Pentax ZOOM 105-R User manual

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Welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact
photography! This compact, lightweight camera is
a great companion to help you preserve
memorable moments. A built-in 38 ~~ 105 mm
zoom lens allows great flexibility in shot framing,
A variety of features, mostly automatic, make great
pictures possible. The model with the date function
makes it easy to remember when photos are shot.
■ Please read this manual carefully before
operating the camera to learn how to take
consistently superior pictures.
■ Pay particular attention to cautions and notes in
this operating manual. Pictures and illustrations
shown within may differ from the camera's actual
appearance
■ Illustrations in this manual show the DATE
model.
icon indicators used in this manual:
Operation direction
Automatic operation
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Attention
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Lamp glowing
Lamp flickering
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Correct
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Incorrect
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Names of the camera s working parts are listed on
the front and back foldout flaps of this manual.
Keep the flaps unfolded for quick reference while
you read.

Shutter release button
Macro button
Illumination button
Autofocus window
LCD panel
Viewfinder window
• Light-sensor window
I Built-in flash
t Strap lug
) Grip
I Zoom lens
\ Self-timer lamp

OUTLINE OF BASIC OPEfiATIONS
Frame your subject and Focus your subject
operate the zooming lever to (see page 14 )
determine the composition
(see page 6).
Press the shutter release
button. In dark conditions,
the flash fires automatically.
When the film reaches its
end. the camera
automatically rewinds it
(see page 18).

• Shield the camera from salty air and water at the beach, splashing liquid of any kind,
and rain. If immersed in water, the camera will be rendered inoperable.
• If the camera is exposed to dirt, mud, sand, dust, moisture, toxic gas or salt water, the
camera may be damaged or rendered inoperable.
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods where temperature and humidity are
high, such as in a car.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzine to clean the camera.
• Be careful not to drop or otherwise subject the camera to strong vibrations, shock or
pressure. , x • ^
• Do not apply force to the zoom lens; do not place the camera with the lens facing down.
• 7he electric circuitry inside the camera contains high voltage working parts. Never
attempt to disassemble the camera.
• Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
• Replace all betteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, types or old battery with
new one. Otherwise, overheating or fire might result.
• The misuse of batteries causes hazards such as leakage, heating, explosions, etc.
Batteries should be inserted with the or ’ sides facing correctly.
• Never try to break up or recharge the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as
the battery may explode. ______
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Names of working parts .Flaps
• Introduction.Front foldout
• Outline of basic operations.Inside cover
CAUTIONS .Q
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Strap attachment . 0
2. Power switch and battery check .0
3. How to hold the camera .@
4 Operating the 38 - 105 mm zoom lens.©
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Usable film . 0
2 . Film loading . 0
3. Viewfinder displays and shooting ranges ... ©
4. Green red lamps .@
5. Illumination of the LCD panel.©
6 . Ordinary photography.@
• Red-eye reduction flash mode.
7. Taking pictures .@
8 Focus-lock shooting .@
9. Unloading film . ©
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
Macro pictures . 0
Super Macro pictures .@
How to select modes.©
Flash-On (forced emission) .@
Flash-Off (flash override) .©
Backlight Compensation.©
Bulb, Bulb-Sync, and Bulb-Timer .©
Self-Timer Shooting .©
Consecutive Shooting .©
Multi-Exposure Shooting .©
Interval Shooting .©
Combination chart of exposure and shooting
systems . ©
Exposure Compensation .©
DATE MODEL .©
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
• Battery exhaustion warning.@
• Replacing batteries.©
• Taking care of your camera .@
• Troubleshooting .©
• Warranty policy .©
SPECIFICATIONS.©
LCD panel .Back foldout

1. STRAP ATTACHMENT
PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
You should be aware of certain fundamentals to
make it easier to use this camera in the best way.
Attach and adjust the camera strap as illustrated.
Use the tool's protrusion O ( ^ ) as a screwdriver to
open the battery chamber cover. Use protrusion ©
(Q;^} to press the film auxiliary rewind button (if you
want to remove the film before the roll is completed).
Note:
• Adjust the strap so that the camera is positioned above
vour waist to minimize camera sway when you walk. ®

2. POWER SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK
Power switch
To switch on, slide the power switch upward. The lens
cover opens, and the LCD indications appear. The
camera is now ready for setting and shooting. To switch
off. slide the power switch upward again. Make sure to
switch (t off when the camera is not in use.
Caution:
The lens cover automatically opens when the power
switch IS turned on. and closes when the power switch is
turned off Never attempt to open the lens cover by hand
Battery check
After power is switched on, the lens extends slightly and
the lens cover opens. The camera is then ready to
shoot.
Notes;
• When the camera is left unused with the power on for
over 3 minutes, its power automatically switches off.
• (f you have a DATE model, do not remove the batteries
until they are exhausted, since they are used by the
date function to keep constant track of lime.
• Refer to page 41 for directions on battery insertion.
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3. HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
When shooting, hold the camera securely with both
hands. Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently
press the shutter release button, (if pressed forcefully, the
camera is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.)
Try to brace your elbows against your body, or support
yourself and the camera against a stable, stationary
object, such as a wall.
When using flash with the camera in a vertical position,
hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens.
Caution:
Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and
forth when zooming.
Note;
• Keep your lingers and hair away from the lens,
autofocus window, sensor window, flash, etc.
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Wher you press the zooming lever to the nght ( 4 the lens moves
towards the 105 mm telephoto setting When you press to the left
: ♦♦♦ i. the lens moves towards the wide-angie 38 mm setting
Step Zoom and Continuous Zoom
When you press the zoommg lever lightly, the lens zooms to and
stops at an adjacent step among 6 successive zoom settings: 38. 46.
55. 70 85, and 1 0 5 mm Tn s Step Zoom funct.on When you
press the lever further, the't" - zooms quickly and continuously to
any des'red zoom setting from 38mm 105mm until you release the
■ ever This is the Continuous Zoom function
Note:
• To stop at a next step using Step Zoom, return the zoommg lever to
me center posit on then press it lightly agam