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A
Setup the camera.
z
For models equipped with light, turn off the
light.
z
Open the lens cover.
z
Set to the shooting mode (video/still
image).
¹
Even when the shooting mode is set to
“video”, still images can be captured by
pressing the still image lever during video
recording.
z
It is recommended to set to the auto
shooting mode.
z
Insert the battery and the microSD/
microSDHC card or SD/SDHC card
beforehand if needed.
z
To turn off the camera, press and hold the
power button for more than 2 seconds.
B
Insert the drying agent at the back of the
base.
C
Attach the base to the bottom of the
camera.
z
Align the tripod screw hole at the bottom of
your camera with the screw of the base,
and tighten the screw.
z
The camera turns on automatically when the
LCD monitor is opened. To turn off the camera,
press and hold the power button for more than
2 seconds.
D
Fold the grip belt.
z
Make sure the grip belt is not caught
between the marine case when sealing.
E
Open the marine case.
z
If it is difficult to open buckles, use the
small hexagonal wrench (buckle opener).
F
Attach the power button cap.
(Not required for GZ-HM545 to GZ-HM570.)
z
Fit the hollow of the power button cap to
the protrusion of the power button on the
case.
G
Insert the camera into the marine case.
z
Align the base attachment groove with the
base to insert.
H
Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor.
z
The LCD monitor can be tilt upwards to a
maximum angle of 30 degrees.
Attaching the Marine Case to the
Camera
Caution
1
2 Catch
Drying agent
Pass underneath
2
1
Tighten the screw
Open up the LCD monitor
Small hexagonal wrench
(Buckle opener)
Power button cap
Base attachment groove
Base
Marine case internal base
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1. Main casing grip
Attach the strap provided as shown in the
diagram above.
2. Zoom lever
Zoom (tele/wide) while shooting.
3. Ring
Commercially available filters (67 mm
diameter) can be attached.
4. Buckle (3 locations)
Seal the marine case.
5. Grip attachment holes
You can attach the grip provided, or
commercially available weights.
6. Still image lever
Press to take still images.
7. Video recording start/stop button
Press once to start recording a video.
Press again to stop.
8. Power button
Turns camera’s power on/off.
A
Inspect the main casing for scratches and
cracks.
Apply 2 or 3 drops of the anti-fog liquid
provided onto a lens tissue paper
(commercially available) or a clean cloth, and
wipe the inner side of the marine case front
glass.
B
Check the O-ring.
Using the pick provided, remove the O-ring
from the main case.
Check the O-ring, O-ring contact surface, and
groove in which the O-ring fits for foreign
matter, nicks, cracks, etc.
Be sure to remove any foreign matter (dirt,
sand, salt crystals, hair, lint, etc.).
¹
For details, refer to the “O-ring
Maintenance Manual”.
z
Never use the O-ring in case of nicks and
cracks.
z
If the O-ring is handled inappropriately, it can
cause water leakage .
C
Apply grease to the O-ring and re-attach.
D
Close the empty marine case (no camera
inside).
E
Submerge the marine case in water and
check that there are no water leaks.
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Pg. 18)
Parts and Functions
7
8
6
Strap
1
2
4
4
3
5
Bottom view
Front glass
Preparation
Caution
B
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