Ricoh RDC-5000 Owner Manual

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Operation Manual

To ensure correct use of your digital camera, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future reference.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh digital camera. This manual explains the correct handling procedures and precautions for your camera. To ensure the best performance, please read the manual thoroughly before using the camera. Keep the manual handy for quick future reference.

Ricoh Co., Ltd.

Test Shots

Check that your camera is recording the images correctly by taking a number of test shots.

Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines, music and other materials, other than for personal, home or 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 play back images caused by malfunction of the digital camera.

Warranty

This product is manufactured to local specifications and 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 therefor.

Radio Interference

Operating the digital camera in the vicinity of other electronic 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 reserves the right to change the contents of this publication without notice. Considerable care was taken in preparing this manual. If, however, you have questions about any part of the manual, or note mistakes or inaccuracies, please contact us at the address listed on the back cover.

Microsoft, MS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., in the United States of America and other countries. All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

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Camera Features

● 2,300,000-pixel resolution compact camera

With a 2,300,000-pixel resolution CCD, the compact camera produces high-quality, high-resolution images (1792 × 1200). The camera is so light you can carry it with you anywhere.

● Immediate recording

Using the camera is as simple as clicking the shutter release button. Images thus shot are written to internal memory (8 MB) or a SmartMedia memory card (2/4/8/16/32 MB).

* Internal memory allow you to take pictures without the need for SmartMedia card.

● Instant playback

You can instantly review recorded image files simply by switching to Play mode. You can also magnify the images zoom playback or display several images at once (6-

image display).

* SmartMedia memory cards let you exchange shot images with your friends.

● Multiple image recording modes

The RDC-5000 offers multiple image recording modes to suit your specific photographic needs, including F (Fine) mode, which puts the emphasis on image quality, N (Normal) and E (Economy) mode, which allows you to capture more images than any other mode.

● Wide shooting range

The 2.3× zoom lens allows you to capture subjects in a variety of compositions, from close-ups to shots with a background.

● Natural colors

The white balance feature allows you to capture a subject in its natural colors under any lighting conditions, indoors or outdoors.

● Close-ups

Macro mode for taking close-up shots at distances up to 4 cm (1.6 inches) (at wide) is ideally suited for taking flowers and small objects, etc.

● Monitors images on the TV screen

Connect the digital camera to a TV set with the video interface cable supplied and you can display your image files on the TV screen. You can also connect the camera to a video deck or video printer to dub the images onto a videotape or make full color prints.

● Transfers images to a PC

You can transfer the images onto a PC using software compatible with the digital camera. When loaded onto a PC, the images can be printed on a color printer or color copier.

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Table of Contents

Camera Features ................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents................................................................................... 2

Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 5

Parts & Names ..................................................................................... 10

Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays .................................................. 12

LCD Monitor ......................................................................................... 12

LCD Panel ............................................................................................ 14

Menus ................................................................................................... 16

Basic Operation/Quick Reference ....................................................... 20

Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED

Before Using the Camera ................................................................... 26

Checking the Package Contents ......................................................... 26

Attaching the Wrist Strap ..................................................................... 26

Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 27

Loading the AA Batteries ..................................................................... 27

Using an AC Adapter ........................................................................... 29

SmartMedia Memory Cards................................................................ 31

What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? ................................................ 31

Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card................................................. 32

Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card ............................................. 33

Before You Start Recording................................................................ 35

Setting the Date and Time ................................................................... 35

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness................................................. 37

How To Hold the Camera .................................................................... 37

Chapter 2 BASIC SHOOTING

Basic Shooting .................................................................................... 40

Operation Flow ..................................................................................... 40

Turning on the Camera ........................................................................ 41

Selecting IN/CARD (Internal memory/SmartMedia memory card)

Memory................................................................................................. 42

Selecting a PIC (Image quality) Mode ................................................. 43

Selecting a Recording Mode................................................................ 44

Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)................................................ 45

How to View Images on the LCD Monitor ........................................... 47

Shooting (Still Picture Mode) ............................................................... 48

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Chapter 3 ADVANCED SHOOTING

Changing Recording Modes ............................................................... 52

Text Mode ............................................................................................ 52

Continuous Shooting Mode.................................................................. 53

Changing Flash Modes....................................................................... 55

Flash Off Mode..................................................................................... 56

Auto Mode ............................................................................................ 57

Forced Flash Mode .............................................................................. 58

Slow Synchro Mode ............................................................................. 59

Setting the Exposure Compensation.................................................. 60

Setting the Exposure Compensation ................................................... 60

Changing the White Balance Mode .................................................... 62

Daylight Mode ...................................................................................... 63

Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode)............................................................ 64

Tungsten Light Mode ........................................................................... 65

Fluorescent Light Mode ....................................................................... 66

Special Shooting Functions ................................................................ 67

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

Focus Lock Shooting............................................................................ 68

Manual Focus Shooting ....................................................................... 70

Date Imprinting Mode........................................................................... 71

Redeye Reduction Mode ..................................................................... 72

Monochrome Mode (Black & White) Sepia ......................................... 73

Interval (Time lapse) Shooting Mode................................................... 74

Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting) .................................................. 76

S Mode (Shutter Speed) ...................................................................... 77

Chapter 4 PLAYBACK/ERASING

Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images .................................. 80

Playback Display .................................................................................. 80

Connecting to a TV .............................................................................. 81

Playing Back a File ............................................................................. 82

Operation Flow ..................................................................................... 82

Playing an Image File .......................................................................... 83

Multi Image Playback ........................................................................... 84

Zoom Playback..................................................................................... 85

Auto Playback ...................................................................................... 86

Protecting a File ................................................................................... 87

Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera............................. 88

Copying Image Files ............................................................................ 89

Setting DPOF (Direct Print of File) ...................................................... 91

Setting a Printing Service .................................................................... 91

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Erasing a File (Image) ........................................................................ 94

Operation Flow ..................................................................................... 94

Erase .................................................................................................... 95

Erase All Images .................................................................................. 96

Erase Selected Files (Images)............................................................. 97

Chapter 5 MISCELLANEOUS

Transferring Images to a PC ............................................................ 100

Changing Camera Settings............................................................... 102

Beep Sound Setting ........................................................................... 102

Auto Power Off Setting ...................................................................... 103

Changing OSD (On-Screen Display) Language................................ 104

Changing Video-Out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL)............................. 105

Keep Settings ..................................................................................... 106

Formatting Internal Memory............................................................... 107

Displays the Current Version Information.......................................... 108

Changing LCD Confirmation .............................................................. 109

Changing the LCD Setting ................................................................. 110

Initializing Settings ............................................................................. 111

Using the Remote Control ................................................................ 112

Shooting ............................................................................................. 112

Playing................................................................................................ 113

Erasing ............................................................................................... 114

Accessories....................................................................................... 116

Handling Precautions........................................................................ 117

Care and Storage.............................................................................. 118

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 119

Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries ................................ 122

About the Warranty and Servicing.................................................... 123

Specifications.................................................................................... 125

Recording Capacities........................................................................ 127

Ricoh Service Offices ....................................................................... 129

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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.

RWarning

RCaution

Sample Warnings

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

This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.

The o symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.

The m symbol alerts you to prohibited actions.

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

RWarning

The m symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific action is prohibited.

● Examples

Do not touch qDo not disassemble

● Turn off the power immediately in the event of irregularity, such as the equipment emitting smoke or a strange smell. Remove the batteries as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience.

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RWarning

● Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the equipment. Remove the batteries as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience.

● Avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside the LCD monitor, should the monitor be damaged. Follow the emergency measures below in the following circumstances.

• SKIN: If any of the liquid crystal gets on your skin, wipe

it off and rinse the affected area thoroughly with water, then wash well with soap.

• EYES: If it gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with

clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice immediately.

• INGESTION: If any of the liquid crystal is ingested,

rinse the mouth out thoroughly with water. Have the victim drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance immediately.

● Follow these precautions to prevent the batteries from leaking, overheating, igniting or exploding.

• Do not use batteries other than those specifically

recommended for the equipment.

• Do not put the batteries in a fire, short-circuit the

terminals, or attempt to disassemble, heat or recharge them. (Only nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) and nickel-metalhydride (Ni-MH) batteries are rechargeable).

• Do not use a mix of battery types. Avoid mixing

different styles or classifications, batteries by different manufacturers, or old batteries with new.

• Check that the batteries are loaded with the positive (+)

and negative (–) terminals correctly oriented.

• Do not solder the batteries.

● Do not mix rechargeable battery types or use batteries with substantially different charge statuses.

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RWarning

Outer Casing

● Keep the batteries used in this equipment out of the reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion of harmful substances. Consumption of battery fluid is extremely harmful to human beings. If swallowed, seek immediate medical assistance.

Never use batteries in the following condition as this could lead to leaks, overheating, ignition, explosions or short circuits.

● Do not use batteries with insulation missing from around the negative (–) terminal.

Positive (+) Terminal

Never use batteries with insulation missing in these areas.

Negative (–) Terminal

● Do not use batteries with outer casings that are damaged or missing.

o n

● Keep the equipment out of the reach of children. Their inability to read and understand warnings and safety precautions may lead to accidents.

● Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock. Remove the batteries as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Take the equipment to your nearest dealer or service center if it is damaged.

● Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.

● Do not use the equipment in the bathroom or shower as this could result in fire or electric shock.

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RWarning

● Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzine, thinner or similar substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns.

● Do not use the equipment in aircraft or other locations where usage is restricted or prohibited as this may lead to disasters or accidents.

● Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug as this may lead to fire.

● Use only the specified AC adapters for this equipment (optional AC-3) in household electrical outlets. Other adapters pose the risk of fire, electric shock or injury.

● To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not use the AC adapter with commercially available electronic transformers when traveling abroad.

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

RCaution

● Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to

o m

burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a damaged battery, wash the area with water immediately. (Do not use soap.) If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the equipment and wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery.

● Plug the power cords securely into the electrical outlets. Loose cords pose a fire hazard.

● Do not allow the camera to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet hands. Both pose the risk of electric shock.

● Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles, such as bicycles, cars and trains, as this may cause the driver to lose control and result in a traffic accident.

● Do not grasp batteries with metallic tweezers as this may

Safety Warnings for Accessories

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

form a short circuit and lead to fire or electric shock.

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Parts & Names

■ Camera Body

Front

Shutter Release button (p.48)

LCD panel

Self Timer LED (p.67)

Lens Flash Sensor Reception Window Remote Control Reception

Back

LCD Monitor

Card Door (p.32)

Mode Dial (p.41)

Viewfinder

PIC (Image quality) button (p.43) Self Timer button (p.67) Flash Mode button (p.55) CARD/IN button (p.42)

Flash (p.55)

Flash LED (p.49) AF Indication LED (p.48)

Zoom button (p.45)

Terminal Cover

Video Input/ Output switch

Reset Button

Power Supply Terminal (DC Input) (p.30)

POWER Switch (p.41)

ENTER button MENU button DISPLAY button

RS-232C/AUX Terminal (USB cable can be connected)

Video Output Terminal (p.81)

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Bottom

Wrist Strap Eyelet (p.26)

Battery Cover (p.28)

■ AC Adapter (optional)

• AC-3 (100V-240V)

Brightness Adjustment Dial (for the LCD monitor) (p.37)

Tripod Screw Hole

Power Cord

Connection Cable

■ SmartMedia ■ Remote Control Unit

Memory Card (optional) (optional) (DR-3)

RELEASE

ERASE

FWD

Contact Surface

Write Protect Area

Label Position

MULTI

PROGRAM

ENTER

REV

REMOTE CONTROLLER

MADE IN JAPAN

DR-3

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Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays

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

LCD Monitor

■ Recording Mode Displays

Red-eye reduction mode (p.72)

Flash Mode (p.55)

• Flash Off Mode ( )

• Forced Flash Mode ( )

• Slow Synchro Mode ( : flashing)

• Auto Flash Mode ( )

Recording Mode (p.44, 52)

• Still Picture Mode ( )

• Text Mode ( )

•

Continuous shooting mode

Manual Focus Mode (p.70)

Zoom Indication Bar (p.45)

Exposure compensation level

Message Display

Date & Time Display (p.35)

( )

MF 1800x1200 N T

SET DATE/TIME

EV+0.5 1999/05/15 10:12

■ Play Mode Displays

Source for playback

• Internal memory ( )

• SmartMedia ( )

PIC (Image quality) Mode (p.83)

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Fine Mode [F]

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Normal Mode [N]

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Economy Mode [E]

18/19

100-0045 1800x1200 N

1999/05/15 10:12

White Balance Indicator (p.62)

• Auto (no symbol)

• Daylight Mode [ ]

• Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode) ( )

• Tungsten Light mode ( )

• Fluorescent Light Mode ( )

IN/CARD (internal card) memory (p.42)

• Internal memory ( )

• SmartMedia ( )

Recording Data Indicator

Displays the remaining number of pictures.

PIC (Image quality) Mode (p.43)

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Fine Mode [F]

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Normal Mode [N]

• 1800 × 1200/900 × 600 Economy Mode [E]

Battery Symbol (p.13, 29)

Self-Timer Mode (p.67)

Recording Data

No. of the image file displayed. Total no. of files recorded.

File Name

Name of the image file displayed.

Image Protect Mark (p.87)

Battery symbol

Shooting Date and Time

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Note

• All items of information are shown for illustration purposes. During actual camera operation, only the relevant items are displayed.

• The camera will switch off automatically (auto power-off) to conserve the battery if it is left idle (no buttons, switches or other controls operated) for about 5 minutes. To resume use, turn the camera on again.

• You can disable the auto power-off feature (p.103).

• The auto power-off mode does not function when the camera is powered

by an AC adapter.

■ Warning Messages

If any of the warning messages listed below appears on the camera’s LCD monitor, read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested.

Warning

Message

Status

Lit

Explanation and Remedy

Indicates low batteries. Have replacement batteries ready.

Reference

Page

P. (27)

NO CARD

WRITE

PROTECTED

FILE

PROTECTED

NO IMAGE

UNMATCHED

FILE

NUMBER

OVER

SET

DATE/TIME

Flashing

Lit

Flashing

A SmartMedia memory card is out of position. Mount a SmartMedia memory card.

A write-protected SmartMedia memory card is found. Remove the write protection label from the card to gain access to it.

You attempted to erase a protected file. Unprotect the file before erasing it.

There are no files to play. Mount a SmartMedia memory card having files recorded on it.

You attempted to play an unplayable file.

No more files can be recorded. Format the internal memory or insert a new SmartMedia memory card to continue recording.

The date has not been set. Set the date before starting operations with the camera.

P. (32)

P. (31)

P. (87)

P. (32)

P. (82)

P. (32, 107)

P. (35)

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■ Error Messages

If any of the error messages listed below appears on the camera’s LCD monitor, read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested.

Error

Message

FORMAT CARD

FORMAT

INTERNAL

MEMORY

CARD ERROR

If the error display does not clear, reset the LCD monitor to its factory default:

Note

How to reset: With the terminal cover open, press the reset button. If the error display still won’t clear, call your dealer or our service contact.

FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY

Explanation and Remedy

The SmartMedia memory card is unformatted. Format the card with the camera before using it.

Format the internal memory before using it.

A SmartMedia memory card of this type is not supported by this camera.

Error message

Reference

Page

P. (33)

P. (107)

–

LCD Panel

■ Initial display (SETUP mode)

The LCD panel appears blank.

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■ Displays Appearing during Recording

Battery Symbol (p.13, 29) Recording Information Indicator Recording Destination

(p.42)

• Internal memory ( )

• SmartMedia memory card

( )

Built-in Flash (p.55)

• Flash Off ( )

• Forced Flash ( )

• Slow Sync ( : blinking)

• Auto Flash (no mark appearing)

• The recording information indicator uses the letter L to designate the 100s

Note

Self-Timer (p.67)

Redeye Reduction Mode (p.72)

place in the remaining number of files when it is 1,000 or more.

• In shooting with the digital zoom function enabled, only F, N or E is displayed as a PIC mode.

Displays the available picture count and the remaining recording time.

PIC Mode (p.43)

• 1800/900 Fine Mode (F)

• 1800/900 Normal Mode (N)

• 1800/900 Economy Mode (E)

■ Displays Appearing during Playback/Erasure

Battery Symbol (p.13, 29) Playback Source (p.80, 83)

• Internal memory ( )

• SmartMedia memory card

( )

• Either CARD or IN is displayed for files recorded on any other digital camera,

Note

such as a digital camera from the RDC-300/RDC-4000 Family (Ricoh) or one of non-Ricoh make.

• The PIC mode is not displayed when the multi-image playback or erase function is enabled.

PIC Mode (p.43)

• 1800/900 Fine Mode (F)

• 1800/900 Normal Mode (N)

• 1800/900 Economy Mode (E)

■ Displays Appearing during Communication (Communication

Mode)

• On an RS-232C cable connection

Battery Symbol (p.13, 29) Recording Destination

(p.42)

• Internal memory ( )

• SmartMedia memory card

( )

• On a USB cable connection

Battery Symbol (p.13, 29)

The LCD monitor displays the message “Waiting to communicate.”

The LCD monitor displays nothing.

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Menus

This camera features four menus which can be used to enter or change the settings for recording, playing or erasing image files.

■ SET UP Menu

With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [SET UP]. To cancel the setup menu, turn the mode dial to select another mode.

MENU [SET UP

FORMAT DATE SETTING :1999/1/1 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND :ON AUTO POWER OFF :ON LANGUAGE :ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC VERSION

SEL.:ENTER

MENU [SET UP

LCD CONFIRMATION : 1SEC LCD SETTING : ON INITIALIZE SETTING

SEL.:ENTER

]

FORMAT: ................... Formats internal memory or a

SmartMedia memory card (which will erase protected, as well as

unprotected, files). (p.33, 107)

DATE SETTING: ........ Sets the date and time. (p.35)

KEEP SETTINGS:...... Saves camera settings. (p.106)

BEEP SOUND:........... Switches the electronic beep on

and off. (p.102) AUTO POWER

OFF:............................ Enables or disables the auto

power-off feature, whereby the

camera switches off

automatically when left idle for

about 5 minutes or longer.

(p.103)

LANGUAGE: .............. Switches the LCD monitor

display between Japanese and

English. (p.104) VIDEO OUT MODE:... Switches the camera between

NTSC and PAL when it is

connected to a TV set. (p.105)

VERSION: .................. Displays current version

information about the camera.

(p.108) LCD

CONFIRMATION: ...... Sets the confirmation time for

images after shooting. (p.109)

LCD SETTING: .......... Selects whether to let the

camera come up with the LCD

monitor enabled or disabled

when it is powered on in a

recording mode. (p.110) INITIALIZE

SETTING: ................... Initialize all the settings. (p.111)

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■ Record Menu

With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ] and press the menu button. To exit the record menu, press the menu button again.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

S MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

RECORDING

MODE: ........................ Switches between recording

modes, such as text, continuous shooting and still picture (p.52).

WHITE BALANCE: .... Switches between the white

balance settings (p.62). +/– (Exposure

compensation):......... Sets the exposure compensation

(p.60).

FOCUS: ...................... Switches between auto focus

and manual focus (p.70).

DATE IMPRINT:......... Records images with date. (p.71)

REDEYE REDUCTION:

.................................... Reduces the red-eye when

shooting live subjects with flash.

(p.72)

MONOCHROME: ....... Records images in Black &

White or sepia. (p.73)

INTERVAL MODE:..... Switches interval (time lapse)

setting on and off (p.74).

S Mode:...................... Sets the shutter speed to a faster

setting for shooting in dim light

(p.77).

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■ Play Menu

With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ] and press the menu button. To exit the play menu, press the menu button again.

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF

]

ZOOM PLAYBACK:... Displays an enlanged image.

(p.85) AUTO PLAYBACK: ... Plays all images automatically

within a preset length of time.

(p.86)

PROTECT: ................. Protects image files from

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

erasure. (p.87)

COPY:......................... Copies shot images from

internal memory to a SmartMedia

memory card, and vice versa.

(p.89)

SELECT FOLDER: .... Plays images shot with another

brand of camera. (p.88)

DPOF:......................... Select this function to generate

recorded images for submission

to digital printing services or

other applications. (p.91)

Erase Menu

With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ]. To exit the erase menu, set the mode dial to another mode.

MENU [ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SEL.:ENTER

Important

Note

• The [PC] setting on the mode dial is used to transfer image files from the camera

]

to a PC.

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE:

.................................... Erases selected images one at a

time (except protected images)

(p.95). ERASE ALL IMAGES:

.................................... Erases all the files from the card

(except protected images) (p.96). ERASE SELECTED IMAGES:

.................................... Erases multiple selected images

(except for protected files) at

once. (p.97)

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Basic Operation/Quick Reference

This section provides introductory information about the Ricoh RDC-5000 digital camera. Further details can be found in the reference pages mentioned below.

Preparations

Loading the Batteries (p.27-29)

q Load the batteries into the camera.

* When using an AC adapter, connect it to

the camera and then to the AC outlet. (p.29)

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Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card (p.32-33)

q Make sure that the camera is turned off.

w Open the card door and insert a

SmartMedia memory card.

• Before using a new SmartMedia memory card, you must first format (initialize) it with the camera. (p.33)

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Setting the Date and Time (p.35-37)

q Slide the power switch and set the mode

dial to [SET UP].

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [DATE

SETTING].

e Press the DISPLAY button to select the

display method.

r Press the ENTER button. t Press the ▼ or ▲ button to change the

flashing digit.

y Press the ENTER button.

Repeat steps t and y above to complete the settings. * Each time you press the ENTER button,

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

u After you have set the number of

minutes, press the ENTER button.

Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedure (p.40-50)

q Slide the power switch and set the mode

dial to [ ].

w Press the CARD/IN button to select

where to record.

e Press the PIC button to select a PIC

(Image quality) mode.

r Select a recording mode.

q Press the MENU button to display the

w Press the ENTER button to select a

t Press the (

select the desired size of the subject.

* Observe the position of the subject by

looking through the viewfinder or at the LCD monitor.

y Press the shutter release button to record

the image.

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record menu and select [RECORDING MODE].

recording mode and then press the MENU button to return to the original display.

) ▼ or ( ) ▲ button to

MENU [SET UP

FORMAT DATE SETTING :1999/1/1 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND :ON AUTO POWER OFF :ON LANGUAGE :ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC VERSION

IMPRINTING MODE:DISPLAY SEL.:ENTER

]

DATE SETTING 1999 1 1 00:00

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

1800x1200 N 1800x1200 N

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Changing the Flash Mode (p.55-59)

q Set the mode dial to [ ]. w Press the flash mode button to select a

flash mode.

You can choose Flash Off (

), Auto ( ), Forced Flash ( ), or Slow synchro mode ( : flashing). The selected mark will be displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel.

e Press the shutter release button to

record the image.

Using the Self-Timer (p.67-68)

q Set the mode dial to [ ]. w Press the self timer button.

The self timer is now set.

mark will be displayed on the LCD

The monitor or on the LCD panel.

e Press the shutter release button to

record the image.

The self timer LED will start flashing and the

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Playback

Playing Back Files (p.82-83)

q Slide the power switch on and set the

mode dial to [

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select a file

you wish to view

* The multi-image and zoom playback features

allow you to view several image files at once or magnify an image. (p.84, 85)

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Erasing

Erasing Files (p.94-97)

q Slide the power switch on and set the

mode dial to [

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the

erase mode and press the ENTER button.

* Remember that files cannot be restored once

they are erased. Before starting to erase a file, make sure that you want to erase it.

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If you selected [ERASE SINGLE IMAGE]

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select a file

you want to erase and press the shutter release button.

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If you selected [ERASE ALL IMAGES]

e Press the shutter release button.

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e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select a file

you want to erase and press the ENTER button.

Repeat step e, as needed, to erase additional files at a time. And press the enter button again to cancel the erasure setting.

r Press the shutter release button.

MENU [ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SEL.:ENTER

ERASE 5/12

SINGLE IMAGE

START :RELEASE

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ERASE ALL IMAGES

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

START :RELEASE CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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ChapterGETTING STARTED

Before Usin g t h e C a m e r a ..................................... 26

Checking the Package Contents ................... 2 6

Attaching the Wrist Strap ............................... 26

Powering the Camera ........................................... 27

Loading the AA Batteries ............................... 27

Using an AC Adapter ...................................... 29

SmartMedia Memory Cards ................................. 31

What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? .......... 3 1

Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card .......... 32

Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card....... 33

Before You Start Recording ................................ 35

Setting the Date and Time .............................. 35

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ........ 37

How to Hold the Camera................................. 37

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Before Using the Camera

Checking the Package Contents

Check that your digital camera comes complete with all the accessories listed below. Read the warranty card and keep it in a safe place.

• Digital camera: .................................................. 1

• Video interface cable:........................................ 1

• Soft case: .......................................................... 1

• AA alkaline batteries: ........................................ 4

• Wrist strap: ........................................................ 1

• Operation manual (this manual): ....................... 1

• Warranty card: ................................................... 1

• PC connection cable (RS-232C) ....................... 1

• Macintosh cable (AUX) ..................................... 1

• USB cable ......................................................... 1

• Software CD-ROM ............................................ 1

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Attach the wrist strap provided to prevent the camera from being dropped during use.

q Pass the small loop of the strap through the wrist

strap eyelet and pass the other end through the loop as illustrated.

Important

Note

• Do not swing the camera around by its strap.

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Powering the Camera

This section explains how to load the batteries (AA alkaline batteries) into the camera and how to connect the AC adapter to power the camera from a household electrical outlet.

Loading the AA Batteries

Mount AA batteries and operate the camera.

Note

• Before using commercially available rechargeable AA Ni-Cd or AA Ni-MH batteries,

Important

• If you use commercial batteries, use of rechargeable AA batteries (nickelcadmium or nickel-metal-hydride batteries) is recommended.

Rechargeable Batteries

read the safety precautions in the accompanying manual.

Note

• Use only the specified AA batteries.

• Never use batteries of an unrecommended type, such as manganese battery,

as this could damage the camera or LCD monitor and cause them to fail.

• Certain types of batteries may become hot after an extended period of use. Allow them to cool before unloading them.

• Do not use commercially available batteries that are designed for specific kinds of equipment (such as those marked “For CD players only”) in this product.

• When purchasing batteries, read the battery instructions carefully to make sure that they can be used for this product.

• Remove the batteries form the camera before leaving it out service for long.

Getting Started

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q Check that the camera is turned off, and

then open the battery cover by pressing the catch and sliding it in the direction shown.

See

“Turning on the Camera” (p.41)

w Load the batteries.

Important

Note

• Make sure that the batteries are loaded with the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals correctly oriented. Do not bring metallic objects, such as a needle, into contact with the battery contact surfaces or electrical connections. Electrostatic damage could result.

e Close the battery cover

Close the battery cover until it clicks into position.

■ Economizing on Batteries

Use of rechargeable Size AA Ni-Cd or AA Ni-MH batteries is recommended for most applications. If a power source is available nearby, you can economize on the batteries by using an AC adapter (optional). In shooting pictures, having the LCD monitor display turned off will help your batteries longer-lived.

● Shooting and Playback Guidelines

The table below gives the approximate recording and playback times that are available with Size AA alkaline batteries, as measured under the following test conditions: [Test conditions]

During shooting: Shoot continuously in a recording mode (shoot at an interval of

30 seconds, without turning off the camera in the middle, with the flash fired 50%, at a 25™⁄ ambient temperature).

During playback: Leave the camera continuously turned on in a playback mode at

a 25™⁄ room temperature.

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Battery type

Size AA alkaline batteries 60 minutes 90 minutes

Ni-Cd batteries (1000 mAh) 40 minutes 60 minutes

Tips to Extend the Recording and Playback Times

* The battery lives indicated above tend to narrow depending on the ambient

environment.

* In an extremely cold environment, warming the batteries by hand, for example, could

allow you to take more pictures. Where the ambient temperature is extremely low, use of rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries is recommend for their cold resistance.

* Choose rechargeable batteries having as high a capacitance as possible. (The

capacitance rating is marked in the unit mAh.)

* Increased use of the flash or zoom feature or the LCD monitor would speed up the

exhaustion of the batteries. Cut their usage to a minimum required.

* The available picture count tends to increase when they are recorded in the 900 ×

600 recording mode.

* Copying or erasing images repeatedly would also accelerate the exhaustion of the

batteries.

• You are advised to make spare batteries available when powering the camera

Note

from the internal batteries alone.

• The battery symbol ( have a diminishing voltage. Make spare batteries available.

Rechargeable Size AA Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries have a characteristic

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tendency to turn off their power immediately when the battery symbol is lit.

Approximate Approximate

Recording Time Playback Time

), when lit, indicates that the camera's internal batteries

Getting Started

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■ Handling Precautions

• Do not use damaged batteries or batteries at the end of their service lives.

• Do not subject the batteries to strong impacts .

Using an AC Adapter

When using the camera for extended periods of time to shoot or playback images, connect an AC adapter (optional) to the camera and power the camera from a household electrical source.

Using the AC Adapter

Before using the AC adapter, be sure to read the safety precautions in the accompanying manual.

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q Check that the camera is turned off, and then open the terminal cover.

See

“Turning on the Camera” (p.41)

w Connect the AC adapter cable to the power supply terminal (DC input)

on the camera.

e Insert the power plug into the electrical outlet.

• If batteries are loaded in the camera while it is connected to a household

Note

power source, the camera is powered from the AC source and not by the batteries.

Important

Note

• Insert the power plug and connection cable securely. If the plug or cable works loose during recording, the data may be lost or damaged.

• If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter while operating the camera (recording, playback, or erasing), the camera will switch off to determine the power source. This may cause the data to be lost or damaged. To avoid this, connect or disconnect the AC adapter while the camera is turned off.

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SmartMedia Memory Cards

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

What is a SmartMedia Memory Card?

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

• Capacity:................... 2 MB, 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB

• Operating voltage: .... 3.3 V

• There are numerous types of SmartMedia memory cards. Before using a

Note

commercially available SmartMedia memory card, check with its manufacturer that it is compatible with your camera.

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

■ Protecting Against Accidental Writing

Attaching a write protect pad to a SmartMedia memory card will prevent accidental erasure or overwriting of recorded files. Remove the write protect pad from the SmartMedia memory card to record or erase data.

If the write protect pad gets dirty, wipe it clean

Note

with a soft, dry cloth.

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protect pad.

Getting Started

■ Handling Precautions

● SmartMedia Memory Cards

• Never remove the SmartMedia memory card while data is being recorded or erased.

• Do not bend, subject to strong force or shock, or drop the SmartMedia memory card.

• Avoid using or storing SmartMedia memory cards in environments that are subject to

static electricity or electrical interference.

• Avoid using or storing SmartMedia memory cards in environments that are subject to high temperature and humidity, where dust accumulates, or in atmospheres where corrosive substances are present.

• Keep the contact surface of the SmartMedia memory card clean and free from dust and foreign matter. Should the contact surface get dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

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• Keep the SmartMedia memory card slot free from dust and foreign matter.

• To avoid possible hazards, keep SmartMedia memory cards away from flames and

do not dispose of them in fire.

• SmartMedia memory cards have a limited service life. Cards that have been used over an extended period of time may fail to record additional files.

● Data

• Data recorded on a SmartMedia memory card may be lost by improper handling by the customer or a third party, by being subjected to electricity or electrical interference, or during camera malfunction or repair. Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damages incurred by such loss of recorded data.

• Do not remove the batteries from the camera, turn off the camera, or connect the AC adapter while data is being recorded on the SmartMedia memory card. The data stored on the SmartMedia memory card could be lost or damaged.

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

Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card

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

Important

Note

• Never insert or remove a SmartMedia memory card while the camera is turned on.

■ Inserting Card

q Check that the camera is turned off,

and then open the card door.

See

“Turning on the Camera” (p.41)

w Insert the SmartMedia memory card

into the card insert slot and close the card door.

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

Contact surface

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Note

• Insert the SmartMedia memory card in the correct direction. Do not insert it at an angle.

• The camera will not turn on when the card door is open.

■ Removing Card

q Check that the camera is turned off, and

then open the card door.

See

“Turning on the Camera” (p.41)

w Press the button and pull the

SmartMedia memory card straight out of the slot.

Pressing the button will cause the SmartMedia memory card to pop out a little. Then, pull it straight out of position.

e Close the card door.

Important

Note

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

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

Getting Started

Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card

Before using a new SmartMedia memory card or a SmartMedia memory card that has been used on another device (such as a PC), you need to format (initialize) it with the camera.

Important

Note

• Formatting will erase all the files recorded on the SmartMedia memory card (including protected files).

• Do not format SmartMedia memory cards on a PC.

• The SmartMedia formatted by the other device may not be used.

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q Insert the SmartMedia memory card and

slide the power switch to turn on the camera.

“Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card” (p.32)

See

“ Turning On the Camera” (p.41)

w Set the mode dial to [ ].

The setup menu will be displayed.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[FORMAT] and press the ENTER button.

r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[FORMAT MEMORY CARD] and press the ENTER button.

t Press the shutter release button.

The “FORMATTING” message is displayed while the camera is formatting the SmartMedia memory card.

When formatting is completed, the setup menu will reappear. Turn the mode dial to choose another mode.

MENU [SET UP

FORMAT DATE SETTING :1999/1/1 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND :ON AUTO POWER OFF :ON LANGUAGE :ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC VERSION

SEL.:ENTER

MENU [FORMAT

FORMAT MEMORY CARD

FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

FORMAT

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

]

MEMORY CARD

• A SmartMedia memory card with a write protect pad attached to it cannot

Note

be formatted. Remove the pad to format the SmartMedia memory card.

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Before You Start Recording

This section explains the initial camera adjustments and pointers you should know before starting to record pictures.

Setting the Date and Time

The date and time are recorded when you shoot a picture. You will need to adjust these settings when you first use the camera and each time you change time zones on trips.

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

Note

• Time is displayed in the 24-hour clock format. Midnight is expressed as 00:00 and noon as 12:00.

q Slide the center button of power switch

to turn on the camera.

“Turning On the Camera” (p.41)

See

w Set the mode dial to [ ].

The setup menu is displayed.

Getting Started

• To cancel the operation, turn the mode

Note

dial to another mode.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [DATE

SETTING].

MENU [SET UP

FORMAT DATE SETTING :1999/1/1 KEEP SETTINGS BEEP SOUND :ON AUTO POWER OFF :ON LANGUAGE :ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE :NTSC VERSION

IMPRINTING MODE:DISPLAY SEL.:ENTER

]

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r Press the DISPLAY button to select the

date display method.

There are three methods available to display the date as follows:

1999/5/15 ➝ May 15 1999 ➝ 15 May 1999 Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the display method is switched from one position to the next in the sequence shown above. Press the DISPLAY button to select the desired date display method.

t Press the ENTER button.

The date setting menu is displayed.

• To cancel the operation and return to

Note

the setup menu, press the MENU button.

y Press the ▼ or ▲ button to change the

flashing digit.

Forwarding the digit

Press the ▲ ( ) button. Keep pressing the button to forward the digit fast.

Reversing the digit

Press the ▼ ( ) button. Keep pressing the button to reverse the digit fast.

u Press the ENTER button to flash the digit

you want changed.

Repeat steps y and u above to make necessary corrections.

• Each time you press the ENTER

Note

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

i After you have set the number of

minutes, press the ENTER button again.

The clock gets started and the LCD monitor returns to the SET UP menu. Turn the mode dial to select another mode.

DATE SETTING 1999 1 1 00:00

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

DATE SETTING 1999 1 1 00:00

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

DATE SETTING 1999 1 15 10:12

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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• You can set the time correctly by pressing the ENTER button at the same

Note

time as a time signal sounds.

• Press the MENU button in the middle of an operation to cancel it.

• The date and time settings are reset if the battery has been removed for

about 3 minutes or longer, as at replacement. Set the date and time again.

Tips

How to Verify the Date and Time

Press the ENTER button to view the date and time settings in the LCD monitor for verification. See “LCD Monitor Display Function” (p.50).

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness

You can adjust the brightness setting of the LCD monitor.

q Turn the brightness adjustment dial on

the bottom of the camera, left or right to adjust the LCD monitor brightness to a favorable setting for viewing.

How To Hold the Camera

Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in blurred images. To avoid camera shake, hold the camera in the fashion prescribed below. Be particularly careful to avoid camera shake with telephoto zoom shots.

Getting Started

q Hold the camera steady with both hands with the elbows lightly

touching your body.

● When viewing through the viewfinder With the camera lightly pressed against your head, aim it at your subject and look through the viewfinder.

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● When viewing through the LCD monitor Hold the camera firmly in both hands, and aim it at your subject and look through the LCD monitor.

w Press the shutter release button lightly

with your fingertip.

Important

Note

• Pressing the shutter release button at once with the finger initially apart from it could result in a blurred image.

• When an image of a subject that has been shot with the camera held in

Note

vertical position is played, the subject will look sideways.

Be careful to keep the camera lens, flash, and the flash sensor reception window from being covered by your fingers or hair.

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BASIC SHOOTING

Basic Shooting ...................................................... 40

Operation Flow ................................................ 40

Turning on the Camera................................... 41

Selecting IN/CARD (Internal memory/

SmartMedia memory card) Memory .............. 42

Selecting a PIC (Image quality) Mode ........... 43

Selecting a Recording Mode .......................... 44

Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom) ......... 45

How to View Images on the LCD Monitor..... 4 7

Shooting (Still Picture Mode)......................... 48

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Basic Shooting

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

Operation Flow

To record an image, follow the steps below:

Turn on the Camera

Slide the power switch to turn the camera on and set the mode dial to [ ] (p.41).

Select IN/CARD (Internal memory/SmartMedia memory card) Memory

Select the internal memory (

Select a PIC (Image quality) Mode

Choose from six picture modes ( , , , , , and

Select a Recording Mode

Choose from three recording modes ( and ) (p.44).

) (p.43).

) or SmartMedia ( ). (p.42)

Set the Size of the Subject

Use the ▼ or ▲ button to select the size of the subject (p.45)

Check the position of the subject

Check the position of the subject on the viewfinder or on the LCD monitor (p.47).

Shoot

Press the shutter release button (p.48).

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Turning on the Camera

Slide the power switch to turn the camera on and slide the switch again to turn it off.

q Slide the center button of power switch

to on.

w Set the mode dial to [ ].

The camera will turn on and the monitor cover will open.

The LCD panel or the LCD monitor will display recording information.

● LCD Monitor Display

Press the DISPLAY button to switch displays appearing on the LCD monitor. If the LCD monitor is not used, press the DISPLAY button to save the batteries. Press the DISPLAY button again to enable the LCD monitor. You may set the camera to come up with the LCD monitor disabled when it is powered on. See “Changing the LCD Setting” (p.110).

• Slide the power switch again and the power will turn off, with the lens

Note

Tips

barrier and monitor cover closed. In a play or erase mode, the lens barrier won’t open or close when you turn on the power switch.

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The camera will turn off automatically (auto power-off) to conserve the battery if it is left idle (no buttons, switches or other controls operated) for more than 5 minutes. To resume use, turn the power on again. You can disable the auto power-off mode. See “Auto Power Off Setting” (p.103). ＊ The auto power-off mode does not function when the camera is

Basic Shooting

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• If the keep settings function is enabled, the flash, exposure

Note

compensation, white balance, recording mode, date imprint, language, card/in and S mode settings in effect just before the camera was turned off are saved. See “Keep settings” (p.106).

Selecting IN/CARD (Internal memory/SmartMedia memory card) Memory

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

■ Switching Modes

The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the recording destination:

Internal memory SmartMedia memory card

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q Press the CARD/IN button and select a

recording destination ( ).

The recording destination changes each time the CARD/IN button is pressed. Press the CARD/IN button and make your choice.

• If a SmartMedia memory card is

Note

mounted in the camera when it is turned on, the LCD monitor or the LCD panel. Enable the save mode to set internal memory as a recording destination. See “Keep

Settings” (p.106).

mark appears on the

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Selecting a PIC (Image quality) Mode

The camera offers six picture (PIC) modes – and – to suit your photographic needs. Each mode has its own compression ratio.

■ Switching PIC (Image quality) Modes

The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the PIC mode:

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■ Selecting a PIC (Image quality) Mode

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Basic Shooting

q Press the PIC button and select a PIC

(Image quality) mode (

Pressing the PIC button displays the settings menu. The PIC (Image quality) mode changes each time the PIC button is pressed. Press the PIC button and make your choice.

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● Approximate File Sizes by PIC (Image quality) Mode

PIC Mode Approx. File Size

1800F 795 KB 1800N 401 KB 1800E 204 KB

• Image sizes are 1792 × 1200 pixels and 896 × 600 pixels.

Note

PIC Mode Approx. File Size

900F 270 KB 900N 139 KB 900E 73 KB

• The table below shows the maximum number of recordable images associated with each PIC mode.

Size PIC mode Approx. No. of recordable images

F mode 9

1792 × 1200

N mode 19 E mode 38 F mode 29

896 × 600

N mode 55 E mode 99

* In the case of a 8 MB SmartMedia memory card (in each PIC mode)

For the number of recordable images by SmartMedia memory card capacity and by PIC (Image quality) mode, see “Recording Capacities” (p.127).

* With this product and in this manual, the resolutions are stated as 1800 × 1200 and

900 × 600.

Selecting a Recording Mode

The camera offers three recording modes – still, text and continuous shooting. Select the mode best suited to your photographic needs.

■ Switching Recording Modes

The mode screen changes in the following sequence as you switch the recording mode:

Still Mode Text Mode Continuous shooting mode

1800x1200 N

Note

• Set Keep Setting to save the recording mode setting.

• See “Keep Settings” (p.106).

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■ Selecting a Recording Mode (for the PIC mode)

This mode is used to record an image.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu will be displayed.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[RECORDING MODE].

• To cancel an operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

e Press the ENTER button to choose the

recording mode ( ).

The recording mode selected will take effect. Press the MENU button to cancel the recording menu.

● Other recording modes Text mode (p.52) Continuous shooting mode (p.53)

Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)

By pressing the ▼ or ▲ button, you can vary the size of the subject on the LCD monitor without changing the distance between yourself and the subject (equivalent to 38 — 86 mm in 35 mm camera format).

Basic Shooting

■ Zooming In (Telephoto Setting)

q Press the ▲ ( ) button.

The subject will become larger (telephoto) and the zoom indication bar will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the ▲ button to adjust the subject size to your liking.

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■ Zooming Out (Wide Angle Setting)

q Press the ▼ ( ) button.

The subject will become smaller (wide) and the zoom indication bar will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the ▼ button to adjust the subject size to your liking.

■ Digital Zoom Function

If you keep the ▲ ( ) button for at least 2 seconds when the lens is set at the maximum telephoto position, the digital zoom function is triggered to add an enhanced telephotographic effect to your shot.

Before using the digital zoom function, make sure that the LCD monitor is On. When the LCD monitor is off, press the DISPLAY button.

When shooting, a frame appears on the LCD monitor as shown on the right, delineating the scope of the digital zoom. At playback, the shot will be played back in the same way as a normal shot. To disable the digital zoom function, press the ▼

) button.

(

When the digital zoom function is enabled, shots taken will be recorded in

Note

640 × 480 pixel format.

Keep the button pressed for 2 seconds or more

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How to View Images on the LCD Monitor

Check the position of your subject by looking through the viewfinder or at the LCD monitor.

■ Viewing Through the Viewfinder

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

● Shooting Scope

Frame the subject within the viewfinder.

● Short-Distance Correction Frame

Compose your subject within this range when the distance to it is about 0.4 m and you are using the standard lens.

● Autofocus Field

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

■ Viewing Through the LCD Monitor

Aim the camera at the subject while viewing through the LCD monitor.

● Shooting Scope

Frame the subject within the LCD monitor screen.

● Autofocus Field

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

Basic Shooting

• The shaded area and dotted lines are shown for illustration purposes only and

Note

do not actually appear on the LCD monitor.

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Shooting (Still Picture Mode)

Basic shooting instructions are given below. Hold the camera correctly to keep it steady.

“How to Hold the Camera” (p.37)

See

q Aim the camera at your subject.

Set the wide angle and use macro mode to shoot subjects closer than 40 cm (15.8 inches).

“Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting)” (p.76)

See

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to set the size

of the subject.

“Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)”

See

(p.45) “How to View Images on the LCD Monitor” (p.47)

e Press the shutter release button lightly

with your fingertip.

The shutter release button works in a two-step action. When you press it lightly (halfway), the autofocus function is triggered to focus on the subject automatically. Keep the camera as steady as possible during this step to ensure correct focusing.

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The AF indication LED (green) will light when the subject is in focus. The focus, exposure and white balance settings are set at this point.

• A flashing AF indication LED indicates that the subject is out of focus. If

Note

this occurs, use the focus lock function. See “Focus Lock Shooting” (p.68).

• If the “SLOW SHUTTER” message appears on the LCD monitor, you are

recommended to shoot with the flash enabled or in S mode to avoid camera shake that tends to occur in this situation. See “Changing Flash

Modes” (p.55) and “S Mode (Shutter Speed)” (p.77).

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● Forced, Slow synchro and Auto Flash Modes. In forced or auto flash mode, the flash LED lights (in red) when you press the shutter release button lightly in low light conditions.

Note

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

r Press the shutter release button down

fully without removing your finger.

A beep will sound and the picture you have shot appears in the LCD monitor before it is recorded. The available recording picture count in the LCD panel or monitor is then decremented by one.

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

Note

• The beep will sound continuously if recording fails. Stop recording and reshoot the picture.

• The available recording picture count in the LCD monitor may increase depending on whether you turn on or off the camera, switch the mode dial, or change the PIC mode.

• If it is unnecessary to confirm the picture you have taken, press the ▼ or ▲ button to start recording immediately. You may also change the shot

picture confirmation time. See “Changing LCD Confirmation” (p.109).

How to Cancel Recording

When you press down the shutter release button fully, the shot image will appear in the LCD monitor. While the image is on display, you can cancel its recording. do the following:

• Press the MENU button. And press the ENTER button when a recording canceled message is displayed.

Basic Shooting

Tips

Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time

The camera will switch off automatically (auto power-off) to conserve the battery if it is left idle (no buttons, switches or other controls operated) for about 5 minutes. When you require more time to compose a shot, disable the auto power-off feature. Have spare batteries or an AC adapter handy before using the camera for an extended period of time. See “Auto Power Off Setting” (p.103).

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■ When Focusing is Difficult

You may experience difficulty focusing on the following subjects:

• Objects with little or no contrast (such as the sky, white walls, and car hoods)

• Flat two-dimensional objects with only horizontal lines and no significant protrusions

or indentations

• Fast-moving targets

• Low-brightness objects (in dark places)

• Strongly backlit objects and objects struck by strong reflected light

• Flickering objects (such as fluorescent lights)

When shooting subjects like these, focus on another subject that is located at about the same distance and then aim at the target with that focus setting.

“Focus Lock Shooting” (p.68).

See

Tips

LCD Monitor Display Function

Press the ENTER button to display recording information, such as the recording mode, picture mode, and recordable picture count, on the LCD monitor. Each time you press the ENTER button, the display will switch in the following order:

Recordable Picture

Count Display Information Display No Display

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ADVANCED SHOOTING

Changing Recording Modes ................................ 52

Text Mode......................................................... 52

Continuous Shooting Mode ........................... 53

Changing Flash Modes ........................................ 5 5

Flash Off Mode ................................................ 56

Auto Mode ........................................................ 57

Forced Flash Mode ......................................... 58

Slow Synchro Mode ........................................ 59

Setting the Exposure Compensation.................. 60

Setting the Exposure Compensation............ 60

Changing the White Balance Mode..................... 62

Daylight Mode.................................................. 63

Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode) ...................... 64

Tungsten Light Mode...................................... 65

Fluorescent Light Mode.................................. 66

Special Shooting Functions ................................ 67

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

Focus Lock Shooting...................................... 68

Manual Focus Shooting.................................. 70

Date Imprinting Mode ..................................... 71

Redeye Reduction Mode ................................ 72

Monochrome Mode (Black & White) Sepia... 73

Interval (Time lapse) Shooting Mode ............ 74

Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting) ........... 7 6

S Mode (Shutter Speed).................................. 77

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Changing Recording Modes

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This section explains how to change recording modes.

• For explanations of the recording mode indications appearing on the LCD

Note

monitor, see “Selecting a Recording Mode” (p.44).

Text Mode

Records text in a crisp image by accentuating the black portion of the text, with the hues of the surrounding areas being suppressed.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu is displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[RECORDING MODE].

e Press the ENTER button to select the

[ ] mark.

Text mode is now set. Press the MENU button to close the record menu.

The recording mode setting is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject.

• The flash will not fire in text mode.

Note

• Set Keep Setting to save the recording mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.106).

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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How to Cancel Recording

When you press down the shutter release button fully, the shot image will appear in the LCD monitor. While the image is on display, you can cancel its recording. do the following:

• Press the MENU button. And press the ENTER button when a recording canceled message is displayed.

How To Cancel the Text Mode

Follow the procedures on the previous page and switch to another mode in step e.

Continuous Shooting Mode

Shoots a subject continuously while the shutter release button is held depressed. The focus is locked in the state in effect when you press the shutter release button and the subject is shot continuously at a rate of about one image a second. This function lets you conveniently capture the beset moment of photography.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu is displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

Advanced Shooting

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[RECORDING MODE].

e Press the ENTER button to select the

[ ] mark.

The continuous shooting mode is now set. Press the MENU button to cancel the record menu. (See “Keep Settings” (p.106).)

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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The recording mode setting is displayed on the

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LCD monitor.

When you continue pressing the shutter release button, the camera will take one picture about every second continuously. Continuous shooting stops when you release the shutter release button, and

RECORDING

the images that have been shot so far are recorded automatically. The message “RECORDING” appears on the LCD.

• In Continuous shooting mode, the focus

Important

Note

and exposure adjustment level are locked in the status in effect when you press the shutter release button.

• The flash does not fire in continuous shooting mode.

• The maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously depends on

Note

the picture mode.

No. of Pixels F Mode N Mode E Mode 1800 × 1200 2 5 9

900 × 600 7 14 28

• The maximum number of pictures that can be taken continuously at once is indicated above. The available space of the SmartMedia memory card or internal memory may allow continued shooting.

• Continuous shooting stops when as many as 9,999 files have been recorded. In this case, format the SmartMedia memory card or internal memory card to resume continuous shooting.

• In continuous shooting mode, no image appears on the LCD while pictures are being taken.

• Set Keep Setting to save the recording mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.106).

Canceling the Mode Setting

In step e above, turn the mode dial to choose another mode.

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Changing Flash Modes

This section explains how to change the flash mode. Switch the flash mode to meet your photographic needs.

■ Flash Modes

The mode screen will change in the following sequence as you switch the flash mode:

Flash Off Mode Auto Mode Forced Flash Mode Slow synchro Mode

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* The factory default setting is flash off mode.

• When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0.4 m (15.8 inches)

Important

Note

with the flash activated, the light from the flash may appear red in the resultant shot. The subject may also appear white due to over-exposure. To avoid these problems, switch the camera to flash off mode.

• The flash will not fire in text mode or continuous shooting mode.

Note

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

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the flash mode setting. See “Keep settings” (p.106).

• When shooting a subject with the flash activated, if the subject appears dark on the LCD monitor, zoom to a wider angle. The subject may be difficult to focus on with the telephoto setting.

• Shooting in red-eye reduction mode will reduce red eyes appearing in the resultant picture. See “Redeye Reduction Mode” (p.72).

Effective Range of the Flash

When you shoot in daylight with the flash activated (daylight synchro photography), the flash has an effective range of about 0.4 to 3.0 m (1.3 ft to 9.9 ft) for the telephoto setting and 0.4 to 3.4 m (1.3 ft to 11.2 ft) for the wide-angle setting. The subject will appear dark in the picture if the light from the flash fails to reach it.

Advanced Shooting

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Flash Off Mode

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In flash off mode, the flash is disabled even in dark conditions. Use this mode for shooting where use of the flash is prohibited or where adequate room illumination is available.

q Set the mode dial to [ ].

w Press the flash mode button to select

[ ].

The flash off mode is now set.

The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button to record the image without firing the flash.

• The shutter speed slows automatically when you shoot in dark places.

Important

Note

For best results, hold the camera steady or mount the camera on a tripod. Take extra care in holding the camera steady when using the telephoto setting ( ).

How To Cancel the Flash Off Mode

Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode.

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Auto Mode

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This mode automatically discharges the flash when it detects low ambient light or backlighting. This mode allows you to respond appropriately to a wide range of standard shooting conditions.

q Set the mode dial to [ ].

w Press the flash mode button to select

mark.

This auto mode is now set.

The

mark, which signifies auto mode, appears only on the LCD monitor. If the mark is not shown in the LCD panel, the camera is in auto mode. When you press the shutter release button, this mode automatically discharges the flash when the camera detects low ambient light or backlighting. The flash LED will light (red) when you press the shutter release button lightly.

Advanced Shooting

• The flash LED will pulse while the flash is charging and the LCD monitor will

Note

Important

momentarily blacken. You will not be able to shoot during this interval.

• Subjects shot from less than 0.4 m (15.8 inches) away may be over-

Note

exposed and appear bleached out in the picture. To avoid this, switch to the flash off mode.

How to Cancel the Auto Mode

Press the flash mode button and switch to another mode.

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Forced Flash Mode

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When you take a picture against the light or under strong light, the subject’s face may appear in the shade in the resultant shot. Use forced flash mode to reduce this effect. In this mode, the flash will fire regardless of the ambient light level.

q Set the mode dial to [ ].

w Press the flash mode button to light

mark.

The forced flash mode is now set.

The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel. Press the shutter release button to take the picture using the flash. The flash LED will light (red) when you press the shutter release button lightly.

• The flash LED blinks and the LCD

Note

monitor is cleared while the flash is charging. Pictures cannot be taken in this state.

Important

• When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0.4 m (15.8 inches)

Note

with the flash activated, the subject may appear white in the resultant shot due to over-exposure. To avoid this problem, switch to flash off mode.

How To Cancel the Forced Flash Mode

Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode.

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Slow Synchro Mode

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Slows down the shutter release speed when you shoot a subject with the flash activated, to prevent the background alone from being darkened.

q Set the mode dial to [ ].

w Press the flash mode button to blink the

mark.

The slow synchro mode is now set.

The flash mode setting is displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel. When you press the shutter release button, the subject is shot in slow synchro mode with the flash activated. The flash LED lights (red) as you press the shutter release button lightly.

Advanced Shooting

• The flash LED blinks and the LCD

Note

monitor is cleared while the flash is charging. Pictures cannot be taken in this state.

Important

• When you shoot a subject located closer than about 0.4 m (15.8 inches)

Note

with the flash activated, the subject may appear white in the resultant shot due to over-exposure. To avoid this problem, switch to flash off mode.

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

How To Cancel Slow Synchro Mode

Press the flash mode button and switch to another flash mode.

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Setting the Exposure Compensation

As long as the subject is centered in the shooting range, you can take the picture normally as the camera will automatically adjust the exposure compensation for backlighting. If there is a significant difference in brightness between the background and subject, however, the subject tends to be under- or over-exposed. Exposure compensation is useful in this situation. You can also use exposure compensation to produce intentionally under- or over-exposed images.

● Exposure Compensation Range ±2.0 EV (in 0.5 EV steps)

● Shooting Against the Light The bright background will make the subject appear under-exposed. Set the exposure compensation level to a positive value to adjust the exposure.

Important

• If the subject is not centered in the shooting range when taking a picture

Note

against the light, the camera will not assume that the subject is in a backlit state. Exposure compensation is required in this situation.

● Shooting a White Image If you shoot an image that appears generally white, the shot will be under-exposed as a whole, with people appearing dark and white objects appearing gray. Set the exposure compensation level to a positive (+) value to adjust the exposure.

● Shooting a Black Image If you shoot an image that appears generally black, the shot will be over-exposed as a whole, with people appearing white and black objects appearing gray. Set the exposure compensation level to a negative (–) value to adjust the exposure. Follow the same procedure when shooting a person under a spotlight, for example.

Setting the Exposure Compensation

Set the exposure compensation level.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

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w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select +/–

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[Exposure Compensation] and press the ENTER button.

The exposure compensation settings menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation and return to the

Note

record menu, press the MENU button.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

e Press the zoom button to change the

compensation level.

Increasing the Compensation Level in 0.5 EV Steps

Press the ▲ ( ) button. Keep pressing the button increases the compensation level fast.

Reducing the Compensation Level in 0.5 EV Steps

Press the ▼ ( ) button. Keep pressing the button reduces the compensation level fast.

r Press the shutter release button to shoot

the subject.

When you press the shutter release button lightly (halfway), the LCD monitor switches to a normal display. Press down the shutter release button fully to shoot the subject. When the shooting ends, the setup menu is displayed again on the LCD monitor. To accept the new adjustment level, press the ENTER button; to cancel it, press the MENU button to return to the record menu. Then, press the menu button once again to exit the record menu.

+/–

+2.0

–2.0 EV+0.0 BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

Advanced Shooting

How To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Setting

Follow the above procedures and set the compensation level to [±0.0] in step e.

• The exposure compensation level setting is canceled when you turn the

Note

power switch off. Enable the keep settings mode to save the exposure compensation level setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.106).

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Changing the White Balance Mode

The white balance mode adjusts the white balance so that you can capture your subject in its natural colors regardless of the light source. The auto mode will suffice in most situations. The auto mode automatically adjusts the white balance based on the white areas, ensuring that white is reproduced as white regardless of the light source. Consequently, a subject that lacks in white tones as a whole or that is dominated by dark tones may not achieve an appropriate white balance. Change the white balance mode to shoot such subjects.

Switching White Balance Modes

The mode screen will change in the following sequence as you switch the white balance mode:

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Fluorescent Light Mode Tungsten Light Mode

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曇天モード

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* The factory default setting is auto mode.

Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto Mode

• Monochrome objects

• Objects lit by multiple light sources

• In auto mode, subjects lacking in white tones may not achieve an appropriate

Note

white balance. When shooting such subjects, add a white object to the composition.

• White balance modes can only be set in recording mode and not in playback mode.

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

• Enable the keep settings mode to save the white balance mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.106).

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■ Displaying the Settings Menu

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[WHITE BALANCE] and press the ENTER button.

The white balance settings menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation and return to the

Note

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

record menu, press the MENU button.

● Switching from One White Balance Mode to Another You can switch from one white balance mode to another from the settings menu that is displayed. See the following sections concerning each mode. Daylight Mode (p.63) Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode) (p.64) Fluorescent Light Mode (p.66) Tungsten Light Mode (p.65)

Daylight Mode

Choose this mode to shoot subjects outdoors that have difficulty achieving auto white balance correction.

• Select this mode from the white balance mode setup menu. See “Displaying

Note

the Settings Menu” (p.63).

Advanced Shooting

q Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the

mark.

Daylight mode is now set.

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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w Press the shutter release button to shoot

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the subject.

Important

• The color tones of a subject will vary depending on weather conditions,

Note

such as fine or cloudy skies.

How To Cancel Daylight Mode

Press the ▼ or ▲ button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode.

Cloudy Mode (Overcast Mode)

Choose this mode to shoot subjects outdoors under cloudy skies where the appropriate white balance is difficult to achieve in auto mode.

• Select this mode from the white balance mode setup menu. See “Displaying

Note

the Settings Menu” (p.63).

q Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the

mark.

The cloudy mode is now set.

w Press the shutter release button to shoot

the subject.

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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• The color tones of a subject will vary depending on weather conditions,

Note

such as fine or cloudy skies.

How To Cancel the Cloudy (Overcast) Mode

Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [AUTO] in the setup menu.

Tungsten Light Mode

Choose this mode to shoot subjects under tungsten light where an appropriate white balance is difficult to achieve.

• Select this mode from the white balance mode settings menu. See

Note

“Displaying the Settings Menu” (p.63).

q Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the

mark.

The tungsten light mode is now set.

w Press the shutter release button to shoot

the subject.

Important

• The color tones of a subject will vary depending on the type of light source

Note

(tungsten light).

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

Advanced Shooting

How To Cancel the Tungsten Light Mode

Press the ▼ or ▲ button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode.

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Fluorescent Light Mode

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Choose this mode to shoot subjects under fluorescent light where an appropriate white balance is difficult to achieve.

• Select this mode from the white balance mode settings menu. See

Note

“Displaying the Settings Menu” (p.63).

q Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the

mark.

The fluorescent light mode is now set.

w Press the shutter release button to shoot

the subject.

Important

• The color tones of a subject will vary depending on the type of light source

Note

(fluorescent light).

WHITE BALANCE

AUTO

CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

How To Cancel the Fluorescent Light Mode

Press the ▼ or ▲ button on the setup menu to switch to auto mode.

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Special Shooting Functions

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This digital camera offers a variety of shooting techniques in addition to basic photography.

Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer offers a convenient way to take group pictures with the photographer included. Mount the camera on a tripod or a flat, secure surface to shoot pictures with the self-timer.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

self timer button.

The self timer is now set.

The self timer will be displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel.

Advanced Shooting

w Decide the composition of the picture,

position the camera securely, and press the shutter release button.

The self timer LED will start flashing and the shutter will be released with an approximate delay of 10 seconds. The self timer LED will stay lit for about 2 seconds before the shutter is released and the beep sound will be heard. The self-timer mode ends automatically when the shutter is released.

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

Note

• The self-timer setting is canceled when you switch the camera from the recording mode to another mode or when you slide the power switch.

Tips

Remote Control

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

Focus Lock Shooting

Usually, the auto focus function focuses the camera on the subject that appears in the autofocus field on the LCD monitor or on the viewfinder. If the subject is located outside the autofocus field, it may appear blurred in the resultant shot. Use the focus lock to ensure accurate focusing on the subject.

“How to View Images on the LCD Monitor” (p.47)

See

■ When to Use the Focus Lock

If the subject is not positioned inside the autofocus field on the LCD monitor, a blurred image will result, since the background, not the subject, is in focus.

If an object other than the subject occupies a major portion of the autofocus field, the camera will focus on the backgroung, producing a blurred image of the persons.

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■ How to Use the Focus Lock

q Press the ▼ ( ) or ▲ ( ) button to

set the size of your subject.

w Bring the subject on which you wish to

focus into the autofocus field.

e Press the shutter release button lightly

and hold it.

The focus will be locked at this point. The focus lamp (green) will light.

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Advanced Shooting

r Decide the composition of the shot by

moving the camera with the shutter release button held, and then press the shutter release button down fully.

• You can also use the manual focus to focus on the subject. See “Manual

Note

Focus Shooting” (p.70).

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Manual Focus Shooting

The manual focus function can be used to manually adjust the focal setting for subjects difficult to bring into focus with autofocus.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[FOCUS].

e Press the ENTER button to select [MF]

and press the MENU button.

The manual focus function is now set.

r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to focus on the

subject and press the shutter release button to take the picture.

To vary the size of the subject on the LCD monitor, press the ▲ (

) or ▼ ( ) button

with the shutter release button lightly pressed.

How To Cancel the Manual Focus Mode

Follow the above procedures and select [AF] in step e.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :MF DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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Date Imprinting Mode

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Use this mode to record images imprinted with the date.

• The date is displayed in the format that has been selected with the DATE

Note

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu is displayed.

Note

SETTING option in the setup menu. See “Setting the Date and Time” (p.35).

• To cancel the operation, press the MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [DATE

IMPRINT].

e Press the ENTER button to select

between [DATE] and [DATE/TIME]. And then press the MENU button.

The date (1999/5/15) is displayed if you have chosen [DATE], or the date and time (1999/5/15 10:12) is displayed if you have chosen [DATE/ TIME]. Date imprint mode is now set.

r Press the shutter release button to shoot

the subject.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :DATE REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

Advanced Shooting

How To Cancel Date Imprinting Mode

Follow the above procedures and select [OFF] in step e.

Note

• Enable the save mode to save the date imprinting mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.106).

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Redeye Reduction Mode

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

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu is displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

“REDEYE REDUCTION”.

e Press the ENTER button to select [ON]

and press the MENU button.

The redeye reduction mode is now set.

r Press the shutter release button to shoot

the subject.

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

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:ON MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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Note

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

How To Cancel Red-eye Reduction Mode

Follow the procedures on the previous page and select [OFF] in step e.

Monochrome Mode (Black & White) Sepia

Shoots subjects in black & white or sepia images.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu is displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[MONOCHROME].

MENU button.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

Advanced Shooting

]

e Press the ENTER button to select

between [B&W] and [SEPIA] and press the MENU button.

Select [B&W] to shoot in black & white images or [SEPIA] to shoot in sepia images. The monochrome mode is now set.

r Press the shutter relesase button to

shoot the subject.

When you choose monochrome mode,

Note

the white balance mode does not function.

How To Cancel Monotone Mode

Follow the above procedures and select [OFF] in step e.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :B&W INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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Interval (Time lapse) Shooting Mode

The camera can be set to take pictures automatically at preset times. The times can be set in steps of 30 seconds from 30 seconds to 3 hours. For example, if you set a time of 1 hour, the camera will release the shutter every hour, taking pictures continuously until the SmartMedia memory card runs out of available memory.

Important

Note

• Check the remaining number of pictures that can be stored on the SmartMedia memory card and the internal memory card before starting interval (time lapse) shooting. The auto power off will be activated after 24 hours.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[INTERVAL MODE] and press the ENTER button.

The interval timer (time lapse) settings menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button. The screen returns to record menu.

e Press the ENTER button until the digit

you want to set starts to flash.

• Each time you press the ENTER

Note

button, the flashing digit will change, from the hour to the minute to the second.

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [INTERVAL

]

0:00:00

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to change the

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value of the digit that is flashing.

Repeat steps e and r above to set the desired interval in steps of 30 seconds.

MENU [INTERVAL

1:30:00

]

Increasing the Values

Press the ▲ ( ) button. Keep pressing the button increases the values quickly.

Decreasing the Values

Press the ▼ ( ) button. Keep pressing the button decreases the values quickly.

t Press the ENTER button again after

setting the digit of second.

The interval timer (time lapse) function is now enabled and the record menu is displayed.

y Press the MENU button.

The record menu will close and exit to the normal display, and the “INTERVAL” message will appear on the LCD monitor.

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

RECORDING MODE : WHITE BALANCE :AUTO +

/– :OFF FOCUS :AUTO DATE IMPRINT :OFF REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF MONOCHROME :OFF INTERVAL MODE :ON

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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INTERVAL

]

Advanced Shooting

u Press the shutter release button.

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

• The actual time between shots may become longer than the preset value

Note

depending on the PIC (Image quality) and flash mode settings.

• Use of an AC adapter to power the camera is recommended for interval (time lapse) shooting.

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How To Cancel Interval Shooting

If the “INTERVAL” message lights up on the LCD monitor, take the following procedures:

• Follow the procedures on the previous page and set the interval (time lapse) timer to [0:00:00].

• Slide the power switch off.

• Set the mode dial to switch to another mode.

How To Cancel Shooting

The “INTERVAL” message flashes on the LCD monitor while interval (time lapse) shooting is in progress. To cancel shooting while in progress, take the following procedures:

• Slide the power switch off.

• Set the mode dial to switch to another mode.

Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting)

Macro photography allows you to take a closeup picture of a subject. Macro photography up to about 4 cm close is made possible by setting the lens to the widest angle position. With the lens set at an other position, macro photography as close as about 40 cm is possible.

q Set the mode dial to [ ].

w Bring the camera close to the subject

and decide the composition of the picture. Press the shutter release lightly to set the focus.

e Gently press the shutter release button

down fully to take the picture.

Important

Note

• The focusing range is so small in macro mode that the focus can be lost if the camera is moved. Make sure the camera is firmly positioned by mounting it on a tripod, for example, to keep it steady when shooting.

• Light from the flash may appear red in shots taken in flash mode. The subject may also appear white in the resultant shot due to over-exposure.

• Since the field of view throught the viewfinder and the shooting range are shifted by a wide margin, take pictures by confirming the shooting range through the LCD or with the camera connected to a TV receiver.

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Tips

Focal Range for Macro Shooting

Use macro mode for subjects located about 4 cm (1.6 inches) to 40 cm (15.8 inches) away.

Shutter Release Button

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

Important

Note

• Pictures take in S mode may occasionally have some noise.

S Mode (Shutter Speed)

S mode, the shutter is released faster to make low light shots possible. If the “SLOW SHUTTER” message appears on the LCD monitor when you point the camera at a dark subject and press the shutter release button lightly, S mode will help reduce camera shake that tends to occur in this situation.

Important

• Pictures taken in S mode may occasionally have some noise.

Note

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The record menu will be displayed.

Advanced Shooting

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [S

MODE].

e Press the ENTER button to select [ON]

and press the MENU button.

The S mode is now set.

MENU [RECORD

S MODE :OFF

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

MENU [RECORD

S MODE :ON

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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r Press the shutter release button to take

the picture.

The camera will automatically determine whether to shoot in S mode or not according to the brightness of the subject. If the “SLOW SHUTTER” message appears on the LCD monitor when you press the shutter release button lightly, the shot will be taken in S mode.

• Moving the camera before the beep sounds, after pressing the shutter

Note

release button, could result in a blurred image.

How To Cancel the S Mode

Follow the above procedures and select [OFF] in step e.

• S mode works only when the flash is disabled from firing.

Note

• Enable the keep settings to save the S mode setting. See “Keep Settings” (p.106).

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PLAYBACK/ERASING

Before Starting To Playback Recorded Images

Playback Display ............................................. 80

Connecting to a TV ......................................... 81

Playing Back a File ............................................... 82

Operation Flow ................................................ 82

Playing an Image File...................................... 83

Multi Image Playback...................................... 84

Zoom Playback ................................................ 85

Auto Playback.................................................. 86

Protecting a File .............................................. 87

Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of

Camera ............................................................. 88

Copying Image Files ....................................... 89

Setting DPOF (Direct Print of File) ................ 91

Setting a Printing Service .............................. 9 1

Erasing a File (Image)........................................... 94

Operation Flow ................................................ 94

Erase ................................................................. 95

Erase All Images.............................................. 96

Erase Selected Files (Images) ....................... 97

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Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images

This section explains the preparations for playing back recorded images and how to read the playback display.

Playback Display

Information about a recorded file, including its number and type, will be displayed for about 2 seconds when you select PLAY mode.

Source File Number Total Number of Files

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Internal memory or SmartMedia memory card

Source Internal memory

SmartMedia

File Number Number of the file being played Total Number of Files Total number of files recorded

Name of the file being played. For use when the file is submitted to digital printing services or other applications. When a file that does not conform to the DCF (Design rule for

File name

PIC Mode Displays the PIC mode of the file being played. Image Protect Mark Indicates that a protected file is being played. Battery Mark Displays the status of exhaustion of the battery loaded in the

Date and Time Recorded Displays the date and time at which the file was recorded.

Camera File system) image file format is played, “쏔쏔쏔쏔쏔쏔쏔쏔” will appear. *File names changed on a PC may not be displayed correctly on the camera.

camera.

File Name PIC (Image quality) Mode

Image Protect Mark Battery Symbol Date and Time Recorded

• Recorded images are played back assuming that the camera was held

Note

horizontally to shoot them. Accordingly, pictures shot with the camera held vertically will be displayed sideways.

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Tips

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Press the ENTER button to display information, such as the date and time recorded, on the LCD monitor. Each time you press the ENTER button, the display will change in the following sequence:

Selected File Number/

Total File Count

All Information

No Display

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a TV set with the video interface cable supplied to play recorded image files on the TV screen. You may also connect the cable to a VCR to record your images on videotapes.

Important

Note

• Please refer to the instruction manual for the equipment to which the camera is connected.

Image input

Playback/Erasing

q Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off. w Open the camera’s terminal cover and connect the video interface

cable to the video in/out terminal.

e Connect the other end of the video interface cable to the Video In

terminal on the TV.

Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time

Supplying power to the camera from a household AC outlet using an optional AC adapter is recommended for shooting over extended periods of time. See “Using an AC Adapter” (p.29).

• Make sure that the camera is turned off before connecting the AC adapter.

• When you are away on overseas trips, you may view recorded image on

Note

a PAL TV set. See “Changing Video-out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL)” (p.105).

• You may use this camera as a monitor for a video printer or other video gear (NTSC only). Set the video I/O switch to [IN] and connect the video cable to the video output terminal of the video gear. The LCD monitor would appear blank when the video cable is connected to video gear after the video I/O switch is changed to PAL.

• The LCD monitor would appear blank if you connect the video interface cable to the camera when its video I/O switch is set to PAL.

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Playing Back a File

This section provides instructions for playing back recorded image files.

Operation Flow

To play back an image file, follow the steps below:

Turn on the Camera

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

Select a source file to playback

Select the internal memory or SmartMedia of the source for playback. See”Insert a SmartMedia Memory Card” (p.32).

Select a File

Press the zoom button to select a file. See “Playing an Image File” (p.83).

Switch Display Modes

Switch the display mode between zoom and multi-image playback, and so on. See:

“Multi Image Playback” (p.84). “Zoom Playback” (p.85) “Auto Playback” (p.86)

] (p.41).

■ Files That Can Be Played on the Camera

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

• Files recorded on this camera

• Files transferred from a PC using software compatible with this camera

• Files shot with another brand of camera See “Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera” (p.88)

• The “UNMATCHED FILE” message will be displayed if an unplayable file

Note

is encountered.

• Data recorded on the Ricoh RDC-300Z/RDC-4300, 4200 digital camera can also be displayed (but Multi Image Playback, zoom playback, sound file or NC file playback is not possible).

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Playing an Image File

Follow the procedure below to play files recorded in still picture text mode or continuous shooting mode.

q Set the mode dial to [ ].

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

“Playback Display” (p.80)

See

w Press the CARD/IN button to select the

source for playback.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the file

to be played back.

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Cycle forward

Press the ▲ ( ) button.

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Press the ▼ ( ) button.

● Playback Display

If pictures are taken in the following image sizes, their playback displays will appear as shown below.

1800 × 1200 900 × 600 640 × 480

Playback Displays

•

Note

Files may take long to play after the camera is turned on or the mode dial is

Playback Displays

set, depending on the capacity of the SmartMedia memory card mounted.

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

• You can view six images in a single LCD monitor screen at a time. See “Multi Image Playback” (p.84).

• You can view image files magnified. See “Zoom Playback” (p.85).

• You can let the camera play image files automatically. See “Auto Playback” (p.86).

• You can protect files from being erased. See “Protecting a File” (p.87).

Playback/Erasing

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Multi Image Playback

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

q Set the mode dial to [ ].

w Press the DISPLAY button.

The multi-image playback function is now set.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the file

to be played back.

The LCD monitor displays six files at a time, with the position in which each file is displayed determined by the file number. The file, whose file number is reversed, is the selected file.

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Moving the Selected File

Press the ▼ ( ) button to advance to later files; press the ▲ ( ) button to return to earlier files.

• Unplayable files recorded on other equipment will be displayed on a blue

Note

background.

• Press the ▲ button while the cursor is on the last (lower right) file, will display the next set of six files: press the ▼ button while the cursor is on the first (upper left) file will display the previous set of six files.

r Press the DISPLAY button.

The normal screen will be displayed. And the file of the reversed number will be displayed in the single-image mode.

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Zoom Playback

An image file that is played is displayed twice the height and width of the original.

• Only images recorded in sizes of 1800 × 1200 (F/N/E) and 900 × 600 (F/N/E)

Note

can be played zoomed.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The play menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[ZOOM PLAYBACK] and press the ENTER button.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button. The screen returns to play menu.

See “Playing an Image File” (p.83)

See

The central part of the playback screen zooms in.

The file is then displayed in an magnified image.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to verify the

image file.

Press the ▲ button to shift the playback position as shown by the solid line in the illustration shown on the next page; press the ▼ button to shift the playback position as shown on the next page by the dotted line.

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

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Playback/Erasing

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r After confirming the image file, press the

MENU button to cancel the zoom playback mode. The play menu will be displayed.

Press the MENU button again to cancel the operation.

Auto Playback

▼ button▲ button

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

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The play menu will be displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation, press the MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [AUTO

PLAYBACK] and press the ENTER button.

The auto playback setup menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation and return to

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

]

the play menu, press the MENU button.

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e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the

interval at which the image files are played and press the ENTER button.

You can choose the auto playback interval from among 1 SEC., 5 SEC., 10 SEC., and 30 SEC. Press the enter button to start playing files

MENU [AUTO PLAYBACK

1 SEC. 5 SEC. 10 SEC. 30 SEC.

CANCEL:MENU START:INTER

automatically at the specified time interval. Playback will continue until you cancel it.

How To Cancel Auto Playback

Press any button, such as the shutter release button or zoom button, to cancel an auto playback in progress.

Protecting a File

You can protect valuable files from being erased accidentally.

Important

• Formatting the SmartMedia memory card will erase protected, as well as

Note

unprotected, files.

]

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The play menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[PROTECT] and press the ENTER button.

The protection settings menu will be displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation and return to the play menu, press the MENU button.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the

file you wish to protect and press the ENTER button.

The selected file will be protected and the mark will be displayed. If you keep the setting, repeat step e.

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

PROTECT 10/12

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

Playback/Erasing

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r Press the MENU button to cancel the

protect setting.

The screen returns to the play menu. Press the MENU button again to cancel the operation.

Note

• Protected files cannot be erased until the protection setting is cancelled.

• Files displayed in multi-image playback mode cannot be protected.

Switch to a single-image mode to carry out protection setting. See “Multi Image Playback” (p.84).

How To Cancel the Setting

Choose a protected file in step e above and press the enter button to erase the

mark.

Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera

Files recorded with a non-Ricoh camera can be played if the non-Ricoh camera

conforms to the DCF (*

DCF is short for "Design rule for Camera File system)," which is a set of

) image file format.

specifications standardized by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).

q Mount a SmartMedia memory card in the

camera.

See

See “Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card” (p.32).

w Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The play menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation, press the MENU button.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[SELECT FOLDER] and press the ENTER button.

The folder selection setup menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation and return to the play menu, press the MENU button.

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

]

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r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select a

folder and press the ENTER button.

The play menu is displayed again. Then, press the MENU button once again to close the play menu.

The image files in the folder are displayed. Press the ▼or ▲ button to select files to play.

See

See “Playing an Image File” (p.83).

Copying Image Files

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Copies image files from internal memory to the SmartMedia memory card or vice versa.

• When a protected image is copied, the source image is unprotected.

Note

• Only the pictures that have been taken with this camera can be protected.

q Set the mode dial to [ ]. w Press the CARD/IN button to select

where to copy from and press the MENU button.

The play menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation, press the MENU button.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[COPY] and press the ENTER button.

The image copy setup menu is displayed. If you have been playing files from the SmartMedia memory card, select CARD ➝ IN; if you have been playing files from internal memory, select IN ➝ CARD.

● Copy modes See:

“Copying All Images in a batch” (p.90) “Copying Selected Image” (p.90)

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

]

Playback/Erasing

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■ Copying All Images in a Batch

q Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [ALL]

and press the ENTER button.

The all copy menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation and return to the play menu, press the MENU button.

w Press the shutter release button.

All the image files are copied in a batch. When the copying is complete, press the MENU button to exit the operation.

Important

• If enough space is not available at the destination, the message

Note

"INSUFFICIENT MEMORY" is displayed. Press the shutter release button to copy as many images as are permitted by the available memory space. Press the MENU button to cancel the copy operation.

■ Copying Selected Image

MENU [COPY

ALL IMAGES SELECTED IMAGES

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

COPY ALL IMAGES

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

]

q Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[SELECT] and press the ENTER button.

The select copy menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation and return to the play menu, press the MENU button.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the file

to copy and press the ENTER button.

The C mark is displayed in the image file thus selected. To copy more files, repeat steps q and w as many times as needed.

Note

• To cancel copying a file bearing the C

mark, press the ENTER key again.

MENU [COPY

ALL IMAGES SELECTED IMAGES

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

START :RELEASE CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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Press the MENU button to end the copying.

The play menu is displayed again. Then, press the MENU button once again to exit the operation.

Important

• If enough space is not available at the destination, the message

Note

“INSUFFICIENT MEMORY” is displayed. Press the shutter release button to copy as many images as are supported by the available memory space. Press the MENU button to cancel the copy operation.

Setting DPOF (Direct Print of File)

DPOF is a special feature built into your camera that allows you to assign information to your images for use by digital printing services, desktop printers that accept memory cards or devices that allow direct to print from your camera. By assigning DPOF information to an image, you may designate the quantity of images you wish to have printed or have an index of selected images printed directly from the memory card or image file. When submitting recorded images to digital printing services or other applications, set the number of copies of the images to print and that of copies of the index. This setting is possible only when you select the RICOH folder.

Setting a Printing Service

Be sure to leave a free space of memory for one or two images in the SmartMedia memory card for which the printing service is set. Once a printing service is set, never program record, erase or any other settings. If any setting is programmed, reprogram it.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

MENU button.

The play menu will be displayed.

• To cancel the operation, press the

Note

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[DPOF] and press the ENTER button.

The DPOF setup menu will be displayed.

Note

e Press the shutter release button.

If DPOF has been set with your camera, press the shutter release button to clear the DPOF setting. You won’t be able to set a print service unless the DPOF setting is cleared.

●Canceling copy count specifications and

Specifying an Image Print Copy Count (p.92) Specifying an Index Print Copy Count (p.92) How to Cancel the DPOF Settings (p.93)

MENU button.

• To cancel the operation and return to the play menu, press the MENU button.

settings

MENU [PLAY

ZOOM PLAYBACK AUTO PLAYBACK PROTECT COPY SELECT FOLDER DPOF

BACK:MENU START:ENTER

DPOF

CLEAR ALL PRINT SETTINGS?

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

]

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■ Specifying an Image Print Copy Count

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CANCEL:MENU START:ENTER

10 COPEIS 10 COPEIS

q Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[STANDARD PRINT] and press the ENTER button.

The LCD monitor changes to a six-image display.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the

image for which to specify a print copy count and press the ENTER button.

The image file having the image number reversed is displayed in a single display screen.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to specify a

print copy count and press the MENU button.

The print copy count is set and the LCD monitor returns to the six-image display. To set more print copy counts, repeat steps w and e as many times as needed.

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

TOTAL: INDEX:

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

STANDARD PRINT 1/1 TOTAL: BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

r Press the MENU button to exit the print

copy count setting.

Turning the mode dial with this screen on display will clear the setting. Be sure to exit to

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

the play menu.

TOTAL:10 INDEX:

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

How To Cancel the Setting

Follow the above procedures and set a print copy count of 0 in step e.

• Choose [CANCEL PRINT ORDER] to cancel all the settings. See “How

Note

To Cancel the DPOF Settings” (p.93).

■

Specifying an Index Print Copy Count

The index print feature allows all the images stored in the RICOH folder to print on a reduced scale. You can use the index print feature to list the images recorded in the folder for visual confirmation or to specify an index for specifying a print count.

q Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[INDEX PRINT COPIES] and press the ENTER button.

An index print copy count setup menu is displayed.

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

TOTAL: INDEX:

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

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• To cancel the operation and return to the play menu, press the MENU button.

Note

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to specify an

index print copy count and press the

INDEX PRINT COPIES

ENTER button.

The index print copy count is set.

20 COPIES

CANCEL:MENU START:ENTER

e Press the MENU button to exit the index

print copy count setting.

Turning the mode dial with this screen on display will clear the setting. Be sure to exit to the play menu.

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

TOTAL:00 INDEX:20

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

How To Cancel the Setting

Follow the above procedures and set a index print copy count of 0 in step w.

• Choose [CANCEL PRINT ORDER] to cancel all the settings. See “How

Note

To Cancel the DPOF Settings” (p.93).

■ How To Cancel the DPOF Settings

q Press the ▼ or ▲button to select

[CANCEL PRINT ORDER] and press the ENTER button.

DPOF

STANDARD PRINT INDEX PRINT COPIES CANCEL PRINT ORDER

Playback/Erasing

w Press the shutter release button.

All the DPOF settings are cleared.

e Press the MENU button to exit the

CANCEL PRINT ORDER operation.

Turning the mode dial with this screen on display will clear the setting. Be sure to exit to the play menu.

TOTAL:24 INDEX:20

BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER

DPOF

CLEAR ALL PRINT SETTINGS?

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

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Erasing a File (Image)

This section explains how to erase recorded files. There are three ways to erase files: (1) erase, one selected file is erased at a time (2) erase all, all files are erased at once, and (3) format, files on a SmartMedia memory card that have been used on another device

are erased and the card is formatted for use with this camera.

Note

• Files on a write-protected SmartMedia memory card cannot be erased unless the write protect pad is removed from the card. See “Protecting Against Accidental Writing” (p.31). Only the pictures that have been taken with this camera can be erased.

• Depending on the SmartMedia capacity, it may take a short time to erase a file after turning on the power or changing the mode dial.

Operation Flow

To erase image files, follow the steps below:

Turn on the Camera

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

Switch To the Erase Mode

Set the mode dial to [

Select a source file to erase

Select the internal memory or the SmartMedia of the source file to erase. See “Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card” (p.32)

Select the Erase Mode

Select the modes from Erase, Erase All Images, Erase Selected Files (Images).

Select a File

Select a file for the modes of Erase, Erase Selected Files (Images).

Erase

Erase a file. See:

“Erase” (p.95) “Erase All Images” (p.96) “Erase Selected Files (images)” (p.97)

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Erase

The selected file is erased.

Important

• Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased. Before

Note

starting to erase a file, make sure that you want to erase it.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

CARD/IN button to select a source file to be erased.

An erase menu is displayed.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[ERASE SINGLE IMAGE] and press the ENTER button.

The erase single image menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation, set the mode dial to another mode.

e Press the▼ or ▲ button to select an

image file to erase.

Note

• To cancel the operation, press the MENU button. The erase menu is displayed.

r Press the shutter release button.

The image file thus selected is erased. If you want to erase more files, repeat steps e and

r above.

t Press the MENU button to end the

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE operation.

The erase menu is displayed again. Then, turn the mode dial to select another mode.

Note

• When a lower numbered file is erased, the higher numbers are reassigned.

• Erasing may take longer with some types of SmartMedia memory cards

and files.

• Protected files, which are identified by the mark, cannot be erased until they are unprotected. See “Protecting a File” (p.87).

MENU [ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SEL.:ENTER

ERASE 5/12

SINGLE IMAGE

START :RELEASE

CANCEL:MENU

]

Playback/Erasing

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Erase All Images

All recorded files are erased.

Important

Note

• Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased. Before starting to erase files, make sure that you want to erase them.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

CARD/IN button to select a source file to be erased.

An erase menu is displayed.

w Press the ▼or ▲ button to select

[ERASE ALL IMAGES] and press the ENTER button.

The erase all images menu is displayed.

Note

• To cancel the operation, set the mode dial to another mode.

e Press the shutter release button.

The “ERASING” message is displayed, and all the files are erased.

Note

• To cancel the operation, press the MENU button. The erase menu is displayed.

The erase menu is displayed again after erasing all the images. Then, turn the mode dial to select another mode.

Note

• High-capacity SmartMedia cards or larger number of files may take long time to erase.

• Protected files, which are identified by the remain on the SmartMedia memory card. See “Protecting a File” (p.87).

MENU [ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SEL.:ENTER

ERASE ALL IMAGES

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

]

mark, are not erased but

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Erase Selected Files (Images)

Erases multiple selected image files.

Important

• Files, once erased, cannot be restored. Before erasing files, check that

Note

you are sure you want to erase them.

q Set the mode dial to [ ] and press the

CARD/IN button to select a source file to be erased.

An erase menu is displayed.

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select

[ERASE SELECTED IMAGES] and press the ENTER button.

The erase selected images menu is displayed.

• To cancel the operation, set the mode

Note

dial to another mode.

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select an

image file to erase and press the ENTER button.

The image file having the image number reversed is designated by the (

) mark. To select more files, repeat step e as many times as needed.

• To cancel copying a file bearing the

Note

mark, press the ENTER key again.

r Press the shutter release button.

The image files thus selected are erased.

The erase menu is displayed again after erasing the selected files. Then, turn the mode dial to select another mode.

MENU [ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SEL.:ENTER

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

START :RELEASE CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

Playback/Erasing

• Files may take time to erase, depending on the type of the SmartMedia

Note

memory card mounted and the file type.

• Protected files cannot be erased. Unprotect them before erasing them. See “Protecting a File” (p.87).

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