Reference Guide
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Contents Introduction Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 7 7 8 9 Disposing of the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the LCD Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking Close-ups With Macro Mode . . . . . . Taking Pictures With the Self-Timer . . . . . . Selecting the Scene Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting the Resolution and Quality Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reading the LCD Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . Settings and Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turning Off the Information Display. . . . Continuous Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5 Using Direct Print Connecting the Camera to Your Printer . . . 62 Printing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Printing the Photo Displayed on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Printing All Your Saved Photos. . . . . . . . . 64 Printing Selected Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Printing Several Photos on One Sheet . . . 66 Making Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Your new Epson® L-500V is a compact digital camera that lets you capture all the special moments in your life and print high-quality photos without a computer. Its features include: ❏ 5.0 megapixel resolution, for clear, beautiful photos ❏ 3x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom ❏ 2.
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 ❏ Do not expose the camera to severe impact.
❏ 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.
❏ 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.
Disposing of the Battery WARNING: Be sure to completely cover the ends of the battery with tape to prevent combustion or explosion when disposing of it. ❏ Before disposing of the battery, discharge it completely. ❏ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with all applicable laws. Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal.
❏ Do not insert objects into any openings on the charger as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts. ❏ Never disassemble or modify the charger. ❏ Use the charger indoors only, in a dry location. Do not expose the charger to water or excess humidity. ❏ Use only the type of power source indicated on the label and always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet. Do not place multiple loads on the electrical outlet.
❏ Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. ❏ Clean only with a clean, soft dry cloth. ❏ Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. ❏ Keep the charger out of reach of children. ❏ This product is designed for use with Epson products only. Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices. Using the Memory Card ❏ Use only memory cards designed for the product’s specifications. ❏ Methods for using memory cards vary according to card type.
❏ Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the display. Do not use liquid or chemical cleaners. Storing, Maintaining, or Transporting the Camera ❏ Do not store this product outdoors, near water, or in a location subject to high temperature or humidity, rapid changes in temperature or humidity, direct sunlight, or strong light sources. ❏ Unplug this product from the power outlet before cleaning it. Use a damp cloth and do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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.
Tripod mount Connector cover USB connector Print button AC adapter connector P.I.F.
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.I.F. button Select P.I.F. frames for printing with photos. POWER button Zoom buttons Turn the camera on or off. 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).
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 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 to .
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. 2. Turn the camera on its left side.
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. Catch 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 touch any metal objects, the battery may heat up and possibly injure you.
Installing and Removing Memory Cards Your camera comes with a 16MB SD™ (Secure Digital) memory card. You can use either of the following types of cards: ❏ SD card (Secure Digital) up to 1GB ❏ MM card (Multimedia,® MMC V 2.1 or later) up to 1GB Note: Your camera won’t store photos and some of its buttons won’t operate without a memory card correctly installed. Caution: ❏ Don’t use or store memory cards in direct sunlight, or in places that are extremely hot, humid, or dusty.
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. 2. Make sure the camera is turned off. Slide the battery cover until it pops up.
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. This prevents you from deleting or storing additional photos on the card.
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.
Changing the Language, Date, and Time Settings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn on the camera. Turn the Mode dial to SETUP. Move the joystick to r to select Setup Menu 2. Move the joystick to d to select Date/Time, then move it to r. Move the joystick to l or r to select the date format, date, or time setting you want to change. 6. Move the joystick to u or d to change the setting. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to select and set any other settings. 8. Press the OK button. 9.
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.
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. ❏ 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.
Taking Photos You can take photos while viewing the subject on the LCD screen in either automatic or manual modes. 1. 2. 3. Turn the Mode dial to automatic or manual 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 screen. 4. Press the shutter button all the way down.
Optical zoom ❏ To zoom in on your subject, press the ❏ To zoom out, press the T (telephoto) button. W (wide-angle) button. Digital zoom The 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.
Controlling the Flash You can change the flash setting by moving the joystick to r each time you move the joystick to r . (flash). The flash mode changes 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.
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.
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, manual, or continuous shooting mode. Move the joystick to d . The self-timer icon is displayed on the LCD screen. Center the image and press the shutter button all the way down.
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: ❏ 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.
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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to manual mode. Press the MENU button. The Photography Menu is displayed. Select Scene Mode by moving the joystick to u or d, then move it to r.
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 × 1920.
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. of photos with a 16MB SD memory card No.
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 Number of photos you can take Zoom bar Digital zoom indicator 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.
Settings and Icons Self-timer (2 seconds), (10 seconds) Outdoor mode 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 u to turn outdoor mode on or off. Focus frame Place your subject within the focus frame. Battery life Full, Half, Empty Zoom bar The zoom bar appears when you press the W or T button. The digital zoom indicator on the right side of the zoom bar appears when digital zoom is enabled.
White balance (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Mercury) Macro mode Macro Flash Shooting mode Auto-flash, Flash off, flash, Slow synchro Continuous shooting mode, Incandescent, Auto red-eye reduction, Fill-in Video mode Photos left 125 (for example) Warning 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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 the 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. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the Mode dial to continuous shooting.
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. 5. Turn the Mode dial to manual or continuous shooting mode. Press the MENU button. The Photography Menu is displayed.
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. 5.
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 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. 2. 3.
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. Turn the Mode dial to video mode. Press the MENU button. The Movie Menu is displayed. To select the Resolution setting, move the joystick to r. Select the desired resolution by moving the joystick to u or d, then press the OK button.
Maximum Available Video Shooting Time Resolution 640 × 480 320 × 240 160 × 120 Quality Maximum shooting time in seconds (approx.) With a 16MB SD memory card With a 256MB SD memory card Fine 3 100 Normal 10 270 Fine 9 200 Normal 20 390 Fine 40 780 Normal 80 1500 * Values may differ for SD memory cards from various manufacturers.
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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to SETUP mode.
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. Turn the Mode dial to SETUP mode. Move the joystick to l or r 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 u or d to select the setting you want to change, then move it to r. 4.
SETUP Mode Settings Setup Menu 1 Setting items Description Default Qk View/Sd Memo Enable the quick view and sound memo features. 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. OFF 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 touch no buttons or dials.
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 when replacing or formatting the memory card. OFF Language Set the language for the LCD screen display. English 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 beep volume for each operation listed below.
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. 2. 3. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. The last photo you took is displayed.
❏ ❏ At the rotation screen, move the joystick to u to rotate your photo 90 degrees clockwise or move it to d to rotate your photo 90 degrees counter-clockwise. 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. 1. 2. 3. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Press the MENU button. Playback Menu 1 is displayed.
Viewing Photo Information You can display basic or detailed information about a photo on the LCD screen, or turn off display of photo information. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Press the MENU button. You see the Playback 1 Menu. Move the joystick to d to select Info Disp (Information Display), then move it to r. Move the joystick to u or d to select Basic Info, Detailed Info, or Off, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the Playback menus.
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. 2. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Press the MENU button. If a Playback Menu 1 item is highlighted, move the joystick to u to go to the menu bar at the top. 3. Move the joystick to r to display Playback Menu 2. 4.
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 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. To delete the currently displayed photo, move the joystick to d .
Deleting a group of continuous photos You can delete a group of photos taken in continuous shooting mode. You can also retain one or more of the individual photos in the group. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Move the joystick to l or r 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 d, and then to r. The continuous photo deletion screen appears.
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: ❏ You can conserve battery power by using the optional AC adapter while the camera is connected to your computer. See page 25 for instructions.
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.
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.
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. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to automatic, manual, or continuous shooting mode. 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 r after pressing the P.I.F. button.
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. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Select the photo on which you want to add, change, or remove a frame by moving the joystick to l or r. Press the P.I.F. button. You see your photo displayed with the first frame stored in the camera or on your memory card.
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. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the P.I.F. button. Select the frame location by moving the joystick to l or r to select On Memory Card or In Camera. Select the frame to copy or delete by moving the joystick to u or d, then press the MENU button. Note: To cancel the operation, press the P.I.F. button.
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 × 6 inch, A4, or Letter sizes, if available. You can include 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.
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. 2. 3. USB cable Connect the large end of the USB cable to the correct EXT I/F port on your printer.
Printing Photos You can print all the photos in the camera or select the ones you want to print. Images with P.I.F. 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 × 6 inch, A4, or Letter size, if available. Follow your printer instructions.
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 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. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Printing Selected Photos You can select individual photos to print. 1. 2. 3. 4. 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. Choose Select Images by moving the joystick to d, then press the OK button. Select the photos to print by moving the joystick to l or r, then select the number of copies by moving the joystick to u or d. 5. Press the print button. 6.
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. 2. 3. Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 62 and turn on the camera. Turn the Mode dial to playback. To select a print order in advance, see page 52. To select a sequence of photos, move the joystick to l or r to display the first photo in the sequence. 4.
Making Print Settings You can make the following settings when printing images directly from the camera: ❏ Paper size selection ❏ Printing with or without white borders ❏ Printing the date (not available with frames) ❏ Printing with normal or high quality Note: Once you change the paper size setting, the camera retains it. 10 ×15 cm paper is not available in the U.S. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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. Then 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.
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.
Problems and Solutions Camera problems The camera has no power Cause What to do Is the battery installed correctly? Does it need to be recharged or replaced? Check the battery, and recharge or replace it if necessary. Is the camera turned on? The camera may have shut off automatically to save battery power. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 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 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.
The power turns off automatically Cause What to do Have you not touched the camera controls for a while? Press the POWER button to turn the camera back on. The camera takes too long to take a photo Cause What to do Did you press the shutter button completely with one push? Press the shutter button halfway and hold it to set the focus, then press it the rest of the way down to take a photo.
The LCD screen is hard to see Cause What to do Is the LCD screen brightness level set to too bright? Adjust the LCD Brightness setting in the Setup Menu. See “Adjusting Camera Settings” on page 46 for details. Are you shooting photos outdoors in bright light? Move the joystick to /u to turn on Outdoor mode and make the LCD screen easier to see in bright light.
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? Try pressing a button. The printing progress is displayed on the LCD screen. After a moment, the display disappears again.
Is the captured image blurred? Hold the camera in the proper position when shooting, with your 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 feet (in wide-angle mode) and 1.6 to 9.9 feet (in telephoto mode).
Printing problems Your photo won’t print Cause What to do Is there enough space on your memory card to prepare your image for printing? During printing, your camera temporarily writes data to your memory card. If the card doesn’t have enough room for one or two more photos, you can’t print. Delete one or more photos that you don’t want and try again.
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. The 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 Memory Cards” on page 20 to remove the memory card.
Error message Description This frame cannot be used with this 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. The maximum number of Frames that can be registered to the memory card has been reached. See “Deleting and Copying Frames” on page 60 to delete unnecessary frames. No images. There are no images saved in the camera’s memory or on the memory card.
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.
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.
Please have the following information ready: ❏ Product name (Epson L-500V) ❏ Product serial number (located on the bottom of the camera) ❏ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ❏ Computer configuration and operating system version ❏ Description of the problem You can purchase ink cartridges, paper, manuals, and accessories from the Epson StoreSM at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Appendix A Specifications Camera Effective pixels 5.0 megapixels Image recording capacity Still picture: Video: Image file type JPEG (EXIF 2.2), PRINT Image Matching II, AVI Camera file system DCF file format, DPOF 1.1 2560 × 1920 pixels 640 × 480 pixels Internal memory 4MB (for storage of four P.I.F. frames) Compatible memory cards SD card: 16MB card included (can install a card up to 1GB) Multimedia card: Up to 1GB (MMC ver 2.
Lens 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 3× zoom Digital zoom 4× zoom (maximum 12× zoom with simultaneous use of the 3× optical zoom) Focus mode Auto focus Auto-focus range Normal: Macro: 19.7 inches to infinity 1.97 to 19.
LCD monitor Epson Photo Fine LCD; 2.5-inch low temperature polysilicon TFT color USB interface High-speed/Full Speed (Mass Storage Class) Power sources One lithium ion battery and charger included External power source Optional AC adapter (B867062) Dimensions 2.5 × 3.6 × 1.3 inches (63 × 92 × 32 mm) (height × width × depth) Weight Approx. 0.
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: DC 3.4 V, 2.
Index A C AC adapter specifications, 85 using, 25 Accessories, 81 Auto-flash setting, 29 Automatic mode, 26 to 27 Auto Power Off setting, 47 Auto red-eye reduction, 29 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, copyi
D F 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 File No.
I M Icons on LCD screen, 36 to 38, 51 Image problems, 74 to 75 Information, on-screen turning off, 38 viewing, 51 ISO speed (sensitivity), 41 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 J Joystick, 15 to 16 L Landscape mode, 32 Language setting, 24, 48 LCD screen brightness setting, 47 icon
O OK button, 16 Optical zoom, 27 to 28, 37, 83 Outdoor mode, 16, 73 P P.I.F.
Q Recording videos, 43 to 44 Red-eye reduction setting, 29 Reset All setting, 47 Resolution setting, 34 to 35, 37 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 S T 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,
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 W Warning, camera shake, 38 White balance, 40 Z Zooming, 16, 27 to 28, 37, 47
