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Pentax IQZoom 115V / 115V date User manual
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- Pentax IQZoom 115V / 115V date
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Congratulationson your purchase of the lcon indications used in this manual
PENTAX lQzooil,lnlflYand welcome to the
Operationaldirection -world of Pentaxzoom compactphotography!
Yourcompact,lightweightcamerais a great Automaticoperation {rrrrf
companionto preserveyour favoritememo-
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. Please read this manual carefully before Lamp lighted _._.11,_,'l'.
operatingthe camera to take consistently
superiorpictures. Lamp blinking
o Pay special attentionto the cautions and
notes in this OperatingManual. Pictures Correct o and illustrationsshown herein may differ lncorrect from the camera'sactualappearance. X
.lllustrationsin this operatingmanual are
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TABLE OF CONTENTS www.orphancameras.com
Namesof workingparts ........ ..........2 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
LCD panel .....................3Howto selectexposure,AF and Flashmodes ...24
Forsafeuse of yourcamera .............................41. Automode ...............25
Precautionsfor your camera ...........5 2. Auto mode/red-eyereductionf|ash...............25
Precautionsfor batteryusage .........6 3. Auto mode/daylight-sync(FlashON)............26
4. Takingpicturesat a slow shutterspeed ......27
PREPARATIONSBEFORETAKING C StowShutterSpeedwith Flash-OFF......27
PHOTOGRAPHS @ Slow-Speed-Syncwith red-eye
Strapattachment ..........'.7 reductionf|ash.......... ..............27
Installing/Replacingbattery Self-timerphotography...........,.. ....28
Batteryexhaustionwarning .............I lnfinity-landscapeshooting ............29
Datemodel............... .......................9Practicalshootingguide ................30
Mainswitchand batterycheck ......11 Troubleshooting........ .....................31
Holdingthe camera .....12 Specifications............ ....................32
Operating38-115mmzoomlens .....................13 Warrantypolicy ............34
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
Filmloading............. ......................14
ViewfinderdisplaysandGreenlampindications.... 17
Takingpictures .............18
Focus-lockshooting ......20
Hard-To-AutofocusSubjects ...........21
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www.orphancameras.comtCD panel O Strap lug (p.7) O Httainswitch (p.9) O Shutterreleasebutton(p.9) @ LCo panel @ Flash mode button(P.20) (G)Setf-timer/AFi nfi nity-landscape button(p.20) vO Mid-rollrewindbutton(P.21) L v@ Built-inflash (o Viewfinderwindow v@ Zoom lens O Autofocuswindow (D Setf-timerlamp (p.23) (D Ligntsensorwindow (P.22) (E Back cover releaselever(p.16) (D Viewfindereyepiece(D Zoom lever(p.15) r@IT (D fitm informationwindow O Flash ON (@Batteryexhaustionwarning @ Batterychambercover(p.14) (O Exposurecounter O Red-eyereductionflash @ tripod socket O self-timer mode @ Bact<cover @ tntinity-tandscapemode @ Slow shutterspeed mode (D Green lamp O Arrow mark O FlashOFFView original page 5
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www.orphancameras.comPRECAUTIONSFOR BATTERYUSAGE Other precautions Precautions for battery usage . The temperaturerange at which this camera . Misuse of a batterycan cause hazardssuch as functionsproperlyis 50"C to - 10"C (122"F lo leakage,overheating,explosions,etc. The bat- 14"F). tery shouldbe insertedwith the "+" and "-" sides . To maintainoptimum performance,it is recom- facingcorrectly. mendedthat the camerabe inspectedeveryone . Nevertry to disassemble,short or rechargethe or two years.lf the camerahas not been usedfor battery.Also do not dispose of the battery in a an extendedperiod,or is being preparedfor an fire, as it may explode. important photographicsession, it is recom- . Batt€ry performancemay be temporarily hin- mendedthat you have the camera inspectedor dered in low temperatures,but will recoverin test shoot with it. normaltemperatures. . The PENTAX warranty provided only for the . Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement repair of defects in materialsor workmanship. conveniencewhen shootingoutdoorsor while Damage of any kind cannot be repairedat free traveling. of charge under the term of the warranty.lf the . When the camera is in a bag, make sure the difficultyis causedas a direct resultof the prod- main switch is OFF position.Otherwise,battery uct being used in conditionsas out lined in the power may be wasted if the shutterreleasebut- other operationcontraryto the instructionsout- ton is accidentallypushed. linedin this manual,chargeswill be assessedor . Be sure to keep the battery out of the reach of a repairquotationwill be provided. children.View original page 6
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www.orphancameras.com$TRAF i,,ij:t)li:i,il ryCHMENT .
Fit the strap on the cameraas illustrated.
Use the illustratedpart of the strapfor openingthe
batterychamber cover,adjustingthe data on the
Date model,or pushingthe mid-rollrewindbuttonPREPARATIONSBEFORE.:...,::..
:',1 to rewinda film beforeexposingall frames.TAKINGPHOTOGRAPHS .r,:,,,,i:t:
Fiit optiffi u'# peffd-dbfid6"V6U"'gfiould "familiarizeyourself with certain funda-
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INSTALLING/ REPLACINGBATTERYwww.orphancameras.com
BATTERYEXHAUSTIONWARNING Use one 3V lithium battery (GR-123Aor DL-l23A)
. On the DATE MODEL, the data is initialized
when the batterychambercoveris opened.After
openingthe battery chamber cover,correctthe
data. See page 9.
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Ensurethat the power is off before replacingthe BATTERYEXHAUSTIONWARNING When the batteryis nearlyexhausted,the batterybattery.
symbol(s ) appearson the LCD panelto warn
1. Open the batterychambercover by pullingthe you. Replacethe battery as soon as possible.
When (E ) startsblinking,no operationscan be cover lock in the directionof the arrow with the performed. strapclamp'sprotrusion.
2. Insert one lithium battery (CR123A or the
equivalent)with the plus/minus(+l-) sides Battery life (using 24-exposurefilm rolls): Approx.15 rollswhen 50% of the time uses flash matching the indicationsin the battery com- (usingthe CR123Abatteryand underPentaxtest- partment.
ing conditions).Actual battery life/performance3. Close the battery chamber cover. Ensure that may vary drasticallydependingon usageof Power the cover is lockedwith a click.
. lf the battery is loaded correctly,the zoom lens Zoom, Flashand externalconditionssuch as tem- peratureand freshnessof the battery. moves slightlyand the motor operatesfor a few
seconds.
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www.orphancameras.com Operational precautions . As you releasethe shutter,the bar( - ) mark on the display blinks for a few seconds, indicating the data has been imprinted. . lf there is a white or yellow object in the corner of the picturewhere the data is imprinted,the data may be difficultto read.When composing your photographs,try to avoid brightlycolored subjectsin that corner. 1 0View original page 10
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MAIN SWITCH BATTERYCHECK
Push the main switch button to switch ON. The After.you turn the main switchON, the lens slight-
lens extendsslightlyand the LCD panelis now on. ly extendsand the lens cover opens.
To switchOFE push the main switchbuttonagain.
. See page 8, when the battery exhaustionsym-
. lf the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 bol (rz ) appearson the LCD panel.
minutes,the lens automaticallyretractsand the
power is turned off to save the battery.
. Use one 3V lithiumbattery,type CR123Aor the
equivalent.Do not removethe batterybeforeit is
exhausted.lf the batteryis removed,the data on
the DATEMODELis initialized.
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HOLDINGTHE CAMERA www.orphancameras.com
1. Keepthe cameraas still as possibleand steady Note:
it against your face. Depress the shutter . Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves
release button gently. (lf too much force is back and forth whilein ooeration.
applied,the camerais likelyto shake,and the
picture will be blurred.) Try to brace your
elbowsagainsta stable,stationaryobjectsuch
as a wall.
2. When using the flash with the camera posi-
tioned vertically,hold the camera so that the
flash is abovethe lens.
3. Make sure not to obstruct the autofocuswin-
dow, lens, light sensor window or the built-in
flashwith your fingers,hair or otherobject.
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www.orphancameras.comFILM LOADING.
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After' feeding this o Gretifig'ffianual,'you i
should be familiar with the functions
availableon the camera, and you're ready I\+
Ensurethe main switchis ON beforeloadingthe
film.
1. Slide the back cover releaseleverdown in the
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2. Place the film cartridgein the film chamberby Notes:
fittingits flat side on the top of the rewindshaft . lf there is dirt on the film detector(O, the film
first and then slidethe top end of the film car- cannot be wound properly.
tridgeintothe camera. . Ensurethe film is taut as illustratedon the illus-
3. Pullthe film leaderout far enoughfrom the car- tration below.Take up any slack in the film by
tridgeto reachthe take-upspool.Align the tip pushingit back into the cartridge.
of the film with the film leader end mark O
lr FlLMl. Make sure the film is placed betweenthe top ,/---\/ /
and bottomguides properly.
4. Close the back cover.The film automatically L-LE-r- LIEj- advancesto the first frame. r,olilq rel
X Slack No! Q Flat Yes!
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a Automatic film speed setting
This camera is designedto use DX-codedfilms
with ISO ratingat 100 and 400.When any of these
films are loaded,the properfilm speed is auto-
+_ +- maticallyset for the camera.
rd/ t \N) rilt n \t{) Notes: ,,I . Use of negativecolor film (print film) is recom- u i fi tr mended.
. Non-DXcoded film cannot be used. lf non-DX
coded film is used, the camera set the film
speedto ISO 100.
. A film with ISO 400 film speed is recommended5. ( , ) appears in the exposure counter on the
LCD panel when the film is loaded properly. to get less image blur and to cover more photo-
6. lf ( 0 ) appearsin the exposurecounteron the graphicsituations.
LCD panel,it means that the film is not loaded
properly.
ln this case, open the back cover and load the
film once again.
. lf the mainswitchis turnedOFF when the film is
loadedproperly,the number of exposureon the
LCD panelwill remainon for approx.5 seconds.
o lf the mainswitchis turnedOFF when the film is
not loaded properly, ( 0 ) in the exposure
counteron the LCD panel disappearsinstantly.
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FOCUS-LOCKSHOOTING www.orphancameras.com lf you shoot without positioningthe autofocus 1. Focus on the subjectwith the autofocusframe frame (i I ) on the main subject as illustrated ( r I ). above,only the foregroundwill be in focus.When 2. When the shutter releasebutton is depressed the main subjectis off the autofocusframe in the halfwaydown,the greenlamplightsup and the center of the viewfinder,use the focus-locktech- exposureand focus are temporarilylocked. nique.(Focuslock is the functionto lock focus.) 20View original page 20
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HARD.TO.AUTOFOCUS.SUBJ ECTS
The autofocussystemis highlyprecise,but notI' perfect.Some subjectsmay not focus as you
wish. In this case, use the focus-locktech-l^ nique.Subjectswhich may fool the autofocus
systeminclude:
a) Black or very dark objects, which don't
reflectmuch light.
b) Subjectswith horizontallines, complexor
detailedpatterns.
c) Flickeringlightsourcessuch as neon signs, 3. While depressingthe shutter release button fluorescentlamps, TV images, sunlight halfway,re-aim the camera or recomposethe comingthroughtrees,etc.and subjectsillu- picture,then releasethe shutter. minatedby these light sources.
d) Glossyand reflectivesurfacelike glass,mir- Note:
. You can cancel focus lock simply by liftingyout ror, car bodies,etc. e) Fast movingsubjects. finger from the shutterreleasebutton. f ) Water jets, water surface, smoke, flame,
fireworks,etc., which have no distinct or
consistentform,or a subjectin mist.
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UNLOADINGFILM www.orphancameras.com
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1. Rewindingthe film 2. Unloadingfilm
After you have exposedthe last frame of the roll, Open the back cover, and remove the film car-
the lens retractsand the film rewindsautomatically. tridgefrom the chamberby pullingthe top out first
Then,the motorstops,and (0) blinksfor approx. with your finger.
5 seconds to indicate that the film has been
rewoundcompletely. Notes:
And the powerwill turn OFF automatically. . Never open the back cover until the whole film
. lf you turn the main switch ON before removing roll is rewoundcompletely.
the film, (0) blinksand the shuttercannot be . A 24-exposureroll of film takes about 20 sec-
released. onds to be rewound.
. The shuttermay be releasedone or two frames
even after the specifiednumber of frames have
been used up as indicatedby the number of
shotsshownon the film cartridge.lf this occurs,
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you wish to unloada film beforeexposingall the . When rewindis completed,the motorstops,andi* Rewindinglf the film in mid-roll . The lens retractsand then film rewindingstarts.
frames,push the mid-rollrewindbuttonwith the (C ) blinksfor 5 seconds,indicatingthat the back
protrusionpart of the strap clamp. cover may be openedsafely.
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Turn the power on by depressing the main switch button.
To set various exposure modes, depress the flash mode button O.
The mode selectionwill change each time that the flash mode buttonis depressed.
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reduction OFF reduction ON reduction OFF reduction ON
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Shooting Shooting shooting
. For normaluse,use the Single-FrameShootingMode.
Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function
To reducethe red-eyephenomenonin the picture,depressthe flash mode button until ( @ ) appears.
With this mode, the self-timerlamp lights up for approx. 1 secondjust beforethe flash is dischargedto
reducethe appearanceof the red-eyeeffect.To cancelthis mode, depressthe flash mode buttonto set
to auto mode.
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1. AUTO MODE www.orphancameras.com2. AUTO MODE, , red-eye reducrion ftash
Turn the main switchON to set this mode. Depressthe Flash mode buttonuntil ( @ ) appears
In this mode,the cameracontrolsexposuresauto- on the LCD panel.
maticallyfor brightand dark conditionwith auto- Same as 1. Auto mode,with automaticflash emis-
maticflash emission. sion and the red-eyereductionflash.
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$. AUTO MODEI DAYLTGHT-SYNCwww.orphancameras.com(FLASH ON}
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Depressthe Flash mode button to set the arrow
markon the LCD panelto (t ).
In this mode,the flash will dischargein both dark
and bright conditions.When a portrait is taken
withthe subjectin a backlightsituation,the frontof
the subjectmay be cast in shadow.In such a case, Without Daylight-Sync
use the Daylight-syncshootingmode (Flash-ON)
within the flash effectiverange to take pictures.
This will ensure that a subject is well exposed
withoutany shadow.When you wish to discharge
the flash as a fill-in,use this mode.In this mode,
the flash will alwaysdischarge.
Note:
. Make sure you'rewithinthe flash effectiverange
even when you use the built-inflash as a fill-in
flash in daylight.
With Daylight-Sync
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4. TAKINGPICTURESAT A SLOWwww.orphancameras.comSHUTTERSPEED
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C Slow Shutter Speed with Flash-OFF @ Slow-Speed-Sync with red-eye-reduction
Depressthe Flash mode buttonto set the arrow flash
markon the LCD panelto (@ ) (F ). Depressthe Flash mode button to set the arrow
In this mode,the flashdoes not discharge,and a mark on the LCD panelto (t ), (F), and (o )
picture is taken at a slow shutter speed up to appearson the LCD panel.r}approx.2 seconds.Use it in places where flash It is possibleto photographsubjects and back-
photographyis prohibited,such as in theatersand ground in a balancedway by using the flash to
museums.Furthermore,this mode is also useful properly expose the foreground subject and a
for a natural existing light effect in low ambient slow-speedto exposethe low light background.
photography.
Notes:
. When shooting in low light, the shutter speed
gets slower,and camera shake is likely to blur
your picture.Use of a tripodis recommended.
. Make sure you are within the flash effective
range even when you use the flash as a fill-in
flash in daylight.See page 19.
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