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Instruction Manual
Underwater Case
PT-030
For the digital camera
SP-310/SP350
■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-030.
■ Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely
and correctly.
■ Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.
■ Wrong use may cause damage to the camera on the inside from water
leakage, and repair may not be possible.
■ Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.
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Disclaimer ● Unauthorised copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorised reproduction is strictly prohibited. ● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from incorrect use of this product. ● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible in any way for damage, lost profits, etc. caused by the loss of image data due to defects, disassembly, repair or mo
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WARNING 1. Keep this product out of the reach of babies, infants, and children. There is the possibility of occurrence of the following types of accidents. Injury by dropping onto the body from a height. Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and close. Swallowing of small parts. Please consult a physician immediately if any parts have been swallowed. Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent vision impairment etc. 2. Do not store with a b
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5. Rough handling, such as jumping into the water with the case in your hand or in an outside pocket or throwing the case into the water, etc. could lead to water leakage. Please always take care when using the case. 6. If the camera contained in the case becomes wet because of water leakage, etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and check the camera is working correctly. 7. Before travelling by air, please make sure you remove the O-ring, otherwise the difference in air pressure may make it
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For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents When water leakage occurs while this product is being used, repair of the camera housed in this product may become impossible. Please observe the following cautions for use. 1. When sealing this product, make sure that no hairs, fibers, sand particles or other foreign matter stick not only to the O-ring, but also to the contact surface. Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause water leakage. Please check with special care. Examples for fore
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outside of the Case, or when the Case is twisted, the waterproof function may be lost. Take care not to exert excessive force. 9. Please be sure to perform the advance test and the final test each time before using the case. 10. If you should notice drops of water or other signs of water leakage while taking pictures, immediately stop the dive, remove any water from the camera and the product, test according to the item "Final check", and confirm whether leakage has occurred or not. Handling the
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Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline, thinner Volatile organic solvents, or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical chemical detergents detergents etc. Pure water or lukewarm water is sufficient. Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metallic parts Anticorrosion agent are treated with plating or aluminum oxidation. Washing with pure water is sufficient. Commercial defogging Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always agents use the sp
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Contents Disclaimer ..................................................................................E-1 Please read the following before using the product ..................E-1 For safe use ..............................................................................E-1 Batteries ....................................................................................E-3 Setting the camera mode ..........................................................E-3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents.
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Seal the Case...........................................................................E-21 Install the special balance weight.............................................E-21 Check the camera operation. ..................................................E-22 Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood ..............................E-23 Installation ............................................................................E-23 Removal...............................................................
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1. Preparations Check the contents of the package. Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged. Silica gel LCD hood Silicone grease (on the body) Waterproof cap for the TTL cable connector LCD hood strap Lenscap Waterproof cap maintenance adapter Hand strap Case body Balance weight (Check that the O-ring O-ring remover is normal.) PT-030 Instruction Manual Underwater Case For the digital camera SP-310 / SP-350 Mode d'emploi Cais
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Names of the parts Palm grip Lens window ❈ QUICK VIEW button ❈ Zoom lever Hand strap ❈ OK/MENU button ❈ Shutter lever Hand strap ring ❈ Cross-cursor buttons ❈ Mode dial knob Shade hood Rear lid Accessory mount Loading guide rails LCD hood strap TTL cable connector Tripod seat Grease for silicone Diffuser and diffuser cover O-ring (POL-030) O-ring (White cap) Front lid LCD inner hood Silica gel Buckle hook LCD hood Balance weight Buckle lock lever ❈ POWER button O-ring remover Lens cap strap ❈ F
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Install the strap. Install the strap on the Case body. Installation explanation Finished installation Hand strap Hand strap ring : Please install the strap correctly as shown above. OLYMPUS CAUTION IMAGING CORP. shall bear no responsibility for damage etc. 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 e
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How to Press the Shutter When pressing the shutter lever, press it gently, so that there will be no movement of the camera. Advice • For more detailed information on operating the shutter release, please consult the digital camera’s instruction manual. How to Use the Mode Dial The case is equipped with a mode dial knob that fits on the Mode dial camera's mode dial and knob functions the same way. After inserting the digital camera into the case, make sure that the mode dial knob is operable befo
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Setting the Zoom Lever When loading the digital camera in the Case, fit the projecting part of the zoom lever of the digital camera into the recessed part of the zoom lever on the inside of the Case. : • When loading the camera, confirm that the projecting CAUTION part of the zoom lever of the camera is properly set to the recessed part of the zoom lever of the Case. • When the setting is insufficient, the loading of the camera becomes imperfect and it may not be possible to seal the Case or zoo
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Removing the TTL cable connector cap To perform TTL flash shooting in TTL cable Remove. combination with the separately connector cap available Electronic Flash Case, remove the TTL cable connector cap as described below. 1Remove the TTL cable connector cap from the Case. 2Connect the Electronic Flash Turn counter clockwise. Case’s underwater TTL cable to 1 the TTL connector on the Case. 2 Underwater TTL cable Use this mark to align the position. Insert into the connector. Turn
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Removing the hot shoe cable cap To perform TTL flash shooting when this case is used, connect the hot shoe cable provided with the optional electronic flash case to the connector on this case and the camera’s hot shoe. 1 Turn the hot shoe cable connector cap inside the case counterclockwise to remove it. 2 Insert the connector of the hot shoe cable into the case's connector and turn the connector screws all the way clockwise to connect them firmly. 3 Insert the hot shoe on the hot shoe cable int
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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.
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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. 2. Main causes of water leakage are as follows. The O-ring has not been installed. 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, O- ring groove or O-ring contact surface. Damage to
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3. Install the digital camera. Check the digital camera. Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. Battery Confirmation Confirm that the remaining battery capacity is sufficient. Note: • To avoid missing shutter chances due the battery running out, you should always replace the 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. R
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Open the Case. Use the provided O-ring remover as described below. Insert the hook section below the buckle lock/unlock lever. Slowly pull the O-ring remover. If the O-ring remover is not available, push the buckle lock/unlock lever from the left and right with your thumb and index finger, and pull up the lever gently. Insert the digital camera. Make sure that the digital camera is turned OFF. Pull up the mode dial knob on the front lid of the Case and gently insert the digital camera into
