Ricoh CAPLIO Caplio R4 User Manual
Ricoh CAPLIO Caplio R4 User Manual

Ricoh CAPLIO Caplio R4 User Manual

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Camera User Guide
The serial number of this product is given
on the bottom face of the camera.
Caution!
Do not connect the USB cable yet!
If you connect the camera to a computer through the
USB cable before installing the provided software on the
computer, the software required for connection between
camera and computer may not be installed correctly.
Be sure to connect the camera to your computer after
installing the provided software.
For how to install the software, see P.135.
About other documentation
Detailed explanations on how to use the provided
software can be found in "Software User Guide" (PDF
format file) included on the supplied CD-ROM.
For how to display the PDF file, see P.139.
The CD-ROM also contains English version of "Camera
User Guide" and "Software User Guide" in PDF format.
Quick Guide
Using the Various Shooting
and Playback Functions
Changing Camera
Settings
Installing Software
Troubleshooting

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  • Page 1 Camera User Guide The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Caution! Do not connect the USB cable yet! If you connect the camera to a computer through the USB cable before installing the provided software on the computer, the software required for connection between camera and computer may not be installed correctly.
  • Page 2 Liability Warranty Radio Interference This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Ricoh. © 2006 RICOH CO.,LTD. All rights reserved. The contents of this document may be changed in the future, without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Rapid shutter response enables you to capture high-speed action (P.30) The shutter release time lag is as short as approx. 0.1 seconds. Ricoh’s patented hybrid auto focusing system technology even keeps action shots looking good. Macro shooting at 1 cm (P.36) and...
  • Page 4 AF target shift function for easy focus locking even on a tripod (P.87) The camera is equipped with an AF target shift function. During macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus with the press of a button, without moving the camera itself.
  • Page 5 This software provides integrated handling of images with an input function to download still images, movies, and sounds from a digital camera or music CD, an album function to manage captured contents, an edit function to edit movies using MPEG-1, a...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Quick Guide Before Shooting ... 10 Packing List ... 10 Names of Parts... 12 LCD Monitor Display ... 14 Getting Ready to Shoot ... 16 About the Battery... 16 Battery Level Indication ... 17 SD Memory Card (available in stores) ... 18 Charging the Rechargeable Battery ...
  • Page 7 Various Shooting Functions ... 59 Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button... 59 Shooting Setting Menu ... 60 Using the Shooting Setting Menu... 61 Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) ... 62 Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS: MULTI AF/SPOT AF)... 64 Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS: MF) ...
  • Page 8 Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) ... 113 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) ... 114 Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN. SET.1/2) ... 115 Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF) ... 116 Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) ...
  • Page 9: Using The Manuals

    Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your Caplio R4. “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. * The “Camera User Guide”...
  • Page 10: Display Screens

    Reference The camera is provided with the ImageMixer software that allows you to display and edit images on your computer. For details on how to use ImageMixer, click the [?] button on the ImageMixer window and see the displayed manual. For more information on ImageMixer, contact the Customer Support Center below.
  • Page 11 Chapter Quick Guide If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter. Before Shooting ... 10 Getting Ready to Shoot... 16 Basic Shooting... 27 Playing Back Images ... 42 Viewing on a Television ... 48 Deleting Files ...
  • Page 12: Before Shooting

    Before Shooting Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. • Caplio R4 • AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV. • USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Print-compatible printer.
  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    • Caplio Software CD-ROM The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. Reference • For the latest information about accessories, visit the Ricoh website at http://www.ricohpmmc.com. Optional Accessories • AC Adapter (AC-4c) Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera.
  • Page 14: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Camera Front View Item Name E (Camera Shake Correction) Button Shutter Release Button POWER Button Flash AF Window Lens Cover Microphone Lens Mode Selector You can select one of the three modes with the mode selector. Voice Memo Mode Movie Mode Still Image Mode Refer to...
  • Page 15: Rear View

    Rear View Item Name LCD Monitor Mode Selector Auto Focus/Flash Lamp z (Telephoto)/ 8 (Enlarged View) Button Z (Wide-angle)/ 9 (Thumbnail Display) Button 6 (Playback) Button ADJ. Button D (Delete)/ t (Self-timer) Button DISP. Button !/SCENE Button Refer to Item Name $/Q (Quick Review) Button P.14 M/O Button...
  • Page 16: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures 12 13 14 15 Still Image Mode Item Name Flash Macro Shooting Self-timer Mode Types Recording Destination Remaining Number of Still Images P.175 Picture Quality Image Size Zoom Bar Focus Auto Bracket White Balance...
  • Page 17 Note • The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject. • Movie and sound recording time and the maximum number of still pictures may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card.
  • Page 18: Getting Ready To Shoot

    Getting Ready to Shoot Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note If you have already used this camera, follow the steps below to make sure it is turned off before removing or loading the battery. 1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off. 2.
  • Page 19: Battery Level Indication

    Reference • For information on how to insert the Rechargeable Battery, see P.20. • For information on how to use the AC adapter, see P.171. Caution • Remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. •...
  • Page 20: Sd Memory Card (Available In Stores)

    SD Memory Card (available in stores) You can store still images you have taken either in the camera’s internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is 26 MB. To record a lot of still images, movies or sounds at high resolutions, use a high-capacity SD memory card.
  • Page 21: Charging The Rechargeable Battery

    Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. Insert the battery, making sure that the on the battery match with those on the battery charger. The battery label should face up. Caution Be careful not to reverse the Plug the battery charger into an outlet.
  • Page 22: Loading The Rechargeable Battery And Sd Memory Card

    Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card The rechargeable battery (DB-60) can be used to power this camera. This battery is convenient because the battery power lasts long and it can be used over and over again by recharging. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading the battery and card.
  • Page 23 Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Removing the Rechargeable Battery Open the battery/card cover. Release the hook that locks the rechargeable battery. The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera. Be careful not to drop the battery when removing it from the camera.
  • Page 24: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: Press the POWER button. After the start sound, the auto focus/flash lamp blinks for several seconds. Using the Camera in Playback Mode Pressing the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second turns on the camera in Playback Mode, allowing you to start playback at once.
  • Page 25: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting screen appears (for the LCD monitor display language). After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos). You can shoot without these settings.
  • Page 26: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time When the power is turned on for the first time, the date/ time setting screen appears. Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time. Change the value with !" and move the frame with #$.
  • Page 27: Changing The Display

    Changing the Display Pressing the DISP. button allows you to change the screen display mode and toggle the information displayed on the LCD monitor. Each time you press the DISP. button, the display changes in the following order: Histogram, Grid Guide, No Display, LCD Monitor Off, and Normal Symbol Display.
  • Page 28: Histogram

    Histogram When Histogram is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the LCD monitor. A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis (from left to right, shadows (dark areas), midtones, and highlights (bright areas)).
  • Page 29: Basic Shooting

    Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Holding the Camera Hold the camera as shown below for best results. Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body. Put your finger on the shutter release button. Note When you are shooting, be careful not to obstruct the lens or flash with your fingers, hair, or the handstrap.
  • Page 30: Preventing Camera Shake

    Preventing Camera Shake If you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button, the still image might not come out clearly due to camera shake. The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake may occur. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod or hold the camera securely with both hands when you shoot.
  • Page 31 Using the camera shake correction function to prevent blurring due to camera shake Turning on the camera shake correction function minimizes blurring due to camera shake. At the time of purchase, the camera shake correction function is turned on. With the camera ready to shoot, press the E (Camera Shake Correction) button.
  • Page 32: Quickly Shooting Pictures (Full-Press)

    Quickly Shooting Pictures (Full-press) The shutter release button works in two steps. You can press the shutter release button halfway down (half- press) and press it all the way down (full-press). Full-press the shutter release button for quick focusing, so as not to miss a shooting opportunity.
  • Page 33: Checking The Focus And Shooting (Half-Press)

    Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press) When you press the shutter release button halfway (half-press), the auto-focus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Next, press it all the way down (full-press) to shoot. This is useful when the subject is not in the center of the screen (P.33).
  • Page 34 The focal distance is measured at a maximum of five points. Green frames appear to indicate the positions that are in focus. Note To specify a focus position during macro shooting, use the AF target shift function. (P.87) Gently press the shutter release button all the way.
  • Page 35: When The Subject Is Not Centered (Shooting With Focus Lock)

    When the Subject is Not Centered (Shooting with Focus Lock) When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing. (Focus Lock) Example: Taking a photograph of the castle in the background with the camera focused on a person in foreground. Shooting range Press the POWER button to turn the camera on.
  • Page 36 With the shutter half-pressed, move the camera to compose your shot. Gently press the shutter release button all the way. Note During macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus without moving the camera. This function is useful when using a tripod. Reference •...
  • Page 37: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function Pressing the Z (Wide-angle) button allows you to take a wide-angle picture. Pressing the z (Telephoto) button allows you to take a close-up picture of the subject. With the camera ready to shoot, press the Z (Wide-angle) button or the z (Telephoto) button.
  • Page 38: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)

    Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting) Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up of the subject. (Macro shooting) This is good for shooting small subjects because you can shoot up to one centimeter (0.4 in.) away. With the camera ready to shoot, press the N (Macro) button.
  • Page 39: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash Press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode. At the time of purchase, the camera is set to [FLASH OFF]. From the front edge of the lens, the flash light reaches about 0.2 to 2.4 m (7.9 in. to 7.9 ft.) (Wide-angle) or about 0.14 to 1.8 m (5.5 in.
  • Page 40: Shooting With Optimal Settings According To Shooting Conditions

    Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions You can use Scene Mode to select from among eight still image modes and shoot with settings automatically optimized for shooting conditions. PORTRAIT SPORTS LANDSCAPE NIGHTSCAPE SKEW COR MODE Use when taking portrait pictures. Use when taking pictures of moving objects.
  • Page 41 TEXT MODE ZOOM MACRO HIGH SENS Reference • For information about changing the picture quality and image size, see P.62. • For the list of Shooting Setting menu items in Scene Mode, see P.173. • For the combination of Scene Mode functions, see P.172. Switch the Mode Selector to 5.
  • Page 42 Press the !" buttons to select the Scene Mode. Press the C/D button. The Scene Mode type is displayed at the top of the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button. Changing Scene Mode Press the SCENE button to return to the Scene Mode selection screen. Returning to Normal Shooting Mode Press the SCENE button to return to the Scene Mode selection screen.
  • Page 43: Using The Skew Correction Mode

    Using the Skew Correction Mode Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the SCENE button. The Scene Mode selection screen appears. Press the !" buttons to select [SKEW COR MODE]. Press the C/D button. Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject. Immediately after shooting, the area recognized as the correction range is displayed with an orange frame.
  • Page 44: Playing Back Images

    Playing Back Images Reviewing the Image You Just Took (Quick Review) You can view the image you just took on the LCD monitor. If you are not pleased with the way the photo came out, you can delete it then and there. In Still Image Mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button.
  • Page 45: Viewing Your Images

    Viewing Your Images In Playback Mode, you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on the images. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The camera switches to Playback Mode and the last still image you took is displayed.
  • Page 46: Playing Back Images In The Three-Frame View

    Playing Back Images in the Three- frame View The playback screen can be divided into three frames. The three-frame view allows you to select a still image to enlarge or delete. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last image you took is displayed. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button.
  • Page 47: Switching The Playback Screen

    Switching the Playback Screen The playback screen changes as follows: Note If any of the following operations is performed in the three-frame view, the display returns to the ordinary playback screen (single-picture display) and the operation is executed. • Deletion (P.50) •...
  • Page 48: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display You can view your images in sets of 12. You can then select an image to enlarge or delete. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last image you took is displayed. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen changes to three-frame view. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button.
  • Page 49: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD monitor. 2816 × 2112, 2784 × 1856, 2048 × 1536 1280 × 960 640 × 480 Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last image you took is displayed. Press the #$ buttons to display the still image you want to enlarge.
  • Page 50: Viewing On A Television

    Viewing on a Television You can view still images you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the LCD monitor. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera.
  • Page 51 Press the POWER button or the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second to turn the camera on. Caution When the AV cable is connected to the camera, the LCD monitor and the speaker output turn off. Note • You can connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on your television and record what you have shot to a video recorder.
  • Page 52: Deleting Files

    Deleting Files Deleting Unwanted Files (Still Images/ Movies/Sounds) You can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or internal memory. You can delete them in the following three ways: • Delete one file at a time • Delete all files at once •...
  • Page 53: Deleting Multiple Files At One Time

    Deleting Multiple Files at One Time Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button twice. The screen is divided into 12 frames and 12 files are displayed together. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the file you want to delete and press the D (Delete) button.
  • Page 55: Playback Functions

    Chapter Using the Various Shooting and Playback Functions Direct Printing ... 54 Various Shooting Functions ... 59 Shooting with Multi-Shot (CONT. MODE) ... 89 Shooting/Playing Back Movies... 93 Recording/Playing Back Sound ... 97 Other Functions Available in Playback Mode... 99...
  • Page 56: Direct Printing

    Direct Print Function The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer by connecting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer. Caution • You cannot print movies (AVI files) with this function. For still images with sounds (JPG files with WAV files), only the still images (JPG files) are printed.
  • Page 57: Printing Still Images

    Printing Still Images You can send still images from the camera to a PictBridge- compatible printer to print them. Still images are sent from the internal memory when no SD memory card is loaded or from an SD memory card when one is loaded. Caution Do not disconnect the USB cable during printing.
  • Page 58 The following items can be selected. Each item appears only when supported by the printer connected to the camera. The item marked with an asterisk (*) appears only when [REPORT PRINT] is supported by a Ricoh printer connected to the camera. Item Name PAPER SIZE...
  • Page 59: Printing Several Still Images

    Note To specify the setting as the default setting next time the camera is connected to the printer, press the ADJ. button when the screen in Step 7 is displayed. When the screen at the right appears, press the #$ buttons to select [SET] and press the M/O button.
  • Page 60 Press the !" buttons to set the number of copies to print. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to select all the still images to be printed and the number of copies for each. Press the C/D button. The Direct Print menu appears. Press the !"...
  • Page 61: Various Shooting Functions

    Various Shooting Functions Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button You can use the ADJ. button to adjust the exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO setting with fewer operations. Two functions other than exposure compensation and white balance can also be assigned to the ADJ. button. By assigning a frequently used function to the ADJ.
  • Page 62: Shooting Setting Menu

    Shooting Setting Menu The Shooting Setting menu enables you to shoot pictures by setting the items listed in the table below. * The default values are enclosed in brackets [ ]. Setting PIC QUALITY/SIZE FOCUS PHOTOMETRY SHARPNESS CONT. MODE COLOR DEPTH AUTO BRACKET TIME EXPOSURE INTERVAL...
  • Page 63: Using The Shooting Setting Menu

    Using the Shooting Setting Menu With the camera ready to shoot, press the C/D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the !" buttons to select the desired menu item. The menu items are provided on four screens. Press the " button at the bottom item to display the next screen.
  • Page 64: Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (Pic Quality/Size)

    Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The size of a stored still image depends on the Picture Quality Mode and image size settings. There are two Picture Quality Modes: N (Normal) and F (Fine). Picture Quality Modes Symbol Mode Normal Fine Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size...
  • Page 65 Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the C/D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the " button to select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select a picture quality/image size. Press the C/D or # button. The Picture Quality/Image Size settings are completed.
  • Page 66: Changing The Focusing Mode (Focus: Multi Af/Spot Af)

    Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS: MULTI AF/SPOT AF) If you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF). The camera automatically measures the distances to a maximum of five AF areas from among 17 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area (MULTI AF).
  • Page 67 Changing the Auto Focus Mode (MULTI AF/SPOT AF) Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the C/D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the " button to select [FOCUS] and press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select [MULTI AF] or [SPOT AF].
  • Page 68: Manual Focus Shooting (Focus: Mf)

    Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS: MF) If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (Manual Focus: MF). Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance. Note • In Scene Mode, Manual Focus can be used only when [ZOOM MACRO] or [SKEW COR MODE] is selected.
  • Page 69: Shooting With Manual Focus

    Shooting with Manual Focus Press the " button as required. Pressing the " button enlarges the display for easy focusing. Press the $ button to display the focus bar. Each time the $ button is pressed, the focus bar and zoom bar appear alternately.
  • Page 70: Shooting At A Fixed Distance (Focus: Snap/Infinity)

    Shooting at a Fixed Distance (FOCUS: SNAP/Infinity) The shooting distance can be set to a short distance or infinity. Infinity is useful for shooting distant scenes. To shoot at a fixed distance, follow the steps below. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the C/D button.
  • Page 71: Changing The Light Metering (Photometry)

    Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Modes: MULTI, CENTER, and SPOT. Light Metering Modes Symbol Mode None MULTI CENTER SPOT Switch the Mode Selector to 5.
  • Page 72: Changing The Edge Quality Of Still Images (Sharpness)

    Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the edge quality of your still images to either sharp or soft. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the C/D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the $ button.
  • Page 73: Setting The Color Depth (Color Depth)

    Setting the Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH) You can set the color depth of still images to [NORMAL], [VIVID], [NEUTRAL], or [B&W]. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the C/D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the " button to select [COLOR DEPTH] and press the $ button.
  • Page 74: Shooting Consecutively With Different Exposures (Auto Bracket)

    Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels (-0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV) based on the set exposure level. Note This function is not available when shooting with sound. Switch the Mode Selector to 5.
  • Page 75: Shooting Consecutively With Different White Balance (Wb-Bkt)

    Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT) The White Balance Bracket function automatically records three images - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. This is useful if you cannot determine the appropriate white balance. Switch the Mode Selector to 5.
  • Page 76 Note • This function is not available for Multi-Shot (P.89) or Auto Bracket shooting (P.72). • The flash cannot be used. • Time Exposure (P.75) is set to [OFF]. • If [COLOR DEPTH] is set to [B&W], the White Balance Bracket function can be set but it does not operate.
  • Page 77: Using Long Time Exposure (Time Exposure)

    Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) You can select 1, 2, 4, or 8 seconds for time exposure. By using long time exposure, you can capture the movement of moving subjects such as the trail of fireworks and car lights when shooting a night scene.
  • Page 78: Shooting Pictures Automatically At Set Intervals (Interval)

    Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval from 5 seconds to 3 hours in increments of 5 seconds. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the C/D button.
  • Page 79 Note • In Step 5, you can press and hold either the !" buttons to quickly raise or lower the minute setting. • If the battery is not charged sufficiently, it may run down during camera operation. Use of the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended. •...
  • Page 80: Shooting A Still Image With Sound (Image With Sound)

    2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) You can shoot a still image with a voice memo of up to eight seconds. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the C/D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the "...
  • Page 81: Inserting The Date Into A Still Image (Date Imprint)

    Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/ DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the C/D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.
  • Page 82: Changing The Exposure (Exposure Comp.)

    Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) The exposure setting enables you to select the brightness level for your picture. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with the correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can adjust the exposure setting.
  • Page 83: Using Natural And Artificial Lighting (White Balance)

    Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white. At purchase, the White Balance is set to [AUTO]. Normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of a single color or when shooting under multiple light sources, you can change the setting.
  • Page 84 Setting the White Balance Manually (MANUAL SETTING) Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the ADJ. button. Press the #$ buttons until the White Balance menu appears. Press the !" buttons to select Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture.
  • Page 85: Changing The Sensitivity (Iso Setting)

    Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING) ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive film is to light. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or a fast-moving object while minimizing blurring. However, the images become grainy. You can choose from the following six ISO settings: AUTO, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, and ISO 800.
  • Page 86: Limiting The Shutter Speed (Slow Shutter Lmt)

    Limiting the Shutter Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT) The maximum shutter speed can be limited to the following: 1/8 second, 1/4 second, and 1/2 second. When this function is set to [OFF], the maximum shutter speed varies depending on the ISO setting. Switch the Mode Selector to 5.
  • Page 87: Returning The Shooting Setting Menu Settings To Their Defaults (Restore Defaults)

    Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) To return the Shooting Setting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the C/D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the !"...
  • Page 88: Changing Shading For Shooting Text (Density)

    Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) You can change the shading of text for shooting with [TEXT MODE] in Scene Mode. You can select from [DEEP], [NORMAL] and [LIGHT]. To change the setting, use either the Shooting Setting menu or the ADJ. button. This section explains easy ways to change the shading setting with the ADJ.
  • Page 89: Using The Af Target Shift Function

    Using the AF Target Shift Function During macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (P.33) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with Focus Lock. The AF target shift function allows you to shift the cross-mark at the center of the screen to the subject you want the camera to focus on with the !"#$ buttons.
  • Page 90: Using The Self-Timer

    t Using the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the t (Self-timer) button. The Self-timer symbol appears on the screen.
  • Page 91: Shooting With Multi-Shot (Cont. Mode)

    Shooting with Multi-Shot (CONT. MODE) With Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images. Multi-shot has the following three modes: CONT. Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release button. Still images are recorded one at a time, just as in normal shooting.
  • Page 92 Note • When shooting with S-CONT or M-CONT, the ISO setting is fixed at [AUTO] even if it is set to [ISO 64] or [ISO 100]. • The maximum number of images that can be shot in the Multi-Shot Mode depends on the image size setting, as shown in the table below.
  • Page 93: Cont

    CONT. Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button. Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release button. Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop taking pictures. To playback consecutive images shot in Multi-Shot mode, switch the camera to Playback Mode (P.43) and select the still image you want to play back with the #$ buttons.
  • Page 94: Viewing An S-Cont Or M-Cont Still Image In Enlarged Display Mode

    Viewing an S-CONT or M-CONT Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode While a still image (16 frames in an image file) taken with S-CONT or M-CONT is displayed, you can enlarge any one of the 16 frames. You can also switch between frames while viewing the image in Enlarged Display Mode.
  • Page 95: Shooting/Playing Back Movies

    Shooting/Playing Back Movies 3 Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with sound. You can set the image size to either 320 × 240 or 160 × 120 pixels. You can set the number of frames shot per second (frame rate) to either 30 or 15.
  • Page 96 Caution • While shooting movies, operation sounds may be recorded. • The maximum recording time per shooting depends on the size of your SD memory card. (P.95) Even if you are within the maximum recording time, recording may end depending on your card. •...
  • Page 97: Setting The Frame Rate

    Setting the Frame Rate You can select 30 fps or 15 fps for the number of shot frames per second (frame rate) in Movie Mode. Switch the Mode Selector to 3. Press the C/D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the "...
  • Page 98: Playing Back Movies

    Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed. The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image. Select to the movie you want to view using the #$ buttons.
  • Page 99: Recording/Playing Back Sound

    Recording/Playing Back Sound 2 Recording Sound You can record sound. Recorded data is stored as a WAV file. Switch the Mode Selector to 2 (Voice Memo Mode). Press the shutter release button. Sound recording starts. Press the shutter release button to stop recording.
  • Page 100: Playing Back Sound

    Playing Back Sound To playback sounds, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed. Press the #$ buttons to select a sound file for playback (indicated with a speaker icon). Press the $ button to display the next file.
  • Page 101: Other Functions Available In Playback Mode

    Other Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Setting Menu The Playback Setting menu provides the functions shown in the table below: Setting Options SLIDE SHOW PROTECT Select/Cancel 1 FILE, Select/Cancel ALL FILES, Select Multi-files DPOF Select/Cancel 1 FILE, Select/Cancel ALL FILES, Select Multi-files RESIZE 1280, 640 COPY TO CARD...
  • Page 102: Displaying Photos In Order Automatically (Slide Show)

    Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can display the recorded still images, movies, and sound files sequentially on the screen. This is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed.
  • Page 103: Write-Protecting Files (Protect)

    Write-protecting Files (PROTECT) You can protect files from being accidentally deleted. Caution Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted if you format the memory where the files are stored. Protecting Files Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed.
  • Page 104: Protecting All Files

    The selected file is protected and the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. Note To unprotect a file, display the file you want to unprotect and perform Steps 3 to 5. Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button.
  • Page 105: Protecting Multiple Files At Once

    Protecting Multiple Files at Once To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button twice. The screen is divided into 12 frames and 12 still images are displayed together.
  • Page 106: Using A Printing Service (Dpof)

    The still images recorded on an SD memory card can be printed out if you take them to a store that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, you must make print settings on your camera.
  • Page 107: Setting Dpof For All Still Images

    Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the C/D button. The Playback Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [DPOF] and press the $ button. Press the !"...
  • Page 108: Setting Dpof For Multiple Still Images

    Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF settings for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button twice. The screen is partitioned into 12 segments to display the thumbnails of files.
  • Page 109: Changing The Image Size (Resize)

    Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size. Caution You can resize only still images and still images with voice memos. Movies cannot be resized.
  • Page 110: Copying The Contents Of The Internal Memory To An Sd Memory Card (Copy To Card)

    Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an SD Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in the internal memory onto an SD memory card at once. Turn the camera off. Insert an SD memory card.
  • Page 111: Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings

    Chapter Changing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings... 110...
  • Page 112: Changing Camera Settings

    Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the Shooting Setting menu (P.60) or Playback Setting menu (P.99). The SETUP menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below.
  • Page 113: Using The Setup Menu

    Using the SETUP Menu To display and use the SETUP menu, follow the steps below. Note For some functions, the setting selection method may differ from what is explained here. For detailed operation, see the explanation of each function. Press the C/D button. The Shooting Setting menu (or the Playback Setting menu) appears.
  • Page 114: Formatting The Sd Memory Card (Format [Card])

    Formatting the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD]) If the error message [CARD ERROR] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded into the camera or if you formatted the card with a computer or other device, you must format the SD memory card prior to use with this camera. Formatting is the process of preparing a card so image data can be written on it.
  • Page 115: Formatting The Internal Memory (Format [Int. Mem.])

    Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) If the error message [FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY] is displayed, you must format the internal memory prior to use. Caution Formatting the internal memory deletes all of the images recorded in the memory. If you have images in the internal memory that you do not want to delete, copy the images to the SD memory card before formatting the internal memory.
  • Page 116: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor (Lcd Brightness)

    Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, follow the steps below. Display the SETUP menu. For the operating procedure, see P.111. Press the " button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] and press the $ button.
  • Page 117: Assigning A Function To The Adj. Button (Adj Btn. Set.1/2)

    Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN. SET.1/2) Pressing the ADJ. button enables you to display the screens for setting the exposure and white balance with fewer button operations. You can also use [ADJ BTN. SET.1] and [ADJ BTN. SET.2] to add a camera function that can be activated by pressing the ADJ.
  • Page 118: Changing The Auto Power Off Setting (Auto Power Off)

    Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF) If you do not operate the camera for a set period of time, it will shut off automatically to conserve battery power (Auto Power Off). By default, Auto Power Off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting.
  • Page 119: Changing The Beep Sound Setting (Beep Sound)

    Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) During operation, the camera generates four types of sounds: start sound, shutter release sound, focus sound, and beep sound. Start sound: Sound when the camera is turned on. Shutter release sound: Sound when the shutter release button is pressed. Focus sound: Sound when the shutter release button is half-pressed and the camera focuses on the subject.
  • Page 120: Changing The Beep Sound Volume (Vol. Settings)

    Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS) The beep sound volume can be changed. Available Settings (Mute) (Small) (Medium) *Default setting (Large) To change the beep sound volume, follow the steps below: Display the SETUP menu. For the operating procedure, see P.111. Press the "...
  • Page 121: Changing Image Confirmation Time (Lcd Confirm.)

    Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) Immediately after you press the shutter release button, the still image taken is displayed on the screen for a moment so you can check it. By default, the image confirmation time is set to 0.5 seconds, but this can be changed.
  • Page 122: Changing File Name Settings (Sequential No.)

    Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD memory card or in the internal memory with a consecutively numbered file name that is automatically assigned. When you switch SD memory cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded card.
  • Page 123 [SEQUENTIAL NO.] is set to [OFF]. • When transferring images to a computer using RICOH Gate La (P.145), if a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder of the computer, the file being transferred is renamed and saved to prevent overwriting the existing file.
  • Page 124: Setting The Date And Time (Date Settings)

    Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. The date/time setting on the SETUP menu is explained here. Display the SETUP menu. For the operating procedure, see P.111. Press the "...
  • Page 125: Changing The Display Language (Language/ )

    Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/ You can change the language displayed on the screen. Available Settings (Japanese) ENGLISH *Default setting DEUTSCH (German) FRANÇAIS (French) ITALIANO (Italian) ESPAÑOL (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Traditional Chinese) (Korean) To change the display language, follow the steps below. Display the SETUP menu.
  • Page 126: Changing The Playback Method For Viewing On Tv (Video Out Mode)

    Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE) You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cable that came with your camera. Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment and other audiovisual equipment.
  • Page 127: Changing The Step Zooming Setting (Step Zoom)

    Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM) The focal length with optical zooming can be fixed to any of seven levels (28, 35, 50, 85, 105, 135, and 200 mm, equivalent to that on a 35mm camera) (Step Zoom). Available Settings OFF *Default setting To set whether to use step zooming (ON) or not (OFF), follow the steps below.
  • Page 128: Displaying A Settings Change Warning (Shtg Stgs Warng.)

    Displaying a Settings Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.) If the initial settings are changed for the following functions, you can set the camera to have the icon of that function blink and to display a warning message about the function with the changed setting for about 5 seconds when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 129: Changing The Usb Setting (Usb Connection)

    Not willing to install a USB driver or other programs Caution • When [USB CONNECTION] is set to [MASS STR], you cannot use RICOH Gate La to transfer camera data. • When [USB CONNECTION] is set to [MASS STR], files can only be read from the camera and cannot be written to or deleted from the camera.
  • Page 130 Press the C/D or # button. If you pressed the # button in Step 4, press also the C/D button. This setting is used until it is changed. Reference For information on how to transfer images using RICOH Gate La, see P.145.
  • Page 131 To transfer images in Mass Storage Mode, follow the steps below: Set [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the SETUP menu. Make sure that the camera is off. Connect the supplied USB cable to a USB port on your computer. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal on your camera.
  • Page 132: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer

    Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer (Windows) The display is an example of Windows XP. The terms are different for other operating systems but the operations are the same. Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon at the right end of the task bar.
  • Page 133: Enlarging Icon Display (Enlge Photo Icon)

    Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) You can enlarge the icons displayed on the screen during shooting. The following icons are enlarged: • Flash • Macro Shooting • Self-timer • White balance • Focus • Exposure compensation • ISO setting When the icons are enlarged, the following items are not displayed: •...
  • Page 134: Registering The Power-On Settings (Reg. My Settings)

    (REG. MY SETTINGS) The My Setting function allows you to make your desired settings to be used at power-on. For example, when a digital camera is used in common by multiple persons, each person can use the camera without regard to the settings made by the person who used the camera previously because the camera settings are restored to the administrator settings each time the camera is turned on.
  • Page 135: Changing The Startup Settings (Start Settings)

    Changing the Startup Settings (START SETTINGS) To change the startup settings, use one of the settings registered in [REG. MY SETTINGS]. Display the SETUP menu. For the operating procedure, see P.111. Press the " button to select [START SETTINGS] and press the $ button.
  • Page 137: Chapter 4 Installing Software (Downloading Images To Your Computer)

    Chapter Installing Software (Downloading Images to Your Computer) Installing the Provided Software (For Windows)... 136 Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) ... 155 Caution The screen images shown here may differ from the images displayed on your computer depending on your computer...
  • Page 138: Installing The Provided Software (For Windows)

    Installing the Provided Software You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can download images from the camera. Software installation is necessary for automatic image downloading from the camera to your computer. Note • If a file with the same name already exists at the destination, it is overwritten. If you do not want the file to be overwritten, rename the file or transfer images to another folder.
  • Page 139 Browse CD-ROM Content Click this to display the list of files contained on the CD-ROM. When [Installing the software] is clicked: (P.141) The following software will be installed: Software Windows RICOH Gate La ImageMixer USB Driver WIA Driver XP: Windows XP Description Downloads images collectively.
  • Page 140 Reference The camera is provided with ImageMixer software that allows you to display and edit images from your computer. For how to use ImageMixer, click the [?] button on the ImageMixer window and see the displayed manual. For the latest information about ImageMixer, access the Web page of Pixela Co., Ltd. (http://www.imagemixer.com).
  • Page 141 When [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)] is clicked: The “Software User Guide” (PDF file) on the Caplio Software CD-ROM can be displayed on your computer screen. If you are a Windows user and have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, simply click [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)].
  • Page 142: System Requirements For Using The Provided Software

    System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer’s user manual. Operating Systems Supported Windows 98/98 Second Edition Memory Hard drive space required for installation Display resolution Display colors CD-ROM drive...
  • Page 143: Installing The Software On Your Computer

    Installing the Software on Your Computer Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer.
  • Page 144 Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next]. The [Select Program Folder] screen appears. Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next]. The ImageMixer installer starts. Install ImageMixer following the messages displayed on the screen. When installation of ImageMixer is completed, a dialog box appears, indicating that all software applications have been installed.
  • Page 145: Installing The Desktopbinder Lite

    Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite Reference For how to use DeskTopBinder Lite, refer to the Beginner’s Guide, the Setup Guide, and the DeskTopBinder Lite - Auto Document Link Guide (all PDF files) that are installed with DeskTopBinder Lite. Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer.
  • Page 146 • When capturing images from the camera using the Auto Document link of the DeskTopBinder Lite, deselect the [Saves automatically when connected to USB] check box in the [Option settings] dialog box displayed by selecting [Option settings] on the [RICOH Gate La Settings] menu. (Refer to the “Software User Guide”.) Before capturing images from the camera, set the date and time using the [DATE SETTINGS] option of the camera.
  • Page 147: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Downloading Images Using RICOH Gate La After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to the computer. The following explanation is provided assuming that [ORIGINAL] (default) is selected at [USB CONNECTION] of the camera’s SETUP menu (P.127).
  • Page 148: For Windows Xp

    For Windows XP The first time you connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen will appear. Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)]. Insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your computer.
  • Page 149 [Caplio R4] screen to be displayed each time you transfer images from the camera, thereby allowing you to choose whether to use [RICOH Gate La] or the [Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard] for image transfers. If your PC is installed with Windows XP Service Pack 2 and a warning message is displayed, see P.167.
  • Page 150 Transferring Images in Mass Storage Mode Caution Windows 98/98 SE and Mac OS 8.6 are not compatible with Mass Storage Mode. Change [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the Setup menu. For more details, see P.127. At the time of purchase, [ORIGINAL] is selected.
  • Page 151 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer (Windows) The display is an example of Windows XP. The terms are different for other operating systems but the operations are the same. Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon at the right end of the task bar. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop].
  • Page 152: Downloading Images From An Sd Memory Card

    Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card It is possible to download images from an SD memory card to the computer via a PC card slot or card reader. To load an SD memory Card into a PC card slot or card reader, use a PC card adapter.
  • Page 153: Installing Acrobat Reader

    Installing Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to display the operation manual (PDF file). If the computer is running under Windows, Acrobat Reader can be installed. Acrobat Reader need not be installed if already installed on your computer. Caution • Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable.
  • Page 154: Installing Directx

    Installing DirectX DirectX is used to play movie files with ImageMixer. This camera requires DirectX 8.1 or later to play movie files in Windows. If you have an earlier version installed, please install the updated version available on the accompanying CD-ROM. For Windows XP, installation of DirectX is not needed because the updated version is already installed.
  • Page 155: Uninstalling The Software

    Uninstalling the Software Caution • For Windows 2000/XP, Administrator privileges are required to uninstall the software. • If any other program is active or unsaved data remains, save the data and terminate the program before uninstalling. • If you install both ImageMixer and the DeskTopBinder Lite and then uninstall either one, camera connection to the computer may fail.
  • Page 156: Uninstalling Imagemixer

    Uninstalling ImageMixer Caution • For Windows 2000/XP, Administrator privileges are required to uninstall the software. • If any other program is active or unsaved data remains, save the data and terminate the program before uninstalling. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP).
  • Page 157: Installing The Provided Software (For Macintosh)

    Be sure to install the software before you connect the camera to your computer with the cable. Software that can be installed from the Caplio Software CD-ROM Software RICOH Gate La USB Driver Caplio Mounter 9: Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.2.2 Description Downloads images collectively.
  • Page 158 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, double-clicking the [Installer] icon displays the screen on the right. Item Name Installing the Software Browse User’s Manual (Software Version) When [Installing the software] is clicked: The software will be installed. When [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)] is clicked: The “Software User Guide”...
  • Page 159: System Requirements For Using The Provided Software

    System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer’s user manual. Operating System Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2/Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4 Macintosh A USB port standard-equipped Apple Macintosh Series Internal Memory Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4...
  • Page 160: Installing The Software On Your Computer (Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2.2)

    Note To remove (uninstall) the software: To remove (uninstall) the software from your Macintosh, drag the following files to the Trash. File Name RICOH Gate La RICOH Gate La Prefs Caplio Mounter Caplio Mounter Prefs Caplio USB Driver Caplio LIB...
  • Page 161: Installing The Software On Your Computer (Mac Os X 10.1.2 To 10.4)

    Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4) Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the [Caplio Software] icon. Open the Mac OS X folder. The [Caplio Mounter] icon appears. Double-click [Caplio Mounter].
  • Page 162 Click the destination disk you want, and then click [Continue]. Click [Install]. When installation finishes, a message appears to inform you that it is necessary to restart your Macintosh. Click [Continue Installation]. The software is installed, and after a while an Installation Complete message appears.
  • Page 163: Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

    Chapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ... 162 Appendices ... 169 Caution Never use any battery other than the specified one. Reference For the applicable battery, see P.16.
  • Page 164: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Camera Power Supply Problem Cause The camera does not turn Battery is not loaded or is exhausted. A (manganese dry cell or other) unacceptable battery is used. The AC adapter is not connected correctly. The camera is automatically turned off by Auto Power Off.
  • Page 165 Problem Cause Cannot charge the Battery has reached the end of its battery. useful life. Battery runs out quickly. It is being used at extreme high or low temperatures. Many shots are being taken in dark places or other location requiring extensive use of flash.
  • Page 166 Problem Cause The picture is blurred. You moved the camera when pressing the shutter release button. When shooting in a dark place (such as indoors), the shutter speed slows down and pictures become easily blurred. The flash does not fire or The flash cannot be used in the the flash cannot charge.
  • Page 167 Problem Cause The brightness of the LCD You are using AF in a dark place or monitor changes during when the Auto Focus range and surrounding brightness are different. There is a vertical smear This is a phenomenon that occurs on the image.
  • Page 168: About The Software

    About the Software For details about the software, refer to the “Software User Guide” (PDF file). Other Problems Problem Cause Cannot load the SD The card is facing the wrong way. memory card. The camera does not Battery is running low. operate even when the buttons are pressed.
  • Page 169: Warning Messages Under Windows Xp Service Pack 2

    Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 When software for your Ricoh digital camera is used on a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed, the following warning message may appear at software activation or USB connection. With this in mind, refer to the following:...
  • Page 170 If you clicked the [Keep Blocking] button: Follow the steps below to check the Windows Firewall settings. Click [Start] and then [Control Panel]. Double-click [Windows Firewall]. If [Windows Firewall] is not displayed, click [Switch to Classic View] at the top left of the window.
  • Page 171: Appendices

    Appendices A. Specifications General Video Signal Format NTSC, PAL Power Source Voltage Rechargeable Battery (3.7 V) × 1 External (AC adapter): 3.8 V External Dimensions 95.0 mm (W) × 53.0 mm (H) × 26.0 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Weight Camera: Approximately 135 g (excluding battery, strap) Accessories: Approximately 30 g (battery, strap) Tripod Hole Shape...
  • Page 172 Distance Control • AF Method • AF Measurement Range Internal Flash • Method • Shooting Distance • Operating Modes Date Maintain Time Image Data Record/Playback Part Pixels • Still Image • Text • Movie File Formats • Still Image • Text •...
  • Page 173: Optional Accessories

    B. Optional Accessories The Caplio R4 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item Model AC adapter AC-4c Rechargeable battery DB-60 Battery charger BJ-6 Soft case SC-60 Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended.
  • Page 174: Using Scene Modes With Functions

    Caution • Use the AC adapter with the battery/card cover open. Do not close the cover forcibly. • The camera cannot be used with a tripod. • Be sure to securely connect the AC adapter cord and plug. • When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the power outlet.
  • Page 175: Available Menu Items By Mode

    D. Available Menu Items By Mode Movie Mode Setting Options MOVIE SIZE [320], 160 FRAME RATE 15FPS, [30FPS] FOCUS [MULTI AF], SPOT AF, MF, SNAP, A WHITE BALANCE [AUTO], Scene Mode Setting PIC QUALITY/SIZE SIZE DENSITY FOCUS PHOTOMETRY SHARPNESS CONT. MODE COLOR DEPTH AUTO BRACKET TIME EXPOSURE...
  • Page 176: Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When Camera Is Turned Off

    E. Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is Turned Off Turning the camera off may reset some function settings to their defaults. The table below indicates whether or not the function is reset to its default when the camera is turned off. Menu Function SETUP...
  • Page 177: Number Of Images That Can Be Stored In Internal Memory/Sd Memory Card

    Menu Function IMAGE WITH SOUND Self-timer Flash Macro shooting DENSITY (TEXT MODE) SLOW SHUTTER LMT MOVIE SIZE (Movie Mode) FRAME RATE SIZE (TEXT MODE) Maximum brightness Camera shake correction Playback VOL. SETTINGS F. Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded in the internal memory and onto an SD memory...
  • Page 178: Using Your Camera Abroad

    Picture Mode Image Size Quality Movie 15FPS 320 × 240 30FPS 320 × 240 15FPS 160 × 120 30FPS 160 × 120 Sound Note • The number of remaining shots displayed on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject.
  • Page 179: Cautions On Use

    H. Cautions on Use • This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the country in which the camera was purchased. • Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefore.
  • Page 180: Care And Storage

    • After use at the beach or around chemicals, wipe it off particularly carefully. • In the unlikely event that your camera fails to work properly, please consult your Ricoh Repair Center. There are high voltage circuits in this camera. As this is dangerous, do not dismantle this camera under any circumstances.
  • Page 181: Error Messages

    J. Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action. Error Message INSERT CARD SET DATE. FILE NUMBER OVER LIMIT UNMATCHED FILE INSUFFICIENT MEMORY. CONTINUE? PROTECTED CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED. PRINT SETTINGS CANNOT BE SET FOR THIS FILE. INSUFFICIENT MEMORY FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY FORMAT CARD...
  • Page 182: Warranty And Servicing

    In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh service office. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh service office.
  • Page 183: Information To The User

    (1) This device may cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. RICOH CORPORATION 5 Dedrick Place, West Caldwell NJ, 07006 Tel.: 1-800-225-1899 Note to Users in Canada Note: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003...
  • Page 184: Index

    Index AC Adapter ... 11, 171 Acrobat Reader... 139 ADJ BTN. SET.1/2 ... 115 ADJ. Button... 13, 59, 96 AF target shift... 87 AF Window... 12 AUTO BRACKET ... 72 Auto Focus (AF)... 64 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp ... 13, 31, 37 AUTO POWER OFF ...
  • Page 185 RESIZE ... 107 RESTORE DEFAULTS... 85 RICOH Gate La... 137, 155 S (Stream)-CONT ... 89 SCENE Button ... 13, 39 Scene Mode... 38 SD Memory Card ... 18, 20, 43 Self-Timer ... 88 SEQUENTIAL NO... 120 SETUP menu ... 110 SHARPNESS...
  • Page 187 Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) (from outside of the UK) Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) (außerhalb Deutschlands) +49 6331 268 438 France (à partir de la France) (en dehors de la France) +49 6331 268 409 Italia (dall’Italia) (dall’estero) España (desde España)
  • Page 188: If A Problem Arises

    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” (P.161) in this manual. If the issues still persist, please contact a Ricoh office. Ricoh Offices Ricoh Company, Ltd.

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