Pentax PZ-1 PZ-1 Manual - Page 114

2) TAKING CARE OF YOUR CAMERA Your Pentax camera is a high-precision mechanism. Handle it with care. • Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit a solid object. If the camera suffers a severe shock or impact, take it to a Pentax service center for inspection. • If the lens and viewfinder become dusty, use a blower followed by a clean lens brush to remove the dust. • Do not store the camera for long periods where the humidity and temperature are very high. In particular, keep your camera out of the car, where temperatures sometimes rise extremely high. • Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs or in a area where chemicals are handled. Store it in a place with good air circulation. • The camera's operating temperature range is 50° to - 10°C. 0 nl 72 0 0 et * Taking the camera into a warm room from the cold outside may cause condensation both inside and outside the camera. Put the camera in a case or bag to minimize the effect of sudden temperature changes and only remove it after it has warmed up. • Do not use an organic solvent such as paint thinner or alcohol to remove dirt and dust. • Dirt, sand, dust, water, poisonous gas, or salt inside the camera will cause various problems. A camera suffering such effects will be repaired only at your expense even within the warranty period. If rain, or water from any other source, gets on the camera body, wipe it with a clean cloth and allow it to dry naturally. • Never touch the shutter curtains or mirror. • There are high-voltage parts inside the camera, so never disassemble it.