Camera User Guide The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures. Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.
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 Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use. Test Shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording properly before normal use.
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 Warning Caution This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. 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.
● Keep the equipment out of the reach of children. ● Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Take the equipment to your nearest dealer or service center if it is damaged.
Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your G700. “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. “Software User Guide” (PDF file) The “Software User Guide” is available in the following folders on the provided CD-ROM. This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer. Each language has its own “Software User Guide” in the respective folder.
Contents Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 1 Using the Manuals ................................................................................................ 4 Contents ................................................................................................................... 5 Basic Operations 11 Packing List .........................................................................................................
Advanced Operations 45 1 ADJ. Button Functions 46 Selecting Shooting Menu Options Assigned to the ADJ./MEMO Button.... 46 Shifting the AE and AF Targets ............................................................................................ 47 2 Scene Mode 48 Scene Modes ........................................................................................................48 Using Skew Correction Mode ..............................................................................................
Focus ................................................................................................................................................... 60 Manual Focus (MF): Focusing Manually....................................................................... 60 Auto Bracket ................................................................................................................................... 61 Auto Bracket: Varying Exposure over a Series of Photographs ...........................
ADJ Button Setting 1–4: Choosing Roles for the ADJ. Button........................... 77 AF Auxiliary Light: Assisting Autofocus ........................................................................ 77 Operation Sounds: Choosing the Sounds Made by the Camera...................... 77 Volume Settings: Controlling Volume ........................................................................... 77 LCD Confirmation Time: Displaying Photos After Shooting ..............................
Remove Memo Marking: Removing Marking from Memos That Have Been Added to Photos .................................................................................................................. 88 Memo Warning: Displaying an Empty Description Warning .............................. 88 Display Memo at Startup: Displaying the Camera Memo Dialog at Startup ................................................... 89 Memo Increment: Incrementing Numerical Memo Descriptions....................
11 Appendices 106 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 106 Error Messages ........................................................................................................................... 106 Camera Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 107 Available Settings ....................................................................................
Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ..........................................12 How to Use the Mode Dial ...................13 Names of Parts .....................................14 Picture Display .....................................16 Getting Ready ......................................19 Basic Shooting .....................................27 Playing Back Images ............................34 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. • G700 • Rechargeable Battery The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. • Battery Charger • USB Cable (Mini B cable) • AV Cable • Neck Strap • Warranty • Camera User Guide • CD-ROM (GP.
How to Use the Mode Dial Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol V 5 T, U W Function CALS Mode Description Quality and size are adjusted to produce photographs suitable for public works photography. Picture quality and size can be selected from six options using the [CALS Pic Quality] item in the setup menu (GP.80). Auto Shooting Mode Automatically sets the optimal aperture value and shutter speed depending on the subject. My Settings Mode You can shoot using the settings registered in [Reg.
Names of Parts Camera Front View If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 14 3 4 5 6 7 2 1 8 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item Name AF Auxiliary Light Shutter Release Button Mode Dial POWER Button Accessory Shoe Speaker Strap Eyelet Flash Microphone Lens 9 Refer to P.77 P.27 P.13, 27, 33, 48 P.24 P.122 P.52 P.12 P.31 P.
Rear View 2 3 3 13 17 6 11 7 8 10 9 16 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 14 Item Name Picture Display Auto Focus/Flash Lamp Strap Eyelet z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail View) Button 6 (Playback) Button MENU/OK Button DISP. Button "/N (Macro) Button D (Delete)/t (Self-timer) Button #/F (Flash) Button ADJ./MEMO Button Terminal Cover AV Output Terminal USB Terminal Tripod Screw Hole Battery/Card Cover Refer to P.16 P.28, 31 P.12 P.29, 34, 36 P.
Picture Display Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 16 Still Image Mode 1 21 22 23 4 5 67 8 9 4:33 F ΜΥ1 4 Interval 20 25 1 Sec 23 X4.8 31 24 30 F3.5 26 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1/1000 1000 27 EV +0.
Movie Mode 34 36 35 00 : 00 /00 : 02 640 Item Name Refer to Item Name 34 Recording Time P.117 36 Movie Recording Indicator 35 Remaining Recording Time P.117 Refer to P.51 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed.
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The picture display may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera’s status while in use. • Additional information can be viewed by pressing the DISP. button (GP.40). 1 2 4 5 100-0273 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 3 6 8 10 F5.5 1/60 60 EV +0.7 Blue 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 F5.5 1/60 60 EV +0.
Getting Ready Turn the power on and get ready to shoot.
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. • The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery. • Please remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. • When using a lithium-ion battery, use only the specified rechargeable lithiumion battery (DB-65).
About Formatting ------------------------------------------------------------------Before using a memory card for the first time or after using a memory card in other devices, be sure to format it with this camera. Memory cards can be formatted using the [Format [Card]] item (GP.76) in the setup menu (GP.75).
Charging the Rechargeable Battery (DB-65) DB-65 Li-ion batteries must be charged before use. 1 Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that the r and s markings on the battery match those on the battery charger. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. • The battery label should face up. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be careful not to reverse the r and s sides. 2 Plug the power cable into an outlet.
Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card After recharging the rechargeable battery, load the battery and the SD memory card. Be sure the camera is off before removing the battery or the SD memory card. 2 Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover. Insert the rechargeable battery and SD memory card. • Make sure the SD memory card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks.
Removing the Rechargeable Battery Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the 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. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Removing the Dry Cell Batteries Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover. The batteries will be ejected.
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• If you adjust the clock before turning the camera off, the camera will display the number of shots taken since the clock was set. • A zero is displayed if the clock is not set. Using the Camera in Playback Mode When the camera has been turned on with the 6 button, pressing the 6 button again switches playback mode to shooting mode.
Setting the Date and Time 1 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 26 Press the !"#$ buttons 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. 2 Check the information on the screen and then press the MENU/OK button. • The confirmation screen appears. 3 Press the MENU/OK button. • The date and time are set. • If the battery is low, a warning will be displayed.
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Shooting in Auto Shooting Mode (Focus and Shoot) 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 (Fullpress) to shoot. When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing (Focus Lock).
4 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 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 28 Shooting range 5 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 the SD memory card.
Preventing Camera Shake --------------------------------------------------------- Using the Zoom Function Press the z (Telephoto) button to zoom in so that your subject fills more of the frame. To zoom out and increase the area visible in the frame, press the Z (Wide-angle) button. 9999 4:33 F 9999 4:33 F If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. • Press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake.
Using the Digital Zoom ------------------------------------------------------------Optical zoom offers magnifications of up to 5.0 ×; if desired, magnification can be further increased by up to 4.0 × using digital zoom. For digital zooming, release the z button once when the zoom reaches the limit on the z end on the zoom bar, and then hold the z button down again. If [l 4 : 3 F] or [l 4 : 3 N] is selected for [Picture Quality/Size], you can select [Auto Resize] for [Digital Zoom Image] (GP.82).
Using the Flash You can select the flash mode that best suits your shot. At the time of purchase, the camera is set to [Flash Off ]. 1 With the camera ready to shoot, press the F button. Flash Off The flash will not fire. Auto The flash fires automatically when the subject is poorly lit or backlit. Anti Red-Eye Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people’s eyes appear red in pictures. Flash On The flash fires regardless of the lighting conditions.
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The flash mode setting is retained until you press the F button again. • The auxiliary flash fires to increase the AE accuracy. • The flash can not be used in some shooting modes or with some shooting menu options (GP.113). If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Shooting in CALS Mode Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When the mode dial is set to a mode other than CALS, [Picture Quality/size] returns to the setting in the previous mode. • You can register [CALS Pic Quality] as My Settings (GP.81). Shooting with My Settings Mode Rotate the mode dial to T or U to take photos using settings saved with the [Reg. My Settings] option in the setup menu (GP.81).
Playing Back Images Viewing Your Images If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. To select playback mode, press the 6 (Playback) button. When the camera is off, pressing and holding the 6 (Playback) button longer than 1 second turns the camera on in playback mode. Press the #$ buttons to display the previous file or the next file. Press the !" buttons to display the file 10 frames forward or backward.
81 Frames To display pictures 81 at a time, press 9 in the 20-frame view. To display the highlighted photo full frame, press the ADJ./MEMO button or press 8 twice. Thumbnail list Page list Date of Recording To switch to a calendar display, press 9 in the 81-frame view. Press the DISP. button to change between the thumbnail list and date list. In the date list, press the #$ buttons to select the date, or press the !" buttons to select the page.
Enlarging Images To zoom in on a photo that is currently displayed full frame, press the 8 (Enlarged view) button. Maximum magnification varies with image size. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Image Size z 4 : 3F a 4 : 3 F/a 4 : 3 N/b 4 : 3 F Image sizes other than those above Enlarged View (maximum magnification) 3.4 × 6.7 × 16 × Operations that can be performed in enlarged view 8/9 Zoom in or out. Press !, ", #, or $ to view other areas of the image.
Deleting Files You can delete files from the SD memory card or internal memory. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deleting a File or All Files 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 2 Press the !"#$ buttons to display the file you want to delete. • The last file recorded is displayed. • To select multiple pictures, use the 9 (Thumbnail view) button to select a multi-frame view before proceeding to Step 3. 3 4 Press the D (Delete) button.
Deleting Multiple Files You can select multiple files for simultaneous deletion either individually or by selecting one or more ranges consisting of two images and all photographs between them. To delete multiple files, press the D (Delete) button in playback mode and follow the steps below (to exit at any time without deleting images, press DISP.). If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Specifying a Range of Multiple Files 1 Press the !" buttons to select [Delete Multi] and then press the MENU/OK button. • Omit this step if the camera is already in multi-frame view. Press the !" buttons to select [Sel. Range] and then press the MENU/OK button. 3 Press the !"#$ buttons to select the starting point of the range of files you want to delete and press the MENU/OK button.
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.
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- During Playback Mode Normal Symbol Display Histogram and Detailed Information Display 4:33 F 000-0001 0001/9999 0001 9999 100-0001 0001/9999 0001 9999 F3.5 1/1000 ISO 100 EV – 0.3 28 mm 2010/01 2010 2010/01/01 01/01 01 000:00 0:00 00 2010/01 2010 2010/01/01 01/01 01 00:00 00:00 00 F3.5 1/1000 1000 No memo present Client Const.
Maximizing the Picture Display Brightness Hold the DISP. button down in shooting mode to maximize the display brightness in shooting mode. When the brightness is at the maximum setting, holding the DISP. button down returns the brightness to the level set in [LCD Brightness] (GP.76). If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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. 44 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 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ADJ. Button Functions ...................46 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode ......48 Shooting and Viewing Movies .......51 Memos ............................................53 Shooting Menu ...............................55 Playback Menu ...............................65 Setup Menu ....................................75 Camera Memo Menu ......................87 Direct Printing ........
1 ADJ. Button Functions The ADJ./MEMO button has the following functions. 1 Assigning four functions from the shooting menu (ADJ. mode) 2 Shifting the AE and AF targets 3 Memos (GP.53) 1 ADJ. Button Functions Selecting Shooting Menu Options Assigned to the ADJ./MEMO Button You can assign four functions from the shooting menu to the ADJ./ MEMO button (ADJ. mode). The fifth function is fixed to AE/AF target shift (GP.47) and cannot be changed. ADJ.
Shifting the AE and AF Targets You can shift the target for automatic exposure (AE) and/or auto focus (AF). Available Setting AE/AF AF 1 2 3 Select 5/V mode and press ADJ./MEMO. Press the #$ buttons to select P. Press the !" buttons to select the setting and then press the MENU/ OK or ADJ./MEMO button. • The target shift screen appears. 4 AE/AF AF AE Off Move Slctn 1 ADJ.
2 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode Scene Mode Options You can use scene mode to select from among five still image modes and movie, and shoot with settings automatically optimized for shooting conditions. 2 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode 48 Use when taking pictures in dimly lit places. The picture display also becomes brighter. High Sens Use to capture images under difficult conditions such as the scene of a fire. The focal length is fixed to 2.
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------When using [Zoom Macro], you can shoot close-ups within the following distances: Minimum Shooting Distance Shooting Range (from the front of the lens) Approx. 1 cm Approx. 14.8 mm × 11.1 mm (when digital zoom is not used) Approx. 3.7 mm × 2.8 mm (when 4.0 × digital zoom is used) Selecting a Scene Mode 2 2 Turn the mode dial to W.
Using Skew Correction Mode 1 Select [Skew Correct Mode] in the scene mode menu and press the MENU/OK button. 2 Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture. 3 Press the MENU/OK button. 2 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode • The display indicates that the image is being processed, and then the area recognized as the correction range is displayed with an orange frame. Up to five areas can be recognized. • If the target area cannot be detected, an error message appears.
3 Shooting and Viewing Movies Shooting Movies Select [Movie] in the scene mode menu to record movies with sound. Frame size can be selected as described on P.56. Each movie you shoot is recorded as an AVI file. 00 : 00 /00 : 02 640 3 Shutter button : Stop Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------• While shooting movies, operation sounds may be recorded. • Movies may be up to 4 GB in size.
Playing Back Movies To play back movies, follow the steps below. 1 2 3 Shooting and Viewing Movies 52 Select the movie you want to play back in playback mode. 0001 9999 *RMOV0001 0001/9999 Press the ADJ./MEMO button. • Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the screen.
4 Memos For information on creating, transferring, and configuring memo lists, see the supplied “Software User Guide”. Image files created with the camera contain fields that can be used to store information about the image. The camera memo function employs these fields for memos that can be used to identify and classify photos. Read this section for basic information on using memos. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Memos can not be added to movies.
3 Press MENU/OK. 4 Take photographs. • Press MENU/OK to accept the current memo. • The memo will be added to all new photos. Viewing Memos The process for viewing memos varies with the option selected for [Camera Memo Mode] (GP.88) in the camera memo menu. Mode1 1 Display the desired photo in playback mode. 4:33 F 000-0001 0001/9999 0001 9999 • Photographs to which memos have been added are indicated by a “MEMO” icon. 4 Memos 2010/01 2010 2010/01/01 01/01 01 00:00 00:00 00 2 Press ADJ./MEMO.
5 Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust camera settings when taking pictures. To display the shooting menu, press the MENU/OK button when the camera is in shooting mode. Using the Menu 1 Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode. • The shooting menu is displayed. • In scene mode, press # to highlight the [MODE] tab, press " once to highlight the shooting menu tab, and press $ to place the cursor in the shooting menu. 2 Indicates the range of displayed screens.
Shooting Menu Options Density Adjust contrast when using the [Text Mode] option in scene mode. Size GP.117 Choose the size of pictures taken using the [Text Mode] option in scene mode. Movie Size GP.117 Choose the movie frame size. Picture Quality/Size GP.117 Adjust picture quality and size when taking pictures. Focus GP.60 Choose a focusing mode. — — 5 Shooting Menu Exposure Metering You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value.
Continuous Mode The camera records photographs one after the other while the shutter-release button is pressed. Select [Off ] to take one photo each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Focus and exposure value are locked. • The number of images that can be shot in continuous mode depends on the image size setting. • When [Card Sequence No.] is set to [On] (GP.
Interval Shooting Take photos automatically at intervals ranging from five seconds to three hours in five-second increments. Hours Minutes Seconds 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.
White Balance GP.63 Adjust the white balance. ISO Setting GP.64 Adjust ISO sensitivity. Edit Detection If pictures taken with [On] selected for this option are transferred to a computer, changes made after the images were recorded can be detected using image authentication software, including the supplied EC1 application. Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------• Recording times increase when [On] is selected.
Focus Manual Focus (MF) Manual focus (MF) can be used to focus at a selected distance when the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. A focus bar is displayed in the picture display. 9999 4:33 F Hold : 1 5 Shooting Menu 60 2 3 4 Press and hold the MENU/OK button as required. • Pressing and holding the MENU/OK button increases the magnification only at the center of the screen. • Pressing and holding the MENU/OK button again returns from enlarged view to normal view.
Auto Bracket Choose the type of bracketing performed. Auto Bracket If [On] is selected, the camera will take three photos each time the shutter-release button is pressed: one underexposed by 0.5 EV, a second at current exposure settings, and a third overexposed by 0.5 EV. Recording An icon is displayed when [On] is selected. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The exposure compensation can be changed using the shooting menu (GP.62).
Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation to vary exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between –2 and +2; negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. Exposure compensation may be required in the following situations: For backlighting When the background is particularly bright, the subject will appear dark (underexposed). In this case, set the exposure level higher (+).
White Balance Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white. At purchase, the white balance mode is set to [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. 5 Shooting Menu AUTO Auto Adjusts the white balance automatically. Outdoors Select this when shooting outdoors (sunny) and white balance fails to adjust properly.
Manual 1 Measure white balance. 2 Press the MENU/OK button. • After selecting [Manual] in the white balance menu and placing a blank piece of paper or other white object under the lighting you wish to measure, aim the camera at the object and press the DISP. button to measure white balance. • The symbol appears on the screen. • The effect of the selected white balance setting can be previewed in the picture display. Repeat the above steps until the desired effect is achieved.
6 Playback Menu The options in the playback menu can be used to perform a variety of operations on existing pictures. To display the playback menu, select playback mode and press the MENU/OK button. Using the Menu 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the playback mode. Press the !"#$ buttons to display the desired file. • For [Slide Show] (GP.66), [Copy to Card from Internal Memory] (GP.66), or [Recover File] (GP.67), skip this step. 3 Press the MENU/OK button.
Playback Menu Options Resize You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size. Original l 4 : 3 F/l 4 : 3 N/j 3 : 2 F/e 4 : 3 F/c 4 : 3 F/ b 4 : 3F a 4 : 3 F/a 4 : 3 N Resized a 4 : 3 F/z 4 : 3 F z 4 : 3F Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Movies cannot be resized. 6 Playback Menu Trim GP.68 This function allows you to trim a still image you have shot and then save it as a separate file.
Recover File Restore deleted files. Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Deleted files cannot be restored after performing any of the following operations.
Trim Create a cropped copy of the current photograph. Press 8 or 9 to adjust the crop size and press !, ", #, or $ to position the crop. Press the MENU/OK button to save the cropped image to a separate file. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You can only trim still images shot using this camera. • While you can trim an image repeatedly, the image is recompressed each time and there will be some decline in image quality.
• The size of the image after cropping depends on the size of the original and the size of the crop (the crop displayed when you select [Trim] is the second largest; to select the largest crop, press 9).
Contrast Correction Create copies that have been processed to adjust brightness and contrast. Highlight [Contrast Correction] in the playback menu and press $ to display a level slider and histogram. Press ! to make the photo brighter, or " to make it darker. Five settings are available. Press the MENU/OK button. The display indicates that the image is being corrected, and then the corrected image is recorded.
Skew Correction Create copies that have been processed to reduce the effects of perspective on rectangular objects, such as message boards or business cards. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can use skew correction for still images shot with this camera. You cannot use skew correction for movies.
Protect [Protect] allows you to protect files from being accidentally deleted. If [1 File] is selected, you can protect or unprotect the file selected by pressing the #$ buttons. If [Select All] or [Cancel All] is selected, you can protect or unprotect all files. Selecting Multiple Files Select [Sel Mult] to change the protect status of multiple individual files or of all files in a selected range. To select multiple individual frames: 1 2 6 Playback Menu 72 3 Select [Sel. Indiv.
3 Select the last frame and press the MENU/OK button. Protect 4:33 F 107 111 107/111 • Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select multiple ranges. 4 Press the D button. Start Execute Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Sel. Indiv.] and [Sel. Range] can be selected directly if [Protect] is chosen in thumbnail view.
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To remove the DPOF settings for multiple still images, follow the same steps described above to set the number of copies to print to [0] for each image, and then press the MENU/OK button. Viewing Pictures on TV To view pictures on a TV, connect the camera using the supplied AV cable. 1 Securely connect the AV cable to the Video Input Terminal (yellow) Video In terminal on the television.
7 Setup Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the setup menu from the shooting menu (GP.55) or playback menu (GP.65). Using the Menu 1 2 3 Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting menu (or the playback menu) appears. Press # to highlight the tab for the current menu. Press ! or " to highlight the setup menu tab. • In scene mode, the setup menu tab is third from the top; in other modes, it is second from the top. • In scene mode, press the " button twice.
8 Press MENU/OK, or press # and then MENU/OK. • The setup menu disappears and the camera is ready for shooting or playback. • The setup menu may appear depending on the setting. In this case, press the MENU/OK button to return to the shooting or playback screen. • Pressing the # button in Step 8 confirms the setting and the display returns to the screen shown in Step 5.
ADJ Button Setting 1–4 Choose the role performed by the ADJ./MEMO button. AF Auxiliary Light If [On] is selected, the AF auxiliary light will light to assist autofocus. Operation Sounds Choose the sounds made by the camera. Available Settings All Level Sound Shutter Sounds GP.46 Description All sounds on. Only the level sound is emitted. Only the shutter sound and level sound are emitted.
Digital Zoom Image GP.82 Choose [Auto Resize] to record pictures taken with digital zoom at actual size, [Normal] to enlarge image data from the center of the frame. Level Setting GP.42 Adjust level indicator and level sound settings. Grid Guide Display Options GP.40 Choose the type of framing grid available in shooting mode. Available Settings Description A three-by-three grid for “rule of thirds” composition.
Card Sequence No. 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 Files names consist of “R” followed by a seven-digit number (e.g., numbering) “R0010001.jpg”), assigned in ascending order from 0010001 to 9999999. When a new memory card is inserted, file numbering continues from the last number used. Off (Do not File numbering is assigned, from RIMG0001.jpg to RIMG9999.
CALS Pic Quality Choose picture quality and size options for CALS mode (GP.33). Start Date/Time Select [On] to display the current time and date when you turn the camera on and select shooting mode. Choose/Change Password GP.83 Choose a password or change the current password. Passwords restrict access to some camera functions. Password Protection GP.85 Restrict access to some or all camera functions. Select [Off ] to allow unrestricted access.
Reg. My Settings Save current camera settings in [MY1] or [MY2]. Settings saved in [MY1] are recalled when the mode dial is rotated to T , those saved in [MY2] when the mode dial is rotated to U. 1 2 Set the camera to the desired settings. Select [Reg. My Settings] in the setup menu (GP.75) and press the $ button. • A confirmation message appears. 3 Select [MY1] or [MY2] and press the MENU/OK button. • The current camera settings are registered and the display returns to the setup menu.
Digital Zoom Image If [Normal] (the default option) is selected for [Digital Zoom Image] , digital zoom will enlarge image data from the center of the frame to create a picture at the current image size, creating a slightly grainy image. To record pictures taken with digital zoom at actual size, select [Auto Resize]. The size at which the image will be recorded varies with the zoom ratio. Auto resize takes effect if you keep the z button pressed when the zoom bar is full.
Choose/Change Password Choose the password that must be entered to access password-protected settings (GP.85). The password can be a barcode or a phrase entered via an on-screen keyboard. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The current password is required to change an existing password. Barcode Frame the barcode in the picture display and press MENU/OK.
Keyboard 1 Enter a password of up to 16 characters. • Highlight characters using !, ", #, or $ and press MENU/OK to enter the highlighted character at the current cursor position (to delete the character at the current cursor position, select [Delete]). Press ADJ./MEMO when entry is complete (to exit without changing the password, press DISP.). 2 Password area Keyboard area Re-enter the password.
Password Protection Choose the camera functions protected with the password selected using [Choose/Change Password] (GP.83). Five options are available. Off Choose this option to allow unrestricted access to all camera functions. No password is required. Camera You will be prompted to enter a password when the camera is turned on. The camera can not be used until you enter the password; if an incorrect password is entered, the camera will turn off automatically. Int.
SD WORM No password is required when SD WORM cards (GP.20) are used. If no memory card is inserted or another type of card is used, you will be prompted to enter a password when the camera is turned on. Entering an incorrect password will cause the camera to turn off. Menus A password is required to display the camera menus. The menus and ADJ. mode can not be used until the correct password is entered.
8 Camera Memo Menu Using the Menu 1 2 3 Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting menu (or the playback menu) appears. Press # to highlight the tab for the current menu. Press ! or " to highlight the camera memo menu tab. • In scene mode, the camera memo menu tab is fourth from the top; in other modes, it is third from the top. • In scene mode, press " three times. Press $ to place the cursor in the camera memo menu. Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. • If the DISP.
Camera Memo Menu Options Camera Memo Mode Choose from the following options: “Software User Guide” GP.28 Available Settings Description Mode1 Choose a separate description for each item. Mode2 Choose from pre-selected combinations. Descriptions can not be selected for individual items. Memo Skip “Software User Guide” GP.28 When choosing memos with [Mode2] selected for [Camera Memo Mode], you can press and hold # or $ to skip memos with identical descriptions for a selected item. Choose from items 1 to 5.
Display Memo at Startup Select [On] to display the camera memo dialog when the camera is turned on. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------This option is only available if a memo list has been transferred to the camera. Memo Increment “Software User Guide” GP.32 If [On] is selected, numbers that appear at the end of memo descriptions can be increased or decreased by pressing ! or ".
Barcode Type Choose from the following options: Available Settings Auto Linear QR Code, Micro QR Code, DataMatrix, PDF417, Micro PDF417, MaxiCode, EAN/UCC Description The camera automatically detects the barcode type. Use for linear barcodes. The following types are supported: EAN-13/8 (JAN-13/8), UPC-A/E, UPC/EAN (with add-ons), Interleaved 2 of 5, CODEBAR (NW-7), CODE 39, CODE 93, CODE 128 TYPE C, GS1-128 (EAN-128), and RSS (GS1 DataBar).
9 Direct Printing 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. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------You cannot print AVI files (movies) with this function.
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. To prevent moisture or dust from entering the camera, close the terminal cover securely after disconnecting the USB cable. Printing Still Images You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridgecompatible printer.
3 Select an item and press the $ button to view the options available. • 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 ADJ./MEMO button when the screen in Step 3 is displayed. Select [Yes] in the display at right and press the MENU/OK button. • To use the settings last set the next time the camera is connected to the printer, select [No]. 4 Select an option and press the MENU/OK button. 5 Press the MENU/OK button.
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Only images with a printer symbol (p) are printed. If you cancel printing and then try to print again, make sure that the printer symbol is on the images you want to print. • The same still image can also be printed several times on a single sheet. • The available items vary depending on the functions of the printer.
10 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 You can copy pictures to your computer with or without DL-10 software, which can be installed from the supplied CD. System Requirements for Using the Supplied CD-ROM The following environments are necessary for using the supplied CDROM. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual.
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The CD-ROM supports Japanese, English, French and German. Operations are not guaranteed on operating systems with other languages. • 64-bit Windows Vista is not supported. • If your computer has an upgraded OS, the USB function may not work normally, so it cannot be supported. • The provided software may not operate properly if changes are made to the operating system, such as with patches and service package releases.
Installing Software Click [Installing the software] to install the following software. Software DL-10 List Editor ME1 MediaBrowser USB Driver WIA Driver Description Downloads images collectively to your computer. Create memo lists. View and manage photographs to which memos have been appended, edit memos, and print memos with photographs. Display, manage, and edit existing images. Not supported under Windows 2000.
1 2 Click [Installing the software]. Windows 2000/Windows XP • After a while, the [Choose Setup Language] screen appears. Windows Vista/Windows 7 • If a [User Account Control] dialog is displayed, select [Yes] (Windows 7) or [Allow] (Windows Vista). After a short pause, the [Choose Setup Language] dialog will be displayed. Select a language and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. • The MediaBrowser installer will start.
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------If EC1 is already installed on your computer, you cannot reinstall it. If you try to reinstall it, a message asking if you want to change or delete EC1 is displayed. To exit without changing or deleting EC1, click [Cancel]. Installing Other Software Click [Browse CD-ROM Content] to install the following software: Software Adobe Reader EX1 Description Required to view manuals in pdf format.
1 2 Click [Browse CD-ROM Content]. • The files on the CD-ROM are listed. Open the folder for your language in the [Adobe Reader] folder and double-click the Adobe Reader installer. • A screen appears to confirm user account management for Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Select [Continue]. 3 Install Adobe Reader by following the messages displayed. Installing EX1 For information on using EX1, see the “Software Users Guide”. 1 Click [Browse CD-ROM Content]. 2 Start the installer. 3 Install EX1.
Copying Pictures to Your Computer Follow the steps below to copy pictures to your computer. 1 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. • Turn the camera off before connecting the USB cable. • The camera turns on automatically when a connection is established. 2 Downloading Images to Your Computer 10 102 Copy photos to the computer. If DL-10 is installed: • DL-10 starts and image transfer begins automatically.
3 Disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete. • Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the taskbar (the illustration above shows the icon for Windows XP) and select [Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device] or [Stop USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu that appears. You can then disconnect the USB cable. • If the remove hardware icon is not displayed in Windows 7, click the button in the taskbar.
For Macintosh This camera supports the following Macintosh operating systems. • Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2 • Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.6.3 Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Although the software included in the CD-ROM cannot be used with Macintosh, it is possible to display the “Software User Guide” (note that Acrobat Reader is required to view the “Software User Guide” under Mac OS 9).
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the USB cable during image transfer. • Do not use force when connecting the cable or when handling the camera with the cable connected. Do not attempt to transport the camera while the USB cable is connected. • You can also click [Eject] on the [Special] menu in Mac OS 9 or the [File] menu in Mac OS X to cancel the connection.
11 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 Insufficient memory. Continue? Protected Card Is Write-Protected. This option is not available with SD WORM cards. Print settings cannot be applied to this file. Insufficient Memory/ Capacity Short Format internal memory. Format card.
Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem The camera does not turn on. Cause The battery is exhausted or not inserted. An unacceptable battery is used. The camera is automatically turned off by auto power off. The battery is loaded in wrong direction. Because the camera overheated, the power was automatically turned off. The camera turns off during use. The camera was left unattended and unused, so auto power off turned it off. Battery is exhausted. An unacceptable battery is used.
Shooting Problem The camera does not shoot even if you press the shutter release button. Appendices 11 108 Cause Battery is exhausted. Solution Check that battery is correctly inserted. Charge battery (rechargeable battery only), insert fresh battery. The camera is not on. Press the POWER button to turn the camera on. The camera is in playback mode. Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the shooting mode. The shutter release button is not Press the shutter release button pressed all the way.
Problem The picture is blurred (The J symbol appears). The flash does not fire. Or, the flash cannot charge. Cause You moved the camera when pressing the shutter release button. When shooting in a dark place (such as indoors), the shutter speed slows down and pictures become easily blurred. The flash cannot be used in the following cases: • In bracket shooting • 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 exhausted.
Problem Cause The image lacks natural The picture was shot in conditions color. that made it difficult for auto white balance to adjust the white balance. The date or recording The screen display function is set information does not to no display. appear on the screen. The brightness of the Ambient lighting is poor or differs picture display changes from that used for autofocus.. during AF. Vertical streaks Subject is bright. (“smear”) appear in photos.
Playback/Deleting Problem Cannot play back, or the playback screen does not appear. The contents of the SD memory card cannot be played back, or the playback screen does not appear. The picture display turned off. A file cannot be deleted. Cannot format the SD memory card. Cause The camera is not in playback mode. The VIDEO/AV cable is not connected properly. The [Video Out Mode] setting is incorrect. No SD memory card is loaded, or an SD memory card with no stored images is loaded.
Other Problems Problem Cannot load the SD memory card. The camera does not operate even when the buttons are pressed. Cause The card is facing the wrong way. Solution Load correctly. Refer to P.23 Battery is exhausted. Check that battery is correctly inserted. Charge battery (rechargeable battery only), insert fresh 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.
Available Settings The following table lists the settings available in each shooting mode.
W 5 V Shooting Menu Setup Menu Exposure Compensation White Balance *13 ISO Setting Edit Detection *14 Restore Defaults ADJ Button Off Setting 1–4 Exposure Comp. *15 White Balance ISO Quality Focus Image Expo. Metering Cont. Mode Auto Bracket Density Shooting Info.
Specifications No. of effective pixels (camera) Image Sensor Lens Focal Length F-aperture Shooting Distance Appendices Approx. 12.10 million effective pixels 1/2.3˝ CCD (Approx. 12.40 total million pixels) 5.0 mm to 25 mm (equivalent to 28 mm to 140 mm on a 35-mm camera) F3.5 to F5.5 Normal shooting: Approx. 30 cm to ∞ (Wide-angle) or 50 cm to ∞ (Telephoto) (from the front of the lens) Macro shooting: Approx.
Number of Still Image Recorded Pixels Movie Text Recording Media Appendices 11 116 4000 × 3000, 3984 × 2656, 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536, 1600 × 1200, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 1280 × 720, 640 × 480, 320 × 240 4000 × 3000, 2048 × 1536 SD memory card, SDHC memory card (up to 32 GB), SD WORM card, Internal Memory (approx. 103 MB) N: approx. 2713 KB/Screen, F: approx. 4735 KB/Screen F: approx. 4177 KB/Screen F: approx. 2281 KB/Screen F: approx. 1431 KB/Screen F: approx. 880 KB/Screen N: approx.
*1 The picture quality mode that can be set varies depending on the image size. *2 Compatible with DCF and DPOF. DCF is the abbreviation for “Design rule for Camera File system,” a JEITA standard (Full compatibility with other devices is not guaranteed). *3 When the flash is set to [Flash Off ]. *4 Mass storage mode is supported by Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS 9.0–9.2.2, and Mac OS X 10.1.2–10.6.3.
• Fewer images can be recorded on SD WORM cards. The figures for SD WORM cards are given below. Mode 5 V W ([Movie] and [Text mode] excluded) Image Size l4:3F l4:3N j3:2F e4:3F c4:3F b4:3F a4:3F a4:3N z4:3F 128 MB 25 43 29 51 79 124 147 252 412 1 GB 198 338 229 399 614 956 1137 1944 3172 • The maximum recording time is the estimated total recording time. Movies may be up to 4 GB in size.
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.
Appendices 11 120 {: setting is saved ×: setting is reset Function Default Settings Setup AF Auxiliary Light { On Operation Sounds { All Volume Settings { (Medium) LCD Confirmation Time { 0.5 seconds Auto Power Off { 5 minutes Monitor Auto off Delay { Off LCD Auto Dim { On Digital Zoom Image { Normal Level Setting { Display Grid Guide Display Options { Shooting Info. Display Frame { Off Auto Rotate { On Card Sequence No.
Using a Wide Conversion Lens A wide conversion lens (DW-5) enables shooting at a lens magnification of 0.8 times (equivalent to a 35 mm camera’s 22 mm zoom in wide-angle). Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When the wide conversion lens is attached, set the zoom position to the wideangle end.
Using the External Flash You can attach an external flash and other accessories (available in stores) to the accessory shoe. You can only use an external flash equipped with both of the following functions.
Using Your Camera Abroad Battery Charger (Model BJ-6) The battery charger can be used in regions with a current of 100–240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz. 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 Waterproofing • This camera conforms to the specifications for JIS/IEC waterproof grade 8 and JIS/IEC dustproof grade 6 (IP68). • After shooting in the rain or cleaning in water, water may seep through the eyepiece of the lens segment and the tripod screw holes on the underside. This is not a problem because these sections are of double structure. • The internal mechanisms of the camera are neither waterproof nor dustproof.
• 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. • While you are carrying the camera, be careful not to hit it against other objects. Take special care to not hit the lens and picture display. • Firing the flash consecutively may heat the firing unit. Do not fire it consecutively more than necessary.
Care and Storage Care • Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer. • Any dust or dirt on the lens should be gently removed either with a blower (available from third-party suppliers) or a soft cloth, paying particular attention to the area around the lens barrel. Do not touch the lens directly with your fingers.
Replacing the rubber packing To maintain the waterproof ability, replace the rubber packing every two years, regardless of whether it has gotten dirty. If you use the camera frequently in a wet, sandy, or dusty environment, we recommend replacing the packing every year. The replacement will be performed by the Ricoh Repair Center on a chargeable basis. Precautions regarding care of your camera 1. Be sure to turn the power off. 2. Remove the batteries before caring for your camera.
Warranty and Servicing 1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh Repair Center. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh Repair Center. 2.
INFORMATION TO THE USER USA FCC Part 15 Class B This 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 Accessory Shoe ....................................... 14, 122 ADJ./MEMO Button .................................15, 46 ADJ Button Setting ..................................46, 77 Adobe Reader ..................................................100 AE/AF Target Shift.............................................47 AF Auxiliary Light ......................................14, 77 Auto Bracket ................................................57, 61 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp ................
Memo Increment..............................................89 Memo Skip............................................................88 Memo Warning ..................................................88 MENU/OK Button.............. 15, 55, 65, 75, 87 Microphone .........................................................14 Mode Dial ......................................................13, 14 Monitor Auto off Delay .................................77 Movie ........................................................
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