141 | Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 specs

Note • Before sending the camera in for repair, check the battery and read the instruction manual again to ensure proper operation.

•Some repairs require a significant amount of time to be completed.

•When sending the camera to a service center, please include a note which describes the defective part and the problem as precisely as possible.

•Remove all accessories not related to the problem before sending the camera to the service center.

•Before taking any important pictures (such as at weddings, on trips abroad, etc.), test the camera to check operation and ensure proper functioning. We recommend that you keep this manual and spare battery on hand.

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Contents

Page Copyright Introduction Open the package Read This Before ProceedingSimple Operation Guide Contents Basic Shooting Chapter Shooting Playback/Deleting Camera Settings and Other Functions Appendix Back Parts & NamesCamera Body Front Operating Parts Battery/Battery Charger AC Adapter optionalRemote Control Unit optional Examples Safety PrecautionsSample Warnings 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 Storage Memory Before Using the CameraPowering the Camera Push the lens cap on in the direction shown by the arrow Before Using the CameraAttaching the Wrist Strap Attaching the Lens Cap CHARGECharging Lamp Explanation Powering the CameraCharging the Battery Precautions Regarding Use Close the battery cover Loading the BatteryLoad the battery Tips Tips to Extend the Recording and Playback Times Handling Precautions Insert the power plug into the electrical outlet Connecting an AC Adapter Storage Memory Capacity Storage Memory Check that the camera is turned off Inserting a Memory CardData Inserting Card Removing Card Page Before You Start Recording Chapter Turning the Camera on Tips Auto Power OffPress the power switch Turning On/Off the Camera Basic Operations How to Use the Mode DialTurn the mode dial to change the mode used Mode Dial Action LCD panel LCD monitor Recording ModeLCD Monitor and LCD Panel Play Mode Select the item Select the setting How to Select the ItemsSwitching the Displays Selecting and Canceling Items How to Use the Spin Box How to Use the Check Box Available items Character InputDeleting Select Date Settings and press the button Setting the Date and Time Select Date to be Used and press the button Setting the Date and TimeSelecting the Date To Be Used Press the Enter button Selecting the Date Format Tips How to Verify the Date and Time Checking Owner Information When checking is completed, press the Enter button Formatting the Storage Memory Set the mode dial to SET Select Format and press the buttonBefore You Start Recording Press the shutter release button Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter When viewing through the viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessHow to Hold the Camera When viewing using the LCD monitor Precaution Special Shooting Functions Basic Shooting Operation Flow Basic Shooting Tips LCD Monitor Display Recording Mode Selecting a Recording ModeSet the mode dial to Records images in the internal memory Selecting the Storage MemoryLCD Panel LCD Monitor Recording Destination Selecting a Folder Data Guide Selecting an Image Quality ModePress the PIC button and select an image quality mode Shooting Scope Checking the Position of the SubjectViewing Through the Viewfinder Viewing the LCD Monitor Pressing Setting the Size of the Subject ZoomDigital Zoom Function Press Side or Zoom lever Shooting Still Picture Mode Flash LED To Cancel Recording Tips Focus Lock Shooting When Focusing is Difficult Special Shooting Functions Recording Text Text ModeSet the mode dial to Adjust the contrast using the buttons Press the shutter release button to record Recording Voice Memo Voice Memo ModePress the shutter release button to record the image Press the shutter release button to Shooting Motion Pictures Motion Picture ModeContinuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Set the mode dial to and press the Menu button Maximum no. of pictures in continuous shooting mode Will indicate that recording has started Changing Flash Modes Display Mode Explanation Flash activated, the light from the flash may appear reddish Adjusting the Flash Strength Shooting a White Image Setting the Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Range Shooting Against the Light Auto Changing the White Balance ModePage Selecting Manual White Balance Using the Self-Timer Self-timer Tips Remote Control Close-up Shooting Macro Mode Tips Shutter Release Button Shooting by Switching the Focus FocusSetting Auto Focus AF, Snap S or Infinity Indication Mode Description Setting Manual Focus MF Shooting in Redeye Reduction Mode Redeye Reduc Shooting with the Date Date Imprint Shooting by Splitting the Screen Split-Screen Mode Description Shooting in New Shot Mode Select the additional image and press the Enter button Additional Shot ModeSelect ADD from the menu 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 Mult Changing the Exposure Metering System Photometry Shooting in Time Exposure Mode Time Exposure Shooting with Signature Signature To cancel signature imprint mode, select None Page Deleting a File Basic PlaybackSpecial Playback Functions Use the or button to select the file to be played Basic PlaybackFiles Playable on the Camera Playing a Still Picture, Text or Continuous Shooting File 640 ⋅ Shooting Vertical format Playing a Voice Memo FilePlayback Display 2048 ⋅ To Pause and Resume Playback To Adjust the VolumePlaying a Motion Picture File Playback source with the button Advance and Rewind, and Slow and Reverse Slow Playback Tips LCD Monitor Display Play Mode Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time Playback Using a TV Press Side of the zoom lever Set the mode dial to and press Side of the zoom leverSpecial Playback Functions Press the · · · buttons to change the file to be played Press the · · · buttons to move the display area Set the mode dial to and press the side of the zoom leverMagnifying a File Zoom Playback Copying Files Copy Thumbnail Display Copying a Selected File Copying a Whole Folder Press the Cancel button to exit the menu screen Press the Menu button Select Protect and press the button Set the mode dial to Select the file to be protectedProtecting a File Protect Protecting File Select the option Selected Files Protecting All Files Cancel ALL Canceling the Protect Setting Set the playback time and then press the Enter button Playing Back Images Automatically Auto Playback Setting the Digital Printing Service Dpof Setting To specify more than one file Specifying the Number of Prints of the Selected FilesTo specify each file Specifying the Number of Prints of All Files Specifying the Number of Index Prints Canceling the Dpof Settings Press the Cancel button to exit Dpof setting menu Confirming the Settings Adding a Voice Memo Voice Memo When a voice memo has already been Recorded Deleting a Selected File Set the mode dial to Select the file to be deletedDeleting a File Deleting All Files or a Single File Using the Remote Control Changing Camera Settings Adding a Folder Changing Camera SettingsAdding or Deleting a Folder Deleting a Folder Press the Cancel button to exit the folder listWhen the files are saved Camera Settings and Other Functions Press the Cancel button to return to the Setup menu Keep Settings 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 Changing the File Numbering Method When sequential numbering is onWhen sequential numbering is OFF Turning the Camera On When the LCD Monitor is Opened Initializing the Settings 119 Text mode Using the Remote ControlUsing the DR-4 Remote Control Still Picture mode Playback Using the Continuous Shooting Press the button Change the display position using the , , or buttonTo Cancel the Mode Choose a file by pressing the or button To cancel the mode setting Using the DR-3 Remote ControlSet the mode dial on the camera to a Adjust the focus using the FWD or REV button Press Button Change the display position using the FWD or REV buttonChange the selected image using the FWD or REV button Choose a file by pressing the FWD or REV button Other Functions Select Delete ALL using the FWD or REV buttonDeleting a single file Deleting all files 126 Accessories TroubleshootingError Messages Using Your Camera in Other Countries Recording and Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Appendix 129 Miscellaneous Error Message Remedy Error Messages Memo Using Your Camera in Other Countries Recording Capacities Model Remarks Accessories Potential Causes of Condensation Handling Precautions Storage Care and StorageCare NTSC/PAL Specifications 139 140 About the Warranty and Servicing 141 Functional Index SET Mode SetupIndex Recording Mode Menu Button Button Play Mode Menu ButtonÔButton Communication Mode PC Mode AF LED Alphabetical Index 147 148 USA FCC Part15 Class B Information to the User 150 Ricoh Service Offices