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WATERPROOF CASE

User’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for WP-CP1 - Underwater Housing

Page 1: ...WATERPROOF CASE User s Manual En ...

Page 2: ...t of reach of children Particular care should be taken to pre vent infants from putting small parts into their mouths Do not disassemble Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction Should the product break as the result of a fall or other accident take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection being careful not to in jure yourself on the br...

Page 3: ... where it would be exposed to dust or sand and be sure to remove any foreign objects from the O ring and any parts of the case that are in contact with the O ring before closing the case Failure to observe these precautions could result in leakage Do not exposure to high temperatures Do not expose the product to tem peratures over 40 C 104 F Failure to observe this precaution could cause the produ...

Page 4: ... case Do not use metal objects or objects with sharp points when removing the O ring To prevent wear use only COOLPIX O ring grease designated for use with this prod uct Do not use NIKONOS O ring lubricant grease or other types of O ring grease To not open the waterproof case in areas exposed to spray high winds dust or sand Do not drop the case place under heavy objects or subject to excessive fo...

Page 5: ...uld result in damage to the case Do not use chemical detergents rust inhibitors thinner alcohol or other volatile chemicals when cleaning the case Wash in fresh water only Use only desiccants designated for use with this product see page 19 Use only COOLPIX O ring grease designated for use with this product see page 19 Do not use NIKONOS O ring lubricant grease Do not use sealants or anti fog chem...

Page 6: ...e Camera 8 1 Ready the Camera 8 2 Insert the Camera 9 3 Insert Desiccant 10 4 Perform a Final Check 10 5 Close the Case 11 Check for Leaks Again 12 Take Pictures 13 1 Turn the Camera On 13 2 Adjust Settings 13 3 Take Pictures 14 Clean the Case 15 Maintenance 17 Caring for the O ring 17 Storage 19 Technical Notes 19 Specifications 19 Optional Accessories 19 ...

Page 7: ... Africa http www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photog raphy Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area For contact information visit http nikonimaging com Before using this product be sure that the camera is func...

Page 8: ...lowing symbols and conventions are used This icon marks cautions informa tion that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera This icon marks tips additional in formation that may be helpful when using the camera This icon marks notes information that should be read before using the camera This icon indicates that more infor mation is available elsewhere in this manual WP CP1 with O...

Page 9: ... WP CP1 O ring O ring guide 17 Front cover Camera guides 9 Rear cover Watertight channel 10 17 Shutter release button 14 Power switch 13 Diffusion panel Buckle 6 9 11 Lens window Attaching the Strap Latch 6 9 11 O ring seal 10 17 ...

Page 10: ...mera Guide to Digital Photography for details MENU button 13 Mode dial 13 Zoom out W button 14 Zoom in T button 14 Monitor window playback button 14 delete button 13 Tripod socket Eyelet for strap 2 Buckle release button 9 Multi selector 13 Camera multi selector Waterproof case ...

Page 11: ...nt water damage to the camera be sure to check for leaks before placing the camera in the case Important If water enters the case check the O ring and confirm that the case is properly sealed 10 1 Ready the camera 4 Perform a final check 5 Close the case 2 Insert the camera 3 Insert desiccant Using the WP CP1 Using the WP CP1 ...

Page 12: ...and confirm that the case is properly sealed 10 If the cause of the leak can not be determined take the case to a Nikon authorized service rep resentative Clean the Case 15 16 1 Wash the case in fresh water 2 Wipe dry 3 Remove the camera 4 Soak the case in fresh water 5 Wipe dry 6 Let the case dry in the shade Maintenance 17 19 Caring for the O ring Storage ...

Page 13: ... less or in a tub or bucket Do not use hot water as this could exceed the operating temperature range of 0 40 C 32 104 F Close the case After making sure that the O ring is in place slowly close the case being careful not to pinch your fingers in the gap Latch the case With front and rear halves of the case lightly touching but the case not fully closed 햲 flip the buckle onto the front half of the...

Page 14: ...ubbles are emitted After two to three seconds take the case out of the water and check whether any droplets are inside Check for water inside the case Take the case out of the water and check for wa ter inside the case If water has entered the case check the O ring 10 17 18 If the cause of the leak can not be determined take the case to a Nikon authorized service representative After checking for ...

Page 15: ...the same charge Do not use damaged batteries or mix old and new batteries batteries of different makes or batteries with different charges Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or in damage to the batteries For more information see the cam era Guide to Digital Photography Remove the Camera Strap To ensure that the camera strap does not get caught in the seal and cause a leak be...

Page 16: ... with the lens in the lens window Release the buckle Pressing the buckle release button 햲 slide the latch forward 햳 and open the buckle 햴 Open the case Opening the Case Do not open the case in areas exposed to blown sand or spray Keep the case upright do not place the open case with the O ring or O ring seal face down ...

Page 17: ...the O ring seal and watertight channel free of hair dust sand and other foreign objects To prevent condensation from forming inside the case insert the silica gel desiccant between the bottom of the camera and the case Slide the desiccant to the front of the case where it will not interfere with proper closing of the case Im proper placement could cause the case to leak Replacing the Desiccant Use...

Page 18: ...ch your fingers in the gap Latch the case With front and rear halves of the case lightly touching but the case not fully closed 햲 flip the buckle onto the front half of the case 햳 Press the case closed until the latch clicks shut Check that the case is properly sealed that the O ring is in place and that no foreign objects are caught in the seal ...

Page 19: ... a final check for leaks Immerse the case in water and check for leaks as described in Steps 3 6 of Check the Case for Leaks 6 Check that the desiccant stays dry and that no water enters the case If a leak is detected immediately remove the case from the water dry the camera and case thoroughly and check that the O ring is intact and the case prop erly sealed If the cause of the leak can not be de...

Page 20: ... monitor will turn on 1 Turn the Camera On 2 Adjust Settings The controls on the case correspond to the following camera controls For more information see the camera Guide to Digital Photography MENU button Multi selector Zoom buttons playback button delete button Mode dial Direction of rotation is reversed ...

Page 21: ... photography is when the sun is directly overhead note that pictures taken underwater may have a blue cast While shooting avoid exhaling bubbles into the frame Close up shots can be taken at ranges of as little as 4cm 1 6 when the camera is zoomed out to where the icon in the monitor turns green Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject when the camera is zoomed out while the r...

Page 22: ...oth Removing the Camera Do not open the case in areas exposed to blown sand or spray When removing the camera be careful not to drop the device and make sure that droplets from your hair body or other objects do not fall into the case or onto the camera If water does fall on the camera dry it off immediately Keep the case upright do not place the open case with the O ring or O ring seal face down ...

Page 23: ...ea Do Not Exposure to Sunlight or Heat Do not use a hair dryer or other heat source or place the case in direct sunlight Heat could cause the O ring to deteriorate resulting in leakage Cleaning the Interior of the Case Use a blower or a soft dry cloth to clean the interior of the case Do not use water detergents or chemical agents of any kind Water can damage the coating on the inside of the lens ...

Page 24: ...o remove any for eign objects from the watertight channel and all parts of the case that come into contact with the O ring Be sure to remove any threads left behind by the swab Replacing the O ring The O ring requires periodic replacement Replace the O ring immediately if it is dam aged cracked warped or has lost its elasticity O rings should be replaced at least once a year Use only COOLPIX O rin...

Page 25: ... readily to the ring preventing the case from sealing properly Replace the O ring Making sure the O ring and guide are free of foreign objects place the O ring so that it runs evenly at the same level all the way round the O ring guide without undue stretching and without protruding from the guide Cleaning Do not use detergents or volatile chemicals such as alcohol or thinner when cleaning the cas...

Page 26: ...high levels of humidity Do not store the case or O ring under other objects close to open flames in the vicinity of flammable items or with naptha or camphor moth balls Servicing Nikon recommends that the case be serviced by a Nikon authorized service representa tive at least once a year A fee is charged for this service Specifications Maximum depth 40m 130 Camera operating temperature 0 40 C 32 1...

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