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.
• 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.
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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 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)
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
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