Pentax PC35AF-M - Camera Care; Taking Care of Your Camera

Your
Pentax
camera
is
a
sophisticated,
precision
instrument
built
to
give
long-lasting,
reliable
service.
It
will
serve
you
well
if
you
treat
it
right,
with
proper
handling
and
reasonable
care.
The
major
causes
of
damage
are:
1.
Dropping
or
banging
the
camera
against
immovable
objects,
which
can
damage
the
camera
in
many
ways.
2. Water
damage,
particularly
if
the
camera
is
submerged
in
salt
water.
Cameras
are
not
water-
proof!
They
must
be
protected
from
salt
spray
at
the
beach,
splashing
of
any
kind,
and
shielded
from
the rain.
If
your
camera
does
get
soaked,
wipe
it
dry
immediately
and
rush it
to
a
Pentax
service
center.
3.
Dirt
and
sand
can
cause
serious
damage
to
the
shutter
and
other
moving
parts
of the
camera.
Your
camera
needs
periodic
cleaning
to
keep
it
operating
properly.
To
remove
dirt
and
dust,
you
need
lens-cleaning
fluid,
lens-cleaning
tissues,
bulb-type
ear
syringe,
camel’s
hair
brush, etc.
Never
use
a
solvent
such
as
thinner
or
alcohol.
4.
One
set
of
batteries
should
last
a
year
with
average
use
without
using
flash,
at
normal
temperatures.
Humidity
and
temperature
extremes
should
be
avoided.
Keep
your
camera
out
of
direct
sunlight,
car
trunks,
and
glove
compartments.
Shooting
outdoors
in
winter
presents
a
problem
since
batteries
won't
function
if
they
get
too
cold.
In
cold
weather
carry
your
camera
under
your
coat
or
jacket
to
keep
the
batteries
warm.
The
temperatures
at
which
this
camera
should function
properly
are
approx.
50°
-
10°C.
5.
Vibration
experienced
when
you
are
traveling
in
a
car,
plane,
or
ship,
can
cause
screws
to
loosen.
To
minimize
this
problem
use
foam-rubber
padding
about
one
inch
thick
to
line
the
bottom
of
your
camera
bag.
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