Ricoh Caplio R30 User Guide

							Chapter 1
Quick Guide 
If you are using the camera for the first time, 
read from this chapter.
Before Shooting ............................................... 10
Getting Ready to Shoot ................................... 16
Basic Shooting................................................. 27
Playing Back .................................................... 41
Viewing on a Television .................................. 47
Erasing.............................................................. 49
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Before Shooting
Packing List
Open the package and make sure all the items are included.
• Caplio R30
• AV Cable
Used when viewing your images on a TV 
unit.
• USB Cable
Used to connect the camera to a computer 
or Direct Print supported printer.
• Handstrap• Rechargeable Battery
• Battery Charger
Note
Attaching the hand strap to the camera
Thread the tips of the strap through the 
camera’s strap eyelet and loop them as 
shown.
The serial number of this product is given 
on the bottom face of the camera.
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Quick Guide
• Camera User Guide 
(This booklet)
• Warranty
• Safety Precautions
• Caplio Software CD-ROM
The provided software and the Software 
User Guide are included on this CD-ROM.
Optional Accessories
• AC Adapter (AC-4c)
Used for power supply from a home outlet 
to the camera. Connect this adapter for 
long time play or image transfer to a 
personal computer.
• Rechargeable Battery (DB-60)
• Battery Charger (BJ-6)
• Soft Case (SC-60)
• SD Memory Card (available in 
stores)
Reference
For the latest information about accessories, access Ricoh home page
 (http://www.ricohpmmc.com).
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Names of parts
Camera
Front View
Mode Selector
You can select one of the three modes with the mode selector.
Item NameRefer to
1 Shutter Release Button
P. 2 7
2 Power ButtonP. 2 2
3FlashP. 3 6
4 AF Window -
5 Lens Cover -
6 Microphone
P. 9 7
7 LensP. 2 7
Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds.
Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies.
Still Image Mode Allows you to shoot still images.
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Quick Guide
Rear View
Item NameRefer toItem NameRefer to
1
LCD MonitorP. 1 4 1 1$/Q (Quick Review) ButtonP. 4 1
2
Mode SelectorP.12 12M/O ButtonP. 6 1
P. 9 9
P. 1 1 0
3
Auto Focus/
Flash LampP. 3 0
P. 3 613/N (Macro) ButtonP. 3 5
4
z (Telephoto)/
8 (Enlarged View) Button P. 3 4
P. 4 614#/F (Flash) ButtonP. 3 6
5
Z (Wide-angle)/
9 (Thumbnail Display) 
ButtonP. 3 4
P. 4 515SpeakerP. 9 6
P. 9 8
6
6 (Playback) Button P.42 16AV Output TerminalP. 4 7
7
ADJ. ButtonP.59 17USB TerminalP.143
8
D (Delete)/
t (Self-timer) ButtonP. 4 9
P. 8 818Tripod Screw Hole 
(underside)P.167
9
DISP. ButtonP.25 19Battery/Card CoverP. 2 0
10
!/SCENE ButtonP. 3 7
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About LCD Monitor Display
Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures
Item NameRefer toItem NameRefer to
1 Flash P.36 15 Color Depth P.71
2 Macro Shooting P.35 16 Exposure Comp. P.80
3 Self-timer P.88 17 ISO Setting P.83
4 Mode Types P.12
P. 3 718 Date/Time P.79
5 Recording Destination P.18 19 Interval P.76
6 Remaining Number of Still Images P.173 20 Time Exposure P.75
7 Picture Quality P.62 21 Histogram P.26
8 Image Size P.62 22 Battery P.16
9 Zoom Bar  P.34 23 Camera Shake P.28
10 Focus P.66 24 Aperture Value P.167
11 Auto Bracket P.72 25 Shutter Speed  P.84
12 White Balance P.81 26 Frame Rate P.95
13 Photometry P.69 27 Remaining Recording Time P.174
14 Sharpness P.70 28 Recording Time P.174
123 45678
19
20
2126
22
9
12
131415161718
101010
1111
2424
2828
2929
24
25 11
2327
28
Still Image ModeMovie Mode
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Quick Guide
Note
• The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, 
depending on the subject.
• Even between cards of the same capacity, the number of remaining shots and other values 
may vary with the manufacturer, type, and shooting condition.
• The continuous shooting (recording) time depends on the card type, capacity, and 
performance.
• When the number of remaining shots is 10,000 or more, “9999” is displayed.
The Screen During Playback
Note
The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the 
camera’s status while in use.
Item NameRefer toItem NameRefer to
1 Protect P.101 8 Picture Quality  P.62
2 DPOF P.104 9 Image Size P.62
3 Mode Types - 10 File No. -
4 Playback Data Source P.42 11 Battery  P.16
5 Number of Playback Files - 12 Date at Shooting P.79
P.122
6 Total Number of Files - 13 Recording Time or Lapsed Time -
7 Setting at Shooting (Recording) - 14 Indicator -
12 3 4 56
7
8, 9
12
11
1413
10
Still Image Mode
Movie Mode
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Getting Ready to Shoot
Turn the power on and get ready to shoot.
Note
If you have already used this camera, follow the steps below to 
make sure it is turned off before removing or loading batteries.
1. Make sure the LCD monitor is turned off.
2. Make sure the protective lens barrier is closed.
For how to turn the camera off, see P.22.
About the Batteries
This camera can only be used with the following dedicated battery:
• Rechargeable Battery DB-60 (Included)
This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical 
because you can recharge it using the battery charger 
and use it over and over again. They last a long time, 
so they are convenient for travel.
Note
Approximate number of images you can capture on a single charge: 330
• Based on CIPA standard (Temperature: 23 degrees Celsius, LCD on, 30 seconds between 
shots, changing the zoom setting from telephoto to wide or wide to telephoto for each shot, 
50% flash usage, turning the power off after each 10 shots).
• If you set the camera to the Power-Save or Synchro-Monitor mode, the number of shots 
you can take will increase.
• The number of shots is for reference only. If the camera is used for long periods of time for 
setting and playback, the shooting time (the number of shots) will decrease.
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Quick Guide
Reference
• For how to insert the Rechargeable Battery, see P.20.
• For how to use the AC Adapter, see P.169.
Caution
• Please remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
• The battery may become very hot immediately after operation. Turn the camera off and 
leave it to cool down sufficiently before removing the battery.
Batter y level indication
A battery mark appears at the lower left of the LCD monitor to 
indicate the battery level. 
Caution
If you are using the AC Adapter,   may appear. This does not indicate malfunction and 
you can continue to use the camera.
Battery MarkDescription
Sufficient battery charge
The battery level begins to drop. Recharge is recommended.
The battery level is low. Recharge the battery.
Green
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About an SD Memor y Card (available in stores)
You can store still images you have taken either in the camera’s internal 
memory or on an SD Memory Card (available in stores). The internal 
memory capacity is 26 MB.
When you want to record a lot of still images, movies or sounds at 
high resolutions, use a high-capacity SD Memory Card.
Note
Where images are recorded
When no SD memory card is inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; 
when an SD memory card is inserted, it records images on the memory card.
Caution
• If an SD memory card is loaded, the camera will not record to the internal memory, even if the card is full.
• Take care not to get the metal parts of the card dirty.
Note
Write-protecting your images
If you move the card’s write-protection switch to LOCK, your still images cannot 
be accidentally erased and the memory card cannot be formatted. If you unlock 
the card (by returning the switch to its original position), it is once again possible 
to erase images and format the card.
So it’s a good idea to switch to LOCK when you have some important data recorded.
Note that you cannot shoot images in the LOCK state because no data can be 
recorded on the card. Unlock the card when shooting.
Reference
• For switching between the SD Memory Card and internal memory during playback, see P.42.
• For recording capacities, see P.173.
• For how to format the SD memory card, see P.112.
When no memory card is loaded When an SD Memory Card is loaded
Records to internal memory Records to the SD memory card
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