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... their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as it may damage your neck is danger of the battery in fire, as it may hurt them. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. WARNING This mark indicates precautions that small children do not... smoke. Be particularly careful with the flash around your eyes, and/or parts of the camera (e.g: shutter blades, etc.) Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be taken. &WARNING e The...
... their neck. • Do not look directly at the sun through the camera, as it may damage your neck is danger of the battery in fire, as it may hurt them. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. WARNING This mark indicates precautions that small children do not... smoke. Be particularly careful with the flash around your eyes, and/or parts of the camera (e.g: shutter blades, etc.) Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be taken. &WARNING e The...
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... are very high, such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may cause damage. Precautions for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. Also check for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your finger or any...where it may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may look dark due to protect the camera when carrying it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in temperature difference is a high-precision mechanism. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for inspection...
... are very high, such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the camera. • Electrical problems may cause damage. Precautions for battery leakage, traces of electrical contact. Also check for proper care • Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your finger or any...where it may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may look dark due to protect the camera when carrying it to a Pentax service center for extended periods in temperature difference is a high-precision mechanism. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for inspection...
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... recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. • Repairs deemed necessary due to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the battery is one of the warranty. If the difficulty is 50°C to - 10°C (122°F to 14...
... recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. • Repairs deemed necessary due to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the battery is one of the warranty. If the difficulty is 50°C to - 10°C (122°F to 14...
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CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 3 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 8 USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL 10 SET UP 11 THINGS TO DO 11 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 12 STEP 1 Attaching the Strap 12 STEP 2 Loading the Batteries 13 STEP 3 Attaching a Lens 14 STEP 4 Imprinting the date or time (OPTIONAL) 16 STEP 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter . 17 STEP 6 Film loading 18 O
CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE 3 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 8 USING THIS OPERATING MANUAL 10 SET UP 11 THINGS TO DO 11 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 12 STEP 1 Attaching the Strap 12 STEP 2 Loading the Batteries 13 STEP 3 Attaching a Lens 14 STEP 4 Imprinting the date or time (OPTIONAL) 16 STEP 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter . 17 STEP 6 Film loading 18 O
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BASIC 21 BASIC OPERATIONS 21 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 22 POWER ON/OFF 22 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 24 TAKING A PICTURE 27 BUILT-IN FLASH-SMART FLASH 30 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 30 SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES 38 REPLACE BATTERY FOR DATA BACK FJ (OPTIONAL) 40 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK (OPTIONAL) 42
BASIC 21 BASIC OPERATIONS 21 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 22 POWER ON/OFF 22 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 24 TAKING A PICTURE 27 BUILT-IN FLASH-SMART FLASH 30 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 30 SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES 38 REPLACE BATTERY FOR DATA BACK FJ (OPTIONAL) 40 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK (OPTIONAL) 42
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Strap lug Back cover Battery chamber cover Back cover release lever 0 o a , I Mid-roll rewind button Battery cover retainer screw Tripod socket NAMES OF WORKING PARTS Built-in flash Self-timer lamp Main switch Remote control receiver Shutter release button Cable release socket Strap lug Select switch Preview button Lens mount index At Exposure compensation button o o a° Focus mode switch Mirror AF coupler Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Film information window ‹."----
Strap lug Back cover Battery chamber cover Back cover release lever 0 o a , I Mid-roll rewind button Battery cover retainer screw Tripod socket NAMES OF WORKING PARTS Built-in flash Self-timer lamp Main switch Remote control receiver Shutter release button Cable release socket Strap lug Select switch Preview button Lens mount index At Exposure compensation button o o a° Focus mode switch Mirror AF coupler Lens unlock button Lens information contacts Film information window ‹."----
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THINGS TO BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 12 Step 1 Attaching the Strap 12 Step 2 Loading the Batteries 13 Step 3 Attaching a Lens 14 Step 4 Imprinting the date or time (OPTIONAL) 16 Step 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 17 Step 6 Film loading 18 1 tft ..
THINGS TO BEFORE TAKING PICTURES 12 Step 1 Attaching the Strap 12 Step 2 Loading the Batteries 13 Step 3 Attaching a Lens 14 Step 4 Imprinting the date or time (OPTIONAL) 16 Step 5 Adjusting the viewfinder's diopter 17 Step 6 Film loading 18 1 tft ..
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...load the two lithium CR2 batteries or equivalent into the battery chamber with the batteries' positive (+) contacts pointing up. 3 Push in cold environments, take a spare set of batteries. • See "Replacing the Batteries" to replace the batteries and read the cautions regarding the batteries. (tZ"p.38) •... oa 0J.SONIHI. Memo About the Batteries • Be sure to close. ies. • When ...
...load the two lithium CR2 batteries or equivalent into the battery chamber with the batteries' positive (+) contacts pointing up. 3 Push in cold environments, take a spare set of batteries. • See "Replacing the Batteries" to replace the batteries and read the cautions regarding the batteries. (tZ"p.38) •... oa 0J.SONIHI. Memo About the Batteries • Be sure to close. ies. • When ...
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... on page 42. • If the imprinting looks too light or if the Data back's display looks light or shows nothing, replace the Data back's battery. (Wp.40) • The date or time of the first frame will be adjusted from -2.0 to +1.0m-1 (per meter). tem The diopter can be imprinted...
... on page 42. • If the imprinting looks too light or if the Data back's display looks light or shows nothing, replace the Data back's battery. (Wp.40) • The date or time of the first frame will be adjusted from -2.0 to +1.0m-1 (per meter). tem The diopter can be imprinted...
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if BASIC BASIC OPERATIONS QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 22 POWER ON/OFF 22 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 24 TAKING A PICTURE 27 BUILT-IN FLASH-SMART FLASH 30 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 30 SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE DATA BACK FJ BATTERY (OPTIONAL) 40 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK (OPTIONAL) 42 0
if BASIC BASIC OPERATIONS QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 22 POWER ON/OFF 22 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 24 TAKING A PICTURE 27 BUILT-IN FLASH-SMART FLASH 30 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH 30 SETTING THE RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE 33 UNLOADING FILM 34 REWINDING THE FILM 34 SETTING THE FILM SPEED(ISO) MANUALLY 36 REPLACING THE BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE CAMERA BATTERIES 38 REPLACING THE DATA BACK FJ BATTERY (OPTIONAL) 40 ADJUSTING THE DATA BACK (OPTIONAL) 42 0
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After you finish taking pictures, turn the main switch to OFF to prevent accidental drain on the camera. OFF ON ems 0 O__! 2 Turn off the camera. itizz Be sure to turn the main switch to ON. OFF ON • a__! • QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING I Turn the main switch to OFF. I POWER ON/OFF 1 Turn on the batteries.
After you finish taking pictures, turn the main switch to OFF to prevent accidental drain on the camera. OFF ON ems 0 O__! 2 Turn off the camera. itizz Be sure to turn the main switch to ON. OFF ON • a__! • QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING I Turn the main switch to OFF. I POWER ON/OFF 1 Turn on the batteries.
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... rco, m00xmxvv 0 : Red-eye reduction flash indication OFp.33, 87 : Automatic flash information p.87 ISO : Manual-set film speed tiPp.36 Tv 886B : Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning iig'p.38 MO) RI)) : Remote control release Wp.50 : Consecutive shooting wp.46 : Audible PCV signal IW p.74 : Self-timer Wp.49 : Multiple...
... rco, m00xmxvv 0 : Red-eye reduction flash indication OFp.33, 87 : Automatic flash information p.87 ISO : Manual-set film speed tiPp.36 Tv 886B : Shutter speed : Battery exhaustion warning iig'p.38 MO) RI)) : Remote control release Wp.50 : Consecutive shooting wp.46 : Audible PCV signal IW p.74 : Self-timer Wp.49 : Multiple...
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... pressed. like= The drive mode can also be set your camera for singleframe shooting, Auto picture, multi-segment metering, and autofocus. . NOTE To load the batteries and film or to attach the lens, see "Things to [ON] position. (OFF ON press the drive mode button until [ O] appears on the LCD panel...
... pressed. like= The drive mode can also be set your camera for singleframe shooting, Auto picture, multi-segment metering, and autofocus. . NOTE To load the batteries and film or to attach the lens, see "Things to [ON] position. (OFF ON press the drive mode button until [ O] appears on the LCD panel...
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... left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the viewfinder. (AUK"fgVU r-AbY SHOO I FIN I TAKING A PICTURE .NOTE To load the film and batteries or to attach a lens, see "Things to avoid camera shake. Cover the subject with the AF frame [[ 1].
... left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the viewfinder. (AUK"fgVU r-AbY SHOO I FIN I TAKING A PICTURE .NOTE To load the film and batteries or to attach a lens, see "Things to avoid camera shake. Cover the subject with the AF frame [[ 1].
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... be release while the built-in flash is being charged. • If the built-in flash is used continuously, the batteries will get warm, but it does not mean that the batteries are faulty. • The built-in flash pops up not only when using the camera in a dark location, but also...
... be release while the built-in flash is being charged. • If the built-in flash is used continuously, the batteries will get warm, but it does not mean that the batteries are faulty. • The built-in flash pops up not only when using the camera in a dark location, but also...
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Taking a picture with this warning may not operate if the batteries become worn down. • Although varying according to the conditions at the bottom of the AF illuminator is roughly 1 to 5 meters. • See F and FA ...
Taking a picture with this warning may not operate if the batteries become worn down. • Although varying according to the conditions at the bottom of the AF illuminator is roughly 1 to 5 meters. • See F and FA ...
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... the viewfinder will be off and the shutter will be obtained. Keep a set . • When the batteries are exhausted When the batteries are exhausted, the LCD panel will display the low battery warning 0. Even while the low battery warning is displayed, as long as the shutter works, a proper exposure will not work. 7. REPLACING THE...
... the viewfinder will be off and the shutter will be obtained. Keep a set . • When the batteries are exhausted When the batteries are exhausted, the LCD panel will display the low battery warning 0. Even while the low battery warning is displayed, as long as the shutter works, a proper exposure will not work. 7. REPLACING THE...
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... the batteries are replaced, the following settings will remain unchanged. ton halfway down. Actual battery life and performance may still display the low battery warning ...0 even with new one. ritt-u-kkAiNu 1 TIC DAI I CrliCO I SNOI1V1:13d0 0ISV9 .Memo • Replace the two batteries... at 20°C/68°F about 120 rolls about 20rolls about 12 rolls about 2 hours • CR2 batteries were used ... about 8 hours Number of batteries. In this situation, turn on usage of autofocus, built...
... the batteries are replaced, the following settings will remain unchanged. ton halfway down. Actual battery life and performance may still display the low battery warning ...0 even with new one. ritt-u-kkAiNu 1 TIC DAI I CrliCO I SNOI1V1:13d0 0ISV9 .Memo • Replace the two batteries... at 20°C/68°F about 120 rolls about 20rolls about 12 rolls about 2 hours • CR2 batteries were used ... about 8 hours Number of batteries. In this situation, turn on usage of autofocus, built...
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... the Date model Version, read this section. If the date/time display or imprinting looks faint, replace the lithium CR2025 battery. litcrt • Replace the battery when the data information on a picture or the LCD panel becomes weak or invisible. a insure that a film is not... of the pressure plate ) with a Phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover. The data back uses one 3V lithium battery, type CR2025. • After replacing the battery, set the correct date and time. ( OF' p.42) 1 Remove the battery. The battery will last for approximately 3 years.
... the Date model Version, read this section. If the date/time display or imprinting looks faint, replace the lithium CR2025 battery. litcrt • Replace the battery when the data information on a picture or the LCD panel becomes weak or invisible. a insure that a film is not... of the pressure plate ) with a Phillips head screwdriver and then remove the battery chamber cover. The data back uses one 3V lithium battery, type CR2025. • After replacing the battery, set the correct date and time. ( OF' p.42) 1 Remove the battery. The battery will last for approximately 3 years.
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c,. SNOLLVH3d0 OISVEI @Remove the old battery. 2 Install a new battery. ()Install a new battery with the + side facing up. @Reinstall the battery chamber cover, and tighten the battery chamber fixing screw.
c,. SNOLLVH3d0 OISVEI @Remove the old battery. 2 Install a new battery. ()Install a new battery with the + side facing up. @Reinstall the battery chamber cover, and tighten the battery chamber fixing screw.