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Olympus Waterproof Case PT-15 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
For the digital camera
CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM
Waterproof Case
PT-015
I Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-015.
I Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and
correctly.
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 Instruction Manual For the digital camera CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM Waterproof Case PT-015 I Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-015. I Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. 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.

  • Page 2: Please Read The Following Items Before Use

    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

    G When size AA batteries are used, alkaline batteries and Nicad batteries cannot exhibit their abilities at low temperatures. We recommend the use of Olympus Ni-H batteries. They are effective even when used at low temperatures, and as they can be used repeatedly, they are economical.

  • 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 use the Case after performing the advance test and the final check. 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 whether...
  • Page 7 G 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Please read the following items before use For safe use ・...
  • Page 9 Perform the final checks. Visual Inspection ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Try to move the mode dial Final Test ・...

  • Page 10: Preparations

    I Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual. Grease for silicon O-ring Case body Hand strap Pick for O-ring removal Warranty card LIMITED WARRANTY VT184704 Printed in Japan 5 Silica gel packs Balance weight Please read before use Read this first about your new OLYMPUS Waterproof Case!

  • Page 11: Names Of The Parts

    Names of the parts ❈ Palm grip ❈ Buckle stopper ❈ Buckle lock lever ❈ Buckle hook ❈ O-ring Diffuser and diffuser cover ❈ Hand strap ring ❈ Hand strap ❈ Tripod seat ❈ Lens ring Lens window ❈ Shutter lever ❈...

  • 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. Note: • When the shutter lever is operated with the index finger and the zoom lever with the middle finger, there is no need to change fingers. •...

  • Page 14: How To Use The Zoom Lever

    How to Use the Zoom Lever Zoom operation is possible by operating the zoom lever of this Case corresponding to the zoom lever of the digital camera in the Case. 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.

  • Page 15: Advance Test Before Use

    • 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: Battery Confirmation

    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.

  • Page 17: Open The Case

    Open the case Raise the buckle stopper (towards the shutter lever). With the buckle stopper raised, open the buckle opening lever. (When the buckle opening lever is operated with the stopper lowered, the stopper/buckle opening lever is damaged. Please handle with care.) Unhook the buckle hook and open the rear lid of the protector.

  • Page 18: Load The Digital Camera

    Load the digital camera. Quietly load the digital camera into the Case, taking care that the projecting part of the zoom lever of the digital camera properly fits into the recessed part of the zoom lever of the Case.(Page 13) CAUTION : •...

  • Page 19: Insertion Of Silica Gel

    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. CAUTION : • Insert the silica gel all the way at the specified location and with the specified orientation.

  • Page 20: 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? •...

  • Page 21: 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 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 immersion test Place the Case...

  • Page 23: Confirm The Picture On The Lcd Monitor

    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 optical 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 protector carefully, pull up the mode dial from the upper surface of the protector to disengage it from the mode lever of the camera, and then take out the digital camera from the protector. When the protector does not open easily, it can be opened easily by using the opening knob at the right bottom of the protector.

  • 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. CAUTION : •...

  • Page 27: Remove The O-Ring

    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

    Use a clean cloth not easily shedding fibers or a toothbrush or tissue paper or the like to remove any foreign matter from the O-ring groove. Clean the O- ring contact surface on the front lid in the same way to remove any sand and dirt.

  • 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 ( 6 ) Insert the silica gel for defogging. Please use silica gel for the Olympus Case. Q 3 : What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case? A 3 : Pay special attention to the following items.
  • 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 the O-ring. Wipe the inside of the Case with a soft cloth not causing any fibers. Remove the O-ring, wipe off any salt, sand, dust, etc., and also clean the O-ring groove and the O-ring contact surface in the same way and then 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.
  • 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 Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify the Case yourself. Repair, disassembly or modification by you or third parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee. Q12: What are the model numbers of the PT-015 accessories? A12: The following accessories are being sold.

  • 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.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM Pressure Depth of up to 40 m resistance Main materials Body: Transparent polycarbonate Buckles/grip/Shutter lever: Red polycarbonate Lens window: FL glass Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass Dimensions Width 168 mm x height 130 mm x thickness 143 mm...
  • Page 37 MEMO...
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  • Page 39 Technical Support (USA) European Technical Customer Support: http://www.olympus-europa.com 00800 - 67 10 83 00 +49 180 5 - 67 10 83 +49 40 - 237 73 899 PT-015-2MJ-0503-01 PT-015M-0211-01...

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