Ricoh Digital Camera RDC 5000 User Guide

Operation Manual  
To ensure correct use of your digital  
camera, read this manual carefully  
before use. Keep the manual handy  
for future reference.  
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Camera Features  
G 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 × 1200). The camera is so light you can carry it with you  
anywhere.  
GGImmediate recording  
Using the camera is as simple as clicking the shutter release button. 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.  
GGInstant 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.  
GGMultiple 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.  
GGWide shooting range  
The 2.3× zoom lens allows you to capture subjects in a variety of compositions, from  
close-ups to shots with a background.  
GGNatural colors  
The white balance feature allows you to capture a subject in its natural colors under  
any lighting conditions, indoors or outdoors.  
GGClose-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.  
GGMonitors 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 images onto a videotape or make full color  
prints.  
GGTransfers 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.  
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Table of Contents  
Camera Features ................................................................................... 1  
Table of Contents ................................................................................... 2  
Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 5  
Parts & Names ..................................................................................... 10  
Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays .................................................. 12  
LCD Monitor ......................................................................................... 12  
LCD Panel ............................................................................................ 14  
Menus ................................................................................................... 16  
Basic Operation/Quick Reference ....................................................... 20  
Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED  
Before Using the Camera ................................................................... 26  
Checking the Package Contents ......................................................... 26  
Attaching the Wrist Strap ..................................................................... 26  
Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 27  
Loading the AA Batteries ..................................................................... 27  
Using an AC Adapter ........................................................................... 29  
SmartMedia Memory Cards ................................................................ 31  
What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? ................................................ 31  
Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card................................................. 32  
Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card ............................................. 33  
Before You Start Recording................................................................ 35  
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................... 35  
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness................................................. 37  
How To Hold the Camera .................................................................... 37  
Chapter 2 BASIC SHOOTING  
Basic Shooting .................................................................................... 40  
Operation Flow ..................................................................................... 40  
Turning on the Camera ........................................................................ 41  
Selecting IN/CARD (Internal memory/SmartMedia memory card)  
Memory................................................................................................. 42  
Selecting a PIC (Image quality) Mode ................................................. 43  
Selecting a Recording Mode................................................................ 44  
Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)................................................ 45  
How to View Images on the LCD Monitor ........................................... 47  
Shooting (Still Picture Mode) ............................................................... 48  
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Chapter 3 ADVANCED SHOOTING  
Changing Recording Modes ............................................................... 52  
Text Mode ............................................................................................ 52  
Continuous Shooting Mode.................................................................. 53  
Changing Flash Modes ....................................................................... 55  
Flash Off Mode ..................................................................................... 56  
Auto Mode ............................................................................................ 57  
Forced Flash Mode .............................................................................. 58  
Slow Synchro Mode ............................................................................. 59  
Setting the Exposure Compensation .................................................. 60  
Setting the Exposure Compensation ................................................... 60  
Changing the White Balance Mode .................................................... 62  
Daylight Mode ...................................................................................... 63  
Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode) ............................................................ 64  
Tungsten Light Mode ........................................................................... 65  
Fluorescent Light Mode ....................................................................... 66  
Special Shooting Functions ................................................................ 67  
Using the Self-Timer ............................................................................ 67  
Focus Lock Shooting............................................................................ 68  
Manual Focus Shooting ....................................................................... 70  
Date Imprinting Mode ........................................................................... 71  
Redeye Reduction Mode ..................................................................... 72  
Monochrome Mode (Black & White) Sepia ......................................... 73  
Interval (Time lapse) Shooting Mode................................................... 74  
Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting) .................................................. 76  
S Mode (Shutter Speed) ...................................................................... 77  
Chapter 4 PLAYBACK/ERASING  
Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images .................................. 80  
Playback Display .................................................................................. 80  
Connecting to a TV .............................................................................. 81  
Playing Back a File ............................................................................. 82  
Operation Flow ..................................................................................... 82  
Playing an Image File .......................................................................... 83  
Multi Image Playback ........................................................................... 84  
Zoom Playback..................................................................................... 85  
Auto Playback ...................................................................................... 86  
Protecting a File ................................................................................... 87  
Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera............................. 88  
Copying Image Files ............................................................................ 89  
Setting DPOF (Direct Print of File) ...................................................... 91  
Setting a Printing Service .................................................................... 91  
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Erasing a File (Image) ........................................................................ 94  
Operation Flow ..................................................................................... 94  
Erase .................................................................................................... 95  
Erase All Images .................................................................................. 96  
Erase Selected Files (Images)............................................................. 97  
Chapter 5 MISCELLANEOUS  
Transferring Images to a PC ............................................................ 100  
Changing Camera Settings............................................................... 102  
Beep Sound Setting ........................................................................... 102  
Auto Power Off Setting ...................................................................... 103  
Changing OSD (On-Screen Display) Language................................ 104  
Changing Video-Out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL) ............................. 105  
Keep Settings ..................................................................................... 106  
Formatting Internal Memory ............................................................... 107  
Displays the Current Version Information.......................................... 108  
Changing LCD Confirmation .............................................................. 109  
Changing the LCD Setting ................................................................. 110  
Initializing Settings ............................................................................. 111  
Using the Remote Control ................................................................ 112  
Shooting ............................................................................................. 112  
Playing ................................................................................................ 113  
Erasing ............................................................................................... 114  
Accessories ....................................................................................... 116  
Handling Precautions........................................................................ 117  
Care and Storage.............................................................................. 118  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 119  
Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries ................................ 122  
About the Warranty and Servicing.................................................... 123  
Specifications .................................................................................... 125  
Recording Capacities........................................................................ 127  
Ricoh Service Offices ....................................................................... 129  
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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.  
This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious  
RWarning  
injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.  
This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical  
RCaution  
damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.  
Sample Warnings  
The  
symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.  
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o
m
The  
The  
symbol alerts you to prohibited actions.  
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m
symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate  
that a specific action is prohibited.  
G Examples  
nDo not touch qDo not disassemble  
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this equipment.  
RWarning  
G Turn off the power immediately in the event of  
irregularity, such as the equipment emitting smoke or a  
o
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.  
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RWarning  
G Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object,  
water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the  
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equipment. Remove the batteries as soon as possible,  
being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you  
are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be  
sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid  
fire or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the  
equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact  
the nearest service center at your earliest convenience.  
G 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.  
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m
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• 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.  
• EYES: If it gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with  
clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical  
advice immediately.  
• 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.  
G Follow these precautions to prevent the batteries from  
leaking, overheating, igniting or exploding.  
• 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).  
• Do not use a mix of battery types. Avoid mixing  
different styles or classifications, batteries by different  
manufacturers, or old batteries with new.  
• Check that the batteries are loaded with the positive (+)  
and negative (–) terminals correctly oriented.  
• Do not solder the batteries.  
G Do not mix rechargeable battery types or use batteries  
with substantially different charge statuses.  
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RWarning  
G Keep the batteries used in this equipment out of the  
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.  
m
Never use batteries in the following condition as this could  
lead to leaks, overheating, ignition, explosions or short  
circuits.  
m
G Do not use batteries with insulation missing from around  
the negative () terminal.  
Positive (+) Terminal  
Outer Casing  
Never use batteries with insulation  
missing in these areas.  
Negative () Terminal  
G Do not use batteries with outer casings that are  
damaged or missing.  
G Keep the equipment out of the reach of children. Their  
inability to read and understand warnings and safety  
precautions may lead to accidents.  
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G Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if  
they become exposed as a result of being dropped or  
damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment  
could lead to an electric shock. Remove the 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.  
G Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the  
equipment yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the  
equipment poses significant electrical hazard.  
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G Do not use the equipment in the bathroom or shower as  
this could result in fire or electric shock.  
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RWarning  
G Do not use the equipment near flammable gases,  
gasoline, benzine, thinner or similar substances to avoid  
the risk of explosion, fire or burns.  
m
G Do not use the equipment in aircraft or other locations  
where usage is restricted or prohibited as this may lead  
to disasters or accidents.  
G Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug  
as this may lead to fire.  
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m
G 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.  
G To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not  
use the AC adapter with commercially available  
electronic transformers when traveling abroad.  
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Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.  
RCaution  
G Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to  
burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a  
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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.  
G Plug the power cords securely into the electrical outlets.  
Loose cords pose a fire hazard.  
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G Do not allow the camera to get wet. In addition, do not  
operate it with wet hands. Both pose the risk of electric  
m
shock.  
G Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles, such as  
bicycles, cars and trains, as this may cause the driver to  
m
lose control and result in a traffic accident.  
G Do not grasp batteries with metallic tweezers as this may  
form a short circuit and lead to fire or electric shock.  
m
Safety Warnings for Accessories  
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.  
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Parts & Names  
G 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)  
AF Indication LED (p.48)  
Back  
LCD Monitor  
Zoom button (p.45)  
Card Door (p.32)  
POWER Switch  
(p.41)  
Terminal  
Cover  
ENTER button  
MENU button  
DISPLAY button  
Video Input/  
Output switch  
RS-232C/AUX Terminal  
(USB cable can be connected)  
Reset Button  
Power Supply Terminal  
(DC Input) (p.30)  
Video Output Terminal (p.81)  
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Bottom  
Brightness Adjustment  
Dial (for the LCD  
monitor) (p.37)  
Wrist Strap Eyelet (p.26)  
Tripod Screw Hole  
Battery Cover (p.28)  
G AC Adapter (optional)  
AC-3 (100V-240V)  
Power Cord  
Connection Cable  
G SmartMedia  
G Remote Control Unit  
Memory Card (optional)  
(optional) (DR-3)  
RELEASE  
ERASE  
EV  
FWD  
PROGRAM  
ENTER  
Contact Surface  
Write Protect Area  
REV  
MULTI  
REMOTE CONTROLLER  
-
DR 3  
Label Position  
MADE IN JAPAN  
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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  
GGRecording Mode Displays  
Red-eye reduction mode  
(p.72)  
White Balance Indicator (p.62)  
Auto (no symbol)  
Daylight Mode [  
Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode) (  
Tungsten Light mode (  
Fluorescent Light Mode (  
]
)
Flash Mode (p.55)  
)
Flash Off Mode (  
)
)
Forced Flash Mode ( )  
IN/CARD (internal card) memory (p.42)  
Internal memory (  
SmartMedia (  
Slow Synchro Mode ( : flashing)  
Auto Flash Mode ( )  
)
)
Recording Mode (p.44, 52)  
Still Picture Mode (  
Text Mode (  
Continuous shooting mode  
)
Recording Data Indicator  
Displays the remaining  
number of pictures.  
)
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1800x1200 N  
MF  
T
(
)
Manual Focus Mode (p.70)  
SET  
DATE/TIME  
PIC (Image quality) Mode  
(p.43)  
1800 × 1200/900 × 600  
Fine Mode [F]  
Zoom Indication Bar (p.45)  
W
Exposure  
EV+0.5  
1999/05/15 10:12  
1800 × 1200/900 × 600  
Normal Mode [N]  
1800 × 1200/900 × 600  
Economy Mode [E]  
compensation level  
Message Display  
Date & Time Display (p.35)  
Battery Symbol (p.13, 29)  
Self-Timer Mode (p.67)  
GGPlay Mode Displays  
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)  
Source for playback  
Internal memory (  
SmartMedia (  
)
)
18/19  
100-0045  
PIC (Image quality) Mode  
(p.83)  
1800 × 1200/900 × 600  
Fine Mode [F]  
1800 × 1200/900 × 600  
Normal Mode [N]  
1800x1200 N  
Battery symbol  
1999/05/15 10:12  
1800 × 1200/900 × 600  
Economy Mode [E]  
Shooting Date and Time  
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Note  
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.  
You can disable the auto power-off feature (p.103).  
The auto power-off mode does not function when the camera is powered  
by an AC adapter.  
G Warning Messages  
If any of the warning messages listed below appears on the cameras LCD monitor,  
read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested.  
Reference  
Page  
Warning  
Message  
Explanation and Remedy  
Status  
Lit  
Indicates low batteries. Have  
replacement batteries ready.  
P. (27)  
NO CARD  
Flashing A SmartMedia memory card is out of  
position. Mount a SmartMedia  
memory card.  
P. (32)  
WRITE  
Flashing A write-protected SmartMedia memory  
card is found. Remove the write  
protection label from the card to gain  
access to it.  
P. (31)  
PROTECTED  
FILE  
Flashing You attempted to erase a protected  
P. (87)  
P. (32)  
PROTECTED  
file. Unprotect the file before erasing  
it.  
NO IMAGE  
Lit  
There are no files to play. Mount a  
SmartMedia memory card having files  
recorded on it.  
UNMATCHED  
FILE  
Flashing You attempted to play an unplayable  
file.  
P. (82)  
FILE  
NUMBER  
OVER  
Flashing No more files can be recorded.  
Format the internal memory or insert a  
new SmartMedia memory card to  
continue recording.  
P. (32, 107)  
SET  
Flashing The date has not been set. Set the  
date before starting operations with  
the camera.  
P. (35)  
DATE/TIME  
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GGError Messages  
If any of the error messages listed below appears on the cameras LCD monitor, read  
the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested.  
Error message  
FORMAT  
INTERNAL  
MEMORY  
Reference  
Page  
Error  
Message  
Explanation and Remedy  
FORMAT CARD  
The SmartMedia memory card is  
unformatted. Format the card with the  
camera before using it.  
P. (33)  
P. (107)  
FORMAT  
INTERNAL  
MEMORY  
Format the internal memory before using it.  
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 wont clear, call your dealer or our service contact.  
Note  
LCD Panel  
G Initial display (SETUP mode)  
The LCD panel appears  
blank.  
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G Displays Appearing during Recording  
Battery Symbol (p.13, 29)  
Recording Information Indicator  
Displays the available picture  
count and the remaining recording  
time.  
Recording Destination  
(p.42)  
Internal memory (  
SmartMedia memory card  
)
PIC Mode (p.43)  
1800/900  
(
)
Fine Mode (F)  
1800/900  
Normal Mode (N)  
1800/900  
Built-in Flash (p.55)  
Flash Off (  
Forced Flash ( )  
Slow Sync ( : blinking)  
Auto Flash (no mark appearing)  
)
Economy Mode (E)  
Self-Timer (p.67)  
Redeye Reduction Mode (p.72)  
The recording information indicator 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  
as a PIC mode.  
Note  
G Displays Appearing during Playback/Erasure  
PIC Mode (p.43)  
1800/900  
Battery Symbol (p.13, 29)  
Playback Source (p.80, 83)  
Internal memory (  
SmartMedia memory card  
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.  
Note  
The PIC mode is not displayed when the multi-image playback or erase  
function is enabled.  
G Displays Appearing during Communication (Communication  
Mode)  
• On an RS-232C cable connection  
Battery Symbol (p.13, 29)  
The LCD monitor displays the  
message Waiting to  
communicate.”  
Recording Destination  
(p.42)  
Internal memory (  
)
SmartMedia memory card  
(
)
• On a USB cable connection  
Battery Symbol (p.13, 29)  
The LCD monitor displays  
nothing.  
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Menus  
This camera features four menus which can be used to enter or change the settings  
for recording, playing or erasing image files.  
GGSET UP Menu  
With 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: ................... Formats internal memory or a  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
SmartMedia memory card (which  
will erase protected, as well as  
unprotected, files). (p.33, 107)  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
DATE SETTING: ........ Sets the date and time. (p.35)  
KEEP SETTINGS:...... Saves camera settings. (p.106)  
BEEP SOUND: ........... Switches the electronic beep on  
and off. (p.102)  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
SEL.:ENTER  
AUTO POWER  
OFF:............................ 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)  
LANGUAGE: .............. Switches the LCD monitor  
display between Japanese and  
English. (p.104)  
VIDEO OUT MODE: ... Switches the camera between  
NTSC and PAL when it is  
connected to a TV set. (p.105)  
VERSION: .................. Displays current version  
information about the camera.  
(p.108)  
[
]
SET UP  
MENU  
LCD CONFIRMATION : 1SEC  
LCD SETTING : ON  
INITIALIZE SETTING  
LCD  
CONFIRMATION: ...... Sets the confirmation time for  
images after shooting. (p.109)  
LCD SETTING: .......... Selects whether to let the  
camera come up with the LCD  
monitor enabled or disabled  
when it is powered on in a  
SEL.:ENTER  
recording mode. (p.110)  
INITIALIZE  
SETTING: ................... Initialize all the settings. (p.111)  
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GGRecord Menu  
With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ] and press the menu button. To  
exit the record menu, press the menu button again.  
RECORDING  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
MODE: ........................ Switches between recording  
modes, such as text, continuous  
shooting and still picture (p.52).  
WHITE BALANCE: .... Switches between the white  
balance settings (p.62).  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
:OFF  
:OFF  
INTERVAL MODE  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
+/(Exposure  
compensation): ......... Sets the exposure compensation  
(p.60).  
FOCUS: ...................... Switches between auto focus  
and manual focus (p.70).  
DATE IMPRINT: ......... Records images with date. (p.71)  
REDEYE REDUCTION:  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
S MODE  
:OFF  
.................................... Reduces the red-eye when  
shooting live subjects with flash.  
(p.72)  
MONOCHROME: ....... Records images in Black &  
White or sepia. (p.73)  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
INTERVAL MODE:..... Switches interval (time lapse)  
setting on and off (p.74).  
S Mode: ...................... Sets the shutter speed to a faster  
setting for shooting in dim light  
(p.77).  
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GGPlay Menu  
With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ] and press the menu button. To  
exit the play menu, press the menu button again.  
ZOOM PLAYBACK:... Displays an enlanged image.  
[
]
PLAY  
MENU  
(p.85)  
ZOOM PLAYBACK  
AUTO PLAYBACK  
PROTECT  
AUTO PLAYBACK: ... Plays all images automatically  
within a preset length of time.  
(p.86)  
COPY  
SELECT FOLDER  
DPOF  
PROTECT: ................. Protects image files from  
erasure. (p.87)  
BACK:MENU  
START:ENTER  
COPY:......................... Copies shot images from  
internal memory to a SmartMedia  
memory card, and vice versa.  
(p.89)  
SELECT FOLDER: .... Plays images shot with another  
brand of camera. (p.88)  
DPOF: ......................... Select this function to generate  
recorded images for submission  
to digital printing services or  
other applications. (p.91)  
Erase Menu  
With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ]. To exit the erase menu, set the  
mode dial to another mode.  
ERASE SINGLE IMAGE:  
[
]
ERASE  
MENU  
.................................... Erases selected images one at a  
time (except protected images)  
(p.95).  
ERASE SINGLE IMAGE  
ERASE ALL IMAGES  
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES  
ERASE ALL IMAGES:  
.................................... Erases all the files from the card  
(except protected images) (p.96).  
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES:  
SEL.:ENTER  
.................................... Erases multiple selected images  
(except for protected files) at  
once. (p.97)  
Important  
Note  
The [PC] setting on the mode dial is used to transfer image files from the camera  
to a PC.  
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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.  
Preparations  
Loading the Batteries (p.27-29)  
q Load the batteries into the camera.  
* When using an AC adapter, connect it to  
the camera and then to the AC outlet.  
(p.29)  
Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card (p.32-33)  
q Make sure that the camera is turned off.  
w Open the card door and insert a  
SmartMedia memory card.  
Before using a new SmartMedia memory  
card, you must first format (initialize) it  
with the camera. (p.33)  
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Setting the Date and Time (p.35-37)  
q Slide the power switch and set the mode  
dial to [SET UP].  
w Press the or button to select [DATE  
SETTING].  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
e Press the DISPLAY button to select the  
display method.  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
IMPRINTING  
MODE:DISPLAY  
SEL.:ENTER  
r Press the ENTER button.  
t Press the or button to change the  
flashing digit.  
y Press the ENTER button.  
Repeat steps t and y above to complete  
the settings.  
* Each time you press the ENTER button,  
the flashing digit changes, from year to  
month, day, hour and minute.  
u After you have set the number of  
minutes, press the ENTER button.  
DATE SETTING  
1999 1 1  
00:00  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
Shooting  
Basic Shooting Procedure (p.40-50)  
q Slide the power switch and set the mode  
dial to [ ].  
w Press the CARD/IN button to select  
where to record.  
e Press the PIC button to select a PIC  
(Image quality) mode.  
r Select a recording mode.  
q Press the MENU button to display the  
record menu and select [RECORDING  
MODE].  
w Press the ENTER button to select a  
recording mode and then press the  
MENU button to return to the original  
display.  
t Press the (  
) or (  
) button to  
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1800x1200 N  
select the desired size of the subject.  
* Observe the position of the subject by  
looking through the viewfinder or at the  
LCD monitor.  
y Press the shutter release button to record  
the image.  
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Changing the Flash Mode (p.55-59)  
q Set the mode dial to [ ].  
w Press the flash mode button to select a  
flash mode.  
You can choose Flash Off ( ), Auto ( ),  
Forced Flash ( ), or Slow synchro mode  
( : flashing).  
The selected mark will be displayed on the  
LCD monitor or on the LCD panel.  
e Press the shutter release button to  
record the image.  
Using the Self-Timer (p.67-68)  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
メニュー  
w Press the self timer button.  
The self timer is now set.  
The  
mark will be displayed on the LCD  
monitor or on the LCD panel.  
e Press the shutter release button to  
record the image.  
The self timer LED will start flashing and the  
shutter will be released after a delay of  
about 10 seconds.  
Playback  
Playing Back Files (p.82-83)  
q Slide the power switch on and set the  
mode dial to [ ].  
w Press the or 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)  
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Erasing  
Erasing Files (p.94-97)  
q Slide the power switch on and set the  
mode dial to [ ].  
w Press the or button to select the  
[
]
ERASE  
MENU  
erase mode and press the ENTER button.  
ERASE SINGLE IMAGE  
ERASE ALL IMAGES  
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES  
* Remember that files cannot be restored once  
they are erased. Before starting to erase a file,  
make sure that you want to erase it.  
SEL.:ENTER  
If you selected [ERASE SINGLE IMAGE]  
ERASE  
SINGLE IMAGE  
5/12  
e Press the or button to select a file  
you want to erase and press the shutter  
release button.  
START :RELEASE  
CANCEL:MENU  
If you selected [ERASE ALL IMAGES]  
e Press the shutter release button.  
ERASE ALL IMAGES  
START : RELEASE  
CANCEL: MENU  
If you selected [ERASE SELECTED IMAGES]  
e Press the or button to select a file  
you want to erase and press the ENTER  
button.  
Repeat step e, as needed, to erase  
additional files at a time. And press the enter  
button again to cancel the erasure setting.  
r Press the shutter release button.  
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES  
START :RELEASE  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
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GETTING STARTED Chapter  
1
Before Using the Camera ..................................... 26  
Checking the Package Contents ................... 26  
Attaching the Wrist Strap ............................... 26  
Powering the Camera ........................................... 27  
Loading the AA Batteries ............................... 27  
Using an AC Adapter ...................................... 29  
SmartMedia Memory Cards ................................. 31  
What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? .......... 31  
Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card .......... 32  
Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card....... 33  
Before You Start Recording ................................ 35  
Setting the Date and Time .............................. 35  
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ........ 37  
How to Hold the Camera................................. 37  
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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: .................................................. 1  
• Video interface cable:........................................ 1  
• Soft case: .......................................................... 1  
• AA alkaline batteries: ........................................ 4  
• Wrist strap: ........................................................ 1  
• Operation manual (this manual): ....................... 1  
• Warranty card:................................................... 1  
• PC connection cable (RS-232C) ....................... 1  
• Macintosh cable (AUX) ..................................... 1  
• USB cable ......................................................... 1  
• Software CD-ROM ............................................ 1  
Attaching the Wrist Strap  
Attach the wrist strap provided to prevent the camera from being dropped during use.  
qPass the small loop of the strap through the wrist  
strap eyelet and pass the other end through the  
loop as illustrated.  
Important  
Note  
• Do not swing the camera around by its  
strap.  
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Powering the Camera  
This section explains how to load the batteries (AA alkaline batteries) into the camera  
and how to connect the AC adapter to power the camera from a household electrical  
outlet.  
Loading the AA Batteries  
1
Mount AA batteries and operate the camera.  
If you use commercial batteries, use of rechargeable AA batteries (nickel-  
Note  
cadmium or nickel-metal-hydride batteries) is recommended.  
Rechargeable Batteries  
Before using commercially available rechargeable AA Ni-Cd or AA Ni-MH batteries,  
read the safety precautions in the accompanying manual.  
Important  
Note  
Use only the specified AA batteries.  
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.  
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q Check that the camera is turned off, and  
then open the battery cover by pressing  
the catch and sliding it in the direction  
shown.  
See  
Turning on the Camera(p.41)  
w Load the batteries.  
Important  
Note  
Make sure that the batteries are loaded  
with the positive (+) 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.  
e Close the battery cover  
Close the battery cover until it clicks into position.  
I 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.  
I 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.  
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Approximate  
Recording Time  
Approximate  
Playback Time  
Battery type  
Size AA alkaline batteries  
Ni-Cd batteries (1000 mAh)  
60 minutes  
40 minutes  
90 minutes  
60 minutes  
Tips to Extend the Recording and Playback Times  
* The battery lives indicated 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.)  
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* 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 ×  
600 recording mode.  
* Copying or erasing images repeatedly would also accelerate the exhaustion of the  
batteries.  
You are advised to make spare batteries available when powering the camera  
from the internal batteries alone.  
Note  
The battery symbol ( ), 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.  
IIHandling 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 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.  
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q Check that the camera is turned off, and then open the terminal cover.  
See  
Turning on the Camera(p.41)  
w Connect the AC adapter cable to the power supply terminal (DC input)  
on the camera.  
e 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.  
Note  
Important  
Note  
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.  
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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:  
Capacity: ................... 2 MB, 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB  
Operating voltage: .... 3.3 V  
1
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.  
Note  
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.  
IIProtecting 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.  
を  
Attach a  
write  
protect  
pad.  
If the write protect pad gets dirty, wipe it clean  
with a soft, dry cloth.  
Note  
IIHandling Precautions  
I 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. Should the contact surface get dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry  
cloth.  
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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.  
I 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.  
Important  
Note  
Never insert or remove a SmartMedia memory card while the camera is  
turned on.  
IIInserting Card  
q Check that the camera is turned off,  
and then open the card door.  
See  
Turning on the Camera(p.41)  
w 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  
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Note  
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.  
IIRemoving Card  
q Check that the camera is turned off, and  
then open the card door.  
See  
Turning on the Camera(p.41)  
1
w 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.  
e Close the card door.  
Important  
Note  
Never remove the SmartMedia memory card while data is being recorded  
or erased. The data stored on the card could be lost or damaged.  
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.  
Important  
Note  
Formatting will erase all the files recorded on the SmartMedia memory  
card (including protected files).  
Do not format SmartMedia memory cards on a PC.  
The SmartMedia formatted by the other device may not be used.  
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q Insert the SmartMedia memory card and  
slide the power switch to turn on the  
camera.  
Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card(p.32)  
See  
Turning On the Camera(p.41)  
w Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The setup menu will be displayed.  
e Press the or button to select  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
[FORMAT] and press the ENTER button.  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
SEL.:ENTER  
r Press the or button to select  
[FORMAT MEMORY CARD] and press the  
ENTER button.  
[
]
FORMAT  
MENU  
FORMAT MEMORY CARD  
FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
t Press the shutter release button.  
The FORMATTINGmessage is displayed  
while the camera is formatting the SmartMedia  
memory card.  
MEMORY CARD  
START : RELEASE  
CANCEL: MENU  
FORMAT  
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  
Note  
be formatted. Remove the pad to format the SmartMedia memory card.  
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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.  
1
Use the yy/mm/dd format to set the date.  
Note  
Time is displayed in the 24-hour clock format. Midnight is expressed as  
00:00 and noon as 12:00.  
q Slide the center button of power switch  
to turn on the camera.  
Turning On the Camera(p.41)  
See  
w Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The setup menu is displayed.  
To cancel the operation, turn the mode  
Note  
dial to another mode.  
e Press the or button to select [DATE  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
SETTING].  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
IMPRINTING  
MODE:DISPLAY  
SEL.:ENTER  
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r Press the DISPLAY button to select the  
date display method.  
There are three methods available to display the  
date as follows:  
1999/5/15 I May 15 1999 I 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.  
t Press the ENTER button.  
The date setting menu is displayed.  
To cancel the operation and return to  
the setup menu, press the MENU  
button.  
Note  
y Press the or button to change the  
flashing digit.  
DATE SETTING  
1999 1 1  
00:00  
Forwarding the digit  
Press the (  
) button. Keep pressing the  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
button to forward the digit fast.  
Reversing the digit  
Press the (  
) button. Keep pressing the  
button to reverse the digit fast.  
u Press the ENTER button to flash the digit  
you want changed.  
DATE SETTING  
1999 1 1  
00:00  
Repeat steps y and u above to make  
necessary corrections.  
Each time you press the ENTER  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
Note  
button, the flashing digit changes, from  
year to month, day, hour and minute.  
i 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.  
DATE SETTING  
1999 1 15  
10:12  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
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You can set the time correctly by pressing the ENTER button at the same  
time as a time signal sounds.  
Note  
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.  
How to Verify the Date and Time  
Tips  
Press the ENTER button to view the date and time settings in  
the LCD monitor for verification. See LCD Monitor Display  
Function(p.50).  
1
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness  
You can adjust the brightness setting of the LCD monitor.  
q Turn the brightness adjustment dial on  
the bottom of the camera, left or right to  
adjust the LCD monitor brightness to a  
favorable setting for viewing.  
How To Hold the Camera  
Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in blurred images.  
To avoid camera shake, hold the camera in the fashion prescribed below. Be  
particularly careful to avoid camera shake with telephoto zoom shots.  
q Hold the camera steady with both hands with the elbows lightly  
touching your body.  
I When viewing through the viewfinder  
With the camera lightly pressed against your  
head, aim it at your subject and look through the  
viewfinder.  
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I 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.  
w Press the shutter release button lightly  
with your fingertip.  
Important  
Note  
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  
Note  
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.  
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Chapter  
BASIC SHOOTING  
2
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Basic Shooting ...................................................... 40  
Operation Flow ................................................ 40  
Turning on the Camera ................................... 41  
Selecting IN/CARD (Internal memory/  
SmartMedia memory card) Memory .............. 42  
Selecting a PIC (Image quality) Mode ........... 43  
Selecting a Recording Mode .......................... 44  
Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom) ......... 45  
How to View Images on the LCD Monitor ..... 47  
Shooting (Still Picture Mode) ......................... 48  
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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  
[
] (p.41).  
Select IN/CARD (Internal memory/SmartMedia memory card) Memory  
Select the internal memory ( ) or SmartMedia ( ). (p.42)  
Select a PIC (Image quality) Mode  
Choose from six picture modes (  
and ) (p.43).  
,
,
,
,
,
Select a Recording Mode  
Choose from three recording modes (  
and  
) (p.44).  
Set the Size of the Subject  
Use the or 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).  
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Turning on the Camera  
Slide the power switch to turn the camera on and slide the switch again to turn it off.  
q Slide the center button of power switch  
to on.  
w Set the mode dial to [ ].  
The camera will turn on and the monitor cover  
will open.  
2
The LCD panel or the LCD monitor will display  
recording information.  
G LCD Monitor Display  
Press the DISPLAY button to switch displays  
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appearing on the LCD monitor. If the LCD monitor  
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  
Note  
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.  
Auto Power-Off  
Tips  
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).  
The auto power-off mode does not function when the camera is  
powered by an AC adapter.  
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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).  
Note  
Selecting IN/CARD (Internal memory/SmartMedia  
memory card) Memory  
Select whether to record shot files in internal memory or on the SmartMedia memory  
card mounted in the camera.  
G Switching Modes  
The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the recording  
destination:  
Internal memory  
SmartMedia memory card  
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* When the SmartMedia memory card is inserted, the  
will be displayed.  
G Selecting a Recording Destination  
q Press the CARD/IN button and select a  
recording destination (  
).  
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  
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turned on, the  
mark appears on the  
LCD monitor or the LCD panel. Enable  
the save mode to set internal memory  
as a recording destination. See Keep  
Settings(p.106).  
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Selecting a PIC (Image quality) Mode  
The camera offers six picture (PIC) modes –  
and  
to suit your photographic needs. Each mode has its own compression  
ratio.  
GGSwitching PIC (Image quality) Modes  
The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the PIC mode:  
1800N Mode  
1800E Mode  
900F Mode  
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1800×1200 E  
  900×600 F  
2
1800F Mode  
900E Mode  
900N Mode  
 6  
64  
35  
1800×1200 F  
  900×600 F  
  900×600 N  
* The recordable picture count varies as you switch the PIC mode.  
* The factory default setting is 1800 N ( ).  
GGSelecting a PIC (Image quality) Mode  
q Press the PIC button and select a PIC  
(Image quality) mode (  
).  
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.  
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  900×600 F  
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G Approximate File Sizes by PIC (Image quality) Mode  
PIC Mode  
1800F  
Approx. File Size  
795 KB  
PIC Mode  
900F  
Approx. File Size  
270 KB  
1800N  
401 KB  
900N  
139 KB  
1800E  
204 KB  
900E  
73 KB  
Image sizes are 1792 × 1200 pixels and 896 × 600 pixels.  
The table below shows the maximum number of recordable images  
associated with each PIC mode.  
Note  
Size  
PIC mode  
F mode  
N mode  
E mode  
F mode  
N mode  
E mode  
Approx. No. of recordable images  
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1792 × 1200  
19  
38  
29  
55  
99  
896 × 600  
* 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 × 1200 and  
900 × 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.  
G Switching Recording Modes  
The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the recording  
mode:  
Still Mode  
Text Mode  
Continuous shooting mode  
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1800x1200  
N
1800x1200  
N
A
Note  
Set Keep Setting to save the recording mode setting.  
See Keep Settings(p.106).  
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G Selecting a Recording Mode (for the PIC mode)  
This mode is used to record an image.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu will be displayed.  
w Press the or button to select  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
[RECORDING MODE].  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
2
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
To cancel an operation, press the  
MENU button.  
Note  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the ENTER button to choose the  
recording mode ( ).  
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The recording mode selected will take effect.  
Press the MENU button to cancel the recording  
menu.  
G Other recording modes  
Text mode (p.52)  
Continuous shooting mode (p.53)  
Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)  
By pressing the or 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).  
GGZooming In (Telephoto Setting)  
q Press the (  
) button.  
The subject will become larger (telephoto) and  
the zoom indication bar will appear on the LCD  
monitor. Press the button to adjust the  
subject size to your liking.  
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G Zooming Out (Wide Angle Setting)  
q Press the ( ) button.  
The subject will become smaller (wide) and the  
zoom indication bar will appear on the LCD  
monitor. Press the button to adjust the  
subject size to your liking.  
G Digital Zoom Function  
Keep the button  
pressed for 2 seconds  
or more  
If you keep the (  
) 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.  
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To disable the digital zoom function, press the ▼  
(
) button.  
When the digital zoom function is enabled, shots taken will be recorded in  
Note  
640 × 480 pixel format.  
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How to View Images on the LCD Monitor  
Check the position of your subject by looking through the viewfinder or at the LCD  
monitor.  
G Viewing Through the Viewfinder  
Aim the camera at the subject while viewing through the viewfinder.  
G Shooting Scope  
Frame the subject within the viewfinder.  
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G 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.  
G Autofocus Field  
Located at the center of the viewfinder screen and  
roughly corresponding to the area shown on the right,  
the autofocus field determines the focal distance.  
G Viewing Through the LCD Monitor  
Aim the camera at the subject while viewing through the LCD monitor.  
G Shooting Scope  
Frame the subject within the LCD monitor screen.  
G 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.  
The shaded area and dotted lines are shown for illustration purposes only and  
Note  
do not actually appear on the LCD monitor.  
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Shooting (Still Picture Mode)  
Basic shooting instructions are given below. Hold the camera correctly to keep it  
steady.  
How to Hold the Camera(p.37)  
See  
q Aim the camera at your subject.  
Set the wide angle and use macro mode to  
shoot subjects closer than 40 cm (15.8 inches).  
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Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting)(p.76)  
See  
INTERVAL  
w Press the or button to set the size  
of the subject.  
Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)”  
(p.45)  
See  
How to View Images on the LCD  
Monitor(p.47)  
e Press the shutter release button lightly  
with your fingertip.  
The shutter release button works in a two-step  
action. 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 SHUTTERmessage 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  
Modes(p.55) and S Mode (Shutter Speed)(p.77).  
Note  
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G 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.  
The flash LED (red) blinks and the LCD  
monitor is cleared while the flash is  
charging. Pictures cannot be taken in this  
state.  
Note  
r 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  
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decremented by one.  
Moving the camera before the beep sounds may result in a blurred image.  
The beep will sound continuously if recording fails. Stop recording and  
reshoot the picture.  
Note  
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.  
If it is unnecessary to confirm the picture you have taken, press the or  
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:  
Press the MENU button. And press the ENTER button when a recording canceled  
message is displayed.  
Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time  
Tips  
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).  
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G When Focusing is Difficult  
You may experience difficulty focusing on the following subjects:  
Objects with little or no contrast (such as the sky, white walls, and car hoods)  
Flat two-dimensional objects with only horizontal lines and no significant protrusions  
or indentations  
Fast-moving targets  
Low-brightness objects (in dark places)  
Strongly backlit objects and objects struck by strong reflected light  
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).  
See  
Tips  
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  
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ADVANCED SHOOTING  
3
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Changing Recording Modes ................................ 52  
Text Mode ......................................................... 52  
Continuous Shooting Mode ........................... 53  
Changing Flash Modes ........................................ 55  
Flash Off Mode ................................................ 56  
Auto Mode ........................................................ 57  
Forced Flash Mode ......................................... 58  
Slow Synchro Mode ........................................ 59  
Setting the Exposure Compensation.................. 60  
Setting the Exposure Compensation ............ 60  
Changing the White Balance Mode..................... 62  
Daylight Mode .................................................. 63  
Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode) ...................... 64  
Tungsten Light Mode ...................................... 65  
Fluorescent Light Mode.................................. 66  
Special Shooting Functions ................................ 67  
Using the Self-Timer ....................................... 67  
Focus Lock Shooting...................................... 68  
Manual Focus Shooting.................................. 70  
Date Imprinting Mode ..................................... 71  
Redeye Reduction Mode ................................ 72  
Monochrome Mode (Black & White) Sepia... 73  
Interval (Time lapse) Shooting Mode ............ 74  
Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting) ........... 76  
S Mode (Shutter Speed).................................. 77  
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Changing Recording Modes  
This section explains how to change recording modes.  
• For explanations of the recording mode indications appearing on the LCD  
monitor, see “Selecting a Recording Mode” (p.44).  
Note  
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.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu is displayed.  
• To cancel the operation, press the  
MENU button.  
Note  
w Press the or button to select  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
[RECORDING MODE].  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the ENTER button to select the  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
A
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
[
] mark.  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
Text mode is now set. Press the MENU button  
to close the record menu.  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:OFF  
INTERVAL MODE  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
The recording mode setting is displayed on the  
LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button  
to shoot the subject.  
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• The flash will not fire in text mode.  
• Set Keep Setting to save the recording  
mode setting. See “Keep Settings”  
(p.106).  
Note  
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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:  
Press the MENU button. And press the ENTER button when a recording canceled  
message is displayed.  
How To Cancel the Text Mode  
Follow the procedures on the previous page and switch to another mode in step e.  
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  
subject is shot continuously at a rate of about one image a second. This function lets  
you conveniently capture the beset moment of photography.  
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q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu is displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
w Press the or button to select  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
[RECORDING MODE].  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the ENTER button to select the  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
[
] mark.  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
The continuous shooting mode is now set.  
Press the MENU button to cancel the record  
menu. (See Keep Settings(p.106).)  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
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The recording mode setting is displayed on the  
LCD monitor.  
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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.  
RECORDING  
In Continuous shooting mode, the focus  
Important  
Note  
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.  
The maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously depends on  
Note  
the picture mode.  
No. of Pixels  
1800 × 1200  
900 × 600  
F Mode  
N Mode  
E Mode  
2
7
5
9
14  
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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 e above, turn the mode dial to choose another mode.  
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Changing Flash Modes  
This section explains how to change the flash mode. Switch the flash mode to meet  
your photographic needs.  
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  
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12  
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1800x1200  
N
1800x1200  
N
1800x1200  
N
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* The factory default setting 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.  
Important  
Note  
The flash will not fire in text mode or continuous shooting mode.  
The flash will not fire in the following white balance modes: cloudy (overcast),  
daylight, fluorescent light, and tungsten light.  
Note  
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.  
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.  
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Flash Off Mode  
In flash off mode, the flash is disabled even in dark conditions. Use this mode for  
shooting where use of the flash is prohibited or where adequate room illumination is  
available.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ].  
w Press the flash mode button to select  
[
].  
The flash off 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 record the image without firing  
the flash.  
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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  
Important  
Note  
setting (  
).  
How To Cancel the Flash Off Mode  
Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode.  
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Auto Mode  
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.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ].  
w Press the flash mode button to select  
mark.  
3
This auto mode is now set.  
The mark, which signifies auto mode,  
appears only on the LCD monitor. If the mark is  
not shown in the LCD panel, the camera is in  
auto mode.  
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When you press the shutter release button, this  
mode automatically discharges the flash when  
the camera detects low 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  
Note  
momentarily blacken. You will not be able to shoot during this interval.  
Important  
Note  
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.  
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Forced Flash Mode  
When you take a picture against the light or under strong light, the subjects 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.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ].  
w Press the flash mode button to light  
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.  
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The flash LED blinks and the LCD  
monitor is cleared while the flash is  
charging. Pictures cannot be taken in  
this state.  
Note  
Important  
Note  
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.  
How To Cancel the Forced Flash Mode  
Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode.  
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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.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ].  
w Press the flash mode button to blink the  
mark.  
The slow synchro mode is now set.  
3
The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD  
monitor or on the LCD panel. When you press  
the shutter release button, the subject is shot in  
slow synchro mode with the flash activated.  
The flash LED lights (red) as you press the  
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shutter release button lightly.  
The flash LED blinks and the LCD  
Note  
monitor is cleared while the flash is  
charging. Pictures cannot be taken in  
this state.  
Important  
Note  
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  
telephoto settings.  
How To Cancel Slow Synchro Mode  
Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode.  
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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.  
Important  
Note  
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 appearing 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.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu will be displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
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w Press the or button to select +/–  
[Exposure Compensation] and press the  
ENTER button.  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
The exposure compensation settings menu will  
be displayed.  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
• To cancel the operation and return to the  
Note  
record menu, press the MENU button.  
e Press the zoom button to change the  
+/–  
compensation level.  
+2.0  
Increasing the Compensation Level in 0.5 EV Steps  
Press the (  
) button. Keep pressing the  
–2.0  
EV+0.0  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
button increases the compensation level fast.  
Reducing the Compensation Level in 0.5 EV Steps  
3
Press the (  
) button. Keep pressing the  
button reduces the compensation level fast.  
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r 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.  
EV+0.5  
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.  
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).  
Note  
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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)  
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Tungsten Light Mode  
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Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto Mode  
Monochrome objects  
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.  
Note  
White balance modes can only be set in recording mode and not in playback  
mode.  
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).  
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Displaying the Settings Menu  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu will be displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
w Press the or button to select  
[WHITE BALANCE] and press the ENTER  
button.  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
The white balance settings menu will be  
displayed.  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
3
To cancel the operation and return to the  
Note  
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)  
Fluorescent 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.  
Select this mode from the white balance mode setup menu. See Displaying  
Note  
the Settings Menu(p.63).  
q Press the or button to select the  
mark.  
WHITE BALANCE  
AUTO  
Daylight mode is now set.  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
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the subject.  
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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.  
Important  
Note  
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 or 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  
Note  
the Settings Menu(p.63).  
q Press the or button to select the  
WHITE BALANCE  
mark.  
AUTO  
The cloudy mode is now set.  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
w Press the shutter release button to shoot  
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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.  
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Important  
Note  
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 or 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.  
Select this mode from the white balance mode settings menu. See  
Note  
Displaying the Settings Menu(p.63).  
q Press the or button to select the  
mark.  
WHITE BALANCE  
3
AUTO  
The tungsten light mode is now set.  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
w Press the shutter release button to shoot  
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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.  
Important  
Note  
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 or button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode.  
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Fluorescent Light Mode  
Choose this mode to shoot subjects under fluorescent light where an appropriate white  
balance is difficult to achieve.  
Select this mode from the white balance mode settings menu. See  
Note  
Displaying the Settings Menu(p.63).  
q Press the or button to select the  
mark.  
WHITE BALANCE  
AUTO  
The fluorescent light mode is now set.  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
w Press the shutter release button to shoot  
the subject.  
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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.  
Important  
Note  
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 or button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode.  
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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.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
self timer button.  
The self timer is now set.  
3
The self timer will be displayed on the LCD  
monitor or on the LCD panel.  
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w 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.  
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If the flash is charging, the self-timer will start when charging is completed.  
The self-timer setting is canceled when you switch the camera from the  
recording mode to another mode or when you slide the power switch.  
Note  
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)  
See  
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.  
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How to Use the Focus Lock  
q Press the (  
) or (  
) button to  
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focus into the autofocus field.  
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e Press the shutter release button lightly  
and hold it.  
The focus will be locked at this point.  
The focus lamp (green) will light.  
r Decide the composition of the shot by  
moving the camera with the shutter  
release button held, and then press the  
shutter release button down fully.  
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You can also use the manual focus to focus on the subject. See Manual  
Note  
Focus Shooting(p.70).  
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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.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu will be displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
w Press the or button to select  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
[FOCUS].  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the ENTER button to select [MF]  
and press the MENU button.  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:MF  
+
/–  
The manual focus function is now set.  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
:OFF  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
r Press the or button to focus on the  
subject and press the shutter release  
button to take the picture.  
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To vary the size of the subject on the LCD  
monitor, press the (  
) or (  
) button  
with the shutter release button lightly pressed.  
How To Cancel the Manual Focus Mode  
Follow the above procedures and select [AF] in step e.  
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Date Imprinting Mode  
Use this mode to record images imprinted with the date.  
• The date is displayed in the format that has been selected with the DATE  
Note  
SETTING option in the setup menu. See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.35).  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu is displayed.  
• To cancel the operation, press the  
MENU button.  
Note  
w Press the or button to select [DATE  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
IMPRINT].  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
3
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
:OFF  
:OFF  
INTERVAL MODE  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the ENTER button to select  
between [DATE] and [DATE/TIME]. And  
then press the MENU button.  
The date (1999/5/15) is displayed if you have  
chosen [DATE], or the date and time (1999/5/15  
10:12) is displayed if you have chosen [DATE/  
TIME].  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:DATE  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
Date imprint mode is now set.  
r Press the shutter release button to shoot  
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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).  
Note  
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Redeye Reduction Mode  
If you shoot a subject, with the 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.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu is displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
w Press the or button to select  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
“REDEYE REDUCTION”.  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the ENTER button to select [ON]  
and press the MENU button.  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
The redeye reduction mode is now set.  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:ON  
MONOCHROME  
:OFF  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
r Press the shutter release button to shoot  
the subject.  
When you press the shutter release button, the  
flash will fire several times in succession  
preliminarily before firing last when the shutter  
releases.  
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Important  
Note  
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 e.  
Monochrome Mode (Black & White) Sepia  
Shoots subjects in black & white or sepia images.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu is displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
3
w Press the or button to select  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
[MONOCHROME].  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the ENTER button to select  
between [B&W] and [SEPIA] and press  
the MENU button.  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
Select [B&W] to shoot in black & white images or  
[SEPIA] to shoot in sepia images. The  
monochrome mode is now set.  
:B&W  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
r Press the shutter relesase button to  
BW  
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When you choose monochrome mode,  
the white balance mode does not  
function.  
Note  
How To Cancel Monotone Mode  
Follow the above procedures and select [OFF] in step e.  
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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.  
Important  
Note  
Check the remaining number of pictures that can be stored on the  
SmartMedia memory card and the internal memory card before starting  
interval (time lapse) shooting. The auto power off will be activated after 24  
hours.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu will be displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
w Press the or button to select  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
[INTERVAL MODE] and press the ENTER  
button.  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
The interval timer (time lapse) settings menu will  
be displayed.  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
:OFF  
:OFF  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button. The screen returns to  
record menu.  
e Press the ENTER button until the digit  
[
]
INTERVAL  
MENU  
you want to set starts to flash.  
Each time you press the ENTER  
Note  
0:00:00  
button, the flashing digit will change,  
from the hour to the minute to the  
second.  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
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r Press the or button to change the  
value of the digit that is flashing.  
Repeat steps e and r above to set the desired  
interval in steps of 30 seconds.  
[
]
INTERVAL  
MENU  
1:30:00  
Increasing the Values  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
Press the (  
) button. Keep pressing  
the button increases the values quickly.  
Decreasing the Values  
Press the (  
) button. Keep pressing  
the button decreases the values quickly.  
t Press the ENTER button again after  
setting the digit of second.  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
RECORDING MODE  
WHITE BALANCE  
:
:AUTO  
:OFF  
:AUTO  
:OFF  
+
/–  
The interval timer (time lapse) function is now  
enabled and the record menu is displayed.  
FOCUS  
DATE IMPRINT  
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF  
MONOCHROME  
INTERVAL MODE  
3
:OFF  
:ON  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
y Press the MENU button.  
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The record menu will close and exit to the  
normal display, and the INTERVALmessage  
will appear on the LCD monitor.  
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INTERVAL  
u Press the shutter release button.  
The camera will take the first shot and then  
proceed to shoot at the preset time. The  
INTERVALmessage 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.  
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INTERVAL  
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.  
Note  
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How To Cancel Interval Shooting  
If the INTERVALmessage lights up on the LCD monitor, take the following  
procedures:  
Follow the procedures on the previous page and set the interval (time lapse)  
timer to [0:00:00].  
Slide the power switch off.  
Set the mode dial to switch to another mode.  
How To Cancel Shooting  
The INTERVALmessage flashes on the LCD monitor 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.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ].  
w Bring the camera close to the subject  
and decide the composition of the  
picture. Press the shutter release lightly  
to set the focus.  
e Gently press the shutter release button  
down fully to take the picture.  
Important  
Note  
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.  
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  
through the LCD or with the camera connected to a TV receiver.  
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Tips  
Focal Range for Macro Shooting  
Use macro mode for subjects located about 4 cm (1.6 inches) to 40 cm  
(15.8 inches) away.  
Shutter Release Button  
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  
difficult to press.  
Important  
Note  
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  
SHUTTERmessage 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.  
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Important  
Note  
Pictures taken in S mode may occasionally have some noise.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The record menu will be displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
w Press the or button to select [S  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
S MODE  
:OFF  
MODE].  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the ENTER button to select [ON]  
and press the MENU button.  
The S mode is now set.  
[
]
RECORD  
MENU  
S MODE  
:ON  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
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the picture.  
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S MODE SLOW SHUTTER  
The camera will automatically determine whether  
to shoot in S mode or not according to the  
brightness of the subject. If the SLOW  
SHUTTERmessage appears on the LCD  
monitor when you press the shutter release  
button lightly, the shot will be taken in S mode.  
Moving the camera before the beep sounds, after pressing the shutter  
Note  
release button, could result in a blurred image.  
How To Cancel the S Mode  
Follow the above procedures and select [OFF] in step e.  
S mode works only when the flash is disabled from firing.  
Enable the keep settings to save the S mode setting. See Keep  
Settings(p.106).  
Note  
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Before Starting To Playback Recorded Images ... 80  
Playback Display ............................................. 80  
Connecting to a TV ......................................... 81  
Playing Back a File ............................................... 82  
Operation Flow ................................................ 82  
Playing an Image File...................................... 83  
Multi Image Playback ...................................... 84  
Zoom Playback ................................................ 85  
Auto Playback.................................................. 86  
Protecting a File .............................................. 87  
Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of  
Camera ............................................................. 88  
Copying Image Files ....................................... 89  
Setting DPOF (Direct Print of File) ................ 91  
Setting a Printing Service .............................. 91  
Erasing a File (Image)........................................... 94  
Operation Flow ................................................ 94  
Erase ................................................................. 95  
Erase All Images.............................................. 96  
Erase Selected Files (Images) ....................... 97  
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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  
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Image Protect Mark  
Battery Symbol  
Date and Time Recorded  
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Internal memory or SmartMedia memory card  
Source  
Internal memory  
SmartMedia  
File Number  
Number of the file being played  
Total number of files recorded  
Total Number of Files  
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  
Camera File system) image file format is played,  
„„„„„„„„” will appear.  
File name  
*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.  
Indicates that a protected file is being played.  
Image Protect Mark  
Battery Mark  
Displays the 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.  
• 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.  
Note  
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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/  
All Information  
No Display  
Total File Count  
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100–0012  
100–0012  
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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.  
Important  
Note  
Please refer to the instruction manual for the equipment to which the  
camera is connected.  
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Image  
input  
q Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off.  
w Open the cameras terminal cover and connect the video interface  
cable to the video in/out terminal.  
e Connect the other end of the video interface cable to the Video In  
terminal on the TV.  
Using the Camera for Extended Periods 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).  
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).  
Note  
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.  
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.  
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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.41).  
Select a source file to playback  
Select the internal memory or SmartMedia of the source for playback.  
SeeInsert a SmartMedia Memory Card(p.32).  
Select a File  
Press the zoom button to select a file.  
See Playing an Image File(p.83).  
Switch Display Modes  
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)  
I Files That Can Be Played on the Camera  
The following kinds of files can be played on this camera:  
Files recorded on this camera  
Files transferred from a PC using software compatible with this camera  
Files shot with another brand of camera  
See Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera(p.88)  
The UNMATCHED FILEmessage will be displayed if an unplayable file  
is encountered.  
Note  
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).  
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Playing an Image File  
Follow the procedure below to play files recorded in still picture text mode or  
continuous shooting mode.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ].  
The most recently recorded file is played back on  
the LCD monitor.  
Playback Display(p.80)  
See  
w Press the CARD/IN button to select the  
source for playback.  
e Press the or button to select the file  
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Press the (  
) button.  
) button.  
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Cycle backward  
Press the (  
I Playback Display  
If pictures are taken in the following image sizes, their playback displays will appear as  
shown below.  
1800 × 1200  
900 × 600  
640 × 480  
Playback  
Displays  
Playback  
Displays  
Playback  
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.  
Note  
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.  
You can view six images in a single LCD monitor screen at a time. See  
Multi Image Playback(p.84).  
You can view image files magnified. See Zoom Playback(p.85).  
You can let the camera play image files automatically. See Auto  
Playback(p.86).  
You can protect files from being erased. See Protecting a File(p.87).  
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Multi Image Playback  
Multi-image playback lets you view six images at once on the LCD monitor for quick  
searching.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ].  
w Press the DISPLAY button.  
The multi-image playback function is now set.  
q
e Press the or button to select the file  
to be played back.  
The LCD monitor displays six files at a time, with  
the position in which each file is displayed  
determined by the file number.  
1/2  
The file, whose file number is reversed, is the  
BACK:DISPLAY  
selected file.  
Moving the Selected File  
Press the (  
) button to advance to later files; press the (  
) button to  
return to earlier files.  
Unplayable files recorded on other equipment will be displayed on a blue  
background.  
Note  
Press the button while the cursor is on the last (lower right) file, will  
display the next set of six files: press the button while the cursor is on  
the first (upper left) file will display the previous set of six files.  
r 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.  
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Zoom Playback  
An image file that is played is displayed twice the height and width of the original.  
Only images recorded in sizes of 1800 × 1200 (F/N/E) and 900 × 600 (F/N/E)  
Note  
can be played zoomed.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The play menu will be displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
w Press the or button to select  
[ZOOM PLAYBACK] and press the  
ENTER button.  
[
]
PLAY  
MENU  
ZOOM PLAYBACK  
AUTO PLAYBACK  
PROTECT  
COPY  
SELECT FOLDER  
DPOF  
To cancel the operation, press the  
MENU button. The screen returns to  
play menu.  
Note  
BACK:MENU  
START:ENTER  
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SEL.:ENTER  
The central part of the playback screen zooms in.  
The file is then displayed in an magnified image.  
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e Press the or button to verify the  
image file.  
Press the button to shift the playback position  
as shown by the solid line in the illustration  
shown on the next page; press the button to  
shift the playback position as shown on the next  
page by the dotted line.  
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button  
button  
r 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.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The play menu will be displayed.  
Note  
To cancel the operation, press the  
MENU button.  
w Press the or button to select [AUTO  
[
]
PLAY  
MENU  
ZOOM PLAYBACK  
AUTO PLAYBACK  
PROTECT  
PLAYBACK] and press the ENTER  
button.  
The auto playback setup menu is displayed.  
COPY  
SELECT FOLDER  
DPOF  
Note  
BACK:MENU  
START:ENTER  
To cancel the operation and return to  
the play menu, press the MENU  
button.  
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e Press the or 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.  
Press the enter button to start playing files  
automatically at the specified time interval.  
Playback will continue until you cancel it.  
[
]
MENU  
AUTO PLAYBACK  
1 SEC.  
5 SEC.  
10 SEC.  
30 SEC.  
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.  
Important  
Note  
Formatting the SmartMedia memory card will erase protected, as well as  
unprotected, files.  
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q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The play menu will be displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
w Press the or button to select  
[PROTECT] and press the ENTER button.  
The protection settings menu will be displayed.  
[
]
PLAY  
MENU  
ZOOM PLAYBACK  
AUTO PLAYBACK  
PROTECT  
COPY  
SELECT FOLDER  
DPOF  
Note  
To cancel the operation and return to  
BACK:MENU  
START:ENTER  
the play menu, press the MENU  
button.  
e Press the or button to select the  
file you wish to protect and press the  
ENTER button.  
PROTECT  
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The selected file will be protected and the  
mark will be displayed. If you keep the setting,  
repeat step e.  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
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r 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.  
Note  
Protected files cannot be erased until the protection 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 e 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 (*1) 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).  
q Mount a SmartMedia memory card in the  
camera.  
See  
See Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card(p.32).  
w Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The play menu is displayed.  
Note  
To cancel the operation, press the  
MENU button.  
e Press the or button to select  
[
]
PLAY  
MENU  
ZOOM PLAYBACK  
AUTO PLAYBACK  
PROTECT  
[SELECT FOLDER] and press the ENTER  
button.  
The folder selection setup menu is displayed.  
COPY  
SELECT FOLDER  
DPOF  
Note  
BACK:MENU  
START:ENTER  
To cancel the operation and return to  
the play menu, press the MENU  
button.  
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r Press the or 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.  
SELECT FOLDER  
1/1  
100RICOH  
101XXXXX  
102XXXXX  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
The image files in the folder are displayed.  
Press the or button to select files to play.  
See  
See Playing an Image File(p.83).  
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Copying Image Files  
Copies image files from internal memory to the SmartMedia memory card or vice  
versa.  
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When a protected image is copied, the source image is unprotected.  
Note  
Only the pictures that have been taken with this camera can be protected.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ].  
w Press the CARD/IN button to select  
where to copy from and press the MENU  
button.  
The play menu is displayed.  
Note  
To cancel the operation, press the  
MENU button.  
e Press the or button to select  
[COPY] and press the ENTER button.  
The image copy setup menu is displayed. If you  
have been playing files from the SmartMedia  
memory card, select CARD I IN; if you have  
been playing files from internal memory, select  
IN I CARD.  
[
]
PLAY  
MENU  
ZOOM PLAYBACK  
AUTO PLAYBACK  
PROTECT  
COPY  
SELECT FOLDER  
DPOF  
BACK:MENU  
START:ENTER  
I Copy modes  
See:  
Copying All Images in a batch(p.90)  
Copying Selected Image(p.90)  
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I Copying All Images in a Batch  
q Press the or button to select [ALL]  
and press the ENTER button.  
[
]
COPY  
MENU  
The all copy menu is displayed.  
ALL IMAGES  
SELECTED IMAGES  
Note  
To cancel the operation and return to  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
the play menu, press the MENU  
button.  
w Press the shutter release button.  
All the image files are copied in a batch. When  
the copying is complete, press the MENU button  
to exit the operation.  
COPY ALL IMAGES  
START : RELEASE  
CANCEL: MENU  
Important  
Note  
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.  
I Copying Selected Image  
q Press the or button to select  
[SELECT] and press the ENTER button.  
The select copy menu is displayed.  
[
]
COPY  
MENU  
ALL IMAGES  
SELECTED IMAGES  
Note  
To cancel the operation and return to  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
the play menu, press the MENU  
button.  
w Press the or 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 q  
and w as many times as needed.  
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES  
START :RELEASE  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
Note  
To cancel copying a file bearing the C  
mark, press the ENTER key again.  
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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.  
Important  
Note  
If enough space is not available at the destination, the message  
INSUFFICIENT MEMORYis displayed. Press the shutter release  
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.  
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q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
MENU button.  
The play menu will be displayed.  
To cancel the operation, press the  
Note  
MENU button.  
w Press the or button to select  
[DPOF] and press the ENTER button.  
The DPOF setup menu will be displayed.  
[
]
PLAY  
MENU  
ZOOM PLAYBACK  
AUTO PLAYBACK  
PROTECT  
COPY  
SELECT FOLDER  
DPOF  
To cancel the operation and return to  
Note  
the play menu, press the MENU  
button.  
BACK:MENU  
START:ENTER  
e Press the shutter release button.  
If DPOF has been set with your camera, press  
the shutter release button to clear the DPOF  
setting. You wont be able to set a print service  
unless the DPOF setting is cleared.  
DPOF  
CLEAR ALL  
PRINT SETTINGS?  
START : RELEASE  
CANCEL: MENU  
I 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)  
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I Specifying an Image Print Copy Count  
q Press the or button to select  
[STANDARD PRINT] and press the  
ENTER button.  
DPOF  
STANDARD PRINT  
INDEX PRINT COPIES  
CANCEL PRINT ORDER  
The LCD monitor changes to a six-image display.  
TOTAL:  
INDEX:  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
w Press the or button to select the  
image for which to specify a print copy  
count and press the ENTER button.  
The image file having the image number  
reversed is displayed in a single display screen.  
STANDARD PRINT  
TOTAL:  
1/1  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the or button to specify a  
print copy count and press the MENU  
button.  
STANDARD PRINT  
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The print copy count is set and the LCD monitor  
returns to the six-image display. To set more  
print copy counts, repeat steps w and e as  
many times as needed.  
10 COPEIS  
CANCEL:MENU  
START:ENTER  
r Press the MENU button to exit the print  
copy count setting.  
DPOF  
STANDARD PRINT  
INDEX PRINT COPIES  
CANCEL PRINT ORDER  
Turning the mode dial with this screen on  
display will clear the setting. Be sure to exit to  
the play menu.  
TOTAL:10  
BACK:MENU  
INDEX:  
SEL.:ENTER  
How To Cancel the Setting  
Follow the above procedures and set a print copy count of 0 in step e.  
Choose [CANCEL PRINT ORDER] to cancel all the settings. See How  
Note  
To Cancel the DPOF Settings(p.93).  
IISpecifying 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.  
q Press the or button to select  
DPOF  
[INDEX PRINT COPIES] and press the  
ENTER button.  
An index print copy count setup menu is displayed.  
STANDARD PRINT  
INDEX PRINT COPIES  
CANCEL PRINT ORDER  
TOTAL:  
INDEX:  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
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w Press the or button to specify an  
INDEX PRINT COPIES  
index print copy count and press the  
ENTER button.  
The index print copy count is set.  
20 COPIES  
CANCEL:MENU  
START:ENTER  
e Press the MENU button to exit the index  
print copy count setting.  
DPOF  
STANDARD PRINT  
Turning the mode dial with this screen on  
display will clear the setting. Be sure to exit to  
the play menu.  
INDEX PRINT COPIES  
CANCEL PRINT ORDER  
TOTAL:00  
BACK:MENU  
INDEX:20  
SEL.:ENTER  
How To Cancel the Setting  
Follow the above procedures and set a index print copy count of 0 in step w.  
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Choose [CANCEL PRINT ORDER] to cancel all the settings. See How  
Note  
To Cancel the DPOF Settings(p.93).  
IIHow To Cancel the DPOF Settings  
q Press the or button to select  
[CANCEL PRINT ORDER] and press the  
ENTER button.  
DPOF  
STANDARD PRINT  
INDEX PRINT COPIES  
CANCEL PRINT ORDER  
TOTAL:24  
BACK:MENU  
INDEX:20  
SEL.:ENTER  
w Press the shutter release button.  
DPOF  
CLEAR ALL  
All the DPOF settings are cleared.  
PRINT SETTINGS?  
START : RELEASE  
CANCEL: MENU  
e 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.  
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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.  
Note  
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).  
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 [ ].  
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)  
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Erase  
The selected file is erased.  
Important  
Note  
Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased. Before  
starting to erase a file, make sure that you want to erase it.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
CARD/IN button to select a source file to  
be erased.  
An erase menu is displayed.  
w Press the or button to select  
[ERASE SINGLE IMAGE] and press the  
ENTER button.  
[
]
ERASE  
MENU  
ERASE SINGLE IMAGE  
ERASE ALL IMAGES  
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES  
The erase single image menu is displayed.  
Note  
SEL.:ENTER  
To cancel the operation, set the mode  
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dial to another mode.  
e Press the or button to select an  
ERASE  
SINGLE IMAGE  
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image file to erase.  
Note  
To cancel the operation, press the  
MENU button. The erase menu is  
displayed.  
START :RELEASE  
CANCEL:MENU  
r Press the shutter release button.  
The image file thus selected is erased. If you  
want to erase more files, repeat steps e and  
r above.  
t 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.  
Note  
When a lower numbered file is erased, the higher numbers are reassigned.  
Erasing may take longer with some types of SmartMedia memory cards  
and files.  
Protected files, which are identified by the  
mark, cannot be erased  
until they are unprotected. See Protecting a File(p.87).  
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Erase All Images  
All recorded files are erased.  
Important  
Note  
Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased. Before  
starting to erase files, make sure that you want to erase them.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
CARD/IN button to select a source file to  
be erased.  
An erase menu is displayed.  
w Press the or button to select  
[ERASE ALL IMAGES] and press the  
ENTER button.  
[
]
ERASE  
MENU  
ERASE SINGLE IMAGE  
ERASE ALL IMAGES  
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES  
The erase all images menu is displayed.  
Note  
SEL.:ENTER  
To cancel the operation, set the mode  
dial to another mode.  
e Press the shutter release button.  
The ERASINGmessage is displayed, and all  
the files are erased.  
ERASE ALL IMAGES  
START : RELEASE  
CANCEL: MENU  
Note  
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.  
Note  
High-capacity SmartMedia cards or larger number of files may take long  
time to erase.  
Protected files, which are identified by the  
mark, are not erased but  
remain on the SmartMedia memory card. See Protecting a File(p.87).  
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Erase Selected Files (Images)  
Erases multiple selected image files.  
Important  
Note  
Files, once erased, cannot be restored. Before erasing files, check that  
you are sure you want to erase them.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
CARD/IN button to select a source file to  
be erased.  
An erase menu is displayed.  
w Press the or button to select  
[
]
ERASE  
MENU  
[ERASE SELECTED IMAGES] and press  
the ENTER button.  
ERASE SINGLE IMAGE  
ERASE ALL IMAGES  
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES  
The erase selected images menu is displayed.  
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To cancel the operation, set the mode  
Note  
SEL.:ENTER  
dial to another mode.  
e Press the or button to select an  
image file to erase and press the ENTER  
button.  
The image file having the image number  
reversed is designated by the ( ) mark. To  
select more files, repeat step e as many times  
as needed.  
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES  
START :RELEASE  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
To cancel copying a file bearing the  
Note  
mark, press the ENTER key again.  
r 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.  
Files may take time to erase, depending on the type of the SmartMedia  
memory card mounted and the file type.  
Note  
Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect them before erasing them.  
See Protecting a File(p.87).  
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MISCELLANEOUS Chapter  
5
èÕ  
Transferring Images to a PC.............................. 100  
Changing Camera Settings ................................ 102  
Beep Sound Setting ...................................... 102  
Auto Power Off Setting ................................. 103  
Changing OSD (On-Screen Display)  
Language........................................................ 104  
Changing Video-Out Signal Method  
(NTSC/PAL) .................................................... 105  
Keep Settings ................................................ 106  
Formatting Internal Memory ........................ 107  
Displays the Current Version Information ..... 108  
Changing LCD Confirmation........................ 109  
Changing the LCD Setting ........................... 110  
Initializing Settings ....................................... 111  
Using the Remote Control ................................. 112  
Shooting ......................................................... 112  
Playing ............................................................ 113  
Erasing ........................................................... 114  
Accessories ......................................................... 116  
Handling Precautions ......................................... 117  
Care and Storage ................................................ 118  
Troubleshooting.................................................. 119  
Using Your Digital Camera In Other Countries ... 122  
About the Warranty and Servicing.................... 123  
Specifications...................................................... 125  
Recording Capacities ......................................... 127  
Ricoh Service Offices ......................................... 129  
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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.  
I Installing Camera Utility Software  
Install the CD-ROM-based software (Camera utility Windows/Macintosh) (tentative  
name) bundled with the camera.  
I PC Operating Platforms and Installation Instructions  
ćWindows  
• Operating system  
• PC  
: Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT4.0  
: PC running Microsoft Windows 95/98  
: Pentium or more  
• CPU  
• Memory  
: • Windows95  
16 MB or more (recommended 32 MB or more)  
• Windows98/NT4.0  
32 MB or more (recommended 48 MB or more)  
: 6 MB or more  
: 640 × 480 dots or more (recommended 800 × 60 dots or  
more)  
• Hard drive space  
• Display resolution  
• Display colors  
• CD-ROM drive  
: 256 or more (recommended 32,000 or more)  
: CD-ROM drive supported by Microsoft Windows 95/98  
• The Camera utility software does not run under Windows NT3.51.  
• The Camera utility software does not run under Windows 3.1.  
Note  
ćInstallation  
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.  
Note  
ćMacintosh  
• Macintosh PC  
• CPU  
• Internal memory  
• Required memory  
: 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  
• Hard drive space  
• Display resolution  
: 640 × 480 dots or more (recommended 800 × 60 dots or  
more)  
• Display colors  
• Keyboard mouse  
• CD-ROM drive  
: 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  
ćInstallation  
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.  
Note  
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I Connecting the Camera to a PC  
Use the interface cable bundled with the RDC-5000 to connect it to a personal  
computer.  
q Turn off the PC.  
w Connect the camera and the PC to each other using the interface  
cable, but not before checking to see that the camera is turned off.  
Note  
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  
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Typical Macintosh connection  
The above diagrams illustrate typical connections to the Ricoh digital camera RDC-  
5000.  
e Turn on the camera and set the mode  
dial to [PC].  
r Turn on the PC and run the utility  
software.  
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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.  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The setup menu is displayed.  
Note  
To cancel the operation, set the mode  
dial to another mode.  
w Press the or button to select [BEEP  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
SOUND].  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
SEL.:ENTER  
e 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.  
[
]
SET UP  
MENU  
FORMAT  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:OFF  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
An error beep is not suppressed even  
Note  
SEL.:ENTER  
when [BEEP SOUND] is set to [OFF].  
How To Cancel the Setting  
Follow the above procedures and select [ON] in step e. And the beep will be  
enabled.  
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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.  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The setup menu is displayed.  
Note  
To cancel the operation, set the mode  
dial to another mode.  
w Press the or button to select [AUTO  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
POWER OFF].  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the ENTER button to change the  
setting to [OFF].  
[
]
SET UP  
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MENU  
FORMAT  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
The auto power-off mode is disabled.  
When the setting is completed, set the mode  
dial to another mode.  
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
SEL.:ENTER  
How To Enable the Auto Power Off Mode  
Follow the above procedures, changing the setting to [ON] in step e. The auto  
power-off will be effective again.  
Slide the power switch to reactivate the camera if it shuts off in auto  
power-off mode.  
Note  
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)  
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Changing OSD (On-Screen Display) Language  
Displays information appearing on the LCD monitor in one of two alternative  
languages, Japanese and English.  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The setup menu is displayed.  
To cancel the operation, set the mode  
Note  
dial to another mode.  
w Press the or button to select  
[LANGUAGE] and press the ENTER  
button.  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
A language setup menu is displayed.  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
To cancel the operation and return to  
the setup menu, press the MENU  
button.  
Note  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the or button to select a  
language and press the ENTER button.  
The display language setting is updated and the  
setup menu is displayed again.  
LANGUAGE  
JAPANESE  
ENGLISH  
When the setting is complete, set the mode dial  
to select another mode.  
CANCEL:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
I Switching Back to English Display  
When you have switched the LCD to Japanese  
display, choose [ 言語設定 ] from the SETUP  
menu and then choose [ENGLISH] from the  
resultant language setup menu to switch back  
English display.  
How To Cancel the Setting  
Follow the above procedures and select the other language in step e above.  
The display on the LCD monitor will then change accordingly.  
Enable the save mode to save the language setting. See Keep Settings”  
Note  
(p.106).  
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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.  
See  
See Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries(p.122).  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The setup menu is displayed.  
To cancel the operation, set the mode  
Note  
dial to another mode.  
w Press the or button to select  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
[VIDEO OUT MODE].  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the ENTER button and select  
between [NTSC] and [PAL].  
[
]
SET UP  
MENU  
FORMAT  
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DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
The video system setting is updated.  
When the setting is complete, set the mode dial  
to select another mode.  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :PAL  
VERSION  
SEL.:ENTER  
How To Cancel the Setting  
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.  
Note  
The LCD monitor would appear blank when the video cable is connected  
to video gear.  
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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.  
Flash (p.55)  
Exposure Compensation (p.60)  
White Balance (p.62)  
Language (p.104)  
Recording mode (p.44, 52)  
Date Imprint (p.71)  
CARD/IN (p.42)  
S Mode (p.77)  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The setup menu is displayed.  
To cancel the operation, set the mode  
dial to another mode.  
Note  
w Press the or button to select [KEEP  
SETTINGS] and press the ENTER button.  
The keep setting menu will be displayed.  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
To cancel the operation and returns to  
the setup menu, press the MENU  
button.  
Note  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the or button to select a  
[
]
MENU  
FLASH  
KEEP SETTINGS  
:OFF  
mode for setting the keep settings.  
+
/–  
:OFF  
:OFF  
:
:ON  
:ON  
:OFF  
:OFF  
WHITE BALANCE  
RECORDING MODE  
DATE IMPRINT  
LANGUAGE  
CARD/IN  
S MODE  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
r Press the ENTER button to change the  
setting to [ON].  
[
]
MENU  
FLASH  
KEEP SETTINGS  
:OFF  
+
/–  
:OFF  
:ON  
:
:ON  
:ON  
:OFF  
:OFF  
WHITE BALANCE  
RECORDING MODE  
DATE IMPRINT  
LANGUAGE  
With [REC Mode], press the enter button to  
select a mode to keep.  
CARD/IN  
S MODE  
Keep Setting will be programmed. To program  
more items, repeat steps e and r as many  
times as needed.  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
The settings of the items for which Keep Setting  
is programmed will be retained even when the  
camera is turned off.  
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t 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 r. The  
settings will now revert to their defaults when the power is shut off.  
Formatting Internal Memory  
When internal memory becomes full, format it.  
Important  
Note  
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).  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The setup menu is displayed.  
To cancel the operation, set the mode  
Note  
5
dial to another mode.  
w Press the or button to select  
[FORMAT] and press the ENTER button.  
The format setup menu is displayed.  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
To cancel the operation and return to  
the setup menu, press the MENU  
button.  
Note  
SEL.:ENTER  
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e Press the or button to select  
[FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY] and  
press the enter button.  
[
]
FORMAT  
MENU  
FORMAT MEMORY CARD  
FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY  
BACK:MENU  
SEL.:ENTER  
r Press the shutter release button.  
The message FORMATTINGis displayed and  
formatting of internal memory begins.  
INTERNAL MEMORY  
START : RELEASE  
CANCEL: MENU  
FORMAT  
When the formatting is complete, the setup  
menu is displayed again. Set the mode dial to  
select another mode.  
Displays the Current Version Information  
You can view the current version information about your camera.  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The setup menu is displayed.  
To cancel the operation, set the mode  
Note  
dial to another mode.  
w Press the or button to select  
[VERSION] and press the ENTER button.  
The version information is displayed.  
[
]
MENU  
FORMAT  
SET UP  
DATE SETTING  
KEEP SETTINGS  
BEEP SOUND  
:1999/1/1  
:ON  
AUTO POWER OFF :ON  
LANGUAGE  
:ENGLISH  
VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC  
VERSION  
SEL.:ENTER  
e After confirming the version information,  
press the MENU button.  
When the setup menu is displayed again, set  
the mode dial to select another mode.  
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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.  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The SETUP menu will open.  
To cancel the operation, turn the mode  
Note  
dial.  
w Press the or button to select [LCD  
[
]
SET UP  
MENU  
LCD CONFIRMATION : 1SEC  
LCD SETTING : ON  
INITIALIZE SETTING  
CONFIRMATION].  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the enter button to select the  
image confirmation time.  
[
]
SET UP  
MENU  
LCD CONFIRMATION : 3SEC  
LCD SETTING : ON  
INITIALIZE SETTING  
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The image confirmation time is selectable from  
among 0 second, 1 second, 2 seconds, and 3  
seconds.  
SEL.:ENTER  
When the setting is complete, turn the mode dial  
to switch to another mode.  
Restoring the Setting  
Select [1 SEC] in step e above.  
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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.  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The SETUP menu will open.  
To cancel the operation, turn the mode  
Note  
dial.  
w Press the or button to select [LCD  
[
]
SET UP  
MENU  
LCD CONFIRMATION : 1SEC  
LCD SETTING : ON  
INITIALIZE SETTING  
SETTING].  
SEL.:ENTER  
e Press the enter button to select [OFF].  
The camera, when powered on in a recording  
mode, will now come up with the LCD monitor  
disabled. Press the DISPLAY button to switch  
the monitor display. See LCD Monitor Display”  
(p.41).  
[
]
SET UP  
MENU  
LCD CONFIRMATION : 1SEC  
LCD SETTING : OFF  
INITIALIZE SETTING  
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 e.  
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Initializing Settings  
You can reset all settings, except for the date.  
Important  
Note  
Data set by Keep Settings will also be initialized to its factory defaults.  
q Set the mode dial to [  
].  
The SETUP menu will open.  
Note  
To cancel the setting, turn the mode  
dial to choose another mode.  
w Press the or button to choose  
[INITIALIZE SETTING] and press the  
ENTER button.  
[
]
SET UP  
MENU  
LCD CONFIRMATION : 1SEC  
LCD SETTING : ON  
INITIALIZE SETTING  
The initialize settings menu will open.  
Note  
To cancel the operation, press the  
MENU button to return to the SETUP  
menu.  
SEL.:ENTER  
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e 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.  
INITIALIZE SETTING  
START : RELEASE  
CANCEL: MENU  
When the initialization is complete, the SETUP  
menu appears again. Turn the mode dial to  
choose another mode.  
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Using the Remote Control  
The DR-3 remote control unit (optional) makes it possible to record and play back  
images from a remote location.  
Important  
Note  
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.  
Note  
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.  
Shooting  
The remote control unit can be used to operate the camera. It is particularly  
convenient when the camera is set up at a remote location or is in a fixed position.  
q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
CARD/IN button to select a recording  
destination.  
w Decide the composition of the picture  
RELEASE  
and press the RELEASE button on the  
remote control unit.  
The self-timer LED will light and recording will  
start about 2 seconds later.  
ERASE  
EV  
FWD PROGR AM  
ENTER  
RE V  
Note  
Use the zoom buttons to vary the size  
of the subject. The button  
magnifies the subject (telephoto), while  
the button decreases the size of  
the subject (wide angle).  
MULTI  
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Setting Exposure Compensation  
I Starting setting  
Press the EV (+/) button on the remote control unit.  
I Setting the exposure compensation level  
Set the exposure compensation level using the FWD ( ) or REV ( )  
button and press the ENTER button on the remote control unit. And then  
press the RELEASE button to take a picture.  
I Canceling the setting  
Set the exposure compensation level to ±0.0.  
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode  
I Entering the mode  
Press the ERASE button on the remote control unit.  
I Focusing  
Focus on the subject using the FWD ( ) or REV ( ) button. Press the  
RELEASE button to take a picture.  
I Canceling the mode setting  
Press the ERASE button again.  
Playing  
Use the remote control unit to playback recorded files.  
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q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the  
CARD/IN button to select a recording  
destination.  
The most recently recorded file will be played  
back.  
See  
Playback Display(p.80)  
w Choose a file by pressing the FWD ( )  
or REV ( ) button on the remote  
control unit.  
RELEASE  
ERASE  
EV  
FWD PROGR AM  
Note  
The remote control unit buttons are  
operated in the same way as the  
buttons on the camera.  
ENTER  
RE V  
MULTI  
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Magnifying an Image (Zoom Playback)  
I Entering the mode  
Press the PROGRAM button on the remote control unit.  
I Moving the playback position  
Press the FWD ( ) or REV ( ) button.  
I Canceling the mode setting  
Press the ENTER button to return to the normal playback display.  
Displaying Multiple Images (Multi Image Playback)  
I Entering the mode  
Press the MULTI button on the remote control unit.  
I Moving the selected file  
Press the FWD ( ) or REV ( ) button.  
I Canceling the mode setting  
Press the ENTER button and the selected file will appear on the normal  
playback display screen.  
Erasing  
You can use the remote control unit to erase a recorded file at a time.  
Important  
Note  
Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased. Before  
starting to erase files, make sure that you want to erase them.  
q Set the cameras mode dial to [ ]. And  
press the CARD/IN button to select a  
source file to erase.  
w The erase menu will open. Use the FWD  
RELEASE  
( ) or REV ( ) button to select an  
erase mode.  
Select [ERASE SINGLE IMAGE] from the erase  
menu to erase selected images one at a time.  
ERASE  
EV  
FWD PROGRAM  
ENTER  
REV  
MULTI  
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e Select a file to be erased by pressing the  
FWD ( ) or REV ( ) button on the  
remote control unit.  
ERASE  
SINGLE IMAGE  
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START :RELEASE  
CANCEL:MENU  
r Press the RELEASE button on the  
remote control unit.  
RELEASE  
The file will be erased. To erase more files,  
ERASE  
EV  
FWD PROGR AM  
repeat steps e and r as often as required.  
When erasure is completed, turn the mode dial  
to switch to another mode.  
ENTER  
RE V  
MULTI  
Note  
If you select [ERASE ALL IMAGES] or [ERASE SELECTED IMAGES] in  
step w, you can work with the remote controller the same way as you do  
with the camera.  
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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 cameras recording  
and playback functions.  
SmartMedia Memory  
Cards  
A postage stamp-sized storage media with a  
thickness of 0.76 millimeters.  
4 M  
FS-4  
FS-8  
Capable of storing a maximum of (9) images  
recorded in 1800N mode.  
8 M  
Capable of storing a maximum of (19) images  
recorded in 1800N mode.  
16 M  
FS-16  
FS-32  
FS-B53  
FS-B10  
Capable of storing a maximum of (38) images  
recorded in 1800N mode.  
32 M  
Capable of storing a maximum of (76) images  
recorded in 1800N mode.  
PC Card Adapter  
Floppy Disk Adapter  
Used to insert the SmartMedia memory card  
directly into the PC card slot.  
Used to insert the SmartMedia memory card  
directly into the PC floppy disk drive.  
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.  
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Handling Precautions  
I 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.  
I Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to impacts.  
I Do not use the flash more than necessary in continuous shots to avoid overheating.  
I Never look through the viewfinder directly at the sun or intense light. Your eyesight  
may be impaired.  
I Do not fire the lash close to a baby or infants eyes.  
I Do not fire the flash by aiming the camera at a driver behind wheel. A traffic  
accident may result.  
I Exercise caution to prevent sand or dust from getting into the camera in such  
environments as beaches or work sites.  
I Do not leave the camera for any length of time in particularly hot or humid places,  
such as an automobile with the windows closed, beaches or bathrooms.  
I Verify that the camera power is off before you attach the AC adapter.  
I Direct sunlight and strong light striking the LCD monitor or the LCD panel will reflect  
white light, making it difficult to view.  
I 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.  
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I Do not force any of the external moving parts, such as the card door, terminal cover  
or battery cover.  
I Do not lift the camera by the hard cover, terminal cover or battery cover.  
I Do not impede movement of the lens barrier while turning on the power.  
I Be careful not to hit the lens unit or the LCD monitor while carrying the camera.  
I 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  
Transporting the camera from a cold place to a warm place.  
Storing or using the camera in places subject to high humidity.  
Bringing the camera into a recently heated room or leaving it directly in the  
path of air conditioning.  
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Care and Storage  
I Care  
I Fingerprints or dirt on the lens will reduce performance so take extra care not to get  
it dirty.  
I 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.  
I Be particularly diligent in cleaning the lens after use at the beach or around  
chemicals.  
I If 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.  
I Never use solvents, benzine, insecticides or other volatile substances on the  
equipment as this may deform or dissolve it.  
I Be careful not to let objects rub against the LCD monitor or the LCD panel as it is  
readily susceptible to scratching.  
I 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.  
Remove the batteries and AC adapter from the camera before commencing any of  
the above.  
I Storage  
To prevent possible failures, avoid storing the camera in places that are:  
I Hot and damp, or subject to sharp temperature or humidity changes.  
I Sandy or dusty.  
I Subject to strong vibrations.  
I In contact with chemicals, such as insecticides, or rubber or PVC products for  
extended periods of time.  
I Near sources of strong electromagnetism (such as motors, transformers, and  
magnets).  
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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.  
I Power Source  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Page  
Power will not  
come on  
Batteries dead, improperly  
installed or missing  
Insert the batteries correctly or replace  
them.  
27  
AC adapter not attached correctly Attach correctly again.  
29  
32  
41  
Card door open  
Close the card door and retry starting.  
Power cuts out  
No buttons touched so auto  
Restart camera.  
power-off function was activated  
Dead batteries  
Replace with new batteries.  
27  
Battery quickly  
consumed  
Camera operated in extremely  
high or low temperature location  
Camera operated in dark area  
requiring frequent use of the flash  
I Recording and Playback  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Page  
Shutter release  
button pressed  
but no image  
recorded  
Batteries dead, improperly  
installed or missing  
Replace or reposition batteries.  
27  
No power, or mode dial is not set  
Slide power on and set mode dial to [  
]
41  
48  
Shutter release button only  
pressed halfway  
Press shutter release button all the way.  
5
SmartMedia memory card not  
formatted (initialized)  
Format SmartMedia memory card.  
33  
No space on SmartMedia  
memory card  
Erase unimportant files or replace  
SmartMedia memory card.  
32, 94  
No space on internal memory  
Erase unimportant files  
94  
32  
SmartMedia memory card not  
working (service life exceeded)  
Replace SmartMedia memory card.  
Card door open  
Self-timer on  
Ensure that card door is securely closed.  
32  
67  
Press the self timer button to disengage  
the self timer recording mode.  
Flash is charging  
Wait until flash LED ceases flashing.  
49  
31  
SmartMedia memory card contact Clean contact surface with soft dry cloth.  
surface dirty  
Cannot confirm  
a shot picture  
The image confirmation time is  
too short.  
Make the image confirmation time longer.  
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No image on  
the LCD  
monitor  
The LCD monitor is turned OFF.  
Press the DISPLAY button to turn ON the 41, 110  
LCD monitor, or set [LCD Initialization] to  
[ON].  
The video I/O switch is set on  
[IN].  
Set video I/O switch is set on [OUT].  
81  
Autofocus is on Dirty lens  
but camera not  
Clean lens with blower or soft dry cloth.  
Use focus lock  
Subject not in the center of the  
68  
focusing  
autofocus field  
Subject difficult to focus  
Use focus lock or switch to manual focus. 68, 70  
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Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Page  
Flash wont fire, Camera not set to PIC mode  
Use record menu to set record to PIC mode.  
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56  
or wont charge  
Camera set to flash off mode  
Cancel the flash off mode with flash  
button.  
White balance mode set to  
setting other than auto  
Use record menu to set the white balance  
to auto.  
62  
Batteries dead  
Replace batteries.  
27  
55  
Subject farther than approx. 3.0 m Come closer to subject.  
Image dark  
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  
The camera is too close to the  
subject.  
Retake picture without flash.  
56  
60  
37  
56  
60  
37  
Image is too  
bright  
Over-exposed  
Use record menu to adjust exposure  
compensation.  
Brightness setting of LCD monitor Adjust brightness adjustment dial.  
not adjusted  
Image is too  
dark  
Shot in low light area with camera Press the flash button disengage flash off  
set to flash off mode  
mode.  
Under-exposed  
Use record menu to adjust exposure  
compensation.  
Brightness setting of LCD monitor Adjust brightness adjustment dial.  
not adjusted  
Unnatural  
coloration of  
image  
Shooting conditions difficult for  
white balance in auto mode  
Place a white object near the subject, use 56, 62  
the flash or select one of the manual  
white balance modes.  
Screen display set to off  
Press the ENTER button to switch screen  
display mode.  
50  
Date and other  
recording data  
will not display  
Cant playback  
or image wont  
appear  
Camera not set to play mode  
Set mode dial to [ ].  
83  
83  
The playback source is different  
Press the CARD/IN button to change the  
playback source  
SmartMedia memory card not  
installed or doesnt contain any files recorded images.  
Insert a SmartMedia memory card with  
32  
32  
Use SmartMedia memory card  
not formatted by your camera  
Use a SmartMedia memory card that has  
been formatted and recorded by your  
camera.  
SmartMedia memory card  
contains incorrectly recorded files pictures property recorded by the camera.  
Insert a SmartMedia memory card containing  
32  
82  
SmartMedia memory card  
contains files in a format not read  
by the camera.  
Check the format type  
Card door open  
Ensure that card door is securely closed.  
Check connection.  
32  
81  
Video interface cable poorly  
connected  
Source of interference, such as  
electric motor, nearby  
Relocate camera away from source.  
SmartMedia memory card contact Clean contact surface with soft dry cloth.  
surface dirty  
31  
The video I/O switch is set on [IN]. Set video I/O switch is set on [OUT].  
81  
Error in internal memory in the  
camera  
Copy required files from internal memory 89, 107  
to the SmartMedia memory card and  
format internal memory.  
Replay is not  
clear  
Error with SmartMedia memory  
card  
Test camera with another SmartMedia  
memory card. If second card displays  
well, problem is with card not camera.  
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Problem  
Display shut off Dead batteries  
Auto power-off activated  
Cause  
Solution  
Replace batteries.  
Page  
27  
41  
Slide power on again.  
Remote control  
unit will not  
work  
Obstruction between the remote  
control unit and camera sensor  
Remove the obstruction. (Sensor is on  
the left side of the lens.)  
Dirty remote control transmitter or Clean with a soft dry cloth.  
camera sensor  
Dead remote control batteries  
Replace CR2032 lithium batteries.  
There is no malfunction.  
LCD monitor  
brightness  
Area captured by autofocus field  
and the surrounding area have  
changes during contrasting light levels or the  
autofocus  
operation  
entire subject is dark.  
Phenomenon occurring with  
pictures of bright subjects, known Sun, etc.  
as the smudge phenomenon  
There is no malfunction. Never shoot the  
Vertical lines  
appear on  
image  
I Miscellaneous  
Problem  
Cause  
Solution  
Page  
SmartMedia  
memory card  
will not fit into  
slot  
Wrong type of SmartMedia  
memory card  
Use a SmartMedia memory card specified  
for the camera.  
32  
SmartMedia memory card  
incorrectly oriented  
Insert the SmartMedia memory card the  
correct way.  
32  
Camera will not Dead batteries  
operate even  
when buttons  
and switches  
are  
Replace batteries.  
27  
Camera malfunction  
Slide the power off and on once. Turn the  
mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. If the problem  
persists, (1) reset the camera by sliding  
the power switch after removing the main  
batteries, and (2) reinstall the batteries  
and try to operate the camera again.  
manipulated  
Date and time  
are wrong  
Date and time setting is incorrect  
Battery removed  
Reset the date and time.  
35  
35  
5
Date and time  
were set but  
disappeared  
The date setting is reset if the battery has  
been removed for about 3 minutes or  
longer. Set the date again.  
Fill wont erase  
or SmartMedia  
memory card  
wont format  
Camera not set to erase mode  
Turn the mode dial to [ ].  
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31  
Write protect pad on SmartMedia  
memory card  
Remove pad from SmartMedia memory  
card.  
File protected  
Use the play menu to reset the files  
87  
protection setting.  
Power switch off or auto power-  
off activated.  
Slide power on and retry.  
102  
102  
Batteries have been removed  
Reset mode.  
Mode settings  
have changed  
Auto power-off  
will not activate  
Auto power-off setting is disabled Enable setting.  
103  
Camera powered by AC adapter  
(auto power-off is automatically  
disabled when powered by an AC  
adapter)  
Beep will not  
sound  
Beep disabled  
Set beep sound to [ON] on the SETUP  
menu.  
102  
81  
No image on  
the TV screen  
The video I/O switch is set on  
[IN].  
Set video I/O switch is set on [OUT].  
Select the correct television system.  
Check to see if the output video gear has  
The television system setting is  
incorrect.  
105  
The output video gear has an  
incorrect video I/O switch setting. a correct video I/O switch setting.  
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Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries  
Ricoh AC-3 AC adapter (optional)  
The AC-3 AC adapter adjusts automatically to voltages ranging from 100V to  
240V AC and frequencies of 50Hz to 60Hz.  
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 Receiver for Playing Pictures  
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.  
This camera supports two television systems: NTSC and PAL. Switch your  
cameras video system to meet the local video environment. See Changing  
Video-Out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL)(p.105).  
If you plan to take the camera with you on a trip abroad, identify the local  
television system beforehand.  
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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:  
q Failure to follow the instructions in this instruction manual;  
w Repair, modification or overhaul not conducted by an authorized service  
center specified in this instruction manual;  
e Fires or natural disaster;  
r 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; or otherwise insufficiently caring  
for the camera.  
t 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 distributors 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 customers  
special request will be charged to the customer, whether or not they are  
incurred during the warranty period.  
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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 required 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.  
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Note  
Before sending the camera in for repair, check the batteries and read this  
instruction manual again to ensure proper operation.  
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.  
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.  
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Specifications  
IIGeneral  
I Video Signal Protocol  
: PAL/NTSC  
I Power Source and Voltage : Batteries: 6 volts  
AC: 5 volts  
I Dimensions (W × H × D)  
: 131.1 × 68.8 × 45.2 mm (5.17× 2.71× 1.78)  
(excluding grips)  
I Weight  
: Approximately 315 g (11 oz.) (excluding batteries)  
I Operating Range -  
Temperature  
: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104 F)  
I Operating Range - Relative  
Humidity  
: 85% or less  
I Storage  
: 20° to 60°C (4° to 140°F)  
IICamera  
I CCD  
: 2,300,000 million square pixels (effective: 2,190,000  
million)  
I Lens  
: Zoom lens F=2.8 - 3.2  
Focal length  
: f=8 - 18 mm (equivalent to 38-86 mm on 35mm  
camera format)  
Minimum shooting range  
I Viewfinder  
: Approximately 4 cm (1.6) (macro)  
Type  
: Real image  
Magnification  
Parallax correction  
Diopter  
: Telescope 0.34X, standard 0.56X, wide angle 0.77X  
: No  
: 1 dpt  
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I Monitor  
Display Size  
Drive System  
Picture Elements  
I White Balance  
: 1.8”  
: TFT Active Matrix System  
: Approximately 110,000 pixels  
: Auto/Preset (Daylight, Cloudy (Overcast),  
Fluorescent Light, Tungsten Light)  
I Exposure Compensation  
Light Metering System  
Exposure Value Memory  
System  
: Centerweighted  
: Auto backlighting detection  
Manual compensation, ±2.0 EV (in 0.5 EV  
increments)  
Metering  
: TTL-CCD method  
Flash Automatic Exposure : Yes (daylight synchro)  
Shutter Speed : 1-1/500  
Minimum diaphragm setting : F 13.5 F 14.4  
ISO Sensitivity  
: Approximately equivalent to 100  
I Distance Adjustment  
Autofocus Method  
Autofocus Range  
: TTL-CCD AF  
: 4 cm (1.6) to infinity  
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I Built-in Flash  
Type  
: Auto  
Range  
: 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  
Modes  
IIImage Data Recording and Playback  
I Image Resolution  
I File Format  
I Camera  
: 1792 × 1200, 896 × 600 pixels  
: JPEG (Exif2.1)  
: File System standard: Design rule for Camera File  
System (DCF)  
I Compression Format  
I Approximate File Sizes  
1792 × 1200  
: JPEG baseline method  
: F mode: approx. 795 KB, N mode: approx. 401 KB,  
E mode: approx. 204 KB,  
896 × 600  
: F mode: approx. 270 KB, N mode: approx. 139 KB,  
E mode: approx. 73 KB  
640 × 480  
: F mode: approx. 157 KB, N mode: approx. 82 KB,  
E mode: approx. 45 KB  
IIInput/Output Terminal  
Power input  
: 5 V (AC adapter)  
Video output  
: 1.0 Vp - p (75 W)  
RS-232 C/AUX  
: For connecting to a PC  
IIBody  
I Tripod Screw Hole  
Power Supply  
: Tapped (1/4-20 UNC)  
: Length: less than 5.7 mm (0.22)  
IIMain Batteries  
Type  
: AA alkaline batteries  
: AA Ni-MH batteries  
: AA Ni-Cd batteries  
Voltage  
: 6 volts (1.5 volts × 4 batteries)  
I Date backup battery  
Battery type  
: Super-capacitor  
Duration  
: About 3 minutes  
I Auto Power-Off  
: Activated after more than 5 minutes  
IIInternal Memory  
Capacity  
: 8 MB  
IICompatible Memory Cards for Recording and Playback  
Type of Memory  
Capacity  
: SmartMedia memory card  
: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 MB  
: 3.3 volts  
Operating Voltage  
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Recording Capacities  
The table below gives approximate recording picture counts available by SmartMedia  
memory card capacity and by PIC mode.  
Approximate  
Recording  
Picture counts  
Approximate  
Recording  
Picture counts  
Recording  
Mode  
Recording  
Mode  
Type PIC Mode  
Type PIC Mode  
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
2
4
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
F
N
E
19  
38  
1800 × 1200  
1800 × 1200  
9
76  
7
58  
2MB  
4MB  
8MB  
900 × 600  
640 × 480  
1800 × 1200  
900 × 600  
640 × 480  
1800 × 1200  
900 × 600  
640 × 480  
14  
26  
12  
23  
41  
4
16MB 900 × 600  
640 × 480  
110  
199  
99  
166  
332  
39  
9
1800 × 1200  
76  
19  
14  
27  
49  
24  
45  
82  
9
153  
117  
221  
399  
199  
332  
665  
32MB 900 × 600  
640 × 480  
5
19  
38  
29  
55  
99  
49  
90  
165  
Note The picture size of 640 × 480 is available with the digital zoom function  
enabled.  
Internal memory is similar to an 8 MB SmartMedia memory card.  
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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 harmful 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 users 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 conditions:  
(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.  
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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://www.ricohcpg.com/  
Ricoh Europe B.V.  
Photo Products Division  
P.O. Box 75640  
1118 ZR Schiphol  
The Netherlands  
http://www.ricoh-red.com/  
htttp://www.ricoheurope.com/  
Ricoh Europe B.V.  
European Digital Solution Center  
Oberrather Straße 6  
D-40472 Düsseldorf  
Germany  
Ricoh Photo Products (Asia), Ltd.  
Unit D, E & 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://www.ricoh-aust.com.au  
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RICOH CO., LTD.  
Ohmori NM Building  
1-1 Ohmori-kita 2 chome  
Ota-ku, Tokyo  
143-0016 Japan  
L 2092546A  
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