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- Page 1 Camera Housing – Model E-500 (Olympus) User Manual Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Specifications 3. Function Controls 4. Set up Instructions 5. Use & Care of Housing 6. Service 7. Warranty 9/6/2006...
- Page 2 Each housing body is first injection molded, and then machined to configure to individual camera model. A range of lens ports and controls are fitted, to tailor the housing to your camera model. 2. Specifications E-500 Test Pressure 10 Bar (300 ft.), Housings are individually tested...
- Page 3 3. Function Controls E-500 1. Exposure Compensation 6. OK 11. Play, Delete 2. On/Off, Mode Dial 7. WB, Metering Mode, AF, ISO 12. MENU, INFO 3. Bulkhead 8. Copy 13. Shutter 4. Aperture 9. AEL / AFL 14. Zoom 5. One-touch WB, Auto Focus 10.
- Page 4 4.3 Opening levers: After unscrewing and pulling out the pressure release plug, the lid can be opened. To overcome the friction of opening, use lever (Fig. 2) to push against the lid with a cam action. Be sure they are inserted all the way flat to the housing before turning to avoid damaging the protrusions on the lid.
- Page 5 4.5 Maintaining the O-ring Seal: If the main body to lid O-ring is not installed, install the O-ring before diving. This is the only user serviceable O-ring. Its c are and maintenance are critical to the watertight integrity of the housing. The O-ring should be replaced at the service interval (see section on service).
- Page 6 • IF THE O-RING IS DAMAGED OR SUSPECTED OF BEING DAMAGED, DISCARD IMMEDIATELY. A spare O -ring is supplied with your housing, or a replacement O- ring can be obtained from 10 BAR. If the O-ring is contaminated or suspected of being contaminated, clean it with a cotton cloth that is free of loose fiber, chemicals or contamination.
- Page 7 (Fig. 5) (Fig. 6) (Fig. 7) (Fig. 8) (Fig. 9) (Fig. 10) Replace the lid (Fig. 10). Remember to ensure the pressure release plug is pulled all the way out while closing, otherwise the air cannot escape. Squeeze the lid closed all the way with the hissing of expelled air.
- Page 8 (Fig. 11) Note: If the O-ring is in good contact, a thin black line, about 0.5 to 1mm in width should be visible, where the O-ring is in contact with the lid. Follow this line all the way round the edge of the seal, as a final check that the seal is good. The housing is now ready for the dive.
- Page 9 5. Use & Care of Housing: 5.1 Pre Dive Function Check. Just before entering the water, make a habit of reviewing that you have carried out the proper steps to close the housing. and the pressure release plug screwed home. Make a visual check of the O-ring seal.
- Page 10 deposits that may have built up. No chemical cleaners should be used. Mild detergents e.g. shampoo and soap based cleaners are permitted. Important !!! Some household chemicals may harm Polycarbonate; the housing should never be exposed to the following classes of chemicals: benzene, toluene, xylene, chlorinated hydrocarbons, methanol, any other solvents, strong acids and bases.
- Page 11 San Po Kong, Hong Kong. Tel: (852) 2573 3228 Fax: (852) 2811 9180. Email: service@10bar.com Web site: http//www. 10bar.com Please keep this document for future reference (Note: due to continuous improvement the latest model housing may differ slightly form those described in this document)
- Page 12 Please return the Warranty to the following address: Office & Showroom: Unit C, 2/F., Wing Hin Factory Building, 31-33 Ng Fong St., San Po Kong, Hong Kong. Tel: (852) 2573 3228 Fax: (852) 2811 9180 Email: service@10bar.com Web site: http//www. 10bar.com 9/6/2006...
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