Rescea WHC-G15 User manual

Canon PowerShot G15 Underwater Housing
Recsea WHC-G15
MANUAL
Please read this manual before use.
N F CORPORA ION UH Division
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IN RODUC ION
CANON POWERSHO G15 Underwater Housing WHC-G15
hank you for purchasing the ※WHC-G15 Underwater Housing.
※ o ensure proper and safe use, please thoroughly read this manual.
※ Improper use may cause leakage causing irreparable damage to your digital camera.
※ Please check, and test the housing according to this manual prior to use.
※ Neither N F Corporation, Resea nor their agents shall warrant or bear any responsibility
for any incident related to water leakage, damage or loss of data, unauthorized
modification, disassembly and repair; or any accident causing physical or material
damage while using this product.
his pro※duct is manufactured by machining methods. As a result, there may be minor
scratching or tool marks. hese are a normal part of the manufacturing process, do not
effect operation of the housing or camera, and are not subject to warranty or any other
claims.
WARNING!
※ Do not store or leave housing in reach of infants or small children. he strap may cause
chocking and suffocation, or small parts may be swallowed causing injury.
※Please remove digital camera from housing when not in use. Battery malfunction or
damage may cause fire.
he housing body is made of corrosion-resistant aluminum. However, saltwater can cause※
rusting so be sure to rinse thoroughly using fresh water without fail.
Some parts of this product are made of polycarbonate which may be damaged by※
chemicals or long periods direct sunlight.
CAU ION!
※ o prevent water leakage and damage, DO NO disassemble or modify this housing.
※ Do not store the housing in areas of high humidity, high or low temperatures, or areas of
extreme temperature fluctuation. Doing so may cause deterioration of parts.
※ When diving, use a method of water entry that protects the housing from shock, which can
cause water leakage. If at all possible have housing handed to you after entering the
water.
※ his housing is designed to withstand depths of 80 meters (262 feet). Using the housing at
deeper depths may cause damage and water leakage. Use caution and monitor depth.
Remove O-Ring or leave housing slightly open when transporting by plane. Pressurization※
of a sealed housing during transport may cause damage or make it difficult to open.
※ When opening and closing the housing be mindful of dust and other contaminants, which
may adhere to the to the O-Ring, possibly causing water leakage and damage.
※ Always check O-Rings prior to each use. Pay special attention to the grease condition and
that the O-Rings are seated uniformly in the O-Ring groove with no twists or bulges.
Neglecting to check the O-Rings prior to each use may result in water leakage and
damage.
※ he Port Lens is manufactured using hard coat acrylic. When cleaning please take care
not to scratch it.
FEA URES OF HIS PRODUC
Compact and durable, precision machined corrosion-resistant aluminum housing.※
Lightweight, designed to withstand depths of 80 meters (262 feet).※
Changeable Lens Port System.※
Original Secure-Latch locking mechanism for easy opening and closing.※
Front Dial and Rear Control Dial.※
Half-Press Shutter rigger for precise camera shutter control.※
Double-wide O-Ring and Back Cover contact surface※.
Complete camera function control.※

PACKAGE CON EN S
Be sure all items listed here were included with your housing:
・WHC-G15 UW Housing ・Diffuser
・Strobe Mask-External Strobe ・Lens Cap
Connection Mount x 2 and Screw ・Hand Strap
・Reserve O-Rings (1 Back Cover, 1 Port) ・O-Ring Removal Pick
・O-Ring Grease
GE ING O KNOW YOUR HOUSING, NOMENCLA URE

Mode Dial
he housing Mode Dial is designed to turn the camera's mode dial back and forth via
friction from the o-ring that comes in contact with cameras mode dial inside the housing.
When installing or removing camera pull Mode Dial up. After installing be sure to place the
Mode Dial contact in the proper position. Should the internal control wheels of the Mode
Dial begin to slip, use a soft dry cloth to wipe away any oil and other contaminates that
may cause the loss of friction.
Flash Up Switch Dial
he housing Flash Up Switch Dial is designed to turn the camera's flash on ONLY. When
installing or removing camera pull Flash Up Switch Dial up. After installing be sure to place
the Flash Up Switch Dial contact in the proper position.
elephoto/Wide Lock Screw
Use the elephoto/Wide Lock Screw to lock Zoom Lever after setting wide focus when
using a dedicated optional wide port. Accidentally zooming in may cause damage to the
lens and port. Note: When not in use, unscrew the elephoto/Wide Lock Screw to the up
position so the screw head rests stationary against the retainer above it.
Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount Screw Hole
For External Strobe, use Strobe Mask-External Strobe Connection Mount.
Port Lock Button
Use when removing the port. While pressing the Port Lock Button, rotate Lens Port
clockwise until it stops.
Please refer to camera manual for explanation of button functions.※
he housing Front Dial, Rear Dial, ISO Speed Dial, and Mode Dial are designed to turn the※
corresponding camera dials back and forth via friction from the o-ring that comes in
contact with the camera dials inside the housing. Should the dials begin to slip, use a soft
dry cloth to wipe away any oil and other contaminates that may cause the loss of friction.

OPENING AND CLOSING HE BACK COVER
Please do the following operations in a clean area with low humidity and dust.※
o OPEN, press Lock Lever while pulling Secure-Latch away from housing main body.
o CLOSE, press Secure-Latch into place making sure the latch on the underside is properly
placed in the Secure-Latch groove attached to the main housing body. Push into the locked
position. Double check to make sure it is firmly locked into place.
CAU ION! Due to pressurization, water on and around the closure may be sucked in at time
of opening. Please be sure to wipe excess water from housing before opening.
CAU ION! Before using, please be sure the test the housing (without camera) in bucket or
aquarium if available. After use in salt water, rinse thoroughly in a bucket of fresh water
without fail, pressing all buttons several times to flush out salt deposits and other
contaminants. Allowing saltwater and contaminants to dry on housing can damage functions
and O-Ring. Clean with fresh water only, using a soft, dry cloth to wipe away water.
INS ALLING CAMERA
Please perform proper Housing and Port O-RING MAIN ENANCE prior to installation.※
Please con※duct the following operations in a clean area with low humidity and dust.
Camera can be inserted with lens port attached.※
1. Make sure the housing Mode Dial and Flash Up Switch Dial are pulled (or pushed)
outward away from housing, and the Zoom Level is free (i.e., the elephoto/Wide Lock
Screw is not engaged). If this is not done, the camera's dials will come in contact with the
housing dials' internal part not allowing the camera to be properly seated.
2. Check camera settings, and that battery charge and media storage capacity are
sufficient. Slowly and carefully install camera making sure camera does not hit housing's
internal controls. If the camera is not inserted correctly, buttons, dials, and levers may not
work properly.
3. Push housing Mode Dial and Flash Up Switch Dial down and into place.
4. After performing O-Ring Maintenance, carefully close back cover making sure nothing is
caught between the Secure-Latch and housing. Push Secure-Latch into the locked
position making sure the Lock Lever is in the locked position. Double check to make sure
the Secure-Latch is securely locked into place.
5. After conducting proper O-Ring Maintenance on the appropriate Port for the lens to be to
be used, attach Lens Port to Housing Port Mount.
6. Fill a bucket with water and perform Pre-Dive Check. Immerse Housing (with Port
attached) several times, starting with short intervals, gradually lengthening time, checking
for water leakage after each interval.
7. When entering water use a method of water entry that protects the housing from shock,
which can cause water leakage. If at all possible have Housing handed to you after
entering the water.
REMOVING CAMERA
CAU ION! After use in water, water will remain in gaps between housing, back cover and
Secure-Latch. Wipe any water off housing with a soft dry towel to prevent water from falling
on camera.
1. Pull Mode Dial and Flash Up Switch Dial outward away from housing, and make sure the
Zoom Level is free (i.e., the elephoto/Wide Lock Screw is not engaged).
2. Open the back cover as instructed above.
3. ip Housing backwards, gently sliding camera out of housing.
INS ALLING LENS POR
Please perform proper Lens Port Inner Surface O-RING MAIN ENANCE prior to※