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- Page 1 T-E02 nderwater Case for digital camera Caisson Žtanche pour lÕappareil photo numŽrique nterwassergehŠuse fŸr Digitalkamera Carcasa submarina para la c‡mara digital ©2006 rinted in Japan T-E02_01...
- Page 2 Instruction Manual Underwater Case PT-E02 For digital camera E-330...
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Page 3: Disclaimer
● Unauthorised copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorised 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 incorrect use of this product. - Page 4 CAUTION 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 5: Batteries
Batteries ● Use an exclusive lithium-ion battery (Olympus BLM-1) designed for digital cameras. ● Keep the battery's contacts away from damp or humidity; otherwise this could impair performance and/or cause accidents. ● For additional battery cautions, refer to your digital camera's instruction manual. -
Page 6: Handling The Product
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 accidents (injury or... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Disclaimer ........................E-1 Please read the following before using the product ..........E-1 For safe use ......................E-1 Batteries ........................E-3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents ............E-3 Handling the product....................E-4 Contents E-5-6 ........................ 1. Preparations ......................Check the contents of the package................E-7 Names of the parts ....................E-8 Install the Waterproof Port. - Page 8 Replace consumable products................E-31 Maintenance of the threaded sections on the TTL cable and TTL cable connector ....E-32 Maintenance of the TTL Connector Cap..............E-32 7. Appendix E-33 ......................Q & A on the use of the PT-E02 ................E-33 Specifications ......................E-37...
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Page 9: Contents
1. Preparations Check the contents of the package. Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged. Waterproof cap for the TTL cable connector Hand strap Silica gel Silicone grease O-ring remover Case body (Check that the O-ring Waterproof cap... -
Page 10: Names Of The Parts
Names of the parts ❈ Palm grip Eyepiece shutter lever Hot shoe cable mount ❈ ❈ Shutter lever button (with a cap) ❈ Hand strap ring (Live view) button Loading guide rails ❈ ❈ _ (Exposure correction) button Control dial knob Buckle open/close levers ❈... -
Page 11: Install The Waterproof Port
Before using the Case, be sure to attach the ends of the strap to the two hand strap rings. • OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall bear no responsibility for damage caused by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the hand... -
Page 12: Mastering Basic Case Operations
Mastering basic Case operations. Before loading the digital camera, be sure you are comfortable with basic Case operations. How to hold the Case Hold the Case firmly with both hands so that you can see the image you want to shoot through the pickup finder on the Case or on the LCD monitor. -
Page 13: How To Use The Zoom Dial
How to use the zoom dial The Case’s zoom dial can be used to control the digital camera’s zoom ring or its manual focus ring. Which operation is available depends on the lens being used. Whether or not the Case’s zoom ring can control the camera’s zoom ring and focus ring depends on which lens is mounted on the digital camera. -
Page 14: How To Control The Power Switch Lever
How to control the power switch lever Power switch lever Move the power switch lever of the Case to turn the camera ON and OFF. CAUTION : When the digital camera has not been operated for a certain period of time, the sleep mode (standby status) is engaged . -
Page 15: Removing The Ttl Cable Connector Cap
(provided with this case) to the threaded sections. For details, see the maintenance description on page E-32 of this manual. CAUTION : • If you cannot disconnect the TTL cable, do not use force to disconnect it. Contact Olympus for support. E-13... -
Page 16: How To Connect The Hot Shoe Cable
How to connect the hot shoe cable To perform TTL flash shooting using the Case, connect the hot shoe cable provided with the Electronic Flash Case between the connector on the Case and the digital camera’s hot shoe. Turn the hot shoe cable connector cap inside the case counterclockwise to remove it. -
Page 17: 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-15... -
Page 18: Installing The Digital Camera
Case lids and cause water leakage. • When removing the strap and/or lens cap, handle the digital camera carefully. OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible for damage caused by improper handling. Remove the eyecup from the digital camera. -
Page 19: Prepare The Digital Camera
Prepare the digital camera. Compatible digital camera This product (PT-E02) is exclusively for use with the E-330 Digital Camera. Checking camera operation Refer to the digital camera’s instruction manual for details on how to make sure the camera is operating correctly. -
Page 20: Attaching The Zoom Ring Provided With The Optional Waterproof Port On The Lens
Attaching the zoom ring provided with the optional waterproof port on the lens To control zooming (or to control manual focusing when the mounted lens is a 50 mm macro lens), attach the zoom gear, provided with the optional waterproof port, to the zoom ring on the lens. -
Page 21: Attach The Digital Camera To The Camera Table
Attach the digital camera to the camera table Before loading the digital camera in the Case, remove the camera table inside the front lid of the Case and attached it to the digital camera. (1) Attach the camera table to the tripod seat on the bottom of the digital camera by means of the tripod screw hole on the digital camera. -
Page 22: Insert The Digital Camera In The Case
Insert the digital camera in the Case. Load the digital camera in the Case after checking the following: • Is the digital camera turned OFF? • Is a medium loaded in the digital camera? • Is the battery fully charged? •... - Page 23 (3) Place the camera table with the attached digital camera on the camera table base in the Case. Do not load the combination by force, but load it gently so that the digital camera does not interfere with parts inside the Case. After loading the digital camera, connect the hot shoe cable to the camera’s hot shoe.
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Page 24: Insert Silica Gel
Insert silica gel Before sealing the Case, insert the accessory silica gel bag (for prevention of fogging) between the bottom right corner of the camera and the Case. Insert the bag with the shorter side facing inside. Pay attention to the orientation. CAUTION : •... -
Page 25: Seal The Case
Seal the Case. (1) Gently align the rear lid with the front lid. (Do this gently so that the O-rings do not slip out of the grooves.) (2) Engage the buckles with the hooks (two diagonally opposite buckles first, then the other two diagonally opposite buckles) Hook one pair of diagonally... -
Page 26: Check The Operation Of The Loaded Camera
Check the operation of the loaded camera. After sealing the Case, check that the camera functions normally. • Operate the power switch lever on the Case and confirm that the camera is turned ON/OFF. • Turn the mode dial knob on the Case and confirm that the camera mode switches properly. •... -
Page 27: Final Test
Final Test The final test after loading the camera is explained below. This is the only way to eliminate worry about possible entry of water! Always perform this test. It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. The required time is about five minutes. Simple water immersion Explanatory image Hints... -
Page 28: Underwater Shooting
4. Underwater Shooting How to use the hand strap Attach the hand strap to the Case, pass your right hand through the hand strap and hold the Case body with the same hand. Take pictures. After shooting, confirm picture on the pickup finder or LCD monitor. Pictures taken while using the Case can be checked on the pickup finder or LCD monitor. -
Page 29: Gently Press The Shutter Lever
Gently press the shutter lever. When pressing the shutter lever, hold the Case securely with both hands and operate the lever gently to prevent camera shake. Cautions when using the flash The E-330’s built-in flash cannot be used when the camera is loaded in the Case. When flash shooting is required, use the separately available Electronic Flash and Electronic Flash Case. -
Page 30: Remove The Digital Camera
Remove the digital camera. Unlock the buckles on the Case as shown below and carefully open the rear lid. Then, pull out the zoom dial and mode dial, turn the camera table lock lever counterclockwise, and gently lift the camera out of the case using both hands. To remove the digital camera from the Case, simply reverse the procedure described in “Insert the digital camera in the Case”... -
Page 31: 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. -
Page 32: Maintaining The Waterproof Function
6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function Remove the O-ring. Open the Case and remove the O-ring. Procedure Insert the O-ring remover into the gap between the O-ring and O-ring groove wall. Bring the tip of the inserted O-ring remover below the O-ring. (Be careful not to damage the groove with the tip of the O-ring remover.) Lift the O-ring, pinch its with your fingertips and pull it out of the Case. -
Page 33: Install The O-Ring
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: Maintenance Of The Threaded Sections On The Ttl Cable And Ttl Cable Connector
Maintenance of the threaded sections on the TTL cable and TTL cable connector If the threaded sections used to connect the TTL cable to the TTL cable connector are not maintained properly, salt and other seawater residue may adhere the TTL cable and prevent it from being disconnected. -
Page 35: Appendix
(8) Make sure that the O-rings and the case's contact surfaces are free of foreign matter and dirt. (9) Place the silica gel bag in the case to avoid fogging. Only use Olympus silica gel. Q4: What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case? A4: Pay special attention to the following items. - Page 36 (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.
- Page 37 O-ring. When such chemicals are used, it is to be feared that the O-ring will be damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated. (2) Always use genuine Olympus Grease for Silicone O-Ring (white cap). Other grease may not be suitable for the silicone O-rings on the Case. Using the wrong grease may result in deterioration of the Case’s surface finish and interfere with the waterproof...
- Page 38 (1) O-rings for the PT-E02 body (POL-E01A, POL-E01B): These are silicone rubber O- rings that have to be installed in the PT-E02 body to make it waterproof. There are two types of O-rings. O-rings for other Case models cannot be used.
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Page 39: Specifications
Specifications Available models Olympus Digital Camera E-330 Pressure resistance Depth of up to 60 m Main materials Main body: Transparent polycarbonate resin. Release lever/power switch dial/mode dial/control dial/zoom dial/camera table: Polycarbonate resin. Port mount/camera table mount/pickup viewfinder frame/optional bracket mount/zoom dial gear/TTL connector cap: Aluminum. - Page 40 E-38...
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