Olympus PT-EP06L User Manual

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PT-EP05L/06L Instruction Manual

PT-EP05L/06L

©2011
Printed in China

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Manual de instrucciones

 Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-EP05L/06L (hereinafter Case).
 Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. Please keep

this instruction manual for reference after reading it.

 Wrong usage 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

z Unauthorized copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited.

Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited.

z 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 improper use of this product.

Please read the following items before use

z This Case is a precision device designed for use at a water depth within 45 m. Please handle it with

sufficient care.

z 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.

z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not 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.

z OLYMPUS 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 person, as well as property damage. These pictographs and their meanings are
shown below.

WARNING

CAUTION

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This shows the content regarding assumption of 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.

For customers in Europe

The "CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements
for safety, health, environment and customer protection. CE-mark products are for
sale in Europe.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection
of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal
of this product.

For customers in USA

FCC Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to
operate.

For customers in CANADA

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 heights.

• 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.

2 Do not store this product with batteries for light or a digital camera still containing batteries loaded in

it.
Storage with batteries inserted may lead to battery leakage and fire hazard.

3 If leakage of water should occur with a camera installed in this product, quickly remove the batteries

from the camera or the Case. 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 due to strong impact with a rock or other hard objects. Please handle it with sufficient care.

5 Do not look directly at the light when it is on.

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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 responsibility for damage.

2 Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause defective operation, defects,

damage, fire, internal fogging, 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

• A water depth in excess of 45 m

• Locations subject to vibrations

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• Locations with high temperature and humidity or with extreme 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 is subjected to impacts or heavy objects are placed onto it, the digital camera
may be 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.

Chemicals which cannot be

Volatile organic solvents,
chemical detergents

Anticorrosion agent

Commercial defogging
agents

Grease other than specified
silicone grease

Adhesive

6 Jumping into the water with the Case 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 There is the light circuitry inside, so do not let the inside of the Case getting wet.
8 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.

9 Be careful not to apply excessive force to the zoom dial, accessory mount or tripod seat.
0 Remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air pressure may make it impossible to open the

Case.

a For safe use of the digital camera in this product, please read the “Instruction Manual” for the digital

camera carefully.

b 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.

c The lens port cannot be removed.
d Do not use as an underwater torch for diving.

used

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 for cleaning.

Do not use anticorrosion agents. Pure water is sufficient when washing
the metal parts as stainless steel and brass are used.

Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always use the specified
desiccant silica gel.

Use only the specified silicone grease for the 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.

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Battery handling precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or
causing electrical shocks or burns.

DANGER

z Never heat or incinerate batteries.
z Never contact terminals (+) and (–) with metal.
z Do not use solder, transform, modify or dismantle the batteries.

WARNING

z Keep batteries dry at all times.
z Do not touch the batteries with wet hands.
z Use only batteries recommended for use with this product.
z Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged batteries, batteries of different

manufacture or capacity, etc.).

z If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during

operation, stop using it. It may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Please contact your local service
station or dealer.

z Always remove batteries if they are not used for a long period.

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Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1

Please read the following items before use ........................................................................... 1

For safe use ........................................................................................................................... 1

Battery handling precautions.................................................................................................. 4

1.Preparations .........................................................................................................7

Check the contents of the package........................................................................................ 7

Names of the parts........................................................................................................... 8

Using the accesories.............................................................................................................. 9

Installing and removing of the LCD hood ......................................................................... 9

Mounting and removing the body cap.............................................................................. 9

Installing the diffuser ...................................................................................................... 10

2.Advance check of the Case...........................................................................11

Advance check before use ................................................................................................... 11

3.Loading the digital camera............................................................................12

Check the digital camera...................................................................................................... 12

Open the Case ..................................................................................................................... 13

Attach the flash to the camera and raise the light emitting part ........................................... 13

Insert the batteries for the light............................................................................................. 14

Load the digital camera ........................................................................................................ 15

Make sure the camera is loaded properly ............................................................................ 15

Seal the Case....................................................................................................................... 16

Attach the diffuser ................................................................................................................ 16

Check the operation of the loaded camera .......................................................................... 16

Water leakage test ............................................................................................................... 17

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4.Connecting the underwater flash ................................................................18

Connecting the underwater optical fiber cable ..................................................................... 18

5.Installing the underweater conversion lens ............................................19

6.Taking pictures under water.........................................................................20

Select the shooting modes ................................................................................................... 20

Underwater shooting modes ................................................................................................ 20

7.Handling after shooting ..................................................................................21

Wipe off any waterdrop ........................................................................................................ 21

Unload the digital camera and batteries............................................................................... 21

Wash the Case with pure water ........................................................................................... 21

Dry the Case ........................................................................................................................ 22

8.Maintaining the waterproof function..........................................................23

Remove the O-ring...............................................................................................................23

Remove any sand, dirt, etc. ................................................................................................. 23

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Install the O-ring................................................................................................................... 23

Applying grease to the O-ring .............................................................................................. 24

Replace consumable products............................................................................................. 24

9.Appendix ..............................................................................................................25

Specifications....................................................................................................................... 25

Supplied accessories for PT-EP05L/06L ....................................................................... 25

Optional accessories...................................................................................................... 25

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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 are missing or damaged.

Case body
(Check that the O-ring is installed.)

• Hand strap

• LCD hood (on the body)

• Body cap

• O-ring remover

• Silica gel (1g)

• Silicone grease

• Diffuser

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• Optical fiber cable
insertion slot cap (2)

• Flash window cover

• Antireflective ring

• Instruction manual (this manual)

CAUTION:

• After purchase, be sure to do maintenance even in brand-new condition. Neglecting the maintenance may
become the cause of water leakage.
For how to maintenance the case, refer to P.23.

• The zoom gear PPZR-EP02 (sold separately) is required to use the zoom.
For details, refer to P.12.

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Names of the parts

PT-EP05L

PT-EP06L

1 Open/close dial
2 Slide lock

*3 Shutter lever
*4 ON/OFF button

5 Accessory mount
6 Light ON/OFF button
7 Light
8 Optical fiber cable insertion

slots

9 Zoom dial

*0 q (Play) button
*a (Erase) button
*b Mode dial knob

Note:

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.

*c G/Fn button (PT-EP05L)
*d U button (PT-EP05L)
*e ( (REC) button
*f INFO (Info display) button
*g F (Exposure correction)

button/Cross-cursor button

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*h# button/Cross-cursor

button X (PT-EP05L)

*i OK button
*j jY button/Cross-cursor

button T

*k MENU button

*l P button/Cross-cursor

button W (PT-EP05L)

m LCD monitor window
n LCD hood
o# button/U button/Cross-

cursor button X
(PT-EP06L)

p P button/G button/

Cross-cursor button W
(PT-EP06L)

q O-ring
r LCD inner hood
s Tripod seat
t Battery box

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