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    IQL..12OMi and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography! Your compact, light weight camera is a great companion to preserve your favorite memories. Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures and pay special attention to the
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    children. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. & CAUTION • Use of the flash near anyone's eyes may be harmful, especially for infants. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal. 1
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    allow it to hit a solid object. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Cushion the camera during transportation. • Condensation on the interior or the exterior
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    BATTERY USAGE Other precautions • The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122°F to 14°F). • The PENTAX result of the product being used in conditions contrary to the instructions outlined in this manual, charges will be assessed or a repair quotation will be
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    NAMES OF WORKING PARTS 1 0 o 4
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    Zoom buttons (p.17) Film information window • Back cover O Panorama switch (p.24) O Tripod socket O Mid-roll rewind button (p.15) • Back cover release lever • Battery chamber cover (p.8) All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown 0 NI NI rnri rard.rin 11 00 Li 010 0 SPOT
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    camera • Precautions for your camera • Precautions for battery usage • Names of working parts • Table of contents ABOUT THE CAMERA Strap attachment Installing / Replacing Battery Battery remote control (option) 31 DATE MODEL 34 Trouble shooting 36 Specifications 38 Warranty policy 40
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    STRAP ATTACHMENT o ABOUT THE CAMERA XVIN3d Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for pushing the mid-roll rewind button. 7
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    (type CR-2 or the equivalent) with the plus/minus (+/-) sides matching the indications in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery chamber cover. Ensure that the cover is locks with a click. • On the DATE MODEL, the time is initialized to 0 00 and (----) bar appears on the
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    the CR-2 battery and under Pentax testing conditions). Actual battery life/performance may battery. ED- III.ON/OFF To switch ON, set the main switch to the ON position. When the power turns ON, the lens slightly extends and the lens cover opens. The camera is now ready to shoot. •lf the camera
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    widens as the focal length increases from 38mm to 120mm. 10 Close distance compensation frame. When the camera-to-subject-distance is closer than 2m, compose the scene within this frame. • When the camera-to-subject distance is less than 1.5m, the panorama photography is not recommended due to
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    lamp (Flash status s ) : When the flash is ready to discharge, it will light up. When the flash is being charged, it will blink. Aim the camera toward a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment lever to the right or left until the AF frame appears in the
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    shaft first and then slide the top end of the film cartridge into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to reach with the film leader end mark and ensure the film is placed properly between the film guides. 12 Notes: 0 • If there is dirt on the film detector film can-
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    properly loaded. Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on even if the main switch is turned OFF. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 to 3200. When any of these films are loaded, the proper film speed
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    UNLOADING FILM a 99 § ;36 .99 § ;24 • '99 § t...rr.. • • 1NE '99 § U n 1 Rewinding the film After you have exposed the last frame of the roll, the lens retracts and the film rewinds automatically, the motor stops, and (a) blinks as shown to indicate that the film has been rewound. • A 24-
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    REWINDING A FILM IN MID-ROLL 0 oe • i l If you wish to unload a film before exposing all the frames, push the mid-roll rewind button with the protrusion part of the strap clamp; the lens retracts and then film rewinding starts. When rewind is completed, the motor stops, and (a) blinks,
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    possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. If too much force is applied, the camera is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred. When using the flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Notes: • Do not hold the zoom lens
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    and depress the shutter release button fully to take pictures. • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing a so causes damage to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 17
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    COMPOSING AND FOCUSING O V -q•4O4A,-F? • a E L.r BAP % et ) / 2 Check the lamp indication: 1 After zooming the lens, compose the scene, and place the autofocus frame on the subject. Release the shutter. Focus aid illuminator In low light situations and/or hard-to-autofocus subjects, a red light
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    HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS a) Extremely low-contrast subjects such as a white wall or blue sky in the autofocus frame. b) Subjects which don't reflect much light in the autofocus frame. c) Fast moving subjects. d) Subjects with horizontal lines or com- plex or detailed patterns in the autofocus
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    INFINITY-LANDSCAPE MODE 99 ) ® ci5 CJa AF Use the Infinity-Landscape Mode to lock the focus at infinity or to take a picture of a distant scene through a window. Press the AF/Infinity-Landscape button repeatedly until (AL) appears on the LCD panel. • After the picture is taken, this mode is canceled
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    SPOT FOCUS 0 0 DATE AF Se ect the Spot AF Mode to focus on a particular spot in the frame. 1 Depress the AF/Infinity-Landscape button so that the [SPOT AF] appears on the LCD panel. 2 Focus on the subject Focus on the subject with the Spot AF frame [( 1 in the center of the viewfinder. 21
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    FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING P-c7GAz. 1 If you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame (c )) on the main subject as shown above, only the background will be in focus. When the main subject is off the autofocus frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique. 1 Focus on the
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    /7. 3 While holding the shutter release button halfway down, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then press the release button all the way to release the shutter. Note: • You can release focus lock simply by lift- ing your finger from the shutter release button. 23
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    viewfinder switches to the horizontal panorama format frame. 24 2 Compose the scene as you would normally and release the shutter. • When the camera-to-subject distance is less than 1.5m (4.6ft), use of the panorama format is not recommended. • Panorama format processing facilities differ depending
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    ) Slow-Speed Sync Flash ON) 4 Bulb (Flash OFF) Bulb-Sync (Flash ON) B B • For normal use, set the auto exposure mode as shown in above. • The camera is automatically re-set to the Auto Exposure Mode when the power is turned off. Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function 1 To reduce the red-eye
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    FLASH EFFECTIVE RANGE (Color negative film) Lens ISO 25 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 38mm AA . meters VP 0.65 - 2.1 (2.15 - 6.9ft) 0.65 - 2.9 (2.15 - 9.5ft) 0.65 - 4.1 (2.15 - 13ft) 0.65 - 5.8 (2.15 - 18ft) 0.65 - 8.3 (2.15 - 27ft) 0.9 - 11.7 (3.0 - 38ft) 1.3 - 16.8 (4.3 - 54ft) 1.8* - 23.4 (5.9*
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    SHOOTING MODES To set various shooting modes, depress the drive button (0.3.4). I Single-Flame Self-Timer Remote Control Shooting Shooting Shooting • For normal use, set the Single-Frame Shooting Mode. • In the Self-Timer Shooting and/or the Remote Control Shooting Mode, if the button (oitm) is
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    fore- ground subject and a slow-speed to expose the low light background. Notes: • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is likely to blur your picture. Use of a tripod is recommended. • In all flash modes make sure you are within the flash-effective range
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    BULB SHOOTING, BULB-SYNC SHOOTING ;ss4- 1 DATE i) a (5 (s- (f..) the LCD panel. Bulb Mode (B) Depress the mode button 0) until (43) appears on This mode is useful for long exposures required for shooting fireworks and night scenes. Use of a tripod is recommended. k \ DATE Bulb-Sync Mode (SB)
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    main switch to the OFF position or depress one of any buttons except the shutter release button. • Do not stand directly in front of the camera when starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will focus on you, not the main subject. Be sure that you are behind, or next to the
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    Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the Infinity-Landscape Mode cannot be used. • Use the remote control to take pictures in the Bulb mode to avoid camera shake. While the remote control's shutter release button is held down, the shutter remains open up to a max. of 1 minutes. Name of parts Shutter
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    34)) repeatedly until (EN) symbol appears on the LCD panel. • If the shutter is released by the camera's release button, picture will be taken in the ordinary shooting mode. • When the camera is set in the Remote Control Shooting Mode and left unused for 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts
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    Control from the camera's front: within approx. 5m (16ft) straight in front of the camera • The Battery life on the Remote Control About 30,000 commands can be issued using the Remote Control with a battery installed. If the battery is exhausted, please have it replaced at your local Pentax Service
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    DATE MODE • 7-^ --\\, 1.Og/OFr If you purchased the DATE model, read this section. The dating unit automatically switches the DATE position between the standard and panorama according to the format mode selected. • The DATE model records dates up to the year 2030 on pictures. • Year 2000 will be
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    Correcting the date Switch the power on. 1. Pressing the DATE button for 3 seconds: the "Year" digits and (x D) will blink. 2. Each time the DATE button is depressed, the blinking digits changes in the following manner: Year - Month - Day - Hours - Minutes Release the button when the desired digits
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    TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies. Symptoms Causes and Remedies 1. The shutter cannot be released. • Is the main switch turned OFF? If so, turn it ON. See page 9. • Is the battery exhausted? Insert new
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    flash is being charged. Wait until it fully charges. See page 33. • Is the battery for the remote control exhausted? See page 33. 5. The flash discharges, though it • is moved, the played on the LCD panel. camera is ready for use. The camera may be defective if either mark appears often. 37
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    readout of successive frame numbers in ascending order when shooting, and descending order when rewinding. Pentax power zoom 38-120mm f/4.8 -12.5 7 elements in 6 groups, Angle of view: 59 20.5c. Pentax phase-matching passive five-point autofocus system. Autofocusing range: 0.65m (2.15 ft) - infinity
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    control, 3-seconds delay shutter release, Effective range: Closer than 5m when projected from the camera's front. Power source for Remote Control: One lithium battery CR1620 (replaced by Pentax Service facility) Size & weight for 22.0(W) x50.0(L) x9.5(D)mm (0.9" x2.0" x0.4"), 9g(0.3oz) including
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    of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or
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    it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. This warranty does not apply to Pentax products purchased in the United States. Therefore, for warranty
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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 56908 ENG This operating manual is printed on recycled paper. Copynght Asahi Optical Co.1_10. 1999 0 1- 9 9 0 9 Pnnted
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