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Instruction Manual
Underwater Case
PT-031
For the digital camera
SP-700
■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-031.
■ Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely
and correctly.
■ Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.
■ Wrong use may cause damage to the camera on the inside from water
leakage, and repair may not be possible.
■ Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.
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- Page 1 PT-031 For the digital camera SP-700 ■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-031. ■ Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. ■ Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it.
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Page 2: Introduction
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 unsuitable use of this product. - Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Batteries
9. When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter gets caught at the O-ring and the contact surfaces. Batteries ● Please use one Olympus lithium ion rechargeable battery for cameras (LI-40B). ● Take care that the battery electrodes do not become wet. This may cause trouble or accidents. -
Page 5: For Prevention Of Water Leakage Accidents
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. Please observe the following cautions for use. 1. When sealing this product, make sure that no hairs, fibers, sand particles or other foreign matter stick not only to the O-ring, but also to the contact surface (flat part of the front cover). -
Page 6: Handling The Product
8. 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 lost. Take care not to exert excessive force. 9. Please use the Case after performing the advance test and the final check. - 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 be in no way responsible for accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water. ● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for...
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ................E-1 Please read the following items before use ......E-1 For safe use ................E-1 Batteries ..................E-3 Setting the camera’s mode ............E-3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents......E-4 Handling the Product..............E-5 E-7-8 Contents ................1.Preparations ............Check the contents of the package...........E-9 Names of the parts ..............E-10 Install the strap. - Page 9 Remove the O-ring..............E-29 Remove any sand, dirt, etc.............E-29 Install the O-ring..............E-31 How to Apply Grease to the O-ring ..........E-31 Replace consumable products..........E-32 E-33 8.Appendix ................Q & A on the use of the PT-031 ..........E-33 Specifications ................E-38...
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Page 10: Contents
Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged. Instruction manual Authorised distributors list/ (this manual) Authorised service centres list PT-031 Instruction Manual Underwater Case For the digital camera Mode d'emploi Caisson étanche Pour l’appareil photo num rique Bedienungsanleitung Unterwassergehäuse... -
Page 11: Names Of The Parts
Names of the parts ❈ Palm grip Hand strap OK/MENU button ❈ ❈ Shutter lever Hand strap ring AF lock (Note 1)/ ❈ Zoom lever Loading guide rails cross-cursor button (Note 1)The Down cross-cursor button ❈ POWER button LCD inner hood functions as the AF lock button during shooting in the Underwater Wide-angle ❈... -
Page 12: Install The Strap
Hand strap Hand strap ring 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 13: How To Press The Shutter
How to Press the Shutter When pressing the shutter lever, press it gently, so that there will be no movement of the camera. Note: • For detailed operation of the shutter, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera. How to Use the SCENE Button The digital camera’s shooting mode (P- AUTO and SCENE modes) can be switched... -
Page 14: Advance Check Of The Case
Do not feel that this is troublesome, but perform this test. • If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling, stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station . E-13... -
Page 15: Install The Digital Camera
Case lids and may cause water leakage. • When removing the strap, handle the digital camera with sufficient care. OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible for damage caused by dropping the camera etc. -
Page 16: Prepare The Camera
Prepare the camera. Which digital cameras can be used? This Case (PT-031) can only be used with the SP-700 camera. Turn the digital camera ON. The digital camera can be switched ON with its POWER button. If the digital camera is not operated for a certain period of time while the power is ON, it will enter the sleep mode (standby status) to reduce battery power consumption. -
Page 17: Adjust The Mode Switch Position
Adjust the mode switch position. Set the position of the mode switch on the Case to the same mode ) set using the mode switch of the loaded digital camera. Example Camera's mode If the camera is set to the switch shooting mode, adjust the position of the Case's mode... -
Page 18: Check The Zoom Lever Operation
Check the zoom lever operation. After loading the digital camera, check that the zoom lever of the camera can be manipulated by moving the zoom lever of the Case. Insertion of silica gel Before sealing the Case, insert the accessory silica gel bag for prevention of fogging between the bottom of the camera and the Case. -
Page 19: Check The Loading Status
Check the loading status. Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case. Has the digital camera been inserted properly? Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified position? Has the O-ring at the Case opening part been installed properly? Are the O-ring and the O-ring contact surface on the front lid free of dirt and other foreign matter? Seal the Case. -
Page 20: Check The Operation Of The Loaded Camera
Check the operation of the loaded camera. After sealing the Case, check that the camera functions normally. Push the POWER button on the Case and confirm that the camera turns ON/OFF. Turn the mode dial knob on the Case and confirm that the camera mode switches properly. -
Page 21: Installation And Removal Of The Lcd Hood
Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood Installation Strongly push the mounting projections of the LCD hood as shown in the figure into the guides above and below the LCD monitor window. Removal Remove the mounting projections of the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor window by widening the LCD hood. -
Page 22: Mounting And Removing The Lens Cap
Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap Fit the lens cap onto the lens ring as shown in the figure. Be sure to remove the lens cap before shooting. Perform the final checks. Visual Inspection After sealing the Case, check the sealing part of front and rear lid visually to confirm that the O-ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught. -
Page 23: Final Test
As the inside can be seen, the inspection for become moist? entry of water also can be made securely! Now everything is Now everything is all right! all right. Have a nice dive! Note : The PT-031 is not provided with a balance weight. E-22... -
Page 24: Taking Pictures Under Water
4. Taking Pictures Under Water How to Use the Hand Strap Pass your hand through the accessory hand strap and adjust the length with the stop button. Take pictures carefully. Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor. This Case uses the LCD monitor to confirm the picture. Quietly press the shutter lever. -
Page 25: 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) Underwater 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 26: Selecting The Shooting Scene Mode
Selecting the shooting scene mode Press the Shooting mode/SCENE button ( ) on the case to set the camera to the SCENE mode. When the mode selection display appears, press the cross-cursor Up or Down Shooting scene display button ( ) to select Underwater Wide-Angle 1, Underwater Wide- Shooting scene mode selection... -
Page 27: Handling After Shooting
6. Handling After Shooting Wipe off any waterdrop. After completing the shooting and returning to land, wipe off any waterdrop sticking to the Case. Use air or a soft cloth not leaving any fibers to thoroughly wipe any waterdrop etc. from the joint between the front and rear lid, the shutter lever, the palm grips, and the buckles. -
Page 28: 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 allow water penetration during the next dive. -
Page 29: Wash The Case With Pure Water
Wash the Case with pure water. After use, seal the Case again after taking out the camera and wash it sufficiently in pure water as soon as possible. After use in sea water, it is effective to immerse it for a fixed time in pure water to remove any salt. CAUTION : •... -
Page 30: Maintaining The Waterproof Function
7. Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O-ring. Open the Case and remove the O-ring from the Case. Removal of the O-ring Insert the O-ring remover between the O-ring and the O-ring groove. Pass the tip of the inserted O-ring remover below the O-ring. (Be careful not to scratch the O-ring groove with the tip of the O-ring remover.) Hold the O-ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the... - Page 31 Remove any foreign matter attached to the O-ring groove using a lint- free clean cloth or cotton swab. Also remove any sand or dirt attached to the O-ring contact surface on the front lid of the case. CAUTION : • When a mechanical pencil or a similar other sharp object is used to remove the O-ring or to clean the inside of the O-ring groove, the Case and the O-ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused.
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Page 32: Install The O-Ring
Install the O-ring. Confirm that no foreign matter is attached, apply a thin coat of the accessory grease to the O-ring, and fit the O-ring into the groove. At this time, confirm that the O-ring does not stick out from the groove. How to Apply Grease to the O-ring Apply the Make sure that your fingers and the O-... -
Page 33: Replace Consumable Products
Replace the O-ring even before a year has passed if it shows signs of damage, cracking or loss of elasticity. Note: • Please use original Olympus products for the silicone O-ring grease, the silica gel, and the O-ring. These consumable products also can be purchased at an Olympus service station. -
Page 34: Appendix
Q & A on the use of the PT-031 Q1 : Which digital cameras can be used? A1 : The PT-031 is only for the models SP-700. Q2 : What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera into the Case? A2 : Pay special attention to the following items when loading the camera into the Case. - Page 35 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.
- Page 36 Case with a soft cloth not causing any fibers. Remove the O-ring, wipe off any salt, sand, dust, etc., and also clean the O-ring groove and the O-ring contact surface in the same way and then dry them. When an object with a sharp tip is used to remove the O-ring from the groove, the O-ring may be damaged and water leakage may be caused.
- Page 37 O-ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated. (2) Use the original Olympus silicone O-ring grease (white cap). The grease attached to Cases up to PT-008 (red cap) and the grease of...
- Page 38 Case yourself. Repair, disassembly or modification by you or third parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee. Q12: What are the model names of the accessories for the PT-031? A12: The following accessories are being sold. (1) O-ring for the PT-031 body (POL-031): This is a silicone rubber O-ring packing to be installed in the PT-031 body to make it waterproof.
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Page 39: Specifications
Specifications Available models Olympus digital camera SP-700 Pressure Depth of up to 40 m resistance Main materials Body: Transparent polycarbonate Buckles: Stainless steel Grip/Shutter lever: Red polycarbonate Lens window: FL glass Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass Dimensions Width 136.5 mm x height 123.9 mm x thickness 105.2 mm... - Page 40 Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: distec@olympus.com Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://www.olympus.com/digital Premises: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany Tel: +49 40-23 77 3-0 / Fax: +49 40-23 07 61...
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