GR Remote
Operating Manual
July 2015 version

GR Remote Features
Controls the GR II from a smartphone, etc. connected via Wi-Fi.
You can change the shooting mode, aperture value, and shutter speed, and other various shooting
functions of the GR II in real time from a communication device.
Excellent performance optimized for the GR II system and image format
You can enjoy a comfortable image browsing such as high-speed thumbnail display, image
browse/enlargement by swipe and pinch operations on a communication device.
No need to install an application
You can use the application by simply accessing the application distribution site from acommunication device.
Simultaneous use of the GR II and a communication device
You can operate the camera even while it is communicating with the communication device. It will be
useful for various shooting situations.

GR Remote Operating Requirements
Supported OSBrowser

iOSSafariAndroid

Chrome* Operations with all devices are not guaranteed.

Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The availability of the download of RAW images and movie conforms to the specifications ofthe communication device or browser.

1• The GR Remote screenshots used in this manual are the ones under development and may
differ from the actual display. The screen layout and elements may also differ due to causessuch as a version upgrade of the application.

Trademarks• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and isused under license.
• Safari is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States of America and othercountries.
• Android and Chrome are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.
All other trade names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

Starting GR Remote
1 Access the application distribution site from thebrowser on a communication device.
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/gr_remote/

The GR Remote application distribution site appears.

2 Select an application.
Normal version

Select for devices that support simultaneous Wi-Fi and mobile
communication.
This is recommended for iPhone.

Cache version

Select for devices that do not support simultaneous Wi-Fi and mobile
communication.
The data is stored in the cache the first time the application is launched.
You can use the application without connecting the communication
device to the internet from the next time. It may take some time todownload the application.
Select this version for Android devices or iPod touch.

3 Tap [Launch App] for the selected application.
GR Remote starts in the browser.
24 Add the page to bookmarks in your browser.
You can start the application from the bookmark next time.
Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You can also use "Add to Home Screen". When using the option, the application operates asa Web application in full screen.

Connecting the Camera and a Communication Device
1 Set the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function to ON on the camera.
Refer to Operating Manual for the camera.

2 Set the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) function to ON on the communicationdevice, and then select [RICOH_xxxxxx] in the list of detected Wi-Finetworks.
3 Open the bookmark registered to the browser on the communication
device.
"CONNECTED TO GR" is displayed on the screen a little while after GR Remote is started,
indicating that the communication device is connected to the camera.
Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Tap h on the upper right of the GR Remote screen to redetect
and reconnect to the camera.

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GR Remote Screen
The [Commander] page appears after GR Remote is started.
Tap g to switch functions.

CommanderPerforms remote shooting by GR Remote
operation. (p.5)

Viewer

Displays images stored on the camera. (p.9)

Presets

Executes camera functions with a single touch ofa button. (p.12)

Utilities

Sets camera settings and displays the camera
information. (p.13)

Configuration

Sets GR Remote settings. (p.13)

About

Displays the information of GR Remote.

Power OffTurns the camera off.

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Remote Shooting[Commander]

Perform operations on the [Commander] page.

(1)

Live view(2)

Left tab(3)

Button panel(4)

Center tab(5)

Right tab

(1)

(4)
(2)

(5)

(3)

Switch between the left, center, and right tabs to operate buttons.

Left tabBeepSounds a beep.

Dial-L

Turns the up-down dial left.

Dial-R

Turns the up-down dial right.

Shutter+Presses the shutter release button fully.
Keeps the shutter release button pressed halfway
after release.

Light

Turns the AF auxiliary light on.

ADJ-L

Presses the ADJ. lever left.

ADJ-R

Presses the ADJ. lever right.

ADJ-OK

Pushes down the ADJ. lever.

AF LeverOperates the AF function switching lever.

Display

Turns the picture display of the camera on/off.

SoundsTurns audio output on/off.

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Center tab
Mode

Switches the shooting mode.

Focus

Halfway presses/releases the shutter releasebutton.

ShutterPresses the shutter release button fully.

FSets the aperture value.

SSSets the shutter speed.

EV

Sets the exposure compensation value.

Selftimer

Turns [Self-Timer 2 Sec] on/off.

Lens Lock

Locks/releases the lens extension.

Key Lock

Locks/releases the button operations on thecamera.

Right tabZ-In/Z-Out+/– (8/9) button

AE/AF

AF button

Macro

N/i button

Playe button

Fn1

Fn1/# button

OKMENU/OK button

Flashf/k button

Effectw/Effect buttonFn2

Fn2/d button

WB

WB/l button

DispDISP./r button

SharedSync

Sends aperture value/shutter speed/exposurecompensation value set with GR Remote to thecamera.

Settings

Displays the [Advanced Settings] panel (p.7)

Quickview

Displays the [Quickview] panel (p.8)

6Caution -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Depending on the camera settings, GR Remote settings may not be applied to the camera.

How to Shoot

1 Aim the camera at the subject, and then check the live view in GR
Remote.
2 Tap the focus position in the live view.
The camera focuses on the tapped position automatically.
Switch tabs and set the shooting settings as necessary.

3 Tap [Shutter].
An image is taken.

Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• You can also change settings to shoot by tapping within the live view. (p.13)• The [Advanced Settings] panel is displayed by tapping[Settings]. You can configure settings such as ISO sensitivity,
white balance, etc.

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Downloading Images[Quickview]

The latest image in the camera can be downloaded to a communication device.

1 Tap [Quickview].
The latest image is displayed in the [Quickview] panel.

2 Select a download method.
Download VGA

Reduces image size to VGA fordownload.

Download Original

Downloads image at the original size.

On Android, the download starts and the image is saved to thecommunication device.

On iOS, the download starts and a confirmation screen appears.
Touch and hold the image to save.

8Viewing Images[Viewer]

Perform operations on the [Viewer] page.

1 Tap g, and then select [Viewer].
The folders in the camera are displayed.

2 Tap a folder.
The list of images (thumbnails) appears.

93 Tap an image.
The selected image appears in single image view.

Operation
Left/right swipe

Displays the previous/next image.

Double tap

Enlarges/reduces the image.

PinchiDownloads the image. (p.11)

fReturns to the list of images.

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Downloading Images
You can download images stored in the camera to a communication device.

1 Tap i in single image view.

2 Select a download method.
Download VGA

Reduces image size to VGA for
download.

Download Original

Downloads image at the original size.

On Android, the download starts and the image is saved to thecommunication device.

On iOS, the download starts and a confirmation screen appears.
Touch and hold the image to save.

11One-touch Execution[Presets]

You can execute camera functions with a single touch of a button.
The operation is performed with settings set to the camera suchas shooting interval.
Tap the button again to cancel the function.

Shooting
Selftimer

Starts self-timer shooting.

Continuous Shooting

Starts continuous shooting.

Interval Shooting

Starts interval shooting.

Interval Composite

Starts Interval Composite.

PlaybackSlideshow

Starts slide show.

SystemSleepDims the picture display of the camera.

ShutdownTurns the camera off.

RestartTurns the camera off and back on.

12Camera Settings[Utilities]

You can set the camera settings and display the information of thecamera.

About My GR

Displays storage capacity of the internal
memory or memory card in the camera,
battery level, date settings, and firmware
version.

Sync Clock

Synchronizes date settings in the camera
with those of the communication device.

Wi-Fi

Changes Wi-Fi settings of the camera.

Security

Displays the [Security Options] panel.

Reset GR

Restores default settings in the camera.

GR Remote Settings[Configuration]You can set basic settings of GR Remote.

Touch Liveview To

Select the operation when the live viewis touched.
[Focus] Focuses automatically.
[Capture] Focuses automatically, andthen shoots.

File Format

Select file formats to be displayed in the[Viewer] page.

Color Scheme

Select a color scheme for GR Remote.

Reset GR Remote

Restores default settings in GR Remote.

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