Pentax K-500 Operating Guide

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other strong light sources when taking pictures

or leave the camera sitting in direct sunlight with the lens cap off. Doing so may cause

the camera to malfunction or cause a fire.

• Do not look at the sun or other strong light sources through the lens. Doing so may

lead to a loss of eyesight or cause vision to be impaired.

• If any irregularities occur during use, such as smoke or a strange odor, stop use

immediately, remove the battery or the AC adapter, and contact your nearest

PENTAX Service Center. Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

Caution

• Do not place your finger over the flash when discharging the flash. You may burn yourself.

• Do not cover the flash with clothing when discharging the flash. Discoloration may occur.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use. There is a risk of low temperature

burns when holding such portions for long periods.

• Should the monitor be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to

allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or mouth.

• Depending on your individual factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may

cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera

and get medical attention immediately.

Warning

• Always use the battery charger and AC adapter exclusively developed for this

camera, with the specified power and voltage. Using a battery charger or AC adapter

not exclusive to this camera, or using the exclusive battery charger or AC adapter

with an unspecified power or voltage can cause a fire, electric shock, or camera

breakdown. The specified voltage is 100 - 240V AC.

• Do not disassemble or modify the product. This can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality

occurs, immediately discontinue using and consult a PENTAX Service Center.

Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If water should happen to get inside the product, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

Continued use can cause a fire or electrical shock.

• If you see a lightning flash or hear thunder during use of the battery charger or AC

adapter, unplug the power plug and discontinue use. Continued use can cause

damage to the product, fire or electrical shock.

• Wipe off the power plug if it should become covered with dust. Accumulated dust

may cause a fire.

• To reduce the risk of hazards, use only CSA/UL certified power supply cord set, cord

is Type SPT-2 or heavier, minimum NO.18 AWG copper, one end with a molded-on

male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is

provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial

type configuration) or the equivalent.

About the Battery Charger and AC Adapter

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