Pentax K1000 User Manual

An al kal ine battery is
packed separately. Be
su re to insert it into the
battery chamber before
operating the camera.
CAUTION
The battery is like a phonograph
record. It can be damaged by
skin acids.
Handle by the edges
with a dry cloth only. Be sure
the battery is cleaned with the
cloth before insertion into the
camera. The battery is not
rechargeable. Do not th r ow a
dead
battery into fire, as it may
explode.
Also, keep it beyond the reach
of small children. When not
actually measuring the light,
be sure that the lens is covered
at all times. Leaving the lens
cap off for an extended peri od
will exhaust the battery .
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BATTERY
BATTERY INSERTION
Open the battery chamber cover with a coin. I nsert the
battery with (+) side facing out. For replacement, use
an
alkaline (LR44) or silver-oxide (G13) battery, or
the equivalent.
BATTERY CHECK
Set the shutter speed dial to B (bulb) position.
Turn the film speed indicator to 100.
Look at the meter needle through the viewfinder. If the needle
is in "up" position and remains steady, the battery is good: if
it
does not, replace the battery. Check the battery frequently.
And take spares with you when traveling.

Pentax K1000 Specifications

General

ISO Range	20-3200
Lens Mount	Pentax K
Shutter Speed	1/1000s to 1s, Bulb
Metering	Center-weighted
Focus	Manual
Flash	Hot shoe