RICOH Gate for Macintosh Operation Manual English To ensure correct use of the product, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future use.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh product. This manual explains the correct handling procedures and precautions for the product. To ensure the best performance from the product, please read the manual carefully before using the product. Keep the manual handy for future reference. Ricoh Co., Ltd. Important • Be sure to make a backup copy of important data. Data may be lost in the event of misoperation by the user or malfunction of the product. • Ricoh Co., Ltd.
What You Can Do Using This Software Save files easily in the camera (Caplio RR10) You can use the START key on the RICOH BASE to save files in your Macintosh. Download images, voice memo and motion pictures and transfer files to the camera By connecting the camera to a Macintosh, you can download recorded images, voice memo and motion pictures onto the Macintosh, and you can also transfer MP3 files, images, voice memo (WAV files) and motion picture files (AVI file) stored in the Macintosh to the camera.
Contents What You Can Do Using This Software........................................................1 Reading the Manual......................................................................................4 Chapter 1 Preparing the Software .................................................... 7 Explanation of Software ................................................................................7 System Environment ...................................................................................
Displaying and Setting Camera Information (Camera Property) ............................ 43 Changing the RICOH Gate Design ......................................................................... 43 Displaying the RICOH Gate Version ....................................................................... 44 Appendix.............................................................................................. 45 Using the Caplio RR10 as a Web Camera .................................................
Reading the Manual This section explains the contents of each operation manual, how to read this manual, and the meanings of the symbols used in this manual. ■ How to read each operation manual For Macintosh Users m This manual explains how to install the necessary software, how to connect the camera to the Macintosh, and how to use RICOH Gate to transfer files between the camera and the Macintosh.
■ How to read this manual To be read without fail To install the necessary software m To connect the camera to a Macintosh m Chapter 1 Preparing the Software Before you can use RICOH Gate, you need to install the software. This chapter explains about the software on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera. Chapter 2 Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a Macintosh.
■ Meanings of Symbols The meanings of the symbols used in this manual are as follows. Important This indicates points or restrictions relating to operation requiring your attention. Important • Do not place the camera on the RICOH BASE with the AC adapter converter attached to the camera. Note This indicates a supplementary explanation of the operation concerned or points you should know. Note • When uploading MP3 files, be sure to read “Uploading an MP3 File” (p.37) first.
Chapter 1 1 This chapter explains the preparations required to use the supplied software, such as the necessary system environment, installing RICOH Gate, etc. Explanation of Software The following window is displayed when the CD-ROM is opened.
■ Caplio RR10 Folder Open the CD-ROM and you will find the [Caplio RR10 Software] Installer. To install the software listed below, click on the Installer. m See "Installing the Software" (p.11). Software 8 Description RICOH Gate This software enables you to download files recorded with the camera and save them in the Macintosh, or transfer files stored in the Macintosh to the camera. RICOH Gate also enables you to run other applications. m See "Using RICOH Gate" (p.21).
■ About Other Folders Software 1 Description QuickTime folder Preparing the Software QuickTime 4 This folder contains QuickTime 4.1.2. Check which version you are using before installing the software. MusicMatch folder MusicMatch JUKEBOX This folder contains [MusicMatch JUKEBOX] software. This software is for converting Audio CD and WAV files to MP3 files (audio compression files). You can play music by downloading MP3 files through RICOH Gate. (Use commercially available stereo earphones.
System Environment The following environment is required to use RICOH Gate. Operating MacOS 8.6 ~ 9.
1 Installing the Software Preparing the Software This section explains how to install the necessary software, such as RICOH Gate, USB Driver for connecting the camera to a Macintosh. To Install the Software ■ To install the Caplio RR10 Software Exit all other applications before following the procedures below to install the software. Note • This section explains the installation procedure by the standard installation method.
4 Click on [Caplio RR10 Software]. 5 Click on [Continue]. The installer screen will be displayed. 6 Select [Easy Install] and click on [Install]. 1 2 1 Easy Install RICOH Gate and USB Driver will be installed. 2 Custom Install Only the selected software will be installed.
Note 1 Preparing the Software • If you select [Custom Install], the Custom Install screen will be displayed. Choose the software that you want to install and select [Install]. m See "Installing Only Selected Software" (p.14). The [Choose a Folder] window will be displayed. 7 Choose the destination folder and click on [Choose]. If you want to create a new folder in which to install the software, select [New]. Note • The default setting for the installation folder is Caplio RR10 Software.
Tips Installing Only Selected Software If you select [Custom Install] in Step 6, the screen for selecting the software will be displayed. You can select the software that you need to install. ■ To Install QuickTime QuickTime 4.1.2 or later is required for Text mode (TIFFMMR) recorded with the camera. Note • If QuickTime 4.1.2 or later is already installed in your Macintosh, this operation is not required. 1 Turn the Macintosh on. 2 Insert the CD-ROM supplied into the CDROM drive.
Important 1 Uninstalling the Software To delete unwanted software from the Macintosh, use the drag & drop function to transfer the file to the trash can. The file names and installation folders are as follows.
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Chapter 2 Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a Macintosh using the USB cable in order to send and receive files. Connecting the USB Cable There are two ways of using the USB cable: to connect the RICOH BASE to the Macintosh, and to connect the camera directly to the Macintosh. Connecting the RICOH BASE to a Macintosh You can connect the RICOH BASE to the Macintosh using the USB cable. 1 Turn the Macintosh on.
3 Connect the USB cable to the DIGITAL (AV/USB) terminal on the RICOH BASE and the USB port on the Macintosh. 4 Check that the mode dial on the camera is not set to (motion picture). If the mode dial is set to to another mode. Important 5 (motion picture), switch Place the camera on the RICOH BASE. The LED on the RICOH BASE will light. • Do not place the camera on the RICOH BASE with the AC adapter converter attached to the camera. 6 Press the START key BASE.
Tips To automatically save images using the START key By connecting the RICOH BASE to the camera and pressing the START key, you can download files saved in the camera automatically to the Macintosh. m See "Automatically Saving Files Using the START key" (p.31). 2 You can connect the camera to a Macintosh using the USB cable. 1 Turn the Macintosh on. When the desktop is displayed, RICOH Gate will start up and the RICOH Gate window will be displayed.
Disconnecting the USB Cable Important • Pulling the connector out without pressing the buttons on either side or only pulling the cable may cause the connector not to disconnect from the camera. 20 To disconnect the USB cable, press the sides of the USB cable connector to release the lock and pull the connector out. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Press the sides of the USB cable connector to release the lock and detach.
Chapter 3 Using RICOH Gate 3 Using RICOH Gate This chapter explains how to use RICOH Gate. RICOH Gate enables you to save files recorded with the camera in the Macintosh, and transfer images from the Macintosh to the camera. You can also print images saved in the Macintosh. Starting and Exiting RICOH Gate This section explains how to start and exit RICOH Gate. When RICOH Gate has been installed, it starts up when the Macintosh desktop is displayed.
but in the case of RICOH Gate, clicking on the close box closes the window and at the same time exits the application. Closing the RICOH Gate Window You can close the RICOH Gate window and just leave the title bar. 1 Click on the shade box in the RICOH Gate window. The RICOH Gate window will close, leaving only the title bar. 2 22 To display the window again, click on the shade box.
Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons The RICOH Gate window has the following buttons and menus for setting functions. Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons 65 1 2 3 4 3 7 Using RICOH Gate 1 Save 1 and Save 2 buttons These buttons are for saving files in the camera on the Macintosh to which the camera is connected. Files are saved based on the preset settings, such as image format, destination and processing after saving. m See “Saving Data Using the Save Buttons” (p.25).
7 Camera OFF button This button is for turning off the camera connected to the Macintosh. m See “Turning the Camera Off” (p.43). Note • By clicking the Save 1, Save 2, Upload, Index Print, Application 1 or Application 2 button while pressing the control key, you can display the respective function dialog and set the function. m See “Changing the Save Button Settings” (p.26). See “Changing the Upload Button Settings” (p.34). See “Changing the Print Settings” (p.38).
Saving Camera Files in the Macintosh (Camera ➝ Macintosh) You can save image, voice memo and motion picture files recorded with the camera in a specified folder in the Macintosh. Check that the camera is properly connected to the Macintosh before proceeding. 3 Important Using RICOH Gate • You cannot select each file saved in the camera. • To avoid the names of saved files being overwritten, consecutive file names are assigned and the files are saved in the specified folder.
Note • If the camera is not correctly connected to the Macintosh, a message will be displayed. Check the connection. 2 Check that the camera is turned on. [PC CONNECTION] will be displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor. 3 Click on window. or in the RICOH Gate m See “Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons” (p.23). The files in the camera will be saved in the specified folder in accordance with the settings registered on the button which was clicked.
3 Using RICOH Gate m See “Save Setting dialog” (p.28). 3 If you want to change the image size, select the size from [Change Image Size]. Choose the size, or select [Constant magnification] or [Optional magnification]. If you select [Constant magnification] or [Optional magnification], you can specify the size. 4 Choose whether to automatically create a folder for saving the data.
Save Setting dialog 1 2 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 1 Save Format If you select [No change format], the still images will be saved in the same format as when recorded. If you want to change the format of still images recorded with the camera, specify one of the following formats:PICT (*.PCT), JPEG (*.JPG), TIFF (*.TIF) or PNG (*.PNG). Note • If you change the format, a folder is automatically created entitled [Original] and the still picture files are saved in it in the original format.
7 Automatically create new folder A folder will be automatically created for saving the data. You can select from [Shooting date], [Photographer] or [Each Download]. • If you select [Shooting date], a separate folder will be created for each shooting date recorded in the camera and the data saved therein. • If you select [Photographer], a separate folder will be created for each photographer recorded in the camera and the data saved therein.
If you do not want data to be saved automatically, select [Do not save Automatically at Push START Key]. m See “Options Setting Dialog” (p.30). 3 Select [Save 1] or [Save 2] under [File format automatic save mode]. Note • [Save 1] is the save format registered on the Save 1 button. [Save 2] is the save format registered on the Save 2 button. • You can register a different save format on each of the Save buttons. m See “Changing the Save Button Settings” (p.26). 4 Select [OK].
Automatically Saving Files Using the START key By placing the camera on the RICOH BASE and pressing the START key , you can automatically save files in the camera in the specified folder in the Macintosh. 3 Important Using RICOH Gate • Select [Automatically save at Push START key] for the Automatic Save Setting of the START key. Unless this option is selected, files cannot be automatically saved using the START key. m See “Changing the Setting of the START key” (p.29).
Saving Files From the Macintosh to the Camera (Macintosh ➝ Camera) You can send files recorded with the camera and music data (MP3 file) from the Macintosh to the camera. Check that the camera is properly connected to the Macintosh before proceeding. . Uploading Using the Upload Button Note • When uploading MP3 files, be sure to read “Uploading an MP3 File” (p.37) first. Uploading refers to the process of sending file from the Macintosh to the camera.
4 If necessary, click on [Select Folder] and select the drive and folder where the file to be uploaded is located. m See “Choose a Folder Dialog” (p.36). 3 Using RICOH Gate 5 Select the type of file to be uploaded from [File Type]. m See “Upload Dialog” (p.34). Note • Only files indicated in the file list will be uploaded. When you select the type of file, only files of the specified type are displayed in the file list. 6 Check the files displayed in the file list and select [OK].
Upload Dialog 1 2 3 4 1 [Select Folder] If you click on this button, the [Choose a Folder] dialog will be displayed and you can select the drive and folder where the file to be uploaded is located. 2 Upload Source Folder The folder to be uploaded will be displayed. The default setting is the folder selected in [Upload Source Folder] in the Upload Settings. 3 File List A list of files of the specified type in the specified folder will be displayed, enabling you to check the file to be uploaded.
2 If you want to change the type of file to be sent, choose the file format from [File Type]. Note • The default setting is [All transferable files]. 3 Using RICOH Gate m See “Upload Dialog” (p.34). 3 If you want to change the upload source folder, select [Change folder]. The [Choose a folder] dialog will be displayed. 4 Choose the upload source and select [Choose]. m See “Choose a Folder Dialog” (p.36). The screen will return to the [Upload] dialog. 5 Select [OK].
If you want to limit the type of files transferred, specify the type of file from the following: EXIF file (*.JPG), voice memo file (*.WAV), motion picture file (*.AVI), MP3 file (*.MP3) or MP3 Playlist file (*.M3U). 2 Upload Source Folder The default setting for the upload source folder is the folder in which the Caplio RR10 Software is installed. If you want to change the folder, click on [Change folder] and specify the folder.
Tips Uploading an MP3 File When you upload an MP3 file to the camera, the data is codified before it is sent. Only codified MP3 files can be played on the camera. When you select [MP3 Playlist] under [File Type] in the Upload Settings, the [Select Playlist] dialog will be displayed. Select the playlist and check the MP3 file to be uploaded. 3 Using RICOH Gate m See “Uploading Using the Upload Button” (p.32). See “Changing the Upload Button Settings” (p.34).
Making an Index Print (Index Printing) You can make an index print of images saved in the Macintosh. Important • An index print can only be made of images in the following file formats: BITMAP (*.BMP), EXIF2.1/2.0 (*.JPG), JPEG (*.JPG), NC (*.TIF), PICT (*.PCT), TIFF-YUV (*.TIF), TIF-MMR (*.TIF), TIFF-RGB (*.TIF), TIFF (*.TIF), AVI (*.AVI), WAV (*.WAV) and MOV file (*.MOV). Making an Index Print Note • The index print folder is specified in advance in the print settings.
shooting date and page number on the header, etc. This function is useful for registering settings that you often use. 1 Click on in the RICOH Gate window while pressing the Control key. m See “Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons” (p.23). The [Print Setting] dialog will be displayed. 2 If you leave this area blank, no title will be printed. 3 Note • By clicking on [Printer Setting], you can make the detailed settings relating to your printer. Make the necessary settings.
Print Setting Dialog 1 2 3 4 5 1 Print Title Enter the title to be printed on the header. If you leave this area blank, no header will be printed. 2 Print Type Specify the number of images to be printed on each page. The [Print Type] is indicated in the form of the number of images across the page × number of images down the page. 3 Print Options If you select [Shooting date], [Page No.] or [Print date], the relevant item will be printed on the header.
Starting Up an Application By registering the application that you want to use on the RICOH Gate button, you can start up the application from the RICOH Gate window. Setting the Application to be Started Up 3 You can register the application that you want to start up on the Application 1 and Application 2 buttons. Using RICOH Gate 1 Click on or in the RICOH Gate window while pressing the Control key. m See “Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons” (p.23). The [Application Setup] dialog will be displayed.
4 Click on [OK]. Application Setup Dialog 1 2 1 Application Icon The icon for the application registered on the Application button will be displayed. 2 Select If you click on this button, the [Open] dialog will be displayed. Choose the application you want to register. Starting Up the Application You can start up the application using the RICOH Gate buttons. 1 Click on in the RICOH Gate window. m See “Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons” (p.23). The registered application will start up.
Other Functions Turning the Camera Off When the camera is connected to the Macintosh, you can turn the camera off using the RICOH Gate Camera Off button. 1 3 in the RICOH Gate Using RICOH Gate Click on window. m See “Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons” (p.23). The camera will turn off and go into charging mode. Displaying and Setting Camera Information (Camera Property) When the camera is connected to the Macintosh, you can check the name of the photographer preset in the camera.
Displaying the RICOH Gate Version You can display information on the RICOH Gate version. 1 Select [About RICOH Gate] from the Apple menu. The [About RICOH Gate] dialog will be displayed. 2 Select [OK]. Tips About ASCII ASCII is a set of common computer characters that enable messages and data to be exchanged between different types of computer. In addition to uppercase and lowercase letters [A-Z] and [a-z], numbers [0-9] and special symbols such as [+-*/ $%&!] etc.
Appendix This section explains how to use the camera as a web camera (video capture camera) and provides a list of RICOH Gate menus. Appendix Using the Caplio RR10 as a Web Camera To use the camera as a web camera (video capture camera), you will need application software for capturing video images, such as video editing software or TV conference software. 1 Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the camera in the CD-ROM drive and install USB Driver and Video Driver.
Important • Remove the camera from the RICOH BASE before turning the camera off. 46 3 Connect the AC adapter to the RICOH BASE, and connect the Macintosh to the RICOH BASE with the USB cable. 4 Attach the arm to the RICOH BASE. 5 Set the mode dial on the camera to (motion picture) and place the camera on the RICOH BASE. 6 Press the START key BASE. 7 Aim the camera at the subject and adjust the direction and angle. 8 Start up the application software.
9 A live image will be displayed by the application software. A live image will be displayed from the camera. Note Appendix • Refer to the instruction manual for the application software on how to operate the software. • If no image is displayed from the camera, check the following. Has a different image capturing device been selected? Select [Caplio RR10] as the input device. Has another image capturing device been connected? Disconnect all image capturing devices other than the camera (Caplio RR10).
Troubleshooting If the camera is not functioning normally, follow the procedure below. 1. Check the connections ■ AC adapter • Is the adapter properly connected to the camera and the RICOH BASE? • Is it inserted properly into the electrical outlet? ■ USB cable • Is the USB cable properly connected to the camera and the RICOH BASE? • Is it properly connected to the USB port on the Macintosh? m See "Connecting the RICOH BASE to a Macintosh" (p.17).
Menus File Menu Quit RICOH Gate is exited. RICOH Gate Setup Menu Button Setup Options Setting You can set the automatic save function of the START key on the RICOH BASE. You can choose whether to save files automatically or not and specify the file save format. Background Illustration You can change the background of the RICOH Gate window by choosing from 3 backgrounds: basic, formal or casual. The default setting is basic. Camera Property You can display information about the camera connected to the PC.
Index Alphabetical Index A MP3 File......................................... 37 MusicMatch JUKEBOX ................... 9 AC adapter.................................... 17 Application buttons ....................... 23 Automatic Save function ............... 29 Automatically saving ..................... 31 Options setting dialog ................... 30 C P Camera information....................... 43 Camera Off button .................. 24, 43 Camera Property...........................
U Appendix Uninstalling ................................... 15 Upload button ......................... 23, 32 Upload dialog ............................... 34 Upload setting dialog.................... 35 Upload settings............................. 34 Uploading ..................................... 32 USB cable Connecting ................................ 17 Disconnecting ............................ 20 USB Driver ...................................... 8 USB port..................................
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