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- Page 1 Instruction Manual DC300/DC310 Digital Underwater Camera Set...
- Page 2 SeaLife digital camera, housing or accessories follow these instructions: Do not contact dealer; do this: •Check trouble shooting guide in this manual or on the SeaLife website www.sealife-cameras.com •If this does not solve the problem contact SeaLife Customer Service: USA (856) 866-9192. For other countries, contact the Sealife national distributor.
- Page 3 After going through the Trouble Shooting Guide in this manual, if you cannot find a solution for a problem: Contact the SeaLife Service Center or send the camera with the housing to an authorized SeaLife service facility or directly to SeaLife Headquarters in Moorestown, NJ USA or the SeaLife distributor in your country.
- Page 4 WARNING Only use SeaLife AC power adapter item #SL13132 with 3.3 volt DC out- put. Using any other AC adapter will damage the camera.. The inner camera is not waterproof or water resistant. Use the inner cam- era only inside the SeaLife waterproof housing when in or around water.
- Page 5 Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your local authorized SeaLife service facility. Do not touch camera, charger or AC adapter during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter.
- Page 6 WARNING WARNING Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction. Do not move the camera while it is attached to AC adapter, USB or video cable. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera.
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Page 7: Trademark Information
2. The accessories that come with the camera may vary between regions. 3. Driver updates are posted on the SeaLife website; www.sealife-cameras.com. 4. We are not liable what so ever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions in this user’s manual. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... . . 11 How It Works ....11 Package contents ... . 13 Common (Optional) Accessories . - Page 9 Main O-Ring ....58 SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater. . Housing ....59 Rear View .
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Page 10: Introduction
The combination of the pre-flashes and main flash ensures the optimal exposure setting for the camera. The reach of the inner camera’s flash is limited to 3’, so we highly recommend you get the SeaLife External Flash for the brightest, most colorful pictures. - Page 11 You are also able to make enlargements up to 11” x 17”. There are many great books and websites dedicated to the world of digital photography. Please visit our website: www.sealife-cameras.com for links to the best website and other suggestions on how to learn more about digital photography.
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Page 12: Package Contents
Macro lenses Software CD-ROM Camera strap Camera Carry Case Underwater Housing 4 – Pack Rechargeable batteries with charger and foreign plug adapters (SL 190) Carrying Cases For a complete listing of all accessories, please visit the SeaLife website at www.sealife-cameras.com... -
Page 13: Getting To Know The Camera
GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front view Focus switch Macro - Land: 2’ - 3’ (55cm to 90cm), underwater: n/a Portrait - Land: 3’ - 6’ (90cm to 1.8m), underwater: n/a Landscape / Seascape - Land: 6’ to infinity (1.8m to infinity), 1. -
Page 14: Rear View
Rear view 1. LED indicator 2. Viewfinder 3. LCD monitor Display button - Hold for 3 seconds to access Quick Review function. Also select between MACRO flash and FAR flash when camera is in Flash mode and using External Flash. Arrow button (up) Thumbnail button Arrow button (left) -
Page 15: Mode Dial
Mode dial Mode Record Mode Playback mode (Review) Setup mode Movie mode LED indicators Indicator Status LED Indicator Solid red LED Indicator Blinking red LED Indicator Solid red LED Indicator Blinking red LED Indicator Blinking red LED Indicator Solid green Self-timer Blinking red Indicator... -
Page 16: Lcd Monitor Information
LCD monitor information in Record mode These indicators are displayed when recording still images: in Land mode* Land mode Sea mode Flash mode 1. Exposure Program mode Land mode Sea mode Flash mode 2. Battery level Full battery power Medium battery power Virtually no battery power 3. -
Page 17: Led Indicators
These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. Movie mode 2. Battery level Full battery power Medium battery power Virtually no battery power 3. Recordable movie time 4. Card indicator 5. Time (24-hour-format) 6. Date (year-month-day) These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 1. -
Page 18: Getting Started
(+ or -). 4. Close the battery/SD card cover firmly. • We recommend Sealife Ni-MH batteries for long lasting operation. • If you won’t be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leaks or corrosion. -
Page 19: Loading A Sd Memory Card
Loading a SD memory card (optional accessory) The camera comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips. -
Page 20: Choosing The Language
Choosing the language 1. Select a language that you prefer by using the button. 2. Press the OK button to confirm. • The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off. • The provided languages are [English], [Français], [Deutsch], [Español], [Portugués], [Italiano], ], [ ], and [ Setting the date and time... -
Page 21: Setting The Image Resolution And Quality
Setting the image resolution and quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your image. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up more memory space. -
Page 22: Record Mode
RECORD MODE Taking pictures Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.6" LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder will con- serve battery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you only compose images by using the viewfinder. -
Page 23: Using The Lcd Monitor
2. Move the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to position. 3. Compose the picture. 4. Press the shutter button. • Use the Seascape focus ( to infinity. For sharp pictures inside of 3’, use SeaLife macro lenses/filters (optional). mode. button. repeatedly in mode position) for underwater pictures for sharp pictures from 3.5’... -
Page 24: Using The Macro Focus Setting
Using the macro focus setting Use the macro focus setting to shoot a close-up of the subject on land, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 2 to 3ft (60 to 90 cm). 1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to the mode, and power on the camera. -
Page 25: Using The Digital Zoom
Using the digital zoom By using the digital zoom, images can be enlarged so that the subject appears closer. However, the more the image is enlarged, the grainier the image will become. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to ON. -
Page 26: Using The Self-Timer
Using the self-timer The self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the activation of the self-timer by pressing the shutter button, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly for 7 sec- onds and then blinking faster for the rest of 3 seconds. This allows you to get into the scene when taking group images. -
Page 27: Flash Modes
Flash Modes The camera has four flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash (on), and Flash Off. The modes appear cyclically when you press the button on the rear side of the camera. The table below will help choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode ] Auto Flash... -
Page 28: Taking Pictures Manually
Taking pictures manually You can manually adjust conditions such as EV compensation, white balance, or ISO speed when taking pictures. For EV compensation, white balance, or ISO speed information, refer to Exposure, White balance, or ISO in the Record menu. To take pictures manually: 1. -
Page 29: Playback Mode
PLAYBACK MODE (Review images) In the mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly search for the image you want. Viewing images You may view your images without opening the lens cover since the lens is not used for playback. -
Page 30: Zoom Playback
Zoom Playback While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Turn the mode dial to the on the camera. 2. Select the image that you want to view by using button. -
Page 31: Displaying Thumbnail Images
Displaying thumbnail images This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Turn the mode dial to the the camera. 2. Press the button. Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor (assuming there are nine or more images in the memory). -
Page 32: Protecting One Image/Video Clip
Protecting one image/video clip You can protect the image/video clip from being accidentally erased by using the protect function in the Playback menu. Follow the steps below to perform protect function: Protecting one image/video clip 1.Turn the mode dial to the camera. -
Page 33: Setting Dpof
Setting DPOF DPOF allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts SD memory cards. - Page 34 To delete all images/video clips at once: 1. Turn the mode dial to the camera. 2. Press the button on the rear side of the camera. 3. Select Delete all by using the 4. Press the button. 5. Select [Yes] by using the then press OK.
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Page 35: Movie Mode
MOVIE MODE Recording video clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. 1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to the mode, and power on the camera. The recordable movie time displays on the status LCD and the LCD monitor. -
Page 36: Viewing Video Clips
Viewing video clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the mode dial to 2. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the 3. Press OK to start. To pause playback at any time, press OK again. To stop playback, press the Pressing OK or the / button while playing back the video clip will change the... -
Page 37: Transferring Recorded Images To Your Computer
TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. First, you need to connect the camera to your com- puter by using the USB cable and then transfer the images/video clips. To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow the steps below. -
Page 38: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver On Windows Computers
USB drivers. 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select and double-click “Digital Camera Driver Installer .” 3. Select “Install Location” and click “Install.”... -
Page 39: Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips
Step 3: Downloading images/video clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive. You can download images/video clips by copying them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on a Macintosh) to your hard drive or to another kind of disk. -
Page 40: Installing Mgi Photosuite
INSTALLING MGI PHOTOSUITE MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can easily retouch, compose and organize your images. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more. Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program. ®... -
Page 41: Installing Mgi Photovista
INSTALLING MGI PHOTOVISTA ® MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360° panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment. PhotoVista’s powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes. -
Page 42: Installing The User'smanual
INSTALLING THE USER’S MANUAL In an effort to conserve energy and preserve our world’s forests and wildlife, this manual is only provided on the CD-Rom in PDF format. suggest you read through the instruction manual and print only those pages you need for future reference. -
Page 43: Installing Acrobat Reader
INSTALLING ACROBAT READER For Windows users: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install Acrobat Reader.” Follow the on- screen instructions to complete the installation. For Mac users: 1. -
Page 44: Menu Options
MENU OPTIONS Record menu You can use the Record menu to select image size, image quality, ISO speed, Quick View or digital zoom. You can also adjust exposure, white balance, or LCD brightness in the Record menu. The Record menu even allows you to enable digital zoom or quick view function. -
Page 45: White Balance
(daylight, cloudy, sunset, tungsten, fluorescent lights). Unlike your eyes, which can easily adjust to different lighting conditions (lighting tem- peratures), a digital camera cannot always differentiate between lighting types. Under some lighting conditions the image may appear in strange shades. If that occurs you may change the white balance setting by specifying a lighting condition (temperature) most appropriate for your scene. -
Page 46: Quick View
Quick view By enabling quick view, you can temporarily view the image on the LCD moni- tor right after you take a picture. After a temporary preview, the camera returns mode automatically. To enable quick view, first press the button. Then select [On] by using the button and press OK. -
Page 47: Playback Menu
Playback menu Use the Playback menu to create an on-camera slide show, configure DPOF settings, or transfer images to a memory card. You can also use the Playback menu to protect an image, delete all images at once, or adjust the LCD brightness. -
Page 48: Setup Menu
Setup menu Select between Land & Sea exposure programs and other general camera preferences in the SET-UP mode. Turn the mode dial to SET-UP mode and nav- igate to the option you wish to configure by using the LAND & SEA ®... -
Page 49: Format
Format This option formats the internal memory (or memory card ) and erases all stored images and data. To perform the format function, first press the button. Then select [Yes] by using the button and press OK. A progress bar displays, showing the progress of formatting. -
Page 50: Reset To Default
Reset to default If you wish to restore all camera settings to their original status, select this option and then press the button. Select [Yes] by using the press OK. The table below shows the default setting for each item. Item Image size Image quality... -
Page 51: Date Imprint
Date imprint If you set imprint function, your image will be displayed with date on it. To enable this function, first press the button. Then select [Yes] by using the ton and press OK. Video out You can view your images on a TV. Remember to select correct video output type according to where you locate. -
Page 52: Connecting The Camera To Other Devices
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Page 53: Camera Specifications
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Image quality Recording media Lens LCD monitor Self-timer Zoom Exposure compensation Exposure Program White balance Compressed format Standards Interface Operating environment Power Tripod socket Dimensions Weight *Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Description 3.3-Megapixel CCD Super-Fine/Large (2048 x 1536 pixels) -
Page 54: Underwater Housing Instructions
Front view of underwater housing DC300 Backview of Dive-Easy housing DC310 Back view of Advanced housing DC300: SeaLife Reefmaster Dive Easy Housing (SL113) • Depth rated and tested to 200ft. (60M) • Fully rubbered armored for water and shock protection. -
Page 55: Must Do For Underwater Housing
• Housing uses one large O-ring at housing sealing lid. Never use housing without O-ring in place. • If O-ring is damaged, contact the SeaLife Service Center. (See page 58). Do not continue using housing • O-ring must be perfectly clean (no sand, dirt or debris) before sealing housing. - Page 56 O-ring is damaged and requires replacement. Important: Carefully inspect o-ring for salt, sand, hair, cuts, tears or other damage. Clean o-ring before every use. Replace o-ring if damaged. If O-ring needs to be replaced, contact the SeaLife Service Center at (856) 866-9192...
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Page 57: Main O-Ring
Make sure not to pinch the paper towel in the O-ring. Place the sealed housing in a tub of cold water for about one hour. No leaks should be present. If the housing shows sign of leaking, do not use the housing and contact the SeaLife Service Center for repairs. -
Page 58: Housing
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Page 59: Rear View
SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Rear View of DC300 Dive-Easy housing (item #SL113) Monitor frame for attaching optional sunshade. External Flash Exposure control. When camera is set to External Flash mode, press the LCD button to select between: Macro Flash - for optimal exposure of pictures inside 2’... -
Page 60: Rear View Advanced
SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Rear View of DC310 Advanced housing (item #SL118) External Flash Exposure control. When camera is set to External Flash mode, press the LCD button to select between: Macro Flash - for optimal exposure of pictures inside 2’... -
Page 61: Set-Up
2. Carefully inspect O-ring for damage and make sure O-ring is firmly seated in its groove. If O-ring is damaged and requires replacement, contact SeaLife Service Center (For service details, see page 58). 3. Clean the housing glass lens port using clean,... - Page 62 Close housing lid tightly, then close latch. Test camera and housing 1. Press the power button on the upper back side of the housing to turn camera power on. 2. Press the shutter button on the top of the housing to take a test picture. 3.
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Page 63: Using And Cleaning The Underwater Housing And Camera
6. Never store camera or housing in direct sunlight or in a dark damp area. The airtight, unbreakable SeaLife ReefMaster Dry Case (Item # SL930) is highly recommended along with 1-oz bags of SeaLife Moisture Muncher Desiccant (Item # M101) for travel and storage. -
Page 64: Great Pictures Made Easy
4. Shoot and review - If you don’t like it, delete it. One of the key advantages of the SeaLife digital camera is that the monitor displays the picture you’ve just taken. The monitor will display a message “DELETE THIS?” for 3 seconds. - Page 65 6. Use SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle Lenses for dramatic close-ups. The SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle lenses allow you to get super close to your sub- ject for images full of colors and razor-sharp details. Each SeaLife macro lens has optical coatings for color correction (reduces the underwater bluish effect) and a neu- tral density coating to prevent over flashing.
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Page 66: Battery Selection Guide
Ni-MH battery exposed to water or moisture. See specific warning on battery. Lithium Lithium AA batteries are suitable for the SeaLife digital camera. AA Lithium batteries typically will last 5 times longest, cost the most and are not recharge- able. -
Page 67: Normal Use
2. Take picture intervals as quickly as possible (display always ON, FLASH always fires) Battery Type SeaLife Ni-MH rechargeable (2100mAh) Energizer Lithium E 2 (non-rechargeable) Duracell Ultra (high-energy alkaline) Duracell Coppertop (Standard alkaline) Note: The above times may vary depending on other factors like temperature, humidity, age of batteries and other factors. -
Page 68: Trouble Shooting Guide
Trouble shooting guide Problem Possible cause No Power Battery power low... Replace or recharge batteries. Wrong type of batteries..Use only AA designed for high Battery + and - not inserted correctly. - Page 69 Housing leaks water No image on TV set For updated trouble shooting guide refer to website: www.sealife-cameras.com Possible cause Dark light conditions..Move closer to subject To close to reflective object..Move farther away from sub- Flash on Auto and is not needed.
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