Epson PhotoPC 500 User Manual page 132

Use EPSON PhotoPC 500 imaging software to adjust the
picture's brightness and contrast.
If you're using the optional LCD monitor's Macro mode
to take a close-up photo, make sure you provide
adequate lighting for your subject. The camera's
aperture is automatically adjusted to its smallest
setting (F8) when in this mode.
Your picture is too light (overexposed)
If you're using the forced flash setting, it may be too
bright. Try setting the flash to Auto.
If you're facing a bright light source, you may need to
shoot your picture from a different angle.
If you're taking pictures in the snow or on the beach on
a sunny day, you may need to use an ND-filter. A 37
mm ND-4 camcorder filter should work. See page A-7
for more information.
Use PhotoPC 500 image editing software to adjust the
picture's brightness as described on page 8-2.
12-6 Caring for the Camera and Troubleshooting
People or animals in your picture appear to have red eyes.
Make sure you set your flash to red-eye reduction
mode when taking pictures of people or animals.
Part of your picture is missing.
Make sure you're not blocking the lens with your
finger, hand strap, clothing, or other object.
A horizontal or vertical red line appears on your picture.
Red lines are caused by glare. Avoid photographing
shiny surfaces that reflect excessive amounts of light
into your lens.
In bright light, you may need to use an ND-filter to
avoid glare. Try a 37 mm ND-4 camcorder filter.
The wrong date and/or time are displayed on your
pictures.
You need to connect the camera to your computer and
reset the camera's clock. See Chapter3 for instructions.
Whenever you change the batteries in your camera
you need to reset the clock.