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Ricoh Caplio R2 manual Basic Shooting, How to Hold the Camera

Models: Caplio R2

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Basic Shooting

Now you are ready. Let's shoot!

How to Hold the Camera

Hold the camera as illustrated below for best results.

1. Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press both elbows against your body.

2. Put your finger on the shutter button.

Note

Be careful when you are shooting not to get a finger, your hair, or the strap in front of the lens or the flash.

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Ricoh Caplio R2 manual Basic Shooting, How to Hold the Camera

Contents

Do not connect the USB cable yet Camera User GuidePreface Equipped with a wide zoom lens in 4.8x high magnification Key FeaturesRapid shutter response to capture a moment P.31 High-quality movie with sound of 30 or 15 frames/second P.89 Scene mode for easy and beautiful shooting P.39Direct printing without requiring any computer P.52 Instant transfer to PC through the USB cableContents Changing Camera Settings Chapter Changing Camera SettingsShooting with Multi-Shot 153 Chapter Installing SoftwareChapter Troubleshooting 146To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk Using ManualsCamera User Guide This booklet Reference How to Use This GuideChapter Packing List Before ShootingAttaching the hand strap to the camera This booklet AC Adapter AC-4b Optional AccessoriesFront View Mode SelectorNames of parts CameraRear View About LCD Monitor Display Screen Examples when Shooting PicturesDpof Screen During PlaybackAA Alkaline Batteries LR6 available in stores Rechargeable Battery DB-50 IncludedGetting Ready to Shoot About the BatteriesBatteries Cells Not Acceptable Nickel-Hydrogen Battery available in storesIndication of the number of images you can take Battery Mark Description Battery level indicationAbout an SD Memory Card available in stores Where images are recordedWrite-protecting your images Plug the power cord into an outlet Charging the Rechargeable BatteryInsert the rechargeable battery Loading the Rechargeable Battery and SD Memory CardClose the battery/card cover and slide it back into place Inserting Dry Cells available in stores Open the battery/card coverSlide the power switch to open the lens cover Turning the Power On/OffTo turn the power on To turn the power offTurn the power on for the first time after purchase Setting the languagePress the !#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time Setting the date and timeFORMAT, choose the Date and Time format Term Synchro-Monitor ModeChanging the Display Maximizing the LCD Monitor BrightnessHistogram Display Basic Shooting How to Hold the CameraPreventing camera shake Capturing the Moment Shooting Full-press Once focused, the exposure and white Balance are fixed Checking the Focus and Shooting Half-pressGently press the shutter button all the way When the Subject is not Centered Shooting with Focus-lock Reference Using the Digital Zoom Using the Zoom FunctionWith the camera ready to shoot, press the N button Shooting Close-Ups Macro-ModeFlash Modes Using the FlashShooting with Scenery-Matching Switch the Mode Selector to Press the ! buttonPress the shutter release button Checking the image you just took Quick Review Playing BackPress the Playback button About power-on in playback modeWhere images are played back from Viewing Your ImagesPlaying back in the three-frame view To switch to single-picture displayPress the 9 Thumbnail Display button About Screen Switching at Playback Button Thumbnail DisplayTo display just one photo Press the 9 Thumbnail DisplayStill image is enlarged Magnifying ImagesSecurely connect the AV cable to Viewing on a TelevisionVideo In terminal on the television For how to change the video out mode, see P.119 If you selected Delete ALL ErasingErasing Unwanted Images If you selected Delete ONERepeat . to select all the still images you wish to erase Erasing Multiple Frames at One TimeVariety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Direct Printing Connecting the Camera to a PrinterDirect Print Function Press the ADJ. button Printing Still ImagesPrinting One or All Still Images Check that the printer is ready for printingDate Print Repeat steps 7 and 8 to change the settings as requiredPress the #$ buttons to select an image for printing Printing Several Still ImagesDirect Print menu appears Adjustments Using the ADJ. Button Using the ADJ. Adjust ButtonVariety of Shooting Techniques Setting Option Refer to Shooting Setting MenuPress the ! buttons to select the desired item Using the Shooting Setting MenuAfter selecting a setting item, press the O or $ button With the camera ready to shoot, press the M buttonChoosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image SizePIC QUALITY/SIZE Switch the Mode Selector to Press the M button Manual Focus Shooting Focus Setting Manual FocusingPress the shutter button for shooting Shooting with Manual FocusingPress the z and Z buttons for focusing Press the button as requiredShooting at a Fixed Distance Multi Changing the Light Metering PhotometrySharpness Changing the Edge Quality of Still ImagesIf the # button was pressed in , press the M button Setting Color Depth Color DepthShooting Consecutively with Different Exposures Auto Bracket White Balance Bracket settings are complete Reference Using Long Time Exposure Time Exposure Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals Interval To stop shooting, press the O button Press the shutter release button to stop recording Shooting a Still Image with SoundImage with Sound Press the shutter release button for shootingDate Imprint Inserting the Date into a Still ImageChanging the Exposure Exposure Comp Press the ! buttons to select a mode other than Using Natural and Artificial LightingWhite Balance Switch the Mode Selector to Press the ADJ. Button twice Setting the White Balance Manually One PushPress the ! buttons to select an ISO setting Changing Sensitivities ISO SettingSlow Shutter LMT Limiting the Shutter Release SpeedRestore Defaults Changing Shading for Shooting Text Density Press the ! buttons to select the desired density settingPress the ADJ. Button four times Using the AF Target Shift FunctionSwitch the Mode Selector to Press the T Self-timer button TUsing the Self-TimerMemory-reversal Multi-Shot Shooting with Multi-ShotMulti-Shot Stream Multi-ShotF2560 N2560 F2048 N2048 F1280 N1280 N640 Compose your picture, then press the shutter button ContScont S Multi-Shot Mcont M Multi-ShotLast shot taken is displayed Shooting Movies Shooting/Playing Back MoviesPressing the shutter button again stops recording 1GB Playing Back Movies Move to the movie you want to view using the #$ buttonsMovie Frames Recording Sound Voice Memo Recording/Playing Back SoundPlayback begins Playing Back SoundUsing the Playback Menu Playback Setting MenuSlide Show Showing Photos in Order AutomaticallyProtecting Files Write-protecting Your Images ProtectPress the Playback button Press the M button Protecting All FilesRepeat to select all the files you wish to protect Protecting Multiple Files at OnceSetting Dpof for the Still Image Displayed Using a Printing Service DpofSetting Dpof for All Still Images Setting Dpof for Multiple Still Images Changing the Image Size Resize 103 104 106 Setup Menu Changing Camera SettingsTo display and use the Setup menu, follow the steps below Using the Setup MenuGetting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use Format Card Display the setup menuProtecting your images from being deleted Formatting Internal Memory Format INT. MEM LCD Brightness Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD MonitorPress the ! buttons to adjust the brightness When you attain the desired brightness, press the O buttonSetting a Function to the ADJ. Button ADJ BTN.SET 112 Beep Sound Changing the Beep Sound SettingChanging the Beep Sound Volume VOL. Settings Changing Image Confirmation Time LCD Confirm 116 Date Settings Press the ! button to select Changing the Display Language LanguageOr $ button To change the playback format, follow the steps below Changing the Setting of Step Zooming Step Zoom Shtg Stgs Warng Displaying a Setting Change WarningROM Changing the USB Communication System USB Connection123 124 Disconnect the Camera from Your Computer Macintosh Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer WindowsPut the displayed drive in the Recycle Bin Enlarging Icon Display Enlge Photo Icon Installing the Provided Software For Macintosh 139 Installing SoftwareSoftware that can be installed from the Caplio Software Installing the Provided Software For WindowsWhen View Software User Guide is clicked When Install CaplioSoftware is clicked P.131Click Browse CD-ROM CPU System Requirements for Using the Provided SoftwareClick Next Installing the Software on Your ComputerClick Install CaplioSoftware Confirm the language, and then click OKClick Finish Restart your computer Reference Confirm where you want to install and then click NextFor Windows XP Connecting the Camera to Your ComputerDisconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Click Browse CD-ROM Installing Acrobat ReaderStart your computer, and insert the included Caplio Installing DirectXSoftware CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling the ImageMixer Installing the Provided Software For Macintosh By clicking Browse CD-ROM When Install CaplioSoftware is clicked141 Click Continue Installing the Software on Your Computer Mac OS 8.6 toDouble-click Caplio Installer Click Install CaplioSoftware Click OKDouble-click Caplio Mounter.pkg Installing the Software on Your Computer Mac OS X 10.1.2 toClick the key icon Click Continue Installation Troubleshooting 146 Appendices 153 Troubleshooting the Camera TroubleshootingPower Supply Shooting SYNCHRO-MONITOR Mode148 Playback/Deleting Other Problems With this in mind, refer to the following TroubleshootingIf you clicked the Ask Me Later button If you clicked the Keep Blocking buttonCamera Parts SpecificationsAppendices GeneralTerminals Image Data Record/Replay PartMemory Cards that can Record, Playback Using the AC Adapter sold separately Optional AccessoriesRemoving the AC Adapter Combination of Scene Mode and FunctionShooting Menu Text Mode Menu Items By ModeShooting Menu Movie Mode Shooting Menu Scene Mode, except in Text ModeMode Function Current setting is keptO, RestoredX Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off159 AC Adapter Model AC-4b Using Your Camera AbroadConditions in which condensation may easily occur Care Care and StorageError Message Cause and Action Error MessagesWarranty and Servicing USA FCC Part15 Class B Information to the User166 Index167 168 Telephone Support Numbers in Europe L722 2971B