Seashell SS-i User manual

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iPhone*Marine Photo Pack
iPhone* 用防水フォトハウジング
iPhone* 방수 카메라 하우징
iPhone*防水攝影套裝
Custodia impermeabile per foto iPhone*
Cuerpo de cámara submarina para iPhone*
Boîtier photo étanche pour iPhone*
iPhone* Unterwasser-Photo-Gehäuse
User Manual
ユーザーマニアル
사용자 매뉴얼
使用手冊
Manuale d’uso
Manual de usuario
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Bedienungsanleitung
www.seashell.hk
# The copyright of the trademark “iPhone” is held by Apple Inc..

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CONTENTS
1. INFORMATION
1.1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 2
1.2. Disclaimer ........................................................................................................ 2
1.3. Components..................................................................................................... 3
1.4. Unpacking ........................................................................................................ 4
2. USING SEASHELL
2.1. Attention ........................................................................................................... 5
2.2. Setting up Seashell housing............................................................................. 5
2.3. Waterproof test for Seashell............................................................................. 6
2.4. Preparation of iPhone ...................................................................................... 7
2.5. Operation of Seashell housing ......................................................................... 8
2.6. Unloading iPhone from Seashell housing ........................................................ 8
2.7. Water Leakage ................................................................................................. 8
2.8. Maintenance of main O-ring............................................................................. 9
2.9. Maintenance of small O-rings of the press buttons........................................ .. 9
2.10. Maintenance of seashell housing..................................................................... 10
2.11. Preparation of Seashell.................................................................................... 10
2.12. Loading iPhone into Seashell........................................................................... 10
2.13. Photographing.................................................................................................. 11
2.14. Storage............................................................................................................. 11
3. OTHERS
3.1. Specication..................................................................................................... 11
3.2. Options……………………………………………………................................….. 12
English

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USER MANUAL
Seashell Waterproof Photo Housing for Apple
iPhone SS-i5/SS-i
This manual also serves other Seashell models in
the same product series
Zear Corporation Ltd
1. INFORMATION
1.1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Seashell waterproof
photo housing for iPhone.
Seashell is the world’s rst waterproof housing
specically designed for underwater photography
with iPhone. The versatile Seashell can be used at
beach, pool, for scuba, snorkeling, swimming and
many outdoor activities. It can operate down to a
131 feet (40 meters) depth.
Seashell is pre-congured with iPhone without an
iPhone jacket. However, it also allows an iPhone
with jacket of less than 1/8 inch (3mm) thick by
customizing Seashell with the accessories kit
provided. A few minutes is all that required to do so.
Seashell works with the standard camera apps
which comes along with iPhone. Zear Corporation
Limited also provides proprietary apps “Seashell
Lite”. It allows you to operate your iPhone more
easily while underwater.
Please carefully follow this manual to set up your
Seashell housing, so you may enjoy the best result
and benet from the best protection for your iPhone.
Before use, it is important to inspect the Seashell
housing to ensure it is functional. Carry out
waterproof test as explained in the following
sections. If problem occurs, please contact your
retailer for warranty assistance.
1.2. Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to ensure the content of
this manual accurate and complete. No liability will be
accepted for any shortcomings alleged.
Zear Corporation Limited, the manufacturer of this
product, and its agents reserve the right to change
the specications without notice.
Without written permission from Zear Corporation
Limited, no part of this user manual may be reprinted,
translated, copied or transmitted in any form.
Zear Corporation Limited has made every effort
to produce this product to be used with Apple
iPhone. However, Zear Corporation and its agents
accept no responsibility for any functional or
performance limitations.
Zear Corporation Limited and its agents are
not responsible for any consequential damages
or incidental damages caused by use of the
Seashell housing.

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1.3. components
AB
C
D
A
B
C
D
Lock
Side Spacer
Side Spacer
Front
Spacer
Back Foam Cushion
O-Ring
O-Ring Grease
Lens Window Lens Ring
Strap Mount
Tripod Mount Hinge
Display Hood
Lens Hood Cover
Lock Hinge
A-D
Buttons
A-D Buttons-Rubber Head
Lock Button

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1.4. Unpacking
Seashell waterproof housing is sold as part of package. Please ensure receipt of all necessary items for
proper use. Your purchase should include:
Seashell housing
Front cushion set
Hand strap
Side cushion set
O-ring
O-ring grease
Quick setup guide
Manual with warranty card

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2. USING SEASHELL
2.1. Attention
It is very important to read through following safety
precaution before using your Seashell housing
in order to guarantee safety and to avoid any
damage.
a. If water leaks, remove the housing and your
iPhone from water as quickly as possible.
b. Keep the Seashell housing open when not in
use for an extended period to avoid deformation
of the water seal O-ring.
c. Avoid direct sunlight, heat or re.
d. Do not use the neck strap when diving with
Seashell housing as it may cause accidental
strangulation.
e. Do not use Seashell housing for depths below
131 feet (40m).
f. Do not attempt to make any alteration to the
Seashell housing as it may affect its waterproof
performance.
g. Do not apply excessive force to the Seashell housing,
or to the controls, as this may cause damage.
h. Backup the data in your iPhone before use to
avoid any potential loss of data.
In case a large temperature difference, condensation
may occur in the seashell housing, place a small bag
of dry bead into the housing if necessary.
2.2. Setting up Seashell housing
a. Seashell housing is preset for the iPhone model
as indicated on the packing.
b. For iPhone with jacket, take off the pre-installed
side spacers and replace them with smaller
sizes spacers supplied with the packing.
c. The size of the spacers is indicated both on the
spacers set and on each side spacers.
SS-i
SS-i5
44
4 4
44
22
iPhone 5
iPhone 3G / 3GS
4
2
4
2
2
2
22
4
2 2
iPhone 4 / 4S
4
4 4
4
4
Pre-installed 2mm and 4mm spacers

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d. The side spacers can
easily be taken off by
hand without any tool.
e. Do not use the side spacers which hold the
iPhone too tight as they may damage the
phone. If too tight, replace them with smaller
spacers.
f. SS-i: Front spacers and side spacers may also
be used for customizing Seashell housing to
other compatible iPhone models.
2.3. Waterproof test for Seashell
a. Close the Seashell housing without an iPhone
inside and lock securely.
b. Submerse the Seashell
housing into water to a
minimum depth of 10 inches
(200mm) for at least 5
minutes.
20cm
c. Remove the housing from the water. Check if
there is any water inside the housing. If not, the
housing is leak proof.
d. Dry the Seashell housing with cloth or paper
towel completely.
e. Open the Seashell housing by lifting the sliding
knob at the lock.
f. Use tissue paper to adsorb, but mot to wipe the
residue water at the edge of the housing
g. Refer to the section in this manual for O-ring
maintenance if leak presents.
h. Contact Zear Corporation Ltd Customer
service at [email protected] if you need
assistance.

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2.4. Preparation of iPhone
a. Make settings and check your iPhone in a dry
and clean location.
b. Set iPhone to Airplane
mode and switch off all
alarms and notications
f. Set brightness of the
screen to Max.
h. Be sure the battery of the iPhone is sufciently
charged.
i. Load the iPhone into the Seashell housing after
all of the settings have been made.
j. To avoid any notication popup, do not move
any internet- connecting icons to the button left
or right corner of the screen under ight mode.
k. A proprietary Seashell camera app can be
downloaded from Apple apps store for easier
use, especially underwater. Move this icon to
the other side of the bottom corner if necessary.
Search “ Seashell Lite” at Apps store to nd this
apps and download it.
l. Before use seashell camera app, please go to
“Location Services”,switch the service on for
this app.
m.User should backup the data in iPhone* before
using our housing to avoid any potential loss.
to avoid incoming call or alarms during the
camera mode operation.
c. Lock Portrait Orientation.
d. Set Auto-Lock to ”Never”.
g. Set camera ash to
“off”. (Exclude iPhone*
3/3Gs)
e. Move Camera icon to
the bottom corner of the
screen. Avoid putting
“Mail” icon at this location.

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2.5. Operation of Seashell housing
a. Load the iPhone into the Seashell front housing
2.6. Unloading iPhone from Seashell housing
a. Rinse the Seashell housing with tap water
thoroughly while the iPhone is still inside the
Seashell housing
b. Completely dry the Seashell housing with cloth
or paper towel.
c. Open the Seashell housing by lifting the sliding
knob at the lock.
d. Unload the iPhone from the housing.
e. If the housing is difcult to open, swing the lock
all the way to the rear housing. The tag at the
lock can push against the front housing and
make the housing easier to separate.
b. Turn on and unlock the iPhone before closing
the Seashell housing.
c. Close the housing and check that it is securely
locked.
d. Press the button to activate the camera function
e. Use “still” or “video” buttons as desired.
f. Press home key if camera is not used to
conserve battery charge.
2.7. Water Leakage
a. In case water leak is observed while using the
Seashell housing, stop using it, and remove it
from water as quickly as possible.
b. Failure to do so may cause an electrical or re
hazard. The iPhone may also be damaged.
c. Immediately wipe with a cloth or tissue paper to
dry off the iPhone and the inside of the housing.
Inspect and apply necessary maintenance.

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2.8. Maintenance of main O-ring
a. Keep the main O-ring clean, as a dirty O-ring
may cause leakage.
b. When the O-ring becomes dirty, by hand,
remove the O-ring from the slot of the Seashell
housing. Avoid using sharp tools which may
damage the O-ring.
c. Do not over-stretch the O-ring as it may
cause damage.
d. Clean the O-ring by ushing tap water, and
gently remove the dirt with your ngers.
e. Apply one drop of O-ring grease and spread it
along the whole length of the O-ring using your
ngers pulling from one direction until the entire
O-ring is coated with O-ring grease, as shown.
g. Never use any other grease not supplied by
Zear Corporation Ltd.
h. Do not use paper towel or cloth to apply O-ring
grease, use your ngers only.
i. Gently put the lubricated O-ring by hand back
into the O-ring grove at the rear housing.
j. Clean and lubricate the main O-ring periodically
to ensure best performance.
k. Replace the O-ring annually.
l. Clean all dirt or sand at the O-ring grove with
tissue paper before putting the O-ring back if
required.
2.9. Maintenance of small O-rings of the
press buttons
a. Press the button all the way down.
b. Use the blunt end of a toothpick to apply a
small amount of O-ring grease to the junction of
the press button shaft and the rear housing
f. Applying too much O-ring grease may cause
leakage.
潤滑油
潤滑劑
Lubricant
c. Press the button a few times and the lubricant
grease will be transferred to the small O-ring
d. Repeat the same for all other buttons.

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2.11. Preparation of the Seashell
a. Fasten the neck strap or the hand strip to the
strap mounts of Seashell.
b. Use of neck strap underwater is dangerous
as an entangled neck strap may cause
strangulation or other mishap.
c. Inspect the O-ring of the Seashell to ensure
sufcient grease is present, and cleanliness.
If necessary, apply grease to the O-ring as
instructed in the O-ring maintenance sections.
2.10. Maintenance of Seashell housing
a. Generously wash and rinse the outside of the
housing with fresh water without opening the
housing.
b. After salt water use, immerse the housing
completely, soak the housing without opening it
in fresh water for several hours, and clean extra
thoroughly.
c. Use a soft cloth or tissue paper to gently dry the
housing. Be careful as sand or dirt may cause
scratches.
d. Salt water residual may cause corrosion of
metal parts.
e. Use tissue paper to absorb, but not to wipe the
residue water at the edge of the housing.
f. Use a soft, clean cloth to clean the inside of the
housing.
2.12. Loading iPhone into Seashell
a. Lay the Seashell housing on at surface while
putting the iPhone into it.
b. Close the Seashell housing by pressing the
front and rear housing together.
c. Flip the lock and press it against the front
housing until it is securely locked.

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3. OTHERS
3.1. Specications
a. Materials:
Predominantly polycarbonate, glass, stainless
steel and synthetic rubber
b. Operating Temperature:
32 F to 113 F (0 C to 45 C)
c. Storage Temperature:
14 F to 149 F (-10C to 65 C)
d. Maximum water depth:
131 ft (40 m) IPX8
e. Dust Proof :
IPX class 6 for dust proong
f. Weight:
SS-i Approx. 240 g (Waterproof housing only)
SS-i5 Approx. 275 g (Waterproof housing only)
g. Dimensions:
SS-i 153mm (L) x 88mm (H) x 34mm(D)
SS-i5 161mm (L) x 88mm (H) x 34mm(D)
h. Buoyancy in fresh Water (with iPhone):
SS-i - 10 g (negative)
SS-i5 - 6 g (negative)
i. Waterproong elements: Seal, O-ring and etc.,
j. Housing Volume:
SS-i Approx. 390cm3/ SS-i5 Approx. 420cm3
* Subject to change without any notice
2.13. Photographing
a. Press the button to activate the camera function
b. To take a picture, or to take a video set the
switch between still picture and video. You may
also review with the corresponding buttons.
c. Press home key if camera is not used to
conserve battery charge.
2.14. Storage
a. Store the Seashell housing in a clean, cool and
dry place away from direct sunlight.
b. Store the Seashell housing away from strong
solvents or other chemicals.
c. Keep the Seashell housing open when not in
use for an extended period to avoid deformation
of the water seal O-ring.

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3.2. Options
Various options for Seashell waterproof housing
are available for purchase :
a. SS- light underwater lighting with stay arm
- 200 lumens LED at 5500K color temp with 130
degree angle of illumination
- Free angle adjustment ash light holder
- 3 x AAA battery for 1 hour of operation at full
brightness
- Compatible with all Seashell iPhone housing
and universal camera housings
b. Neoprene pouch
c. Spare O-ring and O-ring grease kit
Subject to change without any notice
International Patents Pending
The Seashell logo is the registered trademark of Zear
Corporation Limited
Apple, Apple logo and iPhone are the registered
trademarks of Apple Inc.
Copyright 2012 Zear Corporation Limited. All rights reserved.
www.seashell.hk