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Camera User Guide Quick Guide A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Changing Camera Settings Installing Software Troubleshooting 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 appropriately.
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Rapid shutter response to capture a moment (P.26) The shutter release time lag is as short as 0.1 seconds. Ricoh's patented hybrid auto focusing system technology even keeps action shots looking good. 1-cm macro (P.32) and close flashing for 13 cm (for Telephoto) or 20 cm (for Wide-angle) (P.33)
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Adjust (ADJ.) button for easy customizing to optimum setting (P.49) The ADJ. button reduces button operation steps. It allows you to quickly adjust the exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity with minimum steps. You can also assign a function as required. High-quality movie with sound of 30 frames/second (P.79) A high-quality movie of 320 x 240 pixels can...
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Provided with software having an image correction function for finishing images more beautifully The provided image editing software CaplioViewer has an automatic image correction function for correcting the brightness, hue, and contrast automatically. You can partially crop an image (trimming) or change its size.
Contents Chapter 1 Quick Guide Before Shooting ................10 Packing List ........................10 Names of parts ......................12 About LCD Monitor Display ..................14 Getting Ready to Shoot ...............16 About the Batteries ....................... 16 About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) ............19 Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card ..............
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Shooting Setting Menu ....................50 Using the Shooting Setting Menu ................. 51 Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) ............52 Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) ..........53 Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING) ................ 55 Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) ............56 Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) ..57 Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) ......
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Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) ..........100 Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ..........101 Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) ........102 Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) ........... 103 Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWER-SAVE) ..........104 Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) ............
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Using Manuals The two manuals included are for your Caplio R1. Camera User Guide (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera.You will also see how to install the provided software on your computer. Software User Guide (PDF file) This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer, and display and edit them on your computer.
How to Use This Guide Chapter 1 explains the basic operations of this product. If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter. The following symbols are also used in this guide: This indicates important notices and restrictions for using this camera. Important This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips about camera Note...
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Chapter Quick Guide If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter. Before Shooting ........10 Getting Ready to Shoot ......16 Basic Shooting ........25 Playing Back........... 35 Viewing on a Television......38 Erasing ............ 40...
Before Shooting Open the package and make sure all the items are included. Packing List • Caplio R1 • Handstrap Note • AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) Attaching the hand strap to the camera Thread the tips of the strap through the camera's strap eyelet and loop them as shown.
Optional Accessories • Camera User Guide (This booklet) • AC Adapter (AC-4b) Used for power supply from a home outlet to the camera. Connect this adapter for long time play or image transfer to a personal computer. • Warranty • Rechargeable Battery (DB-50) •...
Names of parts Camera Front View 1. Shutter Release Button (P.25) 2. AF Window 3. Viewfinder 4. Lens Cover 5. Microphone (P.81) 6. Flash (P.33) 7. Power Switch (P.21) 8. Lens (P.25) About the Mode Selector You can select one of three modes with the mode selector. Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies.
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.
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• Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) This is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again. Use a charger (available in stores) for charging. The battery may be inert and consequently it may not supply power immediately after it is purchased or left unused for more than a month.
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Caution • Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used. • You may not use CR-V3. • Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) You can store still images you have taken either in the camera's internal memory or on an SD Memory Card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is 12 MB. When you want to record a lot of images, or images at high resolutions, use a high- capacity SD Memory Card.
Loading the Batteries and SD Memory Card If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries and memory card. Open the battery/card cover. Make sure the card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks.
Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: Slide the power switch to open the lens cover. After the start sound, the auto-focus/flash lamp blink for several seconds. Using the Camera in Playback Mode If the Playback button is pressed with the lens cover closed, the power is turn on in Playback Mode and the camera can be used in this mode.
Setting the language When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting screen appears (for the LCD monitor display language). After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos). You can shoot without these settings.
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. Press the !" !" !"#$ !" #$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time. Change the value with !"...
Changing the Display If you press DISP., you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc. Every time you press the DISP. button, the view cycles in the order of Histogram On, Grid Guide, No Display, LCD Monitor Off, and Normal Symbol Display.
Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Let's shoot! How to Hold the Camera 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.
5 Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) The shutter release button works in two steps. There are two methods of using the shutter button; pressing the shutter button all the way down at once (full-press) and pressing it halfway (half-press). Full-press the shutter release button for quick focusing not to miss a shooting opportunity.
5 Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press) When you press the shutter release button halfway (half-press), the autofocus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Subsequently press it all the way down (full-press) to shoot. This is useful when the subject is not in the middle (see P.29). To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the lens cover.
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Auto Focus/Flash Lamp Color of Auto Focus/Flash Lamp crosshairs Before focusing White Focused Green On (green) Focusing failure Blink (red) Blink (green) Crosshair 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.
5 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. (Focus-lock) 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...
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With the shutter half-pressed, move the camera and compose your shot. Gently press the shutter button all the way. Note At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus without moving the camera. This function is useful when a tripod is used. Reference •...
z Using the Zoom Function If you use the Z (Wide angle)/ z (Telephoto) button, you can alter the size of the subject in your photo without having to change your distance from it. By pressing the Z button, the field in the LCD monitor and the viewfinder becomes wider.
N N N N Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode) Using the N (Macro) button allows you to take a tight close-up (Macro Photo). It is good for shooting small subjects because you can get up to one centimeter (1/2 inch) away. With the camera ready to shoot, press the N N N N button.
F F F F Using the Flash Press the F (Flash) button to switch between flash modes. By default, your camera is set to Flash Off. From the front edge of the lens, flashlight reaches about 0.2 to 2.7 m (W) or about 0.13 to 2.1 m (T) when ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO.
Shooting with Scenery-Matching If you use the Scene Mode, you can select from among six types of still image modes and shoot automatically with optimal settings for that kind of scene. PORTRAIT Use when taking portrait pictures. SPORT Use when taking pictures of moving objects. LANDSCAPE Use when you are taking scenery pictures with abundant greens or blue sky.
Playing Back Viewing Your Images In the Playback Mode you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on them. Press the Playback button. The camera switches to Playback mode and the last still image you took is displayed.
9 Thumbnail Display You can view your images in sets of six. You can then select an image to erase or magnify. Press the Playback button. The last image you took is displayed. Press the 9 9 9 9 (Thumbnail Display) button.
8 8 8 8 Magnifying Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD Monitor. An image can be enlarged up to 8 times when its size is 2304x1728, up to 6.7 times when its size is 1600x1200 or 1280x960, and up to 3.4 times when its size is 640x480.
Viewing on a Television You can view still images you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the LCD Monitor. To use your television for viewing, connect your camera to the television with the AV cable that came with your camera.
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To turn the power on, slide the power switch to open the lens cover or press the Playback button. Connecting the AV cable to the camera turns off the LCD monitor display and the speaker output. Note • If you connect the AV cable to your video recorder's In terminal, you can record what you have shot onto video.
Erasing D D D D Erasing Unwanted Images You can erase unwanted images from the internal memory or SD Memory Card. You can erase them in the following three ways: • One file at a time • Deleting all frames at once •...
D D D D Erasing Multiple Frames at One Time Press the Playback button. Press the 9 9 9 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is divided into a display of six thumbnails. Press the !" !"#$ #$ buttons to select !"...
Chapter A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Direct Printing ........44 A Variety of Shooting Techniques..49 Shooting with Multi-Shot....... 75 Shooting/Playing Back Movies ..... 79 Recording/Playing Back Sound.... 81 Other Functions Available in Playback Mode............83...
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 •...
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.
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Press the !" !" buttons to select an !" !" item, and then press the $ $ $ $ button to display the detailed options screen. If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button.
Printing Several Still Images Check that the printer is ready for printing. The "Connecting" screen appears. Press the ADJ. button. The "Connecting" screen appears. When the connection between the printer and the camera is established, the Direct Print playback mode screen appears.
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Press the !" !" buttons to select an !" !" item, and then press the $ $ $ $ button to display the detailed options screen. If there are no options available for an item, the detailed options screen does not appear even if you press the $ button.
A Variety of Shooting Techniques Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button The ADJ button allows exposure correction, white balancing, and ISO sensitivity setting by fewer operations. You can also register a function other than these adjustment functions to the ADJ button. If a frequently used function is registered, they can be set easily by fewer button operations.
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 F2304, N2304, F1600, N1600, F1280,[N1280], N640...
Using the Shooting Setting Menu With the camera ready to shoot, press the M M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the !" !" buttons to select the desired item. !" !" The setting items are provided on three screens. When the "...
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.
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.
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Setting the White Balance Manually (One Push) Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the ADJ. Button twice. The White Balance menu appears. Press the !" !" buttons to select !" !" (One Push). Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your picture.
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...
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.
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. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the M M button.
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Note • This function is not available for Multi-Shot shooting (P.75) and Auto Bracket shooting (P.66). • The flash cannot be used. • Time Exposure (P.68) is set to OFF. Reference For how to change the White Balance, see P.53.
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The size of a stored still image and movie file depends on picture quality and size settings. In Picture Quality Mode, there are two types, N (Normal) and F (Fine). Types of Modes You Can Select Symbol Mode Description...
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Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the M M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the" " " " button to select [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] and press the O O or $ $ $ $ button. Press the !" !"...
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) When Auto-Focus does not focus as desired, you can focus manually (Manual Focus). Manual focusing allows shooting at a fixed distance. When using a fixed shooting distance, it can be set to either Snapshot or Infinity (∞).
Press the zZ zZ buttons to focus the camera. If you press the z button, the focus moves further away. If you press the Z button, the focus moves closer. Manual Focus is used for shooting until you change the settings. Note •...
Using the AF Target Shift Function At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (P.29) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera. This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with locked focus. The AF target shift function allows you to shift the cross at the center of the LCD monitor to the subject with the !"#$ buttons for focusing.
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the M M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. Press the " " " " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the O or $ $ $ $ button.
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) to determine the exposure value. There are three Light Metering Methods available: MULTI, CENTER, and SPOT. Types of Modes You Can Select Symbol Mode Description (No Symbol)
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. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the M M button.
T T T T Using the Self-Timer You can set the Self-timer to shoot after either two or ten seconds. A setting of two seconds is useful for preventing camera shake. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the T T T T (Self-timer) button. The Self Timer mark appears momentarily in a large size at the center of the LCD monitor and then is displayed at the upper...
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.
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals. You can set the shooting interval at any length from 30 seconds to 3 hours, in increments of 30 seconds. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the M M button.
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To stop shooting, press the O O button. Interval Shooting settings are cleared when the power is turned off. Note • In step 5, press and hold either the ! or " button to quickly raise or lower the setting value.
Limiting the Shutter Release Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT) By setting this function to [ON], the maximum shutter release speed can be limited to the following: In Wide-Angle (Wide): 1/8 second In Telephoto (T): 1/30 second When the function is set to [OFF], the maximum shutter release speed is 1 second.
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. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the M M button.
2 2 2 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. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the M M button.
Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) To return the Shooting Setting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Selector to 5 Press the M M button. Press the !" !" buttons to select !"...
Shooting with Multi-Shot If you switch to Multi-Shot, you can shoot consecutive images. Multi-shot can be classified into the following types: 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.
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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: F2304 N2304...
CONT Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button. As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop memorizing. To playback consecutive images shot in Multi-Shot mode, turn the camera to playback mode (see P.35) and select the still image with the #$ buttons for playback.
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.
Shooting/Playing Back Movies 3 Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with sound. You can select the image size, either 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 pixels. Each movie you shoot is recorded as one AVI file. Turn the Mode Selector to 3 3 (Movie Mode).
Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed. For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image. Move to the movie you want to view using the #$ #$ buttons.
Recording/Playing Back Sound 2 2 2 2 Recording Sound (Voice Memo) You can record sound. Recorded data is stored as a WAV file. Turn the Mode Selector to 2 2 2 2 (Voice Memo Mode). Press the shutter release button. Sound recording starts.
Playing Back Sound To playback sounds, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed. Press the #$ #$ buttons to select a sound file for playback (speaker icon). Press the $ button to display the next file.
Other Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Setting Menu The Playback menu provides the functions shown in the table below: Setting Option Refer to SLIDE SHOW P.84 PROTECT Select/Deselect 1 FILE, Select/Deselect ALL FILES, Select Multi-files P.85 DPOF Select/Deselect 1 FILE, Select/Deselect ALL FILES, Select Multi-files P.88 RESIZE 1280, 640 P.91...
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. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed.
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) You can protect files from being accidentally deleted. Caution Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted completely if you format the memory where the files are stored. Protecting Files Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed.
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. Press the Playback button. Press the M M button. The Playback menu appears. Press the "...
Protecting Multiple Files at Once To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. Press the 9 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections and thumbnail images are displayed in a reduced size.
Using a Printing Service (DPOF: Dee-Pof) The still images recorded on an SD Memory Card can be printed out if you take them to a shop that offers a digital camera print service. To use a print service, it is necessary to make settings required for printing.
Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. Press the M M button. The Playback menu appears. Press the " " " " button to select [DPOF] and press the O O or $ $ $ $ button.
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF setting for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. Press the Playback button. Press the 9 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sections with the still images displayed at a reduced size.
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 The following types of resizing are possible: Original...
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. Turn the Camera Off Inser an SD Memory Card. Turn the camera on.
Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu You can change camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the Shooting Setting menu (see P.50) or Playback Setting menu (see P.83). The SETUP menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below.
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. Press the M M button.
Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use (FORMAT [CARD]) If the error message "This card cannot be used" is displayed, or if you have formatted a card with a computer or some other device, it will be necessary to format the SD Memory Card prior to use.
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.
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) To adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor, follow the steps below. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.95. Press the " " " " button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] and press the O or $ $ $ $ button.
Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.) Each time the ADJ. button is pressed, the camera displays the setting screen in the order of exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. By using the [ADJ BTN.SET.] option, you can set a function to be activated when the ADJ.
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.
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) Immediately after pressing the shutter button, the still image taken is displayed for a moment so you can check it. At purchase, Confirmation Time is set to one second, but this can be changed. Possible Settings OFF (Photo not displayed for confirmation) 1 Second (Default)
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 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.
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWER-SAVE) The display on the LCD Monitor will turn off. Press the M or ADJ. button to turn the LCD Monitor display on, and then press it again to turn the display off. After the end of setting, the display returns to off.
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Note • When the Power-Save mode is set to ON, if the power is turned on or the mode dial is turned to another position, a warning appears for about two seconds to indicate Power- Save mode. • Pressing the F (Flash) button allows you to turn the LCD Monitor Display on, and then change the flash setting (see P.33).
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. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.95. Press the "...
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. Display the setup menu.
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.
Changing the Setting of Step Zooming (STEP ZOOM) The focal length with optical zooming can be fixed to any of five levels (28, 35, 50, 85, and 135 mm as converted equivalent to 35 mm cameras) (Step Zoom). Possible Settings OFF (Set at purchase) To set whether to use step zooming (ON) or not (OFF), follow the steps below.
Displaying a Setting Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.) You can set the icon of a changed function blink or a warning message indicating a change will be displayed at power-on for about 5 seconds if the initial settings are changed for the following functions.
Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can download images from the camera. Reference For how to download images from the camera into your computer, see the Software User Guide available from the Caplio Software CD-ROM.
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When [Install CaplioSoftware ] is clicked: (P.115) The following software will be installed: Software Windows Description RICOH Gate La Downloads images. CaplioViewer Allows images to be displayed, edited, or corrected. DirectX (see P.122) is required to play back movies. USB Driver Connects the camera to your computer.
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating Systems Supported Windows 98/98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Professional Windows Me Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Pentium 2 or higher Memory Windows 98/98SE: 32MB or more (96MB or more recommended)
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Windows XP) Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer.
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Confirm where you want to install and click [Next]. [InstallShield Wizard Complete] screen appears. Click [Finish]. The message shown on the right appears. The next step is to connect the camera to your computer and set up the drivers. See P.119 and the following pages. Note After installation, it may be necessary to restart your computer.
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecting your camera, install the software on your computer.
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Confirm where you want to install and click [Next]. [InstallShield Wizard Complete] screen appears. Click [Finish]. Note After installation, it may be necessary to restart your computer. Reference For how to remove (uninstall) the software, see P.123.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to it. Make sure the camera power is off. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera.
[Caplio R1/RZ1] 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. Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer: Turn your camera off by pressing the power button.
Installing Other Software For Windows, in addition to the Caplio Software, you can also install the following software from the CD-ROM provided. • Acrobat Reader • DirectX Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. Installing Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to display the operation manual (PDF file).
Installing DirectX DirectX is software to play back movies. This camera requires DirectX 7.1 or later to play movie files in Windows. If you have an earlier version installed, please install the updated version available on the accompanying CD-ROM. For Windows XP, installation of DirectX is not needed because the updated version is already installed.
Uninstalling the Software For Windows 2000/XP, Administrator privileges are required to uninstall the software. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. Select [Settings] and then [Control Panel]. Double-click the [Add/Remove Programs] icon (or the [Add Or Remove Programs] icon in Windows XP). Select [Caplio Software] and then click [Change/Remove].
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.
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When [Install CaplioSoftware ] is clicked: The following software will be installed: Software Description RICOH Gate La Downloads images. USB Driver Connects the camera to your computer. Mounter Connects the camera to your computer. 9:Mac OS 8.6 to Mac OS 9.2.2 X: Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3...
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your computer, or the computer's user manual. Operating System Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 / Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3 Macintosh A USB port standard-equipped Apple Macintosh Series Internal Memory...
To remove (uninstall) the software from your Macintosh, drag and drop the installed file into the Trash. File Name Folder Name RICOH Gate La System Folder: Control Panels RICOH Gate La Prefs System Folder: Preferences Caplio Mounter System Folder: Extensions Caplio Mounter Prefs System Folder: Preferences...
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3) Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Open the Mac OS X folder. The [Caplio Mounter.pkg] icon appears. Double-click [Caplio Mounter.pkg]. The Installer starts. A screen appears prompting you to enter the administrator's password.
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Click the destination volume you want, and then click [Continue]. Click [Install]. When installation finishes, a message appears to inform you that it is necessary to restart your Macintosh. Click [Continue Installation]. The software is installed, and after a while an Installation Complete message appears.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Camera Power Supply Refer Symptom Cause Remedy The power does not come Batteries are not loaded. Or they are Load the batteries correctly. Recharge P.20 exhausted. or use the AC Adapter. P.139 P.140 The AC Adapter is not connected Reconnect it properly.
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Shooting Refer Symptom Cause Remedy The camera does not Batteries are not loaded. Or they are If using alkaline batteries, replace the P.16 shoot even if you press exhausted. batteries with a new set. If using P.139 the shutter release button. rechargeable batteries, recharge or use P.140 the AC Adapter.
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Refer Symptom Cause Remedy A picture is blurred. You moved the camera when Hold the camera with your elbows tight P.25 pressing the shutter release button. on your body. Or use a tripod. When shooting in a dark place (ex. Use the flash.
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Playback/Deleting Refer Symptom Cause Remedy Cannot Playback. Or the The camera is not in Playback Mode. Press the Playback button. P.35 Playback screen does not The VIDEO/AV cable is not Reconnect it properly. P.38 come out. connected properly. The video format is set wrong. Set to correct format.
Other Problems Refer Symptom Cause Remedy Cannot load the Memory The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.20 Card. Even when the camera's Batteries are running low. If using alkaline batteries, replace the P.16 buttons are pressed, it batteries with a new set.
Appendices A. Specifications General Video Signal Format NTSC, PAL Power Source Voltage AA Dry Alkaline Batteries (1.5 V) x 2 Rechargeable Battery (3.7 V) x 1 External Part (AC Adapter); 3.8 V External Dimensions Weight 100.2mm (W) x 55.0mm (H) x 25.0mm (D) (excluding projecting parts Weight Approx.
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• Shutter Still image: 8, 4, 2, 1 to 1/2000 seconds Movie: 1/30 to 1/2000 seconds • ISO Sensitivity AUTO, ISO64, ISO100, ISO200, ISO400, ISO800 Distance Control • AF Method Normal Shooting: External Passive / CCD method; Macro: CCD method •...
B. Optional Accessories The Caplio R1 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Item Model Remarks AC Adapter AC-4b Used for power supply from a home outlet to the camera. PC Card Adapter FM-SD53 For when you want to load an SD Memory Card directly into your computer's PC Card Slot.
Removing the Rechargeable Battery. Open the battery/card cover. Remove the rechargeable battery. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Caution • Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
Removing the AC Adapter Make sure the camera is turned off before removing the AC Adapter. Unplug the power plug from the outlet. Slide the battery/card cover toward the rear side to open it. Remove the battery. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Caution •...
D. Menu Items By Mode Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) Setting Option Refer to Movie Size [320], 160 P.59 Focus [AF], MF, SNAP, ∞ P.61 White Balance P.53 [AUTO], (Daylight), (Overcast), (Tungsten light), (Fluorescent light), (One Push) Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode) Setting Option Refer to...
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 power- off. Mode Function The current setting is kept:O, Restored:X Setup DATE SETTINGS POWER SAVE...
Mode Function The current setting is kept:O, Restored:X MOVIE SIZE (Movie Mode) O SIZE (Text Mode) Playback VOLUME F. Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded onto an SD memory card at various image size and picture quality settings.
G. Using Your Camera Abroad AC Adapter (Model AC-4b) Can be used in regions with a current of 120V, 50Hz/60Hz. If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped wall outlet/plug, please consult your travel agent on a plug adapter suitable for wall outlets in your country of destination.
H. Cautions on Use • This product is for domestic use. The warranty is only valid domestically. • Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefore. •...
• 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. There are high voltage circuits in this camera. As this is dangerous, do not dismantle this camera under any circumstances.
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 The date is not set. Set the date. P.106 MENU FILE NUMBER OVER...
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.
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Note • Before sending the camera in for repair, check the battery and read the instruction manual again to ensure proper operation. • Some repairs require a significant amount of time to be completed. • When sending the camera to a service center, please include a note which describes the defective part and the problem as precisely as possible.
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Trouble ..........132 Troubleshooting ........132 Uninstalling ..........123 USB Cable ..........10 USB Driver ........113, 125 Voice Memo ...........81 Warranty and Servicing .......149 WAV file ..........81 White Balance ........53 White Balance Bracket ......57 WIA Driver ...........113 Zoom .............31...
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Telephone Support Numbers in Europe (from within the UK) 02073 656 580 (from outside of the UK) +44 2073 656 580 Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) 06331 268 438 (außerhalb Deutschlands) +49 6331 268 438 France (à partir de la France) 0800 91 4897 (en dehors de la France) +49 6331 268 409 Italia (dall’Italia)
"Reducing environment-affecting chemical substances contained in products." Easy and simple manuals and CD-ROM approach are part of the solution. If a problem arises First of all, see "Troubleshooting" in this manual. If the issues still persist, please contact a Ricoh office. Ricoh Offices Ricoh Company, Ltd.
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