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.

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.

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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

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Introduction

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Please read the following items before use

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For safe use

Batteries

For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents

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Handling the Product

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Contents

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1.Preparations

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Check the contents of the package.

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Names of the parts

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Install the strap.

Master the basic operation.

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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

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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 lens barrier.

Check the operation of the camera.

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Open the Case.

Load the digital camera.

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Insertion of silica gel

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Check the loading status.

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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.

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Visual Inspection

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Final Test

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4.Taking Pictures Under Water

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How to Use the Strap

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.

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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 consumable products.

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7.Appendix

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Q & A on the use of the PT-021

After-sale Service

Specifications

Diver's Insurance Guide

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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)

保

証

書

WARRANTY

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year from your date of

purchase. Useful only in

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Information disc

CD-ROM

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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

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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

⑪

Lens ring

Lenscap strap

Note：The Case operation parts marked by❈ corresponds 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:

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For detailed operation of the shutter, refer to the instruction

manual for the digital camera.

How to Use the Zoom Lever

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.

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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.

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:

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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.

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 ①) Pull the buckle opener

slowly (in direction ②). 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

①Insert the O-ring removal pick between the O-ring and the wall of

the O-ring groove.

②Move 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.)

③Hold 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.)

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

(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

(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

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-021/¥1,050 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:

URL: http://www.olympus-zuiko.com/school/index.html

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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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