Olympus PT-031 Waterproof Case Instruction manual

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Instruction Manual
Underwater Case
PT-031
For the digital camera
SP-700
■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-031.
■ 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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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 unsuitable use of this product.
● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible for damage, lost
profits, etc. caused by loss of image data because of defects, disassembly,
repair or modification of this product by people other than third parties
specified by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. or for other reasons.
Please read the following items before use
● This Case is a precision device designed for use at a water depth
within 40 m. Please handle it with sufficient care.
● Please use the Case correctly after sufficient understanding of the
contents of this manual in regard to handling of the Case, checks
before use, maintenance, and storage after use.
● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for
accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water.
● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for
accidents (injuries or material damage) at the time of use.
● Before use, be sure to read the precautions printed on the package.
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.
indicates contents for which the possibility of
WARNING This
human death or severe injury in case of handling under
disregard of this indication can be assumed.
CAUTION This indicates contents for which the possibility of
human injury or the possibility of material damage in
case of handling under disregard of this indication can
be assumed.
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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 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. 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.
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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.
6. If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water
leakage etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the
operation.
7. Please remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air
pressure may make it impossible to open the Case.
8. For safe use of the digital camera in this product, please read the
"Instruction Manual" for the digital camera carefully.
9. When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign
matter gets caught at the O-ring and the contact surfaces.
Batteries
● Please use one Olympus lithium ion rechargeable battery for
cameras (LI-40B).
● Take care that the battery electrodes do not become wet. This may
cause trouble or accidents.
● Carefully read the instruction manual for the camera about other
cautions regarding batteries.
Setting the camera’s mode
● The SP-700 camera incorporates several shooting scene modes
including wide-angle and macro modes. These simplify underwater
shooting by enabling you to simply select the mode best suited to
the scene you’re shooting. For details, refer to “Shooting with
Scene Modes” on page 24 of this manual.
● For more information, refer to the camera’s instruction manual.
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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.
<Examples for foreign matter sticking to the O-ring>
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
● 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
● 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.
● 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.
● 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.
● Do not apply excessive force to the tripod mount or the accessory
mount.
● 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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● 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,
Volatile organic solvents, thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with
chemical detergents
chemical detergents etc. Pure water or lukewarm
water is sufficient.
Anticorrosion agent
Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts
use stainless steel or brass, and washing with
pure water is sufficient.
Commercial defogging
agents
Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always
use the specified desiccant silica gel.
Grease other than specified Use only the specified silicone grease for the
silicone O-ring, as otherwise the O-ring surface
silicone grease
may deteriorate and water leakage may be caused.
Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.
When repair is required, please contact a dealer or a
Adhesive
service station of OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
● 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.
● 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 material damage) at the time of use.
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................E-1
Please read the following items before use ..............................E-1
For safe use ..............................................................................E-1
Batteries ....................................................................................E-3
Setting the camera’s mode ........................................................E-3
For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents..............................E-4
Handling the Product..................................................................E-5
Contents ..............................................................................E-7-8
1.Preparations ............................................................E-9
Check the contents of the package. ..........................................E-9
Names of the parts ..................................................................E-10
Install the strap. ......................................................................E-11
Master the basic operation. ....................................................E-11
Holding the Case ..................................................................E-11
How to Press the Shutter ....................................................E-12
How to Use the SCENE Button ............................................E-12
How to Use the Zoom Lever ................................................E-12
2.Advance Check of the Case ........................................E-13
Advance test before use ..........................................................E-13
Advance Test ........................................................................E-13
3.Install the digital camera. ............................................E-14
Check the digital camera. ........................................................E-14
Battery Confirmation ............................................................E-14
Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken ........E-14
Remove the hand strap from the digital camera. ....................E-14
Prepare the camera. ................................................................E-15
Which digital cameras can be used? ....................................E-15
Turn the digital camera ON. ................................................E-15
Check the operation of the loaded camera. ........................E-15
Open the Case. ......................................................................E-15
Adjust the mode switch position. ............................................E-16
Put the digital camera into the case. ......................................E-16
Check the zoom lever operation. ............................................E-17
Insertion of silica gel ............................................................E-17
Check the loading status. ........................................................E-18
Seal the Case. ........................................................................E-18
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Check the operation of the loaded camera. ............................E-19
Check the shooting scene and shooting scene mode..............E-19
Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood ..............................E-20
Installation ............................................................................E-20
Removal................................................................................E-20
Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap....................................E-21
Perform the final checks. ........................................................E-21
Visual Inspection ..................................................................E-21
Final Test ................................................................................E-22
4.Taking Pictures Under Water ......................................E-23
How to Use the Hand Strap ....................................................E-23
Take pictures carefully. ..........................................................E-23
Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor. ............................E-23
Quietly press the shutter lever. ............................................E-23
Cautions when using the flash ..............................................E-23
5.Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type ......E-24
Underwater shooting modes ....................................................E-24
Selecting the shooting scene mode ........................................E-25
Locking AF during underwater shooting ..................................E-25
6.Handling After Shooting ..............................................E-26
Wipe off any waterdrop. ..........................................................E-26
Take out the digital camera. ....................................................E-27
Wash the Case with pure water. ............................................E-28
Dry the Case. ..........................................................................E-28
7.Maintaining the Waterproof Function ......................E-29
Remove the O-ring. ................................................................E-29
Remove any sand, dirt, etc. ....................................................E-29
Install the O-ring. ....................................................................E-31
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring ..........................................E-31
Replace consumable products. ..............................................E-32
8.Appendix ............................................................................E-33
Q & A on the use of the PT-031 ..............................................E-33
Specifications ..........................................................................E-38
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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.
LCD hood
(on the body)
LCD hood strap
Silicone grease
Silica gel
Case body
Lenscap
O-ring remover
Hand strap
(Check that the O-ring is normal.)
Instruction manual
(this manual)
Authorised distributors list/
Authorised service centres list
PT-031
取扱説明書
防水プロテクタ
デジタルカメラ SP-700 用
Instruction Manual Underwater Case
For the digital camera SP-700
Mode d'emploi Caisson étanche
Pour l’appareil photo num rique SP-700
Bedienungsanleitung Unterwassergehäuse
F r die Digitalkamera SP-700
Manual de Instrucciones Caja estanca
Para la c mara digital SP-700
SP-700
SP-700
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Names of the parts
❈
❈
❈
❈
Palm grip
Shutter lever
Zoom lever
POWER button
Mode switch
Accessory mount
Diffuser and diffuser cover
Buckle hook
Buckle lock lever
Front lid
Lens cap strap
Lens cap
Lens ring
Lens window
❈
❈
❈
❈
❈
Hand strap
Hand strap ring
Loading guide rails
LCD inner hood
O-ring
Tripod seat
Light shield hood
LCD hood
DISP GUIDE button
Custom button
QUICK VIEW button
SCENE/cross-cursor button
Flash mode
cross-cursor button
❈
❈
OK/MENU button
AF lock (Note 1)/
cross-cursor button
(Note 1)The Down cross-cursor button
functions as the AF lock button during
shooting in the Underwater Wide-angle
1 or Underwater Macro mode.)
❈
❈
Erase button
Macro/cross-cursor button
LCD monitor window
Rear lid
LCD hood strap
Grease for silicone
O-ring (White cap)
Silica gel
O-ring remover
Note : 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.
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Install the strap.
Install the strap on the Case body.
Installation explanation
Hand strap
Finished installation
Hand strap ring
CAUTION : Please install the strap correctly as shown above. OLYMPUS
IMAGING CORP. shall bear no responsibility for damage etc. caused
by dropping the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap.
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
CAUTION : • Do not exert excessive force onto the lens window or the lens ring.
• Take care not to put your fingers etc. over the lens window and
the flash diffuser.
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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: • For detailed operation of the shutter, refer to the instruction
manual for the digital camera.
How to Use the SCENE Button
The digital camera’s shooting mode (PAUTO and SCENE modes) can be switched
using the SCENE button on the Case.
After pressing the SCENE button to open
the Scene Select screen, press the
Up/Down cross-cursor button to select
the desired scene mode, and press the
OK/MENU button to enter the selection.
To shoot in the P-AUTO mode, select “PAUTO” in the Scene Select screen.
The selected mode can be checked on the
LCD monitor.
Note: • For details on the available scene modes, refer to the
camera’s instruction manual.
How to Use the Zoom Lever
Zoom operation is possible
by operating the zoom lever
on the Case. This lever
corresponds to the camera’s
zoom lever.
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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 front lid
Damage to the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on
the front lid
When closing the Case, check for catching of the hand strap and
silica gel after the above causes have been eliminated.
CAUTION : • 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.
• If the advance test should show water leakage with
normal handling, stop using the Case and contact
your dealer or an Olympus service station .
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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
The flash is used frequently in underwater shooting.
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.
CAUTION : • When a digital camera is loaded without removing the
strap, the strap may get caught between the Case lids
and may cause water leakage.
• When removing the strap, handle the digital camera
with sufficient care. OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall
not be responsible for damage caused by dropping
the camera etc.
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Prepare the camera.
Which digital cameras can be used?
This Case (PT-031) can only be used with the SP-700 camera.
Turn the digital camera ON.
The digital camera can be switched ON with its POWER button.
If the digital camera is not operated for a certain period of time while
the power is ON, it will enter the sleep mode (standby status) to reduce
battery power consumption. The camera restarts operation whenever a
control such as the zoom lever is manipulated. The time period until the
camera enters the sleep mode can be set on the camera.
About 10 minutes after the camera enters the sleep mode, the lens
cover closes and the camera turns OFF completely. In this case, the
camera must be turned ON again before it can be used again.
Check the operation of the loaded camera.
Check if the camera functions normally as described in its
instruction manual.
After checking, press the camera’s POWER button to turn it OFF.
Open the Case.
Use the provided O-ring remover as described below.
Insert the hook section below the buckle lock/unlock lever.
Slowly pull the O-ring remover.
If the O-ring remover is not available, push the buckle lock/unlock
lever from the left and right with your thumb and index finger, and
pull up the lever gently.
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Adjust the mode switch position.
Set the position of the mode switch on the Case to the same mode
( ,
or ) set using the mode switch of the loaded digital camera.
Example
Camera's mode
switch
If the camera is set to the
shooting mode, adjust the
position of the Case's mode
switch to the
shooting
mode.
Case's mode
switch
Put the digital camera into the case.
Make sure the digital camera is turned off, then insert it gently into
the case.
CAUTION : • If the digital camera is not inserted properly, it may not
be possible to seal the case so that it is airtight.
Alternatively, some controls may become inoperable.
Note that imperfect sealing may result in water
penetration.
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Check the zoom lever operation.
After loading the digital camera, check that the zoom lever of the
camera can be manipulated by moving the zoom lever of the Case.
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.
Pay attention to the orientation.
CAUTION : • 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.
• 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 inserted 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.
CAUTION : • Seal the Case by turning both buckle lock levers down
in arrow direction. When one of the buckles is left
open, the Case will not be sealed and water leakage
will be caused.
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Check the operation of the loaded camera.
After sealing the Case, check that the camera functions normally.
Push the POWER button on the Case and confirm that the camera
turns ON/OFF.
Turn the mode dial knob on the Case and confirm that the camera
mode switches properly.
Push the shutter lever on the Case and confirm that the camera
shutter is released.
Press the SCENE button on the Case and confirm that the
camera’s shooting mode switches properly.
Operate other control buttons on the Case and confirm that the
camera functions as it should.
POWER
Shutter lever
Mode switch
SCENE
Zoom lever
CAUTION : • If the camera does not function properly, restart the digital
camera installation procedure from “Check the digital
camera.” on page E-14 of this manual.
Check the shooting scene and shooting scene mode
When the case is used, the camera’s
Scene/Shooting mode can be confirmed
with the Scene/Shooting mode indicator
on the camera’s LCD monitor.
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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.
Guides
Installation
Removal
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Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap
Fit the lens cap onto the lens
ring as shown in the figure. Be
sure to remove the lens cap
before shooting.
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.
CAUTION : • Hairs, fibers, and other narrow items are not very apparent,
but they may cause entry of water, so that special attention
is required.
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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.
1
Place the Case
slowly into the water.
2
At first, immerse the
Case for only three
seconds.
3
Check that no water
has entered into the
Case.
4
Next, immerse the
Case for 30
seconds.
Check carefully for air bubbles!
Do not perform any operation yet,
but just observe.
5
Check that no water
has entered.
Remove the Case from the water and
check that no water has accumulated
at the bottom of the Case.
Perform very careful confirmation.
6
Next, check by
immersing for three
minutes.
7
This is the final check.
Has the silica gel
become moist?
8
Now everything is
all right.
In case of trouble with the O-ring,
three seconds are enough for water
to enter. Are there air bubbles
coming out between the lids?
Please check carefully.
Remove the Case from the water and
check that no water has accumulated at
the bottom of the Case.
Is there any water trickling down?
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!
This is very important!
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!
Have a nice dive!
Note : The PT-031 is not provided with a 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.
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 reaching range
(Land shooting without the Case)
W : Approx. 0.3 m to 2.6 m
T : Approx. 0.5 m to 2.1 m
During underwater shooting, shooting conditions (water clarity,
suspended matter, etc.) can have a significant effect on the range
of the flash.
Always check your pictures on the LCD monitor after shooting.
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5. Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type
The camera incorporates the following shooting scene modes. Select
the one best suited to the underwater scene you are shooting.
Underwater shooting modes
(Examples)
Underwater 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.
Underwater Wide-Angle 2
Suitable for shooting a large, slowly moving
subject such as a dolphin or manta.
In many dolphin-watching locations, use of a flash
is not permitted to avoid frightening the dolphins.
Although this mode was originally designed to
work without the flash, it can also be enabled if
required, for example when shooting a manta.
Underwater Macro
Suitable for close-up shooting of small
fish and other underwater creatures.
Natural colors underwater are accurately
reproduced. Red tones can be enhanced
by using the flash.
TIP： • When the Underwater Wide-Angle 1 or Underwater Macro
scene mode is selected, you can easily lock the focus position
(AF lock operation) by pressing the cross-cursor Down button
(AF LOCK button) on the rear of the protector. When the focus
is locked, the AF lock indicator ( ) appears on the top left of
the LCD monitor screen of the camera.
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Selecting the shooting scene mode
Press the Shooting mode/SCENE
button () on the case to set the
camera to the SCENE mode. When
the mode selection display appears,
press the cross-cursor Up or Down
button () to select Underwater
Wide-Angle 1, Underwater WideAngle 2 or Underwater Macro. Press
the OK/MENU button () to enter the
selection.
Shooting scene
display
Shooting scene
mode selection
OK/MENU
button
Locking AF during underwater shooting
When Underwater Wide-Angle 1 or
Underwater Macro is selected. the
cross-cursor Down button on the
case functions as the AF LOCK
button. Pressing the button once
activates the AF lock mode. With
focus locked, you can concentrate
on operating the shutter whenever
a perfect picture opportunity arises.
Functions as the AF LOCK button
in the Underwater Wide-Angle 1 and
Underwater Macro modes.
Note: • To cancel the AF lock status, press the down cross-cursor
button (AF LOCK) again. For details, refer to the digital
camera’s operation manual.
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6. 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.
CAUTION : • 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.
• 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 Case carefully and take the digital camera out.
CAUTION : • Always place the opened Case with the O-ring side
facing up. If the Case is placed with the O-ring side facing
down, dirt or other foreign matter may get on the O-ring
or the O-ring contact surface and may allow water
penetration during the next dive.
• For details on storage of pictures and other details, refer
to the digital camera’s operation manual.
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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.
CAUTION : • 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.
• 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.
CAUTION : • 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.
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7. 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 remover between the O-ring and the O-ring groove.
Pass the tip of the inserted O-ring remover below the O-ring. (Be
careful not to scratch the O-ring groove with the tip of the O-ring
remover.)
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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Remove any foreign matter attached to the O-ring groove using a lintfree clean cloth or cotton swab. Also remove any sand or dirt attached
to the O-ring contact surface on the front lid of the case.
CAUTION : • 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.
• 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.
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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.
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring
1
Apply the
exclusive
lubricant to each
O-ring.
Make sure that your fingers and the Oring are free of dirt, and squeeze about
5 mm of lubricant onto a finger. (5 mm
is the most appropriate amount.)
2
Spread the
lubricant all over
the O-ring.
Surround the lubricant with three
fingers and spread it over the ring. Be
careful not to use excessive force as
this may stretch the O-ring.
3
Check that the
O-ring is free of
scratch or
unevenness.
After spreading the lubricant, check
visually and by touch that the O-ring is not
scratched and that its surface is flat. If it is
damaged in any way, replace it with a
brand-new O-ring.
4
Apply lubricant on
the O-ring contact
surface.
Use the lubricant remaining on the
fingers to clean and lubricate the
case's contact surface.
CAUTION : • 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.
• When drying is done with salt attached, it is likely that
a function impairment will be caused. After use,
always wash off any salt.
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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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8. Appendix
Q & A on the use of the PT-031
Q1 : Which digital cameras can be used?
A1 : The PT-031 is only for the models SP-700.
Q2 : What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera
into the Case?
A2 : 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.
The flash is used frequently in underwater shooting.
(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.
(6) 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?
A3 : 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
(3) In case of the following handling with a camera loaded into the Case,
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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?
A3 : 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?
A5 : 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 the O-ring. Wipe the inside of the
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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 provided O-ring remover.
Q6 : How should I take pictures under water?
A6 : 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) Check the image you want to shoot by viewing the digital camera’s
LCD monitor through the Case’s LCD monitor window, and start
shooting.
To avoid interruption of shooting due to battery depletion, it is
recommended to replace the existing battery with a fully charged
battery before diving.
Q7 : can I check for water leakage?
A7 : 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?
A8 : 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
(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
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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?
A9 : 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.
• 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.
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• 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 names of the accessories for the PT-031?
A12: The following accessories are being sold.
(1) O-ring for the PT-031 body (POL-031): This is a silicone rubber
O-ring packing to be installed in the PT-031 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-5S): This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging of
the glass parts of the Case. The quantity is five bags.
(4) LCD hood (PFUD-06): 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) O-ring remover (PTAC-05): This is the tool for removing the O-ring
from the Case. It also provides the buckle hook opener function.
❈ 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.
❈ The PT-031 is not provided with a balance weight. When underwater
(with digital camera mounted), the PT-031 has slightly negative
buoyancy.
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Specifications
Available models Olympus digital camera
SP-700
Pressure
resistance
Depth of up to 40 m
Main materials
Body: Transparent polycarbonate
Buckles: Stainless steel
Grip/Shutter lever: Red polycarbonate
Lens window: FL glass
Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass
Dimensions
Width 136.5 mm x height 123.9 mm x thickness 105.2 mm
(projections not included)
Weight
496 g (camera and accessories not included)
❈ We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the
specifications without notice.
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