PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:35 PM ページ1 Instruction Manual Underwater Case PT-033 For the digital camera Stylus 720 SW, µ 720 SW ■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-033. ■ 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:35 PM 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:35 PM 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. Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent vision impairment etc.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:35 PM 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:35 PM 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).
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:35 PM 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:35 PM 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:35 PM 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............................
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:35 PM ページE-8 Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood ..............................E-21 Installation ............................................................................E-21 Removal................................................................................E-21 Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap....................................E-22 Perform the final checks. ........................................................E-22 Visual Inspection ..................................
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:35 PM 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) Silicone grease Silica gel Case body LCD hood strap Lenscap Hand strap O-ring remover (Check that the O-ring is normal.
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PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM 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. How to Switch Between the You can switch between the , and SCN modes by pressing the / /SCN button on the Case. Each time you press the / /SCN button on the Case, the mode changes, cycling through the mode, mode and SCN mode.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM 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 The flash is used very frequently during underwater shooting. Make sure that you have enough remaining battery power. Note: • In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to an exhausted battery, you should always replace a battery with a fully charged battery before each dive.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-15 Prepare the camera. Applicable Digital Cameras This product (PT-033) is designed exclusively for use with the Stylus 720 SW and µ 720 SW digital cameras. Turn the digital camera ON. The digital camera can be switched ON by pressing the camera’s POWER button once. Pressing the button again turns the camera OFF. If the digital camera is not operated for about 3 minutes with the power ON, it automatically enters the standby status.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-16 Load the digital camera. Confirm that the digital camera is OFF and insert the digital camera 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-18 Make sure the camera is loaded properly. Check the following points before sealing the Case. Is the digital camera loaded properly? Is silica gel inserted deep in the specified location? Is the O-ring attached properly to the opening on the Case? Is there any dirt or foreign matter on the O-ring or the O-ring contact surface on the front lid? Seal the Case. Gently close the rear lid (so that the O-ring does not slip out of the groove).
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-19 Check the operation of the loaded camera. After sealing the Case, make sure the camera is functioning properly. 1. Press the POWER button on the Case and confirm that the camera turns ON/OFF. 2. Press the / /SCN button on the Case and confirm that the camera modes switch properly. 3. Press the shutter lever on the Case and confirm that the camera shutter releases. Check the other control buttons on the Case to confirm that the camera functions properly as intended.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-20 Confirm the shooting scene and shooting mode When using the Case, current shooting scene and shooting mode information should be confirmed by checking the shooting scene/shooting mode indicators displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-21 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-22 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-23 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-24 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. 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-25 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-26 How to select the shooting scene Press the / /SCN button on the Case to set the camera mode to the SCN (Scene) mode. When the selection display appears, press the Up/Down cross-cursor buttons to select Underwater Wideangle 1, Underwater Wide-angle 2 or Underwater Macro. Press the OK button to enter the selection. To switch underwater shooting modes, press the MENU button on the Case, then press the Down cross-cursor button.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-27 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-28 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-29 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-30 7. Maintaining the Waterproof Function Whenever you open the rear lid of the Case, always be sure to perform the O-ring maintenance operation as described below. 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-31 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 : • Maintenance of the waterproof functions is required even before using this product underwater for the first time.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-32 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-33 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-34 8. Appendix Q & A on the use of the PT-033 Q1 : What digital camera models can be used with this product? A1 : This product (PT-033) is designed exclusively for use with the Stylus 720 SW and µ 720 SW digital cameras. 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) Make sure that the digital camera has enough battery power left.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-35 (c) Places with volatile substances (d) Places with vibrations (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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-36 Case under direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight may cause deformation, discoloration or breakage 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-37 (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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-38 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. 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.
PT033_E.qxd 06.2.23 8:36 PM ページE-39 Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera Stylus 720 SW, µ 720 SW 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 131.5 mm x height 106.5 mm x thickness 72.0 mm (projections not included) Weight 338.
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