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Olympus PT-056 Instruction Manual

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2014.2.
PT-056
http://www.olympus.com/
©2013
Printed in China
WC403101

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  • Page 1 2014.2. PT-056 http://www.olympus.com/ ©2013 Printed in China WC403101...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. 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 improper use of this product.

  • Page 3: For Safe Use

    For safe use This instruction manual uses various pictographs for correct use of the product and to prevent danger to the user and other persons as well as property damage. These pictographs and their meanings are shown below. This shows the content regarding assumption of WARNING possibility of human death or severe injury in case of handling with disregard of this indication.
  • Page 4 In case of the loss of image data caused by disassembly, repair or modification etc. by any party other than those appointed by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., we shall bear no responsibility for damage. 2 Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause defective operation, trouble, damage, fire, internal clouding, or water leakage.
  • Page 5 Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes. When repair is required, please contact a dealer or a service station of OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. 6 Jumping into the water with the Case in your pocket or in your hand, throwing the Case from a boat or ship into the water, and other rough handling may cause water leakage.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ................2 Please read the following items before use ......2 For safe use ................3 1. Preparations ..............8 Check the contents of the package........8 Names of the parts ..............9 Using the accesories............11 Install the strap ..............11 Installation and removal of the LCD hood ......
  • Page 7 6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function ......27 Remove the O-ring...............27 Remove any sand, dirt, etc..........27 How to Apply Grease to the O-ring ........27 Install the O-ring..............27 Replace consumable parts ..........27 7. Appendix ................ 28 Specifications...............28 EN 7...

  • Page 8: Preparations

    1. Preparations Check the contents of the package. Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories are missing or damaged. • LCD hood • Optical fiber cable adapter (on the body) • Silicone grease • Silica gel (1g) •...

  • Page 9: Names Of The Parts

    Names of the parts 1 Palm grip 6 Accessory mount a LCD inner hood 2 Zoom Lever 7 Diffuser b O-ring 3 Shutter lever 8 Open/close dial c Tripod seat 4 ON/OFF button 9 Lock knob 5 Front lid 0 Lens ring EN 9...
  • Page 10 d INFO button *j OK/AFL button (*1) button/arrow pad e ( (REC) button (*1) During Underwater Wide- l MENU/Wi-Fi button f Mode dial knob Angle 1 or Underwater Macro m Arrow pad g q (Play) button shooting mode, the OK button n LCD monitor window h F button/arrow pad functions as the AF LOCK...

  • Page 11: Using The Accesories

    Using the accesories Install the strap Install the strap on the Case body. Installation illustration Installation completed Hand strap Hand strap ring How to use the hand strap Pass your hand through the hand strap and adjust the length with the stop button.

  • Page 12: Installation And Removal Of The Lcd Hood

    Installation and removal of the LCD hood Installation Fit the LCD hood as shown in the figure into the guides above and below the LCD monitor window one after the other. Removal Remove the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor window one after the other by widening the LCD hood.

  • Page 13: Using The Fiber Cable Adapter

    Using the fiber cable adapter The fiber cable adapter is required when connecting the separately available UFL-1 underwater flash to the Case using an underwater optical fiber cable (optional: PTCB-E02). How to install 1 Attach the optical fiber cable adapter to the diffuser shown in the figure below.

  • Page 14: Check The Digital Camera

    Check the digital camera Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. 1. Battery Confirmation The flash is used very frequently during underwater shooting. Before diving, make sure that you have enough remaining battery power. 2. Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken Confirm that the image storage has a sufficient remaining number of pictures to be taken.

  • Page 15: Advance Check Of The Case

    CAUTION: If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling, stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station. Remove the O-ring 1 Insert the O-ring remover into the gap between the O-ring and O-ring groove wall.

  • Page 16: Remove Any Sand, Dirt, Etc

    Remove any sand, dirt, etc. After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O-ring, checks for sand and other foreign matter adhered, damage and cracks can be done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O-ring lightly with your fingertips.

  • Page 17: How To Apply Grease To The O-Ring

    How to Apply Grease to the O-ring Make sure that your fingers and the O- ring are free of dirt, then squeeze the Apply the exclusive appropriate amount of exclusive lubricant to each lubricant onto a finger to spread onto the O-ring.

  • Page 18: Install The O-Ring

    Install the O-ring Confirm that no foreign matter is in the gap and then fit the O-ring. At this time, confirm that the O-ring does not stick out from the groove. 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 (front cover).

  • Page 19: Install The Digital Camera

    3. Install the digital camera Open the Case 1 Slide the lock knob towards the arrow direction (1 of figure below). 2 Slide and hold the slide lock towards the arrow direction (2 of figure below) and turn the open/close dial counter clockwise (3 of figure below).

  • Page 20: Load The Digital Camera

    Load the digital camera 1 Confirm that the digital camera is OFF. 2 Gently insert the digital camera with the antireflective ring attached to it into the Case. 3 Insert 2 piling up silica gel bags (1g) between the bottom of the digital camera and the Case.

  • Page 21: Seal The Case

    Seal the Case 1 Close the Case gently while aligning the mounting projection of the rear lid and groove. 2 Turn the open/close dial clockwise until lock. • The Case is sealed. 3 Slide the lock knob towards the LOCK side. Close CAUTION: •...

  • Page 22: Water Leakage Test

    Water Leakage Test The final test after loading the camera is explained below. Always perform this test. It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. Confirm the operation of the different buttons. The required time is about 5 minutes.

  • Page 23: Taking Pictures Under Water

    4. Taking Pictures Under Water Underwater shooting modes kUnderwater Wide-Angle 1 Suitable for shooting a scene that extends across a wide range such as a school of fish swimming through the water. Background blues are vividly reproduced. lUnderwater Wide-Angle 2 Because the focal length is fixed, suitable for shooting a large, fast moving subject such as a dolphin or manta ray.

  • Page 24: How To Select The Shooting Scene

    How to select the shooting scene 1 Set the camera’s shooting mode to “SCN”. 2 Press the left/right arrow pad to select the shooting scene, and Arrow pad then press the OK/AFL button. OK/AFL button Locking AF during underwater shooting When the “Underwater Wide- Angle 1”...

  • Page 25: Handling After Shooting

    5. Handling After Shooting Wash the Case with pure water 1 After use, clean the protector thoroughly with pure water as soon as possible. After use in sea water, soak it in pure water for a fixed time (30 minutes to an hour) to remove any salt.

  • Page 26: Take Out The Digital Camera

    Take out the digital camera Open the Case carefully and take the digital camera out, then remove the antireflective ring and attach the original ring. CAUTION: • When opening the Case, take sufficient care that no water will drip from your hair or body onto the Case and the camera.

  • Page 27: Maintaining The Waterproof Function

    Note: • Please use genuine Olympus silicone grease, silica gel and O-ring. • Do not try to replace the O-ring by yourself. • We recommend to perform the check periodically.

  • Page 28: Appendix

    Approx. –255 g (in the freshwater) (Underwater water case only) * We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the specifications without notice. Supplied accessories for PT-056 O-ring: POL-053 Silica gel: SILCA-5S Silicone grease: PSOLG-2 LCD hood: PFUD-08...
  • Page 29 Sold separately accessories Silicone grease: PSOLG-3 Optical fiber cable: PTCB-E02 Underwater flash: UFL-1 UFL-2 Short arm: PTSA-02, PTSA-03 Step-up ring (52mm to 67mm): PSUR-03 Underwater wide conversion lens: PTWC-01 Underwater macro conversion lens: PTMC-01 Maintenance kit: PMS-02 O-ring remover (2): PTAC-05 Balance weight: PWT-1BA PWT-1AD EN 29...
  • Page 30 Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany European Technical Customer Support: Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER* : 00800 - 67 10 83 00 for Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxemburg,...

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