Pentax IQZoom105G User manual

PENTAX

Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENTAX IQ Zoom 105G and welcome to the
world of Pentax zoom compact photography!
• Please read this manual carefully before op¬
erating the camera to take consistently supe¬
rior 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 indications used in this manual
Operation direction
—
Automatic operation
Attention
o
Lamp lighted
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Lamp blinking
Correct
o
Incorrect
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Names of working parts.2
LCD panel . 3
For safe you of your camera.4
Precautions for your camera.5
Precautions for battery usage .6
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
Strap attachment.7
Installing/Replacing battery .8
Battery exhaustion warning .8
Main switch.9
Diopter adjustment • ’ • • *.9
Holding the camera .10
Operating 38-105mm zoom lens.11
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
Film loading .12
Viewfinder displays . 1 5
Lamp indications . 1 5
Taking pictures.16
Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects .17
Focus-lock shooting .18
Unloading film .19
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select the Exposure Modes, AF and
Drive Modes.21
Daylight-sync shooting.22
Taking pictures at a slow shutter speed
• Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) .23
• Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Rash-ON) *‘’23
• Bulb shooting.24
• Bulb-sync shooting .24
Self-timer photography.25
Infinity-landscape shooting.26
Date Model .•.26
Troubleshooting .28
Specifications.30
Warranty policy .32
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LCD PANEL
> Strap lug (p,7)
> Main switch (p.9)
> Shutter release button (p.lO)
> AF/infinity-landscape
/Drive button (p.2U
> Mode button (p.21)
> LCD panel
^ Red-eye reduction lamp button
> Built-in flash
> Self-timer lamp (p.21, 25)
) Lens
1 Viewfinder window
> Autofocus window
> Light sensor window
I Diopter adjustment dial (p,9)
Viewfinder eyepiece
Zoom lever (p.ll)
Film information window
Back cover release lever (p.l2)
Battery chamber cover (p.8)
Tripod socket
Back cover
Mid-roll rewind button (p.20)
All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown.
SbU«J«S
ORed-eye reduction flash
mode (p.21)
©Battery exhaustion warning
(p.8)
©Slow-Speed Shutter (p.23)
©Exposure counter (p, 14)
©Infinity-Landscape Mode
(p.26)
©Self-timer (p.25)
©Bulb (p.24)
©Flash on (p.22,23,24)
©Flash off Cp.23,24)
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FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Although we have carefliDy designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions giren in this
A WARNING
A CAUTION
This m&rk indicstcs prGCdntions that if not followsdp could result in serious injury
to the operator.
T^s m^k indicates precautions that if not followed^ could result in minor or me¬
dium injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
^ WAITING
• The electnc circuits inside the camera contain
high voltage working parts. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
• Never touch internal parts of the camera if they
become exposed from dropping the camera or
for some oAer reason, as there is danger of elec¬
tric shock.
• Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of
children. Seek medical assistance immediately if
accidentaUy swallowed.
A CAUTION
• Do not use the flash near anyone’s eyes, as it
may hurt them. Be particularly careful with the
flash around infants.
• Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the
battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in
fire, as it may explode.
• Remove the battery from the camera immedi¬
ately if it becomes hot or b^n to smoke. Be
careful not to bum yourself during removal.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Precautions when taking 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 camera get wet
from rain, splashing water, or any other liq¬
uid, 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 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.
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 difference is minimized. Do not
remove it from the bag until temperature has
stabilized.
Precautions for proper 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 benzene 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 circuits inside the camera con¬
tain high voltage working parts. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera yourself.
Precautions 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
mothballs or in a case where chemicals are
handled. Store it in a place with good air cir¬
culation to prevent fimgus growth.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
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 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 •
prepared for an important photographic ses¬
sion, it is recommended that you have the
camera inspected or test shoot with it. •
• The PENTAX warranty provided only for
the repair of defects in materials or work¬
manship. Damage of any kind cannot be re- •
paired at no charge under the term of the
warranty. If the difficulty is caused as a di¬
rect result of the product being used in con- •
ditions as out lined in the other operation
contrary to the instructions outlined in this
manual, charges will be assessed or a repair
quotation will be provided.
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 recharge
the battery. Also do not dispose of the bat¬
tery in a fire, as it may explode.
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.
Be sure to store the battery out of the reach
of children. Seek medical assistance immedi¬
ately if accidentally swallowed.
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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STRAP ATTACHMENT
PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated.
• Use the illustrated part of the strap for open¬
ing the battery chamber cover, adjusting the
date on the Date model, or pushing the mid-
roll rewind button.
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INSTALLING/REPLACTNG BATTERY Use one 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or equivalent)
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Battery exhaustion warning
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery
symbol (c*) appears on the LCD panel to warn
you. Replace the battery as soon as possible. When
(c^) starts blinking, no operations can be per¬
formed.
Ensure that the power is off before replacing the
battery.
l«Open the battery chamber cover by using the
strap damp’s protrusion.
2. Insert one lithium battery with the plus/minus
(-f / — ) sides matching the indications in the
battery compartment.
3. Close the battery chamber cover. Ensure that
the cover is locked with a click.
• If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom lens
moves slightly and the motor operates for a few
second.
• On the DATE MODEL, the data is initialized
when the battery chamber cover is opened.
Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls):
Approx. 15 rolls using flash 50% of the time
(using the CR123A battery and under Pentax test¬
ing conditions). Actual battery life/performance
may vary drastically depending on usage of Power
Zoom, Hash and external conditions such as tem¬
perature and freshness of the battery.
Notes on replacing the battery:
After opening the battery chamber cover, correct
the time and data. See page 26
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