Brand: RICOH
Category: Digital Camera
Document Type:
Language: EN
Manual for RDC-2
Uploaded: Aug. 9, 2025, 11:55 p.m.
Warranty Information
The camera has a one-year limited warranty against defects, but excludes damage from misuse or unauthorized repair.
Basic Operation:
1. Prepare the camera by inserting batteries or connecting the AC adapter.
2. Insert a memory card if necessary and initialize it.
3. Slide the main switch to [REC] for recording or [PLAY(PC)] for playback.
4. For recording, select image quality and recording mode, compose the shot, and press the shutter release button.
5. For playback, connect to a TV or LCD monitor, select the desired image, and view it.
6. Data can be transferred to a computer.
Safety Precautions: Always read and follow safety warnings and cautions to prevent injury or damage.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Probable Cause | Remedy | Reference page |
|---|---|---|---|
| No power | Batteries are not positioned properly or are depleted. | Reposition the batteries correctly or replace with fresh batteries. | P.11 |
| AC Adapter is not connected properly. | Reconnect the AC Adapter. | P.13 | |
| Sudden loss of power | Auto Power-Off system shut down the camera after several minutes of inactivity. | Touch the shutter release button lightly or turn on the power again. | |
| Batteries go dead quickly. | Batteries were subjected to excessively low or high temperatures. LCD Monitor was used for a long time. Built-in Flash was used too many times because of dark conditions or other reasons. | Replace with fresh batteries. | |
| Fails to record picture when shutter release button is pressed. | Batteries are not inserted properly (incorrect polarity) or are dead. | Reposition the batteries correctly or replace with fresh batteries. | P.11 |
| Power is off, or the main switch is set to [PLAY (PC)]. | Slide the main switch to [REC]. | P.23 | |
| The shutter release button is not fully pressed down. (Button was pressed only halfway down). | Press the shutter release button all the way down. | P.30, P.31 | |
| When the internal memory is designated as the memory drive: Internal memory is full. | Delete (or copy and delete) some images to secure enough space. | P.55 | |
| When the memory card is designated as the memory drive: Memory Card is not inserted properly. | Insert the memory card again. | P.16 | |
| Memory Card is not initialized. | Initialize the card. | P.16 | |
| Memory Card is write-protected. | Write-enable the memory card. | ||
| Memory Card is full. | Delete some images or replace with a new memory card. | P.55, P.16 | |
| Memory Card is expired. | Replace with a new memory card. | P.16 | |
| Self Timer mode is selected. | Press the Self Timer mode button to cancel Self Timer mode. | P.42 | |
| Audio mode is selected. | Press the REC MODE/ERASE button to cancel Audio mode. | P.38 | |
| Built-in Flash is recharging. | Wait until the Flash-ready light stops flashing. | P.31 |