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ii L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. GFRONT.FM A5 size 10/12/04 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’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 that occurs from the use of any interface cables other than those designated as Epson Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation. EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Stylus is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Adobe and Photoshop are registered trademarks of Adobe System Incorporated. SD is a trademark. LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica IR GmbH. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2004 by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan
iii R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. GDSCUG.TOC A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. HalvorsonContentsIntroduction Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . 3 FCC Compliance Statement for United States Users . . . . . . 7 WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Camera Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Attaching the Strap to Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Inserting the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing and Removing a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Installing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Removing a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mounting and Removing a Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mounting M (Bayonet) mount lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Removing M (Bayonet) mount lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Mounting L mount lenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Removing L mount lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting Up Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Turning 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Full and half-release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures About the Status Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Setting Photo Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Setting Auto Exposure (Aperture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Setting Manual Exposure (Shutter Speed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 B (Bulb) shooting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Manually Locking the Aperture Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Selecting a Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Selecting Color or Monochrome Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Selecting Image Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using the Flash Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
iv L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. GDSCUG.TOC A5 size 10/12/04 Numbering Your Photos Sequentially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Calibrating the Needles on the Status Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . .31Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Viewing Photos on the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Viewing the previous or next photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Switching between display modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Viewing Your Photos in a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Deleting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Formatting a memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Locking Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Locking an image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Locking all images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Unlocking all images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Magnifying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 LCD Brightness Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Setting Number of Prints (DPOF Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Chapter 4 Using the LCD Display How to Use the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Menu structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Chapter 5 Using the RAW Data Processing Software Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 EPSON PhotoRAW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44EPSON 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 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Storing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Contacting Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 For users in Hong Kong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 For users in North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 For users in Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Appendix A Appendix Standards and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Lithium-ion battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Battery charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Image format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Optic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Display functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Interface (external connector) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
v R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. GDSCUG.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
1 Introduction L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. GINTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 IntroductionMain FeaturesThe main features of the camera are described below. ❏The world’s first rangefinder digital camera. ❏Capable of mounting existing lenses. The EM mount allows you to use most standard lenses such as Leica M/L mount lenses. ❏Provides accurate framing using parallax auto compensation. ❏Provides constantly stable focus with a bright rangefinder. ❏Supports CCD-RAW data, saved in ERF (EPSON RAW File) format. Data can be processed using the EPSON PhotoRAW or EPSON RAW Plug-In applications provided. Note: ❏Do not expose the camera to severe impact; doing so may cause malfunctions especially while the camera is operating. ❏We strongly recommend you back up files stored on the HDD to another storage device periodically. ❏Epson is not liable for any problems resulting from the loss or corruption of data on the HDD.Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions before using this product, and keep this guide handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this product and the options. Warnings, Cautions, and Notesw Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. c Cautions 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 objects into any openings. ❏Do not touch the components inside this product unless instructed to do so in the user documentation. Never force this product’s components into place. Although this product is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it. ❏Protect the camera from rapid temperature change. ❏Never spill liquid onto this product. ❏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. ❏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. ❏To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this product or its 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.
Introduction 2 R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. GINTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson❏Do not use this product after moving it from a cold to warm environment, or vice-versa. Condensation may form on electronic parts. ❏To prevent possible injury, do not take flash pictures in close proximity to anyone’s eyes. ❏Do not insert your finger into the camera or EM mount. ❏If the liquid crystal solution contained in the LCD monitor leaks out and gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If it gets into your eyes, flush them immediately with water. ❏When connecting this product to a computer or other device with a cable, ensure the correct orientation of the connectors. Each connector has only one correct orientation. Inserting a connector in the wrong orientation may damage both devices connected by the cable.When using the strap❏Do not swing the camera about. This can damage the camera or other objects, or cause injury. ❏Do not pull or tighten the strap too much when wearing it; this can cause serious injury. ❏Keep the strap away from children.When using the batteryFollow the precautions below when using the battery as mishandling it may cause injury. ❏If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment. If a battery 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 not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or short-circuit the battery. ❏Do not expose the battery to heat, fire, or water. ❏Do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way. ❏Do not charge the battery on battery chargers other than the one provided with this product. ❏Do not charge the battery near open flame or in very hot locations. ❏Keep the battery away from heat sources. ❏Prevent the battery from coming into contact with metal objects that could short-circuit it, such as coins or keys. ❏Do not solder wires or terminals directly to the battery. ❏Do not touch battery terminals. ❏Keep the battery away from open flame. ❏If overheating, discoloration, distortion, a strange smell or any other abnormal situations occur, remove the battery from this product and do not use it. ❏Keep batteries out of the reach of children. ❏If charging has not finished after the regular charging time, stop charging. ❏Do not place the battery into a high-pressured container or a microwave oven. ❏Do not insert the battery into power outlets or other power sources, such as cigarette lighters. ❏Charge the battery before using it. The battery is not fully charged when you purchase it.
3 Introduction L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. GINTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 When storing the battery❏When not using this device for a long period, remove the battery from this product and store it separately. ❏Do not store the battery where temperature or humidity is very high. ❏Store the battery out of children’s reach. ❏Discharge the battery completely before storing it for a long time. ❏When not using the battery for a long time, charge the battery and then discharge it completely about once a year during storage.When disposing of the batteryBefore disposing of the battery, make sure you discharge it completely.w Warning: ❏Be sure to completely cover both ends of the battery with tape to prevent combustion or explosion when disposing of it. ❏Do not dispose of the battery as ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of it in a collection or recycle box in accordance with local laws. For the Netherlands users:Do not dispose of the battery with ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of it as small chemical waste in accordance with local laws, and the following Dutch Government Gazette 45, KCA Marking:For German users:Do not dispose of the battery with ordinary refuse. Instead, dispose of it in a recycle box in accordance with local laws. For North America and Canada Users:When using the battery charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSw Warning: 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 Epson battery charger provided to charge the Epson Li-ion battery Model EU-85. Never attempt to charge other types of batteries in this charger as they may explode, leak, overheat, or cause personal injury. ❏Do not charge primary (non-rechargeable) batteries. ❏Do not handle the battery charger with wet hands or use it near water. ❏Do not expose the battery charger to water or high humidity. ❏Use only the type of power source indicated on the battery charger’s label, and always supply power directly from a standard, domestic power outlet with a power cord that meets the relevant local safety standards. ❏Place the battery charger near an electrical outlet where the power cord can be easily unplugged. ❏The battery charger is designed for use and provided with this product. Do not attempt to use it with other electronic devices unless specified. Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.This mark indicates that the battery will be recycled by RBRC. When you dispose of the battery, contact RBRC.
Introduction 4 R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. GINTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04 R Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson❏The battery charger included is designed for use with this product. Use of any other battery charger could result in fire, electric shock, or injury. ❏Use only a power source that meets the power requirements indicated on the label attached to the product. If you are not sure of the power supply specifications in your area, contact your local power company or contact our Customer Support. ❏Make sure the total amperage of all devices plugged into the power outlet does not exceed the power outlet’s ampere rating. ❏If you plan to use this product in Germany, the building installation 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 cord’s 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 product’s 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.❏Do not let the power cord become damaged or frayed. Place the battery charger in a location where people are unlikely to walk on the power code, and the cord is not pinched by items placed upon or against it. ❏If you cannot insert the plug into the power outlet, contact an electrician. For US and Canadian users:Use the power cord provided or a 6 to 10 foot UL-approved type SPT-2 or heavier type, 2 X 18 AWG cord with a 125 V 10 A plug and 125 V 7 A connector.
5 Introduction L Proof Sign-off: ABE S. Yamamoto, H. Honda T. Takahashi S. Halvorson R4CC960 User’s Guide Rev. GINTRO.FM A5 size 10/12/04