User’s Guide
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Contents Introduction Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera Parts and Their Function. . . . . . . . . . . . Front/top view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom/rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camera buttons . . . . . . . . . .
Recording Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Enabling the Quick View and Sound Memo Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Recording sound memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Adjusting Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 SETUP mode settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Viewing a slide show of your photos. . . . . . .
Running Printer Maintenance Programs . . . . . . 65 Checking the ink level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Checking the print head nozzles . . . . . . . . . . 66 Cleaning the print head nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Aligning the print head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning your camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storing your camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Your new Epson® PhotoPC® L-410 is a compact digital camera that lets you capture all the special moments in your life and print beautiful photos without a computer. Its features include: ❏ 4.
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 w c 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.
❏ Never spill liquid onto this product. ❏ 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.
❏ Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use it near water. ❏ Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity. ❏ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or short-circuit the battery. ❏ Do not place the battery near or into fire or water. ❏ Do not use a battery that is leaking or damaged in any way. ❏ Keep the battery away from heat sources. ❏ Do not insert objects into any openings in the battery as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components.
Storing the battery ❏ When not using this product for a long period, remove the battery and store it separately. ❏ Do not store the battery where the temperature or humidity is very high. ❏ Store the battery out of children’s reach. Disposing of the battery Before disposing of the battery, make sure you discharge it completely. Warning: ❏ Be sure to completely cover the ends of the battery with tape to prevent combustion or explosion when disposing of it.
Using the LCD monitor ❏ The LCD monitor on this product may contain a few small bright or dark spots. These are normal and do not mean that your LCD monitor is damaged in any way. ❏ If the LCD monitor on this product is damaged, consult your dealer. ❏ If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD monitor 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.
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter identifies the items included with your camera, describes the parts of the camera, and tells you how to set it up. Unpacking Your Camera Make sure that all of the items shown below were included in the box with your camera.
Camera Parts and Their Function See “Camera buttons” on page 15 for more information.
Bottom/rear view Battery/memory card cover Connector cover USB connector Tripod mount AC adapter connector Back view Indicator lights Viewfinder Zoom buttons POWER button Self-timer / u button OK button Print button Flash / r button 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 Print with frames or make P.I.F. settings. POWER button Zoom buttons MENU button Turn the camera on or off. Press the W button to zoom out (wide angle). Press the T button to zoom in (telephoto). Display or cancel the menu (not available in automatic mode).
Name Function OK button Confirm the currently selected setting or menu item. DISP button Turn the LCD screen and settings display on or off. Camera lights Name Function USB light Flashes blue when the camera is connected to a computer or printer. Two Indicator lights Green light (upper) is on when the focus is locked.
Installing the Battery You can use either a CR-V3 battery, like the one included with the camera, or two AA batteries. 1. To open the battery/memory card cover, slide it to the right until it pops up. 2. Insert the battery into the compartment, positioning the + and – ends as shown on the inside of the battery/memory card cover.
3. To close the battery/memory card cover, press it down, then slide it back into place. w Warning: Do not carry loose batteries in your pockets. Battery life As the battery loses power, the icon that appears when you turn on the camera changes from to . When is flashing, battery power is low and you can no longer take photos. When the red indicator lamp flashes and the camera automatically shuts off, you need to replace the battery.
Installing and Removing Memory Cards You can take pictures and save them in the camera without a memory card. However, you can store more pictures when you use a memory card. Once a card is inserted, all the photos you take are saved on the card, not in the camera, and you can only view the photos on the card. You can use either of the following types of cards: ❏ SD card (Secure Digital®) up to 512 MB ❏ MM card (Multimedia,® MMC V 2.
To install a memory card: 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 1. To open the battery/memory card cover, slide it to the right until it pops up. 2.
3. To close the battery/memory card cover, press it down, then slide it back into place. To remove a memory card: 1. 2. 3. Make sure the camera is turned off. Open the battery/memory card cover. Push the memory card to release it. The card pops out. 4. Pull out the card and close the cover.
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. The lens cover opens and the lens extends. To turn off the camera, press the POWER button. The lens retracts and the lens cover closes. POWER button The LCD screen may turn off to save battery power. Press any button to turn the screen back on.
Making the Initial Settings When you turn on the camera the first time, you need to select your language and set the date and time. 1. Select the language you want to use with the u d l r buttons, then press the OK button. The Date/Time screen is displayed. This allows you to set the time and change the format from a 24-hour clock to a 12-hour clock. 2. Press the u d buttons to change the value of the selected item. 3. After you finish making settings, select a different item by pressing the l r buttons.
Chapter 2 Taking Photos 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 Using the LCD Screen You can take photos while viewing the subject on the LCD screen in either automatic or manual modes. (For instructions on taking pictures using just the viewfinder, which saves power, see “Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder Only” on page 35.) 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 screen. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The focus frame turns green and the focus is set.
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 use Setup Menu 1 to enable digital zoom. For instructions, see “Adjusting Camera Settings” on page 41. 1. 2. 3. 4. To use digital zoom, press and hold the T button to maximize the optical zoom. Release the button, then press it again.
Controlling the Flash You can change the flash setting by pressing the r press the Flash button. Flash button. The flash mode changes each time you 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. For automatic shooting, the flash range is 1.6 to 12 feet (wide-angle) or 1.6 to 6.9 feet (telephoto). ISO sensitivity Wide angle Telephoto Automatic 1.6 to 12 feet (0.5 to 3.7 m) 1.6 to 6.9 feet (0.5 to 2.1 m) 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.
4. 5. 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. Press the shutter button all the way down. The camera beeps as it captures the image. 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.
Selecting the Scene Mode In addition to the normal mode for taking pictures, two special scene modes are pre-programmed in the camera to give you the best image capture settings for portraits or landscapes: ❏ Landscape mode The flash is deactivated so landscapes are captured more clearly. In low light, the shutter speed is slower so you can take night scenes. ❏ Portrait mode The depth of field is reduced to 3 to 10 feet (1 to 3 m).
To select the Scene Mode, you need to use the manual photography 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 using the u d buttons, then press the r button. Select the desired scene mode by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Note: The total number of photos varies according to the quality, compression, amount of memory left on the memory card, and the shooting conditions.
Reading the LCD Screen Icons You can confirm the status of the camera settings by the icons displayed on the LCD screen. Press the DISP button to turn the icons on or off. Focus frame Flash Battery life Quality Number of photos you can take Self-timer Focus frame Zoom bar (2 seconds), (10 seconds) Place your subject within the focus frame. When you press the shutter button halfway, the focus frame turns green. If the focus cannot be locked, the focus frame turns red.
Exposure compensation (+2.0 to -2.
Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder Only To save battery power, you can take photos using the viewfinder only, without the LCD screen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to manual mode. Press the DISP button twice to turn off the LCD screen. Center the subject in the middle of the viewfinder. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The green indicator light turns on and the focus is set. Press the shutter button all the way to capture the photo.
3. Press the shutter button halfway to set the focus, then press it all the way down. While the shutter button remains fully pressed, photos will be taken continuously. Note: In order to shoot at the maximum speed of three photos per second, you must use an SD memory card with a recording/transfer speed of 10MB/second. Setting White Balance The camera senses the light source and and automatically adjusts the white balance to ensure color accuracy in any lighting situation.
Setting 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 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 against the sun or when you have any 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. 4. 5.
Recording Videos You can record videos with sound using the video mode. The length of the video is limited only by the amount of storage available in your camera or memory card. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn the Mode dial to video mode. Press the MENU button. The Movie menu is displayed. Press the r button. Select the desired resolution by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording.
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. To turn on the Quick View and Sound Memo features: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to SETUP mode. Press the d button to select Qk View/Sd Memo, then press the r button.
Adjusting Camera Settings In the SETUP mode, you can change settings such as Quick View, Sound Memo, and power save. 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. Select the menu that has the items you want to change by using the l r buttons. 3. Select the desired setting item by using the u d l r buttons, then press the OK button. 4. Change the setting value by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button.
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 Power Save Set the time until the camera enters the power save mode. 3 min.
Setup Menu 2 Setting items Description Default Format Format the camera’s memory or the memory card. — Reset All Reset all the camera’s settings to their defaults. — 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 displayed language.
Sound Menu Setting items Description Default Sound Enable or disable the “beep” sound whenever you press a button. Three different sounds (at minimum or maximum volume) are available for each setting, as listed below. ON Operation Sound Select the sound when the buttons are pressed. Beep Min Shutter Sound Select the shutter sound. Cont Shoot Sound Select the sound during continuous shooting. Focus Lock Sound Select the sound when the focus is locked.
Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos The LCD screen lets you play back your pictures individually or as a slide show. You can also play and record sound memos, view videos, delete photos, and copy photos from the camera to a memory card or to your computer. Viewing Photos You can view your photos on the LCD screen and zoom in to display more detail or zoom out to display 6 photos at once. 1. 2. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. The last photo you took is displayed.
Viewing a slide show of your photos You can use the playback menu 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. Select Slide Show by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. The slide show starts. ❏ To pause the slide show, press the OK button. Press the OK button again to resume. ❏ To skip to the next photo, press the r button. ❏ To stop the slide show, press the l button.
Recording and Playing Sound Memos You can record and play back sound memos for your photos while you view them on the LCD screen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Press the MENU button. Playback Menu 1 is displayed. Select Sound Memo by using the u d buttons, then press the r button. Press the OK button and then start recording. When you are finished recording, press the OK button. You can play or delete the sound memo or record a new memo.
Viewing Picture Information You can display information about a photo, such as the date and time it was taken, its quality (resolution), and so on. 1. 2. 3. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Display the photo on the LCD screen by using the l r buttons. Press the DISP button.
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. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Press the MENU button, then press the r button to display Playback Menu 2. Press the d button to select Make a Print Order, then press the OK button.
Deleting Photos You can easily delete a photo displayed on the LCD screen. Playback Menu 1 also lets you delete a series of images or all images in the camera or on a memory card. Caution: Once a photo has been deleted, it can’t be restored. Any photos you want to keep should be transfered to your computer before you delete them from the camera. c Deleting photos individually 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. To delete the currently displayed photo, press the d button.
Deleting all photos You can delete all photos stored in the camera. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Press the MENU button. Playback Menu 1 is displayed. Select Delete All Images by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Deleting a group of continuous images You can delete a group of photos taken in continuous shooting mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Copying Photos From the Camera to a Memory Card You can copy photos from the camera’s internal memory to a memory card. First, make sure a memory card is inserted. (See “Installing and Removing Memory Cards” on page 19.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Press the MENU button. Playback Menu 1 is displayed. Select Copy Images by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
To transfer photos using the PC cable: 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the camera is turned off. Locate the PC cable that came with the camera. The cable has the letter B on the small end. 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 and connect the small end of the cable to the camera. 5. 6. Turn on the camera. The blue USB light on the camera flashes. Select the EPSON_DSC drive on your computer.
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. Frames are already stored in your camera, and 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.
To take a picture with a frame: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to automatic or manual 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, press the r button after pressing the P.I.F. button. Select the desired frame by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. The selected frame is displayed on the LCD monitor. You can now take the picture and center it in the frame.
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. Press the P.I.F. button, then select either Frame on Memory Card or Frame in Camera by using the l r buttons. Select a frame to delete by using the u d buttons, 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 4 × 6 Premium Glossy Photo Paper. You can select various settings for including the date the photo was taken, printing with or without borders, or printing an “album” of up to four photos on one sheet of paper. You can also print photos with P.I.F. frames directly from the camera. The Epson PhotoPC L-410 supports the printers listed below.
Note: Future models may be added to the list of supported printers. Check the Epson web site at www.epson.com for more information. Connecting the Camera 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 “Using the AC adapter” on page 86 for instructions. 1. 2. Locate the correct cable for your printer, as shown on page 57.
3. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera and connect the small end of the cable to the camera. Connection for the Epson Stylus Photo R200 Connection for other Epson printers Printing Photos You can print all the photos in the camera, or select the ones you want to print. Images that have been taken in P.I.F. mode must be printed using direct printing in order for the frame to show up on the print. Any other printing method will break the link between the frame and the image.
Printing the photo displayed on the LCD screen Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and has ink installed. Load 4 × 6 inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, following the instructions that came with your printer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect the camera to the printer as described in “Connecting the Camera to Your Printer” on page 58. Turn on the printer and camera. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode and use the l r buttons to display the photo you want to print. Press the button.
Printing all your saved photos You can print all photos stored in the camera. Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and has ink installed. Load 4 × 6 inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, following the instructions that came with your printer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the camera to the printer as described in “Connecting the Camera to Your Printer” on page 58. Turn on the printer and camera. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode, then press the button. The Print menu is displayed.
2. 3. 4. 5. Turn on the printer and camera. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode, then press the button. The Print menu is displayed. Choose Select Images by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Select the photos to print by using the l r buttons, then select the number of copies by using the u d buttons. 6. After you have selected the photos, press the button. Make sure the Paper Type is set to 4 × 6in.Prem.Glossy.
Album printing You can print several photos on one sheet of 4 × 6 inch paper (up to 4 photos on the Epson Stylus Photo R200 or up to 3 on other printers). Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and has ink installed. Load 4 × 6 inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, following the instructions that came with your printer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the camera to the printer as described in “Connecting the Camera to Your Printer” on page 58. Turn the printer and camera on.
Making Print Settings You can make the following settings when printing images directly from the camera: ❏ Printing with or without white borders ❏ Printing the date on the photo (not available when you print images with Frames) ❏ Printing with normal or high quality Note: You can also set the paper type to choose 4 × 6 inch or 10 × 15 centimeter paper. Make sure you change this setting to 4 × 6 in. Once you change it, the camera will retain this setting. 10 × 15 cm paper is not available in the U.S. 1.
Running Printer Maintenance Programs You can use the camera to check the ink level in the Epson Stylus Photo R200 printer. You can also check the status of the print head nozzles and run maintenance programs when you connect the camera to this printer. Note: You can run maintenance programs from the camera only for the Epson Stylus Photo R200. For other printers, you need to run maintenance programs from your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Checking the print head nozzles If your photos have light or dark lines or incorrect color, the print head nozzles may be clogged. You can print a nozzle check pattern to check them. If the nozzle check pattern shows white lines or gaps, you can run the head cleaning program. 1. 2. 3. 4. On the Maintenance screen, select Nozzle Check by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Load some plain paper in the printer, select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button.
Cleaning the print head nozzles If your photos have light or dark lines or incorrect color, the print head nozzles may be clogged. You can run the head cleaning program to unclog the nozzles so they can deliver ink properly. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the Maintenance screen, select Head Cleaning by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Head cleaning is executed. When the cleaning cycle is finished, load some plain paper in the printer.
Aligning the print head If your photos look grainy or blurry or you see misaligned vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may need to align the print head. 1. 2. 3. 4. On the Maintenance screen, select Print Head Alignment by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Load some plain paper in the printer, select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. The alignment sheet is printed. Examine the alignment sheet and select the square without any visible bands.
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 c Caution: Do not use volatile chemicals such as alcohol, paint thinner or benzine. They will damage the camera exterior and battery compartment.
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 and 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.
Problems and Solutions Camera problems The camera has no power Cause What to do Is the battery installed correctly? Does it need to be replaced? Check the battery and 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. See “Installing the Battery” on page 17 for details.
Is the photo image number on the LCD monitor 0? This means the memory card (or internal memory) is full. Transfer the photos to a computer, then delete them from the camera to free up space. See “Deleting Photos” on page 50 for details. The camera does not react when you press any buttons Cause What to do Are the illumination light and both of the indicator lights (red and green) flashing? Turn the power off, and then turn it on again.
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 the rest of the way to take a photo. If you press the 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.
The LCD screen displays vertical lines Cause What to do Did you point the camera toward a bright light? When you use the LCD screen to take photos, very bright light may affect the sensor and cause lines to appear on the screen. They will not appear in the recorded image itself. Nothing appears on the LCD screen Cause What to do Is the power saving function turned on? Press any button or turn the Mode dial.
Image problems Images are out of focus Cause 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. See “Taking Photos Using the LCD Screen” on page 25 for details. Is the camera in the right distance mode setting? Make sure you are at least 20 inches away from your subject (or 4.3 inches in Macro mode). Is the lens dirty? See “Cleaning your camera” on page 69 and clean the lens.
Is the exposure set to too dark or bright? Adjust the exposure compensation setting properly. See “Setting Exposure Compensation” on page 38 for details. Is the light sensitivity set to too low or high? Adjust the light sensitivity setting properly. See “Setting Light Sensitivity” on page 37 for details. Part of the image is missing Cause What to do Was your finger covering the lens? When taking photos using the viewfinder, fingers, straps or pieces of clothing may partially cover the lens.
Printing problems A horizontal or vertical red line appears on the image The color in the image does not look right The images do not look as good as they used to Cause What to do Is the print head clogging? See “Cleaning the print head nozzles” on page 67 and clean the print head. (Instructions apply to the Epson Stylus Photo R200 only. For other models, see the instructions that came with the printer.) Are you using the right paper? Make sure you load Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in your printer.
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 19 to remove the memory card and replace it. Contact the card maker. No memory card inserted. The camera has no memory card inserted. Insert a memory card. Not enough free space in the camera’s memory.
Error message Description P.I.F. Frame does not exist or is unusable. The picture can’t be viewed because the link has been broken or the frame itself has been deleted. See “Deleting and Copying Frames” on page 56 and replace or add a frame linked to this file. No images. There are no images saved in the camera’s memory or on the memory card. This image cannot be displayed. The image file exists but can’t be displayed.
Error message Description This image cannot be printed. Images taken with another camera or saved on your computer may not print. Try printing from your computer. 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. The printer is currently configured to print on a CD or DVD. Change the printer’s configuration to that for printing on paper.
Error message Description Parts inside your printer require maintenance. The printer cannot print because internal components need adjusting. Turn the printer off for a few seconds then turn the power back on. If the error message still appears, contact Epson as described in “Where to Get Help” on page 81. Where to Get Help Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below.
To speak to a technical support representative, dial: ❏ U.S.: (562) 276-4303, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. ❏ Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Appendix A Specifications and Optional AC Adapter Specifications Effective pixels: 4.07 megapixels Image recording capacity: Still picture: 2304 × 1728 pixels Video: 640 × 480 pixels Image file type: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), AVI Camera file system: DCF file format, DPOF 1.1 Internal memory: 16 MB Available memory card: SD memory card (Up to 512MB), Multimedia card (Up to 512MB, MMC ver 2.1 or later, made by Hitachi® or SanDisk®). Lens: Focal length: f=5.6 to 16.
Digital zoom: 2× or 3× zoom (maximum 9× zoom with simultaneous use of the optical zoom) Focus mode: Auto focus Auto-Focus range: Normal: 20 inches to infinity Macro: 4.33 to 19.
External power source: Optional AC adapter (B867062) Dimensions (Height × Width × Depth): 2.4 × 3.6 × 1.2 inches (62 × 92.5 × 31.5 mm) Weight: Approx. 0.3 lb (152 g) Temperature: Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C) Electrical: Input voltage: DC 3.4 V Safety: United States: FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B Canada: CSA C108.
Optional AC adapter Model: B867062 Input: AC 100 - 240 V Output: DC 3.4 V, 2.5 A Power consumption: 14 W Using the AC adapter Note: Read any instructions provided with the AC adapter before using it. 1. If your AC adapter has a separate AC power cable, connect the cable connector firmly into the AC inlet.
2. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera and plug the adapter cable into the DC IN port on the camera. 3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Caution: Do not use the adapter for any device other than your Epson PhotoPC L-410 camera.
Index A AC adapter (optional) connector, 14 specifications, 86 using, 86 Accessories, 81 Album printing, 63 Auto-flash setting, 27 Automatic mode, 24 Auto red-eye reduction, 27 B Battery installing, 17 life, 18 safety, 8 to 10 Battery/memory card cover, 14 Buttons location, 14 using, 15 C Cable PC, 12, 53, 57 printer, 12, 57 Camera cleaning, 69 connecting to printer, 58 lights, 16 modes, 24, 30 parts, 13 problems, 71 storing, 70 turning on/off, 22 unpacking, 12 Index 88
Cleaning camera, 69 print head, 67 Close-up photos, 28 Closing the battery/memory card cover, 18 Compression, 31 Computer connecting the camera, 53 copying photos to, 52 Connectors, 14 Continuous shooting, 35 Copying photos, 52 D Date/time setting, 23, 43 Delete button, 14, 15 Deleting photos, 50 Digital print order format, 49 Digital zoom, 26, 42 Direct printing albums, 63 description, 57 printing all photos in memory, 61 printing a photo on the LCD screen, 60 printing selected photos, 62 print settings,
Flash button, 14, 15 location, 13 range, 28 settings, 27 Flash off setting, 27 Formatting memory, 43 Frames adding or changing, 55 deleting and copying, 56 printing photos with, 59 taking photos with, 54 Functions of buttons, 15 H Help, Epson, 81 I Icons on LCD screen, 33 Image problems, 75 Indicator lights, 16 Information on LCD screen, 33 Initial settings, 23 Ink level, checking from camera, 65 Installing battery, 17 memory card, 20 ISO sensitivity, 28, 37 L Landscape mode, 30 Language setting, 43 LCD
M N Macro button, 14, 15 mode, 28 Main features, 6 Managing photos deleting, 50 viewing, 45 Manual photography mode, 24 Memory access light, 14, 16 Memory card copying photos, 52 installing, 20 locking, 22 removing, 21 safety, 10 types, 19 MENU button, 14, 15 Microphone, 13 Mode dial, 13, 15 Modes, 24, 30 Normal mode, 30 Number of photos that can be taken, 32 O OK button, 14, 16 Opening the battery/memory card cover, 17 Optical zoom, 26 P P.I.F.
Photos (continued) selecting for printing, 49 taking, 25 to 39 PictureMate printer, 57 Playback mode, 45 Portrait mode, 30 POWER button, 14, 15, 22 Power Save setting, 42 Power saving, 22 Premium Glossy Photo Paper, 57 Print button, 14, 15 Printer connecting camera, 58 supporting direct print, 57 Printer maintenance aligning the print head, 68 checking the amount of ink left, 65 checking the print head nozzles, 66 cleaning the print head nozzles, 67 programs, 65 Printer USB cable, 12, 57 Print head aligning
R Red-eye, reducing, 27 Removing the memory card, 21 Reset All setting, 43 Resolution, 26, 31 Sound Menu, 44 Speaker, 13 Specifications, 83 to 85 Startup Screen setting, 42 Status and error messages, 78 Storing the camera, 70 Strap holder, 13 S Safety instructions, 7 to 11 Scene mode, 30 Self-timer button, 14, 15 light, 13, 16 using, 29 Sensitivity, 28, 37 Setup Menus, 42 SETUP mode settings, 41, 42 Shutter button, 13, 15 Slide show, 46 Slow synchro flash setting, 27 Sound memos playing, 47 recording, 40,
U Unpacking the camera, 12 USB cables, 12 connector, 14 light, 13, 16 port, 53 Viewfinder, 14, 35 Viewing photos, 45 properties of photos, 48 W White balance, 36 V Z Videos playing, 46 recording, 39 Zoom, 25 Zoom buttons, 14, 15 Index 94