Ricoh R2 User Manual

Camera User Guide

Quick Guide

A Variety of Shooting
Techniques/Playback

Changing Camera
Settings

Installing Software

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

Caution!

Caution!

Caution!Caution!

Do not connect the USB cable yet!

If you connect the camera to a computer through the
USB cable before installing the provided software on the
computer, the software required for connection between
camera and computer may not be installed
appropriately.

Be sure to connect the camera to your computer after
installing the provided software.
For how to install the software, see P.131.

About other documentation

Detailed explanations on how to use the provided
software can be found in "Software User Guide" (PDF
format file) included on the supplied CD-ROM.
For how to display the PDF file, see P.135.

Troubleshooting

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

Test shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it

Copyright Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents,

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Warranty This product is manufactured to local specifications and

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All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective
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safety precautions thoroughly.

is recording properly before normal use.

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

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

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

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

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

• Reorient the TV or radio antenna.

• Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets.

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

Telephone Support Numbers in Europe

UK (from within the UK) 02073 656 580

(from outside of the UK) [phone]

Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) 06331 268 438

(außerhalb Deutschlands) [phone]

France (à partir de la France) 0800 91 4897

(en dehors de la France) [phone]

Italia (dall’Italia) 02 696 33 451

(dall’estro) [phone]

España (desde España) 91 406 9148

(desde fuera de España) [phone]

Nederland (binnen Nederland) 0800 022 9494

(vanuit het buitenland) [phone]

http://www.service.ricohpmmc.com/

Key Features

Equipped with a wide zoom lens in

4.8x high magnification

This product has a compact body only 25
mm thick, featuring a 28 to 135mm* wide

4.8x lens that applies to most normal
shooting. The lens supports the shooting of
various indoor and outdoor scenes.
* Equivalent to that on a 35mm camera

Rapid shutter response to capture a
moment (P.31)

The shutter release time lag is as short as

0.1 seconds.
Ricoh's patented hybrid auto focusing
system technology even keeps action shots
looking good.

1-cm macro (P.37) and close
flashing for 13 cm (for Telephoto)
or 20 cm (for Wide-angle) (P.38)

The unsurpassed macro function allows you
to capture details from a very close distance
at only 1 cm. The camera also has a built-in
flash for very close shots within 13 cm (for
Telephoto) and 20 cm (for Wide-angle). This
combination will give you clear macro shots
even under low light conditions.

AF target shift function for easy
focus lock even on a tripod (P.83)

The camera has an AF target shift function.
At macro shooting, the AF target shift
function allows you to lock the focus by
button operation, without moving the camera
itself.

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Choice of three power sources
makes sure you wont miss any
shooting opportunities (P.16)

The camera can be used with one of three
power supplies: Dedicated large-capacity
rechargeable battery, an AA alkaline battery
easily available anywhere (available in
stores), and an economical AC adapter (sold
separately) useful for transfer to a computer.

Adjust (ADJ.) button for easy
customizing to optimum setting
(P.57)

The ADJ. button reduces button operation
steps. It allows you to quickly adjust the
exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity
with minimum steps. You can also assign a
function as required.

High-quality movie with sound of 30
or 15 frames/second (P.89)

A high-quality movie of 320 x 240 pixels can
be shot at 30 frames/second with sound.

Scene mode for easy and beautiful
shooting (P.39)

In Scene Mode, you need only to select from
among six types of shooting modes for
shooting with optimal settings for the scene.

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Instant transfer to PC through the
USB cable

If the provided software is installed on your
computer, just connecting the camera to
your computer with the provided USB cable
will automatically transfer images to your
computer.

Provided with multi-functional
software "ImageMixer" that helps in
not only managing shot images in
an album, but also editing images
and sounds, and creating video CDs

For the integrated handling of images, this
software has a input function to download
still images, movies, and sounds from a
digital camera or music CD, an album
function to manage captured contents, an
edit function to edit movies by MPEG-1, a
layout function to create layouts using still
image contents, and a disk creation function
to create video CDs.

Direct printing without requiring any
computer (P.52)

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

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Contents

Chapter 1 Quick Guide

Before Shooting .......................................................................................... 10

Packing List.................................................................................................................. 10

Names of parts............................................................................................................. 12

About LCD Monitor Display.......................................................................................... 14

Getting Ready to Shoot .............................................................................. 16

About the Batteries....................................................................................................... 16

Batteries (Cells) Not Acceptable .................................................................................. 17

Battery level indication ................................................................................................. 18

About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) .......................................................... 19

Charging the Rechargeable Battery............................................................................. 20

Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card........................................... 21

Inserting Dry Cells (available in stores)........................................................................ 23

Turning the Power On/Off ............................................................................................ 24

Setting the language .................................................................................................... 25

Setting the date and time ............................................................................................. 26

Changing the Display ................................................................................................... 27

Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness...................................................................... 27

Histogram Display ........................................................................................................ 28

Basic Shooting............................................................................................ 29

How to Hold the Camera.............................................................................................. 29

Preventing camera shake............................................................................................. 30

Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) ............................................................... 31

Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press)............................................................ 32

When the Subject is not Centered (Shooting with Focus-lock) .................................... 34

Using the Zoom Function ............................................................................................. 36

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode).............................................................................. 37

Using the Flash ............................................................................................................ 38

Shooting with Scenery-Matching.................................................................................. 39

Playing Back................................................................................................ 41

Checking the image you just took (Quick Review)....................................................... 41

Viewing Your Images ................................................................................................... 42

Playing back in the three-frame view ........................................................................... 43

Thumbnail Display........................................................................................................ 45

Magnifying Images ....................................................................................................... 46

Viewing on a Television ............................................................................. 47

Erasing......................................................................................................... 49

Erasing Unwanted Images ........................................................................................... 49

Erasing Multiple Frames at One Time.......................................................................... 50

Chapter 2 A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback

Direct Printing ............................................................................................. 52

Direct Print Function..................................................................................................... 52

Connecting the Camera to a Printer............................................................................. 52

Printing Still Images...................................................................................................... 53

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A Variety of Shooting Techniques ............................................................ 57

Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button..................................................................................... 57

Shooting Setting Menu................................................................................................. 58

Using the Shooting Setting Menu................................................................................. 59

Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE).............................. 60

Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)................................................................................ 62

Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) ........................................................... 65

Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS)......................................... 66

Setting Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH)......................................................................... 67

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) ........................ 68

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) 69

Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE)......................................................... 71

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL)..................................... 72

Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) ........................................ 74

Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)................................................. 75

Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)............................................................ 76

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)............................................. 77

Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING)........................................................................ 79

Limiting the Shutter Release Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT)..................................... 80

Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) . 81

Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) ........................................................ 82

Using the AF Target Shift Function.............................................................................. 83

Using the Self-Timer..................................................................................................... 84

Shooting with Multi-Shot............................................................................ 85

CONT .......................................................................................................................... 87

SCONT (S Multi-Shot)................................................................................................. 87

MCONT (M Multi-Shot)................................................................................................ 87

Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode.......... 88

Shooting/Playing Back Movies.................................................................. 89

Shooting Movies........................................................................................................... 89

Setting the Frame Rate................................................................................................ 90

Playing Back Movies .................................................................................................... 91

Recording/Playing Back Sound................................................................. 92

Recording Sound (Voice Memo).................................................................................. 92

Playing Back Sound ..................................................................................................... 93

Other Functions Available in Playback Mode .......................................... 94

Playback Setting Menu................................................................................................. 94

Using the Playback Menu............................................................................................. 94

Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)............................................. 95

Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT).................................................................. 96

Using a Printing Service (DPOF: Dee-Pof) .................................................................. 99

Changing the Image Size (RESIZE)........................................................................... 102

Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD)..... 103

Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings

Changing Camera Settings ...................................................................... 106

SETUP Menu ............................................................................................................. 106

Using the SETUP Menu ............................................................................................. 107

Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (FORMAT [CARD]) ............................. 108

Formatting Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) ................................................ 109

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) .......................... 110

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Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.)............................................. 111

Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) ........................................ 112

Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) .................................................. 113

Changing the Beep Sound Volume (Volume Setting) ................................................ 114

Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ............................................. 115

Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.)................................................... 116

Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS).......................................................... 117

Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/ ᜘᝙ ) ............................................... 118

Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE)................. 119

Changing the Setting of Step Zooming (STEP ZOOM).............................................. 120

Displaying a Setting Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.)................................ 121

Changing the USB Communication System (USB Connection)................................. 122

Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON)........................................................ 126

Chapter 4 Installing Software

Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) ................................... 128

System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ............................................ 130

Installing the Software on Your Computer.................................................................. 131

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ................................................................ 133

Installing Acrobat Reader........................................................................................... 135

Installing DirectX ........................................................................................................ 136

Uninstalling the Software............................................................................................ 137

Uninstalling the ImageMixer....................................................................................... 138

Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) ................................. 139

System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ............................................ 141

Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) .............................. 142

Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3)....................... 143

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 146

Troubleshooting the Camera...................................................................................... 146

Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 ........................................... 151

Appendices................................................................................................ 153

A. Specifications......................................................................................................... 153

B. Optional Accessories ............................................................................................. 155

C. Combination of Scene Mode and Function............................................................ 156

D. Menu Items By Mode............................................................................................. 157

E. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off ................................. 158

F. Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card...... 159

G. Using Your Camera Abroad .................................................................................. 160

H. Cautions on Use .................................................................................................... 161

I. Care and Storage.................................................................................................... 162

J. Error Messages ...................................................................................................... 163

K. Warranty and Servicing.......................................................................................... 164

Index........................................................................................................................... 166

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Using Manuals

The two manuals included are for your Caplio R2.

Camera User Guide (This booklet)

This guide explains the usage and functions of the
camera.You will also see how to install the provided
software on your computer.
*The Software User Guide (English edition) is available
from the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file.

Software User Guide (PDF file)

This guide explains how to download images from the
camera to your computer, and display and edit them on
your computer.
*The Software User Guide is available from the follow­ing folder on the provided CD-ROM.

"Software User Guide (English
edition)" (PDF file)

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

To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk

Copy the PDF file from the above folder.

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Reference

The camera is provided with software (ImageMixer) that allows you to display and edit
images from your computer. For how to use ImageMixer, click the [?] button on the
ImageMixer window and see the displayed manual.
For more information on the ImageMixer, contact the Customer Support Center below.

North America (Los Angeles) TEL: [phone]
Europe (U.K.) TEL: [phone]
Asia (Philippines) TEL: [phone]
China TEL: [phone]
Registration time: 9:00 - 17:00

How to Use This Guide

Chapter 1 explains the basic operations of this product.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter.

The following symbols are also used in this guide:

Important

Note

Ter m

Reference

The LCD Monitor Display examples may be different from actual
display screens.

This indicates important notices and restrictions for using this camera.

This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips about camera
operations.

This indicates terms that are useful for understanding the explanations.

This indicates page(s) relevant to a particular function.

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Chapter 1

Quick Guide

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

Before Shooting ............................................... 10

Getting Ready to Shoot................................... 16

Basic Shooting................................................. 29

Playing Back .................................................... 41

Viewing on a Television .................................. 47

Erasing.............................................................. 49

Before Shooting

Packing List

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

• Caplio R2

• AV Cable

Used when viewing your images on a TV
unit.

• USB Cable

Used to connect the camera to a computer
or Direct Print supported printer.

• Handstrap

• Rechargeable Battery

• Battery Charger

Note

Attaching the hand strap to the camera

Thread the tips of the strap through the
camera's strap eyelet and loop them as
shown.

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

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• Camera User Guide
(This booklet)

• Warranty

Optional Accessories

• AC Adapter (AC-4b)

Used for power supply from a home outlet
to the camera. Connect this adapter for
long time play or image transfer to a
personal computer.

Quick Guide

• Rechargeable Battery (DB-50)

• Safety Precautions

• PC Card Adapter (FM-SD53)

For when you want to load an SD Memory
Card directly into your computer's PC Card
Slot.

• SD Memory Card (available in
stores)

• Caplio Software CD-ROM

The provided software and the Software
User Guide are included on this CD-ROM.

Reference

For the latest information about accessories, access Ricoh home page
(http//:www.ricohpmmc.com).

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Names of parts

Camera

Front View

Item Name Refer to

1

Shutter Release Button P.29

2

AF Window

3

Lens Cover

4

Microphone P.92

5

Flash P.38

6

Power Switch P.24

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Lens P.29

Mode Selector

You can select one of the three modes with the mode selector.

Still Image Mode Allows you to shoot still images.

Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies.

Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds.

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-

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Rear View

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1

LCD Monitor -

2

Auto Focus/
Flash Lamp

3

Mode Selector P.12

4

Z (Wide-angle) /
9 (Thumbnail Display)

Button

5

z (Telephoto)/
8 (Enlarged View) Button

6

Playback Button P.41

7

ADJ. Button P.57

8

M Button P.59

9

D (Delete) /
T (Self-timer) Button

10

DISP. Button P.27

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Strap Eyelet P.10

P. 3 2
P. 3 8

P. 3 6
P. 4 5

P. 3 6
P. 4 6

P. 9 4
P. 1 0 6

P. 4 9
P. 8 4

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Battery/Card Cover

13

!/MODE Button P.39

14

$ /Q(Quick Review)Button P.41

15

O Button

16

"/N (Macro) Button P.37

17

#/F(Flash) Button P.38

18

USB Terminal P.133

19

AV Output Terminal P.47

20

Speaker P.91

21

Tripod Screw Hole
(underside)

Quick Guide

-

-

P. 9 3

-

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About LCD Monitor Display

Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

123 4 5678

28

9
11

12
13

15

17

1 Flash P.38 15 Color Depth P.67

2 Macro Shooting P.37 16 Auto Bracket P.68

3 Self-timer P.84 17 Zoom Bar P.36

4 Mode Types - 18 Interval P.72

5 Recording Destination P.19 19 Time Exposure P.71

6 Remaining Number of Still Images P.159 20 Histogram P.28

7 Picture Quality P.60 21 Battery P.16

8 Image Size P.60 22 Date/Time P.75

9 Focus P.62 23 Camera Shake P.30

10 White Balance P.77 24 Aperture Value P.32

11 Exposure Comp. P.76 25 Shutter Speed P.32

12 ISO Setting P.79 26 Remaining Recording Time P.159

13 Photometry P.65 27 Recording Time P.159

14 Sharpness P.66 28 Frame Rate P.90

1010

1414

1616

2222

2323

Still Image Mode

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

18

19

20

21

24
25

2626
2727

Movie Mode

Note

• The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending
on the subject.

• Even between cards of the same capacity, the number of remaining shots and other values may
vary with the manufacturer, type, and shooting condition.

• The continuous shooting (recording) time depends on the card type, capacity, and performance.

• When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, "9999" is displayed.

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The Screen During Playback

12 3 4 5 6

8, 9

7

Still Image Mode

Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to

1 Protect P.96 8 Picture Quality P.60

2 DPOF P.99 9 Image Size P.60

3 Mode Types - 10 File No. -

4 Playback Data Source P.42 11 Battery P.16

5 Number of Playback Files - 12 Date at Shooting P.75

6 Total Number of Files - 13 Recording Time or Lapsed Time -

7 Setting at Shooting (Recording) - 14 Indicator -

10

11

14

12

13

Movie Mode

Quick Guide

P.1 1 7

Note

The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the
camera’s status while in use.

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Getting Ready to Shoot

Turn the power on and get ready to shoot.

Note

If you have already used this camera, follow the steps below to

make sure it is turned off before removing or loading batteries.

1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off.

2. Make sure the lens cover is closed.

For how to turn the camera off, see P.24.

About the Batteries

The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose
which kind to use according to your needs.

• Rechargeable Battery DB-50 (Included)

This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical
because you can recharge it using the battery charger
and use it over and over again. They last a long time,
so they are convenient for travel.

• AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (available in
stores)

You can obtain them anywhere, so they are
convenient for travel.
However, in a low-temperature environment the
number of shots you can take will decrease. Warm the
batteries before use. It is recommended that you use
the rechargeable battery when using the camera for a long time.

• AA Nickel Batteries (available in stores)

These batteries are not rechargeable. However, they
last a long time as compared with AA Alkaline
Batteries when used with a digital camera.

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• Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores)

This is economical because you can recharge and use
it over and over again. Use a charger (available in
stores) for charging.
The battery may be inert and consequently it may not supply power
immediately after it is purchased or left unused for more than a month. In
such a case, recharge the battery two or three times before use. The battery
self-discharges with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge it
before use.

• AA-size Oxyride (oxy nickel hydroxide) dry cell (available in stores)

This cell has a longer life than an AA-size alkaline dry cell.

In addition to the batteries, you can use the AC Adapter (P.155).

Batteries (Cells) Not Acceptable

The camera does not accept the following batteries (cells):

• Manganese dry cell (R6)

• Ni-Cd battery

• CR-V3

Note

Indication of the number of images you can take

Battery Type Number of Shots

Rechargeable Battery (DB-50) Approx. 490

AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) Approx. 190

• The number of shots is based on a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius, shooting at 30

second intervals and one out of every two being shot with the flash. If you set the camera to
the Power-Save or Synchro-Monitor mode, the number of shots you can take will increase.

• The number of shots is for reference only. If the camera is used for long periods of time for

setting and playback, the shooting time (the number of shots) will decrease.

Quick Guide

Reference

• For how to insert the Rechargeable Battery , see P.21.

• For how to use the AC Adapter, see P.155.

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Caution

• Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of

time.

• The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6) depends on the brand and the storage time from the

date of production. In addition, the life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low
temperatures.

• The Nickel-Hydrogen Battery is not factory-charged. Charge it before use.

Immediately after the purchase or after a long storage, the battery may not be charged fully.
Repeat charging and discharging before use. For details, see the documentation that came
with the battery or charger.

• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and

leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.

Battery level indication

A battery mark appears at the lower left of the LCD monitor to
indicate the battery level. Prepare new batteries before the batteries
wear out.

Battery M ark Description

Sufficient battery charge

Low remaining charge: Prepare new batteries.

No remaining charge: Replace the batteries.

Caution

• If you are using nickel metal hydride batteries, may not appear or or

may appear immediately depending on the battery type and environmental

conditions. Check the batteries at hand before use.

• If you are using the AC Adapter, may appear. This does not indicate malfunction

and you can continue to use the camera.

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About an SD Memory Card (available in stores)

You can store still images you have taken either in the camera's internal
memory or on an SD Memory Card (available in stores). The internal
memory capacity is 28 MB.
When you want to record a lot of images, or images at high resolutions,
use a high-capacity SD Memory Card.

Note

Where images are recorded

When no SD memory card is inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory;
when an SD memory card is inserted, it records images on the memory card.

When no memory card is loaded When an SD Memory Card is loaded

Records to i nternal memor y Records to the SD memory card

Caution

• If an SD memory card is loaded, the camera will not record to the internal memory, even if

the card is full.

• Take care not to get the metal parts of the card dirty.

Note

Write-protecting your images

If you move the card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot
be accidentally erased and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you release
the protection (by returning the switch to its original position), it is once again
possible to erase images and format the card.
So it's a good idea to switch to LOCK when you have some important data recorded.
Note that you cannot shoot images in the LOCK state because no data can be
recorded on the card. Unlock the card when shooting.

Reference

• For switching between the SD Memory Card and internal memory during playback, see P.42.

• For recording capacities, see P.159.

Quick Guide

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Charging the Rechargeable Battery

The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use.

1. Insert the battery, making sure that the and markings

on the battery match with those on the battery charger.

The battery label should face up.

Caution

Be careful not to reverse the and sides.

2. Plug the power cord into an outlet.

Charging starts and the charger lamp shows you the progress as shown
below. Once charging has finished, unplug the power cable from the
power outlet.
Depending on the battery level, the charging time differs:

Charger Lamp Description

Unlit Charging started

Unlit Charging complete

Flashing Battery charger or battery may be faulty (Unplug the power cable from the

power outlet and remove the battery from the battery charger.)

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Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD
Memory Card

The rechargeable battery (DB-50) is another option for powering this
camera. This battery is convenient because it can be used over and
over again by recharging, and the battery power lasts long.
If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off
before loading batteries.

1. Open the battery/card cover.

2. Make sure the card is facing the

right way and then push the
card all the way in until it clicks.

The rechargeable battery may be
inserted first.

3. Insert the rechargeable battery.

Quick Guide

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4. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.

Caution

• Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long

period of time.

• Store the removed battery in a dry cool place.

• Use the battery charger (sold separately) to recharge the battery.

Rechargeable battery charging time

DB-50 About three hours (25°C)

Reference

For how to format an SD memory card, see P.108.

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Inserting Dry Cells (available in stores)

If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off
before loading batteries and memory card.

1. Open the battery/card cover.

2. Insert the two batteries, making

sure they are facing the correct
way.

3. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.

Quick Guide

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Turning the Power On/Off

To turn the power on:

1. Slide the power switch to open

the lens cover.

After the start sound, the auto-focus/flash
lamp blink for several seconds.

Using the Camera in Playback Mode

If the Playback button is pressed with the lens cover closed, the power is
turn on in Playback Mode and the camera can be used in this mode.

To turn the power off:

1. Slide the power switch to close

the lens cover.

Caution

It takes longer from power-on until the camera becomes ready for shooting when the flash is
enabled than when it is disabled.

Note

Auto Power Off

If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save
power. To continue on using the camera, slide the power switch to close the lens cover once
(power-off) and slide it again to open (power-on).

Reference

For how to change the Auto Power Off setting, see P.112.

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Setting the language

When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting
screen appears (for the LCD monitor display language). After setting
the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and
time on your photos).
You can shoot without these settings. However, be sure to set the
language, and the date/time later. Use the SETUP screen for these
settings.

Note

To display the SETUP screen, turn the mode dial to SETUP.

1. Turn the power on for the first time after purchase.

The language selection screen appears.
To skip language setting, press the MENU button.
When the MENU button is pressed, the language setting is cancelled and
the video signal format-setting screen appears.

2. Press the !"

3. Press the O

The display language is set, and the date/
time setting screen appears.

!"#$

#$ buttons to select a language.

!"!"

#$#$

O button.

OO

Quick Guide

Reference

For how to set the display language and date/time on the SETUP screen, see "Changing the
Display Language (LANGUAGE)" and "Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)" in this
guide.

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Setting the date and time

When the power is turned on for the first time and the
language setting is completed, the date/time setting
screen appears.

1. Press the !"

!"#$

#$ buttons to set

!"!"

#$#$

the year, month, date and time.

Change the value with !" and move
the frame with #$.

Setting at shipping

2. In [FORMAT], choose the Date and

Time format.

Select the format with !".

3. Check the display on the bottom of

the screen and then press the OOOO
button.

The date is set.

Note

If the batteries are removed for more than one week, the date and time settings will be lost.
These settings must be made again. Any other changes you made with the Setup mode and
Shooting setup menu will also be reset.

Reference

• For how to correct the date and time, see P.117.

• For how to put a date stamp on each frame, see P.75.

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Changing the Display

If you press DISP., you can change the screen display mode, such
as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc.
Every time you press the DISP. button, the view cycles in the order
of Histogram On, Grid Guide, No Display, LCD Monitor Off, and
Normal Symbol Display.

Normal Symbol Display

Histogram On

Switches screens with the
DISP button

Quick Guide

Grid Guide

LCD Monitor Off
(Synchro-Monitor Mode)

No Display

Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness

Hold the DISP. button down to maximize the display brightness.
When the brightness is maximal, holding the DISP. button down returns the
brightness to the level set in [LCD BRIGHTNESS] (P.110).

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Grid Guide

Displays auxiliary lines on the LCD monitor to help shooting. These lines are not recorded
with images.

Synchro-Monitor Mode

Keeps the LCD monitor off except when the camera is operated. This mode is effective for
saving power consumption. With this mode, half-pressing the shutter release button turns the
LCD monitor on. Subsequently, full-pressing the shutter release button displays the shot
image on the LCD monitor, and then turns the LCD monitor off.

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