Ricoh R4 - Manuals

7 Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your Caplio R4. To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk Copy the PDF file from the above folder directly to your hard disk. “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It als...

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

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................................................. 27Playing Back ...

10 Before Shooting Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. • Caplio R4 • AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV. • USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Print-compatible printer. • Handstrap • Rechargeable Battery • Battery Charger Note ...

Quic k Guid e 11 • 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-4c) Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use 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 E (Camera Shake Correction) Button P.29 2 Shutter Release Button P.27 3 POWER Button P.22 4 Flash P.37 5 AF Window - 6 Lens Cover - 7 Microphone P.97 8 Lens P.27 Voice...

13 Quic k Guid e Rear View Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 LCD Monitor P.14 11 $ / Q (Quick Review) Button P.42 2 Mode Selector P.12 12 M / O Button P.61P.99P.111 3 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.31P.37 13 " / N (Macro) Button P.36 4 z (Telephoto)/ 8 (Enlarged View) Button P.35P.47 14 # / F (Fl...

14 LCD Monitor Display Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 Flash P.37 16 Exposure Compensation P.80 2 Macro Shooting P.36 17 ISO Setting P.83 3 Self-timer P.88 18 Date Imprint P.79 4 Mode Types P.12P.38 19 Interval P.76 5 Recording Destinatio...

15 Quic k Guid e Note • The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject. • Movie and sound recording time and the maximum number of still pictures may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memor...

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 the battery.1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off.2. Make sure the protective lens cover is closed.For i...

17 Quic k Guid e Reference • For information on how to insert the Rechargeable Battery, see P.20. • For information on how to use the AC adapter, see P.171. Caution • Remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time. • The battery may be very hot immediately after ...

18 SD Memory Card (available in stores) You can store still images you have taken either in the camera’s internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is 26 MB.To record a lot of still images, movies or sounds at high resolutions, use a high-capacity SD ...

19 Quic k Guid e 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 sid...

20 Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card The rechargeable battery (DB-60) can be used to power this camera. This battery is convenient because the battery power lasts long and it can be used over and over again by recharging. If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned...

21 Quic k Guid e 4. Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place. Removing the Rechargeable Battery Open the battery/card cover. Release the hook that locks the rechargeable battery. The battery will be ejected. Pull the battery out of the camera. Be careful not to drop the battery when...

22 Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: 1. Press the POWER button. After the start sound, the auto focus/flash lamp blinks for several seconds. Using the Camera in Playback Mode Pressing the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second turns on the camera in Playback Mode, allowing you to ...

23 Quic k Guid 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 set...

24 Setting the Date and Time When the power is turned on for the first time, 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], choose the date and time format. Select th...

25 Quic k Guid e Changing the Display Pressing the DISP. button allows you to change the screen display mode and toggle the information displayed on the LCD monitor.Each time you press the DISP. button, the display changes in the following order: Histogram, Grid Guide, No Display, LCD Monitor Off, a...

26 Histogram When Histogram is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the LCD monitor.A histogram is a graph indicating the number of pixels on the vertical axis and the brightness on the horizontal axis (from left to right, shadows (dark areas), midtones, and highlights (bright areas)...

27 Quic k Guid e Basic Shooting Now you are ready. Holding the Camera Hold the camera as shown 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 release button. Note When you are shooting, be careful not to o...

28 Preventing Camera Shake If you move the camera when pressing the shutter release button, the still image might not come out clearly due to camera shake. The mark displayed on the LCD monitor indicates that camera shake may occur.To prevent camera shake, use a tripod or hold the camera securely wi...

29 Quic k Guid e Using the camera shake correction function to prevent blurring due to camera shake Turning on the camera shake correction function minimizes blurring due to camera shake.At the time of purchase, the camera shake correction function is turned on. 1. With the camera ready to shoot, pr...

31 Quic k Guid e Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press) When you press the shutter release button halfway (half-press), the auto-focus function is triggered to determine the focal distance. Next, press it all the way down (full-press) to shoot.This is useful when the subject is not in the cent...

33 Quic k Guid e 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 foreground. 1. ...

35 Quic k Guid e Using the Zoom Function Pressing the Z (Wide-angle) button allows you to take a wide-angle picture. Pressing the z (Telephoto) button allows you to take a close-up picture of the subject. 1. With the camera ready to shoot, press the Z (Wide-angle) button or the z (Telephoto) button....

37 Quic k Guid e Using the Flash Press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode. At the time of purchase, the camera is set to [FLASH OFF].From the front edge of the lens, the flash light reaches about 0.2 to 2.4 m (7.9 in. to 7.9 ft.) (Wide-angle) or about 0.14 to 1.8 m (5.5 in. to 5.9 ft.) (T...

41 Quic k Guid e Using the Skew Correction Mode 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the SCENE button. The Scene Mode selection screen appears. 3. Press the !" buttons to select [SKEW COR MODE]. 4. Press the C / D button. 5. Press the shutter release button to shoot the subject. Immediate...

42 Playing Back Images Reviewing 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 delete it then and there. 1. In Still Image Mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button. The last image you too...

43 Quic k Guid e Viewing Your Images In Playback Mode, you can check still images you have taken. You can also delete or zoom in on the images. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The camera switches to Playback Mode and the last still image you took is displayed.You can view your pictures in order by...

44 Playing Back Images in the Three- frame View The playback screen can be divided into three frames. The three-frame view allows you to select a still image to enlarge or delete. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last image you took is displayed. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The s...

45 Quic k Guid e Switching the Playback Screen The playback screen changes as follows: Note If any of the following operations is performed in the three-frame view, the display returns to the ordinary playback screen (single-picture display) and the operation is executed. • Deletion (P.50) • Menu di...

46 Thumbnail Display You can view your images in sets of 12.You can then select an image to enlarge or delete. 1. Press the 6 (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 (Thumbnail Display)...

47 Quic k Guid e Magnifying Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last image you took is displayed. 2. Press the #$ buttons to display the still image you want to enlarge. 3. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button. The still image is enl...

48 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.To view still...

49 Quic k Guid e 5. Press the POWER button or the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second to turn the camera on. Caution When the AV cable is connected to the camera, the LCD monitor and the speaker output turn off. Note • You can connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on your television...

50 Deleting Files Deleting Unwanted Files (Still Images/ Movies/Sounds) You can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or internal memory.You can delete them in the following three ways:• Delete one file at a time• Delete all files at once• Select multiple frames and delete together...

51 Quic k Guid e Deleting Multiple Files at One Time 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button twice. The screen is divided into 12 frames and 12 files are displayed together. 3. Press the !"#$ buttons to select the file you want to delete and press the D (Delet...

Chapter 2 Using the Various Shooting and Playback Functions Direct Printing .................................................. 54Various Shooting Functions ........................... 59Shooting with Multi-Shot (CONT. MODE) ...... 89Shooting/Playing Back Movies....................... 93Recording/Pla...

54 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 files) with thi...

55 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions 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. Caut...

57 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Note To specify the setting as the default setting next time the camera is connected to the printer, press the ADJ. button when the screen in Step 7 is displayed. When the screen at the right appears, press the #$ buttons to select [SET] and p...

59 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Various Shooting Functions Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button You can use the ADJ. button to adjust the exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO setting with fewer operations. Two functions other than exposure compensation and white balance c...

60 Shooting Setting Menu The Shooting Setting menu enables you to shoot pictures by setting the items listed in the table below. * The default values are enclosed in brackets [ ]. Note The SETUP menu can be accessed from within the Shooting Setting menu. For details, see P.110. Reference For the lis...

61 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Using the Shooting Setting Menu 1. With the camera ready to shoot, press the C / D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. 2. Press the !" buttons to select the desired menu item. The menu items are provided on four screens. To sel...

62 Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) The size of a stored still image depends on the Picture Quality Mode and image size settings.There are two Picture Quality Modes: N (Normal) and F (Fine). Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size Figures inside the bold frame indica...

64 Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS: MULTI AF/SPOT AF) If you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF).The camera automatically measures the distances to a maximum of five AF areas from among 17 AF areas and focuses to the nearest AF area...

66 Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS: MF) If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (Manual Focus: MF).Manual focus enables shooting at a fixed distance. Note • In Scene Mode, Manual Focus can be used only when [ZOOM MACRO] or [SKEW COR MODE] is selected. • You can also use Manua...

67 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Shooting with Manual Focus 1. Press the " button as required. Pressing the " button enlarges the display for easy focusing. 2. Press the $ button to display the focus bar. Each time the $ button is pressed, the focus bar and zoom bar a...

68 Shooting at a Fixed Distance (FOCUS: SNAP/Infinity) The shooting distance can be set to a short distance or infinity.Infinity is useful for shooting distant scenes.To shoot at a fixed distance, follow the steps below. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the C / D button. The Shooting Sett...

70 Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) You can change the edge quality of your still images to either sharp or soft. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the C / D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. 3. Press the " button to select [SHARPNESS] and press the $...

72 Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) The Auto Bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels (-0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5EV) based on the set exposure level. Note This function is not available when shooting with sound. 1. Switch the M...

73 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT) The White Balance Bracket function automatically records three images - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of the current white balance.This is useful if you cannot determ...

76 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 from 5 seconds to 3 hours in increments of 5 seconds. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the C / D button. The Shooting ...

78 2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) You can shoot a still image with a voice memo of up to eight seconds. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the C / D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. 3. Press the " button to select [IMAGE WITH SOUND] and press the $...

79 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions 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 C / D button. The Shooting Setti...

81 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white.At purchase, the White Balance is set to [AUTO]. Normally you do not need to change the setting, but if the camera is havi...

82 Setting the White Balance Manually (MANUAL SETTING) 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the ADJ. button. 3. Press the #$ buttons until the White Balance menu appears. 4. Press the !" buttons to select . 5. Point the camera at a piece of paper or something white under the lighting cond...

84 Limiting the Shutter Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT) The maximum shutter speed can be limited to the following:1/8 second, 1/4 second, and 1/2 second. When this function is set to [OFF], the maximum shutter speed varies depending on the ISO setting. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the C / D ...

85 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions 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 C / D button. The Shootin...

86 Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) You can change the shading of text for shooting with [TEXT MODE] in Scene Mode.You can select from [DEEP], [NORMAL] and [LIGHT]. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the SCENE button. The Scene Mode selection screen appears. 3. Press the !" ...

87 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Using the AF Target Shift Function During macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (P.33) by using the !"#$ buttons on the camera without moving the camera.This is useful for macro shooting on a tripod with...

88 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. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 5 . 2. Press the t (Self-timer) button. The Self-timer symbol appears on the screen.The [10] to the right of th...

91 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions CONT. 7. Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button. Pictures continue to be taken for as long as you hold down the shutter release button. 8. Release your finger from the shutter release button to stop taking pict...

92 Viewing an S-CONT or M-CONT Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode While a still image (16 frames in an image file) taken with S-CONT or M-CONT is displayed, you can enlarge any one of the 16 frames. You can also switch between frames while viewing the image in Enlarged Display Mode.To view a frame...

93 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Shooting/Playing Back Movies 3 Shooting Movies You can shoot movies with sound.You can set the image size to either 320 × 240 or 160 × 120 pixels.You can set the number of frames shot per second (frame rate) to either 30 or 15.Each movie you s...

95 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Setting the Frame Rate You can select 30 fps or 15 fps for the number of shot frames per second (frame rate) in Movie Mode. 1. Switch the Mode Selector to 3 . 2. Press the C / D button. The Shooting Setting menu is displayed. 3. Press the "...

96 Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed.The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image. 2. Select to the movie you want to view using the #$ buttons. Press the $ button to display the next file....

97 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Recording/Playing Back Sound 2 Recording Sound 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. Press the shutter re...

98 Playing Back Sound To playback sounds, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed. 2. Press the #$ buttons to select a sound file for playback (indicated with a speaker icon). Press the $ button to display the next file.Press the # button to display...

99 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Other Functions Available in Playback Mode Playback Setting Menu The Playback Setting 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.110. Usin...

100 Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) You can display the recorded still images, movies, and sound files sequentially on the screen. This is called a slide show.To view a slide show, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last shot taken is displayed. 2. Pr...

101 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Write-protecting Files (PROTECT) You can protect files from being accidentally deleted. Caution Protected files cannot be deleted normally. However, they will be deleted if you format the memory where the files are stored. Protecting Files 1....

102 The selected file is protected and the Protect symbol appears in the upper-left corner of the screen. Note To unprotect a file, display the file you want to unprotect and perform Steps 3 to 5. Protecting All Files To protect all your files, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) butto...

103 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Protecting Multiple Files at Once To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button twice. The screen is divided into 12 frames and 12 still images are d...

104 Using a Printing Service (DPOF) The still images recorded on an SD memory card can be printed out if you take them to a store that offers a digital camera print service.To use a print service, you must make print settings on your camera. These settings are called Digital Print Order Format (DPOF...

105 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. 2. Press the C / D button. The Playback Setting menu appears. 3. Press the " button to select [DP...

106 Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF settings for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below. 1. Press the 6 (Playback) button. 2. Press the 9 (Thumbnail Display) button twice. The screen is partitioned into 12 segments to display the thumbnails of files. 3. Pre...

107 Using th e Various S hoot ing and Playbac k Functions Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size. Caution You can resize only still images and still images with voice memos. Movies cannot be resized. Note ...

108 Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an SD Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in the internal memory onto an SD memory card at once. 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Insert an SD memory card. 3. Turn the camera on. 4. Press the 6 (Playback...

Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings ........................... 110

110 Changing Camera Settings SETUP Menu You can change the camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the Shooting Setting menu (P.60) or Playback Setting menu (P.99).The SETUP menu enables you to set the items listed in the table below. The default values are enclosed in brackets [ ]. Settin...

111 Chan gi ng Cam era S e ttings Using the SETUP Menu To display and use the SETUP menu, follow the steps below. Note For some functions, the setting selection method may differ from what is explained here. For detailed operation, see the explanation of each function. 1. Press the C / D button. The...

112 Formatting the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD]) If the error message [CARD ERROR] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded into the camera or if you formatted the card with a computer or other device, you must format the SD memory card prior to use with this camera.Formatting is the process o...

113 Chan gi ng Cam era S e ttings Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) If the error message [FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY] is displayed, you must format the internal memory prior to use. Caution Formatting the internal memory deletes all of the images recorded in the memory. If you have ima...

114 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 the operating procedure, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS] and press the $ button. The LCD Brightness Adj...

115 Chan gi ng Cam era S e ttings Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN. SET.1/2) Pressing the ADJ. button enables you to display the screens for setting the exposure and white balance with fewer button operations.You can also use [ADJ BTN. SET.1] and [ADJ BTN. SET.2] to add a camera func...

116 Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF) If you do not operate the camera for a set period of time, it will shut off automatically to conserve battery power (Auto Power Off).By default, Auto Power Off is set to one minute, but you can change this setting. To change the Auto Power Off...

117 Chan gi ng Cam era S e ttings 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 the o...

118 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 the operating procedure, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [VOL. SETTINGS] and press the $ button. 3. Press th...

119 Chan gi ng Cam era S e ttings Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) Immediately after you press the shutter release button, the still image taken is displayed on the screen for a moment so you can check it.By default, the image confirmation time is set to 0.5 seconds, but this can be c...

120 Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD memory card or in the internal memory with a consecutively numbered file name that is automatically assigned.When you switch SD memory cards, you can set your camera to continue consecutive numbering...

122 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 the operating procedure, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [DATE SETTINGS] and...

123 Chan gi ng Cam era S e ttings Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/ ) You can change the language displayed on the screen. To change the display language, follow the steps below. 1. Display the SETUP menu. For the operating procedure, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [LANGUAGE/ ...

124 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 ...

125 Chan gi ng Cam era S e ttings Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM) The focal length with optical zooming can be fixed to any of seven levels (28, 35, 50, 85, 105, 135, and 200 mm, equivalent to that on a 35mm camera) (Step Zoom). To set whether to use step zooming (ON) or not (OFF), fol...

126 Displaying a Settings Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.) If the initial settings are changed for the following functions, you can set the camera to have the icon of that function blink and to display a warning message about the function with the changed setting for about 5 seconds when the camera...

127 Chan gi ng Cam era S e ttings Changing the USB Setting (USB CONNECTION) By setting [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the SETUP menu, you can view files in the camera and transfer files from the camera to your computer using the USB cable without installing the supplied software or USB driver.Usu...

128 To change the USB setting, follow the steps below: 1. Display the SETUP menu. For the operating procedure, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [USB CONNECTION] and press the $ button. 3. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. 4. Press the C / D or # button. 5. If you ...

131 Chan gi ng Cam era S e ttings Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) You can enlarge the icons displayed on the screen during shooting.The following icons are enlarged:• Flash• Macro Shooting• Self-timer• White balance• Focus• Exposure compensation• ISO setting When the icons are enlarged, th...

132 Registering the Power-on Settings (REG. MY SETTINGS) The My Setting function allows you to make your desired settings to be used at power-on. For example, when a digital camera is used in common by multiple persons, each person can use the camera without regard to the settings made by the person...

133 Chan gi ng Cam era S e ttings Changing the Startup Settings (START SETTINGS) To change the startup settings, use one of the settings registered in [REG. MY SETTINGS]. 1. Display the SETUP menu. For the operating procedure, see P.111. 2. Press the " button to select [START SETTINGS] and press...

Chapter 4 Installing Software (Downloading Images to Your Computer) Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) ................................................ 136Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) .............................................. 155 Caution The screen images shown h...

136 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.Software installation is necessary for automatic image downloading from the camera to your computer. Note • If a file with the same ...

141 In st alling Sof tw are 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 disconnect...

143 In st alling Sof tw are Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite Reference For how to use DeskTopBinder Lite, refer to the Beginner’s Guide, the Setup Guide, and the DeskTopBinder Lite - Auto Document Link Guide (all PDF files) that are installed with DeskTopBinder Lite. Caution • Do not connect your c...

145 In st alling Sof tw are Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Downloading Images Using RICOH Gate La After installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to the computer.The following explanation is provided assuming that [ORIGINAL] (default) is selected at [USB CONNECTION] of th...

146 For Windows XP The first time you connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable, the [Found New Hardware Wizard] screen will appear. 1. Select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)]. 2. Insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. Installation of ...

147 In st alling Sof tw are 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 [Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard].Leaving the [Always use ...

148 Transferring Images in Mass Storage Mode Caution Windows 98/98 SE and Mac OS 8.6 are not compatible with Mass Storage Mode. 1. Change [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the Setup menu. For more details, see P.127. At the time of purchase, [ORIGINAL] is selected. 2. Make sure that the camera power...

149 In st alling Sof tw are Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer (Windows) The display is an example of Windows XP. The terms are different for other operating systems but the operations are the same. 1. Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon at the right end of the task bar. 2. Selec...

150 Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card It is possible to download images from an SD memory card to the computer via a PC card slot or card reader.To load an SD memory Card into a PC card slot or card reader, use a PC card adapter. Images in an SD Memory Card Images are stored in an SD memory ...

151 In st alling Sof tw are 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 ...

152 Installing DirectX DirectX is used to play movie files with ImageMixer.This camera requires DirectX 8.1 or later to play movie files in Windows. If you have an earlier version installed, please install the updated version available on the accompanying CD-ROM.For Windows XP, installation of Direc...

153 In st alling Sof tw are Uninstalling the Software Caution • For Windows 2000/XP, Administrator privileges are required to uninstall the software. • If any other program is active or unsaved data remains, save the data and terminate the program before uninstalling. • If you install both ImageMixe...

154 Uninstalling 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 [Sett...

156 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, double-clicking the [Installer] icon displays the screen on the right. When [Installing the software] is clicked: The software will be installed. When [Browse User’s Manual (Software Version)] is clicked: The “Software User Guide” (PDF file) on the Caplio Software CD-ROM...

157 In st alling Sof tw are 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 • The provided software may not operate properly if changes are made to the oper...

159 In st alling Sof tw are Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4) 1. Turn on your Macintosh and insert the Caplio CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the [Caplio Software] icon. 3. Open the Mac OS X folder. The [Caplio Mounter] icon appears. 4. Double-click [Capl...

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ............................................ 162Appendices .................................................... 169 Caution Never use any battery other than the specified one. Reference For the applicable battery, see P.16.

162 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Camera Power Supply Problem Cause Solution Refer to The camera does not turn on. Battery is not loaded or is exhausted. Load the rechargeable battery correctly. Charge the battery as required. Use the AC adapter as required. P.19P.20P.171 A (manganese dry cell...

163 T roubleshoot in g Shooting Cannot charge the battery. Battery has reached the end of its useful life. Replace with a new rechargeable battery. P.16 Battery runs out quickly. It is being used at extreme high or low temperatures. - - Many shots are being taken in dark places or other location req...

167 T roubleshoot in g Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 When software for your Ricoh digital camera is used on a computer 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 follo...

168 If you clicked the [Keep Blocking] button: Follow the steps below to check the Windows Firewall settings. 1. Click [Start] and then [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Windows Firewall]. If [Windows Firewall] is not displayed, click [Switch to Classic View] at the top left of the window. 3. Click ...

169 Appendices A. Specifications General Camera Parts Video Signal Format NTSC, PAL Power Source Voltage Rechargeable Battery (3.7 V) × 1 External (AC adapter): 3.8 V External Dimensions 95.0 mm (W) × 53.0 mm (H) × 26.0 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts) Weight Camera: Approximately 135 g (excludin...

171 B. Optional Accessories The Caplio R4 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, use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is recommended.If you have a...

172 Caution • Use the AC adapter with the battery/card cover open. Do not close the cover forcibly. • The camera cannot be used with a tripod. • Be sure to securely connect the AC adapter cord and plug. • When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the power outlet. ...

173 D. Available Menu Items By Mode Movie Mode Scene Mode For details about options, see P.60. Setting Options Refer to MOVIE SIZE [320], 160 P.62 FRAME RATE 15FPS, [30FPS] P.95 FOCUS [MULTI AF], SPOT AF, MF, SNAP, A P.66 WHITE BALANCE [AUTO], (OUTDOORS), (CLOUDY), (INCANDESCENT LAMP), (INCANDESCENT...

176 Note • The number of remaining shots displayed on the LCD monitor may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject. • Movie and sound recording time and the maximum number of still pictures may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD...

177 H. Cautions on Use • This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the country in which the camera was purchased. • Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicin...

178 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...

180 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...

181 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...

182 Index A AC Adapter .......................................... 11, 171Acrobat Reader .......................................... 139ADJ BTN. SET.1/2 ..................................... 115ADJ. Button ...................................... 13, 59, 96AF target shift...................................

Telephone Support Numbers in Europe UK (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 Itali...

From environmental friendliness to environmental conservation and to environmental management Ricoh is aggressively promoting environment-friendly activities and also environment conservation activities to solve the great subject of management as one of the citizens on our precious earth.To reduce t...