Ricoh RDC-7 Owner Manual

Image Capturing Device

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.

• The illustrations in this manual may differ from this product. Those are used for the illustration purposes only.

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CONTENTS

Camera Features .................................................................................. 4

Parts & Names...................................................................................... 5

Explanation of Information Displays ..................................................... 7

LCD Monitor ........................................................................................... 7

LCD Panel ............................................................................................ 10

Basic Operation/Quick Reference ...................................................... 11

Preparations ......................................................................................... 11

Shooting ............................................................................................... 12

Playback ............................................................................................... 13

Erasing ................................................................................................. 14

Safety Precautions.............................................................................. 15

Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED

Before Using the Camera ................................................................... 22

Checking the Package Contents ......................................................... 22

Installing the strap and lens cap .......................................................... 22

Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 23

Charging the Battery ............................................................................ 23

Loading the Battery .............................................................................. 24

Using an AC Adapter ........................................................................... 26

SmartMedia Memory Cards................................................................ 2 7

What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? ................................................ 27

Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card................................................. 28

How to Use the Mode Dial .................................................................. 30

Menus.................................................................................................. 31

Setting the Date and Time .................................................................. 34

How to Hold the Camera .................................................................... 36

Adjusting the Camera ......................................................................... 38

Diopter Adjustment............................................................................... 38

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor ...................................... 38

Chapter 2 SHOOTING

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

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

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

Selecting a Shooting Mode .................................................................. 41

Selecting a Recording Destination ...................................................... 42

Selecting an Image Quality Mode........................................................ 43

Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)................................................ 44

Checking the Position of the Subject................................................... 45

Shooting (Still Picture Mode) ............................................................... 46

Special Shooting Functions ................................................................ 49

Text Shooting (Text Mode) .................................................................. 49

Sound Recording (Sound Mode) ......................................................... 50

Continuous Shooting (Continuous Shooting Mode) ............................ 50

Motion Picture Shooting (Motion Picture Mode).................................. 51

Still Picture/Text Shooting with Sound ................................................ 52

Changing Flash Modes ........................................................................ 53

Setting the Exposure Compensation ................................................... 56

Changing the White Balance ............................................................... 57

Using the Self-Timer ............................................................................ 59

Close-up Shooting (Macro Mode)........................................................ 60

Focus Lock Shooting............................................................................ 61

Manual Focus Shooting ....................................................................... 62

Red-Eye Reduction Mode .................................................................... 63

Changing the ISO Setting .................................................................... 64

Date Imprinting ..................................................................................... 64

Soft Mode ............................................................................................. 65

Monochrome Mode .............................................................................. 66

Interval Shooting .................................................................................. 67

Auto Bracket Shooting ......................................................................... 68

Switching to Non-Compressed Mode .................................................. 69

Switching to PRO Mode ....................................................................... 70

Setting the Time Exposure Mode ........................................................ 72

Chapter 3 PLAYBACK

Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images .................................. 74

Files That Can Be Played on the Camera ........................................... 74

Connecting to a TV .............................................................................. 74

Playing Back a File ............................................................................. 76

Playing Back a Still Picture/Text/Continuous File ............................... 76

Playing a Sound File ............................................................................ 77

Playing a Motion Picture File ............................................................... 78

Special Playback Functions................................................................ 80

Multi Image Playback ........................................................................... 80

Zoom Playback..................................................................................... 81

Auto Playback ...................................................................................... 82

Rotating a Displayed File ..................................................................... 82

Copying Image Files ............................................................................ 83

Playing a File Shot with a Non-Ricoh Camera .................................... 84

Protecting a File ................................................................................... 85

Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).......................................... 86

Setting Printing Services...................................................................... 86

Chapter 4 ERASING

Erasing Files ....................................................................................... 9 2

Erase Single Image.............................................................................. 92

Erase All Images .................................................................................. 93

Erase Selected Images ........................................................................ 94

Chapter 5 SETTINGS/MISCELLANEOUS

Transferring Images to a PC .............................................................. 96

Changing Camera Settings................................................................. 98

Formatting a Card/Internal Memory..................................................... 98

Keep Settings ....................................................................................... 99

Changing LCD Confirmation Time..................................................... 100

Auto Power Off Setting ...................................................................... 100

Beep Sound Setting ........................................................................... 101

Power Save Mode Setting ................................................................. 101

File Numbering System...................................................................... 102

Changing Video-Out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL)............................. 103

Changing Display Language.............................................................. 103

Initializing Settings ............................................................................. 104

Using the Remote Control ................................................................ 105

Shooting ............................................................................................. 105

Playing................................................................................................ 106

Erasing ............................................................................................... 107

APPENDIX

Accessories....................................................................................... 110

Handling Precautions........................................................................ 111

Care and Storage.............................................................................. 112

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 113

Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries ................................ 117

About the Warranty and Servicing.................................................... 118

Specifications.................................................................................... 120

Recording Capacities........................................................................ 122

Camera Features

●3,340,000-pixel resolution compact camera

With a 3,340,000-pixel resolution CCD, the compact camera produces high quality, high-resolution images (2048 × 1536).

●Compact camera

The camera is so light you can carry it with you anywhere.

●Immediate recording

Using the camera is as simple as pressing the shutter button. Images thus shot are recorded in the internal memory (8 MB) or on a SmartMedia memory card (2/4/8/16/32/64 MB).

* The internal memory allows you to take pictures without the need for a SmartMedia

memory card.

●Instant playback

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

●High image quality and multiple image recording modes

The RDC-7 offers multiple image recording modes to suit your specific photographic needs, including F (Fine) mode which puts the emphasis on image quality, and E (Economy) mode which allows you to capture more images than any other mode.

●Wide shooting range

The 3.0X 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 1cm (with the lens set on Wide) is ideal for shooting flowers, 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 personal computer using software compatible with the digital camera. When loaded onto a PC, the images can be printed on a color printer or color copier.

Parts & Names

■ Camera Body

Front

LCD Panel ...P.10

Shutter Release Button

Button ...P.43

Button ...P.53

Button ...P.42

Button ...P.59

LCD Monitor ...P.9

Self timer lamp

Lens

AF viewfinder window

Microphone

Flash

Back

Tripod Screw Hole

Speaker

Wrist Strap Eyelet ...P.22

Video Output Terminal ...P.74

Sub Shutter button

Reset Button ...P.9

Power Supply Terminal (DC Input) ...P.25

Terminal cover

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

Operation

Operation Panel

Remote Control Reception ...P.106

LCD Monitor ...P.7

Zoom Lever ...P.44 Mode Dial ...P.30

Viewfinder

• Flash LED

• AF LED Battery Cover ...P.24

Dioptor Knob ...P.38

Card Door ...P.28

POWER Switch`...P.41

■ Battery ■ AC Adapter (optional)

• AC-3 (120V – 240V)

Battery Charger (BJ-1)

Power Cord

Connection

Battery (DB-20)

Cable

■ SmartMedia Memory ■ Remote Control Unit

Card (optional) (optional)

• DR-3

RELEASE

Contact Surface

Write Protect Area

Label Position

ERASE

MULTI

MADE IN JAPAN

FWD

PROGRAM

ENTER

REV

REMOTE CONTROLLER

DR-3

Explanation of Information Displays

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

LCD Monitor

■ Information Displays

12 3 4 5

0028

6 7

SEPIA

TELE

1.6

WIDE

EV+0.5

H J

Recording Mode Displays Play Mode Displays

q Recording Destination/Playback Source: • → (p.42, 76) w Flash Mode: • • (blinking) • → (p.53) e Red-Eye Reduction Mode: → (p.63) r White Balance Indicator: AUTO • • • → (p.57) t Recording Data Indicator (for recording): Displays the remaining number of pictures

or remaining recording time

y File Type: Still picture (No Display) • • • → (p.41, 49–53) u Monochrome Indicator: B&W/SEPIA → (p.66) i PRO Mode: PRO, PRO-L, PRO-H → (p.70) o Soft Mode: SOFT → (p.65) !0 Zoom Indication Bar → (p.44) !1 Size (No. of pixels): 2048 × 1536 • 1024 × 768 • 640 × 480 → (p.43) !2 Image Quality (Compression Rate): F • N • E → (p.43) !3 ISO Sensitivity: ISO200 • ISO400 → (p.64) !4 Auto Bracket: Manual Focus Mode: MF → (p.60)/

Time exposures (L1, L2, L4, L8) → (p.72)

!5 Macro Mode: → (p.60) !6 Self-Timer: → (p.59) !7 Battery Symbol: → (p.8) !8 Exposure Compensation Level → (p.56) !9 Digital Zoom → (p.44) @0 Date & Time Display → (p.34) @1 Message Display @2 Sound Recording Time/Motion Picture Recording Time @3 Recording Data (for playback): Displays the number of the image file being played

and total number of files recorded

@4 File Name @5 Image Protect Mark: → (p.85) @6 Indicator Display

2048 1536 N

SLOW SHUTTER

SOFTPRO–H

2000/ 6/15 10:15

ISO200

L2MF

C D

E F

12:32

1024 768 N

2000/ 6/15 10:15

18/28

100–0012

Note

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

• File names are used when submitting to digital printing services, etc. If a file that does not conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is encountered, [*왏왏왏왏왏왏왏왏] is displayed. Changing the file name of an image on a personal computer may result in incorrect display on the camera.

■ 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

NO CARD

WRITE

PROTECTED

FILE

PROTECTED

NO FILE

UNMATCHED

FILE

NUMBER

OVER

Status

Lit

Flashing

Lit

Flashing

Explanation and Remedy

Indicates low battery. Recharge battery.

A SmartMedia memory card has not been inserted. Mount a SmartMedia memory card.

A write-protected SmartMedia memory card is found. Remove the writeprotection 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 with 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.

Reference

Page

P. 23

P. 28

P. 27

P. 85

P. 28

P. 74

P. 98

SET

DATE/TIME

Flashing

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

P. 34

■ Error Messages

If any of the error messages listed below appear 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

Note

default settings. How to reset: With the terminal cover open, press the reset button (p.5). If the error display still won’t clear, call your dealer or a Ricoh service center.

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. Use a different type of SmartMedia memory card.

Reference

Page

P. 98

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LCD Panel

■ Information Displays

e r

i o

Recording Mode Displays Play/Erase Mode Displays

q Recording Destination/Playback Source: • → (p.42, 76) w Recording Data Indicator (for recording): Displays the remaining number of pictures

and remaining recording time

e Self-Timer: → (p.59) r Flash Mode: AUTO: No display • • • (blinking) → (p.53) t Red-eye Reduction Mode: → (p.63) y Sound Recording Indicator: → (p.50, 52, 77) u Battery Symbol: → (p.8) i Image Quality (Compression Rate): • • • • → (p.43) o Size (No. of Pixels): • • → (p.43) !0 Recording Data Indicator (for playback): Displays the number of the image file being

played and playback time

• Recording Destination/Playback Source • is displayed for files

Note

y u

recorded with another digital camera from the Ricoh DC-3Z/DC-4 or RDC-5000 series or a non-Ricoh camera.

■ Error Messages

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

Error

Message

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

Explanation and Remedy

Reference

Page

P. 98

Format the internal memory before using it. A SmartMedia memory card of this type is

not supported by this camera. Use a different type of SmartMedia memory card.

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

Note

default settings. How to reset: With the terminal cover open, press the reset button (p.5). If the error display still does not clear, call your dealer or a Ricoh service center.

P.98

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Basic Operation/Quick Reference

This section provides introductory information for operating the RDC-7 digital camera. Further details can be found in the reference pages mentioned below.

Preparations

Powering the Camera → (p.22-26)

q Load the battery into the camera.

* When using an AC adapter, connect it to

the camera and then to the AC outlet. → (p.26)



Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card → (p.27-29)

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.98)

Setting the Date and Time → (p.34-35)

q Turn the power switch on and set the

mode dial to [SET].

w Press the

SETTING].

e Press the DISPLAY button to select the

display method.

r Press the ENTER button. t Press the

flashing digit.

y Press the or button to select the

digit you wish to change.

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

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

u After you have set the date and time,

press the ENTER button.

or button to select [DATE

or button to change the

or button,

SET 2/3

BEEP SOUND ON POWER SAVE MODE OFF SEQUENTIAL NO. OFF DATE SETTING 2000/ 6/15 VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC SELECT: CHANGE:

SEL.:ENTER

DATE SETTING

2000/ 6/ 1

SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

Shooting

Basic Shooting Procedure (Still Picture Mode) → (p.41-48)

q Turn the power switch on and set the

mode dial to [

w Press the

recording destination.

e Press the button to select an image

quality mode.

r Move the zoom lever to select the

desired size of the subject.

Move to subject and move to size of the subject. * Check the position of the subject by

looking through the viewfinder or at the LCD monitor.

t Press the shutter release button to

record the image.

button to select the

to increase the size of the

to decrease the

Changing the Flash Mode → (p.53-55)

q Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. w Press the

mode.

You can choose Flash Off ( ), Auto

), Forced Flash ( ), or Slow Synchro

( mode ( The mark for the selected mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor or on the

LCD panel.

button to select a flash

blinks).

Using the Self-Timer → (p.59)

q Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]. w Press the

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 shutter will be released after a delay of

about 10 seconds.

button.

mark will be displayed on the LCD

Playback

Playing Back Files (Still Image Files) → (p.76-78)

q Turn the power switch on and set the

mode dial to [

w Press the

playback source.

e Press the

* The zoom playback and multi-image

features allow you to magnify an image or view several image files at once. → (p.80, p.82)

button to select the

or button to select a file.

Erasing

Erasing Files → (p.92-94)

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

erase source.

e Press the [

r Press 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.

] button.

or button to select the

If you selected [ERASE SINGLE IMAGE]

t Press the or button to select a file

you want to erase and press the shutter release button.

Repeat step t to erase additional images one at a time.

If you selected [ERASE ALL IMAGES]

t Press the shutter release button.

ERASE

ERASE SINGLE IMAGE ERASE ALL IMAGES ERASE SELECTED IMAGES SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

ERASE

BACK:CANCEL START:RELEASEBACK:CANCEL START:RELEASE

18/28

ERASE

ERASE ALL?

START:RELEASE CANCEL:CANCEL

If you selected [ERASE SELECTED IMAGES]

t Press the or button and the or

button to select a file you want to erase and press the ENTER button.

Repeat step t to select additional files. To cancel the erase setting, press the ENTER button again.

y Press the shutter release button.

ERASE

SELECT:

BACK:CANCEL START:RELEASE

1/3

231

564

SEL.:ENTER

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.

RWarning

● Keep the battery 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.

● 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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

Before Using the Camera ........................ 22

Checking the Package Contents .................. 22

Installing the strap and lens cap ................... 22

Powering the Camera .............................. 23

Charging the Battery ..................................... 23

Loading the Battery ....................................... 24

Using an AC Adapter .................................... 26

SmartMedia Memory Cards ..................... 2 7

What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? ......... 27

Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card.......... 28

How to Use the Mode Dial ....................... 30

Menus....................................................... 31

Setting the Date and Time ....................... 34

How to Hold the Camera.......................... 36

Adjusting the Camera............................... 38

Diopter Adjustment........................................ 38

Adjusting the Brightness of the

LCD Monitor .................................................. 38

Chapter

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

• Lens cap .............................................. 1

• AV interface cable................................ 1

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

• Battery (Lithium ion battery)................. 1

• Battery charger .................................... 1

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

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

• Warranty card/Registration card .......... 1

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

• Macintosh Cable (AUX) ....................... 1

• USB Cable ........................................... 1

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

Installing the strap and lens cap

Attach the wrist strap and the lens cap.

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.

Attach the lens cap by pressing the buttons in the direction of the arrow.

Remove the lens cap by gripping and pressing.

Powering the Camera

This section explains how to load and charge the battery, and how to connect the AC adapter to power the camera from a household electrical outlet.

Charging the Battery

When using the camera for the first time or when the battery symbol ( ) lights, charge the battery to its full capacity following the procedure described below.

q Set the battery on the battery charger.

w Insert the plug into an electrical outlet.

Charging will start and continue as shown below. When charging is completed, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.

Charge lamp Contents

Lights red Charging has started. Lights green The completion of charging (90% of full charge), after

approximately 60 min.

Lamp off Full charge has been reached, approximately 40 min. after

the lamp lights green.

■ Precautions

• Do not use the batteries other than the Ricoh DB-20.

• Use only a Ricoh BJ-1 battery charger to charge the battery.

• Do not use the BJ-1 battery charger to charge batteries other than the DB-20

battery.

• Charge the battery in a well ventilated area with an ambient temperature of 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F).

• When the battery reaches the end of its service life, even if charged correctly, it will be effective for shorter and shorter periods. Replace with a new battery.

• After charging, the battery will feel hot, but this is normal.

• After charging, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. Failure to do

so may result in fire.

Getting Started

Loading the Battery

Load the battery (rechargeable lithium ion battery) before operating the camera.

Important

Note

• Before using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery. (The battery leaves the factory in an uncharged state.) See [Charging the Battery] → p.23.

q Check that the camera is turned off,

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

•“Turning on the Camera” (p.41).

See

w Load the battery.

Important

Note

• Do not bring metallic objects, such as a needle, into contact with the battery contact surface or electrical connections. Electrostatic damage could result.

e Close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover until it clicks into position.

● Shooting and Playback Guidelines

The table below shows the approximate recording and playback times, as measured under the following test conditions: [Test conditions] During shooting: Shoot continuously in recording mode with the power turned

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

Battery Type

Lithium ion battery

(fully charged)

on (shoot at intervals of 30 seconds, without turning the camera off in the middle, with the flash fired 50%, at a temperature of 20°C)

a temperature of 20°C

Approximate Recording Time Approximate Playback Time

50 minutes 50 minutes

Tips to Extend Recording and Playback Times

* The battery life indicated on the previous page tends to decrease depending on the

ambient temperature. In a cold environment, warming the battery by hand, for example, may allow you to take more pictures.

* Increased use of the flash or zoom feature or the LCD monitor will accelerate

expiration of the battery. Keep their usage to a minimum. * Copying or erasing images repeatedly will also accelerate expiration of the battery. * The battery life may be extended by shooting images without using the LCD monitor.

■ Handling Precautions

• Read the instruction manual supplied with the battery before using it.

• Use only the specified lithium ion battery. Check the type of battery in

“Accessories” (p.110).

• Cleaning the contact area of the battery terminal and the battery with a dry

cloth may extend the life of the battery.

• Do not use a battery with a low voltage (such as one which has already

caused the battery symbol (

camera (malfunction of the LCD monitor or flashing or lighting of the AF LED,

flash LED or self-timer LED).

• If the camera is used continuously for a long period, the battery may become

hot. Allow to cool before unloading it.

• Except when charging the battery, store the charger and the battery

separately.

• Store the battery in the case provided.

• If the camera is not to be used for a long period, discharge the battery

completely before removing it from the camera and store in a cool place.

Recharge the battery fully before reusing the camera.

• When using the camera for an extended period near an electrical

Note

source, it is recommended to use an AC adapter (optional). See

“Using an AC Adapter” (p.26).

• It is advisable to have a spare battery handy when powering the

camera by the battery alone.

• The battery symbol ( Recharge the battery. See “Charging the Battery” (p.23).

) to flash) as this may cause malfunction of the

) lights to show that the battery voltage is low.

Getting Started

Using an AC Adapter

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

Using the AD Adapter

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

q Check that the camera is turned off. Connect the AC adapter cable

to the power supply terminal (DC input) on the camera.

See

•“Turning on the Camera” (p.41).

w Insert the power plug into the electrical outlet.

Note

• If the battery is loaded in the camera while it is connected to the household power source, the camera is powered from the AC source and not by the battery.

• Unload the battery when using the camera for long periods of time.

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.

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 cards can be used:

• Capacity: 2 MB, 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB

• Operating voltage: 3.3 V

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

Note

a commercially available SmartMedia memory card, check with the 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.

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• If the write protect pad gets dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Note

■ 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.

• 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 static 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 battery 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 may be lost or damaged.

• You are advised to copy important 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. The data stored on the SmartMedia memory card may be lost or damaged, or the camera may malfunction.

• When using a new SmartMedia memory card, or when using a SmartMedia memory card that has been used on other equipment, such as a personal computer, the SmartMedia memory card must first be formatted (initialized) with the camera. See “Formatting a Card/ Internal Memory” → (p.98).

■ Inserting Card

q Check that the camera is turned off,

and then open the card door.

•“Turning on the Camera” (p.41).

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