Pentax mini sport 35 User manual

PENTAX

Thank you very much for choosing the Pentax
Mini Sport 35 camera, a compact camera featuring
a built-in flash unit. Before starting to use the
camera, be sure to read this instruction booklet
thoroughly to familiarize yourself with its correct
operation and to ensure full and lasting
performance.
Contentt^_—
Description of Parts. .
Installing Batteries . .
Setting the Film Speed
Loading the Film . . .
Taking Pictures ....
Flash Photography . .
Rewinding the Film, .
Camera Care.
Specifications.
Warranty Policy....
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Description of Parts
O Exposure Counter
O Shutter Release Button
O Viewfinder
O Film Rewind/Back Cover-Release
Knob
O Film Rewind Crank
O CdS Sensor
O Flash Unit
O Flash On/Off Switch
O Film Speed Selector
iE) Lens*Cover*Release-
Lever
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Installing ^tteries
This camera is powered by two 1.5V A A penUght
batteries. Be sure to use two fresh batteries of
the same type.
O Open the battery compartment cover by
sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
□ lns<?rt two batteries in the battery compartment
with t.ieir <+) and (~) sides facing correctly as
indica ed inside the cover.
Do ot use Ni-Cd or other
reel argeable batteries.

Battery Check
Slide the flash on/off switch upward to '"ON".
If the flash-ready lamp glows within a few seconds,
it means the batteries are good. If It takes more
than 30 seconds to glow, replace the batteries with
new ones.
Battery Life
With a set of fresh alkaline batteries you should be
able to take about 360 flash shots in succession,
(In ambient temperatures of 20 degrees centigrade.)

Settii 9 the Film Speed
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Set th film speed by aligning the selector with
the cc responding ISO number ot the film in use.
The f n speed is marked on the film's external
packi g box.
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Use films with speed rating of ISO 100, 200 1
or 400.
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Loading the Film
Never toad or unload film in bright light or direct
sunlight.
D Open the back cover by
pulling the f ilm-rewind/back
cover*release knob upwards.
Film Perforations
Film cassette
B Place film cassette into the film chamber.
B Insert film end into one of the slots on
the take-up spool.
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O Turn :he film advance thumb-wheel in the
directior of arrow, transporting the film while
smooth!' meshing the perforations of the film
with the sprocket.
H Close the back cover.

B Take up any slack in the film by unfolding
the film rewind crank and turning it gently in
direction of arrow until the slack is gone.
B Alternately wind on film and shoot blank
shots until the exposure counter reads "1
While winding on the film, check
that it is advancing properly by
observing whether or not the film
rewind knob turns.

Taking Pictures
O Open the fens cover by moving the lens cover'
release lever.
O When sighting with the camera, compose your
subject by framing it within the viewfinder.
O Gently press the shutter release button halfway.
If the LED signal lamp does not glow, press
the button all the way to release the shutter.
Focusing Range
You can easily take snapshots with this camera
because everything from about 1.5 meters and
beyond will be in sharp focus.
1.5 m oo
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When shooting indoors or in cloudy weather,
tightly press the shutter release button halfway.
If the LED signal lamp on the left of the viewfinder
eyepiece glows, then switch to flash.
n Slide the flash on/off switch
upward to "'ON".
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Q Be sure to release the shutter after making
ure the flash-ready lamp glows.
• If the shutter release button is pressed before
I he flash ready lamp glows, the flash wilt not fire
'nd underexposure will result.
• When not shooting with flash, be sure to reset
the flash on/off switch to the "OFF" position.
• When taking pictures in the vertical format, hold
he camera with the flash unit positioned on top.

Rewinding the Film
When the entire ro!f has been exposed^ it wiii not
be possible to wind the film any further. When
this happenSr do not forcibly wind the fitm;
rewind the exposed film back into the cassette.
D Press in the film rewind release button.
Q Unfold the film rewind crank and turn it
in direction of the arrow. Continue turning
the rewind crank until you feel no more resistance
and the crank turns freely. Then open the back
cover of the camera and remove the film. After
unloading the exposed film, have it processed as
soon as possible.

•amera Care
• When nor using the flash untt for an extended
•‘»riod, test flash it occasionally to help rnaintain
lOacitor performance.
• When the glass surfaces of the viewfinder o^
f'e lens are smudged with fingerprint stains or
ther marks, promptly clean them by lightly
v>ping them with some lens-cleaning tissue,
•oistened with lens cleaning solution. Remove dirt
dust from these surfaces with a blower brush.
• In hot summer months, do not leave the camera
here it will get too hot — such as the beach. In
he trunk and interior compartments of a car
it can adversely affect film and battery
t'rformance. and even possibly damage the camera
'pchanism itself.
• Give your camera a good cleaning after using
in the mountains or the seaside. If neglected.
>ii air can corrode camera parts; while sand, dirt
nd other foreign matter can damage the camera's
•iternal mechanism.
• The camera houses a high voltage circuit which
can be a shock hazard. Thus, when the camera
malfunctions, never attempt to dismantle
the camera yourself.
Rntfpry Prpr.jutinrifi
• When not using the camera for an extended
period, be sure to remove the batteries This will
avoid damage from battery leakage.
• Generally, batteries will perform less satisfactorily
in cold temperatures. Thus, when shooting in
extreme cold, take such measures that will help
keep your batteries warm or carry a spare set of
batteries with you. One advisable method would
be to keep the batteries warm inside your pocket.
• Staining of battery terminals with sweat or
grease can result in poor electrical contact. Wipe
the terminals with a dry cloth before putting
the batteries into service.
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Specifications
Type: 35mm fixed-focus, leaf-shutter AE camera
with built-in flash.
Lens: Pentax Lens 35mm f/3.6; three-element,
three-lens-group composition.
Shutter: Electronically-controlled, behind-the-lens
shutter with speeds ranging from 1/400 to 1/32 sec.
Exposure Control: CdS sensor; Aperture-Priority
AE with aperture fixed at f/8; LED signal lamps
within viewfinder for low-light warning.
Film Speed Index: ISO 100, 200 and 400.
Viewfinder: Inverted-Galilean-type, direct-view
finder, magnification of 0.55X; with LED signal
lamp for low light warning, within viewfinder.
Focusing Control: Fixed focus type, with in-focus
range covering 1.5 meters to infinity.
Film Advance: Film advance knob.
Film Rewind: Film rewind crank (folding).
Exposure Counter: Self resetting, additive type.
Flash Exposure Capacity: About 360 shots in
succession (in ambient temperatures of
20 degrees C, using fresh alkaline batteries).
Flash Unit: On/off slide switch; variable flash
range using flash guide symbols; output equivalent
to GN10 (ISO 100, in meters). Flash range 1.5 -- 3
meters. Built-in flash-ready lamp. Recycling time
of about 7 sec. (using fresh alkaline batteries,
in ambient temperatures of 20 degrees C).
Power Source: Two 1.5V AA penlight batteries,
used to power the flash and exposure metering
systems. Ni-Cd batteries not suitable.
Dimensions: 120 (W) x 70 (H) x 47 (D) mm.
Weight: 185 grams (w/o batteries).
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WARRANTY POLICY
A(( Pentax cameras purchased through authorized
bona fide photographic distribution channels are
guaranteed against defects of material or work¬
manship for a period of twelve months from date
of purchase. Service will be rendered and defective
parts will be replaced without cost to you within
that period, provided the equipment does not
show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage,
mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical
corrosion, operation contrary to operating
instructions, or modification by an unauthorized
repair shop. Because the tolerances, quality, and
design compatibility of lenses other than Pentax
lenses are beyond our control, damage caused by
use of such lenses will not be covered by this
warranty policy. The manufacturer or its
authorized representatives shalt not be liable for
any repair or alterations except those made with
Its written consent and shall not be liable for
damages from delay or loss of use or from other
indirect or consequential damages of any kind,
whether caused by defective material or work-
nnanship or otherwise; and it is expressly agreed
that the liability of the manufacturer or its
representatives under all guarantees or warranties
whether express or implied, is strictly limited
to tf^eplacement of parts as hereinbefore
provided. No refunds will be made on repairs
performed by non authorized Pentax service
facilities.
Procedure During 12 month Warranty Period
Any Pentax which proves defective during the
12 month warranty period should be returned to
the dealer from whom you purchased the equip¬
ment or to the manufacturer. If there is no
representative of the manufacturer in your
country, send the equipment to the manufacturer
with postage prepaid. In this case, it will take
a considerable length of time before the equip¬
ment can be returned to you owing to the
complicated customs procedures required in
Japan m importing and re-exporting photographic
equipment. If the equipment is covered by
warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced
free of charge, and the equipment will be
returned to you upon completion of servicing. If
the equipment is not covered by warranty
regular charges of the manufacturer or of its
representatives will apply. Shipping charges are
to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was
purchased outside of the country where you wish
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to have serviced during the warranty period,
regular handling and servicing fees may be
charged by the manufacturer's representatives in
that country. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax
returned to the manufacturer will be serviced
free of charge according to this procedure and
warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping
charges and customs clearance fees are to be
borne by the sender. To prove the date of your
purchase when required, please keep the receipts
or bills covering the purchase of your equipment
for at least a year. Before sending your equipment
for servicing, please make sure that you are
sending it to the manufacturer's authorized
representatives or their accredited repair shops,
unless you are sending it directly to the manu*
facturer. Always obtain a quotation of the
service charge, and only after you accept the
quoted service charge, instruct the service station
to proceed with the servicing.
This warranty policy does not apply to Pentax
products purchased in the U.S.A., U.K.. or
Canada. The local warranty policies available
frorri PetUax distributors in those countries
supersede this warranty policy.

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