Ricoh CAPILO RDC-5300 User Manual

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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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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh digital camera. This manual explains the correct handling procedures and precautions for your camera. To ensure the best performance, please read the manual thoroughly before using the camera. Keep the manual handy for quick future reference.

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

Test Shots

Check that your camera is recording the images correctly by taking a number of test shots.

Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines, music and other materials, other than for personal, home or similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited.

Exemption from Liability

Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images caused by malfunction of the digital camera.

Warranty

This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid within the country of purchase. Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefor.

Radio Interference

Operating the digital camera in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may adversely affect the performance of both devices. In particular, operating the camera close to a radio or television may lead to interference. If interference occurs, follow the procedures below. – Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV, radio or other device – Reorient the TV or radio antenna. – Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets.

• Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of this publication without notice. Considerable care was taken in preparing this manual. If, however, you have questions about any part of the manual, or note mistakes or inaccuracies, please contact us at the address listed on the back cover.

Microsoft, MS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., in the United States of America and other countries. All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

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Camera Features

● 2,300,000-pixel resolution compact camera

With a 2,300,000-pixel resolution CCD, the compact camera produces high-quality, high-resolution images (1792 × 1200). The camera is so light you can carry it with you anywhere.

● Immediate recording

Using the camera is as simple as clicking the shutter release button. Images thus shot are written to internal memory (8 MB) or a SmartMedia memory card (2/4/8/16/32/

64 MB).

* Internal memory allow you to take pictures without the need for SmartMedia card.

● Instant playback

You can instantly review recorded image files simply by switching to Play mode. You can also magnify the images zoom playback or display several images at once (6-image display).

* SmartMedia memory cards let you exchange shot images with your friends.

● Multiple image recording modes

The RDC-5300 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.

● Wide shooting range

The 3.0 × zoom lens allows you to capture subjects in a variety of compositions, from close-ups to shots with a background.

● Natural colors

The white balance feature allows you to capture a subject in its natural colors under any lighting conditions, indoors or outdoors.

● Close-ups

Macro mode for taking close-up shots at distances up to 4 cm (1.6 inches) (at wide) is ideally suited for taking flowers and small objects, etc.

● Monitors images on the TV screen

Connect the digital camera to a TV set with the video interface cable supplied and you can display your image files on the TV screen. You can also connect the camera to a video deck or video printer to dub the images onto a videotape or make full color prints.

● Transfers images to a PC

You can transfer the images onto a PC using software compatible with the digital camera. When loaded onto a PC, the images can be printed on a color printer or color copier.

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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 ................................................................................................... 17

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 PIC (Image quality) Mode .................................................... 43

Selecting Recording Mode................................................................... 44

Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)................................................ 46

How to View Images on the LCD Monitor ........................................... 47

Shooting (Still Picture Mode) ............................................................... 48

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Chapter 3 ADVANCED SHOOTING

Changing Flash Modes....................................................................... 54

Changing the flash mode ..................................................................... 55

Setting the Exposure Compensation.................................................. 57

Setting the Exposure Compensation ................................................... 57

Changing the White Balance Mode .................................................... 59

Changing the White Balance Mode ..................................................... 59

Special Shooting Functions ................................................................ 61

Using the Self-Timer ............................................................................ 61

Focus Lock Shooting............................................................................ 62

Focus Mode Shooting .......................................................................... 63

Date Imprint Mode................................................................................ 65

Redeye Reduction Mode ..................................................................... 66

Monochrome Mode (Black & White) Sepia ......................................... 67

Interval (Time lapse) Shooting Mode................................................... 68

Using SOFT Mode ............................................................................... 70

S Mode (Shutter Speed) ...................................................................... 71

Using Auto Bracket .............................................................................. 72

Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting) .................................................. 73

Chapter 4 PLAYBACK/ERASING

Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images .................................. 76

Playback Display .................................................................................. 76

Connecting to a TV .............................................................................. 77

Playing Back a File ............................................................................. 78

Operation Flow ..................................................................................... 78

Playing an Image File .......................................................................... 79

Multi Image Playback ........................................................................... 80

Zoom Playback..................................................................................... 81

Auto Playback ...................................................................................... 82

Protecting a File ................................................................................... 83

Copying Files........................................................................................ 84

Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera............................. 86

Setting DPOF (Direct Print of File) ...................................................... 87

Setting a Printing Service .................................................................... 87

Setting Secret File................................................................................ 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

Keep Settings ..................................................................................... 104

Formatting Internal Memory............................................................... 105

Changing OSD (On-Screen Display) Language................................ 106

Changing Video-Out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL)............................. 107

Changing LCD Confirmation .............................................................. 108

Changing the LCD Setting ................................................................. 109

Initializing Settings ............................................................................. 110

Changing File Names......................................................................... 111

Using the DISPLAY Button to Turn the Power ON and OFF ............ 112

Checking the Version ......................................................................... 113

Using the Remote Control ................................................................ 114

Shooting ............................................................................................. 114

Playing................................................................................................ 115

Erasing ............................................................................................... 116

Accessories....................................................................................... 118

Handling Precautions........................................................................ 119

Care and Storage.............................................................................. 120

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 121

Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries ................................ 124

About the Warranty and Servicing.................................................... 125

Specifications.................................................................................... 127

Recording Capacities........................................................................ 129

Ricoh Service Offices ....................................................................... 131

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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.

RWarning

RCaution

Sample Warnings

This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.

This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.

The o symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.

The m symbol alerts you to prohibited actions.

Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this equipment.

RWarning

The m symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific action is prohibited.

● Examples

Do not touch qDo not disassemble

● Turn off the power immediately in the event of irregularity, such as the equipment emitting smoke or a strange smell. Remove the batteries as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience.

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RWarning

● Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the equipment. Remove the batteries as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience.

● 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.

• 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.

● 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-metalhydride (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.

● Do not mix rechargeable battery types or use batteries with substantially different charge statuses.

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RWarning

Outer Casing

● 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.

Never use batteries in the following condition as this could lead to leaks, overheating, ignition, explosions or short circuits.

● Do not use batteries with insulation missing from around the negative (–) terminal.

Positive (+) Terminal

Never use batteries with insulation missing in these areas.

Negative (–) Terminal

● Do not use batteries with outer casings that are damaged or missing.

o n

● Keep the equipment out of the reach of children. Their inability to read and understand warnings and safety precautions may lead to accidents.

● 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.

● Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.

● Do not use the equipment in the bathroom or shower as this could result in fire or electric shock.

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RWarning

● Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzine, thinner or similar substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns.

● Do not use the equipment in aircraft or other locations where usage is restricted or prohibited as this may lead to disasters or accidents.

● Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug as this may lead to fire.

● Use only the specified AC adapters for this equipment (optional AC-3) in household electrical outlets. Other adapters pose the risk of fire, electric shock or injury.

● 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

● Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to

o m

burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a damaged battery, wash the area with water immediately. (Do not use soap.) If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the equipment and wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery.

● Plug the power cords securely into the electrical outlets. Loose cords pose a fire hazard.

● Do not allow the camera to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet hands. Both pose the risk of electric shock.

● Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles, such as bicycles, cars and trains, as this may cause the driver to lose control and result in a traffic accident.

● Do not grasp batteries with metallic tweezers as this may

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.

form a short circuit and lead to fire or electric shock.

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Parts & Names

■ Camera Body

Front

Shutter Release button (p.48)

LCD panel

Self Timer LED (p.61)

Lens Flash Sensor Reception Window Remote Control Reception

Back

LCD Monitor

Card Door (p.32)

Mode Dial (p.41)

Viewfinder

PIC (Image quality) button (p.43) Self Timer button (p.61) Flash Mode button (p.55) CARD/IN button (p.42)

Flash (p.55)

Flash LED (p.61) AF Indication LED (p.48)

Zoom button (p.46)

Terminal Cover

Video Input/ Output switch

Reset Button

Power Supply Terminal (DC Input) (p.30)

POWER Switch (p.41)

ENTER button MENU button DISPLAY button

RS-232C/AUX Terminal (USB cable can be connected)

Video Output Terminal (p.77)

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Bottom

External Flash Synchro Socket

Wrist Strap Eyelet (p.26)

Battery Cover (p.28)

■ AC Adapter (optional)

• AC-3 (100V-240V)

Brightness Adjustment Dial (for the LCD monitor) (p.37)

Tripod Screw Hole

Power Cord

Connection Cable

■ SmartMedia ■ Remote Control Unit

Memory Card (optional) (optional) (DR-3)

RELEASE

ERASE

FWD

Contact Surface

Write Protect Area

Label Position

MULTI

PROGRAM

ENTER

REV

REMOTE CONTROLLER

MADE IN JAPAN

DR-3

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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

■ Recording Mode Displays

Redeye reduction mode (p.66)

Flash Mode (p.55)

• Flash Off Mode ( )

• Forced Flash Mode ( )

• Slow Synchro Mode ( : flashing)

• Auto Flash Mode ( )

Recording Mode (p.44)

• Quick shooting mode ( )

• Still Picture Mode ( )

• Text Mode ( )

Focus (p.62)

AF•MF•SP

Auto Bracket (p.72) Zoom Indication Bar (p.46)

Exposure compensation level

Message Display

Date & Time Display (p.35)

MF AB 1800x1200 N T

SET DATE/TIME

EV+0.5 1999/05/15 10:12

■ Play Mode Displays

Source for playback (p.76, 79)

• Internal memory ( )

• SmartMedia ( )

PIC (Image quality) Mode (p.79)

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Fine Mode [F]

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Normal Mode [N]

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Economy Mode [E]

18/19

100-0045 1800x1200 N

1999/05/15 10:12

White Balance Indicator (p.59)

• Auto (no symbol)

• Daylight Mode [ ]

• Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode) ( )

• Tungsten Light mode ( )

• Fluorescent Light Mode ( )

IN/CARD (internal card) memory (p.42)

• Internal memory ( )

• SmartMedia ( )

Recording Data Indicator

Displays the remaining number of pictures.

PIC (Image quality) Mode (p.43)

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Fine Mode [F]

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Normal Mode [N]

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Economy Mode [E]

Battery Symbol (p.13, 29)

Self-Timer Mode (p.61)

Recording Data

No. of the image file displayed. Total no. of files recorded.

Folder name/File name

(xxx-000) xxx: Folder name in wich

pictures are recorded.

0000: File name of a picture

Image Protect Mark (p.83)

Secret mark ( ) (p.91)

Battery symbol 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.

■ Warning Messages

If any of the warning messages listed below appears on the camera’s LCD monitor, read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested.

Warning Message

NO CARD

WRITE

PROTECTED

SECRET

FILE

PROTECTED

NO IMAGE

UNMATCHED

FILE

Status

Lit

Flashing

Lit

Flashing

Explanation and Remedy

Indicates low batteries. Have replacement batteries ready.

A SmartMedia memory card is out of position. Mount a SmartMedia memory card.

A write-protected SmartMedia memory card is found. Remove the write protection label from the card to gain access to it.

The file you are attempting to erase is a secret file. Do not attempt to erase secret files.

You attempted to erase a protected file. Unprotect the file before erasing it.

There are no files to play. Mount a SmartMedia memory card having files recorded on it.

You attempted to play an unplayable file.

Reference

Page

P. 27

P. 32

P. 31

P. 91

P. 83

P. 32

P. 76

FILE

NUMBER

OVER

SET

DATE/TIME

Flashing

No more files can be recorded. Format the internal memory or insert a new SmartMedia memory card to continue recording. (Displayed when the file name becomes Rxxx 9999 during setting the sequential File No.)

The date has not been set. Set the date before starting operations with the camera.

P. 32, 105

P. 35

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■ Error Messages

If any of the error messages listed below appears on the camera’s LCD monitor, read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested.

Error

Message

FORMAT CARD

FORMAT

INTERNAL

MEMORY

CARD ERROR

ERROR

XX-XX-XX-XX-XX

If the error display does not clear, reset the LCD monitor to its factory default:

Note

How to reset: With the terminal cover open, press the reset button (p. 10). If the error display still won’t clear, call your dealer or our service contact.

FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY

Explanation and Remedy

The SmartMedia memory card is unformatted. Format the card with the camera before using it.

Format the internal memory before using it.

A SmartMedia memory card of this type is not supported by this camera.

Slide the power switch to turn the power off and then on again.

Error message

Reference

Page

P. 33

P. 105

–

LCD Panel

■ Initial display (SETUP mode)

The LCD panel appears blank.

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■ Displays Appearing during Recording

Battery Symbol (p.12, 29) Recording Data Indicator Recording Destination

(p.42)

• Internal memory ( )

• SmartMedia memory card

( )

Built-in Flash (p.55)

• Flash Off ( )

• Forced Flash ( )

• Slow Synchro ( : flashing)

• Auto Flash (no mark appearing)

• The recording information indicator uses the letter L to designate the 100s

Note

Self-Timer (p.61)

Redeye Reduction Mode (p.66)

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.

Displays the available picture count.

PIC Mode (p.43)

• 1800/900 Fine Mode (F)

• 1800/900 Normal Mode (N)

• 1800/900 Economy Mode (E)

■ Displays Appearing during Playback/Erasure

Battery Symbol (p.12, 29) Source for Playback

(p.76, 79)

• Internal memory ( )

• SmartMedia memory card

( )

• Either CARD or IN is displayed for files recorded on any other digital camera,

Note

such as a digital camera from the RDC-300/RDC-4000 Family (Ricoh) or one of non-Ricoh make.

• The PIC mode is not displayed when the multi-image playback or erase function is enabled.

PIC Mode (p.43)

• 1800/900 Fine Mode (F)

• 1800/900 Normal Mode (N)

• 1800/900 Economy Mode (E)

■ Displays Appearing during Communication (Communication

Mode)

• On an RS-232C cable connection

Battery Symbol (p.12, 29) Recording Destination

(p.42)

• Internal memory ( )

• SmartMedia memory card

( )

• On a USB cable connection

Battery Symbol (p.12, 29)

The LCD monitor displays the message “WAITING.”

The LCD monitor displays nothing.

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■ Error Displays and Contents

When one of the following errors appears on the LCD panel on top of the camera body, check the contents and take appropriate action.

Reference pageContentsError display

E-0 E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5

Slide the power switch on the camera body to turn the power source being used (battery, AC adapter) off and then on again. If a battery is being used, replace the battery with a new one.

• If the error display does not clear, reset the LCD monitor to its factory default:

Note

How to reset:With the terminal cover open, press the reset button (P.10). If the error display still won’t clear, call your dealer or our service contact.

–

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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.

■ SET 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.

MENU [SET UP

FORMAT DATE SETTING :1999/1/1 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND :ON AUTO POWER OFF :1 MIN LANGUAGE :ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC VERSION

SEL.:ENTER

MENU [SET UP

LCD CONFIRMATION : 1SEC LCD SETTING : ON INITIALIZE SETTING PASSWORD : OFF SEQUENTIAL FILE NO:ON DISPLAY POWER :OFF

SEL.:ENTER

]

FORMAT: ................... Formats internal memory or a

SmartMedia memory card.

(p.33, 105)

DATE SETTING: ........ Sets the date and time. (p.35)

KEEP SETTINGS:...... Saves camera settings. (p.104)

BEEP SOUND:........... Switches the electronic beep on

and off. (p.102) 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.106) VIDEO OUT MODE:... Switches the camera between

NTSC and PAL when it is

connected to a TV set. (p.107)

VERSION: .................. Displays current version

information about the camera.

(p.113) LCD

CONFIRMATION: ...... Sets the confirmation time for

images after shooting. (p.108)

LCD SETTING: .......... Selects whether to let the

camera come up with the LCD

monitor enabled or disabled

when it is powered on in a

recording mode. (p.109) INITIALIZE

SETTING: ................... Initialize all the settings. (p.110)

PASSWORD: ............. Sets a password for the secret

function. (p.91) SEQUENTIAL FILE NO.

:... Sets a sequential file NO. or not.

(p.111) DISPLAY → POWER

: ... Sets whether to turn the power

on/off by pressing the DISPLAY

button. (p.112)

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■ Record 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.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

SOFT MODE :OFF S MODE :OFF AUTO BRACKET :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

RECORDING

MODE: ........................ Switches between recording

modes, such as text, quick shooting and still picture (p.44).

WHITE BALANCE: .... Switches between the white

balance settings (p.59). +/– (Exposure

compensation):......... Sets the exposure compensation

(p.57).

FOCUS: ...................... Switches between auto focus

and manual focus (p.63).

DATE IMPRINT:......... Records images with date. (p.65)

REDEYE REDUCTION:

.................................... Reduces the red-eye when

shooting live subjects with flash.

(p.66)

MONOCHROME: ....... Records images in Black &

White or sepia. (p.67)

INTERVAL MODE:..... Switches interval (time lapse)

setting on and off (p.68).

SOFT MODE: ............. Smooths the contours of the

image. (p. 70)

S MODE: .................... Sets the shutter speed to a faster

setting for shooting in dim light

(p.71).

AUTO BRACKET:...... Three frames are exposed: one

frame at the current exposure

compensation value, one at -

0.5EV and another at +0.5EV.

(p. 72)

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■ Play 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.

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF SECRET

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

]

ZOOM PLAYBACK:... Displays an enlanged image.

(p.81) AUTO PLAYBACK: ... Plays all images automatically

within a preset length of time.

(p.82)

PROTECT: ................. Protects image files from

erasure. (p.83)

COPY:......................... Copies shot images from

internal memory to a SmartMedia

memory card, and vice versa.

(p.84)

SELECT FOLDER: .... Displays files recorded with a

digital camera other than RDC-

5300 (another brand or other

Ricoh products), except for

digital camera RDC-1/RDC-2.

(P.86)

DPOF:......................... Select this function to generate

recorded images for submission

to digital printing services or

other applications. (p.87)

SECRET: .................... Sets secret so that files cannot

be displayed unless a password

is entered. (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.

MENU [ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

]

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE:

.................................... Erases selected images one at a

time (except protected images)

(p.95). ERASE ALL IMAGES:

.................................... Erases all the files from the card

SEL.:ENTER

(except protected images) (p.96). ERASE SELECTED IMAGES:

.................................... Erases multiple selected images

(except for protected files) at

once. (p.97)

* Protected and secret files cannot be erased.

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-5300 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].

e Press the DISPLAY button to select the

display method.

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.

Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedure (p.40-51)

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

w Press the ENTER button to select a

t Press the (

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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record menu and select [RECORDING MODE].

recording mode and then press the MENU button to return to the original display.

) ▼ or ( ) ▲ button to

MENU [SET UP

FORMAT DATE SETTING :1999/1/1 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND :ON AUTO POWER OFF :1 MIN LANGUAGE :ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC VERSION

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Changing the Flash Mode (p.54-56)

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.61-62)

q Set the mode dial to [ ]. w Press the self timer button.

The self timer is now set.

mark will be displayed on the LCD

The 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

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shutter will be released after a delay of about 10 seconds.

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Playback

Playing Back Files (p.78-79)

q Slide the power switch on and set the

mode dial to [

w Press the CARD/IN button to select the

playback destination.

e 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.80, 81)

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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 CARD/IN button to select the

destination to be erased.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the

erase mode and press the ENTER button.

* Remember that files cannot be restored once

they are erased. Before starting to erase a file, make sure that you want to erase it.

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If you selected [ERASE SINGLE IMAGE]

r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select a file

you want to erase and press the shutter release button.

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If you selected [ERASE ALL IMAGES]

r Press the shutter release button.

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If you selected [ERASE SELECTED IMAGES]

r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select a file

you want to erase and press the ENTER button.

Repeat step r, as needed, to erase additional files at a time. And press the ENTER button again to cancel the erasure setting.

t Press the shutter release button.

MENU [ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SEL.:ENTER

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SINGLE IMAGE

START :RELEASE

CANCEL:MENU

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START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

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ChapterGETTING STARTED

Before Usin g t h e C a m e r a ..................................... 26

Checking the Package Contents ................... 2 6

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? .......... 3 1

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.

q Pass 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

Mount AA batteries and operate the camera.

Note

• Before using commercially available rechargeable AA Ni-Cd or AA Ni-MH batteries,

Important

• If you use commercial batteries, use of rechargeable AA batteries (nickelcadmium or nickel-metal-hydride batteries) is recommended.

Rechargeable Batteries

read the safety precautions in the accompanying manual.

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 from the camera if you won’t be using it for an extended period of time.

Getting Started

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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.

■ 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 give your batteries longer life.

● 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°C ambient temperature).

During playback: Leave the camera continuously turned on in a playback mode at

a 25°C room temperature.

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Battery type

Size AA alkaline batteries 60 minutes 90 minutes

Ni-Cd batteries (1000 mAh) 40 minutes 60 minutes

Tips to Extend the Recording and Playback Times

* The battery lives indicated above may decrease 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 capacity as possible. (The capacity

rating is marked in the unit mAh.)

* Increased use of the flash or zoom feature or the LCD monitor would speed up the

exhaustion of the batteries. Reduce their usage to a minimum.

* 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.

* Wiping the contacts of the battery and camera body with a soft dry cloth can prolong

battery life.

• You are advised to make spare batteries available when powering the camera

Note

from the internal batteries alone.

• The battery symbol ( have a diminishing voltage. Be sure to have spare batteries on hand.

Rechargeable Size AA Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries have a tendency to shut

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off immediately when the battery symbol is lit.

• Do not use weak (exhausted) batteries (when result in camera misoperation (the LCD monitor, AF lamp, flash lamp and selftimer lamp blink or light).

Approximate Approximate

Recording Time Playback Time

), when lit, indicates that the camera's internal batteries

blinks, etc.) because this could

Getting Started

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■ Handling Precautions

• Do not use damaged batteries or batteries at the end of their service lives.

• Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts .

Using an AC Adapter

When using the camera for extended periods of time to shoot or playback images, connect an 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

Note

power source, the camera is powered from the AC source and not by the batteries.

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, 64MB

• Operating voltage: .... 3.3 V

• There are numerous types of SmartMedia memory cards. Before using a

Note

commercially available SmartMedia memory card, check with its manufacturer to be certain is compatible with your camera.

• By using an optional PC card adapter or floppy disk adapter, you can insert a SmartMedia memory card directly into the PC card slot or floppy disk drive of your PC.

■ Protecting Against Accidental Writing

Attaching a write protect pad to a SmartMedia memory card will prevent accidental erasure or overwriting of recorded files. Remove the write protect pad from the SmartMedia memory card to record or erase data.

If the write protect pad gets dirty, wipe it clean

Note

with a soft, dry cloth.

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protect pad.

Getting Started

■ Handling Precautions

● SmartMedia Memory Cards

• Never remove the SmartMedia memory card while data is being recorded or erased.

• Do not bend, subject to strong force or shock, or drop the SmartMedia memory card.

• Avoid using or storing SmartMedia memory cards in environments that are subject to static electricity or electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing SmartMedia memory cards in environments that are subject to high temperature and humidity, where dust accumulates, or in atmospheres where corrosive substances are present.

• Keep the contact surface of the SmartMedia memory card clean and free from dust and foreign matter. 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.

● 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

• Slide the power switch to turn the power off before inserting or ejecting smart media; otherwise, the contents of the smart media may be destroyed and the camera may mulfunction.

■ Inserting 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.

■ Removing Card

q Check that the camera is turned off, and

then open the card door.

See

“Turning on the Camera” (p.41)

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.

Getting Started

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 other devices 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

[FORMAT] and press the ENTER button.

r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[FORMAT MEMORY CARD] and press the ENTER button.

t Press the shutter release button.

The “FORMATTING” message is displayed while the camera is formatting the SmartMedia memory card.

When formatting is completed, the setup menu will reappear. Turn the mode dial to choose another mode.

MENU [SET UP

FORMAT DATE SETTING :1999/1/1 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND :ON AUTO POWER OFF :1 MIN LANGUAGE :ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC VERSION

SEL.:ENTER

MENU [FORMAT

FORMAT MEMORY CARD

FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

FORMAT

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

]

MEMORY CARD

• 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.

• 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.

Getting Started

• To cancel the operation, turn the mode

Note

dial to another mode.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [DATE

SETTING].

MENU [SET UP

FORMAT DATE SETTING :1999/1/1 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND :ON AUTO POWER OFF :1 MIN 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 ➝ May 15 1999 ➝ 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

Note

the setup menu, press the MENU button.

y Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to change

the blinking numeral.

Pressing the up ▲ ( ) button increments the numeral; pressing the down ▼ (

)button decrements the numeral. Keep pressing the button changes the digit fast.

u Press the ENTER button to flash the digit

you want changed.

Repeat steps y and u above to make necessary corrections.

• Each time you press the ENTER

Note

button, the flashing digit changes, from year to month, day, hour and minute.

• Press the MENU button to cancel the operation.

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 1 00:00

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

DATE SETTING 1999 1 1 00:00

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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

Note

time as a time signal sounds.

• 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.

Tips

How to Verify the Date and Time

Press the ENTER button to view the date and time settings in the LCD monitor for verification. See “LCD Monitor Display Function” (p.51).

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 keep the camera steady, hold the camera in the fashion prescribed below. Be particularly careful to keep the camera steady when taking telephoto zoom shots.

Getting Started

q Hold the camera steady with both hands with the elbows lightly

touching your body.

● When viewing through the viewfinder With the camera lightly pressed against your head, aim it at your subject and look through the viewfinder.

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● When viewing using the LCD monitor Hold the camera firmly in both hands, and aim it at your subject and look at 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 appear 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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BASIC SHOOTING

Basic Shooting ...................................................... 40

Operation Flow ................................................ 4 0

Turning on the Camera................................... 41

Selecting IN/CARD (Internal memory/

SmartMedia memory card) Memory .............. 42

Selecting PIC (Image quality) Mode .............. 43

Selecting Recording Mode ............................. 44

Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom) ......... 46

How to View Images on the LCD Monitor..... 47

Shooting (Still Picture Mode)......................... 4 8

Chapter

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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 (

Select a PIC (Image quality) Mode

Choose from six picture modes ( and

Select a Recording Mode

Choose from three recording modes (

) (p.43).

) or SmartMedia ( ). (p.42)

, , , , ,

and ) (p.44).

Set the Size of the Subject

Use the ▼ or ▲ button to select the size of the subject (p.46)

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.

The camera will turn on and the monitor cover will open.

• The lens barrier will not open, even if

Note

the power switch is operated, when in a playback mode other than record or in the erase mode.

• Sliding the power switch again will turn off the power. And the lens barrier and monitor cover will open.

w Set the mode dial to [ ].

Basic Shooting

The LCD panel or the LCD monitor will display recording information.

● LCD Monitor Display

Press the DISPLAY button to switch displays 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.109).

■ Using the DISPLAY button to turn the power on and off

The camera power can also be turned on and off by using the DISPLAY button. When the DISPLAY button is pressed for 2 sec. or more with the mode dial set to [ power will be turned on. Pressing the DISPLAY button again will turn the power off. Set the DISPLAY button beforehand. See “Using the DISPLAY Button to Turn the Power On and Off”. (p.112)

], the

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Auto Power-Off

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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 fixed time. 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

• If the keep settings function is enabled, the flash, exposure

Note

compensation, white balance, recording mode, date imprint, language, card/in, S mode settings, focus, soft mode and auto bracket in effect just before the camera was turned off are saved. See “Keep settings” (p.104).

Selecting IN/CARD (Internal memory/SmartMedia memory card) Memory

Select whether to record photo files in internal memory or on the SmartMedia memory card mounted in the camera.

■ 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.

■ 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.

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The selected destination will be displayed on

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the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel.

• If a SmartMedia memory card is

Note

mounted in the camera when it is 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.104).

Selecting PIC (Image quality) Mode

The camera offers six picture (PIC) modes – and – to suit your photographic needs. Each mode has its own compression ratio.

■ Switching PIC (Image quality) Modes

The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the PIC mode:

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* The recordable picture count varies as you switch the PIC mode. * The factory default setting is 1800 N ( ).

■ Selecting a PIC (Image quality) Mode

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Basic Shooting

q Press the PIC button and select a PIC

(Image quality) mode (

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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.

● Approximate File Sizes by PIC (Image quality) Mode

PIC Mode Approx. File Size

1800F 813 KB 1800N 410 KB 1800E 246 KB

• Image sizes are 1792 × 1200 pixels and 896 × 600 pixels.

Note

PIC Mode Approx. File Size

900F 276 KB 900N 141 KB 900E 74 KB

• For the number of recordable images by SmartMedia memory card capacity and by PIC (Image quality) mode, see “Recording Capacities” (p.129).

Selecting Recording Mode

The camera offers three recording modes – still, text and Hight Speed Shooting. Select the mode best suited to your photographic needs.

■ Switching Recording Modes

The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the recording mode:

High Speed Shooting Still Mode Text Mode

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Note

• The factory default setting is .

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● Quick shooting mode

A series of frames can be taken continuously at the rate of approximately 1 frame/sec. as long as the release button is pressed. Since the images are stored in the camera memory, the interval at which frames can be taken is shorter, so the next frame can be taken faster.

● Still image mode

One frame is taken each time the release button is pressed. The frames are stored one at a time.

● Text mode

Text can also be stored to memory. To record text clearly, blacks are made very black and then the surrounding colors are sensed.The frames are stored one at a time.

• Set Keep Setting to save the recording mode setting.

Note

See “Keep Settings”. (p.104)

■ 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.

Basic Shooting

• To cancel an operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[RECORDING MODE].

e Press the ENTER button to choose the

recording mode ( • • ).

The recording mode changes each time you press the ENTER button.

r Press the MENU button to close the

record menu.

The selected record mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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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 — 114 mm in 35 mm camera format).

■ Zooming 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.

■ 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.

■ Digital Zoom Function

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.

To disable the digital zoom function, press the ▼ (

) 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.

• Only the screen which is displayed on the LCD monitor is available. Press

Note

the DISPLAY button to display the screen.

• When the digital zoom function is enabled, shots taken will be recorded in 640 × 480 pixel format.

Keep the button pressed for 2 seconds or more

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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.

■ Viewing Through the Viewfinder

Aim the camera at the subject while viewing through the viewfinder.

● Shooting Scope

Frame the subject within the viewfinder.

● Short-Distance Correction Frame

Compose your subject within this range when the distance to it is about 0.4 m (1.3 ft) and you are using the lens.

● 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.

■ Viewing Through the LCD Monitor

Aim the camera at the subject while viewing through the LCD monitor.

● Shooting Scope

Frame the subject within the LCD monitor screen.

● Autofocus Field

Located at the center of the LCD monitor screen and roughly corresponding to the area shown on the right, the autofocus field determines the focal distance.

Basic Shooting

• 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.

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).

“Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting)”

See

(p.73)

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to set the size

of the subject.

“Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)”

See

(p.46) “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.

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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.

● When the flash lamp lights

When the flash fires while taking photographs in dark places, etc., the flash lamp will light red when the release button is pressed lightly. During charging, the flash lamp will blink and the display on the LCD monitor will disappear. Photographs cannot be taken at this time.

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Note

• 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.62).

• If the “SLOW SHUTTER” message appears on the LCD monitor, you are recommended to shoot with the flash enabled or in S mode to avoid camera shake that tends to occur in this situation. See “Changing Flash

Modes” (p.55) and “S Mode (Shutter Speed)” (p.71).

r Press the shutter release button down

fully without removing your finger.

A beep will sound and the picture will be taken.

Note

● Quick shooting mode [

As long as the release button is pressed, frames will be photographed at the rate of approximately one frame per second. The photographed images are temporarily saved to the memory inside the camera and are then recorded when picture taking is completed. Picture taking stops when the finger is removed from the release button. The images photographed up to that point are temporarily saved to the memory inside the camera. When the release button is again pressed, the remaining frames will be exposed. The images stored inside the camera are recorded when the following occur.

• When the MENU button, PIC button or CARD/IN button is pressed

• When the mode dial is rotated

• When the power is turned off (AF lamp and flash lamp blinking)

• When the number of frames remaining is zero (0)/when all frames have been

• When the [

● Still frame mode (

When the release button is fully pressed, a photograph is taken and recorded. When set for the image to appear on the LCD monitor, the image will first be displayed and then recorded. Recording can be started immediately by pressing the ▼ or ▲ button. See “Changing LCD Confirmation”.

• If the camera is moved before the buzzer sounds, blurring may occur.

• If recording fails, the buzzer will produce a beeping sound. In such cases, take the photograph again.

]

When there is no operation for 30 sec. after an exposure is made exposed

] mark appears on the LCD monitor

)/text mode ( )

Basic Shooting

While the image is being displayed on the LCD monitor, recording can be canceled by pressing the MENU button. Messages are displayed during recording, so press the ENTER button.

ABORT RECORDING

ABORT : ENTER

CANCEL: MENU

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Important

Note

• Do not open the battery cover or card cover, or disconect the AC adapter, while images are stored to the internal memory of the camera or while images are being recorded.

• Turning the power on and off, rotating the mode dial or changing the image quality sometimes increases the number of frames remaining.

• The flash does not fire in the Text mode.

• Depending on the image quality mode, the maximum number of

frames that can be exposed continuously in the Quick shooting mode is as follows.

Recording mode F mode N mode E mode

1800 × 1200 3 frames 5 frames 8 frames

900 × 600 7 frames 14 frames 29 frames

* This is the maximum number of frames that can be exposed continuously at

one time. Photographs can be taken continuously depending on the number of frames remaining in the smart media and built-in memory.

• The continuous mode cannot be used when the total number of file names reaches 9999. Format the smart media or the built-in memory before attempting to take more photographs.

Tips

Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time

The camera will switch off automatically (auto power-off) to conserve the battery if it is left idle (no buttons, switches or other controls operated) for fixed time. 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).

■ 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.62). “Focus Mode Shooting” (p.63).

See

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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:

Information Display

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Recordable Picture

Count Display

No Display

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ADVANCED SHOOTING

Changing Flash Modes ........................................ 54

Changing the flash mode ............................... 55

Setting the Exposure Compensation.................. 57

Setting the Exposure Compensation............ 57

Changing the White Balance Mode..................... 59

Changing the White Balance Mode ............... 59

Special Shooting Functions ................................ 61

Using the Self-Timer ....................................... 61

Focus Lock Shooting...................................... 62

Focus Mode Shooting..................................... 63

Date Imprint Mode ........................................... 65

Redeye Reduction Mode ................................ 66

Monochrome Mode (Black & White) Sepia... 67

Interval (Time lapse) Shooting Mode ............ 68

Using SOFT Mode ........................................... 70

S Mode (Shutter Speed).................................. 71

Using Auto Bracket ......................................... 72

Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting) ........... 73

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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 Flash Mode Forced Flash Mode Slow Synchro Mode

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* The factory default setting is flash off mode.

● Flash off mode The flash will not fire, even in dark places. Use this mode in places where flash photography is prohibited and in bright indoor settings.

● Auto Flash mode The flash will fire automatically in dark places and where there is backlighting.

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● Forced Flash mode Backlighting and strong light can produce dark shadows in photographs of the faces of subjects. Use this mode in such situations. The flash will always fire, regardless of the brightness.

● Slow synchro mode The flash can be fired to illuminate the subject while a slow shutter speed correctly exposes the background. Use at indoor parties, etc., to clearly photograph the subjects while avoiding a dark background.

Effective Range of the Flash

When you shoot with the flash activated, 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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Changing the flash mode

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q Set the Mode dial to [ ].

w Press the Flash button to select the flash

mode ( • • Light • Blink).

The flash mode will change each time the Flash mode button is pressed.

The flash mode will be displayed on the LCD panel and LCD monitor. In the Auto Flash mode, however, the the LCD monitor. This mark will not be displayed on the LCD panel.

mark will be displayed only on

e Press the release button to take the

photograph.

• When the flash fires, the flash lamp (red)

Note

will light when the release button is pressed lightly.

• When the flash is being recharged, the flash lamp will flash and the display will disappear from the LCD monitor. Photographs cannot be taken at this time.

How to Cancel a mode

Press the Flash button and switch to another mode.

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Important

• When using the flash for nearby subjects (approx. 0.4m (16 inches) or

Note

less), the light from the flash may appear to be reddish in some cases. This also causes overexposure so the subject may appear whitish in the photograph. At such times, select the No Flash mode.

• The shutter speed will automatically become slower in dark places. In such cases, either grip the camera firmly or mount the camera on a tripod to prevent hand jitter. Exercise special care when using Tele .

Using external flash

Note

Recommended product: TOCAD COMPANY LIMITED

“SUNPAK Auto 544 (USA)” “SUNPAK G4500 (Europe and Asia)”

Usage and connection cautions

• Exposure is determined by the external flash setting. Camera exposure compensation settings have no effect.

• Flash output is determined by the external flash setting. Photographed images can be checked using the LCD monitor. If exposure is incorrect, adjust the F value of the external flash and re-photograph.

• When the external flash is on, it will fire regardless of the flash mode to which the camera is set.

• When the Quick shooting mode is used, continuous photography may not be possible when the flash is charging and under certain photographic conditions.

• It is recommended that the camera flash be used for close-up photography.

• Clip-on type flashes cannot be connected. Use a flash that can be attached

using the tripod socket. Do not apply excessive force when connecting.

• When connecting an external flash, adjust the end of the sync plug so that it can be firmly connected.

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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

• If the subject is not centered in the shooting range when taking a picture

Note

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.

Advanced Shooting

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

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w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select +/–

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[Exposure Compensation] and press the ENTER button.

The exposure compensation settings menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation and return to the

Note

record menu, press the MENU button.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to change the

compensation level.

+/–

+2.0

Pressing the ▲ ( ) button increments the number of frames. Pressing the ▼ ( decrements the number of frames. Keep the button depressed to quickly scroll through the

) button

–2.0 EV+0.0 BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

frames.

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. 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.

• To save the exposure compensation setting, set Keep Setting mode. See

Note

“Keep Settings”. (p.104)

• Three frames will be exposed continuously: one at the exposure compensation value, one at -0.5EV and one at +0.5EV. This function is convenient for checking the exposure compensation value setting. See “Using Auto Bracket”. (p.72)

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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:

オートモード（表示なし）

Auto Mode (no display) Daylight Mode Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode)

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Fluorescent Light Mode Tungsten Light Mode

蛍光灯モード

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太陽モード

１２

１８００×１２００Ｎ

白熱灯モード

１２

１８００×１２００Ｎ

曇天モード

* The factory default setting is auto mode.

Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto Mode

• Monochrome objects

• Objects lit by multiple light sources

Changing the White Balance Mode

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu will be displayed.

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Advanced Shooting

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

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w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

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[WHITE BALANCE] and press the ENTER button.

The setup menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button to return to the record menu.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

e Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to select the

white balance mode ( ).

r Press the release button to take the

photograph.

When the release button is pressed halfway, the normal display will appear. Fully press the release button to take the photograph. When picture taking is completed, the setup menu will return. To check the mode setting, press the ENTER button to end operation. To cancel, press the MENU button to return to the recording menu and then press the MENU button again to exit the recording menu.

Important

Note

• Even with the same subject, colors may vary due to the weather conditions and light source.

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

How to cancel the mode

Perform the same operations and use step e to select Auto white balance.

• In auto mode, subjects lacking in white tones may not achieve an appropriate

Note

white balance. When shooting such subjects, add a white object to the composition.

• White balance modes can only be set in recording mode and not in playback mode.

• 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.104).

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Special Shooting Functions

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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.

The self timer will be displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel.

Advanced Shooting

How to cancel the mode

Either press the selftimer button again or slide the power switch.

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.

Note

• If the flash is charging, the self-timer will start when charging is completed.

• When the release button is pressed, the focus is locked.

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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 resulting 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 background, producing a blurred image of the people.

■ How to Use the Focus Lock

q Press the ▼ ( ) or ▲ ( ) button to

set the size of your subject.

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w Bring the subject on which you wish to

focus into the autofocus field.

e Press the shutter release button lightly

and hold it.

The focus will be locked at this point. The focus lamp (green) will light.

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r Decide the composition of the shot by

moving the camera with the shutter release button held, and then press the

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shutter release button down fully.

Note

• You can also use the manual focus to focus on the subject. See “Focus Mode Shooting” (p.63).

Focus Mode Shooting

This camera is capable of three types of focus (AF, MF, SP ). Focusing can thus be performed for snapshots, landscapes, etc., in accordance with the photographic conditions. AF: Focusing is performed automatically. MF: Focusing is performed manually.

: Used to photograph subjects at larger than life size with normal macro

photography using wideangle (in-focus (subject) distance = approx. 4.0cm 40cm).

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q Set the MODE dial to [ ] and then press

the MENU button.

The Recording menu will appear.

• Press the MENU button to cancel the

Note

operation.

w Press the up ▲ or down ▼ button to

select FOCUS.

e Press the ENTER button to select the

type of focus (MF, SP ( )) and then press the MENU button.

r To make the subject appear larger, press

the up ▲ ( ) or down ▼ ( ) button. In the case of MF, press the release button

lightly. (Use is not possible with SP ( )).

t Press the release button to take the

picture.

In the case of MF, infi, use the up ▲ or down ▼ button to focus and then press the release button to take the picture.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :±0.0

FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOTONE MODE :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :MF DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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How To Cancel Focus Modes

Follow the above procedures and select AF in step e.

• Enable the keep settings to save the Focus mode setting. See Keep Settings.

Note

• When the AF focusing mode is used to photograph in dark locations, the auto focus lamp and focus display (SP ( and focus will be locked in the blinking mode. Either use the scale to set the distance to the subject or focus manually.

)) on the LCD monitor will blink

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Date Imprint Mode

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１９９９／５／１５

Use this mode to record images imprinted with the date.

• If the date is not set in the setup menu, this function is not available. The

Note

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu is displayed.

Note

date is displayed in the format that has been selected with the DATE SETTING option in the setup menu. See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.35).

• To cancel the operation, press the MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [DATE

IMPRINT].

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].

r Press the shutter release button to shoot

the subject.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AF DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :DATE REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

Advanced Shooting

How To Cancel Date Imprinting Mode

Follow the above procedures and select [OFF] in step e.

Note

• Enable the save mode to save the date imprinting mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.104).

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Redeye Reduction Mode

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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

“REDEYE REDUCTION”.

e Press the ENTER button to select [ON]

and press the MENU button.

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.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:ON MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

Important

Note

• The shutter takes about 1 second to release after you press the shutter release button. Hold the camera steady meanwhile to shoot.

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How To Cancel Red-eye Reduction Mode

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Follow the procedures on the previous page and select [OFF] in step e.

Note

•

Red-eye reduction mode does not work when the flash is disabled from firing.

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.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[MONOCHROME].

e Press the ENTER button to select

between [B&W] and [SEPIA] and press the MENU button.

Select [B&W] to shoot in black & white images or [SEPIA] to shoot in sepia images. The monochrome mode is now set.

r Press the shutter relesase button to

shoot the subject.

When you choose monochrome mode,

Note

the white balance mode does not function.

How To Cancel Monotone Mode

Follow the above procedures and select [OFF] in step e.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :B&W INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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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

[INTERVAL MODE] and press the ENTER button.

The interval timer (time lapse) settings menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button. The screen returns to record menu.

e Press the ENTER button until the digit

you want to set starts to flash.

• Each time you press the ENTER

Note

button, the flashing digit will change, from the hour to the minute to the second.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [INTERVAL

]

0:00:00

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to change the

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value of the digit that is flashing.

Pressing the ▲ ( ) button increments the numeral. Pressing the ▼ ( decrements the numeral. Keep pressing the button changes the numerals fast. Follow the procedures e and r above to perform the settings. The times can be set in steps of 30 seconds.

) button

MENU [INTERVAL

]

1:30:00

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

t Press the ENTER button again after

setting the digit of second.

The interval timer (time lapse) function is now enabled and the record menu is displayed.

y Press the MENU button.

The record menu will close and exit to the normal display, and the “INTERVAL” message will appear on the LCD monitor.

u Press the release button.

The first photograph will be taken and then additional photographs will be taken at the set time interval. When picture taking starts, the focus will be locked so do not move the camera from that location. The message “Interval” will blink during interval photography. Picture taking will end when the smart media or internal memory is full.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :ON

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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START:RELEASE

INTERVAL

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INTERVAL

]

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• Normal picture taking is possible during interval photography by pressing

Note

the shutter release. The set time interval will not change.

• The time interval may become longer than the set interval, depending on the image quality mode and flash mode.

• When the battery is used, it is possible for the battery to become exhausted during interval photography. It is recommended that the AC adapter be used.

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How To Cancel Interval Shooting

If the “INTERVAL” message 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 “INTERVAL” message 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.

Using SOFT Mode

Smoothes the contours when photographing flat objects such as people, faces, walls, etc.

q Set the MODE dial to [ ] and then press

the MENU button.

The Recording menu will appear.

• Press the MENU button to cancel the

Note

operation.

w Press the up ▼ or down ▲ button to

select SOFT MODE on the second screen.

e Press the ENTER button to select ON

and then press the MENU button.

r Press the release button to take the

picture.

How To Cancel SOFT Mode

Follow the above procedures and select OFF in step e.

MENU [RECORD

SOFT MODE :OFF S MODE :ON AUTO BRACKET :ON

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

SOFT MODE :ON S MODE :OFF AUTO BRACKET :ON

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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• Enable the keep settings to save the SOFT Mode setting. See Keep

Note

Settings. (p.104)

S Mode (Shutter Speed)

Using S mode, the shutter is released faster to make low light shots possible. If the “SLOW SHUTTER” message appears on the LCD monitor when you point the camera at a dark subject and press the shutter release button lightly, S mode will help reduce camera shake that tends to occur in this situation.

Important

• Pictures taken in S mode may occasionally have some noise.

Note

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 MODE].

e Press the ENTER button to select [ON]

and press the MENU button.

The S mode is now set.

r Press the shutter release button to take

the picture.

The camera will automatically determine whether to shoot in S mode or not according to the brightness of the subject. If the “SLOW SHUTTER” message appears on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button lightly, the shot will be taken in S mode.

MENU [RECORD

SOFT MODE :OFF S MODE :OFF AUTO BRACKET :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

SOFT MODE :ON S MODE :ON AUTO BRACKET

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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• 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.

Note

• Enable the keep settings to save the S mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.104).

Using Auto Bracket

This function takes three continuous frames: one each at the set exposure and at -

0.5EV and +0.5EV. This feature makes it possible to obtain correct exposure under difficult conditions. Mount the camera on a tripod or level surface to prevent the camera from moving.

q Set the MODE dial to [ ] and then press

the MENU button.

The Recording menu will appear.

Note

• Press the MENU button to cancel the operation.

w Press the up ▼ or down ▲ button to

turn AUTO BRACKET to ON.

Press the ENTER button to select ON when in OFF and then press the MENU button.

e Press the release button to take the

picture.

When the release button is pressed, three frames will be taken at the set exposure of –

0.5EV, 0, + 0.5EV.

How To Cancel Auto Bracket

Follow the above procedures and select OFF in step e.

SOFT MODE :OFF S MODE :OFF AUTO BRACKET :ON

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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Note

• The flash will not fire when Auto Bracket is used.

• Enable the keep settings to save the Auto Bracket. See Keep Settings. (p.104)

• The digital zoom function is not available when Auto Bracket is used.

• The continuous mode cannot be set when Auto Bracket is used.

Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting)

Macro photography allows you to take a closeup picture of a subject. Macro photography up to about 4 cm (1.5 inches) away is made possible by setting the lens to the widest angle position. With the lens set at another position, macro photography as close as about 40 cm (15.8 inches) 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.

Advanced Shooting

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 monitor.

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Tips

Focal Range for Macro Shooting

The macro range is when the subject is located at a distance between

4.0cm and 40cm (wideangle).

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.

Note

• To photograph a subject at larger than life size, set SUPER MACRO ( )

and move close to the subject when taking the picture.

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PLAYBACK/ERASING

Chapter

Before Starting To Playback Recorded Images

Playback Display ............................................. 76

Connecting to a TV ......................................... 77

Playing Back a File ............................................... 78

Operation Flow ................................................ 7 8

Playing an Image File...................................... 79

Multi Image Playback...................................... 80

Zoom Playback ................................................ 81

Auto Playback.................................................. 82

Protecting a File .............................................. 82

Copying Files ................................................... 84

Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of

Camera ............................................................. 86

Setting DPOF (Direct Print of File) ................ 87

Setting a Printing Service .............................. 87

Setting Secret File ........................................... 91

Erasing a File (Image)........................................... 94

Operation Flow ................................................ 9 4

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 when you select PLAY mode.

Source File Number Total Number of Files

１０／１２

１００ー００１２

１８００×１２００Ｎ

１９９９／５／１５１０：１２

Internal memory or SmartMedia memory card

Source Internal memory

SmartMedia

File Number Number of the file being played Total Number of Files Total number of files recorded

Name of the file being played. For use when the file is submitted to digital printing services or other applications. When a file that does not conform to the DCF (Design rule for

File name

PIC Mode Displays the PIC mode of the file being played. Image Protect Mark Indicates that a protected file is being played. Secret Mark Displayed when playing back a file to which the Secret has

Battery Mark Displays the status of exhaustion of the battery loaded in the

Date and Time Recorded Displays the date and time at which the file was recorded.

Camera File system) image file format is played, “쏔쏔쏔쏔쏔쏔쏔쏔” will appear. *File names changed on a PC may not be displayed correctly on the camera.

been set.

camera.

File Name PIC (Image quality) Mode

Image Protect Mark [ ] / Secret Mark [ ] Battery Symbol Date and Time Recorded

• Recorded images are played back assuming that the camera was held

Note

horizontally to shoot them. Accordingly, pictures shot with the camera held vertically will be displayed sideways.

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Tips

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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:

All Information

Selected File Number/

Total File Count

No Display

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.

Image input

Playback/Erasing

q Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off. w Open the camera’s 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

Note

a PAL TV set. See “Changing Video-out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL)” (p.107).

• 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 [

Select a source file to playback

Select the internal memory or SmartMedia of the source for playback. See”Insert a SmartMedia Memory Card” (p.32).

Select a File

Press the zoom button to select a file. See “Playing an Image File” (p.79).

Switch Display Modes

Switch the display mode between zoom and multi-image playback, and so on. See:

“Multi Image Playback” (p.80). “Zoom Playback” (p.81) “Auto Playback” (p.82)

] (p.41).

■ 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.86)

• The “UNMATCHED FILE” message will be displayed if an unplayable file

Note

is encountered.

• Data recorded on the Ricoh RDC-300Z/RDC-4300, 4200, RDC-5000 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 Quick shooting mode.

q Set the mode dial to [ ].

The most recently recorded file is played back on the LCD monitor.

“Playback Display” (p.79)

See

w Press the CARD/IN button to select the

source for playback.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the file

to be played back.

The next file is displayed when the ▲ ( )

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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

•

Note

Files may take long to play after the camera is turned on or the mode dial is

Playback Displays

set, depending on the capacity of the SmartMedia memory card mounted.

• 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.

• It is possible to set secret files that cannot be erased or displayed on the screen. See “Protecting a File” (p.83). See “Setting Secret Files” (p.91).

Playback/Erasing

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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.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the file

to be played back.

The frame number display position is fixed and groups of 6 files each are displayed one at a time on the LCD monitor. Selected file names are displayed highlighted. Press the ▼ ( ) button to move to the previous file. Press the ▲ ( to the next file.

) button to move

1/2

BACK:DISPLAY

Displays the first of the two images.

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.

• Unplayable files recorded on other equipment will be displayed on a blue

Note

background.

• 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.

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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.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button. The screen returns to play menu.

The file is then displayed in an magnified image.

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.

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.

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF SECRET

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

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Playback/Erasing

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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

PLAYBACK] and press the ENTER button.

The setup menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation and return to

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF SECRET

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

the play menu, press the MENU button.

e Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to select the

playback time (1 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec., 30 sec.) and then press the ENTER button.

The time used to select files is not included in the playback time. When the ENTER button is pressed, auto

MENU [AUTO PLAYBACK

1 SEC. 5 SEC. 10 SEC. 30 SEC.

CANCEL:MENU START:INTER

playback starts at the set time interval. Auto playback will then continue until canceled.

How To Cancel Auto Playback

Press any button, such as the shutter release button or zoom button, to cancel an auto playback in progress.

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Protecting a File

PROTECT 10/12

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

You can protect valuable files from being erased accidentally.

Important

• Formatting the SmartMedia memory card will erase protected, as well as

Note

unprotected, files.

• The protect mark will not be displayed when the SECRET mode is set.

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 setup menu will be displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation and return to 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.

The selected file will be protected and the mark will be displayed. If you keep the setting, repeat step e.

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.80).

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF SECRET

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

PROTECT 10/12

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

Playback/Erasing

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How To Cancel the Setting

Choose a protected file in step e above and press the ENTER button to erase the

mark.

Copying Files

Files can be copied from the built-in memory to SmartMedia or from SmartMedia to the built-in memory.

Important

Note

• When a protected file is copied, the new file will not be set as protected.

• Secret files cannot be copied.

• The only files that can be copied are files created with this camera.

• If there is insufficient space at the copy destination, the message “INSUFFICIENT” will be displayed.

Press the release button to copy the remainder of the file. Press the MENU button to cancel.

q Set the Mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The playback menu will be displayed.

• Press the MENU button to exit the

Note

operation.

w Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to select

Copy and then press the ENTER button.

The setup menu will be displayed.

• Copying all images → P.84

• Copying selected images → P.85

■ Copying all images

q Press the CARD/IN button and select the

copy source.

Pressing the CARD/IN button will alternate the setting between CARD → IN and IN → CARD.

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF SECRET

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

MENU [COPY

ALL IMAGES SELECTED IMAGES

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [ALL

IMAGES] and press the ENTER button.

Note

• To cancel the operation and return to the play menu, press the MENU button.

e Press the shutter release button.

All the image files are copied in a batch. And the setup menu will be displayed. When the copying is complete, press the MENU button to exit the operation.

■ Copying Selected Image

q Press the CARD/IN button and select the

copy source.

Pressing the CARD/IN button will alternate the setting between CARD → IN and IN → CARD.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[SELECTED IMAGES] and press the ENTER button.

• To cancel the operation and return to

Note

the play menu, press the MENU button.

e 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 w as many times as needed.

Note

• To cancel copying a file bearing the C mark, press the ENTER key again.

COPY ALL IMAGES

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

]

MENU [COPY

ALL IMAGES SELECTED IMAGES

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

START :RELEASE CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

Playback/Erasing

Press the release button.

The selected images is copied. And the setup menu will be displayed. When the copying is complete, press the MENU button to exit the operation.

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Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera

Files recorded with a non-Ricoh camera can be played if the non-Ricoh camera conforms to the DCF (*) image file format. * DCF is the abbreviation of the standard “Design rule for Camera File system” which

was standardized by the 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

[SELECT FOLDER] and press the ENTER button.

The setup menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation and return to the play menu, press the MENU button.

r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select a

folder and press the ENTER button.

The image files in the folder are displayed. Press the ▼or ▲ button to select files to play.

See

See “Playing an Image File” (p.79).

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF SECRET

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

SELECT FOLDER 1/1

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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 Print Service

When having prints made by a digital print service, set the number of prints and number of indexes.

Note

• Only the files in the Ricoh folder can be set for print service.

• Leave enough space for 1 - 2 prints on the smart media so the print

service settings can be saved.

• After making the print service settings, do not change the record, erase, etc., settings. If this is done, reset playback.

q Rotate the mode dial to [ ] and press

the CARD/IN button to select [ ].

w Press the MENU button.

The playback menu will be displayed.

Playback/Erasing

Note

• Press the MENU button to cancel the operation.

e Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to select

[DPOF] and then press the ENTER button.

The Setting menu will be displayed.

• Specify the number of prints. → P.88

• Specify the number of indexes. → P.89

• Cancel the DPOF settings. → P.90

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF SECRET

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

DPOF

CLEAR ALL PRINT SETTINGS?

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

]

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STANDARD PRINT 124/125STANDARD PRINT 124/125 101-0015 101-0015

CANCEL:MENU START:ENTERCANCEL:MENU START:ENTER

STANDARD PRINT 124/125 101-0015

CANCEL:MENU START:ENTER

10 COPEIS 10 COPEIS

● When previous DPOF settings exist

If DPOF settings have already been made, the screen shown to the right will be displayed. Press the release button to clear the settings. New print settings are not possible unless the previous settings are first cleared.

■ Specifying the number of prints

DPOF

CLEAR ALL PRINT SETTINGS?

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

q Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to select

STANDARD PRINT and then press the ENTER button.

The screen will change to 6-screen display.

Note

• Press the MENU button to exit the operation and return to the Playback menu.

w Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to select the

file that specifies the number of prints, then press the ENTER button.

The file under the specified number will be displayed on one screen.

e Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to specify

the number of prints, then press the ENTER button.

The number of prints will be set and the 6-screen display will return. To continue setting the number of prints, repeat the operations in procedures w - e.

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

TOTAL: INDEX:

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

STANDARD PRINT 1/1 TOTAL: BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

TOTAL:10 INDEX:

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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r Press the MENU button.

The setup menu will return. Press the MENU button to return to the Playback menu. Press the MENU button again to exit the operation.

Important

Note

• Rotating the mode dial to the setting

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

TOTAL:24 INDEX:

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

menu (DPOF settings) shown to the right will clear the settings. Always press the MENU button repeatedly until the Playback menu returns.

How to cancel the settings

Perform the same operations described in step e. The number of prints value will be reset to zero (0).

Note

• Use Clear All to clear all settings. → See “Canceling DPOF settings”.

■ Specifying the number of indexes

All of the files in the Ricoh folder can be reduced and printed. These are called index prints. These are convenient for making a list of the files in the Ricoh folder and for specifying the number of prints.

q Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to select

[INDEX PRINT COPIES] and then press the ENTER button.

• Press the MENU button to exit the

Note

operation and return the Playback menu.

w Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to specify

the number of indexes, then press the ENTER button.

The number of indexes will be specified and the setup menu will return.

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

TOTAL:00 INDEX:00

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

INDEX PRINT COPIES

20 COPIES

CANCEL:MENU START:ENTER

Playback/Erasing

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e Press the MENU button.

The Playback menu will return. Press the MENU button again to exit the operation.

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

Important

Note

• Rotating the mode dial to the setting

TOTAL:00 INDEX:20

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

menu (DPOF settings) shown to the right will clear the settings. Always press the MENU button repeatedly until the Playback menu returns.

How to cancel the settings

Perform the same operations described in step w. The number of indexes value will be reset to zero (0).

• Use Clear All to clear all settings. See “Canceling DPOF settings”.

Note

■ Canceling DPOF settings

q Press the ▼ and ▲ buttons to select

CANCEL PRINT ORDER, then press the MENU button.

Note

• Press the MENU button to exit the operation and return to the Playback menu.

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

TOTAL:24 INDEX:20

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

w Press the release button.

All of the settings will be cleared and the Settings menu will return.

e Press the MENU button.

The Playback menu will return. Press the MENU button again to exit the operation.

DPOF

CLEAR ALL PRINT SETTINGS?

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

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Setting Secret File

The Secret File setting is used to prevent files being displayed on the screen. When set to Secret, files are displayed on the screen in black during playback.

Important

Note

• Secret File can only be set for the built-in memory.

■ Setting a password

This is used to set a password before using the Secret File mode. Secret File cannot be selected unless a password is set first.

q Set the MODE dial to SETUP.

The SETUP menu will appear.

Note

• To cancel the operation, rotate the MODE dial.

w Press the up ▲ or down ▼ button to

select PASSWORD and then press the ENTER button.

Note

• Press the MENU button to cancel the operation. The SETUP menu will return.

MENU [SET UP

LCD CONFIRMATION : 1SEC LCD SETTING : ON INITIALIZE SETTING PASSWORD : OFF SEQUENTIAL FILE NO:ON DISPLAY POWER :OFF

SEL.:ENTER

]

Playback/Erasing

e Use the up ▲ or down ▼ button to

change the flashing numeral and then press the ENTER button.

The up ▲ button increments the numeral and the down ▼ button decrements the numeral.

The password is displayed as asterisks (*). Repeat the above procedures and enter a 4-digit number.

Important

Note

• 0000 cannot be set as the password.

PASSWORD SETTING 0___

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

PASSWORD SETTING 0_

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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r To confirm, press the up ▲ or ▼ down

button and re-enter the password.

The password will be set and the SETUP menu will return.

• Setting Secret File → page 91

PASSWORD CONFIRM 0___

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

When you forget your password

Press the reset button to cancel the password.

How to Cancel a password

Perform the same operations and enter a password setting in the previous password in step e, then enter 0000. Password setting will be turned off.

Important

Note

• If the batteries are not loaded for more than 3 minutes, the password will be canceled.

■ Setting secret files

Use this only after setting a password. Refer to page 91 Password Setting.

Important

• Formatting the built-in memory deletes all secret files.

Note

• If an attempt is made to set Secret without setting a password, the message “Set a password” will be displayed. Secret can now be set, but only the [ display will not become black.

] mark will be displayed until a password is set. The screen

q Set the MODE dial to [ ] and then press

the CARD/IN button to select .

w Press the MENU button.

The PLAYBACK menu will appear.

Note

• Press the MENU button to cancel operation.

e Use the up ▲ or down ▼ button to select

SECRET and then press the ENTER button.

Note

• Press the MENU button to cancel operation. The PLAYBACK menu will

return.

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF SECRET

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

]

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SECRET 10/12

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

● When Secret File is already set

If Secret File has already been set, the screen shown to the right will appear. Input a password. Secret File cannot be selected unless a password is entered.

SECRET

0___

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

r Use the up ▲ or down ▼ button to select

the file to be made secret and then press

SECRET 10/12

the ENTER button.

Secret will be set and the mark will be displayed. Repeat procedure e to set another secret file.

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

t Press the MENU button.

The PLAYBACK menu will return. Press the MENU button again to end the operation.

After the camera power is turned off, it will no longer be possible to display the secret files on the screen. When the ENTER button is pressed to change the screen, the

mark will appear to confirm.

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How To Cancel settings

Perform the same operations to select the file to be made secret using procedure r and then press the ENTER button. The

mark will disappear.

How to Display Secret File

Perform the same operations and enter a password as described in procedure e . The secret files can be displayed on the screen until the power is turned off or by pressing the MENU button to end operation.

Playback/Erasing

• Secret files cannot be copied or deleted. Cancel the secret setting before

Note

attempting to perform these operations.

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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

• Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased. Before

Note

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.

The erase single image menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation, set the mode dial to another mode.

e Press the▼ or ▲ button to select an

image file to erase.

Note

• To cancel the operation, press the MENU button. The erase menu is displayed.

r Press the shutter release button.

The image file selected is erased. If you want to erase more files, repeat steps e and r above.

t Press the MENU button.

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.

• Files which have been set in Protect mode or Secret mode cannot be erased until they are unprotected. See “Protecting a File” (p.83).

MENU [ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SEL.:ENTER

ERASE 5/12

SINGLE IMAGE

START :RELEASE

CANCEL:MENU

]

Playback/Erasing

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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.

The erase all images menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation, set the mode dial to another mode.

e Press the shutter release button.

The “ERASING” message is displayed, and all the files are erased.

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.

• Files which have been set in Protect mode or Secret mode cannot be erased until they are unprotected. See “Protecting a File” (p.83).

MENU [ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SEL.:ENTER

ERASE ALL IMAGES

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

]

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Erase Selected Files (Images)

Erases multiple selected image files.

Important

• Files, once erased, cannot be restored. Before erasing files, check that

Note

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 SELECTED IMAGES] and press the ENTER button.

The erase selected images menu is displayed.

• To cancel the operation, set the mode

Note

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.

• To cancel copying a file bearing the

Note

mark, press the ENTER key again.

r Press the shutter release button.

The image files selected are erased.

The erase menu is displayed again after erasing the selected files. Then, turn the mode dial to select another mode.

MENU [ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SEL.:ENTER

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

START :RELEASE CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

Playback/Erasing

• Files may take time to erase, depending on the type of the SmartMedia

Note

memory card mounted and the file type.

• Files which have been set in Protect mode or Secret mode cannot be erased until they are unprotected. See “Protecting a File” (p.83). See “Setting Secret File” (p.91).

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