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DC500 Tips and technical updates Revised on August 18, 2006

If the SeaLife Flash accessory fires sometimes, but frequently misfires, do this:

SeaLife has made some important updates and product improvements to ensure the external flash

accessory (item # SL960 or SL960D) fires all the time.

The SeaLife Service center provides a free warranty upgrade service to update the following:

1) Install new Sensor locator device underneath the rubber sleeve of the flash head. This thin

plastic locator device locks into the groove under the rubber armor and perfectly aligns the Flash

Link Optical Cable accessory to the flash head sensor.

2) Reattach Flash Link Optical cable to DC500 camera adapter so the optical cable is pointing

directly at the inner camera’s flash. This new method of connecting the cable to the camera

adapter ensures the maximum amount of light is delivered to the flash head light sensor.

3) Inspect and adjust flash head electronic module to ensure light sensors are calibrated and

functioning correctly.

4) Comprehensive inspection of DC500 inner camera, underwater housing, and all accessories to

ensure peak performance and operation.

If you experience a camera lock-up, do this:

If your camera locks-up, and the only way to turn off the camera is by removing the battery, do the

following:

1) The most common cause of a lock-up is by not completely pushing the SD card all the way into the

camera’s memory card slot. Make sure memory card is completely seated and “clicks” into position

when inserted into camera. The camera will lock up if the card is not fully seated into position. You

may also see a “CARD ERROR” warning appear on the LCD monitor.

2) Make sure the “Lock” switch on the side of the card is in the unlocked position. If the “lock” switch is

loose (i.e. can be moved into the lock position by bumping the camera), the card must be replaced.

3) Inspect and clean the contacts on the memory card with a soft bristle brush (like a toothbrush).

4) Do not allow the camera to overheat. Avoid letting the camera sit in direct sunlight for prolonged

periods of time, or continuous picture taking without any periods of rest. Excessive heat can cause

performance problems with the lithium battery, memory card and internal camera components.

5) Check that the camera is using the latest firmware available for free download on the SeaLife

website – www.sealife-cameras.com.

6) Format the internal memory and

memory card every time the card has been used in another

electronic device. Careful – this will delete all images in memory. You will find the format function in

the set-up menu.

7) Locks-ups could be related to a problem with the SD Card. We highly recommend using the

following brand of SD memory card – Sandisk, Panasonic or Toshiba with memory size not

exceeding 512mb. We have performed a lot of research and testing with these cards and found

them to be the most reliable. Larger memory size and other brands may work fine, but we can not

guarantee their compatibility with the DC500 camera.

8) Report the camera lock-up issue to the SeaLife Service center. Email:

service@sealife-

cameras.com.

Battery performance upgraded and tips to maximize battery life:

SeaLife has recently upgraded the performance of the DC500 lithium rechargeable battery from 650

mAh to 750mAh. A freshly charged battery should yield about 1 hour of use or approximately 100

pictures depending on how you use the camera and conserve battery power. It is helpful to have a

spare battery as back-up. A DC500 Spare Battery (item # SL1514) is available at your local SeaLife

Dealer. Here are some tips to maximize battery life:

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DC500 Tips and technical updates Revised on August 18, 2006 If the SeaLife Flash accessory fires sometimes, but frequently misfires, do this: SeaLi

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1. Make sure the battery initially charges overnight (minimum 8 hours). Then, the battery must be fully discharged through normal use prior to the n

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IF the date code is A through J, check to see that the two black rubber caps are in place. Without these in place the camera is not sitting properly

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Feed the Flash Link cable(s) into the adapter, so that the cable is relaxed and not pulling on the adapter. If the cable is twisted or has too much o

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Tips for avoid out-of-focus pictures: There are many factors that may affect picture sharpness and focus. The camera’s auto focus system has an effec

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2. Set Digital Flash Pre-Flash switch to “0”. Make sure Camera and External Flash batteries are fully charged. Turn Flash to ON and wait for green

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clean. Also check that there is no debris lodged in the memory card slot. Blow or shake-out any dirt or debris in the memory card slot. Do not stic

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Dark area in picture when using wide angle lens: An external flash accessory is highly recommended when using the wide angle lens accessory with the

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