Olympus SP-310/SP350 User manual

For the digital camera
SP-310/SP350
■Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-030.
■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 on the inside from water
leakage, and repair may not be possible.
■Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.
Instruction Manual
Underwater Case
PT-030
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Disclaimer
●Unauthorised copying of this manual in part or in full, except for
private use, is prohibited. Unauthorised 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 incorrect use of this product.
●OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible in any way
for damage, lost profits, etc. caused by the loss of image data due
to defects, disassembly, repair or modification of this product by
people, other than third parties specifically authorised by
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. or for other reasons.
Please read the following before using the product
●This product has been precision-crafted from high quality
polycarbonate. When used correctly, it lets you take photographs
safely up to a water pressure equivalent to a depth of 40 metres.
●To ensure correct and safe use of the case, please read all
instructions on handling and carrying out the system check as well
as care, maintenance and storage of the case.
●OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for
damage caused by water to the camera contained in the case.
●OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for
accidents (injuries or material damage) that happen during the use
of this product.
●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
human death or severe injury in case of handling under
disregard of this indication can be assumed.
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.
WARNING
CAUTION
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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.
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 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.
1. Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water
leakage or trouble. In case of disassembly or modification by
persons other than those appointed by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.,
the guarantee shall not apply.
2. Do not place this product at locations with abnormally high or
abnormally low temperatures or at locations with extreme
temperature changes. The product may deteriorate.
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.
WARNING
CAUTION
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Batteries
●Although the camera can be powered with two “AA”-size batteries,
it is recommended you use one CR-V3 battery. This will avoid the
risk of battery power running out during underwater shooting.
●Make sure that the battery electrodes do not get wet. This may
cause a malfunction or an accident.
●Refer to the camera instruction manual for additional cautions
regarding batteries.
Setting the camera mode
●The camera incorporates several shooting scene modes including
wide-angle and macro modes. These simplify underwater shooting
by enabling you to simply select the mode best suited to the scene
you’re shooting. For details, refer to “Shooting with Scene Modes”
on page E-27 of this manual.
●For information on setup, refer to the camera instruction manual.
5. Rough handling, such as jumping into the water with the case in
your hand or in an outside pocket or throwing the case into the
water, etc. could lead to water leakage. Please always take care
when using the case.
6. If the camera contained in the case becomes wet because of water
leakage, etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and check the
camera is working correctly.
7. Before travelling by air, please make sure you remove the O-ring,
otherwise the difference in air pressure may make it impossible to
open the case.
8. To ensure safe and trouble-free handling and operation of the
digital camera in this product, please read the camera’s instruction
manual carefully.
9. When sealing this product, please take care to ensure no foreign
matter such as sand, dirt or hair are on the O-ring or contact
surfaces.
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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 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.
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 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.
8. When the O-ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the
Examples for foreign matter sticking to the O-ring
Hair Fibers Grains of sand
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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.
Places where high temperatures exist, such as in direct sunlight, in
a closed vehicle, etc., and/or where extreme differences in
temperatures exist.
Places where there is a lot of dust.
Places where there are open fires.
Places subject to vibrations.
Places where volatile chemicals are stored or used.
Water deeper than 40 meters.
●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 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 accessory mount, 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.
●
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.
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.
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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.
Any troubles in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from
the above actions shall be outside the guarantee.
●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.
Chemicals which cannot be used
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. Pure water or lukewarm water is
sufficient.
Anticorrosion agent Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metallic parts are treated with plating or aluminum oxidation.
Washing with pure water is sufficient.
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 be caused.
Adhesive Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes. When repair is required, please contact a dealer or a
service station of our company.
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Disclaimer ..................................................................................E-1
Please read the following before using the product ..................E-1
For safe use ..............................................................................E-1
Batteries ....................................................................................E-3
Setting the camera mode ..........................................................E-3
For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents..............................E-4
Handling the Product..................................................................E-5
Contents ..............................................................................E-7-8
1. Preparations ......................................................................E-9
Check the contents of the package. ..........................................E-9
Names of the parts ..................................................................E-10
Install the strap. ...................................................................... E-11
Master the basic operation. .................................................... E-11
Holding the Case ..................................................................E-11
How to Press the Shutter......................................................E-12
How to Use the Mode Dial ....................................................E-12
How to Use the Zoom Lever ................................................E-12
Setting the Zoom Lever ........................................................E-13
How to use the POWER Button............................................E-13
Removing the TTL cable connector cap ..............................E-14
Removing the hot shoe cable cap ........................................E-15
Lubricating the TTL Connector Thread ................................E-15
2. Advance Check of the Case ......................................E-16
Advance test before use ..........................................................E-16
Making sure the case is waterproof ......................................E-16
Advance Test........................................................................E-17
3. Install the digital camera. ..........................................E-18
Check the digital camera......................................................... E-18
Battery Confirmation ............................................................E-18
Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken ........E-18
Remove the hand strap from the digital camera. ............................E-18
Prepare the camera ................................................................E-18
Which digital cameras can be loaded? ................................ E-18
Check the operation of the camera. .................................... E-18
Open the Case. ...................................................................... E-19
Insert the digital camera. ........................................................ E-19
Insertion of silica gel ............................................................E-20
Set the mode dial..................................................................E-20
Check the loading status......................................................... E-21
Contents
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Seal the Case...........................................................................E-21
Install the special balance weight.............................................E-21
Check the camera operation. ..................................................E-22
Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood ..............................E-23
Installation ............................................................................E-23
Removal................................................................................E-23
Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap....................................E-24
Perform the final checks. ........................................................ E-24
Visual inspection ..................................................................E-24
Final Test ................................................................................E-25
4. Taking Pictures Under Water ....................................E-26
How to Use the Hand Strap ....................................................E-26
Take pictures carefully. .......................................................... E-26
Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor. ..............................E-26
Quietly press the shutter lever. ............................................ E-26
Caution when using the flash................................................E-26
5. Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type ............E-27
Underwater shooting modes ....................................................E-27
Underwater Wide-Angle 1 ....................................................E-27
Underwater Wide-Angle 2 ....................................................E-27
Underwater Macro ................................................................E-27
Selecting the shooting scene mode. ...................................... E-28
6. Handling After Shooting..............................................E-29
Wipe off any waterdrop. ..........................................................E-29
Removing the digital camera................................................... E-30
Wash the Case with pure water. ............................................ E-31
Dry the Case. .......................................................................... E-31
7. Maintaining the Waterproof Function ....................E-32
Remove the O-ring...................................................................E-32
Remove any sand, dirt, etc. .................................................... E-32
Install the O-ring. .................................................................... E-34
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring ..........................................E-34
Replace consumable products. .............................................. E-35
Maintenance of the threaded sections on the
TTL cable and TTL cable connector ........................................E-35
Maintenance of the TTL Connector Cap ................................ E-36
8. Appendix ..........................................................................E-37
PT-030 Frequently Asked Questions ......................................E-37
Specifications ..........................................................................E-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 should be missing or damaged.
Case body
Lenscap
LCD hood
LCD hood
strap
Waterproof cap for the TTL cable
connector
(on the body)
(Check that the O-ring
is normal.)
Hand strap
Silicone grease Silica gel
Balance weight
O-ring remover
Waterproof cap
maintenance adapter
PT-030
デジタルカメラSP-350用
取扱説明書 防水プロテクタ
Instruction Manual Underwater Case
For the digital camera SP-310 / SP-350
Mode d'emploi Caisson étanche
Pour l'appareil photo numérique SP-310 / SP-350
Bedienungsanleitung Unterwassergehäuse
Für die Digitalkamera SP-310 / SP-350
Manual de Instrucciones Caja estanca
Para la cámara digital SP-310 / SP-350
SP-310 / SP-350
SP-310 / SP-350
Instruction manual
(this manual)
Authorised distributors list/
Authorised service centres list
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