Olympus OM-2 - Care and Storage

CARE AND STORAGE -
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General
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Dust and moisture are primary harmful agents affecting
your camera. Remove the camera from the case and store
it in a dry, well-ventilated place making sure the shutter
and self-timer are free from tensi on. Do not store the
camera near moth balls or similar mater ials to avoid the
possibi lity of damage to metal surfaces.
• When
storing the camera for a long period of time, re-
move the battery. Wipe battery surfaces with a dry cotton
cloth before re-inserting into the camera.
•
Avoid dropping or hitting the camera.
• Never store
the camera where temperatures exceed 50 °
C
(122 ° F). When you use the camera in temperatu res
under - 20 ° C (_4 ° F), it may sometimes fail to operate
properly . To avoid this, warm the camera before use.
Protect against excess moisture by using silica gel or other
desiccant.
•
After use near the ocean, wipe the camera surfaces clean
with a soft cloth ; never leave salt on the camera. (Salt
may be airborne near the ocean and collect on the camera
even
though it has not been in direct contact with water.)
• Avoid excessive force when mounting on a tripod .
• Never expose
the camera to direct sunlight. Avoid areas
exposed
to salt water, radios, TV sets, or magnets.
• Have all repairs
performed by an authorized OLYMPUS
Service Center. You may send it directly or through the
store where you bought your camera.
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Parts
• Do not press the shutter release button at random .
•
Do not touch any part that moves at high speed such as
the shutter, instant return mirror, diaphragm, etc.
• Avoid touching the surfaces of the lens. Clean only with
an air brush, antistatic brush, or wipe it lightly with a
camel
hair brush or lens tissue. In EXTREME cases, use a
clean,
soft cotton cloth moistened with denatured alco -
hol. NEVER rub · the lens surfaces with your finger , cloth-
ing, or other abrasive material.
• If dust or fingerprints collect ori the mirror, focusing
screen, or prism, take the camera to an authorized OL YM-
PUS Service Center. It needs professional attention .