Ricoh RDC-i500 User Manual
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Operation Manual
To ensure correct use of your
camera, read this manual
carefully before use. Keep the
manual handy for future use.
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh RDC-i500. This manual explains the correct handling
procedures and precautions for your camera. To ensure the best performance, please
read the manual thoroughly before using the camera. Keep the manual handy for quick
future reference.
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
Test Shots
Check that your camera is recording the images correctly by taking a number of test
shots.
Copyright
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consent of the copyright holder is prohibited.
Exemption from Liability
Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images caused
by malfunction of the RDC-i500.
Warranty
This product is manufactured to local specifications and the warranty is valid within
the country of purchase. Should the product fail or malfunction while you are abroad,
the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for servicing the product locally or bearing the expenditure incurred therefor.
Radio Interference
Operating the RDC-i500 in the vicinity of other electronic equipment may adversely
affect the performance of both devices. In particular, operating the camera close to
a radio or television may lead to interference. If interference occurs, follow the procedures below.
– Move the camera as far away as possible from the TV, radio or other device
– Reorient the TV or radio antenna.
– Plug the devices into separate electrical outlets.
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How to Use the Operation Manuals
Five operation manuals are supplied with this camera.
Use each operation manual as shown below to suit the purpose.
Open the package
➜
Read This Before Proceeding!
These instructions explain the procedure
for checking the contents of the package
and loading the battery to enable you to
use the camera straightaway.
➜➜
Basic operation
Camera Operation Manual
This manual explains in detail the preparations to take
before using the camera together with the procedures for
shooting and playback using the various functions.
➜
Using the communication
and Internet functions
Sending and receiving data
using the camera and a PC
Communication/Internet
Operation Manual
This manual
explains the
procedures for
transmitting images
and using Internet
functions.
Simple Operation Guide
This guide explains the basic setting
procedures of recording, transmitting images
and transferring them to a PC.
Connecting to a Personal
Computer Operation
Manual (this manual)
This manual explains
the procedures for
connecting the
camera to a PC,
transmitting images
from the camera to
the PC and
operating the
camera from the PC.
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CONTENTS
How to Use the Operation Manuals...................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Using a Personal Computer.................................................................. 8
What You Can Do Using a PC............................................................... 8
PC Environment ................................................................................... 10
Connecting Methods ............................................................................ 12
Installing the USB Driver..................................................................... 13
For Windows ........................................................................................ 13
For Macintosh....................................................................................... 14
Installing the Application Software ..................................................... 15
For Windows ........................................................................................ 15
For Macintosh....................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Camera to a PC......................................................... 20
Connecting the Camera to the USB Port ............................................ 20
Connecting the Camera to a Network ................................................. 23
Making the Camera Settings ............................................................... 25
COM Port Settings for Windows 98/ME .............................................. 25
Chapter 2 Viewing Images on a PC
Controlling the Camera from the Browser .......................................... 28
Preparing the Camera.......................................................................... 28
Opening the Camera’s Homepage on the Browser ............................ 28
Displaying Thumbnail Images ............................................................ 31
Viewing Thumbnail Images.................................................................. 31
Displaying File Properties .................................................................... 33
Checking the Data................................................................................ 34
Saving Data in the PC.......................................................................... 36
Displaying Thumbnail Images with Capture Guide Titles .................. 38
Viewing Thumbnail Images with Guide List......................................... 38
Displaying File Properties .................................................................... 40
Displaying an Image in its Actual Size ................................................ 41
Saving Data in the PC.......................................................................... 42
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Chapter 3 Recording Images with the Camera
Shooting Still Images .......................................................................... 44
Shooting ............................................................................................... 44
Checking the Image ............................................................................. 47
Saving the Image ................................................................................. 48
Shooting Text Files ............................................................................. 49
Shooting ............................................................................................... 49
Saving the Image ................................................................................. 52
Recording Motion Pictures.................................................................. 53
Recording ............................................................................................. 53
Saving the Motion Picture .................................................................... 56
Recording a Voice Memo ................................................................... 57
Recording ............................................................................................. 57
Saving the Voice Memo File ................................................................ 60
Chapter 4 Changing the Camera Settings
Address Book Settings ....................................................................... 6 2
Displaying the Address Book ............................................................... 62
Entering a New Address ...................................................................... 63
Editing an Address ............................................................................... 64
Deleting an Address............................................................................. 65
Saving the Address Book in the PC .................................................... 65
Transferring the Address Book Stored in the PC to the Camera........ 66
User Information Settings ................................................................... 68
Modem Settings .................................................................................. 70
E-Mail Settings.................................................................................... 72
Preset Memo Settings ........................................................................ 74
Displaying the Preset Memos .............................................................. 74
Creating a New Preset Memo.............................................................. 75
Editing a Preset Memo......................................................................... 76
Deleting a Preset Memo ...................................................................... 77
Setting Signatures............................................................................... 78
Displaying the List of the Signatures ................................................... 78
Selecting the Signature to be Used ..................................................... 79
Adding New Signatures ....................................................................... 80
Editing a Signature............................................................................... 81
Deleting a Signature ............................................................................ 82
Dial-Up Account Settings.................................................................... 83
Displaying the Dial-Up Accounts ......................................................... 83
Entering a New Dial-Up Account ......................................................... 84
Editing a Dial-Up Account .................................................................... 85
Deleting a Dial-Up Account.................................................................. 86
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Direct Upload Settings ........................................................................ 87
Displaying the Direct Upload Dial-Up Accounts .................................. 87
Selecting a Direct Upload Dial-Up Account......................................... 88
Setting the Send-To Folder Name and Server .................................... 89
Quick Send Settings .......................................................................... 90
Displaying the Quick Send Dial-Up Accounts ..................................... 90
Selecting a Quick Send Dial-Up Account ............................................ 91
Selecting a Quick Send Send-To Account .......................................... 92
Selecting the Size of the Image to be Sent by Quick Send ................ 93
Setting FTP Upload............................................................................. 94
Displaying the FTP Upload Dial-Up Accounts..................................... 94
Selecting an FTP Upload Dial-Up Account ......................................... 95
Setting a Server for FTP Upload.......................................................... 96
Making a Backup/Restoring the Camera Settings ............................. 97
Saving the Camera Settings in the PC ................................................ 97
Restoring the Backup Settings to the Camera .................................... 98
Chapter 5 Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide
List
JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide List ..................................... 102
Role of Guide List............................................................................... 102
Creating a Guide List ......................................................................... 102
Using the Guide List........................................................................... 103
Using the Image Capture Guide List on Excel ................................. 104
Creating a Guide List ......................................................................... 104
Recording Images Using the Guide List ............................................ 106
Pasting the Recorded Images to the Table ....................................... 107
Using the Image Capture Guide List on Word ................................. 110
Creating a Guide List ......................................................................... 110
Recording Images Using the Guide List ............................................ 112
Pasting the Recorded Images into a Document................................ 112
Setting the Image Capture Guide List on the Browser..................... 114
Displaying the Guide Lists ................................................................. 114
Creating a New Guide List ................................................................. 116
Editing the Guide List ......................................................................... 118
Deleting a Guide List.......................................................................... 122
Saving the Guide List on the PC........................................................ 123
Transferring the Guide List Saved in the PC to the Camera ............ 124
Setting the Image Capture Guide List Independently on the
Camera ............................................................................................. 126
Rearranging the Image List ............................................................... 126
Deleting a Guide List.......................................................................... 127
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Chapter 6 Using the Extension Functions
Using the RDC-i Explorer Plug-In..................................................... 130
Using the RDC-i Mounter.................................................................. 133
Making a Backup File of the Camera Settings ................................. 136
Making a Backup File......................................................................... 136
Restoring the Backup Settings to the Camera .................................. 138
Using the TWAIN Function ............................................................... 140
For Windows ...................................................................................... 140
For Macintosh..................................................................................... 142
Chapter 7 Setting the Receiving PC for Direct Upload
Setting the Receiving PC for Direct Upload ..................................... 146
For Windows ...................................................................................... 146
For Macintosh..................................................................................... 151
Appendix
Camera Settings When Connected to a PC..................................... 156
Setting the PC Connection Environment ........................................... 156
Setting the Network Environment ...................................................... 158
Error Messages................................................................................. 160
Error Messages Displayed on the Web Browser .............................. 160
Other Error Messages........................................................................ 163
Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 166
Restoring the Device Which Could not be Used anymore................ 166
Selecting “Never dial a connection” ................................................... 167
Checking the Proxy Server ................................................................ 168
Installing the Dial-Up Adapter ............................................................ 169
Index.................................................................................................. 170
Functional Index ................................................................................. 170
Alphabetical Index.............................................................................. 174
Tips
Saving the Camera’s Homepage...................................................... 30
Image Capture Guide List Display.................................................. 128
Using the Microsoft Power Point Presentation Data ...................... 132
At the end of this manual troubleshooting for error
messages, alphabetical index and index by functions are
listed for your convenience.
Refer to the most up-to-date information included in the
[Readme] file in the CD-ROM, if necessary.
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Chapter
1
Getting Started
Using a Personal Computer .....8
What You Can Do Using a PC .......8
PC Environment ...........................10
Connecting Methods ....................12
Installing the USB Driver ........13
For Windows ................................ 13
For Macintosh ..............................14
Installing the Application
Software ...................................15
For Windows ................................ 15
For Macintosh ..............................17
Connecting the Camera to a
PC .............................................20
Connecting the Camera to the
USB Port ......................................20
Connecting the Camera to a
Network ........................................23
Making the Camera Settings ........25
COM Port Settings for Windows
98/ME ........................................... 25
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