Is this pencil self feeding or do I have to click something to advance my lead.
1689838
You must click the top cover over the eraser or the eraser itself to advance lead. The main reason this is my favorite pencil is that it automatically rotates the lead as you write, keeping the lead pointed and greatly reducing lead breakage.
1689839
This pencil is not self feeding, you advance the lead by pressing down on the eraser holder. I like the smooth grip on the pencil and the size of the lead. It is a winner in my book. I am a teacher so I use it a lot.
1689840
Click the top, but it writes really nice. I lost mine and well now I'm sad.
845539
You cannot change the lead type by changing the setting. There is no way to segregate the lead types. You put the type you want in the pencil, then set the indicator.
598842
It doesn't 'do' anything, its apparently to indicate what type of lead is in the pencil (you rotate it to the appropriate type yourself). A useless feature, in my opinion, but does no harm. If I were a draftsman, I'm sure I would better appreciate its subtleties :)
2269712
There is a sleeve that supports the very thin lead 0.5 mm. It is out when using the pencil to write. It does slide back in with the lead. I usually push the top, and then push the lead and sleeve back up into the tip. It does not retract by itself. I suppose I could leave it sticking out, but it would poke holes in my shirt pocket.
332195
Pull out the opening where you put the pencil, turn the black ring on the handle and remove the sharpener arm to take out the sharpening unit. (Just like you put it together) Then I used a large paper clip to push on the lead. It is easy to see when it is apart. Push on the lead until it pops out. Sometimes just shaking it into a trash can can also make it let go. Put the sharpener together and your off again to perfect sharpened pencils. :)
1595247
Yes, the tip is retractable. Hold the button down and push it in. The tip also moves inward as the lead is used which better supports the lead and minimizes breaking. It's a nice pencil and I rarely ever break the lead with this one.
598843
Nothing from what I can tell. Perhaps it's a way to remember what type of lead is in the pencil.
2002062
No, it does not auto advance. There is a tray that holds four slides. So you have to put the slides in the tray and run the tray through taking a few seconds to capture each image. It's a slow process, but I am overall happy with the way the pictures came out.
1411421
Good question. I use these pencils almost every day for the last 10+ years. I don't think I've purchased more than 3 or 4 of them due to their durability. I've never noticed the word "automatic" in the title until you asked this question. I suppose, in Clintonian terms, it depends on the definition of "automatic". I suspect it refers to the process of the lead "automatically" loading into the pencil barrel when you push on the top of the pencil to load a new piece of lead. Short of contacting Pentel, I wish you good luck on finding the answer.
1495613
It stops automatically at the end of sharpening. The point that I want to make was it sharpens the pencil really pointy.
732081
If you hold the pencil simply to steady it while you crank you'll feel when it's ready. If you apply a small amount of pressure (i.e. push) the pencil the sharpener will gladly continue to eat all you feed it.
480394
You pull the silver part out as far as it goes. It is squeezed by clamps that are the two black pieces on top. As you turn the crank and it sharpens, the silver pencil grip will move toward the main piece. You will know to stop cranking when the silver part is fully recoiled and the crank isn't doing anymore 'grinding'. Very easy and great points.
480392
You are correct. The two buttons at the top hold the pencil in place. As you turn the handle the pencil if fed into the sharpener. I cannot recommend this sharpener more. It is great.
1603122
Pull the top of the pencil off, the part that is colored and has the eraser and clip on it. Drop new lead into white tube inside. Put top back on, be sure to line up the clip with the slot. Click the side button to advance the lead.
582563
You should be able to press down on the top button and hold it down. This will inturn push the prongs our from the tip of the pencil allowing the lead to slid out. From there you can adjust how much lead you want sticking out from the tip. When you release the top button, the prongs will go back to its natural position hence holding the lead in place. Hope this video helps, http://m.youtube.com/watchv=THmIBqqn8Ss
1559638
Hello.it is an auto feed. Hope this answers please advise if you have other questions.Best regards
1555684
Only one piece of lead in the pencil and no cap. Lead can be retracted into pencil body so cap not necessary