Camera User Guide 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. This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures.
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 the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your Caplio R5. “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. “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.
Key Features Equipped with a high magnification 7.1× wide angle zoom lens This camera has a compact body only 26 mm thick, featuring a 28-mm (Wideangle) to 200-mm (Telephoto)* 7.1× optical zoom lens that covers a wide range of shooting. This lens can be used to take pictures in various indoor and outdoor situations. *Equivalent to that on a 35mm camera Camera shake correction function reduces blurring (P.
AF target shift function for easy focus locking even on a tripod (P.58) The camera is equipped with an AF target shift function. During macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus with the press of a button, without moving the camera itself. Equipped with a powerful long-lasting rechargeable battery (P.20) This camera comes with a long-lasting, high-capacity rechargeable battery for longer periods of shooting on a trip or at work. ADJ.
Skew Correction Mode helps straighten skewed images (P.37) In Skew Correction Mode, a rectangular object shot at an angle can be straightened to look as if it were shot squarely. With the simple touch of a button, you can straighten skewed images of objects such as a message board, a display panel, or a name card.
Contents Using the 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 Names of Parts..........
Advanced Operations 55 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions 56 Using the ADJ. Button ................................................................. 56 Settings by Mode ....................................................................................56 Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) ..............................................57 Shifting the AF Target (Macro)......................................................
2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 89 3 Shooting Movies ................................................................................89 Setting the Frame Rate (FRAME RATE) ................................................90 Playing Back Movies...............................................................................92 3 Other Playback Functions 93 Playback Setting Menu................................................................ 93 Using the Menu.................................................
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ............ 123 Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) .................. 124 Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)......................... 126 Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/N) ............... 127 Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE)............................................................. 128 Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM) .................
7 Appendices 164 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 164 Error Messages.....................................................................................164 Camera Troubleshooting ......................................................................165 Software and Computer Troubleshooting .............................................170 Specifications ............................................................................
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Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List...................................... 12 Names of Parts................................. 14 How to Use the Mode Selector ........................................................... 16 LCD Monitor Display ....................... 17 Getting Ready .................................. 20 Basic Shooting................................. 29 Playing Back Images ....................... 43 Deleting Files ..................
Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. Caplio R5 Rechargeable Battery If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. Battery Charger AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV. USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Printcompatible printer.
Camera User Guide Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4c) (This booklet) Warranty Safety Precautions Rechargeable Battery (DB-60) Caplio Software CD-ROM The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. Battery Charger (BJ-6) Soft Case (SC-60) Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the latest information about accessories, visit the Ricoh website at http://www.ricohpmmc.com.
Names of Parts Camera If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 14 Front View 1 2 5 3 4 6 Item Name Refer to 1 POWER Button P.26 2 Shutter Release Button P.31 3 Flash P.42 4 AF Window - 5 Lens Cover - 6 7 Microphone Lens P.
Rear View 2 13 14 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 17 16 15 12 11 Item Name Refer to 1 LCD Monitor P.17 2 Zoom lever z (Telephoto)/Z (Wide-angle) 8 (Enlarged View)/9 (Thumbnail Display) P.34, 45 3 4 Mode Selector 6 (Playback) Button P.16 P.44 5 6 ADJ. Button D (Delete)/t (Self-timer) Button P.56 P.48, 42 7 DISP. Button P.51 8 !/MODE Button* P.37 9 $/Q (Quick Review) Button P.43 10 MENU/OK Button P.61, 93, 114 11 "/N (Macro) Button P.35 12 #/F (Flash) Button P.
How to Use the Mode Selector Set the mode selector to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 16 1 Switch the mode selector to the symbol of the function you want to use. SCN Mode Selector Symbols and Descriptions Symbol 3 Function Movie Mode Description Allows you to shoot movies with sound. SCN Scene Mode Allows you to shoot with settings optimized for the shooting scene.
LCD Monitor Display Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 28 10 29 30 21 11 12 22 23 24 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Movie Mode 25 26 27 Still Image Mode Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 Flash P.36 16 Color Depth P.73 2 Macro Shooting P.35 17 Exposure Compensation P.82 3 Self-timer P.42 18 ISO Setting P.85 4 Scene Modes P.37 19 Date Imprint P.81 5 Mode Types P.16, 37 20 Interval P.78 6 Recording Destination 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. The battery level begins to drop. Recharging is recommended. The battery level is low. Recharge the battery. Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are using the AC adapter, may appear.
Getting Ready Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 20 • If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before inserting or removing the battery. • For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.26. About the Battery Rechargeable Battery DB-60 (supplied) This is a lithium-ion battery.
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. 22 • For information on switching between the SD memory card and internal memory during playback, see P.44. • Movie recording time and the maximum number of still pictures varies depending on the capacity of the SD memory card. (GP.174) • 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. 1 • The battery label should face up. Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Be careful not to reverse the and sides. Plug the battery charger into an outlet. • Use the battery charger (BJ-6) to recharge the battery. • Charging starts, and the charger lamp indicates the progress, as shown below.
Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 24 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 Open the battery/card cover.
3 Insert the rechargeable battery. • When the rechargeable battery is loaded in place, it is locked with the hook shown in the figure. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Removing the Rechargeable Battery Open the battery/card cover. Release the hook that locks the rechargeable battery. The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera. Be careful not to drop the battery when removing it from the camera. Removing the SD Memory Card Open the battery/card cover.
Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: 1 Press the POWER button. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. • After the start sound, the LCD monitor turns on. 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 power off: 1 Press the POWER button.
Setting the Language 1 2 3 Turn the power on for the first time after purchase. • The language selection screen appears. • To skip language setting, press the MENU/OK button. • When the MENU/OK button is pressed, the language setting is cancelled and the video signal format-setting screen appears. Press the !"#$ buttons to select a language. Press the MENU/OK button. • The display language is set, and the date/time setting screen appears.
Setting the Date and Time When the power is turned on for the first time, the date/time setting screen appears. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 28 1 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 display and then press the MENU/OK button. • The date is set.
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Holding the Camera 1 2 Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body. Put your finger on the shutter release button. Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When you are shooting, be careful not to obstruct the lens or flash with your fingers, hair, or the strap. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Preventing Camera Shake --------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 30 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 using long time exposure (GP.
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). 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 switch the mode selector to 5. SCN Compose your shot by looking at the LCD monitor, make sure the subject is centered, and gently press the shutter release button fully.
Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press/ Focus Lock) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 32 When you press the shutter release button halfway (Half-press), the auto-focus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Next, press it all the way down (Full-press) to shoot. When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing.
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 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.
Using the Zoom Function Pressing the zoom lever toward Z (Wide-angle) allows you to take a wide-angle picture. Pressing the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) allows you to take a close-up picture of the subject. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Wide-angle Telephoto 1 2 3 With the camera ready to shoot, press the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) or Z (Wide-angle). • You can check the zoom status on the zoom bar of the LCD monitor.
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 1 cm (0.4 in.) away. 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 a 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. Press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode. At the time of purchase, the camera is set to [FLASH OFF]. From the front edge of the lens, the flash light reaches about 0.2 to 2.4 m (7.9 in. to 7.9 ft.) (Wide-angle) or about 0.14 to 1.8 m (5.5 in. to 5.9 ft.) (Telephoto) when the ISO setting is set to [AUTO]. Flash Modes 1 2 FLASH OFF The flash will not fire.
Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions 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. LANDSCAPE Use when shooting night scenes. You can also shoot with persons in the frame. In Nightscape Mode, the flash fires when all of the following NIGHTSCAPE conditions are satisfied: • The flash is set to [AUTO].
ZOOM MACRO If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 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.41. The optical zoom cannot be used in this mode. You can shoot close-ups within the following distances. When digital zoom is not used: About 1 cm (Shooting range: Approx. 23 mm × 17 mm) When 3.
3 4 Press the MENU/OK button. • The Scene Mode type is displayed at the top of the LCD monitor. Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject. Returning to Normal Shooting Mode 1 Switch the mode selector to 5. Using the Skew Correction Mode 1 2 3 4 5 Switch the mode selector to SCN. • 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.
6 Press the MENU/OK button. • The display indicates that the image is being corrected, and then the corrected image is recorded. The image before correction is also recorded. Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
Shooting in Zoom Macro Mode 1 2 6 7 • 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 [ZOOM MACRO]. Press the MENU/OK button. Press the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) or Z (Wide-angle). • The zoom level appears on the LCD monitor. Compose your picture and half-press the shutter release button. Full-press the shutter release button.
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. 42 1 2 3 Switch the mode selector 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.
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 on the Zoom Lever Enlarges the displayed still image. You can move the displayed still image by pressing the !"#$ buttons. 9 on the Zoom Lever MENU/OK Button Reduces the displayed still image enlarged by pressing the zoom lever toward 8.
Viewing Your Images In Playback Mode, you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on the images. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 44 1 Press the 6 (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 #$ buttons. • To switch the camera from Playback Mode to Shooting Mode, press the 6 (Playback) button again.
Three-frame View/List View (Thumbnail Display) The playback screen changes as follows: 1 Press the 6 (Playback) button. • The last image you took is displayed. 2 Press the zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail Display). 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 (list view).
3 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 46 Press the zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail Display) again during three-frame view. Selected still image • The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed. Switching to Single-Picture Display 1 2 1 2 In three-frame view Press the #$ buttons to select a still image. Press the zoom lever toward 8 (Enlarged View) or press the MENU/OK button. In list view Press the !"#$ buttons to select a still image.
Magnifying Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD monitor. Image Size Enlarged View (maximum magnification) 8 times 640 × 480 3.4 times 1 2 3 6.7 times 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 zoom lever toward 8 (Enlarged View). • The still image is enlarged. SCN ADJ DISP In Enlarged View 8 on the Zoom Lever 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. Deleting a File 1 2 3 4 5 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.
3 4 Press the !" buttons to select [DELETE ALL]. Press the MENU/OK button. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can also delete files by pressing the D (Delete) button during three-frame view (GP.45). Deleting Multiple Files at One Time 1 2 3 4 5 Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail Display) twice. • The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed.
6 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 50 Press the #$ buttons to select [YES] and then press the MENU/OK button. • The display indicates that the files are being deleted; once finished, it returns to the thumbnail display screen.
Changing the Display with the DISP. Button Normal Symbol Display Histogram Grid Guide Press the DISP. button to change the display. LCD Monitor Off (Synchro-Monitor Mode) No Display Grid Guide -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This displays auxiliary lines on the LCD monitor to help you compose your picture. These lines are not recorded with images.
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.118). If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 52 Histogram 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. • 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.
54 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.
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 ..... 56 Shooting/Playing Back Movies ..................................................... 89 Other Playback Functions ..................................................... 93 Direct Printing .......................... 107 Changing Camera Settings ..... 113 Downloading Images to Your Computer .................................. 138 Appendices......................
1 Various Shooting Functions Using the ADJ. Button 1 Various Shooting Functions You can use the ADJ. button to adjust the exposure compensation, white balance, and other settings with fewer operations. Two functions other than exposure compensation and white balance can also be assigned to the ADJ. button. By assigning a frequently used function to the ADJ. button, you can more easily set that function with fewer button operations. Exposure Compensation Setting ADJ BTN. SET.
Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) You can change the shading of text for shooting with [TEXT MODE] (GP.37) in Scene Mode. You can select from [DEEP], [NORMAL] and [LIGHT]. To change the setting, use the Shooting Setting menu or the ADJ. button. This section explains easy ways to change the shading setting with the ADJ. button. To use the Shooting Setting menu, see “Using the Menu” (GP.61) and “Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene Mode” (GP.180). Switch the mode selector to SCN. Press the MODE button.
Shifting the AF Target (Macro) 1 During macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (GP.32) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with focus lock. Use the !"#$ buttons to shift the cross-mark at the center of the screen to the subject you want the camera to focus on.
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 Selector is Set to 5/SCN • When mode selector is set to SCN, the settings that can be selected are restricted. (GP.180) FOCUS PHOTOMETRY SHARPNESS CONT. MODE COLOR DEPTH AUTO BRACKET TIME EXPOSURE INTERVAL IMAGE WITH SOUND DATE IMPRINT EXPOSURE COMP.
When Mode Selector is Set to 3 Setting MOVIE SIZE FRAME RATE FOCUS WHITE BALANCE 1 Various Shooting Functions 60 Options [Default Settings] 640, [320], 160 [30FPS], 15FPS [MULTI AF], SPOT AF, MF, SNAP, A [AUTO], (OUTDOORS), (CLOUDY), (INCANDESCENT LAMP), (INCANDESCENT LAMP2), (FLUORESCENT LAMP), (MANUAL SETTINGS) Refer to P.62 P.90 P.64 P.
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 menu items are provided on four screens. 2 Press the !" buttons to select the desired menu item. • Press the " button at the bottom item to display the next screen. 3 4 5 1 Various Shooting Functions • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the $ button. • The menu item settings are displayed.
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• For picture quality mode, select normal mode (N) or fine mode (F), depending on the desired compression ratio. 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.
Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS) If you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF). Choose from the following five focusing modes. 1 Focusing Modes Various Shooting Functions Symbol None Mode MULTI AF None SPOT AF MF (Manual Focus) SNAP A (Infinity) 1 2 Description Automatically measures the distances to a maximum of five AF areas from among 17 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area.
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. Switch the mode selector to 5. Press the MENU/OK button.
7 Press the $ button to display the focus bar. • Each time the $ button is pressed, the focus bar and zoom bar appear alternately. 1 Various Shooting Functions 66 8 Press the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) or Z (Wide-angle) to adjust the focus. • Pressing the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) adjusts the focus to farther objects. Pressing the zoom lever toward Z (Wide-angle) adjusts the focus to closer objects. 9 Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value. There are three light metering modes. Light Metering Modes 1 2 Mode MULTI Description The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and each is metered to determine the overall exposure value. CENTER The entire image is metered, with emphasis on the center, to determine the exposure value.
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the edge quality of your still images to either sharp or soft. 1 1 2 Switch the mode selector to 5. Press the MENU/OK button. Various Shooting Functions • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 5 Press the MENU/OK button, or # button and press the MENU/ OK button. • The symbol appears on the screen.
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 (3072 × 2304 pixels). 1 Various Shooting Functions CONT.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When shooting with S-CONT or M-CONT, the ISO setting is fixed at [AUTO] even if it is set to [ISO 64] or [ISO 100]. • The maximum number of images that can be shot in the Multi-shot mode depends on the image size setting, as shown in the table below. • The numbers of images that can be shot in the Multi-shot mode with the internal memory are as shown in the table below.
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 Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH) You can set the color depth of still images to [NORMAL], [VIVID], [NEUTRAL], or [B&W]. 1 2 Switch the mode selector to 5. Press the MENU/OK button. 3 Press the " button to select [COLOR DEPTH] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 5 Press the MENU/OK button, or # button and press the MENU/ OK button. Various Shooting Functions • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed.
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) The auto bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels (-0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV) based on the set exposure level. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 This function is not available when shooting with sound. Various Shooting Functions 1 2 Switch the mode selector to 5. Press the MENU/OK button.
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT) 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. Switch the mode selector to 5. Press the MENU/OK button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the " button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select [WB-BKT].
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Various Shooting Functions 76 • This function is not available for Multi-shot (GP.69) or auto bracket shooting (GP.74). • The flash cannot be used. • [TIME EXPOSURE] (GP.77) is set to [OFF]. • If [COLOR DEPTH] 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 ADJ. button or Shooting Setting menu. (GP.
Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) You can select [1 SEC.], [2 SEC.], [4 SEC.], or [8 SEC.] for time exposure. By using long time exposure, you can capture the movement of moving subjects such as the trail of fireworks and car lights when shooting a night scene. Switch the mode selector to 5. Press the MENU/OK button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the " button to select [TIME EXPOSURE] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting.
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 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.
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.
2 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 Switch the mode selector to 5. 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 # button and press 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 Switch the mode selector to 5. 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 Press the MENU/OK button, or # button and press the MENU/ OK button. 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) 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.
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 flash.
Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING) 1 2 3 Switch the mode selector to 5. Press the MENU/OK button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. 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. You can choose from the following ISO settings: AUTO, ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, and ISO 1600.
Limiting the Shutter Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT) 1 The maximum shutter speed can be limited to the following: 1/8 second, 1/4 second, and 1/2 second. When this function is set to [OFF], the maximum shutter speed varies depending on the ISO setting. Various Shooting Functions 1 2 Switch the mode selector to 5. Press the MENU/OK button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the " button to select [SLOW SHUTTER LMT] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting.
Using the Camera Shake Correction Function to Prevent Camera Shake (CAMERA SHAKE COR) 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. 3 Switch the mode selector to 5. Press the MENU/OK button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the " button to select [CAMERA SHAKE COR] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select [ON].
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 Switch the mode selector to 5. Press the MENU/OK button. • The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. 3 Press the !" buttons to select [RESTORE DEFAULTS] and press the $ button. 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, 320 × 240, or 160 × 120 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 2 SCN 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.34) • 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.62) 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 92 Select the movie you want to view using the #$ buttons. 3 Press the ADJ. button. • 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.94 P.95 P.98 P.101 P.102 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 Other Playback Functions 94 3 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]. 5 Make sure that [SELECT] is selected, and then press the MENU/OK button. 3 Other Playback Functions 96 • 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 zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail Display) twice. • The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed. 3 Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first file you want to protect. 4 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. You can also select multiple images for the DPOF setting and 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 6 (Playback) button. Press the MENU/OK button. • The Playback Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [DPOF] and press the $ button. 4 Press the !" buttons to select [ALL FILES]. 5 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 zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail Display) twice. • The screen is divided into 12 frames and thumbnails are displayed. 3 3 Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first still image for which you want to make the DPOF setting. 4 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 F3072/N3072/F3:2/F2592/N2592/ F2048/N2048 F1280/N1280 Resized N1280 N640 N640 Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can resize only still images and still images with voice memos. Movies cannot be resized.
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. 3 Other Playback Functions 1 2 3 4 5 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 Press the 6 (Playback) button. 3 Press the MENU/OK button. Press the #$ buttons to display the file you want to straighten. • The Playback Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [SKEW CORRECTION] and press the $ button.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Skew correction mode does not work with movies. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The image size does not change for skew corrected images. • If the image size is large, skew correction will take time. Resize the image (GP.101) before performing skew correction to speed up the process.
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 LCD monitor and the speaker output turn 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 Make sure that the camera is off. Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. • Turn on the printer if it is not already on. Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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. button 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.
9 Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to select all the still images to be printed and the number of copies for each. 10 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...] disappears and [DIRECT PRINT] appears.
5 Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the Shooting Setting menu (GP.59) or Playback Setting menu (GP.93). The SETUP menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below. Setting FORMAT [CARD] FORMAT [INT. MEM.] LCD BRIGHTNESS ADJ BTN. SET.1*1 ADJ BTN. SET.2*2 AUTO POWER OFF BEEP SOUND VOL. SETTINGS VIDEO OUT MODE* STEP ZOOM SHTG STGS WARNG. USB CONNECTION ENLGE PHOTO ICON REG.
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 four screens. 3 Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. • Press the " button at the bottom item to display the next screen. 5 Changing Camera Settings 4 Press the $ button.
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 images 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.114. 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. • Move the slider on the LCD brightness adjustment bar down to make the LCD monitor darker and up to make it brighter.
Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN. SET.) You can use the ADJ. button to display the screens for setting the exposure compensation and white balance with fewer button operations and without displaying the Shooting Setting menu. You can also use [ADJ BTN. SET.1] and [ADJ BTN. SET.2] to add a camera function that can be activated by pressing the ADJ. button. Available Settings OFF *Default setting for [ADJ BTN. SET.2] ISO (ISO SETTING) *Default setting for [ADJ BTN. SET.
Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF) If you do not operate the camera for a set period of time, it will shut 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.114.
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 is turned on. Shutter release sound : Sound when the shutter release button is pressed. Focus sound : Sound when the shutter release button is half-pressed and the camera focuses on the subject. Beep sound : 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.114. 5 Changing Camera Settings 122 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. To change the image confirmation time, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, 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. Available Settings ON (Continue numbering) File names are automatically assigned to still images you take, in the format of “R” followed by seven digits, from R0010001.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When recording data to the internal memory, files are assigned consecutively numbered file names, just as if [SEQUENTIAL NO.] is set to [OFF]. • When transferring images to a computer using RICOH Gate La (GP.160), 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 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 the operating procedure, see P.114. 2 Press the " button to select [DATE SETTINGS] and press the $ button. 3 Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time. 5 Changing Camera Settings • You can press and hold down the !" buttons to quickly raise or lower the setting.
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/N) You can change the language displayed on the screen. Available Settings (Japanese) ENGLISH *Default setting DEUTSCH (German) FRANÇAIS (French) ITALIANO (Italian) ESPAÑOL (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Traditional Chinese) (Korean) To change the display language, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.114. 2 • The language selection screen appears. 3 Press the !"#$ buttons to select the desired setting.
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.105) Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment and other audiovisual equipment.
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 seven levels (28, 35, 50, 85, 105, 135, 200 mm, equivalent to that on a 35mm camera). Available Settings ON (Use step zooming) OFF (Do not use step zooming) *Default setting To set step zooming, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.114. 2 Press the " button to select [STEP ZOOM] and press the $ button.
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, Time exposure If you operate a camera button while an icon is blinking, the icon stops blinking and lights steadily.
Changing the USB Setting (USB CONNECTION) 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. Usually, set [USB CONNECTION] to [ORIGINAL]. You can transfer images to your computer using the supplied RICOH Gate La software.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When [USB CONNECTION] is set to [MASS STR], you cannot use RICOH Gate La to transfer camera data. • When [USB CONNECTION] is set to [MASS STR], files can only be read from the camera and cannot be written to or deleted from the camera. • When [USB CONNECTION] is set to [MASS STR], Direct Print may not be available for some printers. In such cases, select [ORIGINAL] instead.
Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) You can enlarge the icons displayed on the screen during shooting. The following icons are enlarged: 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, Sharpness, Color depth To enlarge the icons on the screen, follow the steps below. 1 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.114.
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 and load them using [MY SETTING 1] or [MY SETTING 2] in Scene Mode. (GP.38) To register the current camera settings as My Settings, follow the steps below. 1 Change the camera settings to the settings to be registered as My Settings. 2 Display the SETUP menu. • For the operating procedure, see P.114. 3 • A confirmation message appears.
Settings Retained by My Setting Function PIC QUALITY/SIZE FOCUS Focal distance used in Manual PHOTOMETRY SHARPNESS CONT. MODE COLOR DEPTH EXPOSURE COMP. TIME EXPOSURE IMAGE WITH SOUND DATE IMPRINT WHITE BALANCE ISO SETTING SLOW SHUTTER LMT CAMERA SHAKE COR Zoom position Macro Flash Self-timer DISP.
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. However, auto resize zoom saves the cropped portion of the image so the image quality will not be decreased. The image recording size changes depending on the auto resize zoom magnification. Auto resize zoom is available only when [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] is set to 3072 × 2304. (GP.
5 Press and hold the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) until the maximum magnification is reached on the zoom bar, then momentarily release the zoom lever, and then press the zoom lever again toward z (Telephoto). • Press the zoom lever again towards z (Telephoto) 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.
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 6 138 For Windows Refer to P.152 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. Browse User’s Manual Click this to display the “Software User Guide” (Software Version) (PDF).
When [Installing the software] is clicked: (GP.144) The following software will be installed: Software Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 140 RICOH Gate La ImageMixer Windows XP 98 O O O O USB Driver WIA Driver O O O - Description Downloads images collectively. Shot images can be displayed or edited and video CDs can be created. DirectX (GP.149) is necessary for handling movies. Used to connect the camera to the computer. Used to download images.
When [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite] is clicked: (GP.146) The following software will be 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 CD-ROM Content] is clicked: Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 142 You can check folders and files on the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains not only the software installed by clicking [Installing the software] but also the following software. These software products run on Windows. For the installation of each software product, see the reference page in the table below. Software Acrobat Reader DirectX Description Required for viewing the “Software User Guide”.
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 98/98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Professional Windows Me Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Pentium lll: 500 MHz or faster Windows 98/98SE: 128 MB or more Windows 2000: 128 MB or more Windows Me: 128 MB or more Windows XP: 256 MB or more Windows 98/98SE: 500 MB or more Windows 2000: 500 MB or more Window
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.
4 Click [Next]. • The [Choose Destination Location] screen appears. Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next]. • The [Select Program Folder] screen appears. 6 Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next]. • The ImageMixer installer starts. Install ImageMixer following the messages displayed on the screen. • When installation of ImageMixer is completed, a dialog box appears, indicating that all software applications have been installed.
Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite Downloading Images to Your Computer DeskTopBinder Lite is used for managing business documents. As well as still images captured with a digital camera, you can manage a variety of documents, including documents input by scanner, documents created with various applications and image files. You can also store files with different formats in a single document.
2 Click [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite]. • After a few moments, the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Caplio Software S] screen appears. 3 Click [Next]. 4 Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next]. • The [Select Program Folder] screen appears. 5 Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next]. 6 7 Click [OK]. Click [DeskTopBinder Lite]. • The DeskTopBinder Lite installer starts. • Install DeskTopBinder Lite following the messages displayed on the screen.
Installing Other Software on Your Computer Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Downloading Images to Your Computer • Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. • For Windows XP or Windows 2000, administrator privileges are required to install the software. Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to display the operation manual (PDF file).
DirectX 1 Start your computer, and insert the included Caplio Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2 3 4 5 Click [Browse CD-ROM Content]. Double-click the [DirectX] folder. Double-click the [English] folder. Double-click the following file: Windows 98/98SE/Me Windows 2000 [DX81xxx.exe] in the [Win98Me] folder [DX81NTxxx.exe] in the [Win2000] folder Downloading Images to Your Computer DirectX is used to play movie files with ImageMixer. This camera requires DirectX 8.
Uninstalling the Software Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 • For 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. • If you install both ImageMixer and the DeskTopBinder Lite and then uninstall either one, camera connection to the computer may fail.
ImageMixer 1 2 Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. 3 Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon (or the [Add or Remove Programs] icon in Windows XP). 4 5 Select [ImageMixer] and then click [Change/Remove]. Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP). • The uninstallation process begins. When it is finished, close the displayed window. 6 Restart your computer. Downloading Images to Your Computer Confirm file deletion and click [OK].
For Macintosh Refer to P.138 for Windows. Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 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. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to install the software before you connect the camera to your computer with the cable.
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, doubleclicking the [Installer] icon displays the [Digital camera software installer] window. The “Digital camera software installer” window is not displayed in Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4.6. (GP.156) Item Name Installing the Software Browse User’s Manual (Software Version) Description Use this button to install software required for handling the camera and images. Use this button to display the “Software User Guide” (PDF). When [Installing the software] is clicked (GP.155, P.
System Requirements for Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 The following environments are necessary for using the Caplio Software CD-ROM. Please check your computer, or the computer’s user manual. Operating System Macintosh Internal Memory Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2/Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4.6 A USB port standard-equipped Apple Macintosh Series Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 96 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended) Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4.
Installing the Software Required for Handling the Camera and Images (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) Install the required software on your computer before connecting the camera. Click [Installing the software]. Downloading Images to Your Computer Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Click [OK] to update. 6 Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable.
Installing the Software Required for Handling the Camera and Images (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4.6) Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 Install the required software on your computer before connecting the camera. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. 1 Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
Click the destination disk you want, and then click [Continue]. 9 Click [Install]. • Click [Upgrade] to update the firmware. • A screen appears prompting you to enter the administrator’s password. 10 Enter the administrator’s name and password, and then click [OK]. • A message appears to inform you that it is necessary to restart your Macintosh when installation finishes. 11 Click [Continue Installation]. • The software is installed, and after a while an Installation Complete message appears.
Uninstalling the Software Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If any other program is active or unsaved data remains, save the data and terminate the program before uninstalling. Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 158 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 1 Delete the following files in the System Folder from your Macintosh.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 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. Downloading Images to Your Computer After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to the computer. The following explanation is provided assuming that [ORIGINAL] (default) is selected at [USB CONNECTION] of the camera’s SETUP menu. (GP.
Using the Caplio Software to Download Images Downloading Images to Your Computer In Windows the first time you connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen will appear. (Does not appear on Macintosh.) Here is an example of the Windows XP screen. 1 Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)]. 2 Insert the Caplio Software CDROM into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. • Installation of the WIA driver automatically starts.
Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• If the computer does not recognize the camera, uninstall the software (GP.150) and install it again. • When downloading images from your camera, load a battery with adequate remaining power in the camera. Use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended. • When transferring images to a computer using RICOH Gate La, the file being transferred is renamed and saved.
5 Downloading Images to Your Computer 6 From the displayed drive, copy a file to the desired location. • The figure at right shows the folder configuration in the drive. • When the contents of the internal memory are displayed, the drive name is [RICOHDCI]. Example of the display in Windows XP Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Mass storage mode is not available on this camera if you are using Windows 98/98 SE or Mac OS 8.6.
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer For Windows The display is an example of Windows XP. The terms are different for other operating systems but the operations are the same. Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon at the right end of the task bar. 2 3 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 4 5 Click [Close]. Disconnect the USB cable.
7 Appendices Troubleshooting Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action. Error Message INSERT CARD SET 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 FORMAT CARD CARD ERROR WRITING TO CARD NO FILE CANNOT RECORD 164 Cause and Action No card is loaded. Insert a card. The date is not set.
Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Problem The camera does not turn on. Cause Battery is not loaded or is exhausted. A (manganese dry cell or other) unacceptable battery is used. The camera turns off during use. The AC adapter is not connected correctly. The camera is automatically turned off by auto power off. The battery is loaded in wrong direction. The camera was left unattended and unused, so auto power off turned it off. Battery is running low. The camera does not turn off. Camera malfunction.
Shooting Problem The camera does not shoot even if you press the shutter release button. Appendices 7 166 Cause Battery is exhausted. Solution Charge the rechargeable battery or use the AC adapter. 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 Cause The flash does not fire or The flash cannot be used in the the flash cannot charge. following cases: • When white balance bracket is set • In Multi-shot mode • In Movie Mode In Scene Modes, the flash is disabled by default. The flash is set to flash off. Battery is running low. Even though the flash The distance to the subject is fired, the picture is dark. greater than 1.8 meters in telephoto or greater than 2.4 meters in wide-angle. The subject is dark. The image is too bright.
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.24 Battery is running low. Charge the rechargeable battery or use the AC adapter. 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. Reconnect the AC adapter cable properly, if using. Set the correct date/time.
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 Click the [Exceptions] tab. 5 Click the [Add Program] button to add software that uses the network. Check that the software is in [Programs and Services]. 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 External (AC adapter): 3.8 V External Dimensions 96.0 mm (W) × 55.0 mm (H) × 26.
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 to A Internal Flash Method Flashmatic and pre-flash method Shooting Distance Approx. 0.2 to 2.4 m (Wide-angle), Approx. 0.14 to 1.8 m (Telephoto) (ISO: AUTO) Operating Modes Flash Off/Auto/Red-eye reduction/Forced Flash/Flash synchro 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 R5 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item AC Adapter Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger Soft Case Model AC-4c DB-60 BJ-6 SC-60 Remarks 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). Used to store your camera.
Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use the AC adapter with the battery/card cover open. Do not close the cover forcibly. When using the AC adapter, the camera cannot be used with a tripod. Be sure to attach the AC cable and plug the power cord into the outlet firmly. When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the power outlet.
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. O : setting is saved Menu SHTG STGS 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 Default Settings N1280(1M) MULTI AF MULTI NORMAL OFF NORMAL OFF OFF 0s OFF OFF 0.0 AUTO AUTO 1/8SEC.
O : setting is saved Menu SETUP Function LCD CONFIRM. SEQUENTIAL NO. DATE SETTINGS LANGUAGE/N VIDEO OUT MODE STEP ZOOM SHTG STGS WARNG. USB CONNECTION ENLGE PHOTO ICON REG. MY SETTINGS DIGITAL ZOOM IMG O O O O O O O O O O O × : setting is restored Default Settings 0.5 SEC. OFF ENGLISH * OFF ON ORIGINAL OFF NORMAL * The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera.
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.
PORTRAIT SPORTS LANDSCAPE NIGHTSCAPE SKEW COR MODE TEXT MODE ZOOM MACRO HIGH SENSITIVITY MY SETTING 1, 2 Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene Mode PIC QUALITY/SIZE O O O O O - O O O P.62 DENSITY - - - - - O - - O P.57 SIZE - - - - - O - - O P.62 FOCUS O O - O O - O O O P.64 PHOTOMETRY - - - - O - O - O P.67 SHARPNESS - - - - O - O - O P.68 CONT. MODE - - - - - - O - O P.69 COLOR DEPTH - - - - O - O - O P.
Using Your Camera Abroad AC Adapter (Model AC-4c), Battery Charger (Model BJ-6) 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.
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.......................... 13, 175 Acrobat Reader ................. 142, 148 ADJ BTN. SET.1/2 .................... 119 ADJ. Button ..................... 15, 56, 92 AF target shift .............................. 58 AF Window .................................. 14 AUTO BRACKET ........................ 74 Auto Focus (AF) .......................... 64 AUTO POWER OFF............ 26, 120 AUTO RSZ ................................ 136 AV Cable .............................
M M (Memory-reversal)-CONT........ 69 Macro Button ......................... 15, 35 Manual Focus (MF) ..................... 65 Mass Storage Mode (MASS STR) .................. 131, 161 MENU/OK Button .... 15, 61, 93, 114 Microphone.................................. 14 MODE Button ........................ 15, 38 Mode Selector ....................... 15, 16 Movie Mode ........................... 16, 89 MOVIE SIZE ................................ 62 MY SETTING 1,2 ........................ 38 N NIGHTSCAPE .....
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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