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 CX3. "Camera User Guide" (This booklet) Camera User Guide This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera.
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./OK Button ... 44 Shifting the AE and AF Targets ... 45 Using the Fn (Function) Button Assigning a Role to the Fn Button ... 47 Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting ... 47 Locking the Exposure ...
Page 9 Movie Size: Choosing a Frame Size for Movies ... 67 Density: Adjusting Contrast in Text Mode ... 67 Size: Choosing the Size of Photographs Taken in Text Mode ... 67 Focus: Choosing How the Camera Focuses... 67 Pre-AF: Improving Shutter Response ... 68 Exposure Metering: Choosing How the Camera Sets Exposure ...
Page 10 Flag Function Display: Viewing Flagged Images ... 80 Export Still Images: Exporting Selected Images from an MP File ... 80 Resize: Creating Small Copies of Images ... 80 Trim: Creating Cropped Copies ... 80 Level Compensation: Creating Copies with Modified Brightness and Contrast...
Page 11 AF Auxiliary Light: Assisting Autofocus ... 93 Operation Sounds: Choosing the Sounds Made by the Camera ... 94 Volume Settings: Controlling Volume ... 94 LCD Confirmation Time: Displaying Photos After Shooting ... 94 Auto Power Off: Camera Power Saving ... 94 LCD Auto Dim: Picture Display Power Saving ...
Page 12 Appendices Troubleshooting ... 112 Error Messages ... 112 Camera Troubleshooting ... 113 Available Settings ... 118 Specifications ... 122 Number of Images That Can Be Stored ... 124 Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When the Camera Is Turned Off ... 126 Using Your Camera Abroad ...
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 ...25 Playing Back Images ...32 Deleting Files ...35 Changing the Display with the DISP.
Page 14: Packing List
Remove the end of the neck strap from the buckle and attach it as shown in the illustration. • 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 Auto Shooting Mode Automatically sets the optimal My Settings Mode MY1, MY2 Movie Mode Scene Auto Mode S-AUTO Scene Mode...
Page 16: Names Of Parts
Camera Front View Mode Dial Shutter Release Button POWER Button Microphone Lens Cover Zoom Lever z (Telephoto)/Z (Wide-angle) 8 (Enlarged View)/9 (Thumbnail View) Flash AF Auxiliary Light/ Self-Timer Lamp Lens Names of Parts Item Name Refer to P.13, 25, 31, 52, 56, 58, 61 P.25 P.23...
Page 17 Rear View 3 4 5 Item Name Picture Display Strap Eyelet Terminal Cover Speaker USB Terminal AV Output Terminal N ( Macro) ADJ./OK Button F ( Flash) 6 ( Playback) Button MENU Button Fn (Function) Button t ( Self-timer)/D ( Delete) Button DISP.
Page 18: Picture Display
Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures Still Image Mode Interval Interval Interval Interval Item Name 1 Flash Mode 2 Flash Exposure Compensation P.69 3 Multi-Target AF Focus Mark 4 Scene Mode/Plus Normal Shooting/Continuous Mode 5 Shooting Mode Types 6 Remaining Number of Still Images 7 Recording Destination 8 AE Lock...
Page 19 Movie Mode Shutter butoon : Start Shutter butoon : Start Shutter butoon : Start Shutter butoon : Start Item Name 36 Recording Time 37 Remaining Recording Time P.124 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed. Example of Picture Display During Playback Still Image Mode 4 5 6 7 8...
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.38) F 5.0 1/60 ISO 100 F 5.0 1/60 ISO 100 F 5.0 1/60 ISO 100 EV +0.7 EV +0.7...
Page 21: Getting Ready
Getting Ready Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Be sure the camera is off before removing the battery. • For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.23. About the Battery This camera uses the rechargeable battery DB-100, a dedicated lithium-ion battery supplied with the camera.
Page 22: About The Sd Memory Card (Available In Stores)
About the SD Memory Card (available in stores) You can store images you have taken either in the camera’s internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is approximately 88 MB. 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.
Page 23: Charging The Rechargeable Battery
Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that markings on the battery match those on the battery charger. • The battery label should face up. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be careful not to reverse the Plug the battery charger into an outlet.
Page 24: Loading The Rechargeable Battery And Sd Memory Card
Loading the Rechargeable 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. Open the battery/card cover. Insert the rechargeable battery and SD memory card.
Page 25: Turning The Power On/Off
Turning the Power On/Off Press the POWER button to turn the camera on or off. When the camera is turned on, a start-up sound plays and the picture display turns If the POWER button is pressed when the camera is on, the number of files recorded on that day is displayed, and then the camera turns off.
Page 26: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Press the ADJ./OK button !"NF to select a language. • When the DISP. button is pressed, the language setting is canceled and the date/time setting screen appears. Press the ADJ./OK button. • The display language is set, and the date/time setting screen appears.
Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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: •...
Page 30: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)
Using the Digital Zoom ------------------------------------------------------------- While you can use the normal zoom to enlarge the subject up to 10.7 ×, digital zooming allows you to enlarge the subject still further (up to another 4.8 × for still images, 2.8 × for movies with a frame size of 1280, or 4.0 × for movies with a frame size of 640 or 320).
Page 31: 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 [Auto]. Press the ADJ./OK button toward F (flash). • The list of the flash modes symbol is displayed on the picture display.
Page 32: Using The Self-Timer
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The flash mode setting is retained until you press the ADJ./OK button toward F (Flash) again. • The flash does not fire when shooting movies, in continuous mode, in multi- target AF, in dynamic range double-shot, and in bracket shooting. •...
Page 33: Shooting In Scene Auto Mode
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The camera remains in self-timer mode even after the image is shot. To cancel the self-timer, press the t button and change the self-timer setting to [Self- Timer Off ]. • When the self-timer is set to 2 seconds, the self-timer lamp does not light or blink.
Page 34: 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 ADJ./OK button NF to display the previous file or the next file.
Page 35 To view an image full frame, select it in the thumbnail list and press the ADJ./OK button or turn the zoom lever once toward 8 (Enlarged View). 81 Frames If the zoom lever is turned toward 9 when 20 frames are displayed, the screen is divided into 81 frames and thumbnails are displayed.
Page 36: Enlarging Images
Enlarging Images Turn the zoom lever toward 8 (Enlarged View) to zoom in on the selected still image. The magnification varies depending on the image size. Image Size 4 : 3 F 4 : 3 F Image sizes other than those above Pressing the DISP.
Page 37: 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.81) Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last file recorded is displayed. Press the ADJ./OK button !"NF to display the file you want to delete.
Page 38: Specifying Multiple Files Separately
Specifying Multiple Files Separately Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Delete Multi] and then press the ADJ./OK button. • If thumbnail view was displayed in Step 2 on P.35, skip Step 4. Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Sel. Indiv.] and then press the ADJ./OK button.
Page 39: Specifying A Range Of Multiple Files
Specifying a Range of Multiple Files Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Delete Multi] and then press the ADJ./OK button. • If thumbnail view was displayed in Step 2 on P.35, skip Step 4. Press the ADJ./OK button !" to select [Sel. Range] and then press the ADJ./OK button.
Page 40: 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 Picture Display Off (Synchro-Monitor Mode) Grid Guide Display ------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Page 41 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.95) • Histograms are not displayed in movie mode. A blinking [ recording time, and the time available are displayed during recording even when indicators are hidden or the grid guide is displayed.
Page 42: About The Electronic Level
About the Electronic Level When [ Level Setting] is turned on in the setup menu or by pressing and holding the DISP. button, the camera uses a level indicator and level sound to let you know whether the image is level during shooting.
Page 43 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 44: 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 45: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 ADJ. Button Functions ...44 2 Using the Fn (Function) Button 3 Shooting Mode Types ...50 4 Playback Functions ...62 5 Shooting Menu ...66 6 Playback Menu ...79 7 Setup Menu ...92 8 Direct Printing ...99...
Page 46: Adj. Button Functions
1 ADJ. Button Functions The ADJ./OK button has the following functions. For the operating procedure of each function, see the corresponding reference page. Assigning four functions from the shooting menu Shifting the AE and AF targets Selecting Shooting Menu Options Assigned to the ADJ./OK Button You can assign four functions from the shooting menu to the ADJ./OK button.
Page 47: 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.) The AF is set to Spot AF and the target can be moved.
Page 48: Using The Fn (Function) Button
2 Using the Fn (Function) Button When a function is assigned to the Fn (Function) button with [ Set Fn Button] on the setup menu (GP.47), you can easily switch from one function to another simply by pressing the Fn button. The following functions can be assigned to the Fn button.
Page 49: Assigning A Role To The Fn Button
Assigning a Role to the Fn Button To assign functions to the Fn button, follow the steps below. Select [Set Fn Button] in the setup menu (GP.92) and press the ADJ./OK button F. Select the setting and then press the ADJ./OK button. Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting You can select the focus target for close-ups.
Page 50: Locking The Exposure
Locking the Exposure Assigning [ AE Lock] to the Fn button (GP.47) and then pressing the Fn button during shooting allows you to lock or cancel the exposure. Set [Set Fn Button] to [AE Lock] on the setup menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.47. With the camera ready to shoot, position subject in the center of the picture display and press the Fn button.
Page 51: Choosing A Focus Setting
Choosing a Focus Setting If any of the following functions is assigned to the Fn button (GP.47), you can change the focus setting during shooting by pressing the Fn button. Available Setting Description AF/Face Pr. AF Switch between multi, spot, or continuous AF and face-priority AF (GP.67).
Page 52: Shooting Mode Types
3 Shooting Mode Types Scene Mode (SCENE) In scene mode, you can choose from one of the following 13 subject types. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene Modes Use for portraits. The camera automatically detects up to eight faces, and adjusts focus, exposure, Portrait and white balance.
Page 53 Use to create pictures that appear to be photos of dioramas. For detailed operations, see P.53. Miniaturize Use when taking scenery pictures with abundant greenery or blue sky. Landscape Use when taking pictures in dimly lit places. The picture display also becomes brighter.
Page 54: Selecting A Scene Mode
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • In [Pets] or [Discreet Mode]: • The beep does not sound. • Pressing the ADJ./OK button to F (flash) does not change the flash mode. (GP.29) • The self-timer lamp will not blink and a beep will not sound in self-timer mode.
Page 55: Shooting In Miniaturization Mode
Press the ADJ./OK button. • The scene mode type is displayed at the top of the picture display. Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture. Changing the shooting menu or setup menu setting in scene mode ---- Press the MENU button in shooting mode and then press the ADJ./OK button N to select [MODE] tab.
Page 56 Press the ADJ./OK button NF to choose the width of the area that will be in focus. Press the ADJ./OK button. Frame a picture and press the shutter release button halfway to focus, then press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
Page 57: Using Skew Correction Mode
Using Skew Correction Mode Select [Skew Correct Mode] in the scene mode menu and press the ADJ./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 58: Dynamic Range Double Shot Mode (Q)
Dynamic Range Double Shot Mode (Q) The "dynamic range" of a digital camera refers to the range of brightness that can be processed by the camera. When you set the mode dial to Q and shoot, the scene is reproduced with a smooth transition from the bright areas to the dark areas, allowing you to capture a more natural-looking image.
Page 59: Dynamic Range Expansion Effect
Dynamic Range Expansion Effect The [Dynamic Range Expansion] option in the shooting menu offers five levels of dynamic range expansion: [Auto], [Very Weak], [Weak], [Medium], and [Strong]. The stronger the expansion effect, the wider the range of brightnesses processed by the camera. To adjust dynamic range expansion settings, turn the mode dial to Q and then select an option for [Dynamic Range Expansion] in the shooting menu.
Page 60: Continuous Mode (R)
Continuous Mode (R) Turn the mode dial to R to use the various continuous shooting functions. Continuous mode can be selected from the continuous mode selection dialog displayed when the MENU button is pressed. Continuous Modes This is the normal continuous mode. Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release button.
Page 61: M-Cont Plus (10M)
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The flash cannot be used. • The camera shake correction function cannot be used. If you set the mode dial to R while the camera shake correction function is enabled, E disappears from the picture display. • Focus, exposure value, and white balance are locked. •...
Page 62: M-Cont Plus (2M)
M-Cont Plus (2M) In this mode, the camera shoots while the shutter-release button is pressed, but only the last 26 frames (about the last 0.9 seconds of shooting) are recorded to create a single multi-picture (MP) file. …the camera records the 26 frames taken in the last 0.9 seconds of shooting.
Page 63: Movie Mode (3)
Movie Mode (3) Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with sound. You can select the frame size (GP.67). Each movie you shoot is recorded as an AVI file. Press the shutter release button to start recording. The [ ● REC] icon will blink. The recording time and time available are displayed during recording.
Page 64: Playback Functions
4 Playback Functions 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./OK button. • Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the screen.
Page 65 The display changes as follows. 2010/01/01 00:00 2010/01/01 00:00 2010/01/01 00:00 2010/01/01 00:00 ADJ./OK 2010/01/01 00:00 2010/01/01 00:00 2010/01/01 00:00 2010/01/01 00:00 ADJ./OK 2010/01/01 00:00 2010/01/01 00:00 2010/01/01 00:00 2010/01/01 00:00 ADJ./OK Stop Stop Stop Stop • The operations during slide show are shown below. Pause/Playback Press the ADJ./OK button.
Page 66: Exporting Mp Files
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The [DPOF], [Trim], [Resize], [Skew Correction] (playback mode), [Level Compensation], and [White Balance Compensation] functions are not available for MP files. • [Flag Function Setting] and [Protect] cannot be set for individual frames in an MP file. If [Flag Function Setting] or [Protect] is set when the thumbnail view or single image view is displayed, the setting will be applied to the MP file instead of an individual frame.
Page 67 To select multiple individual frames: Select [Sel. Indiv.] and press the ADJ./OK button. Select a frame and press the ADJ./OK button. • Press the MENU button to switch to the display for specifying a range of frames. • If you selected a frame by mistake, you can deselect it by selecting the frame and pressing the ADJ./OK button.
Page 68: 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 button when the camera is in shooting mode. Using the Menu Press the MENU button in shooting mode. •...
Page 69: Shooting Menu Options
Shooting Menu Options Dynamic Range Expansion Select the dynamic range expansion effects. Plus Normal Shooting Choose whether to record both an enhanced and an unmodified copy when taking pictures with dynamic range expansion. Picture Quality/Size Adjust picture quality and size when taking pictures. Movie Size Choose the movie frame size.
Page 70: Pre-Af: Improving Shutter Response
Pre-AF If [On] is selected when [Multi AF], [Spot AF], [Face-Pri. AF], [Continuous AF], or [Multi-trgt AF] is selected for [Focus], the camera will continue to focus even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. This may decrease the time needed to focus when a picture is taken, potentially improving shutter response.
Page 71: Noise Reduction: Controlling Image "Noise
Noise Reduction Perform noise reduction when taking photographs. Choose from [Off ], [Auto], [Weak], [Strong], or [MAX]. The time required to record images varies with the option selected. Flash Exposure Compensation You can adjust the light intensity of the flash. You can set the light intensity from –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV.
Page 72: Interval Shooting: Interval Timer Photography
Interval Shooting You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval from five seconds to one hour in increments of five seconds. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ • The interval shooting setting is cleared when the camera is turned off. •...
Page 73: Slow Shutter Limit: Choosing The Slowest Available Shutter Speed
Slow Shutter Limit The maximum shutter speed can be limited to the following: 1/8 second, 1/4 second, and 1/2 second. When this function is set to [Off ], the maximum shutter speed varies depending on the ISO setting. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Page 74: Focus
Focus Multi-Target AF When you half-press the shutter release button, the camera automatically determines multiple focus positions. When you then press the shutter release button all the way down, the camera shifts among the different focus positions, taking five consecutive pictures. The five still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as an MP file.
Page 75: Manual Focus (Mf): Focusing Manually
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 ADJ./OK button as required. •...
Page 76: Auto Bracketing
Auto Bracketing 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. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Page 77: Settings
Contrast, Sharpness and Vividness During Color Bracket Shooting ----- During color bracket shooting, the contrast, sharpness, and vividness values set in [Image Settings] are applied. However, the values for [Standard] in [Image Settings] are applied when [Image Settings] is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia]. Focus Bracketing (FOCUS-BKT) Choose this option to automatically vary focus by a selected amount over a series of five photographs.
Page 78: 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 79: 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 [Multi-P 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 80: Manual Settings: Measuring White Balance
Manual Settings Select [Manual Settings] and press the ADJ./OK button. Frame a piece of paper or other white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph and press DISP. • The white balance is set. Press the ADJ./OK button. •...
Page 81: 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 button. Using the Menu Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the playback mode. Press the ADJ./OK button !"NF to display the desired file.
Page 82: Playback Menu Options
Playback Menu Options Flag Function Setting Flag up to 20 files for quick access. Flag Function Display Displays images flagged with [Flag Function Setting]. Fn button can be used for the same purpose. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The file set to [Flag Function Setting] with the smallest file number is displayed. Export Still Images Export selected images from a MP file.
Page 83: Copy To Card From Internal Memory: Copying Pictures From Internal Memory To A Memory Card
Copy to Card from Internal Memory Copy all data from internal memory to a memory card in a single operation. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If there is not enough space available on the destination memory card, a warning will be displayed. Select [Yes] to copy only those files for which there is sufficient space.
Page 84: Flag Function Setting
Flag Function Setting Flag images for quick access during playback. Flagged images can be displayed by pressing the Fn button. Setting/Canceling One File at a Time To flag or remove flag marking from the current image, select [Flag Function Setting] in single-image playback. Flagged files are indicated by an icon.
Page 85: Trim
Trim Create a cropped copy of the current photograph. Turn the zoom lever toward 8 or 9 to adjust the crop size and press the ADJ./OK button !"NF to position the crop. Press the ADJ./OK button to save the cropped image to a separate file. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Page 86 • The size of the image after cropping depends on the size of the original and the size of the crop (the first crop shown in the trimming display is the second largest crop; to display the largest crop, select 9 with the zoom lever). Aspect ratio 4 : 3 Original image size 4 : 3 F/...
Page 87: Level Compensation
Aspect ratio 1 : 1 Original image size 4 : 3 F/ 4 : 3 N (3648 × 2736) 3 : 2 F (3648 × 2432) 1 : 1 F (2736 × 2736) 16 : 9 F (3648 × 2048) 4 : 3 F (2592 ×...
Page 88: Correcting Images Automatically
Correcting Images Automatically Select [Auto] and press the ADJ./OK button F. A preview will be displayed with the original image at upper left and the corrected copy on the right. Press the ADJ./OK button to copy the image. Correcting Images Manually Select [Manual] and press the ADJ./OK button F.
Page 89: White Balance Compensation
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If the camera can not create a corrected copy, an error message will be displayed and the camera will exit to the playback menu. • To cancel level compensation, press the DISP. button. • You can only use level compensation for still images shot using this camera. •...
Page 90: Skew Correction
Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • To cancel, press the DISP. button. • Press the D button to reset white balance. • For help, press the Fn button; press the button again to return to the preview display. Skew Correction Create copies that have been processed to reduce the effects of perspective on rectangular objects, such as message boards or business cards.
Page 91: 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 ADJ./OK button NF. 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 92: Dpof
Select the last frame and press the ADJ./OK button. • Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to select multiple ranges. Press the Fn 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 93: 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 ADJ./OK button. Viewing Pictures on TV To view pictures on a TV, connect the camera using the supplied AV cable.
Page 94: Setup Menu
7 Setup Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the setup menu from the shooting menu (GP.66) or playback menu (GP.79). Using the Menu Press the MENU button. • The shooting menu (or the playback menu) appears. Press the ADJ./OK button N. Press the ADJ./OK button ".
Page 95: Setup Menu Options
Press the ADJ./OK button. • 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 button or the ADJ./OK button to return to the shooting or playback screen.
Page 96: Operation Sounds: Choosing The Sounds Made By The Camera
Operation Sounds Choose the sounds made by the camera. Available Settings Description Level Sound Shutter Sounds Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If you try to perform an operation that cannot be performed, the beep sound is emitted regardless of the [Operation Sounds] setting. •...
Page 97: Grid Guide Display Options: Choosing A Framing Guide
Grid Guide Display Options Choose the type of framing grid available in shooting mode. Available Settings Description A three-by-three grid for “rule of thirds” composition. A four-by-four grid with diagonal lines running from corner to corner makes it easy to find the center of the subject. Use for architectural photography or photographing products for display.
Page 98: 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 numbering) Off (Do not continue numbering) Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • This option applies only to memory cards. The names of photos in internal memory consist of “RIMG”...
Page 99: 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 MY1 , those saved in [MY2] when the mode dial is rotated to MY2. Set the camera to the desired settings. Select [Reg.
Page 100: 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 101: Direct Printing
8 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) or MP files with this function.
Page 102: Printing Still Images
Printing Still Images You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridge- compatible printer. If a memory card is inserted, the pictures will be printed from the memory card; otherwise pictures will be printed from internal memory. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do not disconnect the USB cable during printing.
Page 103 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.102. Each item is available only when supported by the Ricoh printer connected to the camera. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Page 104: Printing Several Still Images
Press the ADJ./OK button. • The selected still images are sent to the printer and the [Sending…] screen appears. • Pressing the DISP. button cancels the operation. • When the images have been sent to the printer, the display returns to the Direct Print playback mode screen and printing starts.
Page 105: Downloading Images To Your Computer
9 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 106: Cd-Rom Setup
Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The CD-ROM supports the following languages. Operations are not guaranteed on operating systems with languages other than those listed below. Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Traditional, Simplified), Korean • The supplied CD-ROM is not supported on 64-bit versions of the Windows operating system.
Page 107: Installing Software
Display, manage, and edit existing images. The Windows 7 Studio Libraries are not supported. USB Driver 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. WIA Driver...
Page 108 Select a language and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. • The Irodio Photo & Video Studio installer starts. Install Irodio Photo & Video Studio following the messages displayed on the screen. When a message appears asking you to restart your computer, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and then click [Finish].
Page 109: Copying Pictures To Your Computer
Click [Browse CD-ROM Content]. • The files on the CD-ROM are listed. Double-click [Adobe Reader], [English], and [AdbeRdr910_ en_US_Std] (AdbeRdr910_en_US_Std.exe). • A screen appears to confirm user account management for Windows Vista. Select [Continue]. Install Adobe Reader by following the messages displayed. Copying Pictures to Your Computer Follow the steps below to copy pictures to your computer.
Page 110 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 111: 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 10.6.1 Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VM-1 software can be installed on Macintosh computers as described on P.111. More information is available in the “Software User Guide” (note that Acrobat Reader is required to view the “Software User Guide”...
Page 112: Using The Mp File Viewer
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 113 Installing VM-1 Start your Macintosh computer and insert the supplied CD- ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the [RICOH] icon, the [VM-1] folder, and the [VM-1 Installer.pkg] icon. • The [Install VM-1] window is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
Page 114: 10 Appendices
10 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 115: 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 116 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 117 Problem Cause The flash does not fire. The flash cannot be used in the Or, the flash cannot following cases: charge. • In bracket shooting • In continuous mode • In movie mode • In pets mode • In discreet mode In some scene modes, the flash is disabled by default.
Page 118 Problem The level indicator is not displayed. The image is tilted even though it was shot with the level indicator in the middle or while the level sound was sounding. Self timer lamp does not light. Playback/Deleting Problem Cannot play back, or the playback screen does not appear.
Page 119: Other Problems
Problem Cause The picture display Battery is exhausted. turned off. The camera was left unattended and unused, so auto power off turned it off. Part of the screen The screen is highlighted due to an flashes in black. overly bright area. A file cannot be The file is protected.
Page 120: Available Settings
Available Settings The following table lists the settings available in each shooting mode. N (Macro) * F (Flash) t (Self-timer) * Digital Zoom Dynamic Range Expansion Plus Normal Shooting Picture Quality/Size Movie Size Density Size Focus Multi AF * Spot AF Face-Pri.
Page 121 N (Macro) * F (Flash) t (Self-timer) * Digital Zoom Dynamic Range Expansion Plus Normal Shooting Picture Quality/Size Movie Size Density Size Focus Multi AF * Spot AF Face-Pri. AF * Continuous AF Multi-trgt AF * Snap ∞ Pre-AF * Exposure Metering Image Settings Noise Reduction...
Page 122 Camera Shake Correction * Slow Shutter Limit Date Imprint Exposure Compensation White Multi-P AUTO Balance * Other than those above ISO Setting Restore Defaults Set Fn Button Macro Target 18, 19 Step Zoom AE Lock AF/Face Pr. AF AF/Cont. AF AF/M-trgt AF AF/MF AF/Snap...
Page 123 Camera Shake Correction * Slow Shutter Limit Date Imprint Exposure Compensation White Multi-P AUTO Balance * Other than those above ISO Setting Restore Defaults Set Fn Button Macro Target 18, 19 Step Zoom AE Lock AF/Face Pr. AF AF/Cont. AF AF/M-trgt AF AF/MF AF/Snap...
Page 124: Specifications
Specifications No. of effective pixels (camera) Approx. 10.00 million effective pixels Image Sensor Lens Focal Length F-aperture Shooting Distance Normal shooting: Approx. 30 cm to ∞ (Wide-angle) or 1.5 m to ∞ Lens Construction 10 elements in 7 groups (4 aspherical lens elements with 5 surfaces) Zoom Magnification Focus Modes Blur Reduction...
Page 125 Recording 3648 × 2736 N: approx. 2169 KB/Screen, F: approx. 3704 KB/Screen Data 3648 × 2432 F: approx. 3295 KB/Screen Capacity 2736 × 2736 F: approx. 2784 KB/Screen 3648 × 2048 F: approx. 2779 KB/Screen 2592 × 1944 F: approx. 2287 KB/Screen 2048 ×...
Page 126: Number Of Images That Can Be Stored
Number of Images That Can Be Stored The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded in the internal memory and onto an SD memory card at various image size and picture quality settings. Mode Image Size 4 : 3 F SCENE (other 4 : 3 N...
Page 127 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The maximum recording time is the estimated total recording time. The maximum recording time per shooting is 29 minutes. • The maximum number of consecutive shots that can be taken using continuous mode is 999. When the number of remaining shots is 1000 or more, “999” is displayed on the picture display.
Page 128: 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 Dynamic Range Expansion...
Page 129 Function Setup LCD Brightness Reg. My Settings Step Zoom Set Fn Button ADJ Button Setting 1 ADJ Button Setting 2 ADJ Button Setting 3 ADJ Button Setting 4 Maximum ISO for ISO Auto AF Auxiliary Light Operation Sounds Volume Settings LCD Confirmation Time Auto Power Off LCD Auto Dim...
Page 130: Using Your Camera Abroad
Using Your Camera Abroad Battery Charger (Model BJ-10) 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 131: Cautions On Use
Cautions on Use Cautions on Use • This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the country in which the camera was purchased. • 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.
Page 132: Care And Storage
• After use at the beach or around chemicals, wipe it off particularly carefully. • In the unlikely event that your camera fails to work properly, please consult your Ricoh Repair Center. • There are high voltage circuits in this camera. As this is dangerous, do not dismantle this camera under any circumstances.
Page 133: 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 134: 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: CX3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
Page 135: Index
Index ADJ./OK Button ...15, 44 ADJ Button Setting ...44, 93 Adobe Reader ...106 AE/AF Target Shift ...45 AE Lock ...48 AF Auxiliary Light ...14, 93 Auto Bracket ... 69, 73, 74 Auto Power Off...23, 94 Auto Rotate ...95 Auto Shooting Mode ...13, 25 AV Cable ...12, 91 AV Output Terminal ...15, 91 Battery ...21, 22...
Page 136 Maximum ISO for ISO Auto ...93 MENU Button ... 15, 66, 79, 92 Microphone ...14 Miniaturize ...51, 53 Minimum Distance ...95 Mode Dial ...14 Movie Mode ...13, 61 Movie Size ...67 MP File ...62 Multi-Target AF ...72 My Settings Mode (MY) ...13, 97 Night.
Page 137 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/ 0207 365 6580 +44 207 365 6580 06331 268 438...
Page 138: If A Problem Arises
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". If a problem arises First of all, see "Troubleshooting" (GP.112) in this manual. If the issues still persist, please contact a Ricoh office. Ricoh Offices RICOH COMPANY, LTD.

Ricoh CX3 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 Using the Fn (Function) Button

3 Shooting Mode Types

4 Playback Functions

5 Shooting Menu

6 Playback Menu

7 Setup Menu

8 Direct Printing

9 Downloading Images to Your Computer

10 Appendices

Quick Links

Advanced Operations

Troubleshooting

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