Product Information Guide
EPSON PhotoPC 500
Consumption
Approximately 100 milliwatt at power-on
Approximately 4 W during image
processing
Battery
life
Maximum 12 W during flash discharge
Approximately 300 pictures (high
resolution) can be taken before the
batteries run out. (Using new alkaline
batteries, 150 flashed and 150
non-flashed pictures, without the
EPSON PhotoPix LCD monitor attached).
Batteries
Replace all four PhotoPC
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500 batteries with any of the
following:
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Single-use AA alkaline batteries*
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Single-use AA lithium batteries (longest battery life)
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Rechargeable AA Ni-Cad batteries
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Rechargeable AA Ni-MI-I batteries
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If you have the PhotoPix LCD monitor, rechargeable or
lithium batteries are recommended.
Caution
To avoid the
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explosion, do not mix different types
ofbatteries. Do not allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects
such as coins
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keys, which could short out the battery’s circuits.
Note the following when handling batteries:
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Do not use manganese batteries.
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Replace all four batteries at the same time.
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Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, or mutilate batteries.
Do not get them wet or expose them to fire.
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When the camera is not used for long periods of time,
remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature
in a dry location.
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Dispose of used batteries according to the battery
manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with all
applicable laws. Contact your local government agency
for information about battery recycling and disposal.
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If you use rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries, replace them
with four fully-charged batteries. If your batteries run out
faster after you recharge them a number of times, make
sure you discharge them completely before recharging.
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Checking the Battery Icon
Before you take pictures, check the battery icon on the
control panel. The icon shows how much battery power you
have left, in the following stages:
Full battery power (or AC adapter in use)
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Battery power is low
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Battery power is almost out
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Change batteries
Installing Batteries
Follow these steps to install batteries:
Make sure the camera is off, then locate the battery cover
on the bottom of the camera.
Using your fingernail or a small screwdriver, slide the
battery cover lock down in the
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of the arrow and
hold it in that position while pulling the battery cover
door open.
Insert all four batteries into the compartment, positioning
them as shown.
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Close the battery cover, making sure that it snaps in place.
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