Ricoh RDC-7 Specification sheet

Chapter
Before Using the Camera ........................ 22
Checking the Package Contents .................. 22
Installing the strap and lens cap ................... 22
Powering the Camera .............................. 23
Charging the Battery ..................................... 23
Loading the Battery ....................................... 24
Using an AC Adapter .................................... 26
SmartMedia Memory Cards ..................... 27
What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? ......... 27
Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card.......... 28
How to Use the Mode Dial ....................... 30
Menus....................................................... 31
Setting the Date and Time ....................... 34
How to Hold the Camera.......................... 36
Adjusting the Camera............................... 38
Diopter Adjustment........................................ 38
Adjusting the Brightness of the
LCD Monitor .................................................. 38
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Before Using the Camera
Checking the Package Contents
Check that your digital camera comes complete with all the accessories listed
below. Read the warranty card and keep it in a safe place.
• Digital camera ...................................... 1
• Lens cap .............................................. 1
• AV interface cable................................ 1
• Soft case .............................................. 1
• Battery (Lithium ion battery)................. 1
• Battery charger .................................... 1
• Wrist strap............................................ 1
• Operation manual (this manual)........... 1
• Warranty card/Registration card .......... 1
• PC Connection cable (RS-232C) ......... 1
• Macintosh Cable (AUX) ....................... 1
• USB Cable ........................................... 1
• Software CD-ROM ............................... 1
Installing the strap and lens cap
Attach the wrist strap and the lens cap.
Pass the small loop of the strap
through the wrist strap eyelet and
pass the other end through the loop
as illustrated.
Important
Note
• Do not swing the camera around by
its strap.
Attach the lens cap by pressing the
buttons in the direction of the arrow.
Remove the lens cap by gripping and pressing.

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Powering the Camera
This section explains how to load and charge the battery, and how to connect
the AC adapter to power the camera from a household electrical outlet.
Charging the Battery
When using the camera for the first time or when the battery symbol ( ) lights,
charge the battery to its full capacity following the procedure described below.
qSet the battery on the battery charger.
wInsert the plug into an electrical outlet.
Charging will start and continue as shown below. When charging is completed,
disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
■Precautions
•Do not use the batteries other than the Ricoh DB-20.
•Use only a Ricoh BJ-1 battery charger to charge the battery.
•Do not use the BJ-1 battery charger to charge batteries other than the DB-20
battery.
•Charge the battery in a well ventilated area with an ambient temperature of
10°C –40°C (50°F –104°F).
•When the battery reaches the end of its service life, even if charged correctly,
it will be effective for shorter and shorter periods. Replace with a new battery.
•After charging, the battery will feel hot, but this is normal.
•After charging, remove the power plug from the electrical outlet. Failure to do
so may result in fire.
Charge lamp Contents
Lights red Charging has started.
Lights green The completion of charging (90% of full charge), after
approximately 60 min.
Lamp off Full charge has been reached, approximately 40 min. after
the lamp lights green.

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Loading the Battery
Load the battery (rechargeable lithium ion battery) before operating the camera.
Important
Note
•Before using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the
battery. (The battery leaves the factory in an uncharged state.) See
[Charging the Battery] →p.23.
qCheck that the camera is turned off,
and then open the battery cover by
pressing and sliding it in the direction
shown.
See
•“Turning on the Camera”(p.41).
wLoad the battery.
Important
Note
•Do not bring metallic objects, such
as a needle, into contact with the
battery contact surface or electrical
connections. Electrostatic damage
could result.
eClose the battery cover.
Close the battery cover until it clicks into position.
●Shooting and Playback Guidelines
The table below shows the approximate recording and playback times, as
measured under the following test conditions:
[Test conditions]
During shooting: Shoot continuously in recording mode with the power turned
on (shoot at intervals of 30 seconds, without turning the
camera off in the middle, with the flash fired 50%, at a
temperature of 20°C)
During playback:Leave the camera continuously turned on in playback mode at
a temperature of 20°C
Battery Type
Lithium ion battery
(fully charged)
Approximate Recording Time Approximate Playback Time
50 minutes 50 minutes

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Tips to Extend Recording and Playback Times
* The battery life indicated on the previous page tends to decrease depending on the
ambient temperature.
In a cold environment, warming the battery by hand, for example, may allow you to
take more pictures.
* Increased use of the flash or zoom feature or the LCD monitor will accelerate
expiration of the battery. Keep their usage to a minimum.
* Copying or erasing images repeatedly will also accelerate expiration of the battery.
* The battery life may be extended by shooting images without using the LCD monitor.
■Handling Precautions
•Read the instruction manual supplied with the battery before using it.
•Use only the specified lithium ion battery. Check the type of battery in
“Accessories”(p.110).
•Cleaning the contact area of the battery terminal and the battery with a dry
cloth may extend the life of the battery.
•Do not use a battery with a low voltage (such as one which has already
caused the battery symbol ( ) to flash) as this may cause malfunction of the
camera (malfunction of the LCD monitor or flashing or lighting of the AF LED,
flash LED or self-timer LED).
•If the camera is used continuously for a long period, the battery may become
hot. Allow to cool before unloading it.
•Except when charging the battery, store the charger and the battery
separately.
•Store the battery in the case provided.
•If the camera is not to be used for a long period, discharge the battery
completely before removing it from the camera and store in a cool place.
Recharge the battery fully before reusing the camera.
Note
•When using the camera for an extended period near an electrical
source, it is recommended to use an AC adapter (optional). See
“Using an AC Adapter”(p.26).
•It is advisable to have a spare battery handy when powering the
camera by the battery alone.
•The battery symbol ( ) lights to show that the battery voltage is low.
Recharge the battery. See “Charging the Battery”(p.23).

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Using an AC Adapter
When using the camera for long periods of time to record or playback images,
connect an AC adapter (optional) to the camera and power the camera from a
household electrical source.
Using the AD Adapter
Before using the AC adapter, be sure to read the safety precautions in the
accompanying manual.
qCheck that the camera is turned off. Connect the AC adapter cable
to the power supply terminal (DC input) on the camera.
See
•“Turning on the Camera”(p.41).
wInsert the power plug into the electrical outlet.
Note
•If the battery is loaded in the camera while it is connected to the
household power source, the camera is powered from the AC source
and not by the battery.
•Unload the battery when using the camera for long periods of time.
Important
Note
•Insert the power plug and connection cable securely. If the plug or
cable works loose during recording, the data may be lost or damaged.
•If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter while operating the
camera (recording, playback, or erasing), the camera will switch off to
determine the power source. This may cause the data to be lost or
damaged. To avoid this, connect or disconnect the AC adapter while
the camera is turned off.

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SmartMedia Memory Cards
This section explains the types and usage of SmartMedia memory cards.
What is a SmartMedia Memory Card?
Files are recorded as data on the SmartMedia memory card in your camera.
The following types of SmartMedia memory cards can be used:
•Capacity: 2 MB, 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB
•Operating voltage: 3.3 V
Note
•There are numerous types of SmartMedia memory cards. Before using
a commercially available SmartMedia memory card, check with the
manufacturer that it is compatible with your camera.
•By using an optional PC card adapter or floppy disk adapter, you can
insert a SmartMedia memory card directly into the PC card slot or
floppy disk drive of your PC.
■Protecting Against Accidental Writing
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Attaching a write protect pad to a
SmartMedia memory card will prevent
accidental erasure or overwriting of recorded
files.
Remove the write protect pad from the
SmartMedia memory card to record or erase
data.
Note
•If the write protect pad gets dirty, wipe it clean with a soft, dry cloth.
■Handling Precautions
●SmartMedia Memory Cards
•Never remove the SmartMedia memory card while data is being recorded or
erased.
•Do not bend, subject to strong force or shock, or drop the SmartMedia
memory card.
•Avoid using or storing SmartMedia memory cards in environments that are
subject to static electricity or electrical interference.
•Avoid using or storing SmartMedia memory cards in environments that are
subject to high temperature and humidity, where dust accumulates, or in
atmospheres where corrosive substances are present.
Attach a
write
protect
pad.

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•Keep the contact surface of the SmartMedia memory card clean and free
from dust and foreign matter. Should the contact surface get dirty, wipe it
clean with a soft, dry cloth.
•Keep the SmartMedia memory card slot free from dust and foreign matter.
•To avoid possible hazards, keep SmartMedia memory cards away from
flames and do not dispose of them in fire.
•SmartMedia memory cards have a limited service life. Cards that have been
used over an extended period of time may fail to record additional files.
●Data
•Data recorded on a SmartMedia memory card may be lost by improper
handling by the customer or a third party, by being subjected to static
electricity or electrical interference, or during camera malfunction or repair.
Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damages incurred by such loss of
recorded data.
•Do not remove the battery from the camera, turn off the camera, or connect
the AC adapter while data is being recorded on the SmartMedia memory
card. The data stored on the SmartMedia memory card may be lost or
damaged.
•You are advised to copy important data from the SmartMedia memory card
onto other media, such as floppy disks or hard disks.
Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card
Check that the camera is turned off before inserting the SmartMedia memory
card.
Important
Note
•Never insert or remove a SmartMedia memory card while the camera
is turned on. The data stored on the SmartMedia memory card may be
lost or damaged, or the camera may malfunction.
•When using a new SmartMedia memory card, or when using a
SmartMedia memory card that has been used on other equipment,
such as a personal computer, the SmartMedia memory card must first
be formatted (initialized) with the camera. See “Formatting a Card/
Internal Memory”→(p.98).
■Inserting Card
qCheck that the camera is turned off,
and then open the card door.
See
•“Turning on the Camera”(p.41).

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wInsert the SmartMedia memory card
into the card insert slot and close the
card door.
Push the SmartMedia memory card fully into
position, with the contact surface facing
down.
Note
•Insert the SmartMedia memory card in the correct direction. Do not
insert it at an angle.
•The camera will not turn on when the card door is open.
■Removing Card
qCheck that the camera is turned off,
and then open the card door.
See
•“Turning on the Camera”(p.41).
wPull the SmartMedia memory card
straight out of the slot.
eClose the card door.
Important
Note
•Never remove the SmartMedia memory card while data is being
recorded or erased. The data stored on the card may be lost or
damaged.
•When the SmartMedia memory card has been removed, place it in the
antistatic case supplied or other protective cover.
Set with the contact
surface facing down

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How to Use the Mode Dial
The camera offers a number of recording and playback modes. Select the
desired mode with the mode dial.
•Still picture mode : This mode is used for normal shooting.
•Sound mode : This mode is used for recording sound.
•Text mode : This mode is used for recording text.
Recording is in two colors, black and white,
without any gradations.
•Continuous shooting mode : In this mode, the subject is shot
continuously while the shutter button is
depressed.
•Motion picture mode : This mode is used for recording motion
pictures with sound.
•Play mode : This mode is used for playing recorded
image files.
•Settings mode : This mode is used for entering or changing
the camera settings.
qTurn the mode dial to select the
desired mode.
The information displayed on the LCD
monitor varies depending on the mode. For
details, see the reference pages listed below.
•(still picture) →p.41
•(sound) →p.50
•(text) →p.49
•(continuous shooting) →p.50
•(motion picture) →p.51
•(play) →p.76
•(settings) →p.98

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FORMAT
SET 1/3
SERIAL TRANSFER
LCD CONFIRMATION 1SEC.
AUTO POWER OFF 1MIN
SELECT: CHANGE:
SEL.:ENTER
KEEP SETTINGS
IMAGE WITH SOUND OFF
SHOOTING MODE 1/3
FOCUS AF
REDEYE REDUCTION OFF
ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO
BACK:MENU
SELECT: CHANGE:
SEL.:ENTER
FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL
MULTI IMAGE
PLAYBACK MODE 1/2
ZOOM PLAYBACK
COPY
SELECT FOLDER
SELECT: CHANGE:
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER
AUTO PLAYBACK 1SEC.
ERASE
ERASE SINGLE IMAGE
ERASE ALL IMAGES
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES
SELECT:
BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER
Menus
This camera features various menus which can be used to enter or change the
settings. Select and set the items using the buttons on the operation panel as
shown below.
■Menu Displays
●SET Menu
Set the mode dial to setting mode ( ).
To exit the set menu, turn the mode dial to
select another mode.
●SHOTTING Menu
Set the mode dial to shooting mode
(• • • • ) and press the MENU
button.
To exit the record menu, press the MENU
button again.
●PLAYBACK Menu
Set the mode dial to play mode ( ) and
press the MENU button.
To exit the playback MENU, press the MENU
button again.
●ERASE Menu
Set the mode dial to play mode ( ) and
press the button.
To exit the erase menu and return to play
mode, press the button again.
Note
•For details of the settings that can be made on each menu, see “Menu
Settings”(p.32).

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FORMAT
SET 1/3
SERIAL TRANSFER
LCD CONFIRMATION 1SEC.
AUTO POWER OFF 1MIN
SELECT: CHANGE:
SEL.:ENTER
KEEP SETTINGS
BEEP SOUND ON
SET 2/3
POWER SAVE MODE OFF
DATE SETTING 2000/ /15
VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC
SELECT: CHANGE:
SEL.:ENTER
SEQUENTIAL NO. OFF
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SET 3/3
INITIALIZE SETTING
SELECT: CHANGE:
SEL.:ENTER
■Selecting, Setting and Cancelling Items
•ENTER button : Enters the setting. Enters the selected setting at the
position indicated by the arrow ( ) and proceeds to
the next display.
•CANCEL button : Cancels the setting and returns to the previous display.
•or button : Changes the setting.
•or button : Selects the setting you want to change.
■Menu Settings
●SET Menu FORMAT : Formats the internal memory or
SmartMedia memory card.→(p.98)
SERIAL TRANSFER : Used to transfer recorded files to a
personal computer.
KEEP SETTINGS : Saves the camera settings.→(p.99)
LCD CONFIRMATION : Sets the confirmation time for images
after shooting. →(p.100)
AUTO POWER OFF : Enables or disables the automatic
power off feature. → (p.100)
BEEP SOUND : Switches the beep sound on and off.
→(p.101)
POWER SAVE MODE : Decreases the brightness of the LCD
monitor to conserve battery power.
→(p.101)
SEQUENTIAL NO. : Switches consecutive numbering of
files on and off. →(p.102)
DATE SETTING : Sets the date and time. →(p.34)
VIDEO OUT MODE : Switches between NTSC and PAL
when the camera is connected to a TV
set. →(p.103)
LANGUAGE : Selects the language of the LCD
monitor display. →(p.103)
INITIALIZE SETTING : Returns all the settings to their initial
status. →(p.104)
Note
•[SERIAL TRANSFER] is used to transfer recorded files to a personal
computer by serial connection.

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●Record Menu
●Play Menu
●Erase Menu
* Protected files cannot be erased.
IMAGE WITH SOUND : Records with sound in (still
picture) and (text) modes.→(p.52)
FOCUS : Switches between auto focus and
manual focus. →(p.62)
FLASH STRENGTH : Selects the level of strength of the
flash. →(p.55)
REDEYE REDUCTION : Lessens the red-eye phenomenon
when using the flash. →(p.63)
ISO SENSITIVITY : Selects the ISO setting. →(p.64)
DATE IMPRINT : Records images with the date
imprinted. →(p.64)
SOFT MODE : Records images with a soft outline. →
(p.65)
MONOCHROME MODE : Records images in monochrome or
sepia. →(p.66)
INTERVAL MODE : Selects interval shooting. →(p.67)
AUTO BRACKET : Records three images at –0.5 EV, 0
and +0.5 EV based on the current
exposure compensation level. →(p.68)
NO COMPRESSION : Records in non-compressed mode. →
(p.69)
PRO : Records in PRO mode. →(p.70)
TIME EXPOSURE : Set when photographing a bright
subject in a dark place with (still
image) set. →(p.72)
MULTI IMAGE : Displays 6 files at once. →(p.77)
ZOOM PLAYBACK : Displays an enlarged file. →(p.81)
AUTO PLAYBACK : Automatically plays all files . →(p.82)
COPY : Copies recorded files from the internal
memory onto a SmartMedia memory
card, and vice versa. →(p.83)
SELECT FOLDER : Plays files shot with another (Ricoh or
non-Ricoh) digital camera. →(p.84)
ROTATION : Turns a file 90 degrees right, 90 degrees
left, or 180 degrees. → (p.82)
PROTECT : Protects files from erasure. →(p.85)
DPOF : Sets the number of copies, etc. when
submitting recorded files to digital
printing services. →(p.86)
ERASE SINGLE IMAGE : Erases selected images one at a time.
→(p.92)
ERASE ALL IMAGES : Erases all the recorded files. →(p.93)
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES : Erases multiple selected images. →
(p.94)
IMAGE WITH SOUND OFF
SHOOTING MODE 1/3
FOCUS AF
REDEYE REDUCTION OFF
ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO
BACK:MENU
SELECT: CHANGE:
SEL.:ENTER
FLASH STRENGTH NORMAL
DATE IMPRINT OFF
SHOOTING MODE 2/3
SOFT MODE OFF
INTERVAL MODE
AUTO BRACKET OFF
BACK:MENU
SELECT: CHANGE:
SEL.:ENTER
MONOCHROME MODE OFF
NO COMPRESSION OFF
SHOOTING MODE 3/3
PRO OFF
BACK:MENU
SELECT: CHANGE:
SEL.:ENTER
TIME EXPOSURE OFF
MULTI IMAGE
PLAYBACK MODE 1/2
ZOOM PLAYBACK
COPY
SELECT FOLDER
SELECT: CHANGE:
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER
AUTO PLAYBACK 1SEC.
ROTATION OFF
PLAYBACK MODE 2/2
PROTECT
SELECT: CHANGE:
BACK:MENU SEL.:ENTER
DPOF
ERASE
ERASE SINGLE IMAGE
ERASE ALL IMAGES
ERASE SELECTED IMAGES
SELECT:
BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER

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BEEP SOUND ON
SET 2/3
POWER SAVE MODE OFF
DATE SETTING 2000/ /15
VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC
SELECT: CHANGE:
SEL.:ENTER
SEQUENTIAL NO. OFF
2000/ 1/ 1
SELECT:
BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER
DATE SETTING
Setting the Date and Time
The set date and time are recorded when you shoot a picture. You will need to
adjust these settings when you first use the camera and each time you change
time zones on trips.
Note
•Use the yyyy/mm/dd format to set the date.
•Time is displayed in the 24-hour clock format. Midnight is expressed
as 00:00 and noon as 12:00.
qPress the power switch to turn the
camera on and set the mode dial to
[].
See
“Turning on the Camera”(p.41).
wPress the or button to select
[DATE SETTING].
ePress the DISPLAY button to select
the date display method.
There are three ways of displaying the date:
2000/5/15 ➞May 15 2000 ➞15 May 2000
Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the
display method is switched in the sequence
shown above. Press the DISPLAY button to
select the desired date display method.
rPress the ENTER button.
The date setting menu is displayed.
tPress the or button to change
the flashing digit.
Press the button to increase the digit and
the button to decrease the digit. Pressing
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2000/ / 1
SELECT:
BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER
DATE SETTING
10 : 15
SELECT:
BACK:CANCEL SEL.:ENTER
DATE SETTING
yPress the or button to highlight
the digit you wish to change.
Make the required changes by repeating
steps tand y.
Note
Each time the button is pressed,
the highlighted digit changes in the
sequence: year →month →day →
hour →minute.
uAfter setting the minutes, press the
ENTER button.
The clock will start and the display will return
to the SET menu.
Note
•The accurate time can be set by pressing the ENTER button at the
same time as a time broadcasting signal.
•The set date and time will be reset about 1 month after the battery has
been removed, for example when changing the battery. In this case,
reset the date and time.
Tips
How to check the date and time
Press the DISPLAY button to display the set date and time on the
LCD monitor. See "LCD Monitor Display Function" →(p.48).

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How to Hold the Camera
Unintentional movement of the camera during shooting will result in blurred
images. To avoid such so-called “camera shake”, hold the camera as described
below. Be particularly careful to avoid camera shake with telephoto zoom shots.
qHold the camera steady with both hands with your elbows close to
your body.
●When viewing through the viewfinder
With the camera pressed lightly to your face, aim it at your subject while looking
through the viewfinder.
●When viewing on the LCD monitor
Hold the camera firmly in both hands, and aim it at your subject while looking at
the LCD monitor.
wPress the shutter release button lightly with your fingertip.
Horizontal Vertical
Horizontal Vertical
Main shutter button Sub shutter button

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Important
Note
•Keeping your finger away from the shutter button and then pressing
the shutter button in one go may result in a blurred image.
•Do not move the camera until the beep sound is heard.
You can turn the LCD monitor as shown in
the diagram, allowing you to shoot at any
angle you wish.
Important
Note
•The LCD monitor can only be turned
when it is open at an angle of 90.
■Usage Precautions
Be careful to keep the camera lens, flash,
and flash sensor reception window from
being covered by your fingers or hair, or by
the wrist strap.
90°90° 180°180°
140°140°

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Diopter Adjustment
Adjust the diopter so that the subject is clearly
visible through the viewfinder.
Adjust by rotating the diopter knob left or
right until the subject appears clearly.
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor when it is hard to see.
qPress the LCD LIGHT button on the
operation panel.
Each time you press the button, the
brightness changes. The brightness can be
adjusted in five stages.
Adjusting the Camera
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor and the dioptor.