Pentax IQZoom 80-E - Precautions for Your Camera

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Precautions when taking pictures
• Do not use the camera where it may come in
contact with rain or water because the camera is
not weather resistant. Should the camera get
wet from rain or splashing water, wipe it off im¬
mediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid
object. If the camera suffers a severe shock or
impact, take it to a Pentax service center for in¬
spection.
• Condensation on the interior or the exterior of
the camera may be extremely harmful to the
camera mechanism as it may cause rust and//or
corrosion. Furthermore, if the camera 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 tem¬
perature will be as gradual as possible. After
temperature difference is minimized, the cam¬
era may be removed from the bag.
• Dirt, mud, sand, moisture, toxic gas, water, salt
water, etc., penetrating the inside of the camera
may cause damage or render it inoperable.
Damage of any kind will not be repaired under
the terms of the warranty and charges may be
assessed. Therefore, handle the camera with
great care.
Precautions for proper care
• Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust ac¬
cumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win¬
dow.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco¬
hol or benzine to clean the camera. To clean
the external camera surfaces, - but not glass sur¬
faces; using a dry or silicone -treated cloth is
recommended.
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