Operation Manual For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use.
Using These Manuals Using This Guide The three manuals included are for your Caplio GX. Display examples: This manual gives examples of those pictures on LCD monitor with other models of Caplio that has shooting functions equivalent to those of this camera. 1. Please read this first: Read Me First (a sheet of printed document) Terms: In this guide, still images, movies, and sounds are all referred to as "images" or "files." This manual introduces the package contents and explains easy shooting.
Contents Shooting with Optical Zoom................................. 46 Shooting with the Digital Zoom.................................. 47 Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)...................... 48 Using the AF target shift function .............................. 48 Using These Manuals ............................................ 2 Using This Guide.................................................... 2 Recording Voice Memos......................................
(VIDEO OUT MODE)......................................... 120 Changing the setting of step zooming (STEP ZOOM) 121 Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory .. 86 Viewing Movies .................................................... 87 Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume........................... 87 Chapter 2 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Windows) Playing Back Sound ............................................. 88 Playing Back Sound .........................................
Using the Keyboard ................................................. 150 Viewing Image Information................................. 151 Using the File Menu................................................. 151 Using the Shortcut Menu ......................................... 151 Displaying the Viewer Screen ............................ 152 Using the Viewer Screen ......................................... 152 Printing an Image ............................................... 153 To Print an Image ..........
Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started This section explains how to get your camera ready, from taking it out of the package to preparing to shoot.
Checking that Everything is Packed 1 Quick Start Guide The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed. Caplio GX Caplio CD-ROM The software and the operation manual are included on this CD-ROM. AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) Warranty Card Handstrap Safety Precautions AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV unit. USB Cable Attaching the hand strap to the camera Used to connect the camera to a personal computer or Direct Print supported printer.
Names of Parts Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4a) It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the following. Used for power supply from a home outlet to the camera. Connect this adapter for longtime play or image transfer to a personal computer. Camera Front View Battery Charger (BJ-2) 1. Shutter Release Button (see P.36) Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) 2. Mode Dial (see P.11) 3. Flash 4. AF Window 5. Viewfinder Other products sold separately: 6.
.$ Button/F(Flash) Button (see P.52) Rear View 11. " /N (Macro) Button (see P.48) 12.DISP. Button 13.D (Delete)/T (Self-timer) Button (see P.95/P.54) 1 14.M Button 15.ADJ. Button 16.LCD Monitor 17.Speaker Left Side, looking from the front 18.Power (DC in) Cable Cover 19.Battery/Card Cover 20.Strap eyelet (see P.8) 21.Tripod Screw Hole (underside) How to use the hot shoe Bottom Since the camera has a hot shoe, you can connect an external flash (available in stores) for use. 1.
How to Use the Mode Dial Using the up/down dial The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera. The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and playback (still image viewing). With the up/down dial, you can easily use various functions of the !"#$ buttons. 1. Turn the up/down dial as shown in the figure. How to use the up/down dial Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of the mode you want to use. Examples: For menu display...
Inserting the Batteries • Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) This is economical because you can recharge and discharge it, and use it over and over again. Use a charger (available in stores) for charging. The battery may be inert and consequently it may not supply power immediately after it is purchased or left unused for more than a month. In such a case, recharge the battery two or three times before use.
Using the Batteries • Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries. • Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. 1. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps. First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Using the Rechargeable Battery 1 Removing the Rechargeable Battery If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before removing batteries. The rechargeable battery (DB-43) is another option for powering this camera. This battery is convenient because it can be used over and over again by recharging, and the battery power lasts long. 1. The cover slides open in two steps.
Using the AC Adapter • Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the AC Adapter (sold separately). • Use the battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately) to recharge the battery. is recommended. Battery for use with the AC Adapter • Store the removed battery in a dry cool place.
3. Removing the AC Adapter Open the power (DC input) cable cover and take the cable out. When using the AC Adapter, the battery level indication may not reach the full area. 1 4. 5. 1. Unplug the power plug from the outlet. 2. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps. First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. 3. Remove the battery. 4.
Turning the Power On/ Off Auto Power-off Turning the Camera On • If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. To use the camera again, simply press the power button. 1. • At time of purchase, the Auto Power-off function is set to one minute. The camera is switched On and Off as follows. Press the power button. • The Auto Power-off function does not work when connected to your computer.
Inserting an SD Memory Card (Available in Stores) 1 Where images are recorded When no SD memory card is inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it records images on the memory card. You can record the still images and movies you have taken in the camera's internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores).
2. 2. Make sure the card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks. Press the card gently and release it. The card pops out just a little. 1 3. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. When loading the SD Memory Card, take care not to get any dirt on the card's metal parts. Removing the SD Memory Card If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before removing the SD memory card. 1. Open the battery/card cover.
How to Use the LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for playing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and settings are displayed on the screen of the LCD Monitor. 1 Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures (When the shutter release button is half-pressed) Movie Mode Still Image Mode Symbol 1. Flash A/M Mode Display Contents Refer to Current flash mode. P.52 White Balance set value. P.
Symbol 5. Flash Mode Types * A musical note is displayed for an image shot with sound. 6.PHOTOMETRY (No Display) Display Contents Refer to Still Image Shooting Mode. P.38 Aperture Priority Mode. P.55 Manual Exposure Mode. P.56 Movie Mode. P.45 Multi-Shot Mode. P.43 S Multi-Shot Mode. P.43 M Multi-Shot Mode. P.43 Movie Mode. P.45 PORTRAIT Mode. P.41 SPORTS Mode. P.41 LANDSCAPE Mode. P.41 NIGHTSCAPE Mode. P.41 TEXT Mode. P.41 HIGH SENSITIVITY Mode. P.41 Voice Memo Mode. P.
Symbol 16. Battery 1 17.Zoom Bar - 18. Self-timer After 10 Seconds Display Contents Refer to Remaining Battery Power. P.13 Zoom Bar P.46 Self-Timer Shooting. P.54 Date Imprint mode. P.81 Interval Shooting. P.79 Indicates camera shake. Hold the camera still and shoot again. P.36 After 2 Seconds 19. Date/Time 20. INTERVAL Interval 21. Camera Shake 22. Aperture Value - Aperture size. - 23. Shutter Speed - Shutter speed. - 24.
The Screen During Playback 1 Movie Mode Still Image Mode Symbol Display Contents Refer to 1. PROTECT Protected status. P.104 2. DPOF DPOF specified. P.107 3. Playback data source Indicates playback from internal memory. P.86 Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card. P.86 4. Mode Types Still Image Mode. P.86 * A musical note is displayed for an image shot with sound. Movie Mode. P.87 Voice Memo Mode. P.88 Picture Quality setting. P.70 6.
Switching the Screen Display If you press DISP., you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc. When Shooting 1 Display Symbols Grid Guide Display Histogram Display LCD monitor off (Synchro-Monitor Mode) No Display • You cannot turn the LCD Monitor Display on/off by pressing T (Self-timer), F (Flash) or N (Macro) buttons. • Turning the LCD Monitor Display Off conserves battery life.
Synchro Monitor Mode In Synchro Monitor mode, the LCD monitor is kept off (no display) except during the following camera operations. This mode is effective for saving power consumption. Half-press the shutter button. The LCD Monitor is tuned on and you can confirm composition. After you finish shooting with Full-Press, the LCD Monitor will automatically turn off. Press the Q (Quick Review) button. You can view the photo you just took (see P.84).
Button Functions The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons. 1 • Power Button, see P.17. • Mode Dial, see P.11. • For the Up/down Dial, see P.11. • Shutter Button, see P.36. Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode D (Delete)/ T (Self-timer) Button If you press the button in Shooting Mode, self-timer mode is activated and you can take photos using the self-timer (see P.54). ! Button In Manual Focus Mode, you can use In Voice Playback Mode, press the this button to adjust focus.
The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu Operation To display the menu: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode), A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode), 4 (SCENE Mode), or 6 (Playback Mode). 2. Press the M button. The menu appears. On the menu screen, you can move between screens by pressing the #$ buttons and between items by pressing the !" buttons. Press the shutter release button while a menu screen is displayed in the Shooting mode for shooting by returning to the shooting screen.
1 • On the setting selection screen, the item with the orange displayed is the current setting. Even if you change the setting by moving the blue indicator, until you finalize the setting the orange indicator remains to show what the previous setting was. • The menu screen sequence slightly varies with the item for which the setting change is being made. For the detailed explanation of each item, see the corresponding page. The Basics of the Setup Screen Operation To display the Setup Screen: 1.
Screens Default values set when you purchased your camera are surrounded by brackets in the selection options. 1 Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode) In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into three screens. You can select a screen with the #$ buttons. Setting Option Refer to PIC QUALITY/SIZE NC2592, F2592, N2592, F2048, N2048, F1280, [N1280], N640 P.70 FOCUS [AF], MF, SNAP, ∝ P.73 PHOTOMETRY [MULTI], CENTRE, SPOT P.75 SHARPNESS SHARP, [NORMAL], SOFT P.
Shooting Menu (Aperture Priority Mode) In Aperture Priority Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into three screens. You can select a screen using the #$ buttons 1 Setting Option Refer to PIC QUALITY/SIZE NC2592, F2592, N2592, F2048, N2048, F1280, [N1280], N640 P.70 FOCUS [AF], MF, SNAP, ∝ P.73 PHOTOMETRY [MULTI], CENTRE, SPOT P.75 SHARPNESS SHARP, [NORMAL], SOFT P.76 CONT. MODE [OFF], CONT, SCONT, MCONT P.43 AUTO BRACKET ON, [OFF], WB-BKT P.77, P.
Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) In Movie Mode, display by pressing the M button. 1 Setting Option Refer to MOVIE SIZE [320], 160 P.72 FOCUS [AF], MF, SNAP, ∝ P.73 WHITE BALANCE [ ], (Daylight), (Overcast), (Fluorescent light), (One Push) (Tungsten light)/ P.62 Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode) In Scene Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into two screens. You can select a screen with the #$ buttons.
Shooting Menu (Text Mode) In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button. 1 Setting Option Refer to DENSITY DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT P.67 SIZE 2560, [2048] P.70 IMAGE WITH SOUND ON, [OFF] P.58 DATE IMPRINT [OFF], DATE, TIME P.81 Playback Menu In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting Option Refer to SLIDE SHOW ON, [OFF] P.93 PROTECT Select, Release 1 FILE, Select, Release ALL FILES P.104 DPOF RESIZE P.107 1280, 640 P.110 COPY TO CARD P.
Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode) In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene. 1 Symbol Setting Content Refer to PORTRAIT P.41 SPORT P.41 LANDSCAPE P.41 NIGHTSCAPE P.41 TEXT MODE P.41 HIGH SENSITIVITY P.
Setup Screen (Setup Mode) This screen is displayed in Setup Mode. The Shooting menu is divided into two screens. You can select a screen with the !" buttons. 1 Setting Option Refer to CARD FORMAT P.112 IN FORMAT P.113 LCD BRIGHTNESS P.113 ADJ. BUTT. SET. [OFF], BEEP SOUND [ON], OFF, Shutter release sound P.115 LCD CONFIRM. OFF, [1], 2, 3 Seconds P.115 AUTO POWER OFF OFF, [1], 5, 30 Minutes P.116 SEQUENTIAL NO. ON, [OFF] P.117 POWER SAVE ON, [OFF] P.
Section 2 Basic Shooting The basics of shooting are explained here, from how to hold your camera to how to shoot still images and movies.
2 How to Hold the Camera How to Focus If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, the still image might not come out clearly (due to camera shake). The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake should be avoided under the current shooting condition. Hold the camera as illustrated below for best results. The area displayed on the LCD Monitor is shot as a still image or a movie. 1. 2. When adjusting focus, press the shutter button halfway (half-press).
If the camera cannot automatically focus, the crosshairs in the center of the LCD monitor turn red and the auto-focus lamp in the lower left of the viewfinder blinks in green. ing on the shooting distance. To check the focusing or the shooting range accurately before shooting, please use the LCD monitor. Auto focus lamp If the subject is not centered on your composition, see P.40.
Shooting Still Images 3. When taking still images, Shooting Mode is usually used. 2 Put the subject of your photo right in the center and press the shutter button half-way. There are two methods of using the shutter button, pressing the shutter in two stages (half-press) and pressing it all the way down at once (full-press). When you use half-press, you can confirm that your shot is in focus on the LCD Monitor. When you want to capture the moment, fullpress is convenient.
Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) 1. Turn the mode dial to 5 (Shooting Mode) or A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode). 2. Compose your shot either by looking through the Viewfinder or at the LCD Monitor. 3. If it is difficult to focus the camera, see P.36. 2 Put the subject of your photo right in the center and press the shutter button all the way. After the camera focuses automatically, the still image is taken and recorded.
When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (Focus Lock) 2 The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are displayed in the bottom part of the screen, and the camera focuses. When the subject of your composition is not centered, you can compose your picture after setting the focus and then shoot. This method is called "Focus-Lock." Example: Taking a photograph of the castle in the background with the camera focused on a person in front.
Shooting with SceneryMatching NIGHTSCAPE Use when shooting night scenes. You can also shoot with people in the frame. If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of shooting modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for the scene. 2 You can select a mode from the following six types, in Scene Mode. PORTRAIT TEXT MODE This is best for taking pictures of people. Use when capturing text images, for example, notes written on the whiteboard at a meeting.
If you press M button, the shooting menu appears. 4. • You can set White Balance while in Scene Mode as well (see P.62), but it may not be possible to get the effect that matches a scene. • Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode. 2 Press the shutter release button. If you return to Scene Mode again, the scene-selection screen is displayed again. • In Scene Mode, those pictures displayed in the background of the explanation screen are just for effect.
Shooting with Multi-Shot If you switch to Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images. This is convenient when you want to capture the moment. There are three ways to shoot Multi-Shots, "CONT", "SCONT" and "MCONT". CONT (Multi-Shot) As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. The still images are recorded one file each, just as in normal shooting. SCONT (S Multi-Shot) Shoots a continuous stream of images.
4. Press the !" buttons to select [CONT], [S-CONT], or [M-CONT]. 5. 6. Press the O or # button. • The maximum number of images that can be shot in Multi-Shot mode depends on the image size and picture quality settings as follows: 2 F2592 N2592 F2048 N2048 3 5 4 8 F1280 N1280 N640 6 6 9 • While shooting with Multi-Shot, the LCD Monitor display turns off. Compose your picture and secure it using a tripod, or use the Viewfinder.
Shooting Movies Shooting with Multi-Shot Operation continued from the previous page: 7. You can shoot movies with sound. You can select the image size, either 320 × 240, or 160 × 120 pixels. Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button. The maximum recording time of each shot is 80 seconds (320 × 240) and 300 seconds (160 × 120). As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. 8. Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file.
Shooting with Optical Zoom 2 To shoot with the zoom, follow the steps below. If you use the z (Telephoto): T/ Z (Wideangle): W buttons, you can alter the size of the subject in your photo without having to change your distance from the subject. (Equivalent to a 35mm camera's 28 to 85mm zoom.) 1. Turn the mode dial to 5 (Shooting Mode) or A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode). 2.
Shooting with the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom function enlarges images by processing them. When you use the digital zoom, pressing the z (Telephoto) button enlarges the subject even more than the specified enlargement ratio (optical zoom). (Maximum of 4.0 magnification.) • The more you enlarge with the digital zoom, the lower the picture quality becomes. • When using the digital zoom, compose your shot on the LCD Monitor. • If you use the Mode Dial to change modes, the digital zoom setting is lost.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo) 2 Using the AF target shift function At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). This feature is good for shooting flowers, insects and other small subjects, because you can get a close-up of one centimeter (1/2 inch) from the subject.
4. Press the ADJ. button. In 5 (Shooting Mode), press the ADJ. button four times (five times if the ADJ. button has the fourth function). In A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode), press the ADJ. button three times (four times if the ADJ. button has the third function). 5. Shift the cross to the subject with the !"#$ !"#$ buttons for focusing. 6. 7. Press the O button. 2 Half-press the shutter button. The camera focuses on the cross. 8. Press the shutter release button gently all the way.
Recording Voice Memos For how to play back sound, see P.88. The voice recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card. 2 Capacity Recording time 8MB 14 min 02 s 32MB 64 min 38 s 64MB 132 min 13 s 128MB 267 min 17 s WAV file This is one of file formats to store voice data. • The internal memory allows the same recording time as an 16MB SD memory card. • Recorded data is stored as a WAV file.
Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography This section describes how to change the various shooting-related settings.
Using the Flash 3 If you press the F (Flash) button, you can switch into Flash Mode (Flash, Flash Off, and other settings). Switch settings according to time, conditions and your preference, and shoot your pictures. • By default, your camera is set to Flash Off. From the front edge of the lens, flashlight reaches about 0.2 to 5.0 m (W) or about 0.15 to 2.9 m (T) when ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO.
4. The flash starts recharging. While the flash is charging, the LCD Monitor goes off and the flash lamp blinks. Once charging is complete, the lamp goes off and it is possible to shoot. Turn the external flash on, set the flash to Auto, and adjust the f-number and ISO sensitivity of the flash to those of the camera. When removing the external flash from the camera, first turn the external flash off.
Using the Self-Timer 3 • Each press of the T (Self-timer) button, it selects a function in the following sequence: 10 sec, 2 sec, Self-timer Off, 10 sec, 2 sec... You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. If the person who takes the photo wants to be in the still image as well, it is convenient to use a setting of ten seconds; a setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. Attach a tripod securely to the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera.
Shooting in Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode Shooting with Set Aperture (Aperture Priority Mode) To shoot with a set aperture, follow the steps below. Using the up/down dial When the mode dial is set to Aperture Priority Mode, you can set the aperture and shutter speed manually for shooting. 1. In A/M Mode, both Aperture Priority Mode and Manual Exposure Mode are available. Turn the Mode Dial to A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode).
8. Using the shooting menu 1. Turn the Mode Dial to A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode). Half-press the shutter release button. The shutter speed is determined and displayed in the bottom part on the screen. The current f-number and shutter speed (AUTO) appear in the bottom part on the screen. 9. Gently press the shutter button all the way. You can also take a photo without halfpressing. (P.
4. 5. 5. Release the ! button. Half-press the shutter release button. Press the !" buttons to select a shutter speed. The LCD monitor displays an exposure level indicator. The indicator range is from -2EV to +2EV. If the exposure level is outside this range, the indicator turns orange. As far as the exposure level variation you set is within the indicator range, the LCD monitor display changes. 6. 3 6. This completes the shutter speed setting. Gently press the shutter button all the way.
3 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) 6. You can shoot a still image with a voice memo. After the still image is stored, voice recording starts automatically and can continue for up to eight seconds. This function is useful for adding comments on the status or contents of subject. Even when shooting in Scene Mode, you can record a voice memo by displaying and setting the Shooting menu. 7. Press the O or # button. The setting for shooting with sound is complete.
Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button The ADJ button allows exposure correction, white balancing, and ISO sensitivity setting by fewer operations. You can also register a function other than these adjustment functions to the ADJ button. If a frequently used function is registered, they can be set easily by fewer button operations. 3 Use the SETUP screen to register a function to the ADJ button (P.114). Adjustments Using the ADJ. Button Adjustments that can be made with the ADJ.
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure) To change the exposure compensation setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below. The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. 3 1. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can change the exposure setting.
4. 4. Press the O button. Exposure Compensation settings are completed and the setting value appears in the right-hand portion of the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. Press the !" buttons and specify a value. Moving it to the - (minus) side makes it darker. Moving it to the + (plus) side makes it brighter. 3 Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure) To change the exposure compensation setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. 1.
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) 1. Turn the mode dial to 5 (Shooting Mode) or A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode). 2. Press the ADJ. Button. With a normal camera, a white subject may not be reproduced as white depending on lighting around the subject. 3 The White Balance menu appears. Digital cameras have a function called White Balance, which automatically adjusts white balance so white subjects are reproduced as white.
If you select 3. Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance) (One Push) Press !" to select (One Push). To change the white balance setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. 1. 4. 5. Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode), and select a scene to have the camera ready. Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture. 2. Press the $ button. 3. Press the M button. The Shooting menu (or the Movie menu) appears.
6. 8. If you pressed the # button, press also the M button. If you pressed the # button, press also the M button. The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the upper left of the screen. The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the upper left of the screen. Only except for scene mode, This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. 3 If you select 4.
Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity) The ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive to light the film is. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or moving fast and suppresses blurring. However, the images become rough. 1. Turn the mode dial to 5 (Shooting Mode) or A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode). 2. Press the ADJ. Button three times.
6. Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity) To change the ISO sensitivity setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the mode dial to 5 (Shooting Mode) or A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode). 2. Press the M button. Press the O or # button. ISO settings are completed. 7. If you pressed the # button, press also the M button. The Shooting menu appears. 3 The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the right of the screen.
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) 3. Press the ADJ. Button. The Text Density menu appears. When you are shooting text, you can change the DENSITY settings. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT. Text Density setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu. 3 4. For information on how to shoot text, see P.41. Press the !" buttons to select the desired density setting. Text Density setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu.
7. Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density) To change the Text Density setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. 1. The display returns to the shooting screen. The Text Density setting value does not appear on the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. Turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode). The Scene selection screen appears. 3 2. Press the !" buttons to select the text mode and then press the O button. 3. Press the M button. The Shooting menu appears. 4.
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) 5. Press the !" buttons to select [WB-BKT]. Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. 3 The first image is reddish, the second one is equal to the current setting, and the third one is bluish. 6. This is useful if the appropriate white balance cannot be judged. Press the O or # button. White Balance Bracket settings are complete. 7.
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) Image Files Files containing still images and movies are called Image Files. The size of a stored still image and movie files depends on picture quality and size settings. Changing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size of a Still Image About Picture Quality Mode 3 Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size. When still images and movies are saved as image files, the image data is saved in a compressed file.
3.Select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode then press the O or $ button. In TEXT Mode, you cannot set Image Quality Mode. The image size can be selected from 2048 × 1536 and 2560 × 1920. By default, your camera is set to 2048 x 1536. 4. 1. Press the !" buttons to select a picture quality/size. 3 Turn the Mode Dial to 4 (SCENE Mode). The Scene selection screen appears. 2. Press the !" buttons to select TEXT Mode. 3. Press the O button.
7. Press the O or # button. 3. Select [MOVIE SIZE] and then press the O or $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select Size. 5. Press the O or # button. The image size setting is complete. 8. If you pressed the # button, press also the M button. The Shooting menu disappears and the setting is displayed at the upper right of the screen. 3 This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. Changing the Image Size of a Movie Image Quality Mode settings cannot be made for movies.
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) 4. Press the !" buttons to select [MF]. When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus). You can be united also with the subject in the macro distance. You can also shoot with a fixed shooting distance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set to either Snapshot or Infinity (∝). 3 5. • By default, your camera is set to AF (AutoFocus). Focus settings are complete. 6. • Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode.
• To change the shutter speed for shooting with manual focusing, turn the mode dial to Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode (A/M), select [Manual exposure] from the Shooting menu, and set the shutter speed. The up/down dial cannot be used for focus adjustment. • Selecting [SNAP] will fix the shooting distance to 2.5 meters. • Selecting [∝] will fix the shooting distance to infinity. This feature is useful to shoot a distant view. 5. • You cannot use the up/down dial. 3 Focus settings are complete.
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTRE, and SPOT. 3. Press the #$ buttons to switch between displays as required. 4. Select [PHOTOMETRY] and then press the O or $ button. MULTI (No Symbol) 3 The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to photometry for overall decision.
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) 5. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 6. Press the O or # button. You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. 3 By default, your camera is set to Normal. To make changes to the sharpness of still images, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the mode dial to 5 (Shooting Mode) or A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode). 2. Press the M button. Sharpness settings are complete. 7.
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) 5. Select [ON] and then press the O or # button. The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots, with the specified exposure value as standard, at three exposure levels, at -0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV. 3 6. • By default, your camera is set to OFF. • This function is not available when shooting with sound. If you pressed the # button, press also the M button.
Setting the Shutter Speed (TIME EXPOSURE) 4. Select [TIME EXPOSURE] and press the O or $ button. 5. Press the !" buttons to select a shutter speed. 6. Press the O or # button. If you set the shutter speed, when you shoot, the shutter stays open for the specified time. By setting the shutter speed, you can capture the track of moving subjects such as fireworks and car lights, when you shoot a night scene. 3 You can select an exposure time of 1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds.
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) 5. Press the !" buttons to specify the length of time. You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 30 seconds to 3 hours, in increments of 30 seconds. 3 By default, your camera is set to OFF. 6. Press the $ button to move to the minutes setting, then use the !" button to set the minutes. 7.
• In steps 5 to 7, if you press and hold the !" " buttons, you can quickly raise or lower the setting value. • If you use batteries for power, you may exhaust the batteries. Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended. 3 • Even during Interval Shooting, if you press the shutter button, the camera will shoot as usual. However, Interval Shooting Mode is unaffected. After shooting, once the time specified in Interval Shooting elapses, the next shot is taken.
Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) 4. Press the " button to select [DATE IMPRINT] and then press the O button. You can stamp the date on the bottom right of your still images. You can choose to display the date in one of two formats, Date (Y/M/D) or Date and Time (Y/M/D/H:M). 3 • If the date and time have not been set, DATE IMPRINT cannot be used. First make the date and time settings. • DATE IMPRINT cannot be used with movies. 5. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting.
Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) 5. Make sure that [YES] is selected, and then press the O button. You can restore the Shooting Menu defaults, returning the settings to what they were at the time of purchase. 3 To restore the Shooting Menu to its initial settings, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the mode dial to 5 (Shooting Mode) or A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode). 2. Press the M button.
Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds You can display still images or movies on the LCD Monitor to check them, and delete unwanted ones. You can also hear a recorded sound from the speaker. It is recommended that you plug in the AC Adapter whenever viewing still images or movies on the LCD Monitor.
Viewing the Photo You Just Took (Quick Review) Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed The still image you displayed with the Q (Quick Review) button can be displayed enlarged up to 3.4 times using the 8 (Enlarged View) button. Right after shooting a still image, if you want to see it immediately, you can display the shot in Shooting Mode. This function is called Quick Review. To view still images in the enlarged display mode, follow the steps below.
Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie The movie or still image you displayed using the Q (Quick Review) button can be deleted by pressing the D (DELETE) button. To delete a still image or movie that is displayed, follow the steps below. 1. While using the Quick Review function, press the D (Delete) button. 2. Press the $ button to select [DELETE]. 3. Press the O button. 4 The display indicates that deleting is in process; once finished, the shooting screen returns.
Viewing a Still Image or Movie 2. If you press the $ button, you can view the next still image or movie. If you press the # button, you can view the previous still image or movie. If you press and hold either the # or the $ button, you can move quickly between images. Still images and movies you shot are recorded in the internal memory of the camera or on an SD memory card. They can be viewed on the camera's LCD monitor display.
Viewing Movies Fast Forward Press the z (telephoto) button during play. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). Rewind Press the Z (Wide-Angle) button during play. Pause/Playback Press the shutter button. The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image. Slow Playback Go on pressing the z (telephoto) button during pause. Slow Rewind Go on pressing the Z (WideAngle) button during pause. Next frame Press the z (telephoto) button during pause.
Playing Back Sound Playing Back Sound Recorded with a Still Image You can play back sound recorded in Voice Memo Mode or recorded with a still image. To play back sound attached to a still image, follow the steps below. Playing Back Sound 1. To play back sound recorded in Voice Memo Mode, follow the steps below. 1. The last still image is displayed. For a movie, the first frame is displayed as a still image Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). 2. The last still image is displayed.
Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume, follow the steps below. 1. Press the !" buttons. The volume adjustment bar appears. 4 2. Press the !" buttons to adjust the volume. The volume can be set to nine levels. The setting will be used until you change it. • For how to record sound, see P.50. • For how to shoot a still image with sound, see P.58.
Viewing Thumbnail Images on the LCD Monitor In Thumbnail Display mode, text files are displayed in blue. The LCD Monitor screen is split into six thumbnail images, allowing you to view your still images or movies at one glance (Thumbnail Display). • For how to select and delete still images in the Thumbnail Display screen, see P.95. To view the Thumbnail Display and select the still image for viewing, follow the steps below. 1.
Enlarged Viewing When you are displaying a still image, if you press the 8 (Enlarged View) button, you can display the still image up to 3.4 times larger. Movies cannot be displayed enlarged. To view still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below. For how to display still images, see P.86. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. 4 2. Display the still image you want to enlarge. 3. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button.
Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode Press the DISP. button to turn on or off the bar display at the lower part of the LCD monitor. When S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still images (16 images in a file) are displayed, one (shot) of the 16 images can be displayed in Enlarged Display Mode. After enlarged display, the display can be fed one shot at a time. 4 For how to shoot images in S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot mode, see P.43.
Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can show the recorded still images, movies, and sound files sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). 4 The last still image taken is displayed. 2. Press the M button. The Playback menu is displayed. 3. Confirm you are selecting [SLIDE SHOW] and then press the O button. The slide show starts and files are played back in order.
Viewing on a Television 6. You can also view the still images and movies you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as on its LCD Monitor. • If you connect the AV cable to your video recorder's In terminal, you can record what you have shot onto video. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera.
Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds 4. Press the $ button to select [DELETE ONE]. 5. Press the O button. You can easily delete still images, movies, and sounds that have not come out right. The following are the three ways to delete photos: • One shot at a time • All frames at once • Select multiple frames to delete together Still images and movies set to Protect cannot be deleted. The display indicates deletion is in progress; once finished, playback screen returns.
4. Press the $ button to select [YES]. 3. Press the!" !"#$ !"#$ buttons to select the still images, movies, or sounds you want to delete. 4. Press the D (Delete) button. The trash symbol appears in the upper left of the still image, movie, or sound.j 4 5. Press the O button. The display indicates deletion is in process; once finished, the playback screen returns. 5. • For how to display still images (or movies), see P.86.
Section 5 Direct Printing PictBridge is a registered trademark.
About the Direct Print Function Sending Images to a Printer for Printing The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer, by connecting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer. You can send images from the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer to print them. Images are sent from the internal memory when no SD memory card is loaded or from an SD memory card when one is installed.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. 1. Check that the camera’s power is off. 2. Check that the printer’s power is off. 3. Press the #$ buttons to select an image for printing. 4. Press the ADJ. button. 5. Make sure that [1 FILE] is selected, and then press the O button. Load paper into the printer and check that the printer is ready to print. 3. 4. 5. Connect one end of the USB cable provided to the USB port of your printer.
Printing All Images 1. • The items available vary depending on the functions of the printer. • If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button. Also, items that are not available on the printer do not appear. The "Connecting" screen appears. 2. 5 Press the O button. The display returns to the Direct Print menu. 8. Press the ADJ. button. The "Connecting" screen appears.
Printing Several Images The following items are available: Item Name PAPER SIZE 1. Function Sets the paper size. PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type. LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a sheet of paper. DATE PRINT Selects whether to print the date (shooting date). The date format can be set using the date/time option in the Setup Mode. FILE NAME PRINT Selects whether to print the file name. OPTIMIZE IMAGE Selects whether to optimize the image data prior to printing on the printer.
11.Press the !" buttons to select 14.Press the O button. an item, and then press the $ button to display the detailed options screen. 5 The selected images are sent to the printer and the "Connecting" screen appears. Press the M button to cancel the operation. Upon completion of transmission of images for a page, printing starts. When all the selected images have been sent from the camera to the printer, the camera display returns to the Direct Print playback mode screen.
Section 6 About Other Functions The camera has functions to protect still images and movies from being inadvertently deleted, to copy those from the internal memory onto a memory card, and to set still images for a Print Service. These management functions are explained here.
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) 5. Make sure that [1 FILE] is selected, and then press the O button. You can protect still images from being accidentally deleted. There are 3 methods of making Protect settings: • One shot at a time • All frames at once • Select multiple frames to protect together 6 When set to Protect, the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. Protected still images, movies, and sounds cannot be deleted normally.
3. 4. Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and then press the O button. To protect selected still images, movies, or sounds all at once, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections and thumbnail images are displayed in a reduced size. Press the $ button to select [ALL FILES]. 3. 4.
6. Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) Press the !"#$ !"#$ buttons to select the still image, movie, or sound you wish to protect and press the O button. You can copy all the movie, still image, and sound data stored in internal memory onto an SD Memory Card at once. To copy still images, movies, and sounds from internal memory to SD Memory Card, follow the steps below. 1. 6 2. 3. 4.
Using a Printing Service (DPOF: Dee-Pof) 5. Make sure that [1 FILE] is selected, and then press the O button. The still images recorded on an SD Memory Card can be printed out if you take them to a shop that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, it is necessary to make settings required for printing. These settings are called DPOF (Dee-Pof) settings.
Setting DPOF for a Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). 2. Press the M button. • To remove the DPOF setting from all your still images, select [CANCEL] in step 5. • You can remove all or multiple still image DPOF settings at once. Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images The Playback menu appears. 3. Press " button to select [DPOF] and press the O button.
6. Press the !" buttons to set the number of copies to print. Press the ! button to increase the number, or the " button to decrease it. 7. 8. Press the #$ buttons to select the next still image for which you wish to make the DPOF setting. 6 Press the !" buttons to set the number of copies to print. Press the ! button to increase the number, or the " button to decrease it. 9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to select all the still images for which you wish to make the DPOF setting.
Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) 4. Press the $ button to select [1280] or [640]. 5. Press the O button. You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to additionally create a file of a different image size. The selectable image sizes are 640 x 480 and 1280 x 960 in Normal Mode. You can resize only still images and still images with voice memos. Movies cannot be resized. 6 The image size is changed and the resized still image is displayed.
Section 7 Changing Camera Settings This section explains how to make changes to the camera's settings.
Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (CARD FORMAT) 3. Press the $ button to select [YES] and then press the O button. If an error message "This card cannot be used." is displayed, or if you have formatted a card with a computer or some other device, it will be necessary to format the SD Memory Card prior to use. Formatting starts. When it finishes the SETUP screen returns. If an SD Memory Card is not loaded, a message will be displayed.
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT) If an error message "Format the internal memory" is displayed, it will be necessary to format the internal memory prior to use. To adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor, follow the steps below. 1. Formatting the internal memory erases all of the images recorded in the memory.
Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.) If a function is set with [Set ADJ. Button], the AF target shift function (P.48) available from the ADJ. button at Macro shooting is activated when the ADJ. button is pressed the fifth time. Each time the ADJ. button is pressed, the camera displays the setting screen in the order of exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. • Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button (P.59) Possible Settings • Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) (P.
Changing the Operation Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) During operation, the camera generates four types of sounds: start sound, shutter release sound, focus sound, and beep sound. Immediately after pressing the shutter button, the still image taken is displayed for a moment so you can check it. Start sound : Sound when the camera power is turned on.
Changing Auto PowerOff Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) • When Auto Power-Off turns off the camera, just press the power button again to turn it on and resume use. • The Auto Power-off function does not work when the camera is connected to a computer. If you do not operate the camera for the set period of time, it will shut off automatically (Auto Power-off) to conserve battery power. • When shooting with Interval Shooting, settings made here are not valid and Auto Power-Off does not work.
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) 3. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD Memory Card or in internal memory, with a consecutively numbered file name automatically assigned. • When you are recording to internal memory, file names are assigned just as when [SEQUENTIAL NO.] is set to [OFF].
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWERSAVE) 3. This setting will be used until you change it. You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries. • If the power is turned on or the mode dial is turned in Power-Save mode, a warning appears for about two seconds to indicate Power-Save mode. The display on the LCD Monitor will turn off.
Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) 4. In [FORMAT], choose the Date and Time format. 5. Check the display on the bottom of the screen and then press the O button. You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. The date/time setting on the SETUP screen is explained here. 1. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor. 2. Press the " button to select [DATE SETTINGS] and then press the O button.
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE) Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) You can change the language displayed on the LCD Monitor. Possible Settings You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cable that came with your camera.
Changing the setting of step zooming (STEP ZOOM) The focal length with optical zooming can be fixed to any of four levels (28, 35, 50, and 85 mm as converted equivalent to 35 mm) (Step Zoom). Possible Settings OFF (Default) ON To set whether to use step zooming (ON) or not (OFF), follow the steps below. 1. Turn the mode dial to 1 (SETUP mode). 7 The Setup screen appears. 2. Press the " button to select [STEP ZOOM]. 3. Press the #$ buttons to select a value.
Chapter 2 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Windows) Section 1 Installing Software This section explains the process of installing the provided software onto your computer. Please do not connect your camera to the computer before installing the software for downloading. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer.
Using the Software Provided The CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains software for downloading images from the camera to a computer and displaying them on it. The following software is included.
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual.
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer This section shows how to download images to your computer by using the Caplio CD-ROM included with the camera. Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and the screen shown on the left appears. 1 The screen shown here is from Windows XP. You can browse the manual on the CD-ROM by clicking this button. 1 Install the software.
Installation 6. Click [Next]. For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 In Windows 2000, only a user with administrative privileges can perform installation. 1. 1 Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer. If you have already connected your camera to the computer and the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen was displayed, click [Cancel], disconnect the cable between the camera and computer, and then continue installation. 2. Start your computer. 3. Insert the CD-ROM in the CDROM drive. 7.
5. A message appears to confirm whether you want to remove the program: click [Yes]. 6. 2. Double-click the AutoRun file (Auto- The uninstallation process begins and a message appears when it is finished: click [OK]. • You may need to restart your computer after installation. A message may appear prompting you to restart the computer. In this case, select restart then click [Complete]. The computer will restart. • If the screen from step 3 is not displayed automatically, take the following steps. 1.
7. For Windows XP In Windows XP, only a user with administrative privileges can install the software. 1. Confirm where you want to install the software and then click [Next]. After a few moments, the [Select Components] screen appears. Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer.
Uninstalling the Software (For Windows XP) When you want to remove the software, follow the steps below (this operation is called uninstallation). 1 For Windows XP, only a user with administrative privileges can uninstall the software. 1. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. The [Start] menu appears. 2. Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu. The control panel screen appears. 3. Click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon. 4. Select [Caplio Software] and then click [Change/Remove]. 5.
Installing Other Software 6. In addition to the Caplio Software, you can also install the following software from the CD-ROM provided. Installing DirectX DirectX is software to play back movies. • Acrobat Reader This camera requires DirectX 7.1 or later to play movie files in Windows. If you have an earlier version installed, please install the updated version available on the accompanying CD-ROM. • DirectX Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable.
Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer This section explains how to display still images and movies you have downloaded to your computer.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer For Windows XP In Windows XP, the first time you connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen will appear. After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to it. 2 1. Make sure the camera's power is off. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. 3. 1. Select [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)]. 2. 3. Select [Next]. 4.
5. Select [RICOH Gate La], check [Always use this program for this action] check box, and then click [OK]. • To load images from the camera with assistance from the Windows XP Scanner and Camera Wizard, select [Scanner and Camera Wizard].
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer • Even when the storage folder is changed, the file number will be continuous. The number cannot be initialized. • When transferring images to a computer, if a file already exists with the same name in the destination folder, your image is renamed before saving to avoid overwrite problem. After you have connected your camera to the computer, the RICOH Gate La software automatically downloads the images stored on your camera.
How to Use RICOH Gate La The RICOH Gate La Window Once RICOH Gate La starts up, the following RICOH Gate La window appears on your computer screen. RICOH Gate La is a software program to import images from the camera to a computer. By simply connecting the camera to your computer via a USB cable, images are automatically imported to the computer. 2 On the RICOH Gate La window, you can make various settings including auto-saving upon connection and the destination folder (where images will be saved). 1.
4. [Minimize Button] Minimizes the window and displays its icon on the Windows task bar. If you click on the icon, the window will be displayed again. 2 5. [Indicator] The indicator lights if the camera is connected via USB cable. When lit, if you put the mouse pointer on the Indicator, it displays "Camera Connected." When your camera is not connected, the Indicator is grayed out, and if you put the mouse pointer on it, "Camera Connected" does not appear.
How to Use the Optional Settings If you select [Option settings] from the menu displayed on a button in the RICOH Gate La window, the [Option settings] dialog box appears. 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 7 Item Description Initial Setting Execute auto save 1. [Automatically save on connection] If you check this box, once your camera is connected to the computer, images are automatically downloaded and saved. If you uncheck the box, your images will not download automatically when you connect your camera.
Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card How to Use the Background Illustration Settings You can select a background for the RICOH Gate La window from three types of patterns. 2 It is possible to download images from a memory card to computer via a PC Card Slot or Card Reader. If you select [Background illustration setting] from the menu displayed by the [MENU] button in the RICOH Gate La window, the [Background illustration settings] dialog box appears.
Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) DU-10x enables you to view downloaded images at a glance as well as edit, rotate and resave images. This section explains how to use DU-10x. DU-10x runs in a Windows environment.
Starting and Exiting DU-10x Exiting DU-10x To exit DU-10x and close its window, select [File] from the menu bar, then select [Exit] from the menu displayed, or click the [×] (Close) button in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Thumbnail Display Description d. Display all files below folder¶ Once you start DU-10x, images appear as thumbnails. Selecting this option displays the images in all subfolders as thumbnails. e. Start List Editor 3. Thumbnail Image The reduced images are displayed at one glance. 4. Folder Display Area The folders inside [My Computer] are displayed in a hierarchy. The images inside folders selected here appear in the Thumbnail Display Area. 5. Thumbnail Display Area 6. File Name 7.
Switching the Ordering of Images Displayed thumbnail images are ordered according to date (descending order). 3 You can change the ordering method to by file type or by name. You can also choose whether each of the above is ordered according to ascending or descending order. To change the ordering of images, use either the tool bar or [Arrange] from the [View] menu. Menu Tool Bar 1. Name order Switches to By File Name. 2. Type order Switches to By File Type (in alphabetical order of the extension). 3.
Changing the Display Size 3. Medium To change the display size, use either the tool bar or [Display size] from the [View] menu. 4. Medium+memo You can change the display size to one of five sizes available. 1. Extra-large 5. Medium+GPS 2. Large 6. Small Medium+GPS is used for a Ricoh camera other than this model. Normally, they are disabled.
Viewing Images in a Slide Show 3. The [slide show] dialog box is displayed, so make the necessary settings. 4. Click the [Run] button. You can view images sequentially and automatically in either a slide show (selected images only) or auto slide show (all images). To View a Slide Show 3 You can select one or more images and display them as a slide show. To start slide show, follow the steps below. 1. Select the images you wish to see in slide show.
Using Auto Slide Show How to Use the Slide Show Dialog Box In Auto slide show, all the images displayed as thumbnails appear in order. You can make slide show display settings in the [slide show] dialog box. To start Auto slide show, follow the steps below. 1. Using one of the steps below, select [Auto slide show]. • Select [Image] then [slide show] from the menu bar. • Click the 3 button on the tool bar.
Renaming an Image in Thumbnail View Copying a Reduced Image File You can rename an image shown on the Thumbnail Display screen. You can reduce an image shown on the Thumbnail Display screen and copy it onto the clipboard. How to Rename an Image Available scale options are 100%, 1/2, 1/3, 1/ 4, and 1/8. To rename an image shown on the Thumbnail Display screen, follow the steps below. 3 1. Select an image you want to rename. 2.
Enabling or Disabling the Camera Memo Function or Functions Available with Other Models of Caplio Cameras and Available Options The table below shows a list of Caplio models and the corresponding functions available.
Deleting Images Using the Keyboard You can delete images. 1. Click an image you want to delete in the Thumbnail Display Area. 2. Press the [DELETE] Key on your keyboard. There are three methods for deleting images. Using the File Menu 1. 3 2. Click an image you want to delete in the Thumbnail Display Area. The confirmation message appears. 3. Select [Delete] from the [File] menu. Using the Shortcut Menu 1. Right-click on the image you want to delete in the Thumbnail Display Area.
Viewing Image Information You can display image information, such as the date and time a photo was shot, the size of the image, and so on. 3 Information Dialog Box To display image information, follow one of the steps below. Using the File Menu 1. Click the image in the Thumbnail Display Area for which you want to see information. 2. Select [Properties] from the [File] menu. Using the Shortcut Menu 1. Right-click on the image in the Thumbnail Display Area. The menu appears. 2.
Displaying the Viewer Screen You can enlarge or reduce the displayed size. By repeating [Enlarge Display], you can enlarge the view up to 16 times its original size. By repeating [Reduce Display], you can reduce the view down to 1/16th its original size. If you use the Viewer screen, images are displayed at full size, not as thumbnails. To open the Viewer screen, follow one of the steps below. 3 • Double click the image you want to display from the thumbnail selection.
Printing an Image Using the [Print Setup] Dialog Box You can print a thumbnail display image. There are ten layouts available. To Print an Image 1. To print an image, follow the steps below. Select [Print Setup] from the [File] menu. 2. 3 The [Print Setup] dialog box appears. 3. Select a layout in [Print Type]. 4. Make other settings as required. 1. [Print Type] Select a layout for printing thumbnails. 2. [Title] Prints a title at the top of the page.
Checking the Printing Layout Printing Images You can check the print preview before printing. To print images, follow the steps below. 1. 1. Select [Print Preview] from the [File] menu. Select the images you want to print by clicking on them. To select two or more contiguous images, click the first image and then click the last image while pressing the [Shift] key. To select two or more distant images, click them one after another while pressing the [Ctrl] key.
Chapter 3 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Macintosh) Section 1 Installing Software This section explains how to install the required software on your computer. • For the rest of this explanation, still images and movies will be referred to together as "file". • When downloading images from your camera, it is recommended you safeguard the power supply by using the AC Adapter (sold separately). The explanations provided assume that the AC Adapter is being used.
Using the Software Provided The Caplio CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains software for downloading images from the camera to a computer and displaying them on it. The following software is included. 1 RICOH Gate La for Macintosh Downloading images (for Macintosh) USB driver Connecting your camera to computer Mounter Downloading images Software and OS Applicability Table The software that can be used differs according to the OS in use, as indicated in the table below. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.
System Requirements The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating System Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2/Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Macintosh A USB port standard-equipped Apple Macintosh Series Internal Memory Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 96 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended) Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Application allocated Memory (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer This section shows the flow of downloading images to your computer by using the Caplio CDROM included with the camera. 1 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer and the window or icon shown on the left appears. 1 Install the software. 2 Connect the camera to your computer. 3 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, see P.159 Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3, see P.160 Download images to the computer. see P.
Installation 7. Click [Install]. For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 8. Click [Continue]. 1. Turn on your Macintosh. 2. Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The software is installed and then the Installation Complete message appears. 1 The CD-ROM icon is displayed on the desktop. 3. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and open the [MacOS9] folder. 9. Your Macintosh restarts. The [Caplio Installer] icon appears. 4. Double-click the Installer [Caplio Installer] icon.
8. For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 1 1. Turn on your Macintosh. 2. Insert the CD-ROM provided into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then open the Mac OS X folder. Click [Continue]. The installation screen appears. 9. Click the destination volume you want, then click [Continue]. The [Caplio Mounter.pkg] icon appears. 4. Double-click the Mounter icon [Caplio Mounter.pkg]. 10.Click [Install].
Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) To remove (uninstall) the software from your Macintosh, drag and drop the installed file into the Trash. Please remove the following files from their respective folders.
Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer
2 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Downloading Pictures to Your Computer After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to it. After you have connected your camera to the computer, images download automatically. 1. Make sure the camera's power is off. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. 3. Images are downloaded to your computer from the following memory sources. Open the terminal cover, and then connect the USB cable to its USB terminal.
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 When an SD Memory Card is loaded, the [Caplio.SD] icon is displayed and you can view the image files stored on the SD Memory Card loaded. In Mac OS 8.6, Mac OS 9.1, or earlier versions, a folder called [Caplio] is created inside the root directory on the start-up disc [Macintosh HD]. In Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2.2, a folder called [Caplio] is automatically created inside the [Documents] folder on the start-up disc [Macintosh HD]. 1. 2.
For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 1. Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Your camera turns on. When an SD Memory Card is not loaded, the [Caplio] icon is displayed and you can view the image files stored in internal memory. 2 When an SD Memory Card is loaded, the [Caplio.SD] icon is displayed and you can view the image files stored on the SD Memory Card loaded. 2. Double-click the displayed icon. It can be handled in the same way as a normal drive.
How to Use RICOH Gate La 1. [About RICOH Gate La] Displays the version of RICOH Gate La. RICOH Gate La is a software program to import images from the camera to a computer. 2. [Quit] Closes RICOH Gate La. 3. [Option settings] Specifies where to save images and which application will launch if you press the Application button or after saving. (See P.168.) By simply connecting the camera to your computer via a USB cable, images are automatically imported into the computer.
How to Use Optional Settings If you select [Optional Settings] from the [RICOH Gate Settings] menu, the [Optional Settings] dialog box appears. 2 Item Description Initial Setting Transfer files automatically 1. [Automatically save on connection] If you check this box, once your camera is connected to the computer, the images are automatically downloaded and saved. If you uncheck the box, even when your camera is connected, your images will not be downloaded automatically.
Appendices
A. Up/down Dial Functions • For image selection on the thumbnail display screen, see P.90. The up/down dial has the following functions: • Up/down dial operation method, see P.11. • For Scene Mode selection on the SCENE selection screen, see P.33. • For how to change settings of exposure compensation, see P.60. • For switching between screens and between items on the shooting/playback/ SETUP menu, see P.20, P.23 or P.34. • For how to change settings of white balance, see P.62.
• For how to switch between files, see P.84. •For how to change the date and time setting, see P.119. • For how to change the magnification of enlarged display screen at still image playback, see P.84. • For how to change the LCD brightness, see P.113. • For how to select a language on the display language setting screen, see P.120. • For volume adjustment, see P.87. • For frame feeding in SCONT or MCONT, see P.92.
B. Specifications Camera General Video Signal Format : NTSC, PAL Power Source Voltage : AA Dry Alkaline Batteries (1.5 V) × 2 Rechargeable Battery (3.7 V) × 1 External Part (AC Adapter); 3.8 V External Dimensions : 113.6mm (W) × 58.0 mm (H) × 29.0 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Weight : Approx.
Image Data Record/Replay Part Pixels Still Images : 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480 Text : 2560 × 1920, 2048 × 1536 Movies : 320 × 240, 160 × 120 File Formats Still Images : Compressed; JPEG (Exif Ver.2.21), TIFF (Non-Compressed YUV) Text : TIFF (MMR Method ITU-T.6) Movies : AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG Format Compliant) Sounds : WAV (Exif Ver.2.
C. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off Power-off may reset some function settings to their defaults. The table below indicates whether or not the function will be reset to its defaults upon power-off. Mode Function The current setting is kept:O, Restored:X SETUP LCD BRIGHTNESS O ADJ. BUTT. SET. O BEEP SOUND O LCD CONFIRM. O AUTO POWER OFF O SEQUENTIAL NO.
Mode Function The current setting is kept:O, Restored:X Playback LCD screen display O Volume O D. Optional Accessories The Caplio GX can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item Model Remarks AC Adapter AC-4a For when you want to supply power directly from a wall outlet. PC Card Adapter FM-SD53 For when you want to load an SD Memory Card directly into your computer's PC Card Slot. Rechargeable Battery DB-43 Available for this camera.
F. Using Your Camera Abroad The AC Adapter (Model AC-4a) • Can be used in regions with a current of 120V, 50Hz/60Hz. • If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped wall outlet/plug, please consult your travel agent on a plug Adapter suitable for wall outlets in your country of destination. The Warranty • This product is for domestic use. The warranty is only valid domestically.
H. Care and Storage Care • Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer. • When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your fingers, and either use a blower (available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off. • After use at the beach or around chemicals, wipe it off particularly carefully. • In the unlikely event that your camera fails to work properly, please consult your Ricoh Repair Center.
I. Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Ricoh Service Center. Power Supply Symptom The power does not come on. Cause Measure Page Batteries are not loaded. Or they are exhausted. Load the batteries correctly. Recharge or use the AC Adapter. P.12 P.14 P.15 The AC Adapter is not connected correctly. Reconnect it properly. P.
Shooting Symptom Cause Measure I cannot check shot images. The image confirmation time is too short. Images do not appear on the LCD Monitor. The power is not on. Or the LCD Monitor is dark. Turn the power on. Or adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor. P.17 P.113 The AV cable is connected. Disconnect the AV cable. P.94 The screen display status is in [SYNCHROMONITOR MODE]. Press the DISP. button and switch display. P.24 It is set to [Power-Save]. Set [Power-Save] to off. P.
Shooting Symptom Cause Measure Page The brightness of the You are using it in a dark place or when Auto This is normal. LCD Monitor Focus range and surrounding brightness are difchanges during AF. ferent. - There is a vertical smear on the image. This is a phenomenon that occurs when a bright subject is shot. It is called the smear phenomenon. This is normal. - The cross for the AF target cannot be moved. The camera is not in Macro mode. Preset Macro mode and press the ADJ.
Other Problems Symptom Cause Measure Page Cannot load the Memory Card. The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.18 Even when the camera's buttons are pressed, it does not operate. Batteries are running low. If using alkaline batteries, replace with a new set. If using rechargeable batteries, recharge or use the AC Adapter. P.12 P.14 P.15 Camera Malfunction. Turn the power off once, turn it back on and switch to 5 (Still Image). P.11 P.17 Remove batteries once and load them again.
About computer connection and software Symptom 1 Cannot download images Measure 1 Your computer may not recognize the camera correctly. Follow the steps below. • For Windows 98/98SE/Me Step 1First, follow the steps below. 1. Load the Caplio CD-ROM into your computer. 2. Connect your camera via the USB cable to your computer. 3. Click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar to display the [Start] menu. 4. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel]. 5.
8. Check whether or not there is an unknown device symbol (!) indicated for [Ricoh Camera Port]. If there is, select it, and then click the [Delete] button at the bottom of the [Device Manager] tab to delete it. 9. Click [+] on the left side of [Universal Serial Controller] to open. 10.Check whether or not there is an unknown device symbol (!) indicated for [RICOH USB Virtual COM] below it. If there is, select it, and then click the [Delete] button at the bottom of the [Device Manager] tab to delete it. 11.
16.Turn off your camera and computer. 17.Turn your computer back on and reinstall the software from the CD-ROM. *At this time, do not connect your camera. 18.Connect your camera via the USB cable to your computer. When the computer recognizes the camera, the [New Hardware] screen launches and your camera is registered by the computer. Step 2If your computer still does not recognize the camera, follow the steps below. 1. Load the Caplio CD-ROM into your computer. 2.
6. Double-click the [System] icon. 7. On the [System Properties] screen displayed, click the [Hardware] tab. 8. On the [Hardware] tab page displayed, click the [Device Manager] button. 9. On the [Device Manager] screen displayed, click [+] on the left side of [Other Devices]. 10.Check if there is [Caplio GX] below it. If there is, right-click [Caplio GX] to display the menu and select [Update Driver]. 11. Windows XP will display the [Hardware Update Wizard] screen. 12.
Measure 2 For Windows 98/98SE/Me, the COM Port setting may be wrong. Follow the steps below: 1. Connect your camera via the USB cable to your computer. 2. Click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar to display the [Start] menu. 3. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel]. 4. On the Control Panel displayed, double-click the [System] icon. 5. On the [System Properties] screen displayed, double-click the [Device Manager] tab. 6.
Symptom 2 Even if you check [The same image will not be saved] in the Ricoh Gate La Optional Settings, the same images are loaded into your computer. Measure The camera's clock is incorrectly set or the camera's clock information has been reset. To allow the [The same image will not be saved] function to work properly, the camera's clock information must be set properly. Set it properly. (See P.119.) Symptom 3 Files loaded from the camera into the computer were deleted.
J. Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the LCD Monitor, take the corresponding action . Error Message Cause and Action Page INSERT CARD No card is loaded. Insert a card. P.18 SET DATE The date is not set. Set the date. P.119 FILE NUMBER OVER The file number limit has been exceeded. Please use another card, or delete unwanted files. P.95 UNMATCHED FILE A file that cannot be played back was selected. INSUFFICCIENT MEMORY.
K. Warranty and Servicing 1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh service office. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh service office. 2.
INFORMATION TO THE USER USA FCC Part15 Class B The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Index Installing DirectX ................................................... 131 INTERVAL .............................................................. 79 ISO SETTING ......................................................... 65 A L AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) .................................8, 12 AA Nickel Batteries .................................................12 About the Direct Print Function ...............................98 AC Adapter (AC-4a) ..................................................
SPORTS .................................................................41 STEP ZOOM .........................................................121 Switching the Screen Display ..................................24 Synchro Monitor Mode ............................................25 T TEXT MODE ...........................................................41 Thumbnail Display ...................................................90 TIME EXPOSURE ...................................................
