Canon EOS 650 - Manual (Page 39)

Caring for Your Camera
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As with any precision instrument proper care and
maintenance involve a few simple rules and good
common sense. Observing them will keep your
camera In top condition at all times. We recom­
mend cleaning your camera periodically.
Cleaning tools: blower brush, lens cleaning fluid,
lens cleaning tissue, silicone-
treated cloth
1) To clean the lens surface and the viewfinder
eyepiece:
Blow off dust with the blower brush and gently
wipe the lens surface with a lens cleaning
tissue slightly moistened with lens cleaner.
2) To clean the reflecting mirror and the focusing
screen:
Only use a blower brush. If more cleaning is
necessary NEVER attempt to do it yourself,
take it to an authorized Canon Service Facility.
3) To clean the film chamber:
Use a blower brush to occasionally remove ac­
cumulated film dust particles that might
scratch the film.
4) To clean the film pressure plate and the film
guide rails:
Lightly wipe the surface with a lens cleaning
tissue moistened with lens cleaning fluid.
PRECAUTIONS
• Be careful NEVER to touch the shutter curtain.
•
After using the camera at the beach, clean it
thoroughly. Salt and sand are the camera’s
worst enemies.
• Aerosol spray dust removers are not recom­
mended for the shutter curtain area. If used,
hold the can at least 20cm (8 inches) away
from the curtain.
STORAGE
The best thing you can do for your camera is to
use it regularly. If you must store it for awhile
remove the battery. Then wrap the camera in a
clean, soft cloth and place it in a cool, dry, dust-
free place. If you store the camera body and lens
separately, attach the body and rear lens caps.
AVOID STORING YOUR CAMERA IN THE
FOLLOWING PLACES:
• “Hot spots’’ such as a car trunk, rear window
shelf or glove compartment.
• Laboratories or other areas where chemicals
may cause corrosion.
• In direct sunlight.
Carefully check the operation of each part
after prolonged storage before shooting im­
portant events.
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other Notes
1. Liquid Crystal Display
The display panel uses a liquid crystal to display ex­
posure information. After about five years, the display
may become hard to read.
The liquid crystal may respond relatively slow in low
temperatures about 0°C/32°F and the display may
become dark in high temperatures about 60°C/140®F.
Regular functioning resumes in temperatures about
20°C/68°F.
Take your camera to the nearest Canon Service
Facility for the replacement of the liquid crystal.
(Replacement will be at owner’s expense.)
2. Blinking “be” Display
A “be” appearing with battery check bar marks may
blink in the display panel to warn you of battery replace­
ment or camera malfunction. Perform the following
operations:
1) Check the battery first.
2) If battery voltage Is insufficient, replace the battery.
3) If battery voltage is sufficient, remove the battery
from the battery chamber and reinstall It.
4) Release the shutter-once.
If the blinking "be” disappears, the camera has
returned to normal condition and you can keep
shooting. If It does not disappear after repeating
these operations several times, there has been a
camera malfunction and the camera needs repair.
Take the camera to the nearest Canon Service
Facility.
3. Lithium Battery Pack (1)
This camera uses one, six-volt lithium battery pack
(2CR5). Try to make a habit of checking the battery at the
following times:
• After loading a new battery
• After prolonged storage
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If the shutter will not release
• Shooting In low temperatures
• Before shooting important events
1) Wipe the battery terminals and the camera contacts
with a clean, dry cloth before loading to ensure pro­
per contact.
2) Remove the battery if you do not expect to use the
camera for about three weeks or longer.
3) Battery performance deteriorates slightly in temper­
atures below 0°C/32°F. Keep the camera and a
spare battery pack close to your body or in a pocket
to keep them warm until you are ready.
Battery may explode or cause burns if
disassembled, recharged, shorted or ex­
posed to high temperature or disposed in
fire.
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