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Ip English Congratulations on your purchase of the PENTAX IQZoom EZY 80 / ESPIO 80V and welcome to the world of Pentax zoom compact photography! Your compact, light weight camera is a great companion to preserve your favorite memories. • Please read this manual carefully before operating the camera to take consistently superior pictures. • Pay special attention to the cautions and notes in this Operating Manual. The illustrations used in this manual may differ from the camera's actual appearance. • Illustrations in this operating manual are the DATE MODEL 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA Although we have carefully designed this camera for safe operation, please be sure to follow precautions given in this manual. t WARNING This mark indicates precautions that if not followed, could result in serious injury to the person. Lt. CAUTION This mark indicates precautions that, if not followed, could result in minor or medium injury to the person or damage to the equipment. & WARNING • The electric circuits inside the camera contain high voltage working parts. Never attempt to disassemble the camera yourself. • Never touch internal parts of the camera if they become exposed from dropping the camera or for some other reason, as there is danger of electric shock. • Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Make sure that small children do not the strap caught their neck. & CAUTION • Never try to disassemble, short or recharge the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in fire, as it may explode. • Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it become hot or begin to smoke. Be careful not to bum yourself during removal. PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA Precautions when taking pictures • Do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain. water or any other liquid, because the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resistant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splashing water, or any other liquid, wipe it off immediately with a dry soft cloth. • Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vibrations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to protect the camera when carrying.it in a motorcycle, car, boat, etc. • 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 temperature difference is minimized. Do not remove it from the bag until temperature has stabilized. Precautions for storage • Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in places where temperature and humidity are high such as in a car. • Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs or in a case where chemicals are handled. Store it in a place with good air circulation to prevent fungus growth. Precautions for proper care • Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accumulated on the lens or the viewfinder window. • Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or benzene to clean the camera. To clean the external camera surfaces, - but not glass surfaces; using a dry or silicone-treated cloth is recommended. Other precautions • The temperature range at which this camera functions property is 50°C to -10°C (122°F to 14°F). • To maintain optimum performance, it is recommended that the camera be inspected every one or two years. If the camera has not been used for an extended period, or is being prepared for an important photographic session, it is recommended that you have the camera inspected or test shoot with it. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE • Misuse of a battery can cause hazards such as leakage, overheating, explosions, etc. The battery should be inserted with the "+" and "-" sides facing • correctly. Battery performance may be temporarily hindered in low temperatures, but will recover in normal temperatures. • Keep a spare battery on hand for replacement convenience when shooting outdoors or while traveling. • Be sure to store battery out of reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if accidentally swallowed.