Ricoh RDC-6000 Getting Started

Ricoh rdc-6000: user guide
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GETTING STARTED
Before Using the Camera ..................................... 24
Checking the Package Contents ................... 24
Attaching the Wrist Strap ............................... 24
Powering the Camera ........................................... 25
Loading the Battery ........................................ 25
Charging the Battery ....................................... 27
Using an AC Adapter ...................................... 27
SmartMedia Memory Cards ................................. 29
Setting the Date and Time .................................... 33
How To Hold the Camera ..................................... 36
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED Before Using the Camera ... 24 Checking the Package Contents ... 24 Attaching the Wrist Strap ... 24 Powering the Camera ... 25 Loading the Battery ... 25 Charging the Battery ... 27 Using an AC Adapter ... 27 SmartMedia Memory Cards ...
  • Page 2: Before Using The Camera

    Before Using the Camera Checking the Package Contents Check that your digital camera comes complete with all the accessories listed below. Read the warranty card and keep it in a safe place. • Camera • SmartMedia Card (8 MB) • 3.7V Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery •...
  • Page 3: Powering The Camera

    Powering the Camera The following explains how to load and charge the battery and how to use a home power outlet as the power source. Loading the Battery Load the battery (rechargeable type lithium ion battery) and operate the camera. Important •...
  • Page 4 Recording and playback criteria The available recording and playback times under the following measurement conditions are shown in the table below. Recording: Continuous recording in the Record mode with the power on (Recording at 30 sec. intervals with 50% flash usage, without turning the power off at any time, and at a measurement temperature of 20 degrees C.) Playback: Continuous playback in the Play mode with the power on, and at a...
  • Page 5: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery When using for the first time and when the Battery mark ( adapter and charge the battery. q Turn off the camera power. Loading the Battery. w Connect the AC adapter cable to the (DC IN) jack of camera. e Insert the power plug into a power outlet.
  • Page 6 q Make sure the camera power is turned off, then connect the AC adapter cable to the camera power (DC IN) jack. Reference: Page 41 “Turning on the Camera”. w Insert the power plug into a power outlet. • When a battery is loaded in the camera, power from the AC adapter (power Note outlet) will take priority.
  • Page 7: Smartmedia Memory Cards

    SmartMedia Memory Cards This section explains the types and usage of SmartMedia memory cards. What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? Files are recorded as data on the SmartMedia memory card in your camera. The following types of SmartMedia memory cards can be used: •...
  • Page 8: Inserting A Smartmedia Memory Card

    • Data recorded on a SmartMedia memory card may be lost by improper handling by the customer or a third party, by being subjected to electricity or electrical interference, or during camera malfunction or repair. Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damages incurred by such loss of recorded data.
  • Page 9: Formatting A Smartmedia Memory Card

    • Insert the SmartMedia memory card in the correct direction. Do not insert Note it at an angle. Removing Card q Check that the camera is turned off, and then open the card cover. And pull out the lever. “Turning on the Camera” (P.41) w Press the lever and pull the SmartMedia memory card straight out of the slot.
  • Page 10 q Insert the SmartMedia memory card and slide the power switch to turn on the camera. Set the mode dial to [SET]. The setup menu will be displayed. “Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card” (P.30) “ Turning On the Camera” (P.41) w Press the ▼...
  • Page 11: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date and time are recorded when you shoot a picture. You will need to adjust these settings when you first use the camera and each time you change time zones on trips. • Use the yyyy/mm/dd format to set the date. Note •...
  • Page 12 t Repeat steps e and r above to make necessary corrections. • Each time you press the MENU Note button, the cursor moves from year to month, day, hour and minute. y After you have set the number of minutes, press the ENTER again.
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor Brightness

    Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness setting of the LCD monitor. q Turn the brightness adjustment dial on the bottom of the camera, left or right to adjust the LCD monitor brightness to a favorable setting for viewing.
  • Page 14: How To Hold The Camera

    How To Hold the Camera Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in blurred images. To keep the camera steady, hold the camera in the fashion described below. Be particularly careful to keep the camera steady when taking telephoto zoom shots. q Hold the camera steady with both hands with the elbows lightly touching your body.
  • Page 15 Important • Pressing the shutter release button at once with the finger initially apart Note from it could result in a blurred image. • When an image of a subject that has been shot with the camera held in Note vertical position is played, the subject will appear sideways.

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