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PENTAX 1QZoonEZY'S | 1QZoonEZYS OPERATING MANUAL QUARTZ DATE Congratulations on your purchase of the PENTAX MZosEZYS and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact photogra- phy! * 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 used in this manual may differ from the camera's actual appear- ance. * lllustrations in this operating manual are the DATE MODEL. Icon indications used in this manual Operation direction Attention Lamp lighted Lamp blinking Correct Incorrect Automatic operation — TABLE OF CONTENTS Names of working parts LCD panel .…….…........eeecencessescencee For safe you of your camera .............c... Precautions for your camera ................. Precautions for battery usage =... PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Strap attachment ..............——eieeeeenverer— installing / Replacing battery ................. Battery exhaustion warning... Main switch and battery check .............. Holding the camera... Operating 38-70mm zoom lens -........... TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Film loading =... Viewfinder displays -......-.....e.-erree=ee— Lamp indications ...еееееаеененнееенееееотот! Taking pictures —...........e-re=eeeerereetne Focus-lock shooting ..........—..-—-eeeeeíes Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects ............... Unloading film =... TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS How to select modes / Red-eye reduction flash mode _...….....….....….…-serreecercesente scene encre 22 Daylight-sync shooting ...........—.=——-— 23 Taking pictures at a slow shutter speed « Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) 24 Slow-Speed-Sync Shooting (Flash-ON) …… 24 Backlight compensation .........-....==—=e=íe—— 25 « Bulb shooting .........-.e==.——. rarer TE 26 * Bulb-sync Shooting ..........—.=——=re=e=mereees 26 Self-timer photography 27 Infinity-landscape shooting ........-e.—.———=—- 28 Date Model ..…..........…..…erreaceeneeeeeecees 29 Practical shooting guide -.........--...=.<ere=meee— 31 Troubleshooting 32 Specifications .…....….…......eeccesceceeceeeenee 34 Warranty policy .......00.00000 centres eee 36 NAMES OF WORKING PARTS EE 10 | mr = JR LCD PANEL O Strap lug (p.7) | @ Shutter release button (p.10) © Main switch (p.9) O Mid-roll rewind button (p.21) @ AF/infinity-landscape /Drive button (p.22) @ LCD panel @ Mode button (p.22) © Red-eye reduction lamp but- ton (p.22) © Built-in flash ® Viewfinder window ® Lens @® Autofocus window (P Self-timer lamp (p.27) @ Light sensor window ® Viewfinder eyepiece ® Green lamp ® Zoom lever (p.11) ® Film information window ® Back cover release lever (p.12) @ Battery chamber cover (p.8) @ Tripod socket @ Back cover All indications will not actually appear simultaneously as shown. 285 a @ Red-eye reduction flash mode (p.22) O Flash off (p.24, 25, 26) © Flash on (p.23, 24, 26) O Slow-Speed Shutter (p.24) @ Exposure counter (p.14) @ infinity-Landscape Mode (p.28) su ï Les LILIC O Self-timer (p.27) O Backlight compensation (p.25) O Bulb (p.26) { Battery exhaustion warning (p.8) FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in this page. AWARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in seri- ous injury to the operator. ACAUTION 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 A CAUTION * The electric circuits inside the camera con- * Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, tain high voltage working parts. Never as it may hurt them. Be particularly careful attempt to disassemble the camera your- with the flash around infants. self. * Never try to disassemble, short or * 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 the strap caught their neck. * Be sure to store batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. * Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself dur- ing removal. — PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Precautions when taking pictures + Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain or water because the camera is not weather resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain or splashing water, wipe it off immediately with a dry 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 inspection. . Condensation on the interior or the exterior of the camera may be extremely harmful to the camera mechanism as it may cause rust and / or corrosion. 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 tem- perature will be as gradual as possible. After temperature difference is minimized, the camera may be removed from the bag. Do not apply force to the zoom lens; do not place the camera with lens facing downward. * Dirt, mud, sand, moisture, toxic gas, water, salt water, etc., penetrating the inside of the camera may cause damage or render it inoperable. Damage of any kind will not be repaired under the terms of the warranty and charges may be assessed. Therefore, handle the camera with great care. Precautions for proper care . Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win- dow. » Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco- hol or benzine to clean the camera. To clean the external camera surfaces, - but not glass sur- faces; using a dry or silicone treated cloth is recommended. . The electric circuitry inside the camera containts high voltage working parts. Never attempt to dis- assemble the camera. 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 itin a place with good air circulation to pre- vent fungus growth. Other precautions * The temperature range at which this camera functions properly is 50°C 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. Repairs made necessory due to the camera being subjected to any of the conditions warned about in this precautions section, or any other precaution or warning throughout this operating Manual, are not covered under the terms of the warranty and charges may be assessed. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY Precautions for battery * Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. The bat- tery should be inserted with the “+ and *-” sides tacing 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. - Keep the battery out of the reach of children. * When the camera is in a bag, make sure the main switch is off; otherwise, battery power may be wasted if the shutter release button is acci- dentally pushed. STRAP ATTACHMENT "PREPARATIONS BEFORE mm TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS familiarize yourself with certain funda: © X= mentals before taking any photographs. _ * 10m = = . Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. Use the illustrated part of the strap for opening the battery chamber cover, adjusting the data on the Date model, or pushing the mid-roll rewind button to rewind a film before exposing all the frames. Installing / Replacing battery BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING Use one 3V lithium battery (CR-123A or DL-123A). Ensure that the power is off before replacing the battery. 1. Open the battery chamber cover by using the strap clamp's protrusion. 2. Insert one lithium battery with the plus / minus (+/-) slides matching the indications in the bat- tery compartment. 3. Close the battery chamber cover. Ensure that the cover is locked with a click. * If the battery is correctly loaded, the zoom lens moves slightly and the motor operates for a few seconds. ‚On the DATE MODEL, the data is initialized when the battery chamber cover is opened. 8 Battery exhaustion warning When the battery is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol [d 28] appears on the LCD panel to warn you. Replace the battery as soon as possi- ble. When [4 8] starts blinking, no operations can be performed. Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls): Approx. 15 rolls Using flash 50% of the time (using the CR123A battery and under Pentax testing conditions). Actual battery life / performance may vary drasti- cally depending on usage of Auto-Focus, Power Zoom, Flash and external conditions such as tem- perature and freshness of the battery. Notes on replacing the battery: * Ensure that the power is off before replacing the battery. * After the battery is replaced, correct the time and date. MAIN SWITCH AND BATTERY CHECK indi Main Switch To switch on, push the main switch button. The lens extends slightly to 38mm and the LCD panel is now on. To switch off, push the main switch but- ton again. * When not in use, ensure that the camera is switched off. * Use one 3V lithium battery, type CR123A or the equivalent. Do not remove the battery before it is exhausted. If the battery is removed, the data on the DATE MODEL is initialized. * The lens cover automatically opens and closes when the main switch is turned on and off. Do not attempt to open the lens cover manually. Battery check After you turn the main switch ON, the lens slight- ly extends and the lens cover opens. You are now ready to shoot. « See page 8, when the battery exhaustion symbol (42H) apperas 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 the battery power. HOLDING THE CAMERA V Ai) Hold the camera as still as possible and steady it against your face. Depress the shutter release button gently. (If too much force is applied,the camera is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) If possible, brace your body against a stable, stationary object such as a wall. When using the flash with the camera positioned verti- cally, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. 10 Notes: * Do not hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. * Make sure not to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with your fingers, hair or other object. OPERATING 38 - 70mm ZOOM LENS um There are four positions at which the lens stops, namely 38mm, 50mm, 60mm and 70mm. Consequently, when you release your finger from the zoom lever during zoom, the lens stops at the closest of the positions of 38mm, 50mm, 60mm or 70mm. When you move the zooming lever to the right (4), the lens moves towards the telephoto side. When you move the zooming lever to the left (444), the lens moves towards the wide angle side. | Note: The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 11 FILM LOADING TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS After reading this instruction manual you should be familiar with the func- tions available on the camera, and you're ready to insert the film. 12 1. Open the back cover as illustrated. * Ensure the power is off before loading the film. 2. Place the film cartridge in the film chamber by fitting its flat side on top of the rewind shaft first and then top end into the camera. 3. Pull the film leader out far enough from the car- tridge to reach the take-up spool. Align the tip of the film with the film leader end mark @. 4. Close the back cover. The film automatically advances to the first frame. e Ny Ta А SE E X Slack No! ——— O Flat Yes! Notes: + Ensure the film is placed properly between the film guides. » If there is dirt on the film detector @, film cannot be wound properly. * Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the illus- tration to the left. Take up any slack in the film by pushing it back into the cartridge. “ |f the end of the film leader is extremely bent, straighten it or cut off the bent portion. 13 di (EY 5. When [ ! ] appears in the exposure counter on the LCD panel, the film automatically stops winding. Ensure that [ { ] apears on the LCD panel. 6. If [ € ] blinks on the LCD panel, it means that the film is not properly loaded. Reload the film again. * When the main switch is turned OFF, the num- ber of frames or [ £] indication will remain for 5 seconds on the LCD panel. 14 Film and Film Speed Setting. * Use a DX-coded film with ISO rating from 25 to 3200. When any of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is automatically set for the camera. * Non-DX coded films cannot be used. If non DX- coded film is used, the camera automatically set the film speed to ISO 25. * À film with ISO400 film speed is recommended to get less image blur and to cover more of pho- tographic situations. - Use high-speed films with ISO 800 or higher mainly for shooting indoors or in dimly-lit condi- tions. * Use of negative color film (print film) is recom- mended. VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS AND LAMP INDICATIONS VIEWFINDER DISPLAYS Le) LO © © Autofocus frame Center this frame over the subject. e © © © @ Close distance compensation frame When the camera-to-subject distance is less than 1m, compose the scene within this frame. | O Picture area When taking a normal picture, com- pose the scene within this frame. LAMP INDICATIONS Blinking: When you depress the shutter release button halfway down, the green lamp lights up or blinks. When the subject is in focus and the the flash is fully charged, the green lamp will light up to indicate that you can take the picture. If either the camera-to-subject distance is less than 0.8m or the flash is being charged, the green lamp will blink and you cannot release the shutter. - While the lamp is blinking, you cannot release the shutter. - Ensure that the lamp is lit continously before taking pictures. - When the flash is being charged, [+] on the LCD panel also blinks. 15 TAKING PICTURES [Shooting distance: 0.8m (2.6ft) - 00 (infinity)] 1. Composing the scene O The subject is too close. Extend the camera-to- After zooming the lens and composing your subject-distance until the green lamp is lit con- scene, center the autofocus frame over the tinuously. main subject. O The flash is being charged. Lift your finger from the shutter release button for a few second until 2. Checking the lamp indication the flash is fully charged. Then depress the When the shutter release button is depressed shutter release button again. When the flash is halfway down, the camera focuses automati- being charged, [4] on the LCD pane! also cally. blinks. * If you wish to focus on another subject, lift your * The subject closer than 0.8m (2.6ft) cannot be finger from the shutter release button, recom- focused properly. pose, and then depress the shutter release but- * The lamp blinks for one of the following reasons. ton halfway down again. * If the autofocus window is dirty, the autofocus 16 may not function properly. 3. Shooting Fully depress the shutter release button. Note: - When the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp momentarily lights up to indicate that a picture has been taken. Flash effective ranges (Nega-color film used) Lens —— SO | 100 200 400 0.8-3.5m | 0.8 -5.0m 10.8 -7.0m 38mm (444) | (26-111) | (2.6-16ft) | (2.6-23ft) 0.8 - 2.0m | 0.8 - 2.8m | 0.8 - 4.0M 70mm (4) | (2.6-6.68) | (2.6-9.28) | (26-130) Automatic Flash Emission When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down in low light, the flash is automatical- ly charged and the lamp lights up and [+4] will appear on the LCD panel indicating the flash is ready to discharge. «The automatic flash emission is automatically set when the main switch is turned on. 17 FOCUS LOCK SHOOTING It you shoot without positioning the autofocus frame (( )) on the main subject as shown above, only the background will be in focus. When the main subject is off the autofocus frame in the cen- ter of the viewfinder, use the focus-lock technique. (Focus lock is the function to lock focus on an off- center subject.) 18 1 Focus on the subject with the autofocus frame (12). 2 When the shutter release button is depressed halfway down, the green lamp lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. HARD-TO-AUTOFOCUS SUBJECTS TT 1 LI IK 3 While holding the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter by depressing the shutter release button all the way. Note: * You can release the focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. The autofocus system is highly precise, but not perfect. Some subjects may not focus as you wish. In this case, use the focus-lock technique on another subject near the actual one and equidistant from the lens. Subjects which may fool the autofocus system include: a) Black or very dark objects, which don’t reflect much light (and therefore don’t reflect infrared autofocus beams.) b) Wire netting, latticework, iron exercise-bars, etc. c) Flickering light sources such as neon signs, fluorescent lamps, TV images, sunlight com- ing through trees, etc. and subjects illuminat- ed by these light sources. d) Glossy and reflective surfaces like glass, mir- ror, car bodies, etc. e) Fast-moving objects, like trains or automo- biles in motion. f) Water jets, water surface, smoke, flame, fire- works, etc. which have no distinct or consis- tent form, or a subject in mist. 19 UNLOADING FILM (Remove the film from the camera in the shade or by using your body to shade the camera) _ 36 >| cy] y 0 8 1. Rewinding the film After you have exposed the last frame of the roll, the lens retracts and the film rewinds automatical- ly. After rewinding, the motor stops, and [7] blinks as shown to indicate that the film has been rewound. * [8] blinks for approx. 5 sec. after the whole film roll is rewound. * А 24-exposure roll of film takes about 20 sec- onds to be rewound. * The entire roll of film including the film leader is always rewound into the cartridge to prevent any part of the film being exposed to light. 20 2. Unloading the film To unload the film, open the back cover, and remove the cartridge from the chamber by pulling the top out first. Notes: * Never open the back cover until the whole film roll is rewound. * The shutter may be released a frame or two even after the specified number of frames have been used up as indicated by the number of shots shown on the film cartridge. If this occurs, these extra frames may be lost in processing. Rewinding a film in mid-roll * The lens retracts and then film rewinding starts. If you wish to unload a film before exposing all the « When rewind is completed, the motor stops and frames, push the mid-roll rewind button with the [2] blinks, indicating that the back cover may be protrusion part of the strap clamp. opened safely. 21 HOW TO SELECT MODES / RED-EYE TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS OW TO SELECT MODES / To set various exposure modes, depress the mode button @. The mode selection will change each time that the mode button is depressed. al +k Auto Daylight- Slow-Shutter Slow- Backlight Buib Bulb-sync Sync speed speed-sync compensation (Flash-OFF) — (Flash-ON) (Flash-ON) — (Flash-OFF) — (Flash-ON) — (Flash-OFF) % 2) > 18> OE ®B ls 5 BL al Turn the power on by depressing the main switch button. * To set various required modes, depress the button @, each time. To set shooting modes, depress the drive button @. Y | e Single-Flame — Selt-Timer Infinity-Landscape Shooting Shooting Shooting Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function To reduce the red-eye phenomenon in the picture, depress the red-eye reduction flash button [O]. With this mode, the self-timer lamp lights up for approx. 1 second just before the main flash is discharged to reduce the appearance of the red-eye effect. To cancel this mode, depress the red-eye reduction button agaln. 22 DAYLIGHT - SYNCHRO SHOOTING Depress the mode 7 button until the [$] symbol appears on the LCD panel. The 7 flash will discharge — in both dark and bright conditions. When a portrait is taken with the subject in a backlight situation, the front of the subject may be cast in shadow. In such a case, use the Daylight-Synchro Shooting mode (Flash- ON mode) within the flash-effective range to take pictures. This will ensure that a picture is well exposed without any shadow. When you wish to discharge the flash, use this mode. In this mode, the flash will always discharge. Note: - Make sure youre within the flash effective range even when you use the built-in flash as a fill-in flash in daylight. See page 17. | With Daylight-Sync TAKING A PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED Slow Shutter Speed (Flash-OFF) Depress the mode button until the [58] symbol appears on the LCD panel. In this mode, the flash does not discharge, and a picture is taken at a slow shutter speed up to approx. 2 second. Use it in places where the flash photography is prohibited, such as in the- aters and museums. Furthermore, this mode is also useful for a natural existing light effect in low ambient photography. 24 те == Slow-Speed- | 30; à / Synchro Shooting — lf (Flash-On) > + Oa Q« | Depress the mode Bh O button to set the slow-shutter-sync mode until the [ 589] symbol appears on the LCD panel. It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way / by using the built- in flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a siow-speed to expose the low light back- ground. Notes: - When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is likely to blur your picture. Use of a tripod is recommended. * Make sure you are within the flash effective range even when you use the built-in flash as a fill-in flash in daylight. See page 17. BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION Purpose Indoor portraits against an outside window, blue sky or | other bright back- и | grounds often result in underexposure because the exposure is auto- matically set for the background. Backlight Compensation makes good use of natural lighting to improve the balance of light between the sub- ject and the rest of the picture. How to Set Depress the Mode Button until the [SP] symbol appears on the LCD panel. Note: - When using Backlight Compensation in a dimly- lit place, the shutter speed may be so slow that you should use a tripod to prevent camera кой a В shake. Ls ay ; В RN a With Backlight Compensation 25 BULB, BULB - SYNCHRO SHOOTING Bulb Mode [SB] Purpose The shutter remains open as long as the shutter release but- ton is held down. This mode is useful for long exposures required for shooting fireworks and night scenes, for exam- ple. How to Set Depress the mode button until [DB] appears on the LCD panel. Note: The camera should be mounted on a tripod so that the camera will be steady. Bulb-Synchro Mode [$B] Purpose This mode lets you use the flash in addi- tion to the Bulb mode, so you can take a portrait photograph with a night scene in the background, for example. 26 Bulb mode, approx. 3 sec. (150100) How to Set Deprees the mode button until [4B] appears on the LCD panel. Notes: * Make sure you're within the flash effective range even when the Bulb-Synchro Mode is in used. See page 17. * The camera should be mounted on a tripod so that the camera will be steady. EE | SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY Self-Timer Purpose Use the self-timer if you wish to get in the picture. Use of a tripod is recom- mended. How to Use - Depress the AF / infinity drive button until [©] appears on the LCD panel. * Focus on the subject first by depressing the shutter release button halfway, and then depress the shutter button fully. How to Cancel * To stop the self-timer operation at any time after it's been activated, push the main switch again. + When the self-timer is working, the lamp lights up for approximately 7 seconds and then will start blinking 3 seconds before the shutter is released, letting you know when to smile. Notes on the self-timer shooting * Use of a triod is recommended. + Keep in mind that when starting the Self-Timer while standing in front of the camera, the camera may not focus on the subject. - When you want to use the flash with the self- timer, ensure that the lamp is lit indicating the flash has been charged before operating the self-timer. 27 INFINITY-LANDSCAPE SHOOTING When you wish to take a sharp picture of a distant landscape or a distant subject through a window, the infinity-Land Mode allows you to capture dis- tant scenery with clarity. Depress the AF Infinity / Drive button until (ad ) appears on the LCD panel. * After the picture is taken by fully depressing the shutter release button, this mode is canceled. * In this mode, the flash will not discharge. 28 DATE MODEL Year Month Day > Ü LEE e Day Month Year If you purchased the DATE model, read this sec- tion. The DATE model records dates up to the year 2049 on pictures. Switching the Mode Press the DATE button @ with your finger, the mode on the LCD panel switches as shown in the chart. Notes: » >. indicates no data will be imprinted. « "M” on the LCD panel indicates “Month”. * Use the strap clamp’s protrusion to depress the SELECT and ADJUST buttons. Correcting the date 1. Depress the SELECT button @ to make a dif- ferent category of digits on the LCD panel that you want to change blink. 2. Depress the ADJUST button © to change dig- its of the specified category you chose with the SELECT button. Digits increase by one each time you depress the ADJUST button ©. Holding down the button will advance digits continuously. 3. After the data has been adjusted, depress the SELECT button @ each time until blinking stops. - Depress the SELECT button @ each time. The bar mark (—) appears on the LCD panel, indicat- ing that data imprinting choices are possible. « The blinking “ : “ allows precise fine-tuning of the internal clock to the beginning of a specified minute. To do so, depress the DATE button @ until “Day-Hour-Minute” digits appear and then depress the SELECT button @ to make the “ : “ blink. Then depress the ADJUST button € in sync with a time signal. - If you release the shutter while the blinking data is being corrected, the data cannot be imprinted. 29 Operational precautions The data on the LCD panel is imprinted on each frame you expose. * "Year-Month-Day” and “Day-Hour-Minute” can- not be imprinted at the same time. * As you release the shutter, the bar(—) mark on the display blinks for a few seconds, indicating the data has been imprinted. * If there is a white or yellow object in the corner of the picture where the data is imprinted, the data may be difficult to read. When composing your photographs, try to avoid brightly-colored subjects in that corner. * The date in the picture above is simulated. 30 PRACTICAL SHOOTING GUIDE —| 5 | Flash photography Taking a picture in low light situations. ….…...….….…seesmeenmenmensenneenenennnennennnnnennnnnnnennnnenannnnnnenenne p.17 MINIMIZING the red-eye GffeCt. ……………….….……crereneeneemenennennennnennnenennnnnnnnnennennnnnnnen sn p.22 Taking a portrait when the subject's face is cast 100) N KeREREEREFREERRRKRREEE EEE KK URREEES p.23 Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background......................206 10. m6000ee menear ende p.24 Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. ..................e=-.—e2eneeneee nene een e p.26 10] Taking pictures of people in various situations Taking a portrait when the subject is in shadow. .............e...e.ereiriieeceee ree er enero econ ace rDenener ca reenecanocrenenos p.23 Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background.................e...... 80m. entrenan eno p.24 Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. ..................ee.ieeeeeer nece reee ene p.24 Putting yourself into a picture. .................. nnrarrooormonorelteerenoroo rentar roncemencarrrreroterncivaeraneraneneeeneconoaraconerncenreneeeees p.27 | +] Landscape photography Taking a picture of people with sunset scenery in the background... P-24 Taking a picture of night SCEnery..………..…..……ceeneeeemennmençennnenentnnnnenenennnnnnenansnn=ennentenn=en p.26 Taking a picture of people with night scenery in the background. ...............——...... PES PSE TEE p.26 ? | over Imprinting date on a picture.................-—=--..-.—... eee re ee eee p.30 31 TROUBLESHOOTING What appears troublesome may be easily remedied. Here are some problems that may occur and their remedies. Symptoms Causes and Remedies 1. The shutter cannot be released. | + 15 the main switch turned off? If so, turn it on. See page 9. * ls the battery exhausted? Replace it or insert new battery if it is exhausted. See page 8. * Is [2] blinking on the LCD panel? If so, the film has been used up. Insert a new roll. (See page 12.) 2. My printed pictures don't look very | » Did you position the autofocus frame on your subject? See clear. page 16. * Did you obstruct the autofocus window with your fingers, hair or other object when you depress the shutter release button? See page 10. * ls the autofocus window dirty? Wipe it off. See page 16. 3. Zoom lens retracted automatically | - Did you leave the camera unused for over 3 minutes after the (the power is turned off automati- | main switch was turned on? The power is automatically cally) switched off if the camera is left unused for over 3 minutes. See page 9. 32 +, - Symptoms | DO PITA Causes and Remedies not dark. 4. The flash discharges, though it ti is . Daylight sync mode has been set. See page 23. Flash effective ranges other than ISO 100, 200 or 400 9 (Noge -color film used) 3emm( 444) 0.8-1.8m 0.8-2.5m 0.8-10.0m 1.1 -14.0m 1.5*-20.0m (2.6-5.9) (2.6-8.2ft) (2.6-33ft) (3.6*-46ft) (4.9*-65.6ft) 7Omm(4) “+ 0.8-1.4m 0.8-5.6m 0.8-8.0m 0.8-11.3m (2.6-4.6ft) — (2.6-18ît) (2.6-26ft) (2.6-371t) * With high speed film, overexposure may. occur at close range due to the film's high speed. ** The proper exposure will not be obtained. 33 SPECIFICATIONS Type: Film: Format: Film loading: Film winding: Film rewinding: Frame number: Lens: Focusing system: Zooming: Shutter: Self-timer: Viewfinder: 34 35mm fully automatic leaf-shutter with built-in zoom lens and auto flash Auto film speed setting with 35mm perforated DX-coded film with ISO rating from 25-3200 (1EV step). Non-DX coded films are automatically set to 15025 24 x 36mm Auto film loading. Closing the back cover will automatically wind the film to first exposure. Auto film-winding, single frame advance mode. Auto start at the end of roll. Auto stop upon completion of rewinding. Rewinding time:approx. 20 sec. with 24-exposure film. Rewinding in mid- roll provided. Automatic readout of successive frame numbers in ascending order when shooting, and descending order when rewinding. Pentax power zoom 38-70mm f/4.8-8.5 5 elements in 5 groups, Angle of view: 59° — 34.5”, Pentax infrared active autofocusing with focus lock, Range: 0.8m (2.6ft)- infinity. Maximum magnification approx. 0.10X. Focus lock is provided. Electronic zoom in four positions. Programmed AE electronic shutter with speed approx.1/300 - 2 sec. Bulb. Electromagnetic release. Electronic red lamp indication. Approx.10 sec. Cancellation after activa- tion is possible. Actual image zoom viewfinder. 83% of field of view ratio. Magnification: 0.42X (38mm WIDE) - 0.69 X (70mm TELE), Diopter: -1m +, Autofocus frame, Picture frame, Close distance compensation frame, Green lamp lighting ( O ): possible to take a picture, Green lamp blinking: When sub- ject is too close and / or flash is being charged. Exposure control: ————— Programmed auto-exposure control. Range: EV10-EV17 at 38mm WIDE,EV12.5-EV19 at 70mm TELE in Auto or Daylight-Synchro mode (ISO 400), EV8.0-Ev17 at 38mm WIDE EV8.0-EV19 at 70mm in Slow- Shutter-Speed mode, | Backlight compensation:— +1 SEV Flash: Built-in flash with red-eye reduction mode, Automatic flash emission in low- | luminance, Flash ON=Day-light Synchro/Slow-Shutter-Speed Synchro (up to 2 sec.), Flash-OFF=Flash override, Bulb-Synchro, Flash effective range: 0.8-7.0m (38mm WIDE), 0.8-4.0m (70mm TELE) (ISO 400 film used). Flash recycling time: Approx. 7 sec. under Pentax testing conditions. Battery source: — One lithium battery CR123A or the equivalent Battery life: — Approx. 15 rolls of 24-exposure film when 50% of shooting uses flash (under Pentax testing conditions) | Size & Weight: 120.5 (W) x 70.5 (H) x 48.5 (D) mm (4.7” x 2,8” x 1.9") 2259 (7.902) with- out battery DATE model: Date mechanism: Crystal quartz controlled; LCD with digital clock, auto calendar up to 2049. imprinting mode: — — “\еаг,Мот№ апа Day”, “Day,Hour and Minutes”, “---- blank”, “Month, Day and Year” or “Day, Month and Year”. 120.5 (W) x 70.5 (H) x 50.0 (D) mm (4.7 x 2.8" x 2.07) 230g (8.107) with- out battery Size & Weight: SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OR ANY OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 35 WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or work- manship for a period of twelve months from date of purchase. Service will be rendered, and defec- tive parts will be replaced without cost to you with- in that period, provided the equipment does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical cor- rosion, operation contrary to operating instruc- tions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop. The manufacturer or its authorized repre- sentatives shall not be liable for any repair or alterations except those made with its written con- sent and shall not be liable for damages from delay or loss of use or from other indirect or con- sequential damages of any kind, whether caused by defective material or workmanship or other- wise; and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties, whether expressed or implied, is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as herein before provided. No refunds will be made on repairs performed by non-authorized Pentax service facilities. 36 Procedure During 12-month Warranty Period Any Pentax which proves defective during the 12 month warranty period should be returned to the dealer from whom you purchased the equipment or to the manufacturer. If there is no representa- tive of the manufacturer in your country, send the equipment to the manufacturer, with postage pre- paid. In this case, it will take a considerable length of time before the equipment can be returned to you owing to the complicated customs procedures required. If the equipment is covered by warranty, repairs will be made and parts replaced free of charge, and the equipment will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your Pentax was purchased outside of the coun- try where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees maybe charged by the manufacturer’s repre- sentatives in that country. Notwithstanding this, your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will be serviced free of charge according to this proce- dure and warranty policy. In any case, however, shipping charges and customs clearance fees are to be borne by the sender. To prove the date of your purchase when required, please keep the receipts or bills covering the purchase of your equipment for at least a year. Before sending your equipment for servicing, please make sure that you are send- ing it to the manufacture’s authorized represen- tatives or their approved repair shops, unless you are sending it directly to the manufacturer. Always obtain a quotation for the service charge, and only after you accept the quoted service charge, instruct the service station to proceed with the servicing. This warranty does not apply to Pentax prod- ucts purchased in the United States. Therefore, for warranty information regard- ing Pentax products purchased in the United States, please read the warranty card sup- plied with your product. C The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Community. STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur- suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmiu! interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm- ful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fol- lowing measures : + Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. + Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. » Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/T Vv technician for help. Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. 11-1 Nagata-cho I-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0014, JAPAN (Internet://www.pentax.co.jp/) Uy Pentax Europe n.v. Weiveldlaan 3-5, 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM (Internet://www.pentaxeurope.com/) Pentax GmbH. Julius-Vosseler-Strasse 104, D-22527 Hamburg, GERMANY (Internet://www pentax.de/) Pentax U.K. Limited Pentax House. Heron Drive, Langley. Slough Berks SL3 8PN. U.K. ( Internet:7/www.pentax.co.uk/) Pentax FRANCE S.A. 12/14, rue Jean Poulmarch. 95100 Argenteuil, FRANCE Pentax Benelux B.V. (for Netherlands) Spinveld 25, 4815 HR Breda, NETHERLANDS (Internet://www pentax.ni/) (for Belgium & Luxemburg) Weiveldlaan 3-5. 1930 Zaventem, BELGIUM (Internet://www pentax.be/) Pentax (Schweis) AG IndustriestraBe 2. 8305 Dietlikon, SWITZERLAND (Intemet://www pentax.ch/) Pentax Scandinavia AB PO. Box 650, 75127 Uppsala, SWEDEN (Internet://www pentax.se/) Pentax Corporation 35 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, Colorado 80112. U.S.A. 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