Olympus PFL-01 manuel d'utilisation

Instruction Manual W aterpr oof 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 [...]

E-2 E-1 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. ● OL[...]

E-4 E-3 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 handli[...]

E-6 E-5 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 [...]

E-8 E-7 Disclaimer ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ E-1 Please read the following before using the product ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ E-1 For safe use ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ E-1 Batteries ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ E-3 For Prevention of [...]

E-10 E-9 1. Preparations Check the contents of the package. Check that all accessories are in the box. Contact your dealer if accessories should be missing or damaged. Names of the parts Note : The case parts marked with an asterisk (*) correspond to functions on the electronic flash. Consequently, operation of these parts activates the correspondi[...]

E-12 E-11 Preparing the case Before shooting, prepare the case as described below. : When not using the diffuser plate, place it on the center part on the front of the case as shown on the right. CAU TION Attaching/removing/ the diffuser plate This case is equipped with a diffuser plate that can be used to attenuate the flash light. Use the diffuse[...]

E-14 E-13 2)Connecting the hot shoe cable Connect the hot shoe cable, provided with this case, between the TTL cable connector on the inner side of the camera case and the hot shoe of the camera. Pay attention to the following points:  before inserting the camera into the camera case, loosen and remove the cap on the TTL cable connector inside t[...]

E-15 2. Adv ance Chec k of the Case Advance test before use This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the parts during the manufacturing process and thorough function inspections during the assembly. In addition, a water pressure test is performed with a water pressure tester for all products to confirm that the performance con[...]

E-18 E-17 Open the Case. Insert the buckle opener of the accessory into the buckle opening lever as shown in the figure (in direction ) Pull the buckle opener slowly (in direction ). When not using the buckle opener, hold the buckle opening lever with your thumb and index finger from the side and pull it up slowly. : • Be sure to turn the flash o[...]

E-19 E-20 Perform the final checks. Visual Inspection After sealing the Case, check the sealing part of front and rear lid visually to confirm that the O-ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no foreign matter has been caught. : • Hairs, fibers, and other narrow items are not very apparent, but they may cause entry of water, so that s[...]

E-22 4. T aking photos underwater Setting the flash mode This case enables underwater TTL AUTO shooting. Underwater TTL AUTO shooting Turn the case’s mode dial knob to set the electronic flash to the TTL AUTO mode. For details including the digital camera setup, refer to the camera and flash instruction manuals. Underwater MANUAL shooting Turn th[...]

E-24 Removing the electronic flash Carefully open the case, loosen the shoe lock dial of the flash and, while holding the mode dial knob on the case firmly, slide the flash out of the case’s hot shoe. : • After opening the case, always put it down it with the O-ring side face-up. Otherwise, dirt or other foreign matter could attach itself to th[...]

E-26 6. Maintaining the W aterpr oof Function Remove the O-ring. Open the Case and remove the O-ring from the Case. Removal of the O-ring  Insert the O-ring removal pick between the O-ring and the wall of the O-ring groove.  Move the tip of the inserted pick under the O-ring. (Take care not to damage the O-ring groove with the tip of the pick[...]

E-28 Replace consumable products.  The O-ring is a consumable product. Independent of the number of times the Case is used, it is recommended that the O-ring should be replaced by a new one at least once a year.  Deterioration of the O-ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the storage conditions. Replace the O-ring even before a year [...]

E-30 operation parts and perform the advance test and the final test. (5) When not using this case, be sure to take the flash out. Q4 : What cautions must be observed when opening and closing the Case? A4 : Pay special attention to the following items. (1) Do not open and close the Case at locations with water spray or sand spray. (2) Wipe off all [...]

E-32 and use it after applying a thin coat of the special grease. Excessive application of grease does not improve the waterproof function or the permissible withstand pressure. However, it may facilitate attachment of sand, dirt, etc. A thin, uniform coat produces the best result. (4) The O-ring is a consumable product. Replace it at least once a [...]

E-34 After-sale Service ● You will receive the Warranty card from your dealer. Please make sure that the dealer's name, the date of purchase, etc. have been entered. If they have not been entered, immediately ask your dealer to have them entered. Read the guarantee conditions carefully and keep the guarantee card at a safe location. ● Plea[...]

E-36 Olympus digital camera and Electronic Flash (FL-20) Available models Dimensions E-35 Specifications ❈ We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the specifications without notice. Pressure resistance Depth of up to 40 m Main materials Main body : Transparent polycarbonate Buckle : Stainless steel Buttons, arm mount screw, ada[...]