Pentax MZ-S Operation Manual

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Features
Safety Information
Precautions for Battery Usage
Precautions When Taking Pictures
Precautins for Storage
Precautions for Proper Care
Contents
Names of Working Parts
Product View
Set up
Using this Manual
Before Taking Pictures
Attaching the Strap
Loading the Batteries
Attaching a Lens
Handling the Lens
Imprinting the Date or Time
Adjusting the Viewfinder's Diopter
Film Loading
Basic Operations
Incorrect Film Loading
Power On/Off
Quick and Easy Shooting
Set the Single-Frame Drive Mode
Set the Programmed AE Mode
Automatic Selection of the Six Focus Points
Taking a Picture
Set Autofocus
Holding the Camera
Using a Zoom Lens
Using the Power Zoom Function
Viewfinder Displays
Built-In Flash - Smart Flash
Flash Recommendation Indicator
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Mode
Firing the Built-In Flash
Retracting the Buit-In Flash
Unloading Film
Rewinding the Film
Automatic Film Rewinding
Rewinding a Film in MID-Roll
Setting the Film Speed (ISO) Manually
Imprinting Exposure Data
Resetting the ISO Speed
Replacing the Batteries
Battery Life
Replacing the Data Back's Battery
Adjusting the Data Back
Adjusting the Year/Month/Date
Adjusting the Hour/Minute
Advanced Operations
Camera Operation
Consecutive-Frame Drive
Multiple Exposures on a Single Frame
Self-Timer Mode
Using the Multi-Exposure Mode
Cancelling the Multi-Exposure Mode
Auto Bracketing
Cancelling the Self-Timer Mode
Mirror Lock-Up
Auto Bracketing in Combination with the Drive Modes
Taking Pictures Underexposed or Overexposed Only
Setting the Exposure Mode
About the Hold Switch
Using Programmed AE Mode
Using Shutter-Priority AE Mode
Using Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Using Metered Manual Mode
About the Viewfinder Bar Graph
Bulb Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
AE Lock Function
Determining the Exposure and Metering Modes
Lock the Exposure Setting
Switching the Metering Mode
Using Multi(6)-Segment Metering
Using Center-Weighted Metering
Using Spot Metering
About Focusing
Using Autofocus
Using the AF Single Mode (AF.S)
Using the AF Continuous Mode (AF.C)
Hard-To-Autofocus Subjects
Notes on Accessories
Note on the SMC Soft 85Mm/F2.8Lens
Fucusing Manually
Using the Focus Indicator
Using the Viewfinder's Matte Screen
Selecting the Focus Point
Aiming the Focus Point
Using Focus Lock
Cancelling the Selected Focus Point
Flash Photography
Previewing the Depth of Field
Using the Built-In Flash
Setting the Flash Mode
Advanced Techniques with the Built-In Flash
Flash Mode Display
Reducing Red Eye
F and FA Lens Compatibility with the Built-In Flash
Using External Flash
Flash Features
Using TTL Auto Flash
Using High-Speed Sync
Wireless Flash
Using both the Built-In Flash and External Flash
Wireless Flash Control (P-TTL Flash Mode)
Using Contrast-Control-Sync Flash Mode
Using the Built-In Flash and a Dedicated External Flash
Using Slow-Speed Sync
Using Multiple External Flash Units (with no Built-In Flash)
Using Shutter-Priority AE
Using a Non-Pentax Flash Unit
Functions
Setting a Function
Enabling/Disabling the Audible PCV Signal
Setting the Exposure Program Line
Setting the Number of Auto Bracketing Exposures
Setting the Auto Bracketing Sequence
Linking AF and AE at the Focus Point
Setting both Autofocusing and Autoexposure Metering with AF Button
Film Speed Setting Method
Determining the Focusing State in the Focusing Position
Enabling Shutter Release before the Built-In Flash Is Ready
Setting the Built-In Flash's Function During Wireless Operation
Setting the Illumination Button's Function During Wireless Operation
Setting the Film Rewind Mode
Setting the Film Rewind Method
Setting the Self-Timer Delay Time
Setting the Film Speed for Imprinting Data
Enabling/Disabling Focusing with Shutter Release Button Halfway down
Setting the Select Dial's Rotating Orientation
Enabling/Disabling the Lens Mount Index Lamp
Optional Accessories
Setting the Remote Control Button's Shutter Release Time
Camera Functions Available with Various Lenses
Troubleshooting
Nothing Is Displayed on the LCD Panel
Subject Is out of Focus
Exposure Counter Is Not Displayed or Does Not Advance
The Exposure and Shutter Speed Cannot be Changed
The Built-In Flash Does Not Fire
Imprinting Exposure Data on Negative Is Faint
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