Camera User Guide Quick Guide A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Changing Camera Settings Installing Software Troubleshooting The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Caution! Do not connect the USB cable yet! If you connect the camera to a computer through the USB cable before installing the provided software on the computer, the software required for connection between camera and computer may not be installed correctly.
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.
Key Features Equipped with a wide zoom lens in 5.7× high magnification This product has a compact body only 26 mm thick, featuring a 28 to 160 mm* 5.7× wide angle optical zoom lens that covers a wide range of shooting. This lens supports shooting various indoor and outdoor scenes. * Equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera Rapid shutter response to capture a moment (P.29) The shutter release time lag is as short as approx. 0.1 seconds.
Equipped with a powerful longlasting rechargeable battery (P.16) A long-lasting, large-capacity rechargeable battery comes with the camera, giving you convenience for long-time shooting on a trip or in your workplace. Adjust (ADJ.) button for easy customizing to optimum setting (P.59) The ADJ. button reduces button operation steps. It allows you to quickly adjust the exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity with minimum steps. You can also assign a function as required.
Instant transfer to PC through the USB cable If the provided software is installed on your computer, just connecting the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable will automatically transfer images to your computer.
Contents Chapter 1 Quick Guide Before Shooting .......................................................................................... 10 Packing List .................................................................................................................. 10 Names of parts ............................................................................................................. 12 About LCD Monitor Display ....................................................................................
Shooting Setting Menu ................................................................................................. Using the Shooting Setting Menu................................................................................. Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) .............................. Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS: MULTI AF/SPOT AF).................................... Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS:MF) ..................................................................
Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ. BTN. SET. 1/2) ................................ Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) ........................................ Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) .................................................. Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS) ............................................. Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ............................................. Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.
Using Manuals The two manuals included are for your Caplio R30. Camera User Guide (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. You will also see how to install the provided software on your computer. *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.
Reference The camera is provided with software (ImageMixer) that allows you to display and edit images from your computer. For how to use ImageMixer, click the [?] button on the ImageMixer window and see the displayed manual. For more information on the ImageMixer, contact the Customer Support Center below. North America (Los Angeles) TEL: +1-213-341-0163 Europe (U.K.
Chapter 1 Quick Guide If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter. Before Shooting ............................................... 10 Getting Ready to Shoot................................... 16 Basic Shooting................................................. 27 Playing Back .................................................... 41 Viewing on a Television .................................. 47 Erasing..............................................................
Before Shooting Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. • Caplio R30 • Rechargeable Battery • Battery Charger • AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV unit. Note • USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Print supported printer. Attaching the hand strap to the camera Thread the tips of the strap through the camera’s strap eyelet and loop them as shown. • Handstrap The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera.
• Camera User Guide (This booklet) Optional Accessories • AC Adapter (AC-4c) Used for power supply from a home outlet to the camera. Connect this adapter for long time play or image transfer to a personal computer. Quick Guide • Warranty • Rechargeable Battery (DB-60) • Safety Precautions • Caplio Software CD-ROM The provided software and the Software User Guide are included on this CD-ROM.
Names of parts Camera Front View Item Name Refer to 1 Shutter Release Button P.27 2 Power Button P.22 3 Flash P.36 4 AF Window - 5 Lens Cover - 6 Microphone P.97 7 Lens P.27 Mode Selector You can select one of the three modes with the mode selector. 12 Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds. Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies. Still Image Mode Allows you to shoot still images.
Rear View Quick Guide Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 LCD Monitor P.14 11 $/Q (Quick Review) Button P.41 2 Mode Selector P.12 12 M/O Button P.61 P.99 P.110 3 Auto Focus/ Flash Lamp P.30 P.36 13 "/N (Macro) Button P.35 4 z (Telephoto)/ 8 (Enlarged View) Button P.34 P.46 14 #/F (Flash) Button P.36 5 Z (Wide-angle)/ 9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.34 P.45 15 Speaker P.96 P.98 6 6 (Playback) Button P.42 16 AV Output Terminal P.47 7 ADJ. Button P.
About LCD Monitor Display Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 26 19 9 28 27 28 29 20 10 11 21 22 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 24 25 Movie Mode Still Image Mode 14 1 Item Name Flash Refer to P.36 15 Item Name Color Depth Refer to P.71 2 Macro Shooting P.35 16 Exposure Comp. P.80 3 Self-timer P.88 17 ISO Setting P.83 4 Mode Types P.12 P.37 18 Date/Time P.79 5 Recording Destination P.18 19 Interval P.76 6 Remaining Number of Still Images P.
Note Quick Guide • The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject. • Even between cards of the same capacity, the number of remaining shots and other values may vary with the manufacturer, type, and shooting condition. • The continuous shooting (recording) time depends on the card type, capacity, and performance. • When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed.
Getting Ready to Shoot Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note If you have already used this camera, follow the steps below to make sure it is turned off before removing or loading batteries. 1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off. 2. Make sure the protective lens barrier is closed. For how to turn the camera off, see P.22. About the Batteries This camera can only be used with the following dedicated battery: • Rechargeable Battery DB-60 (Included) This is a lithium-ion battery.
Reference • For how to insert the Rechargeable Battery, see P.20. • For how to use the AC Adapter, see P.169. Caution Quick Guide • Please remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. • The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery. Battery level indication A battery mark appears at the lower left of the LCD monitor to indicate the battery level.
About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) You can store still images you have taken either in the camera’s internal memory or on an SD Memory Card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is 26 MB. When you want to record a lot of still images, movies or sounds at high resolutions, use a high-capacity SD Memory Card.
Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. 1. Insert the battery, making sure that the and markings on the battery match with those on the battery charger. Quick Guide The battery label should face up. Caution Be careful not to reverse the 2. and sides. Plug the battery charger into an outlet. Charging starts and the charger lamp shows you the progress as shown below. Once charging has finished, unplug the power cable from the power outlet.
Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card The rechargeable battery (DB-60) is another option for powering this camera. This battery is convenient because it can be used over and over again by recharging, and the battery power lasts long. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading the battery and card. 1. Open the battery/card cover. 2. Make sure the card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks.
4. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Quick Guide 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. Push in the SD Memory Card and gently release to eject it. Pull the card out of the camera.
Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: 1. Press the Power button. After the start sound, the auto-focus/flash lamp blinks for several seconds. Using the Camera in Playback Mode Pressing the 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. Quick Guide When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting screen appears (for the LCD monitor display language). After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos). You can shoot without these settings. However, be sure to set the language, and the date/time later. Use the SETUP screen for these settings. Turn the power on for the first time after purchase. The language selection screen appears.
Setting the date and time When the power is turned on for the first time and the language setting is completed, the date/time setting screen appears. 1. Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time. Change the value with !" and move the frame with #$. Setting at shipping 2. In [FORMAT], choose the Date and Time format. Select the format with !". 3. Check the display and then press the M/O button. The date is set. Pressing the DISP.
Changing the Display If you press DISP., you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc. Every time you press the DISP. button, the view cycles in the order of Histogram On, Grid Guide, No Display, LCD Monitor Off, and Normal Symbol Display. Histogram On Quick Guide Normal Symbol Display Grid Guide Switches screens with the DISP. button LCD Monitor Off (Synchro-Monitor Mode) No Display Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness Hold the DISP.
Histogram Display When histogram display is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the LCD monitor screen. A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis. The brightness is shadow (dark), halftone, and highlight (light) from the left. By using the histogram, you can judge the brightness of an image without being affected by the brightness around the LCD monitor.
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Let’s shoot! How to Hold the Camera 1. Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body. 2. Put your finger on the shutter button. Quick Guide Hold the camera as illustrated below for best results. Note Be careful when you are shooting not to get a finger, your hair, or the strap in front of the lens or the flash.
Preventing camera shake If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, the still image might not come out clearly (due to camera shake). The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake should be avoided under the current shooting condition. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod or hold the camera securely with both hands when you shoot.
Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) 1. Quick Guide The shutter release button works in two steps. There are two methods of using the shutter button; pressing the shutter button all the way down at once (full-press) and pressing it halfway (half-press). Full-press the shutter release button for quick focusing, so as not to miss a shooting opportunity. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. For how to turn the power on, see P.22. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. 3.
Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press) When you press the shutter release button halfway (half-press), the auto-focus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Subsequently press it all the way down (full-press) to shoot. This is useful when the subject is not in the center of the screen (see P.32). 1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. For how to turn the power on, see P.22. 2. 3. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. 4.
The focal distance is measured at five points. Green frames appear to indicate focus positions. Quick Guide Note When specifying a focus position at macro shooting, use the AF target shift function. (P.87) 5. Gently press the shutter button all the way. The still image you have taken freezes for a moment on the LCD Monitor and is recorded. Note • Press gently to prevent camera shake when you press the shutter release button. • The mark indicates that blurring may occur.
When the Subject is not Centered (Shooting with Focus-lock) When your subject is not in the center of your composition, compose your photo after focusing. (Focuslock) Example: Taking a photograph of the castle in the background with the camera focused on a person in front. Shooting range Subject to be focused on Final still image 1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. For how to turn the power on, see P.22. 2. 3. 32 Switch the Mode Selector to 5.
With the shutter half-pressed, move the camera and compose your shot. 5. Gently press the shutter button all the way. Quick Guide 4. Note At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus without moving the camera. This function is useful when a tripod is used. Reference • For details about macro shooting, see P.35. • For details about the AF target shift function, see P.87.
Using the Zoom Function Pressing the Z (Wide angle) button allows you to take a wide-angle picture. Pressing the z (Telephoto) button allows you to take a picture of a subject zoomed in. Wide angle 1. Telephoto With the camera ready to shoot, press the Z button or the z button. You can check the Zoom status on the Zoom Bar of the LCD monitor. 2. Compose your picture and halfpress the shutter release button. 3. Press the shutter release button all the way.
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode) Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). It is good for shooting small subjects because you can get up to one centimeter (1/2 inch) away. Quick Guide 1. With the camera ready to shoot, press the N button. N is displayed momentarily in a large size at the center of the LCD monitor and then at the upper part. 2. Compose your picture and halfpress the shutter release button. 3. Press the shutter release button all the way.
Using the Flash Press the F (Flash) button to switch between flash modes. By default, your camera is set to Flash Off. From the front edge of the lens, the flash’s light reaches about 0.2 to 2.4 m (W) or about 0.14 to 1.85 m (T) when ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO]. Flash Modes 1. 2. Flash Off The flash will not fire. Auto When your subject is poorly lit or backlit, the flash fires automatically.
Shooting with Scenery-Matching If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among eight types of still image modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for that kind of scene. Use when taking portrait pictures. SPORT Use when taking pictures of moving objects. LANDSCAPE Use when you are taking scenery pictures with abundant greens or blue sky. NIGHTSCAPE Use when shooting night scenes. You can also shoot with persons in the frame.
TEXT MODE Use when capturing text images, for example, notes written on the whiteboard at a meeting. Reference To change the shading of text, see P.86. ZOOM MACRO Use when taking a further close-up picture in Macro shooting mode. Using digital zoom allows you to take a closer view than with the ordinary zoom-in function. For detailed operation, see P.39. Note • Optical zoom cannot be used. • You can shoot close-ups within the following distances from the front of the lens.
1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the ! button. The still image mode selection screen appears. Press the !" buttons to select a mode. 4. Press the M/O button. Quick Guide 3. The Mode’s symbol is displayed on the upper part of the LCD monitor. 5. Press the shutter release button. Changing Scene Mode Press the ! button to return to the still image mode selection screen. Returning to Ordinary Shooting Mode 1. Press the ! button to return to the still image mode selection screen. 2. 3.
Using the skew correction function 1. 2. Turn the Mode Selector to 5. Press the ! button. The still image mode selection screen appears. 3. 4. 5. Press the !" buttons to select [SKEW COR MODE]. Press the M/O button. Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject. Immediately after shooting, the area recognized as a correction range is displayed with an orange frame. Up to five areas can be recognized.
Playing Back Checking the image you just took (Quick Review) 1. Quick Guide You can view the image you just took on the LCD monitor. If you are not pleased with the way the photo came out, you can erase it then and there. While still in the Still Image Mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button. The last image you took is displayed on the LCD monitor. In Quick Review Q Button Returns to Shooting Mode. 8 Button Enlarges the displayed still image.
Viewing Your Images In the Playback Mode you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on them. 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 #$ button. To switch the camera from playback mode to still image mode (or movie or voice memo mode), press the Playback button again.
Playing back in the three-frame view A playback view can be divided into three frames. The three-frame view allows you to select a still image to enlarge or delete it. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Quick Guide 1. The last image you took is displayed. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen changes to the three-frame view. The large frame at the center displays the still image now selected. To switch to single-picture display: 1. 2. Press the #$ buttons to select a still image.
About Screen Switching at Playback The playback screen changes as follows: Note If one of the following operations is performed on the three-frame view, the display returns to the ordinary playback screen (single-picture display) and the operation is executed. • Deletion (P.49) • Menu display (P.99) • Movie playback (P.96) • Sound playback (P.98) Reference For how to erase unwanted Images, see P.49.
Thumbnail Display You can view your images in sets of 12. You can then select an image to erase or magnify. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. 2. Quick Guide The last image you took is displayed. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen changes to three-frame view. 3. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. Selected still image The screen is divided into 12 frames and displays 12 still images at once. To display just one photo 1. 2. Use the !"#$ buttons to select an image.
Magnifying Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD Monitor. 1. 2592 × 1944, 2592 × 1728, 2048 × 1536 8 times 1280 × 960 6.7 times 640 × 480 3.4 times Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last image you took is displayed. 2. Press the #$ buttons to display the still image you want to enlarge. 3. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button. The still image is enlarged. In Enlarged View 8 Button Enlarges the displayed still image.
Viewing on a Television 1. Securely connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on the television. Quick Guide You can view still images you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the LCD Monitor. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera. To view still images on a television, follow the steps below.
5. Press the Power button or keep pressing the Playback button for more than one second to turn the camera on. Caution Connecting the AV cable to the camera turns off the LCD monitor display and the speaker output. Note • If you connect the AV cable to your video recorder’s In terminal, you can record what you have shot onto video. • Your camera is set to NTSC playback format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment, etc.
Erasing Erasing Unwanted Files (Still Images/Movies/Sounds) 1. 2. Quick Guide You can erase unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or internal memory. You can erase them in the following three ways: • One file at a time • Deleting all files at once • Select multiple frames and erase together Press the 6 (Playback) button. To erase images one at a time, press the #$ buttons to display the file you want to erase. 3. Press the D (Delete) button. 4.
Erasing Multiple Files at One Time 1. 2. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail) button twice. The screen is divided into 12 frames and displays 12 still images at once. 3. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the image you want to erase and press the D (Delete) button. The trash symbol is displayed in the upper left corner of the image. 4. Repeat Step 3. to select all the still images you wish to erase.
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Chapter 2 A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Direct Printing .................................................. 54 A Variety of Shooting Techniques ................. 59 Shooting with Multi-Shot ................................ 89 Shooting/Playing Back Movies....................... 93 Recording/Playing Back Sound ..................... 97 Other Functions Available in Playback Mode.........
Direct Printing Direct Print Function The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer, by connecting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer. Caution • You cannot print movies (.AVI) with this function. For still images with sounds (.JPG and .WAV), only the still images (.JPG) are printed. • Some printer does not support images taken in Text mode (TIFF).
Printing Still Images You can send still images from the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer to print them. Still images are sent from the internal memory when no SD memory card is loaded or from an SD memory card when one is loaded. Caution Do not disconnect the USB cable during printing. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Note If a printer error message appears during transmission, check the condition of the printer, and take the appropriate action. Printing One or All Still Images 1.
7. Press the !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ button to display the detailed options screen. While “CONNECTING...” is displayed, connection to the printer is still incomplete. When printer connection is completed, “CONNECTING...” disappears and “DIRECT PRINT” appears. Proceed to the next step after the connection is complete. The following items can be selected. Each item appears only when supported by the printer. The items marked * are displayed only when supported by Ricoh printers.
Note To specify the set value as the default value, the next time the camera is connected to the printer, press the ADJ. button when the screen in Step 7 is displayed. Upon appearance of the screen at right, select [Set] and press the M/O button. Select [Cancel] to return to the default setting. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 10.Press the M/O button. The selected still images are sent to the printer and the “Connecting” screen appears. Press the M/O button to cancel the operation.
8. 9. Press the !" buttons to set the number of copies to print. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to select all the still images to be printed and the number of copies for each. 10.Press the M/O 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. While “CONNECTING...” is displayed, connection to the printer is still incomplete. When printer connection is completed, “CONNECTING...” disappears and “DIRECT PRINT” appears.
A Variety of Shooting Techniques Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button The ADJ. button allows exposure correction, white balancing, and ISO sensitivity setting by fewer operations. Two types of functions other than exposure control and white balance can be assigned to the ADJ. button. If a frequently used function is registered, they can be set easily by fewer button operations. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Use the SETUP menu to register a function to the ADJ button (P.115). Settings Using the ADJ.
Shooting Setting Menu The Shooting Setting menu enables you to shoot pictures by setting the items listed in the table below. *Among the choices listed in the table below, default values at purchase are enclosed in [ ]. Setting Option Refer to PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2592(5M), N2592(5M), F3:2(5M), F2048(3M), N2048(3M), F1280(1M), [N1280(1M)], N640(VGA) P.62 FOCUS [MULTI AF], SPOT AF, MF, SNAP, A P.66 PHOTOMETRY [MULTI], CENTER, SPOT P.69 SHARPNESS SHARP, [NORMAL], SOFT P.70 CONT.
Using the Shooting Setting Menu 1. With the camera ready to shoot, press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 2. Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. The setting items are provided on 4 screens. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback When the " button is pressed at the bottom item, the next screen appears. To select a screen by screen number: 1. Press the # button to select a screen number on the left of the screen. 2.
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The size of a stored still image and movie file depends on picture quality and size settings. In Picture Quality Mode, there are two types, N (Normal) and F (Fine). Types of Modes You Can Select Symbol Mode Description Normal Mode The compression ratio is high, resulting in a small file. Normally, shooting is done in this mode.
1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select a picture quality/image size. 5. Press the M/O or $ button. 6. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the M/O button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Picture Quality/Image Size settings are completed.
Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS: MULTI AF/SPOT AF) If you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically (AF). The camera automatically measures the distances to a maximum of five AF areas among 17 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area (MULTI AF), preventing the central area of the subject from becoming out of focus and allowing you to shoot with a minimum number of out-of-focus pictures.
Changing the Auto Focusing Mode (MULTI AF/SPOT AF) 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [FOCUS] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select [MULTI AF] or [SPOT AF]. 5. Press the M/O button or # button. 6. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press the M/O button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 3. Now you are finished with the focus setting. The Shooting Setting menu closes.
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS:MF) If the camera fails in focusing automatically, you can focus manually (Manual Focus: MF). Manual focusing allows shooting at a fixed distance. Note • In Scene Mode, manual focus can be used only when [ZOOM MACRO] or [SKEW CORRECTION] is selected. • Manual focusing can focus the camera also on an object that requires macro shooting. Setting Manual Focusing 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3.
Shooting with Manual Focusing 1. Press the " button as required. Pressing the " button enlarges the display for easy focusing. 2. Press the $ button to set the focus bar/zoom bar display to the focus bar. 3. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Each time the $ button is pressed, the focus bar and the zoom bar appear alternately. Press the z and Z buttons for focusing. Pressing the z button adjusts the focus to farther objects. Pressing the Z button adjusts the focus to closer objects.
Shooting at a Fixed Distance (FOCUS:SNAP/Infinity) The shooting distance can be set to short distance or infinity. Infinity is useful to shoot a distant view. To shoot with the shooting distance fixed, follow the steps below. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [FOCUS] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select [SNAP] or [A] (Infinity). Selecting [SNAP] will fix the shooting distance to 2.5 meters.
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTER, and SPOT. Types of Modes You Can Select Mode Description (No Symbol) MULTI 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 definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the M/O or # button. Sharpness settings are complete. 6. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the M/O button.
Setting Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH) Color depth of the shot still image can be selected from Normal, Vivid, Neutral, and B&W. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. Press the " button to select [COLOR DEPTH] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select the color depth. 5. Press the M/O or # button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 3. This completes the color depth setting. 6.
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots, with the specified exposure value as standard, at three exposure levels, at -0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV. Note This function is not available when shooting with sound. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select [ON].
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. This is useful if the appropriate white balance cannot be judged. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. 3. Press the " button to select [AUTO BRACKET] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select [WB-BKT]. 5. Press the M/O or # button.
Note • This function is not available for Multi-Shot shooting (P.89) and Auto Bracket shooting (P.72). • The flash cannot be used. • Time Exposure (P.75) is set to OFF. • If [B&W] is set for [COLOR DEPTH], the white balance bracket can be set but does not become valid. Reference For how to change the White Balance, see P.81.
Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) You can select an exposure time of 1, 2, 4 or 8 seconds. By using long time exposure, you can capture the track of moving subjects such as fireworks and car lights, when you shoot a night scene. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. 3. Press the " button to select [TIME EXPOSURE] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select the exposure time. 5. 6. Press the M/O or # button.
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 5 seconds to 3 hours, in increments of 5 seconds. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [INTERVAL] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to specify the length of time. 5.
8. Press the shutter release button. A picture is taken every time the fixed interval elapses. 9. To stop shooting, press the M/O button. Interval Shooting settings are cleared when the power is turned off. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Caution If the time until the next shooting is set longer on the shooting menu than the time for interval shooting, the shooting interval becomes longer than that for interval shooting.
2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) You can shoot a still image with a voice memo. Voice recording can continue for up to eight seconds. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [IMAGE WITH SOUND] and press the $ button. 4. 5. 6. Press the !" buttons to select [ON]. Press the M/O or # button. If you pressed the # button in step 5, press also the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu disappears. 7.
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 M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [DATE IMPRINT] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 5. Press the M/O or # button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 3. The Date Imprint settings are completed. 6.
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. Normally, if your subject is centered, backlight compensation is automatically activated, and you can shoot with correct exposure. However, in the following cases, or when you intentionally want to change the exposure, you can change the exposure setting. Exposure can be specified in the range from -2.0 to +2.0.
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) Adjust the white balance so that a white subject may be reproduced as white. At purchase, the White Balance is set to “AUTO”; normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is having difficulty determining the white balance when shooting an object of a single color or under several light sources, you can change the setting. Types of Modes You Can Select Mode Description AUTO Auto Make adjustments automatically.
Setting the White Balance Manually (Manual Setting) 1. 2. 3. 4. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the ADJ. Button. Press the #$ buttons until the White Balance menu appears. Press the !" buttons to select (Manual Setting). 5. Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture. 6. Press the DISP. button. White Balance is set. 7. Press the M/O button. The setting of white balance is completed and the LCD monitor displays a marking.
Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING) The ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive to light the film is. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is suitable for shooting an object in a dark place or moving fast and suppresses blurring. However, the images become rough. For higher or lower sensitivity, you can select from the following six levels: AUTO, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800 1. 2.
Limiting the Shutter Release Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT) The maximum shutter release speed can be limited to the following: 1/8 second, 1/4 second, 1/2 second When this function is set to [OFF], the maximum shutter release speed is 1 second. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [SLOW SHUTTER LMT] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select the shutter release speed limit. 5. 6.
Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) To return the Shooting Setting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below. 1. 2. 3. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. 4. Make sure that [YES] is selected, and then press the M/O button. Press the M/O button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Press the !" button to select [RESTORE DEFAULTS] and press the $ button.
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) You can change the shading of text for shooting in Text Mode of Scene Mode. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT. To change the setting, use either the Shooting Setting menu or the ADJ. button. This section explains easy ways with the ADJ. button. When using the Shooting Setting menu, see “Using the Shooting Setting Menu” (P.61). 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the ! button. The still image mode selection screen appears. 3.
Using the AF Target Shift Function At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (P.32) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with locked focus. The AF target shift function allows you to shift the cross at the center of the LCD monitor to the subject with the !"#$ buttons for focusing. 1.
tUsing the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 5. Press the t (Self-timer) button. The LCD monitor displays the Self-timer symbol. The “10” to the right of the symbol indicates the number of seconds. In this case, if you press the shutter button, the camera will shoot after 10 seconds. 3. Press the shutter release button.
Shooting with Multi-Shot If you switch to Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images. Multi-shot can be classified into the following types: A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback CONT (Multi-Shot) As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. The still images are recorded one file each, just as in normal shooting. S (Stream) Multi-Shot With just one full-press of the shutter, you can take 16 consecutive shots at intervals of 1/7.5 second in about 2.2 seconds.
Note • When shooting with S Multi- or M Multi-Shot, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to AUTO even if it is set to 64,100. • The maximum number of images that can be shot in the Multi-Shot mode depends on the image size setting as follows: • The numbers of images that can be shot in the Multi-Shot mode with the built-in memory are as shown in the table below.
CONT 7. Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button. As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. 8. Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop recording. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback To playback consecutive images shot in Multi-Shot mode, turn the camera to playback mode (see P.42) and select the still image with the #$ buttons for playback. SCONT (S Multi-Shot) 7. Compose your picture, then press the shutter button.
Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode While still images (16 frames in a file) taken by SCONT or MCONT are displayed, one of the 16 frames can be displayed in an enlarged view. While viewing an enlarged frame image, you can switch between frames. To view a shot from S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed. 2.
Shooting/Playing Back Movies 3 Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with sound. You can select the image size, either 320 × 240 or 160 × 120 pixels. You can select number of frames shot per second (frame rate), either 30 or 15. Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file. Switch the Mode Selector to 3 (Movie Mode). 2. Press the shutter release button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 1. The camera starts recording. Recording continues until you press the shutter button again. 3.
Caution • While shooting movies, operation sounds may be recorded. • The maximum recording time per shooting depends on your card. Even if you are within the maximum recording time, recording may end depending on your card. Note • The flash cannot be used. • While shooting movies, only Digital Zoom can be used. • At the time you press the shutter button in Step 2, the shot comes into focus and the white balance is automatically fixed.
Setting the Frame Rate The number of shot frames per second (frame rate) in Movie Mode can be selected from 30 and 15. 1. 2. Switch the Mode Selector to 3. Press the M/O button. The shooting setting menu appears. Press the " button to select [FRAME RATE] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" button to select [30 FPS] or [15 FPS]. 5. 6. Press the M/O or # button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 3. If the # button was pressed in Step 5, press the M/O button.
Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image. 2. Move to the movie you want to view using the #$ buttons. Press the $ button to display the next file. Press the # button to display the previous file. 3. Press the ADJ. button. Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Recording/Playing Back Sound 2 Recording Sound (Voice Memo) You can record sound. Recorded data is stored as a WAV file. Switch the Mode Selector to 2 (Voice Memo Mode). 2. Press the shutter release button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 1. Sound recording starts. 3. Press the shutter release button to stop recording. Note The voice recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card. The table below shows the available recording time.
Playing Back Sound To playback sounds, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed. 2. Press the #$ buttons to select a sound file for playback (speaker icon). Press the $ button to display the next file. Press the # button to display the previous file. 3. Press the ADJ. button. Playback begins. 98 Fast Forward Press the z button during playback. Rewind Press the Z button during playback. Pause/Playback Press the ADJ. button.
Other Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Setting Menu The Playback menu provides the functions shown in the table below: Setting Option SLIDE SHOW Refer to P.100 Select/Deselect 1 FILE, Select/Deselect ALL FILES, Select Multi-files P.101 DPOF Select/Deselect 1 FILE, Select/Deselect ALL FILES, Select Multi-files P.104 RESIZE 1280, 640 COPY TO CARD A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback PROTECT P.107 P.108 Note The SETUP menu can be accessed from within the Playback Setting menu.
Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can show the recorded still images, movies, and sound files sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed. 2. Press the M/O button. The Playback menu appears. 3. Make sure that [SLIDE SHOW] is selected, and then press the $ button. The slide show starts and files are played back in order.
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) You can protect files from being accidentally deleted. Caution Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted completely if you format the memory where the files are stored. Protecting Files Press the 6 (Playback) button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 1. The last shot taken is displayed. 2. Press the #$ buttons to display the file you want to protect. 3. Press the M/O button. The Playback Setting menu appears. 4.
Protection is applied and the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. 1. 2. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the M/O button. The Playback menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and press the $ button. 4. Press the !" button to select [ALL FILES]. 5. Make sure that [SELECT] is selected, and then press the M/O button.
Protecting Multiple Files at Once To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below. 1. 2. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail) button twice. The screen is divided into 12 frames and displays 12 still images at once. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first file of the selection. 4. Press the M/O button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 3. The Playback menu appears. 5. Press the " button to select [PROTECT] and press the $ button. 6.
Using a Printing Service (DPOF) The still images recorded on an SD Memory Card can be printed out if you take them to a shop that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, it is necessary to make settings required for printing. These settings are called DPOF (Dee-Pof) settings. The DPOF setting specifies one print per still image. However, if multiple images are selected for batch setting, you can specify the number of copies to print. Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed 1. 2.
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 M/O button. The Playback 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 M/O button. A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback 3.
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF setting for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. 1. 2. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the 9 (Thumbnail) button twice. The screen is partitioned into twelve segments to display the thumbnails of files. 3. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first still image for which you wish to make the DPOF setting. 4. Press the M/O button. The Playback menu appears. 5. Press the " button to select [DPOF] and press the $ button.
Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to additionally create a file of a different image size. Caution You can resize only still images and still images with voice memos. Movies cannot be resized. Note Original Resized F2592/N2592/3:2/F2048/N2048 N1280 F1280/N1280 N640 A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback • The following types of resizing are possible: N640 • The ratio of width to height of the [3:2] image is 3:2.
Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in internal memory onto an SD Memory Card at once. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Camera Off. Insert an SD Memory Card. Turn the camera on. Press the 6 (Playback) button. Press the M/O button. The Playback Setting menu appears. 6. Press the " button to select [COPY TO CARD] and press the $ button.
Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings...........................
Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu You can change camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the Shooting Setting menu (see P.60) or Playback Setting menu (see P.99). The SETUP menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below. Among the choices listed in the table below, default values at purchase are enclosed in [ ]. Setting Option FORMAT [CARD] P.112 FORMAT [INT. MEM.] P.113 LCD BRIGHTNESS P.114 ADJ BTN. SET.1*1 ADJ BTN. SET.
Using the SETUP Menu To display and use the Setup menu, follow the steps below. Note For some functions, the choice selection method may not be as explained here. For detailed operation, see the explanation of each function. 1. Press the M/O button. The Shooting Setting menu (or the Playback menu) appears. 2. Press the $ button. The setup menu appears. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. Changing Camera Settings 3. The setting items are provided on 4 screens.
Formatting the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD]) If the error message “This card cannot be used” is displayed, or if you have formatted a card with a computer or some other device, it will be necessary to format the SD Memory Card prior to use. Formatting is the process of preparing a card so image data can be written on it. Caution If you format a card that still has images stored on it, the images will be lost. Reference For how to format internal memory, see P.113.
Formatting Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) If an error message “Format the internal memory” is displayed, it will be necessary to format the internal memory prior to use. Caution Formatting the internal memory erases all of the images recorded in the memory. If you have images that you do not want to erase stored on the internal memory, please contact the Ricoh Service offices prior to formatting it. To format internal memory, follow the steps below. Changing Camera Settings 1.
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) To adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor, follow the steps below. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] and press the $ button. The LCD Brightness Adjustment bar appears. 3. Press the !" buttons to adjust the brightness. Moving it to the side makes it darker. Moving it to the side makes it brighter.
Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ. BTN. SET. 1/2) Pressing the ADJ. button allows you to display the screens for setting the exposure and white balance with a small number of button operations. Using the [ADJ. BTN. SET. 1] or [ADJ. BTN. SET. 2] option allows you to add a function that can be activated by pressing the ADJ. button. Refer to OFF *[ADJ. BTN. SET. 2] at the time of purchase - ISO SETTING *[ADJ. BTN. SET. 1] at the time of purchase P.83 QUALITY (PIC/QUALITY) P.
Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) If you do not operate the camera for the set period of time, it will shut off automatically (Auto Power-off) to conserve battery power. At the time of purchase, Auto Power-Off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting. Possible Settings OFF (The Auto Power-Off function does not work) 1 Minute *Setting upon purchase 5 Minutes 30 Minutes To change the Auto Power-Off setting, follow the steps below. 1. Display the setup menu.
Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) During operation, the camera generates four types of sounds: start sound, shutter release sound, focus sound, and beep sound. Start sound : Sound when the camera power is turned on. Shutter release sound : Sound when the shutter button is pressed. Focus sound : When the focus is set, the camera generates the focus sound. Beep Sound : If an impossible operation is attempted, the camera generates the beep sound.
Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS) The beep sound volume can be changed. Possible Settings F F F (Mute) J F F (Small) J J F (Medium) *Setting upon purchase J J J (Large) To change the beep sound volume, follow the steps below: 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [VOL. SETTINGS] and press the $ button. 3. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 4. 5. Press the M/O or # button.
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) Immediately after pressing the shutter button, the still image taken is displayed for a moment so you can check it. At purchase, Confirmation Time is set to 0.5 seconds, but this can be changed. Possible Settings OFF (Photo not displayed for confirmation) 0.5 Seconds *Setting upon purchase 1 Second 2 Seconds Changing Camera Settings 3 Seconds To change Confirmation Time, follow the steps below. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.111.
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD Memory Card or in internal memory, with a consecutively numbered file name automatically assigned. When you are switching SD Memory Cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering from the previously loaded SD Memory Card. Possible Settings ON (Continue numbering) File names will be automatically assigned to still images you take, in the format of “R” followed by 7 digits, from R0010001.
Note • When you are recording to internal memory, file names are assigned just as when [SEQUENTIAL NO.] is set to [OFF]. • When transferring images to a computer using RICOH Gate La (P.143), if a file with the same name already exists in the destination folder of the computer, the file being transferred is renamed and saved to prevent overwriting the existing file. • When an image has been transferred to a computer using a mass storage device (P.146), it is saved as a file named “RIMG****.
Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. The date/time setting on the SETUP menu is explained here. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [DATE SETTINGS] and press the $ button. 3. Press !"#$ to set the year, month, date and time. If you hold down the ! or " button, you can increase/decrease the value quickly. 4. In [FORMAT], choose the date and time format. 5.
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/ ) You can change the language displayed on the LCD Monitor. Possible Settings (Japanese) ENGLISH (English) *Setting upon purchase DEUTSCH (German) FRANÇAIS (French) ITALIANO (Italian) ESPAÑOL (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) Changing Camera Settings (Traditional Chinese) (Korean) To change the display language, follow the steps below. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.111. 2.
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE) You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cable that came with your camera. Your camera is set to NTSC video format (used in Japan and other countries) for use with television equipment, etc. If the equipment you want to connect to uses PAL format (used in Europe and elsewhere), then switch your camera to PAL format before connecting.
Changing the Setting of Step Zooming (STEP ZOOM) The focal length with optical zooming can be fixed to any of seven levels (28, 35, 50, 85, 105, 135, and 160 mm as converted equivalent to 35 mm cameras) (Step Zoom). Possible Settings OFF *Setting upon purchase ON To set whether to use step zooming (ON) or not (OFF), follow the steps below. Changing Camera Settings 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [STEP ZOOM] and press the $ button. 3.
Displaying a Setting Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.) You can set the icon of a changed function to blink or a warning message indicating a change will be displayed at power-on for about 5 seconds if the initial settings are changed for the following functions. • • • • • White Balance Focus ISO Setting Exposure Comp. Time Exposure If you operate a camera button while an icon is blinking, the icon stops blinking and lights steadily.
Changing the USB Communication System (USB Connection) If the USB communication system is changed (by selecting [MASS STR] at [USB CONNECTION] on the Setup menu), files in the camera can be browsed and transferred from the camera to your computer through the USB cable without installing the accessory application or USB driver. Usually, select [ORIGINAL]. When [ORIGINAL] is set, you can transfer images to your computer using the supplied RICOH Gate La.
To change the USB communication system, follow the steps below: 1. Display the setup menu. For the operating procedure, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [USB CONNECTION] and press the $ button. 3. Press the !" button to select a value. 4. 5. Press the M/O or # button. If the # button was pressed in Step 4, press the M/O button. These settings are used until they are changed the next time. Reference For how to transfer images using RICOH Gate La, see P.143.
To transfer images in Mass Storage Mode, follow the steps below: 1. Change [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the Setup menu. 2. 3. Make sure that the camera power is off. 4. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of the camera. Connect the accessory USB cable to a USB port of your computer. 5. Example of the display in Windows XP Changing Camera Settings The camera power becomes on. Your computer automatically reads a file necessary for recognizing the camera as a drive.
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer (Windows) This display is an example for Windows XP. The terms are different for other OS but the operations are the same. 1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon at the right end of the task bar. 2. Select [USB Large-capacity Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 3. Check that [USB Large-capacity Storage Device] is selected and click [OK]. 4. 5. Click [OK]. Unplug the USB cable. Disconnect the Camera from Your Computer (Macintosh) 1. 2.
Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) Icons on the shooting screen are enlarged. Under this setting, the following icons are enlarged: • Flash • Macro Shooting • Self Timer • White Balance • Focus • Exposure Compensation • ISO Sensitivity Changing Camera Settings If icons are enlarged, the following items are not displayed: • Zoom Bar/Focus Bar • Date/Time • Sharpness • Color Depth To enlarge icons on the shooting screen, follow the steps below: 1. Display the setup menu.
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Chapter 4 Installing Software (Downloading Images to Your Computer) Installing the Provided Software (For Windows)...134 Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh)......................................................
Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can download images from the camera. Note • If a file with the same name already exists at the destination, it is overwritten. If you do not want the file to be overwritten, rename the file or transfer images to another folder. • To download images from the camera to your computer without having to install the software, change [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the camera (P.127).
Software that can be installed from the Caplio Software CD-ROM Once you insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, the following screen appears automatically: Description (Refer to) Install the Software Use this button to install software required for handling the camera and images. P.139 P.141 Browse User’s Manual (Software Version) Use this button to display the Software User Guide (PDF). P.137 Browse CD-ROM Content Use this button to display the list of files contained on the CDROM.
Reference The camera is provided with software ImageMixer that allows you to display and edit images from your computer. For how to use ImageMixer, click the [?] button on the ImageMixer window and see the displayed manual. For the latest information about the ImageMixer, access the Web page of Pixela Co., Ltd. (http://www.imagemixer.com). Note The WinASPI installer starts during installation of ImageMixer. WinASPI is required when creating a Video CD using ImageMixer.
When [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)] is clicked: The Software User Guide (PDF file) on the Caplio Software CD-ROM can be displayed on your computer screen. If you are a Windows user and have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, simply double-click [View Software User Guide]. If not installed, Acrobat Reader should be installed (see P.149). When [Browse CD-ROM] is clicked: You can check folders and files on the CD-ROM.
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer’s user manual.
Installing the Software on Your Computer Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer.
5. 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 appears to indicate that all software applications have been installed. 7. 8. Click [Finish]. Restart your computer. Reference For how to remove (uninstall) the software, see P.151.
Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite Reference For how to use DeskTopBinder Lite, refer to the Beginner’s Guide, the Setup Guide, and the DeskTopBinder Lite - Auto Document Link Guide (all PDF files) that are installed with DeskTopBinder Lite. Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated.
6. 7. Click [OK]. Click [DeskTopBinder Lite]. The DeskTopBinder Lite installer starts. Install DeskTopBinder Lite following the messages displayed on the screen. When the screen where you verify digital ID is displayed, click OK. Caution • When capturing images from the camera using the Auto Document link of the DeskTopBinder Lite, deselect the [Automatically save on connection] check box in the [Optional Settings] dialog box displayed by selecting [Optional Settings] on the [RICOH Gate La Settings] menu.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Downloading Images Using RICOH Gate La 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 (P.127). If [MASS STR] is selected, change it to [ORIGINAL]. 1. 2. Make sure the camera power is off. 3. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera.
For Windows XP The first time you connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen will appear. 1. Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)]. 2. Insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. Installation of the WIA Driver automatically starts. If the CD-ROM is already on your computer when the [Found New Hardware Wizard] window is displayed, simply click [Next] to start installation.
3. Select [RICOH Gate La], check [Always use this program for this action] check box, and then click [OK]. Installing Software To load images from the camera with assistance from the Windows XP Scanner and Camera Wizard, select [Scanner and Camera Wizard].
Transferring Images in Mass Storage Mode Caution Windows 98/98 SE and Mac OS 8.6 are not compatible with Mass Storage Mode. 1. Change [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the Setup menu. For more details, see P.127. At the time of purchase, [ORIGINAL] is selected. 2. 3. Make sure that the camera power is off. 4. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera. Connect the accessory USB cable to a USB port of your computer. Your camera turns on.
Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer (Windows) The display is an example of Windows XP. The terms are different for other operating systems but the operations are the same. 1. Click the Remove Hardware Safely icon at the right end of the task bar. 2. Select [USB Large-capacity Storage Device] and click [Stop]. 3. Check that [USB Large-capacity Storage Device] is selected and click [OK]. 4. Click [OK]. 1.
Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card It is possible to download images from an SD memory card to the computer via a PC card slot or card reader. To load an SD memory Card into a PC card slot or card reader, use the PC card adapter. Images in an SD Memory Card Images are stored in an SD Memory Card in a hierarchy shown below. Image files Note If the card reader is SD memory card compatible (directly loadable), no PC card adapter is required.
Installing Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to display the operation manual (PDF file). If the computer is running under Windows, Acrobat Reader can be installed. Acrobat Reader need not be installed if already installed on your computer. Caution • 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.
Installing DirectX DirectX is a program to play a movie file by the ImageMixer. This camera requires DirectX 8.1 or later to play movie files in Windows. If you have an earlier version installed, please install the updated version available on the accompanying CD-ROM. For Windows XP, installation of DirectX is not needed because the updated version is already installed. Caution • Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable.
Uninstalling the Software Caution • 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 the ImageMixer and the DeskTopBinder Lite and then uninstall either one, camera connection to the computer may fail. In this case, uninstall both [Caplio Software] and [Caplio Software S] and then install only the required one. 1. 2. 3.
Uninstalling the ImageMixer Caution • 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. 152 1. 2. 3. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. 4. 5. 6. Select [ImageMixer] and then click [Change/Remove]. Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP]).
Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can download images from the camera. Reference For how to download images from the camera into your computer, see the Software User Guide available from the Caplio Software CD-ROM. For how to display the Software User Guide, see P.154. 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, double-clicking the [Caplio Installer] icon displays the screen on the right. Item Name Description Installing the Software Use this button to install software required for handling the camera and images. Browse User’s Manual (Software Version) Use this button to display the Software User Guide (PDF). When [Install the Software] is clicked: The software will be installed.
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer’s user manual. Operating System Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2/Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4 Macintosh A USB port standard-equipped Apple Macintosh Series Internal Memory Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 96 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended) Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) Application Allocated Memory (For Mac OS 8.
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio Software CDROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the OS 9 folder. The [Installer] icon appears. 3. Double-click [Installer]. The “Installer” window opens. 4. 5. 6. Click [Install the Software]. Click [OK]. Click [Install]. When installation finishes, a message appears to inform you that it is necessary to restart your Macintosh. 7. Click [Continue].
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4) 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Open the Mac OS X folder. The [Caplio Mounter.pkg] icon appears. 3. Double-click [Caplio Mounter.pkg]. The Installer starts. A screen appears prompting you to enter the administrator’s password. 4. Click the key icon. An authentication window appears. Installing Software 5. Enter the administrator’s name and password, and then click [OK]. 6.
7. Click the destination volume you want, and then click [Continue]. 8. Click [Install]. When installation finishes, a message appears to inform you that it is necessary to restart your Macintosh. 9. Click [Continue Installation]. The software is installed, and after a while an Installation Complete message appears. 10.Click [Restart]. Your Macintosh restarts. Note To remove (uninstall) the software: 1. Start [Caplio Mounter] in [Applications] folder. 2. Select [Uninstall] in [File] menu.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ............................................ 160 Appendices .................................................... 167 Caution Never use any battery other than the specified one. Reference For the applicable battery, see P.16.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Camera Power Supply Symptom Cause Remedy Refer to The power does not come Battery is not loaded or is exhausted. Load the rechargeable battery correctly. P.19 on. Recharge the battery as required. Use P.20 the AC adapter as required. Recharge or P.169 use the AC Adapter. The battery is unacceptable. Use the dedicated rechargeable battery. P.16 Never use any other batteries. The AC Adapter is not connected correctly. Reconnect it properly. P.
Remedy Refer to Symptom Cause Battery runs out quickly. It is being used in extreme high or low temperatures. - Many shots are being taken in dark places inside, requiring flash. - - Cause Remedy Refer to Shooting Symptom The camera does not Battery is not loaded or is exhausted. Recharge the rechargeable battery or shoot even if you press use the AC Adapter. the shutter release button. P.16 P.19 P.169 The power is not on.
Symptom Cause Remedy A picture is blurred. You moved the camera when pressing the shutter release button. Hold the camera with your elbows tight on your body. Use a tripod. When shooting in a dark place (ex. Use the flash. indoor), the shutter speed slows down Raise the ISO sensitivity. and pictures become easily blurred. The flash does not fire. Or Flashing is prohibited in the following the flash cannot recharge.
Refer to Symptom Cause Remedy The date, or recording information does not appear. The screen display function is set to No Display. Press the DISP. button and switch display. P.25 The brightness of the LCD You are using it in a dark place or Monitor changes during when Auto Focus range and AF. surrounding brightness are different. This is normal. - There is a vertical smear on the image. This is normal. - Remedy Refer to This is a phenomenon that occurs when a bright subject is shot.
Other Problems Symptom Cause Remedy Refer to Cannot load the Memory Card. The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.20 Even when the camera’s buttons are pressed, it does not operate. Battery is running low. Recharge the rechargeable battery or use the AC Adapter. P.16 P.19 P.169 Camera malfunction. Press the Power button to turn the power P.22 off, and then press the Power button to turn the power on again. Remove the battery and load it again.
Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 When software for Ricoh’s digital camera is used on a PC with Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed, the following warning message may appear at software activation or USB connection. With this in mind, refer to the following: 1. Check the information provided on the message screen to make sure that it comes from a reputable source, and then click the [Unblock] button.
If you clicked the [Keep Blocking] button: Follow the steps below to check to see the Windows Firewall settings. 1. 2. Click [Start] and then [Control Panel]. Double-click [Windows Firewall]. If [Windows Firewall] is not displayed, click [Switch to Classic Display] at the upper left of the window. 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].
Appendices A. Specifications General Video Signal Format NTSC, PAL Power Source Voltage Rechargeable Battery (3.7 V) × 1 External Part (AC Adapter); 3.8 V External Dimensions 95.0 mm (W) × 53.0 mm (H) × 26.
• ISO Sensitivity AUTO, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800 Distance Control • AF Method Normal Shooting: External Passive/CCD method; Macro: CCD method • AF Measurement Range Normal: approx. 0.3 m - infinity. Macro: approx. 0.01 m - infinity Internal Flash • Method Flashmatic • Shooting Distance Approx. 0.2 to 2.4 m (W), Approx. 0.14 to 1.85 m (T) (ISO: AUTO) • Operating Modes Flash Off/Auto/Red-eye reduction/Forced flash/Slow synchro • Date Maintain Time Approx.
B. Optional Accessories The Caplio R30 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item Model Remarks AC Adapter AC-4c Used for power supply from a home outlet to the camera. Rechargeable Battery DB-60 Rechargeable battery for use with this camera. Battery Charger BJ-6 Used to recharge the rechargeable battery (DB-60). Soft Case SC-60 Used to store your camera.
Removing the AC Adapter Make sure the camera is turned off before removing the AC Adapter. 1. 2. 3. Unplug the power plug from the outlet. Remove the battery. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. C. Combination of Scene Mode and Function Depending on the Scene Mode, the way functions work may differ from when in normal shooting mode. Refer to the table below.
D. Menu Items By Mode Movie Mode Setting Option Refer to MOVIE SIZE [320], 160 P.62 FRAME RATE 15 FPS, [30 FPS] P.95 FOCUS [MULTI AF], SPOT AF, MF, SNAP, A P.66 WHITE BALANCE [AUTO], (Daylight), (Tungsten light 2), (Overcast), P.81 (Tungsten light), (Fluorescent light), (Manual Setting) PORTRAIT SPORT LANDSCAPE NIGHTSCAPE SKEW COR. TEXT MODE ZOOM MACRO HIGH SENSITIVITY Scene Mode O O O O O - O O P.62 SIZE - - - - - O - - P.
E. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off Power-off may reset some function settings to their defaults. The table below indicates whether or not the function will be reset to its defaults upon poweroff. Mode Function The current setting is kept: O, Restored: × Setup DATE SETTINGS O AUTO POWER OFF O BEEP SOUND O SEQUENTIAL NO. O LCD CONFIRM. O VOL. SETTINGS O LCD BRIGHTNESS O LANGUAGE O VIDEO OUT MODE O ADJ. BUTT. SET1 ADJ. BUTT.
Mode Playback Function The current setting is kept: O, Restored: × FLASH O MACRO SHOOTING × DENSITY (Text Mode) O SLOW SHUTTER LMT O MOVIE SIZE (Movie Mode) O Frame Rate O SIZE (Text Mode) O Maximum brightness O VOLUME O F. Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded in the internal memory and onto an SD memory card at various image size and picture quality settings.
Mode Picture Quality Movie Image Size IN 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 15FPS 320 × 240 1 min 17 s 1 min 27 s 2 min 59 s 6 min 3s 12 min 4s 24 min 19 s 46 min 47 s 30FPS 320 × 240 39 s 44 s 1 min 31 s 3 min 4s 6 min 7s 12 min 19 s 23 min 42 s 15FPS 160 × 120 4 min 38 s 5 min 16 s 10 min 47 s 21 min 49 s 43 min 29 s 87 min 37 s 168 min 30 s 30FPS 160 × 120 2 min 26 s 2 min 46 s 5 min 40 s 11 min 27 s 23 min 50 s 46 min 1s 88 min 31 s 56 min 45 s 64 min 36 s 132 m
H. Cautions on Use • 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. • Firing the flash consecutively may heat the firing unit.
I. Care and Storage Care • Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer. • When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your fingers, and either use a blower (available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off. • After use at the beach or around chemicals, wipe it off particularly carefully. • In the unlikely event that your camera fails to work properly, please consult your Ricoh Repair Center.
J. Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the LCD Monitor, take the corresponding action. Error Message Cause and Action Page INSERT CARD No card is loaded. Insert a card. P.20 SET THE DATE ON THE SETUP MENU The date is not set. Set the date. P.122 FILE NUMBER OVER The file number limit has been exceeded. Please use another card, or delete unwanted files. P.120 UNMATCHED FILE The camera cannot display this file. Check the file contents on your computer, and then delete the file.
K. Warranty and Servicing 1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the camera or your nearest Ricoh service office. Please note that you will be not be reimbursed for the cost of bringing the camera to the Ricoh service office. 2.
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 ......................................... 11, 169 Acrobat Reader ......................................... 137 ADJ. Button ................................................. 59 Auto Bracket ............................................... 72 AUTO POWER OFF ................................. 116 Auto Power Off ............................................ 22 AV Cable ............................................... 10, 47 B BEEP SOUND ..........................................
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