User manual OLYMPUS PFL-E01

[. . . ] Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual. Disclaimer Unauthorised copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorised reproduction is strictly prohibited. OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from incorrect use of this product. OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not be responsible in any way for damage, lost profits, etc. [. . . ] Also turn the mode dial knob and confirm that the flash's mode dial can be switched to TTL AUTO and MANUAL. CAUTION : · After inserting the flash into the case, confirm that the mode dial moves. If it does not move, oil or grease may have gotten on the mode dial. Wipe it clean. CAUTION : · Seal the Case by turning both buckle lock levers down in arrow direction. When one of the buckles is left open, the Case will not be sealed and water leakage will be caused. E-19 E-20 Final Test After the electronic flash has been inserted in the case, you should perform the final system check. This covers all tests that you must carry out to make sure that no water can enter the case. The tests are easy to do and only take about 5 minutes. The following procedure was originally developed to test for water penetration inside the camera case. The test procedure for the waterproof flash case is identical, so please follow these steps. Simple water immersion test Explanatory image Hints As the Case is transparent, waterdrops entering into it can be confirmed easily. In case of trouble with the O-ring, three seconds are enough for water to enter. Are there air bubbles coming out between the lids?Remove the Case from the water and check that no water has accumulated at the bottom of the Case. · Never touch the electronic flash and/or batteries when your hands are wet with sea water. in advance with pure water and keep it in a plastic bag so that you can wipe the salt from your hands and fingers before handling the camera. Otherwise, dirt or other foreign matter could attach itself to the O-rings and/or the contact surfaces, allowing water to penetrate the case during the next dive. · Before removing the flash, make sure the flash's shoe lock dial is loose. This could damage the flash or the case. Cleaning the case with pure water After using this case, remove the flash, then seal it again with the TTL cable still connected, and rinse it with pure water as soon as possible. After use in salt water, the case should be immersed for an extended period of time in a bowl of pure water to remove any salt water or salt residues. CAUTION : · Water may enter the case under localized high water pressure (such as from a hose. ) Before cleaning the case with water, the flash should be removed. · Operate the mode dial knob and buttons of the case when it is in clean tap water to remove any salt from their shafts. Do not disassemble the case for cleaning!· If the case is dried before all salt has been removed, this could affect its performance. Always make sure all salt has been removed!· If the case should be cleaned without the TTL cable connected to it, be sure to attach the cap to the connector in advance. E-23 E-24 Disconnecting the TTL cable After making sure that the case and TTL cable are free of water drops, loosen the lock dial screw and disconnect the TTL cable. 6. [. . . ] When repair is required, please contact a service station of our company or your dealer. A11: Please contact a service station of our company or your dealer, if repair should be necessary. Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify the Case yourself. Repair, disassembly or modification by you or third parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee. [. . . ]