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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INSTRUCTION BOOK SYMBOLS ……………………………………………… 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………………… 5 WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 5 WHEN USING THE STRAP ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 5 WHEN USING THE BATTERIES ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 6 FOR USERS IN HONG KONG ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 7 WHEN CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 8 EPSON FEATURES……………………………………………………………… 10 CAMERA SETUP ITEMS ……………………………………………………………………………… 12 CHECKING THE PACKING CONTENTS ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶12 TOP VIEW ………………………………………………………………………… 14 BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION……………………… 16 ACCESSING THE BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶16 HOW TO INSERT AND REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶16 BATTERY SETUP ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶17 BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶17...
Page 3: Print Image Framer (P.i.f) Shooting
LCD MONITOR IMAGE ENLARGEMENT ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 33 SLIDE SHOW ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 34 QUICK PHOTO REVIEW ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 35 DELETING FILES ……………………………………………………………… 36 DELETING A SINGLE PHOTO̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 36 DELETING ALL IMAGES ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 37 USING YOUR IMAGES ………………………………………………………… 38 DISPLAYING ON A TV ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 38 EXPORTING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 38 WORKING WITH IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 39 DIRECT PRINTING FROM CAMERA TO PRINTER ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 39 USING THE AC ADAPTER …………………………………………………… 40 HOW TO CONNECT THE AC ADAPTER ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 40 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS DISPLAY & MENU BUTTON SETTINGS …………………………………… 42 DISPLAY BUTTON FUNCTION ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶...
Page 4: Resetting To Default Mode ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 60
LIGHT SENSITIVITY …………………………………………………………… 56 CHANGING TO AUTOMATIC SENSITIVITY MODE ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 56 SETTING LIGHT SENSITIVITY MANUALLY ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 57 MAKING EXPOSURE SETTINGS …………………………………………… 58 ADJUSTMENTS ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 58 RESETTING TO DEFAULT MODE …………………………………………… 60 RESETTING TO DEFAULT MODE ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 60 VIEWING RECORDED IMAGE DATA ……………………………………… 61 DISPLAYING RECORDED IMAGE DATA ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 61 VIDEO CLIPS …………………………………………………………………… 62 RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 62 PLAYING BACK A CLIP̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 63 DELETING VIDEO CLIPS ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 64 DIRECT PRINTING DIRECT PRINTING ……………………………………………………………… 66 LIST OF COMPATIBLE PRINTERS ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶...
Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS L - 200 …………………………………………………… 92 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ………………………………………………………… 94 IF YOU RUN INTO TROUBLE ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 94 BEFORE YOU CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 94 CAMERA BODY PROBLEMS ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 94 IMAGE PROBLEMS ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 97 PRINTING PROBLEMS ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 98 LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES ………………………………………………… 99 PHOTO MODE MESSAGES̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 99 PLAYBACK MODE MESSAGES ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 99 SET UP MODE MESSAGES ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 100 DIRECT PRINTING MESSAGES ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶ 100 EPSON INFORMATION CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT……………………………………… 102 INDEX ……………………………………………………………………………… 104...
Page 6: Instruction Book Symbols
Symbols Required Reading Very Useful Information Must be followed carefully to avoid Useful extra information. bodily injury. For Your Information: Necessary to avoid damaging the camera Technical terms and professional and or other devices. concepts. Necessary to ensure correct camera This suggestion will improve your function. photography. Copyrights and Trademarks Copyrights All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its afﬁliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modiﬁcations, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION's operating and maintenance instructions. SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Trademarks EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The PRINT Image Matching logo is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. DPOF is a trademark of CANON INC., Eastman Kodak Company, Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. The PRINT Image Framer is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The name PRINT Image Framer will be abreviated within this User's Guide and will simply be called P.I.F. MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark of Inﬁneon Technologies AG （Germany),licensed to MMCA （MultiMediaCard Association） .
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all of these instructions before using this product, and keep this guide handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product and options. WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT Note the following when using this product. □ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover of this product or options. Do not open any compartments except as instructed in this User's Guide. □ Do not insert objects into any openings. □ To prevent ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this product or options to rain or moisture. □ To prevent ﬁre or electric shock, do not cover this product with a blanket or other covering that may give off an electric charge.
Page 8: When Using The Batteries
□ Do not insert batteries into wall outlets or other power sources such as car cigarette lighter sockets. □ Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly to a battery. Replacing the batteries You can replace them with any of the following batteries. Single-use AA alkaline batteries Rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries Rechargeable AA nickel-manganese batteries ・Battery life varies depending on the battery type and the manufacturer. ・If you use rechargeable batteries in the L-300/200, replace them with four fully-charged batteries. If you ﬁnd that your batteries run out soon after recharging them a number of times, make sure you discharge them completely before recharging. Handling the batteries Keep the battery ends clean by wiping them with a dry cloth. □ Do not apply heat or force to batteries, and do not disassemble, drop, short- circuit, or put batteries into ﬁre or water. □ Do not keep batteries loose in your pockets. □ Do not mix different types of batteries; this can cause ﬁre or explosion.
Page 9: For Users In Hong Kong
Storing the batteries If you do not plan to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature in a dry location. □ Do not store batteries with metal objects, which could short-circuit the batteries. □ Avoid storing batteries in extremely hot or humid locations. □ Store batteries out of reach of children. □ Always remove the batteries from the camera and charger before storing. Batteries left in your camera and charger for a long time may leak and cause damage. Disposing of the batteries Before disposing of batteries, make sure you discharge them completely. □ Be sure to securely cover the + end of each battery with tape to prevent combustion or explosion when disposing.
Page 10: When Choosing A Power Source
WHEN CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE The AC adapter converts AC voltage from a wall outlet into the correct DC voltage for your EPSON product. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat. 9) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience recectables, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 10) Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer. 11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Page 11 □ Never attempt to repair this product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous. □ 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 out of reach of children. □ For US and Canadian users: Use the included power cord or a 6-10 foot UL-approved type SPT-2 or heavier type, 2 x 18 AWG cord with a 125 V 10 A plug and 125V 7A connector. □ If you plan to use the AC Adapter in Germany, observe the following: To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for these products, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker. This product is designed for use with EPSON products ONLY. Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices.
Page 12: Epson Features
EPSON FEATURES Thank you for purchasing an EPSON L-300/200. It's not only a high quality digital camera, but has many useful features as well. Please read the Instruction Booklet thoroughly to prepare for many years of enjoyable photography. Get beautiful results from many easy-to-use camera features! You can take high quality photos just like a normal ﬁlm camera. This camera has special "Scene Modes" that result in fool-proof automatic photography in every situation. For "Scene Modes" (See page 52-53.) Print your pictures directly to your own EPSON printer! There is no need for a computer. You can print directly to an EPSON printer using a USB cable. (See page 66.) The cameras excellent digital images allow for truly high quality direct prints. For "Direct Printing" (See page 65.) Enhance your photos with special printing features! Select from a variety of frames stored right in the camera and add them to your photos when you print directly from the camera to an EPSON printer. For "PRINT Image Framer" (See page 44.) For "Direct Printing" (See page 65.)
Page 13: Camera Setup
CAMERA SETUP How to set up your camera for optimal performance. P.12 ● ITEMS P.14 ● TOP VIEW P.16 ● BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION P.18 ● SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA...
Page 14: Items
ITEMS CHECKING THE PACKING CONTENTS Make sure that your camera box contains all of the items shown below and that they are undamaged. If there is a problem, check with the store where you bought it. User's Guide Camera Body 4 AA Alkaline Batteries Digital Camera Software Guide One CD-ROM SD Memory Card Installed in the camera Batteries do not come installed in the camera. SD Memory Card ・16 MB memory card (with model L-300) SD Memory Card ・8 MB memory card (with model L-200) Attaching The STRAP Please refer to the illustration. Strap...
Page 15 PC Cable May be used to connect the camera to a printer that can support USB DIRECT-PRINT （STYLUS Photo 935） . AV Cable Printer Cable AC-Adapter (A211H) AC-Adapter AC Cable The AC power cord packed with your adapter is designed to match the voltage of the country of purchase.
Page 16: Top View
TOP VIEW Dial Switch Video Clip Mode Photo Mode Playback Mode Set up Mode Eyelet For Attaching Strap Light Sensor Built-in Flash Microphone Lens/lens Cover Illumination Light Battery / Memory Card Cover Tripod Mount...
Page 17 Speaker Dial Switch Viewﬁnder Power Button Shutter Button Print Button Menu On/off Button Zoom Button Indicator Lights Connector Cover Macro Button Flash Button Review Button LCD Monitor Display Button Memory Card Access Light Multi-selector Inside the Connector Cover Multi-selector AV Connector Button ▲ Button Digital Interface Connector Button AC Adapter Connector ▼ Button...
Page 18: Batteries And Memory Card Installation
BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION ACCESSING THE BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD Opening the cover Closing the cover Be sure the camera is turned OFF before opening and closing Slide the Battery / Memory Card Slide the Battery / Memory Card the battery / memory Cover in the direction of the Cover in the direction of the card cover. arrow while pressing down on it. arrow until in clicks into place. HOW TO INSERT AND REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD The memory card is installed in the camera at the factory. Check that it is properly set. MEMORY CARD INSERTION Checking that the card is facing the right direction, slide it in until it clicks. REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD Release the card by pushing once and then pull it out with your ﬁngers. (Push once to set it, push again to release it. ) The memory card is a precision electronic component. Comply with the instructions below to avoid damage. ・Don't touch the terminals with your ﬁngers or metal. Resulting static electricity could cause damage. Discharge body static electricity by You may also use touching something metal before you handle the card. a MultiMedia Card ・Don't bend, drop or otherwise shock the memory card. You may use an SD ・Keep the memory card away from water, excessive heat or direct memory card or a sunlight. MultiMedia Card. (See pages 29, 90-92.) ・Don't break down or take apart the memory card.
Page 19: Battery Setup ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶17
BATTERY SETUP Be sure the battery poles ＋− are aligned properly. SETTING THE BATTERIES Insert the batteries according to the pole indications on the cover. To ﬁnd out what batteries may be used. See pages 91-92. If you insert the batteries incorrectly you may cause leaking, overheating or injury to yourself. You may also damage the camera. BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR As the batteries lose power, the icon on the LCD monitor will change from to . When the icon changes from to Power in the batteries is almost depleted. Please be ready to insert a spare. When the is ﬂashing The power is low and you can no longer photograph. Then the indicator light will show red and the camera will automatically shut down. Batteries Icon ・When changing the batteries, change all 4 at the same If the batteries run low, time and use the same brand. you can simply plug ・The life of a battery will vary depending on the brand in the AC adapter to and grade. The conditions and modes that are used continue using the camera. (See page will also affect the length of use. 40.) ・Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be recharged. Follow the instructions provided to discharge batteries. ・Rechargeable batteries should be recharged in their own charge until used up. ・Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary refuse. ・Instead, dispose of them in a collection or recycle box in accordance with local laws.
Page 20: Setting Up Your Camera
SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA Turning on the Power Turn on the camera by pressing the POWER button. The lens cover will open automatically, and the lens will extend. Turning off the Power Pressing the POWER button again will turn When the camera is left on for a long period of the power off. The lens will automatically time without being used, it will automatically shut retract and the lens cover will close. down to save the batteries. (See page 82.) The ﬁrst time you use the camera, you must set the following three items. You will only need to do this once.
Page 21: Standard Operation
STANDARD OPERATION How to use in the automatic mode. P.20 ● HOLDING THE CAMERA / RELEASING THE SHUTTER P.22 ● THE IMAGE SYSTEM P.32 ● PLAYBACK SYSTEM P.36 ● DELETING SYSTEM P.38 ● USING YOUR IMAGE P.40 ● USING THE AC ADAPTER...
Page 22: Holding The Camera / Releasing The Shutter
HOLDING THE CAMERA / RELEASING THE SHUTTER There is no special picture-taking stance for this particular camera, but it is useful to know these basic techniques for taking good pictures in general. Good Form For Taking Horizontal Shots Avoid arching Make an L-shape your shutter platform with the button ﬁnger left hand Poor Form Both arms Both hands are clutching the are close to camera your body Arms are extended Knees slightly LCD Viewer Stance Knees are bent to create locked a cushion (Horizontal) Maintain the same L-shaped left hand grip and relax shoulders to bring arms forward. Good Form For Taking Vertical Shots Left thumb Right thumb next to your controls the forehead shutter button Both arms are close to your body Forms a human ...
Page 23 FULL & HALF SHUTTER BUTTON POSITONS Half pressed Turns On the Light Fully Pressed Releases the Shutter Indicator lights Full & Half Positions The shutter button has a two-step function. Hold it halfway down to activate the ﬂashing green Indicator light. The camera is automatically setting focus and shutter speed. Fully press it completely to release the shutter. CAMERA RANGE Focal Point 50cm (19.6 inches)
Page 24: The Image System
THE IMAGE SYSTEM A brief description of how to take photos. TAKING PHOTOS USING THE LCD MONITOR You can use the LCD Monitor to compose your photo using automatic focusing. The captured image will appear, then disappear. Press the POWER button to turn the camera ON. The lens will extend and the cover will open. The picture will appear on the LCD screen. Center the subject in the middle of the focus frame of the LCD monitor. Indicator light(green) Press the SHUTTER button halfway to set the focus. When focus is set, the indicator light turns steady and the focus frame on the LCD monitor will turn green. When the picture is not in focus the indicator light will ﬂash and the focus frame on the LCD monitor will turn red. If this occurs, take your ﬁnger off the shutter button and try refocus the picture. focus frame Please note that the picture will not focus if your subject is closer than 50 cm. Use the MACRO mode. (See page 50.)
Page 25: Turning The Quick View On/Off ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶23
Press the SHUTTER button fully to take the photo. You will know the picture is recorded when you hear the shutter sound. This sound may be turned off. (See page 81.) Press the POWER button to turn the camera OFF when ﬁnished. The lens will retract and the lens cover will close. TURNING THE QUICK VIEW ON/OFF This system sends the recorded photo to the LCD monitor 3 seconds after the image is captured. This function may be turned ON or OFF. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP mode and press the POWER button. button button button button Use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight QUICK VIEW. Use the buttons to select ON/OFF. The recorded picture is displayed. It will disappear after 3 seconds, or after the shutter button is pressed halfway, whichever is sooner. When using only the VIEWFINDER the QUICK VIEW function will not work.
Page 26: Using The Viewfinder-Only Method̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶24
USING THE VIEWFINDER-ONLY METHOD How to take photos using the viewﬁnder only with the LCD monitor turned off. It similiar to using a standard range ﬁnder camera. This saves battery power when compared to using the LCD monitor to compose your pictures. Be careful to avoid placing your ﬁngers in front of the lens. Do not try to extend or retract the lens manually. This may damage the mechanism. POWER button Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE. Press the POWER button to turn ON the camera. The lens will extend and the cover will open. The subject will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the DISPLAY button to turn off the LCD MONITOR. VIEWFINDER DISPLAY button Center the subject in the focus frame. The camera will set the focus on the image located in the exact center of the frame. The viewﬁnder during shooting.
Page 27 Indicator light (green) Press the SHUTTER button halfway to set the focus. When focus is set, the indicator light turns steady. When the picture is not in focus the indicator light will ﬂash. If this occurs, take your ﬁnger off the shutter button and try refocus the picture. Please note that the picture will not focus if your subject is closer than 50 cm. Use the MACRO mode. (See page 50.) Press the SHUTTER button all the way to take the photo. The shutter sound indicates the shutter has released. To turn off the shutter sound, see page 81. You are ready for the next shot when the green light stops ﬂashing. Be sure to turn OFF the camera when you are ﬁnished by pressing the POWER button. The lens will retract and the automatic cover will close. The explanation for turning OFF the POWER will be omitted from now on. When using the VIEWFINDER to take close-up pictures, there will be a slight difference between what you see and what the camera records through the lens, referred to as parallax. Be mindful of this difference in close-up situations using the viewﬁnder. When taking photos using the VIEWFINDER with the LCD Monitor off, pushing the MENU button will turn on the function display menus so you can change settings for different situations. (See pages 43,51-61.) You can turn off the menu display by pressing the MENU button again.
Page 28: If The Captured Image Is Out Of Focus Frame ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶26
IF THE CAPTURED IMAGE IS OUT OF FOCUS FRAME The automatic focus works only if the subject is in the FOCUS FRAME while the SHUTTER button is ﬁrst pressed halfway down. After the focus is locked on the subject, you can adjust the frame to the desired composition and release the SHUTTER. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE, and then turn the POWER ON. Place the subject in the center of the focus frame. Just as when using the LCD monitor to compose the shot, you must put the object to be focused on in the center of the viewﬁnder. Indicator light (green) Press the shutter button halfway to set focus. When focus is set, the indicator light stops blinking on both the LCD monitor and the VIEWFINDER. Maintain the halfway shutter button position and if you wish, reposition the framing to your liking. Press the shutter button completely to take the photo. The shutter sound indicates the shutter has released.
Page 29: Optical Zoom & Digital Zoom ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶27
OPTICAL ZOOM & DIGITAL ZOOM This camera has a 3X OPTICAL ZOOM and a 2X DIGITAL ZOOM. When using the DIGITAL ZOOM, you must use the LCD monitor to see the 6X magniﬁcation and compose the picture correctly. Double digital magniﬁcation of 204 mm Focal lengths covered by the 35mm optical zoom lens. 34mm 68mm 102mm 204mm OPTICAL ZOOM RANGE (3X) DIGITAL ZOOM (2X) To zoom in press T to zoom out press W. To activate DIGITAL ZOOM, press T until it stops zooming in, remove your ﬁnger and press T again. To turn off the Digital Zoom feature, press until it stops zooming W out, then remove your ﬁnger and press again. Selecting Digital Zoom through the MENU After pressing the MENU button, use the When using digital magniﬁcation, bottons to highlight Digital Zoom. the zoom will be shown on the Using the ▲▼ buttons, select either ON or OFF. right side of T. You can also use the Digital Zoom while shooting through the VIEWFINDER, although all digitally enhanced images are inferior in resolution. ...
Page 30: Image Capture Settings ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶28
IMAGE CAPTURE SETTINGS Selecting the Resolution and Compression Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and use the buttons to highlight RESOLUTION. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the number of pixels (size) from Standard, Fine or Superﬁne. This sample screen is from the L-300 model. RESOLUTION L-300 L-300 L-200 L-200 (DIGITAL ZOOM) (DIGITAL ZOOM) Standard ★ 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 640 × 480 pixels pixels pixels pixels Fine ★★ 1600 × 1200 1024 ×768...
Page 31: Confirming The Number Of Photographs ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶29
CONFIRMING THE NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHS The number of pictures stored on the memory card (at current quallity and resolution settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor. Number of Images Approximate Number of Images Approximate Number of Images Approximate Number of Images Quality L-300（16MB） L-200（8MB） COMPRESSION Normal Fine Normal Fine RESOLUTION Standard ★ 127 68 62 32 Approx. Images Approx. Images Approx. Images Approx. Images Fine ★★ 35 17 32 16 Approx. Images Approx. Images Approx.
Page 32: Flash Control ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶30
FLASH CONTROL You can change the ﬂash settings by pushing the FLASH button and observing the icons on the LCD monitor. Flashing green means The mode changes each time you press the battery is recycling Indicator light for the next shot. the FLASH button. FLASH Mode Icons FLASH button Blurred Shot When taking pictures in "No Flash" setting or in the "Forced Flash" setting (Slow Synchro), the shutter will be slower than 1/30 sec. at wide angle or 1/60 sec. at telephoto. At such slow speeds in low light, the image may blurr from camera motion, therefore, a green light will ﬂash to warn you. Slow Synchro Shutter Shooting This technique allows you to sync the Flash with the Slow Shutter Shooting. In most cases, if the ﬂash is used in a very dark setting the background turns out dark, but when using the Forced Flash settings the exposure time lengthens (Slow Synchro Shutter Shooting) and brightens the background. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring. Main Functions Of The Flash Icons Automatic Flash The ﬂash will automatically go off in a dark setting. In a well lighted setting, the ﬂash will not go off. This can be used for most settings. (default setting) Turns off the ﬂash even in dark scenes. Use it for night scenes or wherever you are prohibited from using a ﬂash. Please note that these shots may No Flash become blurred due to very slow shutter speed. 'No Flash' is the automatic setting in CONTINUOUS or VIDEO CLIP mode. Use this setting when recording with a ﬂash at night or indoors. The ﬂash will Auto red-eye go off once and will go off again when the picture is taken. This will help to reduction reduce red-eye phenomenon. The ﬂash will go off at any time no matter the brightness. Use it when the background is bright or when you are shooting against the sun. When used Forced Flash in dark settings, the length of exposure becomes longer, changing into ...
Page 33: Using The Self Timer ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶31
USING THE SELF TIMER Use the self-timer when you are recording an image of yourself or a group that includes you. Also, this feature will eliminate blurring. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. MENU Button Button Button Button Button Press the MENU button and select SELF TIMER by using the buttons. Select either 2 sec. or 10 sec. by using the ▲▼ buttons. Short Self Timer Shots taken at night, at sunset or in MACRO mode can easily become blurred. The shot often becomes blurred when the camera moves (because the shutter is open) while the shutter button is pressed down. When using the Short Self Timer the shutter is set to release 2 seconds after the button has been pressed, helping you to take photos that are not blurred. The light will ﬂash quickly for 2 seconds before the shutter goes off. Center the image and press the SHUTTER button. In the 10-sec. mode, the light ﬂashes slowly for 8 seconds, then faster for the last 2 seconds Light will ﬂash slowly before the shutter releases. for 8 seconds Light will ﬂash quickly for 2 seconds If you want to stop the process after pressing the shutter button in self timer mode, just press the MACRO button. Shutter will release EPSON recommends using a tripod or placing the Illumination Light camera on a ﬂat horizontal surface when using this mode.
Page 34: Playback System
PLAYBACK SYSTEM You can playback images and video clips in several ways. ONE BY ONE PLAYBACK POWER button Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Date Size Compression The left-hand number 24 is the current image, the right-hand number 75 is the number of photos taken. Press the button to display the previous image. Press the button to display the next.
Page 35: Displaying Multiple Images ̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶̶33
DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES The LCD Monitor can display 6 images at once. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the W ZOOM button to display 6 images at once. Change the images by pressing the ▲▼ buttons. To display only a single image, press the T ZOOM button. The following icons may appear on the LCD monitor. ：VIDEO CLIP data （See pages 62-64.）：P.I.F. Framed image （See pages 44-49.）：Cannot be displayed-or-printed data LCD MONITOR IMAGE ENLARGEMENT How to magnify captured images up to 4X. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the T ZOOM button. The T button enlarges the image, the W button reduces it. If you continue to press the W button, the image will return to normal size. Move the indication area with the ▲▼ buttons. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the information icons on the LCD Monitor can be turned on or off. ...
Page 36: Slide Show
SLIDE SHOW You can playback photos in a series. You can also rotate photos. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. MENU button button button button button MACRO button FLASH button Press the MENU button and select SLIDE SHOW with the buttons. When viewing still images during the slide show, the pictures will be shown for 3 seconds. Once the slide show starts, both still images and VIDEO CLIP sequences will playback continuously. Press the FLASH button to start the slide show. Press the MACRO button to pause the slide show. Press the MACRO button again to restart the slide show. Press the FLASH button to quit the slide show.
Page 37: Quick Photo Review
QUICK PHOTO REVIEW How to review photos while still in PHOTO MODE. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. ZOOM button W ZOOM button T button button button button REVIEW button MACRO button FLASH button Press the REVIEW button. The LCD Monitor will change to REVIEW mode. Use the T ZOOM button to enlarge the image. Use the W ZOOM button to reduce to normal size. Buttons change the images. MACRO button deletes the image. REVIEW button returns to PHOTO mode.
Page 38: Deleting Files
DELETING FILES How to delete photos you don't want to keep. DELETING A SINGLE PHOTO Deleting one images at a time. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. ZOOM button W ZOOM button T button button button button MACRO button FLASH button Select the photo you want to delete with the buttons. Then press the MACRO button. Press W on the ZOOM button in order to view 6 images at a time. Using the ▲▼ buttons, select "Delete this ﬁle." Press the FLASH button. If you do not wish to delete any ﬁles, press the MACRO button. If the data has been taken by another camera and has been locked the message "This ﬁle cannot be deleted because this ﬁle is locked or cannot be deleted." (See page 99.） If there is still data left on the memory card, the monitor will return to the PLAYBACK mode screen. If there is no data, the message "No Images" will be displayed.
Page 39: Deleting All Images
DELETING ALL IMAGES You can delete all images from memory at the same time. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Select Delete with the MACRO button. Press W on the ZOOM button in order to view 6 images at a time. Select "Delete all ﬁles." with the ▲▼ buttons. Press the FLASH button. The message "Delete all ﬁles?" will appear. Press the MACRO button to delete all ﬁles. Press the FLASH button to cancel the deleting process. If the memory card has been locked by another camera the message "Some ﬁles are locked or could not be deleted." will appear on the monitor. (See page 99.） When all the images have been deleted, the message "No Images" will appear on the monitor.
Page 40: Using Your Images
USING YOUR IMAGES DISPLAYING ON A TV Use your AV cable to connect the camera to video display devices. Make sure the power is turned off before you begin. Open the connector cover carefully, to avoid damaging it. Open the connector cover and connect the AV cable from the camera to the TV. Sound - White Jack Video - Yellow Jack Be sure the "Video-out" setting matches your country's TV technical standard. It has been set to NTSC (the Japanese standard) at the factory. (To change the setting see page 87.) EXPORTING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER How to copy your images directly to your computer. Make sure the power is turned off before you begin. Open the connector cover carefully, to avoid damaging it. Open the connector cover and connect the PC cable from the camera to the computer. D e p e n d i n g o n t h e O S o f y o u r c o m p u t e r , y o u may ...
Page 41: Working With Images On A Computer
WORKING WITH IMAGES ON A COMPUTER "EPSON Photo!4" and "EPSON PhotoQuicker" digital photo software is included with your camera. EPSON Photo!4 Features This software allows you to store, review and arrange your digital camera images easily. Please read the instructions that come with the disk. EPSON PhotoQuicker Features This software will print and enhance your images just like your local photo shop. Please read the instructions that come with the disk. When images that were taken using the P.I.F.mode are copied to your computer, the link between the image and the frames will be broken. DIRECT PRINTING FROM CAMERA TO PRINTER You can print a selected image easily by pressing the PRINT button on this model camera. Since it is a digital camera, you can print selected pictures as you watch and make a collection of printed pictures without using a computer at all. (See page 65.) ...
Page 42: Using The Ac Adapter
USING THE AC ADAPTER How to connect the AC adapter. When using the DIRECT PRINTING process, or when you have connected the camera to a computer or TV, the AC adapter can be used so that you do not have to worry about the life of the batteries in the camera. HOW TO CONNECT THE AC ADAPTER ・When connecting the AC adapter, please make sure that the power on the camera has been turned off. ・When using the DIRECT PRINTING process, using the AC adapter is recommended. ・The AC adapter DOES NOT recharge batteries installed in the camera. AC Adapter AC Adapter AC Cable (MODEL No.A211H) Connect the AC adapter as shown in the diagram. Do not use any equipment not listed in the manual. See page 8-9 for safety instructions. For the L-300/200, use only the provided AC adapter (MODEL No. A211H). Also, do not use this AC adapter for other electric devices. ...
Page 43: Advanced Functions
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS P.42 ● DISPLAY & MENU BUTTONS SETTINGS P.44 ● PRINT Image Framer FUNCTION (P.I.F.) P.45 ● PRINT Image Framer SHOOTING (P.I.F.) P.47 ● REPLACING FRAMES P.50 ● MACRO MODE P.51 ● CONTINUOUS SHOOTING P.52 ● SCENE MODES P.54 ● WHITE BALANCE P.56 ● LIGHT SENSITIVITY P.58 ● MAKING EXPOSURE SETTINGS P.60 ● RESETTING TO DEFAULT MODE P.61 ● VIEWING RECORDED IMAGE DATA P.62 ● VIDEO CLIPS...
Page 44: Display & Menu Button Settings
DISPLAY & MENU BUTTON SETTINGS Functions of the DISPLAY button and the MENU button. DISPLAY BUTTON FUNCTION Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the DISPLAY button to turn the operation icons ON or OFF. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, the monitor cycles between operation Icons ON/operation icons OFF and LCD monitor OFF. Operation Icons ON DISPLAY button Operation Icons OFF LCD monitor OFF...
Page 45: Menu Button Function
MENU BUTTON FUNCTION Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and the MENU shows up on the LCD monitor. Each time you press the MENU button you can turn the MENU ON or OFF. Operation Icons ON Operation Icons OFF LCD monitor OFF MENU button button button button button In PHOTO mode, when you press the MENU button you may use the buttons to scroll through the menu. In PLAYBACK mode the Menu items will become active each time you press the buttons. Menu for PLAYBACK mode Menu for PHOTO mode Use the buttons to scroll Use the buttons to move through the menu (Shown across the menu. Menu List below).
Page 46: Print Image Framer (P.i.f) Function
(P.I.F) PRINT Image Framer(P.I.F.) will link a frame to your picture as it is recorded. You can then use the DIRECT PRINTING process to print the composite frame. PRINT Image Framer ILLUSTRATION Frame Finished P.I.F. Composite Picture Taking a photo DISNEY Based on the "Winnie the Pooh" works, by A.A.Milne and E.H.Shepard. There are also vertical frames. The frame shown is just one example. You can load your camera DISNEY Based on the "Winnie the Pooh" works, by A.A.Milne and E.H.Shepard. memory with a maxim of 2 The frame is not recorded on different frames at a time. the original image, but linked The camera will come with to it. They are combined 1 frame already loaded in its during printing. memory. The SD Memorycard that is included will come with 10 different frames. Other available frames can be found DISNEY on the CD-ROM and on the EPSON website. When using the P.I.F. mode, a green line will appear on the LCD monitor. When taking the photo, make sure that the green line comes to the top of the frame. P.I.F. Shooting and P.I.F. Printing In P.I.F. mode, you will use frames that you have previously loaded into the camera. Select one and take a photo. The photo will be printed in this frame during DIRECT PRINTING. You can decide to change the frame before you print. When you copy an image that has been taken in P.I.F. mode to a computer, the link connecting the image and the P.I.F. frame will be lost. Images taken in P.I.F. mode and set in DPOF format and saved on a memory card when printed with the Stylus Photo 935 will print with the ﬁrst frame that is stored in the printer.
Page 47: Print Image Framer (P.i.f) Shooting
PRINT Image Framer SHOOTING (P.I.F) TAKING PHOTOS WITHIN THE FRAME Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. MENU button button button button button MACRO button FLASH button Press the MENU button and then use the buttons to highlight P.I.F. Press the FLASH button to select this function. Find the frame you want by pressing the ▲▼ buttons. Select it using the FLASH button. To return to normal view press the MACRO button. The composite P.I.F. image is displayed on the monitor. You may now take the photograph. On the LCD monitor, the frame will show up as a black and white image. To return to normal view press the MACRO button. Once you press the MENU button again, the icons on the monitor will change. You can then select FLASH and MACRO settings as usual, even though the frame remains visible.
Page 48: Viewing A P.i.f. Image
VIEWING A P.I.F. IMAGE You can see what frame has been attached by using the REVIEW function. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. ZOOM button W ZOOM button T button button button button MACRO button FLASH button Choose PREVIEW by using the FLASH button. If there are no images with frames attached, the PREVIEW menu will not appear. Press W on the ZOOM button in order to view 6 images at a time. The image will appear with the frame attached. The frame cannot be changed at this time. but it can be changed or deleted before printing.(See page 73.) Press the MACRO button to return to PLAYBACK mode. Pressing the T zoom button will zoom in on the picture, while pressing the W will zoom out of the picture. You may shift the portion of the picture inside the frame using the ▲▼ buttons.
Page 49: Replacing Frames
REPLACING FRAMES In order to add or change the frames loaded in the camera's memory you must ready a memory card that already has replacement frames in memory. Frames can be found in the included CD-ROM or on the EPSON website. USING THE CD-ROM You will need a computer with a CD-ROM drive. You will also need to have installed PRINT Image Framer Tool beforehand. Download to a memory card. For detailed information, refer to the online help for EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool. DOWNLOADING FROM THE WEB You will need a computer that is connected to the Internet. You will need to install PRINT Image Framer Tool. Download to a memory card. Detailed information can be found through EPSON'S web site online help. The following instructions assume that you have already loaded frames from a SD memory card into the camera's own memory.
Page 50: Deleting Frames
DELETING FRAMES How to delete frames that are stored in the camera's memory or the memory card. You must do this in order to add new frames when either memory is already full. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Using the ▲▼ buttons, select "P.I.F. Frames" then press either the button or the FLASH button. To delete the frames stored in the camera's memory use the ▲▼ buttons to select the frames you don't want. You can also press the FLASH button in order to access "In Memory Card". To delete the frames stored in the memory card use the button to select "In Memory Card". Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the frames you don't want. You can also press the FLASH button in order to access "In Camera". To delete the selected frame, press the MACRO button. A conﬁrm message appears on the monitor. Press the FLASH button to conﬁrm deletion. Press the MACRO button to stop the deletion process.
Page 51: Installing Frames
INSTALLING FRAMES How to install frames from the memory card to the camera's memory or vice versa. You can store up to 2 frames in the camera. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Using the ▲▼ buttons, select "P.I.F. Frames" then press either the button or the FLASH button. When you want to install frames from the memory card to the camera use the button to choose "In Memory Card", then use the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired frame. Pressing the MACRO button will delete the frame. To transfer the frames stored in the camera use the button to select "In Camera". Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the frames you want. Pressing the MACRO button will delete the frame. Once you press the FLASH button, a conﬁrmation message will appear on the monitor. Press the FLASH button again to install the frame. Press the MACRO button to stop the process. If there is not enough memory space available on either the camera or the memory card, the messages "Not enough free space on the memory card" or "Not enough free space in the camera's memory" will appear on the monitor. In this case, you must delete any frames you don't need in order to make enough room for another frame.
Page 52: Taking Photos In Macro Mode
MACRO MODE The MACRO mode allows you to focus on subjects at distances between 11-50cm (4.3-19.6 inches) from the camera. When shooting objects that are 50cm or more away from the camera, reset the camera to NORMAL mode. (See page 21.) TAKING PHOTOS IN MACRO MODE Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MACRO button to switch to MACRO mode. In MACRO mode, the zoom is automatically locked at W. You will not be able to use the ZOOM buttons. MACRO button DISPLAY button Even if you have turned off the LCD monitor with the DISPLAY button, the MACRO icon will still be visible. FOCUS AREA 11cm 50cm (4.3 inches) (19.6 inches) Remember the parallax problem when you take photos in the MACRO mode using the VIEWFINDER with the LCD monitor turned off. （See page 25.） If the ﬂash is used during very close shoots, the picture may come out overexposed. See page 30 for more detailed information on ﬂash range.
Page 53: Continuous Shooting
CONTINUOUS SHOOTING You can record images continuously by holding down the SHUTTER button. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING The ﬂash will not work during continuous shooting. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and select CONTINUOUS SHOOTING with the buttons. Select ON with the ▲▼ buttons. While the SHUTTER button remains fully pressed, images will be recorded continuously. When the DISPLAY button is pressed the CONTINUOUS icon replaces the FLASH icon. Continuous Image Recording Table Quality Approximate Number of Shots COMPRESSION NORMAL FINE RESOLUTION Standard ★ Approx. 31 shots Approx. 16 shots Fine ★★ Approx. 8 shots Approx. 5 shots Super Fine ★★★ Approx. 4 shots Approx. 4 shots The total number of shots will vary according to quality, compression, the amount of memory left on the memory card and the shooting conditions. ...
Page 54: Scene Modes
SCENE MODES When using a programmed SCENE mode, the camera is automatically conﬁgured to the best image capture settings for the situation. Normal Mode Landscape Mode Portrait Mode Selecting the right mode helps you take the best photos automatically. And when combined with P.I.M. printing (See page 66.), the results will be terriﬁc. SELECTING A SCENE MODE Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and select SCENE mode using the buttons. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the speciﬁc SCENE mode you desire. FLASH control in SCENE mode Any ﬂash settings (See page30.) can be used in SCENE mode. Please note that using either the NO FLASH or FORCED FLASH settings in dark scenes will lengthen the time of exposure (shutter speed) up to 1/2 sec. which may lead to blurring. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring.
Page 55: Normal Mode
NORMAL MODE This mode is best for most shooting. The FLASH works automatically based on the available light on the subject. The SHUTTER speed is also selected to minimize blurring. LANDSCAPE MODE This mode is best for broad landscapes. The FLASH is deactivated and the depth of ﬁeld is increased. In low light the shutter speed is slower so you can take night scenes. Use a tripod to prevent blurring. PORTRAIT MODE This mode is designed for personal portraits. The depth of ﬁeld is reduced (1-3m ) and the FLASH is automatically set to reduce red- eyes. When using the FORCED FLASH in dark settings the SLOW SYNCRO SHUTTER feature is set (See page 30.) allowing you to take shots with a brighter background. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring. When any SCENE mode is set, selecting MACRO shifts the camera settings to NORMAL mode. If you cancel the MACRO, the camera settings remains in NORMAL mode. When using SCENE mode Using SCENE modes together with Exif 2.2 software and PRINT Image Matching II will provide the best possible printing results. Other camera settings and functions in SCENE mode The Self timer, Exposure Adjustment, Resolution, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, Frames, etc. are not affected by the SCENE mode.
Page 56: White Balance
WHITE BALANCE The white balance function adjusts the camera for different kinds of lighting. It makes white look the same color in any situation. The camera has two white balance modes; automatic and manual. In manual mode you can change the color settings according to your own needs. White Balance And Color Temperatures Light comes in a range of colors from high-temperature sources like the sun which are bluer to low-temperature incandescent light bulbs which are redder. The human eye adapts to these differences automatically, so things usually look the same color to us under most lighting conditions. The camera's light sensors however, must sometimes be set to reproduce the truest colors under certain conditions. AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE In this mode the camera automatically senses the light source and corrects the colors so you get the same white in any lighting situation. We recommend that you regularly use the camera in this mode. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and use the buttons to select WHITE BALANCE. Select AUTO by using the ▲▼ buttons.
Page 57: Selecting White Balance Manually
SELECTING WHITE BALANCE MANUALLY You can select specialized white balance settings to achieve truer colors in certain conditions; DAYLIGHT, CLOUDY, INCANDESCENT, and FLUORESCENT. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and use the buttons to select WHITE BALANCE. Using the ▲▼ buttons select the best choice among auto, daylight, cloudy, incandescent and ﬂuorescent. Effective use of manual WHITE BALANCE. ・Pictures taken under ﬂuorescent light tend to turn out greenish. Use the FLUORESCENT setting to correct for this. ・Incandescent light tends to make subjects appear reddish-yellow. Using the DAYLIGHT setting will allow reddish yellow colors of sunset to stay that way.
Page 58: Light Sensitivity
LIGHT SENSITIVITY A roll of ﬁlm loaded in a camera has a ﬁxed light sensitivity, but the digital camera is more ﬂexible. You can change the light sensitivity for a speciﬁc purpose any time manually or let the camera select it automatically. In general, setting higher (ISO) light sensitivity allows for easier focusing and less chance of blurring. However your photos will appear grainier and you will lose color richness. Think about the shooting conditions and the results you want before you set the ISO. Recording Conditions Surer focus Image Quality Less blurring Fine grain Beautiful color CHANGING TO AUTOMATIC SENSITIVITY MODE The camera is set in AUTO mode at the factory, so there is no need to change anything to use this mode when you ﬁrst begin. This is the best setting for most picture taking. The status is conﬁrmed on the LCD monitor display. You can set this function during shooting with the viewﬁnder. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and use the buttons to select SENSITIVITY. Select AUTO by using the ▲▼ buttons.
Page 59: Setting Light Sensitivity Manually
SETTING LIGHT SENSITIVITY MANUALLY You can change the sensitivity to manual control. Use this mode when you expect blurring problems from camera motion, when you need to control depth of ﬁeld and when you want to control FLASH range. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and use the buttons to select SENSITIVITY. Using the ▲▼ buttons, you may select the desired sensitivity from [100] [200] or [400]. Situations for Manual Sensitivity Control ・When the image is too dark ,but you can't use the ﬂash. Or when the image is blurry, but you can't use the ﬂash. ・When you must be moving the camera in order to get a shot. OR when the object is blurry from moving at high speed. ・When you are anticipating problems in MACRO mode or any close-up situation. When you get blurry results in MACRO or any close-up situation. ・When you want to record a distant object with the FLASH. You can extend the range of the FLASH by increasing the sensitivity.
Page 60: Making Exposure Settings
MAKING EXPOSURE SETTINGS You can adjust exposure to help control how much light falls on the CCD. It inﬂuences the brightness of the entire image. You usually don't need to make manual adjustments, but it is possible to increase ＋ or decrease − the exposure to suit a particular purpose. It is recommended that these adjustments be used when shooting against the sun or when you have any very bright background where the automatic sensors may not work well. ADJUSTMENTS Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and use the buttons to select EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT. Select the adjustment value using the ▲▼ buttons. Effects of Exposure Adjustment − 2.0EV ± 0EV ＋ 2.0EV The exposure adjustment range is from − 2.0 EV to ＋ 2.0 EV during programmed shooting. There are 9 steps of 0.5 EV each. You can conﬁrm the setting on the Display Panel of the LCD monitor. (See page 22.42) You can also set the number while shooting through the VIEWFINDER.
Page 61 Before Adjustments Shot against the sun or bright background ：＋ 1.5EV Low key image：− 1.0EV High key image：＋ 2.0EV Effective Use of the Exposure Adjustment Controls ＋ Adjustments ･ To make white objects whiter, especially images of white paper in the MACRO mode, eliminating gray tones. ･ To brighten the image of subjects that have the sun in the background. ･ To brighten the image of subjects in very bright reﬂected light such as at the beach, in the snow or against a white wall. (The background may white out, but the subjects will show up clearly.) − Adjustments ･ To make a black object blacker, eliminating gray tones. ・When the subject is lit up by a spotlight on stage. ･ To balance brightness when photographing objects against a background such as a black wall.
Page 62: Resetting To Default Mode
RESETTING TO DEFAULT MODE How to return all settings to the Default mode. RESETTING TO DEFAULT MODE Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and select RESET DEFAULT using the buttons. When the FLASH button is pressed a message will appear on the monitor. To reset to Default mode, press the MACRO button to OK the reset. Press the FLASH button to cancel the reset.
Page 63: Viewing Recorded Image Data
VIEWING RECORDED IMAGE DATA How to view technical data of recorded images. DISPLAYING RECORDED IMAGE DATA Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the MENU button and select INFORMATION with the buttons. The image data will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the button to return to the MENU. Press the ▼ button to review the rest of the data for this image. Press the button to view the previous data screen.
Page 64: Video Clips
VIDEO CLIPS How to record a VIDEO CLIP with sound, playback and delete video clips. RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP Turn the DIAL SWITCH to VIDEO CLIP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. The VIDEO CLIP screen will appear on the LCD monitor. Sound will be recorded along with the VIDEO CLIP. Make sure that you are not covering the mic when recording. Press the SHUTTER button to begin recording the VIDEO CLIP. The upper left corner of the monitor will display the VIDEO CLIP icon and the upper right corner will display the seconds until the camera's memory is full. Press the SHUTTER button again to stop recording. After you have ﬁnished recording, the sequence will be exported to the memory card. After the export is completed you may continue recording. When recording a VIDEO CLIP, you must set the focus in the usual manner before recording. Once you begin recording, the focus cannot be changed, and the zoom buttons will not work. Selecting VIDEO CLIP Resolution When you press the MENU button in VIDEO CLIP mode, the Resolution screen will appear on the monitor. Using the ▲▼ buttons, choose between 320 X 240 or 160 X 120 pixels. The Resolution screen will disappear when you press the MENU button again.
Page 65: Playing Back A Clip
VIDEO CLIP ﬁles are very large. Be sure you have enough memory space before you begin. Image size Recording Time (16MB) Recording Time (8MB) 320 × 240 ★★ Approx. 60 seconds Approx. 30 seconds 160 × 120 ★ Approx. 150 seconds Approx. 70 seconds Frame data will also be installed on the provided SD Memory card. This may reduce the total indicated on the table. PLAYING BACK A CLIP You can watch a Video Clip using the LCD monitor. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Select a sequence using the buttons. Information for the VIDEO CLIP will appear on the LCD monitor. Press the W ZOOM button if you want to see multiple images at the same time. The icon will appear for VIDEO CLIPS. Press the FLASH button to playback a VIDEO CLIP. Press the MACRO button to pause the playback. Press the MACRO button again to resume the playback. Speaker Volume You can adjust the speaker volume using the ▲▼ buttons.
Page 66: Deleting Video Clips
DELETING VIDEO CLIPS Deleting VIDEO CLIPS from the SD memory card.（See page 36.） Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Find the VIDEO CLIP using the buttons, then use the MACRO button to select it. The VIDEO CLIP information will be displayed on the LCD monitor. Press W on the ZOOM button in order to view 6 images at a time. The icon will appear for VIDEO CLIPS. Using the ▲▼ buttons choose between "Delete this ﬁle." or "Delete all ﬁles.". Then press the FLASH button to conﬁrm deletion. If you do not wish to delete any ﬁles, press the MACRO button. If the data is protected the screen "This ﬁle cannot be deleted because it is locked." or "Cannot be deleted." will come up (See page 99.） If there is still data left on the memory card, the monitor will return to the PLAYBACK mode screen. If there is no data "No images" will be displayed.
Page 67: Direct Printing
DIRECT PRINTING P.66 ● DIRECT PRINTING P.67 ● DIRECT PRINTING PROCESS P.70 ● PRINT Image Framer PRINTING (P.I.F.) P.71 ● PRINTING PRINT Image Framer IMAGES (P.I.F.) P.74 ● PRINT SETTINGS P.77 ● PRINTER UTILITIES...
Page 68: Direct Printing
The correct cable to be used can vary depending on the printer model. Please refer to the list below. LIST OF COMPATIBLE PRINTERS L300/200 Compatible Printers Apr. 2003-present MODEL CABLE MODEL CABLE Printer Cable PC Cable Stylus Photo 810 Stylus Photo 830 Stylus Photo Stylus Photo 830U to Stylus Photo 900 to camera camera to printer Stylus Photo 1290s to PC & printer The information and settings ﬁxed with each image are recorded in Exif.2.2 format by this camera. The information includes the SCENE mode and Lowlight scenes. You can print with PRINT Image Matching on any printer supporting this system. About Exif Print & PRINT Image Matching PRINT Image Matching is a program that will works with your digital camera and printer to create truly beautiful pictures. Pictures taken with this camera can be sent to the printer as is and it will print the image exactly the way the camera captured it. For the most up-to-date information please go to the EPSON website. When you print with a printer that does not support PRINT Image Matching, or if you have made any changes using a photo software program, the PRINT Image Matching parameters will not be followed. The image will be treated (printed) as regular data, and will not show the changes made in the camera.
Page 69: Direct Printing Process
DIRECT PRINTING PROCESS Please make sure to use the correct cable to connect the camera to the printer. Turn the printer on and put the printer on standby. Refer to the printer manual. The printing process quickly drains the battery. Using the AC adaptor is recommended when printing. This illustration depicts the connections when using the Stylus Photo 830U. For other printers refer to the printer manuals. PRINTING THE IMAGE SEEN ON THE LCD MONITOR Only the images visible on the LCD monitor will be printed. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Pressing the PRINT button changes the display to DIRECT PRINTING mode and highlights "Displayed image.". Press the MACRO button to return to PLAYBACK mode. Press the PRINT button again to conﬁrm selection. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the number of prints. To change the print setting, press the MENU button. (See page 74.) Press the FLASH button to display P.I.F. Editing mode. Press the PRINT button to begin printing. Press the MACRO button to cancel printing.
Page 70: Printing All The Images In Memory
PRINTING ALL THE IMAGES IN MEMORY How to print all the images on the memory card. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the PRINT button to change the display to DIRECT PRINTING mode. Press the MACRO button to return to PLAYBACK mode. Using the ▲▼ buttons select "All Images." then press the PRINT button. To change the print setting, press the MENU button. (See page 74.) Review each image using the buttons. Select the number of copies of each image using the ▲▼ buttons. The default setting is 1 copy. You can set the number to "--" if you do not want a copy of a particular image. Press the MACRO button to return to the previous step. Press the FLASH button to display P.I.F. Editing mode. Press the PRINT button to begin printing. Press the MACRO button to cancel printing. This camera displays the number of shots to be printed out of the total taken. StylusPhoto935 displays the number of shots remaining out of the total to be printed. This camera and StylusPhoto935 utilize different display methods.
Page 71: Printing Selected Images
PRINTING SELECTED IMAGES How to select and print an image. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the PRINT button to change the display to DIRECT PRINTING mode. Press the MACRO button to return to PLAYBACK mode. Using the ▲▼ buttons select "Select Images." then press the PRINT button. Use the buttons to choose the images, then use the ▲▼ buttons to enter the number of copies desired. Press the MACRO button to return to step ② . To change the print setting, press the MENU button. (See page 74.) Press the FLASH button to display P.I.F. Editing mode. Press the PRINT button to begin printing. Press the MACRO button to cancel printing. If any DPOF ﬁles (See page 80.) exist, a message will appear asking whether you would like the settings to be used. If you choose not to use the settings, all images will be set at "0".
Page 72: Print Image Framer (P.i.f.) Printing
PRINT Image Framer PRINTING (P.I.F.) 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 and only the image will be printed with no frame. Shooting in P.I.F. mode Using DIRECT PRINTING Will be printed correctly Printing through your computer When an image that has been taken in P.I.F. mode is transferred to a computer the link is broken and the frame will not be printed on the image. Printing from the PRINTING WITH A Stylus Photo 935 memory card Frame will not be printed. PRINTING AT A DIGITAL PRINT SHOP Frame will not be printed. When images are shot in P.I.F. mode and the data in the memory card in set in DPOF , if the images are printed with a Stylus Photo 935, the ﬁrst frame in the list will be selected.
Page 73: Printing Print Image Framer (P.i.f.) Images
PRINTING PRINT Image Framer IMAGES (P.I.F.) PRINTING THE P.I.F. IMAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR How to print images taken in P.I.F. by using the DIRECT PRINTING method. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Select an image taken in P.I.F. and display it on the monitor. PRINT button MENU button button button button button MACRO button FLASH button Press the PRINT button to display the DIRECT PRINTING screen. Press the MACRO button to return to PLAYBACK mode. Press the PRINT button again to print the image. Press the MENU button to change the print settings. （See page 74.） Press the MACRO button to return to step ② .
Page 74: Other P.i.f. Printing Options
OTHER P.I.F. PRINTING OPTIONS You can also print all or only a selected set of images taken in P.I.F. mode. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the PRINT button. The LCD monitor will show the print screen. Press the MACRO button to return to PLAYBACK mode. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the print option, then press the PRINT button. If you choose "All Images" every single picture will be printed. However, you may also choose to print only a group of images that you select. （See page 68-69.） If you choose "Select Images" only those you mark will be printed, together with their frames. Images not taken in P.I.F. will be printed normally. You can also print multiple copies of each. (See page 69.) If any DPOF ﬁles (See page 80.) exist, a message will appear asking whether you would like the settings to be used. If you choose not to use the settings, all images will be set at "0". Press the PRINT button to begin the printing process. Press the MENU button to change the print settings. （See page 74.） Press the MACRO button to return to step ② .
Page 75: Changing The Frames
CHANGING THE FRAMES Frames may be changed when printing directly from the camera. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. When viewing 1 image, use the buttons, when viewing 6 use the ▲▼ buttons to choose the images you wish to print. Press the PRINT button to go to the printing screen. For PRINTING mode see pages 67-69. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the desired option, then press the PRINT button. Press the MENU button to change the print settings. （See page 74.） Screen for printing "Displayed image." Screen for printing "All images." Screen for printing "Selected images." Press the FLASH button and frame choices will be displayed on the monitor. Press the MACRO button to return to step ② . Use the ▲▼ buttons and display the frame that you would like to use. To remove a frame select the number "---". Press the MACRO button to return to step ② . Press the FLASH button to link the displayed frame to your picture.
Page 76: Print Settings
PRINT SETTINGS How to select different print settings for better images. HOW TO CHANGE PRINT SETTINGS Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. PRINT button MENU button button button button button MACRO button FLASH button Press the PRINT button to change the display to DIRECT PRINTING mode. Press the MACRO button to return to PLAYBACK mode. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the print option, then press the PRINT button. Press the MENU button to go to PRINT SETUP. Press the MENU button or the MACRO button to return to step ② . Press the button to go to the "Utility" screen. The next steps are all continued from . ...
Page 77: Setting Paper Size
SETTING PAPER SIZE How to specify the size of the paper for your photo. Continued from page 74 Use the ▲▼ buttons and select "Paper Size". Press the MENU button or the MACRO button to return to step ② . Use the buttons to change the settings. Press the MENU button or the MACRO button to return to step ② . You can choose to print on any of two sizes of Premium Glossy paper: "4" X 6"/ PM Glossy", "100 X 150 mm/PM Glossy". 4" X 6" 100 X 150mm PM Glossy PM Glossy SELECTING PRINT BORDERS You can print pictures with or without borders. Not to be confused with frames, borders refer to white spaces between the edges of the photo and the edges of the paper. Continued from page 74 Use the ▲▼ buttons and select "Border". Press the MENU button or the MACRO button to return to step ② . Use the buttons to change the ...
Page 78: Printing The Date
PRINTING THE DATE All pictures taken have a record of the date (Y.M.D. or D.H.M.). You can choose to print the date record on your pictures. Continued from page 74. Use the ▲▼ buttons and select "Date". Press the MENU button or the MACRO button to return to step ② . Use the buttons to change the settings. Press the MENU button or the MACRO button to return to step ② . This camera can combine a photo and a frame so the user can print it with the DIRECT PRINTING mode. If the user tries to choose Date to Print with the frame, the date is not printed because the frame composition takes precedence. HIGH SPEED PRINTING You may print your pictures faster, but the quality will be affected. HIGH SPEED OFF produces higher quality prints. Continued from page 74. Use the ▲▼ buttons and select "Mode". Press the MENU button or the MACRO button to return to step ② . Use the buttons to change the settings. Press the MENU button or the ...
Page 79: Printer Utilities
PRINTER UTILITIES You may use a range of supported printer utilities. PRINTER UTILITIES Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. PRINT button MENU button button button button button MACRO button FLASH button Press the PRINT button to change the display to DIRECT PRINTING mode. Press the MACRO button to return to PLAYBACK mode. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select the print option, then press the PRINT button. Press the MENU button to go to PRINT SETUP. Press the MENU button or the MACRO button to return to step ② . Press the button to go to the "Utility" screen. Press the button to go to the "Print Setup" screen. The next steps are all continued from . ...
Page 80: Test Printing For Nozzle Check
TEST PRINTING FOR NOZZLE CHECK You can use the "Nozzle Check" to test the printer when there is a problem with the printed image. Continued from page 77. Use the ▲▼ buttons and select "Nozzle Check". Press the MENU button or the MACRO button to return to step ② . Press the FLASH button. The messge "Print a Nozzle Check pattern? Load A4 or Letter size paper." will appear on the monitor. Place the paper in the printer and then press the FLASH button to print the Nozzle Check pattern. To check the printed Nozzle Check pattern, or to ﬁx any gaps, refer to the instructions provided with your printer. If the printer you are using does not support the Nozzle Check feature, the message "This function cannot be performed from the camera with the printer you are using." will appear on the monitor. In this case refer to the printer manual. HEAD CLEANING If the printed images appear smudged or the printing is patchy, use this utility to clean the printer head. Continued from page 77. Use the ▲▼ buttons and select "Head Cleaning". Press the MENU button or the MACRO button to return to step ② . Press the FLASH button. At this time the message "Clean the print head?" will appear on the monitor. Press the ...
Page 81: Additional Settings
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS P.80 ● DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT (DPOF) P.80 ● SAVING PHOTOS IN DPOF P.81 ● SOUND AND SHUTTER SETTINGS P.82 ● AUTO POWER SAVE P.82 ● RESETTING THE AUTO POWER SAVE P.83 ● DATE & TIME AND DATE/TIME FORMATS P.84 ● ADJUSTING LCD BRIGHTNESS P.85 ● MEMORY CARD FORMATTING P.86 ● RULES FOR NAMING FILES (Cumulative function) P.86 ● RESETTING FILE NUMBERS P.87 ● RESETTING VIDEO OUT P.87 ● SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE P.88 ● RESETTING CAMERA DEFAULTS...
Page 82: Saving Photos In Dpof
DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT (DPOF) DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format. This format allows you to record information on the SD memory card including which images and how many copies you want to have printed out. From this camera, you may use the PRINT button to select certain pictures and set them as DPOF formated picture ﬁles. By saving this information onto a memory card, you can print these pictures easily with printers that can read and understand DPOF ﬁles. No computer is required. Simply use the controls on the LCD monitor to format the ﬁles. Frame information cannot be read by the DPOF format. P.I.F. linked images will not print correctly on DPOF printers. SAVING PHOTOS IN DPOF Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PLAYBACK MODE and then turn the POWER ON. Press the PRINT button to change the display to DIRECT PRINTING mode. Press the MACRO button to return to PLAYBACK mode. Using the ▲▼ buttons to select "Make print order." and press the PRINT button. Press the MACRO button to return to step ① . Message Icon Viewable on the LCD monitor but not printable.
Page 83: Sound And Shutter Settings
Highlight an image you want to print as DPOF with the buttons. Use the ▲▼ buttons to enter the number of copies. Then press the FLASH button to save the data to the memory card. When making a print order with DPOF, you may print 99 copies of one image. You may copy up to 999 different images, but you may only print up to 9999 copies in DPOF. Press the MACRO button to cancel. DPOF Printing Options ･ You can print the selected images with the [EPSON PhotoQuicker] when you connect the camera to the computer and run EPSON Camera Starter. ･ You can print the selected images by removing the memory card from the camera and inserting it into a printer that is made to read DPOF ﬁles. ･ You can remove the memory card from the camera and bring it to a local digital print service photo shop which will print the selected ﬁles. Frame data cannot be read by DPOF printers. Framed images may be printed only by DIRECT PRINTING methods. (See page 66.) SOUND AND SHUTTER SETTINGS You can choose one of the various Shutter Release sounds and/or choose to turn shutter and other camera operation sounds on or off. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. The SETUP menu will appear on the LCD monitor. Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose "Shutter" or "Sound". Use the buttons to change the settings. Shutter Sound Settings SETTINGS EFFECT Beep (Default) Beep sound Sound 1 Traditional shutter sound-A Sound 2 Traditional shutter sound-B Sound Settings...
Page 84: Adjusting Lcd Brightness
ADJUSTING LCD BRIGHTNESS You may change the brightness of the LCD monitor Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. The SETUP menu will come up on the monitor. Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose "LCD Brightness". Use the buttons to change the settings. Brighter LCD monitor Darker LCD monitor...
Page 85: Memory Card Formatting
MEMORY CARD FORMATTING You can reset the card to its default status. ･ Everything on the card will be completely deleted! ･ Please note that when a memory card is formatted, all the data that was included in the card at the factory like the PRINT Image Framer frames will also be deleted. ･ Back up desired images by exporting them to a computer before you reformat. ･ Never format a camera memory card using a computer. Use this camera only. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. The SETUP menu will appear on the LCD monitor. Choose FORMAT using the ▲▼ buttons, then press either the or FLASH button. The message "All data on the memory card will be erased." will appear. Press the MACRO button to go ahead with the formatting. " " If you wish to cancel the Format action, press the FLASH button. SD MEMORYCARD LOCKING MECHANISM How to protect your precious photos from accidental deletion. Slide the small switch on the side of the SD memory card in the direction of the arrow to the LOCK position. Images will not be able to be deleted or overwritten. If you try to take a photo when the card is locked the message "This memory card is write-protected." appears on the monitor.
Page 86: Auto Power Save
AUTO POWER SAVE When the camera is turned on but inactive for a period of time, the camera automatically shuts down to save battery power. Indicator light(green) When there is no activity for over 3 minutes, the camera will enter sleep mode. While in sleep mode, the green light will ﬂash. The LCD monitor will turn off and the CPU will also be in sleep mode. To cancel Sleep mode, press the SHUTTER button, or any other button on the back of the camera. You can also simply turn the DIAL SWITCH. LCD monitor When the camera is left in Sleep mode for over 10 minutes, it will shut down automatically. The lens will retract and the lens cover will close. RESETTING THE AUTO POWER SAVE You can change the setting for Auto Power Save. The default is 3 minutes, but you can also choose 1, 5 or 20 minutes. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. The SETUP menu will appear on the LCD monitor. Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose "Power Save". Use the buttons to change the setting. When using an AC adapter When you are using an AC adapter, the camera will enter sleep mode after 20 minutes (no matter what the settings). The camera will automatically turn off 5 minutes after it has entered sleep mode.
Page 87: Date & Time And Date/Time Formats
DATE & TIME AND DATE /TIME FORMATS How to set the Date and Time Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. The SETUP menu will appear on the LCD monitor. Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose "Date/Time". Use the buttons to choose the year/month/date. The limit on setting the DATE and TIME is 2033.12.31. Use the ▲▼ buttons to change the numbers then press the FLASH button to conﬁrm the new value. Press the MACRO button to deselect. Use the ▲▼ buttons to select "Date Format" then use the buttons to select "Y.M.D. 24hr". Use the ▲▼ buttons to change to "M.D.Y.". Use the buttons to select the" hr" format. Then use the ▲▼ buttons again to change to "12 hr". To conﬁrm the new formats, press the FLASH button. Press the MACRO button to deselect.
Page 88: Rules For Naming Files (Cumulative Function)
RULES FOR NAMING FILES (Cumulative function) Explanation of the rules for naming ﬁles The format for an image ﬁle name must always be EPSNXXXXXX.xxx Pictures (image ﬁles) and linked ﬁles are automatically numbered by the camera. When the setting for "File Number Reset" is ON, the numbers are counted from EPSN0001.xxx in each new folder. When "File Number Reset" is OFF, the numbering is cumulative. For example, if the last picture on one memory card is ESPN0500.jpg, the picture on a new card will be numbered ESPN0501.jpg. Memory cards and ﬁle names. ･ If you change the name of a ﬁle on the memory card, the camera may have trouble retrieving that ﬁle. ･ When folder numbers reach 999, or ﬁle numbers reach 9999, you will not be able to add any more photos to that memory card. Replace it with a new one. ･ When you copy any data to a computer, be sure that the same ﬁle name (number) doesn't already exist in your picture directory. The newly copied ﬁle could overwrite the existing one and you would lose it. RESETTING FILE NUMBERS It is possible to reset the sequence of image ﬁle numbers. About ﬁle numbers Picture ﬁles are automatically numbered so that no two ﬁles can have the same number. They are numbered in the order in which they are shot. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. The SETUP menu will appear on the LCD monitor. Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose "File No. Reset" then use the buttons to choose either ON or OFF.
Page 89: Resetting Video Out
RESETTING VIDEO OUT You may have to reset the "video out" to match the national video system of wherever you may be showing pictures. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. The SETUP menu will appear on the LCD monitor. Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose "Video out". Use the buttons to change the setting. About Video Signals There are two available settings, NTSC and PAL, each used in different countries. SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE You can change the language displayed on the LCD monitor. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. The SETUP menu will appear on the LCD monitor. Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose "Language". Use the buttons to select the language list. Use the ▲▼ buttons to highlight the language you want to use for the LCD monitor. Press the FLASH button to conﬁrm the selection. ...
Page 90: Resetting Camera Defaults
RESETTING CAMERA DEFAULTS How to reset the camera to the original factory default settings. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to SET UP MODE and then turn the POWER ON. The SETUP menu will appear on the LCD monitor. Use the ▲▼ buttons to choose RESET DEFAULT. Press the FLASH button. To reset the camera to its original default settings, press the MACRO button. To cancel the default resetting, press the FLASH button.
Page 91: Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION P.90 ● CLEANING THE CAMERA P.91 ● SPECIFICATIONS L-300 P.92 ● SPECIFICATIONS L-200...
Page 92: Cleaning The Camera
CLEANING THE CAMERA It is important to keep the camera clean so it will function well anytime you need it. When performing any camera maintenance, be sure to disconnect the AC adapter. Otherwise, you could recieve a shock. WHEN THE CAMERA NEEDS CLEANING CLEANING THE CAMERA EXTERIOR Wipe the outside of the camera with a soft dry cloth. If there is heavy soil use a cloth dampened with a natural detergent. Wipe again with soft dry cloth. To clean the lens make sure the camera is turned off, then blow off any loose dust or dirt or use a lens and camera cleaning brush. Next, blow on the lens and wipe off all moisture with a soft dry cloth. Clean the LCD monitor also with a soft dry cloth. CLEANING BATTERY TERMINALS When the battery terminals or contacts on the battery cover and compartment become dark (oxydized) you should wipe them with a clean dry cloth. If the battery terminal is dirty, it may shorten the life of the battery. NEVER use volatile chemicals such as alcohol, paint thinner or benzine. They will damage the camera exterior. The same is true for the battery compartment. STORING THE CAMERA The camera is made of precision electronic components sensitive to strong magnetic ﬁelds. Be careful where you store it. Please refer to the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed at the beginning of this User's Guide. For more information, see page 102 for the CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT section. 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.
Page 93: Specifications L - 300
SPECIFICATIONS L - 300 General Dimension 105mm (Width) × 60mm (height) × 31.5mm (Depth) except parts that stick out Weight 185g without batteries, memory card and strap Power supply AA-size alkaline batteries × 4 AA-size Ni-MH batteries ×４ AA-size nickel-manganese batteries × 4 can not use AA-size manganese battery and lithium batteries External power supply Dedicated AC Adapter Model: A211H Input: AC 100V-240V, 50-60Hz Output: DC 6.0V 2.0A Power consumption: 0.3A, 16W Temprature: 5 to 35℃ Dimensions: 43 × 104 × 31mm SD Memory Card max 512MB Recording media MultiMedia Card(MMC) max 512MB Hitachi or SanDisk MMC cards v2.1 or later. Image recording capacity <when using 16MB SD Memory Card> Standard 640 × 480 pixels: 127 images Fine 1600 ×...
Page 94: Specifications L - 200
SPECIFICATIONS L - 200 General Dimension 105mm (Width) × 60mm (height) × 31.5mm (Depth) except parts that stick out Weight 185g without batteries, memory card and strap Power supply AA-size alkaline batteries × 4 AA-size Ni-MH batteries ×４ AA-size nickel-manganese batteries × 4 can not use AA-size manganese battery and lithium batteries External power supply Dedicated AC Adapter Model: A211H Input: AC 100V-240V, 50-60Hz Output: DC 6.0V 2.0A Power consumption: 0.3A, 16W Temprature: 5 to 35℃ Dimensions: 43 × 104 × 31mm SD Memory Card max 512MB Recording media MultiMedia Card(MMC) max 512MB Hitachi or SanDisk MMC cards v2.1 or later. Image recording capacity <when using 8MB SD Memory Card> Standard 640 × 480 pixels: 62 images Fine 1280 ×...
Page 95: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING P.94 ● TRUBLESHOOTING P.99 ● LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES...
Page 96: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING This manual has a list of common operating problems and simple solutions. Look up the problem and see the appropriate manual page when necessary. IF YOU RUN INTO TROUBLE ■ The list of common camera problems and solutions begins on page 94. ■ For an explanation of error messages displayed on the LCD monitor see page 99. If any of the following occurs to the camera, immediately take out the batteries, disconnect AC adapter or recharger plug and take the camera to the store you where you bought it or call the EPSON customer service center. ･ If the camera itself, recharger, or AC adapter begins to heat up to excessively high tempertures, or if the case changes shape. ･ If it starts to smell funny, gives off a strange sound or begins to smoke. Internal electricity is high voltage so do not take it apart to avoid the possibility of electrocution. BEFORE YOU CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT Before calling the customer support with questions or for repair, refer to the "List of Error Messages." If you cannot ﬁnd the answer even after checking through this list, contact the appropriate place for answers. ■ If your camera breaks down You cannot personally ﬁx or replace parts within the camera itself. If your camera breaks down or needs to be looked at, take it to the store where you bought it or contact the EPSON customer service center. For the number of EPSON customer support see page 102. CAMERA BODY PROBLEMS CAMERA POWER WON'T TURN ON. Did you insert the batteries correctly? Check the ( ＋− ) direction of the battery poles to be sure they are inserted correctly. (See page 17.) Do you have enough battery life? The low battery icon on the display panel indicates when the battery power is too low. Replace them when the begins to ﬂash. (See page 17.) Did your turn the DIAL SWITCH fully? Turn the DIAL SWITCH fully to the mode you want and press the POWER button fully. (See page 18.)
Page 97 YOU CAN'T TAKE A PHOTO. Is the power switched on? See [Camera won't turn on] above and check the camera. Did you insert a memory card? You can't take photos without a memory card. (See page 16.) Do you have enough space left on the memory card? You can't take photos when the memory card is full. (See page 16.) Did you press the SHUTTER button fully and straight down? The button must be pressed fully and straight down to take a photo. Is the photo image number on the LCD display 0? This means the memory card is full. Transfer the contents of the full card to a PC then delete them from the card to free up space. (See page 29.) Is the red indicator light on? Turn off the power. Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO mode and turn on the power again. If the power won't turn off, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC power, replace them or reconnect and turn the power on. If the red light is still on, bring the camera to the shop where you bought it or the EPSON service center. THE POWER SWITCHES OFF AUTOMATICALLY. Is Power Saving turned on? Turn off the Power Save function. (See page 82.) IT TAKES A LONG TIME TO TAKE A PHOTO. Did you press the SHUTTER button completely? Usually you should press the SHUTTER button halfway and hold it to set the focus, then press the rest of the way to take a photo. (See page 21.) When you press the SHUTTER button fully all at once, it takes time to focus and set the exposure before the shutter releases. It may seem to take longer than when you do it in two steps. NO FLASH. The ﬂash doesn't work. Is the FLASH setting correct? "No Flash" If the ﬂash is set for external lights, the camera's own ﬂash will not go off. (See page 30.)
Page 98 THERE IS NO PLAYBACK IMAGE ON THE LCD MONITOR. Did you turn the DIAL SWITCH completely? Turn the DIAL SWITCH carefully to PLAYBACK. Be sure to turn press the POWER button fully (See page 22.) Is Power Saving turned on? Turn off the Power Save function. (See page 82.) Is the camera connected to a TV? When the camera is operating on batteries only while connected to TV, the LCD monitor is disabled. Is the camera connected to a computer? When the camera is connected to a computer, the LCD monitor is disabled. AFTER TAKING A PHOTO THROUGH THE LCD MONITOR THE DISPLAY PANEL DISAPPEARS. Is Power Saving turned on? If the power saving interval is set at 1 minute, it may simply be that the power saving is working properly. You can extend the time it takes before going into sleep status. You can also turn it off. (See page 82.) Are your batteries strong enough? When the batteries are low, the LCD monitor will turn off brieﬂy while the camera recycles for the next shot. THE LCD MONITOR IS HARD TO SEE. Have you tried adjusting the LCD monitor brightness level? Adjust the "LCD Brightness" control. (See page 84.) THE LCD MONITOR DISPLAYS VERTICAL LINES. Did you point the camera toward very bright light? When you use the LCD monitor to take photos, any very bright light may affect the CCD and cause the lines to appear on your screen. They will NOT appear in the recorded image itself. NO IMAGE APPEARS ON THE TV SCREEN WHEN THE CAMERA IS CONNECTED. Is the power switched on? See [Camera power won't turn on] on page 94 and check the camera.
Page 99: Image Problems
The camera connected correctly to the TV? Check that the camera-AV cable is connected properly at both ends. (See page 38.) Is the TV set up to recognize the camera as a picture source? Check that the TV/video selector on your TV is on [video]. See your TV instruction booklet for details. Is the [video out] correctly selected on the camera? Check to see that the [video out] control (NTSC/PAL) is correctly set for the TV system of the country where you are showing your pictures. (See page 87.) IMAGE PROBLEMS IMAGES ARE OUT OF FOCUS. Did you operate the auto-focus correctly? To use auto-focus, place the subject in the center of the viewﬁnder and press the SHUTTER button halfway. （See page 22.） Is the camera in the right distance mode setting? Be sure to take photos no closer than 50 cm from the camera in NORMAL mode. For distances from 11-50 cm, use the MACRO mode. （See page 50.） Is the lens dirty? Use an lens cleaning brush or gently blow on the lens to free it of dirt. Then blow on it and wipe it with a soft dry cloth. (See page 90.) Is the captured image blurred? Hold the camera in the proper position when shooting, with your lower, support arm close to your body. (See page 22.) Use a tripod for night views and other low light situations. Did you touch the lens during shooting? If you touch the lens during shooting, the lens may become dirty and the picture may come out blurred. Holding the camera in the proper position will help you in not touching the lens. (See page 20.) If the lens becomes dirty in any way, use a soft dry cloth to wipe it. (See page 90.) THE IMAGE IS TOO DARK. Use the ﬂash. See page 30 to learn about the range of the ﬂash. If you use external ﬂash sources, refer to the device's instruction booklet. Adjust the exposure control in the + direction. You can brighten shots by adjusting the Ev control. (See page 58.)
Page 100: Printing Problems
Select a higher light sensitivity setting. This is especially useful when it's impossible to use a ﬂash. (See page 57.) THE IMAGE IS TOO BRIGHT. Did you have to point the camera toward a strong bright light? Move your subject so the light is behind the camera. Avoid using the ﬂash for close-ups. Set the control for NO FLASH. (See page 30.) If the image is too dark, increase the light sensitivity setting. (See page 57.) Adjust the exposure control in the - direction. You can increase brightness by adjusting the Ev control. (See page 58.) PART OF THE IMAGE IS MISSING. Was your ﬁnger covering the lens? When you take photos using the viewﬁnder, it is possible that ﬁngers, straps or pieces of clothing may be partially covering the lens. Are you looking straight through the viewﬁnder? You can misjudge the composition of the picture if you are looking through the viewﬁnder at an angle or holding the camera away from your face. Is the subject of the picture very close to the camera? When the object is less than 1 meter from the lens, you may be experiencing parallax problems. (See page 25.) You may want to compose the shot using the LCD monitor. (See page 22.) THE IMAGE COLOR IS WRONG. Is the white balance set correctly? ･ If you use the AUTO setting under ﬂuorescent lighting conditions, the image is balanced only for green light. Instead, use the FLUORESCENT setting and the camera will adjust to the speciﬁc ﬂorescent source in your scene. ･ Use the INCANDESCENT, when you want to keep the reddish orange hues that come from shooting at sunset. PRINTING PROBLEMS See pages 77-78 or your printer instruction booklet for details.
Page 101: List Of Error Messages
LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES Follow the appropriate instructions below when the error message appears. PHOTO MODE MESSAGES MESSAGE PROBLEM & SOLUTION This memory card is write- Problem:Memory card is locked. protected. Solution:Unlock the memory card by hand. (See page 85.) Memory card error. Check Problem:Unspeciﬁed memory card problem. the memory card. Solution:Remove the card and replace it. (See page 16.) Contact the card maker. No memory card inserted. Problem:The camera has no memory card inserted. Solution:Insert a memory card. (See page 16). The memory card is full. Problem:No more room for data on the memory card. Solution:Make room by deleting data (See pages 36-37.) or export the data to your computer and then reformat the card. (See page 85.) No Frames. Problem:No frames stored in the camera. Solution:Load up to 2 frames into the camera.(See pages 48-49.) This Frame ﬁle cannot be Problem:The camera doesn't support the frame. used with this camera. Solution:Reload with different frame that can be used with this camera. (See pages 49.) PLAYBACK MODE MESSAGES MESSAGE PROBLEM & SOLUTION No images Problem:There are no images recorded on the memory card. Solution:Insert a memory card with images. Also check the image after each shot to conﬁrm. This image cannot be Problem:The image ﬁle exists but can't be displayed. displayed. Solution:Playback System (See page 32.) This ﬁle cannot be deleted ...
Page 102: Set Up Mode Messages
SET UP MODE MESSAGES MESSAGE PROBLEM & SOLUTION Not enough free space on Problem:Not enough memory left on the card to record the picture. the memory card. Solution:Either delete some pictures or reformat the card. (See pages 36-37.) Not enough free space in Problem:Not enough camera memory to transmit the frame. the camera's memory. Solution:Delete one or more PIF frames from camera memory. (See page 48.) A Frame with the same Problem:Another frame with this name exists either on the memory card or in the camera. name already exists. Replace it with this Frame? Solution:You may choose to replace it. Please note that the new ﬁle will overwrite the existing one. DIRECT PRINTING MESSAGES MESSAGE PROBLEM & SOLUTION Battery power is low. Problem:Little battery power remaining. Connect AC adapter. Solution:The camera won't continue to direct print when the power is low. Connect to AC power. Make sure that the printer Problem:The DP cable is disconnected; the printer selected doesn't support the direct printing; is connected to another device is on and connected. (other than a computer), the printer power is turned off. Solution:Reconnect the camera correctly to the printer and turn the printer power on. (See page 66.) Black ink out. Replace the Problem:The printer is out of black ink. black ink cartridge. Solution:Replace the black cartridge following the printer instruction booklet. Color ink out. Replace the ...
Page 103 There is no response from Problem:The printer has frozen and won't communicate with the camera. the printer. Solution:Check the camera to printer connection. Check that the printer power is turned on. See the printer instruction booklet for further details. Could not print.Try printing Problem:If the printer is in the middle of printing something, it may not be able to accept the next request. again? Solution:Restart the printer or wait until the current print run is ﬁnished and then try again. Could not print. Problem:The printer has rejected the print request. Solution:If neither of the above works, see the printer instruction booklet for further remedies.Restart the printer or resend the request from the camera. If none of these remedies work, contact your nearest Epson Customer Support. A communication error has Problem:Either the cable has been disconnected or the power has been turned off. occurred. Solution:Recheck that the cable is connected, turn the power back on and try again. xx images could not be Problem:If some of the images were taken with another camera or have been changed by software, only the images taken printed. with this camera will be printed. Solution:Use the actual camera or computer that was used to create the images in order to print them. Cannot print because the Problem:The picture can't be printed because there is no frame ﬁle or the link has been broken. necessary Frame ﬁle does not exist or is corrupted. Solution:Replace or add a frame linked to this ﬁle. (See page 49.) ...
Page 104: Epson Information
EPSON INFORMATION CONTACTING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If your EPSON product is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in your product documentation, contact customer support services for assistance. If customer support for your area is not listed below, contact the dealer where you purchased your product. Customer support will be able to help you much more quickly if you give them the following information: □ Product serial number (The serial number label is usually on the back of the product.) □ Product model □ Product software version...
Page 105 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS Epson America, Inc. EPSON UK LTD. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806 Hemel Hempstead, Herts, Phone: (562) 981-3840 HP2 7TJ, U.K. Fax: (562) 290-5220 Phone: (+44) 01442 261144 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227 EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH EPSON FRANCE S.A. Zülpicher Straße 6, 68 bis, rue Marjolin 40549 Düsseldorf Germany 92300, Levallois-Perret, France Phone: (0211) 56030 Phone: 33.1.41.86.26.56 Fax: (0211) 5047787 Telex: 610657 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. EPSON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. 70 GIBBES STREET, No. 1 Temasek Avenue #36-00 CHATSWOOD 2067 NSW. Millenia Tower, Singapore 039192 Phone: 2-9903-9000 Phone: (065) 633 77 911 Fax: 2-9903-9177 Fax: (065) 633 41 185 EPSON HONG KONG LTD. EPSON TAIWAN TECHNOLOGY & TRADING LTD. Rooms 4706-10, 47/F, China Resources Bldg., 10F, No. 287 Nanking E. Road, Sec. 3, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Taipei, Taiwan, Phone: 2585-4300...
Page 106: Index
INDEX Video Clip Mode 62 Direct Printing AC adapter Direct Printing From Camera To Printer 39, 66 AC adapter (A211H) 13, 40, 91, 92 Direct Printing Messages 100 AC adapter AC Cable 13, 40 Head Cleaning 78 Adjusting LCD Brightness 84 High Speed Printing 76 Auto Focus 50, 21-26 List Of Compatible Printers 66 AV 13, 38 Printer Utilities 77, 78 Print Images Framer (P.I.F.) Printing 70-73 Batteries Printing All The Images In Memory 68 Accessing The Batteries 16 Printing Selected Images 69 Batteries Installation 16 Printing The Date 76 Battery / Memory Card Cover 16 Printing The Image Seen On The LCD Monitor 67 Battery Life Indicator 17 Print Settings 74 Cleaning Battery Terminals 90 Selecting Print Borders 75 Setting The Batteries 17 Setting Paper Size 75 Blurred Shot 30 Test Printing For Nozzle Check 78 Buttons Displaying On A Tv 38 Display Button 42 Displaying Recorded Image Data 61 Flash Button 30 DPOF Macro Button 50 Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) 80 Menu Button 31, 43, 62 DPOF Printing Options 81 Power Button 18...
Page 107 Setting Light Sensitivity Manually 57 Landscape Mode 53, 91, 92 List Of Compatible Printers 66 Normal Mode 52, 53, 91, 92 Portrait Mode 53, 91, 92 Selecting A Scene Mode 52 Macro Mode 50 Self Timer Memory Card Self Timer 31 Memory Card Formatting 85 Short Self Timer 31 Multimedia Card 16, 29 Slow Shutter Speeds 30 SD Memory card 12, 29, 63 Slow Syncro Shutter 30, 53 SD Memory Card Installation 16 Slide Show 34 SD Memory Card Write-protection 85 Sound Message Icon 80 Shutter Sound Settings 81 Sound Settings 81 Normal Compression 28, 29, 51 Speaker Volume 63 Normal Mode 52, 53, 91, 92 Speciﬁcations 91, 92 NTSC 18, 38, 87 Shutter Button Full Shutter 21 Optical Zoom 27 Half Shutter 21 Standard Resolution 28, 29, 51 Super Fine Resolution 28, 29, 51 PRINT Image Framer(P.I.F.) Changing The Frames 73 Tables Deleting Frames 48 PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) Printing 44, 70-73 Approximate Number Of Images 29 PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F) Shooting 45 Compression 29 Viewing A P.I.F. Image 46...
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