Pentax K-7 Operating Manual page 6

• Donot s ubject the camera tostrong v ibrations, shocks, orpressure. Use acushion to
protect the camera from vibrations ofmotorcycles, automobiles, orships.
• The temperature range f orcamera use is-10°C to40°C (14°F t o104°F).
• The monitor may appear black u nder high temperatures, but w ill r eturn t onormal as
temperatures normalize.
• The monitor may respond more slowly atlow temperatures. This isdue toliquid
crystal properties, and isnot a fault.
• Sudden temperature changes will c ause c ondensation onthe inside a nd outside of
the camera. Place t he camera inyour b ag oraplastic bag, removing the camera after
temperature ofthecamera and surroundings are
equalized.
• 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.
• Please do not press forcefully on the monitor. This could cause breakage or
malfunction.
• Be careful not to over tighten the tripod screw when using a tripod.
• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol benzene.
• Use a lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or viewfinder. Never use a
spray blower for cleaning as it may damage the lens.
• Please contact PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning of the CMOS
sensor. (This will involve a fee.)
• Do not store the camera with preservatives or chemicals. Storage in high
temperatures and high humidity can cause mold to grow on the camera. Remove from
the case and store in a dry and well-ventilated location.
• Periodic inspections are recommended every one to two years to maintain high
performance.
• Refer to "Precautions When Using the SD Memory Card" (p.50) regarding the SD
Memory Card.
• Please note that deleting the data recorded on an SD Memory Card or formatting an
SD Memory Card using a camera or computer will not necessarily delete the data so
that they cannot be recovered using off the shelf data recovery software. Such data
should be handled and managed at your own risk.
Regarding Product Registration
In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration,
which can be found on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX
website. Thank you for your cooperation.
Refer to the prov ded ' Qu ck Gu de for more nformat on.