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Camera User Guide
The serial number of this product is
given on the bottom face of the camera.
Basic Operations Advanced Operations
If you are using the camera for the Read this section when you want
first time, read this section. to learn more about the different
camera functions.
This section provides a basic overview of This section provides more detailed
how to turn on the camera, take pictures information about the functions used to
and play back pictures. take pictures and play back p
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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. Safety Precautions For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the safety precautions thoroughly. Test Shooting Please be sure to do some test shooting to make sure it is recording properly be
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Telephone Support Numbers in Europe UK (from within the UK) 02073 656 580 (from outside of the UK) +44 2073 656 580 Deutschland (innerhalb Deutschlands) 06331 268 438 (außerhalb Deutschlands) +49 6331 268 438 France (à partir de la France) 0800 91 4897 (en dehors de la France) +49 6331 268 409 Italia (dall’Italia) 02 696 33 451 (dall’estero) +39 02 696 33 451 España (desde España) 91 406 9148 (desde fuera de España) +34 91 406 9148 http://www.service.ricohpmmc.com/
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Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your Caplio 500SE. “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains 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 camera to your computer and display and edit them on your computer.
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Key Features Rugged camera body stands up to water, dust and shocks The camera body is water resistant (JIS protection grade 7, IEC IP67), dust resistant (JIS protection grade 6, IEC IP67) and shock resistant when dropped from a height of up to 1 meter. Wide-angle zoom lens can capture wide- angle pictures The camera comes with a wide-angle optical zoom (3.0×) lens for a wide shooting range of between 28 mm and 85 mm*. Add the optional wide conversion lens to extend the shooting range t
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Large LCD monitor and optical viewfinder Depending on the subject and shooting conditions, you can use either the 2.5-inch LCD monitor or the real optical viewfinder to compose your shots. Taken pictures can be viewed on the large, bright LCD monitor. ADJ. (Adjust) button enables easier camera operations (P.56) The ADJ. button simplifies the camera setting procedures. It allows you to make adjustments with minimum steps for settings, such as the exposure compensation and white balance.
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Direct printing without the use of a computer (P.98) A Direct Print-compatible printer can be connected to the camera with the USB cable to directly transfer images to the printer. This allows for easy printing without using a computer. You can also print reports and camera memos. Camera memos enable easy sorting, searching and management of images Load memo items preset with a computer and add them to shot still images. There are two types of camera memos: text and voice memos. For det
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Contents Using the Manuals......................................................................... 1 Key Features ................................................................................. 2 Contents ........................................................................................ 5 Basic Operations 11 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ................................................................................. 12 Names of Parts..
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Advanced Operations 55 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions 56 Using the ADJ. Button ................................................................. 56 Settings by Mode ....................................................................................56 Changing the Text Density (SCENE)......................................................57 Shifting the AF Target (Macro).............................................
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4 Other Playback Functions 88 Playback Setting Menu................................................................ 88 Using the Menu.......................................................................................88 Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) ......... 89 Write-protecting Files (PROTECT).............................................. 90 Protecting a File ......................................................................................90 Protecting All Files
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Displaying a Settings Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.)........................................................ 122 Changing the USB Setting (USB CONNECTION)..................... 123 Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) ....................... 125 Registering the Power-on Settings (REG. MY SETTINGS) ...... 126 Changing the Startup Settings (START SETTINGS) ................ 127 7 Downloading Images to Your Computer 128 For Windows ............................................................
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® Making Advanced Bluetooth Settings...................................... 175 Registering an Authentication Passkey for a Device (PASS KEY) .......175 Changing the Number of Discoverable Devices (SEARCH COUNT) ...176 Connecting to Several Devices at the Same Time (MASTER/SLAVE)............................................................................177 Selecting the Size of Images to Be Sent (IMAGE FILE SIZE) ..............178 Automatically Deleting Sent Images (AUTO DEL)...................
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Specifying a Destination on the Camera Beforehand ............... 219 Hiding the [SEND TO] Screen (SEND CONDITION)............................219 Specifying a Destination (SEND TO) ....................................................220 11 Appendices 221 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 221 Error Messages.....................................................................................221 Camera Troubleshooting ..........................
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Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List.........................12 Names of Parts....................14 How to Use the Mode Dial ... 16 LCD Monitor Display...........17 Getting Ready......................20 Basic Shooting....................32 Playing Back Images ..........46 Deleting Files.......................51 Changing the Display with the DISP. Button..................54
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. Caplio 500SE USB Cable The serial number of the camera is Used to connect the camera to a provided on the bottom face of the computer or Direct Print- camera. compatible printer. Neck Strap Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attaching the neck strap to the camera Thread the small end of th
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Camera User Guide Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4d) Used for power supply from a household outlet to the camera. Use this adapter for long periods of playback or when transferring images to a computer. (This booklet) Safety Warranty Precautions Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) Battery Charger (BJ-2e) Caplio Software CD-ROM The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. Wide Conversion Le
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Names of Parts Camera Front View 2 1 3 4 5 6 12 11 9 10 7 8 Item Name Refer to 1 Shutter Release Button P.34 2 Mode Dial P.16 3 Flash P.39 4 AF Window - 5 Accessory Shoe P.237 6 Viewfinder P.32 7 Terminal Cover P.99, 149 8 Lens P.32 9 Flash Compensation - 10 AF Auxiliary Light - 11 USB Terminal P.99, 149 12 AUX Terminal - 14
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Rear View 3 2 5 6 7 1 13 8 4 14 15 9 16 10 12 11 17 18 19 Item Name Refer to 1 LCD Monitor P.17 2 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.35, 39 3 Viewfinder P.32 4 Battery/Card Cover P.25, 27 5 Power Button P.29 6 Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.37, 48 7 z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button P.37, 48 8 !/SCENE Button P.40 9 $/F (Flash) Button P.39 10 MENU/OK Button P.60, 88, 107 11 "/N (Macro) Button P.38 12 #/Q (Quick Review) Bu
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CALS If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. How to Use the Mode Dial Turn the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting or recording. 1 Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol Function Description 5 Still Image Mode Allows you to shoot still images. Fixes [PIC QUALITY/SIZE] to [N1280] K CALS Mode when shooting construction images. 3 Movie Mode Allows you to shoot movies with sound. 2 Voice Memo
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. LCD Monitor Display Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures 123 4 56 7 8 26 9 19 27 28 10 20 11 21 22 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Movie Mode 23 24 25 Still Image Mode Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 Flash P.39 15 Color Depth P.72 2 Macro Shooting P.38 16 Exposure Compensation P.78 3 Self-timer P.45 17 ISO Setting P.81 4 Mode Types P.16, 40 18 Date Imprint P.77 5 Recording Destination P.22 19 Interval P.74 6 Remaini
