Ricoh RDC-I700 User Manual

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

Adjusting the LCD Monitor.....28

Adjusting the LCD Monitor

Contrast........................................28

Using the Stylus Pen ....................28

Fine Adjustment of the LCD

Monitor and Touch Screen ...........29

How to Select the Items.......... 31

Using the Stylus Pen ....................31

Selecting and Canceling Items.....32

Character Input and Writing/

Drawing ....................................35

Using the On-screen Keypad .......35

Using the Tool Palette..................37

Registering the Camera

Information ..............................39

Setting the Date and Time ...........39

Registering Owner Information ....42

Before You Start Recording ...43

Formatting the Storage Memory ..43
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter ..44

How to Hold the Camera ..............44

Turning On/Off the Camera

Use the power button to turn the camera on and off.

■ Turning the Camera ON

A Press the power button.

• You can turn the camera on when

Note

the LCD monitor is opened →
P.122 → “Turning the Camera On/
Off When the LCD Monitor is
Opened”

■ Turning the Camera OFF

A Press the power button.

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Tips

Auto Power Off

The camera will turn off automatically (auto power off) to conserve
the battery if it is left idle (no buttons or switches operated) for a fixed
time. To resume use, turn the power on again. The auto power off
feature does not activate when the camera is powered by an AC
adapter. → P.117 “Auto Power Off Setting”

How to Use the Mode Dial

The camera offers a number of modes for shooting and playback. Use the
mode dial to select the mode you need.

Mode Dial Mode Action

Setup mode For changing and verifying camera
Motion Picture For recording motion pictures with sound.

mode
Continuous Enables continuous shooting while the

Shooting mode shutter release button is pressed.
Text mode Used when recording text. Eliminates

Voice Memo mode Used when recording sound.
Still Picture mode Basic shooting mode.
Play mode For playing back recorded files.
PC mode For connecting the camera to a PC,

Communication For transmitting images and using Internet
mode functions.

A Turn the mode dial to change the

mode used.

The screen displayed on the LCD monitor
differs according to the mode. For details of
operation, refer to the following.

•

• (Motion Picture) → P.60

•

•

•

•

•

(Setup) → P.116

(Continuous Shooting) → P.59
(Text) → P.58
(Voice Memo) → P.59

(Still Picture) → P.55

(Play) → P.84

settings.

gradations and records in black and white.

transmitting images from the camera to
the PC and operating the camera from the
PC.

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• For details of the (PC mode) and (Communication mode), see

Note

‘Connecting to a Personal Computer’ operation manual and
‘Communication/Internet’ operation manual.

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LCD Monitor and LCD Panel

The LCD monitor or LCD panel displays the camera status, such as the battery
level, recordable picture count and mode setting, in symbols and figures.

Recording Mode

LCD panel LCD monitor

Storage Memory
Flash mode
Red-eye reduction

mode
White balance —
File type
Size/No. of pixels
Image quality/ F, N, E, NC

Compression rate
Exposure compensation — EV –2.0 ~ EV +2.0

value
Digital zoom — × 1.3, × 1.6, × 3.2
ISO Sensitivity — AUTO, ISO 200, ISO 400
Auto bracket — AB
Focus — AF, MF
Macro shooting —
Self timer mode
Battery symbol —
Soft mode — SOFT
Time Exposure mode — L1, L2, L4, L8

• For details of the messages displayed on the LCD panel and LCD

Note

monitor, see “Error Messages” (P.133).

Remaining picture count • Remaining recording time

Folder name

Zoom bar

LCD panel LCD monitor

2048 × 1536, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480

Date and timeMessage

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Play Mode

LCD panel LCD monitor

Rewind

Storage memory
File type
Size/No. of pixels
Image quality/ F, N, E, NC

Compression rate
Battery symbol —
Protect symbol —
Voice annotation
Keypad memo —

Advance

LCD panel LCD monitor

Folder name/File name

Playback file no./Total no. of files

Date and time

Switching to the Edit mode

2048 × 1536, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480

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Adjusting the LCD Monitor

This section explains how to use the LCD monitor including adjusting the
contrast of the LCD monitor and using the fine adjustment function.

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Contrast

If the LCD monitor is hard to see, for example in bright sunlight, adjust the
contrast of the monitor.

A Press the LCD contrast adjustment

buttons (왓/왕) to adjust the LCD
monitor contrast to a favorable
setting for viewing.

Using the Stylus Pen

■ Stylus Pen

Pull the stylus pen out in the following way and replace it after use.

A Pull the stylus pen out in the direction

shown by the arrow.

Replace by sliding it back in from the tip.

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■ LCD Monitor

When using the stylus pen, set the LCD monitor as shown below.

A Rotate the LCD monitor as illustrated.

Do not rotate beyond the limits of the angle
shown.

B Open the LCD monitor

perpendicularly, rotate it at an angle
of 180 degrees in the direction of the
arrow and close it.

Fine Adjustment of the LCD Monitor and Touch
Screen

You can use the stylus pen supplied with the camera to select and set items. If
the touch screen does not function properly, use the fine adjustment function to
adjust the LCD monitor and touch screen.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

• P.24 “Turning On/Off the Camera”

See

• P.25 “How to Use the Mode Dial”

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B Move the focus (green frame

enclosing an item) using the
button to select [TOUCH SCREEN
CALIBRATION] and press the ENTER
button.

• P.32 “Selecting and Canceling

See

Items”

C Flip up the LCD monitor

perpendicularly, turn it 180 degrees in
the direction of arrow and close it.

D Touch the marks in the corners with

the pen.

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How to Select the Items

You can select items, and confirm or cancel camera settings using the buttons
on the operation panel and stylus pen. This section explains how to use the
buttons and stylus pen.

Using the Stylus Pen

Basically, the stylus pen can be used in the following two ways.

● Touching

Touching is the action of lightly pressing the
screen with the pen. It is used to select items
on the screen or to select the button, such as
[OK] and [CANCEL].
This manual contains instructions such as
“Touch with the pen” and “Select with the
pen”.

● Dragging

Dragging is the action of moving the pen
while keeping it pressed lightly against the
screen. It is used to write characters, drawing
diagrams and designate the scope on the
screen.
This manual contains instructions such as
“Drag the pen”.

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• You can perform the above operations using your finger in the same

Note

way as the stylus pen. Touch the screen lightly with the tip of your
finger.

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Selecting and Canceling Items

This section explains how to operate the buttons on the touch screen and stylus
pen.

■ Switching the Displays

(1)

→
←

(2)

Next screen (1)

Using the pen

Using the
buttons

• The legends (“CANCEL” and “ENTER”) above the buttons (EXIT or

Note

OK) are used for annotation with the button operation.

Touch on the
lower left of the
screen.

Press the button
to move the focus
(green frame
enclosing an item)
on the lower item.
When the focus is
on the bottom item,
press the button.

Previous screen (2)

Touch on the
lower left of the
screen.

Press the button
to move the focus
on the upper item.
When the focus is
on the top item,
press the
button.

■ Selecting and Canceling Items

(1)

→
←

(3)

(1)

→
←

(2)

Exit the MENU screen

Touch CANCEL.

Press the CANCEL
button.

(2)

→

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Select the item (1)

Using the pen

Using the
buttons

• The dimmed items can not be selected.

Note

Touch the target
item.

Press the
buttons to move the
focus and press the
ENTER button.

Select the setting (2)

Touch the target
setting and touch
[OK].

Press the
buttons to move the
focus, press
SELECT button
and then press

ENTER button.

Cancel the setting (3)

Touch CANCEL.

Press the CANCEL
button.

■ EDIT Mode

(1)

→

Select the item (2)

Touch the target
item.

Press the button
to move the focus
(green frame
enclosing an item)
on the top item.

Press the
buttons to move the
focus on the target
item and press the
SELECT button.

Using
the pen

Using
the
buttons

Edit Mode (1)

Touch [EDIT]
at the lower
right corner of
the screen.

Press the
[ENTER]
button.

■ How to Use the Check Box ( )

● Using the Pen

Touch the desired
cancel the selection, touch again.

to change it to . To

(2)

→
←

(4)

Select the setting (3)

Touch the target
item.

Press the
buttons to move the
focus on the target
item and press the

·

SELECT button.

·

Touch the .

Press the
button to
move the
focus on
and press the
SELECT
button.

(3)

→

Next
screen

Cancel (4)

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● Using the Buttons

Use the

· buttons to set the focus on the
desired item and press the SELECT button.
To cancel the selection, press the button
again.

■ How to Use the Radio Button ( )

● Using the Pen

Touch the desired

● Using the Buttons

Use the

· · · buttons to set the focus
on the desired item and press the SELECT
button.

to change it to .

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■ How to Use the Spin Box ( )

● Using the Pen

Touch
number.
Touching
touching

● Using the Buttons

Use the
on the desired item and specify the number
with the
Pressing the
and pressing the button decreases the
number.

or with the pen to specify the

increases the number and

decreases the number.

· · · buttons to set the focus

button or button.

button increases the number

■ How to Use the Dropdown List ( )

● Using the Pen

Touch
desired item from the list.

with the pen and then touch the

● Using the Buttons

Use the
on the desired item, then display the list
using the
button.
Use the
focus on the desired item from the list and
press the SELECT button.

· · · buttons to set the focus

button and press the SELECT

button or button to set the

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Character Input and Writing/Drawing

This section explains how to input characters using the on-screen keypad and
how to write or draw using the tool palette.

Using the On-screen Keypad

You can input characters in items displaying the symbol using the on-screen
keypad. Follow the steps below.

A Select to display the on-screen

keypad.

Touching the input field also allows you to
display the on-screen keypad.

● Using the Buttons

Set the focus on the desired item with
buttons. Press the button to move to the
input field and press the [SELECT] button.

B Input the characters, numbers and

symbols.

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C Symbols can be input by switching

two keypad screens with g (SHIFT)
or Caps key.

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: Press the key to move to the next line.

: Press this key to return to the previous screen without saving the

characters you input.

: Press this key to input a space.

● Erasing Characters

Touch [BS]. Characters are erased one at a time from the last character each
time [BS] is pressed.

D After entering the characters, select [ENTER].

The on-screen keypad disappears and the screen returns to the original
display.

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Using the Tool Palette

The function of the tool palette is to enable you to write characters freehand or
draw diagrams involving lines and circles. There are five types of tools.

Pen : For writing characters or drawing diagrams freehand

Erase : Erases the characters or diagrams that have been

written or drawn

Erase All : Erases all the characters and diagrams that have been

written or drawn
Select line width : Changes the thickness of the pen
Select color : Changes the color of the pen

■ Writing Characters or Drawing Diagrams

A Touch and drag the pen to write

characters or draw diagrams.

● Changing the Thickness of the Pen

Touch to select the width (FINE,
NORMAL, BOLD) of the lines from the list.

● Changing the Color of the Pen

Touch
screen.
Select the color to be used and select [OK].

to display the color selection

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B After writing the characters or

drawing the diagrams, select [SAVE].

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■ Erasing the Characters or Diagrams

A Touch and drag the area you wish

to erase with the pen.

● Erasing All Characters and Diagrams

Touch
diagrams.

to erase all the characters or

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Registering the Camera Information

This section explains how to register the camera information such as setting the
date and time and owner information.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the date and time on the camera. You can also follow these procedures
when you use the camera for the first time or need to change the date and time
settings.

• Use the yyyy format to set the year.

Note

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

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [DATE SETTING].

The date setting menu is displayed. Set the
following three items.

•“Set the Date and Time” → See below

•“Select the Date To Be Used” → P.40

•“Select the Date Format → P.41

■ Set the Date and Time

Set the date and time. You can set the date in two patterns, HOME and
DESTINATION, and switch the pattern when you travel across the time zone.

A Select [HOME] or [DESTINATION].

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B Set the date and time and then select

[OK].

Specify which date you will use, HOME or
DESTINATION, by “Select the Date To Be
Used” (See below).

• P.34 “How to Use the Spin Box ( )”

See

C Select [EXIT].

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

Note

for about 1 month, as at replacement. Set the date and time again.

■ Select the Date To Be Used

Select the date you wish to use, HOME or DESTINATION.

A Select [DATE TO BE USED].

B Select [HOME] or [DESTINATION] and

then select [OK].

C Select [EXIT].

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■ Select the Date Format

Select the date format. There are three types to choose from.

Example: Setting September 15. 2000, 10:00 am
YYYY/MM/DD hh:mm → 2000/09/15 10:00
MM DD YYYY hh:mm → SEP 15 2000 10:00
DD MM YYYY hh:mm → 15 SEP 2000 10:00

A Select [DATE/TIME FORMAT].

B Select the date format you wish to

use and then select [OK].

C Select [EXIT].

The screen will return to the Setup menu.

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Tips

How to Verify the Date and Time

Press the DISPLAY button in a shooting or playback mode to view
the date and time settings on the LCD monitor. → P.49, P.87 “LCD
Monitor Display”

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Registering Owner Information

You can register personal data such as the owner’s name, address, telephone
number, and the name of the photographer. You can use the registered
information for signature imprint, sending images by fax, or playback on a PC.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [OWNER INFORMATION].

C Select for each item and input the

required information using the on­screen keypad.

• P.35 “Using the On-screen Keypad”

See

D Select [OK].

The screen will return to the Setup menu.

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• The registered owner’s name will be embedded in the image and will

Note

be displayed as the file property when the image is displayed on a PC.
→ “Displaying File Properties” in the ‘Connecting to a Personal
Computer’ operation manual

• When the camera is connected to a PC, you can register owner
information from the PC. → “Owner Information” in the ‘Connecting to
a Personal Computer’ operation manual

Before You Start Recording

Before you start recording, format the storage media, adjust the viewfinder
diopter and check the way to hold the camera.

Formatting the Storage Memory

This function enables you to format the CF card, PC card and internal memory.
Before using a new card or a card that has been used on another device, such
as a PC, format the card with the camera first.

Important

• Formatting the storage memory will erase all the recorded files

Note

(including protected files). Copy important files before formatting the
storage memory. → P.92 “Copying and Moving Files”

• CF cards and PC cards formatted on other devices may not be used.

A Set the mode dial to [ ].

B Select [FORMAT].

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C Choose the storage memory to be

formatted (CF CARD, PC CARD or
INTERNAL MEMORY).

The confirmation message will be displayed.

D Press the shutter release button.

The “Now on format” message will be
displayed, and when formatting is completed,
the display will return to the Setup menu.

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Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter

Adjust the diopter so that you can see the subject clearly in the viewfinder.

A Turn the diopter adjuster to the left or

right to adjust the visibility and
ensure that you can see the subject
clearly.

How to Hold the Camera

Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in blurred
images. To keep the camera steady, hold the camera in the manner described
below. Be particularly careful to keep the camera steady when taking telephoto
zoom shots.

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

touching your body.

● When viewing through the viewfinder

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

● When viewing using the LCD monitor

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

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B Press the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip.

The shutter release buttons are located on top and front sides of the camera.
Use either button depending on the situation.

Important

• Apply gentle but firm pressure to the shutter release button. Pressing

Note

the button quickly can result in a blurred image.

• Do not move the camera until the beep sound is heard.

You can rotate the LCD monitor as shown in
the illustration, enabling you to shoot images
at a variety of angles.

Important

• Open the LCD monitor 90 degrees

Note

in a horizontal direction before
rotating it.

■ Precaution

Be careful to keep the camera lens and flash
from being covered by your fingers or hair or
the camera strap.

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