Olympus PT-038 - Underwater Housing For FE-230, Instruction Manual

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Setting the underwater shooting scene mode
z The FE-230/X-790 cameras incorporate several shooting scene modes
for underwater shooting, including wide-angle and macro modes. Simply
select the mode that’s most appropriate for the scene you are shooting.
For details, see “5. Underwater Shooting According to the Scene
Type” (P.24) of this manual.
z For details on mode setting, refer to the digital camera’s operation
manual.
For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents
When water leakage occurs while this product is being used, repair of the
camera housed in this product may become impossible. Please observe
the following cautions 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 (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 consumable part. Please replace it at least once a year with
a new one. Before each use, perform the proper maintenance.
3 Deterioration of the O-ring will acelerate according to the use conditions and
the storage conditions. Immediately replace the O-ring with a new one if it
is damaged, cracked, or has lost its elasticity.
4 During O-ring maintenance, 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.
Examples of foreign matter sticking to the O-ring
Hair Fibers Grains of sand
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