Basic Shooting | Ricoh RDC-5300 instruction

BASIC SHOOTING Chapter2

Basic Shooting	40
Operation Flow	40
Turning on the Camera	41
Selecting IN/CARD (Internal memory/
SmartMedia memory card) Memory	42
Selecting PIC (Image quality) Mode	43
Selecting Recording Mode	44
Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom)	46
How to View Images on the LCD Monitor	47
Shooting (Still Picture Mode)	48

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Contents

Page Copyright Introduction Camera Features Table of Contents Advanced Shooting Miscellaneous Changing Camera Settings Sample Warnings Safety Precautions 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 Camera Body Parts & Names AC Adapter optional Bottom Play Mode Displays Recording Mode DisplaysExplanation of LCD Monitor Displays LCD Monitor No Card Status Explanation and Remedy Reference Initial display Setup mode Error MessagesError Explanation and Remedy Reference LCD Panel Displays Appearing during Recording Displays Appearing during Communication Communication ModeDisplays Appearing during Playback/Erasure On an RS-232C cable connection Error Displays and Contents Menus SET UP Menu White Balance Record Menu To a PC Play MenuErase Menu Preparations Basic Operation/Quick ReferenceLoading the Batteries p.27-29 Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card p.32-33 Basic Shooting Procedure p.40-51 Setting the Date and Time p.35-37Shooting Press the shutter release button to record the image Using the Self-Timer p.61-62 Changing the Flash Mode p.54-56Set the mode dial to Press the self timer button Playback Erasing Files p.94-97 ErasingPress the shutter release button You want to erase and press the Enter buttonPage Getting Started Attaching the Wrist Strap Before Using the CameraChecking the Package Contents Loading the AA Batteries Powering the CameraRechargeable Batteries Getting Started Economizing on Batteries Close the battery coverLoad the batteries Shooting and Playback Guidelines Handling Precautions Using an AC AdapterUsing the AC Adapter Battery type Approximate Recording Time Playback Time See Turning on the Camera p.41 Protecting Against Accidental Writing What is a SmartMedia Memory Card?SmartMedia Memory Cards Data Inserting a SmartMedia Memory CardInserting Card Close the card door Formatting a SmartMedia Memory CardRemoving Card Press the shutter release button Set the mode dial to Press the or button to select Date Setting the Date and TimeBefore You Start Recording 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 changed How To Hold the Camera Adjusting the LCD Monitor BrightnessTips How to Verify the Date and Time When viewing through the viewfinder Press the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip When viewing using the LCD monitor Basic Shooting Operation Flow Basic Shooting Slide the center button of power switch to on Using the Display button to turn the power on and offTurning on the Camera Basic Shooting Auto Power-Off Switching ModesSelecting a Recording Destination Press the CARD/IN button and select a Recording destination Switching PIC Image quality Modes Selecting PIC Image quality ModeSelecting a PIC Image quality Mode Press the PIC button and select a PIC Image quality mode Approximate File Sizes by PIC Image quality Mode Selecting Recording ModeSwitching Recording Modes 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 select Zooming In Telephoto Setting Setting the Size of the Subject ZoomZooming Out Wide Angle Setting Digital Zoom Function Viewing Through the LCD Monitor How to View Images on the LCD MonitorViewing Through the Viewfinder When the flash lamp lights Shooting Still Picture ModeAim the camera at your subject Press the or button to set the size of the subject Still frame mode /text mode Tips Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time When Focusing is Difficult Tips LCD Monitor Display Function Page Advanced Shooting Chapter Effective Range of the Flash Changing Flash ModesFlash Modes How to Cancel a mode Changing the flash modePress the release button to take the photograph AdvancedPage Set the mode dial to Press Menu button Setting the Exposure CompensationSetting the Exposure Compensation Press the shutter release button to shoot Subject How To Cancel the Exposure Compensation SettingPress the or button to change the compensation level Changing the White Balance Mode Changing the White Balance ModeSwitching White Balance Modes Subjects Difficult to Correct in Auto Mode How to cancel the mode Press the and buttons to select White balance mode Special Shooting Functions Using the Self-TimerSet the mode dial to and press the self timer button How to Use the Focus Lock When to Use the Focus LockTips Remote Control Focus Lock Shooting Mode Shooting p.63 Focus Mode ShootingPress the shutter release button lightly Hold it Shutter release button down fully Press the up or down button to select Focus Set the Mode dial to and then press the Menu buttonHow To Cancel Focus Modes 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 subject Menu button Redeye Reduction Mode How To Cancel Red-eye Reduction Mode Monochrome Mode Black & White SepiaHow To Cancel Monotone Mode Press the or button to select Monochrome Second Interval Time lapse Shooting Mode Shutter release. The set time interval will not change Press the Menu buttonPress the release button How To Cancel Interval Shooting Using Soft ModeHow To Cancel Shooting How To Cancel Soft Mode Press the shutter release button to take the picture Mode Shutter SpeedPress the or button to select S Mode How To Cancel the S Mode Using Auto BracketHow To Cancel Auto Bracket Press the up or down button to turn Auto Bracket to on AdvancedShooting Macro Shooting Close-up Shooting Shutter Release Button Focal Range for Macro Shooting PLAYBACK/ERASING Playback Display Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time Connecting to a TVCheck that both the camera and the TV are turned off Playback/Erasing Playing Back a File Switch Display ModesFiles That Can Be Played on the Camera Select a source file to playback Playback Display Playing an Image File Multi Image Playback Set the mode dial to Press the Display button Press the or button to verify the image file Zoom Playback Auto Playback How To Cancel Auto Playback Protecting a File Press the Menu button to cancel the protect setting Copying Files How To Cancel the SettingCopying all images Press the CARD/IN button and select the copy source Copying Selected Image Mount a SmartMedia memory card in the camera Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera Setting a Print Service Setting Dpof Direct Print of File Specifying the number of prints When previous Dpof settings exist Specifying the number of indexes How to cancel the settings Canceling Dpof settings Set the Mode dial to Setup Setting Secret FileSetting a password How to Cancel a password Setting secret filesWhen you forget your password When Secret File is already set How To Cancel settingsHow to Display Secret File Select the Erase Mode Switch To the Erase ModeErasing a File Image Select a source file to erase Image file to erase ErasePress the or button to select an Erase All Images Erase Selected Files Images Page 107 Miscellaneous Installation Installing Camera Utility SoftwareTransferring Images to a PC Macintosh Miscellaneous Connecting the Camera to a PC Beep Sound Setting Changing Camera SettingsPress the or button to select Beep Press the Enter button to select OFF Press the or button to select Auto Auto Power Off SettingHow To reset settings Keep Settings Formatting Internal Memory After confirming the setting, press the Menu button Changing OSD On-Screen Display Language Changing Video-Out Signal Method NTSC/PAL Press the or button to select LCD Restoring the SettingChanging LCD Confirmation Changing the LCD Setting Initializing Settings Changing File Names With sequential numbering on initial settingWhen continuous numbering is off Use the up or down button to select Use the up or down button to select Display → Power Checking the Version Rotate the mode dial toPress the Enter button to select on After checking the version, press the Menu button Using the Remote Control Playing Setting Exposure CompensationShooting in Manual Focus Mode Magnifying an Image Zoom Playback Canceling the mode settingDisplaying Multiple Images Multi Image Playback Moving the playback position Erasing the files Clearing all filesDeleting multiple files Model Remarks Accessories Potential Causes of Condensation Handling Precautions Storage Care and StorageCare Recording and Playback TroubleshootingPower Source 122 123 Ricoh AC-3 AC adapter optional Using a Local TV Receiver for Playing Pictures 125 About the Warranty and Servicing 126 Specifications Power Supply Main Batteries Image Data Recording and Playback Image ResolutionDate backup battery Auto Power-Off Recording Capacities Type PIC Mode USA FCC Part15 Class B Information to the User Ricoh Service Offices

Ricoh RDC-5300 manual Basic Shooting

Models: RDC-5300

BASIC SHOOTING Chapter2