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PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page ii MUST DO 1. Read warnings in manual (pages iv - vii). 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.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page iii 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 a different country.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page iv WARNING This 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 waterproof housing leaked water as a result of a manufacturing defect.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page v WARNING Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water getting into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach on near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or flammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page vi WARNING Do not place camera, charger or batteries in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes, steam, seaspray, rain, boat deck, damp clothes, cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page vii WARNING When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always remove the batteries or unplug the camera from the AC power adapter for safety. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire. Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page viii Table of Contents Must Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Warranty/Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page ix How to set the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Advanced Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 How to adjust the EV compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 1 How It Works A Very Unique Camera Land & Sea® Introduction: The SeaLife Reefmaster Digital Land & Sea camera allows you to choose between Land Mode for taking land pictures and Sea Mode for taking underwater pictures. This is essential for taking great pictures and achieving the perfect picture exposure.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 2 still try to take a picture. If that happens, get closer to the subject and use a flash or another good light source. In general, the closer you are to your subject and the brighter the light conditions are, the better the picture results will be. With a little experimenting you will quickly be on your way towards great digital pictures to share with your friends and family.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 3 Getting Started Thanks for purchasing the Sealife Reefmaster digital camera. You will experience a whole new way of seeing and sharing your greatest impressions. First, we will guide you through the whole picture taking process. Please keep this booklet on hand for future reference.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 4 System Requirements ■ Pentium 166MHz processor or higher ■ Windows® 98SE/2000/Me/XP – Macintosh® version 8.5 or higher ■ Available USB port ■ At least 32MB RAM ■ 80MB available hard disk space ■ CD-ROM drive ■ Color monitor (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended) ■ Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 5 Identifying the Parts 6. Menu 7. Flash Mode Button Button 3. Status 5. Operating 1. Shutter LCD Mode Dial Button LAND & SEA Fig.1 4. Resolution/Quality Button 2. Power Button 1. Viewfinder Optical 2. Flash 3. Jack Cover 5. Lens 4. Focus Knob Standard focus Fig.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 6 1. Strap Holder 7. LED 1 8. LED 2 2. Optical Viewfinder 3. Up / Backward / Self-timer Button 4. Down / Forward Button 5. OK Button 6. Monitor ON/OFF Button Fig.3 3. CF Cover Fig.4 6 2. Tripod Socket 1.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Operating Mode Dial Page 7 Connectors Status LCD / LCD Monitor USB Port LAND & SEA Video Port DC IN Port The camera provides 5 different operating modes for your selection: 1. Record Mode 2. Play Mode 3. Setup Mode The status LCD contains the following indicators: 1. Resolution Indicator 2. PC Mode Indicator 3. Image Quality Indicator LAND & SEA ★★★ 4. Battery Power Indicator 4. Delete Mode 5. Flash Mode Indicator 5. PC Mode 6.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 8 On Battery Usage (also see Battery Selection Guide on page 53) ■ Only use 4 “AA” type batteries designed for high drain electronic devices (SeaLife Ni-MH rechargeable, high energy alkalines, see battery selection guide on page 53). ■ Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion. Use only one battery type at one time. ■ Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment with the “+” and “-” sides facing correctly.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 9 Using the Optional Power Adapter 1. Open the connector cover and connect one end of the power adapter to the DC 6V IN port as illustrated. 2. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a power outlet. Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera. The use of other power sources may cause a fire. Loading the CompactFlash™ Card (optional accessory) The camera has 8MB of internal memory used to store pictures in memory.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 10 Digital Camera Instructions Basic Operations How to take a picture To take a picture, perform the following: 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the operating mode to RECORD. 3. Use the viewfinder window or LCD Monitor to frame the image. • Press the Monitor ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD Monitor for usage. 4. Press the Shutter button. • LED1 is blinking while capturing images. Digital Zoom To record a zoom image, perform the following: 1.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 11 Tips for Taking Pictures ■ Holding the camera • Hold the camera firmly with both hand and brace your elbows lightly against your body. • Keep your fingers, hair and the camera strap away from the camera lens and flash. • Use the viewfinder or LCD monitor to frame your shot. • Be sure to rest the camera against your forehead while using the optical viewfinder to focus your shot.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 12 How to playback images You can review the recorded images either on the LCD Monitor or on a TV. To playback images, perform the following: ■ Playback images on LCD Monitor 1. Power on the camera. 2. Set the operating mode to PLAY mode. The last image recorded appears. 3. Use the arrow buttons (▲/▼) to scroll forward/backward through the recorded images. ■ Playback images on TV 1. Connect one end of the video cable to the VIDEO port of your camera. 2.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 13 How to view image information and thumbnails The TIME/DATE, image size and image number is also recorded at the same time the image is captured. While in PLAY mode. The Monitor ON/OFF button acts as a switch to cycle through image information ON, thumbnail display and image information OFF. 1. Set the camera to PLAY mode. 2. Press the Monitor ON/OFF button to bring up the DATE/TIME, size and number of the image displayed. 3.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 14 How to delete images 1. Set the operating mode to DELETE. Delete menu appears. 2. Use the arrow buttons (▲/▼) to select DELETE CURRENT or DELETE ALL. Press OK. 3. If you selected “Delete all” a message window appears with “ARE YOU SURE?” Use arrow button (▲/▼)to select YES or NO option and press OK. 4. If you selected “Delete current,” the most recent picture taken will appear on the LCD monitor. This picture will be deleted if you press OK.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 15 How to set the focus Before taking a picture, make sure camera has correct focus setting. The camera provides 2 different focus settings: Mode Effective Range 2ft. ~ infinity (60cm ~ ) Icon Close-up 8 Icon Portrait/Telephoto 1ft. ~ 2ft. (30cm ~ 60cm) Description For a normal/long distance shot For a macro shot Rotate the lens ring to select focus setting. Set focusing to portrait/telephoto focus when used inside waterproof housing.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 16 Resolution Indicator ■ RECORD mode: Shows the currently set image resolution setting on the status LCD. ■ PLAY mode: Shows the captured image resolution setting on the LCD monitor. Image Quality Indicator ■ RECORD mode: Shows the currently set image quality setting on the status LCD. ■ PLAY mode: Shows the captured image quality setting on the LCD monitor.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 17 How to adjust the flash setting The Flash settings can only be adjusted under RECORD mode. There are 4 settings available: Auto, Red-Eye, Fill-In and Off. The default setting is AUTO for Land Mode and Sea Mode. Flash is on while in External Flash Mode. To change the setting, press the Flash Mode button until the desired one is selected.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 18 How to adjust the White Balance To adjust the White Balance, perform the following: 1. Set the operating mode to RECORD. 2. Press the Menu button. The Record menu appears. 3. Select the WHITE BALANCE item using the arrow button (▲/▼), then press OK button. 4. Select the desired white balance setting. Using the arrow button (▲/▼), then press OK button. • For information on white balance, see page 21. This setting is reset to AUTO when the camera power is off.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 19 How to set the Self-Timer The self-timer can only be set under RECORD mode. To use the Self-Timer function, perform the following: 1. Press the Self-Timer button (▲) to activate the Self-timer. Red light on front of camera will be on. 2. Press the Shutter button. 3. After 10 seconds, an image is captured and the timer will turn itself off. Self-Timer is designed to count down for 10 seconds.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 20 Operating Modes and Menus RECORD Mode Set the operating mode to RECORD for taking pictures. RECORD MENU Press the Menu button in RECORD mode, the RECORD menu appears. The menu contains the following items: LCD BRIGHTNESS: This feature allows you to increase the brightness of the LCD. Changes the brightness setting (-5 ~ +5, Interval =1) of the LCD display. Press the OK button to select this item. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 21 Using the LCD Monitor while taking pictures shortens the life span of your batteries. To save battery power you can take pictures without the LCD Monitor. Simply turn off the LCD Monitor and use the Optical Viewfinder to frame the image as you would with a traditional camera. Select the item by the arrow buttons (▲/▼) and then press the OK button to confirm. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK button being pressed.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 22 EV COMPENSATION: This feature will allows you to adjust the exposure compensation over a range of -1.8 to +1.8 EV in steps of 0.3 EV. This is similar to “pushing” a film picture. Select the item by the arrow buttons (▲/▼) and then press the OK button to confirm. A higher EV value will overexpose image. Press OK button and the cursor skips to the data field. Use the arrow buttons (▲/▼) to increase/decrease the EV compensate value (-1.8 ~ +1.8).
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 23 SLIDE SHOW: Displays the recorded images sequentially, with a user-defined delay between images. Use the arrow buttons (▲/▼) to move cursor next to SLIDE SHOW. Press OK button and cursor skips next to the data field. Use the arrow buttons (▲/▼) to increase/decrease the delay between 2 to10 seconds in increments of 2 . Press the OK button again to make the change. The slide show starts.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 24 B. Use Menu button in Play Menu: 1. Set the Operating Mode Dial to the PLAY, then the last image appears. 2. Use the arrow buttons (▲/▼) to select the image you want for DPOF setting. 3. Press the Menu button, the Play menu appears. 4. Use the arrow buttons (▲/▼) to select DPOF item, then press OK button to confirm. 5. DPOF submenu will appear, and there are 4 items in this submenu, including Print Quantity, Print Size, Print Index, and Print Enable.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 25 LAND & SEA Mode In LAND & SEA mode, users can customize the camera setting based on your personal or picture taking requirements. LAND & SEA Menu Switch the Operating Mode dial to LAND & SEA, the Setup menu appears. The menu contains the following items: LAND, SEA / EXT. FLASH This unique camera offers the option to set the exposure program for Land or Sea (underwater) mode. LAND If using the camera above water, select the Land mode.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 26 DATE/TIME: Sets the date and time information. When the camera is used for the 1st time or the batteries are replaced, you may need to set the correct date/time. Press the OK button to select DATE/TIME. The cursor skips to the data field and the first item (Month) is selected. Use the arrow buttons (▲/▼) to change the number or press the OK button to proceed to the next item. When the last item is selected/changed, press OK button to return to the Setup menu.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 27 FORMAT MEDIA: Formats the CompactFlash™ card. Use the arrow buttons (▲/▼) to move the cursor next to Format Media. The cursor skips to the data field. Use the arrow buttons (▲/▼) to select Yes or No. Select YES and a message appears - “Are you sure?”. Press the OK button to re-format the CF card and return to the Setup menu. Select NO and press the OK button to cancel and return to the Setup menu without any change.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 28 DELETE Mode In DELETE mode, you can delete all recorded images at one time or each image one at a time. DELETE MENU Switch the operating mode dial to DELETE, and the DELETE menu will appear. To delete the images recorded in the CF card, make sure to insert the card before deletion. To delete the images recorded in the camera (internal memory), do not insert any CF card. DELETE CURRENT 1.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 29 PC Mode Images can only be transferred to a PC via USB in this mode. In this mode, there are no menus and no buttons are activated. Transferring your Images to the Computer Before image transfer, please read the following guideline carefully. Driver Installation (Windows98 only) If you are planing to transfer your images into a computer, make sure to complete the camera driver installation before making camera connection. Install the driver as follows: 1.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 30 Editing and Processing images Using MGI PhotoSuite (must be installed from CD before using) MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can quickly open, view, retouch, compose and organize your images. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and other fun stuff. Get your images ready and explore this amazing program. To use the program, follow the steps below: 1.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 31 Using MGI PhotoVista (must be installed from CD before using) MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360º 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.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 32 Step 3: Preview the Stitch Click the Stitch Panorama icon. The Stitch Options dialog box appears. Click Preview Stitch button. Step 4: View the Panorama In Action Choose Show Viewer from the Panorama menu. The Stitch Preview window changes to viewer mode. Press and drag the pointer over the panorama vertically and horizontally. Press SHIFT to zoom in or press CTRL to zoom out. Close the viewer window when you’re done to return to the preview stitch.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 33 Step 5: Create a Full Stitch Click the Stitch Panorama icon. The Stitch Options dialog box appears. Click Full Stitch button. The Stitch Progress dialog box displays the progress of the stitch. Follow the procedure in Step 4 to view the panorama in action. Step 6: Save a Panorama After Step5, you can save the panorama from the Stitched Result window as a BMP, Flashpix (FPX), or JPEG file.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 34 Additional Information Names and Functions Optical Viewfinder - To extend the battery life, turn off LCD monitor and use optical viewfinder. The optical viewfinder is the real-image type with 85±5% alignment tolerance. LCD Monitor - When you are about to take a picture, you may use the LCD monitor to frame the image. Press the monitor button to turn the LCD Monitor ON/OFF. LCD Monitor Button The LCD button is only active in RECORD and PLAY modes.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 35 OK Button The OK button is active any time a menu or dialog is displayed. Use the button to select/confirm the currently highlighted item. Power Button Press the power button to turn the camera on or off. While the camera is powered on and there is no button activity or host communication for about 3 minutes, the camera will automatically switch to the POWER SAVE mode (standby) to conserve power.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 36 Operating Mode Dial Switch the Operating Mode Dial to select the desired operating mode. There are five operating modes available as follows: RECORD: Capture/stores images PLAY: Review images in memory LAND & SEA Change camera settings and select between LAND & SEA exposure programs DELETE: Delete images in memory PC: Transfer images to PC Battery Power Indicator You may check the battery status by the battery power indicator on the LCD display.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 37 Images Remaining/Image Number Indicator The image number on the Status LCD may have different meanings in each mode: RECORD Mode: Shows the number of the minimum images that can be recorded in your camera with current settings. LAND & SEA Mode: Shows the total amount of the recorded images in your camera. PLAY/DELETE Mode: Shows the current image number displayed on the LCD monitor.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 38 Camera Specification Image Sensor Image Resolution Image Quality Image Modes Color Lens Zoom File Format Internal Memory External Memory Processing Time Software Driver AP LCD Display LCD Indicator Built-in Flash Self-timer Exposure White Balance Language Connectors Power Certification Dimensions Weight 38 CCD sensor with 1.3 mega pixels 1280x960 / 640x480 Normal, Fine, Super Fine Land, Sea or Ext. Flash 24-bit Color (RGB) Fixed Lens with Macro (0.3m~0.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 39 Underwater Housing Instructions SeaLife manufacturers two underwater housings for the Reefmaster Digital camera – The SL111 and SL111DX. The primary difference between these two housings is the depth rating. The SL111 is depth tested and rated to 133 feet (40m) and the SL111DX is depth rated and tested to 200’ (60m). The depth rating is printed on the front lens port to help you distinguish between the two housings.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 40 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-Rings perfectly clean. • Clean main O-rings with cleaning brush provided before every use. Do not remove O-rings. Do not grease. • Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry. • Housing uses two large O-rings at housing sealing lid.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 41 Important: The lid O-ring is Teflon® coated (permanent). Do not wipe off Teflon® coating. Only use cleaning brush to clean. Replace Teflon® O-ring after every 50 dives. We suggest you record camera usage and maintenance in your log book.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 42 Main O-rings and keeping a waterproof seal The SeaLife housing uses two O-rings 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.
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PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 45 How to set-up the Underwater Housing Set up camera 1. Insert 4 fully charged Ni-MH batteries (size AA, capacity at least 1600 mAh). See page 53 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. Make sure camera focus knob (lens) is set to standard distance. DO NOT SET TO MACRO. 4.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 46 12. Do not allow any water droplets to get inside housing. This will cause the inside of the housing to fog. 13. 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). 14. 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 when closed.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 47 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. See “Great Pictures Made Easy” on page 48. 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.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 48 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.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 49 5. Take several pictures of the same subject. Use different distances and angles. (Allow about 8 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.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 50 8. Take the SeaLife “Great Pictures Made Easy” Photo Course Program. SeaLife offers photography course for film and digital cameras though participating dealers worldwide. The following courses are available: Step One: Safe Diving While handling a camera – This course covers how to safely handle a camera, how to find exciting sea creatures, the basics about how to take pictures and how to make lasting impressions. Available as booklet “Great Pictures made easy.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 51 Ni-MH battery charger (item # SL190) (Optional accessory) The SeaLife Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery charger is designed to fully charge SeaLife Ni-MH batteries in about 2 hours. The charger can be used worldwide with one of the 3 international plug adapter types. The charging indicator light is orange in color during the charge and turns green when charging is complete. Only charge 4 batteries at a time. Do not charge less than 4 batteries in charger.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 52 How to use charger 1. Slide down battery cover plate to access battery compartment. Insert 4 SeaLife Ni-MH batteries into charger, making sure batteries are correctly inserted with + and – polarity as indicated on charger. Close battery cover plate before charging. 2. Fold down 2-prong plug from charger and plug charger into wall outlet. For international outlets, select appropriate plug adapter. 3.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 53 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 1600 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.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 54 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.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 55 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.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 Problem 6:00 PM Page 56 Possible cause Corrective Action Pictures out of focus Too close to subject. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shooting distance must be 2’+ (macro = 1’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .to 2’). Low water visibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shooting distance not to exceed 1/10 of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .visibility.
PIONEERmanREV 11/19/01 6:00 PM Page 57 Pioneer Research Manufacturers of SeaLife Cameras 97 Foster Road Moorestown, NJ 08057 (856) 866-9191 www.pioneer-research.com www.sealife-cameras.
