PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
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Your Pentax camera is a high-precision mecha-
nism. Handle it with great care.
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.
• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.
If the camera suffers a shock or impact, 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 mech-
anism as it may cause rust. Furthermore, if the cam-
era is taken from warm temperature to a subfreezing
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 an 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 corro-
sion due to salinity or gas. If you cannot correct 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.
