Precautions For Battery Usage; Handling The Camera - Pentax *istD Operating Manual

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PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE

• Misuse of the battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating,
explosion, etc. The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+
and -) marked on the battery and the camera.
• Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will
recover in normal temperatures.
• Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting
outdoors or while traveling.
• If the built-in flash is used continuously, the battery may become warm, but it
does not mean that the battery is faulty; it is one of the battery's characteristics.
• Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or an old
battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating.

Handling the Camera

• Always confirm that the camera is working properly when the camera has not
been used for a long time, or before important occasions (weddings, trips, etc.).
PENTAX is not responsible for consequential damages (costs incurred for
photography, lost profits, etc.) arising from failure of this product.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol, or benzene.
• Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the camera in
a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
• Do not store the camera with preservatives and chemicals. Storage in high
temperatures and high humidity can cause molding. Remove from case and
store in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• This camera is not waterproof, and cannot be used in the rain or where the
camera could get wet.
• Do not subject the camera to strong vibrations, shocks, or pressure. Use a cushion
to protect the camera from vibrations of motorcycles, automobiles, or ships.
• The temperature range for camera use is 0°C to 40°C.
• The LCD display may appear black under high temperatures, but will return to
normal as temperatures normalize.
• The LCD display may respond more slowly at low temperatures. This is due to
liquid crystal properties, and is not a fault.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high
performance.
• Sudden temperature changes will cause condensation on the inside and outside
of the camera. Place the camera in your bag or a plastic bag, retrieving the
camera after decreasing the temperature difference.
• Avoid contact with garbage, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases, or salts. These
could cause a camera breakdown. Wipe dry any rain or water drops on the camera.
• Use a blower or lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder.
Never use a spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens or viewfinder screen.
• See "Precautions When Using a CF Card" (p.151) for details on the compact
flash memory card (CF Card).
• Please do not press forcefully on the LCD monitor. This could cause breakage or
malfunction.