IMPORTANT NEVER THROW USED BATTERIES INTO FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT TO PROTECT AGAINST EXPLOSION. ALWAYS
KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Battery Care
Under normal operating conditions, the two 1.5-volt alkaline mini-batteries in your camera will last several months. Should batteries require replacement,
replace BOTH at the same time with equivalent 1.5 volt alkaline or silver oxide mini-batteries (Eveready S76, Mallory S76E, etc.)
Keeping a spare set of batteries on hand can help you avoid the inconvenience of battery failure during busy picture-taking sessions, especially when
shooting in cold climates where failure due to extreme temperatures is not uncommon. Protect your camera from leakage by removing the batteries
whenever the camera will not be in use for long periods of time.
ATTACHING THE VIEWFINDER
Your Pentax LX is a complete System 35mm SLR which offers you an
exceptionally wide variety of interchangeable viewfinders (see page 46).
Once you have selected the viewfinder best suited your picture-taking
needs, attach it to the camera body as follows:
Remove the protective body cap by moving the finder release lever
counter-clockwise and sliding the cap away from the camera body as
shown. Carefully remove the protective cap from the finder and align the
finder with the body, making sure both units are seated properly. Slide the
kinder toward the front of the camera body until it locks firmly in place.
When attaching the finder, it's a good idea to jiggle it to make sure it is
locked securely in place.
To remove the finder on the camera for attaching a new finder, move the
finder release lever counter-clockwise and carefully remove the existing
finder by sliding it away from the camera body slowly and smoothly. Do
not move too quickly to avoid dropping the finder on your working
surface and damaging it. Place the protective finder cap on the finder to
protect it against dust and scratches.
IMPORTANT: Avoid touching the glass surfaces of the finder, eyepiece
and camera body when attaching or removing the finder to protect against
possible damage from fingerprints, dust, grit and grease. When absolutely
necessary, use a blower or camel's hair brush to remove loose dust or grit
and ensure the brightest, cleanest image.
