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Olympus PT-019 Instruction Manual

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CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom
Waterproof Case
PT-019
I Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-019.
I Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely
and correctly.
I Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.
I Wrong use may cause damage to the camera on the inside from water
leakage, and repair may not be possible.
I Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.

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  • Page 1 CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom Waterproof Case PT-019 I Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-019. I Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. I Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction G Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. G Our company 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.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Batteries

    As a result, more battery power is used than when shooting with the LCD monitor turned off. G Please use one Olympus lithium ion rechargeable battery for cameras (LI-10B). G Batteries are subject to self-discharging. Therefore, always charge up batteries fully before use.

  • Page 5: For Prevention Of Water Leakage Accidents

    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).

  • Page 6: Handling The Product

    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 be sure to perform the advance test and the final test each time before using the case.
  • Page 7 Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation Volatile organic solvents, chemical detergents Anticorrosion agent Commercial defogging agents Grease other than specified silicone grease Adhesive G Do not perform operations other than specified in this instruction manual, do not remove or modify parts other than specified, and do not use parts other than specified.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction …………………………………………………………E-1 Please read the following items before use ……………………E-1 For safe use …………………………………………………………E-1 Batteries ……………………………………………………………E-3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents ……………………E-4 Handling the Product ………………………………………………E-5 Contents ………………………………………………………… 1. Preparations ………………………………………………… Check the contents of the package.………………………………E-9 Names of the parts ……………………………………………E-10 Install the strap.
  • Page 9 Remove any sand, dirt, etc. ……………………………………E-26 Install the O-ring. …………………………………………………E-27 How to Apply Grease to the O-ring ……………………………E-27 Replace consumable products. …………………………………E-28 7. Appendix ……………………………………………………… Q & A on the use of the PT-019 …………………………………E-29 After-sale Service …………………………………………………E-34 Specifications ……………………………………………………E-35 ………………………… ……………………………… ……………...

  • Page 10: Contents

    CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom Waterproof Case PT-019 I Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-019. I Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. I Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.

  • Page 11: Names Of The Parts

    Names of the parts ⑥ ⑦ ① ⑧ ⑪ ⑫ ❈ Palm Grip ❈ Buckle lock lever ❈ Buckle hook ❈ Diffuser and diffuser cover ❈ O-ring ❈ ❈ Shutter lever ❈ ❈ Zoom lever ❈ Hand strap ring ❈ Hand strap ❈...

  • Page 12: Install The Strap

    Install the strap. Install the strap on the Case body. Installation explanation Hand strap CAUTION : Please install the strap correctly as shown above. Our company shall bear no responsibility for damage etc. caused by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap. Master the basic operation.

  • Page 13: How To Press The Shutter

    How to Press the Shutter When pressing the shutter lever, press it gently, so that there will be no movement of the camera. Advice • If you use your index finger to operate the shutter release lever and your middle finger for the zoom lever, you will not need to change your finger position.

  • Page 14: Setting The Zoom Lever

    Setting the Zoom Lever When loading the digital camera in the Case, fit the projecting part of the zoom lever of the digital camera into the recessed part of the zoom lever on the inside of the Case. CAUTION : • When loading the camera, confirm that the projecting part of the zoom lever of the camera is properly set to the recessed part of the zoom lever of the Case.

  • Page 15: Advance Check Of The Case

    • If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling, stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station (listed on the rear page of this instruction manual). E-14...

  • Page 16: Install The Digital Camera

    Loading in the Case Which digital cameras can be loaded? This product (PT-019) is exclusively used for the CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom Check the operation of the camera. Confirm the operation according to the instruction manual for the digital camera.

  • Page 17: Open The Case

    Open the Case. Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening lever as shown in the figure (in direction slowly (in direction ②). When not using the buckle opener, hold the buckle opening lever with your thumb and index finger from the side and pull it up slowly.

  • Page 18: Set The Mode Dial

    Set the mode dial. After the digital camera has been loaded, push down the mode dial of the Case from the upper surface of the Case. Set it so that the lower part of the mode dial on the inside of the Case fits properly onto the upper part of the mode dial of the digital camera itself.

  • Page 19: Check The Loading Status

    Check the loading status. Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case. Has the digital camera been loaded so that the zoom lever operates 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?

  • Page 20: Installation And Removal Of The Lcd Hood

    Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood Installation Strongly push the mounting projections of the LCD hood as shown in the figure into the guides above and below the LCD monitor window. Removal Remove the mounting projections of the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor window by widening the LCD hood.

  • Page 21: Mounting And Removing The Lens Cap

    Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap onto the lens ring as shown in the figure. Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting. Perform the final checks. Visual Inspection After sealing the Case, check the sealing part of front and rear lid visually to confirm that the O-ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught.

  • Page 22: 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. Simple water Explanatory immersion test...

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures Under Water

    4. Taking Pictures Under Water How to Use the Hand Strap Pass your hand through the accessory hand strap and adjust the length with the stop button. Take pictures carefully. Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor. This Case uses the LCD monitor to confirm the picture. The viewfinder cannot be used.

  • Page 24: Handling After Shooting

    5. Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop. After completing the shooting and returning to land, wipe off any waterdrop sticking to the Case. Use air or a soft cloth not leaving any fibers to thoroughly wipe any waterdrop etc. from the joint between the front and rear lid, the shutter lever, the palm grips, and the buckles.

  • Page 25: Take Out The Digital Camera

    Take out the digital camera. Open the Case carefully, pull up the mode dial from the upper surface of the Case to disengage it from the mode lever of the camera, and then remove the digital camera from the Case. CAUTION •...

  • Page 26: 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.

  • Page 27: Maintaining The Waterproof Function

    6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O-ring. Open the Case and remove the O-ring from the Case. Removal of the O-ring Insert the O-ring removal pick between the O-ring and the wall of the O-ring groove. Move the tip of the inserted pick under the O-ring. (Take care not to damage the O-ring groove with the tip of the pick.) Hold the O-ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and remove it from the Case.

  • Page 28: Install The O-Ring

    CAUTION : • When a mechanical pencil or a similar other sharp object is used to remove the O-ring or to clean the inside of the O-ring groove, the Case and the O-ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused. •...

  • Page 29: Replace Consumable Products

    Replace the 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 silicone O-ring grease, the silica gel, and the O-ring. These consumable products also can be purchased at an Olympus service station.

  • Page 30: Appendix

    (5) Confirm that the O-ring and the O-ring contact surface on the front lid are free of dirt, hairs, and other foreign matter. (6) Insert the silica gel for defogging. Please use silica gel for the Olympus Case. (7) Finally install the special balance weight to the tripod mounting thread.
  • Page 31 (3) In case of the following handling with a camera loaded into the Case, trouble or breakage may be caused for the Case and/or the loaded camera. Always avoid such handling. (a) Hitting other objects (b) Dropping (c) Placing heavy objects on top of the Case (4) When the Case is not used for a long time, trouble from formation of mold etc.
  • Page 32 dry them. When an object with a sharp tip is used to remove the O-ring from the groove, the O-ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused. Always use the accessory pick for O-ring removal. Q6 : How should I take pictures under water? A6 : Please observe the following items for shooting under water.
  • Page 33 O-ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated. (2) Use the original Olympus silicone O-ring grease (white cap). The grease attached to Cases up to PT-008 (red cap) and the grease of other...
  • Page 34 Q12: What are the model numbers of the PT-019 accessories? A12: The following accessories are being sold. (1) O-ring for the PT-019 body (POL-019): This is a silicone rubber O-ring packing to be installed in the PT-019 body to make it waterproof. O-rings for other Case models cannot be used.

  • Page 35: After-Sale Service

    After-sale Service G You will receive the guarantee card from your dealer. Please make sure that the dealer's name, the date of purchase, etc. have been entered. If they have not been entered, immediately ask your dealer to have them entered. Read the guarantee conditions carefully and keep the guarantee card at a safe location.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera CAMEDIA C-5000 Zoom Pressure Depth of up to 40 m resistance Main materials Body: Transparent polycarbonate Buckles: Stainless steel Grip/Shutter lever/Zoom lever/Mode dial: Red polycarbonate Lens window: FL glass Lens ring: Aluminum Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass...
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