Pentax Zoom 280-P Date User manual

PENTAX
OPERATING MANUAL

OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS
Open the back cover
{see page 8).
The film will automatic
close the back cover cally advance to the
(see page 9). first frame (see page
9.) ^
Frame your subjec
and operate the zoom
ing lever to compose
the shot (see page 6).
(see page 12).
lease button. In dark
conditions, the flash
will discharge auto¬
matically (see paqe
13). ^
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Push the main switch
button to switch on
power (see page 4).
When the film is fin¬
ished, the camera will
automatically rewind
it (see page 14).

Congratulations on your purchase of
tax Zoom 280-P and welcome to ^he world of
Pentax zoom compact photography. Your
compact, light weight camera is a great com*
pan Ion to preserve your favorite memories.
Its built-in 28-80mm zoom lens 9 i ves you the
freedom to frame everything from breatntaK
ing landscapes to family portraits,
taUed close-ups. The built-in auto flash helps
you capture subjects in dimly-lit places or
photogmph indoor scenes with clarity and
brilliance. Also included are Programmed-
Image-Size tracking, interval shooting, pano¬
ramic modes and a wireless remote control
feature. Since most of the operations - .'^c ud-
ing film loading, film speed setting, winding/
rewinding, focus and exposure control - are
automatic, you can take great P'ct^res effort
lessiv. The DATE model makes it easy to
remember the dates when you took pictures.
. Please read this manual carefully b^ore
operating the camera to take consistently
superior pictures. .
. Pay special attention to the cautions and
notes in this Operating Manual. P'ct^ures
and illustrations shown herein may differ
from the camera's actual appearance.
Icon indicators used in this manual
The names of the camera's working parts are
listed on the front and back flaps of this man¬
ual Keep the flaps unfolded for quick refer-
onnp while reading the manual.

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
O Shutter release button
® LCD panel
0 Image button
O Drive button
0 Red-eye reduction flash
button
0 Diopter adjustment lever
0 Mode button
0 Autofocus window
0 Light sensor window
0 Self-timer lamp
0 Built-in flash
0 Viewfinder window
0 Lens
0 Remote control receiver
(front)
0 Strap lug
0 Remote control
0 Remote-control-release
lever
0 Auxiliary rewind button I

CAUTIONS
• The electric circuitry inside the camera con¬
tains high voltage working parts. Never at¬
tempt to disassemble the camera.
• Be careful not to drop or subject the cam¬
era to strong vibrations, shock or pressure.
Do not apply force to the zoom lens; do not
place the camera with the lens facing
downward.
• Never attempt to manually open the lens
cover: it will automatically open and close
as the main switch is turned on and off.
• Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus
window, lens, light sensor window, or the
built-in flash with your fingers or hair.
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended pe¬
riods in places where temperature and
humidity are high such as in a car.
• Dirt, mud, sand, moisture, toxic gas, water,
salt water, etc., penetrating the inside of
the camera may cause damage or render it
inoperable. Therefore, handle the camera
with great care.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner,
alcohol or benzine to clean the camera.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY |
• The misuse of batteries can cause hazards
such as leakage, overheating, explosions,
etc. Batteries should be inserted with the
"+" and sides facing correctly.
• Do not mix battery brands, types or old bat¬
teries with new ones as it will result in over¬
heating or fire.
• Never try to disassemble, short or recharge
the batteries. Also, do not dispose of the
batteries in a fire, as they may explode.
• Battery performance may be temporarily
hindered in low temperatures, but will re¬
cover in normal temperatures.
• Keep spare batteries on hand for replace¬
ment convenience when shooting out¬
doors or while traveling.
• Keep the batteries out of the reach of chil¬
dren.
• When the camera is in a bag, ensure the
main switch is off: otherwise, battery
power may be wasted if the shutter release
button is accidentally pushed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Names of working parts.Flaps
• Outline of basic operations.Inside cover
• Cautions..
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Strap attachment.3
2. Main switch and battery check.^4
3. How to hold the camera.5
4. Operating a 28 - 80mm zoom lens.6
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Usable film..
2. Film loading.8
3. Viewfinder displays and shooting
ranges..
4. Green/red lamps.11
5. Ordinary photography.11
• Diopter adjustment.11
6. Taking pictures.12
7. Unloading the film.14
2
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
How to select modes
/Red-eye reduction flash mode.15
Daylight-synchro shooting.18
Taking pictures at slow shutter
speeds..
Bulb/Bulb-synchro shooting. 2 0
Self-timer shooting. . ' . " 2 2
Consecutive shooting.23
Multi-exposure shooting.24
Interval shooting.25
Infinity-landscape shooting.27
Programmed-lmage-size tracking mode ....28
Spot AF shooting.29
Exposure compensation. 3 1
Panoramic format picture.32
Using wireless remote control. 3 4
Date model..
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Battery exhaustion warning.40
Installing/Replacing the batteries. 4 1
Taking care of your camera.42
Troubleshooting. 4 4
Specifications.1” ..”.146
Warranty policy.48
LCD panel.

PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
For oplimiiiii perfo^ance you ,
familiarize wttit cerbiin tuif^-
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1. STRAP ATTACHMENT
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. Use the
clamp's protrusion O to depress the film auxil¬
iary rewind button, and ADJUST button on the
DATE model. Use the clamp's protrusion ® as a
screwdriver to open the battery chamber cover.
• To prevent the camera from swaying a lot while
walking, adjust the strap so the camera rides
above your waist
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2. MAIN SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK
To switch on, push the main switch button. The
lens extends slightly to the wide-angle 28mm
setting and the LCD panel is on. To switch off,
push the main switch button again. When not in
use, ensure that the camera is switched off.
• Use two 3V lithium batteries, type DL123A or
CR123A. Do not remove the batteries before
they are exhausted, since they are used by the
date function on the DATE model to keep con¬
stant track of time.
• The lens cover automatically opens and
closes when the main switch is on and off
Never attempt to open the lens cover manu-
4 ally.
4
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Battery check
After you turn the main switch ON, the lens
slightly extends and the lens cover opens. You
are now ready to shoot. (See ^e 40 when the
battery exhaustion symbol (CD) appears on
the LCD panel.)
* If the camera Is on and left unused for over 3
minutes, the lens automatically retracts and
the power switches off to save battery power,
* If the main switch is turned on within 30 min¬
utes of auto-power off, the previous setting
will automatically return.

3. HOW TO HOLD THE CAMERA
When shooting, hold the camera securely
with both hands. Keep the camera as still as
possible, and gently depress the shutter re¬
lease button. (If too much force is applied, 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 cam¬
era against a stable, stationary object, such
as a wall.
When using the flash with the camera posi¬
tioned vertically, hold the camera so that the
flash is above the lens.
Caution:
Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves
back and forth while in operation.
Note:
• Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus
window, lens, light sensor window or the
built-in flash with your fingers or hair.
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4. OPERATING A 28-80mm ZOOM LENS
Move the zooming (ever to the right { f )
or the left ( 444 ) to zoom the lens to the
desired setting, release the zooming lever,
and then depress the shutter release but¬
ton fully to take pictures.
Step Zoom and Continuous Zoom
Step Zoom: Moving the zooming lever
slightly zooms the lens to adjacent steps,
causing slight composition changes.
Continuous Zoom: Moving the lever fully
causes continuous lens zooming, which
drastically changes the composition.
* With the step zoom, the lens stops at
lens focal length of 28 , 35, 42 , 50 , 60 , 70 ,
and 80 m m . To stop at the next step, re¬
turn the zooming lever to its original po¬
sition, and then slightly move it again.
* When you move the zooming lever or
the shutter release button is depressed
halfway down, the lens focal length is
displayed on the LCD panel.