I need operation instructions for a Minolta X-700 Camera

Look at the bottom of the camera and you'll see what looks like a large slotted cover. The battery is located in there.

Minolta 700 SLR camera Part II

You can download the manual from
http://butkus.org/chinon/minolta/minolta_x-700/minolta_x-700.htm

There are illustrated instructions for loading/unloading film beginning on page 17.

For operation of the X-700's circuitry and shutter, use one of the following types of batteries:
•Two 1.55v silver-oxide (SR44: Eveready S-76, EPX-76, or equiv.) •Two 1.5v alkaline-manganese (LR44: Eveready A-76 or equiv.)
•One 3v lithium (CR-1/3N)
You can purchase them (if you need) on amazon
MAXELL LR44 AG13 BATTERIES 10 pcs. Hope this was helpful. cheers

Did you try fresh battery's ? This Camera needs good battery's to work write.

http://www.fixya.com/support/t929088-minolta_maxxum_7000_munual_focus
here you go!

The Minolta X-series (X-300/370, X-570, X-700) were known for this issue. Two capacitors under the top and bottom covers go bad over time. They prevent the shutter from releasing, so you cannot wind to re-**** the shutter. If you're handy at these things, you can buy the caps, remove the covers, solder in the new caps, and be fine. This issue is well known and you can find instructions on the web. Or you can send it in for repair. Garry's Camera repair in Niles,ILL will do it cheaply at $58 incl return postage. Look him up on the web.

Hi. This might be useful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCCCLagBKg8

have a look at some of the other Minolta camers manuals/instructions that can be downloaded from here
http://camera.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/minolta/minolta_digital_camera_product_list.html

i would imagine they share similar user interface.

The Minolta X-series (X-300/370, X-570, X-700) were known for this issue. Two capacitors under the top and bottom covers go bad over time. They prevent the shutter from releasing, so you cannot wind to re-**** the shutter. If you're handy at these things, you can buy the caps, remove the covers, solder in the new caps, and be fine. This issue is well known and you can find instructions on the web. Or you can send it in for repair. Garry's Camera repair in Niles,ILL will do it cheaply at $58 incl return postage. Look him up on the web.

Hate to be the bearer of bad news sounds like my camera! The capacitors are notorious in these cameras they dry out if you don't use the cameras regularly and they need to be replaced most camera shops are aware of this. The parts are available to them on micro-tools.com if they have a hard time sourcing them. Hope this helps