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1. PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 1 p Instruction Manual e DC100 and DC200 digital camera Underwater Housing a Ni MH battery charger sass ReefMaster IDE CUM NIS PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page ii MUST DO 1 Read warnings in manual pages iv vii 2 If you have any questions after reading this manual or problems regarding the SeaLife digital camera housing or accessories follow these instructions e Do not contact dealer do this e Check trouble shooting guide in this manual or on the SeaLife website www sealife cameras com e f this does not solve the problem contact SeaLife Customer Service USA 856 866 9192 For other countries contact the Sealife national distributor For a complete list see the above website 3 Use only the following AA batteries e SeaLife Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH 1600mAh or higher rechargeable batteries Carefully follow charging instructions e Lithium non rechargeable batteries Lithium batteries last the longest of all batteries but they are expensive and they are not rechargeable e We do not recommend using Alkaline batteries due to their short battery life however new high energy alkaline batteries like Duracell Ultra have a longer battery life and can be used with the SeaLife digital camera Even high energy alkaline batteries do not last as long as SeaLife Ni MH batteries Do not use standard alkaline batteries
2. LCD Monitor Button m The LCD button is only active in RECORD and PLAY modes While in RECORD mode press the Display button will toggle the LCD monitor On and Off In PLAY mode press the Display button to Co review the images in the following 3 modes 1 Single image display 2 Single image display with image information overlay 3 Multi image 3x3 thumbnail display Menu Button The Menu button is active in RECORD PLAY DELETE modes Press the Menu button to turn on the Record Play Delete menus To access the Record Play Delete menu simply rotate the operating mode dial to RECORD PLAY DELETE mode and press the Menu button To turn off the menu press the Menu button again 34 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 35 OK Button OK The OK button is active any time a menu or dialog is displayed Use the button to select confirm the currently highlighted item Power Button 1 Press the power button to turn the camera on or off While the camera is powered on and there is no button activity or host communication for about 3 minutes the camera will automatically switch to the POWER SAVE mode standby to conserve power Press any button or rotate the Mode dial will bring the camera back from POWER SAVE mode If there is no activity for 5 minutes the system power will turn off and you will have to press the power button to turn the camera back on When the camera is set to SEA or EXT FLASH mode the system will tur
3. EH Fleeff Memzper Ni MH Beanery Charger ee A S e Plug 1 folds Slide cover plate down down to access batteries Slide down battery cover plate to access battery compartment Insert 4 SeaLife Ni MH batteries into charger making sure batteries are correctly inserted with and polarity as indicated on charger Close battery cover plate before charging Fold down 2 prong plug from charger and plug charger into wall outlet For international outlets select appropriate plug adapter The charging indicator light will turn orange while batteries are charging When charging is complete indicator light turns green Once charging is complete remove charger from wall outlet and remove batteries from charger Always use freshly charged batteries Batteries can discharge at room temperature up to 10 per day Store batteries in plastic bag or container in refrigerator or cool dry place PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 pM Page 53 d Battery Selection Guide It is important to use only AA batteries designed for high drain electronic devices Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH We suggest using SeaLife 1600 mAh Ni MH rechargeable batteries or higher mAh rated Ni MH battery With Ni MH batteries you can expect about 2 hours of normal operating usage Ni MH batteries can be recharged about 1000 times without the memory problems that you get with Ni CAD batteries With proper power management you can get through a
4. 5 After 3 minutes the LCD and monitor will turn off and the camera will in power save mode To re activate power push the SHUTTER BUTTON 6 After 6 minutes the camera power will shut down 15 minutes in SEA or EXT FLASH mode To operate the camera push the POWER BUTTON to turn on the camera 46 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 47 Using and cleaning the underwater housing and camera Entering the water with housing ds 2 Do not enter water with camera in your hand Have someone hand you the camera after you have entered the water See Great Pictures Made Easy on page 48 After using housing underwater 1 2 Cleaning housing after use 1 2 3 If you must open the housing while on the dive boat make sure you and the housing are perfectly dry before Before entering dive boat hand housing to someone on the boat Make sure the sealed housing is placed in a fresh water tank available on most dive boats This will clean the salt water from the camera housing and prevents the salt water from drying on the camera housing and O ring Never let water dry on the camera housing Salt crystals can damage the O rings lens and attract moisture Dry housing with clean soft towel after removing from fresh water tank Do not expose camera and housing to direct sunlight keep in a shaded area or under a dry towel It is not recommended to remove camera from housing while on the dive boat Allowin
5. and polarity oR W no Set camera to Sea mode for detailed instructions on Set up housing Clean camera lens with dry clean cotton cloth Make sure camera focus knob lens is set to standard distance DO NOT SET TO MACRO Remove camera strap since this may prevent the camera from correctly seating itself inside the housing If you are using an External Flash set camera to External Flash mode See page 25 how to set camera to Land Sea or External Flash modes AN Opening and loading of the housing should be done only in dry cool air such as in an air conditioned room to prevent fogging 1 Open the housing by pulling up latch on side of housing Do not extend housing lid beyond its stop point or damage may occur to the hinge area 3 To OPEN Press in rubber 3 grip 4 5 A Carefully inspect O rings for damage and make sure O ring is firmly seated in its groove If O ring is damaged and requires replacement contact SeaLife Service Center For service details see page iii Clean the housing glass lens port using clean dry cotton cloth It is recommended to apply anti fog solution to the inside surface of the housing lens Carefully insert camera into housing Make sure camera is clean and dry Insert two Anti Fog desiccant capsules into special slots inside housing Note New desiccant capsules will be blue in color As the desiccant absorbs moist air it turns from blue to light pink Replace d
6. e Replace batteries when battery power status indicator on camera is down one bar e Turn camera power or LCD monitor OFF when not using camera to preserve battery power e Always use freshly charged batteries Batteries can discharge at room temperature up to 10 per day Store batteries in plastic bag or container in refrigerator or cool dry place 4 Follow the correct computer connect sequence to download pictures Only for Windows 98 you need to install the driver using the enclosed CD You need to install the Photo Suite Imaging Software only if you do not want to use your existing picture editing software e First power up computer and connect USB cable to computer e Turn camera power ON e Turn Operating mode dial to PC e ONLY THEN connect USB cable to camera e Locate pictures in Removable disk under My Computer e Some operating systems may require a few minutes before the camera connection is established 5 Use only the following brands of Compact Flash memory cards e SeaLife SanDisk Kingston Lexar Ritek and Pretec registered trademarks of respective companies 6 Keep main O Rings and housing perfectly clean e Clean housing and main O rings with fresh water after every use e Do not remove O rings Do not grease e Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry 7 Never let any moisture or dirt get inside housing when opening e Only open and load the housing in dry cool a
7. On Image Resolution 1280 x 960 LCD Brightness 0 Image Quality Super fine EV Compensation 0 0 White Balance Auto Slide Show Delay 4 seconds Flash Auto Sound ON 27 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 28 DELETE Mode Bs DELETE MENU gt DELETE CURRENT In DELETE mode you can delete all recorded images at one time or each 5grgrgALIo image one at a time DELETE MENU owitch the operating mode dial to DELETE tn and the DELETE menu will appear To delete the images recorded in the CF card make sure to insert the card before deletion A To delete the images recorded in the camera internal memory do not insert any CF card DELETE CURRENT 1 Use arrow button A W to move cursor next to Delete current then press OK button 2 The last image taken or the image currently being viewed in Play mode will be displayed 3 Use the arrow buttons A V to select the captured images you want to delete 4 Press the OK button to delete the displayed picture 0 5 Repeat the step 3 4 to continue the delete other images or switch the Operating Mode dial to exit e Each image shown on LCD will also display file name and image number information at bottom of Screen m While in the delete mode you can browse the recorded images on the LCD Monitor or on a TV DELETE ALL 1 Use the arrow buttons A W to move cursor next to Delete all then press the OK button 2 A MESSAGE window
8. PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 26 DATE TIME Sets the date and time information When the camera is used for the 1st time or the batteries are replaced you may need to set the correct date time Press the OK button to select DATE TIME The cursor skips to the data field and the first item Month is selected Use the arrow buttons A W to change the number or press the OK button to proceed to the next item When the last item is selected changed press OK button to return to the Setup menu LANGUAGE Sets the On Screen Display menu language There are 8 languages available for your selection They are English French German Spanish Japanese Portuguese Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese Use the arrow buttons A W to move cursor next to language Press OK button and the cursor skips to the data field Use the arrow buttons A W to select the desired language setting default English Press the OK button again to make the change The cursor returns to the Setup menu automatically when the change is made SOUND This feature allows you to enable or disable the beeping sound when camera buttons are pressed Use the arrow buttons A W to move cursor next to Sound Press OK button and cursor skips to data field Use the arrow buttons A W select On or Off Press the OK button again to make the change The cursor returns to the Setup menu automatically when the change is made m The above settings are conserved even if t
9. T Sena ee e E E E EE EE ore eee E E E E eee ETE TE Ee eee E E E EE EEE 7 Preparing the Power SUDDIy 44 25 40 0 4 005 uero 0d ee ieee heb ER E EUR hehehe eee hen be eke GS 8 Loading tie CompactFlash Cald 222s02000502 22s005 086 406 440454 496 006200660680650285080446 600 455 9 Seng tne Date and MMe 2cmeE suce surEibDGRESeN GERBER EELEE EEE EUM ETE E EU REM E RE 9 Digital Camera Instructions Basic Operations elseeeeesese 10 HOWTO record ell niis Ru m 10 DIGWANZOOW 22 een ye see ee oes os oe eee os ee EFE Sark oe ee cn eee Sek a Sense eee 10 ieee ge e r N 4 e sentecaee dren oon cee oe be OO T1 TE T1 7 000 ee Se een 11 How to DIaVDACK Iglesia acecsus aka scd d aad erat d R REEHR CURE eases ened HOSCE Bo NNUS RR EORR ROO sess E HEC 38 ease 12 How to view image information and thumbnails lllllllleeee hh 13 How to examine imag d taillS x 35 a5 aep a7 bree her bee bore a eee ee eee oe oer Ex ed dac esas 13 How Tto delcie dde s ads aad dinae ut NAA REAREA CEARRA ERATE ede eed eee E NEUE Ex dde d d ER EE uie grs 14 FOWO Gel The OCUS mM T L aus 15 How to set the image resolution and quality uaa carni be kB oe doe dE ed ere er Rand drca ered dhe DEE aed ewe c 19 Resolution and Image Quality Indicator seca bec cea bs coe eoe ak ERROR Soe bbe deed desde nb EEE CE Rad hecha dos 16 viii PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page ix HOWTO Set ihe flac sa
10. cases you might actually take a better picture without flash such as in longer shooting distances in low light or indoor and you can select no flash In other cases even in bright light you might select fill flash to brighten up shadows and avoid dark areas Sometimes pictures can be grainy if you do not have enough light and do not use the flash No matter how dark it is even if it becomes impossible for any camera to take a sharp picture the camera will continued on following page 1 P PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 2 d still try to take a picture If that happens get closer to the subject and use a flash or another good light source In general the closer you are to your subject and the brighter the light conditions are the better the picture results will be With a little experimenting you will quickly be on your way towards great digital pictures to share with your friends and family Your computer It s important to follow the correct procedures to establish a connection between the camera and your computer Once you got the hang of it you will connect the camera to your computer and download edit print or e mail pictures Download The USB connection will quickly transfer pictures from your camera to your computer Please refer to the detailed instructions on page 29 on how to connect your camera to the computer Editing You will enjoy picture editing with MGI Photo Suite but you can a
11. charged batteries oO N A Perfectly clean main O rings Inspect for damage or dents to housing and O ring Remove strap or any accessory from camera Check that camera is completely seated in housing Check cable connections Change video mode in camera set up menu page 27 For updated trouble shooting guide refer to website www sealife cameras com PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 57 Pioneer Research Manufacturers of SeaLife Cameras 97 Foster Road Moorestown NJ 08057 856 866 9191 www pioneer research com www sealife cameras com P
12. dive day and recharge your batteries at night Do not expose Ni MH batteries to water or moisture Properly dispose of any Ni MH battery exposed to water or moisture See specific warning on battery Lithium Lithium AA batteries are suitable for the SeaLife digital camera AA Lithium batteries typically will last the longest cost the most and are not rechargeable Standard and High Energy Alkaline Do not use alkaline batteries like Duracell Coppertop since they may only last about 10 minutes in the SeaLife Digital Camera If you cannot use Ni MH rechargeable batteries you may use new high energy alkaline batteries that last a longer than standard alkaline batteries but not as long as SeaLife Ni MH rechargeable batteries The following are examples of high energy alkaline batteries 1 Duracell Ultra 2 Panasonic high energy 3 Energizer Titanium or E3 High Energy Do not attempt to recharge alkaline batteries 53 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 54 Battery Life We have tested the following batteries under normal and extreme operating conditions The following operating times are averages and can vary depending on age of battery temperature and other factors Normal conditions designed to simulate operating conditions when scuba diving 1 Turn camera on take a test picture Set to Sea Mode Put in housing close housing 2 90 minutes later Turn power on Take three pictures on
13. if it is emitting smoke emitting any unusual odor or noise or if it is in any other abnormal state Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock Stop using the camera immediately turn the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted contact your local authorized SeaLife service facility and request repairs Never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this is dangerous Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera even after camera has dried Turn the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Then contact your local SeaLife authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock Be careful when handling wet camera Camera and batteries may become very hot Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera Turn the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Then contact your local Sea
14. ster Charger ES Africa Asia Engen Europe Israel Argentina the Middle East Singapore Austria Africa mae Hong Kong Ireland Scotland Singapore Australia Argentina New Zealand The SeaLife Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH battery charger is designed to fully charge SeaLife Ni MH batteries in about 2 hours The charger can be used worldwide with one of the 3 international plug adapter types The charging indi cator light is orange in color during the charge and turns green when charging is complete Only charge 4 batteries at a time Do not charge less than 4 batteries in charger Only use SeaLife Ni MH rechargeable batteries in charger Never charge alkaline lithium or any other non rechargeable battery in charger Never insert batteries into charger with polarity and reversed Remove charge from outlet after charging is complete Do not leave charger plugged into outlet when not in use To prevent fire and risk of electric shock do not remove the cover or back of charger Do not use charger if charger comes in contact with water even after it dries Do not charge battery that is damaged or leaking Always use freshly charged batteries Batteries can discharge at room temperature up to 1096 per day Store batteries in plastic bag or container in refrigerator or cool dry place PPP PPEP 51 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 52 How to use charger 52 4 Ju
15. to delete images a 1 Set the operating mode to DELETE JJ Delete menu appears 2 Use the arrow buttons A W to select DELETE CURRENT or DELETE ALL Press OK 3 If you selected Delete all a message window appears with ARE YOU SURE Use arrow button A W to select YES or NO option and press OK 4 f you selected Delete current the most recent picture taken will appear on the LCD monitor This picture will be deleted if you press OK If you press the arrow button A V the next picture will appear 5 Switch the operating mode dial to exit delete mode N To delete the images recorded in the CF card make sure to insert the card before deletion p AN To delete the images recorded in the camera internal memory remove the CF card The camera will be able to read the internal data with an external memory card inserted k You can browse through the recorded images on the LCD Monitor or on a TV while in delete mode If there is no image stored in the memory a NO IMAGES message pops up To exit this message switch to any other operating mode 14 oO PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 15 How to set the focus Before taking a picture make sure camera has correct focus setting The camera provides 2 different focus settings Effective Range Description IH 2ft infinity oon S 60cm oo Icon 1ft 2ft For a macro shot Close a 30cm 60cm Rotate the lens ring to select fo
16. wait a little bit so the fish that were frightened away come back Don t chase the fish let the fish come to you N Always be in control of your buoyancy before taking pictures and observe all safe diving rules 4 Shoot and review If you don t like it delete it One of the key advantages of the SeaLife digital camera is that the monitor displays the picture you ve just taken The monitor will display a message DELETE for 3 seconds If you don t like it delete it by pushing the shutter button again One of the best ways to learn underwater photography is from your good pictures and mistakes 48 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 49 5 Take several pictures of the same subject Use different distances and angles Allow about 8 seconds between shots for the flash to re charge Study and compare the good and bad pictures and you will soon be a master N Never touch any sea creatures Consult your dive master about approaching dangerous creatures or structures 6 Use SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle Lenses for dramatic close ups The SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle lenses allow you to get super close to your subject for images full of colors and razor sharp details Each SeaLife macro lens has optical coatings for color correction reduces the underwater bluish effect and a neutral density coating to prevent over flashing With the 20 mm wide angle lens you fit a close group of 4 dive buddies or a 6 foot 180 cm sh
17. Guide on page 53 M Only use 4 AA type batteries designed for high drain electronic devices SeaLife Ni MH rechargeable high energy alkalines see battery selection guide on page 53 E Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion Use only one NS pini E ERN battery type at one time pin ee BI Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment with the and TPE X sides facing correctly tl Dp Jose iK B Batteries should be replaced when the battery indicator icon appears as empty WOO 2 E To improve battery performance replace all installed batteries at the same time E Keep battery away from heat BI Do not drop puncture or disassemble batteries mM Remove batteries if they won t be used for a long period of time BI Use only freshly charged Ni MH batteries 1600 mAh or higher At room temperature batteries can discharge up to 10 per day Store batteries in a plastic container in refrigerator or cool dry place LD Batteries may last about 2 hours with LCD on but actual time depends on how many pictures are taken if LCD is on or other factors N Any of the following actions may cause the battery to split or leak resulting in fire or injury N Do not attempt to charge alkaline batteries Do not carry or store a battery with objects such as metal pens necklaces coins or hairpins This could short circuit the positive and negative poles of the battery N Do not insert or re
18. LCD monitor to frame your shot e Be sure to rest the camera against your forehead while using the optical viewfinder to focus your shot E Press and releasing Shutter Button oO e Press the shutter button slowly and gently until you feel a click e Keep your camera still while pressing the shutter button e Continue holding camera steady until you hear the click sound of the camera taking a picture This can take up to 2 seconds depending on lighting conditions e Practice not moving camera when you push the shutter button 11 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 12 How to playback images You can review the recorded images either on the LCD Monitor or on a TV To playback images perform the following E Playback images on LCD Monitor 1 Power on the camera 2 Set the operating mode to PLAY mode 53 The last image recorded appears 3 Use the arrow buttons A V to scroll forward backward through the recorded images E Playback images on TV 1 Connect one end of the video cable to the VIDEO port of your camera 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the VIDEO IN port of your television 3 Turn on the camera and the TV e Set the video output format before connecting to a TV See page 26 Bae 4 Set the camera to PLAY mode zl 5 Use the arrow buttons A V to forward backward through the recorded images N To playback the image recorded in the CF card make sure the card is inserted N To
19. Life authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged turn the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Then contact your local SeaLife authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page v WARNING S OO OOO OS Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water getting into the camera Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow or when operating the camera at the beach on near water Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not insert or drop metallic or flammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not attempt to modify this camera This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not remove the camera casing This may cause an electrical shock Internal inspection maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your local authorized SeaLife service facility Do not touch camera charger or AC adapter during a thunderst
20. Underwater Camera Housing the camera is programmed to automatically find the best exposure control combination in an underwater environment The internal sensor reads the light conditions through the lens TTL It evaluates the whole picture in 64 segments with higher priority in the center Then it automatically sets the correct exposure time lens opening and sensitivity You may hear a slight clicking noise when you move the camera to different light conditions SeaLife Research has tested several thousand combinations to achieve the optimal exposure controls In the Sea mode the slowest exposure time underwater is 1 30 seconds If the surrounding light is too dark the flash will fire automatically While in the Sea mode the camera flash will actually fire two times one weak flash called a pre flash is used to determine the brightness and reflection of whatever you re taking a picture of The primary flash will fire 0 2 seconds after the pre flash hardly noticeable Only the primary flash is used by the camera for properly exposing the final picture The combination of the pre flash and main flash ensures the optimal exposure setting for the camera In order to avoid underwater backscatter spots that show up in pictures caused by tiny particles in the water and get more vivid colors we recommend that you use the SeaLife External Flash which is sold separately You can even use two external flashes like the pros do in order to eliminat
21. appears Are you sure Use the arrow button A V to select YES or NO then press OK button to confirm selection Selecting YES will delete all images Selecting NO will return you to the delete menu 28 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 29 PC Mode Images can only be transferred to a PC via USB in this mode In this mode there are no menus and no buttons are activated Transferring your Images to the Computer Before image transfer please read the following guideline carefully Driver Installation Windows98 only If you are planing to transfer your images into a computer make sure to complete the camera driver installation before making camera connection Install the driver as follows 1 Insert the software CD ROM disc into your CD ROM drive 2 The setup program starts Follow the on screen instructions to complete the software installation 3 Restart the computer recommended a Windows 2000 ME and MAC version 8 5 or higher will automatically recognize camera so installing the driver is not necessary However installing driver will change name of mass storage device to Sealife camera Downloading Images to computer Follow the steps below to transfer your images to the computer 1 First connect USB cable to the USB port on your computer 2 Power on the camera 3 Set the Operating mode dial to PC 4 Only then connect USB cable to camera 5 Click on My Computer to find drive called rem
22. ark at a shooting distance of 6 feet 180 cm Normally you would have to be 10 feet away too far for a sharp picture The following lenses are available at your local scuba dive dealer Lens description effective range No Lens 2 60 cm to infinity Macro 3X lens filter 12 to 36 30 to 90 cm Macro 8X lens filter 10 to 13 25 to 33 cm Macro 16X lens filter 7 to 10 18 to 25 cm 20 mm Wide angle lens 1 80 cm to infinity Field of view about 50 larger The above distance only apply to digital camera SeaLife film cameras will have different shooting distances The 8X and 16X Macro lenses are sold in a set that also includes the extendable and collapsible distance measuring device Macro Wand Set item SL959 7 Use the SeaLife External Flash to enhance color and brightness Water filters out light and red yellow colors resulting in darker bluer images The only way to prevent this from occurring is by taking pictures at shallow depths within 5 depth on a sunny day or by using artificial light like the SeaLife External Flash The External Flash easily mounts to the bottom of the housing The flexible arm allows you to direct the flash at the subject Even two flashes can be mounted onto the housing for an evenly illuminated and shadow free image This system blocks the built in flash and prevents backscatter The flexible flash arms allow quick adjustments of the flash An optional Flash Diffuser can be snapped onto the f
23. ble blending Cran non imane arga Preview Stitch Full Stitch Step 4 View the Panorama In Action Choose Show Viewer from the Panorama menu The Stitch Preview window changes to viewer mode Press and drag the pointer over the panorama vertically and horizontally Press SHIFT to zoom in or press CTRL to zoom out Close the viewer window when you re done to return to the preview stitch I Stitch_Preview File Panorama Zoom 32 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 33 Step 5 Create a Full Stitch Click the Stitch Panorama icon The Stitch Options dialog box appears Click Full Stitch button The Stitch Progress dialog box displays the progress of the stitch Follow the procedure in Step 4 to view the panorama in action Eile Panorama Step 6 Save a Panorama After Step5 you can save the panorama from the Stitched Result window as a BMP Flashpix FPX or JPEG file MGI PhotoVista also automatically creates an IVR file for you which you use to play the panorama 33 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 34 Additional Information Names and Functions Optical Viewfinder To extend the battery life turn off LCD monitor and use optical viewfinder The optical viewfinder is the real image type with 85 5 alignment tolerance LCD Monitor When you are about to take a picture you may use the LCD monitor to frame the image Press the monitor button to turn the LCD Monitor ON OFF
24. conds the RED indicator light in the front of the camera blinks at a rate relatively slow and then blinks rapidly for the last 3 seconds How to format the CF CompactFlash card N This will delete all pictures stored on the flash card P To format the CF card perform the following 1 Set the operating mode to LAND amp SEA The SET UP menu appears 2 Select the FORMAT MEDIA item using the arrow button A V then press OK button 3 Select YES default NO using the arrow button A W then press OK button 4 A message window appears Are you sure Select yes using the arrow button A V then press OK button A message window appears Format Complete CF Card is now formatted 19 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 20 Operating Modes and Menus RECORD Mode 9 Set the operating mode to RECORD 9 for taking pictures RECORD MENU Press the Menu button in RECORD 9 mode the RECORD menu appears The menu contains the following items LCD BRIGHTNESS This feature allows you to increase the brightness LI a5 RECORD MENU of the LCD gt LCD BRIGHTNESS Changes the brightness setting 5 5 Interval 1 of the LCD display Seg eee Press the OK button to select this item The cursor skips to the data EV COMPENSATION field as the OK button being pressed Use the arrow buttons A V to increase decrease the LCD brightness Press the OK button again to confirm time setting The cursor r
25. cus setting For a normal long distance shot N Set focusing to portrait telephoto focus when used inside waterproof housing gt How to set the image resolution amp quality This camera provides 6 different image resolution amp quality combination settings e 1280x960 pixels resolution with Super Fine xxx Fine xx Normal X quality e 640x480 pixels resolution with Super Fine Xo x Fine xx Normal x quality To change the resolution amp quality setting perform the following 1 Power on the camera 2 Setthe operating mode to RECORD 9 3 Press the Resolution amp Quality button TH Until you select the desired image resolution and quality setting The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off k Always check focus setting before taking pictures to make sure you have the correct setting 15 P PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 16 Resolution Indicator ll RECORD mode Shows the currently set image resolution setting on the status LCD ll PL AY mode Shows the captured image resolution setting on the LCD monitor Image Quality Indicator E RECORD mode Shows the currently set image quality setting on the status LCD E PL AY mode Shows the captured image quality setting on the LCD monitor Resolution Quality Compression Number of Tips Ratio pictures with 8MB 1280x960 8 1 1 Ideal for printing larger pictures 8x10 recommended for most pictures 0 Ideal for pr
26. d I O cables are required in order to meet the FCC emission limits It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I O cable s be used SERVICE Do not contact your dealer for product questions or service After going through the Trouble Shooting Guide in this manual if you cannot find a solution for a problem Contact the SeaLife Service Center or send the camera with the housing to an authorized SeaLife service facility or directly to SeaLife Headquarters in Moorestown NJ USA or the SeaLife distributor in your country A list of SeaLife distributors can be found on the website www sealife cameras com Include US 10 00 for handling and domestic shipping your day time phone number proof of purchase and return address No P O BOX a clear written description of problem Ship prepaid to Pioneer Research Attn SeaLife Service Center 97 Foster Road Suite 5 Moorestown NJ 08057 USA Phone 856 866 9192 e Fax 856 866 8615 www sealife cameras com P PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page iv WARNING S S This camera is not waterproof or water resistant Use the inner camera only inside the SeaLife waterproof housing when in or around water Follow waterproof housing instructions carefully to prevent water damage to camera Water damage to camera is not covered by warranty unless it has been determined that the waterproof housing leaked water as a result of a manufacturing defect Do not use this camera
27. damaged O rings require replacement Housing body O ring Permanent glued in groove Housing Lid O ring Mot glued in groove DO NOT REMOVE DO NOT REMOVE Important The lid O ring is Teflon coated permanent Do not wipe off Teflon coating Only use cleaning brush to clean Replace Teflon O ring after every 50 dives We suggest you record camera usage and maintenance in your log book 41 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 42 Main O rings and keeping a waterproof seal The SeaLife housing uses two O rings to form a waterproof seal Every housing is tested for quality and a water proof seal It is your responsibility to maintain the housing and ensure it remains waterproof Our research and testing shows that 9996 of leaks are the result of not cleaning or caring for the O ring AN Warranty does not cover a water damaged camera unless it is clearly determined that a manufacturing defect caused the leak e The O rings must always be kept clean and checked for damage before every use e Carefully clean the housing surface that makes contact with the O ring and inspect for scrapes and cuts If the housing sealing area is damaged contact the SeaLife Service Center e Never use the housing without all the O rings in place e f O rings need replacement contact the SeaLife Service Center Do not remove or lubricate O rings e The O ring located in the housing body groove is glued in place Never remove
28. ded before every use Do not remove O rings Do not grease e Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry e Housing uses two large O rings at housing sealing lid Never use housing without both O rings in place e f O ring is damaged contact the SeaLife Service Center See page 42 e O ring must be perfectly clean no sand dirt or debris before sealing housing e Soak or rinse sealed housing with fresh water after drying 4 Carefully close lid to seal housing e Make sure O rings do not slip out of the groove when sealing e Press lid firmly and tightly down into housing to ensure a waterproof seal 5 Never let any moisture or dirt get inside housing when opening e Only open and load the housing in dry cool air such as inside an air conditioned room 6 For great underwater pictures you need e Clear water conditions control your buoyancy before taking picture get as close as possible to subject ideal distance is 2 to 6 Use the SeaLife Macro Lens Filter for close up pictures with super details and vibrant colors 7 Store housing at room temperature in a clean and dry place e Do not expose housing to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time e Do not store housing in hot locations like the trunk of your car 40 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 41 d Open view of housing The housing uses beo O rings to dorm a waterproof seal Contact Sealife Service Center if
29. e primary difference between these two housings is the depth rating The SL111 is depth tested and rated to 133 feet 40m and the SL111DX is depth rated and tested to 200 60m The depth rating is printed on the front lens port to help you distinguish between the two housings SeaLife Reefmaster Digital Deluxe Housing SL111DX e Depth rated and tested to 200ft 60M e Includes Sportsfinder e Rubber grips yellow for high visibility slip proof adds shock resistance e Optical glass lens port e Stainless steel hardware corrosion proof e Simple 2 button operation power and shutter delete button e This housing is included with the Reefmaster Digital DC200 item SL121 SeaLife Reefmaster Digital Housing SL111 e Depth rated and tested to 133ft 40M e Rubber grips gray blue slip proof adds shock resistance e Optical glass lens port e Stainless steel hardware corrosion proof e Simple 2 button operation power and shutter delete button e This housing is included with the Reefmaster Digital DC100 item SL1 20 These housing instructions apply to both housing models SL111 and SL111DX 39 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 40 MUST DO for underwater housing 1 Read these instructions before using the underwater housing 2 Do not exceed the depth rating printed on the lens port of the housing 3 Keep main O Rings perfectly clean e Clean main O rings with cleaning brush provi
30. e shadows in your pictures When using the SeaLife External Flash you must set the camera to the External Flash Mode The External Flash Mode does not use a Pre Flash since this would cause the external flash to fire during the pre flash and not during the primary flash If you are taking close up pictures in very low light or even total darkness with the SeaLife Macro lenses and you experience over flashing from a reflective fish or object you have the choice of immediately deleting the image by pressing the shutter button again within 3 seconds the monitor will show you the picture and display DELETE You can then redirect the flash by moving the flexible flash arm or turning the flash diffuser dial to a different setting The Flash Diffuser is an accessory that can be clipped on to the external slash head in order to modify the brightness by dialing a degree of diffusion The system gives you many options to create great photos under many different conditions and using the various flashes or lens accessories Land Mode If you are taking land pictures set the camera to Land Mode Now the camera is automatically programmed to take great land pictures The camera evaluates light conditions through the lens If it s too dark the camera uses the built in flash to fire a pre flash to test the picture quality and a primary flash for taking a properly exposed picture If you like you can override the camera s fully automatic functions In many
31. e slide show COPY TO CF CARD Copies images stored in the camera s internal memory to the CF Card Use the arrow buttons A W to move cursor next to COPY TO CF CARD Press OK button and cursor skips to data field Use the arrow buttons A W to toggle the YES or NO option Then press OK button to confirm DPOF Digital Print Order Format If you select the DPOF item all your image settings will be saved on the CF card Now a DPOF compatible printer will print images as specified in your setting after LD you insert the CF card into a printer DPOF User Interface You can use Shutter or Menu button to setup DPOF as follows A Use Shutter button in PLAY Mode 1 Set the Operating Mode Dial to the PLAY 5 then the last image appears 2 Press the Shutter button to toggle the DPOF print tag setting of the selected image A printer icon appears in bottom right corner of LCD monitor as you toggle between DPOF tag setting The default setting is size Standard and quantity 1 when using the Shutter button to enable the DPOF print tag 23 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 24 B Use Menu button in Play Menu 1 Use the arrow buttons A V to select the image you want for DPOF setting O A O nm Set the Operating Mode Dial to the PLAY 5 then the last image appears Press the Menu button the Play menu appears Use the arrow buttons A V to select DPOF item then press OK button to confirm DPOF submenu wi
32. ect battery type Improper connection procedure USB cable not connected to USB port Slow PC connection time Camera driver not installed Improper connection to TV Video cable not fully inserted into camera or TV Memory storage is full cee ee eee Big a E Incorrect focus setting llle Fogged housing lens 000ee eee Corrective Action Replace or recharge batteries Use only AA designed for high drainage electronics see battery selection guide Check that batteries are inserted correctly Turn camera back on Contact service center This is normal Use only AA designed for high drainage electronics see battery selection guide Must follow correct procedure page 29 Inspect connection ports Give at least 5 minutes for some PC s to establish connection Install camera driver CD page 29 Connect video cable to video IN jack of TV or VCR and change TV VCR to video in channel oO Make sure video cable is completely inserted into video jack of camera until it clicks Also check that connection to TV VCR is correct Delete images or download to PC Insert empty CF card Clean lens with clean cotton cloth Check lens for correct focus macro or standard Insert camera in dry air conditioned room Use anti fog desiccant inside housing Do not let water drops get inside housing 55 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 Problem Pict
33. esiccant capsules when color changes to light pick 6 Carefully clean O rings and inside of housing area where O ring makes contact Use cleaning brush provided in Care Kit O ring must not be wet when sealing housing allow these areas to dry O Ring must be absolutely clean of all lint sand or other small particles Do not grease O rings 45 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 46 12 Do not allow any water droplets to get inside housing This will cause the inside of the housing to fog 13 Close housing lid tightly Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent the housing from closing Make sure lid is tightly pressed into housing see picture 14 Close housing latch Make sure the lid is pressed flat and evenly against the housing body The housing may leak if the lid is not flat against the housing when closed Close housing lid tightly Test camera and housing 1 Press the external power button on the top of the housing to turn camera power on maau 2 Press the shutter button on the outside of the housing to take a test picture 3 The power or shutter button should have a smooth action and return to its original resting position after pressing Itis normal to feel some resistance when pressing the power and shutter button 4 Press and hold power button to turn camera power off It is recommended to leave camera power off until you re ready to use camera to preserve battery power
34. eturns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made m The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off QUICKVIEW If the LCD Monitor is on and QuickView mode is enabled a preview of the captured image is shown on the LCD Monitor as soon as the image is taken When the 3 seconds are over the LCD Monitor will return to viewfinder mode If the LCD Monitor is off but QuickView mode is enabled a preview of the captured image is temporarily shown on the LCD Monitor for 3 seconds as soon as the image is taken After the 3 seconds is over the LCD Monitor will automatically turn off During this 3 seconds of preview in either case the user will have the option by means of an on screen prompt of deleting the image just captured by pressing the OK button once processing is completed Available in SEA and EXT FLASH mode only 20 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 21 Using the LCD Monitor while taking pictures shortens the life span of your batteries To save battery power you can take pictures without the LCD Monitor Simply turn off the LCD Monitor and use the Optical Viewfinder to frame the image as you would with a traditional camera Select the item by the arrow buttons A V and then press the OK button to confirm The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed Use the arrow buttons A V to select the desired setting The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the c
35. g humid air to enter the housing may cause fogging opening the housing Do not allow the inside of the housing or the camera to get wet P The sealed housing must be thoroughly cleaned with fresh water before opening Never let salt water dry on housing Salt crystals may damage the O rings lens and attract moisture Never let water drops dry on lens Wipe lens dry with clean cotton cloth Before opening housing everything including your hands head and surrounding area must be totally dry Have a dry towel handy After opening the housing clean the camera O ring area and all inside and outside parts with a clean dry cotton cloth Before storing the housing and camera remove batteries Compact Flash card and keep in a clean dry area Make sure the housing and any accessories are clean and dry before storage Never store camera or housing in direct sunlight or in a dark damp area The airtight unbreakable SeaLife ReefMaster Dry Case Item SL930 is highly recommended along with 1 oz bags of SeaLife Moisture Muncher Desiccant Item M101 for travel and storage 47 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 48 Great Pictures Made Easy Taking underwater pictures is much different that taking land pictures Here are the most important tips to taking great pictures underwater 1 Crystal Clear water Crystal Clear water is essential for good underwater pictures Remember the human eye can see more de
36. hange is made Note Quickview setting is always enabled for Land Sea or External Flash Mode m The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off WHITE BALANCE This feature will compensate the color balance of a picture under certain lighting conditions Select either one of the 5 Auto Sun Shade Fluorescent Tungsten manual white balance settings The auto white balance is recommended for most cases For certain critical circumstances if the result did not come out as expected you may manually change to another white balance type according to the ambient lighting condition P Use the arrow buttons A V to move the cursor next to WHITE BALANCE and then press the OK button to confirm Press OK button and the cursor moves to the data field Use the arrow buttons A V to select the desired white balance type Press the OK button again to make the change The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made m The setting is reset to AUTO when the camera power is off Reference The approximate color temperature of the 4 white balance settings except Auto White Balance is Sun 5500K Shade 6000K Fluorescent 4000K and Tungsten 2850K 21 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 22 EV COMPENSATION This feature will allows you to adjust the exposure compensation over a range of 1 8 to 1 8 EV in steps of 0 3 EV This is similar to pushing a film picture Select the item by
37. he camera power is off 26 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 27 FORMAT MEDIA Formats the CompactFlash card Use the arrow buttons A V to move the cursor next to Format Media The cursor skips to the data field Use the arrow buttons A V to select Yes or No Select YES and a message appears Are you sure Press the OK button to re format the CF card and return to the Setup menu Select NO and press the OK button to cancel and return to the Setup menu without any change e This feature can also be used to reformat the 8MB of internal memory if necessary Note Any images or data stored on the CF Card or internal memory will be lost when formatting media VIDEO MODE This feature allows you to set video output type The camera provides 2 different video output types for your selection NTSC and PAL Select the correct video type for your region e g NTSC TV or PAL TV The default setting is NTSC RESET TO DEFAULT Returns all the camera settings to the factory default settings Same as setting to LAND mode Use the arrow buttons A W to move cursor next to Reset to Default Press the OK button and cursor skips to the data field Use the arrow buttons A V to select Yes or No Select YES and press the OK button to make the change and return to the SETUP menu Select NO then press the OK button to cancel and return to the SETUP menu without any change Default Setting same as LAND mode QuickView
38. hen the camera power is off 17 P PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 18 How to adjust the White Balance To adjust the White Balance perform the following 1 Set the operating mode to RECORD 9 2 Press the Menu button The Record menu appears 3 Select the WHITE BALANCE item using the arrow button A W then press OK button 4 Select the desired white balance setting Using the arrow button A W then press OK button e For information on white balance see page 21 m This setting is reset to AUTO when the camera power is off How to set the OSD On Screen Display language To set the OSD language perform the following P 1 Set the operating mode dial to LAND amp SEA 2 The Setup menu appears 3 Select the LANGUAGE item Using the arrow button A V then press OK button 4 Select the desired language setting e For information on OSD language see page 26 k The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off 18 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 19 How to set the Self Timer The self timer can only be set under RECORD 9 mode To use the Self Timer function perform the following 1 Press the Self Timer button A to activate the Self timer Red light on front of camera will be on 2 Press the Shutter button 3 After 10 seconds an image is captured and the timer will turn itself off Self Timer is designed to count down for 10 seconds In the first 7 se
39. ies if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time The batteries may leak and cause a fire injury or damage the battery compartment If the batteries leak clean and wipe the bat tery compartment carefully and install new batteries Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid Do not leave battery charger plugged into AC outlet after charging is complete Remove batteries from charger when charging is complete vil o PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page viii Table of Contents MOST DOmine 3992999995999 5999259 EENEN EEEE NENNEN ee ee ee ee ee li l Eau CC G lil WalnihGS sccaceceusecedexve EEETEEEEEREETAMERECEEREREESNERSREARSEPREESEEASEASE ERE ERE SEE IV FOW I VVOIKS 22 5252 2 092 2402 1092 254 dou QURE E US I dus ie d Us 876 ecb Evi 00 R60 tu MEE 08 eee eee 1 Genn oae e226050 biPRRUPRDERURIUEREPCUNEEEESERUPEURE ALMAE AUS AED EEUU S 3 CNeECNING ACCESSONGS ESTEE TA TICTEETEITIOO OTT 1 ees L0 7L TUTTO 3 oystem FREQUrKSMENIS ve eure dead dei adu Ex ees R Ere EEE ERT eee eee eee here one mee KERRE een een IRL ra ri 4 IGCHHIVING Ihe Pants eu 2e ioo giruc Hus oci Gus de Bc Eo ee xta e Me cia c et eee eee ee M 5 TOD VIEW rwr 5 FONEMON saperne 5 cca 6 sunl Ac PT nrw 6 Operating Mode Knob ACC TPTTTTPPTPPPTTPMSM 7 DIU SLD seu rrrrPETDTT
40. inting medium pictures 5x7 1280x960 12 89 38 1280x960 20 1 640x480 4 640x480 8 1 Ideal for emailing medium pictures 5x7 640x480 m The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off Ideal for emailing larger pictures 8x10 recommended for most e mail 16 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 17 How to adjust the flash setting The Flash settings can only be adjusted under RECORD mode There are 4 settings available Auto Red Eye Fill In and Off The default setting is AUTO for Land Mode and Sea Mode Flash is on while in External Flash Mode To change the setting press the Flash Mode button until the desired one is selected Flash is enabled automatically in low light conditions Auto Mode with Pre Flash to reduce red eye effect Flash is always enabled A Flash Off Flash is always disabled k The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off Advanced Camera Operations How to adjust the EV compensation To adjust the EV compensation perform the following 1 Set the operating mode to RECORD 2 Press the Menu button The Record menu appears 3 Select the EV COMPENSATION item using the arrow button A V then press OK button 4 Select the desired exposure value using the arrow button A W then press OK button e The effective range is from 1 8 to 1 8 in steps of 0 3 EV e For more information on EV COMPENSATION see page 22 k This setting is reset to 0 0 w
41. ir such as inside an air conditioned room 8 For good underwater pictures you need e Clear water conditions e Control your buoyancy before taking picture e Get as close as possible to subject ideal distance is 2 to 6 e Make it a habit to use the SeaLife Macro Lens Filter for superb details and vibrant colors e For best underwater pictures use External Flashes and snap on Macro or wide angle lenses o PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page iii Limited Warranty This product will be replaced or repaired free of charge within 1 year from the purchase date in the case of a manufacturing defect if the complete defective product is sent freight prepaid at the sender s risk with prepayment for handling and shipping of US 10 00 to Pioneer Research Attn SeaLife Service Center 97 Foster Road Suite 5 Moorestown NJ 08057 or to the SeaLife distributor in a different country The shipment must include an original purchase receipt or proof of purchase with the purchase date Excluded are any consequential damages cosmetic damages damages to products which show abuse non conformance with the instructions particularly water damage due to damaged O ring or removed O ring or any particles wedged between the housing and the O ring or tampering and attempted repair of the product Excluded are scratches on lenses or damaged lens coatings Cameras used in rental operations are excluded from this warranty and have a special se
42. l or picture taking requirements DATE TIME LANGUAGE LAND amp SEA Menu SOUNT Switch the Operating Mode dial to LAND amp SEA the Setup menu FORMAT MEDIA appears VIDEO MODE The menu contains the following items LAND SEA EXT FLASH This unique camera offers the option to set the exposure program for Land or Sea underwater mode LAND If using the camera above water select the Land mode SEA If using the camera underwater inside the underwater housing select the Sea mode EXT FLASH If using the camera underwater inside the underwater housing with one or two external flash es Select the External Flash mode Turn camera Power ON 2 2 oet the operating mode dial to LAND amp SEA The set up menu will appear Use the arrow A V button to move cursor next to LAND SEA EXT FLASH Press the OK button and the cursor will move to the data field at bottom of menu Use the arrow A V button to select between LAND SEA or EXT FLASH mode and press OK button PS IS c 6 Rotate operating mode dial to record to exit Set up menu You will see a fish icon u y appear on the bottom of the LCD monitor when the camera is set to the Sea mode A fish flash ri will appear when the camera is set to External Flash mode N Sea mode should only be used for underwater pictures without the external flash The Ext Flash mode should only be used for underwater pictures with one or two external flash es 25
43. land 10 Minutes later Take pictures underwater for 45 Minutes not continuously but every 2 Minutes 23 pictures 3 Wait for 1 hour then take 20 underwater pictures in 40 Minutes 4 Wait for 2 hours then repeat step 2 and step 3 5 Then repeat 3 Extreme conditions designed to test the power consumption in the most extreme operating conditions 1 Turn camera on Set to External FLASH mode Put in housing close housing 2 Take picture intervals as quickly as possible display always ON FLASH always fires Battery Life during Life during Type NORMAL dive use EXTREME usage SeaLife Ni MH rechargeable 1600 mAh 243 minutes 100 minutes Energizer Lithium 1 non rechargeable 400 minutes 130 minutes Duracell Ultra high energy alkaline 205 minutes 26 minutes Duracell Coppertop Standard alkaline 20 minutes 10 minutes Note The above times may vary depending on other factors like temperature humidity age of batteries and other factors 54 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 55 Trouble shooting guide Problem No Power Camera gets hot No PC connection No Video Connection Poor Video connection Memory full message Pictures out of focus Possible cause Battery power low llllllllsssn Wrong type of batteries Battery and not inserted correctly Power save function activated Camera damaged lllllllsss Constant use of camera Using incorr
44. lash head This lets you dial 3 different flash intensities which is highly recommended for close up shots and reflective subjects 49 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 50 8 Take the SeaLife Great Pictures Made Easy Photo Course Program SeaLife offers photography course for film and digital cameras though participating dealers worldwide The following courses are available Step One Safe Diving While handling a camera This course covers how to safely handle a camera how to find exciting sea creatures the basics about how to take pictures and how to make lasting impressions Available as booklet Great Pictures made easy Step and as introductory course at your dive store Step two Basic Underwater Photography skills You will learn to take great pictures with a basic underwater camera Learn about underwater varying light conditions how to use an external flash to wake up intense colors and the habi tats of our strange and colorful sea creatures Step Three Advanced Underwater Photography Skills Here we explore in detail the magic of composing your image working with macro and wide angle lenses using dual external flashes Editing skills and tips from the pros Please check with your local SeaLife scuba dive dealer for more details 50 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 51 Ni MH battery charger item SL190 Optional accessory af Reef o Ni MH Battery
45. ll appear and there are 4 items in this submenu including Print Quantity Print oize Print Index and Print Enable Use arrow buttons A W to select one of 4 items then press OK button to confirm If you select PRINT QUANTITY use the arrow buttons A W to make change and then press OK to confirm and return to the DPOF submenu You can set the print quantity from 1 to 9 If you select PRINT SIZE use the arrow buttons A W to make change and then press OK to confirm and return to the DPOF submenu You can set the print size from PRINT STD 3X5 4X6 5X7 8x10 inch If you select PRINT INDEX use the arrow buttons A W to toggle ON or OFF and then press OK to confirm and return to the DPOF submenu You can select to print photo index or not If you select PRINT ENABLE use arrow buttons A W to toggle ENABLE or DISABLE If you select ENABLE and press OK button to confirm the camera will save the setting and returns to Play menu If you select DISABLE and press OK button to confirm the camera will erase this images DPOF setting and returns to Play menu N If your printer only supports DPOF version 1 0 you must set PRINT STD for the PRINT SIZE option AN DPOF function can only be operated with CF card inserted 24 oO PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 25 LAND amp SEA Mode SETUP MENU In LAND amp SEA mode users can customize the camera setting based LAND SEA EXT FLASH on your persona
46. lso use your own picture publishing program that you are familiar with First take pictures in the highest quality setting Then you can make adjustments to the image on your computer like cropping adjusting the picture size or some really creative special effects Printing For photo like 5 X7 prints set the printer on the highest resolution and use high quality glossy photo paper You will discover that creating a vacation trip report on Word9 with your best pictures is an impressive way to save and share your memories There are many great books and websites dedicated to the world of digital photography Please visit our website www sealife cameras com for links to the best website and other suggestions on how to learn more about digital photography oO PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 3 Getting Started Thanks for purchasing the Sealife Reefmaster digital camera You will experience a whole new way of seeing and sharing your greatest impressions First we will guide you through the whole picture taking process Please keep this booklet on hand for future reference SeaLife Reefmaster SeaLife Reefmaster Checking Accessories Digital UW Camera item SL120 Digital UW Camera item SL121 E Underwater Housing Included Included Reefmaster Digital Reefmaster Digital DX depth rated to 133 depth rated to 200 E 4 x AA batteries Optional SeaLife Ni MH batteries with charger included E Battery charger f
47. move batteries with wet hands or in moist conditions N Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery and do not place a battery in water or in a fire N Do not subject batteries to strong impacts such as hitting them with a hammer stepping on them or dropping them N Do not use batteries that have signs of splitting or leaking P PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6200 PM Page 9 Using the Optional Power Adapter 1 Open the connector cover and connect one end of the power adapter to the DC 6V IN port as illustrated 2 Connect the other end of the power adapter to a power outlet Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera The use of other power sources may cause a fire Loading the CompactFlash Card optional accessory Er The camera has 8MB of internal memory used to store pictures in Se memory You can also use CompactFlash memory cards to store more ve de pictures To load the CF card perform the following 1 Make sure to turn off the camera P 2 Open the CF card slot cover and then insert a CF card as indicated by the arrow 3 Close the CF card slot cover The lower LED on back of camera will light up green indicating that the CF card is inserted correctly N Inserting CF card with power on may permanently damage the memory card and result in lost images AN Insert CF card slowly and straight but not with force Setting the Date and Time no
48. n off in 15 minutes Shutter Button Big red button The Shutter button is only active in RECORD and PLAY mode You may press the button in RECORD mode for image capturing processing and storing Before taking pictures please make sure that your camera has available free space for image storage and there is appropriate light for a successful image capturing In PLAY mode the shutter toggles between the DPOF printer setting ipie Self Timer Button The Self Timer button is active only in RECORD mode When the Self Timer button is pressed the 10 second self timer is enabled A red light on front of camera will illuminate To disable the self timer function do any of the following e Press the Self Timer button again e Press the Shutter button to capture the image e Power off the camera e Change to another mode other than RECORD mode e Let the camera automatically disable the Self Timer function after an image is captured 35 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 36 Operating Mode Dial Switch the Operating Mode Dial to select the desired operating mode There are five operating modes available as follows O RECORD Capture stores images 5 PLAY Review images in memory LAND amp SEA Change camera settings and select between LAND amp SEA exposure programs DELETE Delete images in memory m PC Transfer images to PC Battery Power Indicator 0 You may check the battery status by the battery p
49. ns Zoom File Format Internal Memory External Memory Processing Time Software Driver AP LCD Display LCD Indicator Built in Flash Self timer Exposure White Balance Language Connectors Power Certification Dimensions Weight 38 CCD sensor with 1 3 mega pixels 1280x960 640x480 Normal Fine Super Fine Land Sea or Ext Flash 24 bit Color RGB Fixed Lens with Macro 0 3m 0 6m Aperture 2 step Auto F 2 8 8 2 X Digital Zoom JPEG EXIF 2 1 8MB Flash Memory Compact Flash Card Type 1 Slot CF Cards not included Interval during taking pictures lt 4 sec picture playback time lt 4 sec LAND mode PC Windows 98 2000 Me MAC version 8 5 or higher MGI PhotoSuite Ill SE MGI PhotoVista 1 8 color LCD for real time display with 280x220 image D Flash Quality Battery Status Number of Image Auto Red eye reduction Fill in Off 10 sec delay Auto Manual 0 3 EV step 1 8 1 8EV Auto Sun Shade Fluorescent Tungsten English Japanese German French Spanish Portuguese Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese AC power port USB port Video Output NTSC or PAL 4X AA High Energy Alkaline Battery Ni MH Lithium AC DC Adapter CE FCC VCCI TSMI 105x66 5x48 mm about 190g without battery and CF card PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 39 Underwater Housing Instructions SeaLife manufacturers two underwater housings for the Reefmaster Digital camera The SL111 and SL111DX Th
50. or SeaLife Ni MH batteries Included li Video Cable Included E AC Power supply cable Included E USB Cable Included li MGI Photosuite Software with camera driver Included lt p B Instruction Manual Included ll Quick Start Guide Included ll Camera Pouch Included E Strap for camera and housing Included E Care Kit cleaning cloth swabs desiccant Included Included Optional Accessories ll Compact Flash Memory Card 32MB or 128MB W Sunshade for LCD monitor lI Water resistant sports case WE Diffuser for external flash E External Flash one or two with mounting bracket WI Shockproof hard carry cases for camera and Mi Snap on macro lenses 16X macro 8X macro 3X accessories macro with Macro Wand distance measuring tool E Soft padded carry case for camera and accessories E 20mm wide angle lens BI Anti fog desiccant drying agent PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 4 System Requirements Pentium 166MHz processor or higher Windows 98SE 2000 Me XP Macintosh version 8 5 or higher Available USB port At least 32MB RAM 80MB available hard disk space CD ROM drive Color monitor 800x600 24 bit or higher recommended Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or higher PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Identifying the Parts Fig 1 Fig 2 5 Lens Page 5 5 Operating d IE 9 E gt AS a f j T Nr Se TS TN 3 Ei on J Sx 4 Resolution Quality 2 Power Button Button 1 Vie
51. orm if you are using the AC power adapter This may cause an electrical shock Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle This may cause a traffic accident Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page vi WARNING OOOO o OH OD OS Do not place camera charger or batteries in damp or dusty locations This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes steam seaspray rain boat deck damp clothes cooking stove or humidifier This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire Do not cover or wrap the camera battery charger or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt This may cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire Always use the camera and its accessories in well ventilated locations Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction Do not move the camera while it is attached to AC adapter USB or video cable If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adap
52. ovable disk to locate images 29 P PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 30 Editing and Processing images Using MGI PhotoSuite must be installed from CD before using MGI PhotoSuite is a very user friendly image editing program With PhotoSuite you can quickly open view retouch compose and organize your images It contains a variety of templates such as photo frames birthday cards calendars and other fun stuff Get your images ready and explore this amazing program To use the program follow the steps below 1 Launch MGI PhotoSuite Get button LM Navigation bar Welcome screen Large Get button 2 Click the large Get button on the Welcome screen or the Get button on the Navigation bar 3 In the GET PHOTO menu click the computer button 4 Look in drive called removable disk All images are located in files under this drive Double click image to open and view 5 Now you are able to process your images with all the tools provided by PhotoSuite PhotoSuite offers a help menu that provides detailed instructions on how to use PhotoSuite 30 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 31 Using MGI PhotoVista must be installed from CD before using MGI PhotoVista is an easy to use program that lets you create spectacular 360 panoramic images in a snap When you view these panoramas you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment Photovista s p
53. ower indicator on the LCD display NEN Battery icon with 3 bars on The battery is fully charged mmu Battery icon with 2 bars on The battery is partially charged should be recharged before diving iw Battery icon with 1 bar on Insert new or freshly recharged batteries LF Battery icon with no bars on The battery needs to be replaced there is no battery power remaining The camera will be forced to power off at once e f low battery message will appears on LCD monitor stop using camera and recharge batteries PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 37 d Images Remaining Image Number Indicator The image number on the Status LCD may have different meanings in each mode RECORD Mode Shows the number of the minimum images that can be recorded in your camera with current settings LAND amp SEA Mode Shows the total amount of the recorded images in your camera PLAY DELETE Mode Shows the current image number displayed on the LCD monitor LED Messages eD Red Bining Wile detecting a systom eror LEDI Green On Cameaispoweredon em Rea Bining image processing LED2 Green On CF card is inserted SELF Timer Blinking Camera is capturing an image Indicator SELF Timer On Self Timer IS ACTIVATED press shutter 37 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 38 Camera Specification Image Sensor Image Resolution Image Quality Image Modes Color Le
54. owerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes To use the program follow the steps below Step 1 Open Source Images in MGI PhotoVista MGI PhotoVista requires some overlap of source images to properly align them before a stitch For best results use a 20 to 50 overlap The number of photos you need to shoot to achieve this overlap depends on the lens type you re using Step 2 Select the Lens Click the Select Lens icon The Select Lens dialog box appears Select the 50mm lens type Lookin i Coit 15mm AA gl ex ez iiit 7 File name Remove Sort Remove All Reverse OK Cancel Automatically crop borders Border Sensitivity Low Select Lens Select a focal length or camera Description OK Apple QuickT ake 4 Use this lens to stitch the sample Apple QuickT ake 200 Coit Tower panorama Cancel Canon PowerShoot 350 Canon PowerShoot 600 a Delete Recommended number of pictures Custom 8 pictures Portrait mode 6 pictures Landscape Mode Download New Lenses OO PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 32 E a aiiis Click the Stitch Panorama icon The Stitch Options dialog box Stitch using the lens appears Click Preview Stitch button Coit 15mm jv Use automatic alignment v Full 360 panorama Disable warping Disa
55. playback the images recorded in the camera internal memory make sure the CF card is ejected N LCD Monitor may be difficult to see in bright sunlight View images in shaded area or use optional sunshade item SL 194 12 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 pM Page 13 d How to view image information and thumbnails The TIME DATE image size and image number is also recorded at the same time the image is captured While in PLAY mode z The Monitor ON OFF button acts as a switch to cycle through image information ON thumbnail display and image information OFF 1 Set the camera to PLAY mode FJ 2 Press the Monitor ON OFF button to bring up the DATE TIME size and number of the image displayed 3 Press the Monitor ON OFF button again to show thumbnail images 4 Use the arrow buttons A W to quickly locate the image you are searching and then press the OK or Display button to preview it at full screen How to examine image details Sometimes you may want the images to be enlarged on the LCD monitor to be carefully examined While LD in PLAY mode 5 _ the OK button acts as a switch to cycle through 2X 4X and 1X magnification 1 Set the camera to PLAY mode GV 2 Press the OK button once to magnify the image at 2X 3 Press the OK button again to magnify the image at 4X 4 Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the image magnified in a Z type sequence 13 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 14 How
56. rvice support program Contact SeaLife Pioneer Research FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE A shielded type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to nearby radio and television reception Use only shielded I O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer or TV set Shielded AC power cable and shielde
57. s Oder RU Oa eae sk 30 USMO WGI eus eco eet Sein ard et TOT TOT a Ae ee DOE co Gm ee ee OUT DUO DOO ere ees ed 31 Additonal qirettedtioll 3 22 55 3 4 202 27400 he ee eee awh eed eee ee EA EE e DR ACE AE a Siac ee 34 Names and FUNCIONS RR ee TTE TP ITEMS 34 B pntccccs PP 37 wee M eed eed ee Dee ed eed ee eee end een eee SE ee eens we eee 38 Underwater HOUSING INSINIGHON a 2 21 d nd duca Dado ra 0o iov UE 93 EUH Ow EIL E 99 9 DESEE ee deere SEE ese 39 Using and cleaning underwater NOUSING a e d xia orones ere md RE RT EE RLEROIRLIRRER RA 47 Great Pictures Made Easy ass ss cae see bee Dae CR Dae ORC nann nnana aaan 48 POW 0 VSS Chace erener EEE EEE EEEE EEEE Q1 L1 1 1 1mm 51 Baltery selecHon QUITE 3 soaking sad ead weed rung oad nA SRE EME SURG ORAN P de Heat EAE eae dos qu She acd i sedi dis 53 TOUDE POONG canetccunnacese Em 55 N Cautions Obey cautions in this manual to prevent damaging this product or causing injury m Tips The Tips icon will provide helpful tips for using the camera P PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 1 d How It Works A Very Unique Camera Land amp Sea Introduction The SeaLife Reefmaster Digital Land amp Sea camera allows you to choose between Land Mode for taking land pictures and Sea Mode for taking underwater pictures This is essential for taking great pictures and achieving the perfect picture exposure Sea Mode If the camera is set to Sea Mode and used inside the
58. sceeeceere cen l ene te bee bet theese T LITT TULIT 17 Advanced Operations x i aas ah cod tan ek eet aha beer seed dioc doin docte ses rst fo ae ac csse dn ric rt eee to SOR d 17 How to adjust the EV compensation o wocdoc 2e d 218 2e d Feb RAE ent Bu bend Eb RUE IAE EO IA on 17 How to adjust the White Balance 0 hh RR hh hrs 18 How to set the OSD On Screen Display language eeeeeeeeeee RR hh 18 How 10 set Ihe Sell TIE us ac caa c eR cn eed a i 3 ee CA 3628 hh RO ee i dn 19 How to format the OF CompactFlash card ius dong e d chen dG shee E EUR EUER UE EUR ERE e EUER EUR RR aa 19 Operating Modes and Menus 2 52 3 kac rca cic C D Ec C C CRECEN C CE CE ok 20 RECORD MOI 2 220 2 959 FUCUE 0405 0 R26 00n sts LR eE ene REEE RCRORCRC em a ae 20 PLAY MOGGs oan ctada ceeds tanh IO 1 1 T ee ene Ts 22 LAND aC SEA MOJE a ausa quie usd ene vad Word cme ee eee 2 hk EEO RARER Aa he ee a heed wa kee eed 25 DELETE MOTE s sar panpata ee ee eee ee re eer er ee er rer ee ee rT re eee 28 E9199 PRPERTERCLETERTLSTIOSO TOI OTI ee ee ee ee eee ee ee ee ee Se A ere ee ere 29 Transferring your Images to the Computer 0 000 e ee eee eee 29 Big Mei zi E ak veka RTT TORT TOT TT on Seah ee E hese hee eae ee ee eee cess 29 DOWMCAGINGIIMAGES 53 59 42 01 37 92 9 9 98 eaenaheciede sche dhe she ah ecaedsssned se snedhecaedhs2n8 du 29 Eding and Processing tiae oe s oce ook sek Jak sek cd thetew eee ARR decease A SUR EURUR eas Ode Pa
59. t shown With camera power turned ON switch to LAND amp SEA and the Setup menu appears Use the A V button to select DATE TIME Press the OK button to change DATE TIME The cursor skips to the data field Use the arrow buttons A W to adjust DATE TIME Press OK button to move to next DATE TIME field For more details please refer to page 26 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 10 Digital Camera Instructions Basic Operations How to take a picture To take a picture perform the following 1 Power on the camera 2 Set the operating mode to RECORD 9 3 Use the viewfinder window or LCD Monitor to frame the image e Press the Monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD Monitor for usage J 4 Press the Shutter button E ERE i zd 0 e EDI is blinking while capturing images Digital Zoom To record a zoom image perform the following 1 Set the camera to Record mode 2 Press the Monitor ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor 3 Press the OK button to activate 2X digital zoom function 4 Press the Shutter button e Digital Zoom is only available at the high resolution of 1280x960 pixels 10 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 11 Tips for Taking Pictures E Holding the camera e Hold the camera firmly with both hand and brace your elbows lightly against your body e Keep your fingers hair and the camera strap away from the camera lens and flash e Use the viewfinder or
60. tail than a camera In other words your eyes see the water as being clearer than it actually is Floating particles like algae and silt cause low visibility Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins These floating particles cause small spots to appear in your picture known as backscatter Always remember to limit your shooting distance to 1 10 of the water visibility For example if the visibility is 60 feet 18 m you should keep your shooting distance to within 6 feet 1 8m in 30 feet 10 m visibility you should be no further than 3 feet 90 cm away from your subject 2 Stay within the ideal shooting distance of 2 to 6 feet The ideal shooting distance is between 2 to 6 feet 0 6 to 1 8 meters This distance will result in detailed colorful pictures The closer the better Use your stretched out arm as a measuring tool to keep your minimum shooting distance of 2 feet 0 6 meters Remember that light does not travel very far underwater For best pictures use a 3X Macro Lens at distances from 12 to 36 inches 30 to 90 cm 3 Move calmly and control your buoyancy before taking a picture It is very hard to take good pictures when you are moving Look around for great picture opportunities First position yourself at the best angle and neutralize your buoyancy Second use the LCD monitor to perfectly frame your subject check your shooting distance and keep the camera steady Third be calm and patient Sometimes you have to
61. ter 97 Foster Road Moorestown NJ 08057 856 866 9192 www sealife cameras com service P 42 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 43 SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Removable Sportsfinder If the center appears as a circle itis aiming at a point 4 feet from the lens Optional Power button Turns camera power ON and OFF Shutter button 6 Record image Mie Delete image when E prompted by monitor during image review Built in flash window Closing T latch Opening tab Optical glass lens port Docking port for snap on lenses Connector for For Macro 3X 8X 18X and VWide angle Lens carry strap Rubber armoring Slip Proof Mount for External Flash Shock protection or Macro Wand Visibility 43 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 44 ou a LL Rear view Anti fog desiccant 4 TR Underwater Housing Y closing lid y Rubber armoring for slip proof grip shock protection and high visibility LCD monitor window frame Closing lid hinge LCD monitor Also docking port for optional window sunshade or other accessories 44 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 45 How to set up the Underwater Housing Set up camera 1 Insert 4 fully charged Ni MH batteries size AA capacity at least 1600 mAh See page 53 for more battery information Make sure you insert the batteries with the correct
62. ter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock When handing the camera always unplug it from the power source AC power adapter for safety If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Failure to do may result in an electrical shock PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page vii WARNING S S When leaving the camera unused for long periods such as during a vacation always remove the batteries or unplug the camera from the AC power adapter for safety If you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Failure to do so could result in a fire Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire injury or damaging the battery compart ment When inserting batteries into the camera check the polarity markings on the battery and to ensure that you insert the battery correctly Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire injury or damaging of the battery compartment Remove the batter
63. the arrow buttons A W and then press the OK button to confirm A higher EV value will overexpose image Press OK button and the cursor skips to the data field Use the arrow buttons A V to increase decrease the EV compensate value 1 8 1 8 Press the OK button again to make the change The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made k The setting is reset to AUTO when the camera power is off PLAY Mode In Play mode users can review the recorded images on the LCD Monitor or on a TV Set the operating mode to PLAY for image review PLAY MENU PLAY MENU Press the Menu button in PLAY mode the Play menu appears gt LCD BRIGHTNESS The menu contains the following items SLIDE SHOW LCD BRIGHTNESS See page 20 for how to adjust LCD COPY TO CF CARD brightness DPOF k The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off 22 PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 pM Page 23 d SLIDE SHOW Displays the recorded images sequentially with a user defined delay between images Use the arrow buttons A W to move cursor next to SLIDE SHOW Press OK button and cursor skips next to the data field Use the arrow buttons A V to increase decrease the delay between 2 to10 seconds in increments of 2 Press the OK button again to make the change The slide show starts Press the Display Menu OK arrow buttons A W buttons or switch the Operating Mode knob while a slide show is playing to stop th
64. this O ring If the O ring becomes loose or unglued contact the SeaLife Service Center e The O ring located in the housing lid groove is not glued in place O ring should not be removed unless sand D hair or other objects become trapped under O ring If O ring must be removed use the other end of the za cleaning brush to lift up O ring and remove Carefully inspect O ring for cuts and damage If this O ring is removed make sure it is carefully replaced Do not twist or stretch O ring Lid O ring must be pushed into its groove Be careful not to pinch O ring when closing housing The underwater housing uses only two buttons Power ON OFF button and Shutter button Each button assembly has an O ring to keep a waterproof seal It is normal to feel some resistance when pressing these buttons If the button does not return to it s original position or if the button does not have a smooth action contact the SeaLife Service Center Do not attempt to disassemble or service the shutter or power buttons Quick waterproof test Wrap a small dive weight in a blue paper towel place inside housing and close the lid to seal the housing The blue paper towel makes it easier to see a leak Make sure not to pinch the paper towel in the O ring Place the sealed housing in a tub of cold water for about one hour No leaks should be present If the housing shows sign of leaking do not use the housing and contact the SeaLife Service Center for repairs SeaLife Service Cen
65. ures out of focus Grainy picture Overexposed image Flash not firing Lost images Image number indicator does not count down Housing leaks water No image on TV set 56 6 00 PM Page 56 Possible cause Too close to subject Low water visibility 020005 Dark light conditions 000005 To close to reflective object Flash on Auto and is not needed Finger over flash window sss Improper operating mode Defective CF card Defective internal memory sssun Using camera with low battery power This may occur depending on actual memory available O ring not clean ive ele no Camera not seated in housing Improper connection s sasas sena Wrong video mode P Corrective Action Shooting distance must be 2 macro 1 to 2 Shooting distance not to exceed 1 10 of visibility Move closer to subject 4 to 6 Turn flash setting to off Use artificial light source to illuminate subject Move farther away from subject 4 to6 Turn flash off Turn fill flash ON See page 17 Grip camera correctly not blocking flash Check for proper operating mode Land or Sea Use only approved quality CF cards Reformat CF card will delete pictures Reformat memory this will delete pictures in memory Replace with freshly
66. wfinder 2 Flash P 7 Flash Mode 6 Menu Button Button 3 Status Mode Dial LCD 1 Shutter Button 3 Jack Cover 4 Focus Knob Standard focus PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 7 LED 1 8 LED 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 6 00 PM Page 6 2 Tripod 3 CF Cover Socket CompactFlash un 1 Battery Cover 1 Strap Holder 2 Optical Viewfinder 3 Up Backward Self timer Button 4 Down Forward Button 5 OK Button 6 Monitor ON OFF Button PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 Operating Mode Dial 6 00 PM The camera provides 5 different operating modes for your selection 1 Record Mode e 2 Play Mode 3 Setup Mode 4 Delete Mode 5 PC Mode n LAND amp SEA a EY Page 7 Status LCD LCD Monitor The status LCD contains the following indicators 1 Resolution Indicator T EH 2 PC Mode Indicator i 3 Image Quality Indicator Xxx 4 Battery Power Indicator Taam 5 Flash Mode Indicator 5 6 Images Remaining Image gg pg Number Indicator Hum e T Self timer Indicator LCD Monitor not shown The LCD Monitor shows the current image information 1 Resolution 3 Time 2 Quality 4 Date Connectors Video Port DC IN Port PIONEERmanREV 11 19 01 6 00 PM Page 8 On Battery Usage also see Battery Selection

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