Minolta X-7A - Care and Storage

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CARE AND STORAGE
• Always keep your camera in its case with the lens
capped when
not in use, or with a body cap on when a
lens
is not attached.
•
No part of the camera should be forced at any time.
• Never subject your camera to shock, high heat, high
humidity ', water, or harmful chemicals. Be particularly
careful not to leave it in the glove compartment or other
places in motor vehiches where it may be subjected to
high temperatures.
• Never
lubricate any part of the camera body or lens.
• Never
touch the shutter curtains or the front inside
part of the body or blow against them, as doing so
might damage the alignment and movement of either
the curtains or mirror.
• External camera and lens barrel-but not glass-
surfaces should be wiped with a clean, dry, or silicone-
treated
cloth now and then, especially after using near
salt
water .
•
It is advisable to operate the film -advance lever and
release
the shutter once or twice from time to time
during extended storage.
• Never
touch lens or eyepiece surfaces. Remove loose
matter with a blower brush. If necessary, clean with a
soft, clean cloth or special photographic lens tissue
which may be moistened with not more than one
drop of a quick-evaporating fluid cleaner specially
compounded for photographic lenses. Nllver drop fluid
directly on the glass surface.
•
It is recommended to have your camera cleaned once
per year at an authorized Minolta service facility .
•
If the camera is to be stored for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and keep in a cool, dry place away
from dust or chemicals, preferably in an airtight con-
tainer with a drying agent such as silica gel.