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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 liq¬
uid, because the camera is not weather
water, or liquid 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 for inspection.
• Be careful not to subject the camera to
strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a
cushion to protect the camera when carry¬
ing
It
in a motorcycle, car, boat. etc.
• 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 plastic bag so that
any changes in temperature difference is
minimized. Do not remove it from the bag
until temperature has stabilized.
• Regular size color prints may cut off what
appears on the extreme edges of the film
frame. Compose your picture with a margin
of safety at the edges.
Precautions for storage
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended peri¬
ods in places where temperature and hu¬
midity are high such as in a car.
• Do not store the camera in a closet with
mothballs or in a case where chemicals are
handled. Store it in a place with good air cir¬
culation to prevent fungus growth.
Precautions for proper care
• Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust
accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder
window.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner al¬
cohol 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.
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