Precautions For Your Camera - Pentax IQZoom 140M Operating Manual

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Precautions when taking pictures
* Do not allow the camera to get wet. Should the
camera get wet 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. Cushion the
camera during transportation.
* Condensation on the interior or the exterior of
the camera may be harmful to the camera
mechanism. When taking the camera from a
warm temperature to a subfreezing one or vice
versa, 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 the 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.
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Precautions for storage
* Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods
in places where temperature and humidity are
high, such as in a car.
• Store the camera in a cool, dry place with good
air circulation that is free of dirt, dust, or chem-
icals.
Precautions for proper care
* Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust
accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win-
dow.
* To clean the external camera surfaces - but not
glass surfaces - use a dry or silicone-treated
cloth.
* Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco-
hol or benzene to clean the camera.