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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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
® Mid-roll rewind button
(2) Mode switch
(3) Viewfinder window
® Power switch
(D LCD panel
® Wide zoom button
@ Tele zoom button
® Shutter release button
® Strap eyelet
® Lens/Lens cover
@ Photo sensor window
® Self-timer LED
® Built-in flash
® Date set button
® Date select button
® Date mode button
@ Date LCD panel
® Viewfinder eyepiece
® Flash charge LED
@ Back cover latch
® Back cover
@ Tripod socket
® Battery chamber cover
@ Film check window

attaching the strap (Flg.1)
1. Insert the small loop at the end of the
Strap under the strap eyelet.
2. Insert the other end of the strap through
eyelet”'^
• The protruding part of the strap adjust¬
ment clip can be used to press the small
Duttons on the camera.
INSERTING THE BATTERY
^ 'battery chamber cover latch
cover'^(Fi| 2)’^'' P'''ection and open the
!hff^ Af size batteries, checking
that (+) and (-) on the battery are aligned
polarity information
inside the battery chamber, (Fig.3)
poshing it back till it
locks firmly in place with a click.
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• Remove batteries from the camera when
you do not expect to use it for a long peri¬
od time.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
rbr,!'* '0 camera can be
checked at each power on.
The condition of the battery is displayed on
the LCD panel.(Fig. 4)
's displayed
If the battery is in good condition
■ I mi’s displayed
If tf^ battery is nearly exhausted. When
shown there is enough power to
battery^ before replacing the

3 The blank battery mark CD is displayed
when the battery is too low. With this
condition all functions are locked, and
the battery mark and film counter will
blink. Please replace the battery immedi¬
ately.
SETTING THE FILM SPEED
This camera is designed to use DX-coded
films with ISO 100/200 to 400. Your camera
automatically sets the correct film speed.
LOADING THE FILM
1. Push the back cover latch upward to
open.(Fig. 5)
2. Load the film cassette into the film cham¬
ber and pull out enough film leader to
extend past the film tip mark. (Fig. 6)
3. Make sure the film stays within the film
chamber and lies flat. Close the back
cover completely and the film will
advanced to the first frame automatically
and “1” and “ —@ ” are displayed on the
LCD panel.(Fig. 7)
♦ If “1” is not displayed on LCD panel, it
indicates film loading failure. Please re¬
load the film.(Fig. 8)
• Whether the film is in camera or not can
be confirmed by either the film ch^k
window or the film counter in the LCD
panel.
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AUTO POWER SAVING SYSTEM (Fig. 9)
If you don’t use your camera for approxi¬
mately 5 minutes, the camera will turn off
automatically to save power Press power
switch again to turn on the power
HOLDING THE CAMERA (Fig. 10)
1. Keep your elbows close to your body to
hold the camera steady.
2. Whether for vertical or horizontal photog-
raphy hold the camera with both hands
3. If the flash is used with the camera held
vertically, the flash unit should position
above the lens.
4. If the flash is used while holding the cam¬
era with the flash positioned below the
tens the result will look unnatural.
5. Be careful that fingers, hair or the cam¬
era strap are not in the way of the lens,
the auto-exposure windows or the flash ’
6. Hold the camera firmly with both hands
in a stable posture and press the shutter
button with your finger tip.
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TAKING A PICTURE (Fig. 11)
1. Press the power switch. The lens cover
will open, and the lens barrel will extend
to the picture-taking position (wide-angle
position with 35mm focal length). The
power will go on and the LCD panel indi¬
cations will appear. Wipe lightly with a
dry cloth if the lens is dirty or dusty.
2. Look into the viewfinder. The lens will
zoom to the telephoto position if you
push the zoom button T (60mm telepho¬
to position).
3. The lens will zoom to the wide angle
position if you push the zoom button W
(35mm wide angle position).
4. Press the shutter release button com¬
pletely to take the picture; the film will
advance to the next exposure.
5. Turn off the power the lens will retract
into camera.
• If the camera is left unused for approxi¬
mately five minutes, the power will turn
off automatically, the lens will retract and
the LCD panel display will go off.
• Shooting distance:
35mm : 1.2m - (3.9ft - «>)
60mm : 1,8m ~ oo ( 5 . 9 ft ~ »)
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AUTOMATIC FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY
(Fig. 12,13,14)
1. If additional light is required, the builtHn
flash will activate automatically.
2. When the flash is fully recharged, the
flash charge LED lights up, when the
shutter release button is pressed.
• When the flash is used, it will take sever¬
al seconds to charge the flash fully.
• A blinking flash symbol will be displayed
on LCD panel when the flash is charging
and the shutter release button will lock
until the flash is fully charged.
Flash effective range:
(When negative color film is used.)
100 400
35 mm
1.2 - 3.2m
(3.9 - lOtt)
1.2 - 6.3m
(3.9-21ft)
60mm
1.8 - 2.0m
(5.9 - 6.6ft)
1.8 - 3.9m
(5.9- 13ft)
AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE (AE) LOCK
1. Depress the shutter release button
halfway down until the flash charge LED
turns on.
2. With the shutter release button held at
this point, compose the picture, and con¬
tinue pressing the shutter release button
fully down to take picture.
• Do not change the shooting distance.
• The automatic exposure lock is released
if the finger is removed from the shutter
release button before taking the picture.
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MODE SELECTION & LCD PANEL
(Fig.15)
Press the mode switch to select one of the
photographic modes.
The selected mode is displayed on the LCD
panel when the camera is on.
When the camera is turned on the auto
flash mode will be automatically selected.
The sequence of the selected modes and
displays are as following:
Auto mode (automatic self
activating flash) (camera
decides whether or not to use
flash)
Red-eye reduction mode
(flash as auto mode)
Flash-on mode (fill In flash)
(user decides to use flash)
Flash-off mode (user decides
not to use flash)
Self-timer mode (flash auto
mode)
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AUTO FLASH MODE
In this mode the flash will fire as needed
according to the lighting conditions.
1. If sufficient light is measured through the
auto-exposure metering sensor, the
built-in flash will not activate when shut¬
ter releasing.
2. If insufficient light is measured through
the auto-exposure metering sensor, it will
require additional light for good photog¬
raphy. Then the built-in flash will activate
automatically when the shutter is
released.
RED-EYE REDUCTION MODE <S>
Selecting this mode makes it possible to
minimize the red-eye effect that sometimes
occur when taking portrait photographs with
flash.
1. Press the mode switch until appears
on the LCD panel.
2. Press the shutter release button halfway
so that the flash charge LED lights up.
3. Press the shutter release button.
• Be sure to hold the camera still after
pressing the shutter release button.
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FILL-IN MODE
This mode will activate the flash when you
want to photograph subjects with sunlight
to their side or back. It lets you take more
natural looking pictures by softening harsh
shadows.
1. Press the mode switch until ^ appears
on the LCD panel.
2. The flash will fire every time the shutter
release button is pressed.
FLASH-OFF MODE ®
This mode turns the flash off allowing for
available-light photography or for use
where flash photography is prohibited.
1. Press the mode switch until ® appears
on the LCD panel.
2. Press the release button and the shutter
will be release without flash.
• In the flash-off mode, slow shutter
speeds (up to 1/5 seconds) are used for
available light. The use of a tripod is rec¬
ommended to prevent the camera from
shaking.
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USING THE SELF-TIMER O
1. Compose your picture with the camera on a
steady support.
2. Press the mode switch until O appears on
the LCD panel. Press the shutter release
button. The self-timer LED which is located
on the front of your camera, will blink for
approximately 7 seconds, the LED will light
on for about 3 seconds to indicate that the
shutter will be released and then the shutter
will release.
• The self-timer can cancelled by pressing
the shutter release button again, or by turn¬
ing off the power before shutter release.
AUTO FILM REWIND
1. The film will automatically rewind when the
end of the roll is reached and the lens will
retract into the camera.
2. Rewinding will automatically stop after the
film is completely rewound, and “0" and
“®" will blink on the film counter LCD.
Make sure that the blinking ® appears
before opening the back cover. Open the
back cover and remove the film.
• If the film has gone past the standard num¬
ber of exposures, the final two pictures may
be double exposed.
• If “0” does not display on the LCD counter
after rewinding, press the mid-roll rewind
button.
MID-ROLL REWIND (Fig. 16)
The film may be rewound before the roll is fin¬
ished.
Use the protruding part of the strap clip to
press mid-roll rewind button to rewind the film.
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