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- Page 1 WATERPROOF CASE User’s Manual...
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Page 2: For Your Safety
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip- ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. - Page 3 Do not dive while holding To prevent injury caused by the case striking the body, do not jump or dive into water while holding the WP-CP2. Do not use below 40 m Do not use at depths below 40 m (130´).
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Page 4: Cautions
OR EXPOSURE TO POISONOUS GASES PREVENTED BY OBSERVING THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS Before using the WP-CP2 in or near water, test for leaks as described on pages 6–7 and 12 of this manual. • Before sealing the case, examine the O-ring, watertight channel, and any parts of the case that are in contact with the O-ring carefully to ensure that they are free of dirt, hair, lint, dust, sand, and other foreign objects. - Page 5 Temperature Do not leave the case in areas exposed to high temperatures, such as inside a car, near a heater, on a beach, or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could weaken or warp the case, resulting in damage to the camera. Sudden changes in temperature could result in condensation inside the case, which could also damage the camera.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Your Safety ... Cautions ... Notices... Introduction Package Contents ... Parts of the WP-CP2 ... Overview ... Check for Leaks Insert the Camera 1. Ready the Camera ... 2. Insert the Camera ... 3. Insert Desiccant... -
Page 7: Notices
(FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog - ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. For contact in for ma tion, visit http://nikonimaging.com/ •... -
Page 8: Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a WP-CP2 waterproof case for Nikon COOLPIX 5200 and 4200 digital cameras. The WP-CP2 is waterproof to a depth of 40 m (130´), allowing pictures to be taken underwater or in mist and rain. This man- ual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures using the waterproof case. -
Page 9: Parts Of The Wp-Cp2
Parts of the WP-CP2 Shutter-release button ( Buckle 6, 9, 11) Latch 6, 9, 11) O-ring / O-ring guide ( Rear cover Watertight channel ( Attaching the Strap Power switch ( Camera guides ( 10, 17) Diffusion panel Lens window... - Page 10 Mode dial ( Monitor window (delete) button MENU button (playback) button Tripod socket Waterproof case : Performs same function as corresponding camera control. See camera Guide to Digital Photography for details. Multi selector ( Camera multi selector Zoom out (W/ ) button Zoom in (T / ) button Eyelet for strap...
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Page 11: Overview
Overview Using the WP-CP2 Using the WP-CP2 Follow these steps when using the waterproof case: Check for Leaks Insert the Camera 1. Ready the camera 4. Perform a fi nal check Important! To prevent water damage to the camera, be sure to check for leaks before placing the camera in the case. - Page 12 If water enters the case, check the O-ring and confi rm that the case is properly sealed ( If the cause of the leak can not be determined, take the case to a Nikon-authorized service rep- resentative. Take Pictures 1. Turn the camera on 2.
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Page 13: Check For Leaks
Check for Leaks Important! Before placing the camera in the case, be sure that the camera is function- ing normally and that the case does not leak. Failure to check for leaks before use could result in irreparable damage to the camera. Close the case After making sure that the O-ring is in place, slowly close the case, being careful not to pinch... - Page 14 Take the case out of the water and check for wa- ter inside the case. If water has entered the case, check the O-ring ( 10, 17–18). If the cause of the leak can not be determined, take the case to a Nikon-authorized service representative.
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Page 15: Insert The Camera
Insert the Camera 1. Ready the Camera Insert the battery and memory card Before using the camera, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Batteries Make sure that the battery is undamaged. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re or in damage to the camera. -
Page 16: Insert The Camera
2. Insert the Camera Turn the camera off Release the buckle Pressing the buckle release button ( ), slide the latch forward ( ) and open the buckle ( ). Open the case Opening the Case Do not open the case in areas exposed to blown sand or spray. -
Page 17: Insert Desiccant
3. Insert Desiccant 4. Perform a Final Check • Is the O-ring cracked or damaged? • Is the O-ring twisted or out of position? • Is the O-ring free of hair, dust, sand, and other foreign objects? Is the desiccant correctly placed? To prevent condensation from forming inside the case, insert the silica gel desiccant between the bottom of the camera and the case. -
Page 18: Close The Case
5. Close the Case Close the case After making sure that the O-ring is in place, slowly close the case, being careful not to pinch your fi ngers in the gap. Latch the case With front and rear halves of the case lightly touching but the case not fully closed ( ), fl... -
Page 19: Check For Leaks Again
O-ring is intact and the case prop- erly sealed. If the cause of the leak can not be determined, take the case to a Nikon-authorized service representative. -
Page 20: Take Pictures
Take Pictures 1. Turn the Camera On 2. Adjust Settings The controls on the case correspond to the following camera controls. For more information, see the camera Guide to Digital Photography. Press the power switch on the waterproof case. The camera power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. -
Page 21: Take Pictures
3. Take Pictures Zoom out Zoom in Underwater Photography The best time for underwater photography is when the sun is directly overhead (note that pictures taken underwater may have a blue cast). While shooting, avoid exhaling bubbles into the frame. Close-up shots can be taken at ranges of as little as 4 cm (1.6˝) when the camera is zoomed out to where the be unable to light the entire subject when the camera is zoomed out, and its range may... -
Page 22: Clean The Case
Clean the Case Wash the case in fresh water The case should be cleaned immediately after use. Before opening the case and removing the cam- era, wash the case in a basin of fresh water. Wipe dry Dry the exterior of the case thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. - Page 23 Cleaning the Interior of the Case Use a blower or a soft, dry cloth to clean the interior of the case. Do not use water, detergents, or chemical agents of any kind. Water can damage the coating on the inside of the lens window. Wipe dry Dry the case thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
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Page 24: Maintenance Caring For The O-Ring
Maintenance Caring for the O-ring The WP-CP2 uses an O-ring to form a watertight seal. Improper handling of the O-ring can produce leaks. Check the condition of the O-ring as described below before each use, and check for the presence of foreign matter on the O-ring each time the case is opened, however briefl... - Page 25 Cleaning Do not use detergents or volatile chemicals such as alcohol or thinner when cleaning the case. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the case or O- ring. Grease the O-ring If the O-ring is not properly greased, it may crack or peel, causing leaks.
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Page 26: Storage
WP-OG1 O-ring set (contains WP-O1 O-ring and WP-G1 O-ring O-ring set grease) Desiccant WP-S1 silica gel desiccant Servicing Nikon recommends that the case be serviced by a Nikon-authorized service representa- tive at least once a year. A fee is charged for this service.
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