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Instruction Manual Underwater Case PT-023 For the digital camera CAMEDIA C-8080 Wide Zoom ■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-023. ■ Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. ■ Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it. ■...
Unauthorised reproduction is strictly prohibited. ● OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from incorrect use of this product.
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1. Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water leakage or trouble. In case of disassembly or modification by persons other than those appointed by OLYMPUS CORPORATION, the guarantee shall not apply. 2. Do not place this product at locations with abnormally high or abnormally low temperatures or at locations with extreme temperature changes.
O-ring or contact surfaces. Batteries ● Use an exclusive lithium-ion battery (Olympus BLM-1) designed for digital cameras. ● Keep the battery's contacts away from damp or humidity; otherwise this could impair performance and/or cause 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.
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. 10.
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Any troubles in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from the above actions shall be outside the guarantee. ● OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall be in no way responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water. ● OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not pay any compensation for accidents (injury or material damage) at the time of use.
Contents Disclaimer ...E-1 Please read the following before using the product ...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.
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Fitting the mode dial knob ... E-22 Insertion of silica gel ... E-22 Check the loading status..E-23 Seal the Case...E-23 Install the special balance weight...E-24 Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood ... E-24 Installation ... E-24 Removal ... E-24 Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap ...
1. Preparations Check the contents of the package. Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged. LCD hood (on the body) TTL cable connector (waterproof cap) LCD hood strap Standard port (Attached to the main body) Case body (Check that the O-ring is normal.)
Names of the parts Palm grip Standard port (PPO-04) Port lock buckles TTL cable connector (waterproof cap) O-ring (POL-023A) O-ring (POL-023B) O-ring (POL-023C) Diffuser plate and diffuser plate cover Carrying strap ring Carrying strap Tripod socket Lens ring Lend window ❈...
Install the strap on the Case body. Installation explanation Hand strap CAUTION : Please install the strap correctly as shown above. OLYMPUS CORPORATIOM shall bear no responsibility for damage etc. caused by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap. Master the basic operation.
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 more detailed information on operating the shutter release, please consult the digital camera’s instruction manual. How to Use the Mode Dial The case is equipped with a mode dial knob that fits on the camera's...
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. Advice • 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.
Removing/attaching the standard port The standard port attached to the case should be removed when the Wide Port for PT-023 (optional PPO-05) is used. The standard port can be removed and attached as follows. Removing First wipe any moisture off the case, and then slowly turn the two buckles on either side of the standard port in the opening direction (from down to up, in the direction of the arrows as shown in the figure on the right).
Detaching/attaching the diffusion plate The diffusion plate on the case is detachable. Remove the diffusion plate when using the optional PPO-05 Wide Port or when the diffusion plate is not necessary. To attach the diffusion plate, follow the procedure below. Detaching First make sure the case is completely dry.
Removing the TTL cable connector cap TTL flash shooting is possible by uncapping the TTL cable connector on this case (PT-023) and connecting the FL-20 flash case (optional PFL-01) as described in the following procedure. TTL flash shooting by combining this case (PT-022) and the case for FL-20 flash (optional PFL-01): TTL cable connector cap...
CAUTION : • If the TTL cable connector cap is loose, water penetration may result. Be sure to gently turn the cap until it stops to make sure it is firmly secured. Do not turn or tighten the TTL cable too hard. If it is too tight, it may be difficult to loosen and remove it.
CAUTION : • If you cannot disconnect the TTL cable, do not use force to disconnect it. Contact Olympus for support. 2. Advance Check of the Case Advance test before use This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the parts during the manufacturing process and thorough function inspections during the assembly.
• 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-19...
• Be careful when removing the carrying strap and lens cap from the digital camera. Olympus will not assume any liability for any damage that may result from dropping the camera.
Setting the camera mount on the digital camera Attach the provided camera mount to the tripod socket of the camera. CAUTION • Attach the camera mount in the proper direction as shown in the above figure. Loading in the Case Which digital cameras can be loaded? This product (PT-023) is exclusively used for the CAMEDIA C-8080 Wide Zoom.
Load the digital camera. Push the digital camera attached to the camera mount so that the mount’s guides slide along the mounting guide rails on the front lid of the case. Push it as far as it goes.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...
CAUTION : • Insert the silica gel all the way at the specified location and with the specified orientation. When the orientation is not correct, the silica gel bag will be caught when the Case is sealed and water leakage will be caused. •...
Install the special balance weight. Install the special balance weight to the tripod mounting thread at the bottom of the Case. Install the balance weight securely by tightening the accessory screw of the balance weight. 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...
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 closing the case tightly, check the seal between the front and rear lids and the connection between the port and case to make sure the O-rings are not twisted, that they sit properly in the grooves, and that no foreign matter has been caught between the two parts.
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...
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.
5. Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop. After underwater 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.
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 •...
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.
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.
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. •...
CAUTION • Always perform maintenance of the waterproof function even when the Case has been opened to exchange the battery or the image storage during shooting. Neglecting this maintenance may become the cause of water leakage. • When the Case is not to be used for a long time, remove the O-ring from the groove to prevent deformation of the O-ring, apply a thin coat of silicone grease, and store it in a clean plastic bag or the like.
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.
(6) Make sure that the O-rings and the case's contact surfaces are free of foreign matter and dirt. (7) Place the silica gel bag in the case to avoid fogging. Only use Olympus silica gel. (8) When loading the digital camera into this case, first attach the camera mount to the camera and make sure that the projecting section of the camera’s zoom lever fits into the zoom lever notch on the case.
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(a) Places where the Case can reach high temperatures under direct sunlight or in a car, places with extremely low temperatures, and places with extreme temperature variations (b) Places with open fire (c) Places with volatile substances (d) Places with vibrations (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.
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moisture and dry the Case in the shade. Do not use hot air from a hair drier or the like and do not dry the Case under direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight may cause deformation, discoloration or breakage of the Case and deterioration of the O-ring. Wipe the inside of the Case with a soft cloth not causing any fibers.
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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...
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Replacement will be made against payment. Q13: How can I take good underwater photos? A13: Olympus's ZUIKO CLUB online school website has a page describing underwater shooting techniques. You can access this page at the following link: URL: http://www.olympus-zuiko.com/school/index.html...
● OLYMPUS CORPORATION keeps repair parts for this product for approximately five years after the end of production of the product. Accordingly, in principle repairs are accepted during this period. As repair may be possible even after this period, please contact your dealer or a service station in your neighborhood.
Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera CAMEDIA C-8080 Wide Zoom Pressure Depth of up to 40 m resistance Main body: Transparent polycarbonate Main materials Buckles: Stainless steel Grip/shutter release lever/zoom lever/mode dial knob/jog dial: Red polycarbonate Lens window: FL reinforced glass...
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