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Appendix
Troubleshooting .................... 128
Error Messages ..................... 131
Using Your Camera in Other
Countries ............................... 133
Recording Capacities ........... 134
Accessories ........................... 135
Handling Precautions ........... 136
Care and Storage .................. 137
Specifications ........................ 138
About the Warranty and
Servicing ................................ 140
Index ....................................... 142
Functional Ind
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Troubleshooting Refer to the pointers listed below before submitting the equipment for repairs. If the problem persists after trying the suggestions, contact your nearest Ricoh service office. Power Source Problem Cause Remedy Page Power will not Battery not loaded or battery Insert battery correctly or charge battery. P.15 come on exhausted P.16 AC adapter not properly connected Connect correctly. P.18 Power cuts out No operation performed so auto Switch camera on again. P.24 power off functi
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Appendix Problem Cause Remedy Page Autofocus is on Dirty lens or AF viewfinder Clean lens or viewfinder. – but camera not Subject not in center of shooting Use focus lock. P.49 focusing scope Subject difficult to focus on Use focus lock or switch to manual focus. P.49 P.64 Distance to subject is too close Set macro mode. P.63 Flash will not Recording mode set on (Voice Set mode dial to (Still Picture) or P.47 fire or will not Memo) or (Motion Picture) (Text) mode. P.50 charge Flash mode set o
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Problem Cause Remedy Page Display shut off Battery is exhausted Charge battery. P.15 Auto power off activated Switch power on again. P.24 Remote control Obstruction between remote control Remove obstruction. – unit (optional) unit and camera sensor * Remote control reception at front side of will not work camera. Remote control transmitter or Clean. – camera sensor is dirty Remote control lithium battery is Replace with new lithium battery. – exhausted LCD monitor Area captured by autofocus fiel
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Appendix Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the LCD monitor or LCD panel, follow the procedures below. Error Message Remedy System error occurs Turn the power off and on. Unable to change memory Storage memory can not be switched due to some reason. Check content of storage memory or format storage memory. Insufficient memory Erase unwanted files or format to obtain sufficient memory space. Change to card Change the storage memory to card by using . Format required Format of sele
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MEMO 132
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Appendix Using Your Camera in Other Countries Ricoh AC-3 AC adapter (optional) • The adapter can be used in regions where the voltage ranges from 100 V to 240 V and the frequency is 50Hz/60Hz. • Some countries use electrical outlets which have different shapes. Inquire at your travel agent about the necessary plug adapter for the country of your destination before you leave. Using a Local TV Receiver for Playing Pictures • You can play back images taken with this camera on a TV reciever (or moni
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Recording Capacities The table below gives approximate recording picture counts by CF card capacity, image quality and size. 16 MB 32 MB 48 MB 64 MB 96 MB 128 MB 192 MB 13 26 40 53 80 107 160 26 52 79 105 158 211 316 51 102 153 205 308 411 616 Still picture (no. of 25 7 10 15 20 30 images) 38 77 116 156 234 312 468 74 149 224 300 450 601 900 161 324 487 650 975 1,303 1,951 Text (no. 51 102 153 205 308 411 616 of images) 138 278 417 557 836 1,116 1,672 Motion picture (minutes) 1:20 2:42 4:03 5:24
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Appendix Accessories Item Model Remarks AC adapter AC-3 Used to supply power directly from a household electrical outlet. → P.18 “Connecting an AC Adapter” Battery charger BJ-1 Used to charge the battery for powering the camera Rechargeable lithium ion battery DB-20L Battery for powering the camera. Remote control unit DR-3/ For remote operation of the DR-4 camera’s recording and playback functions. • For Ricoh compatible products, see the separate list of Compatible Note Products. 135
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Handling Precautions This camera is not waterproof. Keep away from water, rain, beverages, etc. If any liquid gets into the camera, consult your nearest Ricoh service office. Be careful not to drop the camera or subject it to impact. To avoid overheating, do not use the flash more than is necessary in continuous shots. Do not look through the viewfinder directly at the sun or intense light. Do not fire the flash close to a baby’s eyes as this may cause impaired eyesight. Do not fire
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Appendix Care and Storage Care Fingerprints or dirt on the lens or AF viewfinder will reduce the quality of the image, so take care not to get them dirty. Do not wipe dust or smears off the lens or AF viewfinder with your fingers. Use a lens blower, readily available at most photographic suppliers, to blow dust off, or a soft cloth and wipe lightly. Be sure to clean the lens after use at the beach or in the vicinity of chemicals. If the camera should malfunction, contact your nearest R
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Specifications General Video Signal Protocol : NTSC/PAL Power Source Voltage : Battery: 3.7 V : AC: 5 V Dimensions (W × H × D) : 141.9 × 78.2 × 30.3 mm (5.6” × 3.1” × 1.2”) (excluding projections) Weight : Approx. 295 g (10.4 oz) (excluding battery) Operating Range – Temperature :0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating Range – Humidity : 85 % or less Storage Temperature Range : –20°C ~ 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Camera CCD : 3,240,000 effective pixels (total 3,340,000 pixels) Lens
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Appendix Image Data Recording and Playback Image Resolution • Still picture : 2048 × 1536, 1024 × 768, 640 × 480 pixels • Text : 2048 × 1536, 1024 × 768 pixels • Motion picture : 320 × 240 pixels File Format • Still picture : Compressed: JPEG (Exif2.1); Non-Compressed: TIFF (YUV) • Text : TIFF (G4 MMR system) • Motion picture : AVI (Conforms to Open DML Motion JPEG format) 15 frames/second • Voice memo : WAV (Exif2.1) Camera File System Standard : DCF * DCF stands for “Design rule for Ca
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About the Warranty and Servicing 1. This product is backed by a one-year limited warranty. During the warranty period, which starts from the date of purchase, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh service office. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh service office. 2. This warranty does not cover any damage re
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Appendix • Before sending the camera in for repair, check the battery and read Note the instruction manual again to ensure proper operation. • Some repairs require a significant amount of time to be completed. • When sending the camera to a service center, please include a note which describes the defective part and the problem as precisely as possible. • Remove all accessories not related to the problem before sending the camera to the service center. • Before taking any important pictures (suc
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Index Functional Index SET Mode (Setup) CAMERA SETTINGS ... KEEP SETTINGS....... Camera .................................. P.108 ... LCD CONFIRM. ......... Camera .................................. P.109 ... AUTO POWER OFF ... Camera .................................. P.110 ... BEEP SOUND............ Camera .................................. P.111 ... POWER SAVE ........... Camera .................................. P.112 ... DATE SETTINGS....... Camera .................................. P.31 .
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Appendix ... FTP UPLOAD ............. Communication/Internet......... P.51 ... QUICK SEND ............. Communication/Internet......... P.44 ... NETWORK ................. Connecting to a Psersonal Computer ..... P.158 ... PC CONNECTION ..... Connecting to a Psersonal Computer ..... P.156 ... MODEM SETTING ..... Communication/Internet......... P.60 FORMAT ................................................... Camera .................................. P.35 Recording Mode MENU Button ... CONT. MOD
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Play Mode ( ) MENU Button ... SEND ......................... Communication/Internet...... P.70, 73 ... QUICK SEND ............. Communication/Internet...... P.68 ... COPY ......................... Camera ............................... P.88 ... PROTECT .................. Camera ............................... P.92 ... AUTO PLAYBACK ..... Camera ............................... P.95 ... DPOF SETTING ......... Camera ............................... P.96 ... VOICE MEMO ............ Camera ........
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Appendix PC Mode ( ) Connecting to a Personal Computer Communication Mode ( ) ... E-MAIL ....................... Communication/Internet........... P.83 ... DIRECT UPLOAD ...... Communication/Internet........... P.94 145
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Alphabetical Index A E AC adapter .......................................... 18 Error Message................................... 131 AF LED................................................ 47 Exposure compensation ..................... 58 Auto bracket ........................................ 74 Exposure metering system.................. 76 Auto focus lamp .................................. 47 F Auto playback...................................... 95 File Auto power off ............................
