Pentax 115V IQZoom 115V Manual - Page 7

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Precautions when taking pictures Precautions for storage • Do not use the camera where it may come in • Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in contact with rain, water or any other liquid, places where temperature and humidity are high because the camera is not weather, water, or liq- such as in a car. uid resistant. Should the camera get wet from • Do not store the camera in a closet with moth- rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it balls or in a case where chemicals are handled. off immediately with a dry soft cloth. Store it in a place with good air circulation to pre- • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid vent fungus growth. object. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for Precautions for proper care inspection. • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust • Be careful not to subject the camera to strong accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder win- vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to dow. protect the camera when carrying it in a motor- • Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alco- cycle, car, boat, etc. hol or benzene to clean the camera. To clean the • Condensation on the interior or the exterior of external camera surfaces, - but not glass sur- the camera may be extremely harmful to the faces; using a dry or silicone-treated cloth is rec- camera mechanism as it may cause rust and /or ommended. • 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 difference are minimized. Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has sta- bilized. 5