Prepare

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RICOH THETA X

USB cable

Rechargeable battery (DB-110)

Soft case

Quick Start Guide

Important Message to Customers

1. Speaker

2. Battery/card cover

3. Rear lens

Caution

Be careful when handling the lens section to avoid damage.

4. LCD panel

Displays the menu, shooting information, and shot images. Touch operation is possible on this panel.
Displaying the Shooting Screen and Various Other Screens

5. Shutter button

Shoots a still image or video when pressed.

6. Tripod mount hole

UNC 1/4-20 (compliant with JIS B 7103), depth: 6.7 mm

Caution

When using a tripod, take care not to overtighten its screw. If you use a tripod with a different screw standard, the camera may be damaged.

7. Power lamp

Indicates the power status.

Lit in blue: The power is on.

Lit in green: The battery is being charged via a USB cable.

Flashing in red: The power is turning off.

Unlit: Charging is complete, the camera is in the sleep mode or light/sound off mode, or the power is off.

8. Power button

Turns the power on and off when pressed and held.

Puts the camera to the sleep mode or cancels the sleep mode when pressed briefly.

9. Mode button

Switches the shooting mode between the still image shooting mode, video shooting mode, live streaming mode (only when the camera is connected to a computer with a USB cable), and My Settings mode (only when the settings are registered).

Runs the last used plug-in when pressed and held.‍

Operating Plug-ins with the Camera

10. USB terminal (USB Type-C)

Connects with a computer via the provided USB cable.

Caution

When a USB cable other than the provided USB cable is used, it may take time for the battery to charge, or charging or data communication may not be possible.

11. Front lens

Caution

Be careful when handling the lens section to avoid damage.

12. Microphone

13. Camera status lamp

Indicates the camera status.

Lit in blue: Shooting is possible.。

Flashing in red: An error has occurred in the camera.

‍Lit in green: The self-timer or Time Shift function is turned on.

Unlit: A still image or video is being shot, or the camera is in the sleep mode or light/sound off mode. Or the camera is in a state where shooting is not possible as no more images can be shot, or no more recordable time remains.

When using a memory card, set a commercially available microSDXC memory card (64 GB or more; compatible with the UHS-I interface and Video Speed Class V30).

1. Check that the power of the camera is off.

2. Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the arrow to open it.

3. Check that the orientation of the battery is correct, and insert it all the way while pushing the latch sideways.

To remove the battery, slide the latch.

4. When using a memory card, check that the orientation of the memory card is correct, and insert it.

5. Close the battery/card cover.

Charging the Battery

The battery must be charged before using the camera.

1. Connect the camera to a computer using the provided USB cable to charge the battery.

The power lamp lights green when charging starts.

The power lamp turns off when charging is complete.

2. Remove the USB cable after charging is complete.

Charging Time

The battery is charged in approx. 170 minutes (at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F)).

Caution

• Use the provided USB cable for charging. When a USB cable other than the provided USB cable is used, it may take time for the battery to charge, or charging or data communication may not be possible.
• Connect the cable directly to a USB port on the computer. Do not connect the cable via a USB hub. It may not be possible to charge via some USB hubs.
• When charging, be sure to insert and remove the USB cable while the power of the computer is on. If the computer is restarted while the USB cable is inserted, the computer may not recognize the camera.

Note

• The battery level can be checked on the LCD panel.
• The power lamp lights green during charging. The power lamp lights blue when charging is complete while the power of the camera is on. The power lamp turns off when charging is complete while the power of the camera is off or the camera is in the sleep mode.
• The charging time described above is a guide for full charging. The charging time varies according to the remaining battery level.
• If the remaining battery level is low, it may take time for the camera to be recognized by the computer.
• When turning the camera on without using the battery, it is recommended to use the AC Adapter Kit K-AC166 (sold separately; the model name varies depending on the country).
  If the power adapter output is insufficient, the message “Incorrect power supply is used.” is displayed.

When Using a Memory Card

When using a new memory card or memory card used with another device, the card must be formatted on this camera.

Note

When using a memory card, shot images are saved only in the memory card. Also, only the images saved in the memory card can be played back. If you want to save shot images in the internal memory or play back the images in the internal memory, remove the memory card when the power of the camera is off.

The images and videos saved in the internal memory can be transferred to the memory card by executing [Transfer file] on the camera setting screen.

Checking and Changing the Camera Settings

If there are many images and videos saved in the memory card,

flashes on the shooting screen until the camera recognizes the memory card. If you perform shooting before the memory card is recognized, shot images will be saved in the internal memory. On the thumbnail list screen (playback screen) while the camera is recognizing the memory card, an animation indicating that the recognition process is in progress is displayed in the top right area.

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1. Press and hold the power button.

2. The LCD panel turns on.

3. Press and hold the power button again to turn off the power.

4. You can put the camera to the sleep mode or cancel the sleep mode by pressing the power button briefly.

5. The power lamp color indicates the camera power status.

Names of Camera Parts: Power lamp

Note

For the firmware version 2.40.0 or later, disconnecting the USB cable during the sleep mode will cancel the sleep mode.

1. Select your language, and then tap [NEXT].

2. Select whether to turn on the position information addition function, and then tap [NEXT].

3. Tap [START] to start the tutorial.
4. Set the date and time according to the on-screen instructions.

The “shooting and playback” and “connection to smartphone app” tutorials are displayed in succession.

Note

• The settings made on the initial setting screen can be changed later on the camera setting screen.
• The “connection to smartphone app” tutorial can be watched later on the camera setting screen.

‍Checking and Changing the Camera Settings

‍Caution

The “shooting and playback” tutorial is only displayed the first time the power of the camera is turned on. Note that if you cancel the tutorial in the middle or if the camera enters the sleep mode or is turned off during the tutorial, the tutorial is considered over.

Information Displayed on the Shooting Screen

Communication status

The wireless LAN function is on in the access point mode.

The wireless LAN function is on in the client mode.

A USB-Ethernet adapter is used.

After connecting to the cloud via the app “RICOH360”:

The camera is in the access point mode or not connected to ricoh360.com. (There are images in the camera waiting to be uploaded.)

The camera is in the access point mode or not connected to ricoh360.com. (There are no images in the camera waiting to be uploaded.)

The camera is connected to ricoh360.com in the client mode and on standby. (There are no images in the camera waiting to be uploaded.)

The camera is connected to ricoh360.com in the client mode and uploading images.

The camera is connected to ricoh360.com in the client mode and on standby. (The cloud storage capacity for the account used has reached its limit and there are images in the camera waiting to be uploaded.)

Bluetooth^®/TM function

Bluetooth^®/TM function is on.

Position information addition function

The position information addition function is on.

The position information addition function is on but the position information has not been acquired yet.

Remote control

The Remote Control TR-1 (sold separately) is connected.

Plug-in

A plug-in is running.

Memory card

A memory card is inserted. (The icon flashes until the camera recognizes the memory card.)

A memory card error has occurred.

Battery level

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Battery level (100% to 0%)

The battery is charging.

Power is being supplied without the battery.

Image size / Video size and maximum recordable time

In the still image shooting mode, the image size is displayed. You can switch image sizes by tapping the button.

In the video shooting mode, the video size and maximum recordable time are displayed.

Self-timer

Tap the button to turn the self-timer function on and off.

The self-timer function is off.

The self-timer function is on. (The number of countdown seconds is displayed on the button.)

Checking and Changing the Shooting Conditions

Shooting mode

Tap the button to display the shooting mode selection screen.

Select the shooting mode from the still image shooting mode, video shooting mode, and live streaming mode (only when the camera is connected to a computer with a USB cable).

Still image shooting mode

Video shooting mode

Live streaming mode (only when the camera is connected to a computer with a USB cable)

Note

You can also switch the shooting mode by pressing the mode button on the side of the camera.

Names of Camera Parts

Number of recordable still images / Video recordable time

Note

The number of recordable still images and video recordable time are guides only.

The maximum number of recordable still images that can be displayed is “9999”. Even when the number of recordable still images is more than 9999, it is displayed as “9999”.

Exposure program

Tap the button to display the exposure program selection screen.

Select the exposure program from Auto, Shutter priority, ISO priority, Manual, and My Settings (only when the settings are registered).

Auto

Shutter priority

ISO priority

Manual

My Settings (displayed above the exposure program button only when the settings are registered). If you change the shooting conditions after selecting My Settings, the icon changes to

Shooting settings

Tap the button to display the shooting setting screen.

Others

The electronic compass is malfunctioning and the azimuth orientation cannot be obtained correctly. With the camera turned on, move the camera as if drawing ∞ (infinity symbol).

The temperature of the camera has risen. Do not keep touching the camera. If the temperature continues to rise, the camera will be forcibly stopped for safety.

Note

You can change the Live View display area by swiping on the Live View image displayed on the shooting screen.

Touch and hold the center of the screen to hide the shooting information and display only the Live View image. Touch and hold the screen again to redisplay the shooting information. When the touch shutter function is on, you cannot hide the shooting information by touching and holding the screen.Checking and Changing the Camera Settings: Touch shutter function

Switching to Various Other Screens

Swipe from the edge of the LCD panel while the shooting screen is displayed to switch to various other screens.

1. Camera setting screen
2. Playback screen
3. Shooting parameter setting screen
4. Plug-in selection screen

Swiping down: Camera setting screen

Checking and Changing the Camera Settings

Swiping right: Playback screen (thumbnail display)

Displaying Thumbnails

Swiping up: Shooting parameter setting screen

Swiping up again: [Shooting settings] screen

Checking and Changing the Shooting Conditions

Swiping left: Plug-in selection screen

Operating Plug-ins with the Camera

You can return from each screen to the shooting screen by swiping the bar at the screen edge toward the center or pressing the shutter button. However, when the shutter button is pressed on the shooting parameter setting screen, shooting is performed without returning to the shooting screen.

Turn on the THETA X

Swipe down from the top of the THETA X display panel, and tap the icons for the wireless LAN, Bluetooth® function and location information to turn them on (blue).

Open the RICOH 360 app, log in, and

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Tap the Register button

Tap RICOH THETA X, and when “RICOH THETA has been discovered.” is displayed, tap Connect

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If the screen below appears, tap the Connect button displayed on the THETA X screen

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When the Done screen appears, the THETA X and smartphone are now connected.

To take a picture with the connected THETA, tap Capture .

Capture from the App

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You can also use RICOH360 Cloud to automatically upload photos.

• THETA X Cloud Sync Configuration
• Automatic Upload Settings