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9/6/2006 

 

 

 

Camera Housing – Model E-500 (Olympus) 

 

 

User Manual

 

 

Contents:  1. Introduction 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Specifications 

3. Function Controls 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Set up Instructions 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Use & Care of Housing 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Service 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Warranty 

 

 
 

 
 

Содержание E-500

Страница 1: ...9 6 2006 1 Camera Housing Model E 500 Olympus User Manual Contents 1 Introduction 2 Specifications 3 Function Controls 4 Set up Instructions 5 Use Care of Housing 6 Service 7 Warranty ...

Страница 2: ...fitted to tailor the housing to your camera model 2 Specifications E 500 Test Pressure 10 Bar 300 ft Housings are individually tested Closure Design Air Lock Body Material Polycarbonate Overall Size 210 x 270 x 200 mm LxWxH Total Weight Approximately 2 46 Kg Housing only Buoyancy with camera Approximately neutral in salt water Features Visible main O ring for final pre dive check Double O ring des...

Страница 3: ...watertight seal 4 2 Pressure release plug To open the housing the pressure release plug must be first unscrewed and then pulled out all the way Fig 1 This provides a passage for the air to pass though and eliminate the pressure different between the inside of the housing and the ambient The plug consists of an internal double O ring seal on the stainless steel slide shaft These internal O rings fo...

Страница 4: ...ually inspected and hydrostatically tested in the factory The design of the main piston O ring seal is among the most reliable in the industry and the watertight integrity is excellent This special O ring design provides a perfect seal even if there is any movement between the body and lid due to change of ambient pressure However please note that responsibility for ensuring the integrity of the w...

Страница 5: ...ve provided the O ring did not become contaminated As a rule of thumb set up the camera and housing before a day s diving If the housing is required to be opened between dives for changing memory card or re charging batteries make sure the outside of the housing is thoroughly toweled dry before opening up After removing the lid and servicing the camera replace the lid straight away rather than lea...

Страница 6: ...cap and wrist strap The pressure release plug should be pulled out before inserting the camera Attach the plastic slide tray to the camera s tripod mounting fixture with a coin screwdriver or the end of the universal tool supplied Fig 5 Take care not to excessively tighten the screw Attach the zoom gear guide on the lens zoom bezel with the mounting Velcro Fig 6 pointing the guide right into the s...

Страница 7: ...ir cannot escape Squeeze the lid closed all the way with the hissing of expelled air Screw home the pressure release plug There is no need to excessively tighten this plug The seal is made by internal O rings The O ring on the underside of the plug is just to keep out dirt After replacing the lid make a final visual inspection of the main O ring for contamination Fig 11 ...

Страница 8: ...e the O ring is in contact with the lid Follow this line all the way round the edge of the seal as a final check that the seal is good The housing is now ready for the dive Important Before diving make sure the pressure release plug is pushed back inside and then screwed home do not over tighten this plug finger tight only ...

Страница 9: ...sist of internal double O ring seals on a stainless steel shaft This arrangement is very reliable however as a precaution when operating the controls avoid excessively rapid movements as this may distort the O ring Also please allow for the fact that the camera takes a few seconds to power on If the camera dose not appear to respond to a control action make sure that no other controls are pressing...

Страница 10: ...ommended to remove the handle and shutter extension and wrap the camera in foam or bubble wrap 5 5 Accidents The impact resistance of the housing is excellent However after an accident the alignment of the housing may have been damaged Therefore in the event of your housing suffering an impact force e g being dropped it is essential you do not use the housing for diving Please return the housing i...

Страница 11: ...lidate warranty Please fill in the information below and return a copy to 10 Bar Underwater Housing at the address below to validate the warranty Copy to be retained by user Housing Type Date of Purchase Serial Number Labelled inside housing Dealer Owner s Name e mail Owner s Address Tel Fax Office Showroom Unit C 2 F Wing Hin Factory Building 31 33 Ng Fong St San Po Kong Hong Kong Tel 852 2573 32...

Страница 12: ...f warranty 10 BAR will repair or replace the housing Please note that disassembly of the housing will invalidate warranty Please fill in the information below and return to us at the address below to validate the warranty Housing Type Date of Purchase Serial Number Labelled inside housing Deale Owner s Name e mail Owner s Address Tel Fax Please return the Warranty to the following address Office S...

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