Epson PC L-41 Bedienungsanleitung

User’s Guide

Introduction 10Storing the battery❏ When not using this product for a long period, remove the battery and store it separately.❏ Do not store the batte

Introduction 11Using the LCD monitor❏ The LCD monitor on this product may contain a few small bright or dark spots. These are normal and do not mean t

Getting Started 12Chapter 1Getting StartedThis chapter identifies the items included with your camera, describes the parts of the camera, and tells yo

Getting Started 13Camera Parts and Their FunctionSee “Camera buttons” on page 15 for more information.Front/top viewShutter buttonMode dialUSB lightSp

Getting Started 14Bottom/rear viewBack viewConnector coverUSB connectorAC adapter connectorBattery/memory card coverTripod mountIndicator lightsZoom b

Getting Started 15Camera buttonsName FunctionMode dial Switch camera modes by turning this dial. Shutter button Take a photo.Print button Print photos

Getting Started 16Camera lightsOK button Confirm the currently selected setting or menu item.DISP button Turn the LCD screen and settings display on o

Getting Started 17Installing the Battery You can use either a CR-V3 battery, like the one included with the camera, or two AA batteries. 1. To open th

Getting Started 183. To close the battery/memory card cover, press it down, then slide it back into place.wWarning:Do not carry loose batteries in you

Getting Started 19Installing and Removing Memory CardsYou can take pictures and save them in the camera without a memory card. However, you can store

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Getting Started 20To install a memory card:1. Make sure the camera is turned off.1. To open the battery/memory card cover, slide it to the right until

Getting Started 213. To close the battery/memory card cover, press it down, then slide it back into place.To remove a memory card:1. Make sure the cam

Getting Started 22Note:You can protect the data in the memory card by sliding the lock lever on the side of the card. This prevents you from deleting

Getting Started 23Making the Initial SettingsWhen you turn on the camera the first time, you need to select your language and set the date and time. 1

Taking Photos 24Chapter 2Taking PhotosYour camera has several modes for taking pictures. Turn the dial on top of the camera to choose the mode you wan

Taking Photos 25Taking Photos Using the LCD ScreenYou can take photos while viewing the subject on the LCD screen in either automatic or manual modes.

Taking Photos 26Optical zoom❏ To zoom in on your subject, press the T (telephoto) button. ❏ To zoom out, press the W (wide-angle) button.Digital z

Taking Photos 27Controlling the FlashYou can change the flash setting by pressing the r Flash button. The flash mode changes each time you press the

Taking Photos 28Flash rangeThe flash range varies depending on the sensitivity setting. For automatic shooting, the flash range is 1.6 to 12 feet (wid

Taking Photos 294. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. The focus frame turns green and the focus is set. If you want to reframe your pictu

Contents 3ContentsIntroductionSafety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . .

Taking Photos 30Selecting the Scene ModeIn addition to the normal mode for taking pictures, two special scene modes are pre-programmed in the camera t

Taking Photos 31To select the Scene Mode, you need to use the manual photography mode and the Photography Menu as described below. 1. Turn the Mode di

Taking Photos 32Note:The total number of photos varies according to the quality, compression, amount of memory left on the memory card, and the shooti

Taking Photos 33Reading the LCD Screen IconsYou can confirm the status of the camera settings by the icons displayed on the LCD screen. Press the DISP

Taking Photos 34Exposure compensation (+2.0 to -2.0)Sensitivity (Auto, 100, 200, 400)White balance (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent

Taking Photos 35Taking Photos Using the Viewfinder OnlyTo save battery power, you can take photos using the viewfinder only, without the LCD screen.1.

Taking Photos 363. Press the shutter button halfway to set the focus, then press it all the way down. While the shutter button remains fully pressed,

Taking Photos 37Setting Light SensitivityYou can use the camera’s high sensitivity settings to take pictures indoors or in low-light situations withou

Taking Photos 38Setting Exposure CompensationYou can adjust the exposure to help control how much light falls on the camera’s CCD (light sensor). This

Taking Photos 39Recording VideosYou can record videos with sound using the video mode. The length of the video is limited only by the amount of storag

Contents 4Recording Videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Enabling the Quick View and Sound Memo Features . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Taking Photos 40Enabling the Quick View and Sound Memo FeaturesThe Quick View feature displays your picture for a few seconds after you take it. This

Taking Photos 41Adjusting Camera SettingsIn the SETUP mode, you can change settings such as Quick View, Sound Memo, and power save. Three Setup menus

Taking Photos 42SETUP mode settingsSetup Menu 1Setting items Description DefaultQk View/Sd Memo Enable the quick view and sound memo features.When Qk

Taking Photos 43Setup Menu 2Setting items Description DefaultFormat Format the camera’s memory or the memory card. —Reset All Reset all the camera’s s

Taking Photos 44Sound MenuSetting items Description DefaultSound Enable or disable the “beep” sound whenever you press a button. Three different sound

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 45Chapter 3Viewing and Managing Your PhotosThe LCD screen lets you play back your pictures individually or as a slide

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 46Viewing a slide show of your photosYou can use the playback menu to view a continuous slide show of your photos.1.

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 47Recording and Playing Sound MemosYou can record and play back sound memos for your photos while you view them on th

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 48Viewing Picture InformationYou can display information about a photo, such as the date and time it was taken, its q

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 49Selecting Photos for PrintingYou can use the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard to select photos for printi

Contents 5Running Printer Maintenance Programs . . . . . . 65Checking the ink level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Checking the print head noz

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 50Deleting PhotosYou can easily delete a photo displayed on the LCD screen. Playback Menu 1 also lets you delete a se

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 51Deleting all photosYou can delete all photos stored in the camera.1. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode.2. Press

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 52Copying Photos From the Camera to a Memory CardYou can copy photos from the camera’s internal memory to a memory ca

Viewing and Managing Your Photos 53To transfer photos using the PC cable:1. Make sure the camera is turned off.2. Locate the PC cable that came with t

Using PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) 54Chapter 4Using PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.)PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) lets you combine your photos with fun frames

Using PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) 55To take a picture with a frame:1. Turn the Mode dial to automatic or manual mode.2. Press the P.I.F. button.

Using PRINT Image Framer (P.I.F.) 56Deleting and Copying FramesYou can delete frames stored in the camera’s memory or on the memory card. You can also

Using Direct Print 57Chapter 5Using Direct PrintYou can print your photos directly from the camera to supported Epson printers using Epson 4 × 6 Premi

Using Direct Print 58Note:Future models may be added to the list of supported printers. Check the Epson web site at www.epson.com for more information

Using Direct Print 593. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera and connect the small end of the cable to the camera.Printing PhotosYou can

Introduction 6IntroductionYour new Epson® PhotoPC® L-410 is a compact digital camera that lets you capture all the special moments in your life and pr

Using Direct Print 60Printing the photo displayed on the LCD screenBefore you start, make sure your printer is set up and has ink installed. Load 4 ×

Using Direct Print 61Printing all your saved photos You can print all photos stored in the camera. Before you start, make sure your printer is set up

Using Direct Print 622. Turn on the printer and camera.3. Turn the Mode dial to playback mode, then press the button. The Print menu is displayed.

Using Direct Print 63Album printingYou can print several photos on one sheet of 4 × 6 inch paper (up to 4 photos on the Epson Stylus Photo R200 or up

Using Direct Print 64Making Print SettingsYou can make the following settings when printing images directly from the camera:❏ Printing with or without

Using Direct Print 65Running Printer Maintenance ProgramsYou can use the camera to check the ink level in the Epson Stylus Photo R200 printer. You can

Using Direct Print 66Checking the print head nozzles If your photos have light or dark lines or incorrect color, the print head nozzles may be clogged

Using Direct Print 67Cleaning the print head nozzlesIf your photos have light or dark lines or incorrect color, the print head nozzles may be clogged.

Using Direct Print 68Aligning the print headIf your photos look grainy or blurry or you see misaligned vertical lines or horizontal banding, you may n

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 69Chapter 6Maintenance and TroubleshootingMaintenanceTo keep your camera operating at its best, you should clean it th

Introduction 7Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions before using the camera, and keep this guide handy for later reference. Follow all war

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 70Clean the LCD screen with a soft dry cloth.Battery terminalsDo not use volatile chemicals such as alcohol, paint thi

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 71Problems and SolutionsCamera problemsThe camera has no powerCause What to doIs the battery installed correctly? Does

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 72Is the photo image number on the LCD monitor 0?This means the memory card (or internal memory) is full. Transfer the

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 73The camera takes too long to take a photoCause What to doDid you press the shutter button completely with one push?P

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 74The LCD screen displays vertical linesCause What to doDid you point the camera toward a bright light?When you use th

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 75Image problemsImages are out of focusCause What to doDid you operate the auto-focus correctly?Place the subject in t

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 76Is the exposure set to too dark or bright?Adjust the exposure compensation setting properly. See “Setting Exposure C

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 77Printing problemsA horizontal or vertical red line appears on the imageThe color in the image does not look rightThe

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 78List of Error MessagesError message DescriptionThis memory card is write-protected.The memory card is locked. Releas

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 79P.I.F. Frame does not exist or is unusable.The picture can’t be viewed because the link has been broken or the frame

Introduction 8❏ Never spill liquid onto this product.❏ If this product emits unusual noises, odors, or smoke, cancel the current operation and turn it

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 80This image cannot be printed. Images taken with another camera or saved on your computer may not print. Try printing

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 81Where to Get HelpEpson provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and auto

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 82To speak to a technical support representative, dial:❏ U.S.: (562) 276-4303, 6AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday throu

Specifications and Optional AC Adapter 83Appendix ASpecifications and Optional AC AdapterSpecificationsEffective pixels: 4.07 megapixelsImage recordin

Specifications and Optional AC Adapter 84Digital zoom: 2× or 3× zoom (maximum 9× zoom with simultaneous use of the optical zoom)Focus mode: Auto focus

Specifications and Optional AC Adapter 85External power source: Optional AC adapter (B867062)Dimensions(Height × Width × Depth):2.4 × 3.6 × 1.2 inches

Specifications and Optional AC Adapter 86Optional AC adapterUsing the AC adapterNote:Read any instructions provided with the AC adapter before using i

Specifications and Optional AC Adapter 872. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera and plug the adapter cable into the DC IN port on the c

Index 88IndexAAC adapter (optional)connector, 14specifications, 86using, 86Accessories, 81Album printing, 63Auto-flash setting, 27Automatic mode, 24Au

Index 89Cleaningcamera, 69print head, 67Close-up photos, 28Closing the battery/memory card cover, 18Compression, 31Computerconnecting the camera, 53co

Introduction 9❏ 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, pun

Index 90Flashbutton, 14, 15location, 13range, 28settings, 27Flash off setting, 27Formatting memory, 43Framesadding or changing, 55deleting and copying

Index 91MMacrobutton, 14, 15mode, 28Main features, 6Managing photosdeleting, 50viewing, 45Manual photography mode, 24Memory access light, 14, 16Memory

Index 92Photos (continued)selecting for printing, 49taking, 25 to 39PictureMate printer, 57Playback mode, 45Portrait mode, 30POWER button, 14, 15, 22P

Index 93RRed-eye, reducing, 27Removing the memory card, 21Reset All setting, 43Resolution, 26, 31SSafety instructions, 7 to 11Scene mode, 30Self-timer

Index 94UUnpacking the camera, 12USBcables, 12connector, 14light, 13, 16port, 53VVideosplaying, 46recording, 39Viewfinder, 14, 35Viewingphotos, 45prop