Ricoh gr digital III User manual

Before You Begin
Before using your camera, take a few moments to familiarize your-
self with camera controls and displays (pages 1–8). Refer to this sec-
tion as you read through the rest of the manual.
Basic Photography and Playback
Read this section before using the camera for the first time. It covers the
steps involved in readying the camera for use, taking photographs,
and playing them back (pages 9–38).
Reference
Read this section for information on topics not covered in “Basic Photography
and Playback.” It covers advanced shooting and playback options and
describes how to print photographs, customize camera settings,
and copy pictures to a computer (pages 39–173).
The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The
battery is not charged at the time of purchase.
Camera User Guide
The product serial number may be found on the bottom
of the camera.

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Package Contents
Package Contents
Before using your Ricoh digital camera, confirm that the
package contains the items listed below.
GR DIGITAL III
The serial number may
be found on the bot-
tom of the camera.
USB cable with mini-B
connector
Connect the camera to
a computer or printer.
DB-65 rechargeable battery
BJ-6 battery charger
Hot shoe cover
The cover comes
mounted on the camera
hot shoe.
A/V cable
Connect the camera to
a TV.
• CD: Contains software
and a Software User
Guide.
• Camera User Guide (this
manual)
• Safety Precautions
• Hand strap
Tip: Attaching the Hand Strap
Pass the small loop
through the strap
eyelet on the camera
body and pass the
large loop through
the small loop as
shown.

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Notices
Notices
•
Safety precautions
Safety precautions: Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe
use.
•
Test shots
Test shots: Take test shots to ensure that the camera is working properly
before taking photos on important occasions.
•
Copyright
Copyright: Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, mag-
azines, and other materials, other than for personal, home, or other
similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright hold-
er, is prohibited.
•
Exemption from liability
Exemption from liability: Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to
record or display images as a result of product malfunction.
•
Warranty
Warranty: This product is manufactured to local specifications and the
warranty is valid within the country of purchase. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for servicing the product in other countries
or bearing any expense thereby incurred.
•
Radio interference
Radio interference: Operating this product in the vicinity of other elec-
tronic equipment may adversely affect both the camera and the other
device. Interference is particularly likely if the camera is used in close
proximity to a radio or television. This can be resolved by moving the
camera as far as possible from the other device, reorienting the radio
or television antenna, or plugging the radio or television into a differ-
ent outlet.
© 2009 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 listed on the
back cover of this booklet.
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their respective owners.

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Product Manuals
Product Manuals
The following manuals are provided with the GR DIGITAL III:
Before YouBegin
Before using your camera, take a few moments to familiarizeyour-
self with camera controls and displays (pages 1–8). Refer to this sec-
tion as youread through the rest of the manual.
Basic Photography and Playback
Read this section before using the camera for the rst time. Itcovers the
steps involved in readying the camerafor use, taking photographs,
and playing them back (pages 9–38).
Reference
Read this section for information on topics not covered in “Basic Photography
andPlayback.” It covers advanced shooting and playback options and
describes how to print photographs, customize camera settings,
and copy pictures to a computer (pages 39–173).
Camera User Guide
The product serial number may be found on the bottom
of the camera.
Camera User Guide
Camera User Guide
(this booklet)
(this booklet)
This guide describes how to use your camera and install the
supplied software. The English version of the manual is also
available in pdf format on the supplied CD.
Software User Guide
Software User Guide
(pdf file)
(pdf file)
The Software User Guide describes how to copy pictures from
your camera to a computer for display and editing. It is avail-
able in several languages, each in its own folder in the “DC
Manual” folder on the supplied CD. For ease of reference, copy
the pdf file from the CD to your computer hard disk.
Note: This folder contains a pdf
copy of the English Camera User
Guide.
“Irodio Photo & Video Studio” image viewing and editing software
is also included with the camera. For information on using this
software, see the Help menu in Irodio Photo & Video Studio or
telephone one of the following customer support centers:
• North America (U. S. A.): [phone] (toll free)
• U. K., Germany, France, and Spain: [phone] (toll free)
• Other European countries: [phone]
• China: [phone]
• Other Asian countries: [phone]
Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Package Contents...................................................................................................... ii
Notices.............................................................................................................................iii
Product Manuals........................................................................................................iv
Before You Begin
Before You Begin
1
1
Read this section before using your camera for the first time.
Introduction .................................................................................... 2
Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................2
Basic Photography and Playback
Basic Photography and Playback
9
9
Read this section before using your camera for the first time.
First Steps.......................................................................................10
Charging the Battery.............................................................................................10
Inserting the Battery .............................................................................................12
Inserting Memory Cards.....................................................................................13
Turning the Camera on and Off.....................................................................14
Basic Setup..................................................................................................................16
Taking Photographs.....................................................................17
Holding the Camera.............................................................................................. 17
Taking a Photograph............................................................................................. 18
Digital Zoom..............................................................................................................22
Close-ups (Macro Mode)....................................................................................23
Flash Photography .................................................................................................24
The Self-Timer............................................................................................................26
The Tilt Indicator......................................................................................................27
Viewing and Deleting Photographs..........................................29
Viewing Photographs...........................................................................................29
Deleting Photographs..........................................................................................33
The O(DISP.) Button .........................................................................................36

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Reference 3
Reference 3
9
9
Read this section for more information on camera functions.
More on Photography .................................................................40
Mode P: Program Shift .........................................................................................40
Mode A: Aperture Priority..................................................................................42
Mode S: Shutter Priority ......................................................................................43
Mode M: Manual Exposure...............................................................................44
4Mode: Matching Settings to the Scene....................................46
“MY” Modes: Using Custom Settings ..........................................................53
The Shooting Menu............................................................................................... 54
Movies ............................................................................................87
3Recording Movies ........................................................................................... 87
3Viewing Movies.................................................................................................90
More on Playback.........................................................................91
The Playback Menu................................................................................................91
Viewing Pictures on TV..................................................................................... 104
Printing Photographs ................................................................106
Connecting the Camera .................................................................................. 106
Printing....................................................................................................................... 108
The Setup Menu..........................................................................112
Key Custom Settings/Setup Menu Options........................................ 114
Copying Pictures to a Computer..............................................136
Windows.................................................................................................................... 136
Macintosh................................................................................................................. 148
Technical Notes...........................................................................150
Troubleshooting................................................................................................... 150
Specifications.......................................................................................................... 158
Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... 162
Using the Camera Abroad.............................................................................. 169
Precautions for Use............................................................................................. 169
Camera Care and Storage............................................................................... 171
Warranty and Servicing.................................................................................... 172
NOTICES....................................................................................................... 173
Index .............................................................................................174

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FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.
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Before You Begin
Read this section before using your camera
for the first time.
Introduction.......................................................2

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Introduction
This manual describes how to take pictures and play them
back. To ensure that you get the most from your camera,
read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it han-
dy when using the product.
Parts of the Camera
Parts of the Camera
For more information, refer to the page number to the
right of each item.
Front
1
10
11
8
9
234567 13
12
1
1 Up-down dial ................................5
2
2 Mode dial ......................................4
3
3 Shutter-release button....17, 18, 19
4
4 POWER button................ 14, 15, 17
5
5 Hot shoe................................ii, 164
6
6 Flash cover...................................24
7
7 Strap eyelet...................................ii
8
8 Flash OPEN switch.......................24
9
9 Ring cap ....................................163
10
10 Microphone.................................87
11
11 AF auxiliary light .................26, 125
12
12 Lens.............................................17
13
13 Flash............................................24

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Back
1
2
48
9
7
6
11 10
12
13
15
5
14
3
16 191817 20
1
1 Picture display.......................... 6–8
2
2 Autofocus/flash lamp......14, 18, 25
3
3 Connector for A/V cable.............104
4
4 Connector for USB cable ............107
5
5 ADJ. lever................5, 78, 119–120
6
6 8(enlarged view) button
................................ 22, 31, 32, 122
7
7 9(thumbnail display) button
................................ 22, 31, 32, 122
8
8 $/F(flash) button................5, 24
9
9 C/Dbutton
................................ 47, 54, 91, 112
10
10 O(DISP.) button....................36
11
11 "/N(macro) button.............5, 23
12
12 #/Fn1 (function 1) button...5, 121
13
13 6(playback) button..... 15, 29, 91
14
14 t(self-timer)/Fn2 (function 2)/
D(delete) button...26, 33–35, 121
15
15 Connector cover.................104, 107
16
16 DC power cable cover ................165
17
17 Speaker .................27, 90, 125–126
18
18 Release lever ................. 12, 13, 165
19
19 Battery/card cover......... 12, 13, 165
20
20 Tripod screw hole ..................48, 61

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The Mode Dial
Before shooting, press the mode
dial lock release (q) and rotate
the mode dial to choose a shoot-
ing mode (w).
5(auto): The camera
sets shutter speed
and aperture for op-
timal exposure (page
17).
M(manual exposure):
You choose shutter
speed and aperture
(page 44).
MY1, MY2, MY3 (“my settings”): Recall settings
saved using Reg. My Settings (pages 53,
114–116).
A(aperturepriority):You
choose an aperture
and let the camera
adjust the shutter
speed for optimal ex-
posure (page 42).
4(scene): Opti-
mize settings for the
current subject or
scene or shoot mov-
ies (pages 46–52).
S(shutter priority): You
choose a shutter
speed and let the
camera adjust aper-
ture for optimal ex-
posure (page 43).
P(program shift): You
choose from com-
binations of shutter
speed and aper-
ture that produce
the same exposure
(page 40).

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The Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever
When viewing pictures or navigat-
ing the menus, you can use the
up-down dial in place of the !
and "buttons and the ADJ. lever
in place of the #and $buttons.
The ADJ. lever and up-down dial
can also be used to select shutter
speed and aperture in P, A, S, and
Mmodes.
Up-down dial
ADJ. lever
You can assign frequently-used shooting menu items to
the ADJ. lever for easy access. To display a shooting menu
item, center the ADJ. lever and press it in; you can then
use the lever and up-down dial to select an option as de-
scribed on page 116.
Note
The M Mode Dial Options and Playback Mode Dial Options
items in the setup menu can be used to reverse the roles of the
up-down dial and ADJ. lever (page 123).

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The Picture Display
The following indicators may be displayed during shoot-
ing and playback.
Shooting (still photography) Shooting (movie mode)
12 34 56789
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
29282726
30
30
30
25
25
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
19
19
32 33 34
31
1
1 Flash mode............ 24
2
2 Flash compensation/
manual flash level
.........................72, 73
3
3 Scene mode........... 46
Continuous...... 68–69
4
4 Shooting mode/
plus normal shooting
.....................4, 49, 50
5
5 Number of exposures
remaining* .......... 161
6
6 Destination............ 13
7
7 Snap focus
distance............59, 64
8
8 Picture quality....... 57
9
9 Picture size............ 57
10
10 Focus mode/full
press snap ........59, 64
11
11 White balance/
white balance
compensation ...79, 82
12
12 Metering ............... 65
13
13 Image setting........ 66
14
14 Bracketing............. 70
15
15 Histogram ........37, 38
16
16 Noise reduction ..... 74
17
17 Date imprint.......... 76
18
18 Battery level............ 8
19
19 Autoexposure
lock ..................... 121
20
20 Self-timer.............. 26
21
21 Macro mode .......... 23
22
22 Zoom..................... 22
23
23 Depth of field ........ 59
24
24 Focus bar............... 59
25
25 Interval timer
shooting................ 75
26
26 Aperture.....40, 42, 44
27
27 Shutter speed
...................40, 43, 44
28
28 Exposure
compensation ....... 77
29
29 ISO......................... 84
30
30 Tilt indicator.......... 27
31
31 Blur warning ......... 27
32
32 Movie length....... 161
33
33 Time available*.... 161
34
34 Frame rate........87, 89
* Approximation only; actual capacity varies with shooting conditions and
make of memory card. Display shows “9999” when memory remains for
over 9,999 images.

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Playback (photographs) Playback (movies)
12
34 56 789
1510 11 12 13 14
17
16
18 19
1
1 File number
2
2 Current frame
3
3 Total frames
4
4 Playback mode
indicator
5
5 Protected image.... 92
6
6 DPOF print
indicator................ 95
7
7 Source ................... 13
8
8 Picture quality....... 57
9
9 Picture size............ 57
10
10 Date of recording
.............................. 16
11
11 Aperture.....40, 42, 44
12
12 ISO......................... 84
13
13 Exposure
compensation ....... 77
14
14 Shutter speed
...................40, 43, 44
15
15 Battery level............ 8
16
16 Length/elapsed time
17
17 Progress indicator
18
18 White balance ....... 79
19
19 White balance
compensation .........82
Notes
• The picture display may also display warnings and messages.
• Additional information can be viewed
by pressing the DISP. button (page 36).

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The Battery Level Indicator
Battery level is shown by
the icon at the bottom
right corner of the picture
display.
Cautions
• The full battery indicator may
not appear or may appear
only briefly with NiMH bat-
teries. Check the battery type
before use.
Icon
Icon
Description
Description
(green)Battery fully charged.
(green)
Battery partially dis-
charged.
(orange)
Low battery. Charge or
replace as soon as pos-
sible.
• may be displayed when the camera is powered by an AC
adapter. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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First Steps.........................................................10
Taking Photographs........................................17
Viewing and Deleting Photographs..............29
Basic Photography and
Playback
Read this section before using your camera
for the first time.

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First Steps
Prepare the camera for use.
Charging the Battery
Charging the Battery
The rechargeable battery supplied with the camera is not
charged at shipment. Charge the battery in the supplied
BJ-6 battery charger before use.
1
Place the battery in the charger.
Place the battery label up
with the “+” and “–” labels ori-
ented to match the labels on
the charger.
Caution
Be sure the battery is in the correct
orientation.
2
Plug the charger in.
The charger lamp will light
while the battery charges.
An exhausted battery will re-
charge in about two hours at
25 °C.
Note
If the charger lamp blinks, a battery or charger fault may have
occurred. Unplug the charger and remove the battery.
3
Remove the battery.
Charging is complete when the charger lamp turns
off. Unplug the charger and remove the battery.

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Compatible Batteries
The camera can be used with a DB-65 rechargeable Li-ion
battery (supplied; DB-60 rechargeable batteries can also
be used) or with a pair of AAA alkaline or rechargeable
nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.
Tip: Battery Capacity
Under normal conditions, about 370 shots can be taken with a ful-
ly-charged DB-65 battery. About 25 shots can be taken with a pair
of fresh AAA alkaline batteries manufactured by Panasonic. These
figures are based on tests conducted according to CIPA standards
under the following conditions: temperature 23°C (73 °F); picture
display on; 10 shots taken with 30 seconds between shots and the
flash fired with every other shot; and the cycle repeated after the
camera has been turned off and then on again.
Cautions
• Rechargeable Li-ion batteries: Use only genuine DB-65 or DB-60 bat-
teries. Do not use batteries not specifically designated by Ricoh
for use in this camera.
• Alkaline batteries: Battery life varies with make and storage condi-
tions. Capacity drops at low temperatures.
• NiMH batteries: NiMH batteries are not charged at purchase and
gradually lose their charge over time. Charge before use. Note
that performance may be impaired immediately after purchase
or following an extended period of disuse, and that the batteries
may need to be used and recharged two or three times before
they will hold a charge.
• Manganese and Ni-Cd batteries can not be used.
• Batteries may be hot immediately after use. Before removing
batteries, turn the camera off and wait for them to cool down.
• Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for extended
periods.

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Inserting the Battery
Inserting the Battery
Be sure the camera is off before inserting or removing
batteries.
1
Open the battery/card cover.
Unlatch (q) and open (w)
the cover.
2
Insert the battery.
1
2
Using the battery to keep the
battery latch pressed to one
side, slide the battery in. The
latch will click into place when
the battery is fully inserted.
3
Close the battery/card cover.
Close (q) and latch (w) the
cover.
Caution
Be sure the cover is latched.
1
2
Removing the Battery
Unlatch and open the battery/card cover, then press and
release the latch and remove the battery by hand, being
careful not to drop it.
Tip: Inserting and Removing AAA Batteries
Insert in the orientation shown, press
the cover closed, and slide the release
lever to the closed position. To remove,
simply unlatch and open the cover.
Caution
If the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the
batteries and store them in a cool dry place.

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Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures can be stored in the camera’s 88 MB internal
memory, or optional SD and SDHC memory cards can
be used to store additional pictures. Internal memory is
used for recording and playback if no card is inserted; if a
card is inserted, the card will be used instead.
Before inserting or removing a memory card, be sure the
camera is off. To insert a memory card:
1
Open the battery/card cover.
Unlatch (q) and open (w)
the cover.
1
2
2
Insert the card.
Holding the memory card in
the orientation shown, slide it
in until it clicks into place.
3
Close the battery/card cover.
Close (q) and latch (w) the
cover.
1
2
Removing Memory Cards
Unlatch and open the battery/card cover and press the
memory card in to eject it. The card can then be removed
by hand.

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Cautions
• Pictures will not be recorded to internal memory when a memo-
ry card is inserted, even if the memory card is full.
• Keep the memory card contacts clean.
Tip: Write Protection
Memory cards can be protected by slid-
ing the write-protection switch to “LOCK,”
keeping data from being written to or
deleted from the card and preventing
the card from being formatted.
Pictures can not be taken when the memory card is locked; lock
the card only to prevent accidental loss of data and be sure to un-
lock the card before shooting.
Notes
• Format memory cards before first use or after they have been
used in a computer or other device (page 124). Be sure to back
up any important data before formatting.
• See page 161 for information on memory card capacity.
• Pictures can be copied to memory cards from internal memory
(page 97).
Turning the Camera on and Off
Turning the Camera on and Off
Shooting Mode
Press the POWER button to turn the
camera on. The POWER button will
light and the camera will play the
start-up sound. The autofocus/
flash lamp blinks for several sec-
onds while the camera starts up.