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'PERATTNG
MANUAL
P
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Congratulations on
welcome to the exciting world of Pentax
tographyl
autofocus SLR camera that offers higher levels of so-
phistication
range
automation.
most exacting
This compact and light weight
of advanced
your purchase
performance.
and
technologies and highly
this
camera
photographer.
will
of this camera and
autofocus
Incorporating
perform
superbly
camera
a broad
accurate
for the
pho-
is
an
lcon indicators
Operation direction
Automatic operation
Attention
used
in this manual
-
arrI
Read this instruction manual carefully to
planation
The names of the camera's working
the f
the f laps unfolded for
manuat.
of operations before use.
4-
i:=
ront
and back
f laps in this
quick
=A
parts
operating manual.
reference while reading this
get
a full ex-
-----)
are listed on
Keep
Lamp blinking
Correct
I ncorrect
Lenses
and accessories
facturers are not made to our orecise soecifications and therefore mav cause diff iculties with, or
actual damage
not assume any
resulting from the use of lenses and ac-
culties
cessorres
to,
made
produced
your
responsibility
by other
Pentax
manufacturers.
o
X
by other
camera.
liability for diffi-
or
manu-
We do

NAMES OF
WORKING
PARTS
Select
O
Shutter release
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LCD
O
Main switch
@
Hot shoe
O
Built-in flash
@
Flash
O
Mode dial
G)
Drive mode switch
G|
(E
Strap
(D
Release socket
Multi-function button
@
(D
Back cover
(E
Mid-roll rewind button
(E
Focus mode
Mirror
@
(D
AF coupler
(D
Lens information contacts
Lens lock button
@
Lens mount
@
switch
panel
(p.77)
pop-up
(p
lug
I
button
(p.6)
(p.20)
(p.37)
(p.38)
button
(p
(p
(p
47)
67)
(p
(p
1 9)
(p.18)
13)
release lever
switch
index
42,69)
22)
tp
(p
26)
33,49)

FOR
SAIF.E
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Although
precautions
A
A
we have
WARNING
carefully designed
given
on this
This mark indicates
serious
page.
injury to the operator.
CAUTION This mark
indicates
minor or medium
wnnrutruc
A
.
The electronic
high voltage
semble
.
Never touch
exposed from dropping the camera
come
some other reason, as
shock.
.
Wrapping the strap around
Make sure that small children do not
caught
.
Do not look directly at the sun through
as viewing
your
age
.
Be sure to store battenes out of
dren. Seek medical assistance
dentallv
circuits inside the camera contain
working
the camera
Internal
around their
the sun for an extended
eyes.
swallowed.
parts.
vourself.
Never attempt to disas-
parts
of the camera if they be-
there rs
danger
your
neck
neck.
the reach of chil-
immediatelv if acci-
of an electric
is
dangerous
get
the strap
the
period
may
this
camera
precautions
precautions
for safe operation,
that, if not followed,
that, if not
injury to the operator
cnurtoru
A
.
or for
camera,
dam-
Do not
hurt them.
around
.
Never try to disassemble,
tery.
may explooe.
.
Remove
if they
burn
the flash near anyone's
use
Be
infants.
Also, do not dispose of
the
batteries
become
yourself
please
followed, could
or damage
particularly
short or
from the camera
hot or begin
during
to smoke.
removal.
be sure
to follow
could result
in
result in
to the equipment.
eyes, as
careful
with the flash
recharge the ba1-
the battery in
it may
fire, as it
immediatelv
Be
careful
not

::l
I
l
i
PRECAUTIONS
FOR
YOUR
CAMERA
C
Your Pentax
nism. Handle it with
Precautions
o
Do not use the
tact with rain,
the camera is not
Should the camera
water, or any other liquid
with a drv soft cloth.
o
Do not
drop the camera
jects.
lf the
it to a Pentax
.
Be
careful not to
tions,
shock or
the camera when
boat. etc.
o
Condensation
era may be extremely
nism as it may
camera is taken
freezing
may cause damage.
into
temperature
it from the
.
Regular size
on the extreme
your picture
one or vice versa,
a case or
bag until temperature
camera is
a high-precision
great
when taking
camera where
water.
or any other liquid,
weather, water,
get
camera suffers
service
pressure.
on the interior
from warm
plastic
difference is
color
edges of the film
with a margin
or allow it to
center for inspection.
subject the
carrying it
harmful
cause rust.
In such
bag so that
minimized. Do not remove
prints
may
mecha-
care.
pictures
it mav come in
or liquid resistant.
wet from
wipe it
a shock
camera to strong vibra-
Use a
cushion
in a motorcycle,
or exterior of the
to the camera mecha-
Furthermore, if
temperature to
the formation
a case,
has stabilized.
cut off what appears
frame. Compose
of safety
because
rain, splashing
off immediately
hit solid ooimpact,
or
to
of
put
the camera
any changes in
at the edges.
con-
take
protecr
car,
cam-
the
a subicelets
Precautions for
.
Avoid leaving the
places
where the humidity
high. such
.
Do not store
or in
in a
the
Precautions for
o
Never touch
finger
o
Use
mulated
o
Never
benzene to
.
Electrical
dirt
check for
or corrosion
rect the
Pentax service
covered under
cnarges
as in a car.
the camera in a
an area where chemicals
place
with
growth
of fungus.
the shutter
or any other object.
a blower and lens
the
on
use solvents such
clean the camera.
problems
or dust at
battery leakage, traces
due to salinity,or
problems,
may De assessed.
storage
camera for an extended
good
proper
Iens or viewfinder.
points
center. Repairs
the terms of the warranty
and temperature
closet with mothballs
dry
are handled. Store ir
air circulation to
care
curtain or mirror with
brush to remove dust
paint
as
may often be caused
of
your
have
thinner, alcohol
electrical contact. Also
of dirt or
gas.
you
lf
camera inspected
this
of
nature are not
cannot cor-
period
are very
prevent
vour
accu-
by water,
grease,
at a
and
in
or

n'
PRECAUTIONS
FOR
BATTERY USAGE
precautions
Other
.
The temperature
functions
1 4'F).
.
A camera
usually
should
Service
.
To maintain
mended
or two
an extended
portant
that
with
.
Repairs
product
mav
Pentax
.
The PENTAX
pair
Damage
charge
ficultv
being
"Precautions
other operation
lined in this
a repair
properly
which has been submerged
cannot
occur.
Center immediately.
optimum
that the camera be
years.
period,
photographic
you
have the camera
it.
deemed
in an industrial
not be covered
warrantv.
defects
of
of any
under
is
caused
used
manual, charges
quotation
range at
is 50'C
be repaired.
it is advisable
performance,
the
lf
camera
or is being
session,
inspected or
necessary
or commercial
under
warranty
the terms of
in conditions
for Your
provides
in materials or
kind cannot be
as a direct
contrary
the warranty.
Camera" section
to the
provided.
will be
this camera
which
-10.C
to
lf
to contact
inspected
has
due to usage
result of
as outlined
will be assessed
(22'F
In water
an accident
such
not been used
prepared
it is
the terms
a Pentax
it is recom-
everyone
for an
recommended
test shoot
application
for the
only
workmanship.
repaired at
lf the dif-
the
instructions
to
for
im-
of this
of the
re-
no
product
in the
any
or
out-
and
.
Use two
.
Misuse of
leakage, overheating,
should
ing correctly.
.
Battery
in low temperatures,
temperatures.
o
Keep a spare
convenience
travel
.
lf
tery
the battery
actenstrcs.
.
Replace
mix battery
new one.
3V lithium
the batterv can
be inserted
performance
battery
Ing.
the built-in
may become
when shooting
flash is used continuously,
is faulty;
the batteries at
brands,
lt may cause explosion
batteries
explosion,
the
with
be temporarily
may
but
on hand
warm. but
it is one of
the same
type or an
(CR2
hazards such
cause
etc.
"
l-"
and
recover in
will
for replacement
outdoors
it does
the battery's
old battery
or overheating.
type).
The battery
"-"
sides
hindered
normal
or
the bat-
not mean
Do not
time.
with a
as
fac-
while
that
char-

PRACTICAL
SHOOTING
GUIDE
d
Focusins
Focus
on the
viewfinder
Changing
f
Taking
Minimized
Automatic
Taking
or reception
Taking
Taking
l- .---l
v>-l
ll
Making
T_l
ll.{ll
l-l
r.:Li.lg
Taking
main
subject
the in-focus
Ftash
picture
a
the red-eye
Flash
picture
a
hall...'.........'....
portrait
a
picture
9
Zooming
a subject
Exposure
:..?l:.1:::.:iLl.:.1:.9.""i*d
picture
a
subject
in the
which is
range.
photosraphy
in low
light
situations.
effect
Functions
in a open
when the
of
people
place
subject
with
the lens
larger
or smaller
modes
in strong
backlit
shadow.
not in
the center
..'.....................
.'............................p
such
as a church
is in
night
scenery
.'....'..............p
exposure
situations
of the
........p.36
-.....p
62
...............o.37
43
..........o
45
........p7-l
in
settins
"""p
64,68
with
the
.......p
p
81
30
81
the shade
Taking
various
yourself
Putting
group
Taking
a
a
a
main
subject in the
Taking
a
portrait
picture
picture
Taking
Taking
!!:r""kn-l.d:
I-;Gr
I n fll I
IAJT].I
Taking
Taking
Landscape
picture
a
picture
a
pictures
situations
picture.
into
a
photograph
photograph
in
strong
shade
people
of
. -
of night
people
of
people
of
.....'.......'.............o.47
................'................p
.'...........'.'..............p
backlit situations
with
night scenery
. ...............'...'....p.82
in
wtth the
..........o.81
in
photography
scenery.
with night
.'....'..'p
scenery.
....,,o82
56
S6
66
others
f
of a moving
subject
of flower
...............
'. ...'.........
lmprinting
Taking
Taking
Taking
l
the data
consecutive
picture
a
a close-up
picture
on a
pictures
of a moving
picture
.... .
........o2j
subject
..'....p
59,60
.
p47
o 58

of working
Names
use of
Safe
Precautions
Precautions
Practical
Table of contents
LCD
Viewfinder
Easy to use!
Camera
How
f. BASfC OPERATTON
Attaching
Loading the batteries
Attaching
Operating the
shooting
oanel
functions available
to
use
the camera
.
the battery
When
the lens
parts
your
camera
your
for
for battery usage""""
indication
indication"""
(For
this operating
camera
guide
beginners)
strap
is exhausted
release button
shutter
(PREPARATION)
"""
"""""
with various
manual
" """"""""""'2
" """
"""-""""""""'12
""" " ""'
""
""""""""""""17
"
"'lnside
""""""1
""""
""""""6
"""""""""'7
""""""'B
lenses
.......13-26
""" "
"""" "14
""""
""" """"
""""""""""'20
"Flaps
cover
""""4
""10
'
13
"""1B
Turning on
Using
Film loading
Unloading
3
.
ff BASfC OPERATTON
Using
Setting
Using
Holding
Selecting
Taking a
.
Basic operation
(RTF)..'.......
.
o
the
the Data
film
Rewinding
the Green Operation
the Single-Frame
zoom lenses
the Camera"
the Autofocus
picture
Lock Function
Focus
Red-eve
Automatic
power
Back
"'
""""
in mid-roll
a film
(SHOOTING)'..."""""'27-45
Mode
Drive Mode"
"'
'
Mode
"""'
Built-in Retractable
of the
Reduction Flash
function
flash
""-""""""""'2O
"""""""""""21
"""""""""""'27
""""""""""'32
' " """
Function
"""""""22
"""""""""25
"""'26
""""29
" """
' """""33
'""""""
"""""""
Flash
TTL
""""""'37
""""""""'43
"""""45
""34
36

III ADVANCED OPERATION
Selecting a Drive Mode
.
Consecutive Frame
.
Self-Timer
Manual focusing
.
Using the snap-in focus
the Picture
Using
.
Green Operation
.
Portrait Program Mode
.
Landscape Program
.
Close-up
o
Action Program
Selecting
.
Using
.
Using the Aperture-Priority
.
Using the Metered
.
Bulb
Program Mode
Exposure
an
the
Shutter-Priority
Exposure Mode
About Exposure
Turning off the audible
Advanced
(RTF)
operation for the Built-in
.... ....'
..'........
Mode
function
Mode
.........'..........
Mode
'......... ..'.".'.'......
.................
Mode
...........'........."
'....'.......'.'
Mode
Mode.'...'.
AE Mode
AE Mode...............62
Manual Mode...
Compensation
PCV signal
......
46-89
........46
..........4-l
'.....'...47
.... . .49
.. ........... ....
......'....'.
51
.....54
. ... ...55
....56
. ..........57
........58
. ..........'.59
......... . . ..........'60
........'.
. ..60
.................64
'..............66
. ..68
'.. .... . .'...........69
Retractable Flasn
......-......70
.
Compatibility of F
built-in flash
Setting the film speed
fnstalling the
Adjusting the
Using
o
Contrast-Control-Sync
Daylight-sync
Slow-speed-sync
ACCESSORTES
Camera case
Effects
Depth
The infrared index
lv.
oTHERS
TroubleshootinS
Specifications
Program lines
Warranty
battery in the Data Back
data on the Data Back
a Pentax Dedicated External
shooting
shooting
(OPTTONAL)
"" """'
of
aperture and shutter
field
of
policy
..........
. ..............
...........
....... .
FA
and
lenses with the
(lSO)
manually
Flash Photography.........79
... ..........................83
speed
........... ..72
................'.73
.............. . .74
...'..'.'.'..'.'...'.75
........'.'....77
Flash
.............. ....81
................82
..'. . .............85
'. . . ...........86
...........88
'..'.. .... ...89
........90-99
..... ......90
..........-92
........ ...........94
.'.... . . ....'...96

LCD PANEL
INDICATION
M@rElErgtE?-P_4
lso
'ii,J,:.-,,--r-Iv
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Et
I
l
Z
Hf_r
:
M
: Green
@N
: Portrait
lE
: Landscape
lI
: Close-up
lVl
Action
:
lKl
: Flash
+
(E
: Red-eye
: Automatic
E[l
Metered
(Smart
Manual Mode
Operation
Program
Program Mode
Program Mode
information
reduction
f lash information)
Mode(p.55)
(p.56)
Mode
Program
flash function
Mode
(p.59)
(p.37,38)
flash indication
(p.64)
(p.57)
(p.58)
(p.43)
information
(p.45)
ISO
looa
1y
a
AviP
%
.rrt
O--e 0
(Liquid-Crystal
LCD
When
proximately
oerature
LCD is exposed
the
normalizes,
Manual-set
:
:
Shutter
Battery exhaustion
:
:Aperturevalue
Exposure compensation
:
: Audible
: Film status
: Exposure
and Exoosure
60"C,
film speed
speed
warning
PCV signal
counter
Display)
it may blacken,
it should
(p.69)
information
(p.2a)
compensation
temperatures
to high
return
(P.73)
ip.l7)
(P.68)
(p.24'25)
value
when
but
to normal.
(p.68)
ap-
over
the tem-

VIEWFINDER
INDICATION
tl
lx:a
Fl1
+
o
IA
::o
!r
: Autofocus
: Shutter speed
:
Aperture value
: Flash status information
: In-Focus indicator
: Exposure
: Bar
(AF)
compensation
(p.65,68)
graph
frame
(p.34)
(p.34)
(p
37.38)
(p.68)

1. Loading
Open the battery
a coin
cording
battery
4. Positioning
the
Load two batteries
to the markings
chamber cover
EASY TO
batteries
chamber cover by using
the
(CR2
-)
(*,
(See
page
aperture
\A1216 11
type) ac-
on
14.)
ring
USE
2. Attaching
Align the
lens and
to the right
the
click
(For
the lens
red indexes on
camera
until it seats
(See
page
beginners)
3.
the
Turn the lens
with a
18.)
Slide the
page
5. Setting
Turning on
main switch
20.)
the mode
the
power
to ON
dial
(See
While holding down
A-lock button, turn the
ture ring to the
(See
page
27.)
the aperture-
4
lens
I
position.
aper-
Be sure to set
tothe I A
ring
the lens aperture
position.
]
the rirode dial
Set
page
Mode will be set
28
).
The Green
to
[ @D
Operation
]
(See

Loading film
6.
Open the back cover, insert a roll of film, align
of the film leader with the
The film should advance to the first frame auto-
cover.
matically
(See
page
24.)
red
mark, and close
the
the
end
back
Set the focus
mode
switch
to I AF
]
(See
a
page
33
)
8. Composing
looking through the viewfinder, turn the
While
ring to the right or
position.
(See
page
the scene with the zoom
30.)
until
you
obtain
the
desired
left
ring
zoom
com-
9. Focus on
I
t ]
Focus
lease button
the
subject
on the subject.
I
fully to take a
and shoot
Depress
(See
photo
the shutter repage
34.)

rccAMERAFUNcT|oNSAVA|LABLEw|THVAR|oUSLENSES
The following conditions, a correct exposure may
erture
1. When a lens without the A
2. When an F or FA lens is attached with the aperture ring set other
Function Lens
Autofocus
Manual
Power zoom
lmaqe size
Zoom clio
Auto zoom effect
Picture Mode
Proqrammed
Aperture-Priority
Shutter-Prioritv
Manual Exoosure
Programmed TTL Auto Flash
TTL Auto Flash
(2)-segment
Multi
even if
(Lens
focus
trackinq
you
(with
AE
AE
your
set
only)
(Lens
Fl) x 4
AE
metenng
desired f stop.
with AF Adapter 1.7X)
(with
position
[Mount
Matte field)
on the aperture ring is attached.
typej
not
be obtained because
FA lens
lKo*l
?
*
1
F lens
[Koo]
o
X
x
c o
o o C
C o o
c C
o C
o c
the camera always set
than the A
1
position.
A_ lens
LK^J
X
C
o
C
o C
the maximum ap-
M lens
xz
[K]
't -'
fl*?
lxs
X
X
L'r2
Ltr2
L'xO

Notes:
*
1. As an F and FA Soft lens do not have the A
talned.
*
2. A correct exDosure mav not be obtarned.
*
3. Lenses with a maximum aperture of I,/2.8 or Iarger.
*
4. Manual focusing using the focus indicator
*
Lenses with a maximum aperture of f
5.
*
6. The bar
.
The A, F, and FA lenses are the bayonet mount lenses.
.
The A, F, and
.
The screw
graph
mount lens CANNOT
(Fl) (O)
in the viewfinder does not light up-
FA lenses have
"A"
/5.6
(auto)
be used
position
to this camera because correct exposures
position
or larger.
on the aperture
(See
AF Adapter operating manual.)
viewfinder.
in the
existing K-mount lenses.
on
ring. a correct exposure may
will not be obtained.
not be ob-

-lirHOW
TO USE
THIS
OPERATING
MANUAL
This manual is organized
I . BASIC OPERATION
(PREPARATION)
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BASIC OPERATION
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ATTACHII.|G
THE
CAIIERA STRAP
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(PREPARATION)
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other small accessorv as illustrated.
pocket
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coin, etc. as shown
in the
cover by using a
illustration.
2. Load two
3V
lithium
batteries
equivalent as shown in the illustration.
(CR2)

Turn the battery chamber
3.
direction of
the
arrow
cover screw
to lock
it securely.
in the
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When the batteries are replaced, all camera settings
remain unchanged except
switching,
matic flash function of
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red-eye reduction flash function and auto-
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rolls
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loading a
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roll of film, slowly
learn where the
to
is released
the shutter
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meter and autofocus
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taking a
release button
depress
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power
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to the left.
ensure
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main switch
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the
DATE
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setting
speed
to use
from 25 to 5000.
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for the camera.
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use
manually See
speed
protective
the
CURTAINS.
with its
films
film speed
a non-DX
purchase,
card.
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1. To open
release lever
shown
as
Always
your
body
the
load and
2.Place
.
the back
cover,
in the direction
film cartridge
illustration.
in the
unload
to shade
the camera.
film in
the back cover
slide
in
the arrow'
of
the film chamber
the shade
or by using
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3.
shown
leader
-up
spool.
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cartridge to
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out
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SHUTTER
MATERIAL.
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WHILE
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information
speed
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illustration,
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CURTAINS
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reduce
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pins
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remove
smudges,
to reach
DO
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OR
FILM.
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film,
slack.
in the
film
them
clean
pull
the
the take
ARE FINE-
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chamber are
wipe them
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and free from
film
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mark
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film
retainer
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straighten
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as shown.
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sure that
sprocket
end
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tooth
of the film
or cut off the
with
the film
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in the illustration.
perforations
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first frame.
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film automatically
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indication
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are displayed
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main switch
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on
time
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one
to

The film automatically
1.
the roll.
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During rewinding,
dicating
counter
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Never open
completely
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from
that the film is being rewound, the exposure
counts frame
removing the film from the camera,
exposure to direct sun
t--- ]
the back cover until the whole
rewound.
(8)
rewinds
blinks
numbers in reverse
light.
UNLOADING
at
the LCD
on
the
end
panel,
film roll is
protect
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the
back
cover and
24-exoosure film takes about
the back cover, check
released a frame or
frames have been used
by the number of
frames on the
those extra frames may be
you
take important
when the f ilm
on the
reaches the number of
film
cartridge.
remove the film.
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that
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as indt-
film cartridge
pictures,
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frames indi-
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using
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you
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the
the
a film
use this
function.
main switch
protruding
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tip
sharp
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blinking.
in mid-roll
the film before
to the ON
mid-roll
the
part
the button
the back
exposing
position,
rewind button
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of
strap
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cover, check
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