Pentax IST DS Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Caution
Do not short the battery or dispose of the battery in fire. Do not disassemble
the battery. The battery could explode or catch fire.
Do not charge any batteries other than rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. The
battery could explode or catch fire. The batteries that can be used in this
camera, only the Ni-MH battery can be recharged.
Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins
to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.
Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is the risk of low
temperature burns when holding such portions for long periods.
Do not place your finger or cover with clothing when discharging the flash.
Fingers or clothing may be burned.
Only use specified batteries with this camera. Use of other batteries can
cause overheating or explosion.
Replace the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery brands, type or
an old battery with a new one. It may cause explosion or overheating.
The battery should be inserted correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –)
marked on the battery and the camera.
AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable.
Do not disassemble the battery. Recharging and disassembling can cause
explosion or overheating.
Take the Worldwide Service Network that is included in the package. This
will be useful if you experience problems abroad.
When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still
working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a
wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be
guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer,
etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media
(SD Memory Card), etc.
Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner or alcohol
benzene.
Do not subject to high temperatures or high humidity. Do not leave the
camera in a vehicle, as the temperature can get very high.
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
Care to be Taken During Handling