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Olympus PT-E03 Instruction Manual

Underwater case for digital camera e-410/e-400
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  • Page 1 ©2007 Printed in Japan VS112301...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from improper use of this product.
  • Page 3 9 When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter gets caught at the O-ring and the contact surfaces. 0 The camera’s built-in flash cannot be used when the Case is combined with an external Olympus flash (FL-20 + PFL-01 or FL-36 + PFL-01). Also, the camera’s built-in flash cannot be popped up if the hot shoe cable provided with the PFL-01 or PFL-E01 is connected to the camera’s hot shoe.

  • Page 4: Batteries

    Batteries Use only with an Olympus lithium-ion rechargeable battery (BLS-1) specially for camera use. Take care that the battery electrodes do not get wet. This may cause trouble or accidents. Carefully read the instruction manual for the camera about other cautions regarding batteries.

  • Page 5: Handling The Product

    Any trouble in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from the above actions shall not be covered by the guarantee. OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..........................1 Please read the following items before use ................1 For safe use ........................... 1 Batteries ..........................3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents................3 Handling the Product......................4 1.Preparations......................7 Check the contents of the package..................7 Names of the parts......................
  • Page 7 Replace consumable products..................... 34 Maintenance of the threaded sections on the TTL cable and TTL cable connector..... 34 Maintenance of the TTL Connector Cap ................34 7.Appendix ........................35 Q & A on the use of the PT-E03................... 35 Specifications ........................39 EN 6...

  • Page 8: Preparations

    1. Preparations Check the contents of the package. Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories are missing or damaged. Waterproof cap for the TTL cable connector Hand strap Silica gel Case body Silicone grease (Check that the O-ring is normal.) O-ring remover Waterproof cap maintenance...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Parts

    Names of the parts *f MENU button 1 Palm grip t Rear lid *g S (Erase) button *2 Shutter lever u LCD hood strap *h q (Play) button 3 Hand strap ring v Hot shoe cable connectors *4 F (Exposure correction) (w/caps) i Pickup finder *j AEL/AFL button...

  • Page 10: Install The Waterproof Port

    Case, be sure to attach the ends of the strap to the two hand strap rings. • OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall bear no responsibility for damage caused by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the hand strap.

  • Page 11: Mastering Basic Case Operations

    Mastering basic Case operations. Before loading the digital camera, be sure you are comfortable with the basic Case operations. How to hold the Case Press your arms against your sides and hold the Case firmly with both hands at a height where you can comfortably view the image through the Case’s pickup finder.

  • Page 12: How To Use The Zoom Dial

    How to use the zoom dial The Case’s zoom dial can be used to control the digital camera’s zoom ring or its manual focus ring. Which operation is available depends on the lens being used. Whether or not the Case’s zoom ring can control the camera’s zoom ring and focus ring depends on which lens is mounted on the digital camera.

  • Page 13: Removing The Ttl Cable Connector Cap

    Removing the TTL cable connector cap To perform TTL flash shooting in combination with the separately available Electronic Flash Case, remove the TTL cable connector cap as described below. 1 Remove the TTL cable connector cap TTL cable connector 2 Remove. from the Case.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Ttl Connector

    For details, see “Maintenance of the TTL Connector Cap” (P. 34) of this manual. CAUTION: If you cannot disconnect the TTL cable, do not use force. Contact Olympus for support. How to connect the hot shoe cable To perform TTL flash shooting using the Case, connect the hot shoe cable provided with the Electronic Flash Case between the connector on the Case and the digital camera’s hot shoe.

  • Page 15: How To Attach And Detach The Camera Table

    How to attach and detach the camera table The camera table inside the front lid of the Case is used to load the digital camera into the Case. 1 Open the two buckles on the Case and open the rear lid. 2 Slide the table towards the rear.

  • Page 16: Advance Check Of The Case

    When this is difficult, water leakage also can be checked at a shallow depth with no water pressure. Do not feel that this is troublesome, but perform this test. • If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling, stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station. EN 15...

  • Page 17: Installing The Digital Camera

    • Handle the digital camera carefully when removing the strap, strap suspension crowns and lens cap. Olympus does not assume any liability for damage incurred if the camera is dropped. Remove the eyecup from the digital camera.

  • Page 18: Remove The Filter From The Digital Camera

    Prepare the digital camera. Compatible digital camera? This product (PT-E03) is exclusively for use with the E-410/E-400 Digital Camera. Checking camera operation Refer to the digital camera’s instruction manual for details on how to make sure the camera is operating correctly.

  • Page 19: Attach The Zoom And Focus Gears Provided With The Optional Underwater Port To The Lens

    Attach the zoom and focus gears provided with the optional underwater port to the lens. To control the zooming and manual focusing of the camera’s lens, attach the zoom gear and focus gear (provided with the optional underwater port) to the lens’ zoom ring and focus ring. Refer to the optional underwater port’s instruction manual for more details on how to attach the gears.

  • Page 20: How To Attach The Camera Table To The Digital Camera

    How to attach the camera table to the digital camera In order to load the camera into the Case, attach the camera table (located on the front-lid side of the Case) to the digital camera. 1 Attach the camera table to the tripod seat section on the bottom of the digital camera.
  • Page 21 • If the camera’s built-in flash pops up while the hot shoe cable is connected to the camera, it will interfere with the hot shoe cable, either disconnecting it or causing a connection failure. • When using a slave-type underwater flash from a non-Olympus manufacturer, pop the camera’s built-in flash up before loading it in the Case.

  • Page 22: Insert The Digital Camera In The Case

    Insert the digital camera in the Case. Load the digital camera in the Case after checking the following: • Is the digital camera turned OFF? • Is a medium loaded in the digital camera? • Is the battery fully charged? •...
  • Page 23 3 When using a slave flash from a non-Olympus manufacturer, push the # button on the camera to pop up its built-in flash. # button CAUTION: The built-in flash should be popped up before loading the camera in the Case. Once the case has been sealed, the built-in flash cannot be popped up from outside the Case.
  • Page 24 5 When using an external electronic flash, connect the hot shoe cable to the camera’s hot shoe and set the camera’s automatic pop-up setting to OFF. CAUTION: After confirming the camera’s automatic pop-up setting, be sure to switch the camera OFF. 6 Gently push the Case’s mode dial down and confirm that the zoom dial can smoothly control zooming, the power switch lever can turn the digital camera ON/OFF, and that the mode dial can control the mode dial of the camera.

  • Page 25: Insert The Silica Gel

    • When using an external electronic flash, check that the hot shoe cable is connected properly and that the camera’s automatic pop-up setting is set to OFF. • When using a slave-emission type underwater flash from a manufacturer other than Olympus, check that the camera’s built-in flash is popped up.

  • Page 26: Seal The Case

    Seal the Case. 1 Close the rear lid gently (so that the O-rings do not slip out of the grooves). 2 Hook the two buckles on the buckle hooks on the rear lid. 3 Push the buckle lock/unlock levers in the direction of arrows to seal the Case.

  • Page 27: Check The Operation Of The Loaded Camera

    Check the operation of the loaded camera. After sealing the Case, check that the camera functions normally. • Operate the power switch lever on the Case and confirm that the camera can be turned ON/OFF. • Turn the mode dial knob on the Case and confirm that the camera mode switches properly. •...

  • Page 28: Final Test

    Final Test The final test after loading the camera is explained below. This is the only way to eliminate worry about possible entry of water! Always perform this test. It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. The required time is about five minutes.

  • Page 29: Underwater Shooting

    4. Underwater Shooting How to use the hand strap Attach the hand strap to the Case, pass your right hand through the hand strap and hold the Case body with the same hand. Note: If the settings of underwater shooting designed for E-410/E-400 are being used, you can enjoy underwater shooting easily.

  • Page 30: Handling After Shooting

    5. Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop. After underwater shooting, remove any drops of water from the case. Use pressurized air or a soft, lint-free cloth to carefully wipe away any moisture from the hinge between the front and rear lids, the shutter release lever, the handgrip and the buckles.

  • Page 31: Unload The Digital Camera

    Unload the digital camera. First, open the buckles of the protector and then open the rear lid carefully. Next, pull out the zoom dial and mode dial. Gently remove the loaded digital camera, while holding it with both hands. To unload the digital camera, reverse the procedure described in “Insert the digital camera in the Case.”...

  • Page 32: Wash The Case With Pure Water

    Wash the Case with pure water. After use, seal the Case again after taking out the camera and wash it sufficiently in pure water as soon as possible. After use in sea water, it is effective to immerse it for a fixed time in pure water to remove any salt. CAUTION: •...

  • Page 33: Maintaining The Waterproof Function

    6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O-ring. Open the Case and remove the O-ring. Procedure 1 Insert the O-ring remover into the gap between the O-ring and O-ring groove wall. 2 Bring the tip of the inserted O-ring remover below the O-ring. (Be careful not to damage the groove with the tip of the O-ring remover.) 3 Lift the O-ring, pinch it with your fingertips and pull it out of the Case.

  • Page 34: Install The O-Ring

    Install the O-ring. Confirm that no foreign matter is attached, apply a thin coat of the accessory grease to the O-ring, and fit the O-ring into the groove. At this time, confirm that the O-ring does not stick out from the groove. How to Apply Grease to the O-ring Make sure that your fingers and the O-ring are 1 Apply the exclusive lubricant...

  • Page 35: Replace Consumable Products

    O-ring even before a year has passed if it shows signs of damage, cracking or loss of elasticity. Note: Please use original Olympus products for the silicon O-ring grease, the silica gel, and the O-ring. These consumable products also can be purchased at an Olympus service station.

  • Page 36: Appendix

    Q & A on the use of the PT-E03 : Which digital cameras can be used? : This product (PT-E03) is exclusively for use with the E-410/E-400 Digital Camera. : Is underwater shooting possible with the PT-E03 alone? : In addition to the Case, you need the separately available Waterproof Port matching the lens you are using.
  • Page 37 : What cautions must be observed when opening and closing the Case? : Pay special attention to the following items. 1 Do not open and close the Case at locations with water spray or sand spray. 2 Wipe off all waterdrops from the gap between the front lid and the rear lid and around projections and recesses such as the buckles.
  • Page 38 1 O-rings for the PT-E03 body (POL-E03A, POL-E03B): These are silicon rubber O-rings that have to be installed in the PT-E03 body to make it waterproof. There are two types of O- rings. O-rings for other Case models cannot be used.
  • Page 39 Waterproof Withstanding Applicable Note Port depth Lens Packaged with the PPZR-E01 underwater 14-45 mm zoom gear for 14-45 mm lens. The provided PPZR-E01 zoom gear cannot be used. The focus ring rotation angle can be PPO-E01 60 m increased to 360° by using the optional PPZR- 35 mm Macro E04 underwater focus gear.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Available models Olympus Digital Camera E-410/E-400 Pressure Depth of up to 40 m resistance Main materials Main body: Transparent polycarbonate resin. Release lever/power switch dial/mode dial/control dial/zoom dial/camera table: Polycarbonate resin. Port mount/pickup viewfinder frame/optional bracket mount/zoom dial gear/TTL connector cap: Aluminum.

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