Olympus PT-037 User manual

PT-037 Instruction Manual
©2007
Printed in China
http://www.olympus.com/
VS018603
PT-037
SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ
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Introduction
zUnauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private
use, is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
zOLYMPUS 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 improper use of this product.
zOLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. 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 IMAGING CORP. 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.
zPlease 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.
zOLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for
accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water.
In addition, expenses incurred for damage of internal materials or loss
of recorded contents due to water entering the camera will not be
compensated.
zOLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for
accidents (injuries or material damage) at the time of use.
zBefore use, be sure to read the precautions printed on the package.
Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-037.
Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product
safely and correctly. Please keep this instruction manual for
reference after reading it.
Wrong use may cause damage to the camera inside the Case due
to water leakage, and repair may not be possible.
Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.
The PT-037 Underwater Case is designed for SP-550UZ and
SP-560UZ. In this manual, SP-550UZ is used for all the camera
illustrations.
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For safe use
This instruction manual uses various pictographs for correct use of the
product and to prevent danger to the user and other persons as well as
property damage. These pictographs and their meanings are shown
below.
WARNING
1Keep 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.
2Do 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.
3If 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.
4This 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 it with sufficient care.
5The silica gel and the grease for silicone O-rings for this product are not
edible.
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.
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.
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CAUTION
1Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water
leakage or trouble. In case of disassembly or modification by persons
other than those appointed by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. the
guarantee shall not apply.
2Do not place this product at locations with abnormally high or
abnormally low temperatures or at locations with extreme temperature
changes. The product may deteriorate.
3Opening and closing at locations with much sand, dust, or dirt may
impair the waterproof characteristic and cause water leakage. This
should be avoided.
4This 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.
5Jumping into the water with the Case in your pocket or in your hand,
throwing the Case from a boat or ship into the water, and other rough
handling may cause water leakage. Please handle with sufficient care,
when handing it over from hand to hand etc.
6If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water
leakage etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the
operation.
7Please remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air pressure
may make it impossible to open the Case.
8For safe use of the digital camera in this product, please read the
“Instruction Manual” for the digital camera carefully.
9When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter
gets caught at the O-ring and the contact surfaces.
Batteries
zUse only four “AA”-size alkaline batteries or four “AA”-size nickel-
hydride batteries.
zTake care that the battery electrodes do not become wet. This may
cause trouble or accidents.
zCarefully read the instruction manual for the camera about other
cautions regarding batteries.
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Setting the underwater shooting scene mode
zThe SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ camera incorporate several shooting scene
modes for underwater shooting, including wide-angle and macro modes.
Simply select the mode that’s most appropriate for the scene you are
shooting.
For details, see “5. Underwater Shooting According to the Scene
Type” (P.28) of this manual.
zFor details on mode setting, refer to the digital camera’s operation
manual.
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.
1When 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. Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may
cause water leakage. Please check with special care.
2The O-ring is a consumable part. Please replace it at least once a year
with a new one. Before each use, perform the proper maintenance.
3Deterioration of the O-ring will acelerate according to the use conditions
and the storage conditions. Immediately replace the O-ring with a new
one if it is damaged, cracked, or has lost its elasticity.
4During O-ring maintenance, clean the inside of the O-ring groove and
confirm the absence of dirt, dust, sand, and other foreign matter.
Examples of foreign matter sticking to the O-ring
Hair Fibers Grains of sand
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5Apply 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.
7This 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 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.
8When 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.
9Please use the Case only after performing the advance test and the final
check.
0If 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
zUse or storage of the product at the following locations may cause
defective operation, defects, trouble, damage, fire, internal clouding, or
water leakage. This should be avoided.
• Locations reaching high temperatures such as those under direct
sunlight, in an automobile, etc.
• Locations with open fire
• Water depths in excess of 40 m
• Locations subject to vibrations
• Locations with high temperature and humidity or with severe
temperature changes
• Locations with volatile substances
zThis 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 it hits hard objects or is dropped.
zThis 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
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impacts or heavy objects are placed onto it, the digital camera may
become damaged. Please handle it with sufficient care.
zWhen the product is not used for a long time, the waterproof
performance may drop because of deterioration of the O-ring etc. Before
use, always perform the advance test and the final check.
zDo not exert excessive force on the tripod seat or accessory mount.
zWhen 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.
zDo 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.
zDo 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.
zOLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for
accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water.
zOLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for
accidents (injuries or material damage) at the time of use.
Prohibited chemicals Explanation
Volatile organic solvents,
chemical detergents
Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline,
thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with
chemical detergents etc. Use pure water or
lukewarm water.
Anticorrosion agent Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts
use stainless steel or brass. Wash with pure water.
Commercial defogging
agents
Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always
use the specified desiccant silica gel.
Grease other than
specified silicone grease
Use only the specified silicone grease for the silicone
O-ring, as otherwise the O-ring surface may
deteriorate and water leakage may occur.
Adhesive Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.
When repair is required, please contact a dealer or
a service station of OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................... 2
Please read the following items before use .......................... 2
For safe use .......................................................................... 3
Batteries ................................................................................ 4
Setting the underwater shooting scene mode....................... 5
For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents......................... 5
Handling the Product............................................................. 6
1. Preparations .................................................................. 10
Check the contents of the package..................................... 10
Names of the parts .............................................................. 11
Attach the diffuser. .............................................................. 13
Install the strap.................................................................... 14
Master the basic operation.................................................. 14
Holding the Case................................................................. 14
How to Press the Shutter Lever .......................................... 15
How to Switch the Shooting Mode ...................................... 15
How to Use the Zoom Lever ............................................... 15
Setting the Zoom Lever ....................................................... 16
How to Use the POWER Button.......................................... 16
How to Use the hButton ................................................. 17
2. Advance Check of the Case.......................................... 18
Advance test before use ..................................................... 18
Advance Test ...................................................................... 18
3. Install the digital camera................................................ 19
Check the digital camera..................................................... 19
Battery Confirmation ........................................................... 19
Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken
19
Remove the hand strap from the digital camera. ................ 19
Prepare the camera. ........................................................... 19
Applicable Digital Cameras ................................................. 19
Turn on the digital camera. ................................................. 19
Check the camera’s operation. ........................................... 20
Seal the Case...................................................................... 20
Load the digital camera....................................................... 21
Insertion of silica gel............................................................ 21
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Set the mode dial knob. .......................................................22
Make sure the camera is loaded properly............................22
Seal the Case. .....................................................................23
Attach the special balance weight (optionally available)......23
Check the operation of the loaded camera. .........................24
Confirm the shooting scene and shooting mode..................24
Mount/remove the LCD hood...............................................25
Mounting and removing the lens cap. ..................................25
Perform the final checks. .....................................................25
Visual Inspection.................................................................. 25
Final Test (Water Leakage Test) ......................................... 26
4. Taking Pictures Under Water.........................................27
How to use the hand strap ...................................................27
Using the flash .....................................................................27
Taking pictures.....................................................................27
Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor. ............................. 27
Press the shutter lever gently. ............................................. 27
Cautions when using the flash............................................. 27
5. Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type...... 28
Underwater shooting modes ................................................28
kUnderwater Wide-Angle 1............................................... 28
lUnderwater Wide-Angle 2 .............................................. 28
HUnderwater Macro .......................................................... 28
How to select the shooting scene ........................................29
6. Handling After Shooting................................................. 30
Wipe off any waterdrop. .......................................................30
Take out the digital camera..................................................31
Wash the Case with pure water...........................................32
Dry the Case. .......................................................................32
7. Maintaining the Waterproof Function............................. 33
Remove the O-ring...............................................................33
Removal of the O-ring.......................................................... 33
Remove any sand, dirt, etc. .................................................34
Install the O-ring...................................................................35
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring ......................................35
Replace consumable parts. .................................................36
8. Appendix........................................................................ 37
Q & A on the use of the PT-037...........................................37
Specifications.......................................................................42
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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 are missing or damaged.
OLYMPUS distributor list
PT-037
SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ
SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ
SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ
SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ
SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ
SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ
SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ
O-ring remover
Hand strap
Lens cap
Silica gel
Silicone grease
Instruction manual (this manual)
Case body
LCD hood
(on the body)
LCD
hood strap
Diffuser
(The O-rings are fitted in the
Case when it is shipped from
the factory.)
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Names of the parts
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*
*
*
1Palm grip
2Diffuser mount
3Shutter lever
4Zoom lever
5Accessory mount
6Front lid
7Buckle hook
8Buckle lock/unlock levers
9#button (Flash popup)
0Light cable connector
aLens window
bLens ring
cLens cap
dLens cap strap
eHand strap
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
fHand strap/lens cap
strap ring
gLoading guide rails
hO-ring (POL-037A)
iO-ring (POL-037B)
jLCD inner hood
kLCD hood
lMode dial knob
mPOWER button
nhbutton
oubutton
pMENU button
qqbutton
rFbutton/arrow pad
s#button/arrow pad
*
*
*
*
*
tOK/FUNC button
uSbutton
vYbutton/arrow pad
wDISP./Ebutton
x&button/arrow pad
yTripod seat
zLCD monitor window
ALCD hood strap
BRear lid
CGrease for silicon O-ring
(White capped)
DSilica gel
EO-ring remover
FDiffuser
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.
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Attach the diffuser.
Attach the diffuser on the Case.
CAUTION:
• Attach the diffuser correctly as shown in the future. If the camera or diffuser
drops due to incorrect mounting, Olympus cannot assume any liability for
damages, etc.
• Before mounting an optional accessory on the accessory mount, detach
the diffuser temporary by reversing the attaching procedure.
• Use of a diffuser is recommended when shooting underwater. Care is
required, however, because the light from the flash may be blocked when
the camera-to-subject distance is extremely short.
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Install the strap.
Install the strap on the Case body.
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.
CAUTION:
Please install the strap correctly as shown above. OLYMPUS IMAGING
CORP. shall bear no responsibility for damage etc. caused by dropping the
Case because of incorrect installation of the strap.
CAUTION:
• Do not exert excessive force onto the lens window or the lens ring.
• Take care not to put your finger on the lens window or the diffuser.
Hand strap ring
Hand strap
Installation illustration Installation completed
Good example Bad example
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How to Press the Shutter Lever
When pressing the shutter lever,
press it gently to prevent camera
shake.
Note:
For details on operation of the shutter lever, please consult the digital
camera’s instruction manual.
How to Switch the Shooting Mode
To switch the shooting mode of the
digital camera, turn the mode dial
knob on this Case.
The current shooting mode can be
confirmed on the top panel of the
Case or on the LCD monitor screen.
How to Use the Zoom Lever
Zoom operation is possible by
operating the zoom lever of this
Case corresponding to the zoom
lever of the digital camera in the
Case.
Mode dial knob
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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.
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. 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.
How to Use the POWER Button
Press the POWER button to turn the
camera ON/OFF.
CAUTION:
To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and
the monitor turns off if there is no operation when the camera is turned on.
In this mode, no picture can be taken even if the shutter lever is fully pressed.
Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep
mode before taking a picture. If the camera is left for 12 minutes, it
automatically turns off. Press POWER button to turn the camera on.
For details, refer to your digital camera’s instruction manual.
POWER button
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How to Use the hButton
Press the hbutton to switch the
camera shake correction function
ON or OFF.
CAUTION:
• The camera shake correction function is set to OFF in the initial setup of
the underwater scene mode of the camera when it has left the factory.
Please set this function ON as required.
• The camera shake may be unable to be corrected if its amplitude is too
large.
• For details on the camera shake correction function, please consult the
digital camera’s instruction manual.
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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 final 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.
2Main causes of water leakage are as follows.
• The O-ring has not been installed.
• A part of the O-ring or the entire O-ring is outside the specified
groove.
• O-ring damage, cracks, deterioration or deformation
• Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O-rings, the
O-ring grooves or the O-ring contact surfaces
• Damage on the O-ring contact surfaces or in the O-ring grooves
• Catching of the strap, silica gel, etc. when closing the Case
Perform the test after the above causes have been eliminated.
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.
• If a leak is detected in normal handling during pre-testing, do not use the
Case and contact your dealer or nearest Olympus Service Station.
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3. Install the digital camera.
Check the digital camera.
Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case.
Battery Confirmation
The flash is used very frequently during underwater shooting.
Make sure that you have enough remaining battery power.
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 digital camera, the hand strap must be
removed.
Prepare the camera.
Applicable Digital Cameras
This product (PT-037) is designed exclusively for use with the SP-550UZ/
SP-560UZ digital camera.
Turn on the digital camera.
To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode
and the monitor turns off if there is no operation when the camera is turned
on. In this mode, no picture can be taken even if the shutter lever is fully
pressed. Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the camera
from sleep mode before taking a picture. If the camera is left for 12
minutes, it automatically turns off. Press POWER button to turn the
camera on.
Note:
In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to battery exhaustion, it is
recommended to replace the batteries with new or fully charged batteries
before each dive.
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.
• When removing the strap, handle the digital camera with sufficient care.
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible for damage caused
by dropping the camera etc.
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Check the camera’s operation.
Check if the camera functions normally as described in its instruction
manual. After checking, press the camera’s POWER button to turn it OFF.
Seal the Case.
To open the Case, unlock the buckles in order of 1and 2.
If the buckles are unlocked in the reverse order, excessive force may
damage the equipment.
To unlock each buckle, use the hook of the provided O-ring remover as
shown below.
1Insert the hook section of the O-ring remover below the buckle lock/
unlock lever.
2Slowly pull the O-ring remover.
3If the O-ring remover is not available, hold the buckle lock/unlock lever
from the left and right with your thumb and index finger, and pull up the
lever gently.
CAUTION:
When sealing the Case again, lock the buckles in the reverse order to unlocking.
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