Sealife ReefMaster Mini User manual

Waterproof / Shockproof
Digital Sports Camera
ReefMaster Mini / SL320
ECOshot / SL321
 English
Instruction Manual
Go to www.sealife-cameras.com/service/manuals.html for
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ITALIANO and ESPANOL versions

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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified
in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required
to stop operation of the equipment.

EN-2
READ THIS FIRST
Trademark Information
 Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
 Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
 Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
 SD™ is a trademark.
 Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.
 Sealife®, ReefMaster®, moisture muncher® and Land & Sea® are registered
trademarks of Pioneer Research.
 Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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 product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different
from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers
often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their
market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such
as memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal
memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included
accessories.
 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your digital camera.
 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.
 The SeaLife digital camera has an operating system called “firmware” that controls
all the camera functions. Just like computer programs are updated from time to
time, SeaLife® may also release free firmware updates to further enhance the
performance of the camera. Visit the SeaLife website Firmware download center
on occasion and check if there are new firmware updates: www.sealife-cameras.
com/service/firmware.html.
 For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website, www.sealife-cameras.
com or contact your dealer.

EN-3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power
OFF and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the
store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the
power OFF and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the
store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection,
ask the store of purchase.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

EN-4
Cautions
Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of
the terminals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and
injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing
or leaking.
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. Avoid drops, impact or 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.

EN-5
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 following AA batteries:
 SeaLife Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. Carefully follow
charging instructions. Using rechargeable batteries is most cost effective and
helps save our environment.
 Lithium non-rechargeable batteries. Lithium batteries last the longest of all
batteries but they are expensive and they are not rechargeable.
 High-energy alkaline batteries.
 Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can
shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
 The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the
flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
 The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and
not a malfunction.
 If the camera is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery from
the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
 Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the battery maker instructions.

EN-6
Notes on Waterproof Function
 Do not place the camera directly on the sand at the beach or similar places.
 The camera will sink if dropped in water, so be sure to attach the strap and slip the
strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water.
 The silicone o-ring (located on the inside of the waterproof door) must be perfectly
clean before each use. Refer to important o-ring care instructions in this manual.
 Be sure to check that the waterproof door is securely locked before using the
camera in an environment where it is likely to get wet or dirty, such as underwater
or at the beach. Water, sand or dirt inside the camera may cause failure of the
camera. Wipe off any water or dirt with a dry cloth as soon as possible after using
the camera.
 Avoid opening the battery/SD card cover at the beach or by the sea. Wait until the
camera is completely dry before changing the batteries or the SD memory card.
Avoid changing the batteries or card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty,
and make sure that your hands are dry.
 If the camera is very dirty or after it has been used in the sea, make sure that it is
turned off and the waterproof door is firmly closed before rinsing it under running
tap water or leaving it in a bowl of clean water for a short time (2 or 3 minutes)
 Avoid getting sunscreen or sun 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.

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Contents
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 10
Overview .............................................................................................................. 10
Package Contents ............................................................................................... 11
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA .................................................................... 12
Front View ........................................................................................................... 12
Rear View ............................................................................................................ 13
LCD Monitor Information ..................................................................................... 14
PREPARING THE CAMERA .................................................................................... 16
Installing the Batteries ......................................................................................... 16
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ................. 17
Attaching the Camera Strap ................................................................................ 18
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................. 19
Turning the Power On/Off .................................................................................... 19
Choosing the Screen Language .......................................................................... 20
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................... 21
Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory .......................................... 22
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ........................................................................................... 23
Shooting Images - The Basics ............................................................................. 23
Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................................................................. 24
Using the Zoom Function .................................................................................... 26
Setting Focus ....................................................................................................... 27
Using the Flash .................................................................................................... 28
Using the Flash in External Flash Mode .............................................................. 29
Using the Self-Timer ............................................................................................ 30
Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ....................................................... 31
Setting White Balance ......................................................................................... 32
Setting White Balance in SEA mode ................................................................... 33
Setting Manual White Balance ............................................................................ 34
Scene Mode Selection ......................................................................................... 35
About Spy Mode .................................................................................................. 36

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PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS .......................................................................... 37
Viewing Images .................................................................................................. 37
Magnifying Images .............................................................................................. 38
Thumbnail Display ............................................................................................... 39
Slideshow Display ............................................................................................... 40
VIDEO MODE ............................................................................................................ 41
Recording Video Clips ......................................................................................... 41
Playing Back Video Clips ..................................................................................... 42
PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES ....................................................... 43
Deleting Images/Video Clips ............................................................................... 43
Protecting Images/Video Clips ............................................................................ 45
Setting the DPOF ................................................................................................ 47
Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer ..................................................... 49
TAKING UNDERWATER PICTURES ....................................................................... 51
Maintaining a waterproof seal .............................................................................. 52
How to Install and Remove O-ring ....................................................................... 55
How to Install Deflector ........................................................................................ 56
Using and cleaning camera underwater .............................................................. 58
Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy ............................................................... 59
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER ........ 61
Step 1: Connect the digital camera to your computer ......................................... 62
Step 2: Download images or video clips .............................................................. 63
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................... 64
Installing Photo Explorer ...................................................................................... 64
Installing Photo Express ...................................................................................... 65
USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA .............................................. 66
Step 1: Install the PC camera driver .................................................................... 66
Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer ......................................... 67

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MENU OPTIONS ....................................................................................................... 68
Camera Menu ...................................................................................................... 68
Video Menu ......................................................................................................... 71
Playback Menu .................................................................................................... 72
Setup Menu ......................................................................................................... 73
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 75
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 76

EN-10
INTRODUCTION
Overview
Let the Land & Sea adventures begin with your new SeaLife waterproof/shockproof
digital camera. Equipped with the latest digital technology means the camera is
automatic and easy to use. Here are some of the unique features that you will surely
enjoy.
 Land & Sea® Exposure Modes
Special exposure programs for taking
bright, colorful underwater pictures
with external flash accessory (Ext
Flash accessory mode) or without
flash accessory (Sea mode)
 SPY mode
Sets camera to automatically take
continuous images at pre set time
intervals.
 6.0 Megapixels
A high-resolution CCD sensor
provides 6.0 megapixels for high
quality images.
 Auto flash
An auto flash sensor automatically
detects the shooting (lighting)
conditions and determines whether
the flash should be used.
 2.0” LTPS color image LCD monitor
 Digital zoom: 1x~4x
 16MB internal (built-in) memory
(14MB available for image storage)
Images can be captured without
using a memory card.
 Support for SD memory card for
memory expansion up to 1 GB
Recommend using only SanDisk,
Panasonic or Toshiba brand SD
cards.
 USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant)
Still images, video clips, or voice
recording files that you have recorded
can be downloaded to your computer
using the USB cable.
 DPOF functionality
DPOF can be used to print your
images on a DPOF compatible printer
by simply inserting the memory card.
 PictBridge support
You can connect the camera directly
to a printer that supports PictBridge
and perform image selection and
printing using the camera monitor
screen and controls.
 Scene mode
You may select a previously set
recording mode for the following
situations: Auto, Sport, Night,
Portrait, Landscape, Backlight, Sea,
Ext. Flash, or Spy.
 Provided editing software: Photo
Explorer / Photo Express
You can enhance and retouch your
images on your computer by using
the provided editing software.

EN-11
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the
event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact
your dealer.
Common Product Components:
 Digital Camera
 Camera Strap
 Camera Pouch
 2 x AA Alkaline batteries
 1 x Desiccant capsule
 User’s Manual
 USB Cable
 Software CD-ROM
 Deflector (for optional flash accessory)
 Spare Oring (item # SL32018)
Common (Optional) Accessories:
 SD memory card
 Rechargeable AA batteries
 SeaLife Mini Wide Angle lens (item # SL973)
 SeaLife Digital flash (item # SL960D)
 Moisture Muncher® desiccant capsules
 For a complete listing of all optional accessories, please visit an authorized
SeaLife dealer or the website www.SeaLife.cameras.com.
 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

EN-12
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
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1. Shutter button
2. Lens
3. Waterproof door
4. Latch
5. Latch lock
6. PC/USB terminal
7. Battery cover
8. Flash
9. SD memory card slot

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Rear View
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1.  Arrow button (Left)
Self-timer button
2.  Arrow button (Up)
MENU button
3. OK button
Power switch / Digital zoom button
4. Playback button
5.  Arrow button (Right)
Flash button
6.  Arrow button (Down)
MODE button
7. Strap holder
8. Tripod socket
9. LCD monitor
10. Focus switch
Macro mode
Normal mode
11. Status LED

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LCD Monitor Information
 Camera Mode
1. Internal memory/SD memory card
indicator
[ ] Status of internal memory
[ ] Status of SD memory card
2. Remaining battery status
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power
3. Flash mode
[ Blank ] Auto
[ ] Red-eye Reduction
[ ] Forced Flash
[ ] Flash Off
[ ] Macro Flash
[ ] Far Flash
4. Focus area
5. Image size
[ ] 2816 x 2112
[ ] 2272 x 1704
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480
6. Possible number of shots
7. Quality
[ ] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
8. Date and time
9. Self-timer icon
[ 10s ] 10 sec.
[ 2s ] 2 sec.
[ 10+2s ] 10+2 sec.
10. Unsteady hold warning icon
11. [ ] Exposure compensation
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12. White balance
[ Blank ] Auto
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Tungsten
[ ] Fluorescent
[ ] Manual WB
[< 25ft/8m] Underwater less than 25ft/8m
[> 25ft/8m] Underwater greater than
25ft/8m
13. Focus mode
[ ] Macro
[ ] Normal
14. Scene mode
[ A ] Auto
[ ] Sport
[ ] Night
[ ] Portrait
[ ] Landscape
[ ] Backlight
[ ] Sea
[ ] Ext. Flash
[ ] Spy

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 Video Mode
1. Video mode
2. Recordable movie time available
3. SD memory card indicator
(if present)
4. Battery power indicator
5. Focus area
 Image Playback
1. Playback mode
2. SD memory card indicator
(if present)
3. Battery power indicator
4. Playback information
 Video Playback
1. Playback mode
2. Video mode
3. Total of recorded time
4. SD memory card indicator
(if present)
5. Battery power indicator
6. Playback indicator
7. Playback information
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Size
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EN-16
PREPARING THE CAMERA
Installing the Batteries
Use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital
camera is off before removing the batteries.
1. Slide the latch lock to unlock the latch
and open the waterproof door as shown
in the illustration.
2. Open the inside battery cover and insert
the batteries in the correct orientation
as shown in the illustration.
3. Close both the battery cover and
waterproof door and lock the latch.
 To remove the batteries,turn
the camera off before removing
batteries and hold the camera
with the waterproof door facing
sideways, then open the door.
 Important: Make sure that you
and the camera are dry before
opening the waterproof door.
 Be careful not to drop the
batteries when opening or
closing the battery cover.
 Opening the waterproof door
with the camera held sideways
will prevent water drops for
entering the internal electronic
areas.
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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional
Accessory)
The digital camera comes with 16MB of internal memory (14MB available for image
storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera.
It is recommended to expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure
Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.
1. Make sure your camera is turned off
before inserting or removing a memory
card.
2. Open the waterproof door and then the
inside battery cover.
3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct
orientation as shown in the illustration.
4. Close both the battery and battery/SD
card covers and lock the latch.
 To remove the SD memory card,
make sure the camera is turned
off. Press lightly on the edge of the
memory card and it will eject.
Important: Use only SanDisk, Panasonic or Toshiba brand SD memory cards up
to 1GB in size. Other brands and larger SD Memory cards may work fine but their
compatibility and performance can not be guaranteed with the camera.
 Be sure to format an SD memory card with
this digital camera before using it. Refer to
section in the manual titled “Formatting an
SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for
further details.
 To prevent valuable data from being
accidentally erased from an SD card, you
can slide the write protect tab (on the side of
the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.
 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD
memory card, you must unlock the card.

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Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.
LED Indicators
Color State During photography During connection to a PC
Green Solid Ready for shot. System ready.
Green Flashing Accessing files in progress.
Flash charging in progress.
Accessing files in progress.