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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 CX1. “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) The “Software User Guide” is available in the following folders on the provided CD-ROM.
Key Features The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product. In addition, some of the display screens have been enlarged. Equipped with a high magnification 7.1× wide angle zoom lens This camera has a compact body, featuring a 28-200mm* 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.
Multi-pattern auto white balance (P.122) Try setting the white balance to [Multi-P AUTO] when shooting in lighting situations that combine sun and shade or areas illuminated by the flash and areas not illuminated by the flash. Using [Multi-P AUTO] makes it possible to capture images with more faithful color tones. Consecutive shooting with seven focus points (P.100) For multi-target AF, the camera automatically detects multiple focus points and consecutively shoots pictures while focusing at those points.
Easy shooting mode for reliable shooting even by beginners (P.38) Easy mode lets you set [Picture Quality/Size] and other essential functions. With this mode, even first-time users can comfortably use the camera. When you shoot a subject at close range, for example, the macro mode is enabled automatically. High-resolution picture display The 3-inch 920,000-dot VGA picture display reproduces subject details with greater clarity.
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 ...............
Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ............................... 56 About the Electronic Level ......................................................................58 About the Histogram Display ..................................................................60 Advanced Operations 61 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 ADJ. Button Functions 62 Assigning Functions from the Shooting Menu ........................................
Picture Quality Mode/Image Size ................................................ 97 Focusing Modes .......................................................................... 99 Multi-Target AF .....................................................................................100 Manual Focus (MF)...............................................................................101 Exposure Metering Modes ........................................................ 103 Picture Quality and Color ..................
Trimming Images....................................................................... 140 Correcting the Image Brightness and Contrast ......................... 142 Correcting Images Automatically ..........................................................142 Correcting Images Manually .................................................................143 Correcting the White Balance.................................................... 145 Correcting Skewed Images .............................................
Language Settings .................................................................... 189 TV Playback Method ................................................................. 190 8 Direct Printing 191 About the Direct Print Function ................................................. 191 Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................... 192 Printing Still Images................................................................... 193 Printing One or All Still Images ............
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 .................................. 24 Basic Shooting................................. 34 Playing Back Images ....................... 46 Deleting Files ...................................
Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. * The actual appearance of items included may differ. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 14 CX1 The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. USB Cable (Mini B cable) Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Printcompatible printer.
Camera User Guide The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. Although the software included in the CD-ROM cannot be used with Macintosh, it is possible to display the “Software User Guide”. (Only on computers with Acrobat installed.) Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The CD-ROM supports the following languages.
Optional Accessories Soft Case (SC-90) Used to store your camera. Rechargeable Battery (DB-70) Rechargeable battery for use with this camera. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Battery Charger (BJ-7) Neck Strap (ST-2) A double-loop neck strap with embroidered RICOH logo. Used to charge the rechargeable battery (DB-70). Cable Switch (CA-1) A switch that connects to the camera’s USB terminal to operate the shutter.
Names of Parts Camera 6 1 2 43 5 7 8 9 Item Name Refer to 1 Mode Dial 2 Shutter Release Button P.19, 36, 38, 74, 81, 82, 85, 90 P.34 3 4 POWER Button Microphone P.30 P.90 5 6 P.39, 48, 50 7 Lens Cover Zoom Lever z (Telephoto)/Z (Wide-angle) 8 (Enlarged View)/9 (Thumbnail View) Flash 8 9 AF Auxiliary Light/Self-Timer Lamp Lens P.45, 174 - P.43 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Rear View 7 2 1 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 3 4 5 6 15 (*) 18 9 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 Item Name Picture Display Strap Eyelet Terminal Cover Speaker USB Terminal AV Output Terminal N (Macro) ADJ./OK Button(*) F (Flash) 6 (Playback) Button MENU Button Fn (Function) Button t (Self-timer)/D (Delete) Button DISP. Button Power (DC input) Cable Cover Battery/Card Cover Tripod Screw Hole Refer to P.20 P.15 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 SCENE EASY Refer to P.36 You can shoot using the settings registered in [Reg. My Settings]. P.81 Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies. P.90 Scene Mode Allows you to shoot with settings optimized for the shooting scene. P.
Picture Display Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
34 35 36 Movie Mode Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 2 Flash Mode Flash Exposure Compensation P.43 P.106 17 Date Imprint P.119 18 Camera Shake Correction P.117 3 Muti-Target AF Focus mark P.100 19 Battery Symbol 20 Time Exposure P.23 P.112 4 Scene Modes/ Continuous Mode/ Plus Normal Shooting P.74 P.85 P.84 21 Self-timer 22 Macro Shooting P.45 P.41 P.184 5 Shooting Mode Types P.19 23 Minimum Shooting Distance 24 Fix Minimum Aperture 6 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. The battery level begins to drop. Recharging is recommended. The battery level is low. Recharge the battery. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Getting Ready Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. • If the camera is on, make sure it is turned off before inserting or removing the battery. • For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.30. About the Battery This camera uses the Rechargeable Battery DB70, a dedicated lithium-ion battery supplied with the camera.
About the SD Memory Card (available in stores) About Formatting--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Before using a new SD memory card, be sure to format it with this camera. If an error message such as [Card Error] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded in the camera or the card has been used with a computer or other digital camera, you must format the card with this camera prior to use. (GP.
Write-protecting your images ---------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 26 Move the write-protection switch on the SD memory card to LOCK to prevent your still images from being accidentally erased or the card from being formatted. If you unlock the card (by returning the switch to its original position), it is once again possible to erase images and format the card.
Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. 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. Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Be careful not to reverse the and sides. Plug the power cable into an outlet.
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. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 28 1 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.
3 Insert the rechargeable battery. Logo side • When the rechargeable battery is loaded in place, it is locked with the hook shown in the figure. 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. Be careful not to drop the battery when removing it from the camera. Removing the SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover.
Turning the Power On/Off 1 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 30 To turn the power on: Press the POWER button. • After the start sound, the picture display turns on. Using the Camera in Playback Mode • Pressing and holding the 6 (Playback) button turns on the camera in playback mode, allowing you to start playback at once. • When the camera has been turned on with the 6 button, pressing the 6 button again switches playback mode to shooting mode.
About Auto Power Off--------------------------------------------------------------------------• If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it automatically turns itself off to save power. (Auto Power Off) • The auto power off setting can be changed. (GP.178) About LCD Auto Dimmer Mode -------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. When [LCD Auto Dim] is set to [On] on the setup menu (GP.
Setting the Language If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 32 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, time and format. • Change the setting with !" and move the item with #$. • You can cancel the setting by pressing the DISP. button. Cancel Setting at shipping Cancel 2 3 Check the display and then press the ADJ./OK button. • The confirmation screen appears. Press the ADJ./OK button. • The date and time are set.
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Holding the Camera If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 34 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.112) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Shooting with Auto Shooting Mode If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Turn the mode dial to 5 to shoot with auto shooting mode. 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.
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 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.
Shooting with Easy Shooting Mode If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Turning the mode dial to EASY limits the shooting functions that can be changed and allows you to shoot with easy operations and without having to make any complicated settings. With this mode, even first-time users can comfortably use the camera without worrying about the settings. This is useful when sharing the camera with other family members or asking someone to take your picture while on vacation.
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. 40 While you can use the normal zoom to enlarge the subject up to 7.1×, digital zooming allows you to enlarge the subject still further (up to another 4.8× for still images or 4.0× for movies).
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 from the front of the lens. 2 3 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.
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• If macro mode is selected when the zoom position is set to the wide-angle side (28 mm focal length*), the zoom position is automatically fixed at 32 mm*. (*Equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera.) • The minimum shooting distance and shooting range when using the zoom are shown below. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Using the Flash You can select the flash mode that best suits your shot. At the time of purchase, the camera is set to [Auto]. Wide-angle Telephoto Approx. 20 cm to 3.0 m (from the front of the lens) Approx. 25 cm to 2.0 m (from the front of the lens) Flash Modes 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.
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 44 • 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 continuous mode, in multi-target AF, in dynamic range double-shot, and in bracket shooting. • You can adjust the light intensity of the flash. (GP.106).
Using the Self-Timer 1 2 3 With the camera ready to shoot, press the t (Selftimer) button. • A list of self-timer mode settings appears on the picture display. Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select a mode. • 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. Press the shutter release button.
Playing Back Images Viewing Your Images If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 46 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. • Pressing the ADJ./OK button !"#$ displays the files in the following order.
• Files displayed with the S symbol are images taken with M-Cont Plus, Speed Cont, or Multi-trgt AF. See P.128 for more information on playing back images. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Setting your favorite image files to [Flag Function Setting] on the playback menu allows you to easily display these files. (GP.
Thumbnail View When playing back images on the picture display, the playback screen can be divided into 20 frames or 81 frames. 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 View). • The screen is divided into 20 frames and thumbnails are displayed. Last File 3 Turn the zoom lever toward 9 again. • The screen is divided into 81 frames and thumbnails are displayed.
Switching to Single-Picture Display 1 2 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select a file. Press the ADJ./OK button or turn the zoom lever once or twice toward 8 (Enlarged View). If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Enlarging Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the picture display. Image Size If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 50 640 × 480 Enlarged View (maximum magnification) 3.4× 1280 × 960 Image sizes other than those above 6.7× 16× 1 2 3 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.
• Pressing the DISP. button at this point changes the display as follows. Last File DISP. button Pressing the ADJ./OK button !"#$ at this point moves the area displayed. Last File Pressing and holding the DISP. button Pressing and holding the DISP. button Pressing the ADJ./OK button #$ at this point displays the previous or next image enlarged. When an MP file or a movie is displayed, the display returns to the normal size.
Deleting Files You can delete unwanted or failed shooting files from the SD memory card or internal memory. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. • You can use the [Recover File] function to restore needed files that you accidentally deleted. (GP.157) • When [LCD Confirmation Time] is set to [Hold] on the setup menu (GP.
Specifying Multiple Files Separately 4 6 7 8 9 • If thumbnail view was displayed in Step 2 on P.52, skip Step 4. Press the button !" to select [Sel. Indiv.] and then press the ADJ./OK button. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select the file you want to delete and press the ADJ./OK button. Delete Last File • The trash symbol is displayed in Sel/Cancel Execute the upper left corner of the file. • Press the MENU button to switch to the display for specifying a range of files.
Specifying a Range of Multiple Files 4 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 5 6 7 8 9 54 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Delete Multi] and then press the ADJ./OK button. • If thumbnail view was displayed in Step 2 on P.52, skip Step 4. Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Sel. Range] and then press the ADJ./OK button. Press the button !"#$ to select the starting point of the range of files you want to delete and press the ADJ./ OK button.
10 Press the ADJ./OK button #$ to select [Yes] and then press the ADJ./OK button. Deleting All Files 5 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Delete All] and then the ADJ./OK button. Press the button #$ to select [Yes] and then press the ADJ./OK button. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Changing the Display with the DISP. Button If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Pressing the DISP. button allows you to change the screen display mode and toggle the information displayed on the picture display. During Shooting Mode Normal Symbol Display Histogram Display Grid Guide Display Press the DISP. button to change the display.
During Playback Mode Normal Symbol Display Histogram and Detailed Information Display 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. White saturation is the loss of tone that indicates the color shading in an image in which very bright areas of the subject are rendered in white.
About the Electronic Level If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 58 When [Level Setting] is turned on in the setup menu or by pressing and holding the DISP. button (GP.182), the camera uses a level indicator and level sound to let you know whether the image is level during shooting. The level indicator is displayed during normal symbol display and histogram. This is useful for keeping the image level when taking pictures of scenery or buildings.
Level indicator display When level: The level indicator becomes green, indicating that the scale is in the middle. Green When the camera is tilted too far to the right or left: Half of the level indicator on the opposite side of the direction in which the camera is tilted becomes red. The mark on the level indicator is not displayed. When the camera is tilted too far forward or backward, or it cannot be determined whether the camera is level: The top and bottom of the level indicator become red.
About the Histogram Display If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 60 When Histogram is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the picture display. A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis (from left to right, shadows (dark areas), midtones, and highlights (bright areas)).
Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 2 ADJ. Button Functions .............. 62 Using the Fn (Function) Button ..................................................... 66 3 Shooting Mode Types................ 74 4 Shooting Menu ........................... 93 5 Playback Functions ................. 127 6 Playback Menu ......................... 134 7 Setup Menu............................... 160 8 Direct Printing ..........................
1 ADJ. Button Functions Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$” indicate that you should press the ADJ./OK button in the up, down, left or right direction. Instructions to “Press the ADJ./OK button” indicate that you should press directly down on the button. 1 ADJ. Button Functions The ADJ./OK button has the following functions. For the operating procedure of each function, see the corresponding reference page. 1 Assigning four functions from the shooting menu (GP.
3 Press the ADJ./OK button #$ to select the desired item. • The screenshots below are examples of the screen display when [Exposure Comp.], [White Balance], [ISO], and [Quality] are assigned to [ADJ Button Setting 1] to [ADJ Button Setting 4] with the setup menu. • The fifth icon (AE/AF target shift) is fixed and cannot be changed in the setup menu. 1 (AE/AF target shift GP.64) ADJ Button Setting 2 ADJ Button Setting 4 ADJ Button Setting 3 4 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select the desired setting.
Shifting the AE and AF Targets When you are taking a picture, you can use the ADJ./OK button 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/AF ADJ. Button Functions AF AE 1 2 3 4 Description AE and AF are set to Spot AE and Spot AF respectively and the target can be moved for both simultaneously.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 ADJ. Button Functions • In scene mode and movie mode, the macro target can be shifted by pressing the ADJ./ OK button and selecting U. See Step 3 and beyond on P.68 for the operating procedure after selecting U. • If the macro target shift function is activated using the Fn button (GP.68) and not canceled, P will not be displayed even if the ADJ./OK button is pressed.
2 Using the Fn (Function) Button When a function is assigned to the Fn (Function) button with [Set Fn Button] on the setup menu (GP.169), you can easily switch from one function to another simply by pressing the Fn button. The following functions can be assigned to the Fn button. For the operating procedure of each function, see the corresponding reference page.
Backlight Compensation Function (Easy Shooting Mode) You can use the backlight compensation function when the main subject looks too dark in situations such as shooting a dark subject against a bright background. Assigning [Backlight Comp] to the Fn (Function) button in easy shooting mode (GP.169) and then pressing the Fn button during shooting allows you to switch between on and off for the backlight compensation function. Turn the mode dial to EASY.
Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting You can shift the AF target without moving the camera to take a close-up picture. You can lock the focus (GP.36) at the position where the macro target is shifted and shoot the picture. This is particularly useful when you are using a tripod to take pictures. 1 Set [Set Fn Button] to [Macro Target] on the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.169. 2 2 With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn button.
Locking the Exposure Assigning [AE Lock] to the Fn (Function) button (GP.169) and then pressing the Fn button during shooting allows you to lock or cancel the exposure. 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5, SCENE, R or Q. Set [Set Fn Button] to [AE Lock] on the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.169. Check that the camera is ready to shoot. Put the subject of your photo in the center of the picture display and press the Fn button.
AF/M-trgt AF Assigning [AF/M-trgt AF] to the Fn (Function) button (GP.169) and then pressing the Fn button during shooting allows you to switch between auto focus and multi-target AF. Pressing the Fn button switches focus modes depending on the [Focus] setting on the shooting menu (GP.99), as shown below. 2 [Focus] setting Multi AF Spot AF Multi-trgt AF Press the Fn button Switches between [Multi-trgt AF] and [Multi AF]. Switches between [Multi-trgt AF] and [Spot AF].
AF/MF Assigning [AF/MF] to the Fn (Function) button (GP.169) and then pressing the Fn button during shooting allows you to switch between auto focus (AF) and manual focus (MF). Pressing the Fn button switches focus modes depending on the [Focus] setting on the shooting menu (GP.99), as shown below. [Focus] setting Multi AF Spot AF MF Press the Fn button Switches between [MF] and [Multi AF]. Switches between [MF] and [Spot AF]. Switches between [Multi AF]*/[Spot AF]* and [MF].
Locking the focus at the focus lock position -------------------------------------You can press the Fn button to switch AF/MF and lock the focus at the focus lock position (AF Lock). Use the following operating procedure. 1 With the camera set to auto focus, half-press the shutter release button to focus on the subject. (Focus Lock) 2 Release the shutter release button and press the Fn button. • The camera is set to MF and the shooting distance is fixed at the focus lock position.
Switching Between On and Off for Various Functions Assigning one of the following functions to the Fn button (GP.169) and then pressing the Fn button allows you to switch between on and off for that function. Step Zoom, AT-BKT, WB-BKT, CL-BKT, FOCUS-BKT, Min. Aperture 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5, SCENE, R or Q. • For the operating procedure, see P.169. 3 With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn button. • This switches between on and off for the selected function.
3 Shooting Mode Types Scene Mode (SCENE) You can use scene mode to select from among ten still image modes, and shoot with settings automatically optimized for shooting conditions. Scene Modes Use when taking portrait pictures. Portrait 3 Shooting Mode Types Face Automatically recognizes the subject’s face and adjusts the focus, exposure, and white balance. For detailed operations, see P.77. Use when taking pictures of moving objects. Sports Night. Port.
Skew Correct Mode Use to straighten a rectangular object, such as a message board or business card, shot at an angle to make it look as if it were shot squarely. For detailed operations, see P.78. In skew correction mode, choose from [N1280] or [N640] for [Picture Quality/Size]. (GP.97) 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.
3 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select the scene mode. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The scene mode type is displayed at the top of the picture display. 5 Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture. Changing the shooting menu or setup menu setting in scene mode ----- 3 Shooting Mode Types 76 Press the MENU button in shooting mode and then press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select the [MODE] tab. Now press the ADJ.
Using Face Recognition Mode 1 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. 2 Press the MENU button. • The scene mode selection screen appears. 3 4 5 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select [Face]. Press the ADJ./OK button. Compose your picture. • When a face is recognized, a frame with the size of the recognized face is displayed in blue. • Up to four frames can be displayed.
Using Skew Correction Mode 1 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. 2 Press the MENU button. • The scene mode selection screen appears. 3 3 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select [Skew Correct Mode]. 4 5 Press the ADJ./OK button. Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.
Shooting in Zoom Macro Mode 1 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. 2 Press the MENU button. • The scene mode selection screen appears. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select [Zoom Macro]. 4 5 Press the ADJ./OK button. Turn the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) or Z (Wideangle). 6 Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button. 7 Full-press the shutter release button.
Changing the Text Density If you are shooting with [Text Mode] in scene mode, you can use the ADJ./OK button to change the shading of text. You can select from [Deep], [Normal] and [Light]. To change the setting, use the shooting menu or the ADJ./OK button. This section explains easy ways to change the setting with the ADJ./OK button. To use the shooting menu, see “Using the Menu” (GP.96). 1 2 Turn the mode dial to SCENE. Press the MENU button. • The scene mode selection screen appears.
My Settings Mode (MY1/MY2) 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.166) 1 Turn the mode dial to MY1 or MY2. • Turn the mode dial to MY1 to make the settings for [MY1] in [Reg. My Settings]. • Turn the mode dial to MY2 to make the settings for [MY2] in [Reg. My Settings]. 2 Press the shutter release button.
Dynamic Range Double Shot Mode (Q) 3 The “dynamic range” of a digital camera refers to the range of brightness that can be processed by the camera. When you shoot a scene with high contrast, such as both a subject in sunlight and a subject in a shaded area, the bright areas appear overly bright and the image does not look natural. This is because the range of brightness that can be processed by the camera is narrower than that of the human eye.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The digital zoom is disabled. • The flash cannot be used. • Dynamic range double shot may not be effective if the shooting location is overly bright or dark. • When shooting a fast-moving subject, the subject may be distorted in the recorded image. • Flickering may be recorded as a horizontal band when shooting under fluorescent lights.
Dynamic Range Expansion Plus Normal Shooting This records two images, an image taken with expanded dynamic range and an image taken with normal shooting. Expanded dynamic range image 3 1 2 Turn the mode dial to Q. Normal shooting image Display the shooting menu. Shooting Mode Types • For the operating procedure, see P.96. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Plus Normal Shooting] and press the button $. 4 Press the button !" to select [On] and then press the ADJ./ OK button.
Continuous Mode (R) Turn the mode dial to R to use the various continuous shooting functions. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The time until image recording is complete may be longer when using the internal memory.
3 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Continuous Mode] and then press the ADJ./OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. 4 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. 5 3 Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop shooting continuously.
1 2 Turn the mode dial to R. Press the MENU button. • The continuous mode selection screen appears. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select either of the following. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. 5 Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button. • The camera memorizes the scene while you hold down the shutter release button. 6 Release your finger from the shutter release button.
Speed Cont Speed Cont allows you to record 120 consecutive images in the (approx.) 1 second (120 frames per second) or 120 consecutive images in the (approx.) 2 seconds (60 frames per second) from when the shutter release button is pressed. The consecutively shot still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one MP file. 3 Shooting Mode Types 1 2 Turn the mode dial to R. Press the MENU button. • The continuous mode selection screen appears. 3 Press the ADJ.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When shooting a fast-moving subject, the subject may be distorted in the recorded image. • Flickering may be recorded as a horizontal band when shooting under fluorescent lights. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The image size is fixed at N640(VGA).
Movie Mode (3) Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with sound. You can set the image size to either 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 pixels. You can set the number of frames shot per second (frame rate) to either 30 or 15. Each movie you shoot is recorded as an AVI file. 1 2 3 Shooting Mode Types 90 Turn the mode dial to 3. Press the shutter release button to start recording the movie. • Recording continues until you press the shutter release button again.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The flash cannot be used. • While shooting movies, only digital zoom can be used (up to 4.0×). (GP.40) • When the shutter release button is pressed in Step 2, the camera focuses on the subject. • The remaining recording time may not change uniformly because it is recalculated from the remaining memory capacity during movie recording. • Use the shooting menu to set the image size and frame rate of movies.
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.
4 Shooting Menu About the 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. Setting Picture Quality/Size Flash Exposure Compensation Auto Bracket Dynamic Range Expansion Plus Normal Shooting Time Exposure Custom Self-Timer [Off], On [Off], 1 second, 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 8 seconds Pictures (1 to 10 pictures [2 Pics]), Interval (5 to 10 seconds [5 Sec.
Setting ISO Setting Restore Defaults Options [Default Settings] Refer to [Auto], Auto-Hi, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, P.124 ISO 800, ISO 1600 P.126 Available Settings for Each Shooting Mode --------------------------------------The displayed items vary depending on the shooting mode. See the following table. Refer to P.95 for more information on the items that can be set for each scene mode.
When Mode Dial is Set to SCENE ------------------------------------------------------ Setting Refer to O O O O O O O O O - P.97 P.80 P.97 P.99 P.103 P.104 P.106 P.107 P.112 P.113 P.114 P.115 P.117 P.118 P.119 P.120 P.122 P.124 P.
Using the Menu In the instructions of this manual, the menu selection is confirmed when you “Press the ADJ./ OK button” (as in Step 5 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 in shooting mode. • The shooting menu is displayed. • In scene mode or continuous mode, press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select the [MODE] tab, and then press the ADJ./OK button ". The shooting menu appears.
Picture Quality Mode/Image 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. Still Images Image Size Picture Quality/ Size F3456(9M) N3456(9M) F3:2(8M) F1:1(6M) N3072(7M) N2592(5M) N2048(3M) N1280(1M) 640 × 480 N (Normal) N640(VGA) 3456 × 2592 Remarks • For creating large prints. • For downloading to a computer for trimming and other processes.
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.
Focusing Modes If you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF). Select from the following 6 focusing modes. Focusing Modes Symbol None None Mode Multi AF Description Measures the distances from 9 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area. This prevents the center of the picture display from becoming out of focus and enables you to shoot with a minimum number of out-of-focus pictures.
Multi-Target AF When you half-press the shutter release button, the camera automatically determines multiple focus positions. When you then press the shutter release button all the way down, the camera shifts among the different focus positions, taking 7 consecutive pictures. The 7 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as an MP file. This function is especially useful for telephoto shooting and shooting with macro mode. 4 Shooting Menu 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5.
5 Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button. • The camera automatically detects multiple focus positions. • The V symbol appears on the screen when a focus position is detected. • The determined focus positions are displayed only during playback. (GP.130) • If the focus position cannot be detected, the V symbol blinks on the screen. 6 Press the shutter release button all the way down. • Consecutive shooting starts, and when the 7 frames are shot, they are recorded as one MP file.
2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Focus] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [MF]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • [MF] and the focus bar are displayed on the screen. Hold 5 Press and hold the ADJ./OK button as required. • Pressing and holding the ADJ./OK button increases the magnification only at the center of the screen. • Pressing and holding the ADJ./OK button again returns from enlarged view to normal view.
Exposure Metering Modes 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 Symbol (None) 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.
Picture Quality and Color You can change the picture quality of an image, including the contrast, sharpness, color and color depth. You can select from the following picture quality settings. Picture Quality Modes Type Hard 4 Description The Contrast, Sharpness, and Color Depth are increased to create a stronger, sharper image. Normal Creates an image with normal picture quality. Soft The Contrast, Sharpness, and Color Depth are decreased to create a softer image. Cust.
Custom Settings 1 2 3 4 6 • For the operating procedure, see P.96. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Image Settings] and press the button $. Press the button !" to select [Cust. Settings] and press the button $. • The [Image Settings] screen appears. • If the values are already set, you can set the picture quality by selecting [Cust. Settings]. Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Contrast], [Sharpness], and [Color Depth], and press the button #$ to adjust the settings. 4 Press the ADJ.
Flash Exposure Compensation You can adjust the light intensity of the flash. You can set the light intensity from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV. 1 Display the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.96. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Flash Exposure Compensation] and press the button $. • The flash exposure compensation bar appears. 3 Press the button !" to make the setting. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Bracket Shooting Bracket shooting is the function for performing automatic consecutive shooting while changing the exposure, white balance, color, or focus position. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• This function is not available in dynamic range double-shot mode, easy shooting mode, and continuous mode. • Bracket shooting is not available when [Focus] is set to [Multi-trgt AF]. • The flash cannot be used.
5 Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture. Recording • Three consecutive shots are taken at ±0, -0.5EV, and +0.5EV based on the set exposure compensation setting. When shooting is completed, three still images are displayed on the picture display. They are, from left to right, at -0.5EV (darker), standard exposure compensation setting, and +0.5EV (brighter).
5 Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture. • Three images (a reddish image, an image equal to the current white balance, and a bluish image) are automatically recorded. Recording Red Blue Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The white balance can be changed using the shooting menu. (GP.122) • If [Image Settings] is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], the white balance bracket function can be set but it does not operate.
Contrast, Sharpness and Color Depth During Color Bracket Shooting ------------------------------------------------------------------During color bracket shooting, the contrast, sharpness, and color depth values set in [Image Settings] are applied. However, the values for [Normal] in [Image Settings] apply when [Image Settings] is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia]. Focus Bracketing With focus bracketing, the camera automatically takes 5 consecutive pictures while adjusting the focus in the following order.
5 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. 6 Half-press the shutter release button. • The camera focuses according to the [Focus] setting. 7 Press the shutter release button all the way down. Recording • The camera takes 5 consecutive pictures based on the focus position in Step 6.
Long Time Exposure You can select [1 second], [2 seconds], [4 seconds], or [8 seconds] 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. 1 Display the shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.96. 4 Shooting Menu 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Time Exposure] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ADJ.
Shooting Several Pictures with the Custom Self-Timer Set the shooting interval and the number of pictures as indicated below when you want to shoot several pictures with the self-timer. Available Setting Pictures Interval 1 Description Set this between 1 and 10 pictures. The default setting is [2 Pics]. Set this between 5 and 10 seconds. The default setting is [5 Sec.]. Display the shooting menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.96. 2 Press the ADJ.
Fixing the Minimum Aperture When [Fix Minimum Aperture] is set to [On], the range in which objects are in focus is greater, as still pictures are shot with a smaller aperture. 1 Display the shooting menu. • For information on using the shooting menu, see P.96. 4 Shooting Menu 114 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Fix Minimum Aperture] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [On]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen.
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval from 5 seconds to 1 hour in increments of 5 seconds. 1 Display the shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.96. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Interval Shooting] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to set the hours. 4 Shooting Menu • To cancel interval shooting, press the DISP.
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.
Camera Shake Correction 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. 1 2 Display the shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.96. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Camera Shake Correction] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [On]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Limiting the Shutter Speed 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. 1 Display the shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.96. 4 Shooting Menu 118 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Slow Shutter Limit] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Imprinting the Date on Images 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.96. 2 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. • Make the date and time settings in advance. (GP.
Exposure Compensation 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. Setting the level higher (+) makes the picture brighter and lower (-) makes the picture darker.
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.
White Balance Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white. At purchase, the white balance mode is set to [Multi-P AUTO]. Change the setting in situations where the white balance is difficult to adjust effectively, such as when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources. White Balance Modes Symbol AUTO 4 Mode Auto Multi-P AUTO Shooting Menu Description Adjusts the white balance automatically.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The white balance function is not available when [Image Settings] is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], or scene mode is set to [Face] or [Text Mode]. • [Multi-P AUTO] is not available in continuous mode and movie mode. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a subject that is mostly dark.
ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive film is to light. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or a fast-moving object while minimizing blurring. You can select from the following ISO settings: Auto, Auto-Hi, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, and ISO 1600.
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 3456 × 2592, the ISO setting is [Auto] and the flash is not fired, the ISO setting is between 80 and 200. • Images shot with a higher sensitivity may appear grainy.
Restoring the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults To return the shooting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below. 1 Display the shooting menu. • For information on using the menu, see P.96. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Restore Defaults] and press the button $. • A confirmation message appears. 3 4 Shooting Menu 126 Make sure that [Yes] is selected, and then press the ADJ./OK button. • The display indicates the camera is restoring the initial settings.
5 Playback Functions Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ “ 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. Playing Back Movies To play back 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.
Playing Back MP Files When you shoot one still image with M-Cont Plus, Speed Cont, or Multi-trgt AF, the image is recorded as one MP file. Use the following method to play back MP files. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Images shot in normal continuous mode can be played back in the same way as normal still images. • The focus position is displayed for multi-target AF shooting. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the ADJ.
Single frame view • This displays the frame selected on the thumbnail view. • Turn the zoom lever toward 8 (Enlarged View) to display enlarged view. ADJ./OK Slide Show • Images are displayed automatically in the order they were consecutively shot, starting with the displayed frame. Stop • The operations during slide show are shown below. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. Turn and hold the zoom lever toward z during playback. Turn and hold the zoom lever toward Z during playback.
Exporting MP Files You can extract specific frames from an MP file shot using M-Cont Plus, Speed Cont, or Multi-trgt AF and save each frame as an individual still image. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The images are saved in the same sizes used for shooting. • The original files will be retained after extraction. • The focus positions for images shot using multi-target AF will not be displayed on extracted images. 1 2 Press the ADJ.
Selecting One Frame 5 Press the button !" to select [1 Frame]. • Press the button #$ to select the frame. 6 Press the ADJ./OK button. Specifying Multiple Frames Separately 5 Press the button !" to select [Sel Mult] and then press the ADJ./OK button. • If thumbnail view was displayed in Step 2 on P.130, skip Step 5. 6 Press the button !"#$ to select the frame and then press the ADJ./OK button. • Press the MENU button to switch to the display for specifying a range of frames.
Specifying a Range of Multiple Frames 5 Press the button !" to select [Sel Mult] and then press the ADJ./OK button. • If thumbnail view was displayed in Step 2 on P.130, skip Step 5. 6 Press the button !" to select [Sel. Range] and then press the ADJ./OK button. 7 Press the button !"#$ to select the starting point for the range of frames you want to specify and press the ADJ./OK button. • If you make a mistake when selecting the starting point for the range of frames, press the ADJ.
Selecting All Frames 5 Press the button !" to select [All Frames] and press the button $. 6 Press the button #$ to select [Yes] and then press the ADJ./ OK button.
6 Playback Menu 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. About the 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. Indicates the range of displayed screens. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select the desired item. • If the DISP. button is pressed at this point, the cursor moves to the playback menu tab. • Press the ADJ./OK button " at the bottom item to display the next screen. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button $. • The screen for the selected menu item appears.
Saving Images You Want to Quickly Display (Flag Function Setting) You can set useful image files, such as a train time table or a map, to [Flag Function Setting], and then press the Fn (Function) button during playback to easily display these files whenever you like. Up to three files can be saved with [Flag Function Setting]. Setting/Canceling One File at a Time 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 Press the MENU button. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to set or cancel.
Setting/Canceling Multiple Files at One Time 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Turn the zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail View). • 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 set or cancel. 4 Press the MENU button. • The playback menu appears. 5 Check that [Flag Function Setting] is selected and press the ADJ./OK button $. • When a file is set, the symbol appears on the file.
Displaying an Image Set to Flag Function Setting (Flag Function Display) 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the Fn (Function) button, or select [Flag Function Display] from the playback menu, and press the ADJ./OK button $. • The file set to [Flag Function Setting] with the smallest file number is displayed. • You can use the zoom lever to change the size of still images. You can also press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to move the displayed image.
Resizing Images You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size. Original Resized F3456/N3456/F3:2/F1:1/N3072/N2592/N2048/N1728 N1280 N1280 N640 N640 Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can resize only still images. Movies or MP files cannot be resized.
Trimming Images 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. 4 5 6 Playback Menu 6 7 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to trim. • The playback menu appears. Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Trim] and press the button $. • The [Trim] screen appears. • To cancel trimming, press the DISP. button.
• 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 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.60 for more information on the histogram display. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 Press the MENU button. 4 Press the ADJ.
Correcting Images Manually 5 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Manual] and press the button $. • The original image appears at the upper left of the screen, the histogram is at the lower left, and the corrected image is shown on the right. • If you select a file that cannot use level compensation, an error message appears and you are returned to the playback menu. • To cancel level compensation, press the DISP. button. 6 Press the MENU button to switch between points on the histogram.
Sample correction methods ------------------------------------------------------------• Example 1) To adjust the overall image brightness: Select the middle point and move it to the left to brighten the entire image. Selecting the middle point and moving it to the right darkens the entire image. • Example 2) To correct an overexposed or underexposed image: If the image in overexposed, move the left point to the right so that it is aligned with the left end of the histogram peaks.
Correcting the White Balance This function allows you to correct the green, magenta, blue and amber color tones in still images you have taken and then record the corrected images. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 Press the MENU button. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to correct. • The playback menu appears. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [White Balance Compensation] and press the button $.
6 Press the ADJ./OK button. • Messages appear during the correction process, and then the corrected image is recorded. The original image remains unchanged. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You can only use white balance compensation for still images shot using this camera. • You cannot correct the white balance for movies or MP files.
Correcting Skewed Images You can straighten rectangular objects, such as a message board or business card, shot at an angle, to make them look as if they were shot squarely. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 Press the MENU button. Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to straighten. • The playback menu appears. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Skew Correction] and press the button $. 5 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The image size does not change for skew corrected images. • If the image size is large, skew correction will take time. Resize the image (GP.139) before performing skew correction to speed up the process. • The following table shows the approximate time required for skew correction. Image Size 3456 × 2592 3072 × 2304 2592 × 1944 2048 × 1536 1728 × 1296 1280 × 960 640 × 480 Correction time Approx.
Preventing the Deletion of Files You can protect files from being accidentally deleted. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted if you format the memory where the files are stored. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last file recorded is displayed. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to display the file you want to protect or unprotect.
Protecting Multiple Files Separately 5 Press the button !" to select [Sel Mult] and then press the ADJ./OK button. • If thumbnail view was displayed in Step 2 on P.149, skip Step 5. 6 Press the button !" to select [Sel. Indiv.] and then press the ADJ./OK button. 7 Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$ to select the frames and then press the ADJ./OK button. • Press the MENU button to switch to the display for specifying a range of files. See Step 7 and beyond for “Specifying a Range of Multiple Files”.
7 Press the button !"#$ to select the starting point for the range of files you want to specify and press the ADJ./OK button. • If you make a mistake when selecting the starting point for the range of files, press the DISP. button to return to the screen for selecting the starting point. • Press the MENU button to switch to the display for specifying files separately. See Step 7 and beyond for “Protecting Multiple Files Separately”.
Displaying Slide Shows 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 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Slide Show] and press the button $. • The slide show starts and files are played back in order.
Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an SD Memory Card You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in the internal memory onto an SD memory card at once. 1 2 3 4 5 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 " to select [Copy to Card from Internal Memory] 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/Canceling DPOF for All Files 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the MENU button. • The playback menu appears. 3 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [DPOF] and press the button $. 4 Press the button !" to select [Select All] or [Cancel All]. 5 Press the ADJ./OK button. • Once the DPOF setting is made, the DPOF symbol appears on the screen. Setting DPOF for Multiple Files 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Turn the zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail View).
5 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [DPOF] and press the button $. 6 Press the button !" to set the number of copies to print. • Press the button ! to increase the number of copies, or press the button " to decrease the number of copies. 7 Press the button #$ to select the next still image for which you want to make the DPOF setting. 8 Press the button !" to set the number of copies to print.
Restoring Deleted Files 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 from Internal Memory, Skew Correction, Level Compensation, White Balance Compensation or Trim.
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.
7 Setup Menu 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. About the Setup Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the setup menu from the shooting menu (GP.93) or playback menu (GP.134). The setup menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below.
Setting Auto Rotate Card Sequence No. Date Settings Language/N(*) Video Out Mode(*) (*) Options [Default Settings] [On], Off On, [Off] , English, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Español, , , , , NTSC, PAL Refer to P.185 P.187 P.188 P.189 P.190 The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera.
5 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select the desired item. • If the DISP. button is pressed at this point, the display returns to the screen shown in Step 3. • Press the ADJ./OK button " at the bottom item to display the next screen. 6 Press the ADJ./OK button $. • The menu item settings are displayed. 7 Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select the setting. 8 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The setup menu disappears and the camera is ready for shooting or playback.
Formatting the SD Memory 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 digital camera, 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. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you format a card that still has images stored on it, the images will be lost.
Formatting the Internal Memory 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.153) 1 Display the setup menu.
Adjusting the Picture Display Brightness To adjust the brightness of the picture display, follow the steps below. 1 Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.161. 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. • Move the slider on the LCD brightness adjustment bar down to make the picture display darker and up to make it brighter.
Registering 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 [MY1]. Setting the mode dial to MY2 allows you to shoot with the settings registered in [MY2]. (GP.81) To register the current camera settings as My Settings, follow the steps below. 1 Change the camera settings to the settings to be registered as My Settings.
Settings Saved in [Reg. My Settings] 7 Setup Menu Shooting mode (5/3/MY1/MY2/SCENE/Q/R) Picture Quality/Size Focus Focal distance used in Manual Exposure Metering Image Settings Flash Exposure Compensation Dynamic Range Expansion Plus Normal Shooting Auto Bracket CL-BKT FOCUS-BKT WB-BKT Time Exposure Custom Self-Timer Fix Minimum Aperture Camera Shake Correction Slow Shutter Limit Date Imprint Exposure Compensation White Balance ISO Setting Zoom position Macro Flash mode Scene mode Self-timer DISP.
Fixing the Focal Length of the Zoom Step zooming allows you to set the focal length of the zoom so that it stops at 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.161. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Step Zoom] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [On]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
Fn (Function) Button Settings When a function is assigned to the Fn button, you can easily switch from one function to another simply by pressing the Fn button. The following functions can be assigned to the Fn button. For information on how to use the Fn button, see the corresponding reference page. Available Setting Backlight Comp(*1) Macro Target(*2) AE Lock AF/M-trgt AF AF/MF AF/Snap Step Zoom, AT-BKT, WB-BKT, CL-BKT, FOCUS-BKT, Min.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The items that can be set for each shooting mode are shown below. (*) 1 7 Setup Menu 170 Skew Correct Mode Other Modes EASY Text Mode O O O O O O O O O O O Zoom Macro Backlight Comp Macro Target Step Zoom AE Lock AF/M-trgt AF AF/MF AF/Snap AT-BKT WB-BKT CL-BKT FOCUS-BKT Min.
ADJ. Button Settings 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 Button Setting 1] to [ADJ Button Setting 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.62. The following functions can be assigned to the ADJ./OK button.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The items that can be set for each shooting mode are shown below. R (*) 1 7 Setup Menu 172 - O O - - O - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - O - - O - M-Cont Plus Speed Cont O O O O O O O O O O - EASY(*) Continuous Mode Exposure Comp. White Balance ISO Quality Focus Image Expo. Metering Auto Bracket Flash Comp. Min.
ISO Auto-High Settings You can change the upper limit of the ISO setting for [Auto-Hi] (Auto high sensitivity setting) (GP.124) in [ISO Setting] on the shooting menu. Available Settings AUTO 400 *Default setting AUTO 800 AUTO 1600 1 Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.161. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [ISO Auto-High Settings] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
AF Auxiliary Light You can set whether to use the AF auxiliary light when shooting with auto focus. When [AF Auxiliary 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. 1 Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.161. 7 Setup Menu 174 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [AF Auxiliary Light] and press the button $.
Operation Sound Settings The following five operation sounds are made during camera operation. Start sound Shutter sound Focus sound Beep sound Level sound Available Settings All *Default setting Level Sound Shutter Sounds : Sound when the camera is turned on. : Sound when the shutter release button is pressed. : Sound when the shutter release button is half-pressed and the camera focuses on the subject. : Error sound indicating an operation that cannot be performed.
Adjusting/Muting the Operation Sound Volume The operation sound volume can be changed. Available Settings (Mute) (Small) (Medium) *Default setting (Large) 1 Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.161. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Volume Settings] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select the desired setting. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button.
LCD Image Confirmation Time 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 (The image is not displayed for confirmation.) 0.5 seconds *Default setting 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds Hold (The image remains displayed until the next time you half-press the shutter release button.) 1 Display the setup menu.
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. 1 Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.161. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Auto Power Off] and press the button $.
LCD Auto Dimmer Mode When [LCD Auto Dim] is set to [On], the picture display dims to conserve battery power if the camera is not moved for approximately five seconds. Move the camera or press any button to return to the original picture display brightness. The default setting is [On]. 1 Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.161. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [LCD Auto Dim] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [On].
Auto Resize Zoom This function allows you to crop and record a shot image. Conventional digital zoom enlarges a portion of an image to a set magnification. Whereas, auto resize zoom saves the cropped portion of the image, the image quality is not decreased, however the image size may become smaller. The image recording size changes depending on the auto resize zoom magnification. Auto resize zoom is available only when [Picture Quality/Size] is set to 3456 × 2592. (GP.
4 5 Press the ADJ./OK button. 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.
Level Confirmation When [Level Setting] is turned on, the camera uses a level indicator and sounds to let you know whether the image is level. You can select from the following level confirmation settings. For information on how to use the level function during shooting, see P.58. Available Settings Off Display *Default setting Display+Sound Sound 1 Description The level indicator will not display. The level sound will not emit. The level indicator will display. The level sound will not emit.
Shooting Information Display Frame When [Shooting Info. Display Frame] is set to [On], you can display the shooting information display frame for normal symbol display or histogram display (GP.56). With the shooting information display frame, the shooting information is not displayed over the subject, so you can more easily compose your shot. 1 Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.161. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Shooting Info. Display Frame] and press the button $.
Minimum Shooting Distance Display During shooting, the minimum shooting distance changes depending on the zoom position. To display the minimum shooting distance on the screen, set [Minimum Distance] to [Show]. 1 Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.161. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Minimum Distance] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !" to select [Show]. 4 Press the ADJ./OK button. • The minimum shooting distance is displayed on the screen.
Automatic Rotation of Playback Images You can set the camera to automatically rotate the image during playback according to the position of the camera. Available Settings On *Default setting Off Description The playback image is automatically rotated. The playback image is not automatically rotated. When [Auto Rotate] is set to [On], the direction of the playback image will be as follows.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The playback image is not automatically rotated, even when [Auto Rotate] is set to [On], in the following cases. • When playing back images shot in movie mode. • In thumbnail view (GP.48) • When playing back images shot with the camera tilted too far forward or backward.
File Name Settings 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 Description On (Continue numbering) File names are automatically assigned to still images you take, in the format of “R” followed by seven digits, from R0010001.jpg to R9999999.jpg.
Date and Time 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.161. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Date Settings] and press the button $. 3 Press the button !"#$ to set the year, month, date, time and format. • Change the setting with !" and move the item with #$. 4 Check the information on the screen and then press the ADJ./OK button.
Language Settings 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) 1 (Russian) (Simplified Chinese) (Traditional Chinese) (Korean) (Thai) Display the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.161. 2 Press the ADJ./OK button " to select [Language/N] and press the button $. • The language selection screen appears.
TV Playback Method You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cable that came with your camera. (GP.158) Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in North America and other countries/regions) for use with television equipment and other audiovisual equipment. If the equipment you want to connect to uses PAL format (used in Europe and elsewhere), then switch your camera to PAL format before connecting.
8 Direct Printing Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$” 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. About the Direct Print Function The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer by connecting them via a USB cable.
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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• 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 [Yes] and press the ADJ./OK button. • To use the settings last set the next time the camera is connected to the printer, select [No]. 10 Press the ADJ./OK button.
8 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. 11 12 Direct Printing 8 13 14 • The Direct Print menu appears. 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.
9 Downloading Images to Your Computer The screen images shown here may differ from the images displayed on your computer depending on your computer OS. For Windows Refer to P.210 for Macintosh. You can download images to a computer using either of the following methods. 1 To use DL-10, you must install the software from the supplied CD-ROM (GP.199). 2 Download images without using DL-10 or other image download software. (GP.
System Requirements for Using the Supplied CD-ROM The following environments are necessary for using the supplied CD-ROM. Please check your computer, or the computer’s user manual.
CD-ROM Setup Once you insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, the installer screen appears automatically. Item Name Installing the software Refer to P.199 P.203 P.203 When [Installing the software] Is Clicked The following software will be installed: Software DL-10 Irodio Photo & Video Studio USB Driver WIA Driver Description Downloads images collectively to your computer. Shot images can be displayed, managed, or edited.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. • The names for DC Software items differ from the names for Caplio Software items provided with previous models as shown below. Caplio Software RICOH Gate La Caplio Viewer Caplio Server Caplio Setting (*) Downloading Images to Your Computer 9 200 DC Software DL-10 DU-10(*) SR-10(*) ST-10(*) Not used with this camera.
Here is an example of the Windows XP screen. 1 Start your computer and insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Operating systems other than Windows Vista • The installer screen appears automatically. Windows Vista • The Autorun screen appears automatically. • Select [Run Autorun.exe]. The installer screen appears automatically. 2 Click [Installing the software]. 3 Confirm the language, and then click [OK]. • The [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for DC Software] screen appears.
5 Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next]. • The [Select Program Folder] screen appears. 6 Confirm the destination location and then click [Next]. • The Irodio Photo & Video Studio installer starts. Install Irodio Photo & Video Studio following the messages displayed on the screen. Depending on your computer, it may take some time until the next screen is displayed.
When [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)] Is Clicked The “Software User Guide” (PDF file) on the CD-ROM is displayed on your computer screen. If you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, simply click [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)]. Acrobat Reader must be installed to view the PDF file. When [Browse CD-ROM Content] Is Clicked You can check folders and files on the CD-ROM.
1 Start your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Operating systems other than Windows Vista • The installer screen appears automatically. Windows Vista • The Autorun screen appears automatically. • Select [Run Autorun.exe]. The installer screen appears automatically. 2 Downloading Images to Your Computer 9 204 3 4 5 6 Click [Browse CD-ROM Content]. • The files on the CD-ROM are listed. Double-click the [Acrobat] folder. Double-click the [English] folder.
4 Select [DC Software], and then click the [Change/ Remove] button. 5 Confirm file deletion and click [OK]. 6 • The [Shared File Detected] dialog box appears. Select the [Don’t display this message again.] check box, and then click [Yes]. • The uninstallation process begins. When it is finished, close the displayed window. Irodio Photo & Video Studio 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).
3 Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera. • Your camera turns on and the computer automatically reads the necessary files. 4 DL-10 starts and image transfer begins automatically. • DL-10 automatically creates a folder called [Digital Camera] inside your [My Documents] folder. Downloaded images are saved in folders with the date of each shot, inside the [Digital Camera] folder. (The files will continue to be saved in the [Caplio] folder if you were previously using Caplio Software.
3 Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera. • Your camera turns on. Example of the display in • Your computer automatically reads a file necessary for recognizing the camera as a Windows XP drive. • After this preparation, the camera is displayed as a drive under [My Computer]. 4 From the displayed drive, copy a file to the desired location.
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 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]. Check that [USB Mass Storage Device] is selected and click [OK].
For Macintosh Refer to P.197 for Windows. This camera supports the following Macintosh operating systems. • Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2 • Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.5.5 Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You cannot download images from this camera to a Macintosh running Mac OS 8.6. • Although the software included in the CD-ROM cannot be used with Macintosh, it is possible to display the Software User Guide. (Only on computers with Acrobat installed.
4 From the displayed drive, copy a file to the desired location. • The figure below shows the folder configuration in the drive. • When the contents of the internal memory are displayed, the drive name is [RICOHDCI]. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Do not force the USB cable into the terminal. • Do not apply excessive force with the USB cable connected. • When using the USB cable, do not move the camera with the USB cable.
10 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the screen, check the information on the reference page and take the corresponding action. Error Message Insert card. Set date. The file number limit has been exceeded. Unmatched File Refer to No card is loaded. Insert a card. P.28 The date is not set. Set the date. P.188 The file number limit has been exceeded. Use another card. P.187 This file cannot be displayed on the camera.
Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem The camera does not turn on. Cause Battery is not loaded or is exhausted. Refer to P.28 P.27 P.24 P.30 P.28 - P.30 P.27 P.24 P.28 P.24 P.28 - Appendices 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.
Shooting Problem The camera does not shoot even if you press the shutter release button. Cause Battery is exhausted. The camera is not on. 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. Appendices 10 214 Solution Charge the rechargeable battery. Press the POWER button to turn the camera on. Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the shooting mode. Press the shutter release button all the way.
Problem Cause The flash does not fire or The flash cannot be used in the the flash cannot charge. following cases: • In bracket shoting • In continuous 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 fired, the picture is dark. exceeds the flash range. Solution To shoot with the flash, change the settings or mode. P.43 P.27 P.43 P.124 P.120 P.106 P.43 P.106 P.120 P.112 P.
Problem Cause The level indicator is not [Level Setting] is set to [Off] or displayed. [Sound]. The display is set to a setting other than normal symbol display or histogram. The camera is upside down (shutter release button is on the bottom). The image is tilted even You shot the image while moving, though it was shot with such as on a amusement ride. the level indicator in the The subject is not level. middle or while the level sound was sounding.
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.28 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 3 and Windows Vista When software for your Ricoh digital camera is used on a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 3 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 Focal Length F-aperture Shooting Distance Lens Construction Zoom Magnification Approx. 9.29 million effective pixels 1/2.3" CMOS (Approx. 10.29 total million pixels) 4.95 mm to 35.4 mm (equivalent to 28 mm to 200 mm on a 35-mm camera) F3.3 to F5.2 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 3456 × 2592 3456 × 2304 2592 × 2592 3072 × 2304 2592 × 1944 2048 × 1536 1728 × 1296 1280 × 960 640 × 480 Recording Still Image File Format Multi-Picture Movie Compression Format Other Major Shooting Functions Other Major Playback Functions Interface Video Signal Format Power Supply Battery Consumption*5 Dimensions Weight Appendices 10 222 Tripod Hole Shape Date Maintain Time Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature SD memory card, SDHC memory
Number of Images That Can Be Stored 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.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The maximum recording time is the estimated total recording time. The maximum recording time per shooting is 90 minutes or the equivalent of 4 GB. • The maximum number of consecutive shots that can be taken using continuous mode is 999. When the number of remaining shots is 1000 or more, “999” is displayed on the picture display.
Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When the 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.
Setup (*1) Appendices 10 226 O : setting is saved × : setting is reset Function Default Settings LCD Brightness O Reg. My Settings O Step Zoom O Off Set Fn Button O Macro Target ADJ Button Setting 1 O Exposure Comp. ADJ Button Setting 2 O White Balance ADJ Button Setting 3 O ISO ADJ Button Setting 4 O Quality ISO Auto-High Settings O AUTO 400 AF Auxiliary Light O On Operation Sounds O All Volume Settings O (Medium) LCD Confirmation Time O 0.
Using Your Camera Abroad Battery Charger (Model BJ-7) 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. Warranty This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased.
Cautions on Use Cautions on Use Appendices 10 228 • 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.
Conditions in which condensation may easily occur:-------------------------• When the camera is moved to an environment where the temperature differs greatly. • In humid places. • In a room immediately after being heated, or when the camera is exposed directly to cooled air from an air-conditioner or another similar appliance.
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 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Before sending the camera in for repair, check the battery and read the instruction manual again to ensure proper operation. • Some repairs require a significant amount of time to be completed. • When sending the camera to a service center, please include a note which describes the defective part and the problem as precisely as possible.
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 ADJ Button Setting 1, 2, 3, 4 ..... 171 ADJ./OK Button ............. 18, 62, 127 AE Lock ....................................... 69 AE/AF Target Shift ...................... 64 AF Auxiliary Light ................ 17, 174 Auto Bracket .............................. 107 Auto Focus (AF) .......................... 99 Auto Power Off .................... 31, 178 Auto Resize ............................... 180 Auto Rotate ............................... 185 Auto Shooting Mode....................
Interval Shooting ....................... 115 Irodio Photo & Video Studio ............................... 199, 203, 205 ISO Auto-High Settings ............. 173 ISO Setting ................................ 124 L Landscape................................... 74 Language/N.................... 32, 189 LCD Auto Dim ........................... 179 LCD Brightness ......................... 165 LCD Confirmation Time............. 177 Lens............................................. 17 Lens Cover ...................
U USB Cable ................. 14, 192, 205, 206, 210 USB Driver ................................ 199 USB Terminal ................. 18, 192, 206, 207, 210 V Video Out Mode ........................ 190 Volume Settings ........................ 176 W White Balance ........................... 122 White Balance Bracket (WB-BKT) ............................... 108 White Balance Compensation ... 145 White Saturation Highlights Display ..................................... 57 WIA Driver ..........................
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 88 18 70 +33 1 60 60 19 94 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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