Communication/Internet Operation Manual RICOH CO., LTD. 3-2-3, Shin-yokohama Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi 222-8530, Japan L2172552 Communication/Internet Operation Manual To ensure correct use of your camera, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future use.
Introduction Ricoh Service Offices Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh RDC-i500. This manual explains the correct handling procedures and precautions for your camera. To ensure the best performance, please read the manual thoroughly before using the camera. Keep the manual handy for quick future reference. Ricoh Co., Ltd. 3-2-3, Shin-yokohama Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi 222-8530, Japan http://www.ricoh.co.
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.
CONTENTS How to Use the Operation Manuals ...................................................... 1 Functional Contents .............................................................................. 6 Chapter 1 Before Using the Communication and Internet Functions Camera Communication and Internet Functions ................................ 10 Internet Function .................................................................................. 10 Other Communication Function ..................................
Setting a Preset Memo ........................................................................ 41 Checking a Preset Memo ..................................................................... 41 Setting Quick Send ............................................................................. 43 Setting Operation ................................................................................. 43 Setting Direct Upload ..........................................................................
Chapter 5 Using the Communication and Internet Functions Using the Communication and Internet Functions ............................. 82 Types of Functions ............................................................................... 82 Using E-Mail ........................................................................................ 83 Displaying the E-mail Menu ................................................................. Composing Mail ...........................................................
Tips Terms for Communication Settings .................................................. 21 PPP ................................................................................................... 26 IP Address and Domain Name ......................................................... 26 Name Server ..................................................................................... 26 SMTP and POP ................................................................................. 34 FTP .....................
Functional Contents Choose the function you want to use and follow the procedure on each page. When You Use the Quick Send ... This function allows you to send an image simply by using the e-mail. Chapter 2 Setting the Communication Function (Setup Mode) • Setting a Dial-Up Account → P.24 • Setting the E-Mail Function → P.33 • Registering an Address in the Address Book → P.38 • Setting Quick Send → P.43 ➜ Chapter 3 Connecting Communication Equipment • → P.
When You Use the Direct Upload ... This function allows you to transfer the image directly to a PC. Chapter 2 Setting the Communication Function (bMode) • Setting a Dial-Up Account → P.24 • Setting Direct Upload → P.47 ➜ Connecting to a Personal Computer (a separate volume) • Chapter 7, “Setting the Receiving PC for Direct Upload” * This section describes how to configure the receiving computer ➜ Chapter 3 Connecting Communication Equipment • → P.
When You Check the Received Mail or Use the other Mail Functions ... This function allows you to send and receive mails. Chapter 2 Setting the Communication Function (Setup Mode) • Setting a Dial-Up Account → P.24 • Setting the E-Mail Function → P.33 ➜ Chapter 3 Connecting Communication Equipment • → P.55 ➜ Chapter 5 Using the Comunication and Internet Function ( • Using E-Mail → P.
1 Chapter Before Using the Communication and Internet Functions Camera Communication and Internet Functions ................... 10 Internet Function .......................... 10 Other Communication Function ... 11 The Internet .............................. 12 What is the Internet? .................... 12 Using the Internet with This Camera ........................................ 12 How the Internet Works ................ 13 Requirements for Accessing the Internet ......................................
Camera Communication and Internet Functions The camera’s communication and Internet functions enable you to take advantage of the following useful functions. Internet Function ● Sending Images by E-Mail You can send and receive e-mail. This function is useful for sending images as an attachment. → P.73 “Sending Images as an Attachment”, → P.83 “Using E-Mail” Note • You can send an image by a simple few steps procedure using the quick send function. → P.
Other Communication Function ● Sending Images to a Computer You can upload images recorded in the camera directly to a folder in the computer (server). You can use this function, for example, to send images which you have taken while being away from your office. → P.70 “Sending Images Directly to a Computer” → P.
The Internet This section gives you an idea of how the Internet works and what you can do with this product on the Internet. What is the Internet? When a computer is connected to other computers, this is called a computer network. There are many such networks all over the world. These networks can be connected to each other by telephone line. The world’s largest computer network connected in this way is the Internet.
Note • The Internet uses an information system called WWW (World Wide Web) or simply Web. Web information is supplied in the form of pages and the homepage serves as the gateway to the Web pages. How the Internet Works This section provides a simple explanation of how the Web page works and how to send and receive e-mail. ● Web Page If you request to see a Web page, the request is delivered to the server storing the Web page in question via the Internet.
● E-Mail Sending : When a message is uploaded, it is sent first to the outgoing mail server, and from there via the Internet to the receiver’s incoming mail server. Each person has their own mail box in their incoming mail server and the message is stored in the appropriate box. Receiving : The receiver can get the message from the mail box by going to their incoming mail server.
Provider ● Making a Contract with a Provider The provider is the company which provides the service of connecting you to the Internet. Individual access to the Internet requires a contract with a provider. When you make such a contract, you will be supplied with the necessary information for accessing the Internet.
Flow Chart The following chart shows the general flow of operation, from preparation to actual use of the communication and Internet functions. Set the Communication Function ➜ Set the mode dial to [SET] (Setup mode) and set the communication function. You will need the information supplied by the provider or system administrator. → P.17 “Chapter 2” Connect the Communication Equipment ➜ Connect the camera to the communication card. → P.55 “Chapter 3” Preparations are now complete.
Chapter 2 Setting the Communication Function Preparations and Operation Flow .......................................... 18 Registering an Address in the Address Book .......................... 38 Operation Flow Chart ................... 18 Have You Made a Contract With a Provider? ...................................... 20 Preparing Information before Setting .......................................... 20 Setting items for Communications .......................... 22 Registering a New Address ..........
Preparations and Operation Flow In order to use the camera’s communication and Internet functions, you need to make a number of settings. Operation Flow Chart The following four communication and Internet functions can be used on this camera. The setting operation flow differs depending on the function. Refer to the flow chart on the following page and follow the sequence for setting the desired function.
: items must be set : items should be set as required *: items that can be set by using the camera. Other Communication Function Internet Function E-Mail FTP Upload ➜ ➜ ➜ “Setting a Dial-Up Account”* → P.24 (Not needed when the camera is on a LAN) Direct Upload ➜ Quick Send “Setting a Dial-Up Account”* → P.24 2 Setting the Communication Function ➜ ➜ “Setting the E-Mail Function”* → P.33 ➜ ➜ “Registering an Address in the Address Book” → P.
Have You Made a Contract With a Provider? To use the Internet function (Quick Send, E-mail, FTP Upload), you must have a contract with a provider. If you do not already have one, make the contract first before making the communication settings. Important Note • To use Internet e-mail, you will need a mail account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that uses SMTP, POP protocols with DNS. Some ISPs such as America Online™ may not fully support the requirements and cannot be used with the RDC-i500.
Tips Terms for Communication Settings The terms used for the settings may vary depending on the provider. The following examples are given for reference.
Setting items for Communications This chapter explains how to set the following items depending on the information provided by the Internet service provider or the network administrator. Easier settings can be made on a PC. Some of the settings can be set on the camera. (앪: YES, ×: NO) See • P.112 “Character Input” ● Setting the dial-up account (P.
● Setting the address book (P.38) Setting item Name First name E-mail Telephone number Remarks Camera × × × × × PC 앪 앪 앪 앪 앪 Camera × PC 앪 Camera 앪 앪 앪 PC 앪 앪 앪 Camera 앪 × × PC 앪 앪 앪 Camera × × × × 앪 앪 PC 앪 앪 앪 앪 앪 앪 ● Setting the preset memo (P.41) Setting item Preset memo 2 Setting item E-mail address Dial-up account Image size Setting the Communication Function ● Setting the Quick Send (P.43) ● Setting the Direct Upload (P.
Setting a Dial-Up Account This section explains how to set the telephone number, server name, etc. for accessing the Internet. Note • If you want to connect directly to an office computer (server) and perform a Direct Upload, set the telephone number, server name, etc. in the same way. → P.27 ~ • You can also set or edit a dial-up account with your PC. → “Dial-Up Account Settings” in the ‘Connecting to a Personal Computer’ operation manual.
● Dial Type If you are using an ordinary telephone line, choose the type of line. Select either TONE or PULSE. The factory default setting is TONE. If you are using a mobile phone, leave the setting on TONE. • TONE : Short beeps are heard when dialing • PULSE : Long beeps are heard when dialing Note • If the type of telephone line is not correctly set, no connection will be made. If you do not know which type of telephone line you use, contact the telephone company.
● IP Address This is the IP address for the camera. The factory default setting is blank. Setting of the IP address is not required for normal use as it is automatically assigned by the server. Only set the IP address if you have been supplied with an address by the provider or system administrator. Tips PPP Normally when you access the Internet, a public network is used for dial-up IP connection. The protocol used at this time is PPP (Point-toPoint Protocol).
● Dial Type Choose the type of line you are using. Select either TONE or PULSE. The factory default setting is TONE. If you are using an ISDN or mobile phone, leave the setting on TONE. • TONE : Short beeps are heard when dialing • PULSE : Long beeps are heard when dialing Note • If the type of telephone line is not correctly set, no connection will be made. If you do not know which type of telephone line you use, contact the telephone company.
Select [Control Panels] → [File Sharing] from the Apple menu and click [Start/ Stop] tab. For the PPP account, input the user name you have set in [Owner Name]. Note • The above explanation is MacOS 9 based. The procedure for the previous versions than MacOS 9 varies. ● PPP Password This is the password for connecting the computer. Input the password in letters.
Select [Control Panels] → [File Sharing] from the Apple menu and click [Start/ Stop] tab. For the PPP account, input the user name you have set in [Owner Name]. Note • The above explanation is MacOS 9 based. The procedure for the previous versions than MacOS 9 varies. 2 ● Primary Name Server Setting the Communication Function ● Secondary Name Server Leave blank. ● IP Address This is the IP address for the camera. Setting is not required.
C Select [DIAL UP ACCT.] and press the button. The dial-up account setting screen will be displayed. D Select [ADD] and press the button. The dial-up account setting menu will be displayed. E Set each item. There are nine setting items. See • P.24, P.26 “Items for Dial-Up Setting” • “Character Input” and “How to Select the Items” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual F When you have finished making the settings, press the ENTER button.
Changing a Dial-Up Account You can change a dial-up account that has already been registered. A Display the dial-up account setting screen. See • P.29 “Setting a Dial-Up Account” Steps A to C B Choose the setting you wish to change from [DIAL-UP ACCOUNT] and press the button. 2 Note • If the dial-up account you want is not displayed, use or buttons to display the desired dial-up account. C Edit the settings. There are nine setting items.
Deleting a Dial-Up Account You can delete an unwanted dial-up account. A Display the dial-up account setting screen. See • P.29 “Setting a Dial-Up Account” Steps A to C B Choose the name you wish to delete from [DIAL-UP ACCOUNT] and then press the button. Important Note • Once a setting has been deleted, it cannot be restored. Make sure that you want to delete a setting before you do so. C Press the shutter release button. The selected dial-up setting will be deleted.
Setting the E-Mail Function This section explains how to set the conditions for sending and receiving mail. Note • You can also set up or edit an mail environment with your PC. → “E-Mail Settings” in the ‘Connecting to a Personal Computer’ operation manual”. Setting the Mail Environment First set the mail environment. 2 ■ Mail Environment Settings ● SMTP Server This is the outgoing mail server for storing uploaded mail temporarily. Input the server name supplied by the provider or system administrator.
Tips SMTP and POP SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is the protocol used when sending mail between computers. POP (Post Office Protocol) is the protocol used when receiving mail from the mail server. ● Mail Address This is the equivalent of a name and address used to identify each person when using e-mail. The address is made up of two parts with an @ mark in the middle. Example: testname@testnet.co.
● Maximum Mail Size to be Downloaded You can set the mail size so that mail over a preset size is not downloaded. Use the · buttons to specify the size in 1 KB units in the range of 0 ~ 300 KB. If zero is set, no mail will be downloaded. The factory default setting is [64 KB]. Note • The large size of mail may not be downloaded eventually. ● Saving Copies of Outgoing Mail You can set whether or not you want a copy of outgoing mail to be saved in the SENT MAILS after it has been uploaded.
C Select [EMAIL SETTINGS] and press the button. The mail environment setting screen will be displayed. D Set each item. There are twelve setting items. See • P.33 “Mail Environment Settings” • “Character Input” and “How to Select the Items” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual E When setting the dial-up account, select [DIAL-UP ACCOUNT] and press the button. • Setting a dial-up account → P.
F When you have finished making the settings, press the ENTER button. The screen will return to the email settings (Step D). G Press the CANCEL button. The screen will return to the Setup menu. ■ Selecting a Dial-Up Account You can select a registered dial-up account for sending e-mail. A Select [DIAL-UP ACCOUNT] and button. press the 2 Setting the Communication Function The setting screen of the dial-up account will be displayed. B Using the and buttons, choose the desired dial-up account.
Registering an Address in the Address Book You can register information about work colleagues or friends in the address book. You can select a registered mail address in [SEND TO] when sending an e-mail. Note • You can register up to a maximum of 50 addresses in the address book. Registering a New Address ■ Address Book Settings Input the following 5 items in the address book. ● NAME Input the family name of the person you wish to register.
■ Setting Addresses You can set new addresses, edit or delete existing addresses with your PC. → “Address Book Settings” in the ‘Connecting to a Personal Computer’ operation manual”. 2 Setting the Communication Function Checking the Address Book Check the address book that has been registered in your camera. A Set the mode dial to [SET]. The Setup menu will be displayed. B Select [COMMUNICATION SETTINGS] and press the button. The communication settings menu will be displayed.
E Check the address. There are five setting items. See • P.38 “Address Book Settings” F When you have finished checking the address, press the ENTER button. G Press the CANCEL button. The screen will return to the communication settings menu. H Press the CANCEL button again. The screen will return to the Setup menu.
Setting a Preset Memo You can register frequently used phrases such as “Thank you for your cooperation” and “I am sending an image” as preset memos. You can specify the preset memos registered here in the message. Note • You can register a maximum of 30 preset memos. Setting a Preset Memo You can set new preset memos or edit or delete existing preset memos with your PC. → “Preset Memo Settings” in the ‘Connecting to a Personal Computer’ operation manual”.
C Select [PRESET MEMO] and press the button. Preset memos will be displayed. D Using the and buttons, choose the preset memo you want to check. E When you have finished checking the preset memo, press the ENTER button. F Press the CANCEL button. The screen will return to the Setup menu.
Setting Quick Send The quick send function is useful for sending an image quickly through the Play mode. It is useful for sending a specified image to the same destination. In order to use this function, you need to set the destination and dial-up account beforehand. See • P.24 “Setting a Dial-Up Account”, P.33 “Setting the E-Mail Function” and P.
■ Setting an Address Using the Address Book This function allows you to select an address from the address book. A Select [SEND TO] from the Quick Send Setting screen and press the button. The address list will be displayed. B Choose the address you want to set from [SEND TO]. The selected address will be displayed in [MAIL ADDRESS]. Note • If the address has not yet been set, set the address first. → P.38 “Registering a New Address” C Press the ENTER button.
C Press the ENTER button. The selected dial-up account will be displayed on the Quick Send Address Setup screen (Step A). Note • If the dial-up account has not been registered, register it first. → P.24 “Setting a Dial-Up Account” ■ Setting an Image Size This function enables you to set the size of the image to be sent. Choose the appropriate size according to whether you want to give priority to image quality or to speed.
Note • The large size of the captured images will take much time to send. It is recommended to reduce the size to shorten the time required to send the image. The factory default setting is 1/6. • Changing the image size here does not affect the original size of the image recorded in the camera. ● Image Size Refer to the table below for the number of pixels after you have changed the image size. Size (No.
Setting Direct Upload Direct upload refers to dialing the office computer (server) and sending files directly from the camera to a folder in the server. This section explains how to set the dial-up account and server name used for direct upload. Note • The modem connected to the server will be called up as a matter of fact. Setting Direct Upload ■ Direct Upload Settings 2 The following 3 items are set in this section. Note • If the dial-up account has not been registered, register it first. → P.
Important Note • Take care to specify the folder correctly. Incorrect input of the folder will result in an error as the folder will be deemed not to exist. Leave blank. The file will be sent to the folder you specify in the receiving computer. ■ Setting Operation You can enter new direct upload settings, or edit or delete existing direct upload settings with your PC. → “Direct Upload Settings” in the ‘Connecting to a Personal Computer’ operation manual.
Checking Direct Upload Settings Check direct upload settings that have been registered in your camera. A Set the mode dial to [SET]. The Setup menu will be displayed. B Select [COMMUNICATION SETTINGS] and press the button. The communication settings menu will be displayed. C Select [DIRECT UPLOAD] and press button. the 2 Setting the Communication Function The direct upload settings screen will be displayed. D Check each setting. See • P.
Setting FTP Upload You can upload an HTML file in which an image is embedded and its original images to the server where the Web page is saved. This section explains how to set the dial-up account and server name for uploading. Setting FTP Upload ■ FTP Upload Settings The following 6 items are set in this section. ● FTP Server Address Specify the server to which the file is to be sent. (Example: ftp.testnet.com or xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) ● Destination Folder Specify the folder to which the file is to be sent.
Tips FTP FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is the protocol used when forwarding a file on the Internet. URL URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator and is similar to an address showing where a Web page is located. Ex : http://www.testnet.com/index.html Protocol Sub name domain name Domain name File name The domain name is the name of an organization and is generally the name of the provider. “www.” is not always required.
Checking FTP Upload Settings Check the FTP upload settings that have been registered in your camera. A Set the mode dial to [SET]. The Setup menu will be displayed. B Select [COMMUNICATION SETTINGS] and press the The communication settings menu will be displayed. C Select [FTP UPLOAD] and press the button. The FTP upload setting screen will be displayed. D Check each setting. There are six setting items. See • P.
F When you have finished checking the FTP upload settings, press the ENTER button. The screen will return to the communication settings menu. G Press the CANCEL button. The screen will return to the Setup menu.
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Chapter 3 Connecting Communication Equipment Connecting the Camera to Communication Card .............. 56 Connecting the Camera to an Ordinary Telephone Line .............. 56 Removing the Communication Card ............................................ 59 Checking the Modem Settings ....................................
Connecting the Camera to Communication Card This section explains how to connect the camera to communication card. Connecting the Camera to an Ordinary Telephone Line This section explains how to connect the camera to an ordinary telephone line. Important Note • To be able to connect the camera to an ordinary telephone line, you need to purchase a CF type communication card from a computer dealer. For details of our recommended communication cards, refer to the separate list of Compatible Products.
■ Connecting Operation Important Note • Make sure that the camera is turned off before inserting the communication card in the camera. If the power is left on, it may result in failure of the communication card or malfunction of the camera. A Remove the telephone connection cable (modular cable) from the modular jack on the wall. Note • If the connection jack for the telephone is not a modular jack, it will need to be converted to a modular jack. Contact your telephone company for further details.
F Insert the end of the modular cable into the modular jack. Insert the connector fully into the jack until it clicks into position. G Check the modem settings. → P.60 “Checking the Modem Settings” Connecting operation is now completed. Note • When you have finished communicating, disconnect the camera connection cable and the modular cable from the modular jack and replace the telephone connection cable to the modular jack.
Removing the Communication Card When you have finished communicating, remove the communication card from the camera. Important Note • Make sure that the camera is turned off before removing the communication card from the camera. If the power is left on, it may result in failure of the card or malfunction of the camera. A Check that the camera power is turned off. B Remove the connection cable from the communication card.
Checking the Modem Settings Normally, when you have connected the camera to the communication equipment, you can use the communication and Internet functions straightaway as the various items have already been set on the most commonly used settings at the time of shipping from the factory. However, depending on the type of communication card used, communication may not proceed smoothly with the settings as they are.
● AT Command Setting The AT command is for controlling the communication card from the camera. If you wish to add an AT command, select [AT COMMAND SETTING]. Normally, it is not necessary to make such an addition. Note • For details of the AT command, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the communication card. ■ Checking the Modem Settings This section explains the procedure for checking the modem settings. A Turn the camera on and set the mode dial to [SET]. The Setup menu will be displayed.
E To set an AT command, select [AT COMMAND SETTING] and press the button. You can enter the AT command on this screen. When entering the command is completed, press the ENTER button. See • “Character Input” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual F When you have finished checking the setting, press the ENTER button. G Press the CANCEL button. The display will return to the Setup menu.
Chapter 4 Sending Images After Shooting Image Upload Function .......... 64 Upload Method ............................. 64 Files Uploadable by This Camera ........................................ 65 Selecting an Image ...................... 65 Sending an Image Using Quick Send ......................................... 68 Sending an Image Directly to a Computer .......................... 70 Setting Upload .............................. 70 Uploading an Image .....................
Image Upload Function This section explains how to send an image using the upload function in Play mode. In this mode, you can choose the image you want to send while playing back the images. This is the mode normally used to send images. Upload Method There are three ways of sending images. Refer to the table below and select the method best suited to your purpose. Details of each upload method are given later. Note • Direct upload and mail upload provide the same functions in Communication mode.
Files Uploadable by This Camera Files recorded on this camera can be uploaded. Important Note • Files of more than 2048 x 1536 pixels can not be uploaded. • Files recorded in non-compressed mode (NC) can not be uploaded when you use the Quick Send function or mail upload function. Selecting an Image First choose the image you want to send, irrespective of whether by quick send, direct upload or mail upload.
D Choose the image you want to upload. There are two ways of choosing an image. Check box ● Single image playback display Display the image to upload and press the in the FUNCTION button. The check box upper left corner of the image will turn to . To select more images, change green the image and repeat this procedure. Check box ● Thumbnail playback display Switch to thumbnail playback display, display the image to upload and press the in the FUNCTION button.
E When you have finished selecting the images, press the MENU button. The playback menu will be displayed. F Send the image. • “Sending an Image Using Quick Send” → P.68 • “Sending Images Directly to a Computer” → P.70 • “Sending Images as an Attachment” → P.73 G When uploading is finished, press the CANCEL button. The screen will return to the normal play screen.
Sending an Image Using Quick Send Quick send is used to send an image by mail to the same destination. Important Note • Before using the quick send function, you must set the destination and image size in advance. → P.43 “Setting Quick Send” A Check that the image you want to send has been selected. See • P.65 “Selecting an Image” B Select [QUICK SEND] and press the button. Important Note • The following steps can not be performed when the communication card is not inserted into the card slot.
The mark at the top of the LCD panel will rotate clockwise while the connection is established. If there is any incoming mail, the mail will be downloaded. When downloading is finished, the image will be sent. 4 When you have received the mail, the message will be displayed indicating that the mail has reached. Read the mail in Communication mode. → P.87 “Checking Incoming Mail (INBOX)” Note • Quick send enables you to send a selected still image to a certain destination.
Sending Images Directly to a Computer You can use the direct upload function to send a batch of images to an office computer (server). Important Note • Before using the direct upload function, you must make a number of settings in advance on both the camera and the receiving computer. Camera: → P.47 “Setting Direct Upload” Receiving Computer: → Chapter 7 “Setting the Receiving PC for Direct Upload” in the ‘Connecting to a Personal Computer’ operation manual.
D Select [SEND FILE] and press the button to check the image to upload. The image that has been selected to be uploaded is marked with a green ■ next to the file name. You can check or uncheck images to be uploaded on this screen. When checking is complete, press the ENTER button. See • P.96 “Selecting Files to Upload” E Press the button to display the next screen. 4 Sending Images After Shooting F Set whether to upload the image with a related file or not.
Uploading an Image Check the dial-up account and upload the images. A Press the ENTER button. B To change the dial-up account, select [DIAL-UP ACCOUNT] and press the button. See • P.44 “Selecting a Dial-Up Account” Note • The expected sending time shown on this screen is approximate. The actual sending time varies depending on how the telephone line or server works. • On a LAN connection, [LAN] will be displayed in [DIAL-UP ACCOUNT]. C Press the ENTER button.
Sending Images as an Attachment You can use e-mail to send an image as an attachment. Important Note • Before sending e-mail, you must make the e-mail settings in advance. → P.33 “Setting the E-Mail Function” Setting Upload Choose the image you want to send and compose an e-mail. A Check that the image you want to send has been selected. See • P.65 “Selecting an Image” Note • The number of images that can be uploaded varies according to the internal processing capacity of the camera. → P.
E Select [TITLE] and press the See button to set a title. • P.76 “Setting Titles Using Preset Memos” F Press the button to display the next screen. G Select [MESSAGE] and press the button to enter a message. See • P.76 “Setting Messages Using Templates” H Select [SEND FILE] and press the button to check the image to upload. The images that have been selected to be uploaded are marked with the green ■ next to the file name. You can check or uncheck images to be uploaded on this screen.
■ Setting an Address Using the Address Book There are two ways to set a mail address: either select an address from the address book, or enter the address directly in the appropriate item. See • P.38 “Registering an Address in the Address Book” A Select [TO:] on the setting screen and button. press the The e-mail setting screen will be displayed. B Set an address.
■ Setting Titles Using Preset Memos There are two ways to set titles: either select from registered preset memos or enter them directly. See • P.41 “Setting a Preset Memo” A Select [TITLE] on the setting screen and press the button. The title setting screen will be displayed. B Set a title. Specify the title in either of the following methods: ● Choosing from a list Choose a preset memo you want to set from the list, press the ENTER button. ● Entering directly button.
B Press the FUNCTION button. The preset memo list will be displayed. This is where you select the preset memo and create the message. C Set the message. There are two ways to set the message. ● Choosing from a list Choose a preset memo you want to set from the list, press the ENTER button. ● Entering directly button. When the character Press the input screen is displayed, enter a message directly. 4 • P.112 “Character Input” Note • You can set more than one preset memo by repeating steps B to C.
Uploading an Image Check the connection conditions and send the image. A Press the ENTER button. Note • To temporarily save an mail message that you are still composing, press the FUNCTION button. The mail will be saved in the outbox as a draft without being uploaded. You can edit and send the draft later. → P.92 “Resending Mail” B To change the dial-up account, select [DIAL-UP ACCOUNT] and press the button. See • P.
If there is any incoming mail, it will be downloaded before the image is sent. When uploading is finished, the connection will be automatically terminated and the screen will return to the upload setting menu. Note • If there is any incoming mail, the “New mail arrived” message will be displayed. Switch to Communication mode to read the mail. → P.
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5 Chapter Using the Communication and Internet Functions Using the Communication and Internet Functions ................... 82 Using Direct Upload ................ 95 Types of Functions ....................... 82 Setting Upload .............................. 95 Uploading a File ........................... 97 Using E-Mail ............................. 83 Uploading an HTML File ......... 98 Displaying the E-mail Menu ......... 83 Composing Mail ........................... 84 Sending Mail ..............
Using the Communication and Internet Functions The various functions that are available in Communication mode include not only direct upload and mail upload, but receiving mail and uploading HTML file. This section explains how to use these functions. Types of Functions There are three types of communication and Internet functions, as shown below. Refer to the table below to choose the function best suited to your purpose. Details of each function are given later.
Using E-Mail This section explains how to upload and download e-mail. Displaying the E-mail Menu A Set the mode dial to [ ] (Communication mode). The communication menu will be displayed. B Select [E-MAIL] and then press the button. 5 Using the Communication and Internet Functions The e-mail menu will be displayed. Choose a function from this menu and upload or download mail. Details are given in the next section. • • • • • “Composing Mail” → P.84 “Sending Mail” → P.86 “Checking Incoming Mail” → P.
Composing Mail You can compose new messages. A Select [SEND] on the mail menu and press the button. The mail setting screen will be displayed. B Select [TO:] and press the to set an address. button Set [CC:] if necessary. See • P.75 “Selecting an Address Using the Address Book” C Select [TITLE] and press the See button to set a title. • P.76 “Setting Titles Using Preset Memos” D Press the button to display the next screen. E Select [MESSAGE] and press the button to enter a message. See • P.
■ Selecting Files to Attach Select the file to be uploaded when sending an image file as an attachment. A Check that the image to be uploaded is stored in the internal memory (IN). Important Note • While communication is in progress, the card slot will be occupied with the communication CF card, so that you cannot upload images recorded on the CF card. Record (or copy) images onto the internal memory when uploading them. B Select [SEND FILE] on the e-mail screen and press the button.
Sending Mail This function enables you to send the message you have composed. Before uploading the mail, check once more for mistakes in the address or message. A Select an image size if necessary. See • P.45 “Setting an Image Size” B Press the ENTER button. Note • To temporarily save an mail message that you are still composing, press the FUNCTION button. The mail will be saved in the outbox as a draft without being uploaded. You can edit and send the draft later. → P.
When uploading and downloading of mail is completed, the connection will be terminated automatically and the display will return to the e-mail menu. Note • Outgoing mail is saved in the outbox. You can send this mail again if you wish. Mail that failed to be sent will be saved in the outbox as well. You can send this mail later.→ P.92 “Resending Mail” Checking Incoming Mail (INBOX) This section explains how to download mail and check incoming mail.
C Choose a mail you want to check from the mail list and press the button. The mail content will be displayed. D Press the button and display the next screen. E Select [MESSAGE] and press the button. or F Using the mail message. button, check the Note • When you receive an HTML file, a part of the mail message will be received as an attachment. G When checking the mail message is complete, press the ENTER button. H Press the ENTER button again. The display will return to the mail list screen.
■ Checking Mail After Downloading This function enables you to download mail. Note • Mails of size exceeding ‘Maximum Mail Size to be Downloaded’ will be rejected. → P.33 “Setting the Mail Environment” A Select [RECEIVE] on the e-mail menu and press the button. B Check the dial-up account and press the ENTER button. Note • This screen will not be displayed for a LAN connection. The mail will be downloaded.
B Select [ATTACH] and press the button. A list of attachments will be displayed. Note • Choose a file from the list and its thumbnail image will be displayed on the right side of the file name. C Choose a file to save and press the FUNCTION button. D Press the ENTER button. The screen for selecting the destination will be displayed. E Choose the destination and press the ENTER button. The attachment file will be saved. F Press the ENTER button. The screen will return to the screen of step A.
Replying to and Forwarding Mail This section explains how to reply to or forward mail that you have received. A Select [INBOX] in the e-mail menu button. and press the The received mails will be displayed. B Choose the desired mail to be replied or forwarded and then press the ENTER button. The reply submenu will be displayed. C Select the reply method and then press the ENTER button. ● REPLY ALL A reply will be sent to the person who sent the mail and all persons specified in CC:.
A mail to be replied will be created and displayed. ● REPLY The Send to address will be applied automatically to [TO:]. [RE:] will be added at the beginning of the [TITLE] field. [>] will be added at the beginning of each line in the [MESSAGE] field. ● FORWARD [FW:] will be added at the beginning of the [TITLE] field. D If necessary, change the title or message. E Press the ENTER button to send the mail. See • P.
B Check the mail message on the SENT MAIL LIST screen. ● Mail that is waiting to be sent Unsent mails due to the transmission error will be marked by the red ■. ● Mail that has already been sent Marked by the white 앮. ● Draft Marked by the green ■. ● Mail with an attachment Marked by . Note • On the right of each line, the sending date of the mail will be displayed. When you receive the mail on the same day the mail is sent on, the receiving time will be displayed instead.
■ Sending mail waiting to be sent or draft This function enables you to send mail saved in the OUTBOX. The mail can be edited before you send it. A Select [OUTBOX] on the e-mail menu and press the button. A list of sent mail will be displayed. B Select a mail message to send from [SENT MAIL LIST] and press the ENTER button. The mail content will be displayed. C Check the content of the mail and edit it if necessary. D Press the ENTER button to send the mail. See • P.
Using Direct Upload This section explains how to send a file to a server using the direct upload function. Important Note • Before using the direct upload function, you must make a number of settings in advance on the receiving computer, and the computer must be in standby status. → “Setting the Receiving Computer for Direct Upload” in the ‘Connecting to a Personal Computer’ operation manual Setting Upload You can send a file to a server.
E Press the button to display the next screen. F Set whether to upload the file with a related file or not. Select [SEND] for [SEND RELATED FILE] to upload the file with a voice memo. See • “Adding a Voice Memo” in the ‘Camera’ operation manual G Select an image size. See • P.45 “Setting an Image Size” ■ Selecting Files to Upload A Select [UPLOAD FILE] and press the button. B Choose a file to upload.
Note • If you choose a file from [FILE], a thumbnail display will be displayed on the right side. Add more files while checking this thumbnail display. C Press the ENTER button. Setting is completed and the screen will return to the original screen. Uploading a File Check the connection conditions and upload the file. A Press the ENTER button. B To change the dial-up account, select [DIAL-UP ACCOUNT] and press the button. See • P.
Uploading an HTML File This section explains how to create the HTML file and upload it to the home page. Follow the following procedure. Sending the HTML Template from a PC to the Camera Import the HTML templates in the CD-ROM supplied to the camera. See • P.100 “Transferring the HTML Template Files from a PC to the Camera” Creating/Saving the HTML File Use the HTML templates in the camera to create and save the HTML file. See • P.
HTML Template By creating the HTML template file, you can upload the recorded images to the Web page. Create the HTML file from the HTML template file. The following HTML templates with no images embedded are included in the CD-ROM provided with this camera. You can transfer these template files to the camera and create the HTML files.
Transferring the HTML Template Files from a PC to the Camera This function allows you to read the HTML template files supplied with the CDROM and transfer them to the camera. A Check that the camera and PC are properly connected, that the camera and the PC are turned on, and that the camera’s mode dial is set to [ ]. Note • Configure the PC to use the HTML template files on a PC.
F Choose the storage media. Click on [IN] or [CF CARD]. G Click on [Browse...]. 5 H Specify the folder including the files you want to paste and select the file and click on [Open]. The HTML template files are found in the [html] folder in the [Template] folder of the CD-ROM supplied. I Click on [Transfer]. 101 Using the Communication and Internet Functions The dialog box will be displayed to select the HTML template file.
The selected HTML template file will be transferred to the camera. To transfer more HTML files, repeat Steps G to I. Creating an HTML File Embed a recorded image file in an HTML template to create an HTML file. You can then upload the resultant file to a Web page directly. Important Note • The card slot will be occupied with the communication CF card. You can not upload the HTML file stored in the CF card.
D Display the file to be embedded in an HTML file and turn its check box to green . To select more files, change the file and repeat this procedure. ● Thumbnail display of the image file to green Turn the check box files. . You can select multiple Note • When the check box is not checked, the current file displayed in the single image display mode is to be embedded or the selected files in thumbnail display mode is to be embedded. E Press the J button. F Select [NEW HTML FILE] and press the button.
Note • When [NEW + FTP UPLOAD] has been selected in step F, and creating an HTML file is complete, uploading the HTML file will be soon started. When uploading is completed, the HTML file will be deleted, and the display will return to the screen of step F. I When you have finished creating the HTML file, press the CANCEL button. The display will return to the normal playback screen. Deleting an HTML File You can delete HTML files when they are no longer needed. A Set the model dial to [ ].
Uploading an HTML File You can upload the HTML file created in this camera. Select the file to be uploaded first. A Check that the communication settings are properly made and the proper equipment is connected the camera. See • P.17 “Setting Communication Function”, P.55 “Connecting Communication Equipment” B Check that the HTML file to be uploaded is saved in the internal memory (IN).
G Check the upload destination and press the ENTER button. See • P.17 “Setting Communication Function” H To change the dial-up account, select [DIAL-UP ACCOUNT] and press the button. See • P.44 “Selecting a Dial-Up Account” Note • The expected sending time shown on this screen is approximate. The actual sending time varies depending on how the telephone line or server works. • On a LAN connection, [LAN] will be displayed in [DIAL-UP ACCOUNT]. I Press the ENTER button.
Viewing the HTML Templates on a PC This section explains how to display the list of the HTML templates on a PC and how to delete them. ■ Displaying the List of the HTML Template Files You can display the list of the HTML template files stored in the internal memory of the camera. A Check that the camera and PC are properly connected, that the camera and the PC are turned on, and that the camera’s mode dial is set to [ ].
D Click on [HTML TEMPLATE]. The list of the HTML templates stored in the internal memory of the camera will be displayed. E If you want to display the HTML template files stored in CF card, click on [CF CARD]. The list of the HTML template files in the selected memory will be displayed. Instructions for selecting the functions on this window are given in the following pages.
■ Checking the HTML Template Files You can check the HTML template files stored in the storage memory. A Display the list of the HTML template files you want to check. See • P.107 “Displaying the List of the HTML Template Files” B Click on the name of the HTML template file you want to check. 5 Using the Communication and Internet Functions The contents of the template file will be displayed.
■ Deleting the HTML Template Files You can delete the HTML template files stored in the storage memory. A Display the list of the template files you want to delete. See • P.107 “Displaying the List of the HTML Template Files” B Click on [DELETE] for the HTML template file you want to delete. The deletion confirmation message will be displayed. Click [OK]. The HTML template file will be deleted.
Appendix Character Input ...................... 112 Troubleshooting .................... 113 Index ....................................... 120 Functional Index ......................... 120 Alphabetical Index ......................
Character Input You can input characters when making the communication settings (mail address, title, message, etc.) as explained below. ■ Inputting A Select the item and press the button to display the character input screen. B Select the desired character by using the · · · buttons and press the FUNCTION button. C Press the ENTER button to exit the character input screen.
Troubleshooting In the case of misoperation or when processing cannot be performed due to some problem, an error message will be displayed. This section explains the causes of problems and how to remedy them. Important Note • Communication may be terminated due to the situation of the radio frequency, usage environment, etc. Check that the camera is located under optimal condition. ■ Dial-Up Connection Error Message Cause and Remedy Page PPP account for dial-up setting is not entered.
■ Dial-Up Connection (continued) Error Message No carrier. Remote system is not data terminal (MODEM) Cause and Remedy Page Dial-up destination has no data terminal (modem) for communication. Check telephone number of destination and reset dial-up account. P.24 Communication may be terminated due to the situation of the radio frequency, usage environment, etc. Check that the camera is located under optimal condition.
■ E-mail/Quick Send (continued) Error Message Cause and Remedy Page Setting error either in user name or password E-mail settings are incorrect. Check POP account and POP password and reset. P.33 Server is shutdown Mail server has been shutdown for some reason. Wait for a while and resend. — Mail handling error Error in internal mail processing. Perform operation again. If problem persists, switch off power and perform operation again.
■ E-mail/Quick Send (continued) Error Message Cause and Remedy Page No file Selected file cannot be found. Select file again. If message still appears, storage memory is damaged. Make a backup file and format media. P.65 P.74 P.85 No SEND TO address Mail address has not been entered. Enter address. P.44 P.75 P.84 Wrong sender address setting E-mail settings are incorrect. Check sender name and reset. P.33 No address Mail address has not been registered in address book.
■ Direct Upload/FTP Upload Error Message Cause and Remedy Page The number of file to upload is exceeding the capacity. Decrease the number of file to upload. P.71 P.93 Cannot open files to send File reading failure. Resend. If error persists, file may be unusable. — Uploading ERROR Error during uploading. Check communication settings and resend. P.24 P.47 P.50 File resize error Change image size again or send in original size. P.45 P.71 P.
■ Direct Upload/FTP Upload (continued) Error Message Cause and Remedy Page Connection ERROR Connection cannot be established for some reason. Check setting for dial-up account, Direct Upload or FTP Upload and resend. P.24 P.47 P.50 No communication card Communication card has not been inserted. Insert communication card in card slot. P.57 No response from communication card Communication card has not been recognized. Check communication card setting (modem setting).
■ Direct Upload/FTP Upload (continued) Error Message Disconnect from PPP server Cause and Remedy Page Connection has been terminated by terminal (PPP server) of dial-up destination. Wait for a while and establish connection again. — Communication may be terminated due to the situation of the radio frequency, usage environment, etc. Check that the camera is located under optimal condition. — ■ JOB Navi. Func. Error Message Cause and Remedy No image Guide List including no image title is selected.
Index Functional Index SET Mode (SET) ◆ CAMERA SETTINGS ... KEEP SETTINGS ....... ... LCD CONFIRM. ......... ... AUTO POWER OFF ... ... BEEP SOUND ............ ... POWER SAVE ........... Camera .................................. P.108 Camera .................................. P.109 Camera .................................. P.110 Camera .................................. P.111 Camera .................................. P.112 ... DATE SETTINGS ....... ... LANGUAGE ............... ... VIDEO OUT MODE .... ...
... FTP UPLOAD ............. ... QUICK SEND ............. ... NETWORK ................. ... PC CONNECTION ..... ... MODEM SETTING ..... Communication/Internet ......... P.51 Communication/Internet ......... P.44 Connecting to a Personal Computer ....... P.158 Connecting to a Personal Computer ....... P.156 Communication/Internet ......... P.60 ◆ FORMAT ................................................... Camera .................................. P.35 Recording Mode ◆ MENU Button Camera ...................
Play Mode ( ) ◆ MENU Button ... SEND ......................... ... QUICK SEND ............. ... COPY ......................... ... PROTECT .................. ... AUTO PLAYBACK ..... Communication/Internet ...... P.70, 73 Communication/Internet ...... P.68 Camera ............................... P.88 Camera ............................... P.92 Camera ............................... P.95 ... DPOF SETTING ......... Camera ............................... P.96 ... VOICE MEMO ............ Camera ..............
PC Mode ( ) Connecting to a Personal Computer Communication Mode ( ) ... E-MAIL ....................... Communication/Internet ........... P.83 ... DIRECT UPLOAD ...... Communication/Internet ........... P.
Alphabetical Index Symbols @ mark ............................................... 34 A Access Point ....................................... Address Setting Using the address book .......... Address book Adding an address ....................... Checking ....................................... Items for setting ............................. Setting an address ........................ AT command ....................................... Attachment files ................................... Saving ..............
I Pulse ............................................. 25, 27 Image Selecting (Play mode) ................... 65 Image size ........................................... 46 Images ................................................ 64 Approximate Number .................... 64 to be Sent ...................................... 64 Inbox ................................................... 87 IP address ..................................... 26, 29 Quick send ..............................
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Introduction Ricoh Service Offices Thank you for purchasing a Ricoh RDC-i500. This manual explains the correct handling procedures and precautions for your camera. To ensure the best performance, please read the manual thoroughly before using the camera. Keep the manual handy for quick future reference. Ricoh Co., Ltd. 3-2-3, Shin-yokohama Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi 222-8530, Japan http://www.ricoh.co.
Communication/Internet Operation Manual RICOH CO., LTD. 3-2-3, Shin-yokohama Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi 222-8530, Japan L2172552 Communication/Internet Operation Manual To ensure correct use of your camera, read this manual carefully before use. Keep the manual handy for future use.
