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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.
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. Danger This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. Warning This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
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.
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 shock.
Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your R8. “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. * The “Camera User Guide” (English edition) is available from the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file. “Software User Guide” (PDF file) This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer.
Key Features The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. Equipped with a high magnification 7.1× wide angle zoom lens This camera has a compact body, featuring a 28-mm* (Wide-angle) to 200-mm* (Telephoto) 7.1× optical zoom lens that covers a wide range of shooting. This lens can be used to take pictures in various indoor and outdoor situations. *Equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera Camera shake correction function reduces blurring (P.
Easily customize your favorite shooting settings with My Settings mode (P.42) You can customize two groups of settings, and then turn the mode dial to MY1/MY2 to shoot with those registered settings. Trim Cancel Execute Use the camera to easily make corrections to images you have shot (P.113, 115, 119) After you shoot a still image, you can crop part of the image (trim), automatically adjust the brightness (level compensation) or adjust the color tones (white balance compensation).
White saturation highlights display function (P.60) Press the DISP. button in playback mode to switch to the white saturation highlights display screen so you can check the white saturation highlights in the shot image. ADJ. (Adjust) button enables easier camera operations (P.64) The ADJ. button simplifies the camera setting procedures. By assigning your favorite functions to the ADJ. button, you can easily make various settings just by pressing the ADJ. button. Easier deletion of multiple files (P.
Contents Safety Precautions ........................................................................ 1 Using the Manuals......................................................................... 4 Key Features ................................................................................. 5 Contents ........................................................................................ 8 Basic Operations 13 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ...............
Advanced Operations 63 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions 64 Using the ADJ. Mode .................................................................. 64 Functions that can be set in Scene Mode and Movie Mode ...................65 Shifting the AE and AF Targets ..............................................................66 Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) ..............................................68 Shooting Menu .
2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 104 3 Shooting Movies ..............................................................................104 Setting the Frame Rate (Frame Rate)...................................................105 Playing Back Movies.............................................................................107 3 Other Playback Functions 108 Playback Menu .......................................................................... 108 Using the Menu..........................................
5 Changing Camera Settings 140 Setup menu ............................................................................... 140 Using the Setup menu ..........................................................................141 Preparing the SD Memory Card (Format [Card])....................... 143 Formatting the Internal Memory (Format [Internal])................... 144 Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture Display (LCD Brightness) ...................................................................
7 Appendices 183 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 183 Error Messages.....................................................................................183 Camera Troubleshooting ......................................................................184 Software and Computer Troubleshooting .............................................189 Specifications ............................................................................
Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List...................................... 14 Names of Parts................................. 17 How to Use the Mode Dial ............... 19 Picture Display ................................. 20 Getting Ready .................................. 23 Basic Shooting................................. 32 Playing Back Images ....................... 50 Deleting Files ...................................
Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. R8 USB Cable (Mini B cable) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. AV Cable Used to view your images on a TV. Rechargeable Battery Handstrap Battery Charger Warranty Camera User Guide (This booklet) 14 Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Printcompatible printer.
Caplio Software CD-ROM The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. The Caplio Software CD-ROM supports the following languages. Operations are not guaranteed on operating systems with languages other than those listed below.
Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4f) Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use this adapter for long periods of playback or when transferring images to a computer. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 16 Rechargeable Battery (DB-70) Rechargeable battery for use with this camera. Battery Charger (BJ-7) Used to charge the rechargeable battery (DB-70). Soft Case (SC-80) Used to store your camera.
Names of Parts Camera 6 1 2 34 5 7 8 9 1 Mode Dial Item Name Refer to P.19, 42, 43, 104 2 3 Shutter Release Button Microphone P.34 P.104 4 POWER Button P.29 5 Lens Cover - 6 Zoom lever z (Telephoto)/Z (Wide-angle) 8 (Enlarged View)/9 (Thumbnail Display) P.37, 52, 53 7 8 Flash AF Auxiliary Light/Self-Timer Lamp P.40 P.49, 158 9 Lens - If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Rear View 7 8 2 1 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 18 9 10 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 14 13 15 16 Item Name Refer to 1 Picture Display P.20 2 3 Strap Eyelet Speaker P.15 P.107 4 5 Terminal Cover AV Output Terminal P.132, 135, 177, 181 P.132 6 7 USB Terminal N (Macro) P.135, 177, 181 P.39 8 9 6 (Playback) Button F (Flash) P.50 P.40 10 11 ADJ./OK Button(*) MENU Button P.64 P.70, 109, 141 12 13 D (Delete)/t (Self-timer) Button DISP. Button P.55, 49 P.
How to Use the Mode Dial Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies. Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol 5 Function Auto Shooting Mode MY1, MY2 My Settings Mode 3 Movie Mode SCENE Scene Mode Description Refer to Automatically sets the optimal aperture value and shutter speed depending on the subject. P.34 You can shoot using the settings registered in [Reg. My Settings]. P.
Picture Display Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures 1 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 20 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9999 9 29 1280 10 Interval 11 1 Sec 12 13 21 30 31 22 23 24 25 14 15 16 17 18 19 Shtr Btn:Start 20 Movie Mode 26 27 28 Still Image Mode Item Name Flash Mode Macro Shooting Self-timer Scene Modes/ Multi-shot Refer to P.40 P.39 P.49 P.43 P.79 5 6 7 Shooting Mode Types Recording Destination Remaining Number of Still Images P.
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject. • Movie recording time and the maximum number of still pictures may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card.
Battery Level Indication A battery symbol appears at the lower right of the picture display to indicate the battery level. Recharge the battery before it is depleted. Battery Symbol Description The battery is sufficiently charged. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 22 Green The battery level begins to drop. Recharging is recommended. The battery level is low. Recharge the battery.
Getting Ready Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Battery This camera uses the Rechargeable Battery DB-70, a dedicated lithium-ion battery supplied with the camera. It is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger and use it over and over again.
SD Memory Card (available in stores) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 24 You can store still images you have taken either in the camera’s internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is approx. 24 MB. To record a lot of still images or movies at high resolutions, use a high-capacity SD memory card.
Write-protecting your images ---------------------------------------------------------------- Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• For information on switching between the SD memory card and internal memory during playback, see P.51. • Movie recording time and the maximum number of still pictures varies depending on the capacity of the SD memory card. (GP.193) • You can copy images recorded in the internal memory to the SD memory card.
Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 1 Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that the and markings on the battery match those on the battery charger. • The battery label should face up.
Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card After recharging the rechargeable battery, load the rechargeable battery and the SD memory card. If the camera is on, make sure to turn it off before loading or removing the battery and card. 2 Open the battery/card cover. Make sure the SD memory card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks. • The rechargeable battery may be inserted first. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
3 Insert the rechargeable battery. • When the rechargeable battery is loaded in place, it is locked with the hook shown in the figure. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 4 Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Removing the Rechargeable Battery Open the battery/card cover. Release the hook that locks the rechargeable battery. The battery is ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera.
Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: 1 Press the POWER button. Using the Camera in Playback Mode • Pressing the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second turns on the camera in playback mode, allowing you to start playback at once. • When the camera is turned on with the 6 button, pressing the 6 button again switches playback mode to recording mode. To turn the power off: 1 Press the POWER button. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Setting the Language If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 30 When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting screen appears (for the picture display language). After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos). You can shoot without these settings. However, be sure to set the language, and the date/time later. Use the Setup menu for these settings.
Setting the Date and Time When the power is turned on for the first time, the date/time setting screen appears. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to set the year, month, date and time. • Change the value with !" and move the frame with #$. 2 3 2008 01 00 00 01 Y/M/D hh:mm 2008/01/01 00:00 Setting at shipping In [Format], choose the date and time format. • Select the date and time format with !". Check the display and then press the ADJ./OK button.
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Holding the Camera If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 32 Hold the camera as shown below for best results. 1 2 Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body. Put your finger on the shutter release button.
Preventing Camera Shake --------------------------------------------------------------------If you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button, the still image might not come out clearly due to camera shake. Camera shake tends to occur in the following cases: • When shooting in a dark place without using the flash • When using the zoom function • When shooting using time exposure (GP.88) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Shooting If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. The shutter release button works in two steps. When you press the shutter release button halfway (Half-press), the auto-focus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Next, press it all the way down (Full-press) to shoot. When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing. (Focus Lock) 1 2 Press the POWER button to turn the camera on, and turn the mode dial to 5.
3 To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus against a background, half-press the shutter release button to focus on the subject, and then compose your shot. Subject to be focused on 4 Gently press the shutter release button all the way. • The still image you have taken appears momentarily on the picture display and is recorded to the internal memory or SD memory card.
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • The J symbol indicates that camera shake may occur. Hold the camera still and focus the camera again. You can also turn on the camera shake correction function to minimize blurring. (GP.100) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Using the Zoom Function Turning the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) allows you to take a close-up picture of the subject. Turning the zoom lever toward Z (Wide-angle) allows you to take a wide-angle picture. 1 2 3 With the camera ready to shoot, turn the zoom lever toward z or Z. • You can check the zoom status on the zoom bar of the picture display. • Low speed zooming and high speed zooming are available. Turning the zoom lever just slightly toward z operates the zoom at low speed.
Using the Digital Zoom ------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 38 While you can use the normal zoom to enlarge the subject up to 7.1 times, digital zooming allows you to enlarge the subject still further (up to another 4.8 times).
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting) The macro shooting function lets you take shots of subjects that are very close to the lens. This is good for shooting small subjects because you can shoot up to approximately 1 cm (0.4 in.) away. 3 4 Turn the mode dial to 5. Press the ADJ./OK button toward N (Macro). • N is displayed momentarily at the center of the picture display and then N is displayed at the top of the screen. Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button.
Using the Flash You can select the flash mode that best suits your shot. At the time of purchase, the camera is set to [Flash Off]. Flash Modes If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 40 Flash Off The flash will not fire. Auto The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit or backlit. Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people’s eyes appear red in pictures. The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions. Red-Eye Flash Flash On Flash Synchro.
3 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select the flash mode. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The flash mode setting is retained until you press the ADJ./OK button toward F (Flash) again. • The flash does not fire when shooting movies, in Multi-shot mode, in auto bracket, in white balance bracket, and in color bracket. • The auxiliary flash fires to increase the AE accuracy.
Shooting with My Settings Mode Setting the mode dial to MY1 or MY2 allows you to shoot with preset settings. Use [Reg. My Settings] on the setup menu to make the MY1 and MY2 settings. (GP.146) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 42 1 2 Turn the mode dial to MY1 or MY2. • Turn the mode dial to MY1 to make the settings for [Setting1] in [Reg. My Settings]. • Turn the mode dial to MY2 to make the settings for [Setting2] in [Reg. My Settings].
Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions You can use scene mode to select from among eleven still image modes, and shoot with settings automatically optimized for shooting conditions. Use when taking portrait pictures. Portrait Face Automatically recognizes the subject’s face and adjusts the focus, exposure, and white balance. For detailed operations, see P.46. Use when taking pictures of moving objects. Sports Use when taking scenery pictures with abundant greenery or blue sky.
Skew Correct Mode If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. In skew correction mode, choose from [N1280] or [N640] for [Pic Quality/ Size]. (GP.72) Text Mode Use when capturing text images, for example notes written on a whiteboard at a meeting. Images are captured in black and white. You can also change the shading of text. (GP.68) You can set the image size to either 3648 × 2736 or 2048 × 1536 pixels. (GP.
4 6 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The scene mode type is displayed at the top of the picture display. Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture. Changing the shooting menu or setup menu setting in scene mode ---------Press the MENU button in shooting mode and then press the ADJ./OK button $ once to display the Shooting menu or twice to display the Setup menu. See P.70 or P.141 for more information on specifying menu settings. 1 Returning to Normal Shooting Mode Turn the mode dial to 5.
1 2 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 46 3 4 5 6 7 8 Using Face Recognition Mode Turn the mode dial to SCENE. • The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the picture display. Press the MENU button. • The scene mode selection screen appears. Press the ADJ./OK button ". Press the button !"#$ to select [Face]. Press the ADJ./OK button. Compose your picture.
1 2 7 Turn the mode dial to SCENE. • The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the picture display. Press the MENU button. • The scene mode selection screen appears. Press the ADJ./OK button ". Press the button !"#$ to select [Skew Correct Mode]. Press the ADJ./OK button. Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.
1 2 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 48 3 4 5 6 7 8 Shooting in Zoom Macro Mode Turn the mode dial to SCENE. • The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the picture display. Press the MENU button. • The scene mode selection screen appears. Press the ADJ./OK button ". Press the button !"#$ to select [Zoom Macro]. Press the ADJ./OK button. Turn the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) or Z (Wide-angle).
t Using the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. 2 With the camera ready to shoot, press the t (Selftimer) button. • The Self-timer symbol appears on the screen. • The [10] to the right of the symbol indicates the number of seconds. In this case, if you press the shutter release button, the camera shoots after 10 seconds.
Playing Back Images Viewing Your Images If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 50 In playback mode, you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on the images. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last image taken is displayed. • You can view your pictures in order by pressing the ADJ./OK button #$. • Press the button ! to display the image 10 frames backward.
10/50 1280 100-0011 10 frames backward 2008 / 01 / 01 2008 / 01 / 01 21/50 1280 100-0023 20/50 1280 100-0021 2008 / 01 / 01 2008 / 01 / 01 1 frame backward 1 frame forward 30/50 1280 100-0031 10 frames forward 2008 / 01 / 01 Checking the image in shooting mode---------------------------------------------------In shooting mode, immediately after you take a still image, the still image is displayed on the screen for a moment so you can check it.
Grid View (Thumbnail Display) When playing back images on the picture display, the playback screen can be divided into 20 frames (grid view). The grid view allows you to select an image to enlarge or delete. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last file recorded is displayed. 2 Turn the zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail Display). • The screen is divided into 20 frames and thumbnails are displayed.
Enlarging Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the picture display. Enlarged View (maximum magnification) 16 times 640 × 480 3.4 times 1 2 3 6.7 times Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last file recorded is displayed. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the still image you want to enlarge. Turn the zoom lever toward 8 (Enlarged View). • The still image is enlarged. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
In Enlarged View If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 54 8 on the Zoom Lever Enlarges the displayed still image. 9 on the Zoom Lever Returns the enlarged still image to its original size. ADJ./OK Button If the image size is 2048 × 1536 or larger: In enlarged view at magnifications of less than 8 times, pressing the ADJ./OK button increases the magnification to 8 times. In enlarged view at magnifications of 8 times or more, pressing the ADJ.
Deleting Files You can delete unwanted or failed shooting files from the SD memory card or internal memory. You can use the [Recover File] function to restore needed files that you accidentally deleted. (GP.131) When [LCD Confirm.] is set to [Hold] on the setup menu (GP.154), the image displayed on the screen after being taken can be deleted. Deleting a File 1 2 3 4 5 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to delete. Press the D (Delete) button.
Deleting All Files 1 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 2 3 4 Press the D (Delete) button. Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Delete All]. Press the ADJ./OK button. • You are prompted to confirm that you want to delete all images. If so, press the ADJ./OK button $ to select [Yes], and then press the ADJ./OK button.
Specifying Individual Files to be Deleted 4 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select the file you want to delete and press the D (Delete) button. 5 6 7 Sel/Cancel Execute Repeat Step 4 to select all the files you want to delete. • If you selected a file by mistake, you can deselect it by selecting the file and pressing the D button. Press the ADJ./OK button. Press the ADJ./OK button #$ to select [Yes] and then press the ADJ./OK button.
Specifying a Range of Files to be Deleted 4 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 5 6 7 8 9 58 Press the MENU button. • Press the MENU button again to return to the screen for deleting one file at a time. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select the starting point of the range of files you want to delete and press the D (Delete) button. Delete • The trash symbol is displayed in End Back the upper left corner of the file.
Changing the Display with the DISP. Button During Shooting Mode Normal Symbol Display Histogram Grid Guide Press the DISP. button to change the display. Picture Display Off (Synchro-Monitor Mode) No Display Grid Guide -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This displays auxiliary lines on the picture display to help you compose your picture. These lines are not recorded with images.
During Playback Mode Normal Symbol Display Histogram and Detailed Information Display 3/6 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 60 2008/01/01 12:00 3/6 2008/01/01 12:00 No Display White Saturation Highlights Display Press the DISP. button to change the display. White Saturation Highlights Display ------------------------------------------------------The white saturation areas of the image flash in black.
Histogram If the histogram has only peaks on the left side without anything else, this picture is underexposed with too many pixels only for shadow sections. Refer to this histogram when correcting the exposure. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The histogram displayed on the picture display is for reference only. • After taking a picture, you can correct its brightness and contrast by making adjustments to the histogram. (GP.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Various Shooting Functions ..... 64 Shooting/Playing Back Movies ................................................... 104 Other Playback Functions ................................................... 108 Direct Printing .......................... 134 Changing Camera Settings ..... 140 Downloading Images to Your Computer .................................. 165 Appendices........................
1 Various Shooting Functions Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$” indicate that you should press the ADJ./OK button in the up, down, left or right direction. Instructions to “Press the ADJ./OK button” indicate that you should press directly down on the button. Using the ADJ. Mode 1 Various Shooting Functions You can assign four functions from the Shooting menu to the ADJ./ OK button. The fifth function (AE/AF target shift GP.66) is fixed and cannot be changed.
3 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button to confirm the setting. Functions That Can Be Assigned to [ADJ Btn. Set] (GP.157) Expo. Cmp, Wht. Bal., ISO, Quality, Focus, Sharp, Expo. Met., Cont Mode, Auto BKT The functions that can be set with the ADJ./OK button in scene mode and movie mode differ from those available in auto shooting mode. The following settings can be made with the ADJ./OK button.
Shifting the AE and AF Targets When you are taking a picture, this feature allows you to shift the target for the automatic exposure (AE) and/or the auto focus (AF) without having to move the camera. This is particularly useful when you are using a tripod to take pictures. 1 Available Setting AE Various Shooting Functions AF AE/AF 1 2 3 Description The AE is set to Spot AE and the target can be moved. The focus is set to the mode selected in [Focus] in the Shooting menu (GP.74).
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• If you change the [AE], [AF] or [AE/AF] setting after shifting the target, the shifted target returns to the center. • You cannot use the AE/AF target shift function if [Focus] is set to [MF]. (GP.75) • During scene mode, the AE/AF target shift function is not available.
Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) If you are shooting with [Text Mode] in Scene Mode (GP.44), you can use the ADJ./OK button to change the shading of text. You can select from [Deep], [Normal] and [Light]. 1 To change the setting, use the Shooting menu or the ADJ./OK button. This section explains easy ways to change the shading setting with the ADJ./OK button. To use the Shooting menu, see “Using the Menu” (GP.70) and “Shooting Menu Items by Scene Mode” (GP.197).
Shooting Menu Press the MENU button in shooting mode to display the Shooting menu. The Shooting menu can be used to set the following shooting settings. When Mode Dial is Set to 5/MY1/MY2 Setting Pic Quality/Size ISO Setting Slow Shutter Lmt Camera Shake Cor Record Dual Size Fix Min. Aperture Restore Defaults Refer to P.72 P.74 P.77 P.78 P.79 P.83 P.84 P.88 P.89 P.91 P.92 P.
When Mode Dial is Set to 3 Setting Movie Size Frame Rate Focus White Balance Options [Default Settings] [640], 320 [30Frame/S], 15Frame/S [Multi AF], Spot AF, MF, Snap, A [AUTO], (Outdoors), (Cloudy), (Incandescent Lamp), (Incandescent Lamp2), (Fluorescent Lamp), (Manual Settings) Refer to P.72 P.105 P.74 P.94 1 Various Shooting Functions Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• For options when the mode dial is set to SCENE, refer to P.197.
3 Press the ADJ./OK button $. • The menu item settings are displayed. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select the setting. 5 Press the ADJ./OK button. Changing the display ---------------------------------------------------------------------You can select a screen by the tab. 1 Press the ADJ./OK button # to select a tab on the left of the screen. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to change screens. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button $ to return to menu item selection.
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size (Pic Quality/Size) The file size of a shot still image depends on the picture quality mode and image size settings. For movies, choose the movie size. Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• For picture quality mode, select normal mode (N) or fine mode (F), depending on the desired compression ratio. Normal mode: The compression ratio is high, resulting in a small file. Normally, shooting is done in this mode. Fine mode: The compression ratio is low, resulting in a large file, but the picture quality is better than in Normal.
Changing the Focusing Mode (Focus) If you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF). Select from the following five focusing modes. Focusing Modes 1 Various Shooting Functions Symbol None Mode Multi AF None Spot AF MF (Manual Focus) Snap A (Infinity) 1 Description Measures the distances from 9 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area.
Manual Focus Shooting (MF) If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (MF: Manual Focus). Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• In scene mode, manual focus can be used when [Zoom Macro], [Black&White], [Sepia] or [Skew Correct Mode] is selected. • You can also use manual focus to focus on objects within the macro shooting range. Display the Shooting menu.
6 Press the button # to display the focus bar. • Each time you press the button #, the focus bar and zoom bar appear alternately. Sel. Foc./Zoom 1 Various Shooting Functions 76 7 Turn the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) or Z (Wideangle) to adjust the focus. • Turning the zoom lever toward z adjusts the focus to farther objects. • Turning the zoom lever toward Z adjusts the focus to closer objects. 8 Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.
Changing the Exposure Metering Modes (Exposure Metering) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value. There are three light metering modes. Exposure Metering Modes Mode Multi Center Spot 1 Description The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and each is metered to determine the overall exposure value. The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure value.
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (Sharpness) You can change the edge quality of your still images to either sharp or soft. 1 1 Various Shooting Functions 78 Display the Shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.70. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Sharpness] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • If you select a setting other than [Normal], a symbol appears on the screen.
Shooting with Multi-Shot (Continuous/S-Cont/M-Cont) With Multi-shot, you can shoot consecutive images. Multi-shot has the following three modes: S (Stream)-Cont With just one full-press of the shutter release button, you can take 16 consecutive shots at intervals of 1/7.5 seconds in about 2 seconds. The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one image file (3648 × 2736 pixels).
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When shooting with S-Cont or M-Cont, the ISO setting is fixed at [Auto] even if it is set to [ISO 64] or [ISO 100]. • The number of images that can be shot in the Multi-shot mode depends on the image size setting. • The maximum number of images that can be shot in the Multi-shot mode is 999.
Continuous 5 Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button. • Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release button. 6 Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop taking pictures. S-Cont 5 Compose your picture and then press the shutter release button. • 16 pictures are taken automatically. M-Cont 5 Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button.
Viewing an S-Cont or M-Cont Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode 1 While a still image (16 frames in an image file) taken with S-Cont or M-Cont is displayed, you can enlarge any one of the 16 frames. You can also switch between frames while viewing the image in enlarged display mode. To view a frame from an S-Cont or M-Cont still image in enlarged display mode, follow the steps below. Various Shooting Functions 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last file recorded is displayed. 2 Press the ADJ.
Setting the Color Depth (Color Depth) You can set the color depth of still images to [Normal], [Strong], or [Neutral]. 1 Display the Shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.70. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Color Depth] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • If you selected a setting other than [Normal], a symbol appears on the screen.
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (Auto Bracket) The auto bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels (-0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV) based on the set exposure level. 1 1 Display the Shooting menu. Various Shooting Functions • For information on using the menu, see P.70. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Auto Bracket] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [On]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT) The white balance bracket function automatically records three images - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. This is useful if you cannot determine the appropriate white balance. Display the Shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.70. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Auto Bracket] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [WB-BKT]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• • • • 1 Various Shooting Functions 86 Cannot be used when Multi-shot is set. (GP.79) The flash cannot be used. The [Time Exposure] setting is disabled. (GP.88) The white balance can be changed using the Shooting menu. (GP.
Shooting Consecutively with Different Colors (CL-BKT) When [CL-BKT] is selected and a still image is shot, the color bracket function automatically records three images – a black-andwhite image, a color image, and a sepia image. 1 Display the Shooting menu. 1 • For information on using the menu, see P.70. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Auto Bracket] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [CL-BKT]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Using Long Time Exposure (Time Exposure) 1 You can select [1 Sec.], [2 Sec.], [4 Sec.], or [8 Sec.] for time exposure. By using long time exposure, you can capture the movement of moving subjects such as the trail of fireworks and car lights when shooting a night scene. Various Shooting Functions 1 Display the Shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.70. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Time Exposure] and press the button $.
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval from 5 seconds to 3 hours in increments of 5 seconds. Display the Shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.70. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Interval] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to set the hours. 4 • To cancel interval shooting, press the DISP. button to return to the Shooting menu.
8 To stop shooting, press the MENU button. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The interval shooting setting is cleared when the camera is turned off. • The time until the next picture can be taken according to the Shooting menu setting may be longer than the time set for interval shooting. In this case, the shooting interval becomes longer than the set time. • During scene mode, interval shooting is not available.
Inserting the Date into a Still Image (Date Imprint) You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/ DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image. 1 Display the Shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.70. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Date Imprint] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen.
Changing the Exposure (Exposure Comp.) 1 Various Shooting Functions The exposure setting enables you to select the brightness level for your picture. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with the correct exposure. In the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can adjust the exposure setting. Exposure can be specified in the range from -2.0 to +2.0.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When shooting in particularly bright places, you may not be able to correct the exposure level. In that case, the [!AE] symbol appears on the screen.
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (White Balance) 1 Various Shooting Functions Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white. At purchase, the white balance mode is set to [AUTO]. Normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources, you can change the setting.
4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Various Shooting Functions • The white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a subject that is mostly dark. In this case, add something white to the subject. • When shooting with the flash, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly if [AUTO] is not selected. In this case, switch to [AUTO] to shoot with the flash.
Setting the White Balance Manually (Manual Settings) 1 2 1 Press the ADJ./OK button in shooting mode. Press the ADJ./OK button #$ until the white balance menu appears. Various Shooting Functions 3 Press the button !" to select [M]. 4 Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture. 5 Manual Set Move Slctn Ok Press the DISP. button. • The white balance is set. 6 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen.
Changing the Sensitivity (ISO Setting) When ISO setting is set to [Auto], the camera automatically changes the sensitivity according to the distance, brightness, zoom, macro settings, and picture quality/size. Usually, use the camera in the [Auto] mode. When the ISO setting is set to [Auto-Hi] (auto high sensitivity), the sensitivity is automatically set according to the shooting conditions but a higher upper limit than in [Auto] can be set.
4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The setting appears on the screen. 1 Various Shooting Functions 98 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When the ISO setting is set to [Auto], the maximum sensitivity is equivalent to ISO 400 if the flash is used. When the image size is 3648 × 2736 the ISO setting is [Auto] and flash is not fired, the ISO setting is between 64 and 200. • Images shot with a higher sensitivity may appear grainy.
Limiting the Shutter Speed (Slow Shutter Lmt) The maximum shutter speed can be limited to the following: 1/8 second, 1/4 second, and 1/2 second. When this function is set to [Off], the maximum shutter speed varies depending on the ISO setting. Display the Shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.70. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Slow Shutter Lmt] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Using the Camera Shake Correction Function to Prevent Camera Shake (Camera Shake Cor) 1 You can prevent camera shake by turning on the camera shake correction function. At the time of purchase, the camera shake correction function is turned on. Various Shooting Functions 1 2 Display the Shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.70. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Camera Shake Cor] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [On]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Shooting a Still Image with a Subfile (Record Dual Size) When shooting a still image with [Record Dual Size] set to [On], the original still image is saved along with a subfile. You can use [Sub File Size] in the Setup menu to select the size of the subfile. (GP.150) Display the Shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.70. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Record Dual Size] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [On]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Shooting with the Minimum Aperture (Fix Min. Aperture) When [Fix Min. Aperture] is set to [On], the range in which objects are in focus is greater, as still pictures are shot with a closed aperture. 1 1 Display the Shooting menu. Various Shooting Functions • For information on using the Shooting menu, see P.70. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Fix Min. Aperture] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [On]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen.
Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (Restore Defaults) To return the Shooting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below. 1 Display the Shooting menu. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Restore Defaults] and press the button $. 3 Make sure that [Yes] is selected, and then press the ADJ./OK button. • The display indicates the camera is restoring the initial settings. Once it is finished, the display returns to the shooting mode screen.
2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$” indicate that you should press the ADJ./OK button in the up, down, left or right direction. Instructions to “Press the ADJ./OK button” indicate that you should press directly down on the button. 3 Shooting Movies 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies You can shoot movies with sound. You can set the image size to either 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 pixels.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Setting the Frame Rate (Frame Rate) You can select the number of shot frames per second (frame rate) in movie mode. 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 3. Press the MENU button. • The Shooting menu is displayed. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Frame Rate] and press the button $. 4 Press the button !" to select [30Frame/S] or [15Frame/S]. 5 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Movie recording time may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card. • The estimated total recording time is shown below. The maximum recording time per shooting is 90 minutes or the equivalent of 4 GB.
Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last movie shot is displayed. • The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select the movie you want to view. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button. • Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the screen.
3 Other Playback Functions Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$” indicate that you should press the ADJ./OK button in the up, down, left or right direction. Instructions to “Press the ADJ./OK button” indicate that you should press directly down on the button. Playback Menu Press the MENU button in playback mode to display the Playback Menu. The Playback menu allows you to make the settings for the following functions.
Using the Menu 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the playback mode. 2 Press the MENU button. • The Playback menu appears. The menu items are provided on two screens. 3 • Press the ADJ./OK button " at the bottom item to display the next screen. Press the ADJ./OK button $. • The screen for the selected menu item appears. Changing the display ---------------------------------------------------------------------You can select a screen by the tab. 1 Press the ADJ.
Rotating Images (Rotation) You can rotate and record shot still images. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 Press the MENU button. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to rotate. • The Playback menu appears. 4 3 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Rotation] and press the button $. Other Playback Functions • The [Rotation] screen appears. • If you selected a file that cannot be rotated, an error message is displayed, and then the Playback menu appears.
Changing the Image Size (Resize) You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size. Original F3648/N3648/F3:2/F1:1/N3264/N2592/N2048 N1280 Resized N1280 N640 N640 Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can resize only still images. Movies cannot be resized.
5 Press the button !" to select [1280] or [640]. 6 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The display indicates that the image is being resized, and then the resized image is recorded. The original image remains unchanged.
Trimming Still Images (Trim) This function allows you to trim a still image you have shot and then save it as a separate file. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 Press the MENU button. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to trim. • The Playback menu appears. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Trim] and press the button $. 5 Turn the zoom lever toward 8 or 9 to set the size of the trimming frame. 6 Press the ADJ.
• The size of the trimmed image varies depending on the original image size and the trimming level (the trimming frame size). Refer to the table shown below. (The initial trimming frame displayed on the [Trim] screen is the second trimming level. You can display the first trimming level (maximum frame size) by turning the zoom lever toward 9.
Correcting the Image Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensation) You can use either [Auto] or [Manual] mode to correct the brightness and contrast in still images you have shot and then record the corrected images. [Manual] mode allows you to correct the image by adjusting the histogram. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------See P.61 for more information on the histogram display. Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 Press the MENU button.
Correcting Images Automatically (Auto) 5 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Auto] and press the button $. • The [Level Compensation] screen appears. The original image appears at the upper left of the screen and the corrected image is shown on the right. • If you select a file that cannot use level compensation, an error message appears and you are returned to the Playback menu. • To cancel level compensation, press the DISP. button.
Correcting Images Manually (Manual) 5 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Manual] and press the button $. • The [Level Compensation] screen appears. The original image appears at the upper left of the screen, the histogram is at the lower left, and the corrected image is shown on the right. • If you select a file that cannot use level compensation, an error message appears and you are returned to the Playback menu. • To cancel level compensation, press the DISP. button.
• Example 2) To correct an overexposed or underexposed image: If the image in overexposed, move the left point to the right so that it is aligned with the left end of the histogram peaks. If the image in underexposed, move the right point to the left so that it is aligned with the right end of the histogram peaks. You can then adjust the overall image brightness by moving the middle point left or right.
Correcting the Image Color Tone (White Balance Compensation) This function allows you to correct the green, magenta, blue and amber color tones in still images you have taken and then record the corrected images. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 Press the MENU button. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to correct. • The Playback menu appears. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [White Balance Compensation] and press the button $.
6 Press the ADJ./OK button. • Messages appear during the correction process, and then the corrected image is recorded. The original image remains unchanged. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You can only use white balance compensation for still images shot using this camera. • You cannot correct the white balance for images shot in Movie, S-Cont or M-Cont mode.
Straightening Skewed Images (Skew Correction) You can straighten rectangular objects, such as a message board or business card, shot at an angle, to make them look as if they were shot squarely. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 Press the MENU button. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to straighten. • The Playback menu appears. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Skew Correction] and press the button $.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The image size does not change for skew corrected images. • If the image size is large, skew correction will take time. Resize the image (GP.111) before performing skew correction to speed up the process. • The following table shows the approximate time required for skew correction.
Preventing the Deletion of Files (Protect) You can protect files from being accidentally deleted. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted if you format the memory where the files are stored. Protecting a File 1 2 • The last file recorded is displayed. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to protect. Press the MENU button. • The Playback menu appears.
Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the MENU button. • The Playback menu appears. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Protect] and press the button $. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [All Files]. 5 Make sure that [Select] is selected, and then press the ADJ./OK button. 3 Other Playback Functions 124 Finish 1 File All Files Select • All files are protected and the symbol appears on the screen.
Protecting Multiple Files at Once To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Turn the zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail Display). • The screen is divided into 20 frames and thumbnails are displayed. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select the first file you want to protect. 4 Press the MENU button. • The Playback menu appears. 5 • The Protect symbol appears in the upper-right corner of the file.
Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (Slide Show) You can display the recorded still images and movie files sequentially on the screen. This is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last file recorded is displayed. 2 Press the MENU button. • The Playback menu appears. 3 Other Playback Functions 126 3 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Slide Show] and press the button $.
Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an SD Memory Card (Copy To Card) You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in the internal memory onto an SD memory card at once. Turn the camera off. Insert an SD memory card. Turn the camera on. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the MENU button. • The Playback menu appears. 6 Press the ADJ./OK button " button to select [Copy To Card] and press the button $.
Using a Printing Service (DPOF) The still images recorded on an SD memory card can be printed out if you take them to a store that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, you must make print settings on your camera. These settings are called Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings. The DPOF setting specifies one print per still image. You can also select multiple images for the DPOF setting and specify the number of copies to print.
Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the MENU button. • The Playback menu appears. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [DPOF] and press the button $. 4 Press the button !" to select [All Files]. 5 Make sure that [Select] is selected, and then press the ADJ./OK button. • Once the DPOF setting is made, the DPOF symbol appears on the screen.
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF settings for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Turn the zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail Display). • The screen is divided into 20 frames and thumbnails are displayed. 3 3 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select the first still image for which you want to make the DPOF setting. 4 Press the MENU button. • The Playback menu appears. Other Playback Functions 5 Press the ADJ.
Restoring Deleted Files (Recover File) You can restore all deleted files. Deleted files cannot be restored after performing any of the following operations. • Turning the camera off • Switching from playback mode to shooting mode • Using DPOF, Resize, Copy To Card, Skew Correction, Level Compensation, White Balance Compensation, Rotation or Trim. • Files with DPOF settings are deleted • Internal memory or SD memory card is initialized Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the MENU button.
Viewing on a Television You can view files you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the picture display. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera. To view files on a television, follow the steps below. 1 Securely connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on the television.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When the AV cable is connected to the camera, the picture display and the speaker output turn off. • Do not force the AV cable into the terminal. • Do not apply excessive force with the AV cable connected. • When using the AV cable, do not move the camera with the AV cable.
4 Direct Printing Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$” indicate that you should press the ADJ./OK button in the up, down, left or right direction. Instructions to “Press the ADJ./OK button” indicate that you should press directly down on the button. Direct Print Function The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer by connecting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. 1 2 Make sure that the camera is off. Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. • Your camera turns on automatically. • Turn on the printer if it is not already on.
Printing Still Images You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridgecompatible printer. Still images are sent from the internal memory when no SD memory card is loaded or from an SD memory card when one is loaded. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do not disconnect the USB cable during printing. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If a [Printer Error.
7 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select an item, and then press the button $ to display the detailed options screen. • When [Connecting…] is displayed, the connection to the printer is not yet established. When a connection is established, [Connecting…] disappears and [Direct Print] appears. Proceed with this step after the connection is established. • The following items can be selected. Each item is available only when supported by the printer connected to the camera.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 • To specify the settings as the default settings next time the camera is connected to the printer, press the MENU button when the screen in Step 7 is displayed. When the screen at the right appears, press the ADJ./OK button #$ to select [Set] and press the ADJ./OK button. • To use the settings last set the next time the camera is connected to the printer, select [Cancel]. Press the ADJ./OK button.
7 8 Press the button #$ to select the next image for printing. Press the button !" to set the number of copies to print. 9 Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to select all the still images to be printed and the number of copies for each. 10 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The Direct Print menu appears. 11 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select an item, and then press the button $ to display the detailed options screen. 12 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select the setting, and then press the ADJ./OK button.
5 Changing Camera Settings Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$” indicate that you should press the ADJ./OK button in the up, down, left or right direction. Instructions to “Press the ADJ./OK button” indicate that you should press directly down on the button. Setup menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the Setup menu from the Shooting menu (GP.69) or Playback menu (GP.108). The Setup menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below.
Using the Setup menu In the instructions of this manual, the menu selection is confirmed when you “Press the ADJ./ OK button” (as in Step 6 below), but you can also confirm the setting and return to the menu screen by pressing the ADJ./OK button #. 1 Press the MENU button. • The Shooting menu (or the Playback menu) appears. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button $. • The Setup menu appears. • In Scene Mode, pressing the ADJ./OK button $ twice displays the Setup menu. The menu items are provided on four screens.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For some functions, the setting selection method may differ from what is explained here. For detailed operation, see the explanation of each function. Changing the display ---------------------------------------------------------------------You can select a screen by the tab. 1 Press the ADJ./OK button # to select a tab on the left of the screen. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to change screens.
Preparing the SD Memory Card (Format [Card]) If the error message [Card Error] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded into the camera or the card has been used with a computer or other device, you must format the card prior to use with this camera. Formatting is the process of preparing a card so image data can be written on it.
Formatting the Internal Memory (Format [Internal]) If the error message [Format internal memory] is displayed, you must format the internal memory prior to use. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Formatting the internal memory deletes all of the images recorded in the memory. If you have images in the internal memory that you do not want to delete, copy the images to the SD memory card before formatting the internal memory. (GP.
Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture Display (LCD Brightness) To adjust the brightness of the picture display, follow the steps below. 1 Display the Setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.141. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [LCD Brightness] and press the button $. • The screen for setting the brightness appears. 3 Press the button !" to adjust the brightness. 4 When you reach the desired brightness, press the ADJ./ OK button. • The display returns to the Setup menu.
Registering Custom Settings (Reg. My Settings) The My Settings function allows you to easily shoot with your desired settings. You can register two groups of settings as “My Settings”. Setting the mode dial to MY1 allows you to shoot with the settings registered in [Setting1]. Setting the mode dial to MY2 allows you to shoot with the settings registered in [Setting2]. (GP.42) To register the current camera settings as My Settings, follow the steps below.
Settings Saved in [Reg. My Settings] 5 Changing Camera Settings Pic Quality/Size Focus Focal distance used in Manual Exposure Metering Sharpness Continuous Mode Color Depth Auto Bracket CL-BKT WB-BKT Exposure Comp. Time Exposure Date Imprint White Balance ISO Setting Slow Shutter Lmt Camera Shake Cor Record Dual Size Fix Min. Aperture Zoom position Macro Flash Mode Scene Mode Self-timer DISP.
Setting the Zoom to a Fixed Focal Length (Step Zoom) Step zooming is the setting of the focal length with optical zooming, which can be fixed to any of seven levels (28, 35, 50, 85, 105, 135, 200 mm equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera). Available Settings On (Step zooming on) Off (Step zooming off) *Default setting 1 Display the Setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.141. 5 Changing Camera Settings 148 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Step Zoom] and press the button $.
Changing the ISO Auto-High Setting (ISO Auto-High) You can change the upper limit of the ISO setting for [Auto-Hi] (Auto high sensitivity setting) (GP.97) in [ISO Setting] on the Shooting menu. Available Settings AUTO 400 *Default setting AUTO 800 AUTO1600 To change the auto high sensitivity setting, follow the steps below. 1 Display the Setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.141. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [ISO Auto-High] and press the button $.
Changing the Size for Record Dual Size (Sub File Size) When shooting a still image with a subfile (GP.101), you can select the size of the subfile that is recorded at the same time as the original still image.
Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (Auto Power Off) If you do not operate the camera for a set period of time, it shuts off automatically to conserve battery power (Auto Power Off). By default, auto power off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting. Available Settings Off (Auto Power Off is turned off) 1 Min. *Default setting 5 Min. 30Min. To change the auto power off setting, follow the steps below. 1 Display the Setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.141. Press the ADJ.
Changing the Operation Sound Setting (Operation Sounds) During operation, the camera generates four types of sounds: start sound, shutter release sound, focus sound, and beep sound. Start sound : Sound when the camera is turned on. Shutter release sound : Sound when the shutter release button is pressed. Focus sound : Sound when the shutter release button is half-pressed and the camera focuses on the subject. Beep sound : Error sound indicating an operation that cannot be performed.
Changing the Operation Sound Volume (Vol. Settings) The operation sound volume can be changed. Available Settings (Mute) (Small) (Medium) *Default setting (Large) To change the operation sound volume, follow the steps below. 1 Display the Setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.141. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Vol. Settings] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD Confirm.) Immediately after you press the shutter release button, the still image taken is displayed on the screen for a moment so you can check it. By default, the image confirmation time is set to 0.5 second, but this can be changed. Available Settings Off (Image not displayed for confirmation) 0.5Sec. *Default setting 1 Sec. 2 Sec. 3 Sec. Hold (The image remains displayed until the next time you half-press the shutter release button.
Using the Auto Resize Zoom (Digital Zoom Img) This function allows you to crop and record an image you shoot. Conventional digital zoom enlarges a portion of an image to a set magnification. However, auto resize zoom saves the cropped portion of the image so the image quality is not be decreased. The image recording size changes depending on the auto resize zoom magnification. Auto resize zoom is available only when [Pic Quality/Size] is set to 3648 × 2736. (GP.
3 Press the button !" to select [Auto Resize]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. 5 Turn and hold the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) until the maximum magnification is reached on the zoom bar, then momentarily release the zoom lever, and then turn the zoom lever again toward z. • Each time you turn the zoom lever toward z, the image is resized by one setting. • The size at which the image is recorded is displayed above the zoom bar.
Assigning Functions to the ADJ./OK Button (ADJ Btn. Set.) When functions are assigned to the ADJ./OK button, you can display various shooting setting screens with fewer button operations and without displaying the Shooting menu. You can use [ADJ Btn. Set.1] to [ADJ Btn. Set.4] to assign camera functions that can be activated by pressing the ADJ./OK button. For information on how to use the ADJ. mode, see P.64. Available Settings Off *Default setting for [ADJ Btn. Set.4] Expo.
Changing the AF Auxiliary Light Setting (AF Aux. Light) You can set whether to use the AF auxiliary light when shooting with auto focus. When [AF Aux. Light] is set to [On], the AF auxiliary light lights when it is difficult to measure the distance with auto focus when shooting in dark surroundings, and the auto focus distance is measured. To change the AF auxiliary light setting, follow the steps below. 1 Display the Setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.141. 2 Press the ADJ.
Enlarging Icon Display (Enlrge Photo Icon) The following icons are enlarged in normal symbol display (GP.59). Flash mode, Macro Shooting, Self-timer, White balance, Focus, Exposure compensation, ISO setting, Exposure Metering, Auto Bracket When the icons are enlarged, the following items are not displayed: Zoom bar/Focus bar, Date Imprint, Sharpness, Color depth, Fix Min. Aperture To enlarge the icons on the screen, follow the steps below. 1 Display the Setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.
Changing File Name Settings (Sequential No.) When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD memory card or in the internal memory with a consecutively numbered file name that is automatically assigned. When you switch SD memory cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded card. Available Settings On (Continue numbering) File names are automatically assigned to still images you take, in the format of “R” followed by seven digits, from R0010001.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When data is recorded to the internal memory, files are assigned consecutively numbered file names, just as if [Sequential No.] is set to [Off]. • When images are transferred to a computer using RICOH Gate La (GP.177), the file being transferred is renamed and saved. The file is saved with the name “RIMG****.jpg” (where **** indicates a number) even if [Sequential No.] is set to [On].
Setting the Date and Time (Date Settings) You can shoot still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. The date/time setting on the Setup menu is explained here. 1 Display the Setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.141. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Date Settings] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !"#$ to set the year, month, date and time. 5 Changing Camera Settings • You can press and hold the button !" to quickly raise or lower the setting.
Changing the Display Language (Language/N) You can change the language displayed on the screen. The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera. Available Settings (Japanese) English Deutsch (German) Français (French) Italiano (Italian) Español (Spanish) (Russian) (Simplified Chinese) (Traditional Chinese) (Korean) To change the display language, follow the steps below. 1 Display the Setup menu. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Language/N] and press the button $.
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (Video Out Mode) You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cable that came with your camera. (GP.132) Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in North America and other countries/regions) for use with television equipment and other audiovisual equipment.
6 Downloading Images to Your Computer The screen images shown here may differ from the images displayed on your computer depending on your computer OS. Refer to P.181 for Macintosh. You can download images to a computer using either of the following methods. • You can use the supplied RICOH Gate La software to collectively download images automatically. To use this method, you must install the software from the supplied Caplio Software CD-ROM.
Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM Once you insert the Caplio Software CDROM in the CD-ROM drive, the installer screen appears automatically. Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 Item Name Installing the Software Description Use this button to install software required for batch downloading and editing of images. Installing DeskTopBinder Lite Use this button to install Desk Top Binder Lite. Browse User’s Manual Click this to display the “Software User Guide” (Software Version) (PDF).
When [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite] is clicked: (GP.172) The following software is installed: WIA Driver Description Software used to manage business documents. Used to connect an earlier model Ricoh camera to a computer running Windows 98 SE/Me/2000. Not available with this camera. Used to connect an earlier model Ricoh camera to a computer running Windows XP/Vista. Not available with this camera.
System Requirements for Using Caplio Software CD-ROM Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 168 The following environments are necessary for using Caplio Software CD-ROM. Please check your computer, or the computer’s user manual.
Installing Image Batch Downloading and Editing Software Clicking [Installing the Software] installs RICOH Gate La, Irodio Photo & VideoStudio and the USB and WIA drivers. Here is an example of the Windows XP screen. 1 Start your computer and insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 Click [Installing the software]. Operating systems other than Windows Vista • After a while, the [Choose Setup Language] screen appears. Windows Vista • A screen appears to confirm user account management. • Select [Allow] for the access request to the computer. After a while, the [Choose Setup Language] screen appears. 3 Confirm the language, and then click [OK]. • The [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Caplio Software] screen appears. 4 Click [Next].
8 9 Click [Finish]. Restart your computer. • After restarting your computer, a Windows security warning message appears. Click [Unblock] for RICOH Gate La for DSC. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can remove (uninstall) the software. (GP.
Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite Downloading Images to Your Computer DeskTopBinder Lite is used for managing business documents. As well as still images captured with a digital camera, you can manage a variety of documents, including documents input by scanner, documents created with various applications and image files. You can also store files with different formats in a single document.
5 6 7 Confirm the destination location and then click [Next]. Click [OK]. Click [DeskTopBinder Lite]. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• DeskTopBinder Lite cannot coexist with a different version of DeskTopBinder Lite, DeskTopBinder Professional, or Job Binding. Before installing DeskTopBinder Lite, uninstall these applications. The data used in the previous application can be saved and inherited by DeskTopBinder Lite.
Installing Other Software on Your Computer Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Downloading Images to Your Computer • Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. • For Windows Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000, administrator privileges are required to install the software. Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to display the operation manual (PDF file).
Uninstalling the Software Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Caplio Software 1 2 Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. 3 Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon (or the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in Windows XP). 4 Select [Caplio Software] (select [Caplio Software S] if you have installed the DeskTopBinder Lite), and then click the [Change/Remove] button. 5 Confirm file deletion and click [OK].
Irodio Photo & Video Studio Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 176 1 2 Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. 3 Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon (or the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in Windows XP). 4 Select [Irodio Photo & Video Studio] and then click [Change/Remove]. 5 Confirm file deletion and click [OK]. Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP). • The uninstallation process begins. When it is finished, close the displayed window. 6 Restart your computer.
Downloading Images Using the RICOH Gate La After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to the computer. Make sure the camera power is off. 3 Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. • Your camera turns on and the computer automatically reads the necessary files. 4 RICOH Gate La starts and image transfer begins automatically. 5 When image transfer is completed, disconnect the camera and the computer.
Downloading Images Without Using RICOH Gate La You can download images from the camera to a computer without having to use software. Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 1 2 Make sure that the camera power is off. 3 Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera. Connect the accessory USB cable to a USB port of your computer. • Your camera turns on. Example of the display in • Your computer automatically reads a Windows XP file necessary for recognizing the camera as a drive.
Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card---------------------------------It is possible to download images from an SD memory card to the computer via a PC card slot or card reader. Depending on the type of PC card slot or card reader, a memory card adapter may be required when using an SD memory card. If the SD memory card can be used in the PC card slot, no memory card adapter is required. • Images are stored in an SD memory card in the hierarchy shown below.
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 180 Perform the following operations when disconnecting the camera from your computer. (The display is an example of Windows XP. The terms are different for other operating systems but the operations are the same.) 1 Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon at the right end of the task bar. 2 3 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 4 5 Click [Close].
For Macintosh Refer to P.165 for Windows. You cannot download images from this camera to a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6. Downloading Images to Your Computer 1 2 Make sure that the camera power is off. 3 Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera. 4 Connect the accessory USB cable to a USB port of your computer. • Your camera turns on. • Your computer automatically reads the file necessary for recognizing the camera as a drive.
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer 1 Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 182 2 Drag and drop the displayed drive or the volume icon to the “Trash”. • If a screen appears prompting you to enter the administrator’s password, enter the password. Disconnect the USB cable. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You can also click [Eject] on the [Special] menu in Mac OS 9 or the [File] menu in Mac OS X to cancel the connection.
7 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action. Error Message Insert Card Set Date. File Number Over Limit Unmatched File Format internal memory Format card Card Error Writing Data No File Cannot Record No files to restore. Refer to P.27 P.162 P.160 P.24 P.123 P.25 - P.55 P.143 P.144 The image print number limit has been exceeded. Select an P.138 image and set the number to 0. You must format the internal memory. P.
Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem The camera does not turn on. Appendices 7 184 Cause Battery is not loaded or is exhausted. Solution Load the rechargeable battery correctly or charge the battery as required. An unacceptable battery is used. Use the dedicated rechargeable battery. Never use any other battery. The camera is automatically turned Turn the camera back on. off by auto power off. The battery is loaded in wrong Load correctly. direction.
Shooting Problem The camera does not shoot even if you press the shutter release button. Cause Battery is exhausted. The camera is not on or it is not in the shooting mode. The camera is in playback mode. The shutter release button is not pressed all the way. The SD memory card is not formatted. The SD memory card is full. Solution Charge the rechargeable battery. Press the POWER button to turn the camera on or press the 6 (Playback) button to select the shooting mode.
Problem Cause The flash does not fire or The flash cannot be used in the the flash cannot charge. following cases: • When auto bracket, white balance bracket, or color balance bracket is set • In Multi-shot mode • In movie mode In some scene modes, the flash is disabled by default. The flash is set to flash off. Battery is running low. Even though the flash The distance to the subject is fired, the picture is dark. greater than 2.0 meters in telephoto or greater than 3.0 meters in wide-angle.
Playback/Deleting Problem Cannot play back, or the playback screen does not appear. Cause The camera is not in playback mode. The VIDEO/AV cable is not connected properly. The Video Out Mode setting is incorrect. The contents of the SD No SD memory card is loaded, or memory card cannot be an SD memory card with no stored played back, or the images is loaded. playback screen does You played back an SD memory not appear. card that was not formatted with this device.
Other Problems Problem Cannot load the SD memory card. The camera does not operate even when the buttons are pressed. The date is incorrect. The set date disappeared. Cause The card is facing the wrong way. Solution Load correctly. Refer to P.27 Battery is running low. Camera malfunction. Charge the rechargeable battery. Press the POWER button to turn the camera off, and then press the POWER button to turn the camera on again. Remove the battery and load it again. Set the correct date/time.
Software and Computer Troubleshooting For details about the software, refer to the “Software User Guide” (PDF file). Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows Vista When software for your Ricoh digital camera is used on a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista installed, the following warning message may appear at software activation or USB connection. With this in mind, refer to the following. Here is an example of the Windows XP screen.
3 4 Click the [Exceptions] tab. 5 Click the [Add Program] button to add software that uses the network. Check that the software is in [Programs and Services]. If you clicked the [Ask Me Later] button: Each time the program is activated, the [Windows Security Alert] dialog box appears. Then you can select [Unblock].
Specifications No. of effective pixels (camera) Image Sensor Lens Approx.10 million pixels 1/2.3" CCD (Total 10.3 million pixels) Focal Length 4.95 mm to 35.4 mm (equivalent to 28 mm to 200 mm on a 35-mm camera) F-aperture F3.3 to F5.2 Shooting Distance Normal shooting: Approx. 30 cm to A (Wide-angle) or 1.0 m to A (Telephoto) (from the front of the lens) Macro shooting: Approx.
Recording Media Recording Data Capacity Recording File Format SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMedia card, Internal Memory (approx. 24 MB) 3648 × 2736 N: approx. 2097 KB/Screen, F: approx. 3591 KB/Screen 3648 × 2432 F: approx. 2777 KB/Screen 2736 × 2736 F: approx. 2594 KB/Screen 3264 × 2448 N: approx. 1647 KB/Screen 2592 × 1944 N: approx. 1052 KB/Screen 2048 × 1536 N: approx. 649 KB/Screen 1280 × 960 N: approx. 340 KB/Screen 640 × 480 N: approx.
Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded in the internal memory and onto an SD memory card at various image size and picture quality settings.
Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is Turned Off Turning the camera off may reset some function settings to their defaults. The table below indicates whether or not the function is reset to its default when the camera is turned off. Shooting Appendices 7 Playback 194 O : setting is saved Function Pic Quality/Size O Focus O Exposure Metering O Sharpness O Continuous Mode × Color Depth O Auto Bracket × Time Exposure O Interval × Date Imprint O Exposure Comp.
O : setting is saved Setup O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O × : setting is reset Default Settings Off AUTO 400 320[QVGA] 1 Min. All (Medium) 0.5 Sec. Normal Expo. Cmp Wht. Bal. ISO Off On Off Off * * * The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera. Appendices Function LCD Brightness Reg. My Settings Step Zoom ISO Auto-High Sub File Size Auto Power Off Operation Sounds Vol. Settings LCD Confirm. Digital Zoom Img ADJ Btn. Set.1 ADJ Btn. Set.2 ADJ Btn. Set.3 ADJ Btn. Set.
About Scene Mode Depending on the scene mode, the flash and macro shooting settings may differ from when in normal shooting mode. Refer to the table below.
Face Sports Landscape Nightscape High Sens Zoom Macro Black&White Sepia Skew Correct Mode Pic Quality/Size O O O O O O O O O O - P.72 Density - - - - - - - - - - O P.68 Size - - - - - - - - - - O P.72 Focus O - O - O O O O O O - P.74 Exposure Metering - - - - - - O - - O - P.77 Sharpness - - - - - - O - - O - P.78 Continuous Mode - - - - - - O - - - - P.79 Color Depth - - - - - - O - - O - P.
About the AC Adapter (sold separately) Use of the optional AC adapter is recommended when you use the camera for long periods, such as when you are recording a movie, using interval shooting or reviewing images, and when the camera is connected to a computer. 1 2 3 Make sure that the camera is off. Open the battery/card cover. Insert the AC adapter coupler. • When the AC adapter coupler is loaded in place, it is locked with the hook shown in the figure.
4 Open the power (DC input) cable cover and place the cable outside. 5 6 Close the battery/card cover. Plug the power cord into an outlet. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Appendices • Be sure to attach the AC cable and plug the power cord into the outlet firmly. • When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the power outlet.
Using Your Camera Abroad AC Adapter (Model AC-4f), Battery Charger (Model BJ-7) The AC adapter and the battery charger can be used in regions with a current of 100-240V, 50Hz/60Hz. If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped wall outlet/plug, please consult your travel agent on a plug adapter suitable for wall outlets in your country of destination. Do not use electrical transformers. It may damage the camera.
Cautions on Use Cautions on Use Appendices • This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the country in which the camera was purchased. • Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefore. • Be sure not to drop or apply any sudden force to the camera.
Care and Storage Care • Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer. • When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your fingers, and either use a blower (available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off. • After use at the beach or around chemicals, wipe it off particularly carefully. • In the unlikely event that your camera fails to work properly, please consult your Ricoh Repair Center.
Warranty and Servicing Appendices 1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh Repair Center. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh Repair Center. 2.
INFORMATION TO THE USER USA FCC Part15 Class B The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Index A Acrobat Reader ......................... 174 ADJ Btn. Set.1, 2, 3, 4............... 157 ADJ./OK Button ............. 18, 64, 107 AE/AF target shift function........... 66 AF Aux. Light ............................. 158 AF Auxiliary Light/ Self-Timer Lamp....................... 17 Auto Bracket ................................ 84 Auto Focus (AF) .......................... 74 Auto Power Off .................... 29, 151 Auto Resize ............................... 155 Auto Shooting Mode..............
Lens Cover .................................. 17 Level Compensation.................. 115 Operation Sounds ..................... 152 S (Stream)-Cont...........................79 Scene Mode (SCENE) ...........19, 43 SD Memory Card .............24, 27, 51 SDHC Memory Card ....................25 Self-Timer ....................................49 Sepia............................................43 Sequential No. ...........................160 Setup menu................................140 Sharpness.............
Z Zoom ........................................... 37 Zoom Lever ........................... 17, 37 Zoom Macro ..........................
Telephone Support Numbers in Europe UK (from within the UK) (from outside of the UK) 02073 656 580 +44 2073 656 580 Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) (außerhalb Deutschlands) 06331 268 438 +49 6331 268 438 France (à partir de la France) (en dehors de la France) 0800 91 4897 +49 6331 268 439 Italia (dall’Italia) (dall’estero) 02 696 33 451 +39 02 696 33 451 España (desde España) (desde fuera de España) http://www.service.ricohpmmc.
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