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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FOR USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH
When using the flash unit, the specific cautionary notices in this owner's manual should always be observed and complied with, as well as basic precautions, including the following:
- Read and understand all instructions.
- Do not operate the flash unit if the camera has been dropped or damaged - - until it has been examined by an authorized Minolta service facility.
- To protect against electrical shock hazards, do not immerse camera and/or flash unit in water or other liquids.
- To avoid electric shock hazards, do not disassemble the unit, but take it to an authorized Minolta service facility when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock hazard when the unit is used subsequently.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your Minolta Pocket Autopak 450E or 430E with its tiny built-in electronic flash is one of the most convenient and easiest-to-use cameras available. No 110 cartridges make film handling effortless, and setting film speed is unnecessary. A genuine coated all-glass Rokkor lens has simple, handy zone focusing. The camera tells you when to adjust exposure or pop out the flash if there is not enough light. Beside these main features, the 450E model offers a faster lens, a flashmatic system that automatically adjusts lens aperture with distance focused, and unusual handy close-up capability.
For best results and longest service, please read this manual carefully all the way throughand follow the simple instructions. Then keep it for reference later as needed.
NOTES ON THIS MANUAL
As this is a combined instruction manual for use with the Pocket Autopak 430E and 450E, some sections may not apply to your model and some illustrations may show features different from the camera you own. Proper operation is indicated for both models, however, and differences between them are clearly indicated throughout.
Unless otherwise mentioned, illustrations
show the Pocket Autopak 450E, the model with the full complement of features, with appropriate notes to adapt them for use with the model 430E.
NAMES OF PARTS
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS TO USE YOUR POCKET AUTOPAK
After inserting and checking battery, insert film cartridge and latch back cover.
Operate film advance repeatedly until first exposure locks in place and advance will not move.
Slide lens cover open and set focus for your subject.
Look through eyepiece and compose subject in viewfinder. Depress shutter release slightly; if red lamp in finder lights at sun symbol on 450E, slide control left to cloud symbol, If it lights at sun symbol on 430E or cloud symbol on 450E, slide control left to flash symbol to pop out strobe. Then take picture within flash range when lamp begins to pulsate. Always squeeze shutter release smoothly.
NEVER FORCE ANY PART OF CAMERA; CONTINUE READING FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS:
INSTALLING BATTERY
Your camera's built-in strobe and exposure warning system are powered by one 1.5v AA-size (pen-light).
To install this:
- Open the battery-chamber cover by sliding it down and lifting it.
- Insert a battery as specified with the plus end out as indicated inside the chamber, then close and latch the cover.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
The battery should be checked immediately after inserting and from time to time thereafter, especially before starting on trips or taking especially important pictures.
To do this:
- Slide the lens cover open.
- Covering the sensor with your finger (being careful not to leave finger print on the glass), depress the shutter release slightly. If the red signal in the finder lights, the battery is serviceable. If not, the battery should be replaced.
NOTE
To avoid the possibility of excessive battery drain from the finder lamp, keep the lens cover closed when not taking pictures.
For taking pictures without battery, see the note (below)
LOADING AND ADVANCING FILM
Slide the latch toward the finder eyepiece and open the back cover.
Insert the film cartridge into the camera
Latch the cover shut.
Use your right thumb to operate the film advance repeatedly until it locks (about 3 strokes). A series of 1's should be visible in the film-data window to indicate the first exposure.
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