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OPERATING MANUAL Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENTAX ESPIO 115M and weleome to the
world of Pentax zoom compact photography!
Your compact, light weight camera is a great
companion to preserve your favorite memories. Its
built-in 38-1 15mm lens gives you the freedom to
frame everything from breathtaking landscapes to
family portraits, even detailed close-ups. The
built-in auto flash helps you capture subjects in
dimly-lit places or photograph indoor scenes with
clarity and brilliance. Also included are
panorama /standard format mid-roll_ switching
capability and a wireless remote control feature.
Since most of the operation - including film load-
ing, film speed setting, winding rewinding, focus
and exposure control - are automatic, you can take
great pictures effortlessly.
© Please read this manual carefully before operat-
ing the camera to take consistently superior pic-
tures.
* Pay special attention to the cautions and notes
in this Operating Manual. Pictures and illustra-
tions shown herein may differ from the cam-
cra’s actual appearance.
* Illustrations in this operating manual are the
DATA MODEL.
Icon indicators used in this manual
Operation direction _
Automatic operation ene
Attention a
Lamp lighted
Lamp blinking
Correct
Incorrect
‘The name of the camera's working parts are listed
on the front and back flaps of this manual. Keep
the flaps unfolded for quick reference while read-
ing the manual. NAMES OF WORKING PARTS |
@ Battery chamber cover (p.43)
Main switch (p.8)
Shutter release button (p.9)
Drive button (p.23)
@Redeve reduction lamp button
(p. 22)
Mode button (p. 22)
Mid-roll rewind button (p.21)
Date button (p.39)
LCD panel (p.51)
Built-in flash
Remote control receiver (p.31)
Self-timer lamp (p.27)
Viewfinder window
Lens
Autofocus window
‘Spotbeam window (p.16)
Light sensor window
@ Strap lug (p.7) OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS
O
Open the back cover
(see page 11).
Load the film and close
the back cover (see
page 12).
Frame your subject and Focus on your subject
operate the zoom lever (see page 17).
to compose the shot
(see page 10).
The film will automati-
cally advance to the
first frame (see page
13).
Switch on power (see
page 8).
ANS
Zo NESS
Depress the shutter re-
lease button. In dark
conditions, the flash
will discharge auto-
matically (see page 19).
When the film is fin-
ished, the camera will
automatically
rewind it
(see page 20). 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 page.
icates precautions that
not followed, could result in se-
This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in
minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
ZS caution
ZXWARNING This mark
rious injury to the operator.
AX caution
AS WARNING
+ The electric ide the camera
contain high voltage working parts. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera your-
self.
* Never touch internal parts of the camera
if they become exposed from dropping the
camera or for some other reason, as there
is danger of electric shock.
* Bo suro to store battorios out of tho reach
iren. Seek medical assistan
accidentally swallowed.
* Do not use the flash near anyone's eves,
as it may hurt them. Be particularly care-
ful with the flash around infants.
* Never try to disassemble, short or re-
charge the battery. Also, do not dispose of
the battery in fire, as it may explode.
* Remove the battery from the camera im-
mediately if it becomes hot or begin to
smoke. Bo careful not to burn yourself
during removal. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Precautions when taking pictures
* Do not use the camera where it may come in
contact with rain, water or any other liquid, be-
cause the camera is not weather, water, of li
uid resistant. Should the camera get wet from
rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe
it off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
* Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid
object. If the camera suffers a severe shock or
impact, take it to a Pentax service center for in-
spection.
* Be careful not to subject the camera to strong
vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to
protect the camera when carrying it in a motor
cycle, car, boat, ete.
* Condensation on the interior or the exterior of
the camera may be extremely harmful to the
camera mechanism as it may cause rust.
Furthermore, if the camera is taken from warm
temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa,
the formation of icelets may cause damage. In
such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic
bag so that any changes in temperature differ-
ence is minimized. Do not remove it from the
bag until temperature has stabilized.
* Regular size color prints may cut off what ap-
pears on the extreme edges of the film frame.
Compose your picture with a margin of safety
at the edges.
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 moth-
ballls or in a case where chemicals are handled.
Store it in a place with good air circulation to
prevent fungus growth.
Precautions for proper care
* Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust ac-
cumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win-
dow.
‘+ Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco-
hol or benzene to clean the camera. To clean the
external camera surfaces, - but not glass sur-
faces; using a dry or silicone-treated cloth is rec-
‘ommended. Other precautions
© The temperature range at which this camera
functions properly is 50°C to -10 °C (12°F to
14°F).
+ To maintain optimum performance, itis recom:
mended 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 recom-
mended that you have the camera inspected or
test shoot with it.
© The PENTAX warranty is provided only for
the repair of defects in materials or workman-
ship. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at
no charge under the term of the warranty. If the
