Ricoh Caplio R2 - Manuals

7 Using Manuals The two manuals included are for your Caplio R2. To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk Copy the PDF file from the above folder. Camera User Guide (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera.You will also see how to install the provided softw...

8 Reference The camera is provided with software (ImageMixer) that allows you to display and edit images from your computer. For how to use ImageMixer, click the [?] button on the ImageMixer window and see the displayed manual.For more information on the ImageMixer, contact the Customer Support Cent...

Chapter 1 Quick Guide If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter. Before Shooting ............................................... 10Getting Ready to Shoot ................................... 16Basic Shooting................................................. 29Playing Back ...

10 Before Shooting Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. • Caplio R2 • AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV unit. • USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Print supported printer. • Handstrap • Rechargeable Battery • Battery Charger N...

11 Q u ick G u id e • Camera User Guide (This booklet) • Warranty • Safety Precautions • Caplio Software CD-ROM The provided software and the Software User Guide are included on this CD-ROM. Optional Accessories • AC Adapter (AC-4b) Used for power supply from a home outlet to the camera. Connect thi...

12 Names of parts Camera Front View Mode Selector You can select one of the three modes with the mode selector. Item Name Refer to 1 Shutter Release Button P.29 2 AF Window - 3 Lens Cover - 4 Microphone P.92 5 Flash P.38 6 Power Switch P.24 7 Lens P.29 Still Image Mode Allows you to shoot still imag...

13 Q u ick G u id e Rear View Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 LCD Monitor - 12 Battery/Card Cover - 2 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.32P.38 13 ! /MODE Button P.39 3 Mode Selector P.12 14 $ / Q (Quick Review)Button P.41 4 Z (Wide-angle) / 9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.36P.45 15 O Button - 5 z (Tele...

14 About LCD Monitor Display Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures Note • The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject. • Even between cards of the same capacity, the number of remaining shots and other values may vary with the manufac...

15 Q u ick G u id e The Screen During Playback Note The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera’s status while in use. Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 Protect P.96 8 Picture Quality P.60 2 DPOF P.99 9 Image Size P.60 3 Mode Types - 10 File No....

16 Getting Ready to Shoot Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note If you have already used this camera, follow the steps below to make sure it is turned off before removing or loading batteries.1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off.2. Make sure the lens cover is closed.For how to turn th...

17 Q u ick G u id e • 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...

18 Caution • 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. In addition, the life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low temperature...

19 Q u ick G u id e 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 28 MB.When you want to record a lot of still images, movies or sounds at h...

20 Charging the Rechargeable Battery The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. 1. Insert the battery, making sure that the and markings on the battery match with those on the battery charger. The battery label should face up. Caution Be careful not to reverse the and sides. 2. Plug th...

21 Q u ick G u id e Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card The rechargeable battery (DB-50) is another option for powering this camera. This battery is convenient because it can be used over and over again by recharging, and the battery power lasts long.If you have already used this cam...

23 Q u ick G u id e Inserting Dry Cells (available in stores) If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before loading batteries and memory card. 1. Open the battery/card cover. 2. Insert the two batteries, making sure they are facing the correct way. 3. Close the battery/card...

24 Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: 1. 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 Play...

25 Q u ick G u id e 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 ...

26 Setting the date and time When the power is turned on for the first time and the language setting is completed, the date/time setting screen appears. 1. Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time. Change the value with !" and move the frame with #$ . 2. In [FORMAT], choo...

27 Q u ick G u id e 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 S...

28 Histogram Display When histogram display is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the LCD monitor screen.A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis. The brightness is shadow (dark), halftone, and highlight (...

29 Q u ick G u id e Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Let's shoot! How to Hold the Camera Hold the camera as illustrated below for best results. 1. Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body. 2. Put your finger on the shutter button. Note Be careful when you are ...

30 Preventing camera shake If the camera moves when you press the shutter button, the still image might not come out clearly (due to camera shake). The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake should be avoided under the current shooting condition. To prevent camera shake, use a...

31 Q u ick G u id e 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...

32 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 ...

34 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. 1. To turn the power o...

36 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. By pressing the z button, the su...

38 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. Flash Modes 1. Switch the Mode Selector ...

39 Q u ick G u id e 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. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the ! button. The still image mode selection screen...

41 Q u ick G u id e Playing Back Checking the image you just took (Quick Review) You can view the image you just took on the LCD monitor. If you are not pleased with the way the photo came out, you can erase it then and there. 1. While still in the Still Image Mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button...

42 Viewing Your Images In the Playback Mode you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on them. 1. Press the Playback button. The camera switches to Playback mode and the last still image you took is displayed.You can view your pictures in order by using the #$ button....

43 Q u ick G u id e Playing back in the three-frame view A playback view can be divided into three frames. The three-frame view allows you to select a still image to enlarge or delete it. 1. Press the Playback button. The last image you took is displayed. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. T...

44 About Screen Switching at Playback The playback screen changes as follows: Note If one of the following operations is performed on the three-frame view, the display returns to the ordinary playback screen (single-picture display) and the operation is executed.• Deletion (P.49)• Menu display (P.94...

45 Q u ick G u id e Thumbnail Display You can view your images in sets of 12.You can then select an image to erase or magnify. 1. Press the Playback button. The last image you took is displayed. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen changes to three-frame view. 3. Press the 9 (Thumbn...

46 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 2560x1920 or 2048x1356, up to 6.7 times when its size is 1280x960, and up to 3.4 times when its size is 640x480. 1. Press the Playback button. The last image you to...

47 Q u ick G u id e 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 cam...

49 Q u ick G u id e Erasing 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•Select multiple frames and erase together 1. Press the Playback button. 2. To er...

50 Erasing Multiple Frames at One Time 1. Press the Playback button. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail) button twice. The screen is divided into 12 frames and displays 12 still images at once. 3. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the image you want to erase and press the D (Delete) button. The trash symb...

Chapter 2 A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Direct Printing .................................................. 52A Variety of Shooting Techniques ................. 57Shooting with Multi-Shot ................................ 85Shooting/Playing Back Movies....................... 89Recording/Pl...

52 Direct Printing Direct Print Function The Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer, by connecting them via a USB cable. Photos can be printed quickly and easily from your digital camera without using a computer. Caution • You cannot print movies (.AVI) with this fu...

53 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Note To disconnect the camera from the printer, check that the power is off on both units before disconnecting the USB cable between them. Printing Still Images You can send still images from the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer to print ...

55 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Note To specify the set value as the default selected at the next connection, click the ADJ. button on the screen of Step 7. Upon appearance of the screen at right, select [Set] and press the O button. Select [Cancel] to return to the default sett...

57 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback 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 ...

58 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 [ ]. Note The SETUP menu can be accessed from within the Shooting Setting menu. Fo...

59 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Using the Shooting Setting Menu 1. With the camera ready to shoot, press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 2. Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. The setting items are provided on 4 screens. To select a screen by sc...

60 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). Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size. Figures inside the bold fr...

62 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 ( ∞ ). Note • Manual focus cannot be used in Scene...

63 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Shooting with Manual Focusing 1. Press the " button as required. Pressing the " button enlarges the display for easy focusing. 2. Press the O button to set the focus bar/zoom bar display to the focus bar. Each time the O button is pressed,...

64 Shooting at a Fixed Distance The shooting distance can be set to short distance or infinity.Infinity is useful to shoot a distant view.To shoot with the shooting distance fixed, follow the steps below. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3....

66 Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the definition of your still images to either sharp or soft. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the O or $ butto...

68 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 soun...

69 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback 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...

72 Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals.You can set the shooting interval at any length from 5 seconds to 3 hours, in increments of 5 seconds. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the M button. The...

73 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback 8. Press the shutter release button. A picture is taken every time the fixed interval elapses. 9. To stop shooting, press the O button. Interval Shooting settings are cleared when the power is turned off. Caution If the time until the next shootin...

74 2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) You can shoot a still image with a voice memo. Voice recording can continue for up to eight seconds. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [IMAGE WITH ...

75 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the M button. The Shooting Setting menu ...

77 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback 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 c...

78 Setting the White Balance Manually (One Push) 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the ADJ. Button twice. The White Balance menu appears.   3. Press the !" buttons to select (One Push). 4. Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting conditions for your pi...

80 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 (W): 1/8 secondIn Telephoto (T): 1/30 secondWhen the function is set to [OFF], the maximum shutter release speed is 1 second. 1. ...

81 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) To return the Shooting Setting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the M button. 3. Press the !"...

82 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. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the ! button. The still image mode selection screen appears. 3. Press the " button to...

83 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Using the AF Target Shift Function At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (P.34) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera.This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with locked ...

85 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 norma...

87 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback CONT 7. Compose your picture, then press and hold the shutter button. As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures continue to be taken. 8. Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop recording. To playback consecutive ima...

89 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback 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.You can select number of frames shot per second (frame rate), either 30 or 15.Each movie you shoot i...

90 Setting the Frame Rate The number of shot frames per second (frame rate) in Movie Mode can be selected from 30 and 15. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 3 . 2. Press the M button. The shooting setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [FRAME RATE]. Then press the O or $ button. 4. Pr...

91 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed.For movies, the first frame is displayed as a still image. 2. Move to the movie you want to view using the #$ buttons. P...

92 Recording/Playing Back Sound 2 Recording Sound (Voice Memo) You can record sound.Recorded data is stored as a WAV file. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 2 (Voice Memo Mode). 2. Press the shutter release button. Sound recording starts. 3. Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop r...

93 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Playing Back Sound To playback sounds, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button. The last shot taken is displayed. 2. Press the #$ buttons to select a sound file for playback (speaker icon). Press the $ button to display the next file....

94 Other Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Setting Menu The Playback menu provides the functions shown in the table below: Note The SETUP menu can be accessed from within the Playback Setting menu. For details, see P.106. Using the Playback Menu 1. Press the Playback button to Switch the...

95 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can show the recorded still images, movies, and sound files sequentially on the LCD Monitor. This function is called a slide show.To view a slide show, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Pla...

96 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 1. Press the Playback button. The last s...

97 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Protection is applied and the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button. 2. Press the M button. The Playback menu appears. 3....

98 Protecting Multiple Files at Once To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail) button twice. The screen is divided into 12 frames and displays 12 still images at once. 3. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the first file...

99 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Using a Printing Service (DPOF) The still images recorded on an SD Memory Card can be printed out if you take them to a shop that offers a digital camera print service.To use a print service, it is necessary to make settings required for printing....

100 Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button. 2. Press the M button. The Playback menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [DPOF] and press the O or $ button. 4. Press the !" buttons to select...

101 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF setting for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail) button twice. The screen is partitioned into twelve segments t...

102 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: T...

103 A V a riety of S hoot ing Te chniques /P la yback Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in internal memory onto an SD Memory Card at once. 1. Turn the Camera Off. 2. Insert an SD Memory Card. 3. Turn t...

Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings ........................... 106

106 Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu You can change camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the Shooting Setting menu (see P.58) or Playback Setting menu (see P.94).The SETUP menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below. Setting Option Refer to FORMAT [CARD] P.108 FORMAT ...

107 Changi n g Cam e ra Settings Using the SETUP Menu To display and use the Setup menu, follow the steps below. Note For some functions, the choice selection method may not be as explained here. For detailed operation, see the explanation of each function. 1. Press the M button. The Shooting Settin...

108 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. Formatting is the process of prepar...

109 Changi n g Cam e ra Settings Formatting Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) If an error message "Format the internal memory" is displayed, it will be necessary to format the internal memory prior to use. Caution Formatting the internal memory erases all of the images recorded in the mem...

110 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) To adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor, follow the steps below. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.107. 2. Press the !" button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] and press the O or $ button. The LCD Brightness Ad...

111 Changi n g Cam e ra Settings 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 w...

112 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. To change the Au...

113 Changi n g Cam e ra Settings 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. To change the beep sound settings, follow the steps below: 1. Display the setup menu. For detail...

114 Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS) The beep sound volume can be changed. To change the beep sound volume, follow the steps below: 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.107. 2. Press the !" button to select [VOL. SETTINGS] and press the O or $ button. 3. Press t...

115 Changi n g Cam e ra Settings 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. To change Confirmation Tim...

116 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 fro...

117 Changi n g Cam e ra Settings Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture.The date/time setting on the SETUP menu is explained here. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.107. 2. Press the !" button to s...

118 Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/ ᜘᝙ ) You can change the language displayed on the LCD Monitor. To change the display language, follow the steps below. 1. Display the setup menu. For detailed operation, see P.107. 2. Press the !" button to select [LANGUAGE/ ᜘᝙ ] and press the O or $ ...

119 Changi n g Cam e ra Settings 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 Ja...

120 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). To set whether to use step zooming (ON) or not (OFF), follow the steps below. 1. Display th...

121 Changi n g Cam e ra Settings 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. • White...

122 Changing the USB Communication System (USB Connection) Changing the USB Communication System (USB Connection)If the USB communication system is changed (by selecting [MASS STR] at [USB CONNECTION] on the Setup menu), files in the camera can be browsed and transferred from the camera to your comp...

123 Changi n g Cam e ra Settings Caution • At [MASS STR], RICOH Gate La or Caplio Transfer Software cannot be used for file transfer. • At [MASS STR], files can only be read from the camera and cannot be written into or deleted from the camera. • For direct printing on a printer supporting both Dire...

125 Changi n g Cam e ra Settings Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer (Windows) This display is an example for Windows XP. The terms are different for other OS but the operations are the same. 1. Click the Remove Hardware Safely icon at the right end of the task bar. 2. Select [USB Large-capa...

126 Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) Icons on the shooting screen are enlarged.Under this setting, the following icons are enlarged:• Flash• Macro Shooting• Self Timer• White Balance• Focus• Exposure Compensation• ISO Sensitivity If icons are enlarged, the following items are not displayed:...

Chapter 4 Installing Software Installing the Provided Software (For Windows)..128Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) ...................................................... 139

128 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 Soft...

131 In stalling S o ftware Installing the Software on Your Computer Caution • Do not connect your camera to the computer until indicated. If you happened to connect your camera to the computer (resulting in the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen appearing), simply click [Cancel], and after disconnecti...

133 In stalling S o ftware Connecting the Camera to Your Computer After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to it. 1. Make sure the camera power is off. 2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. 3. Connect the USB cable to the USB terminal of your camera. Y...

134 Note By default, the WIA driver is installed in the following location: 3. Select [RICOH Gate La], check [Always use this program for this action] check box, and then click [OK]. To load images from the camera with assistance from the Windows XP Scanner and Camera Wizard, select [Scanner and Cam...

135 In stalling S o ftware Installing Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is required to display the operation manual (PDF file).If the computer is running under Windows, Acrobat Reader can be installed. Acrobat Reader need not be installed if already installed on your computer. Caution • Do not install t...

136 Installing DirectX DirectX is a program to play a movie file by the ImageMixer.This camera requires DirectX 8.1 or later to play movie files in Windows. If you have an earlier version installed, please install the updated version available on the accompanying CD-ROM.For Windows XP, installation ...

137 In stalling S o ftware Uninstalling the Software Caution • For Windows 2000/XP, Administrator privileges are required to uninstall the software.• If any other program is active or unsaved data remains, save the data and terminate the program before uninstalling. 1. Click [Start] on the Windows t...

138 Uninstalling the ImageMixer Caution • For Windows 2000/XP, Administrator privileges are required to uninstall the software.• If any other program is active or unsaved data remains, save the data and terminate the program before uninstalling. 1. Click [Start] on the Windows task bar. 2. Select [S...

141 In stalling S o ftware 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. Caution • Problems may arise due to changes made to the OS environment setting.• Connecti...

142 Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select the OS 9 folder. The [Caplio Installer] icon appears. 3. Double-click [Caplio Installer]. The "Caplio Installer" window opens. 4. ...

143 In stalling S o ftware Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3) 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Open the Mac OS X folder. The [Caplio Mounter.pkg] icon appears. 3. Double-click [Caplio Mounter.pkg]. The Installer starts. A ...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ............................................ 146Appendices .................................................... 153

146 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Camera Power Supply Symptom Cause Remedy Refer to The power does not come on. Batteries are not loaded. Or they are exhausted. Load the batteries correctly. Recharge or use the AC Adapter. P.20P.21P.155 The battery is unacceptable. Replace the battery with an ...

147 T roubles hoot ing Shooting Symptom Cause Remedy Refer to The camera does not shoot even if you press the shutter release button. Batteries are not loaded. Or they are exhausted. If using alkaline batteries, replace the batteries with a new set. If using rechargeable batteries, recharge or use t...

150 Other Problems Symptom Cause Remedy Refer to Cannot load the Memory Card. The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.21 Even when the camera's buttons are pressed, it does not operate. Batteries are running low. If using alkaline batteries, replace the batteries with a new set. If using...

151 T roubles hoot ing Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 When software for Ricoh's digital camera is used on a PC with Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed, the following warning message may appear at software activation or USB connection. With this in mind, refer to the following: 1. ...

153 Appendices A. Specifications General Camera Parts Video Signal Format NTSC, PAL Power Source Voltage Rechargeable Battery (3.7 V) x 1External Part (AC Adapter); 3.8 V External Dimensions Weight 100.2mm (W) x 55.0mm (H) x 25.8mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Weight Camera: Approximately 150 g ...

155 B. Optional Accessories The Caplio R2 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, using the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended. If you have a...

156 Removing the AC Adapter Make sure the camera is turned off before removing the AC Adapter. 1. Unplug the power plug from the outlet. 2. Slide the battery/card cover toward the rear side to open it. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Caution • Be ...

157 D. Menu Items By Mode Shooting Menu (Movie Mode) Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode) Shooting Menu (Text Mode) Setting Option Refer to MOVIE SIZE [320], 160 P.60 FRAME RATE 15 FPS, [30 FPS] P.90 FOCUS [AF], MF, SNAP, ∞ P.62 WHITE BALANCE [AUTO], (Daylight), (Overcast), (Tungsten ligh...

160 Note • The number of remaining shots displayed on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject. • The maximum number of pictures and other numeric values may be different even for cards of the same capacity if the manufacturer, type, or shooting conditions...

161 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. • Be sure not ...

162 I. Care and Storage Care • Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer. • When dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your fingers, and either use a blower (available in stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently du...

164 K. Warranty and Servicing 1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any defective parts will be repaired free of charge. In the event of a camera malfunction, contact the dealer from which you purchased the ca...

165 INFORMATION TO THE USER USA FCC Part15 Class B The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installati...

166 Index A AC Adapter ....................................11, 155Acrobat Reader ...................................129ADJ BTN.SET. .....................................111ADJ. Button ...........................................57Auto Bracket ..........................................68AUTO POWER OFF...

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