Appendix; Q&A On The Use Of The Pt-E01 - Olympus PT-E01 Bedienungsanleitung

7. Appendix

Q&A on the use of the PT-E01
Q1: What digital cameras can be used?
A1: The PT-E01 is only for use with the E-300 digital camera.
Q2: Is underwater shooting possible with the PT-E01 alone?
A2: In addition to the Case, you need the separately available Waterproof Port matching
the lens you are using.
Q3: What precautions must be observed when loading the digital camera into the Case?
A3: Pay special attention to the following items when loading the camera into the Case.
(1) Check that the camera's remaining battery capacity is sufficient.
(2) Check how many pictures can be stored on the image storage medium.
Please use a medium with enough space to store all the pictures you want to take.
This minimizes the number of times the Case has to be opened and closed.
(3) Check that the zoom gear is attached properly to the zoom ring on the camera lens.
(4) When using an external flash, check that the hot shoe cable is connected to the digital
camera.
(5) Remove the carrying strap and lens cap from the digital camera.
If the carrying strap and lens cap are not removed from the digital camera, they could
catch between the two lids of the case and prevent it from closing properly. This could
lead to water penetration.
(6) Before closing the case, check that the O-rings sit correctly in the groove.
(7) Make sure that the buckles used for connection of the case and port and TTL
connector cap are closed firmly.
(8) Make sure that the O-rings and the case's contact surfaces are free of foreign matter
and dirt.
(9) Place the silica gel bag in the case to avoid fogging. Only use Olympus silica gel.
Q4: What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case?
A4: Pay special attention to the following items.
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(1) When the O-ring contact surface is pressed strongly from the outside of the Case, or
when the Case is twisted, the waterproof function may be impaired and water leakage
may be caused.
(2) When the Case is used, left or stored at the following locations, defective operation or
trouble may be caused. Always avoid such locations.
(a) Places where the Case can reach high temperatures under direct sunlight or in a
car, places with extremely low temperatures, and places with extreme temperature
variations
(b) Places with open fire
(c) Places with volatile substances
(d) Places with vibrations
(3) In case of the following handling with a camera loaded into the Case, trouble or
breakage may be caused for the Case and/or the loaded camera. Always avoid such
handling.
(a) Hitting other objects
(b) Dropping
(c) Placing heavy objects on top of the Case
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