User manual OLYMPUS PT-052

[. . . ] Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual. Introduction Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorized 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 unsuitable use of this product. OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not be responsible for damage, lost profits, etc. [. . . ] Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting. Perform the final checks. Visual Inspection After sealing the Case, check the sealing part of front and rear lid visually to confirm that the O-ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught. CAUTION : · Hairs, fibers, and other narrow items are not very apparent, but they may cause entry of water, so that special attention is required. Try to move the mode dial. After sealing, turn the mode dial knob and confirm that the mode dial of the camera is switched. CAUTION : · After loading the camera into the Case, confirm that the mode dial moves. If it does not move, there is the possibility that oil or fat has been attached to the mode dial. Please wipe it clean. E-20 Final Test The final test after loading the camera is explained below. This is the only way to eliminate worry about possible entry of water!It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. The required time is about five minutes. 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. Do not perform any operation yet, but just observe. · Before opening the Case, make sure that your hands or gloves are free of sand, fibers, etc. · Do not open or close the Case at locations where water or sand is to be sprayed. When this cannot be avoided because you have to exchange the battery or the image storage, place a sheet downwind from some object and take care that no water or sand is sprayed. · Take care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with hands 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. E-23 Take out the digital camera. Open the case carefully, pull up the mode dial from the upper surface of the case to disengage it from the mode lever of the camera, and then remove the digital camera from the case. CAUTION : · Always place the opened Case with the O-ring side facing up. When the Case is placed with the O-ring side facing down, dirt or other foreign matter may be attached to the O-ring or the O-ring contact surface and may cause water leakage during the next dive. · Please read the operation manual for the digital camera for the storage of pictures etc. · Take special care so that no water drops get onto the camera. E-24 Wash the Case with pure water. After use, seal the Case again after taking out the camera and wash it sufficiently in pure water as soon as possible. After use in sea water, it is effective to immerse it for a fixed time in pure water to remove any salt. CAUTION : · Water leakage may be caused when a high water pressure is applied locally. Before washing the Case with water, take out the digital camera from it. · Operate the shutter lever and various buttons of this product in pure water to remove salt adhering to the shaft. [. . . ] Q12: What are the model numbers and the prices of the PT-052 accessories?A12: The following accessories are being sold. (1) O-ring for the PT-052 body (POL-024/¥1, 050 with tax): This is a silicone rubber O-ring packing to be installed in the PT-052 body to make it waterproof. O-rings for other Case models cannot be used. [. . . ]