User manual PENTAX ESPIO ESPIO

[. . . ] Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. Precautions when taking pictures Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. [. . . ] In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any changes in temperature difference is minimized. Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized. 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. Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the camera. To clean the external camera surfaces, - but not glass surfaces; using a dry or silicone-treated cloth is recommended. 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. The battery should be inserted with the "+" and "­" sides facing correctly. Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures. Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. Pull out the film leader end to reach the q[FILMw]. If there is dirt on the film detector w, the film cannot be wound properly. 7 Compose by using the zoom lever and focus on the subject with autofocus frame. 8 Release the shutter completely to take picture when green lamp lights on. When the battery cover is opened, date and time initialize to '98 1 1 and 00:00. Use the protrusion parts of the strap clamp to depress the button. Correcting the Time [Day Hour Minute] 1 Correction of the time can also be done in the same procedure as the one for the date. Q Autofocus frame Focus on the subject with this frame. W Picture area When taking a normal picture, compose the scene with this frame. When the camera-to-subject distance is between 0. 0m, compose the scene within this frame. [. . . ] Type : 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash Film : 24 × 36 mm format, Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with ISO rating from 253200(1EV step). 5° Focusing system : Pentax infrared active autofocus system with focus lock Focusing Range : 0. 83% of field of view ratio Magnification : 0. Green lamp blinking : Flash is being charged. [. . . ]