Polaroid MAXXUM HTsi User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALEQUICKOPERATIONGETTINGSTARTEDFULL-AUTOOPERATIONSUBJECTPROGRAMSELECTIONCREATIVEEXPOSUREMODESADDITIONALFEATURESAPPENDIX2154-E (US).qed

17LOADING FILM16LOADING FILM1. Slide the back-cover releasedown to open the back cover.2. Insert a film cartridge into thefilm chamber.Check the film

Gently press the shutter-release button all the waydown to take the picture.Press the shutter-release button partwaydown to activate the camera’s auto

Focus is confirmedContinuous autofocus – Focus is confirmedContinuous autofocus – Lens focusingShutter is lockedFocus cannot be confirmed – Shutter is

23FOCUS HOLD22SPECIAL FOCUS SITUATIONSIf the subject within the focus frame isvery bright, or low in contrast.If two subjects at different distancesov

Lens shadowing occurs when the lens or lens hood blocks part of theoutput from the built-in flash. Lens shadowing appears as semi-circular shaded area

27USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH26USING THE BUILT-IN FLASHPress the flash-mode button andturn the control dial until appears in the data panel.• Press the f

28REWINDING THE FILM1. Wait until the film iscompletely rewound.• will appear and will blink in the datapanel.2. Slide the back-cover releasedown to

31SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTIONPress the subject-programbutton until the subject-programpointer is under .Portrait ModePortraits have the greatest impact

33SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION32SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTIONPress the subject-programbutton until the subject-programpointer is under .Close-Up ModeSet Clo

35SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTION34SUBJECT PROGRAM SELECTIONPress the subject-programbutton until the subject-programpointer is under .Night Portrait ModeN

1FOR PROPER AND SAFE USEThis manual has been designed to help you understand theoperation of your Minolta camera more quickly. After familiarizingyour

37CONTINUOUS-ADVANCE MODE36SELF-TIMER1. Place the camera on a tripod,then press the self-timerbutton until appears in thedata panel.2. Center your su

2. Press the function button andturn the control dial until Aappears in the data panel.39A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITYIn this section you take full creat

41A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY40A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITYPress the flash-mode button topop-up the built-in flash.• will appear in the data panel.• The

43S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY42S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY2. Press the function button andturn the control dial until Sappears in the data panel.3. Turn t

45M-MODE – MANUAL44S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITYIn addition to controlling the duration of the exposure, shutter speeddetermines how moving subjects will

3. Press the exposure-compensation button and turnthe control dial to select theaperture.• Refer to the flash range table on page 25to determine the a

4948TAKING TIME EXPOSURES (buLb)3. Press the exposure-compensation button and turnthe control dial to select theaperture.Set the shutter speed to bulb

Wide focus area uses the camera’sthree focus sensors to automaticallyfocus on your subject. The widefocus area provides greater framingflexibility and

53FOCUS – Manual Focus52FOCUS – Spot AF1. Place your subject inside thespot-focus area.2. Press and hold the spot AFbutton.• Focus is confirmed when

55EXPOSURE – 14 Segment Metering54FOCUS – AF IlluminatorThe AF Illuminator is a secondaryfunction of the built-in flash. When thescene is too dark for

FOCUSWide Focus Area ...51 Spot AF...52Manual Focus...53 AF Illuminator ...54E

Bright scenes such as snow or beachscenes are often underexposed. Darkscenes are often overexposed. Exposurecompensation lets you adjust the meteredex

59EXPOSURE – Bracketing58EXPOSURE – Setting the ISO Manually1. Turn the function dial to ISO.2. Press the function button andturn the control dial unt

61EXPOSURE – Bracketing60EXPOSURE – Bracketing4. Focus on and frame yoursubject, then press theshutter-release button all theway down to take the pict

1. Turn the function dial to .The multiple-exposure functionmakes it possible to expose twoor more images on the sameframe.6362EXPOSURE – Multiple Ex

65FLASH – High-Speed Sync64EXPOSURE – Multiple ExposureAttach the 5400HS flash and set it to standard mode.• The camera will automatically switch to H

67FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL1. Press the MODE button to choosethe data imprinting format.• The display changes as follows:2. Take the picture

6968FOR OWNERS OF THE QUARTZ DATE MODEL1. Open the back cover.3. Remove the old battery andreplace it with a new one.• The + side should face up.2. Us

7170CUSTOM FUNCTIONS1 – AF priorityShutter will not release until or appears in the viewfinder.Cust 1 – AF Release PriorityCust 2 – Film Rewind Star

7372CUSTOM FUNCTIONSThe mounted lens must have a focus hold button.Cust 6 – Focus-hold button (LENS)1 – Focus HoldPressing the focus-hold button onthe

7574CUSTOM FUNCTIONS1 – AF IIluminator onWhen the built-in flash is up, its AF illuminator will fire whennecessary to assist focus. • The AF illuminat

5NAMES OF PARTS4NAMES OF PARTSFor information on specific parts, refer to the page numbers shown inparenthesis.Data PanelSelf-timer/Drive-modebutton (

77FUNCTION P-MODE SETTING• Date, red-eye reduction, ISO settings, and custom function settings willnot change.• Pressing the program-reset button will

7978ACCESSORY INFORMATIONWhen using an accessory flash, the desired flash mode can beselected using the camera or the flash.Accessory Flash ControlCAM

8180MODE DISPLAY CAUSE ACTIONPASMLight level isbeyond therange ofavailableshutterspeeds andapertures.Bright Light: useslower speedfilm, a neutraldensi

8382TROUBLE SHOOTINGSOLUTION PAGERemove and reinstall the batteries.If the camera battery is exhausted, install a new battery.111153––TROUBLE SHOOTING

8584CARE AND STORAGEQuestions and Service• If you have questions about your camera, contact your localcamera dealer or write to the Minolta distributo

Film TransportLoading: Auto loadDrive Modes: Single frame, continuous advance (2 frames/sec.), self-timer, exposurebracketing, and multiple exposure.R

8988NOTESThis mark certifies that this product meets therequirements of the EU (European Union) concerninginterference causing equipment regulations.

Minolta Co., Ltd. 3-13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, JapanMinolta GmbH Kurt-Fischer-Strasse 50, D-22923 Ahrensburg, GermanyMinolta

7NAMES OF PARTS6NAMES OF PARTSData Panel ViewfinderFocus frameFocus signalsFocus-area indicatorShutter speed displayExposure-compensation indicatorApe

9QUICK OPERATION8QUICK OPERATION1. Insert batteries.• This camera uses two CR2 lithiumbatteries.2. Attach lens.• Align the red mounting dot on the len

10LEVEL IThis section provides the information necessary to operate yourcamera in most photographic situations. This section covers:• Battery Installa

13BATTERIES12BATTERIES1. Using a coin or similarobject, turn the battery-chamber lock to OPEN, thenopen the battery-chamberdoor.2. Insert the batterie

15LENS14LENS1. Remove the body and rearlens caps.2. Align the red mounting dotson the lens and camera body.3. Gently insert the lens into themount, th