Ricoh GX100, GX100 VF Basic Operations

Basic Operations

If you are using the

camera for the first time,

read this section.

Packing List......................................12

Camera System and Accessories

...........................................................16

Names of Parts.................................17

How to Use the Mode Dial...............19

How to Use the Up-down Dial and

ADJ. Lever........................................ 20

LCD Monitor Display .......................22

Getting Ready ..................... .............25

Basic Shooting.................................36

Playing Back Images .......................51

Deleting Files ...................................56

Changing the Display with the

DISP. Button.....................................59

Contents

Main Camera User Guide Note Basic Operations Advanced Operations Preface 1 The following two manuals are included with your Caplio GX100/ Caplio GX100 VF KIT. Using These Manuals 2 Key Features Page Page Contents Basic Operations 11 1 Various Shooting Functions 64 Advanced Operations 63 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 109 3 Other Playback Functions 113 4 Direct Printing 128 5 Changing Camera Settings 134 6 Downloading Images to Your Computer 164 7 Appendices 186 Page Basic Operations 12 Packing List Page Optional Accessories Removing/attaching the ring cap ----------------------------------------------------------- 16 Camera System and Accessories 17 Names of Parts Page 19 How to Use the Mode Dial Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies. Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions 20 How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever Page 22 Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures LCD Monitor Display Example of LCD Monitor Display During Playback Battery Level Indication Getting Ready About the Battery Number of shots you can take --------------------------------------------------------------- SD Memory Card (available in stores) Page Plug the battery charger into an outlet. Charging the Rechargeable Battery Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card Page Turning the Power On/Off Page Turn the power on for the first time after purchase. Press the !"#$ buttons to select a language. Press the MENU/OK button. Setting the Language Setting the Date and Time Basic Shooting Holding the Camera Preventing camera shake-------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Shooting Page Page Page Using the Zoom Function Shooting Close-Ups (Macro Shoo ting) Slide the F (Flash) OPEN switch to the outside to raise the flash cover. Turn the mode dial to 5. Using the Flash Press the F (Flash) button to change the flash mode. Scene Modes Shooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting Conditions Page Page Page Turn the mode dial to 5. Press the t (Self-timer) button. Press the shutter release button. t Using the Self-Timer Playing Back Images In shooting mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button. The last image you took is displayed on the LCD monitor. Reviewing the Image You Ju st Took (Quick Review) Press the Viewing Your Images Three-frame View/Grid View (Thumbnail Display) Page Press the 6 (Playback) button. The last image you took is displayed. Press the #$ buttons to display the still image you want to enlarge. Press the 8 (Enlarged View) button. Magnifying Images You can enlarge a still image displayed on the LCD monitor. Page Page Page Changing the Display with the DISP. Button Page Maximizing the LCD Monitor Bri ghtness Histogram Page Advanced Operations 64 1 Various Shooting Func tions Using the ADJ. Lever ADJ. Mode Page Shifting the AF Target (Macro) 67 Using the Function Button Press the Fn (Function) button. Settings by Mode With the camera ready to shoot, press the Fn (Function) Switching Between Auto Focus and Manual Focus (AF/MF) Locking the Exposure (AE LOCK) Check that the camera is ready to shoot. Put the subject of your photo in the center of the screen and press the Fn (Function) button. 71 Turn the mode dial to A. Rotate the up-down dial to change the aperture val ue. Half-press the shutter release Gently press the shutter release button all the way. 72 Turn the mode dial to M. Shooting with a Set Aperture Value and Shutter Speed (M: Manual Exposure Mode) Rotate the up-down dial to change the aperture val ue. Press the ADJ. lever to the left or right to change the shutter speed. Half-press the shutter release Gently press the shutter release button all the way. 74 Turn the mode dial to P. The mode symbol appears on the LCD monitor. Half-press the shutter release The current combination of the aperture value and shutter speed appear on the screen. Half-press or full-press the shutter release button to shoot a picture. 76 Turn the mode dial to MY1 or MY2. Half-press or full-press the shutter release button to shoot a picture. Shooting with Custom Settings (MY1, MY2: My Settings Mode) 77 Shooting Setting Menu Page Using the Menu 80 Choosing Picture Quality Mode/ Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) Shooting with RAW mode ---------------------------------------------- ------------------ Page 83 Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS) Manual Focus Shooting (MF) Page 86 Changing the Light Metering (AE METERING) 87 Shooting with Multi-Shot (CONT./S-CONT/M-CONT) Page CONT. S-CONT (S Multi-Shot) M-CONT (M Multi-Shot) Viewing an S-CONT or M-CONT Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode 91 Setting the Picture Quality (IMG SET) Page 93 Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures (AUTO BRACKET) Page Page Page To stop shooting, press the MENU/OK button. Page Page 100 Press the ADJ. lever and then press the #$ buttons until the exposure compensation bar appears. Press the !" buttons to set the exposure setting. Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.) 101 Press the ADJ. lever and then press the #$ buttons until the white balance menu appears. Press the !" buttons to select a setting other than [M]. Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE) Page Page 104 Press the ADJ. lever and then press the #$ buttons until the ISO menu appears. Press the !" buttons to select the desired setting. Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING) Press the MENU/OK bu t to n, or # button and press the MENU/ OK button. Page Page 108 Returning the Shooting Setting Menu Settings to their Defaults (RESTORE DEFAULTS) 2 Shooting/Playing Back Mo vies 3 Shooting Movies Setting the Frame Rate (FRAME RATE) Shooting/Playing Back Movies 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 2 To playback movies, follow the steps below. Playing Back Movies 113 3 Other Playback Functions Using the Menu Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the play bac k mode. Press the !" buttons to select the desired item. 114 Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) 115 Write-Protecting Files (PROTECT) Protecting a File Page Page 118 Using a Printing Service (DPOF) Setting DPOF for the Displayed Still Image Page Page 121 Changing the Image Size (RESIZE) Page Page 124 Straightening Skewed Images (SKEW CORRECTION) Page 126 Viewing on a Television Page 128 4 Direct Printing Direct Print Function Page Page Page Printing Several Still Images Page 134 5 Changing Camera Settings 5 Changing Camera Settings G Using the SETUP Menu Page 137 Preparing the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD]) 138 Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]) 139 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) 140 Registering Custom Settings (REG. MY SETTINGS) Changing Camera Settings 5 Settings Saved in by My Setting Fun ction 142 Changing the Step Zooming Setting (STEP ZOOM) 143 Changing the ISO AUTO-HIGH Setting (ISO AUTO-HIGH) 144 Changing the Auto Power Off Setting (AUTO POWER OFF) 145 Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) 146 Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS) 147 Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) 148 Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Lever (ADJ LEVER SET.) 149 Changing the Shutter Release Button Setting (ADJ SHTR BTN SET) 150 Assigning a Function to the Function Button (FNCTN. BTN. SET.) 151 Changing the AF Auxiliary Light Setting (AF AUX. LIGHT) 152 Changing the RAW Mode JPEG Image Setting (RAW/JPEG SETTING) 153 Display the SETUP menu. Press the " button to select [DIGITAL ZOOM IMG] and press the $ button. Using the Auto Resize Zoom (DIGITAL ZOOM IMG) Page 155 Displaying a Settings Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.) 156 Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) 157 Changing the USB Setting (USB CONNECTION) Page 159 Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.) Page 161 Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS) 162 Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE/N) 163 Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE) 164 6 Downloading Images to Yo ur Computer For Windows Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM Page Page Page System Requirements for Using Caplio Software CD-ROM Install the required software on your computer before connecting the camera. Here is an example of the Windows XP screen. Start your computer and insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installing the Software Required for Handling the Camera and Images Page Page Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite Start your computer and insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Page Installing Other Software on Your Computer Page Page Downloading Images to Your Computer Downloading Images Without Using the Caplio Software Page Using the Original Driver to Download Images Page Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer 184 For Macintosh Downloading Images to Your Computer Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Drag and drop the displayed drive or the volume icon to the Trash. Disconnect the USB cable. 186 7 Appendices If an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action. Troubleshooting Error Messages Camera Troubleshooting Power Supply Shooting Page Page Playback/Deleting Other Problems Software and Computer Troubleshooting Page 195 General Camera Parts Specifications Image Data Record/Playbac k Part I/O Terminals Memory Cards for Recording and Playback Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card 198 The Caplio GX100 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below. Optional Accessories Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) Page Page Page 203 Functions Whose Defaults are Restored When Camera is Turned Off Page 205 About Scene Mode O Available, - Not available For details about options , see P.77. Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene Mode 207 Using Your Camera Abroad 208 Cautions on Use Cautions on Use Conditions in which condensation m ay easily occur:------------------------ -- 209 Care and Storage Care Use and Storage Precautions regarding ca re of your camera 210 Warranty and Servicing INFORMATION TO THE USER USA FCC Part15 Class B COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT Note to Users in Canada Remarque Concernant les Utilisateurs au Canada 212 Index A B C I L M N O T U V W Z Telephone Support Numbers in Europe From environmental friendliness to environmental conservation and to environmental management *L739 2971C* If a problem arises