Ricoh R10 User Guide

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Camera User Guide
The serial number of this 
product is given on the bottom 
face of the camera.
Basic OperationsIf 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 OperationsRead 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 pictures, as well as information on how to 
customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a 
computer.
The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not 
charged at the time of purchase.
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							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.
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The contents of this document may be changed in the future, without prior notice.
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All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective 
owners.
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 
before normal use.
Copyright Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines, music 
and other materials, other than for personal, home or similarly limited 
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Exemption from Liability Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images 
caused by malfunction of this product.
Warranty This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid 
within the country of purchase. Should the product fail or malfunction while 
you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing 
the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred thereof.
Radio Interference Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may 
adversely affect the performance of both devices. In particular, operating the 
camera close to a radio or television may lead to interference. If interference 
occurs, follow the procedures below.
•Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV, radio or other 
device.
•Reorient the TV or radio antenna.
•Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets.
Preface
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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.
Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this equipment.
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.
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.
 Examples
 Do not touch     Do not disassemble
 Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The high-voltage 
circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard.
 Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery.
 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.
 Do not attempt to pierce, hit, compress, drop, or subject the battery to any other severe 
impact or force.
 Do not use a battery that is significantly damaged or deformed.
Safety Precautions
Warning Symbols
Sample Warnings
Danger
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 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 off the power immediately if any metallic object, water, liquid or other 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. Discontinue use of the equipment immediately if it is 
malfunctioning. Contact the nearest service center at your earliest convenience.
 Avoid any contact with the liquid crystal inside the picture display, should the monitor 
be damaged. Follow the appropriate emergency measures below.
•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.
 Follow these precautions to prevent the battery from leaking, overheating, 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 battery charger immediately 
and keep it away from fire.
 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 objects 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.
 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.
 Keep the equipment out of the reach of children.
Warning
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Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit.
 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, gasoline, benzene, thinner or similar 
substances to avoid the risk of explosion, fire or burns.
 Do not use the equipment in locations where usage is restricted or prohibited as this 
may lead to disasters or accidents.
 Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the electrical plug as this may lead to fire.
 Use only the specified AC adapter in household electrical outlets. Other adapters pose 
the risk of fire, electric shock or injury.
 To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, do not use the battery charger or AC 
adapter with commercially available electronic transformers when traveling abroad.
 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 battery.
 Plug the power cords securely into the electrical outlets. Loose cords pose a fire 
hazard.
 Do not allow the camera to get wet. In addition, do not operate it with wet hands. Both 
pose the risk of electric shock.
 Do not fire the flash at drivers of vehicles, as this may cause the driver to lose control 
and result in a traffic accident.
Safety Precautions for 
AccessoriesWhen using optional products, carefully read the instructions provided with the 
product before using that product.
Caution
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The following two manuals are included with your RICOH R10.
The camera is provided with the Irodio Photo & Video Studio software that 
allows you to display and edit images on your computer. For how to use Irodio 
Photo & Video Studio, see the displayed “Help”.
For more information on Irodio Photo & Video Studio, contact the Customer 
Support Center below.
North America (U.S.) TEL: (Toll Free) +1-800-458-4029 
Europe
UK, Germany, France and Spain: TEL: (Toll Free) +800-1532-4865
Other Countries: TEL: +44-1489-564-764
Asia TEL: +63-2-438-0090
China TEL: +86-21-5385-3786
Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
“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 images from the camera 
to your computer.
Using the Manuals
“Camera User Guide” 
(English edition) (PDF file)
Each language has its own 
“Software User Guide” in 
the respective folder.
To copy the User Guide onto your hard disk, copy the PDF 
file from the respective folder directly to your hard disk.
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The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Equipped with a high magnification 7.1× 
wide angle zoom lens
This camera has a compact body, featuring 
a 28-200mm* 7.1× optical zoom lens that 
covers a wide range of shooting. This lens 
can be used to take pictures in various 
indoor and outdoor situations.
*Equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera
Camera shake correction function 
reduces blurring (P.106)
The camera comes with a camera shake 
correction function to allow you to take 
clearer pictures with minimized blurring 
even indoors, at night and in other 
situations where camera shake may occur.
Macro shooting at 1 cm (P.39) and close-
up flash shooting at 25 cm (Telephoto) 
or 20 cm (Wide-angle) (P.41)
The camera is equipped with close-up 
functions that allow you to take pictures at a 
distance of only 1 cm for the wide-angle 
side and 25 cm for the telephoto side, from 
the front of the lens to the subject. Since the 
flash supports distances of only 20 cm for 
the wide-angle side and 25 cm for the 
telephoto side, you can also take clear 
macro shots even under low light 
conditions.
Electronic level function to help keep the 
image level (P.62)
The camera is equipped with an electronic 
level function that is useful for keeping the 
image level when taking pictures of scenery 
or buildings. The camera uses a level 
indicator displayed on the picture display 
and a level sound to let you know whether 
the image is level.
Key Features
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Flag function quickly displays specified 
images (P.123)
Save your favorite image files, or useful 
image files, such as a train time table or a 
map, to Flag Function and then press the 
Fn (Function) button to easily display these 
files whenever you like.
Easy shooting mode for reliable 
shooting even by beginners (P.43)
Easy shooting mode lets you set [Pic 
Quality/Size] and other essential functions. 
With this mode, even first-time users can 
comfortably use the camera without 
worrying about the settings. This is useful 
when sharing the camera with other family 
members or asking someone to take your 
picture while on vacation.
Face recognition mode enables optimal 
shooting of the subject’s face (P.45)
The camera automatically focuses on the 
subject’s face and adjusts the exposure 
and white balance to the optimal settings.
Various image setting functions (P.93)
You can set the camera to create black and 
white or sepia-toned pictures, and even to 
automatically correct image tone when 
recording high contrast images using [Auto 
Levels]. With [Cust. Set.], you can 
customize the contrast, sharpness, and 
color depth settings.
Easily customize your favorite shooting 
settings with My Settings mode (P.44)
You can customize two groups of settings, 
and then turn the mode dial to MY1/MY2 to 
shoot with those registered settings.
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A zoom lever and step zoom function 
that allow you to vary the zooming 
speed (P.37, 161)
You can use the zoom lever to switch 
between two zooming speeds or use the 
step zoom function to set a fixed focal 
length.
AF/AE target shift function that allows 
you to lock AF and AE onto a location of 
your choice (P.69, 73)
This is a function that enables you to shift 
and lock the AF/AE target when you are 
taking pictures just by pressing a button, 
without needing to move the camera.
Use the dual size recording function to 
capture the image at two different sizes 
(P.101)
Each time you shoot an image with this 
function, you can record the still image at 
the original size and a smaller subfile at the 
same time.
Skew correction mode helps straighten 
skewed images (P.46)
In skew correction mode, a rectangular 
object shot at an angle can be straightened 
to look as if it were shot squarely. With the 
simple touch of a button, you can straighten 
skewed images of objects such as a 
message board, a display panel, or a name 
card.
Use the camera to easily make 
corrections to images you have shot 
(P.127, 129, 132)
After you shoot a still image, you can crop 
part of the image (trim), automatically 
adjust the brightness (level compensation) 
or adjust the color tones (white balance 
compensation). The corrected image is 
saved as a new file.
Ok Select
3648×2736
1280 (1M)
Tr i m
Execute Cancel
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Contents
Safety Precautions ........................................................................ 1
Using the Manuals ......................................................................... 4
Key Features ................................................................................. 5
Contents ........................................................................................ 8
Packing List ................................................................................. 14
Optional Accessories .............................................................................. 16Names of Parts ............................................................................ 17
How to Use the Mode Dial........................................................... 19
Picture Display ............................................................................ 20
Getting Ready ............................................................................. 24
About the Battery .................................................................................... 24
SD Memory Card (available in stores) .................................................... 25
Charging the Rechargeable Battery........................................................ 27
Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card...................... 28
Turning the Power On/Off ....................................................................... 30
Setting the Language .............................................................................. 31
Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................... 32
Basic Shooting ............................................................................ 33Holding the Camera ................................................................................ 33
Shooting with Auto Shooting Mode ......................................................... 35
Using the Zoom Function ........................................................................ 37
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting).................................................... 39
Using the Flash ....................................................................................... 41
Shooting with Easy Shooting Mode ........................................................ 43
Shooting with My Settings Mode.............................................................44
Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions ......... 45
t Using the Self-Timer ........................................................................... 51
Playing Back Images ................................................................... 52Viewing Your Images .............................................................................. 52
Grid View (Thumbnail Display)................................................................ 54
Enlarging Images .................................................................................... 55
Deleting Files ............................................................................... 56Deleting a File ......................................................................................... 56
Deleting All Files ..................................................................................... 57
Deleting Multiple Files at One Time ........................................................ 57
Basic Operations 13
If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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