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Instruction Manual
Underwater Case
PT-026
For the digital camera
CAMEDIA Stylus 500/µ DIGITAL 500
■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-026.
■ Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely
and correctly.
Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.
■ Wrong use may cause damage to the camera on the inside from water
leakage, and repair may not be possible.
■ Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.
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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 unsuitable 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 modificati
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WARNING 1. 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 from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and close. 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. 2. Do not store with a b
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5. 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. 6. If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water leakage etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the operation. 7. Please remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air pressure may make it impossible to ope
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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. 1. 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 (flat part of the front cover). Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause water leakage. Please check with
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8. 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. 9. Please use the Case after performing the advance test and the final check. 10.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 whethe
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● Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion prevention, prevention of fogging, repair 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. Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline, Volatile organic solvents, thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical detergents chemical detergents etc. Pure w
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Contents Introduction ................................................................................E-1 Please read the following items before use ..............................E-1 For safe use ..............................................................................E-1 Batteries ....................................................................................E-3 Setting the underwater shooting scene mode............................E-3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents.........
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Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood ..............................E-20 Installation ............................................................................E-20 Removal................................................................................E-20 Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap....................................E-21 Perform the final checks. ........................................................E-21 Visual Inspection ..........................................................
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1. Preparations Check the contents of the package. Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged. Instruction manual Warranty card Please read before use (this manual) Instruction Manual Underwater Case Read this first about your new ! OLYMPUS Waterproof Case! PT-026 For the digital camera CAMEDIA Stylus 500/µ DIGITAL 500 Authorised distributors list/ ■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-026. Authorised service centres list
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Names of the parts Palm grip Loading guide rails ❈ Scene/Up cross-cursor Diffuser and diffuser cover LCD inner hood button ❈ Shutter lever O-ring ❈ Flash/Left cross-cursor button ❈ Power switch button Tripod seat ❈ OK/MENU button Accessory mount Shade hood LCD monitor window Front lid LCD hood Rear lid Buckle hooks ❈ QUICKVIEW button LCD hood strap Buckle lock lever ❈ Zoom buttons Grease for silicone Lens cap strap ❈ Mode dial knob O-ring (White cap) Lens cap ❈ Macro/Right cross-cursor button Si
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Install the strap. Install the strap on the Case body. Installation explanation Finished installation Hand strap Hand strap ring 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 e
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How to Press the Shutter When pressing the shutter lever, press it gently, so that there will be no movement of the camera. Note: • For detailed operation of the shutter, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera. How to Use the Mode Dial This Case is equipped with a mode dial knob which permits operation of the mode dial of the loaded digital camera from the outside. After loading the Mode digital camera into the Case, dial knob seal the Case and confirm that the mode dial can be o
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2. Advance Check of the Case Advance test before use 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.
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3. Install the digital camera. Check the digital camera. Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. Battery Confirmation As the LCD monitor is used for picture confirmation while taking pictures under water, the battery life becomes short. Confirm that the remaining battery capacity is sufficient. Do not use alkaline batteries, as it is quite possible that they will become unusable during a dive. Note: • In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to an exhausted battery, you shoul
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Prepare the camera. Which digital cameras can be used? This Case (PT-026) can only be used with the Stylus 500/µ DIGITAL 500 camera. Turn on the camera. Press the digital camera’s power switch to turn it on. When the camera is left unused for about 3 minutes, it will enter the standby mode. Normal operation can be restored by pressing any button including the zoom button. If the camera is left unused for about 15 minutes, the camera turns off to prevent unnecessary battery consumption. In this c
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Put the digital camera into the case. Make sure the digital camera is turned off, then insert it gently into the case. :• If the digital camera is not inserted properly, it may not CAUTION be possible to seal the case so that it is airtight. Alternatively, some controls may become inoperable. Note that imperfect sealing may result in water penetration. E-16
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Insertion of silica gel Before sealing the Case, insert the accessory silica gel bag for prevention of fogging between the bottom of the camera and the Case. Insert the bag with the glued longer side to the inside. Pay attention to the orientation. :•Insert the silica gel all the way at the specified location CAUTION 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 be caused. •When it is trie
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Check the loading status. Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case. Has the digital camera been inserted properly? Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified position? Has the O-ring at the Case opening part been installed properly? Are the O-ring and the O-ring contact surface on the front lid free of dirt and other foreign matter? Seal the Case. When the rear lid is closed (quietly, so that the O-ring will not come out of the groove), the buc
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Perform the final checks after loading. After sealing the case, perform the following final checks to confirm proper operation of the camera. Press the Case’s power switch button to see if the camera can be turned on and off. Move the mode dial knob on the rear of the Case to see if the camera mode can be switched accordingly. Press the Case’s shutter level and see if the camera shutter can be released accordingly. Press other buttons on the Case to see if the camera functions accordingl
