Pentax ZX-5N - Manual (Page 5)

PRECAUTIONS FOR YOUR CAMERA
Your Pentax camera is a high-precision mechanism.
Handle it with great care.
Precautions when taking pictures
• Do not use the camera where it may come in con­
tact with rain, water, or any other liquid, because
the camera is not weather, water, or liquid resis­
tant. Should the camera get wet from rain, splash­
ing water, or any other liquid wipe it off
immediately with a dry soft cloth.
• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid ob­
jects. If the camera suffers a shock or impact, take
it to a Pentax service center for inspection.
• Be careful not to subject the camera to strong vi­
brations, shock or pressure. Use a cushion to pro­
tect the camera when carrying it in a motorcycle,
car, boat, etc.
• Condensation on the interior or exterior of the cam­
era may be extremely harmful to the camera
mechanism as it may cause rust. 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.
• Regular size color prints may cut off what appears
on the extreme edges of the film frame. Compose
your picture with a margin of safety at the edges.
Precautions for storage
• Avoid leaving the camera for extended periods in
places where the humidity and temperature are
very high, such as in a car.
• Do not store the camera in a closet with moth balls
or in an area where chemicals are handled. Store it
in a place with good dry air circulation to prevent
the growth of fungus.
Precautions for proper care
• Never touch the shutter curtain or mirror with your
finger or any other object.
• Use a blower and lens brush to remove dust accu­
mulated on the lens or viewfinder.
• Never use solvents such as paint thinner, alcohol or
benzene to clean the camera.
• Electrical problems may often be caused by water,
dirt or dust at points of electrical contact. Also
check for battery leakage, traces of dirt or grease,
or corrosion due to salinity or gas. If you cannot
correct the problems, have your camera inspected
at a Pentax service center. Repairs of this nature
are not covered under the terms of the warranty
and charges may be assessed.