MINOLTA 2163-910 User Manual
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APPENDIX
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• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera
dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.
• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized
Minolta Service Facility for details.
Questions and Service
When storing your camera for extended periods,
• Always attach the protective caps.
• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from dust and
• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from dust and
chemicals such as moth balls. For long periods, place the camera in
an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent.
an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent.
• Periodically release the camera’s shutter to keep it operating properly.
• Before using after prolonged storage, check the camera’s operation to
• Before using after prolonged storage, check the camera’s operation to
make sure it is functioning properly.
Storage
• 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.
away loose particles - wiping may scratch the surface.
• To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if
necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently
wipe the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center.
wipe the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center.
• Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.
• Never touch the interior of the camera, especially the shutter and
• Never touch the interior of the camera, especially the shutter and
mirror, doing so may impair their alignment and movement.
• Dust on the mirror will not affect the exposure but may affect the
focus. Use a blower brush to remove dust from or around the mirror.
• Never use compressed air to clean the camera’s interior, it may cause
damage to sensitive interior parts.
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
Cleaning
• Check the camera’s operation carefully, or take test photographs.
• Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an
• Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an
equipment malfunction.
Before Important Events
• This camera is designed for use from -20° to 50°C (4 to 122 °F).
• Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme
• Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme
temperatures such as in the glove compartment of a car.
• The data panel response time will be slow at cold temperatures. The
display will temporarily darken at high temperatures, but will be
restored when the temperature normalizes.
restored when the temperature normalizes.
• This camera is not waterproof or splashproof. When using the camera
in the rain, protect the camera and lens.
• Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.
• To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed
• To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed
plastic bag when bringing it from cold environment to a warm
environment. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it
from the bag.
environment. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it
from the bag.
• The low-battery symbol may appear even with fresh batteries
depending on the storage conditions. To restore camera power, repeat
turning the camera on and off.
turning the camera on and off.
• Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your camera
and spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold
weather. Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to
normal operating temperature.
weather. Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to
normal operating temperature.
Operating Temperature and Conditions
CARE AND STRAGE
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