Care And Storage - Minolta Dynax 7xi Instruction Manual

CARE AND STORAGE

• Always keep your camera in its case w i t h the lens capped w h e n not ii
use, or w i t h a body cap on w h e n a lens is not attached.
• No part of the camera should be forced at any t i m e .
• 72-exposure cartridge and polaroid instant 3 5 m m films cannot be used
• Never subject your camera to shock, high heat, humidity, water, o
harmful chemicals. Be particularly careful not to leave it in the glove
c o m p a r t m e n t or other places in motor vehicles where it may be subjectec
to high temperatures.
• Never lubricate any part of the camera body or lens.
• Never touch the shutter curtains, mirror, or the interior of the body or
clean t h e m w i t h compressed air. Doing so may impair their alignment ant
m o v e m e n t .
• External camera surfaces and lens barrel-but not glass surfaces- car
be cleaned by w i p i n g w i t h a dry or silicone-treated cloth. Never use organic
solvents to clean the camera.
• Never touch the lens or eyepiece surfaces w i t h your fingers. Whisk away
loose matter with a blower brush. To remove stubborn spots, use a sheet
of photographic lens tissue. If necessary, tissue may be moistened with
one d r o p of lens-cleaning f l u i d ; Never place fluid directly on glass surfaces
• We r e c o m m e n d that you have your camera cleaned once a year at an-
authorized Minolta service facility.
• If you plan to store your camera for an extended period of t i m e , rewind
and remove the f i l m , then remove the battery. Place the camera in a cool,
dry place away f r o m dust or chemicals, preferably in an airtight container
w i t h a drying agent such as silica gel. Also, it is r e c o m m e n d e d that you
periodically release the camera's shutter to maintain proper working
condition.
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