Olympus PT-E05 - Manual (Page 68)

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Final Test
The final test after loading the camera is explained below. This is the only way to eliminate worry about
possible entry of water! Always perform this test. It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub.
The required time is about five minutes.
Simple water immersion test Explanatory image Hints
1 Place the Case slowly into
the water.
As the Case is transparent, waterdrops
entering into it can be confirmed easily.
2 At first, immerse the Case
for only three seconds.
In case of trouble with the O-ring, three
seconds is enough for water to enter. Are there
air bubbles coming out between the lids?
Please check carefully.
3 Check that no water has
entered the Case.
Remove the Case from the water and check
that no water has accumulated at the bottom of
the Case.
Is there any water trickling down?
4 Next, immerse the Case for
30 seconds.
Check carefully for air bubbles!
Do not perform any operation yet, but just
observe.
5 Check that no water has
entered the Case.
Remove the Case from the water and check
that no water has accumulated at the bottom of
the Case.
Confirm very carefully.
6 Next, check by immersing
for three minutes.
Check carefully for air bubbles!
Try operation of the buttons used frequently.
Check carefully for air bubbles!
If there is still no entry of water, everything is
OK!
7 This is the final check. Has
the silica gel become moist?
This is very important!
Has the silica gel become moist?
Please check carefully!
As the interior can be seen, the inspection for
entry of water also can be made easily!
8 If there is no water leakage
and everything is functioning
correctly, you are ready to
start shooting underwater. Now everything is all right!
Have a nice dive!
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