Care And Storage - Minolta Maxxum 9 Instruction Manual

CARE AND STORAGE

Operating Temperature and Conditions
• This camera is designed for use from –20 to 50 °C (4 to 122 °F).
• Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme
temperatures such as the glove compartment of a car.
• Data panel response time will be slow at colder temperatures. The display
will temporarily darken at higher temperatures, but will restore when the
temperature normalizes.
• This camera is not waterproof or splashproof. When using the camera in
the rain, protect the camera and the lens.
• Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.
• To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic
bag when bringing it from cold environment to a warm environment. Allow it
to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.
• The low-battery symbol may appear even with fresh batteries depending on
the storage conditions. To restore camera power, repeat turning the camera
on and off.
• Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your camera and
spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather.
Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to normal
operating temperature.
• Tape over the exposure-mode and exposure-compensation dials if the film
needs to be removed from the camera in a darkroom or changing bag due
to a drive problem. Fogging may occur if the luminous dials are not
covered.
Storage
When storing your camera for extended periods,
• Always attach the protective caps.
• Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals
such as moth balls. For long periods, place the camera in an airtight
container with a silica gel drying agent.
• Periodically release the camera's shutter to keep it operating properly.
• Before using after prolonged storage, check the camera's operation to
make sure it is functioning properly.
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Cleaning
• If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, clean, dry
cloth.
If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose
particles - wiping may scratch the surface.
• To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if
necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe
the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center.
• Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.
• Never touch the interior of the camera, especially the shutter and mirror,
doing so may impair their alignment and movement.
• Dust on the mirror will not affect the exposure but may affect the focus. Use
a blower brush to remove dust from or around the mirror.
• Never use compressed air to clean the camera's interior, it may cause
damage to sensitive interior parts.
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
Before Important Events
• Check the camera's operation carefully, or take test photographs.
• Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an equipment
malfunction.
Questions and Service
• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer
or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.
• Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized
Minolta Service Facility for details.
• Settings made or saved by the user, including Data Memory or Custom
Functions, may be lost during repair.
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