Chapter Installing Software, Chapter Troubleshooting | Ricoh GX8

Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS)			113
Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.)			114
Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND)		..................................................	115
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.)			116
Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF)			117
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.)			118
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings (POWERSAVE)			119
Setting the Date and Time (DATE SETTINGS)			120
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE¯		)	121
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV (VIDEO OUT MODE)			122
Changing the Setting of Step Zooming (STEP ZOOM)			123
Changing the USB Communication System (USB Connection)			124
Chapter 4	Installing Software

Installing the Provided Software (For Windows)			130
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software			133
Installing the Software on Your Computer			134
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer			136
Installing Acrobat Reader			138
Installing DirectX			139
DeskTop Binder Lite			140
Uninstalling the Software			142
Uninstalling the ImageMixer			143
Installing the Provided Software (For Macintosh)			144
System Requirements for Using the Provided Software			146
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2)			147
Installing the Software on Your Computer (Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.3)			148
Chapter 5	Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting			152
Troubleshooting the Camera			152
Warning Messages Under Windows XP Service Pack 2			157
Appendices			159
A. Specifications			159
B. Optional Accessories			161
C. Combination of Scene Mode and Function			161
D. Menu Items By Mode			162
E. Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off			163
F. Number of Images That Can be Stored in Internal Memory/SD Memory Card			164
G. Up/down Dial Functions			165
H. Using Your Camera Abroad			167
I. Cautions on Use			168
J. Care and Storage			169
K. Error Messages			170
L. Warranty and Servicing			171
Index			173

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Contents

Camera User Guide Do not connect the USB cable yet Preface Key Features Rapid shutter response to capture a moment P.33 High-quality movie with sound of 30 frames/second P.94 Direct printing without requiring any computer P.54 Scene mode for easy and beautiful shooting P.43Instant transfer to PC through the USB cable Contents Shooting with Multi-Shot Chapter Changing Camera SettingsChanging Camera Settings Chapter Installing Software Chapter Troubleshooting152 159 Camera User Guide This booklet Using ManualsTo copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk How to Use This Guide Reference Chapter Before Shooting Packing List Optional Accessories This booklet AC Adapter AC-4a Front View Names of partsCamera Rear View How to use the up/down dial How to Use the Mode DialUsing the up/down dial Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures About LCD Monitor Display Screen During Playback Dpof Rechargeable Battery DB-43 Getting Ready to ShootAbout the Batteries AA Alkaline Batteries LR6 available in stores Indication of the number of images you can take Nickel-Hydrogen Battery available in storesBatteries Cells Not Acceptable Battery level indication Battery Mark Description Open the battery/card cover Loading the Batteries Inserting the rechargeable battery sold separately Insert the AC Adapter Battery Using the AC Adapter sold separatelyRemoving the rechargeable battery Removing the AC Adapter Write-protecting your images Where images are recordedAbout an SD Memory Card available in stores Inserting an SD Memory Card Turning the Power On/Off Press the power buttonPower-Save mode Auto Power Off Setting the language Turn the power on for the first time after purchase FORMAT, choose the Date and Time format Setting the date and timePress the !#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time Synchro-Monitor Mode Changing the DisplayTerm Grid Guide Histogram Display How to Hold the Camera Basic Shooting Preventing camera shake Capturing the Moment Shooting Full-press Checking the Focus and Shooting Half-press Gently press the shutter release button all the way down Certain subjects are hard to bring into focus When the Subject is not Centered Shooting with Focus-lock Gently press the shutter release button all the way Using the Digital Zoom Using the Zoom FunctionUsing the Step Zoom Shooting Close-Ups Macro-Mode With the camera ready to shoot, press the N button Using the Flash Flash Modes How to use the hot shoe Page Make sure the power is on and turn the Mode Dial to Shooting with Scenery-Matching Reference While still in the Still Image Mode, press the Q button Playing BackChecking the image you just took Quick Review Viewing Your Images Turn the Mode Dial toWhere images are played back from Thumbnail Display To display just one photoPress the 9 button Use the !#$ buttons to select Magnifying Images Display image you want to view magnified Press the 8 button Turn the cameras Mode Dial to Viewing on a TelevisionSecurely connect the AV cable to Video In terminal on Television Turn your camera on by pressing the power button Erasing Erasing Unwanted ImagesIf you selected Delete ONE If you selected Delete ALL Repeat . to select all the still images you wish to erase Turn the Mode Dial to Press the 9 buttonErasing Multiple Frames at One Time Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Direct Print Function Connecting the Camera to a PrinterDirect Printing Printing Still Images Printing One or All Still ImagesCheck that the printer is ready for printing Press the ADJ. button Repeat steps 7 and 8 to change the settings as required Layout Printing Several Still Images Direct Print menu appears Variety of Shooting Techniques Using the ADJ. Adjust ButtonAdjustments Using the ADJ. Button Shooting Setting Menu Setting Option Refer to Using the Shooting Setting Menu After selecting a setting item, press the O or $ buttonWith the camera ready to shoot, press the M button Press the !#$ buttons to select the desired item PIC QUALITY/SIZE Combining Picture Quality Mode and Image SizeChoosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size Turn the mode dial to 5 or A/M If you pressed the #button in , press also the M button Manual Focus Shooting Focus Setting Manual FocusingTurn the mode dial to 5, A/M, or Press the M button Shooting with Manual Focusing Press the ! and buttons for focusingPress the O button as required Press the shutter button for shooting Shooting at a Fixed Distance Turn the mode dial to 5 or A/M Press the M button Changing the Light Metering Photometry Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images Sharpness Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures Auto Bracket White Balance Bracket settings are complete Reference Using Long Time Exposure Time Exposure Turn the mode dial to Press the M button Variety of Shooting Techniques/Playback Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals Interval To stop shooting, press the O button Shooting a Still Image with Sound Image with SoundPress the shutter release button for shooting Press the shutter release button to stop recording Inserting the Date into a Still Image Date ImprintPage Using Natural and Artificial Lighting Turn the mode dial to 5 or A/M Press the ADJ. Button twicePress the ! buttons to select a mode other than White Balance Setting the White Balance Manually One Push Changing Sensitivities ISO Setting Press the ! buttons to select an ISO setting Setting Color Depth Color Depth If the # button was pressed in , press the M button Restore Defaults Press the ! buttons to select the desired density setting Changing Shading for Shooting Text Density Gently press the shutter button all the way Using the AF Target Shift FunctionPress the ADJ. Button four times Using the Self-Timer Shooting in Aperture Priority/Manual Exposure Mode Shooting with Set Aperture Aperture Priority Mode Turn the Mode Dial to A/M Shooting at Set Shutter Speed Manual Exposure Mode Release the ! button Half-press the shutter release button Shooting with Multi-Shot Multi-ShotStream Multi-Shot Memory-reversal Multi-Shot Turn the mode dial to 5or A/M Press the M button Cont Scont S Multi-ShotMcont M Multi-Shot Compose your picture, then press the shutter button Last shot taken is displayed Page Turn the mode dial to 6 Playback Mode Move to the movie you want to view using the #$ buttonsPlaying Back Movies Press the shutter button Recording Sound Voice Memo Turn the Mode Dial to Press the shutter release buttonRecording/Playing Back Sound Playing Back Sound Playback begins Playback Setting Menu Using the Playback Menu Showing Photos in Order Automatically Slide Show Write-protecting Your Images Protect Protecting Files Protecting All Files Protecting Multiple Files at Once Repeat to select all the files you wish to protect Using a Printing Service Dpof Setting Dpof for the Still Image Displayed Setting Dpof for All Still Images Setting Dpof for Multiple Still Images 106 Press the button to select Copy to Card and press Button 108 110 Changing Camera Settings Setup Menu Protecting your images from being deleted Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for UseCard Format Formatting Internal Memory in Format Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Press the ! buttons to adjust the brightnessWhen you attain the desired brightness, press the O button LCD Brightness Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button ADJ BTN.SET Possible Settings Refer to Changing the Beep Sound Setting Beep Sound Changing Image Confirmation Time LCD Confirm Changing Auto Power-Off Settings Auto Power OFF Changing File Name Settings Sequential no Changing Power-Save Mode Settings Powersave Date Settings Or $ button Turn the Mode Dial to Press the button to selectChanging the Display Language LANGUAGE¯ To change the playback format, follow the steps below Changing the Setting of Step Zooming Step Zoom Changing the USB Communication System USB Connection ROM Turn the mode dial to Press the button to select USB Connection 126 Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Windows Disconnect the Camera from Your Computer Macintosh 128 Installing Software Installing the Provided Software For Macintosh 144 Installing the Provided Software For Windows Software that can be installed from the Caplio Software When Install Caplio Software is clicked P.134 Following software will be installed When View Software User Guide is clicked Click Browse CD-ROM System Requirements for Using Provided Software CPU Installing the Software on Your Computer Click Install Caplio SoftwareConfirm the language, and then click OK Click Next Confirm where you want to install and then click Next Click Finish Restart your computer Reference Connecting the Camera to Your Computer For Windows XP Disconnecting the Camera from Your Computer Installing Acrobat Reader Click Browse CD-ROM Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive Installing DirectXStart your computer, and insert the included Caplio DeskTop Binder Lite 141 Uninstalling the Software Uninstalling the ImageMixer Installing the Provided Software For Macintosh When Install Caplio Software is clicked By clicking Browse CD-ROM System Requirements for Using the Provided Software Installing the Software on Your Computer Mac OS 8.6 to Double-click Caplio InstallerClick Install Caplio Software Click OK Click Continue Click the key icon Installing the Software on Your Computer Mac OS X 10.1.2 toDouble-click Caplio Mounter.pkg Click Continue Installation 150 Troubleshooting 152 Appendices 159 Power Supply TroubleshootingTroubleshooting the Camera SYNCHRO-MONITOR Mode Shooting 154 Playback/Deleting About Software Other Problems With this in mind, refer to the following If you clicked the Keep Blocking button If you clicked the Ask Me Later button Specifications AppendicesGeneral Camera Parts Memory Cards that can Record, Playback Image Data Record/Replay PartTerminals Optional Accessories Combination of Scene Mode and Function Menu Items By Mode Shooting Menu Movie ModeShooting Menu Scene Mode, except in Text Mode Shooting Menu Text Mode Functions Whose Defaults will be Restored upon Power-off Mode Function Current setting is kept O, Restored 164 Up/down Dial Functions Up/down dial has the following functions 166 Using Your Camera Abroad AC Adapter Model AC-4a Conditions in which condensation may easily occur Care and Storage Care Error Messages Error Message Cause and Action Warranty and Servicing Information to the User USA FCC Part15 Class B Index Focus 174 175 176 Telephone Support Numbers in Europe L725