User manual PENTAX ESPIO 24 EW

[. . . ] Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you EN-8 accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing: This warranty policy does not affect the customer's statutory rights. The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy. FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in this manual. CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the user or damage to the equipment. [. . . ] Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. Condensation on the interior or the exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust and / or corrosion. Furthermore, if the camera is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the formation of ice may cause damage. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is minimized. Precautions for storage Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where temperature and humidity are high such as in a car. Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs or in a case where chemicals are handled. Store it in a place with good air circulation to prevent fungus growth. EN-11 Precautions for proper care Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder window. Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the camera. To clean the external camera surfaces, but not glass surfaces; use of a dry or silicone-treated cloth is recommended. Other precautions The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50°C to ­10°C (122°F to 14°F). To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the camera be inspected every one or two years. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is being prepared for an important photographic session, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. If the flash is used while holding the camera with the flash positioned below the lens the result will look unnatural. Be careful that fingers, hair or the camera strap are not in the way of the lens, the auto-exposure windows, autofocus windows or the flash. Hold the camera firmly with both hands in a stable posture and press the shutter button with your fingertip. TAKING A PICTURE 1. Set the subject you wish to take within the autofocus frame located in the center of the viewfinder. The film advances automatically to the next frame. EN-18 Make sure that the subject is at least 0. 9m at 35mm to 1. 2m at 60mm away from the camera. Be careful not to accidentally cover the autofocus sensor windows on the front of your camera because this will cause incorrect focusing. Keep the autofocus sensor windows clean to ensure the accurate focusing. If they are dirty, they should be cleaned with a soft cloth. AUTOMATIC FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY If additional light is required, the built-in flash will activate automatically. When the flash is fully charged, the ready, green, LED lights up by pressing the shutter button halfway. The " " mark of the LCD panel and green LED will blink. EN-19 Flash effective range: (When a negative color film is used. ) Wide: 0. 9m-2. 2m (3. 0ft-7. 2ft) (ISO 100), 0. 9m-4. 2m (3. 0ft-13. 8ft) (ISO 400) Tele: 1. 2m-1. 3m (3. 9ft-4. 3ft) (ISO 100), 1. 2m-2. 5m (3. 9ft-8. 2ft) (ISO 400) MODE SELECTION & LCD PANEL (Fig. 10) Turn the power on by pressing the Power button. When the power is turned on, the mode is always preset in the auto flash mode. [. . . ] After the ":" mark begins to blink, press the SELECT button again to put the camera in the "Imprint" state. EN-26 To change the seconds, first make the ": " mark blink and then use the SET button to adjust the seconds. Afterwards press the SELECT button to put the camera in the "Imprint" state. Specifications Type Film format Film speed Lens Shutter Shutter speed Focusing system Focusing range Viewfinder Flash 35mm lens shutter camera with zoom lens and built-in flash 24 x 36mm With DX film, Auto setting, ISO-100/200, 400 4 elements 4 groups 35mm/F6. 3~60mm/F10. 3 Electrically programmed shutter Approx. Infrared active autofocus with focus lock 35mm: 0. 9m (3. 0ft)-infinity, 60mm: 1. 2m (3. 9ft)-infinity Field of view: 80%(at 3m) Magnification: 0. 57X/TELE, 0. 36X/WIDE Built-in flash, Recharging time: approx. with fresh alkaline batteries EN-27 Flash effective range Photograph mode Self-timer LCD panel Film transport Power source Battery life Dimension Weight (without battery) Date imprinting 1. 2m - 1. 3m (3. 9ft - 4. 3ft) (ISO 100), 1. 2m - 2. 5m (3. 9ft - 8. 2ft) (ISO 400) WIDE: 0. 9m - 2. 2m (3. 0ft - 7. 2ft) (ISO 100), 0. 9m - 4. 2m (3. 0ft - 13. 8ft) (ISO 400) Auto flash, Red-eye reduction, Flash-off, Fill-in, Self-timer 10sec. delay electronic self-timer Film counter, Film indicator, Photograph mode, Battery symbol Auto loading, Auto advance, Auto rewind, Mid-roll rewind 1. 5V AA alkaline battery x 2 12 rolls of 24-exp. [. . . ]