PT-EP05L_06L_JP-COVER.fm 1 ページ 2011年7月15日 金曜日 午前10時15分 PT-EP05L/06L PT-EP05L/06L Instruction Manual http://www.olympus.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 1 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 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.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 2 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 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.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN01.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 21, 2011 11:18 AM • 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.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 4 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 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 Keep batteries dry at all times. Do not touch the batteries with wet hands.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 5 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 Please read the following items before use ........................................................................... 1 For safe use ........................................................................................................................... 1 Battery handling precautions...............
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 6 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM Install the O-ring ................................................................................................................... 23 Applying grease to the O-ring .............................................................................................. 24 Replace consumable products ............................................................................................. 24 9.Appendix .................................................
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 7 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 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. • LCD hood (on the body) • Case body (Check that the O-ring is installed.
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PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 9 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM Using the accesories Installing and removing of the LCD hood Installation Fit the LCD hood as shown in the figure into the rails above and below the LCD monitor window one after the other. Removal Remove the LCD hood from the rails above and below the LCD monitor window one after the other by widening the LCD hood.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 10 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM Installing the diffuser 1 Attach the diffuser to the port adapter. Diffuser Port adapter 2 Attach the hand strap on the Case body. 3 Install the diffuser on the Case.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 11 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 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.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 12 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 3. Loading the digital camera Check the digital camera Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. 1. Battery confirmation It is impossible to change the batteries when using the Case. Make sure that you have sufficient remaining battery capacity before use. 2. Check the remaining number of pictures Check that the image storage medium has enough room for the number of pictures you want to take. 3.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 13 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM Open the Case 1 Slide and hold the slide lock towards the arrow direction (1) and turn the open/close dial clockwise (2). 2 Open the rear lid of the Case gently. 1 Slide lock 2 CAUTION: Do not apply too much force while turning the open/close dial. Doing so may damage the dial. Attach the flash to the camera and raise the light emitting part Attach the flash supplied with the camera. Make sure to raise the light emitting part.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 14 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM Insert the batteries for the light Open the battery lid. Insert 2 AAA batteries on the ribbon. Pay attention to the battery direction. Close the battery lid.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 15 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM Load the digital camera 1 Confirm that the digital camera is OFF. 2 Gently load the digital camera into the Case. 3 Insert a silica gel bag (1g) between the bottom of the digital camera and the Case. The silica gel bag provided for prevention of fogging. 2 3 CAUTION: • If the silica gel bag is caught when the Case is sealed, water leakage will occur. • Once silica gel has been used, the moisture absorption performance will be impaired.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 16 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM Seal the Case 1 Close the Case gently while aligning the mounting projection of the rear lid and groove of the open/close dial. 2 Turn the open/close dial counter clockwise. • The Case is sealed. 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 is not caught. If it is caught, water leakage may be caused.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 17 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 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. The required time is about five minutes. Confirm the operation of the different buttons. • At first, immerse the Case for only three seconds and check that no water drop etc. to inside of the Case. • Next, immerse the Case for 30 seconds and check that no water drop etc.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN02.fm Page 18 Wednesday, July 20, 2011 12:27 PM 4. Connecting the underwater flash Connecting the underwater optical fiber cable To connect the UFL-2 underwater flash (optional) to the Case using an underwater optical fiber cable (optional: PTCB-E02), follow the procedures below. Connecting the underwater optical fiber cable 1 Put the underwater optical fiber cable plug into the optical fiber cable insertion slot. Insert firmly until it stops next to the flash window cover.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 19 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 5. Installing the underweater conversion lens Attaching the conversion lens. The underwater macro conversion lens PTMC-01 (optional) and underwater wide conversion lens PTWC-01 (optional) are supported. En Vignetting in the four corners may occur when using the underwater wide conversion lens (PTWC-01) on land. Also, the camera built-in flash cannot be used with the underwater wide conversion lens.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 20 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 6. Taking pictures under water Select the shooting modes For E-PL3 Assign the underwater mode to an Fn button to easily switch to that mode. Select [ / ] in [Button Function] in [ ] of [ ] in [MENU], then press the OK button. *[ menu display] of [ ] in [MENU] must be set to ON. In case of E-PM1, assign to the ((REC) button or Cross-cursor button T. Note: • Press the Fn button to switch between Underwater Wide-Angle and Underwater Macro modes.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 21 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 7. Handling after shooting Wipe off any waterdrop After underwater shooting, remove any water drop 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 lever and the open/close dial. CAUTION: Water left between the front and rear lids can get inside the Case once it is opened. Please dry these areas carefully.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 22 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM Dry the Case After washing with pure water, use a lint-free soft cloth without any salt on it to wipe off any water drop and dry the Case completely at a well ventilated location in the shade. CAUTION: Do not use hot air from a hair drier 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.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 23 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 8. 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 Open the Case and remove the O-ring.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 24 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM Applying grease to the O-ring 1 Apply only Olympus exclusive grease to O-ring. Make sure that your fingers and the O-ring are free of dirt, and squeeze about 5 mm of grease onto a finger. (5 mm is the most appropriate amount.) 2 Spread the grease onto the entire circumference of the O-ring. Spread the grease onto the entire circumference of the O-ring using 3 fingers. Be careful not to use excessive force as this may stretch the O-ring.
PT-EP05L_06L_EN.Book Page 25 Friday, July 15, 2011 10:30 AM 9. Appendix Specifications Underwater case Supported camera PT-EP05L PT-EP06L E-PL3 E-PM1 Pressure resistance Depth of down to 45 m (147 feet) Main materials Main body: Polycarbonate O-ring: Silicone rubber Light batteries 2 AAA batteries (Alkaline / NiMH) Lighting time Dimensions Approx.
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