Camera User Guide This manual is for Caplio GX100 and Caplio GX100 VF KIT. Caplio GX100 VF KIT is supplied with an LCD viewfinder (VF-1). The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Basic Operations Advanced Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.
Preface This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product’s functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference. Ricoh Co., Ltd. Safety Precautions For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions thoroughly.
Using These Manuals The following two manuals are included with your Caplio GX100/ Caplio GX100 VF KIT. “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. * The “Camera User Guide” (English edition) is available from the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file.
Key Features Wide-angle zoom lens can capture wideangle pictures This camera has a compact body only 25 mm thick, featuring a 24-mm* (Wide-angle) to 72-mm* (Telephoto) 3× optical zoom lens that covers a wide range of shooting. The wide-angle lens is great for capturing buildings, landscape scenes, group photos, and more. *Equivalent to that on a 35mm camera Camera shake correction function reduces blurring (P.
Aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode, and program shift mode for fine-tuned adjustments You can manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. This small, compact, and lightweight camera has advanced modes that rival those of digital SLR cameras. Power your camera in one of three ways (P.25) You can power the camera in one of three ways for convenient shooting anytime, anywhere. Use the supplied large-capacity rechargeable battery for long periods of shooting and playback.
Easily customize your favorite shooting settings with my settings mode (P.76) You can customize two groups of settings, and then turn the mode dial to MY1 or MY2 to shoot with those registered settings. Skew correction mode helps straighten skewed images (P.46) In skew correction mode, a rectangular object shot at an angle can be straightened to look as if it were shot squarely.
Contents Using These Manuals.................................................................... 1 Key Features ................................................................................. 2 Contents ........................................................................................ 5 Basic Operations 11 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ................................................................................. 12 Optional Accessories ......
Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ............................... 59 Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness .................................................61 Histogram................................................................................................61 Advanced Operations 63 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions 64 Using the ADJ. Lever ..................................................................
Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)................ 99 Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)......................... 100 Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE).......... 101 Setting the White Balance Manually (MANUAL SETTINGS)................103 Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING).................................. 104 Using the Camera Shake Correction Function to Prevent Camera Shake (CAMERA SHAKE COR)..............................
5 Changing Camera Settings 134 SETUP Menu ............................................................................ 134 Using the SETUP Menu........................................................................135 Preparing the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD]) ................ 137 Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]).......... 138 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS).............................................................
6 Downloading Images to Your Computer 164 For Windows ............................................................................. 164 Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM.....................................................165 System Requirements for Using Caplio Software CD-ROM .................169 Installing the Software Required for Handling the Camera and Images ..............................................................................................170 Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite ..........
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Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List...................................... 12 Camera System and Accessories ........................................................... 16 Names of Parts................................. 17 How to Use the Mode Dial ............... 19 How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever ........................................ 20 LCD Monitor Display ....................... 22 Getting Ready ..................................
Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. Caplio GX100 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 12 Handstrap The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. Rechargeable Battery Hot Shoe Cover Battery Charger Included with the camera. USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or direct printcompatible printer. AV Cable Used to view your images on a TV.
Camera User Guide Safety Precautions Caplio Software CD-ROM The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Attaching the handstrap to the camera Thread the small end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera and loop the ends as shown.
Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4c) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 14 Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use this adapter for long periods of playback or when transferring images to a computer. LCD Viewfinder (VF-1) Caplio GX100 VF KIT is supplied with an LCD viewfinder (VF-1). For details on using the LCD viewfinder, see the documentation that came with the LCD viewfinder.
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Attaching the neck strap and lens cap to the camera Remove the end of the neck strap (GS-1) from the connector and attach it as shown in the figure. • For information on optional accessories, see P.198. • For the latest information on optional accessories, see the Ricoh website (http:// www.ricohpmmc.com).
Camera System and Accessories External Flash If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. LCD Viewfinder (VF-1)* Attach to the hot shoe. Soft Case (SC-45) Attach to the hot shoe. Neck Strap (GS-1) Remove the ring cap before attaching. Hood & Adapter (HA-2) Connect to the USB terminal.
Names of Parts Camera 91 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 10 11 14 15 12 13 Item Name Refer to 1 Up-down Dial P.20 2 Mode Dial P.19 3 Shutter Release Button P.36 4 5 POWER Button Flash Cover P.32 P.44 6 Hot Shoe P.16, 198 7 F (Flash) OPEN Switch P.44 8 Fn (Function) Button P.67 9 Strap Eyelet P.13 10 11 Microphone AF Window - 12 Ring Cap Removal Button P.15 13 Lens P.36 14 15 AF auxiliary light Ring Cap P.50, 151 P.15 16 Flash P.
Rear View 2 15 5 6 VF/LCD If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 18 ADJ. 7 8 1 9 3 4 10 11 16 14 13 12 17 18 19 20 21 Item Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 LCD Monitor Auto Focus/Flash Lamp AV Output Terminal USB Terminal VF/LCD Button ADJ. Lever z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button !/MODE Button $/F (Flash) Button MENU/OK Button O (DISP.
How to Use the Mode Dial Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies. Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol Function Description 5 Auto Shooting Mode Automatically sets the optimal aperture value and shutter speed depending on the subject. P Program Shift Mode Allows you to adjust the combination of aperture value and shutter speed.
How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. You can use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever to easily perform various operations that are usually done using the !"#$ buttons. You can rotate the Up-down dial as shown here. You can press the ADJ. lever to the left and right and press the center. Up-down Dial ADJ. Lever You can use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever to perform the following operations. Mode/Display Select ADJ.
Mode/Display Description Up-down Dial ADJ. Lever Refer to Same as #$ buttons Same as #$ buttons P.52 Playback Mode (Three-frame view) Same as #$ buttons Same as #$ buttons P.53 Playback Mode (Grid view) Same as !" buttons Same as #$ buttons P.53 Playback Mode (Enlarged view) Allows you to change the display magnification. Displays the previous or next image. (When displaying the previous or next image during enlarged view, the image is displayed at normal magnification (100%).) P.
LCD Monitor Display Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures 1 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 22 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 27 18 19 20 INTERVAL 10 28 29 21 22 23 11 12 13 14 15 16 SHTR BTN : START 17 Movie Mode 24 F3.3 25 1/15 26 Still Image Mode Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 2 Flash Macro Shooting P.44 P.43 16 17 ISO Setting Date Imprint P.104 P.99 3 Self-timer P.50 18 Focus P.83 4 Scene Modes P.46 19 AE Lock P.
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject. • Movie recording time and the maximum number of still pictures may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card.
Battery Level Indication A battery mark appears at the lower right of the LCD monitor to indicate the battery level. Recharge the battery before it is depleted. Battery Mark Description The battery is sufficiently charged. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 24 Green The battery level begins to drop. Recharging the battery or exchanging with new batteries is recommended. Green The battery level is low. Recharge the battery or exchange with new batteries.
Getting Ready Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Battery Rechargeable Battery DB-60 (supplied) This is a lithium-ion battery. It is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger and use it over and over again. The battery lasts a long time, so it is convenient when traveling.
Number of shots you can take --------------------------------------------------------------• Approximate number of shots you can take on a single battery charge Battery Type Rechargeable Battery (DB-60) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 26 Number of Shots (Normal Mode) Approx. 340*1 AAA Alkaline Batteries (available in stores) Approx. 30*2 *1 Approximately 290 shots can be taken when using the LCD viewfinder.
SD Memory Card (available in stores) Where images are recorded------------------------------------------------------------------When no SD memory card is loaded, the camera records images to the internal memory; when an SD memory card is loaded, it records images to the SD memory card.
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 28 • For information on switching between the SD memory card and internal memory during playback, see P.52. • Movie recording time and the maximum number of still pictures varies depending on the capacity of the SD memory card. (GP.197) • Before using a new SD memory card, be sure to format it with this camera. (GP.
Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. The battery is not charged at the time of purchase. Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that the and markings on the battery match those on the battery charger. • The battery label should face up. Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Be careful not to reverse the and sides. Plug the battery charger into an outlet.
Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 30 The rechargeable battery (DB-60) can be used to power this camera. This battery is convenient because the battery power lasts long and it can be used over and over again by recharging. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading the battery and card. 1 2 3 4 Slide the release lever toward OPEN to open the battery/ card cover.
Loading AAA Alkaline Batteries (Available in Stores) Insert the batteries in the direction shown. Removing the SD Memory Card Slide the release lever toward OPEN to open the battery/card cover. Push in the SD memory card and gently release to eject it. Pull the card out of the camera. Removing the Rechargeable Battery Slide the release lever toward OPEN to open the battery/card cover. Press and release the latch. The battery is ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera.
Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: 1 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 32 2 Press the tabs on both sides of the lens cap, and remove the lens cap. Press the POWER button. • After the start sound, the auto focus/flash lamp blinks for several seconds. Using the Camera in Playback Mode • Pressing the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second turns on the camera in playback mode, allowing you to start playback at once.
To turn the camera off: 1 Press the tabs on both sides of the lens cap, and attach the lens cap to the camera lens. Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. If you turn on the camera before removing the lens cap, a message is displayed. Follow the message instruction to operate.
Setting the Language If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 34 When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting screen appears (for the LCD monitor display language). After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos). You can shoot without these settings. However, be sure to set the language, and the date/time later. Use the SETUP menu for these settings.
Setting the Date and Time When the power is turned on for the first time, the date/time setting screen appears. Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time. • Change the value with !" and move the frame with #$. 2 3 Setting at shipping In [FORMAT], choose the date and time format. • Select the date and time format with !". Check the information on the screen and then press the MENU/OK button. • The date is set. • Pressing the DISP.
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Holding the Camera If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 36 Hold the camera as shown below for best results. 1 2 Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body. Put your finger on the shutter release button.
Preventing camera shake---------------------------------------------------------------------If you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button, the still image might not come out clearly due to camera shake. Camera shake tends to occur in the following cases: • When shooting in a dark place without using the flash • When using the zoom function • When shooting with a long exposure time (GP.72) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Shooting The shutter release button works in two steps. You can press the shutter release button halfway down (half-press) and press it all the way down (full-press). If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Quickly Shooting Pictures (Full-press) Full-press the shutter release button for quick focusing, so as not to miss a shooting opportunity. 1 2 Press the POWER button to turn the camera on, and turn the mode dial to 5.
Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press/ Focus Lock) 1 2 Press the POWER button to turn the camera on, and turn the mode dial to 5. Put the subject of your photo in the center of the screen and press the shutter release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the exposure and white balance are fixed. • If automatic focusing fails, the frame in the center of the LCD monitor flashes red and the auto focus/flash lamp blinks green.
3 To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus against a background, half-press the shutter release button to focus on the subject, and then compose your shot. Subject to be focused on If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 40 Shooting range 4 Gently press the shutter release button all the way. • The still image you have taken appears momentarily on the LCD monitor and is recorded to the internal memory or SD memory card.
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Press the shutter release button gently to prevent camera shake. • The J symbol indicates that camera shake may occur. Hold the camera still and focus the camera again. You can also turn on the camera shake correction function to minimize blurring. (GP.106) • The flash fires a pre-flash to increase the AE accuracy. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Using the Zoom Function Pressing the z (Telephoto) button allows you to take a close-up picture of the subject. Pressing the Z (Wide-angle) button allows you to take a wideangle picture. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 42 Wide-angle Telephoto 1 2 3 With the camera ready to shoot, press the z (Telephoto) or Z (Wideangle) button. • You can check the zoom status on the zoom bar of the LCD monitor. Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button.
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting) Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up of the subject. (Macro shooting) This is good for shooting small subjects because you can shoot up to approximately 1cm (0.4in.) away from the front edge of the lens. 2 3 With the camera ready to shoot, press the N (Macro) button. • N is displayed momentarily at the center of the LCD monitor and then N is displayed at the top of the screen. Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button.
Using the Flash If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. To use the flash, slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch to the outside to raise the flash cover and open the flash. The flash does not fire if it is not open. With the flash open, press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode. The default setting is [AUTO] when the flash is open. From the front edge of the lens, the flash light reaches about 0.2 to 5.0 m (7.9 in. to 16.4 ft.) (Wide-angle) or about 0.15 to 3.0 m (5.9 in.
3 Press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When you are finished using the flash, press the center of the flash cover down with your finger. • The flash mode setting is saved until you press the F (Flash) button again. • The flash does not fire when shooting movies or in multi-shot mode.
Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions You can use scene mode to select from among eight still image modes and shoot with settings automatically optimized for shooting conditions. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Scene Modes Use when taking portrait pictures. PORTRAIT Use when taking pictures of moving objects. SPORTS Use when taking scenery pictures with abundant greenery or blue sky.
ZOOM MACRO Use when taking a further close-up picture during macro shooting. Using the digital zoom allows you to take a larger close-up than with normal macro shooting. For detailed operations, see P.49. The optical zoom cannot be used in this mode. Use when taking pictures in dimly lit places. The LCD monitor also becomes brighter. HIGH SENS For information on shooting setting menu items and function restrictions in scene mode, see “Appendices”. (GP.205) 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the mode dial to SCENE.
Returning to Normal Shooting Mode 1 Turn the mode dial to 5. Using the Skew Correction Mode 1 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 48 2 3 4 5 6 Turn the mode dial to SCENE. • The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the LCD monitor. Press the MODE button. • The scene mode selection screen appears. Press the !" buttons to select [SKEW COR MODE]. Press the MENU/OK button. Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You can also correct the skew of a previously shot still image. (GP.124) • For images shot in RAW mode (GP.80), the skew is corrected in the JPEG file recorded at the same time as the raw data. No skew is corrected in the DNG file. Shooting in Zoom Macro Mode 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn the mode dial to SCENE. • The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the LCD monitor.
t Using the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 50 1 2 3 Turn the mode dial to 5. Press the t (Self-timer) button. • The Self-timer symbol appears on the screen. • The [10] to the right of the symbol indicates the number of seconds. In this case, if you press the shutter release button, the camera shoots after 10 seconds.
Playing Back Images Reviewing the Image You Just Took (Quick Review) 1 In shooting mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button. • The last image you took is displayed on the LCD monitor. In Quick Review Q Button Returns to shooting mode. 8 Button Enlarges the displayed still image. You can move the displayed still image by pressing the !"#$ buttons. 9 Button Reduces the displayed still image enlarged by pressing the 8 button.
Viewing Your Images In playback mode, you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on the images. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. • The camera switches to playback mode and the last still image you took is displayed. • You can view your pictures in order by using the #$ buttons. • To switch the camera from playback mode to shooting mode, press the 6 (Playback) button again.
Three-frame View/Grid View (Thumbnail Display) The playback screen changes as follows: 2007 / 04 / 01 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last image you took is displayed. 2 Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. When playing back images on the LCD monitor, the playback screen can be divided into three frames (three-frame view) or 12 frames (grid view).
3 Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button again during three-frame view. Selected still image • The screen is divided into 12 frames. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 54 Switching to Single-Picture Display 1 2 1 2 In three-frame view Press the #$ buttons to select a still image. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button or the MENU/ OK button. In grid view Press the !"#$ buttons to select a still image. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button twice.
Magnifying Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD monitor. Image Size Enlarged View (maximum magnification) 16 times 1280 × 960 6.7 times 640 × 480 3.4 times 1 2 3 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last image you took is displayed. Press the #$ buttons to display the still image you want to enlarge. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button. • The still image is enlarged. In Enlarged View 8 Button Enlarges the displayed still image.
Deleting Files You can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or internal memory. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 56 Deleting a File 1 2 3 4 5 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the #$ buttons to display the file you want to delete. Press the D (Delete) button. Press the !" buttons to select [DELETE ONE]. • You can change the image for deletion with the #$ buttons. Press the MENU/OK button.
Deleting All Files 1 3 4 Press the D (Delete) button. Press the !" buttons to select [DELETE ALL]. Press the MENU/OK button. • You are prompted to confirm that you want to delete all images. If so, press the $ button to select [YES], and then press the MENU/ OK button. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can also delete files by pressing the D (Delete) button during three-frame view. (GP.
3 Press the !"#$ buttons to select the file you want to delete and press the D (Delete) button. • The trash symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of the file. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 58 4 5 6 Repeat Step 3 to select all the files you want to delete. • If you selected a file by mistake, you can deselect it by selecting the file and pressing the D (Delete) button. Press the MENU/OK button.
Changing the Display with the DISP. Button Shooting Mode Each time you press the DISP. button, the display changes in the following order: Histogram, Grid Guide, No Display, and Normal Symbol Display. Normal Symbol Display Histogram No Display Grid Guide Press the DISP. button to change the display. Grid guide ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This displays auxiliary lines on the LCD monitor to help you compose your picture.
During Quick Review Pressing the DISP. button switches to the white saturation highlights display. On the white saturation highlights display, the white saturation areas of the image flash in black. Pressing the DISP. button again returns to the quick review screen. Quick Review White Saturation Highlights Display If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Press the DISP. button to change the display. During Playback Mode Each time you press the DISP.
Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness Hold the DISP. button down to maximize the display brightness. When the brightness is at the maximum setting, holding the DISP. button down returns the brightness to the level set in [LCD BRIGHTNESS]. (GP.139) When Histogram is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the LCD monitor.
Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 62 • The histogram displayed on the LCD monitor is for reference only. • Depending on the shooting conditions (use of the flash, dark surrounding light, etc.), the exposure level indicated in the histogram may not correspond to the brightness of the shot image. • Exposure compensation has its limitation.
Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Various Shooting Functions ..... 64 Shooting/Playing Back Movies ................................................... 109 Other Playback Functions....... 113 Direct Printing .......................... 128 Changing Camera Settings........ 134 Downloading Images to Your Computer .................................. 164 Appendices...............................
1 Various Shooting Functions Using the ADJ. Lever ADJ. Mode 1 Various Shooting Functions You can press the ADJ. lever to easily select ADJ. mode and make various shooting settings. In ADJ. mode, you can register four functions. Use the SETUP menu to assign functions to the ADJ. lever. (GP.134) By assigning a frequently used function to the ADJ. lever, you can easily set that function with fewer operations. ADJ LEVER SET.1 ADJ LEVER SET.2 ADJ LEVER SET.4 ADJ LEVER SET.
Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) You can change the shading of text for shooting with [TEXT MODE] (GP.46) in scene mode. You can select from [DEEP], [NORMAL] and [LIGHT]. To change the setting, use the shooting setting menu or the ADJ. lever. This section explains easy ways to change the shading setting with the ADJ. lever. To use the shooting setting menu, see “Using the Menu” (GP.79) and “Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene Mode”. (GP.206) Turn the mode dial to SCENE. Press the MODE button.
Shifting the AF Target (Macro) During macro shooting, pressing the ADJ. lever allows you to shift the AF target by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. You can lock the focus (GP.39) at the position where the AF target is shifted and shoot the picture. This function is useful for shooting on a tripod. When the AF target is shifted to the left with the # button 1 Various Shooting Functions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 66 With the camera ready to shoot, press the N (Macro) button.
Using the Function Button You can assign one of the following functions to the Fn (Function) button. Use the SETUP menu to assign a function to the Fn (Function) button. (GP.150) • Switching between auto focus and manual focus (AF/MF) • Locking the exposure (AE LOCK) • Shooting setting menu function (GP.64) Press the Fn (Function) button. • When the Fn (Function) button is assigned to [AF/MF], see P.69. • When the Fn (Function) button is assigned to [AE LOCK], see P.70.
Settings by Mode O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Other Scenes Scene Mode (ZOOM MACRO) Scene Mode (SKEW COR MODE) Scene Mode (LANDSCAPE) Various Shooting Functions AF/MF AE LOCK EXPO. CMP WHT. BAL. ISO QUALITY FOCUS IMG SET AE METER CONT MDE AUTO BKT WITH SND Scene Mode (TEXT MODE) 1 Movie Mode Still Image Mode The settings that can be made with the Fn (Function) button differ among scene mode, movie mode and still image mode.
Switching Between Auto Focus and Manual Focus (AF/MF) Assigning the Fn (Function) button (GP.150) to [AF/MF] and then pressing the Fn (Function) button during shooting allows you to switch between auto focus (AF) and manual focus (MF). Pressing the Fn (Function) button switches between auto focus and manual focus depending on the [FOCUS] setting on the shooting setting menu, as shown below.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• • • • 1 Various Shooting Functions For information on how to use manual focus, see P.84. You can also use the shooting setting menu to make the [FOCUS] setting. (GP.83) Use the SETUP menu to assign functions to the Fn (Function) button. (GP.150) You can press the Fn (Function) button to switch AF/MF and lock the focus at the focus lock position (AF Lock). Use the following operating procedure.
Shooting with a Set Aperture Value (A: Aperture Priority Mode) 1 Turn the mode dial to A. • The mode symbol appears on the LCD monitor, and the current aperture value is displayed in orange on the right edge of the screen. 2 3 A 9999 1280 F2.4 Rotate the up-down dial to change the aperture value. Half-press the shutter release button. • The shutter speed is set and displayed on the screen.
Shooting with a Set Aperture Value and Shutter Speed (M: Manual Exposure Mode) 1 Setting the mode dial to M (manual exposure mode) allows you to manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. For information on the available aperture values, see P.71. You can select from the following shutter speeds. Various Shooting Functions 1/2000 1/500 1/125 1/30 1/8 1/2 8 1/1600 1/400 1/100 1/25 1/6 1/1.6 15 1/1250 1/320 1/80 1/20 1/5 1/1.3 30 1/1000 1/250 1/60 1/15 1/4 1 60 1/640 1/160 1/40 1/10 1/2.
• When the exposure value is between -2EV and +2EV, the brightness of the LCD monitor changes according to the exposure value. • When the exposure value exceeds the range of -2EV to +2EV, the indicator lights orange and the brightness of the LCD monitor does not change. 3 4 5 Rotate the up-down dial to change the aperture value. -2EV M SD 9999 Press the ADJ. lever to the left or right to change the shutter speed. 1 1280 F4.0 1/80 Half-press the shutter release button.
Shooting with an Combined Aperture Value and Shutter Speed (P: Program Shift Mode) 1 Setting the mode dial to P (program shift mode) allows you to shoot with a set combination of the aperture value and shutter speed. Use the up-down dial to set the program shift mode. Various Shooting Functions 1 Turn the mode dial to P. • The mode symbol appears on the LCD monitor. 2 P SD 9999 Half-press the shutter release button.
5 Half-press or full-press the shutter release button to shoot a picture. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The following is the program diagram. • In this example, the flash mode is set to [FLASH OFF], and the ISO setting is set to [ISO 100]. • The aperture value and shutter speed can be shifted within the area indicated in gray. This changes depending on the exposure value (Ev).
Shooting with Custom Settings (MY1, MY2: My Settings Mode) Setting the mode dial to MY1 or MY2 allows you to shoot with preset settings. Use [REG. MY SETTINGS] on the SETUP menu to make the MY1 and MY2 settings. (GP.140) 1 1 Various Shooting Functions Turn the mode dial to MY1 or MY2. • Turn the mode dial to MY1 to make the settings for [SETTING1] in [REG. MY SETTINGS]. • Turn the mode dial to MY2 to make the settings for [SETTING2] in [REG. MY SETTINGS].
Shooting Setting Menu Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode to display the shooting setting menu. The shooting setting menu can be used to set the following shooting settings. When Mode Dial is Set to 5/P/A/M/SCENE/MY1/MY2 Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to PIC QUALITY/SIZE RAW(10M), RAW3:2(9M), F3648(10M), [N3648(10M)], F3:2(9M), N3:2(9M), F1:1(7M), N3264(8M), N2592(5M), N2048(3M), N1280(1M), N640(VGA) P.80 FOCUS [MULTI AF], SPOT AF, MF, SNAP, A P.
When Mode Dial is Set to 3 1 Various Shooting Functions 78 Setting Options [Default Settings] Refer to MOVIE SIZE 640, [320] P.80 FRAME RATE [30FPS], 15FPS P.110 FOCUS [MULTI AF], SPOT AF, MF, SNAP, A P.83 WHITE BALANCE [AUTO], (OUTDOORS), (INCANDESCENT LAMP), (MANUAL SETTINGS) (CLOUDY), P.101 (FLUORESCENT LAMP), Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The SETUP menu can be accessed from within the shooting setting menu. (GP.
Using the Menu This explains how to make the settings. Use the !"#$ buttons and MENU/OK button to select and set an item. 1 Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode. • The shooting setting menu is displayed. 2 Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. • Press the " button at the bottom item to display the next screen. 3 Various Shooting Functions The menu items are provided on three screens. 1 Press the $ button. • The menu item settings are displayed.
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) 1 The file size of a shot still image depends on the picture quality mode and image size settings. For movies, choose the movie size. Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on the screen.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shooting with RAW mode ---------------------------------------------------------------Normally, a shot image is processed and compressed by the camera and then saved as a small JPEG file. To make a JPEG file small, the image data is compressed and the image quality is lowered. When shooting in RAW mode, shot images are not processed by the camera.
1 With the camera ready to shoot, press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting setting menu is displayed. 2 Press the " button to select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and press the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 1 Various Shooting Functions Still Images Movies 4 Press the MENU/OK button, or press the # button and then the MENU/OK button. • The setting appears on the screen.
Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS) When you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF). Select from the following five focusing modes. Focusing Modes None Mode MULTI AF Description Automatically measures the distances to a maximum of five AF areas from among 17 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area. This prevents the center of the LCD monitor from becoming out of focus and enables you to shoot with a minimum number of out-of-focus pictures.
Manual Focus Shooting (MF) If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (MF: Manual Focus). Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• In scene mode, manual focus can be used only when [ZOOM MACRO] or [SKEW COR MODE] is selected. • You can also use manual focus to focus on objects within the macro shooting range. • Assigning the Fn (Function) button (GP.
5 Press the # button as required. • Pressing the # button enlarges the display for easy focusing. 6 Press the !" buttons to adjust the focus. • Pressing the ! button adjusts the focus to farther objects.Pressing the " button adjusts the focus to closer objects. 7 Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.
Changing the Light Metering (AE METERING) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value. There are three light metering modes. 1 Light Metering Modes Various Shooting Functions Symbol None Mode MULTI CENTER SPOT 1 2 Description The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and each is metered to determine the overall exposure value. The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure value.
Shooting with Multi-Shot (CONT./S-CONT/M-CONT) With Multi-shot, you can shoot consecutive images. Multi-shot has the following three modes: S (Stream)-CONT With just one full-press of the shutter release button, you can take 16 consecutive shots at intervals of 1/7.5 seconds in about 2 seconds. The 16 still images are grouped together as a set and are recorded as one image file (3648 × 2736 pixels). 1 Various Shooting Functions CONT.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• This function is not available when [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] is set to RAW mode. • During Multi-shot, the digital zoom is activated even when [DIGITAL ZOOM IMG] is set to [AUTO RSZ] on the SETUP menu. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• If you are using the LCD viewfinder (VF-1), the image you took does not appear during CONT./S-CONT/M-CONT.
CONT. 6 Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button. • Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release button. 7 Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop taking pictures. S-CONT (S Multi-Shot) 6 Compose your picture and then press the shutter release button. • 16 pictures are taken automatically. M-CONT (M Multi-Shot) 6 Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button.
Viewing an S-CONT or M-CONT Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode 1 While a still image (16 frames in an image file) taken with S-CONT or M-CONT is displayed, you can enlarge any one of the 16 frames. You can also switch between frames while viewing the image in enlarged display mode. To view a frame from an S-CONT or M-CONT still image in enlarged display mode, follow the steps below. Various Shooting Functions 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last shot taken is displayed.
Setting the Picture Quality (IMG SET) You can change the picture quality of an image, including the contrast, sharpness, and color depth. You can select from the following picture quality settings. Picture Quality Modes Type HARD 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE. Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the " button to select [IMG SET] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select the desired picture quality.
Customizing the Picture Quality (SETTING1, SETTING2) 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE. Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting setting menu is displayed. 1 Various Shooting Functions 3 Press the " button to select [IMG SET] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select [SETTING1] or [SETTING2]. 5 Press the $ button. • The [IMG SET] screen appears. 6 7 Press the !" buttons to select [CONTRAST], [SHARPNESS], and [COLOR DEPTH], and press the #$ buttons to adjust the settings.
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) The auto bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels based on the set exposure level. Select from [-0.3EV, ±0, +0.3EV] or [-0.5EV, ±0, +0.5EV] for the difference in exposure level. • This function is not available when shooting with sound. • This function is not available when [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] is set to RAW mode. 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE. Press the MENU/OK button.
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT) 1 The white balance bracket function automatically records three images - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. This is useful if you cannot determine the appropriate white balance. Various Shooting Functions 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE. Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the " button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press the $ button.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• This function is not available when [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] is set to RAW mode. • This function is not available for Multi-shot (GP.87) or auto bracket shooting. (GP.93) • The flash cannot be used. • If [IMG SET] is set to [B&W], the white balance bracket function can be set but it does not operate. • The white balance can be changed using the shooting setting menu. (GP.
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) 1 You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval from 5 seconds to 3 hours in increments of 5 seconds. Various Shooting Functions 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE. Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the " button to select [INTERVAL] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to set the hours.
9 To stop shooting, press the MENU/OK button. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The interval shooting setting is cleared when the camera is turned off. • The time until the next picture can be taken according to the shooting menu setting may be longer than the time set for interval shooting. In this case, the shooting interval becomes longer than the set time.
Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) You can shoot a still image with a voice memo of up to eight seconds. 1 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE. Press the MENU/OK button. Various Shooting Functions • The shooting setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the " button to select [IMAGE WITH SOUND] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select [ON]. 5 Press the MENU/OK button, or press the # button and then the MENU/OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen.
Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/ DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image. 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE. Press the MENU/OK button. 3 Press the " button to select [DATE IMPRINT] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 5 Various Shooting Functions • The shooting setting menu is displayed.
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) 1 Various Shooting Functions The exposure setting enables you to select the brightness level for your picture. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with the correct exposure. In the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can adjust the exposure setting. Exposure can be specified in the range from -2.0 to +2.0.
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) White Balance Modes Symbol AUTO Mode AUTO OUTDOORS Description Adjusts the white balance automatically. Select this when shooting outdoors (sunny) and white balance fails to adjust properly. CLOUDY Select this when shooting in cloudy weather or shade and the white balance fails to adjust properly. INCANDESCENT Select this when shooting under incandescent light and white LAMP balance fails to adjust properly.
4 Press the MENU/OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. 1 Various Shooting Functions 102 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The white balance may not be adjusted correctly for a subject that is mostly dark. In this case, add something white to the subject. • When shooting with the flash, the white balance may not be adjusted correctly if [AUTO] is not selected. In this case, switch to [AUTO] to shoot with the flash.
Setting the White Balance Manually (MANUAL SETTINGS) 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/SCENE. 3 Press the !" buttons to select [M]. 5 Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture. Press the DISP. button. • The white balance is set. 6 Press the MENU/OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen. • The screen is displayed with the white balance set in Step 5.
Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING) 1 Various Shooting Functions ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive film is to light. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or a fast-moving object while minimizing blurring.
4 Press the MENU/OK button, or # button and press the MENU/ OK button. • The setting appears on the screen.
Using the Camera Shake Correction Function to Prevent Camera Shake (CAMERA SHAKE COR) 1 You can prevent camera shake by turning on the camera shake correction function. At the time of purchase, the camera shake correction function is turned on. Various Shooting Functions 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5/P/A/M/SCENE. Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the " button to select [CAMERA SHAKE COR] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select [ON].
Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The J symbol appears when camera shake is likely to occur. (GP.37) 1 Various Shooting Functions • In multi-shot mode or manual exposure mode, when the shutter speed is set to 1 or more seconds, the camera shake correction function cannot be used.
Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) To return the shooting setting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below. 1 Various Shooting Functions 1 2 Turn the mode dial to 5. Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the !" button to select [RESTORE DEFAULTS] and press the $ button. • A confirmation message appears. 4 Make sure that [YES] is selected, and then press the MENU/OK button.
2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 3 Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with sound. You can set the image size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 pixels. You can set the number of frames shot per second (frame rate) to either 30 or 15. Each movie you shoot is recorded as an AVI file. 1 Press the shutter release button. • The camera starts recording. Recording continues until you press the shutter release button again. 3 Press the shutter release button to finish recording the movie.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The flash cannot be used. • While shooting movies, only digital zoom can be used. (GP.42) • When the shutter release button is pressed in Step 2, the camera focuses on the subject. • The remaining recording time may not change uniformly because it is recalculated from the remaining memory capacity during movie recording. • Use the shooting setting menu to set the image size (GP.80) and frame rate (GP.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Movie recording time may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card. • The table below shows the approximate recording time.
Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last shot taken is displayed. • The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image. 2 • Press the $ button to display the next file. • Press the # button to display the previous file. 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 112 Select the movie you want to view using the #$ buttons. 3 Press the ADJ. lever. START • Playback begins.
3 Other Playback Functions Playback Setting Menu Press the MENU/OK button in playback mode to display the playback setting menu. The playback setting menu allows you to make the settings for the following functions. Setting SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DPOF Select/Cancel 1 FILE, Select/Cancel ALL FILES, Select Multi-files Select/Cancel 1 FILE, Select/Cancel ALL FILES, Select Multi-files 1280, 640 Refer to P.114 P.115 P.118 P.121 P.123 P.
Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can display the recorded still images and movie files sequentially on the screen. This is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last shot taken is displayed. 2 Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback setting menu appears. 3 3 Other Playback Functions 114 Press the " button to select [SLIDE SHOW] and press the $ button.
Write-Protecting Files (PROTECT) You can protect files from being accidentally deleted. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted if you format the memory where the files are stored. Protecting a File 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last shot taken is displayed. 2 Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback setting menu appears.
Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback setting menu appears. 3 Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select [ALL FILES]. 3 Other Playback Functions 116 5 Make sure that [SELECT] is selected, and then press the MENU/OK button. • All files are protected and the symbol appears on the screen.
Protecting Multiple Files at Once To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button twice. • The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed (Grid view). 3 4 Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first file you want to protect. Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback setting menu appears. 5 • The Protect symbol appears in the upper-right corner of the file.
Using a Printing Service (DPOF) The still images recorded on an SD memory card can be printed out if you take them to a store that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, you must make print settings on your camera. These settings are called Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings. The DPOF setting specifies one print per still image. When making DPOF settings in grid view, you can also specify the number of copies to print. (GP.
Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback setting menu appears. 3 Press the " button to select [DPOF] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select [ALL FILES]. Make sure that [SELECT] is selected, and then press the MENU/OK button. • Once the DPOF setting is made, the DPOF symbol appears on the screen.
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF settings for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button twice. • The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed (Grid view). 3 4 3 Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first still image for which you want to make the DPOF setting. Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback setting menu appears.
Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size. Original F3648/N3648/F3:2/N3:2/F1:1/N3264/N2592/N2048 N1280 Resized N1280 N640 N640 Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You can resize only still images and still images with voice memos. Movies cannot be resized. • You cannot change the image size of images shot in RAW mode.
5 6 Press the !" buttons to select [1280] or [640]. Press the MENU/OK button. • The display indicates that the image is being processed, and then the still image with the changed image size is recorded. The image before the image size is changed is also recorded.
Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an SD Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in the internal memory onto an SD memory card at once. Turn the camera off. Insert an SD memory card. Turn the camera on. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback setting menu appears. 6 Press the " button to select [COPY TO CARD] and press the $ button.
Straightening Skewed Images (SKEW CORRECTION) You can straighten rectangular objects, such as a message board or business card, shot at an angle, to make them look as if they were shot squarely. 1 2 3 3 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the #$ buttons to display the file you want to straighten. Press the MENU/OK button. • The playback setting menu appears. Other Playback Functions 4 Press the " button to select [SKEW CORRECTION] and press the $ button.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Skew correction mode does not work with movies. • For images shot in RAW mode (GP.80), the skew is corrected in the JPEG file recorded at the same time as the raw data. No skew is corrected in the DNG file. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The image size does not change for skew corrected images.
Viewing on a Television You can view files you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the 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 files on a television, follow the steps below. 1 Securely connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on the television.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When the AV cable is connected to the camera, the indicators on LCD monitor and LCD viewfinder disappear and the speaker output turns off. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You can connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on your video recorder and record what you have shot to a video recorder.
4 Direct Printing Direct Print Function 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. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You cannot print movies (AVI files) with this function. For still images with sounds (JPG files with WAV files), only the still images (JPG files) are printed.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. 1 2 3 Make sure that the camera is off. Open the terminal cover. Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. • Turn on the printer if it is not already on. To disconnect the camera from the printer, check that the power is off on both units before disconnecting the USB cable between them.
Printing Still Images You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridgecompatible printer. Still images are sent from the internal memory when no SD memory card is loaded or from an SD memory card when one is loaded. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do not disconnect the USB cable during printing.
7 Press the !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ button to display the detailed options screen. • When [CONNECTING...] is displayed, the connection to the printer is not yet established. When a connection is established, [CONNECTING...] disappears and [DIRECT PRINT] appears. Proceed with this step after the connection is established. • The following items can be selected. Each item appears only when supported by the printer connected to the camera.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• To specify the settings as the default settings next time the camera is connected to the printer, press the ADJ. lever when the screen in Step 7 is displayed. When the screen at the right appears, press the #$ buttons to select [SET] and press the MENU/OK button. • To use the settings last set the next time the camera is connected to the printer, select [CANCEL]. 10 Press the MENU/OK button.
8 9 10 Press the !" buttons to set the number of copies to print. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to select all the still images to be printed and the number of copies for each. Press the MENU/OK button. • The direct print menu appears. 11 Press the !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ button to display the detailed options screen. • When [CONNECTING...] is displayed, the connection to the printer is not yet established. When a connection is established, [CONNECTING...
5 Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the shooting setting menu (GP.77) or playback setting menu. (GP.113) The SETUP menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below. Setting FORMAT [CARD] FORMAT [INT. MEM.] LCD BRIGHTNESS REG. MY SETTINGS STEP ZOOM ISO AUTO-HIGH AUTO POWER OFF BEEP SOUND VOL. SETTINGS 5 Changing Camera Settings 134 LCD CONFIRM. ADJ LEVER SET.1*1 ADJ LEVER SET.2*2 ADJ LEVER SET.3*3 ADJ LEVER SET.
Using the SETUP Menu This explains how to make the settings. Use the !"#$ buttons and MENU/OK button to select and set an item. 1 Press the MENU/OK button. • The shooting setting menu (or the playback setting menu) appears. 2 Press the $ button. • The SETUP menu appears. The menu items are provided on six screens. 3 Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. • Press the " button at the bottom item to display the next screen. Press the $ button. • The menu item settings are displayed.
Changing the display ---------------------------------------------------------------------You can select a screen by the screen number: 1 Press the # button to select a screen number on the left of the screen. 2 Press the !" buttons to change screens. 3 Press the $ button to return to menu item selection.
Preparing the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD]) If the error message [CARD ERROR] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded into the camera or the card has been used with a computer or other device, you must format the card prior to use with this camera. Formatting is the process of preparing a card so image data can be written on it.
Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) If the error message [FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY] is displayed, you must format the internal memory prior to use. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Formatting the internal memory deletes all of the data recorded in the memory. If you have images in the internal memory that you do not want to delete, copy the images to the SD memory card before formatting the internal memory. (GP.
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.135. 2 Press the " button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] and press the $ button. • The screen for setting the brightness appears. 3 Press the !" buttons to adjust the brightness. 4 When you reach the desired brightness, press the MENU/OK button. • The display returns to the SETUP menu.
Registering Custom Settings (REG. MY SETTINGS) The My Settings function allows you to easily shoot with your desired settings. You can register two groups of settings as “My Settings”. Setting the mode dial to MY1 or MY2 allows you to shoot with the settings set in [SETTING1] or [SETTING2], respectively. (GP.76) To register the current camera settings as My Settings, follow the steps below. 1 2 Change the camera settings to the values you want to register as My Settings. Display the SETUP menu.
Settings Saved in by My Setting Function Shooting mode (5/P/A/M/SCENE/3) PIC QUALITY/SIZE FOCUS Focal distance used in manual focus AE METERING CONT. MODE EXPOSURE COMP. IMAGE WITH SOUND DATE IMPRINT WHITE BALANCE ISO SETTING CAMERA SHAKE COR Zoom position Macro Flash Self-timer DISP.
Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM) Step zooming is the setting of the focal length with optical zooming, which can be fixed to any of five levels (24, 28, 35, 50, 72 mm, equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera). Available Settings ON (Step zooming on) OFF (Step zooming off) *Default setting To set step zooming, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.135.
Changing the ISO AUTO-HIGH Setting (ISO AUTO-HIGH) You can change the upper limit of the ISO setting for [AUTO-HI] (Auto high sensitivity) (GP.104) in [ISO SETTING] on the shooting setting menu. Available Settings AUTO 400 *Default setting AUTO 800 AUTO1600 To change the auto high sensitivity setting, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.135. 2 Press the " button to select [ISO AUTO-HIGH] and press the $ button.
Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF) If you do not operate the camera for a set period of time, it shuts off automatically to conserve battery power (Auto Power Off). By default, auto power off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting. Available Settings OFF (Auto Power Off is turned off) 1 MIN. *Default setting 5 MIN. 30MIN. To change the auto power off setting, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.135.
Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) During operation, the camera generates four types of sounds: start sound, shutter release sound, focus sound, and beep sound. Start sound Shutter release sound Focus sound Beep sound : Sound when the camera is turned on. : Sound when the shutter release button is pressed. : Sound when the shutter release button is half-pressed and the camera focuses on the subject. : Error sound indicating an operation that cannot be performed.
Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS) The beep sound volume can be changed. Available Settings F F F (Mute) J F F (Small) J J F (Medium) *Default setting J J J (Large) To change the beep sound volume, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.135. 5 Changing Camera Settings 146 2 Press the " button to select [VOL. SETTINGS] and press the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting.
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) Immediately after you press the shutter release button, the still image taken is displayed on the screen for a moment so you can check it. By default, the image confirmation time is set to 0.5 second, but this can be changed. Available Settings OFF (Image not displayed for confirmation) 0.5SEC. *Default setting 1 SEC. 2 SEC. 3 SEC. 30 SEC. To change the image confirmation time, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu.
Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Lever (ADJ LEVER SET.) When any of a number of shooting functions is assigned to the ADJ. lever, you can display the screen for that function with fewer button operations and without displaying the shooting setting menu. You can also use [ADJ LEVER SET.1] to [ADJ LEVER SET.4] to assign a camera function that can be activated by pressing the ADJ. lever. 5 Changing Camera Settings Available Settings OFF EXPO.CMP WHT.BAL.
Changing the Shutter Release Button Setting (ADJ SHTR BTN SET) In ADJ. mode (GP.64), you usually press the MENU/OK button or the ADJ. lever to set a setting. When [ADJ SHTR BTN SET] is set to [ON], you can also set a setting by half-pressing the shutter release button. Available Settings ON OFF *Default setting Description Press the MENU/OK button or half-press the shutter release button to set the setting. Press the MENU/OK button to set the setting.
Assigning a Function to the Function Button (FNCTN. BTN. SET.) When a function is assigned to the Fn (Function) button, you can perform the assigned function, such as switching to auto focus or manual focus, or locking the exposure, simply by pressing the Fn (Function) button. You can also display the setting screen for the assigned function without displaying the shooting setting menu. 5 Changing Camera Settings Available Settings OFF AF/MF *Default setting AE LOCK EXPO.CMP WHT.BAL.
Changing the AF Auxiliary Light Setting (AF AUX. LIGHT) You can set whether to use the AF auxiliary light when shooting with auto focus. When [AF AUX. LIGHT] is set to [ON], the AF auxiliary light lights as required during shooting, and the auto focus distance is measured. To change the AF auxiliary light setting, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.135. 2 Press the " button to select [AF AUX. LIGHT] and press the $ button.
Changing the RAW Mode JPEG Image Setting (RAW/JPEG SETTING) When shooting with [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] set to RAW mode (GP.80), a JPEG file associated with the RAW format file (.DNG file) is recorded at the same time. You can change the picture quality and image size of this JPEG file. Available Settings FINE *Default setting NORMAL N640 Description Picture quality: Fine mode; Image size: Recorded at the same size as the RAW format file.
Using the Auto Resize Zoom (DIGITAL ZOOM IMG) This function allows you to crop and record a shot image. Conventional digital zoom enlarges a portion of an image to a set magnification. Whereas, auto resize zoom saves the cropped portion of the image, the image quality is not decreased, however the image size may become smaller. The image recording size changes depending on the auto resize zoom magnification. This function is available only when [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] is set to 3648 × 2736. (GP.
3 4 5 Press the !" buttons to select [AUTO RSZ]. Press the MENU/OK button, or press the # button and then the MENU/OK button. Press and hold the z (Telephoto) button until the maximum magnification is reached on the zoom bar, then momentarily release the button, and then press the z (Telephoto) button again. • Press the z (Telephoto) button to change the image size one factor and record the image. • The size at which the image is recorded is displayed above the zoom bar.
Displaying a Settings Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.) If the initial settings are changed for the following functions, you can set the camera to have the icon of that function blink and to display a warning message about the function with the changed setting for a few seconds when the camera is turned on. White balance, Focus, ISO setting, Exposure compensation If you operate a camera button while an icon is blinking, the icon stops blinking and lights steadily.
Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) The following icons are enlarged in normal symbol display. (GP.59) Flash, Macro Shooting, Self-timer, White balance, Focus, Exposure compensation, ISO setting When the icons are enlarged, the following items are not displayed: Zoom bar/Focus bar, Date imprint, Image settings To enlarge the icons on the screen, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.135.
Changing the USB Setting (USB CONNECTION) To transfer images to your computer using software, change the [USB CONNECTION] setting depending on the software. By setting [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the SETUP menu, you can view files in the camera and transfer files from the camera to your computer using the USB cable without installing the supplied software or USB driver.
To change the USB setting, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.135. 2 Press the " button to select [USB CONNECTION] and press the $ button. 3 Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 4 Press the MENU/OK button, or # button and press the MENU/ OK button. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For how to download images from the camera to a computer using the USB cable, see P.
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD memory card or in the internal memory with a consecutively numbered file name that is automatically assigned. When you switch SD memory cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded card.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When data is recorded to the internal memory, files are assigned consecutively numbered file names, just as if [SEQUENTIAL NO.] is set to [OFF]. • When images are transferred to a computer using RICOH Gate La (GP.181), the file being transferred is renamed and saved. The file is saved with the name “RIMG****.jpg” (where **** indicates a number) even if [SEQUENTIAL NO.] is set to [ON].
Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) You can shoot still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. The date/time setting on the SETUP menu is explained here. 1 2 3 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.135. Press the " button to select [DATE SETTINGS] and press the $ button. Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time. 4 5 6 In [FORMAT], choose the date and time format. Check the information on the screen and then press the MENU/OK button.
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/N) You can change the language displayed on the screen. The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera. Available Settings (Japanese) ENGLISH DEUTSCH (German) FRANÇAIS (French) ITALIANO (Italian) ESPAÑOL (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Traditional Chinese) (Korean) To change the display language, follow the steps below. 5 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.135.
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 cable that came with your camera. (GP.126) Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in North America and other countries/regions) for use with television equipment and other audiovisual equipment.
6 Downloading Images to Your Computer The screen images shown here may differ from the images displayed on your computer depending on your computer OS. Downloading Images to Your Computer For Windows Refer to P.184 for Macintosh. You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can download images from the camera. Software installation is necessary for automatic image downloading from the camera to your computer.
Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM Once you insert the Caplio Software CDROM in the CD-ROM drive, the installer screen appears automatically. Description Use this button to install software required for handling the camera and images. Installing DeskTopBinder Lite Use this button to install software required for handling the camera and images. Click this to display the “Software User Guide” Browse User’s Manual (Software Version) (PDF).
When [Installing the software] is clicked: (GP.170) The following software is installed: Software Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 166 RICOH Gate La Irodio Photo & Video Studio USB Driver WIA Driver Windows XP 98 O O O O - O O - Description Downloads images collectively. Shot images can be displayed or edited and video CDs can be created. Used to connect the camera to your computer when [USB CONNECTION] is set to [ORIGINAL].
When [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite] is clicked: (GP.173) The following software is installed: Software USB Driver WIA Driver O O O - Description Software used to manage business documents. Images in the camera can be downloaded to DeskTopBinder Lite using the Auto Document Link that monitors document updating. Used to connect the camera to the computer. Used to download images.
When [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)] is clicked: Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 168 The “Software User Guide” (PDF file) on the Caplio Software CDROM is displayed on your computer screen. If you have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, simply click [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)]. Acrobat Reader must be installed to view the PDF file. (GP.175) When [Browse CD-ROM Content] is clicked: You can check folders and files on the CD-ROM.
System Requirements for Using Caplio Software CD-ROM Operating Systems Supported CPU Memory Hard drive space required for installation Display Resolution Display Colors CD-ROM Drive USB Port Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Professional Windows Me Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Windows Vista Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP: Pentium® lll 500 MHz or faster Windows Vista: Pentium® lll 1 GHz or faster Windows 98SE: 256 MB or more Windows 2000: 256 MB or more Windows Me: 256 MB or more Windows XP: 256 M
Installing the Software Required for Handling the Camera and Images Install the required software on your computer before connecting the camera. Downloading Images to Your Computer Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 • Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable.
2 4 Operating systems other than Windows Vista • After a while, the [Choose Setup Language] screen appears. Windows Vista • A screen appears to confirm user account management. • Select [Allow] for the access request to the computer. After a while, the [Choose Setup Language] screen appears. Confirm the language, and then click [OK]. • The [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Caplio Software] screen appears. Click [Next]. • The [Choose Destination Location] screen appears.
7 Click [Finish]. • A dialog box indicating that installation of Caplio Software is complete appears. Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 172 8 9 Click [Finish]. Restart your computer. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can remove (uninstall) the software. (GP.
Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For how to use DeskTopBinder Lite, refer to the Introduction Guide, the Setup Guide, and the DeskTopBinder Lite - Auto Document Link Guide that are installed with DeskTopBinder Lite.
2 Click [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite]. • After a few moments, the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Caplio Software S] screen appears. 3 Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 174 Click [Next]. • After a few moments, the [Choose Destination Location] screen appears. 4 Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next]. • The [Select Program Folder] screen appears. 5 6 7 Confirm the destination location and then click [Next]. Click [OK]. Click [DeskTopBinder Lite].
Installing Other Software on Your Computer Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to display the operation manual (PDF file). If the computer is running under Windows, Acrobat Reader can be installed. Acrobat Reader need not be installed if already installed on your computer. 1 Start your computer, and insert the included Caplio Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Uninstalling the Software Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 • For Windows Vista, Windows 2000/XP, administrator privileges are required to uninstall the software. • If any other program is active or unsaved data remains, save the data and terminate the program before uninstalling.
Irodio Photo & Video Studio 1 2 4 5 Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP). Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon (or the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in Windows XP). Select [Irodio Photo & Video Studio] and then click [Change/Remove]. Confirm file deletion and click [OK]. • The uninstallation process begins. When it is finished, close the displayed window. 6 Restart your computer. Downloading Images to Your Computer 3 Click [Start] on the Windows task bar.
Downloading Images to Your Computer Downloading Images to Your Computer After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to the computer. Depending on the software you are using, change the [USB CONNECTION] setting on the SETUP menu of the camera. (GP.157) 1 2 3 Make sure the camera power is off. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera.
Downloading Images Without Using the Caplio Software You can download images from the camera to a computer without having to use software. 2 3 4 Change [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the SETUP menu. (GP.157) Make sure that the camera power is off. Connect the accessory USB cable to a USB port of your computer. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera. • Your camera turns on.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When an SD memory card is loaded, its files are displayed. Otherwise, files in the internal memory are displayed. Downloading images from an SD memory card ---------------------------------Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 It is possible to download images from an SD memory card to the computer via a PC card slot or card reader.
Using the Original Driver to Download Images The Original Driver is used to download images when [USB CONNECTION] on the camera is set to [ORIGINAL]. (When using Windows 98SE or Auto Document Link) The first time you connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen appears. (Does not appear on Macintosh, Windows 98SE/2000.) Here is an example of the Windows XP screen. 1 2 Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)].
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Screens to confirm security and user accounts appear for Windows Vista. However, screens are mostly the same as the ones of Windows XP. • By default, the WIA driver is installed in the following location: Specify the folder if the CD-ROM is not available.
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer 1 2 3 4 5 Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon at the right end of the task bar. Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. Check that [USB Mass Storage Device] is selected and click [OK]. Click [Close]. Disconnect the USB cable.
For Macintosh Refer to P.164 for Windows. Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 This camera supports the following Macintosh operating systems. • Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2 • Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4.8 This function is not available on this camera if you are using Mac OS 8.6. Downloading Images to Your Computer 1 2 3 4 Set [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the SETUP menu. Make sure that the camera power is off. Connect the accessory USB cable to a USB port of your computer.
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer 1 • If a screen appears prompting you to enter the administrator’s password, enter the password. Disconnect the USB cable. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You can also click [Eject] on the [Special] menu in Mac OS 9 or the [File] menu in Mac OS X to cancel the connection. • If the USB cable is disconnected without disabling the connection, the Unsafe Removal of Device screen may be displayed.
7 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action. Error Message INSERT CARD USE THE SETUP MENU TO SET THE DATE. FILE NUMBER OVER LIMIT UNMATCHED FILE Appendices 7 INSUFFICIENT MEMORY. CONTINUE? PROTECTED CARD IS WRITE-PROTECTED. PRINT SETTINGS CANNOT BE SET FOR THIS FILE. INSUFFICIENT MEMORY FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY INITIALIZE THE CARD. CARD ERROR WRITING TO DATA NO FILE CANNOT RECORD REMOVE LENS CAP.
Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem The camera does not turn on. The camera turns off during use. The battery has been fully charged, but: • The battery mark is displayed, indicating a low battery level. • The camera turns off. Cannot charge the battery. Battery runs out quickly. A (manganese dry cell or other) unacceptable battery is used. The AC adapter is not connected correctly. The camera is automatically turned off by auto power off. The battery is loaded in wrong direction.
Shooting Problem The camera does not shoot even if you press the shutter release button. Appendices 7 188 Cause Battery is exhausted. Solution Charge the rechargeable battery or use the AC adapter. Replace the alkaline batteries with new batteries. The camera is not on or it is not in Press the POWER button to turn the shooting mode. the camera on or press the 6 (Playback) button to select the shooting mode. The camera is in playback mode. Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the shooting mode.
Problem The picture is blurred. The flash does not fire or the flash cannot charge. The image is too bright. The image is too dark. Refer to P.36 P.106 P.44 P.104 P.106 P.44 P.44 P.44 P.87 P.94 P.109 P.205 P.44 P.29 P.30 P.199 P.44 P.100 Appendices Even though the flash fired, the picture is dark. Cause Solution You moved the camera when Hold the camera with your elbows pressing the shutter release button. pressed against your body. Use a tripod. Use the camera shake correction function.
Problem Cause The image lacks natural The picture was shot in conditions color. that made it difficult for auto white balance to adjust the white balance. The date or recording The screen display function is set information does not to no display. appear on the screen. The brightness of the You are using AF in a dark place or LCD monitor changes when the auto focus range and during AF. surrounding brightness are different. There is a vertical smear This is a phenomenon that occurs on the image.
Playback/Deleting Problem Cannot play back, or the playback screen does not appear. Cause The camera is not in playback mode. The VIDEO/AV cable is not connected properly. The VIDEO OUT MODE setting is incorrect. The contents of the SD No SD memory card is loaded, or memory card cannot be an SD memory card with no stored played back, or the images is loaded. playback screen does You played back an SD memory not appear. card that was not formatted with this device.
Other Problems Problem Cannot load the SD memory card. The camera does not operate even when the buttons are pressed. Cause The card is facing the wrong way. Solution Load correctly. Refer to P.30 Battery is running low. Charge the rechargeable battery or use the AC adapter. Replace the alkaline batteries with new batteries. Press the POWER button to turn the camera off, and then press the POWER button to turn the camera on again. Remove the battery and load it again.
Software and Computer Troubleshooting For details about the software, refer to the “Software User Guide” (PDF file). Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 When software for your Ricoh digital camera is used on a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed, the following warning message may appear at software activation or USB connection.
3 4 5 Click the [Exceptions] tab. Check that the software is in [Programs and Services]. Click the [Add Program] button to add software that uses the network. If you clicked the [Ask Me Later] button: Each time the program is activated, the [Windows Security Alert] dialog box appears. Then you can select [Unblock].
Specifications General Video Signal Format Power Source Voltage NTSC, PAL Rechargeable Battery DB-60 (3.7 V) × 1 AAA Dry Alkaline Battery, Nickel-Hydrogen Battery, Oxyride Battery × 2 External (AC adapter): 3.8 V External Dimensions 111.6 mm (W) × 58.0 mm (H) × 25.
Distance Control AF Method Normal Shooting: External Passive/CCD method, Macro: CCD method AF Measurement Range Normal: approx. 0.3 m to A, Macro: approx. 0.01 m (W), 0.02 m (M), 0.04 m (T) to A Internal Flash Method Flashmatic and pre-flash method Shooting Distance Approx. 0.2 to 5.0 m (Wide-angle), Approx. 0.15 to 3.0 m (Telephoto) (ISO: AUTO) Operating Modes Flash Off/Auto/Red-eye reduction/Forced Flash/Flash synchro/Soft Flash Date Maintain Time Approx.
Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded in the internal memory and onto an SD memory card at various image size and picture quality settings.
Optional Accessories The Caplio GX100 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Appendices 7 Item Model Remarks AC Adapter AC-4c Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger LCD Viewfinder DB-60 BJ-6 VF-1 Wide Conversion Lens DW-6 Hood & Adapter HA-2 Cable Switch CA-1 Neck Strap Soft Case GS-1 SC-45 Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Rechargeable battery for use with this camera. Used to charge the rechargeable battery (DB-60).
Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) 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. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading the AC adapter coupler. 1 2 Slide the release lever toward OPEN to open the battery/card cover. 1 2 Insert the AC adapter coupler. • When the AC adapter coupler is loaded in place, it is locked with the hook shown in the figure.
Disconnecting the AC Adapter Make sure the camera is turned off before disconnecting the AC adapter. 1 2 3 4 Appendices 7 200 Unplug the power plug from the outlet. Slide the release lever toward OPEN to open the battery/card cover. Remove the AC adapter coupler from the camera. Close the battery/card cover and slide the release lever in the opposite direction of OPEN to lock it in place.
Using the External Flash The camera has a hot shoe, allowing you to attach an external flash (available in stores). When using an external flash, follow the steps below. 1 2 3 4 5 X contact Close the flash cover. (P.17) With the camera and external flash powered off, attach the external flash to the hot shoe. Turn on the camera, turn the mode dial to A or M, and set the aperture value. (P.71, P.72) Set the ISO sensitivity to a value other than [AUTO].
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You cannot use the internal flash when an external flash is attached as this can cause injury or damage. • Irrespective of flash setting, a flash ON signal is output to the X contact of the hot shoe. To stop an external flash, use a switch on the flash. • Exposure may not be appropriate even when the F-value and ISO sensitivity of the external flash are the same as those of the camera.
Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is Turned Off Turning the camera off may reset some function settings to their defaults. The table below indicates whether or not the function is reset to its default when the camera is turned off. Appendices O : setting is saved × : setting is restored Type Function Default Settings Shooting options PIC QUALITY/SIZE O N3648(10M) FOCUS O MULTI AF AE METERING O MULTI CONT.
Appendices 7 204 Type Function Items to set from LCD BRIGHTNESS the setup menu REG. MY SETTINGS STEP ZOOM ISO AUTO-HIGH SET AUTO POWER OFF BEEP SOUND VOL. SETTINGS LCD CONFIRM. ADJ LEVER. SET.1 ADJ LEVER. SET.2 ADJ LEVER. SET.3 ADJ LEVER. SET.4 ADJ SHTR BTN SET FNCTN. BTN. SET. AF AUX. LIGHT RAW/JPEG SETTING DIGITAL ZOOM IMG SHTG STGS WARNG. ENLGE PHOTO ICON USB CONNECTION SEQUENTIAL NO.
About Scene Mode Depending on the scene mode, the operation of functions may differ from when in normal shooting mode. Refer to the table below.
206 SPORTS LANDSCAPE NIGHTSCAPE SKEW COR MODE TEXT MODE ZOOM MACRO HIGH SENS Appendices 7 Setting PORTRAIT Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene Mode Refer to PIC QUALITY/SIZE O O O O O - O O P.80 DENSITY - - - - - O - - P.65 SIZE - - - - - O - - P.80 FOCUS O O - O O - O O P.83 AE METERING - - - - O - O - P.86 CONT. MODE - - - - - - O - P.87 IMG SET - - - - O - O - P.91 AUTO BRACKET - - - - - - O - P.
Using Your Camera Abroad AC Adapter (Model AC-4c) This AC adapter can be used in regions with a current of 100-240V, 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. Warranty This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the country in which the camera was purchased.
Cautions on Use Cautions on Use Appendices 7 • This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the country in which the camera was purchased. • Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefore. • Be sure not to drop or apply any sudden force to the camera.
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.
Warranty and Servicing Appendices 7 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 Repair Center. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh Repair Center. 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.
Index A AC adapter .......................... 14, 199 Acrobat Reader ......................... 175 ADJ LEVER SET.1, 2 ................ 148 ADJ SHTR BTN SET................. 149 ADJ. lever................ 18, 20, 64, 112 ADJ. mode................................... 64 AE LOCK ..................................... 70 AE METERING............................ 86 AF AUX. LIGHT ......................... 151 AF auxiliary light .................... 17, 50 AF target shift .............................. 66 AF window .
Histogram .................................... 61 Hood & adapter ................... 14, 198 Hot shoe .............................. 17, 201 O I P IMAGE WITH SOUND................. 98 IMG SET...................................... 91 Internal memory .................... 27, 52 INTERVAL................................... 96 Irodio Photo & Video Studio ............................... 166, 168, 177 ISO AUTO-HIGH ....................... 143 ISO SETTING............................ 104 L LANDSCAPE............
STEP ZOOM ............................. 142 Still image mode.............. 22, 23, 46 T Telephoto/Wide-angle button ..................................... 18, 42, 54 Terminal cover............. 18, 126, 129 Text density ................................. 65 TEXT MODE ............................... 46 Three-frame view ........................ 53 Tripod screw hole ........................ 18 U Up-down dial ......................... 17, 20 USB cable ........................... 12, 128 USB CONNECTION .........
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 +49 6331 268 409 Italia (dall’Italia) (dall’estero) 02 696 33 451 +39 02 696 33 451 España (desde España) (desde fuera de España) http://www.service.ricohpmmc.
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