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For the digital camera
CAMEDIA X-3

Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-024.

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.

Instruction Manual

Underwater Case

PT-024

PT024̲E.qxd  2004.4.20  10:33 AM  ページ1

Summary of Contents for PT-024

Page 1: ...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 possibl...

Page 2: ...of the contents of this manual in regard to handling of the Case checks before use maintenance and storage after use OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall in no way be responsible for accidents involving immersio...

Page 3: ...that 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 fo...

Page 4: ...If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water leakage etc immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the operation 7 Please remove the O ring when traveling by air Otherwise air p...

Page 5: ...ng 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 is not effective when the O ring is no...

Page 6: ...become damaged Please handle the product with sufficient care When the product is not used for a long time the waterproof performance may drop because of deterioration of the O ring etc Before use al...

Page 7: ...y cause cracking under high pressure or other problems Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation Volatile organic solvents chemical detergents Do not clean the Case with alcohol gasoline thinner or o...

Page 8: ...How to Use the Zoom Lever E 12 2 Advance Check of the Case E 13 Advance test before use E 13 Advance Test E 13 3 Install the digital camera E 14 Check the digital camera E 14 Battery Confirmation E 14...

Page 9: ...the LCD monitor E 22 Quietly press the shutter lever E 22 Cautions when using the flash E 22 5 Handling After Shooting E 23 Wipe off any waterdrop E 23 Take out the digital camera E 24 Wash the Case w...

Page 10: ...ance guide Warranty card WARRANTY This is a limited warranty for 1 year from your date of purchase Useful only in Japan 1 Customer Dealer s name and address Address Name TEL JAPAN Model Serial NO 192...

Page 11: ...lm grip Buckle lock lever Buckle hook Diffuser and diffuser cover O ring Shutter lever Zoom lever Hand strap ring Hand strap Tripod seat Lens ring Lens window Playback button OK Menu button Arrow pad...

Page 12: ...ndow and the flash diffuser CAUTION 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 el...

Page 13: ...mera in the Case This Case is equipped with a mode dial knob which permits operation of the mode dial of the loaded digital camera from the outside After loading the digital camera into the Case seal...

Page 14: ...age 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 oth...

Page 15: ...age storage has a sufficient remaining number of pictures to be taken Remove the hand strap from the digital camera When a strap is attached to the digital camera the hand strap must be removed Note I...

Page 16: ...Check the operation of the camera Confirm the operation according to the instruction manual for the digital camera Open the Case Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening lever...

Page 17: ...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 zooming may not function Insuff...

Page 18: ...When the orientation is not correct the silica gel bag will be caught when the Case is sealed and water leakage will be caused When it is tried to seal the Case with the bag inserted only part of the...

Page 19: ...th the edge of the rear lid and the buckle lock levers are pushed down in arrow direction the Case will be sealed airtight Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case Has the dig...

Page 20: ...s of the LCD hood as shown in the figure into the guides above and below the LCD monitor window Removal Remove the mounting projections of the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor...

Page 21: ...ting Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap After loading the camera into the Case confirm that the mode dial moves If it does not move there is the possibility that oil or fat has been attached to the mo...

Page 22: ...ter and check that no water has accumulated at the bottom of the Case Is there any water trickling down 4 Next immerse the Case for 30 seconds Check carefully for air bubbles Do not perform any operat...

Page 23: ...uietly to prevent camera shake Cautions when using the flash When taking macro pictures on the wide angle side the flash light may be missing in some parts or the light volume may not be uniform Durin...

Page 24: ...between the front and the rear lid they may spill to the inside when the Case is opened Take special care to wipe off all waterdrops When opening the Case take sufficient care that no water will drop...

Page 25: ...opened Case with the O ring side facing up When the Case is placed with the O ring side facing down dirt or other foreign matter may be attached to the O ring or the O ring contact surface and may cau...

Page 26: ...adhering to the shaft Do not disassemble for cleaning Drying the Case with adhering salt may impair the function Always wash off any salt after use CAUTION Dry the Case After washing with pure water u...

Page 27: ...e care not to damage the O ring groove with the tip of the pick Hold the O ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and remove it from the Case Remove any sand dirt etc After visu...

Page 28: ...r use alcohol thinner benzene or similar solvents or chemical detergents to clean the O ring When such chemicals are used it is to be feared that the O ring will be damaged or that its deterioration w...

Page 29: ...ading the lubricant check visually 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...

Page 30: ...ioration of the O ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the storage conditions Replace the O ring even before a year has passed if it shows signs of damage cracking or loss of elasticity Note...

Page 31: ...ge 4 Before sealing the Case confirm that the O ring has been installed properly in the groove in the rear lid of the Case 5 Confirm that the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid are...

Page 32: ...onto the camera 4 When the Case is open check that there is no attachment of sand fibers or other foreign matter to the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid 5 Do not touch the camera...

Page 33: ...note that the viewfinder cannot be used When the LCD monitor is used the battery is exhausted earlier In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to an exhausted battery you should always replace a...

Page 34: ...ng is free of damage and cracks that it has sufficient elasticity that the surface is free of stickiness and other abnormalities and use it after applying a thin coat of the special grease Excessive a...

Page 35: ...SOLG 1 840 with tax This is a special grease for silicone O ring maintenance 3 Silica gel SILCA 5 525 with tax This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging of the glass parts of the Case The quantity i...

Page 36: ...arge 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 period OLYMPUS CORPORATION keeps...

Page 37: ...Buckles Stainless steel Grip Shutter lever Red polycarbonate Lens window FL glass Operation buttons Stainless steel Nickel plated brass Dimensions Width 136 mm x height 104 mm x thickness 110 mm proje...

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