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... 4 6 7 8 9-20 9 10 12 14 14 ... Indication Viewfinder Indication Outline of Field Infrared Index OTHERS Precautions for Battery Precautions for Use Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Policy 43 45 46 48...Pentax Functions A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit • Contrast Control Synch Flash Accessories (Optional) • Dedicated Accessory • Soft Case Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Depth of Basic Functions Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How To Use This Guide I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting the Battery...
... 4 6 7 8 9-20 9 10 12 14 14 ... Indication Viewfinder Indication Outline of Field Infrared Index OTHERS Precautions for Battery Precautions for Use Troubleshooting Specifications Warranty Policy 43 45 46 48...Pentax Functions A Dedicated Accessory Flash Unit • Contrast Control Synch Flash Accessories (Optional) • Dedicated Accessory • Soft Case Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Depth of Basic Functions Cameras and Lens Mounts Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses How To Use This Guide I. BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION) Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting the Battery...
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... Mode. (See page 22. 1 ON OFF I Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT I to ( P I .(See page 25.) - Mounting the Lens Open the battery chamber cover and install a battery 2CR5 in accordance with the diagrams inside the battery compartment. (See page 10.) Align the red indexes on the ...lens and camera and turn the lens aperture ring to "A" (auto). (See page 22.) 000...
... Mode. (See page 22. 1 ON OFF I Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT I to ( P I .(See page 25.) - Mounting the Lens Open the battery chamber cover and install a battery 2CR5 in accordance with the diagrams inside the battery compartment. (See page 10.) Align the red indexes on the ...lens and camera and turn the lens aperture ring to "A" (auto). (See page 22.) 000...
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Insert the battery, making sure the plus/minus markings (+/-) match the diagrams inside the battery compartment. Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow as shown. • This camera operates on one lithium battery, type 2CR5. 2. Then, reinstall the battery chamber cover. SNOLLVI4Vd3Hd (2) INSTALLING THE BATTERY yr 0 g7. 1.
Insert the battery, making sure the plus/minus markings (+/-) match the diagrams inside the battery compartment. Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the cover lock in the direction of the arrow as shown. • This camera operates on one lithium battery, type 2CR5. 2. Then, reinstall the battery chamber cover. SNOLLVI4Vd3Hd (2) INSTALLING THE BATTERY yr 0 g7. 1.
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Insert the battery properly. * BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING When the battery is loaded upside down, the LCD screen may be released. M a[ OpFFA DRIVE MOE r t25 aF Ib a [irae 3. Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT ] or [ ON I and confirm that the LCD screen appears as shown above ; however, the shutter cannot be displayed as shown above . • If the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [ 3 U uu uu SNOI1VUVAHd DO 'a 05 Ay - -
Insert the battery properly. * BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING When the battery is loaded upside down, the LCD screen may be released. M a[ OpFFA DRIVE MOE r t25 aF Ib a [irae 3. Move the camera's Main Switch to [ PICT ] or [ ON I and confirm that the LCD screen appears as shown above ; however, the shutter cannot be displayed as shown above . • If the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [ 3 U uu uu SNOI1VUVAHd DO 'a 05 Ay - -
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... A ROLL OF FILM IN MID-ROLL If you wish to [OFF]. • Ensure that [ O 1 blinks on the film canister. First, turn on the camera's Main Switch, and then depress the auxiliary rewind button with the protruding section of 24-exposure film takes about 15 seconds to be rewound. • ...When the camera is in the OFF I blinks on the LCD panel before opening the back cover to battery exhaustion, exchange the battery without opening the back cover. • The shutter may be released a frame or two even...
... A ROLL OF FILM IN MID-ROLL If you wish to [OFF]. • Ensure that [ O 1 blinks on the film canister. First, turn on the camera's Main Switch, and then depress the auxiliary rewind button with the protruding section of 24-exposure film takes about 15 seconds to be rewound. • ...When the camera is in the OFF I blinks on the LCD panel before opening the back cover to battery exhaustion, exchange the battery without opening the back cover. • The shutter may be released a frame or two even...
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...releases, [ czt blinks on • The shifted amount i.e. The amount of a new memory, use Pentax Function No.4. • This function can be stored in memory even if the camera's Main Switch is turned OFF or the battery removed. • In order to set this function with the Hyper Program-Shift in the...033NVA0V .1,14 Tv 125 Av 5.6 [G__ If the exposure is shifted with the retained memory and prevent the storage of shift is indicated by Pentax Function No.5. contents of learning function will be canceled by the bar graph in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel and to the right...
...releases, [ czt blinks on • The shifted amount i.e. The amount of a new memory, use Pentax Function No.4. • This function can be stored in memory even if the camera's Main Switch is turned OFF or the battery removed. • In order to set this function with the Hyper Program-Shift in the...033NVA0V .1,14 Tv 125 Av 5.6 [G__ If the exposure is shifted with the retained memory and prevent the storage of shift is indicated by Pentax Function No.5. contents of learning function will be canceled by the bar graph in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel and to the right...
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Depress the Zoom Set Button and the focal length held in memory is not cleared even if the camera's Main Switch is depressed, the lens zooms while maintaining sharp picture focus. However, when the battery is replaced, the stored focal length is cleared. • If the lens is removed or replaced... while the camera's Main Switch is set to OFF ). To prevent this, set has been entered. • Entry ...
Depress the Zoom Set Button and the focal length held in memory is not cleared even if the camera's Main Switch is depressed, the lens zooms while maintaining sharp picture focus. However, when the battery is replaced, the stored focal length is cleared. • If the lens is removed or replaced... while the camera's Main Switch is set to OFF ). To prevent this, set has been entered. • Entry ...
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... operation may not yield a preset image size: to get the desired image size release the shutter only after the lens finishes zooming. • If the camera-to-subject distance is too close or far, the preset image size may not be obtained as this , set at [ ON ] or [ PICT ], the stored...-Size Tracking to the middle of the focal length range). For instance, set the 28-80mm lens to around 50mm. • When the battery is replaced, keep in memory is not cleared even if the camera's Main Switch is set to [ OFF 1. • If the lens is removed or replaced while the...
... operation may not yield a preset image size: to get the desired image size release the shutter only after the lens finishes zooming. • If the camera-to-subject distance is too close or far, the preset image size may not be obtained as this , set at [ ON ] or [ PICT ], the stored...-Size Tracking to the middle of the focal length range). For instance, set the 28-80mm lens to around 50mm. • When the battery is replaced, keep in memory is not cleared even if the camera's Main Switch is set to [ OFF 1. • If the lens is removed or replaced while the...
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...the flash unit. • When the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. AF330FTZ • The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically according to the ambient brightness, making daylight-sync-flash possible. The aperture and... flash unit. The aperture and shutter speed vary in the same way as with the camera's built-in flash. (See page 73.1 • It features a built-in infrared spot-beam to save battery power. AF240FT and AF400FTZ • The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically accord- ing...
...the flash unit. • When the flash is charged and left unused for about 3 minutes, the power automatically switches off to save battery power. AF330FTZ • The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically according to the ambient brightness, making daylight-sync-flash possible. The aperture and... flash unit. The aperture and shutter speed vary in the same way as with the camera's built-in flash. (See page 73.1 • It features a built-in infrared spot-beam to save battery power. AF240FT and AF400FTZ • The aperture and shutter speed vary automatically accord- ing...
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...;itis one ofthe battery's characteristics. 1) PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY • The misuse of children. • When the camera is in a bag, ensure the Main Switch is off: otherwise, battery power may be ...short or recharge the battery. The battery should be wasted if the shutter release button is accidentally pushed. • If the built-in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement...15 rolls About 12 hours The 2CR5 battery was used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it may explode. • Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low...
...;itis one ofthe battery's characteristics. 1) PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY • The misuse of children. • When the camera is in a bag, ensure the Main Switch is off: otherwise, battery power may be ...short or recharge the battery. The battery should be wasted if the shutter release button is accidentally pushed. • If the built-in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement...15 rolls About 12 hours The 2CR5 battery was used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it may explode. • Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low...
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...CAMERA IMMO Your Pentax camera is as gradual as it may cause rust. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that the contacts are high, such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to clean the camera. • Dirt and dust, moisture and toxic gas or water penetrating the inside the camera...shutter curtains or mirror. • The electric circuit inside of the bag. If the camera gets wet, wipe it off what appears on the contacts. Sudden fluctuations in temperature should fail for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. ...
...CAMERA IMMO Your Pentax camera is as gradual as it may cause rust. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that the contacts are high, such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to clean the camera. • Dirt and dust, moisture and toxic gas or water penetrating the inside the camera...shutter curtains or mirror. • The electric circuit inside of the bag. If the camera gets wet, wipe it off what appears on the contacts. Sudden fluctuations in temperature should fail for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. ...
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... of the viewfinder may also slow down in memory. accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it may return to normal. • The LCD...does not appear on the developed prints. LCD (Liquid-crystal display) Backup Circuit Even if the battery is removed before the film reaches its end, the exposure number and film speed stay in response... used, the upper portion of an LCD. 95 LCD iquid-crystal display! If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is being prepared for an important photographic ...
... of the viewfinder may also slow down in memory. accident should occur, it is advisable to contact a Pentax Service Center immediately. • To maintain optimum performance, it may return to normal. • The LCD...does not appear on the developed prints. LCD (Liquid-crystal display) Backup Circuit Even if the battery is removed before the film reaches its end, the exposure number and film speed stay in response... used, the upper portion of an LCD. 95 LCD iquid-crystal display! If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is being prepared for an important photographic ...
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...is difficult to -subject distance p 28 The camera is difficult to the subject. Use the focus -lock technique or use the matte area in the Pentax Function Setting Mode. Replace the battery. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes... Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. The battery polarity is reversed. Replace the battery Reinsert the battery properly p.14 p.10 p.10 The camera is ...
...is difficult to -subject distance p 28 The camera is difficult to the subject. Use the focus -lock technique or use the matte area in the Pentax Function Setting Mode. Replace the battery. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms Causes... Remedies Reference The shutter does not release. The battery polarity is reversed. Replace the battery Reinsert the battery properly p.14 p.10 p.10 The camera is ...
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...camera's Main Switch off. mount lenses. In appropriate lens warning: I S I blinks rapidly/Bar Graph I ;.[ , ( (exposure compensation value, over -/underexposure indica- non-DX -coded film with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Pentax...Shifted amount indication of learning function, Shifted amount indication of Hyper Program-Shift , I I =Film status information (load/advance/rewind) symbol, I 4=N I =Battery exhaustion mark, Film counter indication=0-99, I S I =RTF ready indication, I S I blinking slowly=Flash-recommended display, I S = blinking rapidly = ...
...camera's Main Switch off. mount lenses. In appropriate lens warning: I S I blinks rapidly/Bar Graph I ;.[ , ( (exposure compensation value, over -/underexposure indica- non-DX -coded film with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts) Pentax...Shifted amount indication of learning function, Shifted amount indication of Hyper Program-Shift , I I =Film status information (load/advance/rewind) symbol, I 4=N I =Battery exhaustion mark, Film counter indication=0-99, I S I =RTF ready indication, I S I blinking slowly=Flash-recommended display, I S = blinking rapidly = ...
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... Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol [ cm ] is lit. (blinking when the shutter is locked: indication disappears on the LCD panel. Illumination angle: covers 28mm lens angle of the viewfinder.) Pentax Functions: 5 user-defined functions Learning Function: ...Learning function works in Hyper Program-Shift Back Cover: Interchangeable Dimensions & Weight: 146.Omm(W)x93.0(H)x69.5(D)(5.7"x3.7"x2.7"( 520g (18.3oz.) without lithium battery Supplied Accessories: Hot shoe cover FE, Release socket cap FE, Camera...
... Battery Exhaustion Battery exhaustion symbol [ cm ] is lit. (blinking when the shutter is locked: indication disappears on the LCD panel. Illumination angle: covers 28mm lens angle of the viewfinder.) Pentax Functions: 5 user-defined functions Learning Function: ...Learning function works in Hyper Program-Shift Back Cover: Interchangeable Dimensions & Weight: 146.Omm(W)x93.0(H)x69.5(D)(5.7"x3.7"x2.7"( 520g (18.3oz.) without lithium battery Supplied Accessories: Hot shoe cover FE, Release socket cap FE, Camera...
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...length of time before the equipment can be returned to you within that country. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by warranty, repairs will be made...equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to the dealer from date of purchase. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to the manufacturer will apply....
...length of time before the equipment can be returned to you within that country. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by warranty, repairs will be made...equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to the dealer from date of purchase. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to the manufacturer will apply....