Olympus PT-019 User's Manual
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1. How to Use the Zoom Lever TA w Zoom operation is possible by gt operating the zoom lever of this fe Case corresponding to the zoom lever of the digital camera in the j Case E 12 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 En 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 Power Switch Operation Method Power switch operation is possible by operating the power switch lever of this Case corresponding to the power switch lever of the digital camera in the Case Note When the set time initial setting 3 minutes passes without any operation while the digital camera is installed in shooting mode the camera enters into sleep mode standby status and the operation stops To cancel sleep mode return to operation status press the shutter button or any other button For details refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera2. 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 En 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 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 A CAUTION The most suitable method for checking water leakage is to immerse the
3. 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 En Removal Remove the mounting projections of the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor window by widening the LCD hood Installation Removal E 19 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 Set the power to ON Move the power switch lever and confirm that the camera power can be switched ON and OFF 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 m
4. 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 W Approx 0 2 m to 3 8 m Flash working range g rang T Approx 0 3 m to 2 2 m Depending on the conditions at the time of shooting clarity of the water suspended matter etc the applicable flash distance may become shorter After taking a picture display it on the LCD monitor for confirmation E 22 5 Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop After completing the shooting and returning to land wipe off any waterdrop sticking to the Case Use air or a soft cloth not leaving any fibers to thoroughly wipe any waterdrop etc from the joint between the front and rear lid the shutter lever the palm grips and the buckles A CAUTION e Especially when waterdrops remain between the front and 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 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
5. 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 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 E 32 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 Repair disassembly or modification by you or third parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee Q12 What are the model numbers of the PT 019 accessories A12 The following accessories are being sold 1 O ring for the PT 019 body POL 019 This is a silicone rubber O ring packing to be installed in the PT 019 body to make it waterproof O rings for other Case models cannot be used 2 Silicone O ring grease PSOLG 1 This is a special grease for silicone O ring maintenance 3 Silica gel SILCA 5 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 T
6. 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 storage 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 no
7. 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 e If 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 14 3 Install the digital camera Check the digital camera Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case Battery Confirmation Since the LCD monitor is used for picture confirmation while taking pictures under water the battery life becomes short Confirm that the remaining battery capacity is sufficient 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 neck strap and lens cap from the digital camera When a strap lens cap is attached to the digital camera it must be removed to ensure proper fit A 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 Our co
8. 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 is limited to and valid only in the region of intended distribution 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 34 Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera CAMEDIA C 5000 Zoom Pressure resistance Depth of up to 40 m En Main materials Body Transparent polycarbonate Buckles Stainless steel Grip Shutter lever Zoom lever Mode dial Red polycarbonate Lens window FL glass Lens ring Aluminum Operation buttons Stainless steel Nickel plated brass O ring Lens cap Silicon rubber LCD hood NBR rubber Dimensions Width 000 mm x height 000 mm x thickness 000 mm projections not included Weight 000 g LCD hood not included X We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the specifications without notice E 35 MEMO MEMO
9. 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 w operation of the buttons used frequently Check carefully for air bubbles If there is still no entry of water everything is OK This is very important Has the silica gel become moist Please check carefully _ f 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 Did you remember to attach the __ balance weight E 21 5 Check that no water has entered Next check by 6 immersing for three minutes This is the final check 7 Has the silica gel become moist Now everything is 8 all right Do not forget the balance weight 4 Taking Pictures Under Water How to Use the Hand Strap Pass your hand through the accessory hand strap and adjust the length with the stop button Take pictures carefully Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor This Case uses the LCD monitor to confirm the picture The viewfinder cannot be used Quietly press the shutter lever When pressing the shutter lever hold the Case securely with both hands and operate the lever quietly to prevent camera shake Cautions when using the flash
10. silica gel for defogging Please use silica gel for the Olympus Case 7 Finally install the special balance weight to the tripod mounting thread 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 under 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 29 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 A4 Pay special attention to the following items
11. water or sand is sprayed e Take care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with hands wet with sea water Note 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 D Take out the digital camera Open the Case carefully pull up the mode dial from the upper surface of the Case to disengage it from the mode lever of the camera and then remove the digital camera from the Case 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 Bl 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 e Water leakage may be caused when a high water pressure is applied locally Before washing the Case with water remove the digital
12. 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 4 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 5 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 our company 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 3 Opening and closing at locations with much sand dust or dirt may impair the waterproof characteristic and cause water leakage This should be avoided 4 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 or in your hand throwing the Case from a boat or ship into the water and other rough handling may cause wat
13. Instruction Manual For the digital camera CAMEDIA C 5000 Zoom Waterproof Case PT 019 E Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT 019 E Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly E 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 Our company shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from unsuitable use of this product Our company shall not be responsible for damage lost profits etc caused by loss of image data because of defects disassembly repair or modification of this product by people other than third parties specified by our company 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 Our c
14. Spot button Selftimer button Flash lever Flash close lever Mode dial knob Power switch Rear lid Front lid Loading guide rail LCD monitor window 8 Grease for silicone O ring white cap Silica gel 0 Balance weight Pick for O ring removal LCD inner hood 63 LCD hood 64 LCD hood strap Shade hood 6 Buckle opener Lens cap 68 Lens cap strap Note The Case operation parts marked by 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 Install the strap Install the strap on the Case body Installation explanation Finished installation Hand st En S A Hand strap ring A CAUTION Please install the strap correctly as shown above Our company shall bear no responsibility for damage etc caused by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap Master the basic operation Please master the basic operation of the Case before taking pictures 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 Ba
15. aution not to squeeze or pull the O ring too hard Check that there is no damage or irregularities on the O ring Once the grease has permeated throughout the O ring check it for damage or irregularities both visually and by touch If you notice any abnormalities replace the O ring with a new one Apply the grease to the O ring contact surface Use any residual grease on your fingertips to clean and lubricate the O ring contact surface on the front lid A CAUTION Always perform maintenance 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 e 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 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 pas
16. ay 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 be sure to perform the advance test and the final test each time before using the case 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 etc It also may break when i
17. bag to get caught by the O ring and water leakage will occur 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 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 the Case will not be sealed and water leakage will be caused Install the special balance weight Install the special balance weight we lt to the tripod mounting thread at the bottom of the Case Install the H balance weight securely by tightening the accessory screw of the balance weight E 18 E
18. 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 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 e Do not use hot air from a hair drier or the like for drying and 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 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 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 Hold the O ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and remove it from the Case t 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
19. can be done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O ring lightly with your fingertips Use a clean cloth that doesn t shed fibers a toothbrush tissue paper or the like to remove any foreign matter from the O ring groove Clean the O ring contact surface on the front lid in the same way to remove any sand and dirt E 26 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 may 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 chemicals detergents to clean the O ring When such chemicals are used it is likely that the O ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated 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 Make sure there is no dirt on your 1 Apply the fingers or on the O ring then specified grease squeeze about 5 mm of grease onto your fingertip Using two fingers and a thumb 2 Spread the grease spread the grease over the O ring over the O ring while rubbing it in Use c
20. d 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 Use the LCD monitor to confirm your picture The viewfinder cannot be used E 11 How to Press the Shutter When pressing the shutter lever press it gently so that there will be no movement of the camera Advice If you use your index finger to operate the shutter release lever and your middle finger for the zoom lever you will not need to change your finger position e Before activating the shutter release lever the zoom lever should be in the neutral middle position The release cannot be activated if the zoom lever is in the tele or wide angle position e For more detailed information on operating the shutter release please consult the digital camera s instruction manual 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 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 mode dial knob is operated turn the dial while pushing it lightly
21. dive How can check for water leakage 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 What are the causes for entry of water The main causes for the entry of water are shown below Please check them most carefully Forgetting to install the O ring The O ring is partly or completely outside the groove Damage deterioration or deformation of the O ring Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter on the O ring Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter on the O ring groove or the O ring contact surface Catching of the strap the bag of silica gel etc at the time of sealing the Case 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 E 31 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 w
22. er 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 When using this product only the LCD monitor of the camera and not the optical viewfinder can be used As a result more battery power is used than when shooting with the LCD monitor turned off Please use one Olympus lithium ion rechargeable battery for cameras LI 10B Batteries are subject to self discharging Therefore always charge up batteries fully before use 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 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 1 When sealing this product make sure that no hai
23. his hood is installed on the LCD monitor window of the Case to make it easier to see the LCD monitor of the camera 5 Balance weight for PT 019 PWT 019 This is a weight intended to bring the Case close to neutral buoyancy in sea water Under consideration of the environment no lead is used 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 E 33 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 our company 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 Our company keeps repair parts
24. icient sealing will cause water leakage E 16 Gl Set the mode dial After the digital camera has been loaded push down the mode dial of the Case from the upper surface of the Case Set it so that the lower part of the mode dial on the inside of the Case fits properly onto the upper part of the mode dial of the digital camera itself Also load the camera so that the power switch of the digital camera fits into the power switch lever notch on the inside of the protector Advice After setting the mode dial of the Case set the power of the digital camera to OFF and before sealing the Case operate the mode dial and confirm that the mode of the digital camera is switched 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 Pay attention to the orientation A 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 Attempting to seal the Case with the bag inserted only part of the way will cause the silica gel
25. ill 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 has 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 Q10 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
26. mpany shall not be responsible for damage caused by dropping the camera etc Loading in the Case Which digital cameras can be loaded This product PT 019 is exclusively used for the CAMEDIA C 5000 Zoom Check the operation of the camera Confirm the operation according to the instruction manual for the digital camera E 15 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 the mode dial of the Case Pull the mode dial of the Case until it stops so that it does not interfere with the mode dial of the digital camera Load the digital camera Quietly load 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 A CAUTION Confirm that the projecting part of the zoom lever of the digital camera is set securely to the zoom lever notch on the inside of the Case When the setting is not secure the loading of the digital camera is not complete and closing of the rear lid of the Case may not be possible or zoom may not function even when the zoom lever is operated e Insuff
27. ny sand dirt eee ceo Install the O ring eee eee eer rer on How to Apply Grease to the O ring Replace consumable products lt srrrrsrrererseeettetetseeteeeeetees 7 Appendix PPPE EEEE EAEI E O A E TE I Q amp Aon the use of the PT 019 ots After sale Service Peneerensscesescesesesce oon oe Specifications PENE PE TATT TATP E 8 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 En LCD hood Silicone grease Silica ge on the body Hand strap a AA Lenscap A Check that the O ring is normal Balance weight Pick for O ring removal Instruction manual this manual Guarantee card Please read before use Instruction Manual OLYMPUS ed ths fst about your new Dy Sirus wapat caer i iy Authorised distributors list Authorised service centres list SRMEDIATC SS09 oom Waterproof Case PT 019 DIGITAL CAMERA Eg Names of the parts Palm Grip Buckle lock lever Buckle hook Diffuser and diffuser cover O ring Shutter lever Zoom lever Hand strap ring Hand strap 0 Tripod seat Lens ring Lens window KOKOK OK Ok Ok OK OK OK OK K LCD monitor button OK Menu button Arrow Pad AEL Custom button Flash mode button Macro
28. ode dial Please wipe it clean e When no operation is performed for three minutes after the digital camera has been loaded or for the specified time when a different time has been specified the camera enters into sleep mode standby status to save battery power It returns to operation status when the shutter button or the zoom lever is operated For details refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera E 20 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 Hints image As the Case is transparent waterdrops entering into it can be confirmed easily 1 Place the Case slowly into the water In case of trouble with the O ring three seconds are enough for water to enter Are there alr 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 Is there any water trickling down At first immerse the 2 Case for only three seconds Check that no water 3 has entered into the Case Next immerse the 4 Case for 30 seconds Check carefully for air bubbles Do not perform any operation yet but
29. ompany shall in no way be responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water Our company shall not pay any compensation for accidents injuries or material damage at the time of use 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 ZA 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 A CAUTION 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 e Injury by dropping onto the body from a height e Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and close e Swallowing of small parts Please consult a physician immediately if any parts have been swallowed e Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent vision impairment etc 2 Do not store with a battery in the digital camera housed in this product Storage with a battery inserted may lead to leakage of the battery liquid and fire 3 If leakage of
30. osesoose For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents ponasa Handling the Product sesoeoosooosoesosooecosososocsesocosoosoosesosoeseooos E Contents eeeeeeeesesseeessseeserrerssrrsrererssrserserrereeereresnreene E 7 8 1 Preparations E race se sind sw NED O E E E 9 Check the contents of the package eee eee eee rere ere ere eee E 9 Names of the parts eee rere see one ose Install the strap beet ence eee ee eeeeeeeee Master the basic operation ee e s Holding the Case eee eee eee eee eee eee reer How to Press the Shutter eee ence cence cece eee e cece cence eee eeeeceseneee How to Use the Mode Dial ne as s How to Use the Zoom Lever Setting the Zoom Lever eesereeee Power Switch Operation Method Advance test before use 177e Advance Test eee eee eee eee ee eee eee ee eee eee eee eer rere eee eres Install the digital or 10112 Ree Check the digital fers 0012 Geen Battery Confirmation eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee ees Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken E 15 Remove the hand neck strap and lens cap from the digital camera E 15 Loading in the Case eee eee eee eee eer eres E 1 5 Which digital cameras can be loaded sai E 15 Check the operation of the camera 77 E 15 Open the Case dee t eee e cence creas ee ensceensees see E 16 Pull the mode dial of the Case E 16 Load the digital camera tee ae E 16 Set the mode dial tee e eee n eee e cece ene
31. 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 our company 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 Our company shall be in no way responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water Our company shall not pay any compensation for accidents injury or material damage at the time of use When the enclosure of the balance weight breaks the metal on the inside may corrode Take care not to damage the enclosure After use wash the balance weight with pure water and wipe off all moisture sufficiently Advance Check of the Case Contents Introduction POPUP TLTIeTTTereTee eee e Teer eT Tee Tree Tree eee E Please read the following items before use treser For safe use Batteries ecsoososoosooseocoosocssesoocscsocsoosessoo
32. rs 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 2 The O ring is a consumption product Please replace it at least once a year by new one Also perform maintenance for every use 3 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 4 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 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 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 subjected for a long time to uneven external force it m
33. s ee ensceenesseneesenessenesses Insertion of silica gel Seen nn nnn nnn nnn nnn nn nnn nnn nnn nnnn nnn Check the loading status sa 7 Seal the Case esssososssesosooosocsocossosococsosossosocsososessososesosos Install the special balance weight EE L E E 18 Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood seeeeeeeres Installation Removal ttsssessssereessserrererresesseseeee Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap Perform the final Checks lt rtrtrtrttetteetetetetetes Visual Inspection te Set the power to ON Try to move the mode dial a Final Test teteeeereeeereresrerrerereseerererrrrseseseesererereerrrreseeseee E19 Taking Pictures Under Water a hiasaigiaisia dieing Sid siniwleislacaieraaeisieisis How to Use the Hand Strap n Take pictures carefully essoesocsosossoossosooessooos Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor Quietly press the shutter lever vetesse os Cautions when using the flash ween eeennaseeesneneewaneeeeneeeanene S Handling After Shooting EKURE RURIERUR EFIE PERE PDN EREA Wipe off any waterdrop srrresrrrereetereeeteetteeeetteereeeeteeteeeees Take out the digital camera 7 Wash the Case with pure water lt srrrrrrttteereeeeetrrreeeetteeeeees Dry the Case eee eee eee eee rere reer ee eee ee eee eee eee eee ees Maintaining the Waterproof Function E 26 Remove the O ring eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eee ee eee eee ee eee ee eee re ee Remove a
34. sed if it shows signs of damage cracking or loss of elasticity Note e 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 28 7 Appendix Q amp Aon the use of the PT 019 Q1 Which digital cameras can be used A1 The PT 019 is only for the models C 5000 Zoom Q2 What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera into the Case A2 Pay special attention to the following items when loading the camera into the Case 1 Check that the remaining capacity of the battery in the digital camera is sufficient 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 lens cap from the digital camera When the camera is loaded without removing the strap lens cap the strap lens cap 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
35. t dry the 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 E 30 Q6 A6 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 How should take pictures under water Please observe the following items for shooting under water 1 Fix the Case with the accessory hand strap to your wrist En 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 Q7 A7 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 please always replace a battery with a fully charged battery before each
36. t 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 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 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 E 5 Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation Do not clean the Case with alcohol gasoline thinner Volatile organic solvents or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical chemical detergents detergents etc Pure water or lukewarm water is sufficient Do not use anticorrosion agents The metal parts use Anticorrosion agent stainless steel or brass and washing with
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