Pentax Mini Sport 35 II Mini Sport 35 II Manual - Page 16

'MN :amera Care • When not using the flash unit for an extended ."riod, test flash it occasionally to help maintain ioacitor performance. • When the glass surfaces of the viewfinder or he lens are smudged with fingerprint stains or .r her marks, promptly clean them by lightly 'aping them with some lens-cleaning tissue, ioistened with lens-cleaning solution. Remove dirt rid dust from these surfaces with a blower brush. • In hot summer months, do not leave the camera here it will get too hot - such as the beach, in 'le trunk and interior compartments of a car it can adversely affect film and battery orformance, and even possibly damage the camera , echanism itself. • Give your camera a good cleaning after using in the mountains or the seaside. If neglected. t air can corrode camera parts; while sand, dirt rid other foreign matter can damage the camera's •,ternal mechanism. • The camera houses a high voltage circuit which can be a shock hazard. Thus, when the camera malfunctions, never attempt to dismantle the camera yourself. E3a ttery Prer.ernons • When not using the camera for an extended period, be sure to remove the batteries. This will avoid damage from battery leakage. • Generally, batteries will perform less satisfactorily in cold temperatures. Thus, when shooting in extreme cold, take such measures that will help keep your batteries warm or carry a spare set of batteries with you. One advisable method would be to keep the batteries warm inside your pocket. • Staining of battery terminals with sweat or grease can result in poor electrical contact. Wipe the terminals with a dry cloth before putting the batteries into service. 1