Epson PhotoPC 750Z 2-16

2-16 Taking Pictures

LProof Sign-off:

Ohtera _______

Fujimori _______

Pipa _______

R4C3700

Rev.D

A5 size CHAP2.FM

4/21/99 Pass 0

Adjust the exposure to - when:

❏You want to make your photos darker.

❏The photo you have taken is too bright, and you

want to increase the darkness.

❏You are taking pictures of a black object which

may tend to look grayish in the photos.

❏You are taking pictures of an object with a black

background.

To adjust the exposure of your photos manually,

follow these steps.

1. Turn the dial switch on the camera to View.

2. Press the SEL button. Three menu icons appear at

the top of the LCD monitor.

3. Highlight the conditions icon using the

button, then press the SEL button.

4. Press the button to select the exposure icon

; then press the SEL button. The Exposure

setting menu appears.

Note:

If the exposure ico n is dimmed and cannot be s el e c t ed,

highlight the auto/manual icon using the or

button, then press the SEL button to select Manu.

5. Select +0.0EV (the value may vary) using the

button, then press the SEL button. The values for

EV can now be changed.

6. Adjust the values using the or button,

then press the SEL button. The Exposure menu

appears, indicating the selected values for

exposure.

7. Press the ESC button twice to exit the setting

menus. The exposure icon and its value

appear on the LCD monitor. On the display panel

on the top of the camera, only the exposure icon

appears.

8. While pressing the Function button, press the

and buttons to change the number.

Contents

Main Where to Find Info rmation COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA Users Guide ii R4C3700 iii Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Taking Pictures iv Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Chapter 4 Using Direct Print to Print Photos Chapter 5 Camera Options Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting R4C3700 Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Contacting Customer Support Appendix C LCD Monitor Menu Tables Glossary Index vi Introduction 1 Introduction PhotoPC 750Z Features 2 Options Introduction 3 For United Kingdom users - use of options Safety Instructions When using the camera 4 When using the shoulder strap When using the charger and batteries Introduction 5 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 6 w c Getting Started 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your PhotoPC 750Z 1-2 A5 size CHAP1.FM Front view Camera Parts After you unpack your PhotoPC 750Z, take a few minutes to learn about its features, as shown below. Back view Getting Started 1-3 A5 size CHAP1.FM Top view Bottom view Display panel Using the Batteries Charging the batteries Getting Started 1-5 1-6 Installing the batteries Getting Started 1-7 Replacing the batteries Handling batteries 1-8 Getting Started 1-9 Storing batteries Disposing of batteries 1-10 Attaching the Straps Shoulder strap Lens strap Getting Started 1-11 Setting Up Your Camera Setting the language 1-12 Setting the date and time Taking Pictures 2-1 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Getting Ready Your cameras picture-taking range 2-2 Setting the image quality Taking Pictures 2-3 2-4 Turning on the HyPict mode Setting the fl a sh Taking Pictures 2-5 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder 2-6 Taking Pictures 2-7 Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor 2-8 Taking Pictures Using Your Computer Taking Pictures 2-9 Checking the Picture Counter Taking Special Types of Pictures Taking panoramas 2-10 Using the zoom features Using the self timer Taking Pictures 2-11 R4C3700 Taking close-ups with the macro mode 2-12 Using the continuous shooting feature Taking Pictures 2-13 Taking the 2nd picture quickly 2-14 Using the Advanced Settings Adjusting the white balance Taking Pictures 2-15 User setting for the white balance Adjusting the exposure 2-16 Taking Pictures 2-17 Adjusting the Sensitivity 2-18 Using Slow Synchro Flash in dimly lit places Taking Pictures 2-19 Viewing the Color Guide 2-20 Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-1 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Playing Back Your Photos On your cameras LCD monitor 3-2 LCD monitor auto shut-off feature Displaying multiple photos at once Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-3 Viewing a slide show of your photos Magnifying photos 3-4 On your computer Displaying photos on a television or EPSON Projector Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-5 3-6 Erasing Photos Using buttons on the camera Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-7 Using the LCD menus Erasing one or more photos 3-8 Erasing all the photos Locking and Unlocking Photos Locking selected photos Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-9 Locking all photos in the camera Unlocking photos 3-10 Making Camera Settings Setting the clock Setting the alert beep Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-11 Setting the LCD monitors brightness Setting the power control mode 3-12 Selecting the language Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-13 Changing the Photo Information setting 3-14 Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-1 Chapter 4 Using Direct Print to Print Photos Features 4-2 Requirements Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-3 Installing the Direct Print Program 4-4 Connecting your camera to the printer Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-5 Printing Your Images Accessing the Direct Print program 4-6 Deciding the layout to print Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-7 Printing procedures 4-8 Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-9 4-10 R4C3700 LCD Monitor and Display Panel Messages LCD monitor messages Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-11 Display panel messages A6 90 Printed Image Dimensions Full-size mode 5 7 size mode Setting Items Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-13 4-14 Camera Options 5-1 Chapter 5 Camera Options Using CompactFlash Memory Cards 5-2 Installing a CompactFlash Card Camera Options 5-3 Copying photos 5-4 Formatting memory cards Camera Options 5-5 Removing a CompactFlash Card 5-6 Copying programs from CompactFlash Cards (for Windows only) Camera Options 5-7 Using the PCMCIA Adapter 5-8 Using the AC Adapter Camera Options 5-9 5-10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6-1 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Handling the camera 6-2 Cleaning the camera Storing the camera Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6-3 Cleaning the battery charger Problems and Solutions Camera problems 6-4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6-5 6-6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6-7 Picture problems 6-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6-9 6-10 Specifications A-1 Appendix A Specifications Physical dimensions Camera Product type A-2 Recorded image Optical Specifications A-3 Functional Interface A-4 Power Specifications A-5 Battery Charger A-6 Battery Specifications A-7 Optional CompactFlash Card Optional PCMCIA Adapter A-8 Optional AC Adapter Contacting Customer Support B-1 Appendix B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users World Wide Web Faxon EPSON B-2 Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities Customer and Warranty Support Contacting Customer Support B-3 Pre Sales Enquiry Desk For Australian Users EPSON FAXBACK EPSON Bulletin Board System Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au B-4 For Singapore Users For Hong Kong Users Internet home page Contacting Customer Support B-5 Electronic bulletin board system For Philippines Users B-6 C LCD Monitor Menu Tables C-1 Appendix C LCD Monitor Menu Tables C-2 Ohtera _______ Fujimori _______ Pipa _______ A5 size APPC.FM Available menus in the View mode. C Proof Sign-off: Ohtera _______ Fujimori _______ Pipa _______ Available menus in the Play m ode : C-4 Glossary 1 Glossary 2 white balance zoom Index 1 Index A B C 2 D E F I M O P Q R 4 S T U Page Rev. B EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS