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.... Your compact, light weight camera is a great companion to preserve your purchase of the PENTAX WowsIIIIIII and welcome to the cautions and notes in this Operating Manual. • Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from the camera's actual appearance. • Illustrations... operating manual are the DATA MODEL. 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! Icon indications used in this manual Operation direction -iilm. Automatic operation...
.... Your compact, light weight camera is a great companion to preserve your purchase of the PENTAX WowsIIIIIII and welcome to the cautions and notes in this Operating Manual. • Pictures and illustrations shown herein may differ from the camera's actual appearance. • Illustrations... operating manual are the DATA MODEL. 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! Icon indications used in this manual Operation direction -iilm. Automatic operation...
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.... • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed, as there is danger of electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous.Make sure that small children ... swallowed. & CAUTION • Use of children. •.FOR SAFE USE OF:YOUR:` 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 the equipment. &WARNING • The electric circuits inside the...
.... • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed, as there is danger of electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous.Make sure that small children ... swallowed. & CAUTION • Use of children. •.FOR SAFE USE OF:YOUR:` 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 the equipment. &WARNING • The electric circuits inside the...
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...with a margin of the film frame. 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 clean the camera. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Precautions when taking the camera from the bag until the temperature has stabilized. ...hit a solid object. use a dry or silicone-treated cloth. • Never use solvents such as in a car. • Store the camera in places where temperature and humidity are high, such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to remove dust accumulated on the extreme edges of safety...
...with a margin of the film frame. 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 clean the camera. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Precautions when taking the camera from the bag until the temperature has stabilized. ...hit a solid object. use a dry or silicone-treated cloth. • Never use solvents such as in a car. • Store the camera in places where temperature and humidity are high, such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to remove dust accumulated on the extreme edges of safety...
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... the term of defects in materials or workmanship. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at which this camera functions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122°F to 14°F). • The PENTAX warranty provided is exposed to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. The battery should be provided. LCD...
... the term of defects in materials or workmanship. Damage of any kind cannot be repaired at which this camera functions properly is 50°C to -10°C (122°F to 14°F). • The PENTAX warranty provided is exposed to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. The battery should be provided. LCD...
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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 • LCD panel • Table of contents ABOUT THE CAMERA Strap attachment Installing / Replacing Battery Battery exhaustion warning Main ...switch Viewfinder Displays Lamp Indications Diopter adjustment Loading / Unloading the film Rewinding Film in mid-roll Holding the camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 - 14 15 16 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Operating the 38-135mm zoom lens ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS • For safe use of your camera • Precautions for your camera • Precautions for battery usage • Names of working parts • LCD panel • Table of contents ABOUT THE CAMERA Strap attachment Installing / Replacing Battery Battery exhaustion warning Main ...switch Viewfinder Displays Lamp Indications Diopter adjustment Loading / Unloading the film Rewinding Film in mid-roll Holding the camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 - 14 15 16 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Operating the 38-135mm zoom lens ...
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Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for opening the battery chamber cover or pushing the mid-roll rewind button. 7 STRAP ATTACHMENT PE, CD ABOUT THE CAMERA.
Fit the strap on the camera as illustrated. • Use the illustrated part for opening the battery chamber cover or pushing the mid-roll rewind button. 7 STRAP ATTACHMENT PE, CD ABOUT THE CAMERA.
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Replace the battery as soon as temperature and freshness of the battery. The camera is now ready to shoot. • If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol (i=m) .... When (4=0) starts blinking, no operations can be performed. Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls): Approx. 13 rolls using the CR-123A battery and under Pentax testing conditions). To switch ON, set the main switch to save the battery. 9 BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING MAIN SWITCH ( DATE O ,..n ,;„ YU ILI 1 0., OD ...
Replace the battery as soon as temperature and freshness of the battery. The camera is now ready to shoot. • If the camera is ON and left unused for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts and the power is nearly exhausted, the battery symbol (i=m) .... When (4=0) starts blinking, no operations can be performed. Battery life (using 24-exposure film rolls): Approx. 13 rolls using the CR-123A battery and under Pentax testing conditions). To switch ON, set the main switch to save the battery. 9 BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING MAIN SWITCH ( DATE O ,..n ,;„ YU ILI 1 0., OD ...
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...-subject-distance is closer than 1.4m, the panorama photography is set at the 38mm setting, compose the scene within this frame. • When the camera-to-subject distance is less than 1.4m, compose the scene within the AF frame 0. • For other lengths, the range widens as the focal length ...
...-subject-distance is closer than 1.4m, the panorama photography is set at the 38mm setting, compose the scene within this frame. • When the camera-to-subject distance is less than 1.4m, compose the scene within the AF frame 0. • For other lengths, the range widens as the focal length ...
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... dial to indicate that you can take the picture. 0 Red lamp (Flash status ) : When the flash is in focus, it will light up . n Aim the camera toward a bright subject. When the subject is not in focus, it will blink, indicating that you cannot take the picture. LAMP INDICATIONS DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT •...
... dial to indicate that you can take the picture. 0 Red lamp (Flash status ) : When the flash is in focus, it will light up . n Aim the camera toward a bright subject. When the subject is not in focus, it will blink, indicating that you cannot take the picture. LAMP INDICATIONS DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT •...
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Take up spool. 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 chamber by pushing it back ...
Take up spool. 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 chamber by pushing it back ...
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... designed to use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 to 3200. If Non-DX coded film is used . Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set . When any of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is not properly loaded. I IJGO 11.1 'nn •n" ;•.•.E uu...
... designed to use DX-coded films with ISO rating from 25 to 3200. If Non-DX coded film is used . Automatic film speed setting This camera is automatically set . When any of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is not properly loaded. I IJGO 11.1 'nn •n" ;•.•.E uu...
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Notes: • Do not hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. If too much force is applied, the camera is likely to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to shake, and the picture will be blurred. When using the flash with your fingers, hair or other object. 16 HOLDING THE CAMERA Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button.
Notes: • Do not hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. If too much force is applied, the camera is likely to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or the built-in flash with the camera positioned vertically, hold the zoom lens because it moves back and forth while in operation. • Make sure not to shake, and the picture will be blurred. When using the flash with your fingers, hair or other object. 16 HOLDING THE CAMERA Keep the camera as still as possible, and gently depress the shutter release button.
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... to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to O.8m (2.60ft). TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS The standard format allows a shooting range from oo (infinity) to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 17 OPERATING 38-135mm ZOOM LENS t Pushing the zoom buttom on the left (444...
... to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to O.8m (2.60ft). TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS The standard format allows a shooting range from oo (infinity) to the camera. • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. 17 OPERATING 38-135mm ZOOM LENS t Pushing the zoom buttom on the left (444...
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In this setting, the focus will be placed on the subject in the very front of the ( ( )) and will not focus on the subject with the camera in this case, use the Spot AF Mode and focus-lock technique. 2 Focus on the main subject in the back. FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING y When taking a photograph like the one shown above, if the photograph is taken with the Spot AF frame ( ( )). 22
In this setting, the focus will be placed on the subject in the very front of the ( ( )) and will not focus on the subject with the camera in this case, use the Spot AF Mode and focus-lock technique. 2 Focus on the main subject in the back. FOCUS-LOCK SHOOTING y When taking a photograph like the one shown above, if the photograph is taken with the Spot AF frame ( ( )). 22
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IC Tsrvt 74 V, 4 While holding the shutter release button halfway down . The green lamp in the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. Note: • The focus will not change as long as the green lamp is lit (Focus lock). J• p ;%J 3 Depress 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. • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. 23
IC Tsrvt 74 V, 4 While holding the shutter release button halfway down . The green lamp in the viewfinder lights up and the exposure and focus are temporarily locked. Note: • The focus will not change as long as the green lamp is lit (Focus lock). J• p ;%J 3 Depress 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. • You can release focus lock simply by lifting your finger from the shutter release button. 23
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... the horizontal panorama format frame. 24 2 Compose the scene as you would normally and release the shutter. • When the camera-to-subject distance is less than 1.4m (4.6ft), use of camera dealers will advise you on the area and requirements. Your local film processor of the panorama format is not recommended...
... the horizontal panorama format frame. 24 2 Compose the scene as you would normally and release the shutter. • When the camera-to-subject distance is less than 1.4m (4.6ft), use of camera dealers will advise you on the area and requirements. Your local film processor of the panorama format is not recommended...
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If the red lamp blinks, the built-in above. • The camera is automatically re-set to the Auto Exposure Mode when the power is turned off. Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function 1 To reduce the red-eye ...
If the red lamp blinks, the built-in above. • The camera is automatically re-set to the Auto Exposure Mode when the power is turned off. Red-Eye Reduction Flash Function 1 To reduce the red-eye ...
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...) appears on the LCD panel. It is likely to blur your picture. Notes: • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake 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 slow...
...) appears on the LCD panel. It is likely to blur your picture. Notes: • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake 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 slow...
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... before the shutter is working, the SelfTimer symbol (0) blinks on you, not the main subject. Be sure that you are behind, or next to the camera when starting the Self-Timer. • When you want to use the flash with the selftimer, ensure that the subject is within the AF frame... on the LCD panel. 2 Assure that the red flash-ready lamp is lit before starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will be released in about 10 seconds. Use of the camera when starting the self-timer When the self-timer is released. 30 -• To cancel To stop the self-timer...
... before the shutter is working, the SelfTimer symbol (0) blinks on you, not the main subject. Be sure that you are behind, or next to the camera when starting the Self-Timer. • When you want to use the flash with the selftimer, ensure that the subject is within the AF frame... on the LCD panel. 2 Assure that the red flash-ready lamp is lit before starting the Self-Timer, as the camera will be released in about 10 seconds. Use of the camera when starting the self-timer When the self-timer is released. 30 -• To cancel To stop the self-timer...
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... this section. While the remote control's shutter release button is used . • Use the remote control to take pictures in the Bulb mode to avoid camera shake. of parts Shutter release button Remote control transmitter 31 Name of 5 minutes. The shutter will be used , the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the...
... this section. While the remote control's shutter release button is used . • Use the remote control to take pictures in the Bulb mode to avoid camera shake. of parts Shutter release button Remote control transmitter 31 Name of 5 minutes. The shutter will be used , the Self-Timer Shooting Mode and the...