Ricoh Caplio RR1 Owner Manual

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How to Read the Operation Manuals

The following operation manuals are supplied with this camera. Refer to the appropriate manual for instructions relating to the required operation.

Open the package

Check the contents of the package. (p.2)

Basic operation

Digital Camera Operation Manual (this manual)

This manual explains how to operate the camera, from the preparations that are necessary before using the camera to instructions on how to use the various shooting functions and play back files.

Transfer images to PC (Supplied by Software Operation Manual for Caplio RR1 CD-ROM)

Caplio Utility

This manual explains how to install the necessary software, how to connect the camera to the PC, and how to transfer files between the camera and the PC.

Windows/Macintosh

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Checking the Package Contents

Check that your digital camera comes complete with the following items. Read the warranty card and keep it in a safe place.

Caplio RR1

Lens cap Soft case

Battery (rechargeable lithium ion battery)

AV interface cable USB cable

Battery charger

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Wrist strap Software CD-ROM

Software Operation Manual for

Caplio RR1 (CD-ROM)

Operation manual (this manual) Warranty card

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CONTENTS

How to Read the Operation Manuals ..................................................... 1

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

CONTENTS ............................................................................................ 4

Parts & Names ....................................................................................... 8

Basic Operation/Quick Reference ........................................................ 10

Preparations ...........................................................................................10

Shooting .................................................................................................. 11

Playback ................................................................................................. 12

Erasing .................................................................................................... 13

Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 14

Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED

Before Using the Camera ..................................................................... 20

Attaching the Wrist Strap ........................................................................ 20

Attaching the Lens Cap .......................................................................... 20

Powering the Camera ........................................................................... 21

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................21

Loading the Battery ................................................................................ 22

Connecting an AC Adapter ..................................................................... 25

SmartMedia Memory Cards ................................................................. 26

What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? ................................................... 26

Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card ...................................................27

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................... 30

How to Use the Mode Dial .................................................................... 31

Explanation of Information Displays ..................................................... 32

Shooting Mode Display ........................................................................... 32

Playback Mode Display........................................................................... 33

Menus ................................................................................................... 34

Setting the Date and Time .................................................................... 37

How to Hold the Camera ...................................................................... 40

Adjusting the Camera ........................................................................... 42

Diopter Adjustment ................................................................................. 42

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor .......................................... 42

Chapter 2 SHOOTING

Basic Shooting ..................................................................................... 44

Operation Flow ....................................................................................... 44

Selecting a Shooting Mode ..................................................................... 45

Selecting a Recording Destination .......................................................... 46

Selecting an Image Quality Mode ...........................................................47

Checking the Position of the Subject ...................................................... 48

Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom) ................................................... 50

Shooting (Still Picture Mode) .................................................................. 51

Special Shooting Functions .................................................................. 55

Text Shooting ..........................................................................................55

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Sound Recording .................................................................................... 56

Continuous Shooting ..............................................................................56

Motion Picture Recording ....................................................................... 57

Still Picture/Text Shooting with Sound .................................................... 58

Changing Flash Modes ........................................................................... 60

Setting the Exposure Compensation ...................................................... 62

Changing the White Balance .................................................................. 64

Using the Self-Timer ............................................................................... 67

Close-up Shooting (Macro Mode) ...........................................................68

Setting the Focus ....................................................................................70

Red-Eye Reduction Mode ....................................................................... 72

Changing the ISO Setting ....................................................................... 73

Date Imprinting ....................................................................................... 74

Split-Screen Mode .................................................................................. 75

Sharpness Mode .................................................................................... 79

Monochrome Mode ................................................................................. 80

Negative Mode ........................................................................................ 81

Interval Shooting ..................................................................................... 82

Auto Bracket Shooting ............................................................................ 83

Switching to Non-compressed Mode ...................................................... 84

Changing the Exposure Metering System (Photometry) ........................ 86

Increasing the Shutter Speed (S Mode) ................................................. 87

Setting the Time Exposure Mode............................................................ 88

Chapter 3 PLAYBACK

Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images..................................... 90

Files That Can Be Played Back on the Camera ...................................... 90

Connecting to a TV ................................................................................. 90

Playing Back a File ............................................................................... 92

Playing Back a Still Picture/Text/Continuous File .................................... 92

Playing Back a Sound File ......................................................................95

Playing Back a Motion Picture File ......................................................... 96

Special Playback Functions.................................................................. 98

Multi Image Playback .............................................................................. 98

Zoom Playback ....................................................................................... 99

Auto Playback ....................................................................................... 100

Cropping ............................................................................................... 101

Copying Image Files ............................................................................. 103

Playing a File Shot with a Non-Ricoh Camera ...................................... 104

Rotating a Displayed File ......................................................................105

Protecting a File ....................................................................................106

Setting Printing Services (DPOF) ......................................................... 107

Chapter4 ERASING

Erasing Files ....................................................................................... 114

Erase Single Image ..............................................................................114

Erase All Images ................................................................................... 115

Erase Selected Images ......................................................................... 116

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Chapter 5 SETTINGS/MISCELLANEOUS

Changing Camera Settings ................................................................ 120

Formatting a Card/Internal Memory ...................................................... 120

Keep Settings........................................................................................ 121

Changing LCD Confirmation Time ........................................................ 122

Auto Power Off Setting .......................................................................... 123

Beep Sound Setting ..............................................................................124

Power Save Mode Setting..................................................................... 124

Changing the File Numbering System .................................................. 125

Changing Video-Out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL) .................................126

Changing Display Language ................................................................. 127

Initializing Settings ................................................................................ 127

Using the Remote Control .................................................................. 129

Shooting ................................................................................................ 129

Playing .................................................................................................. 131

Erasing .................................................................................................. 132

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 136

Error Messages .................................................................................. 140

Recording Capacities ......................................................................... 142

Accessories ........................................................................................ 143

Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries ................................... 144

Handling Precautions ......................................................................... 145

Care and Storage ............................................................................... 146

Specifications ..................................................................................... 147

About the Warranty and Servicing ...................................................... 149

Index ................................................................................................... 152

Alphabetical Index ................................................................................152

Functional Index ................................................................................... 154

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Tips

Tips to Extend Recording and Playback Times.......................................... 23

Auto Power Off ........................................................................................... 30

How to check the date and time ................................................................. 39

LCD Monitor Display (Shooting Mode) ....................................................... 46

Focus Lock Shooting .................................................................................. 54

Remote Control .......................................................................................... 68

Shutter Release Button .............................................................................. 69

Slow Shutter ............................................................................................... 87

Adding a Sound to a File being Played Back ............................................. 94

LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode) ...................................................... 97

■ Meaning of Symbols

Important

Note

Tips

See

This indicates points or restrictions relating to operation requiring your attention.

This indicates a supplementary explanation of the operation concerned or points you should know.

This indicates information that it is useful to know when operating the camera.

This indicates the reference page for the function or operation concerned.

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Parts & Names

■ Camera Body

Front

LCD Panel ...P.32

Shutter Release Button (Start/Stop Button)

Button ...P.47

Button ...P.60

Button ...P.46

Button ...P.67

LCD Monitor ...P.32

Self timer lamp

Lens

AF viewfinder window

Microphone

Flash

Back

Tripod Screw Hole

Speaker

Wrist Strap Eyelet ...P.20

Video Output Terminal ...P.90

Reset Button ...P.141

Sub Shutter release button

Power Supply Terminal (DC Input) ...P.25

Terminal cover

DIGITAL (USB) Terminal (Supplied USB cable can be connected)

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Operation

Operation Panel

Remote Control Reception ...P.129

LCD Monitor ...P.32

Zoom Lever ...P.50 Mode Dial ...P.31

Viewfinder

• Flash LED

• AF LED

Battery Cover ...P.22

Dioptor Knob ...P.42

Card Door ...P.28

POWER Switch ...P.30

■ Battery/Battery Charger ■ AC Adapter (optional)

• AC-3 (100V – 240V)

Battery Charger (BJ-1)

Power Cord

Connection

Battery (DB-20L)

Cable

■ SmartMedia Memory ■ Remote Control Unit Card (optional) (optional)

• DR-3

Contact Surface

ERASE

Write Protect Area

MULTI

Label Position

RELEASE

FWD

PROGRAM

ENTER

REV

REMOTE CONTROLLER

MADE IN JAPAN

DR-3

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Basic Operation/Quick Reference

This section provides introductory information for operating the digital camera. Further details can be found in the reference pages mentioned below.

Preparations

Powering the Camera (p.21-25)

Load the battery into the camera.

* When using an AC adapter, connect it to

the camera and then to the AC outlet. (p.25)

Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card (p.26-29)

Make sure that the camera is turned off.

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.120)

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Setting the Date and Time (p.37-39)

Turn the power switch on and set the mode dial to [SET].

Press the or button to select [DATE SETTING].

Press the DISPLAY button to select the display method.

Press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to change the highlighted digit.

Press the or button to select the digit you wish to change.

Repeat steps the settings. * Each time you press the or button,

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

After you have set the date and time, press the ENTER button.

and 6 above to complete

SET 2/3

POWER SAVE MODE ON SEQUENTIAL NO. OFF DATE SETTING 2001/ 1/ 1 VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT: CHANGE:

SEL.:ENTER

DATE SETTING

2001/10/15

10:15

SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedure (Still Picture Mode) (p.45-54)

Turn the power switch on and set the mode dial to [

Press the button to select the recording destination.

Press the button to select an image quality mode.

Move the zoom lever to select the desired size of the subject.

Move to subject and move to size of the subject. * Check the position of the subject by

looking through the viewfinder or at the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

to increase the size of the

to decrease the

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Changing the Flash Mode (p.60-61)

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

Press the button to select a flash mode.

You can choose Flash Off (

), Forced Flash ( ), or Slow Synchro

( mode ( The mark for the selected mode will be displayed on the LCD panel and on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

blinks).

), Auto

Using the Self-Timer (p.67)

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

Press the button.

The mark will be displayed on the LCD panel and on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

The self timer lamp lights and the self-timer starts. The shutter is released after a delay of approximately 10 seconds. The self timer lamp starts to flash about 2 seconds before the shutter is released and the beep sound is heard.

Playback

Playing Back Files (Still Image Files) (p.92-94)

Turn the power switch on and set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the button to select the playback source.

Press the or button to select a file.

* The zoom playback and multi-image

playback allow you to magnify an image or view several image files at once. (p.98-

101)

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BACK:CANCEL

START:RELEASE

Erasing

Erasing Files (p.114-117)

Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on and set the mode dial to

[

Press the button to select the erase source.

Press the button.

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.

If you selected [ERASE SINGLE IMAGE]

Press the or button to select a file you want to erase and press the shutter release button.

Repeat step one at a time.

to erase additional images

If you selected [ERASE ALL IMAGES]

Press the shutter release button.

If you selected [ERASE SELECTED IMAGES]

Press the or button and the or button to select a file you want to erase and press the ENTER button.

Repeat step 5 to select additional files. To cancel the erase setting, press the ENTER button again.

ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

ERASE

BACK:CANCEL

BACK:CANCEL START:RELEASE

18/28

START:RELEASE

ERASE

ERASE ALL?

START:RELEASE CANCEL:CANCEL

ERASE

SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL START:RELEASE

1/3

231

564

SEL.:ENTER

Press the shutter release button.

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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.

RDanger

RWarning

RCaution

Sample Warnings

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

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.

The m symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate

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

that a specific action is prohibited.

● Examples

Do not touch qDo not disassemble

RDanger

q q

● Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the camera.

The high voltage circuitry in the equipment may lead to electric

shock.

● Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or directly solder the

battery.

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RDanger

m m

RWarning

● Do not dispose of the battery in fire, subject it to heat, or use or

leave it where it is exposed to high temperature, such as near

fire or inside a car. Keep away from water and do not allow it to

get wet.

● Do not pierce the battery with a needle, hit it with a hammer,

tread on it, drop it or subject it to severe impact.

● Do not use the battery if the outer casing is damaged or it is

suspiciously deformed.

● 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.

● 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.

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RWarning

● 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 battery from leaking, overheating, igniting or exploding.

• Do not use a battery other than that specifically

recommended for the equipment.

• Do not carry or store the battery with metallic ballpoint

pens, necklaces, coins, hairpins, etc.

• Do not put the battery in a microwave or high voltage

equipment.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately and

keep away from fire in the event of irregularity during use or recharging, such as leakage of the battery fluid, discoloration, or strange smell.

● Observe the following precautions to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or bursting due to charging of the battery.

• Do not use a power source voltage other than that

indicated. Avoid putting several loads on one power outlet or using an extension cable.

• Do not cut, damage, tie in a bundle or alter the power

cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord, pull it or bend it excessively.

• Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands.

When unplugging the power cord, be sure to hold the plug.

• Do not wrap the battery in cloth, etc.

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RWarning

● Keep the battery 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.

● 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 use the equipment in the bathroom or shower as this could result in fire or electric shock.

● 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 (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.

Safety Warnings for Accessories

• Safety warnings for the optional accessories, such as the AC adapter, are contained in the instruction manual provided with each product and should be read thoroughly before operating the equipment.

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Chapter

GETTING STARTED

Before Using the Camera ..................................... 20

Attaching the Wrist Strap ............................................. 20

Attaching the Lens Cap ............................................... 20

Powering the Camera ........................................... 21

Charging the Battery .................................................... 21

Loading the Battery ..................................................... 22

Connecting an AC Adapter .......................................... 25

SmartMedia Memory Cards ................................. 26

What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? ........................ 26

Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card ........................27

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................... 30

How to Use the Mode Dial .................................... 31

Explanation of Information Displays ..................... 32

Shooting Mode Display ................................................32

Playback Mode Display................................................ 33

Menus ................................................................... 34

Setting the Date and Time .................................... 37

How to Hold the Camera ...................................... 40

Adjusting the Camera ........................................... 42

Diopter Adjustment ...................................................... 42

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor ...............42

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Before Using the Camera

Attach the wrist strap and lens cap before using the camera.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Important

Note

• Do not swing the camera around by its strap.

Note

• Attach the lens cap to the wrist strap to prevent it from being lost.

Pass the small loop of the wrist strap through the wrist strap eyelet and pass the other end through the loop as illustrated.

Attaching the Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap by pressing the buttons in the direction of the arrow.

Remove the lens cap by gripping and pressing the buttons.

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Powering the Camera

This section explains how to load and charge the battery, and how to connect the AC adapter to power the camera from a household electrical outlet.

Charging the Battery

When using the camera for the first time or when the battery symbol ( capacity following the procedure described below.

Insert the connector of the power cord into the battery charger.

Insert the plug on the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

) lights, charge the battery to its full

Getting Started

Set the battery on the battery charger.

Charging will start and continue as shown below. When charging is completed, disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet.

CHARGE lamp

Lights red

Lights green

Lamp off

Charging has started.

The completion of charging (90% of full charge), after approximately 75 min.

* The battery can be used at this point if

you are in a hurry.

Full charge has been reached, approximately 35 min. after the lamp lights green.

Contents

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Important

Note

• Before using the camera for

the first time, be sure to charge the battery. (The battery leaves the factory in an uncharged state.) See “Charging the Battery”. (p.21)

■ Precautions

• Do not use any batteries other than the Ricoh DB-20L.

• Use only a Ricoh BJ-1 battery charger to charge the

battery.

• Do not use the BJ-1 battery charger to charge batteries other than the DB-20L battery.

• Charge the battery in a well ventilated area with an ambient temperature of 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F).

• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, even if charged correctly, it will be effective for shorter and shorter periods. Replace with a new battery.

• After charging, the battery will feel hot, but this is normal.

• After charging, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. Failure to do so may result in fire.

Loading the Battery

Load the battery (rechargeable lithium ion battery) before operating the camera.

Check that the camera is turned off, and then open the battery cover by pressing and sliding it in the direction shown.

Important

Note

• Do not bring metallic objects, such as a needle, into contact with the battery contact surface or electrical connections. Electrostatic damage could result.

See

•“Turning the Camera On and Off” (p.30).

Load the battery.

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Close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover until it clicks into position.

● Shooting and Playback Guidelines

The table below shows the approximate recording and playback times, as measured under the following test conditions:

[Test conditions] During shooting: Shoot continuously in shooting

mode with the power turned on (shoot at intervals of 30 seconds, without turning the camera off in the middle, with the flash fired 50%, at a temperature of 20°C (4°F))

During playback: Leave the camera continuously

turned on in playback mode at a temperature of 20°C (4°F)

Battery Type

DB-20L lithium ion battery

(fully charged)

Tips to Extend Recording and

Tips

Approximate Approximate

Recording Time Playback Time

50 minutes 50 minutes

Playback Times

• The battery life indicated on the previous page tends to decrease depending on the ambient temperature.

In a cold environment, warming the battery by hand, for example, may allow you to take more pictures.

• Increased use of the flash or zoom feature or the LCD monitor will accelerate expiration of the battery. Keep their usage to a minimum.

• Copying or erasing images repeatedly will also accelerate expiration of the battery.

• The battery life may be extended by shooting images using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor closed.

Getting Started

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■ Handling Precautions

• Read the instruction manual supplied with the battery before using it.

• Use only the specified lithium ion battery. Check the type of battery in “Accessories” (p.143).

• Clean the contact area of the battery terminal and the battery with a dry cloth before loading.

• If the camera is used continuously for a long period, the battery may become hot. Allow to cool before unloading it.

• Except when charging the battery, store the charger and the battery separately.

• Store the battery in the case provided.

• If the camera is not to be used for a long period,

discharge the battery completely before removing it from the camera and store in a cool place. Recharge the battery fully before reusing the camera.

Note

• When using the camera for an extended period near an electrical source, it is recommended to use an AC adapter (optional). See

“Connecting an AC Adapter” (p.25).

• It is advisable to have a spare battery handy when powering the

camera by the battery alone.

• The battery symbol ( Recharge the battery. See “Charging the Battery” (p.21).

) lights to show that the battery voltage is low.

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Connecting an AC Adapter

When using the camera for long periods of time to record or playback images or when connecting the camera to a personal computer, 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.

Check that the camera is turned off. Connect the AC adapter cable to the power supply terminal (DC input) on the camera.

See

•“Turning the Camera On and Off” (p.30).

Getting Started

Insert the power plug into the electrical outlet.

Note

• If the battery is loaded in the camera while it is connected to the household power source, the camera is powered from the AC source and not by the battery. Unload the battery when using the camera for long periods of time.

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.

• Disconnect the AC adapter from the camera and electrical outlet if the camera will not be used for a long period of time.

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SmartMedia Memory Cards

This section explains the types and usage of SmartMedia memory cards.

What is a SmartMedia Memory Card?

Note

• There are numerous types of

SmartMedia memory cards. Before using a commercially available SmartMedia memory card, check with the manufacturer that it is compatible with your camera.

• By using an optional PC card

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

Files are recorded as data on the SmartMedia memory card in your camera. The following types of SmartMedia memory cards can be used:

• Capacity:

2 MB, 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128MB

• Operating voltage: 3.3 V

■ 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.

Attach a write protect pad.

Note

• If the write protect pad gets dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

■ Handling Precautions

● SmartMedia Memory Cards

• Do not insert or remove the SmartMedia memory card while the camera is turned on.

• Do not bend, subject to strong force, 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.

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• 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.

• 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 static 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 battery 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 may be lost or damaged.

• You are advised to copy important data from the SmartMedia memory card onto other media, such as floppy disks or hard disks.

Getting Started

Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card

Check that the camera is turned off before inserting the SmartMedia memory card.

Important

Note

• Never insert or remove a SmartMedia memory card while the camera is turned on. The data stored on the SmartMedia memory card may be lost or damaged, or the camera may malfunction.

• When using a new SmartMedia memory card, or when using a SmartMedia memory card that has been used on other equipment, such as a personal computer, the SmartMedia memory card must first be formatted (initialized) with the camera. See “Formatting a Card/ Internal Memory” (p.120).

• Never remove the SmartMedia memory card while data is being recorded or erased. The data stored on the card may be lost or damaged.

• When the SmartMedia memory card has been removed, place it in the antistatic case supplied or other protective cover.

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■ Inserting Card

Check that the camera is turned off, and then open the card door.

See

•“Turning the Camera On and Off” (p.30).

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.

Insert the SmartMedia memory card into the card insert slot and close the card door.

Set with the contact surface facing down

Push the SmartMedia memory card fully into position, with the contact surface facing down.

■ Removing Card

Check that the camera is turned off, and then open the card door.

See

•“Turning the Camera On and Off” (p.30).

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Pull the SmartMedia memory card straight out of the slot.

Close the card door.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

The camera is turned on and off by means of the power switch.

Press the power switch.

The camera will turn on. To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.

Auto Power Off

Tips

The camera will turn off automatically (auto power off) to conserve the battery if it is left idle (no buttons operated) for a preset time. To resume use, turn the power on again. The auto power off feature does not function when the camera is powered by an AC adapter. See “Auto Power Off Setting” (p.123).

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How to Use the Mode Dial

The camera offers a number of recording and playback modes. Select the desired mode with the mode dial.

Mode

Mode name

dial

Still Picture mode

Sound mode

Text mode

Continuous Shooting mode

Motion Picture mode

Playback mode

Settings mode

Turn the mode dial to select the desired

This mode is used for normal shooting.

This mode is used for recording sound.

This mode is used for recording text. Recording is in two colors, black and white, without any gradations.

In this mode, the subject is shot continuously while the shutter release button is depressed.

This mode is used for recording motion pictures with sound.

This mode is used for playing recorded image files.

This mode is used for entering or changing the camera settings.

mode.

Description

Getting Started

The information displayed on the LCD monitor varies depending on the mode. For details, see the reference pages listed below.

(Still Picture) (p.45)

•

• (Sound) (p.56)

(Text) (p.55)

•

(Continuous Shooting) (p.56)

•

(Motion Picture) (p.57)

•

(Playback) (p.92)

•

(Settings) (p.120)

•

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Explanation of Information Displays

The LCD monitor or the LCD panel displays symbols and figures showing the status of your camera, such as the battery level, the number of pictures that can be taken, and the mode settings.

Note

• All items of information are

shown for illustration purposes. During actual operation, only the relevant items are displayed.

• Items other than recording

destination/playback source

/ ) are not

( displayed for files recorded with another digital camera.

• If a message is displayed,

see “Error Messages” (p.140).

Shooting Mode Display

LCD panel LCD monitor

0028

SEPIA

TELE

1.4

WIDE EV+0.5

ert

q:Remaining number of pictures / Remeining recording time w:Remaining number of pictures / Remeining recording time e:Zoom indication bar r:Message t:Date and time

LCD panel

Storage memory

Flash mode

Red-eye reduction

mode

Black/white contrast

in Text mode

White balance

(lit)

––

(lit)

–2 • –1 • 0 (no display) •

+1 • +2

AUTO (no display)

File type

Still picture (no display)

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SLOW SHUTTER

LCD monitor

ISO200

L2MF

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Monochrome mode

Sharpness mode

Negative mode

Digital zoom

Size/No. of pixels

Image quality/

Compression rate

ISO sensitivity

––

B & W • SEPIA

SHARP+1 • SHARP–1

NEG.

× 1.4 • × 1.8 • × 3.6

2272 × 1704 • 1120 × 840 • 640 × 480

F • N • E • NC

AUTO (no display) • ISO200 •

ISO400 • ISO800

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Auto bracket

Focus

Time exposure

Macro mode

Self-timer mode

Battery symbol

Exposure

compensation

LCD panel

––

LCD monitor

AF (no display) • MF • 2.5m • ∞

L1 • L2 • L4 • L8

EV –2.0 – EV+2.0

* The battery symbol will be displayed when the battery level

gets low.

Playback Mode Display

LCD panel LCD monitor

Getting Started

12:32

q:Playback file no. Playback w:Sound recording time Motion picture recording time e:Playback file no./Total no. of files r:File name t:Date and time y:Indicator display

LCD panel

Storage memory

File type

Size/No. of pixels

Image quality/

Compression rate

Battery symbol

Image protect mark

Sound recording

Still picture (no display)

2272 × 1704 • 1120 × 840 • 640 × 480

F • N • E • NC

––

100–0012

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LCD monitor

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* The battery symbol will be displayed when the battery level

gets low.

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Menus

This camera features various menus which can be used to enter or change the settings. Select and set the items using the buttons on the operation panel as shown below.

Note

• For details of the settings that

can be made on each menu, see “Functional Index” (p.154).

■ Menu Displays

● SET Menu

Set the mode dial to [ To exit the set menu, turn the mode dial to select another mode.

SET 1/3

FORMAT KEEP SETTINGS LCD CONFIRMATION 1SEC. AUTO POWER OFF 1MIN BEEP SOUND ON SELECT: CHANGE:

● SHOOTING MODE Menu

Set the mode dial to shooting mode

• • • • ) and press the MENU

( button. To exit the record menu, press the MENU button again.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND OFF FOCUS AF FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL REDEYE REDUCTION OFF ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

SEL.:ENTER

1/4

SEL.:ENTER

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● PLAYBACK MODE Menu

Set the mode dial to playback mode ( press the MENU button. To exit the playback MENU, press the Menu button again.

PLAYBACK MODE

MULTI IMAGE AUTO PLAYBACK 1SEC. CROPPING COPY SELECT FOLDER SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

● ERASE Menu

Set the mode dial to playback mode ( press the To exit the erase menu and return to playback mode, press the

button.

button again.

ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

) and

1/2

SEL.:ENTER

) and

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■ Selecting, Setting and Cancelling

INITIALIZE SETTING

SET 3/3

SELECT: CHANGE:

SEL.:ENTER

POWER SAVE MODE ON

SET 2/3

SELECT: CHANGE:

SEL.:ENTER

SEQUENTIAL NO. OFF DATE SETTING 2001/10/15

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC

FORMAT

SET 1/3

SELECT: CHANGE:

SEL.:ENTER

KEEP SETTINGS LCD CONFIRMATION 1SEC.

BEEP SOUND ON

AUTO POWER OFF 1MIN

FORMAT

SET 1/3

SELECT: CHANGE:

SEL.:ENTER

KEEP SETTINGS LCD CONFIRMATION 1SEC.

BEEP SOUND ON

AUTO POWER OFF 1MIN

FLASH OFF

KEEP SETTINGS

1/4

/– OFF

DATE IMPRINT OFF LANGUAGE OFF SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

WHITE BALANCE OFF

DATE IMPRINT OFF

SHOOTING MODE

2/4

SELECT: CHANGE:

SEL.:ENTER

SPLIT SHOOTING SHARPNESS OFF

NEGATIVE OFF

MONOCHOME MODE OFF

BACK:MENU

DATE IMPRINT DT/TM

SHOOTING MODE

2/4

SELECT: CHANGE:

SEL.:ENTER

SPLIT SHOOTING SHARPNESS OFF

NEGATIVE OFF

MONOCHOME MODE OFF

BACK:MENU

Items

Operation Panel

Note

• Items that are not fully

illuminated cannot be selected.

● Selecting the Item

Press the

or button to select the item you want to set. If there is more than one screen, press the screen and the

button to display the previous

button to display the next

screen.

button button

If the item has an arrow (

), press the ENTER

button to display the next screen.

ENTER button

CANCEL button

● Selecting the Desired Setting

Press the

or button to select the desired setting and press the ENTER button.

● Cancelling the Setting

Press the CANCEL button. The setting will be cancelled and the screen will return to the previous display.

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Setting the Date and Time

You can set the date and time on the camera. Use this function when using the camera for the first time or when you want to change the date and time.

Note

• Use the yyyy/mm/dd format to set the date.

• Time is displayed in the 24-hour clock format. Midnight is expressed

as 00:00 and noon as 12:00.

Press the POWER switch to turn the camera on and set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the or button to select [DATE SETTING].

SET 2/3

POWER SAVE MODE ON SEQUENTIAL NO. OFF DATE SETTING 2001/ 1/ 1 VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT: CHANGE:

SEL.:ENTER

Getting Started

See

“Turning the Camera On and Off”

(p.30).

Press the DISPLAY button to select the date display method.

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Note

Each time the button is pressed, the highlighted digit changes in the sequence: year → month → day → hour → minute.

There are three ways of displaying the date:

2001/10/15 ➞ Oct 15 2001 ➞ 15 Oct 2001 Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display method is switched in the sequence shown above. Press the DISPLAY button to select the

desired date display method.

Press the ENTER button.

The date setting menu is displayed.

Press the or button to change the highlighted digit.

DATE SETTING

2001/ 1/ 1

0:00

SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

Press the button to increase the digit and the button to decrease the digit. Pressing the button continuously increases the speed.

Press the or button to highlight the digit you wish to change.

DATE SETTING

2001/10/15

10:15

SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

Make the required changes by repeating steps and 6.

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After setting the minutes, press the ENTER button.

The clock will start and the display will return to the SET menu.

How to check the date and time

Tips

Press the DISPLAY button to display the set date and time on the LCD monitor. See “LCD Monitor Display” (p.46, p.97).

Note

• The set date and time will be reset about 20 days after the battery has been removed, for example when changing the battery. In this case, reset the date and time.

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How to Hold the Camera

Important

Note

• Keeping your finger away from the shutter release button and then pressing the shutter release button in one go may result in a blurred image.

• Do not move the camera until the beep sound is heard.

Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in blurred images. To avoid such so-called “camera shake”, hold the camera as described below. Be particularly careful to avoid camera shake with telephoto zoom shots.

Hold the camera steady with both hands with your elbows close to your body.

● When viewing through the viewfinder

With the camera pressed lightly to your face, aim it at your subject while looking through the viewfinder.

Horizontal Vertical

● When viewing on the LCD monitor

Hold the camera firmly in both hands, and aim it at your subject while looking at the LCD monitor.

Horizontal Vertical

Press the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip.

Main shutter release button Sub shutter release button

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■ LCD Monitor

To open the LCD monitor, press the knob and open the monitor as shown in the diagram.

You can turn the LCD monitor as shown in the diagram, allowing you to shoot at any angle you wish.

180°180°

90°90°

140°140°

■ Usage Precautions

Be careful to keep the camera lens and flash from being covered by your fingers or hair, or by the wrist strap.

Important

Note

• Open the LCD monitor 90 degrees perpendicularly before rotating it in a horizontal direction.

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Adjusting the Camera

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor and the dioptor.

Diopter Adjustment

Adjust the diopter so that the subject is clearly visible through the viewfinder.

Adjust by rotating the diopter knob left or right until the subject appears clearly.

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor

You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor when it is hard to see.

Press the LCD LIGHT button on the operation panel.

Each time you press the button, the brightness changes. The brightness can be adjusted in five stages.

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Chapter

SHOOTING

Basic Shooting ...................................................... 44

Operation Flow ............................................................ 44

Selecting a Shooting Mode .......................................... 45

Selecting a Recording Destination ............................... 46

Selecting an Image Quality Mode ................................47

Checking the Position of the Subject ........................... 48

Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom) ........................ 50

Shooting (Still Picture Mode) ....................................... 51

Special Shooting Functions .................................. 55

Text Shooting ............................................................... 55

Sound Recording ......................................................... 56

Continuous Shooting ...................................................56

Motion Picture Recording ............................................57

Still Picture/Text Shooting with Sound .........................58

Changing Flash Modes ................................................60

Setting the Exposure Compensation ........................... 62

Changing the White Balance ....................................... 64

Using the Self-Timer .................................................... 67

Close-up Shooting (Macro Mode) ................................68

Setting the Focus .........................................................70

Red-Eye Reduction Mode ............................................ 72

Changing the ISO Setting ............................................ 73

Date Imprinting ............................................................ 74

Split-Screen Mode ....................................................... 75

Sharpness Mode ......................................................... 79

Monochrome Mode ...................................................... 80

Negative Mode ............................................................. 81

Interval Shooting .......................................................... 82

Auto Bracket Shooting ................................................. 83

Switching to Non-compressed Mode ........................... 84

Changing the Exposure Metering System

(Photometry) ................................................................ 86

Increasing the Shutter Speed (S Mode) ...................... 87

Setting the Time Exposure Mode................................. 88

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Basic Shooting

This section explains the general operation flow and basic shooting instructions.

Operation Flow

To record an image, follow the steps below.

Turn on the Camera

Press the power switch to turn the camera on. → (p.30)

Select a Shooting Mode

Select a shooting mode

• • • • ). For basic shooting,

( set the mode dial to mode. → (p.45)

Select the Recording Destination

(Still Picture)

Select internal memory ( SmartMedia memory card ( ). → (p.46)

Select an Image Quality Mode

Choose from nine image quality modes

/ • / • / ).

( → (p.47)

Check the Position of the Subject

Check the position of the subject in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor. → (p.48)

Set the Size of the Subject

Use the zoom lever to select the size of the subject. → (p.50)

Shoot

Press the shutter release button to record the image. (p.51)

) or

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

The camera offers five shooting modes

• • • • ). Select the mode best suited to

( your photographic needs. The explanation below is based on mode.

(Still Picture)

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The recording setting will be displayed on the LCD panel and on the LCD monitor.

● Changing the LCD Monitor Display

You can change the display on the LCD monitor by pressing the DISPLAY button. The display changes in the following sequence each time the DISPLAY button is pressed: Simple Display → Detailed Data Display → Grid Display → No display.

See

•“How to Use the Mode Dial” (p.31).

See

• LCD Monitor Display (Shooting mode) (p.46).

Shooting

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Tips

LCD Monitor Display (Shooting Mode)

Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed, the information displayed on the LCD monitor when recording an image, such as the shooting mode, image quality mode and recordable picture count, changes.

● In Still Picture Mode

Simple display Detailed data display

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No display Grid display

You can use the grid as a guide when

deciding the composition of the picture.

* If you are using Sound mode or Motion Picture

mode ( , ) and the recordable time will appear on the initial display or detailed data display.

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Selecting a Recording Destination

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

Display Description

Records to the internal memory

Records to the SmartMedia memory card

Press the button and select the recording destination ( • ).

The recording destination changes each time the

button is pressed.

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The selected recording destination will be displayed.

Selecting an Image Quality Mode

The camera offers the following image quality modes. Select the mode best suited to your photographic needs.

Note

• If a SmartMedia memory card is mounted in the camera when it is turned on, the mark will be displayed. To set the internal memory as the recording destination, enable the keep settings mode. See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

Shooting

LCD Panel LCD Monitor

/ 2272 × 1704F, 2272 × 1704N, 2272 × 1704E

/ 1120 × 840F, 1120 × 840N, 1120 × 840E

/ 640 × 480F, 640 × 480N, 640 × 480E

• The recordable picture count varies as you switch the image quality mode.

• The factory default setting is .

Press the button and select an image quality mode.

The image quality mode changes each time you press the

button.

Note

• To use the non-compressed mode (NC), set the mode on the shooting mode menu. See “Switching to NonCompressed Mode” (p.84).

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The selected image quality mode will be displayed. The image quality mode setting will be saved even when the power is turned off.

Image quality mode Displayed when the DISPLAY button is pressed to display the detailed data. See “LCD Monitor Display (Shooting Mode)” (p.46)

2272 1704E

Note

• Image sizes are 2272 × 1704 pixels, 1120 × 840 pixels and 640 × 480 pixels. With this product and in this manual, the number of pixels is shown as

, and .

• For the number of recordable images by image quality mode, see “Recording Capacities” (p.142).

● Data Guide

Image Quality

(Compression

Size (No. of Pixels)

2272 × 1704 Approx. Approx. Approx.

1120 × 840

640 × 480

Rate)

Fine Normal Economy

1.5 MB/ 726 KB/ 363 KB/ image image image Approx. Approx. Approx. 470 KB/ 235 KB/ 118 KB/ image image image Approx. Approx. Approx. 152 KB/ 72 KB/ 40 KB/ image image image

Checking the Position of the Subject

Check the position of your subject through the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

■ Viewing Through the Viewfinder

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

● Shooting Scope

Frame the subject within the viewfinder.

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● Autofocus Field

Located in the center of the viewfinder and roughly corresponding to the area shown on the right, the autofocus field determines the focal distance.

■ Viewing on the LCD Monitor

Aim the camera at the subject while looking at the LCD monitor.

● Shooting Scope

Frame the subject within the LCD monitor screen.

● Autofocus Field

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

Note

• The shaded area and dotted lines are shown for illustration purposes only and do not actually appear in the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor.

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Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)

By moving the zoom lever, you can vary the size of the subject without changing the distance between yourself and the subject (zoom range is equivalent to 35 105mm in 35mm camera format).

Move the zoom lever to or .

Move to to increase the size of the subject (TELE), and move to the subject (WIDE).

The zoom indication bar will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Adjust the subject to the desired size.

to decrease the size of

TELE

WIDE

■ Digital Zoom Function

If you keep moving the zoom lever to when the camera is set on Image quality mode is maximum telephoto position or the camera is in macro mode ( function is triggered to magnify your shot 1.4 times,

1.8 times or 3.6 times. To disable the digital zoom function, move the zoom lever to

(Still Picture) mode and the

and the lens is at the

is displayed), the digital zoom

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1.8

WIDE

TELE

1.8

WIDE

Magnification

Note

• The digital zoom function can be used when the Image quality mode

• When using the digital zoom function, decide the composition using

. It cannot be used in the following situations:

is – when the shooting mode is set on

(Continuous Shooting) or (Motion Picture) mode

– when the image quality mode is set on non-compressed (NC)

the LCD monitor before shooting.

(Sound), (Text),

Shooting (Still Picture Mode)

Hold the camera correctly to keep it steady.

Shooting

Aim the camera at your subject.

Use the zoom lever to set the size of the subject.

See

•“Checking the Position of the Subject” (p.48)

•“Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)” (p.50)

Note

• Use macro mode to shoot subjects closer than 24 cm (9.4 inches). See “Close-up Shooting (Macro Mode)” (p.68).

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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 determine the focal distance. Keep the camera as steady as possible to prevent camera shake.

Note

• The subject will be out of focus when the AF LED flashes and the indicator

on the LCD monitor turns red. Use the focus lock function. See “Focus Lock Shooting” (p.54).

• If the [SLOW SHUTTER] message is displayed, you are recommended to shoot with the flash or use S mode to avoid camera shake which tends to occur in this situation. See “Changing Flash Modes” (p.60) or “Increasing the Shutter Speed (S Mode)” (p.87).

• If the [!AE] message is displayed, the image is overexposed, but you can take the picture by pressing the shutter release button down fully.

Note

• The flash LED (red) blinks and the LCD monitor is cleared while the flash is charging. Pictures cannot be taken in this state.

The AF LED (green) will light and the indicator on the LCD monitor will turn to green when the subject is in focus. The focus, exposure and white balance settings are set at this point.

● Flash LED

The flash LED (red) lights when you press the shutter release button lightly in low light conditions.

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Press the shutter release button down fully without removing your finger.

A beep will sound and the picture you have taken appears on the LCD monitor before it is recorded.

Note

• Moving the camera before the beep sounds may result in a blurred image.

• You can incorporate sound into your recording. See “Still Picture/Text Shooting with Sound” (p.58).

How to Cancel Recording

When you press down the shutter release button fully, the shot image will appear on the LCD monitor. To cancel recording, press the

button, and then press the shutter release button when the cancel confirmation message is displayed.

ERASE THIS IMAGE?

START:RELEASE CANCEL:CANCEL

You can change the image confirmation time as desired. See “Changing LCD Confirmation Time” (p.122).

■ 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)

Important

Note

• Do not open the battery cover or card door or detach the AC adapter (optional) during recording.

• The AF LED and the flash LED will blink while the image is being recorded. Do not rotate the mode dial or turn off the power until recording has been completed.

It is not possible to use the

/ button or use the MENU button to display the menu screen while an image is being recorded.

Note

• The camera will turn off automatically (auto power off) to conserve the battery if it is left idle (no buttons operated) for a preset time. When you require more time to compose a shot, disable the auto power off feature. See “Auto Power Off Setting” (p.123).

• When using the camera for an extended period of time, have a spare battery or AC adapter (optional) handy.

Shooting

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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. See “Focus Lock Shooting” (p.54) “Setting the Focus” (p.70).

Focus Lock Shooting

Tips

Usually, the auto focus function focuses the camera on the subject that appears in the autofocus field on the LCD monitor or in 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.

1. Bring the subject on which you wish to focus into the autofocus field.

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2. Press the shutter release button halfway and hold the button pressed when the AF LED lights green and the indicator on the LCD monitor turns green.

Focusing, exposure and white balance will be locked.

3. Decide the composition of the shot by moving the camera with the shutter release button held, and then press the shutter release button down fully.

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Special Shooting Functions

This section explains the various shooting functions. Depending on which shooting mode you choose, the functions which can be used will vary. Refer to the following table.

Shooting

Mode

Shooting Function

With Sound p.58 쑗 쎹 쑗 쎹쎹 Focus p.70 쑗 쎹 쑗쑗쑗 Flash strength p.61 쑗 쎹 쑗 쎹쎹

Red-Eye Reduction Mode p.72 ISO SENSITIVITY p.73 쑗 쎹 쑗쑗쎹 Date Imprint p.74 쑗 쎹 쑗쑗쎹 Split Screen p.75 쑗 쎹쎹 쎹 쎹 Sharpness Mode p.79 쑗 쎹쎹 쑗 쎹 Monochrome Mode p.80 쑗 쎹쎹 쑗쑗 Negative p.81 쑗 쎹쎹 쑗쑗 Interval p.82 쑗 쎹 쑗 쎹쎹 Auto Bracket p.83 쑗 쎹쎹 쎹 쎹 Non-Compressed p.84 쑗 쎹쎹 쎹 쎹 Photometry p.86 쑗 쎹쎹 쑗 쎹 S Mode p.87 쑗 쎹 쑗쑗쎹

Time Exposure p.88 쑗 쎹쎹 쎹 쎹

Still

Sound

Picture

쑗 쎹쎹 쎹 쎹

Text

Continuous

Motion Picture

Shooting

Text Shooting

This function enables you to record text. The text will be recorded under optimum conditions in two values, black and white. (The data can be recorded in less than onethird of the usual volume.) To produce a sharp, clear image, you can set the black/white contrast in five stages (

1 2

–2, –1, 0 (no display), +1, +2).

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the or button to adjust the contrast of the black and white color.

If you select a minus value, the black color will become lighter, and if you select a plus value, it will become darker.

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Note

• You can only select and image quality modes.

• To cancel recording, press the

button while the shot image is displayed on the LCD monitor. See “Shooting (Still Picture Mode)” (p.51)

• Sound can be incorporated in the recording. See “Still Picture/Text Shooting with Sound” (p.58).

Important

Note

• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Adjust the direction of the microphone to the best position for recording.

• Please keep the camera at least 30 cm (11.8 inches) away from mobile phone to prevent interference.

Note

• When the recording/recordable time exceeds 100 minutes, the first digit of the seconds is not displayed on both the LCD monitor and the LCD panel.

Press the shutter release button.

The shot image appears on the LCD monitor before it is recorded.

Sound Recording

In this mode sound can be recorded. The recordable time is displayed according to the available capacity in

the recording destination.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

The recordable time is displayed on the LCD panel and on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

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START/STOP :RELEASE

Recording will start. The mark blinks during recording and the recordable time is displayed. To stop recording, press the shutter release button again.

Continuous Shooting

This mode is for shooting a subject continuously while the shutter release button is depressed. This function is ideal for capturing special events.

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Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the shutter release button.

Shooting continues while the shutter release button is pressed. Continuous shooting stops when you release the shutter release button.

● Maximum number of continuous pictures

The maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously depends on the image quality mode.

Image Quality

(Compression

Size (No. of Pixels)

2272 × 1704 Approx. 3 Approx. 7 Approx. 15

1120 × 840 Approx. 11 Approx. 23 Approx. 45

640 × 480 Approx. 35 Approx. 67 Approx. 123

* The table shows the maximum number of pictures that can

be taken continuously at one time. The number of pictures that can be taken continuously varies depending on the available space on the SmartMedia memory card or internal memory.

Rate)

Fine Normal

Economy

Note

• The flash does not fire in Continuous Shooting mode.

• You cannot select noncompressed mode (NC) in continuous shooting mode.

• In Continuous Shooting mode, the focus, exposure and white balance are locked in the status in effect when you press the shutter release button.

• In Continuous Shooting mode, no image appears on the LCD monitor while pictures are being taken.

• Continuous shooting stops when the total number of files recorded reaches RIMG9999. In this case, format the SmartMedia memory card or internal memory to resume continuous shooting.

Shooting

Motion Picture Recording

This mode is for recording motion pictures. The recordable time is displayed according to the available capacity in the recording destination. Sound is incorporated in the recording.

Important

Note

• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Adjust the direction of the microphone to the best position for recording.

• Please keep the camera at least 30 cm (11.8 inches) away from mobile phone to prevent interference.

• Install QuickTime 4.1.2 or later version to play motion picture files on the PC.

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Set the mode dial to [ ].

The recordable time is displayed on the LCD panel and on the LCD monitor.

Note

• Zoom does not work in Motion Picture mode.

• The flash does not fire in Motion Picture mode.

• The focus, exposure compensation and white balance are locked in the state in effect when the shutter release button was pressed.

Press the shutter release button.

15:32

Shooting starts. The recording time is displayed on the LCD panel during shooting.

Press the shutter release button again to stop recording.

Still Picture/Text Shooting with Sound

This mode is for recording still pictures or text with 10 seconds of sound. This function is useful when you wish to add a comment or explain a situation.

Important

Note

• The microphone is located on the front of the camera. Adjust the direction of the microphone to the best position for recording.

• Please keep the camera at least 30 cm (11.8 inches) away from mobile phone to prevent interference.

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and press the MENU button.

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Press the or button to select [IMAGE WITH SOUND].

Press the or button to select [ON] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND OFF FOCUS AF FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL REDEYE REDUCTION OFF ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Press the MENU button.

Press the shutter release button.

About 10 seconds of sound can be recorded after the image has been displayed. The during sound recording.

mark blinks

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SEL.:ENTER

Note

• To cancel still picture/text shooting with sound, select [OFF].

Shooting

Note

• The focus, exposure and white balance are locked in the state in effect when the shutter release button was pressed.

• Sound recording starts after the image has been recorded. At this time, check that the blinking.

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the image with sound setting. See “Keep Settings” (p. 121).

• You can add a sound to a recorded file. See “Adding a Sound to a File being Played Back” (p. 94).

symbol on the LCD monitor or LCD panel is

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Changing Flash Modes

The camera offers four flash modes. Select the flash mode best suited to your photographic needs.

Display

Mode name

lit

blinking

Flash Off

Auto

Forced Flash

Slow Synchro

The flash is disabled even in dark conditions. Use this

mode for shooting where use of the flash is prohibited or

where adequate room illumination is available.

The flash fires automatically when it detects low ambient

light or backlighting.

When you take a picture against the light or under strong

light, the subject’s face may appear in the shade in the

resultant shot. Use forced flash to reduce this effect. In

this mode, the flash will fire regardless of the ambient

light level.

Slows down the shutter release speed when the flash is

activated so that the subject is illuminated and the

background is captured too. If you use this mode when

you want to take a clear picture of your subject and

capture the background atmosphere, such as at a party, it

reduces the effect of only the background being darkened

when the flash fires.

* The factory default setting is (Flash Off) mode.

Effective Range of the Flash

When you shoot with the flash activated, the flash has an effective range of about 0.6 – 2.5 m (23.7 –

98.5 inches). The subject will appear dark in the picture if the light from the flash fails to reach it.

Description

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ].

Press the button to select the flash mode ( , , lit, blinking).

The flash mode switches each time you press the button. The selected flash mode will be displayed. In Auto mode, the LCD monitor and not on the LCD panel.

mark appears only on the

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Press the shutter release button.

When the flash is activated, the flash LED (red) lights when you press the shutter release button lightly. The flash LED blinks while the flash is charging and the LCD monitor is cleared. You cannot shoot during this time.

Note

• The flash will not fire in the following situations: – when the shooting mode is set on

Shooting) or

– when the white balance mode is set on

(overcast), (tungsten light) or (fluorescent light)

– when in macro mode ( – when using auto bracket

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the flash mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

• When shooting a subject with the flash activated, if the subject

appears dark on the LCD monitor, switch to a wider angle. The subject may be difficult to focus on with the telephoto setting.

• Shooting in the red-eye reduction mode will lessen the red-eye phenomenon in the resultant picture. See “Red-Eye Reduction Mode” (p.72).

(Motion Picture) mode

)

(Sound), (Continuous

(daylight),

Important

Note

• When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0.6m (23.7 inches) with the flash activated, light from the flash may appear red in the resultant picture. The subject may also appear white due to overexposure. To avoid this, switch to Flash Off mode.

• The shutter speed slows automatically when you shoot in dark places. To prevent camera shake, hold the camera steady or mount it on a tripod. Take care to avoid camera shake particularly when using the telephoto setting (

Shooting

■ Adjusting the Strength of the Flash

When shooting with the flash activated ( , lit, blinking), you can adjust the strength of the flash.

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [FLASH STRENGTH].

Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the flash strength setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

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Press the or button to select the desired strength (NORMAL, STRG or SOFT) and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND OFF FOCUS AF FLASH STRENGTH STRG REDEYE REDUCTION OFF ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Press the MENU button.

If you select [STRG], + is displayed on the LCD monitor, and if you select [SOFT], – is displayed. There is no display when you select [NORMAL].

Press the shutter release button.

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SEL.:ENTER

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 underexposed (dark) or overexposed (white). Exposure compensation is useful in this situation. You can also use exposure compensation to produce intentionally under- or overexposed images.

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● Exposure Compensation Range

± 2.0 EV (in 0.25 EV steps)

● Shooting Against the Light

The bright background will make the subject appear underexposed. Set the exposure compensation level to a positive (+) value to adjust the exposure.

● Shooting a White Image

If you shoot an image that appears generally white, the shot will be underexposed 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 overexposed 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.

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • ] and press the button.

Important

Note

• If the subject is not centered in the shooting range when taking a picture against the light, the camera will not assume that the subject is in a backlit state. Exposure compensation is required in this situation.

Shooting

Press the or button to change the exposure compensation value and press the ENTER button.

/–

2.0

–2.0 BACK:CANCEL

Continuously pressing the button changes the level continuously.

EV+0.50

SEL.:ENTER

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Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the exposure compensation level setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

• You can take 3 frames in succession at exposure compensation levels of –0.5 EV, 0, and +0.5 EV based on the preset compensation level. See “Auto Bracket Shooting” (p.83).

Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the white balance mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

Press the shutter release button.

EV+0.50

Changing the White Balance

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.

Display

Mode name

AUTO Auto

Daylight

Overcast

Tungsten

Light

Fluorescent

Light

M Manual White

Balance

The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.

This mode is used to shoot subjects outdoors where an

appropriate white balance is difficult to achieve.

This mode is used to shoot subjects outdoors under

cloudy skies or in shade where the appropriate white

balance is difficult to achieve.

This mode is used to shoot subjects under tungsten light

(light ball) where an appropriate white balance is difficult

to achieve.

This mode is used to shoot subjects under fluorescent

light where an appropriate white balance is difficult to

achieve.

You can set the optimum white balance or adjust the

setting to the desired color.

* The factory default setting is AUTO mode.

Description

Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto Mode

• Monochrome subjects

• Subjects lit by multiple light sources

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■ Selecting Auto (AUTO), Daylight ( ), Overcast ( ), Tungsten Light ( ) or Fluorescent Light ( )

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • ] and press the WB button.

Press the or button to select the white balance (AUTO • • • • ) and press the ENTER button.

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

Press the shutter release button.

Important

Note

• The color tones of a subject will vary depending on weather conditions or light source (tungsten light or fluorescent light).

Note

• In AUTO mode, subjects lacking in white tones may not achieve an appropriate white balance. When shooting such subjects, add a white object to the composition.

• The flash will not fire in the following white balance modes: (overcast), (tungsten light), and light).

(daylight),

(fluorescent

Shooting

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Note

• You cannot use the flash to take a picture in manual white balance mode.

■ Selecting Manual White Balance (M)

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • ] and press the WB button.

Press the or button to select Manual White Balance (M), aim the camera so that a white subject fills the screen and press the ENTER button.

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

The optimum white balance is set at this point.

If you are satisfied with the white balance that has been set, press the ENTER button.

WHITE BALANCE

–

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

● To finely adjust the white balance or change the color

Press the ENTER button. Adjusting is available until “ R

B ” on the screen disappears.

, , or button before pressing the

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Press the shutter release button to take the picture.

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 set it on a flat surface to shoot pictures with the self-timer.

Shooting

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and press the button.

The self-timer is now set.

mark will be displayed on the LCD panel

The and on the LCD monitor.

Note

• The self-timer setting is canceled when you press the

button again, when you set the mode dial to another mode, or when you turn the camera off.

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Note

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

• The focus is locked at the point when the shutter release button is pressed.

Decide the composition of the picture, position the camera securely, and press the shutter release button.

Remote Control

Tips

To operate the camera from a remote position or when the camera is fixed in one spot, use the optional remote control unit.

Note

• Macro shooting is canceled when you press the button again, when you set the mode dial to another mode, or when you turn the camera off.

Close-up Shooting (Macro Mode)

Macro photography allows you to take a close-up picture of a subject. Macro mode is recommended for taking pictures at a distance of less than 24cm (9.5 inches) from the subject.

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • • ] and press the button.

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The mark will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Bring the camera close to the subject and decide the composition of the picture. Press the shutter release button lightly to set the focus.

Press the shutter release button.

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.

• As there is a wide margin between the field of view through the viewfinder and the shooting range, check the shooting range on the LCD monitor or with the camera connected to a TV.

Note

• The flash will not fire in macro mode.

Shooting

Shutter release button

Tips

The optional remote control unit is convenient for when the camera is mounted on a tripod or similar device and the shutter release button is difficult to press.

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Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the focus mode setting. See "Keep Settings" (p.121).

Setting the Focus

The camera has four focus settings.

Display Mode name

AF Auto

MF Manual

2.5 m 2.5m

∞ Infinity

The camera sets the focus automatically.

You can set the focus manually.

You can focus on a subject at a distance of about 2.5 m.

You can focus on a subject that is far away, such as a landscape.

Description

■ Setting Auto Focus (AF), 2.5 m or

Infinity (∞)

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • • ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [FOCUS].

Press the or button to select [AF,

2.5m or ∞] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND ON FOCUS 2.5m FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL REDEYE REDUCTION OFF ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Press the MENU button.

“2.5 m” or “∞” will be displayed on the LCD monitor. If you select [AF], there is no display.

Press the shutter release button.

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SEL.:ENTER

2.5m

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■ Setting Manual Focus (MF)

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • • ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or to button select [FOCUS].

Press the or button to select [MF] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND ON FOCUS MF FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL REDEYE REDUCTION OFF ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Press the MENU button.

“MF” will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the or button to focus on the subject and press the shutter release button.

MAGNIFY:ENTER

To change the size of the subject, press the zoom lever. You can enlarge the center of the subject to facilitate focus adjustment by pressing the ENTER button.

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Shooting

SEL.:ENTER

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Red-Eye Reduction Mode

If you shoot a subject in a dark place with the flash activated, the eyes of the subject may appear red in the resultant picture. In red-eye reduction mode, the flash will fire several times before the shutter releases to lessen the red-eye phenomenon.

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [REDEYE REDUCTION].

Note

• To cancel the red-eye reduction mode, select [OFF].

Note

• You cannot use the redeye reduction mode when the flash mode is set on (Flash Off).

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the red-eye reduction mode setting. See “Keep settings” (p. 121).

Press the or button to select [ON] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND ON FOCUS AF FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL REDEYE REDUCTION ON ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Press the MENU button.

will be displayed on the LCD panel and on the

LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

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SEL.:ENTER

When you press the shutter release button, the flash will fire several times in succession preliminarily before firing when the shutter releases.

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Important

Note

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

Changing the ISO Setting

You can change the ISO sensitivity.

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [ISO SENSITIVITY].

Press the or button to select the desired ISO setting (AUTO • 200 • 400 • 800) and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

IMAGE WITH SOUND ON FOCUS AF FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL REDEYE REDUCTION OFF ISO SENSITIVITY 200 SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

1/4

SEL.:ENTER

Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the ISO setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

Shooting

Press the MENU button.

The ISO setting will be displayed on the LCD monitor. There is no display when the setting is on AUTO.

Press the shutter release button.

ISO200

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Note

• This function is only available if the date has been set in the settings menu, so set the date first. The date is displayed in the style selected on the date setting menu. See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.37).

Date Imprinting

Use this mode to record images imprinted with the date.

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [DATE IMPRINT].

Note

• To cancel the date imprint mode, select [OFF].

Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the date imprint setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

Press the or button to select [DATE] or [DT/TM] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

DATE IMPRINT DT/TM SPLIT–SCREEN SHARPNESS OFF MONOCHOME MODE OFF NEGATIVE OFF SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

If you select [DT/TM], the date and time are displayed (e.g. 2001/10/15 10:15), and if you select [DATE], the time is displayed (e.g. 2001/10/15).

Press the MENU button.

If the date imprint mode has been selected, the date will appear in brackets on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

2/4

SEL.:ENTER

2001/10/15 10:15

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Split-Screen Mode

The screen is divided into two either vertically or horizontally, and the image is recorded in two shootings.

• NEW : The image is recorded in two steps by dividing the screen in two. You can record only one half if desired.

• ADD : You can recall the recorded half and add the other half. This image is saved as a separate file.

Note

• Use the LCD monitor when taking split images.

• You cannot use the split-screen mode in the following cases:

– when the shooting mode is set to

(Continuous Shooting) or (Motion Picture) mode.

– when the image quality mode is (2272 × 1704) or when in

non-compressed (NC) mode

– when shooting with sound

• You cannot set digital zoom mode, auto bracket mode or manual

focus mode, or adjust the white balance or exposure compensation after setting split shooting mode.

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button.

(Sound), (Text),

Shooting

Press the or button to select [SPLITSCREEN] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

DATE IMPRINT DATE SPLIT–SCREEN SHARPNESS OFF MONOCHOME MODE OFF NEGATIVE OFF SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

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SEL.:ENTER

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Press the or button to select the desired item and press the ENTER button.

SPLIT–SCREEN

NEW ADD

SELECT:

BACK:MENU

Operation differs depending on the item selected. See “NEW” (p.76) See “ADD” (p.77)

■ NEW

Select [NEW] from the Split Shooting menu and press the ENTER button.

Press the or button to select the desired format and press the ENTER button.

SPLIT–SCREEN

SELECT:

To take the picture normally (horizontal shooting), choose from the two types on the right, and to hold the camera vertically to take the picture (vertical shooting), choose from the two types on the left.

SEL.:ENTER

SEL.:ENTERBACK:MENU

Press the , , or button to select the shooting position.

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Press the shutter release button.

Take the second shooting in succession.

■ ADD

Select [ADD] from the split shooting menu and press the ENTER button.

The recorded images will be displayed as a multiimage display.

Press the , , or button to select the image to which you want to add a second shot and press the ENTER button.

SPLIT–SCREEN

SELECT:

231

564

SEL.:ENTERBACK:MENU

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Note

• If you press the CANCEL button after taking the first half of the image, the shot will be recorded and you can take the other half in add mode. See “ADD” (p.77)

Note

• Files that cannot be used for

split shots are indicated in black on the multi-image display.

• You cannot add images that

have been taken in text mode or non-compressed (NC) mode.

Shooting

The image inside the frame is the selected image.

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Press the or button to select the format and press the ENTER button.

SPLIT–SCREEN

SELECT:

The selected image will be displayed in half of the divided screen.

Press the , , or button to select the shooting position.

Press the shutter release button.

SEL.:ENTERBACK:MENU

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Sharpness Mode

This mode enables you to adjust the sharpness of the contours of the subject in three stages (–1, 0 and +1).

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [SHARPNESS].

Press the or button to select [–1] or [+1] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

DATE IMPRINT OFF SPLIT–SCREEN SHARPNESS MONOCHOME MODE OFF NEGATIVE OFF SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

If you select [–1], the image will be recorded with soft contours. If you select [+1], the image will be recorded with sharp contours.

Press the MENU button.

Press the shutter release button.

SHARP+1

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SEL.:ENTER

Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the sharp mode setting. See “Keep Setting” (p.121)

Note

• To cancel the sharpness mode, select [OFF].

Shooting

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Monochrome Mode

Use this mode to shoot subjects in monochrome or sepia.

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [MONOCHROME MODE].

Note

• To cancel the monochrome mode, select [OFF].

Note

• The monochrome mode cannot be set when the negative mode is set on [ON].

• The white balance mode does not function when you choose monochrome mode.

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the monochrome mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

Press the or button to select [B&W] or [SEPIA] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

DATE IMPRINT OFF SPLIT–SCREEN SHARPNESS OFF MONOCHOME MODE SEPIA NEGATIVE OFF SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Select [B&W] to shoot in black and white images or [SEPIA] to shoot in sepia images.

Press the MENU button.

Press the shutter release button.

SEPIA

SEL.:ENTER

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Negative Mode

By using a light box (available at a camera shop), you can photograph negatives from a developed 35mm film and convert the negative images into positive images.

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [NEGATIVE].

Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the negative mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121)

Press the or button to select [ON] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

DATE IMPRINT OFF SPLIT–SCREEN SHARPNESS OFF MONOCHOME MODE OFF NEGATIVE ON SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

2/4

SEL.:ENTER

Important

Note

• The surroundings may be reflected in the light from the light box and included in the shot. Cover the area around the negative with something black.

Note

• To cancel the negative mode, select [OFF].

Shooting

Press the MENU button.

Press the shutter release button.

NEG.

If necessary, you can correct the image using M (manual white balance) or exposure compensation.

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Important

Note

• If the camera is powered by the battery, the battery may run out during interval shooting. It is therefore recommended to use an AC adapter (optional) for interval shooting.

• Check the remaining number of pictures that can be stored on the SmartMedia memory card or internal memory before starting interval shooting.

• The auto power off function will be activated 24 hours after the start of interval shooting, even if the camera is powered by the AC adapter.

Interval Shooting

The camera can be set to take pictures automatically at preset intervals. The intervals can be set in steps of 30 seconds in the range of 30 seconds to 3 hours. For example, if you set an interval of 1 hour, the shutter will be released every hour, taking pictures continuously until the internal memory or SmartMedia memory card runs out of available memory.

Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [INTERVAL MODE] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

INTERVAL MODE AUTO BRACKET OFF NO COMPRESSION OFF PHOTOMETRY MULTI S MODE OFF SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Press the or button until the digit you want to set starts to flash.

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SEL.:ENTER

Press the or button to change the value of the flashing digit.

INTERVAL MODE

0:10:00

SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

Press the button to increase the value, and press the the button continuously increases the speed at which the digit changes. Repeat steps interval in steps of 30 seconds.

button to decrease the value. Pressing

and 4 above to set the desired

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Press the ENTER button again after setting the digit for the seconds.

The interval timer is now enabled.

Press the shutter release button.

INTERVAL MODE

START:RELEASE

CANCEL:CANCEL CANCEL:CANCEL

Note

• The interval shooting mode is canceled when you press the CANCEL button, when you set the mode dial to another mode, or when you turn the camera off while the “INTERVAL MODE” message is lit on the LCD monitor.

The camera will take the first shot and then proceed to shoot at the preset interval. The “INTERVAL MODE” message flashes on the LCD monitor while interval shooting is in progress. Shooting will continue until the internal memory or SmartMedia memory card runs out of available memory.

Note

• To cancel interval shooting, press the CANCEL button during shooting (while [INTERVAL MODE] is flashing).

• You can take normal shots by pressing the shutter release button while interval shooting is in progress. The preset interval will not be affected.

• The actual interval between shots may be longer than the preset time depending on the image quality and flash mode settings.

Auto Bracket Shooting

Auto bracket shooting allows you to take 3 frames in succession at exposure compensation values of –0.5 EV, 0 and +0.5 EV, based on the exposure compensation value set in “Setting the Exposure Compensation” (p.62). To prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or set it on a flat surface when taking the pictures.

Shooting

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button.

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Press the or button to select [AUTO BRACKET].

Note

• To cancel the auto bracket

mode, select [OFF].

Note

• You cannot use the auto

bracket function when the image quality mode is set on non-compressed (NC) or when [IMAGE WITH SOUND] is set to [ON].

• The flash does not fire in

auto bracket mode.

Press the or button to select [ON] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

INTERVAL MODE AUTO BRACKET ON NO COMPRESSION OFF PHOTOMETRY MULTI S MODE OFF SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Press the MENU button.

“AB” will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

When you press the shutter release button, 3 frames are shot in succession at –0.5 EV, 0.0 and +0.5 EV, based on the preset exposure compensation value.

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SEL.:ENTER

–

0.5

0.0

0.5

Switching to Non-compressed Mode

In normal image quality mode, the data is compressed at the time of recording. To record without compressing the data, set [NO COMPRESSION] to [ON] to switch the image quality mode.

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Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [NO COMPRESSION].

Press the or button to select [ON] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

INTERVAL MODE AUTO BRACKET OFF NO COMPRESSION ON PHOTOMETRY MULTI S MODE OFF SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Press the MENU button.

NC will be displayed on the LCD panel and on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

SEL.:ENTER

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Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the noncompressed mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121)

Note

• To cancel the noncompressed mode, select [OFF].

Shooting

Non-compressed mode will be displayed when the DISPLAY button is pressed to show the detailed data. See “LCD Monitor Display (Shooting Mode)” (p.46).

● Data Guide

Size (No. of Pixels)

2272 × 1704 Approx. 7.7 MB/image

1120 × 840 Approx. 1.8 MB/image

640 × 480 Approx. 614 KB/image

1120 840

2001/10/15 10:15

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Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the exposure metering system setting. See “Keep Settings” (p. 121).

Changing the Exposure Metering System (Photometry)

You can change the exposure metering system to record images.

Mode name

MULTI

CTR WGHT

SPOT

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

Multi-metering is performed by splitting the LCD monitor in several parts. This mode is also suitable for shooting the backlighted subject.

The middle of the LCD monitor is the focal point, and the light is measured uniformly over the whole screen.

Exposure metering is performed on a part of the frame in the middle of the LCD monitor. This mode is used when the subject is exposed to strong light, such as a backlight.

MENU button.

Press the or button to select [PHOTOMETRY].

Press the or button to select the desired exposure metering system (MULTI

• CTR WGHT • SPOT) and press the ENTER button.

Description

SHOOTING MODE

INTERVAL MODE AUTO BRACKET OFF NO COMPRESSION OFF PHOTOMETRY CTR WGHT S MODE OFF SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

SEL.:ENTER

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Press the MENU button.

Press the shutter release button.

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Increasing the Shutter Speed (S Mode)

S mode reduces the risk of camera shake when taking pictures in dark surroundings without using the slow shutter function.

Important

Note

• Images taken in S mode may appear dark.

Set the mode dial to one of the following: [ • • ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [S MODE].

Press the or button to select [ON] and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

INTERVAL MODE AUTO BRACKET OFF NO COMPRESSION OFF PHOTOMETRY MULTI S MODE ON SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

Press the MENU button.

“S” will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

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Note

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the S mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121)

Note

• To cancel the S mode, select [OFF].

Shooting

Slow Shutter

Tips

The slow shutter function is activated when you take a picture in dark surroundings. The shutter speed is reduced to ensure that sufficient light is captured. [SLOW SHUTTER] is displayed on the LCD monitor when the shutter release button is pressed lightly.

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Important

Note

• Mount the camera on a tripod, etc., when using the Time Exposure mode.

Setting the Time Exposure Mode

The time exposure mode is used when photographing bright subjects such as fireworks and cars in a dark place.

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [TIME EXPOSURE].

Note

• To cancel the time exposure mode, select [OFF].

Note

• The time exposure mode cannot be set in the auto bracket mode.

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the time exposure mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.121).

Press the or button to select the exposure time (1 SEC., 2 SEC., 4 SEC., 8 SEC.) and press the ENTER button.

SHOOTING MODE

TIME EXPOSURE 2SEC.

SELECT: CHANGE:

Press the MENU button.

Time exposure mode display will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Press the shutter release button.

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Chapter

PLAYBACK

Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images ..... 90

Files That Can Be Played Back on the Camera ...........90

Connecting to a TV ...................................................... 90

Playing Back a File ............................................... 92

Playing Back a Still Picture/Text/Continuous File ......... 92

Playing Back a Sound File ...........................................95

Playing Back a Motion Picture File .............................. 96

Special Playback Functions .................................. 98

Multi Image Playback ................................................... 98

Zoom Playback ............................................................ 99

Auto Playback ............................................................ 100

Cropping .................................................................... 101

Copying Image Files .................................................. 103

Playing a File Shot with a Non-Ricoh Camera ........... 104

Rotating a Displayed File ...........................................105

Protecting a File .........................................................106

Setting Printing Services (DPOF) .............................. 107

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Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images

This section explains what kind of files can be played on the camera and how to play back recorded images using a TV.

Files That Can Be Played Back on the Camera

The following kinds of files can be played on this camera:

• Files recorded on this camera

• Still picture files recorded on the Ricoh RDC-300/

RDC-4000 or RDC-5000 series digital camera and sound files recorded on the Ricoh RDC-4000 series digital camera.

● Unplayable Files

The [UNMATCHED FILE] message will be displayed if an unplayable file is encountered.

Important

Note

• Refer to the instruction

manual for the equipment to which the camera is connected.

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a TV set with the AV interface cable supplied to play recorded files on the TV screen.

Note

• When you are away on

overseas trips, you may view recorded images on a TV set with the other Video-out signal method (NTSC/PAL). See “Changing Video-Out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL)” (p.126).

• When you connect the

camera to a TV, the screen displayed on the LCD monitor appears on the TV monitor.

* The range displayed may

vary depending on the type of TV monitor.

Audio input (white) Video input (yellow)

Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off.

Open the terminal cover on the camera and connect the AV interface cable to the AV out terminal.

Connect the other end of the AV interface cable to the video input terminal and audio input terminal on the TV.

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Using the Camera for an Extended Period of Time

Supplying power to the camera from a household AC outlet using an optional AC adapter is recommended for shooting over an extended period of time. See “Connecting an AC Adapter” (p.25)

* Make sure that the camera is turned off before

connecting the AC adapter.

Playback

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Playing a File

This section provides instructions for playing back recorded files.

Playing a Still Picture/Text/ Continuous File

Follow the procedure below to play files recorded in

(Still Picture), (Text) or (Continuous

Shooting) mode, and still picture or text files with sound.

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

button to select the playback

source.

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

See

•“Explanation of Information Displays” (p.32).

Press the or button to select a file to be played back.

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Note

• You can adjust the volume by pressing the See “Playing a Sound File” (p.95).

or button.

Press the button to display the next file, and press the Keeping the button pressed increases the speed.

● Still Picture and Text Files with Sound

button to display the previous file.

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START/STOP

:RELEASE

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To play back a sound file, press the shutter release button. Playback of a sound file ends automatically. To pause playback, press the shutter release button again or the

button.

● Playback Display

Pictures taken in the following image sizes will appear on the LCD monitor or TV monitor as shown below.

2272 × 1704 1120 × 840 640 × 480 Vertical

Playback

Display

Note

• Files may take a while to play after the camera is turned on or the mode dial is set, depending on the capacity of the SmartMedia memory card.

• Files that have been recorded in are recorded as single files and therefore can be played the same way as regular files.

Playback

Display

Playback

Display

(Continuous Shooting) mode

Playback

Display

Playback

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Adding a Sound to a File being

BACK:CANCEL

Tips

Played Back

You can add a sound to a file recorded in (Still Picture), (Text) or (Continuous Shooting) mode.

1. Display the file to which you wish to add a sound.

2. Press the ENTER button.

The recordable time will be displayed on the LCD panel and on the LCD monitor. If a selected file has already been dubbed, a confirmation message will appear asking if you wish to superimpose a new sound.

Sound is recorded as long as permitted by the available recording destination memory.

3. Press the shutter release button.

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START/STOP

:RELEASE

BACK:CANCEL

Recording starts. The symbol flashes during recording and the recording time is displayed on the LCD monitor. To stop recording, press the shutter release button again.

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Playing Back a Sound File

Follow the procedure below to play files recorded in (Sound) mode.

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

button to select the playback

source.

Press the or button to select a sound file and press the shutter release button.

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START/STOP :RELEASE

The sound will be played back, and the playback indicator and time elapsed will be displayed. Playback of a sound file ends automatically. To cancel playback, press the

● To pause/resume Playback

If you press the shutter release button during playback, playback will be suspended. To resume playback, press the shutter release button again. If you keep the zoom lever moved while playback is suspended, you can fast forward by moving to

● Adjusting the Volume

or rewind by moving to .

button.

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Important

Note

• The speaker is located on the front of the camera. Place the camera in the best position for playback.

Note

• When connected to a TV set, etc., use the connected device to adjust the audio volume.

• When the recording/ recordable time exceeds 100 minutes, the first digit of the seconds is not displayed on both the LCD monitor and the LCD panel.

Playback

12:32

BACK:CANCEL

If you press the the volume adjustment indicator will be displayed. Press the volume.

or button during playback,

or button to adjust the

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START/STOP :RELEASE

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Note

• You can adjust the volume by pressing the See “Playing a Sound File” (p.95).

or button.

Playing Back a Motion Picture File

Follow the procedure below to play a file recorded in (Motion Picture) mode.

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

button to select the playback

source.

Press the or button to select a motion picture file and press the shutter release button.

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START/STOP

START/STOP :RELEASE

:RELEASE

The motion picture file will be played, and the playback indicator and time elapsed will be displayed. Playback of a motion picture file ends automatically. To cancel playback, press the

● To pause/resume Playback

If you press the shutter release button during playback, playback will be suspended. To resume playback, press the shutter release button again.

button.

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● Single frame forward/reverse, slow playback/ reverse slow playback

While playback is being suspended, move the zoom lever to move the zoom lever to Also, keeping the zoom lever to

to advance single image;

to return one frame.

starts slow playback and keeping the zoom lever to starts reverse slow playback.

Tips

LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode)

Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the information display switches between the date and time recorded, image quality mode, etc.

● Still Picture/Text/Continuous File

Detailed data

display

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• In the case of a sound file or motion picture file, , , the time elapsed and the indicators are

displayed when the initial state or information display is displayed.

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Playback

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Special Playback Functions

This section explains the various playback functions.

Multi Image Playback

Multi-image playback lets you view six images at once on the LCD monitor for quick searching.

Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [MULTI IMAGE] and press the ENTER button.

Note

• To display the previous set of six files, press the when the selected file is on the top row, and to display the next set of six files, press the

button when the selected

file is on the bottom row.

button

PLAYBACK MODE

MULTI IMAGE AUTO PLAYBACK 1SEC. CROPPING COPY SELECT FOLDER SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

The LCD monitor will switch to the multi-image display.

Press the or button and the or button to select a file to be played back.

MULTI IMAGE

231

564

SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

Six files at a time are displayed, with the position in which each file is displayed determined by the file number.

symbol above the multi-image display

A indicates a motion picture file and a indicates a still picture file with sound. The file enclosed in a thick frame is the selected file.

symbol

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SEL.:ENTER

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Press the ENTER button.

The LCD monitor will return to the normal screen and the selected file will be displayed in the singleimage mode.

Note

• Unplayable files are displayed in black. The following files can be displayed on the blue screen.

Sound mark on blue screen

Text mark on blue screen

Text + Sound

mark on blue screen

Zoom Playback

The image file being played is magnified both in height and width. Depending on the size of the image, images can be displayed in the following magnifications.

•

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Press the or button to select a file to be magnified.

: 1.4X, 1.8X, 3.6X : 1.8X :2X

Note

• Magnifiable files are still picture files, text files, and still picture/text files with sound that have been recorded on this camera.

• Vertically recorded images can be displayed horizontally by setting zoom playback mode.

Playback

Move the zoom lever to .

The file will be magnified and the window showing display position will be displayed.

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1.8

Press the or button and the or button to change the displayed area.

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1.8 FRAME:ENTER

Press the ENTER button to remove the window.

● Changing the Magnification The magnification changes each time you move the zoom lever to

. To reduce the magnification, move the zoom lever to

After confirming the file, move the zoom

when the image size is

lever to .

The screen will return to the playback mode display.

Auto Playback

This function automatically plays all the files stored in the internal memory or on the SmartMedia memory card.

Note

• The time it takes to recall a file is not included in the playback time.

• Still picture/text files with sound, motion picture files and sound files are played for the time the sound or image was recorded, regardless of the preset playback time.

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Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the MENU button.

Press the or button to select [AUTO PLAYBACK].

Press the or button to select the playback time (1 SEC., 3 SEC., 5 SEC., 10 SEC., 30 SEC., 60 SEC.) and press the ENTER button.

PLAYBACK MODE

MULTI IMAGE AUTO PLAYBACK 3SEC. CROPPING COPY SELECT FOLDER SELECT: CHANGE:

BACK:MENU

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SEL.:ENTER

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