Handling Precautions | Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 specs

Handling Precautions

●This camera is not waterproof. Keep away from water, rain, beverages, etc. If any liquid gets into the camera, consult your nearest Ricoh service office.

●Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to impact.

●To avoid overheating, do not use the flash more than is necessary in continuous shots.

●Do not look through the viewfinder directly at the sun or intense light.

●Do not fire the flash close to a baby’s eyes as this may cause impaired eyesight.

●Do not fire the flash at anyone driving a vehicle as this may cause a traffic accident.

●Exercise caution to prevent sand or dust from getting into the camera in environments such as beaches or work sites.

●Do not leave the camera for any length of time in particularly hot or humid places, such as in an automobile with the windows closed, at the beach or in a bathroom.

●Check that the camera is switched off before attaching the AC adapter (optional).

●The LCD monitor may contain some pixels that always or never illuminate, and the brightness of some areas of the monitor may appear uneven. These are typical LCD performance characteristics and do not constitute malfunctions.

●Do not apply unreasonable force to the terminal cover or battery cover.

●Do not lift the camera by the LCD monitor, terminal cover or battery cover.

●Do not apply unreasonable force to open or turn the LCD monitor.

●Be careful not to hit the lens unit or LCD monitor while carrying the camera. Keep the LCD monitor closed when carrying the camera.

●Extreme temperature differences may cause condensation to form inside the camera body and lens unit, reducing performance. To avoid this, place the camera in a plastic bag and let it slowly acclimatize to the new temperature before exposing it.

Potential Causes of Condensation

•Suddenly transporting the camera from a cold to a warm place

•Storing or using the camera in places subject to high humidity

•Bringing the camera into a recently heated room or leaving it directly in the path of an air conditioner

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Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 operation manual Handling Precautions, Potential Causes of Condensation

Contents

Page Introduction Copyright Read This Before Proceeding Simple Operation GuideOpen the package Contents Chapter Shooting Basic Shooting Camera Settings and Other Functions Playback/Deleting Appendix Parts & Names Camera Body FrontBack Battery/Battery Charger AC Adapter optional Remote Control Unit optionalOperating Parts Safety Precautions Sample WarningsExamples Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water Observe the following precautions to prevent fire, electric Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline Safety Warning for Accessories Before Using the Camera Powering the CameraStorage Memory Attaching the Lens Cap Before Using the CameraAttaching the Wrist Strap Push the lens cap on in the direction shown by the arrow Precautions Regarding Use Powering the CameraCharging the Battery CHARGECharging Lamp Explanation Loading the Battery Load the batteryClose the battery cover Handling Precautions Tips Tips to Extend the Recording and Playback Times Connecting an AC Adapter Insert the power plug into the electrical outlet Storage Memory Storage Memory Capacity Inserting Card Inserting a Memory CardData Check that the camera is turned off Removing Card Page Chapter Before You Start Recording Turning On/Off the Camera Tips Auto Power OffPress the power switch Turning the Camera on Mode Dial Action How to Use the Mode DialTurn the mode dial to change the mode used Basic Operations Recording Mode LCD Monitor and LCD PanelLCD panel LCD monitor Play Mode Selecting and Canceling Items How to Select the ItemsSwitching the Displays Select the item Select the setting How to Use the Check Box How to Use the Spin Box Character Input DeletingAvailable items Setting the Date and Time Select Date Settings and press the button Press the Enter button Setting the Date and TimeSelecting the Date To Be Used Select Date to be Used and press the button Tips How to Verify the Date and Time Selecting the Date Format When checking is completed, press the Enter button Checking Owner Information Set the mode dial to SET Select Format and press the button Before You Start RecordingFormatting the Storage Memory Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Press the shutter release button Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness How to Hold the CameraWhen viewing through the viewfinder Precaution When viewing using the LCD monitor Basic Shooting Special Shooting Functions Basic Shooting Operation Flow Selecting a Recording Mode Set the mode dial toTips LCD Monitor Display Recording Mode Selecting the Storage Memory LCD Panel LCD Monitor Recording DestinationRecords images in the internal memory Selecting a Folder Selecting an Image Quality Mode Press the PIC button and select an image quality modeData Guide Viewing the LCD Monitor Checking the Position of the SubjectViewing Through the Viewfinder Shooting Scope Press Side or Zoom lever Setting the Size of the Subject ZoomDigital Zoom Function Pressing Shooting Still Picture Mode To Cancel Recording Flash LED When Focusing is Difficult Tips Focus Lock Shooting Recording Text Text Mode Set the mode dial to Adjust the contrast using the buttonsSpecial Shooting Functions Recording Voice Memo Voice Memo Mode Press the shutter release button to record the imagePress the shutter release button to record Set the mode dial to and press the Menu button Shooting Motion Pictures Motion Picture ModeContinuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Press the shutter release button to Maximum no. of pictures in continuous shooting mode Will indicate that recording has started Display Mode Explanation Changing Flash Modes Flash activated, the light from the flash may appear reddish Adjusting the Flash Strength Shooting Against the Light Setting the Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Range Shooting a White Image Changing the White Balance Mode AutoPage Selecting Manual White Balance Using the Self-Timer Self-timer Close-up Shooting Macro Mode Tips Remote Control Indication Mode Description Shooting by Switching the Focus FocusSetting Auto Focus AF, Snap S or Infinity Tips Shutter Release Button Setting Manual Focus MF Shooting in Redeye Reduction Mode Redeye Reduc Shooting with the Date Date Imprint Mode Description Shooting by Splitting the Screen Split-Screen Shooting in New Shot Mode Additional Shot Mode Select ADD from the menu and press the Enter buttonSelect the additional image and press the Enter button Shooting in Sharpness Mode Sharpness Shooting in Monochrome Mode Monochrome Shooting in Interval Time-lapse Mode Interval Shooting in Auto Bracket Mode Auto Bracket Changing the ISO Sensitivity ISO Setting Changing the Exposure Metering System Photometry Mult Shooting in Time Exposure Mode Time Exposure Shooting with Signature Signature To cancel signature imprint mode, select None Page Basic Playback Special Playback FunctionsDeleting a File Playing a Still Picture, Text or Continuous Shooting File Basic PlaybackFiles Playable on the Camera Use the or button to select the file to be played 2048 ⋅ Playing a Voice Memo FilePlayback Display 640 ⋅ Shooting Vertical format Playback source with the button To Adjust the VolumePlaying a Motion Picture File To Pause and Resume Playback Tips LCD Monitor Display Play Mode Advance and Rewind, and Slow and Reverse Slow Playback Playback Using a TV Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time Press the · · · buttons to change the file to be played Set the mode dial to and press Side of the zoom leverSpecial Playback Functions Press Side of the zoom lever Copying Files Copy Set the mode dial to and press the side of the zoom leverMagnifying a File Zoom Playback Press the · · · buttons to move the display area Copying a Selected File Thumbnail Display Copying a Whole Folder Press the Cancel button to exit the menu screen Protecting File Set the mode dial to Select the file to be protectedProtecting a File Protect Press the Menu button Select Protect and press the button Protecting All Files Select the option Selected Files Canceling the Protect Setting Cancel ALL Playing Back Images Automatically Auto Playback Set the playback time and then press the Enter button Setting the Digital Printing Service Dpof Setting Specifying the Number of Prints of the Selected Files To specify each fileTo specify more than one file Specifying the Number of Prints of All Files Specifying the Number of Index Prints Canceling the Dpof Settings Confirming the Settings Press the Cancel button to exit Dpof setting menu When a voice memo has already been Recorded Adding a Voice Memo Voice Memo Set the mode dial to Select the file to be deleted Deleting a FileDeleting a Selected File Deleting All Files or a Single File Changing Camera Settings Using the Remote Control Changing Camera Settings Adding or Deleting a FolderAdding a Folder Camera Settings and Other Functions Press the Cancel button to exit the folder listWhen the files are saved Deleting a Folder Keep Settings Press the Cancel button to return to the Setup menu Changing the LCD Confirmation Time Auto Power Off Setting Beep Sound Setting Setting the Power Saving Mode Changing the Display Language Changing the Video-out Signal Method NTSC/PAL Setting a Signature When sequential numbering is on When sequential numbering is OFFChanging the File Numbering Method Turning the Camera On When the LCD Monitor is Opened Initializing the Settings 119 Still Picture mode Using the Remote ControlUsing the DR-4 Remote Control Text mode Using the Continuous Shooting Playback Choose a file by pressing the or button Change the display position using the , , or buttonTo Cancel the Mode Press the button Adjust the focus using the FWD or REV button Using the DR-3 Remote ControlSet the mode dial on the camera to a To cancel the mode setting Choose a file by pressing the FWD or REV button Change the display position using the FWD or REV buttonChange the selected image using the FWD or REV button Press Button Deleting all files Select Delete ALL using the FWD or REV buttonDeleting a single file Other Functions 126 Using Your Camera in Other Countries TroubleshootingError Messages Accessories Troubleshooting Power SourceRecording and Playback 129 Appendix Miscellaneous Error Messages Error Message Remedy Memo Using Your Camera in Other Countries Recording Capacities Accessories Model Remarks Handling Precautions Potential Causes of Condensation Care and Storage CareStorage Specifications NTSC/PAL 139 About the Warranty and Servicing 140 141 SET Mode Setup IndexFunctional Index Recording Mode Menu Button Play Mode Menu Button ÔButtonButton PC Mode Communication Mode Alphabetical Index AF LED 147 148 Information to the User USA FCC Part15 Class B 150 Ricoh Service Offices