Ricoh RDC-6000 manual

Operation Manual To ensure correct use of your digital camera, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future reference.[...]

Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh digital camera. This manual explains the correct handling procedures and precautions for your camera. To ensure the best performance, please read the manual thoroughly before using the camera. Keep the manual handy for quick future reference. Ricoh Co., Ltd. Test Shots Check that your camera is recordin[...]

1 R Warning R Caution o m 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 death or serious injury if ignored or i[...]

2 R Warning o ● Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the equipment. Remove the batteries as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. If you are drawing power from a household electrical outlet, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet to avoid fire[...]

3 R Warning ● Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or cracking due to the adapter. • Use only the indicated power supply voltage. Also avoid bunching wiring and extension cords. • Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy objects on power cords, or strongly pull or bend power cords[...]

4 R Warning m ● Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzine, thinner or similar substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns. ● Do not use the equipment in aircraft or other locations where usage is restricted or prohibited as this may lead to disasters or accidents. ● Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the[...]

5 Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit. R Caution ● Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your body comes in contact with a damaged battery, wash the area with water immediately. (Do not use soap.) If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the equipment and wipe the batt[...]

6 CONTENTS Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 1 Camera Features ................................................................................. 9 Parts & Names ................................................................................... 10 Explanation of LCD Monitor Displa[...]

7 Special Shooting Functions .............................................................. 50 Recording Motion Picture Mode ......................................................... 50 Changing the Flash Mode ................................................................... 51 Setting the Exposure Modes ..........................................[...]

8 Chapter 5 MISCELLANEOUS Transferring Images to a PC ............................................................. 90 Installing Camera Utility Software ....................................................... 90 Changing Camera Settings ................................................................ 93 Formatting SmartMedia ......................[...]

9 Camera Features ● 2,140,000-pixel resolution compact camera With a 2,140,000-pixel resolution CCD, the compact camera produces high-quality, high- resolution images (1600 × 1200). The camera is so light you can carry it with you anywhere. ● Immediate recording Using the camera is as simple as clicking the shutter release button. Images thus [...]

10 Bac k Parts & Names ■ Camera Body F ront Cancel Button Shutter Release Button Mode Dial Flash Light ··· P.52 Self Timer LED ··· P.59 Flash Senser Remote Senser ··· P.101 LENS LCD Panel ··· P.14 PIC (Image Quality) Button ··· P.42 Self Timer Button ··· P.59 Flash Mode Button ··· P.51 Viewfinder Power Supply Cover ···[...]

11 ■ Bottom Battery Cover ■ Remote Control Unit (Optional) (DR-3) ■ SmartMedia Memory Card ■ AC Adapter (100V – 240V) ■ Rechargeable Battery DB-20 SmartMedia Memory Card Cover Tripod Screw Hole Brightness Adjustment ··· P.35 RELE ASE ERASE FW D PROGRA M EV MULTI REV ENTER DR - 3 REMOTE CONTROLLER MADE IN JAPAN Label Position Write Pr[...]

12 Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays The LCD monitor or the LCD panel displays symbols and figures showing the status of your digital camera, such as the battery level, the number of pictures that can be taken, and the mode settings. LCD Monitor ■ Motion Picture Mode Display ■ Playback Mode Display 10:12 2000/05/15 ISO200 MANUAL 1/500 9999 EV[...]

13 • All items of information are shown for illustration purposes. During actual camera operation, only the relevant items are displayed. ■ Warning Message If any of the warning messages listed below appear on the camera’s LCD monitor, read the corresponding explanation and take the corrective action suggested. Note Warning Message Status Exp[...]

14 Playback/Erasure Error Message Explanation and Remedy Reference Page The SmartMedia memory card is unformatted. Format the card with the camera before using it. A SmartMedia memory card of this type is not supported by this camera. Use another type of SmartMedia. P.31 P.29 CARD ERROR Note If the above remedies are carried out and the error displ[...]

15 Note • Only the Motion Picture mode [ ] , PIC mode [F,N] and battery mark [ ] are displayed when the motion picture mode is set. ■ Error display and countermeasure When the following error is displayed, check the cause and take the proper countermeasure. Error display Countermeasure Reference • The SmartMedia is not formatted. Use this cam[...]

16 FORMAT: ................... Formats a SmartMedia memory card. (P.31) DATE SETTING: ........ Sets the date and time. (P.33) KEEP SETTINGS: ...... Saves camera settings. (P.94) AUTO POWER OFF: ............................ Enables or disables the camera (P.95) AUTO LCD OFF ......... Enables or disables the LCD (P. 96) LANGUAGE: .............. Switc[...]

17 RECORDING MODE: ........................ Switches between recording modes, such as still picture, text, quick shooting (P.43). GRID TEMPLATE ...... Sets crossed lines to assist with image taking. (P.63) WHITE BALANCE: .... Switches between the white balance settings (P.56). EXPOSURE MODE: ... PROGRAM and AV F NO setting. (P.53) IMAGE ENLARGEMENT[...]

18 ■ Erase Menu With the camera turned on, set the mode dial to [ ]. To exit the erase menu, set the mode dial to another mode. • The [ ] setting on the mode dial is used to take motion picture mode. • The [ ] setting on the mode dial is used to transfer image files from the camera to a PC. SINGLE IMAGE: ........ Erases selected images one at[...]

19 Loading the Batteries (P.25-26) q Load the batteries into the camera. Charge the batteries before loading. (P.27) * When using an AC adapter, connect it to the camera and then to the AC outlet. (P.27) Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card (P.29-32) q Make sure that the camera is turned off. w Open the card cover and insert a SmartMedia memory card.[...]

20 Shooting Setting the Date and Time (P.33-34) q Slide the power switch and set the mode dial to [SET]. w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select [DATE SETTING]. e Press the ENTER Select button. r Press the ▼ or ▲ button to change the digit. t Press the MENU button. Repeat steps r and t above to complete the settings. * Each time you press the M[...]

21 Playback Changing the Flash Mode (P.51-52) q Set the mode dial to [ ]. w Press the flash mode button to select a flash mode. You can choose Flash Off ( ), Auto ( ), Forced Flash ( ), or Slow synchro mode ( : flashing). The selected mark will be displayed on the LCD monitor or on the LCD panel. e Press the shutter release button to record the ima[...]

22 Erasing Erasing Files (P.86-88) q Slide the power switch on and set the mode dial to [ ]. w Press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the erase mode and press the ENTER Select button. * Remember that files cannot be restored once they are erased. Before starting to erase a file, make sure that you want to erase it. If you selected [SINGLE IMAGE] e P[...]