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Q7: How can I check for water leakage?

A7: For confirmation, perform the advance test and the final test after

loading the camera. The advance test with immersing the Case

without the camera to the intended use depth to check for water

leakage is the most accurate test, but when this is difficult, it is safer

to perform this test even at a depth of 1 m or in a bathtub. The final

test also can be performed in a bathtub or a bucket.

Q8: What are the causes for entry of water?

A8: The main causes for the entry of water are shown below. Please

check with special care.

1 The O-ring has not been installed.

2 The O-ring is partly or completely outside the groove.

3 Damage, deterioration or deformation of the O-ring

4 Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring

5 Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter on the O-ring groove

or the O-ring contact surface

6 Catching of the strap, the bag of silica gel, etc. when sealing the

Case

7 Throwing the Case from a boat into the water, jumping with the

Case into the water, or other sudden application of strong

forces onto the Case. When entering the water, hand the Case

over gently or avoid impacts in other ways.

Q9: What are the important points for O-ring maintenance?

A9: Pay special attention to the following items.

Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar organic solvents

or chemical detergents to clean the O-ring. When such

chemicals are used, the O-ring may be damaged or its

deterioration will be accelerated.

2 Use the genuine Olympus silicone grease (white cap). The

grease (red cap) used for previous Cases up till PT-008 and the

grease from other companies are not suitable for this silicone

O-ring. The use of such grease may cause deterioration of the

surface and impairment of the waterproof function.

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