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7. Appendix

Q & A on the use of the PT-E03

Q1:

: Which digital cameras can be used?

A1:

: This product (PT-E03) is exclusively for use with the E-410/E-400 Digital Camera.

Q2:

: Is underwater shooting possible with the PT-E03 alone?

A2:

: In addition to the Case, you need the separately available Waterproof Port matching the lens

you are using.

Q3:

: What precautions must be observed when loading the digital camera into the Case?

A3:

: Pay special attention to the following items when loading the camera into the Case.

1 Check that the camera's remaining battery capacity is sufficient.

2 Check how many pictures can be stored on the image storage medium.

Please use a medium with enough space to store all the pictures you want to take. This

minimizes the number of times the Case has to be opened and closed.

3 Check that the zooming and focusing gears are attached properly to the lens of the digital

camera.

4 When using an external flash, check that the hot shoe cable is connected to the digital

camera.

5 Remove the strap, strap suspension crowns and lens cap from the digital camera.

If they are attached to the digital camera, the Case cannot be sealed and water leakage

may occur.

6 Confirm that O-rings are attached properly before sealing the Case.

7 Confirm that the O-ring contact surfaces are free of foreign objects such as dust or hair.

8 Be sure to insert the silica gel for prevention of fogging. Use the exclusive silica gel for

Olympus underwater cases.

9 Confirm that the buckles for use in sealing the Case, the port connector and the TTL

connector cap are closed or attached securely.

Q4:

: What cautions must be observed when using and storing the Case?

A4:

: Pay special attention to the following items.

1 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 impaired and water leakage may be

caused.

2 When the Case is used, left or stored at the following locations, defective operation or

trouble may be caused. This should be avoided.

• Places where the Case can reach high temperatures under direct sunlight or in a car,

places with extremely low temperatures, and places with extreme temperature variations

• Places with open fire

• Places with volatile substances

• Places with vibrations

3 In case of the following handling with a camera loaded into the Case, trouble or breakage

may be caused for the Case and/or the loaded camera. This should be avoided.

• Hitting against other objects

• Dropping

• Placing heavy objects on top of the Case

4 When the Case is not used for a long time, trouble from formation of mold etc. may occur.

Before use, confirm the operation of all operation parts and perform the advance test and

the final test.

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