For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use.
The sound-related functions (recording, playing back, and deleting) are only available for G4wide.
The two manuals included are for your Caplio G4/G4wide.
Please read this first:
Quick Start guide (printed manual)
This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio G4/G4wide right away by providing quick explanations: "Getting Ready to Shoot", "Shooting Images", "Viewing Images", and "Connecting to Your PC." Before using your camera, first read this manual.
Please read as needed:
Operation Manual (this manual).
This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio G4/G4wide.
To get the most out of your Caplio G4/G4wide, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary.
Terms:
File: Refers to a still image, movie, and voice data file.
G4: Refers to "Caplio G4"
G4wide: Refers to "Caplio G4 wide"
Display examples:
The LCD Monitor Display examples shown in this manual are created for the purpose of explanation. The actual display may be different.
Symbols:
The following symbols are used in this guide:
Important
This indicates important information and restrictions.
Note
This indicates supplementary explanations and useful tips on camera operations.
Terms
This indicates an explanation of a technical term.
Reference
This indicates page(s) relevant to a particular function. "p.xx" is used to refer you to pages in this manual.
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Contents |
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Using These Manuals ........................................................... |
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Using This Guide .................................................................. |
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Chapter 1 Using Your Camera |
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Section 1 |
Getting Started |
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Checking that everything is Packed ..................................... |
6 |
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Names of Parts ..................................................................... |
7 |
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How to Use the Mode Dial .................................................... |
8 |
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Inserting the Batteries .......................................................... |
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Using the Batteries ............................................................. |
10 |
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Using the Rechargeable Battery ........................................ |
11 |
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Inserting the rechargeable battery ........................................... |
11 |
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Removing the rechargeable battery ......................................... |
11 |
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Using the AC Adapter ......................................................... |
12 |
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Setting up the AC Adapter ....................................................... |
12 |
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Removing the AC Adapter ....................................................... |
13 |
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Turning the Power On/Off .................................................. |
14 |
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To turn the camera On ............................................................. |
14 |
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To turn the camera Off ............................................................. |
14 |
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Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) .................. |
15 |
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Inserting a Memory Card .................................................... |
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Inserting the SD Memory Card ................................................ |
17 |
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Removing the SD Memory Card .............................................. |
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How to Use the LCD Monitor .............................................. |
18 |
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Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures .............................. |
18 |
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The Screen During Playback ................................................... |
21 |
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Switching the Screen Display .................................................. |
22 |
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Button Functions ................................................................ |
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Screens .............................................................................. |
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The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu .................. |
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The Basics of the Setup Screen .............................................. |
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Section 2 |
Basic Shooting |
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How to Hold the Camera .................................................... |
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How to Focus ..................................................................... |
33 |
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Shooting Still Images .......................................................... |
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Check the Focus and Shoot (Half-press) ................................. |
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Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press) .............................. |
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When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition (Fo- |
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cus Lock) ............................................................................ |
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Shooting with Scenery-Matching ........................................ |
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Combination of Scene Mode and Function ........................ |
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Shooting with Multi-Shot ..................................................... |
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Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE) ............................ |
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Shooting with Multi-Shot .......................................................... |
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Shooting with S Multi-Shot ....................................................... |
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Shooting with M Multi-Shot ...................................................... |
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Shooting Movies ................................................................. |
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Shooting with the Zoom ...................................................... |
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Shooting with the Digital Zoom ........................................... |
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Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo) .................................... |
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Recording Voice Memos .................................................... |
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Section 3 Using Special Features for |
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Improved Photography |
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Using the Flash .................................................................. |
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Using the Self-Timer ........................................................... |
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Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH SOUND) .... |
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Using the ADJ. Button ........................................................ |
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Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) .................. |
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Using the ADJ. Button (Exposure) ............................................ |
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Using the Shooting Menu (Exposure) ....................................... |
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Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) .. |
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Using the ADJ. Button (White Balance) .................................... |
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Using the Shooting Menu (White Balance) ............................... |
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Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) ................................... |
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Using the ADJ. Button (ISO Sensitivity) .................................... |
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Using the Shooting Menu (ISO Sensitivity) ............................... |
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Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance |
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(WHITE BALANCE BRACKET) ......................................... |
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Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size |
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(PIC QUALITY/SIZE) ......................................................... |
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About Picture Quality Mode ...................................................... |
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About Image Size ..................................................................... |
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Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size of a Still Image .... |
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Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT Mode ............. |
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Changing the Image Size of a Movie ........................................ |
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Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS) ..................................... |
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Manual Focus Shooting ............................................................ |
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Shooting at a Fixed Distance .................................................... |
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Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY) ................. |
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Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images (SHARPNESS) 75 |
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Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures |
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(AUTO BRACKET) ............................................................. |
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Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE) ................ |
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Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals |
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(INTERVAL) ....................................................................... |
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Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) ...... |
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Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults |
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(RESTORE DEFAULTS) .................................................... |
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Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor .................. |
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Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) .............. |
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Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density) ....................................... |
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Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density) .................................. |
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Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still |
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Images, Movies, and Sounds |
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Viewing the Photo You Just Took ...................................... |
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Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed ....... |
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Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie ............................. |
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Viewing a Still Image or Movie ........................................... |
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Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory Card .......... |
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Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory ................. |
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Viewing Movies ......................................................................... |
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Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume .......................................... |
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Playing Back Sound ........................................................... |
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Playing Back Sound .................................................................. |
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Playing Back Sound recorded with a Still Image ...................... |
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Adjusting the Volume ................................................................ |
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Viewing at a Glance ........................................................... |
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Enlarged Viewing ............................................................... |
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Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in En- |
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larged Display Mode .......................................................... |
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Showing Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) ... |
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Viewing on a Television ..................................................... |
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Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds .............. |
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Deleting One Still Image ......................................................... |
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Deleting All Frames at Once ................................................... |
101 |
Deleting Multiple Frames at Once .......................................... |
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Section 5 About Other Functions |
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Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT) ...................... |
104 |
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Protecting the Displayed Still Image ...................................... |
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Protecting All Still Images ...................................................... |
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Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds at Once |
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Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card |
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(COPY TO CARD) ............................................................ |
108 |
Using a Printing Service (DPOF) ...................................... |
109 |
Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed ........................... |
109 |
Setting DPOF for All Still Images ........................................... |
110 |
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images ................................... |
111 |
Changing the Image Size (Resize) ................................... |
112 |
Section 6 Changing Camera Settings |
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Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use |
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(CARD FORMAT) ............................................................. |
114 |
Write-protecting your images ................................................. |
114 |
Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT) ...................... |
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Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWEROFF) 116 |
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Beep at Recording (BEEP SOUND) ................................. |
117 |
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) ......... |
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Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ... |
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Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor |
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(LCD BRIGHTNESS) ........................................................ |
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Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (Power-Save) ....... |
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Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) ............... |
122 |
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV |
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(VIDEO OUT MODE) ........................................................ |
123 |
Chapter 2 Playing back Images |
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(Pictures/Movies) on a |
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Computer (For Windows) |
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Section 1 Installing Software |
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Using the Software Provided ............................................ |
125 |
Software and OS Applicability Table ...................................... |
125 |
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software .. |
126 |
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer ........... |
127 |
Installation ........................................................................ |
128 |
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 ............................................ |
128 |
Uninstalling the Software (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) . 129 |
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For Windows XP .................................................................... |
130 |
Uninstalling the Software (For Windows XP) ......................... |
131 |
Installing Other Software .................................................. |
132 |
Installing Acrobat Reader ....................................................... |
132 |
Installing DirectX .................................................................... |
132 |
Section 2 Downloading Images to a |
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Computer |
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Connecting the Camera to a Computer ............................ |
134 |
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ......................... |
136 |
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP ...................................... |
136 |
How to Use RICOH Gate La ............................................. |
137 |
The RICOH Gate La Window ................................................. |
137 |
How to Use the Optional settings ........................................... |
138 |
How to Use the Background Illustration Settings ................... |
139 |
Downloading Images from an SD Memory Card .............. |
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Images in an SD Memory Card .............................................. |
140 |
Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images |
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(How to Use DU-10x) |
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Starting and Exiting DU-10x ............................................. |
142 |
DU-10x Window ..................................................................... |
142 |
Exiting DU-10x ....................................................................... |
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Thumbnail Display Description ......................................... |
143 |
Switching the Ordering of Images .................................... |
144 |
Changing the Display Size ............................................... |
145 |
Viewing Images in a slide show ....................................... |
147 |
To View a slide show .............................................................. |
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Using Auto slide show ............................................................ |
148 |
How to Use the slide show Dialog Box ................................... |
148 |
Renaming an image in Thumbnail View ........................... |
149 |
How to Rename an Image ...................................................... |
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Copying a Reduced Image File ........................................ |
150 |
How to Copy a Reduced Image File ....................................... |
150 |
Enabling Functions Available with Other Models of Caplio ......... |
151 |
How to Enable GPS Linkage or Camera Memo Function ...... |
151 |
Cameras and Available Options ............................................. |
151 |
Functions You Can Use .......................................................... |
152 |
Deleting Images ............................................................... |
153 |
Using the File Menu ................................................................ |
153 |
Using the Shortcut Menu ........................................................ |
153 |
Using the Keyboard ................................................................ |
153 |
Viewing Image Information ............................................... |
154 |
Using the File Menu ................................................................ |
154 |
Using the Shortcut Menu ........................................................ |
154 |
Displaying the Viewer Screen .......................................... |
155 |
Using the Viewer Screen ........................................................ |
155 |
Printing an Image ............................................................. |
156 |
To Print an Image ................................................................... |
156 |
Using the [Print Setup] Dialog Box ......................................... |
156 |
Checking the Printing Layout .................................................. |
157 |
Making printer settings ............................................................ |
157 |
Printing Images ....................................................................... |
157 |
Chapter 3 Playing back Images (Pictures/Movies) on a Computer (For Macintosh)
Section 1 Installing Software |
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Using the Software Provided ............................................ |
159 |
Software and OS Applicability Table ...................................... |
159 |
System Requirements ...................................................... |
160 |
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer .......... |
161 |
Installation ........................................................................ |
162 |
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 ......................................................... |
162 |
For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6 ............................................... |
163 |
Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) .............. |
164 |
Uninstalling the Software (For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.6) .... |
164 |
Section 2 Downloading Images to a |
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Computer |
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Connecting the Camera to a Computer ........................... |
166 |
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer ......................... |
167 |
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2 ......................................................... |
168 |
For Mac OS X ......................................................................... |
169 |
How to Use RICOH Gate La ............................................ |
170 |
The RICOH Gate La Window ................................................. |
170 |
How to Use Optional Settings ................................................. |
171 |
Appendices |
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A. Specifications ............................................................... |
173 |
B. Optional Accessories ................................................... |
174 |
C. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities ...................... |
174 |
D. Using Your Camera Abroad ........................................ |
175 |
E. Cautions on Use .......................................................... |
175 |
F. Care and Storage ......................................................... |
176 |
G. Troubleshooting ........................................................... |
177 |
H. Error Messages ........................................................... |
185 |
I. Warranty and Servicing ................................................. |
186 |
INDEX .............................................................................. |
189 |
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This section explains how to get your camera ready, from taking it out of the package to preparing to shoot.
Chapter 1 Section 1 Getting Started
The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed.
Caplio G4/G4wide |
AV Cable |
CD-ROM |
AA Alkaline Batteries (2)
Handstrap
Quick Start Guide
Attaching the hand strap to
the camera
Thread the tips of the strap through the camera's strap eyelet and loop them as shown.
The software and the operation manual are included on this CD-ROM.
Video Cable
Warranty Card
USB Cable |
Safety |
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Precautions |
Optional Accessories
AC Adapter (AC-4a) Rechargeable Battery (DB-43)
Battery Charger (BJ-2) |
Other products sold |
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separately: |
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PC Card Adapter (FM-SD53) |
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Rechargeable Battery Set (BS-3)* |
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* Includes the Rechargeable Battery |
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(DB-43) and Battery Charger (BJ-2). |
• In the unlikely event that something is missing or damaged, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.
• After checking the contents of the warranty card, please keep it in a safe place.
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It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the following.
Camera
Front View
Rear View
Bottom
1.Shutter release button
2.Power button
3.Mode Dial
4.Flash
5.AF Window
6.Viewfinder
7.Lens
8.USB Terminal
9.Video Out Terminal
10.Speaker
11.Microphone
The speaker and microphone are mounted on G4wide only.
1.Viewfinder
2.Auto Focus Lamp
3.ADJ. Button
4.Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button
5.z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button
6.# Button/Q (Quick Review) Button
7.! Button
8.$ Button/F(Flash) Button
9." /N (Macro)Button
10.Battery/Card Cover
11.LCD Monitor
12.D (Delete)/T (Self-timer) Button
13. M Button
14.O Button
15.DISP Button
16.SD Memory Card Slot
17.Power (DC in) Cable Cover
18.Strap eyelet
19.Tripod Screw Hole (underside)
Left Side, looking from the front
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The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera.
The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and playback (still image viewing).
Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of the mode you want to use.
Mode Dial Symbols and Functions.
Symbol |
Mode Name |
Function |
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Setup Mode |
Allows you to set and confirm camera settings. |
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Voice Memo Mode |
Allows you to record sounds. (G4wide only) |
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3 |
Movie Mode |
Allows you to record movies. |
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4 |
Scene Mode |
Allows you to optimize the camera settings for six different scenes. |
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5 |
Shooting Mode |
Allows you to shoot still images. (G4wide can also shoot still images with sound) |
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6 |
Playback Mode |
Allows you to playback and delete still images and movies. |
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The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose which kind to use according to your needs.
Battery Type |
Feature |
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AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (included) |
You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel. |
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However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will decrease. Warm |
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the batteries before use. It is recommended that you use the rechargeable battery when using the |
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camera for a long time. |
Rechargeable Battery (DB-43 or DB-40) |
This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical because you can recharge it using the battery charger |
(sold separately) |
BJ-2 (sold separately) and use it over and over again. They last a long time, so they are convenient |
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for travel. |
AA Nickel Batteries (available in stores) |
These batteries are not rechargeable. However, they last a long time as compared with AA Alkaline |
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Batteries when used with a digital camera. |
Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) |
This battery is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again. Please use a |
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battery recharger available in stores. |
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The battery may be inert and consequently it may not supply power immediately after it is purchased |
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or left unused for more than a month. In such a case, recharge the battery two or three times before |
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use. The battery self-discharges with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge it before use. |
Indication of the number of images you can take
Battery Type |
Number of Shots |
Number of Shots *1 |
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AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) |
approx. 70 |
approx. 80 |
Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) |
approx. 400 |
approx. 450 |
*1 The number of shots in the Synchro-Monitor Mode (see P.22)
The number of shots is based on a temperature of 22 degrees Celsius, shooting at 30-second intervals and one out of every two being shot with the flash.
If you set the camera to the Power-Save mode, the number of shots you can take will increase. In addition to the batteries, you can use the AC Adapter (sold separately).
•Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used.
•Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
• The life of an AA alkaline battery (LR6) depends on the brand and the storage time from the date of production. In addition, the life of an alkaline battery becomes shorter at low temperatures.
•The Nickel-Hydrogen Battery is not factory-charged. Charge it before use.
•The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.
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Insert the batteries following these steps.
Make sure the camera power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Insert the two batteries, making sure they are facing the correct way.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.
When the batteries wear out
Just before the batteries wear out, is displayed on the LCD Monitor. When this happens, replace the batteries with a fresh set.
•Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used.
•With AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6), the number of shots may differ depending on the batteries.
• Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long period of time.
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The DB-43 or DB-40 rechargeable battery (sold separately) is convenient for extended use because it can be used over and over again.
Make sure the camera power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Make sure the camera power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Remove the rechargeable battery.
Insert the rechargeable battery.
Label
Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.
•Please remove the rechargeable batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
•Use the battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately) to recharge the battery.
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Rechargeable Battery Charging Time (when using BJ-2) |
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DB-43 |
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Approx. 220 min. (at room temperature) |
DB-40 |
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Approx. 120 min. (at room temperature) |
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When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the AC Adapter (sold separately) is recommended.
Battery for use with the AC Adapter
AC Adapter
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Open the power (DC input) cable cover and take the cable out.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.
Plug the power cord into an outlet.
Insert the AC Adapter Battery .
• Be sure to firmly attach cables and plug in cords.
• When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC Adapter from the camera and the power outlet.
• While in use, if you detach the AC Adapter or unplug it from the outlet, data may be lost.
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Make sure the camera's power is off.
Unplug the power plug from the outlet.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
First slide the cover toward the face of the camera, then lift it to expose the battery compartment.
Remove the battery.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.
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The camera is switched On and Off as follows.
To turn the camera On |
To turn the camera Off |
Press the power button. |
Press the power button. |
The flash lamp and auto-focus lamp will alternate for several seconds.
Auto Power-off
• If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. To use the camera again, simply press the power switch.
•At time of purchase, the Auto Power-off function is set to one minute.
•The Auto Power-off function does not work when connected to your computer.
Power-Save Mode
•You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries.
•If you have activated Power-Save mode, the display on the LCD Monitor will turn off in Shooting Mode. When the LCD Monitor is dark, turn the SETUP Dial to check the Power-Save mode setting.
•For how to change the Auto Power-off time, see P.116.
•For how to set the Power-Save Mode, see P.121.
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You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture.
Immediately after purchasing the camera, the date and time settings will not be correct, so be sure to set the date and time before using this feature.
To set the date and time, follow the steps below.
Set the year, month, date and time by pressing !"#$.
If you hold down the !" buttons, you can increase/ decrease the value quickly.
Make sure the power is on and then turn the Mode Dial to 1(Setup Mode).
The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Press the " button to select [DATE SETTINGS] and then press the Obutton.
In [FORMAT], choose the Date and Time format.
Check the display on the bottom of the screen and then press the Obutton.
Once you have set the date and time, the display returns to the Setup screen.
If the batteries are removed for about two weeks, the date and time settings will be lost. These settings must be made again.
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You can record the still images and movies you have taken in the camera's internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores).
Protecting your images from being deleted
If you move the SD memory card's write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot be accidentally erased, and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you return the switch to the former position, it is once again possible to erase images and format the card. It is recommended to switch to LOCK after recording important images.
Note that you cannot shoot images in the LOCK state because no data can be recorded on the card. Unlock the card when shooting.
The internal memory capacity is 8MB.
For the number of images that can be stored on an SD memory card, see P.174.
Where images are recorded
When no SD memory card is inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD memory card is inserted, it records images on the memory card.
When no memory card is loaded |
When a memory card is loaded |
Records to internal |
Records to the SD mem- |
memory |
ory card |
• When an SD memory card is loaded, no data is recorded in the internal memory even after the SD memory card becomes full.
• Take care not to get any dirt on the SD Memory Card's metal parts.
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Make sure the camera's power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction.
Make sure the card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks
Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.
When loading the SD Memory Card, take care not to get any dirt on the card's metal parts.
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Open the battery/card cover.
The cover slides open in two steps.
Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction.
Press the card gently and release it.
The card pops out just a little.
Gently take the card out of the camera.
Close the battery/card cover and slide it back into place.
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The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for playing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and settings are displayed on the screen of the LCD Monitor.
Still Image Mode |
Movie Mode |
Voice Memo Mode |
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Flash Off |
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SPORTS Mode. |
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TEXT Mode. |
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6. INTERVAL |
Interval |
Interval Shooting. |
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8. Picture Quality |
Fine |
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Image Size setting. |
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11. ISO SETTING |
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ISO Speed set value. |
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EXPOSURE COMP |
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Exposure compensation set value. |
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AUTO BRACKET |
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Auto-Bracket Shooting. |
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WB-BKT |
White Balance Bracket. |
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SHARPNESS |
SOFT |
Sharpness (edge quality) set value. |
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TIME EXPOSURE |
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Indicates exposure time. |
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Battery |
Insufficient Capacity |
Remaining Battery Power. |
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Still Image Mode |
Movie Mode |
Voice Memo Mode |
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18. |
Zoom Bar |
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Zoom status. |
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PHOTOMETRY |
(No Display) Multi |
Light Metering Method. |
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Self-timer |
After 10 Seconds |
Self-Timer Shooting. |
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Macro Shooting. |
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Aperture Value |
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Aperture size. |
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Shutter Speed |
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Shutter speed. |
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Remaining Recording |
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Length of time remaining for shooting with the current settings. |
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Recording Time |
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Amount of time recorded. |
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• When shooting in particularly bright places, it may not be possible to prevent overexposure. In this case, the [!AE] symbol will be displayed.
• The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera status while in use.
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Playback data source |
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Picture Quality |
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Picture Quality setting. |
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Number of Playback Files |
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The number of the file being played back. |
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Total number of files |
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Total number of files recorded. |
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Image Size |
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Image size. |
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Folder No |
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Number of the folder in which the file is saved. |
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Aperture size. |
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Movie (movie/sound) playback time. |
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Elapsed time of movie (movie/sound) playback. |
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If you press DISP, you can change the screen display mode, such as switching between display/no display of symbols, etc.
When Shooting
Display Symbols |
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DISP button
•In Synchro-Monitor Mode, with the exception of the following operations, the LCD Monitor is turned off (No Display). This is a useful mode to reduce power consumption.
Half-press the shutter button. |
The LCD Monitor is tuned on and you can confirm composition. After you finish shooting with |
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Press the Q(Quick Review) button. |
You can view the photo you just took (see P.87). By pressing the Q(Quick Review) button |
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Press the Mbutton. |
The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make various settings for shooting (see |
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ADJ. Button. |
The LCD Monitor Display is turned on and you can make settings for exposure control, white |
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•You cannot turn the LCD Monitor Display on/off by pressing T (Self-timer), F (Flash) or N (Macro) buttons.
•Turning the LCD Monitor Display Off conserves battery life. In this case, shoot using just the Viewfinder.
•In Voice Memo Mode, you can turn the LCD Monitor Display off by pressing the DISP button.
When the No Display or Grid Guide Display is on, symbols will appear for a few seconds right after you have pressed Self-timer, Flash or Macro button.
For how to display the grid guide, see P.83.
When Playing Back
Display Symbols No Display
DISP button
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The following table summarizes the functions of the camera's buttons.
•Power Button, see P.14.
•Mode Dial, see P.8.
•Shutter Button, see P.33.
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Mode, self-timer mode is activated |
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Monitor (see P.100). |
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Mode, you can shoot with the wide- |
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Mode, you can shoot with the tele- |
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Default values set when you purchased your camera are surrounded by brackets in the selection options.
Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode)
In Shooting Mode, display by pressing the M button.
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EXPOSURE COMP. |
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Shooting Menu (Movie Mode)
In Movie Mode, display by pressing the M button.
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MOVIE SIZE |
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Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode)
In Scene Mode, display by pressing the M button.
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EXPOSURE COMP. |
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Shooting Menu (Text Mode)
In Text Mode, display by pressing the M button.
Setting |
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DENSITY |
DEEP/[NORMAL]/LIGHT |
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P.84 |
SIZE |
2048/[1280] |
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IMAGE WITH SOUND |
ON/[OFF] |
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DATE IMPRINT |
[OFF]/DATE/TIME |
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Playback Menu
In Playback Mode, display by pressing the M button.
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SLIDE SHOW |
ON/[OFF] |
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Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES |
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Select/Release 1 FILE/ Select/Release ALL FILES |
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Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)
In Scene Mode, the screen is displayed when you select a scene.
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PORTRAIT |
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SPORTS |
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P.37 |
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LANDSCAPE |
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NIGHTSCAPE |
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TEXT MODE |
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Setup Screen (Setup Mode)
This screen is displayed in Setup Mode.
Setting |
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CARD FORMAT |
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AUTO POWER OFF |
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BEEP SOUND |
[ON]/OFF |
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SEQUENTIAL NO. |
ON/[OFF] |
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OFF/[1]/2/3 Seconds |
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JPN/[ENG]/FRE/GER/ITA/ESP/CHI |
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VIDEO OUT MODE |
[NTSC]/PAL |
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Operation
To display the menu: |
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On the menu screen, you can move between screens by pressing the #$but- |
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Press the #$buttons. |
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You can switch the menu screen from [1] to [3]. |
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To select an item: |
Press the !"buttons to select the desired item. |
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Press the Obutton. |
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To select a setting value (shoot- |
Press the !"buttons to select the desired item. |
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Press the Obutton. |
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To implement a confirmation |
Press the $button to select [YES]. |
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Press the Obutton. |
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To select an item you want to |
Press the !" buttons to select the item you want to imple- |
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Press the Obutton. |
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To return to the shooting |
Press the Mbutton. |
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• On the setting selection screen, the item with the orange displayed is the current setting. Even if you change the setting by moving the blue indicator, until you finalize the setting the orange indicator remains to show what the previous setting was.
•The menu screen sequence is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 2 or Section 5.
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To display the Setup Screen: |
Turn the Mode Dial to 1(Setup Mode). |
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The Setup Screen is displayed.
To select an item: |
Press the !"buttons to select the desired item. |
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To select a setting value: |
Press the #$buttons to select the desired item. |
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When you have selected [EXE- |
Press the Obutton. |
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To close the Setup Screen: |
Switch the Mode Dial to another mode. |
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The sequence of operations is slightly different depending on the item for which the setting change is being made. For a detailed explanation of each of the items, see Section 6 .
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