User manual ROLLEI SEAGULL 203

[. . . ] Insert the AA-size batteires. checking that(+) and (-) on the battery are aligned according to the polarity information Inside the Battery Chamber. (Fig. Close the Battery Chamber Cover by pushing it until it latches. 8 9 ¥. . . 'RW-1 8-9 10/5/00, 9:06 AM SETTING THE FILM SPEED (Fig. 4) 1. This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with ISO ranging from 100 to 400. Your camera automatically sets the correct film speed by reading black-and-silver patches on the film cassettes. LOADING THE FILM 1. [. . . ] Press the Back Cover shut so that the Back cover lock returns to its original position. No matter that the lens cover is open or close, the film will advance to the first exposure frame automatically and the exposuer counter advance to"1". * If the exposure counter does not advance, open the back cover and reload the film. * Whether there is film cassette in the camera or not, can be identified through the Film Check Window. HOLDING YOUR CAMERA(Fig. · When holding the camera vertically always position it with the flash at the top. · Be careful not to place your fingers over the lens or flash. BATTERY CHECK LAMP(red light) When the Battery check lamp is blinking, it could finish at least one 36 exp. RED-EYE REDUCTION LED (Fig. 10) This camera is designed to activate Red-eye Reduction automatically. This makes it possible to minimize the red-eye effect that sometimes occurs when taking portrait photographs with flash. Press the Release button smoothly to half way and hold there for at least one second to light on the Red-eye Reduction LED. max if you keep on press Release button in half way. AUTO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY 10 11 ¥. . . 'RW-1 10-11 10/5/00, 9:06 AM 1. After the film is fully rewound and"S" is seen in the Film counter Window. · Be careful not to touch the inner lens surface with your fingers or the edge of film. TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA Your camera is precision instrument and a sophisticated machine designed and manufactured to give you reliable and longlasting service. If you care for and handle this camera properly, you are going to be satisfied by its excellent and elegant design. Dropping and/or banging the camera, which may damage it in many ways. (Fig. Dropping into water or water damage. Your camera is not water-proof, particularly when it is submerged in salty water. It must be protected from salty breezes or sprays at the beach, any kind of splashing and rain. If your camera gets wet, please wipe it dry immediately and have it examined at an assigned service center. (Fig. Temperature and humidity. You have to avoid subjecting the camera to extreme high or low temperature and humidity, since the battery will not function properly in extreme temperature conditions. Extreme temperature and humidity may cause serious damage of rusting to your camera. (Fig. Viration from traveling in a car, ship or airplane could cause loosening screws or damage the camera itself. Padding the bottom of your camera with foam-rubber could minimize this problem. The shutter mechanism and moving parts of this camera could be damaged by dirt as well as sand, so your camea has to be cleaned periodically to keep it operating properly. (Fig. Make sure the tripod screw fits your camera when mounting it on a tripod. Please be re15 MID-ROLL REWIND If you wish to rewind the film before reaching the end of the film, push the Mid-roll Rewind Button, no matter the lens cover is open or close. The film starts to rewind immediately. (Fig. 14) 14 ¥. . . 'RW-1 14-15 10/5/00, 9:06 AM SPECIFICATIONS minded that a longer tripod screw might puncture and damage the camera. Please never try to disassemble the camera, since the circuit of this camera has a high voltage circuit. (Fig. [. . . ] 19) tamperes-with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. other than for the warranty herein. A defective camera being returned under this warranty must be accompanied by a brief description of difficulties encountered and by proof of purchaser showing date of purchase. All related transportation costs and insurance will be at the owner's expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without our written approval. TYPE: Film: Lens: Focusing: Focusing Range: Shutter: Film Speed Index: Viewfinder: Automatic camera with big finder 35 mm cartridge film; 24 mm x 36 mm format (Glass) F5 27mm, 3 elements in 3 groups. 3 glasses. 0. 8m to infinity. WARRANTY POLICY Our cameras are under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. [. . . ]