Instruction Manual For the digital camera CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom/ C-750 Ultra Zoom Waterproof Case PT-018 ■Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-018. ■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.
Introduction ●Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. ●Our company 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. ●Our company shall not be responsible for damage, lost profits, etc.
WARNING １．Keep this product out of the reach of babies, infants, and children. There is the possibility of occurrence of the following types of accidents. ・Injury by dropping onto the body from a height. ・Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and close. ・Swallowing of small parts. Please consult a physician immediately if any parts have been swallowed. ・Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent vision impairment etc.
６．If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water leakage etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the operation. ７．Please remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air pressure may make it impossible to open the Case. ８．For safe use of the digital camera in this product, please read the "Instruction Manual" for the digital camera carefully. ９．When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter gets caught at the O-ring and the contact surfaces.
For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents When water leakage occurs while this product is being used, repair of the camera housed in this product may become impossible. Please observe the following cautions for use. １．When sealing this product, make sure that no hairs, fibers, sand particles or other foreign matter stick not only to the O-ring, but also to the contact surface (flat part of the front cover). Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause water leakage. Please check with special care.
８．When the O-ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the outside of the Case, or when the Case is twisted, the waterproof function may be lost. Take care not to exert excessive force. ９．Please be sure to perform the advance test and the final test each time before using the case.
●Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion prevention, prevention of fogging, repair or other purposes. When these are used for the Case directly or indirectly (with the chemicals in vaporized state), they may cause cracking under high pressure or other problems. Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline, thinner Volatile organic solvents, or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical detergents etc.
Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………E-1 Please read the following items before use ……………………E-1 For safe use …………………………………………………………E-1 Batteries ……………………………………………………………E-3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents ……………………E-4 Handling the Product ………………………………………………E-5 Contents …………………………………………………………E-7-8 1.
Check the loading status …………………………………………E-18 Seal the Case ……………………………………………………E-18 Install the special balance weight ………………………………E-18 Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood ……………………E-19 Installation ………………………………………………………E-19 Removal …………………………………………………………E-19 Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap…………………………E-20 Perform the final checks …………………………………………E-20 Visual Inspection ………………………………………………E-20 Final Test …………………………………………………………E-21 4.
１. Preparations Check the contents of the package. Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged. LCD hood (on the body) LCD hood strap Silicone grease Silica gel Case body Hand strap Lenscap (Check that the O-ring is normal.
Names of the parts ⑥ ④ ⑦ \ Y ] ① ③ ⑧ ^ ② ③ d ① ⑪ ⑫ ⑨ Z c f e V J ① Palm Grip ② Buckle lock lever ③ Buckle hook ④ Diffuser and diffuser cover ⑤ O-ring ※⑥ Shutter lever ※⑦ Zoom lever ⑧ Hand strap ring ⑨ Hand strap ⑩ Tripod seat ⑪ Lens ring ⑫ Lens window _ U W S R QPT E ` ※⑬ LCD monitor button ※⑭ OK/Menu button ※⑮ Arrow Pad ※⑯ AEL/Custom button ※⑰ Flash mode button ※⑱ Macro/Spot button ※⑲ Selftimer button ※⑳ Flash lever ※U Flash close lever ※V Mode dial knob ※W Power switch X Rear lid
Install the strap. Install the strap on the Case body. Installation explanation Finished installation Hand strap Hand strap ring CAUTION ：Please install the strap correctly as shown above. Our company shall bear no responsibility for damage etc. caused by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap. Master the basic operation. Please master the basic operation of the Case before taking pictures.
How to Press the Shutter When pressing the shutter lever, press it gently, so that there will be no movement of the camera. Note：・For detailed operation of the shutter, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera. How to Use the Mode Dial This Case is equipped with a mode dial knob which permits operation of the mode dial of the loaded digital camera from the outside. After loading the digital camera into the Case, seal the Case and confirm that the mode dial can be operated.
Setting the Zoom Lever When loading the digital camera in the Case, fit the projecting part of the zoom lever of the digital camera into the recessed part of the zoom lever on the inside of the Case. CAUTION : • When loading the camera, confirm that the projecting part of the zoom lever of the camera is properly set to the recessed part of the zoom lever of the Case.
2. Advance Check of the Case Advance test before use This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the parts during the manufacturing process and thorough function inspections during the assembly. In addition, a water pressure test is performed with a water pressure tester for all products to confirm that the performance conforms to the specifications. However, depending on the carrying and storage conditions, the maintenance status, etc., the waterproof function may be damaged.
3. Install the digital camera. Check the digital camera. Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. Battery Confirmation Since the LCD monitor is used for picture confirmation while taking pictures under water, the battery life becomes short. Confirm that the remaining battery capacity is sufficient. If possible, do not use alkaline batteries, as it is quite possible that they will become unusable during a dive.
Check the operation of the camera. Confirm the operation according to the instruction manual for the digital camera. Open the Case. Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening lever as shown in the figure (in direction ①) Pull the buckle opener slowly (in direction ②). When not using the buckle opener, hold the buckle opening lever with your thumb and index finger from the side and pull it up slowly. ① ② Pull the mode dial of the Case.
Set the mode dial. After the digital camera has been loaded, push down the mode dial of the Case from the upper surface of the Case. Set it so that the lower part of the mode dial on the inside of the Case fits properly onto the upper part of the mode dial of the digital camera itself. Advice • After setting the mode dial of the Case, set the power of the digital camera to 'OFF', and before sealing the Case, operate the mode dial and confirm that the mode of the digital camera is switched.
Check the loading status. Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case. • Has the digital camera been loaded so that the zoom lever operates properly? • Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified position? • Has the O-ring at the Case opening part been installed properly? • Are the O-ring and the O-ring contact surface on the front lid free of dirt and other foreign matter? Seal the Case.
Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood Installation Strongly push the mounting projections of the LCD hood as shown in the figure into the guides above and below the LCD monitor window. Removal Remove the mounting projections of the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor window by widening the LCD hood.
Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap onto the lens ring as shown in the figure. 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.
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! Always perform this test. 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. 1 Place the Case slowly into the water. 2 At first, immerse the Case for only three seconds.
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.
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 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 Oring or the O-ring contact surface and may cause water leakage during the next dive.
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, remove the digital camera from it.
6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O-ring. Open the Case and remove the O-ring from the Case. Removal of the O-ring ①Insert the O-ring removal pick between the O-ring and the wall of the Oring groove. ②Move the tip of the inserted pick under the O-ring. (Take care not to damage the O-ring groove with the tip of the pick.) ③Hold the O-ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and remove it from the Case. Remove any sand, dirt, etc.
Use a clean cloth (that doesn't shed fibers), a toothbrush, tissue paper or the like, to remove any foreign matter from the O-ring groove. Clean the O-ring contact surface on the front lid in the same way to remove any sand and dirt. CAUTION ：・When a mechanical pencil or a similar other sharp object is used to remove the O-ring or to clean the inside of the Oring groove, the Case and the O-ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused.
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring In order to apply a thin coat of silicone grease uniformly to the O-ring, squeeze about 5 mm from the tube of the accessory grease into a clean plastic bag and knead the bag well. Then put the O-ring into the bag and knead it well to apply the grease uniformly to the O-ring. When the plastic bag is clean, it can be used repeatedly. A size of about 10 cm x 20 cm is suitable for the plastic bag.
7. Appendix Q & A on the use of the PT-018 Ｑ１：Which digital cameras can be used? Ａ１：The PT-018 is only for the models C-740 Ultra Zoom/C-750 Ultra Zoom. Ｑ２：What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera into the Case? Ａ２：Pay special attention to the following items when loading the camera into the Case. （1）Check that the remaining capacity of the battery in the digital camera is sufficient.
（3）In case of the following handling with a camera loaded into the Case, trouble or breakage may be caused for the Case and/or the loaded camera. Always avoid such handling. （a）Hitting other objects （b）Dropping （c）Placing heavy objects on top of the Case （4）When the Case is not used for a long time, trouble from formation of mold etc. may be caused. Before use, confirm the operation of all operation parts and perform the advance test and the final test.
Wipe the inside of the Case with a soft cloth not causing any fibers. Remove the O-ring, wipe off any salt, sand, dust, etc., and also clean the O-ring groove and the O-ring contact surface in the same way and then dry them. When an object with a sharp tip is used to remove the Oring from the groove, the O-ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused. Always use the accessory pick for O-ring removal.
（6）Catching of the strap, the bag of silica gel, etc. at the time of sealing the Case. （7）Throwing the Case from a boat into the water, jumping with the Case into the water, or other sudden application of strong forces onto the Case. When entering the water, hand the Case over quietly or avoid impacts in other ways. Ｑ９：What are the important points for O-ring maintenance? Ａ９：Please observe the following items.
・Do not use anticorrosion agents on the metal parts. The metal parts are made of aluminum, brass or stainless steel. Cleaning with pure water is sufficient. ・Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always use the original Olympus defogging silica gel. ・Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes. When repair is required, please contact a service station of our company or your dealer. Ｑ１１ ：Please tell me about repairs.
After-sale Service ●You will receive the guarantee card from your dealer. Please make sure that the dealer's name, the date of purchase, etc. have been entered. If they have not been entered, immediately ask your dealer to have them entered. Read the guarantee conditions carefully and keep the guarantee card at a safe location.
Specifications Available models Pressure resistance Main materials Olympus digital camera CAMEDIA C-740 Ultra Zoom/C-750 Ultra Zoom Depth of up to 40 m Body: Transparent polycarbonate Buckles: Stainless steel Grip/Shutter lever: Red polycarbonate Lens window: FL glass Lens ring: Aluminum Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass Dimensions Width 160 mm x height 120 mm x thickness 143 mm (projections not included) Weight 620 g (LCD hood not included) ※We reserve the right to change the ext
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