Pentax PC35AF-M SE Date User manual

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Thank you very much for choosing the
Pentax PC35AF- Mor PC35AF-MDATE.
As you already know, this high--precision,
high- performance 35mm compfitt’ 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 abuilt-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 ......
FILM LOADING
REWINDING FILM
TAKING PICTURES ........................ ooooooooo
RECOMMENDED CAMERA-TO-SUBJECT DISTANCE
CAMERA HOLDING ------
FLAS-H PHOTOG RAPHY
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION '- -----
SE LF-TIMER .
FOCUS-LOCK TECHNIQUE ......
P-M DATE ......
ISERTING BATTERIES ..................
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
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SETTING DATA
ATTACHING STRAP &SOFT CASE
TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA ......
SPECIFICATIONS ...... .......
WARRANTY POLICY
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OSelf-timer Lever
9Exposure Counter
OShutter Release Button
0Auto Focus Windows
0Exposure Compensation Lever
QViewfinder Eyepiece
0Flash Head
9Strap Lugs
9Grip
ml Self-timer Lamp
mLens Protector Release Lever
CD Light Sensor
(9 Taking Lens
CD Lens Protector
G) Film Leader End Mark
GE Flash Ready Lamp
0Viewfinder Eyepiece

®Film Type Indicator
‘D Back Cover Release Lever
(I) Flash Pop-up Release Lever
0Film Transport Indicator
@Film Rewind Button
QFilm Rewind Lever
63 Manual Film Speed Selector
©Tripod Screw Socket
QD Battery Chamber Cover 20 21 22 23 24 25 25

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This camera does not
operate without batteries
in it. Use two 1.5V AA
penlight batteries. Use
of alkaline batteries
(LR-6) is recommended,
rather than manganese
batteries which have
less power. DO NOT
use nicad batteries.
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1. Open the Battery Qham/ber Cover at the base
of the camera by sliding it\in the direction of the
arrow; use afingernail 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 in 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
0The batteries should be inserted correctly
according to the +and —markings indicated in
the chamber.
0When replacing, be sure to use two fresh batteries
of the same brand and type.
0If the batteries are not used for along time,
remove them from the camera. Leaving them in
the camera may cause acid leakage and possible
damage to the camera mechanism.
0Never break up, recharge or throw used batteries
into fire as they may-explode.

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1. Open the Lens Protector by sliding the Release
Lever in the direction of the arrow.
2. To close, just push the Lens Protector back,
locking it in its original position. “
0When the Lens Protector is closed, or even when
it is slightly pushed back, asafety device locks
the Shutter Release Button to prevent theaccidental
shutter release.

1. After opening the Lens Protector, partially Battery capacity
depress the Shutter Release Button while covering If the batteries are getting weak, the flash recycling
the Light Sensor as illustrated. time and the auto winding/rewinding action
2. When the lamp (red and green) in the upper becomes noticeably slower.
section of the viewfinder glows, accompanied
by abeeping 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.
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Ordinary film
Align the red line of the Manual Film Speed
Selector at the base of the camera with the
corresponding ISO number of the film being used.
so? 200 400 1000
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