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Contents
Introduction Turning the power on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the date and time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Setting the date format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Setting the language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Power save timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 Assigning a function to the USER button . . . . . . . . . . 21
FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users . . . . . . 7 Confirming the current settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Resetting the default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Releasing the Shutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 1 Getting Started Full and half-release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Focusing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Unpacking Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camera Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures
Attaching the Strap to Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 About the Status Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting Photo Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Inserting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Setting White Balance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installing and Removing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Setting ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting Auto Exposure (Aperture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Setting Manual Exposure (Shutter Speed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Mounting and Removing a Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 B (Bulb) shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Mounting M (Bayonet) mount lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Manually Locking the Aperture Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Removing M (Bayonet) mount lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Selecting a Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mounting L mount lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Selecting Color or Monochrome Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Removing L mount lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Selecting Image Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting Up Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the Flash Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Numbering Your Photos Sequentially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 EPSON RAW Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Calibrating the Needles on the Status Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Starting the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
EPSON PhotoRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos EPSON RAW Plug-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Finding More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Viewing Photos on the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Viewing the previous or next photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Switching between display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Viewing Your Photos in a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Cleaning the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Deleting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Storing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Formatting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Locking Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Locking an image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 For users in Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Locking all images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 For users in North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Unlocking all images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 For users in Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
LCD Brightness Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Appendix A Appendix
Setting Number of Prints (DPOF Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Standards and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 4 Using the LCD Display Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Lithium-ion battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
How to Use the LCD Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Chapter 5 Using the RAW Data Processing Software General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Image format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Optic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Display functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Interface (external connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
EPSON PhotoRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Viewfinder indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Internal clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
File size of photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
About Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Index
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Introduction
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Main Features
Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.
The main features of the camera are described below.
The worlds first rangefinder digital camera.
w Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Capable of mounting existing lenses. The EM mount allows you to
use most standard lenses such as Leica M/L mount lenses.
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Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
Provides accurate framing using parallax auto compensation. product.
Provides constantly stable focus with a bright rangefinder.
Supports CCD-RAW data, saved in ERF (EPSON RAW File)
When using the camera
format. Data can be processed using the EPSON PhotoRAW or Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product.
EPSON RAW Plug-In applications provided. Do not insert objects into any openings.
Note: Do not touch the components inside this product unless instructed
Do not expose the camera to severe impact; doing so may cause to do so in the user documentation. Never force this products
malfunctions especially while the camera is operating. components into place. Although this product is designed to be
We strongly recommend you back up files stored on the HDD to another sturdy, rough handling can damage it.
storage device periodically. Protect the camera from rapid temperature change.
Epson is not liable for any problems resulting from the loss or corruption Never spill liquid onto this product.
of data on the HDD. If this product emits unusual noises, odors, or smoke, cancel the
current operation and turn it off immediately. Remove the battery
from the product. Contact our Customer Support.
Safety Instructions To prevent fire or electric shock, do not cover this product with a
blanket or other covering that may give off a static electric shock.
Read all of these instructions before using this product, and keep this
guide handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this product or its
marked on this product and the options. options to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or explosion, do not use this product where
flammable or volatile gas is stored.
Do not use this product outdoors during a thunderstorm.
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Do not use this product after moving it from a cold to warm Do not use the battery that comes with this product for other
environment, or vice-versa. Condensation may form on electronic devices.
parts. To protect against short-circuiting, do not remove the outside
To prevent possible injury, do not take flash pictures in close sleeves of the battery.
proximity to anyones eyes. Do not handle the battery with wet hands or use it near water.
Do not insert your finger into the camera or EM mount. Do not expose the battery to water or high humidity.
If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD monitor leaks Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or short-circuit the
out and gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and battery.
water. If it gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. Do not expose the battery to heat, fire, or water.
When connecting this product to a computer or other device with Do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way.
a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each Do not charge the battery on battery chargers other than the one
connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in provided with this product.
the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the
Do not charge the battery near open flame or in very hot locations.
cable.
Keep the battery away from heat sources.
When using the strap Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal objects
that could short-circuit it, such as coins or keys.
Do not swing the camera about. This can damage the camera or
other objects, or cause injury. Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the battery.
Do not pull or tighten the strap too much when wearing it; this can Do not touch battery terminals.
cause serious injury. Keep the battery away from open flame.
Keep the strap away from children. If overheating, discoloration, distortion, a strange smell or any
other abnormal situations occur, remove the battery from this
When using the battery product and do not use it.
Follow the precautions below when using the battery as mishandling Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
it may cause injury. If charging has not finished after the regular charging time, stop
If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse charging.
the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical Do not place the battery into a high-pressured container or a
treatment. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment microwave oven.
immediately. Do not insert the battery into power outlets or other power sources,
Use only an Epson Li-ion battery for this camera, as specified in such as cigarette lighters.
this manual. Charge the battery before using it. The battery is not fully charged
when you purchase it.
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When storing the battery For North America and Canada Users:
When not using this device for a long period, remove the battery This mark indicates that the battery will be recycled by
from this product and store it separately. RBRC. When you dispose of the battery, contact RBRC.
Do not store the battery where temperature or humidity is very
high.
Store the battery out of childrens reach. When using the battery charger
Discharge the battery completely before storing it for a long time.
When not using the battery for a long time, charge the battery and IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
then discharge it completely about once a year during storage.
Warning:
When disposing of the battery w Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using
this product, as misuse could result in personal injury from fire,
Before disposing of the battery, make sure you discharge it completely.
explosion, leakage, overheating, or electric shock.
Warning:
w Be sure to completely cover both ends of the battery with tape to
prevent combustion or explosion when disposing of it.
These safety and operating instructions should be kept for future
reference.
Use only the Epson battery charger provided to charge the Epson
Do not dispose of the battery as ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose
Li-ion battery Model EU-85. Never attempt to charge other types
of it in a collection or recycle box in accordance with local laws.
of batteries in this charger as they may explode, leak, overheat, or
For the Netherlands users: cause personal injury.
Do not dispose of the battery with ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of Do not charge primary (non-rechargeable) batteries.
it as small chemical waste in accordance with local laws, and the Do not handle the battery charger with wet hands or use it near
following Dutch Government Gazette 45, KCA Marking: water.
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze Do not expose the battery charger to water or high humidity.
leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als Use only the type of power source indicated on the battery
KCA. chargers label, and always supply power directly from a standard,
domestic power outlet with a power cord that meets the relevant
local safety standards.
For German users: Place the battery charger near an electrical outlet where the power
Do not dispose of the battery with ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of cord can be easily unplugged.
it in a recycle box in accordance with local laws. The battery charger is designed for use and provided with this
product. Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices
unless specified.
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The battery charger included is designed for use with this product. Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. Place the
Use of any other battery charger could result in fire, electric shock, battery charger in a location where people are unlikely to walk on
or injury. the power code, and the cord is not pinched by items placed upon
Use only a power source that meets the power requirements or against it.
indicated on the label attached to the product. If you are not sure If you cannot insert the plug into the power outlet, contact an
of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local electrician.
power company or contact our Customer Support. For US and Canadian users:
Make sure the total amperage of all devices plugged into the power Use the power cord provided or a 6 to 10 foot UL-approved type SPT-2
outlet does not exceed the power outlets ampere rating. or heavier type, 2 X 18 AWG cord with a 125 V 10 A plug and 125 V
If you plan to use this product in Germany, the building installation 7 A connector.
must be protected by a 16 amp circuit breaker to provide adequate
short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this
product.
Do not use a damaged or frayed battery charger.
If you use an extension cord with this product, make sure the total
amperage of all devices plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the cords ampere rating.
Never disassemble, modify, or attempt to repair the battery 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 the same circuit as photocopiers or air
conditioning systems that regularly switch on and off.
Position this products power cord so that it will not be stepped on
or run over.
Do not place any objects on the power cord or the battery charger.
Keep the power cord straight at the ends and at the points where
it enters the transformer.
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When using a memory card Do not store this product in a location subject to direct sunlight or
strong light sources.
Only memory cards designed for the products specifications can
be used. For United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore
The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type. users
Be sure to refer to the documentation included with your memory
card for details. Replace fuses only with fuses of the correct size and rating.
Do not remove the memory card while the power switch is on. For United Kingdom users
When using the LCD Safety information
Warning:
The LCD monitor on this product may contain a few small bright
or dark spots. These are normal and do not mean that your LCD
monitor is damaged in any way.
w Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage
corresponds to the supply voltage.
If the LCD monitor on this product is damaged, consult your Important:
dealer. The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance
If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD monitor on this to the following code:
product leaks out and gets onto your hands, wash them thoroughly Blue - Neutral
with soap and water. If it gets into your eyes, flush them Brown - Live
immediately with water. If discomfort or vision problems remain If you have to fit a plug:
after a thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately. As the colours of the mains lead of this appliance may not match coloured
Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the display. Do not use liquid or markings used to identify the terminals in a plug, please proceed as follows:
chemical cleaners. The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the
When storing, maintaining, or transporting the letter N.
The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the
camera
letter L.
Do not store this product outdoors. If damage occurs to the plug, replace the cord set or consult a qualified
Do not store this product near water. electrician.
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.
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WARNING
FCC Compliance Statement for United
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this
States Users equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may
cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause
a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
to unused interfaces.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, For Canadian users
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003
interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no
du Canada.
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause interference to radio and television DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and
more of the following measures. Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class
B Personal Computers:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver We: EPSON AMERICA, INC.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that Located at: MS 3-13
to which the receiver is connected 3840 Kilroy Airport Way
Long Beach, CA 90806
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
Telephone: (562) 290-5254
help
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Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein,

complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital
device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative 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
production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2.909
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Trade Name: EPSON
Type of Product: Digital Still Camera
Model: G911A
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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Unpacking Your Camera

Make sure that your camera box contains all of the items shown below.
Battery charger Power cord

(for battery charger)
Camera body Lens cap
Users guide CD-ROM

(EPSON PhotoRAW/EPSON RAW
Plug-In, Adobe Photoshop Elements
2.0*)
* Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 may not be included in some countries.
Li-ion battery Strap
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Camera Parts
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Front view Top view
Shutter button
1
Accessory shoe Status gauge
X contact
1
Lens release button 1
JOG dial Frame selector
lever
Power switch 1
Back view AE-lock button Shutter speed
Photo quality/WB lever Lock-release /ISO speed dial
button
1
Shutter charge
lever
1
SD card access LED
LCD button
1
MENU button
ENTER button 1
LCD display CANCEL button
USER button
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Status gauge Four needles display information about the

current settings (number of remaining photos,
X contact Used to mount an optional flash. photo quality, remaining battery power, and
white balance settings). For details, see
Lens release button Used to mount or remove lenses.
About the Status Gauge on page 23.
AE-lock button Locks exposure.
Accessory shoe Used to mount optional equipment such as a
flash or external viewfinder.
Photo quality/WB lever Sets photo quality or white balance.
JOG dial Navigates through the menus or photos
SD card access LED Indicates the following statuses of the SD card.
displayed on the LCD monitor. For details, see
On: accessing a memory card
Menu structure on page 40.
Flashing: a memory card error has occurred
Off: not accessing a memory card
Frame selector lever Sets a field angle for the finder.
LCD button Switches between picture-taking mode and
Shutter charge lever Winds up the shutter.
playback mode.
Power switch Switches the power on/off.
MENU button Displays the Main menu on the LCD monitor
(available in playback mode). Shutter speed /ISO Sets the shutter speed. Or pull this dial up and
speed dial rotate it to set the ISO sensitivity.
ENTER button Defines the selected item or settings (available
in playback mode). Lock-release button Unlocks the shutter speed dial.
CANCEL button Returns to the previous menu without making
any settings (available in playback mode).
USER button Performs the function previously assigned to it.
LCD display Displays a menu screen or photos.
Shutter button Half-release: Press the shutter button halfway

down to display the optimal shutter speed (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.
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3. Lace the strap end through the two plastic fasteners.

Attaching the Strap to Your Camera
Follow the steps below to attach the strap to the camera.
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1. Attach the protective pad and the metal ring to one side of the
camera.
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4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the other end of the strap. 1
2. Lace the strap end through the holes in the protective pad and the
metal ring.
Using the Battery 1
Charging the battery
Your camera comes with a lithium-ion battery (EU-85). Be sure to 1
charge the battery before using the camera for the first time or after long
periods of disuse. It takes about 3.5 hours to charge the battery when
no charge remains.
Follow the steps below to charge the battery.
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1. Connect the power cord that came with the camera to the battery 3. Take the battery out when the charge lamp turns off. After charging
charger, then plug it into a power outlet. the battery, unplug the battery chargers plug from the outlet.
Note:
2. Place the battery into the battery charger. The charging time for the battery may differ depending on the temperature
or the batterys remaining charge.
During charging, the red lamp indicates the following status:
On: Indicates the battery is charging.
Off: Indicates charging is complete or the battery is not fully seated
in the battery charger.
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.
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1. Make sure that the camera is off, and then open the battery cover Note:
To check the batterys remaining charge, see Remaining battery power
as shown below.
on page 23. 1
If you find that your battery has run out soon after recharging it a number
of times, make sure to discharge it completely before recharging it. Or, the
batterys service life has ended. In that case, replace it with a new battery. 1
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You cannot take photos unless an SD memory card is installed in your
camera.
c Caution:
Make sure the memory card has no dirt or dust on the terminal. If
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the terminal is dirty, you may not be able to write to or read from
2. Insert the battery.
Insert the battery into the camera until it clicks, making sure the
the card.
Never insert or remove a memory card while the SD card access
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orientation of the battery is correct. LED is on. Doing so may cause data in the card to be lost or
damaged.
Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight, or in places that 1
are extremely hot, humid, or dusty.
Keep the memory card slot cover closed while the memory card is
loaded. This protects the memory card and the slot from dust and
static; otherwise data on the memory card may be lost or damaged.
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malfunction. 1
To make sure you are using the memory card correctly, read the documentation
provided with the memory card. When using other devices with a memory card,
also read the documentation provided with those devices. 1
3. Close the battery cover.
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Formatting a memory card Installing a memory card

Format a memory card when you want to erase all the data on the card 1. Make sure that the SD memory access LED is off, and then open
or when you see a message on the LCD display instructing you to do so. the memory card cover.
Caution:
c The SD memory card must be formatted by your camera. Using an
SD memory card formatted by a different camera may cause read
or write errors. For details, see Formatting a memory card on
page 37.
When you format an SD memory card, all the data on the card is
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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 2. Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks.
on the memory card are locked and cannot be deleted or overwritten.
Write protect
tab
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Note:
When inserting the memory card, make sure the orientation of the memory
card is correct and insert the card until it clicks.
3. Close the memory card cover.
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Removing a memory card When you mount a collapsible lens, do not collapse the lens after
1. Make sure the SD memory access LED is off, and then open the
memory card cover.
mounting it. Collapsing the lens into the camera by force or
mounting the lens while it is collapsed may damage the camera or 1
the lens.
Caution:
c Never remove a memory card while the access light is on. Doing so may
cause data in the card to be lost or damaged.
Lenses that can be used but must not be collapsed include:
- HEKTOR 50 mm F2.5
- ELMAR 50 mm F3.5
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2. Push the memory card down until you hear a click. When you Even with the same lens, the image quality using this camera may
release your finger, the SD memory card pops out.
Note:
differ from that of an image taken with an analog camera.
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If the memory card is not ejected, push the memory card down again. Mounting M (Bayonet) mount lenses
3. Remove the memory card.
4. Close the memory card cover.
1. Match the red mark on the camera body with the red mark on the
lens-barrel.
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Mounting and Removing a Lens 1
You can use M (Bayonet) mount lenses on the camera. In addition, you
can also use L mount lenses by attaching the optional M-Bayonet
adapter ring. 1
Note:
The optional M-Bayonet adapter ring is not available in all countries.
Caution: 1
c Some M/L mount lenses cannot be used because of the structure of
the camera. For example, lenses with external dimensions Caution:
exceeding 20.5 mm cannot be used with this camera.
Lenses that cannot be used include:
c Do not insert your finger into the camera or EM mount.
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- HOLOGON 15 mm F8
- SUPER ANGULON 21 mm F3.4
- SUPER ANGULON 21 mm F4 1
- ELMARIT 28 mm F2.8 (earliest model)
-F2 (Dual Range SUMMICRON)
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2. Insert the lens and turn it clockwise until you hear a click. 2. Pull the lens straight out of the mount.
Removing M (Bayonet) mount lenses Mounting L mount lenses

1. Turn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go while pressing Note:
down the lens release button. 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 an optional M-Bayonet adapter ring together with its cover

onto the lens mount.
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2. Turn the M-Bayonet adapter ring clockwise, then remove the cover. Removing L mount lenses
1. Turn the lens all the way counterclockwise and pull the lens
straight out.
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3. Align the lens mount screw with that of the M-Bayonet adapter
ring, and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks.
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2. Remove the M-Bayonet adapter ring from the camera.
Note:
For details about removing M-Bayonet adapter rings, see the manual provided 1
with the M-Bayonet adapter ring.
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Caution: 1
c Be careful not to tighten the lens too tightly.
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Setting Up Your Camera To turn the power switch off, turn it to the off position.
Turning the power on Setting the date and time

1. Turn the power switch to the on position. When you turn on the camera the first time, you need to set the current
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 set
correctly. If necessary, set the date and time again.
You can change the settings later using the Basic Setup menu. For details,
see Basic Setup menu on page 42.
Follow the steps below to set the date and time.
When you turn your camera on, information about current settings 1. Turn the power switch on.
(number of remaining photos, photo quality, remaining battery 2. Invert the LCD display toward you and press the LCD button. The
power, and white balance settings) is indicated on the status gauge Time and Date screen is displayed on the LCD display.
on the top of the camera. For details, see About the Status Gauge For details about inverting the LCD monitor, see How to Use the
on page 23. LCD Display on page 40.
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3. Confirm that the year is highlighted, and rotate the JOG dial 2. Select your desired display format for the year, month, and date
clockwise or counterclockwise to change the year. using the JOG dial.
YYYY/MM/DD (default setting) Year/Month/Day

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Time and Date DD/MM/YYYY
MM/DD/YYYY
Day/Month/Year
Month/Day/Year
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2004 01 / 01
15 : 09
3. Press the ENTER button.
The Date Format setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic
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Setup menu.
Set Back Setting the language 1

You can select a language for messages or menus displayed on the LCD
Note: display.
When you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the value will increase. To decrease
the value, turn the JOG dial counterclockwise.
1. Select Language in the Basic Setup menu using the JOG dial, and 1
press the ENTER button. For details on using the menu, see Basic
4. Press the ENTER button. The year is set, and the month is Setup menu on page 42.
5.
highlighted.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish making all settings for date
2. Select the desired language using the JOG dial, and press the ENTER
button.
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and time.
The date and time setting is saved, and the screen returns to the
Basic Setup menu. 1
Language
Setting the date format
You can select display format for the date and time.
Japanese
French
English
German
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1. Select Date Format in the Basic Setup menu using the JOG dial, Italian Spanish
and press the ENTER button. The Date Format screen appears. For
details on using the menu, see Basic Setup menu on page 42.
Dutch T-Chinese
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The new setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic Setup Confirming the current settings
menu.
You can check the current settings on the LCD monitor.
Power save timer settings 1. Select Current Settings in the Camera Settings menu using the JOG
dial. For details on using the menu, see Camera Settings menu
If no operations are performed for a certain period when power is on, on page 41.
the LCD display turns off automatically and the camera enters Power
The Current Settings screen is displayed.
Save Timer mode to save battery power.
Note:
While the camera is in Power Save Timer mode, you can press any button to Current Settings
return to the previous mode. Date:2004/01/01 00:00
1. Select Power Save Timer in the Basic Setup menu using the JOG Color:Color
dial, and press the ENTER button. For details on using the menu, Film:Film 1
see Basic Setup menu on page 42. E = L , S = M ,T = H , C = L , N = L
2. Use the JOG dial to select the length of time before the camera enters Power Save Timer:5min
Power Save Timer mode, and press the ENTER button. Sequential Numbering:On
You can select 3 min., 5 min. (default setting), 10 min., or 20 min. USER Button:Delete
The new setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic Setup Back
menu.
2. After confirming the setting information, press the CANCEL
Assigning a function to the USER button button to return to the Camera Settings menu.
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, and press the
ENTER button.
The selected function is assigned to the USER button, and the screen
returns to the Camera Settings menu.
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Resetting the default settings

Releasing the Shutter
If necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings
to their factory defaults, as shown below.
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Full and half-release
Setting
Color
Default
Color
The shutter button has the following two-step function.
Half-release: When you press the shutter button halfway down, the
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optimal shutter speed (i.e., optimal exposure value) is
Film Standard
Date YYYY/MM/DD
displayed in the viewfinder. Also, pressing the
shutter button halfway down in playback mode or 1
Power Save Timer mode returns the camera to
Power Save Timer 5 min. picture-taking mode.
Sequential Numbering On Full-release: Press the shutter button all the way down to take a 1
photo.
LCD Brightness 5/8
Language English
Focusing 1
USER Button Delete To focus on a subject such as a group of people, rotate the focus ring on
Follow the steps below to restore the default settings.
1. Use the JOG dial to select Initialize Settings in the Camera Settings
the lens.
Note: 1
Center your eye in the viewfinder to help you focus.
menu, and press the ENTER button. The Initialize Settings screen is
displayed. For details on using the menu, see Camera Settings
menu on page 41. When vertical lines appear in the subject, turn the focus ring until the 1
lines merge.
2. Press the ENTER button to select OK. Camera Settings are initialized,
and the screen returns to the Camera Settings menu.
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Chapter 2
Taking Pictures
Note:
About the Status Gauge Although 500 is shown on the meter as the maximum number, the actual
maximum number of remaining photos is 999.
You can use the status gauge on top of the camera to check the
following: the number of remaining photos, photo quality, remaining Photo Quality
battery power, and white balance. Each needle indicates the status of The short needle on the right-side of the status gauge indicates the
one of these items. photo quality setting: N (Normal: 2240 1488 pixels), H (High: 3008
Note: 2000 pixels), or R (CCD-RAW).
When the status gauge needs to be adjusted, you can calibrate the needles
manually. For details, see Calibrating the Needles on the Status Gauge on Remaining battery power
page 31. The short needle at the bottom of the status gauge indicates the
remaining battery power. The gauge goes from E (Empty) to F (Full).
White balance
The short needle on the left-side of the status gauge indicates the white
balance setting. The following icons indicate the current white balance
settings.
Icons White balance setting
A Auto
Sunny
Number of remaining photos
The long needle at the top of the status gauge indicates the number of Shade
remaining photos (0 to 500). When an SD card is not installed in the Cloudy
camera or an error occurs, the needle indicates E.
Incandescent
Fluorescent
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1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to the Q position.

Setting Photo Quality
Before taking photos using the camera, photo quality (image format,
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size, and compression ratio) must be specified. Set photo quality
according to how you plan to use your image data.
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Photo quality setting
When taking photos using the camera, images are saved in JPEG or
RAW format. The following table shows image formats and their 2
compression ratios (RAW format cannot be compressed).
Image format and Compression ratio

size
Status gauge
setting
Average file
size
2. Rotate the JOG dial to select your desired photo quality.
The selected photo quality is indicated on the status gauge (the
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2240 1488 1/4 (unchangeable) N about 1.5MB short needle on the right-side of the gauge). For details, see About
(JPEG)
3008 2000 1/4 (unchangeable) H about 3MB 3.

the Status Gauge on page 23.
Return the Photo quality/WB lever to the center position.
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(JPEG)
CCD-RAW - R about 10MB Setting White Balance 2

Follow the steps below to set photo quality. The white balance function adjusts the camera for different kinds of
lighting. It makes white look the same color in any situation. The
camera has two white balance modes: automatic and manual. In 2
manual mode you can adjust the setting to suit the subject and
environment. Follow the steps below to adjust white balance manually.
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1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to WB position. 1. Pull up on the shutter speed dial (ISO speed dial) as shown.
2. Rotate the JOG dial to select the desired white balance (light
source). You can select from Auto, Sunny, Shade, Cloudy,
Incandescent, or Fluorescent. 2. Rotate the ISO speed dial. You can select ISO sensitivity from 200,
400, 800, or 1600.
Note:
You can check the selected white balance setting on the status gauge. For
details, see About the Status Gauge on page 23.
3. Return the 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.
3. Release the ISO speed dial.

Note:
If the subject is dark, setting a higher ISO sensitivity allows faster focusing
and less chance of blurring. However, your photos may contain noise (lose
color) or become grainy.
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4. Focus on the subject.

Setting Auto Exposure (Aperture)
When you set the aperture, the most appropriate shutter speed settings
2
are automatically selected. Follow the steps below to set the aperture
for a photo.
1. Rotate the shutter speed dial to AE.
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2. Rotate the aperture ring to select the desired value.
3. Pull the shutter charge lever back and release it.
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2
5. Press the shutter button all the way down.
Shutter speed is automatically set at an appropriate exposure, and
a picture is taken. 2
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
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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 without noise reduction. 2
For brighter subjects, fast moving subjects or higher speed film, a higher
shutter speed is recommended.
You can take photos locking the aperture value manually. For details, see 2
Manually Locking the Aperture Setting on page 29.
Exposure compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure suggested by the
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camera. Exposure can be set between AE -2.0 EV (underexposure) and
AE +2.0 EV (overexposure).
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You can change exposure compensation using the shutter speed dial. 1. Position the subject for which you want to set exposure, and press
the AE-lock button. The exposure is locked and remains locked
while the AE-lock button is held.
Background is much brighter than the Select positive values

main subject
Background is much darker than the main Select negative values 2. Continue to press down on the AE-lock button and press the
subject
shutter button. (You can reposition the subject in the viewfinder
without affecting the exposure setting.)
Note:
A picture is taken with the exposure set when you pressed the
When you switch the shutter speed setting from AE (0) to another value,
AE-lock button.
rotate the shutter speed dial while pressing the lock-release button.
Note:
To cancel the exposure compensation, turn the shutter speed dial to AE.
Exposure is not locked even if you press the shutter button halfway.
The exposure compensation value is set to zero.
Locking the exposure setting (AE lock)

The AE-lock button is used to take pictures using a locked exposure
Setting Manual Exposure (Shutter
setting. This function is useful when setting exposure before shooting Speed)
a backlit subject.
You can manually select a shutter speed from 1 to 2000 seconds, or you
can select B (Bulb) as the shutter speed. B mode is useful for fast moving
subjects or when you have little time to check focus.
To set shutter speed, follow the steps below.
1. Pull back on and release the shutter charge lever.
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2. Rotate the shutter speed dial to the desired shutter speed value (1 B (Bulb) shooting mode
to 2000).
Note:
Use bulb shooting mode when you need to take pictures at night or in
low light conditions. This mode keeps the shutter open.
2
To switch the shutter speed setting from auto to manual, rotate the shutter
speed dial while pressing the lock-release button. 1. Rotate the shutter speed dial to B.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down. Both the optimal shutter
speed (optimal exposure) and current shutter speed are displayed
2. Rotate the aperture ring to select the desired value.
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in the viewfinder. (The optimal shutter speed is the flushing 4. Focus on the subject.
number.) 5. When the exposure looks right, press the shutter button all the way
down to take the picture.
2
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 2
automatically performed after taking a photo. Do not turn the power off
until the SD card access light goes out. If you turn the power off before
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When taking photos in B shooting mode, use a tripod or cable release to
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prevent the picture from blurring.
Install or remove a cable release as shown in the illustration below.
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4. Rotate the aperture ring until the optimal shutter speed matches
the current shutter speed. The optimal shutter speed number stops
flashing.
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6. Press the shutter button all the way down to take a photo.
Note:
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If you set the shutter speed at a high value, you can shoot a fast moving
subject without blurring.
To avoid blurring, set the shutter speed faster than 1 sec./focal length.
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If you set a slow shutter speed, a tripod is recommended.
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Manually Locking the Aperture Setting Selecting a Frame

To lock the aperture manually, follow the steps below. You can select 28 mm, 35 mm, and 50 mm frames. Turn the frame
1. Pull back on and release the shutter charge lever. selector lever to the frame appropriate for the focal length of the lens
2. Rotate the aperture ring to the desired value. youre using. The parallax is automatically corrected.
3. Press the shutter button halfway. Both the optimal shutter speed
(optimal exposure) and current shutter speed are displayed in the
viewfinder. (The optimal shutter speed is the flashing number.)
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4. Rotate the shutter speed dial to the optimal shutter speed value. Selecting Color or Monochrome Photos
6. Press the shutter button all the way down to take a photo. You can specify color or monochrome photos. The default setting is
Color. When you select Monochrome, you can add a color filter effect
Note:
in the Monochrome Filter screen.
You can also set the aperture automatically. For details, see Setting Auto
Exposure (Aperture) on page 26. 1. Use the JOG dial to select Color setting in the Camera Settings
menu, and press the ENTER button. The Color Setting screen is
displayed. For details on using the menu, see Camera Settings
menu on page 41.
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2. Select Color or Monochrome.

Film1 to Film3 You can set your desired value for Edge
If you want color photos, use the JOG dial to select Color and press
the ENTER button. The color setting is saved and the screen returns
Enhance, Saturation, Tint, Contrast, and NR
(Noise Reduction) using the JOG dial. 2
to the Camera Settings menu.
If you want black and white photos, use the JOG dial to select To make Film1, Film2, or Film3 settings, follow the steps below.
Monochrome and press the MENU button. The Monochrome
Filter screen is displayed. Proceed to step 3.
1. Use the JOG dial to select Film Setting in the Camera Settings menu,
and press the ENTER button. The Film Setting screen is displayed.
2
3. Select one of the following monochrome filters using the JOG dial, For details on using the menu, see Camera Settings menu on page
and press the ENTER button. 41.
2. Select your desired image type (Film1, Film2, or Film3) and press 2
Standard No color filter is selected. the MENU button. The menu for your selection is displayed.
3. Use the JOG dial to select the setting(s) you want and press the
Green
Yellow
Suitable for portraits.
Suitable for landscape photos. The color contrast

ENTER button. You can select Edge Enhance, Saturation, Tint,
Contrast, and NR (Noise Reduction) for each film type.
2
is enhanced in the order of Yellow, Orange, and 4. Use the JOG dial to select Lo, Me, or Hi, then press the ENTER button.
Orange
Red
Red.
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 to make additional changes.
6. When youre done, select Finish and press the ENTER button.
2
The new values are saved, and the screen returns to the Camera
The setting is saved and the screen returns to the Camera Settings
menu.
Settings menu.
2
Note:
When you select a monochrome filter, you can take monochrome Using the Flash Function
photos with a color filter effect.
An optional flash can be used when taking photos under poor lighting
2
situations.
Selecting Image Settings
You can select settings for the following image types: Standard, Film1,
1. Install an optional flash in the cameras accessory shoe or X contact.
2
Film2, or Film3. 3. Set the shutter speed to 1/125 or less.
Standard Values for Edge Enhance, Saturation, Tint, and

4. Focus on the subject and identify the length between the camera
lens and the subject. 2
Contrast, are set to Me (Medium), and NR (Noise
5. Set the corresponding aperture value from the length and aperture
Reduction) is set to Lo (Low) by default.
list. See the documentation for your flash for details.
6. Rotate the aperture ring to select the desired value. 2
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7. Focus on the subject again and press the shutter button down.
Note: Calibrating the Needles on the Status
For more information, see the documentation for your flash.
Gauge
You can check the number of remaining photos, photo quality,
Numbering Your Photos Sequentially 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
You can number your photos in sequence across different memory
needles becomes inaccurate, follow the steps below to adjust it.
cards.
1. Use the JOG dial to select Sequential Numbering in the Basic
Setup menu, and press the ENTER button. For details on using the
menu, see Basic Setup menu on page 42.
The Sequential Numbering screen is displayed.
On (default) Numbering continues even when the

memory card is replaced.
Off Number is reset to 1 when the memory

card is replaced.
2. Use 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. 1. Use the JOG dial to select Calibrate Needles in the Camera
Settings menu, and press the ENTER button. The Needle Calibration
screen is displayed. For details on using the menu, see Camera
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2. Use the JOG dial to select the needle you want to adjust and press
the ENTER button.
The needles indicate the following:. 2
Needle Function
E (long needle at the top of the

gauge
Number of remaining photos 2
R (short needle on the right-side of
the gauge)
Photo quality
2
E (short needle at the bottom of the Remaining battery power
gauge)
A (short needle on the left-side of the White balance

2
gauge)
Note:
For details, see About the Status Gauge on page 23.
2
3. Move the left or right arrow using the JOG dial and press the ENTER
button. The selected needle is moved by increments of one each
time you press the ENTER button. 2
4. Repeat step 3 until the needle returns to its original position.
Select Finish and press the ENTER button.
5.
6. To calibrate another needle, repeat steps 2 to 5. 2
When youre done, select Finish and press the ENTER button.
The settings are saved, and the screen returns to the Camera
Settings menu. 2
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Chapter 3
Viewing and Managing Your Photos
- Histogram display
Viewing Photos on the LCD Display - Highlight display
- Framing guide display
When you turn the power switch on, youre ready to take pictures. To
view the photos on the camera, invert the LCD display toward you and - Detailed information display
press the LCD button. The camera switches from picture-taking mode - 4-photo display
to playback mode, and the last recorded photo is displayed. For details Note:
about inverting the LCD monitor, see How to Use the LCD Display When viewing a photo in playback mode for the first time, the photo is displayed
on page 40. in standard display. The next time you return to playback mode, the photo is
displayed in the last selected display style.
Display icons
The icons displayed at the bottom of the LCD display indicate the
following:
Indicates you can complete the procedure by rotating

the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise in the raised
position.
Viewing the previous or next photo
Indicates you can scroll a photo horizontally by rotating
Rotate the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise to display the
the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise in the raised
previous or next photo. position (displayed in the Magnify mode).
Switching between display modes Indicates you can scroll a photo vertically by rotating the
JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise in the raised
In playback mode, photos can be displayed in 7 modes. To switch position (displayed in the Magnify mode).
between display modes, raise the JOG dial and rotate it clockwise or
Indicates you can display the previous or next photo by
counterclockwise. rotating the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise in
- Standard display (default setting) the unraised position.
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Indicates you can magnify or shrink a photo by rotating Standard display

the JOG dial clockwise or counterclockwise in the
unraised position (displayed in the Magnify mode). 3
Appears when the ENTER button is available.
Appears when the CANCEL button is available. 3

Appears when the current photo display style is full
screen.
Appears when the current photo display style is 4-photo

3
display.
Note: Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)

3
When the battery is running low, the (battery) icon appears above
General information display
the JOG dial icon.
When the JOG dial is in the raised position, the icon turns green in the
3
bottom left corner of the screen. When the JOG dial is in the unraised
position, the icon turns green.
3
Information provided in display modes
This section describes the information provided in each of the display
modes.
3
3
Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum)

Date and time of photo
File number
3
Photo quality
Lock ( ) icon (displayed only when the image is locked)
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Print ( ) icon with number of prints (displayed only when DPOF Framing guide display
settings have been made)
Histogram display
Framing guide
Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum) Detailed information display
Histogram
Highlight display

Date and time of photo
Number of current photo/total number of images (9999 maximum) File name (file number and format)
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Photo quality
Viewing Your Photos in a Slide Show
Shutter speed (when the picture is taken with auto exposure, AE
and the exposure compensation value are displayed. e.g., AE+1.3)
You can play back images in an automatic slide show with an interval
3
ISO sensitivity
of about 3 seconds between images.
White balance
Film setting
1. Press the MENU button in playback mode. The Main menu is
displayed.
3
Lock ( ) icon (displayed only when the image is locked) 2. Use the JOG dial to select Slide Show and press the ENTER button.
Print ( ) icon with number of prints (displayed only when DPOF
settings have been made)
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,
3
Color (color/monochrome) setting. When monochrome is set, the the slide show starts with the first stored image. The playback
filter color is also displayed. (r) icon is displayed in the bottom of the screen.
4-photo display When you rotate the JOG dial counterclockwise in the raised 3
position, the slide show starts with the last stored image. The
reverse playback (l) icon is displayed in the bottom of the
screen.
4. Press the ENTER button. The slide show starts.
3
Note:
To stop the slide show, press the ENTER button. To restart, press the
ENTER button again.
3
To return to the Main menu, press the CANCEL button.
3
Number of current photo/total number of images (only for the
selected photo)
3
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When an SD memory card is locked, the message Cannot delete. The SD

Deleting Images card is write-protected. is displayed. Remove the card from the camera,
then unlock the card and try again.
In playback mode, you can delete the currently displayed image or all
images. Formatting a memory card
Deleting a single image Format a memory card when you want to erase all the data on the card
To delete the currently displayed image, follow the steps below. or when a message on the LCD monitor instructs you to do so.
1. Use the JOG dial to display the image you want to delete, and press To format a memory card, follow the steps below.
the MENU button. The Main menu is displayed. 1. Use the JOG dial to select Format SD Card in the Camera Settings
2. Select Delete and press the ENTER button. The Delete menu is menu and press the ENTER button. The Format SD Card menu is
displayed. displayed.
3. Confirm that Delete 1 image is highlighted, and press the ENTER 2. Select Quick Format or Full Format using the JOG dial, and press
button. The confirmation screen is displayed. the ENTER button. The confirmation screen is displayed.
4. In the confirmation screen, use the JOG dial to select OK and press 3. Select OK using the JOG dial, and press the ENTER button.
the ENTER button. The SD card formatting starts and the message Formatting is
Note: displayed.
If you want to delete more images, display the next image by rotating After the SD memory card is formatted, the screen returns to the
the JOG dial in the unraised position. Camera Settings menu.
You cannot delete a locked image (displayed with the lock ( ) icon). Caution:
Deleting all images

c You must format all memory cards in your camera before you use
them.
1. Press the MENU button in playback mode. The Main menu is While formatting an SD memory card, do not take the card out of
displayed. the camera.
2. Select Delete and press the ENTER button. The Delete menu is Note:
displayed. When you format an SD memory card, all the data on the card is erased,
3. Raise the JOG dial. Use it to select Delete all images and press the including locked images.
ENTER button. The confirmation screen is displayed. When an SD memory card is locked, the message Cannot format. The
4. Select OK on the confirmation screen and press the ENTER button. SD card is write-protected. is displayed. Remove the card from the
Note: camera, then unlock the card and try again.
You cannot delete a locked images (displayed with the lock ( ) icon). For
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Caution:
Locking Images c When you format an SD memory card, all the data on the card is erased,
including locked images. 3
This function is used to protect images from accidental deletion.
Note: Unlocking all images
After locking images, they become read only.
To unlock all images in the SD memory card, raise the JOG dial and 3
Locking an image select Unlock all images, then press the ENTER button. The lock ( )
icon no longer appears on unlocked images.
1. In playback mode, display the image you want to lock and press
the MENU button. The Main menu is displayed.
3
2. Use the JOG dial to select Lock, and press the ENTER button. The Magnifying Images
Lock menu is displayed.
Note: You can zoom in on an image displayed in the LCD display. 3
If the selected image has already been locked, the lock ( ) icon is displayed 1. Press the MENU button in playback mode. The Main menu is
in the top right corner of the image. displayed.
3. Raise the JOG dial, then select Lock/Unlock 1 image and press the 2. Use the JOG dial to select Magnify, then press the ENTER button.
The Magnify mode( ) icon is displayed on the top left corner of
3
ENTER button.
Note: the screen.
If you want to lock additional images, rotate the JOG dial in the
unraised position to display the next image.
3. Rotate the JOG dial (unraised position) clockwise to enlarge an
image. To reduce an image, rotate the JOG dial (unraised position)
3
The menu item Lock/Unlock 1 image changes depending on counterclockwise.
whether the selected image is locked.
When the image is locked, the lock ( ) icon is displayed in the top
Note:
Rotate the JOG dial (raised position) and press the ENTER button to switch 3
right corner of the image. the direction from vertical to horizontal, or vice versa. The current
direction setting is indicated by the (holizontal direction) icon or
Locking all images (vertical direction) icon in the bottom left corner of the screen. 3
displayed. LCD Brightness Settings 3
2. Use the JOG dial to select Lock, then press the ENTER button. The
Lock menu is displayed. You can select 8 levels of brightness for the LCD display. (default
3. Select Lock all images and press the ENTER button. setting is 5).
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1. Use the JOG dial to select LCD Brightness in the Basic Setup menu,
then press the ENTER button.
2. Select the desired brightness and press the ENTER button.
The new setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic Setup
menu.
Setting Number of Prints (DPOF Setting)

You can specify the number of prints for each photo you print. You can
also specify the information to be included when you print a photo.
This information is saved in a Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) file
on the cameras memory card. 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.
displayed.
2. Use the JOG dial to select Print Order, then press the ENTER button.
3. Select Set DPOF for one or Set DPOF for all and press the ENTER
button.
To specify the DPOF for the currently displayed image, select Set
DPOF for one.
To confirm the current DPOF setting, select View current DPOF.
Note:
If you want to apply DPOF settings to additional images, rotate the JOG
dial in the unraised position to display the next image.
4. Use the JOG dial to specify the number of prints and press the
ENTER button.
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Chapter 4
Using the LCD Display
4
How to Use the LCD Display

Note:
When you turn the power switch on while the LCD display is inverted
4
toward you, the camera enters playback mode.
You can use the LCD display to view photos in playback mode or make
camera settings. When using the LCD display, invert it toward you and
When you perform one of the following in playback mode, the LCD display
turns off and the camera returns to picture-taking mode.
4
press the LCD button. To invert the LCD monitor, insert your finger
- Press the LCD button
into the indentation at the bottom of the display and open the LCD so
that it is at right angles to the camera (1). Then rotate it 180 (2) and turn
the display 90 again (3).
- Press the shutter button halfway down
- Invert the LCD display 4
Menu structure
In playback mode, you can use several menus to specify camera 4
settings. To navigate through the menus or functions, use the JOG dial
and buttons next to the LCD monitor.
4
DUMMY LCD
MENU
ENTER
4
Indentation CANCEL
Caution:
USER 4
c Do not leave the LCD display open, or try to use the camera while
it is open.
Do not attempt to lift the camera by the LCD display.
LCD button: Switches from picture-taking mode to playback
mode, and vice versa. 4
MENU button: Displays the Main menu on the LCD display.
ENTER button: Selects settings and displays submenus.
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CANCEL button: Used to exit a menu without making changes.

Function Description
The screen returns to the previous menu or
function. Print Order Set DPOF for one, Set DPOF for all (0 - 99), or View current
DPOF.
USER button: Accesses user-assigned functions.
JOG dial: Rotate the JOG dial clockwise or Slide Show Play photo images in a slide show.
counterclockwise to display the previous or next Camera Displays the Camera Settings menu. For details, see
menu or photo. The JOG dial is used in either the Settings "Camera Settings menu" below.
raised or unraised position, depending on the
menu or function. To use the JOG dial in the Camera Settings menu
raised position, pull it up as shown below.
How to open the menu
To open the Camera Settings menu, follow the steps below.
displayed.
2. Use the JOG dial to select Camera Settings and press the ENTER
button. The Camera Settings menu is displayed.
Main menu
Current Settings Displays current settings.
When you press the MENU button in playback mode, the Main menu
is displayed. All operations can be started from this menu. Color Setting Color or Monochrome
Function Description Film Setting Available from Film1, Film2, Film3, or Standard.
When selecting Film1, Film2, or Film3, you can
Delete Delete 1 image or Delete all images set a value for Edge Enhance, Saturation, Tint,
Contrast, and NR (Noise Reduction).
Magnify Max 9.4 times (for JPEG images with 3008 2000 pixels)
Max 2 times (for RAW images) Basic Setup Displays the Basic Setup menu. See Basic Setup
Display position can be moved (vertical/horizontal). menu on page 42.
Lock Lock/Unlock 1 image, Lock all images or Unlock all Format SD Card Quick Format or Full Format
images
Assign USER Button Assigns a function to the USER button.
Available functions are Delete, Lock, Magnify,
Print, Settings, and Film.
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3. Select Basic Setup and press the ENTER button. The Basic Setup
Calibrate Needles Displays the Needle Calibration menu to adjust

the following four needles: E (number of
menu is displayed.
4
remaining photos), R (photo quality), E
(remaining battery power), and A (white
balance). These settings are indicated on the
status gauge.
Time and Date Sets the date (year, month, and day) and time
(hours and minutes). 4
Date Format Selects date display format from the following:
Initialize Settings Resets the current settings (except date and YYYY/MM/DD (default setting)
time settings) to their default values. MM/DD/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
4
Basic Setup menu Power Save Timer Selects the length of time before the camera
How to open the menu

enters Power Save Timer mode.
Choices include 3 min, 5 min (default setting),
10 min, or 20 min.
4
To open the Basic Setup menu, follow the steps below.
displayed.
Sequential Numbering Specifies whether to continue numbering
images sequentially when you replace a
memory card.
4
2. Use the JOG dial to select Camera Settings, then press the ENTER On (default): sequential numbering continues
button. The Camera Settings menu is displayed. even if the memory card is replaced.
Off: numbering resists at 1 when the memory
card is replaced.
4
LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD display.
Language Selects the language used on the LCD menus: 4

Japanese, English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish, Dutch, T-Chinese
4
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Chapter 5
Using the RAW Data Processing Software
Windows: OS: Microsoft Windows 98, 98 Second
Overview Edition, Me, 2000 Professional, XP Home
Edition, XP Professional
When you take photos with CCD-RAW specified for photo quality, you
Hardware: Pentium III 1 GHz or higher (Pentium IV 2
can process these photos using the RAW data processing software.
GHz or higher is recommended)
The following software is available:
Memory: 256MB or more (512MB or more is
EPSON PhotoRAW Process ERF (EPSON RAW File) files provided from recommended)
DSC (Digital Still Camera) in a batch using
optional parameters.
Hard Disk: 5MB or more free memory is required for
installation
EPSON RAW Plug-In Used with Adobe Photoshop 7, Photoshop CS, or 170MB or more free memory is required for
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 to display ERF operation
(EPSON RAW File) files on these applications.
Display: SVGA (800 600) or higher, 24 bit color or
Note: higher
To install the EPSON PhotoRAW or EPSON RAW Plug-In software, Macintosh: OS: Mac OS 9.1 - 9.2.2 (CarbonLib compatible),
you need administrator privileges. Mac OS 10.2 or later
For CCD-RAW files, only ERF format is supported. Hardware: G3 233 MHz or higher (G4 1GHz or higher is
Copy ERF files to your hard drive before processing them. It may take a recommended)
long time to process them on a memory card.
Memory: 42MB for application memory
Hard Disk: 50MB or more free memory is required for
System Requirements installation
170MB or more free memory is required for
The system requirements for using the camera with a computer are as operation
follows: Display: 800 600 or higher, 32000 colors or more
Caution:
c EPSON PhotoRAW is available only for Windows.
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If the EPSON Installation Program dialog box does not appear, click
Installing the Software the CD-ROM icon, and then select Open from the File menu. Then
double-click EPSETUP. EXE. 5
EPSON PhotoRAW For Macintosh users:
Double-click Ins EPSON RAW Plug-In icon inside the EPSON
1. Insert the software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
The EPSON Installer Program dialog box appears automatically.
folder.
Note:
5
Note:
When the authentication dialog box for assigning 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
2.
appears, enter the user name and password, and then click OK.
Follow the on-screen instructions until all of the software is
5
double-click EPSETUP. EXE.
installed. When a message appears to inform you that the
When the authentication dialog box for assigning administrator
privileges appears, enter the user name and password, and then click
OK.
installation is complete, click Finish or Quit.
Note: 5
The EPSON RAW Plug-In is automatically installed in the plug-in
2. Follow the on-screen instructions until all of the software is
folder of Adobe Photoshop 7, Adobe Photoshop CS, or Adobe
installed. When a message appears to inform you that the
installation is complete, click Finish.
Photoshop Elements 2.0. 5
If the plug-in folder of Adobe Photoshop 7, Adobe Photoshop CS, or
Uninstalling the software Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 is not detected automatically, specify
Perform one of the following to uninstall EPSON PhotoRAW.
the folder manually. 5
Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel, Uninstalling the software
Add/Remove Programs, and then click EPSON PhotoRAW.
Click Start, point to Programs, and select EPSON PhotoRAW, and
then click Uninstall.
Follow the steps below to uninstall EPSON PhotoRAW.
For Windows
5
Click Start, point to Settings, and select Control Panel,
EPSON RAW Plug-In
1. Insert the software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Add/Remove Programs, and then click EPSON RAW Plug-In. 5
For Macintosh
For Windows users:
The EPSON Installer Program dialog box appears automatically.
Note:
Delete the EPSON folder in the plug-in folder of Adobe Photoshop
7, Adobe Photoshop CS, or Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0.
5
To install the EPSON RAW Plug-In, you need administrator
privileges.
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You cannot select an ERF file from a subfolder.

Starting the Software
For Macintosh
EPSON PhotoRAW Start Adobe Photoshop 7, Adobe Photoshop CS, or Adobe Photoshop
Elements 2.0, and open the ERF file you want to process.
Click Start, point to All programs (or Programs), and select EPSON
The main window for the EPSON RAW Plug-In is displayed as shown
PhotoRAW, and then click EPSON PhotoRAW.
below.
EPSON PhotoRAW is started and the main window is displayed.
Note:
When the EPSON RAW Plug-In does not start automatically even if you
select an ERF file, select Open from the File menu, and select EPSON
RAW Plug-In from the Format drop-down list. Then select your desired
ERF file.
You cannot select an ERF file from a subfolder.
EPSON RAW Plug-In

For Windows
1. Click Start, point to All programs (or Programs), and select
Adobe, and then click Adobe Photoshop 7, Adobe Photoshop CS,
or Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0.
2. Click File, point to Open. The Open dialog box is displayed.
3. Select the ERF file and click the Open button.
Note:
Finding More Information
When the EPSON RAW Plug-In does not start automatically even For more information about these software applications, see their
if you select an ERF file, select Open As from the File menu, and online help.
select EPSON RAW Plug-In from the Open as drop-down list.
Then select your desired ERF file.
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Maintenance and Troubleshooting
6
Cleaning the Camera Troubleshooting

6
To keep your camera operating at its best, you should clean it
thoroughly several times a year. Before you perform any maintenance
When a problem occurs, an error message usually appears on the LCD
display. Refer to the following section to solve the problem. 6
on the camera, be sure to read the Safety Instructions on page 1. Then
follow these guidelines: Status and error messages
Be sure to turn the camera off before cleaning. Error message Description 6
Use a clean, dry cloth to keep the camera free of dust.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Cannot delete. The image is Unlock the image using the lock
If necessary, clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth.
locked. function in the Main menu and try
again. 6
Cannot delete. The SD card is Release the write-protect switch from
Storing the Camera write-protected. the locked position, and try again.
Cannot lock. The SD card is The SD card is already locked as the

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If you are not planning to use the camera for a long period of time, write-protected write-protect switch is in the locked
remove the battery and store it in a dry location not subject to high position.
temperatures. This prevents damage to the camera from battery leaks
or corrosion. Cannot unlock. The SD card is Release the write-protect switch from 6
write-protected. the locked position.
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
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Near sources of bright light or high humidity
Near sources of heat or in a closed car 6
In areas with excessive dirt or dust
Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields
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Appendix A
Appendix
Standards and Approvals Specifications

Camera Camera
Epson Rangefinder Digital Camera R-D1
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B
EN55024 General
Dimensions Height: 88.5 mm (3.54 inches)
Lithium-ion battery and weight: Width: 142 mm (5.68 inches)
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B Depth: 39.5 mm (1.58 inches)
Weight: Approx. 590 g (1.3 lb)
EN55024
Temperature: Operating: 5 to 35C (41 to 95F)
Storage: -20 to 60C (-4 to 140F)
Battery charger Humidity: Operating: 30 to 80%
(without condensation) Storage: 10 to 80%
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC EN60950
Memory card: SD memory card: Up to 1GB
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC EN55022 Class B
Power sources: Lithium-ion battery (EU-85)
EN55024
Image format
Recording format: JPEG, CCD-RAW
File type: Exif Ver.2.21, DCF (Design rule for Camera
File system) 2.0, DPOF 1.1 compliant
Recorded image size: JPEG: 2240 1488 pixels
JPEG: 3008 2000 pixels
CCD-RAW
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JPEG compression ratio: Locked at 1/4 Display functions

PRINT image matching: Supports PRINT Image Matching Ver.2.6
(JPEG only)
LCD display: Type 2 low-temperature polysilicon color LCD
235K pixels
A
Optic system Status gauge: Indicates current status of the following: number of
Image sensor: Primary-color CCD (APS size: 23.7 15.6 mm)

remaining photos, photo quality, remaining battery
power, and white balance
A
Available pixels:6.1 M SD card access On/Off/flashing red
Lens mount:
Viewfinder:
EM mount
Real image range finder type see-through viewfinder
LED:
A
Viewfinder Real-size Interface (external connector)
magnification:
Range finder: With coupled coincidence-type range finder
Memory card I/F:
X contact:
SD card I/F
For external flash (synchronizes at shutter speed
A
(interlocking range: 0.7 m to infinity)
downward then 1/125 sec)
Visual field 28/35/50 mm bright frame switching, parallax auto
frame:
Visual field
correction
85% (at 3 m) Camera settings A
ratio: Image size: Normal (JPEG: 2240 1488 pixels)
Shutter: Electronically controlled vertically traveling focal
plane shutter
High (JPEG: 3008 2000 pixels)
RAW (CCD-RAW)
A
Shutter speed: 1/2000 to 1 sec, bulb White balance: Auto (TTL metering auto white
Flash: Synchronous: 1/125 sec or less
Supported only in synchronized shooting
balance)/Sunny/Shade/Cloudy/Incan
descent/Fluorescent A
Metering: TTL screen surface direct actual-aperture Number of remaining photos: E (no card/card error), 0 to 500 (500 on
display; up to 999 can be taken)
Exposure
center-weighted averaged metering
Aperture priority auto exposure/manual Remaining battery power: Full to Empty A
control: Exposure compensation: -2.0 to +2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)/AE (Auto)
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec to 1 sec, bulb
ISO speed: 200/400/800/1600 A
Viewfinder angle: 28/35/50 mm
A
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Viewfinder indicators Battery service life: Number of shots possible

Under shooting conditions 1*: Up to about 1000
Exposure meter: Displays optimal shutter speed on LED display shots
based on metered value. Also displays current Under shooting conditions 2**: Up to about 360
value through shutter speed dial (optimal shutter shots (compliant with the CIPA standard)
speed is the flashing number on the LCD display). * Shooting conditions 1:
Displayed shutter speed: 1/2000 to 1 sec, bulb Shooting 6 pictures per minute at a regular
interval, then turning the camera off for one
minute before turning it on again and repeating
Internal clock this procedure. Flash is off, shutter speed is set to
1/250, ISO is set to 200, image size is set to N
Internal clock: Records the shooting date on the photo (JPEG; 2240 1488 pixels) and WB is set to Sunny.
(YYYY/MM/DD, H/M/S)
** Shooting conditions 2:
Contains a capacitor for clock back-up Turning on the camera and waiting 30 seconds
(24 hours without battery) before taking the first picture, then taking 9 more
pictures at 30 second intervals before turning off
the camera and removing the battery for 10
Power supply minutes, then repeating this procedure. The
flash is attached to the accessory shoe and is on
Type of battery: Li-ion battery for every second shot, shutter speed is set to
Model: EU-85 1/125, ISO is set to 200, image size is set to H
Output voltage: 3.7 V (JPEG; 3008 2000 pixels) and WB is set to Auto.
Capacity: 1500 mAh
Battery charger
Model No.: A281H
Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Charging method: Constant voltage, constant current
Charging display: Charging: Red LED lit
Completed: LED unlit
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Performance
A
File size of photos
Photo quality:
2240 1488 (JPEG):
Compression ratio
Locked at 1/4
Average file size
about 1.5MB
A
3008 2000 (JPEG): Locked at 1/4 about 3MB
CCD-RAW: Non-compressive about 10MB
A
About Optional Accessories
The following options are available for the camera.
A
Lithium-ion battery (Model: EU-85)
A
A
A
A
A
A
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Index
A USER button, 11 general information display, Invert
34 LCD display, 40
Accessory shoe, 10, 11 highlight display, 35 ISO sensitivity, 25
AE lock, 27 C
histogram display, 35 ISO speed dial, 10, 11, 25
AE-lock button, 10, 27 Cable release, 28 standard display, 34
Auto Exposure, 26 Calibration Needle Indicator, 31 DPOF, 39 J
Camera Settings menu, 41
B CANCEL button, 10
E JOG dial, 10, 41
Color setting JPEG, 24
Basic Setup menu, 42 color, 29 ENTER button, 10
Battery monochrome, 29 EPSON PhotoRAW, 43, 44
battery charger, 9 L
Compression ratio, 24 EPSON RAW Plug-In, 43
charging, 12 Contacting EPSON, 47 ERF (EPSON RAW File), 43 Language, 20
inserting, 13 Current settings, 21 Exposure compensation, 26 LCD button, 10
lamp, 13 Customer support, 47 LCD display, 10, 11, 19, 40
li-ion battery, 9, 12 invert, 40
remaining battery power, 23 F
Lens release button, 10
Battery charger, 9 D
Flash, 30 Li-ion battery, 9
Brightness of the LCD display, Date and time settings, 19 Format L mount lens
38 Date format, 20 SD memory card, 15, 37 mounting, 17
Bulb shooting, 28 Default settings, 22 Frame selector lever, 10, 11 removing, 18
Button Delete Lock-release button, 10, 11
AE-lock button, 11, 27 deleting all images, 37
CANCEL button, 11
I
deleting an image, 37 M
ENTER button, 10, 11 Display icons, 33 Icons, 33
LCD button, 11, 33, 40 Display style, 33 Image locking, 38 M (Bayonet) mount lens
lens release button, 11 4-photo display, 35 Image type, 30 mounting, 16
lock-release button, 28 detailed information display, Installing removing, 17
MENU button, 11, 40 35 memory card, 14 Main menu, 41
shutter button, 11 Framing guide display, 35 software, 44 Manual shooting
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aperture locking, 29 S U
shutter speed locking, 27
Memory card cover, 15 SD card access LED, 10, 11 USER button, 10, 21
Memory card slot, 15 SD memory card
MENU button, 10 formatting, 15, 37 W
installing, 14
removing, 16 WB lever, 10
N write protect switch, 15 WB settings lever, 11
Needle indicator Setting White balance, 23
remaining battery power, 23 brightness of the LCD display, Write protect switch, 15
white balance, 23 38
Number of remaining photos, 23 date and time, 19 X
date format, 20
language, 20 X contact, 10, 11
O power save timer, 21
Option white balance, 24 Z
flash, 30 Shutter button, 10
M-Bayonet adapter ring, 17 full-release, 22 Zoom in/out, 38
half-release, 22
Shutter charge lever, 10, 11
P
Shutter speed dial, 10, 11, 26
Photo quality, 23, 24 Slide show, 36
Photo quality lever, 10, 11 Software
Power on/off, 19 installing, 44
Power save timer, 21 system requirements, 43
Power switch, 10, 11 Status gauge, 10, 11
PRINT image matching, 50 number of remaining photos,
23
R photo quality, 23
RAW, 24
T
Technical support, 47
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Unpacking Your Camera

Battery charger Power cord

Camera body Lens cap

Users guide CD-ROM

Li-ion battery Strap

Status gauge Four needles display information about the

USER button Performs the function previously assigned to it.

LCD display Displays a menu screen or photos.

Shutter button Half-release: Press the shutter button halfway

3. Lace the strap end through the two plastic fasteners.

Inserting the battery

Formatting a memory card Installing a memory card

The write protect tab

Removing M (Bayonet) mount lenses Mounting L mount lenses

1. Mount an optional M-Bayonet adapter ring together with its cover

Turning the power on Setting the date and time

YYYY/MM/DD (default setting) Year/Month/Day

Set Back Setting the language 1

Resetting the default settings

Icons White balance setting

1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to the Q position.

Image format and Compression ratio

3008 2000 1/4 (unchangeable) H about 3MB 3.

CCD-RAW - R about 10MB Setting White Balance 2

Setting ISO Sensitivity

3. Release the ISO speed dial.

4. Focus on the subject.

Background is much brighter than the Select positive values

Locking the exposure setting (AE lock)

Manually Locking the Aperture Setting Selecting a Frame

The frame setting is displayed in the viewfinder.

2. Select Color or Monochrome.

Suitable for landscape photos. The color contrast

Standard Values for Edge Enhance, Saturation, Tint, and

On (default) Numbering continues even when the

Off Number is reset to 1 when the memory

E (long needle at the top of the

A (short needle on the left-side of the White balance

Indicates you can complete the procedure by rotating

33 Viewing and Managing Your Photos

Indicates you can magnify or shrink a photo by rotating Standard display

Appears when the CANCEL button is available. 3

Appears when the current photo display style is 4-photo

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

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

35 Viewing and Managing Your Photos

When an SD memory card is locked, the message Cannot delete. The SD

Deleting all images

37 Viewing and Managing Your Photos

Setting Number of Prints (DPOF Setting)