Ricoh PX User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Ricoh Manuals
  4. Digital Camera
  5. PX
  6. User manual

Ricoh PX User Manual

Ricoh px: user guide
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

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.
This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to
take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to customize
the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a computer.
The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not
charged at the time of purchase.
The serial number of this product
is given on the bottom face of the
camera.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Ricoh PX

Summary of Contents for Ricoh PX

  • 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 © 2011 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

    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 Charge the battery using the designated USB cable or battery charger, and use ● only with compatible devices. Should the device overheat or emit smoke or an unusual smell, cease use ● immediately and take the device to your nearest dealer or service center. If fluid from a leaking battery enter your eyes, immediately flush the affected area ●...
  • Page 5 Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or cracking ● of the battery while charging. • Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid the use of multi-socket adapters and extension cords. • Do not damage, coil, or modify the USB cable, place the cable under heavy objects, or tug or forcibly bend the cable.
  • Page 6 Should water, liquid, metal, or other foreign objects penetrate the casing, unplug ● the device immediately and take it to your nearest dealer or service center. Should device malfunction or emit an unusual noises or smells, unplug it ● immediately and take it to your nearest dealer or service center. Discontinue use if the device is malfunctioning or damaged.
  • Page 7 Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body ● comes in contact with a damaged battery, rinse the area with water immediately. (Do not use soap.) If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the equipment and wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new battery.

  • Page 8: Using The Manuals

    Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your RICOH PX. “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains how to install the supplied software on your computer.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Precautions ... 2 Using the Manuals ... 7 Contents ... 8 Basic Operations Packing List ...14 Optional Accessories ... 14 Names of Parts ...15 Picture Display ...17 Getting Ready ...20 Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card ... 20 Charging the Rechargeable Battery...
  • Page 10 Advanced Operations Matching Settings to the Scene Premium Shot ...38 Taking Pictures in Premium Shot Modes ... 40 Favorite Premium Shot Modes ... 43 Creating New Premium Shot Modes ... 44 Shooting and Viewing Movies Shooting Movies ...45 Viewing Movies...46 More on Photography Focus...47 Focus Lock ...
  • Page 11 More on Playback Hiding Images ...59 Selecting Images ... 59 Hiding Images ... 60 Creating Cropped Copies ...61 Trim ... 61 Skew Correction ... 64 Protecting Images from Accidental Deletion ...65 Selecting Multiple Files ... 65 Selecting Pictures for Printing ...66 Re-ordering Favorites ...67 Viewing Pictures on TV ...69 The Shooting Menu...
  • Page 12 The Playback Menu Using the Menu ...75 Playback Menu Options ...76 Privacy Settings ... 76 Save My Settings: Premium Shots ... 76 Save premium shot ... 76 Resize ... 76 Trim ... 76 Skew Correction ... 76 Slide Show ... 77 Protect ...
  • Page 13 Direct Printing About the Direct Print Function ...84 Connecting the Camera to a Printer ...84 Printing Still Images ...85 Printing One or All Still Images ... 85 Printing Several Still Images ... 88 Downloading Images to Your Computer For Windows ...89 System Requirements for Using the Supplied Software ...

  • Page 14: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ...14 Names of Parts ...15 Picture Display ...17 Getting Ready ...20 Basic Shooting ...26 Playing Back Images ...31 Deleting Files ...34 Using the Menus ...36...

  • Page 15: Packing List

    Open the package and make sure all the items are included. * The actual appearance of items included may differ. • RICOH PX The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

  • Page 16: Names Of Parts

    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/). P.28, 31, 33 P.27 P.24, 23 P.45...
  • Page 17 Rear View Picture Display Strap Eyelet Battery/Card Cover Tripod Screw Hole HDMI Micro Output Terminal (Type D) Common Terminal for USB Port/AV Output Flash Dial 3 ( Movie)/F ( Favorites) Button PREMIUM/! Button $ Button # Button D ( Exposure Compensation)/" Button MENU/OK Button t ( Self-timer)/D ( Delete) Button 6 ( Playback) Button...

  • Page 18: Picture Display

    Picture Display Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures Still Image Mode 8sec . 8sec . 8sec . 8sec X102 X102 . 7 X102 . 7 102 . 7 F 2 . 8 F F 2 . 8 F 2 . 8 1 / 1000 1 / 1000 EV EV–0 .

  • Page 19: Movie Mode

    Movie Mode 10 10 : 00 00 / 15 15 : 00 00 10 : 00 / 15 : 00 10 : 00 / 15 : 00 Movie button: End Movie button Movie button: End Movie button: End Item Name 27 Movie Recording Indicator 28 Recording Time Note -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 20 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • A battery symbol appears at the lower right of the picture display to indicate the battery level. Battery Symbol Battery is sufficiently charged. Green Battery partially discharged. Recharging is recommended. Battery level is low. Recharge the battery. •...

  • Page 21: Getting Ready

    Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card Be sure the camera is off before proceeding. Open the battery/card cover. • Slide the latch in the direction shown and open the cover. Insert the rechargeable battery and SD memory card.

  • Page 22: About The Battery

    Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • To prevent moisture or dust from entering the camera, close the battery/card cover securely. • Before opening or closing the battery/card cover, choose a location free of water, sand, mud, and other foreign matter and remove any such matter as may be adhering to the camera.

  • Page 23: Charging The Rechargeable Battery

    Eye-Fi Cards --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eye-Fi X2 series cards (SD memory cards with built-in wireless LAN function) can be used. For more information on Eye-Fi cards, access the Web page of Eye-Fi (http://www.eye.fi/). Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If an SD memory card is loaded, the camera does not record to the internal memory, even if the card is full.

  • Page 24: Using A Computer

    Using an AC Power Outlet To charge the battery, connect the USB cable and plug the power adapter in. Charging will begin automatically. Using a Computer The camera will display the dialog shown at right when connected to a computer. Highlight [Charge] and press the MENU/OK button.

  • Page 25: Turning The Power On/Off

    Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Use only the supplied USB power adapter and USB cable. • During charging, do not leave the camera in direct sunlight or subject it to extreme temperatures, strong shocks, or vibration. • Disconnect the camera when charging is complete. Failure to observe this precaution could cause fire.

  • Page 26: Basic Setup

    Sleep Mode and Auto Power Off -------------------------------------------------- If no operations are performed for the time selected for the setup menu (GP.78) [Sleep Mode] (GP.81) or [Auto Power Off ] (GP.81) options, the picture display will dim or the camera will turn off automatically to save power. Basic Setup Setting the Language A language-selection dialog is displayed...

  • Page 27: Basic Shooting

    Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Focusing and Taking Pictures (Normal Mode) Normal mode is selected when the camera is turned on. In this mode, settings are automatically adjusted according to shooting conditions. The shutter release button has two positions: the camera adjusts focus automatically when the button is pressed halfway and takes a picture when the button is pressed the rest of the way down (to take pictures without using autofocus, adjust focus settings as described on P.48).
  • Page 28 Position your subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway to set focus, exposure, and white balance. 9999 9999 9999 9999 • If portrait subjects are detected, the camera will give priority to faces when setting focus.

  • Page 29: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function To zoom in on your subject so that it fills more of the frame, select z (telephoto) with the zoom lever, or select Z (wide angle) to zoom out for wider angles. The amount of zoom is shown by the zoom bar and zoom ratio in the picture display.

  • Page 30: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Use the flash dial to select a flash mode. The current flash mode is shown at the top of the display. The flash will not fire. AUTO The flash fires automatically. The flash fires with every shot. Note that the flash may not fire depending on the shooting mode or the options selected in the shooting menu (GP.104).

  • Page 31: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera offers a ten-second timer for self-portraits, a two-second timer to prevent blur caused by camera movement when the shutter release button is pressed, and a group timer for group portraits. Before shooting, use the t ( Self-timer) button to select a self-timer mode.

  • Page 32: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Viewing Your Images To view an image in the picture display, press the 6 ( Playback) button (to turn the camera on with a picture displayed, press and hold the 6 button). Use the # and $ buttons to view additional images or press the 6 button again to exit to shooting mode.

  • Page 33: Rating Pictures

    Multi-Frame Views Use the !, ", #, and $ buttons to highlight images and press the MENU/OK button to view the highlighted image full frame. Calendar View Use the !, ", #, and $ buttons to highlight the desired date (only dates for which images exist can be selected) and press the MENU/OK button to view the first picture taken on the selected date full...

  • Page 34: Enlarging Images

    Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Favorites can be displayed in single- or 20-frame view. • Ratings can be changed while favorites are displayed. The new rating will be reflected the next time favorites are displayed. • Pictures can be re-ordered in the favorites display (GP.67). Enlarging Images To zoom in on photographs displayed in single-frame view, select 8 with the zoom lever.

  • Page 35: Deleting Files

    Use the D ( Delete) button to delete files from internal memory or a memory card during playback. Single-frame view Single-frame View Available Settings Delete One Delete Multi Delete All Thumbnail View Available Settings Sel. Indiv. Sel. Range Deleting Files Description Delete the current image.

  • Page 36: Deleting Multiple Files

    Deleting Multiple Files The following options are displayed when the D button is pressed in thumbnail view or [Delete Multi] is selected in single-frame view. Sel. Indiv.: Deleting Multiple Selected Files Highlight images and press the MENU/OK button to select. •...

  • Page 37: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Menus can be displayed by pressing the MENU/OK button during shooting or playback. The Quick Shooting Menu By default, pressing the MENU/OK button during shooting displays the quick shooting menu; to jump directly to the full shooting menu when the MENU/OK button is pressed, select [Off ] for [Quick menu display] (GP.79) in the setup menu (GP.78).

  • Page 38: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Advanced Operations Operations Read this section when Read this section when you want to learn more you want to learn more about the different camera about the different camera functions. functions. 1 Matching Settings to the Scene ...38 2 Shooting and Viewing Movies ...45 3 More on Photography ...47 4 More on Playback ...59 5 The Shooting Menu ...71...

  • Page 39: Matching Settings To The Scene

    1 Matching Settings to the Scene Premium Shot Choose a premium shot mode to match settings to the scene. Premium Shot Modes Cooking Sweets Auction Party Hand-Held Night Scn P mode Portrait Night Portrait Use when taking portrait pictures against a nightscape. The Loupe Landscape Beach...
  • Page 40 Skew Correct Reduce the effects of perspective on posters, business cards, Mode and other rectangular objects (GP.42). Pets Photograph pets. The flash (GP.29), AF-auxiliary light (GP.80), and speaker (GP.81) turn off automatically and remain off while this mode is selected. Miniaturize Use to create pictures that appear to be photos of dioramas (GP.43).

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures In Premium Shot Modes

    Taking Pictures in Premium Shot Modes Display premium shot modes. • Press the PREMIUM button in shooting mode to display the premium shot mode selection dialog; depending on which style of list you last selected, the dialog will show either your favorite premium shot modes or a complete list.

  • Page 42: Adjust Settings

    Select the highlighted mode. • Press the MENU/OK button. In sweets or auction mode, you will be prompted to select a frame or layout; highlight the desired option and press the MENU/OK button. Adjust settings. • Press " to adjust settings for the current mode (GP.39).
  • Page 43 Skew Correct Mode Reduce the effects of perspective on posters, business cards, and other rectangular objects. Take a photograph. • If the camera is able to detect an object that can be used to correct perspective, a message will be displayed with the object shown by an orange frame.

  • Page 44: Favorite Premium Shot Modes

    Shooting in Miniaturization Mode This mode creates pictures that appear to be photos of dioramas. It is most effective when pictures are taken from a high vantage point. Pressing " in miniaturize mode displays miniaturization options. The areas that will not be in focus in the final photograph are shown in gray;...

  • Page 45: Creating New Premium Shot Modes

    Creating New Premium Shot Modes Modifications to premium shot modes can be saved in slots [MY1] through [MY5]. This operation can be performed during both shooting and playback. Shooting Mode Press F in the settings adjustment dialog for the current mode. You will be prompted to take a sample photo for the new mode;...

  • Page 46: Shooting And Viewing Movies Shooting Movies

    2 Shooting and Viewing Movies Shooting Movies AVI format movies can be recorded with sound by pressing the 3 ( Movie) button in normal or premium shot modes. The camera will set focus and exposure and begin recording; a [O] icon blinks in the display while recording is in progress.

  • Page 47: Viewing Movies

    Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The zoom lever can be used for digital zoom (GP.57) during recording. • Subject tracking AF can not be used. • The camera shoots movies at 30 frames per second. • The remaining recording time may not change uniformly because it is recalculated from the remaining memory capacity during movie recording.

  • Page 48: More On Photography

    3 More on Photography Focus Autofocus may not produce the desired results with some subjects. In these cases, focus lock can be used to recompose the photograph after focusing on another subject at the same distance. Focus Lock Use focus lock if the camera is unable to focus or to compose photographs in which the subject is not in the center of the frame.

  • Page 49: About Focusing

    Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If the distance between the camera and subject changes while focus lock is in effect, lift your finger from the shutter release button and focus again at the new distance. About Focusing ----------------------------------------------------------------------- • The color and shape of the frame in the center of the picture display indicate whether the subject is in or out of focus.

  • Page 50: Focus Options

    Focus Options The [Focus] option in the shooting menu (GP.71) can be used to choose the focus mode according to your subject or creative intent. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The [Focus] menu or some of the options it contains may not be available in some modes (GP.104).

  • Page 51: Preventing Blur

    Preventing Blur To prevent blur caused by the camera moving when the shutter is released (“ camera shake”), press the shutterrelease button smoothly and gently. Blur is particularly likely to occur if: • the flash is off and lighting is poor, or •...

  • Page 52: Modifying Color

    Modifying Color Match colors to the light source or modify them to suit your creative intent. White Balance Colors can be adjusted using the [White Balance] option in the shooting menu (GP.71). At the default setting of [Multi-P AUTO], the camera automatically adjusts white balance so that a white subject will appear white regardless of the color of the light source.

  • Page 53: Manual

    Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Auto white balance may not produce the desired results with scenes lacking white objects. This can be corrected using manual white balance or by adding a white object to the scene before shooting. • When options other than [Auto] or [Multi-P AUTO] are used with the flash, the final results may differ sharply from the view through the lens shown in the picture display.

  • Page 54: Taking A Series Of Photos

    Taking a Series of Photos The [ Continuous Mode] option in the shooting menu (GP.71) can be used to take photos one at a time or in continuous sequence (note that [Continuous Mode] may not be available in some modes GP.104).
  • Page 55 Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Digital zoom is available at settings of S-Cont and M-Cont even if [Auto Resize] is selected for [Digital Zoom Image] (GP.82) in the setup menu (GP.78). • Turning the camera off resets [Continuous Mode] to [Off ]. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...

  • Page 56: Creating A Date Stamp

    Creating a Date Stamp Use the [Date Imprint] option in the shooting menu (GP.71) to imprint the date (YY/MM/DD) or date and time (YY/MM/DD hh:mm) on photographs as they are taken. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • [Date Imprint] cannot be used with movies. •...

  • Page 57: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a measure of the camera’s sensitivity to light. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or a fast-moving object while minimizing blurring. ISO sensitivity is controlled using the [ISO Setting] option in the shooting menu (GP.71).

  • Page 58: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, digital zoom can be used for zoom factors of up to 4.8 × for still images, 2.8 × for movies with a frame size of [x 1280], or 4.0 × for movies with a frame size of [z 640].
  • Page 59 Zoom Magnification and Recorded Image Size Picture Quality/Size o 4 : 3 j 4 : 3 e 4 : 3 a 4 : 3 z 4 : 3 Equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Auto Resize] has no effect in skew correction or toy camera mode or when [S-Cont] or [M-Cont] is selected for [Continuous Mode].

  • Page 60: More On Playback Hiding Images

    4 More on Playback Hiding Images When [On] is selected for [ Privacy Settings] in the quick playback (GP.36) or full playback menu (GP.75), the images selected for [Hide Images] will not be displayed. Selecting Images To choose the images that will be hidden when privacy is enabled, highlight [Hide Images] in the [Privacy Settings] menu and press $.

  • Page 61: Hiding Images

    Hiding Images To hide the images selected with [Hide Images], choose [On] in the [Privacy Settings] menu. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When [On] is selected for [Privacy Settings], pictures can not be deleted using the D button (GP.34), and the [Adv. PB options] option is not available in the quick playback menu.

  • Page 62: Creating Cropped Copies

    Creating Cropped Copies Cropped copies can be created using the [Trim] and [Skew Correction] options in the playback menu (GP.75). Trim Create a cropped copy of the current photograph. Use the zoom lever to choose a crop size and the !, ", #, and $ buttons to position the crop.
  • Page 63 • 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 o 4 : 3...
  • Page 64 Aspect ratio 1 : 1 Original image size o 4 : 3 (4608 × 3456) n 3 : 2 (4608 × 3072) l 1 : 1 (3456 × 3456) l 16 : 9 (4608 × 2592) j 4 : 3 (3648 ×...

  • Page 65: Skew Correction

    Skew Correction Create copies that have been processed to reduce the effects of perspective on rectangular objects, such as message boards or business cards. Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • You can only use skew correction for still images shot with this camera. •...

  • Page 66: Protecting Images From Accidental Deletion

    Protecting Images from Accidental Deletion The [ Protect] option in the playback menu (GP.75) can be used to protect images from accidental deletion. To protect the current image, select [1 File]. To protect all images or remove protection from all images, choose [Select All] or [Cancel All].

  • Page 67: Selecting Pictures For Printing

    Selecting Pictures for Printing To request professional prints of the photographs on a memory card, first use the [ DPOF] option in the playback menu (GP.75) to create a digital “print order” listing the photos you wish to print and the number of prints, and then take the memory card to a digital print service center that supports the DPOF standard.

  • Page 68: Re-Ordering Favorites

    Re-ordering Favorites The [ Reorder favorites] option in the playback menu (GP.75) can be used to change the order in which your favorite pictures are listed. [Reorder favorites] is only available when favorites are displayed (GP.32). Press the MENU/OK button. •...
  • Page 69 Select images. • If you chose [1 at a time] in Step 3, highlight images and press the MENU/OK button to select or deselect. If you chose [Multiple], use the MENU/ OK button to select the first and last images in each range. Selected files are marked with icons.

  • Page 70: Viewing Pictures On Tv

    Viewing Pictures on TV To view pictures on a TV, connect the camera using the supplied AV cable. Securely connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on the television. • Connect the white plug of the AV cable to the audio input terminal (white) of the TV unit and the yellow plug to the video input terminal (yellow).
  • Page 71 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • You can connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on your video recorder and record what you have shot to a video recorder. • The camera supports the following video standards: NTSC and PAL. Where possible, the camera is set to the standard used in your country or region before shipment;...

  • Page 72: The Shooting Menu

    5 The Shooting Menu The shooting menu is used to adjust shooting options. Using the Menu Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode. • The quick shooting menu will be displayed (if [Off ] is selected for [Quick menu display] GP.79 in the setup menu GP.78, the full shooting menu will be displayed;...

  • Page 73: Shooting Menu Options

    Shooting Menu Options Picture Quality/Size Adjust picture quality and size when taking pictures. o 4 : 3 4608 × 3456 l 16 : 9 4608 × 2592 a 4 : 3 n 3 : 2 4608 × 3072 j 4 : 3 l 1 : 1 3456 ×...

  • Page 74: White Balance

    White Balance Adjust the white balance. ISO Setting Adjust ISO sensitivity. Maximum for ISO Auto Select the maximum value chosen by the camera when [Auto] is selected for [ISO Setting]. Use to prevent ISO sensitivity from being raised too high. Exposure Compensation Choose exposure compensation.

  • Page 75: Hue

    Choose the hue of photographs created using the cross process premium shot mode. Select from [Basic], [Magenta], and [Yellow]. Caution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Depending on exposure and the option selected for white balance, [Magenta] and [Yellow] may not produce the desired results. Vignetting Choose the amount of vignetting in toy camera premium shot mode.

  • Page 76: The Playback Menu

    6 The Playback Menu The playback menu is used to manage existing pictures. Using the Menu Display an image. • In the case of playback options that can be used with a selected image, display the image full frame before proceeding. •...

  • Page 77: Playback Menu Options

    Playback Menu Options Privacy Settings If [On] is selected, hidden images will not be displayed. Save My Settings: Premium Shots Create a new premium shot mode using the settings for a photo recorded in premium shot mode. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Settings for custom premium shot modes are reset when [Reset premium shot settings] (GP.74) is selected in the shooting menu (GP.71).

  • Page 78: Slide Show

    Slide Show You can display the recorded still images and movie files sequentially on the screen. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Each still image is displayed for three seconds. • Movies are played back in their entirety. Protect Protect images from accidental deletion. Copy to Card from Int.

  • Page 79: The Setup Menu

    7 The Setup Menu The setup menu can be accessed from the shooting (GP.71) and playback (GP.75) menus and is used to change basic camera settings. Using the Menu Press the MENU/OK button. • The quick shooting or playback menu will be displayed (if [Off ] is selected for [Quick menu display] GP.79 in the setup menu, the full menu will be...

  • Page 80: Setup Menu Options

    Press $ to view options for the highlighted item. Press ! or " to highlight the desired option. Press the MENU/OK button to select the highlighted option and exit to shooting or playback • To select the highlighted option and return to the setup menu, press •...

  • Page 81: Grid Guide Display

    Grid Guide Display Choose the type of framing grid available in shooting mode. Available Settings Description Playback info Choose the information displayed during playback. Available Settings Description Simplified Detailed Auto Rotate Select [On] to automatically display pictures in the correct orientation during playback.

  • Page 82: Operation Sounds

    Operation Sounds Choose the sounds made by the camera. Available Settings Description All sounds on. Shutter Sounds All sounds other than the shutter sound disabled. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If you try to perform an operation that cannot be performed, the beep sound is emitted regardless of the [Operation Sounds] setting.

  • Page 83: Digital Zoom Image

    Digital Zoom Image Choose [Auto Resize] to record pictures taken with digital zoom at actual size, [Normal] to enlarge image data from the center of the frame using both the digital zoom and the super resolution zoom. Card Sequence No. When you switch SD memory cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded card.

  • Page 84: Hdmi Output

    HDMI Output You can select the resolution from [AUTO], [1080i], [720P], and [480P] for video output using the optional HDMI cable, For normal use, choose the [AUTO] option. If the video resolution actually shown on the display is low with the [AUTO] option, choose [1080i] or [720P] to achieve the better possible quality.

  • Page 85: Direct Printing

    8 Direct Printing About the Direct Print Function The camera can be connected to a printer via the supplied USB cable and JPEG images printed directly from the camera without using a computer. Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • This camera uses PictBridge, an industry standard for Direct Printing. •...

  • Page 86: 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After making sure that the printing completes and the camera turns off, disconnect the USB cable to end the connection between the camera and the printer.
  • Page 87 Print Quality Report Print* Printing Quantity Sets the print quantity. Toner Saving* 1-Side/2-Sides* * Each item is available only when supported by the Ricoh printer connected to the camera. Description Sets the paper size. Sets the paper type. Sets the number of images printed on a sheet of paper.
  • Page 88 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • To specify the settings as the default settings next time the camera is connected to the printer, press the F button in Step 3. Select [Yes] and press the MENU/ OK button. • To use the settings last set the next time the camera is connected to the printer, select [No].

  • Page 89: Printing Several Still Images

    Printing Several Still Images Select 9 with the zoom lever to display pictures in multi- frame playback. Select an image and press the MENU/OK button. Press ! or " to choose the number of prints. • Press ! to increase the number of prints, or press " to decrease the number of prints.

  • Page 90: 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 is available in the internal memory of the camera. The following software are installed with the DL-10 installation.

  • Page 91: Installing Software

    Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Windows XP 64-bit and Windows Vista 64-bit are not supported. • If your computer has an upgraded OS, the USB function may not work normally, so it will not be supported. • The provided software may not operate properly if changes are made to the operating system, such as with patches and service package releases.
  • Page 92 USB cable and start over from Step 2. Click [Start the digital camera software installer], and then click the [OK] button. • [Digital camera software installer] screen appears. Windows 7 • Click [Open folder to view files] and double-click [AUTORUN.EXE] from the...
  • Page 93 Select a language and follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. • The MediaBrowser installer will start. To install MediaBrowser, accept the license agreement and follow the on-screen instructions. Click [Unblock] for DL-10. • For Windows 7, click [Allow access]. When a message appears asking you to restart your computer, select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and then click [Finish].
  • Page 94 Viewing Software Manual In the internal memory of the camera, “Software User Guide” (PDF file) is available. This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer. To view the guide, copy the guide onto your computer. Open [My computer] with the camera connected to the computer.

  • Page 95: Copying Pictures To Your Computer

    If DL-10 is installed: • DL-10 starts and image transfer begins automatically. • Pictures are copied to the [Digital Camera] folder in [My Documents], where they are sorted into separate folders by date of recording. See the “Software User Guide” (PDF file) for more information.
  • Page 96 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 97: For Macintosh

    For Macintosh This camera supports the following Macintosh operating systems. • Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.6.6 Caution --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The “Software User Guide” can be viewed on Macintosh computers. • The “Software User Guide” is in pdf format. Copy the PDF file for your language from the [MANUAL] folder in the camera’s internal memory to the computer hard disk.
  • Page 98 Copy photos to the computer. • Copy files from the camera to the desired location. • When an SD memory card is loaded, its files are displayed. Otherwise, files in the internal memory are displayed. Disconnect the USB cable when transfer is complete. •...

  • Page 99: 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. File number limit exceeded. Unmatched File Insufficient memory. Continue? Protected Card Is Write-Protected.

  • Page 100: 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 101 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. Camera is unable to focus. Although the camera is not in focus, the green frame appears in the center of the picture display.
  • Page 102 Problem Cause The flash does not fire. The flash is disabled: Or, the flash cannot • when [Fireworks], [Landscape], charge. or [Pets] is selected in premium shot mode, • during movie recording, and • during continuous shooting. The flash is set to [OFF]. Battery is exhausted.
  • Page 103 Playback/Deleting Problem Cannot play back, or the playback screen does not appear. The contents of the SD memory card cannot be played back, or the playback screen does not appear. The picture display turned off. A file cannot be deleted. Cannot format the SD memory card.

  • Page 104: Other Problems

    Other Problems Problem Cause Cannot load the SD The card is facing the wrong way. memory card. The camera does not Battery is exhausted. operate even when the Camera malfunction buttons are pressed. The date is incorrect. The correct date/time are not set. The set date The battery was removed.

  • Page 105: Available Settings

    Available Settings The following table lists the settings available in each shooting mode. F (Flash) t (Self-timer) * Digital Zoom Picture Quality/Size 7, 8 Continuous Mode * 9, 10 Focus * Exposure Metering Image Settings Super Resolution White Balance ISO Setting Maximum for ISO Auto Exposure Compensation Movie Size...
  • Page 106 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ — — ✓ * ✓ * ✓ ✓ ✓ * ✓ * ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ — * ✓ — — — — — ✓ ✓ ✓ — —...

  • Page 107: Specifications

    Specifications Camera No. of effective pixels (camera) Approx. 16.00 million effective pixels Image Sensor Lens Focal Length F-aperture Shooting Distance Normal shooting: Approx. 3 cm to ∞ (Wide-angle), 50 cm to ∞ (Telephoto) Lens Construction 13 elements in 10 groups 1, 2 Zoom Magnification * Focus Modes...
  • Page 108 Shooting Mode Normal/Movie mode/Premium shot mode (P mode/Portrait/Night. Port./Hand-Held Night Scn/Party/Cooking/Sweets/Loupe/Landscape/Beach/ Snow/Sports/Fireworks/Auction/Skew Correct Mode/Pets/Miniaturize/Toy Camera/High Contrast B&W/Soft Focus/Cross Process/Black & White/Sepia) Number of Still Image 4608 × 3456, 4608 × 3072, 3456 × 3456, 4608 × 2592, 3648 × 2736, Recorded 2592 ×...
  • Page 109 Date Maintain Time Water resistance/ Dust resistance Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature *1 The following table shows the minimum shooting distance and shooting range at different zoom positions: Zoom Focal position Length Wide-angle 28 mm 140 mm 280 mm Telephoto 1344 mm Approx.

  • Page 110: 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 Normal o 4 : 3 Premium shot...
  • Page 111 Note ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The maximum recording time is the estimated total recording time. Movies may be up to 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. • A Speed Class 6 memory card is recommended when recording movies with [ x 1280] selected for [Movie Size].

  • Page 112: 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 Picture Quality/Size...
  • Page 113 Function Playback Volume Adjustment Setup Quick menu display Choose shooting info Grid Guide Display Playback info Auto Rotate Auto-protect faves LCD Brightness AF Auxiliary Light Operation Sounds Volume Settings LCD Confirmation Time Auto Power Off Sleep Mode LCD Auto Dim Digital Zoom Image Card Sequence No.

  • Page 114: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Battery Charger (BJ-10) The BJ-10 can be used to recharge DB-100 rechargeable batteries. Insert the battery with the r and s labels oriented to match the labels on the charger and plug the charger in. Charging status is indicated by the charger lamp as shown in the table below.

  • Page 115: Using Your Camera Abroad

    Using Your Camera Abroad USB Power Adapter/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 116: Cautions On Use

    • If any foreign object (metal, water, liquid) gets inside the camera, stop using the camera immediately. Turn the power off, remove the battery and memory card, and consult your nearest dealer or Ricoh Repair Center. • Before using the camera, confirm that the battery and memory card are fully inserted and latched.
  • Page 117 • Do not touch the flash and keep foreign objects away from the firing unit. Doing so can cause burns and fires. • Do not fire the flash near eyes. It could cause visual impairment (particularly for infants). • Do not fire the flash near the driver of a vehicle to avoid causing accidents. •...
  • Page 118 Rechargeable Battery • The battery is not waterproof. Keep dry. • The DB-100 is a lithium-ion battery. • Charge the battery before use since the battery is not fully charged when it is shipped. • The characteristics of lithium batteries are such that, at cold temperatures, the performance of even fully charged cells will decrease, reducing the available shooting or playback time.

  • Page 119: Care And Storage

    Foreign matter can damage the seal, impairing water resistance. If the foreign matter can not be removed or the seal is damaged, request replacement from a Ricoh repair center. • To ensure continued water resistance, it is recommended that the rubber seal be replaced once every two years whether it is damaged or not.
  • Page 120 Use and Storage • Please avoid using or storing your camera in the following kinds of places, as this may damage the camera. - In high heat and humidity, or where there is severe change in temperature or humidity. - Places with a lot of dust, dirt or sand. - Places with severe vibration.

  • Page 121: 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 not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh Repair Center.

  • Page 122: 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: RICOH PX This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...

  • Page 123: Index

    Index Add Premium Shots To Favorites ...43 Adobe Reader ...93 Adv. PB Options ...36, 75 Adv. Shooting Options ...36, 71 AF Auxiliary Light ...15, 80 Auction ...38, 41 Auto-protect Faves ...80 Auto Power Off...25, 81 Auto Resize ...57 Auto Rotate ...80 AV Cable ...14, 69 Battery ...20, 22 Battery/Card Cover ...16, 20...
  • Page 124 M-Cont ...53 Macro ...27 Manual ...52 Maximum For ISO Auto ...73 MediaBrowser ...89 MENU/OK Button... 16, 71, 75, 78 Microphone ...15 Miniaturize ...39, 43 Movie ...45 Movie Button...16, 45 Movie Size ...73 Night Portrait ...38 Normal Shooting Mode...41 Operation Sounds ...81 Optical Zoom ...28 Party ...38 Pets ...39...
  • Page 125 Video Out Mode ...82 Vignetting ...74 Volume Settings ...36, 81 White Balance ...51, 73 Zoom ...28 Zoom Lever ... 15, 28, 31, 33...

  • Page 126: Telephone Support Numbers In Europe

    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/ 0203 239 6327 +44 203 239 6327 06331 268 438...

  • Page 127: If A Problem Arises

    To reduce the environmental loads of digital cameras, 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”.

Table of Contents