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.
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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.