Prerequisites before First Use
Register your RICOH THETA camera in the RICOH 360 Tours mobile app, see Registering your RICOH THETA Camera.
Check and update your camera’s firmware, see How to check and update the THETA firmware.
Download the latest JobWalk App Version.
Optional: Make yourself acquainted with button layout, basic operation, compatibility, storage devices, battery and charging, etc. of your RICOH THETA X, see RICOH360 Support.
Prepare Camera Connection in the JobWalk App
Start the JobWalk App and download/update an existing project or create a new project.
Select an existing sheet or add a new sheet to the project.
Tap on the sheet to place the first 360° photo.
Follow the instructions below or on the app screen for setting up the connection to your RICOH THETA X.
Start Camera and Mobile Device
RICOH THETA camera:
Press the
button to switch on the camera.
Mobile device:
Turn on WiFi and open the WiFi list.
Select the RICOH THETA X WiFi from the network list.
Enter the password you chose for this camera.
You can now go back to the JobWalk App and and start capturing. You’ll see a first instructional screen of how to start capturing with the JobWalk App.
You can also first establish the connection between your mobile device and the camera and then open the JobWalk App. This way you can directly start capturing on your project.
You are now good to go!
You can find more information on working with the JobWalk App under Capture 360° photos and create tours with the JobWalk App.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Did you register your camera?
Before first use, RICOH requires an inital registration of the camera to activate it, see
Registering your RICOH THETA camera.Is the camera firmware up to date?
See Updating THETA Firmware.
WiFi not displaying in network list ?
Ensure WiFi on the camera and on your mobile device are turned on.
On the camera, press the on the side to turn on the wireless network and switch it to the direct mode. For RICOH THETA X swipe down on the camera screen and ensure WiFi is turned on.