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Instruction Manual
The serial number may be found on the bottom of the camera.
Before You Begin
Read this section before use.
It covers the names of the parts and how to prepare the camera for use.
First Steps
Read this section before using your camera for the first time.
It covers the basic operations for using your camera for the first time, includ-
ing how to turn on the camera, take pictures, and play back images.
Advanced Operations
Read this section when you want to learn more about the di
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Checking the Package Contents Before using your digital camera, confirm that the package contains the items listed below. GR Hot shoe cover Rechargeable USB power battery adapter (attached to camera) (DB-65) (AC-U1) g USB cable g Hand strap g CD Power plug g Instruction manual (this manual) Please complete the user registration Thank you for purchasing a PENTAX RICOH IMAGING product. In order to provide you with the best customer support and service experi- ence for the product you have purcha
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Introduction This instruction manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this camera and related precautions. Thoroughly read this instruction manual to make the best use of the functions available with this camera unit. Be sure to keep this instruction manual for future reference. PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. Safety precautions Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use. Test shots Take test shots to ensure that the camera is working prop
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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 Danger death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury Warning if ignored or incorrectly handled. This symbol
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n Do not charge the battery with a charger from another manu- facturer. Also, do not use the battery with any camera except the cameras compatible with the DB-65. n Discontinue use immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke, unusual odors, or excessive heat being emitted. Contact your nearest dealer or service center for repair. n If the battery fluid leaks and gets into your eyes, immediately wash your eyes thoroughly with tap water or other clean water without rubbing, and
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n Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or cracking of the battery while charging. • U se only the indica t ed po w er supply v oltage . A lso a v oid the use of multi- socket adapters and extension cords. • Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy ob- jects on, stretch or bend power cords. • Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Always grip the plug section when disconnecting a power cord. • D
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n Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Both opera- tions pose the risk of electric shock. n Always grip the plug section when disconnecting a power cord. Do not pull the power cord. This can damage the power cord and result in fire or electric shock. n If any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the camera, immediately remove the power cord from the outlet and contact a service center for repair. Failure to observe these precautions could
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n Remove the power cords from the outlets before cleaning the equipment. n Remove the power cords from the outlets when not in use. n Do not cover equipment while charging, as this can result in fire. n Do not short the terminals or metal contacts on the power cords, as this can result in fire. n Do not use the equipment in wet areas or areas subject to oil smoke as this could result in fire or electric shock. Safety Precau- When using optional products, carefully read the instructions pr
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Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 8 Before You Begin 13 Parts of the Camera ............................................................................................................14 U sing the Dial and L ev er ............................
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Setting the White Balance ..............................................................................................59 Setting the Color Temperature .............................................................................61 Setting the White Balance ......................................................................................61 Shooting Continuously .....................................................................................................62 Shooting Continuously ...
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Correcting Skewed Images ....................................................................................89 Correcting Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensation) ......................90 Correcting the White Balance ...............................................................................92 Correcting Color Moire ...........................................................................................92 Developing RAW Files ..........................................................
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6 Appendices 125 Trouble Shooting ..............................................................................................................125 Error messages .........................................................................................................125 Camera Troubleshooting ......................................................................................126 Specifications ...................................................................................................
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Before You Begin This covers the names of parts and how to prepare the camera for use. Parts of the Camera ....................... 14 Using the Dial and Lever .............. 16 Picture Display ............................... 18 Getting Ready ................................ 23
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Before You Begin Parts of the Camera 1 4 15 2 3 5 6 78 9 10 12 13 14 11 16 26 27 28 33 34 35 17 18 19 36 37 29 30 31 32 20 21 22 23 24 25 14
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Before You Begin 1 Up-down dial .........................................P. 17 20 Terminal cover ................................ P . 26, 123 2 21 Mode dial lock release button ................P. 16 DC power cable cover ...............................— 3 22 Mode dial ...............................................P. 16 Speaker ....................................................— 4 23 Shutter release button ...........................P. 32 Release lever ..........................................
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Before You Begin Using the Dial and Lever Mode Dial Y ou can change the shooting mode with the mode dial. Press the mode dial lock release button (1) and rotate the mode dial (2). Av: Aperture priority mode (P. 40) Tv: Shutter prior- ity mode (P. 40) Y ou set the aper tur e , and the camer a adjusts the shutter speed automatically. Y ou set the shutt er speed, and the camera adjusts the aperture automati- P: Program shift mode (P . 40) cally. Y ou can choose from combinatio
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Before You Begin Up-down dial/ADJ. lever U se the up - do wn dial and ADJ . lev er in Up - do wn dial place of the !"#$ buttons and to set the exposure. (GP. 41) ADJ. lever Operation Description Replaces the !" buttons. Up-down dial Rotate left or right Changes the aperture/shutter speed. Replaces the #$ buttons. Press left or right Changes the aperture/shutter speed/ISO Setting. ADJ. lever Push in the middle Calls assigned function (GP. 106) Note --------------------------------------
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Before You Begin Picture Display Shooting display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 33 34 35 10 36 15 11 16 12 17 18 19 20 13 21 22 23 24 25 14 26 27 28 29 30 3132 Still image mode Movie mode 1 19 Flash mode.............................................P. 69 Auto bracket ...........................................P. 63 2 20 Flash compensation/manual flash amount Crop to 35 mm .......................................P. 50 .........................................................P. 70, 71 21 Noise reduction ....
