Epson PhotoPC 700 User Manual page 174

If you're using the macro mode to take a close-up photo,
be sure to provide adequate lighting for your subject,
since the camera's smallest aperture setting (F8) is
automatically selected 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.
Use Image Expert to adjust the picture's brightness as
described on page 7-3.
Try using the camera's manual exposure control.
Part of your picture is missing.
Make sure you're not blocking the lens with your finger,
hand strap, clothing, or other object.
12-10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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.
The wrong date and/or time are displayed on your pictures.
Whenever you change the batteries in your camera you
need to reset the clock. You can use the LCD screen
Settings menu or set the camera's clock from your
computer. See Chapters 1 and 8 for more information.
Your pictures don't look as good as they used to.
Your camera's lens may be dirty or dusty. Try cleaning it
by following the instructions on page 12-1.