Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-056 (hereinafter
Case).
Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product
safely and correctly. Please keep this instruction manual for
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reference after reading it.
Wrong use may cause damage to the camera inside the Case due
to water leakage, and repair may not be possible.
Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.
Introduction
zUnauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private
use, is prohibited. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.
zOLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible in any way for lost
profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring
from improper use of this product.
Please read the following items before use
This Case is a precision device designed for use at a water depth within
45 m. Please handle it with sufficient care.
zPlease 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.
zOLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for
accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water.
In addition, expenses incurred for damage of internal materials or loss
of recorded contents due to water entering the camera will not be
compensated.
Please address these possible damages by insuring your camera at
your own discretion before use.
zOLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for
accidents (injuries or material damage) at the time of use.
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For safe use
This instruction manual uses various pictographs for correct use of the
product and to prevent danger to the user and other persons as well as
property damage. These pictographs and their meanings are shown
below.
This shows the content regarding assumption of
WARNING
CAUTION
possibility of human death or severe injury in case of
handling with disregard of this indication.
This shows the contents regarding assumption of
possibility of injury or damage to property in case of
handling with disregard of this indication.
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, O-ring, silicone grease and silica gel.
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 it with sufficient care.
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CAUTION
1 Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water
leakage or defect. In case of the loss of image data caused by
disassembly, repair or modification etc. by any party other than those
appointed by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., we shall bear no
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responsibility for damage.
2 Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause
defective operation, trouble, damage, fire, internal clouding, or water
leakage. This should be avoided.
• Locations reaching high temperatures such as those under direct
sunlight, in an automobile, etc.
• Locations close to fire
• Water depths in excess of 45 m
• Locations subject to vibrations
• Locations with high temperature and humidity or with severe
temperature changes
• Locations with volatile substances
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 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 it with sufficient care.
5 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 agentDo not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts
Commercial defogging
agents
Grease other than
specified silicone grease
Adhesive
Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline,
thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with
chemical detergents etc. Use pure water or
lukewarm water.
use stainless steel or brass. Wash with pure
water.
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 occur.
Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.
When repair is required, please contact a dealer or
a service station of OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Explanation
6 Jumping into the water with the Case in your pocket or in your hand,
throwing the Case from a boat or ship into the water, and other rough
handling may cause water leakage. Please handle with sufficient care,
when handing it over from hand to hand etc.
7 If the Case interior or the camera should become wet because of water
leakage, etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and contact your local
service station or dealer.
8 Please remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air
pressure may make it impossible to open the Case.
9 For safe use of the digital camera in this product, please read the
“Instruction Manual” for the digital camera carefully.
0 When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter
gets caught at the O-ring and the contact surface. It is caused for water
leakage.
a When you install your digital camera in the Case after taking pictures
in the water, it may cause the loss of transparency of the lens inside
even if you insert the supplied silica gel to the Case when drying the
camera is insufficient.
Check that all accessories are in the box.
Contact your dealer if accessories are missing or damaged.
• LCD hood
(on the body)
• LCD hood
strap
• O-ring remover
• Optical fiber
• Hand strap
cable adapter
• Case body
(Check that the O-ring is installed)
• Antireflective ring
(POSR-053)
• Silica gel (1g)• Silicone grease
• Lens cap
• Instruction manual
(this manual)
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Names of the parts
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1 Palm gr ip
*
2 Zoom Lever
*
3 Shutter lever
*
4 ON/OFF button
5 Front lid
6 Accessory mount
7 Diffuser
8 Op en/close dial
9 Lock knob
0 Lens ring
a LCD inner hood
b O-ring
c Tripod seat
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*
d INFO button
*
e ( (REC) button
*
f Mode dial knob
*
g q (Play) button
*
h F button/arrow pad S
*
i # button/Arrow pad X
Memo:
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.
*j OK/AFL butt on (*1)
(*1) During Underwater WideAngle 1 or Underwater Macro
shooting mode, the OK button
functions as the AF LOCK
button.
*
k button/arrow pad T
*
l MENU/Wi-Fi button
*
m Arrow pad W
n LCD monitor window
o Rear lid
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Using the accesories
Install the strap
Install the strap on the Case body.
Installation illustrationInstallation completed
Hand strap
Hand strap ring
How to use the hand strap
Pass your hand through the hand strap and adjust the length with the stop
button.
stop button
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Installation and removal of the LCD hood
Installation
Fit the LCD hood as shown in the figure into the guides above and below
the LCD monitor window one after the other.
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Removal
Remove the LCD hood from the guides above and below the LCD monitor
window one after the other by widening the LCD hood.
Guides
InstallationRemoval
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.
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Using the fiber cable adapter
The fiber cable adapter is required when connecting the separately
available UFL-1 underwater flash to the Case using an underwater optical
fiber cable (optional: PTCB-E02).
How to install
1 Attach the optical fiber cable adapter to the diffuser shown in the figure
below.
2 Put the underwater optical fiber cable plug all the way into the optical
cable insertion slot of the adapter until the black axis of the connector
is hidden.
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Remove the underwater optical fiber cable when you do not use it while
taking picture.
Memo:
The STYLUS TG-3’s RC mode can be used.
When UFL-2 is used, set camera and UFL-2 to RC mode.
For details, see the instruction manual of digital camera and UFL-2.
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Check the digital camera
Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case.
1. Battery Confirmation
The flash is used very frequently during underwater shooting.
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Before diving, make sure that you have enough remaining battery power.
2. Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken
Confirm that the image storage has a sufficient remaining number of
pictures to be taken.
3. Remove the hand strap from the digital camera.
When a digital camera is loaded without removing the strap, the strap may
get caught between the Case lids and may cause water leakage.
Attach the antireflective ring to the digital camera
Remove the lens ring from the digital camera, then attach the
antireflective ring.
CAUTION:
Change the digital camera setting when using the underwater wide
conversion lens (PTWC-01).
Press the MENU button, then select “PTWC-01” under “Accessory
Settings” - “Conversion Lens” in the “Camera Menu 2”. Then press the OK
button.
* Even if the setting has been changed, the four corners of the image may be
darkened when the zoom is used.
For details, see the instruction manual of the digital camera.
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2. Advance Check of the Case
Advance check 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 using, always perform the following advance checks.
CAUTION:
If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling, stop
using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station.
Remove the O-ring
1 Insert the O-ring remover into the gap between the O-ring and O-ring
groove wall.
2 Slip 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.)
3 Lift the O-ring, pinch it with your fingertips and pull it out of the Case.
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Remove any sand, dirt, etc.
After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O-ring, checks
for sand and other foreign matter adhered, damage and cracks can be
done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O-ring lightly with your
fingertips.
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Remove any foreign matter adhered to the O-ring groove using a lint-free
clean cloth or cotton swab. Also remove any sand or dirt adhered to the
O-ring contact surface on the front lid of the case.
CAUTION:
• When a 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 occur.
• 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, the O-ring
may be damaged or its deterioration will be accelerated.
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How to Apply Grease to the O-ring
Make sure that your fingers and the O-
Apply the exclusive
1
lubricant to each
O-ring.
Spread the lubricant
2
all over the O-ring.
Check that the O-ring
3
is free of scratches or
unevenness.
CAUTION:
• Always perform maintenance of the waterproof function even when the
Case has been opened every shooting. Neglecting this maintenance may
cause water leakage.
• When the Case is not to be used for a long time, remove the O-ring from
the groove to prevent deformat ion of the O-ring, apply a t hin coat of silicone
grease, and store it in a clean plastic bag or the like.
Examples of foreign matter sticking to the O-ring
ring are free of dirt, then squeeze the
appropriate amount of exclusive
lubricant onto a finger to spread onto the
entire circumference of the O-ring
(approx. 15 mm is adequate).
Apply the lubricant with 3 fingers and
spread it over the ring. Be careful not to
use force as this may stretch the O-ring.
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, be sure to
replace it with a brand-new O-ring.
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HairFibersGrains of sand
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Install the O-ring
Confirm that no foreign matter is in the gap and then fit the O-ring. At this
time, confirm that the O-ring does not stick out from the groove.
When sealing this product, make sure that no hairs, fibers, sand particles
or other foreign matter stick not only to the O-ring, but also to the contact
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surface (front cover). Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may
cause water leakage. Please check with special care.
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3. Install the digital camera
Open the Case
1 Slide the lock knob towards the arrow direction (1 of figure below).
2 Slide and hold the slide lock towards the arrow direction (2 of figure
below) and turn the open/close dial counter clockwise (3 of figure
below).
3 Turn the open/close dial to the position where it cannot be turned
further.
4 Open the rear lid of the Case gently.
Slide lock
Lock knob
Open
Open/close dial
CAUTION:
Do not exert too much force while turning the open/close dial. Doing so may
damage the dial.
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Load the digital camera
1 Confirm that the digital camera is OFF.
2 Gently insert the digital camera with the antireflective ring attached to
it into the Case.
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3 Insert 2 piling up silica gel bags (1g) between the bottom of the digital
camera and the Case.
The silica gel bag provided for prevention of fogging.
2
3
CAUTION:
• The silica gel bag will be caught when the Case is sealed and water
leakage will occur.
• Once silica gel has been used, the moisture absorption performance will
be impaired. Always replace the silica gel when the Case is opened and
closed.
Make sure the camera is loaded properly
Check the following points before sealing the Case.
• Is the digital camera loaded properly?
• Is silica gel inserted all the way at the specified location?
• Is the O-ring attached properly to the opening on the Case?
• Is there any dirt or foreign matter on the O-ring or the O-ring contact
surface on the front lid?
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Seal the Case
1 Close the Case gently while aligning the mounting projection of the rear lid
and groove.
2 Turn the open/close dial clockwise until lock.
• The Case is sealed.
3 Slide the lock knob towards the LOCK side.
Close
CAUTION:
• If the open/close dial is not fully turned, the Case will not be sealed. This
will cause water leakage.
• Close the rear lid of the Case so that the lens cap or LCD hood strap
doesn’t catch. If it catches, water leaks may result.
Check the operation of the loaded camera
After sealing the Case, check that the camera operations normally.
• Operate the ON/OFF button on the Case and confirm that the camera
turns ON/OFF.
• Press the shutter lever on the Case and confirm that the camera shutter
releases.
• Also operate other control buttons on the Case and confirm that the
camera functions properly.
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Water Leakage Test
The final test after loading the camera is explained below. Always perform
this test. It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. Confirm
the operation of the different buttons. The required time is about
5 minutes.
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• At first, immerse the Case for only 3 seconds and check that no water
enters the Case.
• Next, immerse the Case for 30 seconds and check that no water drop
etc. to the Case.
• Then, immerse the Case for 3 minutes, operate all buttons and levers,
and check the following:
- check that no water has entered the Case.
- check that the Case is not clouded.
- check that no water has entered the Case.
• If inside of the Case becomes cloudy or there is a water drop, do the
maintenance of the O-ring and perform the water leakage test again.
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4. Taking Pictures Under Water
Underwater shooting modes
kUnderwater Wide-Angle 1
Suitable for shooting a scene that extends across a wide range such as a
school of fish swimming through the water. Background blues are vividly
reproduced.
lUnderwater Wide-Angle 2
Because the focal length is fixed, suitable for shooting a large, fast moving
subject such as a dolphin or manta ray.
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 ray.
HUnderwater Macro
Suitable for close-up shooting of small fish and other underwater
creatures. Natural colors of the underwater are accurately reproduced.
CAUTION:
When taking macro pictures on the wide-angle and if getting too close to the
subject, the flash light may be missing in some parts of the picture or the light
volume may not be uniform.
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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How to select the shooting scene
1 Set the camera’s shooting mode
to “SCN”.
2 Press the left/right arrow pad to
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select the shooting scene, and
then press the OK/AFL button.
Locking AF during underwater shooting
When the “Underwater WideAngle 1” or “Underwater Macro”
mode is selected, you can easily
lock the focus position (AF lock
operation) by pressing the OK/AFL
button on the rear of the protector.
When the focus is locked, the AF
lock indicator appears on the LCD
monitor screen of the camera.
To cancel the AF lock, press the OK/
AFL button again.
Arrow pad
OK/AFL
button
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5. Handling After Shooting
Wash the Case with pure water
1 After use, clean the protector thoroughly with pure water as soon as
possible.
After use in sea water, soak it in pure water for a fixed time (30 minutes
to an hour) to remove any salt.
2 Operate the shutter lever and various buttons of the product in pure
water to clean and remove the salt attached to the shaft.
3 Take it out of the water and rinse with pure water.
CAUTION:
• Do not disassemble for cleaning.
• Drying the Case with salt adhered may impair the function. Always wash
off any salt after use.
Wipe off any waterdrop
Remove any drops of water from the case. Use air or a soft cloth not
leaving any fibers to thoroughly wipe any waterdrop from the joint between
the front and rear lid, the palm grip, the open/close dial and other
operating parts.
CAUTION:
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.
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Take out the digital camera
Open the Case carefully and take the digital camera out, then remove the
antireflective ring and attach the original ring.
CAUTION:
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• When opening the Case, take sufficient care that no water will 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, etc.
• Do not open or close the Case at locations where there is water spray or
sand.
• Take care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with hands wet with
sea water.
Dry the Case
After washing with pure water, use a clean cloth to wipe off any
waterdrops. Be sure to use a cloth free of salt residue that doesn’t leave
any loose fibers. Dry the Case completely at a well ventilated location in
the shade.
CAUTION:
• Do not use hot air from a hair dryer 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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6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function
The O-ring is a consumable product. Before each use, perform proper
maintenance. Always be sure to perform the O-ring maintenance
operation as described below. Neglecting this maintenance may become
the cause of water leakage.
Perform at the location without sand or dust, after washing and drying your
hands.
Remove the O-ring
Refer to P.15.
Remove any sand, dirt, etc.
Refer to P.16.
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring
Refer to P.17.
Install the O-ring
Refer to P.18.
Replace consumable parts
• 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 piece after a year has passed.
• 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, crack or loss of elasticity.
Note:
• Please use genuine Olympus silicone grease, silica gel and O-ring.
• Do not try to replace the O-ring by yourself.
• We recommend to perform the check periodically.
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7. Appendix
Specifications
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Compatible modelsOlympus digital camera
Pressure resistanceDepth of up to 45 m
Main materialsBody: Polycarbonate
Diameter of lens ring ∅52 mm
Operating
environment
DimensionsApprox. 153 mm (Width) x 113 mm (Height) x
WeightApprox. 430 g (camera and accessories not
Weight under
water
* We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the
Our phone customer support is available from 9 am to 9 pm
(Monday to Friday) ET
E-mail: distec@olympus.com
To find the nearest Service Centers, please visit: http://www.olympusamerica.com/repair
for Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxemburg,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
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For all European Countries not listed and in case that you can’t get connected
to the above mentioned number, please make use of the following
CHARGED NUMBERS: +49 40 - 237 73 899
Our Technical Customer Support is available from Monday to Thursday 9 am to 6 pm, Friday 9 am
to 3:30 pm CET.
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