Table of Contents

INSTRUCTION BOOK SYMBOLS. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. WHEN USING THE STRAP. WHEN USING THE BATTERIES. FOR USERS IN HONG KONG. WHEN CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE. EPSON FEATURES. Chapter 1 CAMERA SETUP ITEMS. CHECKING THE PACKING CONTENTS. TOP VIEW. BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION. ACCESSING THE BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD. HOW TO INSERT AND REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD. BATTERY SETUP. BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR. SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA. POWER ON/OFF. INITIAL SETTINGS. Chapter 2 STANDARD OPERATION HOLDING THE CAMERA / RELEASING THE SHUTTER. 14 FULL & HALF SHUTTER BUTTON POSITONS. 14 CAMERA RANGE. THE IMAGE SYSTEM. 15 TAKING PHOTOS USING THE LCD MONITOR. 15 TURNING THE QUICK VIEW ON/OFF. 16 USING THE VIEWFINDER-ONLY METHOD. 16 IF THE CAPTURED IMAGE IS OUT OF FOCUS FRAME. 17 OPTICAL ZOOM & DIGITAL ZOOM. 18 IMAGE CAPTURE SETTINGS. 18 CONFIRMING THE NUMBER OF PHOTOGRAPHS. 19 FLASH CONTROL. 19 USING THE SELF TIMER. 20 PLAYBACK SYSTEM. 21 ONE BY ONE PLAYBACK. 21 DISPLAYING MULTIPLE IMAGES. 21 LCD MONITOR IMAGE ENLARGEMENT. 21 SLIDE SHOW. 22 QUICK PHOTO REVIEW. 22 DELETING FILES. 23 DELETING A SINGLE PHOTO. 23 DELETING ALL IMAGES. 23 USING YOUR IMAGES. 24 DISPLAYING ON A TV. 24 EXPORTING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER. 24 WORKING WITH IMAGES ON A COMPUTER. 24 DIRECT PRINTING FROM CAMERA TO PRINTER. 24 USING THE AC ADAPTER. 25 HOW TO CONNECT THE AC ADAPTER. 25

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Chapter 3 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS DISPLAY & MENU BUTTON SETTINGS. DISPLAY BUTTON FUNCTION. MENU BUTTON FUNCTION. Print Image Framer (P.I.F.) FUNCTION. Print Image Framer (P.I.F.) SHOOTING. TAKING PHOTOS WITHIN THE FRAME. VIEWING A P.I.F. IMAGE. REPLACING FRAMES. USING THE CD-ROM. DOWNLOADING FROM THE WEB. DELETING FRAMES. INSTALLING FRAMES. MACRO MODE. TAKING PHOTOS IN MACRO MODE. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING. SCENE MODES. SELECTING A SCENE MODE. NORMAL MODE. LANDSCAPE MODE. PORTRAIT MODE. WHITE BALANCE. AUTOMATIC WHITE BALANCE. SELECTING WHITE BALANCE MANUALLY. LIGHT SENSITIVITY. CHANGING TO AUTOMATIC SENSITIVITY MODE. SETTING LIGHT SENSITIVITY MANUALLY. MAKING EXPOSURE SETTINGS. ADJUSTMENTS. MENU SHORTCUTS. MENU SHORTCUTS. RESETTING TO DEFAULT MODE. RESETTING TO DEFAULT MODE. 36
VIEWING RECORDED IMAGE DATA.36 DISPLAYING RECORDED IMAGE DATA.36 VIDEO CLIPS.37 RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP.37 PLAYING BACK A CLIP.37 DELETING VIDEO CLIPS.38 Chapter 4 DIRECT PRINTING DIRECT PRINTING.39 LIST OF COMPATIBLE PRINTERS.39 DIRECT PRINTING PROCESS.39 PRINTING THE IMAGE SEEN ON THE LCD MONITOR.40 PRINTING SELECTED IMAGES.40 PICK IMAGES.40 PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) PRINTING.41 PRINTING PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) IMAGES.41 PRINTING THE P.I.F. IMAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR.41 OTHER P.I.F. PRINTING OPTIONS.41 CHANGING THE FRAMES.42 PRINT SETTINGS.42 HOW TO CHANGE PRINT SETTINGS.42 SETTING PAPER SIZE.43 SELECTING PRINT BORDERS.43 PRINTING THE DATE.43 HIGH SPEED PRINTING.43 PRINTER UTILITIES.44 PRINTER UTILITIES.44 TEST PRINTING FOR NOZZLE CHECK.44 HEAD CLEANING.44 PRINT HEAD ALIGNMENT.45 INK LEVEL CHECK.45
Chapter 5 ADDITIONAL SETTINGS DIGITAL PRINT ORDER FORMAT (DPOF). SAVING PHOTOS IN DPOF. SOUND AND SHUTTER SETTINGS. INSTALL / CHANGE SHUTTER SOUND. REGISTER / DELETE SOUND DATA. REGISTER SOUND DATA. DELETE SOUND DATA. AUTO POWER SAVE. RESETTING THE AUTO POWER SAVE. DATE & TIME AND DATE / TIME FORMATS. ADJUSTING LCD BRIGHTNESS. MEMORY CARD FORMATTING. RULES FOR NAMING FILES (Cumulative function). RESETTING FILE NUMBERS. RESETTING VIDEO OUT. SETTING THE MENU LANGUAGE. RESETTING CAMERA DEFAULTS. VERSION CONFIRMATION. Appendix A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CLEANING THE CAMERA. WHEN THE CAMERA NEEDS CLEANING. STORING THE CAMERA. SPECIFICATIONS L-400. Appendix B TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING. IF YOU RUN INTO TROUBLE. BEFORE YOU CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT. CAMERA BODY PROBLEMS. 51 51

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

WHEN USING THE STRAP

Note the following when using this products strap. Do not swing this product about. Doing so could damage this product or other objects, or cause injury. Do not pull or tighten the strap too much when wearing it. Doing so could cause serious injury. Keep the strap away from children.
Battery life varies depending on the battery type and the manufacturer. If you use rechargeable batteries in the L-400, 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.

WHEN USING THE BATTERIES

Note the following when using batteries. Only use the batteries in EPSON Digital Cameras as specified in this manual. To guard against short-circuiting, do not remove the outside sleeves of the batteries. Keep the batteries from making contact with metal objects such as coins or keys, which could short-circuit the batteries. Do not put the batteries near or into fire or water. Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using the batteries. Do not use manganese batteries (IEC R6). Do not charge primary (non-rechargeable) batteries.

Handling the batteries

Keep the battery ends clean by wiping them with a dry cloth.
WARNING 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. Always use batteries from the same package as a set. Do not mix old and new batteries.
For the Netherlands users: Do not dispose of the batteries with ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of them as small chemical waste in accordance with local laws, and the following Dutch Government Gazette 45, KCA Marking: Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

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.
For German users: Do not dispose of batteries with ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of them in a recycle box in accordance with local laws.
WARNING 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.

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.

FOR USERS IN HONG KONG

If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician. Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating.
Disposing of the batteries
Before disposing of batteries, make sure you discharge them completely.
WARNING Be sure to securely cover the + end of each battery with tape to prevent
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.
combustion or explosion when disposing. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions and in compliance with all applicable laws. Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal.
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. 12) Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Use only indoors, in a dry location. Do not expose to water or excess humidity. Use the type of power source indicated on the label, and always supply

CAUTION:

This product is designed for use with EPSON products ONLY. Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices.

EPSON FEATURES

Thank you for purchansing an EPSON L-400. 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 32.)
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 39.) The cameras excellent digital images allow for truly high quality direct prints. For 'Direct Printing' (See page 39.)
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 28.) For 'Direct Printing' (See page 39.)

Chapter 1

CAMERA SETUP
How to set up your camera for optimal performance
Attaching The STRAP Please refer to the illustration.
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 Strap

Camera Body
PC Cable May be used to connect the camera to a printer that can support USB DIRECT-PRINT (STYLUS Photo 935).

AV Cable

4 AA Alkaline Batteries

One CD-ROM

Digital Camera Software Guide

Printer Cable

SD Memory Card Installed in the camera Batteries do not come installed in the camera.
SD Memory Card 16 MB memory card SD Memory Card 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.

SETTING THE BATTERIES Insert the batteries according to the pole indications on the cover.
To find out what batteries may be used. See page 53.
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.

SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA

POWER ON/OFF

P POWER button

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 the power off. The lens will automatically retract and the lens cover will close.

Batteries Icon

WARNING When changing the batteries, change all 4 at the same time and use
When the camera is left on for a long period of time without being used, it will automatically shut down to save the batteries. (See page 48.)
the same brand. The life of a battery will vary depending on the brand and grade. The conditions and modes that are used will also affect the length of use. Non-rechargeable batteries cannot be recharged. Follow the instructions provided to discharge batteries.
If the batteries run low, you can simply plug in the AC adapter to continue using the camera. (See page 25.)

INITIAL SETTINGS

The first time you use the camera, you must set the following three items. You will only need to do this once.
l button u button r button d button
Setting the Video Out Signal The last screen will say Video Out. Use the ud buttons to highlight PAL or NTSC. Then press the FLASH button to save. (See page 50.) Initial settings are complete.

MACRO button

FLASH button
Selecting a Language The first time you turn on the POWER, the 'Language' screen appears. Use the ud buttons to select English, then press the FLASH button. (See page 50.)
Setting Date & Time Next the screen 'Date/Time' will appear with the year highlighted. Use the ud buttons to change the numbers. Use the l r buttons to highlight the next item. Press the FLASH button to save the settings. Press the MACRO button to return to previous settings. Hold down the ud buttons to scroll faster. You may change these settings at a later date. (See page 49.)

Frame data will also be installed on the provided SD Memory card. This may reduce the total indicated on the table.
ALERT The numbers are the result of factory tests made by the manufacturer. The numbers on the LCD monitor are only a guide. The actual numbers may
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 blur from camera motion, therefore, a green light will flash to warn you.
vary. The numbers on the LCD monitor may vary with image capture settings.

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 The flash will automatically go off in a dark setting. In a well lit setting, the flash will not go off. This can be used for most settings. 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 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 go off once and will go off again when the picture is taken. This will help to 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 in dark settings, the length of exposure becomes longer, changing into Slow Synchro Shutter Shooting. Please note that these shots may become blurred.
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 (default setting) No Flash

Auto red-eye reduction

Select "Delete all files". with the ud 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 57.) When all the images have been deleted, the message "No Images" will appear on the monitor.

USING YOUR IMAGES

DISPLAYING ON A TV
Use your AV cable to connect the camera to video display devices.
WORKING WITH IMAGES ON A COMPUTER
"EPSON Photo!4" and "EPSON PhotoQuicker" digital photo software is included with your camera.
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
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.
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 50.)
When images that were taken using the P.I.F. mode are copied to your computer, the link between the image and the frame will be broken.
EXPORTING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER
How to copy your images directly to your computer.
DIRECT PRINTING FROM CAMERA TO PRINTER
You can print a selected image easily by pressing the PRINT button on the 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 39.)

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.
Depending on the OS of your computer, you may have to install driver software. The driver software can be found on the CD-ROM that is included. For more instructions, refer to your Digital Camera Software Guide.

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 ALERT 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 (MODEL No.A211H) AC Adapter AC Cable
Connect the AC adapter as shown in the diagram.
Do not use any equipment not listed in the manual. See page 4 for safety instructions. For the L-400, use only the provided AC adapter (MODEL No. A211H). Also, do not use this AC adapter for other electric devices.

Chapter 3

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
DISPLAY & MENU BUTTON SETTINGS
Functions of the DISPLAY button and the MENU button.

MENU BUTTON FUNCTION

Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. 1. 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 Icon ON Operation Icon OFF LCD monitor OFF

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 Icon ON

Operation Icon OFF

LCD monitor OFF

In PHOTO mode, when you press the MENU button you may use the l r buttons to scroll through the menu. In PLAYBACK mode the Menu items will become active each time you press the l r buttons.

Menu for PLAYBACK mode

Print Image Framer (P.I.F.) FUNCTION
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

- 2.0EV

+2.0EV
The exposure adjustment range is from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV during programmed shooting. There are 9 steps of.05 EV each. You can confirm the setting on the Display Panel of the LCD monitor. (See pages 15, 26.) You can also set the number while shooting through the VIEWFINDER.

MENU SHORTCUTS

How to customize assignation settings.
The Menu Shortcut allows you to assign different photo menu functions to each multi selector button. You can then change the photo settings on the camera faster. For example, if you have assigned "exposure adjustment" to a shortcut button, you would have no problem in quickly changing the brightness when there is suddenly a need for backlight shooting.
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 subjects against a background such as a black wall.
Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. 1. 2. 3. Press the MENU button and select Menu Shortcuts with the l r buttons. Press the FLASH button to show the setting screen. Press ud l r buttons to select the function to assign. After assigning function press the FLASH button to confirm. When the setting is confirmed, the screen will return to step 2.
Every time you press the button, the function to be assigned changes in order as listed below.
P.I.F. Scene mode Self timer mode Continuous Shooting Exposure adjustment
RESETTING TO DEFAULT MODE
How to return all settings to the Default mode.

Not Assigned

Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE and then turn the POWER ON. 1.
Digital Zoom Compression Resolution White Balance Sensitivity
At the step 2 screen, use ud directional buttons to turn the MENU SHORTCUT feature OFF or ON. In the ON position mode, the assigned functions are enabled. When it is OFF, even though functions may have been assigned to the ud l r buttons, they will not perform MENU SHORTCUTS.

After "Pick Images", you can select each picture image and set the number to print for each of them.
PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) PRINTING
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
PRINTING PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) IMAGES
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. 1. Select an image taken in P.I.F. and display it on the monitor.

PRINT button MENU button

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 memory card
PRINTING WITH A Stylus Photo 935
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 40, 42-45.) Press the MACRO button to return to step 2.
OTHER P.I.F. PRINTING OPTIONS
Frame will not be printed. PRINTING AT A DIGITAL PRINT SHOP
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. 1. Press the screen. Press the PRINT button. The LCD monitor will show the print MACRO button to return to PLAYBACK mode.
Frame will not be printed.
When images are shot in P.I.F. mode and the data in the memory card is set in DPOF, if the images are printed with a Stylus Photo 935, the first frame in the list will be selected.
Use the ud buttons to select the print option, then press the PRINT button. 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 40.) Press the PRINT button to begin the printing process. Press the MENU button or the FLASH button to change the print settings. (See pages 42-45.) Press the MACRO button to return to step 2.

PRINT SETTINGS

How to select different print settings for better images.
HOW TO CHANGE PRINT SETTINGS

It is important to keep the camera clean so it will function well anytime you need it.

STORING THE CAMERA

When performing any camera maintenance, be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor. Otherwise, you could receive 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.
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 60 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.
CLEANING BATTERY TERMINALS
When the battery terminals or contacts on the battery cover and compartment become dark (oxidized) 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.

SPECIFICATIONS L-400

General
Dimension Weight Power supply 105mm (Width) 60mm (height) 31.5mm (Depth) except parts that stick out 185g without batteries, memory card and strap 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 Dedicated AC Adapter Model: A211H Input: AC 100V-240V, 50-60Hz Output: DC 6.0V 2.0A Power consumption: 0.3A, 16W Temperature: 5 to 35C Dimensions: 31mm SD Memory Card max 512MB MultiMedia Card(MMC) max 512MB Hitachi or SanDisk MMC cards v2.1 or later. <when using 16MB SD Memory Card> Standard pixels: 127 images Fine pixels: 35 images Super fine pixels: 17 images New or formatted memory cards without any P.I.F. data and images taken at normal compression.

NO FLASH.

check 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 19.)
THERE IS NO PLAYBACK IMAGE ON THE LCD MONITOR.
check Did you turn the DIAL SWITCH completely? Turn the DIAL SWITCH carefully to PLAYBACK. Be sure to press the POWER button fully (See page 21.)
NO IMAGE APPEARS ON THE TV SCREEN WHEN THE CAMERA IS CONNECTED.
check Is the power switched on? See [Camera power won't turn on] on page 54 and check the camera. Is the camera connected correctly to the TV? Check that the camera-AV cable is connected properly at both ends. (See page 24.) 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 50.)
check Is Power Saving turned on? Turn off the Power Save function. (See page 49.) check Is the camera connected to a TV? When the camera is operating on batteries only while connected to TV, the LCD monitor is disabled. check Is the camera connected to a computer? When the camera is connected to a computer, the LCD monitor is disabled.

IMAGE PROBLEMS

IMAGES ARE OUT OF FOCUS
check 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 14.) 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 30.) Is the lens dirty? Use a 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 52.) 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 14.) 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 14.) If the lens becomes dirty in any way, use a soft dry cloth to wipe it. (See page 52.)

Avoid using the flash for close-ups. Set the control for NO FLASH. (See page 19.) If the image is too dark, increase the light sensitivity setting. (See page 33.) Adjust the exposure control in the - direction. You can increase brightness by adjusting the Ev control. (See page 34.)
PART OF THE IMAGE IS MISSING.
check 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 17.) You may want to compose the shot using the LCD monitor. (See page 15.)
THE IMAGE COLOR IS WRONG.
check 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.

THE IMAGE IS TOO DARK.

check Use the flash. See page 19 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 34.) Select a higher light sensitivity setting. This is especially useful when it's impossible to use a flash. (See page 33.)

PRINTING PROBLEMS

See page 44 or your printer instruction booklet for details.

THE IMAGE IS TOO BRIGHT.

check Did you have to point the camera toward a strong bright light? Move your subject so the light is behind the camera.

LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES

Follow the appropriate instructions below when the error message appears.
MESSAGE This file cannot be deleted because this file is locked or cannot be deleted. Some files are locked or could not be deleted.
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PHP JPEG Metadata Toolkit
List of Tested Digital Cameras
Tested with reading and interpreting functions only Makernote Decoded Makernote Present JPEG Comment EXIF Thumbnail Unless otherwise noted, except for unknown EXIF Makernotes, all images tested were fully decoded, with no errors

Contains JFXX

Meta Segment

Contains EXIF

Contains JFIF

Picture Info

Tested
Camera Agfa ePhoto 780 Agfa ePhoto CL18 Agfa ePhoto CL20 Agfa ePhoto CL30 Clik! Agfa ePhoto CL30 Agfa ePhoto CL45 Agfa ePhoto CL50 Agfa ePhoto 1680 Agfa ePhoto 1280 Canon PowerShot S60 Canon PowerShot S410 (Digital IXUS 430) Canon PowerShot S500 (Digital IXUS 500) Canon PowerShot A75 Canon PowerShot SD110 (Digital IXUS IIs) Canon PowerShot A310 Canon PowerShot S1 IS Canon PowerShot Pro1 Canon EOS-1D Mark II with EF 100-400 mm L Canon PowerShot SD10 (Digital IXUS i) Canon PowerShot A80 Canon EOS-300D (EOS Digital Rebel) Canon PowerShot G5 Canon EOS-10D Canon PowerShot A70 Canon PowerShot A60 Canon PowerShot S50

Makernote Coding

Comment
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

x x x x Agfa

x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon

Makernote Decoded

Makernote Present

JPEG Comment

EXIF Thumbnail
Camera Canon PowerShot A300 Canon EOS-1Ds with EF 28-70 mm L Canon PowerShot G3 Canon PowerShot S45 Canon PowerShot S230 (Digital IXUS v3) Canon PowerShot A200 Canon PowerShot S330 (Digital IXUS 330) Canon PowerShot A100 Canon PowerShot A40 Canon PowerShot A30 Canon PowerShot S30 Canon PowerShot S40 Canon PowerShot A10 Canon PowerShot A20 Canon PowerShot S100 (Digital IXUS) Canon PowerShot SD100 Digital ELPH Canon PowerShot S400 Canon PowerShot S200 Canon EOS-D60 Canon EOS-1D with EF 28-135 mm F3.5-5.6 Canon PowerShot G2 Canon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot S300 Canon PowerShot Pro90 IS Canon PowerShot G1 Canon EOS-D30 Canon PowerShot S20 Canon PowerShot S10 Canon PowerShot A50 Canon PowerShot A5 Zoom Canon PowerShot A5
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Makernote Coding Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon Canon
Can't decode old Canon proprietory APP0 segment Can't decode old Canon proprietory APP0 segment
Camera Canon PowerShot Pro70 Canon PowerShot 600 Canon PowerShot 350 Canon EOS D6000 Canon EOS D2000 aka Kodak DCS520 Canon PowerShot 600N Canon PowerShot 30 Canon PowerShot 30T Canon EOS DCS1 Canon EOS DCS3 Casio EXILIM EX-M20 Casio EXILIM EX-P600 Casio EXILIM EX-S1 Casio EXILIM EX-S2 Casio EXILIM EX-S3 Casio EXILIM EX-S20 Casio EXILIM EX-Z3 Casio EXILIM EX-Z4 Casio EXILIM EX-Z30 Casio EXILIM EX-Z40 Casio GV-10 Casio GV-20 Casio QV-3EX Casio QV-3 Plus Casio QV-10 Casio QV-10a Casio QV-11 Casio QV-30 Casio QV-70 Casio QV-100 Casio QV-120 Casio QV-200
Comment Can't decode old Canon proprietory APP0 segment Can't decode old Canon proprietory APP0 segment

Camera Fujifilm FinePix 4900 Zoom Fujifilm FinePix 6800 Zoom Fujifilm FinePix 6900 Zoom Fujifilm FinePix A101 Fujifilm FinePix A120 Fujifilm FinePix A200 (FinePix A202) Fujifilm FinePix A201 Fujifilm FinePix A203 Fujifilm FinePix A205 Zoom (FinePix A205s) Fujifilm FinePix A210 Zoom Fujifilm FinePix A303 Fujifilm FinePix A310 Zoom Fujifilm FinePix A330 Fujifilm FinePix A340 Fujifilm FinePix F401 Zoom Fujifilm FinePix F402 Fujifilm FinePix F410 Zoom Fujifilm FinePix F420 Zoom Fujifilm FinePix F601Z Fujifilm FinePix F610 Fujifilm FinePix F700 Fujifilm FinePix F710 Fujifilm FinePix M603 Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S20 Pro Fujifilm FinePix S602 Zoom Fujifilm FinePix S602Z Pro Fujifilm FinePix S3000 Z Fujifilm FinePix S5000 Z Fujifilm FinePix S7000 Z Fujifilm MX-500 Fujifilm MX-600 Zoom Fujifilm MX-700
Makernote Coding Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

x x x x x

Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm
x Fujifilm x x x x x Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm Fujifilm
x Fujifilm x Fujifilm x Fujifilm
Camera Fujifilm MX-1200 Fujifilm MX-1400 Fujifilm MX-1500 Fujifilm MX-1700 Zoom Fujifilm MX-2700 Fujifilm MX-2900 Zoom HP Photosmart 120 HP Photosmart 210 HP Photosmart 215 HP Photosmart 315 HP Photosmart 318 HP Photosmart 320 HP Photosmart 435 HP Photosmart 612 HP Photosmart 620 HP Photosmart 635 HP Photosmart 715 HP Photosmart 720 HP Photosmart 735 HP Photosmart C20 HP Photosmart C30 HP Photosmart C200 HP Photosmart C500
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

x x x x x x x x x x

Makernote starts with "HPKK"
FAULTY EXIF - No Next-IFD Pointer on EXIF IFD x x x x x x x x x x x x x Zero Length EXIF IFD, Makernote starts with "HP*" Uncompressed Exif thumbnail not decoded, and 3x FPXR APP2 Flashpix segments not decoded, Makernote starts with "00" Uncompressed Exif thumbnail not decoded, and 3x FPXR APP2 Flashpix segments not decoded, Makernote starts with "00" 2x weird APP3 segments full of HHHH 2x weird APP3 segments full of HHHH Olympus format makernote, but one tag (Digital Zoom) is not to EXIF standard (Rational should be 2 longs but is 2 shorts)

HP Photosmart C618

Camera HP Photosmart C812 HP Photosmart C850

HP Photosmart C912

HP Photosmart C935 HP Photosmart C945 HP Photosmart R707 HP Photosmart R607 JVC GC-QX3HD JVC GC-QX5HD Kodak CX4200 Kodak CX4210 Kodak Easyshare CX4230 Zoom Kodak CX4300 Kodak CX4310 Kodak Easyshare CX6200 Kodak CX6230 Kodak CX6330 Zoom Kodak CX7220 Kodak Easyshare CX7300 Kodak CX7330 Kodak CX7430 Zoom Kodak CX7530 Kodak DC20 Kodak DC25 Kodak DC50 Kodak DC120

x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Comment Makernote Coding Konica/Minolta Type 5 ICC Profile not Decoded x Minolta Thumbnail pointer and Camera x Konica/Minolta Type 5 Settings corrupt Minolta Thumbnail pointer corrupt, ICC x Konica/Minolta Type 5 Profile not decoded x Konica/Minolta Type 5 Makernote empty Makernote empty x Konica/Minolta Type 5
Makernote and Print Image Matching Info are empty

x x x x x x x x x x x x

x Konica/Minolta Type 5 x Konica/Minolta Type 5
Konica/Minolta Type 5 ICC profile not decoded Konica/Minolta Type 5 Konica/Minolta Type 5 Konica/Minolta Type 5 Konica/Minolta Type 5 Konica/Minolta Type 5 Konica/Minolta Type 5 Konica/Minolta Type 5

x Kyocera

Camera Kyocera Finecam L4V Kyocera Finecam L30 Kyocera Finecam M400R Kyocera Finecam M410R Kyocera Finecam S3 (Yashica Finecam S3) Kyocera Finecam S3L Kyocera Finecam S3R Kyocera Finecam S3x Kyocera Finecam S4 Kyocera Finecam S5 Kyocera Finecam S5R Kyocera Finecam SL300R Kyocera Finecam SL400R Kyocera Samurai 2100DG Leica Digilux Leica Digilux 1 Leica Digilux 2 Leica Digilux 4.3 Leica Digilux Zoom Nikon Coolpix 300 Nikon Coolpix 700 Nikon Coolpix 775 Nikon Coolpix 800 Nikon Coolpix 880 Nikon Coolpix 885 Nikon Coolpix 900 Nikon Coolpix 950 Nikon Coolpix 990 Nikon Coolpix 995 Nikon Coolpix 2000 Nikon Coolpix 2100 Nikon Coolpix 2500 Nikon Coolpix 3100 Nikon Coolpix 3200
Makernote Coding x Kyocera
x Kyocera x Kyocera x Kyocera
Kyocera Kyocera Kyocera Kyocera
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Empty APP1 segment x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Nikon Type 1 Fujifilm Nikon Type 1 Nikon Type 2 Nikon Type 2 Nikon Type 1 Nikon Type 1 Nikon Type 2 Nikon Type 2 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 2 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 3
Camera Nikon Coolpix 3500 Nikon Coolpix 3700 Nikon Coolpix 4300 Nikon Coolpix 4500 Nikon Coolpix 5000 Nikon Coolpix 5400 Nikon Coolpix 5700 Nikon Coolpix 8700 Nikon Coolpix SQ Nikon D1 with Nikkor 28mm-105mm F3.5-4.5D Nikon D1H Nikon D1X with 28-105mm F3.5-4.5 Nikon D2H with VR 70-200 mm F2.8 G Nikon D70 with kit 18-70mm Nikon D100 with 24-85mm Olympus C-1 (D-100) Olympus C-21 Olympus C-50 Zoom (X-2) Olympus C-60 Zoom (X-3) Olympus C-700 UZ Olympus C-720 UZ Olympus C-730 UZ Olympus C-740 UZ Olympus C-750 UZ Olympus C-765 UZ Olympus C-770 UZ Olympus C-2000 Zoom Olympus C-2020 Zoom Olympus C-2040 Zoom Olympus C-2100 UZ Olympus C-2500 L Olympus C-3000 Zoom Olympus C-3020 Zoom (C-3100 Zoom) Olympus C-3030 Zoom
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Makernote Coding Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 2 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 2 Nikon Type 2 Nikon Type 2 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 3 Nikon Type 3 Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus Olympus