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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. When using the camera in places where steam is present, such as a kitchen, do not allow the internal parts of the camera to get wet
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Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your G600. “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. * The “Camera User Guide” (English edition) is available from the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file. “Software User Guide” (PDF file) The “Software User Guide” is available in the following folders on the provided CD-ROM. This guide explains how to download ima
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Key Features Rugged camera body stands up to water, dust and shocks The camera provides water resistance and dust resistance equivalent to JIS/IEC waterproof grade 7 and JIS/IEC dustproof grade 6 (IP67). In addition, the camera is shock resistant when dropped from a height of up to 1.5 meters. Wide-angle zoom lens can capture wide- angle pictures The camera comes with a wide-angle optical zoom (5.0×) lens for a wide shooting range of between 28 mm and 140 mm*. Add the optional wide conv
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CALS Mode supports the digitization of public works pictures (P.42) Simply turning the mode dial to CALS allows you to capture images suitable for submitting as official public works pictures. ADJ. (Adjust) button enables easier camera operations (P.62) The ADJ. button simplifies the camera setting procedures. By assigning your favorite functions to the ADJ. button, you can easily make various settings just by pressing the ADJ. button. Take close-up shots 1 cm (from the front of the cam
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High Sensitivity Mode for shooting in dimly lit places (P.44) The High Sensitivity Mode enables shooting in dark places. The picture display becomes brighter, making it easier to compose the shot. Direct printing without the use of a computer (P.113) A Direct Print-compatible printer can be connected to the camera with the USB cable to directly transfer images to the printer. This allows for easy printing without using a computer. You can also print reports and camera memos. Camera mem
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Contents Safety Precautions ........................................................................ 1 Using the Manuals......................................................................... 4 Key Features ................................................................................. 5 Contents ........................................................................................ 8 Basic Operations 13 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List .......
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Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ............................... 57 Maximizing the Picture Display Brightness .............................................58 Histogram................................................................................................59 Advanced Operations 61 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions 62 Using the ADJ. Button ..............................................................
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2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 94 3 Shooting Movies ................................................................................94 Playing Back Movies...............................................................................96 3 Other Playback Functions 97 Playback Setting Menu................................................................ 97 Using the Menu.......................................................................................98 Rotating Images (ROTATION) ..............
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Registering Custom Settings (REG. MY SETTINGS) ............... 128 Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM)................. 130 Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF) ... 131 Changing the Operation Sound Setting (OPERATION SOUNDS)....................................................... 132 Changing the Operation Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS) ..... 133 Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ............ 134 Using the Auto Resize Zoom (DIGITAL ZOOM IMG)................
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7 Appendices 165 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 165 Error Messages.....................................................................................165 Camera Troubleshooting ......................................................................166 Software and Computer Troubleshooting .............................................171 Specifications ............................................................................ 173 Number
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Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List.........................14 Names of Parts....................16 How to Use the Mode Dial....................................18 Picture Display ....................19 Getting Ready......................22 Basic Shooting....................32 Playing Back Images ..........49 Deleting Files.......................53 Changing the Display with the DISP. Button..............57
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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. G600 Rechargeable Battery The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. Battery Charger Neck Strap USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Print- compatible printer. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attaching the neck strap to the ca
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Camera User Guide Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4c) Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use this adapter for long periods of playback or when transferring images to a computer. (This booklet) Warranty Rechargeable Battery (DB-60) Battery Charger (BJ-6) CD-ROM The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. Although the software included in the CD-ROM cannot b
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Names of Parts Camera Front View 2 3 5 6 1 4 7 8 12 9 11 10 Item Name Refer to 1 Shutter Release Button P.34 2 Mode Dial P.18 3 Power Button P.29 4 AF Auxiliary Light P.138 5 Accessory Shoe P.178 6 Strap Eyelet P.14 7 Flash P.40 8 Speaker P.96 9 Terminal Cover P.114, 163 10 Lens - 11 Microphone P.94 12 USB Terminal P.114, 159, 163 16
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Rear View 2 3 4 1 13 5 6 12 7 3 11 10 8 9 14 15 Item Name Refer to 1 Picture Display P.19 2 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.34, 40 3 Strap Eyelet P.14 4 z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button P.37, 52 5 Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.37, 51 6 !/MODE Button P.44 7 MENU/OK Button P.68, 98, 123 8 DISP. Button P.57 9 "/N (Macro) Button P.38 10 D (Delete)/t (Self-timer) Button P.53, 48 11 #/F (Flash) Button P.40 12 ADJ./MEMO Bu
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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 Allows you to shoot still images in a P.42 quality and size suitable for submitting as public works pictures. CALS CALS Mode You can select from seven different options for picture qual
