User manual RICOH CX2

[. . . ] Camera User Guide The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Basic Operations If 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 Operations Read 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. [. . . ] Fluorescent Lamp Select this when shooting under fluorescent light and white balance fails to adjust properly. Manual Settings Adjust the white balance manually. (GP. 127) 4 Shooting Menu 1 2 To change the setting, use the shooting menu or the ADJ. /OK button. This section explains easy ways to change the setting with the ADJ. /OK button. To use the shooting menu, see "Using the Menu" (GP. 100). Press the ADJ. /OK button in shooting mode. Press the ADJ. /OK button #$ until the white balance menu appears. Press the button !" to select a setting other than [M]. · You can also press the shutter release button to take a picture. 3 4 Press the ADJ. /OK button. · The symbol appears on the screen. 126 Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------· White balance is not available when [Black & White] or [Sepia] is selected for [Image Settings] or when [Portrait], [High Contrast B&W] or [Text Mode] is selected in scene mode. · [Multi-P AUTO] is not available in continuous mode and movie mode. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------· The white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a subject that is mostly dark. In this case, add something white to the subject. · When shooting with the flash, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly if [AUTO] is not selected. In this case, switch to [AUTO] to shoot with the flash. Manual Settings 1 2 3 4 Press the ADJ. /OK button in shooting mode. Press the ADJ. /OK button #$ until the white balance menu appears. Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture. button. · The white balance is set. 4 Shooting Menu 5 6 Press the ADJ. /OK button. · The symbol appears on the screen. · The screen is displayed with the white balance set in Step 5. If the result is not as expected, repeat the steps to change the settings as many times as required. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To cancel [Manual Settings], select a setting other than [M] in Step 3. 127 ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive film is to light. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or a fast-moving object while minimizing blurring. You can select from the following ISO settings: Auto, Auto-Hi, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, and ISO 1600. When ISO setting is set to [Auto], the camera automatically changes the sensitivity according to the distance, brightness, zoom, macro settings, and picture quality/size. Usually, use the camera in the [Auto] mode. When the ISO setting is set to [Auto-Hi] (auto high sensitivity), the sensitivity is automatically set according to the shooting conditions but a higher upper limit than in [Auto] can be set. [. . . ] 117 Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Tripod Screw Hole. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 198, 212, 213, 217 USB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 198, 213, 214, 217 V Video Out Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]