PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページ1 Instruction Manual Underwater Case PT-029 For the digital camera Stylus 600/µ DIGITAL 600 ■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-029. ■ 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-1 Introduction ● Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. ● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. 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 IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible for damage, lost profits, etc.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-2 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-3 5. Jumping into the water with the Case in your pocket or in your hand, throwing the Case from a boat or ship into the water, and other rough handling may cause water leakage. Please handle with sufficient care, when handing it over from hand to hand 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-4 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).
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-5 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 use the Case after performing the advance test and the final check. 10.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-6 ● 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-7 Contents Introduction ................................................................................E-1 Please read the following items before use ..............................E-1 For safe use ..............................................................................E-1 Batteries ....................................................................................E-3 Setting the underwater shooting scene mode............................
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-8 Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood ..............................E-20 Installation ............................................................................E-20 Removal................................................................................E-20 Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap....................................E-21 Perform the final checks. ........................................................E-21 Visual Inspection ................................
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-9 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 Lenscap Hand strap O-ring remover (Check that the O-ring is normal.
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PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-11 Install the strap. Install the strap on the Case body. Installation explanation Hand strap Finished installation Hand strap ring CAUTION : Please install the strap correctly as shown above. OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-12 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. Using the Shooting mode/SCENE button Press the Shooting mode/ SCENE button to switch the digital camera between the Shooting mode (P-AUTO) and SCENE mode. Each press of the button toggles between the Shooting mode (P-AUTO) and SCENE mode.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-13 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-14 3. Install the digital camera. Check the digital camera. Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. Battery Confirmation As 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. Do not use alkaline batteries, as it is quite possible that they will become unusable during a dive.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-15 Prepare the camera. Which digital cameras can be used? This Case (PT-029) can only be used with the Stylus 600/µ DIGITAL 600 camera. Turn on the camera. Press the digital camera’s POWER ON/OFF button to turn it ON. The camera goes into the standby mode when it hasn’t been operated for about 3 minutes. Pressing any button (such as the zoom button) cancels the standby mode.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-16 Put the digital camera into the case. Make sure the digital camera is turned off, then insert it gently into the case. CAUTION : • If the digital camera is not inserted properly, it may not be possible to seal the case so that it is airtight. Alternatively, some controls may become inoperable. Note that imperfect sealing may result in water penetration.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-17 Insertion of silica gel Before sealing the Case, insert the accessory silica gel bag for prevention of fogging between the bottom of the camera and the Case. Pay attention to the orientation. CAUTION : • Insert the silica gel all the way at the specified location and with the specified orientation. When the orientation is not correct, the silica gel bag will be caught when the Case is sealed and water leakage will be caused.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-18 Check the loading status. Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case. Has the digital camera been inserted 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-19 Perform the final checks after loading. After sealing the case, perform the following final checks to confirm proper operation of the camera. Push the POWER ON/OFF button on the case to see if it can turn the camera ON and OFF. Push the Shooting mode/SCENE button on the rear of the case to see if it can switch the camera’s Shooting mode properly. Press the Case’s shutter level and see if the camera shutter can be released accordingly.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-20 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-21 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-22 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-23 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. Note that, when this Case is used, the shooting scene can be confirmed only on the LCD monitor. 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-24 5. Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type The camera incorporates the following shooting scene modes. Select the one best suited to the underwater scene you are shooting. Underwater shooting modes (Examples) Underwater Wide-Angle 1 Suitable for shooting a scene that extends across a wide range such as a school of fish swimming through the water. Background blues are vividly reproduced.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-25 Selecting the shooting scene mode Press the Shooting mode/SCENE button ( ) on the case to set the camera to the SCENE mode. When the mode selection display appears, press the cross-cursor Up or Down button ( ) to select Underwater Wide-Angle 1, Underwater WideAngle 2 or Underwater Macro. Press the OK/MENU button ( ) to enter the selection.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-26 6. 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-27 Take out the digital camera. Open the Case carefully and take the digital camera out. CAUTION : • Always place the opened Case with the O-ring side facing up. If the Case is placed with the O-ring side facing down, dirt or other foreign matter may get on the O-ring or the O-ring contact surface and may allow water penetration during the next dive. • For details on storage of pictures and other details, refer to the digital camera’s operation manual.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-28 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-29 7. Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O-ring. Open the Case and remove the O-ring from the Case. Removal of the O-ring Insert the O-ring remover between the O-ring and the O-ring groove. Pass the tip of the inserted O-ring remover below the O-ring. (Be careful not to scratch the O-ring groove with the tip of the O-ring remover.) Hold the O-ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and remove it from the Case.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-30 Remove any foreign matter attached to the O-ring groove using a lintfree clean cloth or cotton swab. Also remove any sand or dirt attached to the O-ring contact surface on the front lid of the case. 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 O-ring groove, the Case and the O-ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-31 Install the O-ring. Confirm that no foreign matter is attached, apply a thin coat of the accessory grease to the O-ring, and fit the O-ring into the groove. At this time, confirm that the O-ring does not stick out from the groove. How to Apply Grease to the O-ring 1 Apply the exclusive lubricant to each O-ring. Make sure that your fingers and the Oring are free of dirt, and squeeze about 5 mm of lubricant onto a finger. (5 mm is the most appropriate amount.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-32 Replace consumable products. The O-ring is a consumable product. Independent of the number of times the Case is used, it is recommended that the O-ring should be replaced by a new one at least once a year. Deterioration of the O-ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the storage conditions. Replace the O-ring even before a year has passed if it shows signs of damage, cracking or loss of elasticity.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-33 8. Appendix Q & A on the use of the PT-029 Q1 : Which digital cameras can be used? A1 : The The PT-029 is only for the models Stylus 600/µ DIGITAL 600. 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-34 (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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-35 of the Case and deterioration of the O-ring. 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 O-ring from the groove, the O-ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused. Always use the provided O-ring remover.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-36 (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. (1) Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar organic solvents or chemical detergents to clean the O-ring.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-37 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. 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.
PT029_E.qxd 2005.8.4 11:50 AM ページE-38 Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera Stylus 600/µ DIGITAL 600 Pressure resistance Depth of up to 40 m Main materials Body: Transparent polycarbonate Buckles: Stainless steel Grip/Shutter lever: Red polycarbonate Lens window: FL glass Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass Dimensions Width 130.7 mm x height 96.0 mm x thickness 89.
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