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Camera User Guide
The serial number of this product
is given on the bottom face of the
camera.
Basic Operations
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take
pictures and play back pictures.
Advanced Operations
Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera
functions.
This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to
take pictures and play back p
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Preface This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference. Ricoh Co., Ltd. Safety Precautions Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use. Test Shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording properly before normal use. Copyright
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Safety Precautions Warning Symbols Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are explained below. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or Danger serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury if Warning ignored or incorrectly handled. This symbol
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Warning ● Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke or unusual odors being emitted. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience. ● Turn
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● Keep the equipment out of the reach of children. ● Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Take the equipment to your nearest dealer or service center if it is damaged. ● Do not use the equipment in wet areas as this could result in fire or electric
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Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your CX4. “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. “Software User Guide” (PDF file) The “Software User Guide” is available in the following folders on the provided CD-ROM. This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer. Each language has its own “Software User Guide” in the res
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Quick Q & A Index 5: See these pages for information on camera settings : See these pages for explanations of camera features First Steps How do I set the clock? How do I format internal memory or a memory card? Setting the clock 5 P.26, 98; P.102 Formatting 5 P.22, 98; P.99 How do I charge the battery? Charging the battery P.23 5 5 Taking Photographs “Point-and-Shoot” Photography Can the camera choose settings Can the camera automatically identify the automatically? scene? Auto shooting mo
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Advanced Settings How do I take photos at different sizes? How do I adjust exposure? Picture quality/size P.71; P.72 Exposure compensation 5 5 P.71; P.77, 82 How do I take monochrome photos? Image settings 5 P.71; P.74 How do I compensate for colored light sources? White balance P.71; P.77, 83 5 How do I reduce image noise? Noise reduction P.71; P.74 Can I take several photos in one burst? 5 Continuous mode 5 P.58; P.57 How do I stamp the date on photos? Date imprint 5 P.71; P.77 3 Mo
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Contents Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 2 Using the Manuals ................................................................................................ 5 Quick Q & A Index .................................................................................................. 6 Contents ................................................................................................................... 8 Basic Oper
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Advanced Operations 45 ADJ. Button Functions 46 1 Selecting Shooting Menu Options Assigned to the ADJ./OK Button ......... 46 Shifting the AE and AF Targets ............................................................................................ 47 2 Using the Fn (Function) Button 48 Assigning a Role to the Fn Button .................................................................................... 49 Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting ..............................................
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Picture Quality/Size: Choosing Size and Compression Options for Photographs ................. 72 Movie Size: Choosing a Frame Size for Movies ........................................................................... 72 Density: Adjusting Contrast in Text Mode .................................................................................... 72 Size: Choosing the Size of Photographs Taken in Text Mode ........................................................... 72 Focus: Choosing How the Camer
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Resize: Creating Small Copies of Images ....................................................................................... 86 Trim: Creating Cropped Copies ....................................................................................................... 86 Level Compensation: Creating Copies with Modified Brightness and Contrast .................. 86 White Balance Compensation: Creating Copies with Modified White Balance ............. 86 Skew Correction: Reducing the Effects of Perspe
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Function Guide: Viewing Help ............................................................................................. 101 Shooting Info. Display Frame: Viewing Settings at a Glance ...................................... 101 Minimum Distance: Displaying the Minimum Focus Distance ......................................... 101 Auto Rotate: Rotating Pictures for Playback........................................................................... 101 White Saturation Display: Viewing Image Highli
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Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ..........................................14 How to Use the Mode Dial ...................15 Names of Parts .....................................16 Picture Display .....................................18 Getting Ready ......................................21 Basic Shooting .....................................27 Playing Back Images ............................34 Deleting Files .....................
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. * The actual appearance of items included may differ. � CX4 � Rechargeable Battery The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. � Battery Charger � USB Cable (Mini B cable) � Warranty � AV Cable � Camera User Guide � Handstrap � CD-ROM (GP.109) Optional Accessories � Soft Case (SC-90) � Cable Switch (CA-1) Used to store
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. How to Use the Mode Dial Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol Function Description Refer to Auto Shooting Mode Automatically sets the optimal P.27 5 aperture value and shutter speed depending on the subject. M y Settings Mode You can shoot using the settings P.103 T, U registered in [Reg. My Settings]. Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies. P.
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Names of Parts Camera Front View 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 Item Name Refer to 1 Mode Dial P.15, 27, 33, 54, 58, 61, 62, 66 2 Shutter Release Button P.27 3 M icr ophone P .66 4 POWER Butt on P .25 5 L ens C o v er — 6 Z oom L e v er z (Telephoto)/Z (Wide-angle) P.29, 34, 36 8 (Enlarged View)/9 (Thumbnail View) 7 F lash P .31 8 AF Auxiliary Light/ Self-Timer Lamp P.32, 99 9 L ens — 16
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Rear View 7 8 2 1 9 2 10 11 3 4 5 12 13 6 14 15 16 17 Item Name Refer to 1 P ic tur e Displa y P .18 2 Strap Eyelet P.14 3 Terminal Cover P.97, 105, 113, 115 4 Speaker P .67 5 USB Terminal P.105, 113, 115 6 A V Output T erminal P .97 7 N ( Macro) P.30 ( ) 8 AD J ./OK Butt on * P.46 9 F ( Flash) P.31 10 6 ( Playback) Button P.34 11 MENU Button P.54, 58, 62, 71, 85, 98 12 F n (Function) Button P.48 13 t ( Self-timer)/D ( Delete) Bu
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. P ic tur e Displa y Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures Still Image Mode 11 22 33 44 55 66 778899 110 10 0 0 0.3 0 0.3 ..3 3 4 4 4 4: 4 4::3 F 3 F 3 3 F F + + + 22 22 22 IInterval Interval In ntte er rv va all 11 111 1 34 3344 221 21 1 223 233 12 1122 27 227 7 1 1 Sec 1 1 Sec S Se ec c 1 1 1cm- c c cm- m m- - 24 2244 35 3355 13 13 13 X X X4.8 X4.8 4 4..8 8 25 25 25 114 144 15 1155 33 333 3 116 166 26 26 26 32 332
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Movie Mode 36 3 366 3 37 37 7 00 0 00 0 ::: 0 00 0 00 0 0 ///0 00 00 0 ::: 0 02 0 02 2 2 6 640 640 64 40 0 38 38 38 Shutter button : Start S Shutter button : Start Sh hu utttte er r b bu utttto on n :: S Stta ar rtt Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 36 Recording Time P.131 38 Movie Recording Indicator P.66 37 Remaining Recording Time P.131 Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------
