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Connecting to a Personal Computer Operation Manual To ensure correct use of your camera, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future use.
How to Use the Operation Manuals Five operation manuals are supplied with this camera. Use each operation manual as shown below to suit the purpose. Open the package Read This Before Proceeding! These instructions explain the procedure for checking the contents of the package and loading the battery to enable you to use the camera straightaway.
CONTENTS How to Use the Operation Manuals ... 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Using a Personal Computer ... 8 What You Can Do Using a PC ... 8 PC Environment ... 10 Connecting Methods ... 12 Installing the USB Driver ... 14 For Windows ...
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Chapter 3 Recording Images with the Camera Shooting Still Images ... 44 Shooting ... 44 Checking the Image ... 47 Saving the Image ... 48 Shooting Text Files ... 49 Shooting ... 49 Saving the Image ... 52 Recording Motion Pictures ... 53 Recording ...
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Quick Send Settings ... 87 Displaying the Quick Send Dial-Up Accounts ... 87 Selecting a Quick Send Dial-Up Account ... 88 Selecting a Quick Send Send-To Account ... 89 Selecting the Size of the Image to be Sent by Quick Send ... 90 Setting FTP Upload ...
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Chapter 6 Using the Extension Functions Using the RDC-i700 Explorer Plug-In ... 128 Using the RDC-7/i700 Mounter ... 131 Making a Backup File of the Camera Settings ... 134 Making a Backup File ... 134 Restoring the Backup Settings to the Camera ... 136 Transferring a Signature File ...
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Chapter Getting Started Using a Personal Computer ... 8 What You Can Do Using a PC ... 8 PC Environment ... 10 Connecting Methods ... 12 Installing the USB Driver ... 14 For Windows ... 14 For Macintosh ... 15 Installing the Application Software ...
Using a Personal Computer The range of available applications can be greatly increased by connecting the camera to a PC. What You Can Do Using a PC By connecting the camera to a PC, you can take advantage of the following functions.
PC to the camera as signature files, can also be added. • To use the RDC-i700 Explorer Plug-In / RDC-7/i700 Mounter functions, after installing the software and connecting the camera according to the instructions in the latter half of this chapter, refer to Chapter 6 “Using the Extension Functions”.
PC Environment To connect the camera to a PC, the PC must meet the following conditions. For a PC running Windows One of the following Windows programs must be installed. Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows Microsoft Windows CPU : Pentium or later Memory : Windows 95 :...
For Macintosh • If you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a Macintosh equipped with a standard USB port, a MacOS 8.6 operating system or later version must be installed. • If you use the serial cable to connect the camera, a MacOS 8.1 operating system or later version must be installed.
Connecting Methods The camera can be connected to the PC by one of the following methods. Decide which method you will use. (Connect the camera after the software has been installed.) Connecting the Camera Directly to the PC This method is for connecting the camera and the PC on a one-to-one basis. By USB Cable If the PC has a USB port, you can connect the camera to the PC easily using the USB cable supplied with the camera.
Connecting the Camera to a Network You can connect the camera to an existing network (LAN by Ethernet, etc.) using the recommended LAN PC card. This method is useful when using the camera on several PCs or when using several cameras. Ethernet cable...
Installing the USB Driver This section explains how to install the software for connecting the camera to the PC by USB cable. For Windows, follow these instructions only if connecting the camera to the PC by USB cable. If connecting by serial cable or LAN, this procedure is not necessary.
B Insert the CD-ROM provided in the CD-ROM drive of the PC. C Double-click on the CD-ROM. Next double-click on the [Usb driver] folder, and then double-click on [RDC-i700 USB / Serial Inst]. Installation of the software for connecting the camera to the PC by USB cable will start.
ROM. Next, double-click on the [Explorer_Plug-In] folder and double-click on the [Disk1] folder. D Double-click on [Setup.exe]. Installation of the RDC-i700 Explorer Plug-In software will start. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Important • When you have finished installation shown above, the software “RDC- Note i700 USB/ Serial Process”...
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Installing QuickTime • QuickTime is software for viewing a motion picture recorded with the Note camera. • If QuickTime 4 has already been installed on the PC, this procedure is not necessary. A Check that the PC has been turned on. B Check that the CD-ROM supplied is inserted in the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
A Check that the PC is turned on. B Check that the CD-ROM supplied is inserted in the CD-ROM drive of the PC. C Double-click on the CD-ROM, then double-click on [RDC-i700 TWAIN Inst]. Installation of the TWAIN driver will start. Follow the instructions displayed on...
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Installing QuickTime • QuickTime is a software required for viewing a motion picture file with Note a camera. • This procedure is not required if QuickTime 4 has already been installed on your Macintosh. A Check that the PC is turned on. B Check that the CD-ROM supplied is inserted in the CD-ROM drive of the PC.
Connecting the Camera to a PC This section explains how to connect the camera to a PC. Connecting the Camera Directly to a PC This method is for connecting the camera directly to a PC. Important • The flash lamp (red) on the camera blinks while data is being Note transmitted.
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C Insert the connector on the other end of the cable into the USB port of the D Turn the camera on. The PC will automatically detect the equipment which has been connected and operate accordingly. If a message is displayed, follow the instructions on the screen.
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D Turn the camera on. The PC will automatically detect the equipment which has been connected and operate accordingly. If a message is displayed, follow the instructions on the screen. Connection by USB cable is completed. From this point you can connect or disconnect the camera and PC at any time simply by inserting or removing the USB cable.
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Connecting to the Serial Port (For Macintosh) You can connect the camera to a Macintosh using a serial cable for this camera. Important • Make sure that both the PC and the camera are turned off before Note connecting or disconnecting the serial cable. A Check that the PC and the camera are turned off.
• To connect the camera to a LAN, it is necessary to purchase a LAN connection PC card. For details of equipment checked or recommended by Ricoh, refer to the separate list of Qualified Products. Updated information can be found in Ricoh’s homepage on the Internet (noted at end of manual).
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C Insert the connection cable into the LAN connection PC card. D Insert the connector on the other end of the connection cable into the connector of the LAN cable. E Insert the connector on the other end of the LAN cable into the free terminal of the LAN hub.
[System Properties] dialog box, and open [Ports (COM/LPT)] from the list. C Set [RICOH Camera Port] of [Ports (COM/LPT)] and click on [Properties]. D Change the [Port Select] screen in [RDC-i700 Properties] to a free COM number (COM 5~9). An [ ] will be attached to the port used.
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Viewing Images on a PC Controlling the Camera from the Browser ... 28 Displaying Thumbnail Images ... 31 Displaying Thumbnail Images with Capture Guide Titles ... 38 Chapter Preparing the Camera ... 28 Opening the Camera’s Homepage on the Browser ... 28 Viewing Thumbnail Images ...
Controlling the Camera from the Browser You can access the camera’s homepage from the PC using the Web browser and view data recorded in the camera or make various camera settings. This section explains how to access the homepage. Preparing the Camera To perform an operation when the camera is connected to a PC, set the mode dial to [ ] (PC).
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C Enter [http://] in the [Address] area at the top of the PC screen, then enter the figures of the IP address in step B. For example, if the IP address is [127.0.0.1], enter the address as follows. If the IP address is [192.168.181.240], enter the address as follows. •...
If you are using Internet Explorer, select [Add to Favorites] from the [Favorites] menu. Then next time, this page can be displayed simply by selecting [RICOH RDC-i700] from the [Favorites] menu. If you are using Netscape Communicator, select [Add Bookmark] from the [Bookmarks] menu.
Displaying Thumbnail Images This function enables you to view still images, motion pictures, voice memos, etc. recorded with the camera on the PC screen. Viewing Thumbnail Images You can display all the data recorded in the camera (still images, motion pictures, voice memos) in thumbnail form.
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You can perform various operations, explained in the following pages, from this screen. • You can return to the first screen at any time by clicking on [TOP Note PAGE] at the top of the screen. You can also display the Ricoh Web page by clicking on [RICOH JAPAN].
Displaying File Properties Perform the following procedure if you wish to check the detailed information relating to the data, for example, the shooting date or photographer. A Click on [FILE PROPERTY]. The thumbnail will be displayed in the following form. •...
Checking the Data This function is for displaying and playing back data such as still images, text files, motion pictures and voice memos in the thumbnail display. Still Images Perform the following procedure if you wish to view a still image in its actual size (1 pixel of the image corresponds to 1 pixel of the screen).
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Data Other Than Still Images Perform the following procedure if you wish to display or play back data such as text files, motion pictures or voice memos. Important • Data other than still images (text files, motion pictures, voice memos, Note etc.) cannot be displayed or played back if the plug-in software (or helper application software) compatible with such data has not been...
Saving Data in the PC This function enables you to save data such as images, text files, motion pictures, voice memos and pen memos as files in the PC hard disk, etc. • The [Save] function explained here is not a camera function, but a Note browser function.
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• Still images can be saved in JPEG files. In the case of Windows, Note however, you can also save images in BMP format. (Change the file format by [File Type] in the dialog box.) Data Other Than Still Images A [For Windows] Move the mouse pointer to the data (symbol) you wish to save and click the right mouse button.
Displaying Thumbnail Images with Capture Guide Titles This operation enables you to view images recorded according to an Image Capture Guide List (hereafter referred to as Guide List). • Instructions for creating the Guide List or shooting operation from the Note camera’s homepage, refer to page 97 “Using JOB Navi.
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D If you wish to change the storage memory, click on [IN], [CF CARD] or [PC CARD]. If you wish to view images on a different Guide List, click on the desired list from the Guide List on the left of the screen. Select storage memory Guide Lists...
Displaying File Properties If you wish to check detailed information relating to the images, such as the shooting date or photographer, perform the following procedure. A Click on [FILE PROPERTY]. A thumbnail display in the following form will be displayed.
Displaying an Image in its Actual Size If you wish to view an image in its actual size (1 pixel of the image corresponds to 1 pixel of the screen), perform the following procedure. A Click on the image you wish to view. Click on the image in the same way for FILE PROPERTY.
Saving Data in the PC This function enables you to save images displayed in thumbnail form as image files on the PC hard disk, etc. • The functions explained here are browser functions and not camera Note functions. For further details, refer to the HELP function or operation manual for your browser.
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Recording Images with the Camera Chapter Shooting Still Images ... 44 Shooting ... 44 Checking the Image ... 47 Saving the Image ... 48 Shooting Text Files ... 49 Shooting ... 49 Saving the Image ... 52 Recording Motion Pictures ... 53 Recording ...
Shooting Still Images You can shoot still images by operation from the PC. Shooting This function enables you to control the camera using the Web browser and shoot still images. A Check that the camera is properly connected to the PC, that the camera and the PC are turned on, and that the camera’s mode dial is set to [ B Start the browser on the PC, input the IP address and display the...
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D Check that [STILL] has been selected on the left of the screen. If it has not been selected, click on [STILL]. E Set each item. If necessary, set the various items relating to shooting from the screen. For details of each item, refer to Chapter 3 “Shooting” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual.
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H Click on [START REC.]. Shooting is performed and the image is displayed in a reduced state with information such as the shooting date, etc. (A short time is required to transmit the image.) If you wish to check the image in its actual size, proceed to the next page. To save the image in the PC (on the hard disk, etc.), proceed to “Saving the Image”...
Checking the Image This function is for viewing the image just recorded in actual size (1 pixel of the image corresponds to 1 pixel of the screen). A Click on the reduced image. The image will be displayed in its actual size in a new window. You can save the image in the PC from this screen.
Saving the Image This operation is for saving the image displayed on the screen on the PC disk (hard disk, etc.). A If the image is displayed in reduced size, click on the image you want to save and display it in its actual size. B [For Windows] Move the mouse pointer to the image and click the right mouse button.
Shooting Text Files This function enables you to shoot text files by operation from the PC. Shooting You can control the camera using the Web browser and shoot text files. A Check that the camera is properly connected to the PC, that the camera and the PC are turned on, and that the camera’s mode dial is set on [ B Start the browser on the PC, input the IP address and display the...
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D Click on [TEXT] at the left of the screen. E Set each item. If necessary, set the various items relating to shooting on the screen. For details of each item, refer to Chapter 3 “Shooting” of the ‘Camera’ operation manual.
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H Click on [START REC.]. Recording is performed and the following screen is displayed with information such as the shooting date, etc. • If the plug-in software for displaying TIFF image files has been Note installed in your browser, you can check the image in its actual size by clicking on the mark.
Saving the Image This operation enables you to save the image just recorded on the PC disk (hard disk, etc.). A [For Windows] Move the mouse pointer to the mark and click the right mouse button. [For Macintosh] Move the mouse pointer to the mark and click while pressing the [control] key.
Recording Motion Pictures This function enables you to record motion pictures by operation from the PC. Recording You can control the camera using the Web browser and record motion pictures. A Check that the camera is properly connected to the PC, that the camera and the PC are turned on, and that the camera’s mode dial is set on [ B Start the browser on the PC side, input the IP address and display...
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D Click on [MOVIE] at the left of the screen. E Set each item. If necessary, set the various items relating to recording on the screen. For details of each item, refer to Chapter 3 “Shooting” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual.
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H Click on [START REC.]. Recording will start and the [NOW RECORDING...] message will be displayed on the screen. When the preset recording time has passed, the following screen will be displayed. • If the plug-in software for playing back AVI format movie files has been Note installed on your browser, you can check the recorded image by clicking on the image.
Saving the Motion Picture This operation enables you to save the motion picture just recorded on the PC disk (on the hard disk, etc.). A [For Windows] Move the mouse pointer to the image displayed and click the right mouse button. [For Macintosh] Move the mouse pointer to the image displayed and click while pressing the [control] key.
Recording a Voice Memo This function enables you to record a voice memo by operation from the PC. Recording You can control the camera using the Web browser and record a voice memo. A Check that the camera is properly connected to the PC, that the camera and the PC are turned on, and that the camera’s mode dial is set to [ B Start the browser by the PC, input the IP address and display the...
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D Click on [VOICE MEMO] at the left of the screen. E Set each item. If necessary, set the various items relating to recording on the screen. For details of each item, refer to Chapter 3 “Shooting” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual.
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H Click on [START REC.]. Recording will start and the [NOW RECORDING...] message will be displayed on the screen. When the preset recording time has elapsed, the following screen will be displayed. • If the plug-in software for playing back WAV format voice memo files Note has been installed in your browser, you can check the recorded sound file by clicking on the microphone mark.
Saving the Voice Memo File This operation enables you to save the voice memo file just recorded in the PC’s disk (hard disk, etc.). A [For Windows] Move the mouse pointer to the area where the microphone symbol is displayed and click the right mouse button. [For Macintosh] Move the mouse pointer to the area where the microphone symbol is displayed and click while pressing the [control] key.
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Changing the Camera Settings Address Book Settings ... 62 Displaying the Address Book ... 62 Entering a New Address ... 63 Editing an Address ... 64 Deleting an Address ... 65 Saving the Address Book in the PC ... 65 Sending the Address Book Stored in the PC to the Camera ...
Address Book Settings This section explains how to check and edit the Address Book stored in the camera by using a PC. • For instructions on how to use the Address Book, refer to the Note ‘Communication/Internet’ operation manual. Displaying the Address Book This function enables you to display the Address Book stored in the camera (internal memory).
Entering a New Address This function enables you to enter a new address to the Address Book. A Display the Address Book. • P.62 “Displaying the Address Book” B Click on [NEW ADDRESS]. The screen for setting a new address will be displayed. C Move the mouse pointer to the input item and click on the area.
Editing an Address This function enables you to edit the address information (name, e-mail address, telephone number, etc.). A Display the Address Book. • P.62 “Displaying the Address Book” B Click on the name of the person whose information you wish to edit.
Deleting an Address This function enables you to delete unwanted addresses from the Address Book. A Display the Address Book. • P.62 “Displaying the Address Book” B Click on [DELETE] on the address you wish to delete . The confirmation screen will be displayed. Click on [OK] to delete the address. Saving the Address Book in the PC This function enables you to save the Address Book (all the entries) as a file in the PC (on the hard disk, etc.).
B Click on [BACKUP]. The dialog box for specifying the location and file name will be displayed. C Specify the location and file name, and then click on [SAVE]. The Address Book will be saved in the PC. • In the case of Windows, the file name extension [.inf] will automatically Note be added to the end of the file name.
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C Specify the location of the file to be downloaded, select the file and click on [Open]. The selected file name will be displayed. D Click on [Transfer]. The selected address book will be sent to the camera.
User Information Settings This section explains how to check and edit information, such as the owner of the camera, etc. • For details of user information, refer to “Registering Owner Note Information” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual. A Check that the camera is properly connected to the PC, that the camera and the PC are turned on, and that the camera’s mode dial is set to [ B Start up the browser by the PC, input the IP address and display...
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E Set each item using the mouse and keyboard. • If you have not yet clicked on [SAVE], you can return to the status Note prior to setting (the status immediately after this screen was displayed) by clicking on [PRE. SETTING]. F When you have finished making the settings, click on [SAVE].
Modem Settings This section explains how to set the modem loaded in the PC card slot of the camera (or connected to the camera). • For details of the modem settings, refer to ‘Checking the Modem Note Settings’ in the ‘Communication/Internet’ operation manual. A Check that the camera is properly connected to the PC, that the camera and the PC are turned on, and that the camera’s mode dial is set to [...
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E Set each item using the mouse and keyboard. • If you have not yet clicked on [UPDATE], you can return to the status Note prior to setting (the status immediately after this screen was displayed) by clicking on [PRE. SETTING]. F When you have finished making the settings, click on [UPDATE].
E-Mail Settings This section explains how to make the settings related to the camera’s e-mail functions. • For details of the e-mail settings, refer to “Setting the E-Mail Function” Note in the ‘Communication/Internet’ operation manual. A Check that the camera is properly connected to the PC, that the camera and the PC are turned on, and that the camera’s mode dial is set to [ B Start up the browser by the PC, input the IP address and display...
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E Set each item using the mouse and keyboard. • If you have not yet clicked on [UPDATE], you can return to the status Note prior to setting (the status immediately after this screen was displayed) by clicking on [PRE. SETTING]. F When you have finished making the settings, click on [UPDATE].
Template Settings This section explains how to set the templates which are useful for character input such as e-mail etc. • For details of how to use the templates, refer to “Specifying a Note Template” in the ‘Communication/Internet’ operation manual. Displaying the Templates This function enables you to display the list of templates stored in the camera (internal memory).
The templates will be displayed. Creating a New Template This function enables you to create a new template. A Display the list of templates. • P.74 “Displaying the Templates” B Click on [CREATE NEW TEMPLATE]. The screen for creating a new template will be displayed. C Input the template using the keyboard.
D When you have finished entering the template, click on [SAVE]. The new template will be added. Editing a Template This function enables you to edit a template. A Display the list of templates. • P.74 “Displaying the Templates” B Click on the template you wish to edit. The screen for editing a template will be displayed.
C Edit the template using the keyboard. D When you have finished editing, click on [UPDATE]. The screen will return to the list of templates. Deleting a Template This function enables you to delete unwanted templates. A Display the list of templates. •...
Web Settings This section explains how to make the settings related to the camera’s Web browser functions. • For details of the Web settings, refer to “Setting the Web Page” in the Note ‘Communication/Internet’ operation manual. A Check that the camera is properly connected to the PC, that the camera and the PC are turned on, and that the camera’s mode dial is set to [ B Start up the browser by the PC, input the IP address and display...
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E Set each item using the mouse and keyboard. • If you have not yet clicked on [UPDATE], you can return to the status Note prior to setting (the status immediately after this screen was displayed) by clicking on [PRE. SETTING]. F When you have finished making the settings, click on [UPDATE].
Dial-Up Account Settings This section explains how to set the dial-up accounts to be used when sending and receiving e-mail and when viewing the Web pages. • For details of how to use the dial-up accounts and the various settings Note to make, refer to “Setting a Dial-Up Account”...
The list of dial-up accounts will be displayed. Entering a New Dial-Up Account This function enables you to enter a new dial-up account. A Display the list of dial-up accounts. • P.80 “Displaying the Dial-Up Accounts” B Click on [NEW DIAL-UP]. The screen for setting a new dial-up account will be displayed.
D When you have finished making the settings, click on [SAVE]. The new dial-up account will be added. Editing a Dial-Up Account This function enables you to edit the settings related to a dial-up account. A Display the list of dial-up accounts. •...
D When you have finished editing the settings, click on [UPDATE]. Editing of the dial-up account is now completed. Deleting a Dial-Up Account This function enables you to delete unwanted dial-up accounts. A Display the list of dial-up accounts. • P.80 “Displaying the Dial-Up Accounts” B Click on [DELETE] on the dial-up account you wish to delete.
Direct Upload Settings This section explains how to set the folder and server for the dial-up account and send-to account for direct upload. • For details of how to use the direct upload, refer to “Sending an Image Note Directly to a Computer” in the ‘Communication/Internet’ operation manual.
The list of dial-up account for direct upload will be displayed. Selecting a Direct Upload Dial-Up Account This function enables you to select a dial-up account to be used in actual direct upload. • The only procedure performed here is selection of the dial-up account Note to be used from the list.
Setting the Send-To Folder Name and Server This function enables you to set the folder name and server for direct upload. A Display the list of dial-up accounts for Direct Upload. • P.84 “Displaying the Direct Upload Dial-Up Accounts” B Click on [DESTI.]. The screen for setting the upload folder name and server will be displayed.
Quick Send Settings This section explains how to set the dial-up account and send-to account for Quick Send. • For details of how to use the Quick Send, refer to “Sending an Image Note using Quick Send” in the ‘Communication/Internet’ operation manual. •...
The list of dial-up accounts for Quick Send will be displayed. Selecting a Quick Send Dial-Up Account This function enables you to select a dial-up account to be used for actual Quick Send. • The only operation performed here is selection of a dial-up account Note from the list.
Selecting a Quick Send Send-To Account This function enables you to set the send-to account for Quick Send. • The only operation performed here is selection of the name from the Note list. Settings related to each send-to account (name, e-mail address, etc.) are performed in “Address Book Settings”...
Selecting the Size of the Image to be Sent by Quick Send This function enables you to select the size of the image to be send by Quick Send. A Display the list of dial-up accounts for Quick Send. • P.84 “Displaying the Direct Upload Dial-Up Accounts” B Click on [IMAGE SIZE].
Setting FTP Upload This section explains how to set the dial-up account for FTP upload, the FTP server address as the upload destination, the user account name, password, etc. • For details of how to use FTP upload, refer to “Uploading an HTML Note File”...
The list of dial-up account for FTP upload will be displayed. Selecting an FTP Upload Dial-Up Account This function enables you to select a dial-up account to be used in actual FTP upload. • The only operation performed here is selection of a dial-up account Note from the list.
Setting a Server for FTP Upload This function enables you to set the FTP server for FTP upload, the account and password for accessing the server, etc. A Display the list of dial-up accounts for FTP Upload. • P.91 “Displaying the FTP Upload Dial-Up Accounts” B Click on [SEND TO].
Making a Backup/Restoring the Camera Settings This section explains how to save all the information currently stored in the camera (all information other than recorded images, motion pictures, voice memo data, etc.) in the PC, and how to restore the backup information to the camera.
D Specify the location and file name and then click on [Save]. The camera settings will be saved in the PC. • The file name extension [.bak] will be automatically attached at the Note end of the file name. Restoring the Backup Settings to the Camera This function enables you to restore the camera settings file saved on the PC disk to the camera.
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D Specify the location of the file to be restored and select a file, then click on [OPEN]. The selected file will be displayed on the screen. E Click on [RESTORE]. The selected backup file will be transferred to the camera. F Turn the power off and turn it on again about 5 seconds later.
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Using JOB Navi. Image Capture Guide List JOB Navi. Image Capture Guide List ... 98 Role of Guide List ... 98 Creating a Guide List ... 98 Using the Guide List ... 99 Using the Image Capture Guide List on Excel ... 100 Creating a Guide List ...
JOB Navi. Image Capture Guide List First of all, it is necessary to explain what a JOB Navi. Image Capture Guide List is. Role of Guide List The JOB Navi. Image Capture Guide List (hereafter referred to as Guide List) function enables you to record images while checking the Guide List (a list of images to be recorded) prepared in advance to ensure no images are forgotten.
When you do not have that type of PC, save the Guide List file in a PC hard disk and transfer it to the camera by using the Microsoft Explorer with the RDC-i700 Explorer Plug-In installed. When you import the images pasted in the Guide List to the camera, transfer them from the camera to a PC first.
Using the Image Capture Guide List on Excel This section explains the series of operations involved in creating an Image Capture Guide List (hereafter referred to as Guide List) based on an Excel table and transferring it to the camera, recording images according to the list and incorporating the recorded images in a table.
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C Click on [Enable Macros]. The document will be displayed. Check that the following 4 buttons have been added to the toolbar. Additional Buttons (from left) [Create Image Capture Guidefile] [Update Image Title] [Paste All Images] [Paste Selected Images] D Click on [Create Image Capture Guidefile]. The window for specifying the scope of the image titles will be displayed.
Recording Images Using the Guide List This function enables you to record images according to the Guide List transferred to the camera. • You cannot change the storage memory when the image menu is Note displayed. • For information on the display when you shoot using the Image Capture Guide List, see “Image Capture Guide List Display”...
H Repeat steps F and G until all the images have been recorded. I When all the images have been recorded, select [EXIT]. • If the Keep Settings mode for [GUIDE LIST] is set to [ON], even if the Note mode dial is set to another setting during recording (steps C or D) or the power is turned off, you can perform operation from the previous image select screen by switching to still image mode and pressing the...
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H Select the Guide List and then click on [OK]. The window for specifying the position for pasting the image will be displayed. I Select the first cell in which a camera image will be pasted (E13 in this sample) and click on [OK]. The image has now been pasted in the document.
Other Functions The [Update image title] and [Paste Selected Images] functions are used as follows. Update image title After the Guide List created on Excel has been sent to the camera, if the image list is changed (by adding, deleting, or changing the titles) by camera operation (operating the camera independently), the image list in the PC and the image list in the camera will no longer match.
Using the Image Capture Guide List on Word This section explains the series of operations, using sample templates, for creating an Image Capture Guide List (hereafter referred to as Guide List) based on Word, transferring it to the camera, recording images according to the list and incorporating the recorded images in a document.
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C Click on [Enable Macros]. The document will be displayed. Check that the following 3 buttons have been added to the tool bar. Additional Buttons (from left) [Create Image Capture Guide File] [Paste All Images At Once] [Paste Selected Images] D Click on the [Create Image Capture Guide File] button.
C Click on [Enable Macros]. D Click on the [Paste All Images At Once] button. E Click on [+] on the left of [RDC-i700]. The list of folders will be displayed. F Click on [+] on the left of the [DCIM] folder.
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• If several images are recorded for 1 frame, the window for selecting an Note image will be displayed. Follow the instructions and select an image. Other Functions The [Paste Selected Images] function is for pasting only the specified image in the list from the specified folder in the PC.
Setting the Image Capture Guide List on the Browser This section explains how to create an Image Capture Guide List (hereafter referred to as Guide List) on the browser, and how to transfer a Guide List saved as a file to the camera. •...
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D Check that [GUIDE LIST] on the left of the screen has been selected. If [HTML TEMPLATE] has been selected, click on [GUIDE LIST]. E If you wish to change the storage memory, click on [IN], [CF CARD] or [PC CARD]. The Guide Lists recorded in the selected storage memory will be displayed.
Creating a New Guide List This function enables you to create a new Guide List. A Display the Guide Lists and select the storage memory in which you wish to add a new Guide List. The Guide Lists currently stored in that particular storage memory will be displayed.
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D Move the mouse pointer to the [IMAGE TITLE] area, click on the area and add the list of images in the new Guide List using the keyboard. One line is for one image title. If you input characters in the first line of [IMAGE TITLE], that becomes the first image title.
Editing the Guide List This function enables you to edit the images (image titles and number of images) in the Guide List. A Display the Guide List containing the list you wish to edit. • P.110 “Displaying the Guide Lists” B Click on the title of the list you wish to edit.
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Adding an Image A Click on [ADD IMAGE TITLE] on the image title screen. The screen for editing the image titles will be displayed. B Move the mouse pointer to the [NEW IMAGE TITLE] area, click on the area and add the image title using the keyboard. Use one line for one image title.
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C When you have finished adding image titles, click on [SAVE]. The screen will return to the image title screen. If you then click on [OK], the screen will return to the screen showing the Guide Lists. Editing an Image Title A Click on the image title that you wish to edit on the image title screen.
C When you have finished editing, click on [UPDATE]. The screen will return to the image title screen. If you then click on [CANCEL], the screen will return to the screen showing the Guide Lists. Deleting an Image Important • DELETE will automatically delete the image recorded under that title Note as well.
Deleting a Guide List This function enables you to delete a Guide List. A Display the Guide List containing the list you wish to delete. • P.110 “Displaying the Guide Lists” B Click on [DELETE] for the list you wish to delete. The confirmation screen will be displayed.
Saving the Guide List on the PC This function enables you to save the Guide List on the hard disk, etc. of the • Use this function in the following cases: Note • When you want to make a backup file of important Guide Lists. •...
Sending the Guide List Saved in the PC to the Camera This function enables you to download the Guide List file saved on the PC hard disk, etc., and transfer it to the camera media. A Display the Guide Lists and select the media to which the list is to be sent.
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D Click on [Transfer]. The selected Guide List will be transferred to the camera media. When the transfer is completed, the Guide Lists including this list will be displayed.
Setting the Image Capture Guide List Independently on the Camera This section explains how to add a new Image Capture Guide List (hereafter referred to as Guide List), and add, change or rearrange the image titles, etc. • Instructions for recording images using the Guide List are given in Note “Recording Images Using the Guide List”...
Creating a New Guide List This function enables you to add a new list. A Select [ADD]. B Select and input the list title using the on-screen keypad. The title must be within 16 characters. • “Using the On-screen Keypad” in the ‘Camera’...
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B Select [ADD], then select image title and input the image title using the on-screen keypad. The title must be within 12 characters. • “Using the On-screen Keypad” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual C Select [OK]. The image title will be added. To continue editing, repeat steps B and C.
Rearranging the Image List A Select the Guide List where you wish to rearrange the list of images and select [EDIT]. B Select the image title to be rearranged from the image list and then select [ UP] or [DW The selected image title will move up or down depending on whether [ ] is selected.
Image Capture Guide List Display Tips The following display is used when you shoot using the Image Capture Guide List. Use this Guide List prepared in advance to ensure no images are forgotten. A green circle for the Guide List in use A green circle for the recorded...
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Using the Extension Functions Chapter Using the RDC-i700 Explorer Plug-In ... 128 Using the RDC-7/i700 Mounter ... 131 Making a Backup File of the Camera Settings ... 134 Making a Backup File ... 134 Restoring the Backup Settings to the Camera ... 136 Transferring a Signature File ...
]. Then turn the camera and the PC on. B Select [Windows Explorer] under [Programs] in the [Start] menu. Explorer will start up. C Move the pointer to [RDC-i700] on the left of the window and click the right button. The menu will be displayed.
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The camera is now detected by the PC. If you click [+] on the left of [RDC-i700], the camera’s storage memory will be displayed. You can then open, copy or delete a folder or file in the same way as with an ordinary disk.
JPEG image file. Then copy all files (pages) in the folder to a certain folder in the camera’s ‘DCIM’ folder by using the RDC-i700 Explorer Plug-In. (You cannot copy the folder itself including files.) If you later select the folder on the camera and play it in auto mode, you can make a presentation only with a camera.
The generic graphics applications therefore may not open those files when you transfer them from the camera to a PC by using the RDC-i700 Explorer Plug-In. In this case, use the TWAIN function (P.142) to open the TIFF files. The images transferred from the camera to a PC by using this TWAIN functon will be converted to the generic TIFF files.
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USB Connection Select [RICOH RDC-i700] as [Connect via]. Serial Connection Select [RICOH RDC-i700] as [Connect via] and select [Using SLIP] under [Configure]. LAN Connection Select [Ethernet] as [Connect via]. When you have finished making the setting, close the TCP/IP control panel.
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E For a LAN connection, click on the [IP Address] menu in the RDC- 7/i700 Mounter control panel and select [Set IP Address...]. Input the figures displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor (4 figures separated by “.”) and click [OK]. F Click on [Mount] for the storage memory you wish to connect.
B Select [Windows Explorer] under [Programs] in the [Start] menu. Explorer will start up. C Click on the [RDC-i700] icon with the right button and select [Save RDC-i700 setting...] from the menu displayed. The dialog box for specifying the location and file name will be displayed.
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A Connect the camera correctly to the PC and set the camera’s mode dial to [ ]. Then turn the camera and the PC on. B Select [RDC-i700 Mounter] in [Control Panels] from the Apple menu. The RDC-7/i700 Mounter window will be displayed.
B Select [Windows Explorer] under [Programs] in the [Start] menu. Explorer will start up. C Click on the [RDC-i700] icon with the right button and select [Restore RDC-i700 setting...] from the menu displayed. The dialog box for selecting the file for downloading will be displayed.
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For Macintosh A Connect the camera correctly to the PC and set the camera’s mode dial to [ ]. Then turn the camera and the PC on. B Select [RDC-7/i700 Mounter] from [Control Panels] in the Apple menu. The RDC-7/i700 Mounter window will be displayed. C Click on [Set Prefs...].
Transferring a Signature File This section explains the [TRANSFER SIGNATURE] function for transferring a signature file created on the PC to the camera. • Signature files must be made using the paint application software. Note Signature File There are 3 kinds of signature data of different sizes for use in any image quality mode.
B Select [Windows Explorer] under [Programs] in the [Start] menu. Explorer will start up. C Check that the [RDC-i700] icon is displayed on the screen. The icon may be displayed in the Explorer window or [My Computer] window. D Select the image file created for the signature file.
F Select the image file to be used as the signature in each image quality mode. If you select [Auto], the image file for other image quality modes will be compressed/enlarged and a signature file automatically created. G Click on [OK]. The selected image files are now transferred to the camera as signatures.
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The dialog box for selecting the image file for the signature will be displayed. E Select [Select File...] for each size, select the image file for the signature and click on [Open]. Be sure to select the image file for each size. F Click on [Transfer].
The generic graphics applications therefore may not open those files when you transfer them from the camera to a PC by using the RDC-i700 Explorer Plug-In. In this case, use the TWAIN function to open the TIFF files. The images transferred from the camera to a PC by using this TWAIN functon will be converted to the generic TIFF files.
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• If you have connected several items of TWAIN-compatible equipment, Note it is necessary to select which TWAIN equipment you will use before performing the operation described on the previous page. Use the function titled [Select TWAIN_32 Source...] or similar. In most cases, this item is found next to [TWAIN_32...].
For Macintosh This section explains how to use the TWAIN function on a Macintosh. A Check that the camera is properly connected to the PC, that the camera is turned on and that the camera’s mode dial is set to B Mount the storage media of the camera to which you want to download using the RDC-7/i700 Mounter.
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• Depending on the connection method and conditions, the screen for inputting the camera’s IP address may be displayed. In this case, input the IP address displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor. The following will be displayed. E Click on [Select Folder...]. The dialog box will be displayed to select a folder.
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Setting the Receiving PC for Chapter Direct Upload Setting the Receiving PC for Direct Upload ... 148 For Windows ... 148 For Macintosh ... 153...
Network Component window. P.171 “Installing the Dial-Up Adapter” • The explanations in this section use the settings for Windows 98. The Note settings for Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0 are slightly different. Contact your nearest Ricoh service office.
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A Select [Settings] [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu. The control panel window will be opened. B Double click on [Add/Remove Programs]. The [Add/Remove Programs Properties] window will be opened. C Click on the [Windows Setup] tab. The Windows file screen will be displayed. D Select [Communications] and click on [Details...].
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Preparing the Receiving PC When installation of the software is completed, perform the following operation to put the telephone in standby status. When a direct upload call comes from the camera, the telephone will automatically switch to receiving mode. A Double click on [My Computer] and then double click on [Dial-Up Networking].
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I Cancel the tick from both [Enable software compression] and [Require encrypted password]. J Click on [OK] to close the [Server Types] window. K Click on [OK] to close the [Dial-Up Server] window. L Select [Programs] menu. The following screen will be displayed. [RDC-i700 Direct Upload] from the [Start]...
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M Set [Direct Upload Route directory] and [Direct Upload Log file name]. Direct Upload Route directory : Specify the folder to receive the incoming file. If you wish to specify a folder on the camera side, leave blank. Direct Upload Log file name : If you wish to make a log file (a record of connections and transmissions) for Direct Upload, input the file name here.
For Macintosh This section gives a broad outline of the preparations to be performed on the receiving Macintosh. For details of actual installation and setting, refer to the Macintosh and software HELP functions and the operation manual. Important • If you are using a MacOS version earlier than MacOS9 (e.g. 8.5 or Note 8.6), you will need to install ARA (Apple Remote Access).
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Preparing the Receiving Macintosh Perform the following operation to put the telephone in standby status. When a direct upload call comes from the camera, the telephone will automatically switch to receiving mode. File Sharing settings A Open the File Sharing control panel. B Double-click the [Start/Stop] tab.
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Using the RDC-i700 Direct Communication software A Start up [RDC-i700 Direct Upload]. [RDC-i700 Direct Upload] is installed in the root folder of the startup disk immediately after installation. B If you wish to make a direct upload log file (a record of connections and transmissions), set a folder and file name.
Appendix Camera Settings When Connected to a PC ... 158 Setting the PC Connection Environment ... 158 Setting the Network Environment ... 160 Switching Between the Modem and LAN ... 162 Error Messages ... 163 Error Messages Displayed on the Web Browser ... 163 Other Error Messages ...
Note between the camera and the PC when they are directly connected. • The [IP ADDRESS: PC] and [IP ADD: RDC-i700] settings are only valid when the camera is connected to a Macintosh. They are invalid when the camera is connected to a PC running Windows. (This setting is not required in the case of Windows.)
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A Set the mode dial to [SETUP]. The Setup menu will be displayed. B Select [PC CONNECTION]. The screen for setting the PC connection will be displayed. C Set each item. • “Using the On-screen Keypad” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual D When you have finished making the settings, select [OK].
Important Note the power off and then turn it on again. HOST NAME (RDC-i700 Host Name) This is the camera’s name on the network. The factory default setting is blank. You can set the name at will. DNS SERVER ADD. (Domain Name Server Address) Set the domain name server (DNS) address.
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A Set the mode dial to [SETUP]. The Setup menu will be displayed. B Select [NETWORK]. The screen for setting the network environment will be displayed. C Set the various items. • “Using the On-screen Keypad” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual. D When you have finished making the settings, select [OK].
Switching Between the Modem and LAN This function enables you to choose whether to use the preset card as the [MODEM] or as the [LAN]. • Use this setting when using a PC card with both modem and LAN Note functions.
Error Messages In the case of misoperation or of failure due to some problem or other, an error message will be displayed. This section deals with the causes and remedies of problems. • This section explains the error messages displayed on the PC screen. Note For details of the error messages displayed on the camera monitor, refer to the ‘Camera’...
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Error Message PCMCIA Card write- protected CF Card write-protected Card Error Memory full Recording file Error Error Messages Displayed on JOB Navi. Setup Screen Error Message Input upload file name File read Error Cannot read file anymore Cannot add list anymore No PCMCIA Card installed No CF Card...
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Cause and Remedy Error Message Same name template HTML file with same name already exists. Change file name. already exists Too long file name File name must be within 32 characters. Change file name. (within 32 characters) Error Messages Displayed on Setup Screen Error Message Cause and Remedy Input upload file name...
Cause and Remedy More than one software attempted to send and receive data with camera. Wait a short while. Problem file installed. Reinstall RDC-i700 Explorer Plug-In from CD-ROM supplied. Camera not correctly connected. Check connection. Camera not correctly connected. Check connection.
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Deletion of specified file prohibited. Transfer of specified file/folder prohibited. This file / folder cannot be transferred Folders in a PC cannot be transferred to RDC-i700. This file name is used by RDC-i700 Create a folder in RDC-i700 first and then transfer files in the folders of the PC.
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Select BMP format file or GIF format file first and than trausfer signature file. IP address has not been set in RDC-i700. Set IP address by opening RDC-i700 property by using Internet Explorer. Setting of transferring signature file has been set to auto for all files.
[Hardware] dialog box. C Check whether the “!” mark is displayed meaning that the device manager is disabled for [RICOH Camera Port] or [Universal Serial Bus Controller] of [Ports (COM/LPT)] . D Specify the “!”-marked device and click [Delete].
Checking the Proxy Server When you can not connect to the camera by controlling the browser, please make the following procedures to check the proxy server settings. For Internet Explorer (Version 5.x) A Right-click on the [Internet Explorer] icon on the desktop and then click on [Properties].
Installing the Dial-Up Adapter When the dial-up adapter has not been displayed in the Network Component dialog, install the dial-up adapter in the following procedure. A Right-click on the [Network Neighborhood] icon on the desktop and then click on [Properties]. B Click on the [Confguration] tab and then click [ADD].
Checking the Dial-Up Settings When the dial-up server does not operate properly despite the correct coonfguration fo the receiving PC for Direct Upload, check the dial-up settings in the following procedure. For Internet Explorer (Version 5.x) A Right-click on the [Internet Explorer] icon on the desktop and then click on [Properties].
Index Address Book Sending to a PC ... 66 Address book Deleting ... 65 Displaying ... 62 Editing ... 64 Saving ... 65 Application software Installing For Macintosh ... 18 For Windows ... 16 Backup file Address Book ... 65 Camera settings ...
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Motion pictures Recording ... 53 Network environment ... 160 PC connection environment ... 158 Quick Send Displaying the dial-up account ... 87 Selecting a dial-up account ... 88 Selecting a send-to name ... 89 Selecting the size of the image to be sent ...
SETUP Mode ( FORMAT Camera DATE SETTING Camera KEEP SETTING Camera BEEP SOUND Camera AUTO POWER OFF Camera LANGUAGE Camera VIDEO OUT MODE Camera LCD CONFIRMATION TIME Camera MAIL/WEB SETTING Communication/Internet P.32,41,50 DIAL-UP SETTING Communication/Internet DIRECT UPLOAD Communication/Internet ADDRESS BOOK Communication/Internet JOB Navi.
Recording Mode ( FOLDER VOICE MEMO FOCUS MODE DATE IMPRINT FLASH STRENGTH ISO SENSITIVITY AUTO BRACKET REDEYE REDUCTION NON-COMPRESSED MODE Camera MONOCHROME MODE INTERVAL MODE SOFT MODE TIME EXPOSURE MODE SIGNATURE BRIGHTNESS CONTROL (only in Text mode) Ô Button Connecting to a Personal Computer Camera Camera Camera...
Play Mode ( MENU Button Ô Button Edit Mode Camera Camera Camera Camera EDIT IMAGE Camera MEMO Camera COPY/MOVE Camera SEND Communication/Internet P.69,72,77 QUICK SEND Communication/Internet FOLDER Camera PROTECT Camera DELETE ALL IMAGES Camera AUTO PLAYBACK Camera HTML FILE CREATION Communication/Internet PRESENTATION Camera NEW PRESENTATION Camera...
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PC Mode ( Connecting to a Personal Computer Communication Mode ( E-MAIL DIRECT UPLOAD Communication/Internet FTP UPLOAD Communication/Internet Communication/Internet Communication/Internet Communication/Internet P.85 P.95 P.98 P.101 P.116...
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