Pentax Zoom 70-R - Page 8

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MAIN SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK
Main switch
On (I ): The power is on, and the camera is ready for
setting and shooting.
Off (Q): The power is off, and the camera is not in use.
When the camera is left unused for more than 3 minutes
with the main switch on ( | ), the lens automatically
returns to the 35 mm (wide-angle) fX)sition.
Caution:
The lens protector automatically opens when the main
switch is on (I), and closes when the main switch is
off (O)- Never attempt to open the lens protector by
hand.
Battery check
After you turn the main switch on ( | ), the lens slightly
extends and the lens protector opens. Then you can
shoot.
Notes:
• If you have a DATE model, do not remove the
batteries until they are exhausted, since they are
used to keep constant track of time for the date
function.
• Refer to page 33 for directions on battery Insertion.