Epson 850Z User Setup Information
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1. Status Display Panel Settings Continued Sensitivity Settings D Standard ISO 100 b gt High ISO 200 b gt Super High ISO 400 White Balance Settings AUTO Adjusts white balance automatically FIX Locks white balance at 5200 K CUST Lets you customize white balance Exposure Settings Changes exposure setting from 2 0 to 2 0 in increments of 0 5 in Program mode and 0 2 in Manual mode Pictures Remaining Displays the number of pictures you can still take This number varies depending on your image quality setting Timer If the timer icon appears the timer is on These settings are only available in the Program and Manual user modes See the inside back cover to set the user mode from FullAuto mode to Program or Manual Installing and Formatting the CompactFlash Card To take photos your Compact Flash memory card must be installed and formatted Follow these steps 1 Place your thumb or index finger behind the memory card cover latch and pull the cover open memory card cover latch 2 Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot Make sure the front of the card faces the same direction as the front of the camera and the arrow on the card points in 3 As you insert the card the eject button pops out Flip the eject button up and close the memory card cover eject button 4 Turn the camera dial to m If you haven t set the clock yet you s2. light for outdoor portraits Use a tripod Try the Program mode Portrait setting Try to get on the same level as your subject For children or pets you can get shots that are more interesting if they are taken from their perspective Action shots can be tricky To get the best results Use a fast shutter speed 19 D Pick a good location where you can capture a shot at any moment D In Program mode try the Sports setting For all your pictures D Dont forget about your optical zoom black and white Macro mode and other specialized settings You can frame the exact shots you want reducing the time you might spend adjusting your images later D Hold the camera as still as possible and use a tripod if you have one D Program mode has great shortcuts for Landscape Portrait and Sports images Try these settings if youre in a hurry or you dont want to make manual camera settings D Try using quick shot mode to cut down on processing time See your Users Guide to turn this on D Dont forget that if you don t like the way a shot comes out you can erase it 20
3. this position Push in the camera dial camera dial lock lock to change to other settings Use for continuous or interval shooting to capture a y complex motion or to photograph scenes that change over time Take pictures using the LCD screen You can use the LCD menus to adjust photo settings such as digital zoom sensitivity white balance and exposure Take pictures with the viewfinder This setting uses cin less battery power than taking pictures with the LCD screen C Play back or delete your photos and sounds or lock and unlock photos s Print directly from your camera to an EPSON ink jet printer i Set up or view camera information and settings Status Display Panel These settings appear on the status display panel ee timer flash image quality sensitivity HIGH e H white gt gt gt N X balance WB AUTO on low pictures battery Ti remaining icon K AN exposure monochrome indicator Status Display Panel Settings kk kkk KK Image Quality Settings Standard 640 X 480 pixe Fine 640 X 480 pixe Super Fine 640 X 480 pixe HyPict 640 X 480 pixe Flash Setttings Automatic Forced Flash Flash Off Slow Synchronized O T Mea Red eye Reduction Low Battery Icon Indicates that the camera batteries are low Monochrome Indicator Indicates that the camera is set to monochrome mode
4. 2 When you see the image you want to delete press the bottom left button next to Delete 3 You see a confirmation screen Click Yes to delete the image You can also delete multiple photos or lock and unlock photos for deletion using the camera s playback menu see your Users Guide for instructions 16 Tips for Getting Great Pictures From Your Camera Here are some tips to help you use the camera s settings Conditions and subjects vary so these settings may not be exactly right for your specific photograph NOTE This section includes suggested advanced settings that are described in detail in your User s Guide Many of these settings can only be changed in Manual or Program mode See the inside back cover to change the user mode If you are taking pictures in bright sunlight Avoid taking pictures while facing the sun D Reduce the exposure setting D Use a fast shutter speed or smaller aperture setting D Use an optional filter with the camera s included lens adapter to cut down on excessive light D Use the Solar Assist panel to save battery power If you are taking pictures when it is cloudy you might want to adjust your camera settings as follows D Increase the exposure setting D Try using fixed white balance 17 D Ifthe sky has complete cloud cover you may want to avoid taking landscape photos Portrait photos and closer shots are better under cloudy conditions D If the s
5. EPSON PhotoPC s5oz 2 MEGAPIXEL ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Reference Guide IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties either express or implied by or with respect to anything in this manual and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect special or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored 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 Epson America Inc No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice TRADEMARKS EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION PhotoPC Solar Assist and HyPict are registered trademarks of Epson America Inc A NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS Digital cameras and scanners like photocopiers and conventional cameras can be misused by improper copying of copyrighted material While so
6. ee the clock setting 09 01 88 01 02 M DY screen with the year Hear v highlighted in red Press the ISO and W B buttons to change the date and time settings For detailed instructions see your Users Guide When you re finished press the bottom left button next to SET You see the SETUP menu Press the bottom right MEMORY CARD button under Memory ios SETUP The Memory Card Format menu appears Press the top left button next to MEMORY CARD FORMAT You see a warning message Press the button next to Yes to format the card 10 When the card is formatted the camera returns to the Memory Card Format menu Press the bottom right button under BACK to return to the SETUP menu Taking Pictures You can take pictures with the viewfinder when you don t need to see the image on the LCD screen this saves battery power You can take pictures with the LCD screen to see a preview of how your image will appear and change advanced settings NOTE Before you start taking pictures you need to make sure the batteries are installed and the CompactFlash card is installed and formatted as described earlier in this book You should also choose your user mode See the inside back cover for details See your User s Guide for detailed instructions on using camera settings Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder gt Use the camera s viewfinder to capture an image as you would with any point and sho
7. ky is partly cloudy you can take landscape photos with interesting cloud formations that look great Under fluorescent lighting you need to counteract the cool bluish lighting that results Try the following D Use custom or fixed white balance D Avoid taking portraits under fluorescents To capture beautiful sunsets without losing any of the color or lighting effects set up the camera as follows D Use the fixed white balance setting D Adjust exposure settings for different effects D Take shots at different times of the sunset to capture the changing colors Under low light conditions it is often difficult to capture a good shot of the background as well as your subject Try the following D Increase the exposure setting D Use a wide aperture or slow shutter speed to let in more light 18 Use a higher sensitivity or ISO eqivalent A tripod is recommended for higher sensitivity settings Use the slow synchronized flash setting to light up the background along with the subject When you are taking portraits you should set up your camera so it captures flattering images that make your subject the center of attention Try the spot metering setting Be sure to center your subject when locking the camera settings with the two step shutter Use the p manual focus setting Be aware of lighting conditions and how they affect the appearance of your subject Early morning and late afternoon provide flattering
8. me countries laws permit limited copying in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras and scanners Copyright 1999 by Epson America Inc CPD 9249 Torrance California USA 9 99 Contents Installing Batteries Camera Dial Settings Status Display Panel Installing and Formatting the CompactFlash Card Taking Pictures Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder Taking Pictures With the LCD Screen Playing Back Pictures Deleting Pictures Tips for Getting Great Pictures From Your Camera Oo WB KR amp W 17 This book provides a quick reference to using your camera It covers the camera s basic features and includes helpful tips for taking pictures in various locations Installing Batteries Your camera includes a battery charger and a set of new uncharged batteries See your Users Guide for battery charging instructions then follow these steps to install the charged batteries 1 Turn the camera upside down 2 Hold the battery cover lock down and slide the cover out and up to open it battery cover lock 3 Insert four batteries into the compartment positioning the and ends as shown below Camera Dial Settings The following table describes camera dial settings Turn the dial to Off to remove or install batteries or the CompactFlash card The dial locks in
9. next to Delete if you don t want the picture If you ve turned recording on you see a countdown on the screen During this time you can record a message into the cameras microphone Playing Back Pictures You can play back pictures if you are taking photos with the LCD screen NOTE You can also see your pictures in the camera s playback menu with more options such as displaying a slide show locking and unlocking photos recording and deleting sounds See your User s Guide for details Follow these steps 1 2 Turn the camera dial to If you are taking pictures in Full Auto or Program mode press the top left button next to the icon If you are taking pictures in Manual mode press the bottom right button under Menu Change From the next menu press the top left button next to the icon You see the quick playback screen displaying the last picture you took enlargement Sound Delete Multi Play BACK 15 3 Press the button next to the right arrow to display the earliest picture taken You can continue pressing the button to view your pictures in order Press the button next to the left arrow to move backward through your pictures 4 Press the bottom right button under BACK to return to the previous menu Deleting Pictures If you want to delete images stored on the camera follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 above to play back your images
10. ot auto focus camera photo capture ligh viewfinder camera status light control buttons camera dial Follow these steps 1 10 Make sure you are at least 20 inches 50 cm away from your subject Turn the camera dial to and wait until the photo capture light turns green Look straight through the viewfinder and center your subject within the cross hairs Use the camera s control buttons to change image quality flash or other basic settings See page 4 for a description of basic camera settings Turn the optical zoom control to the left counter clockwise to zoom in on your subject or to the right clockwise to zoom out zoom control shutter button Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus and _ go exposure Press the shutter button the rest of Zs the way down to take the picture Hold the camera still until it clicks then release the shutter button When the photo capture light stops flashing your image is saved CAUTION If you set the camera down while the light is still flashing do it carefully The camera may lose your image if you set it down too hard 11 Taking Pictures With the LCD Screen The LCD screen lets you see a live preview of what the camera s lens sees at any moment camera Status light control buttons microphone Follow these steps to take a picture using the LCD screen 1 Make sure
11. you are at least 20 inches 50 cm away from your subject 2 Turn the camera dial to to see a live preview with the View menu settings 12 This example shows how the LCD screen looks in Full Auto user mode The screen looks different in Program or Manual mode Eggs See the inside back cover Newnes to change the user mode NOTE The LCD screen uses up battery power quickly If it s idle for more than the designated power off interval the camera turns off automatically To turn it back on press the shutter button or turn the camera dial to Off and then back to Make any changes you want to the settings on the View menu You can also use the camera s control buttons to change image quality flash or other basic settings See page 4 for a description of basic camera settings Push the optical zoom control to the left counter clockwise to zoom in on your subject or to the right clockwise to zoom out zoom control shutter button 13 5 14 Center your subject on the screen then press the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto T focus and exposure You see a green circle on the screen when the camera locks the settings Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture lt Hold the camera still until it clicks Then release the shutter button After a few seconds you see a confirmation screen Confirmation NOTE Press the button
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