Manual for ESPIOMINI

Manual for ESPIOMINI

Brand: PENTAX

Category: Camera

Document Type:

Language: EN

Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:56 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 1994-06-01

Warranty Information

Pentax cameras are guaranteed against defects for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Basic Operation Summary

  1. Strap Attachment: Fit the strap to the camera and use it to open the battery chamber cover.
  2. Main Switch and Battery Check: Open the lens protector to turn the camera on. Close it to turn off. Use a 3V lithium battery (CR123A).
  3. Holding the Camera: Hold securely with both hands, keeping it still while gently depressing the shutter release button. Brace elbows for stability.
  4. Usable Film: Use DX-coded 35mm films with ISO ratings from 25 to 3200.
  5. Film Loading: Slide the back cover release lever, place the film cartridge, pull out the leader, and align it with the take-up spool. Ensure the film is taut.
  6. Taking Pictures: Compose the scene using the autofocus frame in the viewfinder. Depress the shutter release button halfway to focus (green lamp lights up). Fully depress to shoot.
  7. Unloading Film: After the last frame, the film rewinds automatically. Open the back cover to remove the cartridge.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Symptoms Causes and Remedies
1. The shutter cannot be released. • Is the lens protector closed? If so, open it. (See page 4.)
• Is the battery exhausted? Replace it if it is exhausted. (See page 36.)
• Is (0) blinking on the LCD panel? If so, the film has been used up. Insert a new roll. (See page 18.)
2. My printed pictures don't look very clear. • Did you position the autofocus frame on your subject? (See page 13.)
• Did you obstruct the autofocus window with your fingers or hair when you depressed the shutter release button? (See page 5.)
• Did you depress the shutter release button gently?
3. The lens retracted automatically (the power is turned off automatically). • Did you leave the camera unused for over 5 minutes after the lens protector opened? The lens automatically retracts to switch off the power if the camera is left unused for over 5 minutes. (See page 4.)
• When the camera is on and left unused for more than 5 minutes in the Remote Control shooting mode, the lens automatically retracts to save battery power. (See page 27.)
4. The Remote Control does not operate. • The operable distance of the Remote Control is approx. 5m from the front. (See page 29.)
• The Remote Control may not operate in a backlight situation. (See page 29.)
• The flash is being charged. Wait until it fully charges. (See page 29.)
5. The (H) or (L) mark is displayed on the LCD panel. • If either mark disappears when the camera is ready for use. The camera may be defective if either mark appears often.
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