Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness | Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500

Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness

If the LCD monitor is hard to see, for example in bright sunlight, adjust the brightness of the monitor.

A Press the DISPLAY button approximately 2 seconds.

B Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor using the · button.

The adjustment bar will disappear 2 seconds later.

How to Hold the Camera

Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in blurred images. To keep the camera steady, hold the camera in the manner described below. Be particularly careful to keep the camera steady when taking telephoto zoom shots.

A Hold the camera steady with both hands with the elbows lightly touching your body.

●When viewing through the viewfinder

With the camera lightly pressed against your head, aim it at your subject and look through the viewfinder.

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Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness, How to Hold the Camera, When viewing through the viewfinder

Contents

Page Copyright Introduction Read This Before Proceeding Simple Operation GuideOpen the package Contents Basic Shooting Chapter Shooting Playback/Deleting Camera Settings and Other Functions 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 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 Loading the Battery Load the batteryClose the battery cover 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 Recording Mode LCD Monitor and LCD PanelLCD panel LCD monitor 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 Character Input DeletingAvailable items 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 Set the mode dial to SET Select Format and press the button Before You Start RecordingFormatting the Storage Memory Press the shutter release button Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness How to Hold the CameraWhen viewing through the viewfinder When viewing using the LCD monitor Precaution Special Shooting Functions Basic Shooting Operation Flow Basic Shooting 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 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 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 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 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 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 Basic Playback Special Playback FunctionsDeleting a File 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 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 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 Set the mode dial to Select the file to be deleted Deleting a FileDeleting a Selected File Deleting All Files or a Single File Using the Remote Control Changing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings Adding or Deleting a FolderAdding 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 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 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 Troubleshooting Power SourceRecording and Playback 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 Care and Storage CareStorage NTSC/PAL Specifications 139 140 About the Warranty and Servicing 141 SET Mode Setup IndexFunctional Index Recording Mode Menu Button Play Mode Menu Button ÔButtonButton Communication Mode PC Mode AF LED Alphabetical Index 147 148 USA FCC Part15 Class B Information to the User 150 Ricoh Service Offices