Operation Manual To ensure correct use of your digital camera, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future reference.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh digital camera. This manual explains the correct handling procedures and precautions for your camera. To ensure the best performance, please read the manual thoroughly before using the camera. Keep the manual handy for quick future reference. Ricoh Co., Ltd. Test Shots Check that your camera is recording the images correctly by taking a number of test shots.
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. RWarning This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. RCaution This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.
RWarning o ● Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the equipment. Remove the batteries as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience.
RWarning m ● Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or cracking due to the adapter. • Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid bunching wiring and extension cords. • Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy objects on power cords, or strongly pull or bend power cords. • Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Always grip the plug section when disconnecting a power cord. • Do not wrap in cloth, etc., during use.
RWarning m ● Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzine, thinner or similar substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns. ● Do not use the equipment in aircraft or other locations where usage is restricted or prohibited as this may lead to disasters or accidents. o ● Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug as this may lead to fire. ● Use only the specified AC adapters (supplied) for this equipment in household electrical outlets.
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit. RCaution o ● Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a damaged battery, wash the area with water immediately. (Do not use soap.) If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the equipment and wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery. o m ● Plug the power cords securely into the electrical outlets. Loose cords pose a fire hazard.
CONTENTS Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 1 Camera Features ................................................................................. 9 Parts & Names ................................................................................... 10 Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays ................................................ 12 LCD Monitor ........................................................................................
Special Shooting Functions .............................................................. 50 Recording Motion Picture Mode ......................................................... 50 Changing the Flash Mode ................................................................... 51 Setting the Exposure Modes ............................................................... 53 Changing the White Balance .............................................................. 56 Using the Self-Timer .........................
Chapter 5 MISCELLANEOUS Transferring Images to a PC ............................................................. 90 Installing Camera Utility Software ....................................................... 90 Changing Camera Settings ................................................................ 93 Formatting SmartMedia ...................................................................... 93 Keep Settings ......................................................................................
Camera Features ● 2,140,000-pixel resolution compact camera With a 2,140,000-pixel resolution CCD, the compact camera produces high-quality, highresolution images (1600 × 1200). The camera is so light you can carry it with you anywhere. ● Immediate recording Using the camera is as simple as clicking the shutter release button. Images thus shot are written to a SmartMedia memory card (2/4/8/16/32/64 MB).
Parts & Names ■ Camera Body Front Shutter Release Button PIC (Image Quality) Button ··· P.42 Self Timer Button ··· P.59 Mode Dial Flash Mode Button ··· P.51 Flash Light ··· P.52 Self Timer LED ··· P.59 Flash Senser LCD Panel ··· P.14 Remote Senser ··· P.101 LENS Back Viewfinder Autofocus LED/ flash LED ··· P.46 Power Switch Power Supply Cover ··· P.27 ▲▼ Digital Zoom, Upward Downward button LCD Monitor ··· P.
■ Bottom Tripod Screw Hole Wrist Strap Eyelet Brightness Adjustment ··· P.
Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays The LCD monitor or the LCD panel displays symbols and figures showing the status of your digital camera, such as the battery level, the number of pictures that can be taken, and the mode settings. LCD Monitor ■ Recording Mode Display • Recording Mode Display (Still image, Text, Quick shooting) q w e EV+0.25 !0 !1 !2 r t y 1/500 9999 AV 2.
Note • All items of information are shown for illustration purposes. During actual camera operation, only the relevant items are displayed. ■ Warning Message If any of the warning messages listed below appear on the camera’s LCD monitor, read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested. Warning Message Status Explanation and Remedy Flashing Indication low batteries. Have replacement batteries ready Lit System in processing CARD FULL Flashing Reference Page P.
■ Error Messages If any of the error messages listed below appear on the camera’s LCD monitor, read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested. Error Message Explanation and Remedy CARD ERROR Note Reference Page The SmartMedia memory card is unformatted. Format the card with the camera before using it. P.31 A SmartMedia memory card of this type is not supported by this camera. Use another type of SmartMedia. P.
Note • Only the Motion Picture mode [ ] , PIC mode [F,N] and battery mark ] are displayed when the motion picture mode is set. [ ■ Error display and countermeasure When the following error is displayed, check the cause and take the proper countermeasure. Error display Countermeasure • The SmartMedia is not formatted. Use this camera to format before continuing. • The SmartMedia cannot be used with this camera. Use a different SmartMedia.
Menus This camera features four menus which can be used to enter or change the settings for recording, playing or erasing image files. ■ SET Menu With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [SET]. To cancel the setup menu, turn the mode dial to select another mode. MENU[SET UP] 1/2 FORMAT DATE SETTING KEEP SETTINGS AUTO POWER OFF AUTO LCD OFF LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT MODE Select MENU[SET UP] 2/2 LCD CONFIRMATION LCD SETTING INITIALIZE SETTING SEQUENTIAL NO.RESET 1SEC. Change 16 FORMAT: ..................
■ Record Menu With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button. To exit the record menu, press the CANCEL EXIT button. MENU[RECORD] 1/2 RECORDING MODE GRID TEMPLATE WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE MODE IMAGE ENLARGEMENT ISO SENSITIVITY FOCUS EXIT Change MENU[RECORD] 2/2 REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME MODE INTERVAL MODE AUTO BRACKET +/– OFF EXIT Change RECORDING MODE: ........................ Switches between recording modes, such as still picture, text, quick shooting (P.43).
■ Play Menu With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button. To exit the play menu, press the CANCEL EXIT button. MENU[PLAY] ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT DPOF EXIT Select ZOOM PLAYBACK: ... Displays an enlanged image. (P.78) AUTO PLAYBACK: ... Plays all images automatically within a preset length of time. (P.79) PROTECT: ................. Protects image files from erasure. (P.80) DPOF: .........................
Basic Operation/Quick Reference This section provides introductory information about the Ricoh RDC-6000 digital camera. Further details can be found in the reference pages mentioned below. Preparations Loading the Batteries (P.25-26) q Load the batteries into the camera. Charge the batteries before loading. (P.27) * When using an AC adapter, connect it to the camera and then to the AC outlet. (P.27) w q Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card (P.29-32) q Make sure that the camera is turned off.
Setting the Date and Time (P.33-34) q Slide the power switch and set the mode dial to [SET]. w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [DATE SETTING]. e Press the ENTER Select button. r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to change the digit. t Press the MENU button. Repeat steps r and t above to complete the settings. * Each time you press the MENU button, the cursor will move, from year to month, day, hour and minute. y After you have set the number of minutes, press the ENTER OK button.
Changing the Flash Mode (P.51-52) q Set the mode dial to [ ]. w Press the flash mode button to select a flash mode. You can choose Flash Off ( ), Auto ( ), Forced Flash ( ), or Slow synchro mode ( : flashing). The selected mark will be displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel. e Press the shutter release button to record the image. Using the Self-Timer (P.59) q Set the mode dial to [ ]. w Press the self timer button. The self timer is now set.
Erasing Erasing Files (P.86-88) q Slide the power switch on and set the mode dial to [ ]. w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the erase mode and press the ENTER Select button. MENU[ERASE] SINGLE IMAGE ALL IMAGES SELECTED IMAGES * Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased. Before starting to erase a file, make sure that you want to erase it. If you selected [SINGLE IMAGE] e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select a file you want to erase and press the shutter release button.
