Canon EOS KISS M User Manual - Free PDF Download

Page 1 - Product Registration Information

Instructions for registering the product at ikelite.com within 15 days of purchase to receive updates.

Page 2 - Product Specifications and Initial Setup

Details regarding included components, technical specifications like depth rating, port mount type, dimensions, materials, and advice to read the manual prior to use.

Page 3 - Safety Guidelines and Compatibility

Safety requirements for waterproof camera housings, necessity of compatible accessories, proper cleaning procedures with freshwater, chemical avoidance, Canon model compatibility, and Accessory Port Hole Plug instructions.

Page 4 - Manual Table of Contents

Listing of manual sections including product registration, setup instructions, external strobe configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, warranty, and contact information.

Page 5 - Housing Component Identification

Labeling and identification of camera housing parts, including buttons, dials, ports, and mounting features.

Page 6 - Initial Camera Configuration

Steps for initial setup, including inserting battery and memory card, configuring display/flash settings, adjusting metering, white balance, autofocus, disabling touch control, and power-saving features.

Page 7 - Camera Installation Procedure

Instructions for opening the housing, removing back, preparing the camera by removing lanyards or mounting plates, and preparing for installation.

Page 8 - Mounting Plate Attachment

Steps for attaching a camera mounting plate and hotshoe to the housing, including aligning and securing the plate with screws and tripod sockets, adjusting controls, and inserting the plate into the base.

Page 9 - Housing Closure Mechanism

Instructions for attaching a hot shoe to a camera and closing the housing, detailing proper o-ring placement, lid alignment, snapping, and securing the closure.

Page 10 - Lens Port Assembly

Instructions for attaching a lens port to ensure waterproof operation, lubricating the o-ring, positioning an optional gear sleeve, and assembly diagrams.

Page 11 - Underwater Housing Assembly and Testing

Step-by-step instructions for assembling and testing the underwater camera housing, including installing components like the Gear Sleeve and Lens Port, checking seals, controls, battery, flash, and verifying watertightness.

Page 12 - Underwater Operation and Strobe Setup

Guidelines for safely operating the housing underwater, managing water intrusion, and setting up an external strobe, noting that built-in flash is ineffective underwater.

Page 13 - External Strobe Connection

Procedure for attaching a sync cord to the housing for waterproof operation, removing the bulkhead cap, lubricating O-rings, inserting the sync cord plug, connecting to a strobe, and manual power mode requirements.

Page 14 - Accessory Installation Procedures

Instructions for setting up a strobe flash and installing accessories via an accessory port, including configuring strobes, taking test photos, removing hole plugs, lubricating o-rings with Ikelite lubricant, and securing fittings.

Page 15 - Post-Dive Maintenance and Storage

Steps for maintaining and handling the housing after a dive or travel, including rinsing, avoiding collisions, proper storage, checking accessories, rechecking the o-ring seal, and warranty notices regarding aftermarket parts.

Page 16 - Cleaning and Troubleshooting Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning, drying, and storing the housing, along with troubleshooting tips for water ingress and overexposed photos.

Page 17 - Underwater Camera Troubleshooting

Guidance for resolving common issues such as under-exposed photos, non-functioning strobes, stuck buttons, misaligned controls, and camera malfunction underwater, including corrective steps.

Page 18 - Underwater Operation and Warranty Details

Guidance on underwater camera operation, managing backscatter in images, a list of spare parts with part numbers, and details of the two-year manufacturing defects warranty.

Page 19 - Service and Repair Policy

Information regarding returning products for warranty service, required documentation, shipping instructions for equipment return, and international customs documentation procedures.

Page 20 - Customer Contact Information

Contact details for Ikelite Underwater Systems, including the address, phone number, and email for customer assistance.