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Ricoh Caplio RR30 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: Using These Manuals

    Operation Manual (this manual). This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio RR30. To get the most out of your Caplio RR30, please read it through once. Also, refer to it whenever necessary. Meaning of Symbols The following symbols are used in this guide:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Using These Manuals ... 2 Meaning of Symbols ... 2 Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started Checking Everything is Packed ... 6 Names of Parts ... 7 How to Uuse the Mode Dial ... 8 Inserting the Batteries ...
  • Page 4 For Windows XP... 121 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 ... 123 For Mac OS X... 124 The RICOH Gate L Window ... 125 (Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000)... 125 How to use RICOH Gate L... 125 How to use Option settings... 126 How to use the Background Illustration Settings ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

    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 till preparing to shoot.

  • Page 6: Checking Everything Is Packed

    Checking Everything is Packed The following items should be included with the camera. Let's make sure everything was packed. CaplioRR30 Video Cable AA Alkaline Batteries (2) Quick Start Guide Optional Accessories AC Adaptor (AC-4a) • Other products sold separately: PC Card Adaptor (FM-SD53), Rechargeable Battery (DB-40) •...

  • Page 7: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the following. Camera Front View Rear View Chapter 1 / Section 1 Getting Started 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Mode Dial 4.

  • Page 8: How To Use The Mode Dial

    How to Use the Mode Dial The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera. The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and playback (still image viewing). Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of the mode you want to use.

  • Page 9: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the Batteries The following batteries can be used in the camera. Use according to your needs. Battery Type AA Alkaline Batteries You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel. (LR6) (attached) However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will decrease.

  • Page 10: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Using the AC Adaptor When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended. Make sure the camera's power is off. Slide the battery door open. Insert the AC Adaptor Battery.

  • Page 11: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off The camera is switched between On and Off as follows. To turn the camera On Press the power button. The flash lamp and auto-focus lamp will flash alternately for several seconds. Auto Power-off • If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. To use the camera again, simply press the power switch.

  • Page 12: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. Immediately after purchasing the camera, the date and time settings will not be correct, so before using, be sure to set the date and time. To set the date and time, follow the steps below.

  • Page 13: Inserting The Sd Memory Card

    Inserting the SD Memory Card You can record the still images and movies you have taken, either in the camera's internal memory or on SD Memory Cards (available in stores). When an SD Memory Card is not inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD Memory Card is inserted, it records images on the SD Memory Card.

  • Page 14: How To Use The Lcd Monitor

    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.
  • Page 15 3. FOCUS MF(Manual Focus) 4. Recording Destination 5. Flash Mode Types 6. INTERVAL 7. Picture Quality 8. Image Size 9. ISO SETTING 10. EXPOSURE COMP. 11. SHARPNESS (No display) Standard 12. Date/Time 13. TIME EXPOSURE Symbol (No Display) Focus set value. AF(Auto-Focus) Snapshot (Infinite Telephoto)
  • Page 16 14. Shutter Speed 15. Aperture Value 16. Battery 17. Zoom Bar 18. AUTO BRACKET 19. PHOTOMETRY (No Display) Multi 20. Self timer 21. Macro Shooting 22. Remaining Number of Still Images 23. Remaining Recording Time 24. Recording Time 25. Message 26.

  • Page 17: The Screen During Playback

    The Screen During Playback Still Image Mode 1. PROTECT 2. Playback data source 3. Mode Types 4. Number of Playback Files 5. Total number of files 6. Picture Quality 7. Image Size (Setting Value) 8. Folder No 9. File No 10.

  • Page 18: Switching The Screen Display

    Switching the Screen Display If you press , you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc. When Shot Display Symbols No Display In the Synchro-Monitor Mode except with the following operations, the LCD Monitor is turned off (No Display). This is a useful mode to reduce power consumption.

  • Page 19: Button Functions

    Button Functions The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons. Power Button, see p.11. Mode Dial, see p.8. Shutter Button, see p.30. Button (Delete)/ (Self-timer) Button When in the Shooting Mode : Flash) Button : Macro) Button : Quick Review) Button In the Playback Mode (Full-Screen Display) Button...

  • Page 20: Screens

    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 Setting EXPOSURE COMP. -2 ~ +2 WHITE BALANCE (Fluorescent light)/ PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/[N1280]/N640 FOCUS...
  • Page 21 Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) In Movie Mode, display by pressing the Setting MOVIE SIZE [320×240] / 160×120 WHITE BALANCE (Fluorescent light)/ FOCUS [AF]/MF/SNAP/ Shooting Menu (Scene Mode/except in Text Mode) In Scene Mode, display by pressing the Setting WHITE BALANCE (Fluorescent light)/ PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N2048/F1280/N1280/N640...

  • Page 22: Playback Menu

    Shooting Menu (Text Mode) In Text Mode, display by pressing the Setting DENSITY DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT Playback Menu In Playback Mode, display by pressing the Setting SLIDE SHOW ON/[OFF] PROTECT Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES PRINT Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES COPY TO CARD button.
  • Page 23 Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode) In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene. Symbol PORTRAIT SPORTS LANDSCAPE NIGHTSCAPE TEXT MODE HIGH SENSITIVITY Setup Screen (Setup Mode) This screen is displayed in Setup Mode. Setting CARD FORMAT IN FORMAT DATE SETTINGS POWER SAVE...

  • Page 24: Shooting Menu/Playback Menu

    The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu To display the menu: Turn the Mode Dial to (Playback Mode). Press the button. The menu appears. On the menu screen, you can move between screens by pressing the and between items by pressing the To switch between menu screens (Shooting Menu): Press the...

  • Page 25: The Basics Of The Setup Screen

    The Basics of the Setup Screen To display the Setup Screen: Turn the Mode Dial to The Setup Screen is displayed. To select an item: Press the buttons to select the desired item. The sequence of operations is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being made.

  • Page 26: Section 2 Basic Shooting

    Section 2 Basic Shooting The basics of shooting are explained here, from how to hold your camera to how to shoot still images and movies.

  • Page 27: How To Hold The Camera

    How to Hold the Camera If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, your still images won't come out clearly (camera shake). Hold the camera as below and you'll get a better result. Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body.

  • Page 28: How To Focus

    How to Focus The range displayed on the LCD Monitor is shot as a still image or a movie. When adjusting focus, press the shutter button halfway (half-press). To adjust focus, follow the steps below. Point the lens toward the subject you want to shoot.
  • Page 29 If the subject is not centered on your composition, see p.32. • There is another shooting method, which is to fully depress the shutter once, without using the half-press method. full-press shooting is effective for capturing the moment. However, you cannot check that your shot is in focus while shooting.

  • Page 30: Shooting Still Images

    Shooting Still Images Use the Shooting Mode when you take your still images. There are two methods of using the shutter button, pressing the shutter in two stages (half-press) and pressing it all the way down at once (full- press). When you use half-press, you can confirm that your shot is in focus on the LCD Monitor.

  • Page 31: Capture The Moment Shooting (Full-Press)

    Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press) Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to (Shooting Mode). Compose your shot either by looking through the Viewfinder or at the LCD Monitor. • Certain subjects are hard to bring into focus: It may be impossible to bring the following kinds of subjects into focus. •...

  • Page 32: When The Subject Is Not Centered On Your Composition (Focus Lock)

    When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (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." Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to Put the subject of your photo right in the center of the LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder...

  • Page 33: Shooting With Scenery-Matching

    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.
  • Page 34 To use Scene Mode, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to The scene selection screen appears. • If you switch the Mode Dial to • If you return to Scene Mode again, the scene selection screen as previously used is displayed. •...

  • Page 35: Combination Of Scene Mode And Function

    Combination of Scene Mode and Function Depending on the Scene Mode, the way functions work may differ from when in normal shooting mode. Refer to the table below. Mode Name PORTRAIT SPORTS LANDSCAPE NIGHTSCAPE TEXT MODE HIGH SENSITIVITY Flash Initial setting: Flash Off Initial setting: Flash Off Fixed on Flash Off Forced flash is disabled...

  • Page 36: Shooting With Multi-Shot

    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 continue to be taken.

  • Page 37: Making Multi-Shot Settings (Cont. Mode)

    Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE) To make Multi-Shot settings, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to Press the button. The Shooting menu is displayed. Select [CONT. MODE] and press the button. • When you want to return to normal single shot shooting, follow step press the button.

  • Page 38: Shooting With Multi-Shot

    Shooting with Multi-Shot Buttons used here Operation continued from the previous page: Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button. As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. As soon as you release the shutter button, shooting stops.

  • Page 39: Shooting Movies

    Shooting Movies You can shoot movies. You can select the image size, either 320 × 240, or 160 × 120 pixels. The maximum shooting time of each is 30 seconds (320 × 240) and 120 seconds (160 × 120). Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file.

  • Page 40: Shooting With The Zoom

    Shooting with the Zoom If you use the (Telephoto):T/ your photo without having to change distance from the subject. (Equivalent to a 35mm camera's 35 to 105mm zoom.) By pressing the (Telephoto) button, the subject you see in the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder becomes larger.

  • Page 41: Shooting With The Digital Zoom

    Shooting with the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom function enlarges images by processing them. When you use the digital zoom, pressing the (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.

  • Page 42: Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Photo)

    Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo) If you use the (Macro) button, you can get up close with the lens and take a photo (Macro Photo). This is good for shooting flowers, insects and other small subjects, because you can get a close-up of one centimeter (1/2 inch) from your subject.

  • Page 43: Section 3 Using Special Features For Improved Photography

    Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography This section describes how to change the various shooting-related settings.

  • Page 44: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash If you press the (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. The light of the flash can reach the following distances: in wide-angle, about 0.2 to 4.5 m, in telephoto, approximately 0.16 to 2.5 m.
  • Page 45 Slow Synchronized When you shoot pictures in dark places and want to capture background as well, use this mode, which slows shutter speed and sets the flash to Flash Off. Red-Eye If you shoot with the flash in a dark place, people's eyes will appear red. This is called the "red-eye" phenomenon.

  • Page 46: Using The Self-Timer

    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; a setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake.

  • Page 47: Changing The Exposure (Exposure Comp.)

    Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight 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.

  • Page 48: The Button

    To make changes to exposure settings, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to Press the button. The Shooting menu appears. Select [EXPOSURE COMP.] and then press button. The Exposure Compensation bar appears. • At purchase your camera is set to 0.0. When it is set to 0.0, no value is displayed. •...

  • Page 49: Using Natural And Artificial Lighting (White Balance)

    Using Natural and Artificial 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.
  • Page 50 If you select Buttons used here Press the buttons to select a mode. • In Auto Mode, if the subject has limited white area, White Balance may not adjust properly. In this kind of situation add a white object to the composition. •...
  • Page 51 If you select (One Push) Buttons used here Press to select (One Push). If you press the button in step result is not as expected, repeat steps Chapter 1 / Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture.

  • Page 52: Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size

    Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The size of stored still image and movie files depends on picture quality and size settings. About Picture Quality Mode When still images and movies are saved as image files, the image data is saved in a compressed file.

  • Page 53: Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size Of A Still Image

    Changing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size of a Still Image Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size. 2048×1536 1280×960 640×480 F(Fine) F2048 N(Normal) N2048 Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen. 640×480 There is no Fine Mode for For details, see p.143.

  • Page 54: Changing The Image Size Of A Movie

    Changing the Image Size of a Movie Image Quality Mode settings cannot be made for movies. Two Image sizes are available: 320 × 240, and 260 × 120 pixels. • At purchase, your camera is set to 320 × 240. To make changes to Image Size, follow the steps below.

  • Page 55: Manual Focus Shooting (Focus)

    Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus). You can also shoot with a fixed shooting distance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set to either Snapshot or Infinity. Manual Focus Shooting For Manual Focus Shooting, follow the steps below.

  • Page 56: Shooting At A Fixed Shooting Distance

    Shooting at a Fixed Shooting Distance To shoot with the shooting distance fixed, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to When shooting in Scene Mode, set to Mode) then select a Shooting Mode. When shooting movies, set to Press the button.

  • Page 57: Changing The Light Metering (Photometry)

    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 Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTRE, and SPOT. MULTI The entire range of the shot is divided into small sections, each of which is measured and the exposure is determined based on the total.
  • Page 58 Select [PHOTOMETRY] and then press the button. Press the buttons to select the desired setting. • At purchase, the setting is Multi. Chapter 1 / Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Press the Light Metering Method setting is complete. Press the The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is displayed on the left side of the screen.

  • Page 59: Making Sensitivity Settings (Iso Setting)

    Making Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) You can shoot pictures set to your own sensitivity (ISO SETTING) preference. At purchase, ISO sensitivity is set to "AUTO". When you want it to be very sensitive, select from among the following three settings: ISO200, ISO400, ISO800. To set sensitivity, follow the steps below.

  • Page 60: Changing The Edge Quality Of Still Images (Sharpness)

    Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. At purchase, your camera is set to Normal. To make changes to the sharpness of still images, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to Press the...

  • Page 61: Shooting Consecutively With Different Exposures (Auto Bracket)

    Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) When shooting in conditions that make exposure settings difficult, using Auto Bracket is helpful. 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. You can choose the image that turned out best from among the three shots.
  • Page 62 Press the shutter button. Three consecutive shots are taken, with the specified Exposure Compensation value as the standard, at -0.5EV, +/-0, and +0.5EV. After shooting, the three shots are displayed on the LCD Monitor. They are from the left, -0.5EV, the standard compensation value, and +0.5EV.

  • Page 63: Setting The Exposure Time (Time Exposure)

    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.

  • Page 64: 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. The interval between shots can be set from 30 seconds to 3 hours. For Interval Shooting, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to Press the button.
  • Page 65 Press the button. The Shooting Menu closes and "Interval" is displayed on the upper part of the screen. • In steps , if you press the • If you use batteries for power, you may exhaust the batteries. Using the AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended.

  • Page 66: Inserting The Date Into A Still Image (Date Imprint)

    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). To enter the date or date and time, follow the steps below.

  • Page 67: Returning The Shooting Menu Settings To Their Defaults (Restore Defaults)

    Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) You can return to the Shooting Menu defaults, as at the time of purchase. To return the Shooting Menu to its initial settings, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to Press the button.

  • Page 68: Displaying The Grid Guide On The Lcd Monitor

    Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor When you want to shoot an image evenly in the vertical or horizontal direction, it is convenient to display the Grid Guide (calibration scale) and make your composition. The Grid Guide is made of lines that divide the LCD Monitor screen into thirds both vertically and horizontally.

  • Page 69: Changing Shading For Shooting Text (Density)

    Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) When you are shooting text, you can change the DENSITY settings. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT. For information on how to shoot text, see p.33. To make changes to the DENSITY, follow the steps below.

  • Page 70: Section 4 Viewing Still Images And Movies

    Section 4 Viewing Still Images and Movies You can display still images or movies on the LCD Monitor and check them. This section explains displaying still images and movies on the LCD Monitor. It is recommended you plug in the AC Adaptor whenever viewing still images or movies on the LCD Monitor.

  • Page 71: Viewing The Photo You Just Took

    Viewing the Photo You Just Took 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. To display the still image you just took, follow the steps below.

  • Page 72: Displaying An Enlarged View Of The Still Image Displayed

    Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed The still image you displayed with the Review) button can be displayed enlarged up to 3.4 times using the (Enlarged View) button. To view still images in the enlarged display mode, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Movies cannot be displayed enlarged.

  • Page 73: Deleting The Displayed Still Image Or Movie

    Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie The movie or still image you displayed using the (Quick Review) button can be deleted by pressing the (DELETE) button. To delete a still image or movie that is displayed, follow the steps below. Buttons used here For selecting and deleting still images and movies, see p.84.

  • Page 74: Viewing A Still Image Or Movie

    Viewing a Still Image or Movie When you take a still image or movie, it is immediately stored in internal memory or on an SD Memory Card. Still images and movies in internal memory or on an SD Memory Card can be displayed on the LCD Monitor.

  • Page 75: Viewing Still Images Recorded On Internal Memory

    Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory To view still images recorded on internal memory, follow the steps below. If an SD Memory Card is loaded, turn off the power, remove the SD Memory Card and turn the power back on. Turn the Mode Dial to The last still image taken is displayed.

  • Page 76: Viewing Movies

    Viewing Movies To view photos, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image. Move to the movie you want to see using the buttons.

  • Page 77: Viewing At A Glance

    Viewing at a Glance The LCD Monitor screen is split into 6, allowing you to view your still images or movies at one glance (Thumbnail Display). 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.

  • Page 78: Enlarged Viewing

    Enlarged Viewing When you are displaying a still image, if you press the still image up to 3.4 times larger. To view still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to The last still image taken is displayed.

  • Page 79: Showing Photos In Order Automatically (Slide Show)

    Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can show still images or movies recorded in internal memory or on an SD Memory Card sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slideshow. To view a slideshow, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to The last still image taken is displayed.

  • Page 80: Viewing On A Television

    Viewing on a Television You can also view the still images and movies you have taken on a TV screen. The camera 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 video cable that came with your camera.

  • Page 81: Section 5 Deleting Still Images And Movies

    Section 5 Deleting Still Images and Movies One of the big advantages of digital cameras is that you can delete unwanted still images and movies on the spot. This section explains deleting still images and movies you have taken. For how to prevent still images from accidental deleting, see p.85.

  • Page 82: Deleting Unwanted Still Images Or Movies

    Deleting Unwanted Still Images or Movies You can easily delete still images and movies that have not come out right. The following are the three ways to delete photos: • One shot at a time • All frames at once •...

  • Page 83: Deleting All Frames At Once

    Deleting All Frames at Once To delete all still images or movies, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to The last still image taken is displayed. • For how to display still images (or movies), see p.71 and p.74. •...

  • Page 84: Deleting Multipleframes At Once

    Deleting Multiple Frames at Once To delete selected still images or movies all at once, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to The last still image taken is displayed. Press the (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections. Still images and movies (the first frame) are displayed in a reduced size.

  • Page 85: Write-Protecting Your Images (Protect)

    Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) You can protect still images and movies from being accidentally deleted. There are 3 methods of making Protect settings: • One shot at a time • All frames at once • Select multiple frames and protect together Still images and movies that are protected cannot be deleted.
  • Page 86 Press the button. When set to Protect, the Protect symbol appears in the upper left of the screen. The procedure for releasing protection from one file at a time is the same as that for setting protection. • For how to display still images (or movies), see p.71. •...

  • Page 87: Protecting All Still Images

    Protecting All Still Images To protect all your still images (or movies), follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to Press the button. The Playback menu is displayed. Press the button to select [PROTECT] and then press the •...

  • Page 88: Protecting Multiple Still Images Or Movies At Once

    Protecting Multiple Still Images or Movies at Once To protect selected still images or movies all at once, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to Press the (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections. Still images and movies (the first frame) are displayed in a reduced size.

  • Page 89: Copying The Contents Of Internal Memory To A Memory Card (Copy To Card)

    Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) You can copy all the movie and still image data stored in internal memory onto an SD Memory Card at once. To copy still images and movies from internal memory to SD Memory Card, follow the steps below.

  • Page 90: Using A Printing Service (Print)

    The still images recorded on SD Memory Card can be printed out if you take them to a shop that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, it is necessary to make settings required for printing. These settings are called DPOF (Dee-Pof) settings.

  • Page 91: Setting Dpof For All Still Images

    Setting DPOF for All Still Images To make DPOF settings for all your still images, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to Press the button. The Playback menu appears. Press button to select [PRINT] and press button.

  • Page 92: Setting Dpof For Multiple Still Images

    Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF setting for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to Press the (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into 6 sections with the still images displayed at a reduced size.

  • Page 93: Section 6 Changing Camera Settings

    Section 6 Changing Camera Settings This section explains how to make changes to the camera's settings. In this section, still images and movies will both be referred to as "Images".

  • Page 94: Getting The Sd Memory Card Ready For Use (Card Format)

    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 is necessary to format the SD Memory Card prior to use. For how to format internal memory, see p.95.

  • Page 95: Formatting Internal Memory (In Format)

    Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT) To format, follow the steps below. Buttons used here Turn the Mode Dial to The Setup Screen appears. Select [IN FORMAT] and then press the button. A screen appears to confirm formatting. Chapter 1 / Section 6 Changing Camera Settings Press the press the Formatting commences.

  • Page 96: Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (Power Save)

    Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWER SAVE) You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries. At the time of purchase, Power-Save Mode is set to [OFF]. Possible Settings OFF (Power Save Mode Inactivated) Set at purchase ON (Activate Power Save Mode) To change the Power-Save Mode, follow the steps below.

  • Page 97: Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (Auto Power Off)

    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. Possible Settings OFF (The Auto Power-Off function does not work) 1 Minute Set at purchase...

  • Page 98: Buzz At Recording (Beep Sound)

    Buzz at Recording (BEEP SOUND) When you shoot an image, it is immediately recorded to internal memory or SD Memory Card. When recording, your camera makes a beep sound to let you know it is recording. You can set the camera so it does not make this sound. Possible Settings ON (Make sound) Set at purchase OFF (Silent)

  • Page 99: Changing File Name Settings (Sequential No.)

    Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) When you shoot a still image, it is stored on 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 consecutive numbering from the previously loaded SD Memory Card.

  • Page 100: Changing Image Confirmation Time (Lcd Confirm.)

    Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) Immediately after pressing the shutter button, the still image taken is displayed for a moment so you can check it. At purchase, Confirmation Time is set to one second, but this can be changed. Possible Settings OFF (Photo not displayed for confirmation) 1 Minute Set at purchase...

  • Page 101: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Lcd Monitor (Lcd Brightness)

    Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor. To adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to The Setup Screen appears. Press the button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS].

  • Page 102: Changing The Display Language (Language)

    Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) You can change the language displayed on the LCD Monitor. Possible Settings JPN (Japanese) ENG (English) Set at purchase FRE (French) GER (German) CHI (Chinese:simplified characters) To change the display language, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to The Setup Screen appears.

  • Page 103: 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 video cable (included). Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment, etc.

  • Page 104: Chapter 2 Enjoying Images On A Computer (Pictures/Movies)

    Chapter 2 Enjoying Images on a Computer (Pictures/Movies) Section 1 Downloading Images to a This section explains displaying still images and movies you have downloaded to your computer. Please do not connect your camera to the computer before installing the software for downloading.

  • Page 105: Using The Software Provided

    Installing DirectX 1. Insert the Caplio RR30 Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and select the [DirectX] folder under the CD- ROM drive using Internet Explorer. 2. If using Windows98/98SE/Me or Windows2000, double-click [DX81xxx.exe] and [Win2000] respectively.

  • Page 106: Necessary Environment For Using The Software Provided

    Necessary Environment for Using the Software Provided The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Windows System Requirements Compatible computers Memory Hard drive space required for installation Display resolution Display colors CD-ROM drive USB port...
  • Page 107 Macintosh System Requirements 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 • Problems may arise due to changes made to the OS. •...

  • Page 108: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software Load the software for downloading pictures to your computer (this step is called Install). This section explains the steps of installation for each operating system (OS). OS in Use Windows 98 RICOH Gate L 98SE DU-10 2000 USB Driver...

  • Page 109: For Windows 98/98Se/Me/2000

    For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 In Windows 2000, only a user with administrative privileges can perform installation. Start your computer. Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The following screen appears automatically. Click [Install Software]. After a few moments, the [Choose Setup Language] screen appears.
  • Page 110 Confirm the program folder and then click the [Next] button. Installation begins and after a while the following screen appears. • If it is not displayed automatically, take the following steps. 1. Double-click the [My Computer] icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 2.

  • Page 111: Uninstalling The Software (For Windows 98/98Se/Me/2000)

    The control panel screen appears. Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs]. icon Chapter 2 / Section 1 Downloading Images to a Computer Select [Caplio RR30 Software] and then click [Change/Remove]. Select the language to use and then click the [OK] button. A message appears to confirm whether you want to remove the program: click [Yes].

  • Page 112: For Windows Xp

    For Windows XP For Windows XP, only a user with administrative privileges can perform installation. Start your computer. Insert the CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The following screen appears automatically on your computer screen. Click [Install Software]. After a few moments, the [Choose Setup Language] screen appears.

  • Page 113: Uninstalling The Software (For Windows Xp)

    Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu. The control panel screen appears. Click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. Select [Caplio RR30 Software] and then click [Change/Remove]. Chapter 2 / Section 1 Downloading Images to a Computer A message appears to confirm whether you want to remove the program: click [OK].
  • Page 114 Chapter 2 / Section 1 Downloading Images to a Computer Click [Install]. Click [Continue]. The software is installed and then the Installation Complete message appears. Click the [Restart] button. Your Macintosh restarts. When you start your Macintosh, RICOH Gat L also starts at the same time.

  • Page 115: For Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2.2

    To remove (uninstall) the software from your Macintosh, drag and drop the installed file into the Trash. Installed file names and destination folders are as follows: File Name RICOH Gate L RICOH Gate L Prefs Caplio Mounter Caplio Mounter Prefs Chapter 2 / Section 1 Downloading Images to a Computer...
  • Page 116 For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.1.4 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].

  • Page 117: For Mac Os X 10.1.2 To 10.1.4

    Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.1.4) To remove (uninstall) the software from your Macintosh, drag and drop the installed file into the Trash. The installed file names and destination folders are as follows: File Name Caplio Mounter Caplio Mounter Prefs CaplioStartup Chapter 2 / Section 1 Downloading Images to a Computer...

  • Page 118: Connecting The Camera To A Computer

    Select [Search for the best driver in these locations.] -[Include this location in the search] and then press the [Browse] button. Select the folder, where the Caplio RR30 Software is installed, that has the [WIA driver] (For example, C:\Program Files\Caplio RR30\WIA driver) and then select [Next].

  • Page 119: Downloading Pictures To Your Computer

    Chapter 2 / Section 1 Downloading Images to a Computer When an SD Memory Card is loaded Downloads from internal memory Downloading using RICOH Gate L. Downloading using Windows XP functions. Downloading using RICOH Gate L. Downloading using Macintosh OSX functions.

  • Page 120: For Windows 98/98Se/Me/2000

    • Before closing RICOH Gate L, if you turn your camera's power off, or unplug the USB cable, the RICOH Gate L window is minimized and displayed as an icon on the Windows task bar. If you click the icon, the window will be displayed again.

  • Page 121: For Windows Xp

    For Windows XP Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Your camera turns on and the following dialog box appears. If the screen below appears, select "Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard Download pictures from a camera or scanner", check the box next to "Always use this program for this action"...
  • Page 122 Make the necessary settings and then click the [Next] button. The [Copying Images] screen appears and the transfer begins. Once the transfer is complete, the [Other Options] screen appears. • Please refer to the Windows XP manual or on-line help for details on how to use [Publish these pictures to a Web site] or [Order prints of these pictures from a Web site] displayed on the [Other Options] screen.

  • Page 123: For Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2.2

    Click on the [File] menu and select [Quit]. RICOH Gate L closes. If you want to start RICOH Gate L when the camera is not connected, double-click the [RICOH Gate L] icon in the Control Panel folder, which is inside the System Folder.

  • Page 124: For Mac Os X

    For Mac OS X Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Your camera turns on. When an SD Memory Card is not loaded, the [Caplio- RR30] icon is displayed and you can view the image files stored in internal memory. When an SD Memory Card is loaded, the [Caplio- RR30.SD] icon is displayed and you can view the image files stored on the SD Memory Card loaded.

  • Page 125: The Ricoh Gate L Window

    How to Use RICOH Gate L When you are in the RICOH Gate L window, you can specify settings for each of the various functions, such as automatically saving when connected, the destination for downloading images (save destination), and so on.

  • Page 126: How To Use Option Settings

    How to Use the Optional settings If you select [Option settings] from the menu displayed on a button in the RICOH Gate L window, the [Option settings] dialog box appears. 1. [Automatically save on connection] If you check this box, once your camera is connected to the computer, images are automatically downloaded and saved.

  • Page 127: Background Illustration Settings

    How to Use the Background Illustration Settings You can select a background for the RICOH Gate L window from three types of patterns. If you select [Background illustration setting] from the menu displayed by the [MENU] button in the RICOH Gate L window, the [Background illustration settings] dialog box appears.

  • Page 128: The Ricoh Gate L Window (For Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2.2)

    The RICOH Gate L Window (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) Once RICOH Gate L starts up, the following RICOH Gate L menu bar and window appear on the computer screen. 1. [About RICOH Gate] Displays the version of RICOH Gate L.

  • Page 129: How To Use

    How to Use Optional Settings If you select [Optional Settings] from the [RICOH Gate Settings] menu, the [Optional Settings] dialog box appears. 1. [Automatically save on connection] If you check this box, once your camera is connected to computer, the images are automatically downloaded and saved.

  • Page 130: For Downloading Images Directly To Your Computer From An Sd Memory Card

    For Downloading Images Directly to Your Computer from an SD Memory Card Downloading images via USB connection between computer and camera was explained previously, but it is possible to download images from SD Memory Card to computer via a PC Card Slot or Card Reader.

  • Page 131: Section 2 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How To Use Du

    Section 2 Displaying Thumbnail Image (How to Use DU-10) DU-10 enables you to view downloaded images at a glance, as well as editing, rotating and resaving images. This section explains how to use DU-10. • DU-10 can only be used in Windows.

  • Page 132: Starting And Exiting Du-10

    There are two methods of starting DU-10: • Auto Start from RICOH Gate L In the RICOH Gate L option settings, if the Application Software is set to DU-10, and if [After saving, launch Application software] is checked, DU-10 will start automatically after image files have downloaded from your camera with RICOH Gate L.

  • Page 133: Thumbnail Display Description

    Thumbnail Display Description Once you start DU-10, images appear as thumbnails. 1. Menu Bar You can change the display size and ordering of images. 2. Tool Bar Of the functions available in the menu, the icons of those most frequently used are displayed, so you can use those functions with just one simple click.

  • Page 134: Switching The Ordering Of Images

    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 according to ascending or descending order. To change the ordering of images, use either the tool bar or [Arrange] from the [View] menu.

  • Page 135: Changing The Display Size

    Changing the Display Size To change the display size, use either the tool bar or [Display size] from the [View] menu. You can change the display size to one of five sizes available. 1. Extra-large Chapter 2 / Section 2 Displaying Thumbnail Image (How to Use DU-10) 2.

  • Page 136: To View A Slideshow

    To View a Slideshow You can select one or more images and display them as a slideshow. To start Slideshow, follow the steps below. Select the images you wish to see in Slideshow. If you want to select multiple consecutive images, after clicking the first image, press and hold the [Shift] key and click the last image.

  • Page 137: Using Auto Slideshow

    Using Auto Slideshow In Auto Slideshow, all the images displayed as thumbnails appear in order. To start Auto Slideshow, follow the steps below. Using one of the steps below, select [Auto Slideshow]. • Select [Image] then [Slideshow] from the menu bar. •...

  • Page 138: Viewing Image Information

    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. Information Dialog Box To display image information, follow one of the steps below. Using the File Menu Click the image in the Thumbnail Display Area for which you want to see information.

  • Page 139: Displaying The Viewer Screen

    Displaying the Viewer Screen If you use the Viewer screen, images are not displayed as thumbnails, so you can view them at full size. To open the Viewer screen, follow one of the steps below. • Double click the image you want to display from the thumbnail selection. •...

  • Page 140: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 141: Specifications

    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 •...
  • Page 142 Image Data Record/Replay Part Pixels • Still Images • Text • Movies File Formats • Still Images • Text • Movies Camera File System Standard Compression Format Image Size • 2048 X 1536 • 1280 X 960 • 640 X 480 I/O Terminals DC In Video Out...

  • Page 143: Optional Accessories

    B. Optional Accessories The Caplio RR30 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item Model AC Adaptor AC-4a PC Card Adaptor FM-SD53 Rechargeable Battery DB-43, DB-40 Battery Charger BJ-2 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.

  • Page 144: Care And Storage

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

  • Page 145: Troubleshooting

    F. Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before submiting 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 come on.
  • Page 146 Symptom Images do not The power is not on. Or the LCD appear on the LCD Monitor is dark. Monitor. The video cable is connected. The screen display status is in [SYNCHRO-MONITOR MODE]. It is set to [POWER SAVE]. Although it is set to The lens is dirty.
  • Page 147 Playback/Deleting Symptom Cannot Playback. Or It is not set to the Playback screen An SD Memory Card is not loaded. does not come out. Or an SD Memory Card with no stored images is loaded. You played back an SD Memory Card that was not formatted by this device.

  • Page 148: Other Problems

    Other Problems Symptom Cannot load the SD The card is facing the wrong way. Memory Card. Even when the Batteries are running low. camera'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 The batteries were removed.
  • Page 149 Device symbol (!) indicated for [RICOH USB Virtual COM] under [Universal Serial Controller]. If there is, click the [Delete(E:)] button to delete it. 4. Select [Caplio RR30 Software] from [Add/Remove Programs] of the [Control Panel], click the [Add/Remove] button and then install the software.
  • Page 150 Set the camera's clock information correctly. For how to set the camera's clock information, see p.12. In the Ricoh Gate L Optional Settings, uncheck [Do not save same images when saving]. Appendix...

  • Page 151: Error Messages

    CARD ERROR WRITE TO CARD NO FILE CANNOT RECORD If the countermeasures above do not remedy the problem, please contact the Ricoh Service Center, or the store where you purchased your camera. Countermeasure A card is not loaded. Insert a card.

  • Page 152: About The Warranty And Servicing

    However, as some parts are kept for a longer period, do not hesitate to contact your distributor or nearest Ricoh service office even after the seven- year period.
  • Page 153 Appendix Declaration of Conformity “The Product complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.”...

  • Page 154: Information To The User

    An AC adapter with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Product Name: DIGITAL CAMERA Model Number: Caplio RR30 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...

  • Page 155: Telephone Support Numbers In Europe

    Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) (from outside of the UK) Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) (außerhalb Deutschlands) France (à partir de la France) (en dehors de la France) Italia (dall’Italia) (dall’estro) España (desde España) (desde fuera de España) Appendix 02073 656 580 +44 2073 656 580...

  • Page 156: Ricoh Service Offices

    Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi 222-8530 Japan http://www.ricoh.co.jp/r_dc Ricoh Factory Service Center 250 North 54th Street Chandler, AZ 85226 http://www.ricohzone.com/ RICOH EUROPE B.V. (PMMC EUROPE) Oberrather Straße 6 D-40472 Düsseldolf Germany http://www.ricohpmmc.com RICOH UK LTD. (PMMC UK) Ricoh House 1 Plane Tree Crescent...

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