User manual RICOH GR DIGITAL

[. . . ] Quick Guide A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Changing Camera Settings Installing Software Camera User Guide The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Troubleshooting Caution! Do not connect the USB cable yet! If you connect the camera to a computer through the USB cable before installing the provided software on the computer, the software required for connection between camera and computer may not be installed appropriately. Be sure to connect the camera to your computer after installing the provided software. For how to install the software, see P. 152. About other documentation Detailed explanations on how to use the provided software can be found in "Software User Guide" (PDF format file) included on the supplied CD-ROM. The CD-ROM also contains English version of Camera User Guide and Software User Guide in PDF format. Preface This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. [. . . ] Note · This function cannot be used when [IMAGE QUALITY/SIZE] is set to RAW. · When playing back a still image with sound, display the image in the same way as an ordinary image without voice. Press the !" buttons to display the volume adjustment bar, where you can adjust the volume with the !" buttons. Reference For how to display still images, see P. 49. 85 Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/ DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image. 1. 5. Make sure the camera power is on and turn the mode dial to 5, P, A or M. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [DATE IMPRINT] and press the $ button. Press the M/O or # button. 6. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the M/ O button. The Date Imprint settings are completed. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. Note · If the date and time have not been set, DATE IMPRINT cannot be used. · A thumbnail image is not displayed with a date. 86 Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP. ) The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can change the exposure setting. Setting the level higher (+) makes pictures brighter and lower (-) makes pictures darker. For Backlighting When the background is particularly bright, the subject will be dark (underexposure). In this case, set the exposure level higher (+). 2 A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback When your subject is whitish It will turn out entirely dark (underexposure). Set the exposure level higher (+). When your subject is darkish It will turn out entirely bright (overexposure). The same happens when you take photos of people in a spotlight. To change the setting, use either the Shooting Setting menu or the ADJ. When using the Shooting Setting menu, see "Using the Shooting Setting Menu" ( P. 68). 1. 5. Make sure the camera power is on and turn the mode dial to 5, P or A. Press the M/O button. The setting of exposure compensation is completed and the LCD monitor displays the set values. Note · This function cannot be used in Manual Exposure mode. · When shooting in particularly bright places, you may fail in preventing overexposure. In that case, the [!AE] symbol will be displayed. 87 Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) Adjust the white balance so that a white subject may be reproduced as white. At purchase, the White Balance is set to "AUTO"; normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of a single color or under several light sources, you can change the setting. Types of Modes You Can Select Symbol AUTO Mode Auto Daylight Overcast Tungsten light Description Make adjustments automatically. Select when shooting outdoors (Sunny) and White Balance fails to adjust properly. Select when shooting in cloudy weather or shade and the White Balance fails to adjust properly. [. . . ] · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. (FCC 15. 105B) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. (FCC 15. 21) Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to a host computer in order to comply with FCC emission limits. [. . . ]