Ricoh Caplio RICOH Gate for Windows Operation Manual
RICOH Gate
for Windows
Operation Manual
English
To ensure correct use of the product, read this manual
carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future
use.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh product.
This manual explains the correct handling procedures and precautions for the product. To ensure
the best performance from the product, please read the manual carefully before using the
product. Keep the manual handy for future reference.
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Important
• Be sure to make a backup copy of important data. Data may be lost in the event of misoperation by the
user or malfunction of the product.
• Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for data created by the user using this product.
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to loss of text or data, or any other damages arising from use of the product.
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© 2001 Ricoh Co., Ltd.
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What You Can Do Using This Software
Save files easily in the camera (Caplio RR10)
You can use the START key on the RICOH BASE to save files in the PC.
Download images, voice memo and motion pictures and transfer files to the
camera
By connecting the camera to a PC, you can download recorded images, voice memo and
motion pictures onto the PC, and you can also transfer MP3 files, images, voice memo (WAV
files) and motion picture files (AVI files) stored in the PC to the camera.
Choose the format of image files downloaded from the camera
You can specify the format of image files (EXIF 2.1, JPEG, BMP, TIFF or PNG) downloaded
from the camera to suit your requirements.
Change the size of images downloaded from the camera
You can change the size of image files downloaded from the camera to suit your requirements.
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Contents
What You Can Do Using This Software........................................................1
Reading the Manual......................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Preparing the Software.................................................... 7
Explanation of Software Supplied.................................................................7
System Environment ...................................................................................10
Installing the Software.................................................................................11
To Install the Software............................................................................................. 11
Uninstalling the Software ........................................................................................ 15
Chapter 2 Connecting the Camera to a PC.................................... 19
Connecting the USB Cable.........................................................................19
Connecting the RICOH BASE to a PC .................................................................... 19
Connecting the Camera to a PC ............................................................................. 21
Disconnecting the USB Cable....................................................................22
Chapter 3 Using RICOH Gate.......................................................... 23
Starting and Exiting RICOH Gate ...............................................................23
Showing the RICOH Gate Window ......................................................................... 23
Hiding the RICOH Gate Window............................................................................. 23
Exiting RICOH Gate ................................................................................................ 23
Starting RICOH Gate............................................................................................... 24
Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons........................................................25
Saving Camera Files in the PC ...................................................................27
Saving Data Using the Save Buttons ...................................................................... 27
Changing the Save Button Settings ........................................................................ 28
Changing the Setting of the START Key ................................................................. 34
Automatically Saving Files Using the START Key................................................... 35
Sending Files From the PC to the Camera .................................................37
Uploading Using the Upload Button ....................................................................... 37
Changing the Upload Button Settings .................................................................... 40
Making an Index Print.................................................................................44
Making an Index Print ............................................................................................. 44
Changing the Print Settings .................................................................................... 45
Sending Mail...............................................................................................49
Sending Mail with Files Attached............................................................................ 49
Changing the Mail Settings..................................................................................... 51
Setting the Mail Size................................................................................................ 54
Starting Up an Application..........................................................................55
Setting the Application............................................................................................ 55
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Starting Up the Application..................................................................................... 57
Other Functions ..........................................................................................58
Turning the Camera Off .......................................................................................... 58
Displaying and Setting Camera Information (Camera Property) ............................ 58
Changing the RICOH Gate Design......................................................................... 59
Displaying the RICOH Gate Version ....................................................................... 60
Appendix.............................................................................................. 61
Using Motion Pictures Taken with the Camera...........................................61
Converting Files Using MGI VideoWave ................................................................. 61
Using the Caplio RR10 as a Web Camera .................................................64
Before Using the Video Capture Function .............................................................. 64
Capturing Video Images ......................................................................................... 66
Changing the Capture Settings .............................................................................. 67
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................69
If the Camera Does Not Function Normally ............................................................ 69
Deleting the Driver .................................................................................................. 70
RICOH Gate Menus....................................................................................74
RICOH Gate Menus ................................................................................................ 74
Setup Menu for Each Button ................................................................................... 74
Index...........................................................................................................75
Alphabetical Index .................................................................................................. 75
To install only the software you need............................................................................13
To automatically save images using the START key ....................................................21
Uploading an MP3 File .................................................................................................43
About ASCII..................................................................................................................60
Tips
Reading the Manual
This section explains the contents of each operation manual, how to read this manual, and the
meanings of the symbols used in this manual.
How to read each operation manual
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For Windows Users
RICOH Gate for Windows
(this manual)
Read this manual first
m
For Macintosh Users
RICOH Gate for Macintosh
m
How to Use the Camera
Caplio RR10 Camera Operation
Manual
(Digital Camera)
m
This manual explains how to install the necessary
software, how to connect the camera to the PC,
and how to use RICOH Gate to transfer files
between the camera and the PC.
This manual explains how to install the necessary
software, how to connect the camera to the
Macintosh, and how to use RICOH Gate to
transfer files between the camera and the
Macintosh.
This manual explains the operation procedures,
from the preparations that are required before
using the camera to using the various functions to
record and play back files.
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How to read this manual
■
To be read without fail
To install the necessary
software
To connect the camera to a PC
To use RICOH Gate
To be read as required
When you want to know how to
use other functions or to look
up the list of menus, etc.
Chapter 1 Preparing the Software
m
Before you can use RICOH Gate, you need to
install the software. This chapter explains about
the software recorded on the CD-ROM supplied
with the camera.
Chapter 2 Connecting the Camera to a PC
m
This chapter explains how to connect the camera
to a PC.
Chapter 3 Using RICOH Gate
m
You can save recorded images in the PC, or save
images stored in the PC in the camera. You can
also make an index print of images stored in the
PC.
Appendix
m
The appendix explains how to use motion picture
files with other application software and contains a
list of menus.
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Meanings of Symbols
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The meanings of the symbols used in this manual are as follows.
Important
Note
m
This indicates points or restrictions relating to operation requiring your attention.
Important
• If the installation of the
software has ended
incomplete, restart Windows
before reinstalling it.
This indicates a supplementary explanation of the operation concerned or points you
should know.
Note
• If the camera is not correctly
connected to the PC, a
message will be displayed.
Check the connection.
This indicates the reference page for the function or operation concerned in this manual.
mm
mm
See “System Environment” (p.10)
Tips
This indicates information it is useful to know.
The examples of screen displays used in this manual are taken from Windows 98.
The examples of RICOH Gate screen displays are in the case of the background illustration
pattern being set to Basic.
The Caplio RR10 is referred to as “the camera” in this manual.
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Preparing the Software
This chapter explains the preparations required to use the
supplied software, such as the necessary system environment,
installing RICOH Gate, etc.
Explanation of Software Supplied
The following initial screen is displayed when the CD-ROM is
loaded.
Chapter
1
1
Preparing the Software
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Caplio RR10 Software
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To install the software listed below, click on [Caplio RR10
Software] on the initial screen.
mm
mm
See "Installing the Software" (p.11).
Software Description
RICOH Gate
USB Driver
TWAIN Driver
Video Driver
This software enables you to download files
recorded with the camera and save them in
the PC, or transfer files stored in the PC to
the camera. RICOH Gate also enables you
to run other applications.
mm
mm
See "Using RICOH Gate" (p.23).
The software is required for using RICOH
Gate, TWAIN Driver and Video Driver when
the camera is connected to the PC by the
USB interface.
This software is for downloading still
images recorded with the camera directly
from the TWAIN application.
This software is required when using the
camera as a web camera (video capture
camera).
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View CD-ROM
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Click on [View CD-ROM] on the initial screen to display the
folders contained in the CD-ROM. To install the software,
click on the installer in the appropriate folder.
Software Description
QuickTime folder
QuickTime 4 (Be
sure to install this
software)
MGI folder
MGI VideoWave This video editing software enables
MGI PhotoSuite This software is a well-rounded photo
This software is required to view motion
pictures recorded with the camera.
simple editing and creation of video
images.
If you save motion pictures recorded with
the camera in MPEG files, you can play
the files back on Windows Media Player.
Note
• For further details, refer to the ReadMe
or PDF of the software.
editing package that delivers extensive
multimedia file playback and online
imaging service support.
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Preparing the Software
Note
• For further details, refer to the ReadMe
or PDF of the software.
MusicMatch folder
MusicMatch
JUKEBOX
Note
• If you have any queries concerning the above software, refer to the
ReadMe or PDF of the relevant software first before contacting the
Support Center.
This software is for converting Audio CD
and WAV files to MP3 files (audio
compressed files).
MP3 files can be played on the camera.
Note
• MP3 is an abbreviation of MPEG-1
AudioLayer3, the international audio
compression standard. Data can be
compressed into about one-tenth of the
original volume.
• For further details, refer to the Help of
the software.
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System Environment
The following system environment is required to use RICOH
Gate.
Note
Note
• You can display images with
256 colors, but reproduction
is greatly improved with
65,000 colors. You are
therefore recommended to
use 65,000 colors or more if
possible.
• Microsoft Windows98 (English version) appears as Windows
98, Microsoft
Windows 98SE, Microsoft
(English version) as Windows Me, and Microsoft
Windows98 Second Edition (English version) as
Windows Millennium Edition
Windows 2000
(English version) as Windows 2000.
RICOH Gate
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Operating
System
Windows 98/98SE
Windows Me
Windows 2000
PC
PC on which the above operating system is
pre-installed and which is equipped with a
USB port whose operation is guaranteed by
the PC manufacturer
CPU
Memory
Pentium or later
Windows 98/98SE: 32MB or more (96MB
recommended)
Windows Me: 64MB or more (96MB
recommended)
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Available HD
space for
installation
Display
resolution
Display colors
CD-ROM drive
USB port
Sound
Windows 2000: 128MB or more (256MB
recommended)
Windows 98/98SE: 10MB or more
Windows Me: 10MB or more
Windows 2000: 10MB or more
640 × 480 pixels or more (800 × 600 or more
recommended)
256 or more (65000 or more recommended)
CD-ROM drive capable of use on the above
PC
USB port capable of use on the above PC
Sound Blaster compatible with the above
operating system, or interchangeable sound
card and speaker
Installing the Software
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This section explains how to install the necessary software,
such as RICOH Gate, USB Driver for connecting the camera to
a PC, and QuickTime.
To Install the Software
■
To install the Caplio RR10 Software
Exit all other applications before following the procedures
below to install the software.
Note
• If you start up Windows and connect the camera to the PC before
installing the software, the [Add New Hardware Wizard] screen
will be displayed. If this happens, click on [Cancel] and proceed to
install the software after Windows is up and running.
• This section explains the installation procedure by the standard
installation method. Users who are familiar with PCs and digital
cameras may choose to specify the software they wish to install.
• For Windows 2000, users with administrator rights should login
first before installing the software.
• To check software installed by this procedure,
Software" (p.8)
.
see "Caplio RR10
Preparing the Software
Turn the PC on and start up Windows.
1
Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-
2
ROM drive.
The initial CD-ROM screen will be displayed.
Note
• If the initial screen is not
displayed, refer to the CDROM and double click on
[Setup.exe] in the Caplio
RR10 folder to activate the
installer.
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Note
• The preset language is
English.
3
Select [Caplio RR10 Software].
The installer will start up and the language selection
screen will be displayed after a short time.
Select [OK].
4
The [InstallShield Wizard] screen will be displayed.
Important
• If the installation of the
software has ended
incomplete, restart Windows
before reinstalling it.
5
Select [Next].
The [Choose Destination Location] screen will be
displayed.
6
Confirm the destination and select
[Next].
To install the software in a different folder to that
displayed, select [Browse...] and choose the
destination.
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The [Setup Type] screen will be displayed.
7
Select [Standard] and then select [Next].
1 [Custom]
Only the selected software will be installed.
mmmmSee "To install only the software you need" (p.13).
2 [Standard]
RICOH Gate and USB Driver will be installed.
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Preparing the Software
1
2
8
Follow the instructions to continue
installation and select [Finish] on the
InstallShield Wizard screen.
Installation is completed.
Tips
To install only the software you need
If you select [Custom] on the [Setup Type] screen in
Step 7, the [Select Components] screen will be
displayed. Select only the software you want to
install.
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To Install QuickTime
Note
• If QuickTime 4.1.2 is
already installed in your PC,
this operation is not
required.
QuickTime is required for viewing motion pictures recorded
with the camera.
1
Turn the PC on and start up Windows.
2
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CDROM drive.
The initial CD-ROM screen will be displayed.
3
Select [View CD-ROM].
The contents of the CD-ROM will be displayed.
4
Double click on the [QuickTime] folder.
5
Double click on [QuickTime Installer].
Installation of the QuickTime software will start.
6
Proceed in accordance with the
instructions displayed on the screen.
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Uninstalling the Software
You can delete all the software that has been installed. To
reinstall the software, follow the uninstallation procedure first
before installing the software again.
Important
• Exit all active applications and save important data before
uninstalling the software.
• Disconnect any other USB equipment or Plug and Play devices
connected to the PC.
Note
• If you connect or disconnect the camera with a PC using the USB
cable before installing the USB Driver, the PC may not recognize
the camera. In this case, delete the USB Driver from the system and
then reinstall it.
mmmmSee "Deleting the USB Driver" (p.70).
See "To install the Caplio RR10 Software" (p.11).
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To Delete the Caplio RR10 Software
1
Preparing the Software
You can delete all the software that has been installed from
Caplio RR10 Software, such as RICOH Gate, USB Driver,
Video Driver, etc.
1
Turn the PC on and start up Windows.
2
Click on [Start] on the Windows task bar.
3
Move the pointer to [Settings] and select
[Control Panel].
The control panel will be displayed.
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4
Double click on [Add/Remove
Programs].
The Property screen for adding and removing
programs will be displayed.
5
Select [Caplio RR10 Software] and click
on [Add/Remove...].
The language selection screen will be displayed.
6
Click on [OK].
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The [Confirm File Deletion] screen will be displayed.
7
Click on [OK].
Deletion will start. When deletion is completed, a
message will be displayed.
8
Click on [Finish].
Note
• The dialog confirming deletion of a common file may be
displayed in Step 8. This dialog is displayed when the
common file displayed is not being used in any program in the
system. The system will not be affected by deleting this file,
but unless you are certain, you are recommended to select
[No].
• To delete all common files not used in the system, select [Yes].
• If [Uninstallation is finished, but some items could not be
deleted] is displayed in the dialog box for deleting programs
from the computer, select [Details] and check the items that
could not be deleted before deleting items relating to Caplio
RR10 Software applications. If the software is reinstalled
when some items pertaining to the applications remain,
installation may not be performed correctly.
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Preparing the Software
• If the [Locked File Detected] message is displayed during
uninstallation, select [Reboot] and proceed to uninstall.
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Chapter
2
Connecting the Camera to a PC
This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a PC using
the USB cable in order to send and receive files.
Connecting the USB Cable
There are two ways of using the USB cable: to connect the
RICOH BASE to the PC, and to connect the camera directly to
the PC.
Connecting the RICOH BASE to a PC
You can connect the RICOH BASE to the PC using the USB
cable.
1
Turn the PC on.
When the Windows desk top is displayed, the RICOH
Gate icon will appear on the task bar.
2
Connecting the Camera to a PC
Important
• USB Driver must be
properly installed. See “To
Install the Software” (p.11).
• The PC used must be
equipped with a USB port
and operation of the USB
port must be guaranteed by
the PC manufacturer.
mmmmSee “Starting and Exiting RICOH Gate” (p.23).
2
Connect the AC adapter to the RICOH
BASE.
3
Connect the USB cable to the DIGITAL
(AV/USB) terminal on the RICOH BASE
and the USB port on the PC.
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4
Check that the mode dial on the camera
is not set to (motion picture).
If the mode dial is set to (motion picture), switch
to another mode.
Important
• Do not place the camera on
the RICOH Base with the
AC adapter converter
inserted in the camera.
Note
• If the RICOH Gate window
is not displayed when you
press the START key, click
on on the task bar. See
“Showing the RICOH Gate
Window” (p.23).
5
Place the camera on the RICOH BASE.
The LED on the RICOH BASE will light.
6
Press the START key on the RICOH
BASE.
The camera is now in PC connection mode and the
RICOH Gate window will be displayed on the PC.
mmmmSee “Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons” (p.25)
Note
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• If you press the START key and the camera is in PC
connection mode, charging will not start when the camera is
placed on the RICOH BASE. Turn the camera off to put it in
charging mode.
• The RICOH Gate window is not displayed when the mode dial
is set to (motion picture).
• The camera is in Web camera mode when the mode dial is set
to (motion picture).
mmmmSee “Using the Caplio RR10 as a Web Camera” (p.64).
Tips
To automatically save images using the
START key
By connecting the RICOH BASE to the PC, you can
download files saved in the camera automatically to
the PC simply by pressing the START key on the
RICOH BASE.
mmmmSee “Automatically Saving Files Using the START
Key” (p.35).
Connecting the Camera to a PC
You can connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable.
1
Turn the PC on.
When the Windows desktop is displayed, the RICOH
Gate icon will appear on the task bar.
2
Check that the camera is turned off and
connect the AC adapter to the camera.
2
Connecting the Camera to a PC
Important
• If the power cuts out during
operation, the camera and
the PC may be adversely
affected. You are therefore
recommended to avoid
powering the camera by the
battery and to use the AC
adapter.
3
Connect the USB cable to the DIGITAL
(AV/USB) terminal on the camera and
the USB port on the PC.
4
Check that the mode dial on the camera
is not set to (motion picture).
If the mode dial is set to (motion picture), switch
to another mode.
5
Turn the camera on.
The camera is connected to the PC.
mmmmSee “Starting RICOH Gate” (p.24).
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Disconnecting the USB Cable
Important
• Pulling the connector out
without pressing the buttons
on either side or only pulling
the cable may cause the
connector not to disconnect
from the camera.
To disconnect the USB cable, press the sides of the USB cable
connector to release the lock and pull the connector out.
1
Turn the camera off.
2
Press the sides of the USB cable
connector to release the lock and
detach.
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