Basic Operation/Quick Reference, Preparations | Ricoh RDC-5300

Basic Operation/Quick Reference

This section provides introductory information about the Ricoh RDC-5300 digital camera. Further details can be found in the reference pages mentioned below.

Preparations

Loading the Batteries (p.27-29)

q Load the batteries into the camera.

* When using an AC adapter, connect it to the camera and then to the AC outlet. (p.29)

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Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card (p.32-33)

q Make sure that the camera is turned off.

w Open the card door and insert a

SmartMedia memory card.

•Before using a new SmartMedia memory card, you must first format (initialize) it with the camera. (p.33)

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Ricoh RDC-5300 manual Basic Operation/Quick Reference, Preparations, Loading the Batteries p.27-29

Contents

Page Introduction Copyright Camera Features Table of Contents Advanced Shooting Changing Camera Settings Miscellaneous Safety Precautions Sample Warnings Turn 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 Parts & Names Camera Body Bottom AC Adapter optional Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays Recording Mode DisplaysPlay Mode Displays LCD Monitor Status Explanation and Remedy Reference No Card Error Explanation and Remedy Reference Error MessagesInitial display Setup mode LCD Panel Displays Appearing during Playback/Erasure Displays Appearing during Communication Communication ModeDisplays Appearing during Recording On an RS-232C cable connection Error Displays and Contents SET UP Menu Menus Record Menu White Balance Erase Menu Play MenuTo a PC Loading the Batteries p.27-29 Basic Operation/Quick ReferencePreparations Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card p.32-33 Shooting Setting the Date and Time p.35-37Basic Shooting Procedure p.40-51 Press the shutter release button to record the image Set the mode dial to Press the self timer button Changing the Flash Mode p.54-56Using the Self-Timer p.61-62 Playback Press the shutter release button ErasingErasing Files p.94-97 You want to erase and press the Enter buttonPage Getting Started Checking the Package Contents Before Using the CameraAttaching the Wrist Strap Rechargeable Batteries Powering the CameraLoading the AA Batteries Getting Started Load the batteries Close the battery coverEconomizing on Batteries Shooting and Playback Guidelines Using the AC Adapter Using an AC AdapterHandling Precautions Battery type Approximate Recording Time Playback Time See 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 Set the mode dial to Press the shutter release button Before You Start Recording Setting the Date and TimePress the or button to select Date Press the and buttons to change the blinking numeral Press the Display button to select the date display methodPress the Enter button Press the Enter button to flash the digit you want changed Tips How to Verify the Date and Time Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessHow To Hold the Camera When viewing through the viewfinder When viewing using the LCD monitor Press the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip Basic Shooting Basic Shooting Operation Flow Turning on the Camera Using the Display button to turn the power on and offSlide the center button of power switch to on Basic Shooting Selecting a Recording Destination Switching ModesAuto Power-Off Press the CARD/IN button and select a Recording destination Selecting a PIC Image quality Mode Selecting PIC Image quality ModeSwitching PIC Image quality Modes Press the PIC button and select a PIC Image quality mode Switching Recording Modes Selecting Recording ModeApproximate File Sizes by PIC Image quality Mode Press the Enter button to choose Recording mode Selecting a Recording Mode for the PIC modeSet the mode dial to and press Menu button Press the or button to select Zooming Out Wide Angle Setting Setting the Size of the Subject ZoomZooming In Telephoto Setting Digital Zoom Function Viewing Through the Viewfinder How to View Images on the LCD MonitorViewing Through the LCD Monitor Aim the camera at your subject Shooting Still Picture ModeWhen the flash lamp lights Press the or button to set the size of the subject Still frame mode /text mode When Focusing is Difficult Tips Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time Tips LCD Monitor Display Function Page Advanced Shooting Chapter Flash Modes Changing Flash ModesEffective Range of the Flash Press the release button to take the photograph Changing the flash modeHow to Cancel a mode 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 Switching White Balance Modes Changing the White Balance ModeChanging the White Balance Mode Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto Mode Press the and buttons to select White balance mode How to cancel the mode Set the mode dial to and press the self timer button Using the Self-TimerSpecial Shooting Functions Tips Remote Control When to Use the Focus LockHow to Use the Focus Lock Focus Lock Shooting Press the shutter release button lightly Hold it Focus Mode ShootingMode Shooting p.63 Shutter release button down fully How To Cancel Focus Modes Set the Mode dial to and then press the Menu buttonPress the up or down button to select Focus How To Cancel Date Imprinting Mode Date Imprint ModeSet the mode dial to and press the Menu button Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject Redeye Reduction Mode Menu button How To Cancel Monotone Mode Monochrome Mode Black & White SepiaHow To Cancel Red-eye Reduction Mode Press the or button to select Monochrome Interval Time lapse Shooting Mode Second Press the release button Press the Menu buttonShutter release. The set time interval will not change How To Cancel Shooting Using Soft ModeHow To Cancel Interval Shooting How To Cancel Soft Mode Press the or button to select S Mode Mode Shutter SpeedPress the shutter release button to take the picture How To Cancel Auto Bracket Using Auto BracketHow To Cancel the S Mode Press the up or down button to turn Auto Bracket to on Macro Shooting Close-up Shooting AdvancedShooting Focal Range for Macro Shooting Shutter Release Button PLAYBACK/ERASING Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images Playback Display Check that both the camera and the TV are turned off Connecting to a TVUsing the Camera for Extended Periods of Time Playback/Erasing Files That Can Be Played on the Camera Switch Display ModesPlaying Back a File Select a source file to playback Playing an Image File Playback Display Set the mode dial to Press the Display button Multi Image Playback Zoom Playback Press the or button to verify the image file How To Cancel Auto Playback Auto Playback Press the Menu button to cancel the protect setting Protecting a File Copying all images How To Cancel the SettingCopying Files Press the CARD/IN button and select the copy source Copying Selected Image Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera Mount a SmartMedia memory card in the camera Setting Dpof Direct Print of File Setting a Print Service When previous Dpof settings exist Specifying the number of prints How to cancel the settings Specifying the number of indexes Canceling 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 Erasing a File Image Switch To the Erase ModeSelect the Erase Mode Select a source file to erase Press the or button to select an EraseImage file to erase Erase All Images Erase Selected Files Images Page Miscellaneous 107 Transferring Images to a PC Installing Camera Utility SoftwareInstallation Macintosh Connecting the Camera to a PC Miscellaneous Press the or button to select Beep Changing Camera SettingsBeep Sound Setting Press the Enter button to select OFF How To reset settings Auto Power Off SettingPress the or button to select Auto Keep Settings After confirming the setting, press the Menu button Formatting Internal Memory Changing 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 Display → Power Use the up or down button to select Press the Enter button to select on Rotate the mode dial toChecking the Version After checking the version, press the Menu button Using the Remote Control Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Setting Exposure CompensationPlaying Displaying Multiple Images Multi Image Playback Canceling the mode settingMagnifying an Image Zoom Playback Moving the playback position Deleting multiple files Clearing all filesErasing the files Accessories Model Remarks Handling Precautions Potential Causes of Condensation Care Care and StorageStorage Power Source TroubleshootingRecording and Playback 122 123 Using a Local TV Receiver for Playing Pictures Ricoh AC-3 AC adapter optional About the Warranty and Servicing 125 126 Specifications Date backup battery Image Data Recording and Playback Image ResolutionPower Supply Main Batteries Auto Power-Off Type PIC Mode Recording Capacities Information to the User USA FCC Part15 Class B Ricoh Service Offices