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 recording the images correctly by taking a number of test shots. Copyright Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines, music and other materials, other than for personal, home or similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited. Exemption from Liability Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images caused by malfunction of the digital camera. Warranty This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid within the country of purchase. Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefor. Radio Interference Operating the digital camera in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may adversely affect the performance of both devices. In particular, operating the camera close to a radio or television may lead to interference. If interference occurs, follow the procedures below. ­ Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV, radio or other device ­ Reorient the TV or radio antenna. ­ Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets. · This publication may not be reproduced in whole or part without the express written permission of Ricoh. ©1999 Ricoh Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. · Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of this publication without notice. Considerable care was taken in preparing this manual. If, however, you have questions about any part of the manual, or note mistakes or inaccuracies, please contact us at the address listed on the back cover. Microsoft, MS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., in the United States of America and other countries. All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. Camera Features q 2,300,000-pixel resolution compact camera With a 2,300,000-pixel resolution CCD, the compact camera produces high-quality, high-resolution images (1792 × 1200). The camera is so light you can carry it with you anywhere. q Immediate recording Using the camera is as simple as clicking the shutter release button. Images thus shot are written to internal memory (8 MB) or a SmartMedia memory card (2/4/8/16/32/ 64 MB). * Internal memory allow you to take pictures without the need for SmartMedia card. q Instant playback You can instantly review recorded image files simply by switching to Play mode. You can also magnify the images zoom playback or display several images at once (6-image display). * SmartMedia memory cards let you exchange shot images with your friends. q Multiple image recording modes The RDC-5300 offers multiple image recording modes to suit your specific photographic needs, including F (Fine) mode, which puts the emphasis on image quality, N (Normal) and E (Economy) mode, which allows you to capture more images than any other mode. q Wide shooting range The 3.0 × zoom lens allows you to capture subjects in a variety of compositions, from close-ups to shots with a background. q Natural colors The white balance feature allows you to capture a subject in its natural colors under any lighting conditions, indoors or outdoors. q Close-ups Macro mode for taking close-up shots at distances up to 4 cm (1.6 inches) (at wide) is ideally suited for taking flowers and small objects, etc. q Monitors images on the TV screen Connect the digital camera to a TV set with the video interface cable supplied and you can display your image files on the TV screen. You can also connect the camera to a video deck or video printer to dub the images onto a videotape or make full color prints. q Transfers images to a PC You can transfer the images onto a PC using software compatible with the digital camera. When loaded onto a PC, the images can be printed on a color printer or color copier. 1 Table of Contents Camera Features ................................................................................... 1 Table of Contents ................................................................................... 2 Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 5 Parts & Names ..................................................................................... 10 Explanation of LCD Monitor Displays .................................................. 12 LCD Monitor ......................................................................................... 12 LCD Panel ............................................................................................ 14 Menus ................................................................................................... 17 Basic Operation/Quick Reference ....................................................... 20 Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED Before Using the Camera ................................................................... 26 Checking the Package Contents ......................................................... 26 Attaching the Wrist Strap ..................................................................... 26 Powering the Camera ......................................................................... 27 Loading the AA Batteries ..................................................................... 27 Using an AC Adapter ........................................................................... 29 SmartMedia Memory Cards ................................................................ 31 What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? ................................................ 31 Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card ................................................. 32 Formatting a SmartMedia Memory Card ............................................. 33 Before You Start Recording ................................................................ 35 Setting the Date and Time ................................................................... 35 Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness ................................................. 37 How To Hold the Camera .................................................................... 37 Chapter 2 BASIC SHOOTING Basic Shooting .................................................................................... 40 Operation Flow ..................................................................................... 40 Turning on the Camera ........................................................................ 41 Selecting IN/CARD (Internal memory/SmartMedia memory card) Memory ................................................................................................. 42 Selecting PIC (Image quality) Mode .................................................... 43 Selecting Recording Mode ................................................................... 44 Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom) ................................................ 46 How to View Images on the LCD Monitor ........................................... 47 Shooting (Still Picture Mode) ............................................................... 48 2 Chapter 3 ADVANCED SHOOTING Changing Flash Modes ....................................................................... 54 Changing the flash mode ..................................................................... 55 Setting the Exposure Compensation .................................................. 57 Setting the Exposure Compensation ................................................... 57 Changing the White Balance Mode .................................................... 59 Changing the White Balance Mode ..................................................... 59 Special Shooting Functions ................................................................ 61 Using the Self-Timer ............................................................................ 61 Focus Lock Shooting ............................................................................ 62 Focus Mode Shooting .......................................................................... 63 Date Imprint Mode ................................................................................ 65 Redeye Reduction Mode ..................................................................... 66 Monochrome Mode (Black & White) Sepia ......................................... 67 Interval (Time lapse) Shooting Mode ................................................... 68 Using SOFT Mode ............................................................................... 70 S Mode (Shutter Speed) ...................................................................... 71 Using Auto Bracket .............................................................................. 72 Macro Shooting (Close-up Shooting) .................................................. 73 Chapter 4 PLAYBACK/ERASING Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images .................................. 76 Playback Display .................................................................................. 76 Connecting to a TV .............................................................................. 77 Playing Back a File ............................................................................. 78 Operation Flow ..................................................................................... Playing an Image File .......................................................................... Multi Image Playback ........................................................................... Zoom Playback ..................................................................................... Auto Playback ...................................................................................... Protecting a File ................................................................................... Copying Files ........................................................................................ Playing a File Shot with Another Brand of Camera ............................. Setting DPOF (Direct Print of File) ...................................................... Setting a Printing Service .................................................................... Setting Secret File ................................................................................ 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 86 87 87 91 3 Erasing a File (Image) ........................................................................ 94 Operation Flow ..................................................................................... Erase .................................................................................................... Erase All Images .................................................................................. Erase Selected Files (Images) ............................................................. 94 95 96 97 Chapter 5 MISCELLANEOUS Transferring Images to a PC ............................................................ 100 Changing Camera Settings ............................................................... 102 Beep Sound Setting ........................................................................... 102 Auto Power Off Setting ...................................................................... 103 Keep Settings ..................................................................................... 104 Formatting Internal Memory ............................................................... 105 Changing OSD (On-Screen Display) Language ................................ 106 Changing Video-Out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL) ............................. 107 Changing LCD Confirmation .............................................................. 108 Changing the LCD Setting ................................................................. 109 Initializing Settings ............................................................................. 110 Changing File Names ......................................................................... 111 Using the DISPLAY Button to Turn the Power ON and OFF ............ 112 Checking the Version ......................................................................... 113 Using the Remote Control ................................................................ 114 Shooting ........................ ...