Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 Manuale Utente

To ensure correct use of your camera, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future use.Camera Operation ManualCamera Operat

8Safety PrecautionsWarning SymbolsVarious symbols are used throughout this operation manual and on the product toprevent physical harm to you or other

98F Select the print setting (SELECTEDIMAGES / ONE IMAGE ) and thenpress the button.G Specify the number of prints usingthe · buttons and press th

994Playback/DeletingD Select [ALL IMAGES] and press the button.E Specify the number of prints usingthe · buttons and then press theENTER button.F Pr

100D Specify the number of prints usingthe · buttons and then press theENTER button.E Press the CANCEL button to exit theDPOF setting menu. Canceli

1014Playback/DeletingE Press the ENTER button.All the print or index settings will be canceledand the screen will return to the DPOFsetting menu.F Pre

102Adding a Voice Memo (Voice Memo)You can add approximately ten seconds of voice memo to a still picture or text file.A Set the mode dial to [ ].B Di

1034Playback/DeletingDeleting a FileThis function enables you to delete recorded files. You can delete selected filesor all the files in the folder.Im

104E Press the shutter release button.The file will be deleted and the display willreturn to the playback screen.Note• When a file is deleted, thesubs

Chapter5Camera Settings and Other FunctionsChanging Camera Settings ..106Adding or Deleting a Folder ... 106Keep Settings ...

106Changing Camera SettingsThis section explains how to add/delete a folder and how to change the camerasettings (auto power off, beep sound, keep set

1075Camera Settings and Other FunctionsC Press the CANCEL button to exit thefolder list.Note• Naming of the folder depends on the DCF (Digital rule f

9RWarningo●Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water,liquid or other foreign object gets into the equipment. Removethe battery as s

108Keep SettingsThe keep settings mode enables you to save the settings after the camera isswitched off. The following settings can be saved.• Flash m

1095Camera Settings and Other FunctionsChanging the LCD Confirmation TimeWhen you press the shutter release button to record the image in (StillPict

110A Set the mode dial to [ ].B Select [CAMERA SETTINGS] andpress the button.C Select [AUTO POWER OFF] and pressthe button.D Choose the time (OFF,

1115Camera Settings and Other FunctionsBeep Sound SettingThe camera beeps to alert you when it records a picture. You can enable anddisable the beep b

112Setting the Power Saving ModeThis function enables you to reduce the power consumption of the LCD monitorand extend the life of the battery.A Set t

1135Camera Settings and Other FunctionsChanging the Display LanguageThe information on the LCD monitor is available in English, French, Germanand Japa

114Changing the Video-out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL)If you wish to play recorded files on a TV when you are abroad, change theVideo-out Signal Method ac

1155Camera Settings and Other FunctionsSetting a SignatureYou can select a signature to be attached to an image in signature imprintmode (P.78).Note•

116Changing the File Numbering MethodWhen using a memory card as the recording destination, you can set whetheror not you want the files to be automat

1175Camera Settings and Other FunctionsTurning the Camera On When the LCD Monitor isOpenedThis function enables you to set whether you wish the camera

10RWarningm● Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, electricshock or explosion caused by the battery charger.• Do not use a power source v

118D Choose the power setting (YES orNO) and then press the ENTERbutton.If you select [YES], the camera will turn onwhen the LCD monitor is opened.E P

1195Camera Settings and Other FunctionsD Press the ENTER button.The confirmation message will be displayed.E Press the ENTER button.The final confirm

120Using the Remote ControlThis section explains how to operate the camera using the optional remotecontrol units, DR-3 and DR-4 (available in the nea

1215Camera Settings and Other FunctionsUsing the Continuous ShootingA Press the MENU (ENTER) button.B Select [CONT. MODE] using the  ·  buttons and

122Displaying Magnified ImagesA Press the button.Zoom playback will be enabled.B Change the display position using the , ,  or  button.Depending

1235Camera Settings and Other FunctionsUsing the DR-3 Remote Control ShootingA Set the mode dial on the camera to aRecording mode ( , , or )and p

124 PlaybackA Set the mode dial on the camera to[ ] and press the button toselect the playback source.The most recently recorded file will be playe

1255Camera Settings and Other Functions DeletingImportantNote• Files cannot be restored once they are deleted. Before starting todelete a file, make

126C Press the RELEASE button.All files will be deleted.RELEASEERASEFWDPROGRAMEVMULTIREVENTER

AppendixTroubleshooting ...128Error Messages ...131Using Your Camera in OtherCountries ...

11RWarningm● Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline,benzine, thinner or similar substances to avoid the risk ofexplosion, fire or bur

128TroubleshootingRefer to the pointers listed below before submitting the equipment for repairs. Ifthe problem persists after trying the suggestions,

129AppendixFlash will notfire or will notchargeAutofocus is onbut camera notfocusingProblemImage darkeven with flashImage is toodarkUnnaturalcoloratio

130ProblemDisplay shut offLCD monitorbrightnesschanges duringautofocusoperationVertical linesappear onimageCauseBattery is exhaustedAuto power off act

131AppendixError MessagesIf an error message is displayed on the LCD monitor or LCD panel, follow theprocedures below.Error MessageSystem error occurs

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133AppendixUsing Your Camera in Other CountriesRicoh AC-3 AC adapter (optional)• The adapter can be used in regions where the voltage ranges from 100

134Recording CapacitiesThe table below gives approximate recording picture counts by CF cardcapacity, image quality and size.16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 64 MB 9

135AppendixAccessoriesItem Model RemarksAC adapter AC-3 Used to supply power directly from ahousehold electrical outlet.→ P.18 “Connecting an AC Adapt

136Handling Precautions● This camera is not waterproof. Keep away from water, rain, beverages, etc. Ifany liquid gets into the camera, consult your ne

137AppendixCare and Storage Care● Fingerprints or dirt on the lens or AF viewfinder will reduce the quality of theimage, so take care not to get them

12Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this equipment.RCautiono● Contact with fluid leaking from the battery can lead to burns.If p

138Specifications General● Video Signal Protocol : NTSC/PAL● Power Source Voltage : Battery: 3.7 V: AC: 5 V● Dimensions (W × H × D) : 141.9 × 78.2 ×

139Appendix Image Data Recording and Playback● Image Resolution• Still picture : 2048 × 1536, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480 pixels• Text : 2048 × 1536, 1024

140About the Warranty and Servicing1. This product is backed by a one-year limited warranty. During the warrantyperiod, which starts from the date of

141AppendixNote• Before sending the camera in for repair, check the battery and readthe instruction manual again to ensure proper operation.• Some rep

142... KEEP SETTINGS ... Camera ... P.108... LCD CONFIRM. ... Camera ... P.109

143AppendixRecording Mode... FTP UPLOAD ... Communication/Internet... P.51... QUICK SEND ... Communication/Internet...

144Play Mode ( )... SEND ... Communication/Internet... P.70, 73... QUICK SEND ... Communication/Internet... P.68

145AppendixPC Mode ( )Communication Mode ( )Connecting to a Personal Computer... E-MAIL ... Communication/Internet... P.83

146AAC adapter ... 18AF LED... 47Auto bracket ...

147AppendixRecording mode ... 41LCD panel ... 26Lens cap...

Chapter1Getting StartedBefore Using the Camera ...14Attaching the Wrist Strap ... 14Attaching the Lens Cap ...14Powering th

148Declaration of Conformity“The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.”

149AppendixINFORMATION TO THE USERUSA FCC Part15 Class BThe equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device,

150MEMO

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To ensure correct use of your camera, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future use.Camera Operation ManualCamera Operat

14Before Using the CameraBefore using the camera, attach the wrist strap, and lens cap.Attaching the Wrist StrapA Pass the small loop of the strapthro

151Getting StartedPowering the CameraThis section explains how to load and recharge the battery and how to powerthe camera from a household electrical

16Loading the BatteryLoad the rechargeable lithium ion battery (DB-20L) to operate the camera.ImportantNote• When using the camera for the first time,

171Getting StartedTipsTips to Extend the Recording and PlaybackTimes• The battery lives indicated on the previous page may decreasedepending on the am

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18Connecting an AC AdapterWhen using the camera for extended periods of time to shoot or playbackimages, or connecting with a PC, connect an AC adapte

191Getting StartedStorage MemoryFiles shot with this camera can be recorded on the following two types ofmemory:Storage Memory CapacityCF card16 MB, 3

20Inserting a Memory CardCheck that the camera is turned off before inserting the card.ImportantNote• Be sure to turn the power off before inserting o

211Getting Started Removing CardA Check that the camera is turned off,and extract the EJECT button bypressing it once.See• P.24 “Turning On/Off the C

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Chapter2Basic OperationsTurning On/Off the Camera ...24How to Use the Mode Dial ...25LCD Monitor and LCD Panel ..26Recording Mode ...

24Turning On/Off the CameraUse the power button to turn the camera on and off. Turning the Camera ONA Press the power switch.Note• You can turn the c

252Basic OperationsHow to Use the Mode DialThe camera offers a number of modes for shooting and playback. Use themode dial to select the mode you need

26LCD Monitor and LCD PanelThe LCD monitor or LCD panel displays the camera status, such as the batterylevel, recordable picture count and mode settin

272Basic OperationsLCD panel LCD monitorStorage memory *1 File type Size/No. of pixels 2048, 1024, 640Image quality/ F, N, E, NC

1How to Use the Operation ManualsFive operation manuals are supplied with this camera.Use each operation manual as shown below to suit the purpose.Ope

28 Switching the DisplaysNote• The legends [CANCEL] and [ENTER] below the END and OK buttonsdisplayed at the bottom of the screen indicate the releva

292Basic Operations How to Use the Check Box ( )Use the · · · buttons to set the focuson the desired item and press theFUNCTION button. To cancel t

30Character InputYou can input characters when adding folders, setting the mail environment,etc. as follows.A Press the button to display thecharact

312Basic OperationsRegistering the Camera InformationThis section explains how to register the camera information such as setting thedate and time and

32 Setting the Date and TimeSet the date and time. You can set the date in two patterns, HOME andDESTINATION, and switch the pattern when you travel

332Basic Operations Selecting the Date FormatSelect the date format. There are three types to choose from.Example: Setting September 15. 2001, 10:00

34Checking Owner InformationYou can check owner information, such as your name, telephone number,company name, and the name of the photographer regist

352Basic OperationsFormatting the Storage MemoryThis function enables you to format the card and internal memory.Before using a new card or a card tha

36D Press the shutter release button.●CF CardThe “Formatting ...” message will bedisplayed. When formatting is completed, thescreen will return to the

372Basic OperationsHow to Hold the CameraUnintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in blurredimages. To keep the camera steady,

2CONTENTSAt the end of this manual troubleshooting for errormessages, alphabetical index and index by functions arelisted for your convenience.How to

38● When viewing using the LCD monitorHold the camera firmly in both hands, aim it at your subject and look at the LCDmonitor.B Press the shutter rele

Chapter3ShootingBasic Shooting ...40Operation Flow ...40Selecting a Recording Mode ...41Selecting

40Basic ShootingThis section explains the general flow of shooting operation and provides basicshooting instructions.Operation FlowTo record an image,

413ShootingSelecting a Recording ModeThe camera offers four recording modes ( · · · ). Select the mode bestsuited to your photographic needs.In this s

42Selecting the Storage MemorySelect the storage memory in which to record the image files.LCD Panel LCD Monitor Recording DestinationRecords images o

433ShootingSelecting a FolderSelect a folder in the storage memory in which to store the image files.A Press the FOLDER button.B Choose the folder in

44Selecting an Image Quality ModeThe camera offers the following image quality modes. Select the mode bestsuited to your photographic needs.LCD Panel

453ShootingChecking the Position of the SubjectCheck the position of your subject by looking through the viewfinder or at theLCD monitor. Viewing Thr

46Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)By pressing the zoom lever, you can vary the size of the subject withoutchanging the distance between yourself

473ShootingShooting (Still Picture Mode)This section explains how to shoot pictures in Still Picture mode. Hold thecamera correctly to keep it steady.

3Chapter 3 ShootingBasic Shooting ... 40Operation Flow ...

48● Flash LEDWhen the flash fires, the flash LED (red)lights when the shutter release button ispressed lightly.Note• During charging, the flash LED wi

493ShootingNote• The camera will switch off automatically (auto power off) if it is left idle(no buttons or switches operated) for a fixed time. When

50Special Shooting FunctionsThis section explains the various shooting functions that are available. Thefunctions that can be used vary depending on t

513ShootingRecording Voice Memo (Voice Memo Mode)This mode enables you to record a voice memo. The recordable time isdisplayed according to the availa

52Shooting Motion Pictures (Motion Picture Mode)This mode enables you to shoot motion pictures. The recordable time isindicated according to the avail

533ShootingB Select [CONT. MODE] and press the button.C Select [ON] and then press theENTER button.Note• To cancel continuous shooting,select [OFF].D

54Shooting Still Pictures and Text with Voice Memo(Recording with Voice Memo)You can record approximately 10 seconds of voice memo with a still pictur

553ShootingChanging Flash ModesThere are four flash modes available with this camera. Switch the flash mode tomeet your photographic needs.Display Mod

56C Press the shutter release button totake the picture.When the flash fires, the flash LED (red) willlight when the shutter release button ispressed

573Shooting Adjusting the Flash StrengthYou can adjust the strength of the flash when it fires ( , lit, blinking).A Set the mode dial to [ ] or [

4Chapter 4 Playback/DeletingBasic Playback... 82Files Playable on the

58Setting the Exposure CompensationAs long as the subject is centered in the shooting range, you can take the picturenormally as the camera will autom

593ShootingC Press the shutter release button totake the picture.Note• Enable the keep settings mode to save the exposure compensationsetting. → P.108

60 Selecting Auto (AUTO), Daylight ( ), Overcast ( ),Tungsten Light ( ) or Fluorescent Light ( ).A Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ] andpress the WB bu

613ShootingB Select Manual White Balance ( ) andpress the ENTER button.C When you have achieved theoptimum white balance setting, pressthe ENTER butto

62Using the Self-Timer (Self-timer)The self-timer offers a convenient way to take group pictures with thephotographer included. Mount the camera on a

633ShootingClose-up Shooting (Macro Mode)Macro mode allows you to take a close-up picture of a subject. Use this modewhen the distance to the subject

64Shooting by Switching the Focus (Focus)This camera can record with four focus settings. Setting Auto Focus (AF), SNAP (S) or Infinity ( )A Set the

653ShootingB Select [FOCUS] and press the button.C Select the focus mode (AF, SNAP or⬁) and then press the ENTER button.D Press the CANCEL button to e

66C Select Manual Focus (MF) and thenpress the ENTER button.D Press the CANCEL button to exit themenu display.MF will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

673ShootingC Select [ON] and then press theENTER button.Note• To cancel the redeye reductionmode, select [OFF].D Press the CANCEL button to exit theme

5TipsTips to Extend the Recording and Playback Times ... 17Auto Power Off...

68C Choose the date format (DATE orDATE + TIME) and then press theENTER button.The format for the date and time (e.g. 2001/09/15/10:15) is displayed a

693ShootingB Select [SPLIT-SCREEN] and press the button.C Select the items to be set and pressthe ENTER button.Operation varies depending on the items

70 Additional Shot ModeA Select [ADD] from the menu andpress the ENTER button.The recorded images will be displayed as asix-image display.B Select th

713ShootingShooting in Sharpness Mode (Sharpness)This mode enables you to adjust the sharpness of the contours of the subject inthree stages (–1, 0 an

72Shooting in Monochrome Mode (Monochrome)This mode enables you to shoot subjects in black and white or sepia images.A Set the mode dial to [ ] or [ ]

733ShootingShooting in Interval (Time-lapse) Mode (Interval)The camera can be set to take pictures automatically at preset intervals. Theinterval can

74E Press the shutter release button.The first photograph will be taken and thenadditional photographs will be taken at thepreset time interval.The “I

753ShootingD Press the CANCEL button to exit themenu display.AB will be displayed on the LCD monitor.E Press the shutter release button torecord the i

76Changing the Exposure Metering System(Photometry)You can change the exposure metering system to record images.A Set the mode dial to [ ] and pressth

773ShootingShooting in Time Exposure Mode (Time Exposure)Set the time exposure mode to record the bright subjects such as the fireworksand running car

6Parts & Names Camera BodyFrontBackLCD Panel (P.26)Zoom Lever (P.46)Shutter Release Button (P.38)Sub Shutter Releasebutton (P.38)SpeakerAF Window

78C Select [1 SEC., 2 SEC., 4 SEC., 8SEC.] and press the ENTER button.Note• To cancel the time exposue mode,select [OFF].D Press the CANCEL button to

793ShootingC Select the signature (USER NAME orSIGNATURE) to be added to theimage and press the ENTER button.Note• You can select the signature inSetu

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Chapter4Playback/DeletingBasic Playback ...82Files Playable on the Camera ...82Playing a Still Picture, Text orContinuous Shoo

82Basic PlaybackThis section explains the basic method for playing back recorded images andplaying back images using a TV.Files Playable on the Camera

834Playback/Deleting● Still Picture or Text File with Voice MemoTo play the voice memo, press the shutterrelease button.Playback of the voice memo fil

84B Select the voice memo file with the or button and press the shutterrelease button.The voice memo will be played and theplayback indicator and ti

854Playback/Deleting→→↑B Select the motion picture file with the or button, and press the shutterrelease button.The motion picture will be played an

86Playback Using a TVConnect the camera to a TV set with the video interface cable supplied to playrecorded image files on the TV screen.See• Refer to

874Playback/DeletingSpecial Playback FunctionsThis section explains the various playback functions.Displaying Several Files at Once (Thumbnail Playbac

7 Remote Control Unit (optional)DR-4 (available in the near future*) DR-3* As of April, 2001Operating Parts Battery/Battery ChargerRechargeable Batt

88Magnifying a File (Zoom Playback)You can magnify a file lengthwise and widthwise to check for blurring whentaking the picture, etc. The file can be

894Playback/Deleting Copying a Selected FileA Set the mode dial to [ ].B Display the file to be copied andpress the FUNCTION button.To select more th

90G Select [COPY TO] and press the button.H Choose the destination folder andthen press the ENTER button.I Press the ENTER button.Copying starts, and

914Playback/DeletingC Select [SUBJECT] and press the button.D Select [ALL FILES] and press theENTER button.The entire files in a folder currently disp

92Protecting a File (Protect)You can protect important files from being erased accidentally.ImportantNote• Protected files will be deleted when the st

934Playback/DeletingE Select the option (SELECTED FILES,SELECT ONE FILE, CANCEL ALL)● SELECTED FILESThe selected file will be protected and thedisplay

94D Press the ENTER button.The all files in the folder will be protected andthe display will return to the playback screen.Protected files are indicat

954Playback/Deleting● SELECT ONE FILEPress the ENTER button on the confirmationscreen. The file will be unprotected and thedisplay will return to the

96E Select [LOOP PLAYBACK] and pressthe button.F Choose loop play setting (YES or NO)and then press the ENTER button.Specify whether you want the fi

974Playback/Deleting Specifying the Number of Prints of the Selected FilesA Set the mode dial to [ ].B Select the file for which you wish tospecify t