Instruction Manual
CWPC-01
Water Resistant Case For
µ-mini DIGITAL/Stylus Verve
■ Thank you for buying the CWPC-01 Water Resistant Case.
■ To ensure safe and correct operation of this product, please read
this instruction manual carefully. Keep this instruction manual
handy for future reference.
■ Improper use may result in internal to the camera from water
leakage. In this case, repair may not be possible.
■ Before use, perform preliminary check as described in this
manual.
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 of
this product or disassembly, repair or modification of this product
by third parties appointed by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., or for
other reasons.
Please read the following before use
● This product enables the µ-mini DIGITAL/Stylus Verve camera to
be used safely at the beach, or underwater at depths up to 3
meters.
● Before using this product, be sure that you have read and
understood the manual, especially in regards to handling of the
product, pre-operation checks, maintenance, and storage.
● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for
accidents related to immersion of a digital camera in water, or for
the results of such accidents including damage to internal
components, loss of recorded material, or loss of investments in
shooting equipment.
● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for
accidents (injuries or material damage) that may occur during
operation of this product.
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For safe use
WARNING
CAUTION
This instruction manual uses various symbols to warn of danger to
the user or other persons, as well as property damage. These
symbols and their meanings are shown below.
Death or severe injury may result if this warning is
disregarded.
Injury or material damage may result if this warning is
disregarded.
WARNING
1. Keep this product out of the reach of infants and children. Otherwise,
it is possible that any of the following accidents might occur.
Injury caused by this product falling and striking a child.
Injury from caused by a child getting fingers or other body parts
caught in parts of this product 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 could cause permanent
vision impairment.
2. When storing the digital camera, be sure to remove the battery.
There is a possibility that the battery may leak and cause a fire.
3. If this products leaks when a camera is installed, remove the battery
from the camera as quickly as possible. There is the possibility of
ignition and explosion from generation of hydrogen gas.
4. This product is made of resin. If it is broken by severe impact with
a rock or other hard object, the broken pieces could cause injury.
Please handle with care.
CAUTION
1.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water leakage
or malfunctions.
2. Do not expose this product to extreme temperatures or extremely
variable temperatures. This could result in product deterioration.
3. Avoid opening or closing this product in areas exposed to excessive
sand, dust, or dirt. This could impair the water resistant characteristics
and result in water leakage.
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4. This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a
water depth up to 3 meters. Please note that using this product at
depths exceeding 3 meters could result in water leakage and may
cause permanent deformation or damage to this product, as well
as to the camera inside.
5. Jumping into the water with this product in your pocket or in your
hand, throwing this product from a boat or ship into the water, and
other rough handling may cause water leakage. Please handle with
care.
6. If the camera inside gets wet, immediately wipe off all moisture and
make sure that it can still be operated.
7. To ensure safe and correct use of the digital camera in this
product, please read the camera’s Instruction Manual carefully.
8. When sealing this product, ensure that no foreign matter gets
caught between the waterproof packing and the product surface.
9. To avoid water leakage, do not remove the waterproof packing.
Batteries
● Always use the battery designated in the camera’s instruction
manual.
● Make sure that the battery electrodes do not get wet. This may
cause malfunctions or accidents.
● Read the camera’s instruction manual carefully to ensure that you
are aware of all cautions regarding batteries.
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For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents
When water leakage occurs while this product is being used, the
camera inside may be irreparably damaged. To avoid this, please
take the following precautions.
1. When sealing this product, make sure that there are no hairs,
fibers, sand particles or other foreign matter adhering to the
waterproof packing or the surface that comes in contact with the
packing. Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause
water leakage. Please take extra care when checking.
<Examples of foreign matter sticking to the waterproof packing>
Hair Fibers Grains of sand
2. The speed at which the waterproof packing deteriorates depends
on usage and storage conditions. If the waterproof packing
is damaged, shows cracks, or has lost its elasticity, leakage
may result.
3. This product has an airtight plastic (polycarbonate) construction. Its
water resistant properties may be affected if it is deformed by
exposure to high temperatures for a long period (for example, if it is
left in an automobile, on a boat, or at the beach), or subjection to
uneven external force for a long time. Also, do not place heavy
objects on this product during storage or transport.
4. When the surface in contact with the waterproof packing is pressed
strongly from the outside of the product, or when the product is
twisted, the water resistant function may be lost. Take care not to
exert excessive force.
5. Before using this product, perform the preliminary test and the final
check.
6. If you notice drops of water or other signs of water leakage while
taking pictures, stop shooting immediately, remove any water from
the camera and the product, and perform the tests in "Final check"
to determine whether leakage has occurred or not.
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Handling the Product
● Do not use or store the unit in places such as listed below:
Doing so may cause malfunctions, defects, damage, fire, internal
clouding, or water leakage.
Areas exposed to direct sunlight and high temperatures (e.g. in a
car, on the beach, etc.)
Areas exposed to fire or overheating.
Water depths in excess of 3 meters.
Areas exposed to strong vibrations
Areas exposed to excessive temperatures or humidity.
Areas exposed to extreme temperature changes.
Areas exposed to organic solvents and corrosive gas.
● This product is made of polycarbonate resin with high impact resistance,
but it could be damaged by scraping against rocks or other hard objects.
Striking or dropping it against a hard object may also break it.
● This product its not designed to absorb impacts and protect the
camera inside. When this product is subjected to strong impacts or
when heavy objects are placed on it, the digital camera inside may
be damaged. Please handle with care.
● When this product is not used for a long time, the waterproof
packing and other parts may deteriorate, leading to a decline in
water resistant performance. Before use, always perform the
preliminary test and the final check.
● When a flash is used, shadows may appear at the edges of the
picture. This is especially noticeable when taking wide-angle
pictures in the macro mode. Check the image before using the flash.
● Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion
prevention, prevention of fogging, repair or other purposes.
Applying any of these to the product directly or indirectly (with the
chemicals in vaporized state) may cause cracking under high
pressure or other problems.
Chemicals which cannot be used
Volatile organic solvents,
chemical detergents
Anticorrosion agent
Adhesive
Explanation
Do not clean the product with alcohol, gasoline,
thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with
chemical detergents etc. Pure lukewarm water is
sufficient.
Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts
use stainless steel or brass, and washing with
pure water is sufficient.
Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.
When repair is required, please contact your
dealer or nearest Olympus Service Station.
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● 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.
● 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) that may occur during use of
this product.
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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.
Water Resistant Case
Authorized distributors list/
Authorized service centres list
Instruction manual
(this manual)
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Names of the parts
Hand strap
Hand strap rings
❈
Mode dial knob
❈
Shutter button
Lens window
Buckle lock levers
Buckle opener/closer
levers (grip)
Buckle hooks
❈
Quick View button
❈
Power switch button
❈
Zoom button
❈
Cross button
❈
OK/Menu button
LCD monitor window
Waterproof packing
Shade hood
Note: The controls on the water-resistant case marked “❈”
correspond to the controls with the same names on the digital
camera. The controls on the case operate the corresponding
functions on the digital camera. For more details about these
functions, refer to the digital camera’s instruction manual.
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Master the basics.
Before taking any pictures, make sure you have mastered the basics
of using the case.
How to press the shutter button
Press the shutter button gently,
so that there is no movement of
the camera.
Also take care not to cover the
lens with your hand.
Note: • For detailed instructions on shutter operation, refer to the
digital camera’s instruction manual.
How to Use the zoom button
The case is equipped with a
zoom button that allows you to
operate the zoom button of the
installed digital camera.
How to use the mode dial
The case is equipped with a
mode dial knob hat allows you to
operate the mode dial of the
installed digital camera. After
installing the digital camera in
the case, seal the case and
confirm that the mode dial can
be operated.
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2. Preliminary Check of the Case
CAUTION
Check the product before use.
Before using the case underwater, be sure to confirm that the case
is leak-free by performing the preliminary test before installing the
camera. After installing the camera, perform the water leakage test
again.
Preliminary test
1. Confirm that the case’s waterproof packing is free of sand, dirt or
other foreign matter.
If any foreign matter is attached, remove it completely.
2. Before installing the digital camera in the case, immerse the
empty case at the water depth at which you intend to use it to
confirm that there is no water leakage.
3. Main causes of water leakage are as follows.
Waterproof packing damage, cracks, deterioration or
deformation.
Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter sticking to the
waterproof packing or the waterproof packing contact surface.
: •
The best way to check for water leakage is to immerse
the case at the water depth at which you intend to use it.
If this is too difficult, water leakage also can be checked
at a shallow depth with no water pressure. It is important
to always perform this test.
•
If the preliminary test should show water leakage with
normal handling, stop using the case and contact your
dealer or nearest Olympus Service Station (listed on
the rear page of this instruction manual).
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3. Installing the Digital Camera.
CAUTION
Check the digital camera.
Check the digital camera before installing it in the Case.
Battery check
As the LCD monitor is used for picture confirmation when taking
pictures, the battery tends to be used up quickly. Confirm that the
remaining battery capacity is sufficient.
Checking the number of pictures remaining to be taken
Make sure that the number of remaining pictures available is sufficient.
Removing the hand strap from the digital camera
If a hand strap is attached to the digital camera, it must be removed.
: •
If a digital camera is loaded without removing the strap,
the strap may get caught between the case lids and may
cause water leakage.
•
Handle the digital camera carefully when removing the
strap. OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be
responsible for damage caused by dropping the camera.
Loading the camera in the case
Which digital cameras can be loaded?
This case (CWPC-01) is exclusively for the µ-mini DIGITAL/Stylus
Verve.
Turn on the camera.
Press the power button on the digital camera once to switch it on.
Pressing the same button again switches it off.
If the camera is not operated for about three minutes, it will enter
the sleep mode (standby condition) and stop operation. To return to
the active mode, just press any operation button such as the zoom
button. If the camera is left untouched for more 12 minutes, it will
switch off completely. In this case, switch it on again on by pressing
the power switch button.
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Check camera operation.
Make sure that the camera operates according to the digital
camera’s instruction manual.
Open the water resistant case.
While sliding the buckle lock levers on the left grip of the case
downward, hold the upper and lower sections of the left grip and
pull it toward the front to open the case.
Load the digital camera.
Carefully place the digital camera in the case.
Check the loading status.
Always perform the following final checks before sealing the case.
Is there any abnormality with the waterproof packing where the
case opens?
Are the waterproof packing and the waterproof packing contact
surface free of dirt and other foreign matter?
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Seal the case.
CAUTION
Close the rear lid of the case, engage the buckles with the edge of
the rear lid, and tilt the left grip in the direction of the arrow to seal the
case airtight.
Perform the final checks.
Visual inspection
After sealing the case, check around the sealed section on the front
and rear lid to make sure that there are no particles caught in the
waterproof packing.
:•Hairs, fibers, and other small particles are not easy to
see, but they may allow entry of water, so look very
closely.
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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
Place the case
slowly into the
1
water.
At first, immerse the
case for 3 seconds
2
only.
Check that no water
has got inside the
3
case.
Next, immerse the
case for 30
4
seconds.
Check that no water
5
has got inside.
Next, check by
immersing for 3
6
minutes.
This is the final check.
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Explanatory image
Tips
As the case is transparent, water
drops entering into it can be seen
easily.
If there is something wrong with the
waterproof packing, 3 seconds is long
enough for water to get inside. Are there
air bubbles coming out between the lids?
Please check carefully.
Remove the case from the water and
check that there is no water in the
bottom of the case.
Is there any water trickling down?
Check carefully for air bubbles!
Do not perform any operation yet,
but just observe.
Remove the case from the water and
check that there is no water in the
bottom of the case.
Be sure to check very carefully.
Check carefully for air bubbles! Try
operating the buttons used most frequently
and check carefully for air bubbles!
If there is still no water inside, everything
is OK!
Remove the case from the water
and check once more that there is
no water in the bottom of the case.
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4. Shooting Precautions
Take pictures carefully.
Cautions when using the flash
When taking wide-angle macro pictures, flash coverage may not be
complete or the amount of light may not be uniform.
Flash range
(Land shooting)
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.
Wide-angle : Approx. 0.2 to 2.8 meters
Telescopic : Approx. 0.2 to 2.0 meters
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5. Handling After Shooting
CAUTION
CAUTION
Wipe off any water drops.
Once you’re back on dry land,
wipe any water off the case. Use
air or a soft fiber-free cloth to
thoroughly wipe water or dirt from
between the front and rear lids,
buttons, etc.
:•If any water remains between the front and the rear lids,
it may spill inside when the case is opened. Take
special care to wipe off all water drops.
• When opening the case, make sure that no water can drip
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 or other foreign matter.
• Do not open or close the case in areas exposed to
water splashing or spraying, blowing sand, etc. If this
cannot be avoided because you have to change the
battery or the image storage medium, place a sheet or
similar object downwind and make sure that water or
sand is kept away from the camera.
• Take care not to touch the digital camera, battery or
memory medium when your hands are wet.
Take out the digital camera.
Open the case carefully and remove the digital camera from the case.
:•When the case is open, always place it down with the
waterproof packing side facing up. If the case is put down
with the waterproof packing facing down, dust or other
foreign matter may get on the waterproof packing or the
surface that comes in contact with it and may cause
water leakage the next time the case is used.
• Please read the digital camera’s instruction manual for
details on image storage, transfer, editing, etc.
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Wash the case with fresh water.
CAUTION
CAUTION
After removing the camera, seal the case and wash it thoroughly in
fresh water as soon as possible. After use in or near sea water, it is
important to immerse the case in fresh water long enough to remove
any salt.
:•Water leakage may be caused when the case is
exposed to local water pressures above its maximum
limit. Before washing the case with fresh water, make
sure you have removed the digital camera.
•Drying the case while there is still salt on it may cause
deterioration. Always wash off any salt after use.
Dry the case.
After washing with fresh water, use a soft, dry, lint-free cloth to wipe
off any water drops, then dry the case completely at a well-ventilated
and shady location in the shade.
:•Do not use hot air from a hair drier or similar device to
dry the case. Also, do not expose the case to direct
sunlight, as this may accelerate deterioration and
deformation of the case and waterproof packing,
leading to leakage.
When wiping the case, take care not to scratch it.
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6. Maintaining Water Resistance
CAUTION
Remove any foreign matter from the waterproof packing.
Visually check that the waterproof packing is free of sand, dust and
other foreign matter. Also make sure that it is not damaged or cracked.
If any foreign matter is attached, use a clean, lint-free cloth or similar
material to remove the foreign matter. If the waterproof packing is
damaged or cracked, do not use the case, especially underwater,
since water leakage is likely to occur.
:•Do not remove the waterproof packing. Without the
packing, the case will no longer be water resistant
and will leak.
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Specifications
Available models
Pressure
resistance
Main materials
Dimensions
Weight 120 g
❈ OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. reserves the right to change the
design and the specifications without notice.
Olympus Digital Camera
µ-mini DIGITAL/Stylus Verve
Depth of up to 3 m
Main unit: Transparent polycarbonate
Buckle/Grip: Polycarbonate
Lens window: Tempered glass
Lens ring: Polycarbonate
Control button/dial: Silicon rubber
Strap mount: Brass nickel plating
Width 120.2 mm x height
74.0
mm x thickness
52.4
mm
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MEMO
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