Nikon WP-CP1 - Underwater Housing User Manual
Nikon WP-CP1 - Underwater Housing User Manual

Nikon WP-CP1 - Underwater Housing User Manual

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  • Page 1 WATERPROOF CASE User’s Manual...
  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip- ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
  • Page 3 Keep out of direct sunlight Do not exposure to high temperatures Do not leave the WP-CP1 in direct Do not expose the product to tem- sunlight. The case could focus sunlight, peratures over 40 °C (104 °F). Failure to causing fi re. observe this precaution could cause the product to warp, resulting in leakage.
  • Page 4: Cautions

    • In the event of leakage, stop use immediately, dry the camera and the interior of the case, and take the camera and case to a Nikon-authorized service representative. Shock and Vibration The waterproof case is not designed to protect the camera from blows or vibration.
  • Page 5 Temperature Do not leave the case in areas exposed to high temperatures, such as inside a car, near a heater, on a beach, or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could weaken or warp the case, resulting in damage to the camera. Sudden changes in temperature could result in condensation inside the case, which could also damage the camera.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety ....................Cautions ......................Notices......................Introduction Package Contents .................... Parts of the WP-CP1 ..................Overview ......................Check for Leaks Insert the Camera 1. Ready the Camera ..................2. Insert the Camera ..................3. Insert Desiccant.................... 4.
  • Page 7: Notices

    (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog - ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. For contact in for ma tion, visit http://nikonimaging.com/...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    40 m (130´), allowing pictures to be taken underwa- ter or in mist and rain. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures using compatible Nikon digital cameras (see the camera manual or the websites listed opposite for compatibility information). Read it thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
  • Page 9: Parts Of The Wp-Cp1

    Parts of the WP-CP1 Shutter-release button ( Power switch ( Buckle Diffusion panel 6, 9, 11) Latch Lens window 6, 9, 11) O-ring / O-ring guide ( Camera guides ( Front cover Rear cover Watertight channel ( 10, 17) O-ring seal ( 10, 17) Attaching the Strap...
  • Page 10 MENU button ( Mode dial ( Zoom out (W/ ) button (playback) button Zoom in (T / ) button Monitor window (delete) button Eyelet for strap Tripod socket Buckle release button ( Multi selector ( Waterproof case Camera multi selector : Performs same function as corresponding camera control.
  • Page 11: Overview

    Overview Using the WP-CP1 Using the WP-CP1 Follow these steps when using the waterproof case: Check for Leaks 6–7) Important! To prevent water damage to the camera, be sure to check for leaks before placing the camera in the case. If water enters the case, check the O-ring and confi...
  • Page 12 If water enters the case, check the O-ring and confi rm that the case is properly sealed ( 10). If the cause of the leak can not be determined, take the case to a Nikon-authorized service rep- resentative. Take Pictures 13–14) 1.
  • Page 13: Check For Leaks

    Check for Leaks Important! Before placing the camera in the case, be sure that the camera is function- ing normally and that the case does not leak. Failure to check for leaks before use could result in irreparable damage to the camera. Close the case After making sure that the O-ring is in place, slowly close the case, being careful not to pinch...
  • Page 14 If water has entered the case, check the O-ring ( 10, 17–18). If the cause of the leak can not be determined, take the case to a Nikon-authorized service representative. After checking for leaks, dry the case thoroughly before inserting the cam- era.
  • Page 15: Insert The Camera

    Insert the Camera 1. Ready the Camera Insert the batteries and memory card Before using the camera, check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Batteries Make sure that the batteries are undamaged, are from the same pair, and have the same charge. Do not use damaged batteries or mix old and new batteries, batteries of different makes, or batteries with different charges.
  • Page 16: Insert The Camera

    2. Insert the Camera Turn the camera off Release the buckle Pressing the buckle release button ( ), slide the latch forward ( ) and open the buckle ( ). Open the case Opening the Case Do not open the case in areas exposed to blown sand or spray.
  • Page 17: Insert Desiccant

    3. Insert Desiccant To prevent condensation from forming inside the case, insert the silica gel desiccant between the bottom of the camera and the case. Slide the desiccant to the front of the case, where it will not interfere with proper closing of the case. Im- proper placement could cause the case to leak.
  • Page 18: Close The Case

    5. Close the Case Close the case After making sure that the O-ring is in place, slowly close the case, being careful not to pinch your fi ngers in the gap. Latch the case With front and rear halves of the case lightly touching but the case not fully closed ( ), fl...
  • Page 19: Check For Leaks Again

    O-ring is intact and the case prop- erly sealed. If the cause of the leak can not be determined, take the case to a Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 20: Take Pictures

    Take Pictures 1. Turn the Camera On Press the power switch on the waterproof case. The camera power-on lamp will light and the monitor will turn on. 2. Adjust Settings The controls on the case correspond to the following camera controls. For more information, see the camera Guide to Digital Photography.
  • Page 21: Take Pictures

    3. Take Pictures Ready the camera Hold the case steadily in both hands. Don’t Block the Shot Keep fi ngers and other objects away from the lens window and diffusion panel. Frame the picture Use the zoom buttons on the case to frame the subject in the monitor.
  • Page 22: Clean The Case

    Clean the Case Wash the case in fresh water The case should be cleaned immediately after use. Before opening the case and removing the cam- era, wash the case in a basin of fresh water. Wipe dry Dry the exterior of the case thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
  • Page 23 Wipe dry Dry the case thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use a cloth to which salt has adhered. Let the case dry in the shade Leave the case out to dry in a shady, well-venti- lated area. Do Not Exposure to Sunlight or Heat Do not use a hair dryer or other heat source or place the case in direct sunlight.
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    O-rings should be replaced at least once a year. Use only COOLPIX O-ring grease designated for use in this product; replacement O-rings and O-ring grease can be purchased from a Nikon camera retailer or Nikon-au- thorized service agent. Do not use NIKONOS O-ring lubricant (grease).
  • Page 25 Grease the O-ring If the O-ring is not properly greased, it may crack or peel, causing leaks. If the bottom of the O-ring appears dry, place a drop of O-ring grease on your index fi nger and spread grease on the O-ring by sliding it between your thumb and index fi...
  • Page 26: Storage

    WP-OG1 O-ring set (contains WP-O1 O-ring and WP-G1 O-ring O-ring set grease) Desiccant WP-S1 silica gel desiccant Servicing Nikon recommends that the case be serviced by a Nikon-authorized service representa- tive at least once a year. A fee is charged for this service.

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