Ricoh Wg5 User Manual

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HDMI OutFor setting the HDMI output format when connecting 
to an AV device with an HDMI terminal p.180
Eye-Fi For setting whether or not to use Eye-Fi 
communication p.181
Brightness Level For changing the brightness of the display p.181
Power Saving For setting the time until the camera enters power-
saving mode
p.182
Auto Power Off For setting the time until the camera turns off 
automatically
p.182
Quick Zoom For choosing whether to use the Quick Zoom function 
(p.135) when...

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Sound
Date Adjustment
01/01/2015
World Time Alarm
Standard
Text Size
Setting1/5Save as USER
 
[W Setting] Menu 1  [W Setting] Menu 2
  [W Setting] Menu 3
MENUExit
Video Out
HDMI Out Folder Name
File Name
Date
Auto
NTSCUSB ConnectionMSC
Setting2/5LanguageEnglish
RIMG
MENUExit
Quick Zoom
Guide Display
5sec.
Auto Power Off3min.Power SavingBrightness Level
Setting3/5Ey e-Fi
  [W Setting] Menu 4
MENUExit
Pixel Mapping Delete All Setting
4/5
Format
Startup Shortcut
Auto Image...

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Taking Still Pictures
This camera has various functions and shooting modes that support a wide array 
of scenes and subjects. This section explains shooting with the default settings 
when shipped.
1Press the power button.
The camera turns on and is ready to take still pictures. In this manual, this is 
called Still Picture Capture Mode.
2Check the subject and shooting 
information on the display.
The focus frame in the middle of the display 
indicates the automatic focusing area....

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You can change the captured area by pressing the zoom button (p.64).Right ( T) Enlarges the subject.
Left ( W) Widens the area that is captured by the camera.
3Press the shutter release button 
halfway.
The camera emits focus assist light in dark 
shooting situations.
The focus frame (or face detection frame) 
on the display turns green when the camera 
focuses on the subject.
4Press the shutter release button fully.
The picture is taken.
The flash discharges automatically depending...

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The shutter release button works in a two-step action as follows.
Press halfway
This refers to pressing the shutter release button gently to the first position. This 
locks the focus setting and exposure. The green focus frame lights on the display 
when the shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is in focus. If 
the subject is out of focus, the frame turns white.
Press fully
This refers to pressing the shutter release button all the way down to the fully 
depressed...

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The image appears on the display temporarily (Instant Review) immediately after 
it is captured. If the camera detects that the subject’s eyes are closed while Face 
Detection (p.99) is activated, the message [Closed eyes have been detected] 
appears for 3 seconds (Blink Detection).
You can use the zoom to change the captured area.
1Press the W/T button in A mode.W Wide (left)
Widens the area that is captured by the 
camera.
T  Tele (right)
Enlarges the subject.
If you continue to...

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The zoom bar is displayed as follows.
*1 You can zoom in to a maximum of 4x optically.
*2 The Intelligent Zoom range varies depending on the number of recorded pixels. See the following table.
Recorded pixels and the maximum zoom ratio
(*) V  can be set only when   (Report) mode is set.
Recorded PixelsIntelligent Zoom
(The zoom ratio includes the 4x optical zoom.)Digital zoom
// Not Available (4x optical zoom only)
Equivalent to 
approx. 28.8x
6
/ Approx. 6x
f / Approx. 7.1x
h Approx....

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The digital zoom is set to O (On) in the default settings. To take pictures using 
only the optical zoom and Intelligent Zoom, set the digital zoom to  P (Off).
1Press the 3 button in  A mode.
The [ A Rec. Mode] menu appears.
2Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Digital Zoom].
3Use the four-way controller ( 45) 
to switch between  O(On) or  P 
(Off).
O (On) Uses the digital zoom
P  (Off) Uses only the optical zoom 
and Intelligent Zoom
The setting is saved.
4Press the  3...

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This camera has a variety of shooting modes that let you take pictures or record 
movies in different situations simply by choosing the right mode for the particular 
situation from the Capture Mode Palette.
1Press the four-way controller (3) in  A mode.
The Capture Mode Palette appears.
2Use the four-way controller 
(2345 ) to choose a shooting 
mode.
The guide of the selected shooting mode is 
displayed in the lower part of the display.
3Press the  4 button.
The shooting mode is...

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The following modes can be selected from the Capture Mode Palette.
ItemDescriptionPage
bAuto PictureThe camera automatically selects the 
appropriate shooting mode from the following 
fifteen modes
* When the camera detects the pet’s face, the 
shutter is automatically released. ⎯
RProgram
Used for basic shooting. The shutter speed and 
aperture are set automatically by the camera 
during shooting. However, you can select and set 
other functions as desired, such as the flash 
mode...