Ricoh Wg5 User Manual

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6Settings
You can measure the ambient air pressure and height of the current camera 
location by using the cameras pressure sensor.
The camera shows the measurements in the sub display when the power is off 
(p.30). When the power is on, it appears in the main display (p.21). 
You can choose the type of information that appears on the sub-display. The sub-
display can be set to show the current time, the current time and air pressure, or 
the current time and height.
1Use the four-way controller (23)...

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You need to select the location in which you use the camera when you select 
[Pressure] or [Rel Height] for [Display Options], so that the camera calculates the 
height or water depth more accurately.
1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Pressure Sensor] 
in the [ W Setting] menu.
2Press the four-way controller ( 5).
The [Pressure Sensor] screen appears.
3Use the four-way controller ( 23) to select [Camera Location].
4Press the four-way controller ( 5).
5Use the four-way controller...

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Set the device to which the camera is connected with the USB cable.
1Turn your camera on.
2Use the four-way controller ( 23) to select [USB Connection] 
in the [ W Setting] menu.
3Press the four-way controller ( 5).
A pull-down menu appears.
4Use the four-way controller ( 23) to select [MSC].
5Press the  4 button.
The setting is saved.
MSC (Mass Storage Class)
A general-purpose driver program that handles...

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Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable.
1Turn the computer on.
2Turn the camera off.
3Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.
Connect the terminal of the USB cable with the arrow mark   facing the 
battery.
The power lamp blinks when the camera is connected to the computer correctly.
4Turn your camera on.The power lamp stops blinking and remains lit when the camera is recognized 
by the computer. 
Connecting the Camera and a Computer
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When the camera is being used by an application, it cannot be disconnected until 
the application is closed.
1Click the   (Safely Remove Hardware) icon in the task bar 
located at the bottom-right corner of the desktop.
2Click [Eject (the device connected)].
The message appears. 
3Disconnect the USB cable from the Windows PC and your 
camera.
1Drag [NO NAME] on the desktop to the trash.
If the SD Memory Card has a volume label, drag the icon of that name to the 
trash....

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The following system requirements must be met for you to fully enjoy the images 
captured with the camera on a computer.
System Requirements
• Supported OS should be pre-installed in a computer and updated to the latest version.
• Working status is not guaranteed for all computers.
• System requirements mentioned here are the minimum for playing back or  editing movies.
Windows®
OS Windows Vista® (32 bit/64 bit), Windows®7 (32 bit/64 bit), 
Windows®8 (32 bit/64 bit),...

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Transferring Images Using an Eye-Fi 
Card
You can transfer images to your computer or similar devices automatically when 
a built-in wireless LAN memory card (Eye-Fi card) is inserted in the camera.
1Specify the wireless LAN access point and transfer 
destination on the Eye-Fi card.
For details on how to set up the card, refer to the operating manual supplied with 
the Eye-Fi card.
2Turn the camera off.
3Insert the Eye-Fi card into the camera.
4Turn the camera on.
5Select O...

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• When you intend to use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the Eye-Fi Manager installation file to your computer before formatting the 
card.
• Images are transferred via a wireless LAN. Set [Eye-Fi] to  P (Off), or do not 
use an Eye-Fi card in locations where the use of wireless LAN devices is 
restricted or prohibited, such as on airplanes.
• If you insert an older version of Eye-Fi card in the camera, an error  message appears.
• Images will not be...

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8Using the GPS
Before Using the GPS
GPS means the Global Positioning System. The camera receives signals from 
multiple GPS satellites to determine its position and the time. This is called 
“positioning”.
Embeds location information on an image
Location information such as latitude and longitude of a shooting location is 
recorded.
Saves log files to the SD Memory Card
The camera receives signals from GPS satellites regularly and saves GPS 
information to the SD Memory Card as a log file in KML...

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8Using the GPS
• The GPS function is set to off as the default. To use it, set [GPS On/Off] to [On].
• GPS satellites always move. Depending on conditions (location, time etc.),  positioning may take longer or be impossible.
• To use the GPS function, you must be in an open area, such as out of 
doors.
• Positioning may be difficult or impossible in the following situations:  - Under water
- Under ground or indoors
- In tunnels 
- Among high-rise buildings
- Under elevated or near high-voltage...