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- Page 1 Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera.
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Page 2: Before You Start
Tokyo 174-8639, JAPAN for future reference. RICOH reserves all rights of this document. No For Customers in the U.S.A. part of this published manual may be reproduced, Tested to Comply with FCC Standards... -
Page 3: Safety Notes
SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera When you take the camera from a cold place to a warmer environment, condensation may occur. Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid Please wait for a reasonable period of time before objects. - Page 4 If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin When the camera is stored for a long period of with clean water and seek immediate medical time, remove the battery and keep it in a dry place attention. that is not accessible to the infants and children. Disposal of used batteries should be carried out In a colder environment, the performance of the in accordance with the local (national or regional)
- Page 5 Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Other Safety Notes Copy the data to your PC before you edit them. Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off When the camera is stored for a long period of during the update process.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START ......1 MODE OVERVIEW ......18 Display Setting ..........18 SAFETY NOTES ........2 LCD Screen Display .......... 19 Overview of the Screen Icons CONTENTS ........5 in Photo Shooting Mode ......19 Overview of the Screen Icons GETTING READY ......9 in Movie Mode .......... - Page 7 BASIC OPERATION ......32 USING THE MENUS ......44 Using the Zoom Function ........32 Photo Shooting Menu ........44 Macro Mode ............33 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ... 44 Self-Timer Setting ..........34 Image Size ..........45 Flash Mode ............35 OIS ..............
- Page 8 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ... 53 Power Saver ..........65 Video Quality ..........54 Language ............ 65 OIS .............. 54 Zone ............66 Color Effect ..........55 Date/Time ........... 66 Movie Setting Menu .......... 56 File / Software ........... 66 Digital Zoom ..........
- Page 9 APPENDICES ........72 Specifications ............ 72 Prompts and Warning Messages ...... 76 Troubleshooting ..........80...
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Page 10: Getting Ready
GETTING READY Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer. RECHARGEABLE STRAP AC/DC ADAPTER SOFTWARE (CD-ROM) LITHIUM-ION BATTERY USB CABLE QUICK START GUIDE... -
Page 11: Part Names
Part Names 1 Status Indicator 2 Power Button 3 Shutter Button 4 Zoom lever 5 Fast Video Recording Button 6 Wrist Strap Buckles 7 Mode Button 8 OK Button 9 USB Port 10 Flash Button/ Arrow Button (Right) 11 Menu Button 15 14 13 12 Playback Button 13 Delete Button/ Arrow Button (Down) - Page 12 17 18 19 17 Flash Lamp 18 Microphone 19 AF Assist Beam/ Timer Indicator 20 Lens 21 Speaker 22 Tripod Receptacle 23 Battery Cover...
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Page 13: Installing Battery And Memory Card
Installing Battery and Memory Card 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram:... - Page 14 3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot 4. Close the battery cover. as shown in the diagram below: Write protection buckle The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage.
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Page 15: Charging Battery
Charging Battery Before charging the battery, ensure that the battery is 3. When the camera is turned off, you can also inserted properly and the camera is off. connect the camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery. 1. -
Page 16: Turning Camera On And Off
Turning Camera On and Off Symbol Description Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn In the instructions below, the following symbols may the camera off, press the Power button again. be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. -
Page 17: Set Your Language, Date/Time
Set your Language, Date/Time Set your Language, Date/Time after the first 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow power-on button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 1. When you turn the camera on for the first time, the 3. -
Page 18: Resetting Date/Time
6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the value for your selected block. After you finish your settings, press the button to confirm. 7. Press the button and the snapshot screen appears. Resetting Date/Time After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time. -
Page 19: Mode Overview
MODE OVERVIEW Display Setting Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen Full, Off. Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen 1234 00:56:44 00:56:44 Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram 1234 00:56:44 00:56:44... -
Page 20: Lcd Screen Display
LCD Screen Display Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting 1 Shooting Mode Icons Mode Manual Mode Panorama Mode Auto Mode Scene Mode Portrait 2 Macro Mode 1234 3 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever) 00:56:44 00:56:44 4 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory 5 Battery Status 6 White Balance (Adjustable only in Mode) - Page 21 14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable only in Mode) Force Flash 15 Histogram Slow Sync. 16 Focus Frame Slow Sync. + Red-Eye 17 Expo Metering Red-Eye Reduction AiAE 21 Drive Mode Spot Single Center Continuous Shot 18 AF Mode Single-AF 3 Shots Multi-AF Time Lapse (30sec/1min/5min/10min) 19 Self-Timer...
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Page 22: Overview Of The Screen Icons In Movie Mode
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode 7 Color Effect 8 Video Quality 9 Remaining Recording time 10 Exposure Compensation (EV value) x3. 2 11 Image Stabilization 12 Focus Frame 13 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) 14 Expo Metering 00:56:44 00:56:44 AiAE -0.3... -
Page 23: Overview Of The Screen Icons In Playback Mode
Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback 1 File Protection Mode 2 Memory Space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos) 3 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 4 Battery Status 1/45 5 Zoom Magnification Area 6 Image Zoom Ratios 7 Image Zone 8 Shooting Date 9 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) -
Page 24: Using The Mode Button
Using the Mode Button This camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between different modes. After pressing the button to enter the mode selection menu, press the Left/Right Button to choose the selected mode. Press the button to confirm your selection. -
Page 25: Manual Mode
Manual Mode Auto Mode Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While When selecting manual ( ) mode, you can set the operating in this mode, the camera automatically aperture / shutter speed and ISO value manually. optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your 1. -
Page 26: Portrait Mode
Portrait Mode Panorama Mode Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically picture. The camera will automatically compose a adjust exposure for realistic capture of skin tones. panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take. - Page 27 After selecting Panorama Mode, Flash, Self- timer, Macro Mode and Exposure Compensation cannot be adjusted. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until the series is finalized. In Panorama Mode, up to 4 photos can be 5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press captured.
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Page 28: Scene Mode (Scn)
Scene Mode (SCN) You can select an appropriate mode from the 20 scene modes according to the type of environment you are shooting. The camera then configures the most appropriate settings automatically. Press the button to enter Scene Mode. The LCD will display a menu like the example on the right: Press the arrow button to select a scene , and press button to confirm. - Page 29 Scene Description Identifies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Auto Scene Scene, Night Scene Person, Auto. For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. Landscape For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This mode is Sport not recommended for shooting indoors.
- Page 30 Scene Description Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred Panning Shot background. For taking photos with pencil sketch effect. Sketch For interesting fish eye effect. Fish Eye Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under the complicated lighting Party conditions.
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Page 31: Auto Scene Mode (Ascn)
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you. “ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes: Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name Landscape Night Landscape Mode Mode... - Page 32 Mode Name Description For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid Landscape Mode green and blue colors. Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces. Portrait Mode When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically Night Portrait adjust the exposure for people and night scenes.
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Page 33: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom Zoom Indicator functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle the Zoom lever of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures. When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital Zoom, release and turn the zoom lever to switch between the Optical zoom and Digital zoom. -
Page 34: Macro Mode
Macro Mode The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects • Macro Off or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on Select this option to disable Macro. subjects very close to the camera. • Macro On 1. Press the left arrow button ( ) to enter the Select this to focus on subjects 3cm from Marco Menu. -
Page 35: Self-Timer Setting
Self-Timer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. • Self-Timer - 10 sec First choose 2 seconds, 10 seconds,or smile A single picture is shot 10 seconds after detection and then take the pictures. the Shutter Button is pressed. 1. -
Page 36: Flash Mode
Flash Mode The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light • Slow Sync. or for fill-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a This allows for night scenery photos that subject with pronounced shadows. include people in the foreground. The use of a tripod is recommended when 1. -
Page 37: Ev Setting
EV Setting The EV function menu of the camera includes Exposure Compensation functions, such as exposure value, shutter adjustment Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In the case of and ISO. Using the appropriate function settings can a very high contrast between the photographed object improve your pictures. -
Page 38: Iso
Shutter Adjustment The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of You can adjust the shutter speed value. Selecting a the camera's light sensor based on the brightness higher shutter speed will capture fast moving objects of the scene. To improve the camera's sensor more clearly. -
Page 39: Using Quick Recording
Using Quick Recording In shooting mode, press the Fast Video Recording Button to begin recording video. After finishing, press the Fast Video Recording Button or the Shutter Button to stop and store the video. The camera will return to shooting mode automatically. -
Page 40: Playback
PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation button to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card. -
Page 41: Thumbnail View
Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom lever to the 3. Press the arrow buttons to select a picture or video position to display thumbnail images of the clip to view and press the button to restore it to photos and videos on the screen. -
Page 42: Using Zoom Playback (For Still Pictures Only)
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The Zoom lever can also be used during playback. 5. Press the arrow button to navigate and select a This allows you to magnify photos between x2 to x8. part of the image to be zoomed in. 1. -
Page 43: Slideshow
Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored images as a slideshow. 1. Press the button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the button to enter slide option. 3. Press the left/right button to select slideshow playing or 「Cancel」 to return to the playback screen. -
Page 44: Photos And Video Deletion
Photos and Video Deletion In playback mode, press the down arrow button 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select ) to delete your photos and videos. 「Delete One」or「Exit」and press the button to confirm. To delete photos or videos: 1. Press the button to switch to playback mode. -
Page 45: Using The Menus
USING THE MENUS Photo Shooting Menu Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: Use this setting to select the "target" size of the 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to camera's field of view to be metered. enter the Photo Shooting Menu. 2. -
Page 46: Image Size
Image Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print unintentional hand shake, low light or slow shutter that image in larger sizes without degrading the image speed. -
Page 47: Cont. Af
Cont. AF Drive Mode Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by focus automatically when taking pictures. continuously holding the shutter button down. There are 2 options: There are 7 options: •... -
Page 48: Focus Setting
Focus Setting • Time-Lapse 30sec This setting allows you to select different modes for optimum focus. • Time-Lapse 1min • Time-Lapse 5min • Time-Lapse 10min The flash is disabled in this mode in order to achieve quick succession of shots. There are 2 options: Press the Shutter button to start continuous shooting. -
Page 49: White Balance Setting
White Balance Setting Color Effect The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color temperature for different lighting sources to color effects. ensure the most accurate color reproduction. 1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu. - Page 50 • Shooting menu in the shooting mode (O: Optional X: Not optional) Shooting Modes Options о о о о о х о о о о о х о о х о х х о о о х х х о о...
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Page 51: Photo Shooting Setting Menu
Photo Shooting Setting Menu Quality Mode: The Quality Setting can be used to adjust the image 1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and compression ratio. press the up/down button to select There are 3 options for picture quality: 2. -
Page 52: Af-Assist Beam
AF-Assist Beam Digital Zoom In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be Turn on or off the digital zoom. turned on for better focus. -
Page 53: Date Imprint
Date Imprint Quick Review Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image. This option allows quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD screen based on the selected time. There are 4 options: •... -
Page 54: Movie Menu
Movie Menu Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Mode: Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's field of view to be metered. 1. Press the button, select the mode and press the button to enter the Movie Menu. There are 3 options: •... -
Page 55: Video Quality
Video Quality Set the image resolution used during video recording. This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional hand shake,or low light. The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows: Recording Recommen- Image... -
Page 56: Color Effect
Color Effect The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects. 1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting option. There are 4 options: •... -
Page 57: Movie Setting Menu
Movie Setting Menu Digital Zoom Mode: Turn on or off the digital zoom. 1. Press the button, and select to enter the video recording screen. 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. -
Page 58: Playback Menu
Playback Menu Mode: With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed 1. Press the button to display the playback may be corrected to optimize the highlights and screen and press the button to enter the lowlights captured to more accurately represent the menu. -
Page 59: Red-Eye Reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Rotate 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow You can use this setting to change the orientation of button to select the photo to be edited. the picture. 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow 2. -
Page 60: Resize
Resize Color Effect This setting allows you to change the picture color This setting allows you to resize a picture to a effect. The file is saved as a new photo and stored in particular resolution and saves it as a new picture. memory together with the original photo. -
Page 61: Playback Setting Menu
Playback Setting Menu 5. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option Mode: and press the button to confirm. 1. Press the button to show the playback screen, Refer to the following pages for more details about press the button, and press the up/down each setting. -
Page 62: Delete
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Delete submenu and press the button or right arrow You can delete one or all photo/video files. button to show the settings screen. There are 3 sub menus available: • One: Lock the selected photo or video if it is unprotected;... -
Page 63: Trim
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option Trim and press the button to confirm. The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures. The “ ” indicator means a file is protected. 1. - Page 64 3. Press the button and the「Save Change?」 prompt appears. Select「 」to change and save the picture. Select「 」to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen. The image cannot be clipped/trimmed again once it has been clipped to 640X480.
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Page 65: Setup Menu
Setup Menu 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item Mode : to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 1. Press the button in any mode and press the up/down button to select 5. -
Page 66: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Power Saver To change this setting: This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your camera's 1. Select「Sound Settings」in the basic settings battery. Follow the steps below to turn the LCD screen menu. -
Page 67: Zone
Zone File / Software The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the Format Memory local time on the LCD screen while you are abroad. Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, 1. -
Page 68: Copy To Card
Note that when you perform the Format Memory If there is no card available in the camera, this function, it only formats the active memory. If an function will not be displayed. SD memory card is inserted, the SD memory card is active and will be formatted. -
Page 69: Reset
Reset FW Version Use this setting to restore the camera to its original Use this setting to view the current camera firmware default settings. version. 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to... -
Page 70: Connections
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a Computer You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and 3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other USB port on your computer. device. -
Page 71: Video System
Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or either NTSC or PAL. PAL to accommodate different regional TV standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions. 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. -
Page 72: Set Eye-Fi Sd Card Connection Mode
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye- Fi SD Card. Upload the photos from the camera to the Internet using the following steps: 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. -
Page 73: Appendices
APPENDICES Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Effective Imaging Sensor Pixels Approx. 16 Megapixels Total Image Sensor Pixels Approx. 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD] Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 64.5mm (Tele) [35mm film equivalent] [Approx. 24mm (Wide) — 360mm (Tele)] F number F3.3 (Wide) —... - Page 74 (4:3) (3:2) (16:9) 16MP: 4608×3456 14MP: 4608×3072 12MP: 4608×2592 10MP: 3648×2736 2MP: 1920×1080 Number of Still Image 5MP: 2592×1944 Recording Pixels 3MP: 2048×1536 0.3MP: 640×480 Movie 1280×720(30/15fps), 640×480(30fps), 320×240(30fps) Manual, Auto, Portrait, Movie, Panorama, Scene [Auto Scene, Landscape, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape, Shooting Modes Sketch, Snow, Children, ID, Glass, Photo Frame, Panning Shot, Night Portrait, Fish Eye, Party, Indoor, Leaf, Museum]...
- Page 75 LCD Display 3.0inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600 AF Method Single-AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds (Manual: 30 Seconds) Continuous Shooting Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show Playback Modes Zoom (Approx.
- Page 76 Flash Method Internal Flash Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Force Flash, Force Off, Slow Flash Modes Flash Synchro, Slow Synchro + Red-Eye (Wide) Approx. 0.5m ~ 4.7m (ISO800) Shooting Range (Tele) Approx. 1.0m ~ 2.6m (ISO800) Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB Recording Media SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [MMC Card not supported] Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB)
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Page 77: Prompts And Warning Messages
Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action The camera battery is used up. It is a Warning!! Battery Replace with new battery. warning indicating that the camera is exhausted. The camera will shut down in 2 seconds. going to shut down. The lens is jammed or some foreign Lens obstruction, Re-start Turn off the camera and restart it to... - Page 78 Message Description Action When a SD card lower than Class 4 is Replace SD card with a higher Class used to record a HD movie, the writing Slow access over 4. The message will disappear after speed will be slower and recording will 2 seconds.
- Page 79 Message Description Action Remove SD card and switch the lever on the Write Protect ! The SD card is locked. side of card to UNLOCK. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Replace SD card with another that has available Card Full ! Indicates that the SD card is full.
- Page 80 Message Description Action The file format does not support editing This image cannot or the edited file cannot be edited The message will disappear after 2 seconds. be edited. again. This indicates that the SD card exceeded Exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). Copy the data to your PC, format the memory maximum folder This could cause a long read time during...
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Page 81: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Camera does not turn on The battery has been depleted. Recharge the battery. The battery is not inserted Correctly reinstall the battery. correctly. Camera turns off suddenly The battery has been depleted. Recharge the battery. during operation The picture is blurred Camera shakes while taking a... - Page 82 Problem Possible Causes Solution Saving data to memory card is Using a memory card below Use an SD card with write Class higher slow Class 4 may result in slower than 4 to improve performance. recording times. Cannot write to the memory The SD memory card has Release the write lock of the memory card...
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