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Instruction Manual

Underwater Case

PFL-01

For the electronic flash
FL-20

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Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PFL-01.

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Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely

and correctly.

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Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.

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Wrong use may cause damage to the flash on the inside from water

leakage, and repair may not be possible.

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Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.

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Page 1: ...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 flash on the...

Page 2: ...nstructions on handling and carrying out the system check as well as care maintenance and storage of the case OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall in no way be responsible for damage caused by water to the flash...

Page 3: ...injuries may be caused when it becomes broken because of strong impact with a rock or other hard objects Please handle with sufficient care 5 The silica gel and the grease for silicone O rings for thi...

Page 4: ...enetration Please always take care when using the case 6 If the electronic flash contained in the case gets wet wipe off all moisture immediately and check the flash is working correctly 7 Before trav...

Page 5: ...aintenance clean the inside of the O ring groove and confirm the absence of dirt dust sand and other foreign matter 5 Apply the specified silicone O ring grease to the O ring 6 The waterproof function...

Page 6: ...ore please use the case only after first performing the first and final system checks described in this instruction manual Do not apply excessive force to the arm mount and underwater TTL cable connec...

Page 7: ...ts chemical detergents Do not clean the Case with alcohol gasoline thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical detergents etc Pure water or lukewarm water is sufficient Anticorrosion a...

Page 8: ...the underwater TTL cable E 12 2 Connecting the hot shoe cable E 13 3 Mounting on an arm E 14 2 Advance Check of the Case E 15 Advance test before use E 15 Advance Test E 15 3 Insertion of the electron...

Page 9: ...c flash E 24 Cleaning the case with pure water E 24 Disconnecting the TTL cable E 25 Drying the case and TTL cable E 25 6 Maintaining the Waterproof Function E 26 Remove the O ring E 26 Remove any san...

Page 10: ...Check the contents of the package Check that all accessories are in the box Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged Read this first about your new OLYMPUS Waterproof Case Wate...

Page 11: ...tails on these functions refer to the electronic flash s instruction manual Mode dial Buckle hook Test button Buckle open close lever Light emitting window Arm mount Diffuser plate strap Diffuser plat...

Page 12: ...on the front of the case as shown on the right CAUTION Attaching removing the diffuser plate This case is equipped with a diffuser plate that can be used to attenuate the flash light Use the diffuser...

Page 13: ...tor all the way clockwise to lock the connector firmly The underwater TTL cable can be disconnected from each case by reversing the above connection steps In the final step screw the cap back onto the...

Page 14: ...the hot shoe cable s connector all the way clockwise to lock the connector firmly insert the camera in the camera case after inserting the camera insert the hot shoe unit of the hot shoe cable all th...

Page 15: ...on shown in below When using an arm with a width of 10 mm mount adapter in the direction shown in below Insert the commercially purchased arm into the arm mount and then tighten the arm by inserting a...

Page 16: ...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 deforma...

Page 17: ...s before every diving session Inserting into the case Which electronic flashes can be used The product PFL 01 is exclusively for use with the FL 20 Electronic Flash Checking the batteries Load two LR6...

Page 18: ...g it When removing the flash from this case hold the flash so as not to drop it CAUTION Inserting the flash Carefully insert the FL 20 Electronic Flash into the hot shoe of this case Make sure that th...

Page 19: ...ed only part of the way will cause the silica gel bag to get caught by the O ring and water leakage will occur Once silica gel has been used the moisture absorption performance will be impaired Always...

Page 20: ...dge of the rear lid and the buckle lock levers are pushed down in arrow direction the Case will be sealed airtight Check the loading status Always perform the following final checks before sealing the...

Page 21: ...pparent but they may cause entry of water so that special attention is required CAUTION Setting the flash power to ON and OFF Turn the mode dial knob and confirm that the electronic flash can be turne...

Page 22: ...oming out between the lids Please check carefully 3 Check that no water has entered into the Case Remove the Case from the water and check that no water has accumulated at the bottom of the Case Is th...

Page 23: ...mode For details including digital camera setup refer to the camera and flash instruction manuals When this case is used the AUTO mode of the electronic flash cannot be used Even if the mode dial of...

Page 24: ...ke sufficient care that no water will drop from your hair or body onto the Case and the flash Before opening the Case make sure that your hands or gloves are free of sand fibers etc Do not open or clo...

Page 25: ...case remove the flash then seal it again with the TTL cable still connected and rinse it with pure water as soon as possible After use in salt water the case should be immersed for an extended period...

Page 26: ...e case and TTL cable are free of water drops loosen the lock dial screw and disconnect the TTL cable Never use hot air from a hair dryer or other appliance to dry the case and TTL cable and never plac...

Page 27: ...r it has come out of the groove and remove it from the Case Remove any sand dirt etc After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O ring checking for attached sand and other foreign mat...

Page 28: ...clean the O ring When such chemicals are used it is likely that the O ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated CAUTION How to Apply Grease to the O ring 1 Apply the specified...

Page 29: ...grease the silica gel and the O ring These consumable products also can be purchased at an Olympus service station Always perform maintenance of the waterproof function even when the Case has been op...

Page 30: ...observed when using and storing the Case A3 Pay special attention to the following items 1 When the O ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the outside of the Case or when the Case is twisted...

Page 31: ...ealer or Olympus Q5 How to handle the case after use A5 After using the case remove the flash and rinse the case off in pure water as soon as possible After use in salt water you should immerse the ca...

Page 32: ...ring groove or the O ring contact surface 6 When the bag of silica gel is caught between the front and rear lids when closing the case 7 Throwing the Case from a boat into the water jumping with the...

Page 33: ...rm water is sufficient for cleaning Do not use anticorrosion agents on the metal parts The metal parts are made of aluminum brass or stainless steel Cleaning with pure water is sufficient Do not use c...

Page 34: ...33 You can order in large computer shops and camera mass sale stores Please contact your dealer or a service station of our company when replacement is required Replacement will be made against paymen...

Page 35: ...card is performed free of charge Payment is required for repairs after expiration of the guarantee period and for trouble caused by problematic handling by the customer even during the guarantee peri...

Page 36: ...d the specifications without notice Pressure resistance Depth of up to 40 m Main materials Main body Transparent polycarbonate Buckle Stainless steel Buttons arm mount screw adapter Nickel plated bras...

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Page 39: ...20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 49 40 23 77 3 0 Fax 49 40 23 07 61 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany European Technical Customer Support Please visit our homepage http www olympus europa com...

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