Ricoh Caplio R5 User's Guide

Camera User GuideThe serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera.NoteDo not connect the USB cable yet!If you connect the c

8Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ... 123Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) ... 124Setting the Date a

98Other Playback Functions3The still images recorded on an SD memory card can be printed out if you take them to a store that offers a digital camera

99Other Playback Functions3To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Press the MENU/OK b

100Other Playback Functions3To make the DPOF settings for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Pr

101Other Playback Functions3You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size.Caution--------------

102Other Playback Functions3You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in the internal memory onto an SD memory card at once.1Turn t

103Other Playback Functions3You can straighten rectangular objects, such as a message board or business card, shot at an angle, to make them look as i

104Other Playback Functions3Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Skew correction mode does

105Other Playback Functions3You can view files you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the

106Other Playback Functions3Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When the AV cable is conn

107Direct Printing44 Direct PrintingThe Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer by connecting them via a USB cable. P

97 Appendices 164Troubleshooting... 164Error Messages...

108Direct Printing4Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided.1Make sure that the camera is off.2Connect your camera to a printer u

109Direct Printing4You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridge-compatible printer.Still images are sent from the internal memory when

110Direct Printing47Press the !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $button to display the detailed options screen.• When [CONNECTING.

111Direct Printing4Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• To specify the settings as the

112Direct Printing49Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to select all the still images to be printed and the number of copies for each.10Press the MENU/OK button.• T

113Changing Camera Settings55 Changing Camera SettingsYou can change the camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the Shooting Setting menu (

114Changing Camera Settings5This explains how to make the settings.Use the !"$ buttons and MENU/OK button to select and set an item.1Press the ME

115Changing Camera Settings5Changing the display ----------------------------------------------------------------------• You can select a screen by th

116Changing Camera Settings5If the error message [CARD ERROR] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded into the camera or the card has been used

117Changing Camera Settings5If the error message [FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY] is displayed, you must format the internal memory prior to use.Caution------

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118Changing Camera Settings5To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, follow the steps below.1Display the SETUP menu.• For the operating procedure,

119Changing Camera Settings5You can use the ADJ. button to display the screens for setting the exposure compensation and white balance with fewer butt

120Changing Camera Settings5If you do not operate the camera for a set period of time, it will shut off automatically to conserve battery power (Auto

121Changing Camera Settings5During operation, the camera generates four types of sounds: start sound, shutter release sound, focus sound, and beep sou

122Changing Camera Settings5The beep sound volume can be changed.To change the beep sound volume, follow the steps below.1Display the SETUP menu.• For

123Changing Camera Settings5Immediately after you press the shutter release button, the still image taken is displayed on the screen for a moment so y

124Changing Camera Settings5When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD memory card or in the internal memory with a consecutively numbered fi

125Changing Camera Settings5Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When recording data t

126Changing Camera Settings5You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture.The date/time setting on the SETUP menu is explai

127Changing Camera Settings5You can change the language displayed on the screen.To change the display language, follow the steps below.1Display the SE

Basic OperationsIf you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Packing List...12Names of Parts..

128Changing Camera Settings5You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cab

129Changing Camera Settings5Step zooming is the setting of the focal length with optical zooming, which can be fixed to any of seven levels (28, 35, 5

130Changing Camera Settings5If the initial settings are changed for the following functions, you can set the camera to have the icon of that function

131Changing Camera Settings5By setting [USB CONNECTION] to [MASS STR] on the SETUP menu, you can view files in the camera and transfer files from the

132Changing Camera Settings5Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When [USB CONNECTION] i

133Changing Camera Settings5You can enlarge the icons displayed on the screen during shooting.The following icons are enlarged:Flash, Macro Shooting,

134Changing Camera Settings5The My Settings function allows you to easily shoot with your desired settings.You can register two groups of settings and

135Changing Camera Settings5Settings Retained by My Setting FunctionPIC QUALITY/SIZE WHITE BALANCEFOCUS ISO SETTINGFocal distance used in Manual SLOW

136Changing Camera Settings5This function allows you to crop and record a shot image. Conventional digital zoom enlarges a portion of an image to a se

137Changing Camera Settings55Press and hold the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) until the maximum magnification is reached on the zoom bar, then momen

12If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Open the package and make sure all the items are included.Note -------------------

1386Downloading Images to Your Computer6 Downloading Images to Your ComputerRefer to P.152 for Macintosh.You need to install software for transferring

1396Downloading Images to Your ComputerOnce you insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, the installer screen appears automatically.Usin

1406Downloading Images to Your ComputerWhen [Installing the software] is clicked: (GP.144)The following software will be installed:XP: Windows XP98: W

1416Downloading Images to Your ComputerWhen [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite] is clicked: (GP.146)The following software will be installed:XP: Windows X

1426Downloading Images to Your ComputerWhen [Browse CD-ROM Content] is clicked:You can check folders and files on the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains not

1436Downloading Images to Your ComputerThe following environments are necessary for using Caplio Software CD-ROM.Please check your computer, or the co

1446Downloading Images to Your ComputerInstall the required software on your computer before connecting the camera.Caution----------------------------

1456Downloading Images to Your Computer4Click [Next].• The [Choose Destination Location] screen appears.5Confirm where you want to install and then cl

1466Downloading Images to Your ComputerDeskTopBinder Lite is used for managing business documents. As well as still images captured with a digital cam

1476Downloading Images to Your Computer2Click [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite].• After a few moments, the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Capl

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.13Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

1486Downloading Images to Your ComputerCaution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Do not insta

1496Downloading Images to Your ComputerDirectX is used to play movie files with ImageMixer.This camera requires DirectX 8.1 or later to play movie fil

1506Downloading Images to Your ComputerCaution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• For Windows

1516Downloading Images to Your Computer1Click [Start] on the Windows task bar.2Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP).3Double-clic

1526Downloading Images to Your ComputerRefer to P.138 for Windows.You need to install software for transferring images to your computer before you can

1536Downloading Images to Your ComputerFor Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2, double-clicking the [Installer] icon displays the [Digital camera software installer]

1546Downloading Images to Your ComputerThe following environments are necessary for using the Caplio Software CD-ROM.Please check your computer, or th

1556Downloading Images to Your ComputerInstall the required software on your computer before connecting the camera.Caution----------------------------

1566Downloading Images to Your ComputerInstall the required software on your computer before connecting the camera.Caution----------------------------

1576Downloading Images to Your Computer8Click the destination disk you want, and then click [Continue].9Click [Install].• Click [Upgrade] to update th

14If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.CameraFront ViewItem Name Refer to1 POWER Button P.262 Shutter Release Button P.31

1586Downloading Images to Your ComputerCaution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If any other p

1596Downloading Images to Your ComputerAfter installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to the computer.The following explanation i

1606Downloading Images to Your ComputerIn Windows the first time you connect your camera to the computer using a USB cable, the [Found New Hardware Wi

1616Downloading Images to Your Computer• To load images from the camera with assistance from the Windows XP “Scanner and Camera Wizard”, select [Micro

1626Downloading Images to Your Computer5From the displayed drive, copy a file to the desired location.• The figure at right shows the folder configura

1636Downloading Images to Your ComputerFor WindowsThe display is an example of Windows XP. The terms are different for other operating systems but the

1647Appendices7 AppendicesIf an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action.TroubleshootingError MessagesError Message Cau

1657AppendicesCamera TroubleshootingPower SupplyProblem Cause Solution Refer toThe camera does not turn on.Battery is not loaded or is exhausted.Load

1667AppendicesShootingProblem Cause Solution Refer toThe camera does not shoot even if you press the shutter release button.Battery is exhausted. Char

1677AppendicesThe flash does not fire or the flash cannot charge.The flash cannot be used in the following cases:• When white balance bracket is set•

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.15Rear View* The MODE button is only available during Scene Mode.Item Name Refer to1

1687AppendicesPlayback/DeletingProblem Cause Solution Refer toCannot play back, or the playback screen does not appear.The camera is not in Playback M

1697AppendicesOther ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Refer toCannot load the SD memory card.The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.24The ca

1707AppendicesFor details about the software, refer to the “Software User Guide” (PDF file).When software for your Ricoh digital camera is used on a c

1717Appendices3Click the [Exceptions] tab.4Check that the software is in [Programs and Services].5Click the [Add Program] button to add software that

1727AppendicesGeneralCamera PartsSpecificationsVideo Signal Format NTSC, PALPower Source Voltage Rechargeable Battery DB-60 (3.7 V) × 1External (AC ad

1737AppendicesImage Data Record/Playback PartI/O TerminalsMemory Cards for Recording and PlaybackDistance ControlAF Method Normal Shooting: External P

1747AppendicesThe following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded in the internal memory and onto an SD memory card at var

1757AppendicesThe Caplio R5 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below.When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when c

1767AppendicesCaution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Use the AC adapter with the battery/c

1777AppendicesTurning the camera off may reset some function settings to their defaults.The table below indicates whether or not the function is reset

16If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Set the mode selector to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies.1

1787AppendicesO : setting is saved × : setting is restored* The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera.Menu Function De

1797AppendicesDepending on the Scene Mode, the operation of functions may differ from when in normal shooting mode. Refer to the table below.About Sce

1807AppendicesO Available, - Not availableFor details about options, see P.59.Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene ModeSettingPORTRAITSPORTSLANDSCAPEN

1817AppendicesUsing Your Camera AbroadAC Adapter (Model AC-4c), Battery Charger (Model BJ-6)This AC adapter can be used in regions with a current of 1

1827AppendicesCautions on Use• This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the count

1837AppendicesCare• Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer.• When dust or dirt does get on the le

1847Appendices1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any def

1857AppendicesINFORMATION TO THE USERUSA FCC Part15 Class BThe equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev

186AAC Adapter... 13, 175Acrobat Reader ... 142, 148ADJ BTN. SET.1/2 ... 119ADJ. Button ...

187MM (Memory-reversal)-CONT... 69Macro Button ... 15, 35Manual Focus (MF) ... 65Mass Storage Mode (MASS

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.17Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting PicturesItem Name Refer to Item Name

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From environmental friendliness to environmental conservation and to environmental managementRicoh is aggressively promoting environment-friendly acti

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 us

18If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.19Battery Level IndicationA battery mark appears at the lower right of the LCD monit

20If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Getting ReadyTurn the power on and get ready to shoot.Note -----------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.21Where images are recorded---------------------------------------------------------

22If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.231Insert the battery, making sure that the and markings on the battery match th

24If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Open the battery/card cover.2Make sure the SD memory card is facing the right way

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.253Insert the rechargeable battery.• When the rechargeable battery is loaded in plac

26If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.To turn the power on:1Press the POWER button.• After the start sound, the LCD moni

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.271Turn the power on for the first time after purchase.• The language selection scre

1The following two manuals are included with your Caplio R5.The camera is provided with the ImageMixer software that allows you to display and edit im

28If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time.• Change the va

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.29Basic ShootingNow you are ready.1Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press

30If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Preventing Camera Shake ----------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.31Quickly Shooting Pictures (Full-press)Full-press the shutter release button for qu

32If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press/Focus Lock)When you press the shutter

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.333To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus against a backgroun

34If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1With the camera ready to shoot, press the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) or Z(Wi

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.351With the camera ready to shoot, press the N (Macro) button.• N is displayed momen

36If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Flash Modes1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Press the F (Flash) button to change th

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.37Scene ModesShooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting ConditionsYou can

2Equipped with a high magnification 7.1× wide angle zoom lensThis camera has a compact body only 26 mm thick, featuring a 28-mm (Wide-angle) to 200-mm

38If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.393Press the !" buttons to select the Scene Mode.4Press the MENU/OK button.• Th

40If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.6Press the MENU/OK button.• The display indicates that the image is being correcte

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.41Shooting in Zoom Macro Mode1Switch the mode selector to SCN.• The camera is ready

42If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Press the t (Self-timer) button.• The Self-timer s

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.43Playing Back Images1In Shooting Mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button.• The last

44If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The camera switches to Playback Mode and the last

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.45The playback screen changes as follows:1Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The last i

46If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.3Press the zoom lever toward 9 (Thumbnail Display) again during three-frame view.•

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.471Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The last image you took is displayed.2Press the #

3AF 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

48If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Deleting FilesYou can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or i

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.493Press the !" buttons to select [DELETE ALL].4Press the MENU/OK button.• You

50If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.6Press the #$ buttons to select [YES] and then press the MENU/OK button.• The disp

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.51Changing the Display with the DISP. ButtonPressing the DISP. button allows you to

52If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Hold the DISP. button down to maximize the display brightness.When the brightness

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.53Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

54If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.

AdvancedOperationsRead this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.1 Various Shooting Functions ...562 Shooting/Pl

56Various Shooting Functions11 Various Shooting FunctionsYou can use the ADJ. button to adjust the exposure compensation, white balance, and other set

57Various Shooting Functions1You can change the shading of text for shooting with [TEXT MODE] (GP.37) in Scene Mode.You can select from [DEEP], [NORMA

4Skew Correction Mode helps straighten skewed images (P.37)In Skew Correction Mode, a rectangular object shot at an angle can be straightened to look

58Various Shooting Functions1During macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus (GP.32) by using the !"#$ buttons o

59Various Shooting Functions1Press the MENU/OK button in Shooting Mode to display the Shooting Setting menu. The Shooting Setting menu can be used to

60Various Shooting Functions1When Mode Selector is Set to 3Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

61Various Shooting Functions1This explains how to make the settings.Use the !"$ buttons and MENU/OK button to select and set an item.1Press the M

62Various Shooting Functions1The file size of a shot still image depends on the picture quality mode and image size settings. For movies, choose the m

63Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• For picture quality

64Various Shooting Functions1If you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF).Choose from

65Various Shooting Functions1If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (MF: Manual Focus).Manual focus enables shooting at a

66Various Shooting Functions17Press the $ button to display the focus bar.• Each time the $ button is pressed, the focus bar and zoom bar appear alter

67Various Shooting Functions1You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value.There are three l

5ContentsUsing the Manuals... 1Key Features ...

68Various Shooting Functions1You can change the edge quality of your still images to either sharp or soft.1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Press the ME

69Various Shooting Functions1With Multi-shot, you can shoot consecutive images.Multi-shot has the following three modes:CONT.Pictures continue to be t

70Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When shooting with S

71Various Shooting Functions1 CONT.6Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button.• Pictures continue to be taken for as lon

72Various Shooting Functions1While 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

73Various Shooting Functions1You can set the color depth of still images to [NORMAL], [VIVID], [NEUTRAL], or [B&W].1Switch the mode selector to 5.

74Various Shooting Functions1The auto bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels (-0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5E

75Various Shooting Functions1The white balance bracket function automatically records three images - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of

76Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• This function is not

77Various Shooting Functions1You can select [1 SEC.], [2 SEC.], [4 SEC.], or [8 SEC.] for time exposure.By using long time exposure, you can capture t

61 Various Shooting Functions 56Using the ADJ. Button ... 56Settings by Mode ...

78Various Shooting Functions1You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals.You can set the shooting interval from 5 seconds

79Various Shooting Functions1Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The interval shooting

80Various Shooting Functions1You can shoot a still image with a voice memo of up to eight seconds.1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Press the MENU/OK bu

81Various Shooting Functions1You 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.1Switch the

82Various Shooting Functions1The exposure setting enables you to select the brightness level for your picture. Normally, if your subject is centered,

83Various Shooting Functions1Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white.At purchase, the white balance is set to [AUTO]. Norma

84Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The white balance ma

85Various Shooting Functions1ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive film is to light. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is s

86Various Shooting Functions1The maximum shutter speed can be limited to the following:1/8 second, 1/4 second, and 1/2 second.When this function is se

87Various Shooting Functions1You can prevent camera shake by turning on the camera shake correction function.At the time of purchase, the camera shake

72 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 893 Shooting Movies ...89Setting the Fram

88Various Shooting Functions1To return the Shooting Setting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below.1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Pr

89Shooting/Playing Back Movies22 Shooting/Playing Back MoviesYou can shoot movies with sound.You can set the image size to 640 × 480, 320 × 240, or 16

90Shooting/Playing Back Movies2Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The flash cannot b

91Shooting/Playing Back Movies2Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Movie recording ti

92Shooting/Playing Back Movies2To playback movies, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The last shot taken is displayed.• The firs

93Other Playback Functions33 Other Playback FunctionsPress the MENU/OK button in Playback Mode to display the Playback Setting menu. The Playback Sett

94Other Playback Functions3You can display the recorded still images and movie files sequentially on the screen. This is called a slide show. To view

95Other Playback Functions3You can protect files from being accidentally deleted.Caution--------------------------------------------------------------

96Other Playback Functions3To protect all your files, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Press the MENU/OK button.• The Playback S

97Other Playback Functions3To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Press the zoom lever toward 9