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Olympus PT PT-029 Instruction Manual

Olympus PT PT-029 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

Underwater Case
PT-029
For the digital camera
Stylus 600/µ DIGITAL 600
■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-029.
■ 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

    Instruction Manual Underwater Case PT-029 For the digital camera Stylus 600/µ DIGITAL 600 ■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-029. ■ 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 IMAGING CORP. 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 IMAGING CORP. shall be in no way responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water. ● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. 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 Prepare the camera..E-15 Which digital cameras can be used? ...E-15 Turn on the camera..E-15 Check camera operation.
  • Page 9 Selecting the shooting scene mode ...E-25 Locking AF during underwater shooting ...E-25 6.Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop..E-26 Take out the digital camera..E-27 Wash the Case with pure water..E-28 Dry the Case..E-28 7.Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O-ring.

  • Page 10: Contents

    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) LCD hood strap (Check that the O-ring is normal.) Instruction manual (this manual) Silicone grease...

  • Page 11: Names Of The Parts

    Hand strap 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

    Installation explanation Hand strap CAUTION : Please install the strap correctly as shown above. OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. 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

    Note: • For detailed operation of the shutter, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera. Using the Shooting mode/SCENE button Press the Shooting mode/ SCENE button to switch the...

  • 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: Prepare The Camera

    This Case (PT-029) can only be used with the Stylus 600/µ DIGITAL 600 camera. Turn on the camera. Press the digital camera’s POWER ON/OFF button to turn it ON. The camera goes into the standby mode when it hasn’t been operated for about 3 minutes. Pressing any button (such as the zoom button) cancels the standby mode.

  • Page 17: Put The Digital Camera Into The Case

    Put the digital camera into the case. Make sure the digital camera is turned off, then insert it gently into the case. CAUTION : • If the digital camera is not inserted properly, it may not be possible to seal the case so that it is airtight.

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

  • 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 inserted 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?

  • Page 20: Perform The Final Checks After Loading

    Perform the final checks after loading. After sealing the case, perform the following final checks to confirm proper operation of the camera. Push the POWER ON/OFF button on the case to see if it can turn the camera ON and OFF. Push the Shooting mode/SCENE button on the rear of the case to see if it can switch the camera’s Shooting mode properly.

  • 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: 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 23: 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 Explanatory image Place the Case slowly into the water.

  • Page 24: 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. Note that, when this Case is used, the shooting scene can be confirmed only on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 25: Underwater Shooting According To The Scene Type

    5. Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type The camera incorporates the following shooting scene modes. Select the one best suited to the underwater scene you are shooting. Underwater shooting modes Underwater Wide-Angle 1 Suitable for shooting a scene that extends across a wide range such as a school of fish swimming through the water.

  • Page 26: Selecting The Shooting Scene Mode

    Selecting the shooting scene mode Press the Shooting mode/SCENE button ( ) on the case to set the camera to the SCENE mode. When the mode selection display appears, press the cross-cursor Up or Down button ( ) to select Underwater Wide-Angle 1, Underwater Wide- Angle 2 or Underwater Macro.

  • Page 27: Handling After Shooting

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

  • Page 28: Take Out The Digital Camera

    Take out the digital camera. Open the Case carefully and take the digital camera out. CAUTION : • Always place the opened Case with the O-ring side facing up. If the Case is placed with the O-ring side facing down, dirt or other foreign matter may get on the O-ring or the O-ring contact surface and may allow water penetration during the next dive.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Maintaining The Waterproof Function

    7. 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 remover between the O-ring and the O-ring groove. Pass the tip of the inserted O-ring remover below the O-ring. (Be careful not to scratch the O-ring groove with the tip of the O-ring remover.) Hold the O-ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the...
  • Page 31 Remove any foreign matter attached to the O-ring groove using a lint- free clean cloth or cotton swab. Also remove any sand or dirt attached to the O-ring contact surface on the front lid of 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.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: Appendix

    A2 : Pay special attention to the following items when loading the camera into the Case. (1) Check that the remaining capacity of the battery in the digital camera is sufficient. This should be checked as the LCD monitor is used under water, and the battery consumption becomes faster.
  • Page 35 (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 36 (3) When pressing the shutter lever, hold the Case securely with both hands and operate the lever quietly to prevent camera shake. (4) Check the image you want to shoot by viewing the digital camera’s LCD monitor through the Case’s LCD monitor window, and start shooting.
  • Page 37 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 38 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 names of the accessories for the PT-029? A12: The following accessories are being sold.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera Stylus 600/µ DIGITAL 600 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 130.7 mm x height 96.0 mm x thickness 89.5 mm...
  • Page 40 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://www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...

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