Pentax Zoom 70-R User manual

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OPERATING MANUAL

OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS
Frame your subject and Focus your subject
operate the zooming lever (see page 12).
to determine the composi¬
tion (see page 6).
The film automatically Set the main switch to ( I )
advances to the first frame, (see page 4).
B
Press the shutter release
button. In dark conditions,
the flash fires automatically.
ED
When the film reaches its
end, the camera automati¬
cally rewinds the film
(see page 16).

Welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact
photography! Your compact, lightweight camera is a
great companion to preserve your favorite memories.
Its built-in 35 - 70 mm zoom lens gives you the
freedom to frame everything from breathtaking
landscapes to family portraits, even detailed close-
ups. Built-in auto flash helps you capture a subject
in a dimly-lit night or an indoor scene with clarity,
and functions as a fill-in flash for daylight flash-sync
photography. Since most of the operations - in-
culding film speed setting, winding/rewinding,
focus and exposure control — are automatic, you
can take great pictures with little effort. The DATE
model makes it easy to remember when you take
pictures.
Please read this manual carefully before operating
the camera to learn how to take consistently
flawless pictures.
Icon indicators used in this manual:
Operation direction
Lamp glowing
'/ ♦ ' V
Lamp flickering
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Correct
o
Incorrect
X
Names 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 you read.

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NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
O Built-in flash
0 Viewfinder window
© Autofocus window
O Main switch
© Shutter release button
0 Macro button
O Self-timer lamp
© Light-sensor window
© Zoom lens
© Grip
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• 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.
• Do not apply force to the zoom lens; do not place the camera with the lens facing down.
• The 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.
• 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.
• To prevent explosion, never try to break up or recharge the batteries, or throw exhausted
ones into fire.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Names of working parts.Flaps
• Introduction.Front foldout
• Outline of basic operations.Inside cover
CAUTIONS.0
PRESHOOTING PREPARATIONS
1. Strap and soft case.(D
2 . Main switch arxJ battery check.®
a How to hold the camera. < §)
4 . Operating 35 — 70 mm zoom lens.®
BASIC OPERATIONS
1. Usable film.0
2. Film loading.0
3. Viewlinder displays and shooting ranges.
4. Green/red lamps.®
5. Ordinary photography.(u)
6. Taking pictures.®
7. Focus-lock shooting.(Q)
8. Unloading film.@
OPERATIONS OF MAJOR FUNCTIONS
Taking macro pictures.(g)
How to select modes.@
o Flash mode/Red-eye reduction flash mode . @
Daylight-synchro shooting.(g)
Taking a picture at slow shutter speed.(g)
Backlight compensation. @
Bulb and Bulb-Synchro.@
Self-timer shooting.@
Consecutive shooting.g)
Multi-exposure.g)
Date model.g
Battery exhaustion warning.g
Replacing batteries.g
LCD Parcel.g
Taking care of your camera.@
Troubleshooting.g
Warranty policy.*.@
Specifications.g

strap
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated.
On the DATE model, use the clamp's protajsion to press
the SELECT and ADJUST buttons.
Note:
• Adjust the strap so that the camera is positioned
above your waist to minimize camera sway when
you walk.
Soft case (optional)
When putting the camera Into the soft case, be sure to
turn the main switch off (O).

2 .
MAIN SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK
Main switch
On (I ): The power is on, and the camera is ready for
setting and shooting.
Off (Q): The power is off, and the camera is not in use.
When the camera is left unused for more than 3 minutes
with the main switch on ( | ), the lens automatically
returns to the 35 mm (wide-angle) fX)sition.
Caution:
The lens protector automatically opens when the main
switch is on (I), and closes when the main switch is
off (O)- Never attempt to open the lens protector by
hand.
Battery check
After you turn the main switch on ( | ), the lens slightly
extends and the lens protector opens. Then you can
shoot.
Notes:
• If you have a DATE model, do not remove the
batteries until they are exhausted, since they are
used to keep constant track of time for the date
function.
• Refer to page 33 for directions on battery Insertion.

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 vertically positioned,
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:
• Do not place your fingers or hair on the lens,
autofocus window, sensor window, flash, etc.

70mm
Step Zoom and Continuous Zoom
When you press the zooming lever llghtty, the lens zooms to and
stops at an adjacent step among 5 successive zoom settings: 35 ,
42, 50, 60 and 70mm. This is the Step Zoom function. When you
press the lever further, the lens zooms quickly and continuously to
any desired zoom setting from 35mm 70mm, until you release
the lever. This is the Continuous Zoom function.
Note;
• To stop at a next step using Step Zoom, return the zooming
lever to the center position, then press it lightly again.