CARE AND STORAGE
• Always keep your camera in its case with the lens capped when not ii
use, or with a body cap on when a lens is not attached.
• No part of the camera should be forced at any time.
• 72-exposure cartridge and polaroid instant 35mm films cannot be used
• Never subject your camera to shock, high heat, humidity, water, o
harmful chemicals. Be particularly careful not to leave it in the glove
compartment or other places in motor vehicles where it may be subjectec
to high temperatures.
• Never lubricate any part of the camera body or lens.
• Never touch the shutter curtains, mirror, or the interior of the body or
clean them with compressed air. Doing so may impair their alignment ant
movement.
• External camera surfaces and lens barrel-but not glass surfaces- car
be cleaned by wiping with a dry or silicone-treated cloth. Never use organic
solvents to clean the camera.
• Never touch the lens or eyepiece surfaces with your fingers. Whisk away
loose matter with a blower brush. To remove stubborn spots, use a sheet
of photographic lens tissue. If necessary, tissue may be moistened with
one drop of lens-cleaning fluid; Never place fluid directly on glass surfaces
• We recommend that you have your camera cleaned once a year at an-
authorized Minolta service facility.
• If you plan to store your camera for an extended period of time, rewind
and remove the film, then remove the battery. Place the camera in a cool,
dry place away from dust or chemicals, preferably in an airtight container
with a drying agent such as silica gel. Also, it is recommended that you
periodically release the camera's shutter to maintain proper working
condition.
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