1. Utangulizi
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.

Kielelezo 1: Mbele view of the Ricoh WG-80 Orange Waterproof Digital Camera.
2. Kuweka
2.1. Ufungaji na Kuchaji Betri
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.
- Ingiza betri kwa mwelekeo sahihi kama ilivyoonyeshwa ndani ya sehemu.
- 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. Uingizaji wa Kadi ya Kumbukumbu
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. Kuendesha Kamera
3.1. Washa/Zima
Bonyeza kitufe cha kuwasha/kuzima kilicho juu ya kamera ili kuiwasha au kuizima.
3.2. Udhibiti wa Msingi
Kielelezo 2: Nyuma 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. Njia za Risasi
The WG-80 offers various shooting modes to optimize your photography for different scenarios.
- Hali ya Chini ya Maji: 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. Matengenezo
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. Kusafisha
- Lenzi na Skrini ya LCD: Use a soft, lint-free cloth specifically designed for optical surfaces. Avoid abrasive materials.
- Mwili wa Kamera: Futa mwili wa kamera kwa kutumia kifaa laini, damp cloth. For saltwater exposure, rinse the camera thoroughly with fresh water after use and dry completely.
5. Utatuzi wa shida
If you encounter issues with your Ricoh WG-80, consider the following common solutions:
- Kamera haiwashi: Hakikisha kuwa betri imechajiwa kikamilifu na imeingizwa kwa usahihi.
- 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.
- Ubora duni wa picha: Verify lens cleanliness. Adjust shooting mode or settings for current lighting conditions.
- Uvujaji wa maji: 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. Vipimo
Figure 5: Key specifications and dimensions of the Ricoh WG-80.
| Kipengele | Maelezo |
|---|---|
| Jina la Mfano | WG-80 |
| Mtengenezaji | Ricoh |
| Ufanisi Bado Azimio | 16 Mbunge |
| Teknolojia ya Sensor ya Picha | CMOS back-illuminated |
| Kuza macho | 5x |
| Kiwango cha Upinzani wa Maji | Waterproof (up to 14 meters) |
| shockproof | Hadi mita 1.6 (futi 5.2) |
| Freezeproof | Yes (down to -10°C / 14°F) |
| Crushproof | Up to 100 kgf (220 lbf) |
| Azimio la Video | 1080p (HD Kamili) |
| Ukubwa wa skrini | inchi 2.7 |
| Teknolojia ya Uunganisho | USB |
| Imeungwa mkono File Umbizo | JPEG, MBICHI |
| Aina ya Betri | Ion ya lithiamu |
| Uzito wa Kipengee | Pauni 1.04 (takriban 470g) |
7. Udhamini na Msaada
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 webtovuti. Weka uthibitisho wako wa ununuzi kwa madai ya udhamini.





