Olympus PT-024 User's Manual
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1. Pay attention to the orientation ZA 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 e When it is tried to seal the Case with the bag inserted only part of the way the silica gel bag will be caught by the O ring and water leakage will be caused e Once silica gel has been used the moisture absorption performance will be impaired Always exchange the silica gel when the Case is opened and closed E 17 ee ee Check the loading status Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case e Has the digital camera been loaded so that the zoom lever operates properly e Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified position e Has the O ring at the Case opening part been installed properly e Are the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid free of dirt and other foreign matter Seal the Case When the rear lid is closed quietly so that the O ring will not come out of the groove the buckles are engaged with the edge of the rear lid and the buckle lock levers are pushed down in arrow direction the Case will be sealed airtight A CAUTION Seal the Case by turning both buckle lock levers down in arrow direction When one of the buckles is left open t2. 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 Repair disassembly or modification by you or third parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee Qi2 What are the model numbers and the prices of the PT 024 accessories A12 The following accessories are being sold 1 O ring for the PT 024 body POL 024 1 050 with tax This is a silicone rubber O ring packing to be installed in the PT 024 body to make it waterproof O rings for other Case models cannot be used 2 Silicone O ring grease PSOLG 1 840 with tax This is a special grease for silicone O ring maintenance 3 Silica gel SILCA 5 525 with tax This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging of the glass parts of the Case The quantity is five bags 4 LCD hood PFUD 04 1 050 with tax This hood is installed on the LCD monitor window of the Case to make it easier to see the LCD monitor of the camera You can order in large computer shops and camera mass sale stores Please contact your dealer or a service station of our company when replacement is required Replacement will be made against payment X With just the weight of the digital camera the PT 024 has nearly neutral buoyancy in the sea For use of the protector by itself installation of a balance weight is not required Q13 How can take good underwater photos A13 Olympus s
3. 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 lt Examples for foreign matter sticking to the O ring gt Hair Fibers Grains of sand The O ring is a consumption product Please replace it at least once a year by new one Also perform maintenance for every use Deterioration of the O ring will progress according to the use conditions and the storage conditions Immediately replace the O ring by a new one if it is damaged shows cracks or has lost its elasticity At the time of O ring maintenance clean the inside of the O ring groove and confirm the absence of dirt dust sand and other foreign matter Apply the specified silicone O ring grease to the O ring 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 This product is an airtight construction made of plastic polycarbonate When it is left for a long time in a car on a boat at the beach or at other places reaching a high temperature or when it is subje
4. 3 Damage deterioration or deformation of the O ring 4 Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter on the O ring 5 Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter on the O ring groove or the O ring contact surface 6 Catching of the strap the bag of silica gel etc at the time of sealing the Case E 32 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 AQ Please observe the following items 1 Never use alcohol thinner benzene or similar organic solvents or chemical detergents to clean the O ring When such chemicals are used it is to be feared that the O ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated 2 Use the original Olympus silicone O ring grease white cap The grease attached to Cases up to PT 008 red cap and the grease of other companies are not suitable for this silicone O ring and use of such grease may cause deterioration of the surface and impairment of the waterproof function 3 In order to avoid deformation of the O ring when the Case is not used for a long time remove the O ring from the Case apply a thin coat of the special grease and store the O ring in a clean plastic bag For reuse confirm that the O ring is free of damage and cracks that it h
5. OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall in no way be responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not pay any compensation for accidents injuries or material damage at the time of use Before use be sure to read the precautions printed on the package 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 This indicates contents for which the possibility of A WARNING human death or severe injury in case of handling under disregard of this indication can be assumed ACAUTION This indicates contents for which the possibility of human injury or the possibility of material damage in case of handling under disregard of this indication can be assumed E 1 A 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 Do not store with a battery in the digital camera housed in this product Storage with a
6. ZUIKO CLUB online school website has a page describing underwater shooting techniques You can access this page at the following link URL http www olympus zuiko com school index html E 34 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 Please contact your dealer or one of the service stations of OLYMPUS CORPORATION listed in this instruction manual for questions on after sale service for this product or in case of defects In case of a defect of this product occurring within one year after the date of purchase and with handling according to this instruction manual repair based on the conditions specified in the guarantee card is performed free of charge Payment is required for repairs after expiration of the guarantee period and for trouble caused by problematic handling by the customer even during the guarantee period OLYMPUS CORPORATION keeps repair parts for this product for approximately five years after the end of production of the product Accordingly in principle repairs are accepted during this period As repair may be possible even after this period please contact your dealer or a service station in your neighborhood Warranty repair
7. battery inserted may lead to leakage of the battery liquid and fire If leakage of water should occur with a camera installed in this product quickly remove the battery from the camera There is the possibility of ignition and explosion from generation of hydrogen gas This product is made of resin There is the possibility that injuries may be caused when it becomes broken because of strong impact with a rock or other hard objects Please handle with sufficient care The silica gel and the grease for silicone O rings for this product are not edible A CAUTION 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 CORPORATION the guarantee shall not apply 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 Opening and closing at locations with much sand dust or dirt may impair the waterproof characteristic and cause water leakage This should be avoided This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a water depth within 40 m Please note that diving to a depth in excess of 40 m may cause permanent deformation or damage to the Case and the camera inside the Case or may lead to water leakage E 2 5 Jumping into the water with the Case in your pocket o
8. digital camera the hand strap must be removed ZA CAUTION When a digital camera is loaded without removing the strap the strap may get caught between the Case lids and may cause water leakage e When removing the strap handle the digital camera with sufficient care OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not be responsible for damage caused by dropping the camera etc E 14 EEn Loading in the Case Which digital cameras can be loaded This product PT 024 is exclusively used for the CAMEDIA X 3 Open the lens barrier When the lens barrier of the digital camera is opened the power is switched on When the selected time has elapsed without any operation the camera enters into sleep mode standby condition In this case press an operation button for cancellation of sleep mode 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 Pull the buckle opener slowly in direction 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 Pull up the mode dial of the case Pull up the mode dial of the case until it stops so that it does not interfere with the mode dial of the digital camera E 15 ee ee 2 Load the digital camera Quietly lo
9. the front lid e When closing the Case check for catching of the hand strap and silica gel after the above causes have been eliminated Z CAUTION The most suitable method for checking water leakage is to immerse the Case to the intended water depth When this is difficult water leakage also can be checked at a shallow depth with no water pressure Do not feel that this is troublesome but perform this test lf the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station listed on the rear page of this instruction manual E 13 RC SOS 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 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 Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken Confirm that the image storage has a sufficient remaining number of pictures to be taken Remove the hand strap from the digital camera When a strap is attached to the
10. Instruction Manual Underwater Case PT 024 For the digital camera CAMEDIA X 3 E Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT 024 WE Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it E Wrong use may cause damage to the camera on the inside from water leakage and repair may not be possible E Before use perform an advance check as described in this manual OLYMPUS CORPORATION 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 caused by loss of image data because of defects disassembly repair or modification of this product by people other than third parties specified by OLYMPUS CORPORATION or for other reasons Please read the following items before use This Case is a precision device designed for use at a water depth within 40 m Please handle it with sufficient care Please use the Case correctly after sufficient understanding of the contents of this manual in regard to handling of the Case checks before use maintenance and storage after use
11. O ring is normal Pick for O ring removal Instruction manual this manual Warranty card Diver s insurance guide AUYNANR CRAORRS CAMEDIA X 3 BKIOFIZ PT 024 EBB Names of the parts Palm grip 2 Lens window 3 Grease for silicone O ring white cap 2 Buckle lock lever x 3 Playback button Silica gel Buckle hook x OK Menu button amp Accessory mount Diffuser and diffuser cover 5 Arrow pad 2 Pick for O ring removal O ring x Flash mode Erase button LCD inner hood Shutter lever x Macro Spot button LCD hood Zoom lever x 8 Mode dialknob amp LCD hood strap Hand strap ring Rear lid Shade hood Hand strap 0 Front lid 3 Buckle opener Tripod seat Loading guide rail 62 Lenscap Lens ring LCD monitor window 63 Lenscap strap Note The Case operation parts marked by x corresponds to the operation parts of the digital camera When the operation parts of the Case are operated the corresponding functions of the digital camera will operate For details of the functions refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera E 10 Boa Install the strap Install the strap on the Case body Installation explanation Finished installation Hand strap ring A CAUTION Please install the strap correctly as shown above OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall bear no responsibility for damage
12. ad the digital camera into the Case taking care that the projecting part of the zoom lever of the digital camera properly fits into the recessed part of the zoom lever of the Case 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 A 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 e When the setting is insufficient the loading of the camera becomes imperfect and it may not be possible to seal the Case or zooming may not function Insufficient sealing will cause water leakage 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 and set it so that the lower part of the mode dial of the case on the inside of the case fits properly onto the upper part of the mode dial of the digital camera Advice After properly fitting the case s mode dial knob turn the knob to make sure that the camera s mode dial switches before closing the case tightly E 16 EBB 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 Insert the bag with the glued longer side to the inside
13. and service for this product are valid only in Japan Repair is not possible overseas Incidental damages from defects of this product expenses required for diving shooting expenses loss of profit from photos etc shall be excluded from the guarantee In addition transport expenses etc related to repair shall be paid by the customer independent of whether they are incurred during or after the guarantee period E 35 Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera CAMEDIA X 3 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 136 mm x height 104 mm x thickness 110 mm projections not included Weight 400 g camera and accessories not included We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the specifications without notice Diver s Insurance Guide We recommend to subscribe to diver s insurance for water leakage For details refer to the enclosed Diver s Insurance Guide E 36
14. as sufficient elasticity that the surface is free of stickiness and other abnormalities and use it after applying a thin coat of the special grease Excessive application of grease does not improve the waterproof function or the permissible withstand pressure However it may facilitate attachment of sand dirt etc A thin uniform coat produces the best result 4 The O ring is a consumable product Replace it at least once a year 5 Deterioration of the O ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the storage conditions Replace the O ring immediately by a new one if it shows signs of damage cracking or loss of elasticity Qi0 What are the important points for Case maintenance A10 Please observe the following items 1 Never use the following chemicals for cleaning corrosion protection defogging repair or other purposes Never use alcohol thinner benzene or similar volatile organic solvents or chemical detergents to clean the Case Pure water or lukewarm water is sufficient for cleaning 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 E 33 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
15. ase observe the following items for shooting under water 1 Fix the protector with the accessory hand strap to your wrist 2 When you place a finger onto the lens window the finger will appear in the photo Pay attention to the position of your fingers when holding the Case 3 When pressing the shutter lever hold the Case securely with both hands and operate the lever quietly to prevent camera shake 4 Look through the LCD monitor window on the rear of the Case to confirm the picture and then press the shutter lever Please note that the viewfinder cannot be used When the LCD monitor is used the battery is exhausted earlier 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 Q7 can check for water leakage A7 For confirmation perform the advance test and the final test after loading the camera The advance test with immersing the Case without the camera to the intended use depth to check for water leakage is the most accurate test but when this is difficult it is safer to perform this test even at a depth of 1 m or in a bathtub The final test also can be performed in a bathtub or a bucket Q8 What are the causes for entry of water A8 The main causes for the entry of water are shown below Please check them most carefully 1 Forgetting to install the O ring 2 The O ring is partly or completely outside the groove
16. ay be caused e When the O ring is checked with the fingertips take care not to stretch the O ring e Never use alcohol thinner benzene or similar solvents or chemical detergents to clean the O ring When such chemicals are used it is to be feared that the O ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated E 27 ee ee 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 REO A Apply the Make sure that your fingers and the O 1 exclusive f ring are free of dirt and squeeze about lubricant to each Sy 5 mm of lubricant onto a finger 6 mm O ring a D i is the most appropriate amount Surround the lubricant with three D o ver fingers and spread it over the ring Be the O tin careful not to use excessive force as 9 this may stretch the O ring Check that the eae ee saa ring i visually and by touch that the O ring is no 3 O a Nee Ol scratched and that its surface is flat If it is scratcn or damaged in any way replace it with a unevenness brand new O ring Use the lubricant remaining on the fingers to clean and lubricate the case s contact surface Apply lubricant on 4 the O ring contact surface A CAUTION Always perform mainte
17. 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 Place the Case slowly into the water At first immerse the Case for only three seconds Check that no water has entered into the Case Next immerse the Case for 30 seconds Check that no water has entered Next check by immersing for three minutes This is the final check Has the silica gel become moist Now everything is all right lt lt Is there any water trickling down 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 Please check carefully Remove the Case from the water and check that no water has accumulated at the bottom of the Case Check carefully for air bubbles Do not perform any operation yet but just observe Remove the Case from the water and check that no water has accumulated at the bottom of the Case Perform very careful confirmation Check carefully for air bubbles Ws operation of the buttons used frequently Check carefully for air bubbles If there is still no entry of water everythin
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19. cted for a long time to uneven external force it may be deformed and the waterproof function may be lost Pay sufficient attention to temperature control Also do not place heavy objects onto the product during storage or transport and avoid unreasonable storage E 4 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 If you should notice drops of water or other signs of water leakage while taking pictures immediately stop the dive remove any water from the camera and the product test according to the item Final check and confirm whether leakage has occurred or not Handling the Product Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause defective operation defects trouble damage fire internal clouding or water leakage Always avoid these locations e Locations reaching high temperatures such as those under direct sunlight in an automobile etc e Locations with open fire e Water depths in excess of 40 m e Locations subject to vibrations e Locations with high temperatures and much dust or with severe temperature changes e Locations with volatile substances This product is made of polycarbonate resin with excellent impact resistance but it may be damaged by scraping against rocks e
20. digital camera from the case A 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 e Please read the operation manual for the digital camera for the storage of pictures etc e Take special care so that no water drops get onto the camera E 24 Hoa 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 A 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 e Operate the shutter lever and various buttons of this product in pure water to remove salt adhering to the shaft Do not disassemble for cleaning e Drying the Case with adhering salt may impair the function Always wash off any salt after use Dry the Case After washing with pure water use a soft cloth without any salt on it and not causing any fibers to wipe off any waterdrop and dry the Case completely at a well ventilated location in the shade A CAUTION Do not use hot air from a hair drier or the like for drying and
21. do not expose the Case to direct sunlight as this may accelerate deterioration and deformation of the Case and deterioration of the O ring leading to leakage of water When wiping the Case take care not to cause scratches E 25 Coo SOS 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 1 Insert the O ring removal pick between the O ring and the wall of the O ring groove 2 Move 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 3 Hold the O ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and remove it from the Case tT A Remove any sand dirt etc After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O ring checking for attached sand and other foreign matter as well as for damage and cracks can be done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O ring lightly with your fingertips E 26 Hoa Use a clean cloth not easily shedding fibers or cotton swab 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 I Q A 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 m
22. e dial knob is operated turn the dial while pushing it lightly How to Use the Zoom Lever w 4mb 7 Zoom operation is possible by operating the zoom lever of this Case corresponding to the zoom lever of the digital camera in the Case E 12 ES 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 Before diving always perform the following advance test and the water leakage test after installation of the camera Advance Test 1 Before installing the digital camera in the Case immerse the empty Case to the intended water depth to confirm that there is no water leakage 2 Main causes of water leakage are as follows e The O ring has not been installed e A part of the O ring or the entire O ring is outside the specified groove e O ring damage cracks deterioration or deformation e Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O ring the O ring groove or the O ring contact surface on the front lid e Damage to the O ring groove or the O ring contact surface on
23. e with your hands to which sea water is sticking 6 If you should detect waterdrops or other signs of water leakage while shooting immediately end the dive perform the water leakage test again and confirm that there is no leakage If the camera is wet wipe off any moisture and check the operation 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 Do not use hot air from a hair drier or the like and do not dry the Case under direct sunlight Exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight may cause deformation discoloration or breakage E 31 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 accessory pick for O ring removal Q6 How should take pictures under water A6 Ple
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25. er direct sunlight or in a car places with extremely low temperatures and places with extreme temperature variations b Places with open fire c Places with volatile substances d Places with vibrations E 30 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 Q4 What cautions must be observed when opening and closing the Case A3 Pay special attention to the following items 1 Do not open and close the Case at locations with water spray or sand spray 2 Wipe off all waterdrops from the gap between the front lid and the rear lid and around projections and recesses such as the buckles When this is not done entry of waterdrops into the Case is to be feared at the time of opening and closing 3 When opening the Case take care that no water will drip from your hair or body into the Case or onto the camera 4 When the Case is open check that there is no attachment of sand fibers or other foreign matter to the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid 5 Do not touch the camera or the image storag
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27. 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 Holding the Case Hold the Case securely with both hands keep your elbows close to your body and hold the Case so that you can confirm the picture on the LCD monitor of the digital camera through the LCD monitor window of the Case Good example Bad example A CAUTION Do not exert excessive force onto the lens window or the lens ring e Take care not to put your fingers etc over the lens window and the flash diffuser Note e Use the LCD monitor to confirm your picture The viewfinder cannot be used E 11 BD e S 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 Mode dial knob Advice Please confirm that the mode dial knob has been set securely to the mode dial of the digital camera If the mode of the digital camera does not change when the mod
28. g is OK This is very important Has the silica gel become moist Please check carefully As the inside can be seen the inspection for entry of water also can be made securely Now everything is all right Have a nice dive Note The balance weight does not have to be mounted when the PT 024 is used E 21 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 mk 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 Cautions when using the flash When taking macro pictures on the wide angle side the flash light may be missing in some parts or the light volume may not be uniform Flash reaching range W Approx 0 2 m to 3 4m Land shooting T Approx 0 3 m to 2 0 m During underwater shooting shooting conditions water clarity suspended matter etc can have a significant effect on the range of the flash Always check your pictures on the LCD monitor after shooting Pressing the Play back button engages the playback mode Pressing the button once more restores the shooting mode E 22 _ 5 Handling After Shoot
29. he Case will not be sealed and water leakage will be caused E 18 AS 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 e BE Guides on on Installation Removal E 19 ERB 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 A 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 ZA 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 Eum Final Test The final test after loading the
30. ing 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 Z CAUTION Especially when waterdrops remain between the front and Note the rear lid they may spill to the inside when the Case is opened Take special care to wipe off all waterdrops e When opening the Case take sufficient care that no water will drop from your hair or body onto the Case and the camera e Before opening the Case make sure that your hands or gloves are free of sand fibers etc e 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 e Take care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with hands wet with sea water e Moisten a towel etc 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 EES 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
31. nance of the waterproof function even when the Case has been opened to exchange the battery or the image storage during shooting Neglecting this maintenance may become the cause of water leakage When the Case is not to be used for a long time remove the O ring from the groove to prevent deformation of the O ring apply a thin coat of silicone grease and store it in a clean plastic bag or the like e When drying is done with salt attached it is likely that a function impairment will be caused After use always wash off any salt E 28 Eum Replace consumable products e 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 e 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 Note Please use original Olympus products for the silicone O ring grease the silica gel and the O ring These consumable products also can be purchased at an Olympus service station E 29 SC SOS 7 Appendix Q amp A on the use of the PT 024 Q1 Which digital cameras can be used A1 The The PT 024 is only for the models X 3 Q2 What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera into the Case A2 Pay special attention to the following items
32. r 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 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 Batteries Please use one Olympus lithium ion rechargeable battery for cameras LI 12B Take care that the battery electrodes do not become wet This may cause trouble or accidents Carefully read the instruction manual for the camera about other cautions regarding batteries Setting the camera s mode When using this product use the OK menu button on the Case to select Mode Menu gt Shooting gt Accessory gt a underwater housing For more information see the camera s instruction manual E 3 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
33. se Stainless steel or brass and washing with pure water is sufficient Commercial defogging Do not use commercial defogging agents Always agents use the specified desiccant silica gel Use only the specified silicone grease for the silicone O ring as otherwise the O ring surface may deteriorate and water leakage may be caused Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes Adhesive When repair is required please contact a dealer or a service station of OLYMPUS CORPORATION Grease other than specified silicone grease Do not perform operations other than specified in this instruction manual do not remove or modify parts other than specified and do not use parts other than specified Any troubles in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from the above actions shall be outside the guarantee OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall be in no way responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not pay any compensation for accidents injury or material damage at the time of use E 6 SC SOS Contents UCM ON e E E 1 Please read the following items before USE ccceeeeeeeeees E 1 FO Sale WSC sre E EN E E E 1 BAWGrIOS sacarose EE E 3 Setting the camera s mode ssseeseesseeseeseseeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees E 3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents cccccccsssee E 4 Handling the PRO GQUICT siarane aaeei E 5 Contents
34. tc It also may break when it hits hard objects or is dropped This product is not a case to soften impacts to the camera inside the product When this product with a digital camera inside it is subjected to impacts or heavy objects are placed onto it the digital camera may become damaged Please handle the product with sufficient care When 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 Do not apply excessive force to the TTL cable connector or tripod socket When a flash is used while the Case is being used shadows may appear at the edges of the picture This is especially notable when taking pictures in macro mode on the wide angle side Please use a flash after image confirmation E 5 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 Volatile organic solvents thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical detergents chemical detergents etc Pure water or lukewarm water is sufficient Do not use anticorrosion agents The metal parts Anticorrosion agent u
35. when loading the camera into the Case 1 Check that the remaining capacity of the battery in the digital camera is sufficient This should be checked as the LCD monitor is used under water and the battery consumption becomes faster 2 Check the remaining number of pictures on the image storage Please use a card with a sufficient remaining number in order to reduce the number of times the Case has to be opened and closed 3 Remove the strap from the digital camera When the camera is loaded without removing the strap the strap may get caught when the Case is sealed and this will cause water leakage 4 Before sealing the Case confirm that the O ring has been installed properly in the groove in the rear lid of the Case 5 Confirm that the O ring and the O ring contact surface on the front lid are free of dirt hairs and other foreign matter 6 Insert the silica gel for defogging Please use silica gel for the Olympus Case Q3 What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case A3 Pay special attention to the following items 1 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 impaired and water leakage may be caused 2 When the Case is used left or stored at the following locations defective operation or trouble may be caused Always avoid such locations a Places where the Case can reach high temperatures und
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