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Introduction This Start Guide provides information on the preparation and basic use of the camera. For proper camera operation, thoroughly read this Start Guide before using the camera. Be sure to keep this Start Guide for future reference. For detailed information on how to use the camera, refer to the Operating Manual (PDF in English) available on the RICOH IMAGING COMPANY website.
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Trademarks • Microsoft, Windows, and Microsoft Teams are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. • Skype is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries.
Safety Precautions Warning Symbols Various symbols are used throughout this Start Guide 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 Danger death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
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Warning 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 plug from the outlet.
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Keep the battery and SD memory card used in the camera out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing. The battery and memory card are harmful if swallowed. Seek medical assistance immediately. Keep the camera out of the reach of children. For children, accidents may occur because they cannot understand the contents of “Safety Precau- tions”...
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Caution Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a damaged battery, rinse the area with water immediately. (Do not use soap.) If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the camera and wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery.
Contents Introduction ............................. 1 Safety Precautions.......................... 3 Checking the Contents of the Package .................. 9 Names and Functions of the Working Parts ...............10 Operating Controls ............................12 Indicators on the Monitor ......................14 Shooting Screen ............................14 Playback Screen .............................15 Setting the Battery and a Memory Card ................16 Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card....................
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Saving Frequently Used Settings ....................39 Saving the Settings ............................39 Using the User Mode ........................... 39 Appendix ............................40 Using the Camera as a Webcam....................... 40 Main Specifications ............................41 Using the Camera Abroad .......................... 46 Precautions for Use ............................46 Camera Care and Storage .......................... 49 Warranty Policy ..............................51 Regulatory Compliance Statements ......................
Checking the Contents of the Package PENTAX WG-8 Rechargeable USB power Power plug battery (DB-110) adapter (AC-U2) Macro stand (O-MS3) USB cable (I-USB173) Hand strap (O-ST104) Start Guide (this document) Regarding Waterproof Design Macro Stand ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The macro stand is used to keep a distance of 1 cm between the lens and the subject. Attach the macro stand to the camera by screwing it into the lens.
Names and Functions of the Working Parts AF assist light Flash Microphone Strap eyelet Lens Microphone Speaker Remote control receiver Ring light Power button lamp Strap eyelet Monitor Strap eyelet Remote control receiver...
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Tripod screw hole HDMI® micro output terminal (Type D) Release lever USB terminal (USB Type-C) Battery/card cover...
Operating Controls 1 2 3 Mode dial Flash/Left button (l/c) Changes the capture mode. Changes the flash mode. Shutter release button (z) Moves the cursor to the left when an item is selected. Press to capture images. Focus/Down button (s/b) Press halfway to activate autofocus.
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Green/Delete button (i) Press to perform shooting in the green mode. When a function is assigned to the button, press to call the assigned function. In the playback mode, press to delete images. Zoom button (4 (T)/5 (W)) Changes the zoom magnification. 10 Drive/Up button (w/a) Changes the drive mode.
Setting the Battery and a Memory Card Inserting the Battery and a Memory Card Make sure that the camera power is off. Slide the release lever on the bottom of the camera toward OPEN, and slide the battery/card cover to the right to open it.
Memo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Saved images can be copied between the internal memory and the memory card. • The storage capacity varies depending on the memory card. Charging the Battery Insert the power plug to the USB power adapter. Open the battery/card cover, and connect the USB cable to the USB terminal.
Initial Settings Turning the Camera On Press the power button. When the power button is pressed again, the power turns off. Setting the Language and the Date and Time Use ab to select a language and press e. Set the display format and the date Date Adjustment and time.
Formatting a Memory Card Press f. Press c, and use ab to select E. Setup Format [Card] Format [Internal M] New folder options Standard File name Standard File Sequence No. Reset File Number Embed Info Exit Exit Press d, select [Format [Card]], and press d. When formatting the internal memory, select [Format [Internal M]].
How to Change Function Settings Using the Button Using the Direct Keys Quick settings are possible by pressing abcd in the shooting mode. The following functions can be activated. a (w) Drive Mode b (s) Focus Mode c (l) Flash Mode Press and hold d (x) GPS On/Off...
Using the ADJ. Mode The functions assigned to the movie button in [ADJ Button Setting 1] to [ADJ Button Setting 5] of the D menu can be easily recalled. Set [Movie Button] to [Off] in the D menu. The ADJ. mode is enabled. Press the movie button in the shooting mode.
Using the Menus Most functions are set from the menus. Press f. When changing the menu type, press Shooting c, and use ab to select a type. Focus Standard Multi Auto Macro Focus Assist Shooting menu AE Metering Divide ISO Setting AUTO Movie menu AUTO ISO Range...
Menu List The following menus are available. (The underlined settings and the square-bracketed settings are the default settings.) A Shooting Menu Focus Standard, Macro, 1cm Macro, PF, Infinity, MF Multi, Spot, Tracking Auto Macro On, Off Focus Assist On, Off AE Metering Divide, Center, Spot ISO Setting...
Date Imprint Date, Date & Time, Time, Off IQ Enhancer On, Off B Movie Menu Recorded Pixels 4K 30fps, FullHD 30fps, HD 60fps, HD 30fps On, Off Microphone On, Off Wind Suppression On, Off Movie SR On, Off Movie SR+ On, Off C Playback Menu Image Copy...
E Setup Menu Format [Card] — Format [Internal M] — New folder options Standard, Date, Custom File name Standard, Custom File Sequence No. On, Off Reset File Number — Embed Info On, Off Copyright Info A freely defined string of 32 characters Copyright Print On(OVR), On(New), Off Copyright Position...
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Date Adjustment Date Format: Y/M/D, D/M/Y, M/D/Y Date: January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2045 Time: 00:00 to 23:59 World Time Select Time: Hometown, Destination Hometown: City, DST Destination: City, DST Initialized Setting Still, Movie, Playback, Customize, Setup, Quality Reset —...
Setting the Capture Mode Turn the mode dial to select capture modes. Takes images with the recorded pixels and quality level set in [CALS Pixels] and CALS Mode [CALS Quality] of the D menu. The aspect ratio is fixed to [4:3]. Takes images with the optimal capture mode automatically selected by the cam- Auto Mode era.
Taking Still Images Shooting in the Auto Mode Set the mode dial to S. Use 4 (T)/5 (W) to change the zoom magnification. Press z halfway. The capture mode is selected, and the focus is adjusted. 1/400 1/400 F5.6 F5.6 Press z fully.
Shooting in the Scene Mode Set the mode dial to T. Press f. Use abcd to select a scene. Scene Mode Combines 3 images into a single image delivering a wider dynamic range image Cancel Cancel Interval Shooting Handheld Night Snap Interval Movie Night Scene High Speed Movie...
Recording Movies Movies can be directly recorded even when the mode dial is set to a mode other than B. Set [Movie Button] to [On] in the D menu. Movie recording with the movie button is enabled. Press the movie button. Recording starts.
Setting the Focus Mode Press s (b) in the shooting mode. Use ab to select a setting. Focus Mode Focus Mode Standard Standard Cancel Cancel Focuses on the subject at a distance of 50 cm or more from the camera when z is pressed halfway.
Focusing Manually (Manual Focus) Select [MF] in Step 2 on p.32, and press e. Use ab to set a focus distance. When e is pressed and held, the center of the screen is magnified. Pressing and holding e again restores the normal display.
Setting the Flash Press l (c) in the shooting mode. Use ab to select a setting. Flash Mode Flash Mode Auto Auto Cancel Cancel Fires the flash according to conditions. Auto Does not fire the flash. Flash Off Always fires the flash. Flash On Fires the flash according to conditions while reducing the red-eye phenom- enon.
Setting the Drive Mode Press w (a) in the shooting mode. Use ab to select a setting. Drive Mode Drive Mode Cancel Cancel Releases the shutter about 10 seconds after z is pressed. Self-Timer10s Releases the shutter about 2 seconds after z is pressed. Self-Timer 2s Performs continuous shooting while z is pressed.
Playback Playing Back Images Press g. The camera switches to the playback mode and the last image you took is displayed. View an image. Displays the previous or next image. Press and hold cd Fast-reverses/Fast-forwards playback. Reverses/Forwards playback by 10 images. Deletes the image.
Displaying Multiple Images Press 5 (W) in the single image 05/05/2024 05/05/2024 10:00 10:00 LAST FILE LAST FILE display of playback mode. The images are displayed in 20 thumbnails. 100-0630 100-0630 1/60 1/60 F3.5 F3.5 EV+0.5 EV+0.5 Moves the selection frame. abcd 5 (W)/4 (T) Switches between the 20-thumbnail display, the 81-thumbnail display, and the folder (calendar) display.
Deleting Files Press i in the playback mode. Select the deletion method, and press e. When [Delete All] is selected, proceed to Step 5. Select the images to delete. 05/05/2024 05/05/2024 10:00 10:00 99999 99999 Sel/Cancel Sel/Cancel Delete Delete Moves the selection frame. abcd Selects/Deselects an image.
Saving Frequently Used Settings You can assign frequently used shooting settings to the mode dial P and Q so that you can easily recall the settings. The following settings can be saved. • Capture mode • A/B menu settings (with exceptions) •...
The AF assist light turns on and the camera enters the UVC mode. Fix the camera on a tripod or similar device. Start the web conferencing software and select “PENTAX WG-8” in the camera settings of the software. To exit the UVC mode, turn the camera off.
Main Specifications Camera Lens PENTAX lens, 11 elements in 9 groups (5 aspherical lens elements) Focal Length 5 to 25 mm 35 mm Equivalent Focal Approx. 28 to 140 mm Length Maximum Aperture F3.5 (W) to F5.5 (T) Zoom Mag-...
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Exposure Metering System Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot Control metering Exposure Compensation ±2 EV (1/3 EV steps) Capture Mode Auto Picture, Program, HDR, Handheld Night Snap, Movie, High Speed Movie, Digital Microscope, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Underwater, Underwater Movie, Interval Shooting, Interval Movie, Surf &...
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Dimensions Approx. 118.2 mm (W) × 65.5 mm (H) × 33.1 mm (D) (4.7 in. (W) × 2.6 in. (H) × 1.3 in. (D)) (excluding operating controls and protrusions) Weight Approx. 242 g (8.5 oz) (including the dedicated battery and SD memory card) Approx.
USB Power Adapter AC-U2 Power Supply 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz), 0.2 A Output 5.0 VDC, 1000 mA Average Active Efficiency No-Load Power Con- 70 mW sumption Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) * It depends on the operating temperature of the camera. Storage Temperature -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) Dimensions...
Image Storage Capacity The following table shows the approximate number of images and record- ing time (in seconds) of movies that can be saved in the internal memory and a memory card in various formats. Memory Card Internal Memory Recorded Aspect (8 GB) Pixels...
Using the Camera Abroad USB Power Adapter (AC-U2), AC Adapter (K-AC166), and Battery Charger (BJ-11) These products are for use with currents of 100 to 240 V and 50 or 60 Hz. Before traveling, purchase a travel adapter for connection to the type of out- lets used at your destination.
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• When the cover is opened, water droplets may be on the inside of the cover. In this case, clean them out before use. • If the mode dial is not operated for a long time, it may become difficult to turn due to its waterproof structure.
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• To prevent damage to the product, do not insert objects into the holes in the micro- phone and speaker coverings. • Take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning properly before using it on important occasions such as travel or weddings. We recommend that you keep this document and spare batteries at hand.
• After charging the battery, do not immediately charge it again. • Charge the battery at an ambient temperature between 10°C and 40°C (50°F and 104°F). Charging the battery at a high temperature can deteriorate the battery. Charging at a low temperature may prevent full charging. •...
Storage • Do not store the camera where it will be exposed to: Extreme heat or humidity, large changes in temperature or humidity Dust, dirt, sand Severe vibration Prolonged contact with chemicals including pesticides, or with vinyl or rubber products Strong magnetic fields (for example, in the vicinity of a monitor, transformer, or magnet) •...
Warranty Policy All our cameras purchased through authorized bona fide photographic distribution channels are guaranteed against defects of material or workmanship for a period of twelve months from the date of your purchase. Service will be rendered, and defective parts will be replaced without cost to you within that period, provided the camera does not show evidence of impact, sand or liquid damage, mishandling, tampering, battery or chemical corrosion, operation contrary to operating instructions, or modification by an unauthorized repair shop.
Regulatory Compliance Statements For Customers in Europe Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equip- ment and Used Batteries 1. In the European Union These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying docu- ments mean that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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Notice to Users in Countries that Require the CE Marking This product complies with the essential requirements and provisions. RE Directive 2014/53/EU The EU Declaration of Conformity is available by accessing the URL: https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/declaration_of_conformity.html and selecting the product applicable. Importer (CE Marking): RICOH IMAGING EUROPE S.A.S. 7-9, avenue Robert Schuman, 94150 Rungis, FRANCE Manufacturer: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
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Notice to Users in Countries that Require the UKCA Marking This product complies with the essential requirements and provisions. Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 The UK Declaration of Conformity is available by accessing the URL: https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/declaration_of_conformity.html and selecting the product applicable. Manufacturer : RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Operating Manual The Operating Manual (PDF in English) containing detailed information on how to use the camera, including various shooting methods and settings, is available on the RICOH IMAGING COMPANY website. Please download and use it as needed. Operating Manual download page: https://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_manual.
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