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Epson L-500V Digital Camera User Manual

1. 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 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 Lithium ion Battery Charger battery charger power cable SD memory 4 YW card ay ar Gf Software CD ROM USB cable for connecting to a printer or computer Charging the Battery Be sure to charge the battery before you use it the first time or if you haven used it for a long time Charging takes about two hours A fully charged battery lets you take approximately 200 photos 1 10 Connect the small end of the battery charger power cable to the charger then plug the power cable into an electrical outlet Place the battery into th
2. W to select Language then move it to P 9 Move the joystick to A V 4 or P to select a language then press the OK button 14 Installing the Software To use all of your camera s special features install the software on your computer from the cameras CD ROM Windows 1 Insert 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 Read the license agreement then click Agree You see this screen Epson L 500V Click 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 will restart my computer later and click Finish When installation is complete click Exit and register your camera as instructed 15 Macintosh 1 Insert the CD ROM in your CD ROM or DVD drive 2 Double click the Epson CD ROM icon if necessary then double click the Epson icon 3 Read the license agreement then click Agree You see this screen 4 Click Install Epson L 500V P LF Software If you don t have Adobe Reader click Custom instead of Install Select Adobe Reader and click Install 5 Enter your administrator name and password if necessary You may have to do this more than once 6 Follow the on screen instructions to install
3. button To zoom out press the W wide angle button Once you start recording you can only zoom if you have digital zoom turned on see your Reference Guide for instructions 25 9 Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording 10 Press the shutter button again to stop recording Taking Photos With Fun Frames You can use P I F PRINT Image Framer to take pictures with a variety of frames for holidays and special occasions HAPPY BIRTHDAY 4 j Xx 2 gt 6 a Four frames are already stored in your camera and over 100 more frames are copied to your computer when you install the camera software You can use the PRINT Image Framer Tool to copy the frames from your computer to your memory card See the Reference Guide for details You can also modify the frames or create original frames using PIF Designer See page 15 for instructions on installing the software 26 To take a picture with a frame 1 Turn the Mode dial to automatic mm manual or i continuous Press the P I F button The first frame stored in the camera is displayed Select the frame you want by moving the joystick to A or F then press the OK button The selected frame is displayed on the LCD screen If you stored more frames on the memory card move the joystick to gt to move to the memory card frames Tip Most frames are available in both horizontal and vertical designs Make sure you choose th
4. each program Click Quit to continue as needed 7 When installation is com lete click Exit and register P 8 your camera as instructed 16 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 1 F photos Take photos with fun frames for holidays and special occasions See page 26 When youre ready to view your photos on the LCD screen see page 28 17 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 IN 2560 x 1920 pixels To change these settings use manual mode see page 20 Note You can also use the amp macro and or sel
5. limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 56 Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Epson America Inc Located at MS 3 13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 Telephone 562 290 5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and
6. 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name Epson Type of Product Digital Still Camera Model G931A Product Epson L 500V 57 Epson America Inc Limited Warranty What Is Covered Epson America Inc Epson warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Epson Digital Camera Product covered by this limited warranty statement if purchased new and operated in the United States or Canada conforms to the manufacturer s specifications and will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase Epson also warrants that the included supplied consumables i e batteries and storage card will perform to the manufacturer s specified usage which usage may expire before the limited warranty for the Epson Product For warranty service you must provide proof of the date of original purchase What Epson Will Do To Correct Problems Should your Epson Digital Camera Product prove defective during the warranty period please call the Epson Connection at 562 276 4303 U S or 905 709 3839 Canada for warranty repair instructions and return authorization An Epson service technician will provide telephone diagnostic service to determine whether the unit requires service If service is needed Epson will at its option repair or exchange the Epson Product without charge for parts or labor I
7. GE INCLUDING DIRECT 59 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT OR FOR LOST DATA OR LOST SOFTWARE WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction Epson America Inc E P O Box 93012 E Long Beach CA 90809 3012 60 Index A AC adapter 7 Accessories 7 48 Adobe Reader 6 15 16 Album printing 38 to 39 Automatic mode 18 to 19 Battery charging 10 icon 22 installing 12 safety instructions 51 to 55 Beeps 19 21 C Cable USB 9 34 Camera connecting to printer 34 error messages 45 to 46 modes 17 printing from 33 to 40 Camera continued problems 41 to 43 safety instructions 50 to 51 55 settings 22 to 23 shake warning 23 specifications 49 to 50 transporting 55 turning on off 13 warranty 58 to 60 Camera Reference Guide 6 45 Charging battery 10 Continuous shooting mode 23 to 24 D Date and time setting 14 Declaration of Conformity 57 Deleting fr
8. Print an Album by moving the joystick to V Select the number of photos per page by moving the joystick to 4 or P then press the OK button The number of photos per page also selects the photos that will print For example if you re viewing the 4th to last photo when you select Print an Album and then select 4 photos per page the last 4 photos are printed on one page If you want to change print settings see page 40 8 Press the print button to start printing When printing is complete press the OK button Note You can t print images with P F frames or the date when you select Print an Album 39 Making Print Settings You can make the following settings when printing images directly from the camera D Paper size selection D Printing with or without white borders D Printing the date not available with frames or album printing D Printing with normal or high quality Note Once you change the paper size setting the camera retains it 10 x 15 cm paper is not available in the U S 1 After selecting the photos you want to print see page 35 to page 38 select Print Settings by moving the joystick to W then press the OK button 2 Select the item you want to change by moving the joystick to A or V then press the OK button 3 Select the setting by moving the joystick to A or Y then press the OK button 4 Press the MENU button to return to the print screen and print 40 Solving Problems Be
9. Seve L 500V Camera Basics 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 Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other equipment 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 Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for 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 Epson Stylus Epson PRINT Image Framer and PRINT Image Matching are registered trademarks and Photo Fine P I F and PictureMate are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Epson Store and SoundAdvice are service marks of Epson America Inc General notic
10. ames 32 photos 30 to 31 Digital zoom 22 49 Direct printing 33 to 40 61 Epson accessories 7 48 help 47 to 48 photo paper 33 Store 7 48 warranty 58 to 60 Error messages 45 to 46 EXT I F port 34 F FCC Compliance 56 Flash 19 21 23 Frames 26 to 28 32 H Help 47 to 48 Icons 22 to 23 Image problems 43 to 44 L Language setting 14 LCD screen icons 22 to 23 safety instructions 54 62 Macro mode 18 23 Manual mode 20 to 21 Memory cards installing 11 removing 12 requirements 7 49 safety instructions 54 Modes 17 O Optional accessories 7 48 Outdoor mode 22 42 P P I F 26 to 28 32 Papers 33 Photos deleting 30 to 31 printing 33 to 40 problems 43 to 44 slide show 29 viewing 28 to 29 PRINT Image Framer 26 to 28 32 PRINT Image Matching 5 Print settings 40 Printers 34 Printing from camera 33 to 40 problems 44 to 45 Problems solving 41 to 48 Q Quality 18 20 23 25 QuickTime 6 15 Resolution 18 20 23 25 S Safety 50 to 55 SD memory card see Memory cards Settings camera 22 to 23 print 40 Slide show 29 Software description 6 installing 15 to 16 Sound 19 21 Specifications 49 to 50 T Technical support 47 to 48 Time and date setting 14 Transporting camera 55 Troubleshooting 41 to 48 Turning the camera on off 13 U USB cable 9 34 port on printer 34 V Videos playing back 28 to 29
11. ant Safety Instructions FCC Compliance Statement Declaration of Conformity Epson America Inc Limited Warranty Index 4 29 30 32 33 34 35 40 41 l 43 44 45 47 49 49 50 56 57 58 61 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 PI F for adding fun frames to your photos without a computer PRINT Image Matching II technology so you can get the best possible prints 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 PI E Designer for creating original frames and modifying the included frames PLE Tool for transferring frames from your computer to the came
12. c Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply 47 Please have the following information ready D Product name Epson L 500V D Product serial number located on the bottom of the camera D Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase gt Computer configuration and operating system version D Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges paper manuals and accessories from the Epson Store at 800 873 7766 or visit www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral 48 Appendix Specifications Effective pixels Image recording capacity Image file type Camera file system Internal memory Compatible memory cards Lens Digital zoom Focus mode Auto focus range Shutter speed White balance 5 0 megapixels Still picture 2560 x 1920 pixels Video 640 x 480 pixels JPEG EXIF 2 2 PRINT Image Matching II AVI DCF file format DPOF 1 1 4MB for storage of four P I F frames SD memory card 16MB card included can install a card up to 1GB Multimedia card up to 1GB MMC ver 2 1 or later Hitachi or SanDisk recommended Focal length f 5 6 to 16 8 mm equivalent to a 34 to 102 mm lens on a 35 mm camera Aperture F2 8 to F4 9 Zoom Collapsible mount 3x zoom 4x zoom maximum 12x zoom with simultaneous use of the 3x optical zoom Auto focus Normal 19 7 in
13. ches to infinity Macro 1 97 to 19 69 inches Auto Fill in 1 30 to 1 2000 second Flash off 1 2 to 1 2000 second Slow synchro 1 to 1 2000 second TTL auto white balance auto daylight cloudy incandescent fluorescent mercury 49 Sensitivity Flash Self timer Photography modes LCD screen USB interface Power sources External power source Dimensions Weight Temperature Input voltage Auto equivalent to ISO 50 20 Fixed equivalent to ISO 100 200 400 Auto flash off red eye reduction fill in flash slow synchro 2 seconds 10 seconds Normal portrait landscape night view night portrait Epson Photo Fine 2 5 inch low temperature polysilicon TFT color High speed Full speed Mass Storage Class One lithium ion battery and charger included Optional AC adapter B867062 2 5 x 3 6 x 1 3 inches 63 x 92 x 32 mm height x width x depth Approx 0 36 lb 165 g excluding the battery and memory card Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C DC 3 4 V Important Safety Instructions Using the camera gt Do not expose the camera to severe impact Doing so may cause malfunctions especially while the camera is operating Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product gt Do not insert objects into the slots or openings on this product 50 Do not touch the components inside this product unless instructed to do so in the user documentatio
14. e 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 D 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 D 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 4 button Remove sheet from LCD screen 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 1 Turn on the camera 2 Ifyou see the language screen move the joystick to gt to select English then press the OK button Move the joystick to A and 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 3 Move the joystick to P to select Setup Menu 2 Move the joystick to W to select Date Time then move it to P 5 Move the joystick to 4 or P to select the date format date or time setting you want to change Move the joystick to A or W to change the settings Repeat steps 5 and 6 to select and set any other settings Then press the OK button 8 Move the joystick to
15. e 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 Responsible Use Of Copyrighted Materials Digital cameras like photocopiers and conventional cameras can be misused by improper copying of copyrighted material While some 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 2004 Epson America Inc 9 04 CPD 18395 Contents Introduction About the Software Optional Accessories Finding More Information Getting Started Charging the Battery Installing the Memory Card Installing the Battery Turning Your Camera On and Off Setting the Language Date and Time Installing the Software Taking and Viewing Photos Taking Photos in Automatic Mode Taking Photos in Manual Mode Camera Settings Continuous Shooting Recording Videos Taking Photos With Fun Frames Playing Back Photos and Videos on Oo Ol Viewing a Slide Show Deleting Photos Adding Changing or Removing Frames Printing Your Photos Connecting the Camera to Your Printer Printing Photos Making Print Settings Solving Problems Camera Problems Image Problems Miscellaneous Problems List of Error Messages Where To Get Help Appendix Specifications Import
16. e charger The charge light comes on red If it doesn t come on reinstall the battery in the charger When the charge light turns green the battery is fully charged Remove the battery and unplug the charger from the outlet 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 1 2 3 Make sure the camera is turned off Turn the camera on its left side Slide the battery cover until it pops up Position the card as shown and slide it all the way into the slot until it clicks into place Press down on the battery cover and slide it back into place 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 1 Make sure the camera is turned off then slide the battery cover until it pops up 2 Push in the memory card to release it The card pops out 3 Pull out the memory card then press down on the battery cover and slide it back into place Installing the Battery 1 Turn the camera on its left side 2 Slide the battery cover until it pops up as shown 3 Insert the battery into the compartment positioning it as shown with the arrow facing down Press it down until it clicks into place 12 4 Press down on the battery cover and slide it back into plac
17. e LCD screen The LCD screen on this product may contain a few small bright or dark spots These are normal and do not mean that your LCD screen is damaged in any way If the LCD screen is damaged consult your dealer If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD screen on this product leaks out and gets onto your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If it gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water If discomfort or vision problems remain after a thorough flushing see a doctor immediately Only use a soft dry cloth to clean the display Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners 54 Storing maintaining or transporting the camera Do not store this product outdoors near water or in a location subject to high temperature or humidity rapid changes in temperature or humidity direct sunlight or strong light sources gt Unplug this product from the power outlet before cleaning it Use a damp cloth and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Remove the battery unplug this product and refer 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 is damaged this product or its options do not operate normally or exhibit a distinct change in performance WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with th
18. e right orientation for the picture you want to take Press the T telephoto or the W wide angle button to zoom in on or out of your subject as necessary Center your subject in the frame Press and hold the shutter button halfway The focus frame turns green and the focus is set Press the shutter button all the way down The camera beeps as it captures your picture For continuous shooting hold down the shutter button and release it when youre finished 27 You can now print your framed photo directly from the camera on supported Epson printers see page 33 Note You can also add or change a frame on an existing photo See page 32 for instructions If you have the Epson Stylus Photo RX500 you can print photos with P I F frames by removing the camera s memory card inserting it into the RX500 and printing using the RX500 control panel See page 33 for details To turn off PIF for your next photos press the P I F button again Playing Back Photos and Videos 1 Turn the Mode dial to amp playback The last photo you took is displayed D To view the next photo move the joystick to P Hold the joystick at to fast forward D To zoom in ona photo press the amp T button To pan over to another part of the image move the joystick to A V lt or P Press the W or OK button to zoom out D To play a video press the OK button The 9 icon marks a video To stop the video press the lt butto
19. e the USB Type A cable that comes with your camera to connect it to your printer Make sure the camera is turned off before you begin USB cable You can conserve battery power by using the optional AC adapter when you print from the camera See the Reference Guide on your computer for instructions 1 Connect the large end of the USB cable to the correct EXT I F port on your printer 2 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera and plug the small end of the cable into the camera s USB port as shown 34 Printing Photos You can print all the photos in the camera or select the ones you want to print Images with PI F frames must be printed directly from the camera on a supported Epson printer see page 33 for a list of supported printers Before you start make sure your printer is set up and has ink installed Load Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper or PictureMate Photo Paper with PictureMate only in 4 x 6 inch A4 or Letter size if available Follow your printer instructions Printing the Photo Displayed on the Screen 1 Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 34 and turn on the camera Turn the Mode dial to amp playback Press the print button You see the print menu Move the joystick to lt or gt to display the photo you want to print Press the OK button to select Displayed Image If you want to print just one copy go to step 7 To print more
20. en press the OK button All the photos are deleted 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 30 Deleting a Group of Continuous Photos 1 2 Turn the Mode dial to amp playback Move the joystick to 4 or P to display one of a group of continuous photos Press the MENU button Playback Menu 1 is displayed Select Delete Group by moving the joystick to V and then to The continuous photo deletion screen appears To delete the entire group of continuous photos press the OK button To retain a continuous photo in the group move the joystick to 4 or gt to display the photo Then move it to V to remove the trash icon from the screen Repeat this step to retain more photos When you re ready to delete the rest of the continuous photo group press the OK button Move the joystick to A to select OK then press the OK button The photos are deleted Press the MENU button to exit the menu 31 Adding Changing or Removing Frames You can add change or remove a PI frame on an existing photo using the frames stored in your camera See page 26 for more information about PI F 1 Turn the Mode dial to amp playback 2 Select the photo on which you want to add change or remove a frame by moving the joystick to lt or P 3 Press the P I F button You see the first frame stored in the camera or on your memory card To switch between frames in the camera and frames on the memory card move the joy
21. eturn to the print screen Press the print button to start printing When printing is complete press the OK button Printing Selected Photos 1 Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 34 and turn on the camera Turn the Mode dial to amp playback Press the print button You see the print menu Choose Select Images by moving the joystick to V then press the OK button 37 5 Select the photos to print by moving the joystick to lt or P then select the number of copies by moving the joystick to A or V 6 Press the print button Move the joystick to W to select Print Settings then press the OK button 8 Press the OK button or move the joystick to P to select Paper Type Then move it to A or to select the paper size you loaded and press OK To print your photos with white borders turn off the date stamp or change other settings see page 40 9 Press the MENU button to return to the print screen 10 Press the print button to start printing When printing is complete press the OK button Printing Several Photos on One Sheet You can print up to 13 photos on one sheet of paper so it looks like an photo album page 1 Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 34 and turn on the camera 2 Turn the Mode dial to B playback 38 3 Move the joystick to lt or P to display the first photo you want to print 4 Press the print button You see the print menu Select
22. f the product requires repair or replacement it is your responsibility to package it in its original container or an equivalent along with proof of the date of original purchase and ship it to Epson Packaging insurance and shipping costs incurred in presenting your Epson product for warranty service are your responsibility Return shipping costs from the Epson repair facility are Epson s responsibility When warranty service involves the exchange of the product or of a part the item replaced becomes Epson property The replacement product or part may be new or refurbished to the Epson standard of quality and at Epson s option may be another model of like kind and quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered digital camera will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered digital camera Exchange products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of your original product covered by this limited warranty 58 What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty covers only normal use in the United States and Canada This warranty does not apply to refurbished or reconditioned products This warranty is not transferable This warranty does not cover damage to the Epson product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured distributed or certified by Epson This warranty does not cover third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its shipment from Epson nor does the warran
23. f 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 1 Turn the Mode dial to automatic 2 Make 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 D To zoom in on your subject press the T telephoto button To zoom in more release the button and press it again D To zoom out press the W wide angle button To zoom out more release the button and press it again 18 3 Center 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 4 See page 23 for a list of flash settings 4 Press 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 5 Press 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 gt twice and select Sou
24. fore you call for help check this list of common problems and solutions and the Reference Guide Camera Problems The camera has no power The camera may have shut off automatically to save power Press the POWER button to turn on the camera Also make sure the Mode dial is turned completely to a mode Make sure the battery has power and is correctly installed See page 10 and page 12 for instructions The camera does not take a photo after you press the shutter button Make sure the battery has power the battery cover is closed and the camera is turned on Also make sure the Mode dial is turned completely to a mode Make sure your memory card is correctly installed in the camera or it can t store any photos you take Check the number in the lower left corner of the LCD screen If the number is 0 the memory card is full Transfer the photos to a computer and delete them from the camera 41 The camera does not react when you press the buttons D If the light on the front of the camera is flashing try turning the camera off and then on again D If the power does not turn off remove the battery reinstall it and turn the power on Also make sure the memory card is installed correctly The camera takes too long to take a photo If you press the shutter button all the way down the camera has to focus and set the exposure before the shutter releases Press and hold the button halfway to set the focus then pre
25. 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 6 Press 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 gt twice and select Sound Off in the Sound Menu See the on screen Reference Guide for details 21 Camera Settings Camera settings are displayed on the LCD screen Exposure compensation sensitivity and white balance Focus frame Flash Resolution and quality Battery life Number of photos Digital zoom you can take Zoom bar indicator Note You can turn off display of the settings or select the amount of information shown See your Reference Guide for instructions Settings and Icons Self timer 2 seconds o 10 seconds Outdoor 2 amp If you have trouble seeing the LCD screen in mode bright sunlight you can turn on outdoor mode to make viewing easier Move the joystick to 2 A to turn outdoor mode on and off Focus frame Place your subject within the focus frame Battery life A Full amp Half 4 Empty Zoom bar The zoom bar appears when you press the W or Q T button The digital zoom indicator appears only when d
26. igital zoom is enabled 22 Scene mode aA Landscape amp Portrait a t Night View 4 Night Portrait Normal Resolution 2560 x 1920 x 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Quality F Fine N Normal E Economy Exposure x 2 0 to 2 0 compensation ISO Speed so Auto 100 200 400 Sensitivity White balance ws Auto Dayligh wus Cloudy Macro mode WY Macro Flash a Auto flash Flash off Auto red eye reduction Fill in flash 54 Slow synchro Shooting Ci Continuous shooting mode Video mode mode Photos left 125 for example Warning 9 Camera shake appears when camera shakes or shutter speed is 1 30 or slower use a tripod Continuous Shooting In Continuous Shooting mode you can capture a series of photos by holding the shutter button down You can take up to three photos per second at maximum speed and continue shooting until your memory card is full Note To shoot at the maximum speed you need an SD memory card with a recording transfer speed of 10MB per second 23 Use of the flash is not recommended with continuous shooting so make sure you have adequate lighting 1 Turn the Mode dial to continuous shooting 2 Ifyou 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 3 Make sure you are a
27. is product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling 55 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures D Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna D Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver gt Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected gt Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the
28. loth If the captured image is blurred you may have moved the camera Hold the camera with your arm close to your body when shooting Use a tripod for night scenes and other low light situations 43 Images are too dark underexposed or too bright overexposed D Make sure the flash is not set to flash off However if you are shooting a close up in macro mode you should try using the flash off setting D Ifyou are using the flash make sure you are the right distance from your subject between 2 3 and 17 1 feet in wide angle mode and 1 6 to 9 9 feet in telephoto mode See the Reference Guide for details D Ifyou are using manual mode you can adjust the exposure compensation or light sensitivity settings See page 20 and the Reference Guide for instructions Miscellaneous Problems Your photo won t print Make sure you have room for one or two more photos on your memory card so the camera can temporarily store data on it while your photos are printing The color is incorrect or lines appear on the printed photo D Make sure you load the correct type and size of paper in your printer see page 33 for details D You may need to run one of the printer utilities See the instructions that came with your printer 44 The wrong date and or time is printed Turn the Mode dial to SETUP then move the joystick to gt to select Setup Menu 2 Move the joystick to W to select Date Time then move it to to adj
29. n Never force this product s components into place Although this product is designed to be sturdy rough handling can damage it gt Never spill liquid onto this product D If this product emits unusual noises odors or smoke cancel the current operation and turn it off immediately Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter from the product then unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet To prevent fire or electric shock do not cover this product with a blanket or other covering that may give off a static electric shock gt To prevent fire or electric shock do not expose this product or its options to rain or moisture gt To prevent fire or explosion do not use this product where flammable or volatile gas is stored Do not use this product outdoors during a thunderstorm gt Do not use this product after moving it between extreme temperatures which may cause condensation to form on electronic parts D Use only the recommended AC adapter B867062 for this product Use only the specified battery B32B818242 for this product When connecting the camera to a computer or other device with a cable ensure the correct orientation of the connectors Inserting a cable in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable Using the battery If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment Do n
30. n To adjust the volume move the joystick to A or V 28 2 To view up to 12 photos at once press the W button press it repeatedly if youve zoomed in D To select a photo move the joystick to A V lt or P D To view the selected photo on the full screen press the amp T or OK button Viewing a Slide Show 1 Turn the Mode dial to amp playback The last photo you took is displayed Press the MENU button Select Slide Show by moving the joystick to V then press the OK button The slide show plays D To pause the slide show press the OK button Press it again to resume D To skip to the next photo move the joystick to P D To stop the slide show move the joystick to lt 29 Deleting Photos You can easily delete photos one at a time delete all the photos in the camera or delete a group of continuous photos Deleting Photos One at a Time 1 Turn the Mode dial to amp playback 2 To delete the currently displayed photo move the joystick to V w 3 Select OK by moving the joystick to A then press the OK button The photo is deleted 4 To delete another photo move the joystick to 4 or gt to select the photo and repeat step 2 Deleting All the Photos at Once 1 Turn the Mode dial to B playback 2 To delete all the photos press the MENU button Playback Menu 1 is displayed 3 Select Delete All by moving the joystick to V and then to P 4 Select OK by moving the joystick to A th
31. nd Off in the Sound Menu See the on screen Reference Guide for details 19 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 1 Turn the Mode dial to mm manual 2 Ifyou 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 3 Make sure you are at least 20 inches 50 cm away from your subject Note To turn on digital zoom see the Reference Guide D To zoom in on your subject press the T telephoto button To zoom in more release the button and press it again D To zoom out press the W wide angle button To zoom out more release the button and press it again 20 4 Center 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 move the joystick to 4 See page 23 for a list of flash settings 5 Press and hold the shutter button halfway The focus frame turns
32. ot modify disassemble or solder the battery Do not use the battery that comes with the L 500V camera for other devices 51 Do not expose the battery to heat fire or water Do not drop puncture or impact the battery Keep the battery out of the reach of children Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal objects that could short circuit it such as coins or keys Do not place the battery in a high pressure container or microwave If overheating discoloration distortion a strange smell or other abnormal situation occurs remove the battery from the camera or charger and do not use it Do not insert the battery into power outlets or other power sources such as a car cigarette lighter adapter Do not charge the battery on a device other than the included battery charger If charging hasn t finished after the normal charging time stop charging Storing the battery When not using the camera or charger for a long period remove the battery and store it in the battery case Do not store the battery where the temperature or humidity is very high Store the battery out of the reach of children Disposing of the battery WARNING Be sure to completely cover the ends of the battery with tape to prevent combustion or explosion when disposing of it Before disposing of the battery discharge it completely Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and in compliance with all a
33. pplicable laws Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal 52 Using the battery charger WARNING Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using the battery charger as misuse could result in personal injury from fire explosion leakage overheating or electric shock Use only Epson battery charger model 2090821 00 provided to charge Epson Lithium ion battery model B32B818242 Never attempt to charge other types of batteries in this charger as they may explode leak overheat or cause personal injury Beware of electrical shock hazards Do not use the battery charger near water or handle it with wet hands Keep the charger away from heat sources Do not use the charger outside the temperature range of 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Do not insert objects into any openings on the charger as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts Never disassemble or modify the charger Use the charger indoors only in a dry location Do not expose the charger to water or excess humidity Use only 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 cut
34. ra 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 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 Store at 800 873 7766 or visit www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral You can also use the following types of memory cards D SD card Secure Digital up to 1GB D 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 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
35. recording 25 to 26 Ww Warning camera shake 23 Warranty 58 to 60 Z Zooming photos 18 20 22 videos 25 63 64 Mode dial Manual mode Continuous shooting mode Automatic Video mode mode Playback mode Setup mode Mode dial Shutter button USB Self timer light Speaker Flash Microphone Battery memory card cover Connector cover USB connector AC adapter connector Zoom buttons Print button c 5 j P I F button il y o oom o o0 Of o o o MENU button LCD screen MENU Memory a T 7 access light Joystick OK button 2 Outdoor mode amp Macro 4 Flash gt t x ___ Delete self timer w
36. rn the printer back on This image cannot be printed Images from another camera or other source may not print Try printing from your computer instead Could not print Retry Restart the printer or wait until the current print job is finished and then try again A communication error has occurred Either the cable has been disconnected or the power has been turned off Check that the cable is connected turn the power back on and try again 46 Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below Service Access World From the Internet you can reach Epson Support at Wide Web http support epson com At this site you can download drivers and other files look at product documentation access troubleshooting information and receive technical advice through e mail Automated A variety of automated help services are available Telephone 24 hours a day seven days a week To use these Services services you must have a touch tone telephone and call 800 922 8911 Your Epson SoundAdvice Express Code is 70590 Use this code to quickly select the Epson L500V in SoundAdvice To speak to a technical support representative dial D U S 562 276 4303 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday D Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacifi
37. s crimping and kinking Be sure to place the cord 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 at the points where it enters and leaves the transformer Do not allow the AC power cord to become damaged or frayed 53 Unplug your equipment from the electrical 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 rain or water if your 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 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Clean only with a clean soft dry cloth Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Keep the charger out of reach of children This product is designed for use with Epson products only Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices Using the memory card Use only memory cards designed for the product s specifications Methods for using memory cards vary according to card type Refer to the memory card documentation for details Turn off the camera before installing removing the memory card Using th
38. ss it all the way down to take a photo The flash doesn t work Make sure the flash is not set to flash off Move the joystick to 4 to turn it on The automatic flash modes flash only works when there is insufficient light The LCD screen is hard to see or displays vertical lines D Turn the Mode dial to SETUP and adjust the LCD Brightness setting D If youre outdoors in bright light move the joystick to A to turn on outdoor mode for easier viewing D Ifyou point the camera toward a very bright light you may see lines on the LCD screen but they won t appear in the photos you take 42 Nothing appears on the LCD screen The camera may have shut off automatically to save power Press the POWER button to turn it back on Also make sure the mode dial is turned completely to a mode When the camera is connected to a computer the LCD screen is disabled When it is connected to a printer press any button to display the print progress screen After a moment it disappears again Image Problems Images are out of focus Place your subject in the center of the focus frame and press the shutter button halfway You see a green focus frame Reframe your photo as necessary and press the button all the way down Make sure you are at least 20 inches away from your subject or 2 inches in Macro mode Make sure the lens is clean If not blow off any loose dust then breathe on the lens and wipe it with a soft dry c
39. stick to lt or P If the photo already has a frame you see your photo in the frame D To add or change a frame select it by moving the joystick to A or V then press the OK button D To remove a frame from the photo move the joystick to A or to select the No Frame option press the OK button You can now print your framed picture directly from the camera on supported Epson printers For instructions see page 33 32 Printing Your Photos You can print your photos directly from the camera to supported Epson printers using Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper or PictureMate Photo Paper with PictureMate only in 4 x 6 inch A4 or Letter sizes if available You can include the date print with or without borders print several photos on one sheet of paper and print photos with PI F frames You cannot print photos with PI E frames from your computer These printers are supported for direct printing from the camera D Epson Stylus Photo R300 D Epson Stylus Photo RX600 Dd PictureMate If you have the Epson Stylus Photo RX500 you can print photos with PI F frames by removing the camera s memory card inserting it into the RX500 and printing using the RX500 control panel See the RX500 documentation for details Note Future supported printers may be added Check the Epson web site at www epson com for more information 33 Connecting the Camera to Your Printer Us
40. t least 20 inches 50 cm away from your subject Note To turn on digital zoom see the Reference Guide gt To zoom in on your subject press the T telephoto button To zoom in more release the button and press it again D To zoom out press the W wide angle button To zoom out more release the button and press it again 4 Center your subject in the middle of the square focus frame on the LCD screen 5 Press and hold the shutter button halfway The focus frame turns green and the focus is set 6 Press the shutter button all the way down While you hold the shutter button down photos are taken continuously Release it to stop shooting 24 Recording Videos You can record videos with sound The length of the video is limited only by the amount of storage available on your memory card 1 Turn the Mode dial to 29 video 2 Press the MENU button You see the Movie Menu 3 Move the joystick to P to change the Resolution setting 4 Move the joystick to A or to select a resolution setting then press the OK button Lower resolution settings 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 let you take longer videos but they play in a smaller window if you view them on your computer 5 Move the joystick to W and then to P to change the Quality setting 6 Move the joystick to A or W to select a setting then press the OK button Press the MENU button to exit the menu 8 To zoom in on your subject press the T telephoto
41. than one copy press the OK button and move the joystick to A to select the number of copies you want Then press the OK button 35 7 Move the joystick to W to select Print Settings then press the OK button 8 Move the joystick to gt to select Paper Type then move it to W to select the paper size you loaded and press OK To print a photo with white borders turn off the date stamp or change other settings see page 40 9 Press the MENU button to return to the print screen 10 Press the print button to start printing When printing is complete press the OK button Note If you need to cancel printing press the MENU button Printing All Your Saved Photos 1 Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 34 and turn on the camera Turn the Mode dial to B playback 3 Press the print button You see the print menu Select All Images by moving the joystick to Y then press the OK button 5 Ifyou want to print just one copy go to step 6 36 To print more than one copy press the OK button and move the joystick to A to select the number of copies you want Then press the OK button Move the joystick to W to select Print Settings then press the OK button Move the joystick to P to select Paper Type then move it to W to select the paper size you loaded and press OK To print your photos with white borders turn off the date stamp or change other settings see page 40 Press the MENU button to r
42. ty cover supplies and consumables such as lamps prints batteries cables or storage media Epson is not responsible for warranty service should the Epson label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by external causes such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current software problems interaction with non Epson products or service other than by an Epson Authorized Servicer Ifa claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service you will be held responsible for costs incurred THE LIMITED WARRANTY ABOVE IS EPSON S SOLE OBLIGATION AND THE REMEDY PROVIDED IS CUSTOMER S SOLE REMEDY EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATED EPSON MAKES AND CUSTOMER GETS NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF THESE LAWS APPLY THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE UNLESS STATED HEREIN ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMA
43. ust the settings You see an error message when you try to open the Reference Guide Install Adobe Reader from the CD ROM that came with the camera See page 15 for instructions List of Error Messages The following list includes the most common error messages you may see on the LCD screen For a complete list see the on screen Reference Guide Error message Description This memory card is Slide the lock on the side of the card to write protected release the write protection Memory card error Remove the memory card copy your Check the memory photos to a computer if possible and card reformat the card See the Reference Guide for instructions If the card doesn t work contact the card manufacturer for more information No memory card Insert a memory card all the way into the inserted slot as described on page 12 45 Error message Description Not enough free space on the memory card Make room by deleting photos or downloading them to your computer and deleting them See page 30 for instructions This frame cannot be used with this camera The file size of the frame exceeds the camera s limit Use the PIF Designer software to simplify the frame This image cannot be displayed Images from another camera or other source may not display on your camera Printer error Turn the printer off and check to see if there is anything stuck inside Then tu

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