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
■ .
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 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
— ■■ —..... .p.38
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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
cP
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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