Epson L500V - PhotoPC Digital Camera User manual

Camera Basics

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Contents
Introduction 5
About the Software 6
Optional Accessories 7
Finding More Information 8
Getting Started 9
Charging the Battery 10
Installing the Memory Card 11
Installing the Battery 12
Turning Your Camera On and Off 13
Setting the Language, Date, and Time 14
Installing the Software 15
Taking and Viewing Photos 17
Taking Photos in Automatic Mode 18
Taking Photos in Manual Mode 20
Camera Settings 22
Continuous Shooting 23
Recording Videos 25
Taking Photos With Fun Frames 26
Playing Back Photos and Videos 28

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Viewing a Slide Show 29
Deleting Photos 30
Adding, Changing, or Removing Frames 32
Printing Your Photos 33
Connecting the Camera to Your Printer 34
Printing Photos 35
Making Print Settings 40
Solving Problems 41
Camera Problems 41
Image Problems 43
Miscellaneous Problems 44
List of Error Messages 45
Where To Get Help 47
Appendix 49
Specifications 49
Important Safety Instructions 50
FCC Compliance Statement 56
Declaration of Conformity 57
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 58
Index 61

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Introduction
Your new Epson®L-500V is a compact digital camera
that lets you capture all the special moments in your life
and print high-quality photos without a computer. Its
features include:
◗5.0 megapixel resolution, for clear, beautiful photos
◗3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom
◗2.5-inch LCD screen using Epson’s exclusive
Photo Fine™technology for crystal-clear previews
and playback
◗16MB Secure Digital (SD™) memory card
◗Rechargeable lithium ion battery and charger
◗Continuous shooting mode that lets you take up to
three photos per second
◗Direct printing to supported Epson Stylus®Photo
and PictureMate™printers
◗Epson PRINT Image Framer® (P.I.F.™) for adding
fun frames to your photos—without a computer
◗PRINT Image Matching®II technology, so you can
get the best possible prints

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About the Software
The CD-ROM that came with your camera includes the
following software for Windows®and Macintosh®:
◗A selection of PRINT Image Framer designs for
holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions (in
addition to the frames already loaded on the camera)
◗P.I.F. Designer for creating original frames and
modifying the included frames
◗P.I.F. Tool for transferring frames from your
computer to the camera
◗Your Epson L-500V Reference Guide, which includes
information and instructions for all the features of
your camera
◗A USB driver that lets you transfer photos to your
computer in Windows 98SE. (If you have a newer
version of Windows or a Macintosh, you don’t need
to install the USB driver.)
◗Apple®QuickTime™for playing videos on your
computer
◗Adobe®Reader to view the Reference Guide
See page 15 for instructions on installing the software.

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Optional Accessories
Epson offers an AC adapter (B867062) for use with any
standard electrical outlet. This is particularly useful when
you are printing from the camera. See your on-screen
Reference Guide for instructions on using it.
Epson also offers a lithium ion battery (B32B818242)
that you can carry as a spare in case you need it.
You can purchase optional accessories from the Epson
StoreSM at [phone] or visit www.epsonstore.com
(U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call [phone]
for dealer referral.
You can also use the following types of memory cards:
◗SD card (Secure Digital) up to 1GB
◗MM card (Multimedia, MMC V 2.1 or later) up
to 1GB
For maximum performance, make sure the memory card
has a recording/transfer speed of 10MB per second. For
details, see page 49.

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Finding More Information
This book includes all the information you need to take
pictures and print them right from your camera. For
more information, check the following:
◗The Epson L-500V Reference Guide provides
information and instructions for all the camera’s
features, including troubleshooting tips. To open the
guide, double-click the icon on your computer
desktop.
See page 15 for instructions on installing the
Reference Guide.
◗For instructions on using the P.I.F. software, open
the Help menu and select User’s Guide.
◗If you still have questions after checking the
information listed above, contact Epson Technical
Support as listed on page 47.

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Getting Started
Before using your camera, you need to follow the
instructions in this section to:
◗Charge the battery with the included battery charger
(page 10)
◗Install the memory card (page 11)
◗Install the battery (page 12)
◗Turn on the camera (page 13)
◗Set the current date and time (page 14)
◗Install the software on your computer (page 15).
Make sure you have all the items shown below:
Camera
USB cable (for connecting
to a printer or computer)
Lithium ion
battery
Software CD-ROM
Battery
charger
Charger
power cable
SD memory
card

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Charging the Battery
Be sure to charge the battery before you use it the first
time or if you haven’t used it for a long time. Charging
takes about two hours. A fully charged battery lets you
take approximately 200 photos.
1Connect the small end of the battery charger power
cable to the charger, then plug the power cable into
an electrical outlet.
2Place the battery into the
charger. The charge light
comes on red. If it doesn’t
come on, reinstall the battery
in the charger.
3When the charge light turns green, the battery is
fully charged. Remove the battery and unplug the
charger from the outlet.

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Installing the Memory Card
Caution:
Turn off your camera before installing or removing the
memory card. Make sure you insert the card in the correct
orientation, or you may damage the camera and card.
1Make sure the camera is turned off.
2Turn the camera on its left side.
3Slide the battery cover until it
pops up.
4Position the card as shown
and slide it all the way into
the slot until it clicks into
place:
5Press down on the battery
cover and slide it back into
place.
Notch

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Removing a Memory Card
Note:
Your camera won’t store photos and some of its buttons
won’t operate without a memory card correctly installed.
1Make sure the camera is turned
off, then slide the battery cover
until it pops up.
2Push in the memory card to
release it. The card pops out.
3Pull out the memory card, then
press down on the battery cover and slide it back
into place.
Installing the Battery
1Turn the camera on its left side.
2Slide the battery cover until it
pops up as shown:
3Insert the battery into the
compartment, positioning it as
shown with the arrow facing
down. Press it down until it
clicks into place.

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4Press down on the battery cover
and slide it back into place.
To remove the battery, open the battery cover as
described in step 2, then release the white battery catch
and take out the battery.
Turning Your Camera On and Off
Before turning on your camera, remove the protective
film sheet covering the LCD screen.
◗To turn on the camera, press the POWER button on
the top. The LCD screen turns on. If the camera is
set to a shooting mode, the lens cover opens and the
lens pops out.
◗To turn off the camera, press the POWER button.
The lens retracts, the lens cover closes, and the LCD
screen turns off as necessary.
POWER
button
Remove sheet
from LCD screen

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Setting the Language, Date, and Time
When you turn on the camera for the first time, you
need to set the language, date, and time.
1Turn on the camera.
2If you see the language screen, move the joystick
to rto select English, then press the OK button.
Move the joystick to uand press the OK button.
Then perform steps 5 to 7 to set the date and time.
If you don’t see the language screen, turn the Mode
dial to SETUP. Then go to step 3.
3Move the joystick to rto select Setup Menu 2.
4Move the joystick to dto select Date/Time, then
move it to r.
5Move the joystick to lor rto select the date
format, date, or time setting you want to change.
6Move the joystick to uor dto change the settings.
7Repeat steps 5 and 6 to select and set any other
settings. Then press the OK button.
8Move the joystick to dto select Language, then
move it to r.
9Move the joystick to u, d, l, or r to select a
language, then press the OK button.

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Installing the Software
To use all of your camera’s special features, install the
software on your computer from the camera’s CD-ROM.
Windows
1Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD
drive. The Installer starts automatically. If it doesn’t
start, select My Computer and double-click Epson.
2Read the license
agreement, then
click Agree. You see
this screen:
3Click Install, then
follow the on-screen
instructions.
If you don’t have Adobe Reader or QuickTime, click
Custom instead of Install. Select Adobe Reader
and/or Quicktime and click Install.
If you see a message asking you to restart, select No,
I will restart my computer later, and click Finish.
4When installation is complete, click Exit and register
your camera as instructed.

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Macintosh
1Insert the CD-ROM in your CD-ROM or DVD
drive.
2Double-click the Epson CD-ROM icon if
necessary, then double-click the Epson icon.
3Read the license
agreement, then
click Agree. You see
this screen:
4Click Install.
If you don’t have
Adobe Reader, click
Custom instead of Install. Select Adobe Reader
and click Install.
5Enter your administrator name and password if
necessary. You may have to do this more than once.
6Follow the on-screen instructions to install each
program. Click Quit to continue, as needed.
7When installation is complete, click Exit and register
your camera as instructed.

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Taking and Viewing Photos
You can take several different types of photos with your
camera and then view them on the LCD screen:
◗Automatic photos: Use automatically adjusted
settings for great snapshots. All you have to do is
point and shoot. See page 18.
◗Manual photos: Fine-tune your shots by adjusting
a variety of camera settings, including resolution,
exposure compensation, sensitivity, white balance,
and more. See page 20.
◗Continuous photos: Capture a series of shots, up
to 3 photos per second. See page 23.
◗Videos: Record videos with sound. The length of
the video is limited only by the amount of storage
you have. See page 25.
◗PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) photos: Take p hotos
with fun frames for holidays and special occasions.
See page 26.
When you’re ready to view your photos on the LCD
screen, see page 28.

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Taking Photos in Automatic Mode
Automatic photography mode lets you capture high-
resolution images without making complicated settings.
You can use the zoom buttons to move in closer to your
subject and set the flash for indoor or low-light photos.
In automatic mode, images are captured at a resolution
and quality setting of (2560 × 1920 pixels). To
change these settings, use manual mode (see page 20).
Note:
You can also use the macro and/or self-timer features
in automatic mode. For instructions, see the Reference
Guide on your computer. See page 15 for instructions on
installing the Reference Guide and software.
1Turn the Mode dial to automatic.
2Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away
from your subject.
Note:
To turn on digital zoom, see the Reference Guide on
your computer.
◗To zoom in on your subject, press the T
(telephoto) button. To zoom in more, release the
button and press it again.
◗To zoom out, press the W (wide-angle)
button. To zoom out more, release the button
and press it again.

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3Center your subject in the middle of the square
focus frame on the LCD screen.
The default flash setting is automatic, indicated by
the icon on the LCD screen. The flash will go off
automatically whenever necessary.
If you want to change the flash setting, move the
joystick to r. See page 23 for a list of flash settings.
4Press and hold the shutter button halfway. The focus
frame turns green and the focus is set. If you want to
reframe your picture, move the camera until the
photo you want appears on the screen.
Note:
If the focus frame turns red and transparent instead of
green, adjust your position slightly and try again.
5Press the shutter button all the way down. The
camera beeps as it captures the image.
Note:
To turn off the camera’s beep sound, turn the Mode dial
to SETUP, move the joystick to rtwice, and select
Sound Off in the Sound Menu. See the on-screen
Reference Guide for details.

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Taking Photos in Manual Mode
If you are an advanced photographer, you may want to
use manual mode. This allows you to select the quality
(resolution), white balance, light sensitivity (ISO Speed),
and exposure compensation. You can also select special
scene modes for portraits, landscapes, or night photos.
Before you start, make sure the batteries are installed and
the camera is turned on, as described on page 12.
1Turn the Mode dial to manual.
2If you want to adjust the resolution or other settings,
press the MENU button. See page 22 for a list of
available settings or see the Reference Guide.
3Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away
from your subject.
Note:
To turn on digital zoom, see the Reference Guide.
◗To zoom in on your subject, press the T
(telephoto) button. To zoom in more, release the
button and press it again.
◗To zoom out, press the W(wide-angle)
button. To zoom out more, release the button
and press it again.