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Ricoh Caplio R1 User Manual

Ricoh Caplio R1
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Do not connect the USB cable yet!
If you connect the camera to a computer through the
USB cable before installing the provided software on the
computer, the software required for connection between
camera and computer may not be installed
appropriately.
Be sure to connect the camera to your computer after
installing the provided software.
For how to install the software, see P.112.
About other documentation
Detailed explanations on how to use the provided
software can be found in "Software User Guide" (PDF
format file) included in the attached CD-ROM.
For how to display the PDF file, see P.113.
Camera User Guide
Caution!
Quick Guide
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
15-5, Minami Aoyama 1-chome,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8544, Japan
2004 July
EN USA GB GB AE AE
Printed in China
A Variety of Shooting
Techniques/Playback
Changing Camera
Settings
Installing Software
Troubleshooting

Table of Contents

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Ricoh Caplio R1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel4 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor typeCCD
Maximum image resolution2560 x 1920 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1280 x 960, 1600 x 1200, 2304 x 1728
Optical zoom- x
Focal length range4.6 - 22.2 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)9/7
InterfaceUSB 1.1, AV out
Digital SLRNo
Built-in flashYes
Camera shutter speed1 - 1/2000 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)28 - 135 mm
Normal focusing range0.3 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (tele)0.13 - ∞ m
Macro focusing range (wide)0.01 - ∞ m
ISO sensitivityAuto
Video formats supportedAVI
Maximum video resolution320 x 240 pixels
Display diagonal1.8 \
Display resolution (numeric)110000 pixels
Scene modesDocuments, Night, Portrait, Landscape (scenery)
White balancedaylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Self-timer delay2, 10 s
Product colorBlack
Battery typeDB-50
Battery life (CIPA standard)500 shots
Number of batteries supported1
Flash modesauto, manual, Red-eye reduction
Compatible memory cardsmmc, sd
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth25 mm
Width100.2 mm
Height55 mm
Weight150 g

Summary

Quick Guide

Names of Parts

Identification of camera parts including front and rear views.

LCD Monitor Display

Explanation of screen examples during shooting and playback.

Getting Ready to Shoot

Steps to prepare the camera for shooting, including battery insertion.

Turning the Power On/Off

Procedure for powering the camera on and off.

Basic Shooting

Fundamental steps for holding the camera and taking photos.

Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press)

How to use the shutter button for full-press shooting.

Checking Focus and Shooting (Half-press)

Using the half-press shutter for focus and exposure lock.

Shooting with Focus-lock

Technique for composing shots after locking focus.

Shooting Close-Ups (Macro-Mode)

Instructions for taking close-up photographs with Macro mode.

Using the Flash

Explanation of different flash modes and their usage.

Playing Back

How to view, delete, or zoom images in playback mode.

Erasing

Methods for deleting unwanted images from the camera.

A Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback

Direct Printing

Printing images directly from the camera without a computer.

Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button

Customizing camera settings like exposure and white balance.

Shooting Setting Menu

Overview of settings available in the shooting menu.

Changing Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)

Adjusting brightness levels for shots using exposure compensation.

Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE)

Setting white balance for accurate color reproduction under various lighting.

Changing Sensitivities (ISO SETTING)

Adjusting ISO sensitivity for different light conditions.

Choosing Picture Quality/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE)

Selecting image quality and size for still images and movies.

Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)

How to manually focus when auto-focus is not sufficient.

Using the AF Target Shift Function

Locking focus without moving the camera, useful for macro shots.

Shooting Movies

Instructions for recording movies with sound.

Changing Camera Settings

SETUP Menu

Overview of camera settings accessible through the SETUP menu.

Getting SD Memory Card Ready for Use (FORMAT [CARD])

Formatting an SD memory card for use with the camera.

Installing Software

Installing Provided Software for Windows

Steps to install camera software on a Windows computer.

Installing Software on Computer (Windows XP)

Detailed installation steps for Windows XP users.

Connecting Camera to Computer

Procedure for connecting the camera to the computer after software installation.

Installing Provided Software for Macintosh

Steps to install camera software on a Macintosh computer.

Installing Software on Computer (Mac OS X)

Detailed installation steps for Mac OS X users.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting the Camera

General troubleshooting guide for camera issues.

Shooting Issues

Solutions for problems related to shooting, like blurred images or no flash.

Playback/Deleting Issues

Solutions for problems with playback, file deletion, or card errors.

Other Problems

Troubleshooting for issues like date errors, sound problems, or TV output.

Appendices

Cautions on Use

Important safety precautions and handling advice for the camera.

Error Messages

List of error messages and their causes/actions.

Warranty and Servicing

Details on the product warranty and servicing procedures.

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