Olympus Waterproof Case PT 15 User Manual

Instruction Manual

For the digital camera

CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM

Waterproof Case

PT-015

Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-015.

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.

WARNING

1. Keep this product out of the reach of babies, infants, and children. There

is the possibility of occurrence of the following types of accidents.

• Injury by dropping onto the body from a height.

• Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and close.

• Swallowing of small parts. Please consult a physician immediately if any

parts have been swallowed.

• Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent vision

impairment etc.

2. Do not store with a battery in the digital camera housed in this product.

Storage with a battery inserted may lead to leakage of the battery liquid

and fire.

3. If leakage of water should occur with a camera installed in this product,

quickly remove the battery from the camera. There is the possibility of

ignition and explosion from generation of hydrogen gas.

4. This product is made of resin. There is the possibility that injuries may be

caused when it becomes broken because of strong impact with a rock or

other hard objects. Please handle with sufficient care.

5. The silica gel and the grease for silicone O-rings for this product are not

edible.

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 our company, 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. The product

may deteriorate.

3. Opening and closing at locations with much sand, dust, or dirt may impair the

waterproof characteristic and cause water leakage. This should be avoided.

4. This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a water depth

within 40 m. Please note that diving to a depth in excess of 40 m may cause

permanent deformation or damage to the Case and the camera inside the

Case or may lead to water leakage.

5. 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. Please handle with sufficient care, when handing it over

from hand to hand etc.

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6. When using this product, install the O-ring for the front lid and the O-ring for

the rear lid.

7. If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water leakage etc.,

immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the operation.

8. Please remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air pressure may

make it impossible to open the Case.

9. For safe use of the digital camera in this product, please read the "Instruction

Manual" for the digital camera carefully.

10. When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter gets

caught at the O-ring and the contact surfaces.

Batteries

G This protector uses the LCD monitor of the installed digital camera

for shooting. Accordingly, the battery is exhausted faster than in

case of shooting without use of the LCD monitor.

G Please use two lithium battery packs CR-V3 (our model LB-01).

This is recommended because of its long life.

G When size AA batteries are used, alkaline batteries and Nicad

batteries cannot exhibit their abilities at low temperatures. We

recommend the use of Olympus Ni-H batteries. They are effective

even when used at low temperatures, and as they can be used

repeatedly, they are economical.

G Batteries are subject to self-discharging. Always use fresh

batteries. Use a battery charger after recharging.

G Take care that the battery electrodes do not become wet. This may

cause trouble or accidents.

G Carefully read the instruction manual for the camera about other

cautions regarding batteries.

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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). Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may

cause water leakage. Please check with special care.

Hair

Fibers

Grains of sand

2. The O-ring is a consumption product. Please replace it at least once a year by

new one. Also perform maintenance for every use.

3. Deterioration of the O-ring will progress according to the use conditions and

the storage conditions. Immediately replace the O-ring by a new one if it is

damaged, shows cracks, or has lost its elasticity.

4. At the time of O-ring maintenance, clean the inside of the O-ring groove and

confirm the absence of dirt, dust, sand, and other foreign matter.

5. Apply the specified silicone O-ring grease to the O-ring.

6. The waterproof function is not effective when the O-ring is not installed

correctly. When installing the O-ring, take care that it does not project from the

groove and that it is not twisted. Also, when sealing the Case, close the lid

after confirming that the O-ring has not come out of the groove.

7. This product is an airtight construction made of plastic (polycarbonate). When

it is left for a long time in a car, on a boat, at the beach, or at other places

reaching a high temperature, or when it is subjected for a long time to uneven

external force, it may be deformed and the waterproof function may be lost.

Pay sufficient attention to temperature control. Also do not place heavy

objects onto the product during storage or transport, and avoid unreasonable

storage.

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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.

10. If you should notice drops of water or other signs of water leakage while taking

pictures, immediately stop the dive, remove any water from the camera and

the product, test according to the item "Final check", and confirm whether

leakage has occurred or not.

Handling the Product

G Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause

defective operation, defects, trouble, damage, fire, internal

clouding, or water leakage. Always avoid these locations.

• Locations reaching high temperatures such as those under direct

sunlight, in an automobile, etc.

• Locations with open fire

• Water depths in excess of 40 m

• Locations subject to vibrations

• Locations with high temperatures and much dust or with severe

temperature changes

• Locations with volatile substances

G This product is made of polycarbonate resin with excellent impact

resistance, but it may be damaged by scraping against rocks etc. It

also may break when it hits hard objects or is dropped.

G This product is not a case to soften impacts to the camera inside

the product. When this product with a digital camera inside it is

subjected to impacts or heavy objects are placed onto it, the digital

camera may become damaged. Please handle the product with

sufficient care.

G When the product is not used for a long time, the waterproof

performance may drop because of deterioration of the O-ring etc.

Before use, always perform the advance test and the final check.

G Do not apply excessive force to the tripod socket.

G When a flash is used while the Case is being used, shadows may

appear at the edges of the picture. This is especially notable when

taking pictures in macro mode on the wide-angle side. Please use

a flash after image confirmation.

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G Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion

prevention, prevention of fogging, repair or other purposes. When

these are used for the Case directly or indirectly (with the

chemicals in vaporized state), they may cause cracking under high

pressure or other problems.

Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation

Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline, thinner

Volatile organic solvents,

chemical detergents

or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical

detergents etc. Pure water or lukewarm water is

sufficient.

Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts use

stainless steel or brass, and washing with pure water

is sufficient.

Anticorrosion agent

Commercial defogging

agents

Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always

use the specified desiccant silica gel.

Use only the specified silicone grease for the silicone

O-ring, as otherwise the O-ring surface may

deteriorate and water leakage may be caused.

Grease other than specified

silicone grease

Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.

When repair is required, please contact a dealer or a

service station of our company.

Adhesive

G Do not perform operations other than specified in this instruction

manual, do not remove or modify parts other than specified, and do

not use parts other than specified.

Any troubles in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from

the above actions shall be outside the guarantee.

G Our company shall be in no way responsible for accidents involving

immersion of a digital camera in water.

G Our company shall not pay any compensation for accidents (injury

or material damage) at the time of use.

G When the enclosure of the balance weight breaks, the metal on the

inside may corrode. Take care not to damage the enclosure.

G After use, wash the balance weight with pure water and wipe off all

moisture sufficiently.

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Contents

Introduction

Please read the following items before use

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Batteries

For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents

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Handling the Product

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1.Preparations

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Check the contents of the package.

Names of the parts

Install the strap.

Master the basic operation.

Holding the Case

How to Press the Shutter

How to Use the Mode Dial

How to Use the Zoom Lever

Setting the Zoom Lever

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3. Install the digital camera.

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Check the digital camera.

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Loading in the Case

Which digital cameras can be loaded?

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Open the Case.

Pull up the mode dial of the protector.

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Set the mode of the digital camera.

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Load the digital camera.

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Set the mode dial

Insertion of silica gel

Check the loading status.

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Seal the Case.

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Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood.

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Perform the final checks.

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Visual Inspection

Try to move the mode dial

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Final Test

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How to Use the Hand Strap

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Take pictures carefully.

Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor

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Quietly press the shutter lever.

Cautions when using the flash

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Wipe off any waterdrop.

Take out the digital camera.

Wash the Case with pure water.

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Remove the O-ring.

Remove any sand, dirt, etc.

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Install the O-ring.

How to Apply Grease to the O-ring

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Replace consumables products.

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Q & A on the use of the PT-015

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After-sale Service

Specifications

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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.

Grease for

silicon O-ring

5 Silica gel

packs

LCD hood

(on the body)

Case body

LCD hood strap

Hand strap

Balance weight

Pick for O-ring removal

(Check that the O-ring is normal.)

Instruction manual

(this manual)

Warranty card

Please read before use

Instruction Manual

For the digital camera

LIMITED WARRANTY

CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM

This limited warranty must be presented at an Olympus Service Center before any repair can be made under conditions of the warranty.

Waterproof Case

Serial No.

Model:

Date of Purchase:

Read this first about your new

OLYMPUS Waterproof Case!

PT-015

Customer

Dealer

Name:

Name and address:

Address:

Printed in Japan

VT184704

Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-015.

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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Names of the parts

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Palm grip

Mode dial knob

Power switch lever

Dial knob

LCD hood

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Buckle stopper

Buckle lock lever

Buckle hook

O-ring

Diffuser and diffuser cover

Hand strap ring

Hand strap

Tripod seat

Lens ring

Lens window

AEL/Erase button

LCD monitor button

OK/Menu button

Arrow pad

Card switching button

Rear lid

LCD hood strap

Grease for silicone O-ring

(white cap)

Custom/Print reservation button

Self-timer/Remote control/Rotation

playback button

Exposure meter/Protect button

AF/Macro/MF button

Flash mode button

Exposure compensation button

Front lid

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Silica gel

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Shutter lever

Zoom lever

LCD inner hood

Loading guide rail

Balance weight

Pick for O-ring removal

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The Case operation parts marked by❈ corresponds to the operation parts

of the digital camera. When the operation parts of the Case are operated,

the corresponding functions of the digital camera will operate. For details of

the functions, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera.

The 2 O-rings are common.

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Install the strap.

Install the strap on the Case body.

Installation explanation

Finished installation

Hand strap ring

Hand strap

Please install the strap correctly as shown above. Our company

shall bear no responsibility for damage etc. caused by dropping

the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap.

CAUTION

Master the basic operation.

Please master the basic operation of the Case before taking pictures.

Holding the Case

Hold the Case securely with both hands, keep your elbows close to your

body, and hold the Case so that you can confirm the picture on the LCD

monitor of the digital camera through the LCD monitor window of the Case.

Good example

Bad example

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Do not exert excessive force onto the lens window or the lens ring.

CAUTION

• Take care not to put your fingers etc. over the lens window

and the flash diffuser.

Note: • Use the LCD monitor to confirm your picture. The optical viewfinder

cannot be used.

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How to Press the Shutter

When pressing the shutter

lever, press it gently, so that

there will be no movement of

the camera.

Note: • When the shutter lever is operated with the index finger and the zoom

lever with the middle finger, there is no need to change fingers.

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When pressing the shutter lever, place the zoom lever at the neutral position.

The shutter will not operate when the zoom lever is on the telephoto side or

the wide-angle side.

• For detailed operation of the shutter, refer to the instruction manual

for the digital camera.

How to Use the Mode Dial

This Case is equipped with a

mode dial knob which permits

operation of the mode dial of

the loaded digital camera from

the outside. After loading the

digital camera into the Case,

seal the Case and confirm

that the mode dial can be

operated.

Advice • Please confirm that the mode dial knob has been set securely to

the mode dial of the digital camera. If the mode of the digital

camera does not change when the mode dial knob is operated,

turn the dial while pushing it lightly.

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How to Use the Zoom Lever

Zoom operation is possible

by operating the zoom lever

of this Case corresponding

to the zoom lever of the

digital camera in the Case.

Setting the Zoom Lever

When loading the digital camera in the Case, fit the projecting part of the

zoom lever of the digital camera into the recessed part of the zoom lever

on the inside of the Case.

• When loading the camera, confirm that the projecting part of

the zoom lever of the camera is properly set to the recessed

part of the zoom lever of the Case.

CAUTION

• When the setting is insufficient, the loading of the camera

becomes imperfect and it may not be possible to seal the

Case or zooming may not function. Insufficient sealing will

cause water leakage.

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2. Advance Check of the Case

Advance test before use

This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the parts

during the manufacturing process and thorough function inspections during

the assembly. In addition, a water pressure test is performed with a water

pressure tester for all products to confirm that the performance conforms to

the specifications. However, depending on the carrying and storage

conditions, the maintenance status, etc., the waterproof function may be

damaged.

Before diving, always perform the following advance test and the water

leakage test after installation of the camera.

Advance Test

1. Before installing the digital camera in the Case, immerse the empty Case to

the intended water depth to confirm that there is no water leakage.

2. Main causes of water leakage are as follows.

• The O-ring has not been installed.

• A part of the O-ring or the entire O-ring is outside the specified groove.

• O-ring damage, cracks, deterioration or deformation

• Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O-ring, the O-

ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on the rear lid

• Damage to the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on the rear

lid

• When closing the Case, check for catching of the hand strap and silica

gel after the above causes have been eliminated.

• The most suitable method for checking water leakage is to

immerse the Case to the intended water depth. When this is

difficult, water leakage also can be checked at a shallow

depth with no water pressure. Do not feel that this is

troublesome, but perform this test.

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 (listed on the rear page of this

instruction manual).

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3. Install the digital camera.

Check the digital camera.

Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case.

Battery Confirmation

As the LCD monitor is used for picture confirmation while taking pictures

under water, the battery life becomes short.

Confirm that the remaining battery capacity is sufficient.

Do not use alkaline batteries, as it is quite possible that they will become

unusable during a dive.

Note: • In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to an exhausted battery,

you should always replace a battery with a fully charged battery

before each dive.

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.

Remove the hand strap from the digital camera.

When a strap is attached to the digital camera, the hand strap must be

removed.

• When a digital camera is loaded without removing the strap,

the strap may get caught between the Case lids and may

cause water leakage.

CAUTION

• When removing the strap, handle the digital camera with

sufficient care. Our company shall not be responsible for

damage caused by dropping the camera etc.

Loading in the Case

Which digital cameras can be loaded?

This product (PT-015) is exclusively used for the CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM.

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Open the case

Raise the buckle stopper (towards the shutter lever).

With the buckle stopper raised, open the buckle opening lever. (When the

buckle opening lever is operated with the stopper lowered, the

stopper/buckle opening lever is damaged. Please handle with care.)

Unhook the buckle hook and open the rear lid of the protector.

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Pull up the mode dial of the protector.

Pull up the mode dial of the protector and hold

it, so that it does not interfere with the mode

dial of the digital camera.

Set the mode of the digital camera.

When loading the digital camera into the protector, set the power of the

digital camera to 'OFF'.

OFF

Advice • The digital camera also can be loaded with the power set to 'ON',

but in order to prevent erroneous operation while loading the digital

camera, the power should be set to 'OFF' when loading the digital

camera into the protector.

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Load the digital camera.

Quietly load the digital camera into the Case, taking care that the projecting

part of the zoom lever of the digital camera properly fits into the recessed

part of the zoom lever of the Case.(Page 13)

• Confirm that the projecting part of the zoom lever of the

digital camera is set securely to the zoom lever notch on the

inside of the protector. When the setting is not secure, the

loading of the digital camera is not complete and closing of

the rear lid of the protector may not be possible or zoom

does not function even when the zoom lever is operated, so

that caution is required.

CAUTION

Set the mode dial.

After the digital camera has been loaded, push down the mode dial of the

protector from the upper surface of the protector and set it so that the lower

part of the mode dial of the

protector on the inside of the

protector fits properly onto the

upper part of the mode dial of the

digital camera.

Notch

Also, load the camera so that the

power switch of the digital camera

fits into the power switch lever

notch on the inside of the protector.

Advice • After setting the mode dial of the protector, set the power of the digital

camera to 'OFF', and before sealing the protector, operate the mode

dial and confirm that the mode of the digital camera is switched.

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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. Insert the bag

with the glued longer side to the inside.

Pay attention to the orientation.

• Insert the silica gel all the way at the specified location and

with the specified orientation. When the orientation is not

correct, the silica gel bag will be caught when the Case is

sealed and water leakage will be caused.

CAUTION

• When it is tried to seal the Case with the bag inserted only part

of the way, the silica gel bag will be caught by the O-ring and

water leakage will be caused.

• Once silica gel has been used, the moisture absorption

performance will be impaired. Always exchange the silica

gel when the Case is opened and closed.

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Check the loading status.

Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case.

• Has the digital camera been loaded so that the zoom lever operates

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.

When the rear lid is closed (quietly, so that the O-ring will not come out of

the groove), the buckles are engaged with the edge of the rear lid, and the

buckle lock levers are pushed down in arrow direction, the Case will be

sealed airtight.

When the buckle stopper is

lowered in arrow direction

after the protector has

been sealed, the buckle is

locked and operation of the

buckle opening lever

becomes impossible.

• The buckle opening lever must be pushed down in arrow

direction and the protector must be sealed.

CAUTION

When the buckle is not closed, the protector is not sealed

and water leakage is caused.

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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.

Installation

Removal

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.

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Hairs, fibers, and other narrow items are not very apparent, but

they may cause entry of water, so that special attention is required.

CAUTION

Set the power to 'ON'.

Move the power switch lever and confirm that the camera power can be

switched ON and OFF.

Try to move the mode dial.

After sealing, turn the mode dial knob and confirm that the mode dial of the

camera is switched.

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After loading the camera into the Case, confirm that the mode

dial moves. If it does not move, there is the possibility that oil or

fat has been attached to the mode dial. Please wipe it clean.

When no operation is performed for three minutes after the digital

camera has been loaded (or for the specified time when a different

time has been specified), the camera enters into sleep mode

(standby status) to save battery power. It returns to operation

status when the shutter button or the zoom lever is operated.

CAUTION

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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 test

Explanatory

image

Hints

As the Case is transparent,

waterdrops entering into it can be

confirmed easily.

Place the Case

slowly into the water.

In case of trouble with the main O-

ring, three seconds are enough for

water to enter. Are there air bubbles

coming out between the lids?

Please check carefully.

At first, immerse the

Case for only three

seconds.

Remove the Case from the water and

check that no water has accumulated at

the bottom of the Case.

Check that no water

has entered into the

Case.

Is there any water trickling down?

Next, immerse the

Case for 30

seconds.

Check carefully for air bubbles!

Do not perform any operation yet,

but just observe.

Remove the Case from the water and

check that no water has accumulated

at the bottom of the Case.

Check that no water

has entered.

Perform very careful confirmation.

Check carefully for air bubbles!

Try operation of the buttons used frequently.

Check carefully for air bubbles!

If there is still no entry of water,

everything is OK!

Next, check by

immersing for three

minutes.

This is very important!

This is the final check.

Has the silica gel

become moist?

Has the silica gel become moist?

Please check carefully!

As the inside can be seen, the inspection for

entry of water also can be made securely!

Now everything is

all right.

Do not forget the

balance weight.

Now everything is all right!

Have a nice dive!

Did not you forget to attach the

balance weight?

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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. The optical

viewfinder cannot be used.

Quietly press the shutter lever.

When pressing the shutter lever, hold the Case securely with both hands

and operate the lever quietly to prevent camera shake.

Cautions when using the flash

When taking macro pictures on the wide-angle side, the flash light may be

missing in some parts or the light volume may not be uniform.

Flash working range

Set to wide angle

Approx. 0.8 m to 5.6 m

Approx. 0.2 m to 3.8 m

Set to tele

Depending on the conditions at the time of shooting (clarity of the water,

suspended matter, etc.), the applicable flash distance may become

shorter.After taking a picture, display it on the LCD monitor for confirmation.

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5. 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.

• Especially when waterdrops remain between the front and

the rear lid, they may spill to the inside when the Case is

opened. Take special care to wipe off all waterdrops.

• When opening the Case, take sufficient care that no water

will drop from your hair or body onto the Case and the

camera.

CAUTION

• Before opening the Case, make sure that your hands or

gloves are free of sand, fibers, etc.

• Do not open or close the Case at locations where water or

sand is to be sprayed. When this cannot be avoided

because you have to exchange the battery or the image

storage, place a sheet downwind from some object and

take care that no water or sand is sprayed.

• Take care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with

hands wet with sea water.

Note:

Moisten a towel etc. in advance with pure water and keep it in a

plastic bag, so that you can wipe the salt from your hands and

fingers before handling the camera.

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Take out the digital camera.

Open the protector carefully, pull up the mode dial from the upper surface of the

protector to disengage it from the mode lever of the camera, and then take out

the digital camera from the protector.

When the protector does not open easily, it can be opened easily by using the

opening knob at the right bottom of the protector.

• Always place the opened Case with the O-ring side facing

up. When the Case is placed with the O-ring side facing

down, dirt or other foreign matter may be attached to the O-

ring or the O-ring contact surface and may cause water

leakage during the next dive.

CAUTION

• Please read the operation manual for the digital camera for

the storage of pictures etc.

• When removing the digital camera, confirm that the mode

dial is not caught. When forceful removal is tried while the

mode dial is caught, the digital camera and/or the protector

may be damaged.

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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.

• Water leakage may be caused when a high water pressure

is applied locally. Before washing the Case with water, take

out the digital camera from it.

CAUTION

• Operate the shutter lever and various buttons of this product

in pure water to remove salt adhering to the shaft. Do not

disassemble for cleaning.

• Drying the Case with adhering salt may impair the function.

Always wash off any salt after use.

Dry the Case.

After washing with pure water, use a soft cloth without any salt on it and not

causing any fibers to wipe off any waterdrop and dry the Case completely at

a well ventilated location in the shade.

• Do not use hot air from a hair drier or the like for drying and

do not expose the Case to direct sunlight, as this may

accelerate deterioration and deformation of the Case and

deterioration of the O-ring, leading to leakage of water.

When wiping the Case, take care not to cause scratches.

CAUTION

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6. 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 removal pick between the O-ring and the wall of the O-

ring groove.

Move the tip of the inserted pick under the O-ring. (Take care not to

damage the O-ring groove with the tip of the pick.)

Hold the O-ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and

remove it from the Case.

Remove any sand, dirt, etc.

After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O-ring, checking

for attached sand and other foreign matter, as well as for damage and cracks

can be done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O-ring lightly with

your fingertips.

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Use a clean cloth not easily shedding fibers or a toothbrush or tissue paper or

the like to remove any foreign matter from the O-ring groove. Clean the O-

ring contact surface on the front lid in the same way to remove any sand and

dirt.

• 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.

CAUTION

• When the O-ring is checked with the fingertips, take care not

to stretch the O-ring.

• Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar solvents or

chemical detergents to clean the 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.

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.

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How to Apply Grease to the O-ring

In order to apply a thin coat of silicone grease uniformly to the O-ring, squeeze

about 5 mm from the tube of the accessory grease into a clean plastic bag and

knead the bag well. Then put the O-ring into the bag and knead it well to apply

the grease uniformly to the O-ring. When the plastic bag is clean, it can be

used repeatedly. A size of about 10 cm x 20 cm is suitable for the plastic bag.

• Always perform maintenance of the waterproof function

even when the Case has been opened to exchange the

battery or the image storage during shooting. Neglecting

this maintenance may become the cause of water leakage.

• When the Case is not to be used for a long time, remove the

O-ring from the groove to prevent deformation of the O-ring,

apply a thin coat of silicone grease, and store it in a clean

plastic bag or the like.

CAUTION

• When drying is done with salt attached, it is to be feared

that a function impairment will be caused. After use, always

wash off any salt.

Replace consumable products.

•

The O-ring is a consumable product. Independent of the number of times

the Case is used, it is recommended that the O-ring should be replaced by

a new one at least once a year.

•

Deterioration of the O-ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the

storage conditions. 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.

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7. Appendix

Q & A on the use of the PT-015

Q1 : Which digital cameras can be used?

A 1 : The PT-015 is only for the models C-5050ZOOM.

Q2 : What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera into

the Case?

A 2 : Pay special attention to the following items when loading the camera

into the Case.

( )

1 Check that the remaining capacity of the battery in the digital camera is

sufficient.

This should be checked as the LCD monitor is used under water, and

the battery consumption becomes faster.

2 Check the remaining number of pictures on the image storage.

Please use a card with a sufficient remaining number in order to

reduce the number of times the Case has to be opened and closed.

( )

3 Remove the strap from the digital camera.

When the camera is loaded without removing the strap, the strap may get

caught when the Case is sealed and this will cause water leakage.

4 Before sealing the Case, confirm that the O-ring has been installed

properly in the groove in the rear lid of the Case.

5 Confirm that the O-ring and the O-ring contact surface on the front lid

are free of dirt, hairs, and other foreign matter.

Insert the silica gel for defogging. Please use silica gel for the Olympus Case.

( )

Q3 : What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case?

A 3 : Pay special attention to the following items.

( )

1 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 impaired and water leakage may be caused.

( )

2 When the Case is used, left or stored at the following locations, defective

operation or trouble may be caused. Always avoid such locations.

( )

a Places where the Case can reach high temperatures under direct

sunlight or in a car, places with extremely low temperatures, and

places with extreme temperature variations

( )

b Places with open fire

( )

c Places with volatile substances

( )

d Places with vibrations

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( )

3 In case of the following handling with a camera loaded into the Case,

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. may be caused. Before use, confirm the operation of all

operation parts and perform the advance test and the final test.

Q4 : What cautions must be observed when opening and closing the Case?

A 4 : Pay special attention to the following items.

( )

1 Do not open and close the Case at locations with water spray or sand

spray.

( )

2 Wipe off all waterdrops from the gap between the front lid and the rear

lid and around projections and recesses such as the buckles. When

this is not done, entry of waterdrops into the Case is to be feared at the

time of opening and closing.

( )

3 When opening the Case, take care that no water will drip from your hair

or body into the Case or onto the camera.

( )

4 When the Case is open, check that there is no attachment of sand,

fibers or other foreign matter to the O-ring and the O-ring contact

surface on the front lid.

( )

5 Do not touch the camera or the image storage with your hands to

which sea water is sticking.

( )

6 If you should detect waterdrops or other signs of water leakage while

shooting, immediately end the dive, perform the water leakage test

again, and confirm that there is no leakage. If the camera is wet, wipe

off any moisture and check the operation.

Q5 : How should the Case be handled after use?

A 5 : After use, take out the camera as soon as possible and wash the Case

with pure water. In case of use in the ocean, it is effective to immerse

the Case for a certain time in pure water to remove any salt. Operate

the buttons and levers under water to turn the shafts and wash off any

salt. After washing, use a dry cloth without any salt on it to wipe off any

moisture and dry the Case in the shade. Do not use hot air from a hair

drier or the like and do not dry the Case under direct sunlight.

Exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight may cause

deformation, discoloration or breakage of the Case and deterioration of

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the O-ring. Wipe the inside of the 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. Always use the accessory pick for O-

ring removal.

Q6 : How should I take pictures under water?

A 6 : Please observe the following items for shooting under water.

( )

1 Fix the protector with the accessory hand strap to your wrist.

( )

2 When you place a finger onto the lens window, the finger will appear in

the photo. Pay attention to the position of your fingers when holding the

Case.

3 When pressing the shutter lever, hold the Case securely with both

hands and operate the lever quietly to prevent camera shake.

4 Look through the LCD monitor window on the rear of the Case to

confirm the picture and then press the shutter lever. Please note that

the optical viewfinder cannot be used, When the LCD monitor is used,

the battery is exhausted earlier. In order to avoid losing shutter chances

due to an exhausted battery, you should always replace a battery with a

fully charged battery before each dive.

( )

Q7 : How can I check for water leakage?

A 7 : For confirmation, perform the advance test and the final test after

loading the camera. The advance test with immersing the Case without

the camera to the intended use depth to check for water leakage is the

most accurate test, but when this is difficult, it is safer to perform this

test even at a depth of 1 m or in a bathtub. The final test also can be

performed in a bathtub or a bucket.

Q8 : What are the causes for entry of water?

A 8 : The main causes for the entry of water are shown below. Please check

them most carefully.

( )

1 Forgetting to install the O-ring

( )

2 The O-ring is partly or completely outside the groove.

( )

3 Damage, deterioration, or deformation of the O-ring

( )

4 Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring

( )

5 Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring groove or the O-

ring contact surface

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( )

6 Catching of the strap, the bag of silica gel, etc. at the time of sealing

the Case

( )

7 Throwing the Case from a boat into the water, jumping with the Case into

the water, or other sudden application of strong forces onto the Case.

When entering the water, hand the Case over quietly or avoid impacts in

other ways.

Q9 : What are the important points for O-ring maintenance?

A 9 : Please observe the following items.

( )

1 Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar organic solvents or

chemical detergents to clean the 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 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 other

companies are not suitable for this silicone O-ring, and use of such

grease may cause deterioration of the surface and impairment of the

waterproof function.

3 In order to avoid deformation of the O-ring when the Case is not used for

a long time, remove the O-ring from the Case, apply a thin coat of the

special grease, and store the O-ring in a clean plastic bag. For reuse,

confirm that the O-ring is free of damage and cracks, that it has sufficient

elasticity, that the surface is free of stickiness and other abnormalities,

and use it after applying a thin coat of the special grease. Excessive

application of grease does not improve the waterproof function or the

permissible withstand pressure. However, it may facilitate attachment of

sand, dirt, etc.

( )

A thin, uniform coat produces the best result.

4 The O-ring is a consumable product. Replace it at least once a year.

5 Deterioration of the O-ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the

storage conditions. Replace the O-ring immediately by a new one if it

shows signs of damage, cracking or loss of elasticity.

( )

Q10: What are the important points for Case maintenance?

A10: Please observe the following items.

( )

1 Never use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion protection,

defogging, repair or other purposes.

• Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar volatile organic solvents or

chemical detergents to clean the Case. Pure water or lukewarm water is

sufficient for cleaning.

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• Do not use anticorrosion agents on the metal parts. The metal parts

are made of aluminum, brass or stainless steel. Cleaning with pure

water is sufficient.

• Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always use the original

Olympus defogging silica gel.

• Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes. When repair is

required, please contact a service station of our company or your dealer.

Q11: Please tell me about repairs.

A11: Please contact a service station of our company or your dealer, if

repair should be necessary. Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify

the Case yourself. Repair, disassembly or modification by you or third

parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee.

Q12: What are the model numbers of the PT-015 accessories?

A12: The following accessories are being sold.

( )

O-ring for the PT-015 body (POL-015): This is a silicone rubber O-ring

packing to be installed in the PT-015 body to make it waterproof. O-rings for

other Case models cannot be used.

( )

2 Silicone O-ring grease (PSOLG-1): This is a special grease for silicone

O-ring maintenance.

( )

3 Silica gel (SILCA-5): This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging of the

glass parts of the Case. The quantity is five bags.

( )

4 LCD hood (PFUD-04): This hood is installed on the LCD monitor

window of the Case to make it easier to see the LCD monitor of the

camera.

( )

5 Balance weight for PT-015 (PWT-015): This is a weight intended to

bring the Case close to neutral buoyancy in sea water. Under

consideration of the environment, no lead is used.

❈ You can order in large computer shops and camera mass sale stores.

❈ Please contact your dealer or a service station of our company when

replacement is required. Replacement will be made against payment.

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After-sale Service

You will receive the guarantee card from your dealer. Please make sure

that the dealer's name, the date of purchase, etc. have been entered. If

they have not been entered, immediately ask your dealer to have them

entered. Read the guarantee conditions carefully and keep the guarantee

card at a safe location.

Please contact your dealer or one of the service stations of our company

listed in this instruction manual for questions on after-sale service for this

product or in case of defects. In case of a defect of this product, occurring

within one year after the date of purchase and with handling according to

this instruction manual, repair based on the conditions specified in the

guarantee card is performed free of charge.

Payment is required for repairs after expiration of the guarantee period and

for trouble caused by problematic handling by the customer even during

the guarantee period.

Our company keeps repair parts for this product for approximately five

years after the end of production of the product. Accordingly, in principle

repairs are accepted during this period. As repair may be possible even

after this period, please contact your dealer or a service station in your

neighborhood.

Warranty is limited to and valid only in the region of intended distribution.

Incidental damages from defects of this product (expenses required for

diving, shooting expenses, loss of profit from photos, etc.) shall be

excluded from the guarantee. In addition, transport expenses etc. related

to repair shall be paid by the customer, independent of whether they are

incurred during or after the guarantee period.

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Specifications

Available models

Olympus digital camera

CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM

Pressure

resistance

Depth of up to 40 m

Main materials

Body: Transparent polycarbonate

Buckles/grip/Shutter lever: Red polycarbonate

Lens window: FL glass

Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass

Dimensions

Weight

Width 168 mm x height 130 mm x thickness 143 mm

(projections not included)

620 g (camera and accessories not included)

❈ We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the

specifications without notice.

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