3. Please read as needed: Operation Manual (this manual) This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio RX. To get the most out of your Caplio RX, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary.
Contents Using These Manuals ... 2 1. Please read this first: ...2 2. For basic information: ... 2 3. Please read as needed:...2 Using This Guide... 2 Display examples: ...2 Terms: ...2 Symbols: ...2 Contents... 3 Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started Checking that Everything is Packed...
For Windows XP... 124 Downloading Pictures to Your Computer... 126 For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP ... 126 How to Use RICOH Gate La... 127 The RICOH Gate La Window ... 127 How to Use the Optional Settings ... 128 How to Use the Background Illustration Settings ... 129 Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card 129 Images in an SD Memory Card ...
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ... 154 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 ...155 For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3... 156 How to Use RICOH Gate La ... 157 The RICOH Gate La Window ...157 How to Use Optional Settings... 158 Appendices A.
Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started This section explains how to get your camera ready, from taking it out of the package to preparing to shoot.
Checking that Every- thing is Packed The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed. Caplio RX AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) Handstrap AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV unit.
Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4a) Used for power supply from a home outlet to the camera. Connect this adapter for long- time play or image transfer to a personal computer. Battery Charger (BJ-2) Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) Other products sold separately: •...
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Rear View Left Side, looking from the front Bottom 1. Flash Lamp 2. Auto Focus Lamp 3. Viewfinder 4. Power Button (see P.16) 5. Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button (see P.43) 6. z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button (see P.43) 7. # Button/Q (Quick Review) Button (see P.78) 8.
However, they last a long time as com- Function pared with AA Alkaline Batteries when used with a digital camera. • Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) This battery is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again.
• The number of shots is for reference only. If the camera is used for long periods od time for setting and playback, the shooting time (the number of shots) will decrease. • Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used. •...
• Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used. • With AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6), the num- ber of shots may differ depending on the batteries. • Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long period of time.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. • Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. • Use the battery charger BJ-2 (sold sepa- rately) to recharge the battery. •...
Open the power (DC input) cable cover and take the cable out. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Plug the power cord into an out- let. • Be sure to firmly attach cables and plug in cords.
Turning the Power On/ The camera is switched On and Off as fol- lows. Turning the Camera On Press the power button. After the start sound, the flash lamp and auto-focus lamp blink alternately for sev- eral seconds. When the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, the setting screens for language and date/time are displayed sequentially.
Inserting an SD Mem- ory Card (Available in Stores) You can record the still images and movies you have taken in the camera's internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). Protecting your images from being deleted If you move the SD mem- ory card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still...
Make sure the card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. When loading the SD Memory Card, take care not to get any dirt on the card's metal parts.
How to Use the LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for playing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and settings are displayed on the screen of the LCD Monitor. Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures (When the shutter release button is half-pressed) Still Image Mode...
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5. Flash Mode Types * A musical note is dis- played for an image shot with sound. 6.PHOTOMETRY (No Display) 7. Macro Shooting 8. Picture Quality 9. Remaining Number of (Value) Still Images 10. Image Size (Setting Value) 11. ISO SETTING (Setting Value) 12.
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Symbol 18. Self-timer After 10 Seconds After 2 Seconds 19. Date/Time 20. INTERVAL Interval 21. Camera Shake 22. Aperture Value 23. Shutter Speed 24. Remaining Recording (Value) Time 25. Recording Time (Value) • The following symbols and corresponding numerals are displayed in orange if the initial setting is changed: WHITE BALANCE FOCUS...
The Screen During Playback Still Image Mode 1. PROTECT 2. DPOF 3. Playback data source 4. Mode Types * A musical note is displayed for an image shot with sound. 5. Picture Quality 6. Number of Playback Files 7. Total number of files 8.
Switching the Screen Display If you press DISP., you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between dis- play/no display of symbols, etc. When Shooting Pressing the DISP. button changes the LCD monitor display. Display Symbols LCD monitor off (Synchro-Monitor Mode) •...
Synchro Monitor Mode In Synchro Monitor mode, the LCD monitor is kept off (no display) except during the following camera operations. This mode is effective for saving power consumption. Half-press the shutter button. The LCD Monitor is tuned on and you can confirm composition. After you finish shooting with Full-Press, the LCD Monitor will automatically turn off.
Button Functions The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons. • Power Button, see P.16. • Mode Dial, see P.11. • Shutter Button, see P.34. Button Shooting Mode D (Delete)/ If you press the button in Shooting T (Self-timer) Button Mode, self-timer mode is activated and you can take photos using the self-timer (see P.51).
The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu To display the menu: To switch between menu screens (Shooting Menu): To select an item: To select a setting value (shooting menu): To implement a confirma- tion screen (shooting menu): To select an item you want to implement (playback menu): To return to the shooting...
• On the setting selection screen, the item with the orange played is the current setting. Even if you change the setting by mov- ing the blue indicator, until you finalize the setting the orange indicator remains to show what the previous setting was. •...
Screens Default values set when you purchased your camera are surrounded by brackets in the selection options. Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode) In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into three screens. You can select a screen with the #$ buttons. Setting PIC QUALITY/SIZE FOCUS...
Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) In Movie Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting MOVIE SIZE [320]/160 FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/ WHITE BALANCE Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode) In Scene Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into two screens. You can select a screen with the #$ buttons. Setting PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640...
Shooting Menu (Text Mode) In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting DENSITY SIZE IMAGE WITH SOUND DATE IMPRINT Playback Menu In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DPOF RESIZE COPY TO CARD Option DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT 2048/[1280]...
Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode) In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene. Symbol PORTRAIT SPORT LANDSCAPE NIGHTSCAPE TEXT MODE HIGH SENSITIVITY Setting Content Refer to P.38 P.38 P.38 P.38 P.38 P.38...
Setup Screen (Setup Mode) This screen is displayed in Setup Mode. The Shooting menu is divided into two screens. You can select a screen with the !" buttons. Setting CARD FORMAT IN FORMAT LCD BRIGHTNESS ADJ. BUTT. SET. BEEP SOUND LCD CONFIRM.
How to Hold the Camera If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, the still image might not come out clearly (due to camera shake). The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake should be avoided under the current shooting condition.
If the camera cannot automatically focus, the crosshairs in the center of the LCD monitor turn red and the auto-focus lamp in the lower left of the viewfinder blinks in green. Auto focus lamp Crosshair Color of Auto focus lamp crosshairs Before focusing White...
Once the shot is in focus, the exposure and white balance are fixed and the crosshair in the center of the LCD Moni- tor turns green, as does the auto-focus lamp in the lower left of the Viewfinder. Check one of these to make sure the subject is in focus.
When the Subject is not Centered on Your Com- position (Focus Lock) When the subject of your composition is not centered, you can compose your picture after setting the focus and then shoot. This method is called "Focus-Lock." Example: Taking a photograph of the castle in the background with the camera focused on a person in front.
Shooting with Scenery- Matching If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of shooting modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for the scene. You can select a mode from the following six types, in Scene Mode. PORTRAIT This is best for taking pictures of people.
To select a Scene Mode, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode). The scene-selection screen appears. Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select the mode you want to use. Press the O O button. The camera switches to the Scene Mode shooting screen and the symbol of the Mode you selected is displayed in the...
Shooting with Multi-Shot If you switch to Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images. This is convenient when you want to capture the moment. There are three ways to shoot Multi-Shots, "CONT", "SCONT" and "MCONT". CONT (Multi-Shot) As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures con- tinue to be taken.
• The maximum number of images that can be shot in Multi-Shot mode depends on the image size and picture quality settings as follows: F2048 N2048 F1280 N1280 • While shooting with Multi-Shot, the LCD Monitor display turns off. Compose your picture and secure it using a tripod, or use the Viewfinder.
Shooting with Multi-Shot Operation continued from the previous page: Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter but- ton. As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. As soon as you release the shut- ter button, shooting stops.
Shooting with Optical Zoom If you use the z (Telephoto): T/ Z (Wide- angle): W buttons, you can alter the size of the subject in your photo without having to change your distance from the subject. (Equivalent to a 35mm camera's 28 to 100mm zoom.) Optical Zoom This function enlarges your subject by mov-...
Shooting with the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom function enlarges images by processing them. When you use the digital zoom, pressing the z (Telephoto) button enlarges the subject even more than the specified enlargement ratio (optical zoom). (Maximum of 3.4 magnification.) To shoot with the Digital Zoom, follow the steps below.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo) Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). This fea- ture is good for shooting flowers, insects and other small subjects, because you can get a close-up of one centimeter (1/2 inch) from the subject.
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Press the ADJ. button four times (five times if the ADJ. button has the fourth function). Shift the cross to the subject with the !" !" !"#$ !" #$ buttons for focusing. Press the O O button. Half-press the shutter button. The camera focuses on the cross.
Recording Voice Memos The voice recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card. Capacity Recording time 32MB 64MB 132 min 13 s 128MB 267 min 17 s • The internal memory allows the same recording time as an 8MB SD memory card.
Using the Flash If you press the F (Flash) button, you can switch into Flash Mode (Flash, Flash Off, and other settings). Switch settings according to time, conditions and your preference, and shoot your pictures. From the front edge of the lens, flashlight reaches about 0.2 to 3.0 m (W) or about 0.14 to 2.5 m (T) when ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO.
Using the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. If the person who takes the photo wants to be in the still image as well, it is convenient to use a setting of ten seconds;...
Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) You can shoot a still image with a voice memo. After the still image is stored, voice recording starts automatically and can con- tinue for up to eight seconds. This function is useful for adding comments on the status or contents of subject.
Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button The ADJ button allows exposure correction, white balancing, and ISO sensitivity setting by fewer operations. You can also register a function other than these adjustment functions to the ADJ button. If a frequently used function is registered, they can be set easily by fewer button opera- tions.
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. Normally, if your subject is centered, back- light compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can change the exposure setting.
Press the O O button. Exposure Compensation settings are completed and the setting value appears in the right-hand portion of the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure) To change the exposure compensation set- ting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.
Using Natural and Artifi- cial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) With a normal camera, a white subject may not be reproduced as white depending on lighting around the subject. Digital cameras have a function called White Balance, which automatically adjusts white balance so white subjects are reproduced as white.
If you select (One Push) Press !" !" to select !" !" Push).‘ Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture. Press the $ $ $ $ button. White Balance is set. If the result is not as expected, repeat steps 4 and 5 to change the settings as many times as required.
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Press the O O or # # # # button. White Balance settings are complete. Press the M M button. The Shooting Menu closes and the set- ting value is displayed on the upper left of the screen. Only except for scene mode, This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.
However, the images become rough. A digital camera can automatically vary the sensitivity (AUTO). Usually use your camera in the AUTO mode. The ISO sensitivity can be selected from...
Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sen- sitivity) To change the ISO sensitivity setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 ing Mode). Press the M M button. The Shooting menu appears. Press the #$ #$ buttons to switch between displays as required.
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DEN- SITY) When you are shooting text, you can change the DENSITY settings. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT. Text Density setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu. For information on how to shoot text, see P.38.
Using the Shooting Menu (Text Den- sity) To change the Text Density setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode). The Scene selection screen appears. Press the !" !" !" buttons to select !"...
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BAL- ANCE BRACKET) Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. The first image is reddish, the second one is equal to the current setting, and the third one is bluish.
Choosing Picture Qual- ity Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The size of a stored still image and movie files depends on picture quality and size set- tings. About Picture Quality Mode When still images and movies are saved as image files, the image data is saved in a compressed file.
Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select a picture quality/size. Press the O O or # # # # button. Picture Quality/Image Size settings are completed. Press the M M button. The Shooting Menu closes and the set- ting value is displayed on the upper-right of the screen.
Press the M M button. The Shooting menu disappears and the setting is displayed at the upper right of the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. Changing the Image Size of a Movie Image Quality Mode settings cannot be made for movies.
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus). You can be united also with the subject in the macro distance. You can also shoot with a fixed shooting dis- tance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set to either Snapshot or Infinity ( ).
Shooting at a Fixed Distance To shoot with the shooting distance fixed, fol- low the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 ing Mode) or 3 3 (Movie Mode). Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode), and select a scene to have the camera ready.
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Meter- ing Methods available: MULTI, CENTRE, and SPOT. MULTI (No Symbol) The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to photometry for overall decision.
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. By default, your camera is set to Normal. To make changes to the sharpness of still images, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 ing Mode).
Shooting Consecutively with Different Expo- sures (AUTO BRACKET) The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots, with the specified exposure value as standard, at three exposure levels, at -0.5EV, 0, and +0.5EV. • By default, your camera is set to OFF. •...
Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE) If you set the camera to TIME EXPOSURE, when you shoot, the shutter stays open for the time specified. By setting an exposure time, you can capture the track of moving subjects such as fireworks and car lights, when you shoot a night scene.
Shooting Pictures Auto- matically at Set Inter- vals (INTERVAL) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 30 sec- onds to 3 hours, in increments of 30 seconds. By default, your camera is set to OFF.
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• In steps 5 to 7, if you press and hold the (up/down/left/right arrow) buttons, you can quickly raise or lower the setting value. • If you use batteries for power, you may exhaust the batteries. Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recom- mended.
Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) You can stamp the date on the bottom right of your still images. You can choose to display the date in one of two formats, Date (Y/M/D) or Date and Time (Y/M/D/H:M). •...
Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) You can restore the Shooting Menu defaults, returning the settings to what they were at the time of purchase. To restore the Shooting Menu to its initial set- tings, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 ing Mode).
Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds You can display still images or movies on the LCD Monitor to check them, and delete unwanted ones. You can also hear a recorded sound from the speaker. It is recommended that you plug in the AC Adapter when- ever viewing still images or movies on the LCD Monitor.
Viewing the Photo You Just Took (Quick Review) Right after shooting a still image, if you want to see it immediately, you can display the shot in Shooting Mode. This function is called Quick Review. For movies, the first frame appears as a still image.
Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie The movie or still image you displayed using the Q (Quick Review) button can be deleted by pressing the D (DELETE) button. To delete a still image or movie that is dis- played, follow the steps below. While using the Quick Review function, press the D D D D (Delete) button.
Move to the still image you want to view using the #$ If you press the $ button, you can view the next still image or movie. If you press the # button, you can view the previous still image or movie. If you press and hold either the # or the $ button, you can move quickly between images.
Press the z (telephoto) button Fast Forward during play. Press the Z (Wide-Angle) but- Rewind ton during play. Pause/Playback Press the shutter button. Go on pressing the z (tele- Slow Playback photo) button during pause. Go on pressing the Z (Wide- Slow Rewind Angle) button during pause.
Press the shutter button. The sound is played back. If the lens is out, it retracts into the camera, and then the sound is played back. Press the z (telephoto) button Fast Forward during playback. Press the Z (Wide-Angle) but- Rewind ton during playback.
Viewing Thumbnail Images on the LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor screen is split into six thumbnail images, allowing you to view your still images or movies at one glance (Thumb- nail Display). To view the Thumbnail Display and select the still image for viewing, follow the steps below.
Enlarged Viewing When you are displaying a still image, if you press the 8 (Enlarged View) button, you can display the still image up to 3.4 times larger. If you select a still image or movie you want to see from Thumbnail Display Mode, you can view it normally with just the one shot displayed.
Press the DISP. button to turn on or off the bar display at the lower part of the LCD mon- itor. For how to shoot images in S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot mode, see P.40. Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can show the recorded still images, mov- ies, and sound files sequentially on the LCD...
Viewing on a Television You can also view the still images and mov- ies you have taken on a TV screen. The cam- era displays everything on the TV screen just as on its LCD Monitor. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera.
Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds You can easily delete still images, movies, and sounds that have not come out right. The following are the three ways to delete photos: • One shot at a time • All frames at once • Select multiple frames to delete together Still images and movies set to Protect cannot be deleted.
Press the $ $ $ $ button to select [YES]. Press the O O button. The display indicates deletion is in pro- cess; once finished, the playback screen returns. • For how to display still images (or movies), see P.79. •...
About the Direct Print Function The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer, by con- necting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer. You cannot print movies (.AVI) with this func- tion.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. Check that the camera’s power is off. Check that the printer’s power is off. Load paper into the printer and check that the printer is ready to print. Connect one end of the USB cable provided to the USB port of your printer.
• The items available vary depending on the functions of the printer. • If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button. Also, items that are not available on the printer do not appear.
The following items are available: Item Name Function PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size. PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type. LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a sheet of paper. DATE PRINT Selects whether to print the date (shoot- ing date).
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Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ $ $ $ button to display the detailed options screen. The following items are available: Item Name PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size. PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type. LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a sheet of paper.
Section 6 About Other Functions The camera has functions to protect still images and mov- ies from being inadvertently deleted, to copy those from the internal memory onto a memory card, and to set still images for a Print Service. These management functions are explained here.
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) You can protect still images from being acci- dentally deleted. There are 3 methods of making Protect set- tings: • One shot at a time • All frames at once • Select multiple frames to protect together Protected still images, movies, and sounds cannot be deleted normally.
Press the " " " " button to select [PROTECT] and then press the O button. Press the $ $ $ $ button to select [ALL FILES]. Confirm you are choosing [SELECT] and then press O When set to Protect, the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen.
Press the !" !" !"#$ !" #$ buttons to select the still image, movie, or sound you wish to protect and press the O O button. The Protect symbol appears in the upper-right corner of the first still image, movie, or sound. Repeat Step 6 to select all the still images, movies, and sounds you wish to protect.
The still images recorded on an SD Memory Card can be printed out if you take them to a shop that offers a digital camera print ser- vice. To use a print service, it is necessary to make settings required for printing. These settings are called DPOF (Dee-Pof) settings.
Setting DPOF for a Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 back Mode). Press the M M button. The Playback menu appears. Press " " " " button to select [DPOF] and press the O O button.
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Press the !" !" !" buttons to set the !" number of copies to print. Press the ! button to increase the num- ber, or the " button to decrease it. Press the #$ #$ buttons to select the next still image for which you wish to make the DPOF set- ting.
Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to additionally create a file of a differ- ent image size. The selectable image sizes are 640 x 480 and 1280 x 960 in Normal Mode. •...
Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (CARD FORMAT) If an error message "This card cannot be used." is displayed, or if you have formatted a card with a computer or some other device, it will be necessary to format the SD Memory Card prior to use.
If you have images that you do not want to erase stored on the internal memory, please con- tact the Ricoh Service offices prior to format- ting it. To format an SD Memory card, follow the steps below.
Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.) Each time the ADJ. button is pressed, the camera displays the setting screen in the order of exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. Possible Settings OFF (Set at purchase) (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) AF/MF (FOCUS) SHARP (SHARPNESS) (PHOTOMETRY)
Changing the Operation Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) During operations, the camera makes three types of sounds - start sound, shutter release sound, and beep sound. Start sound : Sound when the camera power is turned on. Shutter release sound : Sound when the shutter release button is pressed.
Changing Auto Power- Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) If you do not operate the camera for the set period of time, it will shut off automatically (Auto Power-off) to conserve battery power. At the time of purchase, Auto Power-Off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting.
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD Memory Card or in internal memory, with a consecutively numbered file name automatically assigned. When you are switching SD Memory Cards, you can set your camera to continue consec- utive numbering from the previously loaded SD Memory Card.
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (Power- Save) You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries. The display on the LCD Monitor will turn off. Press the Q (Quick Review) button or the M button to turn the LCD Monitor Dis- play on, and then press them again to turn the display off.
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 screen is explained here. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) You can change the language displayed on the LCD Monitor. Possible Settings JPN (Japanese) ENG (English) (Default) FRE (French) GER (German) ITA (Italian) ESP (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Traditional Chinese) (korean) To change the display language, follow the steps below.
Chapter 2 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Win- dows) Section 1 Installing Software This section explains the process of installing the provided software onto your computer. Please do not connect your camera to the com- puter before installing the software for download- ing.
Optional Software Acrobat Reader DirectX ListEditor, Caplio Setting, and Caplio Server are for a Ricoh camera other than this camera. For details about these applications, see the documentation that came with the camera. Software and OS Applicability Table The software that can be used differs according to the OS in use, as indicated in the table below.
System Requirements for Using the Provided Soft- ware The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating Systems Supported Memory Hard drive space required for installation Display resolution Display colors CD-ROM drive USB port •...
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer This section shows how to download images to your computer by using the Caplio CD-ROM included with the camera. Install the software. To download your images to the com- puter, install Caplio Software first. Install the following software products, if necessary: •...
Installation For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 In Windows 2000, only a user with adminis- trative privileges can perform installation. Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer. If you have already connected your cam- era to the computer and the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen was displayed, click [Cancel], disconnect the cable between the camera and computer, and...
• If the screen from step 3 is not displayed automatically, take the following steps. Double-click the [My Computer] icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. Double-click the AutoRun file (Auto- run.exe) displayed in the CD-ROM drive window. • You may need to restart your computer after installation.
For Windows XP In Windows XP, only a user with administra- tive privileges can install the software. Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer. If you have already connected your cam- era to the computer and the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen was displayed, click [Cancel], disconnect the cable between the camera and computer, and...
Uninstalling the Software (For Win- dows XP) When you want to remove the software, fol- low the steps below (this operation is called uninstallation). For Windows XP, only a user with administra- tive privileges can uninstall the software. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar.
Installing Other Software In addition to the Caplio Software, you can also install the following software from the CD-ROM provided. • Acrobat Reader • DirectX Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable.
[Include this location in the search] and then press the [Browse] button. Browse to the folder where the WIA driver was installed (by default this should be C:\Pro- gram Files\CaplioSoftware\WIA driver) and then select [Next]. The WIA Driver is installed. The[Caplio RX] screen appears.
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[Scanner and Camera Wizard]. • Leaving the [Always use this program for this action] check box unchecked will cause the [Caplio RX] 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 Scanner and Camera Wizard for image transfers.
[OK]. Loads from the SD mem- ory card • Before closing RICOH Gate La, if you turn • After exiting RICOH Gate La by pressing • You can change the folder for downloading • For how to change the Save Destination •...
How to Use RICOH Gate La When you are in the RICOH Gate La window, you can specify settings for each of the vari- ous functions, such as automatically saving when connected, the destination for down- loading images (save destination), and so on.
How to Use the Optional Settings If you select [Option settings] from the menu displayed on a button in the RICOH Gate La window, the [Option settings] dialog box appears. Item [Automatically save on connection] [Destination folder] [Create folder] [The same image will not be saved.]...
Gate La window from three types of patterns. If you select [Background illustration setting] from the menu displayed by the [MENU] but- ton in the RICOH Gate La window, the [Back- ground illustration settings] dialog box appears. 1. [Background illustration pattern] Select the pattern you wish to use from the three available.
Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) DU-10x enables you to view downloaded images at a glance as well as edit, rotate and resave images. This section explains how to use DU-10x. DU-10x runs in a Windows environment.
Starting and Exiting DU- There are two methods for starting DU-10x: • Auto Start from RICOH Gate La In the RICOH Gate La option settings, if the Application Software is set to DU-10x, and if [After saving, launch Application soft-...
Selecting this option displays the images in all subfolders as thumbnails. e. Start List Editor This is used for a Ricoh camera other than this model. Normally, it is disabled. 3. Thumbnail Image The reduced images are displayed at one glance.
Switching the Ordering of Images Displayed thumbnail images are ordered according to date (descending order). You can change the ordering method to by file type or by name. You can also choose whether each of the above is ordered accord- ing to ascending or descending order.
3. Medium 4. Medium+memo 5. Medium+GPS 6. Small Medium+memo and Medium+GPS are used for a Ricoh camera other than this model. Normally, they are disabled. Viewing Images in a Slide Show You can view images sequentially and auto- matically in either a slide show (selected images only) or auto slide show (all images).
The [slide show] dialog box is displayed, so make the neces- sary settings. Click the [Run] button. The slide show begins. Running a slide show Type of slide show [AUTO] [ESC] Key is selected in step 3 [MANUAL] [ESC] Key is selected in step 3 Left-click Mouse...
How to Use the Slide Show Dialog You can make slide show display settings in the [slide show] dialog box. 1. [Operating method] Select either Auto slide show (the slides are played automatically, in order) or Man- ual (switch frames by clicking the mouse button or pressing the [Enter] key).
Copying a Reduced Image File You can reduce an image shown on the Thumbnail Display screen and copy it onto the clipboard. Available scale options are 100%, 1/2, 1/3, 1/ 4, and 1/8. For example, when you paste a shot image onto a Windows application document and find the image too large for your document size, you can reduce the image using this...
Caplio G3 Model S Caplio Pro G3 Caplio G4 Caplio G4wide Caplio 400G wide Caplio RX indicates that the camera support the function. O indicates that the camera does not support the function. Functions You Can Use The table below shows a list of functions you...
Using the Keyboard Click an image you want to delete in the Thumbnail Display Area. Press the [DELETE] Key on your keyboard. The confirmation message appears. Click [OK]. Viewing Image Information You can display image information, such as the date and time a photo was shot, the size of the image, and so on.
Displaying the Viewer Screen If you use the Viewer screen, images are dis- played at full size, not as thumbnails. To open the Viewer screen, follow one of the steps below. • Double click the image you want to display from the thumbnail selection.
Printing an Image You can print a thumbnail display image. There are ten layouts available. To Print an Image To print an image, follow the steps below. Select [Print Setup] from the [File] menu. The [Print Setup] dialog box appears. Select a layout in [Print Type].
Checking the Printing Layout You can check the print preview before print- ing. Select [Print Preview] from the [File] menu. The print preview screen appears. Functions of the buttons shown at the top of the screen are as follows: [Print] : Displays the [Print] dialog box to start print- ing.
Chapter 3 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Macin- tosh) Section 1 Installing Software This section explains how to install the required software on your computer. • For the rest of this explanation, still images and movies will be referred to together as "file". •...
Using the Software Provided The Caplio CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains software for downloading images from the camera to a computer and displaying them on it. The following software is included. RICOH Gate La for Macintosh USB driver Mounter...
System Requirements The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating System Macintosh Internal Memory Application allocated Memory (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) Hard Disc Drive Capacity Display Resolution Display Colors CD-ROM Drive USB Port...
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer This section shows the flow of downloading images to your computer by using the Caplio CD- ROM included with the camera. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Install the software. Connect the camera to your computer. Download images to the computer.
Installation For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM icon is displayed on the desktop. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and open the [MacOS9] folder. The [Caplio Installer] icon appears. Double-click the Installer [Caplio Installer] icon.
For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the CD-ROM provided into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then open the Mac OS X folder. The [Caplio Mounter.pkg] icon appears. Double-click the Mounter icon [Caplio Mounter.pkg].
To remove (uninstall) the software from your Macintosh, drag and drop the installed file into the Trash. Please remove the following files from their respective folders. File Name RICOH Gate La RICOH Gate La Prefs Caplio Mounter Caplio Mounter Prefs Caplio USB Driver Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3) When you want to remove the software, follow the steps below.
Downloading methods differ (as described in the following table) depending on the envi- ronment used. Follow the steps in the refer- ence pages to download. For Mac OS 8.6 to Download using RICOH 9.2.2 Gate La. For Mac OS X 10.1.2 Download using the to 10.3...
When using the Mounter, you cannot write data onto an SD memory card. • If you want to start RICOH Gate La when the camera is not connected, double-click the [RICOH Gate La] icon in the Control Panel folder, which is inside the System Folder.
For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Your camera turns on. When an SD Memory Card is not loaded, the [Caplio] icon is displayed and you can view the image files stored in inter- nal memory.
How to Use RICOH Gate When you are in the RICOH Gate La window, you can specify settings for each of the vari- ous functions, such as automatically saving when connected, the destination for down- loading images (save destination), and so on.
How to Use Optional Settings If you select [Optional Settings] from the [RICOH Gate Settings] menu, the [Optional Settings] dialog box appears. Item [Automatically save on If you check this box, once your camera is connected to the computer, the images connection] are automatically downloaded and saved.
A. Specifications Camera General Video Signal Format Power Source Voltage External Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Storage Temperature Range Camera Parts Image Pickup Used Lens Focal Length Minimum shooting range Macro Shooting Distance Digital Zoom Monitor Display Parts Screen Size Type Pixel Count...
DC In Video Out Date Maintain Time Memory Cards that can Record, Playback Memory Type B. Optional Accessories The Caplio RX can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item AC Adapter PC Card Adapter Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger...
C. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded onto an SD memory card at various image size and picture quality settings. Mode Picture Quality Still Image Text Movie Sound The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject.
E. Cautions on Use • Be sure not to drop or apply any sudden force to the camera. • Firing the flash consecutively may heat the firing unit. Do not fire it consecutively more than necessary. • Do not fire the flash near eyes, or view the sun or other strong light directly through the view- finder.
(available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off. • 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.
G. Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Ricoh Service Center. Power Supply Symptom The power does not Batteries are not loaded. Or they are exhausted. Load the batteries correctly. Recharge or use the come on.
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Shooting Symptom I cannot check shot The image confirmation time is too short. images. Images do not The power is not on. Or the LCD Monitor is dark. Turn the power on. Or adjust the brightness of appear on the LCD Monitor.
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Shooting Symptom The date, or record- The screen display function is set to No Display. Press the DISP. button and switch display. ing information does not appear. The brightness of the You are using it in a dark place or when Auto LCD Monitor Focus range and surrounding brightness are dif- changes during AF.
Other Problems Symptom Cannot load the The card is facing the wrong way. Memory Card. Even when the cam- Batteries are running low. era's buttons are pressed, it does not operate. Camera Malfunction. The date is wrong. The correct date/time are not set. The date set has dis- The batteries were removed.
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7. On the [Device Manager] tab page displayed, click [+] on the left side of [Other Devices]. 8. Check if there is [Caplio RX] below it. If there is, click [Caplio RX], and then click the [Delete] button at the bottom of the [Device Manager] tab. The entry [Caplio RX] is deleted.
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8. On the [Device Manager] screen displayed, click [+] on the left side of [Other Devices]. 9. Check if there is [Caplio RX] below it. If there is, click [Caplio RX], and then click the [Delete] button at the bottom of the [Device Manager] tab. The entry [Caplio RX] is deleted.
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8. On the [Device Manager] page displayed, click [+] on the left side of [Port COM/LPT] to open. 9. Check whether or not there is an unknown device symbol (!) indicated for [Ricoh Camera Port]. If there is, select it, and then click the [Delete] button at the bottom of the [Device Man- ager] tab to delete it.
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8. On the [Hardware] tab page displayed, click the [Device Manager] button. 9. On the [Device Manager] screen displayed, click [+] on the left side of [Other Devices]. 10.Check if there is [Caplio RX] below it. If there is, right-click [Caplio RX] to display the menu and select [Update Driver].
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6. On the [Device Manager] tab page displayed, click the [+] on the left side of [Port COM/LPT]. 7. Click [Ricoh Camera Port] under [Port COM/LPT], and then click the [Properties] button at the bottom of the [Device Manager] tab.
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Symptom 2 Even if you check [The same image will not be saved] in the Ricoh Gate La Optional Settings, the same images are loaded into your computer. Measure The camera's clock is incorrectly set or the camera's clock information has been reset. To allow the [The same image will not be saved] function to work properly, the camera's clock information must be set properly.
H. Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the LCD Monitor, take the corresponding action Error Message INSERT CARD SET DATE FILE NUMBER OVER UNMATCHED FILE INSUFFICCIENT MEMORY. CONTINUE? PROTECTED WRITE-PROTECTED PRINT SETTINGS CANNOT BE SET FOR THIS FILE.
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.
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An AC adapter with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Product Name: DIGITAL CAMERA Model Number: Caplio RX This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) (from outside of the UK) Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) (au erhalb Deutschlands) France (àpartir de la France) (en dehors de la France) Italia (dall'Italia) (dall'estro) Espana (desde España) (desde fuera de España) Nederland (binnen Nederland) (vanuit het buitenland)
How to Focus 34 How to Hold the Camera 34 How to Use DU-10x 131 How to Use RICOH Gate La 127 How to Use the LCD Monitor 19 How to Use the Mode Dial 11 IMAGE WITH SOUND 52...
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Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode) 29 Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode) 28 Shooting Menu (Text Mode 30 Shooting Movies 42 Shooting Still Images 35 Shooting with Multi-Shot 40 Shooting with Scenery-Matching 38 SLIDE SHOW 85 Slow Synchronized 50 Specifications 160 SPORTS 38 Switching the Screen Display 23...
Using These Manuals ... 2 1. Please read this first: ...2 2. For basic information: ... 2 3. Please read as needed:...2 Using This Guide... 2 Display examples: ...2 Terms: ...2 Symbols: ...2 Contents... 3 Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started Checking that Everything is Packed...
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For Windows XP... 124 Downloading Pictures to Your Computer... 126 For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP ... 126 How to Use RICOH Gate La... 127 The RICOH Gate La Window ... 127 How to Use the Optional Settings ... 128 How to Use the Background Illustration Settings ... 129 Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card 129 Images in an SD Memory Card ...
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Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ... 154 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 ... 155 For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3... 156 How to Use RICOH Gate La ... 157 The RICOH Gate La Window ... 157 How to Use Optional Settings... 158 Appendices A.