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Ricoh RDC-7 Get Started Manual

Ricoh rdc-7: user guide
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GETTING STARTED
Before Using the Camera ........................ 22
Checking the Package Contents .................. 22
Installing the strap and lens cap ................... 22
Powering the Camera .............................. 23
Charging the Battery ..................................... 23
Loading the Battery ....................................... 24
Using an AC Adapter .................................... 26
SmartMedia Memory Cards ..................... 27
How to Use the Mode Dial ....................... 30
Menus ....................................................... 31
Setting the Date and Time ....................... 34
How to Hold the Camera .......................... 36
Adjusting the Camera ............................... 38
Diopter Adjustment ........................................ 38
LCD Monitor .................................................. 38
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    GETTING STARTED Chapter Before Using the Camera ... 22 Checking the Package Contents ... 22 Installing the strap and lens cap ... 22 Powering the Camera ... 23 Charging the Battery ... 23 Loading the Battery ... 24 Using an AC Adapter ... 26 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. • Digital camera ... 1 • Lens cap ... 1 •...

  • Page 3: Powering The Camera

    Precautions • Do not use the batteries other than the Ricoh DB-20. • Use only a Ricoh BJ-1 battery charger to charge the battery. • Do not use the BJ-1 battery charger to charge batteries other than the DB-20 battery.

  • Page 4: Loading The Battery

    Loading the Battery Load the battery (rechargeable lithium ion battery) before operating the camera. Important Note • Before using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery. (The battery leaves the factory in an uncharged state.) See [Charging the Battery] q Check that the camera is turned off, and then open the battery cover by...

  • Page 5: Handling Precautions

    Tips to Extend Recording and Playback Times * The battery life indicated on the previous page tends to decrease depending on the ambient temperature. In a cold environment, warming the battery by hand, for example, may allow you to take more pictures. * Increased use of the flash or zoom feature or the LCD monitor will accelerate expiration of the battery.

  • Page 6: Using An Ac Adapter

    Using an AC Adapter When using the camera for long periods of time to record or playback images, connect an AC adapter (optional) to the camera and power the camera from a household electrical source. Using the AD Adapter Before using the AC adapter, be sure to read the safety precautions in the accompanying manual.

  • 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

    Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damages incurred by such loss of recorded data. • Do not remove the battery from the camera, turn off the camera, or connect the AC adapter while data is being recorded on the SmartMedia memory card.

  • Page 9: Removing Card

    w Insert the SmartMedia memory card into the card insert slot and close the card door. Push the SmartMedia memory card fully into position, with the contact surface facing down. • Insert the SmartMedia memory card in the correct direction. Do not Note insert it at an angle.

  • Page 10: How To Use The Mode Dial

    How to Use the Mode Dial The camera offers a number of recording and playback modes. Select the desired mode with the mode dial. • Still picture mode : • Sound mode : • Text mode : • Continuous shooting mode : In this mode, the subject is shot •...

  • Page 11: Menus

    Menus This camera features various menus which can be used to enter or change the settings. Select and set the items using the buttons on the operation panel as shown below. Menu Displays SET Menu Set the mode dial to setting mode ( To exit the set menu, turn the mode dial to select another mode.

  • Page 12: Menu Settings

    Selecting, Setting and Cancelling Items • ENTER button • CANCEL button • button • button Menu Settings SET Menu FORMAT SERIAL TRANSFER KEEP SETTINGS LCD CONFIRMATION 1SEC. AUTO POWER OFF 1MIN SELECT: CHANGE: SEL.:ENTER BEEP SOUND POWER SAVE MODE SEQUENTIAL NO. DATE SETTING 2000/ 6/15 VIDEO OUT MODE...
  • Page 13 : Copies recorded files from the internal memory onto a SmartMedia memory card, and vice versa. (p.83) : Plays files shot with another (Ricoh or non-Ricoh) digital camera. : Turns a file 90 degrees right, 90 degrees left, or 180 degrees.

  • Page 14: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The set 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 15 y Press the button to highlight the digit you wish to change. Make the required changes by repeating steps t and y. Each time the Note the highlighted digit changes in the sequence: year hour minute. u After setting the minutes, press the ENTER button.

  • Page 16: How To Hold The Camera

    How to Hold the Camera Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in blurred images. To avoid such so-called “camera shake”, hold the camera as described below. Be particularly careful to avoid camera shake with telephoto zoom shots. q Hold the camera steady with both hands with your elbows close to your body.

  • Page 17: Usage Precautions

    Important Note • Keeping your finger away from the shutter button and then pressing the shutter button in one go may result in a blurred image. • Do not move the camera until the beep sound is heard. You can turn the LCD monitor as shown in the diagram, allowing you to shoot at any angle you wish.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Camera

    Adjusting the Camera Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor and the dioptor. Diopter Adjustment Adjust the diopter so that the subject is clearly visible through the viewfinder. Adjust by rotating the diopter knob left or right until the subject appears clearly. Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor when it is hard to see.

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