Epson L-500V Reference Guide
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1. 52 Deleting Photos 002 000 53 Deleting photos individually 53 Deleting all photos 4 53 Deleting a group of continuous photos 54 Copying Photos to Your Computer 55 Resetting the File Numbers 56 Chapter 4 Using PRINT Image Framer P I F Taking Photos With Frames 57 Adding Changing or Removing Frames 59 Deleting and Copying Frames 60 Chapter 5 Using Direct Print Connecting the Camera to Your Printer 62 Printing All Your Saved Photos 64 Printing Photos 6 00 e eee ee 63 Printing Selected Photos 65 Printing the Photo Displayed on Printing Several Photos on One Sheet 66 the Screen ou thie che cuneate News 63 Making Print Settings 67 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance 6 6 cece cece ea 68 Problems and Solutions 70 Cleaning your camera 68 Camera problems 005 70 Storing your camera 0 065 69 Image problems 6 0055 74 Printing problems 76 List of Error Messages a a unnan 77 Where To Get Help 00 0005 80 Appendix A Specifications Camerana decia Seta nE dak E E 82 o Battery ki in ace Ae Me aM eS 85 Battery Charget nes encsi rs crete besied 84 Optional AC adapter 85 Index Int2. Taking Photos and Videos 33 Selecting the Resolution and Quality Level You can adjust the resolution and quality settings to increase or decrease the resolution and compression of your photos Decreasing the resolution and or quality level makes your image files smaller and allows you to take more pictures However the quality will be reduced when you print enlargements In automatic mode resolution is set to 2560 x 1920 If you want to change the resolution and quality level you need to switch to manual mode and use the Photography Menu as described below 1 2 3 4 Turn the Mode dial to 51M manual mode Press the MENU button The Photography Menu is displayed Select Resolution moving the joystick to A or Y then move it to P Move the joystick to A or to select the desired resolution according to the table below Then press the OK button Select Quality moving the joystick to A or V then press the OK button Move the joystick to A or to select the desired quality according to the table below Then press the OK button Press the MENU button to exit the menu Taking Photos and Videos 34 The resolution and quality settings determine the number of photos you can take as shown in the table below Note The total number of photos varies according to the quality compression amount of memory left on the memory card and the shooting conditions Resolution Quality No o
3. 3 Move the joystick to A or to select File No Reset then move it to 4 Move the joystick to A or W to select On then press the OK button The file numbers are reset Viewing and Managing Your Photos 56 Chapter 4 Using PRINT Image Framer P I F PRINT Image Framer P I F lets you combine your photos with fun frames to create original greeting cards and keepsakes Four frames are already stored in your camera and over 100 additional frames are available on the CD that came with the camera You can use the PRINT Image Framer Tool to copy the frames from the CD to your camera You can also modify the frames or create original frames using PIF Designer First you need to install PIF Designer PRINT Image Framer Tool and the P LF frames on your computer See your Camera Basics book for instructions Taking Photos With Frames You can use PRINT Image Framer to take pictures with a variety of frames for holidays and special occasions You can then print your framed pictures directly from the camera to supported Epson printers For instructions see Using Direct Print on page 61 You cannot print photos with P I F frames from your computer Note If you have the Epson Stylus Photo RX500 you can print photos taken with P LF frames by removing the camera s memory card inserting it into the correct RX500 memory card slot and printing using the RX500 control panel buttons See page 61 and the RX500 documentation f
4. sc 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 cuts 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 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 Introduction 11 O Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Q Clean only with a clean soft dry cloth 0 Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners O Keep the charger out of reach
5. 1 to 3 m When you use the fill in flash in dark settings the slow synchro shutter feature is enabled allowing you to take shots with a brighter background For best results use a tripod with this scene mode Normal mode This mode is best for most shooting The flash works automatically based on the available light on the subject The shutter speed is also selected to minimize blurring Night View mode This mode is best for shooting night scenes The flash is turned off automatically but you can turn it on if necessary For best results use a tripod with this scene mode Night Portrait mode This mode is best for shooting portraits in the dark The flash is set to Slow Synchro automatically but you can change the setting if necessary For best results use a tripod with this scene mode Taking Photos and Videos 32 You can use the self timer zoom and other settings with these scene modes but you can t use the Macro setting Note The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring in both Landscape and Portrait modes To select the Scene Mode you need to use manual mode and the Photography Menu as described below Turn the Mode dial to M manual mode Press the MENU button The Photography Menu is displayed Select Scene Mode by moving the joystick to A or V then move it to P Select the desired scene mode by moving the joystick to A or Y then press the OK button Press the MENU button to exit the menu TP E
6. No images here are no images saved in the camera s memory or on the memory card his image cannot be displayed he image file exists but can t be displayed Images that were taken with another camera or saved on your computer may not display on your camera his file cannot be deleted because it is locked or form some other reason Release the write protect switch on the side of the memory card Printer error urn the printer off for a few seconds then turn it back on If the error message still appears turn the printer off and check to see if packing materials r paper is stuck inside Then turn the printer back on his image cannot be printed mages taken with another camera or saved on your computer may not print Try printing from your computer 78 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Error message Description Could not print Retry If the printer is in the middle of printing something it may not be able to accept the next request Restart the printer or wait until the current print run is finished and then try again A communication error has occurred Either the cable has been disconnected or the power has been turned off Recheck that the cable is connected turn the power back on and try again XX images could not be printed Images taken with another camera or saved on your computer may not print Try printing from your computer Cannot print b
7. O At the rotation screen move the joystick to A to rotate your photo 90 degrees clockwise or move it to Y to rotate your photo 90 degrees counter clockwise QO Press the OK button to set the rotation then press the MENU button to close the menu Viewing a Slide Show of Your Photos You can use the playback menus to view a continuous slide show of your photos ue 2 3 Turn the Mode dial to playback mode Press the MENU button Playback Menu 1 is displayed Select Slide Show by moving the joystick to A or V then press the OK button m To pause the slide show press the OK button Press the OK button again to resume To skip to the next photo move the joystick to P 0 To stop the slide show move the joystick to lt Playing Videos 1 Turn the Mode dial to playback mode Select the video you want to play The IP icon appears on video images Press the OK button The video starts playing C1 To pause the video press the OK button To restart the video press the OK button again 0 To adjust the volume there are 4 levels move the joystick to A or V 0 To stop the video move the joystick to 4 Viewing and Managing Your Photos 50 Viewing Photo Information You can display basic or detailed information about a photo on the LCD screen or turn off display of photo information Turn the Mode dial to playback mode Press the MENU button You see the Playback 1 Menu Ole Qo Nr Pre
8. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera Is the mode dial turned Turn the mode dial to exactly the mode you want and press the completely to a mode POWER button The camera does not take a photo after you press the shutter button Cause What to do Is the power switched on See The camera has no power above and check the camera Maintenance and Troubleshooting 70 Is the Mode dial set to the correct mode See Chapter 2 Taking Photos and Videos Is the photo image number on the LCD screen 0 This means the memory card is full Transfer the photos to a computer then delete them from the camera to free up space See Deleting Photos on page 53 for details Is the battery memory card cover open Close the battery memory card cover and try pressing the shutter button again Do you have a memory card correctly installed Make sure your memory card is correctly installed in the camera or it can t store any photos you take The camera does not react when you press any buttons Cause What to do Is the camera light flashing Turn the power off and then turn it on again 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 If the light is still flashing contact Epson as described on page 80 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 71 Cause What to do Have you not touched
9. Q Quality setting 34 to 35 37 Quick View Sound Memo settings 45 47 R Recording videos 43 to 44 Red eye reduction setting 29 Reset All setting 47 Resolution setting 34 to 35 37 S Safety instructions 7 to 13 Scene modes 32 to 33 Self timer light 14 to 16 using 31 Self timer light 17 Sensitivity ISO Speed 41 SETUP mode using 46 to 48 Shutter button 14 16 27 Slide show 50 Slow synchro setting 29 Sound memos 45 47 Sound Menu 46 to 48 Speaker 14 to 16 Specifications 82 to 85 Startup Screen setting 47 Status and error messages 77 to 79 Storing the camera 69 Strap holder 14 to 16 T Taking photos continuously 39 in auto mode 27 in macro mode 30 in manual mode 27 in P I F mode 57 to 58 Technical support 80 to 81 Time and date setting 24 48 Tripod 15 31 32 33 Troubleshooting camera problems 70 to 74 image problems 74 to 75 LCD screen 73 to 74 printing problems 76 to 77 Turning the camera on off 23 U USB cable 62 light 17 port 55 62 84 V Videos recording 43 to 44 viewing 50 Viewing photo information 51 photos 49 to 50 slide show 50 videos 50 WwW Warning camera shake 38 White balance 40 Z Zooming 16 27 to 28 37 47
10. a Night View 4 Night Portrait ormal Resolution fr 2560 x 1920 2 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Quality F Fine N Normal E Economy Exposure compensation 2 0 to 2 0 ISO Speed sensitivity s0 Auto 100 200 400 Taking Photos and Videos 37 White balance Auto Daylight Cloudy 4 Incandescent a Fluorescent amp Mercury Macro mode Y Macro Flash ag Auto flash Flash off Auto red eye reduction amp Fill in flash s4 Slow synchro Shooting mode Continuous shooting mode 9 Video 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 Turning Off the Information Display If you don t want to see information displayed on the LCD screen you can turn it off OF ee eo Turn the Mode dial to M manual or continuous shooting mode Press the MENU button The Photography Menu is displayed Move the joystick to W to select Info Disp then move it to P Move the joystick to W to select Off and press the OK button Press the MENU button to exit the menu Taking Photos and Videos 38 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 Note To shoot at th
11. you need to install driver software before you connect the camera For instructions on installing the software see the Camera Basics book To transfer photos using the PC cable 1 2 3 4 Turn off the camera Locate the PC USB cable that came with the camera Connect the large end of the cable to any available USB port on your computer Open the connector cover on the side of the camera 0 and connect the small end of the cable to the camera Turn on the camera The front light on the camera fy flash US gt ashes 6 SS Select the EPSON_DSC drive on your computer In g Windows you may have to use My Computer to select the drive Viewing and Managing Your Photos 55 7 Copy the photos from the DCIM folder to your computer 8 Turn off the camera and disconnect the cable Note If you copy PIF images to your computer the link between the photos and the frames will be broken PIF frames can only be printed directly from the camera or directly from the memory card inserted into supported Epson printers Resetting the File Numbers Your camera automatically numbers photos in the order they were taken When you replace or reformat your memory card you may want to reset the photo file numbers so any new photos will begin numbering at 0001 1 Turn the Mode dial to SETUP mode 2 Move the joystick to lt or gt to move to Setup Menu 2 Make sure the menu bar at the top of the screen is highlighted
12. Camera buttons Name Function Mode dial Switch camera modes by turning this dial Shutter button Take a photo Print button Print photos using the direct print feature P LF button Select P I F frames for printing with photos POWER button Turn the camera on or off Zoom buttons Press the W button to zoom out wide angle Press the T button to zoom in telephoto MENU button Display or cancel the menus not available in automatic mode A ove joystick here to select menu items or turn on Outdoor mode to more easily view the LCD screen in bright light 4 love joystick here to select menu items or set the flash when taking pictures lt u love joystick here to select menu items or select macro mode when taking pictures vi ove joystick here to select menu items delete a photo in playback mode or set the self timer when taking pictures Joystick OK button ove in direction of arrows icons to perform actions described above Press to confirm the currently selected setting or menu item Getting Started 16 Camera lights Name Function Self timer USB light Flashes blue when the camera is connected to a computer or printer or when taking a photo with the self timer Memory access light Turns orange when accessing a memory card Charging the Battery Be sure to charge the battery before you use it the first time or if you
13. Introduction 9 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 mi mi Before disposing of the battery discharge it completely Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and in compliance with all applicable laws Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal 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 m 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 Introduction 10 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 se the charger indoors only in a dry location Do not expose the charger to water or excess umidity
14. The DPOF information is saved and the screen returns to Playback Menu 2 7 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Note You can also select images for printing using the button For instructions see Chapter 5 Using Direct Print Viewing and Managing Your Photos 52 Deleting Photos You can easily delete a photo displayed on the LCD screen Playback Menu 1 also lets you delete a group of continuous photos or all the photos on a memory card Caution Once a photo has been deleted it can t be restored You should transfer to your computer any photos you want to keep before you delete them from the camera Deleting photos individually Turn the Mode dial to playback mode To delete the currently displayed photo move the joystick to V i Select OK by moving the joystick to A then press the OK button The photo is deleted To delete another photo move the joystick to lt or gt to select the photo and repeat step 3 RON S Balsio all photos You can delete all photos stored in the camera Turn the Mode dial to playback mode To delete all the photos press the MENU button Playback Menu 1 is displayed Select Delete All by moving the joystick to V and then toP Select OK by moving the joystick to A then press the OK button All the photos are deleted Press the MENU button to exit the menu PIRR ES Viewing and Managing Your Photos 53 Deleting a group of continuous photos You can dele
15. haven t used it for a long time Charging takes about two hours As the battery loses power the icon that appears when you turn on the camera changes from E to amp When G is flashing battery power is low and you can no longer take photos When the red light flashes and the camera automatically shuts off you need to replace the battery 1 Connect the small end of the battery charger power cable to the charger then plug the power cable into an electrical outlet Getting Started 17 2 Place the battery into the charger The charge light comes on red If it doesn t come on reinstall the battery in the charger 3 When the charge light turns green the battery is fully charged Remove the battery and unplug the charger from the outlet Replacing the Battery If you need to replace the camera s battery use only an Epson lithium ion battery part number B32B818242 Be sure to charge the new battery as described above before installing it 1 Turn the camera on its left side 2 Slide the battery cover until it pops up as shown Getting Started 18 3 Release the white battery catch to remove the old battery Then insert the new battery into the compartment positioning it as shown with the arrow facing down Press it down until it clicks into place 4 Press down on the battery cover and slide it back into place Warning Do not carry the battery in your pocket If the contacts on the battery tou
16. returns the display to the previous screen Taking Photos and Videos 46 SETUP Mode Settings Setup Menu 1 Setting items Description Default Qk View Sd Memo Enable the quick view and sound memo features OFF When Qk View is ON your photo is displayed for 3 seconds after it is captured When Sd Memo is ON you can also record a sound memo while the image is displayed LCD Brightness Set the brightness level of the LCD screen Digital Zoom Enable digital zoom OFF Auto Power Off Set the time until the camera turns off automatically if you 3 min touch no buttons or dials Not applicable when the camera is transferring photos to a computer or printer or during a slide show Startup Screen Select an image to display when you first turn on the EPSON Logo camera Format Format the camera s memory card Reset All Reset all the camera s settings to their defaults Taking Photos and Videos 47 Setup Menu 2 Setting items Description Default Date Time Set the date and time File No Reset Reset the sequence of the image file numbers to 0001 OFF when replacing or formatting the memory card Language Set the language for the LCD screen display English Sound Menu Setting items Description Default Sound Enable or disable the beep sound whenever you press ON a button You can also turn off or select minimum or maximum bee
17. the print button to start printing When printing is complete press the OK button Note The LCD screen goes dark after a moment Press any camera button to turn it back on If you need to cancel printing press the MENU button Printing All Your Saved Photos You can print all photos stored on the camera 1 2 3 4 gi Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 62 and turn on the camera Turn the Mode dial to playback then press the print button Select All Images by moving the joystick to A or VW then press the OK button If you want to print just one copy go to step 5 To print more than one copy of each picture press the OK button and move the joystick to amp to select the number of copies you want Then press OK Move the joystick to W to select Print Setting then press OK Move the joystick to to select Paper Type Move the joystick to W to select the size of paper you loaded in the printer and press OK To print with white borders turn off the date stamp or change other settings see page 67 Press the MENU button to return to the Print screen Press the print button to start printing When printing is complete press the OK button Using Direct Print 64 Printing Selected Photos You can select individual photos to print 1 eS p Ny 9 Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 62 and turn on the camera Turn the Mode dial to playback then press the prin
18. 6 The wrong date and or time is displayed on your camera Cause What to do Is the date and time setting set correctly See page 46 and set the date and time correctly List of Error Messages Error message Description This memory card is write protected he memory card is locked Release the write protect lever on the side of the card Memory card error Check the memory card Unspecified memory card problem See Installing and Removing lemory Cards on page 20 to remove the memory card Copy your photos to a computer if possible and reformat the card see page 46 If the card doesn t work contact the card manufacturer No memory card inserted nsert a memory card all the way into the slot as described on page 20 Not enough free space on the memory card lake room on the memory card by deleting photos see page 53 or download them to your computer see page 55 and then reformat the card see page 46 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 77 Error message Description his frame cannot be used with his camera The file size of the frame exceeds the camera s limit Copy a smaller frame to the camera or card See Deleting and Copying Frames on page 60 for details he maximum number of Frames that can be registered o the memory card has been reached See Deleting and Copying Frames on page 60 to delete unnecessary frames
19. DIGITAL CAMERA 0 E L 500V Reference Guide 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 US 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 PRINT Image Matching and Epson PRINT Image Framer are registered trademarks and Photo Fine PictureMate and P I F are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Epson Store and SoundAdvice are service marks of Epson America Inc
20. General notice 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 Contents Introduction Safety Instructions 00005 7 Disposing of the Battery 10 Warnings Cautions and Notes 7 Using the Battery Charger 10 Using the Camera 0 55 7 Using the LCD Screen 4 12 Using the Battery 55 8 Storing Maintaining or Transporting Storing the Battery 9 the Camera 0 0c cece e ee 13 Chapter 1 Getting Started Camera Parts and Their Functions 14 Installing and Removing Memory Cards 20 Camera buttons 0 000 16 Installing a Memory Card 20 Camera lights 02000 17 Removing a Memory Card 21 Charging the Battery 17 Turning Your Camera On and Off 23 Replacing
21. Print 62 Printing Photos You can print all the photos in the camera or select the ones you want to print Images with P LF frames must be printed directly from the camera on a supported Epson printer see page 61 for a list of supported printers Before you start make sure your printer is set up and has ink installed Load 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 Turn the Mode dial to Soe Ot pa Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 62 and turn on the camera playback Press the print button The print menu is displayed Select the photo you want to print by moving the joystick to lt 4 orb Press the OK button to select Displayed Image If you want to print just one copy go to step 7 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 OK 7 Move the joystick to to select Print Setting then press OK 8 Move the joystick to to select Paper Type 9 Move the joystick to W to select the size of paper you loaded and press the OK button Using Direct Print 63 To print with white borders turn off the date stamp or change other settings see page 67 10 Press the MENU button to return to the Print screen 11 Press
22. Select the desired quality by moving the joystick to A or Y then press the OK button Press the MENU button to exit the menu To zoom in on your subject press the amp T telephoto or E W wide angle button If you turned on digital zoom you can zoom in or out digitally while recording See Adjusting Camera Settings on page 46 for instructions on turning on digital zoom Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording 10 Press the shutter button again to stop recording Taking Photos and Videos 43 Maximum Available Video Shooting Time Resolution Quality Maximum shooting time in seconds approx With a 16MB SD With a 256MB SD memory card memory card 640 x 480 Fine 3 100 Normal 10 270 320 x 240 Fine 9 200 Normal 20 390 160 x 120 Fine 40 780 Normal 80 1500 Values may differ for SD memory cards from various manufacturers Taking Photos and Videos 44 Enabling the Quick View and Sound Memo Features The Quick View feature displays your picture for a few seconds after you take it This lets you verify that you have captured the shot you want With the Sound Memo feature enabled you can also record a message up to 30 seconds long for each picture You can turn on both features at the same time To turn on the Quick View and Sound Memo features Turn the Mode dial to SETUP mode Move the joystick to VW to select Qk View Sd Memo then move it toP Mo
23. ch any metal objects the battery may heat up and possibly injure you Getting Started 19 Installing and Removing Memory Cards Your camera comes with a 16MB SD following types of cards T SD card Secure Digital up to 1GB GQ MM card Multimedia MMC V 2 1 or later up to 1GB Secure Digital memory card You can use either of the Note Your camera won t store photos and some of its buttons won t operate without a memory card correctly installed Caution I Don t use or store memory cards in direct sunlight or in places that are extremely hot humid or dusty I Turn off your camera before installing or removing the memory card QO Make sure you insert the card in the correct orientation or you may damage the camera and card Installing a Memory Card 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Slide the battery cover until it pops up Getting Started 20 3 Position the card as shown and slide it all the way into the slot Notch 4 Press down on the battery cover and slide it back into place Removing a Memory Card 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Slide the battery cover until it pops up Getting Started 21 3 Push in the memory card to release it The card pops out 4 Pull out the memory card 5 Press down on the battery cover and slide it back into place Note You can protect the data in the memory card by sliding the lock lever on the side of the card Thi
24. cond Slow synchro 1 to 1 2000 second TTL auto white balance auto daylight cloudy incandescent fluorescent mercury 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 Specifications 83 LCD monitor USB interface Power sources External power source Epson Photo Fine LCD 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 Dimensions 2 5 x 3 6 x 1 3 inches 63 x 92 x 32 mm height x width x depth Weight Approx 0 36 lb 165 g excluding the battery and memory card Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Input voltage DC 3 4 V Battery Charger Model 2090821 00 Input voltage AC 100 120 V 50 60 hZ Charging method Constant voltage and constant current Charging display Charging lights red Charging complete lights green Specifications 84 Battery Model B32B818242 Type Lithium ion rechargeable Output voltage DC 3 7 V Capacity 1230 mAh Optional AC adapter Model B867062 Input AC 100 240 V Output DC34V 2 5A Power consumption 14W Specifications 85 Index A AC adapter specifications 85 using 25 Accessories 81 Auto flash setting 29 Automatic m
25. d Videos 30 Taking Pictures With the Self Timer You can use the self timer to create a delay between the time you press the shutter and the actual image capture This allows you to take a picture of yourself 1 2 3 4 Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod Turn the Mode dial to automatic M manual or continuous shooting mode Move the joystick to v The self timer icon is displayed on the LCD screen Center the image and press the shutter button all the way down The countdown starts and 10 seconds later the shutter releases automatically The blue light on the front of the camera flashes as the camera counts down the seconds Note In manual or continuous shooting mode you can switch the timer from 10 seconds to 2 seconds In step 3 above move the joystick to Y twice to switch the timer to 2 seconds Taking Photos and Videos 31 Selecting the Scene Mode In addition to the normal mode for taking pictures special scene modes are pre programmed in the camera to give you the best image capture settings for portraits landscapes and night shots QO Landscape mode This mode is best for capturing landscapes more clearly The flash is turned off automatically but you can turn it on if necessary In low light the shutter speed is slower so you can take scenes at dusk For best results use a tripod with this scene mode Portrait mode The depth of field is reduced to 3 to 10 feet
26. e digital zoom feature lets you move in even closer to your subject First you need to enable digital zoom on Setup Menu 1 For instructions see Adjusting Camera Settings on page 46 Note Photos taken using digital zoom have reduced resolution and are best used for e mailing or posting on the web For best results turn on the flash when taking photos zoomed to the maximum digital zoom setting 1 To use digital zoom press and hold the amp T button to maximize the optical zoom 2 Release the button then press it again The digital zoom indicator appears on the right side of the zoom bar at the bottom of the screen 3 Press the Tor W button as necessary to zoom in or out Taking Photos and Videos 28 Controlling the Flash You can change the flash setting by moving the joystick to gt amp flash The flash mode changes each time you move the joystick to 4 ah Auto flash default setting The camera detects the brightness automatically and sets off the flash if necessary In a dark setting the flash is used automatically Flash off Turns off the flash even in dark settings Auto red eye reduction Use this setting when photographing people with the flash at night or indoors The flash will go off once and will go off again when the photo is taken This will help to reduce the red eye effect 4 Fill in flash manual mode The flash will go off for every shot Use this setting when the only bac
27. e in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable Using the Battery m m If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment Do not modify disassemble or solder the battery Introduction 8 oocecoo m mi mi Do not use the battery that comes with the L 500V camera for other devices 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 m m 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
28. e maximum speed you need an SD memory card with a recording transfer speed of 10MB per second Use of the flash is not recommended with continuous shooting so make sure you have adequate lighting 1 2 g Turn the Mode dial to continuous shooting If you want to adjust the resolution or other settings press the MENU button See page 34 for a list of available settings Make sure you are at least 20 inches 50 cm away from your subject QO To zoom in on your subject press the amp T telephoto button To zoom in more release the button and press it again T To zoom out press the amp W wide angle button To zoom out more release the button and press it again Center your subject in the middle of the square focus frame on the LCD screen 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 While you hold the shutter button down photos are taken continuously Release it to stop shooting Taking Photos and Videos 39 Setting the White Balance The camera senses the light source and automatically adjusts the white balance to ensure color accuracy in any lighting situation You can adjust the white balance manually to achieve truer colors under the following lighting conditions daylight cloudy incandescent fluorescent and mercury 1 2 3 4 Turn the Mode dial to 1M manual or continuous shooting mode Pres
29. e the date the photo was taken print with or without borders or print an album of several photos on one sheet of paper You can also print photos with P I F frames to create greeting cards keepsakes and more You cannot print photos with P I F frames from your computer These printers are supported for direct printing from the camera QO Epson Stylus Photo R300 0 Epson Stylus Photo RX600 1 PictureMate If you have the Epson Stylus Photo RX500 you can print photos taken with P LF frames by removing the camera s memory card inserting it into the correct RX500 memory card slot and printing using the RX500 control panel buttons See the RX500 documentation for instructions Note Future products may be added to the list of supported printers Check the Epson web site at www epson com for more information Using Direct Print 61 Connecting the Camera to Your Printer Use 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 You can conserve battery power by using the optional AC adapter when you print from the camera See page 25 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 0 as gt 3 Turn on the camera Using Direct
30. ecause the necessary Frame file does not exist or is unusable The photo cannot be printed because there is no frame file or the link to it has broken Replace or add a frame linked to this file as described on page 59 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 79 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 Wide Web From the Internet you can reach Epson Support at 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 Telephone Services A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day seven days a week To use these 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 L 500V in SoundAdvice To speak to a technical support representative dial O U S 562 276 4303 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday QO Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Maintenance and Troubleshooting 80 Please have the following information ready Product name Epson L 500V Product serial number located on the botto
31. eed sensitivity 41 J Joystick 15 to 16 L Landscape mode 32 Language setting 24 48 LCD screen brightness setting 47 icons 36 to 38 51 problems 73 to 74 safety instructions 12 to 13 Lens 14 to 16 69 Lights camera 17 Light sensitivity 41 M Macro mode 30 Manual mode 26 to 27 Memory access light 15 17 Memory card installing 20 to 21 locking 22 printing from 57 61 removing 21 to 22 safety instructions 12 types 20 MENU button 16 Microphone 14 to 16 Mode dial 14 16 Modes 26 32 to 33 N Night Portrait mode 32 Night View mode 32 Normal mode 32 Number of photos 35 O OK button 16 Optical zoom 27 to 28 37 83 Outdoor mode 16 73 P P LF button 16 see also PRINT Image Framer Papers 61 Photos copying to computer 55 to 56 deleting 53 to 54 printing 61 to 67 selecting for printing 52 slide show 50 taking 27 to 42 Playback mode 49 to 50 Portrait mode 32 POWER button 16 23 Power saving 23 Print button 16 63 to 66 Printer connecting camera to 62 supported models 61 PRINT Image Framer adding changing or removing frames 59 deleting and copying frames 60 description 57 P LF button 16 printing photos 61 63 to 65 taking photos 57 to 58 Printing from camera 61 to 67 from memory card 57 61 problems 76 to 77 selecting photos for 52 Print settings 67 Problems camera 70 to 74 image 74 to 75 LCD screen 73 to 74 printing 76 to 77
32. eet in wide angle mode and 1 6 to 9 9 feet in telephoto mode Is the exposure set to too Adjust the exposure compensation setting properly See Setting dark or bright the Exposure Compensation on page 42 for details Is the light sensitivity set to Adjust the light sensitivity setting properly See Setting the too low or high Light Sensitivity on page 41 for details Part of the image is missing Cause What to do Was your finger covering the Make sure your fingers a strap or a piece of clothing isn t lens covering the lens Maintenance and Troubleshooting 75 Printing problems Your photo won t print Cause What to do Is there enough space on During printing your camera temporarily writes data to your your memory card to memory card If the card doesn t have enough room for one or prepare your image for two more photos you can t print Delete one or more photos that printing you don t want and try again A red line appears colors don t look right or your images don t look as good as they used to Cause What to do Is the print head clogged See your printer manual for instructions on checking for print head clogs and cleaning the print head if necessary Are you using the right Make sure you loaded Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper paper Epson Semigloss Photo Paper or PictureMate Photo Paper for PictureMate only in your printer Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7
33. en follow these guidelines Cleaning your camera Caution Do not use volatile chemicals such as alcohol paint thinner or benzine They will damage the camera exterior and battery compartment Camera exterior Wipe the outside of the camera with a soft dry cloth If it is very dirty use a cloth dampened with a natural detergent Wipe again with a soft dry cloth Maintenance and Troubleshooting 68 Lens and LCD screen To clean the lens make sure that the camera is turned off then blow off any loose dust or dirt or use a lens and camera cleaning brush Breathe on the lens and wipe off all moisture with a soft dry cloth Clean the LCD screen with a soft dry cloth Battery terminals Do not use volatile chemicals such as alcohol paint thinner or benzine They will damage the battery compartment Storing your camera Store the camera in a cool dry location and remove the batteries to prevent corrosion or leaks if you will not be using the camera for a long period of time Maintenance and Troubleshooting 69 Problems and Solutions Camera problems The camera has no power Cause What to do Is the battery installed Check the battery and recharge or replace it if necessary correctly Does itneed tobe See Charging the Battery on page 17 or Replacing the Battery recharged or replaced on page 18 for details Is the camera turned on The camera may have shut off automatically to save battery power
34. f photos with a No of photos with a 16MB SD memory card 128MBSD memory card 2560 x 1920 Fine 7 75 Normal 13 126 Economy 20 88 1600 x 1200 Fine 21 93 Normal 34 310 Economy 51 458 640 x 480 Fine 111 975 Normal 178 562 Economy 223 1953 Taking Photos and Videos 35 Reading the LCD Screen Icons You can confirm the status of the camera settings by the icons displayed on the LCD screen Exposure compensation sensitivity and white balance Focus frame Flash Quality Battery life Digital zoom indicator Number of photos Zoom bar you can take Note You can turn off display of the camera settings or select the amount of information displayed See page 38 to turn it off or page 51 to select the amount of detail displayed Taking Photos and Videos 36 Settings and Icons Self timer 2 seconds 10 10 seconds Outdoor mode 2 amp If you have trouble seeing the LCD screen in bright sunlight you can turn on outdoor mode to make viewing easier Move the joystick to A to turn outdoor mode on or off Focus frame Place your subject within the focus frame Battery life 4 Full amp Half 2 Empty Zoom bar The zoom bar appears when you press the i W or amp T button The digital zoom indicator on the right side of the zoom bar appears when digital zoom is enabled Scene mode a Landscape amp Portrait
35. kground is bright or when you are shooting against the sun s4 Slow synchro manual The flash is combined with a slow shutter speed This allows you mode only to take an action photo with a blurred background Taking Photos and Videos 29 Flash range The flash range varies depending on the sensitivity setting ISO Speed For details see page 41 ISO Speed sensitivity Wide angle Telephoto 100 2 3 to 8 5 feet 0 7 to 2 6 m 1 6 to 4 9 feet 0 5 to 1 5 m 200 3 3 to 12 1 feet 1 0 to 3 7 m 1 9 to 6 9 feet 0 6 to 2 1 m 400 4 6 to 17 1 feet 1 4 to 5 2 m 2 6 to 9 9 feet 0 8 to 3 0 m Taking Close ups With Macro Mode Macro mode allows you to focus on subjects between 2 and 19 6 inches 5 and 50 cm away from the camera Use of the flash is not recommended for macro close ups so make sure you have adequate lighting For best results use a tripod when shooting in macro mode 1 2 3 4 Turn the Mode dial to I0 automatic or SIM manual mode Move the joystick to Y lt to switch to macro mode Center your subject in the middle of the square focus frame on the LCD screen Press and hold the shutter button halfway down 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 LCD screen Press the shutter button all the way down The camera beeps as it captures the image Taking Photos an
36. low all warnings and instructions marked on this product m Do not insert objects into the slots or openings on this product QO Do not touch the components inside this product unless instructed to do so in the user documentation Never force this product s components into place Although this product is designed to be sturdy rough handling can damage it QO Never spill liquid onto this product Introduction 7 DOO O m oo 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 To prevent fire or electric shock do not expose this product or its options to rain or moisture 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 Do not use this product after moving it between extreme temperatures which may cause condensation to form on electronic parts 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 cabl
37. m of the camera Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration and operating system version oouccoo 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 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 81 Appendix A Specifications Camera Effective pixels Image recording capacity Image file type Camera file system Internal memory Compatible memory cards 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 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 Specifications 82 Lens Digital zoom Focus mode Auto focus range Shutter speed White balance Sensitivity Flash Self timer Photography modes 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 inches 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 se
38. memory card To switch between frames stored in your camera or on the memory card move the joystick to dor P 4 Select the frame you want by moving the joystick to A or VW then press the OK button To delete the frame from the photo select the No Frame option and press the OK button Using PRINT Image Framer P LF 59 Deleting and Copying Frames You can delete frames stored in the camera s memory or on the memory card You can also copy frames from the camera to the memory card or from the card to the camera 1 2 Press the P I F button Select the frame location by moving the joystick to lt or gt to select On Memory Card or In Camera Select the frame to copy or delete by moving the joystick to A or Y then press the MENU button Note To cancel the operation press the P LF button Select Delete Copy to Camera or Copy to Card by moving the joystick to A or V Then press the OK button To confirm your choice select OK by moving the joystick to A or Y then press the OK button The selected frame is deleted or copied Press the P I F button to exit PRINT Image Framer Using PRINT Image Framer P LF 60 Chapter 5 Using Direct Print 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 includ
39. ode 26 to 27 Auto Power Off setting 47 Auto red eye reduction 29 B Battery charging 17 to 18 icon 37 life 17 37 replacing 18 to 19 safety instructions 8 to 10 specifications 85 Buttons camera 16 C Cable USB 62 Camera buttons 16 cleaning 68 to 69 connecting to printer 62 lights 17 modes 26 32 to 33 parts 14 to 16 printing from 61 to 67 problems 70 to 74 safety instructions 7 to 13 settings 37 to 38 46 to 48 shake warning 38 storing 69 turning on off 23 Cleaning the camera 68 to 69 Close up photos 30 Computer copying photos to 55 to 56 Continuous shooting 39 D Date time setting 24 48 Deleting photos 53 to 54 Digital print order format 52 Digital zoom 27 to 28 37 47 83 Direct printing connecting camera for 62 description 61 printing photos 63 to 66 print settings 67 problems 76 to 77 DPOF 52 E Epson Help 80 to 81 papers 61 printers 61 Store 81 Error messages 77 to 79 Exposure compensation 42 F File No Reset setting 48 Fill in flash setting 29 Flash icon 38 location 14 to 16 range 30 settings 29 38 Flash off setting 29 Formatting memory card 47 Frames adding changing or removing 59 deleting and copying 60 printing photos with 61 63 to 65 taking photos with 57 to 58 H Help Epson 80 to 81 I Icons on LCD screen 36 to 38 51 Image problems 74 to 75 Information on screen turning off 38 viewing 51 ISO sp
40. of children QO This product is designed for use with Epson products only Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices Using the Memory Card QO Use only memory cards designed for the product s specifications QO Methods for using memory cards vary according to card type Refer to the memory card documentation for details QO Turn off the camera before installing removing the memory card Using the LCD Screen m mi mi 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 Introduction 12 O Only use a soft dry cloth to clean the display Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners Storing Maintaining or Transporting the Camera 0 Do notstore 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 QO Unplug this product from the power outlet before cleaning it Use a damp cloth and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners QO Remove the ba
41. or a while Maintenance and Troubleshooting 73 Is the mode dial turned completely to a mode Turn the mode dial to exactly the mode you want and press the POWER button Is the camera connected to a computer When the camera is connected to a computer the LCD screen is disabled Is the camera connected to a printer for direct printing Image problems Images are out of focus Cause Try pressing a button The printing progress is displayed on the LCD screen After a moment the display disappears again What to do Did you operate the auto focus correctly Place the subject in the center of the focus area and press the shutter button halfway You see a green focus frame See Taking Photos on page 27 for details Is the camera in the right distance mode setting Make sure you are at least 20 inches away from your subject or 2 inches in Macro mode Is the lens dirty See Cleaning your camera on page 68 and clean the lens Maintenance and Troubleshooting 74 Is the captured image Hold the camera in the proper position when shooting with your blurred arm close to your body Use a tripod for night scenes and other low light situations The image is too dark or to bright underexposed overexposed Cause What to do Is the flash setting correct Turn on the flash as described on page 29 Make sure you are the right distance from your subject between 2 3 and 17 1 f
42. or instructions Using PRINT Image Framer P 1 F 57 In P I F mode you use frames that you have previously loaded into the camera You can select the frame before you take the picture or add it to a picture saved in your camera before you print To take a picture with a frame 1 Turn the Mode dial to automatic M manual or Ey continuous shooting mode 2 Press the P I F button The first frame stored in the camera is displayed If you want to select a frame stored on the memory card move the joystick to after pressing the P I F button 3 Select the desired frame by moving the joystick to A or Y then press the OK button Note Most frames are available in both horizontal and vertical designs Make sure you choose the right orientation for the picture you want to take 4 The selected frame is displayed on the LCD screen You can now take the picture and center it in the frame See Chapter 2 Taking Photos and Videos for instructions Using PRINT Image Framer P LF 58 Adding Changing or Removing Frames You can change or remove a frame after you take a photo in P I F mode You can also add a frame to a photo that was taken without a frame 1 Turn the Mode dial to playback mode 2 Select the photo on which you want to add change or remove a frame by moving the joystick to dorP 3 Press the P I F button You see your photo displayed with the first frame stored in the camera or on your
43. p volume for each operation listed below l Operation Select the sound when the buttons are pressed Beep Max Shutter Select the shutter sound Cont Shoot Select the sound during continuous shooting Focus Lock Select the sound when the focus is locked Self Timer Select the sound while the self timer is set Taking Photos and Videos 48 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos The LCD screen lets you play back your photos individually or as a slide show You can also view videos select photos for printing delete photos and copy photos to your computer Viewing Photos While you view your photos on the LCD screen you can zoom in or out of photos display up to 12 photos at once or rotate your photos 1 Turn the Mode dial to playback mode The last photo you took is displayed 0 To view the next photo move the joystick to gt Hold the joystick at gt to fast forward Q To zoom in on a photo press the Q T button To pan over to another part of the image move the joystick to A V lt 4 or gt Press the amp W or OK button to zoom out 2 To view up to 12 photos at once press the amp W button 0 To select a photo move the joystick to A V lt or gt 0 To view the selected photo on the full screen press the amp T button 3 To rotate your photos press the MENU button 0 Move the joystick to Y to select Rotate then move it to gt Viewing and Managing Your Photos 49
44. roduction 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 mi mi mi oocecoo m 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 TM Direct printing to supported Epson Stylus Photo and PictureMate printers Epson PRINT Image Framer P L F for adding fun frames to your photos without a computer PRINT Image Matching II technology so you can get the best possible prints Introduction 6 Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using the camera and keep this guide handy for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera and the options Warnings Cautions and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your product Using the Camera 0 Donot expose the camera to severe impact Doing so may cause malfunctions especially while the camera is operating 0 Fol
45. s prevents you from deleting or storing additional photos on the card Getting Started 22 Turning Your Camera On and Off 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 To turn off the camera press the POWER button The lens retracts the lens cover closes and the LCD screen turns off as necessary The LCD screen may turn off to save battery power Press any button to turn the screen back on If the camera is idle for more than three minutes the power shuts off Press the POWER button to turn it back on You can change the power save timing if you want See Adjusting Camera Settings on page 46 for more information Getting Started 23 Changing the Language Date and Time Settings 1 Turn on the camera 2 Turn the Mode dial to SETUP 3 Move the joystick to to select Setup Menu 2 4 5 Move the joystick to to select Date Time then move it to P Move the joystick to 4 or P to select the date format date or time SE 4 bx setting you want to change Move the joystick to A or to change the setting v Repeat steps 5 and 6 to select and set any other settings N Press the OK button Move the joystick to W to select Language then move it to 10 Move the joystick to A V lt 4 or gt to select a language then press the OK button Note You can change
46. s the MENU button The Photography Menu is displayed Select White Bal by moving the joystick to A or Y then move it to P Select the desired setting from Daylight Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent and Mercury by moving the joystick to A or V Then press the OK button Press the MENU button to exit the menu Taking Photos and Videos 40 Setting the Light Sensitivity You can use the camera s high sensitivity settings to take pictures indoors or in low light situations without a flash You can also capture fast moving subjects with higher sensitivity settings The camera s default setting is Auto which is best for most picture taking Set the light sensitivity manually in low light conditions or when you expect blurring problems from camera motion Use of a tripod is recommended with high sensitivity settings 1 2 3 4 Turn the Mode dial to M manual or continuous shooting mode Press the MENU button The Photography Menu is displayed Select ISO Speed by moving the joystick to A or V then move it to P Select the desired sensitivity from Auto 100 200 and 400 by moving the joystick to A or V Then press the OK button Press the MENU button to exit the menu Taking Photos and Videos 41 Setting the Exposure Compensation You can adjust the exposure to help control how much light falls on the camera s CCD light sensor This influences the brightness of the entire image Your camera normally adjusts
47. ss the MENU button to exit the Playback menus Move the joystick to W to select Info Disp Information Display then move it to P Move the joystick to A or to select Basic Info Detailed Info or Off then press the OK button If you select Detailed Info you see the following information if applicable to your photo Shooting mode Sound memo Exposure compensation 100 we AUO Outdoor mode Folder and file number ISO Speed Sensitivity White balance Scene mode Macro mode Flash mode B Resolution Quality EA Bo aly 2S EI Playback photo EMA 2005 5 20 15 304 number total photos Aperture Shutter speed Battery status Photo date time Viewing and Managing Your Photos 51 Selecting Photos for Printing You can use the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standard to select photos for printing This format allows you to record information on the memory card including which images to print and how many copies you want for each photo 1 Turn the Mode dial to playback mode 2 Press the MENU button If a Playback Menu 1 item is highlighted move the joystick to A to go to the menu bar at the top 3 Move the joystick to P to display Playback Menu 2 4 Move the joystick to W to select Make a Print Order then press the OK button 5 For each photo that you want to print select the photo then move the joystick to A to select the number of copies 6 Press the OK button
48. structions When you re ready to view your photos or videos on the LCD screen see Viewing and Managing Your Photos on page 49 Taking Photos and Videos 26 Taking Photos You can take photos while viewing the subject on the LCD screen in either automatic or manual modes 1 Turn the Mode dial to automatic or SIM manual mode 2 Center your subject in the middle of the square focus frame on the LCD screen 3 Press and hold the shutter button halfway down 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 4 Press the shutter button all the way down The camera beeps as it captures the image If you want to turn off or change the beep sound see Adjusting Camera Settings on page 46 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 Zooming In and Out For most photos you must stand at least 20 inches 50 cm away from your subject For close up shooting you can use the macro setting see Taking Close ups With Macro Mode on page 30 You can use both optical and digital zoom to capture a closer view of your subject Taking Photos and Videos 27 Optical zoom Q To zoom in on your subject press the T telephoto button 0 To zoom out press the amp W wide angle button Digital zoom Th
49. t button Choose Select Images by moving the joystick to V then press the OK button Select the photos to print by moving the joystick to lt or gt then select the number of copies by moving the joystick to A or V Press the print button Move the joystick to W to select Print Setting then press OK Press the OK button or move the joystick to to select Paper Type Move the joystick to A or to select the size of paper you loaded in the printer and press OK To print with white borders turn off the date stamp or change other settings see page 67 Press the MENU button to return to the Print screen 10 Press the S print button to start printing When printing is complete press the OK button Using Direct Print 65 Printing Several Photos on One Sheet You can print up to 13 photos on one sheet of paper You can set up a print order in advance or move to the first photo in a sequence and print it along with subsequent photos 1 Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 62 and turn on the camera 2 Turn the Mode dial to playback 3 To select a print order in advance see page 52 To select a sequence of photos move the joystick to lt 4 or gt to display the first photo in the sequence 4 Press the print button The print menu is displayed 5 Select Print an Album by moving the joystick to V 6 Select the number of photos per page by moving the joystick to lt or then press the OK but
50. te a group of photos taken in continuous shooting mode You can also retain one or more of the individual photos in the group 1 23 3 4 ge Turn the Mode dial to playback mode Move the joystick to 4 or gt 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 Y 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 lt 4 or gt to display the photo Then move it to 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 Viewing and Managing Your Photos 54 Copying Photos to Your Computer You can transfer photos to your computer using the PC cable included with the camera You can also remove the memory card from the camera and copy photos using a card reader Caution Make sure the camera s power is turned off before you connect it to your computer Note O You can conserve battery power by using the optional AC adapter while the camera is connected to your computer See page 25 for instructions QO If your computer uses Windows 98SE
51. the Battery 18 Changing the Language Date and Time Settings 6 A eee eee 24 Using the Optional AC Adapter 25 Chapter 2 Taking Photos and Videos Taking Photos 00 0c eee uae 27 Controlling the Flash 29 Zooming In and Out 66 27 Flash ranges eberipo Meas dashes tyin ne 30 Taking Close ups With Macro Mode 30 Taking Pictures With the Self Timer 31 Selecting the Scene Mode 32 Selecting the Resolution and Quality Level 0 00000 34 Reading the LCD Screen Icons 36 Settings and Icons 005 37 Turning Off the Information Display 38 Continuous Shooting 39 Setting the White Balance 40 Setting the Light Sensitivity 41 Setting the Exposure Compensation 42 Recording Videos 60 000000 43 Maximum Available Video Shooting Time 000 44 Enabling the Quick View and Sound Memo Features 0 000 e eee e eee 45 Recording a sound memo 45 Adjusting Camera Settings 46 SETUP Mode Settings 47 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Viewing Photos 00 0 00 e ee 49 Viewing a Slide Show of Your Photos 50 Playing Videos 0 0c cece eee 50 Viewing Photo Information 51 Selecting Photos for Printing
52. the Press the POWER button to turn the camera back on camera controls for a while Cause What to do Did you press the shutter Press the shutter button halfway and hold it to set the focus then button completely with one press it the rest of the way down to take a photo If you press the push shutter button all the way it takes time to focus and set the exposure before the shutter releases It may take longer than when pressing the shutter button in two steps Cause What to do Is the flash setting correct When flash off is selected as the flash setting the flash will not go off See page 29 for details Also make sure you didn t cover the flash with your finger when taking your photo Maintenance and Troubleshooting 72 Cause What to do Is the LCD screen brightness Adjust the LCD Brightness setting in the Setup Menu See level set to too bright Adjusting Camera Settings on page 46 for details ee Are you shooting photos Move the joystick to Z4 to turn on Outdoor mode and make outdoors in bright light the LCD screen easier to see in bright light Cause What to do Did you point the camera When you use the LCD screen to take photos very bright light toward a bright light may affect the sensor and cause lines to appear on the screen They will not appear in your photos or videos Cause What to do Have you not touched the Press the POWER button to turn the camera back on camera controls f
53. the exposure automatically However you may want to increase the exposure manually if you re taking a picture facing into the sun or when you have a very bright background Similarly you may want to decrease the exposure setting if you re taking a picture against a dark background 1 Turn the Mode dial to 1M manual or continuous shooting mode 2 Press the MENU button The Photography Menu is displayed 3 Select Exp Comp by moving the joystick to A or V then move it to The exposure adjustment range is from 2 0 to 2 0 Exposure Value EV There are 9 steps of 0 5 EV each You can confirm the setting on the LCD screen 4 Select the adjustment value by moving the joystick to A or Y then press the OK button 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Taking Photos and Videos 42 Recording Videos You can record videos with sound The length of the video is limited only by the amount of storage available in your camera or memory card 1 2 3 4 SPN pi 9 Turn the Mode dial to P video mode Press the MENU button The Movie Menu is displayed To select the Resolution setting move the joystick to P Select the desired resolution by moving the joystick to A or V then press the OK button Note Lower resolution settings 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 let you take longer videos but they play ina smaller window if you view them on your computer Select the Quality setting by moving the joystick to V then move it to P
54. these and other settings later from the Setup Menu For details see Adjusting Camera Settings on page 46 ewe OND Getting Started 24 Using the Optional AC Adapter Note Read any instructions provided with the AC adapter before using it 1 Connect the adapter s AC power cable connector firmly into the adapter s AC inlet 2 Open the connector cover on the left side of the camera and plug the adapter cable into the DC IN port 3 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet Caution Do not use the adapter for any device other than your Epson L 500V camera Getting Started 25 Chapter 2 Taking Photos and Videos Your camera has several modes for taking pictures Turn the dial on top of the camera to choose the mode you want to use a m Automatic mode Camera settings are automatically adjusted to give you the best shot All you have to do is press the shutter button Manual mode You can adjust a variety of camera settings including resolution exposure compensation sensitivity white balance and more Continuous shooting mode You can capture a series of shots up to 3 photos per second For details see Continuous Shooting on page 39 Video mode You can record videos with sound For details see Recording Videos on page 43 You can also take photos with fun frames for holidays and special occasions See Taking Photos With Frames on page 57 for in
55. ton 7 Tochange any print settings see page 67 You can t change the Border BorderFree setting if you selected a print order in advance as described on page 52 8 Press the print button to start printing When printing is complete press the OK button Note You can t print images with P I F frames or the date when you select Print an Album Using Direct Print 66 Making Print Settings You can make the following settings when printing images directly from the camera OQ Paper size selection O Printing with or without white borders O Printing the date not available with frames O Printing with normal or high quality Note Once you change the paper size setting the camera retains it 10 x15 cm paper is not available in the U S 1 After selecting the photos you want to print see page 63 through page 66 select Print Settings by moving the joystick to Y then press the OK button 2 Select the item you want to change by moving the joystick to V then press the OK button 3 Select the setting by moving the joystick to A or V then press the OK button 4 Press the MENU button to return to the print screen and print Using Direct Print 67 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance To keep your camera operating at its best you should clean it thoroughly several times a year Before you perform any maintenance on the camera be sure to read the Safety Instructions on page 7 Th
56. ttery 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 this 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 Introduction 13 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter describes the parts of the camera and tells you how to charge and replace the battery remove the memory card turn the camera on and off change the language date and time settings and use the optional AC adapter Camera Parts and Their Functions Continuous Mode dial shooting mode POWER button Manual mode Shutter Speaker Automatic button Flash mode Strap holder Microphone Playback Setup mode mode Battery Lens barrier memory card cover Front light Getting Started 14 Tripod Connector mount cover USB connector AC adapter connector Print PLF Zoom button button buttons Outdoor a Joystick OK Macro a button LCD lL 4 Flash gt screen Ni Memory access ligh Getting Started 15
57. ve the joystick to Y to select ON then press the OK button to turn on the Quick View feature Move the joystick to P to select Qk View Sd Memo again Move the joystick to V to select Sound Memo ON then press the OK button SP Ne Recording a sound memo You can record a sound memo up to 30 seconds long while a photo is displayed in quick view First turn on the Sound Memo feature as described above 1 While the photo is displayed on the LCD screen press the OK button to start recording 2 When you are finished recording press the OK button to stop recording Note You can play sound memos in playback mode When you play back a photo that has a sound memo the 31 icon appears on the screen Press the OK button to play the sound Taking Photos and Videos 45 Adjusting Camera Settings In setup mode you can change settings such as Quick View LCD Brightness and Auto Power Off Three Setup menus are available two for general features and one for adjusting camera beep sounds 1 Turn the Mode dial to SETUP mode 2 Move the joystick to lt or gt to move between Setup Menu 1 Setup Menu 2 and the Sound Menu Make sure the menu bar at the top of the screen is highlighted 3 Move the joystick to A or to select the setting you want to change then move it to P 4 Select the desired setting item by moving the joystick to A or V then press the OK button The setting is changed Note Pressing the MENU button
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