Konica Minolta 9 Digital Camera User Manual


 
CARE AND STORAGE
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Questions and Service
If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer
or write to the Minolta distributor in your area.
Before shipping your camera for repair, please contact an authorized
Minolta Service Facility for details.
Settings made or saved by the user, including Data Memory or Custom
Functions, may be lost during repair.
Cleaning
If the camera or lens barrel is dirty, wipe it gently with a soft, clean, dry
cloth.
If the camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose
particles - wiping may scratch the surface.
To clean the lens surface, first brush away any dust or sand then, if
necessary, moisten a lens tissue with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe
the lens in a circular motion, starting from the center.
Never place lens fluid directly on the lens.
Never touch the interior of the camera, especially the shutter and mirror,
doing so may impair their alignment and movement.
Dust on the mirror will not affect the exposure but may affect the focus. Use
a blower brush to remove dust from or around the mirror.
Never use compressed air to clean the camera’s interior, it may cause
damage to sensitive interior parts.
Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.
Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.
Before Important Events
Check the camera’s operation carefully, or take test photographs.
Minolta is not responsible for any loss that may occur due to an equipment
malfunction.
Operating Temperature and Conditions
This camera is designed for use from –20 to 50 °C (4 to 122 °F).
Never leave your camera where it may be subjected to extreme
temperatures such as the glove compartment of a car.
Data panel response time will be slow at colder temperatures. The display
will temporarily darken at higher temperatures, but will restore when the
temperature normalizes.
This camera is not waterproof or splashproof. When using the camera in
the rain, protect the camera and the lens.
Never subject the camera to extreme humidity.
To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed plastic
bag when bringing it from cold environment to a warm environment. Allow it
to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.
The low-battery symbol may appear even with fresh batteries depending on
the storage conditions. To restore camera power, repeat turning the camera
on and off.
Battery capacity decreases at colder temperatures. Keep your camera and
spare batteries in a warm inside pocket when shooting in cold weather.
Batteries will regain some of their capacity when warmed to normal
operating temperature.
Tape over the exposure-mode and exposure-compensation dials if the film
needs to be removed from the camera in a darkroom or changing bag due
to a drive problem. Fogging may occur if the luminous dials are not
covered.
Storage
When storing your camera for extended periods,
Always attach the protective caps.
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from dust and chemicals
such as moth balls. For long periods, place the camera in an airtight
container with a silica gel drying agent.
Periodically release the camera’s shutter to keep it operating properly.
Before using after prolonged storage, check the camera’s operation to
make sure it is functioning properly.
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