Sealife DC1400 Limited Edition Pink User manual

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Trademarks >>
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READ THIS FIRST
Trademark Information
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 SD™ and SDHC™ are trademarks.
 SeaLife® is a registered trademark of Pioneer Research.
Product Information
 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers,
and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the
product.
 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may
differ from the actual design of your camera.
 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in
this user manual.

Safety Instructions >>
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
Continued use under the following conditions may cause fire or electric shock.
Contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer for repair service if the product
is damaged.
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power
off and remove the battery.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power
off and remove the battery.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply
voltage.
Do not use the camera in areas near water, rain, snow, high humidity,
sand, dirt or combustible gas* unless it is properly sealed in the
waterproof housing provided.
* Warning - the camera inside the waterproof housing IS NOT certified
to be intrinsically safe. Using the camera in an environment containing
combustible gases may result in explosion or fire.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
The battery might cause poisoning. If any part of the battery is accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

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Cautions
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to
leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your
body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your
eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous
use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause
burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire.
Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and
electric shock.

Battery Usage >>
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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety
Instructions and the notes described below:
 Use only the specified battery (3.7V) provided with the camera.
 Extremely cold environments can shorten the battery life and reduce camera
performance.
 When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery
that has not been used for an extended period of time, it may affect
the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its
performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery
and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
 The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the
camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
 The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
 If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the
camera to prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power
is left. Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance
may be impaired.
 Always keep the battery terminals clean.
 There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
 Dispose of used battery according to your local recycling laws.
 To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal
objects when carrying or storing.
This symbol mark [crossed-out wheeled bin] indicates separate
collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. The batteries
provided with this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Please use the return and collection systems available
in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this
chemical symbol means that the batteries contains a heavy
metal at a certain concentration. It is indicated as follows:
Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead.

Important Notes on Waterproof Function >>
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Important Notes on Waterproof Function and Waterproof Housing
 Read and understand the instructions contained in this manual before
using underwater.
 The inner camera is not waterproof or shock protected. Seal the camera
inside the waterproof housing in areas of water, rain, snow, high humidity,
sand, dirt or combustible gas*.
* Warning - the camera inside the waterproof housing IS NOT certified
to be intrinsically safe. Using the camera in an environment containing
combustible gases may result in explosion or fire.
 Follow these important O-ring care instructions or the waterproof housing
may leak.
* Do not lubricate o-ring.
* Inspect and clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces for sand, hair and
other debris before every use. Clean O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces
with cleaning brush provided.
* Inspect O-ring and O-ring contact surfaces for damage (cuts, scratches,
tears, cracks, dents and any other imperfections.) Replace O-ring or have
waterproof housing serviced if the O-ring or O-ring contact surfaces become
damaged.
* Do not use underwater housing if O-ring or O-ring contact surfaces are
damaged.
* Make sure O-ring is completely seated into O-ring groove before sealing
housing.
* Make sure the O-ring is not twisted when seated in the O-ring groove.
* Carefully follow O-ring removal and installation instructions contained on
page 67 of this manual.
* Replace O-ring every year to ensure proper seal. Only use approved
SeaLife O-ring designed for the DC1400 (Item # SL72017). Replacement
O-rings are available at your local authorized SeaLife dealer, or online at
www.sealifepartsdirect.com (USA Only).
 Carefully close lid and latch to seal housing and make sure there are no
obstructions that prevent housing from closing or sealing properly.

Notes on Waterproof Function >>
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 Soak and rinse waterproof housing in fresh water for about 2 minutes after
underwater use or if the housing becomes dirty.
* Press each button several times to clean out any saltwater, sand or dirt
that may be trapped under the buttons.
* Use clean, soft cloth to dry housing.
* Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry.
 Do not let any moisture or dirt get inside housing when opening. This may
result in damage to the inner camera.
 Make sure that you and the waterproof housing are completely dry before
opening the waterproof door or changing the batteries or the SD memory
card.
 Avoid opening housing in wet, sandy or humid environments. It is
recommended to open and load the housing in dry cool air, such as inside
an air conditioned room. This will prevent water or humidity from being
trapped inside the housing, which may cause fogging to occur or damage
the inner camera.
 Avoid getting sunscreen or suntan oil on the camera as it may cause
discoloration of the surface. If any oil gets on the camera, wash it off
immediately with warm water.
 The waterproof function does not apply to the camera’s accessories.
 Do not exceed the depth rating of 60m (200ft.) or the housing may become
damaged and leak.
 The camera may sink if dropped in water, so be sure to attach the strap
to your wrist or buoyancy control device (BCD) when using the camera in
or near water.
 Store housing at room temperature in a clean and dry place.
 Do not expose housing to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
 Do not store housing in extreme high temperatures, such as the trunk of
your car.
 Keep the housing unlatched when storing for more than 3 months.

Contents >>
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CONTENTS
11 INTRODUCTION
11 Overview
12 Package Contents
13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
13 Front View
13 Rear View
14 LCD Monitor Display
18 GETTING STARTED
18 Preparation
19 Charging the Battery
20 Speed Scrolling and Menu Navigation
21 Initial Settings
22 Choosing the Language / Formating Memory Card
23 CAPTURE MODE
23 Capturing Images (Taking Pictures)
24 Setting the Focus
25 About Easy Set-up Mode
26 Setting the Scene Mode
29 About External Flash Modes
31 About Dive and Snorkel Modes
33 Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image
34 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image
35 Taking and Combining Panoramic Pictures
36 About Spy Mode
37 HD VIDEO MODE
37 Recording Video Clips
38 Playing Back Video Clips
39 PLAYBACK MODE
39 Playing Back Still Images
40 Removing Red-eye
40 Dynamic Lighting Feature
41 Attaching Voice Memos
41 Playing back voice memo
42 Protecting Images
43 Canceling the Protection

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44 Erasing Images and Video Clips in Playback Mode
45 MENU OPTIONS
45 Capture Menu
50 Setting Manual White Balance (WB)
51 Video Menu
53 Playback Menu
55 Setup Menu
58 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER
58 Downloading Your Files
59 EDITING SOFTWARE
60 SPECIFICATIONS (INNER CAMERA ONLY)
61 APPENDIX
61 Possible number of shots (still image)
61 Possible recording time / sec (video clip)
62 UNDERWATER HOUSING INSTRUCTIONS
63 MUST DO for underwater housing:
65 Maintaining a waterproof seal
66 Quick waterproof test (before you depart on your dive trip)
67 HOW TO INSTALL AND REMOVE O-RING
69 HOW TO OPEN AND CLOSE WATERPROOF HOUSING
71 INSTALLING THE FLASH LINK OPTICAL CABLE ADAPTER
73 HOW TO SET-UP THE WATERPROOF HOUSING
75 USING AND CLEANING THE UNDERWATER HOUSING AND
CAMERA
77 GREAT UNDERWATER PICTURES MADE EASY
79 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
83 HOUSING SPECIFICATIONS

Introduction >>
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the SeaLife DC1400 digital underwater camera. This
is not your ordinary land camera in a waterproof housing. The SeaLife camera
includes special onboard software and exposure programs that have been
developed through extensive underwater testing and research to ensure bright,
colorful underwater pictures and video. It is equipped with the latest digital
technology which means the camera is automatic and easy to use.
The SeaLife waterproof housing is constructed from the finest materials to
ensure long-lasting and reliable performance. It’s fully rubber armored body
offers superior shock protection. The durable polycarbonate underbody can
withstand underwater pressure down to 200ft/60m. It’s large shutter button and
wide-spread controls ensures a sure-grip and easy handling, even with dive
gloves on. All metallic parts are made of high-grade stainless steel to survive
the punishing saltwater and marine environment.
If you do not already own an underwater strobe, you may consider purchasing
this important accessory to add color and brightness to your underwater
pictures. The seemingly dark and colorless underwater world is actually
bursting with magical, vibrant colors - you [and your camera] just need a light
to see it. You will be amazed at the great underwater pictures you can take
with the addition of the SeaLife Digital Pro Flash (item # SL961). Please visit
your local dive shop or www.sealife-cameras.com for more information about
the SeaLife flash.
There are so many more features and benefits that you will surely enjoy. All
of us at SeaLife hope to exceed your expectations with this new camera.
Happy diving!
UW picture taken with
SeaLife Digital Pro Flash
UW picture taken without
SeaLife Digital Pro Flash
Picture of SeaLife
camera with
Digital Pro Flash

Package Contents >>
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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components (with item #):
 Digital Camera (SL72001)
 Underwater Housing (SL114) with lanyard (SL72070)
 Instruction manual (SL72025) and Quick Guide (SL72024)
 USB cable (SL18130)
 AV cable (SL18131)
 Camera strap (item # not available)
 Camera pouch (SL70090)
 AC power adapter (SL72032)
 International plug adapters (SL19003)
 Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (SL7014)
 Flash Link optical cable adapter (SL72052)
 Moisture Muncher capsules / 2-pack sample (SL2522)
 Cleaning brush (SL256) and lens cloth (SL25210)
Common (Optional) Accessories:
 SD/SDHC memory card (Recommend 16GB Class 6 SDHC memory card)
 Spare battery (Item # SL7014)
 SeaLife Digital Pro Flash (SL961)
 Moisture Muncher capsules 10-pack (SL911)
 SeaLife 3-in1 U/W Photo-Video Dive Light (SL980)
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
Visit your local SeaLife dealer or www.sealife-cameras.com for a
complete listing of accessories.
NOTE

Getting To Know Your Camera >>
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Item Function
Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode
1.
Shutter button
(Set button when in
menu)
Record button
(Set button when in
menu)
Still Image: Zoom in on picture
Video Clip Start/stop video clip
2.
Mode button:
Select video or picture
mode
Mode button:
Select video or picture
mode
Return to capture mode
3. Playback mode Playback mode Return to capture mode
4. Focus Focus Next 10 image
5. Compensation
> -- Previous image
6. Self timer Self timer Next image
7. SET: opens scene
mode selection screen --
Still image: Records/Plays voice
memo ( if “Voice Memo” is activated).
Video clip: Play/Pause video clip
8. Flash -- Previous 10 image
9.
10.
--
Capture menu
--
Video menu
Delete
Playback Menu
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
1. Zoom lever (Menu scrolling lever)
2. Flash
3. ON/OFF Power button
4. Status LED
5. Self-timer LED
6. Microphone
7. Lens
A. LCD monitor
B. USB and AV OUT terminal
C. Strap Holder
D. Battery / Memory card cover
E. Tripod socket
F. Speaker
Front View
Rear View

Getting To Know Your Camera >>
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LCD Monitor Display
Capture mode
1. Zoom status
2. Available number of shots
3. Image Stab.
4. Storage media
[ ] Internal memory (no card)
[ ] SD/SDHC memory card
5. Battery condition
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power
6. Focus setting
[ ] Auto
[ ] AF Tracking
[ ] Face Detect
[ ] Macro
[ ] Super Macro
[ ] Infinity
7. Flash mode
[ ] Auto
[ ] Flash On
[ ] Flash Off
[ ] Red-eye
[ ] Slow Sync
[ ] Pre-flash
[ ] Macro Flash (Ext Flash Auto mode only)
[ ] Far Flash (Ext Flash Auto mode only)
8. [ ] Exposure compensation
(It can not be used in below
modes: Tv, Av, Intelligent Scene,
Smile Detection, Skin Soften,
De-blemish, Portrait Man
& Portrait Lady. )
[ ] Backlight correction
(It can only be used in Skin
Soften, De-blemish, Portrait Man
and Portrait Lady.)
9. Self-timer & Self-portrait icon
[ ] Off
[ ] Self-portrait
[ ] 2 sec.
[ ] 10 sec.
[ ] 10+2 sec.
10. [ ] Histogram
11. Image size resolution
[ ] 4288 x 3216
[ ] 3264 x 2448
[ ] 2304 x 1728
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480
12. Set key: SCN hint icon
13. Main focus area

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14. Date and time
15. Quick shot
16. Capture mode icon
[ ] Single
[ ] Spy mode
[ ] Continuous
[ ] AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)
[ ] Album Shot
[ ] Burst
[ ] Cont.flash
[ ] Pre-shot
[ ] Coupl.shot
[ ] Burst 30fps
17. White balance
[ ] Auto
[ ] Incand.
[ ] Ext. Flash
[ ] BluWtr <25ft/8m
[ ] BluWtr >25ft/8m
[ ] GrnWtr <25ft/8m
[ ] GrnWtr > 25ft/8m
[ ] Fluoresc.1
[ ] Fluoresc.2
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Manual WB
18. Image quality
[ ] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
19. ISO
[ ] Auto
[ ] ISO 100
[ ] ISO 200
[ ] ISO 400
[ ] ISO 800
[ ] ISO 1600
[ ] ISO 3200
20. Slow shutter warning
21. Mode icon / Scene mode
[ ] Program AE
[ ] Dive
[ ] Snorkel
[ ] Ext Flash Auto
[ ] Ext Flash Manual
[ ] Ext Light
[ ] Ext Flash + Light
[ ] Auto
[ ] Tv (Shutter Speed Priority)
[ ] Av (Aperture Priority)
[ ] Intelligent Scene
[ ] Smile Detection
[ ] Anti-shake
[ ] Panorama PanCapture
[ ] Skin Soften
[ ] De-blemish
[ ] Portrait Man
[ ] Portrait Lady
[ ] Landscape
[ ] Sports
[ ] Night Portrait
[ ] Night Scene
[ ] Candlelight
[ ] Fireworks
[ ] Text
[ ] Sunset
[ ] Sunrise
[ ] Splash Water
[ ] Flow Water
[ ] Snow
[ ] Beach
[ ] Pets
[ ] Natural Green

Getting To Know Your Camera >>
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Video mode
1. Zoom status
2. Storage media
3. Battery condition
4. Focus setting
5. Flash off
6. Self-timer icon
7. Video resolution
8. Elapsed time /
Available recording time
9. Main focus area
10.Date and time
11. Video quality
12.Audio off
13.Mode icon
Playback mode -
Still image playback
1. Voice memo
2. DPOF icon
3. Protect icon
4. Folder / File number
5. Storage media
6. Battery condition
7. Image size resolution
8. Set key: Play hint icon
9. Date and time
10.Histogram
11. Aperture value /
Shutter speed
12.Exposure value
13.Image quality
14. ISO
15.Mode icon

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1. Protect icon
2. Folder / File number
3. Storage media
4. Battery condition
5. Volume mode
6. Total recorded time
7. Video status bar
8. Video condition icon
9. Elapsed time
10. Set key: Play /
Pause hint icon
11. Down key:
Stop hint icon
12. Mode icon
Playback mode - Video playback

Getting Started >>
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
[Important: Camera strap must be removed
when using camera inside the waterproof
housing]
2. Open the battery/memory card cover.
3. Insert the supplied battery with correct
orientation as shown.
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Sold separately).
 The camera has 32MB internal memory
(23MB available for image storage), but
you can load an SD/SDHC memory
card to expand the camera’s memory
capacity.
 Be sure to format the memory card with
this camera before its initial usage. Refer
to page 22 for instructions on how to
format the memory card.
5. Close the battery/memory card cover and
make sure it is locked securely.

Getting Started >>
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To prevent valuable data from
being accidentally erased from
an SD/SDHC memory card, you
can slide the write protect tab (on
the side of the SD/SDHC memory
card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit, or erase data on an
SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card.
To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off
the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If
inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on,
the camera will automatically turn off.
NOTE
Charging the Battery
The battery is not fully charged at the time of purchase. Fully charge the
battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use to
maximize its performance and lifetime.
1. Connect camera to USB-AC adapter with USB cable.
2. Insert the plug into a wall outlet.
3. Camera display will show two selections: “PC” or “Charge”.
Select “Charge” and press the Set button.
* Note: The Green status light will turn off approximately
12 hours after charging is complete.
*

Getting Started >>
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Speed Scrolling and Menu Navigation
There are two ways to navigate the menus:
I. Speed scrolling
When the Menu is open, use the Zoom lever to scroll through the menus and
the shutter button to set the camera. This is how you adjust the camera settings
when the camera is inside the underwater housing.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Turn the zoom lever right [ ] to scroll down or right through the menu.
3. Turn the zoom lever left [ ] to scroll up or left through the menu.
4. The Shutter button functions like the Set button when the Menu is open -
Press the Shutter button to confirm the setting.
II. Navigation button scrolling
This is the traditional method for scrolling through the menu. When the Menu
is open, use the Nav button to scroll through the menus and press the Set
button to confirm your selection. You can use traditional Nav button scrolling
or Speed Scrolling when the camera is NOT inside the underwater housing.
1. Press the Menu button.
2. Use the Nav button to move up, down, left and right through the menus.
3. Press the Set button to confirm the setting.
VERY IMPORTANT:
 Whenever the instruction manual refers to p / q / t / u, you can use the
zoom lever or navigation button.
 Whenever the instruction manual refers to the SET button, you can use
the Shutter or Set button.