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
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