User manual OLYMPUS PT-044

[. . . ] Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. Wrong use may cause damage to the camera inside the Case due to water leakage, and repair may not be possible. The PT-044 Underwater Case is designed for FE-360/X-875/C-570. Introduction Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from improper use of this product. [. . . ] For details of the functions, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera. EN 11 Install the strap Install the strap on the Case body. Installation illustration Installation completed En Hand strap Hand strap ring CAUTION: Please install the strap correctly as shown above. caused by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap. Master the basic operation Please master the basic operation of the Case before taking pictures. Holding the Case Hold the Case securely with both hands, keep your elbows close to your body, and hold the Case so that you can confirm the picture on the LCD monitor of the digital camera through the LCD monitor window of the Case. Good example Bad example EN 12 CAUTION: · Do not exert excessive force onto the lens window or the lens ring. over the lens window and the flash diffuser. En How to Press the Shutter Button When pressing the shutter button, press it gently to prevent camera shake. Note: For more detailed information on operating the shutter button on the camera, please consult the digital camera's instruction manual. How to Switch the Shooting Mode To switch the shooting mode of the digital camera, press the MENU button, and then select SCENE. Confirm the shooting mode on the LCD monitor. MENU button How to Use the Zoom Buttons Zoom operation is possible by operating the zoom buttons of this Case corresponding to the zoom buttons of the digital camera in the Case. Zoom buttons EN 13 How to Use the POWER Button Press the POWER button to turn the camera ON/OFF. POWER button En CAUTION: To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation when the camera is turned on. No picture is taken even if the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture. For details, refer to your digital camera's instruction manual. EN 14 2. Advance Check of the Case Advance test before use This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the parts during the manufacturing process and thorough function inspections during the assembly. In addition, a water pressure test is performed with a water pressure tester for all products to confirm that the performance conforms to the specifications. However, depending on the carrying and storage conditions, the maintenance status, etc. , the waterproof function may be damaged. Before diving, always perform the following advance test and the final test after installation of the camera. En Advance Test 1 Before installing the digital camera in the Case, immerse the empty Case to the intended water depth to confirm that there is no water leakage. · A part of the O-ring or the entire O-ring is outside the specified groove. · O-ring damage, cracks, deterioration or deformation · Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O-ring, the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on the front lid · Damage to the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on the front lid · Catching of the strap, silica gel, etc. when closing the Case · Throwing the Case from a boat into the water, jumping with the Case into the water, or other sudden application of strong forces onto the Case. When entering the water, hand the Case over gently or avoid impacts in other ways. CAUTION: · The most suitable method for checking water leakage is to immerse the Case to the intended water depth. When this is difficult, water leakage also can be checked at a shallow depth with no water pressure. · If a leak is detected in normal handling during testing, do not use the Case and contact Olympus. EN 15 3. Install the digital camera Check the digital camera En Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. Battery Confirmation The flash is used very frequently during underwater shooting. Note: In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to an exhausted battery, you should always replace a battery with a fully charged battery before each dive. Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken Confirm that the image storage has a sufficient remaining number of pictures to be taken. Remove the hand strap from the digital camera When a strap is attached to the digital camera, the hand strap must be removed. CAUTION: · When a digital camera is loaded without removing the strap, the strap may get caught between the Case lids and may cause water leakage. [. . . ] When such chemicals are used, the O-ring may be damaged or its deterioration will be accelerated. EN 30 Install the O-ring Confirm that no foreign matter is adhered, apply a thin coat of the grease provided to the O-ring, and fit the O-ring into the groove. At this point, confirm that the O-ring does not stick out from the groove. En How to Apply Grease to the O-ring Apply the exclusive lubricant to each Oring. Make sure that your fingers and the O-ring are free of dirt, and squeeze about 5 mm of lubricant onto a finger. (5 mm is the most appropriate amount. ) Apply the lubricant with three fingers and spread it over the ring. [. . . ]