Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual Camera Section L749 2971 Printed in China 1AG6P1P3944-- SG2G2/EX, U (0108CR-HS) The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera.
Page 2 This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference. Safety Precautions Test Shooting Copyright...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS ... 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 4 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 9 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ... 11 SYSTEM MAP ... 14 SETUP PARTS NAMES ... 15 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ... 17 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ...
Page 4 SHOOTING ACCESSING THE SHOOTING MENU ...64 RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING ...67 COMPRESSION RATE SETTING ...70 FOCUS AREA SETTING ...71 LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING ...73 ISO SENSITIVITY ...74 WHITE BALANCE ...75 EXPOSURE CORRECTION ...76 DATE IMPRINT ...77 PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ...78 IMAGE PROTECT ...80 ROTATE IMAGE ...81 CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) ...82...
Page 5 CONTENTS OPTION DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU ... 98 SOUNDS ... 101 POST-VIEW SETTING ... 103 SCREEN LANGUAGE ... 104 TV SYSTEM SETTING ... 105 AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION ... 106 FILE NO. MEMORY ... 107 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY ... 110 RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ...
Page 6: Quick Search By Operation
QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Basic operation Getting started shooting...
Page 7 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Shoot in dark conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 76 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 57 • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 50 Photographing people • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode/cosmetic mode/face chaser mode) on page 50 •...
Page 8 Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “Playing back the video clip” on page 47 • “Viewing still images” on page 38 Slideshow playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 96 Adjust the monitor brightness • “Adjust the monitor brightness” on page 34 Playback on a TV •...
Page 9 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Edit photos • “BLUR CORRECTION” on page 83 • “CONTRAST CORRECTION” on page 85 • “RED-EYE CORRECTION” on page 87 Copy files from the internal memory to the card, or vice versa • “COPY DATA” on page 89 Delete files •...
Page 10 • “MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING YOUR CAMERA” on page 9 in the R50 Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL Playback • “About video clip files recorded with this camera” on page 8 in the R50 Software INSTRUCTION MANUAL Using with a computer Convenient functions...
Page 11: Checking The Included Accessories
Dedicated USB interface cable: i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. English i R50 Software (CD-ROM): 1 i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord i Dedicated AV interface cable: 1...
Page 12: Attaching The Handstrap
The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i SDHC Memory Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and SDHC Memory Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”. English...
Page 13: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA It’s loaded with lots of functions that are possible only in a digital camera, including a super-quick focus, a more extensive scene function, and more. k Abundant scene functions (page 50) You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.
Page 14 k Photo correction feature (page 83) Your camera can correct some problems in still images–red eyes resulting when the flash is used (red-eye effect) and blurred images due to camera movement (camera shake)–to produce more natural-looking photos. In addition, hazy images can be enhanced to show sharper outlines (contrast correction).
Page 15 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA k Date/time stamp feature (page 77) Use the “date stamp feature” to print the capture date and time on your photo, even if your printer does not have a date stamp function. 2008.12.24 English...
Page 16: System Map
SYSTEM MAP The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for example, copy your photos to the computer’s hard disk. You can connect it to a printer for direct printing of your photos.
Page 17: Parts Names
PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button Self-timer indicator Bottom English ON/OFF button Flash Lens Battery/card compartment cover Speaker Tripod stand hole Microphone...
Page 18 Rear Strap holder USB AV-OUT terminal cover Zoom switch Playback button [=] [n] button [m] button OK button SCENE button Monitor [o] button MENU button [l] button English...
Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Please charge the supplied battery pack before using it. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely. Insert the battery pack in the battery charger. h Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack.
Page 20 HINT i Charging takes approximately 2 hr. 30 min. FOR AMERICAN USERS: i Use a UL Listed, 1.8-3m (6-10ft), Type SPT-2 or NiSPT-2, AWG No.18 power supply cord, rated for 125V 7A, with a non-polarized NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125V 15A. Charging the battery pack Be sure to fully charge the supplied or separately sold battery pack before using it in your camera.
Page 21 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. CHARGE indicator Not lit Not connected properly i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power socket (page 17).
Page 22 When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack i A small amount of power is still used even if the digital camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time.
Page 23: Install The Battery Pack And Card
INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD Installation i The card can be used after it has been formatted with the camera (page 110). i Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct. Open battery/card compartment cover on the bottom of the camera. Insert the card all the way until it clicks.
Page 24: Warning Concerning Battery Pack Temperature
CAUTION Be careful when removing the card i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card.
Page 25: Turning The Camera On And Off
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera In the shooting mode Press the ON/OFF button. h The camera turns on. h The camera turns on in the shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off. In the playback mode Press the playback button [=] for at least one second.
Page 26: About The Auto Power Off Function
About the auto power off function In order to preserve battery pack power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off” function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback [factory default settings]).
Page 27: Date And Time Setting
DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2008 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on, and press the MENU button.
Page 28 Set the date and time. 1 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication. h You can press the [m] button to select the indication you wish to change. h Repeat these steps to select the month indication and day indication, and set the date to December 24, 2008.
Page 29 DATE AND TIME SETTING Press the OK button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Setup Menu. h The Setup Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings.
Page 30: Before Taking Pictures
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.
Page 31: Using The Autofocus
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 61).
Page 32 The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.
Page 33: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Switch between shooting and playing. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Press the playback button [=]. h Each time the playback button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode.
Page 34: How To Switch The Shooting Mode
How to switch the shooting mode Your camera can capture single still photos (single-shot mode), record video clips (video clip recording mode), and also capture a series of still photos (sequential shots mode). Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Press the [m] button.
Page 35: Switching The Display Mode
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Switching the display mode In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject.
Page 36: Adjust The Monitor Brightness
Adjust the monitor brightness The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The monitor brightness menu appears.
Page 37: Hints For Taking Pictures
BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the camera sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter button, MENU button or OK button is pressed, can be muted (page 101). Where is the image data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera.
Page 38: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES There are two modes for capturing still images. In the single-shot mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several successive images are captured.
Page 39 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Release your finger from the shutter button. h The captured image is recorded. HINT When the focus mode (page 71) is set to the 9-point focus mode B... i A target mark & on the monitor shows the area the camera is focusing on.
Page 40: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same. Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second.
Page 41: Image Display Playback
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 9-image display playback Press the playback button [=]. Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the OK button.
Page 42: Folder Playback
Folder playback A convenient way to search through multiple folders. Access the 9-image display (page 39). Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The Select Folder Screen appears. Select the desired folder, and press the OK button. h The first image in the selected folder is displayed.
Page 43 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed.
Page 44: Zoom Jump Playback
Zoom jump playback You can magnify a portion of a still image to check the accuracy of the focus. Display a still image to view using zoom jump playback. Press the OK button. h The image is magnified. h If the magnified view appears to be in focus, then the overall image will be in focus.
Page 45: Deleting Files
CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Deleting files You can delete files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once. To delete files from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera.
Page 46 <To delete one file> 1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “1 FILE”. h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Before pressing the OK button in step 3, please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.
Page 47: Shooting Sequential Shots
SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession. Set the camera to the sequential shots mode (page 32). Press the shutter button to start shooting. h Shooting sequential shots begins. <Estimated maximum number of sequential shots> Resolution * The quantities indicate the number of shots when the compression rate is set to j.
Page 48: Video Clip Recording And Playback
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording a video clip Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 32). Press the shutter button. h Video clip recording begins. During recording, the length of the video clip and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.
Page 49: Playing Back The Video Clip
VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back the video clip Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The video clip just recorded appears on the monitor.
Page 50 Outline of playback operation To do this... Stop playback Pause To extract a still image To play back Forward one image at a time (single- Reverse frame step) Forward Slow playback Reverse Forward accelerate playback Reverse Return to normal playback speed Adjusting the volume Do this...
Page 51 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK When you are finished viewing video clips... i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. CAUTION If no audio is heard... The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the frame- by-frame, slow playback, fast playback or reverse playback mode.
Page 52: Using The Scene Function
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 31), and press the SCENE button. h The screen to select a scene function appears.
Page 53 USING THE SCENE FUNCTION Scene function Shoot a still image and add a Still image with voice memo. audio Four successive still images are captured as the exposure Best shot changes. The subject’s face is kept in focus and the exposure Face chaser adjusted as the image is captured.
Page 54: Capture A Still Image With A Voice Memo
Capture a still image with a voice memo With the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio track (about 10 seconds maximum) to a captured still image. This audio track is called a “voice memo”. On the screen to select a scene function (page 50), select a, and press the OK button.
Page 55: How To Use The Best Shot Feature
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION How to use the best shot feature Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 32). On the screen to select a scene function (page 50), select 5, and press the OK button. Press the shutter button. h While the settings change, four still images are shot in sequence.
Page 56 With the full-size view of the image you wish to save, select “YES”, and press the OK button. h The image currently displayed is saved, and the other images are deleted. Delete other images? Delete other images? Delete other images? EXIT English...
Page 57: How To Use The Face Chaser Feature
USING THE SCENE FUNCTION How to use the face chaser feature To attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on the face and adjusts the exposure. On the screen to select a scene function (page 50), select r, and press the OK button.
Page 58: Using The Zoom
USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 31), and point the camera lens at the subject. Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject.
Page 59: Flash Setting
(flash off). J: The digital camera will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required. At this time the flash will operate in a manner that reduces the red reflection (“red-eye”) in the subject’s eyes (red-eye reduction).
Page 60 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the OK button. Press the shutter button. h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode. HINT When auto is selected... i The k icon indicating the flash setting is not shown on the Shooting Screen.
Page 61: Self-Timer
SELF-TIMER Self-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode. Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 32), and press the [m] ( ) button. h The self-timer menu appears. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
Page 62 HINT i The countdown time until shutter release is shown graphically on the monitor. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer.
Page 63: Focus Range
FOCUS RANGE Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 31), and press the [o] (R) button. h The focus range menu appears. o: The focus operates within the ranges shown below (pan). <Still image shooting> i At maximum aperture setting: 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) to ∞...
Page 64 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired focus range, and press the OK button. h The specified focus range is set, and the camera returns to the Shooting Screen. HINT i In the single-shot mode and sequential shots mode, when the focus range is set to macro +, the zoom is automatically set to one step from the wide end.
Page 65: How To Use The Manual Focus
FOCUS RANGE How to use the manual focus Select manual - from the focus range menu, and press the OK button. h The focus distance adjustment bar appears. Press the [l] or [m] button to adjust the focus distance, and press the OK button.
Page 66: Shooting
ACCESSING THE SHOOTING MENU Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Shooting Menu. Set the camera to a shooting mode (page 32). Press the MENU button. h The Shooting Menu corresponding to the shooting mode set in step 1 appears. h The Shooting Menu can be canceled by pressing the MENU button.
Page 67 ACCESSING THE SHOOTING MENU Overview of the Shooting Menu i 7 and 8 are displayed when you press the [n] or [o] button to scroll. English SHOOTING 1/2 RESOLUTION COMPRESSION FOCUS MODE EXP MEASURE WHITE BALANCE TO SETUP EXP COMPENSATION INSERT DATE ON IMAGE EXIT...
Page 68 1Resolution menu/video size menu (page 67) <Single-shot/sequential shots mode> k: Shoot at 3648 × 2736 pixels N: Shoot at 3648 × 2056 pixels (16:9 aspect ratio) D: Shoot at 2816 × 2112 pixels z: Shoot at 2288 × 1712 pixels t: Shoot at 1600 ×...
Page 69: Resolution/Video Size Setting
RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING By setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose.
Page 70 Record and play back an audio file In the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings. The audio recordings are monaural. k Record an audio file Display the Shooting Menu for the video clip recording mode (page 64). Select the audio recording icon <...
Page 71 RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING k Playing back audio recordings Display the desired audio data. h A musical note graphic appears on the screen. Play back the recording. To do this... Forward playback Stop playback Pause Fast forward Fast reverse Return to normal playback speed Press the OK button. Adjusting the volume HINT i During 5×...
Page 72: Compression Rate Setting
COMPRESSION RATE SETTING Set the data compression rate when shooting images. Even if the same resolution is used, you can change the compression setting to decrease the image data size so that you can capture more images, or increase the image data size for no loss in image quality.
Page 73: Focus Area Setting
FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from different types of autofocus: 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark &...
Page 74 HINT When spot focus is selected... i The focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. When AF seeker is selected... i The focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. i When the focus-lock is activated, the seeker mark appears on the focused subject.
Page 75: Light-Measuring Mode Setting
LIGHT-MEASURING MODE SETTING You can select from 3 types of light-measuring modes. Multi-section light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after sampling from multiple areas of the entire shooting screen. Center-weighted light-measuring: The exposure is adjusted after light is measured from the entire image, but with emphasis on the center area.
Page 76: Iso Sensitivity
ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Display the Shooting Menu (page 64). Select “ISO” and press the OK button. h The ISO sensitivity menu appears.
Page 77: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the Shooting Menu (page 64). Select “WHITE BALANCE”...
Page 78: Exposure Correction
EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the Shooting Menu (page 64). Select “EXP COMPENSATION” and press the OK button. h The screen to adjust the exposure appears. Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select the desired exposure numerical value, and press the OK button.
Page 79: Date Imprint
DATE IMPRINT You can choose to have the date the image was captured imprinted on the image. Display the Shooting Menu (page 64). Select “INSERT DATE ON IMAGE”, and press the OK button. h The date imprint menu appears. ON: The date of the capture is imprinted on the image. OFF: The date of the capture is not imprinted on the image.
Page 80: Playback
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. Press the playback button [=]. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Press the MENU button. h The Playback Menu appears. h The Playback Menu is canceled when the MENU button is pressed.
Page 81: Overview Of The Playback Menu
DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the Playback Menu 1 [Slideshow] (page 96) h Play back the images in a slideshow format. 2 [Protect] (page 80) h Protect data from accidental erasure (write protect). 3 [Rotate image] (page 81) h Rotate still images. 4 [Blur correction] (page 83) h Correct the effects of camera shake in still images.
Page 82: Image Protect
IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu (page 78). Select “PROTECT” and press the OK button. h The screen to set the protect setting appears. Select “YES”...
Page 83: Rotate Image
ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu (page 78). Select “ROTATE” and press the OK button. h The screen to rotate the image appears.
Page 84: Changing Image Size (Resize)
CHANGING IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE) The size of a still image that has already been captured at a resolution of t or higher can be changed to 1600 × 1200 pixels or 640 × 480 pixels. The resized image is saved as a separate image. Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the Playback Menu (page 78).
Page 85: Blur Correction
BLUR CORRECTION Correct the effects of camera movement (camera shake) to produce a sharper image. Display the image to be modified, and display the Playback Menu (page 78). Select “BLUR CORRECTION”, and press the OK button. h The Blur Correction Screen appears.
Page 86 Blur correction is not possible for images captured at a shutter speed of 1/8 sec or less, for resized images, or for images captured using a different digital camera. Also, blur correction may not be possible in cases of extreme blur.
Page 87: Contrast Correction
CONTRAST CORRECTION Add contrast (light and dark) to an image to make it clearer. Display the image to be modified, and display the Playback Menu (page 78). Select “CONTRAST CORRECT”, and press the OK button. h The Contrast Correction Screen appears.
Page 88 If the modified image is satisfactory, press the OK button. h The screen to save the corrected image appears. h To discontinue the procedure, press the MENU button. The modified image is discarded, and you are returned to the Contrast Correction Screen.
Page 89: Red-Eye Correction
RED-EYE CORRECTION If you photograph your subjects at night using the flash, they may appear in the image with glowing red eyes (red-eye effect). Now you can amend the image so that the subjects’ eyes appear more natural (red-eye correction). Display the image to be modified, and display the Playback Menu (page 78).
Page 90 If the modified image is satisfactory, press the OK button. h The screen to save the corrected image appears. h To discontinue the procedure, press the MENU button. The modified image is discarded, and you are returned to the Red-eye Correction Screen.
Page 91: Copy Data
COPY DATA Images recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. Insert the card in the camera (page 21). Display the Playback Menu (page 78). Select “FILE COPY” and press the OK button.
Page 92 Press the OK button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination.
Page 93: Print Settings
PRINT SETTINGS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, or whether or not the date is displayed on the print.
Page 94 HINT About the DPOF format i DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a print order format. You can connect your camera to a DPOF-compatible printer to produce your prints. You can also set the print settings (page 124) for the desired images, and then have the reserved images printed automatically.
Page 95 PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and number of prints You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the screen to set the print settings (page 91). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
Page 96 Specify the number of prints and whether the date is imprinted. h Please specify the number of prints before setting the date imprint setting. The date imprint setting cannot be set until the number of prints has been entered. <Specifying the number of prints> h Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints.
Page 97: Clearing All The Print Settings
PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the screen to set the print settings (page 91). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the OK button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the screen to set the print settings.
Page 98: Slideshow Playback
SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Display the Playback Menu (page 78). Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the OK button. h The screen to set the slideshow appears. TIME: Adjust the transition speed (the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image).
Page 99: Displaying Image Properties (Information Screen)
DISPLAYING IMAGE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) On the Information Screen you can check what the settings were when an image was captured. Display the desired image. Press and hold the MENU button for at least 1 second. h The Information Screen appears.
Page 100: Displaying The Setup Menu
DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU The Setup Menu is used to adjust various camera settings. Display the Shooting Menu or Playback Menu. h Shooting Menu, see page 64 h Playback Menu, see page 78 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the option tab E.
Page 101 DISPLAYING THE SETUP MENU Overview of the Setup Menu English SETUP 1/2 CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM SHOOTING AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO. CONT’D FORMAT RESET SETTINGS 1sec NTSC EXIT...
Page 102 1 [Date and time setting] (page 25) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 [Sounds] (page 101) h Adjust the sounds produced by the camera. 3 [Post-view] (page 103) h Specify how long a still image is displayed on the monitor after it is captured.
Page 103: Sounds
SOUNDS Set the sounds that are produced by the camera. Display the Setup Menu (page 98). Select “SOUND” and press the OK button. h The screen to set the sounds appears. OPERATION VOL: Volume setting for all camera buttons. SHUTTER: Select the sound that is produced when the shutter button is pressed.
Page 104 Select the desired item, and press the OK button. Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting. <If “SHUTTER” or “KEY SW” is selected> h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. ON: Activates the sound. OFF: Deactivates the sound.
Page 105: Post-View Setting
POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post- view) after the shutter button is pressed. Display the Setup Menu (page 98). Select “POST VIEW” and press the OK button. h The Post View Menu appears. 1sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second.
Page 106: Screen Language
SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the Setup Menu (page 98). Select “LANGUAGE” and press the OK button. Select the desired language, and press the OK button. h The selected display language is set.
Page 107: Tv System Setting
TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s USB AV- OUT terminal. Display the Setup Menu (page 98). Select “TV SYSTEM” and press the OK button. h The TV System Menu appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals.
Page 108: Auto Power Off Function
AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION Your camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The auto power off function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on.
Page 109: File No. Memory
FILE NO. MEMORY If a newly formatted card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
Page 110 i If Card B already has files in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest file number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest file number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
Page 111 FILE NO. MEMORY Display the Setup Menu (page 98). Select “FILE NO. CONT’ D”, and press the OK button. The file number memory function is on. OFF: The file number memory function is off. Select the desired setting, and press the OK button. h The selected file number memory function is set.
Page 112: Initializing The Card Memory And Internal Memory
A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK”...
Page 113 INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY Select the desired format option, and press the OK button. h The screen to confirm formatting appears. Select “YES”. Press the OK button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor.
Page 114 HINT To cancel reformatting i In step 5, select “EXIT”, and press the OK button. English...
Page 115: Resetting The Camera Settings
RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Setup Menu (page 98). Select “RESET SETTINGS” and press the OK button. h The Reset Settings Menu appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. Do not change the settings, and return to the Setup Menu. Select “YES”, and press the OK button.
Page 116: Checking The Remaining Internal Memory And Card Memory
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY You can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and video clip recording time remaining on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for a specific card, please see “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time”...
Page 117: Checking The Remaining Internal Memory And Card Memory
CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY For audio data Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 68). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images.
Page 118: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge
CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 143.
Page 119 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 97). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery...
Page 120: Other Devices And Connections
AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. Playback i After connecting the digital camera to the television, set the TV input switch to VIDEO input. i When an AV interface cable is connected, no image appears on the camera’s monitor.
Page 121: Direct Printing
DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Turn the printer on, use the supplied USB interface cable to connect the camera to the printer.
Page 122 Select “PRINTER”, and press the OK button. h The screen to select the images to print appears. CAUTION Caution when connecting a printer i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable.
Page 123 DIRECT PRINTING To select one image and print it (print selected image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 119). Press the [l] or [m] button. h Display the image you wish to print. English Print this image? Print this image?
Page 124 Specify the number of prints or date-imprinted prints. <Specifying the number of prints> h Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints. h Press the [n] or [o] button until the desired number of prints is displayed.
Page 125 DIRECT PRINTING To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images. Complete the printing setup (page 119). Press the MENU button. h The PictBridge Menu appears. Select “PRINT ALL IMAGES”, and press the OK button. h The Print All Images Screen appears.
Page 126 To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. Make the print settings (page 91), and complete the printing setup (page 119). Press the MENU button. h The PictBridge Menu appears.
Page 127 DIRECT PRINTING To change the printer setup and print images (change printer setup) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the printing setup (page 119). Press the MENU button. h The PictBridge Menu appears.
Page 128 Change the printer setup. 1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and press the OK button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to adjust the setting, and press the OK button.
Page 129: Appendices
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed Power so quickly? Why does the icon appear?
Page 130 Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are retained even after...
Page 131: Manual Focus
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question How can I get the distant view into focus? Shooting When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible?
Page 132 If a bright subject Not a malfunction. is shot in the video clip recording mode, vertical stripes...
Page 133 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image Viewing clear? images Can I play back image data that I edited using my computer? Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? Why does the “Card full”...
Page 134 Question Why can’t the camera be operated? Can I use my camera abroad? Why does the “System error” message appear? Misc. Answer A temporary Remove the battery internal circuitry pack from the problem may be camera, wait a few the cause. minutes, then reinstall the battery pack and try again.
Page 135: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed.
Page 136 Problem An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. The operation buttons (arrow buttons, MENU button, etc.) do not work. Shooting The flash does not operate. The “Battery depleted” message appears. When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops...
Page 137 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem There is noise in the captured image. When recording a Shooting video clip under fluorescent lights, a noticeable flicker appears in the image. No playback Monitor image appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images English Cause Action The ISO Set the ISO sensitivity...
Page 138 Problem The image is too bright. The image is not in focus. Viewing images The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. Cause Action The forced Select a flash mode is different flash selected. mode. The subject Use the was too bright.
Page 139 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem A part of the image is missing. Viewing images “No image” is shown. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. The “Image is protected” message appears and the data cannot be deleted. The recording capacity is less Misc.
Page 140: Notes Regarding The Scene Function
Notes regarding the scene function The macro + focus range setting is not available. The pan o, macro + and manual focus - focus range settings are not available. The AF seeker p focus mode setting is not available. The digital zoom is not available. The resolution cannot be set to F or more.
Page 141: Specifications
Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor English CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Still images:JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.21 compliant) Note:Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for...
Page 142 Recording resolution White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring modes <Still image shooting> k:3648 × 2736 pixels N:3648 × 2056 pixels D:2816 × 2112 pixels z:2288 × 1712 pixels t:1600 × 1200 pixels [:640 × 480 pixels <Video clip recording> d:640 ×...
Page 143 SPECIFICATIONS Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity (standard output sensitivity) Monitor English Normal photography: 40 cm (15.75 in.) to (Wide), 90 cm (2.95 ft.) to Macro photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to 50 cm (19.69 in.) (Wide), 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 1 m (3.28 ft.) (Tele) For shooting: 1×...
Page 144 Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Power supply Dimensions (at narrowest part, not including grip or lens protrusion) Weight GN = 5.5 Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 2.9 m (9.51 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 1.8 m (5.91 ft.) (Tele) Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction...
Page 145: Camera Connectors
SPECIFICATIONS Camera connectors USB AV-OUT (communication/audio and video output) terminal Battery life Maximum recording time Maximum playback time i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use.
Page 146 Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the camera’s internal memory and for the commercially available 2 GB and 8 GB SD Memory Cards. Shooting Resolution mode...
Page 147: Supplied Battery Pack Charger
SPECIFICATIONS Supplied battery pack charger Part No. Power source Rated output Compatible batteries Temperature Ambient environment Humidity Dimensions Weight (without power cord) Power cord rated value i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Supplied Li-ion battery pack Part No.
Page 148 Others Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the USA and other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation (USA). In this manual, the Microsoft ®...
Page 149 SPECIFICATIONS Before capturing those important shots, be sure to first take a test shot to confirm that your camera is set up and ready to go i Ricoh shall not be held responsible for any problems resulting from the use of this camera.
Page 150: Using Your Camera Abroad
Using Your Camera Abroad Battery Charger (Model BJ-8) The battery charger can be used in regions with a current of 100-240V, 50Hz/60Hz. 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 151: Cautions On Use
Cautions on Use Cautions on Use i 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. i 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 152: Care And Storage
Care and Storage Care i Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer. i When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your fingers, and either use a blower (available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off.
Page 153: Warranty And Servicing
Warranty and Servicing 1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh Repair Center.
Page 154: Information To The User
FCC emission limits. (FCC 15.27) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Product Name: DIGITAL CAMERA Model Number: R50 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
Page 155: Telephone Support Numbers In Europe
Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) (from outside of 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/ 02073 656 580 +44 2073 656 580...
Page 156: If A Problem Arises
From environmental friendliness to environmental conservation and to environmental management Ricoh is aggressively promoting environment-friendly activities and also environment conservation activities to solve the great subject of management as one of the citizens on our precious earth. To reduce the environmental loads of digital cameras, Ricoh is also trying to solve the great subjects of “Saving energy by reducing power consumption”...

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