Olympus PT-017 manual Final Test, Confirmed easily

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.

	Simple water	Explanatory	Hints
	immersion test	image
1	Place the Case		As the Case is transparent,
			waterdrops entering into it can be
	slowly into the water.		confirmed easily.
	At first, immerse the		In case of trouble with the main O-
2			ring, three seconds are enough for
	Case for only three		water to enter. Are there air bubbles
	seconds.		coming out between the lids?
			Please check carefully.
	Check that no water		Remove the Case from the water and
3			check that no water has accumulated at
	has entered into the
			the bottom of the Case.
	Case.
			Is there any water trickling down?
4	Next, immerse the		Check carefully for air bubbles!
	Case for 30		Do not perform any operation yet,
	seconds.		but just observe.
5	Check that no water		Remove the Case from the water and
			check that no water has accumulated
	has entered.		at the bottom of the Case.
			Perform very careful confirmation.
	Next, check by		Check carefully for air bubbles!
6			Try operation of the buttons used frequently.
	immersing for three		Check carefully for air bubbles!
	minutes.		If there is still no entry of water,
			everything is OK!
	This is the final check.		This is very important!
7			Has the silica gel become moist?
	Has the silica gel		Please check carefully!
	become moist?		As the inside can be seen, the inspection for
			entry of water also can be made securely!
	Now everything is		Now everything is all right!
8	all right.		Have a nice dive!
	Do not forget the		Did you remember to attach the
	balance weight.		balance weight?

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