Epson PhotoPC 650 User Manual page 136

Your picture is too dark (underexposed).
You may need to use the flash. Make sure the setting is
not flash off.
If you're using the flash, make sure your subject is
between 3.2 and 9.8 feet away.
Use HotShots to adjust the picture's brightness and
contrast as described Chapter 7.
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 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 HotShots to adjust the picture's brightness as
described in Chapter 7.
9-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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.
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 9-1.
The area captured in the photo is different from what you
saw in the viewfinder.
Make sure you look straight through the viewfinder.
Keep in mind that the area visible through the
viewfinder is slightly smaller than the area captured in
the photo.
If you're taking a close-up or macro mode picture, use
the LCD monitor.