Ricoh Caplio G3 User manual

Operation Manual
For the safe use of your camera, be sure to read the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use.

Using These Manuals
The two manuals included are for your Caplio G3.
Please read this first:
Quick Start guide (printed manual)
Please read as needed:
Operation Manual (this manual).
Note
This indicates supplementary
explanations and useful tips on
camera operations.
Reference
This indicates page(s) relevant to a
particular function.
"p.xx" is used to refer you to pages in
this manual.
Terms
This indicates an explanation of a
technical term.
Important
This indicates important information
and restrictions.
Using This Guide
This booklet is designed to help you enjoy your Caplio G3
right away by providing quick explanations: "Getting Ready to
Shoot", "Shooting Images", "Viewing Images", and
"Connecting to Your PC."
Before using your camera, first read this manual.
This explains how to use all the functions of your Caplio G3.
To get the most out of your Caplio G3, please read it through once and refer to it whenever necessary.
Term
File: Refers to a file of still image, movie, and voice data.
Symbols
The following symbols are used in this guide:

Table of Contents
Using These Manuals ................................................2
Using This Guide .......................................................2
Chapter 1 Using Your Camera
Section 1 Getting Started
Checking that everything is Packed...........................6
Names of Parts ..........................................................7
How to Use the Mode Dial .........................................8
Inserting the Batteries................................................9
Using the Rechargeable Battery ..............................10
Inserting the rechargeable battery.....................10
Removing the rechargeable battery ..................10
Using the AC Adaptor ..............................................11
Setting up the AC adaptor ................................. 11
Removing the AC adaptor .................................12
Turning the Power On/Off ........................................13
To turn the camera On ......................................13
To turn the camera Off ......................................13
Setting the Date and Time .......................................14
Inserting the SD Memory Card ................................15
Inserting the SD Memory Card..........................15
Removing the SD Memory Card........................16
How to Use the LCD Monitor ...................................17
Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures........17
The Screen During Playback.............................20
Switching the Screen Display............................21
Button Functions......................................................22
Screens....................................................................23
The Basics of the Shooting Menu/Playback Menu 27
The Basics of the Setup Screen........................28
Section 2 Basic Shooting
How to Hold the Camera..........................................30
How to Focus...........................................................31
Shooting Still Images ...............................................33
Check the Focus and Shoot ..............................33
(Half-press)........................................................33
Capture the Moment Shooting (Full-press) .......34
When the Subject is not Centered on Your Composition
(Focus Lock).......................................................35
Shooting with Scenery-Matching .............................36
Combination of Scene Mode and Function..............38
Shooting with Multi-Shot ..........................................39
Making Multi-Shot Settings (CONT. MODE) .....40
Shooting with Multi-Shot....................................41
Shooting with S Multi-Shot ................................41
Shooting with M Multi-Shot................................41
Shooting Movies ......................................................42
Shooting with the Zoom ...........................................43
Shooting with the Digital Zoom ................................44
Shooting Close-ups (Macro Photo)..........................45
Recording Voice Memo............................................46
Section 3 Using Special Features for Improved Pho-
tography
Using the Flash........................................................48
Using the Self-Timer ................................................50
Shooting a Still Image with Sound
(Image With Sound) ........................................... 51
Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)....... 53
Using Natural and Artificial Lighting
(WHITE BALANCE)........................................... 55
Shooting Consecutively with Different White Balance
(WHITE BALANCE BRACKET).......................... 58
Choosing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size
(PIC QUALITY/SIZE).......................................... 60
About Picture Quality Mode .............................. 60
About Image Size.............................................. 60
Changing Picture Quality Mode/Image Size of a
Still Image ..................................................... 61
Changing the Image Size for Shooting in TEXT
Mode............................................................. 62
Changing the Image Size of a Movie ................ 63
Manual Focus Shooting (FOCUS)........................... 64
Manual Focus Shooting .................................... 64
Shooting at a Fixed Distance ............................ 65
Changing the Light Metering (PHOTOMETRY)....... 66
Sensitivity Settings (ISO SETTING) ........................ 68
Changing the Edge Quality of Still Images
(SHARPNESS)................................................... 69
Shooting Consecutively with Different Exposures
(AUTO BRACKET)............................................. 70
Setting the Exposure Time (TIME EXPOSURE) ..... 72
Shooting Pictures Automatically at Set Intervals
(INTERVAL) ....................................................... 73
Inserting the Date into a Still Image
(DATE IMPRINT)................................................ 75
Returning the Shooting Menu Settings to their Defaults
(RESTORE DEFAULTS).................................... 76
Displaying the Grid Guide on the LCD Monitor ....... 77
Changing Shading for Shooting Text (DENSITY).... 78
Section 4 Playing Back Still Images, Movies, and Sounds
Viewing the Photo You Just Took............................ 80
Displaying an Enlarged View of the Still Image
Displayed ...................................................... 81
Deleting the Displayed Still Image or Movie...... 82
Viewing a Still Image or Movie ................................ 83
Viewing Still Images Recorded on an SD Memory
Card .............................................................. 83
Viewing Still Images Recorded on Internal Memory84
Viewing Movies ................................................. 85
Adjusting the Movie Sound Volume .................. 85
Playing Back Sound ................................................ 86
Playing Back Sound .......................................... 86
Playing Back Sound recorded with a Still Image ... 87
Adjusting the Volume ........................................ 87
Viewing at a Glance................................................. 88
Enlarged Viewing..................................................... 89
Viewing an S Multi-Shot or M Multi-Shot Still Image in
Enlarged Display Mode...................................... 90
Showing Photos in Order Automatically
(SLIDE SHOW) .................................................. 91
Viewing on a Television........................................... 92

Section 5 Deleting Still Images, Movies, and Sound
Deleting Unwanted Still Images/Movies/Sounds .....94
Deleting One Still Image....................................94
Deleting All Frames at Once..............................95
Deleting Multiple Frames at Once .....................96
Write-protecting Your Images (PROTECT).............. 97
Protecting the Displayed Still Image..................97
Protecting All Still Images..................................99
Protecting Multiple Still Images, Movies, or Sounds
at Once........................................................100
Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory
Card (COPY TO CARD) ...................................101
Using a Printing Service (PRINT) ..........................102
Setting DPOF for the Still Image Displayed..... 102
Setting DPOF for All Still Images.....................103
Setting DPOF for Multiple Still Images ............104
Changing the Image Size (Resize) ........................105
Section 6 Changing Camera Settings
Getting the SD Memory Card Ready for Use
(CARD FORMAT).............................................107
Formatting Internal Memory (IN FORMAT)............108
Changing Auto Power-Off Settings
(AUTO POWER OFF) ......................................109
Beep at Recording (BEEP SOUND) ......................110
Changing File Name Settings (SEQUENTIAL NO.)111
Changing Image Confirmation Time
(LCD CONFIRM.) .............................................112
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
(LCD BRIGHTNESS)........................................113
Changing Power-Save Mode Settings
(Power-Save)....................................................114
Changing the Display Language (LANGUAGE) ....115
Changing the Playback Method for Viewing on TV
(VIDEO OUT MODE)........................................116
Chapter 2 Playing back Images on a Com-
puter (Pictures/Movies)
Section 1 Downloading Images to a Computer
(For Windows)
Using the Software Provided .................................118
Software and OS Applicability Table ...............118
System Requirements............................................119
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer 120
Installation..............................................................121
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000......................121
Uninstalling the Software
(For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000) ...................122
For Windows XP..............................................123
Uninstalling the Software
(For Windows XP) ...........................................124
Installing Acrobat Reader....................................... 125
Connecting the Camera to a Computer .................126
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer...............127
For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP................127
How to Use RICOH Gate La..................................128
The RICOH Gate La Window ..........................128
How to Use the Optional settings ....................129
How to Use the Background Illustration Settings. 130
For Downloading Images Directly to Your Computer
from an SD Memory Card ................................ 131
Images in a PC Card....................................... 131
Section 2 Downloading Images to a Computer
(For Macintosh)
Using the Software Provided................................. 133
Software and OS Applicability Table............... 133
System Requirements ........................................... 134
Preparing to Download Images to Your Computer 135
Installation ............................................................. 136
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2.................................. 136
For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.1 ....................... 137
Uninstalling the Software
(For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2) ........................... 138
Uninstalling the Software
(For Mac OS X 10.1.2 to 10.2.1)................. 138
Connecting the Camera to a Computer................. 139
Downloading Pictures to Your Computer .............. 140
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2.2.................................. 141
For Mac OS X ................................................. 142
How to Use RICOH Gate La.................................. 143
The RICOH Gate La Window.......................... 143
How to Use Optional Settings ......................... 144
Section 3 Displaying Thumbnail Images
(How to Use DU-10)
Starting and Exiting DU-10.................................... 146
DU-10 Window ................................................ 146
Exiting DU-10 .................................................. 146
Thumbnail Display Description .............................. 147
Switching the Ordering of Images ......................... 148
Changing the Display Size .................................... 149
Viewing Images in a slide show............................. 150
To View a slide show ...................................... 150
Using Auto slide show..................................... 151
How to Use the slide show Dialog Box ........... 151
Viewing Image Information .................................... 152
Using the File Menu ........................................ 152
Using the Shortcut Menu................................. 152
Displaying the Viewer Screen................................ 153
Viewer Screen................................................. 153
Appendices
A. Specifications .................................................... 155
B. Optional Accessories ........................................ 157
C. SD Memory Card Recording Capacities ........... 157
D. Using Your Camera Abroad.............................. 158
E. Cautions on Use................................................ 158
F. Care and Storage .............................................. 159
G. Troubleshooting ................................................ 160
H. Error Messages................................................. 166
I. About the Warranty and Servicing...................... 167
Ricoh Service Offices ............................................ 170

This section explains how to get your camera ready, from taking it
out of the package to preparing to shoot.
Chapter 1 Using Your Camera
Section 1 Getting Started

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Checking that everything is Packed
The following items should be included with the camera. Please make sure everything was packed.
• In the unlikely event that something is missing or damaged, please contact the store where you purchased
the camera.
• After checking the contents of the warranty card, please keep it in a safe place.
Caplio G3
AV Cable USB Cable
CD-ROM
The software and the operation manual
are included on this CD-ROM.
Quick Start Guide
AA Alkaline Batteries (2) Handstrap
• Other products sold separately: PC Card Adaptor (FM-SD53)
AC Adaptor (AC-4a) Battery Charger(BJ-2)
Rechargeable Battery (DB-43, DB-40)
Optional Accessories
Warranty Card
Attaching the hand strap to
the camera
Thread the tips of the strap through
the camera's strap attachment pegs
and attach them as shown.
Safety Precautions

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Names of Parts
It is necessary to know these in order to understand the explanations in this manual. Check the
following.
①Shutter release button
②Power button
③Mode Dial
④Flash
⑤AF Window
⑥Viewfinder
⑦Speaker
⑧Microphone
⑨Terminal Cover
⑩Lens
⑪USB Terminal
⑫Video Out Terminal
①Auto Focus Lamp
②Viewfinder
③Flash Lamp
④D(Delete)/T(Self-timer) Button
⑤Z(Wide-angle)/9(Thumbnail Display) Button
⑥z(Telephoto)/8(Enlarged View) Button
⑦#/Q(Quick Review) Button
⑧!/F(Flash) Button
⑨$Button
⑩"/N(Macro)Button
⑪EButton
⑫OButton
⑬MButton
⑭LCD Monitor
⑮Battery/Card Cover
⑯Strap Attachment Peg
⑰Power (DC in) Cable Cover
⑱Tripod Screw Hole (underside)
TCamera
Front View
Rear View
Bottom
Rear View
Left Side, looking
from the front
Right Side,
looking from the front

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Turn the Mode Dial to the symbol of the
mode you want to use.
Mode Dial Symbols and Functions
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).
Symbol Mode Name Function
1Setup Mode Allows you to set and confirm camera settings.
2Voice Memo Mode Allows you to record sounds.
3Movie Mode Allows you to record movies.
4Scene Mode Allows you to optimize the camera settings for six different scences.
5Shooting Mode Allows you to shoot still images.
6Playback Mode Allows you to play back your movies and still images or delete them.

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Insert the batteries following these steps.
Make sure the camera power is off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover two steps to open.
Insert the two batteries, making sure they are
facing the correct way.
Inserting the Batteries
When the batteries wear out
Just before the batteries wear out, is displayed on the LCD Monitor. When this happens, replace the
batteries with a fresh set.
• Other batteries, such as manganese dry cell (R6) and Ni-Cd, cannot be used.
• Please remove the batteries if you are not going to use it for a long period of time.
• The batteries may become hot after extended use. Touching the batteries immediately after use could result
in burns to your fingers.
• With AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6), the number of shots may differ depending on the batteries.
The following batteries can be used in the camera. Please choose which kind to use according to your needs.
Below is an indication of the number of images you can take.
The number of shots is based on a temperature of 22 degrees celsius, shooting at 30-second intervals and one out of every
two being shot with the flash.
If you set the camera to the Power-Save mode, the number of shots you can take will increase.
In addition to the batteries, you can use the AC Adaptor (sold separately).
Battery Type Feature
AA Alkaline Batteries
(LR6) (included)
You can obtain them anywhere, so they are convenient for travel.
However, in a low-temperature environment the number of shots you can take will
decrease. Warm the batteries before use.
Rechargeable Battery
(DB-43 or DB-40)
(sold separately)
This is a lithium-ion battery. This is economical because you can recharge it using the
battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately) and use it over and over again. They last a long time,
so they are convenient for travel.
Nickel-Hydrogen Battery
(available in stores)
This is economical because you can recharge it and use it over and over again. Please use
a recharger available in stores.
Battery Type Number of Shots Number of Shots (In the Synchro-Monitor Mode: see p.21)
AA Alkaline Batteries (LR6) approx. 50 approx. 60
Rechargeable Battery approx. 350 approx. 400

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Inserting the rechargeable
battery
Make sure the camera power is off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover two steps to open.
Insert the rechargeable battery.
Close and slide the battery/card cover.
Removing the rechargeable
battery
Make sure the camera power is off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover two steps to open.
Remove the battery.
Close and slide the battery/card cover.
Using the Rechargeable Battery
The DB-43 or DB-40 rechargeable battery (sold separately) is convenient for extended use because it
can be use over and over again.
• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time.
• For recharging the battery, use battery charger BJ-2 (sold separately).

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Using the AC Adaptor
When shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the
AC Adaptor (sold separately) is recommended.
• Be sure to firmly attach cables and plug in cords.
• When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC Adaptor from the camera and the power outlet.
• While in use, if you detach the AC Adaptor or unplug it from the outlet, data may be lost.
Battery for use with
the AC Adaptor
AC Adaptor
Setting up the AC adaptor
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover two steps to open.
Insert the AC Adaptor Battery .
Open the power (DC input) cable cover and
take the cable out.
Close and slide the battery/card cover.
Plug the power cord into an outlet.

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Removing the AC adaptor
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Unplug the power plug from the outlet.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover two steps to open.
Remove the battery.
Close and slide the battery/card cover.

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To turn the camera On
Press the power button
The flash lamp and auto-focus lamp will flash
altermately for several seconds.
To turn the camera Off
To turn the camera Off
Press the power button
Turning the Power On/Off
The camera is switched between On and Off as follows.
Auto Power-off
• If the camera goes unused for a set period of time, it will automatically turn itself off to save power. To use
the camera again, simply press the power switch.
At time of purchase, the Auto Power-off function is set to one minute.
• The Auto Power-off function does not work when connected to your computer.
Power-Save Mode
You can reduce the power consumption of the LCD Monitor and extend the life of your batteries. If you have
activated Power-Save mode, the display on the LCD Monitor will turn off in Shooting Mode. When the LCD
Monitor is dark, turn the SETUP Dial to check the Power-Save mode setting.
For how to change the Auto Power-off time, see p.109.
For how to set the Power-Save Mode, see p.114.

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To set the date and time, follow the steps below.
Make sure the power is on and then turn the
Mode Dial to 1(Setup Mode).
The Setup screen is displayed on the LCD Monitor.
Press the "button to select [DATE
SETTINGS] and then press the Obutton.
Set the year, month, date and time by
pressing !"#$.
If you hold down the !" buttons, you can increase/
decrease the value quickly.
In [FORMAT], choose the Date and Time
format.
Check the display on the bottom of the
screen and then press the Obutton.
Once you have set the date and time, the display
returns to the Setup screen.
Buttons used here
Setting the Date and Time
You can take still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture.
Immediately after purchasing the camera, the date and time settings will not be correct, so be sure to
set the date and time before using this feature.
If the batteries are removed for about two weeks, the date and time settings will be lost. These settings must be
made again.

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Inserting the SD Memory Card
Turn the power off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover one step for card insertion or extraction.
Make sure the card is facing the right way
and then push the card all the way in until it
clicks
Close and slide the battery/card cover.
Inserting the SD Memory Card
You can record the still images and movies you have taken on SD Memory Cards
(available in stores) or in the camera’s internal memory.
When loading the SD Memory Card, take care
not to get any dirt on the card's metal parts.
About where to record
When an SD Memory Card is not inserted, the camera records images in the internal memory; when an SD
Memory Card is inserted, it records images on the SD Memory Card.
When no memory card is loaded
Records to
internal
memory
Records to
SD Memory
Card
When an SD Memory Card is loaded
The internal memory capacity is 8MB.
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 return the
switch to the former position, it is once again possible to erase images and format
the card.
It is recommended to switch to LOCK after recording important images.

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Removing the SD Memory Card
Make sure the camera's power is off.
Slide the battery/card cover to open.
The cover slides two steps.
Slide the cover one step for card insertion or
extraction.
Press the card gently and release it.
The card pops out just a little.
Gently take the card out of the camera.
Close and slide the battery/card cover.

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Symbol Display Contents Refer to
①Flash Flash Off Current flash mode. p.48
Auto
Red-eye reduction
Forced Flash
Slow Synchro
②WHITE BALANCE (No Display)
AUTO
White Balance set value. p.55
Daylight
Overcast
Tungsten light
Fluorescent light
One-push
How to Use the LCD Monitor
The LCD Monitor can be used to view the subject when you are shooting an image, as well as for
playing back movies and still images. Symbols and numbers indicating the camera's status and
settings are displayed on the screen of the LCD Monitor.
Screen Examples when Shooting Pictures
Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode

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Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode
Symbol Display Contents Refer to
③FOCUS (No Display)
AF(Auto-Focus)
Focus set value. p.64
MF(Manual Focus)
Snapshot
(Infinite Telephoto)
④Recording
Destination
Recording to internal memory. p.15
Recording to an SD Memory Card. p.15
⑤Flash Mode Types Still Image Shooting Mode. p.33
Movie Mode. p.42
Multi-Shot Mode. p.39
S Multi-Shot Mode p.39
M Multi-Shot Mode p.39
PORTRAIT Mode. p.36
SPORTS Mode. p.36
LANDSCAPE Mode. p.36
NIGHTSCAPE Mode. p.36
TEXT Mode. p.36
HIGH SENSITIVITY Mode. p.36
2Voice Memo Mode. p.46
⑥INTERVAL Interval Interval Shooting. p.73
⑦Camera Shake May be displayed while adjusting focus. —
⑧Picture Quality Fine Picture Quality setting. p.60
Normal

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Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode
Symbol Display Contents Refer to
⑨Remaining Number of
Still Images
(Value) Number of photos that can be taken with
the current settings.
—
⑩Image Size (Setting Value) Image Size setting. p.60
⑪ISO SETTING (Setting Value) ISO Speed set value. p.68
⑫EXPOSURE COMP. (Setting Value) Exposure compensation set value. p.53
⑬AUTO BRACKET AB Auto-Bracket Shooting. p.70
WB-BKT White Balance Bracket. p.58
⑭SHARPNESS SOFT Sharpness (edge quality) set value. p.69
(No display) Standard
SHARP
⑮Date/Time Date Imprint mode. p.75
⑯TIME EXPOSURE (Setting Value) Indicates exposure time. p.72
⑰Battery Insufficient Capacity Remaining Battery Power. —
⑱Zoom Bar - Zoom status. p.43
⑲PHOTOMETRY (No Display) Multi Light Metering Method. p.66
Center
Spot
⑳Self-timer After 10 Seconds Self-Timer Shooting. p.50
After 2 Seconds
Macro Shooting Macro Shooting. p.45
Aperture Value - Aperture size. —
Shutter Speed - Shutter speed. —
Remaining Recording
Time
(Value) Length of time remaining for shooting with
the current settings.
—
Recording Time (Value) Amount of time recorded. —
• When shooting in particularly bright places, you may not be possible to prevent overexposure. In this case,
the [!AE] symbol will be displayed.
• The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera status while
in use.

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Symbol Display Contents Refer to
①PRINT DPOF specified. p.102
②PROTECT Protected status. p.97
③Playback data source Indicates playback from internal memory. p.84
Indicates playback from an SD Memory Card. p.83
④Mode Types Still Image Mode. p.83
Movie Mode. p.85
2Voice Memo Mode. p.86
⑤Picture Quality Fine Picture Quality setting. p.60
Normal
⑥Number of Playback
Files
The number of the file being played back. —
⑦Total number of files Total number of files recorded. —
⑧Image Size (Setting Value) Image size. p.60
⑨Folder No - Number of the folder in which the file is saved. —
⑩File No - Number of the file being played back. —
⑪Shutter Speed - Shutter speed. —
⑫Aperture Value - Aperture size. —
⑬Battery Insufficient
Capacity
Remaining battery level. p.9
⑭Playback Time (Time) Movie playback time. —
⑮Indicator Elapsed time of movie playback. —
The Screen During Playback
Still Image Mode Movie Mode Voice Memo Mode
• The LCD monitor may display messages to inform you of operational instructions or the camera status while
in use.