Connection Cable Cover - Still not as bright as the average bear

boojum · 06-01-2020, 05:52 PM

OK, stumped again. The "Connection Cable Cover" which is under the corner of the camera by the battery door. When it is open it reveals nothing but the sealed battery corner. But it must have a use. Can anyone help me with this? The manuals are strangely silent on this other than showing it in a picture.

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Not a Number · 06-01-2020, 05:57 PM - **1 Like**

I believe it is used by the AC Adapter which has a "dummy" battery module that replaces the normal battery. Check the user manual in the accessories section for the AC Adapter.

2old4toys · 06-01-2020, 06:31 PM

Dislodge the connection cable cover to allow a gap feeding the cable coming out from dummy battery for A/C adaptor. My one plugs into a USB power bank I posted a while ago.

**PJ1** · 06-01-2020, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by boojum

not as bright as the average bear

I am sure you are quite a bit brighter. But you made me laugh. My mother used to say that, so do I, and now my daughter says it to her kids. I wonder what its origins are? I always thought it might have something to do with Winnie the Pooh.

Arjay Bee · 06-01-2020, 11:07 PM

Yogi Bear - 60s TV cartoon.

You Tube

**PJ1** · 06-02-2020, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by Arjay Bee

Yogi Bear - 60s TV cartoon.

Now I remember. Gettin' too old.

boojum · 06-02-2020, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

I believe it is used by the AC Adapter which has a "dummy" battery module that replaces the normal battery. Check the user manual in the accessories section for the AC Adapter.

OK, will do. Thank you.

OK, here it is with the bad news. Actually I do not think I would use it much but I am gratified to finally know what that little door is for.

https://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-AC115-Adapter-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00GBLCK3M

Amazon may not have it but the Bagel Boys at B&H do. Count on B&H to have this kind of thing along with the more popular goods.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823229-REG/Pentax_38946_K_AC115_AC_Adapter_Kit.html

---------- Post added 06-02-20 at 02:24 PM ----------

Originally posted by PJ1

I am sure you are quite a bit brighter.

<snip>

Yeah? Well wait 'til the average bear joins the board before you make a final judgement.

Last edited by boojum; 06-02-2020 at 02:20 PM.

Not a Number · 06-06-2020, 08:41 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dlh

Early 60's, at that. I was knee-high to a grasshopper, myself, when that was on. When I saw the title, I wondered how many would catch the reference.

I caught the reference but didn't comment on it. Used to live off the old Hanna-Barberra 60s cartoon fare. Let's see there was

Yogi and Boo-Boo Bear "But before it's dark he'll have every picnic basket that's in Jellystone Park"
Huckberry Hound "The Biggest Show in Town"
Pixie and Dixie
Snaggle Puss "Exit, stage left"
Quick Draw MacGraw & Babbalooey "The fastest shootist, high-falutinist, quick draw you ever saw!"
Top Cat "Close friends get to call him TC"
Ruff and Reddy

Of the non-H&B

Bugs Bunny Show
Bugs Bunny Road Runner Hour
Beanie and Cecil Show
Rocky & Bullwinkle
Roger Ramjet
Deputy Dawg
Heckle and Jeckle
Astro Boy

Just to name a few of the favorites...

boojum · 06-06-2020, 02:31 PM

"Not quite as bright as the average bear" preceded "a few fries short of a Happy Meal" to describe the folks sitting at the back of the class way back when.

SSGGeezer · 06-06-2020, 03:59 PM

Yogi liked to say he was "Smarter than the average Bear, Boo Boo!"

06-01-2020, 05:52 PM	#1
boojum Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Astoria, Oregon, US & A Posts: 59	Connection Cable Cover - Still not as bright as the average bear OK, stumped again. The "Connection Cable Cover" which is under the corner of the camera by the battery door. When it is open it reveals nothing but the sealed battery corner. But it must have a use. Can anyone help me with this? The manuals are strangely silent on this other than showing it in a picture. Attached Images

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06-01-2020, 05:57 PM - 1 Like	#2
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	I believe it is used by the AC Adapter which has a "dummy" battery module that replaces the normal battery. Check the user manual in the accessories section for the AC Adapter.

06-01-2020, 06:31 PM	#3
2old4toys Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391	Dislodge the connection cable cover to allow a gap feeding the cable coming out from dummy battery for A/C adaptor. My one plugs into a USB power bank I posted a while ago.

06-01-2020, 09:49 PM	#4
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Originally posted by boojum not as bright as the average bear I am sure you are quite a bit brighter. But you made me laugh. My mother used to say that, so do I, and now my daughter says it to her kids. I wonder what its origins are? I always thought it might have something to do with Winnie the Pooh.

06-02-2020, 12:06 AM	#6
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	Originally posted by Arjay Bee Yogi Bear - 60s TV cartoon. Now I remember. Gettin' too old.

06-02-2020, 01:27 PM	#7
boojum Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Astoria, Oregon, US & A Posts: 59 Original Poster	Originally posted by Not a Number I believe it is used by the AC Adapter which has a "dummy" battery module that replaces the normal battery. Check the user manual in the accessories section for the AC Adapter. OK, will do. Thank you. OK, here it is with the bad news. Actually I do not think I would use it much but I am gratified to finally know what that little door is for. https://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-AC115-Adapter-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00GBLCK3M Amazon may not have it but the Bagel Boys at B&H do. Count on B&H to have this kind of thing along with the more popular goods. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/823229-REG/Pentax_38946_K_AC115_AC_Adapter_Kit.html ---------- Post added 06-02-20 at 02:24 PM ---------- Originally posted by PJ1 I am sure you are quite a bit brighter. <snip> Yeah? Well wait 'til the average bear joins the board before you make a final judgement. Last edited by boojum; 06-02-2020 at 02:20 PM.

06-06-2020, 08:41 AM - 1 Like	#8
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by dlh Early 60's, at that. I was knee-high to a grasshopper, myself, when that was on. When I saw the title, I wondered how many would catch the reference. I caught the reference but didn't comment on it. Used to live off the old Hanna-Barberra 60s cartoon fare. Let's see there was Yogi and Boo-Boo Bear "But before it's dark he'll have every picnic basket that's in Jellystone Park" Huckberry Hound "The Biggest Show in Town" Pixie and Dixie Snaggle Puss "Exit, stage left" Quick Draw MacGraw & Babbalooey "The fastest shootist, high-falutinist, quick draw you ever saw!" Top Cat "Close friends get to call him TC" Ruff and Reddy Of the non-H&B Bugs Bunny Show Bugs Bunny Road Runner Hour Beanie and Cecil Show Rocky & Bullwinkle Roger Ramjet Deputy Dawg Heckle and Jeckle Astro Boy Just to name a few of the favorites...

06-06-2020, 02:31 PM	#9
boojum Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Astoria, Oregon, US & A Posts: 59 Original Poster	"Not quite as bright as the average bear" preceded "a few fries short of a Happy Meal" to describe the folks sitting at the back of the class way back when.

06-06-2020, 03:59 PM	#10
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845	Yogi liked to say he was "Smarter than the average Bear, Boo Boo!"