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RICOH RDC-2 Digital Camera Operation Manual

1. Auto focus range The center portion of the viewfinder is the area on which the camera focuses Approximately one half the height positioned at the center Approximately one half the width positioned at the center Note The colors in the illustration of the viewfinder are for clarity only The actual viewfinder is not colored Lens Distance to subject Shooting range Standard side 0 25 m 0 82 ft D 0 25 3 0 m 0 82 ft 10 ft DD 3 0 m 10 ft Wide angle 4 side 0 25 0 82 ft e D 28 When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down the Auto focus and Flash indicator lights below the viewfinder light or flash to indicate the status of these functions Auto focus light green T Flash light red Auto focus indicator light green Status Description Shutter release button Lit in focus Can be pressed Rapid flashing Focusing not assured Can be pressed Slow flashing Take picture after confirming range Can be pressed i on monitor Recording Basics When the distance to the subject is approximately 25 cm or less the field of view in the viewfinder can be quite different from that of the camera lens For best results use the LIVE monitoring function or the Macro shooting function See LIVE Monitoring Function on p 44 and Macro Shooting on p 46
2. 4 Camera Description 2 esee 83 Connecting to a Personal Compute E IER T TC TT Y mmm raa pomy LR SPP Se Exclusive Attachment Cables and Software for personal computers allow you to directly transmit data from the camera to a personal computer Copying Images eorr rere Ma errem meme emque s ome RRR rre This section explains how to copy ail images recorded in the internal memory to a Memory Card Notes images on memory cards cannot be copied to the internal memory Qu Insert a memory card into the camera For details see p 16 Inserting a Memory Card Slide the main switch to PLAY PC OQ Press the COPY button COPY appears on the display panel To interrupt copying Press the COPY button again Q Press the shutter release button The camera starts copying A series of illuminated bars appear on the display panel to show the progress of the copying operation Notes One bar flashes until all images are copied The indicator on the monitor counts down the copying of each frame As copying progresses one bar stops flashing but remains illuminated Another bar then appears on the display panel Once all images have been copied six bars will have appeared on the panel The camera then returns to image playback mode 60 Auto Power Off and Buzzer Settings wet rcgem Mage aae senno agen This section exptains how to change
3. Wrist Strap Operation Manual this document Warranty aoa oA n Attaching the wrist strap To attach the wrist strap loop the leading end through the wrist strap lug of the camera as indicated in the illustration Q For security always use the wrist strap when carrying the camera Note Avoid swinging the camera as itis carried Supplying Power to the Camera The camera can be powered either by common AA alkaline batteries or by standard AC household current Inserting batteries insert the AA alkaline batteries to begin using the camera Note The camera can also be powered by commercially available rechargeable nickel cag mium NiCad batteries or nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries ZNCAUTIONS Never dispose of the batteries in a fire short circuit the terminals attempt to disassembie heat or recharge the batteries only nickel cadmium NiCad batteries and nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries can be recharged Doing so may damage the batteries and cause a fire injury or environmental contamination Do not solder the batteries Doing so may damage the batteries and cause a fire injury or environmental contamination Liquid leaking from a battery can cause skin burns If you touch a damaged battery immediately wash your hands with water do not use soap If a battery leaks inside the camera carefully remove the battery
4. i Wide Angle 41 Minimum Shooting Distance Approx 3 cm 1 2 in 7 Approx 1 cm 0 4 in 725 Shutter release button Parnas The optional Remote Control Unit is very useful for releasing the shutter wh camera is stabilized on a tripod or on any other support 46 ALE ae Chapter 4 Image Playback Erasing Before Playback a Image nm Connecting a TV Monitor NTSC ONLY Connecting an LCD Monitor Information displayed during playback Image Playback The playback sequence Playback Still Pictures Playback Still Pictures amp Audio Playback Continuous Still Pictures Playback Audio Erasing images The image erasing sequence Single image erasing Initialization Erasing all images Before Playback a Image Turre tese ESENTE This section explains playback operations and the information displayed on the screen during image playback To view recorded images on a TV monitor use the AV cable provided to connect tne camera to a TV monitor Note Refer to ihe manua provided with the TV monitor for mare information Q Make sure that the power to the camera and the TV monitor is turned off Open the side cover of the camera and connect the AV cable to the camera s AV output jack Connect the opposite end of the AV cable to the Video Audio input jacks o
5. To prevent loss store the camera s mounting siot cover and the protective cover of ihe LCD Monitar in the soft case provided To view an image simultanecusly on both a TV monitor and LCD Monitor connect a TV monitor to the camera with ihe AV cable WDisconnecting the LCD Monitor Q Turn off the power of the camera and of the LCD Monitor Image Playback Erasing O While pushing in the UNLOCK button Uslide the LCD Monitor in the direction of the arrow remove the LCD Monitor from the camera Notes Replace the camera s mounting slot cover and the protective cover of the LCD Monitor to prevent damage to the electrical contacts Extended use For extended playback we suggest you use the optional Ricoh AC 2 AC Adapter which takes power from a standard electrical outlet See p 13 Operating on AC Power Be sure to turn off power of the camera before connecting the AC Adapter nformation displayed during playback During playback of a image useful information about the recorded images including image numbers and recording mode is displayed on the monitor for approximately 3 Seconds as shown below Number of this image Total number of images Recording Mode Still Picture A image recorded in Still Picture Mode or Document Mode 17 19 ot A Audio A image recorded in Audio mode ESti Picture amp Audio A image recorded in St Picture amp Audio mode
6. Flash indicator light red Shutter release button Ref page Can be pressed p 31 p 33 40 Status Lit Flashing Rapid flashing EV adjustment is inappropriate Can be pressed Siow flashing Flash is recharging Can not be pressed Description The exposure may be insufficient when shooting in No Flash Mode or with Document Mode selected as the recording mode When the distance to the subject is approximately 25 cm or less the flash may result in overexposure 29 Shooting in Still Picture Mode This section explains the basics of shooting in Still Picture Mode Please refer to p 19 Holding the camera for hints on how to hald the camera still while shooting Look through the the image wfinder to compose Note When shooting a subject at a distance of approximately 1 to 25 cm use the LIVE monitoring function or Macro function for best results See LIVE Monitoring Function Shooting on p 46 on p 44 and Macro Select the desired view of the subject with the Bi focal Switching Lever Note To select ihe view of the subject see p 27 Selecting Standard or Wide Angle View For information on the viewlinder see p 28 Looking through the Viewtinder With your index finger press the shutter release button halfway down The shutter release button has two steps Press and hold the shutter release button halfway down to a
7. a Document Mode See p 38 Audio Mode See p 38 Note The recording mode selected affects the number of images and or time af sound that can be recorded 26 Selecting Still Picture Mode Press the REC MODE ERASE button repeatedly until the TJ symbol appears on the display panel REZ WODE ERASE By moving the Bi focai Switching Lever you can switch between a standard or wide angle view of the subject in the viewfinder This allows you to change the view of the subject without changing the distance from the camera to the subject ll Selecting standard view Slide the Bi focal Switching Lever to the A side The subject appears closer WSelecting wide angle view Slide the Bi focal Switching Lever to the side The subject appears farther away 27 Recording Basics Bere ea Indicator lights Compose the image while looking through the viewfinder Note When shooting at distances of 0 25 m or less or when exact image composition is desired lake a test picture beforehand to confirm the image captured by the camera D Shooting frame Enclose the subject within this frame Short distance compensation frame m Standard view When the distance to the subject is approximately 0 25 m and the lens is set to Standard view enclose the subject within this frame
8. inlerference Image does not play Memory Card is faulty Inserl another card containing back clearly y recorded images If this card functions correctly the camera is not malfunctioning However original memory card is probably defective Discard this memory card Malfunction of camera s Inlernal Back up any important images inthe P62 P16 memory Internal memory with the image copying function Then initialize the Internal memory Tha image on the Batteries are dead Replace with fresh balteries P11 monitor has disap peared Aula Power Off system has activated Slide main switch lo POWER OFF P52 and restart playback Remote Control Unit Path between reception window af the Clear the path between the camera optional is malfunc j camera and the transmission window and the Remote Control Unit tioning of the Remote Control Unit is j obstructed The zeceplion window on camera or Clean both windows transmission window on the Remote P1 Control Unit is dirty Lithium battery in the Remote Control Replace with a fresh lithium battery Unit is dead CR2032 71 Additional Information E Other Problems Servicin M ere V Problem Probable Cause Remedy Reference page Memory Card cannot Memory Card does not meet required Insert a recomme
9. RIGOR Digital Camera RDC 2 Operation Manual Before using your digital camera read this manual carefully ta understand the proper use of the camera Please keep this manual handy for easy reference Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ricoh RDC 2 Digital Camera This manual contains instructions on the proper use of your camera as well necessary as handling precautions Read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of the camera Please keep this manual handy for easy reference Ricoh Co Ltd Testing the camera Testthe camera by taking several sample pictures to confirm that the pictures are correctly recorded Respecting copyrights Reproduction ar alteration of copyrighted documents magazines and music other than for personal or family use or to a similarly limited extent without the consent of the author is prohibited About digital audiovisuai files We regret that we cannot be responsible for files lost due to any malfunction of the camera or any failure of a memory card About the warranty This product is made to local specifications Should it malfunction while you are abroad we cannot be responsible for the cost or availability of servicing in other countries Radio frequency interference Using the digital camera near electronic devices could inhibit the performance of both the camera and nearby devices Interference is likely to occur when the camera is placed near a radio or telev
10. Reversing the counter readout Press the shutter release button during playback to interrupt the playback Then press the REV button The counter readout will reverse as long as the REV button is held down No sound is played during this step Stop pressing the REV button to stop reversing the count Restarting playback Press the shutter release button again The image indicated on the counter will begin playing 54 Erasing Images This section explains haw to erase recorded images There are two methods of erasing images single image erasing for erasing selected images h erases all images in a memory drive at one time The image erasing sequence The foliowing is a brief explanation of the procedures for erasing images Turn the power on i Slide the main switch of the camera to PLAY PC Designate a memory drive If a memory card is installed in the camera you can designate either the memory card or the built in memory as the image source Select a image i Press the FWD button or REV button to select a single image to be erased Erase the image The image is erased For information on single image erasing see p 55 For information on initi i Single image erasing The following explains haw to erase a selected image Note Erased images cannot be recovered Carefully confirm the content of a image before erasing it Slide the main switch to PLAY PC J Q Press the SELECT
11. Connecting an LCD Monitor For information on connecting a TV monitor see p 48 Connecting a TV Monitor OSlide the main switch on the camera to REC Q Turn on the power to the connected LCD Monitor or TV monitor NTSC ONLY 44 Press the LIVE button on the camera The monitor begins displaying the live images captured by the camera allowing you to confirm the image before recording Q Press the FWD button or the REV button to focus accurately MF appears on the display panel Press the shutter release button to record the image Canceling LIVE mode Press the LIVE button again to cancel Notes When the exposure compensation EV adjustment function is used while the LIVE function is activated the EV adjustment value is displayed on the monitor In audition the image on the monitor shows the effect of the adjustment i e the screen brightness changes The EV adjustment value can be set to 1 5 EV However screen reflects brightness change only for the compensation range of 1 5 EV to 0 6 EV For information on exposure compensation see p 33 EV adjustments Extended monitoring If no buttons or levers are operated for approximately 5 minutes during LIVE monitoring mode the Auto Power Off function cancels the mode to save power I you anticipate monitoring for a long period of time turn off the Auto Pow r Off function We also recommend that you keep fresh batte
12. See p 38 See p 37 19 De ez quj m c m e LE a t Document Mode See p 38 Audio Mode See p 38 Note The recording mode selected affects the number of images that can be recorded and the operating time Still Picture amp Audio Mode This mode allows you to record audio for approximately 10 seconds after shooting a still picture This feature is convenient if you would like to add sound to enhance your digital images Note The built in microphone is located in the rear of the camera ff necessary direct the microphone toward the audio source Q Press the REC MODE ERASE button until cQ appears on the display panel Press the shutter release button to shoot a st picture The Audio mode symbol r starts flashing on the display panel to show that the camera has begun audio recording You can record audio until the Audio mode symbol stops flashing approximately 10 seconds 36 Canceling the selected mode Press the REC MODE ERASE button again to select another mode Continuous Mode This mode enables you to shoot a sequence of still pictures by holding down the shutter release button The focus is locked at the moment you press the shutter release button The camera records the pictures sequentially at a rate of approximately one frame per second This feature allows you to capture images as if a motor drive was attached to your camera
13. You can transmit your images to a PC with connector cable included as the interface between the camera and PC You can also transmit data recorded on a memory card simply by inserting the card directly into the PC card slot of a personal computer The PC card slot is a popular feature of many notebook PCs Output Once data is sent to your PC you can print it with a color printer or color copier 65 Additional Information Accessories for RDC 2 M Item Model Remarks AC Adapter AC 2 For operating on household AC current See p 13 Operating on AC Power LCD Monitor DM 2 A removable LCD Monitor See p 49 Connecting an LCD Monitor Hard case SC 2 Storage and carrying case for the camera and LCD Monitor Remote Control Unit DR 2 For recording or playback by remote control Features a programmed playback function a presentation tool that j enables you to program the sequence of pictures to be played back This function is available only with this Remote Control Unit 5 MB Memory Card FA 5 ATA compliant memory card with flash memory Capacity 5MB 10 MB Memory Card FA 10 ATA compliant memory card with flash memory Capacity 10 MB 20 MB Memory Card FA 20 ATA compliant memory card with flash memory Capacity 20 MB Note To use an ATA compliant flash memory card on a PC you need a driver for ATA cards Generally PCs with PC card stots have such a driver Ins
14. away from the camera lens and flash window 20 Chapter 2 Recording Basics Basic Picture Taking eese esses 22 Picture taking sequence 22 Turning on the power e 23 Designating the destination drive for recording 24 Selecting the image quality 25 Selecting a Recording Mode m 26 Selecting standard or wide angle view 27 Looking through the viewfinder 28 Indicator lights 29 Shooting in Still Picture Mode 30 Exposure compensation EV adjustment 33 Basic Picture Takin J This chapter explains basic operations and other information needed to record Picture taking sequence How to take a picture in Stili Picture Mode Turn on the power J Slide the main switch of the camera to REC See p 23 Choose the destination drive for recording The camera normally records images to its internal memory However if a memory card is inserted you can select either the memory card or the internal memory as the destination drive for recording the images See p 24 Select the image quality l Select the desired image quality either F N or E See p 25 Select the recording mode Select the desired recording mode from the five patterns available 1 TIY Liy See p 26 Select the desired view Select either standard view or wide angle view with the Bifocal Swi
15. 38 frames Audio mode 7 min 46 sec Document Mode 9 frames 19 frames 38 frames Plus 2 still pictures in E mode Plus 3 still pictures in E mode E Memory Card ATA compliant emon Card Recording Mode mage qu F Mode N Mode E Mode 25 frames 51 frames 103 frames 5 MB Model FA 5 Picture Mode Still Picture amp Audio mode 21 frames 36 frames 56 frames Continuous 25 frames 51 frames 103 frames Audio mode 21 minutes 14 seconds Document Mode 25 frames 51 frames 103 frames 5 MB Model FA 10 Picture Mode 52 frames 105 frames 210 frames Still Picture amp Audio mode 43 frames 74 frames 114 frames Continuous 52 frames 105 frames 210 frames Audio mode 43 min 00 sec Document Mode 52 frames 105 frames 210 frames 20 MB Model FA 20 Sti Sti Picture amp Audio mode 87 frames Picture Mode 105 frames 211 frames 422 frames 149 frames 230 frames Continuous 105 frames 211 frames 422 frames Audio mode 86 min 33 sec Document Mode 105 frames i 211 frames 422 frames 79 FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmfull interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This e
16. Continuous image A image recorded in Contin uous Mode REPLAY PUSH RELEASE 0 09 980 32 i Prompt Recording date Operation prompts are displayed here For Time counter example in the screen illustration displayed the During playback of an prompt suggests pressing the shutter release audio the elapsed time button to start Playback this image is displayed here Notes No prompts are displayed during playback of Still Picture s In you have taken the picture while holding the camera in landscape orientation horizontally the reproduced image will appear on the monitor as intended However if you held the camera in portrait orientation vertically while shooting the image will appear as if rotated 90 degrees 50 Information display The monitor displays information about the recorded images including the date and time of the recording Press the DATE button repeatedly to change the display in the following sequence Standard display of Fixed display of image information image information 3 seconds only remains on screen Date Time 23 23 3 28 28 t f vas eatiorsa anne anaes No display Time Date 51 Image Playback Erasing Image Playback This section explains how to play back images recorded in the various recording modes Basic operations are presented b
17. OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW 82 EN oe Ricoh Service Representatives Ricoh Company Ltd 3 32 3 Higashi Shinagawa Shinagawa ku Tokyo 140 JAPAN htip www ricoh co jp Ricoh Corporation 475 Lillard Drive Sparks Nevada 89434 U S A http www ricohcpg com Ricoh Europe B V Groenelaan 3 PO Box 114 1180 AC Amstelveen Holland Ricoh Photo Products Asia Ltd Unit D E amp F 24 F China Overseas Building 139 Hennessy Road Wan Chai Hong Kong Camera Description 2 E Optional LCD Monitor LCD panel Speaker 3 A Volume control Brightness control Earphone jack Mount p 49 UNLOCK button p 49 A E Sub switch for detaching LCD Monitor i Press this switch to turn off from the camera N power of the monitor even when the main switch of the Main switch LCD Monitor is set to ON Protective cover Remove this cover before mounting the LCD Monitor on the camera body W Optional AC Adapter AC Power cord p 13 Connecting cable p 13 83 MOULE EN BR ani W Camera Body COPY button p 60 SELECT button p a AUN L Main switch p 23 0 7N Format button p 17 57 AV output jack p DC input jack p 13 Ik i tesi Re ania e re Ato ania as ts E a aar etn Viewfinder p 28 Diopter Adjustment control p 19 Built in microphone p 36
18. Recharging Fully recharged Interval between flashes Effective distance Wide angle Standard Operating modes W Image recording Color method Image format Compression method Compression ratio Still picture Economy mode Normal mode Fine mode Still Picture image quality Document Mode Continuous speed li Audio recording image format Sampling frequency Compression method Compression ratio 76 d Rabin en nee ERTS ARE STORE eyes eo nant emm included Still Picture mechanical 1 8 1 1000 TTL CCDAF method 0 01 m 0 03 ft e Focus is locked when shutter release button is held halfway down Green LED in viewfinder Adjust with the FWD REV buttons while shutter release button is held halfway down Also operational with the Remote Control Unit Automatic Automatic Automatically when fully recharged Red light flashes in viewfinder No red light in viewfinder 5 seconds max Max 5 0 m 16 4 ft Max 50m 16 4 ft Automatic on off NTSC compatible JEIDA DSC 68 pin standard VIDEO1 compatible JPEG compatible 1 bit pel 48 kB frame 2 bit pel 96 kB frame 4 bit pel 192 kB frame 768 x 576 Gamma characteristics optimized Approx 1 image second JEIDA DSC 68 pin SOUND1 compatible 8 KHz ITU F G 721 ADPCM method V2 Audio recording time With still picture Audio only With 20 MB memory card
19. button to select the destination drive for recording See p 24 Press the PIC button to select the picture quality See p 25 Press the REC ERASE button to select the REC MODE See p 26 Compose the picture and select standard or wide angle view See p 27 Press the shutter release button halfway down to focus See p 30 2 Press the shutter release button all the way to record See p 31 A short beep sounds to confirm recording Playback a image D Connect the camera to a TV monitor See p 48 Note The camara can also be used with the Ricoh LCD Monitor See p 49 Slide the main switch to PLAY PC See p 52 9 If a memory card is inserted press the SELECT button to select the drive containing the image to be played See p 52 Select the image to be played with the FWD and REV buttons See p 52 To playback an image except one recorded in Still Picture Mode or Document Mode press the shutter release button See p 53 54 An image is displayed on the monitor screen Transferring data to a computer Use of the connection cable is required See p 60 Safety Precautions Please read all safety notes in this manna to use this product safety Safety notes are designated as follows Warning This symbol indicates mishandling that may result in a serious injury or even death NCaution This symbol indicates mishandoling that may cause injury
20. to focus on only those subjects will be in focus not your principal subject E Using the Focus Lock Q Slide the Bi focal Switching Lever to select the desired view of the subject Note Before using the Focus Lock connect the camera to an optional Ricoh LCD Monitor or a TV monitor Confirm the proper focus through the monitor 43 Advanced Techniques Compose the image keeping the subject you wish to focus on within the Auto focus frame Press the shutter release button halfway down until the green Auto focus light illuminates and hold your finger on that position Focusing is locked at this stage QRecompose the image by moving the camera again without removing your finger from the shutter release button Then press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture LIVE Monitoring Function This function enables you to view the live image transmitted by the camera to a monitor and to ensure correct focus manually Connect the camera to an optional LCD Monitor or TV monitor NTSC ONLY before activating this function Notes After activating this function you cannot change the image quality recording mode memory drive designation date time indicator or the flash mode Complete all necessary steps in advance Confirm the camera is properly connected to the LCD Monitor or a TV monitor NTSC ONLY For information on connecting an LCD Monitor see p 49
21. to the user as weli as damage to objects To ensure safe operation of your new equipment please observe the following precautions A WARNING It is dangerous to use this device if any sign of malfunctioning is apparent such as an unusual odor or smoke In such cases immediately unplug the power plug from the electrical outlet if using an AC Adapter as a fire or shock hazard may be present Contact a Ricoh service representative Do not continue to use a malfunctioning camera When connecting the camera to a standard AC electrical outlet use only Ricoh s optional AC 2 AC Adapters Use of any other AC adapter may cause a fire electric shock or product failure To ensure safe operation of your new equipment please observe the fallowing precautions AXCAUTIONS Do not disassemble or attempt to repair the camera The camera contains a high voltage high current circuit capable of causing an electric shock If the flash is damaged or exposed do not touch the e The camera contains a high voltage high current circuit capahle of causing an electric shack If the camera is damaged bring it in to the dealer where you purchased it or to a Ricoh service representative Never dispose of the batteries in a fire short circuit the terminals attempt to disassemble heat or recharge the batteries only nickel cadmium NiCad batteries and nickel metal hydride NiMH batteries can be recharged Doing so may damage the b
22. 38 Battery cover p 12 Memory Card slot p 16 RS 232C AUX terminal Flash ready tight red p 29 Auto focus light green p 29 Tripod Screw Hole Card Removal lever p 16 lu Side cover 84
23. 5 seconds A short buzzer sound tells you that the buzzer is turned off Note The warning buzzer is not canceled Reactivating the buzzer Repeat the above operation A slightly longer buzzer sound confirms that the buzzer is activated 62 Using your Digital Camera in other countries Ricoh AC 2 AC Adapter optional The AC 2 AC Adapter adjusts automatically to voltages ranging from 100 to 240 VAC and frequencies of 50 Hz and 60 Hz Some countries have electrical outlets of different shapes Before leaving on a trip obtain the necessary plug adapter from a travel agent or electronics store Viewing the images via TV Monitor Oo Make sure to check if the TV monitor is NTSC The NTSC format is used in the following Countries American Samoa Haiti Barbados Honduras Bermuda Mexico Bolivia Micronesia Canada Myanmer Chile Nicaragua Columbia i Panama Casta Rica Peru Cuba Philippines Democratic People s Republic of Korea Puerto Rico Dominica Suriname EI Salvador Equador Trinidad and Tobago Guam j USA Guatemala Venezuela 63 Additional Information System Configuration Chart Recording Camera s internal memory Memory Card ATA compliant Ricoh FA 5 FA 10 FA 20 Various kinds of memory cards are available commercially See p 14 far information on compatible memory cards File Transmission to a PC RICOH Utility
24. Basic Operation eene nennen nennen enennnnnrnen nnne B Safety Precautions s Chapter 1 Getting Started Before Using the Camera Confirming the package contents Attaching the wrist strap Supplying Power to the Camera Inserting batteries Operating on AC power Memory Cards Types of memory cards Inserting a memory card Initializing the memory card Before You Begin Recording Adjusting the date and time Adjusting the diopter Holding the camera Chapter 2 Recording Basics Basic Picture Taking MEA 22 Picture taking sequence Turning on the power Designating the destination drive for recording Selecting the compression made Selecting a Recording Mode Selecting standard or wide angle view Looking through the viewfinder Indicator lights Shooting in Picture Mode Exposure compensation EV adjustment Chapter 3 Advanced Techniques Recording Modes 36 Selecting a Recor Still Picture amp Audio Mode Continuous Mode Audio Mode i t sensere rte PERENNE e 39 40 40 42 42 Flash Mode Selecting a Flash mode No Flash mode Forced Flash mode Special Functions Self Timer Mode Focus Lock 43 LIVE Monitoring Function 444 Macro Shooting Close Up Shooting 46 Chapter 4 Picture Playback Erasing Before Playback a Image Connecting a TV Monitor Connecting an LCD Monitor I
25. IVE monitoring function is used In addition the image on the screen shows the effect of the adjustment i e the screen brightness changes The EV adjustment value can be set to within 1 5 EV The adjustment displayed with the LIVE monitoring function is limited to the range of 1 5 EV to 0 6 EV Confirm adjustments outside this range 0 9 EV to 1 5 EV with the method outlined in 1 above lt The EV adjustment value is retained in memory even when the EV adjustment setling is released However the EV adjustment setting affects only the images recorded when EV adjustment mode is selected 34 Chapter 3 Advanced Techniques Recording Modes Selecting a Recording Mode Stili Picture amp Audio mode Continuous Mode Audio mode Document Mode Flash Mode Selecting a Flash mode No Flash mode Forced Flash mode Special Functions Using the Self Timer Focus Lock Macro Shooting Close Up Shooting Recording Modes a This section explains the various recording modes and how to select the desired mode Selecting a Recording Mode Press the REC MODE ERASE button to select a desired recording mode REC MODE ERASE button Selects the recording mode Still Picture Mode Audio mode etc j 1 i Picture Mode Still Picture amp inuous Mode regular mode See p 26 Audio Mode
26. Q Press the REC MODE ERASE button until i3 appears on the display panel The camera will continue to shoot at a rate of approximately one frame per second as long as the shutter release button is held down When you remove your tinger from the shutter retease button the camera stops shooting Notes In Continuous Mode the focus and the exposure are locked at the moment you press the shutter release button You cannot select a Flash mode for Continuous Mode When several pictures are captured in Continuous Mode while the camera is connected to an LCD Monitor only the first image is displayed on the monitor in order to minimize power consumption from the battery The shooting speed varies according to the image quality selected and type of memory card used if any Memory Drive image quality selected F Mode N Mode E Mode internal Memory Approx 1 5 sec frame Approx 1 3sec frame Approx 0 9 sec frame Ricoh Memory Card ATA Type Values may vary by as much as 0 2 seconds depending on shooting conditions such as subject brightness Values measured by Ricoh Approx 1 5 sec frame Approx 1 4 sec frame Approx 1 2 sec rame Canceling the selected mode Press the REC MODE ERASE button again to select another mode 37 Advanced Techniques Audio Mode This feature allows you to record any sound you desire The recording time is determined according to the avai
27. Software WIN MAC Serial Cable WIN MAC Ricoh RDC 2 Digital Camera Remote control icoh DR 2 Remote Control Unit Power supply Ricoh AC 2 AC Adapter Batteries AA alkaline batteries NiCad batteries NiMH batteries 64 oo Playback Ricoh DM 2 LCD Monitor TV monitor Connects to the camera with the AV cable provided NTSC ONLY for printing still pictures A video printer can be connected to the camera Color printer Accessories Ricoh SC 2 Hard Case Color copier See Optional Accessories on p 66 for information on all Ricoh products mentioned above except the Digital Camera Supplying power Install common AA alkaline batteries Alternatively rechargeable MiCad batteries or NiMH batteries can be used For extended use the Ricoh AC Adapter is recommended Recording The camera s internal memory ensures that the camera is always ready to record No memory card is required For high volume recording however Ricoh s high performance PCMCIA Memory Cards offer convenient storage options Viewing You can connect the camera to an LCD Monitor to immediately play back Still Pictures Still Pictures with Audio Au dio and Continuous shots With the supplied AV Cable you can connect the camera to a TV monitor to view a recorded image immediately NTSC only Image transmission to a PC
28. With internal memory W Input Output Connectors for monitor Socket Video output Audio output Other specific terminals miCamera body Tapped Hole for Tripod EPower supply Batteries Voltage Batteries Auto Power Off system 10 seconds 86 min 33 sec max in 1 second steps 7 min 46 sec max in 1 second steps Specially designed 9 pin socket gold plated 1 0 Vp p 1 K Q 7 5 dBs 10 K 9 Power supply input terminal Video terminal with audio RS 232C AUX terminal 1 4 20 UNC 5 5 mm 0 2 in max bolt length AA alkaline batteries AA NiMH batteries AA NiCad batteries 6 V 1 5 V x 4 cells AC Adapter 5 V Activates when camera is not used for approximately 5 minutes WMemory Cards for recording playback With flash memory Type and Type Il ATA compliant PCMCIA 2 1 JEIDA 4 2 Capacity 40 MB With comman memory write cycle of 300 ns or less AIMS compliant Type 1 PCMCIA 2 1 JEIDA 4 2 Capacity 24 MB 77 Additional information Memory Storage Capacity _ E ERECT Pe M D The following tables show the data recording capacity for each image image quality and recording mode Winternal memory Recording Mode image quality F Mode N Mode E Mode Still Picture Mode 9 frames 18 frames 38 frames Still Picture amp Audio mode 7 frames 12 frames 19 frames Continuous 9 frames 18 frames
29. atteries and cause a fire injury or environmental contamination Do not solder the batteries Doing so may damage the batteries and cause a fire injury or environmental contamination Liquid leaking from a battery can cause skin burns If you touch a damaged battery immediately wash your hands with water do not use soap If a battery leaks inside the camera carefully remove the battery thoroughly wipe off the leaked liquid and insert a new battery Using optional accessories When using optional accessories such as the Remote Control Unit or AC Adapter be sure to read the safety precautions in the manuals provided with each accessory Chapter 1 Getting Started Before Using the Camera Confirming the package contents Attaching the wrist strap Supplying Power to the Camera Inserting batteries Operating on AC power Memory Cards 14 Types of memory cards Inserting a memory card oe 16 Initializing the memory card m 16 Before You Begin Recording we 18 Adjusting the date and time s 18 Adjusting the diopter Holding the camera Before Using the Camera a Ce ee RDICRUAUR T ORTI RI Confirming the package contents Check the packaging to ensure you have received the following items Read the warranty then store it in a safe place Digital Camera Camera Body AV Cable Soft Case AA Alkaline Batteries
30. bject exceeds 5 meters Reduce distance to subject properly but image is 16 ft dark Picture is too bright Flash discharged when distance to Select Flash olf mode Pag Subject was less than 25 cm 10 in Image is overexposed Compensate exposure with EV P33 button Image is underexpos Picture was taken in Flash off mode Press Flash mode button to cancel P40 ed under dark conditions setting image is underexposed Compensate exposure wilh EV P33 button Picture does not show Image conditions prevent automatic Include a white or light colored object Paa natural colors white balance system from function in Ihe subject or use Rash for ig properly Fails to record audio Power is off or Ihe main switch is set Slide the main switch tc REC P23 data to PLAY PC Battery polarity is reversed or Reposition the balteries correctly or PH batteries are dead replace with fresh batteries Camera is not in Audio mode Press the REG MOOE ERASE button P38 to select Audio mode Shutter release button is not fully Press the shutter release button al P38 pressed down button is pressed only the way down halfway dawn When the internal memory is selected as the memory drive Internat memory is full Delete some images 1o free up P55 sufficient memory space When the memory card is selected as the memory drive Memory Card is not properly Reinsert the memory card Pte inserted Memory Card is not initialized Init
31. button for approxima tely one second to select the desired memory drive Important Check the symbol indicated on the display panel again to confirm that the correct memory drive is Selected Built in memory Memory Card 55 Image Playback Erasing Q Press the REC MODE ERASE button until Q Press the FWD button or the REV button Q Press the shutter release button 56 EraSE appears on the display panel to select the image to be erased Notes To exit erase mode press the REC MODE ERASE button again Confirm that EraSE no longer appears on the display panel Continuous Still Pictures and Audio cannot be erased when paused during playback The selected image will be erased Repeat steps Q and Q to erase another image Notes When a image is erased the image numbers of succeeding images decrease by one The time required to erase a image varies depending on the type of memory card used and the type of image recorded Exiting from erase mode Press the REC MODE ERASE button again p ett eai pos eo 20A mmm Initialization Erasing all images To erase ali images in a memory drive select the drive and initialize it Note Erased images cannot be recovered Carefully confirm the content of a image before erasing it Q Slide the main switch to PLAY PC Press the SELECT button for approxima tely one second to select the d
32. ct the mode again Main switch OFF x Mode Auta Power Off Drive designation Recording mode Resolution Flash mode EV adjustment TT LIVE monitoring function x O Selected mode is retained x Selected mode is canceled not be operated for a long period of time switch the main switch to x OlOj oio o o x x x lf the camera POWER OFF You can override the Auto Power Off setting For details see p 61 Auto Power Off and Buzzer settings 23 Recording Basics Designating the destination drive for recording You can designate whether data is recorded in the internal memory of the camera or onto an inserted memory card E Destination drive symbols on the display panel Press the SELECT button to select the destination drive Internal memory is selected Memory card is selected Internal memory is selecled Memory card is selected Note Follow the same procedure ta change the drive in any operation Designating the destination drive for recording Press the SELECT button for approxi mately one second to change the selected destination drive for recording The symbol on the display panel indicates the selected destination drive for recording Note To determine the number of images recordable in memory see p 78 Memory Storage Capacity 24 om Selecting the image qua
33. ctivate the auto focus mechanism which automatically brings the subject into focus To record the image continue pressing the shutter release button all the way down Note When the subject is in the center of the viewtinder it is in the auto focus range and is brought into focus If the subject is not at the center of the auto focus range use the focus fock function See Focus lock on p 43 30 When the subject is in focus the green Auto focus indicator lights Notes While ihe Flash is recharging there may be a delay before the Auto focus mechanism begins functioning Pressing the shutter release button all the way down before allowing the auto focus mechanism io function may result in an out of focus image Be sure to confirm that the Auto focus indicator lights before taking the picture See p 29 Indicator lights for information on the Auto focus light Q Keep your finger on the shutter release button then smoothly press the button all the way down A short beep sounds to confirm that the subject image has been recorded The number on the display panel indicating the remaining number of recordable images is reduced by one Notes When the camera is connected ta an optional Ricoh LCD Monitor or to a TV monitor the captured image is displayed for approximately three seconds allowing the focus of the captured image to be easily confirmed The buzzer au
34. d See p 16 Inserting a memory card 16 Q Slide the main switch of the camera to PLAY PC Confirm that the CARD symbol appears on the display panel If the IN symbol appears on the display panel instead press the Memory Select button for approximately one second to display the CARD symbol ELE ERE Note For information on using the Memory Select button see p 24 Designating the destination drive for recording Open the side cover of the camera and press the Format button with the tip of a ball point pen or simular object Stop pressing when Fo appears on the display panel Note Da not press the Format button with any abject that has a sharpened point or is easily broken GO Press the shutter release button for at least two seconds to begin initialization When initialization is completed a buzzer sounds and the counter display on the display panel resets to 0 Initialization is now completed Close the side cover and begin using the camera important Initialization erases all data recorded on the memory card Erased data cannot be recovered Notes Some types of memory cards require more than a minute for initialization Initialization cannot take place if a Continuous Still Picture or Audio is currently in pause state Keeping the memory card in good condition cox We suggest that you ize the memory card in the following cases a After a
35. dio can be turned otf See p 62 Turning the Buzzer On or Off When shooting in a dark area or in similarly difficult conditions the red Flash indicator lights when the shutter release button is pressed halfway down Note When the Flash is recharging ihe Flash light Hashes and the shutter release button cannot be pressed 31 Recording Basics Accurate auto focusing is sometimes impossible when the camera is too close to the subject or when the subject causes focusing problems In this case the green Auto focus light flashes but the shutter release button can be pressed In such a case follow one of the procedures below to ensure correct focus Move away from the subject slightly to take the picture Put the subject in focus with the LIVE monitoring function Focus on a different subject located at the same distance as that of the desired subject For information on the LIVE monitoring function see p 44 LIVE Monitoring Function For more information on focusing see p 43 Focus lock E Subjects that cause focusing problems The following subjects tend to be difficult to focus Subjects with no contrast sky white walls car hoods etc Straight horizontal lines Fast moving subjects Subjects under low lighting conditions Subjects with strong backlighting or under reflected tight Flickering subjects such as fluorescent tubes In such cases focus on a diff
36. discontinued However as some of those parts are kept for a 1 longer period do not hesitate ta contact your distributor or the nearest Ricoh service center even after the 7 year period 10 Please note that if seriously damaged from flooding submergence f Itration of sand or mud violent shocks or dropping the camera may not be repairable and restoration to its original condition may be deemed impossible 73 72 Notes Before sending the camera in for repair check the batteries and read this instruction manual again to ensure proper operation Some repairs requires a significant amount of time to be completed Please allow sufficient time for the repair When sending the camera to a service representative please include a note describing the defective part and the problem as precisely as possible e Remove all accessories not related to the problem before sending the camera to a service representative Before taking any important pictures such as at weddings on trips abroad etc test the camera ta learn and ensure proper functioning We recommended that you keep this manual and fresh batteries on hand Specifications NAE t A n venere on nome en W General Video signal method Power requirement Dimensions W x H x D Weight Operating temperature range Storage temperature range E Main system CCD Lens y Focal length Wide angle Standard f Shooting range Wide angle Standard Co
37. dvancing the frame Press the shutter release button during playback to interrupt the playback Then press the FWD button and the next frame will be displayed Reversing the frame Press the shutter release button during playback to interrupt the playback Then press the REV button and the previous frame will be displayed Restarting playback Press the shutter release button again 53 image Playback Erasing IA Playback Audio The following section explains how to play back images recorded in Audio mode Press the shutter release button when the number of the desired audio is displayed on the monitor 15 19 REPLAY PPUSH RELEASE sentono The monitor begins playback the recorded audio After playback is over the monitor displays the image number displayed before playback began Notes if the FWD button is pressed during playback the monitor displays the next image number ifthe REV button is pressed during playback the monitor displays the image number displayed before playback began When the REV button is pressed again the monitor skips back to the previous image Advancing the counter readout Press the shutter release button during playback to interrupt the playback Then press the FWD button The counter readout will advance as long as the FWD button is held down No sound is played during this step Stop pressing the FWD button to stop advancing the count
38. eading this manual leave the inside and outside flaps open for easy reference to the camera s components Display Panel Camera Status is shown on the DisplayPanel Recording Information Display CARD Symbol During recording Displays the Displayed when recording to remainning number of images Playback fram or erasing images audio recording time in minutes from the memory card inserled in date and time memory card the camera status mode selections and EV IN symbol adjustment exposure Displayed when recording to compensation value Playback from or era ages During playback Displays the from the On Board memory Sequence number of current 0 p MF symbol image counter display card Displayed when recording within the status and mode LIVE monitoring function Image compression sel F Fine Mode N Normal Mode E Economy Mode Battery Symbol Recording made display C1 Still Picture Mode Te Still Picture amp Audio Mode Flash symbol E Sy Continuous Mode No display Automatic mode mg Audio Mode NoFlash Document Mode 5 Forced Flash Notes In this illustration all available symbols are displayed concurrently in practice however the display will vary depending on use and settings If no buttons or levers are operated for approximately 5 minutes while the main switch is set to REC
39. eginning with the steps required to play back a Sti Picture The playback sequence The following is a brief explanation of the procedures for Playback a image H Turn the power on i Slide the main switch of the camera to PLAY PC i Designate a memory drive If a memory card is installed in the camera you can designate either the memory card or the built in memory as the image source Select a image Press the FWD button or REV button to select the image to be replayed cture s see p 52 ture amp Audio see p 53 For Continucus Still Picture see p 53 i For Audio s see p 54 Playback Still Pictures By pressing the FWD button or the REV button of the camera you can select playback for any image recorded in Still Picture Mode or Document Mode a Still Picture Q Slide the main switch to PLAY PC The monitor displays the data most recently recorded For more information see p 50 Information displayed during playback GO Press the SELECT button for approxima tely one second to designate an output memory drive Q Press the FWD button or the REV button to select the image to be played back To select a later image Press the FWD button To select an earlier image Press the REV button 52 Notes When Playback a image recorded in a mode other than Still Picture Mode or Document Mode follow the prompts on the screen Playback Still Picture amp Audio Yo
40. elf Timer compose the image with the camera ona steady support or a tripod Press the Self Timer mode button SELF TIMER appears on the display panel Compose your picture and make sure that the camera is firmly placed Press the shutter release button The Seff Timer light on the front of the camera lights and the Seif Timer begins to count down After approximately 10 seconds the shutter is released the Self Timer light will flash for nearly two seconds before the shutter is released and a beeper will sound Self Timer mode automatically ends once the shutter is released Notes Seif Timer mode cannot be activated when the flash is recharging Wait until recharging is completed before pressing the shutter release button Self Timer mode is disabled in Continuous Mode and Audio mode 42 Focus Lock This camera automatically focuses on subjects located within the Auto focus frame in the Viewfinder If the subject you wish to focus on is not within the Auto focus frame it may appear out of focus in the image In such cases use the Focus Lock feature For information on the viewfinder see p 28 Looking through the viewfinder WUse this feature to avoid the following problems When the subject you wish to focus is not within the Auto focus frame the background will be in focus but the main subject will be out of focus When the Auto focus frame is occupied by subjects that you do not want
41. epellents storing it with teaking batterie storing t i i Gate display is flashing been set so that it becomes moldy or otherwise insufficiently caring for the camera The date display is Batteries are dead or batteries were Replace with fresh batteries and reset P 11 P18 submergence exposure to floods or spilled alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages lured off room camera for more than Bo not remove the batteries allowing sand or mud to enter the camera exposure to physical shocks or dropping immediately after resetting the data of the camera Batt ust D at least T hours betore being 3 After a full year has passed from the purchase date you will become responsible for i from beng elassd s date memory all repair fees including those incurred at authorized service stations iod if th i 4 You will be responsible for all repair fees even within the warranty period if the Main switch is not set to PLAY PC Slide main switch to PLAY PC R55 P57 i or in ta ize a memory ovr eo warranty card is not attached or if the distributor s name or the purchase date have card Memory Card is write protected Write enatle the memory car been changed or are not indicated on the card l Gre paused org payback images Resume and complete playback i P3 P54 5 Expenses for overhauls and thorough inspections as a result of your special request H Select the mod j will be charged to you whether or not they occur durin
42. era cannot determine the backlit conditions In this case make an EV adjustment Shooting too light images When shooting a too light image the entire image is underexposed The image of the subject is recorded as too dark and light colored subjects are recorded as grayish In such cases increase the value to the positive side to compensate the exposure Shooting too dark images When shooting a too dark image the entire image is overexposed The image of the subject is recorded as too light and light colored subjects are recorded as grayish In Such a case increase the value to the negative side to compensate the exposure Follow the same procedure as when shooting a spot lighted person image 33 Recording Basics HEV adjustments Press the button to display the compensation value on the display panel Press the FWD or REV button to set the compensation value to be set After adjusting the value take the picture Adjusting the exposure by 0 3 EV Press the FWD button Reversing the adjustment value by 0 3 EV Press the REV button To cancel the setting press the button again About the EV adjustment To confirm the effect of the EV adjustment on the recorded image watch the image that appears on the screen for approximately three seconds after the picture is taken or play back the screen The EV adjustment value if any is displayed on the screen when the L
43. erent subject located at the same distance as that of the desired subject For more information on focusing see p 43 Focus lock 32 WAuto white balance To shoot a subject with natural hues the white balance compensation for the whiteness of a subject under varied lighting conditions is automatically adjusted with the light colored portion used as reference For this reason the white balance sometimes cannot be adjusted when the subject has a small light colored area In such a case include a light colored subject when composing the picture Subjects that complicate white balance Monotone subject Subject with many light sources Adeep background when shooting with the flash Exposure compensation EV adjustment When there is a significant difference in brightness between the background and the subject the subject may be underexposed too dark or overexposed too light In such cases compensate the exposure with the EV adjustment This function allows you to intentionally underexpose or overexpose an image EV adjustment range 1 5 EV in 0 3 EV steps Shooting with backlighting When the background is bright the subject is underexposed In such a case adjust the exposure by increasing the value positive compensation Note In backlit conditions place the subject at the center of the shooting range If the subject is not placed at the center of the shooting range the cam
44. esired memory drive Important Check the symbol indicated on the display panel again to confirm that the correct memory drive is selected HN Built in memory CARD Memory Card Gy Open the side cover of the camera and press the Format button with the tip of a ball point pen Stop pressing when Fo appears on the display panel Note Do not press the Format button with any object that has a sharpened point or is easily broken OQ Press the shutter release button for at least two seconds to begin initialization When initialization is completed a buzzer sounds and the counter display on the display pane resets to 0 Initialization is now completed e t e ER Porti pan 57 Image Playback Erasing 58 Chapter 5 Additional Information Connecting to a Personal Computer 60 Copying Images 60 Auto Power Off and Buzzer Settings 61 Setting canceling Auto Power Off 61 Turning the buzzer on or off emn 02 Using your Digital Camera in other countries 63 Viewing the images via TV Monitor 63 System Configuration Chart 64 Accessories for RDC 2 wee esses OB Handling precautions eene OF Caring for Your Digital Camera 68 Troubleshooting 69 Servicing 73 Specifications eee eee aa eeeeeeaeeeneceeeeeraeeaeenereeee 75 Memory Storage Capacity
45. g the warranty period Camera changes to a Power was shut off manually or the Select the mode again 1 mode other than the Auto Power Off system shut down the 6 This warranty only applies to the camera and not to the accessories such as the hard one selected camera case and wrist strap nor does it apply to the consumables provided such as batteries 5 Batteries were removed Select the made again 7 Whether during the warranty period or not any consequential damage a E Counter indicated 2 Memory underwent more than 4 000 Initialize the memory drive PST i the failure of this camera such as expenses for taking pictures or loss of expected E pictures even though recordierase cycles wilhout being prof not be reimbursed 5 only 1 was taken initialized ire Auta P OH syst PEI 8 The above provisions are in regard to repairs offered free of charge and do not limit Auto Power Off system Auto Power Ol system was Confirm Auto Power Olf system 7 i i 2 A r x does not work canceled f settings H your legal rights The intention of the above provisions are also described in the 5 Buzzer does not sound Buzzer was shut off Contirm buzzer settings R62 warranty card provided with this camera ia i 9 Parts essential to the se g of this camera that is components required to maintain 3 i i ars the functions and quality of this camera will be available for a period of seven ye after the camera is
46. he Flash mode button to select the desired mode Flash mode button Selects a flash mode Three flash modes are available for various lighting conditions Auto Flash Mode regular flash mode See p 31 No tlesh Mode See p ig yo E i Notes A flash mode cannot be selected for Continuous Mode Audio mode or Document Mode 39 Advanced Techniques No Flash Mode In Still Picture Mode the default or standard shooting mode the built in flash will always discharge when shooting in dark conditions No Flash mode however prevents automatic iring of the flash even in dark conditions This feature is convenient when you wish to take a picture where flash photography is prohibited it is also convenient for available light photography Q Press the Flash mode button unti 05 appears on the display panel When you press the shutter release button the camera will shoot a picture without using the flash Notes n dim light the camera s shutter speed is automatically reduced To prevent a blurred picture hold the camera very steady or stabilize it with a tripod For best results the subject should not move If insufficient light is available and underexposure is likely the red flash ready light under the viewfinder will fash slowly See p 29 Indicator lights Canceling the selected flash mode Pre
47. ialize the card P16 1 Memory Card is write protected Write enable the memory card Memory Card is f Delete some images or replace with P585 P16 a new memory card Memory Card is expired Replace with a new memory card P16 ru icm EIE Problem Probable Cause Remedy Reference page Fails to play back data The main switch is not set to PLAY Slide the main switch to PLAY PC Ps2 or display an image on PCH the moniter Proper memory drive is not selected Press the SELECT button to select P52 the correct drive When tne memory card is selected as the memory drive Memory Card is not properly Reposition the memory card or P18 positioned or contains no images replace with a memory card containing recorded images Memory Card was not initialized in insert a correctly formatted memory P15 this camera card Memory Card contains improperly Insert a memory card with properly P16 recorded dala recorded data Only Audio play back _ T AV cable is not correctly connected Connect AV cable correctly P48 to the AV output jack of the camera and the input jack of the TV monitor LCD Monitor is not correctly mounted Mount the LCD Monitor correctly on Pag the camera Eleclric motors or other devices near Mave camera away trom interfering the camera produce electromagnetic devices
48. ision If such occurs complete the following proceedures Relocated the camera as far as possible from the interference source Change the orientation of the radio or television antenna Plug the camera into a different electrica outlet This booklet may not be copied in whole or in part without the express written permission of the publisher 1996 Ricoh Co Ltd The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice Considerable care was taken in the preparation of this manual However if any part of the manual is unclear or incorrect please contact us at the address indicated on the back cover Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U S A and are registered in the U S and other countries Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc of the U S A and is registered in the U S A and other countries Ail trademarked product names mentioned are the property of their respective companies Camera Description 1 m Camera Body Self Timer button p 42 EV Adjustment button p 34 REC MODE ERASE button p 25 56 Flash mode button p 39 PIC button p 2 on p 25 DATE button P 18 LIVE monitoring button p 45 REV reverse button Bifocal Switching Lever p 27 mounting slot p 49 Flash Wrist Strap Attachment p 10 Display panel p 2 Li ens Self Timer Light p 42 Remote Control Reception Window Window While r
49. lable memory on the designated memory drive and is displayed on the display panel Note The built in microphone is located in the rear of the camera If necessary d rect the microphone toward the sound source Press the REC MODE ERASE button until PWD 15 appears on the display panel 5 The remaining audio recording time appears on the display panei Press the shutter release button to begin audio recording The elapsed time is displayed REV Interrupting audio recording Press the shutter release button again to stop recording Canceling the selected mode Press the REC MODE ERASE button again to select another mode Document Mode This feature is convenient when you want to record a document image The image is specially processed to enhance the clarity of the document Specifically black portions of the image are darkened and surrounding light portions are lightened to increase contrast Q Press the REC MODE ERASE button until ixi appears on the display panel Press the shutter release button to begin recording RECMOOE ERASE Notes The built in flash is disabled when Document Mode is selected Canceling the selected mode Press the REC MODE ERASE button again to select another mode 38 Flash Mode This section explains how to change the flash mode You can select the flash mode best suited to the lighting con Selecting a Flash Mode Press t
50. lity This digital camera employs data compression and decompression schemes that allow a large amount of information to be recorded N Normal mode is standard F Fine mode gives priority to picture quality and E Economy mode gives priority to the number of B PIC Mode symbols on the display panel Press the PIC Mode button to select the desired image mode NORMAL MODE ECONOMY MODE FINE MODE 5 38 E a S T W Selecting the image quality images recordable You can select the desired image quality for each image recorded Press the PIC Mode button to select the image quality The selected symbol appears on the display panel Standard capacities for image data Image quality Image size F Mode Approximately 192 kB image N Mode Approximately 96 kB image E Mode Approximately 48 kB image For information on the number of images recordable at the various image quality settings see p 78 Memory Storage Capacity 25 Recording Basics Selecting a Recording Mode Five recording modes are available including Still Picture Mode and Audio Mode You can easily select the desired mode Recording mode symbols on the display panel Press the REC MODE ERASE button to select the desired mode Still Picture Mode See p 26 Still Picture amp Audio Mode See p 36 Continuous Shooting Mode See p 37 5
51. mposition Wide angle Standard Viewtinder Type Magnification Wide angle Standard Field of view coverage Diopter adjustment White balance Color temperature of standard setting creen OEE rca NTSG Batteries 6 V AC 5V 148 5 6 x 27 1 1 36 1 4 incl grip x76 3 mm in approx 285 g 10 1 oz without batteries 0 C to 40 C 120 C to 60 C 1 4 410 000 pixels effective 380 000 pixels with com plementary color checkers 1 5 x Bi focal F 2 3 7 mm equiv to 35 mm on a 35 mm camera 5 6 mm equiv to 55 mm on a 35 mm camera 0 01 m 0 03 m 6 elements in 6 groups 8 elements in 8 groups Relay type real image bi focal finder 0 63 0 42 80 minimum 3 5 to 0 5 dpt 4300 SOK 50K Automatic adjustment range 2800K 6500K Exposure adjustment AE range EV 9 EV 17 Light measuring system EV memory system Exposare mode Exposare measurement Centerweighted With automatic backlight contro program AE is locked when shutter release button is held hatfway down Manual exposure adjustment range 4 1 5 EV in 0 3 EV increments Program AE TTL CCD method 75 Additional Information AE with flash Shutter speeds Focusing AF method AE range Pre focus system Focusing Manual focusing W Built in flash Method Charging starts Charging stops Recharging monitor
52. n ihen shoot a test shot When the test shot is erased the data that p 55 was nat erased will be erased at the same time no Fo Failed to initialize Try again p 16 e PL AS Failed to play back the data Turn the power off and then on and try p 52 again Er CO P8 Failed lo copy the data Try again p 60 W Displays for Recording Playback Deleting and Copying i The foliowing messages wiil appear on the display panel during operation i S Recording i Display Function Ref page H 5 ELF Self Timer shots p 42 e Playback i Display Function i Pr Program Playback H Note The optional DR 2 Remote Control Unit is required for program playback Erasing Display Function Ref page fo Initializing memory card p 16 57 f ras Erasing image p55 4 4 i e Copying Display Function Ref page 0 Py Copying memory contents p 60 W Display during data checking When a memory card is inserted and the main switch is then set to REC or PLAY PC the camera begins to check the data on the memory card Bars are displayed on the display panel to indicate the progress of the data checking operation Once six bars are displayed data checking is complete Note No bars will be displayed when using certain types of memory cards Table of Contents Introduction Camera Description 1 tenete nennen tnnnnes Display Panel E
53. n the TV monitor Hf the Audio input jack of your TV monitor is stereo ready connect the audio plug of the AV cable to the white jack for monophonic sound Notes When the TV monitor is connected to the camera with the AV cable it can function as the monitor when taking pictures with the camera To copy the data from the camera onto videotape connect a VCR to the camera with the AV cable To make full color prints from the recorded data connect a video printer to the camera with the AV cable Extended playback For extended playback we suggest you use the optional Ricoh AC 2 AC Adapter which takes power from a standard electrical outlet See p 13 Operating on AC Power Be sure to turn off power to the camera before connecting the AC Adapter 48 Connecting an LCD Monitor When the camera is connected to an optional LCD Monitor you can immediately view the recorded image Note Refer to the manual provided with the LCD monitor for more information B Connecting an LCD Monitor Turn off the power of the camera and of the LCD Monitor Q Slide the mounting slot cover on the camera as indicated by the arrow to remove it G Remove the protective cover from the bottom of the LCD Monitor As shown in the illustration Dhold the LCD Monitor vertically and set it straight down into the mounting slot in the camera de the LCD Monitor unti locked into position is firmly Notes
54. nded memory card P14 P16 1 1 The Ricoh RDC 2 camera is backed by a one year limited warranty During the warranty Pe seed in camera Spectat period which starts from the date of purchase any defective parts will be repaired hen ad s upside down or Insert the memory card correct Pe free of charge in the event of a camera malfunction contact the dealer where you dead Repl ith fresh batte Pu i purchased the camera or contact the nearest Ricoh Service Representatives Please ie leplace with fresi Ties Gehe ae e and Batteries are dea H note that you will be charged for the cost of shipping the camera from the Ricoh tion Camera does not function properly gus deese af the camer service center to you to an ien poda Oe i neon dee 2 This warranty does not cover any damage resuiting from try the following i failure to follow the instructions in this instruction manual innecamen ral an batteries repair modification or overhaul not conducted by authorized service station specified 2 i PLN PC agar to RECI or in this instruction manual Gf tural calamities fires or natural cal i u fons inder js out of Diopter is not properly ajustes aeta e Ginpier with the Diopter i 4 improper storage such as exposing the camera to high temperatures namic or i ing it wi j ies storing the camera in a dirty condition Date is incorrect or the The correct date and time have not Reset the time and date corre P18 insect r
55. nformation displayed during playback Image Playback Playback controls Playback Still Pictures Playback Still Pictures amp Audio Playback Continuous Still Pictures Playback Audio Erasing Images The image erasing controls image erasing Chapter 5 Additional Information Connecting a Personal Computer Copying Images Auto Power Off and Buzzer Setti gs Setting canceling Auto Power Off Turning the buzzer on or off Using your Digital Camera in other countries Viewing the images via TV Monitor System Configuration Chart Accessories for RDC 2 Handling precautions Caring for Your Digital Camera sssssssssssseem 68 Troubleshooting Servicing Specifications Memory Storage Capacity cece MEER 78 Camera Description 2 sss seems 83 Basic Operation Preparing the camera Preparing a power source Insert batteries into the camera See p 11 Note When using the AC Adapter connect the AC Adapter lo the camera body first then plug the adapter into an electrical outlet See p 13 Preparing a memory card D insert a memory card See p 16 If using a new memory card first initialize the memory card See p 16 Note A memory card is not required if data is being recorded to the internal memory Recording D Slide the main switch to REC See p 23 It a memory card is inserted press the SELECT
56. on of the auto focus mechanism Do not attempt to remove dust or smears from the lens or the viewfinder with your fingers Use a blower to blow the dust away or wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth After using the camera at the beach or exposing it to a chemical environment take special care to wipe off any dirt ifthe camera does not opperate properly contact a Ricoh service center The camera is equipped with a hazardous high voltage circuit never attempt to repair it yourself Keepthe camera away from volatile liquids such as thinner benzene and insecticide as these chemicals may peel off the paint or damage the surface Keep input output jacks clean to avoid malfunctions Wipe them carefully with a dry cloth Before cleaning the camera slide the main switch to POWER OFF E Safekeeping Do not store the camera in a closet with insect repellents as these may damage the camera and cause a malfunction Troubleshooting Before sending the u solution to the problem If you s where you purchased the product EPower Source Problems for repairs first refer to the following checklist for a possible cannot correct the problem please contact the store Problem Probable Cause Remedy Relerence page No power Balteries are not positioned pr
57. operly Reposition the batteries correctly or Pat or are depleted replace with fresh batteries AC Adapter is not connected property Reconnect the AC Adapter P13 Sudden loss of power Auto Power Off system shut down the Touch the shutter retease button camera after several minutes of lightly or turn on the power again inacti Balteries are depleted Replace with fresh batteries en Batteries go dead Batteries were subjected to quickly excessively low or high lemperatures LCD Monitor was used for a long tire in Flash was used too many es because of dark conditions or other reasons E Shooting and Playback Problems Problem Probable Cause Remedy Reference page Fails to record picture Batleries are not inserted property Reposition the batteries correctly or BH when shutter release incorrect polarity or are dead replace with fresh batteries button is pressed Power is olf or Ihe main switch is set Slide the main switch to REC P23 ta PLAY PC The shutter release button is not fully Press the shutler release button all P 30 P31 pressed down Button was pressed the way down only halfway down When the internat memory s designated as the memory drive Interna memory is f Delete or copy and delete some P55 images to secure enough space When tha memory card is designated as the memory drive Memory Card is not inserted Insert the memory card again P16 properly Memory Card i
58. pproximately 4 000 playback and erase cycles When you wish to eras ali data in the memory card 17 Getting Started Before You Begin Recording d This section explains initial camera adjustments and basic camera operations Adjusting the date and time The camera records the date and time of every image recorded You should set the correct date and time when you first begin using your camera as well as when you travel to a different time zone Note Input the date and time in the following format yyfmm dd The camera uses a 24 hour clock where 0 00 indicates midnight and 12 00 indicates noon Q Slide the main switch of the camera to REC QPress and hold the DATE button for more than two seconds On the display panel the year designation begins flashing Press the FWD button or the REV button to set the correct year To advance the number Press the FWD button Press and hold the button to fast forward the numbers To reverse the number Press the REV button Press and hold the button to reverse the numbers rapidly Q Set the other date and time numbers in the same manner Press the DATE button repeatedly to select in order the year month day hour and minute When the selected date or time designation is flashing press the FWD button or the REV button to set the correct numbers 18 After setting the minutes pre
59. precautions in the manual supplied with the AC Adapter The illustration shows how to connect the Ricoh AC 2 AC Adapter Confirm that the main switch of the camera is set to POWER OFF then open the side cover of the camera Q Connect the connection cable of the AC Adapter to the power DC IN 6V terminal of the camera insert the plug into an electrical outlet Note When the AC Adapter is used with the camera it becomes the active power source even when the baitery is installed in the camera important Plug the power cord firmly into the power source and into the camera If the power plug or connecting cable loosens during recording data could be lost or damaged When the AC Adapter is connected to the camera the power supply to the camera is temporarily interrupted during the change of pawer source If this occurs while the camera is in use for example during recording playback or erasing data can be damaged or destroyed Therefore always set the main switch of the camera to POWER OFF before connecting the AC Adapter 13 veh Getting Started Memory Cards This section explains how to use a memory card If you are not using a memory card see p 18 Before you begin Recording Types of Memory Cards When the memory card has been designated as the memory source the data is re corded onto the memory card ATA Memory Cards incorporating flash memory are op tionally a
60. quipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursurant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference wili not occur in a particular installation 1f this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to aperate the equipment Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computer in order to meet FCC emission limits IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK
61. rd playback lime refers to playback on a TV monitor Use of the optional LCD Monitor during recording and playback will reduce the above values Whenever you do not have access to an electrical outlet we suggest that you always carry a spare set of batteries The battery symbol cra appears on the display panel to indicate that the batteries are weak or depleted Prepare spare batteries With rechargeable NiCad or NiMH batteries the time between lighting of the battery symbol and complete depletion of the baiteries is shorter than when alkaline batteries are used E Safety Notes Be sure to maintain the correct polarity positive 4 and negative poles when inserting the batteries Do not use damaged batteries or batteries that are near the end of their service lives Do not place batteries near a heat source or dispose of them in a fire Do not subject the batteries to strong impact Do not mix batteries of different types brands manufacturers or ages Operating on AC power If you intend to use your camera to record or play back over a long period of time it is advisable to connect the camera to a household electrical outlet with the optional AC Adapter ANCAUTIONS When connecting the camera to a household electrical outlet use only Ricoh s optional AC 2 AC Adapters Use of any other AC adapter may cause a fire electric shock or product failure About the AC Adapter Be sure to read the safety
62. ries available as the LIVE function exhausts the batteries rather quickly If power can be supplied frome a nearby AC power line however we suggest that you power th camera with an optional Ricoh AC Adapter 7 For information on the Auto Fower Oif function see p xx Adjusting the Auto Power Off Function Remote control gt r The optional DR 2 Remote Control Unit may be useful when the camera is posi ioned at a distance or is fixed in one place 45 Advanced Techniques Macro Shooting Close up shooting Macro shooting is tight close up photography Note in macro shooting the image in the viewfinder can be quite different from the image captured through the fens Connect the camera to an optional LCD Monitor or a TV monitor and check the composition of the image through the connected monitor Q With the Bi focal Switching Lever choose the desired view Approach the subject and compose the picture Then press the shutter release button to take the picture Note When the camera is repositioned the subject may go out of focus due to the depth of field frange of accurate focus for macro shooting being quite narrow Position the camera on a stable surface or tripod before taking a tight close up For best results use the LIVE monitoring function Minimum Shooting Distances Values may vary depending on lens position Lens View Standard
63. s not initialized Initialize the card P16 Memory Card is write protected Write enable the memory card Memory Card is f Delete some images or replace with P55 R16 anew memory card Memory Card is expired Replace with a new memory card P18 Self Timer mode is selected Press the Self Timer mode button to P42 cancelSell Timer mode Audio mode is selected Press the REC MODE ERASE button P 38 ta cancel Audio moda Flash is recha Wait until the Flash ready light stops pat flashing 69 Additional Information ami Problem Probable Cause Remedy Relerence page Auto focus does not Lens is dirty Clean the lens P1 focus on subject Subject is not in the center of the Use Focus Lock or LIVE monitoring P43 Auto tocus frame mode Difficulty focusing on subject Take the picture using Focus Lock P43 P44 Actual image differs Distance to subject is tess than 25cm Use LIVE monitoring function or P44 P46 greatly from image 10 in macro shooting technique viewed through viewfin der Flash does nol work or Camera not set to Still Picture Mode Press REC MODE ERASE button to P26 recharge select Stil Picture Mode Flash off mode is selected Press Flash mode bulton to cancel PAO setting Batteries are dead Replace with fresh batteries Pit Flash discharged Distance to su
64. ss the DATE button again to start the clock Note To adjust the seconds press the DATE buiton Confirming the date and time settings Press the DATE buttori repeatedly to display the date time and normal displays on the display panel i Note Remember that the date amp lime setting mode appears when you press and hold the DATE button for two Seconds or longer Adjusting the diopter Adjust the diopter so that the subject can be clearly seen in the viewfinder Q9 Rotate the diopter adjusting dial up or down to adjust the viewfinder so that the subject can be seen clearly Holding the camera Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will resuit in blurred pictures For best results hold the camera steady when pressing the shutter release button We suggest you hold the camera securely with both hands as shown in the lustration Hold your elbows lightly against your sides steady the camera by gently pressing it against your face and look through the viewfinder 19 Getting Started Place your index finger lightly on the shutter release button Notes ff you hold your index finger too far from the shutter release before pressing the camera may shake and a blurred picture may result Holding the camera upright will result in the subject being displayed sideways Be sure to keep your fingers hair and the wrist strap etc
65. ss the Flash mode button again to select another mode Forced Flash Mode When taking photographs of people under strong light or with backlighting dark shadows may appear on the faces in the image By discharging the flash under any lighting conditions Forced Flash mode softens the shadows Press the Flash mode button until 2 appears on the display panel Press the shutter release button to shoot a picture with the flash Note In dim light the camera s shutter speed is automatically reduced To prevent a blurred picture hold the camera very steady or stabilize it with a tripod For best results the subject should not move 40 Canceling the selected mode Press the Flash mode button again to select another mode Flash shooting range When taking flash photographs in sunlight daytime synchro photography the recommended flash shooting range is approximately 1 meter 39 in If the flashlight does not reach the subject a dark underexposed image may result If the lens to subject distance is less than 25 cm 10 in the reflected image may look washed out 4 Advanced Techniques Special Functions This camera has a variety of special features that expand the use and enjoyment of your digital camera Accessing these functions is easy as described below Using the Self Timer This function is convenient for taking a group shot that includes the photographer Before using the S
66. tall this driver for ATA memory cards in your PC before you use a memory card in your PC the first time The corporate names and brand names stated above are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations 66 Vapor nr ones ene This camera is not waterproof Take great care of avoid water rain or spilled drinks Never drop the camera or subject it to strong shock To avoid overheating the system do not continuously fire the bu necessary Protect the camera from sand or dust especially at the beach or in dusty environments Do not expose the camera to high temperatures or high humidity for a long period Such as in a closed vehicie a bathroom or on the beach Turn off the camera before connecting it to the optical AC Adapter Sudden changes of temperature may cause condensation to form inside and outside the camera body and lens resulting in malfunctions In such conditions put the camera into a bag or plastic bag temporarily to moderate any drastic change of temperature Keep it in the bag until the temperature difference is minimized Flash more than Condensation occurs when the camera is suddenly brought into a warm place from a cold place the camera s used in high humidity 67 Additional Information Caring for Your Digital Camera Camera Care Keep the tens of the camera clean as stains or dirt on the lens may degrade the precisi
67. tching Lever See p 27 Look through the viewfinder i Look through the viewfinder to compose the image See p 28 Press the shutter release button halfway down to confirm the camera status the Auto focus and Flash indicators See p 28 Take the picture Press the shutter release button to record the image 22 Turning on the power Turn on the power with the main switch of the camera If a memory card is installed the CARD symbol appears on the display panel indicating that the data on the memory card is being checked Q Slide the main switch to REC The lens cover opens Power is turned on and information is displayed on the display panel Notes When a memory card is inserted the CARD symbol appears on the display panel When the main switch is set to POWER OFF the power is turned off and the lens cover closes The Auto Power Off function Do qaefmERNSS If no buttons or levers are operated for approximately 5 minutes or longer while the main switch is set to REC the Auto Power Off function dims the display panel to save power requiring that a small amount of battery power be consumed in thi State To turn the power back on lightly press the shutter release button Canceling and retaining mode settings When the power to the camera is turned off some mode selections are canceled see table below To continue shooting in the same mode sele
68. the Auto Power Off and buzzer settings Setting canceling Auto Power Off If no buttons or levers are operated for approximately 5 minutes while the main switch is Set to recording mode or playback mode temorarily turns off the main power to save power E Canceling Auto Power Off in Recording Mode Turn the power off Hold down the DATE button while sliding the main switch to REC A slightly longer buzzer sound indicates that the Auto Power Off function is canceled To reactivate Auto Power Off Repeat the above operation A shorter buzzer sound tells you that the Auto Power Off function is activated li Canceling Auto Power Off in Playback Mode Turn the power off Hold down the DATE Jong button while sliding the main switch to l NC uu SSS CS PLAY PCJ Out A slightly longer buzzer sound tells you that the SESE Auto Power Off function is canceled To reactivate Auto Power Off z z Repeat the above operation A shorter buzzer sound telis you that the Auto Power Off function is activated Notes If the display panel is turned off by the Auto Pawer Off system turn on the pawer again 61 Additional Information Turning the buzzer on or off The camera makes a buzzer sound to confirm each recording operation To cance the buzzer follow the instructions below Slide the main switch to PLAY PC and press down the LIVE button for more than
69. the Auto Power Olt function dims the display panel to save power requiring that only a small amount of battery power be consumed To turn the power back on lightly press the shutter release button See p 61 for information on adjusting the Auto Power Off setting WDisplay Panel Messages When the following is displayed confirm the contents and respond accordingly Message Condition Description Ref page na Cord Lightis on Memory card is selected but no memory card is inserted p16 Light is blinking j Memory card is not initialized p 16 no Fo lized in another device Memory card was Data inthe memory card is damaged Initialize the memory card Incompatible memory card is inserted p 14 no r Lightisblinkng Memory card is write protected no COPY Lightis blinking Insufficient free memory available on memory card to copy p 16 selected images from internal memory Replace the memory card C A Light is on The batteries are gelting low p 11 m Light is on The batteries are depleted p it 2 4 WError Display and Description When the following is displayed contirm the contents and respond accordingly i Error message Description Ref page Er rE Failed lo record Playback may be impossible Record the dala again j aS Er r o5 Failed to erase After turning off the main switch turn the power back o
70. thoroughly wipe off the leaked liquid and insert a new battery About rechargeable batteries Before using commercially available NiCad or NiMH batteries thoroughly read the safety precautions provided with each product Note Use only AA type batteries Never use manganese batteries lithium batteries or any other type of battery not specifically recommended Use of such batteries may damage the camera or monitor Some batteries may become hot after a long period of use Getting Started Q After confirming that the main switch of the camera is set to POWER OFF stide the lever to open the battery cover Note See p 23 Turning on the power for information on the camera s power saurces Q Insert the batteries Carefully note the properbattery polarities positive poles and negative poles G Close the battery cover Recording and playback capacities The foltowing table shows the number of recordable images and the playback time available with AA alkaline batteries at temperatures between 10 C and 30 C Number of recordable standard Standard playback time images Still pictures Still pictures Type of battery AA alkaline batteries Approximately 300 images Approximately 2 hours Notes The above capacities are based on Ricoh s measurement standards Battery life varies with flash use and other variables Results may vary by type and brand of battery The standa
71. u can play back data recorded in Still Picture amp Audio mode through the following procedures Q Press the shutter release button when the monitor displays the desired Stil Picture cxt amp Audio The monitor starts Playback the recorded audio After playback ends the monitor display returns to the state prior to the playback REPLAY PUSH RELEASE 3610 30 Notes If the FWD button is pressed during playback the monitor skips to the next image ifthe REV button is pressed during playback the sound playback is cancelled and the monitor displays the image displayed before playback began If the REV button is pressed again the monitor skips back to the previous image Playback Continuous Still Pictures The following section explains how to play back images recorded in Continuous Mode Press the shutter release button when the monitor displays a desired continuous Oy still picture The recorded images are displayed frame by frame in succession After the last picture in the image is displayed the monitor displays the image displayed before continuous playback began REPLAY PUSH RELEASE 95 10 30 Notes if the FWD button is pressed during playback the monitor skips to the next image e ifthe REV button is pressed during playback the monitor displays the image displayed before playback began If the REV button is pressed again the monitor skips back to the previous image A
72. vailable See p 66 Accessories for RDC 2 Note Camera performance specifications based upon Hicoh s ATA Flash Memory Card Perform ance may vary using other manufacturers cards One of the following card types is recommended Flash memory cards conforming to ATA standard Type I or Type 1 cards conforming to PCMCIA 2 1 JEIDA 4 2 standard Maximum Capacity 40 MB memory memory write cycle 300 ns max Flash memory cards conforming to AIMS Standard Maximum Capacity 40 MB Notes This camera cannot use SRAM cards 14 E Handling Precautions for Memory Cards Do not bend drop or subject the memory card to shock Avoid using or storing the memory card in an environment conducive to static electricity or electromagnetic interference Avoid using or storing the memory card to heat moisture or dusty or corrosive environments Do notallow dirt or foreign objects to contact the connectors Do not place the card near a heat source or dispose of them in a fire Memory cards have a limited life expectancy After prolonged use the card may be unable to record data A note about recorded images Recorded data can be lost if the memory card malfunctions or is repaired or is mishandled or subjected to static electricity or electromagnetic interference Please note that Ricoh cannot be responsible for any loss of or damage to recorded images if you e
73. xperience malfunctions during recording or playback Never remove the batteries turn off the power or connect the AC Adapter to the camera while recording data on the memory card Doing so may damage or destroy data on the memory card 15 oh Getting Started Before inserting a memory card make sure the main switch of the camera is set to POWER OFF Note Do not insert or remove a memory card while the camera power is turned on E inserting the memory card Open the side cover of the camera Q With the front surface of the card facing up insert the memory card into the card slot Push the card all the way into the slot until the trailing edge of the card is flush with the card slot opening Note When inserting the memory card be sure ihe card is not upside down backward or askew W Removing the memory card To remove the card slide the card ejection x FLEES lever in the direction of the arrow shown f REM RN in the illustration Note Do not remove the card while recording data to the card Doing so may damage or destroy the data on ihe card Do not use the memory card ejection lever while the side cover is closed Initializing the memory card Before using a new mernory card or a memory card that has been initialized in another device such as a personal computer you must initialize or format the card in the camera Note Confirm that a memory card has been inserte

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