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PT037_EN.book Page 2 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-037. 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 inside the Case due to water leakage, and repair may not be possible. Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual. The PT-037 Underwater Case is designed for SP-550UZ and SP-560UZ.
PT037_EN.book Page 3 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM For safe use This instruction manual uses various pictographs for correct use of the product and to prevent danger to the user and other persons as well as property damage. These pictographs and their meanings are shown below. WARNING This indicates contents for which the possibility of human death or severe injury in case of handling under disregard of this indication can be assumed.
PT037_EN.book Page 4 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM CAUTION En 1 Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water leakage or trouble. In case of disassembly or modification by persons other than those appointed by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. the guarantee shall not apply. 2 Do not place this product at locations with abnormally high or abnormally low temperatures or at locations with extreme temperature changes. The product may deteriorate.
PT037_EN.book Page 5 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Setting the underwater shooting scene mode zThe SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ camera incorporate several shooting scene modes for underwater shooting, including wide-angle and macro modes. Simply select the mode that’s most appropriate for the scene you are shooting. For details, see “5. Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type” (P.28) of this manual. zFor details on mode setting, refer to the digital camera’s operation manual.
PT037_EN.book Page 6 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM En 5 Apply the specified silicone O-ring grease to the O-ring. 6 The waterproof function is not effective when the O-ring is not installed correctly. When installing the O-ring, take care that it does not project from the groove and that it is not twisted. Also, when sealing the Case, close the lid after confirming that the O-ring has not come out of the groove. 7 This product is an airtight construction made of plastic (polycarbonate).
PT037_EN.book Page 7 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM impacts or heavy objects are placed onto it, the digital camera may become damaged. Please handle it with sufficient care. zWhen the product is not used for a long time, the waterproof performance may drop because of deterioration of the O-ring etc. Before use, always perform the advance test and the final check. zDo not exert excessive force on the tripod seat or accessory mount.
PT037_EN.book Page 8 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Contents Introduction ........................................................................... 2 Please read the following items before use .......................... 2 For safe use .......................................................................... 3 Batteries ................................................................................ 4 Setting the underwater shooting scene mode.......................
PT037_EN.book Page 9 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Set the mode dial knob. .......................................................22 Make sure the camera is loaded properly............................22 Seal the Case. .....................................................................23 Attach the special balance weight (optionally available)......23 Check the operation of the loaded camera. .........................24 Confirm the shooting scene and shooting mode..................
PT037_EN.book Page 10 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 1. Preparations Check the contents of the package. En Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories are missing or damaged. LCD hood (on the body) LCD hood strap Case body (The O-rings are fitted in the Case when it is shipped from the factory.
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PT037_EN.book Page 13 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Attach the diffuser. Attach the diffuser on the Case. En CAUTION: • Attach the diffuser correctly as shown in the future. If the camera or diffuser drops due to incorrect mounting, Olympus cannot assume any liability for damages, etc. • Before mounting an optional accessory on the accessory mount, detach the diffuser temporary by reversing the attaching procedure. • Use of a diffuser is recommended when shooting underwater.
PT037_EN.book Page 14 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Install the strap. Install the strap on the Case body. Installation illustration Installation completed En Hand strap 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.
PT037_EN.book Page 15 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM How to Press the Shutter Lever When pressing the shutter lever, press it gently to prevent camera shake. En Note: For details on operation of the shutter lever, please consult the digital camera’s instruction manual. How to Switch the Shooting Mode To switch the shooting mode of the digital camera, turn the mode dial knob on this Case. The current shooting mode can be confirmed on the top panel of the Case or on the LCD monitor screen.
PT037_EN.book Page 16 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 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. En 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.
PT037_EN.book Page 17 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM How to Use the h Button Press the h button to switch the camera shake correction function ON or OFF. En CAUTION: • The camera shake correction function is set to OFF in the initial setup of the underwater scene mode of the camera when it has left the factory. Please set this function ON as required. • The camera shake may be unable to be corrected if its amplitude is too large.
PT037_EN.book Page 18 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 2. Advance Check of the Case Advance test before use En 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.
PT037_EN.book Page 19 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 3. Install the digital camera. Check the digital camera. Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. En 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 battery exhaustion, it is recommended to replace the batteries with new or fully charged batteries before each dive.
PT037_EN.book Page 20 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Check the camera’s operation. Check if the camera functions normally as described in its instruction manual. After checking, press the camera’s POWER button to turn it OFF. En Seal the Case. To open the Case, unlock the buckles in order of 1 and 2. If the buckles are unlocked in the reverse order, excessive force may damage the equipment. To unlock each buckle, use the hook of the provided O-ring remover as shown below.
PT037_EN.book Page 21 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Load the digital camera. 1 Confirm that the digital camera is OFF. 2 Pull up the mode dial knob on the rear-lid of the Case. 3 Insert the digital camera gently. Be sure to fit the projection on the zoom lever of the digital camera into the zoom lever notch inside the Case. En CAUTION: Make sure that the projection on the zoom lever of the digital camera is fitted accurately into the zoom lever notch inside the Case.
PT037_EN.book Page 22 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Set the mode dial knob. En After closing the rear lid of the Case, push the Case’s mode dial knob on its rear lid from the rear direction to set the knob in position. Mode dial knob CAUTION: • After setting the mode dial knob of the Case and before sealing it, turn the mode dial to confirm that it can switch the mode dial of the digital camera.
PT037_EN.book Page 23 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Seal the Case. Lock the two buckles in the following order as shown in the figure. 1 First close the buckle on the side of the Case. 2 Then close the buckle on the upper part of the Case. If the buckles are closed in the reverse order, excessive force may damage the equipment. Close the rear lid (gently so that the O-ring does not come out of the groove).
PT037_EN.book Page 24 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Check the operation of the loaded camera. En After sealing the Case, check that the camera functions normally. 1 Push the POWER button on the Case and confirm that the camera turns on/off. 2 Turn the mode dial knob on the rear of the Case and confirm that the camera mode is switched properly. • Check that the selected mode is displayed correctly on the LCD monitor. 3 Press the shutter lever on the Case and confirm that the camera shutter releases.
PT037_EN.book Page 25 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Mount/remove the LCD hood Mounting: Fit the projected sections of the LCD hood into the guides above and below the LCD monitor window. Removing: Separate the projected sections of the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor window by expanding the LCD hood outwards. En Guides Mounting Removing Mounting and removing the lens cap. Fit the lens cap onto the lens ring as shown in the figure.
PT037_EN.book Page 26 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Final Test (Water Leakage 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. En Simple water immersion test Explanatory image Hints 1 Place the Case slowly into the water.
PT037_EN.book Page 27 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 4. Taking Pictures Under Water How to use the hand strap En Pass your hand through the hand strap provided and adjust the length with the stop button. Using the flash Press the # button to raise the flash. Taking pictures. Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor. This Case uses the LCD monitor to confirm the picture. Press the shutter lever gently. Hold the Case securely with both hands and press the shutter lever gently to prevent camera shake.
PT037_EN.book Page 28 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 5. Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type En The camera incorporates the following shooting scene modes. Select the one best suited to the underwater scene you are shooting. Underwater shooting modes kUnderwater 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.
PT037_EN.book Page 29 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM How to select the shooting scene Set the mode dial (1) on the Case to “SCN”, and press the up/down arrow pad (2) to select Underwater Wide-Angle 1, Underwater Wideangle 2 or Underwater Macro. Then press the OK button (3) to enter the selection. To switch to a different underwater shooting mode, press the MENU button on the Case, press the down arrow pad, select “SCN” on the LCD monitor, and press the OK button.
PT037_EN.book Page 30 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 6. Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop. En After completing the shooting and returning to land, wipe off any water drop sticking to the Case. Use air or a lint-free soft cloth to thoroughly wipe any water drop, etc., from the gap between the front and rear lids, the shutter lever, the palm grip and the buckles. CAUTION: • When waterdrops remain between the front and the rear lid, they may spill to the inside when the Case is opened.
PT037_EN.book Page 31 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Take out the digital camera. Open the Case carefully and take the digital camera out. En 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 cause water leakage during the next dive. • For details on storage of pictures and other details, refer to the digital camera’s operation manual.
PT037_EN.book Page 32 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Wash the Case with pure water. En After use, seal the Case again after taking out the camera and wash it sufficiently in pure water as soon as possible. After using in sea water, it is important to immerse it for a fixed time in pure water to remove any salt. CAUTION: • Water leakage may occur when a high water pressure is partially applied. Before washing the Case with water, take out the digital camera from it.
PT037_EN.book Page 33 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 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. En Remove the O-ring. Open the Case and remove the O-ring from the Case. Removal of the O-ring 1 Insert the O-ring remover between the O-ring and the O-ring groove. 2 Slip the tip of the inserted O-ring remover below the O-ring.
PT037_EN.book Page 34 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Remove any sand, dirt, etc. En After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O-ring, checks for sand and other foreign matter adhered, damage and cracks can be done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O-ring lightly with your fingertips. Remove any foreign matter adhered to the O-ring groove using a lint-free clean cloth or cotton swab.
PT037_EN.book Page 35 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Install the O-ring. Confirm that no foreign matter is adhered, apply a thin coat of the grease provided to the O-ring, and fit the O-ring into the groove. At this point, confirm that the O-ring does not stick out from the groove. En How to Apply Grease to the O-ring 1 Apply the exclusive lubricant to each Oring. Make sure that your fingers and the O-ring are free of dirt, and squeeze about 5 mm of lubricant onto a finger.
PT037_EN.book Page 36 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Replace consumable parts. En • The O-ring is a consumable part. Regardless of the number of times the Case is used, it is recommended that the O-ring be replaced with 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, crack or loss of elasticity.
PT037_EN.book Page 37 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 8. Appendix Q & A on the use of the PT-037 Q1: What digital camera models can be used with this product? A1: This product (PT-037) is designed exclusively for use with the SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ digital camera. 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.
PT037_EN.book Page 38 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 2 When the Case is used, left or stored at the following locations, defective operation or trouble may occur. This should be avoided.
PT037_EN.book Page 39 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Q5: How should the Case be handled after use? A5: After use, take out the camera as soon as possible and wash the Case with pure water. In case of use in the ocean, it is effective to immerse the Case for a certain time in pure water to remove any salt. Operate the buttons and levers under water to turn the shafts and wash off any salt. After washing, use a dry cloth without any salt on it to wipe off any moisture and dry the Case in the shade.
PT037_EN.book Page 40 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM Q8: What are the causes for entry of water? A8: The main causes for the entry of water are shown below. Please check with special care. 1 The O-ring has not been installed. 2 The O-ring is partly or completely outside the groove.
PT037_EN.book Page 41 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 5 Deterioration of the O-ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the storage conditions. Replace the O-ring immediately with a new one if it shows signs of damage, crack or loss of elasticity. Q10: What are the important points for Case maintenance? A10: Pay special attention to the following items. 1 Never use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion protection, defogging, repair or other purposes.
PT037_EN.book Page 42 Monday, August 6, 2007 10:48 AM 3 Silica gel (SILCA-5S): This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging of the glass parts of the Case. The quantity is five bags. 4 LCD hood (PFUD-05): Attaches to the LCD monitor window of the Case to improve the view of the camera’s LCD monitor. 5 Balance weight for the PT-037 body (PWT-037): Approaches the buoyancy of the Case to the neutral buoyancy in seawater. The material is free of lead in consideration of the environment.
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