Congratulations on your purchase of this camera and welcome
to the exciting world of Pentax autofocus photography! This
compact and lightweight camera is an autofocus SLR camera
that offers higher levels of sophistication and performance.
Incorporating a broad range of advanced technologies and
highly accurate automation, this camera will perform superbly for
the most exacting photographer.
• Read this instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation
of operations before use.
The camera does not operate when a lens with the following
conditions attached.
Only FA J lens or the lens that has the position can be used.
The camera does not operate under the following conditions
unless custom function [CF17] is changed to [2] (see pages 134
and 142):
• When a lens without an position is used.
• When an F or FA lens is used and the aperture ring is set to
a position other than the position.
• When accessories such as an auto extension tube or auto
bellows are used.
Lenses and accessories produced by other manufacturers are
not made to meet our precise specifications and therefore may
cause difficulties with, or actual damage to your Pentax camera.
We do not assume any responsibility or liability for difficulties
resulting from the use of lenses and accessories made by other
manufacturers.
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the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this
procedure and warranty policy.
In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees to
be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when
required, please keep the receipt or bills covering the purchase of your
equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for
servicing, please make sure that you are sending it to the manufacturer's
authorized representatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are
sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the
service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge,
instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing.
• This warranty policy does not affect the customer’s statutory
rights.
• The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in
some countries can supersede this warranty policy.Therefore,
we recommend that you review the warranty card supplied with
your product at the time of purchase, or contact the PENTAX
distributor in your country for more information and to receive
a copy of the warranty policy.