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Camera User Guide
This manual is for Caplio GX100 and
Caplio GX100 VF KIT. Caplio GX100
VF KIT is supplied with an LCD
viewfinder (VF-1).
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 o
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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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Using These Manuals The following two manuals are included with your Caplio GX100/ Caplio GX100 VF KIT. “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
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Key Features Wide-angle zoom lens can capture wide- angle pictures This camera has a compact body only 25 mm thick, featuring a 24-mm* (Wide-angle) to 72-mm* (Telephoto) 3× optical zoom lens that covers a wide range of shooting. The wide-angle lens is great for capturing buildings, landscape scenes, group photos, and more. *Equivalent to that on a 35mm camera Camera shake correction function reduces blurring (P.106) The camera comes with a camera shake correction function to allow you to
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Aperture priority mode, manual exposure mode, and program shift mode for fine-tuned adjustments You can manually set the aperture value and shutter speed. This small, compact, and lightweight camera has advanced modes that rival those of digital SLR cameras. Power your camera in one of three ways (P.25) You can power the camera in one of three ways for convenient shooting anytime, anywhere. Use the supplied large-capacity rechargeable battery for long periods of shooting and playback.
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Easily customize your favorite shooting settings with my settings mode (P.76) You can customize two groups of settings, and then turn the mode dial to MY1 or MY2 to shoot with those registered settings. Skew correction mode helps straighten skewed images (P.46) In skew correction mode, a rectangular object shot at an angle can be straightened to look as if it were shot squarely. With the simple touch of a button, you can straighten skewed images of objects such as a message board, a dis
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Contents Using These 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 Optional Accessorie
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Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ............................... 59 Maximizing the LCD Monitor Brightness.................................................61 Histogram................................................................................................61 Advanced Operations 63 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions 64 Using the ADJ. Lever ................................................................
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Inserting the Date into a Still Image (DATE IMPRINT)................ 99 Changing the Exposure (EXPOSURE COMP.)......................... 100 Using Natural and Artificial Lighting (WHITE BALANCE).......... 101 Setting the White Balance Manually (MANUAL SETTINGS)................103 Changing the Sensitivity (ISO SETTING).................................. 104 Using the Camera Shake Correction Function to Prevent Camera Shake (CAMERA SHAKE COR).............................. 106 Returning the Shooting
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5 Changing Camera Settings 134 SETUP Menu ............................................................................ 134 Using the SETUP Menu........................................................................135 Preparing the SD Memory Card (FORMAT [CARD]) ................ 137 Formatting the Internal Memory (FORMAT [INT. MEM.]).......... 138 Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor (LCD BRIGHTNESS)............................................................. 139 Registering Custom Set
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6 Downloading Images to Your Computer 164 For Windows ............................................................................. 164 Using the Caplio Software CD-ROM.....................................................165 System Requirements for Using Caplio Software CD-ROM .................169 Installing the Software Required for Handling the Camera and Images..............................................................................................170 Installing the DeskTopBinder Lite .
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Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List......................................12 Camera System and Accessories ...........................................................16 Names of Parts.................................17 How to Use the Mode Dial...............19 How to Use the Up-down Dial and ADJ. Lever ........................................20 LCD Monitor Display .......................22 Getting Ready .............................
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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 GX100 Handstrap The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger Hot Shoe Cover Included with the camera. USB Cable Lens Cap Used to connect the camera to a Lens Cap Strap computer or direct print- compatible printer. AV Cable Used to view your images on a TV. 12
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Camera User Safety Caplio Software Guide Precautions CD-ROM The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. (This booklet) Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attaching the handstrap to the camera Thread the small end of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera and loop the ends as shown. Attaching the lens cap str
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4c) LCD Viewfinder (VF-1) Used for power supply from a Caplio GX100 VF KIT is supplied household outlet to the camera. with an LCD viewfinder (VF-1). For Use this adapter for long periods of details on using the LCD playback or when transferring viewfinder, see the documentation images to a computer. that came with the LCD viewfinder. Rechargeable Battery (DB-60) Wide Conversion Lens (DW-6
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attaching the neck strap and lens cap to the camera Remove the end of the neck strap (GS-1) from the connector and attach it as shown in the figure. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • For information on optional accessories, see P.198. • For the latest in
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Camera System and Accessories External Flash LCD Viewfinder Soft Case * (VF-1) (SC-45) Attach to the hot shoe. Attach to the hot shoe. Neck Strap (GS-1) Remove the ring cap before attaching. Connect to the USB terminal. 43 mm Hood & Adapter Cable Switch (HA-2) (CA-1) Filter 43 mm Rechargeable Battery (DB-60) 19-mm Wide (supplied) Conversion Lens (DW-6) Battery Charger (BJ-6) (supplied) AC Adapter (AC-4c) Optional C
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Names of Parts Camera Front View 93 1 2 4 586 79 16 10 11 14 15 12 13 Item Name Refer to 1 Up-down Dial P.20 2 Mode Dial P.19 3 Shutter Release Button P.36 4 POWER Button P.32 5 Flash Cover P.44 6 Hot Shoe P.16, 198 7 F (Flash) OPEN Switch P.44 8 Fn (Function) Button P.67 9 Strap Eyelet P.13 10 Microphone - 11 AF Window - 12 Ring Cap Removal Button P.15 13 Lens P.36 14 AF auxiliary light P.50, 151 15 Ring Cap P.15 16 Flash P.44 1
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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Rear View 2 15 5 6 ADJ. VF/LCD 7 8 9 1 3 4 10 11 16 14 13 12 17 18 19 20 21 Item Name Refer to 1 LCD Monitor P.22 2 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.38, 42 3 AV Output Terminal P.126 4 USB Terminal P.129, 178 5 VF/LCD Button P.59 6 ADJ. Lever P.64 7 z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button P.42, 53 8 Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.42, 53 9 !/MODE Button P.46 10 $/F (Flash) Button P.44 11 MENU/OK Button P.79, 113, 135 12 O (DI
