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Ricoh RDC-5000 Operation Manual

1. The factory default setting is auto mode Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto Mode e Monochrome objects e Objects lit by multiple light sources In auto mode subjects lacking in white tones may not achieve an appropriate white balance When shooting such subjects add a white object to the composition White balance modes can only be set in recording mode and not in playback mode e The flash will not fire in the following white balance modes daylight fluorescent light tungsten light and cloudy overcast mode Enable the keep settings mode to save the white balance mode setting See Keep Settings p 106 62 Displaying the Settings Menu Set the mode dial to 3 and press the MENU button The record menu will be displayed e To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the V or A button to select FECA WHITE BALANCE and press the ENTER A button Foc The white balance settings menu will be displayed INTERVAL MODE BACK MENU J i manmanene nnnnanA o e To cancel the operation and return to the record menu press the MENU button Switching from One White Balance Mode to Another You can switch from one white balance mode to another from the settings menu that is displayed See the following sections concerning each mode Daylight Mode p 63 Cloudy Mode Overcast Mode p 64 Fluoresce
2. PIC Image quality Mode p 83 m 18 19 100 0045 1800x1200 N 1800 x 1200 900 x 600 Fine Mode F e 1800 x 1200 900 x 600 Normal Mode N Daylight Mode Cloudy Mode Overcast Mode lt gt e Tungsten Light mode e Fluorescent Light Mode IN CARD internal card memory p 42 e Internal memory SmartMedia aa Z Recording Data Indicator Displays the remaining number of pictures PIC Image quality Mode p 43 1800 x 1200 900 x 600 Fine Mode F e 1800 x 1200 900 x 600 Normal Mode N 1800 x 1200 900 x 600 Economy Mode E Battery Symbol p 13 29 Self Timer Mode p 67 Recording Data No of the image file displayed Total no of files recorded File Name Name of the image file displayed Image Protect Mark p 87 aca 1999 05 15 10 12 1800 x 1200 900 x 600 Economy Mode E 12 Battery symbol Shooting Date and Time All items of information are shown for illustration purposes During actual camera operation only the relevant items are displayed The camera will switch off automatically auto power off to conserve the battery if it is left idle no buttons switches or other controls operated for about 5 minutes To resume use turn the camera on again e You can disable the auto power off feature p 103 The auto power off mode does not function whe
3. How To Cancel the Setting Follow the above procedures and select the other language in step above The display on the LCD monitor will then change accordingly e Enable the save mode to save the language setting See Keep Settings p 106 104 Changing Video Out Signal Method NTSC PAL Switches the video system for connecting the camera to a TV set to play record images on TV eB see Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries p 122 Set the mode dial to SETUP The setup menu is displayed To cancel the operation set the mode dial to another mode Press the V or A button to select VIDEO OUT MODE Press the ENTER button and select between NTSC and PAL The video system setting is updated When the setting is complete set the mode dial to select another mode FORMAT DATE SETTING pi Oe a ay a ae KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND A AUTO POWER OFF LANGUAGE 7 VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC VERSION SEL ENTER FORMAT DATE SETTING 519907104 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND AUTO POWER OFF LANGUAGE ENGLISH ON ON VIDEO OUT MODE PAL VERSION SEL ENTER How To Cancel the Setting D Follow the above procedures and select the other video system in step e When setting to PAL this camera cannot be used as a monitor for the video printer etc The LCD monitor would appear blank when the video cable is connected to vide
4. Switch the display mode between zoom and multi image playback and so on See Multi Image Playback p 84 Zoom Playback p 85 Auto Playback p 86 E Files That Can Be Played on the Camera The following kinds of files can be played on this camera e Files recorded on this camera Files transferred from a PC using software compatible with this camera e Files shot with another brand of camera See Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera p 88 e The UNMATCHED FILE message will be displayed if an unplayable file is encountered e Data recorded on the Ricoh RDC 300Z RDC 4300 4200 digital camera can also be displayed but Multi Image Playback zoom playback sound file or NC file playback is not possible 82 Playing an Image File Follow the procedure below to play files recorded in still picture text mode or continuous shooting mode Set the mode dial to The most recently recorded file is played back on the LCD monitor amp Playback Display p 80 Press the CARD IN button to select the source for playback Press the V or A button to select the file to be played back 100 0012 1800x1200 N Cycle forward Press the A Q button 4 Cycle backward Press the W 4 button 2 5 Playback Display If pictures are taken in the fo
5. ee eee eee e tenes eeeeeeeeeeeeaeeneeeees Displays the Current Version Information ecceseeeeeeeeseetereeees Changing LCD Confirmation ccceceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeaeeees Changing the LCD Setting 00 0 ee eesesceeseeseeeeeeeeseeeeeteeeeeeeeaeesaeeeaeees Initializing Settings 22c cdeeen ewes heres nee cue seuneenes Using the Remote Control eccceeeseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeseneeeeeeee SHOGUN se ves cide eit ea ie E EE TA E ESA PAYING sirean n E Aaa aa e ELEN Erasing farasin a a N a A aR Accessories Handling Precautions Care and Storage TroubleshootiNg sssini eee apeta arena enea EE A ae i aeaiiai Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries cceeeeees About the Warranty and Servicing ccccceeseceseeeeeeeeeeeneeesseeeenaees Specilicationss ncn ehh i ieee Recording Capacities eeescceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeseaeeeseeeseaeeeaten Ricoh Service Offices cs 0 73 aetisen din Man E a a erne aaa hele 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 Warning A Caution This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or
6. DPOF PROTECT sc0c000ss BACK MENU START ENTER COPY iiiaae SELECT FOLDER DPOF Fiicisccesisecccievstivne Erase Menu With the camera turned on set the mode dial to WI mode dial to another mode MENU ERASE ON ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES ERASE ALL IMAGES SEL ENTER Displays an enlanged image p 85 Plays all images automatically within a preset length of time p 86 Protects image files from erasure p 87 Copies shot images from internal memory to a SmartMedia memory card and vice versa p 89 Plays images shot with another brand of camera p 88 Select this function to generate recorded images for submission to digital printing services or other applications p 91 To exit the erase menu set the ERASE SINGLE IMAGE Erases selected images one at a time except protected images p 95 Erases all the files from the card except protected images p 96 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES Erases multiple selected images except for protected files at once p 97 The PC setting on the mode dial is used to transfer image files from the camera to a PC 18 19 Basic Operation Quick Reference This section provides introductory information about the Ricoh RDC 5000 digital camera Further details can be found in the reference pages mentioned below Loading the Batteries p 27 29 Load the batt
7. Insert the SmartMedia memory card into the card insert slot and close the card door Push the SmartMedia memory card fully into position with the contact surface facing up Contact surface 32 Insert the SmartMedia memory card in the correct direction Do not insert it at an angle The camera will not turn on when the card door is open E Removing Card Check that the camera is turned off and then open the card door Turning on the Camera p 41 Press the button and pull the SmartMedia memory card straight out of the slot Pressing the button will cause the SmartMedia memory card to pop out a little Then pull it straight out of position peels Buon rE Close the card door e Never remove the SmartMedia memory card while data is being recorded or erased The data stored on the card could be lost or damaged e When the SmartMedia memory card has been removed place it in the antistatic case supplied or other protective cover Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card Before using a new SmartMedia memory card or a SmartMedia memory card that has been used on another device such as a PC you need to format initialize it with the camera e Formatting will erase all the files recorded on the SmartMedia memory card including protected files Do not format SmartMedia memory cards on a PC e The SmartMedia formatted by the other device may not be used 33
8. Insert the SmartMedia memory card and slide the power switch to turn on the camera Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card p 32 Turning On the Camera p 41 Set the mode dial to SETUP The setup menu will be displayed Press the V or A button to select FORMAT and press the ENTER button Teg tone SETTINGS VIDEO OUT MODE VERSION SEL ENTER Press the V or A button to select FORMAT MEMORY CARD and press the ENTER button FORMAT MEMORY CARD FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY BACK MENU Press the shutter release button The FORMATTING message is displayed while the camera is formatting the SmartMedia a a Mere te CANCEL MENU memory card When formatting is completed the setup menu will reappear Turn the mode dial to choose another mode A SmartMedia memory card with a write protect pad attached to it cannot be formatted Remove the pad to format the SmartMedia memory card 34 Before You Start Recording This section explains the initial camera adjustments and pointers you should know before starting to record pictures Setting the Date and Time The date and time are recorded when you shoot a picture You will need to adjust these settings when you first use the camera and each time you change time zones on trips Use the yy mm dd format to set the date Time is displayed in the 24 hour clock format Midnight is expr
9. ssccesesseeesseeneeeeeeenens 59 Setting the Exposure Compensation 60 Setting the Exposure Compensation 60 Changing the White Balance Mode 62 Daylight Mode scccssseesseeeresseeeeeesseeeensnenes 63 Cloudy Mode Overcast Mode 2 0 64 Tungsten Light Mode ccsseesssseeessseeeenes 65 Fluorescent Light Mode sssecesssseeenseseeees 66 Special Shooting Functions cssseeeeeees 67 Using the Self Timer cseccsseeseeeneseneees 67 Focus Lock Shooting sssccsseeceseeeseeesseeneees 68 Manual Focus Shooting ccscccsssseeeeeeeees 70 Date Imprinting Mode cccssseeseseeenseeeeees 71 Redeye Reduction Mode s eeeeeeeeeees 72 Monochrome Mode Black amp White Sepia 73 Interval Time lapse Shooting Mode 74 Macro Shooting Close up Shooting 76 S Mode Shutter Speed csscceseeseeeeeens 77 Changing Recording Modes This section explains how to change recording modes e For explanations of the recording mode indications appearing on the LCD monitor see Selecting a Recording Mode p 44 Text Mode Records text in a crisp image by accentuating the black portion of the text with the hues of the surrounding areas being suppressed Set the mode dial to 3 and press the MENU button The record menu is displayed e To cancel the operation press t
10. 125 Built in Flash e Type e Range Modes Auto About 0 4 to 3 0 m telescope About 0 4 to 3 4 m wide angle Off On Forced flash Slow synchro Auto Red eye reduction E Image Data Recording and Playback Image Resolution File Format Camera Compression Format Approximate File Sizes e 1792 x 1200 e 896 x 600 e 640 x 480 E Input Output Terminal e Power input e Video output e RS 232 C AUX E Body Tripod Screw Hole e Power Supply E Main Batteries e Type e Voltage Date backup battery Battery type Duration Auto Power Off E internal Memory Capacity 1792 x 1200 896 x 600 pixels JPEG Exif2 1 File System standard Design rule for Camera File System DCF JPEG baseline method F mode approx 795 KB N mode approx 401 KB E mode approx 204 KB F mode approx 270 KB N mode approx 139 KB E mode approx 73 KB F mode approx 157 KB N mode approx 82 KB E mode approx 45 KB 5 V AC adapter 1 0 Vp p 75 W For connecting to a PC Tapped 1 4 20 UNC Length less than 5 7 mm 0 22 AA alkaline batteries AA Ni MH batteries AA Ni Cd batteries 6 volts 1 5 volts x 4 batteries Super capacitor About 3 minutes Activated after more than 5 minutes 8 MB E Compatible Memory Cards for Recording and Playback e Type of Memory Capacity e Operating Voltage 126 SmartMedia memory card 2
11. E Record Menu With the camera turned on set the mode dial to IB and press the menu button To exit the record menu press the menu button again MENU RECORD RECORDING MODE WHITE BALANCE ea FOCUS DATE IMPRINT REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME INTERVAL MODE BACK MENU SEL ca ENTER MENU RECORD S MODE BACK MENU SEL SORE ENTER RECORDING MODE 0ccccsssseseeeeeee WHITE BALANCE Exposure compensation FOCUS eseseseeeeee DATE IMPRINT REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME INTERVAL MODE S Mode cccccccesseeee Switches between recording modes such as text continuous shooting and still picture p 52 Switches between the white balance settings p 62 Sets the exposure compensation p 60 Switches between auto focus and manual focus p 70 Records images with date p 71 Reduces the red eye when shooting live subjects with flash p 72 Records images in Black amp White or sepia p 73 Switches interval time lapse setting on and off p 74 Sets the shutter speed to a faster setting for shooting in dim light p 77 17 E Play Menu With the camera turned on set the mode dial to amp and press the menu button To exit the play menu press the menu button again ZOOM PLAYBACK ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT Cc S AUTO PLAYBACK OPY ELECT FOLDER
12. Only the pictures that have been taken with this camera can be erased Depending on the SmartMedia capacity it may take a short time to erase a file after turning on the power or changing the mode dial Operation Flow To erase image files follow the steps below Turn on the Camera Slide the power switch on and set the mode dial to ERASE Switch To the Erase Mode Set the mode dial to TJ Select a source file to erase Select the internal memory or the SmartMedia of the source file to erase See Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card p 32 Select the Erase Mode Select the modes from Erase Erase All Images Erase Selected Files Images Select a File Select a file for the modes of Erase Erase Selected Files Images Erase Erase a file See Erase p 95 Erase All Images p 96 Erase Selected Files images p 97 94 The selected file is erased e Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased Before starting to erase a file make sure that you want to erase it Set the mode dial to T and press the CARD IN button to select a source file to be erased An erase menu is displayed Press the V or A button to select ERASE SINGLE IMAGE and press the ENTER button The erase single image menu is displayed FN e To cancel the operation set the mode dial to another mode Press t
13. Image quality Mode Press the PIC button and select a PIC Image quality mode 0EH Gon GOB Gua G0 GB Pressing the PIC button displays the settings menu The PIC Image quality mode changes each time the PIC button is pressed Press the PIC button and make your choice om OO oO 000x000 O0 43 Approximate File Sizes by PIC Image quality Mode PIC Mode Approx File Size PIC Mode Approx File Size 1800F 795 KB 900F 270 KB 1800N 401 KB 900N 139 KB 1800E 204 KB 900E 73 KB e Image sizes are 1792 x 1200 pixels and 896 x 600 pixels The table below shows the maximum number of recordable images associated with each PIC mode Size PIC mode Approx No of recordable images F mode 9 1792 x 1200 N mode 19 E mode 38 F mode 29 896 x 600 N mode 55 E mode 99 In the case of a 8 MB SmartMedia memory card in each PIC mode For the number of recordable images by SmartMedia memory card capacity and by PIC Image quality mode see Recording Capacities p 127 With this product and in this manual the resolutions are stated as 1800 x 1200 and 900 x 600 Selecting a Recording Mode The camera offers three recording modes still text and continuous shooting Select the mode best suited to your photographic needs E Switching Recording Modes The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the record
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15. MEMORY y Error message Error Reference Message Explanation and Remedy Page FORMAT CARD The SmartMedia memory card is P 33 unformatted Format the card with the camera before using it FORMAT Format the internal memory before using it P 107 INTERNAL MEMORY CARD ERROR A SmartMedia memory card of this type is not supported by this camera If the error display does not clear reset the LCD monitor to its factory default How to reset With the terminal cover open press the reset button If the error display still won t clear call your dealer or our service contact LCD Panel E Initial display SETUP mode The LCD panel appears blank 14 Displays Appearing during Recording Battery Symbol p 13 29 Recording Destination p 42 e Internal memory m rc z SmartMedia memory card NEE 6 ste 0 ve em a it Flash Off A N Built in Flash p 55 _ 4 G00 ED Forced Flash 4 e Slow Sync 4 blinking Auto Flash no mark appearing as a PIC mode Self Timer p 67 Recording Information Indicator Displays the available picture count and the remaining recording time PIC Mode p 43 1800 900 Fine Mode F 1800 900 Normal Mode N 1800 900 Economy Mode E Redeye Reduction Mode p 72 e The recording information indicato
16. e recording information o l LN LCD Monitor Display Press the DISPLAY button to switch displays Cy oo appearing on the LCD monitor If the LCD monitor Pee ates is not used press the DISPLAY button to save the batteries Press the DISPLAY button again to enable the LCD monitor You may set the camera to come up with the LCD monitor disabled when it is powered on See Changing the LCD Setting p 110 Slide the power switch again and the power will turn off with the lens barrier and monitor cover closed In a play or erase mode the lens barrier won t open or close when you turn on the power switch fips Auto Power Off The camera will turn off automatically auto power off to conserve the battery if it is left idle no buttons switches or other controls operated for more than 5 minutes To resume use turn the power on again You can disable the auto power off mode See Auto Power Off Setting p 103 O The auto power off mode does not function when the camera is powered by an AC adapter e If the keep settings function is enabled the flash exposure compensation white balance recording mode date imprint language card in and S mode settings in effect just before the camera was turned off are saved See Keep settings p 106 Selecting IN CARD Internal memory SmartMedia memory card Memory Select whether to record shot files in internal memory or o
17. or otherwise insufficiently caring for the camera Submergence exposure to floods or spilled alcoholic or other beverages allowing sand or mud to enter the camera exposure to physical shocks or dropping of the camera 3 After a full year has passed from the purchase date you will become responsible for all repair fees including those incurred at an authorized service center 4 You will be responsible for all repair fees even within the warranty period if the warranty card is not attached or if the distributor s name or the purchase date have been changed or are not indicated on the card 5 Expenses for overhauls and thorough inspections as a result of a customer s special request will be charged to the customer whether or not they are incurred during the warranty period 6 This warranty only applies to the camera and not to the accessories such as the hard case and wrist strap nor does it apply to the consumables provided such as batteries 7 Any consequential damage arising from the failure of this camera such as expenses for taking pictures or loss of expected profit will not be reimbursed whether it occurs during the warranty period or not 8 The above provisions refer to repairs offered free of charge and do not limit your legal rights The intention of the above provisions is also described in the warranty card provided with this camera 9 Parts essential to the servicing of this camera that is components r
18. record menu and select RECORDING MODE Press the ENTER button to select a recording mode and then press the MENU button to return to the original display Press the 4 V or A button to select the desired size of the subject Observe the position of the subject by looking through the viewfinder or at the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button to record the image 21 Changing the Flash Mode p 55 59 Set the mode dial to 3 m Press the flash mode button to select a flash mode You can choose Flash Off Auto 4 Forced Flash 4 or Slow synchro mode 4 flashing The selected mark will be displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel Press the shutter release button to record the image Set the mode dial to f3 Press the self timer button The self timer is now set The amp mark will be displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel Press the shutter release button to record the image The self timer LED will start flashing and the utter will be released after a delay of about 10 seconds Slide the power switch on and set the mode dial to gt Press the V or A button to select a file you wish to view The multi image and zoom playback features allow you to view several image files at once or magnify an image p 84 85 22
19. 0 e J RECORDING The maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously depends on the picture mode No of Pixels F Mode N Mode E Mode 1800 x 1200 2 5 9 900 x 600 7 14 28 The maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously at once is indicated above The available space of the SmartMedia memory card or internal memory may allow continued shooting Continuous shooting stops when as many as 9 999 files have been recorded In this case format the SmartMedia memory card or internal memory card to resume continuous shooting In continuous shooting mode no image appears on the LCD while pictures are being taken Set Keep Setting to save the recording mode setting See Keep Settings p 106 Canceling the Mode Setting In step above turn the mode dial to choose another mode 54 Changing Flash Modes This section explains how to change the flash mode Switch the flash mode to meet your photographic needs E Flash Modes The mode screen will change in the following sequence as you switch the flash mode Flash Off Mode Auto Mode Forced Flash Mode Slow synchro Mode i 12 Taiscoxrz00 n gt 4n l gt t ow 1 2 Dhisooxtzo0 n gt oe m Dteooxizoo 12 n w E The factory default settin
20. 4 8 16 32 MB 3 3 volts Recording Capacities The table below gives approximate recording picture counts available by SmartMedia memory card capacity and by PIC mode Recording approximate Recording Approximate Type PIC Mode Mode Recording Type PIC Mode Mode Recording Picture counts Picture counts F 2 F 19 1800 x 1200 N 4 1800 x 1200 N 38 E 9 E 76 F 7 F 58 2MB 900 x 600 N 14 16MB 900 x 600 N 110 E 26 E 199 F 12 F 99 640 x 480 N 23 640 x 480 N 166 E 41 E 332 F 4 F 39 1800 x 1200 N 9 1800 x 1200 N 76 E 19 E 153 F 14 F 117 4MB 900 x 600 N 27 32MB 900 x 600 N 221 D E 49 E 399 F 24 F 199 z 640 x 480 N 45 640 x 480 N 332 2 E 82 E 665 F 9 z 1800x1200 N 19 e E 38 F 29 8MB 900 x 600 N 55 E 99 F 49 640 x 480 N 90 E 165 The picture size of 640 x 480 is available with the digital zoom function enabled e Internal memory is similar to an 8 MB SmartMedia memory card 127 CE Declaration of Conformity The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC INFORMATION TO THE USER USA FCC Part15 Class B The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against har
21. AC adapter optional to the camera and power the camera from a household electrical source Using the AC Adapter Before using the AC adapter be sure to read the safety precautions in the accompanying manual 29 1 peels Buine5 Check that the camera is turned off and then open the terminal cover amp p Turning on the Camera p 41 Connect the AC adapter cable to the power supply terminal DC input on the camera Insert the power plug into the electrical outlet If batteries are loaded in the camera while it is connected to a household power source the camera is powered from the AC source and not by the batteries Cee Insert the power plug and connection cable securely If the plug or cable works loose during recording the data may be lost or damaged If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter while operating the camera recording playback or erasing the camera will switch off to determine the power source This may cause the data to be lost or damaged To avoid this connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned off 30 SmartMedia Memory Cards This section explains the types and usage of SmartMedia memory cards What is a SmartMedia Memory Card Files are recorded as data on the SmartMedia memory card in your camera The following types of SmartMedia memory card can be used e Capacity cee 2 MB 4 MB 8 MB 16 M
22. Dirty remote control transmitter or Clean with a soft dry cloth camera sensor Dead remote control batteries Replace CR2032 lithium batteries LCD monitor Area captured by autofocus field There is no malfunction brightness and the surrounding area have changes during contrasting light levels or the autofocus entire subject is dark operation Vertical lines Phenomenon occurring with There is no malfunction Never shoot the appear on pictures of bright subjects known Sun etc image as the smudge phenomenon E Miscellaneous Problem Cause Solution Page SmartMedia Wrong type of SmartMedia Use a SmartMedia memory card specified 32 memory card memory card for the camera ao fitinto SmartMedia memory card Insert the SmartMedia memory card the 32 So incorrectly oriented correct way Camera will not Dead batteries Replace batteries 27 operare fone Camera malfunction Slide the power off and on once Turnthe eecuiehae mode dial to ia or If the problem anor witches persists 1 reset the camera by sliding ium ae the power switch after removing the main manipulate batteries and 2 reinstall the batteries and try to operate the camera again Date and time Date and time setting is incorrect Reset the date and time 35 are wrong Date and time Battery removed The date setting is reset if the battery has 35 were set but been removed for about 3 minutes or disappeared longer Set the date again Fill won t erase Camera
23. Press the enter button to start playing files automatically at the specified time interval Playback will continue until you cancel it MENU AUTO PLAYBACK CANCEL MENU START INTER How To Cancel Auto Playback Press any button such as the shutter release button or zoom button to cancel an auto playback in progress Protecting a File You can protect valuable files from being erased accidentally Formatting the SmartMedia memory card will erase protected as well as unprotected files Set the mode dial to A and press the MENU button The play menu will be displayed e To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the V or A button to select PROTECT and press the ENTER button The protection settings menu will be displayed To cancel the operation and return to the play menu press the MENU button Press the V or A button to select the file you wish to protect and press the ENTER button The selected file will be protected and the M mark will be displayed If you keep the setting repeat step ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK EROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER POF BACK MENU START ENTER FN Bu se1g y9eq eld O Press the MENU button to cancel the protect setting The screen returns to the play menu Press the MENU button again to cancel the operation Protected files cannot be erased until the protec
24. above tend to narrow depending on the ambient environment In an extremely cold environment warming the batteries by hand for example could allow you to take more pictures Where the ambient temperature is extremely low use of rechargeable Ni Cd batteries is recommend for their cold resistance Choose rechargeable batteries having as high a capacitance as possible The capacitance rating is marked in the unit mAh Increased use of the flash or zoom feature or the LCD monitor would speed up the exhaustion of the batteries Cut their usage to a minimum required The available picture count tends to increase when they are recorded in the 900 x 600 recording mode Copying or erasing images repeatedly would also accelerate the exhaustion of the batteries lt Note gt You are advised to make spare batteries available when powering the camera from the internal batteries alone The battery symbol qa when lit indicates that the camera s internal batteries have a diminishing voltage Make spare batteries available Rechargeable Size AA Ni Cd and Ni MH batteries have a characteristic tendency to turn off their power immediately when the battery symbol is lit E Handling Precautions Do not use damaged batteries or batteries at the end of their service lives Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts Using an AC Adapter When using the camera for extended periods of time to shoot or playback images connect an
25. as needed STANDARD PRINT 124 125 O Press the MENU button to exit the print copy count setting Turning the mode dial with this screen on STANDARD PRINT display will clear the setting Be sure to exit to CANCEL PRINT ORDER the play menu How To Cancel the Setting Follow the above procedures and set a print copy count of 0 in step Choose CANCEL PRINT ORDER to cancel all the settings See How To Cancel the DPOF Settings p 93 E Specifying an Index Print Copy Count The index print feature allows all the images stored in the RICOH folder to print on a reduced scale You can use the index print feature to list the images recorded in the folder for visual confirmation or to specify an index for specifying a print count Press the V or A button to select INDEX PRINT COPIES and press the ENTER button STANDARD PRINT An index print copy count setup menu is displayed 92 To cancel the operation and return to the play menu press the MENU button Press the V or A button to specify an index print copy count and press the ENTER button The index print copy count is set Press the MENU button to exit the index print copy count setting Turning the mode dial with this screen on display will clear the setting Be sure to exit to the play menu INDEX PRINT COPIES 20 COPIES CANCEL MENU START ENTER STANDARD PRINT INDEX P
26. batteries into the camera and how to connect the AC adapter to power the camera from a household electrical outlet Loading the AA Batteries Mount AA batteries and operate the camera e If you use commercial batteries use of rechargeable AA batteries nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride batteries is recommended Rechargeable Batteries peels Buon rE e Before using commercially available rechargeable AA Ni Cd or AA Ni MH batteries read the safety precautions in the accompanying manual e Use only the specified AA batteries e Never use batteries of an unrecommended type such as manganese battery as this could damage the camera or LCD monitor and cause them to fail Certain types of batteries may become hot after an extended period of use Allow them to cool before unloading them Do not use commercially available batteries that are designed for specific kinds of equipment such as those marked For CD players only in this product When purchasing batteries read the battery instructions carefully to make sure that they can be used for this product Remove the batteries form the camera before leaving it out service for long 27 Check that the camera is turned off and then open the battery cover by pressing the catch and sliding it in the direction shown B Turning on the Camera p 41 Load the batteries Cpe Make sure that the batteries are loaded with the posi
27. button held and then press the shutter release button down fully Note e You can also use the manual focus to focus on the subject See Manual Focus Shooting p 70 69 Bunooys pavueapy o Manual Focus Shooting The manual focus function can be used to manually adjust the focal setting for subjects difficult to bring into focus with autofocus Set the mode dial to 6 and press the MENU button The record menu will be displayed e To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the W or A button to select FOCUS Press the ENTER button to select MF and press the MENU button The manual focus function is now set O Press the Y or A button to focus on the subject and press the shutter release button to take the picture To vary the size of the subject on the LCD monitor press the A CAD or W 4 button with the shutter release button lightly pressed How To Cancel the Manual Focus Mode D Follow the above procedures and select AF in step RECORDING MODE WHITE BALANCE FOCUS i DATE IMPRINT REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME INTERVAL MODE Oo000FO gt F 777 TT maaan o BACK MENU SEL SENTER RECORDING MODE 2 WHITE BALANCE l FOCUS DATE IMPRINT s
28. camera is turned off 106 After confirming the setting press the MENU button The setup menu will be displayed Set the mode dial to another mode How To Cancel the Settings Follow the above procedures changing the setting to OFF in step The settings will now revert to their defaults when the power is shut off Formatting Internal Memory When internal memory becomes full format it e Formatting internal memory will erase all the files recorded in it whether they are protected or unprotected Copy files to the SmartMedia memory card as needed before formatting internal memory See Copying Image Files p 89 Set the mode dial to SETUP The setup menu is displayed To cancel the operation set the mode dial to another mode Press the V or A button to select FORMAT and press the ENTER button The format setup menu is displayed e To cancel the operation and return to the setup menu press the MENU button FORMAT DATE SETTING ST ws KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND AUTO POWER OFF LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC VERSION SEL ENTER 107 O1 D gt 5 fa D Press the V or A button to select FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY and press the enter button O Press the shutter release button The message FORMATTING is displayed and formatting of internal memory begins When the formatting is complete the setup menu is d
29. dial to A and press the CARD IN button to select a recording destination The most recently recorded file will be played back Playback Display p 80 D D o 5 fa O Choose a file by pressing the FWD A or REV V button on the remote control unit The remote control unit buttons are operated in the same way as the buttons on the camera RELEASE o ERASE FWD PROGR AM O ins a GO MULTI 113 Magnifying an Image Zoom Playback Entering the mode Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control unit Moving the playback position Press the FWD A or REV V button Canceling the mode setting Press the ENTER button to return to the normal playback display va Displaying Multiple Images Multi Image Playback Entering the mode Press the MULTI button on the remote control unit Moving the selected file Press the FWD A or REV V button Canceling the mode setting Press the ENTER button and the selected file will appear on the normal playback display screen You can use the remote control unit to erase a recorded file at a time e Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased Before starting to erase files make sure that you want to erase them Set the camera s mode dial to T And press the CARD IN button to select a source file to erase The erase menu will open
30. its factory defaults Set the mode dial to SETUP The SETUP menu will open To cancel the setting turn the mode dial to choose another mode Press the V or A button to choose INITIALIZE SETTING and press the ENTER button The initialize settings menu will open To cancel the operation press the MENU button to return to the SETUP menu Press the shutter release button The settings will be reset to their factory defaults Recorded files are preserved intact even when the settings are initialized When the initialization is complete the SETUP menu appears again Turn the mode dial to choose another mode LCD CONFIRMATION LCD SETTING UNUA A CZE SETTING SEL ENTER INITIALIZE SETTING START RELEASE CANCEL MENU 111 5 snooue aoSiiN Using the Remote Control The DR 3 remote control unit optional makes it possible to record and play back images from a remote location D The remote control receiver is located on the right side of the lens Operate the remote control unit by pointing it at the remote control receiver For instructions on replacing the batteries and maintaining the remote control unit refer to the accompanying manual Some procedures differ when performed on the remote control unit and on the camera itself Follow the instructions below to use the remote control unit The remote control unit can be used to op
31. make necessary corrections Each time you press the ENTER button the flashing digit changes from year to month day hour and minute After you have set the number of minutes press the ENTER button again The clock gets started and the LCD monitor returns to the SET UP menu Turn the mode dial to select another mode 36 DA TIE SETTING CANCEL MENU SEL ENTER l DATE SETTING 1999 1 970 OQ CANCEL MENU SEL ENTER DATE SETTING CANCEL MENU SEL ENTER e You can set the time correctly by pressing the ENTER button at the same time as a time signal sounds e Press the MENU button in the middle of an operation to cancel it The date and time settings are reset if the battery has been removed for about 3 minutes or longer as at replacement Set the date and time again fps Howto Verify the Date and Time Press the ENTER button to view the date and time settings in the LCD monitor for verification See LCD Monitor Display Function p 50 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness paues umag You can adjust the brightness setting of the LCD monitor Turn the brightness adjustment dial on Sa the bottom of the camera left or right to OS am 2 adjust the LCD monitor brightness to a S eS favorable setting for viewing lt lt How To Hold the Camera Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in bl
32. memory card that has 32 not formatted by your camera been formatted and recorded by your camera SmartMedia memory card Insert a SmartMedia memory card containing 32 contains incorrectly recorded files pictures property recorded by the camera SmartMedia memory card Check the format type 82 contains files in a format not read by the camera Card door open Ensure that card door is securely closed 32 Video interface cable poorly Check connection 81 connected Source of interference such as Relocate camera away from source electric motor nearby SmartMedia memory card contact Clean contact surface with soft dry cloth 31 surface dirty The video I O switch is set on IN Set video I O switch is set on OUT 81 Replay is not Error in internal memory in the Copy required files from internal memory 89 107 clear camera to the SmartMedia memory card and format internal memory Error with SmartMedia memory card Test camera with another SmartMedia memory card If second card displays well problem is with card not camera 120 incorrect Problem Cause Solution Page Display shut off Dead batteries Replace batteries 27 Auto power off activated Slide power on again 41 Remote control Obstruction between the remote Remove the obstruction Sensor is on unit will not control unit and camera sensor the left side of the lens work
33. of Time Supplying power to the camera from a household AC outlet using an optional AC adapter is recommended for shooting over extended periods of time See Using an AC Adapter p 29 e Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting the AC adapter When you are away on overseas trips you may view recorded image on a PAL TV set See Changing Video out Signal Method NTSC PAL p 105 e You may use this camera as a monitor for a video printer or other video gear NTSC only Set the video I O switch to IN and connect the video cable to the video output terminal of the video gear The LCD monitor would appear blank when the video cable is connected to video gear after the video I O switch is changed to PAL e The LCD monitor would appear blank if you connect the video interface cable to the camera when its video I O switch is set to PAL 81 Playing Back a File This section provides instructions for playing back recorded image files Operation Flow To play back an image file follow the steps below Turn on the Camera Slide the power switch on and set the mode dial to P p 41 Select a source file to playback Select the internal memory or SmartMedia of the source for playback See Insert a SmartMedia Memory Card p 32 Select a File Press the zoom button to select a file See Playing an Image File p 83 Vv Switch Display Modes
34. performance so take extra care not to get it dirty Do not wipe dust or smears off the lens with your fingers Use a lens blower readily available at most photographic suppliers to blow dust off or a very soft cloth to wipe it lightly Be particularly diligent in cleaning the lens after use at the beach or around chemicals f your camera should malfunction take it to the nearest Ricoh service office This product generates high voltages and disassembly is hazardous Under no circumstances should you attempt to disassemble it yourself Never use solvents benzine insecticides or other volatile substances on the equipment as this may deform or dissolve it Be careful not to let objects rub against the LCD monitor or the LCD panel as it is readily susceptible to scratching To clean the LCD monitor or the LCD panel wipe it gently with a soft cloth that has been moistened in diluted detergent and well wrung Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth O Remove the batteries and AC adapter from the camera before commencing any of the above E Storage To prevent possible failures avoid storing the camera in places that are Hot and damp or subject to sharp temperature or humidity changes Sandy or dusty Subject to strong vibrations In contact with chemicals such as insecticides or rubber or PVC products for extended periods of time Near sources of strong electromagnetism such as motors transformers a
35. press Use macro mode for subjects located about 4 cm 1 6 inches to 40 cm The optional remote control unit is convenient to use when the camera is mounted on a tripod or similar device and the shutter release button is tant D e Pictures take in S mode may occasionally have some noise S Mode Shutter Speed S mode the shutter is released faster to make low light shots possible If the SLOW SHUTTER message appears on the LCD monitor when you point the camera at a dark subject and press the shutter release button lightly S mode will help reduce camera shake that tends to occur in this situation e Pictures taken in S mode may occasionally have some noise Set the mode dial to and press the MENU button The record menu will be displayed To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the V or A button to select S MODE Press the ENTER button to select ON and press the MENU button The S mode is now set BACK MENU SEL ENTER MENU RECORD S MODE ON BACK MENU 77 oO Buljooys peosueapy O Press the shutter release button to take the picture The camera will automatically determine whether to shoot in S mode or not according to the brightness of the subject If the SLOW SHUTTER message appears on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button lightly the shot will be taken in S mode iN
36. select the MENU SET UP LCD CONFIRMATION image confirmation time LCD SETTING 5 INITIALIZE SETTING The image confirmation time is selectable from among 0 second 1 second 2 seconds and 3 seconds When the setting is complete turn the mode dial to switch to another mode Restoring the Setting Select 1 SEC in step above SEL ENTER snooue aosiiN 109 Changing the LCD Setting The camera comes up with the LCD monitor enabled or disabled when it is powered on in a recording mode You may set the camera to have the LCD monitor disabled when it is powered on to save the batteries Set the mode dial to SETUP The SETUP menu will open To cancel the operation turn the mode dial Press the W or A button to select LCD SETTING ee ee INITIALIZE SETTING SEL ENTER Press the enter button to select OFF Fea The camera when powered on in a recording ee ee LON hake mode will now come up with the LCD monitor ase Eira a PA disabled Press the DISPLAY button to switch the monitor display See LCD Monitor Display p 41 SEL ENTER When the setting is complete turn the mode dial to switch to another mode Restoring the Setting Select ON as an LCD initial display option in step 110 You can reset all settings except for the date Initializing Settings D e Data set by Keep Settings will also be initialized to
37. the zoom indication bar will appear on the LCD monitor Press the W button to adjust the subject size to your liking Digital Zoom Function If you keep the A CA button for at least 2 seconds when the lens is set at the maximum telephoto position the digital zoom function is triggered to add an enhanced telephotographic effect to your shot Before using the digital zoom function make sure that the LCD monitor is On When the LCD monitor is off press the DISPLAY button When shooting a frame appears on the LCD monitor as shown on the right delineating the scope of the digital zoom At playback the shot will be played back in the same way as a normal shot To disable the digital zoom function press the W 4 button Keep the button pressed for 2 seconds When the digital zoom function is enabled shots taken will be recorded in 640 x 480 pixel format 46 How to View Images on the LCD Monitor Check the position of your subject by looking through the viewfinder or at the LCD monitor E Viewing Through the Viewfinder Aim the camera at the subject while viewing through the viewfinder Shooting Scope Frame the subject within the viewfinder Short Distance Correction Frame Compose your subject within this range when the distance to it is about 0 4 m and you are using the standard lens Autofocus Field Located at the center
38. the camera turned on set the mode dial to SET UP To cancel the setup menu turn the mode dial to select another mode FORMAT cccsecseee FORMAT DATE SETTING ee A Se Fa Naat KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND Ho AUTO POWER OFF LANGUAGE 3 DATE SETTING VIDEO OUT MODE VERSION KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND AUTO POWER OF Fi prnah LANGUAGE 0 VIDEO OUT MODE VERSION scseeeee 11SEC ON LCD CONFIRMATION SEL ENTER LCD SETTING INITIALIZE SETTING ccceeeeeee 16 Formats internal memory or a SmartMedia memory card which will erase protected as well as unprotected files p 33 107 Sets the date and time p 35 Saves camera settings p 106 Switches the electronic beep on and off p 102 Enables or disables the auto power off feature whereby the camera switches off automatically when left idle for about 5 minutes or longer p 103 Switches the LCD monitor display between Japanese and English p 104 Switches the camera between NTSC and PAL when it is connected to a TV set p 105 Displays current version information about the camera p 108 Sets the confirmation time for images after shooting p 109 Selects whether to let the camera come up with the LCD monitor enabled or disabled when it is powered on in a recording mode p 110 Initialize all the settings p 111
39. 12 1800x1200 N S MODE SLOW SHUTTER Moving the camera before the beep sounds after pressing the shutter release button could result in a blurred image How To Cancel the S Mode Follow the above procedures and select OFF in step S mode works only when the flash is disabled from firing e Enable the keep settings to save the S mode setting See Keep Settings p 106 78 Playback Display secssessenssseeeeesseeeeseseeee 80 Connecting to a TV ecceeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeseeneeeeeee 81 Playing Back a File assssssssunsssnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnn 82 Operation FIOW cccsecsseesseeesseeeeeeeeeseeeeeenes 82 Playing an Image File cesssseeeseseeeeeseeeeee 83 Multi Image Playback csessssseeseeeeeeenees 84 ZOOM Playback cccssseeessseeesseeeeessseenenseeenenss 85 Auto Playback cccsssseessseeeeesseeensseeeneneseenens 86 Protecting a File ccsssesssseeeesseeeeensseeeenseneee 87 Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera ci secs icc aenaran ae conden sauis a enaena shai Sorsa cos 88 Copying Image Files ssscssseseeeeeeeeeneee 89 Setting DPOF Direct Print of File 91 Setting a Printing Service ccsesseeeeeees 91 Erasing a File Image scssesseesssseeeenssseneeseeees 94 Operation FIOW cccseccsseesseeeneeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 94 EQ ASG ssc ivisedocdascesasundnivasdeswsacsivesuccvervecv
40. 2 setting other than auto to auto Batteries dead Replace batteries 27 Image dark Subject farther than approx 3 0 m Come closer to subject 65 even with flash 9 9 feet with the zoom on telephoto or approx 3 4 m 11 2 feet with the zoom on wide angle Image is too The camera is too close to the Retake picture without flash 56 bright subject Over exposed Use record menu to adjust exposure 60 compensation Brightness setting of LCD monitor Adjust brightness adjustment dial 37 not adjusted Image is too Shot in low light area with camera Press the flash button disengage flash off 56 dark set to flash off mode mode Under exposed Use record menu to adjust exposure 60 compensation Brightness setting of LCD monitor Adjust brightness adjustment dial 37 not adjusted Unnatural Shooting conditions difficult for Place a white object near the subject use 56 62 coloration of white balance in auto mode the flash or select one of the manual image white balance modes Date and other Screen display set to off Press the ENTER button to switch screen 50 recording data display mode will not display Can t playback Camera not set to play mode Set mode dial to 83 a ee won t The playback source is different Press the CARD IN button to change the 83 appea playback source SmartMedia memory card not Insert a SmartMedia memory card with 32 installed or doesn t contain any files recorded images Use SmartMedia memory card Use a SmartMedia
41. 76 images recorded in 1800N mode PC Card Adapter FS B53 Used to insert the SmartMedia memory card directly into the PC card slot Floppy Disk Adapter FS B10 Used to insert the SmartMedia memory card directly into the PC floppy disk drive e Microsoft MS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the United States of America and other countries All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners 116 Handling Precautions This camera is not waterproof Keep away from water rain beverages etc Consult your nearest Ricoh service office if any liquid gets into the camera Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to impacts Do not use the flash more than necessary in continuous shots to avoid overheating Never look through the viewfinder directly at the sun or intense light Your eyesight may be impaired Do not fire the lash close to a baby or infant s eyes Do not fire the flash by aiming the camera at a driver behind wheel A traffic accident may result Exercise caution to prevent sand or dust from getting into the camera in such environments as beaches or work sites Do not leave the camera for any length of time in particularly hot or humid places such as an automobile with the
42. ACK DISPLAY Moving the Selected File Press the Y RY button to advance to later files press the A CAJ button to return to earlier files e Unplayable files recorded on other equipment will be displayed on a blue background e Press the A button while the cursor is on the last lower right file will display the next set of six files press the W button while the cursor is on the first upper left file will display the previous set of six files O Press the DISPLAY button The normal screen will be displayed And the file of the reversed number will be displayed in the single image mode 84 Zoom Playback An image file that is played is displayed twice the height and width of the original e Only images recorded in sizes of 1800 x 1200 F N E and 900 x 600 F N E can be played zoomed Set the mode dial to A and press the MENU button The play menu will be displayed e To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the V or A button to select ZOOM PLAYBACK and press the ENTER button e To cancel the operation press the MENU button The screen returns to play menu See Playing an Image File p 83 The central part of the playback screen zooms in The file is then displayed in an magnified image Press the V or A button to verify the image file Press the A button to shift the playback position as shown by the solid line in the illustration shown on t
43. B 32 MB e Operating voltage 3 3 V 1 e There are numerous types of SmartMedia memory cards Before using a commercially available SmartMedia memory card check with its manufacturer that it is compatible with your camera By using an optional PC card adapter or floppy disk adapter you can insert a SmartMedia memory card directly into the PC card slot or floppy disk drive of your PC peels buen E Protecting Against Accidental Writing Attaching a write protect pad to a SmartMedia memory card will prevent accidental erasure or overwriting of recorded files Remove the write protect pad from the SmartMedia memory card to record or erase data protect pad If the write protect pad gets dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth E Handling Precautions SmartMedia Memory Cards Never remove the SmartMedia memory card while data is being recorded or erased Do not bend subject to strong force or shock or drop the SmartMedia memory card Avoid using or storing SmartMedia memory cards in environments that are subject to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing SmartMedia memory cards in environments that are subject to high temperature and humidity where dust accumulates or in atmospheres where corrosive substances are present Keep the contact surface of the SmartMedia memory card clean and free from dust and foreign matter Shou
44. C 5 volts Dimensions W x H x D 131 1 x 68 8 x 45 2 mm 5 17 x 2 71 x 1 78 excluding grips Weight Approximately 315 g 11 oz excluding batteries Operating Range Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Operating Range Relative Humidity 85 or less Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F E Camera ccD 2 300 000 million square pixels effective 2 190 000 million Lens Zoom lens F 2 8 3 2 e Focal length f 8 18 mm equivalent to 38 86 mm on 35mm camera format e Minimum shooting range Approximately 4 cm 1 6 macro Viewfinder e Type Real image e Magnification Telescope 0 34X standard 0 56X wide angle 0 77X 5 e Parallax correction No e Diopter 1 dpt z Monitor a e Display Size 4 8 2 e Drive System TFT Active Matrix System D e Picture Elements Approximately 110 000 pixels D White Balance Auto Preset Daylight Cloudy Overcast S Fluorescent Light Tungsten Light Exposure Compensation e Light Metering System Centerweighted e Exposure Value Memory System Auto backlighting detection Manual compensation 2 0 EV in 0 5 EV increments e Metering TTL CCD method e Flash Automatic Exposure Yes daylight synchro e Shutter Speed 1 1 500 e Minimum diaphragm setting F 13 5 F 14 4 e ISO Sensitivity Approximately equivalent to 100 Distance Adjustment e Autofocus Method TTL CCD AF e Autofocus Range 4 cm 1 6 to infinity
45. CE A wwe G ZN m m og 0000x0000 oO e The color tones of a subject will vary depending on the type of light source fluorescent light How To Cancel the Fluorescent Light Mode Press the W or A button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode Special Shooting Functions This digital camera offers a variety of shooting techniques in addition to basic photography Using the Self Timer The self timer offers a convenient way to take group pictures with the photographer included Mount the camera on a tripod or a flat secure surface to shoot pictures with the self timer Set the mode dial to 3 and press the self timer button The self timer is now set The self timer will be displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel Decide the composition of the picture position the camera securely and press the shutter release button The self timer LED will start flashing and the shutter will be released with an approximate delay of 10 seconds The self timer LED will stay lit for about 2 seconds before the shutter is released and the beep sound will be heard The self timer mode ends automatically when the shutter is released m oO Olooooxoo00 O0 67 ce Bulooys peoueapy If the flash is charging the self timer will start when charging is completed e The self timer setting is canceled when you switch the c
46. E ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC VERSION SEL ENTER FORMAT DATE SETTING WE an ee i KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND SORE AUTO POWER OFF ON LANGUAGE ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC VERSION SEL ENTER How To Cancel the Setting Follow the above procedures and select ON in step And the beep will be enabled 102 Auto Power Off Setting The camera will turn off automatically auto power off in the recording and play modes to conserve the battery if it is in idle no buttons or switches manipulated for more than 5 minutes The auto power off mode can be disabled by setting it to off in either the record or play mode Set the mode dial to SETUP The setup menu is displayed To cancel the operation set the mode dial to another mode Press the W or A button to select AUTO POWER OFF DATE SETTING 1999 1 1 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND ON AUTO POWER OFF ON LANGUAGE ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC VERSION SEL ENTER 5 Press the ENTER button to change the CEEE setting to OFF DATE SETTING 1999 1 1 The auto power off mode is disabled BEEP SOUND CON 2 5 AUTO POWER OFF OFF When the setting is completed set the mode LANGUAGE ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC VERSION dial to another mode SEL ENTER snooue eosin How To Enable the Auto Power Off Mode Follow the above procedures changing the setting to ON in step The au
47. Erasing Files p 94 97 Slide the power switch on and set the mode dial to TJ Press the V or A button to select the erase mode and press the ENTER button Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased Before starting to erase a file make sure that you want to erase it SEL ENTER ee If you selected ERASE SINGLE IMAGE Press the V or A button to select a file you want to erase and press the shutter release button ee If you selected ERASE ALL IMAGES Press the shutter release button ERASE ALL IMAGES START 2 ARECEASE CANCEL MENU eo If you selected ERASE SELECTED IMAGES 5 62 3 Press the V or A button to select a file ETN you want to erase and press the ENTER S button a A Repeat step as needed to erase ERASE SELECTED IMAGES additional files at a time And press the enter SGhad o RELENSE button again to cancel the erasure setting CANCE TEMENE SSE be ENTER O Press the shutter release button 23 24 GETTING STARTED Before Using the Camera s sssesseeseeeeesees 26 Checking the Package Contents 00 26 Attaching the Wrist Strap cssessseeeeseees 26 Powering the Camera ccsssssseesssesseeeneseeneees 27 Loading the AA Batteries ccccssseeeseseeee 27 Using an AC Adapter c sceseesseeseeenseeees 29 S
48. KRUGOL RDC 5000 DIGITAL CAMERA im a 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 S Copyright Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents magazines music and other materials other than for personal home or similarly limited purposes without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited Exemption from Liability Ricoh Co Ltd assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images caused by malfunction of the digital camera This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid within the country of purchase 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 therefor X Radio Interference Operating the digital camera in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may adversely affect the performance of both devic
49. NCEL MENU e To cancel the operation press the MENU button The erase menu is displayed The erase menu is displayed again after erasing all the images Then turn the mode dial to select another mode e High capacity SmartMedia cards or larger number of files may take long time to erase e Protected files which are identified by the mark are not erased but remain on the SmartMedia memory card See Protecting a File p 87 96 Erase Selected Files Images Erases multiple selected image files D e Files once erased cannot be restored Before erasing files check that you are sure you want to erase them Set the mode dial to wl and press the CARD IN button to select a source file to be erased An erase menu is displayed Press the Y or A button to select ERASE SELECTED IMAGES and press the ENTER button The erase selected images menu is displayed e To cancel the operation set the mode ENTER dial to another mode 4 U Press the Y or A button to select an a image file to erase and press the ENTER J ae i D ee j ee 0 a S a z The image file having the image number a i l i S reversed is designated by the WD mark To ERASE SELECTED IMAGES Ej select more files repeat step as many times START RELEASE ded CANCEL MENU SEL ENTER as needed e To cancel copying a file bearing the TJ mark press the ENTER ke
50. ORM ODE The interval timer time lapse function is now Focus 3 DATE IMPRINT 3 enabled and the record menu is displayed Penry a BE wie Tiel MONOCHROME INTERVAL MODE BACK MENU SEL ENTER Press the MENU button The record menu will close and exit to the normal display and the INTERVAL message will appear on the LCD monitor gt Q lt D 3 Q 2 o o z 3 Press the shutter release button The camera will take the first shot and then proceed to shoot at the preset time The INTERVAL message flashes on the LCD monitor while interval time lapse shooting is in progress Interval time lapse shooting will last until the internal memory or SmartMedia memory card runs out of available memory The actual time between shots may become longer than the preset value depending on the PIC Image quality and flash mode settings Use of an AC adapter to power the camera is recommended for interval time lapse shooting 75 How To Cancel Interval Shooting D If the INTERVAL message lights up on the LCD monitor take the following procedures e Follow the procedures on the previous page and set the interval time lapse timer to 0 00 00 e Slide the power switch off e Set the mode dial to switch to another mode How To Cancel Shooting The INTERVAL message flashes on the LCD monito
51. PC to each other using the interface cable but not before checking to see that the camera is turned off Avoid operating the camera from batteries to the extent possible rather run it via an AC adapter If the power turns off while you are operating the camera you would have to retry Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter to or from the AC outlet while the camera is turned on Typical Windows connection O1 D D D 5 fa O The above diagrams illustrate typical connections to the Ricoh digital camera RDC 5000 Turn on the camera and set the mode dial to PC O Turn on the PC and run the utility software 101 Changing Camera Settings This camera enables you to change camera settings to meet your applications Beep Sound Setting This camera beeps to alert you when it records a picture You can disable the beep by following these steps Set the mode dial to SETUP The setup menu is displayed To cancel the operation set the mode dial to another mode Press the W or A button to select BEEP SOUND Press the ENTER button to select OFF The beep is now disabled When the setting is complete set the mode dial to select another mode An error beep is not suppressed even when BEEP SOUND is set to OFF DABE CSETTING E R AA AAR KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND ON AUTO POWER OFF ON LANGUAG
52. REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME INTERVAL MODE BACK MENU 70 Date Imprinting Mode Use this mode to record images imprinted with the date e The date is displayed in the format that has been selected with the DATE SETTING option in the setup menu See Setting the Date and Time p 35 Set the mode dial to and press the MENU button The record menu is displayed e To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the W or A button to select DATE IMPRINT Taro NORE Piya FOCUS DATE IMPRINT 3 REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME gt INTERVAL MODE Qa lt BACK MENU o 5 2 Press the ENTER button to select ER 2 between DATE and DATE TIME And GSCI ORMO D E o then press the MENU button Focus i eee The date 1999 5 15 is displayed if you have Redes Tear ON chosen DATE or the date and time 1999 5 15 NTE RAA AMO DA 10 12 is displayed if you have chosen DATE cack En TIME Date imprint mode is now set Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject cy oo 0000x0000 0 2 00000 0000 How To Cancel Date Imprinting Mode Follow the above procedures and select OFF in step e Enable the save mode to save the date imprinting mode setting See Keep Settings p 106 71 Redeye Reduction Mode If you shoot a subject with th
53. RINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER TOTAL 00 INDEX 20 BACK MENU SEL ENTER How To Cancel the Setting Follow the above procedures and set a index print copy count of 0 in step e Choose CANCEL PRINT ORDER to cancel all the settings See How To Cancel the DPOF Settings p 93 E How To Cancel the DPOF Settings Press the V or A button to select CANCEL PRINT ORDER and press the ENTER button Press the shutter release button All the DPOF settings are cleared Press the MENU button to exit the CANCEL PRINT ORDER operation Turning the mode dial with this screen on display will clear the setting Be sure to exit to the play menu DPOF STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER TOTAL 24 INDE En BACK MENU SEL ENTER DPOF CLEAR ALL PRINT SETTINGS STARE Bo IRELEASE CANCEL MENU 93 4 Buisesa yoeqheld Erasing a File Image This section explains how to erase recorded files There are three ways to erase files 1 erase one selected file is erased at a time 2 erase all all files are erased at once and 3 format files on a SmartMedia memory card that have been used on another device are erased and the card is formatted for use with this camera Files on a write protected SmartMedia memory card cannot be erased unless the write protect pad is removed from the card See Protecting Against Accidental Writing p 31
54. SSOTICS ecscseseesessneesensceeressceeeseseneeensenenensenee 116 Handling Precautions cccsssseesesseseseereesees 117 Care and Storage seccsseceseeeeeeesseeesseeenseeenseees 118 Troubleshooting ssessssunnnenunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnn 119 Using Your Digital Camera In Other Countries 122 About the Warranty and Servicing 06 123 SPOCifICAIONS se ccceiiecssccciccccesceseconceseccenssceceeveeventes 125 Recording Capacities csscsseceeseeseessenees 127 Ricoh Service Offices ccccscccseeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 129 Transferring Images to a PC You can transfer recorded files to a personal computer by using an interface cable and software bundled with the camera E Installing Camera Utility Software Install the CD ROM based software Camera utility Windows Macintosh tentative name bundled with the camera PC Operating Platforms and Installation Instructions O Windows e Operating system e PC e CPU e Memory e Hard drive space e Display resolution e Display colors e CD ROM drive Microsoft Windows 95 98 NT4 0 PC running Microsoft Windows 95 98 Pentium or more Windows95 16 MB or more recommended 32 MB or more e Windows98 NT4 0 32 MB or more recommended 48 MB or more 6 MB or more 640 x 480 dots or more recommended 800 x 60 dots or more 256 or more recommended 32 000 or more CD ROM drive supported by Microsoft Windows 95 98 e The Camera
55. Use the FWD A or REV V button to select an p erase mode Select ERASE SINGLE IMAGE from the erase menu to erase selected images one at a time 114 Select a file to be erased by pressing the FWD A or REV V button on the SINGLE IMAGE remote control unit O Press the RELEASE button on the remote control unit The file will be erased To erase more files repeat steps and as often as required RELEASE OR ERASE FWD PROGR AM oO When erasure is completed turn the mode dial to switch to another mode If you select ERASE ALL IMAGES or ERASE SELECTED IMAGES in step you can work with the remote controller the same way as you do with the camera O1 D D D 5 fa O 115 Accessories Item Model Remarks AC Adapter AC 3 For drawing power directly from a household electrical outlet See Using an AC Adapter p 29 Remote Control Unit DR 3 For remote operation of the camera s recording and playback functions SmartMedia Memory A postage stamp sized storage media with a Cards thickness of 0 76 millimeters 4M FS 4 Capable of storing a maximum of 9 images recorded in 1800N mode 8M FS 8 Capable of storing a maximum of 19 images recorded in 1800N mode 16M FS 16 Capable of storing a maximum of 38 images recorded in 1800N mode 32M FS 32 Capable of storing a maximum of
56. When you press it lightly halfway the autofocus function is triggered to focus on the subject automatically Keep the camera as steady as possible during this step to ensure correct focusing The AF indication LED green will light when the subject is in focus The focus exposure and white balance settings are set at this point A flashing AF indication LED indicates that the subject is out of focus If this occurs use the focus lock function See Focus Lock Shooting p 68 If the SLOW SHUTTER message appears on the LCD monitor you are recommended to shoot with the flash enabled or in S mode to avoid camera shake that tends to occur in this situation See Changing Flash 48 Modes p 55 and S Mode Shutter Speed p 77 Forced Slow synchro and Auto Flash Modes In forced or auto flash mode the flash LED lights in red when you press the shutter release button lightly in low light conditions e The flash LED red blinks and the LCD monitor is cleared while the flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken in this state O Press the shutter release button down fully without removing your finger A beep will sound and the picture you have shot appears in the LCD monitor before it is recorded The available recording picture count in the LCD panel or monitor is then decremented by one Moving the camera before the beep sounds may result in a blurre
57. amera from the recording mode to another mode or when you slide the power switch Tips Remote Control To operate the camera from a remote position or when the camera is fixed in one spot use the optional remote control unit Focus Lock Shooting Usually the auto focus function focuses the camera on the subject that appears in the autofocus field on the LCD monitor or on the viewfinder If the subject is located outside the autofocus field it may appear blurred in the resultant shot Use the focus lock to ensure accurate focusing on the subject How to View Images on the LCD Monitor p 47 E When to Use the Focus Lock If the subject is not positioned inside the autofocus field on the LCD monitor a blurred image will result since the background not the subject is in focus If an object other than the subject occupies a major portion of the autofocus field the camera will focus on the backgroung producing a blurred image of the persons 68 E How to Use the Focus Lock Press the V 4 or A button to set the size of your subject Bring the subject on which you wish to focus into the autofocus field Press the shutter release button lightly and hold it The focus will be locked at this point The focus lamp green will light Decide the composition of the shot by moving the camera with the shutter release
58. button to copy as many images as are supported by the available memory space Press the MENU button to cancel the copy operation Setting DPOF Direct Print of File DPOF is a special feature built into your camera that allows you to assign information to your images for use by digital printing services desktop printers that accept memory cards or devices that allow direct to print from your camera By assigning DPOF information to an image you may designate the quantity of images you wish to have printed or have an index of selected images printed directly from the memory card or image file When submitting recorded images to digital printing services or other applications set the number of copies of the images to print and that of copies of the index This setting is possible only when you select the RICOH folder Setting a Printing Service Be sure to leave a free space of memory for one or two images in the SmartMedia memory card for which the printing service is set Once a printing service is set never program record erase or any other settings If any setting is programmed reprogram it Set the mode dial to A and press the MENU button The play menu will be displayed e To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the W or A button to select DPOF and press the ENTER button The DPOF setup menu will be displayed To cancel the operation and return to the play menu press the MENU button Pr
59. cccsssceeeseeseeees 80 Playback Display cceec cess cess eceeeseeeseaeeseeeeseaeeseaeeseeeessaeeeeaeeneaes 80 Connecting to a TV rp 81 Playing Back a File ecceeseeceseseeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeeeees 82 Operation Flow Henane leash 82 Playing an Image File ee ern ere 83 Multi Image Playback Ate Ae teed leila Mc 84 Zoom Playback E 85 Auto Playback by dana eet A ns Aedes 86 Protecting a Files cos sii ccs chs enacted teas ilaa aeran aara aaa Naaa 87 Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera cseeeees 88 Copying Image Files cee eeeeceeseeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeesaeeeeeseeeeeeeaeeeeeeaees 89 Setting DPOF Direct Print of File te 91 Setting a Printing Service 0 ee eeeeeeeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeesneeteeeeaees 91 Erasing a File Image Operation Flow cee A T T Erase All MAGS u cicccccsccesscctsencvesecveddsesenesedscdssecebecetsstcstettessesndaieeienseses 96 Erase Selected Files Images e cceseeceeeceeeteeeeeseeeeaeeeneeeeeeeeeneeenees 97 Chapter5 MISCELLANEOUS Transferring Images to a PC eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeneeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseaeeeeaees 100 Changing Camera Settings Beep Sound Setting Auto Power Off Setting Changing OSD On Screen Display Language cecseneeeeees Changing Video Out Signal Method NTSC PAL KEOP SOTA GS secs E E AE TTT Formatting Internal Memory
60. chro Mode 0 secceeceeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeaeseeesaeeeaeeneeeeeeeeeseeeaees 59 Setting the Exposure Compensation cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeesteeeeneeeeaes 60 Setting the Exposure Compensation ecceeseeeceeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennes 60 Changing the White Balance Mode c ceecceeesteeeeeeeneeeeeeeeteeeeeaes 62 Daylight Moda scccsscicettes isinin anet iiia 63 Cloudy Mode Overcast Mode ccceceeeeeseeeeeeeeeereeeeeseesenreeeenrennees 64 Tungsten Light MOG svi sei teeaisgeisinenannnisesotiaatenavenirenateens 65 Fluorescent Light Mode ccssesccsssssscseesssteeseseensseesseescsseeneseenesseseeens 66 Special Shooting Functions eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeessaeeeseeeneas 67 Using the Self Timer eeeceescesceeeeeeeeeceeseeeeesseeeeeeseeeaeseaeesaeeseeeaees 67 Focus Lock Shootings tascsitisn eel ai eel nie ees 68 Manual FOCUS Shooting ecceeceeseeeceeereeeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeeeeeseeeseeeeaeenaees 70 Date Imprinting Mode aie TI Redeye Reduction Mode 0 e eee ceeeeeneeceseeseseeeeneeseneeseseeeeseeenaees 72 Monochrome Mode Black amp White Sepia c ee eeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 73 Interval Time lapse Shooting Mode spate dae 74 Macro Shooting Close up Shooting re ie ria 76 S Mode Shutter Speed ee eee eeeeseeeeesseeeeeeseeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeaeeeaeeeeeeaees 77 Chapter 4 PLAYBACK ERASING Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images
61. ct Zoom 45 How to View Images on the LCD Monitor 47 Shooting Still Picture Mode 2 008 48 Basic Shooting This section explains the general flow of shooting operation and provides basic shooting instructions Operation Flow To record an image follow the steps below Turn on the Camera Slide the power switch to turn the camera on and set the mode dial to 6 p 41 Select IN CARD Internal memory SmartMedia memory card Memory Select the internal memory IN or SmartMedia m p 42 Select a PIC Image quality Mode Choose from six picture modes 00 GS 00 CoB DE ENN and EWA p 43 Select a Recording Mode Choose from three recording modes L and A w p 44 Set the Size of the Subject Use the W or A button to select the size of the subject p 45 Check the position of the subject Check the position of the subject on the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor p 47 Shoot Press the shutter release button p 48 40 Turning on the Camera Slide the power switch to turn the camera on and slide the switch again to turn it off Slide the center button of power switch to on Set the mode dial to 6 The camera will turn on and the monitor cover NO will open ow b z 12 gt fe Q 5 The LCD panel or the LCD monitor will display a
62. ct is shot continuously at a rate of about one image a second This function lets you conveniently capture the beset moment of photography Set the mode dial to 3 and press the MENU button The record menu is displayed e To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the V or A button to select RECORDING MODE Press the ENTER button to select the mark The continuous shooting mode is now set Press the MENU button to cancel the record menu See Keep Settings p 106 MENU RECORD RECORDING MODE WHITE BALANCE DATE IMPRINT 70 REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME 3 INTERVAL MODE BACK MENU MENU RECORD RECORDING MODE WHITE BALANCE 1 FOCUS DATE IMPRINT 2 REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME INTERVAL MODE BACK MENU 53 oO Bulooys peoueapy The recording mode setting is displayed on the LCD monitor When you continue pressing the shutter release button the camera will take one picture about every second continuously Continuous shooting stops when you release the shutter release button and the images that have been shot so far are recorded automatically The message RECORDING appears on the LCD e In Continuous shooting mode the focus and exposure adjustment level are locked in the status in effect when you press the shutter release button The flash does not fire in continuous shooting mode A o0 0000x0000
63. d image The beep will sound continuously if recording fails Stop recording and reshoot the picture The available recording picture count in the LCD monitor may increase depending on whether you turn on or off the camera switch the mode dial or change the PIC mode e If it is unnecessary to confirm the picture you have taken press the W or A button to start recording immediately You may also change the shot picture confirmation time See Changing LCD Confirmation p 109 How to Cancel Recording When you press down the shutter release button fully the shot image will appear in the LCD monitor While the image is on display you can cancel its recording do the following e Press the MENU button And press the ENTER button when a recording canceled message is displayed tips Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time The camera will switch off automatically auto power off to conserve the battery if it is left idle no buttons switches or other controls operated for about 5 minutes When you require more time to compose a shot disable the auto power off feature Have spare batteries or an AC adapter handy before using the camera for an extended period of time See Auto Power Off Setting p 103 49 NO Buljooyus siseg E When Focusing is Difficult You may experience difficulty focusing on the following subjects e Objects with little or no contrast such as the sky white wall
64. ds Both pose the risk of electric shock Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles such as bicycles cars and trains as this may cause the driver to lose control and result in a traffic accident Do not grasp batteries with metallic tweezers as this may form a short circuit and lead to fire or electric shock OO O Safety Warnings for Accessories 2 Safety warnings for the optional accessories such as the AC adapter are contained in the instruction manual provided with each product and should be read thoroughly before operating the equipment Parts amp Names E Camera Body PIC Image quality button p 43 Self Timer button p 67 Flash Mode button p 55 CARD IN button p 42 Mode Dial p 41 Front Shutter Release button p 48 LCD panel Flash p 55 Self Timer LED p 67 Lens Flash Sensor Reception Window Remote Control Reception Viewfinder Flash LED p 49 Back AF Indication LED p 48 LCD Monitor gt lt Q h Zoom button p 45 Card Door p 32 oe Same a ue Sea 3 POWER Switch p 41 0 ot Terminal Cover ENTER button MENU button Video Input DISPLAY button Output switch RS 232C AUX Terminal USB cable can be connected Reset Button Power Supply Terminal Video Output Terminal p 81 DC Input p 30 10 Bottom Brightness Adjust
65. e W or A button to select files to play eB see Playing an Image File p 83 f Copying Image Files Copies image files from internal memory to the SmartMedia memory card or vice versa 4 When a protected image is copied the source image is unprotected Only the pictures that have been taken with this camera can be protected Set the mode dial to Press the CARD IN button to select where to copy from and press the MENU button The play menu is displayed e To cancel the operation press the MENU button Bu se1g yoLeq eld Press the V or A button to select COPY and press the ENTER button ZOO MERE AUBIN GK The image copy setup menu is displayed If you copy SELECT FOLDER have been playing files from the SmartMedia POF memory card select CARD gt IN if you have been playing files from internal memory select IN gt CARD BACK MENU START ENTER Copy modes See Copying All Images in a batch p 90 Copying Selected Image p 90 89 E Copying All Images in a Batch Press the V or A button to select ALL and press the ENTER button The all copy menu is displayed To cancel the operation and return to the play menu press the MENU button Press the shutter release button All the image files are copied in a batch When the copying is complete press the MENU button to exi
66. e flash activated in a dark place the eyes of the subject may appear red in the resultant picture In redeye reduction mode the flash will fire several times before the shutter releases to lessen the redeye phenomenon Set the mode dial to 3 and press the MENU button The record menu is displayed To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the Y or A button to select REDEYE REDUCTION WHITE BALANCE ae ee FOCUS DATE IMPRINT E REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME INTERVAL MODE 0 o oOo0o0O0OROR m akeke nnnnan e BACK MENU SEL ENTER Press the ENTER button to select ON PEET and press the MENU button P OnE The redeye reduction mode is now set FOCUS DATE IMPRINT Z REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME x INTERVAL MODE 0 oOo0o0O0OROR mnzZznenc BACK MENU Press the shutter release button to shoot 5 the subject 4 la When you press the shutter release button the LN flash will fire several times in succession preliminarily before firing last when the shutter 4 rN 12 releases 1800x1200 N 72 The shutter takes about 1 second to release after you press the shutter release button Hold the camera steady meanwhile to shoot How To Cancel Red eye Reduction Mode Follow the procedures on the previous page and select OFF in step Monochrome Mode Black amp White Sepia Shoots subjects in black amp w
67. edia memory card No space on internal memory Erase unimportant files 94 SmartMedia memory card not Replace SmartMedia memory card 32 working service life exceeded Card door open Ensure that card door is securely closed 32 Self timer on Press the self timer button to disengage 67 the self timer recording mode Flash is charging Wait until flash LED ceases flashing 49 SmartMedia memory card contact Clean contact surface with soft dry cloth 31 surface dirty Cannot confirm The image confirmation time is Make the image confirmation time longer 109 a shot picture too short No image on The LCD monitor is turned OFF Press the DISPLAY button to turn ON the 41 110 the LCD LCD monitor or set LCD Initialization to monitor ON The video I O switch is set on Set video I O switch is set on OUT 81 IN Autofocus is on Dirty lens Clean lens with blower or soft dry cloth ae camera not subject not in the center of the Use focus lock 68 ocusing autofocus field Subject difficult to focus Use focus lock or switch to manual focus 68 70 119 O1 SNOsuUe a9SIIN Problem Cause Solution Page Flash won t fire Camera not set to PIC mode Use record menu to set record to PIC mode 44 or won t charge Camera set to flash off mode Cancel the flash off mode with flash 56 button White balance mode set to Use record menu to set the white balance 6
68. eiver for Playing Pictures e You can play pictures taken with this camera on a TV receiver or monitor furnished with a video input terminal Use the video interface cable supplied e This camera supports two television systems NTSC and PAL Switch your camera s video system to meet the local video environment See Changing Video Out Signal Method NTSC PAL p 105 e If you plan to take the camera with you on a trip abroad identify the local television system beforehand 122 About the Warranty and Servicing 1 The Ricoh RDC 5000 camera is backed by a one year limited warranty During the warranty period which starts from the date of purchase 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 contact the nearest Ricoh service office Please note that you will be charged for the cost of shipping the camera from the Ricoh service office to your residence 2 This warranty does not cover any damage resulting from Failure to follow the instructions in this instruction manual Repair modification or overhaul not conducted by an authorized service center specified in this instruction manual Fires or natural disaster Improper storage such as exposing the camera to high temperatures humidity or mothballs storing it with leaking batteries storing the camera in a dirty condition so that it becomes moldy
69. equired to maintain the functions and quality of this camera will be available for a period of seven years after the camera is discontinued However as some of those parts are kept for a longer period do not hesitate to contact your distributor or the nearest Ricoh service representative even after the seven year period 10 Please note that if the camera is seriously damaged from flooding submergence infiltration of sand or mud violent shocks or dropping the camera may not be repairable and restoration to its original condition may be determined to be impossible 123 O1 SNOsuUe a9SI N Before sending the camera in for repair check the batteries and read this instruction manual again to ensure proper operation e Some repairs require a significant amount of time to be completed Please allow sufficient time for repairs When sending the camera to a service representative please include a note which describes the defective part and the problem as precisely as possible Remove all accessories not related to the problem before sending the camera to a service representative e Before taking any important pictures such as at weddings on trips abroad etc test the camera to check its operation and ensure proper functioning We recommended that you keep this manual and spare batteries on hand 124 Specifications E General Video Signal Protocol PAL NTSC Power Source and Voltage Batteries 6 volts A
70. erate the camera It is particularly convenient when the camera is set up at a remote location or is in a fixed position Set the mode dial to 3 and press the CARD IN button to select a recording destination Decide the composition of the picture and press the RELEASE button on the remote control unit The self timer LED will light and recording will start about 2 seconds later e Use the zoom buttons to vary the size of the subject The button magnifies the subject telephoto while the 4 button decreases the size of the subject wide angle 112 RELEASE CoG ERASE FWD PROGR AM OBO Setting Exposure Compensation Starting setting Press the EV button on the remote control unit Setting the exposure compensation level Set the exposure compensation level using the FWD A or REV V button and press the ENTER button on the remote control unit And then press the RELEASE button to take a picture Canceling the setting Set the exposure compensation level to 0 0 XR Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Entering the mode Press the ERASE button on the remote control unit Focusing Focus on the subject using the FWD A or REV V button Press the RELEASE button to take a picture Canceling the mode setting Press the ERASE button again Playing Use the remote control unit to playback recorded files la O1 Set the mode
71. eries into the camera When using an AC adapter connect it to the camera and then to the AC outlet p 29 Make sure that the camera is turned off Open the card door and insert a SmartMedia memory card e Before using a new SmartMedia memory card you must first format initialize it with the camera p 33 Setting the Date and Time p 35 37 Slide the power switch and set the mode dial to SET UP Press the W or A button to select DATE SETTING Press the DISPLAY button to select the display method O Press the ENTER button Press the V or A button to change the flashing digit Press the ENTER button Repeat steps and above to complete the settings Each time you press the ENTER button the flashing digit changes from year to month day hour and minute After you have set the number of minutes press the ENTER button FORMAT DATE SETTING KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND ON AUTO POWER OFF ON LANGUAGE ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC VERSION IMPRINTING pial OROLO N m a MODE DISPLAY SEL JENTER DA TIE SETTING CANCEL MENU ELS ENTER Basic Shooting Procedure p 40 50 Slide the power switch and set the mode dial to 6 Press the CARD IN button to select where to record Press the PIC button to select a PIC Image quality mode O Select a recording mode Press t MENU button t amp isplay the
72. es In particular operating the camera close to a radio or television may lead to interference If interference occurs follow the procedures below Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV radio or other device Reorient the TV or radio antenna Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets e This publication may not be reproduced in whole or part without the express written permission of Ricoh 1999 Ricoh Co Ltd All rights reserved e Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of this publication without notice Considerable care was taken in preparing this manual If however you have questions about any part of the manual or note mistakes or inaccuracies please contact us at the address listed on the back cover Microsoft MS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the United States of America and other countries All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners Camera Features 2 300 000 pixel resolution compact camera With a 2 300 000 pixel resolution CCD the compact camera produces high quality high resolution images 1792 x 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 butt
73. es onto a videotape or make full color prints e Transfers images to a PC You can transfer the images onto a PC using software compatible with the digital camera When loaded onto a PC the images can be printed on a color printer or color copier Table of Contents Cameta Featuires nern oan al ee aie 1 Table of Contents ccscecseiccsnnssessecsensessceeesseedannnepecsnnsueneseeneeguereesnenveges 2 Safety Precautions ceeceseeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeaeeeeeseeeeaeseaeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeaeeaes 5 Parts amp Names 0 0 cecccceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeaeeeseaeeesenaeeeseaeeeseeaeeeseeaeeenes 10 Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays ecceesceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeneeeneees 12 LCD Monitor LOD Panel svcsciceiwends ein i ven a eaen ae Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED Before Using the Camera eccceesceeeseeceseeteneeeeeeeseeeseaeeteeeeneetenee 26 Checking the Package Content eseeceeseceresereeeeeeeeeeeeeteeaeeenees 26 Attaching the Wrist Strap cececeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeatenaeeeeaes 26 Powering the Camera 08 Loading the AA Batteries Using an AC Adapter cccceecceseseseeeeesseeeseceeeeaceseeeaeeeeesaeesseeeaeeeaeeaees SmartMedia Memory Cards ccccceecceceseeeeeeseneeeeeeeseeeeeaeeseeeesaeeteas What is a SmartMedia Memory Card 0 cceecseceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeneeees 31 Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card eceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeneeenreeaees 32 Format
74. ess the shutter release button If DPOF has been set with your camera press the shutter release button to clear the DPOF setting You won t be able to set a print service unless the DPOF setting is cleared Canceling copy count specifications and settings Specifying an Image Print Copy Count p 92 Specifying an Index Print Copy Count p 92 How to Cancel the DPOF Settings p 93 ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT EOLUDEA DPOF BACK MENU START ENTER CLEAR ALL PRINT SETTINGS STARTI RELEASE CANCEL MENU 91 N Bu se1g yoLeq eld E Specifying an Image Print Copy Count Press the V or A button to select STANDARD PRINT and press the ENTER button STANDARD PRINT The LCD monitor changes to a six image display CANCEL PRINT ORDER OTAES INDEX BACK MENU SEL ENTER Press the V or A button to select the 3 5 e N image for which to specify a print copy CPC count and press the ENTER button Enana z an The image file having the image number a A A S reversed is displayed in a single display screen a v i f STANDARD PRINT 1 4 TOTAL BACK MENU SEL ENTER Press the V or A button to specify a print copy count and press the MENU button The print copy count is set and the LCD monitor returns to the six image display To set more print copy counts repeat steps and as many times
75. essed as 00 00 and noon as 12 00 Slide the center button of power switch to turn on the camera payeys Buiyje5 Turning On the Camera p 41 Set the mode dial to SETUP The setup menu is displayed To cancel the operation turn the mode dial to another mode Press the V or A button to select DATE MENU SET UP SETTING AORTA DATE SETTING SIESAS Oa SISA KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND 3 AUTO POWER OFF LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC VERSION IMPRINTING MODE DISPLAY SEL ENTER 35 O Press the DISPLAY button to select the date display method There are three methods available to display the date as follows 1999 5 15 gt May 15 1999 gt 15 May 1999 Each time you press the DISPLAY button the display method is switched from one position to the next in the sequence shown above Press the DISPLAY button to select the desired date display method Press the ENTER button The date setting menu is displayed To cancel the operation and return to the setup menu press the MENU button Q Press the V or A button to change the flashing digit Forwarding the digit Press the A button Keep pressing the button to forward the digit fast Reversing the digit Press the W 4 button Keep pressing the button to reverse the digit fast Press the ENTER button to flash the digit you want changed Repeat steps and above to
76. euiativaeeunees 95 Erase All IMaQeS ccsssecssseeeesseeeeensseenenseeees 96 Erase Selected Files Images sssese 97 Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images This section explains the preparations for playing back recorded images and how to read the playback display Playback Display Information about a recorded file including its number and type will be displayed for about 2 seconds when you select PLAY mode Source File Number Total Number of Files ie i z wP File Name 0000x0000 0 PIC Image quality Mode Image Protect Mark aca Battery Symbol ooooo nooo oooon 4 Date and Time Recorded Internal memory or SmartMedia memory card Source N Internal memory RD SmartMedia File Number Number of the file being played Total Number of Files Total number of files recorded Name of the file being played For use when the file is submitted to digital printing services or other applications When a file that does not conform to the DCF Design rule for File name Camera File system image file format is played 5 will appear File names changed on a PC may not be displayed correctly on the camera PIC Mode Displays the PIC mode of the file being played Image Protect Mark Indicates that a protected file is being played Battery Mark Displays the
77. ferent charge statuses Warning reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion of harmful substances Consumption of battery fluid is extremely harmful to human beings If swallowed seek immediate medical assistance S Keep the batteries used in this equipment out of the lead to leaks overheating ignition explosions or short circuits Do not use batteries with insulation missing from around the negative terminal S Never use batteries in the following condition as this could Positive Terminal Outer Casing Never use batteries with insulation missing in these areas Negative Terminal Do not use batteries with outer casings that are damaged or missing Keep the equipment out of the reach of children Their inability to read and understand warnings and safety precautions may lead to accidents 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 batteries as soon as possible being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns Take the equipment to your nearest dealer or service center if it is damaged Do not attempt to disassemble repair or alter the equipment yourself The high voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if S Do not use the equip
78. g is flash off mode When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0 4 m 15 8 inches with the flash activated the light from the flash may appear red in the resultant shot The subject may also appear white due to over exposure To avoid these problems switch the camera to flash off mode e The flash will not fire in text mode or continuous shooting mode e The flash will not fire in the following white balance modes cloudy overcast daylight fluorescent light and tungsten light Enable the keep settings mode to save the flash mode setting See Keep settings p 106 When shooting a subject with the flash activated if the subject appears dark on the LCD monitor zoom to a wider angle The subject may be difficult to focus on with the telephoto setting e Shooting in red eye reduction mode will reduce red eyes appearing in the resultant picture See Redeye Reduction Mode p 72 Effective Range of the Flash When you shoot in daylight with the flash activated daylight synchro photography the flash has an effective range of about 0 4 to 3 0 m 1 3 ft to 9 9 ft for the telephoto setting and 0 4 to 3 4 m 1 3 ft to 11 2 ft for the wide angle setting The subject will appear dark in the picture if the light from the flash fails to reach it Q Bunooys peoueapy Flash Off Mode In flash off mode the flash is disabled even in dark conditions Use this mode for shooting where use
79. he MENU button Press the V or A button to select RECORDING MODE Press the ENTER button to select the L mark Text mode is now set Press the MENU button to close the record menu The recording mode setting is displayed on the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject e The flash will not fire in text mode e Set Keep Setting to save the recording mode setting See Keep Settings p 106 52 MENU RECORD RECORDING MODE 2 WHITE BALANCE eae FOCUS REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME z INTERVAL MODE BACK MENU SEL ENTER T F 2 1 DATE IMPRINT F F F F E 0 REDEYE REDUCTION MONOCHROME 3 INTERVAL MODE BACK MENU H OO0OO0O0OROR a a a a m Le E og Meioooxoo00 Oo How to Cancel Recording following message is displayed Ne When you press down the shutter release button fully the shot image will appear in the LCD monitor While the image is on display you can cancel its recording do the e Press the MENU button And press the ENTER button when a recording canceled How To Cancel the Text Mode L Follow the procedures on the previous page and switch to another mode in step Continuous Shooting Mode Shoots a subject continuously while the shutter release button is held depressed The focus is locked in the state in effect when you press the shutter release button and the subje
80. he V or A button to select an as image file to erase SINGLE IMAGE To cancel the operation press the MENU button The erase menu is displayed Bu se1g yoLeq eld O Press the shutter release button The image file thus selected is erased If you want to erase more files repeat steps and O above Press the MENU button to end the ERASE SINGLE IMAGE operation The erase menu is displayed again Then turn the mode dial to select another mode e When a lower numbered file is erased the higher numbers are reassigned e Erasing may take longer with some types of SmartMedia memory cards and files e Protected files which are identified by the mark cannot be erased until they are unprotected See Protecting a File p 87 95 Erase All Images All recorded files are erased Ce Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased Before starting to erase files make sure that you want to erase them Set the mode dial to wl and press the CARD IN button to select a source file to be erased An erase menu is displayed Press the V or A button to select ERASE ALL IMAGES and press the ENTER button The erase all images menu is displayed e To cancel the operation set the mode dial to another mode Press the shutter release button The ERASING message is displayed and all the files are erased a Se a CA
81. he next page press the W button to shift the playback position as shown on the next page by the dotted line ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER POF BACK MENU START ENTER CANCEL MENU 85 FN Bu se1g yoLeq eld A button Vv button v i CD ER I Ae v lt lt E After confirming the image file press the MENU button to cancel the zoom playback mode The play menu will be displayed Press the MENU button again to cancel the operation Auto Playback This function automatically plays all the files stored in internal memory or on the SmartMedia memory card Set the mode dial to A and press the MENU button The play menu will be displayed To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the W or A button to select AUTO M PLAY PLAYBACK and press the ENTER ZOOM PTANBACR button cory i SELECTOR OLOER The auto playback setup menu is displayed POF To cancel the operation and return to the play menu press the MENU button 86 Press the V or A button to select the interval at which the image files are played and press the ENTER button You can choose the auto playback interval from among 1 SEC 5 SEC 10 SEC and 30 SEC
82. he shutter release button fully to shoot the subject When the shooting ends the setup menu is displayed again on the LCD monitor To accept the new adjustment level press the ENTER button to cancel it press the MENU button to return to the record menu Then press the menu button once again to exit the record menu D The color tones of a subject will vary depending on the type of light source tungsten light How To Cancel the Tungsten Light Mode Press the W or A button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode 65 3 Bulooys peoueapy Fluorescent Light Mode Choose this mode to shoot subjects under fluorescent light where an appropriate white balance is difficult to achieve 27 66 e Select this mode from the white balance mode settings menu See Displaying the Settings Menu p 63 Press the W or A button to select the lt mark The fluorescent light mode is now set Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject When you press the shutter release button lightly halfway the LCD monitor switches to a normal display Press down the shutter release button fully to shoot the subject When the shooting ends the setup menu is displayed again on the LCD monitor To accept the new adjustment level press the ENTER button to cancel it press the MENU button to return to the record menu Then press the menu button once again to exit the record menu WHITE BALAN
83. hite or sepia images Set the mode dial to 3 and press the MENU button The record menu is displayed To cancel the operation press the MENU button 3 Press the V or A button to select MONOCHROME T F 5 T IMPRINT le REDEYE REDUCTION F MONOCHROME E INTERVAL MODE F E BACK MENU SEL ENTER Buljooyus peosueapy Press the ENTER button to select a between B amp W and SEPIA and press P EOD RDAEN CaM OD Emaar il the MENU button FOGUS on KEPE Select B amp W to shoot in black amp white images or REDEYE REDUCTION SEPIA to shoot in sepia images The NAAN OE BACK MENU monochrome mode is now set Press the shutter relesase button to shoot the subject 000 m oo Mooooxoo00 o When you choose monochrome mode the white balance mode does not function How To Cancel Monotone Mode Follow the above procedures and select OFF in step 73 Interval Time lapse Shooting Mode The camera can be set to take pictures automatically at preset times The times can be set in steps of 30 seconds from 30 seconds to 3 hours For example if you set a time of 1 hour the camera will release the shutter every hour taking pictures continuously until the SmartMedia memory card runs out of available memory e Check the remaining number of pictures that can be stored on the SmartMedia memory card and the internal memory card befo
84. ing mode Still Mode Text Mode Continuous shooting mode e Set Keep Setting to save the recording mode setting e See Keep Settings p 106 44 E Selecting a Recording Mode for the PIC mode This mode is used to record an image Set the mode dial to 48 and press the MENU button The record menu will be displayed Press the W or A button to select i RECORDING MODE RECORDING MODE D reens i h REDEYE REDUGTION e To cancel an operation press the REDEYE RED MENU button INTERVAL MODE Press the ENTER button to choose the recording mode a0 The recording mode selected will take effect i Press the MENU button to cancel the recording menu Buljooyus siseg Other recording modes Text mode p 52 Continuous shooting mode p 53 Setting the Size of the Subject Zoom By pressing the W or A button you can vary the size of the subject on the LCD monitor without changing the distance between yourself and the subject equivalent to 38 86 mm in 35 mm camera format E Zooming In Telephoto Setting Press the A button The subject will become larger telephoto and the zoom indication bar will appear on the LCD monitor Press the A button to adjust the subject size to your liking E Zooming Out Wide Angle Setting Press the Y 4 button The subject will become smaller wide and
85. ing gray Set the exposure compensation level to a negative value to adjust the exposure Follow the same procedure when shooting a person under a spotlight for example Setting the Exposure Compensation Set the exposure compensation level Set the mode dial to 3 and press the MENU button The record menu will be displayed e To cancel the operation press the MENU button 60 Press the V or A button to select Exposure Compensation and press the ENTER button The exposure compensation settings menu will REDEYE REDUCTI on MONOCHROME be displayed INTERVAL MODE BACK MENU DATE IMPRINT To cancel the operation and return to the record menu press the MENU button Press the zoom button to change the compensation level Increasing the Compensation Level in 0 5 EV Steps Press the A button Keep pressing the sazo EV 0 0 button increases the compensation level fast BACK MENU Reducing the Compensation Level in 0 5 EV Steps Q Press the W 4 button Keep pressing the _ button reduces the compensation level fast EA m oo Press the shutter release button to shoot Cooooxoooo o the subject When you press the shutter release button lightly halfway the LCD monitor switches to a normal display Press down the shutter release ooo000 button fully to shoot the subject When the shooting ends the setup
86. isplayed again Set the mode dial to select another mode MENU FORMAT FORMAT MEMORY FORMAT INTERNA BACK MENU CARD L MEMORY FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY STARS STREE CANCEL MEN EASE U Displays the Current Version Information You can view the current version information about your camera Set the mode dial to SETUP The setup menu is displayed e To cancel the operation set the mode dial to another mode Press the V or A button to select VERSION and press the ENTER button The version information is displayed After confirming the version information press the MENU button When the setup menu is displayed again set the mode dial to select another mode 108 DATE SETTING KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND AUTO POWER OFF LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT MODE VERSION SAC HP 1 ON ON ENGLISH NTSC SEL ENTER Changing LCD Confirmation When you press the shutter release button to take a picture the shot image appears on the LCD monitor accompanied by a beep before it is recorded You can select the image confirmation time from among 0 second 1 second 2 seconds and 3 seconds Set the mode dial to SETUP The SETUP menu will open To cancel the operation turn the mode dial Press the W or A button to select LCD CONFIRMATION LoD CONFIRMATION INITIALIZE SETTING SEL ENTER Press the enter button to
87. ld the contact surface get dirty wipe it clean with a soft dry cloth e e e e e 31 Keep the SmartMedia memory card slot free from dust and foreign matter To avoid possible hazards keep SmartMedia memory cards away from flames and do not dispose of them in fire SmartMedia memory cards have a limited service life Cards that have been used over an extended period of time may fail to record additional files Data Data recorded on a SmartMedia memory card may be lost by improper handling by the customer or a third party by being subjected to electricity or electrical interference or during camera malfunction or repair Ricoh Co Ltd assumes no liability for damages incurred by such loss of recorded data Do not remove the batteries from the camera turn off the camera or connect the AC adapter while data is being recorded on the SmartMedia memory card The data stored on the SmartMedia memory card could be lost or damaged You are advised to copy valuable data from the SmartMedia memory card onto other media such as floppy disks or hard disks Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card Check that the camera is turned off before inserting the SmartMedia memory card e e e Important A 7 7 A Never insert or remove a SmartMedia memory card while the camera is turned on E Inserting Card Check that the camera is turned off and then open the card door Turning on the Camera p 41
88. llowing image sizes their playback displays will appear as a shown below h 1800 x 1200 900 x 600 640 x 480 Fi Playback Playback Playback Displays Displays Displays Files may take long to play after the camera is turned on or the mode dial is set depending on the capacity of the SmartMedia memory card mounted e Files that have been recorded in continuous shooting mode are recorded as a single file and therefore can be played the same way as regular files e You can view six images in a single LCD monitor screen at a time See Multi Image Playback p 84 e You can view image files magnified See Zoom Playback p 85 e You can let the camera play image files automatically See Auto Playback p 86 e You can protect files from being erased See Protecting a File p 87 83 Multi Image Playback Multi image playback lets you view six images at once on the LCD monitor for quick searching Set the mode dial to Press the DISPLAY button The multi image playback function is now set O Press the Y or A button to select the file to be played back a a The LCD monitor displays six files at a time with saa LL ae the position in which each file is displayed a E a determined by the file number The file whose file number is reversed is the selected file B
89. martMedia Memory Cards s ceseeseeteeseeees 31 What is a SmartMedia Memory Card 31 Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card 32 Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card 33 Before You Start Recording ceseccseeesseeeeeee 35 Setting the Date and Time cssseeeees 35 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness 37 How to Hold the Camera cccccccccsssseseesseeeseees 37 Before Using the Camera Checking the Package Contents Check that your digital camera comes complete with all the accessories listed below Read the warranty card and keep it in a safe place Digital Camera imoir inris 1 e Video interface Cable ee eeeeeseeeeeeneeeeenees 1 SOMCASC frat uier n aa a Bocce Na das 1 AA alkaline batteries eceeeeeeee 4 Wrist stap iini annant an a aai 1 e Operation manual this manual eeee 1 Warranty card esssseeseeeseeeriserrinerirerrieerrrnsrnes 1 e e e PC connection cable RS 232C eee Macintosh cable AUX USB cable n i Software CD ROM Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap provided to prevent the camera from being dropped during use Pass the small loop of the strap through the wrist strap eyelet and pass the other end through the loop as illustrated tg Do not swing the camera around by its strap 26 Powering the Camera This section explains how to load the batteries AA alkaline
90. may appear white in the resultant shot due to over exposure To avoid this problem switch to flash off mode How To Cancel the Forced Flash Mode Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode 58 Slow Synchro Mode Slows down the shutter release speed when you shoot a subject with the flash activated to prevent the background alone from being darkened Set the mode dial to 6 Press the flash mode button to blink the mark The slow synchro mode is now set Q gt a lt o 3 The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD 2 monitor or on the LCD panel When you press 2 the shutter release button the subject is shot in s slow synchro mode with the flash activated Z The flash LED lights red as you press the 34 m og shutter release button lightly Clooooxoooo o e The flash LED blinks and the LCD monitor is cleared while the flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken in A this state When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0 4 m 15 8 inches with the flash activated the subject may appear white in the resultant shot due to over exposure To avoid this problem switch to flash off mode The shutter speed slows automatically when you shoot in dark places To prevent camera shake hold the camera steady or mount it on a tripod Take care to avoid camera shake particularly at cA telephoto settings How To Cancel Slow Synchro Mode Pre
91. ment Dial for the LCD monitor p 37 Wrist Strap Eyelet p 26 Tri Hol Battery Cover p 28 ripod Screw Hole E AC Adapter optional AC 3 100V 240V Power Cord Connection Cable E SmartMedia E Remote Control Unit Memory Card optional optional DR 3 Contact Surface ERASE FWD PROGRAM Write Protect Area Label Position 11 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 E Recording Mode Displays Red eye reduction mode p 72 Flash Mode p 55 e Flash Off Mode Forced Flash Mode 4 e Slow Synchro Mode 4 flashing Auto Flash Mode 4 Recording Mode p 44 52 White Balance Indicator p 62 e Auto no symbol e Still Picture Mode 1 Text Mode m O im 12 e Continuous shooting mode 1800x1200 N Manual Focus Mode p 70 SET Zoom Indication Bar p 45 Exposure EV 0 5 DATE TIME ca 1999 05 15 10 12 compensation level Message Display Date amp Time Display p 35 E Play Mode Displays Source for playback e Internal memory G z e SmartMedia mm
92. ment in the bathroom or shower as iS this could result in fire or electric shock Warning 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 as this may lead to fire Use only the specified AC adapters for this equipment optional AC 3 in household electrical outlets Other adapters pose the risk of fire electric shock or injury Q Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug use the AC adapter with commercially available S To avoid the risk of fire electric shock or injury do not electronic transformers when traveling abroad Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit A Caution 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 Q Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to Plug the power cords securely into the electrical outlets Loose cords pose a fire hazard Do not allow the camera to get wet In addition do not operate it with wet han
93. menu is displayed again on the LCD monitor To accept the new adjustment level press the ENTER button to cancel it press the MENU button to return to the record menu Then press the menu button once again to exit the record menu How To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Setting Follow the above procedures and set the compensation level to 0 0 in step e The exposure compensation level setting is canceled when you turn the power switch off Enable the keep settings mode to save the exposure compensation level setting See Keep Settings p 106 Bulooys peoueapy 61 Changing the White Balance Mode The white balance mode adjusts the white balance so that you can capture your subject in its natural colors regardless of the light source The auto mode will suffice in most situations The auto mode automatically adjusts the white balance based on the white areas ensuring that white is reproduced as white regardless of the light source Consequently a subject that lacks in white tones as a whole or that is dominated by dark tones may not achieve an appropriate white balance Change the white balance mode to shoot such subjects Switching White Balance Modes The mode screen will change in the following sequence as you switch the white balance mode Auto Mode no display Daylight Mode Cloudy Mode Overcast Mode Fluorescent Light Mode Tungsten Light Made
94. mful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates user and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation In this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC 15 105B Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC 15 21 Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to a host computer in order to comply with FCC emission limits FCC 15 27 An AC adapter with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Product Name Ricoh Digital Camera Model Number RDC 5000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditi
95. n the SmartMedia memory card mounted in the camera E Switching Modes The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the recording destination Internal memory SmartMedia memory card When the SmartMedia memory card is inserted the will be displayed E Selecting a Recording Destination Press the CARD IN button and select a recording destination m m The recording destination changes each time the CARD IN button is pressed Press the CARD IN button and make your choice If a SmartMedia memory card is mounted in the camera when it is 00 turned on the mark appears on the Ponte Rr LCD monitor or the LCD panel Enable the save mode to set internal memory as a recording destination See Keep Settings p 106 42 Selecting a PIC Image quality Mode The camera offers six picture PIC modes EN GOB EDES EDN and amp WB to suit your photographic needs Each mode has its own compression ratio E Switching PIC Image quality Modes The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the PIC mode 1800N Mode 1800E Mode 900F Mode N 1800F Mode 900E Mode 900N Mode Buljooyus siseg The recordable picture count varies as you switch the PIC mode The factory default setting is 1800 N G00 E Selecting a PIC
96. n the camera is powered by an AC adapter E Warning Messages If any of the warning messages listed below appears on the camera s LCD monitor read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested Warning 4 Reference Wessage Status Explanation and Remedy Page Lit Indicates low batteries Have P 27 Ca replacement batteries ready NO CARD Flashing A SmartMedia memory card is out of P 32 position Mount a SmartMedia memory card WRITE Flashing A write protected SmartMedia memory P 31 PROTECTED card is found Remove the write protection label from the card to gain access to it FILE Flashing You attempted to erase a protected P 87 PROTECTED file Unprotect the file before erasing it NO IMAGE Lit There are no files to play Mount a P 32 SmartMedia memory card having files recorded on it UNMATCHED Flashing You attempted to play an unplayable P 82 FILE file FILE Flashing No more files can be recorded P 32 107 NUMBER Format the internal memory or insert a OVER new SmartMedia memory card to continue recording SET Flashing The date has not been set Set the P 35 DATE TIME date before starting operations with the camera 13 E Error Messages If any of the error messages listed below appears on the camera s LCD monitor read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested FORMAT INTERNAL
97. nd magnets 118 Troubleshooting Refer to the pointers listed below before submitting the equipment for repairs If the problem persists after trying the suggestions contact the nearest Ricoh service office listed at the back of this manual E Power Source Problem Cause Solution Page Power will not Batteries dead improperly Insert the batteries correctly or replace 27 come on installed or missing them AC adapter not attached correctly Attach correctly again 29 Card door open Close the card door and retry starting 32 Power cuts out No buttons touched so auto Restart camera 41 power off function was activated Dead batteries Replace with new batteries 27 Battery quickly Camera operated in extremely consumed high or low temperature location Camera operated in dark area requiring frequent use of the flash E Recording and Playback Problem Cause Solution Page Shutter release Batteries dead improperly Replace or reposition batteries 27 button pressed installed or missing eng eee No power or mode dial is not set Slide power on and set mode dial to 3 41 Shutter release button only Press shutter release button all the way 48 pressed halfway SmartMedia memory card not Format SmartMedia memory card 33 formatted initialized No space on SmartMedia Erase unimportant files or replace 32 94 memory card SmartM
98. not set to erase mode Turn the mode dial to tJ 94 or SmartMedia Write protect pad on SmartMedia Remove pad from SmartMedia memory 31 Memory car memory card card won t format File protected Use the play menu to reset the file s 87 protection setting Power switch off or auto power Slide power on and retry 102 off activated Mode settings Batteries have been removed Reset mode 102 have changed Auto power off Auto power off setting is disabled _ Enable setting 103 will not activate Camera powered by AC adapter auto power off is automatically disabled when powered by an AC adapter Beep will not Beep disabled Set beep sound to ON on the SETUP 102 sound menu No image on The video I O switch is set on Set video I O switch is set on OUT 81 the TV screen IN The television system setting is Select the correct television system 105 The output video gear has an incorrect video I O switch setting Check to see if the output video gear has a correct video I O switch setting 121 O1 SNOsUe a9SIIN Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries Ricoh AC 3 AC adapter optional e The AC 3 AC adapter adjusts automatically to voltages ranging from 100V to 240V AC and frequencies of 50Hz to 60Hz e Some countries use electrical outlets which have different shapes Before leaving on a trip obtain the necessary plug adapter from a travel agent or electric store Using a Local TV Rec
99. nt Light Mode p 66 Tungsten Light Mode p 65 Daylight Mode Choose this mode to shoot subjects outdoors that have difficulty achieving auto white balance correction e Select this mode from the white balance mode setup menu See Displaying the Settings Menu p 63 Press the V or A button to select the 3 mark Daylight mode is now set 63 3 Bulooys peoueapy Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject When you press the shutter release button lightly halfway the LCD monitor switches to a normal display Press down the shutter release button fully to shoot the subject When the shooting ends the setup menu is displayed again on the LCD monitor To accept the new adjustment level press the ENTER button to cancel it press the MENU button to return to the record menu Then press the menu button once again to exit the record menu amp 3 in og Olooooxoo00 O0 D The color tones of a subject will vary depending on weather conditions such as fine or cloudy skies How To Cancel Daylight Mode Press the W or A button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode Cloudy Mode Overcast Mode Choose this mode to shoot subjects outdoors under cloudy skies where the appropriate white balance is difficult to achieve in auto mode Select this mode from the white balance mode setup menu See Displaying the Settings Menu p 63 Pres
100. o gear 105 s snooue aosiN Keep Settings The keep settings mode is for preserving settings after the power is turned off Each setting is saved and becomes effective when the camera is powered The following settings can be saved e Flash p 55 e Exposure Compensation p 60 e Recording mode p 44 52 e White Balance p 62 Date Imprint p 71 Language p 104 CARD IN p 42 S Mode p 77 Set the mode dial to SETUP The setup menu is displayed To cancel the operation set the mode dial to another mode Press the W or A button to select KEEP Perera SETTINGS and press the ENTER button LOR MA ak see ae A AT En The keep setting menu will be displayed BEEP BOUNDS s AUTO POWER OFF LANGUAGE e To cancel the operation and returns to VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC the setup menu press the MENU button Press the Y or A button to select a mode for setting the keep settings AOS tS WHITE BALANCE RECORDING MODE DATE IMPRINT LANGUAGE CARD IN S MODE BACK MENU SEL ENTER O Press the ENTER button to change the setting to ON aT 0 With REC Mode press the enter button to DECONT select a mode to keep LANGUAGE ie Keep Setting will be programmed To program SMODE oat BACK MENU SEL ENTER more items repeat steps and as many times as needed The settings of the items for which Keep Setting is programmed will be retained even when the
101. of the flash is prohibited or where adequate room illumination is available Set the mode dial to 6 Press the flash mode button to select The flash off mode is now set The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD 15 monitor or on the LCD panel Press the shutter o ee male 1 release button to record the image without firing si fN the flash m oad Oooooxoo00 O0 e The shutter speed slows automatically when you shoot in dark places For best results hold the camera steady or mount the camera on a tripod Take extra care in holding the camera steady when using the telephoto setting LAJ How To Cancel the Flash Off Mode Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode 56 This mode automatically discharges the flash when it detects low ambient light or backlighting This mode allows you to respond appropriately to a wide range of standard shooting conditions Set the mode dial to 6 Press the flash mode button to select 4 mark This auto mode is now set ce gt a lt o e e oO a g The mark which signifies auto mode 2 appears only on the LCD monitor If the mark is E08 0 not shown in the LCD panel the camera is in auto mode an m 12 When you press the shutter release button this C 1800x1200 N mode automatically discharges the flash when the camera detects l
102. of the viewfinder screen and roughly corresponding to the area shown on the right the autofocus field determines the focal distance Viewing Through the LCD Monitor Aim the camera at the subject while viewing through the LCD monitor Shooting Scope Frame the subject within the LCD monitor screen Autofocus Field Located at the center of the LCD monitor screen and roughly corresponding to the area shown on the right the autofocus field determines the focal distance T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ai 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 e The shaded area and dotted lines are shown for illustration purposes only and do not actually appear on the LCD monitor 47 N Buljooyus sIseg Shooting Still Picture Mode Basic shooting instructions are given below Hold the camera correctly to keep it steady D How to Hold the Camera p 37 Aim the camera at your subject Set the wide angle and use macro mode to shoot subjects closer than 40 cm 15 8 inches Macro Shooting Close up Shooting p 76 Press the V or A button to set the size of the subject Setting the Size of the Subject Zoom p 45 How to View Images on the LCD Monitor p 47 Press the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip The shutter release button works in a two step action
103. on Images thus shot are written to internal memory 8 MB or a SmartMedia memory card 2 4 8 16 32 MB Internal memory allow you to take pictures without the need for SmartMedia card e Instant playback You can instantly review recorded image files simply by switching to Play mode You can also magnify the images zoom playback or display several images at once 6 image display SmartMedia memory cards let you exchange shot images with your friends Multiple image recording modes The RDC 5000 offers multiple image recording modes to suit your specific photographic needs including F Fine mode which puts the emphasis on image quality N Normal and E Economy mode which allows you to capture more images than any other mode e Wide shooting range The 2 3x zoom lens allows you to capture subjects in a variety of compositions from close ups to shots with a background Natural colors The white balance feature allows you to capture a subject in its natural colors under any lighting conditions indoors or outdoors e Close ups Macro mode for taking close up shots at distances up to 4 cm 1 6 inches at wide is ideally suited for taking flowers and small objects etc Monitors images on the TV screen Connect the digital camera to a TV set with the video interface cable supplied and you can display your image files on the TV screen You can also connect the camera to a video deck or video printer to dub the imag
104. ons 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RICOH CORPORATION 5 Dedrick Place West Caldwell NJ 07006 Tel 1 800 225 1899 Note to Users in Canada Note This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Remarque Concernant les Utilisateurs au Canada Avertissement Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 128 Ricoh Service Offices Ricoh Co Ltd Ohmori NM Building 1 1 Ohmori Kita 2 chome Ota ku Tokyo 143 0016 JAPAN http www ricoh com Ricoh Factory Service Center 3235 Sunrise Blvd Suite2 Rancho Cordova CA 95742 http Awww ricohcpg com Ricoh Europe B V Photo Products Division P O Box 75640 1118 ZR Schiphol The Netherlands http Awww ricoh red com htttp Awww ricoheurope com E mail camera ricoh nl Ricoh Europe B V European Digital Solution Center Oberrather StraBe 6 D 40472 D sseldorf Germany Ricoh Photo Products Asia Ltd Unit D E amp F 24 F China Overseas Building 139 Hennessy Road Wan Chai Hong Kong Ricoh Australia Pty Ltd 148 Highbury Road Burwood Victoria 3125 Australia http Awww ricoh aust com au it RICOH RICOH CO
105. ow ambient light or backlighting The flash LED will light red when you press the shutter release button lightly The flash LED will pulse while the flash is charging and the LCD monitor will momentarily blacken You will not be able to shoot during this interval Subjects shot from less than 0 4 m 15 8 inches away may be over exposed and appear bleached out in the picture To avoid this switch to the flash off mode How to Cancel the Auto Mode Press the flash mode button and switch to another mode 57 Forced Flash Mode When you take a picture against the light or under strong light the subject s face may appear in the shade in the resultant shot Use forced flash mode to reduce this effect In this mode the flash will fire regardless of the ambient light level Set the mode dial to 6 Press the flash mode button to light 2 mark The forced flash mode is now set The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel Press the shutter release button to take the picture using the flash The flash LED will light red when you press the shutter release button lightly 4 mm 00 Mooooxoo00 O0 e The flash LED blinks and the LCD monitor is cleared while the flash is charging Pictures cannot be taken in this state D When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0 4 m 15 8 inches with the flash activated the subject
106. physical damage if ignored or incorrectly handled Sample Warnings Q The symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed 9S The Q symbol alerts you to prohibited actions The symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific action is prohibited Examples Do not touch Q Do not disassemble Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this equipment Warning irregularity such as the equipment emitting smoke or a strange smell 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 OQ Turn off the power immediately in the event of Warning Q 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 you
107. r earliest convenience Q Avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside the LCD monitor should the monitor be damaged Follow the emergency measures below in the following circumstances e SKIN If any of the liquid crystal gets on your skin wipe it off and rinse the affected area thoroughly with water then wash well with soap e EYES If it gets in your eyes wash your eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice immediately e INGESTION If any of the liquid crystal is ingested rinse the mouth out thoroughly with water Have the victim drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting Seek medical assistance immediately Follow these precautions to prevent the batteries from leaking overheating igniting or exploding e Do not use batteries other than those specifically recommended for the equipment Do not put the batteries in a fire short circuit the terminals or attempt to disassemble heat or recharge them Only nickel cadmium Ni Cd and nickel metal hydride Ni MH batteries are rechargeable e Do not use a mix of battery types Avoid mixing different styles or classifications batteries by different manufacturers or old batteries with new e Check that the batteries are loaded with the positive and negative terminals correctly oriented e Do not solder the batteries Do not mix rechargeable battery types or use batteries with substantially dif
108. r uses the letter L to designate the 100s place in the remaining number of files when it is 1 000 or more In shooting with the digital zoom function enabled only F N or E is displayed Displays Appearing during Playback Erasure Battery Symbol p 13 29 y sy p Ca Playback Source p 80 83 iN e Internal memory m 1800 SmartMedia memory card on cn 0G PIC Mode p 43 1800 900 Fine Mode F 1800 900 Normal Mode N 1800 900 Economy Mode E Either CARD or IN is displayed for files recorded on any other digital camera such as a digital camera from the RDC 300 RDC 4000 Family Ricoh or one of non Ricoh make The PIC mode is not displayed when the multi image playback or erase function is enabled Displays Appearing during Communication Communication Mode On an RS 232C cable connection Battery Symbol p 13 29 Recording Destination _ p 42 e Internal memory m SmartMedia memory card __ caro Lin J CARD Ona USB cable connection Battery Symbol p 13 29 Wet ee im The LCD monitor displays the message Waiting to communicate The LCD monitor displays nothing 15 Menus This camera features four menus which can be used to enter or change the settings for recording playing or erasing image files E SET UP Menu With
109. r while interval time lapse shooting is in progress To cancel shooting while in progress take the following procedures Slide the power switch off Set the mode dial to switch to another mode Macro Shooting Close up Shooting Macro photography allows you to take a closeup picture of a subject Macro photography up to about 4 cm close is made possible by setting the lens to the widest angle position With the lens set at an other position macro photography as close as about 40 cm is possible Set the mode dial to 6 Bring the camera close to the subject and decide the composition of the picture Press the shutter release lightly to set the focus Gently press the shutter release button down fully to take the picture The focusing range is so small in macro mode that the focus can be lost if the camera is moved Make sure the camera is firmly positioned by mounting it on a tripod for example to keep it steady when shooting Light from the flash may appear red in shots taken in flash mode The subject may also appear white in the resultant shot due to over exposure e Since the field of view throught the viewfinder and the shooting range are shifted by a wide margin take pictures by confirming the shooting range 76 through the LCD or with the camera connected to a TV receiver Focal Range for Macro Shooting 15 8 inches away Shutter Release Button difficult to
110. re starting interval time lapse shooting The auto power off will be activated after 24 hours Set the mode dial to and press the MENU button The record menu will be displayed To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the V or A button to select MENU RECORD INTERVAL MODE and press the ENTER BEC ORDIIN G MODEM le button Focus AUTO z DATE IMPRINT SORE The interval timer time lapse settings menu will REDEYE REDUCTION OFF MONOCHROME O0OFF EORR L be displayed INTERVAL MODE BACK MENU m To cancel the operation press the MENU button The screen returns to record menu Press the ENTER button until the digit you want to set starts to flash MENU INTERVAL e Each time you press the ENTER G 0 00 button the flashing digit will change from the hour to the minute to the BACK MENU SEL ENTER second 74 O Press the V or A button to change the value of the digit that is flashing Repeat steps and above to set the desired interval in steps of 30 seconds Increasing the Values BACK MENU EL ENTER Press the A button Keep pressing the button increases the values quickly MENU INTERVAL X Decreasing the Values Press the Y 4 button Keep pressing the button decreases the values quickly Press the ENTER button again after setting the digit of second REC ORO LN
111. s and car hoods e Flat two dimensional objects with only horizontal lines and no significant protrusions or indentations e Fast moving targets e Low brightness objects in dark places e Strongly backlit objects and objects struck by strong reflected light e Flickering objects such as fluorescent lights When shooting subjects like these focus on another subject that is located at about the same distance and then aim at the target with that focus setting Focus Lock Shooting p 68 fips LCD Monitor Display Function Press the ENTER button to display recording information such as the recording mode picture mode and recordable picture count on the LCD monitor Each time you press the ENTER button the display will switch in the following order Recordable Picture Count Display Information Display No Display 4 TW 12 4 x m 12 Ctsooxt200 N EVs0 5 1999 5 15 10 12 CEEE 50 ADVANCED SHOOTING Changing Recording Modes csseeeeeeeeee 52 Text Mode wcsisccceiececdvcseccetececeesctstivernecseneesivecneecce 52 Continuous Shooting Mode sseceeeeeee 53 Changing Flash Modes cccsssseceeeseereseeeee 55 Flash Off Mode c cccsssecssseeseeseeeseesseenseeeeees 56 AUTO MOG vies icvice sects st cis cine cetied ce piseeceiet eesti 57 Forced Flash Mode ccsssssessseeessseeenseneeee 58 Slow Synchro Mode
112. s the V or A button to select the mark The cloudy mode is now set Press the shutter release button to shoot 64 the subject When you press the shutter release button lightly halfway the LCD monitor switches to a normal display Press down the shutter release button fully to shoot the subject When the shooting ends the setup menu is displayed again on the LCD monitor To accept the new adjustment level press the ENTER button to cancel it press the MENU button to return to the record menu Then press the menu button once again to exit the record menu XL m 010 Conii x0000 O0 Le The color tones of a subject will vary depending on weather conditions such as fine or cloudy skies How To Cancel the Cloudy Overcast Mode Press the W or A button to select AUTO in the setup menu Tungsten Light Mode Choose this mode to shoot subjects under tungsten light where an appropriate white balance is difficult to achieve e Select this mode from the white balance mode settings menu S Displaying the Settings Menu p 63 ee Press the V or A button to select the mark The tungsten light mode is now set Press the shutter release button to shoot EA amp m oo Olooogxoo00 O0 the subject When you press the shutter release button lightly halfway the LCD monitor switches to a normal display Press down t
113. ss the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode 59 Setting the Exposure Compensation As long as the subject is centered in the shooting range you can take the picture normally as the camera will automatically adjust the exposure compensation for backlighting If there is a significant difference in brightness between the background and subject however the subject tends to be under or over exposed Exposure compensation is useful in this situation You can also use exposure compensation to produce intentionally under or over exposed images Exposure Compensation Range 2 0 EV in 0 5 EV steps Shooting Against the Light The bright background will make the subject appear under exposed Set the exposure compensation level to a positive value to adjust the exposure er If the subject is not centered in the shooting range when taking a picture against the light the camera will not assume that the subject is in a backlit state Exposure compensation is required in this situation Shooting a White Image If you shoot an image that appears generally white the shot will be under exposed as a whole with people appearing dark and white objects appearing gray Set the exposure compensation level to a positive value to adjust the exposure Shooting a Black Image If you shoot an image that appears generally black the shot will be over exposed as a whole with people appearing white and black objects appear
114. status of exhaustion of the battery loaded in the camera Date and Time Recorded Displays the date and time at which the file was recorded e Recorded images are played back assuming that the camera was held horizontally to shoot them Accordingly pictures shot with the camera held vertically will be displayed sideways 80 lt LCD Monitor Display Function Press the ENTER button to display information such as the date and time recorded on the LCD monitor Each time you press the ENTER button the display will change in the following sequence Selected File Number i Total File Count All Information No Display IN 10 12 IN 10 12 XR d Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a TV set with the video interface cable supplied to play recorded image files on the TV screen You may also connect the cable to a VCR to record your images on videotapes e Please refer to the instruction manual for the equipment to which the camera is connected FN Image input ELD Buiseiy yoeqhe d Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off Open the camera s terminal cover and connect the video interface cable to the video in out terminal Connect the other end of the video interface cable to the Video In terminal on the TV Using the Camera for Extended Periods
115. t the operation MENU COPY m m ALL IMAGES SELECTED IMAGES BACK MENU SEL ENTER Cz LG COPY ALL IMAGES START RELEASE CANCEL MENU If enough space is not available at the destination the message INSUFFICIENT MEMORY is displayed Press the shutter release button to copy as many images as are permitted by the available memory space Press the MENU button to cancel the copy operation E Copying Selected Image Press the V or A button to select SELECT and press the ENTER button The select copy menu is displayed e To cancel the operation and return to the play menu press the MENU button Press the Y or A button to select the file to copy and press the ENTER button The C mark is displayed in the image file thus selected To copy more files repeat steps and as many times as needed e To cancel copying a file bearing the C 90 mark press the ENTER key again MENU COPY m ON ALL IMAGES SELECTED IMAGES BACK MENU SEL ENTER D RED F N C 5 R W ERASE SELECTED IMAGES START RELEASE CANCEL MENU SEL ZENTER Press the MENU button to end the copying The play menu is displayed again Then press the MENU button once again to exit the operation If enough space is not available at the destination the message INSUFFICIENT MEMORY is displayed Press the shutter release
116. ting a SmartMedia Memory Card eccesceeseeseeereeeeeeeeeeneees 33 Before You Start Recording cesceeesceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeetneeeteaeeeaaes Setting the Date and Time eceeeeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeeseseeeeneeneee Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness How To Hold the Camera cecceecceesesseeeeeeeneeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeaeesaeeneeeeeeaees Chapter 2 BASIC SHOOTING Basic Shooting Atesi eii ee aa a a r aia 40 Operation FIOW ccin ie eA Gia a a ida aea 40 Turning on the Camera esssssesseissieisrisisisiisisiisiirintieintisinintnsrntnnrnnen 41 Selecting IN CARD Internal memory SmartMedia memory card MGTIO Ys aranna a Aa or a cence Aaa a aAA EAREN Selecting a Recording Mode Setting the Size of the Subject ZOOM ssssseeessreesresesierrserrereereens 45 How to View Images on the LCD Monitor ssssssssseirirrniee 47 Shooting Still Picture Mode 0 0 ceeeeeceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 48 Chapter 3 ADVANCED SHOOTING Changing Recording Modes ccescceseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseaeeseeeeeaeeteas 52 TOXt MOG vi toads casi crvinsdsceaeesnecestbeat aaa e ana eaaa e a aa a 52 Continuous Shooting Mode ceceeceeseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeenees 53 Changing Flash Modes cesceeseeseneeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeseaeeeseeseeeeeaes 55 Flash Off MOd6 A E TES ETET 56 Auto Mode inani en eai ea iaaii ain 57 Forced Flash Mode sisii iieiaei 58 Slow Syn
117. tion setting is cancelled Files displayed in multi image playback mode cannot be protected Switch to a single image mode to carry out protection setting See Multi Image Playback p 84 How To Cancel the Setting Choose a protected file in step above and press the enter button to erase the mark Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera Files recorded with a non Ricoh camera can be played if the non Ricoh camera conforms to the DCF image file format 1 DCF is short for Design rule for Camera File system which is a set of specifications standardized by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association JEIDA Mount a SmartMedia memory card in the camera B sce Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card p 32 Set the mode dial to A and press the MENU button The play menu is displayed To cancel the operation press the MENU button Press the V or A button to select MENU PLAY SELECT FOLDER and press the ENTER ZOOMRELANE RCS button Came EFEST KFOCDER The folder selection setup menu is displayed DPOF e To cancel the operation and return to the play menu press the MENU button 88 O Press the Y or A button to select a folder and press the ENTER button The play menu is displayed again Then press the MENU button once again to close the play menu CANCEL MENU The image files in the folder are displayed Press th
118. tive and negative terminals correctly oriented Do not bring metallic objects such as a needle into contact with the battery contact surfaces or electrical connections Electrostatic damage could result Close the battery cover Close the battery cover until it clicks into position E Economizing on Batteries Use of rechargeable Size AA Ni Cd or AA Ni MH batteries is recommended for most applications If a power source is available nearby you can economize on the batteries by using an AC adapter optional In shooting pictures having the LCD monitor display turned off will help your batteries longer lived Shooting and Playback Guidelines The table below gives the approximate recording and playback times that are available with Size AA alkaline batteries as measured under the following test conditions Test conditions During shooting Shoot continuously in a recording mode shoot at an interval of 30 seconds without turning off the camera in the middle with the flash fired 50 at a 25 ambient temperature During playback Leave the camera continuously turned on in a playback mode at a 25 room temperature 28 Approximate Approximate Battery type Recording Time Playback Time Size AA alkaline batteries 60 minutes 90 minutes Ni Cd batteries 1000 mAh 40 minutes 60 minutes Tips to Extend the Recording and Playback Times The battery lives indicated
119. to power off will be effective again Slide the power switch to reactivate the camera if it shuts off in auto power off mode e When using an AC adapter the auto power off function is disabled even if you have set the auto power off mode to on Except the interval shooting 103 Changing OSD On Screen Display Language Displays information appearing on the LCD monitor in one of two alternative languages Japanese and English Set the mode dial to SETUP The setup menu is displayed e To cancel the operation set the mode dial to another mode Press the V or A button to select LANGUAGE and press the ENTER button A language setup menu is displayed e To cancel the operation and return to the setup menu press the MENU button Press the Y or A button to select a language and press the ENTER button The display language setting is updated and the setup menu is displayed again When the setting is complete set the mode dial to select another mode Switching Back to English Display When you have switched the LCD to Japanese display choose 0 0 0 0O J from the SETUP menu and then choose ENGLISH from the resultant language setup menu to switch back English display FORMAT DATE SETTING 1999 1 1 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND 0 AUTO POWER OFF LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT MODE VERSION ENTER LANGUAGE JAPANESE ENGLISH CANCEL MENU SEL ENTER AIF ENTER
120. urred images To avoid camera shake hold the camera in the fashion prescribed below Be particularly careful to avoid camera shake with telephoto zoom shots Hold the camera steady with both hands with the elbows lightly touching your body When viewing through the viewfinder With the camera lightly pressed against your head aim it at your subject and look through the viewfinder 37 38 When viewing through the LCD monitor Hold the camera firmly in both hands and aim it at your subject and look through the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip Pressing the shutter release button at once with the finger initially apart from it could result in a blurred image When an image of a subject that has been shot with the camera held in vertical position is played the subject will look sideways Be careful to keep the camera lens flash and the flash sensor reception window from being covered by your fingers or hair BASIC SHOOTING Basic SHOOTING ccceecceseeeseeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeenseeeneees 40 Operation FIOW ccseeccessseeeessseeeeesseeeeeeeees 40 Turning on the Camera ssccssesseeeseeeeeeees 41 Selecting IN CARD Internal memory SmartMedia memory card Memory 42 Selecting a PIC Image quality Mode 43 Selecting a Recording Mode sssseee 44 Setting the Size of the Subje
121. utility software does not run under Windows NT3 51 e The Camera utility software does not run under Windows 3 1 OlInstallation Run the setup exe file in the Camera utility for Windows tentative name folder on CD ROM Ricoh Digital Camera Software Suite and install the Camera utility software as instructed by onscreen guidance messages Likewise install other software than the Camera utility for Windows tentative name in Ricoh Digital Camera Software Suite by running the setup exe file in each folder OMacintosh e Macintosh PC e CPU e Internal memory e Required memory e Hard drive space e Display resolution e Display colors e Keyboard mouse e CD ROM drive OlInstallation Note or desktop Macintosh II or more 68040 or faster or PowerPC 24 MB or more 2 MB of uncompressed application memory space recommended 4 MB or more 6 MB or more 640 x 480 dots or more recommended 800 x 60 dots or more 256 or more recommended 32 000 or more Keyboard and mouse connectable to the Macintosh PC used CD ROM drive supported by the Macintosh PC used Copy the Camera utility icon CD ROM Software CD Suite to the Macintosh HDD Likewise install other software than the Software CD Suite by copying each icon to the Macintosh HDD 100 E Connecting the Camera to a PC Use the interface cable bundled with the RDC 5000 to connect it to a personal computer Turn off the PC Connect the camera and the
122. windows closed beaches or bathrooms Verify that the camera power is off before you attach the AC adapter Direct sunlight and strong light striking the LCD monitor or the LCD panel will reflect white light making it difficult to view The LCD monitor or the LCD panel may contain some pixels that always or never illuminate and the brightness of some areas of the monitor may appear uneven These are typical LCD performance characteristics and do not constitute malfunctions Do not force any of the external moving parts such as the card door terminal cover or battery cover Do not lift the camera by the hard cover terminal cover or battery cover Do not impede movement of the lens barrier while turning on the power Be careful not to hit the lens unit or the LCD monitor while carrying the camera Extreme temperature differentials may cause condensation to form inside the camera body and lens unit reducing performance To avoid this place the camera in a plastic bag and let it slowly acclimatize to the new temperature before exposing it Potential Causes of Condensation e Transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place e Storing or using the camera in places subject to high humidity e Bringing the camera into a recently heated room or leaving it directly in the path of air conditioning 117 O1 SNOsue a9SI N Care and Storage E Care Fingerprints or dirt on the lens will reduce
123. y again O Press the shutter release button The image files thus selected are erased The erase menu is displayed again after erasing the selected files Then turn the mode dial to select another mode e Files may take time to erase depending on the type of the SmartMedia memory card mounted and the file type Protected files cannot be erased Unprotect them before erasing them See Protecting a File p 87 97 98 MISCELLANEOUS Transferring Images to a PC secsseeeseeeeeeee 100 Changing Camera Settings csseessseeeees 102 Beep Sound Setting cccescceseeeeseeseeeeseees 102 Auto Power Off Setting ccesssseesseeeeee 103 Changing OSD On Screen Display Language seseeeeeesteneseeeeeenseeeeensenenenseeneaneneees 104 Changing Video Out Signal Method NTSC PAL ansioina aaaea aarue asaan ouka astani bidaan 105 Keep Settings sssssssnnsensnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnn 106 Formatting Internal Memory s ccssseeee 107 Displays the Current Version Information 108 Changing LCD Confirmation 00ss0 109 Changing the LCD Setting scssseeeeee 110 Initializing Settings cceeseseeeseeeseeeeeeee 111 Using the Remote Control cssseeeeeeeeeees 112 ShOoting aeiae ce ete 112 Playing i cesicesicsccndsescctessecdeenscustenaaceuasencecss seedeees 113 Erasing oe eeccssseeeesseeeeeseeeeeenseeeeesseeeneneeenenseneeenns 114 ACCE

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