Ricoh Caplio Utility for Macintosh User manual

Caplio Utility
for Macintosh
Operation Manual
English
To ensure correct use of the product, read this manual
carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future
use.

Introduction
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What You Can Do Using This Software
Download images, Sound file and motion pictures and transfer files to the
camera
By connecting the camera to a Macintosh, you can download recorded images, Sound file and
motion pictures onto the Macintosh, and you can also transfer images, Sound file (WAV files)
and motion picture files (AVI file) stored in the Macintosh to the camera.

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Contents
What You Can Do Using This Software........................................................1
Chapter 1 Preparing the Software.................................................... 3
Explanation of Software ................................................................................3
System Environment .....................................................................................5
Installing the Software...................................................................................6
Deleting the Software..................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh....................... 11
Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh using the USB Cable ..................11
Disconnecting the USB Cable....................................................................12
Chapter 3 Using Caplio Utility ........................................................ 13
Starting Caplio Utility ..................................................................................13
Exiting Caplio Utility ................................................................................................ 14
Saving Camera Files in the Macintosh .......................................................15
Transferring Files From the Macintosh to the Camera................................17

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Chapter
Preparing the Software
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Preparing the Software
This chapter explains the preparations required to use the supplied software, such as the
necessary system environment, installation of Caplio Utility, etc.
The following window is displayed when the CD-ROM is opened.
Explanation of Software
■
Caplio RR1 Installer
Open the CD-ROM and you will find the [Caplio RR1 Software] Installer. To install the
software listed below, click on the Installer.
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See “Installing the Software” (p.6).
If you select Easy installation, the USB Driver is automatically installed. If you select
Custom installation, the USB Driver is automatically installed when you install Caplio
Utility or TWAIN Driver.
Software Description
Caplio Utility This software enables you to save files recorded with the camera in
the Macintosh, or transfer files stored in the Macintosh to the camera.
TWAIN Driver This software is for downloading still images recorded with the
camera directly from the TWAIN application.
USB Driver By installing the USB Driver, you can connect the camera to a
Macintosh using the USB interface and use Caplio Utility and
TWAIN Driver.
Caplio RR1
Installer
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■ Other Folders
• For futher details concerning the above software, refer to the Readme or Help of the relevant
software.
Software Description
QuickTime Folder
QuickTime 4 This folder contains QuickTime 4.1.2.
MGI Folder
MGI PhotoSuite This folder contains MGI PhotoSuite.
This software is a well-rounded photo editing package that delivers
extensive multimedia file playback and online imaging service
support.
Note

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Preparing the Software
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System Environment
The following environment is required to use Caplio Utility.
• QuickTime 4.1.2 or later is required to open text mode files (TIFF-MMR) recorded with the
Ricoh digital camera.
• If you are using files containing a large volume of data such as motion picture or non-
compressed files, allocate sufficient application memory for Caplio Utility.
• Mac OS X is not supported.
Operating system Mac OS 8.6, 9.0.4, 9.1
Macintosh Macintosh with a USB port
Memory 96 MB or more (128 MB or more recommended)
Memory required 32 MB or more application memory without using the
compression utility
Available HD space for
installation
10 MB or more (for installation)
100 MB or more (for operation)
Display resolution 640 × 480 dots or more (800 × 600 dots or more recommended)
Display colors 256 or more (32000 or more recommended)
CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive compatible with the above Macintosh
USB port USB port compatible with the above Macintosh
Note

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Installing the Software
This section explains how to install the necessary software, such as Caplio Utility and
USB Driver for connecting the camera to a Macintosh.
Exit all other applications before following the procedures below to install the software.
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To install the Caplio RR1 Software
1
Turn the Macintosh on.
2
Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the camera in the CD-
ROM drive.
The CD-ROM icon will appear on the desktop and the window will open.
3
Double-click on the installer icon.
The installer will start up and the initial screen will be displayed.
This section explains the installation procedure by the standard installation
method.

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Preparing the Software
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4
Click on [Caplio RR1 Software].
5
Select [Easy Install] and click on [Install].
1 Easy Install
Caplio Utility and USB Driver will be installed.
2 Custom Install
Only the selected software will be installed.
If you select [Custom Install], the Custom Install screen will be displayed.
Choose the software that you want to install and select [Install].
The [Choose a Folder] window will be displayed.
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Choose the destination folder and click on [Choose].
If you want to create a new folder in which to install the software, select [New].
Installation will be performed and when completed, a message will be
displayed.
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7
Select [Restart].
The Macintosh will be restarted.
If you do not want to restart the Macintosh straightaway, select [Quit], and if
you want to perform further installations, select [Continue].
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To Install QuickTime
QuickTime 4.1.2 or later is required to open text mode files (TIFF-MMR) recorded with
the camera.
1
Turn the Macintosh on.
2
Insert the CD-ROM supplied with the camera into the CD-
ROM drive.
The CD-ROM icon will be displayed on the desktop and the window will open.
3
Open the [QuickTime] folder.
If you select [Custom Install], the screen for selecting the software will be
displayed.
You can select the software that you want to install.
Tips