Pentax PC-100 Operating Manual page 4

INSERTING BATTERIES (Fig. 11
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.
Insert two batteries by aligning (+) and (-) marks
of the batteries with the marks on the cover,
then close the cover.
CHECKING BATTERIES BEFORE USE (Rg.2—31
1.
Open
the lens protector ©completely. 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 takes 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 lor a long
period.
SETTING FILM SPEED (Fig.41
Align the index of the film-speed-set lever ® with
the corresponding film speed (ISO) 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.5—81
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 film-
leader-end mark ® [ M 1
•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 (Flg.9—11|
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 1.5m (4.9 ft.) to
infinity.
USING FLASH |Fig.12-13)
The red lamp in the viewfinder recommends you to
use the flash.
1. Slide the flash switch © in the direction of the
arrow.
2. When the flash ready lamp ® lights up, you are
ready to take a picture rising 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 100film = approx. l,5-3.1m (4.9-10.2ft.)
ISO 200 film = approx. 1.5—4,4m (4.9—14.4ft.)
ISO 400 film = approx. 1.6—6.3m (5.2—20.7ft.)
REWINDING FILM (Fig.14-15)
The motor stops automatically at the end of the film.
1. To rewind the film, push the film rewind lever
® 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.