Ricoh Caplio RR1 Owner's Manual

How to Read the Operation Manuals

The following operation manuals are supplied with this camera. Refer to the
appropriate manual for instructions relating to the required operation.

Open the package

Check the contents of the package. (p.2)

Basic operation

Digital Camera Operation Manual (this manual)

This manual explains how to operate the camera, from
the preparations that are necessary before using the
camera to instructions on how to use the various
shooting functions and play back files.

Transfer images to PC
(Supplied by Software Operation Manual for Caplio RR1 CD-ROM)

Caplio Utility

This manual explains how to install the necessary
software, how to connect the camera to the PC, and
how to transfer files between the camera and the PC.

Windows/Macintosh

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Checking the Package Contents

Check that your digital camera comes complete with the following items. Read the
warranty card and keep it in a safe place.

Caplio RR1

Lens cap Soft case

Battery (rechargeable lithium
ion battery)

AV interface cable USB cable

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Battery charger

Wrist strap Software CD-ROM

Software Operation Manual for

Caplio RR1 (CD-ROM)

Operation manual (this manual) Warranty card

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CONTENTS

How to Read the Operation Manuals ..................................................... 1

Checking the Package Contents ............................................................ 2

CONTENTS ............................................................................................ 4

Parts & Names ....................................................................................... 8

Basic Operation/Quick Reference ........................................................ 10

Preparations ...........................................................................................10

Shooting .................................................................................................. 11

Playback ................................................................................................. 12

Erasing .................................................................................................... 13

Safety Precautions ............................................................................... 14

Chapter 1 GETTING STARTED

Before Using the Camera ..................................................................... 20

Attaching the Wrist Strap ........................................................................ 20

Attaching the Lens Cap .......................................................................... 20

Powering the Camera ........................................................................... 21

Charging the Battery ...............................................................................21

Loading the Battery ................................................................................ 22

Connecting an AC Adapter ..................................................................... 25

SmartMedia Memory Cards ................................................................. 26

What is a SmartMedia Memory Card? ................................................... 26

Inserting a SmartMedia Memory Card ...................................................27

Turning the Camera On and Off ........................................................... 30

How to Use the Mode Dial .................................................................... 31

Explanation of Information Displays ..................................................... 32

Shooting Mode Display ........................................................................... 32

Playback Mode Display........................................................................... 33

Menus ................................................................................................... 34

Setting the Date and Time .................................................................... 37

How to Hold the Camera ...................................................................... 40

Adjusting the Camera ........................................................................... 42

Diopter Adjustment ................................................................................. 42

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor .......................................... 42

Chapter 2 SHOOTING

Basic Shooting ..................................................................................... 44

Operation Flow ....................................................................................... 44

Selecting a Shooting Mode ..................................................................... 45

Selecting a Recording Destination .......................................................... 46

Selecting an Image Quality Mode ...........................................................47

Checking the Position of the Subject ...................................................... 48

Setting the Size of the Subject (Zoom) ................................................... 50

Shooting (Still Picture Mode) .................................................................. 51

Special Shooting Functions .................................................................. 55

Text Shooting ..........................................................................................55

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Sound Recording .................................................................................... 56

Continuous Shooting ..............................................................................56

Motion Picture Recording ....................................................................... 57

Still Picture/Text Shooting with Sound .................................................... 58

Changing Flash Modes ........................................................................... 60

Setting the Exposure Compensation ...................................................... 62

Changing the White Balance .................................................................. 64

Using the Self-Timer ............................................................................... 67

Close-up Shooting (Macro Mode) ...........................................................68

Setting the Focus ....................................................................................70

Red-Eye Reduction Mode ....................................................................... 72

Changing the ISO Setting ....................................................................... 73

Date Imprinting ....................................................................................... 74

Split-Screen Mode .................................................................................. 75

Sharpness Mode .................................................................................... 79

Monochrome Mode ................................................................................. 80

Negative Mode ........................................................................................ 81

Interval Shooting ..................................................................................... 82

Auto Bracket Shooting ............................................................................ 83

Switching to Non-compressed Mode ...................................................... 84

Changing the Exposure Metering System (Photometry) ........................ 86

Increasing the Shutter Speed (S Mode) ................................................. 87

Setting the Time Exposure Mode............................................................ 88

Chapter 3 PLAYBACK

Before Starting to Playback Recorded Images..................................... 90

Files That Can Be Played Back on the Camera ...................................... 90

Connecting to a TV ................................................................................. 90

Playing Back a File ............................................................................... 92

Playing Back a Still Picture/Text/Continuous File .................................... 92

Playing Back a Sound File ......................................................................95

Playing Back a Motion Picture File ......................................................... 96

Special Playback Functions.................................................................. 98

Multi Image Playback .............................................................................. 98

Zoom Playback ....................................................................................... 99

Auto Playback ....................................................................................... 100

Cropping ............................................................................................... 101

Copying Image Files ............................................................................. 103

Playing a File Shot with a Non-Ricoh Camera ...................................... 104

Rotating a Displayed File ......................................................................105

Protecting a File ....................................................................................106

Setting Printing Services (DPOF) ......................................................... 107

Chapter4 ERASING

Erasing Files ....................................................................................... 114

Erase Single Image ..............................................................................114

Erase All Images ................................................................................... 115

Erase Selected Images ......................................................................... 116

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Chapter 5 SETTINGS/MISCELLANEOUS

Changing Camera Settings ................................................................ 120

Formatting a Card/Internal Memory ...................................................... 120

Keep Settings........................................................................................ 121

Changing LCD Confirmation Time ........................................................ 122

Auto Power Off Setting .......................................................................... 123

Beep Sound Setting ..............................................................................124

Power Save Mode Setting..................................................................... 124

Changing the File Numbering System .................................................. 125

Changing Video-Out Signal Method (NTSC/PAL) .................................126

Changing Display Language ................................................................. 127

Initializing Settings ................................................................................ 127

Using the Remote Control .................................................................. 129

Shooting ................................................................................................ 129

Playing .................................................................................................. 131

Erasing .................................................................................................. 132

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 136

Error Messages .................................................................................. 140

Recording Capacities ......................................................................... 142

Accessories ........................................................................................ 143

Using Your Digital Camera in Other Countries ................................... 144

Handling Precautions ......................................................................... 145

Care and Storage ............................................................................... 146

Specifications ..................................................................................... 147

About the Warranty and Servicing ...................................................... 149

Index ................................................................................................... 152

Alphabetical Index ................................................................................152

Functional Index ................................................................................... 154

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