Pentax espio115V User Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of the PENTAX
and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom
compact photography! Your compact, light weight camera
is a great companion to preserve your favorite memories.
• Please read this manual carefully before operating the
camera to take consistently superior pictures.
• Pay special attention to the cautions and notes in this
Operating Manual. Pictures and illustrations shown
herein may differ from the camera’s actual appearance.
• Illustrations in this operating manual are the DATE
MODEL.
For customers in Canada
This class B digital apparatus meet all requirements of the Canadian interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS (Fig. 1)
q Strap lug (p. 14)
w Main switch (p. 16)
e Shutter release button (p. 16)
r LCD panel
t Flash mode button (P.23)
y Self-timer/AF infinity-landscape button (p. 25, 26)
u Mid-roll rewind button (P.22)
i Built-in flash
o Viewfinder window
!0 Zoom lens
!1 Autofocus window
!2 Self-timer lamp (P.25)
!3 Light sensor window
!4 Back cover release lever (p. 21)
!5 Viewfinder eyepiece (p. 19)
!6 Zoom lever
!7 Film information window
!8 Battery chamber cover
!9 Tripod socket (p. 25)
@0 Back cover
@1 Green lamp (p. 20)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Names of working parts .............................................. 9
For safe use of your camera ......................................11
Precautions for your camera ......................................12
Precautions for battery usage ....................................13
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
Strap attachment ....................................................... 14
Installing/Replacing battery........................................ 14
Battery exhaustion warning ....................................... 14
Date model ..................................................................15
Main switch and battery check ...................................16
Holding the camera.....................................................17
Operating 38-115mm zoom lens ................................17
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
Film loading ................................................................18
Viewfinder displays and Green lamp indications ........19
Taking pictures ...........................................................20
Unloading film..............................................................21
Focus-lock shooting ....................................................22
Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects........................................23
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TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select the Exposure, AF and Flash Modes ....23
1. AUTO MODE ..........................................................24
2. AUTO MODE/red-eye reduction LED light
with flash.................................................................24
3. AUTO MODE/daylight-sync shooting
(Flash-ON)...............................................................24
4. Taking pictures at a slow shutter speed .................25
q Slow Shutter Speed with Flash-OFF ..................25
w Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting with
red-eye reduction flash .......................................25
Self-timer photography ................................................25
Infinity-landscape shooting..........................................26
Specifications..............................................................27
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.
WARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in serious
injury to the operator.
CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or
medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
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 small children do not get the strap
caught around their neck.
• Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children.
Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally
swallowed.
CAUTION
• Do not use the flash near anyone’s eyes, as it may hurt
them. Be particularly careful with the flash around the
infants.
• 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 begins to smoke. Be careful not to
burn yourself during removal.
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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.
• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid object.
If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact, take it
to a Pentax service center for inspection.
• 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 and/or corrosion.
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
change in temperature difference is minimized. Do not
remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized.
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Precautions for storage
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in
places where temperature and humidity are high such
as in a car.
• Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs or in
a case where chemicals are handled. Store it in a place
with good air circulation to prevent fungus growth.
Precautions for proper care
• Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder window.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or
benzene to clean the camera. To clean the external
camera surfaces, - but not glass surfaces; using a dry
or silicone-treated cloth is recommended.
Other precautions
• The temperature range at which this camera functions
properly is 50˚ to -10˚C (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.
• 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 as out lined in
the other operation contrary to the instructions outlined
in this manual, charges will be assessed or a repair
quotation will be provided.
• Do not apply force to the zoom lens; do not place the
camera with lens facing downward.
• Dirt, mud, sand, moisture, toxic gas, water, salt water,
etc., penetrating the inside of the camera may cause
damage or render it inoperable.
Damage of any kind will not be repaired under the
terms of warranty and charges may be assessed.
Therefore, handle the camera with great care.
PRECAUTIONS FOR
BATTERY USAGE
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• 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 temporarily hindered in
low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures.
• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling.
• When the camera is in a bag, make sure the main
switch is set at the OFF position. Otherwise, battery
power may be wasted if the shutter release button is
accidentally pushed.
• Be sure to keep the battery out of the reach of children.
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
STRAP ATTACHMENT
• If the battery is loaded correctly, the zoom lens moves
slightly and the motor operates for a few seconds.
• On the DATE MODEL, the data is initialized when the
battery chamber cover is opened. After opening the
battery chamber cover, correct the data. See page 15.
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. (Fig. 2)
• Use the illustrated A part of the strap for opening the
battery chamber cover, adjusting the data on the Date
model, or pushing the mid-roll rewind button to rewind
a film before exposing all frames.
INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERY
Ensure that the power is off before replacing the
battery.
1. Open the battery chamber cover by pulling the
cover lock in the direction of the arrow with the
strap clamp’s protrusion. (Fig. 3-1)
2. Insert one lithium battery (CR123A or the equiva-
lent) with the plus/minus (+/–) sides matching the
indications in the battery compartment. (Fig. 3-2)
3. Close the battery chamber cover. Ensure that the
cover is locked with a click. (Fig. 3-3)
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BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING
Use one 3 V lithium battery (CR-123A or DL-123A)
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery sym-
bol ( ) appears on the LCD panel to warn you.
Replace the battery as soon as possible. When ( )
starts blinking, no operations can be performed.
Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls):
Approx. 15 rolls when 50% of the time uses flash (using
the CR123A 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.
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