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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 Safety Precautions thoroughly before use.
Key Features Equipped with a wide zoom lens in 4.8x high magnification This product has a compact body only 25 mm thick, featuring a 28- to 135-mm* wide 4.8x lens that applies to most normal shooting. The lens supports the shooting of various indoor and outdoor scenes. * Equivalent to that on a 35mm camera Rapid shutter response to capture a moment (P.26) The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.1 seconds. Ricoh's patented hybrid auto focusing system technology even keeps action shots looking good.
Adjust (ADJ.) button for easy customizing to optimum setting (P.49) The ADJ. button reduces button operation steps. It allows you to quickly adjust the exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity with minimum steps. You can also assign a function as required. High-quality movie with sound of 30 frames/second (P.79) A high-quality movie of 320 x 240 pixels can be shot at 30 frames/second with sound. Scene mode for easy and beautiful shooting (P.
Provided with software having an image correction function for finishing images more beautifully The provided image editing software CaplioViewer has an automatic image correction function for correcting the brightness, hue, and contrast automatically. You can partially crop an image (trimming) or change its size. Choice of three power sources makes sure you wont miss any shooting opportunities (P.
Contents Chapter 1 Quick Guide Before Shooting ...........................................................................10 Packing List .................................................................................................................. 10 Names of parts ............................................................................................................. 12 About LCD Monitor Display ..........................................................................................
Shooting Setting Menu ................................................................................................. 50 Using the Shooting Setting Menu ................................................................................. 51 Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) ............................................................ 52 Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) ............................................. 53 Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING) .............................
Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) .................................................. 100 Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ............................................ 101 Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) ........................................ 102 Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) ................................................... 103 Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWER-SAVE) ............................................
Using Manuals The two manuals included are for your Caplio R1. Camera User Guide (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera.You will also see how to install the provided software on your computer. Software User Guide (PDF file) This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer, and display and edit them on your computer. *The Software User Guide is available from the following folder on the provided CD-ROM.
How to Use This Guide Chapter 1 explains the basic operations of this product. If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter. The following symbols are also used in this guide: Important Note Term Reference This indicates important notices and restrictions for using this camera. This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips about camera operations. This indicates terms that are useful for understanding the explanations.
Chapter 1 Quick Guide If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter. Before Shooting ..................................... 10 Getting Ready to Shoot ......................... 16 Basic Shooting ....................................... 25 Playing Back........................................... 35 Viewing on a Television......................... 38 Erasing ....................................................
Before Shooting Open the package and make sure all the items are included. Packing List • Caplio R1 • Handstrap Note • AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) • AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV unit. • USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Print supported printer. 10 Attaching the hand strap to the camera Thread the tips of the strap through the camera's strap eyelet and loop them as shown.
• Camera User Guide (This booklet) Optional Accessories • AC Adapter (AC-4b) Used for power supply from a home outlet to the camera. Connect this adapter for long time play or image transfer to a personal computer. Quick Guide • Warranty • Rechargeable Battery (DB-50) • Safety Precautions • Rechargeable Battery Set (BS-5) Includes the Rechargeable Battery (DB50) and Battery Charger. • Caplio Software CD-ROM The provided software and the Software User Guide are included on this CD-ROM.
Names of parts Camera Front View 1. Shutter Release Button (P.25) 2. AF Window 3. Viewfinder 4. Lens Cover 5. Microphone (P.81) 6. Flash (P.33) 7. Power Switch (P.21) 8. Lens (P.25) About the Mode Selector You can select one of three modes with the mode selector. 12 Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies. Still Image Mode Allows you to shoot still images. Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds.
Rear View Quick Guide 1. Auto Focus (P.27)/Flash Lamp (P.33) 2. Viewfinder 11. #/F(Flash) Button (P.33) 12.DISP. Button (P.24) 3. Playback Button (P.35) 13.D (Delete) (P.40)/T (Self-timer) Button (P.67) 14.M Button (P.51, P.83, P.94) 4. Mode Selector (P.12) 5. Z (Wide-angle) (P.31)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button (P.36) 6. z (Telephoto)(P.31)/8 (Enlarged View) Button (P.37) 7. !/ MODE Button (P.34) 8. O Button 9. $ Button 10."/N (Macro) Button (P.32) 15.ADJ. Button (P.49) 16.LCD Monitor 17.
About LCD Monitor Display Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures 1 2 3 9 11 4 5 6 7 18 10 12 13 8 25 26 25 19 14 16 15 20 21 17 22 23 24 Still Image Mode Movie Mode 1. Flash (P.33) 14. Sharpness (P.64) 2. Macro Shooting (P.32) 15. Auto Bracket (P.66) 3. Self-timer (P.67) 16. Date/Time (P.72) 4. Mode Types 17. Zoom Bar (P.31) 5. Recording Destination (P.19) 18. Interval (P.69) 6. Remaining Number of Still Images (P.144) 19. Time Exposure (P.68) 7. Picture Quality (P.59) 20.
The Screen During Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 8, 9 10 7 Quick Guide 11 12 14 Still Image Mode 1. Protect (P.85) Movie Mode 8. Picture Quality (P.59) 2. DPOF (P.88) 9. Image Size (P.59) 3. Mode Types 10. File No. 4. Playback Data Source (P.35) 11. Battery (P.16) 5. Number of Playback Files 12. Date at Shooting (P.72, P.106) 6. Total Number of Files 13. Recording Time or Lapsed Time 7. Setting at Shooting (Recording) 14.
Getting Ready to Shoot Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note If you have already used this camera, follow the steps below to make sure it is turned off before removing or loading batteries. 1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off. 2. Make sure the lens cover is closed. For how to turn the camera off, see P.21. About the Batteries The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose which kind to use according to your needs.
Quick Guide • Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) This is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again. Use a charger (available in stores) for charging. The battery may be inert and consequently it may not supply power immediately after it is purchased or left unused for more than a month. In such a case, recharge the battery two or three times before use. The battery self-discharges with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge it before use.
Caution • Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used. • You may not use CR-V3. • Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. • The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6) depends on the brand and the storage time from the date of production. In addition, the life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low temperatures. • The Nickel-Hydrogen Battery is not factory-charged. Charge it before use.
About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) You can store still images you have taken either in the camera's internal memory or on an SD Memory Card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is 12 MB. When you want to record a lot of images, or images at high resolutions, use a highcapacity SD Memory Card.
Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries and memory card. 1. Open the battery/card cover. 2. Make sure the card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks. You may load the batteries first. 3. Insert the two batteries, making sure they are facing the correct way. 4. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.
Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: 1. Slide the power switch to open the lens cover. Quick Guide After the start sound, the auto-focus/flash lamp blink for several seconds. Using the Camera in Playback Mode If the Playback button is pressed with the lens cover closed, the power is turn on in Playback Mode and the camera can be used in this mode. To turn the power off: 1. Slide the power switch to close the lens cover.
Setting the language 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 screen for these settings. Note To display the SETUP screen, turn the mode dial to SETUP. 1.
Setting the date and time When the power is turned on for the first time and the language setting is completed, the date/time setting screen appears. 1. Quick Guide Press the !"#$ !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time. Change the value with !" and move the frame with #$. 2. In [FORMAT], choose the Date and Time format. Select the format with !". 3. Check the display on the bottom of the screen and then press the O button. The date is set.
Changing the Display If you press DISP., you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc. Every time you press the DISP. button, the view cycles in the order of Histogram On, Grid Guide, No Display, LCD Monitor Off, and Normal Symbol Display.
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Let's shoot! How to Hold the Camera Quick Guide If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, the still image might not come out clearly (due to camera shake). The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake should be avoided under the current shooting condition. Hold the camera as illustrated below for best results. 1. Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body. 2. Put your finger on the shutter button.
5 Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) The shutter release button works in two steps. There are two methods of using the shutter button; pressing the shutter button all the way down at once (full-press) and pressing it halfway (half-press). Full-press the shutter release button for quick focusing not to miss a shooting opportunity. 1. To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the lens cover. For how to turn the power on, see P.21. 2. 3. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. 4.
5 Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press) 1. Quick Guide When you press the shutter release button halfway (half-press), the autofocus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Subsequently press it all the way down (full-press) to shoot. This is useful when the subject is not in the middle (see P.29). To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the lens cover. For how to turn the power on, see P.21. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. 3.
Auto Focus/Flash Lamp Color of crosshairs Auto Focus/Flash Lamp Before focusing White Off Focused Green On (green) Focusing failure Blink (red) Blink (green) Crosshair 5. Gently press the shutter button all the way. The still image you have taken freezes for a moment on the LCD Monitor and is recorded. Note • Press gently to prevent camera shake when you press the shutter release button. • The mark indicates that blurring may occur. Hold the camera still and focus the camera again.
5 When the Subject is not Centered (Shooting with Focus-lock) Shooting range Quick Guide When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing. (Focus-lock) Example: Taking a photograph of the castle in the background with the camera focused on a person in front. Subject to be focused on Final still image 1. To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the lens cover. For how to turn the power on, see P.21. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. 3.
4. With the shutter half-pressed, move the camera and compose your shot. 5. Gently press the shutter button all the way. Note At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus without moving the camera. This function is useful when a tripod is used. Reference • For details about macro shooting, see P.32. • For details about the AF target shift function, see P.63.
z Using the Zoom Function 1. With the camera ready to shoot, press the Z button or the z button. Z Quick Guide If you use the Z (Wide angle)/ z (Telephoto) button, you can alter the size of the subject in your photo without having to change your distance from it. By pressing the Z button, the field in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder becomes wider. By pressing the z button, the subject you see in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder becomes larger.
N Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode) Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). It is good for shooting small subjects because you can get up to one centimeter (1/2 inch) away. 1. With the camera ready to shoot, press the N button. N is displayed momentarily in a large size at the center of the LCD monitor and then at the upper part. 2. 3. Compose your picture and halfpress the shutter release button. N Press the shutter release button all the way.
F Using the Flash Press the F (Flash) button to switch between flash modes. By default, your camera is set to Flash Off. From the front edge of the lens, flashlight reaches about 0.2 to 2.7 m (W) or about 0.13 to 2.1 m (T) when ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO. 1. 2. Flash Off The flash will not fire. Auto When your subject is poorly lit or backlit, the flash fires automatically. Red-eye reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon, in which people's eyes appear red when shooting images of people.
Shooting with Scenery-Matching If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of still image modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for that kind of scene. 1. 2. PORTRAIT Use when taking portrait pictures. SPORT Use when taking pictures of moving objects. LANDSCAPE Use when you are taking scenery pictures with abundant greens or blue sky. NIGHTSCAPE Use when shooting night scenes. You can also shoot with persons in the frame.
Playing Back Viewing Your Images In the Playback Mode you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on them. Quick Guide 1. Press the Playback button. 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 #$ button. To switch the camera from playback mode to still image mode (or movie or voice memo mode), press the Playback button again.
9 Thumbnail Display You can view your images in sets of six. You can then select an image to erase or magnify. 1. Press the Playback button. The last image you took is displayed. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections with six images displayed. To display just one photo 1. Use the !"#$ !"#$ buttons to select an image. 2. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button. Reference For how to erase the selected image, see P.41.
8 Magnifying Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD Monitor. An image can be enlarged up to 8 times when its size is 2304x1728, up to 6.7 times when its size is 1600x1200 or 1280x960, and up to 3.4 times when its size is 640x480. Quick Guide 1. Press the Playback button. The last image you took is displayed. 2. Press the #$ buttons to display the still image you want to enlarge. 3. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button. The still image is enlarged.
Viewing on a Television You can view still images 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 still images on a television, follow the steps below. 1. Securely connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on the television.
5. To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the lens cover or press the Playback button. Connecting the AV cable to the camera turns off the LCD monitor display and the speaker output. Quick Guide Note • If you connect the AV cable to your video recorder's In terminal, you can record what you have shot onto video. • Your camera is set to NTSC playback format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment, etc.
Erasing D Erasing Unwanted Images You can erase unwanted images from the internal memory or SD Memory Card. You can erase them in the following three ways: • One file at a time • Deleting all frames at once • Select multiple frames and erase together 1. 2. Press the Playback button. To erase images one at a time, press the #$ buttons to display the image you want to erase. 3. Press the D (Delete) button. 4. !"Press the !" buttons to !" select [DELETE ONE] or [DELETE ALL].
D Erasing Multiple Frames at One Time 1. 2. Press the Playback button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. 3. Quick Guide The screen is divided into a display of six thumbnails. Press the !"#$ !"#$ buttons to select the image you want to erase and press the D (Delete) button. The trash symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of the image. 4. Repeat Step 3. to select all the still images you wish to erase.
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Chapter 2 A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Direct Printing ........................................ 44 A Variety of Shooting Techniques........ 49 Shooting with Multi-Shot....................... 75 Shooting/Playing Back Movies ............. 79 Recording/Playing Back Sound............ 81 Other Functions Available in Playback Mode........................................................
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) with this function. For still images with sounds (.JPG and .WAV), only the still images (.JPG) are printed. • Some printer does not support images taken in Text mode (TIFF).
Printing Still Images You can send still images from the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer to print them. 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. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Note If a printer error message appears during transmission, check the condition of the printer, and take the appropriate action. Printing One or All Still Images 1.
7. Press the !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ button to display the detailed options screen. If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button. Also, items that are not available on the printer do not appear. The following items are available: Item Name Function PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size. PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type. LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a sheet of paper.
Printing Several Still Images 1. Check that the printer is ready for printing. The "Connecting" screen appears. 2. Press the ADJ. button. 3. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback The "Connecting" screen appears. When the connection between the printer and the camera is established, the Direct Print playback mode screen appears. For some printers, the "Connecting" screen automatically appears before you press the ADJ. button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button.
11.Press the !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ button to display the detailed options screen. If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button. Also, items that are not available on the printer do not appear. For settings available, see P.46. 12.Press the !" buttons to select the detailed item, and then press the O button. The display returns to the Direct Print menu. 13.
A Variety of Shooting Techniques Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button The ADJ button allows exposure correction, white balancing, and ISO sensitivity setting by fewer operations. You can also register a function other than these adjustment functions to the ADJ button. If a frequently used function is registered, they can be set easily by fewer button operations. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Use the SETUP menu to register a function to the ADJ button (P.99). Adjustments Using the ADJ.
Shooting Setting Menu The Shooting Setting menu enables you to shoot pictures by setting the items listed in the table below. *Among the choices listed in the table below, default values at purchase are enclosed in [ ]. Setting Option PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2304, N2304, F1600, N1600, F1280,[N1280], N640 Refer to P.59 FOCUS [AF], MF, SNAP, ∞ P.61 PHOTOMETRY [MULTI], CENTRE, SPOT P.65 SHARPNESS SHARP, [NORMAL], SOFT P.64 CONT. MODE [OFF], CONT, SCONT, MCONT P.
Using the Shooting Setting Menu 1. With the camera ready to shoot, press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 2. Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. The setting items are provided on three screens. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback When the " button is pressed at the bottom item, the next screen appears. To select a screen by screen number: 1. Press the # button to select a screen number on the left of the screen. 2.
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can change the exposure setting. Exposure can be specified in the range from -2.0 to +2.0.
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) Adjust the white balance so that a white subject may be reproduced as white. At purchase, the White Balance is set to "AUTO"; normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of a single color or under several light sources, you can change the setting. Types of Modes You Can Select Mode Description Auto Make adjustments automatically.
Setting the White Balance Manually (One Push) 1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the ADJ. Button twice. The White Balance menu appears. 3. Press the !" buttons to select (One Push). 4. Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture. 5. Press the $ button. White Balance is set. 6. Press the O button. White Balance settings are completed and the symbol appears in the upper left of the screen.
Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING) The ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive to light the film is. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or moving fast and suppresses blurring. However, the images become rough.
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) You can change the shading of text for shooting in Text Mode of Scene Mode. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT. To change the setting, use either the Shooting Setting menu or the ADJ. button. This section explains easy ways with the ADJ. button. When using the Shooting Setting menu, see "Using the Shooting Setting Menu" ( P.51). 1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the ! button. The still image mode selection screen appears. 3. 4.
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. This is useful if the appropriate white balance cannot be judged. 1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M button. Press the " button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press the O or $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select [WB-BKT]. 5. Press the O or # button.
Note • This function is not available for Multi-Shot shooting (P.75) and Auto Bracket shooting (P.66). • The flash cannot be used. • Time Exposure (P.68) is set to OFF. Reference For how to change the White Balance, see P.53.
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The size of a stored still image and movie file depends on picture quality and size settings. In Picture Quality Mode, there are two types, N (Normal) and F (Fine). Types of Modes You Can Select Symbol Description Normal Mode The compression ratio is high, resulting in a small file. Normally, shooting is done in this mode. Fine Mode The compression ratio is low, resulting in a large file, but the picture quality is better than in Normal Mode.
1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the" "button to select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and press the O or $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select a picture quality/size. 5. Press the O or $ button. Picture Quality/Image Size settings are completed. Still Image Mode 6. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the M button. The Shooting Setting menu closes and the setting value appears on the upper right of the screen.
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus). Manual focusing allows shooting at a fixed distance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set to either Snapshot or Infinity (∞). Note 1. 2. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback • Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode. • Manual focusing can focus the camera also on an object that requires macro shooting. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M button.
7. Press the zZ buttons to focus the camera. If you press the z button, the focus moves further away. If you press the Z button, the focus moves closer. Manual Focus is used for shooting until you change the settings. Note • By pressing the O button, you can operate the zoom bar with the zZ buttons. • At interval shooting, the O button cannot be used to operate zooming or switch to manual focusing. Shooting at a Fixed Distance The shooting distance can be set to short distance or infinity.
Using the AF Target Shift Function At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (P.29) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with locked focus. The AF target shift function allows you to shift the cross at the center of the LCD monitor to the subject with the !"#$ buttons for focusing. 1.
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. 1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the O or $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the O or # button. Sharpness settings are complete. 6. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the M button.
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTER, and SPOT. Types of Modes You Can Select Mode Description MULTI The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to photometry for overall decision. CENTER The light metering is determined by a measurement of the whole, with the central part emphasized.
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots, with the specified exposure value as standard, at three exposure levels, at -0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV. Note This function is not available when shooting with sound. 1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press the O or $ button. 4.
TUsing 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. 1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the T (Self-timer) button. 3. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback The Self Timer mark appears momentarily in a large size at the center of the LCD monitor and then is displayed at the upper left. The "10" to the right of the symbol indicates the number of seconds.
Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) You can select an exposure time of 1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds. By using long time exposure, you can capture the track of moving subjects such as fireworks and car lights, when you shoot a night scene. 1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [TIME EXPOSURE] and press the O or $ button. 4. !"Press the !"buttons to !" !" select the exposure time. 5. Press the O or # button.
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 30 seconds to 3 hours, in increments of 30 seconds. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 1. 2. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [INTERVAL] and press the O or $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to specify the length of time. 5.
9. To stop shooting, press the O button. Interval Shooting settings are cleared when the power is turned off. Note • In step 5, press and hold either the ! or " button to quickly raise or lower the setting value. • If you use batteries for power, you may exhaust the batteries. Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended. • Even during Interval Shooting, if you press the shutter button, the camera will shoot as usual. However, Interval Shooting Mode is unaffected.
Limiting the Shutter Release Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT) By setting this function to [ON], the maximum shutter release speed can be limited to the following: In Wide-Angle (Wide): 1/8 second In Telephoto (T): 1/30 second When the function is set to [OFF], the maximum shutter release speed is 1 second. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3.
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 Selector to 5. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [DATE IMPRINT] and then press the O or $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the O or # button. The Date Imprint settings are completed. 6.
2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) You can shoot a still image with a voice memo. Voice recording can continue for up to eight seconds. 1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [IMAGE WITH SOUND] and then press the O or $ button. 4. 5. 6. Press the !" buttons to select [ON]. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 3. Press the O or # button.
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. 2. 3. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. 4. Make sure that [YES] is selected, and then press the O button. Press the M button. Press the !" buttons to select [RESTORE DEFAULTS] and press the O or $ button. The display indicates the camera is restoring the initial settings; once it is finished, the display returns to the Mode screen.
Shooting with Multi-Shot If you switch to Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images. Multi-shot can be classified into the following types: A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback CONT (Multi-Shot) As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. The still images are recorded one file each, just as in normal shooting. S (Stream) Multi-Shot With just one full-press of the shutter, you can take 16 consecutive shots at intervals of 1/7 second (in about 2.2 seconds).
Note • When shooting with S Multi- or M Multi-Shot, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to AUTO even if it is set to 64,100. • The maximum number of images that can be shot in the Multi-Shot mode depends on the image size setting as follows: 1. 2. F2304 N2304 F1600 N1600 F1280 N1280 N640 4 4 4 4 13 13 13 Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [CONT] and press the O or $ button. 4.
CONT 7. Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button. As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. 8. Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop memorizing. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback To playback consecutive images shot in Multi-Shot mode, turn the camera to playback mode (see P.35) and select the still image with the #$ buttons for playback. SCONT (S Multi-Shot) 7. Compose your picture, then press the shutter button.
Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode While still images (16 frames in a file) taken by SCONT or MCONT are displayed, one of the 16 frames can be displayed in an enlarged view. While viewing an enlarged frame image, you can switch between frames. To view a shot from S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed. 2.
Shooting/Playing Back Movies 3 Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with sound. You can select the image size, either 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 pixels. Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file. Turn the Mode Selector to 3 (Movie Mode). A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 1. 2. Press the shutter release button. The camera starts recording. Recording continues until you press the shutter button again. 3. Pressing the shutter button again stops recording.
Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image. 2. Move to the movie you want to view using the #$ buttons. Press the $ button to display the next file. Press the # button to display the previous file. 3. Press the O button. Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Recording/Playing Back Sound 2 Recording Sound (Voice Memo) You can record sound. Recorded data is stored as a WAV file. Turn the Mode Selector to 2 (Voice Memo Mode). 2. Press the shutter release button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 1. Sound recording starts. 3. Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop recording. Note The voice recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card. The table below shows the available recording time.
Playing Back Sound To playback sounds, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed. 2. Press the #$ buttons to select a sound file for playback (speaker icon). Press the $ button to display the next file. Press the # button to display the previous file. 3. Press the O button. Playback begins. 82 Fast Forward Press the z button during playback. Rewind Press the Z button during playback. Pause/Playback Press the O button.
Other Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Setting Menu The Playback menu provides the functions shown in the table below: Setting Option SLIDE SHOW Refer to P.84 Select/Deselect 1 FILE, Select/Deselect ALL FILES, Select Multi-files P.85 DPOF Select/Deselect 1 FILE, Select/Deselect ALL FILES, Select Multi-files P.88 RESIZE 1280, 640 COPY TO CARD A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback PROTECT P.91 P.92 Note The SETUP menu can be accessed from within the Playback Setting menu.
Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can show the recorded still images, movies, and sound files sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed. 2. Press the M button. The Playback menu appears. 3. Make sure that [SLIDE SHOW] is selected, and then press the O or $ button. The slide show starts and files are played back in order.
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) You can protect files from being accidentally deleted. Caution Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted completely if you format the memory where the files are stored. Protecting Files Press the Playback button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 1. The last shot taken is displayed. 2. Press the #$ buttons to display the file you want to protect. 3. Press the M button. The Playback Setting menu appears. 4.
Protection is applied and the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. 1. 2. Press the Playback button. Press the M button. The Playback menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and press the O or $ button. 4. Press the !" button to select [ALL FILES]. 5. Make sure that [SELECT] is selected, and then press the O button.
Protecting Multiple Files at Once To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below. 1. 2. Press the Playback button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections and thumbnail images are displayed in a reduced size. Press the !"#$ !"#$ buttons to select the first file of the selection. 4. Press the M button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 3. The Playback menu appears. 5. Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and press the O or $ button. 6.
Using a Printing Service (DPOF: Dee-Pof) The still images recorded on an SD Memory Card can be printed out if you take them to a shop that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, it is necessary to make settings required for printing. These settings are called DPOF (Dee-Pof) settings. The DPOF setting specifies one print per still image. However, if multiple images are selected for batch setting, you can specify the number of copies to print.
Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. 1. 2. Press the Playback button. Press the M button. The Playback menu appears. Press the " button to select [DPOF] and press the O or $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select [ALL FILES]. 5. Make sure that [SELECT] is selected, and then press the O button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 3.
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF setting for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. 1. 2. Press the Playback button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections with the still images displayed at a reduced size. 3. Press the !"#$ !"#$ buttons to select the first still image for which you wish to make the DPOF setting. 4. Press the M button. The Playback menu appears. 5.
Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to additionally create a file of a different image size. Caution You can resize only still images and still images with voice memos. Movies cannot be resized. Note Original Resized F2304/N2304/F1600/N1600 N1280 F1280/N1280 A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback The following types of resizing are possible: N640 N640 To change the image size, follow the steps below. 1. 2. Press the Playback button.
Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in internal memory onto an SD Memory Card at once. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Camera Off Inser an SD Memory Card. Turn the camera on. Press the Playback button. Press the M button. The Playback Setting menu appears. 6. Press the " button to select [COPY TO CARD] and press the O or $ button.
Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings ...................
Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu You can change camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the Shooting Setting menu (see P.50) or Playback Setting menu (see P.83). The SETUP menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below. Setting Option Refer to FORMAT [CARD] P.96 FORMAT [INT. MEM.] P.97 LCD BRIGHTNESS P.98 ADJ. BUTT. SET. [OFF], PIC QUALITY ( PHOTOMETRY ( ), AF/ MF, SHARP, BEEP SOUND [ON], OFF, Shutter release sound P.100 LCD CONFIRM. OFF, [1], 2, 3 Seconds P.
Using the SETUP Menu To display and use the Setup menu, follow the steps below. Note For some functions, the choice selection method may not be as explained here. For detailed operation, see the explanation of each function. 1. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu (or the Playback menu) appears. 2. Press the $ button. The setup menu appears. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. Changing Camera Settings 3. The setting items are provided on three screens.
Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (FORMAT [CARD]) If the error message "This card cannot be used" is displayed, or if you have formatted a card with a computer or some other device, it will be necessary to format the SD Memory Card prior to use. Formatting is the process of preparing a card so image data can be written on it. Caution If you format a card that still has images stored on it, the images will be lost. Reference For how to format internal memory, see P.97.
Formatting Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) If an error message "Format the internal memory" is displayed, it will be necessary to format the internal memory prior to use. Caution Formatting the internal memory erases all of the images recorded in the memory. If you have images that you do not want to erase stored on the internal memory, please contact the Ricoh Service offices prior to formatting it. To format internal memory, follow the steps below. Changing Camera Settings 1.
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 detailed operation, see P.95. 2. Press the " button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] and press the O or $ button. The LCD Brightness Adjustment bar appears. 3. Press the !" buttons to adjust the brightness. Moving it to the side makes it darker. Moving it to the side makes it brighter.
Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.) Each time the ADJ. button is pressed, the camera displays the setting screen in the order of exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. By using the [ADJ BTN.SET.] option, you can set a function to be activated when the ADJ. button is pressed the fourth time. Possible Settings (Refer to) OFF (Set at purchase) QUALITY (PIC/QUALITY) P.59 AF/MF (FOCUS) P.61 P.64 PHOTOMETRY P.
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 : Sound when the camera power is turned on. Shutter release sound : Sound when the shutter button is pressed. Focus sound : When the focus is set, the camera generates the focus sound. Beep Sound : If an impossible operation is attempted, the camera generates the beep sound.
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) Immediately after pressing the shutter button, the still image taken is displayed for a moment so you can check it. At purchase, Confirmation Time is set to one second, but this can be changed. Possible Settings OFF (Photo not displayed for confirmation) 1 Second (Default) 2 Seconds 3 Seconds Changing Camera Settings To change Confirmation Time, follow the steps below. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.95. 2.
Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) If you do not operate the camera for the set period of time, it will shut off automatically (Auto Power-off) to conserve battery power. At the time of purchase, Auto Power-Off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting. Possible Settings OFF (The Auto Power-Off function does not work) 1 Minute (Default) 5 Minutes 30 Minutes To change the Auto Power-Off setting, follow the steps below. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.95.
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD Memory Card or in internal memory, with a consecutively numbered file name automatically assigned. When you are switching SD Memory Cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded SD Memory Card. Possible Settings File names will be automatically assigned to still images you take, in the format of "R" followed by 7 digits, from R0010001.jpg to R9999999.jpg.
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWER-SAVE) The display on the LCD Monitor will turn off. Press the M or ADJ. button to turn the LCD Monitor display on, and then press it again to turn the display off. After the end of setting, the display returns to off. You cannot turn the LCD Monitor Display on/ off by pressing the T (Self-timer) or N (Macro) button.
Note • When the Power-Save mode is set to ON, if the power is turned on or the mode dial is turned to another position, a warning appears for about two seconds to indicate PowerSave mode. • Pressing the F (Flash) button allows you to turn the LCD Monitor Display on, and then change the flash setting (see P.33). Press the shutter button or O button to turn the LCD Monitor Display off.
Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. The date/time setting on the SETUP menu is explained here. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.95. 2. Press the " button to select [DATE SETTINGS] and press the O or $ button. 3. Press !"#$ !"#$ to set the year, month, date and time. If you hold down the ! or " button, you can increase/decrease the value quickly. 4. In [FORMAT], choose the date and time format. 5.
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) You can change the language displayed on the LCD Monitor. Possible Settings 日本語 (Japanese) ENGLISH (English) (Default) DEUTSCH (German) FRANÇAIS (French) ITALIANO (Italian) ESPAÑOL (Spanish) Changing Camera Settings 簡体中文 (Simplified Chinese) 繁体中文 (Traditional Chinese) 한국어 (Korean) To change the display language, follow the steps below. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.95. 2.
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. Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment, etc. If the equipment you want to connect to uses PAL format (used in Europe and elsewhere), then switch your camera to PAL format before connecting.
Changing the Setting of Step Zooming (STEP ZOOM) The focal length with optical zooming can be fixed to any of five levels (28, 35, 50, 85, and 135 mm as converted equivalent to 35 mm cameras) (Step Zoom). Possible Settings OFF (Set at purchase) ON To set whether to use step zooming (ON) or not (OFF), follow the steps below. Changing Camera Settings 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.95. 2. Press the " button to select [STEP ZOOM] and press the O or $ button. 3.
Displaying a Setting Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.) You can set the icon of a changed function blink or a warning message indicating a change will be displayed at power-on for about 5 seconds if the initial settings are changed for the following functions. • • • • • White Balance Focus ISO Setting Exposure Comp. Time Exposure If you operate a camera button, the icon is changed from blinking to steady. If you operate a camera button during warning message display, the message disappears.
Chapter 4 Installing Software Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) .............................................. 112 Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) ............................................
Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can download images from the camera. Reference For how to download images from the camera into your computer, see the Software User Guide available from the Caplio Software CD-ROM. For how to display the Software User Guide, see P.113. Caution Be sure to install the software before you connect the camera to your computer with the cable.
When [Install CaplioSoftware ] is clicked: (P.115) The following software will be installed: Software Windows XP Description 98 RICOH Gate La O O Downloads images. CaplioViewer O O Allows images to be displayed, edited, or corrected. DirectX (see P.122) is required to play back movies. USB Driver O O Connects the camera to your computer. WIA Driver O Downloads images. Mounter Connects the camera to your computer.
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual.
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Windows XP) Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer. • For Windows XP, Administrator privileges are required to install this software. 1. Start your computer and insert the Caplio CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2.
6. Confirm where you want to install and click [Next]. [InstallShield Wizard Complete] screen appears. 7. Click [Finish]. The message shown on the right appears. The next step is to connect the camera to your computer and set up the drivers. See P.119 and the following pages. Note After installation, it may be necessary to restart your computer. Reference For how to remove (uninstall) the software, see P.123.
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer. • For Windows 2000, Administrator privileges are required to install this software. 1. Start your computer and insert the Caplio CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
6. Confirm where you want to install and click [Next]. [InstallShield Wizard Complete] screen appears. 7. Click [Finish]. Note After installation, it may be necessary to restart your computer. Reference For how to remove (uninstall) the software, see P.123.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to it. 1. 2. Make sure the camera power is off. 3. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Your camera turns on. Installing Software For Windows XP The first time you connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen will appear. 1.
4. Browse to the folder where the WIA driver was installed (by default this should be C:\Program Files\CaplioSoftware\WIA driver) and then select [Next]. The WIA Driver is installed. The [Caplio R1/RZ1] screen appears. 5. Select [RICOH Gate La], check [Always use this program for this action] check box, and then click [OK]. To load images from the camera with assistance from the Windows XP Scanner and Camera Wizard, select [Scanner and Camera Wizard].
Installing Other Software For Windows, in addition to the Caplio Software, you can also install the following software from the CD-ROM provided. • Acrobat Reader • DirectX Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. Installing Acrobat Reader 1. Installing Software Acrobat Reader is required to display the operation manual (PDF file). If the computer is running under Windows, Acrobat Reader can be installed.
Installing DirectX DirectX is software to play back movies. This camera requires DirectX 7.1 or later to play movie files in Windows. If you have an earlier version installed, please install the updated version available on the accompanying CD-ROM. For Windows XP, installation of DirectX is not needed because the updated version is already installed. For Windows 2000, Administrator privileges are required to install the software. 122 1.
Uninstalling the Software For Windows 2000/XP, Administrator privileges are required to uninstall the software. 1. 2. 3. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. 4. 5. Select [Caplio Software] and then click [Change/Remove]. Select [Settings] and then [Control Panel]. Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon (or the [Add Or Remove Programs] icon in Windows XP). Confirm file deletion and click [OK]. The [Shared File Detected] dialog box appears. 6. Select the [Don't display this message again.
Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can download images from the camera. Reference For how to download images from the camera into your computer, see the Software User Guide available from the Caplio Software CD-ROM. For how to display the Software User Guide, see P.113. Caution Be sure to install the software before you connect the camera to your computer with the cable.
When [Install CaplioSoftware ] is clicked: The following software will be installed: Software Mac 9 Description X RICOH Gate La O USB Driver O O Connects the camera to your computer. Mounter O O Connects the camera to your computer. 9:Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.2.2 Downloads images. X: Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 When [View Software User Guide] is clicked: The Software User Guide (PDF file) on the Caplio Software CDROM can be displayed on your computer screen.
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating System Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 / Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Macintosh A USB port standard-equipped Apple Macintosh Series Internal Memory Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 96 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended) Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Application Allocated Memory (For Mac OS 8.
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio Software CDROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the OS 9 folder. The [Caplio Installer] icon appears. 3. Double-click [Caplio Installer]. The "Caplio Installer" window opens. Click [Install CaplioSoftware]. Click [OK]. Installing Software 4. 5. 6. Click [Install]. When installation finishes, a message appears to inform you that it is necessary to restart your Macintosh. 7. Click [Continue].
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3) 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Open the Mac OS X folder. The [Caplio Mounter.pkg] icon appears. 3. Double-click [Caplio Mounter.pkg]. The Installer starts. A screen appears prompting you to enter the administrator's password. 4. Click the key icon. An authentication window appears. 5. Enter the administrator's name and password, and then click [OK]. 6. Click [Continue].
7. Click the destination volume you want, and then click [Continue]. 8. Click [Install]. When installation finishes, a message appears to inform you that it is necessary to restart your Macintosh. 9. Click [Continue Installation]. The software is installed, and after a while an Installation Complete message appears. Installing Software 10.Click [Restart]. Your Macintosh restarts. Note To remove (uninstall) the software: 1. Start [Caplio Mounter] in [Applications] folder. 2.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...................................
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Camera Power Supply Symptom Cause The power does not come Batteries are not loaded. Or they are on. exhausted. Remedy Refer to Load the batteries correctly. Recharge or use the AC Adapter. P.20 P.139 P.140 The AC Adapter is not connected correctly. Reconnect it properly. P.140 Because the camera overheated the power was automatically turned off. Wait until the temperature of the camera P.21 returns to normal. Do not attempt to cool the camera suddenly.
Shooting Symptom Cause The camera does not Batteries are not loaded. Or they are shoot even if you press exhausted. the shutter release button. Remedy If using alkaline batteries, replace the batteries with a new set. If using rechargeable batteries, recharge or use the AC Adapter. Refer to P.16 P.139 P.140 The power is not on. Turn on the camera by sliding the power P.21 The camera is not in Still Image, switch to open the lens cover. Movie, or Sound (Voice Memo) Mode.
Symptom Cause Remedy A picture is blurred. You moved the camera when pressing the shutter release button. Hold the camera with your elbows tight on your body. Or use a tripod. When shooting in a dark place (ex. Use the flash. Or, raise the ISO indoor), the shutter speed slows down sensitivity. and pictures become easily blurred. The flash does not fire. Or The Shooting Mode is set to R (Multi- Switch the Shooting Mode to 5 (Still the flash cannot recharge. Shot) or 3 (Movie). Image).
Playback/Deleting Symptom Cause Remedy Cannot Playback. Or the The camera is not in Playback Mode. Press the Playback button. Playback screen does not The VIDEO/AV cable is not Reconnect it properly. come out. connected properly. The video format is set wrong. Cannot format a Memory Card. P.38 P.108 Load a card with stored images. P.20 You played back a Memory Card that was not formatted by this device. Load a card that was formatted and stored on by this device. P.20 P.
Other Problems Symptom Cause Remedy Refer to Cannot load the Memory Card. The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.20 Even when the camera's buttons are pressed, it does not operate. Batteries are running low. If using alkaline batteries, replace the batteries with a new set. If using rechargeable batteries, recharge or use the AC Adapter. P.16 P.139 P.140 Camera malfunction. Slide the power switch to close the lens P.21 cover once (power-off) and slide it again to open (power-on).
Appendices A. Specifications General Video Signal Format NTSC, PAL Power Source Voltage AA Dry Alkaline Batteries (1.5 V) x 2 Rechargeable Battery (3.7 V) x 1 External Part (AC Adapter); 3.8 V External Dimensions Weight 100.2mm (W) x 55.0mm (H) x 25.0mm (D) (excluding projecting parts Weight Approx.
• Shutter Still image: 8, 4, 2, 1 to 1/2000 seconds Movie: 1/30 to 1/2000 seconds • ISO Sensitivity AUTO, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800 Distance Control • AF Method Normal Shooting: External Passive / CCD method; Macro: CCD method • AF Measurement Range Normal: approx. 30 cm (11.7") - infinity. Macro: approx. 1 cm - infinity Internal Flash • Method Flashmatic • Shooting Distance Approx. 0.2 to 2.7 m (W), Approx. 0.13 to 2.
B. Optional Accessories The Caplio R1 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item Model Remarks AC Adapter AC-4b Used for power supply from a home outlet to the camera. PC Card Adapter FM-SD53 For when you want to load an SD Memory Card directly into your computer's PC Card Slot. Rechargeable Battery DB-50 Available for this camera. Rechargeable Battery Set BS-5 Includes the Rechargeable Battery (DB-50) and Battery Charger.
Removing the Rechargeable Battery. 1. 2. 3. Open the battery/card cover. Remove the rechargeable battery. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Caution • Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. • Store the removed battery in a dry cool place. • Use only the dedicated battery charger to recharge the battery.
Removing the AC Adapter Make sure the camera is turned off before removing the AC Adapter. 1. 2. 3. 4. Unplug the power plug from the outlet. Slide the battery/card cover toward the rear side to open it. Remove the battery. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Caution • Be sure to firmly attach cables and plug in cords. • When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC Adapter from the camera and the power outlet.
D. Menu Items By Mode Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) Setting Option Refer to Movie Size [320], 160 P.59 Focus [AF], MF, SNAP, ∞ White Balance [AUTO], (Daylight), (Fluorescent light), P.61 (Overcast), (Tungsten light), P.53 (One Push) Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode) Setting Option Refer to Pic Quality/Size F2304, N2304, F1600, N1600, F1280,[N1280], N640 P.59 Focus [AF], SNAP, ∞ (except in Landscape) P.61 Image With Sound ON, [OFF] P.
E. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off Power-off may reset some function settings to their defaults. The table below indicates whether or not the function will be reset to its defaults upon poweroff. Mode Function The current setting is kept:O, Restored:X Setup DATE SETTINGS O POWER SAVE O AUTO POWER OFF O BEEP SOUND O SEQUENTIAL NO. O LCD CONFIRM. O LCD BRIGHTNESS O LANGUAGE O VIDEO OUT MODE O ADJ. BUTT. SET. O STEP ZOOM O SHTG STGS WARNG. O Shooting CONT.
Mode Playback Function The current setting is kept:O, Restored:X MOVIE SIZE (Movie Mode) O SIZE (Text Mode) O VOLUME O F. 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 onto an SD memory card at various image size and picture quality settings.
G. Using Your Camera Abroad AC Adapter (Model AC-4b) Can be used in regions with a current of 120V, 50Hz/60Hz. If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped wall outlet/plug, please consult your travel agent on a plug adapter suitable for wall outlets in your country of destination. Warranty This product is for domestic use. The warranty is only valid domestically.
H. Cautions on Use • This product is for domestic use. The warranty is only valid domestically. • 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. • Firing the flash consecutively may heat the firing unit. Do not fire it consecutively more than necessary.
I. 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.
J. Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the LCD Monitor, take the corresponding action. Error Message Cause and Action Page INSERT CARD No card is loaded. Insert a card. P.20 SET THE DATE ON THE SETUP MENU The date is not set. Set the date. P.106 FILE NUMBER OVER The file number limit has been exceeded. Please use another card, or delete unwanted files. P.103 UNMATCHED FILE A file that cannot be played back was selected. - INSUFFICIENT MEMORY.
K. Warranty and Servicing 1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh service office. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh service office. 2.
Note • Before sending the camera in for repair, check the battery and read the instruction manual again to ensure proper operation. • Some repairs require a significant amount of time to be completed. • When sending the camera to a service center, please include a note which describes the defective part and the problem as precisely as possible. • Remove all accessories not related to the problem before sending the camera to the service center.
Index I A Image Size ............................................ 59 IMAGE WITH SOUND .......................... 73 INTERVAL ............................................ 69 ISO SETTING ....................................... 55 AC Adapter ....................................11, 140 Acrobat Reader ...................................113 ADJ BTN.SET. .......................................99 ADJ. Button ...........................................49 Auto Bracket ..........................................
Trouble ................................................132 Troubleshooting ...................................132 U Uninstalling ..........................................123 USB Cable .............................................10 USB Driver ...................................113, 125 V Voice Memo ...........................................81 W Warranty and Servicing .......................149 WAV file .................................................81 White Balance ..................................
Telephone Support Numbers in Europe UK (from within the UK) (from outside of the UK) Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) 06331 268 438 (außerhalb Deutschlands) +49 6331 268 438 France (à partir de la France) 0800 91 4897 (en dehors de la France) +49 6331 268 409 Italia (dall’Italia) (dall’estro) España (desde España) (desde fuera de España) Nederland (binnen Nederland) (vanuit het buitenland) http://www.service.ricohpmmc.
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