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Connecting to a Personal Computer Operation Manual
Connecting to a Personal Computer
Operation Manual
To ensure correct use of your
camera, read this manual
carefully before use. Keep the
manual handy for future use.
RICOH CO., LTD.
3-2-3, Shin-yokohama
Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi
222-8530, Japan
L2172553
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Introduction Ricoh Service Offices Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh RDC-i500. This manual explains the correct handling 3-2-3, Shin-yokohama procedures and precautions for your camera. To ensure the best performance, please Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi read the manual thoroughly before using the camera. Keep the manual handy for quick 222-8530, Japan future reference. http://www.ricoh.co.jp/r_dc Ricoh Co., Ltd. Ricoh Factory Service Center Test Shots 3235 Sunrise Blvd., Suite2 Rancho Cordova, Check
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➜➜ How to Use the Operation Manuals Five operation manuals are supplied with this camera. Use each operation manual as shown below to suit the purpose. Open the package ➜ Read This Before Proceeding! These instructions explain the procedure for checking the contents of the package and loading the battery to enable you to use the camera straightaway. Basic operation Camera Operation Manual This manual explains in detail the preparations to take before using the camera together with the procedures
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CONTENTS How to Use the Operation Manuals...................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Using a Personal Computer.................................................................. 8 What You Can Do Using a PC ............................................................... 8 PC Environment ................................................................................... 10 Connecting Methods ....................................................................
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Chapter 3 Recording Images with the Camera Shooting Still Images .......................................................................... 44 Shooting ............................................................................................... 44 Checking the Image ............................................................................. 47 Saving the Image ................................................................................. 48 Shooting Text Files ...........................
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Direct Upload Settings ........................................................................ 87 Displaying the Direct Upload Dial-Up Accounts .................................. 87 Selecting a Direct Upload Dial-Up Account ......................................... 88 Setting the Send-To Folder Name and Server .................................... 89 Quick Send Settings .......................................................................... 90 Displaying the Quick Send Dial-Up Accounts .....
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Chapter 6 Using the Extension Functions Using the RDC-i Explorer Plug-In ..................................................... 130 Using the RDC-i Mounter.................................................................. 133 Making a Backup File of the Camera Settings ................................. 136 Making a Backup File ......................................................................... 136 Restoring the Backup Settings to the Camera .................................. 138 Using the T
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Chapter 1 Getting Started Using a Personal Computer ..... 8 What You Can Do Using a PC .......8 PC Environment ........................... 10 Connecting Methods .................... 12 Installing the USB Driver ........ 13 For Windows ................................13 For Macintosh ..............................14 Installing the Application Software ...................................15 For Windows ................................15 For Macintosh ..............................17 Connecting the
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Using a Personal Computer The range of available applications can be greatly increased by connecting the camera to a PC. What You Can Do Using a PC By connecting the camera to a PC, you can take advantage of the following functions. Using the Camera Control Functions from the Browser By accessing the camera’s homepage from the PC Web browser, you can use the following functions. Viewing and Saving Images This function enables you to view images recorded in the camera’s storage memory (intern
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Getting Started • To use the Image Capture Guide List Tool Kit, after installing the See software and connecting the camera according to the instructions in the latter half of this chapter, refer to Chapter 5 “Using JOB Navi. Func. Image Capture Guide List”. Using the RDC-i Explorer Plug-In / RDC-i Mounter The RDC-i Explorer Plug-In (Windows) / RDC-i Mounter (Macintosh) are extended functions for copying images stored in the camera onto the hard disk of the PC, or copying image files or settin
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PC Environment To connect the camera to a PC, the PC must meet the following conditions. For a PC running Windows • One of the following Windows programs must be installed. ® Microsoft Windows 98 ® Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition ® Microsoft Windows Me ® Microsoft Windows 2000 • USB port: When you use the USB cable to connect the camera with a PC, the PC must be factory equipped with a USB port guaranteed by the PC manufacturer. • Memory: Windows 98/SE: 32 MB or more (recommended 96 MB or
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Getting Started For Macintosh • If you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a Macintosh equipped with a standard USB port, a MacOS 8.6~9.1 operating system must be installed. • CPU: PowerPC • Memory: 96 MB or more • Hard disk space: 6 MB or more • To access the camera from the Web browser, Internet Explorer Note (version 5), Netscape Communicator (version 4.7) or other Web 1 browser must be installed. • To use the TWAIN function, application software compatible with TWAIN is required. •
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Connecting Methods The camera can be connected to the PC by one of the following methods. Decide which method you will use. (Connect the camera after the software has been installed.) Connecting the Camera to the USB Port This method is for connecting the camera to the PC using the USB cable, supplied with the camera. USB cable supplied Connecting the Camera to a Network You can connect the camera to an existing network (LAN by Ethernet, etc.) using the recommended LAN card. This method is u
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Getting Started Installing the USB Driver This section explains how to install the software for connecting the camera to the PC by USB cable. Follow these instructions only if connecting the camera to the PC by USB cable. Important • Do not connect the camera to the PC until the software has been Note 1 installed, otherwise installation will not proceed smoothly. When you have established a connection, click [Cancel] on a plug & play window that appears and remove the USB cable. For Windows If y
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• Updated information on installation is provided in the [Readme] file in Note the [Usb drvs] folders. If necessary, refer to this information. • When you connect/remove the USB cable or cancel installation before installing the USB driver, the cable may be recognized as an unknown device for a PC. Refer to page 166 “Troubleshooting” for troubleshooting. For Macintosh If you are using a Macintosh, install the USB driver as follows. A Turn the PC on. When the Macintosh is up and running, proceed
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Getting Started Installing the Application Software This section explains how to install the various application software for using the camera. For Windows Install the application software for Windows. 1 Installing RDC-i Software • This procedure will install the following items: RDC-i Explorer Plug-In, Note RDC-i Direct upload, RDC-i virtual server process, RDC-i TWAIN Driver, RDC-i Signature transfer. Use the custom installation to install only the specified items. Note that the RDC-i Signat
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Installing QuickTime • QuickTime is software for viewing a motion picture recorded with the Note camera. • If QuickTime 4 has already been installed on the PC, this procedure is not necessary. A Check that the PC is turned on. B Check that the CD-ROM supplied is inserted in the CD-ROM drive of the PC. C Double-click on [My Computer] and then double-click on the CD- ROM. Next, double click on the [QuickTime] folder. D Double-click on [QuickTime Installer]. Installation of the QuickTime software
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Getting Started D Double-click on [Setup]. The Image Capture Guide List Tool Kit installer will start up. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. • You can choose whichever kit (Excel or Word) you need. Note 1 For Macintosh This section explains how to install the application software for Macintosh. Installing the RDC-i Mounter A Check that the PC is turned on. B Check that the CD-ROM supplied is inserted in the CD-ROM drive of the PC. C Double-click on the CD-ROM, then double click o
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C Double-click on the CD-ROM, then double-click on [RDC-i TWAIN Inst]. Installation of the TWAIN driver will start. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. Installing QuickTime • QuickTime is a software required for viewing a motion picture file with Note a camera. • This procedure is not required if QuickTime 4 has already been installed on your Macintosh. A Check that the PC is turned on. B Check that the CD-ROM supplied is inserted in the CD-ROM drive of the PC. C Double-click on t
