Epson PhotoPC 650 - Manual (Page 136)

9-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Your picture is too dark (underexposed).
◗ You may need to use the flash. Make sure the setting is
not flash off.
◗ If you’re using the flash, make sure your subject is
between 3.2 and 9.8 feet away.
◗ Use HotShots to adjust the picture’s brightness and
contrast as described Chapter 7.
◗ If you’re using the macro mode to take a close-up
photo, be sure to provide adequate lighting for your
subject, since the camera’s smallest aperture setting is
automatically selected in this mode.
Your picture is too light (overexposed).
◗ If you’re using the forced flash setting, it may be too
bright. Try setting the flash to Auto.
◗ If you’re facing a bright light source, you may need to
shoot your picture from a different angle.
◗ Use HotShots to adjust the picture’s brightness as
described in Chapter 7.
Part of your picture is missing.
◗ Make sure you’re not blocking the lens with your finger,
hand strap, clothing, or other object.
A horizontal or vertical red line appears on your picture.
◗ Red lines are caused by glare. Avoid photographing
shiny surfaces that reflect excessive amounts of light into
your lens.
Your pictures don’t look as good as they used to.
◗ Your camera’s lens may be dirty or dusty. Try cleaning it
by following the instructions on page 9-1.
The area captured in the photo is different from what you
saw in the viewfinder.
◗ Make sure you look straight through the viewfinder.
Keep in mind that the area visible through the
viewfinder is slightly smaller than the area captured in
the photo.
◗ If you’re taking a close-up or macro mode picture, use
the LCD monitor.