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Follow these instructions to prepare your Ricoh Theta camera for use. Details To prepare your camera for use, charge your camera. Download the Ricoh Theta app and update the firmware. Connecting and Charging the Camera 1. Connect the supplied cable to the camera's mini USB connector port.
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It is recommended to use a computer to update the firmware as the files are large. 1. With the Theta camera connected, press the power button (top button). The blue LED on the front of the camera will turn on, and the camera icon will be illuminated.
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5. The Theta serial number is the default Wi-Fi password. (just the numbers NOT the “YL”). Note: It is not advised to change the password as there is no password recovery feature. 6. The Theta camera will be visible in the list of available Wi-Fi sources as THETAYLXXXXXXXX.OSC. The X’s will https://knowledge.faro.com/Hardware/2D_Scanners/ScanPlan/Configure_Ricoh_Theta_Cameras_For_ScanPlan...
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Theta SmartPhone App Settings 1. Download and Install the Theta Smartphone App through your phone's app store. 2. Open the app and press the gear symbol. 3. The default settings do not need to be changed, but this page can also be used to check the camera battery level.
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4. Press the Left Arrow at the bottom to return to the previous screen. 5. Press the camera icon. https://knowledge.faro.com/Hardware/2D_Scanners/ScanPlan/Configure_Ricoh_Theta_Cameras_For_ScanPlan Updated: Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:32:58 GMT...
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6. Press the lower gear icon to open additional settings. 7. Press Camera Settings. https://knowledge.faro.com/Hardware/2D_Scanners/ScanPlan/Configure_Ricoh_Theta_Cameras_For_ScanPlan Updated: Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:32:58 GMT...
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8. Set Sleep Mode to a minimum of 10 minutes, and consider an Auto power off setting of one hour to conserve battery life. https://knowledge.faro.com/Hardware/2D_Scanners/ScanPlan/Configure_Ricoh_Theta_Cameras_For_ScanPlan Updated: Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:32:58 GMT...