Fantasea FS 1 General information manual - Operating
Operating
Notes:
your selection. Press the white balance/confirm control on the right
part of the multi function control using the bottom right swivel
control to confirm the macro mode change.
Review Control: one click brings last shot to screen. Two clicks
sets normal function—ready for shooting. Camera will "go to
sleep" if not used. You can turn it back on by pressing and holding
the Review /Restore button for about 5 seconds. This is the Restore
function.
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Using the FS 1Housing:
Hold the housing in one hand and with the other hand slide the small tab on the buckle
to the side and then lift the rounded edge with your finger and pull it up. The latch
is hinged to the front of the housing, once it is pulled up and free of the latch you can
open the housing. Open the housing carefully when there is a camera inside so it does
not fall out accidentally.
Since the FS 1 was specifically designed for the Coolpix S1 and S3 digital cameras,
insertion is a simple matter of placing the camera in the housing. Make sure the camera
lens is properly aligned and that the camera sits perfectly flat. There are no screws
or mounts to worry about or any other alignments once the camera is properly inserted.
Inserting Camera:
Checking the Gasket:
Opening The Housing:
Notes:
It is necessary to make some camera settings prior to inserting
into the housing. Please refer to the Coolpix owner's manual for
menu options and personal preferences to choose from which
are not accessible through the housing push-button controls.
Turn the camera "on" and to Flash Everytime setting before
inserting into housing.
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Underwater photographers will probably want to set the flash mode to the “Everytime”
setting to insure they always have a flash with every exposure. It is also wise to set
the focus in the macro mode for capturing great images of the tiny and exotic subjects
that you can find underwater.
Each time the housing is opened, the gasket seal should be visually inspected. If there
is any debris present, including dirt, sand, dust, grease or other matter, it must be
cleaned to insure a proper watertight seal. Cleaning the gasket is a simple matter of
wiping it with a damp, soft cloth to remove any foreign matter. Be careful the cloth
you use does not leave any of its own material behind as this can also affect the