Ricoh WG-M2, Start Manual

Page 1: ...RICOH WG M2 ready for use and its basic operations To ensure proper operation please read this Start Guide before using the camera For details on how to use the various shooting methods and settings please refer to the Operating Manual PDF posted on our website Refer to p 39 for details on the Operating Manual Digital Camera ...

Page 2: ...ter D PA164 USB cable I USB157 Start Guide Regarding Waterproof Design Lens protector O LP1631 Underwater lens protector O LP1632 The lens protector O LP1631 is attached at delivery To maintain the waterproof and dustproof performance be sure to keep the lens protector on ...

Page 3: ...ngs 16 x List of general settings 17 Shooting mode settings 18 Setting the camera functions 19 Shooting movies and still images 20 Playing back movies and still images 20 Deleting movies and still images 22 Connecting the camera and a communication device 22 Preparing the camera 23 Setting communication devices for Android 23 Setting communication devices for iOS 24 Main Specifications 25 Using yo...

Page 4: ... this camera Do not use or store this camera in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the display damage the stored data or affect the camera s internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation The liquid crystal panel used for the...

Page 5: ...es of parts 1 Strap lug 2 LCD screen 3 Power lamp 4 Alignment points 5 Lens protector 6 Microphone 7 Playback button direction button upper 8 OK button 9 Wi Fi button direction button lower 1 9 4 6 2 7 5 3 8 ...

Page 6: ...button delete button b MENU button c Battery card cover d Release latch e Lock lever f Positioning hole g Tripod socket h Speaker i Lens protector lock j HDMI terminal k MicroSD card slot l USB terminal m Battery lock lever 0 h g f a b i c d e j k l m ...

Page 7: ...g mode 9 Recorded Pixels 2 Image Effect Modes 10 EV Compensation 3 Angle of View 11 LCD Orientation 4 Movie SR 12 Battery level indicator 5 Internal memory memory card display 13 White Balance 6 Remaining recordable time image storage capacity 14 Sensitivity 7 Icon while recording movies blinks while recording movies 15 Vibration 8 Recorded Pixels Movie 16 Quality Level Movie 2 3 4 5 6 7 56 00 1 8...

Page 8: ...ded Pixels Movie 5 Z is displayed when playing back movies shot in Extended Movie Recording 2 Recorded Pixels 6 Internal memory memory card display 3 Playback mode display 7 Battery level indicator 4 Image number total number of images 8 Guide display movie 9 Guide display still image 1 1234 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 5 ...

Page 9: ...display While in the shooting screen display While recording Power button delete button Press and hold turns the power off OK button Confirms a selection Displays hidden icons Menu button Cancels the setting Displays the settings menu Playback button direction button upper Changes the menu Displays the playback screen Wi Fi button direction button lower Changes the menu Press and hold enables disa...

Page 10: ... Temporarily stops playback Restarts playback Menu button Displays the Edit Functions screen Stops playback Playback button direction button upper Displays the previous image Reverses frames Press and hold fast reverses Press and hold returns to the first frame Wi Fi button direction button lower Displays the next image Advances frames Press and hold plays back in fast forward Press and hold advan...

Page 11: ...ppropriate lens protector for each shooting When shooting underwater the angle of view is narrower than the regular shooting 1 While pressing on the lens protector lock on the back of the camera in the direction of arrow 1 rotate the ring of the lens protector in the direction of arrow 2 2 You can remove the lens protector when the alignment points for the lens protector form a straight line Attac...

Page 12: ... the cold outdoors low temperature environment into a warm room high temperature environment Remove the lens protector and wipe it all off with a dry lint free cloth and then put the lens protector back on 1 Slide the lock lever in the direction of 1 and release the lock Slide the release latch in the direction of 2 and open the battery card cover 2 Confirm the positive and negative terminals of t...

Page 13: ...to 12 months Storing the battery below room temperature is ideal Avoid storing it in high temperatures The date and time may be reset to the default settings if the camera is left without the battery for a long time Be careful as the camera or the battery may become hot when the camera is used continuously for a long period of time Allow the camera to dry completely before changing the battery or ...

Page 14: ...heated The battery has reached the end of its service life when it starts to run down soon after being charged Replace it with a new battery If the power lamp does not light even if the camera is connected to a power outlet the battery is faulty Replace it with a new battery t Memo Charging time is a maximum of about 130 minutes this may vary depending on ambient temperature and charging condition...

Page 15: ... after purchasing it 1 Turn the camera on The Language u screen appears 2 Press the button or the button Select the desired language and press the button Initial Setting screen appears after you have set the language 3 Press the button or the button Select Settings complete and press the button The Date Adjustment screen appears Next set the date and time Turning the camera on and off To turn the ...

Page 16: ...e year and time in the same way as in step 3 The frame moves to Settings complete 5 Press the button The initial settings are complete and the shooting screen appears u Caution You can shoot pictures while doing the initial settings by pressing the button but the settings you have made so far are canceled In this case the initial setting screen reappears the next time you turn the camera on t Memo...

Page 17: ...re the blueness of the sea Burst Shooting You can shoot still images continuously while the shutter button is pressed Movie You can shoot movies Underwater Movie You can shoot movies underwater to capture the blueness of the sea Time Lapse Movie You can shoot movies at 30 60 or 150 times the speed Extended Movie Recording You can shoot movies continuously while movie files are created for each set...

Page 18: ...ightness is metered to determine the exposure a Multi segment metering Sensitivity You can set the ISO sensitivity k Auto Angle of View You can set the angle of view for shooting b Wide LCD Orientation You can set the orientation of the camera depending on its alignment when it is mounted 1 0 Recorded Pixels You can set the recorded pixels for still images n 3264 x 2448 Recorded Pixels Movie You c...

Page 19: ...USB cable MSC Wi Fi You can set whether to enable or disable the Wi Fi function You can also display or reset communication information in Wi Fi mode Action Mode Off Brightness Level You can set the brightness of the LCD screen 3 Power Saving You can set the time it takes until the camera enters Power Saving mode 15 sec Auto Power Off You can set whether or not to automatically turn off the camera...

Page 20: ...Recording select the recording time Press the button t Memo The current settings for the Rec Mode are saved even when the camera is turned off By pressing the button while doing settings you return to the previous screen with the existing settings The available recording time for Extended Movie Recording differs depending on the Recorded Pixels Movie p 16 For details refer to the Operating Manual ...

Page 21: ...r instructions on the setting method for shooting setting or general setting 4 Press the button This brings you back to the shooting screen t Memo Some functions may not be available or may not function fully depending on the selected Rec Mode For details refer to the Operating Manual PDF p 39 By pressing the button while doing settings you return to the previous screen with the existing settings ...

Page 22: ...es the screen to playback mode and the last still image or movie shot is displayed 2 Press the button or the button Select an image saved on either the memory card or the internal memory to display it Press the button to start the movie playback The operations guide is displayed on the screen during movie playback Pressing the button brings you back to the shooting screen u Caution The Power Savin...

Page 23: ...e or fast forward playback The movie is played back at normal speed when you release the button or button during fast reverse or fast forward playback No image is displayed on the screen if there are no movies or still images saved on the internal memory or the memory card Pressing the button Pauses playback Press and hold the button Fast reverses Press and hold the button Fast forwards playback P...

Page 24: ... and Android It can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play For compatible OS and other details refer to the download site t Memo The Image Sync screenshots used in this manual may differ from the actual display The screen layout and elements may be also changed due to causes such as the version upgrade of the application For details on how to operate the communication device refer to the ...

Page 25: ...p Choose a Network The Choose a Network screen appears on the communication device t Memo For details on how to use Image Sync refer to the Operating Manual PDF p 39 4 Tap RICOH_XXXXX on the Network List The Enter Password screen appears 5 Enter the password and tap Connect The camera is connected to the communication device and the list of images appears on the Image Sync screen t Memo To check t...

Page 26: ... device 2 Tap RICOH_XXXXX from the list of detected networks 3 Enter the password and tap Join The camera and communication device are connected via Wi Fi 4 Start Image Sync on the communication device The list of images appears Setting communication devices for iOS ...

Page 27: ...s e 1280 x 720 120 fps h 1280 x 720 60 fps g 1280 x 720 30 fps Sensitivity Standard Output AUTO 200 to 1600 Auto high 200 to 6400 Manual 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 File Formats Still JPEG Exif 2 3 DCF 2 0 PRINT Image Matching III Movie MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MOV PCM system stereo sound Quality Level Still Fixed at Y Fine unchangeable Movie Y Fine z Super fine Fixed to Y when shooting mode is anything ot...

Page 28: ...ie Shake Reduction Movie SR Available only when Angle of View is set to c Narrow in movie recording When Movie SR is on the angle of view is reduced Display 1 5 inch LCD approx 115 000 dots Playback Modes Playback still images Image Copy Playback movies Edit movies Save as Still Image Divide Movies Exposure Control AE Metering Multi segment metering Spot AE metering EV Compensation 2 EV can be set...

Page 29: ...ble for 2 hours at depth of 20 m Impact Resistance Rating Our drop test 2 m height onto a 5 cm thick plywood surface complying with MIL Standard 810F Method 516 5 Shock testing Waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is exposed to impact such as being dropped or hit The camera is not guaranteed to be free of trouble or damages under every condition Dimensions Approx 57 4 W x 34 1 H ...

Page 30: ... minutes Image storage capacity and recordable time Recorded pixels Internal memory Memory card 8 GB n 3264 x 2448 38 4199 M 3264 x1840 46 5092 m 2448 x 2448 46 5092 L 2592 x 1944 53 5838 l 2592 x 1464 69 7479 Recorded pixels Internal memory Memory card 8 GB z Super fine Y Fine z Super fine Y Fine d 3840 x 2160 30 fps 10 min 19 sec 17 min 6 sec c 1920 x 1080 60 fps 12 sec 18 sec 24 min 9 sec 35 mi...

Page 31: ...or voltage can cause a fire electric shock or camera breakdown The specified voltage is 100 240V AC Do not disassemble or modify the product This can cause a fire or electric shock If the generation of smoke or strange odor from the product or other abnormality occurs immediately discontinue its use and consult your nearest service center Continued use can cause a fire or electric shock If water s...

Page 32: ...NOT SHORT CIRCUIT DO NOT EXPOSE TO HIGH TEMP 140 F 60 C Warning Be sure to keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of small children 1 Injuries may result from the product falling or from unexpected movement 2 Suffocation may result from wrapping the strap around the neck 3 Small accessories such as the battery or a microSD card may be swallowed Seek medical attention immediately if a...

Page 33: ...chemicals are handled Remove the camera from its case and store it in a well ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage Avoid using or storing the camera where it may be exposed to static electricity or electrical interference Avoid using or storing the camera in direct sunlight or in locations where it may be exposed to rapid changes in temperature or to condensatio...

Page 34: ...racks or scratches on the rubber seal of the battery card cover Make sure that there are no foreign objects dust sand hair lint or liquid on the rubber seal or the contact surface before closing the battery card cover Wipe off any foreign objects with a clean lint free cloth Close the battery card cover properly until it clicks Otherwise water may get in and damage the camera Avoid opening the bat...

Page 35: ...cover is firmly closed before washing the camera in tap water After washing the camera dry it with a soft cloth Wipe off any dirt or sand on the waterproof seal or the contact surface The camera s waterproof performance may be compromised by a loose seal or cracks or dents on the seal or the contact surface If there is any such damage contact your nearest service center If the camera becomes very ...

Page 36: ...de AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners In the frequency band used by the camera along w...

Page 37: ...l damages of any kind whether caused by defective material or workmanship or otherwise and it is expressly agreed that the liability of the manufacturer or its representatives under all guarantees or warranties whether expressed or implied is strictly limited to the replacement of parts as hereinbefore provided No refunds will be made on repairs by non authorized service facilities Procedure Durin...

Page 38: ...your product at the time of purchase or contact our distributor in your country for more information and to receive a copy of the warranty policy For customers in USA STATEMENT OF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference recei...

Page 39: ...anuary 2016 Colorado For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 B The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices There is no proof however that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the m...

Page 40: ... that used electrical and electronic equipment and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste Used electrical electronic equipment and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment recovery and recycling of these products By disposing of these products correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary trea...

Page 41: ...pment can be returned free of charge to the dealer even when you don t purchase a new product Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www swico ch or www sens ch An Operating Manual PDF containing information on how to use this camera is available Please download it from our website Operating Manual Download http www ricoh imaging com manuals The CE Mark is a Directive conform...

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