Pentax efina HT camera Operating Manual

 OPERATING MANUAL
PENTAX
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* Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take
consistently superior pictures.
* Pay special attention to the notes in this Operating Manual.
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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
@ Mode dial (p.34) \
© Shutter release button (p.29)
© Viewfinder window
0 Autofocus window
© Light sensor window
O Built-in flash
© Protective front cover (p.19)
E Lens
© Seli-timer lamp (p.44,p.48)
{Remote control receiver (p.47)
O Strap lug (p.18)
й ® A > æ т a - DBaltery cover groove (p.64)
©Red lamp (p.28)
O Green lamp (p.28)
O Viewfinder eyepiece
O Print selection lever (p 26)
® Zoom lever (p 21)
©Fiim cartridge chamber lever (p 22}
© Film cartridge chamber cover {p 22)
@ Mid-roll rewind button tp 33}
@ Tripod socket
@ LCD panel (p 1)
@Title/Language selection button
(p.57)
@ Date button {p 53)
O Self-timer-Remote control button
(p.35)
O Battery cover (p 64) J
LCD PANEL
All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown.
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© Infinity-Landscape Mode (p.49) @ Maximum frame number
@Remote Control Shooting Mode © Film cartridge
(p.46) OBattery Exhaustion Warning (p.63)
@ Self-Timer (p.44) ® Title/Language symbol
©Filash OFF (p.41, p.43) @Title/Data information (p.39)
@Flash ON (p.39, p.40, p.42) ® Zoom lever (p.21)
@Red-eye Reduction feature (p.38, O Film speed
p.40)
Q Exposure counter (p.23)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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* Outline of basic operations REE aero arerria. 4
* For safe use of YOUT CAMEra +110 100 00e seen ane a eee eee eee een 6
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* Advanced Photo System Features DISTIN TEr eta ea a ana aan a, 12
* Practical shooting guide ERR ER RER RER RER RR aa rara 16
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Strap attachment EE EE iaa 18
2. Main SWICK: ooo rales 19
3. How to hold the Camera ~~~. ae 20
4. Operating the 24-48mm Zoom lens aer ee. 21
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Loading the film cartridge PTT TT etre rte enana eee a aa ane ae a aa aa rara, 22
2. Selecting the print Туре === aaa aaaeerereraee reee. 26
3. Viewfinder displays EE RR E aa ae ee sea aa 27
4. Lamp Indications -----.... La Lar ea 28
5. Taking pictures Tr eee aaa arar, 29
6. Removing the film cartridge AN 32
* Rewind a film cartridge IN MId-roll----- e areeeeL eLo. 33
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TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
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Slow- -Speed- Sync Shooting (Flash- on) NN ass e sr se sac 00e 39
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Bulb shooting anonanoornoaacaresrererenv ES 41
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Self-timer photography aedieroron tano correcioorocoene acia. cacanerne rat aro recrea enero nerearea Ts 44
Using wireless remote control (option) ecooaorcarerenarareneererr roroonea rraraca AAA 46
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Focus-lock shooting nvoncocaroarnorcosrornvroacanaerorrerereraótocranrcaoreaóom taaan rear rr raccorarID. 50
Hard-to-autofocus subjects ananaariraorearoecuanmarmerevoraonorveorerbeoramanercaneanvereva rare ren 52
Imprint the data information ------..<.-cererenerenaenee een een een ces 53
Imprinting titles -….---.…-<.........cLeneeca nee nome ee caen none ta een emo c anne nana en acc een ae 00 em Eee 57
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS :
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List of available title -----------=—e=—...—— RP TENE. 68
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OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS
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The film will automatically advance
to the first frame (p. 23).
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Load the film cartridge and close the
film cartridge chamber cover (p.23).
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Switch on power (p.19).
Set the exposure mode dial to
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Frame your subject and operate the
zoom lever to compose the shot
(p.21).
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Depress the shutter release button Remove the film cartridge (p.32).
(p.29).
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be
sure to follow precautions given in this page.
A WARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result
in serious injury to the operator.
A CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result
in minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the
equipment.
A WARNING
* The electric circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.
* Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the
camera or for some other reason, as there is danger of electric shock,
* Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Make sure that smail children do
not get the strap caught their neck.
* Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance
immediately if accidentally swallowed.
A CAUTION
* Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the
battery in fire, as it may explode.
» Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to
smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Precautions when taking pictures
* Do not use the camera where it may
come in contact with rain, water or any
other liquid, because the camera is
not weather, water, or liquid resistant.
Should the camera get wet from rain,
splashing water, or any other liquid,
wipe it off immediately with a dry soft
cloth.
* Be careful not to subject the camera
to strong vibrations, shock or
pressure. Use a cushion to protect the
camera when carrying it in a
motorcycle, car, boat, etc.
* Condensation on the interior or the
exterior of the camera may be
extremely harmful to the camera
mechanism as it may cause rust.
Furthermore, if the camera is taken
from warm temperature to a
subfreezing one or vice versa, the
formation of icelets may cause
damage. In such a case, put the
camera into a case or plastic bag so
that any changes in temperature
difference is minimized. Do not
remove it from the bag until
temperature has stabilized.
Precautions for storage Precautions for proper care
« Avoid leaving the camera for extended «Use a blower and lens brush to
periods in places where temperature remove dust accumulated on the lens
and humidity are high such as in a or the viewfinder window.
car. « Never use solvents such as paint
« Do not store the camera in a closet thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean
with mothballs or in a case where the camera. To clean the external
chemicals are handled. Store itin a camera surfaces, - but not glass
place with good air circulation to surfaces; using a dry or silicone-
prevent fungus growth. treated cloth is recommended.
Other precautions
* The temperature range at which this
camera functions properly is 50C”
to- 100 (122 F to 14°F).
* To maintain optimum performance, it
is recommended that the camera be
inspected every one or two years. If
the camera has not been used for an
extended period, or is being prepared
for an important photographic session,
it is recommended that you have the
camera inspected or test shoot with it.
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* The PENTAX warranty provided only
for the repair of defects in materials or
workmanship. Damage of any kind
cannot be repaired at no charge under
the term of the warranty. If the
difficulty is caused as a direct result of
the product being used in conditions
contrary to the instructions outlined in
this manual, charges will be assessed
Or a repair quotation will be provided.
Precautions for battery
« Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-2
or the equivalent.
« Misuse of a battery can cause hazards
such as leakage, overheating,
explosions, etc. The battery should be
inserted with the "+" and "—" sides
facing correctly. |
« Never try to disassemble, short or
recharge the battery. Also do not
dispose of the battery in a fire, as it
may explode.
* Battery performance may be tempo-
rarily hindered in low temperatures,
but will recover in normal tempera-
tures.
«Keep a spare battery on hand for
replacement convenience. when
shooting outdoors or while traveling.
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ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM FEATURES
* The visual exposure indicators on the top of the film cartridge show the film status.
* A film cartridge with ® , X . or IB visual film indicator cannot be used in this camera.
1 e Unexposed
2 D Partially exposed
3 X Exposed
4 IN Processed
* Use 1X240 type film designed for use in Advanced Photo System cameras. A 135mm
(35mm) film cannot be used.
* The film cartridge can be loaded as simply as installing the battery.
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* For best results, we recommend you to
take your film cartridge to a certified
Advanced Photo System processing labs
displaying this symbol. |
* Your processing lab may not develop IX240
films. Consult them for details of their
services.
« After developing, your pictures, an index
print, and the film cartridge with the
negatives inside will be returned to you.
« When ordering reprint, match the iD on the
back of the print or on the index print with
the ID on the film cartridge and specify
which prints you want reprint.
ARZANGED
iD number
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* Three print types are available and
possible to switch the print type in the mid-roll of
the film. `
C type
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« When taking a picture, information about lighting and exposure conditions are
recorded on the film to assist the processing lab with color correction and exposure
adjustments, providing you with the best possible results.
* You can imprint the date and time on the back of the print. If you desire to imprint it
on the front of the picture consult them for details of their services.
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PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE
1d] Focusing
| Taking a picture through a window. I ea LS ea a eee ee a a aan a a LÀ p.49
Г 3 | Flash photography —————— —-—-—-—-__—_m ns 1
| Taking a picture in low light situations. --.....-..--.-.... p.31
Minimizing the red-eye effect.....................—] p.36. p.38, p.40
| Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background.-.............. p.39 |
| Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. -............... p.40 |
| Taking a portrait when the subject is in the shade...--.............. p.a? |
[| DETTE TON Te subjects in the shade. ooo rs o
Г ra Zooming TT TTT ee a
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| Making a subject larger or smaller. coco p.21
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Le | Taking pictures of people in various situations
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background.-------- reee p.39
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in 1пе Баскогоип@.: ++ еетоееетктото: p.40
Taking a portrait when the subject is in the shade.-.-…….…<< p.42
Putting yourself into a picture. NN p.44, 47
— + Landscape photography
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background... p.39
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background.…-<…. p.40
Taking a picture of night scenery.----=-="--=-=--=======reeeeeee p.41
Taking a picture of landscape scenery through the windoWw.--:---=-=--======"""""- p.49
— ? Others
Taking a picture with the (Optional) Wireless Remote Control.----------- p.46
Imprinting the date on a picture. RAA TT p.53
Imprinting the title on a picture. RES N p.57
PREPARATIONS
BEFORE
TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
For optimum perform-
ance you should familiar-
ize yourself with certain
fundamentals befor tak-
ing any photographs.
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&P STRAP ATTACHMENT
Fit the strap on the camera as
illustrated.
* Use the illustrated part Q for pushing
the mid-roll rewind button to rewind a
film before exposing all the frames
and part Q for opening the battery
cover.
AD MAIN SWITCH (Protective Front Cover)
|
To switch on, open the protective
front cover until it clicks. Be sure to
push the arrow indicated part when
opening or closing the protective
front cover.
« When the protective front cover IS
opened, the built-in flash appears and
the lens extends slightly.
« If the camera is ON and left unused
for over 3 minutes, the lens auto-
matically retracts to the shortest focal
length.
«See page 63 when the battery
exhaustion symbol (4-28) appears on
the LCD panel.
Note:
To close the protective front cover,
push the arrow indicated part and stop
at the first click position. After confirm-
ing the lens is retracted, close the cover
completely.
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IP HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. (if
too much force is applied. the camera is likely to shake, and the picture will be
biurred.) Try to brace your elbows against a stable, stationary object such as a wall.
Notes:
* Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation.
* Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the
built-in flash with your fingers. hair or other object.
* When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that
the flash is above the lens.
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ZOOM LENS
When you move the zoom lever to the
right (4), the lens moves towards the
48mm setting and frames the subject
more closely. When you move the
zoom lever to the left (444), the lens
moves towards the 24mm setting.
When the lens zooms to the desired
setting, release the zoom lever and
depress the shutter release button fully
to take pictures.
Do not apply force to the zoom lens as
doing so causes damage to the
camera.
The shutter cannot be released while
the lens is zooming.
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& LOADING THE FILM CARTRIDGE
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TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
After reading this op-
erating manual you
should be familiar with
the functions available
on the camera. and you
will be ready to load the
film.
1 Move the film cartridge chamber
lever as illustrated to open the film
cartridge chamber cover.
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2Load a new film cartridge as 4[:] and (9) appear in the
illustrated. exposure counter on the LCD
3 After the film cartridge chamber panei, the film automatically stops
cover is closed, the film auto- winding.
matically advances to the first
*Do not open the film cartridge
chamber cover while the film is in
mid-roll. Doing so may cause light
leakage.
frame.
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Notes:
1
Is not displayed, " £ " and "g'
blink. The film rewinds automatically.
Remove the film cartridge. In this
case, the visual film indicator indicates
X (exposed) and the film cannot be
loaded.
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Type of Film
| 1SO film speed
(e.g. ISO 100)
maximum number
of frames
Color
Negative
(e.9.25 frames) |
* After closing the film cartridge
chamber cover, the ISO film speed,
maximum number of frames and type
of film will be appeared on the LCD
panel until first frame is set. Refer to
the table below for the indications on
the LCD panel.
„и
+ A film cartridge with the » , X , ог @
indicator cannot be used in this
camera. И such a film is loaded, ( €)
and (9) blink on the LCD panel.
« To confirm the film speed maximum
number of frames and type of film
cartridge after closing the film
cartridge chamber cover, depress the
Title/Language selection button( My).
« Your processing lab may not develop
1X240 films, consult them for details of
their services.
e Use an 1X240 type film in this camera.
A 135 (35mm) film cannot be used.
«Do not place film cartridges near
sources of the strong magnetic fields.
Automatic film speed setting
When a film cartridge is loaded, the
proper film speed is automatically set
for the camera.
+ A film 1SO rating from 25 - 10000 is
usable.
À film with ISO 400 film speed is
recommended to get less image blur
and to cover more of the photographic
situations.
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| @@# SELECTING THE PRINT TYPE
Three types of prints are chosen In this
camera. The type of print can be
switched in the mid-roll of a film.
Turn the print selection lever to
select the desired print type.
Type С print | Type H print Type P print
When the protective front cover is opened, the viewfinder field will be visible as shown
above.
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&W VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS
© Close distance compensation frame
* When the camera-to-subject distance
is closer than 1.0 m, compose the
scene within the red lined area.
* When the camera-to-subject distance
is less than 1.0 m, type P print set is
not recommended due to a substantial
diffrence between what you see
/ through the viewfinder verses the
ЕЕ РВ image you will obtain the actual
© Autofocus frame picture taking area.
Focus on the subject with this
frame.
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&P LAMP INDICATIONS
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When you depress the shutter release
button halfway down, the lamp @ and/or
6 lights up or blinks.
© Green lamp (Focus status):
When the subject is in focus, it will light
up to indicate that you can take the
picture; when the subject is not in
focus, it will blink, indicating that you
cannot take the picture.
® Red lamp (Flash status):
When the flash is ready to discharge, it
will light up. When the flash is being
charged, it will blink.
yd TAKING PICTURES ¡Shooting distance: 0.65 (2.1ft) - > (infinity)!
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1 Composing the scene 2 Checking the lamp indication
Set the mode dial to ( CI) or Depress the shutter release button
( AID E). Focus on the subject halfway down. When the subject is
with the autofocus frame. in focus, the green lamp will light
up.
e |f you wish to focus on another
subject, lift your finger from the shutter
release button and depress the
shutter button halfway down again.
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3 Depress the shutter release button
fully. The shutter will be released.
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Notes:
* Confirm that the green lamp will light
up. The green tamp blinks when the
subject is too close.
* The shooting range (effective camera-
to-subject distance) of this camera is
from 0.65m (2.1) 10 ес (infinity).
* You can release the shutter even if
the green lamp is blinking. But the
picture will not be focused properly.
* If the autofocus window is dirty, the
antofocus may not function properly.
Automatic Flash Emission
When taking pictures in low light, the
flash will automatically discharge. When
the shutter release button is depressed
halfway down in low light, the red lamp
will light up, indicating the flash is ready
e
al) e to discharge.
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щи e |f the red lamp blinks, this indicates
that the built-in flash is being charged
and the shutter cannot be released.
Flash effective ranges (Negative-color film used)
ISO |
Lens 100 200 400
065-31m | 0.65 - 4.4 т | 0.65 - 6.3 т
24тго(ф ФФ) | (2.1 - 10.2 ft) | (2.1 - 14.4 №) | (2.1 - 20.7 №
amm 6) 065-18m | 0.65-25m | 0.65-35m
Ф | (2.1 - 5.9 №) | (21-8.2ft) |(2.1 - 11.5 №)
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&¥ REMOVING THE FILM CARTRIDGE
1 After you have exposed the last
frame of the roll, the film rewinds
automatically. Then, (0) and (9)
blink on the LCD panel to indicate
that the film has been rewound.
2 Open the film cartridge chamber
cover by moving the film cartridge
chamber lever to the left.
* A 25-exposure roll of film takes about
25 seconds to be rewound.
* During rewinding, the exposure
counter counts frame numbers in
reverse.
* The film cartridge with partially
exposed X cannot be removed.
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Rewinding a film in mid-roil
* |f you wish to remove a film cartridge
before exposing all the frames, follow
steps 1 - 3.
1 Depress the mid-roll rewind button
(»»© ) with the part of the strap.
The film rewinding starts.
2 When rewind is completed, the
motor stops. { 0) blinks, indicating
that the film cartridge may be
removed safely.
3 Confirm that { J) is blinking on the
LCD panel.
« After rewinding the film in mid-roll, the
film indicator indicates X , and the film
cartridge cannot be loaded.
Note:
« Do not depress the button with an
object having a sharp tip.
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HOW TO SELECT EXPOSURE MODES
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To set various exposure modes, turn the mode dial.
AUTO AUTO Slow-shutter- Bulb-Sync Bulb — Daylight-Sync Slow shutter |
Exposure Speed
Exposure Exposure Spee
Red-eye Red-eye Red-eye
| reduction reduction reduction
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* For normal use, set the mode dial to the auto position.
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To set various shooting modes, depress the
self-timer/remote control button (OÙ à ).
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Single-Frame Self-Timer Remote Control Infinity-
Shooting Shooting Shooting Landscape
Shooting
« In the Self-Timer Shooting and/or the Remote Control Shooting Mode, if the button
(Of a) is depressed after the shutter is released, the Single-Frame Shooting Mode |
is returned.
* For normal use, set the Single-Frame Shooting Mode. When the protective front
cover is closed, the Single-Frame Shooting Mode is returned.
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What is the red-eye phenomenon in
flash photography
When a picture is taken using a flash, a
subject's eyes may appear red in the
print. This phenomenon is caused by
the reflection of the electronic flash in
the retina. It can be reduced when the
surrounding of the subjects are
brightened. or shooting distance is
shortened or by employing the red-eye
reduction flash feature.
Red-Eye Reduction Function
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon in
the picture, use this function. With this
function used, the self-timer lamp lights
up for approx. 1 second just before the
main flash is discharged to reduce the
appearance of the red-eye effect.
AUTO EXPOSURE MODE
Set the mode dial to ( CMD )-
« In this mode, the flash is discharged
but the red-eye reduction does not
operate.
* See page 31 tor the flash effective
ranges.
Auto exposure mode without red-eye
reduction function
In low light or backlit conditions, the
flash is discharged automatically.
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Auto exposure mode with red-eye
reduction function
In tow light or backlit conditions, the
flash is discharged automatically.
Set the mode dial to ( CIDE).
* In this mode, the red-eye reduction
function always operate.
* See page 36 for the red-eye reduction
function.
Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-On)
It is possible to photograph subjects
and background in a balanced way by
using the built-in flash to properly
expose the foreground subject anda
slow -speed to expose the low light
background.
Set the mode dial to (1).
The (4) and (€) are appeared on
the LCD panel.
* When shooting in low light, the shutter
speed gets slower. Use of a tripod IS
recommended.
e In this mode, the red-eye reduction
function always operates.
« Make sure that you are within the
flash- effective range even when you
use the built-in flash as a fill-in flash in
daylight. See page 31.
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BULB-SYNC SHOOTING
Bulb-Sync Mode (B 4)
This lets you use the flash in addition to
the Butb Mode, so you can take a
portrait photograph with a night scene
in the background, for example.
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Set the mode dial to (8 5).
(+ ) and (æ ) appear on the LCD
panel.
* Make sure you're within the flash
effective range even when the Bulb-
Sync Mode in use. See page 31.
* In this mode, the red-eye reduction
function always operates.
* Use of a tripod is recommended.
* The shutter remains open up to 5
minutes as long as the shutter release
button is held down.
BULB SHOOTING
Bulb Mode ( B)
This mode is useful for long exposures
required for shooting fireworks and
night scenes, for example.
Set the mode dial to ( B ).
($) appears on the LCD panel.
e When using this mode, use of a tripod
is recommended.
* The shutter remains open up to 5
minutes as long as the shutter release
button is held.
Bulb Mode, approx. 3 sec.
(ISO 400)
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DAYLIGHT-SYNC SHOOTING
— Set the mode dial to ($). ($)
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ZE > appears on the LCD panel.
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- ~ | * See page 31 for the flash-effective
4 range.
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When a portrait 1s taken with the
subject in a backlight situation. the front
of the subject may be cast in shadow.
In such a case. use this mode (Flash-
ON mode).
This will ensure that a picture 1s wel
exposed without any shadow. In this
mode. the flash will always discharge.
The red-eye reduction does not
function. With Daylight-Sync
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SLOW SHUTTER SPEED (FLASH-OFF)
in this mode, the flash does not
discharge. Use it in places where the
flash photography is prohibited, such as
in theaters and museums. Furthermore,
this mode is also useful for a natural
existing light effect in low ambient
photography.
Set the mode dial to (®). (8)
appears on the LCD panel.
« When shooting in low light, use ofa
tripod is recommended.
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SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY
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Self-Timer
Use the self-timer if you wish to get in
the picture.
1 Depress the self-timer/remote
control button until (&)) appears
on the LCD panel.
2Focus on the subjects first by
depressing the shutter release
button halfway and then depress
the shutter button fully.
* Use of a tripod is recommended.
The shutter will be released in about 10
seconds. When the self-timer is
working, the Self Timer symbol (8))
blinks on the LCD panel, and the Self-
Timer lamp blinks 3 seconds before the
shutter is released.
How to cancel
To cancel the self-timer at any time
after its been activated, depress
anyone of the buttons next to the LCD
panel.
Notes on the self-timer shooting
* Use of a tripod is recommended.
+ Do not stand in front of the camera
when depressing the shutter release
button: this will cause incorrect focus.
* The self-timer does not function while
the flash is being charged.
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USING WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL (OPTION)
If you have purchased the optional
wireless remote control, read this
section.
The wireless remote control allows you
to trip the shutter at a distance. The
shutter will be released in 3 seconds
after the shutter release button on the
remote control is depressed.
Shutter release button
Remote control transmitter
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* Use a tripod when shooting with the
wireless remote control.
* When the remote control is used to
take pictures, the Self-Timer Shooting
Mode and the Infinity- Landscape
Mode cannot be used.
* Use the remote control to take
pictures in the Bulb Mode to avoid
camera shake. While the remote
control's shutter release button is held
down, the shutter remains open up to
a max. of 5 minutes.
Remote Control Shooting Mode
1 Depress the camera's self-timer/ 2 Compose the scene and frame the
remote control button each time subject with the AF frame.
until ( § ) appears on the LCD
panel. Aim the remote control transmitter
towards the remote control receiver on
« When the camera is set in the Remote the camera, and then depress the
Control Shooting Mode and left shutter release button on the remote
unused for 5 minutes, the lens control fully to release the shutter.
automatically retracts to the shortest
focal length.
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* The self-timer lamp blinks rapidly for 3
seconds and then the shutter is
released.
* Focus cannot be locked when the
remote control is in use. The subject
framed in the AF frame will be in focus
when the remote control's shutter
release button is depressed.
* Operating distance of the wireless
remote control is up to approx. 4m
when used directly in front of the
camera.
* The remote control may not work in a
backlight situation. In this case, use
the camera's shutter release button in
the Self-Timer Mode to take pictures.
* The remote control does not work
while the flash is being charged.
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Battery life on the Remote Control
About 30,000 commands can be
issued. If the battery is exhausted.
please have it replaced at your local
Pentax Service center (there is a
charge for this service).
INFINITY-LANDSCAPE SHOOTING
| D h If ti / -
© — xn" = 7 trol button NUCA) appears on the
, LCD panel.
Oia & й an
pare (CD ; a | * After the picture is taken by fully
Ny © LA ID depressing the shutter release button,
UCI this mode is canceled.
DT OT *« When the mode dial is set to (EMI)
| 2001 Dé | or (ADE), the flash will not dis-
charge even in dark light situations.
When you wish to take a sharp picture
of a distant subject through a window,
the Infinity-Landscape Mode allows you
to capture distant scenery with clarity.
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FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING
If you shoot without positioning the
autofocus frame (()) on the main
subject as shown above, only the
background will be in focus. When the
main subject is off the autofocus frame
in the center of the viewfinder, use the
focus-lock technique. (Focus lock is the
function to lock
focus.)
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1 Focus on the subject with the
autofocus frame (( )).
2 When the shutter release button is
depressed halfway down, the
green lamp lights up and the
exposure and focus are temporari-
ly locked.
TT
y |
3While depressing the shutter * You can release focus lock simply by
release button halfway, re-aim the lifting your finger from the shutter
camera or recompose the picture, release button.
then release the shutter.
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HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS
The autofocus system is highly precise,
but not perfect. Some subjects may not
focus as you wish. In such a case, use
the focus-lock technique on a subject
near the actual one and equidistant
from the lens. The subjects which may
fool autofocus system include:
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a) Black or very dark objects, which
don't reflect light.
b)Wire netting, latticework, iron
exercise bars, and etc.
c) Flickering light sources such as neon
signs, fluorescent lamps, TV images,
sunlight coming through trees, etc.
and subjects illuminated by these
light sources.
d) Glossy and reflective surfaces like
glass, mirror, car bodies, etc.
e) Fast-moving subjects, like trains or
automobiles in motion.
f) Water jets, water surface, smoke,
flame, fireworks, etc. which have no
distinct or consistent form, or a
subject in mist.
Date and/or Time Imprinting
Your camera has an automatic
calendar through the year 2030.
However, you should set the correct
date and time when you first use your
camera as well as you travel to a
different time zone.
Switching the Mode
Press the DATE button with your
finger, the mode on the LCD panel
switches as shown in the chart.
[Year Month Day _
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Notes:
* It the protective front cover is closed,
the data cannot be switched.
* The data on the LCD panel is magne-
tically recorded on the film and is
imprinted on a picture at a processing
lab.
* The data is imprinted on the back of
picture. Some processing labs can
imprint the data on the front of picture.
* Imprinting position, character size. and
color may vary depending on a
processing lab you use. Ask your
processing lab for available services.
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* If you are not desire to imprint the
data, depress the DATE button until
(— — —] appears on the LCD panel.
* The data can also be recorded even if
the language number and title number
are displayed on the LCD panel. The
data can be confirmed by pressing the
DATE button.
* "M” on the LCD pane! indicates
"Month".
* If (m7) and data appear on the LCD
panel, both title and data can be
imprinted at the same time.
CORRECTING THE DATA
Switch the power on by opening the
protective front cover.
1 Keep depressing the DATE button
for 3 seconds, the "Year" digits
and (0%) will blink on the LCD
panel.
2 Each time the DATE button is
depressed, the blinking digits
changes in the following manner:
Year - Month - Day - hours - Minutes
Stop depressing the button when
desired digits appear.
3 Move the zoom lever to the right or
left, when you wish to change the
blinking digits. The digits increase
by one each time the zoom lever
moves to the right. The digits
decrease by one each time the
zoom lever moves to the left.
Holding the zoom lever for about
one second will change the digits
continuously.
4 After the data has been adjusted,
depress the DATE button each
time until blinking stops.
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* The blinking "minutes" allows precise * When the battery is replaced. the time
fine-tuning of the internal clock to the is initialized to 0 00 and no imprinting
beginning of a specified minute. To do signs [— — —] are automatically set.
so, when "minutes digits" are blinking, Be sure to reset the time after the
depress the DATE button in Sync with battery is replaced.
a time signal. * Soon after the battery is replaced, the
* If you release the shutter while the correction mode which the blinking
blinking data is being corrected, the date digits and ( NU) can be
data cannot be recorded. obtained without depressing the DATE
button for 3 seconds.
* "Year - Month - Day" and “Hour -
Minute" cannot be imprinted at the
same time.
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IMPRINTING TITLES
TECH
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№ TEN
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O Language number
@ Title number
You can select a title from thirty-one
different types and twelve languages
and imprint it on your pictures.
Depress the Title/Language selection
button until (»/) appears on the LCD
panel. If (»/) is not displayed on the
LCD panel, the title will not be
imprinted.
« If (Wr) is displayed on the LCD panel,
the title will be imprinted even if the
data is displayed on the LCD panel.
To confirm the language and title,
depress the Title/Language selection
button.
e |f the language number 7 is set, the
title will not be imprinted.
* Upon delivery from the factory, the
language number 12 (British English)
and title number (18 Congratulations)
have been set. See page 59 for
selecting the language and title.
e |f you select the language and title
other than English, see page 68 for
the list of available titles. 57
LIST OF AVAILABLE TITLES
British English language number : 12
American English language number : 13
The left figure indicates the language number while the right figure indicates the title
number.
TT AA LU ООО
12 0 Christmas 128 Party 12-15 Thank You iz 23 New Year's |
AZ жен A —— A —
| 12-16 Season's
i 2-1 Birthday 12-9 Holiday | Gre reeting | 1 2-24 “Easter | |
_ ; 112-1 10 Anniversary 12-17 + Happy 12-25 Happy New |
12-2 Vacation | of Marriage Birthday Year |
- nn tt —_— od a Lou + ——— — ——. — —
12-18
| 12-3 Honeymoon 19-10 Anniversary | 1 _ Congratulations 12-26 Reunion — |
| 12-19 Merry | |
12-4 Wedding 12-11 Friend 1 Christmas : 12-27 Father's day
12-5 Hanukkah 12-12 School Event | 12-20 Festiva 12-28 Mother's day
' _ | .
12-6 Graduation | 12-13 Trip 12-21 First day of 12-29 Memories
arr Leño 1729 Meade |
12-7 Family 1112-14 | Love You It 2-22 Tour 12-30 Baptism
A р
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SELECTING THE LANGUAGE AND TITLE
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pate (CD
“©
1 Keep depressing the Title/Lan-
guage selection button with your
finger for 2 seconds until the
language number and zoom lever
(AP) blink on the LCD panel.
2 Move the zoom lever to the left or
right until your desired language
number 1 to 13 appear on the LCD
panel.
59
3 Depress the Title/ Language selec- 4 Move the zoom lever to the left or
tion button again to stop blinking right until your desired title
the language number. The title number 0 to 30 appears on the LCD
number starts blinking. panel.
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* The title imprinting mode is canceled
E
J
J J and (my) disappears from the LCD
panel on each frame you take a
. — picture.
Of sk © pe | «To continuously imprint the title,
DATE (© В to depress the Title/Language selection
Ny GQ) Wie 29 button again to appear (Wz) on the
= pad LCD panel.
NN
o vr
5 Depress the Title/Language selec-
tion button. (Nz) lights up on the
LCD panel. At the same time, the
title number stops blinking and
zoom lever disappears from the
LCD panel.
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Notes:
* If the protective front cover Is closed,
the title number cannot be changed.
* The title is magnetically recorded on
the film and it will be printed on a
picture at a processing lab.
* The title is imprinted on the back of
picture. Some processing labs can
imprint the title on the front of picture.
The imprinting position, character
size, and color may vary depending
On a processing lab you use. Ask your
processing lab for available services.
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* If (My) and data are displayed on the
LCD panel, both title and data can be
imprinted at the same time.
How to cancel the title imprinting
mode
Close the protective front cover.
(My) is disappeared from the LCD
panel. The data information is displayed
on the LCD panel.
BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING
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When the battery is nearly exhausted,
the battery symbol (£28) appears on
the LCD panel to warn you. Replace
the battery as soon as possible. When
(am) starts blinking, no operations can
be performed.
Battery life (using 25-exposure film
rolls) :
Approx. 13 rolis using flash 50% of the
time (using the CR-2 battery and under
Pentax testing conditions). Actual
battery life/performance may vary
drastically depending on usage of
Power Zoom, Flash and external
conditions such as temperature and
freshness of the battery.
63
Ensure that the protective front cover is 2 Insert one lithium battery with the
closed before replacing the battery. plus/minus (+/-) sides matching
the indications in the battery
1 Open the battery chamber cover by chamber.
using the part of strap.
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|
3 Close the battery chamber cover.
Ensure that the cover is locked
7
Quen
Notes on replacing the battery:
e When the battery is replaced or
removed, the time is initialized to 0 00.
See page 55 for correcting the time.
« The date, title and number of exposed
frames are memorized and un-
changed even if the battery is
replaced or removed.
* Use one 3V lithium battery (CR-2 or
equivalent).
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TROUBLESHOOTING
What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are Some problems that
May occur and their remedies.
— - ZZ. _
Symptoms Causes and Remedies
1 The shutter cannot | « Is the protective front cover closed ? | SO, open it. See page 19. |
be released. * Is the battery exhausted? Replace it or insert new battery if it is |
exhausted. See page 64.
* ls [ § ] blinking on the LCD panel? If so, the film has been used up.Load :
a new film. See page 22 and 32.
2 My printed pictures | » Did you position the autofocus frame on your subject? See page 29.
don't look very * Did you obstruct the autofocus window with your fingers, hair or other |
clear. object when you depress the shutter release button? See page 20.
| * Is the autofocus window dirty? Wipe it off. See page 30.
| 3 Lens retracts * The lens retracts automatically if the camera is left unused for over 3 *
| automatically. minutes. See page 19.
Remote Control shooting mode, the lens retracts automatically. See
| | page 47. |
| * When the camera is ON and left unused for more than 5 minutes in the
66
Causes and Remedies
4 The Remote
Control does not
operate.
« The operable distance of the Remote Control is approx. Am from the
front. See page 48.
« The Remote Control may not operate in a backlit situation. See page 48.
The flash is being charged. Wait until it fully charges. See page 48.
e ls the battery for the remote control exhausted? See page 48.
5 The flash
discharges, though
itis not dark.
+ The flash discharges automatically in a backiit situation. See page 31.
« Daylight sync mode has been set. See page 42.
6 The film cartridge
cannot be
removed.
7 The [ ] mark
appears.
8 [Ht] and/or [ H 1
marks appear.
« The film cartridge with partiaily exposed cannot be removed. See page
32.
« If the mark disappears when the zoom lever is moved, the camera is
ready for use. The camera may be defective if the mark appears often.
e Replace the battery. If the mark disappears when closing and opening
the protective front cover, the camera is ready for use. The camera may
be defective if the mark appears often.
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LIST OF AVAILABLE TITLES
68
Danish
1--0 Jul 1- -16 Glædelig Jui og Godt Nyt Ar!
11 Fédseisdag [13 1-17 Tillykke med dagen! —
12 Ferie BN | 1--18 _Tillykke
_ Bryllupsrejse
_Bryllup_
- 6 _ Dimission —
Fest
19 Helligdag —
10 Arsdag
(1-11 Venner
(113 _Rejse
| 1- 14 Jeg elsker dig
1
1
Er
1--12 --12 Skolebgivenhed
1
1
1-
15 Mange tak!
-7 Familie |
as";
8
1-
1-19
1-
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EE
1
EE
[1-
(1-26
EB
1-28
1-
1
| - 19 Glædelig Jul ne
20 F estival oo
--21° 121 Férste s skoledag
22 Pa tur o a _
-23 Ny: tar _
"24 Paske 7
25 |1--25 Godt Nytär! a
-26 “0 Genforening
1:27 Farsdag
| 1--28 “В Morsdag
-29 Minder —
30 _Barnedab
- +4
2-0 Joulu 2--16 Hyvaa joulua ja onnellista uutta vuotla!
2--1 Syntymápaiva 2--17 Paljon onnea!
2-2 Loma 2--18 Onneksi olkoon
2--3 Kuherruskuukausi 2--19 Hyvaa joulua
2--4 Haat 2--20 Juhla
2-5 — 2--21 Ensimmainen koulupaiva
2--6 Valmistujaiset 2--22 Tutustumismatka
2--7 Perhe 2--23 Uusi vuosi
2--8 Kutsut 2--24 Paasiainen
2--9 Juhlapaiva 2--25 Onnellista uutta vuotta!
2--10 Vuosipaiva 2--26 Jalleennakeminen
2--11 Ystavat 2--27 Isanpaiva
2--12 — 2--28 Aitienpaiva
2--13 Matka 2--29 Muistoja
2--14 Rakastan sinua 2--30 Ristiaiset
2--15 Kiitos
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70
French
3--0 Noel
3--1 Anniversaire
3--2 Vacances
3--3 Lune de miel
3-4 Mariage
3-5 Hanouccah
3-6 Remise des Diplómes
3--7 Famille
3-8 Réception
3--9 Fête
3--10 —
3-11 —
3--12 Evenement Scolaire
3--13 Voyage
3--14 Je t'aime
3--15 Merci
3--16
Meilleurs Voeux
3--17 Joyeux anniversaire
3--18 Félicitations
3--19 Joyeux Noël
3--20 Festival
3--21 Rentrée Scolaire
3--22 Tour
3--23 Nouvelle Année
3--24 Pâques
3--25 Bonne Année
3--26 Réunion
3--27 Fête des Pères
3--28 Fête des Mères
3--29 Souvenirs
3--30 Baptême
German
4--0 Weihnachten 4--16 —
4--1 Geburtstag 4--17 Herzlichen Glückwunsch zum Geburistag
4--2 Urlaub 4--18 Herzliche Glückwünsche
4--3 Hochzeitsreise 4--19 Fröhliche Weihnachten
4--4 Hochzeit 4--20 Festival
4--5 — 4--21 Erster Schultag
4--6 Abschlußfeier 4--22 Tour
4--7 Famihe 4--23 Neujahr
4--8 Party 4--24 Ostern
4--9 Feiertag 4--25 Frohes Neues Jahr
4--10 Jubilaum 4--26 Treffen
4--11 Freunde 4--27 Vatertag
4--12 Schulveranstaltung 4--28 Muttertag
4--13 Reise 4--29 Erinnerungen
4--14 Ich liebe Dich 4--30 Taufe
4--15 Dankeschon
71
72
Italian
5-0 Natale 5--16 Buone Feste
5--1 Compleanno 9--17 Buon Compleanno
5--2 Vacanze 5--18 Congratulazioni
5-3 Luna di Miele 5--19 Buon Natale
5--4 Matrimonio 5--20 Festival
5-5 Hanukká 5-21 Primo giorno di scuola
5-6 Laurea 5--22 Tour
5--7 Famiglia 5--23 Capodanno
5-8 Festa 5--24 Pasqua
5--9 Feste 5-25 Felice Anno Nuovo
9--10 Anniversario 5--26 Riunione
5-11 Amici 5--27 Festa del Papa
5--12 Evento Scolastico 5--28 Festa della Mamma
5--13 Viaggio 5--29 Ricordi
5-14 Tiamo 5--30 Battesimo
5--15 Grazie
Japanese
6-0 7274
6--12 Hy177€Xa77
6--13 —
6--14 714371
6--15 7Yh7
6--16 —
6-17 1977739€X27h7
6--18 AAT bY |
6--19 Хх 0-7 ПАХА
6--20 477
6--21 == 7 №?
6--22 Yan
6--23 Ув 7 ХУ
6--24 7.9794
6--25 77 Z/F7FXXTh>7
6--26 E77791
6--27 FF/E
6--28 777 E
6--20 A EAT
6--30 ELA
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73
74
Norwegian
8-0 Jul o... |8- 16 God Jul og Godt Nit Ar!
8 -1 — Fédselsdag — — 18 17 Gratulerer med fédseisdagent |
8 2 _ Ferie ls 18° Gratulerer! a "
83. Brvllupsreise 18 19 God dJui _ I
8-4 Bryllup 1 8 20 0 Festival o
85 = [82 _Fgrste skoledag o
8 6 Avangseksamen — |8 22 Pa tur o
8 7 Familio — 18-23 Nywar |
88 Fest o 8- 24 Paske Но a Ш
8-9 Helligdag — [8-25 GodtNywÁr! Ш
8 10 Arsdag o 8 26 _ Gjenforening o
8 11 Venner 8 -27 __ Farsdag | о
Reise
8 13
8-15 Mange takk!
8 1 12° Skolebegivenhet et
8 8-14 Jeg elsker deg в
_ B 29 Minner
| 8- -28 Morsdag _
8 - 30 Barnedap
Portuguese
9--0 Natal 9--16 Boas Festas
9--1 Aniversario 9--17 Feliz Aniversario
9-2 Férias 9--18 Parabéns
9--3 Lua de mel 9--19 Feliz Natal
9--4 Casamento 9--20 Festival
9-5 — 9--21 Primeiro dia de aula
| 9--6 Formatura 9--22 Excursao
9--7 Familia 9--23 Ano Novo
9--8 Festa 9--24 Páscoa
9--9 Feriado 9--25 Feliz Ano Novo
9--10 Aniversario 9--26 Reuniao
9--11 Amigos 9--27 Dia dos Pais
9--12 Eventos escolares 9--28 Dia das Maes
| 9--13 Viagem 9--29 Lembrancas
9--14 Eu te amo 9--30 Batizado
9--15 Obrigado
75
76
Spanish
10--0 Navidad
10--1 Cumpleaños
10--2 Vacaciones
10--3 Luna de miel
10--4 Boda
105 -
10--6 Graduación
10--7 Familia
10--8 Fiesta
10--9 Fiesta
| 10- -10 Aniversario
10--11 Amigos
10--12 Acto escolar
10--13 Viaje
10--14 Te quiero
10--17 Feliz cumpleaños
10--18 Felicidades
10--19 Feliz Navidad
10--20 Festival
10--29 Recuerdos
10--15 Gracias
10--16 Felices Pascuas
—_— —— sq
10--21 Primer dia de colegio
10--22 Tour
10--23 Año Nuevo
10--24 Pascua de Resurrección
10--25 Feliz Año Nuevo
10--26 Reencuentro
10--27 Día del Padre
10--28 Dia del la Madre
10--30 Bautismo
Swedish
11--0 Jul 11--16 God Jul och Gott Nytt Ar!
11--1 Fodelsedag 11--17 Grattis pa fodelsedagen
11--2 Semester 11--18 Gratulerar!
11-33 Smekmanad 11--19 God Jul
11--4 Brollop 11--20 Festival
11-58 — 11--21 Forsta skoldagen
11--6 Avgangsexamen 11--22 Rundtur a
11--7 Famil) 11--23 Nyar
11--8 Fest 11--24 Pask
11--9 Helgdag 11--25 Gott Nytt Ar!
11--10 Arsdag 11--26 Aterforening
11--11 Vanner 11--27 Fars dag
11--12 Skolevenemang 11--28 Mors dag
11--13 Resa 11--29 Minnen
11--14 Jag alskar dig 11--30 Barndop
11--15 Tack sa mycket!
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78
British English
| 12--0 Christmas ne
12--1 Birthday
12--2 Vacation
12-3 Honeymoon
1 12--4 Wedding
12-5 Hanukkah
12- 6 Graduation
127 Family
(12-8 Party
12-9 Holiday
12- 10 Anniversary of Marriage
12--11 Friends
| 12--12 School Event
12--13 Trip
12--14 I Love You
12--15 Thank You
| 12--16
12--17
| 12--18
12--19
12--20
[12-21
12--22
12--23
| 12--24
12--25
12--26
12--27
12--28
12--29
12--30
Season's Greetings |
Happy Birthday
Congratulations a
Merry Christmas
Festival —_
Hirst day of School
Tour
New Year's
Easter
Happy New Year
Reunion
Father's Day
Mother's Day
Memories
Baptism
American English
13--0 Christmas 13--16 Season's Greetings
13--1 Birthday 13--17 Happy Birthday
13--2 Vacation 13--18 Congratulations
13--3_ Honeymoon 13--19 Merry Christmas
13--4 Wedding 13--20 Festival
13--5 Hanukkah 13--21 First day of School
_13--6 Graduation 13--22 Tour
13--7 Family 13--23 New Year's
13--8 Party 13--24 Easter
13--9 Holiday 13--25 Happy New Year
| 13--10 Anniversary 13--26 Reunion
13--11 Friends 13--27 Father's Day
13--12 School Event 13--28 Mother's Day
13--13 Trip 13--29 Memories
13--14 I Love You 13--30 Baptism
13--15 Thank You
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
Film:
Picture format:
Film loading:
Film winding:
Film rewinding:
Rewinding time:
Frame number:
Lens:
Focusing system:
Zooming:
Shutter:
80
X240 fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash
IX240 cartridge film with auto film speed setting ISO rating from 25-
10000 (1/3EV step).
16.7 x 30.2mm
One touch drop-in loading. Closing the film chamber cover will
automatically wind the film to first exposure.
Auto film winding (single-frame)
Auto film rewinding at the end of roll. Auto stop upon completion of
rewinding.
approx. 25 sec. with 25-exposure film. Rewinding in mid-roll provided.
Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending order
when shooting, and descending order when rewinding.
Pentax power zoom 24 - 48mm 1/4 5 - 8 lens 5 elements in 5 groups,
Angle of view: 71° - 39.5"
Pentax infrared active autofocus system. Autofocusing range: 0.65m
(2.1 ft) - infinity, Maximum magnification: approx. 1/13X, Focus lock IS
provided, Infinity-landscape mode (focus is fixed to infinity)
Electronic zoom
Programmed AE electronic shutter with speed, approx. 1/400-1/3 sec,
Buib: 1/2 sec.-5 min, Electromagnetic release.
Self-timer: ——————— Electronic lamp indication. Approx.10 sec.,Cancellation after activation
is possible.
Viewfinder: ——— —— Actual image zoom viewfinder, Viewfinder area: 83% (H-type format),
Magnification: 0.34X {24mm WIDE) - 0.58X(48mm TELE), AF frame,
Picture frame, Close distance compensation frame, Green lamp
lighting: in-focus signal, Green lamp blinking: When subject is too
close and/or hard-to-autofocus subject, Red lamp lighting: Flash-ready
status, Red lamp blinking: Flash being charged,
Programmed auto-exposure control with multi (2) metering system,
Range: EV9.5 - EV16 at 24mm, EV11.5 - EV18 at 48mm in Auto or
Daylight-Sync Mode (ISO 400), EV8 - EV16 at 24mm Ev8 - EV18 at
48mm in Slow-Shutter-Speed Mode (ISO 400), Automatic exposure
compensation in a backlit situation.
Flash: ————— ——— Built-in flash with red-eye reduction mode, Automatic discharge in low
lighting and backlighting situations in auto mode, Flash ON=Day-light
Sync/Siow-Shutter- Speed Sync (up to 1/3 sec.), Flash-OFF Mode,
Bulb- Sync 1/2 sec. - 5min.
Flash effective range: ——- 0.65 - 6.3m (24mm), 0.65 - 3.5m (48mm) (ISO 400 film used).
Flash recycling time: —— Approx. 5 sec. under Pentax testing conditions.
Power source: —-— One 3V lithium battery (CR-2 or the equivalent)
Exposure control: -
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Battery life:
Battery exhaustion
warning:
imprinting function:
Size & Weight:
Approx. 13 rolls of 25 exposure film when 50% of Shooting uses flash
(under Pentax testing conditions).
(428) appears on the LCD panel, Shutter 15 locked when (d MM) is
blinking.
Crystal quartz controlled. LCD with digital clock, auto calendar up to
2030. Magnetic recording on the film. “Year. Month and Day". "Day.
Hour and Minutes”, * — — — blank”, “Month. Day and Year" or “Day.
Month and Year”. 31 titles and 12 languages are possible to imprint.
97(W) x 58(H) x 36.5(D)mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.4"). 155g(5.5 0z} without
battery
REMOTE CONTROL (optional)
Power source for
Remote control:
Size & weight for
Remote Control:
Infrared wireless remote control. 3-seconds delay shutter release,
Effective range: Closer than 4m when projected from the camera's
front.
One lithium battery CR1620 {replaced by Pentax Service facility)
22.0(W) x50.0(L) x9.5(D)mm (0.9" x2 9" x0.4"). 9g(0.30z) including
battery
SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT
NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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WARRANTY POLICY
All Pentax cameras purchased through
authorized bona fide photographic distribution
channels are guaranteed against defects of
material or workmanship for a period of
twelve months from date of purchase.
Service will be rendered, and defective parts
will be replaced without cost to you within that
period, provided the equipment does not
show evidence of impact, sand or liquid
damage, mishandling, tampering, battery of
chemical corrosion, operation contrary to
operating instructions, or modification by an
unauthorized repair shop. The manutacturer
or its authorized representatives shall not be
liable for any repair or alterations except
those made with its written consent and shall
not be liable for damages from delay or loss
of use or from other indirect or consequential
damages of any kind, whether caused by
defective material or workmanship of
otherwise; and it is expressly agreed that the
liability of the manufacturer of its
representatives under all guarantees or
warranties, whether expressed or implied, is
strictly limited to the replacement of parts as
herein before provided. No refunds will be
made on repairs performed by non-
authorized Pentax service facilities.
Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the
12 month warranty period should be returned
to the dealer from whom you purchased the
equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is
no representative of the manufacturer in your
country, send the equipment to the manufac-
turer with postage prepaid. In this case, it will
take a considerable length of time before the
equipment can be returned to you owing to
the complicated customs procedures
required. If the equipment is covered by
warranty, repairs will be made and parts
replaced free of charge, and the equipment
will be returned to you upon completion of
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servicing. If the equipment is not Covered by
warranty, regular charges of the
manufacturer or of its representatives will
apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by
the owner. If your Pentax was purchased
outside of the country where you wish to
have it serviced during the warranty period,
regular handling and servicing fees may be
charged by the manufacturer's representa-
tives-in that country. Notwithstanding this,
your Pentax returned to the manufacturer wili
be serviced tree of charge according to this
procedure and warranty policy.
In any case, however, shipping charges and
customs clearance fees are to be borne by
the sender. To prove the date of your
purchase when required, please keep the
receipts or bills covering the purchase of your
equipment for at least a year. Before sending
your equipment for servicing, please make
sure that you are sending it to the
manufacture's authorized representatives or
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their approved repair shops, unless you are
sending it directiy to the manufacturer.
Always obtain a quotation for the service
charge. and only after you accept the quoted
service charge, instruct the service station to
proceed with the servicing.
The local warranty policies available from
Pentax distributors in some countries can
supersede this warranty policy. Therefore,
we recommend that you review the
warranty card supplied with your product
at the time of purchase, or contact the
PENTAX distributor in your country for
more information and to receive a copy of
the warranty policy.
STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmiut interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation. Charges or modifications not
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and , if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmiul interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
not cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following
measures:
« Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
«Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
«Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
| This Class B digital apparatus meets all
requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la class B
respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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language number and My brinks on
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moving the Zoom Lever.
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different types and imprint it on your
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