WP-DC36 - Camera CANON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WP-DC36 CANON

Read This First Before you use the Waterproof Case, make sure it is functioning correctly and does not leak. To check for leaks, close the camera case before putting the camera in, and hold it under water at an approximate depth of 15 cm (5.9 in.) for about three minutes. If it leaks, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Disclaimer Reprinting, transmitting, or storing in a retrieval system • any part of this guide without the permission of Canon is prohibited. Canon reserves the right to change the contents of this • guide at any time without prior notice. Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ • slightly from the actual equipment. Canon Inc., its subsidaries and affiliates, and • distributors of the Waterproof Case are not liable for any damages due to misuse of the case. Please also carefully read the • Camera User Guide supplied with your camera.

• : Things you should be careful about.

• : Hints for getting more out of your Waterproof Case. The various types of memory cards that can be used in • the camera are collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide. Make sure you read this guide before using the • Waterproof Case. Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the • future. Checking the Package Contents Check if the following items are included in your Waterproof Case package. If anything is missing, contact the retailer from which you purchased the Waterproof Case.

Silicon Grease for the Waterproof Seal

User Guide (this guide) Separately Sold Accessories Canon Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1• When taking pictures underwater, these weights prevent the Waterproof Case from floating. Please refer to Specifications (p. 12) for the number of recommended weights to be attached. For information on attaching the weights, please refer to the user guide supplied with the weights. COPY2 Safety Precautions Before using the Waterproof Case, please ensure that you • read the safety precautions below. Always ensure that the Waterproof Case is operated correctly. The safety precautions noted on the following pages are • intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. Caution Denotes the possibility of damage to the Waterproof Case and camera. Warning Be sure to remove the camera after using the Waterproof Case. Leaving the camera in the Waterproof Case and placing it in direct sunlight or other places subject to high temperatures may result in fire, or cause the case to burst. Do not use the Waterproof Case as a personal flotation device (such as a life preserver). Do not use the neck strap under water. Remove the neck strap and attach the wrist strap before using the Waterproof Case underwater. Using the neck strap may cause it to become wrapped around the neck and result in strangulation or other injuries. Caution Immediately turn off the camera if the Waterproof Case leaks. Leaks could result in fire or electrical shock. Thoroughly wipe the Waterproof Case interior and the camera dry and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Caution Be careful of condensation. Moving the Waterproof Case rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. If this occurs, stop using the camera as the condensation may cause a malfunction. Remove the camera, and wipe off the condensation from the case and camera with a soft, dry cloth so that it is completely dry. COPY3 Do not insert the camera with the strap attached.• Do not press the buttons or lever with unnecessary • force when using the case underwater. Do not spray the waterproof seal with tap-water.• Do not damage the waterproof seal, or allow dirt to • accumulate between the waterproof seal and the case. Do not disassemble or modify the Waterproof Case.• The above actions could cause leaks. Avoid using or storing the Waterproof Case in the following places. Depths exceeding 40 meters • (130 ft.). Places subject to temperatures • above 40 °C (104 °F). Avoid placing, or storing the Waterproof Case in the following places. Places subject to strong sunlight.• Humid or dusty areas.• Near substances such as • napthalene or insecticides Do not drop or throw the Waterproof Case. The above actions may warp the case and cause malfunctions. Use only the supplied silicon grease. Use of other waterproofing products may impair the strength of the Waterproof Case. Waterproof Seal Debris stuck to the waterproof seal may cause water • leakage. Catching a single strand of hair, or a tiny grain of sand in the seal can cause leaks. If you notice that the waterproof seal is damaged or • cracked, stop using the case immediately and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. When storing your Waterproof Case, keep it open to • prevent the waterproof seal from deforming and to maintain its waterproof capabilities. Protect the waterproof seal from dust and scratches during • storage. To ensure that the case remains watertight, you should replace the seal once a year. Please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk • for replacement seals. COPY4 Components Guide Mode Switch

(Exposure Compensation)/

FUNC./SET (Function/Set) Button

Button Strap Mounts Shutter Button Zoom Lever Power Button Lock Release Switch Catch Lens Window Tripod Socket Diffusion Plate COPY5 Preparations Remove the neck strap and attach the wrist strap before using the case underwater. Using the neck strap may • cause it to become wrapped around the neck and result in strangulation or other injuries.Do not attach the strap included with the camera.•

Attach the strap and adjust the length. Wrist Strap Neck Strap COPY6

Attach the diffusion plate. Do not scratch the surface of the diffusion plate, • as this may prevent light from the flash from being properly diffused.The effectiveness of the diffusion plate may be • impaired if the subject is too close to the camera. Removing the Diffusion Plate Lift and remove the diffusion plate. Diffusion Plate COPY7 Waterproof Seal

Release the catch to open the case. When using commercially available • anticondensation products, the anticondensation solution should only be applied to the inside surface of the lens window using a soft, dry cloth. If anticondensation solution comes in contact with any surface other than the inside of the lens widnow, wipe it off immediately with a soft, dry cloth, as it could lead to deterioration of the Waterproof Case.

Apply silicon grease to the waterproof seal. Remove the waterproof seal as shown.

Do not dig your fingernails into it or pull • on it forcibly. Using a cotton swab, wipe off any debris in

the mounting groove. Apply a small amount (droplet) of grease to

your fingertip, and evenly coat the entire surface of the waterproof seal. Place the waterproof seal back in the seal

mounting groove. Take care not to twist it.• COPY8 Preparing the Camera

Remove the strap, and make sure the battery and memory card are in the camera. Please refer to the • Camera User Guide for information on the correct battery, and how to insert the battery and memory card. Use a battery that is adequately charged.• Check the estimated capacity of your memory • card and ensure there is enough space to record images. Memory CardBatteryStrap Inserting the Camera Into the Case

Insert the camera into the Waterproof Case. Choose a place well away from salty sea air. • Keep the lens window clean by wiping it gently • with a dry cloth. COPY9

Close the case. Make sure that the waterproof seal is free of • debris. Make sure that the catch is securely locked.•

Turn the mode switch in the direction of the arrow to engage the mode switch of the camera. COPY10 Mode Switch Button Button Button Button Button Button Set the mode switch to

buttons to choose [ ], and press the

buttons to choose [] (at the right). Press the button, then press the buttons to choose [ ] and press the button. Using the Camera Please refer to the Camera User Guide for instructions on how to use the camera. Underwater Mode Setting the camera to [ ] mode will tone down the blues, letting you obtain more natural colors when shooting underwater. COPY11 Removing the Camera Care and Maintenance Make sure to do the following after using the Waterproof Case.

Thoroughly dry the case, wiping off all the water. Remove any dirt, sand, hair or other debris • from the case and wash it with clean, running water to remove any salt deposits.

Open the case and remove the camera.

Close the case. Do not wash the interior of the Waterproof • Case with water. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

Thoroughly wash the case with clean water, then wipe it completely dry with a soft, dry cloth. After using the case in the ocean, soak it in • clean water for several hours to remove any salt deposits. COPY12 Specifications Waterproof Capability: Meets IEC/JIS protection rating “IPX8” equivalent For use within a depth of 40m (130 ft.) Waterproofing: Seal (crimp-type O-ring) Body Materials: Polycarbonate Camera Operating Temperatures: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) Dimensions: 132.5 x 89.3 x 67.2 mm (5.22 x 3.52 x 2.65 in.) (excluding protrusions) Volume: Approx. 455 cm

(15.4 fl. oz. (US)) Weight: Approx. 285 g (10.1 oz.) (Waterproof Case only*) Number of Separately Sold Waterproof Case Weights (WW-DC1) Recommended Mounting: 1 weight *Including diffusion plate All data noted here are based on Canon’s testing standards.• Product specifications and appearance are subject to • change without prior notice. COPYDeutsch