Precautions For Your Camera.2 - Pentax IQZoom 115G Operating Manual

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Precflutions when tdking pictures
• Do not use the camera where it may come
in contact with rain, water or any other
liquid, because the camera is not weather
water, or liquid resistant. Should the cam¬
era 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 se¬
vere 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 exte¬
rior of the camera may be extremely
harmful to the camera mechanism as it
may cause rust. Furthermore, if the cam¬
era is taken from warm temperature to a
subfreezing one or vice versa, the forma¬
tion 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
difference is minimi
2
^ed. Do not remove it
from the bag until temperature has stabi¬
lized.
Precautions for storage
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended pe¬
riods in plac^ 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
circulation to prevent fungus growth.
Precautions for proper care
• Use a blower and lens brush to remove
dust accumulated on the lens or the view¬
finder window.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner
alcohol 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.