Instruction Manual Waterproof Case PFL-01 For the electronic flash FL-20 Thank you for buying the Underwater Case PFL-01. Please read this instruction manual carefully and use the product safely and correctly. Please keep this instruction manual for reference after reading it. Wrong use may cause damage to the flash on the inside from water leakage, and repair may not be possible. Before use, perform an advance check as described in this manual. Disclaimer Unauthorised copying of this manual in part or in full, except for private use, is prohibited. Unauthorised reproduction is strictly prohibited. OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not be responsible in any way for lost profits or any claims by third parties in case of any damage occurring from incorrect use of this product. OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not be responsible in any way for damage, lost profits, etc. caused by the loss of image data due to defects, disassembly, repair or modification of this product by people, other than third parties specifically authorised by OLYMPUS CORPORATION or for other reasons. WARNING 1. Keep this product out of the reach of babies, infants, and children. There is the possibility of occurrence of the following types of accidents. Injury by dropping onto the body from a height. Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and close. Swallowing of small parts. Please consult a physician immediately if any parts have been swallowed. Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent vision impairment etc. 2. Never store this product with an electronic flash with batteries inside. Battery leakage could result in a fire or an explosion. 3. If water comes into contact with the electronic flash inside this product, remove the batteries from the flash immediately. Otherwise, hydrogen gas could be produced, which could lead to a fire or an explosion. 4. This product is made of resin. There is the possibility that injuries may be caused when it becomes broken because of strong impact with a rock or other hard objects. Please handle with sufficient care. 5. The silica gel and the grease for silicone O-rings for this product are not edible. Please read the following before using the product This product has been precision-crafted from high quality polycarbonate. When used correctly, it lets you take photographs safely up to a water pressure equivalent to a depth of 40 metres. To ensure correct and safe use of the case, please read all instructions on handling and carrying out the system check as well as care, maintenance and storage of the case. OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall in no way be responsible for damage caused by water to the flash contained in the case. OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not pay any compensation for accidents (injuries or material damage) that may occur during the use of this product. The electronic flash cannot be used in AUTO mode when it is inserted in this case. A commercially available bracket arm is required to use this product in combination with the PT-020. CAUTION 1. Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water leakage or trouble. In case of disassembly or modification by persons other than those appointed by OLYMPUS CORPORATION, the guarantee shall not apply. 2. Do not place this product at locations with abnormally high or abnormally low temperatures or at locations with extreme temperature changes. The product may deteriorate. 3. Opening and closing at locations with much sand, dust, or dirt may impair the waterproof characteristic and cause water leakage. This should be avoided. 4. This product is suitable for use at water pressures equivalent to depths of up to 40 meters. Please note that diving at depths greater than 40 meters may result in deformation or damage to this product, as well as to the camera and lens. In this case, water penetration may occur. For safe use This instruction manual uses various pictographs for correct use of the product and to prevent danger to the user and other persons as well as property damage. These pictographs and their meanings are shown below. WARNING This indicates contents for which the possibility of CAUTION This indicates contents for which the possibility of human death or severe injury in case of handling under disregard of this indication can be assumed. human injury or the possibility of material damage in case of handling under disregard of this indication can be assumed. E-1 E-2 5. Rough handling, such as jumping into the water with the case in your hand or in an outside pocket or throwing the case into the water could lead to water penetration. Please always take care when using the case. 6. If the electronic flash contained in the case gets wet, wipe off all moisture immediately and check the flash is working correctly. 7. Before traveling by air, please make sure you remove the O-rings, otherwise the difference in air pressure may make it impossible to open the case. 8. To ensure safe and trouble-free handling and operation of the electronic flash in this product, please read the flash's instruction manual carefully. 9. When sealing this product, please take care to ensure no foreign matter such as sand, dirt or hair is on the O-rings or contact surfaces. 10.Before storing this product, always be sure to take out the flash. 11.When using this product, do not fire the flash at close range to a person or animal. For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents If water gets inside this product during use, irreparable damage may be caused to the electronic flash inside the case. Please note the following points. 1. When sealing this product, make sure that no hairs, fibers, sand particles or other foreign matter stick not only to the O-ring, but also to the contact surface. Even a single hair or a single grain of sand may cause water leakage. Please check with special care. 2. The O-ring is a consumption product. Please replace it at least Examples for foreign matter sticking to the O-ring Batteries To supply power to the electronic flash, we recommend you use two LR6 alkaline batteries, two lithium batteries, two Ni-Mn batteries, two Ni-Mh batteries or two Ni-Cd batteries. Keep the batteries' contacts away from damp and humidity to avoid impairing performance and/or causing an accident. For other battery handling precautions, please read the relevant sections in the electronic flash's instruction manual. Hair Fibers Grains of sand once a year by new one. Also perform maintenance for every use. 3. Deterioration of the O-ring will progress according to the use conditions and the storage conditions. Immediately replace the O-ring by a new one if it is damaged, shows cracks, or has lost its elasticity. 4. At the time of O-ring maintenance, clean the inside of the O-ring groove and confirm the absence of dirt, dust, sand, and other foreign matter. 5. Apply the specified silicone O-ring grease to the O-ring. 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 E-3 E-4 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 be sure to perform the advance test and the final test each time before using the case. 10. If you see any drops of water or any other signs of water penetration during use, stop the dive immediately. Carefully dry from the flash and waterproof case, and then perform the "Final System Check" and confirm whether any water actually penetrated this product. Chemicals which cannot be used Explanation Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline, thinner Volatile organic solvents, or other volatile organic solvents or with chemical detergents etc. Pure water or lukewarm water is chemical detergents sufficient. Anticorrosion agent Commercial defogging agents Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts use stainless steel or brass, and washing with pure water is sufficient. Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always use the specified desiccant silica gel. Handling the Product Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause defective operation, defects, trouble, damage, fire, internal clouding, or water leakage. Always avoid these locations. Places where high temperatures exist, such as in direct sunlight, in a closed vehicle, etc., and/or where extreme differences in temperatures exist. Places where there is a lot of dust. Places where there are open fires. Places subject to vibrations. Places where volatile chemicals are stored or used. water deeper than 40 meters. 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. This product is not intended as a case to protect the internal flash from heavy knocks. If the case is subjected to a heavy knock or significant pressure, the flash inside may be severely damaged. When this product is not used for a long time, the O-rings may deteriorate, diminishing its waterproof properties. Therefore, please use the case only after first performing the first and final system checks described in this instruction manual. Do not apply excessive force to the arm mount and underwater TTL cable connector. The range of the flash underwater may be lower than on land depending on the conditions at the time of shooting (clarity of the water, suspended matter, etc.). Be sure to check the image before actual shooting. Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion prevention, prevention of fogging, repair or other purposes. When these are used for the Case directly or indirectly (with the chemicals in vaporized state), they may cause cracking under high pressure or other problems. Use only the specified silicone grease for the silicone Grease other than specified O-ring, as otherwise the O-ring surface may silicone grease deteriorate and water leakage may be caused. Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes. Adhesive When repair is required, please contact a dealer or a service station of our company. Do not perform operations other than specified in this instruction manual, do not remove or modify parts other than specified, and do not use parts other than specified. Any troubles in taking pictures or with the equipment resulting from the above actions shall be outside the guarantee. OLYMPUS CORPORATION does not assume any liability for damage to the flash caused by water penetration. OLYMPUS CORPORATION shall not pay any compensation for accidents (injury or material damage) at the time of use. E-5 E-6 Contents DisclaimerE-1 Please read the following before using the product E-1 For safe use E-1 Batteries E-3 For Prevention of Water Leakage Accidents E-4 Handling the Product E-5 4. Taking photos underwater E-22 Setting the flash mode E-22 Underwater TTL AUTO shooting E-22 Underwater MANUAL shooting E-22 5. Handling after use E-23 Wipe off any waterdrop E-23 Removing the electronic flashE-24 Cleaning the case with pure water E-24 Disconnecting the TTL cable E-25 Drying the case and TTL cable E-25 Contents E-7-8 1. Preparations E-9 Checking the contents of the package E-9 Names of the parts E-10 Preparing the case E-11 Attaching/removing/the diffuser plate E-11 Connection to the camera case E-12 1) Connecting the underwater TTL cable E-12 2) Connecting the hot shoe cable E-13 3) Mounting on an arm E-14 6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function E-26 Remove the O-ring. E-26 Remove any sand, dirt, etc. E-26 Install the O-ring. E-27 How to Apply Grease to the O-ring E-27 Replace consumable products. E-28 2. Advance Check of the Case E-15 Advance test before use E-15 Advance Test E-15 7. AppendixE-29 Q & A on the use of the PFL-01 E-29 After-sale Service E-34 Specifications E-35 3. Insertion of the electronic flash E-16 Checking the electronic flash E-16 Checking the Batteries E-16 Inserting in the case E-16 Which electronic flashes can be used? E-16 Opening the case E-17 Inserting the flash E-17 Insertion of silica gel E-18 Check the loading status E-19 Seal the Case E-19 Perform the final check E-20 Visual inspection E-20 Setting she flush power ...