Asahi Pentax PC-303 Instruction Manual
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1. PENTAX Congratulations You now own an automatic compact camera that gives you a wonderful time at your enjoyable gathering with your family and friends Although this camera is so easy to use it is highly recommended to read this operating manual carefully so that you can enjoy taking pictures even more with this camera SPECIFICATIONS Type 33mm auto focus leaf shutter camera with built in flash Film 35mm perforated cartridge film 24mm X 36mm format Film Speed Setting Manual film speed setting at ISO 100 200 and 400 Film Winding Rewinding Automatic film winding and rewinding Lens Pentax 35mm f 4 5 3 elements in 3 groups Focusing System Active infrared automatic focusing with focus lock device Focusing range 1 2m 3 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 Battery Life Approx 40 rolls of 36 exposure film without flash approx 8 rolls of 36 exposure film with flash Dimensions 117 5 W X 67 H X 47 5 D mm 4 6 X 2 6 X 1 97 Weight 185g 6 5 oz without batteries Special note Use the film for color or black and white prints Color slide film is not recommended SARAS OPERATING MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MODE D2. EMPLOI MANUAL DE OPERACIONES DESCRIPTION OF PARTS Shutter release button Auto focus window Exposure counter Viewfinder window Light sensor window Flash Flash switch Back cover release lever Lens Lens protector Film information window Back cover Flash ready lamp Film leader end mark Viewfinder eyepiece Film chamber Battery chamber cover Take up spool Sprocket Film speed set lever Film rewind lever Rewind shaft GO0GG9E0OGGOG000000008 alivio y SON ali Pe g oh T f INSERTING BATTERIES Fig 1 2 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 1 Open the battery chamber cover O by inserting a coin into the slot and twisting it as indicated 2 Insert two batteries by aligning and marks of the batteries with the marks on the cover then close the cover CHECKING BATTERIES BEFORE USE Fig 3 4 1 Open the lens protector compietely 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 t
3. 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 snould be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer tf 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 photographic 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 where 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 fees are to be borne by the sender To prove the data of your purchase when required please keep the
4. receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year Before sending your equipment for servicing 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 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 distribu tors in those countries supersede this warranty policy
5. akes 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 for a long period SETTING FILM SPEED Fig 5 Align the index of the film speed set lever with the corresponding film speed SO 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 6 9 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 fiim leader end mark t4 J 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 Fig 10 12 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 2m 3 9 ft to infinity FOCUSING Fig 13 15 Place the subject at the center of the viewfinder when you take a picture To f
6. ing 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 5 Do not drop the camera into water It s not water resistant 6 Operate the camera under temperatures between 10 C 14 F and 40 C 104 F WARRANTY POLICY 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 alternations 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 express or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made
7. ocus on the subject ina peripheral area point the center of the viewfinder at the subject first then depress the shutter release button haifway recompose the picture and release the shutter USING FLASH Fig 16 17 The red lamp in the viewfinder recommends you to use the flash 1 Slide the flash switch out 2 When the flash ready lamp B lights up you are ready to take a picture using 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 100 film approx 1 2 3 1m 3 9 10 2 ft ISO 200 film approx 1 2 4 4m 3 9 14 4 ft ISO 400 film approx 1 6 6 3m 5 2 20 7 ft REWINDING FILM Fig 18 20 The motor stops automatically at the end of the film 1 To rewind the film push the film rewind lever O 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 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 clean
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