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Ricoh GX200 - User Manual

Ricoh GX200
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conservation and to environmental management
Ricoh is aggressively promoting environment-
friendly activities and also environment
conservation activities to solve the great subject of
management as one of the citizens on our
precious earth.
To reduce the environmental loads of digital
cameras, Ricoh is also trying to solve the great subjects of “Saving energy by reducing power
consumption” and “Reducing environment-affecting chemical substances contained in products”.
If a problem arises
First of all, see “Troubleshooting” (
G
P.235) in this manual. If the issues still persist, please contact a Ricoh office.
Ricoh Offices
RICOH COMPANY, LTD.
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*L750 2971*
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
Ricoh Building, 8-13-1, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
104-8222, Japan
2008 July
EN USA GB GB AE AE
Printed in China
Camera User Guide
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. The battery is not
charged at the time of purchase.
This manual is for GX200 and
GX200 VF KIT. GX200 VF KIT is
supplied with an LCD
viewfinder (VF-1).
The serial number of this
product is given on the bottom
face of the camera.

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Questions and Answers

  • L
    Lauren HickmanSep 13, 2025
    Why auto power off does not work on Ricoh GX200 Digital Camera?
    • R
      Ryan SanchezSep 13, 2025
      If your Ricoh Digital Camera is set to auto power off, but it is not working, set the time for auto power off in the settings.
  • J
    John BarajasAug 26, 2025
    Why images do not appear on the picture display of my Ricoh Digital Camera?
    • R
      Rebecca EscobarAug 26, 2025
      If images do not appear on the picture display of your Ricoh Digital Camera, here are a few things to check: * Make sure the camera is turned on and the picture display isn't too dark. Adjust the brightness if needed. * The picture display might be off. Press the VF/LCD button to turn it on. * The display could be switched to the LCD viewfinder. Press the VF/LCD button to switch back to the picture display. * If a VIDEO/AV cable is connected, disconnect it.
  • A
    Alejandro GarciaAug 26, 2025
    Why does my Ricoh GX200 turn off during use?
    • C
      Catherine BurkeAug 26, 2025
      If your Ricoh Digital Camera turns off during use, it could be due to the following reasons: * The camera might have been left unattended and auto power off turned it off. Simply turn the camera back on. * The battery may be exhausted. If using a rechargeable battery or AAA nickel-metal hydride batteries, charge them. If using AAA alkaline batteries or AAA oxyride batteries, replace them. You can also use the AC adapter. * An unacceptable battery might be in use. Ensure you are using the dedicated rechargeable battery or specified commercially-available batteries. Never use any other batteries.
  • T
    Tonya Williams DVMNov 22, 2025
    Why my Ricoh Digital Camera does not shoot?
    • S
      Samuel WallaceNov 22, 2025
      If your Ricoh Digital Camera doesn't shoot even when you press the shutter release button, there could be several reasons: * The battery might be exhausted, so charge it if you're using a rechargeable battery or replace it with new ones if you're using alkaline or oxyride batteries. * The camera might be off, so press the POWER button to turn it on. * It could be in playback mode, so press the Playback button to select the shooting mode. * Ensure you press the shutter release button all the way down. * The SD memory card may need formatting; format the card. * The SD memory card might be full, so load a new card or delete unwanted files. * The SD memory card might have reached the end of its useful life, so load a new SD memory card. * If the flash is charging, wait until ...
  • D
    danielle29Sep 14, 2025
    Why can't I play back on my Ricoh Digital Camera?
    • M
      Melissa OwensSep 14, 2025
      If you cannot play back content or the playback screen doesn't appear on your Ricoh Digital Camera, consider the following: * The camera may not be in playback mode. Press the Playback button. * The VIDEO/AV cable might not be connected properly. Reconnect it. * The Video Out Mode setting might be incorrect. Set it to the correct format. * The playback screen might be displaying in the LCD viewfinder. Set Playback Screen to LCD.
  • T
    Todd VargasSep 23, 2025
    Why can't I delete a file on my Ricoh GX200?
    • A
      Alan HayesSep 23, 2025
      If a file cannot be deleted from your Ricoh Digital Camera, it could be because: * The file is protected. Unprotect the file. * The SD memory card is locked. Unlock the card.
  • O
    oconnorjessicaSep 7, 2025
    How to fix 'File Number Over Limit' error on Ricoh GX200 Digital Camera?
    • O
      osummersSep 7, 2025
      If your Ricoh Digital Camera displays 'File Number Over Limit', it means the file number limit has been exceeded. To resolve this, use another card.
  • J
    Jessica StaffordSep 8, 2025
    What does 'Unmatched File' mean on Ricoh Digital Camera?
    • I
      ifowlerSep 8, 2025
      If your Ricoh Digital Camera displays 'Unmatched File', it means the camera cannot display this file. Check the file contents on your computer, and then delete the file from the camera.
  • M
    martinscottSep 23, 2025
    Why can't I hear the beep sound on my Ricoh Digital Camera?
    • H
      halljuanSep 23, 2025
      If the beep sound cannot be heard on your Ricoh Digital Camera, use the Vol. Settings to set the volume to a setting other than mute.
  • D
    dyoungAug 31, 2025
    What to do if Ricoh GX200 shows 'Insufficient Memory'?
    • D
      Donna CollinsSep 1, 2025
      If your Ricoh Digital Camera displays 'Insufficient Memory. Continue?', it means that there is not sufficient capacity on the card to copy all the files. To solve this, use another card.

Summary

Basic Operations

Getting Ready

Steps to prepare the camera for shooting, including battery and card insertion.

Basic Shooting

Instructions on how to hold the camera and take pictures.

Advanced Operations

Using the ADJ. Lever

How to assign and use functions with the ADJ. lever.

Shifting the AE and AF Targets

How to shift exposure and focus targets without moving the camera.

Preface

Safety Precautions

For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions thoroughly.

Safety Precautions

Warning Symbols

Symbols indicating danger, warning, or caution. Meanings and examples provided.

Warning

Caution

Key Features

Names of Parts (Front View)

Names of Parts (Rear View)

How to Use the Mode Dial

How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever

Picture Display

Battery Level Indication

Getting Ready

About the Battery

Information about the rechargeable battery and other compatible battery types.

SD Memory Card

Charging the Rechargeable Battery

Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card

Turning the Power On;Off

Basic Shooting

Holding the Camera

Demonstrates the proper way to hold the camera for stable shooting.

Shooting

Using the Zoom Function

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)

Using the Flash

Using the Self-Timer

Playing Back Images

Deleting Files

Using the Menu

Choosing Picture Quality Mode;Image Size (Pic Quality;Size)

Movies

Changing the Focusing Mode (Focus)

Manual Focus Shooting (MF)

Changing the Exposure Metering Modes (Exposure Metering)

Shooting with Multi-Shot (Continuous;S-Cont;M-Cont)

Setting the Picture Quality and Color (Image Settings)

Adjusting the Light Intensity of the Flash (Flash Expo. Comp.)

Setting the Flash Amount in Manual Flash Mode (Man. Flash Amount)

Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (Auto Bracket)

Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT)

Shooting Consecutively with Different Color (CL-BKT: Color Bracket)

Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)

Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (Interval)

Using the Camera Shake Correction Function to Prevent Camera Shake (Camera Shake Cor)

Changing the Exposure (Exposure Comp.)

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (White Balance)

Setting the White Balance Manually (Manual Settings)

Changing the Sensitivity (ISO Setting)

Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (Restore Defaults)

Shooting;Playing Back Movies

Setting the Frame Rate (Frame Rate)

Playing Back Movies

Other Playback Functions

Preventing the Deletion of Files (Protect)

Correcting the Image Brightness and Contrast (Level Compensation)

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

Printing Still Images

Printing Several Still Images

Changing Camera Settings

Preparing the SD Memory Card (Format [Card])

Formatting the Internal Memory (Format [Internal])

Adjusting the brightness of the picture display (LCD Brightness)

Registering Custom Settings (Reg. My Settings)

Changing the ISO Auto-High Setting (ISO Auto-High)

Assigning a Function to the Function Button (Set Fn1;2 Button)

Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Lever (ADJ Lever Set.)

Changing the AF Auxiliary Light Setting (AF Aux. Light)

Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (Auto Power Off)

Changing the RAW Mode JPEG Image Setting (RAW;JPEG Setting)

Setting the Date and Time (Date Settings)

Downloading Images to Your Computer

Downloading Images Using the RICOH Gate La

Downloading Images Without Using RICOH Gate La

For Macintosh

Appendices

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common camera and software problems.

Error Messages

Lists error messages and their corresponding causes and actions.

Camera Troubleshooting

Playback;Deleting

Software and Computer Troubleshooting

Specifications

Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)

Using the External Flash

Care and Storage

Ricoh GX200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel12.4 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor size1/1.7 \
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1280 x 960, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 2992 x 2992, 3264 x 2448, 3984 x 2656
Optical zoom3 x
Combined zoom18.9 x
Focal length range5.1 - 15.3 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)11/7
Digital SLRNo
Built-in flashYes
Aperture range (F-F)2.5 - 4.4
Camera shutter speed1/30 - 1/2000 s
Effective sensor resolution12.1 pixels
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)24 - 72 mm
Internal memory54 MB
Compatible memory cardssd, sdhc
Maximum memory card size16 GB
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)460000 pixels
USB version2.0
Product colorBlack
Battery typeDB60
Battery life (CIPA standard)350 shots
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Auto focusing (AF) modesmulti point auto focus, spot auto focus
Flash modesauto, Flash off, manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Scene modesClose-up (macro), Documents, Portrait, self-portrait, Landscape (scenery)
Image editingresizing, rotating
White balanceauto, Cloudy, custom modes, Fluorescent, Incandescent, manual
Camera playbackmovie, single image
Light meteringCentre-weighted, Spot
Light exposure modesaperture priority AE, manual
Viewfinder typeElectronic
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth25 mm
Width111.6 mm
Height58 mm
Weight208 g

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