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Ricoh R4 manual Basic Shooting, Holding the Camera

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Basic Shooting

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Holding the Camera

Hold the camera as shown below for best results.

1. Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body.

2. Put your finger on the shutter release button.

Note

When you are shooting, be careful not to obstruct the lens or flash with your fingers, hair, or the handstrap.

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Ricoh R4 manual Basic Shooting, Holding the Camera

Contents

Do not connect the USB cable yet Camera User GuideTest shooting PrefaceCamera shake correction function reduces blurring P.29 Key FeaturesFps or 15 fps high-quality movies with sound P.93 Scene Mode enables easy shooting P.38Direct printing without the use of a computer P.54 Skew Correction Mode helps straighten skewed images P.38Contents Changing Camera Settings Chapter Changing Camera SettingsAppendices Chapter TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Camera User Guide This booklet Using the ManualsTo copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk Reference How to Use This GuideBefore Shooting Getting Ready to Shoot Basic Shooting ChapterUSB Cable Before ShootingPacking List AC Adapter AC-4c Optional AccessoriesNames of Parts Mode SelectorCamera Front ViewRear View LCD Monitor Display Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting PicturesDpof Example of LCD Monitor Display During PlaybackRechargeable Battery DB-60 supplied About the BatteryGetting Ready to Shoot Approximate number of shots you can take on a single chargeBattery Mark Description Battery Level IndicationWrite-protecting your images Where images are recordedSD Memory Card available in stores Charger Lamp Description Charging the Rechargeable BatteryPlug the battery charger into an outlet Insert the rechargeable battery Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory CardRemoving the Rechargeable Battery Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into placeRechargeable battery charging time Removing the SD Memory CardTo turn the power on Turning the Power On/OffTo turn the power off Press the Power buttonTurn the power on for the first time after purchase Setting the LanguagePress the !#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time Setting the Date and TimeFORMAT, choose the date and time format Check the display and then press the C/DbuttonChanging the Display Synchro-Monitor ModeMaximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness TermHistogram Holding the Camera Basic ShootingPreventing Camera Shake Quick Guide Quickly Shooting Pictures Full-press Frame Color Auto Focus/Flash Lamp Press the Power button to turn the camera onChecking the Focus and Shooting Half-press Gently press the shutter release button all the way When the Subject is Not Centered Shooting with Focus Lock Reference Using the Digital Zoom Using the Zoom FunctionWith the camera ready to shoot, press the N Macro button Shooting Close-Ups Macro ShootingFlash Modes Using the FlashPortrait To change the shading of the text, see P.86 Switch the Mode Selector to Press the Scene buttonReturning to Normal Shooting Mode Changing Scene ModeShooting in Zoom Macro Mode Press the shutter release buttonUsing the Skew Correction Mode Reviewing the Image You Just Took Quick Review Playing Back ImagesStill Image Mode, press the Q Quick Review button Quick ReviewWhere images are played back from Turning on the camera in Playback ModeViewing Your Images Press the 6 Playback buttonPress the 9 Thumbnail Display button Switching to Single-Picture DisplayPlaying Back Images in the Three- frame View Playback screen changes as follows Quick Guide Switching the Playback ScreenDisplaying One Photo Thumbnail DisplayPress the 9 Thumbnail Display ButtonEnlarged View Magnifying ImagesViewing on a Television Reference Deleting Unwanted Files Still Images/ Movies/Sounds Deleting FilesIf You Selected Delete ONE If You Selected Delete ALLRepeat to select all the files you want to delete Deleting Multiple Files at One TimePage Using the Various Shooting Playback Functions Direct Print Function Connecting the Camera to a PrinterDirect Printing Printing One or All Still Images Printing Still ImagesCheck that the printer is ready to print Press the ADJ. buttonItem Name Description Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to change other settings as requiredPress the #$ buttons to select the next image for printing Printing Several Still ImagesDirect Print menu appears Various Shooting Functions Using the ADJ. Adjust ButtonSettings Using the ADJ. Button Setting Options Refer to Shooting Setting MenuWith the camera ready to shoot, press the C/D button Using the Shooting Setting MenuPress the ! buttons to select the desired menu item After selecting a menu item, press the $ buttonPicture Quality Modes Symbol Description Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image SizeChoosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size PIC QUALITY/SIZETurn the Mode Selector to Press the C/Dbutton Focus Multi AF/SPOT AF Changing the Focusing ModeFocusing Modes Symbol Description Switch the Mode Selector to Press the C/Dbutton Changing the Auto Focus Mode Multi AF/SPOT AFManual Focus Shooting Focus MF Setting Manual FocusPress the button as required Shooting with Manual FocusPress the $ button to display the focus bar Press the shutter release button to shoot the pictureShooting at a Fixed Distance Focus SNAP/Infinity Changing the Light Metering Photometry Light Metering Modes Symbol DescriptionSharpness Changing the Edge Quality of Still ImagesSetting the Color Depth Color Depth Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures Auto Bracket Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance WB-BKT Reference Using Long Time Exposure Time Exposure To stop shooting, press the C/Dbutton Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals IntervalUsing the Various Shooting and Playback Functions Press the shutter release button to finish recording Shooting a Still Image with SoundImage with Sound Date Imprint Inserting the Date into a Still ImageWhen your subject is darkish When your subject is whitishChanging the Exposure Exposure Comp For backlightingSwitch the Mode Selector to Press the ADJ. button Using Natural and Artificial LightingPress the ! buttons to select a mode other than White BalanceSetting the White Balance Manually Manual Setting Changing the Sensitivity ISO Setting Slow Shutter LMT Limiting the Shutter SpeedRestore Defaults Changing Shading for Shooting Text Density Press the ! buttons to select the desired density settingUsing the AF Target Shift Function Switch the Mode Selector to Press the t Self-timer button Using the Self-TimerMemory-reversal-CONT Stream-CONTF2816 N2816 F32 F2048 N2048 F1280 N1280 N640 S Multi-Shot ContM Multi-Shot Release your finger from the shutter release buttonLast shot taken is displayed Shooting Movies Shooting/Playing Back MoviesWhile shooting movies, operation sounds may be recorded Internal 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Memory Setting the Frame RateMovie Frames Select to the movie you want to View using the #$ buttonsPlaying Back Movies Press the shutter release button to stop recording Recording/Playing Back SoundRecording Sound Playing Back Sound Using the Playback Setting Menu Playback Setting MenuPress the button, select Slide Show and press the $ button Displaying Photos in Order AutomaticallySlide Show Protecting Files Write-protecting Files ProtectPress the 6 Playback button Press the C/Dbutton Protecting All FilesRepeat to select all the files you want to protect Protecting Multiple Files at OnceSetting Dpof for the Displayed Still Image Using a Printing Service DpofSetting Dpof for All Still Images Setting Dpof for Multiple Still Images Original Resized Changing the Image Size ResizeCopy to Card 110 Setup Menu Changing Camera SettingsPress the ! buttons to select the desired item Using the Setup MenuPress the $ button Protecting your images from being deleted Display the Setup menuFormatting the SD Memory Card Format Card Formatting the Internal Memory Format INT. MEM Press the ! buttons to adjust the brightness Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorWhen you reach the desired brightness, press the C/D button LCD BrightnessAssigning a Function to the ADJ. Button ADJ BTN. SET.1/2 Available Settings Refer toAvailable Settings Changing the Auto Power Off SettingAuto Power OFF Beep Sound Changing the Beep Sound SettingChanging the Beep Sound Volume VOL. Settings Changing Image Confirmation Time LCD Confirm 120 Changing File Name Settings Sequential no121 Setting the Date and Time Date Settings Press the button to select Changing the Display Language LanguagePress $ buttonTo change the playback format, follow the steps below Changing the Step Zooming Setting Step Zoom Shtg Stgs Warng Displaying a Settings Change WarningUSB Connection Changing the USB SettingUSB Connection Mode To change the USB setting, follow the steps below 129 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Macintosh Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer WindowsEnlarging Icon Display Enlge Photo Icon REG. MY Settings Registering the Power-on SettingsRegistering My Settings Select SETTING1 or SETTING2 and press the C/DbuttonSettings Retained by My Setting Function Changing the Startup SettingsStart Settings 134 Downloading Images to Your Computer Installing SoftwareInstalling the Provided Software For Windows When Installing the software is clicked P.141 Software that can be installed from the Caplio SoftwareItem Name Description Refer to Software Windows DescriptionWhen Installing DeskTopBinder Lite is clicked P.143 Software Description Refer to CPU System Requirements for Using the Provided SoftwareClick Installing the software Installing the Software on Your ComputerConfirm the language, and then click OK Click NextClick Finish Restart your computer Reference Confirm where you want to install and then click NextClick Installing DeskTopBinder Lite Installing the DeskTopBinder LiteClick OK Click DeskTopBinder Lite Downloading Images Using Ricoh Gate La Connecting the Camera to Your ComputerFor Windows XP Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Change USB Connection to Mass STR on the Setup menu Transferring Images in Mass Storage ModeDrag the displayed drive to the Trash. InstallingSoftware Card Reader Downloading Images from an SD Memory CardImages in an SD Memory Card Click Browse CD-ROM Content Installing Acrobat ReaderInstalling DirectX Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling ImageMixer Software Mac Description Installing the Provided Software For MacintoshWhen Browse User’s Manual Software Version is clicked When Installing the software is clickedSystem Requirements for Using Provided Software Double-click Installer Installing the Software on Your Computer Mac OS 8.6 toClick Installing the software Click OK to update Click ContinueClick the key icon Installing the Software on Your Computer Mac OS X 10.1.2 toDouble-click Caplio Mounter Click Continue Installation Troubleshooting 162 Appendices 169 TroubleshootingPower Supply TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Camera 163 Shooting164 Playback/Deleting About the Software Other Problems Troubleshooting When this warning message is displayedIf you clicked the Ask Me Later button If you clicked the Keep Blocking buttonAppendices SpecificationsGeneral Camera PartsMemory Cards for Recording and Playback Image Data Record/Playback PartTerminals Using the AC Adapter sold separately Optional AccessoriesOpen the battery/card cover Insert the AC adapter coupler Plug the power cord into an outletScene Mode Flash Macro Shooting Using Scene Modes with FunctionsDisconnecting the AC Adapter Movie Mode Available Menu Items By ModeScene Mode Setting174 Menu Function Setting is saved, × setting is restored175 Warranty Using Your Camera AbroadAC Adapter Model AC-4c Playback on Television in Other RegionsConditions in which condensation may easily occur Care Care and StorageError Message Cause and Action Error MessagesWarranty and Servicing USA FCC Part15 Class B Information to the UserLanguage Index183 184 Telephone Support Numbers in Europe L732