Ricoh Caplio 500SE User manual

Version 1.0 August 2011
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Quick Guide For
Ricoh 500SE
Global Positioning System Enabled Camera
A Service of the
Kansas Adjutant General's Department
Geospatial Technologies Section

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Contents
Basic Information............................................................................1-3
Initial Setup..................................................................................... 3-8
Charging the Battery........................................................ 3-4
Installing the Battery ........................................................ 4-5
Rechargeable Battery .......................................4-5
Alkaline Batteries ................................................. 5
SD Card .............................................................................. 5
Powering On the Camera ................................................... 6
First Time Settings ........................................................... 6-8
Date and Time...................................................... 6
Formatting the SD Card .................................... 6-7
Compass Calibration......................................... 7-8
Taking Pictures............................................................................. 9-10
Scene Modes ............................................................................. 10-11
Picture Settings .......................................................................... 11-12
Antiblur ....................................................................................... 12-13
Focus.......................................................................................... 13-14
Additional Features .................................................................... 14-18
GPS Lock..................................................................... 14-15
Memos ......................................................................... 15-16
Temporary Memos....................................................... 17-18
Latest Software .......................................................................... 18-21
Driver ................................................................................ 20
Software....................................................................... 20-21
Moving Pictures off the Camera ...................................................... 21

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La with Caplio Software Suite.
 Desktop Binder Lite—Windows-based utility that comes
bundled with MFPs, Printers, Scanners, and Faxes.
It provides document management from client PCs and
seamless connectivity with devices.
Moving Pictures Off the Camera
1. Ensure current drivers are installed on the computer. See
www.ricohdc.com/ for software and drivers.
2. Connect camera to
computer via USB cable.
Use the USB plug closest
to the front of the camera.
3. Wait for computer to install new hardware.
4. Open windows explorer (Start/Computer).
5. Look for a device called “RICOHDCX” and open it.
6. Open the “DCIM” folder.
7. Open the “100RICOH” folder.
8. Select the desired images and either copy or cut and paste
into the a local folder.
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A number of different software downloads are available from
the website:
♥= Recommended Software
 Drivers
 Caplio 500SE ♥—Contains drivers for the camera as
well as the Caplio software suite. All of the software
packages contain the same software, the only difference
is the operating system it is designed to work on. The
Windows Vista version will work on Windows 7. The
Caplio software suite includes:
 Caplio Server—Used for 500SE-W only.
 Caplio Setting—Used for 500SE-W only.
 Caplio Viewer—View pictures, search for pictures
based on memos, edit memos in existing
pictures, and manage pictures
 List Editor—Create memo and edit memos
 RICOH Gate La—Download pictures from
camera if the camera is not set up in mass
storage mode (See page 123 of the supplied
“Camera User Guide” for additional information).
 Software
 Caplio 500SE List Editor 2.0—Stand alone version of
the List Editor software that is installed with Caplio
Software Suite.
 Caplio 500SE List Editor 2.5 ♥—Stand alone version of
the List Editor software that is installed with Caplio
Software Suite that increases the number of memo
items to 10.
 Caplio Ricoh Gate La—Stand alone version of the Gate
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Basic Information
Please refer to pages 14-18 of the supplied “Camera User
Guide” for additional information.
Rear Features*
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Front Features*
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*Page numbers refer to Camera Users Guide
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2. Move the curser
over the
“DOWNLOADS”
tab and Select
500SE.
3. Read the agreement statement and press the “AGREE”.
4. Click on the name of the desired product to initiate
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 Temporary values stay as an option for future memos until
the camera is turned off.
 Temporary values entered into memos will stay in the memo
for pictures taken or modified.
Latest Software
Ricoh recommends installing the latest software on the
computer before connecting the camera to the computer for the
first time. If the camera has already been connected to the
computer, it is still recommended to install the latest software to
gain access to all of the camera functionality. For the latest
software visit Ricoh’s Dynamic Capture website (http://
www.ricohdc.com/). To download the latest software:
1. Go to http://www.ricohdc.com/ in a web browser.
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Initial Setup of the Camera
Charging the Battery
Please refer to pages 20-21 and 24 of the supplied
“Camera User Guide” for additional information.
There are two styles of chargers that come with the camera.
Screen Features*
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One is a wall style charger that has the plug built into the
charger. The other is a desktop style with a separate cord/
converter.
To charge the battery:
1. Insert the battery in the
charger, insuring that the
terminals on the battery are
connected to the connections
on the charger. The label side
of the battery will facing away
from the charger for the wall
style, and towards the charger for the desktop style.
2. Wait for the light on the charger to turn solid green indicating
the battery is fully charged.
Make sure the battery has charged for at least four hours prior
to use.
Installing the Battery
Please refer to pages 20-21 and 25-26 of the supplied
“Camera User Guide” for additional information.
Rechargeable Battery
To install the rechargeable battery:
1. Ensure the arrows on the battery are pointing in the
indicated directions (the
battery will fit in upside
down).
2. Lift the latch with the
battery and insert the
battery all the way into the
battery compartment.
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Wall Style Desktop Style
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Temporary Memos
Please refer to pages 34-37 of the supplied “Software User
Guide” for additional information.
Memos can be created or modified in the field. To modify a
memo in the field:
1. In either the picture mode or the review mode, press the
“ADJ./MEMO” button to open the memo dialog.
2. Press the up and down arrows to
select the item name where a
temporary value is needed.
3. Press the right arrow to display
the values available for that item.
4. Press the up arrow to select
“TEMPORARY”.
5. Press the “OK” button, the “GO
TO EDIT DISPLAY” dialog will
appear.
6. Use the right arrow to select
“YES” and press the “OK” button.
7. Use the arrows to select the
desired character, number, or
symbol. Use the “ADJ/MEMO”
button to enter the selected value
on the line.
8. When finished press the “OK”
button.
Notes:
 Only one temporary memo value can be entered per item at
one time.
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4. When the memo is
setup with the
needed fields and
values, save the
memo (File >
Save). Choose a
location where the
memo can be
located easily.
ListEditor will
create a mta file.
5. Connect the
camera to the
computer.
6. Copy the mta file
from the location where the memo was saved on the
computer and paste it into the “TEMPLATE” folder on the
“RICOHDCX” device.
7. Turn the camera on and look for “MEMO” icon in upper right
corner of the display screen.
8. Press the “ADJ./MEMO” button to open the memo dialog.
9. Use the arrow keys to navigate and select the options
desired for the picture, the options chosen will be added to
all pictures taken until the option is changed.
10.Temporary values may be added in the field, but entry is
slow, so it is best to have pre-defined lists.
11.If memos are no longer needed, remove all mta files from
the SD card.
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3. The latch will lock when the battery is installed.
4. To remove the battery, lift the latch and tilt the camera.
Alkaline Batteries
Regular alkaline batteries will run the camera, but they do not
have the longevity of the rechargeable Lithium-ion battery.
To install alkaline batteries:
1. Note the direction indicated on
the compartment door.
2. Use the top battery to lift the
latch.
SD Card
Please refer to pages 22-23 and 25-66 of the supplied
“Camera User Guide” for additional
information.
The camera will only recognize standard SD
(non-SDHC) card which are 4 GBs or less.
Before installing the SD card, ensure the card
is “unlocked” by pushing the small tab on the
side of the card towards the top of
the card.
To install the SD card:
1. Note the direction indicated on
the compartment door.
2. Push the card all the way in until
it clicks into place.
When an SD card is inserted into the camera, the camera will
automatically switch the storage location for new pictures to the
SD card. If an SD card is installed internal memory is used.
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Powering On the Camera
Please refer to page 29 of the supplied “Camera User Guide”
for additional information.
The power button is the green “ON/
OFF” button on the back of the
camera. To power on the camera:
1. Press the “ON/OFF” button
2. Listen for an audible start sound
and look for the auto focus/flash
lamp to blink for a few seconds.
First Time Settings
Date and Time
Please refer to page 31 of the supplied “Camera User
Guide” for additional information.
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the initial date
and time must be set.
1. Use the up and down arrows to
change the values.
2. Use the left and right arrows to
change fields.
3. Press the “OK” button to
complete and exit the menu.
Formatting the SD Card
Please refer to pages 22-23 and 109 of the supplied
“Camera User Guide” for additional information.
The camera will automatically prepare the SD card for taking
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4. Press the right arrow to choose either on or off.
5. Press “OK” to choose the selection.
To lock the GPS location of the object: (With GPS lock enabled)
1. Press the left arrow/quick review button to lock the GPS
location
2. Press the left arrow/quick review button again to release it.
Memos
Please refer to pages 20-33 of the supplied “Software User
Guide” for additional information. The Software User Guide
is available on the CD that came with the camera, or on the
KDEM’s GIS Equipment page.
Notes:
1. Either the Caplio or List Editor software must be
installed on the computer.
2. A formatted SD card must be used in the camera.
Digital picture files have information about the picture stored
within them. An example of this information is the date the
picture was taken and the type of camera used to take the
picture. The memo feature allows additional information to be
stored along with the picture. An example of a memo might be
the person shooting the picture or reason for the picture. To
create and use memos:
1. On a computer open the ListEditor program (Start Menu >
ListEditor > ListEditor).
2. Enter the name of memo field (ex. Weather, Taken By) in
the “Item Name” field, press “Add” after each entry.
3. Enter values for memo field (ex. cloudy, Angee) in the
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1. Press the “Menu/OK” button to access the “SHTG STGS”
menu.
2. Press the down button to select “FOCUS”.
3. Press the right arrow to open the menu.
4. Press the up and down arrows to select the desired value.
5. Press “Menu/OK” to select.
Additional Features
GPS Lock
Please refer to page 190 of the supplied “Camera User
Guide” for additional information.
By default, the camera uses the GPS location of the camera
when the picture is taken. The GPS lock feature allows a GPS
location to be locked into the camera. This GPS location will be
used for future pictures, not the physical location of the camera.
GPS lock can be useful where the location of the camera need
to be different from the object(s) physical location. Road signs
and fire hydrants are examples. To capture the GPS location of
the object in the picture, go to the physical location of the
object, use the GPS lock, and then walk back and take the
picture.
To enable GPS lock:
1. Press the “MENU/OK” button on
the camera.
2. Use the right arrow button to
scroll over to the “EXP SET”
menu.
3. Use the down arrow until “GPS
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picture; however, in order to use memos, or if a “CARD
ERROR” message is displayed, the SD card must be formatted.
Formatting the card will delete all files on the card; it is best to
format the card before the camera is in use.
To format the SD card:
1. Press the “MENU/OK” button on
the back of the camera.
2. Use the right arrow to move over
to the “SETUP” menu.
3. Use the down arrow to select
“FORMAT [CARD]” and then
press the right arrow.
4. Confirm formatting the card.
Note: Formatting the card will delete everything on the card
Compass Calibration
Please refer to the “GPS/Digital Compass Installation and
Documentation” posted on KDEM’s GIS Equipment page
(http://www.kansastag.gov/KDEM.asp?PageID=189) for
additional information.
Note: There are two different GPS attachments with a
digital compass; however, the calibration is exactly that
same.
Some GPS camera are equipped with a digital compass. The
digital compass, unlike an analog compass, needs to be
calibrated before initial use. To calibrate the compass follows
these directions:
1. On the camera press the “MENU” button.
2. Use the right arrow button to scroll over to the “EXP SET”
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menu.
3. Use the down arrow until
“Compass Calibration” is
highlighted.
4. Press the right arrow to start the
process.
5. Press “OK” to start the calibration.
6. Once the GPS LED turns red and
is blinking, start rotating the
camera on a clockwise horizontal
plane. A full rotation should take
30 seconds.
7. Perform a vertical rotation. Again the rotation should take 30
seconds.
8. If the calibration has not stopped press the “DISP” to stop
the calibration.
9. Hold the camera still; do not turn it off until the red GPS
LED stops blinking.
10.Turn the camera off—the compass is now calibrated.
11.Turn the camera back on and wait for GPS lock before
continuing.
A digital compass takes time to react to changes in direction. If
the camera changes to a different direction, it takes a few
seconds to register the change. If the compass direction is not
reading correctly or the camera have traveled more then 100
miles on a single trip the compass need to re-calibrated.
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Step 6
Step 7
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3. Press the right arrow to open the
menu.
4. Press the up and down arrows to
select on (♥) or off.
5. Press “MENU/OK” to select.
When antiblur is enabled, the
antiblur symbol appears on the screen
Focus
Please refer to pages 64-66 of the supplied “Camera User
Guide” for additional information.
♥= Recommended setting
The camera has 5 different focus
modes allowing the camera to
produce focused pictures in a variety
of settings. To change the focus
setting:
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 Normal (N) – Higher compression, lower quality, smaller file.
Size - indicated by the larger number in the options
 640 × 480 (N640) – Large number of pictures, good for
email and websites, not printed.
 1280 × 960 (N1280, F1280) – Standard picture size, good
basic setting.
 2048 × 1536 (N2048) – Increased quality, good if pictures
need printing.
 2592 × 1944 (N2592) – Increased quality, good for page
size prints. ♥
 3264 × 2448 (N3264, F3264) – High quality, good for
posters, displays, and picture editing.
Best practice – It is considerably easier to reduce the
quality and size of an original picture than to increase the
quality; take pictures with the best size and quality setting
possible. Additional SD cards can be used if necessary.
Antiblur
Please refer to page 63 of the supplied “Camera User
Guide” for additional information.
♥= Recommended setting
Minimizes camera shake and
blurring during shooting. To change
the antiblur setting:
1. Press the “MENU/OK” button to
access the “SHTG STGS” menu.
2. Press the down button to select
“ANTIBLUR”.
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Taking Pictures
Please refer to pages 32-44 of the supplied “Camera User
Guide” for additional information.
♥= Recommended setting
Before taking pictures ensure all of the initial setup procedures
have been fulfilled. Lithium-ion batteries do not hold a charge
when not in use, so ensure a fully charged battery is properly
inserted each time the camera is taken out.
To begin taking pictures:
1. Choose the appropriate mode from the dial on top of the
camera:
 Picture – Standard Mode ♥
 CALS - Mode designed for taking public works pictures
2. Power on the camera.
3. Let camera sit with a clear view of the sky and away
from large metal objects until an audible beep indicating
GPS lock is played, and the GPS indicator turn solid
green.
4. Ensure the compass indicates the correct bearing. See
pages 7-8 compass correction procedure if compass is not
accurate.
5. Start taking pictures.
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Note:
The camera acquires its GPS location from where it is
physically located when the picture is taken. To capture the
GPS location of the object in the picture, see the GPS Lock
section on page 14.
If the camera loses GPS signal it will automatically use the last
know GPS location for up to a half an hour, so pictures taken
indoors will automatically be place at the last know location.
Scene Modes
Please refer to page 40 of the supplied “Camera User
Guide” for additional information.
♥= Recommended setting
Five different scene modes are available to help optimize the
camera for different shooting conditions. To change scene
modes (Not a menu function):
1. Press the up arrow.
2. Use the up and down arrows to
select the mode closest to the
current shooting conditions:
 NRML SHT – Normal setting,
everyday use. ♥
 HIGH SENS – Use when
taking pictures in dimly lit
places.
 FIREFIGHTING – Use to
capture images under
difficult conditions such as the
scene of a fire.
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 SKEW COR MODE – Use to straighten a rectangular
object, such as a message board or business card.
 TEXT MODE – Use when capturing text images, for
example notes written on a whiteboard.
 ZOOM MARCO – Used when capturing extreme close-
up pictures, objects less then an inch from the camera.
3. Press the “OK” button to complete and exit the menu.
Picture Settings
Please refer to pages 60-62 of the supplied “Camera User
Guide” for additional information.
♥= Recommended setting
The size and quality of the pictures taken may be changed.
The size will change the number of pixels captured in the
picture; quality will change the compression of the picture
captured. To change the size/quality of the picture:
1. Press the “MENU/OK” button to
access the “SHTG STGS” menu.
2. Press the down button to select
“PIC QUALITY/SIZE”.
3. Press the right arrow to open the
menu.
4. Press the up and down arrows to
select the desired value.
5. Press “MENU/OK” button to select it.
Quality - indicated by an “F” or “N” before the number in the
options
 Fine (F) – Lower compression, higher quality, larger file (can
store about half the number of pictures compared to normal).
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