Pentax PC-300 DATE User manual

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9 S«lf-tim«r Button
# Auxiliary Rewind Button
9 Shutter Release Button
9 Film Counter
9 Built-in Flash
9 Viewfinder Window
9 Lens Protector
9 Self-timer/Red-eye Reduction Lamp
0 Light Censor Window
9 Lens
9 Beck Cover Release Lever
9 Viewfinder Eyepiece
9 Film Information Window
9 Tripod Socket
9 Red-eye Reduction Flash Switch
9 Battery Chamder Cover
9 Back Cover
9 Adjuster
You need two *AA' alkalins batteries to opeMita this camera. Ni-Cd and manganese batteries
are not usuablo.
1. Open the battery chamber cover. (Sea figure US .)
2. Insert two batteries by aligning (-f) and ( —) marks of the batteries with marks on the
cover, then close the cover (See figure 0$ )
■ Up to 10 rolls of 24 -exposure film can be taken with new alkaline (LR 6) batteries
assuming that all of pictures are taken with flash. (According to Pentax testing conditions)
Battery Check
When the batteries are properly inserted and the shutter button is pressed halfway, the
green lamp at the center bottom of the finder light up or blinks. (See figure B .)
• The camera does not operate when the batteries have been used up or have been
improperly inserted.
' As the batteries deplete, flash recharging and film winding/rewinding will take longer.
Replace the batteries as soon as you notice this.
• Batteries must be handled with care Incorrect use of batteries can cause overheating or even
explosions.
■ Battery performance is poor at low temperatures but returns to normal at ordinary temperatures.
• Do not short-circuit, disassemble, recharge or throw used batteries into fire as they may expkxle.
Handling Precautions
1 This is not an underwater camera and it may not be possible to repair it if it is immersed in
water. Contact authorized service facility
2 Sand or mud entering the camera may damage the camera. Do not place it directly on a sandy
beach It is not designed for professional or other taxing uses
3 Do not use paint thinner, benzene or other solvents for cleaning the camera.
4 Do not store or leave the camera for a long lime in places where the temperature is high.
5 Moisture condensation will form in the camera when it is brought into a warm room after snoot¬
ing in cold weather. Put the camera in the camera bag or a vinyt bag before bringing itio to
lower the temperature change Take out the camera when the temperature change is tess drealic.
6 A camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it or bang it against objects. Have it inspoctod
when it is exposed to strona shock or pressure. ^
7 The camera operates normally within a temperature range of 40\;(1 04 F) to 5 l .(23 V-
s' The camera contains high voltage circuits. To prevent electric shock and other hazards, do not
disassemble the camera.
9 The camera should be returned in for servics every year or every other year to keep it in proper
working order. It is also a good idea to have it insp^ed when it has not been used for a long
time or before taking important photographs.

Power Switch
The power Is turned on by opening the lens protector. (See figure Q] .)
Film Loading
DX-coded film with ISO ratings from tOO to 400 can be used. Camera film speed is automatically
set when the film Is inserted.
' Camera film speed is set to ISO 400 when ISO 400 or faster films are inserted and set to ISO
100 when films slower than ISO 400 are inserted.
Do not expose the film to direct sunlight when it is inserted.
1. Press down the back cover release lever to open the back cover. (See figure IH .)
2. The film can easily be loaded by ful^ inserting the lower end of the film cartridge first and then
inserting the top end. (See figure SJ.)
3. Align the film leader with the film load mark. (See figure B].)
* Insert the film between the guide rails and remove any slack.
4. Close the back cover. (See figure [5].)
5. Open the lens protector and press the shutter button once to automatically load the film
and “V is displayed in the film counter. If '1' is not displayed, the film has not been
loaded properly. Load it again. (See figure [S .)

Ph«t«araphy
{(••p a distance of at least 1.5 m between the subject and the camera. When taking pictures
outdoors, keep the sun behind you to take good pictures.
Caution : Make sure not to put your fingers or hair in front of the lens, light sensor window
and built-in flash.
1. Open the lens protector Look through the viewfinder and compose your image. (See
figure [T .)
• The lens cannot be focused at distances less than 1.5 m
2. Depress the shutter release button halfway and the green lamp in the finder lights up. The picture
can now be taken If the green lamp blinks, this indicates that the built-in flash is being charged
or that battery power is too low. In this case, release the button and wait a few seconds before
pressing it again. The picture can be taken if the green lamp in the finder lights up. (See figure!).)
* When the green lamp is blinking, the flash is not charged. Release the shutter release button
and wait a few seconds for the flash to be charged
' If the green lamp is still blinking after waiting 10 seconds or more, the batteries should be
replaced.
Flash Photography
1 The built-in flash in this camera is automatically activated when available light is not sufficient
for proper exposure.
2 The table on the right shows the distance ranges
that will produce good pictures.
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function
To reduce the red-eye phenomenon in the picture, set the red-eye reduction flash switch ON.
With this mode, the red-eye reduction lamp illuminates the subject just before the shutter is
released. (See figure .)
Rad-eye phenomenon in flash photography
Whan a picture is taken using a flash, a subject' s eyes may appear red in the print. This
phenomenon is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina. It can be
reduced when the surroundings of the subject are brightened, or shooting distance is
shortened with the lens set at the wide-angle position or by employing the red-eye reduction
flash feature.
SeH-Timer Photography
This function allows the photographer to include himself in the picture
As illustrated, when the self-timer button is pressed, the self-timer lamp lights up and the timer starts as soon
as the button is pressed The picture is taken 10 seconds after the button is pressed. (The lamp starts blinking
durir>g the final three seconds.) (See figure QO .)
* If you want to cancel the self-timer after pressing the button, press the button once again or turn off the power
* The seff-timer does not operate in dark places when the flash is not charged. Check that the green lamp lights
up before using the self-timer.
* Use of a tripod is recommended for self-timer photography
FUm Rewinding
The film is automatically rewound when the last picture is taken.
The film counter reverses and the motor stops automatically when the film is completely rewound. Make sure that
the film counter indicates 'S’' before opening the back cover and removing the film, (See figure •)
Rewinding Film in Mid-roll
Open the lens protector and press the auxiliary rewind button with the adjuster pin on the
strap to rewind the film in mid-roll. The motor stops automatically when the film is
completely rewound.
Make sure that the film counter indicates 'S'* before opening the back cover and removing
the film. (See figure SI.)

SPECIFICATIONS
Type;
Film:
Picture format:
Film loading:
Film movement:
Frame number:
Lens:
Focusing system:
Shutter:
Self-timer;
Viewfinder:
Exposure;
Flash:
Charging time:
Power source;
Size and weight:
Date recording system;
Date imprinting modes;
Date imprinting power source:
Size and weight:
35mm lens-shutter camera
35 mm DX-coded film with ISO rating from 100 to 400; J135
cartridge. The camera film speed is automatically set to ISO lOO
when non-DX film is used.
24 mm X 36 mm
Auto film loading. Closing the back cover and pressing the
shutter release button will automatically wind film to first
exposure.
Auto winding: auto rewinding starts at end of roll. (Rewind speed:
approximately 22 sec for 24-exposure film.) Film can also be
rewound in mid roll.
Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending
order when shooting and descending order when rewinding.
Pentax 35 mm, f/4.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
Free focus. Focusing range: 1.5m (4.9ft.) to infinity.
Programmed AE electronic shutter.
Electronic lamp indication. Approx. 10-sec delay.
Cancellation after activation Is possible.
Albada type bright frame finder
Programmed auto-exposure Range: EV 10 - 15 (ISO 100)
Built-in flash with automatic low-luminance firing.
Approx. 6 sec according to Pentax testing conditions.
Two 1.5 V "AA" alkaline batteries. (Ni-Cd and maganese
batteries are not usable.)
120 (W) X 70 (H) X 50 (D)mm : approx. 185 g
Information is recorded on the reverse side of the film.
Push button to set unit to any of five modes; “Year/Mon/Day”,
“Day/Flour/Min/”, “." (Blank), "Mon/Day/Year” or
“Day/Mon/Year”.
3 V lithium battery (one CR2025 battery)
120 (W) X 70(H) X53 (D)mm : approx. 200 g
Reversal film (slide film) may not be properly exposed. Use of negative color film (print film) is
recommended.
NOTE : THIS IS APPLICABLE TO THE PC 300 DATE MODEL ONLY.
9 Mode button Q Select button O Adjust button O Battery cover fixing screw
Eachhme you press the Mode button O . the mode in the LCD panel ctiaiges in successioMrom
(R “Year-Month-Day" to ® “Day-Hour-Minute’ to © -, *° ® Month-Day-Year^^
to © “Day-Month-Year". Stop pressing the button when the desired mode appears.
indicates that no data will be imprinted on the picture.
lyO-fg. "M" in the LCD panel indicates "Month . Use the adjuster pin on the strap to press
the buttons.
f'^PresTthe'^^Sel'ect" button O until you reach the flickering digit which you wish to change.
2 Press the “Adjust” button O to change the digit of specified category you chose with the Select
button A Digits increase by one each time you press the “Adjust button 9 . It you keep it
depressed, the digit will advance continuously after two or three seconjds_ ...hii.c"
3 Adjusting the second: Press the "Select” button O until : will flicker. And press the Adjust
button O in sync with a time signal to set the second to zero. _
4. After the correction, press the "Select" button O to make the data imprinting possible (the bar
mark (-) appears on the LCD panel).
The databack is powered by one CR2025 3V Lithium battery. When the displays in the LCD cannot
be seen clearly or when the watch function becomes unstable, replace the Battery with a new one
by loosening Battery cover fixing screw # . When the battery is set correctly. Data will be displayed.
Reset the data according to “Correcting the Data".

WMiUllTY N)ucy
All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona tide photographic distribution channels are
guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship 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, mis¬
handling, 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 shaH
not be liable lor 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 guarantees or warrarv
ties, whether express or implied, is sthctly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided.
No refunds will be made on repairs performed by nonauthorized 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 represen¬
tative 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 equipment can be returned
to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by war¬
ranty. 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 If your Pentax equipment was purchased
outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular han¬
dling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer's representatives in that country. Not¬
withstanding 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 cus¬
toms clearance fees are to be borne by the sender. To prove the data of your purchase when re¬
quired, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment lor at least a year.
Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufac¬
turer's authorized representatives or their accredited repair shops, unless you are sending it direct¬
ly to the manufacturer 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 does not apply to Pentax products purchased in the U.S.A., U.K. or Canada.
The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in those countries auperoede
this warranty poNcy.
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