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Olympus E-PL1 User Manual page 5

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applicator.
l Inspect the O-ring all the way round its surface for damage such as cuts tears or
contamination. This should be done visually and also by feeling the surface texture between
finger and thumb.
l
IF THE O-RING IS DAMAGED OR SUSPECTED OF BEING DAMAGED, DISCARD
replace with new one immediately.
spare main O-ring is supplied with your housing, or a replacement O-ring can be ordered from
A
10BAR. If the O-ring is contaminated or suspected of being contaminated, clean it with a cotton
cloth that is free of loose fabric and all chemicals or contamination. After cleaning inspect the
O-ring again.
Once the O-ring has been inspected and verified fit for use, apply a small amount of silicone
grease to the O-ring. The silicone grease must be evenly distributed round the O-ring.
Replace the O-ring into the groove; run a finger round the O-ring, to make sure it is snugly seated
in the groove.
4.4 Key Hole Lock
The Key-hole Lock is simple and easy to use and adding security. Turn the levers of the lock
perpendicular to the wall of the housing until the lock is released on both sides.
Pull out the lid by holding on the grip near the lock.
Use the universal key to insert in between the lid and body near the key-hole lock to push off the
lid if necessary
4.5 Mounting the Gear Ring on the Lens
In order to activate the zoom and focus control on the lens, gear rings have to be installed to the
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