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Camera User Guide
Quick Guide
A Variety of Shooting
Techniques/Playback
Changing Camera
Settings
Installing Software
Troubleshooting
The serial number of this product is given
on the bottom face of the camera.
Caution!
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
appropriately.
Be sure to connect t
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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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Key Features The effective number of pixels is 8,240,000 and a high-performance 28 mm wide zoom lens is mounted Digital zooming up to four times ensures high picture quality even for a remote object zoomed in on. Even with ultra-macro shooting up to 1 cm, it does capture fine feel of the texture. High-end specifications with Aperture Priority Mode and Manual Exposure Mode The aperture and shutter speed can be set easily with the up/down dial of high operability. This is a compact, light
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AF target shift function for easy focus lock even on a tripod (P.85) The camera has an AF target shift function. At macro shooting, the AF target shift function allows you to lock the focus by button operation, without moving the camera itself. Choice of three power sources makes sure you wont miss any shooting opportunities (P.17) The camera can be used with one of three power supplies: Dedicated large-capacity rechargeable battery (sold separately), an AA alkaline battery easily avai
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Scene mode for easy and beautiful shooting (P.43) In Scene Mode, you need only to select from among six types of shooting modes for shooting with optimal settings for the scene. 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. Since the camera supports USB Ver.2.0, file transfer is very fast. (Your computer also
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Contents Chapter 1 Quick Guide Before Shooting.......................................................................................... 10 Packing List .................................................................................................................. 10 Names of parts............................................................................................................. 12 How to Use the Mode Dial..............................................................................
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Direct Print Function..................................................................................................... 54 Connecting the Camera to a Printer............................................................................. 54 Printing Still Images...................................................................................................... 55 A Variety of Shooting Techniques ............................................................ 59 Using the ADJ. (Adjust) Button.....
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Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS) .......................... 113 Setting a Function to the ADJ. Button (ADJ BTN.SET.)............................................. 114 Changing the Beep Sound Setting (BEEP SOUND) .................................................. 115 Changing Image Confirmation Time (LCD CONFIRM.) ............................................. 116 Changing Auto Power-Off Settings (AUTO POWER OFF) ........................................ 117 Changing File
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Using Manuals The two manuals included are for your Caplio GX8. 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 Software 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. *The Software User
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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 Registration time: 9:00 - 17:00 How t
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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................................... 17 Basic Shooting................................................. 31 Playing Back .................................................... 45 Viewing on a Television .................................. 49 Erasing.............................................................. 51
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Before Shooting Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. • Caplio GX8 • Handstrap Note Attaching the hand strap to the camera • AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) (2) Thread the tips of the strap through the camera's strap eyelet and loop them as shown. • AV Cable Used when viewing your images on a TV unit. The serial number of this product is given on the bottom face of the camera. • USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Print supported printe
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Quick Guide • Camera User Guide Optional Accessories (This booklet) • AC Adapter (AC-4a) 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. • Warranty • Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) • Safety Precautions • Battery Charger (BJ-2) • Rechargeable Battery Set (BS- 3) • PC Card Adapter (FM-SD53) For when you want to load an SD Memory Card directly into your computer's PC Card • Caplio Software CD-ROM Slot. The
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Names of parts Camera Front View Item Name Refer to 1 Shutter Release Button P.31 2 Mode Dial P.14 3 Flash P.40 4 - AF Window 5 Viewfinder - 6Hot Shoe - 7 Lens P.31 8 USB Terminal P.136 9 AV-Out Terminal P.49 10 Microphone P.96 11 Up/down Dial P.14 Caution To avoid damaging the connectors, do not plug any objects into the camera's microphone or speaker holes. 12
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Quick Guide Rear View Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 12 Flash Lamp P.40 DISP. Button P.29 2 13 Auto Focus Lamp P.34 D (Delete) / P.51 T (Self-timer) Button P.86 3 14 Viewfinder - M Button P.61 P.98 4 15 Power Button P.26 ADJ. Button P.59 5 16 - Z (Wide-angle) / P.38 LCD Monitor 9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.47 6 17 z (Telephoto)/ P.38 Speaker - 8 (Enlarged View) Button P.48 7 P.45 18 # /Q(Quick Review) Power (DC in) Cable Cover - Button 8 19 ! Button - Battery/Card Cover - 9 20 O Butto
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How to Use the Mode Dial The Mode Dial is on the top of the camera. The Mode Dial is used to select the desired mode and operation for shooting and playback (still image viewing). 1. Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of the mode you want to use. Mode Dial Symbols and Functions Symbol Mode Name Function Setup Mode Allows you to set and confirm camera settings. 1 Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds. 2 Movie Mode Allows you to record movies. 3 Scene Mode Allows you to optimize the camera
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Quick Guide About LCD Monitor Display Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures (When the shutter release button is half-pressed) A/M Mode Still Image Mode Movie Mode Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 Flash P.40 15 Color Depth P.82 2 White Balance P.79 16 Histogram P.30 3 Focus P.64 17 Time Exposure P.72 4 Recording Destination P.24 18 Battery P.17 5 Mode Types - 19 Zoom Bar P.38 6 Photometry P.67 20 Self-timer P.86 7 Macro Shooting P.39 21 Date/Time P.77 8 Picture Quality P.62 22 Interval P
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The Screen During Playback Movie Mode Still Image Mode Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 Protect P.100 8 Image Size P.62 2DPOF P.103 9File No. - 3 Playback Data Source P.46 10 Battery P.17 4 Mode Types - 11 Setting at Shooting (Recording) - 5 Picture Quality P.62 12 Recording Time or Lapsed Time - 6 Number of Playback Files - 13 Indicator - 7 Total Number of Files - Note The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera’s status while in use. 16
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Quick Guide 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 lens barrier (built-in lens protection) is closed. For how to turn the camera off, see P.26. About the Batteries The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose which kind to use according to your needs. • R
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• Nickel-Hydrogen Battery (available in stores) This is economical because you can recharge and use it over and over again. Use a charger (available in stores) for charging. The battery may be inert and consequently it may not supply power immediately after it is purchased or left unused for more than a month. In such a case, recharge the battery two or three times before use. The battery self-discharges with time even if the camera is not used, so recharge it before use. In addition to t
