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Olympus PT-037 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 PT-037 SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. 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 improper use of this product.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use

    • 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

    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 IMAGING CORP. 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.

  • Page 5: Setting The Underwater Shooting Scene Mode

    For details, see “5. Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type” (P.28) of this manual. For details on mode setting, refer to the digital camera’s operation manual. 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.

  • Page 6: Handling The Product

    It also may break when it hits hard objects or is dropped. 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 EN 6...
  • 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 in no way be responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water. OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for accidents (injuries or material damage) at the time of use.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Check the digital camera... 19 Battery Confirmation ... 19 Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken Remove the hand strap from the digital camera..19 Prepare the camera..19 Applicable Digital Cameras ... 19 Turn on the digital camera..19 Check the camera’s operation.
  • Page 9 Removal of the O-ring... 33 Remove any sand, dirt, etc..34 Install the O-ring...35 How to Apply Grease to the O-ring ...35 Replace consumable parts..36 8. Appendix ... 37 Q & A on the use of the PT-037...37 Specifications...42 EN 9...

  • Page 10: Preparations

    PT-037 SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ Instruction manual (this manual) EN 10 Case body (The O-rings are fitted in the Case when it is shipped from the factory.) Hand strap OLYMPUS distributor list Diffuser Silica gel Silicone grease...

  • Page 11: Names Of The Parts

    Names of the parts EN 11...
  • Page 12 Note: The Case operation parts marked by * corresponds to the operation parts 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 13: Attach The Diffuser

    CAUTION: • Attach the diffuser correctly as shown in the future. If the camera or diffuser drops due to incorrect mounting, Olympus cannot assume any liability for damages, etc. • Before mounting an optional accessory on the accessory mount, detach the diffuser temporary by reversing the attaching procedure.

  • Page 14: Install The Strap

    Install the strap on the Case body. Installation illustration 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 15: How To Press The Shutter Lever

    Case or on the LCD monitor screen. 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. Mode dial knob EN 15...

  • Page 16: Setting The Zoom Lever

    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: 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.

  • Page 17: How To Use The H Button

    Please set this function ON as required. • The camera shake may be unable to be corrected if its amplitude is too large. • For details on the camera shake correction function, please consult the digital camera’s instruction manual. EN 17...

  • Page 18: Advance Check Of The Case

    Do not feel that this is troublesome, but perform this test. • If a leak is detected in normal handling during pre-testing, do not use the Case and contact your dealer or nearest Olympus Service Station. EN 18...

  • Page 19: Install The Digital Camera

    Prepare the camera. Applicable Digital Cameras This product (PT-037) is designed exclusively for use with the SP-550UZ/ SP-560UZ digital camera. Turn on the digital camera. To save battery power, the camera automatically goes into sleep mode and the monitor turns off if there is no operation when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 20: Check The Camera's Operation

    Check the camera’s operation. Check if the camera functions normally as described in its instruction manual. After checking, press the camera’s POWER button to turn it OFF. Seal the Case. To open the Case, unlock the buckles in order of 1 and 2. If the buckles are unlocked in the reverse order, excessive force may damage the equipment.

  • Page 21: Load The Digital Camera

    2 Pull up the mode dial knob on the rear-lid of the Case. 3 Insert the digital camera gently. Be sure to fit the projection on the zoom lever of the digital camera into the zoom lever notch inside the Case.

  • Page 22: Set The Mode Dial Knob

    • After setting the mode dial knob of the Case and before sealing it, turn the mode dial to confirm that it can switch the mode dial of the digital camera. • If the mode dial knob of the Case cannot switch the mode of the digital camera, push the mode dial knob lightly while turning it.

  • Page 23: Seal The Case

    Seal the Case. Lock the two buckles in the following order as shown in the figure. 1 First close the buckle on the side of the Case. 2 Then close the buckle on the upper part of the Case. If the buckles are closed in the reverse order, excessive force may damage the equipment.

  • Page 24: Check The Operation Of The Loaded Camera

    CAUTION: If the camera does not function properly, reinstall the digital camera following the procedures of “Check the digital camera.” (P.19) of this manual. Confirm the shooting scene and shooting mode. When using the Case, the current camera shooting scene and shooting mode can be confirmed on the camera’s LCD monitor.

  • Page 25: Mount/Remove The Lcd Hood

    Mount/remove the LCD hood Mounting: Fit the projected sections of the LCD hood into the guides above and below the LCD monitor window. Removing: Separate the projected sections of the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor window by expanding the LCD hood outwards.

  • Page 26: Final Test (Water Leakage Test)

    Final Test (Water Leakage 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 slowly...

  • Page 27: Taking Pictures Under Water

    4. Taking Pictures Under Water How to use the hand strap Pass your hand through the hand strap provided and adjust the length with the stop button. Using the flash Press the # button to raise the flash. Taking pictures. Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 28: 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 (Examples) kUnderwater 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 29: How To Select The Shooting Scene

    How to select the shooting scene Set the mode dial (1) on the Case to “SCN”, and press the up/down arrow pad (2) to select Underwater Wide-Angle 1, Underwater Wide- angle 2 or Underwater Macro. Then press the OK button (3) to enter the selection.

  • Page 30: Handling After Shooting

    When this cannot be avoided because you have to exchange the battery or the image storage, place a sheet in a shelter where there is no water spray or sand. • Take care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with hands wet with sea water. Note: Moisten a towel etc.

  • Page 31: 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 cause water leakage during the next dive.

  • Page 32: Wash The Case With Pure Water

    • Water leakage may occur when a high water pressure is partially applied. Before washing the Case with water, take out the digital camera from it. • Operate the shutter lever and various buttons of the Case in pure water to remove salt adhered to their shafts.

  • Page 33: Maintaining The Waterproof Function

    7. Maintaining the Waterproof Function Whenever you open the rear lid of the Case, always be sure to perform the O-ring maintenance operation as described below. Remove the O-ring. Open the Case and remove the O-ring from the Case. Removal of the O-ring 1 Insert the O-ring remover between the O-ring and the O-ring groove.

  • Page 34: Remove Any Sand, Dirt, Etc

    Remove any sand, dirt, etc. After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O-ring, checks for sand and other foreign matter adhered, damage and cracks can be done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O-ring lightly with your fingertips.

  • Page 35: Install The O-Ring

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

  • Page 36: Replace Consumable Parts

    Replace the O-ring even before a year has passed if it shows signs of damage, crack or loss of elasticity. Note: Please use genuine Olympus silicone O-ring grease, silica gel and O-ring. These consumable parts can also be purchased at an Olympus service station.

  • Page 37: Appendix

    Q & A on the use of the PT-037 What digital camera models can be used with this product? This product (PT-037) is designed exclusively for use with the SP-550UZ/SP-560UZ digital camera. What cautions must be observed when loading the digital...
  • Page 38 2 When the Case is used, left or stored at the following locations, defective operation or trouble may occur. This should be avoided. • Places where the Case can reach high temperature under direct sunlight or in a car, places with extremely low temperature and places with extreme temperature variations •...
  • Page 39 How should the Case be handled after use? After use, take out the camera as soon as possible and wash the Case with pure water. In case of use in the ocean, it is effective to immerse the Case for a certain time in pure water to remove any salt.
  • Page 40 O-ring may be damaged or its deterioration will be accelerated. 2 Use the genuine Olympus silicone O-ring grease (white cap). The grease (red cap) used for previous Cases up till PT-008 and the grease from other companies are not suitable for this silicone O-ring.
  • Page 41 Case yourself. Repair, disassembly or modification by you or third parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee. Q13: What are the model names of the accessories for the PT-037? A13: The following accessories are being sold. 1 O-rings for the PT-037 body (POL-037A for front lid, POL-037B for the rear lid): This is a silicone rubber O-ring packing to be installed in the PT-037 body to make it waterproof.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    4 LCD hood (PFUD-05): Attaches to the LCD monitor window of the Case to improve the view of the camera’s LCD monitor. 5 Balance weight for the PT-037 body (PWT-037): Approaches the buoyancy of the Case to the neutral buoyancy in seawater. The material is free of lead in consideration of the environment.

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