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For the digital camera
SP-310/SP350

Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-030.

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-030

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Summary of Contents for SP-310/SP350

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: ...and safe use of the case please read all instructions on handling and carrying out the system check as well as care maintenance and storage of the case OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall in no way be responsi...

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: ...nformation on setup refer to the camera instruction manual 5 Rough handling such as jumping into the water with the case in your hand or in an outside pocket or throwing the case into the water etc co...

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: ...waterproof performance may drop because of deterioration of the O ring etc Before use always perform the advance test and the final check Do not apply excessive force to the accessory mount TTL cable...

Page 7: ...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 agent Do not use anticorros...

Page 8: ...Removing the TTL cable connector cap E 14 Removing the hot shoe cable cap E 15 Lubricating the TTL Connector Thread E 15 2 Advance Check of the Case E 16 Advance test before use E 16 Making sure the...

Page 9: ...e Type E 27 Underwater shooting modes E 27 Underwater Wide Angle 1 E 27 Underwater Wide Angle 2 E 27 Underwater Macro E 27 Selecting the shooting scene mode E 28 6 Handling After Shooting E 29 Wipe of...

Page 10: ...lance weight O ring remover Waterproof cap maintenance adapter PT 030 SP 350 Instruction Manual Underwater Case For the digital camera SP 310 SP 350 Mode d emploi Caisson tanche Pour l appareil photo...

Page 11: ...dial knob Accessory mount TTL cable connector Diffuser and diffuser cover Front lid Buckle hook Buckle lock lever Lens cap strap Lens cap Lens ring Lens window Hand strap Hand strap ring Shade hood L...

Page 12: ...bear no responsibility for damage etc caused by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap CAUTION Master the basic operation Please master the basic operation of the Case before...

Page 13: ...ever of the digital camera in the Case The case is equipped with a mode dial knob that fits on the camera s mode dial and functions the same way After inserting the digital camera into the case make s...

Page 14: ...nd no operations are possible To cancel sleep mode and return to operation status press the shutter button or any other button For details refer to your digital camera s instruction manual CAUTION Whe...

Page 15: ...pped 1 2 How to attach the TTL cable connector cap to the case Make sure there is no foreign matter attached to the O rings inside the cap and on the TTL cable connector To secure the cap gently turn...

Page 16: ...amera When not using the hot shoe cable attach the hot shoe cable cap to the hot shoe cable connector inside the case and turn the cap all the way clockwise to attach it firmly Be sure to remove the c...

Page 17: ...the carrying and storage conditions the maintenance status etc the waterproof function may be damaged Before diving always perform the following advance test and the water leakage test after installat...

Page 18: ...or O ring contact surface Damage to the O ring groove or O ring contact surface When closing the Case check for catching of the hand strap and silica gel after the above causes have been eliminated Th...

Page 19: ...e battery running out you should always replace the battery with a fully charged battery before each dive If the digital camera is loaded without removing the strap the strap may prevent the Case from...

Page 20: ...e of the Case When the setting is not secure the loading of the digital camera is not complete and closing of the rear lid of the Case may not be possible or zoom may not function even when the zoom l...

Page 21: ...a 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 exchange the silica gel when the Case is op...

Page 22: ...ays perform the following final checks before sealing the Case Has the digital camera been loaded so that the zoom lever operates properly Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified...

Page 23: ...perly restart the digital camera installation procedure from Check the digital camera on page E 18 of this manual Make sure that the mode dial can be moved after the camera has been loaded in the Case...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...t of the groove and that no foreign matter is caught in the groove 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 L...

Page 26: ...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 operation yet but just observe 5 Check that no water...

Page 27: ...a wide angle setting the flash may provide uneven and or insufficient illumination Conditions at the time of shooting clarity of the water suspended matter etc can affect the flash s working range Fo...

Page 28: ...rwater Wide Angle 1 Suitable for close up shooting of small fish and other underwater creatures Natural colors underwater are accurately reproduced Red tones can be enhanced by using the flash Underwa...

Page 29: ...s mode dial knob to set the camera mode to SCENE While observing the LCD monitor screen press the Up or Down cross cursor button on the Case to select the optimum underwater shooting scene mode Press...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...t on the camera s mode dial Always place the 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 attach to the O ring o...

Page 32: ...dhering 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 us...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...ease provided with this case Replace consumable products The O ring is a consumable product Independent of the number of times the Case is used it is recommended that the O ring should be replaced by...

Page 37: ...ter by aligning its pin with the hole on the cap Turn the adapter counterclockwise to remove the O ring unit After removing the O ring attached to the O ring unit clean the O ring groove and apply sil...

Page 38: ...p is closed tightly 6 Confirm that the O ring and the O ring contact surface are free of dirt hair and other foreign matter 7 Insert the silica gel for defogging Please use silica gel for the Olympus...

Page 39: ...camera 4 When the Case is open confirm that the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid are free of sand fibers or other foreign matter 5 Do not touch the camera or the image storage w...

Page 40: ...dive Q7 How can I check for water leakage A7 For confirmation perform the advance test and the final test after loading the camera The advance test with immersing the Case without the camera to the in...

Page 41: ...e withstand pressure However it may facilitate attachment of sand dirt etc A thin uniform coat produces the best result 4 The O ring is a consumable product Replace it at least once a year 5 Deteriora...

Page 42: ...OLG 1 This is special grease for silicone O ring maintenance 3 Silica gel SILCA 5 This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging of the glass parts of the Case The quantity is five bags 4 LCD hood PFUD 0...

Page 43: ...polycarbonate Buckles Stainless steel Grip shutter release lever zoom lever mode dial knob Red polycarbonate Lens window FL reinforced glass Lens ring TTL cable connector cap Aluminum Operation button...

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