Ricoh RDC-i700 User Manual

Communication/Internet

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-i700. 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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Exemption from Liability

Ricoh Co., Ltd. assumes no liability for failure to record or play back images caused
by malfunction of the RDC-i700.

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-i700 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

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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.

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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.

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Using the communication
and Internet functions

Sending and receiving data
using the camera and a PC

Communication/Internet
Operation Manual

(this

manual)

This manual
explains the
procedures for
transmitting images
and using Internet
functions.

A useful guide for carrying around with you

Simple Operation Guide

This guide contains a simple explanation of
the most frequently used procedures,
including shooting, playback and transmitting.

Connecting to a Personal
Computer Operation
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

Functional Contents .............................................................................. 6

Chapter 1 Before Using the Communication and Internet

Functions

Camera Communication and Internet Functions................................ 12

Internet Function .................................................................................. 12

Other Communication Function ........................................................... 13

The Internet......................................................................................... 14

What is the Internet? ............................................................................ 14

Using the Internet with This Camera ................................................... 14

How the Internet Works ....................................................................... 15

Requirements for Accessing the Internet ............................................ 16

Provider ................................................................................................ 17

Dial-Up Function .................................................................................. 17

Flow Chart........................................................................................... 18

Chapter 2 Setting the Communication Function

Preparations and Operation Flow....................................................... 20

Have You Made a Contract With a Provider? ..................................... 20

Preparing Information before Setting................................................... 20

Operation Flow Chart ........................................................................... 22

Setting a Dial-Up Account................................................................... 2 4

Setting a New Dial-Up Account ........................................................... 24

Changing a Dial-Up Account ............................................................... 30

Deleting a Dial-Up Account.................................................................. 31

Setting the E-Mail Function ................................................................ 3 2

Setting the Mail Environment............................................................... 32

Selecting a Dial-Up Account ................................................................ 36

Registering an Address in the Address Book..................................... 37

Registering a New Address ................................................................. 37

Editing an Address ............................................................................... 39

Deleting an Address............................................................................. 40

At the end of this manual troubleshooting for error messages,
alphabetical index and index by functions are listed for your
convenience.

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Registering a Template....................................................................... 41

Adding a New Template....................................................................... 41

Editing a Template ............................................................................... 42

Deleting a Template ............................................................................. 43

Setting Quick Send ............................................................................. 44

Setting Operation ................................................................................. 44

Setting Direct Upload.......................................................................... 48

Setting the Web Page ......................................................................... 50

Setting the Web Environment .............................................................. 50

Selecting a Dial-Up Account ................................................................ 52

Setting FTP Upload............................................................................. 5 3

Chapter 3 Connecting Communication Equipment

Connecting the Camera to Communication Equipment ..................... 56

Connecting Methods ............................................................................ 56

Connecting the Camera to an Ordinary Telephone Line .................... 57

Removing the Communication Card.................................................... 59

Checking the Modem Settings............................................................ 60

Chapter 4 Sending Images After Shooting

Image Upload Function....................................................................... 64

Upload Method ..................................................................................... 64

Selecting an Image .............................................................................. 65

Sending an Image Using Quick Send ................................................ 67

Sending an Image Directly to a Computer ......................................... 69

Setting Upload...................................................................................... 69

Uploading an Image ............................................................................. 70

Sending an Image as an Attachment ................................................. 72

Setting Upload...................................................................................... 72

Uploading an Image ............................................................................. 75

Sending an Image to a Fax................................................................. 7 7

Setting Upload...................................................................................... 77

Sending an Image ................................................................................ 81

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Chapter 5 Using the Communication and Internet

Functions

Using the Communication and Internet Functions ............................. 84

Types of Functions............................................................................... 84

Using E-Mail........................................................................................ 85

Displaying the Mail Menu..................................................................... 85

Composing Mail.................................................................................... 86

Sending Mail......................................................................................... 87

Checking Incoming Mail (Inbox) .......................................................... 88

Replying to and Forwarding Mail ......................................................... 91

Resending Mail Waiting to be Sent (Outbox) ...................................... 92

Sending Mail that is Still Composed (Draft Mail)................................. 93

Using Direct Upload ............................................................................ 9 5

Setting Upload...................................................................................... 95

Uploading a File ................................................................................... 97

Using Fax Upload ............................................................................... 98

Setting Upload...................................................................................... 98

Sending a File ...................................................................................... 99

Checking the Fax List ........................................................................ 100

Viewing the Web Page ..................................................................... 101

Opening the Web Browser Screen .................................................... 101

Operations on the Web Browser Screen ........................................... 102

Using the Tool Buttons....................................................................... 103

Displaying / Hiding the Tools ............................................................. 104

Viewing a Web Page.......................................................................... 104

Moving a Page ................................................................................... 107

Registering Favorites ......................................................................... 107

Viewing a Web page Using the Bookmark or History ....................... 108

Capturing a Web Page....................................................................... 109

Uploading an HTML File ................................................................... 110

HTML Template.................................................................................. 111

Transferring the HTML Template File from a PC to the Camera...... 112

Creating an HTML File ....................................................................... 114

Setting Upload.................................................................................... 116

Uploading an HTML File .................................................................... 117

Viewing the HTML Templates on a PC ............................................. 117

Appendix

4

Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 122

Index.................................................................................................. 127