Epson PhotoPC 850Z 7-8

7-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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BLE H.Kato E.Omori

F.Fujimori

SEI M.Kauppi

R4C4410

Rev. C

A5 size TRBLE.FM

2/11/00 Pass 3

Your picture is too dark (underexposed).

You may need to use the flash. Set the flash to ,

, or , following the instructions in “Setting

the flash” on page 2-9.

When you use the built-in flash, make sure of the

effective flash range from 80 to 370 centimeters for

wide-angle shot and from 80 to 260 centimeters

for telephoto shot. When sensitivity is set to

Standard and you are using the macro feature,

stay 20 to 50 centimeters away from the subject.

If you need more light, attach a high capacity

flash, which is sold separately as a camera

accessory, to your PhotoPC 850Z. See “Selecting

the internal or external flash” on page 2-32. For

instructions, see the documentation of the flash.

You can adjust the exposure to make your photos

brighter. See “Making basic exposure

adjustments” on page 2-18, or “Making advanced

exposure adjustments” on page 2-19.

Use image-editing software to adjust the picture's

brightness and contrast.

If you are using the macro feature to take close-up

photos, be sure to provide adequate lighting for

your subject, since the camera’s aperture is

automatically set to the smallest setting.

Your picture is too light (overexposed).

If you are using the forced flash setting, the flash

may be too bright. Try setting the flash to the

automatic setting. See “Setting the flash” on

page 2-9.

You can adjust the exposure manually to make

your photos darker. For instructions, see “Making

advanced exposure adjustments” on page 2-19.

When you use the flash and the macro function

together, you may find your pictures come out too

light, since the flash is close to the subject. In this

case, try turning the flash off .

If you are facing a bright light source, you may

need to take your picture from a different angle.

You can adjust the exposure to make your photos

brighter. See “Making basic exposure

adjustments” on page 2-18, or “Making advanced

exposure adjustments” on page 2-19.

Contents

Main Use r's Gu ide User's Guide User's G uid e Where to Find Information Page ii R4C4410 iii Contents iv v vi Introduction 1 Introduction PhotoPC 850Z Features 2 R4C4410 Options Introduction 3 For United Kingdom users - use of options Safety Instructions When using the camera 4 When using the strap When using the charger and batteries Introduction 5 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c 8 Getting Started 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your PhotoPC 850Z 1-2 Camera Parts Getting Started 1-3 A5 size START.FM Top view Bottom view Display panel Using the Batteries Getting Started 1-5 Charging the batteries 1-6 Installing the batteries Getting Started 1-7 1-8 Replacing the batteries Handling the batteries Getting Started 1-9 Storing the batteries Disposing of the batteries 1-10 Setting Up Your Camera Attaching the strap to your camera Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card Getting Started 1-11 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 Checking the display panel Taking Pictures 2-3 While making an audio recording, rEc appears on the display panel. Using the dial switch Dial positions for taking pictures 2-4 Other dial positions Making basic settings Taking Pictures 2-5 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder 2-6 Using the optical zoom feature Using the self timer Taking Pictures 2-7 Making Settings in the Viewfinder Dial Position Adjusting the image quality 2-8 Taking Pictures 2-9 Setting the flash 2-10 Adjusting the sensitivity setting Adjusting the white balance setting Taking Pictures 2-11 Adjusting the exposure setting Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor 2-12 Taking Pictures 2-13 R4C4410 Using the basic playback feature Using the digital zoom feature 2-14 Using the macro setting to take close-ups Taking panoramas Taking Pictures 2-15 Making Settings in the LCD Monitor Dial Position Making predefined exposure settings When to use a predefined exposure setting 2-16 Adjusting the white balance setting Taking Pictures 2-17 Adjusting the sensitivity setting When to adjust the sensitivity How to adjust the sensitivity settings on page 2-28.) 2-18 Making basic exposure adjustments When to adjust the exposure Taking Pictures 2-19 How to adjust the exposure Making advanced exposure adjustments 2-20 Auto Exposure Shutter Priority Taking Pictures 2-21 Aperture Priority Making manual focus settings page 2-28.) 2-22 Changing the metering system When to change the metering system How to change the metering system page 2-28.) Taking Multiple Exposures Using the continuous shooting feature 2-24 Using the time lapse feature Taking Pictures 2-25 Making Audio Recordings for Photos Right after taking photos 2-26 For existing photos Taking Pictures 2-27 Playback with the built-in speaker Making Additional Settings Setting the time and date 2-28 Making camera mode settings Choosing a camera mode Taking Pictures 2-29 Changing the camera mode Quick shooting feature 2-30 Setting the automatic shut-off feature Changing the setting Taking Pictures 2-31 Turning the camera back on Setting the LCD monitors brightness Adjusting the speaker volume Setting the beep 2-32 Selecting slow synchro timing Selecting the internal or external flash Taking Pictures 2-33 Changing the color/monochrome setting Making user settings for white balance 2-34 Selecting the signal system and language Selecting a folder in the CompactFlash Card Viewing the Color Guide Taking Pictures 2-35 2-36 Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-1 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Viewing Photos with the LCD Monitor Displaying multiple photos 3-2 Magnifying photos Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-3 Viewing a slide show of your photos Excluding or adding photos 3-4 Rotating photos Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-5 Viewing photo information Managing Photos with the LCD Monitor Erasing photos Erasing individual photos 3-6 Erasing all the photos Erasing selected photos Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-7 Locking and unlocking photos Locking and unlocking all the photos Locking and unlocking selected photos 3-8 Erasing audio recordings Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-9 Using Your Computer Viewing Pictures on a Television 3-10 Viewing Pictures with an EPSON Projector 3-12 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 Connecting your camera to the printer 4-4 Installing the Direct Print Program Printing Your Images Accessing the Direct Print program Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-5 Choosing a print format 4-6 Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-7 Printing procedures Making settings 4-8 Selecting the photo Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-9 Printing the photos 4-10 A5 size DIRECT.FM LCD Monitor and Display Panel Messages Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-11 A5 size DIRECT.FM Display panel messages Printed Image Dimensions Print All /Print format Index format 4-12 Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5-1 Chapter 5 Using Print Mark to Print Photos Features 5-2 Installing the Print Mark Program Making the DPOF File Printing photos in a standard layout Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5-3 5-4 Printing an index of photos Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5-5 5-6 Confirming and Changing the DPOF File Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5-7 Deleting the DPOF File LCD Monitor Messages 5-8 A5 size MARK.FM Camera Options and Accessories 6-1 Chapter 6 Camera Options and Accessories Using Memory Cards 6-2 Installing a memory card into your computer Camera Options and Accessories 6-3 Copying photos directly to a computer Copying or deleting programs using a memory card 6-4 Formatting memory cards Camera Options and Accessories 6-5 Using the AC Adapter 6-6 Camera Options and Accessories 6-7 Using the Lens Adapter 6-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-1 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Handling the camera 7-2 Cleaning the camera Storing the camera Cleaning the battery charger Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-3 Problems and Solutions Camera problems 7-4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-5 7-6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-7 Picture problems 7-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-9 7-10 Specifications A-1 Appendix A Specifications Physical dimensions Camera Product type A-2 Recorded image Optical Specifications A-3 Functional Interface A-4 Power Battery Battery Charger CompactFlash Card Specifications A-5 Optional PCMCIA Adapter Optional AC Adapter A-6 Contacting Customer Support B-1 Appendix B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users Support Via the World Wide Web B-2 Support Via Telephone Pre Sales Enquiry Desk Contacting Customer Support B-3 For Australian Users EPSON FAXBACK EPSON Bulletin Board System Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au Your dealer For Singapore Users For Hong Kong Users Internet home page Contacting Customer Support B-5 Electronic bulletin board system For Philippines Users B-6 Dial Position Settings C-1 C Appendix C Dial Position Settings Dial switch positions Display panel Available settings in the dial position Dial Position Settings C-3 C Available settings in the dial position Available settings in the dial position When using the Program camera mode C-4 When using the Manual camera mode Glossary 1 Glossary 2 Index 1 Index Symbols A B C 2 D Index 3 E F H I 4 L M N O Index 5 Q R S 6 Index 7 T U V W 8 R4 v. C3 700 Re B User's Guide User's G uid e