Ricoh HZ15 Operating Manual
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1. ve 0 x Photo Shooting Setting Menu Mode M gt 22 SQN Quality The Quality Setting can be used to adjust the image 1 Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode compression ratio press the up down button to select Foy Quality Press Enter Menu 2 Press the button to enter the menu Best 16M Average File Size 4 0MB There are 3 options for picture quality 3 Press up down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter Normal 16M Average File Size 2 0MB 4 Press the up down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu 5 Press the up down arrow button to select an option and press the button to confirm AF Assist Beam Digital Zoom In a darker environment AF Assist Beam can be Turn on or off the digital zoom turned on for better focus AF Assist Bea Digital Zoom Date Imprint Include a Date Time stamp on the photo image Off Date Date Time Date Imprint Off Date Date Time Quick Review This option allows quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken Each photo is displayed on the LCD screen based on the selected time Quick Review There are 4 options e Off 1 sec 2 3 Movie Menu Mode2. 66 BIBIT c M 66 File SOMW ANG 66 Format Memory 66 CODY to 67 File Numbering 67 pin e 68 mimi 68 5 69 Connecting to 69 Transferring files to your computer 69 Video System 70 Set Eye Fi SD Card Connection Mode 71 APPENDICES 72 SPSCHICAUONS 2 72 Prompts and Warning Messages 76 Troubleshooting 80 Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories If anything is missing or appears to be damaged please contact your retailer RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM ION BATTERY STRAP AC DC ADAPTER SOFTWARE CD ROM USB CABLE QUICK START GUIDE 9 USB Port 10 Flash Button Arrow Button Right 11 Menu Button 12 Playback Button 13 Delete Button Arrow Button Down 14 Macro Button Self Timer Button Arrow Button Left 15 Display Button Arrow Button Up 16 LCD Screen 17 Flash Lamp 18 Microphone 19 AF Assist Beam Timer Indicator 20 Lens 21 Speaker Installing Battery and Memory Card 1 Ope
3. cause overexposure have more noise than those taken at lower ISO settings Adjustable only M Mode al i5sec gt 3 400150 15 sec 0 3 4 400150 gt The camera s ISO settings include automatic 80 100 200 400 800 1600 Using Guick Recording In shooting mode press the Fast Video Recording Button to begin recording video After finishing press the Fast Video Recording Button or the Shutter Button to stop and store the video The camera will return to shooting mode automatically E _________________ PLAYBACK To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen 1 After pressing the button the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD screen 2 Use the Left Right navigation button to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card 3 To play a selected video clip press the button to enter the Movie Playback Mode During video playback the operating instructions will appear on the screen Press the Left Right Button and press the button to engage the following actions 00 00 47 00 01 23 00 00 47 00 01 23 6 Back to the beginning ofthe video e Play video forward 9 Cancel playback _______ Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode rotate the Zoom lever to the 3 Press the arrow buttons to select a picture or video 646 position to display thumbnail images of t
4. 2 Compose your picture the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject 3 The LCD screen will show a green focus frame when the subject is in focus AY 15sec 4 400150 4 Fully press the shutter button down to take pictures 2 Press the left right arrow button to select an adjustment setting 3 Press the up down button to adjust the parameters 4 Press the button to confirm the settings and enter the shooting screen 0 0Q 0 Portrait Mode Panorama Mode 1 In Portrait Mode the camera is set to automatically Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic adjust exposure for realistic capture of skin tones picture The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take Follow these easy steps to create a panoramic picture 1 Press the button to select Panorama Mode 2 Press the arrow button to select a shooting direction The right direction is used as default if you do not make any choice 2 seconds later the camera is ready to take pictures You can also press the button or half press the shutter button to be ready to take pictures Portrait Press the button to select Portrait mode ji mE 3 Compose the first view of the panoramic picture on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button to capture the image 4 After the first shot is taken the semi transparent image of the
5. 1 Press the button select the mode and press the menu button to enter the Movie Menu 5 Expo Metering AiAE 2 Press the up down arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set 3 Press the left right arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set and press the button to confirm Expo Metering Exposure Metering Use this setting to select the target size of the camera s field of view to be metered m 29 9 Expo Metering AiAE There 3 options e AiAE Artificial Intelligence AE targets the camera s entire field of view Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the camera s field of view Center metering targets a slightly larger area in the center of the camera s field of view AiAE Artificial Intelligence AE Automatically selects the central and peripheral metering to calculate the reasonable value of metering by weighting Video Quality OIS Set the image resolution used during video recording This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional hand shake or low light ont qm 1 0 5 Off lt a The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows _ Recording time 408 Use this image stabilization mode in dark Pixel dation About environments 1280x720 A Shooting in a windy or unstable environme
6. value for your selected block After you finish your settings press the button to confirm Press the menu button and the snapshot screen appears Sound Settings Power Saver Auto Language English World Time Home Date amp Time 2013 08 02 00 00 Date 8 Time H M A A 00 00 MODE OVERVIEW Display Setting Press the DISP button to display the settings Classic Off Does not display any additional icons on screen Full Off Classic Displays the camera parameters on screen M C e 1234 00 56 44 D 0 3 _ 400150 00 56 44 0 3 400150 LCD Screen Display Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode 1234 10 00 56 44 pv 2sec 0 3 EV 400 l SO Q 1234 00 56 44 0 3 400 15 1 CO NOOO 9 Shooting Mode Icons Manual Mode 22 Auto Mode SON Scene Mode Macro Mode Zoom Display By turning the Zoom Lever SD Memory Card Built In Memory Battery Status White Balance Adjustable only in M Mode Color Effect Adjustable only in Mode Number of remaining shots Image Size 10 Video Quality 11 ISO Value Adjustable only in M Mode 12 Remaining Recording time 13 Exposure Compensation EV value Adjustable only in M Mode 14 Shutter Speed Adjustable only in Mode 15 Histogram 16 Focus Fram
7. Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom Toggle the Zoom lever of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures L5 00 56 44 15sec 0 3 _ 400150 When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital Zoom release and turn the zoom lever to 8 to switch between the Optical zoom and Digital zoom Zoom Indicator The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close up photos This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera 1 Press the left arrow button to enter the Marco Menu 4 aux 8 Macro Off 2 Press the left right to select either of the following 2 modes OY wa Macro Off Select this option to disable Macro o Macro On Select this to focus on subjects 3cm from the lens 3 Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu Self Timer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre set intervals 6 Sali Time AD Sec First choose 2 seconds 10 seconds or smile A single picture is shot 10 seconds after detection and then take the pictures the Shutter Button is pressed 1 Press the left arrow button and then press the up down arrow button to enter the i 6 Self Timer Smile Press the Shutter Button and picture will be taken immediately after a smile is detected 3 Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu self timer menu N
8. Otherwise the memory card could be damaged Do not directly edit the data the memory Copy the data to your PC before you edit them When the camera is stored for a long period of time be sure to download your photos and remove the memory card Store it in a dry environment Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one We suggest buying only well known name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance Do not modify the name of the files or folders of the memory card using your PC Modifying the file names may cause the files to not be recognized on the camera or a possible error may occur A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically generated on the SD card Do not store photos that are not taken using this camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during the playback When you insert a memory card make sure the notch of the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot Other Safety Notes Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later When using your camera on an airplane observe the relevant rules specified by the airline Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology the LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the c
9. Shots o There are 7 options Eng Time Lapse 30sec Time Lapse 1 En Time Lapse 5min Time Lapse 10 The flash is disabled in this mode order to achieve quick succession of shots Press the Shutter button to start continuous shooting Focus Setting This setting allows you to select different modes for optimum focus ren 1057 Single AF There are 2 options Single AF The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject Multi AF The camera automatically focuses the subject in a wide area to find the focus point White Balance Setting Color Effect The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color temperature for different lighting sources to color effects ensure the most accurate color reproduction 1 Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu 2 Press the left right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting option There are 7 options sje AWE 9 Daylight Cloudy There are 4 options Fluorescent Normal Vivid Fluorescent CWF ivi Sepia Se Incandescent e Whit Manual WB Fully press the shutter n button to detect the white balance value Shooting menu in the shooting mode Optional X Not optional o gt O
10. Tele 300cm Macro Wide 3cm Tele 250cm Optical Image Stabilization Approx 6X Digital Zoom Combined Zoom Approx 90x 4 3 3 2 16 9 16MP 4608x3456 14MP 4608x3072 12MP 4608x2592 10 3648x2736 2 1920 1080 Number of Still Image Recording SMP 2592x1944 Pixels 3MP 2048x1536 640x480 1280x720 30 15fps 640x480 30fps 320x240 30fps Manual Auto Portrait Movie Panorama Scene Auto Scene Landscape Sport Beach Sunset Fireworks Night Landscape Sketch Snow Children ID Glass Photo Frame Panning Shot Night Portrait Fish Eye Party Indoor Leaf Museum Red Eye Removal Shooting Modes AF Method Single AF Multi AF TTL 9 point Face Detection Single Photo Index 9 16 Thumbnails Slide Show Playback Modes Zoom Approx x2 x8 White Balance Control us Cloudy Fluorescent Fluorescent CWF Incandescent Flash Modes Flash Auto Red Eye Reduction Force Flash Force Off Slow Synchro Slow Synchro Red Eye Wide Approx 0 5m 4 7m ISO800 Shooting Range Tele 1 0m 2 6 150800 Internal Memory Approx 8 Recording Media SD SDHC Card Up to 32GB Support MMC Card not supported Jacks AV OUT USB 2 0 Micro 5 pin USB Eye Fi Support Yes Power Rechargeable Lithium ion Battery LB 050 3 7V 900mAh In Camera Charging Shooting Capability Battery Approx 245 Shots Performance Operation Environment Temperatu
11. be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form by any means without the prior written permission of RICOH B All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new Digital Camera Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate however RICOH reserves the right to make changes without notice Throughout this manual the following symbols used to help you locate information quickly and easily Indicates useful information AN Indicates precautions are to be taken while operating the camera SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects Do not attempt to disassemble the camera To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture do not use or store the camera in very humid environments such as in rain or near bodies of water Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera causing possible damage to it Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or under direct sunlight Do not use or store the camera near a powerful magnetic field for example near a magnet or transformer Avoid touching th
12. button or right arrow 1 Press the button in any mode and press the button to enter the menu up down button to select 5 Press the arrow button to select an option and 2 Press the 0k button to enter the menu press the 0k button to confirm Press up down arrow button to select aw and Refer to the following pages for more details about press the button or right arrow button to enter each setting the menu Sound Settings Power Saver Auto Language English World Time Home Date amp Time 2013 08 02 00 00 Sound Settings To change this setting 1 Select Sound Settings in the basic settings menu Press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu 2 Press the left right arrow button to select an option w Sound Settings Volume 8 8 8 gt 3 Press the button to confirm Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your camera s battery Follow the steps below to turn the LCD screen and camera off automatically after a consecutive period of inactivity 1 Select Power Saver in the basic settings menu Press the ox button or right arrow button to enter the menu 2 Press the up down arrow button to select an option Power Saver 3 Press the ox button to confirm Language Refer to the Resetting your language section on page 16 The Zone setting is useful funct
13. following pages for more details in the center of the camerass field of view about each setting AiAE Artificial Intelligence AE Automatically selects the central and peripheral metering to calculate the reasonable value of metering by weighting Vv Image Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image quality fem zw pow S gt Size High Quality Printing The bigger the number of recorded pixels is the better the image quality becomes As the number of recorded pixels lessen you will be able to record more images on a memory card OIS This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional hand shake low light or slow shutter speed 16M 0500 Em Use this image stabilization mode in dark environments or when using a slower shutter speed Shooting in a windy or unstable environment such as a moving vehicle may cause blurred images Cont Drive Mode Use this setting to perform continuous shooting After entering this mode you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking pictures ET Cont AF Off There are 2 options e Off On e O Single Continuous Shot 3
14. regional TV standards The appropriate setting will vary between regions NTSC USA Canada Taiwan Japan etc PAL Europe Asia excluding Taiwan Oceania etc Note The TV output will not display properly if an incorrect video system is selected Set Eye Fi SD Card Connection Mode This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye Fi SD Card Upload the photos from the camera to the Internet using the following steps 1 Press the menu button press the up down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu 2 Press up down arrow button to select 4 and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu 3 Press the up down arrow button to select Eye Fi and press the button or right arrow button to If the Eye Fi card is not available in the enter the menu camera this feature is not displayed 4 Press the up down arrow button to select On or and press the button to confirm Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Effective Imaging Sensor Pixels Total Image Sensor Pixels Focal Length 35mm film equivalent F number Lens Construction Optical Zoom Focusing Range Anti Handshake Digital Zoom Approx 16 Megapixels Approx 16 44 Megapixels 1 2 3 CCD 4 3mm Wide 64 5mm Tele Approx 24mm Wide 360mm Tele F3 3 Wide F5 9 Tele 9 groups 10 elements 15x Normal Wide 60cm
15. unload and reload the SD card and turn on the camera to retry Also check if SD card is full or in a locked position No Red Eve Detected Red eyes have not been detected in The message will disappear after 2 y the image seconds The photo shooting or video recording Cannot write to SD card has been interrupted so recording cannot continue Message Description Action Remove SD card and switch the lever on the Write Protect The SD card is locked side of card to UNLOCK The message will disappear after 2 seconds Replace SD card with another that has available Card Full Indicates that the SD card is full memory The message will disappear after 2 seconds Memory Full ouem It disappears after 2 seconds Format the SD card WARNING Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card Copy urng Deo ne the data from the SD card to another storage Card Error be recognized or a read write error such as a computer Otherwise all data will occurs be erased after the format The message will disappear after 2 seconds Format the SD card WARNING Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card Card is not When an error occurs in the SD card the data from the SD card to another storage formatted the message Not Formatted appears such as a computer Otherwise all data will be erased after the format Message Description Action The file format does not support
16. Digital Camera Operating Manual To ensure the best performance from your camera please read the Operating Manual before using the camera BEFORE YOU START Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party RICOH IMAGING CO LTD Address 2 35 7 Maeno cho Itabashi ku Tokyo 174 8639 JAPAN For Customers in the U S A Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For Customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection CE marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe This symbol crossed out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of wmm electrical waste and electronic equipment in the European countries Please do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for proper safe disposal of this product About this Manual Thank you for purchasing this Digital Camera Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference B RICOH reserves all rights of this document No part of this published manual may
17. THE MENUS 44 Photo Shooting 2 44 Expo Metering Exposure Metering 44 Image 926 45 a 45 o n 46 Drive Mode 1 46 FOCUS SOUlll ess etos sme tuse suce eue Ern 47 White Balance Setting 48 Calor EMEC PPP 48 Photo Shooting Setting Menu 50 50 AF Assist 51 Digital ZOOM 51 52 Quick 52 Movie 53 Expo Metering Exposure Metering 53 Video Quality 2 0004 54 0 54 Gold zc P 55 Movie Setting Menu 56 Digital ZOOM 56 Playback 57 HOR 57 Red Eye Reduction 58 el 58 p i 59 EE 59 Playback Setting Menu 60 o 60 pil 61 Bue 62 Setup cu 64 Sound Settings 2 65 Power Saver 65 ANGE MT 65
18. Video Deletion In playback mode press the down arrow button 4 Press the up down arrow button to select 1 delete your photos and videos Delete One or Exit and press the button to confirm To delete photos or videos 1 Press the button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the left right arrow button to select the photos and videos to be deleted 3 Press the down arrow button 1 and the deletion screen is displayed 9 Delete One Exit Ay Erased photos video clips cannot be recovered Please refer to page 61 for instructions on deleting more than one image at a time Photo Shooting Menu Mode Gin Expo Metering Exposure Metering Use this setting to select the target size of the 1 In Photo Shooting Mode press the menu button to emede siat enter the Photo Shooting Menu 2 Press the up down arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set 3 Press the left right arrow button to select the Photo ey Expo Metering Shooting Menu to be set and press the button to confirm ES fen Expo Metering 5o There are 3 options eis CE AiAE Artificial Intelligence AE targets the ES rey camera s entire field of view m Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the camera s field of view Center metering targets a slightly larger area Refer to the
19. Y NN NA AO Off 2 Press left right to select one of the following 4 modes Self Timer Off Disables the Self Timer Self Timer 2 sec A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter Button is pressed Flash Mode The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light Slow Sync or for fill in lighting to achieve better illumination of a This allows for night scenery photos that subject with pronounced shadows include people in the foreground The 1 Press the right arrow button 5 to enter the use of a tripod is recommended when Flash Settings Menu shooting with this setting Slow Sync Red Eye X Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red eye reduction A LS Red Eye Reduction The camera emits a brief pre flash before the picture is taken to reduce red eye effects 3 Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu 2 Press the left right to select any one of the following 6 modes Force Off Flash is turned off Please avoid the finger touch with the bumped Flash Auto part on the grip while using the camera 0r your DA finger will shadow the flash to work Camera flash discharges automatically based on existing light conditions 5 Force Flash The flash will engage with each shot even if there is enough available light to take the photo without flash EV Setting The EV function menu of the
20. amera photos or video Do not expose the LCD screen to water In a humid environment only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning cloth If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid crystal comes into contact with your skin wipe your skin with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water If liquid crystal comes into contact with your eyes wash them with clean water at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal rinse your mouth immediately and seek medical attention 5 BEFORE YOU 5 1 SAFETY 2 5 GETTING READY 9 Accessories Included 9 10 Installing Battery and Memory Card 12 Charging Battery 14 Turning Camera On and 15 Symbol Description 15 Set your Language Date Time 16 Set your Language Date Time after the first power on 16 Resetting your 16 Resetting Date Time 17 MODE OVERVIEW 18 Display Setting sees 18 LCD Scr
21. ard is inserted the SD memory card is active and will be formatted If there is no SD memory card the internal memory is active and the internal memory will be formatted Formatting the SD memory card will not automatically format the internal memory Copy to Card Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal memory to an SD memory card 1 Press the menu button press the up down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the Sooo 2 Press up down arrow button to select g and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu 3 Press the up down arrow button to select Copy to Card and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu 4 Press the up down arrow button to select Yes or No and press the ok button to confirm Copy to Card Copy files from built in memory to the memory card If there is no card available in the camera this function will not be displayed File Numbering After you take a picture or video clip the camera will save it with a sequential number You can use this setting to reset the file numbering to 1 1 Press the button press the up down arrow button to select Fej and press the button to enter the menu Press up down arrow button to select lt and press the ok button or right arrow button to enter the menu Press the up down arrow button to select File Numbering and press th
22. ast moving subjects Capture sharp action shots with minimal blur This mode is zA gt PO not recommended for shooting indoors For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight For sunsets Capture subjects in strong sunlight ze Fi k For fireworks at night Slower shutter speed is adjusted for brilliant images The use of ene a tripod is recommended Night Landscape For night scenes use of tripod is recommended For snow scenes Reproduce natural clear white scenes Turns off flash automatically Avoids disturbing subject suitable for taking photos of Children children ID For shooting ID size photos It is recommended to print using 6 inch 4R 6X4 photographic paper For objects behind transparent glass L Photo Frame For adding interesting frame effects to the photo Sene ____________ 00004 Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred Panning Shot background Sketch For taking photos with pencil sketch effect 8 Fish Eye For interesting fish eye effect si Part Suitable for taking indoor party pictures even under the complicated lighting conditions S Indoor For indoor settings Reduce blur and improve color accuracy indoor For indoor settings Reduce blur and improve color accuracy 0 Reduce blur and improve color accuracy 2 Leaf For plants Capture brilliant shots of greenery and b
23. camera includes Exposure Compensation Tun such Pn penu value shutter ad justment Set up to adjust the picture brightness In the case of rae the appropriate function settings can a very high contrast between the photographed object ener and the background the brightness of the picture can To select the best setting for optimum photos follow be appropriately adjusted Adjustable only in 3 these steps Mode 1 Press the button to display the settings screen 2 Press the left right arrow button to select the setting option 15sec 770 3EV 400150 The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV 15sec 22 400150 2 0 to EV 2 0 3 Press the up down button to adjust the option values 4 Press the button to complete the setting and enter shooting mode E 0 ISO Shutter Adjustment The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of You can adjust the shutter speed value Selecting a the camera s light sensor based on the brightness higher shutter speed will capture fast moving objects of the scene To improve the camera s sensor more clearly Selecting a slower shutter speed performance in darker environments a higher ISO will result in some motion blur of moving objects value is required A lower ISO value is needed when Adjustable only in VW Mode shooting in brighter conditions Pictures taken at higher ISO settings will generally Long time exposure may casily
24. connect the camera and 3 Connect other end of the cable to available copy transmit photos to a computer printer or other USB port on your computer device Transferring files to your computer The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a computer 1 Make sure both the camera and computer are turned on 4 After the transmission is complete disconnect the 2 Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB cable according to the instructions specifying USB AV OUT port on your camera how to safely remove USB devices Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL 1 Press the menu button press the up down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu Press up down arrow button to select 2 and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu Press the up down arrow button to select TV System and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu Press the up down arrow button to select NTSC PAL and press the button to confirm TV System The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different
25. e 17 Expo Metering lt AiAE Spot Center 18 AF Mode Single AF Multi AF 19 Self Timer Sig Off 2 6 10 sec 6 Smile 20 Flash Mode 5 Force Flash Us Slow Sync Slow Sync Red Eye Red Eye Reduction 21 Drive Mode mm Single Continuous Shot 3 Shots Time Lapse 30sec 1min 5min 10min 22 Eye Fi ON with signal 23 Image Stabilization Overview of the Screen Icons Movie Mode 1 Movie Mode Icon 2 Macro Mode 3 Self Timer s Self timer Off 10 4 Zoom Display By turning the Zoom Lever 5 SD Memory Card Built In Memory 6 Battery Status oo dQ 7 Color Effect 8 Video Quality 9 Remaining Recording time 10 Exposure Compensation EV value 11 Image Stabilization 12 Focus Frame 13 Eye Fi ON with signal 14 Expo Metering Led Spot Center 15 AF Mode For optimal video shooting it is recommended that an SDHC memory card be used If you shoot video using only the camera s internal memory the end results may have image jitter noise and vastly shorter recording times Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted Digital Zoom can be adjusted to 6X 90X in total Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback 1 File Protection Mode NO Memory Space indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos SD Memory Card Built in Memory Battery Status Zoom Magnification Area E 4 45 124 Image Zoo
26. e button or right arrow button to enter the menu Press the up down arrow button to select Yes or and press the button to confirm mcm File Numbering Create a new directory and reset the file number Reset FW Version Use this setting to restore the camera to its original Use this setting to view the current camera firmware default settings version 1 Press the menu button press the up down arrow 1 Press the menu button press the up down arrow button to select FSJ and press the button to button to select and press the ox button to enter the menu enter the menu 2 Press up down arrow button to select and 2 Press up down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu the menu 3 Press the up down arrow button to select 3 Press the up down arrow button to select FW Reset and press the button or right arrow Version and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu button to enter the menu 4 Press the up down arrow button to select Yes or No and press the button to confirm rw Version Current Ver 1 00 New Ver 2 00 mes Reset Reset camera settings to factory defaults Update Firmware Yes 4 When there is a new firmware version in the SD card select Yes to update Connecting to a Computer You can use a USB cable to
27. e lens of the camera Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long period time B Turn the camera off remove the battery and the memory card and dry it within 24 hours if water accidentally comes in contact with the camera When you take the camera from a cold place to a warmer environment condensation may occur Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn it on When you use the camera remove the battery if it overheats Wait until the unit cools down Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time Store the camera in a dry environment and place it on a flat surface when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time Before you remove the battery and memory card the camera should be turned off When you clean the body of the camera do not use abrasive alcohol based or organic cleaner Use the professional lens wiping cloth and dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens Safety notes for battery If the rechargeable Lithium ion battery is used for the camera only charge it with the supplied AC DC adapter If battery fluid leaks inside the camera contact our customer service department If battery fluid leaks onto your skin rinse your skin with clean water and seek immediate medical attention Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local national or regional r
28. editing or the edited file cannot be edited The message will disappear after 2 seconds again This image cannot be edited This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders 999 Copy the data to your PC format the memory This could cause a long read time during card using the camera the camera s power up Exceeded maximum folder number Too many During the playback by date the pictures for quick images exceed specifications so that it The message disappears after 2 seconds and the camera returns to the normal playback mode processing is not possible to play by date The format of the file to be viewed is ic Unable to nae This image message disappears only after the Au not supported or the file is corrupted so recognize files file is deleted it cannot be properly read No Picture When you press the play button no image The message disappears 2 seconds later to files exist in the camera memory card return to the photo shooting screen Remove SD card and switch the lever on Protected The file is protected The message the side of card to UNLOCK Place back into Undeletable appears when you delete it the camera and try again The message will disappear after 2 seconds Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Camera does not turn on m The battery has been depleted B Recharge the battery The battery is not inserted E Correctly reinstall the batt
29. een 19 Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode 19 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode 21 Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback 22 Using the Mode Button 23 Manual 2222 2 24 AUTO MOGE eC n 24 MOOG oiu 25 Panorama 25 Scene Mode 5 27 Auto Scene Mode ASON 30 BASIC 32 Using the Zoom Function 32 Macro 33 Self Timer Setting 34 Flash MOOS c 35 EV 36 Exposure Compensation 36 29 37 Shutter Adjustment 37 Using Quick Recording 38 PEATBAG ye 39 Viewing Photos and Videos 39 Thumbnail View eere 40 Using Zoom Playback for still pictures only 41 elec 42 Photos and Video Deletion 43 USING
30. egulations To prevent the battery from being damaged do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched by the objects Do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects including coins to avoid short circuiting discharging excessive heat or possible leakage Do not attempt to disassemble the battery Do not expose the battery to water Always keep the battery contacts dry Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire to avoid a possible explosion Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight Only use the supplied battery If the rechargeable Li ion battery in this camera overheats during charging stop charging immediately and wait until it cools down to resume charging When the camera is stored for a long period of time remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is not accessible to the infants and children In a colder environment the performance of the battery could be noticeably reduced When you install the battery install it according to the positive and negative markings on the battery compartment Never force it into the battery compartment Safety notes for memory card Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card Do not expose the memory card to water Always keep it dry Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on
31. ery correctly Camera turns off suddenly The battery has been depleted B Recharge the battery during operation The picture is blurred B Camera shakes while takinga Turn on the OIS feature picture Images and video files cannot The SD memory card is full m Use another memory card or delete be saved The memory card is locked unnecessary files m Unlock the memory card Problem Saving data to memory card is slow Cannot write to the memory card Too many movies to process Possible Causes Using a memory card below Class 4 may result in slower recording times The SD memory card has been locked The camera may trouble recording HD movies to the SD card with a rating lower than Class 4 The number of pictures or folders in the SD memory card exceeds the specifications so the playback can not be displayed Solution Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance Release the write lock of the memory card or replace with another card Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance Delete unwanted files Copyright RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD 2013
32. first shot will appear at the edge of the screen You can use this image to compose your picture before you press the Shutter button to capture and finish manual stitching After selecting Panorama Mode Flash Self timer Macro Mode and Exposure Compensation cannot be adjusted Pictures cannot be deleted nor the zoom adjusted until the series is finalized In Panorama Mode up to 4 photos be 5 If continuous pictures less than 4 shots press captured the button the camera will splice the pictures automatically Press the button to enter playback mode to see the effect 6 If you take 4 pictures the camera will splice the pictures automatically Press the button to enter playback mode to see the effect Scene Mode SCN You can select an appropriate mode from the 20 scene modes according to the type of environment you are shooting The camera then configures the most appropriate settings automatically Press the button to enter Scene Mode The LCD will display a menu like the example on the right Auto Scene m 2 3E Press the arrow button to select scene press the button to confirm Scene Description 0 O Identifies the scene automatically Person Backlighting Landscape Macro Night ABOI Auto Scene Scene Night Scene Person Auto f Landscape For landscapes and outdoor shots Vivid reproduction of green and blue 9 Gport For f
33. he clip to view and press the button to restore it to photos and videos on the screen the original size If the gt indicator appears on the LCD then movie file is currently being displayed Press the button to restore a preview icon to its original image size 1 Slide the zoom lever to switch between 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails 2 When a 3x3 or 4x4 thumbnail is displayed press the arrow button to select a picture or video clip to view Using Zoom Playback for still pictures only The Zoom lever can also be used during playback 5 Press the arrow button to navigate and select a This allows you to magnify photos between x2 to x8 part of the image to be zoomed in 1 Press the button to switch to Playback Mode 6 Press the button to return the image to its 2 Press the left right button to select a picture to be original scale zoomed in Movie images cannot be magnified 3 Rotate the Zoom lever to Q to zoom in 4 The bottom right corner of the screen will display the number of times and area of the photo zooming operation Slideshow This setting allows you to view all the stored images as a slideshow 1 Press the button to enter playback screen 2 Press the button to enter slide option 1 2 x 3 Press the left right button to select slideshow playing or Cancel to return to the playback screen 4 Press the button to confirm the setting Photos and
34. ion for your overseas trips This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are abroad 1 Select World Time in the basic settings menu The World Time screen appears 2 Press the up down to select the departure place 0 and destination gt fields 3 Press the left right arrow button to select a city located in the same time zone as that of the field Press the button to confirm settings World Time fi gt gt gt EJ Trindade Martim Vaz London Iceland gt Date Time Refer to the Resetting Date Time section on page 17 File Software Format Memory Please note formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built in memory including protected photos and movie files To use this setting 1 Press the menu button press the up down arrow button to select FSJ and press the button to enter the menu 2 Press up down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu 3 Press the up down arrow button to select Format and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu 4 Press the up down arrow button to select Yes or No and press the button to confirm EA Doing so will clear all data 5 f you select Yes the camera formats its memory Note that when you perform the Format Memory function it only formats the active memory If an SD memory c
35. lossoms For museums or flash free areas Retain color and reduce blur ma Night Portrait For portraits against night scenery Auto Scene Mode ASCN In ASCN scene mode the camera can detect different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you 5 can intelligently detect the following scenes Icon Icon gt lt Landscape Night Landscape Mode Mode Night Portrait D Auto Mode To use ASCN 1 Press the button to select SCN mode then select ASCN function LCD screen will be shown as follows 1234 27223005644 Hold the camera steadily and aim at subject The optimum scene mode will be selected automatically Press the shutter button half way down to focus Press the shutter button all the way down to take pictures For landscapes ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid Landscape Mode green and blue colors Portrait Mode Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces When you take portraits at night or in low light conditions ASCN will automatically Night Portrait adjust the exposure for people and night scenes 5 When the sun or any other light source is behind the subject ASCN will Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions
36. m Ratios Image Zone NOOO gt Shooting Date 9 Eye Fi ON with signal 10 HDR 11 Red Eye Reduction Using the Mode Button This camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between different modes After pressing the button to enter the mode selection menu press the Left Right Button to choose the selected mode Press the button to confirm your selection All the available modes are listed below Mode Description Manual Mode LJ Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode In this mode the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject Auto Mode and environment It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures Portrait Mode The best setting for portrait shooting enables AE AF for faces Eos e In this mode up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic photo Choose from 20 different pre set scene types and effects for your photos Manual Mode M Auto O When selecting manual MJ mode you can set the Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos While aperture shutter speed and ISO value manually operating in this mode the camera automatically Brasethe buton to select Manual eda M optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your press the button to confirm photos for the best possible results Follow these steps 1 Press the button to select Auto Mode
37. menu button select the 2 settings and press the button to display the settings screen 3 Press the left right button to select the rotation direction or Cancel to return to the playback menu Tum Right M5 Turn Left lt Cancel 4 Press the ok button to confirm the setting Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated The rotated picture file will replace the original photo Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture 1 In Playback Mode press the left right arrow button to select the photo to be edited 2 Press the button select the r settings and press the button to display the settings screen 3 Press the left right arrow button to select 1024X768 640X480 or select Cancel to return to the playback menu 4 Press the button to confirm the setting Color Effect This setting allows you to change the picture color effect The file is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together with the original photo 1 In Playback Mode press the left right arrow button to select the photo to be edited 2 Press the menu button select the settings and press the button to display the settings screen 3 Press the left right button to select the corresponding menu or Cancel to return to the playback screen Cancel 4 Press the button to confirm the set
38. n the battery cover 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct e position as shown in the following diagram 3 Insert the memory card into the memory slot as shown in the diagram below Write protection buckle The memory card SD SDHC is optional and not included in all camera packaging If you have to purchase a memory card select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage To remove your memory card open the battery cover gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it carefully 4 Close the battery cover Charging Battery Before charging the battery ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off 1 Connect the camera and the AC DC adapter using the supplied USB cable The plug shape of the AC DC adapter may vary depending on the country or region The actual item may vary from the drawing below 2 Insert the plug of the AC DC adapter into the wall outlet to charge the battery The AC DC adapter is for indoor use only After the battery is stored for a long period of time use the supplied AC DC adapter to charge the battery prior to use 3 When the camera is turned off you can also connect the camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery Charging indicator Red Charging Green Charging complete To have maximum battery life charge the battery for a
39. n to select an option and press the ok button to confirm Delete You can delete one or all photo video files La wx Delete 9 delete photo or video files 1 Press the up down arrow button to select Delete and press the button or right arrow button to enter the submenu 2 Press the up down arrow button to select the submenu and press the button or right arrow button to show the settings screen There are 2 sub menus available Delete one photo or video All Delete all photos or videos 3 Press the up down arrow button to select option Trim and press the ok button to confirm The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures Ga indicator means file is protected 1 Press the up down arrow button to select Trim File protection must be removed first before a and press the button or right arrow button to file can be deleted enter the menu 2 Select Yes to confirm trim Select a part to be trimmed using the zoom lever and arrow buttons to trim a photo 3 Press the button and the Save Change prompt appears Select MN j to change and save the picture Select to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen The image cannot be clipped trimmed again once it has been clipped to 640X480 Menu 3 4 Press the up down arrow button to select the item euet to be set and press the
40. nt EET 705 minutes such as a moving vehicle may cause blurred images Recording time limit above 1280x720 30 fps format is under approx 20 minutes When recording in higher pixel resolutions for extended periods of time this can cause the camera to generate heat This is not a camera malfunction Color Effect The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects 1 Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu 2 Press the left right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting option There are 4 options s Normal Vivid Sepia Black and White nmn Movie Setting Menu Mode Digital Zoom Turn on or off the digital zoom 1 Press the button and select to enter the video recording screen 2 Press the menu button press the up down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu Digital Zoom 3 Press up down arrow button to select press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu 4 Select the item to be set and press the button or the right arrow button to enter the menu Press the up down arrow button to select an option and press the button to confirm Playback Menu Mode gt HDR With the HDR function pictures that are overexposed 1 Press the button to display the playback may be corrected to optimize the highlights and screen and press the button to en
41. p down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu Press the 5 arrow button to select aw and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu Press the up down arrow button to select Language and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu Press the arrow button to select your desired language and press the button to confirm Press the button and the snapshot screen appears Sound Settings Power Saver Auto Lanquage English World Time Home Date amp Time 2013 08 02 00 00 He PI fe AaB 1301 English Language Francais E Back Resetting Date Time After you set your Date Time for the first time follow the instructions below to reset date and time 1 2 Espafiol Portugu s Italiano Deutsch Svenska Press the Power button to turn the camera on Press the button press the up down arrow button to select FS and press the button to enter the menu Press the cma arrow button to select ME and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu Press the up down arrow button to select Date amp Time and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu Press the left right arrow button to select the Date Time to be adjusted Time is displayed in yyyy MM dd HH mm Press the up down arrow button to press the
42. re 0 40 Humidity 0 90 Dimensions WxHxD Approx 108 5 x 60 0 x 31 0mm Weight Approx 203g Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Action The camera battery is used up It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut down Replace with new battery The camera will shut down in 2 seconds Warning Battery exhausted The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing the lens from functioning properly Turn off the camera and restart it to reset the lens Lens obstruction Re start Camera Try shutting down the camera EIE An error occurs in the internal Built in memory error turning it on again The message will disappear after 2 seconds Slow shutter is on may When a slow shutter speed is set the The message will disappear after 2 easily cause overexposure prompt appears on the screen seconds Warning Do not turn off your The message appears during the The message disappears after the camera during update firmware update process camera update and restart Connection Failed Failure to connect to your PC TV Remove USB cable and retry connection Message Description Action When SD card lower than Class 4 is used to record a HD movie the writing speed will be slower and recording will not continue Replace SD card with a higher Class over 4 The message will disappear after 2 seconds Slow access Turn off the camera Then
43. t least 4 hours at the first time Charging the battery should only be done with the camera in the off position Please charge the battery indoors between 0 and 40 Turning Camera and Off Symbol Description Press the Power button to turn the camera on To turn In the instructions below the following symbols may the camera off press the Power button again be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera This is to facilitate better understanding Power Button l Item properties The option properties in the camera interface are indicated by the symbol Set your Language Date Time Set your Language Date Time after the first power on 1 When you turn the camera on for the first time the language selection screen appears Press the arrow button to select your desired language After you press the button to confirm the selection the Date Time settings screen appears Press the left right arrow button to select the Date Time to be adjusted Time is displayed in yyyy MM dd HH mm Press the up down arrow button to adjust the value for the selected Date Time Press the button to confirm the time settings and the snapshot screen appears Resetting your Language After you set your language for the first time follow the instructions below to reset your language Press the Power button to turn the camera on Press the menu button press the u
44. ter the lowlights captured to more accurately represent the menu actual scene 2 Press the up down arrow button to select the 1 In Playback Mode press the left right arrow menu to be set and press the ok button to enter button to select the photo to be edited 2 Press the menu button select the settings and press the button to display the settings screen 3 Press the left right button to select whether HDR is used 3 Press the left right arrow button to select an option and press the button to confirm Press OK To Confirm lt HDR 2 HDR 52 4 After using the function the image will be saved as a new file and the original file is still stored in the memory Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting Red Eye Reduction 1 In Playback Mode press the left right arrow button to select the photo to be edited Press the button select the settings and press the button to display the settings screen Press the left right button to select the corresponding menu or Cancel to return to the playback screen INVI Cancel VY Red Eye Reduction 52 Cancel 4 Press the ok button to confirm the setting Rotate You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture 1 In Playback Mode press the left right arrow button to select the photo to be edited 2 Press the
45. ting 52 Cancel Sepia Vivid Black and White Playback Setting Menu Mode gt 1 Press the button to show the playback screen press the button and press the up down button to select FS3 2 Press the ok button to enter the menu Por Press OK To Enter Menu 3 Press up down arrow button to select gt and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu 4 Press the up down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the ok button or right arrow button to enter the menu 5 Press the up down arrow button to select an option and press the button to confirm Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting Protect To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased use this setting to lock one or all of the files Protect ag 2 e To lock or unlock the photo and video files 1 Press the up down arrow button to select Protect and press the button or right arrow button to enter the submenu 2 Press the up down arrow button to select the submenu and press the button or right arrow button to show the settings screen There are 3 sub menus available e Lock the selected photo or video if it is unprotected unlock the selected photo or video if it is protected All Lock all photos or videos Reset Cancel all locked photos or videos Press the up down arrow butto
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