Olympus PT-042 - Manual (Page 44)

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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.
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 only after performing the advance test and the final
check.
0 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
z Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause
defective operation, defects, trouble, damage, fire, internal clouding, or
water leakage. This should be avoided.
• Locations reaching high temperatures such as those under direct
sunlight, in an automobile, etc.
• Locations with open fire
• Water depths in excess of 40 m
• Locations subject to vibrations
• Locations with high temperature and humidity or with severe
temperature changes
• Locations with volatile substances
z 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.
z 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 it with sufficient care.
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