Pioneer DC500 - Manual (Page 103)

EN-103
Using and cleaning the underwater housing
and camera
Entering the water with housing
1. Do not enter water with camera in your hand. Have someone hand you the camera after you have
entered the water.
2. For tips on taking pictures, see “Great Pictures Made Easy” on page 104.
3. Inspect housing for any leaks right after submerging housing. check leak detection window.
After using housing underwater
1. Before entering dive boat, hand the housing to someone on the boat.
2. Make sure the sealed housing is placed in a fresh water tank available on most dive boats. This will
clean the salt water from the camera housing and prevents the salt water from drying on the camera
housing and O-ring. Never let water dry on the camera housing. Salt crystals can damage the
O-ring, lens and attract moisture. Dry housing with clean soft towel after removing from fresh water tank.
3. Do not expose camera and housing to direct sunlight – keep in a shaded area or under a dry towel.
4. It is not recommended to remove camera from housing while on the dive boat. Allowing humid air to
enter the housing may cause fogging.
5. If you must open the housing while on the dive boat, make sure you and the housing are perfectly dry
before opening the housing. Do not allow the inside of the housing or the camera to get wet.
Cleaning housing after use
1. The sealed housing must be thoroughly cleaned with fresh water before opening. Never let salt water
dry on housing. Salt crystals may damage the O-ring, lens and attract moisture.
2. Never let water drops dry on lens. Wipe lens dry with clean cotton cloth.
3. Before opening housing, everything, including your hands, head and surrounding area must be totally
dry. Have a dry towel handy.
4. After opening the housing, clean the camera, O-ring area and all inside and outside parts with a clean,
dry cotton cloth.