Epson PhotoPC 550, User Manual

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9-6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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Make sure you hold the camera steady and your subject
isn’t moving.
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In low lighting conditions, try using a tripod to hold the
camera steady. See page 2-9 for instructions.
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If you want to take a picture of a moving subject, you
can increase the shutter speed while the camera is
connected to your computer. For more information, see
Chapter 7.
Your picture is too dark (underexposed).
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Lighting conditions may be too dark for the camera’s
range.
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Use Image Expert to adjust the picture’s brightness and
contrast as described in Chapter 7.
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If you’re using the macro mode to take a close-up
picture, 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).
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If you’re facing a bright light source, you may need to
shoot your picture from a different angle.
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Use Image Expert to adjust the picture’s brightness as
described in Chapter 7.
Part of your picture is missing.
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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.
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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.
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Whenever you change the batteries in your camera you
need to reset the clock. You can set the camera’s clock
from your computer. See Chapter 7 for more
information.
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