Press the shutter release button to shoot Subject | Ricoh RDC-5300

w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select +/– [Exposure Compensation] and press the ENTER button.

The exposure compensation settings menu will be displayed.

	Note	• To cancel the operation and return to the
	Note	record menu, press the MENU button.
		record menu, press the MENU button.

MENU [RECORD]

RECORDING MODE		:
WHITE	BALANCE	:AUTO
+/–		:OFF
FOCUS		:AUTO
DATE	IMPRINT	:OFF
REDEYE REDUCTION:OFF
MONOCHROME		:OFF
INTERVAL MODE		:OFF

BACK:MENU		SEL.:ENTER

e Press the ▼ or ▲ button to change the compensation level.

Pressing the ▲ () button increments the number of frames. Pressing the ▼ () button decrements the number of frames. Keep the button depressed to quickly scroll through the frames.

+/–
+2.0
–2.0
EV+0.0
BACK:MENU	SEL.:ENTER

r Press the shutter release button to shoot

the subject.

When you press the shutter release button lightly (halfway), the LCD monitor switches to a normal display. Press down the shutter release button fully to shoot the subject.

When the shooting ends, the setup menu is displayed again on the LCD monitor. To accept the new adjustment level, press the ENTER button; to cancel it, press the MENU button to return to the record menu. Then, press the menu button once again to exit the record menu.

EV+0.5

1 2

1 8 0 0 x 1 2 0 0 N

How To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Setting

Follow the above procedures and set the compensation level to [±0.0] in step e.

Note • To save the exposure compensation setting, set Keep Setting mode. See “Keep Settings”. (p.104)

•Three frames will be exposed continuously: one at the exposure compensation value, one at -0.5EV and one at +0.5EV. This function is convenient for checking the exposure compensation value setting. See “Using Auto Bracket”. (p.72)

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Ricoh RDC-5300 Press the or button to change the compensation level, Press the shutter release button to shoot Subject

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 Recording Mode Displays Play Mode DisplaysExplanation of LCD Monitor Displays LCD Monitor Status Explanation and Remedy Reference No Card Error Messages Initial display Setup modeError Explanation and Remedy Reference LCD Panel Displays Appearing during Communication Communication Mode Displays Appearing during RecordingDisplays Appearing during Playback/Erasure On an RS-232C cable connection Error Displays and Contents SET UP Menu Menus Record Menu White Balance Play Menu Erase MenuTo a PC Basic Operation/Quick Reference PreparationsLoading the Batteries p.27-29 Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card p.32-33 Setting the Date and Time p.35-37 Basic Shooting Procedure p.40-51Shooting Press the shutter release button to record the image Changing the Flash Mode p.54-56 Using the Self-Timer p.61-62Set the mode dial to Press the self timer button Playback Erasing Erasing Files p.94-97Press the shutter release button You want to erase and press the Enter buttonPage Getting Started Before Using the Camera Checking the Package ContentsAttaching the Wrist Strap Powering the Camera Loading the AA BatteriesRechargeable Batteries Getting Started Close the battery cover Economizing on BatteriesLoad the batteries Shooting and Playback Guidelines Using an AC Adapter Handling PrecautionsUsing the AC Adapter Battery type Approximate Recording Time Playback Time See Turning on the Camera p.41 What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? SmartMedia Memory CardsProtecting Against Accidental Writing Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card Inserting CardData Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card Removing CardClose the card door Set the mode dial to Press the shutter release button Setting the Date and Time Before You Start RecordingPress the or button to select Date Press the Display button to select the date display method Press the Enter buttonPress the and buttons to change the blinking numeral Press the Enter button to flash the digit you want changed Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness How To Hold the CameraTips How to Verify the Date and Time 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 Using the Display button to turn the power on and off Slide the center button of power switch to onTurning on the Camera Basic Shooting Switching Modes Auto Power-OffSelecting a Recording Destination Press the CARD/IN button and select a Recording destination Selecting PIC Image quality Mode Switching PIC Image quality ModesSelecting a PIC Image quality Mode Press the PIC button and select a PIC Image quality mode Selecting Recording Mode Switching Recording ModesApproximate File Sizes by PIC Image quality Mode Selecting a Recording Mode for the PIC mode Set the mode dial to and press Menu buttonPress the Enter button to choose Recording mode Press the or button to select Setting the Size of the Subject Zoom Zooming In Telephoto SettingZooming Out Wide Angle Setting Digital Zoom Function How to View Images on the LCD Monitor Viewing Through the ViewfinderViewing Through the LCD Monitor Shooting Still Picture Mode When the flash lamp lightsAim the camera at your subject 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 Changing Flash Modes Flash ModesEffective Range of the Flash Changing the flash mode How to Cancel a modePress the release button to take the photograph AdvancedPage Setting the Exposure Compensation Setting the Exposure CompensationSet the mode dial to Press Menu button How To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Setting Press the or button to change the compensation levelPress 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 Mode Press the and buttons to select White balance mode How to cancel the mode Using the Self-Timer Set the mode dial to and press the self timer buttonSpecial Shooting Functions When to Use the Focus Lock How to Use the Focus LockTips Remote Control Focus Lock Shooting Focus Mode Shooting Mode Shooting p.63Press the shutter release button lightly Hold it Shutter release button down fully Set the Mode dial to and then press the Menu button How To Cancel Focus ModesPress the up or down button to select Focus Date Imprint Mode Set the mode dial to and press the Menu buttonHow To Cancel Date Imprinting Mode Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject Redeye Reduction Mode Menu button Monochrome Mode Black & White Sepia How To Cancel Red-eye Reduction ModeHow To Cancel Monotone Mode Press the or button to select Monochrome Interval Time lapse Shooting Mode Second Press the Menu button Press the release buttonShutter release. The set time interval will not change Using Soft Mode How To Cancel Interval ShootingHow To Cancel Shooting How To Cancel Soft Mode Mode Shutter Speed Press the or button to select S ModePress the shutter release button to take the picture Using Auto Bracket How To Cancel the S ModeHow To Cancel Auto Bracket 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 Connecting to a TV Using the Camera for Extended Periods of TimeCheck that both the camera and the TV are turned off Playback/Erasing Switch Display Modes Playing Back a FileFiles That Can Be Played on the Camera 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 How To Cancel the Setting Copying FilesCopying all images 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 Secret File Setting a passwordSet the Mode dial to Setup Setting secret files When you forget your passwordHow to Cancel a password How To Cancel settings How to Display Secret FileWhen Secret File is already set Switch To the Erase Mode Select the Erase ModeErasing a File Image Select a source file to erase Erase Press the or button to select anImage file to erase Erase All Images Erase Selected Files Images Page Miscellaneous 107 Installing Camera Utility Software InstallationTransferring Images to a PC Macintosh Connecting the Camera to a PC Miscellaneous Changing Camera Settings Beep Sound SettingPress the or button to select Beep Press the Enter button to select OFF Auto Power Off Setting How To reset settingsPress 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 Restoring the Setting Changing LCD ConfirmationPress the or button to select LCD Changing the LCD Setting Initializing Settings With sequential numbering on initial setting When continuous numbering is offChanging File Names Use the up or down button to select Display → Power Use the up or down button to select Rotate the mode dial to Checking the VersionPress the Enter button to select on After checking the version, press the Menu button Using the Remote Control Setting Exposure Compensation Shooting in Manual Focus ModePlaying Canceling the mode setting Magnifying an Image Zoom PlaybackDisplaying Multiple Images Multi Image Playback Moving the playback position Clearing all files Deleting multiple filesErasing the files Accessories Model Remarks Handling Precautions Potential Causes of Condensation Care and Storage CareStorage Troubleshooting Power SourceRecording 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 Image Data Recording and Playback Image Resolution Power Supply Main BatteriesDate backup battery Auto Power-Off Type PIC Mode Recording Capacities Information to the User USA FCC Part15 Class B Ricoh Service Offices