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operation parts and perform the advance test and the final test.
(5) When not using this case, be sure to take the flash out.
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, make sure no water from outside (e.g. dripping
from your hair or diving suit)gets inside the case and/or on the flash!
(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.
(5) Never touch the flash with a hand wet with sea water.
(6) If you notice while diving that water has entered the case, stop the dive
immediately and perform water leak test to check for water penetration. If
any water has reached the electronic flash, do not use it, dry it
immediately and contact your dealer or Olympus.
Q5 : How to handle the case after use?
A5 : After using the case, remove the flash and rinse the case off in pure
water as soon as possible. After use in salt water, you should immerse
the case for an extended period of time in pure water. Operate the mode
dial knob and buttons of the case when it is in clean tap water to remove
any salt from their shafts. After rinsing, remove moisture with a dry cloth
free of salt, and dry the case in the shade. Never use hot air from a hair
dryer or other appliances to dry the case, and never place it in direct
sunlight to dry, as this could deform, discolor, damage or deteriorates the
case and O-rings. The inner side of the case should be wiped with a soft,
lint-free cloth. Remove the O-rings, wipe off the attached foreign matter
such as salt, sand and dirt, also clean the grooves in which O-rings have
been fit and the surfaces in contact with O-rings, and dry all of them.
When removing an O-ring from the groove, do not use a sharp object to
avoid damaging the O-ring and causing leaks. Be always sure to use the
provided pick for removing the O-ring.
Q6 : What points should be considered when using the case underwater?
A6 : Please remember the following points.
(1) Mount the case properly on a commercially available bracket or arm.
(2) Adjust the case orientation so that the flash light is not obstructed.
(3) Set the flash mode to TTL AUTO or MANUAL. (For the camera setup in
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7. Appendix
Q & A on the use of the PFL-01
Q1 : Which electronic flashes can be used with this case?
A1 : The PFL-01 case is designed exclusively for the FL-20 Electronic Flash.
Q2 : What points should be observed when inserting the electronic flash into
the case?
A2 : When inserting the flash you should pay special attention to the following points:
(1) Check that the flash’s batteries are fully charged.
Insert the flash into the case’s hot shoe properly and tighten the flash’s
shoe lock dial.
(2) Before closing the case, check that the O-rings are correctly attached the
case.
(3) Make sure that the O-rings and contact surfaces are free of foreign
matter such as hair and dirt.
(4) Place the bag of silica gel in the case to avoid fogging. Only use
Olympus silica gel.
(5) Make sure that the TTL cable and hot shoe cable are connected firmly.
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.
(b) Places with open fire
(c) Places with volatile substances
(d) Places with vibrations
(3) The following instances could lead to operational problems and/or
damage to this case and the flash inserted in it. Avoid knocks and
sudden increase in pressure caused by:
(a) Hitting other objects
(b) Dropping
(c) Placing heavy objects on top of the Case
(4) 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
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