Page 2 - Using These Manuals; Using This Guide; Important; Terms; Note
2 Using These Manuals The two manuals included are for your Caplio G4/G4wide. Please read this first:Quick Start guide (printed manual) This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio G4/G4wide right away by providing quick explana-tions: "Getting Ready to Shoot", "Shooting Images...
Page 3 - Chapter 1 Using Your Camera; Contents
3 Using These Manuals ........................................................... 2Using This Guide .................................................................. 2 Chapter 1 Using Your Camera Section 1 Getting Started Checking that everything is Packed ..................................... 6Nam...
Page 6 - Checking that everything is Packed; Optional Accessories
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 6 • In the unlikely event that something is missing or damaged, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. • After checking the contents of the warranty card, please keep it in a safe place. Checking that everything is Packed The following items shou...
Page 7 - Names of Parts; Camera; Front View
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 7 Names of Parts It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the follow-ing. Camera Front View Rear View Left Side, looking fromthe front Bottom 1. Shutter release button2. Power button3. Mode Dial4. Flash5. AF Windo...
Page 8 - Mode Dial Symbols and Functions.; How to Use the Mode Dial
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 8 Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of themode you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Functions. Symbol Mode Name Function 1 Setup Mode Allows you to set and confirm camera settings. 2 Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds. (G4wide only) 3 Movie Mode Allows y...
Page 9 - Inserting the Batteries; Indication of the number of images you can take
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 9 Inserting the Batteries The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose which kind to use according to yourneeds. Battery Type Feature AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (included) You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel. Howeve...
Page 10 - Insert the batteries following these steps.; Using the Batteries
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 10 Insert the batteries following these steps. Make sure the camera power is off. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps.First slide the cover toward the face of the camera,then lift it to expose the battery compartment. Insert the two bat...
Page 11 - Inserting the rechargeable; Removing the rechargeable; Make sure the camera power is off.; Using the Rechargeable Battery
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 11 Inserting the rechargeable battery Make sure the camera power is off. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps.First slide the cover toward the face of the camera,then lift it to expose the battery compartment. Insert the rechargeable bat...
Page 12 - Setting up the AC Adapter; Insert the AC Adapter Battery .; Using the AC Adapter
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 12 Setting up the AC Adapter Make sure the camera's power is off. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps.First slide the cover toward the face of the camera,then lift it to expose the battery compartment. Insert the AC Adapter Battery . Op...
Page 13 - Removing the AC Adapter; Unplug the power plug from the outlet.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 13 Removing the AC Adapter Make sure the camera's power is off. Unplug the power plug from the outlet. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps.First slide the cover toward the face of the camera,then lift it to expose the battery compartmen...
Page 14 - To turn the camera On; To turn the camera Off; Press the power button.; Turning the Power On/Off
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 14 To turn the camera On Press the power button. The flash lamp and auto-focus lamp will alternate forseveral seconds. To turn the camera Off Press the power button. Auto Power-off • If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn it...
Page 15 - Press the; Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 15 To set the date and time, follow the stepsbelow. Make sure the power is on and then turnthe Mode Dial to 1 1 1 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor. Press the " " " " button to select [DATE SET- TINGS] and then press ...
Page 16 - Inserting a Memory Card; Protecting your images from being deleted
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 16 Inserting a Memory Card You can record the still images and movies you have taken in the camera's internal memory or on an SDmemory card (available in stores). Protecting your images from being deleted If you move the SD memory card's write-protection switch to...
Page 17 - Inserting the SD Memory Card; Press the card gently and release it.; Gently take the card out of the camera.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 17 Inserting the SD Memory Card Make sure the camera's power is off. Open the battery/card cover. The cover slides open in two steps.Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extrac-tion. Make sure the card is facing the right wayand then push the card all th...
Page 18 - How to Use the LCD Monitor; Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 18 How to Use the LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for play-ing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and settings aredisplayed on the screen of the LC...
Page 21 - The Screen During Playback
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 21 The Screen During Playback Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode Symbol Display Contents Refer to 1. PRINT DPOF specified. P.109 2. PROTECT Protected status. P.104 3. Playback data source Indicates playback from internal memory. P.90 Indicates playback fr...
Page 22 - Switching the Screen Display; When Shooting
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 22 Switching the Screen Display If you press DISP, you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no dis-play of symbols, etc. When Shooting • In Synchro-Monitor Mode, with the exception of the following operations, the LCD Monitor is tu...
Page 23 - Button Functions
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 23 Button Functions The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons. Button Shooting Mode Playback Mode Menu display D (Delete)/ T (Self-timer) Button If you press the button in Shooting Mode, self-timer mode is activated and you can take phot...
Page 24 - Screens
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 24 Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode) In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting Option Refer to EXPOSURE COMP. -2.0 to +2.0 P.55 WHITE BALANCE [ ]/ (Daylight)/ (Overcast)/ (Tungsten light)/ (Fluorescent light)/ (One Push) P.58 PIC QUALITY/SIZE F2048/N...
Page 26 - Playback Menu
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 26 Shooting Menu (Text Mode) In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button. Playback Menu In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button. Setting Option Refer to DENSITY DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT P.84 SIZE 2048/[1280] P.69 IMAGE WITH SOUND ON/[OFF] P.52 DATE IMPRIN...
Page 29 - The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 29 The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu Operation To display the menu: Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode) or 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode).Press the M M M M button. The menu appears. On the menu screen, you can move between screens by pressing the #$...
Page 30 - The Basics of the Setup Screen
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started 30 The Basics of the Setup Screen Operation To display the Setup Screen: Turn the Mode Dial to 1 1 1 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup Screen is displayed. To select an item: Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select the desired item. To select a setting val...
Page 32 - Put your finger on the shutter button.; How to Hold the Camera
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 32 Hold the camera with both hands andlightly press both elbows against yourbody. Put your finger on the shutter button. • Be careful when you are shooting not to get a finger, your hair, or the strap in front of the lens or the flash. • To prevent camera shake, ho...
Page 33 - Compose the picture on the LCD Monitor.; How to Focus
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 33 Point the lens toward the subject youwant to shoot. Compose the picture on the LCD Monitor. The focus is set at the center of thescreen, so use the screen to center yoursubject. Half-press the shutter button. The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are dis-...
Page 34 - Check the Focus and Shoot; Turn the Mode Dial to; Shooting Still Images
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 34 Check the Focus and Shoot (Half-press) Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Compose your shot either by lookingthrough the Viewfinder or at the LCDMonitor. Put the subject of your photo right in thecenter and press the shutter button half-way. The f-st...
Page 35 - Capture the Moment Shooting
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 35 Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press) Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Compose your shot either by lookingthrough the Viewfinder or at the LCDMonitor. Put the subject of your photo right in thecenter and press the shutter button all theway. Afte...
Page 36 - When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 36 Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Put the subject of your photo right in thecenter of the LCD Monitor or the View-finder and press the shutter button half-way. The f-stop (aperture size) and shutter speed are dis-played in the bottom part of the scr...
Page 37 - Shooting with Scenery-Matching
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 37 PORTRAIT This is best for taking pictures of people. SPORTS This is best for pictures of moving objects. LANDSCAPE This is best for scenery with a lot of blue sky or greenery. NIGHTSCAPE Use when shooting night scenes. You can also shoot withpeople in the frame....
Page 38 - Press the shutter release button.; TIFF File
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 38 To select a Scene Mode, follow the stepsbelow. Turn the Mode Dial to 4 4 4 4 (Scene Mode). The scene-selection screen appears. Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select the mode you want to use. Press the O O O O button. The camera switches to the ...
Page 39 - Combination of Scene Mode and Function
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 39 Combination of Scene Mode and Function Depending on the Scene Mode, the way functions work may differ from when in normal shooting mode.Refer to the table below. Mode Name Flash Macro Shooting PORTRAIT Initial setting: Flash Off Disabled SPORTS Initial setting: ...
Page 40 - Shooting with Multi-Shot
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 40 CONT (Multi-Shot) As long as you hold the shutter button down, pictures con-tinue to be taken.The still images are recorded one file each, just as in nor-mal shooting. SCONT (S Multi-Shot) Shoots a continuous stream of images. With just one full-press of the shu...
Page 41 - Making Multi-Shot Settings
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 41 Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE) To make Multi-Shot settings, follow the stepsbelow. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting menu is displayed. Press the !" !" !" !" buttons to select [CONT. MO...
Page 43 - To shoot a movie, follow the steps below.; AVI File; Shooting Movies
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 43 To shoot a movie, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 3 3 3 3 (Movie Mode). Press the shutter button. The camera starts recording.Recording continues until you press the shutter buttonagain. Pressing the shutter button again stopsrecording. While shoot...
Page 44 - By pressing the; Shooting with the Zoom
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 44 By pressing the z z z z (Telephoto) button, the subject you see in the LCD Monitor and theViewfinder becomes larger.By pressing the Z Z Z Z (Wide-Angle) button, the field in the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinderbecomes wider. Telephoto Zoom Wide-angle Zoom To shoot...
Page 45 - Optical Zoom; Shooting with the Digital Zoom
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 45 To shoot with the Digital Zoom, follow thesteps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Zoom in to the maximum by pressing the z z z z button, while viewing through the LCD Monitor. A bar is displayed in the LCD Monitor indicating Zoomstatus. With ...
Page 47 - WAV file; Recording Voice Memos; Where images are recorded
Chapter 1 Section 2 Basic Shooting 47 To record sound, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 2 2 2 2 (Voice Mode). Press the shutter button. Voice recording starts. Half-press the shutter button to stop recording. For how to play back sound, see P.93. WAV file This is one of file formats to ...
Page 49 - Pressing the; Using the Flash; Flash Mode Types
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 49 To switch to Flash Mode, follow the stepsbelow. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Alternatively, turn the Mode Dial to 4 (Scene Mode), and select a scene to have the camera ready. Pressing the F F F F (Flash) button ...
Page 50 - Slow Synchronized
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 50 Slow Synchronized When you shoot pictures in dark places and want to capture background as well, use this mode, which slows shutter speed and sets the flash to Flash Off. Red-Eye If you shoot with the F (flash) in a dark place, p...
Page 52 - Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND)
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 52 To shoot an image with sound, follow thesteps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting menu appears. Press the #$ #$ #$ #$ buttons to switch between displays as required. Select...
Page 54 - Using the ADJ. Button
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 54 Using the ADJ. Button Using the ADJ. Button allows you to make settings for exposure control, white balance, and ISO sensi-tivity, with minimum operations. • After making settings for exposure control, white balance, or ISO sensi...
Page 57 - Using the Shooting Menu
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 57 Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure) To change the exposure compensation set-ting using the Shooting Menu, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting menu appears. ...
Page 58 - Using Natural and Artificial Lighting; Types of Modes you can Select
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 58 Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) With a normal camera, a white subject may not be reproduced as white depending on lighting aroundthe subject.Digital cameras have a function called White Balance, which automa...
Page 65 - Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 65 To shoot with White Balance Bracket, followthe steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting menu appears. Press the #$ #$ #$ #$ buttons to switch between displays as required....
Page 66 - Press the shutter button.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 66 Press the shutter button. Three images (reddish, bluish, and equal to the cur-rent white balance) are automatically recorded.The three still images displayed on the LCD monitorimmediately after shooting are reddish, equal to thec...
Page 67 - About Picture Quality Mode; Normal Mode; About Image Size; Image Files; Saving; Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 67 About Picture Quality Mode When still images and movies are saved as imagefiles, the image data is saved in a compressedfile.Picture Quality Mode specifies the compressionratio to use.In Picture Quality Mode, there are two types,...
Page 68 - Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image Size.
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 68 Changing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size of a Still Image Figures inside the bold frame indicate those shown on thescreen.There is no Fine Mode for 640 × 480. For details, see "Memory Card Recording Capacities". To make ...
Page 71 - Manual Focus Shooting
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 71 Manual Focus Shooting For Manual Focus Shooting, follow the stepsbelow. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). When shooting movies, set to 3 (Movie Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting menu appears. Select [FOCU...
Page 72 - Shooting at a Fixed Distance
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 72 Shooting at a Fixed Distance To shoot with the shooting distance fixed,follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). When shooting in Scene Mode, set to 4 (Scene Mode) then select a Shooting Mode.When sho...
Page 75 - Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 75 To make changes to the sharpness of stillimages, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting menu appears. Press the #$ #$ #$ #$ buttons to switch between displays...
Page 76 - Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 76 To shoot with Auto Bracket, follow the stepsbelow. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting menu appears. Press the #$ #$ #$ #$ buttons to switch between displays as required. Select [...
Page 78 - Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE)
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 78 To set the exposure Time, follow the stepsbelow. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting menu appears. Press the #$ #$ #$ #$ buttons to switch between displays as required. Select [TI...
Page 79 - Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 79 For Interval Shooting, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting menu appears. Press the #$ #$ #$ #$ buttons to switch between displays as required. Select [INTE...
Page 81 - Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 81 To enter the date or date and time, follow thesteps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting menu appears. Press the #$ #$ #$ #$ buttons to switch between displays as required. ...
Page 82 - Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 82 To restore the Shooting Menu to its initial set-tings, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Shooting Menu appears. Press the #$ #$ #$ #$ buttons to switch between di...
Page 83 - Press the DISP button again.; Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 83 To display the Grid Guide, follow the stepsbelow. Turn the Mode Dial to 5 5 5 5 (Shooting Mode). Press the DISP button. The symbol display disappears. Press the DISP button again. The Grid Guide appears. Every time you press the ...
Page 84 - Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY)
Chapter 1 Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Photography 84 Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) When you are shooting text, you can change the DENSITY settings. You can select from DEEP, NOR-MAL and LIGHT.Text Density setting can be adjusted by using the ADJ. Button or using the ...
Page 87 - Viewing the Photo You Just Took
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 87 To display the still image you just took, fol-low the steps below. While still in the Shooting Mode, press the Q Q Q Q (Quick Review) button. The still image you just took is displayed on the LCDMonitor. Press Q Q Q Q (Qui...
Page 88 - The still image you displayed with the
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 88 Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed The still image you displayed with the Q Q Q Q (Quick Review) button can be displayed enlarged up to 3.4 times using the 8 8 8 8 (Enlarged View) button. To view stil...
Page 89 - by pressing the
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 89 Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie The movie or still image you displayed usingthe Q Q Q Q (Quick Review) button can be deleted by pressing the D D D D (DELETE) button. To delete a still image or movie that is dis...
Page 90 - To view still images, follow the steps below.; Viewing a Still Image or Movie
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 90 Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card To view still images, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed.For movies, the first frame is display...
Page 92 - Viewing Movies; Adjusting the Movie Sound; Movie Frames
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 92 Viewing Movies To view movies, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed.For movies, the first frame is displayed as a stillimage. Move to the movie you ...
Page 93 - Playing Back Sound
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 93 Playing Back Sound To play back sound recorded in Voice MemoMode, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image is displayed. For a movie, the first frame is displayed as a sti...
Page 95 - Thumbnail Display; Viewing at a Glance
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 95 To view the Thumbnail Display and select the still image for viewing, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed.For movies, the first frame is displayed ...
Page 96 - Enlarged Viewing
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 96 To view still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. Display the still image you want toenlarge. Press the 8 8 8 8 (...
Page 97 - Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 97 To view a shot from S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot still images in Enlarged Display Mode, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image is displayed. Display an S Multi-Shot or M...
Page 98 - Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW)
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 98 To view a slide show, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. Press the M M M M button. The Playback menu is displayed. Confirm you are selecting [SLI...
Page 99 - Viewing on a Television
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 99 To view still images and/or movies on a tele-vision, follow the steps below. Securely connect the AV cable to the Video In terminal on the television. Make sure the power is off. Securely connect the AV cable to the Video ...
Page 100 - Deleting One Still Image; Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 100 Deleting One Still Image To delete a still image, movie, or sound, fol-low the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. Display the still image, movie, or sound ...
Page 101 - Deleting All Frames at Once
Chapter 1 Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sounds 101 Deleting All Frames at Once To delete all still images, movies, or soundsfollow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. Press the D D D D (Delete) button. P...
Page 104 - Protecting the Displayed; Press
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions 104 Protecting the Displayed Still Image To protect a still image, movie, or sound, fol-low the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). The last still image taken is displayed. Display the still image, movie, or soundyou want to protect. ...
Page 106 - Protecting All Still Images
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions 106 Protecting All Still Images To protect all your still images, movies, or sounds, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Playback menu is displayed. Press the " " " " button to ...
Page 107 - Protecting Multiple Still Images,
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions 107 Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once To protect selected still images, movies, orsounds all at once, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). Press the 9 9 9 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is...
Page 108 - Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions 108 To copy still images, movies, and sounds from internal memory to SD Memory Card, follow the steps below. Turn your camera off by pressing the power button. Insert the SD Memory Card. Turn the camera on. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). Pres...
Page 109 - Setting DPOF for the Still
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions 109 Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed To make DPOF settings for one still image,follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). Display the still image you want to spec-ify. Press the M M M M button. The Playback menu is displ...
Page 110 - Setting DPOF for All Still Images
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions 110 Setting DPOF for All Still Images To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). Press the M M M M button. The Playback menu appears. Press " " " " button to select ...
Page 111 - Setting DPOF for Multiple
Chapter 1 Section 5 About Other Functions 111 Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images To make the DPOF setting for selected stillimages all at once, follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 6 6 6 6 (Playback Mode). Press the 9 9 9 9 (Thumbnail Display) button. The screen is split into six sectio...
Page 114 - Write-protecting your images; Formatting; Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings 114 To format an SD Memory card, follow thesteps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 1 1 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup Screen appears. Select [CARD FORMAT] and then pressthe O O O O button. A screen appears to confirm formatting. Press the $ $ $ $ button to select...
Page 120 - Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings 120 To adjust the brightness of the LCD Monitor,follow the steps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 1 1 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup Screen appears. Press the " " " " button to select [LCD BRIGHTNESS]. Press the O O O O button. The LCD Brightness...
Page 123 - Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV
Chapter 1 Section 6 Changing Camera Settings 123 NTSC (Default)PAL To change the playback format, follow thesteps below. Turn the Mode Dial to 1 1 1 1 (Setup Mode). The Setup Screen appears Press the " " " " button to select [VIDEO OUT MODE]. Press the #$ #$ #$ #$ buttons to select t...
Page 125 - Using the Software Provided; Software and OS Applicability; Caplio Software
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software 125 Using the Software Provided The CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains software for downloading images from the camerato a computer and displaying them on it. The following software is included. Software and OS Applicability Table The software that ca...
Page 126 - System Requirements for Using the Provided Software
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software 126 System Requirements for Using the Provided Software The following environments are necessary for using the provided software. Please check your com-puter, or the computer's user manual. Operating Systems Supported Windows 98/98 Second EditionWindows 2000Wi...
Page 127 - Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer; Install the software.
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software 127 Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer This section shows how to download images to your computer by using the Caplio CD-ROM includedwith the camera. You can browse the manual on the CD-ROM by clicking this button. Insert the included CD-ROM into th...
Page 128 - Installation
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software 128 For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 In Windows 2000, only a user with adminis-trative privileges can perform installation. Make sure that your camera is not con-nected to the computer. If you have already connected your camera to the computer and the [Found New Ha...
Page 129 - Uninstalling the Software
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software 129 Uninstalling the Software (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) When you want to remove the software, fol-low the steps below (this operation is called uninstallation).In Windows 2000, only a user with adminis-trative privileges can uninstall the software. Click [...
Page 130 - For Windows XP
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software 130 For Windows XP In Windows XP, only a user with administra-tive privileges can install the software. Make sure that your camera is not con-nected to the computer. If you have already connected your camera to thecomputer and the [Found New Hardware Wizard]sc...
Page 132 - Installing Other Software; Installing Acrobat Reader; Installing DirectX
Chapter 2 Section 1 Installing Software 132 Installing Other Software In addition to the Caplio Software, you can also install the following software from the CD-ROM pro-vided. • Acrobat Reader• DirectX Do not install the software when the camera is connected to your computer with a USB cable. Insta...
Page 134 - Connecting the Camera to a Computer
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer 134 Make sure the camera's power is off. Connect the USB cable to the USB port ofyour computer. Connect the USB cable to the USB termi-nal of your camera. Your camera turns on. In Windows XP, the first time you connectyour camera to the computer u...
Page 136 - Downloading Pictures to Your Computer
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer 136 For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP RICOH Gate La automatically creates a foldercalled [Caplio] inside your [My Documents]folder. Downloaded images are saved in fold-ers with the date of each shot, inside the[Caplio] folder. Connect your camera to ...
Page 137 - The RICOH Gate La Window; How to Use RICOH Gate La
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer 137 The RICOH Gate La Window Once RICOH Gate La starts up, the followingRICOH Gate La window appears on yourcomputer screen. 1. [MENU Button] Click this and the following menu appears. Menu: [Option settings]: Specifies where to save images, or wh...
Page 138 - How to Use the Optional settings
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer 138 How to Use the Optional settings If you select [Option settings] from the menu dis-played on a button in the RICOH Gate La window,the [Option settings] dialog box appears. Item Description Initial Setting 1. [Automatically save on connection] ...
Page 139 - How to Use the Background
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer 139 How to Use the Background Illustration Settings You can select a background for the RICOHGate La window from three types of patterns.If you select [Background illustration setting]from the menu displayed by the [MENU] but-ton in the RICOH Gate...
Page 140 - Images in an SD Memory Card; Images are stored on an SD Memory Card in a hierarchy, as shown here.; Card Reader; Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card
Chapter 2 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer 140 Images in an SD Memory Card Images are stored on an SD Memory Card in a hierarchy, as shown here. Image files If the card reader is SD Memory Card compatible (directly loadable), no PC Card Adapter is required. Card Reader This is a device tha...
Page 142 - Starting and Exiting DU-10x
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 142 DU-10x Window Once you start DU-10x, a window like the onebelow appears. The images you saved are displayed all inone window. This method of displayingreduced size images is called thumbnail dis-play. Exiting DU-10x To exit DU-1...
Page 143 - The Thumbnail Display Area; Folder Display Area; Thumbnail Display Description
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 143 1. Menu Bar You can change the display size and ordering ofimages. 2. Tool Bar Of the functions available in the menu, the icons ofthose most frequently used are displayed, so you canuse those functions with just one simple clic...
Page 144 - Switching the Ordering of Images
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 144 To change the ordering of images, use eitherthe tool bar or [Arrange] from the [View]menu. Menu Tool Bar 1. Name order Switches to By File Name. 2. Type order Switches to By File Type (in alphabetical order of theextension). 3. ...
Page 145 - Changing the Display Size
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 145 Changing the Display Size To change the display size, use either thetool bar or [Display size] from the [View]menu. You can change the display size to one of five sizes avail-able. 1. Extra-large 2. Large 3. Medium 4. Medium+mem...
Page 147 - To View a slide show; Running a slide show; Viewing Images in a slide show
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 147 To View a slide show You can select one or more images and dis-play them as a slide show.To start slide show, follow the steps below. Select the images you wish to see in slideshow. If you want to select multiple consecutive ima...
Page 148 - Using Auto slide show; How to Use the slide show
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 148 Using Auto slide show In Auto slide show, all the images displayedas thumbnails appear in order.To start Auto slide show, follow the stepsbelow. Using one of the steps below, select[Auto slide show]. • Select [Image] then [slide...
Page 149 - How to Rename an Image; Select an image you want to rename.; Renaming an image in Thumbnail View
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 149 How to Rename an Image To rename an image shown on the ThumbnailDisplay screen, follow the steps below. Select an image you want to rename. On the image you selected, right click andchoose [Rename] from the menu. When the [Renam...
Page 150 - How to Copy an Reduced; Select an image you want to reduce.; Copying a Reduced Image File
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 150 How to Copy an Reduced Image File To reduce an image file size and copy it ontothe clipboard, follow the steps below. Select an image you want to reduce. On the image you selected, right click andchoose [Copy Image] from the men...
Page 151 - How to Enable GPS Linkage; Enabling Functions Available with Other Models of
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 151 How to Enable GPS Linkage or Camera Memo Function To enable the GPS Linkage or Camera Memofunction, follow the steps below. Select [Options] from the [Tool] menu. The [Options] dialog box appears. Select the check box next to th...
Page 152 - Functions You Can Use
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 152 Functions You Can Use The table below shows a list of functions you can use when the [Enable the GPS Function] or[Enable the Camera Memo Function] check box is selected. *1: button on the tool bar, and [ Medium +GPS ] in the [Vi...
Page 153 - Deleting Images; Using the File Menu
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 153 Deleting Images You can delete images.There are three methods for deleting images. Using the File Menu Click an image you want to delete in theThumbnail Display Area. Select [Delete] from the [File] menu. Using the Shortcut Menu...
Page 154 - Viewing Image Information
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 154 You can display image information, such asthe date and time a photo was shot, the sizeof the image, and so on. Information Dialog Box To display image information, follow oneof the steps below. Using the File Menu Click the imag...
Page 155 - Using the Viewer Screen; Saving under a New File Name:; Specify where to save the new file; Displaying the Viewer Screen
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 155 Using the Viewer Screen Viewer Screen 1. Menu Bar 2. Tool Bar [Save] Overwrites an image and saves.Tiff files can not be overwritten. [Rotate 90 ° counter-clockwise] [Rotate 90 ° clockwise] You can rotate your images 90 degrees ...
Page 156 - To Print an Image; To print an image, follow the steps below.; Dialog Box; Printing an Image
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 156 To Print an Image To print an image, follow the steps below. Select [Print Setup] from the [File] menu. The [Print Setup] dialog box appears. Select a layout in [Print Type]. Make other settings as required. For details on print...
Page 157 - Checking the Printing Layout; Making printer settings
Chapter 2 Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images (How to Use DU-10x) 157 Checking the Printing Layout You can check the print preview before print-ing. Select [Print Preview] from the [File]menu. The print preview screen appears. Functions of the buttons shown at the top of thescreen are as follows: ...
Page 159 - Software and OS Applicability Table
Chapter 3 Section 1 Installing Software 159 Using the Software Provided The Caplio CD-ROM that comes with your camera contains software for downloading images from thecamera to a computer and displaying them on it. The following software is included. Software and OS Applicability Table The software ...
Page 160 - System Requirements
Chapter 3 Section 1 Installing Software 160 System Requirements 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 10.2.6 Macintosh A USB port standard-equipped A...
Page 162 - Turn on your Macintosh.
Chapter 3 Section 1 Installing Software 162 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the attached CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM icon is displayed on the desktop. Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and openthe [MacOS9] folder. The [Caplio Installer] icon appears. Double-click the In...
Page 164 - When you want to remove the software, follow the steps below.; Or drag and drop the installation files into the Trash.
Chapter 3 Section 1 Installing Software 164 Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) To remove (uninstall) the software from your Macintosh, drag and drop the installed file into the Trash. Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6) When you want to remove the software, fol...
Page 168 - Using the Mounter
Chapter 3 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer 168 For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 In Mac OS 8.6, Mac OS 9.1, or earlier ver-sions, a folder called [Caplio] is createdinside the root directory on the start-up disc[Macintosh HD]. In Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2.2, a folder called [Caplio]is automatically created ...
Page 169 - For Mac OS X
Chapter 3 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer 169 For Mac OS X Connect your camera to the computerusing the USB cable. Your camera turns on. When an SD Memory Card is not loaded, the [Caplio]icon is displayed and you can view the image filesstored in internal memory. When an SD Memory Card is...
Page 171 - How to Use Optional Settings
Chapter 3 Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer 171 How to Use Optional Settings If you select [Optional Settings] from the [RICOHGate Settings] menu, the [Optional Settings] dia-log box appears. Item Description Initial Setting 1. [Automatically save on con-nection] If you check this box, once...
Page 172 - Appendices
Page 174 - B. Optional Accessories
Appendices 174 Camera File System Standard : DCF (DCF is an abbreviation for "Design rule for Camera File system", a JEITA stan- dard) Compression Format : JPEG Baseline Format Compliant (Still, Movie) Image Size • 2048 × 1536 : N; approx. 568KB/Screen, F; approx. 1.12MB/ Screen • 1280 × 960...
Page 175 - D. Using Your Camera Abroad
Appendices 175 D. Using Your Camera Abroad E. Cautions on Use • Be sure not to drop or apply any sudden force to the camera. • Firing the flash consecutively may heat the firing unit. Do not fire it consecutively more than necessary. • Do not fire the flash near eyes, or view the sun or other strong...
Page 176 - Care
Appendices 176 F. 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 instores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to...
Page 177 - Power Supply
Appendices 177 G. Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problempersists, contact your nearest Ricoh Service Center. Power Supply Symptom Cause Measure Page The power does not come on. Batteries are not loaded. Or they are exhaus...
Page 179 - Other Problems
Appendices 179 Playback/Deleting Symptom Cause Measure Page Cannot Playback. Or the Playback screen does not come out. It is not set to 6 (Playback). Turn the Mode Dial to 6 (Playback Mode). P.90 The AV cable was not connected properly. Reconnect it properly. P.99 The video format is set wrong. Set ...
Page 180 - About connecting to your computer/software; Symptom 1 Cannot download images
Appendices 180 About connecting to your computer/software Measure 1 The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient.Check whether the hard disk has a space for running Windows, and the drive where you areloading image files has the same capacity or more as that of the memory car...
Page 181 - Measure 6
Appendices 181 Measure 6 Your computer may not recognize the camera correctly.Follow the steps below. • For Windows 98/98SE/Me Step 1 First, follow the steps below. 1. Load the Caplio CD-ROM into your computer.2. Connect your camera via the USB cable to your computer.3. Click the [Start] button on t...
Page 184 - Measure; Gate La Optional Settings, the same images are loaded into your
Appendices 184 Measure The camera's clock is incorrectly set or the camera's clock information has been reset. Toallow the [The same image will not be saved] function to work properly, the camera's clockinformation must be set properly. Set it properly. (See P.15.) Measure If [The same image will no...
Page 186 - I. Warranty and Servicing
Appendices 186 I. 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 purcha...
Page 187 - INFORMATION TO THE USER; USA FCC Part15 Class B; COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT; Remarque Concernant les Utilisateurs au Canada; Declaration of Conformity
Appendices 187 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 ofthe FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen-tial...
Page 188 - Telephone Support Numbers in Europe; Deutschland
Appendices 188 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) +33 800...
Page 189 - INDEX
189 A AA alkaline batteries .........................................................9AA nickel batteries............................................................ 9AC Adapter................................................................. 6, 12ADJ. Button .................................. 7, 23...