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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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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 al
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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 convenien
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RWarning Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or cracking due to the adapter. m • Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid bunching wiring and extension cords. • Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy objects on power cords, or strongly pull 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. • Do not wrap in cloth, etc., d
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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 (supplied) for this equipment in household electrical outlets. Other adapters
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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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CONTENTS Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 1 Camera Features ................................................................................. 9 Parts & Names ................................................................................... 10 Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays ................................................ 12 LCD Monitor ........................................................................................
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Special Shooting Functions .............................................................. 50 Recording Motion Picture Mode ......................................................... 50 Changing the Flash Mode ................................................................... 51 Setting the Exposure Modes ............................................................... 53 Changing the White Balance .............................................................. 56 Using the Self-Timer ............
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Chapter 5 MISCELLANEOUS Transferring Images to a PC ............................................................. 90 Installing Camera Utility Software....................................................... 90 Changing Camera Settings................................................................ 93 Formatting SmartMedia ...................................................................... 93 Keep Settings ......................................................................................
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Camera Features 2,140,000-pixel resolution compact camera With a 2,140,000-pixel resolution CCD, the compact camera produces high-quality, high- resolution images (1600 × 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 a SmartMedia memory card (2/4/8/16/32/64 MB). Instant playback You can instantly review recorded image files simply by switching to Pla
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Parts & Names Camera Body Front Shutter Release Button PIC (Image Quality) Button ··· P.42 Self Timer Button ··· P.59 Mode Dial Flash Mode Button ··· P.51 Flash Light ··· P.52 LCD Panel ··· P.14 Self Timer LED ··· P.59 Flash Senser Remote Senser ··· P.101 LENS Back Viewfinder Autofocus LED/ flash LED ··· P.46 Power Switch Power Supply Cover ··· P.27 Digital Zoom, Upward Downward button LCD Monitor ··· P.12 Enter Button Terminal Cover Menu Button Cancel Button Video Output Terminal Display But
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Bottom Tripod Screw Hole Wrist Strap Brightness Adjustment ··· P.35 Eyelet Battery Cover SmartMedia Memory Card Cover AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery (100V – 240V) DB-20 Connection Cable Power Cord SmartMedia Memory Card Remote Control Unit (Optional) (DR-3) RELEASE Contact Surface ERASE FWD PROGRAM Write Protect Area EV ENTER REV MULTI REMOTE CONTROLLER DR-3 MADE IN JAPAN Label Position 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 q White Balance Indicator (Auto, Daylight Recording Mode Display , Overcast , Tungsten , • Recording Mode Display (Still image, Fluorescent , User Define (U), W/B Text, Quick shooting) Calibration (W)) (P.56) w EV +/– (P.54) w q er ty e Self-Timer ( ) (
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Note • All items of information are shown for illustration purposes. During actual camera operation, only the relevant items are displayed. Warning Message If any of the warning messages listed below appear on the camera’s LCD monitor, read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested. Reference Warning Explanation and Remedy Status Page Message Flashing Indication low batteries. Have P.27 replacement batteries ready Lit System in processing – CARD FULL Flashing Th
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Error Messages If any of the error messages listed below appear on the camera’s LCD monitor, read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested. Reference Error Explanation and Remedy Page Message The SmartMedia memory card is P.31 unformatted. Format the card with the camera before using it. CARD ERROR A SmartMedia memory card of this type is P.29 not supported by this camera. Use another type of SmartMedia. Note If the above remedies are carried out and the error d
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Note • Only the Motion Picture mode [ ] , PIC mode [F,N] and battery mark [ ] are displayed when the motion picture mode is set. Error display and countermeasure When the following error is displayed, check the cause and take the proper countermeasure. Error display Countermeasure Reference • The SmartMedia is not formatted. Use this 31 camera to format before continuing. • The SmartMedia cannot be used with this 30 camera. Use a different SmartMedia. Note • If the error display does not disap
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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 Menu With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [SET]. To cancel the setup menu, turn the mode dial to select another mode. FORMAT: ................... Formats a SmartMedia memory MENU[SET UP] 1/2 card. FORMAT (P.31) DATE SETTING KEEP SETTINGS DATE SETTING: ........ Sets the date and time. (P.33) AUTO POWER OFF KEEP SETTINGS: ...... Saves camera sett
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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 CANCEL EXIT button. RECORDING MENU[RECORD] 1/2 MODE: ........................ Switches between recording RECORDING MODE modes, such as still picture, text, GRID TEMPLATE WHITE BALANCE quick shooting (P.43). EXPOSURE MODE GRID TEMPLATE ...... Sets crossed lines to assist with IMAGE ENLARGEMENT ISO SENSITIVITY image taking. (P.63) FOCUS WHITE BALANCE: .... Switches betwe
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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 CANCEL EXIT button. ZOOM PLAYBACK: ... Displays an enlanged image. MENU[PLAY] (P.78) ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK: ... Plays all images automatically AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT within a preset length of time. DPOF (P.79) PROTECT: ................. Protects image files from erasure. (P.80) DPOF: ......................... Select this function to generate EXIT Select reco
