User manual RICOH CAPLIO GX100

[. . . ] 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 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. This section provides a basic overview of how to turn on the camera, take pictures and play back pictures. Advanced Operations Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. This section provides more detailed information about the functions used to take pictures and play back pictures, as well as information on how to customize the camera settings, print pictures, and use the camera with a computer. Note Do not connect the USB cable yet! If you connect the camera to a computer through the USB cable before installing the provided software on the computer, the software required for connection between camera and computer may not be installed correctly. Be sure to connect the camera to your computer after installing the provided software. (GP. 164) Preface This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use. [. . . ] Recording continues until you press the shutter release button again. 3 Press the shutter release button to finish recording the movie. Caution-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------· While shooting movies, operation sounds may be recorded. · The maximum recording time per shooting depends on the size of your SD memory card. (GP. 111) Even if you are within the maximum recording time, recording may end depending on your card. · The camera shake correction function does not work in movie mode. When the mode dial is switched to 3 (movie mode) while the camera shake correction function is on, E disappears from the LCD monitor. 109 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------· The flash cannot be used. · While shooting movies, only digital zoom can be used. (GP. 42) · When the shutter release button is pressed in Step 2, the camera focuses on the subject. · The remaining recording time may not change uniformly because it is recalculated from the remaining memory capacity during movie recording. · Use the shooting setting menu to set the image size (GP. 80) and frame rate (GP. 110) of movies. · The shooting setting menu items for movie mode differ from those in still image mode. (GP. 78) · A high speed memory card is recommended when shooting for long periods. 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies Setting the Frame Rate (FRAME RATE) You can select the number of shot frames per second (frame rate) in movie mode. 1 2 3 4 5 Turn the mode dial to 3 (movie mode). Press the MENU/OK button. · The shooting setting menu is displayed. Press the " button to select [FRAME RATE] and press the $ button. Press the !" buttons to select [30FPS] or [15FPS]. Press the MENU/OK button, or press the # button and then the MENU/OK button. · The setting appears on the screen. Movie frames---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Movies consist of many frames whose images appear to be moving when displayed at high speed. 110 Note ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------· Movie recording time may vary depending on the capacity of the recording destination (internal memory or SD memory card), shooting conditions, and the type and manufacturer of the SD memory card. · The table below shows the approximate recording time. Internal 64 MB Memory 24 s 57 s 12 s 1 min 16 s 39 s 28 s 2 min 58 s 1 min 31 s 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1 min 56 s 58 s 5 min 59 s 3 min 4s 3 min 51 s 1 min 56 s 11 min 57 s 6 min 7s 7 min 46 s 3 min 55 s 24 min 5s 12 min 19 s 14 min 57 s 7 min 31 s 46 min 19 s 23 min 42 s 2 GB 30 min 24 s 15 min 19 s 94 min 11 s 48 min 13 s 4 GB 59 min 42 s 30 min 4s 184 min 57 s 94 min 40 s 640 × 480 (15 FPS) 640 × 480 (30 FPS) 320 × 240 (15 FPS) 320 × 240 (30 FPS) 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies 111 Playing Back Movies To playback movies, follow the steps below. 1 2 2 Shooting/Playing Back Movies Press the 6 (Playback) button. · The last shot taken is displayed. · The first frame of the movie is displayed as a still image. Select the movie you want to view using the #$ buttons. · Press the $ button to display the next file. · Press the # button to display the previous file. 3 Press the ADJ. lever. START · Playback begins. The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the screen. Fast Forward Rewind Pause/Playback Slow Playback Slow Rewind Next Frame Previous Frame Volume Adjustment Press the z button during playback. Press and hold the z button during pause. Press and hold the Z button during pause. [. . . ] 46 Three-frame view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Tripod screw hole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 U Up-down dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 20 USB cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]