Ricoh Gr 1 Instruction Manual

							Before You Begin
Read this section before use.
It covers the names of the parts and how to prepare the camera for use.
First Steps
Read this section before using your camera for the first time.
It covers the basic operations for using your camera for the first time, includ-
ing how to turn on the camera, take pictures, and play back images.
Advanced Operations
Read this section when you want to learn more about the different 
camera functions.
It covers all shooting and playback functions and describes how to customize 
the camera settings and use it with a computer.
Instruction Manual
The serial number may be found on the bottom of the camera. 
						

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Checking the Package Contents
Before using your digital camera, confirm that the package contains the 
items listed below.
GR Hot shoe cover
(attached to camera)
Rechargeable 
battery 
(DB-65)USB power 
adapter
(AC-U1)
g USB cable
g Hand strap
g CD
g Instruction manual (this manual)
Power plug 
						

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Introduction
This instruction manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback 
functions of this camera and related precautions.
Thoroughly read this instruction manual to make the best use of the functions available 
with this camera unit. Be sure to keep this instruction manual for future reference.PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD.
Safety precautionsRead all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use.
Test shots Take test shots to ensure that the camera is working properly be -
fore taking photos on important occasions.
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and other materials, other than for personal, home, or other simi-
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is prohibited.
Exemption from liability PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO., LTD. assumes no liability for failure to 
record or display images as a result of product malfunction.
Warranty This camera is manufactured to local specifications. The warranty 
supplied with this product is valid within Japan. Should the prod-
uct fail or malfunction while outside of the country, the manufac -
turer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or 
bearing any expenditure incurred thereby.
Radio interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic equip -
ment may adversely affect both the camera and the other device. 
Interference is particularly likely if the camera is used in close 
proximity to a radio/TV receiver. In such case, take the following 
measures. •	 Keep	 the	camera	 as	far	 away	 as	possible	 from	the	radio/TV	 re-
ceiver
•	 Reorient	the	antenna	of	the	radio/TV	receiver
•	 Use	a	different	wall	outlet
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PENTAX RICOH IMAGING reserves the right to change the contents of this document at any time without prior 
notice.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this document. Should you nevertheless 
notice any errors or omissions, we would be grateful if you would notify us at the address listed on the back cover 
of this booklet. 
						

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This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal use of a consumer or other uses in 
which it does not receive remuneration to: (i)  Encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or
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SUCH	DAMAGE. 
						

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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.
 DangerThis symbol indicates matters that may lead to imminent risk of 
death or serious injury if ignored or incorrectly handled.
 WarningThis symbol indicates matters that may lead to death or serious injury 
if ignored or incorrectly handled.
 CautionThis symbol indicates matters that may lead to injury or physical 
damage if ignored or incorrectly handled.
Sample Warnings
The  symbol alerts you to actions that must be performed.
The  symbol alerts you to prohibited actions.
The  symbol may be combined with other symbols to indicate that 
a specific action is prohibited.
Sample Warnings
 Do not touch    Do not disassemble
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.
Danger
n  Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment 
yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses sig-
nificant electrical hazard.
n Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery.
n Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use it in a high 
temperature environment such as next to a fire or inside a car, or 
abandon it. Do not put it into water or the sea or allow it to get 
wet.
n Do not attempt to pierce, hit, compress, drop, or subject the bat -
tery to any other severe impact or force.
n  Do not use a battery that is significantly damaged or deformed.
n Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) poles of the bat -
tery with a wire or other metallic item. Also, do not carry or store 
together with metal objects such as ballpoint pens and necklaces. 
						

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n Do not charge the battery with a charger from another manu-
facturer. Also, do not use the battery with any camera except the 
cameras compatible with the DB-65.
n Discontinue use immediately in the event of abnormalities 
such as smoke, unusual odors, or excessive heat being emitted. 
Contact your nearest dealer or service center for repair.
n If the battery fluid leaks and gets into your eyes, immediately wash 
your eyes thoroughly with tap water or other clean water without 
rubbing, and seek medical attention immediately.
Warning
n 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. Contact the nearest 
service center at your earliest convenience. Discontinue use of the equip -
ment immediately if it is malfunctioning.
n  Turn off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or oth-
er foreign object gets into the camera. Remove the battery and memory 
card 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. 
Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience. Discon-
tinue use of the equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning.
n Avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside the picture display, should 
the monitor be damaged. Follow the appropriate emergency measures be -
low.
•	 SKIN:	 If	any	 of	the	 liquid	 crystal	 gets	on	your	 skin,	wipe	 it	off	 and	 rinse	 the	
affected area thoroughly with water, then wash well with soap.
•	 EYES:	 If	it	 gets	 in	your	 eyes,	 wash	 your	eyes	with	clean	 water	 for	at	least	 15	
minutes and seek medical advice immediately.
•	 INGESTION: If any of the liquid crystal is ingested, rinse the mouth out 
thoroughly with water. Have the person drink a large amount of water and 
induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance immediately.
n Follow these precautions to prevent the battery from leaking, overheat -
ing, igniting or exploding.
•	 Do not use a battery other than those specifically recommended for the 
equipment.
•	 Do not carry or store together with metal objects such as ballpoint pens, 
necklaces, coins, hairpins, etc.
•	 Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
•	 If leakage of battery fluid or a strange odor, color change, etc. is noticed 
during use or during charging, remove the battery from the camera or bat -
tery charger immediately and keep it away from fire. 
						

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n Please observe the following in order to prevent fire, electrical shock or 
cracking of the battery while charging.
•	 Use	 only	 the	indicated	 power	supply	 voltage.	 Also	avoid	 the	use	 of	multi-
socket adapters and extension cords.
•	 Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, do not place heavy ob -
jects on, stretch or bend power cords.
•	 Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Always grip 
the plug section when disconnecting a power cord.
•	 Do not cover equipment while charging.
n	 Keep	 the	battery	 and	SD	memory	 card	used	 in	this	 equipment	 out	of	the	
reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion. Consumption is harmful 
to human beings. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.
n	 Keep	the	equipment	out	of	the	reach	of	children.
n  Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become 
exposed as a result of being dropped or damaged. The high-voltage cir -
cuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock. Remove the bat -
tery 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 dam-
aged.
n  Do not use the equipment in wet areas as this could result in fire or electric 
shock.
n Do not use the equipment near flammable gases, gasoline, benzene, thin-
ner or similar substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns.
n Do not use the equipment in locations where usage is restricted or prohib -
ited as this may lead to disasters or accidents.
n  Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug as this may lead 
to fire.
n To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not use the battery 
charger with commercially available electronic transformers when travel-
ing abroad.
n To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, use only the indicated power sup -
ply voltage.
n  Do not damage, bundle or alter power cords. Also, to avoid damaging 
power cords and the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place heavy ob -
jects on, stretch or bend power cords. 
						

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n Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Both opera-
tions pose the risk of electric shock.
n Always grip the plug section when disconnecting a power cord. Do not 
pull the power cord. This can damage the power cord and result in fire or 
electric shock.
n If any metallic object, water, liquid or other foreign object gets into the 
camera, immediately remove the power cord from the outlet and contact 
a service center for repair. Failure to observe these precautions could re -
sult in fire or electric shock.
n  If an abnormality such as an unusual sound or smoke is emitted from the 
equipment, immediately remove the power cord from the outlet and con-
tact your nearest dealer or service center for repair. Discontinue use of the 
equipment immediately if it is malfunctioning.
n Do not attempt to disassemble the equipment yourself. The high-voltage 
circuitry in the equipment could lead to an electric shock.
n Do not use in bathrooms or similar areas, as this can result in fire or electric 
shock.
n Do not touch the power cords during a lightning storm. This poses a risk of 
electric shock.
n	 Keep	the	battery	out	of	the	reach	of	children.
n If the battery does not finish charging after the prescribed charging time, 
discontinue charging.
n Do not put the battery into a microwave or high pressure container.
n If the battery leaks or emits an unusual odor, immediately move it away 
from any sources of fire.
Caution
n Contact with fluid leaking from a battery can lead to burns. If part of your 
body comes in contact with a damaged battery, rinse the area with water 
immediately. (Do not use soap.)
If a battery starts to leak, remove it immediately from the equipment and 
wipe the battery chamber thoroughly before replacing it with a new bat -
ter y.
n  Plug the power cords securely into the electrical outlets. Loose cords pose 
a fire hazard.
n Do not allow the camera to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet 
hands. Both situations pose the risk of electric shock.
n Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles, as this may cause the driver to 
lose control and result in a traffic accident. 
						

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n Remove the power cords from the outlets before cleaning the equipment.n Remove the power cords from the outlets when not in use.
n Do not cover equipment while charging, as this can result in fire.n Do not short the terminals or metal contacts on the power cords, as this 
can result in fire.
n Do not use the equipment in wet areas or areas subject to oil smoke as this 
could result in fire or electric shock.
Safety Precau-
tions for Acces-
sories When using optional products, carefully read the instructions provided with 
the product before using that product. 
						

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................\
....................................................1
Table of Contents  ........................................................................\
.......................................... 8
Before You Begin  13
Parts of the Camera ........................................................................\
.................................... 14
Using	the	Dial	and	Lever ........................................................................\
.......................... 16
Picture Display  ........................................................................\
............................................. 18
Getting Ready  ........................................................................\
.............................................. 23
First Steps  31
Basic Shooting ........................................................................\
............................................. 32
Taking Photographs with Auto Settings ........................................................... 32
Self-Timer  ........................................................................\
............................................. 34
Checking the Camera Level and Tilt ................................................................... 35
Playing Back Images ........................................................................\
.................................. 37
Using	the	Menu  ........................................................................\
........................................... 38
Advanced Operations  39
1 Various Shooting Functions  40
Shooting with a set aperture value and shutter speed ........................................ 40
Using	Aperture	Preview ........................................................................\
.................. 44
Using	the	ND	Filter ........................................................................\
........................... 44
Exposure settings  ........................................................................\
....................................... 45
Using	exposure	compensation ........................................................................\
.... 45
Setting the ISO speed ........................................................................\
...................... 46
Dynamic range correction ........................................................................\
............. 48
Selecting a metering method ........................................................................\
...... 49
Setting a still image format ........................................................................\
..................... 50
Setting the focus  ........................................................................\
......................................... 51
Selecting a focusing method ........................................................................\
........ 51
Shooting close-ups (Macro Mode) ..................................................................... 53
Using	the	AF	button ........................................................................\
......................... 54
Setting Focus Assist and AE/AF Target .............................................................. 56
Shooting with a single press of the shutter release button   (Full Press Snap) ........................................................................\
............................ 58