Epson PhotoPC 3000Z User Manual page 179

When you take macro close-ups, make sure you have
adequate lighting. Using a tripod will help you capture
sharp pictures.
Make sure that your subject isn't moving and that you
hold the camera steady after you press the shutter button
(until the camera status light or photo capture light
starts flashing).
If you want to photograph a moving subject, try
increasing the shutter speed. See Chapter 5 for
information about how to change the shutter speed.
Make sure your flash is not set to flash off
When you focus on a nearby object, your picture's
background may appear blurry. Try changing your
focus.
Your picture is too dark (underexposed).
You may need to use the flash. Make sure the setting is
not flash off .
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
If you're using the flash, make sure your subject is within
the range of 14 feet for wide angle shots or 11 feet for
telephoto shots.
Use Image Expert to adjust the picture's brightness and
contrast. See your electronic Image Expert manual.
(Instructions for reading the manual are on page 9-5.)
Try adjusting the camera's exposure or sensitivity
settings (use the Manual user mode). See Chapter 5 for
details.
If you're taking pictures in the Manual user mode, look
. for the EV! warning that appears on your LCD screen
when you are taking pictures out of the ideal exposure
range. If you have trouble setting both the aperture and
shutter speed manually, try adjusting the aperture and
letting the camera choose the shutter speed with
Aperture Priority mode (see Chapter 5).
If you're using the macro mode to take a close-up photo,
be sure to provide adequate lighting for your subject.
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