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• If the camera is brought into a warm room from the cold
outdoors, condensation may occur inside or outside the
camera. Put the camera into a case or plastic bag
before it is brought into a warm room so its change in
temperature is as gradual as possible. After the
temperature difference is minimized, take it out of the
bag.
• The temperature range in which the camera functions
properly is 50®C to
10®C (122®F to 14°F).
• Dirt. mud. sand, dust, moisture, toxic gas or salt water
penetrating inside the camera may damage it or make it
inoperable. If the camera should fail for such reasons, it
may not be repaired free of charge, even within the
period of warranty. When the camera is subjected to
ram or moisture, wipe it off, then let it dry.
• Electrical problems may often be caused by dirt or dust
at points of electrical contact. Also check for battery
leakage, traces of dirt or grease, or corrosion due to
salinity or gas. If you cannot rectify the problem, have
your camera inspected at a Pentax service center.
• Regular size color prints may cut off what appears on
the borders of the film frame. Compose your picture with
a margin of safety at the edges.
• Once immersed into water, the camera will be rendered
inoperable. In such a case, contact your nearest Pentax
service center.
• To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended
that the camera be inspected every one or two years. If
it is not used for an extended period, or is being readied
prior to an important shoot (photography), it is
recommended that you inspect the camera or test shoot
with it.
• The use of this camera for commercial purposes or
under adverse conditions is not recommended.
Red eye phenomenon in flash shooting:
When a picture is taken using a flash, a subject's eyes
may appear red in the print. This phenomenon is caused
by the reflection of electrical flash in the retina, ft can be
minimized when the surroundings of the subject are
brightened, or shooting distance is shortened with the lens
set at the wide angle position.
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