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PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Your Pentax camera is a high-precision mechanism.
Handle it with great care.
Precautions when taking pictures
• Do not use the camera where it may come in con¬
tact with rain, water, or any other liquid, because
the camera
is not weather, water, or liquid resis¬
tant. Should the camera 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 solid ob¬
jects. If the camera suffers a severe shock or im¬
pact, take it to a
Pentax service center
for
inspection,
• Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibra¬
tions, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect
the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle, car,
boat, etc.
• Condensation on the interior or exterior of the cam¬
era may be extremely harmful to the camera mecha¬
nism as It may cause rust. Furthermore, if the
camera is taken from warm temperature to a sub¬
freezing one or vice versa, the formation of icelets
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.
• 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.
Precautions for storage
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in
places where the humidity and temperature are very
high, such as in a car.
• Do not store the camera in a closet with moth balls
or In a area where chemicals are handled. Store It in
a place with good dry air circulation to prevent the
growth of fungus.
Precautions for proper care
• Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your
finger or any other object.
• Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accu¬
mulated on the lens or viewfinder.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or
benzene to clean the camera.
• Electrical problems may often be caused by water,
dirt or dust at points of electrical contact. Also
check for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease,
or corrosion due to salinity or gas. If you cannot cor¬
rect the problems, have your camera inspected at a
Pentax service center. Repairs of this nature are not
covered under the terms of the warranty and
charges may be assessed.
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