Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before using the camera, and keep this guide handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera and the options.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your product.

Using the camera

Do not expose the camera to severe impact; doing so may cause malfunctions, especially while the camera is operating. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product. Do not insert objects into the slots or openings on this product. Do not touch the components inside this product unless instructed to do so in the user documentation. Never force this products components into place. Although this product is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it.
Never spill liquid onto this product. If this product emits unusual noises, odors, or smoke, cancel the current operation and turn it off immediately. Remove the batteries and disconnect the AC adapter from the product, then unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. To prevent fire or electric shock, do not cover this product with a blanket or other covering that may give off a static electric shock. To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this product or its options to rain or moisture. To prevent fire or explosion, do not use this product where flammable or volatile gas is stored. Do not use this product outdoors during a thunderstorm. Do not use this product after moving it between extreme temperatures, which may cause condensation to form on electronic parts. Use only the recommended AC adapter (B867062) for this product.

Using the battery

If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. Use only AA-size batteries or a CR-V3 type battery for the camera according to the directions in the user documentation. Do not use the battery that comes with this product for other devices. To protect against short-circuiting, do not remove the outside sleeve of the battery.

Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use it near water. Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity. Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or short-circuit the battery. Do not place the battery near or into fire or water. Do not use a battery that is leaking or damaged in any way. Keep the battery away from heat sources. Do not insert objects into any openings in the battery as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-circuit components. Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal objects that could short-circuit it, such as coins or keys. Do not use the battery if its terminals are soiled. Do not insert the battery into power outlets or other power sources such as car cigarette lighter sockets. Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the battery. Do not touch the battery terminals. Keep the battery away from open flame. If overheating, discoloration, or distortion occur, remove the battery from this product and do not use it. When using a rechargable battery, recharge the battery after discharging it completely.

Installing the Battery

You can use either a CR-V3 battery, like the one included with the camera, or two AA batteries. 1. To open the battery/memory card cover, slide it to the right until it pops up.
Insert the battery into the compartment, positioning the + and ends as shown on the inside of the battery/memory card cover.

Two AA-type batteries

To close the battery/memory card cover, press it down, then slide it back into place.
Warning: Do not carry loose batteries in your pockets.

Battery life

As the battery loses power, the icon that appears when you turn on the camera changes from to. When is flashing, battery power is low and you can no longer take photos. When the red indicator lamp flashes and the camera automatically shuts off, you need to replace the battery.
Installing and Removing Memory Cards
You can take pictures and save them in the camera without a memory card. However, you can store more pictures when you use a memory card. Once a card is inserted, all the photos you take are saved on the card, not in the camera, and you can only view the photos on the card. You can use either of the following types of cards: SD card (Secure Digital) up to 512 MB
MM card (Multimedia, MMC V 2.1 or later) up to 512 MB (Hitachi and SanDisk MM cards are recommended) Caution: Avoid using or storing memory cards in direct sunlight, or in places that are extremely hot, humid, or dusty. Make sure the camera is turned off before installing or removing a memory card. Make sure you insert memory cards in the correct orientation. Otherwise, the memory card and the camera may be damaged.
To install a memory card: 1. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. To open the battery/memory card cover, slide it to the right until it pops up.
Position the card as shown and slide it all the way into the slot:
To remove a memory card: 1. 2. 3. Make sure the camera is turned off. Open the battery/memory card cover. Push the memory card to release it. The card pops out.

Flash button. The flash mode changes each time you
The camera detects the brightness automatically and sets off the flash if necessary. In a dark setting, the flash is used automatically. Turns off the flash even in dark settings. Use this setting when photographing people with the flash at night or indoors. The flash will go off once and will go off again when the photo is taken. This will help to reduce the red-eye effect. The flash will go off for every shot. Use this setting when the background is bright or when you are shooting against the sun. The flash is combined with a slow shutter speed. This allows you to take an action photo with a blurred background.
Flash off Auto red-eye reduction
Fill-in flash (manual mode only) Slow synchro (manual mode only)

Flash range

The flash range varies depending on the sensitivity setting. For automatic shooting, the flash range is 1.6 to 12 feet (wide-angle) or 1.6 to 6.9 feet (telephoto).
ISO sensitivity Automatic 400 Wide angle 1.6 to 12 feet (0.5 to 3.7 m) 2.3 to 8.5 feet (0.7 to 2.6 m) 3.3 to 12.1 feet (1.0 to 3.7 m) 4.6 to 17.1 feet (1.4 to 5.2 m) Telephoto 1.6 to 6.9 feet (0.5 to 2.1 m) 1.6 to 4.9 feet (0.5 to 1.5 m) 1.9 to 6.9 feet (0.6 to 2.1 m) 2.6 to 9.9 feet (0.8 to 3.0 m)
For information about ISO sensitivity, see Setting Light Sensitivity on page 37.
Taking Close-ups With Macro Mode
The macro mode allows you to focus on subjects between 4.3 and 19.6 inches (11 and 50 cm) away from the camera. Use of the flash is not recommended for macro close-ups, so make sure you have adequate lighting. For best results, use a tripod when shooting in the macro mode. 1. 2. 3. Turn the Mode dial to automatic or manual mode. Press the l button to switch to the macro mode. Center your subject in the middle of the square focus frame on the screen.
Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The focus frame turns green and the focus is set. If you want to reframe your picture, move the camera until the photo you want appears on the screen. Press the shutter button all the way down. The camera beeps as it captures the image.
Taking Pictures With the Self-Timer
You can use the self-timer to create a delay between the time you press the shutter and the actual image capture. This allows you to take a picture of yourself. 1. 2. 3. 4. Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod. Turn the Mode dial to automatic or manual mode. button. The self-timer icon is displayed on the LCD screen. Press the u Center the image and press the shutter button all the way down. The countdown starts, and 10 seconds later the shutter releases automatically. Note: In manual or continuous shooting mode, you can switch the timer from 10 seconds to 2 seconds. In step 3 above, press the self-timer button twice to switch the timer to 2 seconds.

Continuous Shooting

In the Continuous Shooting mode, you can capture a series of photos by holding the shutter button down. You can take three photos per second at maximum speed. Use of the flash is not recommended with continuous shooting, so make sure you have adequate lighting. 1. 2. Turn the Mode dial to continuous shooting mode. Press the MENU button and adjust settings as necessary.
Press the shutter button halfway to set the focus, then press it all the way down. While the shutter button remains fully pressed, photos will be taken continuously. Note: In order to shoot at the maximum speed of three photos per second, you must use an SD memory card with a recording/transfer speed of 10MB/second.

Setting White Balance

The camera senses the light source and and automatically adjusts the white balance to ensure color accuracy in any lighting situation. You can adjust the white balance manually to achieve truer colors under the following lighting conditions: daylight, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent, and mercury. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to manual mode. Press the MENU button. The Photography Menu is displayed. Select White Bal by using the u d buttons, then press the r button. Select the desired setting from Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, and Mercury by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Setting Light Sensitivity
You can use the cameras high sensitivity settings to take pictures indoors or in low-light situations without a flash. You can also capture fast-moving subjects with higher sensitivity settings. The cameras default setting is Auto, which is best for most picture taking. Set the light sensitivity manually in low-light conditions or when you expect blurring problems from camera motion. Use of a tripod is recommended with high sensitivity settings. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to manual mode. Press the MENU button. The Photography Menu is displayed. Select Sensitivity by using the u d buttons, then press the r button. Select the desired sensitivity from Auto, 100, 200, and 400 by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Setting Exposure Compensation
You can adjust the exposure to help control how much light falls on the cameras CCD (light sensor). This influences the brightness of the entire image. Your camera normally adjusts the exposure automatically. However, you may want to increase the exposure manually if youre taking a picture against the sun or when you have any very bright background. Similarly, you may want to decrease the exposure setting if youre taking a picture against a dark background. 1. 2. 3. Turn the Mode dial to manual photography mode. Press the MENU button. The Photography Menu is displayed. Select Exp Comp by using the u d buttons, then press the r button. The exposure adjustment range is from 2.0 to +2.0 Exposure Value (EV ). There are 8 steps of 0.5 EV each. You can confirm the setting on the LCD screen. Select the adjustment value by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Recording Videos

You can record videos with sound using the video mode. The length of the video is limited only by the amount of storage available in your camera or memory card. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn the Mode dial to video mode. Press the MENU button. The Movie menu is displayed. Press the r button. Select the desired resolution by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Press the shutter button all the way down to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
Maximum available video shooting time
Quality (pixel resolution) (default) With 256MB SD memory card 5 minutes, 30 seconds* 13 minutes, 22 seconds* 29 minutes, 40 seconds* Internal memory (with frames deleted) 39 seconds 46 seconds 2 minutes, 13 seconds
* Values may differ for SD memory cards from various manufacturers.
Enabling the Quick View and Sound Memo Features
The Quick View feature displays your picture for a few seconds after you take it. This lets you verify that you have captured the shot you want. With the Sound Memo feature enabled, you can also record a message up to 30 seconds long for each picture. To turn on the Quick View and Sound Memo features: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to SETUP mode. Press the d button to select Qk View/Sd Memo, then press the r button. Press the d button to set the Quick View feature ON. Press the d button to select SoundMemo ON, then press the OK button to save the settings.

Recording sound memos

You can record a sound memo up to 30 seconds long while a photo is displayed in quick view. First you need to set the quick photo review feature to Sound Memo ON. 1. While the photo is displayed on the LCD screen, press the OK button to start recording. 2. When you are finished recording, press the OK button to stop recording. Note: You can play sound memos in the playback mode. When you play back a photo that has a sound memo, the icon appears on the screen. Press the OK button to play the sound. You can also record a sound memo while viewing a photo in Playback mode. See Recording and Playing Sound Memos on page 47 for more information.
Adjusting Camera Settings
In the SETUP mode, you can change settings such as Quick View, Sound Memo, and power save. Three Setup menus are available, two for general features, and one for adjusting camera beep sounds. 1. Turn the Mode dial to SETUP mode. 2. Select the menu that has the items you want to change by using the l r buttons. 3. Select the desired setting item by using the u d l r buttons, then press the OK button. 4. Change the setting value by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. The setting is changed. Note: Pressing the MENU button returns the display to the previous screen.

White balance setting

Selecting Photos for Printing
You can use the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard to select photos for printing. This format allows you to record information on the memory card including which images to print and how many copies you want for each photo. 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Press the MENU button, then press the r button to display Playback Menu 2. Press the d button to select Make a Print Order, then press the OK button. For each photo that you want to print, select the photo, then press the u button to select the number of copies. Note: You can select up to 99 copies for 999 photos. However, the maximum copy quantity is 9,999 pages. 5. Press the OK button. The DPOF information is saved and the screen returns to Playback Menu 2. 6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Note: You can also select images for printing using the button. For instsructions, see Chapter 5, Using Direct Print.

Deleting Photos

You can easily delete a photo displayed on the LCD screen. Playback Menu 1 also lets you delete a series of images or all images in the camera or on a memory card. Caution: Once a photo has been deleted, it cant be restored. Any photos you want to keep should be transfered to your computer before you delete them from the camera.
Deleting photos individually
Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. To delete the currently displayed photo, press the d button. Select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. The photo is deleted. To delete a series of photos, press the MENU button. Playback Menu 1 is displayed. Select Delete Individual Images by using the u d buttons, then press the r button. Select the photo to delete by using the l r buttons. Select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. The photo is deleted. If necessary, repeat steps 4 and 5 to delete another photo. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Deleting all photos
You can delete all photos stored in the camera. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Press the MENU button. Playback Menu 1 is displayed. Select Delete All Images by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Deleting a group of continuous images
You can delete a group of photos taken in continuous shooting mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode, and display the first continuous image you want to delete. Press the MENU button. Playback Menu 1 is displayed. Select Delete a group of images by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Confirm the images one by one by using the l r buttons. If you do not want to delete an image, erase the icon by pressing the u d buttons. Press the OK button. Select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Copying Photos From the Camera to a Memory Card
You can copy photos from the cameras internal memory to a memory card. First, make sure a memory card is inserted. (See Installing and Removing Memory Cards on page 19.) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode. Press the MENU button. Playback Menu 1 is displayed. Select Copy Images by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Copying Photos to Your Computer
You can transfer photos to your computer using the PC cable included with the camera. You can also remove the memory card from the camera and copy photos using a card reader. Caution: Make sure the cameras power is turned off before you connect it to your computer. Note: You can conserve battery power by using the optional AC adapter while the camera is connected to your computer. See Using the AC adapter on page 86 for instructions. If your computer uses Windows 98SE, you need to install driver software before you connect the camera. For instructions on installing the software, see the Camera Basics guide.
To transfer photos using the PC cable: 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the camera is turned off. Locate the PC cable that came with the camera. The cable has the letter B on the small end. Connect the large end of the cable to any available USB port on your computer. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera and connect the small end of the cable to the camera.
Turn on the camera. The blue USB light on the camera flashes. Select the EPSON_DSC drive on your computer. In Windows, you may have to use My Computer to select the drive. 7. Copy the photos from the DCIM folder to your computer. 8. Turn off the camera and disconnect the cable. Note: If you copy PIF images to your computer, the link between the photos and the frames will be broken. PIF frames can only be printed directly from the camera.

Chapter 4

Using PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.)
PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) lets you combine your photos with fun frames to create original greeting cards and keepsakes. Frames are already stored in your camera, and additional frames are available on the CD that came with the camera. You can use the PRINT Image Framer Tool to copy the frames from the CD to your camera. You can also modify the frames or create original frames using PIF Designer. First, you need to install PIF Designer, PRINT Image Framer Tool, and the P.I.F. frames on your computer. See your Camera Basics guide for instructions.

Printing all your saved photos
You can print all photos stored in the camera. Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and has ink installed. Load inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, following the instructions that came with your printer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the camera to the printer as described in Connecting the Camera to Your Printer on page 58. Turn on the printer and camera. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode, then press the button. The Print menu is displayed. Select Print All Images by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. If you want to print more than one copy of each picture, press the OK button and use the u button to select the number of copies you want. Then press OK. Make sure the Paper Type is set to 4 6in.Prem.Glossy. If you want to turn off the date, print a photo with white borders, or change other settings, see Making Print Settings on page 64. 6. Press the button. Printing starts. 7. When printing is complete, press the OK button. Note: If you want to cancel printing, press the MENU button.

Printing selected photos

You can select multiple photos to print. Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and has ink installed. Load inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, following the instructions that came with your printer. 1. Connect the camera to the printer as described in Connecting the Camera to Your Printer on page 58.

2. 3. 4. 5.

Turn on the printer and camera. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode, then press the button. The Print menu is displayed. Choose Select Images by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Select the photos to print by using the l r buttons, then select the number of copies by using the u d buttons. 6. After you have selected the photos, press the button. Make sure the Paper Type is set to 4 6in.Prem.Glossy. If you want to turn off the date, print a photo with white borders, or change other settings, see Making Print Settings on page 64. 7. Press the button. Printing starts. 8. When printing is complete, press the OK button. Note: If you want to cancel printing, press the MENU button.

Album printing

You can print several photos on one sheet of inch paper (up to 4 photos on the Epson Stylus Photo R200 or up to 3 on other printers). Before you start, make sure your printer is set up and has ink installed. Load inch Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, following the instructions that came with your printer. Connect the camera to the printer as described in Connecting the Camera to Your Printer on page 58. Turn the printer and camera on. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode, then press the button. You see the Print menu. Choose Select Images by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Select the photos to print by using the l r buttons, then select the number of copies by using the u d buttons. 6. Press the MENU button. 7. Select Print an Album by using the u d buttons. 8. Select the number of photos per page by using the l r buttons, then press the OK button. Make sure the Paper Type is set to 4 6in.Prem.Glossy. If you want to change print settings, see Making Print Settings on page 64. 9. Press the button. Printing starts. When printing is complete, press the OK button. Note: If you want to cancel printing, press the MENU button. You cannot print Frames when you select Album Printing. If you save DPOF information before starting to print, the DPOF information will be enabled. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Making Print Settings

You can make the following settings when printing images directly from the camera: Printing with or without white borders Printing the date on the photo (not available when you print images with Frames)
Printing with normal or high quality Note: You can also set the paper type to choose inch or centimeter paper. Make sure you change this setting to in. Once you change it, the camera will retain this setting. cm paper is not available in the U.S. 1. 2. 3. Select Print Settings by using the u d buttons on the preview screen, and then press the OK button. The Print Settings screen is displayed. Select the item to set by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. The current setting is displayed. Select the item by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Note: If you need to cancel settings, press the MENU button.
Running Printer Maintenance Programs
You can use the camera to check the ink level in the Epson Stylus Photo R200 printer. You can also check the status of the print head nozzles and run maintenance programs when you connect the camera to this printer. Note: You can run maintenance programs from the camera only for the Epson Stylus Photo R200. For other printers, you need to run maintenance programs from your computer. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect the camera to the printer as described in Connecting the Camera to Your Printer on page 58. Turn the printer and camera on. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode, then press the button. The Print menu is displayed. Press the OK button. You see the preview screen. Select Maintenance by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Select the desired item by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button.

Checking the ink level

1. 2. 3. On the Maintenance screen, press the OK button to select Ink Level Check. The level of ink in the 6 cartridges is displayed on the LCD screen. Press the OK button. Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen.
Checking the print head nozzles
If your photos have light or dark lines or incorrect color, the print head nozzles may be clogged. You can print a nozzle check pattern to check them. If the nozzle check pattern shows white lines or gaps, you can run the head cleaning program. 1. 2. 3. On the Maintenance screen, select Nozzle Check by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Load some plain paper in the printer, select OK by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. The nozzle check pattern is printed. Check the pattern. If the nozzle check pattern has no white lines or gaps, select Finish by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. If the pattern has white lines or gaps, select Clean by using the u d buttons, then press the OK button. Select OK again to run the head cleaning program. When the cleaning cycle is finished. repeat steps 2 and 3 above to make sure the nozzles are clean. Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen.

The camera takes too long to take a photo
Did you press the shutter button completely with one push?
Press the shutter button halfway and hold it to set the focus, then press the rest of the way to take a photo. If you press the shutter button all the way, it takes time to focus and set the exposure before the shutter releases. It may take longer than when pressing the shutter button in two steps.

The flash does not work

Is the flash setting correct?
When (flash off) is set as the flash setting, the flash will not go off. See Controlling the Flash on page 27 for details.
The LCD screen is hard to see
Is the LCD screen brightness level set to too bright?
Adjust the LCD Brightness setting in the Setup Menu. See Adjusting Camera Settings on page 41 for details.
The LCD screen displays vertical lines
Did you point the camera toward a bright light?
When you use the LCD screen to take photos, very bright light may affect the sensor and cause lines to appear on the screen. They will not appear in the recorded image itself.
Nothing appears on the LCD screen
Is the power saving function turned on? Is the camera connected to a printer or computer? Is the LCD screen turned off?
Press any button or turn the Mode dial. When the camera is connected to a computer, the LCD screen is disabled. The screen also goes black during printing. Press the DISP button to switch the LCD screen setting. See Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder Only on page 35 for details.

Image problems

Images are out of focus
Did you operate the auto-focus correctly? Is the camera in the right distance mode setting? Is the lens dirty? Is the captured image blurred?
Place the subject in the center of the focus area and press the shutter button halfway. See Taking Photos Using the LCD Screen on page 25 for details. Make sure you are at least 20 inches away from your subject (or 4.3 inches in Macro mode). See Cleaning your camera on page 69 and clean the lens. Hold the camera in the proper position when shooting, with your arm close to your body. Use a tripod for night scenes and other low light situations.
The image is too dark or to bright (underexposed/overexposed)
Use the flash. See Controlling the Flash on page 27.
Is the exposure set to too dark or bright? Is the light sensitivity set to too low or high? Part of the image is missing
Adjust the exposure compensation setting properly. See Setting Exposure Compensation on page 38 for details. Adjust the light sensitivity setting properly. See Setting Light Sensitivity on page 37 for details.

What to do

Was your finger covering the lens? Are you looking straight through the viewfinder? Is the subject of the picture very close to the camera?

When taking photos using the viewfinder, fingers, straps or pieces of clothing may partially cover the lens. 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. When the subject is less than three feet from the lens, you may be experiencing parallax problems. Use the LCD screen to check your pictures before you capture them.

Printing problems

A horizontal or vertical red line appears on the image The color in the image does not look right The images do not look as good as they used to
Is the print head clogging?
See Cleaning the print head nozzles on page 67 and clean the print head. (Instructions apply to the Epson Stylus Photo R200 only. For other models, see the instructions that came with the printer.) Make sure you load Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in your printer.
Are you using the right paper?
The wrong date and/or time is displayed on your camera
Is the date and time setting set correctly?
See Adjusting Camera Settings on page 41 and set the date and time correctly.

List of Error Messages

Error message This memory card is write-protected. Memory card error. Check the memory card. No memory card inserted. Not enough free space in the cameras memory. Not enough free space on the memory card. This frame cannot be used with this camera. The maximum number of Frames that can be registered to the memory card has been reached. Description The memory card is locked. Release the write-protect lever on the side of the card. Unspecified memory card problem. See Installing and Removing Memory Cards on page 19 to remove the memory card and replace it. Contact the card maker. The camera has no memory card inserted. Insert a memory card. No more space in the cameras memory or on the memory card. Make room by deleting photos (see Deleting Photos on page 50) or export the photos to your computer and then reformat the card. (See Copying Photos to Your Computer on page 52). The file size of the frame exceeds the limit (240kb). See Deleting and Copying Frames on page 56 to delete unnecessary frames.
Error message P.I.F. Frame does not exist or is unusable. No images. This image cannot be displayed. Files cannot be deleted because the memory card is write-protected. The necessary Frame file does not exist or is unusable. Ink is too low to perform this operation. Printer error.
Description The picture cant be viewed because the link has been broken or the frame itself has been deleted. See Deleting and Copying Frames on page 56 and replace or add a frame linked to this file. There are no images saved in the cameras memory or on the memory card. The image file exists but cant be displayed. Images that were taken with another camera or saved on your computer may not display on your camera. Release the write-protect lever on the side of the memory card.

The picture cannot be viewed because there is no Frame file or the link has been broken. Replace or add a Frame linked to this file. The ink level is too low for head cleaning. Replace the cartridge(s) following the printer instruction booklet. There may be a problem with the printer. Turn the printer off for a few seconds then turn the power back on. If the error message still appears, turn the power off and check to see if there is anything (packing materials, paper) stuck inside the printer. Then turn the power back on.
Error message This image cannot be printed. Could not print. Retry?
Description Images taken with another camera or saved on your computer may not print. Try printing from your computer. If the printer is in the middle of printing something, it may not be able to accept the next request. Restart the printer or wait until the current print run is finished and then try again. The CD-R/DVD-R tray on the printer is lowered. Raise the tray.
The printer is currently configured to print on a CD or DVD. Change the printers configuration to that for printing on paper. A communication error has occurred. XX images could not be printed. Cannot print because the necessary Frame file does not exist or is corrupted. This function is not available.
Either the cable has been disconnected or the power has been turned off. Recheck that the cable is connected, turn the power back on and try again. Images taken with another camera or saved on your computer may not print. Try printing from your computer. The picture cannot be printed because there is no Frame file or the link has been broken. Replace or add a Frame linked to this file. The printer does not support this function. Run the printer maintenance program from your computer instead of the camera.
Error message Parts inside your printer require maintenance.
Description The printer cannot print because internal components need adjusting. Turn the printer off for a few seconds then turn the power back on. If the error message still appears, contact Epson as described in Where to Get Help on page 81.

Where to Get Help

Epson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed below.
Service World Wide Web Access From the Internet, you can reach Epson Support at http://support.epson.com. At this site, you can download drivers and other files, look at product documentation, access troubleshooting information, and receive technical advice through e-mail. A variety of automated help services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To use these services, you must have a touch tone telephone and call (800) 922-8911. Your Epson SoundAdviceSM Express Code is 70580. Use this code to quickly select the Epson PhotoPC L-410 in SoundAdvice.

DIGITAL CAMERA

EPSON PHOTOPC L-410

Hold on to the moment.

A compact, 4.0 megapixel digital camera, the Epson PhotoPC L-410 offers standout features that make it easy to print high-quality snapshots, or add fun frameswithout a computer!

Key Features

Enjoy remarkable image quality for snapshots and enlargements Get the shots you want with 9x combined zoom
Includes 3x optical zoom and 3x digital zoom
Capture up to three photos per second
Offers high-speed continuous shooting so you can take back-to-back shots until your optional high-speed memory card is full
Select special frames to add to your photos
PRINT Image Framer provides cool frames, plus software to easily create your own P.I.F. button lets you add a frame before you capture a photo or before you print, while preserving your original image
Print PC-free from your digital camera
Prints directly to select PictureMate and Epson Stylus Photo printers Includes a print button to quickly and easily select images
Achieve great results automatically with PRINT Image Matching II
Makes it easy to produce the best possible prints on PRINT Image Matching-enabled photo printers

Record video clips

Captures video clips with sound up to 30 frames per second
Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 Epson Canada, Ltd. 3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Epson, Epson Stylus and EPSON PRINT Image Framer are registered trademarks and EPSON PRINT Image Matching is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PhotoPC is a registered trademark and PictureMate is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2004 for Epson America, Inc. CPD-18052 6/04 15K CL
CCD Sensor 4.23 million pixels (total CCD resolution) 4.07 million pixels (effective pixels) File Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2), AVI DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) and DPOF 1.1 (Digital Print Order Format) compliant Resolution Modes Super Fine Fine Standard Color Mode 2304 x 1728 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 24-bit color Secure Digital Memory Card Slot Supports up to 512MB Secure Digital memory card High speed card (transfer speed of 10MB per second or faster) required to achieve 3 frames per second in Continuous Shooting Mode Optical Viewfinder Real-image optical viewfinder Shutter Speed Electronic iris control shutter with mechanical shutter Auto/Flash On 1/30 1/2000 seconds Flash Off 1/2 1/2000 seconds Slow Synchronized 1 1/2000 seconds Aperture F2.8 F4.9
Lens Focal length 5.6mm 16.8mm Equivalent to 34mm 102mm lens on a camera using 35mm film 7 elements in 6 group construction Auto-Focus Range (Automatic) Normal mode 20" infinity (0.5m infinity) Macro mode 4.33" 19.69" (0.11m 0.5m) Capture Modes Full auto, landscape, portrait, manual, macro, continuous shoot, and 3x digital zoom Built-in Microphone and Speaker Capable of recording up to 30 second voice message Audio and Video Clip 30 frames/second 640 x 480, 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 mode LCD Monitor 1.5" Low-temperature Poly-Silicon TFT LCD Supports instant preview, playback, delete, and slide show Direct Print Support Direct Print to Epson Stylus Photo R200 Supports USB direct print to Epson Stylus Photo R300, RX600 and PictureMate PRINT Image Matching II and Exif 2.2 (Exif Print) Print Button Utilizes DPOF Version 1.1 PRINT Image Framer Add frames to your prints without connecting to the computer Use at time of capture or when ready to print pictures Picture Storage Capacity* 16MB built-in memory Fine Super Fine 14 Fine 30 Standard 147 * Without P.I.F. frames loaded Normal 243
Exposure Control Auto exposure with manual +/- 2.0 exposure value adjustment (0.5 EV increments) White Balance Modes Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Mercury Built-in Flash Range Modes Sensitivity Self Timer Tripod Mount 1.64' - 12.14' (wide), 1.64' - 6.89' (tele) Auto, flash off, red-eye reduction, fill-in flash, slow synchronized Equivalent to ISO 100/200/and 10 seconds Built-in
Minimum System Requirements Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 (Pro), XP (Home and Pro) Macintosh OS 9.1, 9.2, 10.2 or later USB Interface Full-Speed USB 2.0 (up to 12Mbps) Mass Storage Class Power Requirements Includes one CR-V3 battery, also accepts two AA alkaline, Ni-Cd, or NiMH batteries Optional AC adapter Contents Epson PhotoPC L-410, USB cable, USB printer cable, Camera Basics, Software on CD-ROM (User Guide, EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tools, PRINT Image Framer Designer, Windows 98SE driver and QuickTime) and CR-V3 battery Dimensions and Weight 3.64" x 2.44" x 1.24" (W x H x D) 5.4 oz (without battery or memory card installed) Environmental Requirements (Operating Range) Temperature 41 to 95F (5 through 35C) Humidity 30 to 80% (noncondensing) Warranty One-year limited in U.S. and Canada