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    PENTAX® ZX-M OPERATING MANUAL .in PENTAX ZX-M
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    assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. CAUTION • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the batteries from the camera immediately if they become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn
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    instruction manual carefully to get a full explanation of operations before use. PENTAX The names of the camera's working parts are listed on the front and back flaps in this operating manual. Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while reading this manual. Icon indicators used in this manual
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    NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I 0 - J 0 PENTAX o Main switch (p.12) Q Shutter release button LCD panel (p.3) Shutter dial Shutter dial lock button Hot shoe (p.12) Mid-roll rewind button (p.17) Mirror (ES Lens information contacts (r) Lens unlock button (p.11) Lens mount index (p.10) (1) Preview button (p.
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    water, dirt or dust at points of electrical contact. Also check for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to salinity or gas. If you cannot correct the problems, have your camera inspected at a Pentax service center. Repairs of this nature are not covered under the terms of the
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    conditions as outlined in the "Precautions for Your Camera" section or any other operation contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed and a repair quotation will be provided. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Use two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). • Misuse of the
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    Shutter-Priority AE (p.29) M : Metered Manual Mode (p.30) BB : Frame Counter (p.14) G. : Film Status Information (p.14) Q : Battery Exhaustion Warning (p.9) ISO : Film Speed Setting Signal (p.15) 866. : Film : Shutter Speed (p.26, 28, 29, 31) FEB : Aperture Value (p.26, 28, 29, 31) : Flash Status
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    2 LCD panel indication 3 Viewfinder indication 3 Camera functions available with various lenses .. 6 I GENERAL OPERATIONS 1. Attaching the camera strap 7 2. Loading the batteries 8 3. Attaching the lens 10 4. Turning on the power 12 5. Film loading 12 6. Film Speed (ISO) setting 15
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    Replacing the battery in the Data Back 38 24 7. Using a Pentax Dedicated External Flash 39 24 Overview of flash functions 40 26 8. Slow-speed-sync shooting 41 26 9. Accessories (Optional) 42 27 10. Camera case 43 29 11. The infrared index 44 30 32 III OTHERS 33 Troubleshooting 45
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    camera. Function Programmed AE Lens [Mount type] FA lens [KAF2] O*1 F lens [KAF] O*1 A lens [KA] 0 M lens [K] X S lens [Screw] X Aperture-Priority AE 0 0 0 0 0 Shutter-Priority AE O*1 O*1 0 X X Metered Manual 0 0 0 0 0 Auto Flash 0 0 0 0 0 Multi (2)-segment metering
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    1 ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP I GENERAL OPERATION Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • There is a pocket on the strap so you can store the finder cap, release socket cover, hot shoe cover or any other small accessory as illustrated.
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    with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. • The optional " AA-Battery Pack FG" is also available for this camera instead of using the lithium batteries. • Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, types or old batteries with new, as this may cause overheating or explosion
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    be replaced as soon as possible. * When the low battery warning [ Q ] starts blinking, the shutter cannot be released. * Replace both batteries at the same time. CR2 batteries were used under Pentax testing conditions. Actual battery life and performance may vary drastically depending on external
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    . • The body mount cap is designed to protect the camera against scratches and dust at the factory. • For storage, the optional accessory "Body Mount Cap K" is available. 2 Align the red dots on the camera and lens mount, attach the lens to the camera body, and turn it fully to the right until it
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    direction of the arrow. • We assume no responsibility nor liability for damages resulting from the use of lenses made by other manufacturers. • The camera body and lens mount incorporate lens information contacts. Dirt, dust, or corrosion may cause damage to the electrical system. Clean the contacts
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    OEM4 TURN ON THE CAMERA 5 LOADING FILM 2 NOLLVI:13dO 1V1I3N3O FF 0 ML Set the main switch to the ON position. Note: The LCD panel shown above is an example. The actual display that you see may be different if a lens is attached or if you have made other camera settings. 1 To open the back cover
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    1V1:13N3D 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IMIM auk' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NW 0 0 0 O • oo° ri THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINE-PRECISION MATERIAL. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT WHILE LOADING FILM. • If you have pulled out too much film, push it back into the cartridge to reduce the
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    NOU.V83dO 1VH3N3C X Film loaded with slack No! X 0 Film loaded flat Yes! 0 , • If the film is not loaded properly, [ Q. E ] on the LCD panel blinks, indicating that the film is not loaded properly. Open the back cover and load the film once again. 4 %I a SI. FF oe ML I 4 Close the
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    until the desired ISO is indicated on the LCD panel. 4 After the ISO is set, move the exposure compensation dial to [ 0 ]. Note: • The shutter cannot be released with the exposure com- pensation dial set at [ A ] or [ V • When the ISO film speed is set manually, [ ISO] appears on the LCD panel.
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    •I+ Q?3 NOLLVI:13d0 1VEI3N39 FF MIL 1 The film automatically rewinds at the end of the roll. • During rewinding, [ i=] blinks on the LCD panel, indicating that the film is being rewound, the exposure counter counts frame numbers in reverse. 2 When the film is fully rewound, only [ Q ] blinks on
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    • Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is completely rewound. • When removing the film from the camera, protect it from exposure to direct sun light. • A roll of 24-exposure film takes about 13 seconds to rewind. • The shutter may be released a frame or more after the specified number
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    the exposure meter and the shutter speed and aperture setting are displayed. Depressing it fully 33 (second position) releases the shutter. When taking a picture, depress the shutter release button gently 0mm to prevent camera shake. 33 • To prevent camera shake, depress the shutter 0z release
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    ring. • To move the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position, turn the aperture ring while holding down the aperture-A lock button on the lens. The lens aperture ring can be released from the [ A ] position in the same manner. 2. SETTING THE SHUTTER SPEED ON THE CAMERA Any shutter speed can be
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    as shown in the illustrations. Hold the camera firmly, with your left hand supporting the camera and lens as shown in the illustrations. • Although there are individual differences among photographers, in general the shutter speed for a hand held camera is the inverse of the focal length. For
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    1VEI3N3O I i Mill III4OtiII0011111M 0 - 5 ,fftt PENTAX 5-80 BO 50 35 li J . _HL, II • go A22161185.6400 0000 (L 7r.A-assm.csi 1 Proper focusing is easily done by looking through the viewfinder and turning the focusing ring on the lens. 2 Depress the shutter release button halfway down
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    eyeglasses sometimes find it difficult to focus accurately while wearing their glasses. Eyeglass wearers might find it beneficial to use the optional accessory diopter correction lens M so that the camera can be easily used and focused without the need for their glasses.
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    1 SELECTING A DRIVE MODE 23 SNOLLVI:13d0 a33NVACIV II ADVANCED OPERATIONS Single Frame Drive Mode Set the drive mode dial to [ o ]. • One picture is taken each time the shutter release button is depressed.
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    pictures can be taken by holding down the shutter release button. Self-Timer Mode 1 Set the drive mode dial to [ 0 ]. • The shutter will be released about 12 seconds after the shutter release is depressed. • The self-timer mode delays the shutter release, and is useful for taking group shots
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    25 2 i /finMO III*401I11\1114 O° 5 '4, PENTAX 5-80 0 50 35 AN gi Nal MEM Dig op A 2216118541N 0 •=mi zz rn 0 0 2 Focus on the subject and then depress the shutter release button fully. To Cancel To cancel the self-timer operation after it has been activated, move the drive mode dial to
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    this mode. In the Programmed AE mode, the camera automatically selects the best combination of aperture and shutter speed setting allowing you to take pictures by simply depressing the shutter release button. 2 So P1.5 FF Pj e. I ML 1. Turn the lens aperture ring to the [ A ] position as shown in
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    landscapes with increased depth of field, or a portrait against a blurred background. When the desired aperture is selected, an appropriate shutter speed is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure. 1. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired fstop other than [ A ]. FF a. 2. Set the
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    the shutter release button is depressed halfway. When lenses other than an F or FA series are used, no approximate aperture indication will appear in the viewfinder. • When a lens with no lens information contact is used, the center-weighted metering mode is automatically set. • If the SMC Pentax
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    aperture is automatically set by the camera for a proper exposure according to the brightness of the subject. 1. Set the lens aperture ring to [ A ]. 2. Set the shutter dial to a shutter speed other than [ A ]. [Ty ] appears on the LCD panel. 3. When the shutter release button is depressed halfway
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    control over all exposure settings. The Metered Manual Mode is a convenient exposure mode for taking pictures using the same shutter speed and aperture setting combination, or taking creatively under or over exposed photographs. 2 o FF e 1. Set the lens aperture ring to the desired fstop setting
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    or a non-dedicated external flash unit, set the shutter dial to the [ 100 ] (1/100 of second) position. Note: When a lens with no lens information contacts is used, the center-weighted metering mode is automatically set. When using a SMC Pentax 50mm f/1.2 lens with the lens aperture ring set other
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    viewfinder. * When the shutter release button is depressed halfway, an approximate aperture is displayed in the viewfinder only when the FA lens is attached. 3. Set the desired aperture on the lens aperture ring. Note: • When using this mode, use a steady tripod to prevent camera shake and attach
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    to +3EV in 0.5EV steps. • Moving one dot on the bar graph indicates 0.5EV step • When exposure compensation is used in the Metered Manual Mode, the dots on the bar difficult light- ing conditions which may fool the camera's built-in exposure meter. 1. Turn the exposure compensation dial to the
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    be memorized before shooting. Use the memory lock function to get a correct exposure from a neutral mid-tone area of a high-contrast scene. Note: If the shutter button is depressed halfway down while the memory lock timer is operating, the memorized meter reading will remain even if the memory lock
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    image seen in the viewfinder may appear dark, but the actual depth-of-field can be seen. Notes: • If the lens aperture is set to an f-stop other than [ A ] position, the camera will close down to the aperture you have set while depressing the preview button. • This preview button can also be
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    ADJUST button Notes: • Carefully press the button with the protrusion part of the camera's strap clamp. Do not press the buttons with an object change blink. The digits blink in the following order. Year - Month - Day - Year 3. Change the date with 0 the ADJUST button. The digit increases by one
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    the hour, minute or second ( : ) you want to change blink. The digits blink in the following order. Hour - Minute - : - Hour 3. Change the data ( hour . • If film with ISO rating of 50 or slower is used, the printed characters may be dark or dim. • If you release the shutter while the blinking
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    a picture or the LCD panel becomes weak or invisible. The battery will last for approximately 3 years. The data back uses one 3V lithium battery, type CR2025. 1. Ensure that a film is not loaded, then open the back cover. 2. Loosen the battery cover fixing screw (located near the upper left side of
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    FLASH UNITS Pentax dedicated auto flashes (except FTZ-series flashes) can be used with this camera, regardless of whether it is set to the Programmed AE, Aperture-priority AE or Metered Manual Mode. TTL auto flash mode cannot be used in this camera. Note: Read the operating manual of the flash
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    033NVAMI Overview of Flash Function CAMERA FUNCTION After the flash is charged, the camera automatically switches to the flash-sync speed. Automatic aperture setting in the Programmed AE Mode or Shutter-Priority AE mode. Slow-speed sync in the Shutter-Priority AE Mode or Metered Manual Mode TYPE
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    -speed to expose the low light background. In the Metered Manual Mode 1. Attach the flash unit to the camera. 2. Set the camera's exposure mode to the Metered Manual Mode. 3. Select an appropriate shutter speed (slower than 1/100 of second) and aperture combination for a correct exposure. 4. Focus
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    use with the camera equipped with the release socket. See the Cable Switch F operating manual for more details. • Magnifier FB A viewfinder accessory for magnifying the central area of the viewfinder. • PENTAX Dedicated Flashes • AF200SA Hot-shoe mount, thyristor auto flash with a Guide Number of 20
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    MEMO
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    to 35 on the infrared index (red line). • To set the proper exposure level for infrared pictures, refer to the instructions accompanying the film. The Programmed AE Mode, Aperture Priority Mode, or Shutter Priority Mode will not give a correct exposure for Infrared film. Use the Metered Manual Mode.
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    TROUBLESHOOTING IMF What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies. Before contacting a Pentax service center, check the following items. Symptoms The shutter does not release. Causes The main switch is set to [ OFF ]. The low battery
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    Type Multi-Exposure Mode 35mm SLR Format 24x36mm Usable Film 35mm perforated cartridge film. DX-coded film with ISO 25-5000; non-DX coded films with ISO 6-6400 Exposure Modes Programmed AE Mode, Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual Mode, Bulb Mode
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    with couplings for Pentax dedicated auto flashes (except FTZ-series flashes), ISO range=25-800 Flash sync speed 1/100 sec. or slower Power Source Two 3V lithium battery (CR2 or equivalent) Battery Exhaustion - Battery exhaustion symbol [ 0 ] is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked). Warning
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    expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before provided. No refunds will be made on repairs by non-authorized Pentax service facilities. Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12month warranty period should be
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    service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. The local warranty policies available from Pentax distributors in some countries can supersede this warranty policy. Therefore, we recommend that you review limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
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    50 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS II 0 Viewfinder eyepiece Q Eyecup FH Q@Shutter curtain Memory lock button (p.34) (i) Pressure plate ei Film information window Back cover (-) Film leader end mark (p.13) 0 34 Battery chamber cover screw (p.8) pp a) Battery chamber cover (p.8) 0 0 (j) Sprocket
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    MEMO
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    Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112, U.S.A. (Internet: //www.pentax.com/) Pentax Canada Inc. 3131 Universal Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4X 2E5, CANADA 56735 ENG This operating manual is printed on recycled paper. Copyright C Asahi Optical Co. Ltd. 1997 07 0003 Printed
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