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Icon indications used in this Operating Manual. Congratulations on your purchase of the PENTAX IQ Zoom 105G and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography! • Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the cautions and notes in this manual Operation...
Icon indications used in this Operating Manual. Congratulations on your purchase of the PENTAX IQ Zoom 105G and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography! • Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the cautions and notes in this manual Operation...
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...2 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS LCD panel 3 How to select the Exposure Modes, AF and For safe you of your camera 4 Drive Modes 21 Precautions for your camera 5 Daylight-sync shooting 22 Precautions for battery usage 6 Taking pictures at a slow shutter speed • Slow ... 2.5 Battery exhaustion warning 8 Infinity-landscape shooting 26 Main switch 9 Date Model 26 Diopter adjustment 9 Troubleshooting 28 Holding the camera 10 Specifications 30 Operating 38-105mm zoom lens 11 Warranty policy 32 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Film loading 12 Viewfinder displays 15 Lamp indications ...
...2 TAKING BETTER PHOTOGRAPHS LCD panel 3 How to select the Exposure Modes, AF and For safe you of your camera 4 Drive Modes 21 Precautions for your camera 5 Daylight-sync shooting 22 Precautions for battery usage 6 Taking pictures at a slow shutter speed • Slow ... 2.5 Battery exhaustion warning 8 Infinity-landscape shooting 26 Main switch 9 Date Model 26 Diopter adjustment 9 Troubleshooting 28 Holding the camera 10 Specifications 30 Operating 38-105mm zoom lens 11 Warranty policy 32 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Film loading 12 Viewfinder displays 15 Lamp indications ...
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...have carefully designed this page. This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in this camera for some other reason, as it may explode. • Remove the battery from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in minor or medium injury to... the operator or damage to store batteries out of the reach of the camera if they become exposed from the camera immediately if it may hurt them. CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as there is danger ...
...have carefully designed this page. This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in this camera for some other reason, as it may explode. • Remove the battery from dropping the camera or for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in minor or medium injury to... the operator or damage to store batteries out of the reach of the camera if they become exposed from the camera immediately if it may hurt them. CAUTION • Do not use the flash near anyone's eyes, as there is danger ...
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...it to a Pentax service center for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to clean the camera. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for proper care • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the interior or the exterior of the camera may be extremely ...extended peri- Never attempt to hit a solid object. ods in places where temperature and humidity are handled. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the...
...it to a Pentax service center for inspection. • Be careful not to subject the camera to clean the camera. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for proper care • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the interior or the exterior of the camera may be extremely ...extended peri- Never attempt to hit a solid object. ods in places where temperature and humidity are handled. In such a case, put the camera into a case or plastic bag so that any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. • Do not drop the...
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.... • Never try to store the battery out of the reach of a battery can cause hazards such as it . • The PENTAX warranty provided only for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • Be sure to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also ...in a bag, make sure the main switch is in materials or workmanship. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. • When the camera is off; otherwise, battery power may be repaired at which this manual, charges will be assessed or a repair quotation will recover in normal...
.... • Never try to store the battery out of the reach of a battery can cause hazards such as it . • The PENTAX warranty provided only for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • Be sure to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also ...in a bag, make sure the main switch is in materials or workmanship. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed. • When the camera is off; otherwise, battery power may be repaired at which this manual, charges will be assessed or a repair quotation will recover in normal...
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CD PENT 7 PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 41610 STRAP ATTACHMENT 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 midroll rewind button.
CD PENT 7 PREPARATIONS BEFORE TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS 41610 STRAP ATTACHMENT 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 midroll rewind button.
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40 1" MAIN SWITCH le liPDIOPTER ADJUSTMENT O 4 When the main switch button is ON and left until the AF frame appears in use, ensure that the camera is switched off. • If the camera is depressed, the power turns ON. Aim the camera toward a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial to the right or left unused for opening the lens cover. • When not in the sharpest focus. 9 When the power turns ON, the lens extends slightly for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts.
40 1" MAIN SWITCH le liPDIOPTER ADJUSTMENT O 4 When the main switch button is ON and left until the AF frame appears in use, ensure that the camera is switched off. • If the camera is depressed, the power turns ON. Aim the camera toward a bright subject. While looking through the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment dial to the right or left unused for opening the lens cover. • When not in the sharpest focus. 9 When the power turns ON, the lens extends slightly for over 3 minutes, the lens automatically retracts.
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Notes: • Do not hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or ... not to brace your forgers, hair or other object. Depress the shutter release button gently. (If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. 10 41O 11° HOLDING THE CAMERA TIC Keep the camera as still as possible steadying it moves back and forth while in flash with the...
Notes: • Do not hold the camera so that the flash is likely to shake, and the picture will be blurred.) Try to obstruct the autofocus window, lens, light sensor window or ... not to brace your forgers, hair or other object. Depress the shutter release button gently. (If too much force is applied, the camera is above the lens. 10 41O 11° HOLDING THE CAMERA TIC Keep the camera as still as possible steadying it moves back and forth while in flash with the...
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When you move the zoom lever to the camera. 11 OPERATING 38-105mm ZOOM LENS • 1-4 A • A When you move the zoom lever to the right ( 4), the lens moves towards the 38mm wide angle setting. ••• Notes: • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the left ( 144 ), the lens moves towards the 105mm telephoto setting and frames the subject more closely.
When you move the zoom lever to the camera. 11 OPERATING 38-105mm ZOOM LENS • 1-4 A • A When you move the zoom lever to the right ( 4), the lens moves towards the 38mm wide angle setting. ••• Notes: • The shutter cannot be released while the lens is zooming. • Do not apply force to the zoom lens as doing so causes damage to the left ( 144 ), the lens moves towards the 105mm telephoto setting and frames the subject more closely.
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FILM LOADING 't .. TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS After reading this instruction manual you should be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you're ready to insert the film.
FILM LOADING 't .. TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS After reading this instruction manual you should be familiar with the functions available on the camera, and you're ready to insert the film.
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... to the first frame. Close the back cover. •O O .O 0 O O 1O 1 2. Align the tip of the film leader is extremely bent, straighten it back into the camera. 3. Take up spool. The film automatically advances to reach the take-up any slack in the film chamber by pushing it or cut off the...
... to the first frame. Close the back cover. •O O .O 0 O O 1O 1 2. Align the tip of the film leader is extremely bent, straighten it back into the camera. 3. Take up spool. The film automatically advances to reach the take-up any slack in the film chamber by pushing it or cut off the...
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• • • • •• E. •• 4 • • • 5. If non- Film and Film Speed Setting • This camera is turned off. Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on even if the main switch is designed to use DX-coded ... to get less image blur and to 3200. DX coded film is used . Notes: • Non-DX coded film cannot be used , the camera automatically set for the camera. If E ) blinks on the LCD panel, the film automatically stops winding. 6. When any of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is...
• • • • •• E. •• 4 • • • 5. If non- Film and Film Speed Setting • This camera is turned off. Reload the film. • The exposure counter indication will remain on even if the main switch is designed to use DX-coded ... to get less image blur and to 3200. DX coded film is used . Notes: • Non-DX coded film cannot be used , the camera automatically set for the camera. If E ) blinks on the LCD panel, the film automatically stops winding. 6. When any of these films are loaded, the proper film speed is...
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... the flash is less than lm, compose the scene within this frame. Blinking: If either the camera-to indicate that the lamp is blinking, you cannot release the shutter. OClose distance compensation frame When the camera-to infinity • While the lamp is lit continu- ously before taking a normal picture, compose the...
... the flash is less than lm, compose the scene within this frame. Blinking: If either the camera-to indicate that the lamp is blinking, you cannot release the shutter. OClose distance compensation frame When the camera-to infinity • While the lamp is lit continu- ously before taking a normal picture, compose the...
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vaM 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. 4110° UNLOADING FILM 3 ▪ !". Then, the motor stops, and ( 0 ) blinks as shown to be rewound. 19 ... indicate that the film has been rewound. • ( 0 ) blinks for approx. 5 sec. after the whole film is rewound. • Remove the film from the camera in the shade or by lifting your body to shade the camera • A 24-exposure roll of the roll, the lens retracts and the film rewinds automatically.
vaM 3 While depressing the shutter release button halfway, re-aim the camera or recompose the picture, then release the shutter. 4110° UNLOADING FILM 3 ▪ !". Then, the motor stops, and ( 0 ) blinks as shown to be rewound. 19 ... indicate that the film has been rewound. • ( 0 ) blinks for approx. 5 sec. after the whole film is rewound. • Remove the film from the camera in the shade or by lifting your body to shade the camera • A 24-exposure roll of the roll, the lens retracts and the film rewinds automatically.
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.... TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED , - See page 17 or 29. 23 Notes: • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is also useful for a natural existing light effect in the photo) by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-speed...
.... TAKING PICTURES AT A SLOW SHUTTER SPEED , - See page 17 or 29. 23 Notes: • When shooting in low light, the shutter speed gets slower, and camera shake is also useful for a natural existing light effect in the photo) by using the flash to properly expose the foreground subject and a slow-speed...
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... be mounted on a tripod so that the camera will be steady. Depress the mode button until (® B) appears on the LCD panel. Depress the mode button until ( B ) appears on the LCD panel. SYNCHRO ... Mode, so you 're within the flash effective range even when the Bulb-Sync Mode in the background, for example. When using this mode, the camera should be mounted on a tripod so that the...
... be mounted on a tripod so that the camera will be steady. Depress the mode button until (® B) appears on the LCD panel. Depress the mode button until ( B ) appears on the LCD panel. SYNCHRO ... Mode, so you 're within the flash effective range even when the Bulb-Sync Mode in the background, for example. When using this mode, the camera should be mounted on a tripod so that the...
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...self-timer at any time after it's been activated, depress the main switch button. • PENTAX Notes on the self-timer shooting • Use of a tripod is working, the Self-... • The shutter will be focused in you are behind, or next to the camera when starting the Self-Timer, the camera will be released in about 10 seconds. The lamp starts blinking 3 seconds before operating ...the self-timer. 25 SELF - Use of the camera when starting the Self-Timer. • When you wish to use Depress the AF/infinity-landscape...
...self-timer at any time after it's been activated, depress the main switch button. • PENTAX Notes on the self-timer shooting • Use of a tripod is working, the Self-... • The shutter will be focused in you are behind, or next to the camera when starting the Self-Timer, the camera will be released in about 10 seconds. The lamp starts blinking 3 seconds before operating ...the self-timer. 25 SELF - Use of the camera when starting the Self-Timer. • When you wish to use Depress the AF/infinity-landscape...
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...shutter release button? See page 9. 28 See page 8. • Is (0 ) blinking on your fingers, hair or other object when you leave the camera unused for over 3 minutes after the main switch was turned on . If so, the film has been used up. Here are some problems that may... be released. • Is the main switch turned off? See page 12. 2. The power is automatically switched off if the camera is exhausted. My printed pictures don't look very clear. • Did you obstruct the autofocus window with your subject? Symptoms Causes and Remedies 1....
...shutter release button? See page 9. 28 See page 8. • Is (0 ) blinking on your fingers, hair or other object when you leave the camera unused for over 3 minutes after the main switch was turned on . If so, the film has been used up. Here are some problems that may... be released. • Is the main switch turned off? See page 12. 2. The power is automatically switched off if the camera is exhausted. My printed pictures don't look very clear. • Did you obstruct the autofocus window with your subject? Symptoms Causes and Remedies 1....
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not dark. 5. the camera is • Daylight sync mode has been set. Flash effective ranges other than ISO 100, 200 or 400 (Nega-color film used) ISO Lens 25 ... disappears when the zoom lever is dis- • If either mark appears often. The 01 ) or ( U ) mark is moved, played on the LCD panel. The camera may occur at close range due to the film's high speed. 29 The flash discharges, though it is ready for use. Symptoms Causes and Remedies...
not dark. 5. the camera is • Daylight sync mode has been set. Flash effective ranges other than ISO 100, 200 or 400 (Nega-color film used) ISO Lens 25 ... disappears when the zoom lever is dis- • If either mark appears often. The 01 ) or ( U ) mark is moved, played on the LCD panel. The camera may occur at close range due to the film's high speed. 29 The flash discharges, though it is ready for use. Symptoms Causes and Remedies...
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...Notwithstanding this case, it is expressly agreed that country. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to be borne by the owner. In this , your Pentax was purchased outside of any repair or alterations except those made and parts...procedure and warranty policy. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, repairs will be returned to the manufacturer. If your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will apply. If the equipment is covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of charge ...
...Notwithstanding this case, it is expressly agreed that country. WARRANTY POLICY All Pentax cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are to be borne by the owner. In this , your Pentax was purchased outside of any repair or alterations except those made and parts...procedure and warranty policy. If the equipment is not covered by warranty, repairs will be returned to the manufacturer. If your Pentax returned to the manufacturer will apply. If the equipment is covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of charge ...