Ricoh CX4 User manual

Camera User Guide
The serial number of this product
is given on the bottom face of the
camera.
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.

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Preface
This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback
functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use.
To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual
thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference.
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Safety Precautions Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use.
Test Shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording
properly before normal use.
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 this product.
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 thereof.
Radio Interference Operating this product 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.
© 2010 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.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document. Should you
nevertheless notice any errors or omissions, we would be grateful if you would notify us at the address
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document are the property of their respective owners.

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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.
Danger This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or
serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
Warning This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury if
ignored or incorrectly handled.
Caution This symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical damage if
ignored or incorrectly handled.
Sample Warnings
The symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.
The symbol alerts you to prohibited actions.
The symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that a specific
action is prohibited.
●Examples
Do not touch Do not disassemble
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this equipment.
Danger
●Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The high-
voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.
●Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery.
●Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use it in a high temperature
environment such as next to a fire or inside a car, or abandon it. Do not put it into
water or the sea or allow it to get wet.
●Do not attempt to pierce, hit, compress, drop, or subject the battery to any other
severe impact or force.
●Do not use a battery that is significantly damaged or deformed.

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Warning
●Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke
or unusual odors being emitted. Remove the battery 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 or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it
is malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience.
●Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or other
foreign object gets into the camera. Remove the battery and memory card
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 or electrical hazards. Discontinue use of the
equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center
at your earliest convenience.
●Avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside the picture display, should the
monitor be damaged. Follow the appropriate emergency measures below.
• SKIN: If any of the liquid crystal gets on your skin, wipe it off and rinse the
affected area thoroughly with water, then wash well with soap.
• EYES: If it gets in your eyes, wash your eyes with clean water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical advice immediately.
• INGESTION: If any of the liquid crystal is ingested, rinse the mouth out thoroughly
with water. Have the person drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting.
Seek medical assistance immediately.
●Follow these precautions to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating,
igniting or exploding.
• Do not use a battery other than those specifically recommended for the
equipment.
• Do not carry or store together with metal objects such as ballpoint pens,
necklaces, coins, hairpins, etc.
• Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
• If leakage of battery fluid or a strange odor, color change, etc. is noticed during
use or during charging, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger
immediately and keep it away from fire.
●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, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy objects on,
stretch or bend power cords.
• Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Always grip the
plug section when disconnecting a power cord.
• Do not cover equipment while charging.
●Keep the battery and SD memory card used in this equipment out of the reach
of children to prevent accidental ingestion. Consumption is harmful to human
beings. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.

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●Keep the equipment out of the reach of children.
●Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become
exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage circuitry in
the equipment could lead to an electric shock. Remove the battery as soon as
possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Take the equipment to
your nearest dealer or service center if it is damaged.
●Do not use the equipment in wet areas as this could result in fire or electric
shock.
●Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzene, thinner or
similar substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns.
●Do not use the equipment in locations where usage is restricted or prohibited as
this may lead to disasters or accidents.
●Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug as this may lead to fire.
●Use only the specified AC adapter in household electrical outlets. Other adapters
pose the risk of fire, electric shock or injury.
●To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not use the battery charger or
AC adapter with commercially available electronic transformers when traveling
abroad.
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.
Caution
●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.
●Plug the power cords securely into the electrical outlets. Loose cords pose a fire
hazard.
●Do not allow the camera to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet
hands. Both pose the risk of electric shock.
●Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles, as this may cause the driver to lose
control and result in a traffic accident.
Safety Precautions
for Accessories
When using optional products, carefully read the instructions provided
with the product before using that product.

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Using the Manuals
The following two manuals are included with your CX4.
“Camera User Guide” (This booklet)
This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera.
It also explains how to install the provided software on your
computer.
“Software User Guide” (PDF file)
The “Software User Guide” is available in the following folders
on the provided CD-ROM.
This guide explains how to download images from the
camera to your computer.
Each language has its own
“Software User Guide” in
the respective folder.
To copy the User Guide onto your hard disk, copy the PDF file
from the respective folder directly to your hard disk.
“MediaBrowser” image viewing and editing software (for Windows only)
is also included with the camera. For how to use MediaBrowser, see the
displayed “Help”.
For more information on MediaBrowser, contact the Customer Support
Center below.
North America (U.S.) TEL: (Toll Free) [phone]
Europe
UK, Germany, France and Spain: TEL: (Toll Free) [phone]
Other Countries: TEL: [phone]
Asia TEL: [phone]
China TEL: [phone]
Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Quick Q & A Index
5: See these pages for information on camera settings
: See these pages for explanations of camera features
First Steps
How do I set the clock?
Setting the clock 5P.26, 98; P.102
How do I charge the battery?
Charging the battery 5P.23
How do I format internal memory or
a memory card?
Formatting 5P.22, 98; P.99
5Taking Photographs
“Point-and-Shoot” Photography
Can the camera choose settings
automatically?
Auto shooting mode 5P.27
Can the camera match settings to the scene?
Scene mode 5P.54; P.52
Can the camera automatically identify the
scene?
Scene auto mode 5P.33
Preventing Blur
Can focus track moving subjects?
Subject tracking AF 5P.71; P.73, 78
Can focus respond to subject movement?
Pre-AF 5P.71; P.73
How do I prevent blur caused by camera shake?
Camera Shake Correction 5P.71; P.76
How do I prevent blur at slow shutter speeds?
ISO setting 5P.71; P.77, 84
Creative Photography
How do I shoot close-ups?
Macro mode 5P.30
How do I shoot high-contrast scenes?
Dynamic range double shot
5P.62; P.61, 63
How do I create a soft focus effect?
Soft focus 5P.62; P.61
Can I take shots that look like photos taken
with a toy camera?
Toy camera 5P.62; P.61
Can I take shots that look like pictures of
miniatures?
Miniaturize 5P.62; P.61, 64
Can I take high-contrast photos in black
and white?
High contrast B&W 5P.62; P.61
How do I make creative use of color?
Cross process 5P.62; P.61

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Advanced Settings
How do I take photos at different sizes?
Picture quality/size 5P.71; P.72
How do I take monochrome photos?
Image settings 5P.71; P.74
How do I reduce image noise?
Noise reduction 5P.71; P.74
How do I stamp the date on photos?
Date imprint 5P.71; P.77
How do I adjust exposure?
Exposure compensation
5P.71; P.77, 82
How do I compensate for colored light sources?
White balance 5P.71; P.77, 83
Can I take several photos in one burst?
Continuous mode 5P.58; P.57
3Movies
How do I shoot movies?
Movie mode 5P.66
How do I view movies?
Viewing movies 5P.67
6Playback
Can I create resized copies of photos?
Resize 5P.85; P.86
How do I delete unwanted photos?
Deleting files 5P.37
How do I view slide shows?
Slide shows 5P.85; P.87
Can I protect images from accidental deletion?
Protect 5P.85, 95; P.86
Can I view my pictures on a TV?
Viewing pictures on TV P.97
Miscellaneous
How do I keep the flash from firing?
Using the flash 5P.31
How do I keep the beep from sounding?
Volume settings 5P.98; P.100
Can I copy my pictures to a computer?
Downloading images P.109
Can I print images without a computer?
Direct printing P.105

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Contents
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 2
Using the Manuals................................................................................................ 5
Quick Q & A Index.................................................................................................. 6
Contents................................................................................................................... 8
Basic Operations 13
Packing List ...........................................................................................................14
Optional Accessories................................................................................................................. 14
How to Use the Mode Dial...............................................................................15
Names of Parts .....................................................................................................16
Picture Display .....................................................................................................18
Getting Ready ......................................................................................................21
About the Battery........................................................................................................................ 21
About the SD Memory Card (available in stores) .................................................... 22
Charging the Rechargeable Battery.................................................................................23
Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card.................................24
Turning the Power On/Off.....................................................................................................25
Setting the Language, Date and Time ........................................................................... 25
Basic Shooting .....................................................................................................27
Shooting in Auto Shooting Mode (Focus and Shoot).......................................... 27
Using the Zoom Function...................................................................................................... 29
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting).......................................................................... 30
Using the Flash.............................................................................................................................. 31
Using the Self-timer................................................................................................................... 32
Shooting in Scene Auto Mode............................................................................................ 33
Playing Back Images ..........................................................................................34
Viewing Your Images................................................................................................................. 34
Thumbnail View............................................................................................................................ 34
Enlarging Images......................................................................................................................... 36
Deleting Files........................................................................................................37
Deleting a File or All Files........................................................................................................ 37
Deleting Multiple Files.............................................................................................................. 38
Changing the Display with the DISP. Button.............................................40
About the Electronic Level ....................................................................................................42
About the Histogram Display.............................................................................................. 44

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Advanced Operations 45
1 ADJ. Button Functions 46
Selecting Shooting Menu Options Assigned to the ADJ./OK Button......... 46
Shifting the AE and AF Targets............................................................................................ 47
2 Using the Fn (Function) Button 48
Assigning a Role to the Fn Button .................................................................................... 49
Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting.................................................................. 49
Locking the Exposure ............................................................................................................... 50
Choosing a Focus Setting ...................................................................................................... 51
3 Shooting Mode Types 52
Scene Mode (W)..........................................................................................52
Selecting a Scene Mode .........................................................................................................54
Using Skew Correction Mode.............................................................................................. 55
Continuous Mode (R).....................................................................................57
Taking Pictures in Continuous Mode.............................................................................. 58
M-Cont Plus (10M)......................................................................................................................59
M-Cont Plus (2M)......................................................................................................................... 60
Speed Cont (Low)/Speed Cont (High) ........................................................................... 60
Creative Shooting Mode (X).........................................................................61
Taking Pictures in Creative Shooting Mode................................................................ 62
Dynamic Range Double Shot.............................................................................................. 63
Shooting in Miniaturization Mode ...................................................................................64
Plus Normal Shooting............................................................................................................... 65
Movie Mode (3) ................................................................................................66
Shooting Movies.......................................................................................................................... 66
4 Playback Functions 67
Playing Back Movies...........................................................................................67
Playing Back MP Files.........................................................................................67
Exporting MP Files ...................................................................................................................... 69
5 Shooting Menu 71
Using the Menu ...................................................................................................71
Shooting Menu Options...................................................................................72
Dynamic Range Expansion: Dynamic Range Expansion Effects ..................................... 72
Soft Focus Options: Adjusting Softening ............................................................................. 72
Hue: Adjusting the Hue of Cross-Processed Images....................................................................... 72
Vignetting: Adjusting Vignetting................................................................................................ 72
Toy Color: Adjusting Color Saturation......................................................................................... 72
Plus Normal Shooting: Recording Un-enhanced Copies of Enhanced Photographs.......... 72

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Picture Quality/Size: Choosing Size and Compression Options for Photographs ................. 72
Movie Size: Choosing a Frame Size for Movies........................................................................... 72
Density: Adjusting Contrast inText Mode.................................................................................... 72
Size: Choosing the Size of PhotographsTaken inText Mode........................................................... 72
Focus: Choosing How the Camera Focuses ................................................................................... 73
Pre-AF: Improving Shutter Response............................................................................................ 73
Exposure Metering: Choosing How the Camera Sets Exposure............................................ 74
Image Settings: Adjusting Contrast, Sharpness, Color, and Vividness..................................... 74
Noise Reduction: Controlling Image“Noise”.......................................................................... 74
Flash Exposure Compensation: Adjusting Flash Level.................................................. 75
Auto Bracket: Varying Settings over a Series of Photographs................................................... 75
Time Exposure: Creating LightTrails........................................................................................ 75
Custom Self-Timer: Taking a Series of Pictures with the Self-Timer ..................................... 75
Interval Shooting: IntervalTimer Photography ..................................................................... 76
Camera Shake Correction: Reducing Blur Caused by Camera Shake ............................... 76
Slow Shutter Limit: Choosing the Slowest Available Shutter Speed..................................... 77
Date Imprint: Imprinting theTime and Date of Recording on Photographs................................ 77
Exposure Compensation: Adjusting Exposure.................................................................. 77
White Balance: Adjusting Colors According to the Light Source.............................................. 77
ISO Setting: Controlling the Camera’s Sensitivity to Light.......................................................... 77
Maximum ISO for ISO Auto: Choosing an Upper Limit for Auto ISO Sensitivity.............. 77
Restore Defaults: Restoring Default Shooting Menu Settings................................................ 77
Focus ................................................................................................................................................... 78
Subject Tracking AF: Tracking a Selected Subject ................................................................ 78
Multi-Target AF: Varying the Focus Position over a Series of Photographs ............................. 78
Manual Focus (MF): Focusing Manually ............................................................................... 79
Auto Bracketing............................................................................................................................ 80
Auto Bracket: Varying Exposure over a Series of Photographs................................................. 80
White Balance Bracketing (WB-BKT): Creating Photographs withVarying White
Balance ........................................................................................................................................ 80
Color Bracketing (CL-BKT): Creating Photographs withVarying Color Settings............... 81
Focus Bracketing (FOCUS-BKT): Varying Focus Distance over a Series of Photographs.....81
Exposure Compensation ........................................................................................................ 82
White Balance................................................................................................................................ 83
Manual: MeasuringWhite Balance .............................................................................................. 84
ISO Setting: ISO Sensitivity.............................................................................................................. 84
6 Playback Menu 85
Using the Menu ...................................................................................................85
Playback Menu Options....................................................................................86
Flag Function Setting: Flagging Images............................................................................. 86
Flag Function Display: Viewing Flagged Images................................................................ 86
Export Still Images: Exporting Selected Images from an MP File ......................................... 86

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Resize: Creating Small Copies of Images....................................................................................... 86
Trim: Creating Cropped Copies ....................................................................................................... 86
Level Compensation: Creating Copies with Modified Brightness and Contrast .................. 86
White Balance Compensation: Creating Copies with ModifiedWhite Balance............. 86
Skew Correction: Reducing the Effects of Perspective........................................................... 86
Protect: Protecting Images from Accidental Deletion............................................................. 86
Slide Show: Automatic Playback ............................................................................................... 87
Copy to Card from Internal Memory: Copying Pictures from Internal Memory to a
Memory Card ...............................................................................................................................87
DPOF: Selecting Pictures for Printing .............................................................................. 87
Recover File: Restoring Deleted Files.............................................................................. 87
Flag Function Setting................................................................................................................ 88
Setting/Canceling One File at a Time........................................................................ 88
Setting/Canceling Multiple Files at One Time..................................................... 88
Trim ...................................................................................................................................................... 89
Level Compensation.................................................................................................................. 91
Correcting Images Automatically................................................................................ 92
Correcting Images Manually...........................................................................................92
White Balance Compensation............................................................................................. 93
Skew Correction........................................................................................................................... 94
Protect................................................................................................................................................ 95
DPOF ................................................................................................................................................... 96
Viewing Pictures on TV .....................................................................................97
7 Setup Menu 98
Using the Menu ...................................................................................................98
Setup Menu Options..........................................................................................99
Format [Card]: Formatting Memory Cards............................................................................... 99
Format [Internal Memory]: Formatting Internal Memory................................................ 99
LCD Brightness: Adjusting the Picture Display Brightness...................................................... 99
Reg. My Settings: Saving Camera Settings............................................................................. 99
Step Zoom: Adjusting Zoom in Discrete Steps .......................................................................... 99
Set Fn Button: Choosing a Role for the Fn Button.................................................................... 99
ADJ Button Setting 1–4: Choosing Roles for the ADJ. Button ........................................... 99
AF Auxiliary Light: Assisting Autofocus ................................................................................. 99
Operation Sounds: Choosing the Sounds Made by the Camera........................................ 100
Volume Settings: Controlling Volume.................................................................................. 100
LCD Confirmation Time: Displaying Photos After Shooting ........................................... 100
Auto Power Off: Camera Power Saving ............................................................................... 100
LCD Auto Dim: Picture Display Power Saving....................................................................... 100
Digital Zoom Image: Recording Photos Taken with Digital Zoom at Actual Size.............. 100
Level Setting: AdjustingTilt Indicator Settings...................................................................... 101
Grid Guide Display Options: Choosing a Framing Guide............................................. 101

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Function Guide: Viewing Help............................................................................................. 101
Shooting Info. Display Frame: Viewing Settings at a Glance ...................................... 101
Minimum Distance: Displaying the Minimum Focus Distance ......................................... 101
Auto Rotate: Rotating Pictures for Playback........................................................................... 101
White Saturation Display: Viewing Image Highlights ................................................... 101
Card Sequence No.: File Numbering Options.................................................................... 102
USB Connection Type: Choosing a USB ConnectionType................................................ 102
Date Settings: Setting the Camera Clock............................................................................... 102
Language/N: Choosing a Language.............................................................................. 102
Video Out Mode: Choosing aVideo Format........................................................................ 102
Reg. My Settings........................................................................................................................ 103
Digital Zoom Image................................................................................................................ 104
8 Direct Printing 105
About the Direct Print Function ................................................................. 105
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ......................................................... 105
Printing Still Images........................................................................................ 106
Printing One or All Still Images ........................................................................................ 106
Printing Several Still Images............................................................................................... 108
9 Downloading Images to Your Computer 109
For Windows ...................................................................................................... 109
System Requirements for Using the Supplied CD-ROM.................................. 109
CD-ROM Setup........................................................................................................................... 110
Copying Pictures to Your Computer............................................................................. 113
For Macintosh.................................................................................................... 115
Copying Pictures to Your Computer............................................................................. 115
Using the MP File Viewer ..................................................................................................... 116
10 Appendices 118
Troubleshooting............................................................................................... 118
Error Messages ........................................................................................................................... 118
Camera Troubleshooting..................................................................................................... 119
Available Settings ............................................................................................ 124
Specifications .................................................................................................... 128
Number of Images That Can Be Stored.................................................... 131
Defaults Settings/Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored
When the Camera Is Turned Off............................................................. 133
Using Your Camera Abroad .......................................................................... 135
Cautions on Use................................................................................................ 136
Care and Storage.............................................................................................. 137
Warranty and Servicing ................................................................................. 138
Index.................................................................................................................... 140

Basic
Operations
If you are using the camera
for the first time, read this
section.
Packing List..........................................14
How to Use the Mode Dial ...................15
Names of Parts.....................................16
Picture Display.....................................18
Getting Ready......................................21
Basic Shooting .....................................27
Playing Back Images............................34
Deleting Files .......................................37
Changing the Display with the DISP.
Button ............................................40

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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Packing List
Open the package and make sure all the items are included.
* The actual appearance of items included may differ.
• CX4
The serial number of the camera
is provided on the bottom face of
the camera.
• Rechargeable Battery
• Battery Charger
• USB Cable (Mini B cable)
• AV Cable
• Handstrap
• Warranty
• Camera User Guide
• CD-ROM (GP.109)
Optional Accessories
• Soft Case (SC-90)
Used to store your camera.
• Rechargeable Battery
(DB-100)
• Battery Charger (BJ-10)
• Cable Switch (CA-1)
A switch that connects to the
camera’s USB terminal to operate
the shutter.
• Neck Strap (ST-2)
A double-loop neck strap with
embroidered RICOH logo.
Note-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Attaching the Handstrap/Neck Strap to the Camera
Thread the small end of the strap through
the strap eyelet on the camera and loop
the ends. 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/).

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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
How to Use the Mode Dial
Set the mode dial to the desired mode
before shooting still images or movies.
Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions
Symbol Function Description Refer to
5Auto Shooting Mode Automatically sets the optimal
aperture value and shutter speed
depending on the subject.
P.27
T, UMy Settings Mode You can shoot using the settings
registered in [Reg. My Settings].
P.103
3Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies. P.66
S
Scene Auto Mode The camera automatically selects
the optimal scene mode for simple
point-and-shoot photography.
P.33
WScene Mode Allows you to shoot with settings
optimized for the shooting scene.
P.52
RContinuous Mode You can shoot with various
continuous shooting functions.
P.57
XCreative Shooting
Mode
Shoot with a variety of effects. P.61

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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Names of Parts
Camera
Front View
7
8
1
6
2 4 53
9
Item Name Refer to
1 Mode Dial P.15, 27, 33, 54, 58, 61,
62, 66
2 Shutter Release Button P.27
3 Microphone P.66
4 POWER Button P.25
5 Lens Cover —
6Zoom Lever z(Telephoto)/Z(Wide-angle)
8(Enlarged View)/9(Thumbnail View)
P.29, 34, 36
7 Flash P.31
8 AF Auxiliary Light/Self-Timer Lamp P.32, 99
9 Lens —

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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Rear View
1
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15 17
87
9
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14
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2
345
6
Item Name Refer to
1 Picture Display P.18
2 Strap Eyelet P.14
3 Terminal Cover
P.97, 105, 113, 115
4 Speaker P.67
5 USB Terminal P.105, 113, 115
6 AV Output Terminal P.97
7N(Macro) P.30
8 ADJ./OK Button (*)P.46
9F(Flash) P.31
10 6(Playback) Button P.34
11 MENU Button P.54, 58, 62, 71, 85, 98
12 Fn (Function) Button P.48
13 t(Self-timer)/D(Delete) Button P.32, 37
14 DISP. Button P.36, 40, 42
15 Power (DC input) Cable Cover —
16 Battery/Card Cover P.135
17 Tripod Screw Hole P.130
(*)Instructions in this manual to “Press the ADJ./OK button !"NF”
indicate that you should press the ADJ./OK button in the up, down, left
or right direction. Instructions to “Press the ADJ./OK button” indicate
that you should press directly down on the button.

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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Picture Display
Example of Picture Display when Shooting Pictures
F3.5
F3.5F3.5
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ISO 100ISO 100
ISO 100
Interval
IntervalInterval
Interval
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X4.8X4.8
X4.8
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1cm-
1 Sec
1 Sec1 Sec
1 Sec
4:
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Still Image Mode
Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to
1
Flash Mode P.31 18 Date Imprint P.77
2 Flash Exposure Compensation P.75 19 Camera Shake Correction P.76
3 Plus Normal Shooting/
Multi-Target AF Focus Mark
P.65, 78 20 Battery Symbol P.20
21 Time Exposure P.75
4 Scene Mode/Continuous
Mode/Creative Shooting Mode
P.52,
57, 61
22 Self-timer P.32
23 Macro Shooting P.30
5 Shooting Mode Types P.15 24 Minimum Shooting
Distance
P.101
6 Remaining Number of Still
Images
P.131 25 Digital Zoom Magnification/
Auto Resize Zoom
P.30,
104
7 Recording Destination P.22
8 AE Lock P.50 26 Zoom Bar P.29
9 Image Size P.72 27 Interval Shooting P.76
10 Picture Quality P.72 28 Aperture P.128
11 Focus Mode P.73 29 Shutter Speed P.77
12 White Balance P.83 30 Exposure Compensation P.82
13 Exposure Metering P.74 31 ISO Setting P.84
14 Image Settings P.74 32 Level Indicator P.43
15 Bracket Shooting P.80 33 AF Frame P.27
16 Histogram P.44 34 Exposure Warning Indicator P.82
17 Noise Reduction P.74 35 Camera Shake Warning Symbol P.29, 76

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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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0200:00 / 00:02
00:00 / 00:02
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640640
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Shutter button : Start
Shutter button : StartShutter button : Start
Shutter button : Start
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Movie Mode
Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to
36
Recording Time P.131 38 Movie Recording Indicator P.66
37 Remaining Recording Time P.131
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When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed.
Example of Picture Display During Playback
0031
0031 /
9999
99990031 / 9999
0031 / 9999000-0031
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000-0031
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012010 / 01 / 01
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F3.5
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Still Image Mode
640
640640
640
2010
2010 /
01
01 /
01 00
01 00:
00
002010 / 01 / 01 00:00
2010 / 01 / 01 00:00
: Start
: Start: Start
: Start
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RMOV0001
RMOV0001
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RMOV0001
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RMOV0001
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Movie Mode
Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to
1
File Number — 9 Image Size P.72
2 Number of Playback Files — 10 Picture Quality P.72
3 Total Number of Files — 11 Date at Shooting P.26
4 Mode Types — 12 Aperture P.128
5 Flag Function Setting P.88 13 Shutter Speed P.77
6 Protect P.95 14 Battery Symbol P.20
7 DPOF P.96 15 Recording Time or Lapsed
Time
—
8 Playback Data Source P.22 16 Indicator —