Operating Button; Automatic Battery Check And Shutter Lock - Minolta X-700 Instruction Manual

Operating button

Touching the operating button in
the center of the mode/shutter-
speed selector activates the cam-
era's meter, viewfinder LED dis-
play, and exposure-control system.
If proper contact is not possible
(e.g., in cold weather, when fingers
are excessively d r y , or when wearing
gloves), press the button slightly.
The shutter is released when the
operating button is pressed all the
way down.
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For easier operation of other
controls while viewing through the
finder, the circuits will remain on
for 15 sec. after you first touch the
button.
NOTE
• If the operating b u t t o n becomes
dirty or greasy, turn off the main
switch and wipe the button w i t h a
clean, dry c l o t h .
Automatic battery check and shut-
ter lock
If any LED in the viewfinder
lights up when the main switch is
on and the operating button is
touched or slightly pressed, the
batteries are inserted correctly and
have sufficient power for operation
of the camera.
When battery power decreases to
a point almost insufficient for cam-
era operation, the LED display will
no longer light up, serving as a
warning to insert fresh batteries as
soon as possible. When battery
capacity is no longer sufficient, the
shutter will not operate.