Nikon FM2 Instruction Manual - Page 46

TIPS ON CAMERACARE Although the FM 2 is a tough and durable camera, bear in mind that is a precision optical instrument , and that careless or rough handl ing may damage it. Observe the following tips, and the FM2 will always work as perfectly as the day you bought it. • Don't touch the reflex mirror or the focusing screen to prevent them from getting scratc hed . Remove dust with a blower·type brush . • Do not touch the shutter curtai ns. • Clean glass su rfaces such as the lens or the fin der eyepiece with a blower-type brush ; avoid using lens tissue as much as possible. Gently wipe dirt, smudges or fingerprin ts with soft cotton moistened With a small amount of absolute alcohol, using a spiral motion from center to periphery. Make sure you leave no wiping traces. x • Generally, the camera does not need lubrication. 46 • If the came ra body is exposed to rain or mist, wipe mOistu re gently with a soft cloth and dry the camera. After usi ng the ca mera nea r salt water, take care tha t you wipe it with a cloth moistened with pure water to remove possible traces of salt. • If the Inside of the camera body accidentally gets wet , its internal precision parts may get rusty. Take the camera righ t away to the nea rest authorized Nikon dealer for a checkup which may require repair payment. • When not uSing the camera for a long time, take out the batteries and store the camera away from high temperatu re, high humidity, naphtha line, or campho r,