Ricoh GX200, GX200 VF KIT Owner Manual

Camera User Guide

This manual is for GX200 and GX200 VF KIT. GX200 VF KIT is supplied with an LCD viewfinder (VF-1).

The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera.

Basic Operations

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures.

Advanced Operations

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a computer.

The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase.

Preface

This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference.

Safety Precautions For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions

Test Shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording

Exemption from Liability Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images

Warranty This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid

Radio Interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may

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thoroughly.

properly before normal use.

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caused by malfunction of this product.

within the country of purchase. Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred thereof.

adversely affect the performance of both devices. In particular, operating the camera close to a radio or television may lead to interference. If interference occurs, follow the procedures below.

• Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV, radio or other device.

• Reorient the TV or radio antenna.

• Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets.

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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.

Danger

Warning

Caution

Sample Warnings

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

This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of 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 symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.

The symbol alerts you to prohibited actions. The symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific action is prohibited.  Examples

Do not touch Do not disassemble

Danger

 Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The high-voltage

circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.

 Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery.

 Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use it in a high temperature

environment such as next to a fire or inside a car, or abandon it. Do not put it into water or the sea or allow it to get wet.

 Do not attempt to pierce, hit, compress, drop, or subject the battery to any other severe

impact or force.

 Do not use a battery that is significantly damaged or deformed.

Warning

 Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke or unusual

odors being emitted. Remove the battery 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, liqu id or other foreign

object gets into the camera. Remove the battery and memory card as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience.

 Avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside the picture display, should the monitor

be damaged. Follow the appropriate emergency measures below.

• 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 person 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 those specifically recommended for the equipment.

• Do not carry or store together with metal objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,

coins, hairpins, etc.

• Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.

• If leakage of battery fluid or a strange odor, color change, etc. is noticed during use or

during charging, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger immediately and keep it away from fire.

 Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or cracking of the

battery while charging.

• Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid the use of multi-socket adapters and extension cords.

• Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy objects on, stretch or bend power cords.

• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Always grip the plug section when disconnecting a power cord.

• Do not cover equipment while charging.

 Keep the battery and SD memory card used in this equipment out of the reach of

children to prevent accidental ingestion. Consumption is harmful to human beings. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.

 Keep the equipment out of the reach of children.

 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 battery 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 wet areas as this could result in fire or electric shock.

 Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzene, thinner or similar

substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns.

 Do not use the equipment in 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 adapter 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 battery charger or AC

adapter with commercially available electronic transformers when traveling abroad.

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

Caution

 Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes

in contact with a damaged battery, rinse 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, as this may cause the driver to lose control

and result in a traffic accident.

Safety Precautions for Accessories

When using optional products, carefully read the instructions provided with the product before using that product.

Using These Manuals

The following two manuals are included with your GX200/GX200 VF KIT.

“Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It

also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. * The “Camera User Guide” (English edition) is available from

the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file. “Software User Guide” (PDF file) The “Software User Guide” is available in the following folders

on the provided CD-ROM. This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer and display and edit them on your computer.

“Camera User Guide” (English edition) (PDF file)

Each language has its own “Software User Guide” in the respective folder.

To copy the User Guide onto your hard disk, copy the PDF file from the respective folder directly to your hard disk.

The camera is provided with the Irodio Photo & Video Studio software that allows you to display and edit images on your computer. For how to use Irodio Photo & Video Studio, see the displayed “Help”.

For more information on Irodio Photo & Video Studio, contact the Customer Support Center below.

North America (U.S.) TEL: (Toll Free) +1-800-458-4029 Europe UK, Germany, France and Spain: TEL: (Toll Free) +800-1532-4865 Other Countries: TEL: +44-1489-564-764 Asia TEL: +63-2-438-0090 China TEL: +86-21-5385-3786

Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

CAPLIO

Key Features

* The illustrations shown in this manual may differ from the actual items.

Wide-angle zoom lens can capture wideangle pictures

This camera has a compact body only 25 mm thick, featuring a 24-72 mm* 3× optical zoom lens that covers a wide range of shooting. The wide-angle lens is great for capturing buildings, landscape scenes, group photos, and more. *Equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera

Camera shake correction function reduces blurring (P.137)

The camera comes with a camera shake correction function to allow you to take clearer pictures with minimized blurring even indoors, at night and in other situations where camera shake may occur.

Aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode, and program shift mode for fine-tuned adjustments

You can manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. This small, compact, and lightweight camera has advanced modes that rival those of digital SLR cameras.

CCD with approx. 12.1 effective megapixels and RAW mode capable of recording up to 5 consecutive shots (P.105)

The camera has a CCD with approx. 12.1 million effective pixels to ensure high-resolution images. With RAW mode, you can also use the camera’s image processing engine to save the raw picture data as a DNG file (up to five consecutive images) before converting it to JPEG format. This makes it possible to perform high quality image processing on a computer with minimal image quality deterioration (requires image editing software that supports DNG files). When taking pic tures in RAW mode, a JPEG file based on the DNG file is recorded at the same time.

Macro shooting (P.49) at 1 cm, plus close-up flash shooting (P.51) at 20 cm for wide-angle and 15 cm for telephoto shots

The camera is equipped with close-up functions that allow you to take pictures at a distance of only 1 cm for the wide-angle side and 4 cm for the telephoto side, from the front of the lens to the subject. Since the flash supports distances of only 20 cm for the wi de-angle side and 15 cm for the telephoto side, you can also take clear macro shots even under low light conditions.

Variety of accessories for greater creative expression (P.19)

You can use the camera with a 0.79× wide conversion lens (19-mm*) or 1.88× tele conversion lens (135-mm*), according to your shooting purpose (use with the hood & adapter). Enhance your photographic experience with a variety of optional accessories, including an external view finder, cable switch, and self retaining lens cap. *Equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera

Electronic level fun ction to help keep the image level (P.67)

The camera is equipped with an electronic level function that is useful for keeping the image level when taking pictures of scenery or buildings. The camera uses a level indicator displayed on the picture display and a level sound to let you know whether the image is level.

Up-down dial and ADJ. lever for faster and easier operations (P.26)

You can use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever to quickly and easily make the shooting settings and various menu operations. You can also press the ADJ. lever to easily select ADJ. mode (P.72) and make various shooting settings.

Easily customize your favorite shooting settings with my settings mode (P.99)

You can customize three group s of settings, and then turn the mode dial to MY1/MY2/ MY3 to shoot with those registered settings.

Fn (Function) buttons enables easy mode switching with a single push of the button (P.195)

When a function is assigned to either of the two Fn (Function) buttons, you can perform the assigned function, such as switching to JPEG mode or RAW mode, switching to auto focus or manual focus, or switching to color or black-and-white mode, simply by pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button. You can also assign various other shooting settings to the Fn1/Fn2 button.

Compatibility with AAA batteries eliminates concerns about the batteries running out while you’re traveling (P.32)

In addition to the supplied large-capacity rechargeable battery for long periods of shooting and playback, the camera is also compatible with AAA alkaline batteries, AAA Oxyride batteries, and AAA nickelmetal hydride batteries. This eliminates concerns about the batteries running out while you’re traveling.

Irodio Photo & Video Studio software for browsing, viewing, and editing still images and movies (P.221)

This software enables you to view, organize, and perform simple editing (supporting DNG file format) of shot images. You can also use the video editor function to create movies using still images, video clips, audio, and music files.

Direct printing without the use of a computer (P.177)

A direct print-compatible printer can be connected to the camera with the USB cable to directly transfer images to the printer. This allows for easy printing without using a computer. You can also print reports.

Contents

Safety Precautions ........................................................................ 1

Using These Manuals.................................................................... 4

Key Features................................................................................. 5

Contents ........................................................................................ 8

Basic Operations 15

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Packing List................................................................................. 16

Optional Accessories ..............................................................................19

Camera System and Accessories ............................................... 22

Names of Parts............................................................................ 23

How to Use the Mode Dial........................................................... 25

How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever............................ 26

Picture Display ............................................................................ 28

Getting Ready ............................................................................. 32

About the Battery .................................................................................... 32

SD Memory Card (available in stores) .................................................... 34

Charging the Rechargeable Battery........................................................36

Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card ............................................. 37

Turning the Power On/Off .......................................................................39

Setting the Language..............................................................................41

Setting the Date and Time ......................................................................42

Basic Shooting ............................................................................ 43

Holding the Camera ................................................................................43

Shooting ..................................................................................................45

Using the Zoom Function ........................................................................48

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)....................................................49

Using the Flash .......................................................................................51

t Using the Self-Timer ........................................................................... 54

Playing Back Images ................................................................... 55

Viewing Your Images ..............................................................................55

Grid View (Thumbnail Display)................................................................57

Enlarging Images .................................................................................... 58

Deleting Files............................................................................... 60

Deleting a File .........................................................................................60

Deleting All Files .....................................................................................61

Deleting Multiple Files at One Time ........................................................61

Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ............................... 64

About the Electronic Level ......................................................................67

Histogram................................................................................................ 70

Advanced Operations 71

Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.

1 Various Shooting Functions 72

Using the ADJ. Lever .................................................................. 72

Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) .............................................. 74

Shifting the AE and AF Targets ..............................................................75

Using the Fn (Function) Buttons.................................................. 77

Switching Between Auto Focus and Manual Focus (AF/MF)..................79

Switching Between Auto Focus and Snap Mode (AF/Snap)...................81

Locking the Exposure (AE Lock).............................................................82

Switching from JPEG to RAW Mode (JPEG>RAW) ...............................83

Switching from Color to Black-and-White or

Black-and-White (TE) Mode (Color>B&W, Color>TE) ........................84

Shifting the AE and AF Targets ..............................................................85

Setting Other Functions ..........................................................................86

Shooting with a Set Aperture Value

(A: Aperture Priority Mode) ...................................................... 87

Shooting with a Set Aperture Value and Shutter Speed

(M: Manual Exposure Mode) ................................................... 89

Shooting with an Combined Aperture Value and Shutter Speed

(P: Program Shift Mode) .......................................................... 92

Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting

Conditions (SCENE: Scene mode).......................................... 94

Using the Skew Correction Mode ...........................................................97

Shooting in Zoom Macro Mode ...............................................................98

Shooting with Custom Settings

(MY1/MY2/MY3: My Settings Mode) ....................................... 99

Shooting Menu .......................................................................... 100

Using the Menu ..................................................................................... 103

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size

(Pic Quality/Size)................................................................... 105

Changing the Focusing Mode (Focus) ...................................... 108

Manual Focus Shooting (MF)................................................................109

Changing the Exposure Metering Modes

(Exposure Metering) .............................................................. 111

Shooting with Multi-Shot (Continuous/S-Cont/M-Cont) ............. 112

Viewing an S-Cont or M-Cont Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode.... 116

Setting the Picture Quality and Color (Image Settings)............. 117

Setting the Black-and-White Picture Quality (B&W)..............................119

Setting the Toning Effect for Black-and White Images (B&W (TE)) ......120

Customizing the Picture Quality (Setting1, Setting2) ............................122

Correcting Distorted Images While Shooting

(Distortion Corr.).................................................................... 123

Adjusting the Light Intensity of the Flash

(Flash Expo. Comp.).............................................................. 124

Setting the Flash Amount in Manual Flash Mode

(Man. Flash Amount) ............................................................. 125

Setting the Flash Timing (Synchro Settings) ............................. 126

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures

(Auto Bracket)........................................................................ 127

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT) .........128

Shooting Consecutively with Different Color

(CL-BKT: Color Bracket) ...................................................................130

Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction) ................................ 132

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval)........ 134

Inserting the Date into a Still Image (Date Imprint).................... 136

Using the Camera Shake Correction Function to Prevent

Camera Shake (Camera Shake Cor) .................................... 137

Changing the Exposure (Exposure Comp.) ............................... 138

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (White Balance) ................ 140

Setting the White Balance Manually (Manual Settings) ........................142

Setting the White Balance Details (Detail) ............................................143

Correcting the White Balance Mode Color Tone

(White Bal. Comp.) ................................................................ 144

Changing the Sensitivity (ISO Setting) ...................................... 146

Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults

(Restore Defaults) ................................................................. 148

Automatically Changing the Aperture Value in Aperture Priority

Mode (Auto Aper. Shift) ......................................................... 149

Changing the Shooting Mode When in My Settings Mode

(Switch Shooting Mode) ........................................................ 150

2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 151

3 Shooting Movies ..............................................................................151

Setting the Frame Rate (Frame Rate)...................................................152

Playing Back Movies .............................................................................154

3 Other Playback Functions 155

Playback Menu.......................................................................... 155

Using the Menu ..................................................................................... 156

Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (Slide Show) ............ 157

Preventing the Deletion of Files (Protect).................................. 158

Protecting a File ....................................................................................158

Protecting All Files ................................................................................159

Protecting Multiple Files at Once ..........................................................160

Using a Printing Service (DPOF)............................................... 161

Setting DPOF for the Displayed Still Image ..........................................161

Setting DPOF for All Still Images ..........................................................162

Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images..................................................163

Changing the Image Size (Resize)............................................ 164

Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an

SD Memory Card (Copy To Card) ......................................... 166

Straightening Skewed Images (Skew Correction) ..................... 167

Correcting the Image Brightness and Contrast

(Level Compensation) ........................................................... 169

Correcting Images Automatically (Auto)................................................170

Correcting Images Manually (Manual) .................................................. 171

Correcting the Image Color Tone

(White Balance Compensation)............................................. 173

Viewing on a Television............................................................. 175

4 Direct Printing 177

Direct Print Function.................................................................. 177

Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................... 178

Printing Still Images................................................................... 179

Printing One or All Still Images .............................................................179

Printing Several Still Images .................................................................181

5 Changing Camera Settings 183

Setup Menu ............................................................................... 183

Using the Setup Menu ..........................................................................184

Preparing the SD Memory Card (Format [Card])....................... 186

Formatting the Internal Memory (Format [Internal])................... 187

Adjusting the brightness of the picture display

(LCD Brightness)................................................................... 188

Setting the Type of Conversion Lens (Conversion Lens).......... 189

Registering Custom Settings (Reg. My Settings)...................... 191

Setting the Zoom to a Fixed Focal Length (Step Zoom)............ 193

Changing the ISO Auto-High Setting (ISO Auto-High) .............. 194

Assigning a Function to the Function Button

(Set Fn1/2 Button) ................................................................. 195

Setting Whether to Save the Fn (Function) Button Function to

My Settings (Fn Set. My Set.)................................................ 197

Changing the Operation Sound Setting (Operation Sounds) .... 198

Changing the Operation Sound Volume (Vol. Settings) ............ 199

Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Lever (ADJ Lever Set.)......... 200

Using the Shutter Release Button to Set a Setting in

ADJ. Mode (ADJ Shutter) ...................................................... 201

Changing the Level Confirmation Setting (Level Setting).......... 202

Changing the AF Auxiliary Light Setting (AF Aux. Light) ........... 203

Using the Auto Resize Zoom (Digital Zoom Img) ...................... 204

Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (Auto Power Off)............ 206

Setting the Playback Screen Output Display

(Playback Screen) ................................................................. 207

Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD Confirm.)................. 208

Automatically Rotating the Playback Image (Auto Rotate)........ 209

Setting the Recorded Image During Color Bracket Shooting

(CL-BKT B&W (TE)) .............................................................. 211

Changing the RAW Mode JPEG Image Setting

(RAW/JPEG Setting) ............................................................. 212

Changing the File Name Setting (Sequential No.)..................... 213

Setting the Date and Time (Date Settings)................................ 215

Changing the Display Language (Language/N) ................... 216

Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV

(Video Out Mode) .................................................................. 217

6 Downloading Images to Your Computer 218

For Windows ............................................................................. 218

System Requirements for Using the supplied CD-ROM .......................219

CD-ROM Setup .....................................................................................220

When [Installing the software] is Clicked...............................................221

When [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite] is Clicked...................................224

When [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)] is Clicked...............225

When [Browse CD-ROM Content] is Clicked ........................................226

Uninstalling the Software ...................................................................... 227

Downloading Images Using the RICOH Gate La ..................................229

Downloading Images Without Using RICOH Gate La........................... 230

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer ..................................232

For Macintosh............................................................................ 233

Downloading Images to Your Computer ...............................................233

Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer ..................................234

7 Appendices 235

Troubleshooting......................................................................... 235

Error Messages.....................................................................................235

Camera Troubleshooting ......................................................................236

Software and Computer Troubleshooting .............................................243

Specifications ............................................................................ 245

Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/

SD Memory Card ..............................................................................248

Optional Accessories................................................................. 249

Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)................................................250

Using the External Flash ........................................................... 252

Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults are Restored

When Camera is Turned Off.................................................. 253

Using Your Camera Abroad ...................................................... 255

Cautions on Use........................................................................ 256

Care and Storage ...................................................................... 257

Warranty and Servicing ............................................................. 258

Index ......................................................................................... 260

Basic Operations

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Packing List...................................... 16

Camera System and Accessories

.......................................................22

Names of Parts.................................23

How to Use the Mode Dial...............25

How to Use the Up-down Dial and

ADJ. Lever ....................................26

Picture Display.................................28

Getting Ready ..................................32

Basic Shooting.................................43

Playing Back Images .......................55

Deleting Files ...................................60

Changing the Display with the

DISP. Button.................................64

Packing List

Open the package and make sure all the items are included.

* The actual appearance of items included may differ.

GX200

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera.

Rechargeable Battery

Battery Charger

Hot Shoe Cover

Included with the camera.

USB Cable (mini-B type)

Used to connect the camera to a computer or direct printcompatible printer.

AV Cable

Used to view your images on a TV.

Handstrap

Lens Cap Lens Cap Strap

Warranty

Camera User Guide CD-ROM (GP.218)

The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. Although the software included in the CD-ROM cannot be used with Macintosh, it is possible to display the Software User Guide. (Only on

(This booklet)

computers with Acrobat installed.)

Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The CD-ROM supports the following languages. Operations are not guaranteed on operating systems with languages other than those listed below.

English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified), Korean

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Attaching the handstrap to the camera

Thread the small end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera and loop the ends as shown.

Attaching the lens cap strap to the camera

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

About GX200 VF KIT-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

• In addition to the items included with GX200, the following items are included.

• LCD viewfinder (VF-1)

• VF-1 case

• VF-1 user guide

• VF-1 warranty

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

• Turn the camera off when attaching the LCD viewfinder.

Optional Accessories

AC Adapter (AC-4c)

Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use this adapter f or long periods of playback or when transferring images to a computer.

Rechargeable Battery (DB-60)

Battery Charger (BJ-6)

Cable Switch (CA-1)

Self Retaining Lens Cap (LC-1)

Opens and closes automatically according to the lens movement.

LCD Viewfinder (VF-1)

LCD viewfinder attaches to the hot shoe. The LCD viewfinder (VF-1) is included in the GX200 VF KIT. For information on how to use the VF-1, refer to the user guide.

Wide Conversion Lens (DW-6)

Tele Conversion Lens (TC-1)

Hood & Adapter (HA-2)

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Soft Case (SC-45) Neck Strap (ST-2)

ST-1 cannot be used.

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Attaching the neck strap (ST-2) and lens cap (supplied) to the camera

Remove the end of the neck strap (ST-2) from the connector and attach it as shown in the figure.

Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

• For information on optional accessories, see P.249.

• For the latest information on optional accessories, see the Ricoh website

(http://www.ricohpmmc.com/).

Removing/attaching the ring cap -----------------------------------------------------------

Remove the ring cap when using the wide conversion lens, tele conversion lens, self retaining lens cap or hood & adapter.

Removing the ring cap

With the ring cap removal button pressed, turn the ring cap counterclockwise while the camera is turned off and remove from the camera body.

Attaching the ring cap

With the camer a turned off, align the marking on the ring cap (2) with the marking on the camera body (1) and turn the ring cap clockwise until it clicks.

Ring cap removal button

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

Camera System and Accessories

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

External Flash

Attach to the hot shoe.

Remove the ring cap before attaching.

Self Retaining

Lens Cap (LC-1)

Remove the ring cap before attaching.

Hood & Adapter

(HA-2)

43mm

Tele Conversion

Wide Conversion

Lens (DW-6)

43mm

Filter

Lens (TC-1)

Filter

LCD Viewfinder

55mm

(VF-1)*

Attach to the hot shoe.

Soft Case

(SC-45)

Neck Strap

(ST-2)

Connect to the USB terminal.

Cable Switch

(CA-1)

Rechargeable Battery

(DB-60)

(supplied)

Battery Charger

(BJ-6)

(supplied)

AC Adapter

(AC-4c)

Optional accessories

* The LCD viewfinder (VF-1) is included in the GX200 VF KIT.

For information on how to use the VF-1, refer to the user guide.

Commercially available

Names of Parts

Camera

Front View

2934 65879 15

1211

Item Name Refer to

1 Up-down Dial P.26

2 Mode Dial P.25

3 Shutter Release Button P.43

4 POWER Button P.39

5 Flash Cover P.51

6 Hot Shoe P.22, 252 7 F (Flash) OPEN Switch P.51

8 Fn1 (Function 1) Button P.77

9 Strap Eyelet P.17

10 Microphone -

11 Ring Cap Removable Button P.21

12 Lens P.43

13 AF Auxiliary Light P.54, 203

14 Ring Cap P.21

15 Flash P.51

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Rear View

514

VF/LCD

ADJ.

Fn2

1315

1716 19 2120

1 Picture Display P.28 2 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.39, 46, 51 3 AV Output Terminal P.175 4 USB Terminal P.178, 229, 230, 233 5 VF/LCD button P.64 6 ADJ. Lever P.72 7 z (Telephoto)/8 (Englarged View) Button P.48, 58 8 Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.48, 57 9 $/F (Flash) Button P.51

10 MENU/OK Button P.103, 156, 184 11 O (DISP.) Button P.64 12

/N (Macro) Button

13 #/Fn2 (Function 2) Button P.77 14 6 (Playback) Button P.55 15

(Delete)/t (Self-timer) Button

16 Terminal Cover P.175, 178, 229, 23 0, 233 17 Speaker P.154 18 Power (DC input) Cable Cover P.250 19 Release Lever P.37, 250 20 Battery/Card Cover P.37, 250 21 Tripod Screw Hole P.245

Item Name Refer to

P.49

P.60, 54

How to Use the Mode Dial

Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies.

Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use.

Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions

Symbol Function Description Refer to

Auto Shooting Mode

P Program Shift Mode

A Aperture Priority Mode

Manual Exposure

Mode

SCENE Scene Mode

MY1, MY2,

My Settings Mode

MY3

Automatically sets the optimal aperture value and shutter speed depending on the subject.

Allows you to adjust the combination of aperture value and shutter speed.

Allows you to se t the aperture value, and then the camera automatically sets the optimal shutter speed.

Allows you to manually set the aperture value and shutter speed.

Allows you to shoot with settings optimized for the shooting scene. You can also shoot movies.

Allows you to shoot using the settings registered in [Reg. My Settings].

P.45

P.92

P.87

P.89

P.94

P.99

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How to Use the Up-down Dial and

ADJ. Lever

You can use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever to easily perform various operations

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that are usually done using the !"#$ buttons. You can rotate the up-down dial as shown here. You can press the ADJ. lever to the left and right and press the center.

You can use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever to perform the following operations.

Mode/Display

Select ADJ. Mode - Press the center to select

ADJ. Mode Same as !" buttons. Press to the left and right:

Aperture Priority Mode (A)

Manual Exposure Mode (M)

Program Shift Mode (P)

Shooting/Playback/ Setup Menu

Up-down Dial ADJ. Lever

Allows you to change the aperture value.

Allows you to adjust the combination of aperture value and shutter speed.

Same as !" buttons. Press to the left and right:

Description

Up-down dial

ADJ. lever

ADJ. mode.

Same as #$ buttons. Press the cent er: Same as MENU/OK button.

- P.87

Allows you to change the shutter speed.

- P.92

Same as #$ buttons. Press the center: Allows you to return to menu tabs (top of display) when viewing screen tabs (left of displa y) or selecting setting items.

Refer to

P.72

P.89

P.103,

156,

184

Mode/Display

Scene Mode (Scene Mode selection screen)

Playback Mode (Normal playback screen)

Playback Mode (Grid view)

Playback Mode (Enlarged view)

Description

Up-down Dial ADJ. Lever

Same as !" buttons. Same as #$ buttons. P.94

Allows you to change the display magnification.

Same as !" buttons. Same as #$ buttons. P.57

Allows you to change the display magnification.

Same as #$ buttons. P.58,

Displays the previous or next image enlarged.

Refer to

P.58

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Picture Display

9999

+0 .7

1280

F2.5

X4 . 0

1/15

ISO-154

Interval

Shtr Btn:Start

Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures

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123 567 89

+0.7

X4 . 0

4 33

9999

1280

Interval

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

ISO-154

Still Image Mode

F2.5 1/15

13 15

16 17

30 31 32

34 35

Shtr Btn:Start

Movie Mode

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