Instruction Manual DC300/DC310 Digital Underwater Camera Set D I G I T A L
MUST DO 1. Read warnings in manual (pages 6-8). 2. If you have any questions after reading this manual or problems regarding the SeaLife digital camera, housing or accessories follow these instructions: Do not contact dealer; do this: •Check trouble shooting guide in this manual or on the SeaLife website www.sealife-cameras.com •If this does not solve the problem contact SeaLife Customer Service: USA (856) 866-9192. For other countries, contact the Sealife national distributor.
Limited Warranty This product will be replaced or repaired free of charge within 1 year from the purchase date in the case of a manufacturing defect, if the complete defective product is sent freight prepaid at the sender’s risk with prepayment for handling and shipping of US$10.00 to: Pioneer Research, Attn: SeaLife Service Center, 97 Foster Road, Suite 5, Moorestown, NJ 08057, or to the SeaLife distributor in your country of residence.
WARNING Only use SeaLife AC power adapter item #SL13132 with 3.3 volt DC output. Using any other AC adapter will damage the camera.. The inner camera is not waterproof or water resistant. Use the inner camera only inside the SeaLife waterproof housing when in or around water. Follow waterproof housing instructions carefully to prevent water damage to camera. Water damage to camera is not covered by warranty unless it has been determined that the damage was a result of a manufacturing defect.
WARNING Do not insert or drop any objects into the SD memory card or battery slots. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not attempt to modify this camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your local authorized SeaLife service facility. Do not touch camera, charger or AC adapter during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter.
WARNING Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction. Do not move the camera while it is attached to AC adapter, USB or video cable. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera.
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 How It Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Common (Optional) Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Rear view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mode dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 LCD monitor information . . . . . . 17 LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MENU OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Record menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 IMAGE SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 QUALITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 EXPOSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 WHITE BALANCE . . . . . . . . . . . 46 DIGITAL ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 ISO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 QUICK VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 LCD BRIGHTNESS . . . . . . . . . . 47 Movie menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Playback menu . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION How It Works - A Very Unique Camera Land & Sea® The SeaLife Reefmaster Digital Land & Sea camera allows you to choose between Land Mode for taking land pictures, Sea Mode for taking underwater pictures and Flash mode for taking underwater pictures with your SeaLife External flash (optional accessory). This is essential for taking great pictures and achieving the perfect picture exposure.
Land Mode: If you are taking land pictures, set the camera to Land Mode. Now the camera is automatically programmed to take great land pictures. The camera evaluates light conditions through the lens. If it’s too dark, the camera uses the built-in flash to fire a pre-flash (to test the picture quality) and a primary flash for taking a properly exposed picture. If you like, you can override the camera’s fully automatic functions.
Package contents Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: ■ Digital camera ■ Software CD-ROM ■ Video cable ■ Camera strap ■ Quick Guide ■ Camera Carry Case ■ USB cable ■ Underwater Housing ■ Deflector for External Flash Common (Optional) Accessories: ■ SD memory card (up to 256MB capacity) ■ AC power adapter (3.
GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front view Focus switch Macro - Land: 2’ - 3’ (55cm to 90cm), underwater: n/a Portrait - Land: 3’ - 6’ (90cm to 1.8m), underwater: n/a Landscape / Seascape - Land: 6’ to infinity (1.8m to infinity), underwater: 3.5’ to infinity, (107 cm to infinity) 1. Shutter button 2. Optical viewfinder 3. Lens cover 4. Focus switch 5. Flash 14 6. Lens 7. Strap eyelet 8. Jack cover 9. DC IN jack 10. USB connector 11.
Rear view 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Arrow button (up) Thumbnail button Arrow button (left) Flash button OKOK button Digital zoom button Arrow button (right) Self-timer button Arrow button (down) Delete button 1. LED indicator 5. Menu button 2. Viewfinder 6. Power button 3. LCD monitor 7. Mode dial 4. 8. Battery/SD card cover Display button - Hold for 3 seconds to access Quick Review function. Also select between MACRO flash and FAR flash when camera is in Flash mode and using External Flash. 9.
Mode dial 1. 2. 3. 4. Record mode Playback mode (Review) Setup mode Movie mode Mode Description Record Mode Playback mode (Review) Use this mode to capture still images. Use this mode to view images & videos, delete images & video clips, view a slide show, view thumbnail displays. Use this mode to adjust camera settings and Land & Sea exposure modes. Use this mode to record video (movie) clips.
LCD monitor information in Record mode These indicators are displayed when recording still images: in Land mode* Land mode Sea mode Flash mode 1. Exposure Program mode Land mode Sea mode Flash mode 2. Battery level Full battery power Medium battery power Virtually no battery power 3. Slow shutter speed warning 4. Flash mode Auto flash Red-eye reduction Fill flash (on) Flash off 5. Macro mode 6. Self-timer mode 7.
These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. Movie mode 2. Battery level Full battery power Medium battery power Virtually no battery power 3. Recordable movie time 4. Card indicator 5. Time (24-hour-format) 6. Date (year-month-day) These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 1. Battery level Full battery power Medium battery power Virtually no battery power 2. Protect indicator 3. DPOF indicator 4. Folder number and image number 5.
GETTING STARTED You can use either 2 AA size batteries (High-Energy Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium) or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power the camera. Battery power is convenient for recording images or video clips while AC adapter power is recommended for transferring images to your computer. Installing the batteries 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow. 3. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity marks (+ or -). 4.
Loading a SD memory card (optional accessory) The camera comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips. 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow. 3. Insert the SD memory card.
Choosing the language 1. Select a language that you prefer by using the / button. 2. Press the OK button to confirm. • The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off. • The provided languages are [English], [Français], [Deutsch], [Español], [Portugués], [Italiano], [ ], [ ], and [ ] Setting the date and time Follow these steps to set the correct date and time. 1. Turn mode dial to Setup mode. 2. Select Date Setup from menu option. 3.
Setting the image resolution and quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your image. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up more memory space. High resolution/quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail.
RECORD MODE Taking pictures Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.6" LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended that you only compose images by using the viewfinder. Using the LCD monitor you can compose images more accurately, but at the cost of battery consumption. Always use the image LCD for macro shots, to avoid parallax error.
Using the LCD monitor and QUICK REVIEW mode 1. Open the lens cover. 2. Turn the mode dial to mode. 3. Turn the camera on by pressing the button. 4. By pressing the button repeatedly in mode when quick view is ON, the LCD status will change cyclically. LCD on and OSD • LCD on • LCD off 5. Press and hold LCD button for 3 seconds to activate Quick Review mode. The last picture taken will be displayed. Use / buttons to scroll between pictures in memory.
Using the macro focus setting Use the macro focus setting to shoot a close-up of the subject on land, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 2 to 3ft (60 to 90 cm). 1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to the mode, and power on the camera. 2. Move the focus switch located on the front side of the camera to the position. ■ The icon appears on the LCD monitor and Camera’s focus is now set to status LCD. macro distance. 3. Compose the picture. 4. Press the shutter button.
Using the digital zoom By using the digital zoom, images can be enlarged so that the subject appears closer. However, the more the image is enlarged, the grainier the image will become. The digital zoom function is only available when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to ON. To capture a digitally zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to mode, and power on the camera. 2. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the button. 3.
Using the self-timer The self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the activation of the self-timer by pressing the shutter button, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly for 7 seconds and then blinking faster for the rest of 3 seconds. This allows you to get into the scene when taking group images. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Open the lens cover, turn mode dial to the mode, and power on the camera. 3. Press the button. ■ The icon appears on the LCD monitor. 4.
Flash Modes The camera has four flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash (on), and Flash Off. The modes appear cyclically when you press the button on the rear side of the camera. The table below will help choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Description [ ] Auto Flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient conditions. Select this mode for general photography. [ ] Red-eye Reduction The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main flash fires.
Taking pictures manually You can manually adjust conditions such as EV compensation, white balance, or ISO speed when taking pictures. For EV compensation, white balance, or ISO speed information, refer to Exposure, White balance, or ISO in the Record menu. To take pictures manually: 1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to mode, and power on the camera. 2. Press the button. 3. Move to Exposure, White balance, or ISO by using the / button. 4. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 5.
PLAYBACK MODE (Review images) In the mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly search for the image you want. Viewing images You may view your images without opening the lens cover since the lens is not used for playback. The camera lens is protected during playback. 1. Turn the mode dial to the mode and power on the camera. 2. Select the image that you want to view by using the / button.
Zoom Playback While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Turn the mode dial to the mode and power on the camera. 2. Select the image that you want to view by using the / button. 3. Enlarge the image by pressing OK. ■ Pressing OK once magnifies the image to 2X. Pressing it again magnifies the image to 4X. 4. To view the different portion of the enlarged image, press the / / / button. 5.
Displaying thumbnail images This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Turn the mode dial to the mode and power on the camera. 2. Press the button. ■ Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor (assuming there are nine or more images in the memory). ■ To view a full-sized image, press OK after selecting it by using the / / / button.
Protecting one image/video clip You can protect the image/video clip from being accidentally erased by using the protect function in the Playback menu. Follow the steps below to perform protect function: Protecting one image/video clip 1.Turn the mode dial to mode and power on the camera. ■ The last image/video clip appears on the LCD monitor. 2.Select the image/video clip you wish to protect by using the / button. 3. Press the button. Select Protect by using the / button. 4. Press the button.
Setting DPOF DPOF allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts SD memory cards. The DPOF/card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified. To set DPOF: 1. Turn the mode dial to mode and power on the camera. 2. Press the button. Select DPOF by using the / button. 3.
To delete all images/video clips at once: 1. Turn the mode dial to mode and power on the camera. 2. Press the button on the rear side of the camera. 3. Select Delete all by using the / button. 4. Press the button. 5. Select [Yes] by using the / button and then press OK. ■ A progress bar displays, showing the process of deletion. After that, [ “No image”] pops up. Turn the mode dial to the other mode to exit the screen.
MOVIE MODE Recording video clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. 1. Open the lens cover, turn the mode dial to the mode, and power on the camera. ■ The recordable movie time displays on the status LCD and the LCD monitor. 2. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button. ■ The elapsed time displays on the LCD monitor while recording a video clip. ■ To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Viewing video clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the mode dial to mode and power on the camera. 2. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the / 3. Press OK to start. ■ To pause playback at any time, press OK again. ■ To stop playback, press the / button. Pressing OK or the status as follows: button. / button while playing back the video clip will change the • The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clip back.
TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. First, you need to connect the camera to your computer by using the USB cable and then transfer the images/video clips. To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Installing the USB driver on Windows computers The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is only needed for Windows 98. Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary. 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install USB Driver.” Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the USB driver installation is complete, restart your computer.
Step 3: Downloading images/video clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive. You can download images/video clips by copying them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on a Macintosh) to your hard drive or to another kind of disk. For computers running Windows Open the “removable disk” by double clicking on it. Double click on the folder. Your images are inside the folder(s).
INSTALLING MGI PHOTOSUITE® MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can easily retouch, compose and organize your images. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more. Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program. To install MGI PhotoSuite®: 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install MGI PhotoSuite®.
INSTALLING MGI PHOTOVISTA® MGI PhotoVista® is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360° panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment. PhotoVista’s powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes. To install MGI PhotoVista®: 1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.
INSTALLING THE USER’S MANUAL In an effort to conserve energy and preserve our world’s forests and wildlife, this manual is only provided on the CD-Rom in PDF format. We suggest you read through the instruction manual and print only those pages you need for future reference. The only requirement for viewing the User Manual on the CD ROM is that you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. For Windows users: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.
INSTALLING ACROBAT READER For Windows users: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install Acrobat Reader.” Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. For Mac users: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the ca-mera into your CD-ROM drive. 2. Select and double-click “Acrobat Reader.” 3. Select and double-click the language you prefer. 4. Double-click “Reader Installer.” 5.
MENU OPTIONS Record menu You can use the Record menu to select image size, image quality, ISO speed, Quick View or digital zoom. You can also adjust exposure, white balance, or LCD brightness in the Record menu. The Record menu even allows you to enable digital zoom or quick view function. To access the Record menu, turn the mode dial to mode and then press the button. Scroll through the menu options by using the / button.
White balance Your camera adjusts the white balance of each scene automatically. However, the images that your camera captures will appear different under different lighting conditions (daylight, cloudy, sunset, tungsten, fluorescent lights). Unlike your eyes, which can easily adjust to different lighting conditions (lighting temperatures), a digital camera cannot always differentiate between lighting types. Under some lighting conditions the image may appear in strange shades.
Quick view By enabling quick view, you can temporarily view the image on the LCD monitor right after you take a picture. After a temporary preview, the camera returns to mode automatically. To enable quick view, first press the button. Then select [On] by using the / button and press OK. • During the Quick view, you have the option to delete the image. See page 35 for details. • Turning the Quick View off will also turn off the Instant delete feature.
Playback menu Use the Playback menu to create an on-camera slide show, configure DPOF settings, or transfer images to a memory card. You can also use the Playback menu to protect an image, delete all images at once, or adjust the LCD brightness. To access the Playback menu, turn the mode dial to mode and then press the button. Scroll through the menu options by using the / button. Protect Refer to “Protecting one image/video clip” in PLAYBACK MODE.
Setup menu Select between Land & Sea exposure programs and other general camera preferences in the SET-UP mode. Turn the mode dial to SET-UP mode and navigate to the option you wish to configure by using the / button. LAND & SEA® EXPOSURE PROGRAM SETTING Switch the mode dial to the SET-UP mode and navigate to the option you wish to configure by using the / button. This unique camera offers the option to set the exposure program for land or sea (underwater) use.
Format This option formats the internal memory (or memory card ) and erases all stored images and data. To perform the format function, first press the button. Then select [Yes] by using the / button and press OK. A progress bar displays, showing the progress of formatting. Beep The camera makes a sound (beep) each time you press the camera button if this function is enabled. Press the button. Select [On] or [Off] by using the / button and then press OK.
Reset to default If you wish to restore all camera settings to their original status, select this option and then press the button. Select [Yes] by using the / button and then press OK. The table below shows the default setting for each item. Item Description Image size 2048 x 1536 pixels Image quality Super Fine Flash Auto LCD brightness 0 Quick view On White balance Auto EV compensation 0.
Date imprint If you set imprint function, your image will be displayed with date on it. To enable this function, first press the button. Then select [Yes] by using the / button and press OK. Video out You can view your images on a TV. Remember to select correct video output type according to where you locate. Otherwise, there will be white lines on a stored image. To set this option, first press the button. Then select the / button and press OK. [NTSC] [PAL] : select this format when located in the U.S.A.
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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Image quality Recording media Lens LCD monitor Self-timer Zoom Exposure compensation Exposure Program White balance Compressed format Standards Interface Operating environment Power Tripod socket Dimensions Weight Description 3.3-Megapixel CCD Super-Fine/Large (2048 x 1536 pixels) Fine/Medium (1024 x 768 pixels) Normal/Small (640 x 480 pixels) 8MB internal memory; SD memory card (optional) (up to 256MB capacity) Fixed focal length: 7.
Underwater Housing Instructions Important: Please carefully read and understand these instructions before using camera and housing underwater. DC300/ DC310 DC300: SeaLife Reefmaster Dive Easy Housing (SL113) • Depth rated and tested to 200ft. (60M) • Fully rubbered armored for water and shock protection. • Includes Sportsfinder. • Soft rubber grips. • Optical glass lens port. Front view of underwater housing • Stainless steel hardware - corrosion proof.
MUST DO for underwater housing: 1. Read these instructions before using the underwater housing. 2. Do not exceed the depth rating printed on the lens port of the housing. 3. Keep main O-Ring perfectly clean. • Clean main O-ring with cleaning brush provided before every use. Do not remove O-ring. Do not grease O-Ring. • Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry. • Housing uses one large O-ring at housing sealing lid. Never use housing without O-ring in place.
Open view of housing The housing uses one O-ring to form a waterproof seal Contact SeaLife Service Center if O-ring is damaged and requires replacement. Important: Carefully inspect o-ring for salt, sand, hair, cuts, tears or other damage. Clean o-ring before every use. Replace o-ring if damaged.
Main O-ring and keeping a waterproof seal The SeaLife housing uses one O-ring to form a waterproof seal. Every housing is tested for quality and a waterproof seal. It is your responsibility to maintain the housing and ensure it remains waterproof. Our research and testing shows that 99% of leaks are the result of not cleaning or caring for the O-ring. Warranty does not cover a water-damaged camera unless it is clearly determined that a manufacturing defect caused the leak.
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SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Rear View of DC300 Dive-Easy housing (item #SL113) Monitor frame for attaching optional sunshade. External Flash Exposure control. When camera is set to External Flash mode, press the LCD button to select between: Macro Flash - for optimal exposure of pictures inside 2’ shooting distance. Far Flash - for optimal exposure beyond 6’ shooting distance.
SeaLife ReefMaster Underwater Camera Housing Rear View of DC310 Advanced housing (item #SL118) Mode dial Select between Record, Playback, Movie and Set-Up modes. Navigation buttons Up thumbnails External Flash Exposure control. When camera is set to External Flash mode, press the LCD button to select between: Macro Flash - for optimal exposure of pictures inside 2’ shooting distance. Far Flash - for optimal exposure beyond 6’ shooting distance.
How to set-up the Underwater Housing Set up camera 1. Insert 2 fully charged Ni-MH batteries (size AA, capacity at least 1800 mAh). See page 68 for more battery information. Make sure you insert the batteries with the correct + and – polarity. 2. Clean camera lens with dry, clean cotton cloth. 3. Set camera focus lens to Seascape/Landscape distance, (left position). DO NOT SET TO MACRO or Portrait. 4. Remove camera strap since this may prevent the camera from correctly seating itself inside the housing. 5.
7. Do not allow any water droplets to get inside housing. This will cause the inside of the housing to fog. 8. Close housing lid tightly. Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent the housing from closing. Make sure lid is tightly pressed into housing, ( see picture). 9. Close housing latch. Make sure the lid is pressed flat and evenly against the housing body. The housing may leak if the lid is not flat against the housing Close housing lid tightly, then close latch. when closed.
Using and cleaning the underwater housing and camera Entering the water with housing 1. Do not enter water with camera in your hand. Have someone hand you the camera after you have entered the water. 2. For tips on taking pictures, see “Great Pictures Made Easy” on page 65. After using housing underwater 1. Before entering dive boat, hand housing to someone on the boat. 2. Make sure the sealed housing is placed in a fresh water tank available on most dive boats.
Great Pictures Made Easy Taking underwater pictures is much different that taking land pictures. Here are the most important tips to taking great pictures underwater: 1. Crystal Clear water. Crystal Clear water is essential for good underwater pictures. Remember the human eye can see more detail than a camera. In other words, your eyes see the water as being clearer than it actually is. Floating particles like algae, and silt cause low visibility. Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins.
5.Take several pictures of the same subject. Use different distances and angles. (Allow about 10 seconds between shots for the flash to re-charge). Study and compare the good and bad pictures and you will soon be a master. Never touch any sea creatures. Consult your dive master about approaching dangerous creatures or structures. 6. Use SeaLife Macro and Wide Angle Lenses for dramatic close-ups.
Battery Selection Guide: It is important to use only AA batteries designed for high drain electronic devices. Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) We suggest using SeaLife 1800 mAh Ni-MH rechargeable batteries or higher mAh rated Ni-MH battery. With Ni-MH batteries, you can expect about 2 hours of normal operating usage.
Battery Life We have tested the following batteries under normal and extreme operating conditions. The following operating times are averages and can vary depending on age of battery, temperature and other factors. Normal conditions (designed to simulate operating conditions when scuba diving): 1. Turn camera on, take a test picture. Set to Sea Mode. Put in housing, close housing. 2. 90 minutes later: Turn power on. Take three pictures on land.
Trouble shooting guide Problem Possible cause Corrective Action No Power Battery power low. . . . . . . . . . . Replace or recharge batteries. Wrong type of batteries. . . . . . . Use only AA designed for high drainage electronics. (see battery selection guide) Battery + and - not inserted correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Check that batteries are inserted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . correctly. Power save function activated. . Turn camera back on. Camera damaged .
Problem Possible cause Grainy picture Dark light conditions. . . . . . . . . Move closer to subject (2’ to 6’). Use SeaLife External Flash to illuminate subject and improve color and brightness. To close to reflective object. . . . Move farther away from subject (4’ to 6’). Turn External Flash away from subject. Use External Flash Diffuser (SL968). Flash on Auto and is not needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Turn fill-flash ON (see page 30) Finger over flash window . . . . .
