Chapter Shooting, Basic Shooting | Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 manual

Chapter 3	Shooting
Basic Shooting				40
	Operation Flow			40
	Selecting a Recording Mode			41
	Selecting the Storage Memory			42
	Selecting a Folder			43
	Selecting an Image Quality Mode			44
	Checking the Position of the Subject	...................................................		45
	Setting the Size of the Subject		(Zoom) ...	46
	Shooting		(Still Picture Mode) ...	47
Special Shooting Functions				50
	Recording Text (Text Mode)			50
	Recording Voice Memo		(Voice Memo Mode) ...	51
	Shooting Motion Pictures		(Motion Picture Mode) ...	52
	Continuous Shooting	(Continuous Shooting Mode) ...		52
	Shooting Still Pictures and Text with Voice Memo
		(Recording with Voice Memo) ...		54
	Changing Flash Modes			55
	Setting the Exposure Compensation	...................................................		58
	Changing the White Balance Mode			59
	Using the Self-Timer		(Self-timer) ...	62
	Close-up Shooting		(Macro Mode) ...	63
	Shooting by Switching the Focus		(Focus) ...	64
	Shooting in Redeye Reduction Mode		(Redeye Reduc.) ...	66
	Shooting with the Date		(Date Imprint) ...	67
	Shooting by Splitting the Screen		(Split-Screen) ...	68
	Shooting in Sharpness Mode		(Sharpness) ...	71
	Shooting in Monochrome Mode		(Monochrome) ...	72
	Shooting in Interval (Time-lapse) Mode		(Interval) ...	73
	Shooting in Auto Bracket Mode		(Auto Bracket) ...	74
	Changing the ISO Sensitivity		(ISO Setting) ...	75
	Changing the Exposure Metering System		(Photometry) ...	76
	Shooting in Time Exposure Mode		(Time Exposure) ...	77
	Shooting with Signature		(Signature) ...	78

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Ricoh CAMERA RDC-i500 operation manual Chapter Shooting, Basic Shooting

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 Attaching the Wrist Strap Before Using the CameraAttaching the Lens Cap Push the lens cap on in the direction shown by the arrow Charging the Battery Powering the CameraPrecautions Regarding Use CHARGECharging Lamp Explanation 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 Data Inserting a Memory CardInserting Card Check that the camera is turned off Removing Card Page Before You Start Recording Chapter Press the power switch Tips Auto Power OffTurning On/Off the Camera Turning the Camera on Turn the mode dial to change the mode used How to Use the Mode DialMode Dial Action Basic Operations LCD panel LCD monitor Recording ModeLCD Monitor and LCD Panel Play Mode Switching the Displays How to Select the ItemsSelecting and Canceling Items Select the item Select the setting 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 Selecting the Date To Be Used Setting the Date and TimePress the Enter button Select Date to be Used and press the 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 Viewing Through the Viewfinder Checking the Position of the SubjectViewing the LCD Monitor Shooting Scope Digital Zoom Function Setting the Size of the Subject ZoomPress Side or Zoom lever Pressing 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 Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Shooting Motion Pictures Motion Picture ModeSet the mode dial to and press the Menu button Press the shutter release button to 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 Exposure Compensation Range Setting the Exposure CompensationShooting Against the Light Shooting a White Image Auto Changing the White Balance ModePage Selecting Manual White Balance Using the Self-Timer Self-timer Tips Remote Control Close-up Shooting Macro Mode Setting Auto Focus AF, Snap S or Infinity Shooting by Switching the Focus FocusIndication Mode Description Tips Shutter Release Button 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 Files Playable on the Camera Basic PlaybackPlaying a Still Picture, Text or Continuous Shooting File Use the or button to select the file to be played Playback Display Playing a Voice Memo File2048 ⋅ 640 ⋅ Shooting Vertical format Playing a Motion Picture File To Adjust the VolumePlayback source with the button To Pause and Resume Playback 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 Special Playback Functions Set the mode dial to and press Side of the zoom leverPress the · · · buttons to change the file to be played Press Side of the zoom lever Magnifying a File Zoom Playback Set the mode dial to and press the side of the zoom leverCopying Files Copy Press the · · · buttons to move the display area Thumbnail Display Copying a Selected File Copying a Whole Folder Press the Cancel button to exit the menu screen Protecting a File Protect Set the mode dial to Select the file to be protectedProtecting File Press the Menu button Select Protect and press the button 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 When the files are saved Press the Cancel button to exit the folder listCamera Settings and Other Functions Deleting a Folder 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 Using the DR-4 Remote Control Using the Remote ControlStill Picture mode Text mode Playback Using the Continuous Shooting To Cancel the Mode Change the display position using the , , or buttonChoose a file by pressing the or button Press the button Set the mode dial on the camera to a Using the DR-3 Remote ControlAdjust the focus using the FWD or REV button To cancel the mode setting Change the selected image using the FWD or REV button Change the display position using the FWD or REV buttonChoose a file by pressing the FWD or REV button Press Button Deleting a single file Select Delete ALL using the FWD or REV buttonDeleting all files Other Functions 126 Error Messages TroubleshootingUsing Your Camera in Other Countries Accessories 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