Pentax PC-100 User manual

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WARRANTY POUCY
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized
bona fide photographic distribution channels are
guaranteed against defects of material or workman¬
ship 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 evi¬
dence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling,
tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation
contrary to operating instructions, or modification by
an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its
authorized representatives shall not be liable for any
repairs or alterations except those made with its
written consent and shall not be liable for damages
from delay or loss of use or for other indirect or
consequential damages of any kind, whether caused
by defective material or workmanship or otherwise:
and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the
manufacturer or its representatives under all guar¬
antees or warranties, whether expressed or implied,
is strictly limited to the replacement 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 equipment which proves defective during
the 12-month warranty period should be returned to
the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment
or to the manufacturer. If there is no representative
of the manufacturer in your country, send the equip¬
ment to the manufacturer, with postage prepaid. In
this case, it will take a considerable length of time
before the equipment can be returned to you owing
to the complicated customs procedures required in
Japan for importing and re-exporting pnotographic
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 manu¬
facturer or of its representatives will apply. If your
Pentax equipment was purchased outside of the
country' w'here you wish to have it serviced during the
warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees
may be charged by the manufacturer's representa¬
tives in that country. Notwithstanding this, Pentax
equipment 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 tees 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 sen/icing,
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 manufacturer. Always obtain a
quotation of the service charge, and only after you
accept the quoted senrice charge, instruct the service
station to proceed with the servicing.
This warranty does not apply to Pentax products
purchased in the U.S.A., U.K, or Canada. The local
warranty policies available from Pentax distribu¬
tors in those countries supersede this warranty
policy.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type: 35mm leaf-shutter camera with built-in flash.
Filna; 35mm perforated cartridge film.
24mm X 36mm format.
Film Speed Setting; Manual film speed setting at
ISO too, 200 and 400.
Film Winding/Rewinding: Automatic film winding
and rewinding.
Lens: Pentax 35mm f/4.5. 3 elements in 3 groups.
Focusing System: Free focus. Focusing range: 1.5m
{4.9ft.)to infinity.
Shutter: Behind-the-lens shutter with fixed shutter
speed at 1/125 sec.
Flash; Built-in type with guide number 10 (ISO
100/m). Recycling time: approx. 6 seconds with
fresh alkaline batteries.
Power Source; Two 1.5V "AA" alkaline or manga¬
nese batteries. (Ni-Cd batteries not usable.)
Dimensions: 122(W)X71(H)X47,5(D) mm
(4.8'X2.8'X1.9').
Weight;.190g(6.8oz.) without batteries.
Special note: Use the film for color or black-and-
white prints. Color slide film is not recommended.
CAUTIONS
1. Do not drop or bang your camera against a hard
surface.
2. Keep the viewfinder area and the lens clean, If
they become dirty with finger prints and/or other
things, wipe them off using a lens cleaning tissue
and lens cleaning liquid.
3. Do not use solvents, such as thinner or alcohol,
to clean the camera.
4. Do not expose the camera to excessive heat or
moisture.
description of parts
O Shutter release button
O Exposure counter
0 Viewfinder window
0 Light-sensor window
0 Flash
0 Flash switch
O Lens
0 Lens protector
0 Film-information window
0 Back cover
0 Flash ready lamp
0 Film-leader-end mark
0 Viewfinder eyepiece
0 Film chamber
0 Back-cover release lover
0 Battery-chamber cover
0 Take-up spool
: 0 Sprocket
0 Film-speed-set lever
0 Film rewind lever
0 Rewind shaft

INSERTING BATTERIES (Fig. 11
You need two "AA" batteries to operate this camera.
Although both manganese and alkaline batteries are
suitable for this camera, the latter is recommended
for longer battery life. Ni-Cd batteries are not suitable.
Insert two batteries by aligning (+) and (-) marks
of the batteries with the marks on the cover,
then close the cover.
CHECKING BATTERIES BEFORE USE (Rg.2—31
1. Open the lens protector ©completely. Now
the camera is operable.
•Unless the protector is fully opened, the shutter
is not operable to avoid accidental shooting.
2. Depress the shutter release button O halfway
while covering the light-sensor window © as
shown.
3. A red lamp lights up when batteries are properly
loaded.
Replace the batteries with fresh ones when film
advance becomes slow or flash recycling takes more
than 30 seconds.
•When replacing, use batteries of the same type and
make.
•Do not leave batteries in the camera to avoid
possible leakage when storing the camera lor a long
period.
SETTING FILM SPEED (Fig.41
Align the index of the film-speed-set lever ® with
the corresponding film speed (ISO) of the film in use.
•This camera is designed to use the film with ISO
100, 200 or 400.
•The film speed is indicated on the film package.
LOADING FILM (Fig.5—81
When loading or unloading the film, avoid the direct
sunlight.
1. Open the back cover by sliding the back-cover
release lever ®.
2. Place the film cartridge by first fitting its flat side
on the rewind shaft.
3. Pull the film leader out and place it on the film-
leader-end mark ® [ M 1
•Make sure that the film is properly placed
between the guide rails while taking up any slack
left in the film.
4. Close the back cover. Release the shutter four ^
times until the exposure counter © reaches "1".
TAKING PICTURES (Flg.9—11|
1. Open the lens protector. Look through the
viewfinder and compose your image.
2. Depress the shutter release button halfway.
Make sure that a red lamp does not come on
inside the viewfinder. When the red lamp lights
up. use the flash,
3. When you are ready, release the shutter.
The shooting range is from 1.5m (4.9 ft.) to
infinity.
USING FLASH |Fig.12-13)
The red lamp in the viewfinder recommends you to
use the flash.
1. Slide the flash switch © in the direction of the
arrow.
2. When the flash ready lamp ® lights up, you are
ready to take a picture rising the flash Keep your
finger off the shutter release button until the
ready lamp comes on. Make sure to keep your
finger off the flash head when taking a picture.
Slide the flash switch back after shooting.
The flash helps take brilliant pictures of backlit
subjects.
Flash Control Range
The flash covers following ranges:
ISO 100film = approx. l,5-3.1m (4.9-10.2ft.)
ISO 200 film = approx. 1.5—4,4m (4.9—14.4ft.)
ISO 400 film = approx. 1.6—6.3m (5.2—20.7ft.)
REWINDING FILM (Fig.14-15)
The motor stops automatically at the end of the film.
1. To rewind the film, push the film rewind lever
® in the direction of the arrow and hold it there
until rewind finishes.
2. The motor stops automatically with the exposure
counter showing "S",
3. Open the back cover and remove the film
cartridge from the chamber.

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