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Posted on 6-20-02

1. LOCATING THE CONTROLS
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Reading the Exposure Indicator The exposure indicator is displayed in the viewfinder display and the exposure compensation value is displayed on the LCD panel in the following conditions:

· In Manual operation
· When the exposure compensation has been set.4www.butkus.org
· When the exposure compensation is being set.

In Manual operation or for exposure compensation, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder display indicates the difference between the correct exposure value (EV) and the current exposure compensation setting.

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The * mark flashes when the value exceeds -1 EV or +1 EV.

Exposure compensation can be set within the range of +/- 4 EV in 0.5 EV increments. The shutter speed in the viewfinder display flashes when the current exposure setting is beyond the exposure metering range. However, the overexposure or underexposure can still be taken deliberately to capture a particular creative effect. Nevertheless, to avoid incorrect exposure, select a larger or smaller aperture, select a faster or slower shutter speed, or use a flash unit as necessary.

4. QUICK GUIDE IN AUTO OPERATION

The following is a quick overview of the Auto Operation. For more detailed information, refer to "A (AUTO) AND M (MANUAL) OPERATIONS" on page 17.

5. CONTENTS

1. LOCATING THE CONTROLS 3

2. FUNCTION MAP 4

3. LCD INFORMATION 6

    Viewfinder Display 7

    Reading the Exposure Indicator 7

4. QUICK GUIDE IN AUTO OPERATION 8

5. CONTENTS 10

6. ATTACHING THE STRAP 12

7. INSERTING THE BATTERIES 12

8. MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 13

9. MAIN SWITCH SELECTOR ; 14

10. MONITORING THE CONDITION OF THE BATTERIES 14

11. LOADING THE FILM 15

12. SETTING THE FILM SPEED AUTOMATICALLY 16

    DX Films 16

    Non-DX Films 16

A (AUTO) AND M (MANUAL) OPERATIONS

13. MAIN SWITCH SELECTOR--UA/M 17

    Auto Power Off Function 18

14. A (AUTO) OPERATION 18

15. M (MANUAL) OPERATION 19

    Bulb Function 20

16. HOLDING THE CAMERA 21

17. FOCUSING 22

    Types of Focusing 22

18. SHOOTING 23

19. REWINDING THE FILM 24

    Midroll Rewind 24

MODES

20. SETTING THE MODES 25

21 SELF-TIMER MODE 26

22. MULTI EXPOSURE MODE 27

23. AUTO BRACKETING MODE 28

24. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING MODE 28

25. NORMAL MODE 29

26. EXPOSURE METERING USER SETTING MODE 29

27. PREVIEW/AK LOCK USER SETTING MODE 30

28. ISO USER SETTING MODE 32

29. EXPOSURE COMPENSATION 33

    Shooting in Backlit Conditions 33

    Dominantly White Subjects 34

    Dominantly Dark-colored Subjects 34

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY

30. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH SL-303P, SL-403P 36

31. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH FLASH UNITS OTHER THAN RICOH 37

    OTHERS

32. INFRARED FILM 38

33. DIOPTRIC LENSES 38

34. INTERCHANGEABLE VIEWFINDER SCREENS 39

35. RELEASE SWITCH 39

36. CARE OF BATTERIES 40

37. DATA BACK 7 40

38. PROPER CARE OF YOUR CAMERA 44

39. MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS 45


6. ATTACHING THE STRAP

	1. Remove the battery holder by turning the battery holder screw counterclockwise with a coin. (Fig. 1) 2. Slip the viewfinder cap and shoulder pad onto the strap. (Fi 9. 2) 3. Run the strap through the strap eyelet as shown. (Fig. 3)4www.butkus.org
	4. Secure the battery holder to the camera body by turning the battery holder screw clockwise with a coin. (Fig. 4) 5. Adjust the strap length as desired. 7. INSERTING THE BATTERIES 1. Remove the battery holder. 2. Insert four new M-size alkaline batteries and make sure that the + and - on the batteries are aligned according to the polarity diagram inside the battery holder. (Fig. 5)

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3. Secure the battery holder to the camera body by turning the battery holder screw clockwise with a coin. (Fig. 6) Notes on Batteries · The condition of the batteries should be monitored frequently. For more information, refer to "MONITORING THE CONDITION OF THE BATTERIES" on page 14. · Be sure to replace all four batteries at once. Replace with the same brand of batteries. · Do not use AA-size lithium batteries.

8. MOUNTING AND REMOVING THE LENS 1. Remove the camera body cap. (Fig. 7)4www.butkus.org 2. Align the red dot on the camera with the red dot An the lens and mount the lens on the camera. (Fig. 8)

3. Turn the lens in the direction shown by the arrow until it clicks into place. (Fig. 9) · If the lens is to be removed from the camera for a certain period of time, use the camera body cap to avoid dust and foreign particles from entering your camera. Likewise, use the front and rear lens caps to protect your lens also. 4. To remove the lens, press the lens release button, then turn the lens in the direction shown by the arrow. (Fig. 10) · For best results, use Ricoh lenses only. Optimum performance of the camera may be compromised by using other lenses.

9. MAIN SWITCH SELECTOR 1. Set the main switch selector to A (Auto) or M (Manual). (Fig. 11 ) · If the camera is left unattended for about 30 seconds, the power switches off automatically and the display on the LCD panel disappears. The Auto Power Off function prevents unnecessary waste of the battery power. The current information contained in the camera memory is retained.4www.butkus.org Lightly press the shutter button to turn on the power and update the LCD panel. For maximum battery life, always set the mainswitch selector to L (Lock) when the camera is not used.

10. MONITORING THE CONDITION OF THE BATTERIES When the main switch selector is set to A (Auto) or M (Manual), the battery condition is displayed on the LCD panel. 1. Batteries are in good condition when the I symbol appears on the LCD panel. (Fig. 12) 2. When the batteries are nearly exhausted, the a symbol is displayed on the LCD panel. (Fig. 13) Replace with four new M-size alkaline batteries. 3. When the batteries are virtually exhausted, the n symbol appears on the LCD panel. Replace with four new AA-size alkaline batteries. (Fig. 14) · In extremely cold temperatures, the n symbol may appear on the LCD panel. (In cold temperatures, the battery voltage is reduced.) You may be able to use the camera if you remove and warm up the batteries.

11. LOADING THE FILM Always avoid direct sunlight when loading the film. 1. Press the back cover lock release button and slide the back cover latch down to open the back cover. (Fig. 15)4www.butkus.org 2. Load the film cassette into the film chamber and pull out the film leader so that it extends past the film leader index. (Fig. 16) · If the film leader is pulled out more than necessary when loading, the total number of exposures may be reduced. 3. Make sure that the film stays within the film guides, and that the upper sprocket edge is under the guide plate. (Fig. 17)

The film may not load properly if the film leader does not lie flat. Make sure that the film lies flat as shown. (Fig. 18)

4. Close the back cover so that the back cover latch snaps shut and returns to the original position. (Fig. 19) If the film has been properly loaded, the film speed appears on the LCD panel for about 2 seconds. Then, the exposure counter displays "1". (Fig. 20) · If the display on the LCD panel disappears, lightly press the shutter button to turn on the power and update the LGD panel. · The ISO setting on the LCD panel can be checked by looking through the film loaded window on the back cover of the camera (applicable when the Data Back is not attached). The current ISO setting can be determined also by turning the mode dial to select the ISO User Setting mode. 5. If the film has not advanced properly or is not taken up onto the film take-up spool, the exposure counter flashes "0". The shutter will lock also to prevent you from taking a picture until the film is loaded properly. (Applicable for DX coded films only.) Reload the film by repeating steps 1-4 as described above. (Fig. 21) · If non-Ding films are loaded in this camera, no LCD warnings will appear and the shutter can be released. (The film speed must be set manually also. If not, non DX films will be set to the default 100 film speed setting.)4www.butkus.org

12. SETTING THE FILM SPEED AUTOMATICALLY DX-coded films have black-and-silver patterns corresponding to film speeds that the camera reads and sets automatically. Your camera accepts DX films with speeds ranging from ISO 25-5000. (Fig. 22) DX Films The film speed and the "ISO" indicator are briefly displayed on the LCD panel. For advanced applications, you may wish to raise or lower the ISO speed of a DX-coded film. You can override the automatic ISO setting manually between ISO 12 to 6400. Refer to "lSO USER SETTING MODE" on page 32. Non-DX Films Non-DX films must be set manually. If not, the film will be set to the default 100 film speed setting. For more information on loading non-Ding films, refer to page 32.