1. Folasaga
The Ricoh WG-80 is a rugged and versatile digital camera designed for capturing images and videos in challenging environments. Its robust construction ensures reliable performance underwater, in cold temperatures, and against impacts. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your camera.
Ata 1: Luma view of the Ricoh WG-80 Orange Waterproof Digital Camera.
2. Seti
2.1. Fa'apipi'i ma le Totogiina o ma'a
The WG-80 uses a Lithium Ion battery. Ensure the battery is fully charged before first use.
- Open the battery/memory card compartment cover located on the side of the camera. Ensure the lock mechanism is disengaged.
- Insert the battery with the correct orientation as indicated inside the compartment.
- Close the cover securely and engage the lock mechanism to maintain waterproof integrity.
- Connect the camera to a power source using the provided USB cable for charging. The charging port is located within the battery compartment.
2.2. Fa'aofiina Kata Fa'amanatu
The camera supports SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
- With the battery compartment open, insert the memory card into the designated slot until it clicks into place.
- Close the compartment cover and secure the lock.
3. Fa'agaoioi le Meapueata
3.1. Malosi / Malosi
Press the power button located on the top of the camera to turn it on or off.
3.2. Pulea Autu
Ata 2: Tua view of the Ricoh WG-80 with LCD screen and control layout.
Familiarize yourself with the buttons on the back of the camera for navigation, mode selection, and playback.
3.3. Faiga Taina
The WG-80 offers various shooting modes to optimize your photography for different scenarios.
- Underwater Mode: Specifically designed for underwater photography, this mode optimizes color and contrast for images captured beneath the water surface.
- Underwater Movie Mode: Similar to the still mode, this optimizes video capture for underwater environments.
- Macro Lights: Six LED Macro Lights are positioned around the lens barrel to provide bright, uniform illumination for close-up shots. These lights feature 5-step brightness adjustment.
Figure 3: Underwater photography using Mermaid Mode, optimizing color and contrast.
Figure 4: Macro photography with adjustable LED ring light, demonstrating weak vs. strong illumination.
3.4. Zoom and Image Capture
The camera features a 5x optical zoom lens. Use the zoom controls to adjust your focal length. The 16-megapixel CMOS image sensor ensures high-quality stills and 1080p video recording.
4. Tausiga
4.1. Waterproof Integrity
To maintain the camera's waterproof capabilities (up to 14 meters), always ensure the battery/memory card compartment cover is clean and securely locked before exposing the camera to water. Regularly inspect the rubber seals for any dirt, sand, or damage.
4.2. Fa'amamaina
- Lens and LCD Screen: Use a soft, lint-free cloth specifically designed for optical surfaces. Avoid abrasive materials.
- Tino Meapueata: Soloi le tino o le meapueata i se malu, oamp cloth. For saltwater exposure, rinse the camera thoroughly with fresh water after use and dry completely.
5. Faʻafitauli
If you encounter issues with your Ricoh WG-80, consider the following common solutions:
- Ua le ola le meapueata: Ia mautinoa o loʻo tumu atoa le maa ma faʻapipiʻi saʻo.
- Cannot take photos/videos: Check if a memory card is inserted and has sufficient free space. Ensure the camera is in the correct shooting mode.
- Le lelei o ata: Verify lens cleanliness. Adjust shooting mode or settings for current lighting conditions.
- Lisi vai: Immediately power off the camera. Inspect all compartment seals for damage or foreign objects. Do not use the camera in water until the issue is resolved.
For more detailed troubleshooting or persistent issues, please refer to the full product manual or contact customer support.
6. Fa'amatalaga
Figure 5: Key specifications and dimensions of the Ricoh WG-80.
| Fa'aaliga | Fa'amatalaga |
|---|---|
| Igoa Fa'ata'ita'iga | WG-80 |
| Tufuga | Ricoh |
| I'uga lelei pea | 16 MP |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS back-illuminated |
| Fa'asa'o mata | 5x |
| Suavai Tetee Level | E lē susu i le vai (e oo atu i le 14 mita) |
| Teteʻe | E oo atu ile 1.6 mita (5.2 futu) |
| Freezeproof | Yes (down to -10°C / 14°F) |
| Crushproof | Up to 100 kgf (220 lbf) |
| I'uga Vitio | 1080p (Aotele HD) |
| Tele lau | 2.7 inisi |
| Tekinolosi Feso'ota'i | USB |
| Lagolagoina File Fa'asologa | JPEG, RAW |
| Ituaiga maa | Lithium Ion |
| Mea mamafa | 1.04 pauna (pe tusa 470g) |
7. Fa'amaonia ma Lagolago
For information regarding product warranty, technical support, or service, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Ricoh Imaging webnofoaga. Taofi lau fa'amaoniga o le fa'atau mo tagi fa'amaonia.
