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...does not affect the customer's statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from the use . This compact and lightweight camera is set to your Pentax camera. The camera does not operate when a lens with , or actual damage to a position other than the position. • When accessories ...F or FA lens is used and the aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that has the position can supersede this warranty policy. Before sending your equipment for difficulties resulting from Pentax distributors in your country for the service charge, and only after you are sending...
...does not affect the customer's statutory rights. • The local warranty policies available from the use . This compact and lightweight camera is set to your Pentax camera. The camera does not operate when a lens with , or actual damage to a position other than the position. • When accessories ...F or FA lens is used and the aperture ring is an autofocus SLR camera that has the position can supersede this warranty policy. Before sending your equipment for difficulties resulting from Pentax distributors in your country for the service charge, and only after you are sending...
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...of the battery in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for some other reason, as there is danger of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around their neck. ... dispose of children. CAUTION • Never try to follow precautions given on the flash when it may damage your neck is a risk of the camera (e.g.: shutter curtains, etc.) • Be sure to the user. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. WARNING:This mark indicates precautions that,...
...of the battery in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment. 1 FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for some other reason, as there is danger of an electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around their neck. ... dispose of children. CAUTION • Never try to follow precautions given on the flash when it may damage your neck is a risk of the camera (e.g.: shutter curtains, etc.) • Be sure to the user. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. WARNING:This mark indicates precautions that,...
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...soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it from the bag until temperature has stabilized. • Regular size color prints may come in a closet with great care. 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is minimized. Precautions for inspection. •... Be careful not to subject the camera to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the...
...soft cloth. • Do not drop the camera or allow it from the bag until temperature has stabilized. • Regular size color prints may come in a closet with great care. 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is minimized. Precautions for inspection. •... Be careful not to subject the camera to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • Condensation on the...
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... properly is recommended that you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test shoot with it is caused as a direct result of any kind cannot be repaired at a Pentax service center. Other precautions • The temperature range at points of dirt or grease, or ... performance, it is 50°C to -10°C (122˚F to 14˚F). • A camera which this nature are not covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for an important photographic session, it . • Repairs deemed necessary due to salinity or gas...
... properly is recommended that you cannot correct the problems, have the camera inspected or test shoot with it is caused as a direct result of any kind cannot be repaired at a Pentax service center. Other precautions • The temperature range at points of dirt or grease, or ... performance, it is 50°C to -10°C (122˚F to 14˚F). • A camera which this nature are not covered under the terms of the Pentax warranty. • The PENTAX warranty provides only for an important photographic session, it . • Repairs deemed necessary due to salinity or gas...
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...for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • If the built-in low temperatures, but it is one . 4 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the ...the same time. It may become warm, but will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on the battery and the camera. • Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in flash is faulty; it does not mean that the battery is used continuously, the ...
...for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • If the built-in low temperatures, but it is one . 4 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the battery's characteristics. • Replace the ...the same time. It may become warm, but will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on the battery and the camera. • Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in flash is faulty; it does not mean that the battery is used continuously, the ...
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... Step 7 ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER'S DIOPTER .34 Step 8 LOADING FILM 35 Step 9 OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON 37 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 10 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS 12 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 14 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 15...
... Step 7 ADJUSTING THE VIEWFINDER'S DIOPTER .34 Step 8 LOADING FILM 35 Step 9 OPERATING THE SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON 37 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA 1 PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 10 LCD PANEL INDICATIONS 12 VIEWFINDER INDICATIONS 14 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 15...
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... 5.SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO AUTO 44 Step 6.SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . . .45 Step 7.USING THE ZOOM LENS 46 Step 8.HOLDING THE CAMERA 47 Step 9.TAKING A PICTURE 48 Step 10.UNLOADING A FILM 50 Step 11.REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 51 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .52...
... 5.SETTING THE FOCUS POINT MODE TO AUTO 44 Step 6.SETTING THE AUTO POP UP FLASH . . . . . .45 Step 7.USING THE ZOOM LENS 46 Step 8.HOLDING THE CAMERA 47 Step 9.TAKING A PICTURE 48 Step 10.UNLOADING A FILM 50 Step 11.REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 51 SETTING THE FILM SPEED (ISO) MANUALLY . . . . .52...
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9 OTHERS 127 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL 128 AA-Battery Grip BG-20 128 Cable Switch 128 Flash Accessories 129 Viewfinder and Lens Accessories 130 Camera Cases 131 Strap 131 About Polarizing Filter 131 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 132 Basic Setting of Custom Functions 134 Setting the Custom Function 136 TROUBLESHOOTING 144 PROGRAM DIAGRAMS 146 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 148 Specification for Remote Control (Optional) . . . . .150 WARRANTY POLICY 152
9 OTHERS 127 ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL 128 AA-Battery Grip BG-20 128 Cable Switch 128 Flash Accessories 129 Viewfinder and Lens Accessories 130 Camera Cases 131 Strap 131 About Polarizing Filter 131 CUSTOM FUNCTIONS 132 Basic Setting of Custom Functions 134 Setting the Custom Function 136 TROUBLESHOOTING 144 PROGRAM DIAGRAMS 146 SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 148 Specification for Remote Control (Optional) . . . . .150 WARRANTY POLICY 152
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... the battery chamber cover and load two CR2 Lithium batteries. Turn the lens to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the camera and lens mounts. Align the red dots on the lens. 15 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 1 Load the batteries.
... the battery chamber cover and load two CR2 Lithium batteries. Turn the lens to the position while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the camera and lens mounts. Align the red dots on the lens. 15 QUICK AND EASY SHOOTING 1 Load the batteries.
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... aperture ring is set to the position. : Functions cannot be used unless custom function number [CF17] is set to [2]. 18 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Lenses that can be used with this camera Only an FA J lens and an FA/F/A lens having an position on the aperture ring cannot be used .
... aperture ring is set to the position. : Functions cannot be used unless custom function number [CF17] is set to [2]. 18 CAMERA FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENSES Lenses that can be used with this camera Only an FA J lens and an FA/F/A lens having an position on the aperture ring cannot be used .
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... and accessories that cannot be used and the aperture ring is used with the aperture you set custom function number [CF17] to [2]. The camera does not operate under the following conditions unless custom function number [CF17] is changed to [2] (see pages 134 and 142): • When a lens ...8226; When an F or FA lens is set to work with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger (smaller aperture number). *3. Pictures can be taken with this camera Only FA J lenses or lenses that have the position on the aperture ring can be used . Only the standard program mode works in the Auto...
... and accessories that cannot be used and the aperture ring is used with the aperture you set custom function number [CF17] to [2]. The camera does not operate under the following conditions unless custom function number [CF17] is changed to [2] (see pages 134 and 142): • When a lens ...8226; When an F or FA lens is set to work with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or larger (smaller aperture number). *3. Pictures can be taken with this camera Only FA J lenses or lenses that have the position on the aperture ring can be used . Only the standard program mode works in the Auto...
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These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera. Advanced Operations ->Page 53 Other information ->Page 127 More information that is organized into the following sections. Basic Operation (Preparation) ->Page 21 Basic Operation ( Shooting ) ->Page 39 If you'd like to start taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible, read sections 1 and 2, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)". 20 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is detailed can be found in the section 3 and section 4.
These sections introduce only the basic functions of the camera. Advanced Operations ->Page 53 Other information ->Page 127 More information that is organized into the following sections. Basic Operation (Preparation) ->Page 21 Basic Operation ( Shooting ) ->Page 39 If you'd like to start taking pictures with this new camera as soon as possible, read sections 1 and 2, "BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)" and "BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING)". 20 HOW TO USE THIS OPERATING MANUAL This manual is detailed can be found in the section 3 and section 4.
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22 Step 1 ATTACHING THE STRAP 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug from underneath, then pass the strap through the clasp from underneath. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the protection cover and triangular ring, then pass the strap through the clasp from the camera body. Position the clasp away from underneath. ✍ MEMO • The strap's clasp can be used to rewind the film in mid-roll or to alter the date or time.
22 Step 1 ATTACHING THE STRAP 1 Pass the end of the strap through the strap lug from underneath, then pass the strap through the clasp from underneath. 2 Pass the other end of the strap through the protection cover and triangular ring, then pass the strap through the clasp from the camera body. Position the clasp away from underneath. ✍ MEMO • The strap's clasp can be used to rewind the film in mid-roll or to alter the date or time.
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.... BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO • If the batteries are removed. See page 28 for adjusting the date and time. • The camera memorizes only the exposure number and date when the batteries are removed, the time will be re-set to 0:00 and the data setting will...
.... BASIC OPERATION (SHOOTING) ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS ✍ MEMO • If the batteries are removed. See page 28 for adjusting the date and time. • The camera memorizes only the exposure number and date when the batteries are removed, the time will be re-set to 0:00 and the data setting will...
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... On 0:00 Off Do not mix battery type, brands or an old battery with a new one. • Keep spare batteries on hand for this camera to use four alkaline batteries. • Replace the two batteries at the same time. 24 LOADING THE BATTERIES ✍ MEMO • Be sure to... use two lithium CR2 batteries. • The camera and date imprinting will not operate without batteries. • The optional "Battery Grip BG-20" is also available for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or...
... On 0:00 Off Do not mix battery type, brands or an old battery with a new one. • Keep spare batteries on hand for this camera to use four alkaline batteries. • Replace the two batteries at the same time. 24 LOADING THE BATTERIES ✍ MEMO • Be sure to... use two lithium CR2 batteries. • The camera and date imprinting will not operate without batteries. • The optional "Battery Grip BG-20" is also available for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or...
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...temperature and freshness of the batteries. • Generally battery performance is temporarily deteriorated as temperature decreases. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS When the camera is used under Pentax testing conditions. • Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on usage of autofocus, built-in some protection against ... times) Bulb exposure time About 30 rolls About 10 rolls About 5 rolls About 1 hours The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions. ✍ MEMO • New CR2 batteries were used .
...temperature and freshness of the batteries. • Generally battery performance is temporarily deteriorated as temperature decreases. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS When the camera is used under Pentax testing conditions. • Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on usage of autofocus, built-in some protection against ... times) Bulb exposure time About 30 rolls About 10 rolls About 5 rolls About 1 hours The above table is based on Pentax measuring conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions. ✍ MEMO • New CR2 batteries were used .
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... press the shutter release button halfway down. In this situation, turn off , you replace the batteries as soon as the shutter can continue using the camera. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. ✍ MEMO • See page 23 for a long time, the LCD panel may still display the low battery... on the LCD panel to warn you. It is recommended that you can be released and no indication appears in the viewfinder. • If the camera has not been used for replacing the batteries. • Even if the low-battery symbol appears, exposure will be correct as long as possible. •...
... press the shutter release button halfway down. In this situation, turn off , you replace the batteries as soon as the shutter can continue using the camera. Replace the batteries as soon as possible. ✍ MEMO • See page 23 for a long time, the LCD panel may still display the low battery... on the LCD panel to warn you. It is recommended that you can be released and no indication appears in the viewfinder. • If the camera has not been used for replacing the batteries. • Even if the low-battery symbol appears, exposure will be correct as long as possible. •...
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... [---- --] (no data will be difficult to read. • Two 3V lithium batteries supply power for both the camera and the date functions. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS You need to the TV/AV display. If the camera batteries are removed or replaced, the time and data mode will be imprinted. • If there is...
... [---- --] (no data will be difficult to read. • Two 3V lithium batteries supply power for both the camera and the date functions. ADVANCED OPERATIONS OTHERS You need to the TV/AV display. If the camera batteries are removed or replaced, the time and data mode will be imprinted. • If there is...
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32 Step 6 ATTACHING A LENS 1 Remove the body mount cap and rear lens cap . 2 Align the red dots on the lens and camera while attaching the lens to the camera, then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place. 3 As shown in the illustration, remove the front lens cap. 4 To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise.
32 Step 6 ATTACHING A LENS 1 Remove the body mount cap and rear lens cap . 2 Align the red dots on the lens and camera while attaching the lens to the camera, then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks in place. 3 As shown in the illustration, remove the front lens cap. 4 To detach the lens, hold down the lens unlock button and turn the lens counterclockwise.
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...the contacts with the mount side upward. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to make sure it is locked in place. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 33 ✍ MEMO • The body mount cap ...protects the inside of the camera from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage ...
...the contacts with the mount side upward. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to make sure it is locked in place. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts and an AF coupler. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) 33 ✍ MEMO • The body mount cap ...protects the inside of the camera from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • To protect the lens information contacts and AF coupler of the lens against damage ...