Epson PhotoPC L-410 User Manual

1English®User’s Guide

10 Introduction❏ Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components.❏ Prevent the battery

Introduction 11EnglishWhen disposing of the batteryBefore disposing of the battery, make sure you discharge it completely.wWarning:❏ Be sure to comple

12 Introduction❏ The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. Be sure to refer to the documentation included with your memory card

Introduction 13English❏ Remove the batteries from and unplug this product and refer servicing to qualified service personal under the following condit

14 Getting StartedChapter 1Getting StartedUnpacking Your L-410Make sure that all of the items shown below were included in the box with your L-410.Cam

Getting Started 151111111111EnglishCamera Parts and Their FunctionSee “Functions of buttons” on page 17 for details about the functions of buttons and

16 Getting StartedBottom/rear viewBack viewConnector coverDigital interfaceAC adapter connectorBattery/memory card coverTripod mountIndicator lampZoom

Getting Started 171111111111EnglishFunctions of buttonsName FunctionMode dial Switch the camera modes by turning this dial. The modes can be switched

18 Getting StartedP.I.F. button Press this button to make the P.I.F. settings.POWER button Press this button to turn the camera on or off.Zoom buttons

Getting Started 191111111111EnglishInstalling the Battery and Memory CardThis section describes how to install a battery and a memory card.Opening and

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20 Getting StartedInstalling the batteryInsert the battery into the compartment, positioning the + and - ends with those on the inside of the battery/

Getting Started 211111111111EnglishInstalling/removing the memory cardYou can use memory cards that are commercially available. This camera can store

22 Getting StartedcCaution:Insert memory cards in the correct orientation. Otherwise, the memory card and the L-410 may be damaged.Note:❏ Turn the cam

Getting Started 231111111111EnglishTurning On/Off Your CameraPress the POWER button once to turn on the power. The lens cover opens and the lens exten

24 Getting StartedNote:❏ You can change the settings later from the Setup Menu. For details, see “Making Additional Settings” on page 42.❏ You can als

Taking Photos 252222222222EnglishChapter 2Taking PhotosBefore Taking PhotosCamera rangeWhen taking photos, you must stand more than 50 cm (19.6 inches

26 Taking PhotosSelecting the resolution and compressionYou can select the quality of the photos depending on the various ways you use them. Follow th

Taking Photos 272222222222EnglishNumber of photos that can be takenUnit: sheets* The values shown here may differ from those for SD memory cards produ

28 Taking PhotosTaking Photos Using the LCD MonitorYou can take photos while viewing the subject on the LCD monitor.Note:Use the LCD monitor in the fo

Taking Photos 292222222222EnglishInformation on the LCD monitorYou can confirm the status of the camera settings by the icons displayed on the LCD mon

3EnglishContentsIntroductionMain Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Taking PhotosExposure (+2.0 to -2.0)Sensitivity (Auto, 100, 200, 400)White balance (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Mercury)Qua

Taking Photos 312222222222EnglishTaking Photos Using the Viewfinder OnlyYou can take photos without using the LCD monitor. When not using the LCD moni

32 Taking PhotosCapturing an Image in the Focus FrameThe automatic focus works only if the subject is in the focus frame while the shutter button is f

Taking Photos 332222222222English❏ When using digital magnification, the digital zoom indicator will appear at the right side of the T bar. When 2×

34 Taking PhotosFlash rangeNote:For information about ISO sensitivity, see “Setting Light Sensitivity” on page 38.Using the Self Timer1. Turn the Mode

Taking Photos 352222222222EnglishTaking Photos ContinuouslyYou can take photos continuously by holding the shutter button down. Three photos can be ta

36 Taking PhotosSelecting the Scene ModeThree scene modes are pre-programmed in the camera. When using a scene mode, the camera is automatically confi

Taking Photos 372222222222EnglishLandscape modeThis mode is best for broad landscapes. The flash is deactivated so the image of the landscape is captu

38 Taking Photos2. Press the MENU button. The Photography Menu is displayed.3. Select White Bal by using the u d buttons, then press the r button.4. S

Taking Photos 392222222222English4. Select the desired sensitivity from Auto, 100, 200, and 400 by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button.Set

4Information on the LCD monitor . . . . . . . 29Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Taking PhotosResetting the File NumbersPicture files are automatically numbered so that no two files can have the same number. They are numbered in

Taking Photos 412222222222EnglishMaximum available shooting timeUnit: seconds* The values shown here may differ from those for SD memory cards produce

42 Taking PhotosMaking Additional SettingsIn the setup mode, you can change the camera’s additional settings such as the power save setting and the so

Taking Photos 432222222222EnglishAvailable settingsSetup Menu 1Setup Menu 2Setting items Description DefaultQk View/Sd Memo Set the quick view and sou

44 Taking PhotosSound* You can copy or delete sound data for these settings. When using sound data stored in the Software CD-ROM, copy the data to th

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 453333333333EnglishChapter 3Viewing and Managing Your PhotosViewing Photos with the LCD MonitorYou can confirm the ph

46 Viewing and Managing Your PhotosViewing a slide show of your photosYou can playback your photos one at a time.1. Put the camera in the playback mod

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 473333333333EnglishSetting quick photo reviewWhen the quick photo review setting is on, the photo is displayed on the

48 Viewing and Managing Your Photos2. Press the DISPLAY button twice. The following information is displayed.a. Folder and file numberb. Scene mode se

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 493333333333EnglishSaving Photos in DPOFDPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This format allows y

5EnglishChapter 4 Using Direct PrintConnecting Your Camera to the Printer . . . 53Printing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

50 Viewing and Managing Your PhotosDeleting a single photo1. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode.2. Press the MENU button. The Playback Menu 1 is di

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 513333333333EnglishNote:You cannot select Delete a group of image if there are no photos that are taken in continuous

52 Viewing and Managing Your PhotosExporting photos to a computercCaution:Make sure the camera’s power is turned off before you begin.1. Open the conn

Using Direct Print 534444444444EnglishChapter 4Using Direct PrintConnecting Your Camera to the PrinterYou can print a selected image easily by connect

54 Using Direct PrintPrinting PhotosAvailable types of paperThis camera supports the following types and sizes of paper.Note:❏ For details about paper

Using Direct Print 554444444444EnglishNote:❏ See “Making Print Settings” on page 57 for details about the print settings.❏ Press the MENU button to ca

56 Using Direct Print4. Select the photos to print by using the l r buttons, then set the copy quantity by using the u d buttons.5. Press the PRINT

Using Direct Print 574444444444EnglishPrinting photos taken in P.I.F. modeImages that have been taken in P.I.F. mode must be printed using direct prin

58 Using Direct PrintSelecting paper sizeSpecify the size of the paper for your photo. You can select from 10x15cm Prem.Glossy or 4x6in.Prem.Glossy.Se

Using Direct Print 594444444444EnglishUsing Printer UtilitiesYou can confirm the printer’s status from the camera. You can also execute head cleaning

6Chapter 7 Maintenance and TroubleshootingMaintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Resetting your camera’s defaults . . .

60 Using Direct PrintCleaning the print head nozzlesExecute the head cleaning on the printer that is currently connected. After head cleaning, you can

Using PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) 615555555555EnglishChapter 5Using PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.)Taking Photos in P.I.F. ModePRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.)

62 Using PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.)Note:When you want to select a frame stored in the memory card, press the r button after pressing the P.I.F. but

Using PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) 635555555555EnglishReplacing Frames Stored in the Camera or Memory CardIn order to add or change the frames loaded i

64 Using PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.)Deleting FramesYou can delete frames stored in the camera’s memory or the memory card.1. Press the P.I.F. button

Operating the Software 656666666666EnglishChapter 6Operating the SoftwareIntroductionYou can manipulate photos on your computer. This camera comes wit

66 Operating the SoftwarePIF DESIGNERThis software enables you to create original frames for your photos or edit existing frames to suit the way you w

Operating the Software 676666666666EnglishInstalling the Software1. Insert the software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.For Windows users:The EPSON Insta

68 Operating the SoftwareNote:When the authentication dialog box for assigning administrator privileges appears, enter the user name and password, and

Operating the Software 696666666666EnglishFinding More InformationTo learn more about the software included on the software CD-ROM, see the each onlin

Introduction 7EnglishIntroductionMain FeaturesWith the L-410, you can easily take, view, and print photos. The main features are described below.❏ You

70 Maintenance and TroubleshootingChapter 7Maintenance and TroubleshootingMaintenanceTo keep your camera operating at its best, you should clean it th

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 717777777777EnglishCamera exteriorWipe the outside of the camera with a soft dry cloth. If it is very dirty use a clot

72 Maintenance and TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCamera problemsThe camera has no powerCause What to doAre the batteries installed correctly?Ch

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 737777777777EnglishThe camera does not react when you press any buttonsCause What to doAre the illumination lamp and b

74 Maintenance and TroubleshootingThe flash does not workCause What to doIs the flash setting correct? When flash off is set as the flash setting, t

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 757777777777EnglishNothing appears on the LCD monitorCause What to doIs the Mode dial turned fully?Turn the Mode dial

76 Maintenance and TroubleshootingImage problemsImages are out of focusCause What to doDid you operate the auto-focus correctly?Place the subject in t

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 777777777777EnglishIs the exposure set to too dark or bright?Adjust the exposure setting properly. See “Setting Exposu

78 Maintenance and TroubleshootingPrinting problemsA horizontal or vertical red line appears on the imageThe color in the image does not look rightThe

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 797777777777EnglishList of Error MessagesThe area captured in the photo is different from what you saw in the viewfind

8 IntroductionWarnings, Cautions, and NoteswWarningsmust be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.cCautionsmust be observed to avoid damage to you

80 Maintenance and TroubleshootingThis frame cannot be used with this camera.The file size of the frame exceeds the limit. Register a frame that is wi

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 817777777777EnglishThe necessary Frame file does not exist or is unusable.The picture cannot be viewed because there i

82 Maintenance and TroubleshootingA communication error has occurred.Either the cable has been disconnected or the power has been turned off. Recheck

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 837777777777EnglishContacting Customer SupportIf your Epson product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the

84 Maintenance and TroubleshootingFor users in the Middle EastFor users in ScandinaviaFor users in South AfricaURL http://www.epson.comE-mail epson_su

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 857777777777EnglishFor user in France Support Technique EPSON France, 0 892 899 999 (0,34 E/minute) Ouvert du lundi au

86 Maintenance and TroubleshootingFor users in SpainFor users in PortugalURL http://www.epson.esE-mail [email protected] 902 40 41 42 Fax 93 5

Appendix 87AAAAAAAAAAEnglishAppendix AAppendixStandards and ApprovalsSpecificationsEuropean model:EMC Directive 89/336/EECEN 55022 Class BEN 61000-3-2

88 AppendixAvailable memory card: SD memory card (Up to 512 MB), Multimedia card(Up to 512 MB, MMC ver 2.1 or later, made by Hitachi or SunDisk).Lens:

Appendix 89AAAAAAAAAAEnglishViewfinder: Real-image optical viewFlash: Internal form (Auto/flash off/red-eye reduction/forced flash/slow synchro)Self-t

Introduction 9English❏ To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this product or its options to rain or moisture.❏ To prevent fire or explosion

90 AppendixAbout Optional AccessoriesAC adapter (EU-37)Using the AC adapterNote:Read the documentation that is provided with the AC adapter before usi

Appendix 91AAAAAAAAAAEnglish1. If your AC adapter has a separate AC power cable, connect the cable connector firmly into the AC inlet.2. Open the conn

92 GlossaryGlossaryThe following definitions apply specifically to the L-410.applicationA software program that helps you carry out a particular task,

Glossary 93EnglishexposureThe amount of light that passes through the lens to form an image.imageData representing a two-dimensional scene. A digital

94 GlossarynozzlesFine tubes in the print head through which ink is sprayed onto the page. Print quality may decline if the print head nozzles are clo

Glossary 95EnglishutilitiesSoftware that allows you to monitor and maintain your printer. Together, utilities and the printer driver are referred to a

96 IndexIndexAAdditional settings, 43Album printing, 56Auto photography mode, 25Available memory card, 21Available types of paper, 54BBattery life, 20

Index 97Englishbattery, 19, 20memory card, 19, 21software, 67LLandscape mode, 37Light sensitivity, 38MMacro mode, 35Main features, 7Managing photosdel

98 IndexRReleasing the shutter, 24Removing the memory card, 22Resettingfile numbers, 40your camera’s defaults, 70Resolution and compression, 26SScene