Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] You'll find the Ventana an excellent companion for birding, sailing, camping, kayaking, or other outdoor pursuits. With proper care and use, it will provide many years of superb, enjoyable viewing. To get the most from your binocular, please read all of the following instructions.
Warning: Never look at the Sun with binoculars or any other optical instrument! [. . . ] Merely press the rubber down on one side of the eyeguard and then slide your finger around to the opposite side while applying downward pressure.
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Cleaning and Care
The Ventana is nitrogen-purged and sealed to be completely waterproof and internally fogproof. While it is impervious to rain, wind, splashing from a boat, humidity, and the like, do not immerse the binocular in water under any circumstances. If the binocular becomes wet with fresh water, merely blot it dry with a clean cloth and clean the lens surfaces as outlined below. Saltwater should be rinsed off completely and the binocular then blotted dry and its lenses cleaned as outlined below. If the binocular body becomes dirty, it can be cleaned with warm water and a clean cloth. If extremely dirty, or oily, clean the body with a dilute solution of warm water and mild soap on a cloth, then rinse with clean water and blot dry. The lens surfaces of your binocular are vacuum-covered with delicate antireflection coatings, which can be damaged by careless handling. Avoid touching lens surfaces with your fingers or any scratchy, coarse material. Clean the lenses a couple of times a year, more frequently if they become noticeably dirty. Dust build-up can promote mold growth, which can etch the glass and destroy the coatings. Use the lint-free cloth that came with the binocular or optical lens cleaning tissue, and always use optical cleaning
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fluid specifically designed for multi-coated lenses. Never use tissue or fluids made for regular eyeglasses or household use. To clean the lenses, first puff air on their surfaces with a blower bulb or compressed air to remove any large particles. Next, put two drops of lens cleaning fluid on a sheet of lens tissue (never directly on the lens). Wipe the lens gently in a circular motion, taking care to avoid undue pressure or rubbing. Use of the supplied neck strap can help prevent accidental dropping of your binocular. [. . . ] If your product is not registered, proof of purchase (such as a copy of the original invoice) is required. This warranty does not apply if, in Orion's judgment, the instrument has been abused, mishandled, self-repaired, or modified, nor does it apply to normal wear and tear. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. [. . . ]