Epson PhotoPC L-410 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
Unpacking Your Camera 9
Installing the Battery 10
Turning Your Camera On and Off 11
Setting the Language, Date, and Time 11
Using Memory Cards 12
Installing the Software 14
Taking and Viewing Photos 17
Taking Photos in Automatic Mode 18
Taking Photos in Manual Mode 19
Camera Settings 21
Continuous Shooting 23
Recording Videos 24
Taking Photos With Fun Frames 25
Playing Back Photos and Videos 27
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Deleting Photos 28
Adding or Changing Frames 29
Printing Your Photos 31
Connecting the Camera to Your Printer 32
Printing Photos 34
Making Print Settings 38
Solving Problems 39
Camera Problems 39
Image Problems 41
Miscellaneous Problems 42
List of Error Messages 43
Where To Get Help 45
Appendix 47
Specifications 47
Important Safety Instructions 49
FCC Compliance Statement 53
Declaration of Conformity 54
Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty 55
Index 59
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Introduction
Your new Epson®PhotoPC®L-410 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:
◗4.0 megapixel resolution, for clear, beautiful photos
◗3x optical zoom and 3x digital zoom
◗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 frames 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 PhotoPC L-410 Camera User’s 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™program for playing videos on
your computer
◗Adobe®Acrobat®Reader to view the Camera User’s
Guide
See page 14 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.
You can purchase the adapter 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 512MB
◗MM card (Multimedia, MMC V 2.1 or later) up to
512MB
Epson recommends SD cards manufactured by
Panasonic,
®SimpleTech, ™and Lexar Media. ™For
maximum performance, make sure the memory card has
a recording/transfer speed of 10MB per second.
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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 PhotoPC L-410 Camera User’s Guide
provides information and instructions for all the
camera’s features, including troubleshooting tips. To
open the guide, double-click the icon on your
desktop.
See pages 14 to 15 for instructions on installing the
Camera User’s 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 45.
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Getting Started
To start using your camera, all you need to do is install
the batteries, turn on the camera, and set the current
date. You should also install the software on your
computer. Follow the instructions in this section to get
started.
Unpacking Your Camera
Make sure you have all the items shown below:
Camera
PC USB cable (B)
CR-V3 battery
Printer USB cable (A)
Software CD-ROM
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Installing the Battery
1Turn the camera upside
down.
2Slide the battery cover until
it pops up as shown:
3Insert the battery into the
compartment, positioning
the + and – ends as shown:
Note:
You can use either a CR-V3 battery, like the one included
with the camera, or two AA batteries.
4Press down on the battery
cover and slide it back into
place.
AA
batteries
CR-V3
battery
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Turning Your Camera On and Off
◗To turn on the camera, press the POWER button.
The lens cover opens and the lens pops out.
◗To turn off the camera, press the POWER button.
The lens retracts and the lens cover closes.
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.
1Press the OK button to select English. You see the
Date/Time screen.
2Press the uor dbutton to change the
date format to M.D.Y.
3Press the rbutton to move to the time
format.
4Press the uor dbutton to change the time format
to 12 hr.
POWER button
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5Press the rbutton to move to the date.
6Press the uor dbutton to change the month.
7Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each item on the screen.
8Press the OK button.
Using Memory Cards
You can take pictures and save them in the camera
without a memory card. However, you can store more
pictures when you use a memory card. You can use either
of the following types of cards:
◗SD card (Secure Digital) up to 512MB
◗MM card (Multimedia, MMC V 2.1 or later) up to
512MB
Caution:
Make sure the camera is turned off before installing or
removing a memory card. Make sure you insert the card in
the correct orientation, or you may damage the camera and
card.
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Installing a Memory Card
1Make sure the camera is turned off.
2Slide the battery cover until
it pops up.
3Position the card as shown
and slide it all the way into
the slot:
4Press down on the battery
cover and slide it back into place.
Removing a Memory Card
1Make sure the camera is turned off.
2Slide the battery cover until it pops up.
3Push in the memory card to release it. The card pops
out.
4Pull out the memory card.
5Press down on the battery cover and slide it back
into place.
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Installing the Software
To take advantage of all of your camera’s special features,
make sure you install the software on your computer
from the CD-ROM that came with the camera.
Windows
1Insert the software CD-ROM in your computer’s
CD-ROM or DVD drive. The Installer starts
automatically. If it doesn’t start, do the following:
◗Windows XP: Click Start, click My
Computer, then double-click Epson.
◗Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000: Double-click
My Computer, then double-click Epson.
2Read the license agreement, then click Agree. You
see the Software Installation screen:
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3Click Install, then follow the on-screen instructions
to install each program.
If you don’t have Adobe Acrobat Reader or
QuickTime on your system, click Custom instead of
Install. Select the programs you want to install and
click Install. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
5When you see the product registration screen,
register your camera as instructed. At the last screen,
click Done or close your browser.
Macintosh
1Insert the software CD-ROM in your Macintosh’s
CD-ROM or DVD drive.
2Double-click the CD-ROM icon if necessary, then
double-click the EPSON icon.
3Read the license agreement, then click Agree.
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You see the Software Installation screen:
4Click Install.
If you don’t have Adobe Acrobat on your Macintosh,
click Custom instead of Install. Select Adobe
Acrobat 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.
8When you see the product registration screen,
register your camera as instructed. At the last screen,
click Done or close your browser.
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Taking and Viewing Photos
You can take several different types of photos with your
camera, as described below:
◗Automatic photos: Use automatically adjusted
settings for great snapshots. All you have to do is
point and shoot.
◗Manual photos: Fine-tune your shots by adjusting
a variety of camera settings, including resolution,
exposure compensation, sensitivity, white balance,
and more.
◗Continuous photos: Capture a series of shots, up
to 3 photos per second.
◗Videos: Record videos with sound. The length of
the video is limited only by the amount of storage
you have.
◗PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) photos: Take photos
with fun frames for holidays and special occasions.
This section explains how to take photos and videos and
view them on your camera’s LCD screen.
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Taking Photos in Automatic Mode
The automatic photography mode lets you capture high-
resolution images without making any complicated
settings. You can use the zoom buttons to move in closer
to your subject and/or set the flash for indoor or low-
light photographs.
In automatic mode, images are captured at a resolution
of N2304 (2304 × 1728 pixels). If you want to change
this setting, use manual mode as described on page 19.
Note:
You can also use the macro and/or self-timer features
in automatic mode. For instructions, see the Camera User’s
Guide on your computer. See page 14 for instructions on
installing the Camera User’s Guide and software.
Before you start, make sure the batteries are installed
and the camera is turned on as described on pages 10
and 11.
1Turn the Mode dial to automatic.
2Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away
from your subject.
◗To zoom in on your subject, press the T
(telephoto) button.
◗To zoom out, press the W (wide-angle)
button.
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3Center your subject in the middle of the square
focus frame on the 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, press the r
button. See page 22 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.
5Press the shutter button all the way down. The
camera beeps as it captures the image.
Note:
The LCD screen may turn off to save battery power after
you take a picture. Press any button or turn the Mode dial to
turn the screen back on.
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, and
exposure compensation. You can also select special scene
modes for portraits or landscape photos, or turn the
LCD screen off to save battery power.
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Before you start, make sure the batteries are installed and
the camera is turned on, as described on pages
10 and 11.
1Turn the Mode dial to manual.
If you want to turn the LCD screen off to save
battery power, press the DISP button twice. You will
have to use the viewfinder instead of the screen to
frame your shot.
2If you want to adjust the quality (resolution) or
other settings, press the MENU button. See page 22
for a list of available settings. For more information,
see the Camera User’s Guide on your computer.
3Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away
from your subject.
◗To zoom in on your subject, press the T
(telephoto) button.
◗To zoom out, press the W(wide-angle)
button.
4Center your subject in the middle of the square
focus frame on the screen.
The default flash setting is automatic, indicated by
the icon on the LCD screen. The flash will go off
automatically whenever necessary.
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