Pentax IQZoom 115G Date User manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENT AX l9^oomJlllSE and welcome to the
world of Pentax zoom compact photogra¬
phy! 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.
• Pay special attention to the cautions and
notes in this Operating Manual. Pictures
and illustrations shown herein may differ
from the camera’s actual appearance,
• Illustrations in this operating manual are
the DATA MODEL.
Icon indicators used in this manual
Operation direction
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Automatic operation
Attention
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions
given In this page.
WARNING
/^CAUTION
This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in se-
rious injury to the operator.
This mark indicates precautions that, if not
minor or medium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
A WARNING
• The electric circuits inside the camera
contain high voltage working parts. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera your-
selt.
• Never touch internal parts of the camera
if they become exposed from dropping the
camera or for some other reason, as there
is danger of electric shock.
• Be sure to store batteries out of the reach
of children. Seek medical assistance im¬
mediately if accidentally swallowed.
/h CAUTION
• Do not use the flash near anyone s eyes,
as it may hurt them. Be particularly care¬
ful with the flash around infants.
• Never try to disassemble, short or re¬
charge the battery. Also, do not dispose of
the battery in fire, as it may explode.
• Remove the battery from the camera im¬
mediately if it becomes hot or begin to
smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself
during removal.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Precflutions when tdking pictures
• Do not use the camera where it may come
in contact with rain, water or any other
liquid, because the camera is not weather
water, or liquid resistant. Should the cam¬
era get wet from rain, splashing water, or
any other liquid, wipe it off immediately
with a dry soft cloth.
• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit
a solid object. If the camera suffers a se¬
vere 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. Use a
cushion to protect the camera when carry¬
ing it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc.
• Condensation on the interior or the exte¬
rior of the camera may be extremely
harmful to the camera mechanism as it
may cause rust. Furthermore, if the cam¬
era is taken from warm temperature to a
subfreezing one or vice versa, the forma¬
tion of icelets may cause damage. In such
a case, put the camera into a case or plas¬
tic bag so that any changes in temperature
difference is minimi 2 ^ed. Do not remove it
from the bag until temperature has stabi¬
lized.
Precautions for storage
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended pe¬
riods in plac^ where temperature and hu¬
midity are high such as in a car.
• Do not store the camera in a closet with
mothballs or in a case where chemicals are
handled. Store it in a place with good air
circulation to prevent fungus growth.
Precautions for proper care
• Use a blower and lens brush to remove
dust accumulated on the lens or the view¬
finder window.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner
alcohol or benzene to clean the camera.
To clean the external camera surfaces, -
but not glass surfaces; using a dry or
silicone-treated cloth is recommended.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY
Other precautions
• The temperature range at which this cam¬
era functions properly is 50°C to -10 °C
(m^^Fto 14^F).
• To maintain optimum performance, it is
recommended that the camera be in¬
spected every one or two years. If the cam¬
era has not been used for an extended
period, or is being prepared for an impor¬
tant photographic session, it is recom¬
mended that you have the camera
inspected or test shoot with it.
• The PENTAX warranty is provided only
for the repair of defects in materials or
workmanship. Damage of any kind cannot
be repaired at no charge under the term of
the warranty. If the difficulty is caused as
a direct result of the product being used in
conditions as out lined in the other opera¬
tion contrary to the instructions outlined
in this manual, charges will be assessed or
a repair quotation will be provided.
• Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR-2 or
the equivalent.
• Misuse of a battery can cause hazards
such as leakage, overheating, explosions,
etc. The battery should be inserted with
the “ + ” and “ — sides facing correctly.
• Never try to disassemble, short or re¬
charge the battery. Also do not dispose of
the battery in a fire, as it may exploded.
• Battery performance may be temporarily
hindered in low temperatures, but will re¬
cover in normal temperatures.
• Keep a spare battery on hand for replace¬
ment convenience when shooting outdoors
or while traveling.
• When the camera is in a bag, make sure
the main switch is OFF. Otherwise, bat¬
tery power may be wasted if the shutter re¬
lease button is accidentally pushed.
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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS

LCD PANEL
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Battery chamber cover (p.8)
Main switch (p.lO)
Shutter release button (p.ll)
Drive button (p.23)
Red-eye reduction lamp button (p.
Mode button (p. 24)
Mid-roll rewind button (p.23)
Date button (p.41)
LCD panel (p.5)
Built-in flash
Remote control receiver (p.33)
Self-timer lamp (p.29)
Viewfinder window
Lens
Autofocus window
Spotbeam window (p.l8)
Light sensor window
Strap lug (p.7)
Diopter adjustment dial (p.l6)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Green lamp (p.l8)
Red lamp (p.l8)
Panorama switch (p.38)
Zoom lever (p.l2)
Back cover release lever (pi3)
Tripod socket
Film information window
Back cover (p.l3)
All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown.
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O Battery Exhaustion
Warning (p.lO)
0 Data information (p.41)
0 Exposure counter (p.l5)
O Flash OFF (p.27, p.28)
0 Flash ON
(p.26, p.27, p.28)
0 Slow-Speed-Shutter (p.27)
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O Bulb (p,28)
0 Red-eye Reduction feature
(p.24)
0 Remote Control Shooting
Mode (p.31)
0 Self-Timer (p.29)
0 Zoom lever tp.42)
0 Infinity-Landscape Mode
(p.35)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• For safe use of your camera .1
• Precautions for your camera.2
• Precautions for battery .3
• Names of working parts.4
• LCD panel .5
• Table of contents.6
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Strap attachment .7
2. Installing/Replacing battery .8
• Battery exhaustion warning .9
3. Main switch .10
4. How to hold the camera.11
5. Operating the 38-115mm zoom lens *•*12
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Film loading.13
2. Diopter adjustment .16
3. Viewfinder displays.17
4. Lamp indications.18
5. Taking pictures.19
6. Unloading film.22
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select modes
/Red-eye reduction lamp mode .24
Daylight-sync shooting .26
Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed 27
• Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) .27
• Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) 27
Bulb shooting .28
Bulb-sync shooting .28
Self-timer photography .29
Using wireless remote control (option) “-31
Infinity-landscape shooting.35
Focus lock shooting.36
Hard-to-autofocus subjects .37
Taking panorama format picture .38
Date Model .41
Troubleshooting .44
Specifications .46
Warranty policy .48
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STRAP ATTACHMENT
PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
For optimiun performance you should fa¬
miliarize yourself with certain fundamen¬
tals before taking any photographs.
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated.
• Use the illustrated part ® for pushing the
mid-roll rewind button to rewind a film
before exposing all the frames. Use the il¬
lustrated part ® for opening the battery
chamber cover.
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INSTALLING/REPLACING BATTERY Use one 3V Uthiura battery (CR-2 or equivalent)
Ensure that the power is OFF before replac¬
ing the battery.
1 Open the battery chamber cover by using
the strap as shown in the illustration.
2 Insert one lithium battery with the
plus/minus ( + / —) sides matching the
indications in the battery compartment.
3 Close the battery chamber cover. Ensure
that the cover is locked with a click.
Notes on replacing the battery:
• Ensure that the power is OFF before re¬
placing the battery.
• The battery is used by both the camera
body and the data function on the DATE
model. After the battery is replaced or re¬
moved, the time is initialized to 0 00 and
( )bar marks appear on the LCD
panel. See page 41 for correcting the time.
• The date and no. of exposed frames are
memorized and unchanged even if the bat¬
tery is replaced.
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BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the
battery symbol appears on the LCD
panel to warn you. Replace the battery as
soon as possible. When 5^*) starts blinking,
no operations can be performed.
Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls):
Approx. 8 rolls using flash 50% of the time
(using the CR-2 battery and under Pentax
testing conditions). Actual battery
life/performance may vary drastically de¬
pending on usage of Power Zoom, Flash and
external conditions such as temperature and
freshness of the battery.
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MAIN SWITCH
Main switch
To switch ON, slide the main switch to the
direction of the arrow as illustrated. When
the power turns ON, the lens slightly ex¬
tends and the lens cover opens. The camera
is now ready to shoot. To switch OFF, slide
the main switch again.
• When not in use, ensure that the camera is
switched OFF.
• If the camera is ON and left unused for
over 3 minutes, the lens automatically re¬
tracts and the power is switched OFF to
save the battery.
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• See page 8 when the battery exhaustion
symbol (c^) appears on the LCD panel.
• Use one lithium battery (type CR-2 or the
equivalent). The battery is used by both
the camera and the data function on the
DATE model to keep constant track of
time. After the battery is replaced, correct
the time. The date and the no. of frames
are memorized and unchanged even if the
battery is replaced.

HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
Keep the camera as still as possible, and gen¬
tly depress the shutter release button. (If too
much force is applied, the camera is likely to
shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try
to brace your elbows against a stable, sta¬
tionary object such as a wall.
Notes:
• After releasing the shutter, keep the cam¬
era steady until the lens stpops moving.
• Do not hold the zoom lens because it
moves back and forth while in operation,
• Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus
window, lens, light sensor window or the
built-in flash with your fingers, hair or
other object.
• When using the flash with the camera po¬
sitioned vertically, hold the camera so that
the flash is above the lens.

OPERATING 38-115mm ZOOM
LENS
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When you move the zoom lever to the right ( ♦ ),
the lens moves towards the 115mm telephoto setting
and frames the subject more closely. When you
move the zoom lever to the left ( ♦♦♦ ), the lens moves
towards the wide-angle 38mm setting.
• Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so
causes damage to the camera.
• The shutter cannot be released while the lens is
zooming.

^^FIIM LOADING er.lETiJi
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
After reading this instruction manual you
should be familiar with the functions available
on the camera, and you’re ready to insert the
film.
1 Slide the back cover release lever down
and pull the back to open the back cover as
illustrated.
• Always load and unload a film in the
shade or by using your body to shade the
camera.
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2 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber by
fitting its flat side on the top of the rewind shaft
first and then slide the top end of the film
cartride into the camera.
3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the car<
tridge to reach the take-up spool. Align the tip of
the film with the film leader end mark #.
4 After the back cover is closed, the film auto¬
matically advances to the first ^me.
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O Flat Yes !
Notes;
• Ensure the film is placed properly between
the film guides.
• If there is dirt on the film detector O, film
cannot be wound properly.
• Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the
illustration. Take up any slack in the film
by pushing it back into the cartridge.
• If the end of the film leader is extremely
bent, straighten it or cut off the bent por¬
tion.

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5 When “/ ” appears in the exposure counter
on the LCD panel, the film automatically
stops winding. The indication appears as
shown above.
6 If ( E ) blinks on the LCD panel, it means
the film is not properly loaded. Reload the
film.
• The exposure counter indication will re¬
main 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 is automatically set for the
camera.
Notes:
• Non-DX coded films cannot be used. If
Non-DX coded film is used, the film speed
is automatically set to ISO 25.
• A film with ISO 400 film speed is recom¬
mended to get less image blur and to cover
more of the photographic situations.
• Use high-speed films with ISO 800 or
higher mainly for shooting indoors or in
dimly-lit conditions.
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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
Aim the camera toward a bright subject.
While looking through the viewfinder, rotate
the diopter adjustment dial to the right or
left until the AF frame appears in the sharp¬
est focus.
• Be sure to adjust the diopter before use.
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VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS
When the autofocus frame in the viewfinder is not
clearly seen, adjust the diopter by moving the
diopter adjustment dial,
O Autofocus frame
Focus on the subject with this frame.
Oose distance compensation frame
• When the camera-to-subject-distance is closer
than 1,2m, compose the scene within this frame,
• Regular size color prints may cut off what ap¬
pear on the extreme edge of the film frame.
Compose your picture with a margin of safety at
the edge.
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LAMP INDICATIONS
[Shooting distance: 0.65 (2.1ft)
• oo (ififtnity)]
When you depress the shutter release button
halfway down, the lamp O and/or 0
lights up or blinks as shown above.
O Green lamp (Focus status) ;
When the subject is in focus, it will light up
to indicate that you can take the picture;
when the subject is not in focus, it will blink,
indicating that you cannot take the picture
because the camera-to-subject distance is too
close or is a hard-to-autofocus subject.
0 Red lamp (Flash status) :
When the flash is ready to discharge, it will
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light up. When the flash is being charged, it
will blink.
Shooting ranges (effective camera-to*subject
distance)
• The standard format and panorama for¬
mat allow a shooting range from oo (in¬
finity) to 0.65m (2.1 ft).
Focus aid illuminator
In low light situations and/or hard-to-
autofocus subjects, the focus aid illuminator
automatically emits a striped pattern to as¬
sist the autofocus system when the shutter
release button is depressed halfway down.