Ricoh RDC-i500 User Manual
Camera Operation Manual
To ensure correct use of your
camera, read this manual
carefully before use. Keep the
manual handy for future use.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh RDC-i500. 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.
Copyright
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 RDC-i500.
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 RDC-i500 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.
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mistakes or inaccuracies, please contact us at the address listed on the back cover.
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How to Use the Operation Manuals
Five operation manuals are supplied with this camera.
Use each operation manual as shown below to suit the purpose.
Open the package
➜
Read This Before Proceeding!
These instructions explain the procedure
for checking the contents of the package
and loading the battery to enable you to
use the camera straightaway.
➜➜
Basic operation
Camera Operation Manual (this manual)
This manual explains in detail the preparations to take
before using the camera together with the procedures for
shooting and playback using the various functions.
➜
Using the communication
and Internet functions
Sending and receiving data
using the camera and a PC
Communication/Internet
Operation Manual
This manual
explains the
procedures for
transmitting images
and using Internet
functions.
Simple Operation Guide
This guide explains the basic setting
procedures of recording, transmitting images
and transferring them to a PC.
Connecting to a
Personal Computer
Operation Manual
This manual explains
the procedures for
connecting the
camera to a PC,
transmitting images
from the camera to
the PC and operating
the camera from the
PC.
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CONTENTS
How to Use the Operation Manuals...................................................... 1
Parts & Names ...................................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Before Using the Camera ................................................................... 1 4
Attaching the Wrist Strap ..................................................................... 14
Attaching the Lens Cap........................................................................ 14
Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 15
Charging the Battery ............................................................................ 15
Loading the Battery .............................................................................. 16
Connecting an AC Adapter .................................................................. 18
Storage Memory ................................................................................. 19
Inserting a Memory Card ..................................................................... 20
Chapter 2 Basic Operations
Turning On/Off the Camera ................................................................ 24
How to Use the Mode Dial .................................................................. 25
LCD Monitor and LCD Panel .............................................................. 26
Recording Mode ................................................................................... 26
Play Mode ............................................................................................ 27
How to Select the Items...................................................................... 28
Character Input ................................................................................... 30
Registering the Camera Information .................................................. 31
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................... 31
Checking Owner Information ............................................................... 34
Before You Start Recording................................................................ 35
Formatting the Storage Memory .......................................................... 35
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ......................................................... 36
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness................................................. 37
How to Hold the Camera...................................................................... 37
At the end of this manual troubleshooting for error
messages, alphabetical index and index by functions are
listed for your convenience.
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Chapter 3 Shooting
Basic Shooting .................................................................................... 40
Operation Flow ..................................................................................... 40
Selecting a Recording Mode................................................................ 41
Selecting the Storage Memory ............................................................ 42
Selecting a Folder ................................................................................ 43
Selecting an Image Quality Mode........................................................ 44
Checking the Position of the Subject................................................... 45
Setting the Size of the Subject ........................................... (Zoom) ... 46
Shooting .......................................................... (Still Picture Mode)... 47
Special Shooting Functions ................................................................ 50
Recording Text (Text Mode) ................................................................ 50
Recording Voice Memo................................. (Voice Memo Mode) ... 51
Shooting Motion Pictures ............................ (Motion Picture Mode)... 52
Continuous Shooting........................ (Continuous Shooting Mode) ... 52
Shooting Still Pictures and Text with Voice Memo
Changing Flash Modes ........................................................................ 55
Setting the Exposure Compensation ................................................... 58
Changing the White Balance Mode ..................................................... 59
Using the Self-Timer .................................................... (Self-timer) ... 62
Close-up Shooting.....................................................(Macro Mode)... 63
Shooting by Switching the Focus ...................................... (Focus)... 64
Shooting in Redeye Reduction Mode ................. (Redeye Reduc.) ... 66
Shooting with the Date.............................................. (Date Imprint) ... 67
Shooting by Splitting the Screen .............................. (Split-Screen)... 68
Shooting in Sharpness Mode...................................... (Sharpness) ... 71
Shooting in Monochrome Mode ...............................(Monochrome)... 72
Shooting in Interval (Time-lapse) Mode ........................... (Interval)... 73
Shooting in Auto Bracket Mode ............................... (Auto Bracket) ... 74
Changing the ISO Sensitivity ..................................... (ISO Setting) ... 75
Changing the Exposure Metering System ................. (Photometry) ... 76
Shooting in Time Exposure Mode........................ (Time Exposure)... 77
Shooting with Signature ............................................... (Signature) ... 78
(Recording with Voice Memo)... 54
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Chapter 4 Playback/Deleting
Basic Playback.................................................................................... 82
Files Playable on the Camera.............................................................. 82
Playing a Still Picture, Text or Continuous Shooting File.................... 82
Playing a Voice Memo File .................................................................. 83
Playing a Motion Picture File ............................................................... 84
Playback Using a TV............................................................................ 86
Special Playback Functions................................................................ 87
Displaying Several Files at Once................ (Thumbnail Playback)... 87
Magnifying a File ................................................. (Zoom Playback) ... 88
Copying Files....................................................................... (Copy)... 88
Protecting a File ............................................................... (Protect) ... 92
Playing Back Images Automatically..................... (Auto Playback) ... 95
Setting the Digital Printing Service ....................... (DPOF Setting)... 96
Adding a Voice Memo .............................................. (Voice Memo). 102
Deleting a File ................................................................................... 103
Deleting a Selected File ..................................................................... 103
Deleting All Files or a Single File....................................................... 104
Chapter 5 Camera Settings and Other Functions
Changing Camera Settings............................................................... 106
Adding or Deleting a Folder ............................................................... 106
Keep Settings ..................................................................................... 108
Changing the LCD Confirmation Time............................................... 109
Auto Power Off Setting ...................................................................... 110
Beep Sound Setting ........................................................................... 111
Setting the Power Saving Mode ........................................................ 112
Changing the Display Language........................................................ 113
Changing the Video-out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL) ....................... 114
Setting a Signature............................................................................. 115
Changing the File Numbering Method............................................... 116
Turning the Camera On When the LCD Monitor is Opened ............. 117
Initializing the Settings ....................................................................... 118
Using the Remote Control ................................................................ 120
Using the DR-4 Remote Control ........................................................ 120
Using the DR-3 Remote Control ........................................................ 123
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Appendix
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 128
Error Messages................................................................................. 131
Using Your Camera in Other Countries............................................ 133
Recording Capacities........................................................................ 134
Accessories....................................................................................... 135
Handling Precautions........................................................................ 136
Care and Storage.............................................................................. 137
Specifications.................................................................................... 138
About the Warranty and Servicing.................................................... 140
Index.................................................................................................. 142
Functional Index ................................................................................. 142
Alphabetical Index.............................................................................. 146
Tips
Tips to Extend the Recording and Playback Times ......................... 17
Auto Power Off.................................................................................. 24
How to Verify the Date and Time...................................................... 33
LCD Monitor Display (Recording Mode)........................................... 41
Focus Lock Shooting ........................................................................ 49
Remote Control.................................................................................63
Shutter Release Button..................................................................... 64
LCD Monitor Display (Play Mode) .................................................... 8 5
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Parts & Names
■ Camera Body
Front
LCD Panel (P.26)
Flash
Microphone
Back
Lens
AF Window
Shutter Release Button (P.38)
(Picture Mode)
Button (P.44)
Button (P.55)
Zoom Lever (P.46)
/ Button (P.42)
Button (P.63)
LCD Monitor (P.26)
Self Timer Lamp
Sub Shutter Release
button (P.38)
Speaker
Strap Eyelet (P.14)
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Tripod Screw Hole
Reset Switch (P.133)
AV Output
Terminal (P.86)
Power Supply Terminal
(DC Input) (P.18)
Terminal Cover
Digital (USB)
Terminal
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