3. Please read as needed: Operation Manual (this manual) This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio GX. To get the most out of your Caplio GX, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary.
Contents Using These Manuals ... 2 Using This Guide... 2 Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started Checking that Everything is Packed... 8 Optional Accessories... 9 Names of Parts ... 9 How to Use the Mode Dial ... 11 Using the up/down dial...
Connecting the Camera to a Computer ... 134 For Windows XP... 134 Downloading Pictures to Your Computer... 136 For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP ... 136 How to Use RICOH Gate La... 137 Starting ... 137 Quitting ... 137 Restarting ... 137 The RICOH Gate La Window ... 137 How to Use the Optional Settings ...
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ... 164 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 ... 165 For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3... 166 How to Use RICOH Gate La ... 167 Starting ... 167 Quitting ... 167 Restarting ... 167 The RICOH Gate La Window ...
Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started This section explains how to get your camera ready, from taking it out of the package to preparing to shoot.
Checking that Every- thing is Packed The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed. Caplio GX AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) Handstrap AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV unit.
Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4a) 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. Battery Charger (BJ-2) Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) Other products sold separately: •...
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Rear View Left Side, looking from the front Bottom 1. Flash Lamp 2. Auto Focus Lamp 3. Viewfinder 4. Power Button (see P.17) 5. Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button (see P.46) 6. z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button (see P.46) 7. # Button/Q (Quick Review) Button (see P.84) 8.
How to Use the Mode Dial The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera. The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and play- back (still image viewing). Turn the Mode Dial to the sym- bol of the mode you want to use.
• AA Nickel Batteries (available in stores) These batteries are not rechargeable. However, they last a long time as com- pared with AA Alkaline Batteries when used with a digital camera. • Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) This is economical because you can recharge and discharge it, and use it over and over again.
• Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used. • Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. • The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6) depends on the brand and the storage time from the date of production.
Using the Recharge- able Battery The rechargeable battery (DB-43) is another option for powering this camera. This battery is convenient because it can be used over and over again by recharging, and the bat- tery power lasts long. Inserting the Rechargeable Battery If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries.
• Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. • Use the battery charger BJ-2 (sold sepa- rately) to recharge the battery. • Store the removed battery in a dry cool place.
Open the power (DC input) cable cover and take the cable out. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Plug the power cord into an out- let. • Be sure to firmly attach cables and plug in cords.
Turning the Power On/ The camera is switched On and Off as fol- lows. Turning the Camera On Press the power button. After the start sound, the flash lamp and auto-focus lamp blink alternately for sev- eral seconds. When the power is turned on for the first time after purchase, the setting screens for language and date/time are displayed sequentially.
Inserting an SD Mem- ory Card (Available in Stores) You can record the still images and movies you have taken in the camera's internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). Protecting your images from being deleted If you move the SD mem- ory card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still...
Make sure the card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. When loading the SD Memory Card, take care not to get any dirt on the card's metal parts.
How to Use the LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for playing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and settings are displayed on the screen of the LCD Monitor. Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures (When the shutter release button is half-pressed) Still Image Mode...
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Symbol 5. Flash Mode Types * A musical note is dis- played for an image shot with sound. 6.PHOTOMETRY (No Display) Center Spot 7. Macro Shooting 8. Picture Quality Non-Compressed Fine Normal 9. Remaining Number of (Value) Still Images 10. Image Size (Setting Value) 11.
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16. Battery 17.Zoom Bar 18. Self-timer 19. Date/Time 20. INTERVAL Interval 21. Camera Shake 22. Aperture Value 23. Shutter Speed 24. Remaining Recording (Value) Time 25. Recording Time (Value) 26. Manual Exposure Indi- cator • The following symbols and corresponding numerals are displayed in orange if the initial setting is changed: WHITE BALANCE FOCUS...
The Screen During Playback Still Image Mode 1. PROTECT 2. DPOF 3. Playback data source 4. Mode Types * A musical note is displayed for an image shot with sound. 5. Picture Quality Non-Compressed Fine Normal 6. Number of Playback Files 7.
Switching the Screen Display If you press DISP., you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between dis- play/no display of symbols, etc. When Shooting Display Symbols LCD monitor off (Synchro-Monitor Mode) • You cannot turn the LCD Monitor Display on/off by pressing T (Self-timer), F (Flash) or N (Macro) buttons.
Synchro Monitor Mode In Synchro Monitor mode, the LCD monitor is kept off (no display) except during the following camera operations. This mode is effective for saving power consumption. Half-press the shutter button. The LCD Monitor is tuned on and you can confirm composition. After you finish shooting with Full-Press, the LCD Monitor will automatically turn off.
Button Functions The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons. • Power Button, see P.17. • Mode Dial, see P.11. • For the Up/down Dial, see P.11. • Shutter Button, see P.36. Button D (Delete)/ If you press the button in Shooting T (Self-timer) Button Mode, self-timer mode is activated and you can take photos using the...
The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu To display the menu: To switch between menu screens (Shooting Menu): To select an item: To select a setting value (shooting menu): To implement a confirma- tion screen (shooting menu): To select an item you want to implement (playback menu): To return to the shooting...
• On the setting selection screen, the item with the orange played is the current setting. Even if you change the setting by mov- ing the blue indicator, until you finalize the setting the orange indicator remains to show what the previous setting was. •...
Screens Default values set when you purchased your camera are surrounded by brackets in the selection options. Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode) In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into three screens. You can select a screen with the #$ buttons. Setting PIC QUALITY/SIZE NC2592, F2592, N2592, F2048, N2048, F1280, [N1280], N640...
Shooting Menu (Aperture Priority Mode) In Aperture Priority Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into three screens. You can select a screen using the #$ buttons Setting PIC QUALITY/SIZE FOCUS PHOTOMETRY SHARPNESS CONT. MODE AUTO BRACKET MANUAL EXPOSURE INTERVAL...
Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) In Movie Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting MOVIE SIZE [320], 160 FOCUS [AF], MF, SNAP, WHITE BALANCE Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode) In Scene Mode, display by pressing the M button. The Shooting menu is divided into two screens.
Shooting Menu (Text Mode) In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting DENSITY SIZE IMAGE WITH SOUND DATE IMPRINT Playback Menu In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting SLIDE SHOW PROTECT DPOF RESIZE COPY TO CARD Option DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT 2560, [2048]...
Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode) In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene. Symbol PORTRAIT SPORT LANDSCAPE NIGHTSCAPE TEXT MODE HIGH SENSITIVITY Setting Content Refer to P.41 P.41 P.41 P.41 P.41 P.41...
Setup Screen (Setup Mode) This screen is displayed in Setup Mode. The Shooting menu is divided into two screens. You can select a screen with the !" buttons. Setting CARD FORMAT IN FORMAT LCD BRIGHTNESS ADJ. BUTT. SET. BEEP SOUND LCD CONFIRM.
How to Hold the Camera 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.
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If the camera cannot automatically focus, the crosshairs in the center of the LCD monitor turn red and the auto-focus lamp in the lower left of the viewfinder blinks in green. Auto focus lamp Crosshair Color of crosshairs Auto focus lamp Before White focusing...
Shooting Still Images When taking still images, Shooting Mode is usually used. There are two methods of using the shutter button, pressing the shutter in two stages (half-press) and pressing it all the way down at once (full-press). When you use half-press, you can confirm that your shot is in focus on the LCD Monitor.
Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) Turn the mode dial to 5 ing Mode) or A/M (Aperture Pri- ority/Manual Exposure Mode). Compose your shot either by looking through the Viewfinder or at the LCD Monitor. Put the subject of your photo right in the center and press the shutter button all the way.
When the Subject is not Centered on Your Com- position (Focus Lock) When the subject of your composition is not centered, you can compose your picture after setting the focus and then shoot. This method is called "Focus-Lock." Example: Taking a photograph of the castle in the background with the camera focused on a person in front.
Shooting with Scenery- Matching If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of shooting modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for the scene. You can select a mode from the following six types, in Scene Mode. PORTRAIT This is best for taking pictures of people.
• You can set White Balance while in Scene Mode as well (see P.62), but it may not be possible to get the effect that matches a scene. • Manual focus cannot be used in Scene Mode. • In Scene Mode, those pictures displayed in the background of the explanation screen are just for effect.
Shooting with Multi-Shot If you switch to Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images. This is convenient when you want to capture the moment. There are three ways to shoot Multi-Shots, "CONT", "SCONT" and "MCONT". CONT (Multi-Shot) As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures con- tinue to be taken.
• The maximum number of images that can be shot in Multi-Shot mode depends on the image size and picture quality settings as follows: F2592 N2592 F1280 N1280 • While shooting with Multi-Shot, the LCD Monitor display turns off. Compose your picture and secure it using a tripod, or use the Viewfinder.
Shooting with Multi-Shot Operation continued from the previous page: Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter but- ton. As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. As soon as you release the shut- ter button, shooting stops.
Shooting with Optical Zoom If you use the z (Telephoto): T/ Z (Wide- angle): W buttons, you can alter the size of the subject in your photo without having to change your distance from the subject. (Equivalent to a 35mm camera's 28 to 85mm zoom.) Optical Zoom This function enlarges your subject by mov-...
Shooting with the Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom function enlarges images by processing them. When you use the digital zoom, pressing the z (Telephoto) button enlarges the subject even more than the specified enlargement ratio (optical zoom). (Maximum of 4.0 magnification.) To shoot with the Digital Zoom, follow the steps below.
Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo) Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). This fea- ture is good for shooting flowers, insects and other small subjects, because you can get a close-up of one centimeter (1/2 inch) from the subject.
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Press the ADJ. button. In 5 (Shooting Mode), press the ADJ. button four times (five times if the ADJ. button has the fourth function). In A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode), press the ADJ. button three times (four times if the ADJ. button has the third function).
Recording Voice Memos The voice recording time depends on the capacity of the SD memory card. Capacity 32MB 64MB 128MB • The internal memory allows the same recording time as an 16MB SD memory card. • Recorded data is stored as a WAV file. Where images are recorded When an SD memory card is not inserted, the camera records images in the internal...
Using the Flash If you press the F (Flash) button, you can switch into Flash Mode (Flash, Flash Off, and other settings). Switch settings according to time, conditions and your preference, and shoot your pictures. From the front edge of the lens, flashlight reaches about 0.2 to 5.0 m (W) or about 0.15 to 2.9 m (T) when ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO.
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The flash starts recharging. While the flash is charging, the LCD Monitor goes off and the flash lamp blinks. Once charging is complete, the lamp goes off and it is possible to shoot. How to use the hot shoe Since the camera has a hot shoe, you can connect an external flash (available in stores) for use.
Using the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. If the person who takes the photo wants to be in the still image as well, it is convenient to use a setting of ten seconds;...
Shooting in Aperture Priority/Manual Expo- sure Mode When the mode dial is set to Aperture Priority Mode, you can set the aperture and shutter speed manually for shooting. In A/M Mode, both Aperture Priority Mode and Manual Exposure Mode are available. If only the aperture is set, the shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture (Aperture Priority Mode).
Using the shooting menu Turn the Mode Dial to A/M (Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode). The current f-number and shutter speed (AUTO) appear in the bottom part on the screen. Press the M M button. The Shooting menu appears. Press the #$ #$ buttons to change the screen as required.
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Release the ! ! ! ! button. Half-press the shutter release button. The LCD monitor displays an exposure level indicator. The indicator range is from -2EV to +2EV. If the exposure level is outside this range, the indicator turns orange. As far as the exposure level variation you set is within the indicator range, the LCD monitor display changes.
Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) You can shoot a still image with a voice memo. After the still image is stored, voice recording starts automatically and can con- tinue for up to eight seconds. This function is useful for adding comments on the status or contents of subject.
Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button The ADJ button allows exposure correction, white balancing, and ISO sensitivity setting by fewer operations. You can also register a function other than these adjustment functions to the ADJ button. If a frequently used function is registered, they can be set easily by fewer button opera- tions.
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) The exposure setting allows you to select brightness levels for your shots. Normally, if your subject is centered, back- light 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.
Press the O O button. Exposure Compensation settings are completed and the setting value appears in the right-hand portion of the screen. This setting will be used for shooting until you change it. Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure) To change the exposure compensation setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below.
Using Natural and Artifi- cial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) With a normal camera, a white subject may not be reproduced as white depending on lighting around the subject. Digital cameras have a function called White Balance, which automatically adjusts white balance so white subjects are reproduced as white.
If you select (One Push) Press !" !" to select !" !" Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture. Press the $ $ $ $ button. White Balance is set. If the result is not as expected, repeat steps 4 and 5 to change the settings as many times as required.
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If you pressed the # # # # button, press also the M M button. The Shooting Menu closes and the set- ting value is displayed on the upper left of the screen. Only except for scene mode, This setting will be used for shooting until you change it.
However, the images become rough. A digital camera can automatically vary the sensitivity (AUTO). Usually use your camera in the AUTO mode. ISO sensitivity can be selected from seven levels (AUTO, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800, and ISO1600).
Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity) To change the ISO sensitivity setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. Turn the mode dial to 5 ing Mode) or A/M (Aperture Pri- ority/Manual Exposure Mode). Press the M M button. The Shooting menu appears.
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DEN- SITY) When you are shooting text, you can change the DENSITY settings. You can select from DEEP, NORMAL and LIGHT. Text Density setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the Shooting Menu. For information on how to shoot text, see P.41.
Using the Shooting Menu (Text Den- sity) To change the Text Density setting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode). The Scene selection screen appears. Press the !" !" !" buttons to select !"...
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BAL- ANCE BRACKET) Three images are automatically recorded - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance. The first image is reddish, the second one is equal to the current setting, and the third one is bluish.
Choosing Picture Qual- ity Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The size of a stored still image and movie files depends on picture quality and size set- tings. About Picture Quality Mode When still images and movies are saved as image files, the image data is saved in a compressed file.
Select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and then press the O O or $ $ $ $ button. Press the !" !" buttons to select !" !" a picture quality/size. Press the O O or # # # # button. Picture Quality/Image Size settings are completed.
Press the O O or # # # # button. The image size setting is complete. If you pressed the # # # # button, press also the M M button. The Shooting menu disappears and the setting is displayed at the upper right of the screen.
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus). You can be united also with the subject in the macro distance. You can also shoot with a fixed shooting dis- tance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set to either Snapshot or Infinity ( ).
• To change the shutter speed for shooting with manual focusing, turn the mode dial to Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode (A/M), select [Manual exposure] from the Shooting menu, and set the shutter speed. The up/down dial cannot be used for focus adjustment.
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 Meter- ing Methods available: MULTI, CENTRE, and SPOT. MULTI (No Symbol) The entire shooting range is divided into 256 partitions, and subjected to photometry for overall decision.
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. By default, your camera is set to Normal. To make changes to the sharpness of still images, follow the steps below. Turn the mode dial to 5 ing Mode) or A/M (Aperture Pri- ority/Manual Exposure Mode).
Shooting Consecutively with Different Expo- sures (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. • By default, your camera is set to OFF. •...
Setting the Shutter Speed (TIME EXPOSURE) If you set the shutter speed, when you shoot, the shutter stays open for the specified time. By setting the shutter speed, you can capture the track of moving subjects such as fire- works and car lights, when you shoot a night scene.
Shooting Pictures Auto- matically at Set Inter- vals (INTERVAL) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 30 sec- onds to 3 hours, in increments of 30 seconds. By default, your camera is set to OFF.
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• In steps 5 to 7, if you press and hold the !" " " " buttons, you can quickly raise or lower the setting value. • If you use batteries for power, you may exhaust the batteries. Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recom- mended.
Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) You can stamp the date on the bottom right of your still images. You can choose to display the date in one of two formats, Date (Y/M/D) or Date and Time (Y/M/D/H:M). •...
Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) You can restore the Shooting Menu defaults, returning the settings to what they were at the time of purchase. To restore the Shooting Menu to its initial set- tings, follow the steps below. Turn the mode dial to 5 ing Mode) or A/M (Aperture Pri- ority/Manual Exposure Mode).
Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds You can display still images or movies on the LCD Monitor to check them, and delete unwanted ones. You can also hear a recorded sound from the speaker. It is recommended that you plug in the AC Adapter when- ever viewing still images or movies on the LCD Monitor.
Viewing the Photo You Just Took (Quick Review) Right after shooting a still image, if you want to see it immediately, you can display the shot in Shooting Mode. This function is called Quick Review. For movies, the first frame appears as a still image.
Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie The movie or still image you displayed using the Q (Quick Review) button can be deleted by pressing the D (DELETE) button. To delete a still image or movie that is dis- played, follow the steps below. While using the Quick Review function, press the D D D D (Delete) button.
Viewing a Still Image or Movie Still images and movies you shot are recorded in the internal memory of the cam- era or on an SD memory card. They can be viewed on the camera's LCD monitor display. When an SD memory card is not inserted, the camera plays back from the internal memory;...
Viewing Movies To view movies, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 back Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image. Move to the movie you want to see using the #$ #$ buttons.
Playing Back Sound You can play back sound recorded in Voice Memo Mode or recorded with a still image. Playing Back Sound To play back sound recorded in Voice Memo Mode, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 back Mode).
Adjusting the Volume To adjust the volume, follow the steps below. Press the !" !" buttons. !" !" The volume adjustment bar appears. Press the !" !" buttons to adjust !" !" the volume. The volume can be set to nine levels. The setting will be used until you change •...
Viewing Thumbnail Images on the LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor screen is split into six thumbnail images, allowing you to view your still images or movies at one glance (Thumb- nail Display). To view the Thumbnail Display and select the still image for viewing, follow the steps below.
Enlarged Viewing When you are displaying a still image, if you press the 8 (Enlarged View) button, you can display the still image up to 3.4 times larger. To view still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 back Mode).
Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode When S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still images (16 images in a file) are displayed, one (shot) of the 16 images can be displayed in Enlarged Display Mode. After enlarged dis- play, the display can be fed one shot at a time.
Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can show the recorded still images, mov- ies, and sound files sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show. To view a slide show, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 back Mode).
Viewing on a Television You can also view the still images and mov- ies you have taken on a TV screen. The cam- era displays everything on the TV screen just as on its LCD Monitor. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera.
Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds You can easily delete still images, movies, and sounds that have not come out right. The following are the three ways to delete photos: • One shot at a time • All frames at once • Select multiple frames to delete together Still images and movies set to Protect cannot be deleted.
Press the $ $ $ $ button to select [YES]. Press the O O button. The display indicates deletion is in pro- cess; once finished, the playback screen returns. • For how to display still images (or movies), see P.86. •...
About the Direct Print Function The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer, by con- necting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer. You cannot print movies (.AVI) with this func- tion.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided. Check that the camera’s power is off. Check that the printer’s power is off. Load paper into the printer and check that the printer is ready to print. Connect one end of the USB cable provided to the USB port of your printer.
• The items available vary depending on the functions of the printer. • If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button. Also, items that are not available on the printer do not appear.
The following items are available: Item Name Function PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size. PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type. LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a sheet of paper. DATE PRINT Selects whether to print the date (shoot- ing date).
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Press the !" !" !" buttons to select !" an item, and then press the $ $ $ $ button to display the detailed options screen. The following items are available: Item Name PAPER SIZE Sets the paper size. PAPER TYPE Sets the paper type. LAYOUT Sets the number of images printed on a sheet of paper.
Section 6 About Other Functions The camera has functions to protect still images and mov- ies from being inadvertently deleted, to copy those from the internal memory onto a memory card, and to set still images for a Print Service. These management functions are explained here.
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) You can protect still images from being acci- dentally deleted. There are 3 methods of making Protect set- tings: • One shot at a time • All frames at once • Select multiple frames to protect together Protected still images, movies, and sounds cannot be deleted normally.
Press the " " " " button to select [PROTECT] and then press the O button. Press the $ $ $ $ button to select [ALL FILES]. Confirm you are choosing [SELECT] and then press O When set to Protect, the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen.
Press the !" !" !"#$ !" #$ buttons to select the still image, movie, or sound you wish to protect and press the O O button. The Protect symbol appears in the upper-right corner of the first still image, movie, or sound. Repeat Step 6 to select all the still images, movies, and sounds you wish to protect.
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.
Setting DPOF for a Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 back Mode). Press the M M button. The Playback menu appears. Press " " " " button to select [DPOF] and press the O O button.
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Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to set the number of copies to print. Press the ! button to increase the num- ber, or the " button to decrease it. Press the #$ #$ buttons to select the next still image for which you wish to make the DPOF set- ting.
Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to additionally create a file of a differ- ent image size. The selectable image sizes are 640 x 480 and 1280 x 960 in Normal Mode. You can resize only still images and still images with voice memos.
Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (CARD FORMAT) If an 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.
If you have images that you do not want to erase stored on the internal memory, please con- tact the Ricoh Service offices prior to format- ting it. To format an SD Memory card, follow the steps below.
Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.) Each time the ADJ. button is pressed, the camera displays the setting screen in the order of exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. Possible Settings OFF (Set at purchase) (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) AF/MF (FOCUS) SHARP (SHARPNESS) (PHOTOMETRY)
Changing the Operation 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 Shutter release : When the shutter release button is sound pressed, the camera generates the shut- ter sound ('click' sound for still image...
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.
Changing File Name Set- tings (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 consec- utive numbering from the previously loaded SD Memory Card.
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWER- SAVE) You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries. The display on the LCD Monitor will turn off. Press the Q (Quick Review) button or the M button to turn the LCD Monitor Dis- play on, and then press them again to turn the display off.
Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture. The date/time setting on the SETUP screen is explained here. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) You can change the language displayed on the LCD Monitor. Possible Settings 日本語 (Japanese) ENGLISH (English) (Default) DEUTSCH (German) FRANÇAIS (French) ITALIANO (Italian) ESPAÑOL (Spanish) 簡体中文 (Simplified Chinese) 繁体中文 (Traditional Chinese) 한국어 (korean) To change the display language, follow the steps below.
Changing the setting of step zooming (STEP ZOOM) The focal length with optical zooming can be fixed to any of four levels (28, 35, 50, and 85 mm as converted equivalent to 35 mm) (Step Zoom). Possible Settings OFF (Default) To set whether to use step zooming (ON) or not (OFF), follow the steps below.
Chapter 2 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Win- dows) Section 1 Installing Software This section explains the process of installing the provided software onto your computer. Please do not connect your camera to the com- puter before installing the software for download- ing.
The CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains software for downloading images from the camera to a computer and displaying them on it. The following software is included. Caplio Software RICOH Gate La for Windows DU-10x USB driver WIA driver...
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 Systems Supported Memory Hard drive space required for installation Display resolution Display colors CD-ROM drive USB port •...
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer This section shows how to download images to your computer by using the Caplio CD-ROM included with the camera. Install the software. To download your images to the com- puter, install Caplio Software first. Install the following software products, if necessary: •...
Installation For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 In Windows 2000, only a user with adminis- trative privileges can perform installation. Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer. If you have already connected your cam- era to the computer and the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen was displayed, click [Cancel], disconnect the cable between the camera and computer, and...
• If the screen from step 3 is not displayed automatically, take the following steps. Double-click the [My Computer] icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. Double-click the AutoRun file (Auto- run.exe) displayed in the CD-ROM drive window. • You may need to restart your computer after installation.
For Windows XP In Windows XP, only a user with administra- tive privileges can install the software. Make sure that your camera is not connected to the computer. If you have already connected your cam- era to the computer and the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen was displayed, click [Cancel], disconnect the cable between the camera and computer, and...
Uninstalling the Software (For Win- dows XP) When you want to remove the software, fol- low the steps below (this operation is called uninstallation). For Windows XP, only a user with administra- tive privileges can uninstall the software. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar.
Installing Other Software In addition to the Caplio Software, you can also install the following software from the CD-ROM provided. • Acrobat Reader • DirectX Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable.
[Include this location in the search] and then press the [Browse] button. Browse to the folder where the WIA driver was installed (by default this should be C:\Pro- gram Files\CaplioSoftware\WIA driver) and then select [Next]. The WIA Driver is installed. The[Caplio GX] screen appears.
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[Scanner and Camera Wizard]. • Leaving the [Always use this program for this action] check box unchecked will cause the [Caplio GX] screen to be displayed each time you transfer images from the camera, thereby allowing you to choose whether to use RICOH Gate La or the Scanner and Camera Wizard for image transfers.
• You can change the folder for downloading • For how to change the Save Destination • For how to start RICOH Gate La, see P.139. • For RICOH Gate La screen, see P.137. the file number will be continuous. The number cannot be initialized.
Quitting To quit RICOH Gate La, follow either of the steps below. • Click the [MENU] button on the RICOH Gate La window and select [Exit] from the displayed menu (see "RICOH Gate La...
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4. [Minimize Button] Minimizes the window and displays its icon on the Windows task bar. If you click on the icon, the window will be displayed again. 5. [Indicator] The indicator lights if the camera is con- nected via USB cable. When lit, if you put the mouse pointer on the Indicator, it dis- plays "Camera Connected."...
How to Use the Optional Settings If you select [Option settings] from the menu displayed on a button in the RICOH Gate La window, the [Option settings] dialog box appears. Item [Automatically save on If you check this box, once your camera is connected to the computer, images are connection] automatically downloaded and saved.
Gate La window from three types of patterns. If you select [Background illustration setting] from the menu displayed by the [MENU] but- ton in the RICOH Gate La window, the [Back- ground illustration settings] dialog box appears. 1. [Background illustration pattern] Select the pattern you wish to use from the three available.
Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) DU-10x enables you to view downloaded images at a glance as well as edit, rotate and resave images. This section explains how to use DU-10x. DU-10x runs in a Windows environment.
DU-10x There are two methods for starting DU-10x: • Auto Start from RICOH Gate La In the RICOH Gate La option settings, if the Application Software is set to DU-10x, and if [After saving, launch Application soft- ware] is checked, DU-10x will start auto-...
A yellow speaker icon is displayed for an image with sound. Double-clicking the speaker icon allows you to play back the sound. 8. Memo Setting Y/N Display This is used for a Ricoh camera other than this model. Normally, it is disabled.
Switching the Ordering of Images Displayed thumbnail images are ordered according to date (descending order). You can change the ordering method to by file type or by name. You can also choose whether each of the above is ordered accord- ing to ascending or descending order.
You can change the display size to one of five sizes available. 1. Extra-large 2. Large 3. Medium 4. Medium+memo 5. Medium+GPS 6. Small Medium+GPS is used for a Ricoh camera other than this model. Normally, they are dis- abled.
Viewing Images in a Slide Show You can view images sequentially and auto- matically in either a slide show (selected images only) or auto slide show (all images). To View a Slide Show You can select one or more images and dis- play them as a slide show.
Using Auto Slide Show In Auto slide show, all the images displayed as thumbnails appear in order. To start Auto slide show, follow the steps below. Using one of the steps below, select [Auto slide show]. • Select [Image] then [slide show] from the menu bar.
Renaming an Image in Thumbnail View You can rename an image shown on the Thumbnail Display screen. How to Rename an Image To rename an image shown on the Thumb- nail Display screen, follow the steps below. Select an image you want to rename.
Caplio Pro G3 Caplio G4 Caplio G4wide Caplio 400G wide Caplio RX Caplio GX indicates that the camera support the function. O indicates that the camera does not support the function. Functions You Can Use The table below shows a list of functions you...
Deleting Images You can delete images. There are three methods for deleting images. Using the File Menu Click an image you want to delete in the Thumbnail Display Area. Select [Delete] from the [File] menu. Using the Shortcut Menu Right-click on the image you want to delete in the Thumbnail Display Area.
Viewing Image Information You can display image information, such as the date and time a photo was shot, the size of the image, and so on. Information Dialog Box To display image information, follow one of the steps below. Using the File Menu Click the image in the Thumbnail Display Area for which you want to see information.
Displaying the Viewer Screen If you use the Viewer screen, images are dis- played at full size, not as thumbnails. To open the Viewer screen, follow one of the steps below. • Double click the image you want to display from the thumbnail selection.
Printing an Image You can print a thumbnail display image. There are ten layouts available. To Print an Image To print an image, follow the steps below. Select [Print Setup] from the [File] menu. The [Print Setup] dialog box appears. Select a layout in [Print Type].
Checking the Printing Layout You can check the print preview before print- ing. Select [Print Preview] from the [File] menu. The print preview screen appears. Functions of the buttons shown at the top of the screen are as follows: [Print] : Displays the [Print] dialog box to start print- ing.
Chapter 3 Playing Back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Macin- tosh) Section 1 Installing Software This section explains how to install the required software on your computer. • For the rest of this explanation, still images and movies will be referred to together as "file". •...
Using the Software Provided The Caplio CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains software for downloading images from the camera to a computer and displaying them on it. The following software is included. RICOH Gate La for Macintosh USB driver Mounter...
System Requirements The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating System Macintosh Internal Memory Application allocated Memory (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) Hard Disc Drive Capacity Display Resolution Display Colors CD-ROM Drive USB Port...
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer This section shows the flow of downloading images to your computer by using the Caplio CD- ROM included with the camera. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Install the software. Connect the camera to your computer. Download images to the computer.
Installation For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM icon is displayed on the desktop. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and open the [MacOS9] folder. The [Caplio Installer] icon appears. Double-click the Installer [Caplio Installer] icon.
For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the CD-ROM provided into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then open the Mac OS X folder. The [Caplio Mounter.pkg] icon appears. Double-click the Mounter icon [Caplio Mounter.pkg].
To remove (uninstall) the software from your Macintosh, drag and drop the installed file into the Trash. Please remove the following files from their respective folders. File Name RICOH Gate La RICOH Gate La Prefs Caplio Mounter Caplio Mounter Prefs Caplio USB Driver Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3) When you want to remove the software, follow the steps below.
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Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer...
Downloading methods differ (as described in the following table) depending on the envi- ronment used. Follow the steps in the refer- ence pages to download. For Mac OS 8.6 to Download using RICOH 9.2.2 Gate La. For Mac OS X 10.1.2 Download using the to 10.3...
When using the Mounter, you cannot write data onto an SD memory card. • If you want to start RICOH Gate La when the camera is not connected, double-click the [RICOH Gate La] icon in the Control Panel folder, which is inside the System Folder.
For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Connect your camera to the computer using the USB cable. Your camera turns on. When an SD Memory Card is not loaded, the [Caplio] icon is displayed and you can view the image files stored in inter- nal memory.
Quitting To quit RICOH Gate La, select [Exit] from the RICOH Gate La menu bar. Restarting To restart RICOH Gate La after quitting, dou- ble-click the [RICOH Gate La] icon in the Control Panel folder in the system folder.
How to Use Optional Settings If you select [Optional Settings] from the [RICOH Gate Settings] menu, the [Optional Settings] dialog box appears. Item [Automatically save on If you check this box, once your camera is connected to the computer, the images connection] are automatically downloaded and saved.
A. Up/down Dial Functions The up/down dial has the following functions: • Up/down dial operation method, see P.11. • For Scene Mode selection on the SCENE selection screen, see P.33. • For switching between screens and between items on the shooting/playback/ SETUP menu, see P.20, P.23 or P.34.
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• For how to switch between files, see P.84. • For how to change the magnification of enlarged display screen at still image play- back, see P.84. • For volume adjustment, see P.87. • For frame feeding in SCONT or MCONT, see P.92.
B. Specifications Camera General Video Signal Format Power Source Voltage External Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Storage Temperature Range Camera Parts Image Pickup Used F No. Focal Length Minimum shooting range Macro Shooting Distance Digital Zoom Monitor Display Parts Screen Size Type Pixel Count...
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Image Data Record/Replay Part Pixels Still Images Text Movies File Formats Still Images Text Movies Sounds Camera File System Standard Compression Format Image Size 2592 1944 2048 1536 1280 960 640 480 I/O Terminals DC In Video Out Date Maintain Time Memory Cards that can Record, Playback Memory Type : 2592 1944, 2048 1536, 1280 960, 640 480...
C. 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 power-off. Mode Function SETUP LCD BRIGHTNESS ADJ.
Mode Function Playback LCD screen display Volume D. Optional Accessories The Caplio GX can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item AC Adapter PC Card Adapter Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger Rechargeable Battery Set Hood and Adapter Wide conversion Lens E.
F. Using Your Camera Abroad The AC Adapter (Model AC-4a) • Can be used in regions with a current of 120V, 50Hz/60Hz. • If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped wall outlet/plug, please consult your travel agent on a plug Adapter suitable for wall outlets in your country of destination.
(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.
I. Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Ricoh Service Center. Power Supply Symptom The power does not Batteries are not loaded. Or they are exhausted. Load the batteries correctly. Recharge or use the come on.
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Shooting Symptom I cannot check shot The image confirmation time is too short. images. Images do not The power is not on. Or the LCD Monitor is dark. Turn the power on. Or adjust the brightness of appear on the LCD Monitor.
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Shooting Symptom The brightness of the You are using it in a dark place or when Auto LCD Monitor Focus range and surrounding brightness are dif- changes during AF. ferent. There is a vertical This is a phenomenon that occurs when a bright smear on the image.
Other Problems Symptom Cannot load the The card is facing the wrong way. Memory Card. Even when the cam- Batteries are running low. era's buttons are pressed, it does not operate. Camera Malfunction. The date is wrong. The correct date/time are not set. The date set has dis- The batteries were removed.
7. On the [Device Manager] tab page displayed, click [+] on the left side of [Other Devices]. 8. Check if there is [Caplio GX] below it. If there is, click [Caplio GX], and then click the [Delete] button at the bottom of the [Device Manager] tab. The entry [Caplio GX] is deleted.
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8. On the [Device Manager] screen displayed, click [+] on the left side of [Other Devices]. 9. Check if there is [Caplio GX] below it. If there is, click [Caplio GX], and then click the [Delete] button at the bottom of the [Device Manager] tab. The entry [Caplio GX] is deleted.
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8. On the [Device Manager] page displayed, click [+] on the left side of [Port COM/LPT] to open. 9. Check whether or not there is an unknown device symbol (!) indicated for [Ricoh Camera Port]. If there is, select it, and then click the [Delete] button at the bottom of the [Device Man- ager] tab to delete it.
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8. On the [Hardware] tab page displayed, click the [Device Manager] button. 9. On the [Device Manager] screen displayed, click [+] on the left side of [Other Devices]. 10.Check if there is [Caplio GX] below it. If there is, right-click [Caplio GX] to display the menu and select [Update Driver].
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6. On the [Device Manager] tab page displayed, click the [+] on the left side of [Port COM/LPT]. 7. Click [Ricoh Camera Port] under [Port COM/LPT], and then click the [Properties] button at the bottom of the [Device Manager] tab.
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Symptom 2 Even if you check [The same image will not be saved] in the Ricoh Gate La Optional Settings, the same images are loaded into your computer. Measure The camera's clock is incorrectly set or the camera's clock information has been reset. To allow the [The same image will not be saved] function to work properly, the camera's clock information must be set properly.
J. Error Messages If an error message is displayed on the LCD Monitor, take the corresponding action Error Message INSERT CARD SET DATE FILE NUMBER OVER UNMATCHED FILE INSUFFICCIENT MEMORY. CONTINUE? PROTECTED WRITE-PROTECTED PRINT SETTINGS CANNOT BE SET FOR THIS FILE.
An AC adapter with a ferrite core must be used for RF interference suppression. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Product Name: DIGITAL CAMERA Model Number: Caplio GX This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...
Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) (from outside of the UK) Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) (au erhalb Deutschlands) France (àpartir de la France) (en dehors de la France) Italia (dall'Italia) (dall'estro) Espana (desde España) (desde fuera de España) Nederland (binnen Nederland) (vanuit het buitenland)
How to Focus ...36 How to Hold the Camera ...36 How to Use DU-10x ...141 How to Use RICOH Gate La ...137, 167 How to use the hot shoe ...10 How to Use the LCD Monitor ...20 How to Use the Mode Dial ...11 IMAGE WITH SOUND ...58...
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SPORTS ...41 STEP ZOOM ...121 Switching the Screen Display ...24 Synchro Monitor Mode ...25 TEXT MODE ...41 Thumbnail Display ...90 TIME EXPOSURE ...78 Turning the Power On/Off ...17 USB Cable ...8 USB driver ...156 Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button ...59 Using the Flash ...52 Using the Self-Timer ...54 Using the up/down dial ...11...
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