Ricoh Caplio R6 Betriebsanweisung

Camera User GuideThe serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera.NoteDo not connect the USB cable yet!If you connect the c

8Changing the Size for RECORD DUAL SIZE (SUB FILE SIZE) ... 131Changing the Auto Power

98Shooting/Playing Back Movies2Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Movie recording ti

99Shooting/Playing Back Movies2To playback movies, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The last shot taken is displayed.• The firs

100Other Playback Functions33 Other Playback FunctionsPress the MENU/OK button in playback mode to display the playback setting menu. The playback set

101Other Playback Functions3You can display the recorded still images and movie files sequentially on the screen. This is called a slide show. To view

102Other Playback Functions3You can protect files from being accidentally deleted.Caution-------------------------------------------------------------

103Other Playback Functions3To protect all your files, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Press the MENU/OK button.• The playback

104Other Playback Functions3To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Turn the zoom lever toward 9

105Other Playback Functions3The still images recorded on an SD memory card can be printed out if you take them to a store that offers a digital camera

106Other Playback Functions3To apply DPOF settings to all your still images, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Press the MENU/OK

107Other Playback Functions3To make the DPOF settings for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Tu

97 Appendices 168Troubleshooting... 168Error Messages...

108Other Playback Functions3You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size.Caution--------------

109Other Playback Functions3You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in the internal memory onto an SD memory card at once.1Turn t

110Other Playback Functions3You can straighten rectangular objects, such as a message board or business card, shot at an angle, to make them look as i

111Other Playback Functions3Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Skew correction mode does

112Other Playback Functions3You can restore all deleted files.Deleted files cannot be restored after performing any of the following operations.• Turn

113Other Playback Functions3You can view files you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the

114Other Playback Functions3Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When the AV cable is conn

115Direct Printing44 Direct PrintingThe Direct Print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer by connecting them via a USB cable. P

116Direct Printing4Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided.1Make sure that the camera is off.2Connect your camera to a printer u

117Direct Printing4You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridge-compatible printer.Still images are sent from the internal memory when

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118Direct Printing47Press the !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $button to display the detailed options screen.• When [CONNECTING.

119Direct Printing4Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• To specify the settings as the

120Direct Printing48Press the !" buttons to set the number of copies to print.9Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to select all the still images to be printed

121Changing Camera Settings55 Changing Camera SettingsYou can change the camera settings by displaying the SETUP menu from the shooting setting menu (

122Changing Camera Settings5This explains how to make the settings.Use the !"$ buttons and MENU/OK button to select and set an item.1Press the ME

123Changing Camera Settings5Changing the display ----------------------------------------------------------------------• You can select a screen by th

124Changing Camera Settings5If the error message [CARD ERROR] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded into the camera or the card has been used

125Changing Camera Settings5If the error message [FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY] is displayed, you must format the internal memory prior to use.Caution------

126Changing Camera Settings5To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor, follow the steps below.1Display the SETUP menu.• For the operating procedure,

127Changing Camera Settings5The My Settings function allows you to easily shoot with your desired settings.You can register two groups of settings as

Basic OperationsIf you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Packing List...12Names of Parts..

128Changing Camera Settings5Settings Saved in the My Setting FunctionPIC QUALITY/SIZEFOCUSFocal distance used in ManualAE METERINGSHARPNESSCONT. MODEC

129Changing Camera Settings5Step zooming is the setting of the focal length with optical zooming, which can be fixed to any of seven levels (28, 35, 5

130Changing Camera Settings5You can change the upper limit of the ISO setting for [AUTO-HI] (Auto high sensitivity setting) (GP.90) in [ISO SETTING] o

131Changing Camera Settings5When shooting a still image with a subfile (GP.94), you can select the size of the subfile that is recorded at the same ti

132Changing Camera Settings5If you do not operate the camera for a set period of time, it shuts off automatically to conserve battery power (Auto Powe

133Changing Camera Settings5During operation, the camera generates four types of sounds: start sound, shutter release sound, focus sound, and beep sou

134Changing Camera Settings5The beep sound volume can be changed.To change the beep sound volume, follow the steps below.1Display the SETUP menu.• For

135Changing Camera Settings5Immediately after you press the shutter release button, the still image taken is displayed on the screen for a moment so y

136Changing Camera Settings5When functions are assigned to the ADJ. button, you can display various shooting setting screens with fewer button operati

137Changing Camera Settings5You can set whether to use the AF auxiliary light when shooting with auto focus.When [AF AUX. LIGHT] is set to [ON], the A

12If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Open the package and make sure all the items are included.Note -------------------

138Changing Camera Settings5This function allows you to crop and record a shot image. Conventional digital zoom enlarges a portion of an image to a se

139Changing Camera Settings55Turn and hold the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) until the maximum magnification is reached on the zoom bar, then moment

140Changing Camera Settings5If the initial settings are changed for the following functions, you can set the camera to have the icon of that function

141Changing Camera Settings5The following icons are enlarged in normal symbol display (GP.55).Flash, Macro Shooting, Self-timer, White balance, Focus,

142Changing Camera Settings5To transfer images to your computer using software, change the [USB CONNECTION] setting depending on the software.By setti

143Changing Camera Settings5To change the USB setting, follow the steps below.1Display the SETUP menu.• For the operating procedure, see P.122.2Press

144Changing Camera Settings5When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD memory card or in the internal memory with a consecutively numbered fi

145Changing Camera Settings5Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When data is recorded

146Changing Camera Settings5You can shoot still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture.The date/time setting on the SETUP menu is expla

147Changing Camera Settings5You can change the language displayed on the screen.The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.13Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

148Changing Camera Settings5You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cab

1496Downloading Images to Your Computer6 Downloading Images to Your ComputerRefer to P.166 for Macintosh.You need to install software for transferring

1506Downloading Images to Your ComputerOnce you insert the Caplio Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, the installer screen appears automatically.When

1516Downloading Images to Your ComputerWhen [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite] is clicked: (GP.155)The following software is installed:XP: Windows XP98:

1526Downloading Images to Your ComputerThe following environments are necessary for using Caplio Software CD-ROM.Please check your computer, or the co

1536Downloading Images to Your ComputerInstall the required software on your computer before connecting the camera.Caution----------------------------

1546Downloading Images to Your Computer4Click [Next].• The [Choose Destination Location] screen appears.5Confirm where you want to install and then cl

1556Downloading Images to Your ComputerDeskTopBinder Lite is used for managing business documents. As well as still images captured with a digital cam

1566Downloading Images to Your Computer2Click [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite].• After a few moments, the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Capl

1576Downloading Images to Your ComputerCaution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Do not insta

14If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.CameraFront ViewItem Name Refer to1 POWER Button P.262 Shutter Release Button P.31

1586Downloading Images to Your ComputerCaution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• For Windows

1596Downloading Images to Your Computer1Click [Start] on the Windows task bar.2Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP).3Double-clic

1606Downloading Images to Your ComputerAfter installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to the computer.Depending on the software y

1616Downloading Images to Your ComputerYou can download images from the camera to a computer without having to use software.1Change [USB CONNECTION] t

1626Downloading Images to Your ComputerNote ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When an SD m

1636Downloading Images to Your ComputerConnecting the Camera to the Computer for the First TimeThe first time you connect your camera to the computer

1646Downloading Images to Your Computer4Select [RICOH Gate La], check [Always use this program for this action] check box, and then click [OK].•To loa

1656Downloading Images to Your ComputerIf images are downloaded using RICOH Gate La or the [Scanner and Camera Wizard], turn the camera off after down

1666Downloading Images to Your ComputerRefer to P.149 for Windows.This camera supports the following Macintosh operating systems.• Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2

1676Downloading Images to Your Computer5From the displayed drive, copy a file to the desired location.• The figure below shows the folder configuratio

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.15Rear View* The MODE button is only available during scene mode or My Settings.Item

1687Appendices7 AppendicesIf an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action.TroubleshootingError MessagesError Message Cau

1697AppendicesCamera TroubleshootingPower SupplyProblem Cause Solution Refer toThe camera does not turn on.Battery is not loaded or is exhausted.Load

1707AppendicesShootingProblem Cause Solution Refer toThe camera does not shoot even if you press the shutter release button.Battery is exhausted. Char

1717AppendicesThe flash does not fire or the flash cannot charge.The flash cannot be used in the following cases:• When white balance bracket is set•

1727AppendicesPlayback/DeletingProblem Cause Solution Refer toCannot play back, or the playback screen does not appear.The camera is not in playback m

1737AppendicesOther ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Refer toCannot load the SD memory card.The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.24The ca

1747AppendicesFor details about the software, refer to the “Software User Guide” (PDF file).When software for your Ricoh digital camera is used on a c

1757Appendices3Click the [Exceptions] tab.4Check that the software is in [Programs and Services].5Click the [Add Program] button to add software that

1767AppendicesGeneralCamera PartsSpecificationsVideo Signal Format NTSC, PALPower Source Voltage Rechargeable Battery DB-70 (3.6 V) × 1External Dimens

1777AppendicesImage Data Record/Playback PartI/O TerminalsMemory Cards for Recording and PlaybackDistance ControlAF Method Normal Shooting: CCD method

16If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Set the mode selector to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies.1

1787AppendicesThe following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded in the internal memory and onto an SD memory card at var

1797AppendicesThe Caplio R6 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below.Optional AccessoriesItem Model RemarksRechargeable Battery DB-70

1807AppendicesTurning the camera off may reset some function settings to their defaults.The table below indicates whether or not the function is reset

1817Appendices* The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera.SETUP LCD BRIGHTNESS O-REG. MY SETTINGS O-STEP ZOOM O OFFISO AU

1827AppendicesDepending on the scene mode, the operation of functions may differ from when in normal shooting mode. Refer to the table below.About Sce

1837AppendicesO Available, - Not availableFor details about options, see P.63.Shooting Setting Menu Items by Scene ModeSettingPORTRAITFACESPORTSLANDSC

1847AppendicesUsing Your Camera AbroadWarrantyThis product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only val

1857AppendicesCautions on Use• This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the count

1867AppendicesCare• Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer.• When dust or dirt does get on the le

1877Appendices1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any def

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.17Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting PicturesItem Name Refer to Item Name

1887AppendicesINFORMATION TO THE USERUSA FCC Part15 Class BThe equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev

189AAcrobat Reader ... 157ADJ BTN. SET.1, 2, 3, 4 ... 136ADJ. Button ... 15, 60, 99AE METERING...

190LANGUAGE/N... 27, 147LCD BRIGHTNESS ... 126LCD CONFIRM. ... 135LCD Monitor ...

191USB Terminal ... 15, 116, 160VVIDEO OUT MODE ... 148VOL. SETTINGS ... 134WWHITE BALANCE ...

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From environmental friendliness to environmental conservation and to environmental managementRicoh is aggressively promoting environment-friendly acti

This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use.To make the best us

18If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.19Battery Level IndicationA battery mark appears at the lower right of the LCD monit

20If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Getting ReadyTurn the power on and get ready to shoot.Note -----------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.21Where images are recorded---------------------------------------------------------

22If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.231Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that the and marking

24If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Open the battery/card cover.2Make sure the SD memory card is facing the right way

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.253Insert the rechargeable battery.• When the rechargeable battery is loaded in plac

26If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.To turn the power on:1Press the POWER button.• After the start sound, the LCD moni

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.271Turn the power on for the first time after purchase.• The language selection scre

1The following two manuals are included with your Caplio R6.The camera is provided with the Irodio Photo & Video Studio software that allows you t

28If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time.• Change the va

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.29Basic ShootingNow you are ready.1Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press

30If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Preventing Camera Shake ----------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.31Quickly Shooting Pictures (Full-press)Full-press the shutter release button for qu

32If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Checking the Focus and Shooting (Half-press/Focus Lock)When you press the shutter

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.333To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus against a backgroun

34If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.351With the camera ready to shoot, turn the zoom lever toward z (Telephoto) or Z(Wid

36If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1With the camera ready to shoot, press the N (Macro) button.• N is displayed momen

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.37Flash Modes1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Press the F (Flash) button.• The list o

2The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product.Equipped with a high magnification 7.1× wide angle zoom lensThis camera has a com

38If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Switch the mode selector to MY.• The camera is ready to shoot, is displayed at

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.39Scene ModesShooting with Optimal Settings According to Shooting ConditionsYou can

40If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.413Press the !"#$ buttons to select the scene mode.• Press the DISP. button to

42If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.5Compose your picture.• When a face is recognized, a frame the size of the recogni

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.43Caution---------------------------------------------------------------------------

44If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Press the t (Self-timer) button.• The Self-timer s

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.45Playing Back Images1In shooting mode, press the Q (Quick Review) button.• The last

46If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The camera switches to playback mode and the last

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.47Turning on the camera in playback mode--------------------------------------------

3Easily customize your favorite shooting settings with My Settings mode (P.38)You can customize two groups of settings, and then switch the mode selec

48If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.The playback screen changes as follows:1Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The last i

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.49• The screen changes to three-frame view. The large frame at the center of the scr

50If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The last image you took is displayed.2Press the !

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.51Deleting FilesYou can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or i

52If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Press the D (Delete) button.3Press the !" but

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.53 Specifying Individual Files to be Deleted4Press the !"#$ buttons to select t

54If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Specifying a Range of Files to be Deleted4Press ADJ.button.• Press the ADJ. butto

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.55Changing the Display with the DISP. ButtonPressing the DISP. button allows you to

56If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. During Quick ReviewPressing the DISP. button switches to the white saturation hig

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.57Hold the DISP. button down to maximize the display brightness.When the brightness

430 fps or 15 fps high-quality movies with sound (P.96)Record high-quality movies with 640 × 480 pixels at 30 frames per second and with full sound.Sk

58If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

AdvancedOperationsRead this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.1 Various Shooting Functions ...602 Shooting/Pl

60Various Shooting Functions11 Various Shooting FunctionsYou can use the ADJ. button to set various shooting settings with fewer operations. In ADJ. m

61Various Shooting Functions1You can change the shading of text for shooting with [TEXT MODE] (GP.40) in scene mode.You can select from [DEEP], [NORMA

62Various Shooting Functions1During macro shooting, pressing the ADJ. button allows you to shift the AF target (GP.32) by using the !"#$ buttons

63Various Shooting Functions1Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode to display the shooting setting menu. The shooting setting menu can be used to

64Various Shooting Functions1When Scene Mode Selector is Set to 3Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

65Various Shooting Functions1This explains how to make the settings.Use the !"$ buttons and MENU/OK button to select and set an item.1Press the M

66Various Shooting Functions1The file size of a shot still image depends on the picture quality mode and image size settings. For movies, choose the m

67Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• For picture quality

5ContentsUsing the Manuals... 1Key Features ...

68Various Shooting Functions1If you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF).Select from

69Various Shooting Functions1If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (MF: Manual Focus).Manual focus enables shooting at a

70Various Shooting Functions17Press the $ button to display the focus bar.• Each time the $ button is pressed, the focus bar and zoom bar appear alter

71Various Shooting Functions1You can change the metering method (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value.There are three l

72Various Shooting Functions1You can change the edge quality of your still images to either sharp or soft.1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Press the ME

73Various Shooting Functions1With Multi-shot, you can shoot consecutive images.Multi-shot has the following three modes:CONT.Pictures continue to be t

74Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When shooting with S

75Various Shooting Functions1 CONT.6Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button.• Pictures continue to be taken for as lon

76Various Shooting Functions1While a still image (16 frames in an image file) taken with S-CONT or M-CONT is displayed, you can enlarge any one of the

77Various Shooting Functions1You can set the color depth of still images to [NORMAL], [VIVID], or [NEUTRAL].1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Press the

61 Various Shooting Functions 60Using the ADJ. Button ... 60Settings by Mode ...

78Various Shooting Functions1The auto bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels (-0.5EV, ±0, and +0.5E

79Various Shooting Functions1The white balance bracket function automatically records three images - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of

80Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• This function is not

81Various Shooting Functions1You can select [1 SEC.], [2 SEC.], [4 SEC.], or [8 SEC.] for time exposure.By using long time exposure, you can capture t

82Various Shooting Functions1You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals.You can set the shooting interval from 5 seconds

83Various Shooting Functions1Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The interval shooting

84Various Shooting Functions1You can shoot a still image with a voice memo of up to eight seconds.1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Press the MENU/OK bu

85Various Shooting Functions1You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image.1Switch the

86Various Shooting Functions1The exposure setting enables you to select the brightness level for your picture. Normally, if your subject is centered,

87Various Shooting Functions1Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white.At purchase, the white balance is set to [AUTO]. Norma

72 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 963 Shooting Movies ...96Setting the Fram

88Various Shooting Functions14Press the MENU/OK button.• The symbol appears on the screen.Note -------------------------------------------------------

89Various Shooting Functions11Switch the mode selector to 5.2Press the ADJ. button and then press the #$ buttons until the white balance menu appears.

90Various Shooting Functions1ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive film is to light. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is s

91Various Shooting Functions14Press the MENU/OK button, or # button and press the MENU/OK button.• The setting appears on the screen.Note ------------

92Various Shooting Functions1The maximum shutter speed can be limited to the following:1/8 second, 1/4 second, and 1/2 second.When this function is se

93Various Shooting Functions1You can prevent camera shake by turning on the camera shake correction function.At the time of purchase, the camera shake

94Various Shooting Functions1When shooting a still image with [RECORD DUAL SIZE] set to [ON], the original still image is saved along with a subfile.

95Various Shooting Functions1To return the shooting setting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below.1Switch the mode selector to 5.2Pr

96Shooting/Playing Back Movies22 Shooting/Playing Back MoviesYou can shoot movies with sound.You can set the image size to 640 × 480, 320 × 240, or 16

97Shooting/Playing Back Movies2Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The flash cannot b