Precautions For Your Camera - Pentax ESPIO 80V Operating Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the
PENTAX IQZoom EZY 80 / ESPIO 80V and
welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact
photography!
Your compact, light weight camera is a great
companion to preserve your favorite memories.
+ Please read this manual carefully before operating
the camera to take consistently superior pictures.
* Pay special attention to the cautions and notes in
this Operating Manual.
The illustrations used in this manual may differ from
the camera's actual appearance.
* Illustrations in this operating manual are the DATE
MODEL.
1. PRECAUTIONS
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
Although we have carefully designed this camera for
sate operation, please be sure to follow precautions
given in this manual.
A WARNING
This mark indicates precautions that if not
followed, could result in serious injury to the
person.
A CAUTION
This mark indicates precautions that, if not
followed, could result in minor or medium injury
to the person or damage to the equipment.
& WARNING
+ The electric circuits inside the camera contain high
voltage working parts. Never attempt to
disassemble the camera yourself.
e Never touch internal parts of the camera if they
become exposed trom dropping the camera or for
some other reason, as there is danger of electric
shock.
e Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous.
Make sure that small children do not the strap
caught their neck.
A CAUTION
e Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the
battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as
it may explode.
* Remove the battery from the camera immediately if
it become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to
bum yourself during removal.
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 liquid, 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.
+ Be careful not to subject the camera to strong
vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to
protect the camera when-carrying iit 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 and / or corrosion.
Furthermore, if the camera is taken from warm
temperature to a subfreezing one or vice versa, the
formation of icetets 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.
Precautions for storage
* Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in
places where temperature and humidity 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 fens or the viewfinder window.
e 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.
Other precautions
The temperature range at which this camera
functions properly is 50°C to —10°C (122°F to 14°F).
* To maintain optimum performance, it is
recommended that the camera be inspected every
one or two years. If the camera has not been used
for an extended period, or is being prepared for an
important photographic session, it is recommended
that you have the camera inspected or test shoot
with it.