Ikelite 6961.85 User Manual page 18

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Make sure the hotshoe is pushed all the way forward in the camera
mount.
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Make sure that the camera flash is set to fire on every photo.
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Check that the fiber optic cord(s) or sync cord is properly attached.
Buttons are stuck
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Soak the housing in lukewarm fresh water. Depress each button
several times while the housing is submerged.
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Push button in all the way and apply lubricant to the button shaft.
Press the button several times to distribute the lubricant.
Button(s) or control(s) do not line up
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Ensure that nothing is preventing the camera from going into the
housing.
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Push the camera Mounting Tray forward until it is flush with the
housing tray mount.
Camera is not functioning normally underwater
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Ensure that the camera Mounting Tray is pushed all of the way into
the housing tray mount.
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Check each housing control while underwater to ensure that
they are disengaged. An inadvertently engaged control may limit
functioning of the camera.
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Check that the zoom control is returned to the center position.
Backscatter or "snow" in images
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Position strobes or lights farther away from your lens and at a slight
angle. Try not to "light up" water between the camera lens and
subject.
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Avoid using strobes in extremely low-visibility conditions.
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