Minolta ROKKOR - Care and Storage Guidelines; Lens Cleaning and Handling; Proper Storage Conditions

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CARE AND STORAGE
• Never touch glass surfaces with the
fingers. Shou
Id o ne become dirty gen-
tly wh i sk loose, dry matter off it with
a bellows l ens brush. If necessary the
glass surface may then be wiped gently
w ith a so ft, clean cotto n cl oth or
special photographic l ens tissue.
Liquid lens cleaner should be used
only when fingerprints or other matter
cannot be removed with a dry cl oth or
l ens tissue. Never drop sUJ;h fluid
directly on lens surface; instead, apply
only one drop to the cloth or tissue
and wipe the
glass surf ace gently from
center to edge. Th e lens barrel a nd
other metal parts may be w ip ed w ith a
si
I icone-treated cloth.
Never force any part of the l ens at any
time.
If operation is not as you th ink
it should be, carefully re-study the
appl i cab le instructions or consult an
authorized Minolta serv i ce representa-
tive.
• When the l ens is not in use, glass
surfaces shou ld be protected by at-
tach
ing front and rear caps and the
lens stored in its case .
Do not pl ace it where temperature or
humidity is high or near corrosive
chem
icals or gases.
If the lens is to be stored for an
extended period, it is best to put it in
it s case in an airt igh t container (such
as a heavy or doub le plastic bag) along
with a sma ll bag of drying agent (such
as si ica gel