Pentax ES User Manual

Asahi Pentax ES Operating Manual Excerpts

Reproduced for Historical and Reference Purposes by Paul M. Provencher

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A silver battery powers the TTL meter and

electronic shutter.  The power circuit is on only

when you depress the shutter release (lightly for

meter reading and completely for electronic

shutter) with the shutter speed dial set at

"AUTOMATIC".  When not operating the camera, be

sure to keep the shutter dial off the "AUTOMATIC"

setting and set to any mechanical shutter setting,

so that you prevent wasting battery power if the

shutter release button is accidentally depressed.

The battery lasts about one year.  To check its life,

set the shutter speed dial at "AUTOMATIC", and

push the black check button alongside the exposure

factor control dial.  If the meter needle drops to the

notch facing "30", the battery has sufficient

capacity.  If it does not, replace the battery.  (If

you release the shutter at "AUTOMATIC" setting

when the battery is dead, the shutter will operate

at the mechanical speed of 1/1000 sec.)

For replacement, use Eveready #544 6V silver

battery.  Open the battery housing cover on the

body front.  When inserting, be sure that the (-) of

the battery faces inward.