Ricoh Caplio G3 M User Manual

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A. Specifications

Camera

TGeneral

Video Signal Format : NTSC, PAL
Power Source Voltage : AA Dry Alkaline Batteries (1.5 V) × 2

: Rechargeable Battery (3.7 V) × 1
: External Part (AC Adaptor); 3.8 V

External Dimensions :

123.9mm (W) × 56 mm (H) × 36.4 mm (D) (excluding projecting parts)

Weight : Caplio G3; Approx. 170 g (excluding battery/SD Memory Card/Handstrap)

Caplio G3 Model M; Approx. 160 g (excluding battery/SD Memory Card/
Handstrap)

Operating Temperature Range : 0

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C to 40oC

Operating Humidity Range : 85% or less
Storage Temperature Range : -20

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C to 60oC

TCamera Parts

Image Pickup Used : Total 3.34 million pixels (effective pixels 3.24 million)
Lens : Zoom Lens F2.6 to 4.7

• Focal Length : F:5.5 to 16.5 mm (35 mm equivalent, 35 to 105 mm)

• Minimum shooting range : Approx. 1 cm (0.4”) (at Wide / Macro Mode)

• Macro Shooting Distance : 1 to 60 cm (wide-angle)

• Digital Zoom : 3.4 times

Monitor Display Parts

• Screen Size : 1.6"

• Type : Translucent Amorphous Silicon TFT LCD

• Pixel Count : Approx. 80,000
White Balance : AUTO/Fixed (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, One Push)
Exposure Adjustment

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Light Metering Sensitive Distribution

: Multi Light Metering (256 segments),

Center-weighted Light Metering, Spot Metering

• Exposure Compensation : Manual Exposure Compensation +/-2.0EV (1/3EV Steps)

• Metering Method : TTL-CCD Metering Method

• Flash AE : Yes (In Daylight Synchro : On)

• Shutter : Still Images; 8, 4, 2, 1 to 1/2000 second, Movie; 1/30 to 1/2000 sec

• I SO Sensitivity : In AUTO, ISO 125, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800
Distance Control

• AF Method : Normal Shooting: External Passive / CCD method;

Macro: CCD method

• AF Measurement Range : Normal: approx. 30 cm (11.7”) – infinity

Macro: approx. 1 – 60 cm (0.4” to 24”) (at Wide)

Internal Flash

• Method : Flashmatic

• Shooting Distance : Wide: approx. 0.2 –4.5 m ;

Tele: approx. 0.15 – 2.5 m (1.8 – 6.1 ft.)

• Operating Modes : Flash Off/Forced flash/Auto/Slow synchro/Red-eye reduction

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TImage Data Record/Replay Part

Pixels

• Still Images : 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480

• Text : 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960

• Movies : 320 × 240, 160 × 120
File Formats

• Still Images : Compressed; JPEG (Exif2.2)

• Tex : TIFF (MMR Method ITU-T.6)

• Movies : AVI (Open DML Motion JPEG Format Compliant)

• Sounds : WAV (Exit Ver.2.2 Éþ law)
Camera File System Standard

:DCF ⁄DCF, is an abbreviation for "Design rule for Camera File system",

standardized by JEITA.
Compression Format : JPEG Baseline Format Compliant (Still, Movie)
Image Size

• 2048 X 1536 N: approx. 568KB/Screen, F: approx. 1.12MB/ Screen

• 1280 X 960 N: approx. 307KB/Screen, F: approx. 614KB/ Screen

• 640 X 480 N: approx. 72KB/ Screen

TI/O Terminals

DC In : 3.8 V (AC Adaptor)
Video Out : 1.0 Vp-p (75 Ohms)

TDate Maintain Time : Approx. 2 weeks

TType of Memory Card that can Record,Playback

Memory Type : SD Memory Card, Multi-Media Card

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B. Optional Accessories

The Caplio G3 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below.

C. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities

The following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded onto an SD Memory Card at various
image size and picture quality settings.

Item Model Remarks

AC Adaptor AC-4a For when you want to supply power directly from a wall outlet.
PC Card Adaptor FM-SD53 For when you want to load an SD Memory Card directly into your

computer's PC Card Slot.
Rechargeable Battery DB-43 or DB-40 Available for this camera.
Battery Charger BJ-2 This is a special high-speed (rechargeable) battery charger.

Mode Picture Quality Image Size 8 MB 32 MB 64 MB

Still Image F 2048 × 1536 4 19 40

N 2048 × 1536 8 37 77

F 1280 × 960 8 37 75

N 1280 × 960 14 67 138

N 640 × 480 43 189 387

Text 2048 × 1536 14 67 138

1280 × 960 43 189 387

Movie 320 × 240 18 Seconds 90 Seconds 180 Seconds

160 × 120 65 Seconds 320 Seconds 650 Seconds

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D. Using Your Camera Abroad

E. Cautions on Use

z Firing the flash consecutively may heat the firing unit. Do not fire it consecutively more than necessary.
z Do not fire the flash near eyes, or view the sun or other strong light directly through the viewfinder. It could cause visual

impairment (particularly for infants).

z Do not fire the flash near the driver of a vehicle to avoid causing accidents.
z The batteries may become hot after extended use. Touching the batteries immediately after use could result in burns to

your fingers.

z Before connecting the (optional) AC adaptor, make sure the camera is off.
z If the LCD monitor or panel is exposed to sunlight, they may become washed out and images may become hard to

view.

z The LCD monitor and panel may contain some pixels that do not remain lit up continually in part or at all. Also, the

brightness may become uneven because of the characteristics of LCDs. These are not failures.

z Do not force the side cover.
z Do not lift the camera by the side cover.
z While you are carrying the camera, be careful not to hit it against other objects.
z In cold climates, if the camera has water droplets adhering to its surface, they may freeze. Using the camera with water

droplets frozen may cause it to fail. So, do not leave the camera as it is, with ice adhering to the camera.

z In an environment where the temperature changes suddenly, condensation may occur in the camera, resulting in

troubles such as fogging of the glass surface or malfunctions of the camera. If this occurs, place the camera in a bag to
slow the temperature change as much as possible. Take it out of the bag after the temperature difference from the
atmosphere has decreased to a fairly small amount.

The AC Adaptor (Model AC-4a)

• Can be used in regions with a current of 120V, 50Hz/60Hz.

• If you are going to travel to a country that uses a different shaped wall outlet/plug, please
consult your travel agent on a plug adaptor suitable for wall outlets in your country of
destination.

The Warranty

• This product is for domestic use. The warranty is only valid domestically.

• In the unlikely event that a failure or breakdown should occur while abroad, please be aware
there is no after-sales service or compensation for repairs.

Using Playback on Television in other Regions

• Playback is possible on televisions (or monitors) equipped with a video input terminal. Please
use the video cable provided.

• This camera is compatible with both NTSC and PAL television formats. Switch the video
format on the camera to match the television environment in the region.

• When you go overseas, set your camera to the local video format.

Conditions in which condensation may easily occur

• When the camera is moved to an environment where the temperature differs greatly.

• In humid places

• In a room immediately after being heated, or when the camera is exposed directly to cooled air from an air­conditioner or another similar appliance

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F. Care and Storage

Care

zPlease note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer.
zWhen dust or dirt does get on the lens, do not touch it directly with your fingers, and either use a blower (available in

stores) to blow it off, or a soft cloth to gently dust it off.

zIf the camera has gotten dirty, take the following steps: Make sure the battery/card cover and terminal cover are

securely closed. Then, clean the camera in tap water in a vessel such as a bucket. Remove sand and salt from the
camera. Finally, wipe water off its surface using a soft cloth.

zAfter use at the beach or around chemicals, wipe it off particularly carefully.
zIn the unlikely event that your camera fails to work properly, please consult your Ricoh Repair Center.
zThere are high voltage circuits in this camera. As this is dangerous, do not dismantle this camera under any

circumstances.

zDo not get volatile substances, such as thinner, benzene, or pesticides on your camera. This may cause a change in

quality, paint to peel, etc.

zAs the surface of the LCD Monitor is easily scratched, do not rub hard objects against it.
zPlease clean the surface of the LCD Monitor with solvents available on the market specially for cleaning LCD display

surfaces. Gently wipe with a soft cloth dampened with a little cleaner.

Storage

zPlease avoid storing your camera in the following kinds of places, as breakdown may result.

• In high heat and humidity, or where there is severe change in temperature or humidity

• Places with a lot of dust, dirt or sand

• Places with severe vibration

• In places of direct contact with vinyl products, rubber or chemicals, such as insect repellent, etc.

• Places with strong magnetic fields (monitors, next to strong magnets, etc.)

zIf you are using a battery or batteries, remove them if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.

Replacing the rubber packing

zTo maintain the waterproof ability, replace the rubber packing every two years, regardless of whether it has gotten

dirty. If you use the camera frequently in a wet, sandy, or dusty environment, we recommend replacing the packing
every year.

The replacement will be performed by the Ricoh Repair Center on a chargeable basis.

Precautions regarding care of your camera

1. Be sure to turn the power off.

2. Remove the batteries or AC Adaptor before caring for your camera.