Ricoh RDC-5000 Owner Manual

Operation Manual

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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

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)

■ 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.

■ 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.

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)

■ 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).

■ 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)

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)

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

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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shutter will be released after a delay of about 10 seconds.

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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)

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.

●

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.



●

If you selected [ERASE ALL IMAGES]

e Press the shutter release button.



●



If you selected [ERASE SELECTED IMAGES]

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

CANCEL:MENU

ERASE ALL IMAGES

START : RELEASE

CANCEL: MENU

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

START :RELEASE CANCEL:MENU SEL.:ENTER

]

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

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.

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

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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