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Instruction Manual

Underwater Case

PT-021

For the digital camera
CAMEDIA X-350

Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-021.

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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Summary of Contents for PT 021

Page 1: ...his 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 PT 021 JE qxd 2004 3 8 7 10 PM ページ31 ...

Page 2: ...be assumed WARNING CAUTION 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...

Page 3: ...be assumed WARNING CAUTION 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...

Page 4: ...ns 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 flat part of the front cover Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause water leakage Please check with special care 2 The O ring is a consumption product Please replace it at least once a year by new one Also perform ...

Page 5: ...ns 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 flat part of the front cover Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause water leakage Please check with special care 2 The O ring is a consumption product Please replace it at least once a year by new one Also perform ...

Page 6: ...sted the waterproof function may be lost Take care not to exert excessive force 9 Please use the Case after performing the advance test and the final check 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 occur...

Page 7: ...sted the waterproof function may be lost Take care not to exert excessive force 9 Please use the Case after performing the advance test and the final check 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 occur...

Page 8: ...uction Please read the following items before use For safe use Batteries For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents Handling the Product Contents 1 Preparations Check the contents of the package Names of the parts Install the strap Master the basic operation Holding the Case How to Press the Shutter 2 Advance Check of the Case Advance test before use 3 Install the digital camera Check the digital c...

Page 9: ...uction Please read the following items before use For safe use Batteries For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents Handling the Product Contents 1 Preparations Check the contents of the package Names of the parts Install the strap Master the basic operation Holding the Case How to Press the Shutter 2 Advance Check of the Case Advance test before use 3 Install the digital camera Check the digital c...

Page 10: ...CD ROM 取扱説明書 デジタルカメラ CAMEDIA X 350用 このたびは 防水プロテクタPT 021をお買上げいただき ありがとうご ざいます この説明書をよくお読みのうえ 安全に正しくお使いください また この説明書はお読みになった後 必ず保管してください 誤った使い方をされると水漏れにより中のカメラが破損し 修理不能 になる場合があります ご使用前には この説明書に従い 必ず事前チェックを実施してください 防水プロテクタ PT 021 Names of the parts Note The Case operation parts marked by corresponds to the operation parts of the digital camera When the operation parts of the Case are operated the cor...

Page 11: ...CD ROM 取扱説明書 デジタルカメラ CAMEDIA X 350用 このたびは 防水プロテクタPT 021をお買上げいただき ありがとうご ざいます この説明書をよくお読みのうえ 安全に正しくお使いください また この説明書はお読みになった後 必ず保管してください 誤った使い方をされると水漏れにより中のカメラが破損し 修理不能 になる場合があります ご使用前には この説明書に従い 必ず事前チェックを実施してください 防水プロテクタ PT 021 Names of the parts Note The Case operation parts marked by corresponds to the operation parts of the digital camera When the operation parts of the Case are operated the cor...

Page 12: ...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 Note Use the LCD monitor to confirm your picture The optical viewfinder cannot be used Installation explanation Hand strap Hand strap ring Finished installation Good example Bad example How to Press the Shutter When pressing the sh...

Page 13: ...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 Note Use the LCD monitor to confirm your picture The optical viewfinder cannot be used Installation explanation Hand strap Hand strap ring Finished installation Good example Bad example How to Press the Shutter When pressing the sh...

Page 14: ...he Case to the intended water depth When this is difficult water leakage also can be checked at a shallow depth with no water pressure Do not feel that this is troublesome but perform this test If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station listed on the rear page of this instruction manual CAUTION 3 Inst...

Page 15: ...he Case to the intended water depth When this is difficult water leakage also can be checked at a shallow depth with no water pressure Do not feel that this is troublesome but perform this test If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station listed on the rear page of this instruction manual CAUTION 3 Inst...

Page 16: ...e digital camera Load the digital camera When the setting is insufficient the loading of the camera becomes imperfect and it may not be possible to seal the Case or zooming may not function Insufficient sealing will cause water leakage CAUTION Note At this time the LCD should be left switched off to save the battery Open the Case Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening le...

Page 17: ...e digital camera Load the digital camera When the setting is insufficient the loading of the camera becomes imperfect and it may not be possible to seal the Case or zooming may not function Insufficient sealing will cause water leakage CAUTION Note At this time the LCD should be left switched off to save the battery Open the Case Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening le...

Page 18: ... loading status Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified position Has the O ring at the Case opening part been installed properly Are the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid free of dirt and other foreign matter Seal the Case by turning both buckle lock levers down in arrow direction When one ...

Page 19: ... loading status Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified position Has the O ring at the Case opening part been installed properly Are the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid free of dirt and other foreign matter Seal the Case by turning both buckle lock levers down in arrow direction When one ...

Page 20: ...moval Perform the final checks Visual Inspection After sealing the Case check the sealing part of front and rear lid visually to confirm that the O ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught Hairs fibers and other narrow items are not very apparent but they may cause entry of water so that special attention is required CAUTION Fit the lens cap onto the lens...

Page 21: ...moval Perform the final checks Visual Inspection After sealing the Case check the sealing part of front and rear lid visually to confirm that the O ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught Hairs fibers and other narrow items are not very apparent but they may cause entry of water so that special attention is required CAUTION Fit the lens cap onto the lens...

Page 22: ...image Hints 1 Place the Case slowly into the water As the Case is transparent waterdrops entering into it can be confirmed easily 2 At first immerse the Case for only three seconds In case of trouble with the O ring three seconds are enough for water to enter Are there air bubbles coming out between the lids Please check carefully 3 Check that no water has entered into the Case Remove the Case fro...

Page 23: ...image Hints 1 Place the Case slowly into the water As the Case is transparent waterdrops entering into it can be confirmed easily 2 At first immerse the Case for only three seconds In case of trouble with the O ring three seconds are enough for water to enter Are there air bubbles coming out between the lids Please check carefully 3 Check that no water has entered into the Case Remove the Case fro...

Page 24: ...camera Before opening the Case make sure that your hands or gloves are free of sand fibers etc Do not open or close the Case at locations where water or sand is to be sprayed When this cannot be avoided because you have to exchange the battery or the image storage place a sheet downwind from some object and take care that no water or sand is sprayed Take care not to touch the digital camera or the...

Page 25: ...camera Before opening the Case make sure that your hands or gloves are free of sand fibers etc Do not open or close the Case at locations where water or sand is to be sprayed When this cannot be avoided because you have to exchange the battery or the image storage place a sheet downwind from some object and take care that no water or sand is sprayed Take care not to touch the digital camera or the...

Page 26: ...ht as this may accelerate deterioration and deformation of the Case and deterioration of the O ring leading to leakage of water When wiping the Case take care not to cause scratches CAUTION 6 Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O ring Open the Case and remove the O ring from the Case Removal of the O ring Insert the O ring removal pick between the O ring and the wall of the O ring groov...

Page 27: ...ht as this may accelerate deterioration and deformation of the Case and deterioration of the O ring leading to leakage of water When wiping the Case take care not to cause scratches CAUTION 6 Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O ring Open the Case and remove the O ring from the Case Removal of the O ring Insert the O ring removal pick between the O ring and the wall of the O ring groov...

Page 28: ...ly and by touch that the O ring is not scratched and that its surface is flat If it is damaged in any way replace it with a brand new O ring 4 Apply lubricant on the O ring contact surface Use the lubricant remaining on the fingers to clean and lubricate the case s contact surface Replace consumable products The O ring is a consumable product Independent of the number of times the Case is used it ...

Page 29: ...ly and by touch that the O ring is not scratched and that its surface is flat If it is damaged in any way replace it with a brand new O ring 4 Apply lubricant on the O ring contact surface Use the lubricant remaining on the fingers to clean and lubricate the case s contact surface Replace consumable products The O ring is a consumable product Independent of the number of times the Case is used it ...

Page 30: ...ter washing use a dry cloth without any salt on it to wipe off any moisture and dry the Case in the shade Do not use hot air from a hair drier or the like and do not dry the Case under direct sunlight Exposure to high E 29 7 Appendix Q A on the use of the PT 021 Q1 Which digital cameras can be used Q1 The PT 021 is only for the models X 350 Q2 What cautions must be observed when loading the digita...

Page 31: ...ter washing use a dry cloth without any salt on it to wipe off any moisture and dry the Case in the shade Do not use hot air from a hair drier or the like and do not dry the Case under direct sunlight Exposure to high E 29 7 Appendix Q A on the use of the PT 021 Q1 Which digital cameras can be used Q1 The PT 021 is only for the models X 350 Q2 What cautions must be observed when loading the digita...

Page 32: ...t for cleaning Do not use anticorrosion agents on the metal parts The metal parts are made of aluminum brass or stainless steel Cleaning E 31 temperatures or direct sunlight may cause deformation discoloration or breakage of the Case and deterioration of the O ring Wipe the inside of the Case with a soft cloth not causing any fibers Remove the O ring wipe off any salt sand dust etc and also clean ...

Page 33: ...t for cleaning Do not use anticorrosion agents on the metal parts The metal parts are made of aluminum brass or stainless steel Cleaning E 31 temperatures or direct sunlight may cause deformation discoloration or breakage of the Case and deterioration of the O ring Wipe the inside of the Case with a soft cloth not causing any fibers Remove the O ring wipe off any salt sand dust etc and also clean ...

Page 34: ...mmercial defogging agents Always use the original Olympus defogging silica gel Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes When repair is required please contact a service station of OLYMPUS CORPORATION or your dealer Q11 Please tell me about repairs A11 Please contact a service station of OLYMPUS CORPORATION or your dealer if repair should be necessary Do not try to repair disassemble or mo...

Page 35: ...mmercial defogging agents Always use the original Olympus defogging silica gel Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes When repair is required please contact a service station of OLYMPUS CORPORATION or your dealer Q11 Please tell me about repairs A11 Please contact a service station of OLYMPUS CORPORATION or your dealer if repair should be necessary Do not try to repair disassemble or mo...

Page 36: ...e Buckles Stainless steel Grip Shutter lever Red polycarbonate Lens window FL glass Lens ring Aluminum Operation buttons Stainless steel Nickel plated brass Dimensions Width 148 mm x height 102 6 mm x thickness 105 mm projections not included Weight 390 g LCD hood not included Diver s Insurance Guide We recommend to subscribe to diver s insurance for water leakage For details refer to the enclosed...

Page 37: ...e Buckles Stainless steel Grip Shutter lever Red polycarbonate Lens window FL glass Lens ring Aluminum Operation buttons Stainless steel Nickel plated brass Dimensions Width 148 mm x height 102 6 mm x thickness 105 mm projections not included Weight 390 g LCD hood not included Diver s Insurance Guide We recommend to subscribe to diver s insurance for water leakage For details refer to the enclosed...

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