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  • Page 1 Digital Camera Start Guide To ensure the best performance from your camera, please read this manual before using the camera.
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this RICOH WG-5 GPS Digital Camera. This Start Guide provides information on how to get your RICOH WG-5 GPS ready for use and its basic operations. To ensure proper operation, please read this Start Guide before using the camera.

  • Page 3: Using Your Camera Safely

    To users of this camera • Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the display, damage the stored data, or affect the camera’s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

  • Page 4: About The Camera

    About the Camera Warning • Do not attempt to take the camera apart or modify the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is a danger of electric shock if the camera is taken apart. • If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.

  • Page 5: About The Battery

    Caution • Do not place or drop heavy objects on or forcefully bend the USB cable or AC plug cord. Doing so may damage the cord. Should the cord be damaged, consult your nearest service center. • Do not touch or short-circuit the terminal area of the USB cable or AC plug cord while the cord is plugged in.

  • Page 6: Care To Be Taken During Handling

    Care to be Taken During Handling Before Using Your Camera • When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or when traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc.

  • Page 7: Storing Your Camera

    Storing Your Camera • Avoid storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled. Remove the camera from its case and store it in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage. • Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Using Your Camera Safely..................1 Care to be Taken During Handling................ 4 Contents........................ 6 Checking the Contents of the Package ..............7 Names of Parts......................8 Names of Operating Parts..................9 Display Indications ....................12 Display in A Mode ..................... 12 Display in Q Mode ....................

  • Page 9: Checking The Contents Of The Package

    Checking the Contents of the Package Camera Carabiner strap USB cable RICOH WG-5 GPS O-ST161 (*1) I-USB7 (*1) Rechargeable lithium-ion Power adapter D-PA135/ Macro stand battery D-LI92 (*1) AC plug adapter D-PL135 (*2) O-MS2 Start Guide (this manual) Regarding Waterproof Design *1 Available as optional accessories.

  • Page 10: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Front Power button/Power lamp (green) Lens Self-timer lamp/ Focus assist light Shutter release button Flash Sub-display Microphones Remote control receiver Strap lug LED Macro Lights Back Display Release latch Remote control receiver Battery cover Tripod socket Speakers Battery cover lock USB/AV terminal HDMI terminal...

  • Page 11: Names Of Operating Parts

    Names of Operating Parts Power button Turns the camera on and off (p.22). Shutter release button A Mode: Focuses the camera on the subject when pressed halfway in Still Picture Capture Mode (except when the focus mode is set to 3, s, and \) (p.32). Takes a still picture when pressed down fully (p.33).

  • Page 12: Movie Button

    Movie button A Mode: Starts movie recording in Still Picture Capture Mode (p.47). Four-way controller A Mode: : Changes the drive mode (p.38). : Displays the Capture Mode Palette (p.36). : Changes the flash mode (p.41). : Changes the focus mode (p.42). (23) : Adjusts the focus when the focus mode is set to \ (p.43).
  • Page 13 Green/i button A Mode: Switches to 9 (Green) mode. Calls up the assigned function. Q Mode: Switches from single-image display to the Delete screen (p.52). Switches from 6- or 12-image display to the Select & Delete screen. Switches from folder display to the calendar display screen. Switches from calendar display to the folder display screen.

  • Page 14: Display Indications

    Display Indications Display in A Mode The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4 button: “Normal Display”, “Histogram + Info”, “Electronic Compass Display”, “Grid Display”, “No Info”, “LCD Off”. Normal Display/Histogram + Info/Grid Display in Still Picture Capture Mode 1 to 18 and A1 appear when “Normal Display”...
  • Page 15 * 6 and 7 are only displayed when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. * For 8, M appears if the shutter release button is pressed halfway when [Shake Reduction] in the [A Rec. Mode] menu is set to [Sensor Shift] or [Dual]. l appears when [Shake Reduction] is set to [Off].

  • Page 16: Display In Q Mode

    Display in Q Mode The display shows the shooting information of the image in playback mode. The display changes in the following sequence each time you press the 4 button: Normal Display/Info 1 in Playback Mode (All of the display items are displayed here for explanatory purposes.) The display shows information such as the shooting conditions.

  • Page 17: Guide Display

    * If there are overexposed highlight areas in the image, they will blink red on the display, and if there are underexposed shadow areas, they will blink yellow. * “-” appears at C1 and C2 when [Pressure Sensor] is set to [Off]. (height) appears at C1 and (air pressure) at C2 when [Not underwater] is selected for [Camera Location] in [Pressure Sensor].

  • Page 18: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera Installing the Battery Use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI92 that is provided with the camera. Battery lock lever Release latch Battery cover lock Battery cover Battery Slide the battery cover lock as indicated by 1, and release the lock.

  • Page 19: Removing The Battery

    Slide the battery cover lock in the opposite direction indicated by 1. Make sure that the yellow indicator cannot be seen and the cover is completely locked. Removing the Battery Open the battery cover. Push the battery lock lever towards 4. The battery will be ejected.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Connect the supplied power adapter (D-PA135) to the camera and charge the battery before using it for the first time or after a long period of non-use, or when the [Battery depleted] message appears. Power lamp While charging: Blinks Charging finished: Turns off To power outlet Power adapter...
  • Page 21 • Do not use the supplied power adapter (D-PA135) for any other purpose than that of connecting to this camera and charging the designated battery. Doing otherwise may cause a connected device to be damaged or overheated. • The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged.

  • Page 22: Installing An Sd Memory Card

    Installing an SD Memory Card This camera uses SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards or SDXC Memory Cards. Captured images are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is inserted in the camera. They are saved in the built-in memory if a card is not inserted (p.22).
  • Page 23 SD Memory Battery cover SD Memory Card Card socket Slide the battery cover lock as indicated by 1, and release the lock. Slide the release latch as indicated by 2, and open the battery cover towards 3. Insert an SD Memory Card into the SD Memory Card socket so that the label is facing toward the front of the camera (the side with the lens).

  • Page 24: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera On and Off Press the power button. The camera turns on and both the power lamp and display turn on. If the [Language/ ] screen or [Date Adjustment] screen appears when you turn the camera on, follow the procedure on p.23 to set the display language and/or current date and time.

  • Page 25: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings The [Language/ ] screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time. Perform the operations in “Setting the Display Language” below to set the language, and in “Setting the Date and Time” (p.24) to set the current date and time. Setting the Display Language Use the four-way controller (2345) to choose the display language.

  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time and the display format. Press the four-way controller (5). The frame moves to [mm/dd/yy]. Use the four-way controller (23) Date Adjustment to choose the date and time Date Format mm/dd/yy display format.

  • Page 27: Setting The Camera Functions

    Setting the Camera Functions To change the camera settings, press the 3 button to display the [A Rec. Mode] menu or [W Setting] menu. Functions for playing back and editing images can be accessed from the Playback Mode Palette. Operating the Menus There are three types of menus: [A Rec.
  • Page 28 • Available button and key operations appear on the display during menu operation. • The 3 button function varies depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications. MENU Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen. MENU Returns to the previous screen with the current settings.

  • Page 29: Menu List

    Menu List The following list shows the items that can be set with the menus and provides descriptions of each item. [A Rec. Mode] Menu This menu provides the functions related to taking still pictures and recording movies. Default Setting Item Description (Shooting mode:A)
  • Page 30 For choosing whether to display the Electronic Level electronic level for detecting the tilt of the O (On) camera For mounting the RICOH Wide Lens Adapter On P (Off) Conversion Lens DW-5 (optional) *IQ Enhancer = Image Quality Enhancer • Use the 9 (Green) mode to enjoy easy picture-taking with standard settings, regardless of the settings made from the [A Rec.
  • Page 31 Item Description Default Setting For staying focused on the subject while Enable Autofocus P (Off) recording movies Enable Optical For using the optical zoom while recording P (Off) Zoom movies [W Setting] Menu Item Description Default Setting For saving current camera settings so Save as E Cancel they can be retrieved in E mode.
  • Page 32 Item Description Default Setting For setting whether to display Guide Display explanations for selected items in Capture O (On) Mode Palette and Playback Mode Palette For returning settings other than the date Reset and time, language and world time to their Cancel defaults Delete All...

  • Page 33: Resetting To Default Settings (Reset)

    Resetting to Default Settings (Reset) You can reset the camera settings to their defaults. Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Reset] in the [W Setting] menu. Press the four-way controller (5). The [Reset] screen appears. Use the four-way controller (2) to Reset select [Reset].

  • Page 34: Taking Still Pictures

    Taking Still Pictures Taking Pictures This camera has various functions and shooting modes that support a wide array of scenes and subjects. This section explains shooting with the default settings when shipped. Press the power button. The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is called Still Picture Capture Mode.
  • Page 35 Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. The flash discharges automatically depending on the light conditions. The image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review) and is saved to the SD Memory Card or the built-in memory. •...

  • Page 36: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom You can use the zoom to change the captured area. Press the W/T button in A mode. Zoom ratio W Wide (left) Zoom bar Widens the area that is captured by the camera. 28.8 28.8 T Tele (right) Enlarges the subject.

  • Page 37: Setting The Shooting Mode

    Intelligent Zoom Recorded Pixels Digital zoom (The zoom ratio includes the 4x optical zoom.) Not Available (4x optical zoom only) Equivalent to Approx. 18x approx. 28.8x Approx. 28.8x (same as digital zoom) (*) V can be set only when (Report) mode is set. •...
  • Page 38 The following modes can be selected from the Capture Mode Palette. Item Description Page The camera automatically selects the appropriate shooting mode from the following fifteen modes Standard Night Scene Night Scene Portrait Landscape Flower Portrait ⎯ Auto Picture Sport Candlelight Blue Sky Portrait×...
  • Page 39 Item Description Page For capturing portraits. Reproduces a healthy ⎯ Portrait and bright skin tone Shoots a series of images at a specified interval ⎯ Interval Shot of time ⎯ Underwater For capturing images underwater ⎯ Underwater Movie Use this mode for taking underwater movies Shoots a series of images at a specified interval, ⎯...

  • Page 40: Using The Self-Timer

    • In shooting modes other than R (Program), b (Shutter Priority), (Handheld Night Snap), C (Movie), (Digital Microscope), (Interval Shot), (Interval Movie), (High Speed Movie), c (Time-Lapse Movie), (1cm-Macro Movie), c (Digital SR), and A (Night Scene), Saturation, Contrast, Sharpness, White Balance, etc. are automatically set to the optimal settings for the selected mode.
  • Page 41 Press the shutter release button to take a picture. The countdown starts and the remaining seconds are displayed on the screen. If you select g The self-timer lamp and all of the LED Macro Lights turn on. From 5 seconds before shooting, the LED Macro Lights turn off in order from the top right.

  • Page 42: Setting The Shooting Functions

    Setting the Shooting Functions Using the Rec. Mode Menu Items Settings for shooting are mostly set from the [A Rec. Mode] menu. Refer to explanations for each function on how to make these settings. Press the 3 button in Still Picture Capture Mode. The [A Rec.

  • Page 43: Selecting The Flash Mode

    • Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected shooting mode. • The 3 button function varies depending on the screen. Refer to the guide indications. Exit Exits the menu and returns to the original screen. MENU Returns to the previous screen with the current settings.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Focus Mode

    (Underwater) mode, (Flash Off + Flash On (2 shots)) appears instead of c (Auto + Red-eye) and d (Flash On + Red- Flash Mode Flash Mode eye) as shown on the right. Flash Off+Flash On Flash Off+Flash On When you select (Flash Off + Flash On (2 shots) (2 shots)
  • Page 45 Press the four-way controller (5) Focus Mode Focus Mode Focus Mode in A mode. Standard Standard Standard The [Focus Mode] screen appears. The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (23). MENU MENU Cancel...
  • Page 46 Press the 4 button. The focus is locked and the camera returns to capture mode. After the focus is locked, you can press the four-way controller (5) again to display the \ indicator and readjust the focus. The shooting mode and drive mode cannot be changed while the \ indicator is displayed.

  • Page 47: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Recording Movies This mode enables you to record movies. Sound is recorded at the same time. Use the four-way controller (2345) to select C (Movie) from the Capture Mode Palette. Press the 4 button. The C (Movie) mode is selected and the camera returns to capture mode.
  • Page 48 • The angle of view may change, depending on the number of recorded pixels for movies. • The image may be distorted, depending on recording conditions. Press the shutter release button fully. Recording stops. Playing Back a Movie 1p.48 • You can use the optical zoom and autofocus functions while recording movies when [Enable Autofocus] and [Enable Optical Zoom] are set to O (On) in the [C Movie] menu.

  • Page 49: Recording A Movie Quickly Using The Movie Button

    Recording a Movie Quickly Using the Movie Button This camera starts/stops movie recording simply by pressing the Movie button, without selecting C (Movie) from the Capture Mode Palette. This is useful when you want to start recording quickly. Press the Movie button. Recording starts.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Playing Back Still Pictures Press the Q button after taking a File number picture. 10 100 - 003 100 - 0038 0038 The camera enters Q mode and the image appears on the display. Displaying one image in full in Q mode (default setting) is called single-image display.

  • Page 51: Using The Playback Functions

    The following operations can be performed during playback. Four-way controller (2) Pauses playback Zoom button right (y) Increases the volume Zoom button left (f) Reduces the volume Press and hold the four-way controller (5) Fast-forwards playback Press and hold the four-way controller (4) Fast-reverses playback The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.
  • Page 52 100 - 0038 100 - 0038 10 100 - 003 100 - 0038 0038 ' 1 0 / 0 2 / 0 2 1 4 : 2 5 Edit 02/02/'12 14:25 ' 1 0 / 0 2 / 0 2 1 4 : 2 5 02/02/'12 14:25 Edit...
  • Page 53 Playback Mode Palette Playback Mode Description Default Setting For continuously playing back ⎯ Slideshow images. Screen or sound effects can be set Rotates captured images. Useful Image Rotation Normal when viewing vertical images on a TV Reduces the size of faces in the Small Face Filter Approx.

  • Page 54: Deleting Images

    Deleting Images Delete images that you do not want to keep. Deleting a Single Image You can delete a single image. Protected images cannot be deleted. Enter Q mode and use the four-way controller (45) to choose the image you want to delete. Press the i button.

  • Page 55: About The Gps

    About the GPS Precautions for Using the GPS • The GPS function is set to off as the default. To use it, set [GPS On/Off] to [On]. • GPS satellites always move. Depending on conditions (location, time etc.), positioning may take longer or be impossible. •...

  • Page 56: Preparation For Using The Gps Function

    Hereby, RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD., declares that this SG761 GPS Module/GYSFDMASA-P2 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 57: Recording Gps Information On Captured Images

    • When [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], the camera performs positioning regularly even while the camera power is off, which reduces the battery life. Estimated battery life: Approx. 60 hr. (When receiving GPS information continuously with [GPS On/Off] set to [On], [Logging Interval] set to [15sec.], and the camera turned off.) •...
  • Page 58 • For a movie, the GPS information obtained at the start of recording is recorded. • For divided movie files, the GPS information before dividing is displayed. • For a movie with a title picture, the GPS information of the movie is displayed.

  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix Main Specifications Type Fully automatic compact digital camera with built-in zoom lens Number of Effective Approx. 16 megapixels Pixels Image Sensor 1/2.3 inch CMOS Number of Recorded Still (4608 x 3456), (3456 x 3456), (4608 x 2592), 6 (3072 x 2304), Pixels (3072 x 1728), f (2592 x 1944), (2592 x 1464), h (2048 x 1536),...
  • Page 60 Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Recording Time Still 2 GB Built-in Memory SD Memory Card 1078 (4608 x 3456) 1307 (3456 x 3456) 1307 (4608 x 2592) 1205 1921 (3072 x 2304) 1499 2119 (3072 x 1728) 1499 2119 (2592 x 1944) 1024 1921 2794...
  • Page 61 White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light (Daylight Colors/Daylight White/White Light), Manual Lens Focal Length 4.5 - 18.0 mm (approx. 25 - 100 mm in 35 mm format equivalent) Maximum F2.0 (W) - F4.9 (T) Aperture Lens Construction 9 elements in 7 groups (4 aspherical elements) Zoom Type Electrically driven Optical Zoom...
  • Page 62 Face Detection Detection of up to 32 people’s faces (up to 31 face detection frames on the display), Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Self-portrait Assist, Self-portrait Assist + Smile Capture * Face Detection AE is available only when the camera detects the subject’s face.
  • Page 63 Approx. 125 (W) x 64.5 (H) x 32 (D) mm (approx. 4.9 (W) x 2.5 (H) x 1.3 (D) inches) (excluding operating or protruding parts) Weight RICOH WG-5 GPS: Approx. 216 g (approx. 7.6 oz.) (excluding battery and SD Memory Card) Approx.

  • Page 64: Warranty Policy

    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.
  • Page 65 For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 66: Declaration Of Conformity

    The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR §15.101 to §15.109. Product Name: Digital Camera Model Number: RICOH WG-5 GPS Contact person: Customer Service Manager Date and Place: March, 2015, Colorado...

  • Page 67: Information On The Operating Manual

    An Operating Manual (PDF) containing information on how to use this camera is available. Please download it from our website. Operating Manual Download: http://www.ricoh-imaging.com/manuals/ Regarding User Registration In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the user registration, which can be found on our website.
  • Page 68 23D, Jun Yao International Plaza, 789 Zhaojiabang CO., LTD. Road, Xu Hui District, Shanghai, 200032, CHINA (http://www.ricoh-imaging.com.cn) http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english • Specifications and external dimensions are subject to change without notice. QGWG5171/EN Copyright © RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. 2015 FOM 01.03.2015 Printed in Europe...

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