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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 For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions thoroughly. Test Shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording properly be
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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 CX3. "Camera User Guide" (This booklet) Camera User Guide This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Basic Operations It also explains how to install the provided software on your 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 pl
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Contents Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 1 Using the Manuals ................................................................................................ 4 Contents ................................................................................................................... 5 Basic Operations 11 Packing List ................................................................................................
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Advanced Operations 43 1 ADJ. Button Functions 44 Selecting Shooting Menu Options Assigned to the ADJ./OK Button ......... 44 Shifting the AE and AF Targets ............................................................................................ 45 2 Using the Fn (Function) Button 46 Assigning a Role to the Fn Button .................................................................................... 47 Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting ...............................................
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Movie Size: Choosing a Frame Size for Movies ........................................................... 67 Density: Adjusting Contrast in Text Mode .................................................................... 67 Size: Choosing the Size of Photographs Taken in Text Mode ................................ 67 Focus: Choosing How the Camera Focuses.................................................................. 67 Pre-AF: Improving Shutter Response ..........................................
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Flag Function Display: Viewing Flagged Images .................................................... 80 Export Still Images: Exporting Selected Images from an MP File ..................... 80 Resize: Creating Small Copies of Images ....................................................................... 80 Trim: Creating Cropped Copies .......................................................................................... 80 Level Compensation: Creating Copies with Modified Brightness and Contr
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AF Auxiliary Light: Assisting Autofocus ........................................................................ 93 Operation Sounds: Choosing the Sounds Made by the Camera ...................... 94 Volume Settings: Controlling Volume ........................................................................... 94 LCD Confirmation Time: Displaying Photos After Shooting .............................. 94 Auto Power Off: Camera Power Saving ............................................................
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10 Appendices 112 T roubleshooting ............................................................................................... 112 Error Messages ........................................................................................................................... 112 Camera Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 113 Available Settings ..........................................................................
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Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ..........................................12 How to Use the Mode Dial ...................13 Names of Parts .....................................14 Picture Display .....................................16 Getting Ready ......................................19 Basic Shooting .....................................25 Playing Back Images ............................32 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. � CX3 � 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.103) 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.25 5 aperture value and shutter speed depending on the subject. M y Settings Mode You can shoot using the settings P.97 MY1, MY2 registered in [Reg. My Settings]. Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies.
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Names of Parts Camera Front View 6 1 2 4 3 5 7 8 9 Item Name Refer to 1 Mode Dial P.13, 25, 31, 52, 56, 58, 61 2 Shutter Release Button P.25 3 POWER Butt on P .23 4 M icr ophone P .61 5 L ens C o v er — 6 Z oom L e v er z (Telephoto)/Z (Wide-angle) P.27, 32, 34 8 (Enlarged View)/9 (Thumbnail View) 7 F lash P .29 8 AF Auxiliary Light/ Self-Timer Lamp P.30, 93 9 L ens — 14
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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 .16 2 Strap Eyelet P.12 3 Terminal Cover P.91, 99, 107, 109 4 Speaker P .62 5 USB Terminal P.99, 107, 109 6 A V Output T erminal P .91 7 N ( Macro) P.28 ( ) 8 AD J ./OK Butt on * P.44 9 F ( Flash) P.29 10 6 ( Playback) Button P.32 11 MENU Button P.52, 66, 79, 92 12 Fn (Function) Button P.46 13 t ( Self-timer)/D ( Delete) Button P.30,
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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 1236 45 78910 22 IInterval IInterval n nt te er rv va all 11 34 21 2211 12 24 227 27 7 1 1 second 1 1 second s se ec co on nd d 35 13 25 14 15 33 333 3 16 26 32 32 32 17 18 19 20 28 29 30 31 Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 Flash Mode P.29 19 Camera Shake Correction P.70 2 Flash Exposu
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Movie Mode 36 37 38 S S Shutter butoon : Start Shutter butoon : Start h hu ut tt te er r b bu ut to oo on n : : S St ta ar rt t Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 36 Recording Time P.124 38 Movie Recording Indicator P.61 37 Remaining Recording Time P.124 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, “9
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The picture display may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera’s status while in use. • Additional information can be viewed by pressing the DISP. button. (GP.38) 1 2 3 5 6 1 100-0273 100-0273 10 00 0- -0 02 27 73 3 10/20 1 10/20 10 0//2 20 0 AUT AUT AUTO O O 4 F 5.0 1/60 ISO 100 F F 5.0 1/60
