Olympus PT-037 User's Manual
Contents
1. 5 Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type 28 Underwater shooting modes Underwater Wide Angle 1 is B2Underwater Wide Angle 2 eccccececseeeeeeeseeeesteeeteeeees 28 Underwater Macro eee cece seseeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeseeeeeneees 28 How to select the shooting scene ceeeceeeereeeeeteeeees 29 6 Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop a Take out the digital Camera ccccceeeeseeeeeeteeeteneeeeeeeee Wash the Case with pure water cccccceceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees 32 Dry the Case 0 c ccceeeeeeeeeeeeteeteeees 32 7 Maintaining the Waterproof Function 33 Remove the O ring 2883 Removal of the O ring 33 Remove any sand dirt etc 34 Install the O ring c cceeeeeceeeee 35 How to Apply Grease to the O ring 135 Replace consumable parts cccccceeeceeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeees 36 SHAPPSNGIKs3 2 2 5s sie ee ee Nie alae Q amp A on the use of the PT 037 os Specifications ic its eA ital ee 1 Preparations Check the contents of the package En Check that all accessories are in the box Contact your dealer if accessories are missing or damaged LCD hood on the body Case body The O rings are fitted in the Case when it is shipped from LCD the factory hood strap Diffuser why LU Silica gel 8 Silicone grease NY oouevs DIGITAL CAMERA OLYMPUS distribu2. hood PFUD 05 Attaches to the LCD monitor window of the Case to improve the view of the camera s LCD monitor Balance weight for the PT 037 body PWT 037 Approaches the buoyancy of the Case to the neutral buoyancy in seawater The material is free of lead in consideration of the environment Please contact your dealer or a service station of our company when replacement is required Replacement will be made against payment Specifications Compatible models Olympus digital camera SP 550UZ SP 560UZ Pressure resistance Depth of up to 40 m Main materials Body Transparent polycarbonate Lens window FL glass Operation buttons ABS SUS insert O rings Silicon rubber Dimensions Width 165 5 mm x height 150 5 mm x thickness 171 0 mm projections not included Weight 1030 g camera and accessories not included We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the specifications without notice EN 42 OLYMPUS http www olympus com OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Shinjuku Monolith 3 1 Nishi Shinjuku 2 chome Shinjuku ku Tokyo Japan OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC 3500 Corporate Parkway P O Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034 0610 U S A Tel 484 896 5000 Technical Support USA 24 7 online automated help http www olympusamerica com support Phone customer support Tel 1 888 553 4448 Toll free Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm Monday to Frid
3. or other purposes When these are used for the Case directly or indirectly with the chemicals in vaporized state they may cause cracking under high pressure or other problems Prohibited chemicals Explanation Volatile organic solvents Do not clean the Case with alcohol gasoline chemical detergents thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical detergents etc Use pure water or lukewarm water Anticorrosion agent Do not use anticorrosion agents The metal parts use Stainless steel or brass Wash with pure water Commercial defogging Do not use commercial defogging agents Always agents use the specified desiccant silica gel Grease other than Use only the specified silicone grease for the silicone specified silicone grease O ring as otherwise the O ring surface may deteriorate and water leakage may occur Adhesive Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes When repair is required please contact a dealer or a service station of OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Do not perform operations other than specified in this instruction manual do not remove or modify parts other than specified and do not use parts other than specified Any troubles in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from the above actions shall be outside the guarantee OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall in no way be responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP s
4. press the OK button to enter the selection To switch to a different underwater shooting mode press the MENU button on the Case press the down arrow pad select SCN on the LCD monitor and press the OK button Then press the down arrow pad to select the desired underwater shooting mode from the LCD monitor display and press the OK button to enter the selection 7 1 V Set to SCN OK button Select the scene EN 29 6 Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop En After completing the shooting and returning to land wipe off any water drop sticking to the Case Use air or a lint free soft cloth to thoroughly wipe any water drop etc from the gap between the front and rear lids the shutter lever the palm grip and the buckles A CAUTION When waterdrops remain between the front and the rear lid they may spill to the inside when the Case is opened Take special care to wipe off all waterdrops When opening the Case take sufficient care that no water will drip from your hair or body onto the Case and the camera Before opening the Case make sure that your hands or gloves are free of sand fibers etc Do not open or close the Case at locations where there is water spray or sand When this cannot be avoided because you have to exchange the battery or the image storage place a sheet in a shelter where there is no water spray or sand e Tak
5. restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture If the camera is left for 12 minutes it automatically turns off Press POWER button to turn the camera on For details refer to your digital camera s instruction manual EN 16 How to Use the Button Press the W button to switch the camera shake correction function ON or OFF A CAUTION The camera shake correction function is set to OFF in the initial setup of the underwater scene mode of the camera when it has left the factory Please set this function ON as required The camera shake may be unable to be corrected if its amplitude is too large e For details on the camera shake correction function please consult the digital camera s instruction manual EN 17 2 Advance Check of the Case Advance test before use En This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the parts during the manufacturing process and thorough function inspections during the assembly In addition a water pressure test is performed with a water pressure tester for all products to confirm that the performance conforms to the specifications However depending on the carrying and storage conditions the maintenance status etc the waterproof function may be damaged Before diving always perform the following advance test and the final test after installation of the camera Advance Test Before installing the digital camera in the Case
6. strap from the digital camera 19 Prepare the Camera cccccceeseereeteeteeeees 19 Applicable Digital Cameras 19 Turn on the digital camera 19 Check the camera s operation 0 cccscccesseeeteeeseeeeeeeees 20 DEANS CASS soian aeiiae sranna aeaaeae dA TEA sag cousuteasedadeeast Load the digital camera x Insertion of silica Gel eecececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteretereeereeneeeeeeneees Set the mode dial knob ccccccccccccesssesseeeeeeeesssteaeeeeees 22 Make sure the camera is loaded properly 0eeee Seal the Cases minin deieh treia aati ai derak iia t eee Attach the special balance weight optionally available 23 Check the operation of the loaded camera 00 ery Confirm the shooting scene and shooting mode Mount remove the LCD hood Mounting and removing the lens cap Perform the final checks 00 Visual Inspection ceee oth Final Test Water Leakage Test ecceeseereeereeeeeeneeeers 4 Taking Pictures Under Water How to use the hand Strap cccceeceeceeeeeeseteeeseeeeeeeeeeeees Using the flash 0 0 Taking pictures ccccsceeeeeeeeeeeeteeees Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor Aa Press the shutter lever gently 0 00 0 eeceesseeeeseeeeeeeeeneees 27 Cautions when using the flash cccceceeceesteeeresereeereees 27
7. the Case T Approx 4 0 meters During underwater shooting shooting conditions water clarity suspended matter etc can have a significant effect on the range of the flash Always check your pictures on the LCD monitor after shooting EN 27 5 Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type The camera incorporates the following shooting scene modes Select the En one best suited to the underwater scene you are shooting Underwater shooting modes Examples Underwater Wide Angle 1 Suitable for shooting a scene that extends across a wide range such as a school of fish swimming through the water Background blues are vividly reproduced 22Underwater Wide Angle 2 Suitable for shooting a large fast moving subject such as a dolphin or manta ray In many dolphin watching locations use of a flash is not permitted to avoid frightening the dolphins Although this mode was originally designed to work without the flash it can also be enabled if required for example when shooting a manta ray Underwater Macro Suitable for close up shooting of small fish and other underwater creatures Natural colors of the underwater are accurately reproduced Red tones can be enhanced by using the flash EN 28 How to select the shooting scene Set the mode dial on the Case to SCN and press the up down arrow pad to select Underwater Wide Angle 1 Underwater Wide angle 2 or Underwater Macro Then
8. the intended use depth to check for water leakage is the most accurate test but when this is difficult itis safer to perform this test even at a depth of 1 m or in a bathtub The final test also can be performed in a bathtub or a bucket EN 39 Q8 A8 Q9 A9 EN 40 What are the causes for entry of water The main causes for the entry of water are shown below Please check with special care The O ring has not been installed The O ring is partly or completely outside the groove Damage deterioration or deformation of the O ring Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter on the O ring Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O ring grooves or the O ring contact surfaces Catching of the strap the bag of silica gel etc when sealing the Case Throwing the Case from a boat into the water jumping with the Case into the water or other sudden application of strong forces onto the Case When entering the water hand the Case over gently or avoid impacts in other ways What are the important points for O ring maintenance Pay special attention to the following items Never use alcohol thinner benzene or similar organic solvents or chemical detergents to clean the O ring When such chemicals are used the O ring may be damaged or its deterioration will be accelerated Use the genuine Olympus silicone O ring grease white cap The grease red cap used for previous Cases up
9. water is sufficient for cleaning e Do not use anticorrosion agents on the metal parts The metal parts are made of aluminum brass or stainless steel Cleaning with pure water is sufficient e Do not use commercial defogging agents Always use the genuine Olympus defogging silica gel e Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes When repair is required please contact a service station of our company or your dealer Q11 Please tell me how to use the light cable connector A11 Use this connector when connecting the flash through a non Olympus cable Q12 Please tell me about repairs A12 When repair is required please contact a service station of our company or your dealer Do not try to repair disassemble or modify the Case yourself Repair disassembly or modification by you or third parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee Q13 What are the model names of the accessories for the PT 037 A13 The following accessories are being sold O rings for the PT 037 body POL 037A for front lid POL 037B for the rear lid This is a silicone rubber O ring packing to be installed in the PT 037 body to make it waterproof O rings for other Case models cannot be used Silicone O ring grease PSOLG 1 This is a special grease for silicone O ring maintenance EN 41 Silica gel SILCA 5S This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging of the glass parts of the Case The quantity is five bags LCD
10. F Seal the Case To open the Case unlock the buckles in order of and If the buckles are unlocked in the reverse order excessive force may damage the equipment To unlock each buckle use the hook of the provided O ring remover as shown below Insert the hook section of the O ring remover below the buckle lock unlock lever Slowly pull the O ring remover If the O ring remover is not available hold the buckle lock unlock lever from the left and right with your thumb and index finger and pull up the lever gently 4 0 ol i A CAUTION When sealing the Case again lock the buckles in the reverse order to unlocking EN 20 Load the digital camera Confirm that the digital camera is OFF Pull up the mode dial knob on the rear lid of the Case Insert the digital camera gently Be sure to fit the projection on the zoom lever of the digital camera into the zoom lever notch inside the Case A CAUTION Make sure that the projection on the zoom lever of the digital camera is fitted accurately into the zoom lever notch inside the Case If it is fitted improperly the digital camera is not loaded completely and it would be impossible to close the rear lid of the Case or control zooming by manipulating the zoom lever Incomplete sealing of the Case may also result in penetration of water inside it Insertion of silica gel Before sealing the Case ins
11. OLYMPUS PT 037 ENGLISH Instruction Manual Underwater Case For the digital camera SP 550UZ SP 560UZ OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP m Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT 037 m Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it En m Wrong use may cause damage to the camera inside the Case due to water leakage and repair may not be possible Before use perform an advance check as described in this manual m The PT 037 Underwater Case is designed for SP 550UZ and SP 560UZ In this manual SP 550UZ is used for all the camera illustrations Introduction Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full except for private use is prohibited Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from improper use of this product OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall not be responsible for damage lost profits etc caused by loss of image data because of defects disassembly repair or modification of this product by people other than third parties specified by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP or for other reasons Please read the following items before use This Case is a precision device designed for use at a water depth within 40 m Please handle it with sufficient care Please use
12. Olympus cannot assume any liability for damages etc Before mounting an optional accessory on the accessory mount detach the diffuser temporary by reversing the attaching procedure Use of a diffuser is recommended when shooting underwater Care is required however because the light from the flash may be blocked when the camera to subject distance is extremely short EN 13 Install the strap Install the strap on the Case body Installation illustration Installation completed Hand strap Hand strap ring A CAUTION Please install the strap correctly as shown above OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall bear no responsibility for damage etc caused by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap Master the basic operation Please master the basic operation of the Case before taking pictures Holding the Case Hold the Case securely with both hands keep your elbows close to your body and hold the Case so that you can confirm the picture on the LCD monitor of the digital camera through the LCD monitor window of the Case Good example A CAUTION Do not exert excessive force onto the lens window or the lens ring Take care not to put your finger on the lens window or the diffuser EN 14 How to Press the Shutter Lever When pressing the shutter lever press it gently to prevent camera shake Note For details on operation of the shutter l
13. age This should be avoided This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a water depth within 40 m Please note that diving to a depth in excess of 40 m may cause permanent deformation or damage to the Case and the camera inside the Case or may lead to water leakage Jumping into the water with the Case in your pocket or in your hand throwing the Case from a boat or ship into the water and other rough handling may cause water leakage Please handle with sufficient care when handing it over from hand to hand etc If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water leakage etc immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the operation Please remove the O ring when traveling by air Otherwise air pressure may make it impossible to open the Case For safe use of the digital camera in this product please read the Instruction Manual for the digital camera carefully When sealing this product take sufficient care that no foreign matter gets caught at the O ring and the contact surfaces Batteries Use only four AA size alkaline batteries or four AA size nickel hydride batteries Take care that the battery electrodes do not become wet This may cause trouble or accidents Carefully read the instruction manual for the camera about other cautions regarding batteries EN 4 Setting the underwater shooting scene mode The SP 550UZ SP 560UZ camera incorp
14. as entered into the Case Remove the Case from the water and check that no water has accumulated at the bottom of the Case Perform very careful confirmation Next check by immersing for three minutes Check carefully for air bubbles Try operation of the all buttons levers and dials Check carefully for air bubbles If there is still no entry of water everything is OK This is the final check Has the silica gel become moist This is very important Has the silica gel become moist Please check carefully As the inside can be seen the inspection for entry of water also can be made easily Now everything is all right Now everything is all right Have a nice dive EN 26 4 Taking Pictures Under Water How to use the hand strap Pass your hand through the hand strap provided and adjust the length with the stop button Using the flash Press the g button to raise the flash Taking pictures Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor This Case uses the LCD monitor to confirm the picture Press the shutter lever gently Hold the Case securely with both hands and press the shutter lever gently to prevent camera shake Cautions when using the flash When taking macro pictures on the wide angle side the flash light may be missing in some parts or the light volume may not be uniform Flash effective range WwW Approx 6 4 meters Land shooting ISO400 without
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16. e care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with hands wet with sea water Note Moisten a towel etc in advance with pure water and keep it in a plastic bag so that you can wipe the salt from your hands and fingers before handling the camera EN 30 Take out the digital camera Open the Case carefully and take the digital camera out A CAUTION Always place the opened Case with the O ring side facing up If the Case is placed with the O ring side facing down dirt or other foreign matter may get on the O ring or the O ring contact surface and may cause water leakage during the next dive e For details on storage of pictures and other details refer to the digital camera s operation manual EN 31 Wash the Case with pure water After use seal the Case again after taking out the camera and wash it sufficiently in pure water as soon as possible After using in sea water it En is important to immerse it for a fixed time in pure water to remove any salt A CAUTION Water leakage may occur when a high water pressure is partially applied Before washing the Case with water take out the digital camera from it Operate the shutter lever and various buttons of the Case in pure water to remove salt adhered to their shafts Do not disassemble for cleaning Drying the Case with adhering salt may impair the function Always wa
17. eck that the camera functions normally Push the POWER button on the Case and confirm that the camera turns on off Turn the mode dial knob on the rear of the Case and confirm that the camera mode is switched properly e Check that the selected mode is displayed correctly on the LCD monitor Press the shutter lever on the Case and confirm that the camera shutter releases Also operate other control buttons on the Case and confirm that the camera functions properly A CAUTION If the camera does not function properly reinstall the digital camera following the procedures of Check the digital camera P 19 of this manual Confirm the shooting scene and shooting mode When using the Case the current camera shooting scene and shooting mode can be confirmed on the camera s LCD monitor ee Shooting scene Shooting mode EN 24 Mount remove the LCD hood Mounting Fit the projected sections of the LCD hood into the guides above and below the LCD monitor window Removing Separate the projected sections of the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor window by En expanding the LCD hood outwards Guides Mounting Removing Mounting and removing the lens cap Fit the lens cap onto the lens ring as shown in the figure Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting Perform the final checks Visual Inspection After sealing the Case check
18. er direct sunlight Exposure to high temperature or direct sunlight may cause deformation discoloration or breakage of the Case and deterioration of the O ring Wipe the inside of the Case with a soft cloth not causing any fibers Remove the O ring wipe off any salt sand dust etc and also clean the O ring groove and the O ring contact surface in the same way and then dry them When an object with a sharp tip is used to remove the O ring from the groove the O ring may be damaged and water leakage may occur Always use the O ring remover provided How should take pictures under water Please observe the following items for shooting under water Fix the protector with the hand strap provided to your wrist When you place a finger onto the lens window the finger will appear in the photo Pay attention to the position of your fingers when holding the Case Hold the Case securely with both hands and press the shutter lever gently to prevent camera shake Check the image you want to shoot by viewing the digital camera s LCD monitor through the Case s LCD monitor window and start shooting In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to an exhausted battery you should always replace a battery with a fully charged battery before each dive How can I check for water leakage For confirmation perform the advance test and the final test after loading the camera The advance test with immersing the Case without the camera to
19. ert the silica gel bag provided for prevention of fogging between the bottom of the camera and the Case Pay attention to the orientation A CAUTION Insert the silica gel all the way at the specified location and with the specified orientation When the orientation is not correct the silica gel bag will be caught when the Case is sealed and water leakage will occur If the Case is sealed without inserting the silica gel fully the silica gel bag will be caught by the O ring and water leakage will occur Once silica gel has been used the moisture absorption performance will be impaired Always replace the silica gel when the Case is opened and closed EN 21 Set the mode dial knob After closing the rear lid of the Case push the Case s mode dial knob on E set the knob in position rear lid from the rear direction to A CAUTION After setting the mode dial knob of the Case and before sealing it turn the mode dial to confirm that it can switch the mode dial of the digital camera If the mode dial knob of the Case cannot switch the mode of the digital camera push the mode dial knob lightly while turning it Make sure the camera is loaded properly Check the following points before sealing the Case e Is the digital camera loaded properly Is the mode dial set to SCN e Is silica gel inserted all the way at the specified location Is the O ring attached properly to the o
20. ever please consult the digital camera s instruction manual How to Switch the Shooting Mode To switch the shooting mode of the digital camera turn the mode dial knob on this Case The current shooting mode can be confirmed on the top panel of the Case or on the LCD monitor screen P Ex ye How to Use the Zoom Lever Zoom operation is possible by operating the zoom lever of this Case corresponding to the zoom lever of the digital camera in the Case EN 15 Setting the Zoom Lever When loading the digital camera in the Case fit the projecting part of the zoom lever of the digital camera into the recessed part of the zoom lever on the inside of the Case Z CAUTION When loading the camera confirm that the projecting part of the zoom lever of the camera is properly set to the recessed part of the zoom lever of the Case When the setting is insufficient the loading of the camera becomes imperfect and it may not be possible to seal the Case or zooming may not function Insufficient sealing will cause water leakage How to Use the POWER Button Press the POWER button to turn the camera ON OFF A CAUTION To save battery power the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation when the camera is turned on In this mode no picture can be taken even if the shutter lever is fully pressed Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to
21. h three fingers and 2 allover ihe Onn spread it over the ring Be careful not to g use force as this may stretch the O ring After spreading the lubricant check Check that the O ring visually and by touch that the O ring is 3 is free of scratches or not scratched and that its surface is flat unevenness If it is damaged in any way be sure to replace it with a brand new O ring Apply lubricant on the 4 O ring contact surface Use the lubricant remaining on the fingers to clean and lubricate the case s contact surface A CAUTION e Always perform maintenance of the waterproof function even when the Case has been opened to exchange the battery or the image storage during shooting Neglecting this maintenance may cause water leakage When the Case is not to be used for a long time remove the O ring from the groove to prevent deformation of the O ring apply a thin coat of silicone grease and store it in a clean plastic bag or the like Drying the Case with salt adhered may impair the function Always wash off any salt after use EN 35 Replace consumable parts The O ring is a consumable part Regardless of the number of times the Case is used it is recommended that the O ring be replaced with a new one at least once a year En Deterioration of the O ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the storage conditions Replace the O ring even before a year has passed if it sh
22. h your En fingertips Remove any foreign matter adhered to the O ring groove using a lint free clean cloth or cotton swab Also remove any sand or dirt adhered to the O ring contact surfaces on the front and rear lids of the Case A CAUTION e Maintenance of the waterproof functions is required even before using this product underwater for the first time When a mechanical pencil or a similar sharp object is used to remove the O ring or to clean the inside of the O ring groove the Case and the O ring may be damaged and water leakage may occur When the O ring is checked with the fingertips take care not to stretch the O ring Never use alcohol thinner benzene or similar solvents or chemical detergents to clean the O ring When such chemicals are used the O ring may be damaged or its deterioration will be accelerated EN 34 Install the O ring Confirm that no foreign matter is adhered apply a thin coat of the grease provided to the O ring and fit the O ring into the groove At this point confirm that the O ring does not stick out from the groove How to Apply Grease to the O ring Make sure that your fingers and the O ring are free of dirt and squeeze about 5 mm of lubricant onto a finger 5 mm is the most appropriate amount Apply the exclusive 1 lubricant to each O ring a Spread the lubricant A Apply the lubricant wit
23. hall not pay any compensation for accidents injuries or material damage at the time of use EN7 EN 8 Contents Introduction me eesigi isk giecvedonrsttsceestiuadervessaparevahiivenen 2 Please read the following items before use 2 For Safe Usen aie ay eass 3 Batterie Sasnnn nrn 4 Setting the underwater shooting scene mode 5 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents 5 Handling the Product ccccecsceeeeseeeeseeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeseeeeeetes 6 4 Pr parations ae ba co seas emerson aeea Sasa 10 Check the contents of the package e eee 10 Names of the parts iy Attach the diffuser csessiseneeriesiasrirenrererearrinreaerinrencrnernaea 13 Install the Sttapieen ceteris a ae aes 14 Master the basic operation 14 Holding the Case 14 How to Press the Shutter Lever How to Switch the Shooting Mode How to Use the Zoom Lever F Setting the Zoom Lever 16 How to Use the POWER Button 16 How to Use the Button ccccccccceccecseceecescsseteesseeaeens 17 2 Advance Check of the Case 18 Advance test before USE oo cece ee eeneeenee tees eeaeeeee 18 Advance Test oiaracea a aa EAN 18 3 Install the digital camera 19 Check the digital Camera cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeaes 19 Battery Confirmation cccceeceeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeneeee 19 Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken 19 Remove the hand
24. harged batteries before each dive Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken Confirm that the image storage has a sufficient remaining number of pictures to be taken Remove the hand strap from the digital camera When a strap is attached to the digital camera the hand strap must be removed A CAUTION When a digital camera is loaded without removing the strap the strap may get caught between the Case lids and may cause water leakage When removing the strap handle the digital camera with sufficient care OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall not be responsible for damage caused by dropping the camera etc Prepare the camera Applicable Digital Cameras This product PT 037 is designed exclusively for use with the SP 550UZ SP 560UZ digital camera Turn on the digital camera To save battery power the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation when the camera is turned on In this mode no picture can be taken even if the shutter lever is fully pressed Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restore the camera from sleep mode before taking a picture If the camera is left for 12 minutes it automatically turns off Press POWER button to turn the camera on EN 19 Check the camera s operation Check if the camera functions normally as described in its instruction manual After checking press the camera s POWER button to turn it OF
25. immerse the empty Case to the intended water depth to confirm that there is no water leakage Main causes of water leakage are as follows The O ring has not been installed A part of the O ring or the entire O ring is outside the specified groove O ring damage cracks deterioration or deformation Sand fibers hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O rings the O ring grooves or the O ring contact surfaces Damage on the O ring contact surfaces or in the O ring grooves Catching of the strap silica gel etc when closing the Case Perform the test after the above causes have been eliminated A CAUTION The most suitable method for checking water leakage is to immerse the Case to the intended water depth When this is difficult water leakage also can be checked at a shallow depth with no water pressure Do not feel that this is troublesome but perform this test e If a leak is detected in normal handling during pre testing do not use the Case and contact your dealer or nearest Olympus Service Station EN 18 3 Install the digital camera Check the digital camera Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case En Battery Confirmation The flash is used very frequently during underwater shooting Make sure that you have enough remaining battery power Note In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to battery exhaustion it is recommended to replace the batteries with new or fully c
26. one O ring grease to the O ring The waterproof function is not effective when the O ring is not installed correctly When installing the O ring take care that it does not project from the groove and that it is not twisted Also when sealing the Case close the lid after confirming that the O ring has not come out of the groove This product is an airtight construction made of plastic polycarbonate When it is left for a long time in a car on a boat at the beach or at other places reaching a high temperature or when it is subjected for a long time to uneven external force it may be deformed and the waterproof function may be lost Pay sufficient attention to temperature control Also do not place heavy objects onto the product during storage or transport and avoid unreasonable storage When the O ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the outside of the Case or when the Case is twisted the waterproof function may be lost Take care not to exert excessive force Please use the Case only after performing the advance test and the final check If you should notice drops of water or other signs of water leakage while taking pictures immediately stop the dive remove any water from the camera and the product test according to the item Final check and confirm whether leakage has occurred or not Handling the Product Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause defective operation defects tro
27. orate several shooting scene modes for underwater shooting including wide angle and macro modes Simply select the mode that s most appropriate for the scene you are shooting En For details see 5 Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type P 28 of this manual For details on mode setting refer to the digital camera s operation manual For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents When water leakage occurs while this product is being used repair of the camera housed in this product may become impossible Please observe the following cautions for use When sealing this product make sure that no hairs fibers sand particles or other foreign matter stick not only to the O ring but also to the contact surface Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause water leakage Please check with special care Examples of foreign matter sticking to the O ring Hair Fibers Grains of sand The O ring is a consumable part Please replace it at least once a year with a new one Before each use perform the proper maintenance Deterioration of the O ring will acelerate according to the use conditions and the storage conditions Immediately replace the O ring with a new one if it is damaged cracked or has lost its elasticity During O ring maintenance clean the inside of the O ring groove and confirm the absence of dirt dust sand and other foreign matter EN5 Apply the specified silic
28. ows signs of damage crack or loss of elasticity Note Please use genuine Olympus silicone O ring grease silica gel and O ring These consumable parts can also be purchased at an Olympus service station EN 36 8 Appendix Q amp Aon the use of the PT 037 Q1 A1 Q2 A2 Q3 A3 What digital camera models can be used with this product En This product PT 037 is designed exclusively for use with the SP 550UZ SP 560UZ digital camera What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera into the Case Pay special attention to the following items when loading the camera into the Case Make sure that the digital camera has enough battery power left Battery power is used up very quickly underwater due to frequent flash use Check the remaining number of pictures on the image storage Please use a card with a sufficient remaining number in order to reduce the number of times the Case has to be opened and closed Remove the strap from the digital camera When the camera is loaded without removing the strap the strap may get caught when the Case is sealed and this will cause water leakage Turn off the camera to be loaded Before sealing the Case confirm that the O rings have been installed properly in the grooves on the front and rear lids of the Case Confirm that the O rings and the O ring contact surfaces on the front and rear lids are free of dirt hair and othe
29. pening on the Case e Is there any dirt or foreign matter on the O rings or the O ring contact surfaces e Is the waterproof function maintenance performed EN 22 Seal the Case Lock the two buckles in the following order as shown in the figure First close the buckle on the side of the Case Then close the buckle on the upper part of the Case If the buckles are closed in the reverse order excessive force may damage the equipment Close the rear lid gently so that the O ring does not come out of the groove Hook the buckles on the edge of the rear lid and close each buckle open close lever in the direction of the arrow to seal the Case completely A CAUTION Seal the Case completely by tilting both buckle lock unlock levers in the directions indicated by respective arrows If either buckle is unlocked the Case is not sealed completely and water may penetrate into the Case Be careful not to catch the LCD hood and the lens cap strap when closing the rear lid of the Case Otherwise water leak may result When opening the Case again unlock the buckles in the reverse order to locking Attach the special balance weight optionally available Attach the dedicated balance weight on the tripod seat on the bottom of the Case Be sure to attach the balance weight tightly using the provided screw EN 23 Check the operation of the loaded camera After sealing the Case ch
30. r foreign matter Insert the silica gel for defogging Please use silica gel for the Olympus Case What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case Pay special attention to the following items When the O ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the outside of the Case or when the Case is twisted the waterproof function may be impaired and water leakage may occur EN 37 Q4 A4 EN 38 2 When the Case is used left or stored at the following locations defective operation or trouble may occur This should be avoided e Places where the Case can reach high temperature under direct sunlight or in a car places with extremely low temperature and places with extreme temperature variations e Locations with open fire e Locations with volatile substances e Locations subject to vibrations In case of the following handling with a camera loaded into the Case the Case and or the loaded camera may malfunction or may be damaged This should be avoided e Hitting other objects e Dropping e Placing heavy objects on top of the Case 4 When the Case is not used for a long time trouble may occur due to formation of mold Before use confirm the operation of all operation parts and perform the advance test and the final test What cautions must be observed when opening and closing the Case Pay special attention to the following items Donot open and close the Case at locations where there is wa
31. rom parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and close e Swallowing of small parts Please consult a physician immediately if any parts have been swallowed Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent vision impairment etc Do not store with a battery in the digital camera housed in this product Storage with a battery inserted may lead to leakage of the battery liquid and fire If leakage of water should occur with a camera installed in this product quickly remove the battery from the camera There is the possibility of ignition and explosion from generation of hydrogen gas This product is made of resin There is the possibility that injuries may be caused when it becomes broken because of strong impact with a rock or other hard objects Please handle it with sufficient care The silica gel and the grease for silicone O rings for this product are not edible EN 3 A CAUTION Do not disassemble or modify this product This may cause water leakage or trouble In case of disassembly or modification by persons other than those appointed by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP the En guarantee shall not apply Do not place this product at locations with abnormally high or abnormally low temperatures or at locations with extreme temperature changes The product may deteriorate Opening and closing at locations with much sand dust or dirt may impair the waterproof characteristic and cause water leak
32. sh off any salt after use Dry the Case After washing with pure water use a clean cloth to wipe off any waterdrops Be sure to use a cloth free of salt residue that doesn t leave any loose fibers Dry the Case completely at a well ventilated location in the shade A CAUTION Do not use hot air from a hair dryer or the like for drying and do not expose the Case to direct sunlight as this may accelerate deterioration and deformation of the Case and deterioration of the O ring leading to leakage of water e When wiping the Case take care not to cause scratches EN 32 7 Maintaining the Waterproof Function Whenever you open the rear lid of the Case always be sure to perform the O ring maintenance operation as described below En Remove the O ring Open the Case and remove the O ring from the Case Removal of the O ring Insert the O ring remover between the O ring and the O ring groove Slip the tip of the inserted O ring remover below the O ring Be careful not to scratch the O ring groove with the tip of the O ring remover Hold the O ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and remove it from the Case EN 33 Remove any sand dirt etc After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O ring checks for sand and other foreign matter adhered damage and cracks can be done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O ring lightly wit
33. ter spray or sand 2 Wipe off all water drops from the gap between the front and rear lids and around projections and recesses such as the buckles Failure to do so may result in penetration of water drops in the Case when opening When opening the Case take care that no water will drip from your hair or body into the Case or onto the camera When the Case is open check that no sand fibers or other foreign matter is adhered to the O rings and the O ring contact surfaces Do not touch the camera or the image storage with your hands wet with sea water If you detect water drops or other signs of water leakage while shooting go back to the water surface as soon as possible by considering the surfacing speed and pressure reduction time perform the water leakage test again and confirm that there is no leakage If the camera is wet wipe off any moisture and check the operation Q5 A5 Q6 A6 Q7 AT How should the Case be handled after use After use take out the camera as soon as possible and wash the Case with pure water In case of use in the ocean it is effective to immerse the Case for a certain time in pure water to remove any salt Operate the buttons and levers under water to turn the shafts and wash off any salt After washing use a dry cloth without any salt on it to wipe off any moisture and dry the Case in the shade Do not use hot air from a hair dryer or the like and do not dry the Case und
34. the Case correctly after sufficient understanding of the contents of this manual in regard to handling of the Case checks before use maintenance and storage after use OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall in no way be responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water In addition expenses incurred for damage of internal materials or loss of recorded contents due to water entering the camera will not be compensated OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP shall not pay any compensation for accidents injuries or material damage at the time of use Before use be sure to read the precautions printed on the package EN 2 For safe use This instruction manual uses various pictographs for correct use of the product and to prevent danger to the user and other persons as well as property damage These pictographs and their meanings are shown below En This indicates contents for which the possibility of human A WARNING death or severe injury in case of handling under disregard of this indication can be assumed This indicates contents for which the possibility of human injury or the possibility of material damage in case of handling under disregard of this indication can be assumed A CAUTION A WARNING Keep this product out of the reach of babies infants and children There is the possibility of occurrence of the following types of accidents Injury by dropping onto the body from a height Injury f
35. the sealing part of front and rear lid visually to confirm that the O ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught Also check that the Case is not broken or cracked A CAUTION Hairs fibers and other narrow items are not very apparent but they may cause entry of water In addition pay special attention to breaks and cracks on the Case EN 25 Final Test Water Leakage Test The final test after loading the camera is explained below This is the only way to eliminate worry about possible entry of water Always perform this test It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub The required time is about five minutes Simple water immersion test Explanatory image Hints Place the Case slowly into the water As the Case is transparent waterdrops entering into it can be confirmed easily At first immerse the Case for only three seconds In case of trouble with the O ring three seconds are enough for water to enter Are there air bubbles coming out between the lids Please check carefully Check that no water has entered into the Case Remove the Case from the water and check that no water has accumulated at the bottom of the Case Is there any water trickling down Next immerse the Case for 30 seconds Check carefully for air bubbles Do not perform any operation yet but just observe Check that no water h
36. till PT 008 and the grease from other companies are not suitable for this silicone O ring The use of such grease may cause deterioration of the surface and impairment of the waterproof function In order to avoid deformation of the O ring when the Case is not used for a long time remove the O ring from the Case apply a thin coat of the special grease and store the O ring in a clean plastic bag For reuse confirm that the O ring is free of damage and cracks that it has sufficient elasticity that the surface is free of stickiness and other abnormalities and use it after applying a thin coat of the special grease Excessive application of grease does not improve the waterproof function or the permissible withstand pressure It will cause sand and dust to adhere more easily A thin uniform coat produces the best result The O ring is a consumable part Replace it at least once a year Deterioration of the O ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the storage conditions Replace the O ring immediately with a new one if it shows signs of damage crack or loss of elasticity Q10 What are the important points for Case maintenance En A10 Pay special attention to the following items Never use the following chemicals for cleaning corrosion protection defogging repair or other purposes e Never use alcohol thinner benzene or similar volatile organic solvents or chemical detergents to clean the Case Pure water or lukewarm
37. tor list Instruction manual this manual EN 10 Names of the parts EN 11 Palm grip Diffuser mount Shutter lever Zoom lever Accessory mount Front lid Buckle hook Buckle lock unlock levers button Flash popup Light cable connector Lens window Lens ring Lens cap Lens cap strap Hand strap Hand strap lens cap strap ring Loading guide rails 8 O ring POL 037A 9 O ring POL 037B LCD inner hood LCD hood Mode dial knob POWER button M button IOI button MENU button E button 8 E4 button arrow pad button arrow pad OK FUNC button G 4 button X button arrow pad DISP button W button arrow pad Tripod seat LCD monitor window LCD hood strap Rear lid 69 Grease for silicon O ring White capped Silica gel O ring remover Diffuser Note The Case operation parts marked by corresponds to the operation parts of the digital camera When the operation parts of the Case are operated the corresponding functions of the digital camera will operate For details of the functions refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera EN 12 Attach the diffuser Attach the diffuser on the Case A CAUTION Attach the diffuser correctly as shown in the future If the camera or diffuser drops due to incorrect mounting
38. uble damage fire internal clouding or water leakage This should be avoided e Locations reaching high temperatures such as those under direct sunlight in an automobile etc e Locations with open fire e Water depths in excess of 40 m e Locations subject to vibrations e Locations with high temperature and humidity or with severe temperature changes e Locations with volatile substances This product is made of polycarbonate resin with excellent impact resistance but it may be damaged by scraping against rocks etc It also may break when it hits hard objects or is dropped This product is not a case to soften impacts to the camera inside the product When this product with a digital camera inside it is subjected to EN6 impacts or heavy objects are placed onto it the digital camera may become damaged Please handle it with sufficient care When the product is not used for a long time the waterproof performance may drop because of deterioration of the O ring etc Before use always perform the advance test and the final check Do not exert excessive force on the tripod seat or accessory mount En When a flash is used while the Case is being used shadows may appear at the edges of the picture This is especially notable when taking pictures in macro mode on the wide angle side Please use a flash after image confirmation Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning corrosion prevention prevention of fogging repair
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