WATERPROOF CASE User`s Manual
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1. Latch the case With front and rear halves of the case lightly touching but the case not fully closed 0 flip the buckle onto the front half of the case Press the case closed until the latch clicks shut Check that the case is properly sealed that the O ring is in place and that no foreign objects are caught in the seal Immerse the case Slowly immerse the case in water stopping if water enters the case Test the case in a shallow area 1m 3 or less or in a tub or bucket Do not use hot water as this could exceed the operating temperature range of 0 40 C 32 104 F Check for leaks Keep the case immersed and check whether any bubbles are emitted After two to three seconds take the case out of the water and check whether any droplets are inside N M D A h O q D 0 n Test the shooting controls Immerse the case and operate the controls under water for two to three minutes checking whether any bubbles are emitted or any water enters the case Check for water inside the case Take the case out of the water and check for wa ter inside the case If water has entered the case check the O ring MM 10 17 18 If the cause of the leak can not be determined take the case toa Nikon authorized service representative After checking for leaks dry the case thoroughly before inserting the cam era Ste2. ULA DI Wipe dry Dry the exterior of the case thoroughly with a soft dry cloth V4 Drying the Case Be careful to remove water that may have col lected in the buckle controls or strap eyelet Remove the camera Remove the camera and dry the inside of the case with a soft dry cloth 4 Removing the Camera Do not open the case in areas exposed to blown sand or spray When removing the camera be careful not to drop the device and make sure that droplets from your hair body or other objects do not fall into the case or onto the camera If water does fall on the camera dry it off immediately Keep the case upright do not place the open case with the O ring or O ring seal face down Soak the case in fresh water Reseal the case and leave it in a basin of fresh water for two to three hours Operate each of the controls a few times to remove salt If salt drys on the controls they may cease to function or their metal parts may rust causing leakage 15 D D 5 ct 5 D O o N D Wipe dry Dry the case thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Do not use a cloth to which salt has adhered Let the case dry in the shade Leave the case out to dry in a shady well venti lated area Do Not Exposure to Sunlight or Heat Do not use a hair dryer or other heat source or place the case in direct sunlight Heat could cause the O ring to deteriorate resulting in lea
3. and complete we e Nikon reserves the right to change the would appreciate it were you to bring specifications of the hardware and soft any errors or omissions to the attention ware described in these manuals at any of the Nikon representative in your area time and without prior notice address provided separately Important Before Using This Product Before using this product be sure that the camera is PET somalia sn that the case does not leak MM 6 7 12 Failure to check for leaks before using the product could result in irreparable damage to the camera batteries or memory card Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from leakage or product malfunction b M4 Important Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and Kus com plex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry peon dealer For more information about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized 4 C Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learning commitment to ongoi
4. The viewfinder can not be used when the cam W era is in the case Use the monitor to frame Focus and shoot Press the shutter release button on the case half way to focus Smoothly press the button the rest of the way down to shoot Pictures can be played back using the gt button on the case Underwater Photography The best time for underwater photography is when the sun is directly overhead note that pictures taken underwater may have a blue cast While shooting avoid exhaling bubbles into the frame Close up shots can be taken at ranges of as little as 4cm 1 6 when the camera is zoomed out to where the amp icon in the monitor turns green Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject when the camera is zoomed out while the range of the flash may vary with depth and the transparency of the water Reactivating the Monitor If the monitor has turned off to save power it can be reactivated by pressing the power button or by pressing the shutter release button halfway By default the monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for one minute The length of time the monitor remains active can be adjusted using the Auto off option in the camera setup menu 14 ten 5 Clean the Case Wash the case in fresh water The case should be cleaned immediately after use Before opening the case and removing the cam era wash the case in a basin of fresh water 9seI ay
5. WATERPROOF CASE WP CP1 User s Manual For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip ment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them The conseguences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol This icon marks warnings information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury WARNINGS A Turn camera off immediately in the event Observe proper precautions when han of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment remove the batteries from the camera immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in in jury After removing the batteries take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic eguipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire Observe caution when using the strap Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to pre vent infants from putting small parts into their mouths Do not disassemble Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product m
6. aeda con Sten 1 Check for Leaks Step 2 Insert the Camera Tee ACY CMS Gal OOO ONS eucceneastos 2 Insert the Camera suusvsussvssasssansssanaas an AT STTaATa v aaA TAV ANOISIN aav NAN STA KT TN UU AN AN TN ANA 3 insert DesICCA simana iR RRT A Perform a Final Check sinciiisssindunstacnisactardseubsiidandandndiwiaaidicRanadenpatetmmasavbenndsubias 5 Close the CaSCmmummmssasaissanaavanaaaamav naaaaan n ansaan ua v vanan n ua naan uivanam NAna a d Mu VANAUANE Step 3 Check for Leaks Again Step 4 Take Pictures 1 Turn the Camera ON ooooooomiin niaan akkaa aka akan a aak a akkaa a aan a aak aaaaaaaaan 2 AO JUSE AE Somest A oe nn ee eee 3 Toke PII SS maaosan N SEAS musaa N Sten 5 Clean the Case Maintenance STTK STKL na e n E N S IO AG sa ceccasenccayeescee tas mia E E cameo aiapoeeteacacoeaene eee eed oeeesee Technical Notes SPEC I iTS seisne EEA aE NA k osa nin dama Pk aitaa N Tam n imme OpPIIOMnAal ACESSOI GS aeamakaaavadamsait suon s elinaa naa A ian paria te A Saksasta ees Notices e No part of the manuals included with Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced trans damages resulting from the use of this mitted transcribed stored in a retrieval product system or translated into any language While every effort has been made to in any form by any means without ensure that the information in these Nikon s prior written permission manuals is accurate
7. alfunction Should the product break as the result of a fall or other accident take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection being careful not to in jure yourself on the broken parts dling camera batteries If improperly handled batteries may emit gases that will collect inside the waterproof case where they may cause explosion or fire Observe the follow ing precautions when handling camera batteries e Use a pair of rechargeable Nikon EN MH1 NIMH batteries one CRV3 lithium battery two ZR6 AA nickel manganese batteries or two FR6 L91 AA lithium batteries Do not use other types of battery Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types e Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged Remove the camera from the case when not in use e Should water enter the case remove the batteries from the camera imme diately e Keep the battery terminals dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction Do not swallow silica gel or O ring grease The silica gel desiccant and O ring grease used in this product are not edible A A ii Keep out of direct sunlight Do not leave the WP CP1 in direct sunlight The case could focus sunlight causing fire Do not dive while holding To prevent injury caused by the case striking the body do not jump or dive into water while holding the WP CP1 Do not use below 40m Do not use at dept
8. dicates that more infor VA that should be read before using lt mation is available elsewhere in this the camera manual Package Contents Take the case and accessories out of the box and check that the package contains all the following items n COOLPIX O ring WP AN1 strap SANA Hn grease WP CP1 with O ring in place a check that O ring is undam Spare O ring aged before use Silica gel desiccant 1 package of 5 reseal after opening Nikon Warranty Warranty User s Manual this booklet Parts of the WP CP1 Shutter release button MM 14 Power switch MM 13 Ge M Buckle 4 6 9 11 E O ok E A ag o gt Latch MX 6 9 11 O ring O ring guide MM 17 Camera guides M 9 Front cover Rear cover Watertight channel MX 10 17 O ring seal PX 10 17 J Attaching the Strap Mode dial MR 13 16 Zoom out WA button i 14 10 Zoom in T Q button i 14 Uo 1 delete button AL 8313 Ue MENU button MX 13 6 gt playback button Ri 14 Co uonnpoaui Monitor window Eyelet for strap 183 2 Buckle release button M 9 Waterproof case See camera Guide to 10 Performs same function as corresponding camera control Digital Photography for details 3 uononpoaau 1 O verview Using the WP CP1 oo 441 Follow these steps when us
9. e Use only desiccants designated for use with this product see page 19 e Use only COOLPIX O ring grease designated for use with this product see page 19 Do not use NIKONOS O ring lubricant grease eDo not use sealants or anti fog chemicals eDo not handle the case after applying sunscreen Sunscreen can damage the clear plastic parts of the case eDo not apply stickers to the case as the adhesive could cause the case to deterio rate Travelling by Air If possible include the case in your carry on baggage when travelling by air When packing the case with checked luggage leave the case open or remove the O ring If the case is sealed changes in air pressure may damage the case or prevent the case from opening High Altitudes When travelling from high to low altitudes open the case periodically to egualize the pressure If the case is kept sealed changes in air pressure may damage the case or prevent the case from opening IV Table of Contents FOr ONES AI aanta sas Kuka a Rasan E AEEA CUON S svsasii evsmuoa sdsi E a NOTICES aisaasdluvavaasumana aa Taa uu uOaua na EMU M ANNA KNN KKO NNN Naa NA KAAN NA NN AN a uU NAK NA K MAANA N NANA KA AMA A MMA AM EU AN Introduction Package CONtents oooooooosmmm manaamaan aa aa ana aa a ana aa aa aa aa aan naa a naa aa ana nananana nana Parts O PINS VYPECP A ammat mk e t ah atdoat dili k tksia j thou n sa aiaa OVE VIS Nasa sada E E dts ace civ eee e Ma t
10. hs below 40m 130 Failure to observe this precaution could result in leakage or other malfunction Keep the case watertight Do not clean the case with a high pres sure jet Do not open the case where it would be exposed to dust or sand and be sure to remove any foreign objects from the O ring and any parts of the case that are in contact with the O ring before closing the case Failure to observe these precautions could result in leakage A Do not exposure to high temperatures A Do not expose the product to tem peratures over 40 C 104 F Failure to observe this precaution could cause the product to warp resulting in leakage Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Particular care should be observed if photographing infants when the flash should be no less than one meter 39 from the subject Cautions To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product observe the following precautions when storing or using the device Preventing Leakage WATER INSIDE THE CASE COULD NOT ONLY EXPOSE THE CAMERA TO IRREPARABLE DAMAGE BUT ALSO RESULT IN FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR EXPOSURE TO POISONOUS GASES THE ENTRY OF WATER INTO THE CASE CAN BE PREVENTED BY OBSERVING THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS Before using the WP CP1 in or near water test for leaks as described on pages 6 7 and 12 of this manual e Before sealing the case examine the O
11. ide the desiccant to the front of the case where it will not interfere with proper closing of the case Im proper placement could cause the case to leak Replacing the Desiccant Used desiccant loses its ability to absorb moisture We recommend replacing the desiccant each time the case is used MM 19 E n D Si ct ct 5 D O ced gt D o 4 Perform a Final Check els the camera in the correct orientation eHasthe camera strap been removed els the O ring cracked or damaged els the O ring twisted or out of position els the O ring free of hair dust sand and other foreign objects Are the O ring seal and watertight channel free of hair dust sand and other foreign objects Is the desiccant correctly placed 10 5 Close the Case Close the case After making sure that the O ring is in place slowly close the case being careful not to pinch your fingers in the gap e19WeI y ISU Latch the case With front and rear halves of the case lightly touching but the case not fully closed flip the buckle onto the front half of the case Press the case closed until the latch clicks shut Check that the case is properly sealed that the O ring is in place and that no foreign objects are caught in the seal 1en 3 Check for Leaks Again uleby sjea 10 pau 4 Important Before use be sure that the camera Is functio
12. ing the waterproof case 1en 1 Check for Leaks 4 Perform a final check tof 6 7 To prevent water damage to the camera be sure to check for leaks before placing the camera in the case If water enters the case check the O ring and confirm that the case is properly sealed A 10 18 8 11 2 Insert the camera 3 Insert desiccant 5 Close the case Sten 3 If water enters the case check the O ring and confirm that the case is properly sealed MM 10 If the cause of the leak can not be determined take the case to a Nikon authorized service rep resentative M 13 14 Turn the camera on 2 Adjust settings Take pictures M 15 16 Wash the case in fresh water Wipe dry Remove the camera Soak the case in fresh water Wipe dry Let the case dry in the shade Maintenance X 17 19 e Caring for the O ring e Storage E o OB Cc A O gt tep 1 Check for Leaks Important Before placing the camera in the case be sure that the camera is function ing normally and that the case does not leak Failure to check for leaks before use could result in irreparable damage to the camera SyLIT JO sau Close the case After making sure that the O ring Is in place Slowly close the case being careful not to pinch your fingers in the gap
13. ires periodic replacement Replace the O ring immediately if it is dam aged cracked warped or has lost its elasticity O rings should be replaced at least once a year Use only COOLPIX O ring grease designated for use in this product replacement O rings and O ring grease can be purchased from a Nikon camera retailer or Nikon au thorized service agent Do not use NIKONOS O ring lubricant grease 17 4 Grease the O ring If the O ring is not properly greased it may crack or peel causing leaks If the bottom of the O ring appears dry place a drop of O ring grease on your index finger and spread grease on the O ring by Sliding it between your thumb and index finger gently stretching the ring Do not use cloth or paper as these may leave fibers on the O ring Note that applying too much grease may cause foreign matter to adhere more readily to the ring preventing the case from sealing properly DIUPUDSIUILIN l Replace the O ring Making sure the O ring and guide are free of foreign objects place the O ring so that it runs evenly at the same level all the way round the O ring guide without undue stretching and without protruding from the guide Check the seal Close the case and check that the case is fully sealed If the O ring does not form a perfect seal open the case and adjust the O ring to prevent leaks Cleaning Do not use detergents or volatile chemicals such as alcohol
14. kage 4 Cleaning the Interior of the Case Use a blower or a soft dry cloth to clean the interior of the case Do not use water detergents or chemical agents of any kind Water can damage the coating on the inside of the lens window 16 Maintenance Caring for the O ring The WP CP1 uses an O ring to form a watertight seal Improper handling of the O ring can produce leaks Check the condition of the O ring as described below before each use and check for the presence of foreign matter on the O ring each time the case is opened however briefly 0 5 rt D m te n D Remove the O ring Pinch the O ring lightly between two fingers to form a loop Take hold of the loop and remove the O ring from the case K Removing the O ring Using fingernails metal tools or sharp or pointed objects to remove the O ring could damage the ring causing leakage 2 Cracking Inspect the O ring a Remove old O ring grease and other foreign mat ter with tissue paper or a soft dry cloth taking care not to leave tissue or threads on the O ring Gently bend the O ring to check for cracking or other damage Inspect the O ring guide Use a blower or cotton swab to remove any for eign objects trom the watertight channel and all parts of the case that come into contact with the O ring Be sure to remove any threads left behind by the swab V Replacing the O ring The O ring requ
15. ng product support and education continually updated information is available on line at the following sites e For users in the U S A http www nikonusa com e For users in Europe http www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania the Middle East and Africa http Www nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to freguently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photog raphy Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area For contact information visit http nikonimaging com vi Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a WP CP1 waterproof case The WP CP1 is waterproof to a depth of 40 m 130 allowing pictures to be taken underwa ter or in mist and rain This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures using compatible Nikon digital cameras see the camera manual or the websites listed opposite for compatibility information Read it thoroughly before use and keep it where all those who use the product will read it uoIpnpo1 zu d To make it easier to find the information you need the following symbols and conventions are used This icon marks cautions informa This icon marks tips additional in tion that should be read before use formation that may be helpful when to prevent damage to the camera using the camera This icon marks notes information This icon in
16. ning normally and that the case does not leak Failure to check for leaks before use could result in irreparable damage to the camera After sealing the case perform a final check for leaks Immerse the case in water and check for leaks as described in Steps 3 6 of Check the Case for Leaks MM 6 Check that the desiccant stays dry and that no water enters the case If a leak is detected immediately remove the case from the water dry the camera and case thoroughly and check that the O ring is intact and the case prop erly sealed If the cause of the leak can not be determined take the case to a Nikon authorized service representative 12 Sten 4 Take Pictures 1 Turn the Camera On Press the power switch on the waterproof case The camera power on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on S9INPId 2 Adjust re The controls on the case correspond to the following camera controls more information see the camera Guide to Digital Photography Mode dial For gt playback button Direction of rotation is reversed 13 3 Take Pictures n Ready the camera Hold the case steadily in both hands WZ Don t Block the Shot Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens window and diffusion panel sain dig je TT Frame the picture Use the zoom buttons on the case to frame the subject in the monitor FA Use the Monitor
17. or thinner when cleaning the case Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the case or O ring 18 Storage Store the case in a cool well ventilated area leaving the case open to prevent the O ring from deteriorating When leaving the case unused for an extended period remove the O ring wipe off any O ring grease and place the O ring in a clean plastic bag to ensure that it maintains it elasticity Do not store the case in direct sunlight or where it will be exposed to sudden changes in temperature or high levels of humidity Do not store the case or O ring under other objects close to open flames in the vicinity of flammable items or with naptha or camphor moth balls Technical Notes Specifications SOLON 2210199 SIUEUDIUIEIN Maximum depth 40m 130 Camera operating temperature Dimensions 128 x97x73 5mm 5 04 x 3 82 x 2 89 WxHxD Vey Culm AT 260 g 90z when empty 0 40 C 32 104 F Optional Accessories WP OG1 O ring set contains WP O1 O ring and WP G1 O ring grease Desiccant WP S1 silica gel desiccant Servicing Nikon recommends that the case be serviced by a Nikon authorized service representa tive at least once a year A fee is charged for this service 19
18. p_Z Insert the Camera 1 Ready the Camera m Insert the batteries and memory card Before using the camera check the battery level and number of exposures remaining 4 Batteries Make sure that the batteries are undamaged are from the same pair and have the same charge Do not use damaged batteries or mix old and new batteries batteries of different makes or batteries with different charges Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or in damage to the batteries For more information see the cam era Guide to Digital Photography ejawen ay posi N Remove the Camera Strap To ensure that the camera strap does not get caught in the seal and cause a leak be sure to remove the strap before placing the camera in the case 2 Insert the Camera Turn the camera off Release the buckle Pressing the buckle release button slide the latch forward and open the buckle 3 a D O O D S O Open the case V4 Opening the Case Do not open the case in areas exposed to blown Sand or spray Keep the case upright do not place the open case with the O ring or O ring seal face down Insert the camera Position the camera in the camera guides with the lens in the lens window 3 Insert Desiccant n To prevent condensation from forming inside the case insert the silica gel desiccant between the bottom of the camera and the case Sl
19. rd objects throw it into the water jump into the water holding the case or leave the case in an area subject to extreme vibration Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to the camera Maximum Depth The WP CP1 is waterproof to 40m 130 At greater depths the case could leak break or change shape resulting in damage to the camera iii Temperature Do not leave the case in areas exposed to high temperatures such as inside a car near a heater on a beach or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could weaken or warp the case resulting in damage to the camera Sudden changes in temperature could result in condensation inside the case which could also damage the camera To prevent condensation e Before exposing the case to sudden changes in temperature place it in a sealed plastic bag Do not open the bag until the case has reached the same temperature as its surroundings e Place the supplied desiccant silica gel in the case with the camera as directed on page 10 of this manual eDo not expose the case to high temperatures by leaving it on the beach or in direct sunlight before entering the water Chemicals eDo not expose the case to volatile chemicals or their vapors Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the case eDo not use chemical detergents rust inhibitors thinner alcohol or other volatile chemicals when cleaning the case Wash in fresh water only
20. ring watertight channel and any parts of the case that are in contact with the O ring carefully to ensure that they are free of dirt hair lint dust sand and other foreign objects Make sure that the O ring is not twisted or out of position e The O ring requires periodic replacement Replace the O ring immediately if it is dam aged cracked warped or has lost elasticity O rings should be replaced at least once a year do not use a worn O ring or a type of O ring or O ring grease not designated for use in this product Do not use NIKONOS O ring lubricant grease e Be careful not to damage the O ring when removing it from the case Do not use metal objects or objects with sharp points when removing the O ring e To prevent wear use only COOLPIX O ring grease designated for use with this prod uct Do not use NIKONOS O ring lubricant grease or other types of O ring grease e To not open the waterproof case in areas exposed to spray high winds dust or sand e Do not drop the case place under heavy objects or subject to excessive force Failure to observe this precaution could cause the case to warp resulting in leakage e In the event of leakage stop use immediately dry the camera and the interior of the case and take the camera and case to a Nikon authorized service representative Shock and Vibration The waterproof case is not designed to protect the camera from blows or vibration Do not drop the case strike it against ha
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