Ricoh RDC-I700 User Manual

Chapter

5

Camera Settings and Other Functions

Changing Camera Settings ..116

Keep Settings.............................116

Beep Sound Setting ...................117

Auto Power Off Setting...............117

Changing the Display

Language ...................................119

Changing the Video-out Signal

Method (NTSC/PAL) ..................119

Changing the LCD Confirmation

Time ...........................................120

Adding or Deleting a Folder ....... 121

Turning the Camera On/Off When

the LCD Monitor is Opened........122

Initializing the Settings ............... 123

Using the Remote Control....125

Shooting .....................................125

Playback.....................................126

Deleting ......................................127

Changing Camera Settings

This section explains how to change the camera settings, including formatting
(initializing) the storage memory (P.43), and setting the auto power off, beep
sound and keep settings mode.

Keep Settings

The keep settings mode enables you to save the settings after the camera is
switched off. The following settings can be saved.

• Focus mode → P.70 • Flash mode → P.62

• Flash strength → P.63 • White balance → P.66

• Exposure compensation → P.64 • ISO sensitivity → P.72

• Soft mode → P.78 • Recording destination (PC card,

• Date imprint → P.71 CF card, internal memory) → P.50

• Display language → P.119 • Guide List

• The redeye reduction mode will be saved when the flash mode is

Note

saved.

• The contents of the Image Capture Guide List wil be saved when the
Guide list mode is saved.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Choose [KEEP SETTINGS].

C Select the condition for the items

where you wish to keep the settings.

• P.33 “How to Use the Radio Button

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• The condition for each item means

Note

as follows.
ON: Keep setting enabled
OFF: Keep setting disabled

D Select [OK].

The display will return to the Setup menu.

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Beep Sound Setting

The camera beeps to alert you when it records a picture. You can enable and
disable the beep by the following steps.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [BEEP SOUND] and then select

[OK].

C Select [ON] or [OFF] and then select

[OK].

Select [OFF] to disable the beep.

• The error beep is not disabled even when the beep sound is set on

Note

[OFF].

Auto Power Off Setting

The camera will turn off automatically (auto power off) in the recording and play
modes to conserve the battery if it is left idle (no buttons or switches operated)
for a preset length of time. The time until the auto power off function is activated
can be set from 0 – 60 minutes.

Setting

CAMERA POWER

LCD MONITOR

Sets the time until the camera turns off automatically if
no operation is performed. The factory default setting is
5 minutes in recording and play modes.

Sets the time until the LCD monitor turns off
automatically if no operation is performed. The factory
default setting is 2 minutes in recording and play
modes.

Explanation

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A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [AUTO POWER OFF].

C Choose the auto power off setting

(CAMERA POWER or LCD MONITOR).

D Set the auto power off interval and

select [OK].

E Select [EXIT].

The screen will return to the Setup screen.

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• P.34 “How to Use the Spin Box ( )”

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• If the auto power off function has been activated, perform the following

Note

procedure.
If the camera is turned off automatically: switch the camera on again.
If the LCD monitor is turned off automatically: press the DISPLAY
button.

• If the auto power off function is activated and the camera is
automatically turned off, the LCD monitor will also be turned off.

• When using the AC adapter, the auto power off function is disabled
even if the auto power off mode is set to on.

Changing the Display Language

The choice of language to display the information on the LCD monitor can be
selected.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [LANGUAGE].

C Choose the language and select [OK].

The display will return to the Setup menu.

• Only the selectable language will be displayed.

Note

• To save the language setting, enable the keep settings mode.
→ P.116 “Keep Settings”

Changing the Video-out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL)

If you wish to play recorded files on a TV when you are abroad, change the
Video-out Signal Method according to the video system used in the country
where you are.

•“Playback Using a TV” (P.88) for instructions on how to connect the

See

camera to a TV

•“Using This Camera Abroad” (P.135) for details of the TV systems

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A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [VIDEO OUT MODE].

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C Choose the video out mode (NTSC or

PAL) and then select [OK].

The video out mode will be changed and the
display will return to the Setup menu.

• The LCD monitor will appear blank if you connect the video interface

Note

cable to the camera when the video out mode is set to PAL.

Changing the LCD Confirmation Time

When you press the shutter release button in (Still Picture) mode, the
image is displayed on the LCD monitor. You can select the time for confirming
the image after shooting from 0 second, 1 second, 2 seconds and 3 seconds.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [LCD CONFIRMATION TIME].

C Choose the confirmation time (0SEC,

1SEC, 2SEC or 3SEC) and then select
[OK].

The confirmation time will be changed and
the display will return to the Setup menu.

• P.33 “How to Use the Radio Button

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• If the confirmation time is set on 0 second, no image is displayed.

Note

• In (Still Picture) mode with voice memo, when non-compressed
(NC) mode has been set, and in
displayed until recording is completed, regardless of the preset
confirmation time.

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(Text) mode, the image will be

Adding or Deleting a Folder

This function enables you to add or delete a folder for saving recorded images.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [FOLDERS].

C Choose the storage memory in which

the folder will be added or deleted (CF
CARD, PC CARD or IN).

See “Adding a Folder” → See below
See “Deleting a Folder” → P.122

• P.33 “How to Use the Radio Button

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■ Adding a Folder

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A Select [ADD].

A new folder will be added in the selected
storage memory and assigned a consecutive
number.

B Select [EXIT].

The display will return to the Setup menu.

• Naming of the folder depends on the DCF (Digital rule for Camera File)

Note

System

• Folders can be created from number 100 – 999.

• You can specify the destination for saving the folder in Recording and

Play modes. → P.51, P.100 “Selecting a Folder”

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■ Deleting a Folder

A Choose the folder to be deleted from

the folder list and select [DELETE].

The conformation message will be displayed.

B Press the shutter release button.

The selected folder will be deleted.

C Select [EXIT].

The screen will return to the Setup screen.

Important

• All the images will be deleted when the folder is deleted.

Note

Turning the Camera On/Off When the LCD Monitor
is Opened

This function enables you to set whether you wish the camera to turn on when
the LCD monitor is opened.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [OPTIONS].

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C Select [POWER ON BY LCD

OPENING].

D Choose the power setting (POWER

ON or KEEP POWER OFF) and select
[OK].

If you choose [POWER ON], the camera will
turn on when the LCD monitor is opened.

E Select [EXIT].

The screen will return to the Setup screen.

• When the battery is replaced for charging, etc., the power setting is

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reset to the factory default even when [POWER ON] is selected.

Initializing the Settings

This function enables you to reset all the settings and return them to their
factory default settings.

Important

• Intializing all the settings will also erase the information and images in

Note

the internal memory.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [OPTIONS].

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C Select [INITIALIZE SETTINGS].

D Select [OK].

E Select [OK].

The confirmation message will be displayed.

F Press the shutter release button.

The camera settings will be reset and the
camera will be turned off.

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Using the Remote Control

This section explains how to operate the camera using the DR-3 remote control
unit (optional).

Important

• The remote control receiver is located on the front of the camera.

Note

Operate the remote control unit by pointing it at the remote control
receiver.

• For instructions on replacing the batteries and maintaining the remote

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control unit, refer to the accompanying manual.

• Some procedures differ when performed on the remote control unit
and on the camera itself. Follow the instructions below to use the
remote control unit.

Shooting

The remote control unit can be used to operate the camera. It is particularly
useful when the camera is set up at a remote position or is in a fixed position.

A Set the mode dial on the camera to a

shooting mode ( , , , or )
and press the button to select
the recording destination.

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B Decide the composition of the picture

and press the RELEASE button on
the remote control unit.

● In (Still Picture) mode

The self-timer LED will light and recording
will start after about 2 seconds.

● In

Recording starts as soon as the RELEASE
button is pressed.

● In

Pictures are taken continuously while the
RELEASE button is pressed. When the
button is released, shooting stops and the
pictures are recorded.

(Text) mode

(Continuous Shooting) mode

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● In (Voice Memo) or (Motion Picture) mode

Recording of the image and/or voice memo
starts when the RELEASE button is pressed.
Recording stops when the button is pressed
again.

• You can change the size of the subject with the zoom button. Press

Note

to make the subject larger, and press to make the subject

smaller.

Setting the Exposure Compensation

A Press the EV (+/–) button on the remote control unit.
B Set the exposure compensation level using the FWD (왕) or REV (왓)

button and press the ENTER button on the remote control unit.

Press the RELEASE button to take the picture.

Shooting in Manual Focus Mode

A Press the PROGRAM button.

The manual focus mode will be enabled.

B Adjust the focus using the FWD (왕) or REV (왓) button.

Press the RELEASE button to take the picture.

● To cancel the mode setting

Press the PROGRAM button.

Playback

You can use the remote control unit to playback recorded files.

A Set the mode dial on the camera to

[ ] and press the button to
select the playback source.

The most recently recorded file will be played
back.

B Choose a file by pressing the FWD

(왕) or REV (왓) button.

The remote control unit buttons are operated
in the same way as the buttons on the
camera.

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Displaying Multiple Images (Thumbnail Playback)

A Press the ENTER button to switch to the Edit mode.
B Press the MULTI button.

The thumbnail playback will be enabled.

C Change the selected image using the FWD (왕) or REV (왓) button.
D Press the ENTER button.

The selected file will be displayed as a single image and the thumbnail
playback will be canceled.

Deleting

You can use the remote control unit to delete a recorded file.

Important

• Files cannot be restored once they are deleted. Before starting to

Note

delete a file, make sure that you want to delete it.

A Set the mode dial on the camera to

[ ] and press the button to
select the deleting destination.

B Press the ENTER button.

The screen will switch to the Edit mode.

C Select a file to be deleted using the

FWD (왕) or REV (왓) button, and press
the ERASE button on the remote
control unit.

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D Press the RELEASE button.

The selected file will be deleted.

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