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Ricoh RDC-5300 manual

Models: RDC-5300

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Operation Manual

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Contents

Page Copyright IntroductionCamera Features Table of Contents Advanced Shooting Miscellaneous Changing Camera SettingsSample Warnings Safety PrecautionsTurn off the power immediately if any metallic object Keep the batteries used in this equipment out Do not use the equipment near flammable gases Safety Warnings for Accessories Camera Body Parts & NamesAC Adapter optional BottomPlay Mode Displays Recording Mode DisplaysExplanation of LCD Monitor Displays LCD MonitorNo Card Status Explanation and Remedy ReferenceInitial display Setup mode Error MessagesError Explanation and Remedy Reference LCD PanelDisplays Appearing during Recording Displays Appearing during Communication Communication ModeDisplays Appearing during Playback/Erasure On an RS-232C cable connectionError Displays and Contents Menus SET UP MenuWhite Balance Record MenuErase Menu Play MenuTo a PC Preparations Basic Operation/Quick ReferenceLoading the Batteries p.27-29 Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card p.32-33Basic Shooting Procedure p.40-51 Setting the Date and Time p.35-37Shooting Press the shutter release button to record the imageUsing the Self-Timer p.61-62 Changing the Flash Mode p.54-56Set the mode dial to Press the self timer button PlaybackErasing Files p.94-97 ErasingPress the shutter release button You want to erase and press the Enter buttonPage Getting Started Checking the Package Contents Before Using the CameraAttaching the Wrist Strap Loading the AA Batteries Powering the CameraRechargeable Batteries Getting StartedEconomizing on Batteries Close the battery coverLoad the batteries Shooting and Playback GuidelinesHandling Precautions Using an AC AdapterUsing the AC Adapter Battery type Approximate Recording Time Playback TimeSee Turning on the Camera p.41 SmartMedia Memory Cards What is a SmartMedia Memory Card?Protecting Against Accidental Writing Inserting Card Inserting a SmartMedia Memory CardData Removing Card Formatting a SmartMedia Memory CardClose the card door Press the shutter release button Set the mode dial toBefore You Start Recording Setting the Date and TimePress the or button to select Date Press the Enter button Press the Display button to select the date display methodPress the and buttons to change the blinking numeral Press the Enter button to flash the digit you want changedHow To Hold the Camera Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessTips How to Verify the Date and Time When viewing through the viewfinderPress the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip When viewing using the LCD monitorBasic Shooting Operation Flow Basic ShootingSlide the center button of power switch to on Using the Display button to turn the power on and offTurning on the Camera Basic ShootingAuto Power-Off Switching ModesSelecting a Recording Destination Press the CARD/IN button and select a Recording destinationSwitching PIC Image quality Modes Selecting PIC Image quality ModeSelecting a PIC Image quality Mode Press the PIC button and select a PIC Image quality modeSwitching Recording Modes Selecting Recording ModeApproximate File Sizes by PIC Image quality Mode Set the mode dial to and press Menu button Selecting a Recording Mode for the PIC modePress the Enter button to choose Recording mode Press the or button to selectZooming In Telephoto Setting Setting the Size of the Subject ZoomZooming Out Wide Angle Setting Digital Zoom FunctionViewing Through the Viewfinder How to View Images on the LCD MonitorViewing Through the LCD Monitor When the flash lamp lights Shooting Still Picture ModeAim the camera at your subject Press the or button to set the size of the subjectStill frame mode /text mode Tips Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time When Focusing is DifficultTips LCD Monitor Display Function Page Advanced Shooting Chapter Flash Modes Changing Flash ModesEffective Range of the Flash How to Cancel a mode Changing the flash modePress the release button to take the photograph AdvancedPage Setting the Exposure Compensation Setting the Exposure CompensationSet the mode dial to Press Menu button Press the or button to change the compensation level How To Cancel the Exposure Compensation SettingPress the shutter release button to shoot Subject Changing the White Balance Mode Changing the White Balance ModeSwitching White Balance Modes Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto ModeHow to cancel the mode Press the and buttons to select White balance modeSet the mode dial to and press the self timer button Using the Self-TimerSpecial Shooting Functions How to Use the Focus Lock When to Use the Focus LockTips Remote Control Focus Lock ShootingMode Shooting p.63 Focus Mode ShootingPress the shutter release button lightly Hold it Shutter release button down fullyHow To Cancel Focus Modes Set the Mode dial to and then press the Menu buttonPress the up or down button to select Focus Set the mode dial to and press the Menu button Date Imprint ModeHow To Cancel Date Imprinting Mode Press the shutter release button to shoot the subjectMenu button Redeye Reduction ModeHow To Cancel Red-eye Reduction Mode Monochrome Mode Black & White SepiaHow To Cancel Monotone Mode Press the or button to select MonochromeSecond Interval Time lapse Shooting ModePress the release button Press the Menu buttonShutter release. The set time interval will not change How To Cancel Interval Shooting Using Soft ModeHow To Cancel Shooting How To Cancel Soft ModePress the or button to select S Mode Mode Shutter SpeedPress the shutter release button to take the picture How To Cancel the S Mode Using Auto BracketHow To Cancel Auto Bracket Press the up or down button to turn Auto Bracket to onAdvancedShooting Macro Shooting Close-up ShootingShutter Release Button Focal Range for Macro ShootingPLAYBACK/ERASING Playback Display Before Starting to Playback Recorded ImagesUsing the Camera for Extended Periods of Time Connecting to a TVCheck that both the camera and the TV are turned off Playback/ErasingPlaying Back a File Switch Display ModesFiles That Can Be Played on the Camera Select a source file to playbackPlayback Display Playing an Image FileMulti Image Playback Set the mode dial to Press the Display buttonPress the or button to verify the image file Zoom PlaybackAuto Playback How To Cancel Auto PlaybackProtecting a File Press the Menu button to cancel the protect settingCopying Files How To Cancel the SettingCopying all images Press the CARD/IN button and select the copy sourceCopying Selected Image Mount a SmartMedia memory card in the camera Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of CameraSetting a Print Service Setting Dpof Direct Print of FileSpecifying the number of prints When previous Dpof settings existSpecifying the number of indexes How to cancel the settingsCanceling Dpof settings Setting a password Setting Secret FileSet the Mode dial to Setup When you forget your password Setting secret filesHow to Cancel a password How to Display Secret File How To Cancel settingsWhen Secret File is already set Select the Erase Mode Switch To the Erase ModeErasing a File Image Select a source file to erasePress the or button to select an EraseImage file to erase Erase All Images Erase Selected Files Images Page 107 MiscellaneousInstallation Installing Camera Utility SoftwareTransferring Images to a PC MacintoshMiscellaneous Connecting the Camera to a PCBeep Sound Setting Changing Camera SettingsPress the or button to select Beep Press the Enter button to select OFFHow To reset settings Auto Power Off SettingPress the or button to select Auto Keep Settings Formatting Internal Memory After confirming the setting, press the Menu buttonChanging OSD On-Screen Display Language Changing Video-Out Signal Method NTSC/PAL Changing LCD Confirmation Restoring the SettingPress the or button to select LCD Changing the LCD Setting Initializing Settings When continuous numbering is off With sequential numbering on initial settingChanging File Names Use the up or down button to select Use the up or down button to select Display → PowerChecking the Version Rotate the mode dial toPress the Enter button to select on After checking the version, press the Menu buttonUsing the Remote Control Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Setting Exposure CompensationPlaying Magnifying an Image Zoom Playback Canceling the mode settingDisplaying Multiple Images Multi Image Playback Moving the playback positionDeleting multiple files Clearing all filesErasing the files Model Remarks AccessoriesPotential Causes of Condensation Handling PrecautionsCare Care and StorageStorage Power Source TroubleshootingRecording and Playback 122 123 Ricoh AC-3 AC adapter optional Using a Local TV Receiver for Playing Pictures125 About the Warranty and Servicing126 Specifications Power Supply Main Batteries Image Data Recording and Playback Image ResolutionDate backup battery Auto Power-OffRecording Capacities Type PIC ModeUSA FCC Part15 Class B Information to the UserRicoh Service Offices