Ricoh Caplio R30 User Guide

Do not connect the USB cable yet!
If you connect the camera to a computer through the 
USB cable before installing the provided software on the 
computer, the software required for connection between 
camera and computer may not be installed correctly.
Be sure to connect the camera to your computer after 
installing the provided software.
For how to install the software, see P.133.
About other documentation
Detailed explanations on how to use the provided 
software can be found in “Software User Guide”...

Preface
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 use of this product’s functions, read 
this manual thoroughly before use. Please keep this manual handy for ease of reference.
Ricoh Co., Ltd.
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The contents of this document may be changed in the...

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Key Features
Equipped with a wide zoom lens in 
5.7× high magnification
This product has a compact body only 26 
mm thick, featuring a 28 to 160 mm* 5.7× 
wide angle optical zoom lens that covers a 
wide range of shooting. This lens supports 
shooting various indoor and outdoor scenes.
* Equivalent to that on a 35 mm camera
Rapid shutter response to capture a 
moment (P.29)
The shutter release time lag is as short as 
approx. 0.1 seconds.
Ricoh’s patented hybrid auto focusing 
system technology even...

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Equipped with a powerful long-
lasting rechargeable battery (P.16)
A long-lasting, large-capacity rechargeable 
battery comes with the camera, giving you 
convenience for long-time shooting on a trip 
or in your workplace.
Adjust (ADJ.) button for easy 
customizing to optimum setting 
(P.59)
The ADJ. button reduces button operation 
steps. It allows you to quickly adjust the 
exposure, white balance, and ISO sensitivity 
with minimum steps. You can also assign a 
function as required.
High-quality...

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Instant transfer to PC through the 
USB cable
If the provided software is installed on your 
computer, just connecting the camera to 
your computer with the provided USB cable 
will automatically transfer images to your 
computer.
Provided with multi-functional 
software “ImageMixer” that helps in 
not only managing shot images in 
an album, but also editing images 
and sounds, and creating video CDs
For the integrated handling of images, this 
software has a input function to download still 
images,...

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Contents
Chapter 1 Quick Guide
Before Shooting ..........................................................................................  10
Packing List ..................................................................................................................  10
Names of parts .............................................................................................................  12
About LCD Monitor Display...

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Shooting Setting Menu .................................................................................................  60
Using the Shooting Setting Menu .................................................................................  61
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size (PIC QUALITY/SIZE) ..............................  62
Changing the Focusing Mode (FOCUS: MULTI AF/SPOT AF)....................................  64
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS:MF)...

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Assigning a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ. BTN. SET. 1/2) ................................  115
Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) ........................................  116
Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) ..................................................  117
Changing the Beep Sound Volume (VOL. SETTINGS) .............................................  118
Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) .............................................  119
Changing File...

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Using Manuals
The two manuals included are for your Caplio R30. 
To copy the Software User Guide onto your hard disk
Copy the PDF file from the above folder.
Camera User Guide (This booklet)
This guide explains the usage and functions of the 
camera. You will also see how to install the provided 
software on your computer.
*The Camera User Guide (English edition) is available 
from the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file.
Software User Guide (PDF file)
This guide explains how to download images from the...

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Reference
The camera is provided with software (ImageMixer) that allows you to display and edit 
images from your computer. For how to use ImageMixer, click the [?] button on the 
ImageMixer window and see the displayed manual.
For more information on the ImageMixer, contact the Customer Support Center below.
North America (Los Angeles) TEL: +1-213-341-0163
Europe (U.K.) TEL: +44-1489-564-764
Asia (Philippines) TEL: +63-2-438-0090
China TEL: +86-21-5450-0391
Business hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
How to...