Epson Rd1 Instruction Manual

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Removing a memory card1. Make sure the SD memory access LED is off, and then open the 
memory card cover.c
Caution:
Never remove a memory card while the access light is on. Doing so may 
cause data in the card to be lost or damaged.
2. Push the memory card down until you hear a click. When you 
release your finger, the SD memory card pops out.
Note:
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2. Insert the lens and turn it clockwise until you hear a click.
Removing M (Bayonet) mount lenses1. Turn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go while pressing 
down the lens release button.2. Pull the lens straight out of the mount.
Mounting L mount lensesNote:
❏When you install an L mount lens, you need an optional M-Bayonet 
adapter ring.
❏There are three...

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2. Turn the M-Bayonet adapter ring clockwise, then remove the cover.
3. Align the lens mount screw with that of the M-Bayonet adapter 
ring, and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks.c
Caution:
Be careful not to tighten the lens too tightly.
Removing L mount lenses1. Turn the lens all the way counterclockwise and pull the lens 
straight out.
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Setting Up Your CameraTurning the power on1. Turn the power switch to the on position.
When you turn your camera on, information about current settings 
(number of remaining photos, photo quality, remaining battery 
power, and white balance settings) is indicated on the status gauge 
on the top of the camera. For details, see “About the Status Gauge” 
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3. Confirm that the year is highlighted, and rotate the JOG dial 
clockwise or counterclockwise to change the year.
Note:
When you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the value will increase. To decrease 
the value, turn the JOG dial counterclockwise.
4. Press the ENTER button. The year is set, and the month is 
highlighted.
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The new setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic Setup 
menu.
Power save timer settingsIf no operations are performed for a certain period when power is on, 
the LCD display turns off automatically and the camera enters Power 
Save Timer mode to save battery power.
Note:
While the camera is in Power Save Timer mode, you can press any button to 
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Resetting the default settingsIf necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings 
to their factory defaults, as shown below.
Follow the steps below to restore the default settings.
1. Use the JOG dial to select Initialize Settings in the Camera Settings 
menu, and press the ENTER button. The Initialize Settings screen is 
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Chapter 2Taking PicturesAbout the Status GaugeYou can use the status gauge on top of the camera to check the 
following: the number of remaining photos, photo quality, remaining 
battery power, and white balance. Each needle indicates the status of 
one of these items.
Note:
When the status gauge needs to be adjusted, you can calibrate the needles 
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Setting Photo QualityBefore taking photos using the camera, photo quality (image format, 
size, and compression ratio) must be specified. Set photo quality 
according to how you plan to use your image data. Photo quality settingWhen taking photos using the camera, images are saved in JPEG or 
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1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to WB position.
2. Rotate the JOG dial to select the desired white balance (light 
source). You can select from Auto, Sunny, Shade, Cloudy, 
Incandescent, or Fluorescent.
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...