Ricoh Caplio RR1 Owner Manual

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

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

Wrist strap Software CD-ROM

Software Operation Manual for

Caplio RR1 (CD-ROM)

Operation manual (this manual) Warranty card

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

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

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

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.

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

■ 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.

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.

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.

• 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.

■ 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).

Pull the SmartMedia memory card straight out of the slot.

Close the card door.

Getting Started

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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