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• To remove dust and dirt on the lens, focusing window and
viewfinder, use an air blower or a soft lens brush. If they are
soiled with fingerprints, wipe off lightly with lens tissue.
• To clean the camera exterior, wipe with a soft cloth. Never use
benzine, thinner or other solvents.
• After taking pictures in a dusty place such as at the seaside or
on mountains, clean the camera thoroughly. Salt air will cause
corrosion and sand and dust will adversely affect the internal
precision parts of the camera.
• Do not leave the camera in hot places (on an ocean beach in
summer, in a parked car under direct sunlight, etc.) for a long
time, because the camera, film and batteries may be
adversely affected.
• The lens and viewfinder may be clouded if the camera is
brought into a warm room from outside where it is cold. This
cloudiness will disappear soon, but it is always advisable to
avoid sudden temperature changes because water droplets
will cause internal corrosion.
Microcomputer Protection Circuit:
This camera incorporates a safety circuit to protect its
microcomputer against strong external static electricity.
Though rarely, it may fail to function because this safety circuit
has come into action. In this case, set the main switch to OFF,
remove the batteries, reload them and use the camera again.
• If you are going to use the camera for important events
such as an overseas trip or wedding ceremony, be sure to
test it beforehand to make sure that it functions properly.
It is also advisable to bring spare batteries with you.
• Because the camera is a precision device, do not give
excessive shock such as by dropping, etc.
Note on the Shutter Curtain:
The shutter curtain is made of a very thin material. Never
push it with your finger, or touch or wipe it. When changing
film, take care that the film edge does not touch on the shutter
curtain. When using an air blower, do not blow air strongly
on the curtain because it may be damaged or deformed.
Never use a pressurised blower.
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• Keep the camera away from heat, moisture and dust.
Do not store it in a wardrobe drawer containing mothballs
or in a laboratory where there are chemicals that will cause
to damage to it.
• If you are not likely to use the camera for an extended period
of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible damage by
battery leakage.
CAMERA CARE AND PRECAUTIONS
