Page 3 - Important – Read this first; phone’s data in the event of a total loss.; Registered Trademarks
1 Important – Read this first • How-to videos are available at: www.sealife-cameras.com/great-pictures-made-easy. • Updates to this manual and troubleshooting are available at: www.sealife-cameras.com/manuals. • Please register your SeaLife product online at: www.sealife-cameras.com/warranty. • The ...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents Page # I. Package contents………………………………………… 3 II. Optional accessories……………………………………… 5 III. Getting to know the housing……………..………………. 6 IV. Setting up the housing…………………….......…………. 9 V. Prepare the housing for underwater use……………….. 16 VI. After using the housing underwater…………...
Page 5 - Spare O-rings (1x Main Seal and 1x Vacuum
3 I. Package contents SportDiver underwater housing (SL4051) Color-correction filter (SL40007) Vacuum pump (SL40006) Rubber grip tabs (12 each small, medium and large) (SL40008) (10 medium tabs pre-installed in UW housing) Spare O-rings (1x Main Seal and 1x Vacuum Check Port O-ring – SL40010) O-ring...
Page 7 - II. Optional accessories; Sea Dragon Photo-Video Light
5 II. Optional accessories (Sold separately) Visit your local authorized SeaLife dealer or www.sealife-cameras.com for a complete list of accessories. Sea Dragon Photo-Video Light (For best color and image quality) Moisture Muncher desiccant capsules 10-pack (SL911) SeaLife Photo Pro Backpack (SL940...
Page 8 - III. Getting to know the housing; – Shutter Lever
6 III. Getting to know the housing 1 – Shutter Lever 2 – Vacuum Check Port 3 – Underwater color-correction filter (removable) 4 – Optical glass lens port (showing phone inside) 5 – Display window (showing phone inside) 6 – Mode button (Photo, Video, Settings, Playback) 7 – Up button (Scroll up or in...
Page 11 - IV. Setting up the housing; sideways. You will hear pressure releasing.
9 IV. Setting up the housing 1. To open the housing, push and hold release button (A) and rotate cam-lock (B) counter-clockwise. Important: Release the internal vacuum pressure before opening the housing. To release the vacuum pressure, unscrew the vacuum check port cap and use your fingertip to mov...
Page 12 - Notes
10 2. Open the battery compartment by pulling down the locking tab (A) and lifting the battery cover (B). Insert two alkaline AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly according to the +/- polarity markings. Notes • NiMH rechargeable AAA batteries may...
Page 13 - Insert one Moisture Muncher
11 3. Insert Moisture Muncher™ desiccant capsule into the cavity. Moisture Muncher absorbs the humidity inside the sealed housing and prevents fogging. A fresh new capsule is blue in color. Replace the capsule when granules turn pink in color. One sample capsule is included with the SportDiver. 10-p...
Page 15 - information from the SportDiver app.
13 5. Download SeaLife “SportDiver” app from Apple App Store™ or Google Play™ store. Search for “SportDiver”. After installing the app, accept all the permissions, which include access to Photos, Camera, Microphone and Bluetooth. SeaLife does not collect data, track location, or gather any personal ...
Page 16 - around when the housing is sealed.; Important; which keeps the phone held down.
14 6. Ten medium-sized rubber grip tabs (A) have been pre-installed into the housing, as shown below. The rubber grip tabs and bow-shaped spring hold the phone in position and prevent the phone from moving around when the housing is sealed. Important : Do not install grip tabs in areas where the pho...
Page 18 - V. Prepare the housing for underwater use; iPhone; turn On
16 V. Prepare the housing for underwater use 1. Before underwater use, it is important to change the phone settings to: Airplane mode ON, Bluetooth ON, and Do Not Disturb ON. For iPhones only, turning “True Tone” OFF makes the display easier to see underwater. This ensures the SportDiver camera app ...
Page 20 - underwater housing glass port.
18 3. To optimize image quality, use a lint-free cotton or micro-fiber cloth to clean the phone lens(es) and underwater housing glass port.
Page 21 - Only a thin film of lube is necessary
19 4. Inspect the main seal (A) and vacuum check port O-ring (B) for cuts or other damage. Remove the vacuum check port cap (C) to expose the O-ring. Clean the seal and O-ring and opposing contact surfaces using a slightly dampened, lint-free cloth. Replace the seal and O-ring if damaged or every ye...
Page 22 - Leak Alarm LED will both be blinking when the housing is powered on.
20 6. Push and hold button (A) for 2 seconds to power on the housing. The housing has two status LED’s to indicate Leak Alarm status (B) Power/Bluetooth connectivity (C). The blue Power/Bluetooth LED and red Leak Alarm LED will both be blinking when the housing is powered on.
Page 27 - “Waterproof Seal is Good” message is displayed.; waterproof and will cause the housing to leak.
25 10. When the vacuum pressure is good, the housing will start a 3.5-minute leak analysis to ensure the internal vacuum pressure is maintained and the housing is airtight. After the leak analysis is complete, a “Waterproof Seal is Good” message is displayed. Important • Allow the housing to adjust ...
Page 28 - steps 6 through 11.; Note; vacuum pressure, which helps the waterproof seal.
26 • The internal vacuum pressure needs to be released before opening the housing. Use your fingertip to move the yellow rubber one-way valve sideways to release the vacuum pressure. You and the valve area must be dry! 11. If a “Leak Detected….pressure changed…” message appears during the 3.5 minute...
Page 29 - VI. After using the housing underwater; Follow these important steps after each underwater use:
27 VI. After using the housing underwater Follow these important steps after each underwater use: 1. Soak the sealed housing in fresh water for about 20 minutes. Push each button 20 times to flush out any saltwater, sand or dirt trapped under the buttons. 2. Towel-dry the housing. Make sure that you...
Page 30 - VII. Operating the housing; to
28 VII. Operating the housing The SportDiver has four primary modes – Photo, Video, Settings, and Playback. Push the Mode button to switch modes. A line appears under the selected mode icon. Photo mode for taking pictures Video mode for recording video
Page 32 - Example of main setting with “EV” setting sub-menu.
30 3. Changing settings – Set mode to Settings Menu. Use the Up and down buttons to scroll through the main settings menu and push to enter a setting sub-menu. In the setting sub-menu, use the Up and down buttons to scroll through setting options and push to confirm the setting. Example of main sett...
Page 35 - (Android phone users may skip this section)
33 VIII. About the Settings Menu The SportDiver app Settings Menu includes most of the commonly used camera settings available on your phone, giving you creative control. The following settings may or may not be available, depending on the phone make/model and the operating system being used. The Se...
Page 40 - the sensor. This leak alarm cannot be disabled.
38 during the 3.5-minute leak analysis. After the 3.5-minute leak analysis is successfully completed, the housing and app will not display a leak alarm caused by pressure change. The other leak alarm Is a gold-plated water sensor located on the inside bottom right of the underwater housing. The app ...
Page 41 - Android Phone Settings; (iPhone users please refer to previous section); Lens
39 Android Phone Settings (iPhone users please refer to previous section) Lens If your phone has multiple camera lenses, you may select the lens of choice depending on what you are shooting. For most shots, the wide lens produces excellent results. The Ultrawide lens is ideal for shooting larger sub...
Page 47 - IX. Great Pictures Made Easy; Clear water visibility
45 IX. Great Pictures Made Easy Clear water visibility Clear water is essential for good results. Tiny particles floating in the water cause low visibility and poor image quality. Avoid stirring up the sea floor with your fins. Limit your shooting distance to 1/10 of the water visibility. For exampl...
Page 51 - XI. Care and maintenance; the internal electronics.
49 XI. Care and maintenance Every SeaLife SportDiver underwater housing is inspected for quality, including a 130ft (40m) pressure chamber test to ensure a waterproof seal. It is your responsibility to properly care for housing and maintain the O-ring sealing area. Carefully follow these important O...
Page 57 - IC Statement
55 ‑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ‑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IC Statement (RSS-Gen section 7.1.3) Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices This device complies with Canada license-exemp...
Page 58 - XVI. Limited Warranty
56 XVI. Limited Warranty Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser (the “Purchaser”) of this product (the “Product”), provided the Product was at the time of purchase, new and unused and in its original packaging for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”), t...
