User manual KAWAI FS800

[. . . ] shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from incorrect use of this product. caused by the loss of image data due to defects, disassembly, repair or modification of this product by people, other than third parties specifically authorised by KAWAI IMAGING CORP. or for other reasons. Please read the following before using the product This product has been precision-crafted from high quality polycarbonate. When used correctly, it lets you take photographs safely up to a water pressure equivalent to a depth of 60 metres. [. . . ] Before loading the digital camera in the Case, immerse the empty Case at depth you intend to use it and make sure there is no water leakage. · Part of an O-ring or an 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. · When all of the above causes have been eliminated, check the hand strap and silica gel when closing the Case. En CAUTION : · 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. · If the advance test should show water leakage with normal handling, stop using the Case and contact your dealer or an Olympus service station. E-15 3. Installing the digital camera Check the digital camera. Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case. Battery Confirmation Underwater shooting can reduce battery life because the picture has to be checked on the LCD monitor before and after shooting. Make sure that you have sufficient remaining battery capacity before use. Note In order to avoid missing photo opportunities due to an exhausted battery, you should always a fresh fully charged battery before each dive. Check the remaining number of pictures Check that the image storage medium has enough room for the number of pictures you want to take. Remove the hand strap and lens cap from the digital camera If a strap or lens cap is attached to the digital camera, it must be removed before loading. CAUTION : · If the digital camera is loaded without removing the strap or lens cap, it may get caught between the Case lids and cause water leakage. · When removing the strap and/or lens cap, handle the digital camera carefully. shall not be responsible for damage caused by improper handling. Remove the eyecup from the digital camera. The Case allows you compose your shots in the pickup viewfinder. Insert the bag with the shorter side facing inside. Pay attention to the orientation. CAUTION : · Insert the silica gel bag as far as it will go at the specified location and with the specified orientation. If the orientation is incorrect, the silica gel bag will catch when the Case is sealed and water will leak into the Case. · If the bag is only inserted part of the way, it will get caught by the O-ring when you try to seal the Case and water will leak into the Case · Once silica gel has been used, its moisture absorption performance will be impaired. Always change the silica gel when you open or close the Case. Check the loading status. Always perform the following final checks before sealing the Case. · Is the silica gel inserted all the way at the specified position?· Are the O-rings and the O-ring contact surfaces free of dirt and other foreign matter?· Is the TTL cable connector cap attached properly without loosening?· Is the mode dial of the camera controllable? En E-22 Seal the Case. (1) Gently align the rear lid with the front lid. (Do this gently so that the O-rings do not slip out of the grooves. ) (2) Engage the buckles with the hooks (two diagonally opposite buckles first, then the other two diagonally opposite buckles) A B Hook one pair of diagonally opposite buckles, then hook the other pair. B A (3) Push the buckle lock/unlock levers in the direction of arrows to seal the Case. En CAUTION : Seal the Case by pushing all four buckle lock/unlock levers down in the direction of the arrows. If one of the buckles is left open or unlocked, the Case will not be sealed properly and water leaks will occur. E-23 Check the operation of the loaded camera. After sealing the Case, check that the camera functions normally. · Operate the power switch lever on the Case and confirm that the camera is turned ON/OFF. [. . . ] 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) Always use genuine Olympus Grease for Silicone O-Ring (white cap). Other grease may not be suitable for the silicone O-rings on the Case. Using the wrong grease may result in deterioration of the Case's surface finish and interfere with the waterproof capability. [. . . ]