The serial number of this
product is given on the bottom
face of the camera.
Basic Operations
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take
pictures and play back pictures.
Advanced Operations
Read this section when you want to learn more about the different
camera functions.
This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to
take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to
customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a
computer.
The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not
charged at the time of purchase.
Preface
This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback
functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use.
To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly
before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference.
Safety PrecautionsFor the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions
Test ShootingPlease be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording properly
CopyrightReproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines, music
Exemption from Liabili tyRicoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to re cord or play back images
WarrantyThis product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid
Radio InterferenceOperating this product in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document. Should you
nevertheless notice any errors or omissions , we would be grateful if you would notify us at the address listed
on the back cover of this booklet.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and Internet Expl orer are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States of America and o ther countries. Macintosh and Mac OS are register ed
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States of A merica and other countries. Adobe, the Adobe logo , and
Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. All
other trade names mentioned in this document a re the property of their respective owners.
thoroughly.
before normal use.
and other materials, other than for personal, home or similarly limited
purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited.
caused by malfunction of this product.
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 thereof.
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 Co., Ltd.
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.
Danger
Warning
Caution
Sample Warnings
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this equipment.
This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or serious
injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
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 symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.
The symbol alerts you to prohibited actions.
The symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific action is
prohibited.
Examples
Do not touch Do not disassemble
Danger
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter th e equipment yourself. The high-voltage
circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery.
Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use it in a high temperature
environment such as next to a fire or inside a car, or abandon it. Do not put it into water
or the sea or allow it to get wet.
Do not attempt to pierce, hit, compress, drop, or subject the battery to any other severe
impact or force.
Do not use a battery that is significantly damaged or deformed.
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Warning
Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke or unusual
odors being emitted. Remove the battery 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.
Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign
object gets into the camera. Remove the ba ttery and memory card 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 ne arest service center at your earliest convenience.
Avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside the picture display, should the monitor
be damaged. Follow the appropriate emergency measures below.
• SKIN: If any of the liquid crys tal gets on your skin, wipe it off and rinse the af fected 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 liqui d crystal is ingested, rinse the mouth out thorou ghly with
water. Have the person drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Seek
medical assistance immediately.
Follow these precautions to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating, igniting or
exploding.
• Do not use a battery other than those specifically recommended for the equipment.
• Do not carry or store together with metal objects such as ballpoint pens, necklaces,
coins, hairpins, etc.
• Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
• If leakage of battery fluid or a strange odor, color change, etc. is noticed during use or
during charging, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger immediately
and keep it away from fire.
Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or cracking of the
battery while charging.
• Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid the use of multi-socket
adapters and extension cords.
• Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy objects on,
stretch or bend power cords.
• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Always grip the plug
section when disconnecting a power cord.
• Do not cover equipment while charging.
Keep the battery and SD memory card used in this equipment out of the reach of
children to prevent accidental ingestion. Consumption is harmful to human beings. If
swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.
Keep the equipment out of the reach of children.
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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 battery 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 use the equipment in wet areas as this could result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzene , thinner or similar
substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns.
Do not use the equipment in 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 adapter 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 battery charger or AC
adapter with commercially available e lectronic transformers when traveling abroad.
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.
Caution
Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes
in contact with a damaged battery, rinse 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, as this may cause the driver to lose control
and result in a traffic accident.
Safety Precautions for
Accessories
When using optional products, carefully read the instructions provided with the
product before using that product.
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Using the Manuals
The following two manuals are included with your CX2.
Camera User Guide
Basic Operations
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take
pictures and play back pictures.
Advanced Operations
Read this section when you want to learn more about the different
camera functions.
This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to
take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to
customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a
computer.
The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not
charged at the time of purchase.
“Irodio Photo & Video Studio” image viewing and editing software (for
Windows only) is also included with the camera. For how to use Irodio Photo
& Video Studio, see the displayed “Help”.
For more information on Irodio Photo & Video Studio, contact the Customer
Support Center below.
North America (U.S.)TEL: (Toll Free) +1-800-458-4029
Europe
UK, Germany, France and Spain: TEL: (Toll Free) +800-1532-4865
Other Countries:TEL: +44-1489-564-764
AsiaTEL: +63-2-438-0090
ChinaTEL: +86-21-5385-3786
Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
“Camera User Guide” (This booklet)
This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It
The serial number of this
product is given on the bottom
face of the camera.
also explains how to install the provided software on your
computer.
“Software User Guide” (PDF file)
The “Software User Guide” is available in the following folders
on the provided CD-ROM.
This guide explains how to download images from the camera
to your computer.
Each language has its own
“Software User Guide” in
the respective folder.
To copy the User Guide onto your hard disk, copy the PDF
file from the respective folder directly to your hard disk.
Open the package and make sure all the items are included.
* The actual appearance of items included may differ.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
CX2
The serial number of the camera is
provided on the bottom face of the
camera.
Rechargeable Battery
Battery Charger
USB Cable (Mini B cable)
Used to connect the camera to a
computer or Direct Printcompatible printer.
AV Cable
Used to view your images on a TV
Handstrap
Warranty
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Camera User GuideCD-ROM (GP.204)
Contains software and “Software
Camera User Guide
The serial number of this
product is given on the bottom
face of the camera.
Basic Operations
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take
pictures and play back pictures.
Advanced Operations
Read this section when you want to learn more about the different
camera functions.
This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to
take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to
customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a
computer.
The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not
charged at the time of purchase.
User Guide”. VM-1 software and
“Software User Guide” available for
Macintosh; see P.219 for
installation instructions. Acrobat
Reader is required to view the
“Software User Guide” in Mac OS 9.
Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"#$” (or
toward N or F) indicate that you should press the ADJ./OK button in the
up, down, left or right direction. Instructions to “Press the ADJ./OK
button” indicate that you should press directly down on the button.
Item NameRefer to
(*)
P.62
16
87
9
10
11
12
13
14
How to Use the Mode Dial
Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images
or movies.
1
Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function
you want to use.
Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions
SymbolFunctionDescriptionRefer to
Auto Shooting Mode
5
MY1, MY2 My Settings Mode
Movie Mode
3
SCENEScene Mode
EASYEasy Shooting Mode
R
Q
Continuous Mode
Dynamic Range
Double-shot Mode
Automatically sets the optimal aperture
value and shutter speed depending on
the subject.
You can shoot using the settings
registered in [Reg. My Settings].
Allows you to shoot movies.P.94
Allows you to shoot with settings
optimized for the shooting scene.
This allows you to shoot with easy
operations and without having to make
any complicated settings. The settings
of some shooting functions cannot be
changed when using this mode.
You can shoot with various continuous
shooting functions.
Allows you to shoot images that look
natural even in the dark areas and
bright areas of scenes with high
contrast.
P.34
P.83
P.74
P.37
P.87
P.84
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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Picture Display
1cm-1cm-
X4.8X4. 8
44
20482048
+0.3+0.3
Interv alInterv al
1 seco nd1 seco nd
NN
EV + 0 . 7EV + 0 . 7
F3. 5F3. 5
1/1 0 0 01/1 0 0 0
ISO 1 0 0IS O 10 0
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Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Still Image Mode
125367910
1cm-
1cm-
X4.8
X4.8
+0.3
Interval
Interval
26
26
21
22
23
24
25
F3.5 1/1000
48
20
20
313131
EV +0.7
EV +0.7F3.5
1/1000ISO 100
27282930
4
1 second
1 second
ISO 100
N
2048
2048+0.3
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
32
33
18
302827
00:0000:00
●
RECEC●REC
/00:02/00:02
Shutt er b ut oo n : StartShutt er b ut oo n : Start
• Th e number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots,
depending on the subject.
• Movie recording time and the maximum number of still pictures may vary depending
on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card),
shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card.
• When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Example of Picture Display During Playback
Still Image ModeMovie Mode
12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1112 1314
Item NameRefer toItem NameRefer to
1File No.-10 Image SizeP.101
2Number of Playback Files -11 Date at ShootingP.194
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
• Be sure the camera is off before removing the battery.
• For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.28.
About the Battery
This camera uses the Rechargeable Battery DB70, a dedicated lithium-ion battery supplied with
the camera. It is economical because you can
recharge it using the battery charger and use it
over and over again. The rechargeable battery
needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the
time of purchase.
Number of shots you can take ---------------------------------------------------------------
Approximate number of shots you can take on a single charge: Approx. 290
* When [LCD Auto Dim] (GP.184) is set to [On]
• Based on CIPA standard (Temperature: 23 degrees Celsius, picture display on, 30
seconds between shots, changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide-angle or
wide-angle to telephoto for each shot, 50% flash usage, turning the power off after
each 10 shots).
• You can take approximately 270 shots when [LCD Auto Dim] is set to [Off].
• Set the camera to synchro-monitor mode to increase the number of shots you can
take. (GP.56)
• The number of shots is for reference only. If the camera is used for long periods of
time for setting and playback, the shooting time (the number of shots) will decrease.
If you intend to use the camera for a long period of time, we recommend carrying a
spare battery.
• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off
and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.
• Please rem ove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of
time.
• When using a lithium-ion battery, use only the specified rechargeable lithium-ion
battery (DB-70). Do not use other rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
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About the SD Memory Card
(available in stores)
You can store images you have taken either in the camera’s
internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores).
The internal memory capacity is approximately 88 MB.
To record a lot of still images or movies at high resolutions, use a
high-capacity SD memory card.
About Formatting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Before using a new SD memory card, be sure to format it with this camera. If an error
message such as [Card Error] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded in the
camera or the card has been used with a computer or other digital camera, you must
format the card with this camera prior to use. (GP.168)
Where images are recorded-------------------------------------------------------------------
When no SD memory card is loaded, the camera records images to the internal
memory; when an SD memory card is loaded, it records images to the SD memory
card.
When no SD memory card is loadedWhen an SD memory card is loaded
Records to the internal memoryRecords to the SD memory card
• If a n SD memory card is loaded, the camera does not record to the internal memory,
even if the card is full.
• Take care not to get the contacts of the card dirty.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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Write-protecting your images ----------------------------------------------------------------
Move the write-protection switch on the SD memory card to
LOCK to prevent your still images from being accidentally erased
or the card from being formatted. If you unlock the card (by
returning the switch to its original position), it is once again
possible to erase images and format the card.
It is recommended to move the write-protection switch to LOCK
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
when you have some important data recorded.
Note that you cannot shoot images on a locked card because no
data can be recorded to the card. Unlock the card before shooting.
• Use the battery charger (BJ-7) to recharge the battery.
• Charging starts, and the charger lamp indicates the progress, as
shown below. Once charging has finished, unplug the power
cable from the power outlet.
Charger LampDescription
LitCharging started
OffCharging complete
FlashingThe battery charger terminal may be soiled or the battery
• The estimated battery charging time is shown below. Depending
on the battery level, the charging time differs.
Rechargeable battery charging time
DB-70Approx. 100 min. (25°C)
charger/battery may be faulty. (After unplugging the power cable
from the power outlet and wiping the battery charger terminal
with a dry cloth or cotton swab, plug it in again. If the charger
lamp continues to flash, it is possible that the battery charger or
battery is faulty. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet,
and remove the battery.)
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD
Memory Card
After recharging the rechargeable battery, load the rechargeable
battery and the SD memory card. Be sure the camera is off before
removing the battery or SD memory card.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
1
Open the battery/card
cover.
2
Make sure the SD memory
card is facing the right way
and then push the card all
the way in until it clicks.
• The rechargeable battery may be
inserted first.
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3
Insert the rechargeable
battery.
• When the rechargeable battery is
loaded in place, it is locked with
the hook shown in the figure.
4
Close the battery/card
cover and slide it back into
place.
Removing the Rechargeable Battery
Open the battery/card cover. Release the hook that locks the
rechargeable battery. The battery is ejected. Pull the battery out of
the camera. Be careful not to drop the battery when removing it from
the camera.
Removing the SD Memory Card
Open the battery/card cover. Push in the SD memory card and
gently release to eject it. Pull the card out of the camera.
Logo side
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.