Page 1: Advanced Operations
Camera User Guide Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures. Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.
Page 2 Warranty Radio Interference © 2010 RICOH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without Ricoh’s express written permission. Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of this document at any time without prior notice.
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Warning Symbols Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property. The symbols and their meanings are explained below. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or Danger serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
Page 4 Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke ● or unusual odors being emitted. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire or electrical hazards.
Page 5 Keep the equipment out of the reach of children. ● Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become ● exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns.
Page 6: Using The Manuals
The following two manuals are included with your G700. “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. “Software User Guide” (PDF file) The “Software User Guide”...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Precautions ... 1 Using the Manuals ... 4 Contents ... 5 Basic Operations Packing List ...12 Optional Accessories ... 12 How to Use the Mode Dial ...13 Names of Parts ...14 Picture Display ...16 Getting Ready ...19 About the Battery ... 19 About the SD Memory Card (available in stores) ...
Page 8 Advanced Operations ADJ. Button Functions Selecting Shooting Menu Options Assigned to the ADJ./MEMO Button ... 46 Shifting the AE and AF Targets ... 47 Scene Mode Scene Modes ...48 Using Skew Correction Mode ... 50 Shooting and Viewing Movies Shooting Movies ...51 Playing Back Movies ...52 Memos Adding Memos to New Photos ...
Page 9 Focus ... 60 Manual Focus (MF): Focusing Manually... 60 Auto Bracket ... 61 Auto Bracket: Varying Exposure over a Series of Photographs ... 61 White Balance Bracket (WB-BKT): Creating Photographs with Varying White Balance ... 61 Exposure Compensation ... 62 White Balance ...
Page 10 ADJ Button Setting 1–4: Choosing Roles for the ADJ. Button ... 77 AF Auxiliary Light: Assisting Autofocus ... 77 Operation Sounds: Choosing the Sounds Made by the Camera ... 77 Volume Settings: Controlling Volume ... 77 LCD Confirmation Time: Displaying Photos After Shooting ... 77 Auto Power Off: Camera Power Saving ...
Page 11 Remove Memo Marking: Removing Marking from Memos That Have Been Added to Photos ... 88 Memo Warning: Displaying an Empty Description Warning ... 88 Display Memo at Startup: Displaying the Camera Memo Dialog at Startup ... 89 Memo Increment: Incrementing Numerical Memo Descriptions ... 89 Camera Memo Imprint: Imprinting Memos on Photos ...
Page 12 Appendices Troubleshooting ... 106 Error Messages ... 106 Camera Troubleshooting ... 107 Available Settings ... 113 Specifications ... 115 Number of Images That Can Be Stored ... 117 Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When the Camera Is Turned Off ... 119 Using a Wide Conversion Lens ...
Page 13: Basic Operations
Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ...12 How to Use the Mode Dial ...13 Names of Parts ...14 Picture Display ...16 Getting Ready ...19 Basic Shooting ...27 Playing Back Images ...34 Deleting Files ...37 Changing the Display with the DISP.
Page 14: Packing List
Thread the small end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera and loop the ends as shown. • For the latest information on optional accessories, see the Ricoh website (http:// www.ricohpmmc.com/). Packing List • Rechargeable Battery • Battery Charger •...
Page 15: How To Use The Mode Dial
How to Use the Mode Dial Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol Function CALS Mode Auto Shooting Mode Automatically sets the optimal My Settings Mode Scene Mode Description Quality and size are adjusted to produce photographs suitable for...
Page 16: Names Of Parts
Camera Front View AF Auxiliary Light Shutter Release Button Mode Dial POWER Button Accessory Shoe Speaker Strap Eyelet Flash Microphone Lens Names of Parts Item Name Refer to P.77 P.27 P.13, 27, 33, 48 P.24 P.122 P.52 P.12 P.31 P.51 —...
Page 17 Rear View Item Name Picture Display Auto Focus/Flash Lamp Strap Eyelet z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail View) Button 6 ( Playback) Button MENU/OK Button DISP. Button "/N ( Macro) Button D ( Delete)/t ( Self-timer) Button #/F ( Flash) Button ADJ./MEMO Button Terminal Cover AV Output Terminal...
Page 18: Picture Display
Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures Still Image Mode Interval Interval Interval Interval X4.8 X4.8 X4.8 X4.8 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 F3.5 1/1000 1/1000 1/1000 EV EV 1000 Item Name 1 Flash Mode 2 Edit Detection 3 Scene Mode/Multi-shot 4 Shooting Mode Types 5 My Settings Mode 6 Remaining Number of Still Images...
Page 19: Movie Mode
Movie Mode 00 : 00 00 /00 : 02 02 00 : 00 /00 : 02 00 : 00 /00 : 02 Shutter button : Start Shutter button : Start Shutter button : Start Shutter button : Start Item Name 34 Recording Time 35 Remaining Recording Time P.117 Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 20: Battery Level Indication
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The picture display may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera’s status while in use. • Additional information can be viewed by pressing the DISP. button (GP.40). F5.5 1/60 60 F5.5 F5.5 F5.5 1/60 1/60 EV EV...
Page 21: Getting Ready
• Be sure the camera is off before removing the battery. • For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.25. About the Battery The G700 can be used with the following batteries: • DB-65 rechargeable Li-ion batteries (supplied) • AAA Alkaline Batteries (available in stores) •...
Page 22: About The Sd Memory Card (Available In Stores)
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery. • Please remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
Page 23 About Formatting ------------------------------------------------------------------- Before using a memory card for the first time or after using a memory card in other devices, be sure to format it with this camera. Memory cards can be formatted using the [Format [Card]] item (GP.76) in the setup menu (GP.75). Where images are recorded ------------------------------------------------------- When no SD memory card is loaded, the camera records images to the internal memory (t);...
Page 24: Charging The Rechargeable Battery (Db-65)
Charging the Rechargeable Battery (DB-65) DB-65 Li-ion batteries must be charged before use. Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that the r and s markings on the battery match those on the battery charger. • The battery label should face up. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be careful not to reverse the r and s sides.
Page 25: Loading The Rechargeable Battery And Sd Memory Card
Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card After recharging the rechargeable battery, load the battery and the SD memory card. Be sure the camera is off before removing the battery or the SD memory card. Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover.
Page 26: Turning The Power On/Off
Removing the Rechargeable Battery Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover. Release the hook that locks the rechargeable battery. The battery is ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera. Be careful not to drop the battery when removing it from the camera.
Page 27: Setting The Language, Date And Time
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If you adjust the clock before turning the camera off, the camera will display the number of shots taken since the clock was set. • A zero is displayed if the clock is not set. Using the Camera in Playback Mode Pressing and holding the 6 (Playback) button turns on the camera in playback mode, allowing you to start playback at once.
Page 28: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date, time and format. • Change the setting with !" and move the item with #$. • You can cancel the setting by pressing the DISP. button. Check the information on the screen and then press the MENU/OK button.
Page 29: Basic Shooting
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Shooting in Auto Shooting Mode (Focus and Shoot) Turn the mode dial to 5 to shoot with auto shooting mode. The shutter release button works in two steps. When you press the shutter release button halfway (Half-press), the auto-focus function is triggered to determine the focal distance.
Page 30: About Focusing
To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus against a background, half-press the shutter release button to focus on the subject, and then compose your shot. Subject to be focused Gently press the shutter release button all the way. •...
Page 31: Using The Zoom Function
Preventing Camera Shake --------------------------------------------------------- • Press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • If you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button, the still image might not come out clearly due to camera shake. Camera shake tends to occur in the following cases: - When shooting in a dark place without using the flash - When using the zoom function - When [Time Exposure] (GP.57) is selected in the shooting menu (GP.55)
Page 32: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)
Using the Digital Zoom ------------------------------------------------------------- Optical zoom offers magnifications of up to 5.0 ×; if desired, magnification can be further increased by up to 4.0 × using digital zoom. For digital zooming, release the z button once when the zoom reaches the limit on the z end on the zoom bar, and then hold the z button down again.
Page 33: Using The Flash
Using the Flash You can select the flash mode that best suits your shot. At the time of purchase, the camera is set to [Flash Off ]. With the camera ready to shoot, press the F button. • The list of the flash modes symbol is displayed on the picture display.
Page 34: Using The Self-Timer
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The flash mode setting is retained until you press the F button again. • The auxiliary flash fires to increase the AE accuracy. • The flash can not be used in some shooting modes or with some shooting menu options (GP.113).
Page 35: Shooting In Cals Mode
Shooting in CALS Mode In CALS mode, you can shoot photos in a quality and size suitable to be submitted as official public works pictures. Picture quality and size are set beforehand in [CALS Pic Quality] on the setup menu (GP.80).
Page 36: Playing Back Images
Playing Back Images Viewing Your Images To select playback mode, press the 6 (Playback) button. When the camera is off, pressing and holding the 6 (Playback) button longer than 1 second turns the camera on in playback mode. Press the #$ buttons to display the previous file or the next file.
Page 37 81 Frames To display pictures 81 at a time, press 9 in the 20-frame view. Press the DISP. button to change between the thumbnail list and page list. In the page list, press the !"#$ buttons to select the page. To display the highlighted photo full frame, press the ADJ./MEMO button or press 8 twice.
Page 38: Enlarging Images
Enlarging Images To zoom in on a photo that is currently displayed full frame, press the 8 ( Enlarged view) button. Maximum magnification varies with image size. Image Size z 4 : 3 F a 4 : 3 F/a 4 : 3 N/b 4 : 3 F Image sizes other than those above 16 ×...
Page 39: Deleting Files
Deleting Files You can delete files from the SD memory card or internal memory. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • You can use the [Recover File] function to restore needed files that you accidentally deleted(GP.67). Note, however, that files can not be recovered if, for example, the camera has been turned off or shooting mode has been selected since the files were deleted.
Page 40: Deleting Multiple Files
Deleting Multiple Files You can select multiple files for simultaneous deletion either individually or by selecting one or more ranges consisting of two images and all photographs between them. To delete multiple files, press the D (Delete) button in playback mode and follow the steps below (to exit at any time without deleting images, press DISP.).
Page 41: Specifying A Range Of Multiple Files
Specifying a Range of Multiple Files Press the !" buttons to select [Delete Multi] and then press the MENU/OK button. • Omit this step if the camera is already in multi-frame view. Press the !" buttons to select [Sel. Range] and then press the MENU/OK button.
Page 42: Changing The Display With The Disp. Button
Changing the Display with the DISP. Button Pressing the DISP. button allows you to change the screen display mode and toggle the information displayed on the picture display. During Shooting Mode Normal Symbol Display 9999 9999 9999 9999 4:3 F 4:3 F 4:3 F Picture Display Off...
Page 43 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When [Shooting Info. Display Frame] is set to [On] in the setup menu, the shooting information display frame can be displayed for normal symbol display and histogram display (GP.78). • Histograms are not displayed in movie mode. A blinking [O] icon, the recording time, and the time available are displayed during recording even when indicators are hidden or the grid guide is displayed.
Page 44: Maximizing The Picture Display Brightness
Maximizing the Picture Display Brightness Hold the DISP. button down in shooting mode to maximize the display brightness in shooting mode. When the brightness is at the maximum setting, holding the DISP. button down returns the brightness to the level set in [LCD Brightness] (GP.76). The Level Indicator (Electronic Level) If the level indicator is enabled using the [Level Setting] option in the setup menu,...
Page 45 Level indicator display When level: The level indicator becomes green, indicating that the scale is in the middle. When tilted to the right or left: The mark on the level indicator becomes orange, indicating the opposite side of the direction in which the camera is tilted. When the camera is tilted too far to the right or left: Half of the level indicator on the opposite...
Page 46: About The Histogram Display
About the Histogram Display When Histogram is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the picture display. A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis (from left to right, shadows (dark areas), midtones, and highlights (bright areas)).
Page 47: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 ADJ. Button Functions ...46 2 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode ...48 3 Shooting and Viewing Movies ...51 4 Memos ...53 5 Shooting Menu ...55 6 Playback Menu ...65 7 Setup Menu ...75 8 Camera Memo Menu ...87...
Page 48: Adj. Button Functions
1 ADJ. Button Functions The ADJ./MEMO button has the following functions. Assigning four functions from the shooting menu (ADJ. mode) Shifting the AE and AF targets Memos (GP.53) Selecting Shooting Menu Options Assigned to the ADJ./MEMO Button You can assign four functions from the shooting menu to the ADJ./ MEMO button (ADJ.
Page 49: Shifting The Ae And Af Targets
Shifting the AE and AF Targets You can shift the target for automatic exposure (AE) and/or auto focus (AF). Available Setting Description AE/AF AE and AF are set to Spot AE and Spot AF respectively and the target can be moved for both simultaneously (The targets for Spot AE and Spot AF occupy the same position).
Page 50: Scene Mode
2 Taking Pictures in Scene Mode Scene Mode Options You can use scene mode to select from among five still image modes and movie, and shoot with settings automatically optimized for shooting conditions. Use when taking pictures in dimly lit places. The picture display also becomes brighter.
Page 51: Selecting A Scene Mode
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When using [Zoom Macro], you can shoot close-ups within the following distances: Minimum Shooting Distance (from the front of the lens) Approx. 1 cm Selecting a Scene Mode Turn the mode dial to W. • The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the picture display.
Page 52: Using Skew Correction Mode
Using Skew Correction Mode Select [Skew Correct Mode] in the scene mode menu and press the MENU/OK button. Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture. • The display indicates that the image is being processed, and then the area recognized as the correction range is displayed with an orange frame.
Page 53: Shooting And Viewing Movies
3 Shooting and Viewing Movies Shooting Movies Select [Movie] in the scene mode menu to record movies with sound. Frame size can be selected as described on P.56. Each movie you shoot is recorded as an AVI file. Press the shutter release button to start recording.
Page 54: Playing Back Movies
Playing Back Movies To play back movies, follow the steps below. Select the movie you want to play back in playback mode. Press the ADJ./MEMO button. • Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the screen. Fast Forward Rewind Pause/Playback...
Page 55: Memos
4 Memos For information on creating, transferring, and configuring memo lists, see the supplied “Software User Guide”. Image files created with the camera contain fields that can be used to store information about the image. The camera memo function employs these fields for memos that can be used to identify and classify photos.
Page 56: Viewing Memos
Press MENU/OK. • Press MENU/OK to accept the current memo. Take photographs. • The memo will be added to all new photos. Viewing Memos The process for viewing memos varies with the option selected for [Camera Memo Mode] (GP.88) in the camera memo menu. Mode1 Display the desired photo in playback mode.
Page 57: Shooting Menu
5 Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust camera settings when taking pictures. To display the shooting menu, press the MENU/OK button when the camera is in shooting mode. Using the Menu Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode. •...
Page 58: Shooting Menu Options
Shooting Menu Options Density Adjust contrast when using the [Text Mode] option in scene mode. Size Choose the size of pictures taken using the [Text Mode] option in scene mode. Movie Size Choose the movie frame size. Picture Quality/Size Adjust picture quality and size when taking pictures. Focus Choose a focusing mode.
Page 59: Continuous Mode: Shooting A Series Of Photos
Continuous Mode The camera records photographs one after the other while the shutter-release button is pressed. Select [Off ] to take one photo each time the shutter-release button is pressed. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • Focus and exposure value are locked. • The number of images that can be shot in continuous mode depends on the image size setting.
Page 60: Interval Shooting: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Shooting Take photos automatically at intervals ranging from five seconds to three hours in five-second increments. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • The interval shooting setting is cleared when the camera is turned off. • The time until the next picture can be taken according to the shooting menu setting may be longer than the time set for interval shooting.
Page 61: White Balance: Adjusting Colors According To The Light Source
White Balance Adjust the white balance. ISO Setting Adjust ISO sensitivity. Edit Detection If pictures taken with [On] selected for this option are transferred to a computer, changes made after the images were recorded can be detected using image authentication software, including the supplied EC1 application. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ •...
Page 62: Focus
Focus Manual Focus (MF) Manual focus (MF) can be used to focus at a selected distance when the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. A focus bar is displayed in the picture display. Press and hold the MENU/OK button as required. •...
Page 63: Auto Bracket
Auto Bracket Choose the type of bracketing performed. Auto Bracket If [On] is selected, the camera will take three photos each time the shutter-release button is pressed: one underexposed by 0.5 EV, a second at current exposure settings, and a third overexposed by 0.5 EV. An icon is displayed when [On] is selected.
Page 64: Exposure Compensation
Exposure Compensation Use exposure compensation to vary exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between –2 and +2; negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. Exposure compensation may be required in the following situations: For backlighting When the background is particularly bright, the subject will appear dark (underexposed).
Page 65: White Balance
White Balance Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white. At purchase, the white balance mode is set to [Auto]. Change the setting in situations where the white balance is difficult to adjust effectively, such as when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources.
Page 66: Manual: Measuring White Balance
Manual Measure white balance. • After selecting [Manual] in the white balance menu and placing a blank piece of paper or other white object under the lighting you wish to measure, aim the camera at the object and press the DISP. button to measure white balance.
Page 67: Playback Menu
6 Playback Menu The options in the playback menu can be used to perform a variety of operations on existing pictures. To display the playback menu, select playback mode and press the MENU/OK button. Using the Menu Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the playback mode. Press the !"#$ buttons to display the desired file.
Page 68: Playback Menu Options
Playback Menu Options Resize You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size. Original l 4 : 3 F/l 4 : 3 N/j 3 : 2 F/e 4 : 3 F/c 4 : 3 F/ b 4 : 3 F a 4 : 3 F/a 4 : 3 N Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
Page 69: Recover File: Restoring Deleted Files
Recover File Restore deleted files. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Deleted files cannot be restored after performing any of the following operations. • Turning the camera off • Switching from playback mode to shooting mode • Using DPOF, Resize, Copy to Card from Internal Memory, Skew Correction, Contrast Correction or Trim •...
Page 70: Trim
Trim Create a cropped copy of the current photograph. Press 8 or 9 to adjust the crop size and press !, ", #, or $ to position the crop. Press the MENU/OK button to save the cropped image to a separate file. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Page 71 • The size of the image after cropping depends on the size of the original and the size of the crop (the crop displayed when you select [Trim] is the second largest; to select the largest crop, press 9). Original image size l 4 : 3 F/l 4 : 3 N (4000 ×...
Page 72: Contrast Correction
Contrast Correction Create copies that have been processed to adjust brightness and contrast. Highlight [Contrast Correction] in the playback menu and press $ to display a level slider and histogram. Press ! to make the photo brighter, or " to make it darker. Five settings are available.
Page 73: Skew Correction
Skew Correction Create copies that have been processed to reduce the effects of perspective on rectangular objects, such as message boards or business cards. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can use skew correction for still images shot with this camera. You cannot use skew correction for movies.
Page 74: Protect
Protect [Protect] allows you to protect files from being accidentally deleted. If [1 File] is selected, you can protect or unprotect the file selected by pressing the #$ buttons. If [Select All] or [Cancel All] is selected, you can protect or unprotect all files. Selecting Multiple Files Select [Sel Mult] to change the protect status of multiple individual files or of all files in a selected range.
Page 75: Dpof
Select the last frame and press the MENU/OK button. • Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select multiple ranges. Press the D button. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Sel. Indiv.] and [Sel. Range] can be selected directly if [Protect] is chosen in thumbnail view. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note that formatting deletes all files, including protected files.
Page 76: Viewing Pictures On Tv
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To remove the DPOF settings for multiple still images, follow the same steps described above to set the number of copies to print to [0] for each image, and then press the MENU/OK button. Viewing Pictures on TV To view pictures on a TV, connect the camera using the supplied AV cable.
Page 77: Setup Menu
7 Setup Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the setup menu from the shooting menu (GP.55) or playback menu (GP.65). Using the Menu Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting menu (or the playback menu) appears. Press # to highlight the tab for the current menu. Press ! or "...
Page 78: Setup Menu Options
Press MENU/OK, or press # and then MENU/OK. • The setup menu disappears and the camera is ready for shooting or playback. • The setup menu may appear depending on the setting. In this case, press the MENU/OK button to return to the shooting or playback screen.
Page 79: Adj Button Setting 1-4: Choosing Roles For The Adj. Button
ADJ Button Setting 1–4 Choose the role performed by the ADJ./MEMO button. AF Auxiliary Light If [On] is selected, the AF auxiliary light will light to assist autofocus. Operation Sounds Choose the sounds made by the camera. Available Settings Description All sounds on.
Page 80: Digital Zoom Image: Recording Photos Taken With Digital Zoom At Actual Size
Digital Zoom Image Choose [Auto Resize] to record pictures taken with digital zoom at actual size, [Normal] to enlarge image data from the center of the frame. Level Setting Adjust level indicator and level sound settings. Grid Guide Display Options Choose the type of framing grid available in shooting mode.
Page 81: Card Sequence No.: File Numbering Options
Card Sequence No. When you switch SD memory cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded card. Available Settings Description On (Continue Files names consist of “R” followed by a seven-digit number (e.g., numbering) “R0010001.jpg”), assigned in ascending order from 0010001 to 9999999.
Page 82: Cals Pic Quality: Choosing Picture Quality And Size For Cals Mode
CALS Pic Quality Choose picture quality and size options for CALS mode (GP.33). Start Date/Time Select [On] to display the current time and date when you turn the camera on and select shooting mode. Choose/Change Password Choose a password or change the current password. Passwords restrict access to some camera functions.
Page 83: Reg. My Settings
Reg. My Settings Save current camera settings in [MY1] or [MY2]. Settings saved in [MY1] are recalled when the mode dial is rotated to T , those saved in [MY2] when the mode dial is rotated to U. Set the camera to the desired settings. Select [Reg.
Page 84: Digital Zoom Image
Digital Zoom Image If [Normal] (the default option) is selected for [Digital Zoom Image] , digital zoom will enlarge image data from the center of the frame to create a picture at the current image size, creating a slightly grainy image.
Page 85: Choose/Change Password
Choose/Change Password Choose the password that must be entered to access password-protected settings (GP.85). The password can be a barcode or a phrase entered via an on-screen keyboard. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The current password is required to change an existing password. Barcode Frame the barcode in the picture display and press MENU/OK.
Page 86 Keyboard Enter a password of up to 16 characters. • Highlight characters using !, ", #, or $ and press MENU/OK to enter the highlighted character at the current cursor position (to delete the character at the current cursor position, select [Delete]).
Page 87: Password Protection
Password Protection Choose the camera functions protected with the password selected using [Choose/Change Password] (GP.83). Five options are available. Choose this option to allow unrestricted access to all camera functions. No password is required. Camera You will be prompted to enter a password when the camera is turned on.
Page 88: Sd Worm: Disabling Password Protection For Sd Worm Cards
A password is required to display the camera menus. The menus and ADJ. mode can not be used until the correct password is entered. Lost Passwords ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Do not forget your password. If you forget your password, contact one of the Ricoh offices listed on the back cover of this manual.
Page 89: Camera Memo Menu
8 Camera Memo Menu Using the Menu Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting menu (or the playback menu) appears. Press # to highlight the tab for the current menu. Press ! or " to highlight the camera memo menu tab. •...
Page 90: Camera Memo Menu Options
Camera Memo Menu Options Camera Memo Mode Choose from the following options: Available Settings Description Mode1 Mode2 Memo Skip When choosing memos with [Mode2] selected for [Camera Memo Mode], you can press and hold # or $ to skip memos with identical descriptions for a selected item.
Page 91: Display Memo At Startup
Display Memo at Startup Select [On] to display the camera memo dialog when the camera is turned on. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This option is only available if a memo list has been transferred to the camera. Memo Increment If [On] is selected, numbers that appear at the end of memo descriptions can be increased or decreased by pressing ! or ".
Page 92: Barcode Type: Choosing A Barcode Type
Barcode Type Choose from the following options: Available Settings Auto Linear QR Code, Micro QR Code, DataMatrix, PDF417, Micro PDF417, MaxiCode, EAN/UCC Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The camera can read linear barcodes of up to 32 digits and matrix barcodes of up to 2400 digits.
Page 93: Direct Printing
9 Direct Printing About the Direct Print Function The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer by connecting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You cannot print AVI files (movies) with this function.
Page 94: Printing Still Images
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Do not force the USB cable into the terminal. • Do not apply excessive force with the USB cable connected. • When using the USB cable, do not move the camera with the USB cable. • To prevent moisture or dust from entering the camera, close the terminal cover securely after disconnecting the USB cable.
Page 95 Selects whether to print on both sides of the paper. During duplex printing, one copy is printed for each still image. Only one copy is printed even if you selected more than one copy to print in Step 3 on P.94. Compatible Ricoh printers only.
Page 96: Printing Several Still Images
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • To specify the settings as the default settings next time the camera is connected to the printer, press the ADJ./MEMO button when the screen in Step 3 is displayed. Select [Yes] in the display at right and press the MENU/OK button. •...
Page 97: Printing Reports
Select [ Report Print] on the Direct Print menu. You can only select [Report Print] when the camera is connected to a Ricoh printer that supports PictBridge after setting [Paper Size] to [A4] on the menu. The layout that can be selected depends on the connected printer. For more details, see the documentation that came with the printer.
Page 98: 10 Downloading Images To Your Computer
10 Downloading Images to Your Computer The screen images shown here may differ from the images displayed on your computer depending on your computer OS. For Windows You can copy pictures to your computer with or without DL-10 software, which can be installed from the supplied CD. System Requirements for Using the Supplied CD-ROM The following environments are necessary for using the supplied CD- ROM.
Page 99: Cd-Rom Setup
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The CD-ROM supports Japanese, English, French and German. Operations are not guaranteed on operating systems with other languages. • 64-bit Windows Vista is not supported. • If your computer has an upgraded OS, the USB function may not work normally, so it cannot be supported.
Page 100: Installing Software
Display, manage, and edit existing images. Not supported under Windows 2000. Used to connect an earlier model Ricoh camera to a computer running Windows 98/Windows 98 SE/ Windows Me/Windows 2000. Not used with this camera. Used to connect an earlier model Ricoh camera to a computer running Windows XP/Windows Vista/ Windows 7.
Page 101 Click [Installing the software]. Windows 2000/Windows XP • After a while, the [Choose Setup Language] screen appears. Windows Vista/Windows 7 • If a [User Account Control] dialog is displayed, select [Yes] (Windows 7) or [Allow] (Windows Vista). After a short pause, the [Choose Setup Language] dialog will be displayed.
Page 102: Installing Other Software
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If EC1 is already installed on your computer, you cannot reinstall it. If you try to reinstall it, a message asking if you want to change or delete EC1 is displayed. To exit without changing or deleting EC1, click [Cancel]. Installing Other Software Click [Browse CD-ROM Content] to install the following software: Software...
Page 103 Click [Browse CD-ROM Content]. • The files on the CD-ROM are listed. Open the folder for your language in the [Adobe Reader] folder and double-click the Adobe Reader installer. • A screen appears to confirm user account management for Windows 7 and Windows Vista. Select [Continue]. Install Adobe Reader by following the messages displayed.
Page 104: Copying Pictures To Your Computer
Copying Pictures to Your Computer Follow the steps below to copy pictures to your computer. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. • Turn the camera off before connecting the USB cable. • The camera turns on automatically when a connection is established.
Page 105 Disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete. • Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] or [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the taskbar (the illustration above shows the icon for Windows XP) and select [Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device] or [Stop USB Mass Storage Device] from the menu that appears.
Page 106: For Macintosh
For Macintosh This camera supports the following Macintosh operating systems. • Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2 • Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.6.3 Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Although the software included in the CD-ROM cannot be used with Macintosh, it is possible to display the “Software User Guide” (note that Acrobat Reader is required to view the “Software User Guide”...
Page 107 Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the USB cable during image transfer. • Do not use force when connecting the cable or when handling the camera with the cable connected. Do not attempt to transport the camera while the USB cable is connected.
Page 108: 11 Appendices
11 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the screen, check the information on the reference page and take the corresponding action. Error Message Insert card. Set date. The file number limit has been exceeded. Unmatched File Insufficient memory.
Page 109: Camera Troubleshooting
Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem Cause The camera does not The battery is exhausted or not turn on. inserted. An unacceptable battery is used. The camera is automatically turned off by auto power off. The battery is loaded in wrong direction.
Page 110 Shooting Problem The camera does not shoot even if you press the shutter release button. Unable to view the shot image. Images do not appear on the picture display. Although the camera is set to auto focus, it is unable to focus. Although the camera is not in focus, the green frame appears in the...
Page 111 Problem Cause The picture is blurred You moved the camera when (The J symbol pressing the shutter release appears). button. When shooting in a dark place (such as indoors), the shutter speed slows down and pictures become easily blurred. The flash does not fire. The flash cannot be used in the Or, the flash cannot following cases:...
Page 112 Problem The image lacks natural color. The date or recording information does not appear on the screen. The brightness of the picture display changes during AF. Vertical streaks (“smear”) appear in photos. The level indicator is not displayed. The image is tilted even though it was shot with the level indicator in the middle or while...
Page 113 Playback/Deleting Problem Cause Cannot play back, or the The camera is not in playback playback screen does mode. not appear. The VIDEO/AV cable is not connected properly. The [Video Out Mode] setting is incorrect. The contents of the SD No SD memory card is loaded, or memory card cannot an SD memory card with no stored be played back, or the...
Page 114: Other Problems
Other Problems Problem Cannot load the SD memory card. The camera does not operate even when the buttons are pressed. The date is incorrect. The set date disappeared. Auto power off does not work. The operation sound cannot be heard. Images do not appear on the TV.
Page 115: Available Settings
Available Settings The following table lists the settings available in each shooting mode. N (Macro) * F (Flash) t (Self-timer) * Digital Zoom * Density Size Movie Size Picture Quality/Size Focus Multi AF * Spot AF Snap ∞ Exposure Metering Continuous Mode * Image Settings Auto Bracket *...
Page 116 Exposure Compensation White Balance * ISO Setting Edit Detection * Restore Defaults ADJ Button Setting 1–4 Exposure Comp. White Balance Quality Focus Image Expo. Metering Cont. Mode Auto Bracket Density Shooting Info. Display Frame Other than those above *13 Not available if [Black & White] is selected for [Image Settings]. *14 Disabled during auto bracketing and continuous shooting.
Page 117: Specifications
Specifications No. of effective pixels (camera) Approx. 12.10 million effective pixels Image Sensor 1/2.3˝ CCD (Approx. 12.40 total million pixels) Lens Focal Length 5.0 mm to 25 mm (equivalent to 28 mm to 140 mm on a 35-mm camera) F-aperture F3.5 to F5.5 Shooting Distance Normal shooting: Approx.
Page 118 Number of Still Image Recorded Pixels Movie Text Recording Media Recording 4000 × 3000 Data 3984 × 2656 Capacity 2592 × 1944 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 640 × 480 Recording Still Image File Format Movie Compression Format Other Major Shooting Functions Continuous mode, Self-timer (operation time: approx.
Page 119: Number Of Images That Can Be Stored
*1 The picture quality mode that can be set varies depending on the image size. *2 Compatible with DCF and DPOF. DCF is the abbreviation for “Design rule for Camera File system, ” a JEITA standard (Full compatibility with other devices is not guaranteed). *3 When the flash is set to [Flash Off ].
Page 120 • Fewer images can be recorded on SD WORM cards. The figures for SD WORM cards are given below. Mode l 4 : 3 F l 4 : 3 N j 3 : 2 F ([Movie] and e 4 : 3 F [Text mode] c 4 : 3 F excluded)
Page 121: Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When The Camera Is Turned Off
Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When the Camera Is Turned Off Turning the camera off may reset some function settings to their defaults. The table below indicates whether or not the function is reset to its default when the camera is turned off. Function Shooting Density...
Page 122 Function Setup AF Auxiliary Light Operation Sounds Volume Settings LCD Confirmation Time Auto Power Off Monitor Auto off Delay LCD Auto Dim Digital Zoom Image Level Setting Grid Guide Display Options Shooting Info. Display Frame Auto Rotate Card Sequence No. Date Settings Language/N Video Out Mode...
Page 123: Using A Wide Conversion Lens
Using a Wide Conversion Lens A wide conversion lens (DW-5) enables shooting at a lens magnification of 0.8 times (equivalent to a 35 mm camera’s 22 mm zoom in wide-angle). Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • When the wide conversion lens is attached, set the zoom position to the wide- angle end.
Page 124: Using The External Flash
Using the External Flash You can attach an external flash and other accessories (available in stores) to the accessory shoe. You can only use an external flash equipped with both of the following functions. • Slave flash function (flash is triggered in response to the firing of another flash) •...
Page 125: Using Your Camera Abroad
Using Your Camera Abroad Battery Charger (Model BJ-6) The battery charger can be used in regions with a current of 100–240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz. If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped wall outlet/plug, please consult your travel agent on a plug adapter suitable for wall outlets in your country of destination.
Page 126: Cautions On Use
• If any foreign object (metal, water, liquid) gets inside the camera, stop using the camera immediately. Turn the power off, remove the battery and memory card, and consult your nearest dealer or Ricoh Repair Center. • In cold climates, if the camera has water droplets adhering to its surface, they may freeze.
Page 127 • Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefore. • Be sure not to drop or apply any sudden force to the camera. •...
Page 128: Care And Storage
If dirt cannot be removed or the packing is damaged, request your nearest dealer or Ricoh Repair Center to replace the packing. • In the unlikely event that your camera fails to work properly, please consult your Ricoh Repair Center.
Page 129 If you use the camera frequently in a wet, sandy, or dusty environment, we recommend replacing the packing every year. The replacement will be performed by the Ricoh Repair Center on a chargeable basis. Precautions regarding care of your camera 1.
Page 130: Warranty And Servicing
In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh Repair Center. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh Repair Center.
Page 131: Information To The User
An AC adapter with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Product Name: DIGITAL CAMERA Model Number: G700 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
Page 132: Index
Index Accessory Shoe ... 14, 122 ADJ./MEMO Button ...15, 46 ADJ Button Setting ...46, 77 Adobe Reader ...100 AE/AF Target Shift ...47 AF Auxiliary Light ...14, 77 Auto Bracket ...57, 61 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp ... 15, 28, 31 Auto Power Off...25, 77 Auto Rotate ...78 Auto Shooting Mode ...13, 27 AV Cable ...12, 74...
Page 133 Memo Increment...89 Memo Skip ...88 Memo Warning ...88 MENU/OK Button... 15, 55, 65, 75, 87 Microphone ...14 Mode Dial ...13, 14 Monitor Auto off Delay ...77 Movie ...48, 51 Movie Size ...56 My Settings Mode (MY) ...13, 33 Neck strap ...12 Operation Sounds ...77 Optional Filter ...121 Password Protection ...
Page 134 Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) (from outside the UK) Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) (außerhalb Deutschlands) France (à partir de la France) (en dehors de la France) Italia (dall'Italia) (dall'estero) España (desde España) (desde fuera de España) http://www.service.ricohpmmc.com/ 0203 239 6327 +44 203 239 6327 06331 268 438...
Page 135: If A Problem Arises
To reduce the environmental loads of digital cameras, Ricoh is also trying to solve the great subjects of “Saving energy by reducing power consumption” and “Reducing environment-affecting chemical substances contained in products”.

Ricoh G700 User Manual

Basic Operations

Packing List

How to Use the Mode Dial

Names of Parts

Picture Display

Getting Ready

Basic Shooting

Playing Back Images

Deleting Files

Button

Advanced Operations

1 ADJ. Button Functions

2 Scene Mode

3 Shooting and Viewing Movies

4 Memos

5 Shooting Menu

6 Restore Defaults: Restoring Default Shooting Menu Settings

Playback Menu

7 Setup Menu

8 Camera Memo Menu

9 Direct Printing

10 Downloading Images to Your Computer

11 Appendices

Quick Links

Advanced Operations

Troubleshooting

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