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  • Page 2: Before Reading This Manual

    Before Reading This Manual Thank you for purchasing the Caplio RR120. To ensure that you use this camera safely and correctly, read this User’s Manual carefully before you start using the camera. Once you have finished reading this User’s Manual, keep it handy at all times.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface Basic Photography Before Reading This Manual ....... 2 How to Hold Your Camera ........32 Contents ............... 3 How to Press the Shutter Button ......33 Safety Precautions ..........5 About the Viewfinder Lamp ........35 Using Your Camera Correctly ......11 Auto Photography ..........
  • Page 4 Basic Photographic Settings (SETUP mode) ..76 Glossary ............... 100 LANGUAGE ............ 77 Telephone Support Numbers in Europe ....101 SOUND ............77 Ricoh Service Offices ........... 102 TIME ..............78 AUTO-OFF ............78 TV ..............79 IMAGE No............79 DEFAULT ............

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Read these safety precautions carefully before using the camera. These instructions contain valuable information on safe and proper use that will prevent harm and damage to the operator and other persons. Make sure that you fully understand the following details (indications) before proceeding to the main descriptions in this manual.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions (continued) Should you ever notice smoke, a strange Do not heat, disassemble or throw the odor or excessive heat coming from the batteries into fire or water. camera, immediately turn OFF the power Doing this might cause them to rupture, ignite or and remove the batteries and AC adapter.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions (continued) (continued) (continued) Do not place the camera on wobbly, Do not disassemble, change or repair the inclined or unstable surfaces. camera. This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over. This might cause fire or electric shock. For details on repair and internal inspection, consult the Do not use in areas near water.
  • Page 8 Safety Precautions (continued) (continued) Keep the batteries out of the reach of If you want to use the camera on an children. airplane, consult the airline and follow their instructions. If a child swallows a battery, this might result in poisoning.
  • Page 9 Safety Precautions (continued) (continued) (continued) Before you move the camera, disconnect Do not look at the sun through the camera cords and cables. viewfinder. Failure to do this might damage cords and This could damage the eyes. cables, resulting in fire or electric shock. Do not use the flash close to eyes.
  • Page 10 Safety Precautions (continued) (continued) (continued) Do not subject the status display to impact. Do not use different types of batteries together, or mix old and new batteries. If the status display is impacted, the glass on the screen may be broken and internal fluid may Not doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fire or major injury or leak.

  • Page 11: Using Your Camera Correctly

    Using Your Camera Correctly Notes On Handling Your Camera Avoid using or storing the camera in the following places: • Places subject to humidity, dust and dirt • Places subject to direct sunlight • Places subject to high or low temperature •...
  • Page 12 Using Your Camera Correctly (continued) Notes On Handling the AC Adapter Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (sold separately). Using a different AC adapter might cause the camera to malfunction. When you use the AC adapter, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Precautions and the notes described below.

  • Page 13: Features

    Features 3X zoom lens USB interface compatible High definition 2.2 million pixels Extensive photographic functions • Auto/Flash/Macro/Self-timer • Multi mode (16 continuous images in one frame) • Bulb mode for night and creative photography • Color/Black-and-white photography, etc. Image size and quality easily selectable •...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera. Batteries (4 size AA) Video cable USB cable Soft case Alkaline SmartMedia™ card CD-ROM Wrist strap Lens cap (8MB, 3.3V) (1) • USB driver (for Windows 98) (with lens strap) •...

  • Page 15: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Status Image Quality button Flash button Mode dial Self-timer button Macro button Shutter button Self-timer lamp Viewfinder window Flash Lens Terminal cover • DIGITAL terminal • VIDEO terminal • DC IN 5V terminal - 15 -...
  • Page 16 Names of Parts (continued) ENTER button MENU button Press the center of the button. In Manual Photography mode, Auto (Use this button to comfirm a selection.) Photography mode or Playback (cross pad) button mode, press the button Press the button on the required side. to display MENU.

  • Page 17: Mode Dial

    Names of Parts (continued) Mode dial Manual Photography mode Allows white balance and exposure to be set manually. Auto Photography mode This is the most commonly used SETUP mode photography mode. Sets basic camera settings In this mode, exposure (power OFF time, sound, time, (combination of shutter speed and display language, image number, aperture) is automatically...
  • Page 18 Names of Parts (continued) Status display This display indicates the camera’s status. You can verify the camera’s status even if the LCD monitor is not on. The text, numbers and icons that are displayed vary according to the settings. - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Attaching The Strap

    Attaching the Strap The two figures below illustrate how to attach the lens strap and wrist strap. Attach the lens strap and cover the camera lens with the lens cap to protect the camera lens from any unexpected damages while the camera is not being used. Attach the wrist strap and put it around your wrist to prevent your camera from slipping during use.

  • Page 20: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the Batteries This camera uses four (4) size AA batteries. Loading the Batteries IMPORTANT • Before you load or remove the batteries, be sure to turn the camera off. • The camera may not start normally if you load batteries with the power on. If this happens, turn the camera off, then turn it on again.

  • Page 21: Removing The Batteries

    Installing the Batteries (continued) 3. Close the battery door and move the lock switch in the direction of the Lock arrow. IMPORTANT • Make sure that the battery door is firmly closed. Removing the Batteries Reverse the procedure for "Loading the Batteries" to remove the batteries. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 22 Installing the Batteries (continued) Battery Wear When the power is ON, the remaining battery power is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. Status Display Remaining Battery Power LCD Monitor [FULL] Sufficient battery power, or the AC adapter is connected. [HALF] Half battery power or less [LITTLE] Little battery power left...

  • Page 23: Using A Power Outlet

    Using a Power Outlet If you use the AC adapter in a room with a power outlet, you can take photographs for an extended period of time. This also prevents mechanical failures or data transfer failures due to battery wear. IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 24: About Smartmedia™ Cards

    About SmartMedia™ Cards The SmartMedia™ card is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’s power is turned OFF, the images saved on the SmartMedia™ card are not erased. SmartMedia™ cards can be repeatedly read and written. SmartMedia™...

  • Page 25: Loading The Smartmedia™ Card

    About SmartMedia™ Cards (continued) Loading the SmartMedia™ Card 1. Slide the power switch to turn off the power. 2. Slide the card door release in the direction of the arrow to open the cover 3. Gently insert the SmartMedia™ card as far as it can go with the SmartMedia™...

  • Page 26: Removing The Smartmedia™ Card

    About SmartMedia™ Cards (continued) Removing the SmartMedia™ Card IMPORTANT • Never open the card door or remove the SmartMedia™ card while data is being recorded to the SmartMedia™ card (viewfinder lamp flashes). This might damage the SmartMedia™ card or corrupt the data on the SmartMedia™...

  • Page 27: Write Protection

    About SmartMedia™ Cards (continued) Write Protection To prevent valuable data from being erased inadvertently, attach the write-protect sticker at the write-protect area. Data can no longer be recorded or erased from the SmartMedia™ card. To write or erase Write-protect area data from the SmartMedia™...

  • Page 28: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power ON/OFF Turning the Power ON 1. Make sure that the SmartMedia™ card is correctly loaded. 2. Slide the power switch to turn on the power and set the mode dial to the desired mode. Remove the lens cap during photography. In the modes, the lens extends from the camera body.

  • Page 29: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display The text, numbers and icons that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings. To erase text currently displayed on the LCD monitor, use the DISPLAY function in the MENU. The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessary even if it is set to OFF. In Photography Mode Note •...

  • Page 30: In Manual Photography Mode

    LCD Monitor Display (continued) In Manual Photography Mode Note • The display is momentarily disrupted after recording an image or the mode is switched. This does not affect photography. - 30 -...

  • Page 31: In Playback Mode

    LCD Monitor Display (continued) In Playback Mode Slideshow Folder number Mode dial setting 0003 Image number Protected image NO IMAGE Message Date (month-day-year) 1792 01 10 01 Image size 1200 13 : 22 Time (24-hour-format) - 31 -...

  • Page 32: How To Hold Your Camera

    How to Hold Your Camera When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or straps from covering the lens or flash. Right Wrong Camera held with both hands with your arms Fingers held over the lens firmly held against the sides of your chest - 32 -...

  • Page 33: How To Press The Shutter Button

    How to Press the Shutter Button The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages: halfway down and fully down. When pressed halfway down, AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) are carried out. When pressed fully down, the camera takes a picture. 1.
  • Page 34 How to Press the Shutter Button (continued) Note • If the shutter button is pressed all the way down, photographs cannot be taken until AF and AE are locked. • The image in the LCD monitor sometimes darkens from the time that the shutter button is pressed down half way until the image becomes focused.

  • Page 35: About The Viewfinder Lamp

    About the Viewfinder Lamp The viewfinder lamp indicates the state of the camera. The meaning of the lamp may differ according to the mode dial setting. Viewfinder Lamp Viewfinder Lamp Meaning State AE or AF are locked with the shutter button held halfway down. [Power ON] Writing to SmartMedia card in progress Flashing Do not turn off the power...

  • Page 36: Auto Photography

    Auto Photography This is the most commonly used photography mode. In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically controlled to facilitate photography. There are two ways of taking photographs in this mode: using the viewfinder and using the LCD monitor.

  • Page 37: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Auto Photography (continued) 5. Look through the viewfinder to compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway , then press Press down it the rest of the way down halfway. • Pressing the shutter button down halfway adjusts the exposure, and Press down pressing the shutter button the rest of the way down takes the shot.
  • Page 38 Auto Photography (continued) 3. Set the mode dial to 4. Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture. 5. Press the shutter button down halfway , then press it the rest of the way down • Pressing the shutter button down halfway adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button the rest of the way down takes the shot.

  • Page 39: Setting The Image Size And Quality

    Setting the Image Size and Quality Set the size (number of pixels) and quality (compression ratio) of the image to be photographed. Change the setting according to how the image is to be used and the remaining amount of space in the SmartMedia™...
  • Page 40 Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued) 4. Take the photograph. Note • To make the image become smaller, it is recommended that you reduce the image size first. If this step cannot meet your needs, then you can reduce the image quality as an additional means. •...

  • Page 41: Zoom Photography

    Zoom Photography Zoom photography allows you to take telephoto and wide-angle shots. 1. Slide the power switch to turn on the power. Telephoto Wide key (zoom) key 2. Set the mode dial to 3. Compose the picture using the Zoom key. •...

  • Page 42: Digital Zoom Photography

    Digital Zoom Photography This function enlarges the center of the image displayed on the screen so that it appears that the photographed image is enlarged twice its size. The LCD monitor automatically turns ON in this mode. Take pictures while viewing the image in the LCD monitor. 1.

  • Page 43: Macro (Close-Up) Photography

    Macro (Close-up) Photography The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 8 cm and infinity at wide angle. In the macro photography mode, the LCD monitor automatically turns ON. Take the photograph while viewing the LCD monitor.

  • Page 44: Self-Timer Photography

    Self-timer Photography When the self-timer is used, the shutter is automatically released after the preset time (two or ten seconds). 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Press the button to set to the self-timer mode. ] is displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. In the Manual Photography mode, is not displayed on the LCD monitor when the manual setup screen is displayed.

  • Page 45: Flash Photography

    Flash Photography In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set to function in dark places. No special setting is needed to set off the flash. The flash firing mode can be set to suit the conditions where the flash is to be fired. The effective range of the flash is approximately 1.3 ft (0.4 m) to 8.2 ft (2.5 m).
  • Page 46 Flash photography (continued) Auto In this mode, the flash fires automatically according to the ambient conditions. This mode is ideal for general photography where you are not trying to achieve any particular effect (when using macro photography, the flash does not fire). Red-Eye Reduction Use this mode to avoid the red-eye effect when photographing people in low-light conditions.
  • Page 47 Flash photography (continued) Note • If you take a photograph in the Slow Sync mode at a place with a dark background or in the Suppressed Flash mode at a dark place, the shutter speed slows down, and the slow shutter speed warning is displayed. (When the shutter is pressed halfway down, the viewfinder lamp lights and the slow shutter speed mark displayed in the LCD monitor.) We recommend using a tripod to prevent blurred image caused by shaking.

  • Page 48: Multi-Image Photography

    Multi-Image Photography This mode takes 16 shots continuously at 0.25-second intervals. The 16 photographed images are saved as one image. This mode is effective for continuously photographing moving subjects. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Set the REC. mode to MULTI. 1.

  • Page 49: Long Exposure Photography

    Long Exposure Photography This mode is used for taking subjects that require several seconds to photograph such as firework displays at night. When using this mode, be sure to use a tripod to keep the camera stable and prevent distorted images. 1.

  • Page 50: Manual Photography

    Manual Photography You can manually adjust conditions such as white balance and exposure compensation, and take photographs at these conditions. This is called “manual photography.” Settings made in this mode are saved even if the camera is turned off. IMPORTANT •...

  • Page 51: White Balance)

    Manual Photography (continued) 3. Press the ENTER button. This confirms the setting. The camera is ready to take photographs. 4. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it the rest of the way down The camera takes the picture. Note •...

  • Page 52: Exposure Compensation)

    Manual Photography (continued) E.V. (Exposure Compensation) This setting allows you to lighten or darken the entire screen. Use this setting when the optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when there is a lot of contrast between the subject and the background or when the subject to photograph occupies only an extremely small part of the screen.

  • Page 53: Changing The Preset Conditions (Rec Menu)

    Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the automatic photography and manual photography mode. The settings are not canceled even if the camera is turned OFF or the Auto Power OFF function is activated. The settings (except the LCD monitor brightness) are canceled when you remove or insert the batteries or disconnect or connect the AC adapter.

  • Page 54: Rec. Mode

    Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) 5. To quit the REC MENU, press the ENTER button. The camera is now ready to take photographs. REC. MODE Select from the following photography modes: [ 1SHOT ] : Regular photography, one shot at a time (default) [ MULTI ] : Continuously taking 16 photographs as a single image [ BULB ]...

  • Page 55: Preview

    Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) PREVIEW This setting allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor for two seconds immediately after you have taken the shot. This allows you check the composition and brightness of the photographed image. [ ON ] : Display preview (default) [ OFF ]...

  • Page 56: Display

    Changing the Preset Conditions (REC MENU) (continued) DISPLAY Sets the on-screen display status in REC MODE and PLAY MODE. [ OFF ] : Both the LCD monitor and the on-screen display are turned off. [ ON ] : Only the LCD monitor is turned on. [ ALL ] : Both the LCD monitor and the on-screen display.

  • Page 57: Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback)

    Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) Play back photographed images one image at a time. 1. Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the buttons to move back and ahead. Move back/ Move ahead Holding down the buttons moves back or ahead continuously one frame at a time.

  • Page 58: Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback)

    Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) Enlarges selected portions of images being played back 3 times actual size. Images can be displayed enlarged when being played back one image at a time. 1. Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2.

  • Page 59: Displaying A List Of Image Thumbnails

    Displaying a List of Image Thumbnails Nine reduced images are simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor. This manual calls this display “thumbnail display.” This feature is useful when there are many images. After you have displayed the image thumbnails, you can select the desired image and display it in the regular display.

  • Page 60: Slideshow Playback

    Slideshow Playback Automatically play back one image at a time in order. 1. Set the mode dial to The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the ) button. The PLAY MENU is displayed. 3. Use the buttons to select SLIDE and press the button.

  • Page 61: Reducing The Image Size (Resize)

    Reducing the Image Size (Resize) Changes the size of FULL size (1792 x 1200 pixels) images to half the size (896 x 600 pixels) in the horizontal and vertical directions, and overwrites the old FULL size image with the new size image. This is called “resizing” in this manual.
  • Page 62 Reducing the Image Size (Resize) (continued) 3. Use the buttons to select RESIZE and press button. The RESIZE menu is displayed. If there are no images that can be resized, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. 4.

  • Page 63: Compressing Images (Quality)

    Compressing Images (Quality) Compresses images to half their size, and overwrites the old size image with the new compressed image. Compressing a previously saved image when the SmartMedia™ card has run out of storage space during photography increases space on SmartMedia™ card so that you can continue taking photographs. The following images cannot be compressed: •...
  • Page 64 Compressing Images (Quality) (continued) 3. Use the buttons to select QUALITY, and press button. The QUALITY menu is displayed. If there are no images that can be compressed, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLAY MENU. 4.

  • Page 65: Selecting The Folder To Play Back

    Selecting the Folder to Play Back Select the folder to play back when the currently loaded SmartMedia™ card contains two or more folders. 1. Set the mode dial to The last image frame or the thumbnail display appears on the LCD monitor. 2.
  • Page 66 Selecting the Folder to Play Back (continued) About Folder Names Images photographed on this camera are recorded to a folder. You cannot choose in which folder to store images. The [100] folder is created when you have photographed images. When the number of images reaches the largest number (9999), a new folder [101] is created.

  • Page 67: Erasing Images (Erase Frame)

    Erasing Images (Erase Frame) Erases one image at a time. Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected or the SmartMedia™ card is write-protected. 1. Set the mode dial to When is selected, the last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2.
  • Page 68 Erasing Images (Erase Frame) 5. To continue erasing images, repeat the above procedure from step 2. Note • When [ PROTECT ] is displayed on the LCD monitor, cancel the protection. • If you take a photograph after erasing an image, a number continuing from the last photographed image is assigned as the image number.

  • Page 69: Erasing All Images In A Folder (Erase All)

    Erasing All Images in a Folder (Erase All) Erases all images within the currently selected folder. For details on folders, see “Selecting the Folder to Play Back”. Note, however, that images cannot be erased when they are protected or when the SmartMedia™card is write- protected.

  • Page 70: Formatting The Smartmedia™ Card

    Formatting the SmartMedia™ Card Formatting erases all images currently recorded on the SmartMedia™ card loaded on your camera. Protected images are also erased. The SmartMedia™ card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. IMPORTANT • The SmartMedia™ card must be formatted on the camera before use. 1.

  • Page 71: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images This feature prevents images from being erased. IMPORTANT • Formatting erases all the images on a SmartMedia™ card, regardless of whether they are protected or not. • To protect the entire SmartMedia™ card, see “Write Protection”. Protecting an Image 1.
  • Page 72 Protecting Images (continued) 4. Use the buttons to select the desired image to PROTECT protect, and press the ENTER button. This confirms the image to be protected, and is displayed under the image. To cancel the selection, press the ENTER button again. To write-protect two or more images, repeat this procedure for each CANCEL image.

  • Page 73: Removing The Protection

    Protecting Images (continued) Removing the Protection 1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Protecting An Image”. 2. Use the buttons to select the image to PROTECT unprotect, and press the ENTER button. This fixes the images whose protection is to be removed, and under the image changes to To remove the protection from an image, press the ENTER button again.

  • Page 74: Changing The Display Setting In Playback Mode

    Changing the Display Setting in Playback Mode This setting allows you to switch the on-screen display. 1. Set the mode dial to [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the ) button. The PLAY MENU is displayed. 3.

  • Page 75: Changing The Lcd Setting In Playback Mode

    Changing the LCD Setting in Playback Mode This setting allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. This adjustment does not adjust the brightness of the image to be recorded. [-5 to +5] - 75 -...

  • Page 76: Basic Photographic Settings (Setup Mode)

    Basic Photographic Settings (SETUP mode) This feature allows you to set up the environment for using your camera in addition to image-related settings. This is called “setup”. The following items can be changed in the mode: LANGUAGE/SOUND/TIME/AUTO-OFF/TV/IMAGE No./DEFAULT The details set here are held in memory even if the camera is turned OFF. 1.

  • Page 77: Language

    Basic Photographic Settings (SETUP mode) (continued) SET UP 3. Press the button. LANGUAGE English The tab menu is displayed. SOUND English TIME Deutsch 4. Use the buttons to change the setting in AUTO OFF Français the tab menu, and press the ENTER button. Español To cancel changing of settings, press the button.

  • Page 78: Time

    Basic Photographic Settings (SETUP mode) (continued) TIME Sets the date and time. (Seconds cannot be set.) 1. Using the buttons to select the item you want TIME to set, and use the buttons to set the value for 2001 each item. Pressing the button advances the selection in the following order: : 00...

  • Page 79: Image No

    Basic Photographic Settings (SETUP mode) (continued) Sets the video output format. [NTSC] : NTSC video format (US, CANADA, JAPAN) [PAL] : PAL video format (EUROPE) IMAGE No. Sets whether or not to reset the image number when you take photographs. [CANCEL] : Does not reset the image number.

  • Page 80: Default

    Basic Photographic Settings (SETUP mode) (continued) DEFAULT Sets whether or not to return the settings (except TIME, LANGUAGE, TV (video output format) and the LCD monitor brightness) to their defaults. [CANCEL] : Does not return settings to their defaults. [OK] : Returns settings to their defaults.

  • Page 81: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor Brightness

    Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness This adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor and not the brightness of the recorded image. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Press the ) button. The REC MENU or PLAY MENU is displayed. You can set the LCD monitor brightness in either of these menus.

  • Page 82: Taking And Playing Back Photographs On A Tv

    Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV Television sets can be used to compose images for photography or playback. To do this, the camera must first be connected to the TV. We recommend using the AC adapter on an indoor power outlet when available. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 83 Taking and Playing Back Photographs on a TV (continued) 3. Take photographs or play them back. Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor. Note • Nothing is displayed on the TV when the LCD monitor is set to OFF by turning the on-screen display off. (To turn off the LCD monitor, switch the mode dial to REC /PLAY mode.

  • Page 84: About The Cd-Rom

    About the CD-ROM You can install the following from the included CD-ROM. • USB driver (for Windows 98 only) Install this driver when you use the USB connector on your personal computer to import images. The USB driver provided on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98. It is not necessary to install this driver on computers running Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP or Mac OS 9.0 or higher.

  • Page 85: Transferring Images To A Pc

    Transferring Images to a PC You can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and cable set. The software and USB driver included on the CD-ROM must be installed to transfer images to a PC. Before transferring the images, make sure that your system meets the following minimum system requirements.

  • Page 86: Installing The Usb Driver (For Mac Os 9.0 Or Higher)

    Transferring Images to a PC (continued) 2. Click “Install USB Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the USB driver installation is complete, restart the computer. Installing the USB Driver (For MAC OS 9.0 or higher) A mass storage class-compliant USB driver is already installed on the MAC OS 9.0 or higher. The USB driver installation is not necessary.

  • Page 87: Editing Images

    Editing Images Using MGI PhotoSuite MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can breezily retouch, compose and organize your images in just seconds. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and other fun stuff. Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program. To install MGI PhotoSuite, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 88: Using Mgi Photovista

    Editing Images (continued) 3. Choose a photo source (e.g. “Computer”) and click the “Open” button. 4. Now you are able to process your images with all the tools provided by PhotoSuite. Using MGI PhotoVista MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360 panoramic images in a snap.
  • Page 89 Editing Images (continued) To use the program, follow the steps below: 1. Open Source Images in MGI PhotoVista MGI PhotoVista requires some overlap of source images to properly align them before a stitch. For best results, use a 20% to 50% overlap.
  • Page 90 Editing Images (continued) 4. View the Panorama In Action Choose “Show Viewer” from the “Panorama” menu. The “Stitch Preview” window changes to viewer mode. Press and drag the pointer over the panorama vertically and horizontally. Press “SHIFT” to zoom in or press “CTRL” to zoom out. Close the viewer window when you’re done to return to the preview stitch. 5.

  • Page 91: Installing Acrobat Reader

    Installing Acrobat Reader To view or print the user’s manual in PDF format, you have to install the Acrobat Reader first. See the steps below: 1. Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the package into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2.

  • Page 92: Installing The User's Manual

    Installing the User’s Manual The user’s manual on the supplied CD-ROM provides more information and advanced instructions about the camera. Before reading the user’s manual, make sure to install the Acrobat Reader first. With Acrobat Reader, you can view or print exact copies of the original manual on any (supported) operating system. Follow the steps below to install user’s manual.

  • Page 93: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to Other Devices PC card Adapter SmartMedia™ card Printer Floppy disk Adapter Software application (CD-ROM) USB cable Video cable AC adapter Power outlet TV monitor - 93 -...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Body Model Digital Still Camera Recording medium SmartMedia™ card (3.3V) 4/8/16/32/64/128MB compatible Compression system JPEG-compliant Image file format Exif Ver.2.1-compliant Number of frames Quality Image 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB Mode Size (Approx.) FULL size: FULL 1792 x 1200 pixels FINE HALF HALF size:...
  • Page 95 Specifications (continued) Pickup elements 1/2.6" CCD sensor (effective pixels: approx. 2.2 million) Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400 Lens 3X zoom lens W=F2.9/F6.9, T=F3.02/F6.9 Focal length f=6.2 mm – 18.6 mm (equivalent to 38mm - 114mm on a 35mm camera) Viewfinder Real image type zoom finder Auto-focus TTL system AF, focus adjusting range: approximately 3.15 in.
  • Page 96 Specifications (continued) Date/Time Simultaneously recorded to image data (Exif file format) Automatic calendar function Automatically adjusted until the year 2037 LCD monitor 1.5" TFT(61,600 pixels) DC IN terminal DC 5 V I/O terminal DIGITAL terminal VIDEO terminal NTSC or PAL system Power supply 4 x AA (Alkaline, Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium) battery or AC adapter...

  • Page 97: Warnings And Messages Displayed On Lcd Monitor

    Warnings and Messages Displayed on LCD Monitor The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display. Display Meaning LCD monitor Status display Remaining battery power half or less Little battery power left No battery power left NO CARD Flashing (photography mode) No SmartMedia™...

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor and the viewfinder lamp. Then check the following items. Problem Causes Remedy No power supply The batteries are exhausted. Replace with new batteries. The AC adapter plug has come out of Plug the adapter back in.
  • Page 99 Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Causes Remedy I cannot use the flash to The mode dial has been changed to Set the mode dial to the correct setting. take pictures. another setting. The flash is set to Suppressed Flash Set the flash to Auto, Red-Eye Reduction or mode.

  • Page 100: Glossary

    Glossary AF/AE PC Card AF (auto-focus) ··· A function for automatically A generic term for cards that meet the PC Card focusing your camera. Standard. AE ··· A function for automatically setting your Red-Eye Effect camera’s exposure. The phenomenon where people’s eyes sometimes AF/AE lock ···...

  • Page 101: Telephone Support Numbers In Europe

    Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) 01844 219 342 (from outside of the UK) +44 1844 219 342 Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) 06331 268 438 (außerhalb Deutschlands) +49 6331 268 438 France (á partir de la France) 0800 91 4897 (en dehors de la France) +33 800 91 4897 Italia...

  • Page 102: Ricoh Service Offices

    Ricoh Australia Pty. Ltd. 8 Rodborough Road Frenchs Forrest, N.S.W. 2086 RICOH UK LTD. (PMMC UK) Australia Ricoh House, 1 Plane Tree Crescent, http://www.ricoh.com.au Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 7HG, England RICOH FRANCE S.A. (PMMC FRANCE) 383, Avenue du Général de Gaulle - BP 307-931-13 Clamart Cédex,...

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