Ricoh Caplio RR10 Operation Manual

RICOH Gate

for Macintosh

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.

•Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for damages caused by failure of the product, damages incurred due to loss of text or data, or any other damages arising from use of the product.

Copyright

Reproduction or alteration of copyrighted documents, magazines, music and other materials, other than for personal, home or similarly limited purposes, without the consent of the copyright holder is prohibited.

•This publication may not be reproduced in whole or part without the express written permission of Ricoh. © 2001 Ricoh Co., Ltd.

•Ricoh reserves the right to change the contents of this publication without notice.

•Considerable care was taken in preparing this manual. If, however, you have any questions about any part

of the manual, or note any mistakes or inaccuracies, please contact us at the address listed on the back cover.

Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

All other company and product names are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of their respective owners.

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 your Macintosh.

Download images, voice memo and motion pictures and transfer files to the camera

By connecting the camera to a Macintosh, you can download recorded images, voice memo and motion pictures onto the Macintosh, and you can also transfer MP3 files, images, voice memo (WAV files) and motion picture files (AVI file) stored in the Macintosh to the camera.

Choose the format of image files downloaded from the camera

You can specify the format of image files (JPEG, PICT, 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 ................................................................................	7
System Environment ...................................................................................	10
Installing the Software.................................................................................	11
To Install the Software.............................................................................................	11
Uninstalling the Software ........................................................................................	15
Chapter 2 Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh.......................	17
Connecting the USB Cable.........................................................................	17
Connecting the RICOH BASE to a Macintosh ........................................................	17
Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh .................................................................	19
Disconnecting the USB Cable....................................................................	20
Chapter 3 Using RICOH Gate..........................................................	21
Starting and Exiting RICOH Gate ...............................................................	21
Starting Up RICOH Gate.........................................................................................	21
Exiting RICOH Gate ................................................................................................	21
Closing the RICOH Gate Window ...........................................................................	22
Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons........................................................	23
Functions of the RICOH Gate Buttons ....................................................................	23
RICOH Gate Menu ..................................................................................................	24
Saving Camera Files in the Macintosh .......................................................	25
Saving Data Using the Save Buttons ......................................................................	25
Changing the Save Button Settings ........................................................................	26
Changing the Setting of the START key..................................................................	29
Automatically Saving Files Using the START key ...................................................	31
Saving Files From the Macintosh to the Camera........................................	32
Uploading Using the Upload Button .......................................................................	32
Changing the Upload Button Settings ....................................................................	34
Making an Index Print.................................................................................	38
Making an Index Print .............................................................................................	38
Changing the Print Settings ....................................................................................	38
Starting Up an Application..........................................................................	41
Setting the Application to be Started Up ................................................................	41
Starting Up the Application.....................................................................................	42
Other Functions ..........................................................................................	43
Turning the Camera Off ..........................................................................................	43

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Displaying and Setting Camera Information (Camera Property)	............................ 43
Changing the RICOH Gate Design .........................................................................	43
Displaying the RICOH Gate Version .......................................................................	44
Appendix..............................................................................................	45
Using the Caplio RR10 as a Web Camera .................................................	45
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................	48
Menus .........................................................................................................	49
File Menu.................................................................................................................	49
RICOH Gate Setup Menu........................................................................................	49
Help Menu...............................................................................................................	49
Setup Menu for Each Button ...................................................................................	49
Index ...........................................................................................................	50
Alphabetical Index ..................................................................................................	50
Tips Installing Only Selected Software.................................................................................	14
To automatically save images using the START key ....................................................	19
Uploading an MP3 File .................................................................................................	37
About ASCII..................................................................................................................	44

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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

For Macintosh Users

RICOH Gate for Macintosh	m This manual explains how to install the necessary
(this manual)	software, how to connect the camera to the
Read this manual first	Macintosh, and how to use RICOH Gate to
	transfer files between the camera and the
	Macintosh.

For Windows Users

RICOH Gate for Windows	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.

How to Use the Camera

Caplio RR10 Camera Operation m	This manual explains the operation procedures,
Manual	from the preparations that are required before
(Digital Camera)	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 Macintosh

To use RICOH Gate

mChapter 1 Preparing the Software

Before you can use RICOH Gate, you need to install the software. This chapter explains about the software on the CD-ROM supplied with the camera.

mChapter 2 Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh

This chapter explains how to connect the camera to a Macintosh.

mChapter 3 Using RICOH Gate

		You can save recorded images in the Macintosh, or
		save images stored in the Macintosh in the camera.
		You can also make an index print of images stored
		in the Macintosh.
	To be read as required
	When you want to know how to m Appendix
	use other functions or to look	You can view the RICOH Gate menus, etc.
	up the list of menus, etc.

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■ Meanings of Symbols

The meanings of the symbols used in this manual are as follows.

Important	This indicates points or restrictions relating to operation requiring your attention.

Important

•Do not place the camera on the RICOH BASE with the AC adapter converter attached to the camera.

Note	This indicates a supplementary explanation of the operation concerned or points you
	should know.
	Note

•When uploading MP3 files, be sure to read “Uploading an MP3 File” (p.37) first.

mThis indicates the reference page for the function or operation concerned in this manual.

mMenu:[File]→[Quit]

“System Environment” (p.10)

Reference destination in this manual

Item to be selected when operating from the menu

Tips This indicates information it is useful to know.

The examples of screen displays used in this manual are taken from MacOS9.

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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Chapter 1

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

The following window is displayed when the CD-ROM is opened.

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■ Caplio RR10 Folder

Open the CD-ROM and you will find the [Caplio RR10 Software] Installer. To install the software listed below, click on the Installer.

m See "Installing the Software" (p.11).

Software	Description
RICOH Gate	This software enables you to download files
	recorded with the camera and save them in
	the Macintosh, or transfer files stored in the
	Macintosh to the camera. RICOH Gate also
	enables you to run other applications.
	m See "Using RICOH Gate" (p.21).
TWAIN Driver	This software is for downloading still
	images recorded with the camera directly
	from the TWAIN application.
USB Driver	By installing the USB Driver, you can
	connect the camera to a Macintosh using the
	USB interface and use RICOH Gate,
	TWAIN Driver and Video Driver.
	If you select Easy installation, the USB
	Driver is automatically installed. If you
	select custom installation, the USB Driver is
	automatically installed when you install
	RICOH Gate, TWAIN Driver, or Video
	Driver.
Video Driver	This software is required to use the camera
	as a web camera (video capture camera).

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■ About Other Folders

	Software	Description
QuickTime folder
	QuickTime 4	This folder contains QuickTime 4.1.2.
		Check which version you are using before
		installing the software.
MusicMatch folder
	MusicMatch	This folder contains [MusicMatch
	JUKEBOX	JUKEBOX] software.
		This software is for converting Audio CD
		and WAV files to MP3 files (audio
		compression files).You can play music by
		downloading MP3 files through RICOH
		Gate. (Use commercially available stereo
		earphones.)
		Note
		• MP3 is an abbreviation of MPEG-1
		AudioLayer 3 and is the international
		audio compression standard. Data can
		be compressed into about one-tenth of
		the original volume.
		• For more information, refer to Help of
		the software.
MGI folder
	MGI PhotoSuite	This folder contains MGI PhotoSuite.
		This software is a well-rounded photo
		editing package that delivers extensive
		multimedia file playback and online
		imaging service support.

Note

•If you have any queries concerning the above software, refer to the ReadMe or Help of the relevant software first before contacting the Support Center.

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System Environment

The following environment is required to use RICOH Gate.

	Operating	MacOS 8.6 ~ 9.1
	System
	Macintosh	Macintosh with a USB port
	Memory	96 MB or more (128 MB or more
		recommended)
	Memory	16 MB or more application memory without
	required	using the compression utility
	Available HD	10 MB or more (for installation)
	space for
		100 MB or more (for operation)
	installation
	Display	640 × 480 pixels or more (800 × 600 or more
	resolution	recommended)
	Display colors	256 or more (32000 or more recommended)
	CD-ROM drive	CD-ROM drive capable of use on the above
		Macintosh
	USB port	USB port capable of use on the above
		Macintosh.

Important

•QuickTime 4.1.2 or later is required to open Text Mode File (TIFFMMR) recorded with the Ricoh digital camera.

Note

•If you are using files containing a large volume of data such as motion picture or non-compression files, allocate sufficient application memory for RICOH Gate.

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Installing the Software

This section explains how to install the necessary software, such as RICOH Gate, USB Driver for connecting the camera to a Macintosh.

To Install the Software

■ To install the Caplio RR10 Software

Exit all other applications before following the procedures below to install the software.

Note

•This section explains the installation procedure by the standard installation method. Users who are familiar with Macintoshes and digital cameras may choose to specify the software they wish to install.

•See "Caplio RR10 Folder" (p.8) to check the software installed by this procedure.

1 Turn the Macintosh on.

2 Insert the CD-ROM supplied in the CDROM drive.

The CD-ROM icon will appear on the desktop and open the window.

3 Double-click on the installer icon.

The installer will start up and the initial screen will be displayed.

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5

Click on [Caplio RR10 Software].

Click on [Continue].

The installer screen will be displayed.

6 Select [Easy Install] and click on [Install].

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1 Easy Install

RICOH Gate and USB Driver will be installed.

2 Custom Install

Only the selected software will be installed.

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Note

•If you select [Custom Install], the Custom Install screen will be displayed. Choose the software that you want to install and select [Install].

m See "Installing Only Selected Software" (p.14).

The [Choose a Folder] window will be displayed.

7 Choose the destination folder and click on [Choose].

If you want to create a new folder in which to install the software, select [New].

The message confirming that the Macintosh must be restarted when installation is completed will be displayed.

8 Select [Yes].

Installation will be performed and when completed, a message to that effect will be displayed.

9 Select [Restart].

The Macintosh will be restarted.

If you do not want to restart the Macintosh straightaway, select [Quit], and if you want to continue, select [Continue].

Note

•The default setting for the installation folder is Caplio RR10 Software.

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Note

•If QuickTime 4.1.2 or later is already installed in your Macintosh, this operation is not required.

Tips	Installing Only Selected Software

If you select [Custom Install] in Step 6, the screen for selecting the software will be displayed. You can select the software that you need to install.

■ To Install QuickTime

QuickTime 4.1.2 or later is required for Text mode (TIFFMMR) recorded with the camera.

1 Turn the Macintosh on.

2 Insert the CD-ROM supplied into the CDROM drive.

The CD-ROM icon will be displayed on the desktop and the window will be opened.

3 Open the [QuickTime] folder on the CDROM.

4 Open the [QuickTime] folder.

5 Double-click on the [QuickTime Installer] icon in the [QuickTime Installer] folder.

Installation of QuickTime will start.

6 Proceed in accordance with the instructions displayed on the screen.

7 When installation is finished, restart the Macintosh.

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Important

•QuickTime may not be installed properly if an old version of QuickTime is already running on your Macintosh. If this happens, delete the old version of QuickTime before installing.

Uninstalling the Software

To delete unwanted software from the Macintosh, use the drag & drop function to transfer the file to the trash can.

The file names and installation folders are as follows.

RICOH Gate

File name	Installation Folder
RICOH Gate	Caplio RR10 Software
RICOH Gate Alias	System Folder : Startup Items
Caplio RR10 USB Driver	System Folder : Extensions
Caplio RR10 PPC LIB	System Folder : Extensions

TWAIN Driver

File name	Installation Folder
Caplio RR10 TWAIN	System Folder : Preferences :
	TWAIN
Caplio RR10 USB Driver	System Folder : Extensions
Caplio RR10 PPC LIB	System Folder : Extensions

Video Driver

File name	Installation Folder
Caplio RR10 Vdig	System Folder : Extensions
Caplio RR10 USB Driver	System Folder : Extensions

Important

•The Caplio RR10 USB Driver and Caplio RR10 PPC LIB are required to use more than one software, as shown above. If you delete the USB Driver when uninstalling unwanted files, the other software will become unusable.

Note

•The Caplio RR10 Software folder is created on the drive that you were specified when installed.

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