Mamiya 645DF Instructions Manual

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97 98Maintenance and care of the camera• Read instructions before using camera.• Protect camera against shocks and falls. Use the neck strap supplied with it,whenever possible.• Check the batteries frequently and always carry spares. The sealed batteriessupplied with the camera may have been subject to storage conditions which havereduced its service life.• Be sure to wipe battery contacts before installation and watch correct polarity.• Battery life differs, depending on frequency of use, type, age, storage condition,ambient temperature (use external battery case in very cold weather), etc.• Always remove the battery when camera is not used for a long period of time.• Always keep covers on lenses and camera body.• Do not store the camera at temperatures exceeding 40˚C (105˚F) and -10˚C (15˚F).Also avoid humid or sea air environment.• Prolonged disuse shortens camera life. Periodically exercise the shutter (at differentspeeds), lens diaphragms (at different apertures) and focusing mechanism.• Protect camera against rain and moisture.• Do not touch lens surfaces. Use blower or lens tissue to remove dust particles.• Always test your equipment before going on important assignments.The Importance of Proper MaintenanceYour camera has mechanisms like shutters and diaphragm blades. They arecontrolled by gears, levers, springs, and so on. All require special lubrication from timeto time. Ambient conditions can also affect these mechanisms, as well as theelectronic components and the optical glass of your lenses. We therefore suggest thatyou have your camera and lenses checked, and if necessary serviced, periodically.Common Sense Camera Care and PracticeAfter-Sale Servicing☆ Be sure to read the terms and conditions in the warranty card.1. For inquiries, opinions or questions concerning the product, please contact yournearest Mamiya agent or service center.2. Servicing after the expiration of the period specified in the warranty card will becharged to the user. The freight and transport costs should always be paid by theuser.3. The servicing parts for use in repair of the product will be retained at the factory forten years from the date of discontinuation of production.◎ Servicing is available for the same period as the servicing part retention period. Asthe product may be serviceable even after this period, please consult your dealer ornearest Mamiya service center for its serviceability.☆ Servicing of malfunction or damage due to dropping, impact, fire, flood, etc.1) The degree of such a malfunction or damage will be judged by the Mamiya servicedepartment.2) Such a malfunction or damage will be classified either non-serviceable orserviceable. When the product is classified to be serviceable, it will be repairedat the expense of the user, even if the malfunction or damage occurred within thewarranty period.

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