Pentax PC-300 DATE User manual

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Operating

manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode

d’emploi

Manual

instrucciones

Manuale

d’istruzioni

I—

.lih

S«lf-tim«r

Button

Auxiliary

Rewind

Button

Shutter

Release

Button

Film

Counter

Built-in

Flash

Viewfinder

Window

Lens

Protector

Self-timer/Red-eye

Reduction

Lamp

Light

Censor

Window

Lens

Beck

Cover

Release

Lever

Viewfinder

Eyepiece

Film

Information

Window

Tripod

Socket

Red-eye

Reduction

Flash

Switch

Battery

Chamder

Cover

Back

Cover

Adjuster

You

need

two

*AA'

alkalins

batteries

opeMita

this

camera.

Ni-Cd

and

manganese

batteries

are

not

usuablo.

Open

the

battery

chamber

cover.

(Sea

figure

Insert

two

batteries

aligning

(-f)

and

(

—)

marks

the

batteries

with

marks

the

cover,

then

the

cover

(See

figure

)

■

rolls

-exposure

film

can

taken

with

new

alkaline

(LR

batteries

assuming

that

all

pictures

are

taken

with

flash.

(According

Pentax

testing

conditions)

Battery

Check

When

the

batteries

are

properly

inserted

and

the

shutter

button

pressed

halfway,

the

green

lamp

the

center

bottom

the

finder

light

blinks.

(See

figure

•

The

camera

does

not

operate

when

the

batteries

have

been

used

have

been

improperly

inserted.

the

batteries

deplete,

flash

recharging

and

film

winding/rewinding

will

take

longer.

Replace

the

batteries

soon

you

notice

this.

•

Batteries

must

handled

with

care

Incorrect

use

batteries

can

cause

overheating

even

explosions.

■

Battery

performance

poor

low

temperatures

but

returns

normal

ordinary

temperatures.

•

not

short-circuit,

disassemble,

recharge

throw

used

batteries

into

fire

they

may

expkxle.

Handling

Precautions

This

not

underwater

camera

and

may

not

possible

repair

immersed

water.

Contact

authorized

service

facility

Sand

mud

entering

the

camera

may

damage

the

camera.

not

place

directly

sandy

beach

not

designed

for

professional

other

taxing

uses

not

use

paint

thinner,

benzene

other

solvents

for

cleaning

the

camera.

not

store

leave

the

camera

for

long

lime

places

where

the

temperature

high.

Moisture

condensation

will

form

the

camera

when

brought

into

warm

room

after

snoot¬

ing

cold

weather.

Put

the

camera

the

camera

bag

vinyt

bag

before

bringing

itio

lower

the

temperature

change

Take

out

the

camera

when

the

temperature

change

tess

drealic.

camera

precision

instrument

not

drop

bang

against

objects.

Have

inspoctod

when

exposed

strona

shock

pressure.

The

camera

operates

normally

within

temperature

range

40\;(1

.(23

V-

The

camera

contains

high

voltage

circuits.

prevent

electric

shock

and

other

hazards,

not

disassemble

the

camera.

The

camera

should

returned

for

servics

every

year

every

other

year

keep

proper

working

order.

also

good

idea

have

insp^ed

when

has

not

been

used

for

long

time

before

taking

important

photographs.

Power

Switch

The

power

turned

opening

the

lens

protector.

(See

figure

Film

DX-coded

film

with

ISO

ratings

from

tOO

400

can

used.

Camera

film

speed

automatically

set

when

the

film

inserted.

Camera

film

speed

set

ISO

400

when

ISO

400

faster

films

are

inserted

and

set

ISO

100

when

films

slower

than

ISO

400

are

inserted.

not

expose

the

film

direct

sunlight

when

inserted.

Press

down

the

back

cover

release

lever

open

the

back

cover.

(See

figure

The

film

can

easily

loaded

ful^

inserting

the

lower

end

the

film

cartridge

first

and

then

inserting

the

top

end.

(See

figure

SJ.)

Align

the

film

leader

with

the

film

load

mark.

(See

figure

B].)

Insert

the

film

between

the

guide

rails

and

remove

any

slack.

the

back

cover.

(See

figure

[5].)

Open

the

lens

protector

and

press

the

shutter

button

once

automatically

load

the

film

and

“V

displayed

the

film

counter.

'1'

not

displayed,

the

film

has

not

been

loaded

properly.

Load

again.

(See

figure

Ph«t«araphy

{(••p

distance

least

1.5

between

the

subject

and

the

camera.

When

taking

pictures

outdoors,

keep

the

sun

behind

you

take

good

pictures.

Caution

Make

sure

not

put

your

fingers

hair

front

the

lens,

light

sensor

window

and

built-in

flash.

Open

the

lens

protector

Look

through

the

viewfinder

and

compose

your

image.

(See

figure

•

The

lens

cannot

focused

distances

less

than

1.5

Depress

the

shutter

release

button

halfway

and

the

green

lamp

the

finder

lights

up.

The

picture

can

now

taken

the

green

lamp

blinks,

this

indicates

that

the

built-in

flash

being

charged

that

battery

power

too

low.

this

case,

release

the

button

and

wait

few

seconds

before

pressing

again.

The

picture

can

taken

the

green

lamp

the

finder

lights

up.

(See

figure!).)

When

the

green

lamp

blinking,

the

flash

not

charged.

Release

the

shutter

release

button

and

wait

few

seconds

for

the

flash

charged

the

green

lamp

still

blinking

after

waiting

seconds

more,

the

batteries

should

replaced.

Flash

Photography

The

built-in

flash

this

camera

automatically

activated

when

available

light

not

sufficient

for

proper

exposure.

The

table

the

right

shows

the

distance

ranges

that

will

produce

good

pictures.

Red-Eye

Reduction

Flash

Function

reduce

the

red-eye

phenomenon

the

picture,

set

the

red-eye

reduction

flash

switch

ON.

With

this

mode,

the

red-eye

reduction

lamp

illuminates

the

subject

just

before

the

shutter

released.

(See

figure

Rad-eye

phenomenon

flash

photography

Whan

picture

taken

using

flash,

subject'

eyes

may

appear

red

the

print.

This

phenomenon

caused

the

reflection

the

electronic

flash

the

retina.

can

reduced

when

the

surroundings

the

subject

are

brightened,

shooting

distance

shortened

with

the

lens

set

the

wide-angle

position

employing

the

red-eye

reduction

flash

feature.

SeH-Timer

Photography

This

function

allows

the

photographer

include

himself

the

picture

illustrated,

when

the

self-timer

button

pressed,

the

self-timer

lamp

lights

and

the

timer

starts

soon

the

button

pressed

The

picture

taken

seconds

after

the

button

pressed.

(The

lamp

starts

blinking

durir>g

the

final

three

seconds.)

(See

figure

you

want

cancel

the

self-timer

after

pressing

the

button,

press

the

button

once

again

turn

off

the

power

The

seff-timer

does

not

operate

dark

places

when

the

flash

not

charged.

Check

that

the

green

lamp

lights

before

using

the

self-timer.

Use

tripod

recommended

for

self-timer

photography

FUm

Rewinding

The

film

automatically

rewound

when

the

last

picture

taken.

The

film

counter

reverses

and

the

motor

stops

automatically

when

the

film

completely

rewound.

Make

sure

that

the

film

counter

indicates

'S’'

before

opening

the

back

cover

and

removing

the

film,

(See

figure

•)

Rewinding

Film

Mid-roll

Open

the

lens

protector

and

press

the

auxiliary

rewind

button

with

the

adjuster

the

strap

rewind

the

film

mid-roll.

The

motor

stops

automatically

when

the

film

completely

rewound.

Make

sure

that

the

film

counter

indicates

'S'*

before

opening

the

back

cover

and

removing

the

film.

(See

figure

SI.)

SPECIFICATIONS

Type;

Film:

Picture

format:

Film

loading:

Film

movement:

Frame

number:

Lens:

Focusing

system:

Shutter:

Self-timer;

Viewfinder:

Exposure;

Flash:

Charging

time:

Power

source;

Size

and

weight:

Date

recording

system;

Date

imprinting

modes;

Date

imprinting

power

source:

Size

and

weight:

35mm

lens-shutter

camera

DX-coded

film

with

ISO

rating

from

100

400;

J135

cartridge.

The

camera

film

speed

automatically

set

ISO

lOO

when

non-DX

film

used.

Auto

film

Closing

the

back

cover

and

pressing

the

shutter

release

button

will

automatically

wind

film

first

exposure.

Auto

winding:

auto

rewinding

starts

end

roll.

(Rewind

speed:

approximately

sec

for

24-exposure

film.)

Film

can

also

rewound

mid

roll.

Automatic

readout

successive

frame

numbers

ascending

order

when

shooting

and

descending

order

when

rewinding.

Pentax

mm,

f/4.5,

elements

groups

Free

focus.

Focusing

range:

1.5m

(4.9ft.)

infinity.

Programmed

electronic

shutter.

Electronic

lamp

indication.

Approx.

10-sec

delay.

Cancellation

after

activation

possible.

Albada

type

bright

frame

finder

Programmed

auto-exposure

Range:

(ISO

100)

Built-in

flash

with

automatic

low-luminance

firing.

Approx.

sec

according

Pentax

testing

conditions.

Two

1.5

"AA"

alkaline

batteries.

(Ni-Cd

and

maganese

batteries

are

not

usable.)

120

(W)

(H)

(D)mm

approx.

185

Information

recorded

the

reverse

side

the

film.

Push

button

set

unit

any

five

modes;

“Year/Mon/Day”,

“Day/Flour/Min/”,

“."

(Blank),

"Mon/Day/Year”

“Day/Mon/Year”.

lithium

battery

(one

CR2025

battery)

120

(W)

70(H)

X53

(D)mm

approx.

200

Reversal

film

(slide

film)

may

not

properly

exposed.

Use

negative

color

film

(print

film)

recommended.

NOTE

THIS

APPLICABLE

THE

300

DATE

MODEL

ONLY.

Mode

button

Select

button

Adjust

button

Battery

cover

fixing

screw

Eachhme

you

press

the

Mode

button

the

mode

the

LCD

panel

ctiaiges

successioMrom

“Year-Month-Day"

“Day-Hour-Minute’

*°

Month-Day-Year^^

“Day-Month-Year".

Stop

pressing

the

button

when

the

desired

mode

appears.

indicates

that

data

will

imprinted

the

picture.

lyO-fg.

"M"

the

LCD

panel

indicates

"Month

Use

the

adjuster

the

strap

press

the

buttons.

f'^PresTthe'^^Sel'ect"

button

until

you

reach

the

flickering

digit

which

you

wish

change.

Press

the

“Adjust”

button

change

the

digit

specified

category

you

chose

with

the

Select

button

Digits

increase

one

each

time

you

press

the

“Adjust

button

you

keep

depressed,

the

digit

will

advance

continuously

after

two

three

seconjds_

...hii.c"

Adjusting

the

second:

Press

the

"Select”

button

until

will

flicker.

And

press

the

Adjust

button

sync

with

time

signal

set

the

second

zero.

After

the

correction,

press

the

"Select"

button

make

the

data

imprinting

possible

(the

bar

mark

(-)

appears

the

LCD

panel).

The

databack

powered

one

CR2025

Lithium

battery.

When

the

displays

the

LCD

cannot

seen

clearly

when

the

watch

function

becomes

unstable,

replace

the

Battery

with

new

one

loosening

Battery

cover

fixing

screw

When

the

battery

set

correctly.

Data

will

displayed.

Reset

the

data

according

“Correcting

the

Data".

WMiUllTY

N)ucy

All

Pentax

cameras

purchased

through

authorized

bona

tide

photographic

distribution

channels

are

guaranteed

against

defects

material

workmanship

for

period

twelve

months

from

date

purchase.

Service

will

rendered

and

defective

parts

will

replaced

without

cost

you

within

that

period,

provided

the

equipment

does

not

show

evidence

impact,

sand

liquid

damage,

mis¬

handling,

tampering,

battery

chemical

corrosion,

operation

contrary

operating

instructions,

modification

unauthorized

repair

shop.

The

manufacturer

its

authorized

representatives

shall

not

liable

for

any

repairs

alterations

except

those

made

with

its

written

consent

and

shaH

not

liable

lor

damages

from

delay

loss

use

for

other

indirect

consequential

damages

any

kind,

whether

caused

defective

material

workmanship

otherwise;

and

expressly

agreed

that

the

liability

the

manufacturer

its

representatives

under

all

guarantees

warrarv

ties,

whether

express

implied,

sthctly

limited

the

replacement

parts

hereinbefore

provided.

refunds

will

made

repairs

performed

nonauthorized

Pentax

service

facilities.

Procedure

during

12-month

Warranty

Period

Any

Pentax

equipment

which

proves

defective

during

the

12-month

warranty

period

should

returned

the

dealer

from

whom

you

purchased

the

equipment

the

manufacturer.

there

represen¬

tative

the

manufacturer

your

country,

send

the

equipment

the

manufacturer,

with

postage

prepaid.

this

case,

will

take

considerable

length

time

before

the

equipment

can

returned

you

owing

the

complicated

customs

procedures

required.

the

equipment

covered

war¬

ranty.

repairs

will

made

and

parts

replaced

free

charge,

and

the

equipment

will

returned

you

upon

completion

servicing.

the

equipment

not

covered

warranty,

regular

charges

the

manufacturer

its

representatives

will

apply

your

Pentax

equipment

was

purchased

outside

the

country

where

you

wish

have

serviced

during

the

warranty

period,

regular

han¬

dling

and

servicing

fees

may

charged

the

manufacturer's

representatives

that

country.

Not¬

withstanding

this,

Pentax

equipment

returned

the

manufacturer

will

serviced

free

charge

according

this

procedure

and

warranty

policy

any

case,

however,

shipping

charges

and

cus¬

toms

clearance

fees

are

borne

the

sender.

prove

the

data

your

purchase

when

re¬

quired,

please

keep

the

receipts

bills

covering

the

purchase

your

equipment

lor

least

year.

Before

sending

your

equipment

for

servicing,

please

make

sure

that

you

are

sending

the

manufac¬

turer's

authorized

representatives

their

accredited

repair

shops,

unless

you

are

sending

direct¬

the

manufacturer

Always

obtain

quotation

the

service

charge,

and

only

after

you

the

quoted

service

charge,

instruct

the

service

station

proceed

with

the

servicing.

This

warranty

does

not

apply

Pentax

products

purchased

the

U.S.A.,

U.K.

Canada.

The

local

warranty

policies

available

from

Pentax

distributors

those

countries

auperoede

this

warranty

poNcy.

*—**

C®--

Ltd.

f1-1,

Nagata-cho

1-chome,

Chiyoda-ku,

Tokyo

100

JA«kN

Perttax

Europe

n.*

Waivoldlaan

3-5.1930

Zaventam,

BELGIUM

Ti**”"

J“''US-yosseler-Strasse,

104,

2000

Hamburg

54,

GERMANY

Pentax

U.K.

Lit^led.

Pentax

House,

South

Hill

Avenue,

South

Harrow,

Middlesex

HA2

OLT

95100

Argenteuil

FRANCE

Pentax

Barwiux

for

Netherlands)

Spinveld

25,

4815

Breda.

NETHERLANDS

•-U’‘«P’t)urg)

vveiveldlaan

3-5,

1930

Zaventem

BELGIUM

Pentax

(Schweiz)

Industriestrasse

8305

Dietlikon,

SWITZERLAND

Pentax

Scandinavia

Falhagsleden

57,

75127

Uppsala,

SWEDEN

Panjax

Corparajton

Inverneaa

Drive

East,

Englewood,

Colorado

80112

Univ^l

Driw,

Mleaiaaauu.

Ontario

L4X

2E5,

CANADA

Aaani

Opscal

wtsaNalra

Ind.

Com.

Ltde.

Rua

Estadoa

Unidot,

1053,

Sio

Paulo,

BRAZIL

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