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DC500 Troubleshooting Updates February 2, 2006

Q – My battery does not last long and runs out after only one dive or about 50 pictures.

A – The DC500 uses the most powerful lithium rechargeable battery available. With a freshly charged

battery, you should get about 1.5 hours of use or about 100 pictures with proper power management.

Here are some tips to maximize battery life:

1. Make sure that you initially charge the battery overnight (minimum 8 hours). Then the battery must be

fully discharged through normal use prior to the next complete charge. This only needs to be done the

first time the battery is charged.

2. Set the power save setting (sleep mode) from 2 minutes to 30seconds. This setting is located under

the set-up mode menu. The camera will go to sleep in 30 seconds and preserve battery power. Push

any button to wake up the camera. The camera will turn off in 3 minutes if no buttons are pushed.

Press the power button to turn on the camera.

3. Using the Shark mode will save battery power.

4. Keep the camera power off as much as possible.

5. Purchase a spare battery as a back-up – Item # SL15134.

Q – Can I use a 1GB or 2GB SD memory card with the DC500?

A – We recommend a maximum memory size of 512mb made by Sandisk, Toshiba or Panasonic. Larger

memory size and other brands may work fine, but we can not guarantee their compatibility with the DC500

camera. In some cases, we know that a 1GB or 2GB memory card can cause the camera to react slowly

during powering on the camera and increase the recycle time between taking pictures, especially while the

camera is set to TIFF image format.

Q – How can I get the DC500 video clip will not play on my MAC computer?

A – The Windows Media Player for MAC appears to have some bugs, that Microsoft is trying to fix. We

found another media player that plays .asf file on MAC computers. It is available for free download here:

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/14738

Q –What can cause the DC500 metal parts to rust?

A – The DC500 uses 316 stainless steel metal hardware, which is the best type of stainless steel available

for use in saltwater and marine environment. The rust that you see is only on the surface and caused by

other metals that have contacted and contaminated the 316 stainless steel. It can be easily wipe off with a

clean moist cloth. It is important that you keep the stainless steel hardware clean and dry to prevent rust

stains from forming. A great source for information on stainless steel is

http://www.ssina.com/knowledgebase/..

Q – The stainless steel plate on the front of the housing looks dull and has imperfections.

A – Most likely, the protective film is still on the stainless steel plate. The camera comes with a clear

protective film to protect the metal part from scratches. Remove the film and remember to clean off the

camera with fresh water after every dive and allow it to dry completely before storage.

Q – The shutter button on DC500 seems difficult to push or does not even work sometimes.

A – Open the housing and check the housing production lot code.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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DC500 Troubleshooting Updates February 2, 2006 Q – My battery does not last long and runs out after only one dive or about 50 pictures. A – The DC500 uses the most powerful lithium rechargeable battery available. With a freshly charged battery, you should get about 1.5 hours of use or about 100 pictures with proper power management. Here are some tips to maximize battery life: 1. Make sure that you initially charge the battery overnight (minimum 8 hours).
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IF the date code is A through J, check to see that the two black rubber caps are in place. Without these in place the camera is not sitting properly and out of reach of the shutter button. If any of the rubber caps are missing, SeaLife can ship out a new rubber caps that the consumer can replace (Item# SL11052). IF the date code is equal to K or greater, the black rubber caps are not necessary.
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Q –The Flash Link Adapter keeps popping off, when using TWO strobes, A – The Flash Link adapter grabs around the lens port but can be pulled off under excessive stress. To avoid this it is important to feed the Flash Link cables up from under the camera and up into the adapter, so the cable is relaxed and not pulling on the adapter. It may also help to the cable to the flash arm using with a low-profile zip tie to keep firmly in position.
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2. The camera will set the focus on the subject located in the center of the picture. Align the square located in the center of the LCD over the subject. Subjects outside this square may not be in focus if they are closer or farther away. The depth of field for close-up pictures is only a few inches. 3. The camera’s auto focus system needs light to “see” the subject. In darkness, the camera uses the red focusing light located next to the camera’s flash to illuminate the subject.
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2. Set Digital Flash Pre-Flash switch to “0”. Make sure Camera and External Flash batteries are fully charged. Turn Flash to ON and wait for green ready-light to turn on. 3. Here’s an easy test to make sure the External Flash is firing and synchronized with the camera. Take a picture of the External Flash, pointing the camera at the flash sensor. Do this with the camera removed from the flash base and without the Flash Link optical cable connected. The picture should show the flash firing.
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d. Slowly tighten the screw in _ turn increments using the Allen wrench provided. Pull on the cable after every _ turn until it’s secure. Be very careful not to over tighten the screw or you will damage the cable. If you think you may have over-tightened the screw, loosen the screw and inspect the cable. If the cable is crushed, cut off the end of the cable with a razor blade and remove about 1/16” (1.6mm) of the black sheathing. e. Attach the Flash Head Adapter to the External Flash.
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Secure cable around flash arm or, secure cable to arm using a zip tie g. Don’t forget to insert black rubber sensor cover over flash sensor located farthest from the camera. h. Take a few test pictures to make sure the External Flash fires. i.
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3) Format the camera’s internal memory and SD memory card. The Format function is located in Set-Up mode menu. 4) Report the camera lock-up issue to the SeaLife Service center. Email: service@sealife-cameras.com. Q – The black rubber tube ring (flashguard) in the lens port area comes out. Is this normal? A – Yes, this part is designed to be removed for easy cleaning of the housing lens. This is the flashguard that prevents the inner camera’s flash from reaching the lens and causing glare.