Olympus Waterproof Case PT 15 User Manual

Instruction Manual  
For the digital camera  
CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM  
Waterproof Case  
PT-015  
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Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-015.  
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.  
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Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.  
WARNING  
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.  
CAUTION  
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 our company, 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.  
5. Jumping into the water with the Case in your pocket or in your hand, throwing  
the Case from a boat or ship into the water, and other rough handling may  
cause water leakage. Please handle with sufficient care, when handing it over  
from hand to hand etc.  
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6. When using this product, install the O-ring for the front lid and the O-ring for  
the rear lid.  
7. If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water leakage etc.,  
immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the operation.  
8. Please remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air pressure may  
make it impossible to open the Case.  
9. For safe use of the digital camera in this product, please read the "Instruction  
Manual" for the digital camera carefully.  
10. When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter gets  
caught at the O-ring and the contact surfaces.  
Batteries  
G This protector uses the LCD monitor of the installed digital camera  
for shooting. Accordingly, the battery is exhausted faster than in  
case of shooting without use of the LCD monitor.  
G Please use two lithium battery packs CR-V3 (our model LB-01).  
This is recommended because of its long life.  
G When size AA batteries are used, alkaline batteries and Nicad  
batteries cannot exhibit their abilities at low temperatures. We  
recommend the use of Olympus Ni-H batteries. They are effective  
even when used at low temperatures, and as they can be used  
repeatedly, they are economical.  
G Batteries are subject to self-discharging. Always use fresh  
batteries. Use a battery charger after recharging.  
G Take care that the battery electrodes do not become wet. This may  
cause trouble or accidents.  
G Carefully read the instruction manual for the camera about other  
cautions regarding batteries.  
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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  
(flat part of the front cover). Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may  
cause water leakage. Please check with special care.  
<Examples for foreign matter sticking to the O-ring>  
Hair  
Fibers  
Grains of sand  
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.  
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8. When the O-ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the 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 use the Case after performing the advance test and the final check.  
10. 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.  
Handling the Product  
G 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.  
Locations reaching high temperatures such as those under direct  
sunlight, in an automobile, etc.  
Locations with open fire  
Water depths in excess of 40 m  
Locations subject to vibrations  
Locations with high temperatures and much dust or with severe  
temperature changes  
Locations with volatile substances  
G 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.  
G 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.  
G 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.  
G Do not apply excessive force to the tripod socket.  
G 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.  
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G 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.  
Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation  
Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline, thinner  
Volatile organic solvents,  
chemical detergents  
or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical  
detergents etc. Pure water or lukewarm water is  
sufficient.  
Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts use  
stainless steel or brass, and washing with pure water  
is sufficient.  
Anticorrosion agent  
Commercial defogging  
agents  
Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always  
use the specified desiccant silica gel.  
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.  
Grease other than specified  
silicone grease  
Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.  
When repair is required, please contact a dealer or a  
service station of our company.  
Adhesive  
G 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.  
G Our company shall be in no way responsible for accidents involving  
immersion of a digital camera in water.  
G Our company shall not pay any compensation for accidents (injury  
or material damage) at the time of use.  
G When the enclosure of the balance weight breaks, the metal on the  
inside may corrode. Take care not to damage the enclosure.  
G After use, wash the balance weight with pure water and wipe off all  
moisture sufficiently.  
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Contents  
Introduction  
Please read the following items before use  
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For safe use  
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Batteries  
For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents  
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Handling the Product  
Contents  
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1.Preparations  
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Check the contents of the package.  
Names of the parts  
Install the strap.  
Master the basic operation.  
Holding the Case  
How to Press the Shutter  
How to Use the Mode Dial  
How to Use the Zoom Lever  
Setting the Zoom Lever  
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2. Advance Check of the Case  
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Advance test before use  
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3. Install the digital camera.  
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Check the digital camera.  
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Loading in the Case  
Which digital cameras can be loaded?  
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Open the Case.  
Pull up the mode dial of the protector.  
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Set the mode of the digital camera.  
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Load the digital camera.  
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Set the mode dial  
Insertion of silica gel  
Check the loading status.  
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Seal the Case.  
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Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood.  
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Perform the final checks.  
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Visual Inspection  
Try to move the mode dial  
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Final Test  
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4.Taking Pictures Under Water  
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How to Use the Hand Strap  
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Take pictures carefully.  
Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor  
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Quietly press the shutter lever.  
Cautions when using the flash  
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5. Handling After Shooting  
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Wipe off any waterdrop.  
Take out the digital camera.  
Wash the Case with pure water.  
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Dry the Case.  
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6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function  
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Remove the O-ring.  
Remove any sand, dirt, etc.  
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Install the O-ring.  
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring  
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Replace consumables products.  
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7. Appendix  
Q & A on the use of the PT-015  
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After-sale Service  
Specifications  
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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.  
Grease for  
silicon O-ring  
5 Silica gel  
packs  
LCD hood  
(on the body)  
Case body  
LCD hood strap  
Hand strap  
Balance weight  
Pick for O-ring removal  
(Check that the O-ring is normal.)  
Instruction manual  
(this manual)  
Warranty card  
Please read before use  
Instruction Manual  
For the digital camera  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM  
This limited warranty must be presented at an Olympus Service Center before any repair can be made under conditions of the warranty.  
Waterproof Case  
Serial No.  
Model:  
Date of Purchase:  
Read this first about your new  
OLYMPUS Waterproof Case!  
PT-015  
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Customer  
Dealer  
Name:  
Address:  
Printed in Japan  
VT184704  
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Thank you for buying the Waterproof Case PT-015.  
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.  
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Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual.  
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Names of the parts  
Palm grip  
Mode dial knob  
Power switch lever  
Dial knob  
LCD hood  
Buckle stopper  
Buckle lock lever  
Buckle hook  
O-ring  
Diffuser and diffuser cover  
Hand strap ring  
Hand strap  
Tripod seat  
Lens ring  
Lens window  
AEL/Erase button  
LCD monitor button  
OK/Menu button  
Arrow pad  
Card switching button  
Rear lid  
LCD hood strap  
Grease for silicone O-ring  
(white cap)  
Custom/Print reservation button  
Self-timer/Remote control/Rotation  
playback button  
Exposure meter/Protect button  
AF/Macro/MF button  
Flash mode button  
Exposure compensation button  
Front lid  
Silica gel  
Shutter lever  
Zoom lever  
LCD inner hood  
Loading guide rail  
Balance weight  
Pick for O-ring removal  
Note:  
The Case operation parts marked bycorresponds to the operation parts  
of the digital camera. When the operation parts of the Case are operated,  
the corresponding functions of the digital camera will operate. For details of  
the functions, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera.  
The 2 O-rings are common.  
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Install the strap.  
Install the strap on the Case body.  
Installation explanation  
Finished installation  
Hand strap ring  
Hand strap  
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Please install the strap correctly as shown above. Our company  
shall bear no responsibility for damage etc. caused by dropping  
the Case because of incorrect installation of the strap.  
CAUTION  
Master the basic operation.  
Please master the basic operation of the Case before taking pictures.  
Holding the Case  
Hold the Case securely with both hands, keep your elbows close to your  
body, and hold the Case so that you can confirm the picture on the LCD  
monitor of the digital camera through the LCD monitor window of the Case.  
Good example  
Bad example  
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Do not exert excessive force onto the lens window or the lens ring.  
CAUTION  
Take care not to put your fingers etc. over the lens window  
and the flash diffuser.  
Note: Use the LCD monitor to confirm your picture. The optical viewfinder  
cannot be used.  
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How to Press the Shutter  
When pressing the shutter  
lever, press it gently, so that  
there will be no movement of  
the camera.  
Note: When the shutter lever is operated with the index finger and the zoom  
lever with the middle finger, there is no need to change fingers.  
When pressing the shutter lever, place the zoom lever at the neutral position.  
The shutter will not operate when the zoom lever is on the telephoto side or  
the wide-angle side.  
For detailed operation of the shutter, refer to the instruction manual  
for the digital camera.  
How to Use the Mode Dial  
This Case is equipped with a  
mode dial knob which permits  
operation of the mode dial of  
the loaded digital camera from  
the outside. After loading the  
digital camera into the Case,  
seal the Case and confirm  
that the mode dial can be  
operated.  
Advice Please confirm that the mode dial knob has been set securely to  
the mode dial of the digital camera. If the mode of the digital  
camera does not change when the mode dial knob is operated,  
turn the dial while pushing it lightly.  
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How to Use the Zoom Lever  
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Zoom operation is possible  
by operating the zoom lever  
of this Case corresponding  
to the zoom lever of the  
digital camera in the Case.  
Setting the Zoom Lever  
When loading the digital camera in the Case, fit the projecting part of the  
zoom lever of the digital camera into the recessed part of the zoom lever  
on the inside of the Case.  
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When loading the camera, confirm that the projecting part of  
the zoom lever of the camera is properly set to the recessed  
part of the zoom lever of the Case.  
CAUTION  
When the setting is insufficient, the loading of the camera  
becomes imperfect and it may not be possible to seal the  
Case or zooming may not function. Insufficient sealing will  
cause water leakage.  
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2. Advance Check of the Case  
Advance test 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. However, depending on the carrying and storage  
conditions, the maintenance status, etc., the waterproof function may be  
damaged.  
Before diving, always perform the following advance test and the water  
leakage test after installation of the camera.  
Advance Test  
1. Before installing the digital camera in the Case, immerse the empty Case to  
the intended water depth to confirm that there is no water leakage.  
2. Main causes of water leakage are as follows.  
The O-ring has not been installed.  
A part of the O-ring or the entire O-ring is outside the specified groove.  
O-ring damage, cracks, deterioration or deformation  
Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O-ring, the O-  
ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on the rear lid  
Damage to the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on the rear  
lid  
When closing the Case, check for catching of the hand strap and silica  
gel after the above causes have been eliminated.  
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The most suitable method for checking water leakage is to  
immerse the Case to the intended water depth. When this is  
difficult, water leakage also can be checked at a shallow  
depth with no water pressure. Do not feel that this is  
troublesome, but perform this test.  
CAUTION  
If the advance test should show water leakage with normal  
handling, stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an  
Olympus service station (listed on the rear page of this  
instruction manual).  
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3. Install the digital camera.  
Check the digital camera.  
Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case.  
Battery Confirmation  
As the LCD monitor is used for picture confirmation while taking pictures  
under water, the battery life becomes short.  
Confirm that the remaining battery capacity is sufficient.  
Do not use alkaline batteries, as it is quite possible that they will become  
unusable during a dive.  
Note: In order to avoid losing shutter chances due to an exhausted battery,  
you should always replace a battery with a fully charged battery  
before each dive.  
Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be Taken  
Confirm that the image storage has a sufficient remaining number of  
pictures to be taken.  
Remove the hand strap from the digital camera.  
When a strap is attached to the digital camera, the hand strap must be  
removed.  
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When a digital camera is loaded without removing the strap,  
the strap may get caught between the Case lids and may  
cause water leakage.  
CAUTION  
When removing the strap, handle the digital camera with  
sufficient care. Our company shall not be responsible for  
damage caused by dropping the camera etc.  
Loading in the Case  
Which digital cameras can be loaded?  
This product (PT-015) is exclusively used for the CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM.  
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Open the case  
Raise the buckle stopper (towards the shutter lever).  
With the buckle stopper raised, open the buckle opening lever. (When the  
buckle opening lever is operated with the stopper lowered, the  
stopper/buckle opening lever is damaged. Please handle with care.)  
Unhook the buckle hook and open the rear lid of the protector.  
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Pull up the mode dial of the protector.  
Pull up the mode dial of the protector and hold  
it, so that it does not interfere with the mode  
dial of the digital camera.  
Set the mode of the digital camera.  
When loading the digital camera into the protector, set the power of the  
digital camera to 'OFF'.  
OFF  
Advice The digital camera also can be loaded with the power set to 'ON',  
but in order to prevent erroneous operation while loading the digital  
camera, the power should be set to 'OFF' when loading the digital  
camera into the protector.  
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Load the digital camera.  
Quietly load the digital camera into the Case, taking care that the projecting  
part of the zoom lever of the digital camera properly fits into the recessed  
part of the zoom lever of the Case.(Page 13)  
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Confirm that the projecting part of the zoom lever of the  
digital camera is set securely to the zoom lever notch on the  
inside of the protector. When the setting is not secure, the  
loading of the digital camera is not complete and closing of  
the rear lid of the protector may not be possible or zoom  
does not function even when the zoom lever is operated, so  
that caution is required.  
CAUTION  
Set the mode dial.  
After the digital camera has been loaded, push down the mode dial of the  
protector from the upper surface of the protector and set it so that the lower  
part of the mode dial of the  
protector on the inside of the  
protector fits properly onto the  
upper part of the mode dial of the  
digital camera.  
Notch  
Also, load the camera so that the  
power switch of the digital camera  
fits into the power switch lever  
notch on the inside of the protector.  
Advice After setting the mode dial of the protector, set the power of the digital  
camera to 'OFF', and before sealing the protector, operate the mode  
dial and confirm that the mode of the digital camera is switched.  
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Insertion of silica gel  
Before sealing the Case, insert the accessory silica gel bag for prevention  
of fogging between the bottom of the camera and the Case. Insert the bag  
with the glued longer side to the inside.  
Pay attention to the orientation.  
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Insert the silica gel all the way at the specified location and  
with the specified orientation. When the orientation is not  
correct, the silica gel bag will be caught when the Case is  
sealed and water leakage will be caused.  
CAUTION  
When it is tried to seal the Case with the bag inserted only part  
of the way, the silica gel bag will be caught by the O-ring and  
water leakage will be caused.  
Once silica gel has been used, the moisture absorption  
performance will be impaired. Always exchange the silica  
gel when the Case is opened and closed.  
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Check the loading status.  
Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case.  
Has the digital camera been loaded so that the zoom lever operates  
properly?  
Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified position?  
Has the O-ring at the Case opening part been installed properly?  
Are the O-ring and the O-ring contact surface on the front lid free of dirt  
and other foreign matter?  
Seal the Case.  
When the rear lid is closed (quietly, so that the O-ring will not come out of  
the groove), the buckles are engaged with the edge of the rear lid, and the  
buckle lock levers are pushed down in arrow direction, the Case will be  
sealed airtight.  
When the buckle stopper is  
lowered in arrow direction  
after the protector has  
been sealed, the buckle is  
locked and operation of the  
buckle opening lever  
becomes impossible.  
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The buckle opening lever must be pushed down in arrow  
direction and the protector must be sealed.  
CAUTION  
When the buckle is not closed, the protector is not sealed  
and water leakage is caused.  
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Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood  
Installation  
Strongly push the mounting projections of the LCD hood as shown in the  
figure into the guides above and below the LCD monitor window.  
Removal  
Remove the mounting projections of the LCD hood from the guides  
above and below the LCD monitor window by widening the LCD hood.  
Installation  
Removal  
Perform the final checks.  
Visual Inspection  
After sealing the Case, check the sealing part of front and rear lid visually  
to confirm that the O-ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no  
foreign matter has been caught.  
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Hairs, fibers, and other narrow items are not very apparent, but  
they may cause entry of water, so that special attention is required.  
CAUTION  
Set the power to 'ON'.  
Move the power switch lever and confirm that the camera power can be  
switched ON and OFF.  
Try to move the mode dial.  
After sealing, turn the mode dial knob and confirm that the mode dial of the  
camera is switched.  
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After loading the camera into the Case, confirm that the mode  
dial moves. If it does not move, there is the possibility that oil or  
fat has been attached to the mode dial. Please wipe it clean.  
When no operation is performed for three minutes after the digital  
camera has been loaded (or for the specified time when a different  
time has been specified), the camera enters into sleep mode  
(standby status) to save battery power. It returns to operation  
status when the shutter button or the zoom lever is operated.  
CAUTION  
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Final Test  
The final test after loading the camera is explained below. This is the only way to  
eliminate worry about possible entry of water! Always perform this test. It can be  
performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. The required time is about five minutes.  
Simple water  
immersion test  
Explanatory  
image  
Hints  
As the Case is transparent,  
waterdrops entering into it can be  
confirmed easily.  
Place the Case  
slowly into the water.  
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In case of trouble with the main O-  
ring, three seconds are enough for  
water to enter. Are there air bubbles  
coming out between the lids?  
Please check carefully.  
At first, immerse the  
Case for only three  
seconds.  
Remove the Case from the water and  
check that no water has accumulated at  
the bottom of the Case.  
Check that no water  
has entered into the  
Case.  
Is there any water trickling down?  
Next, immerse the  
Case for 30  
seconds.  
Check carefully for air bubbles!  
Do not perform any operation yet,  
but just observe.  
Remove the Case from the water and  
check that no water has accumulated  
at the bottom of the Case.  
Check that no water  
has entered.  
Perform very careful confirmation.  
Check carefully for air bubbles!  
Try operation of the buttons used frequently.  
Check carefully for air bubbles!  
If there is still no entry of water,  
everything is OK!  
Next, check by  
immersing for three  
minutes.  
This is very important!  
This is the final check.  
Has the silica gel  
become moist?  
Has the silica gel become moist?  
Please check carefully!  
As the inside can be seen, the inspection for  
entry of water also can be made securely!  
Now everything is  
all right.  
Do not forget the  
balance weight.  
Now everything is all right!  
Have a nice dive!  
Did not you forget to attach the  
balance weight?  
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4. Taking Pictures Under Water  
How to Use the Hand Strap  
Pass your hand through the accessory hand strap and adjust the length with  
the stop button.  
Take pictures carefully.  
Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor.  
This Case uses the LCD monitor to confirm the picture. The optical  
viewfinder cannot be used.  
Quietly press the shutter lever.  
When pressing the shutter lever, hold the Case securely with both hands  
and operate the lever quietly to prevent camera shake.  
Cautions when using the flash  
When taking macro pictures on the wide-angle side, the flash light may be  
missing in some parts or the light volume may not be uniform.  
Flash working range  
Set to wide angle  
Approx. 0.8 m to 5.6 m  
Approx. 0.2 m to 3.8 m  
Set to tele  
Depending on the conditions at the time of shooting (clarity of the water,  
suspended matter, etc.), the applicable flash distance may become  
shorter.After taking a picture, display it on the LCD monitor for confirmation.  
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5. Handling After Shooting  
Wipe off any waterdrop.  
After completing the shooting and  
returning to land, wipe off any  
waterdrop sticking to the Case.  
Use air or a soft cloth not leaving  
any fibers to thoroughly wipe any  
waterdrop etc. from the joint  
between the front and rear lid, the  
shutter lever, the palm grips, and  
the buckles.  
:
Especially when waterdrops remain between the front and  
the rear lid, they may spill to the inside when the Case is  
opened. Take special care to wipe off all waterdrops.  
When opening the Case, take sufficient care that no water  
will drop from your hair or body onto the Case and the  
camera.  
CAUTION  
Before opening the Case, make sure that your hands or  
gloves are free of sand, fibers, etc.  
Do not open or close the Case at locations where water or  
sand is to be sprayed. When this cannot be avoided  
because you have to exchange the battery or the image  
storage, place a sheet downwind from some object and  
take care that no water or sand is sprayed.  
Take care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with  
hands wet with sea water.  
Note:  
Moisten a towel etc. in advance with pure water and keep it in a  
plastic bag, so that you can wipe the salt from your hands and  
fingers before handling the camera.  
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Take out the digital camera.  
Open the protector carefully, pull up the mode dial from the upper surface of the  
protector to disengage it from the mode lever of the camera, and then take out  
the digital camera from the protector.  
When the protector does not open easily, it can be opened easily by using the  
opening knob at the right bottom of the protector.  
:
Always place the opened Case with the O-ring side facing  
up. When the Case is placed with the O-ring side facing  
down, dirt or other foreign matter may be attached to the O-  
ring or the O-ring contact surface and may cause water  
leakage during the next dive.  
CAUTION  
Please read the operation manual for the digital camera for  
the storage of pictures etc.  
When removing the digital camera, confirm that the mode  
dial is not caught. When forceful removal is tried while the  
mode dial is caught, the digital camera and/or the protector  
may be damaged.  
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Wash the Case with pure water.  
After use, seal the Case again after taking out the camera and wash it  
sufficiently in pure water as soon as possible. After use in sea water, it is  
effective to immerse it for a fixed time in pure water to remove any salt.  
:
Water leakage may be caused when a high water pressure  
is applied locally. Before washing the Case with water, take  
out the digital camera from it.  
CAUTION  
Operate the shutter lever and various buttons of this product  
in pure water to remove salt adhering to the shaft. Do not  
disassemble for cleaning.  
Drying the Case with adhering salt may impair the function.  
Always wash off any salt after use.  
Dry the Case.  
After washing with pure water, use a soft cloth without any salt on it and not  
causing any fibers to wipe off any waterdrop and dry the Case completely at  
a well ventilated location in the shade.  
:
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.  
When wiping the Case, take care not to cause scratches.  
CAUTION  
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6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function  
Remove the O-ring.  
Open the Case and remove the O-ring from the Case.  
Removal of the O-ring  
Insert the O-ring removal pick between the O-ring and the wall of the O-  
ring groove.  
Move the tip of the inserted pick under the O-ring. (Take care not to  
damage the O-ring groove with the tip of the pick.)  
Hold the O-ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove and  
remove it from the Case.  
Remove any sand, dirt, etc.  
After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O-ring, checking  
for attached sand and other foreign matter, as well as for damage and cracks  
can be done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O-ring lightly with  
your fingertips.  
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Use a clean cloth not easily shedding fibers or a toothbrush or tissue paper or  
the like to remove any foreign matter from the O-ring groove. Clean the O-  
ring contact surface on the front lid in the same way to remove any sand and  
dirt.  
:
When a mechanical pencil or a similar other sharp object is  
used to remove the O-ring or to clean the inside of the O-  
ring groove, the Case and the O-ring may be damaged and  
water leakage may be caused.  
CAUTION  
When the O-ring is checked with the fingertips, take care not  
to stretch the O-ring.  
Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar solvents or  
chemical detergents to clean the O-ring. When such  
chemicals are used, it is to be feared that the O-ring will be  
damaged or that its deterioration will be accelerated.  
Install the O-ring.  
Confirm that no foreign matter is attached, apply a thin coat of the accessory  
grease to the O-ring, and fit the O-ring into the groove. At this time, confirm  
that the O-ring does not stick out from the groove.  
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How to Apply Grease to the O-ring  
In order to apply a thin coat of silicone grease uniformly to the O-ring, squeeze  
about 5 mm from the tube of the accessory grease into a clean plastic bag and  
knead the bag well. Then put the O-ring into the bag and knead it well to apply  
the grease uniformly to the O-ring. When the plastic bag is clean, it can be  
used repeatedly. A size of about 10 cm x 20 cm is suitable for the plastic bag.  
:
Always perform maintenance of the waterproof function  
even when the Case has been opened to exchange the  
battery or the image storage during shooting. Neglecting  
this maintenance may become the cause of water leakage.  
When the Case is not to be used for a long time, remove the  
O-ring from the groove to prevent deformation of the O-ring,  
apply a thin coat of silicone grease, and store it in a clean  
plastic bag or the like.  
CAUTION  
When drying is done with salt attached, it is to be feared  
that a function impairment will be caused. After use, always  
wash off any salt.  
Replace consumable products.  
The O-ring is a consumable product. Independent of the number of times  
the Case is used, it is recommended that the O-ring should be replaced by  
a new one at least once a year.  
Deterioration of the O-ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the  
storage conditions. Replace the O-ring even before a year has passed if it  
shows signs of damage, cracking or loss of elasticity.  
Note :  
Please use original Olympus products for the silicone O-ring  
grease, the silica gel, and the O-ring. These consumable products  
also can be purchased at an Olympus service station.  
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7. Appendix  
Q & A on the use of the PT-015  
Q1 : Which digital cameras can be used?  
A 1 : The PT-015 is only for the models C-5050ZOOM.  
Q2 : What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera into  
the Case?  
A 2 : Pay special attention to the following items when loading the camera  
into the Case.  
( )  
1 Check that the remaining capacity of the battery in the digital camera is  
sufficient.  
This should be checked as the LCD monitor is used under water, and  
the battery consumption becomes faster.  
2 Check the remaining number of pictures on the image storage.  
Please use a card with a sufficient remaining number in order to  
reduce the number of times the Case has to be opened and closed.  
( )  
( )  
3 Remove the strap from the digital camera.  
When the camera is loaded without removing the strap, the strap may get  
caught when the Case is sealed and this will cause water leakage.  
4 Before sealing the Case, confirm that the O-ring has been installed  
properly in the groove in the rear lid of the Case.  
5 Confirm that the O-ring and the O-ring contact surface on the front lid  
are free of dirt, hairs, and other foreign matter.  
Insert the silica gel for defogging. Please use silica gel for the Olympus Case.  
( )  
( )  
( )  
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Q3 : What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case?  
A 3 : Pay special attention to the following items.  
( )  
1 When the O-ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the outside  
of the Case, or when the Case is twisted, the waterproof function may  
be impaired and water leakage may be caused.  
( )  
2 When the Case is used, left or stored at the following locations, defective  
operation or trouble may be caused. Always avoid such locations.  
( )  
a Places where the Case can reach high temperatures under direct  
sunlight or in a car, places with extremely low temperatures, and  
places with extreme temperature variations  
( )  
b Places with open fire  
( )  
c Places with volatile substances  
( )  
d Places with vibrations  
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( )  
3 In case of the following handling with a camera loaded into the Case,  
trouble or breakage may be caused for the Case and/or the loaded  
camera. Always avoid such handling.  
( )  
a Hitting other objects  
( )  
b Dropping  
( )  
c Placing heavy objects on top of the Case  
( )  
4 When the Case is not used for a long time, trouble from formation of  
mold etc. may be caused. Before use, confirm the operation of all  
operation parts and perform the advance test and the final test.  
Q4 : What cautions must be observed when opening and closing the Case?  
A 4 : Pay special attention to the following items.  
( )  
1 Do not open and close the Case at locations with water spray or sand  
spray.  
( )  
2 Wipe off all waterdrops from the gap between the front lid and the rear  
lid and around projections and recesses such as the buckles. When  
this is not done, entry of waterdrops into the Case is to be feared at the  
time of opening and closing.  
( )  
3 When opening the Case, take care that no water will drip from your hair  
or body into the Case or onto the camera.  
( )  
4 When the Case is open, check that there is no attachment of sand,  
fibers or other foreign matter to the O-ring and the O-ring contact  
surface on the front lid.  
( )  
5 Do not touch the camera or the image storage with your hands to  
which sea water is sticking.  
( )  
6 If you should detect waterdrops or other signs of water leakage while  
shooting, immediately end the dive, perform the water leakage test  
again, and confirm that there is no leakage. If the camera is wet, wipe  
off any moisture and check the operation.  
Q5 : How should the Case be handled after use?  
A 5 : After use, take out the camera as soon as possible and wash the Case  
with pure water. In case of use in the ocean, it is effective to immerse  
the Case for a certain time in pure water to remove any salt. Operate  
the buttons and levers under water to turn the shafts and wash off any  
salt. After washing, use a dry cloth without any salt on it to wipe off any  
moisture and dry the Case in the shade. Do not use hot air from a hair  
drier or the like and do not dry the Case under direct sunlight.  
Exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight may cause  
deformation, discoloration or breakage of the Case and deterioration of  
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the O-ring. Wipe the inside of the Case with a soft cloth not causing  
any fibers. Remove the O-ring, wipe off any salt, sand, dust, etc., and  
also clean the O-ring groove and the O-ring contact surface in the  
same way and then dry them. When an object with a sharp tip is used  
to remove the O-ring from the groove, the O-ring may be damaged and  
water leakage may be caused. Always use the accessory pick for O-  
ring removal.  
Q6 : How should I take pictures under water?  
A 6 : Please observe the following items for shooting under water.  
( )  
1 Fix the protector with the accessory hand strap to your wrist.  
( )  
2 When you place a finger onto the lens window, the finger will appear in  
the photo. Pay attention to the position of your fingers when holding the  
Case.  
3 When pressing the shutter lever, hold the Case securely with both  
hands and operate the lever quietly to prevent camera shake.  
4 Look through the LCD monitor window on the rear of the Case to  
confirm the picture and then press the shutter lever. Please note that  
the optical viewfinder cannot be used, When the LCD monitor is used,  
the battery is exhausted earlier. In order to avoid losing shutter chances  
due to an exhausted battery, you should always replace a battery with a  
fully charged battery before each dive.  
( )  
( )  
Q7 : How can I check for water leakage?  
A 7 : For confirmation, perform the advance test and the final test after  
loading the camera. The advance test with immersing the Case without  
the camera to the intended use depth to check for water leakage is the  
most accurate test, but when this is difficult, it is safer to perform this  
test even at a depth of 1 m or in a bathtub. The final test also can be  
performed in a bathtub or a bucket.  
Q8 : What are the causes for entry of water?  
A 8 : The main causes for the entry of water are shown below. Please check  
them most carefully.  
( )  
1 Forgetting to install the O-ring  
( )  
2 The O-ring is partly or completely outside the groove.  
( )  
3 Damage, deterioration, or deformation of the O-ring  
( )  
4 Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring  
( )  
5 Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring groove or the O-  
ring contact surface  
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( )  
6 Catching of the strap, the bag of silica gel, etc. at the time of sealing  
the Case  
( )  
7 Throwing the Case from a boat into the water, jumping with the Case into  
the water, or other sudden application of strong forces onto the Case.  
When entering the water, hand the Case over quietly or avoid impacts in  
other ways.  
Q9 : What are the important points for O-ring maintenance?  
A 9 : Please observe the following items.  
( )  
1 Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar organic solvents or  
chemical detergents to clean the O-ring. When such chemicals are used,  
it is to be feared that the O-ring will be damaged or that its deterioration  
will be accelerated.  
2 Use the original Olympus silicone O-ring grease (white cap). The grease  
attached to Cases up to PT-008 (red cap) and the grease of other  
companies are not suitable for this silicone O-ring, and use of such  
grease may cause deterioration of the surface and impairment of the  
waterproof function.  
3 In order to avoid deformation of the O-ring when the Case is not used for  
a long time, remove the O-ring from the Case, apply a thin coat of the  
special grease, and store the O-ring in a clean plastic bag. For reuse,  
confirm that the O-ring is free of damage and cracks, that it has sufficient  
elasticity, that the surface is free of stickiness and other abnormalities,  
and use it after applying a thin coat of the special grease. Excessive  
application of grease does not improve the waterproof function or the  
permissible withstand pressure. However, it may facilitate attachment of  
sand, dirt, etc.  
( )  
( )  
A thin, uniform coat produces the best result.  
4 The O-ring is a consumable product. Replace it at least once a year.  
5 Deterioration of the O-ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the  
storage conditions. Replace the O-ring immediately by a new one if it  
shows signs of damage, cracking or loss of elasticity.  
( )  
( )  
Q10: What are the important points for Case maintenance?  
A10: Please observe the following items.  
( )  
1 Never use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion protection,  
defogging, repair or other purposes.  
Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar volatile organic solvents or  
chemical detergents to clean the Case. Pure water or lukewarm water is  
sufficient for cleaning.  
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Do not use anticorrosion agents on the metal parts. The metal parts  
are made of aluminum, brass or stainless steel. Cleaning with pure  
water is sufficient.  
Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always use the original  
Olympus defogging silica gel.  
Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes. When repair is  
required, please contact a service station of our company or your dealer.  
Q11: Please tell me about repairs.  
A11: Please contact a service station of our company or your dealer, if  
repair should be necessary. Do not try to repair, disassemble or modify  
the Case yourself. Repair, disassembly or modification by you or third  
parties not authorized by Olympus invalidates the guarantee.  
Q12: What are the model numbers of the PT-015 accessories?  
A12: The following accessories are being sold.  
( )  
1
O-ring for the PT-015 body (POL-015): This is a silicone rubber O-ring  
packing to be installed in the PT-015 body to make it waterproof. O-rings for  
other Case models cannot be used.  
( )  
2 Silicone O-ring grease (PSOLG-1): This is a special grease for silicone  
O-ring maintenance.  
( )  
3 Silica gel (SILCA-5): This is a desiccant used to prevent fogging of the  
glass parts of the Case. The quantity is five bags.  
( )  
4 LCD hood (PFUD-04): This hood is installed on the LCD monitor  
window of the Case to make it easier to see the LCD monitor of the  
camera.  
( )  
5 Balance weight for PT-015 (PWT-015): This is a weight intended to  
bring the Case close to neutral buoyancy in sea water. Under  
consideration of the environment, no lead is used.  
You can order in large computer shops and camera mass sale stores.  
Please contact your dealer or a service station of our company when  
replacement is required. Replacement will be made against payment.  
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After-sale Service  
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You will receive the guarantee card from your dealer. Please make sure  
that the dealer's name, the date of purchase, etc. have been entered. If  
they have not been entered, immediately ask your dealer to have them  
entered. Read the guarantee conditions carefully and keep the guarantee  
card at a safe location.  
G
Please contact your dealer or one of the service stations of our company  
listed in this instruction manual for questions on after-sale service for this  
product or in case of defects. In case of a defect of this product, occurring  
within one year after the date of purchase and with handling according to  
this instruction manual, repair based on the conditions specified in the  
guarantee card is performed free of charge.  
Payment is required for repairs after expiration of the guarantee period and  
for trouble caused by problematic handling by the customer even during  
the guarantee period.  
G
Our company keeps repair parts for this product for approximately five  
years after the end of production of the product. Accordingly, in principle  
repairs are accepted during this period. As repair may be possible even  
after this period, please contact your dealer or a service station in your  
neighborhood.  
G
G
Warranty is limited to and valid only in the region of intended distribution.  
Incidental damages from defects of this product (expenses required for  
diving, shooting expenses, loss of profit from photos, etc.) shall be  
excluded from the guarantee. In addition, transport expenses etc. related  
to repair shall be paid by the customer, independent of whether they are  
incurred during or after the guarantee period.  
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Specifications  
Available models  
Olympus digital camera  
CAMEDIA C-5050ZOOM  
Pressure  
resistance  
Depth of up to 40 m  
Main materials  
Body: Transparent polycarbonate  
Buckles/grip/Shutter lever: Red polycarbonate  
Lens window: FL glass  
Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass  
Dimensions  
Weight  
Width 168 mm x height 130 mm x thickness 143 mm  
(projections not included)  
620 g (camera and accessories not included)  
We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the  
specifications without notice.  
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MEMO  
MEMO  
OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.  
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Customer support (Japanese language only): Tel. 0426-42-7499 Tokyo  
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.  
Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 631-844-5000  
Technical Support (USA)  
Phone customer support: Tel. 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)  
Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm  
(Monday to Friday) ET  
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Premises/Goods delivery: Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany  
Tel. 040-23 77 33  
Letters: Postfach 10 49 08, 20034 Hamburg, Germany  
European Technical Customer Support:  
Please visit our homepage http://www.olympus-europa.com  
or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER : 00800 - 67 10 83 00  
for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg,  
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom  
Please note some (mobile) phone services/provider do not permit access or  
request an additional prefix to +800 numbers.  
For all not listed European Countries and in case that you can’t get connected  
to the above mentioned number please make use of the following  
CHARGED NUMBERS: +49 180 5 - 67 10 83 or +49 40 - 237 73 899  
Our Technical Customer Support is available from 9 am to 6 pm MET (Monday to Friday)  
¤ 2003 OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.  
PT-015-2MJ-0503-01  
PT-015M-0211-01  

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