Page 1: Basic Operations
Camera User Guide The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Basic Operations Advanced Operations If you are using the camera for the Read this section when you want first time, read this section. to learn more about the different camera functions.
Page 2 • Reorient the TV or radio antenna. • Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets. 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.
Page 3: Using The Manuals
Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your Caplio 500Gwide. “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 4: Key Features
Key Features Rugged camera body stands up to water, dust and shocks The camera body is water resistant (JIS protection grade 7, IEC IP67), dust resistant (JIS protection grade 6, IEC IP67) and shock resistant when dropped from a height of up to 1 meter.
Page 5 Shooting in CALS Mode eliminates the need to make picture settings (P.44) Turn the mode dial to K to fix the pixel count of the captured data to 1M and the file volume to less than 400 KB. Captured images can be attached to e-mail or submitted as official public works pictures (based on Japanese standards).
Page 6 Skew Correction Mode helps straighten skewed images (P.40) In Skew Correction Mode, a rectangular object shot at an angle can be straightened to look as if it were shot squarely. With the simple touch of a button, you can straighten skewed images of objects such as a message board, a display panel, or a name card.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Using the Manuals................. 1 Key Features ................. 2 Contents ..................5 Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ................. 12 Names of Parts................14 How to Use the Mode Dial............16 LCD Monitor Display ..............
Page 8 Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions Using the ADJ. Button ..............58 Settings by Mode ..................58 Changing the Text Density (SCENE)............59 Shifting the AF Target (Macro)..............60 Shooting Setting Menu ..............
Page 9 3 Recording/Playing Back Sound 2 Recording Sound.................92 Playing Back Sound................93 4 Other Playback Functions Playback Setting Menu..............94 Using the Menu..................94 Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) ..95 Write-protecting Files (PROTECT) ..........96 Protecting a File ..................96 Protecting All Files ..................97 Protecting Multiple Files at Once ............98 Using a Printing Service (DPOF)..........
Page 10 Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) .... 124 Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) ....125 Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)......127 Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/ )....128 Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE)............. 129 Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM) ....
Page 11 8 Appendices Troubleshooting................. 163 Error Messages..................163 Camera Troubleshooting ..............164 Software and Computer Troubleshooting ..........169 Specifications ................171 Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/ SD Memory Card ................173 Optional Accessories..............174 Using a Wide Conversion Lens.............174 Using the External Flash ............175 Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is Turned Off ................
Page 13: Basic Operations
Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ......12 Names of Parts ....14 How to Use the Mode Dial ... 16 LCD Monitor Display... 17 Getting Ready...... 20 Basic Shooting ....32 Playing Back Images ..
Page 14: Packing List
Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. Caplio 500Gwide Rechargeable Battery The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. Battery Charger AV Cable USB Cable Used when viewing your images Used to connect the camera to a on a TV.
Page 15: Optional Accessories
“Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. Wide Conversion Lens (DW-5) Soft Case (SC-500) Rechargeable Battery Set (BS-3e) Includes the rechargeable battery (DB-43) and battery charger (BJ-2e). Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the latest information about accessories, visit the Ricoh website at http://www.ricohpmmc.com.
Page 16: Names Of Parts
Names of Parts Camera Front View 11 12 Item Name Refer to Shutter Release Button P.34 Mode Dial P.16 Flash P.39 AF Window Accessory Shoe P.175 Viewfinder P.32 Terminal Cover P.104, 107, 158 Lens P.32 Flash Compensation AF Auxiliary Light USB Terminal P.107, 158 AV Output Terminal...
Page 17: Rear View
Rear View 19 18 Item Name Refer to LCD Monitor P.17 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.35, 39 Viewfinder P.32 Battery/Card Cover P.25, 27 Power Button P.29 Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.37, 48 z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button P.37, 48 !/SCENE Button P.40 $/F (Flash) Button P.39...
Page 18: How To Use The Mode Dial
How to Use the Mode Dial Turn the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting or recording. Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol Function Description Still Image Mode Allows you to shoot still images.
Page 19: Lcd Monitor Display
LCD Monitor Display Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures 12 13 14 15 Movie Mode Still Image Mode Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to Flash P.39 Exposure Compensation P.84 Macro Shooting P.38 ISO Setting P.87 Self-timer P.45 Date Imprint P.83...
Page 20: Movie Mode
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 21: Battery Level Indication
Battery Level Indication A battery mark appears at the lower right of the LCD monitor to indicate the battery level. Recharge the battery before it is depleted or exchange with new batteries. Battery Mark Description The battery is sufficiently charged. Green The battery level begins to drop.
Page 22: Getting Ready
Getting Ready Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before inserting or removing the battery. • For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.29.
Page 23: Number Of Shots You Can Take
Number of shots you can take ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Approximate number of shots you can take on a single charge Battery Type Number of Shots (Normal Mode) Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) approx. 400 AA Alkaline Batteries (available in stores) approx. 80 • Based on CIPA standard (Temperature: 23 degrees Celsius, LCD monitor on, 30 seconds between shots, changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide-angle or wide-angle to telephoto for each shot, 50% flash usage, turning the power off after each 10 shots).
Page 24: 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 25 Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • For information on switching between the SD memory card and internal memory during playback, see P.47. • Movie and sound recording time and the maximum number of still pictures varies depending on the capacity of the SD memory card. (GP.173) •...
Page 26: Charging The Rechargeable Battery
Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. Insert the battery, making sure that the markings on the battery match those on the battery charger. • The battery label should face up. Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be careful not to reverse the sides.
Page 27: Loading The Battery And Sd Memory Card
Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card The rechargeable battery (DB-43) 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 28: Removing The Sd Memory Card
Close the battery/card cover and turn the knob toward the L mark. Removing the SD Memory Card Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover. Push in the SD memory card and gently release to eject it. Pull the card out of the camera.
Page 29: Using The Ac Adapter (Sold Separately)
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. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading the AC adapter coupler.
Page 30: Disconnecting The Ac Adapter
Caution ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Be sure to attach the AC cable and plug the power cord into the outlet firmly. • When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the power outlet. • While in use, if you detach the AC adapter or unplug the power plug from the outlet, data may be lost.
Page 31: 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 32: 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 33: 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 #$. Setting at shipping In [FORMAT], choose the date and time format.
Page 34: 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. Shooting while viewing Shooting while using the LCD monitor the viewfinder Put your finger on the shutter release button.
Page 35 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. Camera shake tends to occur in the following cases: • When shooting in a dark place without using the flash •...
Page 36: Shooting
Shooting 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). Quickly Shooting Pictures (Full-press) Full-press the shutter release button for quick focusing, so as not to miss a shooting opportunity.
Page 37 Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press/Focus Lock) 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. When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing.
Page 38 To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus against a background, half-press the shutter release button to focus on the subject, and then compose your shot. Subject to be focused on Shooting range Gently press the shutter release button all the way.
Page 39: 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. Wide-angle Telephoto With the camera ready to shoot, press the Z (Wide- angle) button or the z (Telephoto) button.
Page 40: 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 approximately 5 mm (0.2 in.) (from the very front of the camera) away.
Page 41: 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 10.0 m (7.9 in. to 32.8 ft.) (Wide-angle) or about 0.2 to 6.5 m (7.9 in.
Page 42: 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 five Still Image Modes and shoot with settings automatically optimized for shooting conditions. Scene Modes Use when taking pictures in dimly lit places. The LCD monitor also becomes brighter.
Page 43 Turn the mode dial to 5. Press the SCENE button. • The Scene Mode selection screen appears. 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.
Page 44: Using The Skew Correction Mode
Using the Skew Correction Mode Turn the mode dial 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.
Page 45 Shooting in Zoom Macro Mode Turn the mode dial to 5. Press the SCENE button. • The Scene Mode selection screen appears. Press the !" buttons to select [ZOOM MACRO]. Press the C/D button. Press the Z (Wide-angle) or z (Telephoto) button. •...
Page 46: Shooting In Cals Mode
Shooting in CALS Mode In CALS Mode, [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] is fixed at [N1280] (Normal 1280 × 960) suitable to be submitted as official public works pictures (based on Japanese standards). With simple operation of the mode dial, you can shoot photos in a construction environment without being distracted by setting the picture quality mode or image size.
Page 47: 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. Turn the mode dial to 5/K. Press the t (Self-timer) button. • The Self-timer symbol appears on the screen.
Page 48: 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 Shooting Mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button.
Page 49: 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 50: Three-Frame View/List View (Thumbnail Display)
Three-frame View/List View (Thumbnail Display) When playing back images on the LCD monitor, the playback screen can be divided into three frames (three-frame view) or 12 frames (list view). The three-frame view and list view allow you to select a still image to enlarge or delete. The playback screen changes as follows: Press the 6 (Playback) button.
Page 51 Press the 9 (Thumbnail Selected still image Display) button again during three-frame view. • The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed. Switching to Single-Picture Display In three-frame view Press the #$ buttons to select a still image. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button or the C/ D button.
Page 52: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD monitor. Image Size Enlarged View (maximum magnification) 3264 × 2448, 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536 8 times 1280 × 960 6.7 times 640 × 480 3.4 times Press the 6 (Playback) button.
Page 53: Deleting Files
Deleting Files You can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or internal memory. Deleting a File Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the #$ buttons to display the file you want to delete. Press the D (Delete) button. Press the !"...
Page 54: Deleting Multiple Files At One Time
Press the !" buttons to select [DELETE ALL]. Press the C/D button. • You will be prompted to confirm that you want to delete all images. If so, press the $ button to select [YES], and then press the M/ O button.
Page 55 Press the #$ buttons to select [YES] and then press the C/D button. • The display indicates that the files are being deleted; once finished, it returns to the thumbnail display screen.
Page 56: Changing The Display With The Disp. Button
Changing the Display with the DISP. Button 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 57: Maximizing The Lcd Monitor Brightness
Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness Hold the DISP. button down to maximize the display brightness. When the brightness is at the maximum setting, holding the DISP. button down returns the brightness to the level set in [LCD BRIGHTNESS] (GP.119). Histogram When Histogram is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the LCD monitor.
Page 58 Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The histogram displayed on the LCD monitor is for reference only. Depending on the shooting conditions (use of the flash, dark surrounding light, etc.), the exposure level indicated in the histogram may not correspond to the brightness of the shot image. •...
Page 59: Advanced Operations
Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions ....... 58 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies ......89 3 Recording/Playing Back Sound ......92 4 Other Playback Functions ....... 94 5 Direct Printing....
Page 60: Various Shooting Functions
1 Various Shooting Functions Using the ADJ. Button You can use the ADJ. button to adjust the exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings with fewer operations. Two functions other than exposure compensation and white balance can also be assigned to the ADJ.
Page 61: Changing The Text Density (Scene)
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When using a camera memo, the settings on P.58 cannot be set with the ADJ. button. (G “Software User Guide”) Changing the Text Density (SCENE) You can change the shading of text for shooting with [TEXT MODE] (GP.40) in Scene Mode. You can select from [DEEP], [NORMAL] and [LIGHT].
Page 62: Shifting The Af Target (Macro)
Shifting the AF Target (Macro) During macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (GP.35) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with focus lock. Use the !"#$ buttons to shift the cross-mark at the center of the screen to the subject you want the camera to focus on.
Page 63: Shooting Setting Menu
Shooting Setting Menu Press the M/O button in Shooting Mode to display the Shooting Setting menu. The Shooting Setting menu can be used to set the following shooting settings. When Mode Dial is Set to 5/K Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to PIC QUALITY/SIZE F3264(8M), N3264(8M), N2592(5M), N2048(3M),...
Page 64: Using The Menu
Using the Menu This explains how to make the settings. Use the !"$ buttons and M/O button to select and set an item. Press the C/D button in Shooting Mode. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. The menu items are provided on four screens.
Page 65: Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (Pic Quality/Size)
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The file size of a shot still image depends on the picture quality mode and image size settings. For movies, choose the movie size. Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen. Still Images Image Size Picture Quality...
Page 66: The Desired Setting
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • For picture quality mode, select normal mode (N) or fine mode (F), depending on the desired compression ratio. Normal mode: The compression ratio is high, resulting in a small file. Normally, shooting is done in this mode. Fine mode: The compression ratio is low, resulting in a large file, but the picture quality is better than in Normal.
Page 67: Shooting With The Antiblur Function (Antiblur)
Shooting with the Antiblur Function (ANTIBLUR) This function minimizes camera shake and blurring during shooting. Turn the mode dial to 5/K. Press the C/D button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the " button to select [ANTIBLUR] and press the $ button.
Page 68: Changing The Focusing Mode (Focus)
Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS) If you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF). Choose from the following five focusing modes. Focusing Modes Symbol Mode Description None MULTI AF Automatically measures the distances to a maximum of five AF areas from among 17 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area.
Page 69: Manual Focus Shooting (Mf)
Manual Focus Shooting (MF) If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (MF: Manual Focus). 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 70 Press the # button to display the focus bar. • Each time the # button is pressed, the focus bar and zoom bar appear alternately. Press the z (Telephoto) button or the Z (Wide-angle) button to adjust the focus. • Pressing the z (Telephoto) button adjusts the focus to farther objects.
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. Light Metering Modes Symbol Mode Description None MULTI The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and each is metered to determine the overall exposure value.
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. Turn the mode dial to 5/K. Press the C/D button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the "...
Page 73: Shooting With Multi-Shot (Cont./S-Cont/M-Cont)
Shooting with Multi-Shot (CONT./S-CONT/M-CONT) 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 74 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 75: Shutter Release Button
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. •...
Page 76: 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 77: 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]. Turn the mode dial to 5/K. Press the C/D button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the " button to select [COLOR DEPTH] and press the $ button.
Page 78: 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. Turn the mode dial to 5/K.
Page 79: 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.
Page 80 Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • This function is not available for Multi-shot (GP.71) or auto bracket shooting (GP.76). • The flash cannot be used. • [TIME EXPOSURE] (GP.79) 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 81: Using Long Time Exposure (Time Exposure)
Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) You can select [1 SEC.], [2 SEC.], [4 SEC.], or [8 SEC.] 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 82: 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 30 seconds to 3 hours in increments of 30 seconds. Turn the mode dial to 5/K. Press the C/D button.
Page 83 Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The interval shooting setting is cleared when the camera is turned off. • The time until the next picture can be taken according to the shooting menu setting may be longer than the time set for interval shooting. In this case, the shooting interval becomes longer than the set time.
Page 84: 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. Turn the mode dial to 5/K. Press the C/D button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the "...
Page 85: 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. Turn the mode dial to 5/K. Press the C/D button. •...
Page 86: 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. In the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can adjust the exposure setting.
Page 87: 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 88: Setting The White Balance Manually (Manual Setting)
Press the C/D button. • The symbol appears on the screen. Setting the White Balance Manually (MANUAL SETTING) Turn the mode dial to 5/K/3. Press the ADJ. button. Press the #$ buttons until the white balance menu appears. Press the !" buttons to select [M].
Page 89: 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 ISO settings: AUTO, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, and ISO 1600.
Page 90: 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. Turn the mode dial to 5/K. Press the C/D button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the !"...
Page 91: Shooting/Playing Back Movies
2 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 92: Setting The Frame Rate (Frame Rate)
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The flash cannot be used. • While shooting movies, only digital zoom can be used. (GP.37) • When the shutter release button is pressed in Step 2, the camera focuses on the subject. • The remaining recording time may not change uniformly because it is recalculated from the remaining memory capacity during movie recording.
Page 93: Playing Back Movies
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The movie recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card. • The table below shows the available recording time. Internal 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Memory 320 × 240 1min 1 min 2 min...
Page 94: Recording/Playing Back Sound
3 Recording/Playing Back Sound 2 Recording Sound You can record sound. Recorded data is stored as a WAV file. Turn the mode dial to 2 (Voice Memo Mode). Press the shutter release button. • Sound recording starts. Recording continues until you press the shutter release button again.
Page 95: 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). • Press the $ button to display the next file.
Page 96: Other Playback Functions
4 Other Playback Functions Playback Setting Menu Press the M/O button in Playback Mode to display the Playback Setting menu. The Playback Setting menu allows you to make the settings for the following functions. Setting Options Refer to SLIDE SHOW P.95 PROTECT Select/Cancel 1 FILE, Select/Cancel ALL FILES, Select...
Page 97: 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. •...
Page 98: 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 a File Press the 6 (Playback) button. •...
Page 99: Protecting All Files
Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the C/D button. • The Playback Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select [ALL FILES].
Page 100: 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 thumbnails are displayed. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first file you want to protect.
Page 101: Using A Printing Service (Dpof)
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 102: 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.
Page 103: 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 divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first still image for which you want to make the DPOF setting.
Page 104: 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. Original Resized F3264/N3264/N2592/N2048 N1280 N640 F1280/N1280 N640 Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can resize only still images and still images with voice memos. Movies cannot be resized.
Page 105: 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 106: Viewing On A Television
Viewing on a Television You can view files 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 107 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. •...
Page 108: Direct Printing
5 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.
Page 109: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. Make sure that the camera is off. Turn the terminal cover knob of the camera in the direction of the arrow to open the cover. Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided.
Page 110: Printing Still Images
Printing Still Images You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridge- compatible printer. 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 111 • The following items can be selected. Each item appears only when supported by the printer connected to the camera. The items marked with an asterisk (*) appear only when [REPORT PRINT] is supported by a Ricoh printer connected to the camera. Item Name Description PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size.
Page 112: Printing Several Still Images
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • To specify the settings as the default settings 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 113 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 !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ button to display the detailed options screen.
Page 114: Printing Reports
Printing Reports Select [REPORT PRINT] on the Direct Print menu. [REPORT PRINT] appears only when connected to a Ricoh printer that supports PictBridge. For the latest information about Ricoh printers, visit the Ricoh website at http://www.ricoh.com/. The layout that can be selected depends on the connected printer.
Page 115: Printing A Camera Memo On A Report
Printing a Camera Memo on a Report To print a camera memo on a report, select [REPORT PRINT] on the Direct Print menu and set [MEMO PRINT] to [ON]. Example of Printed Report with Camera Memo The content of the camera memo is printed.
Page 116: Changing Camera Settings Setup Menu
6 Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the Shooting Setting menu (GP.61) or Playback Setting menu (GP.94). The SETUP menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below.
Page 117: Using The Setup Menu
Using the SETUP Menu This explains how to make the settings. Use the !"$ buttons and M/O button to select and set an item. Press the C/D button. • The Shooting Setting menu (or the Playback Setting menu) appears. Press the $ button. •...
Page 118 Changing the display ---------------------------------------------------------------------- • You can select a screen by the screen number: 1 Press the # button to select a screen number on the left of the screen. !" 2 Press the buttons to change screens. 3 Press the button to return to menu item selection.
Page 119: Preparing The Sd Memory Card (Format [Card])
Preparing 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 the card has been used with a computer or other device, you must format the card prior to use with this camera.
Page 120: 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 121: 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.115. Press the " button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] and press the $ button.
Page 122: Assigning A Function To The Adj. Button (Adj Btn. Set.)
Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN. SET.) You can use the ADJ. button to display the screens for setting the exposure compensation and white balance with fewer button operations and without displaying the Shooting Setting menu. 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 123: 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 124: 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 125: 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.115. Press the "...
Page 126: 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 1 second, but this can be changed.
Page 127: 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 128 • When recording data to the internal memory, files are assigned consecutively numbered file names, just as if [SEQUENTIAL NO.] is set to [OFF]. • When transferring images to a computer using RICOH Gate La (GP.159), the file being transferred is renamed and saved. The file is saved with the name “RIMG****.jpg”...
Page 129: 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.115. Press the "...
Page 130: 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 To change the display language, follow the steps below. Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.115. Press the "...
Page 131: 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. (GP.104) Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment and other audiovisual equipment.
Page 132: Changing The Step Zooming Setting (Step Zoom)
Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM) Step zooming is the setting of the focal length with optical zooming, which can be fixed to any of four levels (28, 35, 50, 85 mm, equivalent to that on a 35mm camera). Available Settings ON (Use step zooming) OFF (Do not use step zooming) *Default setting...
Page 133: 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 134: Changing The Usb Setting (Usb Connection)
USB cable without installing the supplied software or USB driver. Usually, set [USB CONNECTION] to [ORIGINAL]. You can transfer images to your computer using the supplied RICOH Gate La software. USB CONNECTION MASS STR...
Page 135 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 136: 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: Zoom bar/Focus bar, Date imprint, Sharpness, Color depth To enlarge the icons on the screen, follow the steps below.
Page 137: Registering The Power-On Settings (Reg. My Settings)
Registering the Power-on 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, you 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 your settings each time the camera is turned on.
Page 138: Changing The Startup Settings (Start Settings)
Changing the Startup Settings (START SETTINGS) You can use the settings registered in [REG. MY SETTINGS] for the startup settings. Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.115. Press the " button to select [START SETTINGS] and press the $ button.
Page 139: Downloading Images To Your Computer
7 Downloading Images to Your Computer The screen images shown here may differ from the images displayed on your computer depending on your computer OS. For Windows Refer to P.151 for Macintosh. You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can download images from the camera.
Page 140: Using The Caplio Software Cd-Rom
Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM Once you insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, the installer screen appears automatically. Item Name Description Refer to Installing the Software Use this button to install software required for P.143 handling the camera and images. Installing DeskTopBinder Lite Use this button to install software required for P.145 handling the camera and images.
Page 141 When [Installing the software] is clicked: (GP.143) The following software will be installed: Software Windows Description RICOH Gate La Downloads images collectively. ImageMixer Shot images can be displayed or edited and video CDs can be created. DirectX (GP.148) is necessary for handling movies.
Page 142 When [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite] is clicked: (GP.145) The following software will be installed: Software Windows Description DeskTopBinder Lite Software used to manage business documents. Images in the camera can be downloaded to DeskTopBinder Lite using the Auto Document Link that monitors document updating. USB Driver Used to connect the camera to the computer.
Page 143 When [Browse CD-ROM Content] is clicked: You can check folders and files on the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains not only the Caplio software but also the following software. These software products run on Windows. For the installation of each software product, see the reference page in the table below.
Page 144: System Requirements For Using Caplio Software
System Requirements for Using Caplio Software The following environments are necessary for using Caplio Software. Please check your computer, or the computer’s user manual. Operating Systems Windows 98/98 Second Edition Supported Windows 2000 Professional Windows Me Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Pentium lll: 500 MHz or faster Memory Windows 98/98SE: 128 MB or more...
Page 145: Installing The Caplio Software On Your Computer
Installing the Caplio Software on Your Computer Install the Caplio software on your computer before connecting the camera. Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing on your computer screen), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer.
Page 146: Restart Your Computer
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. •...
Page 147: Installing The Desktopbinder Lite
Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite DeskTopBinder Lite is used for managing business documents. As well as still images captured with a digital camera, you can manage a variety of documents, including documents input by scanner, documents created with various applications and image files. You can also store files with different formats in a single document.
Page 148 [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 149: Installing Other Software On Your Computer
Installing Other Software On Your Computer Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. • For Windows XP or Windows 2000, administrator privileges are required to install the software.
Page 150 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 151: 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 152 ImageMixer Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP). Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon (or the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in Windows XP). Select [ImageMixer] and then click [Change/Remove]. Confirm file deletion and click [OK]. •...
Page 153: For Macintosh
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • For Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.2.2, when the camera and computer are connected, RICOH Gate La automatically starts and the downloading of images begins. For details about the software, see the “Software User Guide”. • For how to download images using Caplio Mounter, see the “Software User Guide”.
Page 154 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, double-clicking the [Installer] icon displays the [Digital camera software installer] window. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The “Digital camera software installer” window is not displayed in Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4.5. (GP.155) Item Name Description Installing the Software Use this button to install software required for handling the camera and images.
Page 155: System Requirements For Using The Caplio Software
System Requirements for Using the Caplio Software The following environments are necessary for using the Caplio 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 10.4.5 Macintosh A USB port standard-equipped Apple Macintosh Series Internal Memory Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 96 MB or more...
Page 156: Installing The Caplio Software On Your Computer (Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2.2)
Installing the Caplio Software on Your Computer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) Install the Caplio software on your computer before connecting the camera. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the [Caplio Software] icon. Double-click the [MacOS9] folder.
Page 157: Installing The Caplio Software On Your Computer (Mac Os X 10.1.2 To 10.4.5)
Installing the Caplio Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4.5) Install the Caplio software on your computer before connecting the camera. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the [Caplio Software] icon. Open the [Mac OS X] folder.
Page 158 Click [Continue]. • The installation Readme file appears. Click [Continue]. The screen to select the destination disk appears. 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.
Page 159: Uninstalling The Software
Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Delete the following files in the System Folder from your Macintosh. File Name Folder Name RICOH Gate La Control Panels RICOH Gate La Prefs Preferences Caplio Mounter Extensions Caplio Mounter Prefs Preferences Caplio USB Driver...
Page 160: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 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. (GP.132) If [MASS STR] is selected, change it to [ORIGINAL].
Page 161: Using The Caplio Software To Download Images
By default, the WIA driver is installed in the following location: Specify the folder if the CD-ROM is not available. My Computer Local Disk Program Files Caplio Software WIA driver Select [RICOH Gate La], check [Always use this program for this action] check box, and then click [OK].
Page 162: Downloading Images In Mass Storage Mode
[Caplio 500Gwide] 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.169.
Page 163: Image Files
From the displayed drive, copy a file to the desired location. • The figure at right shows the folder configuration in the drive. • When the contents of the internal memory are displayed, the drive name is [RICOHDCI]. Example of the display in Windows XP Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
Page 164: Disconnecting The Camera From Your Computer
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer For 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 165: Appendices Troubleshooting
8 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action. Error Message Cause and Action Refer to INSERT CARD No card is loaded. Insert a card. P.25 SET DATE. The date is not set. Set the date. P.127 FILE NUMBER OVER LIMIT The file number limit has been exceeded.
Page 166: Camera Troubleshooting
Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem Cause Solution Refer to The camera does not Battery is not loaded or is Load the rechargeable battery P.24 P.25 turn on. exhausted. correctly. Charge the battery as P.27 required. Use the AC adapter as required.
Page 167 Shooting Problem Cause Solution Refer to The camera does not Battery is exhausted. Charge the rechargeable battery P.24 P.27 shoot even if you press or use the AC adapter. Replace P.25 the shutter release the alkaline batteries with new button. batteries.
Page 168 Problem Cause Solution Refer to The flash does not fire or The flash cannot be used in the To shoot with the flash, change P.39 the flash cannot charge. following cases: the settings or mode. P.77 • When white balance bracket is P.71 P.89 •...
Page 169 Playback/Deleting Problem Cause Solution Refer to Press the 6 (Playback) button. P.47 Cannot play back, or the The camera is not in Playback playback screen does Mode. not appear. The VIDEO/AV cable is not Reconnect it properly. P.104 connected properly. The VIDEO OUT MODE setting is Set it to the correct format.
Page 170: Other Problems
Other Problems Problem Cause Solution Refer to Cannot load the SD The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.25 memory card. The camera does not Battery is running low. Charge the rechargeable battery P.24 operate even when the or use the AC adapter.
Page 171: Software And Computer Troubleshooting
(PDF file). 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.
Page 172 Click the [Exceptions] tab. Check that the software is in [Programs and Services]. Click the [Add Program] button to add software that uses the network. If you clicked the [Ask Me Later] button: Each time the program is activated, the [Windows Security Alert] dialog box appears.
Page 173: Specifications
Specifications General Video Signal Format NTSC, PAL × Power Source Voltage Rechargeable Battery DB-43 (3.7 V) External (AC adapter): 3.8 V × AA Dry Alkaline Battery, Nickel-Hydrogen Battery × × External Dimensions 133.0 mm (W) 74.0 mm (H) 78.5 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Weight Camera: Approximately 400 g (excluding battery, strap) Accessories: Approximately 50 g (battery, strap)
Page 174 Distance Control AF Method Normal Shooting: External Passive/CCD method Macro: CCD method AF Measurement Range Normal: approx. 0.3 m to A, Macro: approx. 0.005 m to A Internal Flash Method External modulated light sensor and pre-flash method Shooting Distance Approx. 0.2 to 10 m (Wide-angle), Approx. 0.2 to 6.5 m (Telephoto) (ISO: AUTO) Operating Modes Flash Off/Auto/Red-eye reduction/Forced flash/Flash synchro...
Page 175: Number Of Images That Can Be Stored In Internal Memory/Sd Memory Card
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 card at various image size and picture quality settings. Picture Internal Mode...
Page 176: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories The Caplio 500Gwide can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item Model Remarks Wide Conversion Lens DW-5 Used for wider angle shooting. AC Adapter AC-4d Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Rechargeable Battery DB-43 Rechargeable battery for use with this camera.
Page 177: Using The External Flash
Using the External Flash You can attach an external flash and other accessories (available in stores) to the accessory shoe. Caution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • The accessory shoe conforms to JIS B7101. • You cannot use an external flash with no spring or lock mechanism. •...
Page 178: Functions Whose Defaults Are Restored When Camera Is Turned Off
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. O : setting is saved ×...
Page 179 O : setting is saved × : setting is restored Menu Function Default Settings SETUP LCD CONFIRM. 1 SEC. SEQUENTIAL NO. DATE SETTINGS LANGUAGE/ ENGLISH VIDEO OUT MODE NTSC STEP ZOOM SHTG STGS WARNG. USB CONNECTION ORIGINAL ENLGE PHOTO ICON REG.
Page 180: About Scene Mode
About Scene Mode Depending on the Scene Mode, the operation of functions may differ from when in normal shooting mode. Refer to the table below. Scene Mode Flash Macro Shooting HIGH SENS Initial setting: FLASH OFF Enabled FIREFIGHTING Initial setting: FLASH OFF Enabled SKEW COR MODE Initial setting: FLASH OFF...
Page 181: Using Your Camera Abroad
Using Your Camera Abroad AC Adapter (Model AC-4d) This AC adapter can be used in regions with a current of 100-240V, 50Hz/60Hz. If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped wall outlet/plug, please consult your travel agent on a plug adapter suitable for wall outlets in your country of destination.
Page 182: Cautions On Use
• The internal mechanisms of the camera are neither waterproof nor dustproof. • Should water enter the inside of the camera, remove the batteries immediately and contact the Ricoh Repair Center. Cautions on Use • When opening and closing the camera, take care to prevent water droplets or contaminants adhering to the camera from getting inside.
Page 183 • In cold climates, if the camera has water droplets adhering to its surface, they may freeze. Using the camera with ice on it may cause it to fail. Do not leave the camera with water adhering to it. • This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased.
Page 184: Care And Storage
Finally, wipe water off its surface using a soft cloth. • If the rubber packing has gotten dirty, wipe dirt off its surface using a soft cloth. If the dirt cannot be removed, request the dealer or the Ricoh Repair Center to replace the packing.
Page 185 If you use the camera frequently in a wet, sandy, or dusty environment, we recommend replacing the packing every year. The replacement will be performed by the Ricoh Repair Center on a chargeable basis. Precautions regarding care of your camera 1.
Page 186: Warranty And Servicing
Ricoh Repair Center. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh Repair Center. 2. This warranty does not cover any damage resulting from: 1 failure to follow the instructions in the instruction manual;...
Page 187: 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 188: Index
Index DATE IMPRINT......83 DATE SETTINGS ....31, 127 Delete...........51 Delete/Self-timer Button...15, 45, 51 AA Alkaline Batteries ..... 20, 25 DENSITY ........59 AC Adapter......13, 27 DeskTopBinder Lite ...140, 145 Accessory Shoe ....14, 175 Digital Zoom.........37 Acrobat Reader ....141, 147 Direct Print .........106 ADJ BTN.
Page 189 RESIZE ........102 RESTORE DEFAULTS....88 LANGUAGE/ ....30, 128 RICOH Gate La..139, 151, 159 LCD BRIGHTNESS ....119 LCD CONFIRM......124 LCD Monitor ......15, 17 S (Stream)-CONT ......71 Lens..........14 SCENE Button .......15, 41 List Editor ........139 Scene Mode.........40 SD Memory Card .....22, 25, 47...
Page 190 WAV file........92 WHITE BALANCE ....... 85 White Balance Bracket (WB-BKT) ..........77 WIA Driver ......139, 140 Wide Conversion Lens ..13, 174 Wide-angle/Thumbnail Display Button......15, 37, 48 Zoom ........... 37 ZOOM MACRO ..... 40, 43...
Page 191: Telephone Support Numbers In Europe
Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) 02073 656 580 (from outside of the UK) +44 2073 656 580 Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) 06331 268 438 (außerhalb Deutschlands) +49 6331 268 438 France (à partir de la France) 0800 91 4897 (en dehors de la France) +49 6331 268 409 Italia...
Page 192: 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” (GP.163) in this manual. If the issues still persist, please contact a Ricoh office. Ricoh Offices Ricoh Company, Ltd.

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