Pentax 60S User manual

PENTAX
Operating manual

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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA.7
PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA....8
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
.9
NAMES OF WORKING PARTS.10
attaching the strap.
INSERTING THE BATTERY.11
CHECKING THE BATTERY.11
SETTING THE FILM SPEED.12
loading THE FILM..
AUTO POWER SAVING SYSTEM .13
HOLDING THE CAMERA.—13
TAKING A PICTURE.
automatic flash photography ..15
automatic EXP0SURE(AE) lock ....15
CONTENTS
, 7 MODE SELECTION & LCD PANEL.16
1A...’8 AUTO FLASH MODE. ] '
kGE RED EYE REDUCTION MODE.17
.9 FILL-IN MODE.
.10 FLASH-OFF MODE.1°
11 USING THE SELF-TIMER.1®
'...’.ll AUTO FILM REWIND.^ =
.11 mid-roll REWIND.- ^
.12 DATE IMPRINTING (DATE MODEL ONLY)
DATE PRINT SETTING.20
DATE AND TIME ADJUSTMENT.20
SPECIFICATIONS.^2
WARRANTY
POLICY.23
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A CAUTION
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
cautions givenlnlhis'^page. ‘^'S camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow pre-
inju^to the '* Allowed, could result in serious
in minor
A CAUTION
Do not use the flash near anyone's eves as
withThp'flach®'^' Particularty Lreful
With the flash around the infants.
Never try to disassemble, short or recharop
the battery. Also, do not dispose of the bat-
fery in fire, as it may explode
’ dilteK^ff T K®"" 'i’® imme-
Be cLif I np?T '®®9in to smoke,
removal ' * ° ^“^^self during
A WARNING
‘ tain ‘i’® caniera con-
t^n high voltage working parts Never
attempt to disassemble the camera^your
* thP^hln®®^ P®'*® o' "1® camera if
T® exposed from dropping the
camera or for some other reason as there
IS danger of electric shock.
Wrapping the strap around your neck is
d^noTthP^'ct^^*^® children
do not the strap caught their neck
cMrirpn batteries out of the reach of
niedical assistance immedi-
^ ately if accidentally swallowed.

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 liquia,
because the camera is not weather, water, or liq¬
uid 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 tor
inspection-
• Be careful not to subject the camera to strorig
vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to
protect the camera when carrying it in a motor¬
cycle, 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 plas¬
tic bag so that any changes in temperature dit-
ference is minimized. Do not remove it from the
bag until temperature has stabilized.
Precautions for storage ^ ^
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods
in places where temperature and humidity are
high such as in a car. . * -.u
• Do not store the camera in a closet with rnoth-
balls or In a case where chemicals are handled.
Store it in a place with good air circulation to pre¬
vent fungus growth.
Precautions for proper care
• Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust
accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win-
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco¬
hol 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.
• The electric circuits inside the camera contain
high voltage working parts. Never attempt to dis¬
assemble the camera yourself.

other pr^autions
♦ To maintain optimum performance, it is rec¬
ommended 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 photo¬
graphic 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 workman¬
ship. Damage of any kind cannot be
repaired at no charge under the term of the
warranty. If the dilficulty is caused as a
dire^ result of the product being used in
conditions as out lined in the other opera¬
tion contrary to the instructions outlined in
this manual, charges will be assessed or a
repair quotation will be provided.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
• Use two AA-stze alkaline batteries
• Nl-cd battery cannot be used.
• Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such
as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc.
The battery should be inserted with the “+”
and sides facing correctly.
• N®ver try to disassemble, short or recharge
the batte^. Also do not dispose of the bat¬
tery in a fire, as it may exploded.
• performance may be temporarllv
hindered in low temperatures, but will
recover In normal temperatures.
• Keep a spare battery on hand for replace-
ment convenience when shooting outdoors
or while traveling.
' battery out of the reach
of children. Seek medical assistance imme¬
diately If accidentally swallowed.
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