the ON/OFF slide
switch ቧ.Opening switches on the power and closing switches the power off
again. When the lens cover is closed, the shutter release button ቨ is locked
so that unintentional photographs cannot be taken.
Power suppl
y: 2 x 1.5 V alkali batteries (size AA)
Dimensions:
approx. 119 (length) x 75 (height) x 44 (depth) mm
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