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Olympus PT-024 Instruction Manual

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Underwater Case
PT-024
For the digital camera
CAMEDIA X-3
■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-024.
■ 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

    PT-024 For the digital camera CAMEDIA X-3 ■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-024. ■ Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Unauthorized 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 unsuitable use of this product.
  • Page 3 Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent vision impairment etc. 2. Do not store with a battery in the digital camera housed in this product. Storage with a battery inserted may lead to leakage of the battery liquid and fire.

  • Page 4: Batteries

    9. When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter gets caught at the O-ring and the contact surfaces. Batteries ● Please use one Olympus lithium ion rechargeable battery for cameras (LI-12B). ● Take care that the battery electrodes do not become wet. This may cause trouble or accidents.

  • 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

    ● This product is not a case to soften impacts to the camera inside the product. When this product with a digital camera inside it is subjected to impacts or heavy objects are placed onto it, the digital camera may become damaged. Please handle the product with sufficient care.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Check the digital camera..E-14 Battery Confirmation ...E-14 Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken ...E-14 Remove the hand strap from the digital camera..E-14 Loading in the Case ...E-15 Which digital cameras can be loaded? ...E-15 Open the lens barrier.
  • Page 9 Remove any sand, dirt, etc..E-26 Install the O-ring..E-28 How to Apply Grease to the O-ring ...E-28 Replace consumable products..E-29 7.Appendix Q & A on the use of the PT-024 ...E-30 After-sale Service ...E-35 Specifications ...E-36 Diver's Insurance Guide ...E-36 E-22...

  • Page 10: Contents

    (Check that the O-ring is normal.) Instruction manual (this manual) 取扱説明書 デジタルカメラ CAMEDIA X-3 用 防 水 プ ロ テ ク タ PT-024 ■このたびは、 防水プロテクタPT-024 をお買上げいただき、 ありがと うご ざいます。 ■この説明書をよくお読みのうえ、 安全に正しくお使いください。 また、 この説明書はお読みになった後、 必ず保管してください。 ■誤った使い方をされると水漏れにより中のカメラが破損し、 修理不能に なる場合があります。 ■ご使用前には、 この説明書に従い、 必ず事前チェックを実施してください。 Silicone grease...

  • Page 11: Names Of The Parts

    Lens ring Note : The Case operation parts marked by of the digital camera. When the operation parts of the Case are operated, the corresponding functions of the digital camera will operate. For details of the functions, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera.

  • Page 12: Install The Strap

    Install the strap on the Case body. Installation explanation Hand strap CAUTION : Please install the strap correctly as shown above. OLYMPUS CORPORATION 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

    Advice • Please confirm that the mode dial knob has been set securely to the mode dial of the digital camera. If the mode of the digital camera does not change when the mode dial knob is operated, turn the dial while pushing it lightly.

  • Page 14: 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-13...

  • Page 15: Install The Digital Camera

    Confirm that the image storage has a sufficient remaining number of pictures to be taken. Remove the hand strap from the digital camera. When a strap is attached to the digital camera, the hand strap must be removed. CAUTION : • When a digital camera is loaded without removing the strap, the strap may get caught between the Case lids and may cause water leakage.

  • Page 16: Loading In The Case

    Loading in the Case Which digital cameras can be loaded? This product (PT-024) is exclusively used for the CAMEDIA X-3. Open the lens barrier. When the lens barrier of the digital camera is opened, the power is switched on. When the selected time has elapsed without any operation, the camera enters into sleep mode (standby condition).

  • Page 17: Load The Digital Camera

    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. CAUTION : •...

  • Page 18: 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. Pay attention to the orientation. CAUTION : •...

  • 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?

  • 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

    Has the silica gel become moist? Now everything is all right. Note : The balance weight does not have to be mounted when the PT-024 is used. Hints As the Case is transparent, waterdrops entering into it can be confirmed easily.

  • 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

    • Take care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with hands wet with sea water. Note: •...

  • Page 25: Take Out The Digital Camera

    O-ring or the O-ring contact surface and may cause water leakage during the next dive. • Please read the operation manual for the digital camera for the storage of pictures etc. • Take special care so that no water drops get onto the camera.

  • Page 26: Wash The Case With Pure Water

    : • Water leakage may be caused when a high water pressure is applied locally. Before washing the Case with water, take out the digital camera from it. • Operate the shutter lever and various buttons of this product in pure water to remove salt adhering to the shaft.

  • 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 Use a clean cloth not easily shedding fibers, or cotton swab, 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. CAUTION : •...

  • Page 29: Install The O-Ring

    Install the O-ring. Confirm that no foreign matter is attached, apply a thin coat of the accessory grease to the O-ring, and fit the O-ring into the groove. At this time, confirm that the O-ring does not stick out from the groove. How to Apply Grease to the O-ring Apply the exclusive...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Appendix

    Q & A on the use of the PT-024 Q1 : Which digital cameras can be used? A1 : The The PT-024 is only for the models X-3. Q2 : What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera...
  • Page 32 (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 33 of the Case and deterioration of 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.
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35 ❈ Please contact your dealer or a service station of our company when replacement is required. Replacement will be made against payment. ❈ With just the weight of the digital camera, the PT-024 has nearly neutral buoyancy in the sea. For use of the protector by itself, installation of a balance weight is not required.

  • Page 36: After-Sale Service

    ● 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.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera CAMEDIA X-3 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 Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass Dimensions Width 136 mm x height 104 mm x thickness 110 mm...

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