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Camera Views
| 1 | HDMI Port | 16 | Mode Dial |
| 2 | USB/AV Port | 17 | Fast Video Recording Button |
| 3 | Zoom Lever | 18 | Menu Button |
| 4 | Shutter Button | 19 | AF Button/ Arrow Button (Up) |
| 5 | Strap Eyelet | 20 | Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right) |
| 6 | Exposure Compensation Button | 21 | Delete Button/ Self-timer Button/ Arrow Button (Down) |
| 7 | Continuous Capture Button | 22 | Display Button |
| 8 | Power Button | 23 | Playback Button |
| 9 | AF Assist Beam/Selftimer Lamp | 24 | OK Button |
| 10 | Flash Lamp | 25 | Macro Button/Arrow Button (Left) |
| 11 | Lens | 26 | i Button |
| 12 | Microphone | 27 | LCD Screen |
| 13 | Electronic View Finder (EVF) | 28 | Speaker |
| 14 | EVF Button | 29 | Battery Cover |
| 15 | Status Indicator | 30 | Tripod Receptacle |
Inserting the Battery
- Open the battery cover.
![Inserting the Battery - Step 1]( "Ricoh - PENTAX XG-1 - Inserting the Battery - Step 1")
- Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the diagram.
![Inserting the Battery - Step 2]( "Ricoh - PENTAX XG-1 - Inserting the Battery - Step 2")
- Close the battery cover.
![Inserting the Battery - Step 3]( "Ricoh - PENTAX XG-1 - Inserting the Battery - Step 3")
Setting the Date/Time/Language
- Press the Power Button to turn the camera on and the language menu will appear. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right Button to select a language, then press
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to confirm the language.
![Setting the Language]( "Ricoh - PENTAX XG-1 - Setting the Language")
- Use the Up/Down/Left/Right Button again to set the date and time, and press
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to confirm.
![Setting the Date and Time]( "Ricoh - PENTAX XG-1 - Setting the Date and Time")
Taking a Picture
- Hold the camera securely.
- Use the zoom lever to select Tele or Wide position to zoom in or out on your subject.
- Press the Shutter Button half way to focus on the subject. When the focus frame turns green, press the Shutter Button completely down to take the picture.
Using the Mode Dial
This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch among different camera settings with ease. Available modes are listed below:
 | Auto Mode |  | Face Beautifier |
 | Program AE |  | Handheld Night |
 | Shutter priority |  | Scene Mode |
 | Aperture priority |  | Movie Mode |
 | Manual Mode |  | Custom Settings |
Additional Features
Using quick recording: In shooting mode, press the Fast Video Recording Button
to begin recording video.
When you are finished, press again or the Shutter Button to stop recording. The camera will store the video and return to shooting mode.
Using the Menu Button
To change the following settings in each mode, press 
, press the Up/Down Button to, select 
setting menu, then press 
to enter the menu.
 | Photo Setup |  | General Setup |
 | Transmission Setup |  | File Setup |
Documents / ResourcesDownload manual
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Ricoh PENTAX XG-1 - Digital Camera Quick Start Guide
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