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Operation Manual
To ensure correct use of your digital
camera, read this manual carefully
before use. Keep the manual handy
for future reference.
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh digital camera. This manual explains the correct handling procedures and precautions for your camera. To ensure the best performance, please read the manual thoroughly before using the camera. Keep the manual handy for quick future reference. Ricoh Co., Ltd. Test Shots Check that your camera is recording the images correctly by taking a number of test shots. Copyright Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines, music and other
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Camera Features 2,300,000-pixel resolution compact camera With a 2,300,000-pixel resolution CCD, the compact camera produces high-quality, high-resolution images (1792 × 1200). The camera is so light you can carry it with you anywhere. Immediate recording Using the camera is as simple as clicking the shutter release button. Images thus shot are written to internal memory (8 MB) or a SmartMedia memory card (2/4/8/16/32 MB). * Internal memory allow you to take pictures without the need for S
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Table of Contents Camera Features ................................................................................... 1 Table of Contents ................................................................................... 2 Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 5 Parts & Names ..................................................................................... 10 Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays ..................................
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Chapter 3 ADVANCED SHOOTING Changing Recording Modes ............................................................... 52 Text Mode ............................................................................................ 52 Continuous Shooting Mode.................................................................. 53 Changing Flash Modes ....................................................................... 55 Flash Off Mode .....................................................................
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Erasing a File (Image) ........................................................................ 94 Operation Flow ..................................................................................... 94 Erase .................................................................................................... 95 Erase All Images .................................................................................. 96 Erase Selected Files (Images).......................................................
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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 death or serious RWarning injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical RCaution damage if ignored or incorrectly handled. Sample Warnings The symbol a
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RWarning Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the o equipment. Remove the batteries 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 conve
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RWarning Keep the batteries used in this equipment out of the reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion of m harmful substances. Consumption of battery fluid is extremely harmful to human beings. If swallowed, seek immediate medical assistance. Never use batteries in the following condition as this could lead to leaks, overheating, ignition, explosions or short m circuits. Do not use batteries with insulation missing from around the negative (–) terminal. Positive (+) Terminal Oute
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RWarning Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzine, thinner or similar substances to avoid m the risk of explosion, fire or burns. Do not use the equipment in aircraft or other locations where usage is restricted or prohibited as this may lead to disasters or accidents. Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug as this may lead to fire. o Use only the specified AC adapters for this equipment (optional AC-3) in household electrical outlets. Other ad
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Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit. RCaution Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a o damaged battery, wash the area with water immediately. (Do not use soap.) If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the equipment and wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery. Plug the power cords securely into the electrical outlets. Loose cords pose a fire haza
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Parts & Names Camera Body PIC (Image quality) button (p.43) Mode Dial (p.41) Self Timer button (p.67) Front Flash Mode button (p.55) Shutter Release CARD/IN button (p.42) button (p.48) LCD panel Flash (p.55) Self Timer LED (p.67) Lens Flash Sensor Reception Window Remote Control Reception Viewfinder Flash LED (p.49) Back AF Indication LED (p.48) LCD Monitor Zoom button (p.45) Card Door (p.32) POWER Switch (p.41) Terminal ENTER button Cover MENU button DISPLAY button Video Input/ Output switch
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Bottom Brightness Adjustment Dial (for the LCD monitor) (p.37) Wrist Strap Eyelet (p.26) Tripod Screw Hole Battery Cover (p.28) AC Adapter (optional) • AC-3 (100V-240V) Power Cord Connection Cable SmartMedia Remote Control Unit Memory Card (optional) (optional) (DR-3) RELEASE ERASE FWD PROGRAM Contact Surface EV Write Protect Area ENTER REV MULTI REMOTE CONTROLLER - DR 3 Label Position MADE IN JAPAN 11
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Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays The LCD monitor or the LCD panel displays symbols and figures showing the status of your digital camera, such as the battery level, the number of pictures that can be taken, and the mode settings. LCD Monitor Recording Mode Displays White Balance Indicator (p.62) • Auto (no symbol) Red-eye reduction mode • Daylight Mode [ ] (p.72) • Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode) ( ) Flash Mode (p.55) • Tungsten Light mode ( ) • Flash Off Mode ( ) • Fluorescent Light Mode ( ) •
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Note • All items of information are shown for illustration purposes. During actual camera operation, only the relevant items are displayed. • The camera will switch off automatically (auto power-off) to conserve the battery if it is left idle (no buttons, switches or other controls operated) for about 5 minutes. To resume use, turn the camera on again. • You can disable the auto power-off feature (p.103). • The auto power-off mode does not function when the camera is powered by an AC adapter.
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Error Messages If any of the error messages listed below appears on the camera’s LCD monitor, read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested. Error message FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY Reference Error Explanation and Remedy Page Message FORMAT CARD P. (33) The SmartMedia memory card is unformatted. Format the card with the camera before using it. FORMAT Format the internal memory before using it. P. (107) INTERNAL MEMORY CARD ERROR A SmartMedia memory card of thi
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Displays Appearing during Recording Battery Symbol (p.13, 29) Recording Information Indicator Displays the available picture Recording Destination count and the remaining recording (p.42) time. • Internal memory ( ) PIC Mode (p.43) • SmartMedia memory card • 1800/900 ( ) Fine Mode (F) Built-in Flash (p.55) • 1800/900 • Flash Off ( ) Normal Mode (N) • Forced Flash ( ) • 1800/900 • Slow Sync ( : blinking) Economy Mode (E) Self-Timer (p.67) • Auto Flash (no mark appearing) Redeye Reduction Mode (
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Menus This camera features four menus which can be used to enter or change the settings for recording, playing or erasing image files. SET UP Menu With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [SET UP]. To cancel the setup menu, turn the mode dial to select another mode. FORMAT: ................... Formats internal memory or a MENU [SET UP] SmartMedia memory card (which FORMAT DATE SETTING :1999/1/1 will erase protected, as well as KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND :ON unprotected, files)
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Record Menu With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ] and press the menu button. To exit the record menu, press the menu button again. RECORDING MENU [RECORD] MODE: ........................ Switches between recording RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO modes, such as text, continuous +/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO shooting and still picture (p.52). DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF WHITE BALANCE: .... Switches between the white MONOCHROME :OFF INTERV
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Play Menu With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ] and press the menu button. To exit the play menu, press the menu button again. ZOOM PLAYBACK:... Displays an enlanged image. MENU [PLAY] (p.85) ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK: ... Plays all images automatically PROTECT COPY within a preset length of time. SELECT FOLDER DPOF (p.86) PROTECT: ................. Protects image files from BACK:MENU START:ENTER erasure. (p.87) COPY:......................... C
