Digital Camera Start Guide Thank you for purchasing the RICOH WG-M2 digital camera. This Start Guide provides information on how to get your RICOH WG-M2 ready for use and its basic operations. To ensure proper operation, please read this Start Guide before using the camera.
List of accessories Rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI68 Power adapter D-PA164 USB cable I-USB157 Start Guide Regarding Waterproof Design Lens protector O-LP1631 Underwater lens protector O-LP1632 • The lens protector O-LP1631 is attached at delivery. • To maintain the waterproof and dustproof performance, be sure to keep the lens protector on.
Table of contents Names of parts ...................................................... 3 LCD screen display .............................................. 5 Screen display of playback mode ....................... 6 About the button functions ................................. 7 In shooting mode ........................................................... 7 In playback mode ........................................................... 8 Attaching and removing the lens protector .......
There is a possibility that the illustrations and the screen display in this manual are different from the actual ones. Regarding copyrights Images taken with this camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display.
Names of parts 1 Strap lug 1 2 3 4 5 2 LCD screen 3 Power lamp 4 Alignment points 5 Lens protector 6 Microphone 7 Playback button/direction button (upper) 8 OK button 9 Wi-Fi button/direction button (lower) 9 8 7 6 3
0 Video recording button/shutter button 0 a b a Power button/delete button b MENU button c Battery/card cover d Release latch e Lock lever c i f Positioning hole g Tripod socket h Speaker i Lens protector lock d e g h m 4 k MicroSD card slot l USB terminal m Battery lock lever f j j HDMI terminal k l
LCD screen display 8 1 9 10 11 2 12 3 4 13 56:00 14 5 6 15 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Shooting mode Image Effect Modes Angle of View Movie SR Internal memory/memory card display Remaining recordable time/image storage capacity Icon while recording movies (blinks while recording movies) Recorded Pixels (Movie) 16 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Recorded Pixels EV Compensation LCD Orientation Battery level indicator White Balance Sensitivity Vibration Quality Level (Movie) t Memo • Depending on the shooting mode
Screen display of playback mode 1 4 5 2 6 1/1234 3 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 Recorded Pixels (Movie) Recorded Pixels Playback mode display Image number/total number of images 5 6 7 8 9 Z is displayed when playing back movies shot in [Extended Movie Recording]. Internal memory/memory card display Battery level indicator Guide display (movie) Guide display (still image) t Memo • The [Power Saving] function is not available in playback mode.
About the button functions In shooting mode –: Button operations (short push) disabled Buttons Name Power button/delete button While in the settings menu While in the shooting screen display display – While recording – – Press and hold: turns the power off OK button Confirms a selection Displays hidden icons – Menu button Cancels the setting Displays the settings menu – Displays the playback screen – Playback button /direction Changes the menu button (upper) – Wi-Fi button/direct
In playback mode Buttons Name Power button/delete button When playing back a movie While in the playback screen display During playback Deletes the image While temporarily stopped – Press and hold: turns the power off OK button Starts movie playback (unavailable during still image display) Menu button Displays the [Edit Functions] screen Temporarily stops playback Restarts playback Stops playback – Playback button /direction Displays the previous image Press and hold: fastbutton (upper) rever
Attaching and removing the lens protector The camera comes with two types of lens protectors. To maintain the waterproof and dustproof performance, be sure to keep the lens protector on. Lens protector O-LP1631 Use for regular shooting. Underwater lens protector O-LP1632 Use for underwater shooting. How to remove the lens protector 1 While pressing on the lens protector lock on the back of the camera in the direction of arrow 1, rotate the ring of the lens protector in the direction of arrow 2.
How to attach the lens protector Installing a memory card and battery 1 While pressing on the lens protector lock on the back of the camera in the direction of arrow 1, align the alignment points on the camera and the lens protector and slide it in. 2 1 2 Rotate the lens protector in the direction of arrow 2 until it clicks.
3 While the camera is turned off, slowly insert the memory card into the microSD card slot in the direction of the arrow. 4 Close the battery/card cover. Close the battery/card cover until it clicks. Next, move the lock lever to the left side and lock the release latch. u Caution • Do not apply excessive force when opening and closing the battery/card cover because the waterproof seal may peel off. If the seal is not in the correct position, the camera will not be waterproof.
Charging the battery Connect the supplied power adapter (D-PA164) to the camera and charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or if you have not used it for a long time. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged. Replace it with a new battery. • If the power lamp does not light even if the camera is connected to a power outlet, the battery is faulty. Replace it with a new battery.
Turning the camera on and off To turn the camera on Press and hold the button to turn the camera on. The first time you turn the camera on, the [Language/u] screen appears. (p.13) To turn the camera off Press and hold the Initial settings Do the initial settings to use your camera for the first time after purchasing it. Language settings 1 Turn the camera on. Language İ࡞ࢊ The [Language/u] screen appears. ུࢊ English button to turn the camera off.
Date adjustment 1 Press the button or the button. Select the date display style and press the button. Choose from [mm/dd/yy], [dd/mm/yy] or [yy/mm/dd]. 2 Press the button or the button. Select [24h] (24-hour clock) or [12h] (12-hour clock) and press the button. 3 Press the button or the button. Set "month" and press the button. The set up procedure differs depending on the display style set in step 1. 4 Set the date, year and time in the same way as in step 3. The frame moves to [Settings complete].
Settings menu list This list shows the items that can be set on the settings menu screen and their details. T List of shooting modes You can set the shooting mode for movies and still images. Item Details Still Image You can shoot still images. Underwater Still Image You can shoot still images underwater to capture the blueness of the sea. Burst Shooting You can shoot still images continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Movie You can shoot movies.
s List of shooting settings You can set the functions for shooting movies and still images. Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected [Rec. Mode]. Item 16 Details Default setting Image Effect Modes You can change image enhancements, such as tone, and shoot. n (Bright) EV Compensation You can adjust the brightness of the whole image being shot. 5 (±0.0) White Balance You can match the lighting conditions during shooting and adjust the color.
x List of general settings You can set the general settings for the camera. Item Sound Details You can set the volume of operation sounds and playback sounds, as well as the sounds for the shutter and operations. Default setting Operation Volume 2 Playback Volume 2 Operation Sound 1 Shutter Sound 1 Date Adjustment You can set the date and time. Date Format (date) According to initial setting Date Format (time) 24h Language/W You can set the language displayed in messages and on menus.
4 For [Time-Lapse Movie], select the speed. For Shooting mode settings You can set the shooting mode for movies and still images. 1 Press the [Extended Movie Recording], select the recording time. Press the button. Shooting mode button on the shooting screen. The settings menu is displayed. 2 Press the button or the button. Select T [Rec. Mode] and press the button. The [Rec. Mode] screen appears. See “List of shooting modes” (p.15) for the shooting modes that can be selected.
Setting the camera functions You can set items in [Shooting Settings] and [Setting]. 1 Press the button on the shooting screen. The settings menu is displayed. 2 Press the button or the button. Select s [Shooting Settings] or x [Setting] and press the button. Shooting Settings The selected settings menu OK is displayed. See “List of shooting settings” (p.16) or “List of general settings” (p.17) for the setting items that can be selected. 3 Select item. 4 Press the button.
Shooting movies and still images Select the shooting mode according to the subject or scene and shoot movies or still images. t Memo • Pressing the button in any shooting mode brings you back to the shooting screen if the camera enters [Power Saving] mode and the LCD screen is turned off. • Attach the supplied underwater lens protector (O-LP1632) when shooting underwater still images. (p.9) 1 Set the shooting mode. (p.18) The shooting screen appears.
Operations that can be performed during movie playback Pressing the button: Pauses playback Press and hold the button: Fast-reverses Press and hold the button: Fast-forwards playback Pressing the Stops playback button: Operations that can be performed while paused 1/ 1234 90 00:00:47 While paused Pressing the button: Restarts playback Pressing the button: Reverses frames Pressing the button: u Caution • The [Power Saving] function is not available in playback mode.
Deleting movies and still images 1 Change to playback mode. (p.20) 2 Press the button or the button. This displays the movie or still image to be deleted. 3 Press the button. 1/ 1234 The delete screen appears. Connecting the camera and a communication device The following functions can be used by directly connecting the camera to a communication device via Wi-Fi and using the dedicated application “Image Sync”.
4 Tap [RICOH_XXXXX] on Preparing the camera 1 Press and hold the button in shooting mode and enable the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi). After the waiting for connection screen appears, the Wi-Fi function is enabled. the [Network List]. SSID RICOH_ The [Enter Password] screen appears. Password 0 Setting communication devices (for Android) 1 Enable the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function on the communication device. 2 Start Image Sync on the communication device.
Setting communication devices (for iOS) 1 Enable the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function on the communication device. 2 Tap [RICOH_XXXXX] from the list of detected networks. 3 Enter the password, and tap [Join]. The camera and communication device are connected via Wi-Fi. 4 Start Image Sync on the communication device. The list of images appears.
Main Specifications Type Compact digital camera Number of Effective Pixels Approx. 8 megapixels Image Sensor 1/2.
White Balance Lens Auto, Auto outdoor, Manual Focal Length 1.6 mm (equivalent to approx. 14 mm in 35 mm format) Focus Range 20 cm to Brightness F2.0 Lens Construction 8 elements in 8 groups (6 aspherical elements) Maximum Angle of View (Diagonal) Movie SR (Shake Reduction) *when lens protector O-LP1631 is attached Electronic Movie Shake Reduction (Movie SR) *Available only when Angle of View is set to c (Narrow) in movie recording. *When Movie SR is on, the angle of view is reduced.
Battery Life Image Storage Capacity Approx. 450 pictures Recording capacity shows the approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing (at 23°C (73.4°F) with display on). Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions. Playback Time Approx. 160 min. (for d with Y movies) According to the results of in-house testing. Movie Recording Time According to the results of in-house testing. Approx. 80 min. (for d with Y movies) Interfaces USB 2.
Image storage capacity and recordable time Still image Recorded pixels Internal memory Memory card (8 GB) n (3264 x 2448) 38 4199 M (3264 x1840) 46 5092 m (2448 x 2448) 46 5092 L (2592 x 1944) 53 5838 l (2592 x 1464) 69 7479 • The image storage capacity is for reference only. The actual image storage capacity may vary depending on the memory card and the subject.
Using your camera safely We have paid close attention to the safety of this camera. When using this camera, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols. Warning This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause serious personal injuries. Caution This symbol indicates that ignoring this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or loss of property. About the camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or modify the camera.
one end with a molded-on male attachment plug cap (with a specified NEMA configuration), and the other is provided with a molded-on female connector body (with a specified IEC nonindustrial type configuration) or the equivalent. About the battery Warning • Be sure to store the battery out of the reach of small children. Placing it in their mouths may cause an electric shock. • If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, it may cause a loss of sight.
Precautions on carrying and using your camera • Hot and humid places should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside. • Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks, or pressure as this may cause damage, malfunction, or a loss in waterproof performance. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc.
• Please note that deleting data, or formatting the microSD cards or the built-in memory does not completely erase the original data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered using commercially available software. It is user’s responsibility to ensure the privacy of such data. • The data on your microSD card should be managed at your own risk.
Precautions when using the camera in the water • Do not use the camera deeper than 20 meters underwater. Do not use the camera underwater for more than 120 minutes consecutively. • Do not open the battery/card cover underwater. • Do not use the camera in hot water or in a hot spring. • Do not apply excessive force to the camera, for example diving into water with it. Doing so may compromise the waterproof performance of the camera or cause the cover to open.
In the frequency band used by the camera, along with industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as a microwave oven, premises radio stations (wireless stations requiring license) and specified low power radio stations (wireless stations not requiring license) for mobile object identification used in factory production lines, etc., and amateur radio stations (wireless stations requiring license) are operated. 1.
WARRANTY POLICY All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase.
camera will be returned to you upon completion of servicing. If the camera is not covered by warranty, regular charges of the manufacturer or of its representatives will apply. Shipping charges are to be borne by the owner. If your camera was purchased outside of the country where you wish to have it serviced during the warranty period, regular handling and servicing fees may be charged by the manufacturer’s representatives in that country.
FOR CALIFORNIA, U.S.A. ONLY Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. The lithium battery used in this camera contains perchlorate material, which may require special handling. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Parts 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals We: RICOH IMAGING AMERICAS CORPORATION Located at: 633 17 th Street, Suite 2600, Denver, Colorado 80202, U.S.A.
avoir des effets sur la santé (en chauffant les tissus), l’exposition à de faibles RF qui ne produisent pas de chaleur n’a pas de mauvais effets connus sur la santé. De nombreuses études ont été menées sur les expositions aux RF faibles et n’o nt découvert aucun effet biologique. Certaines études ont suggéré qu’il pouvait y avoir certains effets biologiques, mais ces résultats n’ont pas été confirmés par des recherches supplémentaires.
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