Pentax IQZoom 130M User manual

PENTAX

Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENTAX IQ ZOOM 115M and welcome to the
world of Pentax zoom compact photography!
Your compact, light weight camera is a great
companion to preserve your favorite memories. Its
built-in'38-115mm lens gives you the freedom to
frame everything from breathtaking landscapes to
family portraits, even detailed close-ups. The
built-in auto flash helps you capture subjects in
dimly-lit places or photograph indoor scenes with
clarity and brilliance. Also included are
panorama/standard format mid-roll switching
capability and a wireless remote control feature.
Since most of the operation - including film load¬
ing, film speed setting, winding/rewinding, focus
and exj^ure control - are automatic, you can take
great pictures effortlessly.
• Please read this manual carefully before operat¬
ing the camera to take consistently superior pic¬
tures.
• Pay special attention to the cautions and notes
in this Operating Manual. Pictures and illustra¬
tions shown herein may differ from the cam¬
era’s actual appearance.
• Illustrations in this operating manual are the
DATA MODEL.
Icon indicators used in this manual
I Operation direction
Automatic operation
Attention
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Lamp lighted
Lamp blinking
Correct
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Incorrect
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The name of the camera’s working parts are listed
on the front and back flaps of this manual. Keep
the flaps unfolded for quick reference while read¬
ing the manual.

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS I
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) Battery chamber cover (p.43)
) Main switch (p.8)
) Shutter release button (p.9)
) Drive button (p.23)
) Red-eye reduction lamp button
(p. 22)
) Mode button (p. 22)
) Mid-roll rewind button (p.2l)
) Date button (p.39)
) LCD panel (p.5l)
1' Built-in flash
l) Remote control receiver (p.31)
Self-timer lamp (p.27)
S’ Viewfinder window
i- Lens
Autofocus w'indow
}• Spotbeam window (p,16)
y Light sensor window
1' Strap lug (p,7)

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 This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in se¬
rious injury to the operator.
CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in
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¬
self.
• 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.
A 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 VOUR CAMERA
Precautions when taking pictures
• Do not use the camera where it may come in
contact with rain, water or any other liquid, be¬
cause the camera is not weather, water, or liq¬
uid resistant. Should the camera 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 severe shock or
impact, take it to a Pentax service center for in¬
spection.
• Be careful not to subject the camera to strong
vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to
protect the camera when carrying it in a motor¬
cycle, car, boat, etc.
• Condensation on the interior or the exterior of
the camera may be extremely harmful to the
camera mechanism as it may cause rust.
Furthermore, if the camera is taken from warm
temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa,
the formation of icelets may cause damage. In
such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic
bag so that any changes in temperature differ¬
ence is minimized. Do not remove it from the
bag until temperature has stabilized.
• Regular size color prints may cut off what ap¬
pears on the extreme edges of the film frame.
Compose your picture with a margin of safety
at the edges.
Precautions for storage
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods
in places where temperature and humidity are
high such as in a car.
• Do not store the camera in a closet with moth¬
balls 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 ac¬
cumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win¬
dow.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco¬
hol or benzene to clean the camera. To clean the
external camera surfaces, - but not glass sur¬
faces; using a dry or silicone-treated cloth is rec¬
ommended.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY
Other precautions
• The temperature range at which this camera
functions properly is 50°C to -10 '’C (122®F to
14°F).
• To maintain optimum performance, it is recom¬
mended that the camera be inspected every one
or two years. If the camera has not been used
for an extended period, or is being prepared for
an important 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 workman¬
ship. 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 prod¬
uct being used in conditions as out lined in the
other operation contrary to the instructions out¬
lined in this manual, charges will be assessed or
a repair quotation will be provided.
LCD (Liquid-crystal display;
• When the LCD is exposed to high temperatures
over about 60 °C, it may blacken, but when the
temperature normalizes, it will return to nor¬
mal,
• The LCD may also slow down in response to
lower temperatures, but this is a normal charac¬
teristic of an LCD.
• 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 bat¬
tery should be inserted with the “ + and “ — ”
sides facing correctly,
• Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the
battery. Also do not dispose of the battery in a
fire, as it may exploded.
• Battery performance may be temporarily hin¬
dered in low temperatures, but will recover in
normal temperatures.
• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement
convenience when shooting outdoors or while
traveling,
• When the camera is in a bag, make sure the
main switch is OFF. Otherwise, battery power
may be wasted if the shutter release button is
accidentally pushed.
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PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE
Focusing
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Taking a picture through a window.
p.33
Flash photography
Taking a picture in low light situations. .p.l9
Minimizing the red-eye effect. .p.22,23
Taking a portrait when the subject is in the shade. .p.24
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background..p.25
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. .p.26
Zooming
Making a subject larger or smaller.
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Taking pictures of people in various situations
Taking a portrait when the subject is in the shade. .
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background.
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background.
Putting yourself into a picture. .
p.24
•p.25
'p.26
•p.27
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Landscape photography
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background..p.25
Taking a picture of night scenery.....
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. .p.26
Taking a picture of landscape scenery through a window. . P -33
Others
Taking a picture with the (Optional) Wireless Remote Control.
Imprinting date on a picture..
■ p .29
■ p .39

TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Names of working parts .Flaps
• Introduction .Front fold out
• Outline of basic operations .Inside cover
• For safe use of your camera .1
• Precautions for your camera .2
• Precautions for battery.3
• Practical shooting guide .4
• Table of contents .6
PRKPARATIONS BKKORK TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Strap attachment . 7
2. Main switch.g
3. How to hold the camera.9
4. Operating the 38-115mm zoom lens .10
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1 Film loading .j 1
2. Diopter adjustment . 1 4
3. Viewfinder displays . 1 5
4. Lamp indications . 1 6
5. Taking pictures . 1 7
6. Unloading film .20
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select modes
/ Red-eye reduction lamp mode. 2 2
Daylight-sync shooting.24
Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed.25
Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) .25
Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) .25
Bulb shooting.26
Bulb-sync shooting.26
Self-timer photography.27
Using wireless remote control (option) .29
Infinity-landscape shooting . 3 3
Focus lock shooting . 34
Hard-to-autofocus subjects . 3 5
Taking Panorama format picture.36
DATE MODEL. 39
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Battery exhaustion warning .42
Installing/Replacing battery . 4 3
Troubleshooting. 4 4
Flash effective range with films other than ISO
100,200, or 400 . 4 5
Specifications . 4 6
Warranty policy. 4 8
LCD panel . 5 1
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
For optimum performance you should fa¬
miliarize yourself with cerhdn fundamen¬
tals before taking any photographs.
STRAP ATTACHMENT
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated.
• Use the illustrated part © for pushing the mid-
roll rewind button to rewind a film before ex¬
posing all the frames. Use the illustrated part
@ for opening the battery chamber cover.
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Main switch
To switch ON, slide the main switch to the direc¬
tion of the arrow as illustrated. When the power
turns ON, the lens slightly extends 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 retracts and the
p>ower is switched OFF to save the battery.
8
• See page 43 when the battery exhaustion symbol
(<^b ) 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 un¬
changed even if the battery is replaced.

Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently de¬
press 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 el¬
bows against a stable, stationary object such as a
wall. When using the flash with the camera posi¬
tioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash
is above the lens.
Notes:
• Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves
back and forth while in operation.
• Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus win¬
dow, lens, light sensor window or the built-in
flaish with your fingers, hair or other object.
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OPERATING 38-115niiii ZOOM LENS
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. When the lens zooms to the
desired setting, release the zoom lever and depress the
shutter release button fully to take pictures.
• 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.
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gfjFmi LOADING (X"S«r:l.
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.
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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.
^ Pull the film leader out far enough from the
cartridge to reach the take-up spool. Align the
^ of the film with the film leader end mark
^ After the back cover is closed, the film auto¬
matically advances to the first frame.
X Slack No ! Q Flat Yes !
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Notes:
• Ensure the film is placed properly between the
film guides.
• If there is dirt on the film detector •, film can¬
not be wound properly.
• Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the illus¬
tration. Take up any slack in the film by push¬
ing it back into the cartridge,
• If the end of the film leader is extremely bent,
straighten it or cut off the bent portion.

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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.
b If ( 5 ) blinks on the LCD panel, it means the
film is not 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 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 auto¬
matically 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 con¬
ditions.
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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 sharpest 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.
0 Autofocus frame
Focus on the subject with this frame.
Closer than 1,2m
Close distance compensation frame
• When the camera-to-subject-distance is closer than
1 . 2 m, compose the scene within this frame.
• Regular size color prints may cut off what appear on
the extreme edge of the film frame. Compose your pic¬
ture with a margin of safety at the edge.
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1>AMP INDICATIONS ! Shooting distance: 0.65 i2.1ft^ - linfmity)
When you depress the shutter release button half¬
way down, the lamp # and or # lights up or
blinks as shown above,
O Green lamp (Focus status) :
When the subject is in focus, it will light up to in¬
dicate that you can take the picture; when the sub¬
ject is not in focus, it will blink, indicating that
you cannot take the picture because the camera-
to-subjecl distance is loo close or is a hard-to-
autofocus subject.
Shooting ranges (effective camera-to^subject dis¬
tance)
• The standard format and panorama formal
allow a shooting range from ^ (infinity) to
0.65m (2.1 ft).
Focus aid illuminator
In low light situations andx or hard-to-autofocus
subjects, the focus aid illuminator automatically
emits a striped pattern to assist the autofocus sys¬
tem when the shutter release button is depressed
halfway down.
0 Red lamp (Flash status) :
W hen the flash is ready to discharge, it will light
up. When the flash is being charged, it will blink.
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