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Viewing and Managing Your Photos

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Proof Sign-off:
ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda
T. Takahashi
S. Halvorson

R4CC960
User’s Guide

Rev. G

VIEW.FM

A5 size

10/12/04

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Print (

) icon with number of prints (displayed only when DPOF 

settings have been made)

Histogram display

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Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)

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Histogram

Highlight display

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Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)

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Highlight display

Framing guide display

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Framing guide

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Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)

Detailed information display

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Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)

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Date and time of photo

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File name (file number and format)

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Image solution

Summary of Contents for R-D

Page 1: ...R Proof Sign off ABE S Yamamoto H Honda T Takahashi S Halvorson R4CC960 User s Guide Rev G FRONT FM A5 size 10 12 04 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...ration s operating and maintenance instructions Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original Epson Products or Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from electromagnetic interference ...

Page 3: ...t mount lenses 16 Removing M Bayonet mount lenses 17 Mounting L mount lenses 17 Removing L mount lenses 18 Setting Up Your Camera 19 Turning the power on 19 Setting the date and time 19 Setting the date format 20 Setting the language 20 Power save timer settings 21 Assigning a function to the USER button 21 Confirming the current settings 21 Resetting the default settings 22 Releasing the Shutter ...

Page 4: ...ints DPOF Setting 39 Chapter 4 Using the LCD Display How to Use the LCD Display 40 Menu structure 40 Chapter 5 Using the RAW Data Processing Software Overview 43 System Requirements 43 Installing the Software 44 EPSON PhotoRAW 44 EPSON RAW Plug In 44 Starting the Software 45 EPSON PhotoRAW 45 EPSON RAW Plug In 45 Finding More Information 45 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Ca...

Page 5: ...TOC A5 size 10 12 04 R Proof Sign off ABE S Yamamoto H Honda T Takahashi S Halvorson Viewfinder indicators 51 Internal clock 51 Power supply 51 Battery charger 51 Performance 52 File size of photos 52 About Optional Accessories 52 Index ...

Page 6: ...warnings and instructions marked on this product and the options Warnings Cautions and Notes wWarnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury cCautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your product When using the camera Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product Do not insert objec...

Page 7: ...y is swallowed seek medical treatment immediately Use only an Epson Li ion battery for this camera as specified in this manual Do not use the battery that comes with this product for other devices To protect against short circuiting do not remove the outside sleeves of the battery Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use it near water Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity Do n...

Page 8: ... accordance with local laws For North America and Canada Users When using the battery charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS wWarning Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using this product as misuse could result in personal injury from fire explosion leakage overheating or electric shock These safety and operating instructions should be kept for future reference Use only the ...

Page 9: ...d into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Neverdisassemble modify orattemptto repairthebattery charger by yourself except as specifically explained in this guide Do not use power outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Do not use power outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that may cause voltage fluctuations Avoid using outlets on ...

Page 10: ...5 Introduction L Proof Sign off ABE S Yamamoto H Honda T Takahashi S Halvorson R4CC960 User s Guide Rev G INTRO FM A5 size 10 12 04 ...

Page 11: ...chemical cleaners When storing maintaining or transporting the camera Do not store this product outdoors Do not store this product near water Do not store this product in a location subject to high temperature or humidity Do not store this product in a location subject to rapid changes in temperature or humidity Do not store this product in a location subject to direct sunlight or strong light sou...

Page 12: ...try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment inte...

Page 13: ... unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity productionandtestingonastatisticalbasisasrequiredby47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 thisdevice may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interfer...

Page 14: ...Getting Started Unpacking Your Camera Make sure that your camera box contains all of the items shown below Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 0 may not be included in some countries Camera body Lens cap Li ion battery Strap Battery charger Power cord for battery charger User s guide CD ROM EPSON PhotoRAW EPSON RAW Plug In Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 0 ...

Page 15: ...mera Parts LCD display Lens release button AE lock button Accessory shoe Front view Top view Frame selector lever JOG dial X contact Shutter button Back view Photo quality WB lever USER button CANCEL button ENTER button MENU button LCD button Shutter charge lever Shutter speed ISO speed dial Status gauge Power switch SD card access LED Lock release button ...

Page 16: ...y Displays a menu screen or photos Shutter button Half release Press the shutter button halfway down todisplaythe optimalshutterspeed i e optimal exposure value in the viewfinder Also pressing this button halfway in playback mode or Power Save Timer mode returns the camera to picture taking mode Full release Press this button fully down to take a photo Status gauge Four needles display information...

Page 17: ... the camera 2 Lace the strap end through the holes in the protective pad and the metal ring 3 Lace the strap end through the two plastic fasteners 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the other end of the strap Using the Battery Charging the battery Your camera comes with a lithium ion battery EU 85 Be sure to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or after long periods of disuse It ta...

Page 18: ...mp turns off After charging the battery unplug the battery charger s plug from the outlet Note The charging time for the battery may differ depending on the temperature or the battery s remaining charge During charging the red lamp indicates the following status Inserting the battery Your camera uses the lithium ion battery EU 85 provided Only use an Epson Li ion EU 85 battery with the camera On I...

Page 19: ...d You cannot take photos unless an SD memory card is installed in your camera cCaution Make sure the memory card has no dirt or dust on the terminal If the terminal is dirty you may not be able to write to or read from the card Never insert or remove a memory card while the SD card access LED is on Doing so may cause data in the card to be lost or damaged Avoid using or storing the card in direct ...

Page 20: ...a on the card is erased including those locked with the camera s lock function While formatting an SD memory card do not take the card out of the camera The write protect tab The memory card is equipped with a write protect tab to prevent accidental loss of data When this tab is in the locked position photos on the memory card are locked and cannot be deleted or overwritten Installing a memory car...

Page 21: ...The optional M Bayonet adapter ring is not available in all countries cCaution Some M L mount lenses cannot be used because of the structure of the camera For example lenses with external dimensions exceeding 20 5 mm cannot be used with this camera Lenses that cannot be used include HOLOGON 15 mm F8 SUPER ANGULON 21 mm F3 4 SUPER ANGULON 21 mm F4 ELMARIT 28 mm F2 8 earliest model F2 Dual Range SUM...

Page 22: ...o while pressing down the lens release button 2 Pull the lens straight out of the mount Mounting L mount lenses Note When you install an L mount lens you need an optional M Bayonet adapter ring There are three sizes of M Bayonet adapter rings and any one of them can be used For more information on mounting an M Bayonet adapter ring on the camera body see the M Bayonet adapter ring manual 1 Mount a...

Page 23: ...the lens mount screw with that of the M Bayonet adapter ring and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks cCaution Be careful not to tighten the lens too tightly Removing L mount lenses 1 Turn the lens all the way counterclockwise and pull the lens straight out 2 Remove the M Bayonet adapter ring from the camera Note For details about removing M Bayonet adapter rings see the manual provided with th...

Page 24: ...urrent date month day and year and time hours and minutes on the LCD monitor Once these settings are made the camera automatically records the date and time each time an image is taken Note If you remove the battery from the camera the date and time settings will be erased approximately two days after the time the camera was last used After changing the battery make sure that the date and time is ...

Page 25: ...sing the JOG dial and press the ENTER button The Date Format screen appears For details on using the menu see Basic Setup menu on page 42 2 Select your desired display format for the year month and date using the JOG dial 3 Press the ENTER button The Date Format setting is saved and the screen returns to the Basic Setup menu Setting the language You can select a language for messages or menus disp...

Page 26: ...o the USER button You can assign one of the following functions to the USER button Delete Lock Magnify Print Settings current settings and Film Delete is the default setting 1 Use the JOG dial to select Assign User Button in the Camera Settings menu and press the ENTER button For details on using the menu see Camera Settings menu on page 41 2 Use the JOG dial to select a function to be assigned an...

Page 27: ... the Camera Settings menu Releasing the Shutter Full and half release The shutter button has the following two step function Focusing To focus on a subject such as a group of people rotate the focus ring on the lens Note Center your eye in the viewfinder to help you focus When vertical lines appear in the subject turn the focus ring until the lines merge Setting Default Color Color Film Standard D...

Page 28: ... gauge indicates the number of remaining photos 0 to 500 When an SD card is not installed in the camera or an error occurs the needle indicates E Note Although 500 is shown on the meter as the maximum number the actual maximum number of remaining photos is 999 Photo Quality The short needle on the right side of the status gauge indicates the photo quality setting N Normal 2240 1488 pixels H High 3...

Page 29: ...er to the Q position 2 Rotate the JOG dial to select your desired photo quality The selected photo quality is indicated on the status gauge the short needle on the right side of the gauge For details see About the Status Gauge on page 23 3 Return the Photo quality WB lever to the center position Setting White Balance The white balance function adjusts the camera for different kinds of lighting It ...

Page 30: ... Photo quality WB lever to the center position Setting ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light You can change the light sensitivity for a specific purpose and time manually or let the camera select it automatically Follow the steps below to select ISO sensitivity manually 1 Pull up on the shutter speed dial ISO speed dial as shown 2 Rotate the ISO speed d...

Page 31: ...re is taken Note When you set NR Noise Reduction to Hi High in the Film Settings screen and set the exposure at more than 2 seconds noise reduction is automatically performed after taking a photo While the noise reduction is being performed do not turn the power off until the SD card access light goes out If you turn the power off before the noise reduction procedure is complete the image is saved...

Page 32: ...et exposure and press the AE lock button The exposure is locked and remains locked while the AE lock button is held 2 Continue to press down on the AE lock button and press the shutter button You can reposition the subject in the viewfinder without affecting the exposure setting A picture is taken with the exposure set when you pressed the AE lock button Note Exposure is not locked even if you pre...

Page 33: ...To avoid blurring set the shutter speed faster than 1 sec focal length If you set a slow shutter speed a tripod is recommended B Bulb shooting mode Use bulb shooting mode when you need to take pictures at night or in low light conditions This mode keeps the shutter open 1 Rotate the shutter speed dial to B 2 Rotate the aperture ring to select the desired value 3 Pull back on and release the shutte...

Page 34: ...utter button all the way down to take a photo Note You can also set the aperture automatically For details see Setting Auto Exposure Aperture on page 26 Selecting a Frame You can select 28 mm 35 mm and 50 mm frames Turn the frame selector lever to the frame appropriate for the focal length of the lens you re using The parallax is automatically corrected The frame setting is displayed in the viewfi...

Page 35: ...election is displayed 3 Use the JOG dial to select the setting s you want and press the ENTER button You can select Edge Enhance Saturation Tint Contrast and NR Noise Reduction for each film type 4 Use the JOG dial to select Lo Me or Hi then pressthe ENTER button 5 Repeat step 3 and 4 to make additional changes 6 When you re done select Finish and press the ENTER button The new values are saved an...

Page 36: ...se the JOG dial to highlight On or Off and press the ENTER button The new setting is saved and the screen returns to the Basic Setup menu Calibrating the Needles on the Status Gauge You can check the number of remaining photos photo quality remaining battery power and white balance using the status gauge on the top of the camera There are 4 needles on the gauge If any of these needles becomes inac...

Page 37: ...le is moved by increments of one each time you press the ENTER button 4 Repeat step 3 until the needle returns to its original position 5 Select Finish and press the ENTER button 6 To calibrate another needle repeat steps 2 to 5 When you re done select Finish and press the ENTER button The settings are saved and the screen returns to the Camera Settings menu Needle Function E long needle at the to...

Page 38: ...it clockwise or counterclockwise Standard display default setting General information display Histogram display Highlight display Framing guide display Detailed information display 4 photo display Note When viewinga photo in playback modeforthe first time thephoto is displayed in standard display The next time you return to playback mode the photo is displayed in the last selected display style Di...

Page 39: ...ibes the information provided in each of the display modes Standard display Number of current photo total number of images 9999 maximum General information display Number of current photo total number of images 9999 maximum Date and time of photo File number Photo quality Lock icon displayed only when the image is locked Indicates you can magnify or shrink a photo by rotating the JOG dial clockwis...

Page 40: ...stogram display Number of current photo total number of images 9999 maximum Histogram Highlight display Number of current photo total number of images 9999 maximum Highlight display Framing guide display Framing guide Number of current photo total number of images 9999 maximum Detailed information display Number of current photo total number of images 9999 maximum Date and time of photo File name ...

Page 41: ...Photos in a Slide Show You can play back images in an automatic slide show with an interval of about 3 seconds between images 1 Press the MENU button in playback mode The Main menu is displayed 2 Use the JOG dial to select Slide Show and press the ENTER button 3 Use the JOG dial to select the direction for viewing the slide show When you rotate the JOG dial clockwise in the raised position the sli...

Page 42: ...reen and press the ENTER button Note You cannot delete a locked images displayed with the lock icon For details see Locking Images on page 38 When an SD memory card is locked the message Cannot delete The SD card is write protected is displayed Remove the card from the camera then unlock the card and try again Formatting a memory card Format a memory card when you want to erase all the data on the...

Page 43: ...layed 2 Use the JOG dial to select Lock then press the ENTER button The Lock menu is displayed 3 Select Lock all images and press the ENTER button All the images in the SD memory card are locked cCaution When you format an SD memory card all the data on the card is erased including locked images Unlocking all images To unlock all images in the SD memory card raise the JOG dial and select Unlock al...

Page 44: ...d You can print with DPOF settings when using a printer and application that support the DPOF standard Also in some countries you will find digital photo labs that support DPOF and can print using the settings in your DPOF file 1 Press the MENU button in playback mode The Main menu is displayed 2 Use the JOG dial to select Print Order then press the ENTER button 3 Select Set DPOF for one or Set DP...

Page 45: ...n or try to use the camera while it is open Do not attempt to lift the camera by the LCD display Note When you turn the power switch on while the LCD display is inverted toward you the camera enters playback mode When you perform one of the following in playback mode the LCD display turns off and the camera returns to picture taking mode Press the LCD button Press the shutter button halfway down I...

Page 46: ...or function To use the JOG dial in the raised position pull it up as shown below Function Description Delete Delete 1 image or Delete all images Magnify Max 9 4 times for JPEG images with 3008 2000 pixels Max 2 times for RAW images Display position can be moved vertical horizontal Lock Lock Unlock 1 image Lock all images or Unlock all images Print Order Set DPOF for one Set DPOF for all 0 99 or Vi...

Page 47: ...ted on the status gauge Initialize Settings Resets the current settings except date and time settings to their default values Function Description Function Description Time and Date Sets the date year month and day and time hours and minutes Date Format Selects date display format from the following YYYY MM DD default setting MM DD YYYY DD MM YYYY Power Save Timer Selects the length of time before...

Page 48: ...PhotoRAW Process ERF EPSON RAW File files provided from DSC Digital Still Camera in a batch using optional parameters EPSON RAW Plug In Used with Adobe Photoshop 7 Photoshop CS or Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 0 to display ERF EPSON RAW File files on these applications Windows OS Microsoft Windows 98 98 Second Edition Me 2000 Professional XP Home Edition XP Professional Hardware Pentium III 1 GHz or ...

Page 49: ... For Windows users The EPSON Installer Program dialog box appears automatically Note To install the EPSON RAW Plug In you need administrator privileges If the EPSON Installation Program dialog box does not appear click the CD ROM icon and then select Open from the File menu Then double click EPSETUP EXE For Macintosh users Double click Ins EPSON RAW Plug In icon inside the EPSON folder Note Whenth...

Page 50: ...tton Note When the EPSON RAW Plug In does not start automatically even if you select an ERF file select Open As from the File menu and select EPSON RAW Plug In from the Open as drop down list Then select your desired ERF file You cannot select an ERF file from a subfolder For Macintosh Start Adobe Photoshop 7 Adobe Photoshop CS or Adobe Photoshop Elements 2 0 and open the ERF file you want to proc...

Page 51: ...mage to the camera from battery leaks or corrosion Store the camera in its case Do not store the camera in the following locations Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight for example on a car dashboard Near sources of bright light or high humidity Near sources of heat or in a closed car In areas with excessive dirt or dust Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields Troubl...

Page 52: ...e Epson Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information Product information Answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Latest versions of Epson product drivers Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http www epson com hk Technical Support Hotline You can also contact our technical staff at the followi...

Page 53: ...n Rangefinder Digital Camera R D1 Product serial number located on the camera body Proof of purchase such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer configuration and operating system version Description of the problem You can purchase manuals and accessories from Epson at 800 873 7766 or visit www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral For users...

Page 54: ... Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EN60950 EN55022 Class B EN55024 Dimensions and weight Height 88 5 mm 3 54 inches Width 142 mm 5 68 inches Depth 39 5 mm 1 58 inches Weight Approx 590 g 1 3 lb Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Storage 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Humidity without condensation Operating 30 to 80 Storage 10 to 80 Memory card SD memory card Up to 1GB Power sources Lithi...

Page 55: ...b Flash Synchronous 1 125 sec or less Supported only in synchronized shooting Metering TTL screen surface direct actual aperture center weighted averaged metering Exposure control Aperture priority auto exposure manual LCD display Type 2 low temperature polysilicon color LCD 235K pixels Status gauge Indicates current status of the following number of remaining photos photo quality remaining batter...

Page 56: ... conditions 2 Up to about 360 shots compliant with the CIPA standard Shooting conditions 1 Shooting 6 pictures per minute at a regular interval then turning the camera off for one minute before turning it on again and repeating this procedure Flash is off shutter speed is set to 1 250 ISO is set to 200 image size is set to N JPEG 2240 1488 pixels and WB is set to Sunny Shooting conditions 2 Turnin...

Page 57: ...n A A A A A A A A A A Performance File size of photos About Optional Accessories The following options are available for the camera Lithium ion battery Model EU 85 Photo quality Compression ratio Average file size 2240 1488 JPEG Locked at 1 4 about 1 5MB 3008 2000 JPEG Locked at 1 4 about 3MB CCD RAW Non compressive about 10MB ...

Page 58: ...7 Current settings 21 Customer support 47 D Date and time settings 19 Date format 20 Default settings 22 Delete deleting all images 37 deleting an image 37 Display icons 33 Display style 33 4 photo display 35 detailed information display 35 Framing guide display 35 general information display 34 highlight display 35 histogram display 35 standard display 34 DPOF 39 E ENTER button 10 EPSON PhotoRAW ...

Page 59: ...tch 10 11 PRINT image matching 50 R RAW 24 S SD card access LED 10 11 SD memory card formatting 15 37 installing 14 removing 16 write protect switch 15 Setting brightness of the LCD display 38 date and time 19 date format 20 language 20 power save timer 21 white balance 24 Shutter button 10 full release 22 half release 22 Shutter charge lever 10 11 Shutter speed dial 10 11 26 Slide show 36 Softwar...

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