Ricoh i500 User's Guide

Connecting to a Personal ComputerOperation ManualTo ensure correct use of your camera, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy fo

8Using a Personal ComputerThe range of available applications can be greatly increased by connecting thecamera to a PC.What You Can Do Using a PCBy co

98D Specify the location and file name and then click on [Save].The camera settings will be saved in the PC.Note• The file name extension [.bak] will

994Changing the Camera SettingsD Specify the location of the file to be restored and select a file, thenclick on [OPEN].The selected file will be disp

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Chapter5Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListJOB Navi. Func. ImageCapture Guide List ...102Role of Guide List...

102JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListFirst of all, it is necessary to explain what a JOB Navi. Image Capture GuideList is.Role of Guide ListThe

1035Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide List How to Use the Guide List Tool KitThe Guide List Tool Kit installed in Chapter 1 is the software f

104Using the Image Capture Guide List on ExcelThis section explains the series of operations involved in creating an ImageCapture Guide List (hereafte

1055Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListC Click on [Enable Macros].The document will be displayed. Check that the following 4 buttons have b

106Recording Images Using the Guide ListThis function enables you to record images according to the Guide Listtransferred to the camera.Note• You cann

1075Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListI Press the shutter release button torecord the image.After recording the image, the screen willretu

91Getting StartedSee• To use the Image Capture Guide List Tool Kit, after installing thesoftware and connecting the camera according to the instructio

108G Select the [xxxrlist] folder.When you record images using the Guide List, a [(no.) rlist] folder is created foreach series of recordings (for exa

1095Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide List Other FunctionsThe [Update image title] and [Paste Selected Images] functions are used asfollows.●

110Using the Image Capture Guide List on WordThis section explains the series of operations, using sample templates, forcreating an Image Capture Guid

1115Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListC Click on [Enable Macros].The document will be displayed. Check that the following 3 buttons have b

112Recording Images Using the Guide ListThis operation is the same as in “Recording Images Using the Guide List” forExcel (P.106).When you have finish

1135Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListH Select a Guide Listand click [OK].An image is pasted intoeach layout frame in thedocument .Note• I

114Setting the Image Capture Guide List on the BrowserThis section explains how to create an Image Capture Guide List (hereafterreferred to as Guide L

1155Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListD Check that [GUIDE LIST] on the left of the screen has beenselected.If [HTML TEMPLATE] has been sel

116Creating a New Guide ListThis function enables you to create a new Guide List.A Display the Guide Lists and select the storage memory in whichyou w

1175Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListD Move the mouse pointer to the [IMAGE TITLE] area, click on thearea and add the list of images in t

10PC EnvironmentTo connect the camera to a PC, the PC must meet the following conditions. For a PC running Windows• One of the following Windows prog

118Editing the Guide ListThis function enables you to edit the images (image titles and number ofimages) in the Guide List.A Display the Guide List co

1195Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide List Adding an ImageA Click on [ADD IMAGE TITLE] on the image title screen.The screen for editing the i

120C When you have finished adding image titles, click on [SAVE].The screen will return to the image title screen. If you then click on [OK], thescree

1215Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListC When you have finished editing, click on [UPDATE].The screen will return to the image title screen

122Deleting a Guide ListThis function enables you to delete a Guide List.A Display the Guide List containing the list you wish to delete.See• P.114 “D

1235Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListSaving the Guide List on the PCThis function enables you to save the Guide List on the hard disk, et

124Transferring the Guide List Saved in the PC to the CameraThis function enables you to download the Guide List file saved on the PC harddisk, etc.,

1255Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListD Click on [Transfer].The selected Guide List will be transferred to the camera media.When the trans

126Setting the Image Capture Guide List Independently on the CameraYou can rearrange the image order and delete the Image Capture Guide List onthe cam

1275Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide ListDeleting a Guide ListA Set the mode dial to [ ].B Press the button and select the storage memory c

111Getting Started For Macintosh• If you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a Macintosh equipped witha standard USB port, a MacOS 8.6~9.1 ope

128TipsImage Capture Guide List DisplayThe following display is used when you shoot using the ImageCapture Guide List. Use this Guide List prepared in

Chapter6Using the Extension FunctionsUsing the RDC-i ExplorerPlug-In ...130Using the RDC-i Mounter...133Making a B

130Using the RDC-i Explorer Plug-InIf you have installed the RDC-i Explorer Plug-In on Windows, you can copy thecamera data into the PC and make a bac

1316Using the Extension FunctionsD Click on [RDC-i Properties...].The window for setting the camera’s IP address will be displayed.E Input the figures

132Note• You can handle the camera’s storage memory in the window displayedby double clicking [My Computer].TipsUsing the Microsoft Power Point Presen

1336Using the Extension FunctionsUsing the RDC-i MounterBy installing the RDC-i Mounter in Macintosh, you can copy data and make abackup file of the c

134D Select [TCP/IP] from [CONTROL PANEL] in the Apple menu, andset as below depending on the connection method.● USB Connection• When your Macintosh

1356Using the Extension FunctionsE In the case of LAN Connection, click on [IP Address] in the RDC-iMounter control panel, and select [IP Address Sett

136Making a Backup File of the Camera SettingsThis section explains how to [SAVE SETTING DATA] to make a backup file ofall the information currently s

1376Using the Extension FunctionsNote• In this section, the explanation uses the method of clicking the rightbutton, but the function can also be sele

12 Connecting the Camera to a NetworkYou can connect the camera to an existing network (LAN by Ethernet, etc.)using the recommended LAN card. This me

138Restoring the Backup Settings to the CameraThis function enables you to restore the camera backup settings saved on a PCdisk to the camera.Importan

1396Using the Extension Functions For MacintoshA Connect the camera correctly to the PC and set the camera’smode dial to [ ]. Then turn the camera an

140Using the TWAIN FunctionIf you use the TWAIN function, you can download, display and edit imagesrecorded in the camera directly from the applicatio

1416Using the Extension FunctionsNote• If you have connected several items of TWAIN-compatible equipment,it is necessary to select which TWAIN equipme

142For MacintoshThis section explains how to use the TWAIN function on a Macintosh.A Check that the camera is properly connected to the PC, that theca

1436Using the Extension Functions• Depending on the connection method and conditions, the screen forinputting the camera’s IP address may be displayed

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Chapter7Setting the Receiving PC forDirect UploadSetting the Receiving PC forDirect Upload ...146For Windows ...

146Setting the Receiving PC for Direct UploadThis section explains the preparations and settings to be made on the PC thatwill receive direct upload f

1477Setting the Receiving PC forDirect UploadA Select [Control Panel] from the [Start] menu.The control panel window will be opened.B Double click on

131Getting StartedInstalling the USB DriverThis section explains how to install the software for connecting the camera tothe PC by USB cable.Follow th

148 Preparing the Receiving PCWhen installation of the software is completed, perform the following operationto put the telephone in standby status.

1497Setting the Receiving PC forDirect UploadG Click on [Server Types].The screen for setting the type of server will be displayed.H Select [PPP: Inte

150M Set [Direct Upload root directory] and [Direct Upload Log filename].Direct Upload root directory :Specify the folder to receive the incoming file

1517Setting the Receiving PC forDirect UploadFor MacintoshThis section gives a broad outline of the preparations to be performed on thereceiving Macin

152 File Sharing settingsA Open the File Sharing control panel.B Double-click the [Start/Stop] tab.C Check [Owner Name] and [Owner Password].These se

1537Setting the Receiving PC forDirect Upload Using the RDC-i Direct Communication softwareA Start up [RDC-i Direct Upload].[RDC-i Direct Upload] is

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AppendixCamera Settings WhenConnected to a PC ...156Setting the PC ConnectionEnvironment ...156Setting the Ne

156Camera Settings When Connected to a PCWhen the camera is connected to a PC by a USB cable or by LAN, dependingon the PC or network environment, the

157Appendix● IP Address: PCThis is the IP address for the PC to which the camera is connected. The settingis in the form of [xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx] (each xx

14Note• Updated information on installation is provided in the [Readme] file inthe [Usb drvs] folders. If necessary, refer to this information.• When

158Setting the Network EnvironmentIf you have connected the camera to a network using a LAN connection CFcard, set the host name and various other add

159AppendixA Set the mode dial to [SET].The Setup menu will be displayed.B Select [COMMUNICATION SETTINGS]and press the button.The screen for settin

160Cause and RemedyError has occurred in transmission of data betweenbrowser and camera. Click on [Back] button, checkconnection and perform operation

161AppendixError MessageCard ErrorMemory fullRecording file Error Error Messages Displayed on JOB Navi. Setup ScreenError MessageInput upload file na

162 Error Messages Displayed on Setup ScreenError MessageInput upload file nameFile read ErrorCannot add AddressanymoreCannot add preset memoanymoreC

163Appendix Error Messages Displayed on Setting Backup/Restoring ScreenError MessageBackup failedInput file parameterFile read ErrorFile restore Fail

164Error MessageThis drive cannot beformatted.This drive is read-only.Illegal file name.No space in the drive.Already contents samefile name.Too deep

165AppendixError MessageFailed to receive SocketData.Failed to send SocketData.Failed to create Socket.Cannot find necessaryDLL.Cannot connect toCamer

166TroubleshootingWhen setting of the USB driver can not be correctly recognized, please makethe following operations.Restoring the Device Which Could

167AppendixSelecting “Never dial a connection”When you are trying to access the camera’s homepage with the dial-upconnection configuration on a PC, th

151Getting StartedInstalling the Application SoftwareThis section explains how to install the various application software for usingthe camera.For Win

168Checking the Proxy ServerWhen you can not connect to the camera by controlling the browser, pleasemake the following procedures to check the proxy

169AppendixInstalling the Dial-Up AdapterWhen the dial-up adapter has not been displayed in the Network Componentdialog, install the dial-up adapter i

170Checking the Dial-Up SettingsWhen the dial-up server does not work despite appropriate settings of receivingend for Direct Upload, check the follow

171AppendixMEMO

172... KEEP SETTINGS... Camera ... P.108... LCD CONFIRM. ... Camera ... P.109.

173AppendixRecording Mode... FTP UPLOAD ... Communication/Internet... P.51... QUICK SEND ... Communication/Internet...

174Play Mode ( )... SEND ... Communication/Internet... P.70, 73... QUICK SEND ... Communication/Internet... P.68

175AppendixPC Mode ( )Communication Mode ( )Connecting to a Personal Computer... E-MAIL ... Communication/Internet... P.83

176AAddress BookSending to a PC ... 66Address bookDeleting ... 65Displaying ...

177AppendixNNetwork environment ... 158OOwner InformationSetting ... 68PPC connection env

16 Installing QuickTimeNote• QuickTime is software for viewing a motion picture recorded with thecamera.• If QuickTime 4 has already been installed o

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Connecting to a Personal ComputerOperation ManualTo ensure correct use of your camera, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy fo

171Getting StartedD Double-click on [Setup].The Image Capture Guide List Tool Kit installer will start up. Follow theinstructions displayed on the scr

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18C Double-click on the CD-ROM, then double-click on [RDC-i TWAINInst].Installation of the TWAIN driver will start. Follow the instructions displayed

191Getting Started Installing RDC-i Direct uploadNote• RDC-i Direct upload is software for preparing and setting the PC thatwill receive direct uploa

20Connecting the Camera to a PCThis section explains how to connect the camera to a PC.Connecting the Camera to the USB PortThis method is for connect

211Getting StartedC Insert the connector on the other endof the cable into the USB port of thePC.D Turn the camera on.The PC will automatically detect

22 For MacintoshYou can connect the camera to a Macintosh using the USB cable supplied withthe camera.A Open the terminal cover on theleftside of the

231Getting StartedConnecting the Camera to a NetworkYou can connect the camera to an existing internal network or householdnetwork (LAN using Ethernet

24 Connecting ProcedureA Check that the PC and the camera areturned off.B Insert the LAN connection CF cardinto the CF card slot of the camera.C Inse

251Getting StartedMaking the Camera SettingsNormally, when the camera is connected to a PC, you can immediately accessthe camera using the Web browser

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Chapter2Viewing Images on a PCControlling the Camera fromthe Browser ... 28Preparing the Camera ... 28Opening

1How to Use the Operation ManualsFive operation manuals are supplied with this camera.Use each operation manual as shown below to suit the purpose.Ope

28Controlling the Camera from the BrowserYou can access the camera’s homepage from the PC using the Web browserand view data recorded in the camera or

292Viewing Images on a PCA Start up the browser on the PC.B Check that the [IP address] is displayed on the camera’s LCDmonitor.The address is display

30D Press the [Enter] key (or [Return] key).The following screen will be displayed.This is the camera’s homepage. By selecting functions from this scr

312Viewing Images on a PCDisplaying Thumbnail ImagesThis function enables you to view still images, motion pictures, voice memos,etc. recorded with th

32D If you wish to change the storage memory, click on [IN] or [CFCARD].If you wish to view images in another folder, click on the desired folder from

332Viewing Images on a PCDisplaying File PropertiesPerform the following procedure if you wish to check the detailed informationrelating to the data,

34Checking the DataThis function is for displaying and playing back data such as still images, textfiles, motion pictures and voice memos in the thumb

352Viewing Images on a PC Data Other Than Still ImagesPerform the following procedure if you wish to display or play back data such astext files, mot

36Saving Data in the PCThis function enables you to save data such as images, text files, motionpictures and voice memos as files in the PC hard disk,

372Viewing Images on a PCNote• Still images can be saved in JPEG files. In the case of Windows,however, you can also save images in BMP format. (Chang

2CONTENTSHow to Use the Operation Manuals... 1Chapter 1 Getting StartedUsing a Personal Computer...

38Displaying Thumbnail Images with Capture Guide TitlesThis operation enables you to view images recorded according to an ImageCapture Guide List (her

392Viewing Images on a PCD If you wish to change the storage memory, click on [IN] or [CFCARD].If you wish to view images on a different Guide List, c

40Displaying File PropertiesIf you wish to check detailed information relating to the images, such as theshooting date or photographer, perform the fo

412Viewing Images on a PCDisplaying an Image in its Actual SizeIf you wish to view an image in its actual size (1 pixel of the image correspondsto 1 p

42Saving Data in the PCThis function enables you to save images displayed in thumbnail form as imagefiles on the PC hard disk, etc.Note• The functions

Chapter3Recording Images with the CameraShooting Still Images...44Shooting ...44Checking the Image ...

44Shooting Still ImagesYou can shoot still images by operation from the PC.ShootingThis function enables you to control the camera using the Web brows

453Recording Images with the CameraD Check that [STILL PICTURE] has been selected on the left of thescreen.If it has not been selected, click on [STIL

46H Click on [START REC.].Shooting is performed after approximately 10 seconds and the image isdisplayed in a reduced state with information such as t

473Recording Images with the CameraChecking the ImageThis function is for viewing the image just recorded in actual size (1 pixel of theimage correspo

3Chapter 3 Recording Images with the CameraShooting Still Images ... 44Shooting

48Saving the ImageThis operation is for saving the image displayed on the screen on the PC disk(hard disk, etc.). When saving the non-compressed still

493Recording Images with the CameraShooting Text FilesThis function enables you to shoot text files by operation from the PC.ShootingYou can control t

50D Click on [TEXT MODE] at the left of the screen.E Set each item.If necessary, set the various items relating to shooting on the screen. Fordetails

513Recording Images with the CameraH Click on [START REC.].Recording is performed after approximately 10 seconds and the followingscreen is displayed

52Saving the ImageThis operation enables you to save the image just recorded on the PC disk(hard disk, etc.).A [For Windows] Move the mouse pointer to

533Recording Images with the CameraRecording Motion PicturesThis function enables you to record motion pictures by operation from the PC.RecordingYou

54D Click on [MOTION PICTURE] at the left of the screen.E Set each item.If necessary, set the various items relating to recording on the screen. Forde

553Recording Images with the CameraH Click on [START REC.].Recording will start after approximately 10 seconds and the [NOWRECORDING...] message will

56Saving the Motion PictureThis operation enables you to save the motion picture just recorded on the PCdisk (on the hard disk, etc.).A [For Windows]

573Recording Images with the CameraRecording a Voice MemoThis function enables you to record a voice memo by operation from the PC.RecordingYou can co

4Direct Upload Settings ... 87Displaying the Direct Upload Dial-Up Accounts ...

58D Click on [SOUND] at the left of the screen.E Set each item.If necessary, set the various items relating to recording on the screen. Fordetails of

593Recording Images with the CameraH Click on [START REC.].Recording will start after approximately 10 seconds and the [NOWRECORDING...] message will

60Saving the Voice Memo FileThis operation enables you to save the voice memo file just recorded in thePC’s disk (hard disk, etc.).A [For Windows] Mov

Chapter4Changing the Camera SettingsAddress Book Settings...62Displaying the Address Book ...62Entering a New Address ...63Edit

62Address Book SettingsThis section explains how to check and edit the Address Book stored in thecamera by using a PC.Note• For instructions on how to

634Changing the Camera SettingsEntering a New AddressThis function enables you to enter a new address to the Address Book.A Display the Address Book.S

64Editing an AddressThis function enables you to edit the address information (name, e-mailaddress, telephone number, etc.).A Display the Address Book

654Changing the Camera SettingsDeleting an AddressThis function enables you to delete unwanted addresses from the AddressBook.A Display the Address Bo

66B Click on [BACKUP].The dialog box for specifying the location and file name will be displayed.C Specify the location and file name, and then click

674Changing the Camera SettingsC Specify the location of the file to be downloaded, select the fileand click on [Open].The selected file name will be

5TipsSaving the Camera’s Homepage ... 30Image Capture Guide List Display ...

68User Information SettingsThe owner’s personal information, including name, phone number, andcompany name, can be registered. The registered informat

694Changing the Camera SettingsE Set each item using the mouse and keyboard.Note• If you have not yet clicked on [SAVE], you can return to the statusp

70Modem SettingsThis section explains how to set the modem loaded in the CF card slot of thecamera (or connected to the camera).Note• For details of t

714Changing the Camera SettingsE Set each item using the mouse and keyboard.Note• If you have not yet clicked on [UPDATE], you can return to the statu

72E-Mail SettingsThis section explains how to make the settings related to the camera’s e-mailfunctions on a PC.Note• For details of the e-mail settin

734Changing the Camera SettingsE Click the radio button for the e-mail dial-up account.ImportantNote• Select [DIAL-UP] to display the list of dial-up

74Preset Memo SettingsThis section explains how to set the preset memos which are useful forcharacter input such as e-mail etc.Note• For details of ho

754Changing the Camera SettingsThe list of preset memo will be displayed.Creating a New Preset MemoThis function enables you to create a new preset me

76D When you have finished entering the preset memo, click on[SAVE].The new preset memo will be added.Editing a Preset MemoThis function enables you t

774Changing the Camera SettingsC Edit the preset memo using the keyboard.D When you have finished editing, click on [UPDATE].The screen will return to

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78Setting SignaturesThis chapter explains how to set the signatures by using a computer.Note• For details of how to use the signatures, refer to “Shoo

794Changing the Camera SettingsSelecting the Signature to be UsedThis function enables you to select the signature from the list of the signatures.A D

80Adding New SignaturesThis fuction enables you to add new signatures.A Display the list of signatures.See• P.78 “Displaying the List of the Signature

814Changing the Camera SettingsEditing a SignatureThis function enables you to edit a signature.A Display the list of signatures.See• P.78 “Displaying

82Deleting a SignatureThis function enables you to delete unwanted signatures.A Display the list of signatures.See• P. 78 “Displaying the List of the

834Changing the Camera SettingsDial-Up Account SettingsThis section explains how to set the dial-up accounts to be used when sendingand receiving e-ma

84The list of dial-up accounts will be displayed.Entering a New Dial-Up AccountThis function enables you to enter a new dial-up account.A Display the

854Changing the Camera SettingsD When you have finished making the settings, click on [SAVE].The new dial-up account will be added.Editing a Dial-Up A

86D When you have finished editing the settings, click on [UPDATE].Editing of the dial-up account is now completed.Deleting a Dial-Up AccountThis func

874Changing the Camera SettingsDirect Upload SettingsThis section explains how to set the folder and server for the dial-up accountand send-to account

Chapter1Getting StartedUsing a Personal Computer ... 8What You Can Do Using a PC ...8PC Environment ...10Connecting Meth

88The list of dial-up account for direct upload will be displayed.Selecting a Direct Upload Dial-Up AccountThis function enables you to select a dial-

894Changing the Camera SettingsSetting the Send-To Folder Name and ServerThis function enables you to set the folder name and server for direct upload

90 Quick Send SettingsThis section explains how to set the dial-up account and send-to account forQuick Send.Note• For details of how to use the Quick

914Changing the Camera SettingsThe list of dial-up accounts for Quick Send will be displayed.Selecting a Quick Send Dial-Up AccountThis function enabl

92Selecting a Quick Send Send-To AccountThis function enables you to set the send-to account for Quick Send.Note• The only operation performed here is

934Changing the Camera SettingsSelecting the Size of the Image to be Sent by Quick SendThis function enables you to select the size of the image to be

94Setting FTP UploadThis section explains how to set the dial-up account for FTP upload, the FTPserver address as the upload destination, the user acc

954Changing the Camera SettingsThe list of dial-up account for FTP upload will be displayed.Selecting an FTP Upload Dial-Up AccountThis function enabl

96Setting a Server for FTP UploadThis function enables you to set the FTP server for FTP upload, the accountand password for accessing the server, etc

974Changing the Camera SettingsMaking a Backup/Restoring the Camera SettingsThis section explains how to save all the information currently stored in