Olympus SP-310/SP350 User manual

For the digital camera

SP-310/SP350

■Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-030.

■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-030

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Disclaimer

●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.

WARNING

CAUTION

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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. 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.

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.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Batteries

●Although the camera can be powered with two “AA”-size batteries,

it is recommended you use one CR-V3 battery. This will avoid the

risk of battery power running out during underwater shooting.

●Make sure that the battery electrodes do not get wet. This may

cause a malfunction or an accident.

●Refer to the camera instruction manual for additional cautions

regarding batteries.

Setting the camera mode

●The camera incorporates several shooting scene modes including

wide-angle and macro modes. These simplify underwater shooting

by enabling you to simply select the mode best suited to the scene

you’re shooting. For details, refer to “Shooting with Scene Modes”

on page E-27 of this manual.

●For information on setup, refer to the camera instruction manual.

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.

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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.

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

Examples for foreign matter sticking to the O-ring

Hair Fibers Grains of sand

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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 accessory mount, TTL cable

connector or tripod socket.

●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.

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.

.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.

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●Do not perform operations other than specified in this instruction

manual, do not remove or modify parts other than specified, and do

not use parts other than specified.

Any troubles in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from

the above actions shall be outside the guarantee.

●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.

Chemicals which cannot be used

Explanation

Volatile organic solvents,

chemical detergents

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.

Anticorrosion agent Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metallic parts

are treated with plating or aluminum oxidation.

Washing with pure water is sufficient.

Commercial defogging

agents Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always

use the specified desiccant silica gel.

Grease other than specified

silicone grease

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.

Adhesive Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.

When repair is required, please contact a dealer or a

service station of our company.

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Disclaimer ..................................................................................E-1

Please read the following before using the product ..................E-1

For safe use ..............................................................................E-1

Batteries ....................................................................................E-3

Setting the camera mode ..........................................................E-3

For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents..............................E-4

Handling the Product..................................................................E-5

Contents ..............................................................................E-7-8

1. Preparations ......................................................................E-9

Check the contents of the package. ..........................................E-9

Names of the parts ..................................................................E-10

Install the strap. ...................................................................... E-11

Master the basic operation. .................................................... E-11

Holding the Case ..................................................................E-11

How to Press the Shutter......................................................E-12

How to Use the Mode Dial ....................................................E-12

How to Use the Zoom Lever ................................................E-12

Setting the Zoom Lever ........................................................E-13

How to use the POWER Button............................................E-13

Removing the TTL cable connector cap ..............................E-14

Removing the hot shoe cable cap ........................................E-15

Lubricating the TTL Connector Thread ................................E-15

2. Advance Check of the Case ......................................E-16

Advance test before use ..........................................................E-16

Making sure the case is waterproof ......................................E-16

Advance Test........................................................................E-17

3. Install the digital camera. ..........................................E-18

Check the digital camera......................................................... E-18

Battery Confirmation ............................................................E-18

Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken

........E-18

Remove the hand strap from the digital camera.

............................E-18

Prepare the camera ................................................................E-18

Which digital cameras can be loaded? ................................ E-18

Check the operation of the camera. .................................... E-18

Open the Case. ...................................................................... E-19

Insert the digital camera. ........................................................ E-19

Insertion of silica gel ............................................................E-20

Set the mode dial..................................................................E-20

Check the loading status......................................................... E-21

Contents

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Seal the Case...........................................................................E-21

Install the special balance weight.............................................E-21

Check the camera operation. ..................................................E-22

Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood ..............................E-23

Installation ............................................................................E-23

Removal................................................................................E-23

Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap....................................E-24

Perform the final checks. ........................................................ E-24

Visual inspection ..................................................................E-24

Final Test ................................................................................E-25

4. Taking Pictures Under Water ....................................E-26

How to Use the Hand Strap ....................................................E-26

Take pictures carefully. .......................................................... E-26

Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor. ..............................E-26

Quietly press the shutter lever. ............................................ E-26

Caution when using the flash................................................E-26

Underwater Shooting According to the Scene Type

............E-27

Underwater shooting modes ....................................................E-27

Underwater Wide-Angle 1 ....................................................E-27

Underwater Wide-Angle 2 ....................................................E-27

Underwater Macro ................................................................E-27

Selecting the shooting scene mode. ...................................... E-28

6. Handling After Shooting..............................................E-29

Wipe off any waterdrop. ..........................................................E-29

Removing the digital camera................................................... E-30

Wash the Case with pure water. ............................................ E-31

Dry the Case. .......................................................................... E-31

7. Maintaining the Waterproof Function ....................E-32

Remove the O-ring...................................................................E-32

Remove any sand, dirt, etc. .................................................... E-32

Install the O-ring. .................................................................... E-34

How to Apply Grease to the O-ring ..........................................E-34

Replace consumable products. .............................................. E-35

Maintenance of the threaded sections on the

TTL cable and TTL cable connector ........................................E-35

Maintenance of the TTL Connector Cap ................................ E-36

8. Appendix ..........................................................................E-37

PT-030 Frequently Asked Questions ......................................E-37

Specifications ..........................................................................E-42

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1. Preparations

Check the contents of the package.

Check that all accessories are in the box.

Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged.

Case body

Lenscap

LCD hood

strap

Waterproof cap for the TTL cable

connector

(on the body)

(Check that the O-ring

is normal.)

Hand strap

Silicone grease Silica gel

Balance weight

O-ring remover

Waterproof cap

maintenance adapter

PT-030

デジタルカメラSP-350用

取扱説明書防水プロテクタ

Instruction Manual Underwater Case

For the digital camera SP-310 / SP-350

Mode d'emploi Caisson étanche

Pour l'appareil photo numérique SP-310 / SP-350

Bedienungsanleitung Unterwassergehäuse

Für die Digitalkamera SP-310 / SP-350

Manual de Instrucciones Caja estanca

Para la cámara digital SP-310 / SP-350

SP-310 / SP-350

Instruction manual

(this manual)

Authorised distributors list/

Authorised service centres list

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