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quickrefset.book Page 2 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.
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quickrefset.book Page 1 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM This book provides a quick reference to using your camera. It covers the camera’s basic features and includes helpful tips for taking pictures in various locations. Installing Batteries Your camera includes a battery charger and a set of new, uncharged batteries. See your User’s Guide for battery charging instructions, then follow these steps to install the charged batteries: 1 Turn the camera upside down.
quickrefset.book Page 2 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM 3 Insert four batteries into the compartment, positioning the + and − ends as shown below. 4 Lower the battery cover and slide it in.
quickrefset.book Page 3 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM Camera Dial Settings The following table describes camera dial settings. Turn the dial to Off to remove or install batteries or the CompactFlash card. The dial locks in this position. Push in the camera dial lock to change to other settings. camera dial lock Use for continuous or interval shooting to capture a complex motion or to photograph scenes that change over time. Take pictures using the LCD screen.
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quickrefset.book Page 5 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM Status Display Panel Settings (Continued) Sensitivity Settings* Standard (ISO 100) High (ISO 200) Super High (ISO 400) Exposure Settings* Changes exposure setting from - 2.0 to + 2.0 in increments of 0.5 in Program mode and 0.2 in Manual mode. White Balance Settings* AUTO Adjusts white balance automatically. FIX Locks white balance at 5200°K. CUST Lets you customize white balance. Timer If the timer icon appears, the timer is on.
quickrefset.book Page 6 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM Installing and Formatting the CompactFlash Card To take photos, your Compact Flash memory card must be installed and formatted. Follow these steps: 1 Place your thumb or index finger behind the memory card cover latch and pull the cover open.
quickrefset.book Page 7 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM 2 Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot. Make sure the front of the card faces the same direction as the front of the camera, and the arrow on the card points in. 3 As you insert the card, the eject button pops out. Flip the eject button up and close the memory card cover. eject button 4 Turn the camera dial to .
quickrefset.book Page 8 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM 5 If you haven’t set the clock yet, you see the clock setting screen with the year highlighted in red. 6 Press the +, −, ISO, and W.B. buttons to change the date and time settings. (For detailed instructions, see your User’s Guide.) 7 When you’re finished, press the bottom left button (next to SET). You see the SETUP menu. 8 Press the bottom right button (under Memory SETUP).
quickrefset.book Page 9 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM Taking Pictures You can take pictures with the viewfinder when you don’t need to see the image on the LCD screen; this saves battery power. You can take pictures with the LCD screen to see a preview of how your image will appear and change advanced settings. NOTE Before you start taking pictures, you need to make sure the batteries are installed and the CompactFlash card is installed and formatted, as described earlier in this book.
quickrefset.book Page 10 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder Use the camera’s viewfinder to capture an image as you would with any point-and-shoot auto-focus camera. viewfinder camera status light control buttons camera dial photo capture light Follow these steps: 1 Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from your subject. 2 Turn the camera dial to and wait until the photo capture light turns green.
quickrefset.book Page 11 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM 4 Use the camera’s control buttons to change image quality, flash, or other basic settings. (See page 4 for a description of basic camera settings.) 5 Turn the optical zoom control to the left (counterclockwise) to zoom in on your subject, or to the right (clockwise) to zoom out. zoom control shutter button 6 Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus and exposure.
quickrefset.book Page 12 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM Taking Pictures With the LCD Screen The LCD screen lets you see a live preview of what the camera’s lens sees at any moment. camera status light control buttons camera dial microphone Follow these steps to take a picture using the LCD screen: 1 Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from your subject. 2 Turn the camera dial to the View menu settings.
quickrefset.book Page 13 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM This example shows how the LCD screen looks in Full Auto user mode. The screen looks different in Program or Manual mode. (See the inside back cover to change the user mode.) NOTE The LCD screen uses up battery power quickly. If it’s idle for more than the designated power off interval, the camera turns off automatically. To turn it back on, press the shutter button, or turn the camera dial to Off and then back to .
quickrefset.book Page 14 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM 5 Center your subject on the screen, then press the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus and exposure. You see a green circle on the screen when the camera locks the settings. 6 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 7 Hold the camera still until it clicks. Then release the shutter button. After a few seconds, you see a confirmation screen.
quickrefset.book Page 15 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM Playing Back Pictures You can play back pictures if you are taking photos with the LCD screen. NOTE You can also see your pictures in the camera’s playback menu, with more options such as displaying a slide show, locking and unlocking photos, recording and deleting sounds. See your User’s Guide for details. Follow these steps: 1 Turn the camera dial to .
quickrefset.book Page 16 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM 3 Press the + button (next to the right arrow) to display the earliest picture taken. You can continue pressing the + button to view your pictures in order. Press the − button (next to the left arrow) to move backward through your pictures. 4 Press the bottom right button (under BACK) to return to the previous menu.
quickrefset.book Page 17 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM Tips for Getting Great Pictures From Your Camera Here are some tips to help you use the camera’s settings. Conditions and subjects vary, so these settings may not be exactly right for your specific photograph. NOTE This section includes suggested advanced settings that are described in detail in your User’s Guide. Many of these settings can only be changed in Manual or Program mode. (See the inside back cover to change the user mode.
quickrefset.book Page 18 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM ◗ If the sky has complete cloud cover, you may want to avoid taking landscape photos. Portrait photos and closer shots are better under cloudy conditions. ◗ If the sky is partly cloudy, you can take landscape photos with interesting cloud formations that look great. Under fluorescent lighting, you need to counteract the cool, bluish lighting that results. Try the following: ◗ Use custom or fixed white balance.
quickrefset.book Page 19 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM ◗ Use a higher sensitivity or ISO eqivalent. (A tripod is recommended for higher sensitivity settings.) ◗ Use the slow synchronized flash setting to light up the background along with the subject. When you are taking portraits, you should set up your camera so it captures flattering images that make your subject the center of attention: ◗ Try the spot metering setting.
quickrefset.book Page 20 Thursday, September 9, 1999 10:27 AM ◗ Pick a good location where you can capture a shot at any moment. ◗ In Program mode, try the Sports setting. For all your pictures: ◗ Don’t forget about your optical zoom, black and white, Macro mode, and other specialized settings. You can frame the exact shots you want, reducing the time you might spend adjusting your images later. ◗ Hold the camera as still as possible and use a tripod if you have one.
