Ricoh RZ-770 User manual

Ricoh RZ-770
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CONTENTS
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Locating the Controls ......................11
Main Features ....................... 12
Before using ............................... 12
Attaching the Strap ........................... 12
Inserting the battery ............................12
Power Switch and checking the battery ..... 13
Loading the film ....................................... 13
Setting the film speed .................................14
Holding your camera ..................................14
Viewfinder ................................................. 14
Zooming the lens ........................................ 14
Auto-focus shooting ................................... 15
Pre-focus Shooting ........ ............................. 15
Auto film rewinding .......................................16
Flash photography .......................................16
Red Eye Reduction Mode ' ...........................17
Flash-Off Mode ............................................17
Using the self-timer ...................................... 18
(Optional) Databack settings .........................18
Proper care of your camera .......................... 20
Major specifications . ................................... 21
We are most gratified that you have selected a RICOH camera. Before using your camera, please be sure to read
these instructions carefully.

LOCATING THE CONTROLS
(1) Photocell
(2) Self-timer LED
(3) Zoom Button
(4) Film Counter
(5) Manual Film Rewind Button
(6) Shutter Release Button
(7) Strap Holder
(8) Battery Compartment Cover4www.butkus.org

(9) Red-eye Reduction Lamp
(10) Self-timer Button
(11) Flash-off Button
(12) Built-in Flash
(13) Viewfinder Window
(14) Lens
(15) Power Switch
(16) AF/Flash Monitor
(17) Viewfinder
(18)Back Cover Latch
(19) Film Loaded Window4www.butkus.org
(20) Back Cover
(21) Tripod Socket
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MAIN FEATURES
· Fully automatic easy operation
· Light and compact with built-in 35-70 mm zoom lens
· Red Eye Reduction mode
· High power sensor flash
· Flash-off capability
BEFORE USING
--A fast film such as ISO 400 is recommended to prevent blurriness and to obtain a longer flash range.
-- Do not hold the camera by the lens.
-- Before taking important pictures (at weddings, on trips abroad, etc.) test the camera and learn how it works.
CAUTIONS
--This camera has a high voltage circuit. Because it is dangerous, do not attempt to take the camera apart.
--If the built-in flash does not operate, do not touch the internal parts of the camera, as it contains a high voltage
circuit. Take the camera to the shop where it was purchased, or to your nearest Ricoh service center.

ATTACHING THE STRAP
1. Run the strap through the camera's strap holder. (Fig. 1)
2. Pass the strap through the buckle as in Fig. 2.
INSERTING THE BATTERY
The camera will not operate unless the battery is installed. It is important to make sure that the battery is installed
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1. To open the Battery Compartment Cover, first slide it in the direction of the arrow using a coin, etc. (Fig. 3)
2. Insert the 3 volt lithium battery (CR-123A or DL1 23A), checking that + and--on the banpry are aligned
according to polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. (Fig. 4)
3. Close the Battery Compartment Cover in the direction of the arrow, and push it down. (Fig. 5)

Recommended. Replacement 3 V Lithium Batteries Include:
Lithium battery (3V)
Panasonic CR-1 23A
Duracell XL DL-123A
POWER SWITCH & CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER SWITCH
Each time you slide the Power Switch in the direction of the arrow, it switches from OFF, ON, and vice versa.
(Fig. 6)
The lens moves from the Storage Position to the Wide Angle Position, and the camera sets everything
automatically.
CHECKING THE BATTERY
* If the battery voltage is insufficient, the shutter may not release or the film may not advance completely. In the
following cases, replace the battery: 1 ) Turning on the Main Switch, zoom lens doesn't move to the "Wide"
position.
2) While pressing the Flash OFF Button, press the Shutter Release Button halfway.
If the AF/Flash Monitor next to the viewfinder blinks, it is necessary to replace the banery.
LOADING THE FILM
Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film.
1. Push the Back Cover Latch Downward to open. (Fig. 7)4www.butkus.org
2. Load the film cassette into the Film Chamber and pull out enough film leader to extend past the mark of the film
tip index. (Fig. 8, 9)

* If there is any dust on the inside lens surface, use a blower to blow the dust away.
3. Make sure the film stays within the Film Guides and lies flat. (Fig. 10,11)
4. Press the Back Cover shut so that the Back Cover Latch returns to its original position. The film is automatically
advanced until number "1" appears in the Film Counter. (Fig. 12)
5. If number 1 does not appear in the Film Counter, the film has not advanced properly. Reload the film by
following steps 1--4 shown above.
* The shutter will release even H the film has not been loaded properly. Therefore, make sure "1 " is displayed in
the Film Counter before shooting.
* Whether there is film in your camera or not can be confirmed by the Film Loaded Window. (Fig. 13)
* You can confirm that the Film-Wind or Rewind is working properly by observing the Exposure Counter.

SETTING THE FILM SPEED
DX-coded film cassettes have black-and-silver patterns corresponding to film speeds that the camera reads and
automatically sets. Your camera accepts DX films with speeds ranging from ISO 100 or 400. (Fig. 14)
* To increase flash shooting range, use higher speed film such as ISO 400.4www.butkus.org
When using DX-coded films, setting the film speed is not necessary. Your camera automatically sets the correct
film speed.
When using a film without a OX code, your camera will automatically set itself to ISO 100.
When the film speed is more than ISO 400 set to ISO 400. When it is less than ISO 400, set to ISO 100.
HOLDING YOUR CAMERA
1. Always use both hands to steady your camera. (Fig. 15)
* When holding the camera vertically always position it with the flash at the top. (Fig. 16)
* Be careful not to place your fingers over the lens, flash or photocell. (Fig. 17)
* If the camera moves during the exposure, the whole picture will be blurred. To help insure sharp pictures, hold
the camera steadily and properly.

VIEWFINDER (Fig. 18)
(1) Field of View Frame
The subject (such as people or scenery) you wish to photograph should be contained within this frame.
(2) Parallax Correction Marks
When taking a picture of a subject that is between 1.2 m-1.5 m (4 ft.-4.9 ft.) away from your camera the subject
should be positioned within these marks. Anything outside the marks will not be included in the picture even if you
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(3) Auto Focus Mark
The Auto-Focus system focuses automatically on any subject that appears within this AF mark.
ZOOMING THE LENS
The built-in 35-70 mm zoom lens lets you get closer to your subject without changing your position. This lets you
easily select the composition that best suits your subject.