Ricoh GXR Owner Manual
GXR DIGITAL CAMERA BODY
Camera Body User Guide
The product serial number can be found on the bottom of
the camera body.
Before You Begin
Before using your camera body, take a few moments to familiarize
yourself with the controls and displays (pages 1–10). Refer to this
section as you read through the rest of the manual.
Basic Photography and Playback
Read this section before using the camera for the rst time. It covers the
steps involved in readying the camera for use, taking photographs,
and playing them back (pages 11–44).
Reference
Read this section for information on topics not covered in “Basic Photography
and Playback.” It covers advanced shooting and playback options, and
describes how to print photographs, customize camera settings,
and copy pictures to a computer (pages 45–187).
The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The
battery is not charged at the time of purchase.
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Package Contents
Conrm that the package contains the items listed
below.
* The actual appearance of included items may dier.
GXR camera body
The serial number
can be found on
the bottom of the
camera body.
Hot shoe cover
The cover comes
mounted on the
hot shoe of the
camera body.
USB cable with
mini-B connector
Connect the
camera body to
a computer or
printer.
DB-90 rechargeable
battery
•
CD: Contains software and a Software User Guide.
• Camera Body User Guide (this manual)
• Neck strap
• Warranty
Tip: Attaching the Neck Strap
Put the ends of the neck strap
through the strap eyelets on each
side of the camera body, and
thread the ends through the clips
as shown.
A/V cable
Connect the
camera body to
a TV.
BJ-9 battery charger
Connector Cap
The cap
comes
mounted on
the camera
body.
Notices
• Safety precautions: Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure
safe use.
• Test shots: Take test shots to ensure that the camera is working
properly before taking photos on important occasions.
• Copyright: Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents,
magazines, and other materials, other than for personal, home,
or other similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the
copyright holder, is prohibited.
• Exemption from liability: Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to
record or display images as a result of product malfunction.
• Warranty: This product is manufactured to local specications and the
warranty is valid within the country of purchase. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for servicing the product in other countries
or bearing any expense thereby incurred.
• Radio interference: Operating this product in the vicinity of other
electronic equipment may adversely aect both the camera and
the other device. Interference is particularly likely if the camera is
used in close proximity to a radio or television. This can be resolved
by moving the camera as far as possible from the other device,
reorienting the radio or television antenna, or plugging the radio or
television into a dierent outlet.
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be reproduced in whole or in part without Ricoh’s express written
permission. Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of this
document at any time without prior notice.
Every eort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in
this document. Should you nevertheless notice any errors or omissions,
we would be grateful if you would notify us at the address listed on the
back cover of this booklet.
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their respective owners.
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Safety Precautions
Warning Symbols
Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and
on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and
damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are explained
below.
This symbol indicates matters that may lead to
Danger
Warning
Caution
Sample Warnings
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 specic action is prohibited.
Examples
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this
equipment.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment
yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses
signicant electrical hazard.
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the
battery.
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.
Do not touch Do not disassemble
Danger
Do not put the battery in a re, attempt to heat it, use it in a
high temperature environment such as next to a re 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 signicantly damaged or deformed.
Warning
Turn o 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 re or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the
equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the
nearest service center at your earliest convenience.
Turn o the power immediately if any metallic object, water,
liquid or other foreign object gets into the camera body.
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 re 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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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 o
and rinse the aected 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 specically
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 uid or a strange odor, color change, etc.
is noticed during use or during charging, remove the battery
from the camera body or battery charger immediately and
keep it away from re.
Please observe the following in order to prevent re, 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 re
or electric shock.
Do not use the equipment near ammable gases, gasoline,
benzene, thinner or similar substances to avoid the risk of
explosion, re or burns.
Do not use the equipment in locations where usage is restricted
or prohibited as this may lead to disasters or accidents.
Wipe o any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug as this
may lead to re.
To avoid the risk of re, electric shock or injury, do not use
the battery charger with commercially available electronic
transformers when traveling abroad.
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Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.
Caution
Contact with uid 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 re hazard.
Do not allow the camera body to get wet. In addition, do not
operate it with wet hands. Both pose the risk of electric shock.
Do not re the ash at drivers of vehicles, as this may cause the
driver to lose control and result in a trac accident.
Safety
Precautions for
Accessories
When using optional products, carefully read the
instructions provided with the product before
using that product.
Product Manuals
The following manuals are provided with the GXR camera body:
Camera Body User Guide (this booklet)
This guide describes how to use your camera and install the
supplied software.
* Read this guide along with the documentation provided
with the camera unit.
Software User Guide (pdf le)
The Software User Guide describes how to copy pictures from
your camera body to a computer for display and editing. It is
available in several languages, each in its own folder in the
“DC Manual” folder on the supplied CD.
For ease of reference, copy the
pdf le from the CD to your
computer hard disk.
“Irodio Photo & Video Studio” image viewing and editing software
is also included with this product. For information on using this
software, see the Help menu in Irodio Photo & Video Studio or
telephone one of the following customer support centers:
•
North America (U. S. A.): +1–800–458–4029 (toll free)
• U. K., Germany, France, and Spain: +800–1532–4865 (toll free)
•
Other European countries: +44–1489–564–764
• China: +86–21–5385–3786
•
Other Asian countries: +63–2–438–0090
Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Table of Contents
Package Contents ......................................................................................................ii
Notices .............................................................................................................................iii
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................iv
Product Manuals ........................................................................................................ix
Before You Begin 1
Read this section before using your camera body for the rst time.
Introduction .................................................................................... 2
Parts of the Camera Body .....................................................................................2
Basic Photography and Playback 11
Read this section before using your camera for the rst time.
First Steps .......................................................................................12
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................. 12
Inserting the Battery .............................................................................................14
Inserting Memory Cards ..................................................................................... 15
Attaching the Camera Unit to the Camera Body ................................17
Turning the Power On and O .......................................................................18
Basic Setup ..................................................................................................................20
Taking Photographs .....................................................................21
Holding the Camera .............................................................................................. 21
Taking a Photograph .............................................................................................22
Zoom ..............................................................................................................................26
Close-ups (Macro Mode) ....................................................................................27
Flash Photography .................................................................................................28
Self-Timer .....................................................................................................................31
Tilt Indicator ................................................................................................................ 32
Viewing and Deleting Photographs ..........................................34
Viewing Photographs ........................................................................................... 34
Deleting Photographs ..........................................................................................39
O (DISP.) Button ................................................................................................... 42
Reference 45
Read this section for more information on camera functions.
More on Photography .................................................................46
Mode P: Program Shift .........................................................................................46
Mode A: Aperture Priority ..................................................................................48
Mode S: Shutter Priority ...................................................................................... 49
Mode M: Manual Exposure ............................................................................... 50
4 Mode: Settings for Various Scenes .............................................. 52
“MY” Modes: Using Custom Settings........................................................... 57
Shooting Menu ........................................................................................................58
Playback Functions ......................................................................94
Viewing Movies ........................................................................................................94
Viewing MP Files ...................................................................................................... 95
Playback Menu ............................................................................101
Playback Menu ......................................................................................................101
Viewing Pictures on TV .....................................................................................118
Printing Photographs ................................................................120
Connecting the Camera Body ..................................................................... 120
Printing ....................................................................................................................... 122
Camera Settings ..........................................................................126
Key Custom Options .......................................................................................... 129
Setup ............................................................................................................................ 139
Copying Pictures to a Computer ..............................................151
Windows .................................................................................................................... 151
Macintosh ................................................................................................................. 162
Technical Notes ...........................................................................167
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 167
Specications.......................................................................................................... 175
Optional Accessories .........................................................................................178
Using the Product Abroad..............................................................................183
Precautions for Use .............................................................................................183
Care and Storage .................................................................................................. 185
Warranty and Servicing .................................................................................... 186
NOTICES ..................................................................................................................... 187
Index .............................................................................................188
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Before You Begin
Read this section before using your camera
body for the rst time.
Introduction .............................................................. 2
First-time user? read this.
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1
First-time user? read this.
2
Introduction
3 4 5 76
1112
13
8 109
14
21
This manual describes how to take pictures and play
them back. To ensure that you get the most from this
product, read this manual thoroughly before use and
keep it handy when using the product.
Parts of the Camera Body
For more information, refer to the page number to the
right of each item.
Front
1 Up-down dial ................................5
2 Mode dial lock release ...................4
3 Mode dial ......................................4
4 Shutter-release button ..........21, 23
5 Power switch .........................18, 21
6 AF auxiliary light .................31, 140
7 Hot shoe ....................................181
8 Flash cover...................................29
9 Microphone .................................. –
10 Strap eyelet ...................................ii
11 Alignment mark for attaching
camera unit .................................
12 Connector ....................................17
13 Camera unit release lever ............17
14 Flash ............................................ 28
17
Back
4
1
2
3
17
16
13
14
15
12
9
202122 19
5
6237 8
101811
First-time user? read this.
1 DIRECT button ..............................5
2 OPEN/f(ash) button ................ 29
3 VF/LCD button.............................42
4 Picture display ...............................8
5 Autofocus/ash lamp
................................ 18, 22, 29 ,141
6 Connector for USB cable
.......................... 120, 159, 160, 162
7 Connector for A/V cable ............. 118
8
Connector for HDMI mini cable
9 ADJ. lever ..............................5, 134
10 6 (playback) button
................................ 19, 34, 94, 101
11 N (macro) button ......................27
12 8 (telephoto)/z (enlarged
view) button .........................26, 36
14 Directional pad ............................37
+ (!) .....................................137
– (
%) .....................................137
Fn1 (Function1) (
Fn2 (Function2) (
15 C/D button
.................................... 58, 101, 126
16 O (DISP.) button ....................42
17 t (self-timer)/d (delete) button
...119
..............................................31, 39
18 Tripod screw hole ......................176
19 Battery/card cover .................14, 15
20 Release lever .........................14, 15
21 Speaker ........................................–
22 Strap eyelet ...................................ii
23 Connector cover ................. 118, 121
#) ...............136
$) ...............136
13 9 (wide-angle)/Z (thumbnail
display) button ......................26, 36
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First-time user? read this.
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Mode Dial
1
2
Before shooting, press the
mode dial lock release (1)
and rotate the mode dial
to choose a shooting mode
(2).
P (program shift):
You choose from
combinations of
shutter speed
and aperture that
produce the same
exposure (page 46).
5 (auto): The camera
sets shutter speed
and aperture for
optimal exposure
(page 21).
MY1, MY2, MY3 (“my settings”): Recall settings
saved using Reg. My Settings (pages 57,
129).
A (aperture priority): You
choose an aperture
and let the camera
adjust the shutter
speed for optimal
exposure (page 48).
S (shutter priority): You
choose a shutter
speed and let the
camera adjust
aperture for optimal
exposure (page 49).
M (manual exposure):
You choose shutter
speed and aperture
(page 50).
4 (scene):
Optimize settings for
the current subject
or scene, or shoot
movies (page 52).
Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever
DIRECT
When viewing pictures or
Up-down dial
navigating the menus, you can
use the up-down dial in place of
+ and –, and the ADJ. lever in place
of Fn1 and Fn2. The ADJ. lever and
up-down dial can also be used to
select shutter speed and aperture
in P, A, S, and M modes.
ADJ. lever
You can assign frequently-used shooting menu items
to the ADJ. lever for easy access (page 134). To display a
shooting menu item, center the ADJ. lever and press it in;
you can then use the lever and up-down dial to select an
option.
Note
The M Mode Dial Options and Playback Mode Dial Options
items in the key custom options tab can be used to change the
assigned functions of the up-down dial and ADJ. lever (page 138).
DIRECT Button
Press the DIRECT button in the
shooting mode to display the
current shooting settings.
First-time user? read this.
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First-time user? read this.
6
DIRECT screen
1
2 3 8 4 5
12
13
18
10
9
171615 1411
6
7
For more information, refer to the page number to the
right of each item.
1 Shooting mode ..............................4
2 Aperture .......................... 46, 48, 50
3 Shutter speed .................. 46, 49, 50
4 Flash mode .................................. 28
5 Flash compensation/manual
ash amount ......................... 78, 79
6 Exposure compensation ..............85
7 ISO ............................................... 90
8 White balance .............................86
10 Exposure metering ......................70
11 Image settings ............................71
12 Picture quality/size/movie size .... 61
13 Bracketing ...................................75
14 Continuous ..................................73
15 Information area ...........................7
16 Macro mode ................................27
17 AE Lock ......................................136
18 Self-timer ....................................31
9 Focus mode .................................64
Changing the Shooting Settings on the DIRECT screen
On the DIRECT screen, move the cursor using +, –, Fn1,
Fn2 or the ADJ. lever (left and right) to highlight an item,
and change the setting directly using the up-down dial.
The exposure compensation can be adjusted using +
and – instead of the up-down dial.
Displaying the Options for the Shooting Settings
Pressing the ADJ. lever when an item is highlighted on
the DIRECT screen displays the options for the setting
item. Select the desired option using + and –, or the updown dial, and then press the ADJ. lever or the C/
D button to set the option.
Caution
The settings of shooting mode, macro mode, self-timer, and ash
mode for built-in ash cannot be changed by selecting the item
on the DIRECT screen. Change the settings using the mode dial
or the buttons on the camera body.
Notes
• Pressing the
image (page 140).
• Pressing
shooting menu (page 59).
• After setting the exposure compensation, press Fn1
ADJ. lever (left or right) to move the cursor to other items.
• When in manual exposure mode, the exposure indicator to
achieve optical exposure will be displayed instead of the
exposure compensation slider.
• When in program shift mode, the value of shutter speed and
aperture will be changed at the same time to produce the same
exposure.
• The item name of shooting menu corresponding to the
selected item on the DIRECT screen will be displayed in the
information area.
DISP. button changes the setting of background
C/D on the DIRECT screen will display the
, Fn2, or the
First-time user? read this.
Displaying the Next or Previous Page
If the items displayed on a screen extends over multiple pages,
you can display the next or previous page by pressing + or –, or
rotating the up-down dial while pressing the DIRECT button.
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First-time user? read this.
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Picture Display
4:3 N
F 2.5
25cm-
1/50
200
1 2
3 4
5 678
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
17
15
18
311930292827
26
32
20
25
24
22
23
21
37 38
F 2.5
1/50
200
34
33
35
36
The following indicators may be displayed during
shooting and playback.
Shooting (still photography) Shooting (movie mode)
1 Flash mode ............ 28
2 Flash compensation/
3 Scene mode ........... 52
4 Shooting mode ........ 4
5 Number of exposures
6 Destination ............ 15
7 Snap focus distance
8 Picture quality/size
manual ash amount
.........................78, 79
Continuous .............73
remaining * .......... 177
.........................64, 68
..............................
9 Focus mode/full
press snap ........64, 69
10 White balance/
white balance
compensation ...86, 89
11 Exposure metering
..............................
12 Image settings ...... 71
13 Bracketing ............. 75
14 Histogram ............. 44
15 Distortion correction
..............................
16 Noise reduction ..... 80
61
17 Camera shake
correction ..............92
18 Date imprint .......... 84
19 Battery level .......... 10
20 Autoexposure lock
............................
21 Self-timer .............. 31
22 Macro mode .......... 27
70
23 Minimum shooting
distance ............... 144
24 Digital zoom ratio
..............................
25 Zoom bar ............... 26
81
26 Interval shooting ... 83
27 Exposure indicator
..............................
28 Aperture .....46, 48, 50
136
26
50
29 Shutter speed
1 2
3 4
5 678
149 10 11 12 13
4:3 N
2010/ 0101 00: 20
F 2. 5
ISO 200
1/50
EV+0.7
2010/01/01
00:20
16
15
17 18
...................46, 49, 50
30 Exposure
compensation ....... 85
31 ISO ......................... 90
32 Tilt indicator .......... 32
33 Exposure
warning ................. 86
34 Blur warning ....24, 93
35 Depth of eld ........ 64
36 Focus bar ............... 64
37 Movie length ..63, 177
38 Time available * ...... 55
* Approximation only; actual capacity varies with shooting conditions
and make of memory card. Display shows “9999” when memory remains
for over 9,999 images.
Note
The shooting settings can be viewed by pressing the DIRECT
button (page 5).
Playback (photographs) Playback (movies)
First-time user? read this.
1 File number .............–
2 Current frame ..........–
3 Total frames ............–
4 Playback mode
indicator ..................–
5 Protected image .. 112
6 DPOF print
indicator .............. 115
7 Source ................... 15
8 Picture quality/size
..............................
61
9 Date of recording
.......................20, 149
10 Aperture .....46, 48, 50
11 ISO ......................... 90
12 Exposure
compensation ....... 85
13 Shutter speed
...................46, 49, 50
14 Battery level .......... 10
15 Length/elapsed time
................................
16 Progress indicator ....–
17 White balance ....... 86
18 White balance
compensation .........89
–
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Notes
4:3 N
2.5 200
• The picture display may also display warnings and messages.
• Additional information can be viewed
by pressing the DISP. button (page 42).
First-time user? read this.
The Battery Level Indicator
Battery level is shown by the icon at the bottom right
corner of the picture display.
Icon Description
10
(green)
Battery fully charged.
Battery partially discharged.
(green)
Low battery. Charge or replace as soon as possible.
(orange)
Basic Photography and
Playback
Read this section before using your camera
for the rst time.
First Steps ................................................................ 12
Taking Photographs ................................................. 21
Viewing and Deleting Photographs........................... 34
First-time user? read this.
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First Steps
Prepare the camera for use.
Charging the Battery
First-time user? read this.
The rechargeable battery (DB-90) supplied with the
camera body is not charged at the time of purchase.
Charge the battery in the supplied BJ-9 battery charger
before use.
Place the battery in the charger.
1
Place the battery label up with the “+” and “–” labels
oriented to match the labels on the charger.
Caution
Be sure the battery is in the correct orientation.
Connect the power cord to the charger, and then
2
plug in.
The charger lamp will light while the battery
charges. An exhausted battery will recharge in
about ve hours at 25 °C.
Note
If the charger lamp blinks, a battery or charger fault may
have occurred. Unplug the power cord and remove the
battery from the charger.
12
Remove the battery.
3
Charging is complete when the charger lamp turns
o. Unplug the power cord and remove the battery
from the charger.
Cautions
•
Rechargeable Li-ion battery: Use only a genuine DB-90 battery. Do
not use a battey not specically designated by Ricoh for use in
this camera body.
• The battery may be hot immediately after use. Before removing
the battery, turn the power o and wait for the battery to cool
down.
• Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for extended
periods.
Tip: Battery Capacity
The number of shots that can be taken with a fully-charged
DB-90 battery diers depending on the camera unit. The tests
are conducted according to CIPA standards under the following
conditions: at the temperature of 23 °C (73 °F); with the picture
display on; shoot every 30 seconds with ash red every other
shot; turn the camera o and on every 10 shots taken. See the
documentation provided with the camera unit for details.
First-time user? read this.
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Inserting the Battery
1
2
1
2
Be sure the power is o before inserting or removing the
battery.
Open the battery/card cover.
1
First-time user? read this.
Unlatch (1) and open
(2) the cover.
Insert the battery.
2
Using the battery to keep
the battery latch pressed
downward, slide the
battery in. The latch will
click into place when the
battery is fully inserted.
Close the battery/card cover.
3
Close (1) and latch (2)
the cover.
Caution
Be sure the cover is latched.
Removing the Battery
Unlatch and open the battery/card cover, press the latch
downward to release it, and then remove the battery. Be
careful not to drop the battery.
Caution
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove
and store the battery in a cool dry place.
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Inserting Memory Cards
1
2
1
2
Pictures can be stored in the camera body’s 86 MB
internal memory, or optional SD and SDHC memory
cards. Internal memory is used if no card is inserted; if a
card is inserted, the card will be used instead.
Be sure the power is o before inserting or removing a
memory card.
Open the battery/card cover.
1
Unlatch (1) and open (2)
the cover.
Insert the card.
2
Holding the memory card
in the orientation as shown,
slide it in until it clicks into
place.
Close the battery/card cover.
3
Close (1) and latch (2) the
cover.
First-time user? read this.
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Removing Memory Cards
Unlatch and open the battery/card cover, and then press
the memory card in to eject it. The card can then be
removed.
Cautions
First-time user? read this.
• Pictures will not be saved to internal memory when a memory
card is inserted, even if the memory card is full.
• Keep the memory card contacts clean.
Tip: Write Protection
Slide the write-protection switch on
memory card to “LOCK” to keep data
from being written to or deleted from
the card and to prevent the card from
being formatted.
Pictures cannot be taken when the memory card is locked; lock
the card only to prevent accidental loss of data and be sure to
unlock the card before shooting.
Notes
• Format memory cards before rst use or after they have been
used in a computer or other device (page 139). Be sure to back
up any important data before formatting.
• See page
• Pictures can be copied to memory cards from internal memory
(page 115).
177 for information on memory card capacity.
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Attaching the Camera Unit to the Camera Body
Be sure the power is o before attaching or removing
the camera unit to/from the camera body.
Remove the connector caps
from the camera body and
camera unit respectively. Align
the left side of the camera unit
with the alignment mark on the
camera body, and then slide the
camera unit to the left until it
clicks.
Removing the Camera Unit from the Camera Body
Slide the camera unit
release lever to the right,
and remove the camera
unit.
Be careful not to drop the
camera body and camera
unit when removing the
camera unit from the
camera body.
Alignment mark for
attaching camera unit
First-time user? read this.
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Turning the Power On and O
Shooting Mode
Slide the power switch to ON to
turn the camera on. The camera
First-time user? read this.
will play the start-up sound. The
autofocus/ash lamp blinks for
several seconds while the camera
starts up.
To turn the camera o, slide the
power switch to OFF. The number
of pictures taken so far that day
will be displayed before the
camera turns o (zero is displayed
if the camera clock has not
been set; if you turn the camera o after changing the
clock (page 20), the camera will display the number of
pictures taken after the clock setting was changed).
Caution
Changes to continuous (page 73), interval (page 83), and selftimer (page 31) settings are lost when the camera is turned
o. Turning the camera o restores settings for MY modes to
the values saved with Reg. My Settings. Other settings are
unaected.
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