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Instruction Manual
For the digital camera
CAMEDIA D-560 Zoom/D-565 Zoom
Waterproof Case
PT-017
■Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-017.
■Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product
safely and correctly.
■Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.
■Wrong use may cause damage to the camera on the inside from
water leakage, and repair may not be possible.
■Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.
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- Page 1 Instruction Manual For the digital camera CAMEDIA D-560 Zoom/D-565 Zoom Waterproof Case PT-017 ■Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-017. ■Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. ■Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it. ■Wrong use may cause damage to the camera on the inside from water leakage, and repair may not be possible.
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Page 2: Please Read The Following Items Before Use
Introduction ●Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. ●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. ・Swallowing of small parts.
- Page 4 ９．When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter gets caught at the O-ring and the contact surfaces. Batteries ●Use either one lithium battery pack CR-V3 (LB-01 made by Olympus) or two AA alkaline or nickel-hydrogen batteries as the batteries for the camera.
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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 ●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. Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation Volatile organic solvents, chemical detergents...
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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 ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ Final Test ・...
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Page 10: Check The Contents Of The Package
■Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual. Silicone grease Case body Lenscap Pick for O-ring removal Warranty card Silica gel Hand strap 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 ⑦ ① ⑧ ⑪ ⑫ ① Palm Grip ② Buckle lock lever ③ Buckle hook ④ Diffuser and diffuser cover ⑤ O-ring ※⑥ Shutter lever ※⑦ Zoom lever ⑧ Hand strap ring ⑨ Hand strap ⑩ Tripod seat ⑪... -
Page 12: Master The Basic Operation
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： ・For detailed operation of the shutter, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera. How to Use the Zoom Lever Zoom operation is possible by operating the zoom lever of this Case corresponding to... -
Page 14: Advance Check Of The Case
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 (listed on the rear page of this instruction manual). E-13... -
Page 15: Remove The Hand Strap From The Digital Camera
3. Install the digital camera. Check the digital camera. Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. Battery Confirmation Since 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 16: Which Digital Cameras Can Be Loaded
Loading in the Case Which digital cameras can be loaded? This product (PT-017) is exclusively used for the CAMEDIA D-560 Zoom / D-565 Zoom. Open the lens barrier. The power is switched on when the lens barrier of the digital camera is opened. -
Page 17: Load The Digital Camera
Open the Case. Insert the buckle opener accessory into the buckle opening lever as shown in the figure (in direction ①) Pull the buckle opener 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: Check The Loading Status
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. Pay attention to the orientation. CAUTION ：... -
Page 19: Install The Special Balance Weight
Seal the Case. When the rear lid is closed (quietly, so that the O-ring will not come out of the groove), the buckles are engaged with the edge of the rear lid, and the buckle lock levers are pushed down in arrow direction, the Case will be sealed airtight. CAUTION ：... -
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: Perform The Final Checks. ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・
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. CAUTION ：... -
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: Wipe Off Any Waterdrop. ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・
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 and take out the digital camera. CAUTION ：・Always place the opened Case with the O-ring side facing up. When the Case is placed with the O-ring side facing down, dirt or other foreign matter may be attached to the O- ring or the O-ring contact surface and may cause water leakage during the next dive. -
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 ：・Water leakage may be caused when a high water pressure is applied locally. -
Page 27: Remove Any Sand, Dirt, Etc. ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・
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 ①Insert the O-ring removal pick between the O-ring and the wall of the O- ring groove. ②Move 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.) ③Hold 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 (that doesn't shed fibers), a toothbrush, tissue paper or the like, to remove any foreign matter from the O-ring groove. 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: How To Apply Grease To The O-Ring ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・
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）...
- Page 32 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.
- 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 companies are not suitable for this silicone O-ring, and use of such grease may cause deterioration of the surface and impairment of the waterproof function.
- 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. Ｑ １ ２ ： What are the model numbers of the PT-017 accessories? Ａ...
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Page 35: After-Sale Service ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・
After-sale Service ●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: Request For Returning The User Registration Card ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・
Specifications Olympus digital camera Available models CAMEDIA D-560 Zoom / D-565 Zoom Pressure Depth of up to 40 m resistance Main materials Body: Transparent polycarbonate Buckles: Stainless steel Grip/Shutter lever: Red polycarbonate Lens window: FL glass Lens ring: Aluminum Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass Dimensions Width 148 mm x height 102.6 mm x thickness 106 mm... - Page 37 MEMO...
- Page 38 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO. (EUROPA) GMBH. Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com...
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