Ricoh G600 - page 74

Various Shooting Functions

If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually

(MF: Manual Focus).

Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance.

Note----------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- -------------

•In scene mode, manual focus can be used only when [ZOOM MACRO], [SKEW COR

MODE] or [MOVIE] is selected.

•You can also use manual focus to focus on objects within the macro shooting range.

Display the shooting setting menu.

• For the operating proc edure, see P.68.

Press the " button to select [FOCUS] and press the $

button.

Press the !" buttons to select

[MF].

Press the MENU/OK button.

• [MF] is displayed on the scr een.

Press the " button as required.

• Pressing the " button enlarges th e display for easy focusing.

Manual Focus Shooting (MF)

Contents

Main From environmental friendliness to environmental conservation and to environmental management *L746 2971* If a problem arises Camera User Guide Basic Operations Advanced Operations Preface 1 Safety Precautions Warning Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit. Caution 4 The following two manuals are included with your G600. Using the Manuals 5 Key Features Page Page Contents Basic Operations 13 1 Various Shooting Functions 62 Advanced Operations 61 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 94 3 Other Playback Functions 97 4 Direct Printing 113 5 Changing Camera Settings 122 6 Downloading Images to Your Computer 147 7 Appendices 165 Basic Operations 14 Packing List Optional Accessories 16 Names of Parts Page 18 How to Use the Mode Dial Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies. Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions 19 Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures Picture Display Example of Picture Display During Playback Battery Level Indication Getting Ready About the Battery Number of shots you can take--------------------------------------- ------------------------ SD Memory Card (available in stores) Write-protecting your images --------------------------------------------------------------- Plug the power cable into an outlet. Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card Close the battery/card cover and turn the knob toward the L mark. Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: Press the power button. To turn the power off: Press the power button. Setting the Language Setting the Date and Time Basic Shooting Holding the Camera Preventing Camera Shake--------------------------------------------------------------------- Shooting Page Page Using the Zoom Function With the camera ready to shoot, press the N button. Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button. Full-press the shutter release button. Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting) Page Flash Modes With the camera ready to shoot, press the F button. Press the !" buttons to select the flash mode. Using the Flash Page Select the picture quality and size in [CALS PIC QUALITY] on the SETUP menu. Turn the mode dial to CALS. Press the shutter release button. Shooting in CALS Mode Shooting with My Settings Mode Scene Modes Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions Page Page Page t Using the Self-Timer Playing Back Images Press the 6 (Playback) button. Viewing Your Images Page Grid View (Thumbnail Display) Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last file recorded is displayed. Press the !"#$ buttons to display the still image you want to enlarge. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button. Enlarging Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the picture display. Page Page Page Page Changing the Display with the DISP. Button Synchro-Monitor Mode---- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximizing the Picture Display Brightness Histogram Page Advanced Operations 62 1 Various Shooting Functions Using the ADJ. Button Functions that can be set in Scene Mode Page Page 66 Shooting Setting Menu Page Using the Menu 69 Choosing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) Page 71 Display the shooting setting menu. Press the " button to select [FOCUS] and press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. (FOCUS) Page Page 74 Changing the AE Metering Mode (AE METERING) Page Page Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop taking pictures. Page 79 Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) Page Page 82 Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) Page Page Page 86 Press the ADJ. button in shooting mode. Press the #$ buttons until the exposure compensation bar appears. Press the !" buttons to set the exposure setting. Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) 87 Press the ADJ. button in shooting mode. Press the ADJ. button or the #$ buttons until the white balance menu appears. Press the !" buttons to select a setting other than [M]. Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) Page Page 90 Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING) 91 Using the Camera Shake Correction Function to Prevent Camera Shake (CAMERA SHAKE COR) 92 Shooting with the Edit Detection Function (EDIT DETECTION) 93 Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) 2 Shootin g/Playing Back Movies 3 Shooting Movies Shooting/Playing Back Movies 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 2 To playback movies, follow the steps below. Playing Back Movies 97 3 Other Playback Functions Playback Setting Menu Using the Menu 99 Rotating Images (ROTATION) 100 Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) 101 Correcting the Image Brightness and Contrast (CORRECT CONTRAST) 102 Straightening Skewed Images (SKEW CORRECTION) Page 104 Write-protecting Files (PROTECT) Protecting a File Page Page 107 Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) Page 109 Using a Printing Service (DPOF) Setting DPOF for the Displayed Still Image Page Page 112 Restoring Deleted Files (RECOVER FILE) 113 4 Direct Printing Direct Print Function 114 Connecting the Camera to a Printer 115 Printing Still Images Printing One or All Still Images Direct Printing 4 Page Page Page Printing Reports Printing a Camera Memo on a Report 122 5 Changing Camera Settings 5 Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu Using the SETUP Menu Page 125 Preparing the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD]) 126 Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) 127 Adjusting the Brightness of the Picture Display (LCD BRIGHTNESS) 128 Registering Custom Settings (REG. MY SETTINGS) Changing Camera Settings 5 Settings Saved in [REG. MY SETTINGS] 130 Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM) 131 Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF) 132 Changing the Operation Sound Setting (OPERATION SOUNDS) 133 Changing the Operation Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS) 134 Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) 135 Display the SETUP menu. Press the " button to select [DIGIT AL ZOOM IMG] and press the $ button. Using the Auto Resize Zoom (DIGITAL ZOOM IMG) Page 137 Display the SETUP menu. Press the " button to select [ADJ BT N. SET.1] to [ADJ BTN. SET.4], and then press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN. SET.) 138 Changing the AF Auxiliary Light Setting (AF AUX. LIGHT) Page 140 Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) Page 142 Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) 143 Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/N) 144 Selecting the Picture Quality and Size in CALS Mode (CALS PIC QUALITY) 145 Changing the Camera Memo Mode (CAMERA MEMO MODE) Page 147 6 Downloa ding Images to Your Computer For Windows System Requirements for Using the supplied CD-ROM CD-ROM Setup The following software will be installed: When [Installing the software] is Clicked Page Page When [Installing EC1] is Clicked Start your computer and insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Click [Installing EC1]. Follow the on-screen instructions and install EC1. Start your computer and insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. When [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite] is Clicked When [Browse Users Manual (Software Version)] is Clicked Start your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click [Browse CD-ROM Content]. When [Browse CD-ROM Content] is Clicked Page Page Downloading Images Using the RICOH Gate La Downloading Images Without Using RICOH Gate La Page Page 163 For Macintosh Downloading Images to Your Computer From the displayed drive, copy a file to the desired location. Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Drag and drop the displayed drive or the volume icon to the Trash. Disconnect the USB cable. 165 7 Appendices If an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action. Troubleshooting Error Messages Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Shooting Page Playback/Deleting Other Problems Software and Computer Troubleshooting Page 173 Specifications Page Page Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card 177 Attach the wide conversion lens to the lens of this camera. Optional Accessories Using a Wide Conversion Lens 178 Using the External Flash 179 Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is Turned Off Page 181 Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) Page 183 Using Your Camera Abroad 184 Cautions on Use Waterproofing Cautions on Use Conditions in which condensation may easily occur: -------------------------- 186 Care and Storage Care Use and Storage Replacing the rubber packing Precautions regarding care of your ca mera 188 Warranty and Servicing INFORMATION TO THE USER USA FCC Part15 Class B COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Note to Users in Canada Remarque Concernant les Utilisateurs au Canada 190 Index A B C M N O P R Page Telephone Support Numbers in Europe From environmental friendliness to environmental conservation and to environmental management *L746 2971* If a problem arises Camera User Guide Basic Operations Advanced Operations