Operation Manual For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use. The sound-related functions (recording, playing back, and deleting) are only available for G4wide.
Using These Manuals The two manuals included are for your Caplio G4/G4wide. Please read this first: Quick Start guide (printed manual) This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio G4/G4wide right away by providing quick explanations: "Getting Ready to Shoot", "Shooting Images", "Viewing Images", and "Connecting to Your PC." Before using your camera, first read this manual. Please read as needed: Operation Manual (this manual). This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio G4/G4wide.
Contents Using These Manuals ........................................................... 2 Using This Guide .................................................................. 2 Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure) ............................................56 Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure) .......................................57 Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) .. 58 Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance) ....................................
Changing the Display Size ............................................... 145 Viewing Images in a slide show ....................................... 147 Protecting the Displayed Still Image ...................................... 104 Protecting All Still Images ...................................................... 106 Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once 107 To View a slide show ..............................................................147 Using Auto slide show .................
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.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Checking that everything is Packed The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed. Caplio G4/G4wide AV Cable CD-ROM The software and the operation manual are included on this CD-ROM.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Names of Parts It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the following. Camera Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Shutter release button Power button Mode Dial Flash AF Window Viewfinder Lens USB Terminal Video Out Terminal Speaker Microphone The speaker and microphone are mounted on G4wide only. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started How to Use the Mode Dial The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera. The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and playback (still image viewing). Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of the mode you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Functions. Symbol 1 Mode Name Function Setup Mode Allows you to set and confirm camera settings. 2 Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds. (G4wide only) 3 Movie Mode Allows you to record movies.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Inserting the Batteries The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose which kind to use according to your needs. Battery Type Feature AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (included) You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel. However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will decrease. Warm the batteries before use. It is recommended that you use the rechargeable battery when using the camera for a long time.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Using the Batteries Insert the batteries following these steps. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Make sure the camera power is off. 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. Insert the two batteries, making sure they are facing the correct way.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Using the Rechargeable Battery The DB-43 or DB-40 rechargeable battery (sold separately) is convenient for extended use because it can be used over and over again. Inserting the rechargeable battery Removing the rechargeable battery Make sure the camera power is off. Make sure the camera power is off. Open the battery/card cover. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Using the AC Adapter When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended. Battery for use with the AC Adapter AC Adapter Open the power (DC input) cable cover and take the cable out. Setting up the AC Adapter Make sure the camera's power is off. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Removing the AC Adapter Make sure the camera's power is off. Unplug the power plug from the outlet. 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. Remove the battery. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Turning the Power On/Off The camera is switched On and Off as follows. To turn the camera On To turn the camera Off Press the power button. Press the power button. The flash lamp and auto-focus lamp will alternate for several seconds. Auto Power-off • If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. To use the camera again, simply press the power switch.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. Immediately after purchasing the camera, the date and time settings will not be correct, so be sure to set the date and time before using this feature. To set the date and time, follow the steps below. Set the year, month, date and time by pressing !"#$ !"#$. #$ If you hold down the !" buttons, you can increase/ decrease the value quickly.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Inserting a 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). Protecting your images from being deleted If you move the SD memory card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot be accidentally erased, and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you return the switch to the former position, it is once again possible to erase images and format the card.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Inserting the SD Memory Card Removing the SD Memory Card Make sure the camera's power is off. Make sure the camera's power is off. Open the battery/card cover. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps. Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction. The cover slides open in two steps. Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction. Press the card gently and release it. The card pops out just a little.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 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. Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures Movie Mode Still Image Mode Symbol 1. Flash Flash Off Voice Memo Mode Display Contents Refer to Current flash mode. P.49 White Balance set value. P.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Still Image Mode Movie Mode Symbol 5. Flash Mode Types * A musical note is displayed for an image shot with sound.(G4wide only) 6. INTERVAL 7. Camera Shake 8. Picture Quality 9. Remaining Number of Still Images 10. Image Size 11. ISO SETTING 12. EXPOSURE COMP 13. AUTO BRACKET 14. SHARPNESS Interval Fine Normal (Value) (Setting Value) (Setting Value) (Setting Value) AB WB-BKT SOFT (No display) Standard SHARP 15. Date/Time 16. TIME EXPOSURE 17.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Still Image Mode Movie Mode Symbol 18. Zoom Bar 19. PHOTOMETRY (No Display) Multi Voice Memo Mode Display Contents Refer to Zoom status. Light Metering Method. P.44 P.73 Self-Timer Shooting. P.51 Macro Shooting. P.46 Center Spot 20. Self-timer After 10 Seconds After 2 Seconds 21. Macro Shooting 22. Aperture Value 23. Shutter Speed 24. Remaining Recording Time 25. Recording Time (Value) Aperture size. Shutter speed.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started The Screen During Playback Still Image Mode Movie Mode Symbol Voice Memo Mode Display Contents Refer to 1. PRINT DPOF specified. P.109 2. PROTECT Protected status. P.104 3. Playback data source Indicates playback from internal memory. P.90 Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card. P.90 4. Mode Types Still Image Mode. P.90 * A musical note is displayed for an image shot with sound.(G4wide only) 5. Picture Quality Movie Mode. P.92 Voice Memo Mode.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 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 Display Symbols Grid Guide Display No Display Synchro-Monitor Mode DISP button • In Synchro-Monitor Mode, with the exception of the following operations, the LCD Monitor is turned off (No Display). This is a useful mode to reduce power consumption. Half-press the shutter button.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Button Functions The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons. • Power Button, see P.14. • Mode Dial, see P.8. • Shutter Button, see P.33. Button D (Delete)/ T (Self-timer) Button ! Button " (N: Macro) Button # (Q: Quick Review) Button $ ( F: Flash) Button !"#$ Button Z (Wide-angle)/ 9 (Thumbnail Display) Button z (Telephoto)/ 8 (Enlarged View) Button DISP Button O Button M Button ADJ.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Screens Default values set when you purchased your camera are surrounded by brackets in the selection options. Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode) In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting EXPOSURE COMP. WHITE BALANCE PIC QUALITY/SIZE FOCUS CONT. MODE PHOTOMETRY ISO SETTING SHARPNESS AUTO BRACKET IMAGE WITH SOUND TIME EXPOSURE INTERVAL DATE IMPRINT RESTORE DEFAULTS Option Refer to -2.0 to +2.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) In Movie Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting MOVIE SIZE WHITE BALANCE Option [320]/160 [ ]/ (Daylight)/ (Fluorescent light)/ [AF]/MF/SNAP/∝ FOCUS Refer to (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/ P.67 P.58 (One Push) P.71 Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode) In Scene Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting EXPOSURE COMP. WHITE BALANCE PIC QUALITY/SIZE FOCUS IMAGE WITH SOUND DATE IMPRINT Option -2.0 to +2.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Shooting Menu (Text Mode) In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting DENSITY SIZE IMAGE WITH SOUND DATE IMPRINT Option DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT 2048/[1280] ON/[OFF] [OFF]/DATE/TIME Refer to P.84 P.69 P.52 P.81 Playback Menu In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode) In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene. Symbol Setting Content Refer to PORTRAIT P.37 SPORTS P.37 LANDSCAPE P.37 NIGHTSCAPE P.37 TEXT MODE P.37 HIGH SENSITIVITY P.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started Setup Screen (Setup Mode) This screen is displayed in Setup Mode. Setting CARD FORMAT IN FORMAT DATE SETTINGS AUTO POWER OFF BEEP SOUND SEQUENTIAL NO. IMAGE CONFIRMATION TIME LCD BRIGHTNESS POWER SAVE LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT MODE Option OFF/[1]/5/30 Minutes [ON]/OFF ON/[OFF] OFF/[1]/2/3 Seconds ON/[OFF] JPN/[ENG]/FRE/GER/ITA/ESP/CHI [NTSC]/PAL 28 Refer to P.114 P.115 P.15 P.116 P.117 P.118 P.119 P.120 P.121 P.122 P.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu Operation To display the menu: Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode) or 6 (Playback Mode). 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. To switch between menu screens (Shooting Menu): Press the #$ buttons. To select an item: Press the !" buttons to select the desired item.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started The Basics of the Setup Screen Operation To display the Setup Screen: Turn the Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup Screen is displayed. To select an item: Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. To select a setting value: Press the #$ buttons to select the desired item. When you have selected [EXECUTE]: Press the O button. To close the Setup Screen: Switch the Mode Dial to another mode.
Chapter 1 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.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting How to Hold the Camera 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. Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body. Put your finger on the shutter button.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting How to Focus The area displayed on the LCD Monitor is shot as a still image or a movie. When adjusting focus, press the shutter button halfway (half-press). To adjust focus, follow the steps below. 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 Point the lens toward the subject you want to shoot.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting Shooting Still Images Use the Shooting Mode to take your still images. There are two methods of using the shutter button, pressing the shutter in two stages (half-press) and pressing it all the way down at once (full-press). When you use half-press, you can confirm that your shot is in focus on the LCD Monitor. When you want to capture the moment, full-press is convenient. • For how to shoot with Zoom, see P.44. • For how to shoot Close-ups, see P.46.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press) 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. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). Compose your shot either by looking through the Viewfinder or at the LCD Monitor. Certain subjects are hard to bring into focus: It may be impossible to bring the following subjects into focus.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (Focus Lock) When the subject of your composition is not centered, you can compose your picture after setting the focus and then shoot. This method is called "Focus-Lock." With the shutter half-pressed, compose your shot. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). Gently press the shutter button all the way.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting Shooting with Scenery-Matching If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of shooting modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for the scene. You can select a mode from the following six types, in Scene Mode. PORTRAIT NIGHTSCAPE This is best for taking pictures of people. Use when shooting night scenes. You can also shoot with people in the frame. SPORTS TEXT MODE This is best for pictures of moving objects.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting To select a Scene Mode, follow the steps below. Press the O button. The camera switches to the Scene Mode shooting screen and the symbol of the Mode you selected is displayed in the top of the screen. If you press the ! button, the scene selection screen is displayed and you can change the mode. If you press M button, the shooting menu appears. Turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode). The scene-selection screen appears. Press the shutter release button.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting Combination of Scene Mode and Function Depending on the Scene Mode, the way functions work may differ from when in normal shooting mode. Refer to the table below.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 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) SCONT (S 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. Shoots a continuous stream of images.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE) Press the !" buttons to select [CONT], [SCONT], or [MCONT]. To make Multi-Shot settings, follow the steps below. Press the O button. Press the M button. The Shooting Menu closes and the symbol is displayed above the screen. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M button. The Shooting menu is displayed. Press the !" buttons to select [CONT. MODE] and press the O button.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting Shooting with Multi-Shot Shooting with M Multi-Shot Operation continued from the previous page: Operation continued from the previous page: Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button. Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button. As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. Storing to memory begins. Release your finger from the shutter button.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting Shooting Movies You can shoot movies in movie mode. You can select the image size, either 320 × 240, or 160 × 120 pixels. The maximum shooting time of each is 30 seconds (320 × 240) and 120 seconds (160 × 120). Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file. To shoot a movie, follow the steps below. Press the shutter button. The camera starts recording. Recording continues until you press the shutter button again. Pressing the shutter button again stops recording.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting Shooting with the Zoom If you use the z (Telephoto): T/ Z (Wide-angle): 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 2885mm zoom for G4wide, or 35-105mm zoom for G4.) By pressing the z (Telephoto) button, the subject you see in the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder becomes larger.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 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 3.4 magnification.) To shoot with the Digital Zoom, follow the steps below.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo) Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). Use this button when the lens-to-subject distance is 1-60 cm (wide angle). 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. To shoot close-ups, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the N (Macro) button.
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting Recording Voice Memos (G4wide only) You can record sound with the this camera. Recorded sound is stored as a WAV file. Where images are recorded When an SD memory card is not inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it records images on the SD memory card.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography This section describes how to change the various shooting-related settings.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Using the Flash 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. The table below shows the distance that the light from the flash can reach (From the end in front of a lens) In Wide-Angle (W) In Telephoto (T) G4 Approx. 0.17 - 3.0 m Approx. 0.16 - 2.5 m G4wide Approx. 0.17 - 3.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Slow Synchronized When you shoot pictures in dark places and want to capture background as well, use this mode, which slows shutter speed and sets the flash to Flash Off. Red-Eye If you shoot with the F (flash) in a dark place, people's eyes will appear red. This is called the "red-eye" phenomenon. • At purchase your camera is set to Flash Off. • The settings are saved until you press the F (Flash) button to change them.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Using the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. If the person who takes the photo wants to be in the still image as well, it is convenient to use a setting of ten seconds; a setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. Attach a tripod securely to the tripod mount on the bottom of the camera. To shoot with the Self-timer, follow the steps below. Press the shutter button.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) (G4wide only) 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.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Press the shutter release button for shooting. After shooting, the voice mark appears on the screen to indicate the recording status. Press the shutter release button to stop recording. • At purchase your camera is set to OFF. • When the shooting mode is set to Multi-Shot (excluding S Multi-Shot and M Multi-Shot), sound recording function is not available. • When shooting with sound, you cannot use Auto Bracket or White Balance Bracket.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Using the ADJ. Button Using the ADJ. Button allows you to make settings for exposure control, white balance, and ISO sensitivity, with minimum operations. • When a mode other than Text Mode is selected in Scene Mode, pressing the ADJ. Button allows you to make settings for exposure control and white balance. • When Text Mode is selected in Scene Mode, pressing the ADJ.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can change the exposure setting. Exposure can be specified in the range of -2.0 and +2.0.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Exposure compensation setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu. Press the !" buttons and specify a value. Moving it to the - (minus) side makes darker. Moving it to the + (plus) side makes it brighter. You can also press the shutter button in this state. Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure) To change the exposure compensation setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below. Press the O button.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure) Press the !" buttons and specify a value. Moving it to the - (minus) side makes darker. Moving it to the + (plus) side makes it brighter. To change the exposure compensation setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the O button. Press the M button. Exposure Compensation settings are completed. The Shooting menu appears.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) With a normal camera, a white subject may not be reproduced as white depending on lighting around the subject. Digital cameras have a function called White Balance, which automatically adjusts white balance so white subjects are reproduced as white.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography White balance setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu. If you select / / / / Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance) To change the white balance setting using the ADJ. Button, follow the steps below. Press the !" buttons to select a mode. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). You can also press the shutter button in this state. Press the ADJ. Button. Press the O button.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography If you select (One Push) Press the O button. White Balance settings are completed and the symbol appears in the upper left of the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. Press !" to select If you press the $ button in step , the screen refreshes to show the White Balance settings made. If the result is not as expected, repeat steps and to change the settings as many times as required. (One Push).
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance) If you select / / / / To change the white balance setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. Press the !" buttons to select a mode. You can also press the shutter button in this state. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). When shooting in Scene Mode, set to 4 (Scene Mode) When shooting movies, set to 3 (Movie Mode). Press the M button.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography If you select (One Push) Press the O button. White Balance settings are complete. Press the M button. The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the upper left of the screen. Press !" to select This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. (One Push). If you press the $ button in step , the screen refreshes showing the White Balance settings made.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) You can set the ISO sensitivity of your camera according to your preferences. The ISO sensitivity can be selected from among the following five settings: AUTO, ISO125, ISO200, ISO400, and ISO800. In AUTO mode, the sensitivity is ISO160 with flash or ISO125 without flash. The ISO sensitivity can be set by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu. Press the !" buttons to select [ISO SETTING].
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity) Press the !" buttons to select [ISO SETTING]. To change the ISO sensitivity setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. Press the O button. ISO settings are completed. Press the M button. The Shooting Menu closes and the setting value is displayed on the right of the screen. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M button. The Shooting menu appears.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. The first image is reddish, the second one is equal to the current setting, and the third one is bluish. To shoot with White Balance Bracket, follow the steps below. Select [Auto Bracket] and press the O button.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Press the shutter button. Three images (reddish, bluish, and equal to the current white balance) are automatically recorded. The three still images displayed on the LCD monitor immediately after shooting are reddish, equal to the current setting, and bluish from left. This setting will be used for shooting until you turn the power off. • At purchase your camera is set to OFF.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The size of stored still image and movie files depends on picture quality and size settings. About Picture Quality Mode About Image Size When still images and movies are saved as image files, the image data is saved in a compressed file. Picture Quality Mode specifies the compression ratio to use. In Picture Quality Mode, there are two types, N (Normal) and F (Fine).
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Changing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size of a Still Image Select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and then press the O button. Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size. Size Mode 2048×1536 1280×960 F (Fine) F2048 F1280 N (Normal) N2048 N1280 640×480 N640 Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen. There is no Fine Mode for 640×480. For details, see "Memory Card Recording Capacities".
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode Choose [Size] and press the O button. In TEXT Mode, you cannot set Image Quality Mode. The image size can be selected from 1280 × 960 and 2048 × 1536. At purchase your camera is set to 1280 × 960. To change the image size, follow the steps below. Press the !" buttons to select a size. Press the O button. The image size setting is complete. Press the M button.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Changing the Image Size of a Movie Press the !" buttons to select Size. Image Quality Mode settings cannot be made for movies. Two Image sizes are available: 320 × 240, and 160 × 120 pixels. At purchase, your camera is set to 320 × 240. Press the O button. To make changes to Image Size, follow the steps below. Movie Size settings are complete. Press the M button.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) 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 (∝). Press the !" buttons to select [MF]. Manual Focus Shooting For Manual Focus Shooting, follow the steps below.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Press the !" buttons to select [SNAP] or [∝] (Infinity). Shooting at a Fixed Distance To shoot with the shooting distance fixed, follow the steps below. Press the O button. Focus settings are complete. Press the M button. The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is displayed on the upper part of the screen. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). When shooting in Scene Mode, set to 4 (Scene Mode) then select a Shooting Mode.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTRE, and SPOT. MULTI (No Symbol) To select light metering method, follow the steps below. The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to photometry for overall decision.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Select [PHOTOMETRY] and then press the O button. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. Press the O button. Light Metering Method setting is complete. Press the M button. The Shooting Menu closes and the specified value is displayed on the left side of the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. At purchase, the setting is Multi.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. Select [SHARPNESS] and then press the O button. At purchase, your camera is set to Normal. To make changes to the sharpness of still images, follow the steps below. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M button. The Shooting menu appears.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) 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. Select [AUTO BRACKET] and then press the O button. • At purchase, this feature is set to OFF. • This function is not available when shooting with sound.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Press the shutter button. Three consecutive shots are taken, with the specified Exposure Compensation value as the standard, at -0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV. After shooting, the three shots are displayed on the LCD Monitor. They are from the left, -0.5EV, the standard compensation value, and +0.5EV. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. • For how to change the Exposure Compensation see P.55.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE) If you set the camera to TIME EXPOSURE, when you shoot, the shutter stays open for the time specified. By setting an exposure time, you can capture the track of moving subjects such as fireworks and car lights, when you shoot a night scene. You can select an exposure time of 1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds. To set the exposure Time, follow the steps below. Press the !" buttons to select Exposure Time.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) 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. For Interval Shooting, follow the steps below. Select [INTERVAL] and then press the O button. Press the !" buttons to specify the length of time. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode).
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Press the M button. The Shooting Menu closes and "Interval" is displayed on the upper part of the screen. Press the shutter button. A picture is taken every time the fixed interval elapses. To stop shooting, press the O button. Interval Shooting settings are cleared when the power is turned off. • In steps to , if you press the !" buttons, you can quickly raise or lower the setting value.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) You can stamp the date on the bottom right of your still images. You can choose to display the date in one of two formats, Date (Y/M/D) or Date and Time (Y/M/D/H:M). To enter the date or date and time, follow the steps below. Press the " button to select [DATE IMPRINT] and then press the O button. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. Press the O button.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) You can restore the Shooting Menu defaults, returning the settings to what they were at the time of purchase. To restore the Shooting Menu to its initial settings, follow the steps below. Select [RESTORE DEFAULTS] and then press the O button. Press the $ button to select [YES]. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M button.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor When you want to shoot an image evenly in the vertical or horizontal direction, it is convenient to display the Grid Guide (calibration scale) and make your composition. The Grid Guide is made of lines that divide the LCD Monitor screen into thirds both vertically and horizontally. The Grid Guide is displayed only as an aid in shooting and is not part of the picture.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) When you are shooting text, you can change the DENSITY settings. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT. Text Density setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu. For information on how to shoot text, see P.37. Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density) Press the ADJ. Button. The Text Density menu appears. To change the Text Density setting using the ADJ.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density) Press the !" buttons to select the desired density setting. To change the Text Density setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. Press the O button. Text Density settings are completed. Press the M button. 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.
Chapter 1 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. The sound-related functions (recording, playing back, and deleting) are only available for G4wide. It is recommended that you plug in the AC Adapter whenever viewing still images or movies on the LCD Monitor.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Viewing the Photo You Just Took Right after shooting a still image, if you want to see it immediately, you can display the shot in Shooting Mode. This function is called Quick Review. For movies, the first frame appears as a still image. To display the still image you just took, follow the steps below. While still in the Shooting Mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed To return to the original display, press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button for the equal size and then the Q (Quick Review) button. 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. To view still images in the enlarged display mode, follow the steps below.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 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. While using the Quick Review function, press the D (Delete) button. Press the $ button to select [DELETE]. Press the O button.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Viewing a Still Image or Movie 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 Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image. To view still images, follow the steps below.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory To view still images recorded on internal memory, follow the steps below. If a memory card is loaded, turn off the power, remove the memory card and turn the power back on. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image. Move to the still image you want to view using the #$ buttons.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Press the shutter button. Viewing Movies Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the LCD Monitor. To view movies, follow the steps below. Fast Forward Rewind Pause/Playback Slow Playback Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Playing Back Sound (G4wide only) You can play back sound recorded in Voice Memo Mode or recorded with a still image. Press the shutter button. Playing Back Sound The sound is played back. If the lens is out, it retracts into the camera, and then the sound is played back. To play back sound recorded in Voice Memo Mode, follow the steps below. Fast Forward Rewind Pause/Play Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode).
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Playing Back Sound recorded with a Still Image Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume, follow the steps below. To play back sound attached to a still image, follow the steps below. Press the !" buttons. The volume adjustment bar appears. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image is displayed. Press the !" buttons to adjust the volume.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Viewing at a Glance The LCD Monitor screen is split into six thumbnail images, allowing you to view your still images or movies at one glance (Thumbnail Display). To view the Thumbnail Display and select the still image for viewing, follow the steps below. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections. Still images and movies (the first frame) are displayed in a reduced size.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 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. If you select a still image or movie you want to see from Thumbnail Display Mode, you can view it normally with just the one shot displayed. To view still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button. The still image is enlarged.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode 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. To view a shot from S Multi-Shot or M MultiShot still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can show still images or movies recorded in internal memory or on an memory card sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. Confirm you are selecting [SLIDE SHOW] and then press the O button. The slide show starts and files are played back in order.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Viewing on a Television You can also view the still images and movies you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as on its LCD Monitor. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera. To view still images and/or movies on a television, follow the steps below. Make sure the power is off.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds The sound-related functions (recording, playing back, and deleting) are only available for G4wide. 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.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Press the $ button to select [DELETE ALL] and press the O button. Deleting All Frames at Once A screen appears to confirm the deletion. To delete all still images, movies, or sounds follow the steps below. Press the $ button to select [YES]. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. Press the O button.
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds Press the!" !"#$ !"#$ buttons to select the still images, movies, or sounds you want to delete. Deleting Multiple Frames at Once To delete selected still images, movies, or sounds all at once, follow the steps below. Press the D (Delete) button. The trash symbol appears in the upper left of the still image, movie, or sound. Repeat Steps and to select all the still images, movies, and sounds you wish to delete.
Chapter 1 Section 5 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.
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) 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 Protected still images, movies, and sounds cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted completely if you format the memory where the files are stored. Press the M button.
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions Press the O button. When set to Protect, the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. The procedure for releasing protection from one file at a time is the same as that for setting protection. • For how to display still images (or movies), see P.90. • For how to playback sounds, see P.93. • To set/remove protection of all still images (or movies) at once, see P.106.
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions Press the $ button to select [ALL FILES]. Protecting All Still Images To protect all your still images, movies, or sounds, follow the steps below. Confirm you are choosing [SELECT] and then press O. When set to Protect, the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). Press the M button. The Playback menu is displayed. Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and then press the O button.
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once Press the !"#$ !"#$ buttons to select the still image, movie, or sound you wish to protect and press the O button. The Protect symbol appears in the upper-right corner of the first still image, movie, or sound. To protect selected still images, movies, or sounds all at once, follow the steps below. Repeat Step to select all the still images, movies, and sounds you wish to protect.
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) 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. Press the " button to select [COPY TO CARD]. Press the O button. The display indicates copying is in progress; once finished, the playback screen returns.
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions Using a Printing Service (DPOF) The still images recorded on SD Memory Card can be printed out if you take them to a shop that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, it is necessary to make settings required for printing. These settings are called DPOF (Dee-Pof) settings.
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions Press the $ button to select [ALL FILES]. Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. Confirm that you have chosen [SELECT]. Once the DPOF setting is made, the DPOF symbol appears in the upper-left portion of the screen. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). Press the M button. The Playback menu appears. Press " button to select [DPOF] and press the O button.
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images Press the !"#$ !"#$ buttons to select the next still image you wish to set to DPOF, and then press the O button. The DPOF symbol appears in the upper-right portion of the first still image. To make the DPOF setting for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. Repeat Step to select all the still images for which you wish to make the DPOF setting.
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) You can change the size of a shot still image to create a file of a different image size. The selectable image sizes are 640 x 480 and 1280 x 960 in Normal Mode. To change the image size, follow the steps below. Press the $ button to select [1280] or [640]. Press the O button. The image size is changed and the resized still image is displayed. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). Press the M button.
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings This section explains how to make changes to the camera's settings
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (CARD FORMAT) If an error message "This card cannot be used." is displayed, or if you have formatted a card with a computer or some other device, it will be necessary to format the SD Memory Card prior to use. If you format a card that still has images stored on it, the images will be lost. For how to format internal memory, see P.115. To format an SD Memory card, follow the steps below.
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings 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. Formatting the internal memory erases all of the images recorded in the memory. If you have images that you do not want to erase stored on the internal memory, please contact the Ricoh Service offices prior to formatting it. To format an SD Memory card, follow the steps below.
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) If you do not operate the camera for the set period of time, it will shut off automatically (Auto Power-off) to conserve battery power. At the time of purchase, Auto Power-Off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting. OFF (The Auto Power-Off function does not work) 1 Minute (Default) 5 Minutes 30 Minutes To change the Auto Power-Off setting, follow the steps below.
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings Beep at Recording (BEEP SOUND) When you shoot an image, it is immediately recorded to internal memory or SD Memory Card. When recording, your camera makes a beep sound to let you know it is recording. You can set the camera so it does not make this sound. ON (Make sound) (Default) OFF (Silent) To make changes to the beep sound, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup Screen appears. Press the " button to select [BEEP SOUND].
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) 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 switching SD Memory Cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded SD Memory Card. Press the " button to select [SEQUENTIAL NO.].
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) Immediately after pressing the shutter button, the still image taken is displayed for a moment so you can check it. At purchase, Confirmation Time is set to one second, but this can be changed. OFF (Photo not displayed for confirmation) 1 Minute (Default) 2 Seconds 3 Seconds To change Confirmation Time, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup Screen appears.
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor. To adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor, follow the steps below. Press the !" buttons to adjust the brightness. Moving it to the side makes it darker. Moving it to the side makes it brighter. The brightness of the screen behind the bar changes as you alter the setting. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup Screen appears.
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (Power-Save) You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries. The display on the LCD Monitor will turn off. Press the Q (Quick Review) button or the M button to turn the LCD Monitor Display on, and then press them again to turn the display off. You cannot turn the LCD Monitor Display on/off by pressing the T (Self-timer) or N (Macro) button.
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) You can change the language displayed on the LCD Monitor. JPN (Japanese) ENG (English) (Default) FRE (French) GER (German) ITA (Italian) ESP (Spanish) CHI (Chinese, simplified characters) To change the display language, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup Screen appears. Press the " button to select [LANGUAGE]. Press the #$ buttons to select the desired setting.
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE) You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV/Video cable that came with your camera. Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment, etc.
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 computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer.
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software 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.
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software 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.
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software 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 right appears. The screen shown here is from Windows XP. You can browse the manual on the CD-ROM by clicking this button. Install the software. Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP→P.128 Windows XP→P.
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software Installation Click [Next]. For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 In Windows 2000, only a user with administrative privileges can perform installation. 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.
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software Uninstalling the Software (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) The uninstallation process begins and a message appears when it is finished: click [OK]. A message may appear prompting you to restart the computer. In this case, select restart then click [Complete]. The computer will restart. When you want to remove the software, follow the steps below (this operation is called uninstallation).
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software Click [Next] . For Windows XP After a few moments, the [Choose Destination Location] screen appears. In Windows XP, only a user with administrative privileges can install the software. Confirm where you want to install the software and then click [Next]. Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer. After a few moments, the [Select Components] screen appears.
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software Uninstalling the Software (For Windows XP) When you want to remove the software, follow the steps below (this operation is called uninstallation). For Windows XP, only a user with administrative privileges can uninstall the software. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. The [Start] menu appears. Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu. The control panel screen appears. Click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon.
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software Installing Other Software In addition to the Caplio Software, you can also install the following software from the CD-ROM provided. • Acrobat Reader • DirectX Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. Installing Acrobat Reader Double-click [ar500enu] (ar500enu.exe). Acrobat Reader is software to display the operation manual (PDF file). If the computer is running under Windows, Acrobat Reader can be installed.
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer This section explains how to display still images and movies you have downloaded to your computer.
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to it. 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. Make sure the camera's power is off. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Select [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)].
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer Browse to the folder where the WIA driver was installed (by default this should be C:\Program Files\CaplioSoftware\WIA driver) and then select [Next]. The WIA Driver is installed. The [Caplio G4] or [Caplio G4wide] screen appears. Select [RICOH Gate La], check [Always use this program for this action] check box, and then click [OK].
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Pictures to Your Computer After you have connected your camera to the computer, the RICOH Gate La software automatically downloads the images stored on your camera. When an SD memory card is not inserted, the camera loads from the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it loads from the SD memory card.
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer How to Use RICOH Gate La When you are in the RICOH Gate L window, you can specify settings for each of the various functions, such as automatically saving when connected, the destination for downloading images (save destination), and so on. 2. [Save Button] The RICOH Gate La Window Click this and the images are downloaded from your camera. Once RICOH Gate La starts up, the following RICOH Gate La window appears on your computer screen. 3.
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer 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. Item 1. [Automatically connection] Description save Initial Setting on If you check this box, once your camera is connected to the computer, images are auto- Execute auto save. matically downloaded and saved.
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer How to Use the Background Illustration Settings You can select a background for the RICOH Gate La window from three types of patterns. 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. 1. [Background illustration pattern] Select the pattern you wish to use from the three available. 2.
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card It is possible to download images from a memory card to computer via a PC Card Slot or Card Reader. To load an SD Memory Card into a PC Card Slot or Card Reader, the FM-SD53 PC Card Adapter (sold separately) is required. Images in an SD Memory Card Images are stored on an SD Memory Card in a hierarchy, as shown here.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) DU-10x enables you to view downloaded images at a glanceas well as edit, rotate and resave images. This section explains how to use DU-10x. DU-10x runs in a Windows environment.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Starting and Exiting DU-10x There are two methods of starting DU-10x: • Auto Start from RICOH Gate La In the RICOH Gate La option settings, if the Application Software is set to DU-10x, and if [After saving, launch Application software] is checked, DU-10x will start automatically after image files have downloaded from your camera with RICOH Gate La.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Thumbnail Display Description Once you start DU-10x, images appear as thumbnails. 1. Menu Bar 3. The Thumbnail Display Area You can change the display size and ordering of images. The reduced images are displayed at one glance. 4. Folder Display Area 2. Tool Bar The folders inside [My Computer] are displayed in a hierarchy. The images inside folders selected here appear in the Thumbnail Display Area.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Switching the Ordering of Images Displayed thumbnail images are ordered according to date (descending order). You can change the ordering method to by file type or by name. You can also choose whether each of the above is ordered according to ascending or descending order. To change the ordering of images, use either the tool bar or [Arrange] from the [View] menu. 1. Name order Switches to By File Name. 2.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Changing the Display Size To change the display size, use either the tool bar or [Display size] from the [View] menu. 3. Medium 4. Medium+memo You can change the display size to one of five sizes available. 1. Extra-large 5. Medium+GPS 2.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 6. Small Medium+memo and Medium+GPS are used for a Ricoh camera other than G4/G4wide. Normally, they are disabled.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Viewing Images in a slide show You can view images sequentially and automatically in either a slide show (selected images only) or auto slide show (all images). The [slide show] dialog box is displayed, so make the necessary settings. To View a slide show You can select one or more images and display them as a slide show. To start slide show, follow the steps below. Select the images you wish to see in slide show.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) How to Use the slide show Dialog Box Using Auto slide show In Auto slide show, all the images displayed as thumbnails appear in order. To start Auto slide show, follow the steps below. You can make slide show display settings in the [slide show] dialog box. Using one of the steps below, select [Auto slide show]. • Select [Image] then [slide show] from the menu bar. • Click the button on the tool bar.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Renaming an image in Thumbnail View You can rename an image shown on the Thumbnail Display screen. How to Rename an Image To rename an image shown on the Thumbnail Display screen, follow the steps below. Select an image you want to rename. On the image you selected, right click and choose [Rename] from the menu. When the [Rename] dialog box appears, enter the new name for the image. Click [OK].
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Copying a Reduced Image File You can reduce an image shown on the Thumbnail Display screen and copy it onto the clipboard. Available scale options are 100%, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and 1/8. For example, when you paste a shot image onto a Windows application document and find the image too large for your document size, you can reduce the image using this function in advance and paste it into the document via clipboard.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Enabling Functions Available with Other Models of Caplio You can enable functions that can be used on other models of Caplio camera, such as ##GPS Linkage## and Camera Memo functions. This setting is required to handle images including a GPS information or a camera memo attached by other models of Caplio camera, using DU-10x.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Functions You Can Use The table below shows a list of functions you can use when the [Enable the GPS Function] or [Enable the Camera Memo Function] check box is selected.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Deleting Images You can delete images. There are three methods for deleting images. Using the File Menu Using the Keyboard Click an image you want to delete in the Thumbnail Display Area. Click an image you want to delete in the Thumbnail Display Area. Select [Delete] from the [File] menu. Press the [DELETE] Key on your keyboard. The confirmation message appears. Click [OK].
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 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. Using the Shortcut Menu Right-click on the image in the Thumbnail Display Area. The menu appears. Select [Properties] from the menu. Information Dialog Box To display image information, follow one of the steps below.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Displaying the Viewer Screen 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. • Double click the image you want to display from the thumbnail selection. • Click the image you want to display from the thumbnail display area, then select [Display/Playback] from the [Image] menu.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Printing an Image You can print a thumbnail display image. There are ten layouts available. 2. [Title] To Print an Image Prints a title at the top of the page. You can use a folder name or specify an arbitrary character string for the title. To print an image, follow the steps below. 3. [Options] Select [Print Setup] from the [File] menu.
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) Checking the Printing Layout Making printer settings You can check the print preview before printing. Selecting [Printer Setup] from the [File] menu allows you to make printer-related settings such as selection of a printer, paper size, and paper feed method. Select [Print Preview] from the [File] menu. Printing Images The print preview screen appears. To print images, follow the steps below.
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 steps here are explained on the premise that the AC Adapter is used.
Chapter 3 Section 1 Installing Software 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.
Chapter 3 Section 1 Installing Software System Requirements The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating System Macintosh Internal Memory Application allocated Memory (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) Hard Disc Drive Capacity Display Resolution Display Colors CD-ROM Drive USB Port Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2/Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6 A USB port standard-equipped Apple Macintosh Series Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.
Chapter 3 Section 1 Installing Software Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer This section shows the flow of downloading images to your computer by using the Caplio CD-ROM included with the camera. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6 Insert the included CD-ROM into the CDROM drive of your computer and the window or icon shown on the left appears. Install the software. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 → P.162 Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6 → P.163 Connect the camera to your computer. → P.
Chapter 3 Section 1 Installing Software Installation For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Click [Install]. Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CDROM drive. The CD-ROM icon is displayed on the desktop. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and open the [MacOS9] folder. Click [Continue]. The [Caplio Installer] icon appears. The software is installed and then the Installation Complete message appears. Double-click the Installer [Caplio Installer] icon.
Chapter 3 Section 1 Installing Software Click [Continue]. For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6 The installation screen appears. Turn on your Macintosh. Click the destination volume you want, then click [Continue]. Insert the CD-ROM provided into the CDROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then open the Mac OS X folder. The [Caplio Mounter.pkg] icon appears. Double-click the Mounter icon [Caplio Mounter.pkg].
Chapter 3 Section 1 Installing Software 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.
Chapter 3 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer
Chapter 3 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to it. Make sure the camera's power is off. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Open the terminal cover, and then connect the USB cable to its USB terminal. Your camera turns on. • To disconnect your camera from your computer: 1. Turn your camera off by pressing the power button. 2. Unplug the USB cable.
Chapter 3 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer Downloading Pictures to Your Computer After you have connected your camera to the computer, images downloaded automatically. Images are downloaded to your computer from the following memory sources. When an SD Memory Card is loaded When no memory card is loaded Downloads from internal memory Downloads from SD Memory Card For how to change files names when recording, see P.118.
Chapter 3 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer Using the Mounter For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 You can transfer images using the Mounter. 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]. 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. In Mac OS 9.
Chapter 3 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer For Mac OS X Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Your camera turns on. When an SD Memory Card is not loaded, the [Caplio] icon is displayed and you can view the image files stored in internal memory. 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. Double-click the displayed icon. It can be handled in the same way as a normal drive.
Chapter 3 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer How to Use RICOH Gate La When you are in the RICOH Gate La window, you can specify settings for each of the various functions, such as automatically saving when connected, the destination for downloading images (save destination), and so on. 4. [Save Button] The RICOH Gate La Window Click this and the images download from your camera. Once RICOH Gate La starts up, the following RICOH Gate La menu bar and window appear on the computer screen. 5.
Chapter 3 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer How to Use Optional Settings If you select [Optional Settings] from the [RICOH Gate Settings] menu, the [Optional Settings] dialog box appears. Item Description Initial Setting 1.[Automatically save on con- If you check this box, once your camera is connected to computer, the images are auto- Transfer files automatically nection] matically downloaded and saved.
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Appendices A. Specifications Camera General Video Signal Format Power Source Voltage : NTSC, PAL : AA Dry Alkaline Batteries (1.5 V) × 2 : Rechargeable Battery (3.7 V) × 1 : External Part (AC Adapter); 3.8 V External Dimensions : 112.9mm (W) × 57.5 mm (H) × 36.4 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Weight : G4wide; Approx. 165 g (excluding battery/Memory Card/Handstrap) G4; Approx.
Appendices Camera File System Standard Compression Format Image Size • 2048 × 1536 • 1280 × 960 • 640 × 480 : DCF (DCF is an abbreviation for "Design rule for Camera File system", a JEITA standard) : JPEG Baseline Format Compliant (Still, Movie) : N; approx. 568KB/Screen, F; approx. 1.12MB/ Screen : N; approx. 307KB/Screen, F; approx. 614KB/ Screen : N; approx. 72KB/ Screen I/O Terminals DC In Video Out : 3.8 V (AC Adapter) : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω) Date Maintain Time : Approx.
Appendices D. 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.
Appendices F. 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.
Appendices G. 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 Cause The power does not Batteries are not loaded. Or they are exhausted. come on. The AC Adapter is not connected correctly. Measure Page Load the batteries correctly. Recharge or use the AC Adapter. P.10 P.11 P.12 Reconnect it properly. P.
Appendices Symptom Cause Images do not appear The power is not on. Or the LCD Monitor is dark. on the LCD Monitor. The AV cable is connected. Measure Page Turn the power on. Or adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor. P.14 P.120 Disconnect the AV cable. P.99 The screen display status is in [SYNCHRO-MONITOR Press the DISP button and switch display. MODE]. P.22 It is set to [Power-Save]. P.121 Set [Power-Save] to off. Although it is set to The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Appendices Playback/Deleting Symptom Cause Measure Cannot Playback. Or It is not set to 6 (Playback). the Playback screen The AV cable was not connected properly. does not come out. The video format is set wrong. The contents of SD Memory Card cannot be replayed, or the replay screen does not appear. An image disappeared. Page Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). P.90 Reconnect it properly. P.99 Set to correct format. A Memory Card is not loaded.
Appendices About connecting to your computer/software Symptom 1 Cannot download images Measure 1 The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient. Check whether the hard disk has a space for running Windows, and the drive where you are loading image files has the same capacity or more as that of the memory card inserted in the camera. Measure 2 The batteries may have worn out. Check whether the batteries have worn out. If worn out, replace them with new ones. (See P.9.
Appendices Measure 6 Your computer may not recognize the camera correctly. Follow the steps below. • For Windows 98/98SE/Me Step 1 First, follow the steps below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Load the Caplio CD-ROM into your computer. Connect your camera via the USB cable to your computer. Click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar to display the [Start] menu. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel].
Appendices • For Windows 2000 Step 1 First, follow the steps below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Load the Caplio CD-ROM into your computer. Connect your camera via the USB cable to your computer. Click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar to display the [Start] menu. On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings], and then click [Control Panel]. On the Control Panel displayed, double-click the [System] icon.
Appendices • For Windows XP Step 1 First, follow the steps below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Load the Caplio CD-ROM into your computer. Connect your camera via the USB cable to your computer. Click the [Start] button on the Windows taskbar to display the [Start] menu. On the [Start] menu, click [Control Panel]. On the Control Panel displayed, click [Switch to Classic Display]. The display changes its appearance and the [System] icon appears.
Appendices 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.15.) Symptom 3 Files loaded from the camera into the computer were deleted.
Appendices H. Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the LCD Monitor, take the corresponding action. Error Message INSERT CARD SET DATE FILE NUMBER OVER UNMATCHED FILE INSUFFICCIENT MEMORY. CONTINUE? PROTECTED WRITE-PROTECTED PRINT SETTINGS CANNOT BE SET FOR THIS FILE. INSUFFICIENT MEMORY FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY FORMAT CARD CARD ERROR WRITE TO CARD NO FILE CANNOT RECORD Cause and Action Page No card is loaded. Insert a card. The date is not set. Set the date.
Appendices I. 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.
Appendices 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.
Appendices Telephone Support Numbers in Europe UK (from within the UK) (from outside of the UK) 02073 656 580 +44 2073 656 580 Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) (außerhalb Deutschlands) 06331 268 438 +49 6331 268 438 France (à partir de la France) (en dehors de la France) 0800 91 4897 +33 800 91 4897 Italia (dall’Italia) (dall’estro) España (desde España) (desde fuera de España) 02 696 33 451 +39 02 696 33 451 188 91 406 9148 +34 91 406 9148
INDEX A F AA alkaline batteries .........................................................9 AA nickel batteries............................................................ 9 AC Adapter................................................................. 6, 12 ADJ. Button .................................. 7, 23, 54, 56, 59, 63, 84 AF window........................................................................ 7 Artificial lighting .............................................................. 58 Auto .......
Microphone....................................................................... 7 Mode dial ......................................................................7, 8 Mounter .........................................................................159 Movie mode.......................................................................8 Movies .......................................................................43, 92 Multi-shot ..................................................................
