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PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Precautions when taking pictures
• Do not use the camera where it may come in
contact with rain, water or any other liquia,
because the camera is not weather, water, or liq¬
uid resistant. Should the camera get wet from
rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it
off immediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid
object. If the camera suffers a severe shock or
Impact, take it to a Pentax service center tor
inspection-
• Be careful not to subject the camera to strorig
vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to
protect the camera when carrying it in a motor¬
cycle, car, boat, etc.
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• Condensation on the Interior or the exterior of
the camera may be extremely harmful to the
camera mechanism as It may cause rust.
Furthermore, if the camera is taken from warm
temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa,
the formation of icelets may cause damage in
such a case, put the camera into a case or plas¬
tic bag so that any changes in temperature dit-
ference is minimized. Do not remove it from the
bag until temperature has stabilized.
Precautions for storage
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• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods
in places where temperature and humidity are
high such as in a car.
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• Do not store the camera in a closet with rnoth-
balls or In a case where chemicals are handled.
Store it in a place with good air circulation to pre¬
vent fungus growth.
Precautions for proper care
• Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust
accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win-
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco¬
hol or benzene to clean the camera. To clean
the external camera surfaces, - but not glass
surfaces; using a dry or silicone-treated cloth is
recommended.
• The electric circuits inside the camera contain
high voltage working parts. Never attempt to dis¬
assemble the camera yourself.
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