Ricoh Wg4 User Manual

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You can choose the number of recorded pixels for still pictures.
The larger the number of recorded pixels, the clearer the details will appear when 
you print your picture. As the quality of the printed picture also depends on the image 
quality, exposure control, resolution of the printer, and other factors, you do not need 
to select more than the required number of recorded pixels.  h is adequate for 
making postcard-size prints. The more pixels  there are, the larger the picture...

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1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Recorded Pixels] 
in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).
A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to change the number of 
recorded pixels.
4Press the  4 button.The setting is saved.
Select the quality level (data compression ratio) for still images according to how 
the images will be used.
The more stars (E ), the higher the quality of the image, but the file size increases. 
The selected...

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You can take pictures in natural colors by adjusting the white balance according 
to the light conditions at the time of shooting.
1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [White Balance] in 
the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).
The [White Balance] screen appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) 
to change the setting.
You can check the results of available white 
balance settings on the preview image each 
time you press the four-way controller....

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4Press the 4 button.The setting is saved.
Refer to the following instructions if you want to set the white balance by 
selecting the fluorescent light type, or adjust it manually.
Select the proper fluorescent light type from  JD (Daylight Colors Fluorescent), 
J N (Daylight White Fluorescent), or  JW (White Light Fluorescent).
1In the [White Balance] screen, use the four-way controller 
(23) to select [ JD (Daylight Colors Fluorescent)].
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).
3Press...

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4Press the 4 button.The setting is saved and the screen returns to the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
You can set the area of the screen where  the brightness is metered to determine 
the exposure.
1Use the four-way controller ( 23) to select [AE Metering] in 
the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to select a metering 
method.
4Press the  4 button.The setting is saved.
Setting the AE Metering
LMulti-segment...

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You can select the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings.
1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Sensitivity] in the 
[A  Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to change the sensitivity.
4Press the 4 button.The setting is saved.
Setting the Sensitivity
AUTO The sensitivity is automatically set by the camera. 
(Default value: sensitivity 125-1600)
125 The lower the sensitivity, the less...

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Set the sensitivity range when the sensitivity is set to AUTO.The sensitivity can be set to 125-200, 125-400, 125-800, 125-1600, 125-3200, 125-
6400.
1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [AUTO ISO Range] 
in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to select the sensitivity 
adjustment range.
4Press the  4 button.The setting is saved.
You can adjust the overall  brightness of the picture.
Use this...

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Expands the dynamic range and prevents bright and dark areas from occurring. 
[Highlight Correction] adjusts the bright areas when the image is too bright and 
[Shadow Correction] adjusts the dark  areas when the image is too dark.
1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [D-Range Setting] 
in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).The [D-Range Setting] screen appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) 
to select [Highlight Correction] or 
[Shadow...

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6Press the 4 button.The setting is saved.
The D-Range Setting icon appears on the 
display.
By using this function, you can correct camera shake during shooting. You can 
select the optical correction only (Sensor Shift) or both the optical and electronic 
corrections (Dual). The default setting is [Sensor Shift].
1Use the four-way controller ( 23) to select [Shake Reduction] 
in the [ A Rec. Mode] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).A pull-down menu appears.
3Use the four-way...

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•In 9 (Green) mode, the setting is fixed to [Sensor Shift].
• In   (Handheld Night Snap) mode, the setting is fixed to [Dual].
• In the following situations, [Dual] cannot be set. When [Dual] has been  already set, the setting automatically switches to [Sensor Shift].
• when  j (Continuous Shooting),  c (Burst Shooting), or g (Self-timer) is 
selected as the drive mode
• when the sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400
• when the flash is activated
• when a picture is taken without...