Camera Range; The Image System; Taking Photos Using The Lcd Monitor - Epson PhotoPC L-400 Owner's Manual

CAMERA RANGE

When taking a photograph, you will want your subject to stand at least
50cm(19.6 inches) away.
When you want to photograph something that is 50cm use the MACRO
mode for better results. (See page 30.)
50cm (19.6 inches)

THE IMAGE SYSTEM

A brief description of how to take photos.

TAKING PHOTOS USING THE LCD MONITOR

You can use the LCD Monitor to compose the picture with automatic
focusing. The captured image will appear, then disappear.
CAUTION
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Be careful to avoid placing your fingers in front of the lens. Do not try to
extend or retract the lens manually. This may damage the mechanism.
Turn the DIAL SWITCH to PHOTO MODE.
P POWER button
1. Press the POWER button to turn the camera ON.
The lens will extend and the cover will open.
The picture will appear on the LCD screen.
Focal Point
2. Center the subject in the middle
of the focus frame of the LCD
monitor.
3. Press the SHUTTER button
halfway to set the focus.
When focus is set, the indicator
light turns steady and the focus
frame on the LCD monitor will
turn green a beep will sound.
When the picture is not in focus the
indicator light will flash and the
focus frame on the LCD monitor
will turn red. If this occurs, take
your finger off the shutter button
and try refocus the picture.
Please note that the picture will not
focus if your subject is closer than
50 cm. Use the MACRO mode. (See
page 30.)
4. Press the SHUTTER button fully to take the photo.
You will know the picture is recorded when you hear the shutter sound.
This sound may be turned off. (See page 47.)
5. Press the POWER button to turn the camera OFF when finished.
The lens will retract and the lens cover will close.
STANDARD OPERATION
Indicator light (green)
focus frame
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