Fantasea Line FG16 Housing - Manual (Page 17)

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4. Gently try pulling the back door away from the front door. If the housing is properly closed, it
should be impossible to open the back door.
5. Visually inspect the O-ring through the transparent back door for proper closure. Make sure it
isn’t twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught in the seal, such as
secure lines, sand, grit, hairs or any other foreign substance.
6. Turn on the camera and check that the extended
camera lens does not catch or bend the black rubber
seat on the inside of the lens port. It is vital that the lens
does not disturb this rubber seat (image #13).
7. Test housing control buttons to make sure that the
camera was properly installed inside the housing and
that nothing interferes with normal operation of the
camera. It is recommended to take a few images once
the camera has been installed inside the housing and
prior to the dive in order to ensure proper operation.
8. If making use of the internal camera flash, install the removable
flash diffuser on the housing and attach the flash diffuser quick release secure string in order to
avoid losing it underwater. Please refer to the section “Using the Built-in Camera Flash” for
further information.
9. Prior to diving with the housing, submerge it in a shallow tub of water or rinse tank. Carefully look at
the housing to make sure no bubbles are escaping from it and that no water is entering.
REMOVING THE CAMERA FROM THE HOUSING
1. After use, thoroughly rinse the housing fresh water. Prior to opening the housing, make sure
both your hands and the housing are clean and dry. It is recommended to have a clean, dry and
soft towel handy in order to dry your hands and the water drops on the housing.
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