Pentax IQZoom 140 User manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENT AX IQ Zoom 140 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 38-140mm 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 palces or photograph indoor scenes with
clarity and brilliance. Also included are panorama
standard format mid-roll switching capability
and a wirelss remote control feature. Multi (6)-
segment metering system ensures very precise me¬
tering for otimum exposure under any given
lighting conditions. Since most of the operation -
including film loading, film speed setting,
winding/rewinding, focus and exposure control -
are automatic, you can take great pictures effort¬
lessly. The DATE model makes it easy to remem¬
ber the dates when you took pictures.
• 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.
Icon indica tions used in this manual
Operation direction
1 Automatic operation
1
Attention
1 ~
1 Lamp lighted ^ H
j Lamp blinking
Correct j
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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 Haps unfolded for quick reference while read¬
ing the manual.

O Strap lug (p.7)
@ Shutter release button (p.21)
0 Drive button (p.27)
O AF/Infinity-landscape
button (p.27)
© LCD panel (p.55)
© Mode button (p.26)
O Red-eye reduction flash
button (p.26)
0 Autofocus window
0 Built-in flash
0 Lens
© Viewfinder window
® Focus aid illuminator window
(p.l8) ^ ^
® Self-timer lamp (p.31)
© Remote control receiver
(p.34)
0 Light sensor window

OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS
Frame your subject and Focus on your subject
operate the zooming (see page 21).
lever to compose the
shot (see page 11).
Depress the shutter re¬
lease button. In dark
conditions, the flash
will discharge auto¬
matically (see page 22).
When the film is fin¬
ished, the camera will
automatically rewind it
(see page 24).

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR
Precaution when taking pictures
• Do not use the camera in a place where the
camera may come in contact with rain or
water because the camera is not weather-
resistance. Should the camera get wet from
rain or splashing water, wipe it off immedi¬
ately 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 inspection.
• 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
motorcycle, 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
and/or corrosion. Furthermore, if the cam¬
era is taken from warm temperature to a sub¬
freezing one or vice versa, the formation of
icelets may cause the damage. In such a case,
put the camera into a case or plastic bag so
that any changes in temperature will be as
gradual as possible. After temperature differ¬
ence is minimized, take it out of the bag.
• Do not apply force to the zoom lens; do not
place the camera with lens facing downward.
• Dirt, mud, sand, moisture, toxic gas, water,
salt water, etc., penetrating the inside of the
camera may cause damage or render it inop¬
erable. Damage of any kind will not be pre¬
pared under the terms of the warranty and
charges may be assessed. Therefore, handle
the camera with great care.
Precaution for taking care
• Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust
accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder
window.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, al¬
cohol or benzine to clean the camera. To
clean the external camera surfaces, - but not
glass surfaces; using a dry or silicone-treated
cloth is recommended.
• The electric circuitry inside the camera
containts high voltage working parts. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera.

Precaution for storage
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended peri¬
ods in places where temperature and humid¬
ity are high such as in a car.
• Do not store the camera in a closet with
mothball or in a case where chemicals are
handled. Store it in a place with good air cir¬
culation to prevent fungus growth.
Other precautions
• The temperature range at which this camera
functions properly is 50° C to - 10° C (122°F
to 14°F).
• Regular size color prints may cut off what
appears on the extreme edges of the film
frame. Compose your picture with a margin
of safety at the edge.
• To maintain optimum performance, it is rec¬
ommended that the camera be inspected
every one or two years. If the camera has not
been used for an extended period, or is being
prepay for an important photographic ses¬
sion, it is recommended that you have the
camera inspected or test shoot with it.
Repairs made accessory as a rebuilt of the
camera being subjected to any of the condi¬
tions warned about in this precautions sec¬
tion, or any other precaution or warning
throughout this operating manual, are not
covered under the terms of the warranty and
charges may be assessed.

PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY
Precaution for battery
• Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such ^
leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. The
battery 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 replacenient
convenience when shooting outdoors or while
traveling.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
• 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
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Focusing
Taking a picture through a window,.
Taking a picture of distant landscape scenery. .• •
Focusing on a particular spot. . "p.37
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Flash photography
Taking a picture in low light situations, .
Minimizing the red-eye elTect. .. .P
Taking a portrait picture whose face i' -.
IS cast in the shadow.
p.28
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background.. d 29
Ta king a picture of people with night scenery in the background. .pjO
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Zooming
Making a subject larger or smaller.
p,ll
4

Taking pictures of people in various situations
Taking a portrait picture whose face is cast in shadow. * .. P -28
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background..p.29
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. .p.30
Putting yourself into a picture. ..
Landscape photography
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background.
Taking a picture of night scenery..
Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background.
p.29
•p.30
•p.30
Others
Taking more than 2 pictures on the same frame. .
Taking a picture at the distant place from the camera.
Imprinting date on a picture..
■ p ,36
■ p .32
•p.44

TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Names of working parts .Flaps
• Outline of basic operations .Inside cover
• Precautions for your camera .1
• Precautions for battery. 3
• Practical shooting guide . 4
• Table of contents . ( y
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Strap attachment. 7
2. Main switch..
3. Battery check . 9
4. How to hold the camera .10
5. Operating the 38-140mm zoom lens . 1 1
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Usable film.J 2
2 . Film loading ..
3. Viewfinder displays and shooting ranges • -15
4. Lamp indications .jg
5. Ordinary photography . 1 9
6 . Diopter adjustment .20
7. Automatic LCD illuminator .20
8 . Taking pictures . 2 1
9. Unloading film .24
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select modes
XR^-eye reduction flash mode.
Daylight-synchro shooting .
Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed ••
Slow-speed synchro photography.
Bulb shooting.
Bulb-synchro shooting .
Self-timer photography.
Using wireless remote control (option) ••
Multi-exposure shooting .
Infinity-landscape shooting .
Spot AF shooting .
Focus lock shooting .
Taking Panoramic format picture .
DATE MODEL.
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Battery exhaustion warning .
InstallingXReplacing the battery .
Troubleshooting...
Flash effective range with films other than
ISO 100,200, or 400 .
Specifications.
Warranty policy.
LCD panel .
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STRAP ATTACHMENT
PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
For optimum performance you should fo-
miliarize yourself with certain fundamen¬
tals before taking any photographs.
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. Use the
illustrated part of the strap to open the battery
chamber cover, adjust the data on the Date model,
or push the auxiliary rewind button to rewind a
film before exposing all the frames.
7

MAIN SWITCH
Main Switch
To switch on, push the main switch button. The
lens extends slightly to the wide-angle 38mm and
the LCD panel is on. To switch off, push the main
switch button again. When not in use, ensure that
the camera is switched off.
• Use one 3V lithium battery, type CRI23A or
the equivalent. Do not remove the battery be¬
fore it is exhausted, since it is used by the date
function on the DATE model to keep constant
track of time.
8
The lens cover automatically opens and closes
when the main switch is turned on and off.
Never attempt to open the lens cover manually.

BATTERY CHECK
Battery check
After you turn the main switch ON, the lens
slightly extends and the lens cover opens. You are
now ready to shoot. See page 46 when the battery
exhaustion symbol ( P ) apperas on the LCD
panel-
• If the camera is on and left unused for over 3
minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the
power switches off to save the battery power.
• If the main switch is turned on within 60 min¬
utes of auto-power off, the previous setting will
automatically return.
9

HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
When shooting, hold the camera securely with
both hands. Keep the camera as still as 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.) Try to
brace your elbows against a stable, stationary ob¬
ject such as a wall. 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 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
flash with your fingers, hair or other object.
10

OPERATING 38-140nim ZOOM LENS
When you move the zooming lever to the right ( ♦ ) , the
lens moves towards the 140mm telephoto setting and
frames the subject more closely. When you move the
zooming lever to the left ( ♦ ♦ ♦ ), the lens moves towards the
wide-angle 38mm setting- When the lens zooms to the de¬
sired setting, release the zooming lever and depress the
shutter release button fully to take pictures.

USABLE FILM
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
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Automatic film q>eed setting
This camera is designed to use DX-coded films
with rating from 25 to 3200, When any of
these films are loaded, the proper film speed is
automatically set for the camera.
Notes;
• Use only DX-coded films.
• Non-DX coded film cannot be used. If non-DX
coded film is used, the camera automatically
sets the film speed to ISO 25.
• A film with IS0400 film speed is recommended
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.
12

FILM LOADING (Ensure the power is off before inserting the film,)
1 Slide the back cover release lever down in the
direction of the arrow to open the back as illus¬
trated.
2 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber by
fitting its flat side on top of the rewind shaft
first and then slide the top end into the camera.
3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the
cartridge to reach the take-up spool O. Align
the tip of the film with the film leader end mark
0 .
Notes:
• Ensure the film is placed properly between the
film guides 0 .
• If there is dirt on the film detector O, film can¬
not be wound properly.
O Flat Yes!
X Slack No!
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4 After the back cover is closed, the film auto¬
matically advances to the first frame.
• Even if no film is loaded, the motor op)erates for
a second or two after the back cover is closed.
• Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the pre¬
vious page. 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 portion.
5 When “ t ” appears in the exposure counter on
the LCD panel, the film automatically stops
winding. The indication appears as shown
above. If ( r ) does not appear on the LCD
panel, it indicates that the films is not properly
loaded. If this occurs, reload the film. If ( f )
blinks on the LCD panel, it means the film is
not properly loaded.
• The exposure counter indication will remain on
even if the main switch is turned off.
• If the camera is placed in a condition where
static electricity may be discharged on or near
the camera, the LCD film counter may change
to number one, but you can continue to use all
other functions of the camera normally.
14

VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS (Switch on power by depressing the main switch
button.)
When the autofocus frame in the viewfinder is not clearly
seen, rotatethediopter adjustment dial until the autofocus
frame appears in the sharpest focus. $ee page 20.
The autofocus frame and the picture area m the view¬
finder automatically vary in accordance with the distance
to the subject and focus length you have set. See page 16
and 17.
Ordinary photography (standard format)
OAutofocus frame. Autofocus is referred to as AF".
Focus on the subject with this frame.
OPicture area
When taking a normal picture, compose the scene
within this frame.
Panoramic format picture
OAutofocus frame
OPicture area
When taking panoramic pictures, compose the scene
within this frame.
Shooting ranges for standard and panoraniic format pic¬
tures (effective camera-to subject distance)
• The ordinary photography and panoramic mode allow
a shooting range from Im (3.3 fp to infinity Uele-
photo 140mm side) and 0.73m (2.4 ft) to infinity
wide-angle 38mm side). * .>o ~
• Subjects closer than Im at 140mm or 0.73m at 38mm
/'!innr»t he fociised Dronerlv.
15

Close distance compensation fnune
When the disUnce to the subject becomes closer,
the picture area of this camera is automatically
chenged and compensated. Compose the scene
within this frame.
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