Olympus PT-031 Instruction Manual Download

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For the digital camera
SP-700

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Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-031.

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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 camera 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.

Instruction Manual

Underwater Case

PT-031

PT031̲E.qxd 2005.10.20 3:38 PM ページ1

Summary of Contents for PT-031

Page 1: ...oduct 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 B...

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

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: ...wipe off all moisture and confirm the operation 7 Please remove the O ring when traveling by air Otherwise air pressure may make it impossible to open the Case 8 For safe use of the digital camera in...

Page 5: ...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 is not effective when the O ring i...

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: ...e 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 Confirmation of the Remaining Number o...

Page 9: ...lever E 23 Cautions when using the flash E 23 5 Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type E 24 Underwater shooting modes E 24 Selecting the shooting scene mode E 25 Locking AF during underwater...

Page 10: ...cone grease Silica gel O ring remover Instruction manual this manual Authorised distributors list Authorised service centres list PT 031 SP 700 Instruction Manual Underwater Case For the digital camer...

Page 11: ...lever Front lid Lens cap strap Lens cap Lens ring Lens window Hand strap Hand strap ring Loading guide rails LCD inner hood O ring Tripod seat Light shield hood LCD hood DISP GUIDE button Custom butto...

Page 12: ...rs etc over the lens window 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...

Page 13: ...operating the zoom lever on the Case This lever corresponds to the camera s zoom lever The digital camera s shooting mode P AUTO and SCENE modes can be switched using the SCENE button on the Case Afte...

Page 14: ...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 deformati...

Page 15: ...mera When a strap is attached to the digital camera the hand strap must be removed Note In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to an exhausted battery you should always replace a battery with a...

Page 16: ...used This Case PT 031 can only be used with the SP 700 camera Turn the digital camera ON The digital camera can be switched ON with its POWER button If the digital camera is not operated for a certain...

Page 17: ...that imperfect sealing may result in water penetration CAUTION Put the digital camera into the case Adjust the mode switch position Set the position of the mode switch on the Case to the same mode or...

Page 18: ...kage will be caused When it is tried to seal the Case with the bag inserted only part of the way the silica gel bag will be caught by the O ring and water leakage will be caused Once silica gel has be...

Page 19: ...are engaged with 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 C...

Page 20: ...perly Operate other control buttons on the Case and confirm that the camera functions as it should Check the operation of the loaded camera POWER Mode switch Zoom lever SCENE Shutter lever When the ca...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught Fit the lens cap onto the lens ring as shown in the figure Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap H...

Page 23: ...from the water 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...

Page 24: ...oth hands and operate the lever quietly 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 ligh...

Page 25: ...g the flash Underwater Macro When the Underwater Wide Angle 1 or Underwater Macro scene mode is selected you can easily lock the focus position AF lock operation by pressing the cross cursor Down butt...

Page 26: ...ocking AF during underwater shooting Functions as the AF LOCK button in the Underwater Wide Angle 1 and Underwater Macro modes When Underwater Wide Angle 1 or Underwater Macro is selected the cross cu...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...cing up If the Case is placed with the O ring side facing down dirt or other foreign matter may get on the O ring or the O ring contact surface and may allow water penetration during the next dive For...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...ot to scratch the O ring groove with the tip of the O ring remover 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 v...

Page 31: ...the O ring Never 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...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...nstalled 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 free of dirt hairs and other foreign matter 6 Insert the silic...

Page 35: ...ment 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 or the image storage with your hands to which sea water is sticking...

Page 36: ...uption of shooting due to battery depletion it is recommended to replace the existing battery with a fully charged battery before diving Q7 can I check for water leakage A7 For confirmation perform th...

Page 37: ...cient elasticity that the surface is free of stickiness and other abnormalities and use it after applying a thin coat of the special grease Excessive application of grease does not improve the waterpr...

Page 38: ...rings for other Case models cannot be used 2 Silicone O ring grease PSOLG 1 This is a special grease for silicone O ring maintenance 3 Silica gel SILCA 5S This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging o...

Page 39: ...e Depth of up to 40 m Main materials Body Transparent polycarbonate Buckles Stainless steel Grip Shutter lever Red polycarbonate Lens window FL glass Operation buttons Stainless steel Nickel plated br...

Page 40: ...ivery Bredowstrasse 20 22113 Hamburg Germany Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany European Technical Customer Support Please visit our homepage http www olympus europa com or call our TOLL...

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