Seashell SS-1 - Ensure the Camera fits the Seashell!

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M
aintenance of the Main O
-
Ring
Maintenance of the Small O
-
Rings at the
Shutter and Power button
Maintenance of the Seashell Housing
Preparation of Camera
Camera Settings
Keep the main o
-
ring clean, as a dirty o
-
ring
may cause leakage
. When the o
-
ring become
s
dirty
:
By hand, remove the o
-
ring from the slot of
Seashell camera housing. Avoid using
sharp tools which may damage the o
-
ring
.
Do no
t overstretch the o
-
ring as it may
cause damage
.
Clean the o
-
ring by flushing water, and ge
n-
tly remove the dirt with your fingers .
Apply one drop of o
-
ring grease that comes
with the Seashell camera housing and
spread it along the whole length of the o
-
rin
g
using your fingers pulling from one directi
on
until the entire o
-
ring is coated
, as shown. The
sealing compound must be evenly covered.
Applying too much o
-
ring grease may cause
leakage
.
Press the shutter button of the Seashell all
the way down.
Use the blunt end of a toothpick to apply a
small amount of o
-
ring grease to the junction
of the shaft and the front housing
Press the shutter button a few times and
the lubricant grease will be transferred to
the small o
-
ring
Repeat the same for the Power button.
Generously wash and rinse the outside of
the camera housing with fresh water. Do
not use hot water (over 104 F) as it may
cause damage
.
After salt water use, immerse completely,
soak in fresh water for several hours, and
clean extra thoroughly.
Use soft a cloth or tissue paper to gently
dry the camera housing. Be careful as
sand or dirt may cause scratches.
Salt water residual may cause corrosion of
metal parts
.
Use a soft, clean cloth to clean the insid
e of
the housing.
Ensure the camera is off.
Install battery. Make sure the battery is
sufficiently charged for your needs
Install the memory card. Make sure the
memory card has enough available capacity
for your needs
Remove the original strap from the camera
as it may cause water leakage.
Turn the power of the camera to “On”.
Set the camera to “Power Saving” mode if
this function available.
Set the camera at flash light off. Flashes
offer no benefit inside of a
housing.
Set the camera to “P” / “under water” and
Photo taking mode.
Set the camera at a faster shutter
,
e.g.
ISO400 or above, as it is difficult to stabilize
the camera underwater.
Set the camera at “Auto Review”, if needed
.
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