Appendix; Q & A On The Use Of The Pt-020 - Olympus PT-020 Instruction Manual

7. Appendix

Q & A on the use of the PT-020
Q1 : Which digital cameras can be used with this case?
A1 : This case is designed exclusively for use with the CAMEDIA C-5060
Wide Zoom.
Q2 : What points should be observed when inserting the digital camera into
the case?
A2 : When inserting the digital camera you should pay special attention to the
following points:
(1) Check that the digital camera's battery is fully charged.
This is important because in underwater shooting you can only use the
LCD monitor for framing shots. This uses much more battery power than
the optical viewfinder.
(2) Check the number of remaining images that can fit on the memory card.
Please use a card with as much free storage space as possible so you
won't have open and close the case to replace the card.
(3) Remove the carrying strap and lens cap from the digital camera.
If the carrying strap and lens cap are not removed from the digital
camera, they could catch between the two lids of the case and prevent it
from closing properly. This could lead to water penetration.
(4) Before closing the case, check that the O-rings sit correctly in the
groove.
(5) Make sure that the buckles used for connection of the case and port and
TTL connector cap are closed firmly.
(6) Make sure that the O-rings and the case's contact surfaces are free of
foreign matter and dirt.
(7) Place the silica gel bag in the case to avoid fogging. Only use Olympus
silica gel.
(8) When closing the case's rear lid, pull up the case's mode dial knob and
close the lid gently. After closing the lid, push the mode dial knob down
so that it fits properly onto the camera's mode dial.
(9) Install the special balance weight on the tripod mount thread.
Q3 : What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case?
A3 : Pay special attention to the following items.
(1) When the O-ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the outside of
the Case, or when the Case is twisted, the waterproof function may be
impaired and water leakage may be caused.
(2) When the Case is used, left or stored at the following locations, defective
operation or trouble may be caused. Always avoid such locations.
(a) Places where the Case can reach high temperatures under direct
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sunlight or in a car, places with extremely low temperatures, and
places with extreme temperature variations
(b) Places with open fire
(c) Places with volatile substances
(d) Places with vibrations
(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. may be caused. Before use, confirm the operation of all
operation parts and perform the advance test and the final test.
Q4 : What cautions must be observed when opening and closing the Case?
A4 : Pay special attention to the following items.
(1) Do not open and close the Case at locations with water spray or sand
spray.
(2) Wipe off all waterdrops from the gap between the front lid and the rear lid
and around projections and recesses such as the buckles. When this is
not done, entry of waterdrops into the Case is to be feared at the time of
opening and closing.
(3) When opening the Case, take care that no water will drip from your hair
or body into the Case or onto the camera.
(4) When the case is open, examine the O-rings and the O-ring contact
surfaces on the front lid for foreign matter such as hair, fiber, and grains
of sand. Remove these if present. Also examine the O-rings used for
connection of the case and port.
(5) Do not touch the camera or the image storage with your hands to which
sea water is sticking.
(6) If you should detect waterdrops or other signs of water leakage while
shooting, immediately end the dive, perform the water leakage test
again, and confirm that there is no leakage. If the camera is wet, wipe off
any moisture and check the operation.
Q5 : How should the Case be handled after use?
A5 : 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. Operate the
buttons and levers under water to turn the shafts and wash off any salt.
After washing, use a dry cloth without any salt on it to wipe off any
moisture and dry the Case in the shade. Do not use hot air from a hair
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