Brand: RICOH
Category: Camera
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Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for YF-20
Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:56 p.m.
Warranty Information
Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
1. Insert Batteries: Push the Battery Compartment Switch to open, then insert two AA (Alkaline or Manganese) batteries. Close the cover by pushing it.
2. Open Lens Shield: Slide the Lens Shield Switch down to open the shield.
3. Check Batteries: Cover the photocell with your finger and press the shutter release button halfway. The Low Light Warning LED should light up.
4. Set Film Speed: Slide the Film Speed Selector to match your film's ISO rating.
5. Load Film: Push the Back Cover Lever downwards. Load the film and place the leader over the take-up spool. Ensure the film is within the guide.
6. Take Picture: Press the shutter release button until '1' appears. Keep the subject at 1m or more. You can also take pictures with sunlight behind you, or for clearer long-distance shots, press the shutter while holding the lens shield switch down.
7. Use Flash: Use the flash when the Low Light Warning LED lights up.
8. Rewind Film: After the film ends, it rewinds automatically. To rewind early, use a ballpoint pen to press the manual rewind switch.
9. Unload Film: Open the back cover to unload the film.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Camera malfunction can be caused by shock, humidity, salt etc. | Exposure to adverse conditions. | Wipe carefully after use in such environments. |
| Camera may not operate correctly in cold conditions. | Battery capacity decreases in cold. | Warm the batteries in your pocket before use. |
| Flash Ready Lamp takes more than 30 seconds to light up. | Weak batteries. | Replace both batteries with new ones. |
| Film cannot be rewound when back cover is open. | Back cover must be closed for rewinding. | Ensure the back cover is closed before attempting to rewind. |
| Malfunction or damage to the camera. | Pulling film out by hand before fully rewound. | Never pull the film by hand; always use the rewind switch. |