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... favorite memories. Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures and pay special attention to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography! Your compact, light weight camera is a great companion to preserve your purchase of the PENTAX IQL..12OMi and welcome to the cautions and notes in this...
... favorite memories. Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures and pay special attention to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography! Your compact, light weight camera is a great companion to preserve your purchase of the PENTAX IQL..12OMi and welcome to the cautions and notes in this...
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...Be careful not to the equipment. &WARNING • The electric circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed, as there is danger of children. FOR SAFE USE OF... YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be harmful, especially for infants. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. This mark indicates...
...Be careful not to the equipment. &WARNING • The electric circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed, as there is danger of children. FOR SAFE USE OF... YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be harmful, especially for infants. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. This mark indicates...
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.... but not glass surfaces - When taking pictures • Do not allow it to hit a solid object. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder... window. • To clean the external camera surfaces - use a dry or silicone-treated cloth. • Never use solvents such as in ...
.... but not glass surfaces - When taking pictures • Do not allow it to hit a solid object. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for proper care • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder... window. • To clean the external camera surfaces - use a dry or silicone-treated cloth. • Never use solvents such as in ...
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...Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as a direct result of the product being used in conditions contrary to the instructions outlined in this camera functions properly is caused as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. Do not dispose of the battery in fire. • Battery performance may also slow... down in response to 14°F). • The PENTAX warranty provided is a normal characteristic of an LCD. • In low light situations, the illuminator of the LCD panel lights up for the ...
...Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as a direct result of the product being used in conditions contrary to the instructions outlined in this camera functions properly is caused as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. Do not dispose of the battery in fire. • Battery performance may also slow... down in response to 14°F). • The PENTAX warranty provided is a normal characteristic of an LCD. • In low light situations, the illuminator of the LCD panel lights up for the ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS • For safe use of your camera • Precautions for your camera • Precautions for battery usage • Names of working parts • Table of contents ABOUT THE CAMERA Strap attachment Installing / Replacing Battery Battery exhaustion warning Main switch Viewfinder ...Display Lamp Indications Diopter adjustment Loading / Unloading the film Rewinding Film in mid-roll Holding the camera 6 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 - 14 15 16 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Operating the 38-120mm zoom lens ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS • For safe use of your camera • Precautions for your camera • Precautions for battery usage • Names of working parts • Table of contents ABOUT THE CAMERA Strap attachment Installing / Replacing Battery Battery exhaustion warning Main switch Viewfinder ...Display Lamp Indications Diopter adjustment Loading / Unloading the film Rewinding Film in mid-roll Holding the camera 6 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 - 14 15 16 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Operating the 38-120mm zoom lens ...
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STRAP ATTACHMENT o ABOUT THE CAMERA XVIN3d Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for pushing the mid-roll rewind button. 7
STRAP ATTACHMENT o ABOUT THE CAMERA XVIN3d Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for pushing the mid-roll rewind button. 7
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III.ON/OFF To switch ON, set the main switch to save the battery. 9 The camera is now ready to warn you. Replace the battery as soon as temperature and freshness of the time (using flash 50% of the battery. ED- ... life (using 24-exposure film rolls): Approx. 10 rolls using the CR-2 battery and under Pentax testing conditions). Actual battery life/performance may vary drastically depending on the LCD panel to shoot. •lf the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power is...
III.ON/OFF To switch ON, set the main switch to save the battery. 9 The camera is now ready to warn you. Replace the battery as soon as temperature and freshness of the time (using flash 50% of the battery. ED- ... life (using 24-exposure film rolls): Approx. 10 rolls using the CR-2 battery and under Pentax testing conditions). Actual battery life/performance may vary drastically depending on the LCD panel to shoot. •lf the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power is...
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... the lens is set at the 120mm setting, compose the scene within the AF frame Q. When the camera-to-subject-distance is closer than 2m, compose the scene within this frame. • When the camera-to-subject distance is less than 1.5m, the panorama photography is not recommended due to focus on...
... the lens is set at the 120mm setting, compose the scene within the AF frame Q. When the camera-to-subject-distance is closer than 2m, compose the scene within this frame. • When the camera-to-subject distance is less than 1.5m, the panorama photography is not recommended due to focus on...
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... will light up or blinks as shown above. LAMP INDICATIONS )( • afto DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 01111,11* Asim When you can take the picture. Aim the camera toward a bright subject. When the flash is in the sharpest focus. 11 While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment lever to the right...
... will light up or blinks as shown above. LAMP INDICATIONS )( • afto DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 01111,11* Asim When you can take the picture. Aim the camera toward a bright subject. When the flash is in the sharpest focus. 11 While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment lever to the right...
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... be wound properly. • Ensure the film is dirt on the illus- ya X Slack No! tration. Align the tip of the film cartridge into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to reach the take-up any slack in the film by fitting the flat side...
... be wound properly. • Ensure the film is dirt on the illus- ya X Slack No! tration. Align the tip of the film cartridge into the camera. 3 Pull the film leader out far enough from the cartridge to reach the take-up any slack in the film by fitting the flat side...
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... . Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, the film is not properly loaded. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 to the first frame. 5 When ":" appears in the exposure counter on the LCD...
... . Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on the LCD panel, the film is not properly loaded. Automatic film speed setting This camera is designed to use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 to the first frame. 5 When ":" appears in the exposure counter on the LCD...
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If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. When using the flash with your fingers, hair or other object. 16 HOLDING THE CAMERA 0 Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. 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 the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.
If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. When using the flash with your fingers, hair or other object. 16 HOLDING THE CAMERA 0 Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button. 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 the camera positioned vertically, hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.
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TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS The standard format and panorama format allow a shooting range from 00 (infinity) to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 17 Pushing the zoom buttom on the right (4 ) moves the lens towards the wide-...
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS The standard format and panorama format allow a shooting range from 00 (infinity) to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 17 Pushing the zoom buttom on the right (4 ) moves the lens towards the wide-...
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Note: • You can release focus lock simply by lift- /7. 3 While holding the shutter release button halfway down, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then press the release button all the way to release the shutter. ing your finger from the shutter release button. 23
Note: • You can release focus lock simply by lift- /7. 3 While holding the shutter release button halfway down, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then press the release button all the way to release the shutter. ing your finger from the shutter release button. 23
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... on film). 1 Move the panorama switch to ( P ) to select the panorama format mode. • When the picture frame is less than 1.5m (4.6ft), use of camera dealers will advise you . Your local film processor of the panorama format is not recommended. • Panorama format processing facilities differ depending on all the... panorama, the viewfinder switches to the horizontal panorama format frame. 24 2 Compose the scene as you would normally and release the shutter. • When the camera-to you on the area and requirements.
... on film). 1 Move the panorama switch to ( P ) to select the panorama format mode. • When the picture frame is less than 1.5m (4.6ft), use of camera dealers will advise you . Your local film processor of the panorama format is not recommended. • Panorama format processing facilities differ depending on all the... panorama, the viewfinder switches to the horizontal panorama format frame. 24 2 Compose the scene as you would normally and release the shutter. • When the camera-to you on the area and requirements.
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... Sync Flash ON) 4 Bulb (Flash OFF) Bulb-Sync (Flash ON) B B • For normal use, set the auto exposure mode as shown in above. • The camera is automatically re-set to the Auto Exposure Mode when the power is ready. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Automatic Flash Emission The flash automatically discharges in low...
... Sync Flash ON) 4 Bulb (Flash OFF) Bulb-Sync (Flash ON) B B • For normal use, set the auto exposure mode as shown in above. • The camera is automatically re-set to the Auto Exposure Mode when the power is ready. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Automatic Flash Emission The flash automatically discharges in low...
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... background. It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the built-in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is prohibited or for a natural existing light effect in low ambient photography. 44 4 DATE Slow -SpeedSync Shooting (Flash-On) Depress the mode button ($ ) until...
... background. It is possible to photograph subjects and background in a balanced way by using the built-in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is prohibited or for a natural existing light effect in low ambient photography. 44 4 DATE Slow -SpeedSync Shooting (Flash-On) Depress the mode button ($ ) until...
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Depress the shutter release button fully. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 99 9 1 a. The shutter will focus on you want to the camera when starting the Self-Timer. • When you , not the main subject. Be sure that you are behind, or next to use the flash with .... 1 Depress the drive button (coca) until (o) appears on the LCD panel, and the Self-Timer lamp blinks 3 seconds before starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will be released in the picture. Use of the...
Depress the shutter release button fully. SELF-TIMER PHOTOGRAPHY 99 9 1 a. The shutter will focus on you want to the camera when starting the Self-Timer. • When you , not the main subject. Be sure that you are behind, or next to use the flash with .... 1 Depress the drive button (coca) until (o) appears on the LCD panel, and the Self-Timer lamp blinks 3 seconds before starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will be released in the picture. Use of the...
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.... • Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless remote control. • When the remote control is held down, the shutter remains open up to avoid camera shake. Name of 1 minutes.
.... • Use a tripod when shooting with the wireless remote control. • When the remote control is held down, the shutter remains open up to avoid camera shake. Name of 1 minutes.
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... then depress the shutter release button on the LCD panel. • If the shutter is released by the camera's release button, picture will be taken in the ordinary shooting mode. • When the camera is set in the Remote Control Shooting Mode and left unused for 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts power... and the Single-frame Mode is set. 32 2 Compose the scene and frame the subject with the AF frame. Remote Control Shooting Mode 1 Depress the camera's drive button (c)=34)) repeatedly until (EN) symbol appears on the remote control.
... then depress the shutter release button on the LCD panel. • If the shutter is released by the camera's release button, picture will be taken in the ordinary shooting mode. • When the camera is set in the Remote Control Shooting Mode and left unused for 5 minutes, the lens automatically retracts power... and the Single-frame Mode is set. 32 2 Compose the scene and frame the subject with the AF frame. Remote Control Shooting Mode 1 Depress the camera's drive button (c)=34)) repeatedly until (EN) symbol appears on the remote control.