Pentax PC35AF-M SE Date User manual

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PENTAX

Thank you very much for choosing the
Pentax PC35AF-M or PC35AF-M DATE.
As you already know, this high-precision,
high-performance 35mm compact camera
offers you the convenience of auto focus¬
ing, auto exposure, auto film loading, auto
film winding/rewinding and auto film
speed setting. It also features a built-in
auto flash that enables you to take beauti¬
ful pictures in dim light. Moreover, the
PC35AF-M DATE is equipped with an auto
data-recording unit to imprint the date and
time on your picture. Please read this
operating manual carefully through and
familiarize yourself with the camera so that
you can fully enjoy long-lasting, reliable
service it offers.

CONTENTS.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS .—.*.
INSERTING BATTERIES... ■ .
OPENING/CLOSING LENS PROTECTOR .
CHECKING BATTERY STATUS.. . .. ...
SETTING FILM SPEED ...
DX FILM.. rr*—~ .
FILM LOADING ....-*.
REWINDING FILM . • —-.
TAKING PICTURES ...
RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE..-.
CAMERA HOLDING ....
FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ....*.
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION ..
SELF-TIMER ..—.‘ : .
FOCUS-LOCK TECHNIQUE.......~.
PC35AF-M DATE .. ...— ™ —*.
INSERTING BATTERIES ..-.—rv-——.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS .— ™ .* ~...
SETTING DATA ..—.
ATTACHING STRAP & SOFT CASE .~.—.
TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA .*.
SPECIFICATIONS ..— . -..
WARRANTY POLICY ..
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O Self-timer Lever
0 Exposure Counter
0 Shutter Release Button
O Auto Focus Windows
0 Exposure Compensation Lever
0 Viewfinder Eyepiece
Q Flash Head
© Strap Lugs
© Grip
© Self-timer Lamp
© Lens Protector Release Lever
© Light Sensor
©Taking Lens
© Lens Protector
© Film Leader End Mark
© Flash Ready Lamp
©Viewfinder Eyepiece
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©Fi Im Type Indicator
©Back Cover Release Lever
© Flash Pop-up Release Lever
© Film Transport Indicator
© Film Rewind Button
©Film Rewind Lever
©Manual Film Speed Selector
©Tripod Screw Socket
© Battery Chamber Cover
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1. Open the Battery Chamber Cover at the base
of the camera by sliding it in the direction of the
arrow; use a fingernail in the groove to push and
raise the cover.
2. Fit two batteries into the chamber as indicated
with the + and - markings.
3. Close the cover by pushing it back fn the
direction of the arrow. When the Exposure
Counter is at S (Start), closing the cover will
automatically activate the auto winding mechanism
and set the camera for the first frame.

Batteries
• The batteries should be inserted correctly
according to the + and - markings indicated in
the chamber.
• When replacing, be sure to use two fresh batteries
of the same brand and type.
• If the batteries are not used for a long time,
remove them from the camera. Leaving them in
the camera may cause acid leakage and possible
damage to the camera mechanism.
• Never break up, recharge or throw used batteries
into fire as they may explode.

1. Open the Lens Protector by sliding the Release • When the Lens Protector is closed, or even when *
Lever in the direction of the arrow. it is slightly pushed back, a safety device locks $
2. To close, just push the Lens Protector back, the Shutter Release Button to prevent the-accidental g
locking it in its original position. shutter release.

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1. After opening the Lens Protector, partially
depress the Shutter Release Button while covering
the Light Sensor as illustrated.
2. When the lamp (red and green) in the upper
section of the viewfinder glows, accompanied
by a beeping sound, the batteries are properly
placed in the chamber. If the batteries are
incorrectly loaded, or weak or dead, the Shutter
Release Button cannot be depressed, nor can film
be wound. If the batteries are weak, replace both
batteries with fresh ones.
Battery capacity
If the batteries are getting weak, the flash recycling
time and the auto winding/rewinding action
becomes noticeably slower.
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