Pentax IQZoom160 User manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the
FENTAX IQ Zoom 160 and welcome to the
world of Penlax zoom compact photography!
Your compact, light weight camera is a great
companion to preserve your favorite memories. Its
built-in 38-160mm 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-Iii 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. Multi (6)-
segment metering system ensures very precise me¬
tering for optimum exposure under any given
lighting conditions. Since most of the operation -
including film loading, film speed setting, winding
rewinding, focus and exposure control - are auto¬
matic, you can take great pictures effortlessly. The
DATE model makes it easy to remember 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 indications used in this manual
Operation direction
I
Automatic operation
Attention
f Lamp lighted
Lamp blinking
Correct
Incorrect
X
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
O Strap lug (p.7)
O Shutter release button (p.lO)
0 Drive button (p.27)
G AF mode button (p.27)
0 LCD panel (p.55)
0 Red-eye reduction flash button
(p.26)
O Main switch/ mode dial
(p.26)
0 Slide-out flash
0 Self-timer lamp (p.31)
® Light sensor window
(D Lens
0 Viewfinder window
(i^ Autofocus window
(D Focus aid illuminator window
(p.l9)
(E) Remote control receiver (p.35)

Open the back cover Load the film and close The film will automati- Switch on power by the
(see page 12). the back cover (see cally advance to the main switch, mode dial
page 13). first frame (see page (see page 8).
Frame your subject and Focus on your subject
operate the zoom lever (see page 20).
to compose the shot
(see page II).
Depress the shutter re- When the film is fin-
lease button. In dark ished, the camera will
conditions, the flash automaticallv rewind it
will discharge auto- (see page 24L
maiically (see page 23).

FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
AlthouQh we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions
given in this page.
/^ W A R N I NG This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in se¬
rious injury to the operator.
/^ C A UTION 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.
• Wrapping the strap around your neck is
dangerous. Make sure that small children
do not get the strap caught around their
neck.
• Be sure to store battery 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 careful
with the flash around infants.
• Never try to disassemble, short or recharge
the battery. Also, do not dispose of the bat¬
tery in fire, as it may explode.
• Remove the battery from the camera imme¬
diately if it becomes hot or begin to smoke.
Be careful not to burn yourself during re¬
moval.
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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, 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 diy 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.
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 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 provided only for the
repair of defects in materials or workmanship.
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 lin^ 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.
• 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/mode dial is set at the OFF posi¬
tion. Otherwise, battery power may be wasted if
the shutter release button is accidentally
pushed.
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PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE
Focusing
I Taking a picture through a window.
Focusing on a particular spot, .
p.37
p.38
Flash photography -
Taking a picture in low light situations. .
Minimizing the red-eye effect. .
Taking a portrait when the subject is in the shade. .
Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background.
I Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background.
■■ p . 2 3
p.26,27
• ■ p .28
• ■ p .29
■ p .30
Zooming
Making a subject larger or smaller.
p.ll
4

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.28
*p.29
*p.30
•p.3l
IJl'
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. . P -36
Taking a picture with the (optional) Wireless Remote Control. .p.33
Imprinting date on a picture.. P -44
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Names of working parts .Flaps
• Introduction .Front fold out
• Outline of basic operations .Inside cover
• For safe use of your camera .I
• Precautions for your camera .2
• Precautions for battery.3
• Practical shooting guide .4
• Table of contents .6
PRKPARATIONS BEFORK TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Strap attachment.7
2. Turning on the power.8
3. Battery check .9
4. How to hold the camera .10
5. Operating the 38-160mm zoom lens .11
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Film loading .12
2. Diopter adjustment .15
3. Automatic LCD illuminator .15
4. Viewfinder displays .16
5. Lamp indications .19
6. Ordinary photography .20
7. Unloading film .24
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select modes
Red-eye reduction flash mode .26
Daylight-sync shooting.28
Taking a picture at a slow shutter speed.29
Slow-speed sync photography .29
Bulb shooting.30
Bulb-sync shooting.30
Self-timer photography.31
Using wireless remote control (option) .33
Multi-exposure shooting .36
Infinity-landscape shooting .37
Spot AF shooting .38
Fckus lock shooting .39
Taking Panorama format picture.41
DATE MODEL 44
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Battery exhaustion warning .46
Installing Replacing the battery .47
Troubleshooting.48
Flash effective range with films other than ISO
100.200, or 400 . 49
Specifications .50
Warranty policy.52
LCD panel . 5 5
6

STRAP ATTACHMENT
PREPARATIONS
BEFORE
TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
For optimum perform¬
ance you should familiar¬
ize yourself with certain
fundamentals before tak¬
ing any photographs.
Fit the strap on the camera using the following procedures.
1 Pass the strap through the hoops and the clamp as shown in il¬
lustration 1.
2 Pass the * marked strap end through the camera’s strap lug
as shown in illustration 2.
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TURNING ON THE POWER
3 Pass the * marked strap end through the
hoops and the clamp as shown in illustration
• Use the illustrated part of the strap for open
the battery chamber cover, adjusting the data
on the Date model, or pushing the mid-roll
rewind button to rewind a roll of film before
exposing all the frames.
When the main switch mode dial is set to a po¬
sition other than OFF position, the power turns
ON. To turn the power OFF, set the main
switch/mode dial to the ( OFF ) position.
• When the camera is not in use, ensure that
the main switch 'mode dial is set to the
(OFF) position.
• If the camera is ON and left unused for over
3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts.
8

BATTERY CHECK
When the power turns ON, the lens extends
slightly for opening the lens cover and the flash
slides out.
• When the power turns OFF, the lens and
flash retract.
• When the flash is pushed into the camera
manually, the shutter cannot be released even
if the power is ON.
• The lens cover automatically opens and
closes when the main switch/mode dial is set
to the ON and OFF positon. Never attempt
to open the lens cover manually.
Battery check
After you set the main switch/mode dial to the
position other than OFF, the lens slightly ex¬
tends and the lens cover opens. You are now
ready to shoot.
• See page 46 when the battery exhaustion
symbol ( Q ) appears on the LCD panel.
• Battery performance may be temporarily
hindered in low temperature, but will recover
in normal temperatures.
9

HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
Hold the camera as still as possible and steady
it against your face. Depress the shutter release
button gently. (If too much force is applied,
the camera is likely to shake, and the picture
will be blurred.) If possible, brace your body
against a stable, stationary object such as a
wall. When using the flash with the camera po¬
sitioned 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 slide-
out flash with your fingers, hair or other
object.

OPERATING 38-160min ZOOM LENS
V
V
A
A
When you move the zoom lever to the right ( ♦ ), the
lens moves towards the 160mm telephoto setting and
frames the subject more closely. When you move the
zoom lever to the left ( ♦ ♦ 4 ), 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.
11

FILM LOADING (
Ensure the power is off
bef(M^ insertii^ the film.
)
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 in the
direction of the arrow to open the back as illus¬
trated.
12

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 car¬
tridge into the camera.
3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the
cartridge to reach the take-up spool. Align the
tip of the film with the film leader end mark
O.
4 After the back cover is closed, the film auto¬
matically advances to the first frame.
Notes:
• 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.
X Slack No! O Flat Yes!
13

5 When ( / ) appears in the exposure counter on
the LCD panel, the film automatically stop)s
winding. The indication apptears £is shown
above.
6 If ( f ) blinks on the LCD panel, it means the
film is not properly loaded. Reload the film.
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 film cannot be used. If non-DX
coded film is used, the camera automatically
sets the film sp)eed to ISO 25.
• A film with IS0400 film speed is recommended
to get less image blur and to cover more photo¬
graphic situations.
• Use high-speed films with ISO 800 or higher
mainly for shooting indoors or in dimly-lit con¬
ditions.
• The exposure counter indication will remain on
even if the main switch is turned off.
14

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
AUTOMATIC LCD ILLUMINATOR
Turn ON the power. Aim the camera toward a
bright subject. While looking through the view¬
finder, 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.
In low light situations, the illuminator of the LCD
panel lights up when any one of the button O,
©, or 0 is depressed or the main switch/mode
dial is turned. If you wish to use the LCD panel il¬
luminator any other time, depress any of these
buttons for longer than 2 seconds.
15

Turn the power ON by setting the main switch mode
dial to the position other than the OFF position. When
the autofocus frame in the viewfinder is not clearly seen,
rotate the diopter adjustment dial until the AF frame ap¬
pears in the sharpest focus. See page 15 for adjusting the
diopter. The autofocus frame and the picture area in the
viewfinder automatically vary in accordance with the dis¬
tance of the subject and focal length of the zoom lens you
have set. See page 17 and 18.
Standard format
O Autofocus frame
Focus on the subject with this frame
e Picture area
When taking a normal picture, compose the scene within
this frame.
Panorama format
O Autofocus frame
Focus on the subject with this frame.
® Picture area
When taking panorama pictures, compose the scene
within this frame.
• Regular size color prints may cut off what appear on
the extreme edge of the film frame.Compiose your pic¬
ture with a margin of safety at the edge.