Ricoh HZ15 manual

T o ensure the best performance from your camera, please read the Operating Manual before using the camera. Digital Camera Operating Manual[...]

1 Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: RICOH IMAGING CO., L TD. Address: 2-35-7, Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, T okyo 174-8639, JAP AN For Customers in the U.S.A. T ested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may[...]

2 SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. Do not attempt to disassemble the camera. T o prevent the camera from being damaged by mois ture , do not use or store the camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water . Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or[...]

3 If battery uid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin with clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local (national or regional) regulations. T o prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched by [...]

4 Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy the data to your PC before you edit them. When the camera is stored for a long period of time, be sure to download your photos and remove the memory card. Store it in a dry environment. Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one. We suggest buying only well-[...]

5 BEFORE YOU ST ART ........................ 1 SAFETY NOTES ................................ 2 CONTENTS ........................................ 5 GETTING READY .............................. 9 Accessories Included .......................................... 9 Part Names ....................................................... 10 Installing Battery a[...]

6 BASIC OPERA TION ......................... 32 Using the Zoom Function .................................. 32 Macro Mode ...................................................... 33 Self-T imer Setting ............................................. 34 Flash Mode ....................................................... 35 EV Setting .....................[...]

7 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ........... 53 Video Quality .............................................. 54 OIS .............................................................. 54 Color Effect ................................................. 55 Movie Setting Menu .......................................... 56 Digital Zoom .....................[...]

8 APPENDICES .................................. 72 Specications .................................................... 72 Prompts and W arning Messages ...................... 76 T roubleshooting ................................................ 80[...]

9 GETTING READY Y our camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer . Accessories Included USB CABLE SOFTW ARE (CD-ROM) AC/DC ADAPTER STRAP RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM-ION BA TTERY Quick Start Guide QUICK ST ART GUIDE[...]

10 Part Names 5 16 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 6 7 8 10 9 11 12 1 Status Indicator 2 Power Button 3 Shutter Button 4 Zoom lever 5 Fast Video Recording Button 6 Wrist Strap Buckles 7 Mode Button 8 OK Button 9 USB Port 10 Flash Button/ Arrow Button (Right) 11 Menu Button 12 Playback Button 13 Delete Button/ Arrow Button (Down) 14 Macro Button/ Self-T imer Butto[...]

11 23 22 21 17 18 19 20 17 Flash Lamp 18 Microphone 19 AF Assist Beam/ Timer Indicator 20 Lens 21 Speaker 22 Tripod Receptacle 23 Battery Cover[...]

12 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram: 1. Open the battery cover. Installing Battery and Memory Card[...]

13 4. Close the battery cover. 3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram below: The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage. T o remove your memory card, op[...]

14 Before charging the battery , ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off. 1. Connect the camera and the AC/DC adapter using the supplied USB cable. (The plug shape of the AC/DC adapter may vary depending on the country or region. The actual item may vary from the drawing below). 2. Insert the plug of the AC/DC adapter int[...]

15 T urning Camera On and Off Press the Power button to turn the camera on. T o turn the camera off, press the Power button again. Power Button Symbol Description In the instructions below , the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding. 「 Item properties 」： T[...]

16 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 Language 」 and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 5. Press the[...]

17 Resetting Date/Time After you set your Date/T ime for the rst time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time. 1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or[...]

18 Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off. Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen 00:56:44 00:56:44 1234 Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram 1234 00:56:44 00:56:44 Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen Display Setting MODE OVER VIEW[...]

19 LCD Screen Display Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo Shooting Mode 00:56:44 00:56:44 1234 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 17 2 00:56:44 00:56:44 1234 20 19 21 22 23 1 Shooting Mode Icons Manual Mode Panorama Mode Auto Mode Scene Mode Portrait 2 Macro Mode 3 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever) 4 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory 5[...]

20 14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable only in Mode) 15 Histogram 16 Focus Frame 17 Expo Metering AiAE Spot Center 18 AF Mode Single-AF Multi-AF 19 Self-T imer Self-timer Off 2 sec 10 sec Smile 20 Flash Mode Force Off Flash Auto Force Flash Slow Sync. Slow Sync. + Red-Eye Red-Eye Reduction 21 Drive Mode Single Continuous Shot 3 Shots Time Lapse (30sec/1mi[...]

21 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode -0.3 EV 00:56:44 00:56:44 x3. 2                1 Movie Mode Icon 2 Macro Mode 3 Self-Timer Self-timer Off 10 sec 4 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever) 5 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory 6 Battery Status 7 Color Effect 8 Video Quality 9 Re[...]

22 Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode 1/45 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 x2 8 10 9 11 1 File Protection 2 Memory Space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos) 3 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 4 Battery Status 5 Zoom Magnication Area 6 Image Zoom Ratios 7 Image Zone 8 Shooting Date 9 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) 10 HDR 1 1 Red-[...]

23 Using the Mode Button This camera provides a convenient Mode Button that allows you to switch easily between different modes. After pressing the button to enter the mode selection menu, press the Left/Right Button to choose the selected mode. Press the button to conrm your selection. All the available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon De[...]

24 Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your photos for the best possible results. Follow these steps: 1. Press the button to select Auto Mode ( ). 2. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway down to focus [...]

25 In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust exposure for realistic capture of skin tones. Press the button to select Portrait mode ( ). Portrait Mode Panorama Mode Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take. Follow thes[...]

26 5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press the button, the camera will splice the pictures automatically . Press the button to enter playback mode to see the effect. 6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will splice the pictures automatically . Press the button to enter playback mode to see the effect. After selecting Panorama Mode, [...]

27 Scene Mode (SCN) Y ou can select an appropriate mode from the 20 scene modes according to the type of environment you are shooting. The camera then congures the most appropriate settings automatically . Press the button to enter Scene Mode. The LCD will display a menu like the example on the right: Press the arrow button to select a scene , a[...]

28 Scene Description Auto Scene Identies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night Scene Person, Auto. Landscape For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and blue. Sport For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not recommended for shooting[...]

29 Scene Description Panning Shot Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred background. Sketch For taking photos with pencil sketch effect. Fish Eye For interesting sh eye effect. Party Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under the complicated lighting conditions. Indoor For indoor settings. Re[...]

30 Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you. “ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes: Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Macro Mode Night Portrait Auto Mo[...]

31 Mode Name Description Landscape Mode For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and blue colors. Portrait Mode Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces. Night Portrait When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people[...]

32 Y our camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. T oggle the Zoom lever of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures. Using the Zoom Function BASIC OPERA TION Zoom Indicator When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital Zoom, release and turn the zoom lever to to switch be[...]

33 Macro Mode The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press the left arrow button ( ) to enter the Marco Menu. 2. Press the left/right to select either of the following 2 modes: • Macro Off Select this option to disable Macro. • Macro On Sel[...]

34 Self-T imer Setting Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. First choose 2 seconds, 10 seconds,or smile detection and then take the pictures. 1. Press the left arrow button ( ) and then press the up/down arrow button to enter the self-timer menu. 2. Press left/right to select any one of the following 4 modes: • Self-T imer - O[...]

35 Flash Mode The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light or for ll-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with pronounced shadows. 1. Press the right arrow button ( ) to enter the Flash Settings Menu. 2. Press the left/right to select any one of the following 6 modes: • Force Off Flash is turned off. • Flash Auto[...]

36 EV Setting The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as exposure value, shutter adjustment and ISO. Using the appropriate function settings can improve your pictures. T o select the best setting for optimum photos, follow these steps: 1. Press the button to display the settings screen. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to se[...]

37 ISO The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor based on the brightness of the scene. T o improve the camera's sensor performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. A lower ISO value is needed when shooting in brighter conditions. Pictures taken at higher ISO settings will genera[...]

38 Using Quick Recording In shooting mode, press the Fast Video Recording Button to begin recording video. After nishing, press the Fast Video Recording Button or the Shutter Button to stop and store the video. The camera will return to shooting mode automatically .[...]

39 Viewing Photos and V ideos PLA YBACK T o view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation button to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card. 3. T[...]

40 Thumbnail View When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom lever to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen. 1. Slide the zoom lever to switch between 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails. 2. When a 3x3 or 4x4 thumbnail is displayed, press the arrow button to select a picture or video clip to view . 3. Press the arrow button[...]

41 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) The Zoom lever can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos between x2 to x8. 1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode. 2. Press the left/right button to select a picture to be zoomed in. 3. Rotate the Zoom lever to ( ) to zoom in. 4. The bottom right corner of the screen[...]

42 This setting allows you to view all the stored images as a slideshow . 1. Press the button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the button to enter slide option. 3. Press the left/right button to select slideshow playing or 「 Cancel 」 to return to the playback screen. Slideshow 4. Press the button to conrm the setting.[...]

43 Photos and Video Deletion In playback mode, press the down arrow button ( ) to delete your photos and videos. T o delete photos or videos: 1. Press the button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the photos and videos to be deleted. 3. Press the down arrow button ( ) and the deletion screen is displayed. 4. [...]

44 Photo Shooting Menu USING THE MENUS Mode: 1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Photo Shooting Menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set and press the button to conrm. Refer to the following pages for [...]

45 Image Size The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without degrading the image quality . The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes. As the number of recorded pixels lessen, you will be able to record more images on [...]

46 Cont. AF Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking pictures. There are 2 options: • Off • On Drive Mode Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple images by continuously holding the shutter button down. There are 7 options: • Single • Continu[...]

47 Focus Setting This setting allows you to select different modes for optimum focus. There are 2 options: • Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject. • Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the subject in a wide area to nd the focus point. • Time-Lapse 30sec • Time-Lapse 1min • Ti[...]

48 White Balance Setting The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the most accurate color reproduction. There are 7 options: • AWB • Daylight • Cloudy • Fluorescent • Fluorescent CWF • Incandescent • Manual WB (Fully press the shutter button to detect the white balan[...]

49 • Shooting menu in the shooting mode (O: Optional X: Not optional) Options Shooting Modes о о о о х о 16M о о о о х о о о х о х х о о о х х х о о о х х х о о х х х х о х х х х х о х х о х х х х х х х о[...]

50 Mode: 1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the up/down button to select . 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter[...]

51 AF-Assist Beam In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for better focus. Digital Zoom T urn on or off the digital zoom.[...]

52 Date Imprint Include a Date/T ime stamp on the photo image. • Off • Date • Date / T ime Quick Review This option allows quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD screen based on the selected time. There are 4 options: • Off • 1 sec • 2 sec • 3 sec[...]

53 Movie Menu Mode: 1. Press the button, select the mode and press the button to enter the Movie Menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set and press the button to conrm. Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) Use this setting to select the "[...]

54 Video Quality Set the image resolution used during video recording. The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows: No. Image Pixel Frame Recommen- dation Recording time (4GB) About 1 1280x720 30 Class 6 16 minutes 2 1280x720 15 Class 6 33 minutes 3 640x480 30 Class 4 49 minutes 4 320x240 30 Clas[...]

55 Color Effect The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects. 1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting option. There are 4 options: • Normal • Vivid • Sepia • Black and White[...]

56 Movie Setting Menu Mode: 1. Press the button, and select to enter the video recording screen. 2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4. Select the item to be set and press the bu[...]

57 Playback Menu Mode: 1. Press the button to display the playback screen and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the menu to be set and press the button to enter . 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm. Refer to the following pages for more details abou[...]

58 Rotate Y ou can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photo to be edited. 2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen. 3. Press the left/right button to select the rotation direction or 「 Cancel 」 to re[...]

59 Resize This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture. 1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photo to be edited. 2. Press the button, select the settings and press the button to display the settings screen. 3. Press the left/right arrow button to select 「 102[...]

60 Mode: 1. Press the button to show the playback screen, press the button, and press the up/down button to select . 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or rig[...]

61 2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the submenu and press the button or right arrow button to show the settings screen. There are 3 sub menus available: • One: Lock the selected photo or video if it is unprotected; unlock the selected photo or video if it is protected. • All: Lock all photos or videos. • Reset: Cancel all locked ph[...]

62 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option and press the button to conrm. The “ ” indicator means a le is protected. File protection must be removed rst before a le can be deleted. T rim The T rim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures. 1. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 Trim 」 a[...]

63 3. Press the button and the 「 Save Change? 」 prompt appears. Select 「 」 to change and save the picture. Select 「 」 to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen. The image cannot be clipped/trimmed again once it has been clipped to 640X480.[...]

64 Setup Menu Mode : 1. Press the button in any mode and press the up/down button to select . 2. Press the button to enter the menu. 3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to ente[...]

65 Sound Settings T o change this setting: 1. Select 「 Sound Settings 」 in the basic settings menu. Press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an option. 3. Press the button to conrm. Power Saver This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for y[...]

66 Zone The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are abroad. 1. Select 「 World Time 」 in the basic settings menu. The World Time screen appears. 2. Press the up/down to select the departure place ( ) and destination ( ) elds. 3. Press the lef[...]

67 Note that when you perform the Format Memory function, it only formats the active memory . If an SD memory card is inserted, the SD memory card is active and will be formatted. If there is no SD memory card, the internal memory is active and the internal memory will be formatted. Formatting the SD memory card will not automatically format the in[...]

68 FW V ersion Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version. 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 FW V ersion 」 and [...]

69 Connecting to a Computer Y ou can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer , printer or other device. T ransferring les to your computer The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folder[...]

70 Video System Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or P AL. 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu. 3. Press the up/down arrow button to select 「 T V- System [...]

71 If the Eye-Fi card is not available in the camera,this feature is not displayed. This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye- Fi SD Card. Upload the photos from the camera to the Internet using the following steps: 1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu. 2. Press up/down arrow [...]

72 Specications APPENDICES Design and specications are subject to change without notice. Effective Imaging Sensor Pixels Approx. 16 Megapixels T otal Image Sensor Pixels Approx. 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD] Lens Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 64.5mm (T ele) [35mm lm equivalent] [Approx. 24mm (Wide) — 360mm (T ele)] F number F3.3 (Wid[...]

73 Number of Recording Pixels Still Image (4:3) 16MP: 4608×3456 10MP: 3648×2736 5MP: 2592×1944 3MP: 2048×1536 0.3MP: 640×480 (3:2) 14MP: 4608×3072 (16:9) 12MP: 4608×2592 2MP: 1920×1080 Movie 1280×720(30/15fps), 640×480(30fps), 320×240(30fps) Shooting Modes Manual, Auto, Portrait, Movie, Panorama, Scene [Auto Scene, Landscape, Sport, Beac[...]

74 LCD Display 3.0inch (230k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600 AF Method Single-AF , Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds (Manual: 30 Seconds) Continuous Shooting Yes Playback Modes Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show Zoom (App[...]

75 Flash Flash Method Internal Flash Modes Flash Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Force Flash, Force Off, Slow Synchro, Slow Synchro + Red-Eye Shooting Range (Wide) Approx. 0.5m ~ 4.7m (ISO800) (T ele) Approx. 1.0m ~ 2.6m (ISO800) Recording Media Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [MMC Card not supported] Jacks A V -OUT/USB 2.0 [...]

76 Prompts and W arning Messages Message Description Action W arning!! Battery exhausted. The camera battery is used up. It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut down. Replace with new battery . The camera will shut down in 2 seconds. Lens obstruction, Re-start Camera. The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing the l[...]

77 Message Description Action Slow access When a SD card lower than Class 4 is used to record a HD movie, the writing speed will be slower and recording will not continue. Replace SD card with a higher Class over 4. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Cannot write to SD card. The photo shooting or video recording has been interrupted so rec[...]

78 Message Description Action Write Protect ! The SD card is locked. Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Card Full ! Indicates that the SD card is full. Replace SD card with another that has available memory . The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Memory Full ! Indicat[...]

79 Message Description Action This image cannot be edited. The le format does not support editing or the edited le cannot be edited again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds. Exceeded maximum folder number . This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). This could cause a long read time during the camer[...]

80 T roubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Camera does not turn on The battery has been depleted. The battery is not inserted correctly. Recharge the battery . Correctly reinstall the battery. Camera turns off suddenly during operation The battery has been depleted. Recharge the battery . The picture is blurred Camera shakes while taking [...]

81 Problem Possible Causes Solution Saving data to memory card is slow Using a memory card below Class 4 may result in slower recording times. Use an SD card with write Class higher than 4 to improve performance. Cannot write to the memory card The SD memory card has been locked. The camera may experience trouble recording HD movies to the SD card [...]

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