Contax Aria - Shutter Speed and Aperture Indicators

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e To remove dust and dirt on the lens and viewfinder
glass, blow off with an air blower or wipe gently with a
soft lens brush. If they are soiled with fingerprints,
wipe off lightly with lens tissue. That is enough. Never
use a bomb type blower. With its air pressure, dust
and dirt may get farther into the camera interior. Wipe
off dust and dirt on the mirror lightly with a lens brush
To clean the camera exterior, wipe with the soft cloth.
Never use benzene, thinner or other solvents.
After taking pictures in a dusty place such as at the
seaside or on mountains, clean the camera
thoroughly. Salt air will cause corrosion and sand and
dust will adversely affect the internal precision parts
of the camera.
Do not leave the camera in hot places (on an ocean
beach in summer, in a parked car under direct
sunlight, etc.) for a long time, because the camera,
film and battery may be adversely affected.
The lens and viewfinder may be clouded if the camera
is brought into a warm room from outside where it is
cold. This cloudiness will disappear soon, but it is
always advisable to avoid sudden temperature
changes because water droplets will cause internal
corrosion.
If you are going to use the camera for important
events such as an overseas trip or wedding
ceremony, be sure to test it beforehand to make sure
it functions properly. It is also advisable to bring a
spare battery with you.
@ Because the camera is a precision device, do not
expose it to excessive shock such as by dropping,
etc.
Note on the Shutter Curtain:
The shutter curtain is made of a very thin material.
Never push it with a finger, or touch or wipe it.
When changing film, take care that the film edge
does not touch the shutter curtain.
When using an air blower, do not blow air strongly
on the curtain because it may be damaged or
deformed.
Never use a pressurized blower.
Microcomputer Protection Circuit:
This camera incorporates a safety circuit to protect
its microcomputer against strong external static
electricity.
Though rarely, it may fail to function because this
safety circuit has come into action. In this case, set
the main switch to OFF, remove the batteries, reload
them and use the camera again.