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X PROPER CARE OF THE CAMERA
A Cleaning the Camera and Lens
Use a camel hair or blower brush to clean the film cartridge chamber and the area around the multi-slot take-up spool before loading film into the camera. Also, use the brush to whisk away dirt and dust from the eyepiece and the front and rear surfaces of the lens. If salt water spray or fingerprints inadvertently get on the lens, they should be cleaned off as soon as possible using commercially-available cleaning tissue and a good quality lens cleaning liquid. Put one or two drops of cleaning liquid on the tissue, and lightly wipe the lens in a circular motion from the center toward the outer edges. Do not use a handkerchief or other cloth, as the lens elements may be permanently scratched. If you cannot remove dust particles from the surface of the instant- return mirror simply by brushing, you should not attempt to clean the mirror yourself with tissue and cleaning liquid. Only an authorized serviceman should undertake this delicate task. Actually dirt on the mirror has absolutely no effect on the quality of your photographs.
B Storing the Camera
If the camera will not be used for an extended length of time, leave the shutter uncocked and remove the mercury batteries. Take the camera out .of its eveready case and wrap it up in a clean, soft towel together with silica gel or some other desiccant to keep it dry.
C Using the Camera in Extremely Cold Conditions
In severely cold weather (down to –20 C or –4°F), you should keep the Canon EF inside your coat and expose it to the outer air only when you are ready to take a picture. This procedure is necessary primarily to keep the mercury batteries warm. Since the film gets brittle at low temperatures, perform film winding and rewinding as slowly as possible.
D Having the Camera Serviced
You should never attempt to disassemble or repair the Canon EF yourself! If the camera ceases to function properly, it should be serviced by an authorized Canon repair facility. See your local camera dealer for further details.
