Olympus CWPC-01 User manual

CWPC-01
Instruction Manual
Water Resistant Case For
µ-mini DIGITAL/Stylus Verve

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Introduction
●Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private
use, is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
●OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible in any way
for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage
occurring from unsuitable use of this product.
●OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible for damage,
lost profits, etc. caused by loss of image data because of defects of
this product or disassembly, repair or modification of this product
by third parties appointed by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., or for
other reasons.
■Thank you for buying the CWPC-01 Water Resistant Case.
■To ensure safe and correct operation of this product, please read
this instruction manual carefully. Keep this instruction manual
handy for future reference.
■Improper use may result in internal to the camera from water
leakage. In this case, repair may not be possible.
■Before use, perform preliminary check as described in this
manual.
Please read the following before use
●This product enables the µ-mini DIGITAL/Stylus Verve camera to
be used safely at the beach, or underwater at depths up to 3
meters.
●Before using this product, be sure that you have read and
understood the manual, especially in regards to handling of the
product, pre-operation checks, maintenance, and storage.
●OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for
accidents related to immersion of a digital camera in water, or for
the results of such accidents including damage to internal
components, loss of recorded material, or loss of investments in
shooting equipment.
●OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for
accidents (injuries or material damage) that may occur during
operation of this product.

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For safe use
This instruction manual uses various symbols to warn of danger to
the user or other persons, as well as property damage. These
symbols and their meanings are shown below.
Death or severe injury may result if this warning is
disregarded.
Injury or material damage may result if this warning is
disregarded.
WARNING
CAUTION
1. Keep this product out of the reach of infants and children. Otherwise,
it is possible that any of the following accidents might occur.
Injury caused by this product falling and striking a child.
Injury from caused by a child getting fingers or other body parts
caught in parts of this product 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 could cause permanent
vision impairment.
2. When storing the digital camera, be sure to remove the battery.
There is a possibility that the battery may leak and cause a fire.
3. If this products leaks when a camera is installed, remove the battery
from the camera as quickly as possible. There is the possibility of
ignition and explosion from generation of hydrogen gas.
4. This product is made of resin. If it is broken by severe impact with
a rock or other hard object, the broken pieces could cause injury.
Please handle with care.
WARNING
1. Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water leakage
or malfunctions.
2. Do not expose this product to extreme temperatures or extremely
variable temperatures. This could result in product deterioration.
3. Avoid opening or closing this product in areas exposed to excessive
sand, dust, or dirt. This could impair the water resistant characteristics
and result in water leakage.
CAUTION

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4. This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a
water depth up to 3 meters. Please note that using this product at
depths exceeding 3 meters could result in water leakage and may
cause permanent deformation or damage to this product, as well
as to the camera inside.
5. Jumping into the water with this product in your pocket or in your
hand, throwing this product from a boat or ship into the water, and
other rough handling may cause water leakage. Please handle with
care.
6. If the camera inside gets wet, immediately wipe off all moisture and
make sure that it can still be operated.
7. To ensure safe and correct use of the digital camera in this
product, please read the camera’s Instruction Manual carefully.
8. When sealing this product, ensure that no foreign matter gets
caught between the waterproof packing and the product surface.
9. To avoid water leakage, do not remove the waterproof packing.
Batteries
●Always use the battery designated in the camera’s instruction
manual.
●Make sure that the battery electrodes do not get wet. This may
cause malfunctions or accidents.
●Read the camera’s instruction manual carefully to ensure that you
are aware of all cautions regarding batteries.

2. The speed at which the waterproof packing deteriorates depends
on usage and storage conditions. If the waterproof packing
is damaged, shows cracks, or has lost its elasticity, leakage
may result.
3. This product has an airtight plastic (polycarbonate) construction. Its
water resistant properties may be affected if it is deformed by
exposure to high temperatures for a long period (for example, if it is
left in an automobile, on a boat, or at the beach), or subjection to
uneven external force for a long time. Also, do not place heavy
objects on this product during storage or transport.
4. When the surface in contact with the waterproof packing is pressed
strongly from the outside of the product, or when the product is
twisted, the water resistant function may be lost. Take care not to
exert excessive force.
5. Before using this product, perform the preliminary test and the final
check.
6. If you notice drops of water or other signs of water leakage while
taking pictures, stop shooting immediately, remove any water from
the camera and the product, and perform the tests in "Final check"
to determine whether leakage has occurred or not.
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<Examples of foreign matter sticking to the waterproof packing>
Hair Fibers Grains of sand
When water leakage occurs while this product is being used, the
camera inside may be irreparably damaged. To avoid this, please
take the following precautions.
1. When sealing this product, make sure that there are no hairs,
fibers, sand particles or other foreign matter adhering to the
waterproof packing or the surface that comes in contact with the
packing. Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause
water leakage. Please take extra care when checking.
For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents

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Handling the Product
●Do not use or store the unit in places such as listed below:
Doing so may cause malfunctions, defects, damage, fire, internal
clouding, or water leakage.
Areas exposed to direct sunlight and high temperatures (e.g. in a
car, on the beach, etc.)
Areas exposed to fire or overheating.
Water depths in excess of 3 meters.
Areas exposed to strong vibrations
Areas exposed to excessive temperatures or humidity.
Areas exposed to extreme temperature changes.
Areas exposed to organic solvents and corrosive gas.
●This product is made of polycarbonate resin with high impact resistance,
but it could be damaged by scraping against rocks or other hard objects.
Striking or dropping it against a hard object may also break it.
●This product its not designed to absorb impacts and protect the
camera inside. When this product is subjected to strong impacts or
when heavy objects are placed on it, the digital camera inside may
be damaged. Please handle with care.
●When this product is not used for a long time, the waterproof
packing and other parts may deteriorate, leading to a decline in
water resistant performance. Before use, always perform the
preliminary test and the final check.
●When a flash is used, shadows may appear at the edges of the
picture. This is especially noticeable when taking wide-angle
pictures in the macro mode. Check the image before using the flash.
●Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion
prevention, prevention of fogging, repair or other purposes.
Applying any of these to the product directly or indirectly (with the
chemicals in vaporized state) may cause cracking under high
pressure or other problems.
Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation
Volatile organic solvents,
chemical detergents
Do not clean the product with alcohol, gasoline,
thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with
chemical detergents etc. Pure lukewarm water is
sufficient.
Anticorrosion agent Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts use stainless steel or brass, and washing with
pure water is sufficient.
Adhesive Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes. When repair is required, please contact your
dealer or nearest Olympus Service Station.

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●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.
●OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall be in no way responsible for
accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water.
●OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for
accidents (injury or material damage) that may occur during use of
this product.

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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.
Water Resistant Case Instruction manual
(this manual)
Authorized distributors list/
Authorized service centres list

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Names of the parts
Note: The controls on the water-resistant case marked “❈”
correspond to the controls with the same names on the digital
camera. The controls on the case operate the corresponding
functions on the digital camera. For more details about these
functions, refer to the digital camera’s instruction manual.
Hand strap
Hand strap rings
❈ Mode dial knob
❈ Shutter button
Lens window
Buckle lock levers
Buckle opener/closer
levers (grip)
Buckle hooks
❈ Quick View button
❈ Power switch button
❈ Zoom button
❈ Cross button
❈ OK/Menu button
LCD monitor window
Waterproof packing
Shade hood

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How to press the shutter button
Press the shutter button gently,
so that there is no movement of
the camera.
Also take care not to cover the
lens with your hand.
How to Use the zoom button
The case is equipped with a
zoom button that allows you to
operate the zoom button of the
installed digital camera.
Master the basics.
Before taking any pictures, make sure you have mastered the basics
of using the case.
How to use the mode dial
The case is equipped with a
mode dial knob hat allows you to
operate the mode dial of the
installed digital camera. After
installing the digital camera in
the case, seal the case and
confirm that the mode dial can
be operated.
Note: • For detailed instructions on shutter operation, refer to the
digital camera’s instruction manual.