Ricoh Caplio R30 User Guide

							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.
For how to install the software, see P.133.
About other documentation
Detailed explanations on how to use the provided 
software can be found in “Software User Guide” (PDF 
format file) included on the supplied CD-ROM.
For how to display the PDF file, see P.137.
The CD-ROM also contains English version of Camera 
User Guide and Software User Guide in PDF format.
Camera User Guide
Caution!
Quick Guide
A Variety of Shooting 
Techniques/Playback
Changing Camera 
Settings
Installing Software
Troubleshooting
The serial number of this product is given 
on the bottom face of the camera.
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							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.
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Safety PrecautionsFor the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the 
safety precautions thoroughly.
Test shootingPlease be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it 
is recording properly before normal use.
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play back images caused by malfunction of this product.
WarrantyThis 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.
Radio InterferenceOperating 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.
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Key Features
Equipped with a wide zoom lens in 
5.7× high magnification
This product has a compact body only 26 
mm thick, featuring a 28 to 160 mm* 5.7× 
wide angle optical zoom lens that covers a 
wide range of shooting. This lens supports 
shooting various indoor and outdoor scenes.
* Equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera
Rapid shutter response to capture a 
moment (P.29)
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.
1-cm macro (P.35) and close 
flashing for 14 cm (for Telephoto) 
or 20 cm (for Wide-angle) (P.36)
The unsurpassed macro function allows you 
to capture details from a very close distance 
at only 1 cm. The camera also has a built-in 
flash for very close shots within 14 cm (for 
Telephoto) and 20 cm (for Wide-angle). This 
combination will give you clear macro shots 
even under low light conditions.
AF target shift function for easy 
focus lock even on a tripod (P.87)
The camera has an AF target shift function. 
At macro shooting, the AF target shift 
function allows you to lock the focus by 
button operation, without moving the camera 
itself.
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Equipped with a powerful long-
lasting rechargeable battery (P.16)
A long-lasting, large-capacity rechargeable 
battery comes with the camera, giving you 
convenience for long-time shooting on a trip 
or in your workplace.
Adjust (ADJ.) button for easy 
customizing to optimum setting 
(P.59)
The ADJ. button reduces button operation 
steps. It allows you to quickly adjust the 
exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity 
with minimum steps. You can also assign a 
function as required.
High-quality movie with sound of 30 
or 15 frames/second (P.93)
A high-quality movie of 320 × 240 pixels can 
be shot at 30 frames/second with sound.
Scene mode for easy and beautiful 
shooting (P.37)
In Scene Mode, you need only to select from 
among eight types of shooting modes for 
shooting with optimal settings for the scene.
Skew Correction Mode facilitating 
correction of an image taken 
obliquely (P.37)
In Skew Correction Mode, a square subject 
shot obliquely can be corrected as if it were 
shot squarely. You can correct a skewed 
image such as a bulletin board, exhibition 
panel, or name card with simple button 
operation.
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Instant transfer to PC through the 
USB cable
If the provided software is installed on your 
computer, just connecting the camera to 
your computer with the provided USB cable 
will automatically transfer images to your 
computer.
Provided with multi-functional 
software “ImageMixer” that helps in 
not only managing shot images in 
an album, but also editing images 
and sounds, and creating video CDs
For the integrated handling of images, this 
software has a 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 by MPEG-1, a layout function to 
create layouts using still image contents, and a 
disk creation function to create video CDs.
Direct printing without requiring any 
computer (P.54)
A direct print compatible printer can be 
connected to the camera with the USB cable 
for direct transfer. This allows for easy 
printing without using a computer.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Guide
Before Shooting ..........................................................................................  10
Packing List ..................................................................................................................  10
Names of parts .............................................................................................................  12
About LCD Monitor Display ..........................................................................................  14
Getting Ready to Shoot ..............................................................................  16
About the Batteries .......................................................................................................  16
Battery level indication .................................................................................................  17
About an SD Memory Card (available in stores) ..........................................................  18
Charging the Rechargeable Battery .............................................................................  19
Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory Card ...........................................  20
Turning the Power On/Off ............................................................................................  22
Setting the language ....................................................................................................  23
Setting the date and time .............................................................................................  24
Changing the Display ...................................................................................................  25
Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness ......................................................................  25
Histogram Display ........................................................................................................  26
Basic Shooting ............................................................................................  27
How to Hold the Camera ..............................................................................................  27
Preventing camera shake.............................................................................................  28
Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press) ...............................................................  29
Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press)............................................................  30
When the Subject is not Centered (Shooting with Focus-lock) ....................................  32
Using the Zoom Function .............................................................................................  34
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode) ..............................................................................  35
Using the Flash ............................................................................................................  36
Shooting with Scenery-Matching ..................................................................................  37
Playing Back................................................................................................  41
Checking the image you just took (Quick Review) .......................................................  41
Viewing Your Images ...................................................................................................  42
Playing back in the three-frame view ...........................................................................  43
Thumbnail Display ........................................................................................................  45
Magnifying Images .......................................................................................................  46
Viewing on a Television .............................................................................  47
Erasing .........................................................................................................  49
Erasing Unwanted Files (Still Images/Movies/Sounds) ................................................  49
Erasing Multiple Files at One Time ..............................................................................  50
Chapter 2 A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback
Direct Printing .............................................................................................  54
Direct Print Function .....................................................................................................  54
Connecting the Camera to a Printer .............................................................................  54
Printing Still Images......................................................................................................  55
A Variety of Shooting Techniques ............................................................  59
Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button.....................................................................................  59
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Shooting Setting Menu .................................................................................................  60
Using the Shooting Setting Menu .................................................................................  61
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) ..............................  62
Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS: MULTI AF/SPOT AF)....................................  64
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS:MF) .........................................................................  66
Shooting at a Fixed Distance (FOCUS:SNAP/Infinity) .................................................  68
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) ...........................................................  69
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) .........................................  70
Setting Color Depth (COLOR DEPTH).........................................................................  71
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) ........................  72
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance (WHITE BALANCE BRACKET).......  73
Using Long Time Exposure (TIME EXPOSURE) .........................................................  75
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (INTERVAL) .....................................  76
2 Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) .....................................  78
Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT).................................................  79
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)............................................................  80
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE).............................................  81
Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING) ........................................................................  83
Limiting the Shutter Release Speed (SLOW SHUTTER LMT).....................................  84
Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS).......  85
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) ........................................................  86
Using the AF Target Shift Function ..............................................................................  87
tUsing the Self-Timer .................................................................................................  88
Shooting with Multi-Shot............................................................................  89
CONT ........................................................................................................................... 91
SCONT (S Multi-Shot) ..................................................................................................  91
MCONT (M Multi-Shot).................................................................................................  91
Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode ..........  92
Shooting/Playing Back Movies ..................................................................  93
3 Shooting Movies .....................................................................................................  93
Setting the Frame Rate ................................................................................................  95
Playing Back Movies ....................................................................................................  96
Recording/Playing Back Sound.................................................................  97
2 Recording Sound (Voice Memo) ...............................................................................  97
Playing Back Sound .....................................................................................................  98
Other Functions Available in Playback Mode ..........................................  99
Playback Setting Menu.................................................................................................  99
Using the Playback Menu.............................................................................................  99
Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) ...........................................  100
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) ................................................................  101
Using a Printing Service (DPOF)................................................................................  104
Changing the Image Size (RESIZE)...........................................................................  107
Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card (COPY TO CARD) .....  108
Chapter 3 Changing Camera Settings
Changing Camera Settings ......................................................................  110
SETUP Menu .............................................................................................................  110
Using the SETUP Menu .............................................................................................  111
Formatting the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD])................................................  112
Formatting Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) ................................................  113
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) ..........................  114
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Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ. BTN. SET. 1/2) ................................  115
Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) ........................................  116
Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) ..................................................  117
Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS) .............................................  118
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) .............................................  119
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) ...................................................  120
Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)..........................................................  122
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/ ) ...............................................  123
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE) .................  124
Changing the Setting of Step Zooming (STEP ZOOM) ..............................................  125
Displaying a Setting Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.)................................  126
Changing the USB Communication System (USB Connection).................................  127
Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) ........................................................  131
Chapter 4 Installing Software
(Downloading Images to Your Computer)
Installing the Provided Software (For Windows) ...................................  134
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ............................................  138
Installing the Software on Your Computer..................................................................  139
Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite...............................................................................  141
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ................................................................  143
Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card ........................................................  148
Installing Acrobat Reader ...........................................................................................  149
Installing DirectX ........................................................................................................  150
Uninstalling the Software............................................................................................  151
Uninstalling the ImageMixer .......................................................................................  152
Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh) .................................  153
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software ............................................  155
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) ..............................  156
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.4) .......................  157
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting........................................................................................  160
Troubleshooting the Camera ......................................................................................  160
Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2 ...........................................  165
Appendices................................................................................................  167
A. Specifications .........................................................................................................  167
B. Optional Accessories .............................................................................................  169
C. Combination of Scene Mode and Function............................................................  170
D. Menu Items By Mode .............................................................................................  171
E. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off .................................  172
F. Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card......  173
G. Using Your Camera Abroad ..................................................................................  174
H. Cautions on Use ....................................................................................................  175
I. Care and Storage ....................................................................................................  176
J. Error Messages ......................................................................................................  177
K. Warranty and Servicing..........................................................................................  178
Index........................................................................................................................... 180
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Using Manuals
The two manuals included are for your Caplio R30. 
To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk
Copy the PDF file from the above folder.
Camera User Guide (This booklet)
This guide explains the usage and functions of the 
camera. You will also see 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 from the 
following folder on the provided CD-ROM.
Each language has its own Software 
User Guide in the respective folder.
“Camera User Guide (English edition)” 
(PDF file)
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Reference
The camera is provided with software (ImageMixer) that allows you to display and edit 
images from your computer. For how to use ImageMixer, click the [?] button on the 
ImageMixer window and see the displayed manual.
For more information on the ImageMixer, contact the Customer Support Center below.
North America (Los Angeles) TEL: +1-213-341-0163
Europe (U.K.) TEL: +44-1489-564-764
Asia (Philippines) TEL: +63-2-438-0090
China TEL: +86-21-5450-0391
Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
How to Use This Guide
Chapter 1 explains the basic operations of this product.
If you are using the camera for the first time, read from this chapter.
The following symbols are also used in this guide:
The LCD Monitor Display examples may be different from actual 
display screens.
CautionThis indicates important notices and restrictions for using this camera.
NoteThis indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips about camera 
operations.
Te r mThis indicates terms that are useful for understanding the explanations.
ReferenceThis indicates page(s) relevant to a particular function.
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