SeaLife DC1400 Underwater Camera Operating Guide

THIS CAMERA IS RESTRICTED. Proficiency is gained through a workshop. Workshop participants must read this operating guide and bring the answers to the written proficiency test to the workshop. In addition to reading this operating guide and attending the workshop, it is recommended that you download and read the SeaLife DC410 Manual PDF. Optional reading: SeaLife Underwater Photo-Video Light Instruction Manual and SeaLife Digital Pro Flash Instruction Manual.

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the battery.
Do not use the camera in areas near water, rain, snow, high humidity, sand, dirt or combustible gas* unless it is properly sealed in the waterproof housing provided.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Extremely cold environments can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time, it may affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery and/or camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects when carrying or storing.

The inner camera is not waterproof or shock protected. Seal the camera inside the waterproof housing in areas of water, rain, snow, high humidity, sand, dirt or combustible gas*.
Do not use underwater housing if O-ring or O-ring contact surfaces are damaged.
Make sure O-ring is completely seated into O-ring groove before sealing housing.
Carefully follow O-ring removal and installation instructions contained on page 67 of manual.
Carefully close lid and latch to seal housing and make sure there are no obstructions that prevent housing from closing or sealing properly.
Soak and rinse waterproof housing in fresh water for about 2 minutes after underwater use or if the housing becomes dirty.
- Press each button several times to clean out any saltwater, sand or dirt that may be trapped under the buttons.
- Use clean, soft cloth to dry housing.
- Store camera and housing only after careful cleaning and when totally dry.

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