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8) Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent housing from closing or sealing properly. Close
the housing door by attaching the latch mechanism to the door and push down on the latch until
locking tab “clicks” into place.
9) Take a test picture to check that the housing shutter button is activating the inner camera shutter
button. Also, rotate the mode dial to check that the housing and camera modes are in synch.
Before Entering Water
Most dive operations will have a fresh water tub used exclusively for underwater cameras. Use this
tub to perform a quick waterproof leak test before entering the water.
1) Hold housing underwater for about 15 seconds with the lens aiming upwards. Lift the housing out
of the water keeping the lens pointing up and look at LCD display window for any water drops.
2) If no leaks are detected, hold the camera underwater for about 2 minutes and inspect for water
drops.
Note:
If you detect any leaks, carefully dry and open the housing and inspect the O-ring seal in
accordance with the instructions on page 94.
Entering/exiting the water
Important:
The top priority is to always obey dive safety rules.
1) Do not jump into the water with the camera in your hand. Have someone hand it to you after you
have entered the water.
2) Same applies when exiting the water – hand the camera up to someone and then exit the water.
3) Immediately place the sealed housing in fresh water, so sea water drops do not dry on the
housing, which may cause water stains and/or salt crystals to form.
After using the housing underwater
• Soak and rinse the sealed waterproof housing in fresh water for about 2 minutes after underwater
use or if the housing becomes dirty.
• Push each button several times and rotate mode dial to clean out any trapped saltwater, sand or
dirt.
• Use clean, soft cloth to dry housing. Make sure that you and the waterproof housing are completely
dry before opening the waterproof door or changing the batteries or the memory card.
• Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry.
• Keep the housing unlatched when storing for more than 3 months.
Installing Flash Link optical cable adapter
The DC2000 includes a Flash Link adapter used for making optical cable connection between the
underwater housing and one or two Sea Dragon Digital Flashes (optional accessory). The Sea
Dragon Flash includes the optical cable. If you are not using a Sea Dragon flash accessory, the Flash
Link adapter is not needed. Please contact your local authorized SeaLife dealer or refer to
www.
sealife-cameras.com
for more information about the Sea Dragon Flash accessory.
