Epson PC L-400 User Guide
Table of Contents
English
INSTRUCTION BOOK SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WHEN USING THE STRAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
WHEN USING THE BATTERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FOR USERS IN HONG KONG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
WHEN CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
EPSON FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 1
ITEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TOP VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . 11
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chapter 2
HOLDING THE CAMERA / RELEASING THE SHUTTER . . . . . . 14
CAMERA SETUP
CHECKING THE PACKING CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ACCESSING THE BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD . . . . 11
HOW TO INSERT AND REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD. . 11
BATTERY SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
POWER ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
INITIAL SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
STANDARD OPERATION
FULL & HALF SHUTTER BUTTON POSITONS . . . . . . . . . . 14
CAMERA RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
THE IMAGE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TAKING PHOTOS USING THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . 15
TURNING THE QUICK VIEW ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
USING THE VIEWFINDER-ONLY METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
IF THE CAPTURED IMAGE IS OUT OF FOCUS FRAME . . . 17
OPTICAL ZOOM & DIGITAL ZOOM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
IMAGE CAPTURE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
CONFIRMING THE NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHS. . . . . . . 19
FLASH CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
USING THE SELF TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
PLAYBACK SYSTEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
ONE BY ONE PLAYBACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LCD MONITOR IMAGE ENLARGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
SLIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
QUICK PHOTO REVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
DELETING FILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
DELETING A SINGLE PHOTO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
DELETING ALL IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
USING YOUR IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
DISPLAYING ON A TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
EXPORTING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
WORKING WITH IMAGES ON A COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . .24
DIRECT PRINTING FROM CAMERA TO PRINTER . . . . . . .24
USING THE AC ADAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
HOW TO CONNECT THE AC ADAPTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Chapter 3 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
DISPLAY & MENU BUTTON SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
DISPLAY BUTTON FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
MENU BUTTON FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Print Image Framer (P.I.F.) FUNCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Print Image Framer (P.I.F.) SHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
TAKING PHOTOS WITHIN THE FRAME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
VIEWING A P.I.F. IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
REPLACING FRAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
USING THE CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DOWNLOADING FROM THE WEB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DELETING FRAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
INSTALLING FRAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
MACRO MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TAKING PHOTOS IN MACRO MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SCENE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
SELECTING A SCENE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
NORMAL MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
LANDSCAPE MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PORTRAIT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
WHITE BALANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SELECTING WHITE BALANCE MANUALLY. . . . . . . . . . . . 33
LIGHT SENSITIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
CHANGING TO AUTOMATIC SENSITIVITY MODE . . . . . 34
SETTING LIGHT SENSITIVITY MANUALLY . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MAKING EXPOSURE SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
MENU SHORTCUTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
MENU SHORTCUTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
RESETTING TO DEFAULT MODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
RESETTING TO DEFAULT MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
VIEWING RECORDED IMAGE DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
DISPLAYING RECORDED IMAGE DATA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
VIDEO CLIPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
PLAYING BACK A CLIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
DELETING VIDEO CLIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Chapter 4 DIRECT PRINTING
DIRECT PRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
LIST OF COMPATIBLE PRINTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
DIRECT PRINTING PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
PRINTING THE IMAGE SEEN ON THE LCD MONITOR. . . 40
PRINTING SELECTED IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
PICK IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) PRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
PRINTING PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
PRINTING THE P.I.F. IMAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD
MONITOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
OTHER P.I.F. PRINTING OPTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
CHANGING THE FRAMES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
PRINT SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
HOW TO CHANGE PRINT SETTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
SETTING PAPER SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
SELECTING PRINT BORDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
PRINTING THE DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
HIGH SPEED PRINTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
PRINTER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
PRINTER UTILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
TEST PRINTING FOR NOZZLE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
HEAD CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
PRINT HEAD ALIGNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
INK LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
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Chapter 5 ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT (DPOF) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
SAVING PHOTOS IN DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
SOUND AND SHUTTER SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
INSTALL / CHANGE SHUTTER SOUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
REGISTER / DELETE SOUND DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
REGISTER SOUND DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DELETE SOUND DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
AUTO POWER SAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
RESETTING THE AUTO POWER SAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
DATE & TIME AND DATE / TIME FORMATS . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ADJUSTING LCD BRIGHTNESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
MEMORY CARD FORMATTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
RULES FOR NAMING FILES (Cumulative function) . . . . . . 50
RESETTING FILE NUMBERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
RESETTING VIDEO OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
RESETTING CAMERA DEFAULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
VERSION CONFIRMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
IMAGE PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
PRINTING PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
PHOTO MODE MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
PLAYBACK MODE MESSAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
SET UP MODE MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
DIRECT PRINTING MESSAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
EPSON INFORMATION
CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
English
Appendix A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CLEANING THE CAMERA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
WHEN THE CAMERA NEEDS CLEANING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
STORING THE CAMERA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
SPECIFICATIONS L-400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Appendix B TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
IF YOU RUN INTO TROUBLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
BEFORE YOU CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
CAMERA BODY PROBLEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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INSTRUCTION BOOK SYMBOLS
The symbols used in this book are explained below.
Symbols
Required Reading
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ALERT
Necessary to ensure correct camera function.
Very Useful Information
Note:
Useful extra information.
FYI
For Your Information:
Technical terms and professional concepts.
HINT
This suggestion will improve your photography.
Copyrights and Trademarks
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in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No patent liability
is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.
Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein.
Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to
the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or
expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident,
misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or
alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply
with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance
instructions.
Must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
CAUTION
Necessary to avoid damaging the camera and/or other devices.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or
problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products
other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON
Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Trademarks
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION. DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak
Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.,
Ltd. The PRINT Image Framer is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON
CORPORATION. The PRINT Image Framer will be abreviated within this
User’s Guide and will simply be called P.I.F.
MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG
(Germany), licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes
only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and
all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2003 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
Note the following when using this product.
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Read all of these instructions before using this product, and keep this guide
handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on
this product and options.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover of this
product or options. Do not open any compartments except as instructed
in this User's Guide.
Do not insert objects into any openings.
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this product or options
to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not cover this product with a blanket
or other covering that may give off an electric charge.
To prevent fire or explosion, do not use this product where flammable
or volatile gas is stored.
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Do not use this product outdoors during a thunderstorm.
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To prevent possible injury, do not take flash pictures in close proximity
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to anyone's eyes.
Remove the batteries from and/or unplug this product and refer
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servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
The power cord or plug is damaged; liquid has entered this product or
its options; this product or its options have been dropped or the case
damaged; this product or its options do not operate normally or exhibit
a distinct change in performance; this product or its options emit
unusual noises, odors, or smoke.
Never adjust controls that are not mentioned in the operating
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instructions.
If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD monitor leaks out and
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gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If it
gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Doing so could damage
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your eyes.
WHEN USING THE STRAP
Note the following when using this product’s strap.
Do not swing this product about. Doing so could damage this product
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or other objects, or cause injury.
Do not pull or tighten the strap too much when wearing it. Doing so
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could cause serious injury.
Keep the strap away from children.
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To avoid fire or electric shock, do not use batteries that are leaking or
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damaged in any way.
Do not handle the batteries with wet hands or use them near water. Do
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not expose the batteries to water or high humidity.
Do not place the batteries near or into heat sources or fire.
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Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or short-circuit batteries.
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To protect against short-circuiting, do not remove the outside sleeves
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of the batteries.
Prevent the batteries from coming into contact with metal objects which
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could short-circuit the batteries, such as coins or keys.
Do not insert batteries into wall outlets or other power sources such as
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car cigarette lighter sockets.
Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly to a battery.
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Replacing the batteries
You can replace them with any of the following batteries.
Single-use AA alkaline batteries
Rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries
Rechargeable AA nickel-manganese batteries
Note:
Battery life varies depending on the battery type and the manufacturer.
If you use rechargeable batteries in the L-400, replace them with four fully-charged
batteries. If you find that your batteries run out soon after recharging them a number
of times, make sure you discharge them completely before recharging.
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WHEN USING THE BATTERIES
Note the following when using batteries.
Only use the batteries in EPSON Digital Cameras as specified in this
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manual.
To guard against short-circuiting, do not remove the outside sleeves of
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the batteries.
Keep the batteries from making contact with metal objects such as coins
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or keys, which could short-circuit the batteries.
Do not put the batteries near or into fire or water.
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Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using the
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batteries.
Do not use manganese batteries (IEC R6).
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Do not charge primary (non-rechargeable) batteries.
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Handling the batteries
Keep the battery ends clean by wiping them with a dry cloth.
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Storing the batteries
If you do not plan to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the
batteries and store them at a low temperature in a dry location.
Do not apply heat or force to batteries, and do not disassemble, drop,
short-circuit, or put batteries into fire or water.
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Do not keep batteries loose in your pockets.
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Do not mix different types of batteries; this can cause fire or explosion.
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Always use batteries from the same package as a set. Do not mix old
and new batteries.
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Disposing of the batteries
Before disposing of batteries, make sure you discharge them completely.
Do not store batteries with metal objects, which could short-circuit the
batteries.
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Avoid storing batteries in extremely hot or humid locations.
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Store batteries out of reach of children.
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Always remove the batteries from the camera and charger before
storing. Batteries left in your camera and charger for a long time may
leak and cause damage.
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Be sure to securely cover the + end of each battery with tape to prevent
combustion or explosion when disposing.
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Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions
and in compliance with all applicable laws. Contact your local
government agency for information about battery recycling and
disposal.
For the Netherlands users:
Do not dispose of the batteries with ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of them
as small chemical waste in accordance with local laws, and the following
Dutch Government Gazette 45, KCA Marking:
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn,
moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.
For German users:
Do not dispose of batteries with ordinary refuse. Instead,
dispose of them in a recycle box in accordance with local laws.
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If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse
the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical
treatment. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment
immediately.
FOR USERS IN HONG KONG
If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified
electrician.
Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating.
WHEN CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE
The AC adapter converts AC voltage from a wall outlet into the correct
DC voltage for your EPSON product.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
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8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience recectables, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
10) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
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apparatus to rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
❏
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
Only use this adapter in the manner described in your product's
❏
documentation. Check the product's documentation to make
sure that this is the correct adapter for your product.
Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using
❏
these products, as misuse could result in personal injury from
fire, explosion, leakage, overheating, or electric shock.
These safety and operating instructions should be kept for
future reference.
Note:
AC Adapter model A211H conforms to CE marking requirements in accordance
with EC Directives 73/23/EEC and 89/336/EEC.
Beware of electrical shock hazards.
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Do not use this product near water or handle it with wet hands.
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Keep away from heat sources. Do not use the charger outside the
❏
temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch dangerous
❏
voltage points or short out parts.
Never disassemble or modify this product.
❏
Use only indoors, in a dry location.
❏
Do not expose to water or excess humidity.
❏
Use the type of power source indicated on the label, and always supply
❏
power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet.
Do not place multiple loads on the electrical outlet.
❏
Be sure your AC power cord meets the relevant local safety standards.
❏
Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.
❏
Power-supply cords should be protected from abrasion, cuts, crimping
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and kinking. Be sure to place your cords to avoid any damage. Do not
place objects on top of the power cord or allow the power cord to be
stepped on or run over. You should take special care to try to keep the
power cord straight at the ends and the points where it enters and leaves
the transformer.
Do not allow the AC power cord to become damaged or frayed.
❏
Unplug your equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
❏
qualified personnel under the following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered your
equipment; if your equipment has been exposed to r ai n o r w at er ; i f y ou r
equipment has been dropped or damaged; if your equipment is
operating abnormally or exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Adjust only those controls described in your product documentation.
Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work
❏
can be dangerous.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
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Clean only with a clean, soft dry cloth.
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Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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Keep out of reach of children.
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For US and Canadian users:
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Use the included power cord or a 6 to 10 foot UL-approved type SPT-2
or heavier type, 2 x 18 AWG cord with a 125 V 10 A plug and 125V 7A
connector.
If you plan to use the AC Adapter in Germany, observe the following:
❏
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current
protection for these products, the building installation must be
protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
CAUTION:
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This product is designed for use with EPSON products ONLY. Do
not attempt to use it with other electronic devices.
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EPSON FEATURES
Thank you for purchansing an EPSON L-400. It's not only a high quality
digital camera, but has many useful features as well. Please read the
Instruction Booklet thoroughly to prepare for many years of enjoyable
photography.
Get beautiful results from many easy-to-use camera features!
You can take high quality photos just
like a normal film camera. This camera
has special 'Scene Modes' that result in
fool-proof automatic photography in
every situation.
For 'Scene Modes' (See page 32.)
Print your pictures directly to your own EPSON printer!
There is no need for a computer. You
can print directly to an EPSON printer
using a USB cable. (See page 39.) The
cameras excellent digital images allow
for truly high quality direct prints.
For 'Direct Printing' (See page 39.)
Enhance your photos with special printing features!
Select from a variety of frames stored
right in the camera and add them to
your photos when you print directly
from the camera to an EPSON printer.
For 'PRINT Image Framer' (See page
28.)
For 'Direct Printing' (See page 39.)
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Chapter 1
CAMERA SETUP
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How to set up your camera for optimal performance
ITEMS
CHECKING THE PACKING CONTENTS
Make sure that your camera box contains all of the items shown below and
that they are undamaged. If there is a problem, check with the store where
you bought it.
User's Guide
Camera Body
4 AA Alkaline Batteries One CD-ROM
SD Memory Card
Installed in the camera
Batteries do not come installed in the camera.
Digital Camera
Software Guide
Attaching The STRAP
Please refer to the illustration.
Strap
PC Cable
May be used to connect the camera to a printer
that can support USB DIRECT-PRINT (STYLUS Photo
935).
Printer Cable
AV Cable
SD Memory Card
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16 MB memory card
SD Memory Card
AC-Adapter (A211H) AC-Adapter AC Cable
The AC power cord packed with your adapter is
designed to match the voltage of the country of
purchase.
CAMERA SETUP
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TOP VIEW
Eyelet For Attaching Strap
Illumination Light
Battery / Memory Card Cover
Light Sensor
Lens/lens Cover
Built-in Flash
Microphone
Dial Switch
Video Clip
Mode
Photo
Mode
Playback
Mode
Set up Mode
Print button
Indicator lights
Dial Switch
Speaker
Power Button
Shutter ButtonViewfinder
Menu On/off Button
Zoom Button
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CAMERA SETUP
Tripod Mount
Connector Cover
Inside the Connector Cover
AV Connector
Digital Interface
Connector
AC Adapter
Connector
LCD Monitor
Display
Button
Multi-selector
Multi-Selector
Review ButtonFlash ButtonMacro Button
Memory Card
Access Light
l Button
u Button
r Button
d Button
BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION
ACCESSING THE BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD
ALERT
Be sure the camera is turned OFF before opening and closing the battery / memory
card cover.
Opening the cover
Slide the Battery/Memory Card Cover
in the direction of the arrow while
pressing down on it.
Closing the cover
Slide the Battery/Memory Card Cover
in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks into place.
HOW TO INSERT AND REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD
The memory card is installed in the camera at the factory. Check that it is
properly set.
MEMORY CARD INSERTION
Checking that the card is facing the
right direction, slide it in until it clicks.
CAUTION
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The memory card is a precision electronic component. Comply with the
instructions below to avoid damage.
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Don't touch the terminals with your fingers or metal. Resulting static
electricity could cause damage. Discharge body static electricity by
touching something metal before you handle the card.
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Don't bend, drop or otherwise shock the memory card.
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Keep the memory card away from water, excessive heat or direct
sunlight.
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Don’t break down or take apart the memory card.
Note:
You may also use a MultiMedia Card
You may use an SD memory card or a MultiMedia Card. (See pages 19, 53.)
Note:
The memory card must be removed when:
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you would like to copy images saved on the memory card to a computer.
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the printer has a memory card slot that you may use directly.
BATTERY SETUP
Be sure the battery poles + - are aligned properly.
SETTING THE BATTERIES
Insert the batteries according to the
pole indications on the cover.
Note:
To find out what batteries may be used. See
page 53.
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REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD
Release the card by pushing once and
then pull it out with your fingers. (Push
once to set it, push again to release it.)
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CAUTION
If you insert the batteries incorrectly you may cause leaking, overheating
or injury to yourself. You may also damage the camera.
CAMERA SETUP
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BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR
As the batteries lose power, the icon on the LCD monitor will change from
to .
When the icon changes from
to .
Power in the batteries is almost
depleted. Please be ready to insert a
spare.
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
POWER ON/OFF
Turning on the Power
P POWER button
Turn on the camera by pressing the
POWER button. The lens cover will
open automatically, and the lens will
extend.
When the is flashing
Batteries Icon
The power is low and you can no
longer photograph.
Then the indicator light will show
red and the camera will
automatically shut down.
WARNING
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When changing the batteries, change all 4 at the same time and use
the same brand.
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The life of a battery will vary depending on the brand and grade. The
conditions and modes that are used will also affect the length of use.
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Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be recharged. Follow the
instructions provided to discharge batteries.
Note:
If the batteries run low, you can simply plug in the AC adapter to continue using
the camera. (See page 25.)
Turning off the Power
Pressing the POWER button again
will turn the power off. The lens will
automatically retract and the lens
cover will close.
Note:
When the camera is left on for a long period of time without being used, it will
automatically shut down to save the batteries. (See page 48.)
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CAMERA SETUP
INITIAL SETTINGS
The first time you use the camera,
you must set the following three
items. You will only need to do this
once.
l button
u button
r button
d button
3. Setting the Video Out Signal
The last screen will say Video Out.
Use the ud buttons to highlight
PAL or NTSC. Then press
the FLASH button to save. (See
page 50.)
Initial settings are complete.
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1. Selecting a Language
The first time you turn on the
POWER, the 'Language' screen
appears. Use the ud buttons to
select English, then press the
FLASH button. (See page 50.)
2. Setting Date & Time
Next the screen 'Date/Time' will
appear with the year highlighted.
Use the ud buttons to change the
numbers.
Use the l r buttons to highlight the
next item.
Press the FLASH button to save
the settings.
Press the MACRO button to
return to previous settings.
Hold down the ud buttons to
scroll faster.
You may change these settings at a
later date. (See page 49.)
MACRO button
FLASH button
CAMERA SETUP
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Chapter 2
STANDARD OPERATION
How to use in the automatic mode.
HOLDING THE CAMERA / RELEASING THE SHUTTER
There is no special picture-taking stance for this particular camera, but it is
useful to know these basic techniques for taking good pictures in general.
Good Form For Taking Horizontal Shots
Poor Form
Avoid arching
your shutter
button finger
Both hands
are clutching
the camera
Arms are
extended
Knees are
locked
Good Form For Taking Vertical Shots
Right thumb
controls the
shutter button
Make an L-shape
platform with the
left hand
Both arms
are close to
your body
Knees slight ly
bent to
create a
cushion
Left thumb
next to your
forehead
LCD Viewer Stance
(Horizontal)
Maintain the same
L-shaped left hand gri p
and relax shoulders to
bring arms forward.
Note:
In P.I.F. mode the image will sometimes appear upside down.
FULL & HALF SHUTTER BUTTON POSITONS
Half Pressed
Fully Pressed
Indicator lights
Full & Half Positions
The shutter button has a two-step function. Hold it halfway down to activate
the flashing green Indicator light. The camera is automatically setting focus
and shutter speed.
Fully press it completely to release the shutter.
Turns On the Light
Releases the Shutter
HINT
Remember to make an L-shape platform and to avoid covering the lens or flash with
your fingers. If you arch your right forefinger, you may press the shutter button too
hard, jerking the camera as the shutter releases. Also, it is difficult to maintain a
half-press when the finger is arched.
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Forms a
human
tripod
Both arms
are close to
your body
Knees slightly
bent to
create a
cushion
STANDARD OPERATION
LCD Viewer Stance
(Vertical)
Right thumb controls
shutter button. Left
hand shades the LCD
screen for easier
viewing.
CAMERA RANGE
P
When taking a photograph, you will want your subject to stand at least
50cm(19.6 inches) away.
When you want to photograph something that is 50cm use the MACRO
mode for better results. (See page 30.)
2. Center the subject in the middle
of the focus frame of the LCD
monitor.
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Focal Point
50cm (19.6 inches)
THE IMAGE SYSTEM
A brief description of how to take photos.
TAKING PHOTOS USING THE LCD MONITOR
You can use the LCD Monitor to compose the picture with automatic
focusing. The captured image will appear, then disappear.
CAUTION
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Be careful to avoid placing your fingers in front of the lens. Do not try to
extend or retract the lens manually. This may damage the mechanism.
POWER button
Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE.
3. Press the SHUTTER button
halfway to set the focus.
When focus is set, the indicator
light turns steady and the focus
frame on the LCD monitor will
turn green a beep will sound.
When the picture is not in focus the
indicator light will flash and the
focus frame on the LCD monitor
will turn red. If this occurs, take
your finger off the shutter button
and try refocus the picture.
Please note that the picture will not
focus if your subject is closer than
50 cm. Use the MACRO mode. (See
page 30.)
4. Press the SHUTTER button fully to take the photo.
You will know the picture is recorded when you hear the shutter sound.
This sound may be turned off. (See page 47.)
5. Press the POWER button to turn the camera OFF when finished.
The lens will retract and the lens cover will close.
Indicator light (green)
focus frame
1. Press the POWER button to turn the camera ON.
The lens will extend and the cover will open.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen.
STANDARD OPERATION
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TURNING THE QUICK VIEW ON/OFF
P
This system sends the recorded photo to the LCD monitor 3 seconds after
the image is captured. This function may be turned ON or OFF.
Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP mode and press
the POWER button.
Use the ud BUTTONS to highlight
QUICK VIEW. Use the l r
l button
u button
r button
d button
BUTTONS to select ON/OFF.
The recorded picture is displayed. It
will disappear after 3 seconds, or after
the shutter button is pressed halfway,
whichever is sooner.
When using only the VIEWFINDER the
QUICK VIEW function will not work.
USING THE VIEWFINDER-ONLY METHOD
How to take photos using the viewfinder only with the LCD monitor turned
off. It is similar to using a standard range finder camera. This saves battery
power when compared to using the LCD monitor to compose your pictures.
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1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
Be careful to avoid placing your fingers in front of the lens. Do not try to
extend or retract the lens manually. This may damage the mechanism.
POWER button
The lens will extend and the cover will open. The subject will appear
on the LCD monitor.
The explanation for turning ON the POWER will be omitted from now on.
Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE.
2. Press the DISPLAY button to turn
off the LCD MONITOR.
See page 26 for the explanation for the
DISPLAY button.
3. Center the subject in the focus
frame.
The camera will set the focus on the
image located in the exact center of
the frame.
4. Press the SHUTTER button
halfway to set the focus.
When focus is set, the indicator
light turns steady a beep will
sound. When the picture is not in
focus the indicator light will flash
and send signal by sound. If this
occurs, take your finger off the
shutter button and try refocus the
picture.
Please note that the picture will not
focus if your subject is closer than
50 cm. Use the MACRO mode. (See
page 30.)
5. Press the SHUTTER button all the way to take the photo.
The shutter sound indicates the shutter has released. To turn off the
shutter sound, see page 47. You are ready for the next shot when the
green light stops flashing.
VIEWFINDER
DISPLAY button
The viewfinder during shooting.
Indicator light (green)
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STANDARD OPERATION
6. Be sure to turn OFF the camera when you are finished by pressing the
Indicat
)
POWER button.
The lens will retract and the automatic cover will close.
The explanation for turning OFF the POWER will be omitted from now on.
ALERT
When using the VIEWFINDER to take close-up pictures, there will be a slight
difference between what you see and what the camera records through the lens,
referred to as parallax. Be mindful of this difference in close-up situations using the
viewfinder.
2. Press the shutter button halfway
to set focus.
When focus is set, the indicator
light stops blinking on both the
LCD monitor and the
VIEWFINDER.
or light (green
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Note:
When taking photos using the VIEWFINDER with the LCD Monitor off, pushing
the MENU button will turn on the function display menus so you can change
settings for different situations. (See pages 26, 32-34.)
You can turn off the menu display by pressing the MENU button again.
IF THE CAPTURED IMAGE IS OUT OF FOCUS FRAME
The automatic focus works only if the subject is in the FOCUS FRAME while
the SHUTTER button is first pressed halfway down. After the focus is locked
on the subject, you can adjust the frame to the desired composition and
release the SHUTTER.
Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE, and then
turn the POWER ON.
1. Place the subject in the center of
the focus frame.
Just as when using the LCD
monitor to compose the shot, you
must put the object to be focused
on in the center of the viewfinder.
3. Maintain the halfway shutter
button position and if you wish,
reposition the framing to your
liking.
4. Press the shutter button completely to take the photo.
The shutter sound indicates the shutter has released.
STANDARD OPERATION
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OPTICAL ZOOM & DIGITAL ZOOM
This camera has a 3X OPTICAL ZOOM and a 2X DIGITAL ZOOM (2 frames)
installed. As DIGITAL ZOOM is available when to photo with LCD monitor,
maximum 9X ZOOM photo is possible.
Double digital magnification
of 204 mm
Triple digital magnification of
306 mm
OPTICAL ZOOM RANGE (3X)
DIGITAL ZOOM (2X)
To zoom in press T
to zoom out press W.
DIGITAL ZOOM (3X)
To zoom in press T
to zoom out press W.
Note:
When using digital magnification, the
digital zoom indicator will appear at the
right side of T
bar. When 2X on the center,
3X on the right side of T.
ALERT
You can also use the Digital Zoom while shooting through the VIEWFINDER,
although all digitally enhanced images are inferior in resolution.
IMAGE CAPTURE SETTINGS
Selecting the Resolution and Compression
Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then
turn the POWER ON.
Focal length covered by the
35mm optical zoom lens.
To activate DIGITAL ZOOM, first press T zoom button to maximize the OPTICAL
ZOOM, release it, then press it again. This produces 2X DIGITAL ZOOM. Release
and press again to achieve a 3X DIGITAL ZOOM. To return to the normal
OPTICAL ZOOM mode, press the W zoom button, release and press it again.
Note:
Selecting Digital Zoom through the
MENU
After pressing the MENU button, use the
l r buttons to highlight Digital Zoom.
Using the du buttons, select either ON or
OFF.
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STANDARD OPERATION
1. Press the MENU button and use the lr to highlight RESOLUTION.
2. Use the ud buttons to select the number of pixels (size) from
Standard, Fine or Superfine.
RESOLUTION Normal DIGITAL ZOOM 2XDIGITAL ZOOM
3X
Standard 640
Fine 1600
Super fine 2304
×
480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels 640 × 480 pixels
×
1200 pixels 1280 × 960 pixels 800 × 600 pixels
×
1728 pixels 1280 × 960 pixels 800 × 600 pixels
3. Press the MENU button and use the l r buttons to highlight
COMPRESSION.
Normal mode is set at high compression, which takes less memory
space but produces a lower quality picture.
Fine mode produces the highest quality picture, but will require more
memory.
4. Use the ud buttons to select Normal or Fine Compression.
Note:
Photograph Quality Settings
The number of pictures you can fit on a memory card is determined by photograph
quality. (See page 19.)
The camera keeps your last choice when it is turned off.
The camera is set in the "Normal" compression mode at the factory. Changing to
"Fine" mode will improve the quality of your pictures (See page 19.), but the number
of pictures that fit on a single memory card will be reduced.
CONFIRMING THE NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHS
The number of pictures stored on the memory card (at current quality and
resolution settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
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The number on the LCD monitor may change after each picture is taken. Each
one will take up different amounts of memory. The number is calculated based
on the factory average.
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When you take VIDEO CLIPS the amount of pictures you can take will change
drastically. See page 37 for more detailed information on VIDEO CLIPS.
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The number of the sheets which can take pictures is a maximum of 9999.
FYI
Comparing the SD and MultiMedia Memory Cards
You may use both the SD Memory card and the MultiMediaCard (MMC) with this
camera. The SD Memory card is quite fast and has the ability to hold large amounts
of data. The MultiMedia Card uses less power so that the batteries last longer.
If you decide to buy a new memory card, the SD Memory card is recommended for
its speed and ability to lock and protect your data. (See page 50.)
FLASH CONTROL
You can change the flash setting by pushing the FLASH button and
observing the icons on the LCD monitor.
The mode changes each time you press the FLASH button.
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Number of Images
Approximate Number of Images
Quality Approximate Number of Images (16MB)
COMPRESSION
RESOLUTION
Standard Approx. 127 Images Approx. 68 Images
Fine Approx. 35 Images Approx. 17 Images
Super Fine Approx. 17 Images Approx. 00 Images
Frame data will also be installed on the provided SD Memory card. This
may reduce the total indicated on the table.
Normal Fine
ALERT
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The numbers are the result of factory tests made by the manufacturer.
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The numbers on the LCD monitor are only a guide. The actual numbers may
vary.
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The numbers on the LCD monitor may vary with image capture settings.
Flashing green means
Indicator light
FLASH button
the battery is recycling
for the next shot.
Note:
Blurred Shot
When taking pictures in "No Flash" setting or in the "Forced Flash" setting (Slow
Synchro), the shutter will be slower than 1/30 sec. at wide angle or 1/60 sec. at
telephoto. At such slow speeds in low light, the image may blur from camera motion,
therefore, a green light will flash to warn you.
STANDARD OPERATION
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FYI
MENU Butt
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Slow Synchro Shutter Shooting
This technique allows you to sync the Flash with the Slow Shutter Shooting. In
most cases, if the flash is used in a very dark setting the background turns out dark,
but when using the Forced Flash settings the exposure time lengthens (Slow
Synchro Shutter Shooting) and brightens the background. The use of a tripod is
recommended to prevent blurring.
Main Functions Of The Flash Icons
Automatic Flash (default
setting)
No Flash Turns off the flash even in dark scenes. Use
Auto red-eye reduction Use this setting when recordi ng with a flash
Forced Flash The flash will go off at any time no matter
Flash Range
ISO Sensitivity Normal (Wide Angle) Normal (Telephoto)
Standard Sensitivity
High Sensitivity
Super High Sensitivity
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO Sensitivity (See page 33.)
The flash will automatically go off in a dark
setting. In a well lit setting, the flash will not
go off. This can be used for most settings.
it for night scenes or wherever you are
prohibited from using a flash. Please note
that these shots may become blurred due
to very slow shutter speed. ’No Flash’ is the
automatic setting in CONTINUOUS or
VIDEO CLIP mode.
at night or indoors. The flash will go off
once and will go off again when the
picture is taken. This will help to reduce
red-eye phenomenon.
the brightness. Use it when the
background is bright or when you are
shooting against the sun. When used in
dark settings, the length of exposure
becomes longer, changing into Slow
Synchro Shutter Shooting. Please note that
these shots may become blurred.
0.5 - 2.6m (1.6 - 8.5ft) 0.5 - 1.5m (1.6 - 4.9ft)
0.5 - 3.7m (1.6 - 12.1ft) 0.5 - 2.1m (1.6 - 6.9ft)
0.5 - 5.2m (1.6 - 17.1ft) 0.5 - 3.0m (1.6 - 9.8ft)
USING THE SELF TIMER
Use the self-timer when you are recording an image of yourself or a group
that includes you. Also, this feature will eliminate blurring.
Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then
turn the POWER ON.
on
l button
u button
r button
d button
1. Press the MENU button and select SELF TIMER by using the l r
buttons.
2. Select either 2 sec. or 10 sec. by using the ud buttons.
HINT
Short Self Timer
Shots taken at night, at sunset or in MACRO mode can easily become blurred. The
shot often becomes blurred when the camera moves (because the shutter is open)
while the shutter button is pressed down. When using the Short Self Timer the
shutter is set to release 2 seconds after the button has been pressed, helping you to
take photos that are not blurred. The light will flash quickly for 2 seconds before the
shutter goes off.
3. Center the image and press the
SHUTTER button.
In the 10-sec. mode, the light
flashes slowly for 8 seconds, then
faster for the last 2 seconds before
the shutter releases.
To turn on the self timer sound, see
page 47.
Light will flash slowly
for 8 seconds
Light will flash
quickly for 2
seconds
Shutter will release
illumination Ligh
Note:
If you want to stop the process after pressing the shutter button in self timer mode,
just press the MACRO button. EPSON recommends using a tripod or placing
the camera on a flat horizontal surface when using this mode.
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STANDARD OPERATION
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