Pentax Zoom 90-WR User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
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Welcome to the world of Pentax 200 m compact
photography! Your compact, light weight camera with
weather- resistant capability is a great companion to
preserve your favorite memories. Its built-in 38-90mm
zoom 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 a dimly-lit places or indoor scenes
with clarity and brilliance, and functions as a fill-in
flash for daylight flash-sync photography. Since most
of the operations - including film loading, 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 the dates when you took pictures.
• Please read this manual carefully before operating
the camera to take consistently superior pictures.
♦ Pay special attention to the cautions and notes in
this Operating Manual. Pictures and illustrations
shown herein may differ from the camera's actual
appearance.
Icon Indicators used in this manual
Operation direction
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Automatic operation
Attention
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j
Lamp lighting ^
Lamp blinking
Correct
6
Incorrect
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The 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 reading the
manual.

NAMES OF WORKING PARTS
O Shutter release button
e Zooming button (telephoto)
^ Macro button
O Zooming button (wide-angle)
e LCD panel
O Autofocus window
o Viewfinder window
0 Mode button
o Focus button
® Light sensor window
Built-in flash v
0 Remote controller
0 Infinity-landscape button
0 Lens
(E> Self-timer lamp
0 Remote control receiver (front)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Cautions . 1
• Weather-resistant capability . 2
• Outline of basic operations . 4
PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING
PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Strap attachment . 5
2. Main switch and battery check . 6
3. How to hold the camera . 7
4. Operating 38 - 90mm zoom lens . 8
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. Usable film . 9
2. Film loading . 10
3. Viewfinder displays and shooting
ranges . 12
4. Green/red lamps . 13
5. Ordinary photography . 13
6. Taking pictures (Multi-beam AF) . 14
7. Spot AF shooting . 16
8. Infinity-landscape shooting . 18
9. Unloading film . 19
TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS
Taking macro pictures . 20
How to select modes/Red-eye reduction flash
mode . 22
Daylight-synchro shooting . 24
Taking pictures at slow shutter speed . 24
Bulb, bulb-synchro shooting . 26
Self-timer photography . 28
Consecutive photography . 29
Multi-exposure shooting . 30
Interval shooting . 31
Using the wireless remote controller . 33
Date model . 37
MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS
Battery exhaustion warning . 40
Replacing the batteries . 41
Taking care of your camera . 42
Troubleshooting . 44
Specifications . 46
Warranty policy . 48
LCD panel . 51

CAUTIONS
The electric circuitry inside the camera contains
high voltage working parts. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera.
Be careful not to drop it or 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.
Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window,
lens, light sensor window, built-in flash with your
fingers or hair.
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.
• Read through the instructions on weather-
resistant capability before using.
• The misuse of batteries causes hazards such as
leakage, heating, explosions, etc. Batteries should
be inserted with the " +and " -" sides facing
correctly.
• Do not mix battery brands, types or old battery
with new ones. Otherwise, overheating or fire
might result.
• Never try to break up, short or recharge the
batteries. Also, do not dispose of the battery in
fire, as the battery may explode.
• Keep the batteries out of reach of children, infants
and pets.

WEATHER RESISTANT CAPABILITY
This camera is weather-resistant and can be used
without having to be bothered by rain or water spray.
However, it is not designed for underwater photo¬
graphy.
• After use wipe off any dirt or water droplets on the
camera with a clean, soft and dry cloth.
• Sand or mud entering the camera may damage the
camera. If used at the beach or other sandy or dirty
area, do not place it directly on the sand or dirty
area.
• Remove any dirt or sand from the weather-
resistant seals. If the lens barrel or the seals are
damaged, they will not keep the camera weather-
resistant. Have your factory authorized service
agent replace these seals as soon as possible.

♦ If there is dirt or saltwater droplets on the camera
after use, remove the dirt off the camera or wash
it clean in slowly running tap water or in a vessel
filled with water after making sure that the main
switch is turned off and the back cover and
battery chamber cover are closed. Wash it in
water for a maximum of 2-3 minutes. NEVER
press the zooming button to zoom the lens while
the camera is In water to be washed clean.
• This camera is not designed to withstand water
pressure. Never leave the camera in water for a
long time or wash it clean in a vessel where the
hydraulic pressure is high.
• Never use solvents such as soapy water,
detergent or alcohol to clean the camera.
Otherwise, the camera's weather-resistant
capability will be impaired.
• The camera inside is not weather-resistant. The
camera will be damaged if sand, dust or water
enters the camera while changing the film or
replacing the batteries. Note that in this case
repairs of such damages will be chargeable to you
even during the warranty period.

OUTLINE OF BASIC OPERATIONS
(see page 10).
Frame your subject and
operate the zooming
button to compose the
shot (see page 8).
the back cover (see page
101 .
Focus on your subject
(see page 14).
The film will automati¬
cally advance to the first
frame (see page 11).
Press the shutter release
button. In dark conditions,
the flash discharges
automatically (see page
15 ) .
Push the main switch to
switch on power (see
page 6).
When the film reaches
its end, the camera will
automatically rewind it
(see page 19).
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. STRAP ATTACHMENT
You should be aware of certain fundamentals to
make it easier to use this camera in the best way.
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. Use the
clamp's protrusion o to press the auxiliary rewind
button or the ADJUST button on the date model. Use
protrusion @ to open the battery chamber cover.
• To prevent the camera from swaying excessively
while walking, adjust the strap so the camera rides
above your waist.

2. MAIN SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK
Main switch
To switch on, push the main switch. The lens extends
slightly to the wide-angle 38mm setting and LCD
oanel is on. To switch off, push the main switch again.
Make sure the camera is switched off when not in use.
Jse two 3V lithium batteries, type DL123A or
CR123A.
Battery check
After you turn the main switch ON. the lens slightly
extends and you are ready to shoot. [See page 40
when the banery exhaustion symbol { ) appears
on the LCD panel.)
If the camera is left unused for over 3 minutes when
the main switch is on, the lens automatically
retracts and the power switches itself off to save
battery power.
• Refer to page 41 for directions on battery Insertion.

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 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 camera
against a stable, stationary object, such as a wall.
When using the flash with the camera positioned
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 when zooming.
Note:
• Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window,
lens, light sensor window or built-in flash with your
fingers or hair.

4. OPERATING 38 90 mm ZOOM LENS
V A
V A
When you press the zooming button ( (J)}, the lens
frames the subject more closely, moving towards the
90mm telephoto setting. When you press the zooming
button ( 0 ), the lens moves towards the wider-angie
38mm setting. When the lens zooms to the desired
setting, release the zooming button and press the
shutter release button all the way down to take
pictures.
Note:
• When you press either zooming button, the lens
focal length is displayed on the LCD panel. The lens
focal length is also displayed when the shutter
release button is pressed halfway down. (The
shutter cannot be released when zooming.)

TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
1. USABLE FILM
After familiarizing yourself with operations on the
camera by readkig this instruction manual you're
ready to insert the film.
DX FILM Perforations Film cartridge
Automatic film speed setting
This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with
ISO ratings from 25 to 3200. When any of these films
are loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set
for the camera.
Notes:
• When buying DX-coded films, make sure the
package bears the "DX” mark.
• Non-DX coded film cannot be used.
• Use high-speed film with an ISO rating of 1000 or
higher mainly for shooting indoors or in dimly-lit
conditions.

2. FILM LOADING Make
sure the power is off before inserting the film.
1 Slide the back cover release lever down in the
direction of the arrow to open the back cover as
illustrated.
2 Place the film cartridge in the film chamber by
fitting its flat side on top of the rewind shaft first
and then slide the top end into the camera.
3 Pull the film leader out far enou^ from the
cartridge to reach the take-up sp>ooli^. Align the
tip with the film leader end mark ( lO )®.
Notes:
• Make sure the film is properly placed between the
guide rails O
• If there is dirt on the film detection section^, film
cannot be wound properly.
^ Slack NO ' FJat YES !
• Make sure the film is taut as Illustrated. Take up any slack in the film by pushing it back into the cartridge.
• If the end of the film leader is extremely bent, straighten it or cut off the bent portion.

4 Make sure there is no sand or water on the seal or
your hands before closing the back cover. Make
sure that the two tabs in the back cover firmly lock
in place when the back cover is closed. The camera
will not be weather-resistant if the cover is
imperfectly closed and it may also let in light. The
film automatically advances to the first frame.
* Even if no film is loaded, the motor operates for a
second or two after the back cover is closed.
5 When! | ) appears in the exposure counter on the
LCD panel, the film automatically stops winding.
The indication as shown above appears. If
( f ) blinks on the LCD panel, it indicates that the
film is not properly loaded. If this occurs, reload
the film.
* The exposure counter indication will remain on
even if the main switch is turned off.

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Rrst, switch on power by
3. VIEWRNDER DISPLAYS AND SHOOTING RANGES pressing the mam switch.
O Spot AF frame
0 Multi-beam AF frame (wide-angle)
© Multi-beam AF frame (telephoto)
Q Macro frame
When taking a macro picture, compose the picture
within this frame.
0 Picture area
When taking a normal picture, compose the picture
within this frame.
Autofocus is referred to as "AF",
Shooting ranges (effective camera-to-subject
distance)
• The ordinary setting allows a shooting range from
oo (infinity) to 0.8 meter (2.6 ft).
• The macro setting allows a shooting range from 0.0
meter |2.6ft) to 0.5 meter (1.6ft). No subjects
closer than 0.5 meter (1.6ft) can be clearly
photographed.

4. GREEN/RED LAMPS
When you press the
shutter release button
halfway, the lamps O
and/or flight up or blink
as shown above.
0 Green lamp: When the subject is in focus, it lights
up to indicate that you can take
pictures; when the subject is not In
focus, it will blink, indicating that you
cannot take pictures.
0 Red lamp: When the flash is ready to discharge,
it will light up. When the flash is being
charged, it will blink.
Notes:
• If the subject is too close, the green lamp blinks.
Adjust the camera-to-subject distance so that the
green lamp lights up, then release the shutter.
• If the subject is even closer, the green tamp may
light up.
5. ORDINARY PHOTOGRAPHY
When the power is
switched on by pressing
the main switch, the
camera automatically
selects the Auto and
Single-Frame Shooting
modes and the LCD
panel indication appears as shown above. These
modes are used for taking ordinary pictures. The built-
in flash will discharge automatically when the subject
is poorly illuminated or backlit.
• When the LCD panel displayed Is other than the one
as shown above, which indicates the other modes
are set, switching power OFF and then ON restores
the Auto and Single-Frame Shooting modes.
* When the built-in flash automatically discharges,
the shutter speed ranges from approx. 1/40th sec.
[wide-angle! to approx. 1/55th sec. [telephoto]
[when IS0100 film is used). So be very careful to
hold the camera steady to eliminate the possibility
of fuzzy pictures due to camera movement while
the shutter Is open.

6. TAKING PICTURES Shooting distance: 0.8m(2.6ft) - oo (infinity)
1 After zooming the lens and composing your shot,
focus on the subject with the multi-beam AF frame.
Notes:
• When the power is switched on, the multi-beam
AF mode is automatically set.
• The lens focuses on the closest subject in the
multi-beam AF frame.
• The shutter cannot be released while the lens is
zooming.
2 Press the shutter release button halfway with your
subject in focus, and the green lamp lights up. If
the subject is closer than 0.8 meter {2.6ft), the
green lamp blinks and the shutter cannot be
released. In this case, lengthen the camera-to-
subject distance.
Notes:
• If you wish to focus on another subject, lift your
finger off the shutter release button and press
the shutter release button halfway again.
• When the green lamp blinks, the macro symbol
( ^ I on the LCD panel also blinks to
recommend use of the macro mode (see page
20 . ) .

3 Press the shutter release button all the way down,
and the shutter is released. Then, the film
automatically advances to the next frame.
Notes:
• When the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp
lights up momentarily to indicate that a picture
has been taken.
• Water drops or dirt on the lens protective glass,
autofocus window and light sensor window will
prevent you from taking good pictures. Clean
them before taking pictures.
^ Automatic Flash Emission
When taking pictures in low light or backlit situations,
the flash automatically discharges. When the shutter
release button is pressed halfway in the low light, the
red lamp lights up, indicating the flash is ready to
discharge. If the red lamp blinks, this indicates that
the built-in flash is being charged. Therefore, make
sure the red lamp lights continuously before taking
pictures.
Red-eye
Shooting portraits with the flash may result in "red¬
eye", the red dot in your subject's eye. This camera
includes red-eye reduction flash function, which
suppresses the red-eye phenomenon by using
preflash. See page 23 for details.
Flash-effective ranges (Nega-color film used)
ISO
Lens
100
200
400
38mm {@))
0.8-5m
0.8-7m
0.8-10m
90mm ((j))
0.8-3m
0.8-4.2m
0.8-5.9m
Macro (©)
0.5-0.8m
0.5-0.8m
0.5-0.8m
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7. SPOT AF SHOOTING
Select the spot AF mode to focus on a particular spot
in the frame.
1 Switch to Spot AF mode
Push the FOCUS button to switch to the Spot AF
mode. The (SPOT AF] indication is displayed on the
LCD panel, letting you know that the Spot AF
mode has been set. To clear this mode, push the
FOCUS button again.
2 Focus on the subject.
Focus on the subject with the Spot AF frame ( )
{for Spot AF} in the center of the viewfinder.
• When the main subject of your picture is off the
AF frame in the center of the viewfinder, use the
focus-lock technique (see page 17).
• The lamp and picture-taking indications are
similar as explained for multi-beam AF.