Olympus UFL3 User Manual
UFL-3
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Information for Your Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
• Read and understand all instructions before using.
• Close supervision is necessary when any flash is used by or near
children. Do not leave flash unattended while in use.
• Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
• Do not operate if the flash has been dropped or damaged - until it has
been examined by qualified service personnel.
• Let flash cool completely before putting away.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this flash, but
take it to qualified service personnel when service or repair work is
required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when the flash
is used subsequently.
• The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus product. Please read this instruction
manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. Please keep this
instruction manual for reference after reading it.
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
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occurring from unsuitable use of this product.
z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be responsible for damage, lost
profits, etc., caused by loss of image data because of defects, disassembly,
repair or modification of this product by people other than third parties
specified by OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. or for other reasons.
z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. reserves the right to alter the features
and contents of this publication without obligation or advance notice.
For the latest information of product name and numbers etc., please
contact your local service station.
z If you have any queries regarding this manual, please contact your
local service station.
Please read the following items before use
This product is a precision device designed for use at a water depth within
75 m. Please handle it with sufficient care.
z Please read this instruction manual on handling and carrying out the
system check as well as care, maintenance and storage of this product.
z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall in no way be responsible for
accidents involving immersion of the flash. Any expenses incurred for
damage of internal materials or loss of recorded contents caused by
immersion of the flash will not be compensated.
z OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not pay any compensation for
accidents (injuries or material damage) that may occur during the use
of this product.
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For customers in North and South America
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB3(B)
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE”
mark cameras are intended for sales 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This instruction manual uses a variety of common symbols and icons to
assist you in proper handling and usage of this product properly, and to
warn you of potential hazards to yourself and others as well as to property.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a t riangle alerts you to important operating
and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the product.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
If the product is used without observing the information gi ven under this symbol,
serious injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information gi ven under this symbol,
injury or death may result.
If the product is used without observing the information gi ven under this symbol,
minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may
result.
DANGER
z This product is fitted with a high voltage circuit. Never dismantle or
modify it. It may cause burns by a short circuit.
z Do not use this product in places with the risk of combustible and
explosive gas present in the air. It may cause a fire or an explosion.
z Do not use the flash pointing to the driver etc. It may cause a serious
accident.
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WARNING
z Never use the flash in front of the eyes especially for infants or children
within 1 m. It may cause permanent vision impairment, etc.
z Keep the flash and batteries out of the reach of infants and children.
There is the possibility of the occurrence of the following types of
accidents:
• Swallowing of small parts. Please consult a physician immediately
if any parts have been swallowed.
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• Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent
vision impairment etc.
• Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and
close.
z If the following cases occur regardless of use on land or underwater*,
stop using it and turn off the power then remove the batteries
immediately. Please consult your local service station or dealer:
• If water or foreign objects come into contact with the electronic flash inside.
• If water penetration can be seen on the inside of the flash.
• If the product is in some way broken or internally exposed do not touch
it under any circumstances. Regardless of the batteries being
inserted, there is the possibility of an electrical shock by a short circuit.
* When using in water, come to the surface as fast as possible, however, keeping
in mind the needed time to come to the surface and the necessary
decompression time, wipe the body of any water and take out the batteries.
z Do not store the flash in locations with high humidity or dust and much
dust. It may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
z Do not use the flash when covering the light-emitting part with an easily
burnable item, such as a handkerchief.
z Do not touch the light-emitting part with your hand soon after the
continuous emission. It may cause burns.
z The grease for silicone O-ring for this product is not edible.
CAUTION
z If a bad smell, abnormal noise, deformation or smoke occurs stop use
immediately, turn off the power, and remove the batteries. Be careful
when removing the batteries as they may be hot. Contact your local
service station or dealer before using the product, as it may cause a fire
or burns.
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z 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 or may cause a fire.
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Do not alter the battery compartment or try to insert any foreign objects into it.
z Do not store the flash at the locations subject to vibrations. It may cause
malfunction.
z Opening and closing at locations with sand, dust, or dirt may impair the
waterproof characteristic and cause water leakage. This should be
avoided.
z This product has been designed and manufactured for use at a water
depth within 75 m. Please note that diving at depths in excess of 75 m
may cause deformation or damage to this product. In this case, water
penetration may occur.
z Rough handling, such as jumping into the water with the flash in your
hand or in an outside pocket or throwing the flash into the water could
lead to water penetration. Please always take care when handing it
from hand to hand etc.
z Before traveling by air, please make sure to remove the O-ring, otherwise
the difference in air pressure may make it impossible to open the flash.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.
DANGER
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Never heat or incinerate batteries. It could cause a fire or an explosion etc.
z Never contact terminals (+) and (-) with metal.
z Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them
from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins,
etc. It may cause burns and an injury by short circuit.
z Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
z Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or
subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.
It may cause burns or an injury by battery fluid leaks, overheating or an
explosion.
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z Do not use solder, transform, modify or dismantle the batteries. There
is the risk of destroying the terminal safety valve and the scattering of
internal contents. It may cause a fire or an explosion.
z Do not connect the batteries to a power socket or car cigarette lighter.
It could cause a fire or an explosion etc.
z If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with
clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.
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z Keep batteries dry at all times.
z Do not touch the batteries with wet hands. It may cause electrical
shocks or malfunctions.
z To prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, or causing a fire,
explosion or injury:
• Use only batteries recommended for use with this product.
• Never mix batteries (old and new batteries, charged and uncharged
batteries, batteries of different manufacture or capacity, etc.).
• Never attempt to charge alkaline or lithium batteries.
• Insert the batteries carefully with the correct polarity as described in
the operating instructions. Do not insert batteries forcibly into the
battery compartment.
• Never use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating
sheet or if the sheet is torn, as this may cause fluid leaks, fire, or
injury.
• Never use batteries if their body is not covered by the insulating
sheet or if the sheet is torn even if they are sold as new ones.
z The following batteries cannot be used:
Batteries whose bodies are
only partially or not at all
covered by an insulating sheet.
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Batteries whose - terminals
are raised, but not covered
by an insulating sheet.
Batteri es whose t erminal s are
flat and not completely covered
by an insulating sheet. (Such
batteries cannot be used even
if the - terminals are partially
covered.)
z If NiMH batteries are not charged within the specified time, stop
charging them and do not use them. Please read the manual carefully
to use the rechargeable batteries.
z Do not use batteries if they are cracked or broken. It may cause an
explosion or overheating.
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 Do not remove batteries immediately after using them. Batteries may
become hot during prolonged use, which may cause burns.
z If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing
and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately.
If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.
z Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration.
z Always remove batteries if they are not used for a long period.
Otherwise, batteries may become overheated, leak fluid or cause a fire
or an injury.
CAUTION
z Keep batteries’ terminals clean. If they are not clean from sweat or
grease, it may cause contact failure. Clean them with a dry cloth.
z Using batteries at a low temperature may cause a shorter battery life or
lower performance. Using the batteries at a moderate temperature will
restore the performance.
z Before going on a long trip, and especially before traveling abroad,
purchase an ample supply of extra batteries. The recommended
batteries may be difficult to obtain while traveling.
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About O-ring
Please note the following points to use the O-ring.
z 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 of foreign matter sticking to the O-ring
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Hair Fibers Grains of sand
z The O-ring is a consumption product. Please replace it at least once a
year with a new one. Also perform maintenance with every use.
z Deterioration of the O-ring will progress according to the conditions of
use and the storage conditions. Immediately replace the O-ring with a
new one if it is damaged, shows cracks, or has lost its elasticity.
z 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.
z Apply the specified silicone O-ring grease to the O-ring.
z 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 installing the
battery cap, close it after confirming that the O-ring has not come out of
the groove.
Handling the product
z Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause
defective operation, defects, trouble, damage, a fire, internal clouding,
or water leakage. Always avoid these locations:
• Place in direct sunlight such as in a closed vehicle.
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• Places where there are open fires.
• Places where water is deeper than 75 m.
• Places subject to vibrations.
• Places where high temperatures exist or high humidity and/or where
extreme differences in temperatures exist.
• Places where volatile chemicals are stored or used.
z Do not apply excessive force on the arm mount.
z In order to prevent the flash from overheating and losing quality, after
using the flash consecutively on full power, stop after 10 times for a
period of 10 minutes and allow the flash to cool down.
z When this product is not used for a long time, the O-ring may deteriorate,
diminishing its waterproof properties. Please check the O-ring before use.
z Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion prevention,
prevention of fogging, repair or other purposes. When these are used
for the flash directly or indirectly (with the chemicals in vaporized state),
they may cause cracking or other problems.
Chemicals which cannot
be used
Volatile organic solvents,
chemical detergents
Anticorrosion agent Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts
Adhesive Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.
Do not clean the flash with alcohol, gasoline,
thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with
chemical detergents etc. Pure water or lukewarm
water is sufficient.
use stainless steel or brass, and washing with
pure water is sufficient.
When repair is required, please contact your local
service station or dealer.
Explanation
z 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.
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Contents
Introduction............................................................................2
Please read the following items before use...........................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................3
Battery handling precautions.................................................5
About O-ring..........................................................................8
Handling the product ............................................................. 8
1. Name of the Parts..........................................................12
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Flash.................................................................................... 12
Checking the package contents........................................................ 12
2. Maintaining the Waterproof Function.............................14
Removing the O-ring ...........................................................14
Removing any sand, dirt, etc. ..............................................15
Applying grease to the O-ring..............................................16
Installing the O-ring .............................................................16
3. Inserting the Batteries ....................................................17
Usable batteries (sold separately) ....................................... 17
Inserting the batteries.......................................................... 17
4. Mounting the Flash.........................................................19
Attaching to an arm .............................................................19
Connecting to a camera’s underwater case ........................20
5. Using as TTL (auto-modulating) flash............................21
Turning on the electronic flash ............................................21
Shooting .............................................................................. 22
Using with RC A mode....................................................................... 22
Using with RC B mode....................................................................... 22
Shooting.............................................................................................. 22
6. Using as Slave Flash .....................................................23
Using the diffuser.................................................................24
Attaching the diffuser.......................................................................... 24
Detaching the diffuser........................................................................ 25
7. Handling After Shooting .................................................26
Cleaning the flash with pure water ......................................26
Wiping off any waterdrops...................................................26
Removing the batteries........................................................26
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