Selecting an Image Quality Mode, Data Guide | Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500

Selecting an Image Quality Mode

The camera offers the following image quality modes. Select the mode best suited to your photographic needs.

LCD Panel		LCD Monitor
	2048 F, 2048	N, 2048 E, 2048 NC
	1024 F, 1024	N
	640 N

*The recordable picture count varies as you switch the image quality mode.

*The factory default setting is .

*NC (Non-Compressed) mode enables you to record data without compressing it.

A Press the PIC button and select an image quality mode.

The image quality mode changes each time the button is pressed.

The selected image quality mode will be displayed.

The image quality mode setting will be saved even when the power is turned off.

●Data Guide

Compression
	rate		Fine		Normal		Economy	Non-compressed
No. of pixels


2048 ⋅	1536		Approx.		Approx.		Approx.	Approx.
			1.18 MB/Image		597 KB/Image		302 KB/Image	6.33 MB/Image

1024 ⋅	768		Approx.		Approx.		—	—
			400 KB/Image		204 KB/Image

640 ⋅	480		—		Approx.		—	—
					84 KB/Image


Note • Stil image sizes are 2048 ⋅					1536 pixels, 1024 ⋅ 768 pixels and 640 ⋅ 480
pixels, and motion picture size is 320 x 240 pixels. Image sizes are
indicated as			,	,	and	in this manual and on the product.

• For the recordable picture count, see “Recording Capacities” (P.134).

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Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 Selecting an Image Quality Mode, Press the PIC button and select an image quality mode, Data Guide

Contents

Page Introduction Copyright Simple Operation Guide Read This Before ProceedingOpen the package Contents Chapter Shooting Basic Shooting Camera Settings and Other Functions Playback/Deleting Appendix Camera Body Front Parts & NamesBack Remote Control Unit optional Battery/Battery Charger AC Adapter optionalOperating Parts Sample Warnings Safety PrecautionsExamples 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 Powering the Camera Before Using 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 Load the battery Loading 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 LCD Monitor and LCD Panel Recording ModeLCD 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 Deleting Character InputAvailable 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 Before You Start Recording Set the mode dial to SET Select Format and press the buttonFormatting the Storage Memory Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter Press the shutter release button How to Hold the Camera Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessWhen viewing through the viewfinder Precaution When viewing using the LCD monitor Basic Shooting Special Shooting Functions Basic Shooting Operation Flow Set the mode dial to Selecting a Recording ModeTips LCD Monitor Display Recording Mode LCD Panel LCD Monitor Recording Destination Selecting the Storage MemoryRecords images in the internal memory Selecting a Folder Press the PIC button and select an image quality mode Selecting 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 Set the mode dial to Adjust the contrast using the buttons Recording Text Text ModeSpecial Shooting Functions Press the shutter release button to record the image Recording Voice Memo Voice Memo ModePress 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 Select ADD from the menu and press the Enter button Additional Shot ModeSelect 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 Special Playback Functions Basic PlaybackDeleting 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 To specify each file Specifying the Number of Prints of the Selected FilesTo 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 Deleting a File Set the mode dial to Select the file to be deletedDeleting a Selected File Deleting All Files or a Single File Changing Camera Settings Using the Remote Control Adding or Deleting a Folder Changing Camera SettingsAdding 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 OFF When sequential numbering is onChanging 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 Power Source TroubleshootingRecording 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 Care and StorageStorage Specifications NTSC/PAL 139 About the Warranty and Servicing 140 141 Index SET Mode SetupFunctional Index Recording Mode Menu Button ÔButton Play Mode Menu ButtonButton PC Mode Communication Mode Alphabetical Index AF LED 147 148 Information to the User USA FCC Part15 Class B 150 Ricoh Service Offices