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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 p
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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 For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions thoroughly. Test Shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording properly be
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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. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of death or serious Danger injury if ignored or incorrectly handled. This symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury if ignored Warning or incorrectly handled. This symbol in
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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 of
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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
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Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your CX2. Camera User Guide “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It pr Thoduct is g e serial nu ive mb n on er of thi the bottom s face of the camera. also explains how to install the provided software on your 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
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Contents Safety Precautions ........................................................................ 1 Using the Manuals......................................................................... 4 Contents ........................................................................................ 5 Basic Operations 11 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ................................................................................. 12 Optional Accessorie
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Advanced Operations 61 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 ADJ. Button Functions 62 Assigning Functions from the Shooting Menu ........................................62 Shifting the AE and AF Targets ..............................................................64 2 Using the Fn (Function) Button 66 Shifting the AF Target for Macro Shooting..............................................67 Locking the Exposure ....................................
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Focusing Modes ........................................................................ 103 Multi-Target AF .....................................................................................104 Manual Focus (MF)...............................................................................105 Pre-AF ....................................................................................... 107 Exposure Metering Modes ........................................................ 108 Picture Quality and
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Correcting the Image Brightness and Contrast ......................... 147 Correcting Images Automatically ..........................................................147 Correcting Images Manually .................................................................148 Correcting the White Balance.................................................... 150 Correcting Skewed Images ....................................................... 152 Preventing the Deletion of Files ................................
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Language Settings .................................................................... 195 TV Playback Method ................................................................. 196 8 Direct Printing 197 About the Direct Print Function ................................................. 197 Connecting the Camera to a Printer.......................................... 198 Printing Still Images................................................................... 199 Printing One or All Still Images .....
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Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List......................................12 Names of Parts.................................15 How to Use the Mode Dial...............17 Picture Display.................................18 Getting Ready ..................................22 Basic Shooting.................................32 Playing Back Images .......................46 Deleting Files ...................................52 Changing the Disp
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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. CX2 USB Cable (Mini B cable) The serial number of the camera is Used to connect the camera to a provided on the bottom face of the computer or Direct Print- camera. compatible printer. AV Cable Used to view your images on a TV Rechargeable Battery Handstrap Battery Charger Warranty 12
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Camera User Guide CD-ROM (GP.204) Contains software and “Software User Guide”. VM-1 software and Camera User Guide “Software User Guide” available for Macintosh; see P.219 for The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. installation instructions. Acrobat 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
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Optional Accessories Soft Case (SC-90) Rechargeable Battery (DB-70) Used to store your camera. Rechargeable battery for use with this camera. Battery Charger (BJ-7) Used to charge the rechargeable Neck Strap (ST-2) battery (DB-70). A double-loop neck strap with embroidered RICOH logo. Cable Switch (CA-1) A switch that connects to the camera’s USB terminal to operate the shutter. Note -----------------------------------------
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Names of Parts Camera Front View 6 1 2 4 3 5 7 8 9 Item Name Refer to 1 Mode Dial P.17, 34, 37, 74, 83, 84, 87, 94 2 Shutter Release Button P.32 3 POWER Button P.28 4 Microphone P.94 5 Lens Cover - 6 Zoom Lever z (Telephoto)/Z (Wide-angle) P.39, 48, 50 8 (Enlarged View)/9 (Thumbnail View) 7 Flash P.43 8 AF Auxiliary Light/Self-Timer Lamp P.45, 179 9 Lens - 15
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Rear View 7 8 2 1 9 2 10 11 3 4 5 12 13 6 14 15 16 17 Item Name Refer to 1 Picture Display P.18 2 Strap Eyelet P.13 3 Terminal Cover P.163, 198, 212, 213, 217 4 Speaker P.131 5 USB Terminal P.198, 212, 213, 217 6 AV Output Terminal P.163 7 N (Macro) P.41 (*) 8 ADJ./OK Button P.62 9 F (Flash) P.43 10 6 (Playback) Button P.46 11 MENU Button P.76, 100, 139, 166 12 Fn (Function) Button P.66 13 t (Self-timer)/ (Delete) Button P.52, 45
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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. 1 Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol Function Description Refer to Automatically sets the optimal aperture P.34 Auto Shooting Mode value and shutter speed depending on 5 the subject. You can shoot using the settings P.83 MY1, MY2 My Settings Mode registe
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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 Still Image Mode 12 36 45 7 8910 +0.3 +0.3 + +0 0..3 3 4 4 4 N N N 2 2048 2 2048 0 04 48 8 21 IInterval IInterval n nt te er rv va all 11 20 2 20 0 12 23 26 2 26 6 1 1cm- 1cm- 1c cm m- - 1 1 1 second 1 second s se ec co on nd d 13 X X4.8 X X4.8 4 4..8 8 24 14 15 25 31 31 31 16 17 18 19 F3.5 F F F3.5 3 3..5 5 1/1000 1 1 1/1000 //1 10 00 00 0 E E EV +0.7 EV +0.7 V V
