Pentax IQZoom 130M User manual

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O Main switch; To operate the camera, turn this
switch on by setting it as shown above.
O MacroTocus-set button; When shooting in the
macro mode, align the main switch with the
jCr mark while pushing this macro-focus-set
button.
O Battery mark; This mark lights up when the
battery gets weak,
O Cartridge mark: When film is loaded into the
camera and the back cover is closed, this mark
appears, and it also flickers when the film
rewinding is completed.
O Film-transport mark: This indicates the film
is being wound or rewound.
O Exposure counter; This indicates how many
pictures were taken.
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CAUTIONS
• This camera is powered by one 6V lithium
battery (BR-P2 or DL-223A), or four "AAA^'
j size alkaline batteries. The Ni-Cd battery is
! not compatible.
• The lens protector automatically opens or
closes by turning the main switch on or off.
Do not open It manually.
• When film is not in the camera, flash does
not fire, nor does the cartridge mark appear
in the LCD window, nor does the macro
function work.
The shutter cannot be released if or when:
• the battery is not in the camera or it Is
; incorrectly inserted in the chamber, or it is
exhausted.
• the main switch is off.
• you shoot a subjct more than one meter
I (3.3 ft.) away, with the lens set in the
I macro mode.
• the lens is in the zooming action.
j • the flash is being charged, or the recycle
time becomes much longer than usual.
• the film is being rewound, and the film
j rewind has just been completed.

Main switch
Shutter-release button
Light-sensor window
Self-timer lamp
Self-timer button
Daylight-sync button
Exposure-compensatior
button
Zoom lens
Grip

Thank you very much for choosing
the world's first fully automatic 35mm
leaf-shutter camera to integrate a macro-
to-telephoto power zoom, zoom finder
and zoom flash. The camera's auto-focus,
auto-exposure, auto-film-speed-setting,
auto-film-loading, auto-winding, auto¬
rewinding and auto-flash controls will
certainly help you enjoy fine photo¬
graphy with memorable results just
easily and flawlessly. Moreover, if you
own the DATE model, you will always
be able to remember when you took
all the pictures.
Needless to say, your camera is a so¬
phisticated, precision instrument built to
give long-lasting, reliable service, and vvill
serve you well if you treat it right, with
proper handling and reasonable care.
Please read this manual carefully to
familiarize yourself with all the features
and functions it has to offer.
CONTENTS
Battery insertion and check .
Film.
Loading film .
Camera holding...
Operating 35 - 70mm Zoom lens.
Taking general pictures .
Unloading film.
Effective picture-taking range.
Taking close-up pictures (Macro shooting) -
Flash photography.
Focus-lock shooting.
Exposure compensation.
Self-timer.
IQ Zoom DATE ...
Strap and soft case.
Battery .
Taking care of your camera.
Specifications ...
Warranty policy .
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BATTERY INSERTION AND CHECK
This camera is powered by one 6V lithium battery
pack (Panasonic/Natlonal BR-P2, CR-P2p or Duracell
DL-223A), or four ''AAA"-size alkaline batteries.
• Manganese batteries can also be used, but they
have far less power than the lithium or alkaline
batteries.
1. Open the battery-chamber cover by pushing and
raising it in the direction of the arrow. To insert
the lithium battery, open the inside cover as well.
2. Insert the lithium battery pack into the chamber
correctly as indicated on the inside cover, and
close the two covers.
3. When using alkaline batteries, first fold down
the alkaline battery guide plate and insert the
batteries through the guide's holes making sure
the (+) and (—) sides are correctly placed as
indicated on the guide plate. Do not remove
the plastic tabs/ears in each battery guide hole
as they keep the batteries securely in place.
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1. Battery check
As you turn the main switch on, the lens slightly
extends, and the lens protector opens. If they
do not, the battery is exhausted, or it is not
properly loaded.
Do not remove the battery from the carh-
era which is operating; otherwise it may
malfunction.
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2. Battery replacement
If the battery mark in the LCD window Is lit up
while you are operating the main switch, the zoom
lever, or the shutter-release button, the battery
is becoming exhausted, and it should be replaced
with a new one. When the battery power is getting
low, reaching the limit of use, the battery mark is
lit up, then flickers, and the shutter cannot be
released. When the battery is completely exhausted
the battery mark does not even appear.
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FILM
DX FILM
• If non-DX film Is loaded by mistake, the film
speed is automatically set to ISO 100, no matter
what the film speed is.
• When high-speed film with an ISO rating of
over 1600 is loaded into the camera, the film speed
is automatically set to 1600.
• Special films like 35mm Instant Reversal
Film cannot be used.
• If a wide-angle picture is taken in a very bright
place outdoors using high-speed film, it tends to
be overexposed. Use such film indoors or in
a dark place.
This camera is designed to use DX-coded film with
an ISO rating from 50 to 1600, and when such film
is loaded, its film speed is automatically set in the
camera.
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LOADING FILM
Always load or unload film in a shady spot, or
shield the camera and film from direct sunlight
with your body.
1. Open the back cover by sliding the back cover
release lever in the direction of the arrow.
2. As illustrated, place the film cartridge in the
film chamber by first fitting its flat side on the
top of the rewind shaft.
• Take care not to put dust, stains or scratches on
the lens while loading the film.
Always keep the DX-Information pins free
from scratches, dirt or dust.

3. ^11 the film leader out far enough to reach the • Make sure the film is taut as shown above; if
I m ro er. slack, It may not be loaded properly.
• Align the end of the film leader with the O
film leader end mark.
• Make sure the film perforations engage the 0
sprocket teeth properly.
• Also make sure the film is properly placed
between the O guide rails.
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