Hitachi VM-SPIA Instruction Manual page 15

WATER-RESISTANT
Note: Be careful that no water or sand enters the camera/recorder.
1. Push the lever on the buckle and hold it, then release the buckle in the direction of
the arrow.
Note: After using the VM-SP1A, wipe off the sand or water carefully from the case before
opening it. Since water and sand may remain under the buckle, release the buckle in the
condition shown in the figure below and wipe off the excess water or sand carefully.
2. Release the lock lever under the buckle to open the case.