Olympus CAMEDIA X 350 PT 021 User Manual

Instruction Manual  
Underwater Case  
PT-021  
For the digital camera  
CAMEDIA X-350  
Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PT-021.  
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.  
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.  
ț Injury by dropping onto the body from a height.  
ț Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and  
close.  
ț Swallowing of small parts. Please consult a physician immediately  
if any parts have been swallowed.  
ț 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 OLYMPUS CORPORATION, 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.  
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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.  
6. If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water  
leakage etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the  
operation.  
7. Please remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air  
pressure may make it impossible to open the Case.  
8. For safe use of the digital camera in this product, please read the  
"Instruction Manual" for the digital camera carefully.  
9. When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign  
matter gets caught at the O-ring and the contact surfaces.  
Batteries  
Use either one lithium battery pack CR-V3 (LB-01 made by  
Olympus) or two AA alkaline or nickel-hydrogen batteries as the  
batteries for the camera.  
Alkaline batteries can be used only for a small number of photos,  
and their performance also drops with use at low temperatures.  
Avoid use of alkaline batteries, as they may become exhausted  
during a dive.  
Take care that the battery electrodes do not become wet. This may  
cause trouble or accidents.  
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.  
<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  
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.  
ț Locations reaching high temperatures such as those under direct  
sunlight, in an automobile, etc.  
ț Locations with open fire  
ț Water depths in excess of 40 m  
ț Locations subject to vibrations  
ț Locations with high temperatures and much dust or with severe  
temperature changes  
ț Locations with volatile substances  
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.  
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.  
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.  
Do not apply excessive force to the tripod socket.  
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.  
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.  
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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 OLYMPUS CORPORATION.  
Adhesive  
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.  
OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall be in no way responsible for  
accidents involving immersion of a digital camera in water.  
OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not pay any compensation for  
accidents (injury or material damage) at the time of use.  
When the enclosure of the balance weight breaks, the metal on the  
inside may corrode. Take care not to damage the enclosure.  
After use, wash the balance weight with pure water and wipe off all  
moisture sufficiently.  
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Contents  
・・  
Introduction  
E-1  
E-1  
E-1  
E-3  
E-4  
E-5  
・・  
Please read the following items before use  
・・  
For safe use  
Batteries  
For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents  
・・  
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Handling the Product  
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Contents  
E-7-8  
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1.Preparations  
E-9  
・・  
Check the contents of the package.  
E-9  
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Names of the parts  
E-10  
E-11  
E-11  
E-11  
E-12  
E-12  
・・  
Install the strap.  
Master the basic operation.  
・・  
・・  
Holding the Case  
How to Press the Shutter  
How to Use the Zoom Lever  
・・  
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2.Advance Check of the Case  
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・・  
・・  
Advance test before use  
E-13  
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3.Install the digital camera.  
E-14  
・・  
Check the digital camera.  
E-14  
E-15  
E-15  
E-15  
E-15  
E-16  
E-16  
E-17  
E-17  
E-18  
E-18  
E-19  
E-19  
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Loading in the Case  
Which digital cameras can be loaded?  
・・  
・・  
Open the lens barrier.  
Check the operation of the camera.  
・・  
・・  
Open the Case.  
Load the digital camera.  
・・  
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Insertion of silica gel  
・・  
Check the loading status.  
・・  
Seal the Case.  
Install the special balance weight.  
Installation and Removal of the LCD Hood  
・・  
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Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap  
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・・  
Perform the final checks.  
E-20  
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Visual Inspection  
E-20  
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・・  
Final Test  
・・  
4.Taking Pictures Under Water  
E-22  
・・  
How to Use the Strap  
Take pictures carefully.  
Confirm the picture on the LCD monitor  
E-22  
E-22  
E-22  
E-22  
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Quietly press the shutter lever.  
Cautions when using the flash  
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5.Handling After Shooting  
E-23  
Wipe off any waterdrop.  
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Take out the digital camera.  
Wash the Case with pure water.  
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E-25  
E-25  
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Dry the Case.  
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6.Maintaining the Waterproof Function  
E-26  
・・  
Remove the O-ring.  
Remove any sand, dirt, etc.  
E-26  
E-26  
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Install the O-ring.  
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring  
E-27  
E-27  
E-28  
・・  
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Replace consumable products.  
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7.Appendix  
E-29  
・・  
Q & A on the use of the PT-021  
After-sale Service  
Specifications  
Diver's Insurance Guide  
E-29  
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E-34  
E-35  
E-35  
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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.  
LCD hood  
(on the body)  
Silica gel  
Silicone grease  
Case body  
LCD hood strap  
Hand strap  
Lenscap  
(Check that the O-ring is normal.)  
Pick for O-ring removal  
Warranty card Diver's insurance guide  
Balance weight  
Instruction manual  
(this manual)  
WARRANTY  
(販売店控え)  
取扱説明書  
デジタルカメラ  
本保証書は、本記載内容で無料修理を行うことをお約束するものです。  
お買い上げの日から下記期間中、万一故障が生した場合は、本契約書を添付ご持参の上  
お買い上げ販売店、または当社サービスステーションにご依頼ください。  
CAMEDIA X-350用  
本保証書は日本において有効です。  
This is limited warranty for  
year from your date of  
purchase. Useful only in  
Japan.  
期  間  
お買上げ  
本体1年間  
年  月   
a
1
防水プロテクタ  
住所 Address  
お客様  
氏名 Name      性別(男・女)、年齢(  才)  
PT-021  
Customer  
                           
            TEL     
(
   )  
〔必ず店名印をしてください。〕  
販売店  
Dealer's  
name and  
address  
JAPAN  
品名  
型名  
防水  
防塵  
プロテクタ  
Model  
Serial NO.  
■このたびは水プロテクタPT-021をお買上げいただきりがご  
ざいま。  
■この説明書をよくお読みのうえ全に正しくお使いくださいた、  
この説明書はお読みになった後ず保管してください。  
■誤った使い方をされると水漏れにより中のカメラが破損し理不能  
になる場合があります。  
保証責  
任者  
保証履行者  
〒192-0032 東京都八王子市石川町2951  
お問い合せ先/サービスステーション  
       03(3292)1931          
■ご使用説明書に従いず事ェックを実施してください。  
Information disc  
CD-ROM  
E-9  
Names of the parts  
Lens window  
Play back button  
OK/Menu button  
Shooting mode button  
Flash mode button  
Macro button  
Selftimer button  
Rear lid  
Front lid  
Palm grip  
Grease for silicone O-ring(white cap)  
Silica gel  
Balance weight  
Pick for O-ring removal  
LCD inner hood  
LCD hood  
LCD hood strap  
Shade hood  
Buckle opener  
Lenscap  
Buckle lock lever  
Buckle hook  
Diffuser and diffuser cover  
O-ring  
Shutter lever  
Zoom lever  
Hand strap ring  
Hand strap  
Tripod seat  
Loading guide rail  
LCD monitor window  
Lens ring  
Lenscap strap  
NoteThe 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.  
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Install the strap.  
Install the strap on the Case body.  
Installation explanation  
Hand strap  
Finished installation  
Hand strap ring  
Please install the strap correctly as shown above. OLYMPUS  
CORPORATION 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  
: Do not exert excessive force onto the lens window or the lens ring.  
• Take care not to put your fingers etc. over the lens window  
and the flash diffuser.  
CAUTION  
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:  
For detailed operation of the shutter, refer to the instruction  
manual for the digital camera.  
How to Use the Zoom Lever  
T
W
Zoom operation is possible by  
operating the zoom lever of this  
Case corresponding to the  
zoom lever of the digital camera  
in the Case.  
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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.  
ț The O-ring has not been installed.  
ț A part of the O-ring or the entire O-ring is outside the specified  
groove.  
ț O-ring damage, cracks, deterioration or deformation  
ț Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O-ring,  
the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on the front lid  
ț Damage to the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on  
the front lid  
ț When closing the Case, check for catching of the hand strap and  
silica gel after the above causes have been eliminated.  
:
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.  
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).  
CAUTION  
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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.  
:
When a digital camera is loaded without removing the  
strap, the strap may get caught between the Case lids  
and may cause water leakage.  
When removing the strap, handle the digital camera  
with sufficient care. OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall  
not be responsible for damage caused by dropping  
the camera etc.  
CAUTION  
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Loading in the Case  
Which digital cameras can be loaded?  
This product (PT-021) is exclusively used for the CAMEDIA X-350.  
Open the lens barrier.  
The power is switched on when the lens barrier of the digital  
camera is opened.  
When the camera is left without any operation for at least three  
minutes while the power is switched on, the camera will enter sleep  
mode (standby) and the LCD will go out, and when another five  
minutes pass without any operation, the lens will be retracted. In  
such a case, cancel the sleep mode by operating any button.  
Check the operation of the camera.  
Confirm the operation according to the instruction manual for the digital  
camera.  
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Open the Case.  
Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening  
lever as shown in the figure (in direction ) Pull the buckle opener  
slowly (in direction ). When not using the buckle opener, hold the  
buckle opening lever with your thumb and index finger from the side  
and pull it up slowly.  
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.  
:
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.  
CAUTION  
Note:  
At this time, the LCD should be left switched off to  
save the battery.  
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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.  
:
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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
Check the loading status.  
Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case.  
ț Has the silica gel been inserted all the way at the specified  
position?  
ț Has the O-ring at the Case opening part been installed properly?  
ț Are the O-ring and the O-ring contact surface on the front lid free of  
dirt and other foreign matter?  
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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.  
:
Seal the Case by turning both buckle lock levers  
down in arrow direction. When one of the buckles is  
left open, the Case will not be sealed and water  
leakage will be caused.  
CAUTION  
Install the special balance weight.  
Install the special balance weight to the tripod mounting thread at the  
bottom of the Case. Install the balance weight securely by tightening  
the accessory screw of the balance weight.  
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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  
Mounting and Removing the Lens Cap  
Fit the lens cap onto the lens  
ring as shown in the figure. Be  
sure to remove the lens cap  
before shooting.  
E-19  
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.  
:
Hairs, fibers, and other narrow items are not very  
apparent, but they may cause entry of water, so that  
special attention is required.  
CAUTION  
E-20  
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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3
4
5
6
7
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In case of trouble with the 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 you remember 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.  
W : Approx. 0.2 m to 3.4 m  
Flash reaching range  
(Land shooting)  
T : Approx. 0.2 m to 2.0 m  
During underwater shooting, shooting conditions (water clarity,  
suspended matter, etc.) can have a significant effect on the range  
of the flash.  
Always check your pictures on the LCD monitor after shooting.  
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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.  
CAUTION  
When opening the Case, take sufficient care that no  
water will drop from your hair or body onto the Case  
and the camera.  
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 Case carefully and take out the digital camera.  
:
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.  
Please read the operation manual for the digital  
camera for the storage of pictures etc.  
CAUTION  
Take special care so that no water drops get onto the  
camera.  
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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.  
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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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
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.  
CAUTION  
When wiping the Case, take care not to cause  
scratches.  
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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.  
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.  
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:
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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
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.  
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring  
Apply the  
exclusive  
lubricant to each  
O-ring.  
Make sure that your fingers and the O-  
ring are free of dirt, and squeeze about  
5 mm of lubricant onto a finger. (5 mm  
is the most appropriate amount.)  
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2
3
4
Surround the lubricant with three  
fingers and spread it over the ring. Be  
careful not to use excessive force as  
this may stretch the O-ring.  
Spread the  
lubricant all over  
the O-ring.  
After spreading the lubricant, check  
visually and by touch that the O-ring is not  
scratched and that its surface is flat. If it is  
damaged in any way, replace it with a  
brand-new O-ring.  
Check that the  
O-ring is free of  
scratch or  
unevenness.  
Apply lubricant on  
the O-ring contact  
surface.  
Use the lubricant remaining on the  
fingers to clean and lubricate the  
case's contact surface.  
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:
• 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.  
CAUTION  
• 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.  
• When drying is done with salt attached, it is likely that  
a function impairment will be caused. After use,  
always wash off any salt.  
Replace consumable products.  
ț 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.  
ț 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-021  
Q1: Which digital cameras can be used?  
Q1: The PT-021 is only for the models X-350.  
Q2: What cautions must be observed when loading the digital camera  
into the Case?  
A2 : 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.  
(6) Insert the silica gel for defogging. Please use silica gel for the  
Olympus Case.  
(7) Finally install the special balance weight to the tripod mounting  
thread.  
Q3: What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case?  
A3 : 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  
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(a) Places with open fire  
(b) Places with volatile substances  
(c) Places with vibrations  
(1) 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  
(2) 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?  
A4 : 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?  
A5 : 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  
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temperatures or direct sunlight may cause deformation,  
discoloration or breakage of the Case and deterioration of 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?  
A6 : Please observe the following items for shooting under water.  
(1) Fix the Case 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, please always  
replace a battery with a fully charged battery before each dive.  
Q7: How can I check for water leakage?  
A7 : 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?  
A8 : 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?  
A9 : 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  
A10  
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:
What are the important points for Case maintenance?  
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.  
Do not use anticorrosion agents on the metal parts. The metal  
parts are made of aluminum, brass or stainless steel. Cleaning  
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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 OLYMPUS  
CORPORATION or your dealer.  
Q11  
A11  
:
:
Please tell me about repairs.  
Please contact a service station of OLYMPUS CORPORATION  
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  
A12  
:
:
What are the model numbers and the prices of the PT-021  
accessories?  
The following accessories are being sold.  
(1) O-ring for the PT-021 body (POL-0211,050 with tax): This is a  
silicone rubber O-ring packing to be installed in the PT-021 body  
to make it waterproof. O-rings for other Case models cannot be  
used.  
(2) Silicone O-ring grease (PSOLG-1/¥840 with tax): This is a special  
grease for silicone O-ring maintenance.  
(3) Silica gel (SILCA-5/¥525 with tax): 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/¥1,050 with tax): 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-021 (PWT-021/¥2,625 with tax): 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 OLYMPUS  
CORPORATION when replacement is required. Replacement will  
be made against payment.  
Q13  
:
How can I take good underwater photos?  
A13:  
Olympus's ZUIKO CLUB online school website has a page describing  
underwater shooting techniques. You can access this page at the  
following link:  
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After-sale Service  
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.  
Please contact your dealer or one of the service stations of  
OLYMPUS CORPORATION 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.  
OLYMPUS CORPORATION 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.  
Warranty, repair, and service for this product are valid only in  
Japan. Repair is not possible overseas.  
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 X-350  
Pressure  
resistance  
Depth of up to 40 m  
Main materials  
Body: Transparent polycarbonate  
Buckles: Stainless steel  
Grip/Shutter lever: Red polycarbonate  
Lens window: FL glass  
Lens ring: Aluminum  
Operation buttons: Stainless steel Nickel-plated brass  
Dimensions  
Weight  
Width 148 mm x height 102.6 mm x thickness  
105 mm (projections not included)  
390 g (LCD hood not included)  
We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the  
specifications without notice.  
Diver's Insurance Guide  
We recommend to subscribe to diver's insurance for water leakage.  
For details, refer to the enclosed Diver's Insurance Guide.  
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MEMO  
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