Final Test
The final test after loading the camera is explained below. This is the only way to eliminate worry about possible entry of water! Always perform this test. It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. The required time is about five minutes.
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1 | Place the Case |
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| At first, immerse the |
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| Check that no water |
| Remove the Case from the water and |
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| Is there any water trickling down? | |
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4 | Next, immerse the |
| Check carefully for air bubbles! |
Case for 30 |
| Do not perform any operation yet, | |
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5 | Check that no water |
| Remove the Case from the water and |
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| has entered. |
| at the bottom of the Case. |
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| Perform very careful confirmation. |
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| Check carefully for air bubbles! |
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| Try operation of the buttons used frequently. | |
immersing for three |
| Check carefully for air bubbles! | |
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| If there is still no entry of water, |
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| everything is OK! |
| This is the final check. |
| This is very important! |
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| Has the silica gel become moist? | |
Has the silica gel |
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| become moist? |
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| entry of water also can be made securely! |
8 | The checking has |
| Now everything is all right! |
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| Have a nice dive! |
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