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Instruction Manual

Underwater Case

PT-023

For the digital camera
CAMEDIA C-8080 Wide Zoom

Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-023.

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.

 PT̲023JE̲E4.0.qxd  2004.11.2  9:48 AM  ページ1

Summary of Contents for PT 023

Page 1: ...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 fr...

Page 2: ...f 40 metres To ensure correct 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 CORPORATIO...

Page 3: ...at 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 for...

Page 4: ...to the water etc could lead to water leakage Please always take care when using the case 6 If the camera contained in the case becomes wet because of water leakage etc immediately wipe off all moistur...

Page 5: ...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 not i...

Page 6: ...of 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 port mount TTL cable connector dif...

Page 7: ...all moisture sufficiently Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation Volatile organic solvents chemical detergents Do not clean the Case with alcohol gasoline thinner or other volatile organic solvent...

Page 8: ...sion plate E 15 Removing the TTL cable connector cap E 16 Removing the hot shoe cable cap E 17 Cleaning the TTL connector E 18 2 Advance Check of the Case E 18 Advance test before use E 18 Making sure...

Page 9: ...ture on the LCD monitor E 27 Quietly press the shutter lever E 27 Caution when using the flash E 27 5 Handling After Shooting E 28 Wipe off any waterdrop E 28 Take out the digital camera E 29 Wash the...

Page 10: ...proof cap maintenance adapter TTL cable connector waterproof cap Silica gel Buckle opener Lenscap Pick for O ring removal LCD hood strap Standard port Attached to the main body WARRANTY This is a limi...

Page 11: ...ng Lend window Shutter release lever Zoom lever Mode dial knob Power switch button Accessory mount Custom button Self timer Remote control Erase button Metering Print reservation button AF Macro MF bu...

Page 12: ...r 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 ta...

Page 13: ...r 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 sure...

Page 14: ...becomes imperfect and it may not be possible to seal the Case or zooming may not function Insufficient sealing will cause water leakage When the digital camera has not been used for about 3 minutes w...

Page 15: ...separates completely from the case At this time the diffusion plate also separates from the case Attaching After aligning the notch on the standard port s case mount with the protrusion on the case s...

Page 16: ...guides While fitting the diffusion plate mount on the top panel of the standard port into the port mount hole on the bottom of the diffusion plate insert the standard port into the case Make sure that...

Page 17: ...ction of the connector clockwise lightly until it is stopped 1 2 1 Remove the TTL cable connector cap from this case The PFL 01 can be used only with the C 770 Ultra Zoom 2 Connect the underwater TTL...

Page 18: ...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 camera...

Page 19: ...the case is waterproof 1 Make sure that the O ring between the front and rear lids of the case is attached firmly and the buckle is tightly secured 2 Make sure that the O rings between the case and s...

Page 20: ...Damage to the O ring groove or the 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 The most suitable method...

Page 21: ...e case Note To make sure you aren t prevented from shooting because the battery runs out it is recommended that you load a fully charged battery before every diving session Removing the filter from th...

Page 22: ...opening lever with your thumb and index finger from the side and pull it up slowly Loading in the Case Which digital cameras can be loaded This product PT 023 is exclusively used for the CAMEDIA C 808...

Page 23: ...ase taking care that the projecting part of the zoom lever of the digital camera properly fits into the recessed part of the zoom lever of the Case Be sure to store the camera flash before loading the...

Page 24: ...Are both the O rings and the contact surfaces of the front lid free of dirt and other foreign matter Are the O rings correctly positioned in the groove of the front and rear lids Is the lens port atta...

Page 25: ...Remove the mounting projections of the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor window by widening the LCD hood Installation Removal Install the special balance weight Install the spec...

Page 26: ...e final checks Visual Inspection After closing the case tightly check the seal between the front and rear lids and the connection between the port and case to make sure the O rings are not twisted tha...

Page 27: ...e 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 ha...

Page 28: ...ash When taking macro shots with a wide angle setting the flash may provide uneven and or insufficient illumination During underwater shooting shooting conditions water clarity suspended matter etc ca...

Page 29: ...gets inside of the case and or on the camera Before opening the case or removing the port ensure that your hands or gloves are completely clean free of sand loose fibers etc Never open the case or rem...

Page 30: ...foreign matter could attach itself to the O rings and or the contact surfaces allowing water to penetrate the case during the next dive For information on storing images refer to the digital camera s...

Page 31: ...off any salt after use CAUTION Dry the Case After washing with pure water use a soft cloth without any salt on it and not causing any fibers to wipe off any waterdrop and dry the Case completely at a...

Page 32: ...e groove and remove it from the Case Remove any sand dirt etc After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O ring checking for attached sand and other foreign matter as well as for dama...

Page 33: ...or that its deterioration will be accelerated CAUTION How to Apply Grease to the O ring 1 Apply the exclusive lubricant to each O ring Make sure that your fingers and the O ring are free of dirt and...

Page 34: ...the threaded sections on the TTL cable and TTL cable connector If the threaded sections used to connect the TTL cable to the TTL cable connector are not maintained properly salt and other seawater res...

Page 35: ...ty Note Please use original Olympus products for the silicone O ring grease the silica gel and the O ring These consumable products also can be purchased at an Olympus service station O ring 1 Insert...

Page 36: ...to water penetration 4 Before closing the case check that the O rings sit correctly in the groove 5 Make sure that the buckles used for connection of the case and port and TTL connector cap are closed...

Page 37: ...this is not done entry of waterdrops into the Case is to be feared at the time of opening and closing 3 When opening the Case take care that no water will drip from your hair or body into the Case or...

Page 38: ...appear in the photo Pay attention to the position of your fingers when holding the Case 3 When pressing the shutter lever hold the Case securely with both hands and operate the lever quietly to preve...

Page 39: ...t of the waterproof function 3 In order to avoid deformation of the O ring when the Case is not used for a long time remove the O ring from the Case apply a thin coat of the special grease and store t...

Page 40: ...23 cannot be used 2 O rings for attaching the PPO 04 standard port to the PT 023 case POL 104 1 050 with tax Silicon rubber packing for sealing the connection between the PPO 04 and PT 023 3 Silicone...

Page 41: ...ree of charge 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 CORPORATI...

Page 42: ...Grip shutter release lever zoom lever mode dial knob jog dial Red polycarbonate Lens window FL reinforced glass Lens ring Aluminum Buttons Nickel plated brass O rings lens cap Silicone rubber LCD hood...

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