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Ricoh RDC-7 manual Getting Started

Models: RDC-7

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GETTING STARTED Chapter1

Before Using the Camera	22
Checking the Package Contents	22
Installing the strap and lens cap	22
Powering the Camera	23
Charging the Battery	23
Loading the Battery	24
Using an AC Adapter	26
SmartMedia Memory Cards	27
What is a SmartMedia Memory Card?	27
Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card	28
How to Use the Mode Dial	30
Menus	31
Setting the Date and Time	34
How to Hold the Camera	36
Adjusting the Camera	38
Diopter Adjustment	38
Adjusting the Brightness of the
LCD Monitor	38

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Contents

Image Capturing Device Copyright IntroductionContents Erasing PlaybackTransferring Images to a PC Changing Camera Settings SETTINGS/MISCELLANEOUSCamera Features Back Parts & NamesCamera Body Front DR-3 Battery AC Adapter optionalOperation AC-3 120VInformation Displays LCD MonitorNo Card Status Explanation and Remedy ReferenceError Explanation and Remedy Reference Error MessagesLCD Panel Preparations Powering the Camera → p.22-26Load the battery into the camera Basic Operation/Quick ReferencePress the shutter release button to record the image Setting the Date and Time → p.34-35Basic Shooting Procedure Still Picture Mode → 41-48 Shooting53-55 Using the Self-Timer → p.59Set the mode dial to or Press the button PlaybackPress the shutter release button ErasingErasing Files → p.92-94 Safety Precautions Clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical Turn off the power immediately if any metallic objectAre drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be Sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoidPrecautions may lead to accidents Keep the battery used in this equipment out of the reachSubstances. Consumption of battery fluid is extremely Inability to read and understand warnings and safetyGasoline, benzine, thinner or similar substances to avoid Where usage is restricted or prohibited as this may leadElectronic transformers when traveling abroad Do not use the equipment near flammable gasesImmediately from the equipment and wipe the battery Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead toDamaged battery, wash the area with water immediately Do not use soap. If a battery starts to leak, remove itPage Getting Started Installing the strap and lens cap Before Using the CameraChecking the Package Contents Charge lamp Contents Powering the CameraCharging the Battery PrecautionsShooting and Playback Guidelines Loading the BatteryLoad the battery Close the battery coverTips to Extend Recording and Playback Times Handling PrecautionsInsert the power plug into the electrical outlet Using an AC AdapterSmartMedia Memory Cards What is a SmartMedia Memory Card?SmartMedia Memory Cards Protecting Against Accidental WritingData Inserting a SmartMedia Memory CardInserting Card Insert the SmartMedia memory card Removing CardTurn the mode dial to select the desired mode How to Use the Mode DialMenu Displays MenusMenu Settings Selecting, Setting and Cancelling ItemsGetting Started Play Menu Record MenuPress the or button to change the flashing digit Setting the Date and TimePress the Enter button After setting the minutes, press Enter button When viewing on the LCD monitor How to Hold the CameraWhen viewing through the viewfinder GettingStarted Usage PrecautionsPress the LCD Light button on the operation panel Adjusting the CameraDiopter Adjustment Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorShooting Operation Flow Basic ShootingSet the mode dial to Selecting a Shooting ModeOpen the LCD monitor and press the power switch Auto Power OffLCD Monitor Display Selecting a Recording DestinationPress the button and select the recording destination Data Guide Selecting an Image Quality ModePress Button and select an Image quality mode Move the zoom lever to Setting the Size of the Subject ZoomDigital Zoom Function Viewing on the LCD Monitor Checking the Position of the SubjectViewing Through the Viewfinder Shooting Still Picture Mode Flash LED How to Cancel RecordingTips LCD Monitor Display Function When Focusing is DifficultTips Using the Camera for Extended Periods of Time Special Shooting Functions Text Shooting Text ModePress the shutter release button to record Sound Recording Sound ModeContinuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode Maximum number of continuous pictures Motion Picture Shooting Motion Picture ModePress the or button to select on and press the Enter button Still Picture/Text Shooting with SoundChanging Flash Modes Flash mode switches each time youPress the shutter release button to Shoot the image Flash Strength Adjusting the Strength of the FlashShooting a White Image Setting the Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Range Shooting Against the LightTungsten Light Changing the White BalanceWhite Balance Tips Remote Control Using the Self-TimerSet the mode dial to or and press the button Shutter release button Close-up Shooting Macro ModeSet the mode dial to one Following and press the button Use the zoom lever to set the size of your subject When to Use the Focus LockHow to Use the Focus Lock Focus Lock ShootingManual Focus Shooting Shooting Mode 1/3Will be displayed on the LCD panel or LCD monitor Red-Eye Reduction ModePress Button to select On and press the Enter buttonPress the shutter release button to take the picture Changing the ISO SettingDate Imprinting Soft Mode Monochrome Mode Monochrome ModeInterval Shooting Interval ModePress the shutter release button Set the mode dial to and press the Menu buttonAuto Bracket Shooting Press the shutter release button to take the pictures Switching to Non-Compressed ModeNo Compression Switching to PRO ModePRO mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor or LCD panel Shooting Time Data Setting the Time Exposure ModePlayback Files That Can Be Played on the Camera Connecting to a TVBefore Starting to Playback Recorded Images Playback Using the Camera for an Extended Period of TimePress the or button to select a file to be played back Playing Back a FilePlaying Back a Still Picture/Text/Continuous File To pause/resume Playback Playing a Sound FilePlayback Display Playing a Motion Picture File Adjusting the VolumeStill Picture/Text/Continuous File Tips Display FunctionMulti Image Playback Special Playback FunctionsChanging the Magnification After confirming the file, press Cancel buttonZoom Playback Press the or button and the or button to verify the filePlayback time 1 SEC., 3 SEC., 5 SEC Set the mode dial to theMENUbutton PressAuto Playback Rotating a Displayed FileCopying Image Files Playback Mode 2/2Copying Selected Files Playing a File Shot with a Non-Ricoh CameraCopying All Files Protect Protecting a FileHow to Unprotect a File Setting Dpof Digital Print Order FormatSetting Printing Services If Dpof has already been set Specifying the number of printsSpecifying the Number of Index Prints Press the Cancel buttonHow to Cancel the Dpof Settings Page Erasing Erase Single Image Erasing FilesErasing Erase All ImagesErase Selected Images SETTINGS/MISCELLANEOUS Windows Installing Camera Utility SoftwarePC Operating Platforms and installation instruction Transferring Images to a PCSettings/Miscellaneous Connecting the Camera to a PCFormatting a Card/Internal Memory Changing Camera SettingsKeep Settings 100 Auto Power Off SettingSet the mode dial to Press the or button to select Changing LCD Confirmation Time101 Beep Sound SettingPower Save Mode Setting Set the mode dial to SET Press the and buttons to select102 When Sequential NO. is onWhen Sequential NO. is OFF File Numbering System103 Changing Video-Out Signal Method NTSC/PALChanging Display Language 104 Initializing Settings105 Using the Remote ControlPlaying Setting Exposure CompensationShooting in Manual Focus Mode Press the Multi button How to Cancel Zoom Playback Mode Press the Program buttonMagnifying an Image Zoom Playback Displaying Multiple Images Multi Image Playback108 Erasing All FilesErasing Selected Images Appendix 110 AccessoriesAppendix Handling Precautions111 112 Care and StorageCare StorageRecording and Playback TroubleshootingPower Source 113114 115 Miscellaneous 116117 Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries118 About the Warranty and Servicing119 120 SpecificationsRS-232C/AUX/USB 121122 Recording Capacities123 USA FCC Part15 Class B 124Ricoh Service Offices