User manual RICOH CAPLIO R5

Camera User Guide The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures. Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a computer. Note Do not connect the USB cable yet! If you connect the camera to a computer through the USB cable before installing the provided software on the computer, the software required for connection between camera and computer may not be installed correctly. Be sure to connect the camera to your computer after installing the provided software. (GP.138) Preface This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. To make the best use of this product's functions, read this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference. Ricoh Co., Ltd. Safety Precautions Test Shooting Copyright For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions thoroughly. Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording properly before normal use. Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines, music and other materials, other than for personal, home or similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited. Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images caused by malfunction of this product. This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid within the country of purchase. 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 thereof. Operating this product in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may adversely affect the performance of both devices. In particular, operating the camera close to a radio or television may lead to interference. If interference occurs, follow the procedures below. · Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV, radio or other device. · Reorient the TV or radio antenna. · Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets. Exemption from Liability Warranty Radio Interference This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of Ricoh. © 2006 RICOH CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The contents of this document may be changed in the future, without prior notice. This booklet was created with thorough attention to its content. If, however, you have a question, spot an error, or find a description lacking, please refer to the end of this booklet for information on how to contact us. Microsoft, MS, Windows and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Macintosh, Power Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States of America and other countries. Adobe and Adobe Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All trademarked company and product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners. Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your Caplio R5. "Camera User Guide" (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. * The "Camera User Guide" (English edition) is available from the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file. "Software User Guide" (PDF file) This guide explains how to download images from the camera to your computer and display and edit them on your computer. * The "Software User Guide" is available in the following folders on the provided CD-ROM. Each language has its own "Software User Guide" in the respective folder. "Camera User Guide" (English edition) (PDF file) To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk, copy the PDF file from each folder directly to your hard disk. 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 Support Center below. North America (Los Angeles) Europe (U.K.) Asia (Philippines) China TEL: +1-213-341-0163 TEL: +44-1489-564-764 TEL: +63-2-438-0090 TEL: +86-21-5450-0391 Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM 1 Key Features Equipped with a high magnification 7.1× wide angle zoom lens This camera has a compact body only 26 mm thick, featuring a 28-mm (Wideangle) to 200-mm (Telephoto)* 7.1× optical zoom lens that covers a wide range of shooting. This lens can be used to take pictures in various indoor and outdoor situations. *Equivalent to that on a 35mm camera Camera shake correction function reduces blurring (P.87) The camera comes with a camera shake correction function to allow you to take clearer pictures with minimized blurring even indoors, at night and in other situations where camera shake may occur. Rapid shutter response enables you to capture high-speed action (P.31) The shutter release time lag is as short as approx. 0.1 seconds. Ricoh's patented hybrid auto focusing system technology even keeps action shots looking good. Macro shooting at 1 cm (P.35) and closeup flash shooting at 14 cm (Telephoto) or 20 cm (Wide-angle) (P.36) The unsurpassed macro shooting function allows you to capture details from a very close distance at only 1 cm. The camera also has a built-in flash for close-up shots at 14 cm (Telephoto) or 20 cm (Wide-angle). This combination will give you clear macro shots even under low light conditions. 2 AF target shift function for easy focus locking even on a tripod (P.58) The camera is equipped with an AF target shift function. During macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus with the press of a button, without moving the camera itself. Equipped with a powerful long-lasting rechargeable battery (P.20) This camera comes with a long-lasting, high-capacity rechargeable battery for longer periods of shooting on a trip or at work. ADJ. (Adjust) button enables easier camera operations (P.56) The ADJ. button simplifies the camera setting procedures. It allows you to make adjustments with minimum steps for settings, such as the exposure compensation and white balance. You can also assign a function as required. 30 fps or 15 fps high-quality movies with sound (P.89) Record high-quality movies with 640 × 480 pixels at 30 frames per second and with full sound. Scene Mode enables easy shooting (P.37) In Scene Mode, you can select from among eight shooting modes to best match your shooting conditions and the camera will automatically make the optimal settings. You can also register your own customized settings and then easily load these settings when needed. 3 Skew Correction Mode helps straighten skewed images (P.37) In Skew Correction Mode, a rectangular object shot at an angle can be straightened to look as if it were shot squarely. With the simple touch of a button, you can straighten skewed images of objects such as a message board, a display panel, or a name card. USB cable enables instant transfer of camera data to a computer Install the provided software on your computer and then simply connect the camera to your computer with the provided USB cable to automatically transfer images to your computer. ImageMixer software makes it easy to manage shot images in albums, edit images and sounds, create video CDs, and more This software provides integrated handling of images with an input function to download still images, movies, and sounds from a digital camera or music CD, an album function to manage captured contents, an edit function to edit movies using MPEG-1, a layout function to create layouts using still image contents, and a disk creation function to create video CDs. Direct printing without the use of a computer (P.107) A Direct Print-compatible printer can be connected to the camera with the USB cable to directly transfer images to the printer. This allows for easy printing without using a computer. You can also print reports. 4 Contents Using the Manuals......................................................................... 1 Key Features ................................................................................. 2 Contents ........................................................................................ 5 Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 11 Packing List ................................................................................. 12 Names of Parts............................................................................ 14 How to Use the Mode Selector.................................................... 16 LCD Monitor Display ................................................................... 17 Getting Ready ............................................................................. 20 About the Battery ....................................................................................20 SD Memory Card (available in stores) ....................................................21 Charging the Rechargeable Battery........................................................23 Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card......................24 Turning the Power On/Off .......................................................................26 Setting the Language..............................................................................27 Setting the Date and Time ......................................................................28 Basic Shooting ............................................................................ 29 Holding the Camera ................................................................................29 Shooting..................................................................................................31 Using the Zoom Function........................................................................34 Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shooting)....................................................35 Using the Flash .......................................................................................36 Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions.........37 t Using the Self-Timer ...........................................................................42 Playing Back Images ................................................................... 43 Reviewing the Image You Just Took (Quick Review) .............................43 Viewing Your Images ..............................................................................44 Three-frame View/List View (Thumbnail Display) ...................................45 Magnifying Images ..................................................................................47 Deleting Files............................................................................... 48 Deleting a File .........................................................................................48 Deleting All Files .....................................................................................48 Deleting Multiple Files at One Time ........................................................49 Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ............................... 51 Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness .................................................52 Histogram................................................................................................52 5 Advanced Operations 1 Various Shooting Functions 55 56 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. Using the ADJ. Button ................................................................. 56 Settings by Mode ....................................................................................56 Changing the Text Density (Scene Mode) ..............................................57 Shifting the AF Target (Macro)................................................................58 Shooting Setting Menu ................................................................ 59 Using the Menu.......................................................................................61 Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE)............................................................... 62 Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS)...................................... 64 Manual Focus Shooting (MF)..................................................................65 Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)........................... 67 Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) ........ 68 Shooting with Multi-Shot (CONT./S-CONT/M-CONT) ................. 69 Viewing an S-CONT or M-CONT Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode ......................................................................................72 Setting the Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH).................................. 73 Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) .................................................................. 74 Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WB-BKT)...........75 Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) ........................ 77 Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) .... 78 2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) .... 80 Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)................ 81 Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)........................... 82 Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)............ 83 Setting the White Balance Manually (MANUAL SETTINGS)..................84 Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING).................................... 85 Limiting the Shutter Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT) .................. 86 Using the Camera Shake Correction Function to Prevent Camera Shake (CAMERA SHAKE COR)................................ 87 Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) ......................................................... 88 6 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 89 3 Shooting Movies ................................................................................89 Setting the Frame Rate (FRAME RATE) ................................................90 Playing Back Movies...............................................................................92 3 Other Playback Functions 93 Playback Setting Menu................................................................ 93 Using the Menu.......................................................................................93 Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) ......... 94 Write-protecting Files (PROTECT) .............................................. 95 Protecting a File ......................................................................................95 Protecting All Files ..................................................................................96 Protecting Multiple Files at Once ............................................................97 Using a Printing Service (DPOF)................................................. 98 Setting DPOF for the Displayed Still Image ............................................98 Setting DPOF for All Still Images ............................................................99 Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images..................................................100 Changing the Image Size (RESIZE).......................................... 101 Copying the Contents of the Internal Memory to an SD Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) ........................................................ 102 Straightening Skewed Images (SKEW CORRECTION)............ 103 Viewing on a Television............................................................. 105 4 Direct Printing 107 Direct Print Function .................................................................. 107 Connecting the Camera to a Printer .......................................... 108 Printing Still Images................................................................... 109 Printing One or All Still Images .............................................................109 Printing Several Still Images .................................................................111 5 Changing Camera Settings 113 SETUP Menu ............................................................................ 113 Using the SETUP Menu........................................................................114 Preparing the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD]) ................ 116 Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]).......... 117 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS)............................................................. 118 Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN. SET.)....... 119 Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF) ... 120 Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) ................. 121 Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS)............. 122 7 Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ............ 123 Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) .................. 124 Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)......................... 126 Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/N) ............... 127 Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE)............................................................. 128 Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM) ................. 129 Displaying a Settings Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.)........................................................ 130 Changing the USB Setting (USB CONNECTION)..................... 131 Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) ....................... 133 Registering Custom Settings (REG. MY SETTINGS) ............... 134 Using the Auto Resize Zoom (DIGITAL ZOOM IMG)................ 136 6 Downloading Images to Your Computer 138 For Windows ............................................................................. 138 Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM.....................................................139 System Requirements for Using Caplio Software CD-ROM .................143 Installing the Software Required for Handling the Camera and Images .......................................................................................144 Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite .........................................................146 Installing Other Software on Your Computer ........................................148 Uninstalling the Software ......................................................................150 For Macintosh............................................................................ 152 Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM.....................................................152 System Requirements for Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM ...........154 Installing the Software Required for Handling the Camera and Images (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) .......................................................................155 Installing the Software Required for Handling the Camera and Images (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4.6) .............................................................156 Uninstalling the Software ......................................................................158 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ............................... 159 Using the Caplio Software to Download Images...................................160 Downloading Images in Mass Storage Mode........................................161 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer ..................................163 8 7 Appendices 164 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 164 Error Messages.....................................................................................164 Camera Troubleshooting ......................................................................165 Software and Computer Troubleshooting .............................................170 Specifications ............................................................................ 172 Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/ SD Memory Card ..............................................................................174 Optional Accessories................................................................. 175 Using the AC Adapter (sold separately)................................................175 Disconnecting the AC Adapter..............................................................176 Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is Turned Off ............................................................................. 177 About Scene Mode .................................................................... 179 Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene Mode......................................180 Using Your Camera Abroad ...................................................... 181 Cautions on Use ........................................................................ 182 Care and Storage ...................................................................... 183 Warranty and Servicing ............................................................. 184 Index ......................................................................................... 186 9 10 Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List...................................... 12 Names of Parts................................. 14 How to Use the Mode Selector ........................................................... 16 LCD Monitor Display ....................... 17 Getting Ready .................................. 20 Basic Shooting................................. 29 Playing Back Images ....................... 43 Deleting Files ................................... 48 Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ............................................... 51 Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. Caplio R5 The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. Rechargeable Battery If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Battery Charger AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV. USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Printcompatible printer. Handstrap Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Attaching the handstrap to the camera Thread the small end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera and loop the ends as shown. 12 Camera User Guide Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4c) Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use this adapter for long periods of playback or when transferring images to a computer. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. (This booklet) Warranty Safety Precautions Rechargeable Battery (DB-60) Caplio Software CD-ROM The provided software and the "Software User Guide" are included on this CD-ROM. Battery Charger (BJ-6) Soft Case (SC-60) Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the latest information about accessories, visit the Ricoh website at http://www.ricohpmmc.com. 13 Names of Parts Camera Front View If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 12 5 3 4 6 Item Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 POWER Button Shutter Release Button Flash AF Window Lens Cover Microphone Lens P.26 P.31 P.42 P.29 Refer to 14 Rear View 2 1 13 14 4 5 6 7 17 16 15 12 11 Refer to P.17 P.34, 45 P.16 P.44 P.56 P.48, 42 P.51 P.37 P.43 P.61, 93, 114 P.35 P.36 P.105 P.108, 159 P.172 P.24 P.92 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 3 8 9 10 Item Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 LCD Monitor Zoom lever z (Telephoto)/Z (Wide-angle) 8 (Enlarged View)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Mode Selector 6 (Playback) Button ADJ. Button D (Delete)/t (Self-timer) Button DISP. Button !/MODE Button* $/Q (Quick Review) Button MENU/OK Button "/N (Macro) Button #/F (Flash) Button AV Output Terminal USB Terminal Tripod Screw Hole Battery/Card Cover Speaker * The MODE button is only available during Scene Mode. 15 How to Use the Mode Selector Set the mode selector to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies. 1 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Switch the mode selector to the symbol of the function you want to use. SCN Mode Selector Symbols and Descriptions Symbol 3 SCN 5 Function Movie Mode Scene Mode Still Image Mode Description Allows you to shoot movies with sound. Allows you to shoot with settings optimized for the shooting scene. This also allows you to recall My Settings. Allows you to shoot still images. 16 LCD Monitor Display Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 10 11 12 21 22 23 24 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 29 30 28 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Movie Mode 25 26 27 Still Image Mode Item Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Flash Macro Shooting Self-timer Scene Modes Mode Types Recording Destination Remaining Number of Still Images Picture Quality Image Size Zoom Bar Focus Auto Bracket White Balance Photometry Sharpness Refer to P.36 P.35 P.42 P.37 P.16, 37 P.21 P.174 P.62 P.62 P.34 P.64 P.74 P.83 P.67 P.68 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Item Name Color Depth Exposure Compensation ISO Setting Date Imprint Interval Time Exposure Histogram Refer to P.73 P.82 P.85 P.81 P.78 P.77 P.52 Camera Shake Correction P.87 Battery Mark Camera Shake Warning Mark Aperture Value Shutter Speed Frame Rate P.19 P.30 P.172 P.86 P.90 Remaining Recording Time P.174 Recording Time P.174 17 Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------· The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject. · Movie recording time and the maximum number of still pictures may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card. · When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, "9999" is displayed. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Example of LCD Monitor Display During Playback 1 2 3 4 56 8, 9 10 7 13 11 12 14 Still Image Mode Item Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Protect DPOF Mode Types Playback Data Source Refer to P.95 P.98 P.44 Movie Mode Item Name Picture Quality Image Size File No. Battery Mark Date at Shooting Recording Time or Lapsed Time Indicator Refer to P.62 P.62 P.19 P.81 P.126 - 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Number of Playback Files Total Number of Files Setting at Shooting (Recording) - Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera's status while in use. 18