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Instruction Manual
Underwater Case
PT-027
For Digital Cameras
CAMEDIA C-7070 Wide Zoom/
C-5060 Wide Zoom
■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-027.
■ 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 m
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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
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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 for
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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 metal parts use Anticorrosion agent stainless steel or brass, and washing with pure water is sufficient. Commercial defogging Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always agents use the specified desiccan
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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’s mode E-3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents E-4 Handling the Product E-5 Contents E-7-8 1. Preparations E-9 Check the contents of the package. E-9 Names of the parts E-10 Install the strap. E-11 Master the basic operation. E-11 Holding the Case E-11 How to Press the Shutter E-12 How to Use the Mode Dial E-12 How to Use the Zoom Lever E-12 Setting the Zoom
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Fitting the mode dial knob E-21 Check the loading status. E-22 Seal the Case. E-22 Install the special balance weight. E-22 Perform the final checks after loading. E-23 Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood E-24 Installation E-24 Removal E-24 Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap E-25 Perform the final checks. E-25 Visual Inspection E-25 Final Test E-26 4. Taking Pictures Under Water E-27 How to Use the Hand Strap E-27 Take pictures carefully. E-27 Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor.
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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 Standard port (Attached to the main body) Buckle opener Balance weight Case body (Check that the O-ring is normal.) Pick for O-ring removal Instruction manual Warranty card P
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Names of the parts Palm grip ❈ Power switch lever Rear lid Standard port (PPO-01) Accessory mount LCD hood strap Port lock buckles ❈ Custom button Grease for O-rings (White-cap tube) TTL cable connector ❈ Self-timer button Silica gel O-ring (POL-020A) ❈ Metering button Balance weight O-ring (POL-020B) ❈ AF/Macro/MF button Pick for removing O-rings O-ring (POL-020C) ❈ Exposure correction button Buckle opener Diffuser plate and diffuser ❈ Flash mode button Lens cap plate cover Front lid Lens cap
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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
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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 Mode dial knob The case is equipped with a mode dial knob that fits on the camera's mode dial and functions the same way. After inserting the digital camera into the case, make sure that the mode dial knob is operable be
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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. CAUTION : • When loading the camera, confirm that the projecting 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 z
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Removing/attaching the standard port When using the case with the separately available Wide Port for the PT-020/027 (PPO-02), the standard port attached to the PT-020 or PT-027 should be removed. To remove or reattach, use the following procedures. Removing 1 Wipe off any water drops, making sure the case is completely dry. Slowly rotate each of the two buckles on the left and right of the standard port (from the bottom toward Buckle the top as indicated by the arrow in the figure on the right
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Removing the TTL cable connector cap TTL flash shooting is possible by uncapping the TTL cable connector on this case (PT-027) and connecting the FL-20 flash case (optional PFL-01) as described in the following procedure. Remove the TTL cable connector 1 TTL cable Remove. cap from this case. connector cap Connect the underwater TTL 2 cable connector, provided with the PFL-01, to the TTL cable connector on this case. Turn counter clockwise. 1 Underwater 2 TTL cable Insert into the connector
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Removing the hot shoe cable cap When using this case in TTL flash shooting, the hot shoe cable provided with the separately available PFL-01 should be connected between the connector on the 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 cabl
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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 damage
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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, the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface. D
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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 Since the LCD monitor is used for picture confirmation while taking pictures under water, the battery life becomes short. Confirm that the remaining battery capacity is sufficient. Note:• To make sure you aren't prevented from shooting because the battery runs out, it is recommended that you load a fully- charged battery before every diving session. Confirmation
