Asahi Pentax Espio 140V Operating Manual
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1. PENTAX ESPIO ESPIOM0V yaaa Copyright PENTAX Corporation 2003 ae 02 200302 Printed in Philippines PENTAX Corporation 2 36 9 Maeno cho ttabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN http Awww pentax co jp PENTAX Europe GmbH European Headquarters Julius Vosseler Strasse 104 22527 Hamburg GERMANY HQ http Awww pentaxeurope com Germany http www pentax de Pentax U K Limited Pentax House Heron drive Langley Slough Berks SL3 8PN U K http Awww pentax co uk Pentax France S A S 12 14 rue Jean Poulmarch 95106 Argenteuil Cedex FRANCE Pentax Benelux B V for Netherlands Spinveld 25 4815 HR Breda NETHERLANDS http www pentax nl for Belgium amp Luxembourg Weiveldiaan 3 5 1930 Zaventem BELGIUM http Awww pentax be Pentax Schweiz AG Widenholzstrasse 1 Postfach 367 8305 Dietlikon SWITZERLAND http Avww pentax ch Pentax Scandinavia AB P O Box 650 75127 Uppsala SWEDEN http Avww pentax se PENTAX U S A Inc 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood Colorado 80112 U S A http www pentax com Pentax Canada Inc 3131 Universal Drive Mississauga Ontario L4X 2E5 CANADA http Avww pentaxcanada ca RAYS IVIAMEMA 7174 8639 RRM RAISHTO 36 9 RYT 9DAMRMLR 7100 0014 HEATER ACH 1 11 1 TNI I CEISEURNHGS ORRMA CMS L TOMEI HOTS PENTAX The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community a Congratulations on your purchase of the PENTAX ESPIO140V 142. o Se O A T A EE 8i FLASH SHOOTING 8 1 Flash effective ranges REWINDING THE FILM IN MID ROLL Depress the mid roll rewind button 1 with the protruding part of the strap clamp Check that 0 is blinking before removing the film from the camera 10 TAKING PICTURES WITH VARIOUS EXPOSURE MODES 10 1 EXPOSURE MODES Open the lens protector and press the AF Self timer button X AF to select exposure mode 1 Single frame photography no icon displayed This mode is set by simply opening the lens protector Even if the shutter release button is held down only one picture is taken 2 Self timer photography Use of a tripod is recommended The picture will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed Press the shutter release button halfway down confirm the green lamp is lit and press the shutter release button fully The self timer is engaged and the self timer lamp lights The picture will be taken approximately 3 seconds after the self timer lamp starts to blink To cancel the operation before it is completed press the Self AF button AF 3 Remote control photography Using optional remote control unit The self timer lamp blinks slowly and the camera is in remote control mode Press the shutter release on the remote control unit The self timer lamp will blink rapidly and the picture will be taken after approximately 3 seconds 4 Infinity Landscape
3. Zoom button Film information window Battery chamber cover Back cover Tripod socket Mid roll rewind button Back cover release lever STRAP ATTACHMENT Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated Protrusion can be used for pushing the mid roll rewind button and the date button INSTALLING A BATTERY insert the battery with the plus side up in accordance with the indication label in the battery chamber Use one 3V Lithium Battery CR123A or the equivalent For DATE model setting the date and time Refer to the section 5 IMPRINTING DATE TIME 4 BASIC OPERATION 1 Open the back cover 2 Load the film Pull out the film leader end to reach the FILM mark If there is dirt on the film detector the film cannot be wound properly 3 Close the back cover The film automatically advances to the first frame If E blinks on the LCD panel repeat step 1 3 to load the film properly 4 Open the lens protector to turn the switch ON 5 Adjust the focus frame in the middle of the viewfinder to optimum clarity by diopter adjustment lever Compose your subject by using the zoom button and focus on the subject within the autofocus frame 6 Press the shutter release button halfway down to confirm the focus with green lamp lights on and press the shutter release button completely to take a picture The flash automatically discharges in low light 7 The film will be rewound automaticall
4. photography a Use this mode to take a distant landscape or distant subject through a window 5 Spot AF mode SPOT AF Use this mode to focus on a specific subject Focus on the subject with the center of the AF frame Closing the lens protector cancels the mode and returns the camera to single frame mode 10 2 FLASH RED EYE REDUCTION FLASH AND SLOW SHUTTER SPEED MODES Open the lens protector and press the Flash button to select flash mode 1 Auto flash Normal mode no icon displayed The flash will automatically discharge in low light and back light conditions 2 Auto Red eye reduction flash Normal mode with red eye flash discharges 3 Auto mode Daylight flash ON The flash will always discharge in both bright and dark conditions This mode can be used when a portrait is taken in a back light situation or as a fill in flash in daylight 4 Slow shutter speed with flash OFF 2 The flash will not discharge and the picture is taken at a slow speed of up to 2 seconds Use the mode in places where flash photography is prohibited or for a natural exciting light effect at night or indoors 5 Slow shutter speed with red eye reduction flash ON amp 4 It is possible to take subjects and background in a balanced way by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow speed to expose the low light background Red eye reduction flash To reduce r
5. 0V DATE and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact hotography l Your pae light weight camera is a great companion to preserve your favorite memories e Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to ensure you understand the features and capabilities of this camera i e Please read the Pentax User s Safety Guide before using the camera for safe operation e The illustrations used in this manual may differ from the camera s actual appearance e I lustrations in this operating manual are for the DATE model SPECIFICATIONS Type 35 mm fully automatic lens shutter with built in zoom lens and auto flash Film Auto film speed setting with 35 mm perforated DX coded film with ISO rating from 25 3200 1EVstep Non DX coded films are set to ISO 25 Format 24 x 36 mm Film loading Auto film loading Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to first frame Film winding Auto film winding Film rewinding Auto film rewinding at the end of roll Auto stop upon completion of rewinding Rewinding time approx 25 sec with 24 exposure film Rewinding in mid roll provided Frame number Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending order when shooting and descending order when rewinding External Display LCD Liquid Crystal Display Lens 38 140mm f 5 8 11 8 8 elements in 6 groups Angle of view 59 17 5 Focusing system Pentax phase matching passive 5 point a
6. 2 m 1 22 3 ft WIDE 1 15 3 6 m 1 64 9 84 ft TELE ISO 400 film used Flash recycling time Approx 5 sec under Pentax testing conditions Date module Crystal quartz controlled LCD digital clock auto calendar up to the year 2100 Date imprint from the front side of film Imprinting mode Year Month Day 2 Day Hour Minute 3 no imprint i4 Month Day Year 5 Day Month Year Power source One 3V lithium battery CR123A or equivalent Battery life Approx 14 rolls of 24 Exposure film when 50 of shooting uses flash under Pentax testing conditions Battery exhaustion warning 0 appears on the LCD panel Shutter is locked when is blinking Size amp Weight 120 5 W x 60 5 H x 42 D mm 4 8 x 2 4 x 1 7 210g 6 9 02 without battery Optional Remote control Infrared remote control unit releases the shutter 3 seconds after the shutter button on the unit is pressed Works up to 5 meters from the front of the camera SPECIFICATIONS AND EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ed NAMES OF WORKING PARTS Lens protector Shutter release button AF Self timer button Flash button LCD panel Diopter adjustment lever Date button Built in flash Viewfinder window Lens Remote control receiver Light sensor window Autofocus window Self timer lamp Strap lug Viewfinder eyepiece Green lamp Red lamp
7. e protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation tf this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV ecnnician Jor help For Customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations
8. ed eye caused by light from the flash being reflected in the subject s eyes The flash discharges once to make the subject s pupils contract prior to firing the main flash Use a of tripod is recommended to avoid camera shake at slow shutter speeds e Closing the lens protector cancels the mode and return to Auto flash mode Normal mode Do not place your hand on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns 10 3 Focus lock shooting When the main subject is not in the focus frames 1 Aim the focus frames to main subject and press the shutter release button halfway down 2 While holding the shutter release button thi es i RE halfway down and then re aim the camera l to your desired compose then press the shutter release button fully to take a picture For Customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undersired operation Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the use s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonabi
9. nting mode KN E Pa Hy TSI VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Autofocus frame Focuses on the subject within this frame a Multi AF at wide and Spot AF t Multi AF at telephoto Picture area When taking normal pictures compose your subject within this frame Close distance compensation frame When the camera to subject distance is less than 1 4 m compose your subject within this frame EA 7 LAMP INDICATIONS Green lamp Autofocus status Lights up The subject is in focus Blinks The subject is out of focus The distance is too close Difficult subject matter for the autofocus Red lamp Flash status Lights up Flash is charged Ready to take a picture Blinks Flash is charging AF illuminator When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down in low light condition the flash discharges to provide illumination making it easy for the autofocus to work ISO 38mm 140mm 25 10 8 1 6m 2 6 5 1 ft 50 0 8 2 2m 2 6 7 2 ft 1 15 1 3m 3 8 4 2 ft 100 0 8 3 1m 2 6 10 0 ft 1 15 1 8m 3 8 5 9 ft 200 0 8 4 4m 2 6 14 0 ft 1 15 2 5m 3 8 8 3 ft 400 0 8 6 2m 2 6 20 0 ft 1 15 3 6m 3 8 12 0 ft 800 0 8 8 8m 2 6 29 0 ft 1 15 5 1m 3 8 17 0 ft 1600 0 8 12 5m 2 6 41 0 ft 1 15 7 2m 3 8 24 0 ft 3200 2 6 58 0 ft 1 15 10 0m 3 8 33 0 ftl 0 8 17 5m EES LNN oe a AN naie m
10. utofocus Landscape mode Spot AF AF illuminator Focus lock Autofocusing range 0 8m 2 62ft at Wide angle and 1 15 m 3 77 ft at Telephoto Macro zoom mode Maximum magnification approx 0 12 x Equivalent to A4 size Zooming Electronic zoom Shutter Programmed AE electronic shutter with speed approx 1 360 2 sec Electromagnetic release Self timer LED lamp indication Delay time approx 10 sec Cancellation after activation is possible Viewfinder Actual image zoom viewfinder 80 field of view Magnification 0 44 x WIDE 1 49 x TELE Diopter adjustment range 3m 1m per meter Frame Autofocus frame Picture frame Close distance compensation frame Green lamp lit in focus Green light blinks out of focus or hard to autofocus subject Red tamp tit Flash is charged Red lamp blinks Fiash is charging Exposure control Programmed AE control AE compensation in a back light situation Range EV 10 5 17 5 at WIDE EV 14 19 at TELE in Auto or Daylight Sync mode ISO 400 EV6 EV17 5 at WIDE EV6 EV19 at TELE in Slow Shutter Speed mode ISO 400 Exposure meter switch shutter release button Flash Built in zoom flash with red eye reduction Automatic flash discharge in low light and back light situations in Auto mode Flash ON Day light Sync Slow Shutter Speed Sync up to 2 sec Automatic soft flash discharge at close up distance Flash effective range 0 8 6
11. y after you have exposed the last frame of the roll 8 Unload the film after confirm 0 blinks on the LCD panel When the lens protector is opened the lens slightly extends e When the camera is left unused for 3 minutes with the power on the zoom lens automatically retracts to 38 mm to prevent it from damage When the camera is unused for 5 minutes in the remote control mode the zoom lens will be retracted to 38 mm position and cancel the remote control mode ETA Ra ae ET O 7 B IMPRINTING DATE TIME DATE model only Selecting the Mode Press the DATE button to change the mode as shown in Fig 5 Year tack Day Day Hour Minute J No imprinting Month Day Year L Day Month Year Correcting the date and time 1 Press the Date button for 3 seconds the Year digits and D will blink 2 Each time the Date button is pressed the blinking digits change in the following manner Year gt Month gt Day Hour gt Minute stop pressing the button when the desired digits appear to be corrected es A 3 Press the Zoom button to change the ae blinking digits 4 4 Repeat 2 and 3 to change the date and x time 5 After adjusted all press the DATE button until blinking stops Note e M above the digit indicates Month When the battery cover is opened or a new battery is installed the time is set to 0 00 and no inpri
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