User manual OLYMPUS PT-024

[. . . ] Instruction Manual Underwater Case PT-024 For the digital camera CAMEDIA X-3 Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-024. 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. [. . . ] Remove the Case from the water and check that no water has accumulated at the bottom of the Case. Try operation of the buttons used frequently. If there is still no entry of water, everything is OK!As the inside can be seen, the inspection for entry of water also can be made securely!Have a nice dive! 1 Place the Case slowly into the water. At first, immerse the Case for only three seconds. Check that no water has entered into the Case. Next, check by immersing for three minutes. Now everything is all right. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Note : The balance weight does not have to be mounted when the PT-024 is used. E-21 4. Taking Pictures Under Water How to Use the Hand Strap Pass your hand through the accessory hand strap and adjust the length with the stop button. Take pictures carefully. Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor. This Case uses the LCD monitor to confirm the picture. The viewfinder cannot be used. Quietly press the shutter lever. When pressing the shutter lever, hold the Case securely with both hands and operate the lever quietly to prevent camera shake. Cautions when using the flash When taking macro pictures on the wide-angle side, the flash light may be missing in some parts or the light volume may not be uniform. Flash reaching range (Land shooting) W : Approx. 0. 3 m to 2. 0 m During underwater shooting, shooting conditions (water clarity, suspended matter, etc. ) can have a significant effect on the range of the flash. Always check your pictures on the LCD monitor after shooting. (Pressing the Play back button engages the playback mode. Pressing the button once more restores the shooting mode. ) E-22 5. Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop. After completing the shooting and returning to land, wipe off any waterdrop sticking to the Case. Use air or a soft cloth not leaving any fibers to thoroughly wipe any waterdrop etc. from the joint between the front and rear lid, the shutter lever, the palm grips, and the buckles. CAUTION : · Especially when waterdrops remain 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 from your hair or body onto the Case and the camera. [. . . ] (2) Silicone O-ring grease (PSOLG-1/¥840 with tax): This is a special grease for silicone O-ring maintenance. (3) Silica gel (SILCA-5/¥525 with tax): This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging of the glass parts of the Case. (4) LCD hood (PFUD-04/¥1, 050 with tax): This hood is installed on the LCD monitor window of the Case to make it easier to see the LCD monitor of the camera. You can order in large computer shops and camera mass sale stores. [. . . ]