Canon FA-480 manual Care & Maintenance, Camera Power Saving

CAMERA POWER SAVING

You can access the camera's menu to select different power saving options. In order to do this, enter the Setup Menu, select Power Saving, activate the “Auto Power Down” function and select the inactivity period before the LCD turns off. It is recommended that the inactivity time selected is quite short, in order to conserve battery power. If set for longer periods of time, the LCD screen will heat up and it will produce condensation and fogging of the lens port. Condensation on the lens port will have a negative impact on the quality of the images taken.

Once the LCD screen turns off, when you want to resume shooting, pressing any button apart from the power button will turn on the LCD screen again. If the inactivity period was long enough to turn the camera off, you can turn it back on by pressing the On / Off Power button. The Welcome Screen will appear and then it will display the last image taken.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

The Fantasea FA-480 housing requires only a minimum amount of care for reliable performance. The following tips will enable you to get the best results.

1.Always rinse your housing with a strong stream of fresh water and if possible soak the housing in a fresh water tub or rinse tank for about 20 minutes after every dive in order to dissolve the salt water crystals from around the controls and openings of the housing. Manipulate each of the movable controls to assist the removal of salt particles from these tight areas.

2.Allow the housing to dry thoroughly before packing away for the day or for the trip home. You may use a soft towel or cloth to dry the housing. Be sure there is no grease or other debris on the towel.

3.Visually check the condition of the O-ring before every dive. If it is dirty, clean it with fresh water and dry it with a soft cloth as described above. If it is damaged in any way, such as cut or perforated, replace it before using the housing again.

4.It is recommended to slightly lubricate the housing's O-ring periodically. It's important to note that the amount of lubrication required on the O-ring is only enough to allow it to slip into place without friction, so it does not twist or become dislodged. More grease is not better, and

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