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3.2. Setting and Connecting to the Camera (Ricoh)

In this lesson, we will walk you through using the Ricoh Theta Camera.

First, let us familiarize ourselves with the camera.

Front of the Camera:

This is the side of the camera you want facing or pointed towards the best subject of the area you are shooting. An example of this is the front side of the property.

Back of the Camera:

This side of the camera is where you see all the light indicators. From battery to WiFi signal, this side of the camera helps users gauge the status of the camera's connectivity and power.

Side of the Camera

This side of the camera is where you see most of the buttons that enables you to operate and power on the camera.

The top button is mainly the power button. This switches the camera on or off.

The middle button is the WiFi button. This switches the camera's WiFi on or off.

The bottom button is the mode selection button. This switches the camera's mode to either video or photo mode.

Bottom of the Camera





It is on this side where you can find the following:

— USB Charger Socket: Allows users to charge the camera or connect the camera to your computer.

— WiFi Hotspot Password: The code below the USB Charge Socket is where the camera's WiFi Hotspot password is located. The password is normally all 8 digits of the code. For example, the camera on the image above has the password: 00229495.

— Tripod Mount Socket: This is where the camera can be screwed onto any tripod.

— A Microphone Jack: Mainly used for video recording purposes.



Great, now that you are familiar with all sides of the camera, let us proceed with learning how to connect to it.


Switch on the camera by clicking on the Power/Mode button.

   

Ensure that the Camera's Wi-Fi is switched on.

• The Wi-Fi on the camera can be switched on by clicking on the "Wi-Fi" button. See Above.
• A Wi-Fi indicator will start flashing or blinking to indicate that it is switched on.
• Note that the Wi-Fi indicator blinks only when the camera is not connected to any device. It switches to a solid light when paired with a device.

On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to the camera.

• Locate and connect to the Theta Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Click on the network and key in the password. The password is either the one on the bottom of the camera or the 8 digit number on the network name.

Mount the camera on the tripod.