Olympus PT-027 User Manual
Instruction Manual
Underwater Case
PT-027
For Digital Cameras
CAMEDIA C-7070 Wide Zoom/
■ Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-027.
■ 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.
C-5060 Wide Zoom
Disclaimer
WARNING
CAUTION
● Unauthorised copying of this manual in part or in full, except for
private use, is prohibited. Unauthorised 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 incorrect use of this product.
● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible in any way
for damage, lost profits, etc. caused by the loss of image data due
to defects, disassembly, repair or modification of this product by
people, other than third parties specifically authorised by
OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. or for other reasons.
Please read the following before using the product
● This product has been precision-crafted from high quality
polycarbonate. When used correctly, it lets you take photographs
safely up to a water pressure equivalent to a depth of 40 metres.
● To ensure correct and safe use of the case, please read all
instructions on handling and carrying out the system check as well
as care, maintenance and storage of the case.
● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for
damage caused by water to the camera contained in the case.
● OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for
accidents (injuries or material damage) that happen during the use
of this product.
● 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.
This indicates contents for which the possibility of
human death or severe injury in case of handling under
disregard of this indication can be assumed.
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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1. Keep this product out of the reach of babies, infants, and children.
WARNING
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. Rough handling, such as jumping into the water with the case in
your hand or in an outside pocket or throwing the case into the
water, etc. could lead to water leakage. Please always take care
when using the case.
6. If the camera contained in the case becomes wet because of water
leakage, etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and check the
camera is working correctly.
7. Before travelling by air, please make sure you remove the O-ring,
otherwise the difference in air pressure may make it impossible to
open the case.
8. To ensure safe and trouble-free handling and operation of the
digital camera in this product, please read the camera’s instruction
manual carefully.
9. When sealing this product, please take care to ensure no foreign
matter such as sand, dirt or hair are on the O-ring or contact
surfaces.
Batteries
● Use an exclusive lithium-ion battery (Olympus BLM-1) designed for
digital cameras.
● Keep the battery's contacts away from damp or humidity; otherwise
this could impair performance and/or cause accidents.
● For additional battery cautions, refer to your digital camera's
instruction manual.
● The separately available Power Battery Holder for the C-7070 Wide
Zoom/C-5060 Wide Zoom (B-HLD20) cannot be used with this
product.
Setting the camera’s mode
When using the C-7070 Wide Zoom
● The C-7070 Wide Zoom camera includes scene modes expressly
configured to optimize wide-angle and macro shooting under
water. Select the mode according to the scene you want to shoot
under water.
For details, see ”Underwater Shooting According to the Scene
Type” in this manual (page E-28).
● For details on mode setting, refer to the digital camera’s operation
manual.
When using the C-5060 Wide Zoom
● When using this product, set the camera’s mode dial to “P” and
use the menu button to select [Mode Menu]
[Accessory] ➔ [].
● For more information, see the camera’s instruction manual.
➔ [Shooting] ➔
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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. 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.
8. When the O-ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the
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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 be sure to perform the advance test and the final test each
time before using the case.
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.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.
Places where high temperatures exist, such as in direct sunlight, in
a closed vehicle, etc., and/or where extreme differences in
temperatures exist.
Places where there is a lot of dust.
Places where there are open fires.
Places subject to vibrations.
Places where volatile chemicals are stored or used.
Water deeper than 40 meters.
● 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 port mount, TTL cable
connector, tripod socket, etc.
● 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.
●
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.
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Chemicals which cannot be used
Volatile organic solvents,
chemical detergents
Anticorrosion agent
Commercial defogging
agents
Grease other than specified
silicone grease
Adhesive
Explanation
Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline, thinner
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.
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.
Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.
When repair is required, please contact a dealer or a
service station of our company.
● 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.
● When the enclosure of the balance weight breaks, the metal on the
inside may corrode. Take care not to damage the enclosure.
● After use, wash the balance weight with pure water and wipe off all
moisture sufficiently.
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Contents
Disclaimer……………………………………………………………E-1
Please read the following before using the product
For safe use
Batteries
Setting the camera’s mode
For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents
Handling the Product
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Contents …………………………………………………………E-7-8
1. Preparations …………………………………………………E-9
Check the contents of the package.………………………………E-9
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
Power Switch Lever Operation Method
Removing/attaching the standard port
Removing the TTL cable connector cap
Removing the hot shoe cable cap
Cleaning the TTL connector
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2. Advance Check of the Case …………………………E-17
Advance test before use …………………………………………E-17
Making sure the case is waterproof
Advance Test
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3. Install the digital camera. ………………………………E-19
Check the digital camera.
Battery Confirmation
Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken
Removing the carrying strap and lens cap from the digital camera
Removing the filter from the digital camera
Prepare the camera
Which digital cameras can be loaded?
Check the operation of the camera.
Open the Case.
Load the digital camera.
Insertion of silica gel
Lifting the mode dial knob
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Fitting the mode dial knob ……………………………………E-21
Check the loading status.
Seal the Case.
Install the special balance weight.
Perform the final checks after loading.
Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood
Installation
Removal
Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap
Perform the final checks.
Visual Inspection
Final Test
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4. Taking Pictures Under Water …………………………E-27
How to Use the Hand Strap ……………………………………E-27
Take pictures carefully.
Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor.
Quietly press the shutter lever.
Cautions when using the flash
5.
Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type
Shooting scene modes …………………………………………E-28
Selecting the scene mode.
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6. Handling After Shooting ………………………………E-29
Wipe off any waterdrop. …………………………………………E-29
Take out the digital camera.
Wash the Case with pure water.
Dry the Case.
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7. Maintaining the Waterproof Function ……………E-32
Remove the O-ring. ………………………………………………E-32
Remove any sand, dirt, etc.
Install the O-ring.
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring
Replace consumable products.
Maintenance of the threaded sections on the
TTL cable and TTL cable connector
Maintenance of the TTL Connector Cap
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8. Appendix………………………………………………………E-36
Q & A on the use of the PT-027 …………………………………E-36
After-sale Service
Specifications
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1. Preparations
Read this firstabout your new
OLYMPUS Waterproof Case!
!
■Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-027.
■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.
Instruction Manual
Underwater Case
PT-027
For Digital Cameras
CAMEDIA C-7070 Wide Zoom/
C-5060 Wide Zoom
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
Standard port
(Attached to the main body)
Case body
(Check that the O-ring is normal.)
Waterproof cap for
the TTL cable
connector
Lenscap
Buckle opener
Pick for O-ring removal
Silicone grease
Waterproof cap
maintenance adapter
Hand strap
Silica gel
Balance weight
Instruction manual
(this manual)
Warranty card Please read before use
Authorised distributors list/
Authorised service centres list
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Names of the parts
Palm grip
Standard port (PPO-01)
Port lock buckles
TTL cable connector
O-ring (POL-020A)
O-ring (POL-020B)
O-ring (POL-020C)
Diffuser plate and diffuser
plate cover
Carrying strap ring
Carrying strap
Tripod socket
Lens ring
Lend window
❈ Shutter release lever
❈ Zoom lever
❈ Mode dial knob
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
❈ Power switch lever
Accessory mount
❈ Custom button
❈ Self-timer button
❈ Metering button
❈ AF/Macro/MF button
❈
Exposure correction button
❈ Flash mode button
Front lid
LCD inner hood
Mounting strap guide rails
LCD hood
❈ AEL/Erase button
❈ LCD monitor button
❈ OK/Menu button
❈ Cross button
❈ Card select button
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Rear lid
LCD hood strap
Grease for O-rings (White-cap tube)
Silica gel
Balance weight
Pick for removing O-rings
Buckle opener
Lens cap
Lens cap strap
Buckle open/close lever
Buckle hook
❈ Quick View button
❈ Control dial knob
O-ring for the standard port section (POL-101)
Waterproof cap maintenance
adapter
camera.
良い例 悪い例
CAUTION
Install the strap.
CAUTION
Install the strap on the Case body.
Installation explanation Finished installation
Hand strap
Hand strap ring
:
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
Note
: •
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.
: • Check your image on the LCD monitor. The viewfinder cannot be used
to check the image.
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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.
Advice
• For more detailed information on operating the shutter release,
please consult the digital camera’s instruction manual.
How to Use the Mode Dial
The case is equipped with a mode
dial knob that fits on the camera's
mode dial and functions the same
way. After inserting the digital
camera into the case, make sure
that the mode dial knob is operable
before taking any image.
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.
Mode dial
knob
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.
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Setting the Zoom Lever
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
•
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.
Power Switch Lever Operation Method
Use the power switch lever
to turn the camera on and
off.
: •
When the digital camera is not used for about 3
minutes while in the shooting mode, it enters the
sleep mode (standby status) and no operations are
possible.
To cancel sleep mode (and return to operation
status), press the shutter button or any other button.
For details, refer to your digital camera's instruction
manual.
Power switch
lever
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Buckle
CAUTION
Removing/attaching the standard port
When using the case with the separately available Wide Port for the PT-020/027
(PPO-02), the standard port attached to the PT-020 or PT-027 should be removed.
To remove or reattach, use the following procedures.
Removing
1
Wipe off any water drops, making sure the case is
completely dry. Slowly rotate each of the two buckles on the
left and right of the standard port (from the bottom toward
the top as indicated by the arrow in the figure on the right).
2
When the two buckles have been turned by about
110 degrees, the standard port begins to
separate from the case.
3
Continue turning the buckles slowly until the
standard port separates completely from the
case.
Attaching
1
Align the cam grooves of the buckles on the left
and right of the standard port with the bosses on
the case.
2
Fit the bosses into the left and right buckles and
fit the standard port into the case while slowly
turning the buckles clockwise.
3
Turn the two buckles clockwise until they stop to
secure the standard port.
Buckle cam
groove
Boss
: •
If the standard port is attached improperly to the case, water penetration
may result. Also make sure that the buckles on the left and right of the
standard port are clamped firmly. Confirm indications “OPEN” and
“LOCK” on the buckle when removing and reattaching the port.
❈
For detailed handling of the separately available Wide Port for the PT020/PT-027 (PPO-02), refer to the Wide Port’s instruction manual.
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Removing the TTL cable connector cap
Cap
Connector
CheckO-rings
Gently turn the cap
clockwise until it stops.
Put the cap on the case.
CAUTION
TTL flash shooting is possible by uncapping the TTL cable connector
on this case (PT-027) and connecting the FL-20 flash case (optional
PFL-01) as described in the following procedure.
Remove the TTL cable connector
TTL cable
connector cap
1
2
Remove.
Tu rn counter clockwise.
Underwater
TTL cable
Insert into the
connector.
1
cap from this case.
Connect the underwater TTL
2
cable connector, provided with
the PFL-01, to the TTL cable
connector on this case.
Tu rn the threaded section of the connector
clockwise lightly until it is stopped.
---- How to attach the TTL cable connector cap to the case ----
Make sure there is no foreign matter attached to the O-rings inside the cap and on
the TTL cable connector. To secure the cap, gently turn it clockwise until it stops.
: •
If the TTL cable connector cap is loose, water
penetration may result. Be sure to gently turn the cap
until it stops to make sure it is firmly secured.
Do not turn or tighten the TTL cable too hard. If it is
too tight, it may be difficult to loosen and remove it.
❈ Refer to the optional PFL-01's instruction manual for detailed
instructions on using the TTL cable and hot shoe cable.
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Removing the hot shoe cable cap
CAUTION
CAUTION
When using this case in TTL flash shooting, the hot shoe cable
provided with the separately available PFL-01 should be connected
between the connector on the case and the camera’s hot shoe.
1
Turn the hot shoe cable connector cap inside
the case counterclockwise to remove it.
2
Insert the connector of the hot shoe cable into
the case's connector and turn the connector
screws all the way clockwise to connect them
firmly.
3
Insert the hot shoe on the hot shoe cable into
the hot shoe on the camera.
4
When not using the hot shoe cable, attach the
hot shoe cable cap to the hot shoe cable
connector inside the case and turn the cap all
the way clockwise to attach it firmly.
: •
Be sure to remove the camera from the case when
inserting the connector of the hot shoe cable into the
case’s connector.
Cleaning the TTL connector
If the threaded sections of the TTL cable and TTL cable connector
stick to each other, the cable may disconnect from the connector. To
prevent this, apply O-ring silicon grease (provided with this case) to
the threaded sections.
For details, see the maintenance description on page E-35 of this
manual.
: •
If you cannot disconnect the TTL cable, do not use
force to disconnect it. Contact Olympus for support.
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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.
Making sure the case is waterproof
Check the parts that ensure the case is waterproof.
1. Make sure that the O-ring between the front and rear lids of the
case is attached firmly and the buckle is tightly secured.
2. Make sure that the O-rings between the case and standard port are
attached firmly and that the buckles are tightly secured.
3. Make sure that the O-ring on the TTL cable connector cap is
attached firmly and that the cap is fitted tightly to the connector.
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Advance Test
CAUTION
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.
Damage to the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface.
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.
•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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
Check the digital camera.
Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case.
Battery Confirmation
Since 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.
Note:• To make sure you aren't prevented from shooting because the
battery runs out, it is recommended that you load a fullycharged battery before every diving session.
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.
Removing the carrying strap and lens cap from the digital camera
If the digital camera has a carrying strap and lens cap attached, be
sure to remove them before inserting the digital camera into the
case.
: • If the digital camera is inserted into the case without
removing the carrying strap and lens cap, the case
cannot be closed properly and water penetration may
result.
• Be careful when removing the carrying strap and lens
cap from the digital camera. Olympus will not assume
any liability for any damage that may result from
dropping the camera.
Removing the filter from the digital camera
If the digital camera has a lens filter attached, be sure to remove it
before inserting the camera into the case.
: • The digital camera cannot be inserted in the case if a
filter is attached to the camera lens. Always be sure
to remove the lens filter.
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CAUTION
Prepare the camera
Applicable digital cameras:
This case (PT-027) is designed for use exclusively with CAMEDIA
C-7070 Wide Zoom/C-5060 Wide Zoom digital cameras.
Check the operation of the camera.
Confirm the operation according to the instruction manual for the
digital camera.
Open the Case.
Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening
lever as shown in the figure (in direction ) Pull the buckle opener
slowly (in direction
buckle opening lever with your thumb and index finger from the side
and pull it up slowly.
②). When not using the buckle opener, hold the
Load the digital camera.
Make sure that the digital camera
is turned OFF. Align the projecting
part of the camera's zoom lever
with the notch on the case's zoom,
then insert the camera gently into
the case.
: • 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 Case. When the setting is
not secure, the loading of the digital camera is not
complete and closing of the rear lid of the Case may
not be possible or zoom may not function even when
the zoom lever is operated.
• Insufficient sealing will cause water leakage.
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Insertion of silica gel
CAUTION
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.
: •
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.
•
Attempting to seal the Case with the bag inserted only part of
the way will cause the silica gel bag to get caught by the O-ring
and water leakage will occur.
•
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.
Pay attention to the orientation.
Lifting the mode dial knob
While lifting the mode dial knob (on the rear lid of
the case) as far as it can go, close the rear lid
gently. When closing the rear lid, make sure that
the camera's mode dial does not touch the bottom
end of the case's mode dial knob.
Fitting the mode dial knob
After closing the rear lid of the case, press the
case's mode dial knob back down. Make sure that
the base of the case's mode dial knob sits properly
on the camera's mode dial.
At this time, operate the case’s power switch lever
to make sure that the camera’s switch lever can be
operated correctly.
Advice
• After properly fitting the case's mode dial knob, turn the knob to
make sure that the camera's mode dial switches before closing the
case tightly.
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CAUTION
Check the loading status.
Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case.
Has the camera been inserted properly so that the zoom lever works?
Has the silica gel bag been placed in the correct position and in the proper
way?
Are both the O-rings and the contact surfaces of the front lid free of dirt and
other foreign matter?
Are the O-rings correctly positioned in the groove of the front and rear lids?
Is the lens port attached properly and are the buckles locked correctly?
the TTL cable connector cap attached tightly?
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.
: •
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.
Install the special balance weight.
Install the special balance weight
to the tripod mounting thread at
the bottom of the Case. Install the
balance weight securely by
tightening the accessory screw of
the balance weight.
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Perform the final checks after loading.
CAUTION
After sealing the case, perform the following final checks to confirm
proper operation of the camera.
Confirm that the camera can be turned ON/OFF from the case’s
power switch lever.
Confirm that the camera mode can be switched with the case’s
mode dial knob.
Press the Case’s shutter level and see if the camera shutter can be
released accordingly.
Press other buttons on the Case to see if the camera functions
accordingly.
:•If the camera does not function properly, restart the digital
camera installation procedure from “Check the digital
camera.” on page E-19 of this manual.
•Make sure that the mode dial can be moved after the
camera has been loaded in the Case. If the mode dial
does not move, there may be oil or grease on it; wipe it
clean.
When the digital camera is not used for about 3 minutes
•
while in the shooting mode, it enters the sleep mode
(standby status) and no operations are possible. To cancel
sleep mode and return to operation status, press the zoom
lever, shutter button or any other button. For details, refer to
the digital camera's instruction manual.
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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
CAUTION
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 closing the case tightly, check the seal between the front and
rear lids and the connection between the port and case to make sure
the O-rings are not twisted, that they sit properly in the grooves, and
that no foreign matter has been caught between the two parts.
: •
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
Place the Case
1
slowly into the water.
At first, immerse the
Case for only three
2
seconds.
Check that no water
has entered into the
3
Case.
Next, immerse the
Case for 30
4
seconds.
Check that no water
5
has entered.
Next, check by
immersing for three
6
minutes.
This is the final check.
Has the silica gel
7
become moist?
Now everything is
all right.
8
Do not forget the
balance weight.
Explanatory
image
Hints
As the Case is transparent,
waterdrops entering into it can be
confirmed easily.
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!
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.
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!
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!
Did you remember to attach the
balance weight?
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4. Taking Pictures Under Water
CAUTION
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
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.
Caution when using the flash
When taking macro shots with a wide-angle setting, the flash may
provide uneven and/or insufficient illumination.
Flash working range
Conditions at the time of shooting (clarity of the water, suspended
matter, etc.), can affect the flash's working range.
For this reason, the image should always be checked on the LCD
monitor after capture.
Wide angle : Approx. 0.8 m to 3.7 m
Tele : Approx. 0.8 m to 2.2 m
: •
When the case is used with the separately available Wide
Port for the PT-020/027 (PPO-02), the light from the builtin flash of the camera will be obstructed. If flash shooting
is required, use an external flash; for example, the
separately available TLL Flash Protector (PFL-01) and
Electronic Flash (FL-20) can be used in combination.
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5.
Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type
When this case is used with the C-7070 Wide Zoom, you can easily
shoot underwater using the underwater scene modes built into the
camera.
Shooting scene modes
UNDER WATER WIDE
Suitable for taking pictures of underwater
scenery that spans a wide area. This
mode vibrantly reproduces the blue
background.
UNDER WATER MACRO
Set this mode to take close-ups
underwater. It is suitable for taking pictures
of fish and marine life at close range. The
natural colors found underwater are
accurately reproduced. Additionally, reds
can be accentuated by using the flash.
Selecting the scene mode
To find a camera setup that
best suits the underwater
shooting conditions, turn the
case’s mode dial knob to set
the camera mode to [SCENE].
While confirming the view
displayed on the LCD monitor,
press the up or down cursor
button of the case to select
the desired underwater scene
mode.
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6. Handling After Shooting
CAUTION
Wipe off any waterdrop.
After underwater shooting,
remove any drops of water from
the case. Use pressurized air or
a soft, lint-free cloth to carefully
wipe away any moisture from the
hinge between the front and rear
lids, the shutter release lever, the
handgrip and the buckles.
: • Water left between the front and rear lids or between
the case and port can get inside the case once it is
opened or the port is detached. Please dry these
areas carefully.
• When opening the case or removing the port, make
sure no water from outside (e.g. drops from your hair
or the diving suit) gets inside of the case and/or on
the camera!
• Before opening the case or removing the port, ensure
that your hands or gloves are completely clean (free
of sand, loose fibers, etc.).
• Never open the case or remove the port in areas
where water could splash or spray or where sand or
dust could be blown in the air. When this cannot be
avoided, for example if the battery or memory card
needs to be changed, the case and camera should be
protected from the wind or spray with a plastic sheet
or similar object.)
• Never touch the digital camera and/or battery you're
your hands are wet with sea water.
Note
: • Moisten a cloth or towel with tap water and keep it in
a plastic bag. Use this to wipe the salt water or
crystals from your hands before you touch the
camera.
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