Contents

 

Using These Manuals

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Using This Guide

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Chapter 1 Using Your Camera

 

Section 1 Getting Started

 

Checking that Everything is Packed

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Optional Accessories

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Names of Parts

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How to Use the Mode Dial

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Using the up/down dial

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How to use the up/down dial

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Inserting the Batteries

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Using the Batteries

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Using the Rechargeable Battery

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Inserting the Rechargeable Battery

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Removing the Rechargeable Battery

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Using the AC Adapter

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Setting up the AC Adapter

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Removing the AC Adapter

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Turning the Power On/Off

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Turning the Camera On

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Turning the Camera Off

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Inserting an SD Memory Card (Available in Stores) ....

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Inserting the SD Memory Card

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Removing the SD Memory Card

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How to Use the LCD Monitor

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Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures

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The Screen During Playback

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Switching the Screen Display

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Synchro Monitor Mode

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Histogram Display

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Button Functions

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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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Screens

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Shooting Menu (Shooting Mode)

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Shooting Menu (Aperture Priority Mode)

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Shooting Menu (Movie Mode)

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Shooting Menu (Scene Mode, except in Text Mode). 31

Shooting Menu (Text Mode)

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Playback Menu

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Scene Selection Screen (Scene Mode)

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Setup Screen (Setup Mode)

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Section 2 Basic Shooting

 

How to Hold the Camera

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How to Focus

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Shooting Still Images

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Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press)

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Capturing the Moment Shooting (Full-press)

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When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composi-

tion (Focus 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 Optical Zoom

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Shooting with the Digital Zoom

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Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)

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Using the AF target shift function

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Recording Voice Memos

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Section 3 Using Special Features for Im- proved Photography

Using the Flash

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Using the Self-Timer

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Shooting in Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode..

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Shooting with Set Aperture (Aperture Priority Mode)

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Shooting at Set Shutter Speed (Manual Exposure Mode).. 56

Shooting a Still Image with Sound (IMAGE WITH

 

SOUND)

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Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button

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Adjustments Using the ADJ. Button

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Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) ...

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Examples of Exposure Compensation

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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 BAL-

ANCE)

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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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Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY) 67

Using the ADJ. Button (Text Density)

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Using the Shooting Menu (Text Density)

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Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance

(WHITE BALANCE BRACKET)

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Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (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 Im-

age

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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 (SHARP-

NESS)

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Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures

 

(AUTO BRACKET)

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Setting the Shutter Speed (TIME EXPOSURE)...

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Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals (IN-

TERVAL)

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Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT) ..

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Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their De-

faults (RESTORE DEFAULTS)

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Section 4 Playing Back/Deleting Still Im- ages, Movies, and Sounds

Viewing the Photo You Just Took (Quick Review) 84

Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image Displayed.. 84

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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Caplio GX specifications

The Ricoh Caplio GX is a compact digital camera that has gained a reputation for its robust performance and impressive feature set. Launched in the early 2000s, this camera caters to both amateur photographers and serious enthusiasts, thanks to its thoughtful design and advanced technologies.

One of the standout features of the Caplio GX is its 5-megapixel sensor, which delivers sharp images with vivid color reproduction. The camera's lens, a 5x optical zoom with a focal length equivalent to 28-140mm in 35mm terms, allows for versatility in capturing a wide range of subjects. This makes it ideal for landscape shots, portraits, and close-ups alike.

The Caplio GX is equipped with a fast, responsive auto-focus system, ensuring that users can quickly lock onto their subject, even in challenging lighting conditions. Additionally, the camera features a unique Macro mode, enabling users to capture extreme close-ups from as little as 1 cm away from the subject. This capability expands creative possibilities for detailed photography.

One of the defining characteristics of the Ricoh Caplio GX is its compact and lightweight design, which makes it easy to carry around. With a sleek body that fits comfortably in the hand, it is ideal for on-the-go photography. Its sturdy construction also adds to its reliability, making it suitable for outdoor and travel photography.

The camera incorporates several advanced technologies to enhance image quality. Its built-in image stabilization system helps to minimize the effects of camera shake, ensuring clearer images, particularly in low light situations. The Caplio GX also supports continuous shooting modes, enabling users to capture a series of moments in rapid succession.

For users who enjoy creative photography, the Ricoh Caplio GX offers various scene modes, including portrait, landscape, and night scene settings. This ensures that photographers can optimize their images for specific conditions. The camera also boasts a user-friendly interface with a clear menu layout, making it easy to navigate through settings and modes.

In summary, the Ricoh Caplio GX is a feature-rich compact camera that offers impressive image quality, versatility, and portability. With its combination of advanced technologies and user-friendly design, it remains a notable option for photographers seeking a reliable and capable digital camera solution.
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