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Optional Accessories

B-2

You can purchase an additional NiMH Battery Pak (with 4

batteries) or replacement NiMH Power Pak (which contains

a battery charger and 4 batteries). With a backup set of

charged batteries, you’ll have plenty of battery power.

Additional CompactFlash memory cards are also handy to

have to store more pictures.

These options should be available where you bought your

PhotoPC 3000Z.

You can order the following options directly from EPSON

Accessories at

(800) 873-7766

(U.S. sales only). In Canada,

please call

(800) 873-7766

for dealer referral. Or visit our

website at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only).

CompactFlash memory cards are available from the various

manufacturers like:

◗

Lexar Media, (800) 789-9418

◗

SanDisk, (408) 542-0595

◗

Delkin Devices, (858) 586-0123

Make sure you purchase the correct size card. The PhotoPC

3000Z will accept ATA-compatible Type I CompactFlash

cards up to 192MB.

Using the Optional AC Adapter

The universal AC adapter allows you to connect your

PhotoPC 3000Z to any standard (110/230 V) outlet. You

should use the AC adapter when you are previewing images,

transferring images and operating the camera from your

computer or video device, or using Print Mark. It is also

convenient if you are taking indoor portrait photos.

The adapter powers the camera but does not charge the

batteries.

Accessory Product

code

EPSON Universal AC Adapter

B867081

NiMH Battery Pak (4 batteries)

B818113

Universal NiMH Power Pak (charger and 4 batteries)

B818172

EPSON Image Authentication System (IAS)

PPC3-IAS

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Summary of Contents for PhotoPC 3000Z

Page 1: ...A B User s Guide Capella book Page i Thursday April 20 2000 4 21 PM ...

Page 2: ... cameradial neck strap holder diopter dial serial port USB port video audio out port AC adapter port hot shoe camera dial POWER button shutter button image quality button flash button self timer button top view Inside covers fm Page 17 Tuesday April 25 2000 4 30 PM ...

Page 3: ...eck strap holder microphone status display panel speaker photo capture light zoom controls camera control buttons camera status light bottom view battery cover lock tripod socket battery cover Inside covers fm Page 18 Tuesday April 25 2000 4 30 PM ...

Page 4: ... registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION PhotoPC is a registered trademark and HyPict PhotoEnhance and Image Authentication System are trademarks of Epson America Inc Image Expert and Camio are trademarks of Sierra Imaging Inc in the United States and other countries and are used under license CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation and has been licensed to CFA CompactFlash Ass...

Page 5: ...our User Mode 1 9 Setting the Date and Time 1 10 Formatting Your CompactFlash Memory Card 1 11 Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card 1 12 Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card 1 13 Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus 1 14 2 Taking Pictures Using the Camera Dial 2 1 Reading the Status Display Panel 2 2 Checking the Battery 2 2 Checking the Picture Counter 2 3 Checking Other Status Information 2 3 Taking P...

Page 6: ...5 Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings Adjusting Exposure 5 1 Changing the Automatic Exposure Value 5 2 Setting Shutter Speed and Aperture 5 3 Using Aperture Priority Settings 5 4 Adjusting the Sensitivity Setting 5 5 Adjusting the White Balance Setting 5 6 Setting the Custom White Balance 5 8 Changing the Metering Method 5 9 Fixing Condition Settings 5 10 Enabling Fixed Settings 5 10 Capturing S...

Page 7: ...Changing the DPOF File 8 5 Deleting the DPOF File 8 6 Reading Error Messages 8 6 Section 2 Using Your Camera With Your Computer or Video Device 9 Installing Software and Connecting Installing Your Software 9 1 Installing for Windows 9 2 Installing on a Macintosh 9 4 Reading Your Image Expert User s Guide 9 5 Connecting the Camera 9 6 Connecting to a Windows PC 9 6 Connecting to a Macintosh 9 7 Con...

Page 8: ...g the Self Timer 13 3 Taking Pictures With EPSON Photo 3 13 4 Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer 13 5 Changing Settings With Image Expert 13 5 Changing Settings With EPSON Photo 3 13 7 14 Presenting Your Photos Uploading Images to the Camera 14 1 Converting Files on a Windows PC 14 2 Converting Files on a Macintosh 14 4 Uploading Converted Files 14 6 Converting Presentations 14 7 Capturi...

Page 9: ...ations Camera C 1 Physical Dimensions C 1 Power C 1 Technical C 2 Environmental C 3 Safety C 3 Photographic C 3 Photo Processing Time and File Size approximate C 4 NiMH Battery Charger C 5 Physical Dimensions C 5 Technical C 5 NiMH Batteries C 5 Optional Universal AC Adapter C 5 Physical Dimensions C 5 Technical C 5 CompactFlash Memory Card C 6 Storage Capacity C 6 Physical Dimensions C 6 Minimum ...

Page 10: ...grammed mode for control of your shots and time savings and a fully automatic point and shoot mode for no fuss photography The PhotoPC 3000Z comes with a built in microphone and speaker that let you add and play back voice messages You can also capture full motion video with sound Your camera puts you in control of all your shots with exposure flash white balance metering and focus settings Introd...

Page 11: ...on pixel CCD sensor 3 optical zoom Bright lens F2 0 for sharper images 24 bit color or monochrome image capture Resolutions of 2048 1536 pixels and up to 2544 1904 pixels interpolated using EPSON s HyPict image enhancement technology Produces A3 sized prints 12 17 inches with HyPict photos Uncompressed Tiff file format 16MB EPSON CompactFlash card that holds approximately 31 fine resolution or 155...

Page 12: ...compatible with serial and USB cables for transferring photos see Appendix C for system requirements Software The PhotoPC 3000Z software suite includes the following Windows and Macintosh applications Sierra Imaging Image Expert software for transferring organizing editing and printing your pictures Also includes QuickTime Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader The EPSON Photo 3 application and TWAIN dri...

Page 13: ...n Devices and SanDisk Using Your Documentation Your EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z documentation gives you all the information you need to use your camera and software Your Quick Reference Guide is a handy portable guide that explains basic settings and how to take pictures You can find instructions for using Image Expert in your electronic Image Expert 1 8 User s Guide See Chapter 9 for details on reading y...

Page 14: ...ries and or disconnect the AC adapter and unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet If the battery charger shows unusual signs such as noise odor or smoke unplug it immediately To avoid damage to the optics of the camera do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Do not use the charger near water Never insert or remove the charger s power plug with wet hands Keep...

Page 15: ...ower cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the camera if the camera has been dropped or its exterior has been damaged if the camera or its optional accessories do not operate normally or exhibit a distinct change in performance Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Do not attempt to service the camera or battery charger yourself Refer all servicing to qu...

Page 16: ... Capturing Video Clips and Special Shots 4 Framing Focusing and Zooming 5 Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 6 Playing Back Photos 7 Adjusting Camera Settings 8 Creating DPOF Files for Processing When you are ready to load your photos onto your computer and work with them or if you want to use your camera with your computer TV or other video device or to print out your photos see the next secti...

Page 17: ...g your user mode Setting the date and time Formatting your CompactFlash memory card Removing a CompactFlash memory card Installing a CompactFlash memory card Adjusting the viewfinder focus 1 Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3000Z Make sure you have all the items shown below software Macintosh serial cable rechargeable batteries PC serial cable battery charger CompactFlash card 16MB installed in camera video...

Page 18: ...rging Batteries It s important to fully charge your batteries so they will last as long as possible before they need recharging WARNING Make sure you use the charger only with EPSON rechargeable NiMH batteries model EU 24 Do not place any other batteries in the charger Always charge batteries from the same package as a set Do not mix old and new batteries Read all safety instructions in the Introd...

Page 19: ...ight goes off 6 Wait one hour until the batteries cool before removing them from the charger WARNING Batteries are very hot 149 F 65 C after charging 7 Before storing the charger disconnect the power cord and remove the batteries For subsequent charges of your NiMH rechargeable batteries follow steps 1 through 3 then unplug the charger and follow steps 6 and 7 above Be sure to charge the batteries...

Page 20: ...slide the cover out to open it 3 Insert four batteries into the compartment positioning the and ends as shown below 4 Lower the battery cover and slide it in as shown below When the battery power is almost out a low battery icon appears on the camera s display panel Be sure to remove and recharge all four batteries at the same time battery cover lock Capella book Page 4 Thursday April 20 2000 4 21...

Page 21: ...teries that have not been used for a long time do not charge well However with regular use the batteries will return to normal Batteries discharge at least 2 per day whether they are used or not If the batteries are charged in a hot environment or if they are charged repeatedly without being discharged they will wear out more quickly Do not drop puncture disassemble or mutilate batteries Do not ge...

Page 22: ... from children Do not pull or tighten the strap too firmly while wearing it around your hand or neck this can cause serious injury To attach the neck strap follow these steps 1 Unscrew the screw sleeve on a triangular fastener at one end of the strap 2 Attach the fastener to the camera by passing it through an eyelet on one side of the camera 3 Tighten the screw sleeve on the fastener as shown bel...

Page 23: ...to the other side of the camera Attaching the Lens Cap Follow these steps to secure the lens cap to the camera 1 Pass the end of the string with the shorter loop through the eyelet on the edge of the lens cap 2 Then pass the end of the string with the longer loop through the shorter loop 3 Pull the end of the string with the longer loop tight Capella book Page 7 Thursday April 20 2000 4 21 PM ...

Page 24: ... into place To remove the lens cap press in the lens cap release tabs on the sides of the cap as you pull the cap off of the camera Using the Camera Case Place the camera in the case upright with the front of the camera facing the front of the camera case Secure the top of the case with the velcro flap Place the camera case strap over the neck stap and close the snap to secure the case to the neck...

Page 25: ...e camera s wide array of settings and features In addition to changing sensitivity and white balance you can adjust the shutter speed and aperture choose a spot or matrix metering system and focus the camera to three feet ten feet or infinity Full Auto In this mode the camera chooses most settings for you You can simply point and shoot or you can adjust some basic settings for example image qualit...

Page 26: ...structions on connecting the camera to your computer and Chapter 13 for instructions on setting the date and time Follow these steps to set the date and time 1 Turn the camera dial to Press the POWER button to turn on the camera 2 You see the clock setting screen with the month highlighted in red 3 Press the button next to the up or down arrows to increase or decrease the number until the month is...

Page 27: ... CAUTION When you format your memory card all the data is lost including any photos stored on your card Follow these steps to format your memory card 1 Turn the camera dial to You see the SETUP menu 2 Press the button below Memory SETUP The Memory Card Format menu appears if a memory card is correctly installed in the camera 3 Press the button next to MEMORY CARD FORMAT to format the card You see ...

Page 28: ...pactFlash memory card from the camera 1 Make sure the camera is turned off Press the POWER button to turn off the camera if it is on 2 Place your finger behind the memory card cover latch and pull the cover open 3 Push in the eject button to release the card Then pull out the card and close the cover memory card cover latch eject button Capella book Page 12 Thursday April 20 2000 4 21 PM ...

Page 29: ...amera is turned off Press the POWER button to turn off the camera if it is on 2 Place your finger behind the memory card cover latch and pull the cover open 3 Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot Make sure the front of the card is facing the same direction as the front of the camera and the arrow on the card s label is pointing in 4 As you insert the card the eject button pops up ...

Page 30: ...using the diopter This is useful if you wear glasses and want to remove them to take pictures with the viewfinder To adjust the focus simply look through the viewfinder and move the diopter dial up or down until you have a clear view diopter dial Capella book Page 14 Thursday April 20 2000 4 21 PM ...

Page 31: ... timer Selecting color or black and white mode Using programmed subject settings 2 Enabling the confirmation screen Adding sound to pictures Using quick playback and delete Using the Camera Dial The camera dial has six settings three for taking pictures and three for performing other functions such as setting up your photos or playing them back on the LCD screen To turn on the camera remove the le...

Page 32: ...See Chapter 8 Use this setting to set up or view information about your camera on the Setup screen See Chapter 1 and Chapter 7 for information Reading the Status Display Panel When your camera dial is turned to or the status display panel on the top of the camera shows the camera s current settings and how many additional pictures you can take Checking the Battery When your battery power is almost...

Page 33: ... the display panel reads 0 the camera status light on the back of the camera flashes red and you can no longer use the shutter button Before you can take any more pictures you need to delete some of the images on the memory card See page 6 3 for instructions If you want to save your photos before you delete them connect the camera to your computer as described in Chapter 9 then transfer the pictur...

Page 34: ...ve the lens cap then follow these steps 1 Make sure you are at least 20 inches 50 cm away from your subject If you want to get closer use macro mode with the LCD screen as described on page 4 4 2 Press the POWER button to turn on the camera and turn the camera dial to Wait until the photo capture light stops flashing and remains a steady green 3 Use the camera s control buttons to make any changes...

Page 35: ...ture light flashes until the lens locks in focus and the camera determines the exposure While holding down the shutter button you can reframe your picture and move your subject off center if you want 7 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture 8 Hold the camera still until the shutter snaps then release the shutter button NOTE If there is a delay after you press the shu...

Page 36: ...ecordings to go with your photos NOTE Before you begin to take pictures you can use the SETUP menu to turn on audio recording with the Confirmation setting See page 2 17 for details Remove the lens cap then follow these steps 1 Make sure you are at least 20 inches 50 cm away from your subject If you want to get closer use macro mode as described on page 4 4 2 Turn the camera dial to to see the Vie...

Page 37: ...n to wake the camera 3 Using the preview image to guide you make changes to the settings on the View menu if you like For details see Chapter 3 for special shots including video clips see Chapter 4 for framing focusing and zooming shots or see Chapter 5 for color and exposure settings NOTE You can also use the camera s buttons to change the image quality flash setting or timer See the following se...

Page 38: ...ress the shutter button make sure you hold the camera still until the shutter snaps to avoid blurring your images If the Confirmation setting is on you see a confirmation screen NOTE You enable the confirmation screen in the Shot SETUP menu See page 2 16 for detailed instructions on using the confirmation screen From the confirmation screen you can do the following Press the button next to Delete ...

Page 39: ... to cycle from one setting to the other NOTE The camera dial must be turned to or to set the image quality The image quality icons appear on the status display panel as described below Standard JPEG Produces color or black and white images at 640 480 pixels The CompactFlash memory card holds approximately 155 standard image quality pictures without audio recordings but the images include less deta...

Page 40: ...ate compression Your pictures include excellent detail and the CompactFlash memory card holds approximately 12 HyPict pictures This setting is best for images you are enlarging up to 12 17 inches Uncompressed Tiff Produces color and black and white images at 2048 1536 pixels with no compression Your pictures include perfect detail without the distortion that compression may cause You can use this ...

Page 41: ...an buy a higher density CompactFlash memory card which lets you store more photos See Appendix B for details You can still store several JPEG images with a picture in Tiff mode Using the Flash Press the flash button to cycle through the five flash settings Your camera has a hot shoe to attach an optional external flash See Appendix B for more information on purchasing and attaching an external fla...

Page 42: ...sh Off The flash is disabled even when lighting is inadequate Use this setting for special effects where flash photography is prohibited or for macro mode close ups Red eye Reduction Use this setting to eliminate the red eye effect the reddish reflection of the flash in your subjects pupils that flash photography often produces Slow Synchronized Flash Slow synchronized flash causes the aperture to...

Page 43: ...user mode Taking Pictures With the Timer Setting the timer creates a 10 second delay between the time you press the shutter button and the actual image capture This allows you to take a picture of yourself NOTE You can also combine continuous interval shooting or video clip capture with the timer for delayed automatic capture of images This allows you to photograph yourself in motion See Chapter 3...

Page 44: ... flashes green as the PhotoPC 3000Z processes the image s NOTE To cancel a timer picture after you ve pressed the shutter button press the shutter button again or press the timer button Selecting Color or Black and White Mode You use the SETUP menu to switch between color and black and white pictures NOTE There is no difference between the file sizes of color and black and white pictures Follow th...

Page 45: ...utomatic sensitivity and matrix metering Portrait Recommended for portraits Uses the following settings spot metering and aperture fixed at F2 0 Landscape Recommended for landscapes or scenery Uses the following settings matrix metering and aperture set to F8 0 The aperture automatically changes to F2 0 when the subject is in dim light Follow these steps to use programmed subject settings 1 Remove...

Page 46: ...dd recordings when you are taking photos The confirmation screen shows you a quick view of your picture right after you take it Then you can add a recording delete the image or play back your photos instantly Follow these steps to turn the confirmation screen on or off 1 Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu 2 Press the button next to Shot SETUP You see the Shot SETUP menu with the cur...

Page 47: ...screen is turned on and the Confirmation setting is enabled as described here Audio recordings take up memory on your CompactFlash memory card and reduce the number of photos you can store Follow these steps to add a recording right after taking a picture 1 Make sure the confirmation screen is enabled as described on page 2 16 2 Turn the camera dial to Center the subject on the LCD screen 3 Press ...

Page 48: ...tantly play back the photo you just took along with all your other photos You can also delete the image if you don t want to save it See Chapter 6 for additional playback options that you can use in the camera s Playback menu Follow these steps 1 Make sure the confirmation screen is enabled as described on page 2 16 2 Turn the camera dial to Center the subject on the LCD screen 3 Press the shutter...

Page 49: ...yback screen You can do any of the following from the quick playback menu Press the button under Multi to view multiple images at once See page 6 2 for details Press the button next to Sound Play to play back any recordings you made for your images Press the button under Delete to delete an image from your memory card To delete a recording see page 6 8 Press the button next to the magnifying glass...

Page 50: ...15 frames per second with your camera The images are saved at 320 240 pixels in the Motion JPEG format They play back on your computer in the QuickTime Movie format NOTE Hold the camera upright when capturing video clips If you hold the camera sideways your video will play back sideways You can t rotate video clips without a separate video editing program If you want to adjust any camera settings ...

Page 51: ... zoom setting once you ve started recording 4 Press the shutter button to begin recording your video clip If you want to stop the recording press the shutter button again You see the red letters REC on the screen while your camera is recording When the recording is done the camera displays Please wait and takes a minute to store the video To play back your video clip see page 6 9 Continuous Shooti...

Page 52: ... and remains a steady green 3 Press the button under Mode Change to change to Continuous Shooting mode You see a preview of your picture on the LCD screen with a red frame around it CONTINUOUS appears on the screen 4 Center your subject in the red frame 5 Press and hold the shutter button all the way down If the camera s shutter sound is enabled the camera clicks as it captures each picture See pa...

Page 53: ...apture light stops flashing and remains a steady green You see a preview of your picture on the LCD screen with a red frame around it CONTINUOUS appears on the screen 3 Center your subject in the red frame 4 Press the timer button The timer iconappears on the status display panel to indicate that the timer is enabled 5 Press the shutter button You have 10 seconds to get ready for action in front o...

Page 54: ...amera dial to to see the View menu and adjust the settings then turn the camera dial back to See Chapters 4 and 5 for more information Follow these steps to use the time lapse feature 1 Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod See page B 4 for information on attaching the camera to a tripod 2 Turn the camera dial to Press the POWER button to turn on the camera and wait until the photo ca...

Page 55: ...ke the next photo While the camera is on in this mode Int appears in the display panel 7 To stop taking pictures press the POWER button to turn off the camera The number of photos you can take is limited by the space on the CompactFlash memory card With a higher capacity card you can store more pictures See Appendix B for more information TIP You can use a program like QuickTime Pro Macromedia Fla...

Page 56: ... camera to a fixed point This chapter includes the following sections Taking digital zoom pictures Taking panoramic pictures Taking close ups with macro mode Adjusting the focus Taking Digital Zoom Pictures Digital zoom pictures are magnified two times 2 The automatic cropping effect makes file sizes smaller In HyPict mode the camera uses interpolation to give you more image data for a better fina...

Page 57: ...to 1 The words DIGITAL ZOOM appear on your LCD briefly A yellow frame appears around the previewed image and the setting changes to 2 3 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the auto focus and exposure When the camera locks its settings the photo capture light stops flashing and you see a green circle and flash and exposure settings on the screen If you want you can reframe your picture while h...

Page 58: ... cropped out The resulting smaller image sizes mean you can store more pictures in the panorama format You can take panoramic pictures using any user mode Follow these steps 1 Turn the camera dial to You see the View menu The current frame setting appears in the bottom right corner NOTE This View menu illustrates what you see if your user mode is set to Program Your View menu will look different i...

Page 59: ... mode remains active until you change it or turn off the camera Taking Close Ups With Macro Mode You can use the camera s macro mode to take pictures as close as 2 36 inches 6 cm NOTE When you take macro close ups you should use a tripod as described in Appendix B and disable the flash Otherwise your pictures may appear blurry and washed out If you are taking close ups between 2 36 inches 6 cm and...

Page 60: ...s its settings the photo capture light stops flashing and you see a green circle on the screen If you want you can reframe your picture while holding the button down 4 Press the button all the way down to capture the image Macro mode remains active until you change it or turn off the camera Adjusting the Focus The PhotoPC 3000Z lets you manually select a fixed focus Follow these steps 1 Make sure ...

Page 61: ... choose either M1 focal point is about 8 inches or M2 focal point is about 20 inches 6 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the camera s exposure settings When the camera locks its settings the photo capture light stops flashing and you see a green circle on the screen You also see the shutter speed and aperture setting at the top of the screen in yellow If you want you can reframe your pictur...

Page 62: ...tting Changing the metering method Fixing condition settings Exposure and color tips NOTE The settings in this chapter require that you set your user mode to Manual or Program See page 1 9 to change the user mode for your camera 5 Adjusting Exposure Your camera normally adjusts exposure automatically However you may want to increase the exposure setting if you want to lighten your picture or if yo...

Page 63: ...e exposure value setting when it is set to forced flash or flash off or when you re using an optional external flash Follow these steps to select predefined exposure settings 1 Make sure that the camera is set to Program or Manual user mode See page 1 9 for details 2 Turn the camera dial to or If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder with the camera dial set to press the MENU button to see ...

Page 64: ... and Aperture Experienced photographers can set the exposure manually by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture settings NOTE To set the aperture setting and let your camera automatically determine the shutter speed you can use the Aperture Priority settings see page 5 4 Follow these steps to adjust the settings 1 Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode See page 1 9 for details 2 Tu...

Page 65: ...You may want to select a specific aperture setting for a desired effect For example you can set your camera to a higher aperture setting smaller opening such as F8 to sharpen your subject and soften the background The camera automatically selects the shutter speed based on the lighting conditions Follow these steps to set the aperture and let the camera automatically determine the shutter speed 1 ...

Page 66: ...er shutter speed See page 5 2 Adjusting the Sensitivity Setting With the PhotoPC 3000Z s high sensitivity settings you can take pictures of fast moving subjects or indoor or low light pictures without a flash You can set the sensitivity from the camera s standard ISO equivalent of 100 to an ISO equivalent of 200 or 400 The arrow icons below ISO indicate the sensitivity setting The standard setting...

Page 67: ...nder ISO to change the sensitivity setting If the user mode is set to Manual press the button under Menu Change You see the following screen Press the button under ISO to change the sensitivity setting Adjusting the White Balance Setting The PhotoPC 3000Z adjusts white balance automatically to ensure color accuracy However you may want to change this setting for special effects or lighting conditi...

Page 68: ...etting 1 Make sure the camera is set to Program or Manual user mode See page 1 9 for instructions 2 Turn the camera dial to or In Viewfinder mode press the MENU button If you are taking pictures with the LCD screen you see the View menu with a preview of your image 3 Do one of the following If the user mode is set to Program press the button under W B to select FIX or CUSTOM If the user mode is se...

Page 69: ...TUP menu If necessary change to Program or Manual user mode 3 Press the button next to Shot SETUP to go to the Shot SETUP menu 4 Press the button below New W B 5 You see a screen asking you if you want to save a new setting for the custom white balance mode Press the button next to Yes to save a new white balance setting The camera s lens moves out if it isn t already out You see a message with a ...

Page 70: ...tering system 1 Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode See page 1 9 for details 2 Turn the camera dial to or In Viewfinder mode press the MENU button If you are taking pictures with the LCD screen you see the View menu with a preview of your image 3 Press the button under Menu Change You see the following screen The current metering setting is in the lower right corner 4 Press the bu...

Page 71: ...tional external flash Enabling Fixed Settings Make sure your camera is set to Manual mode as described on page 1 9 Then follow these steps to enable fixed settings 1 Turn the dial to and press the POWER button to turn on the camera You see the SETUP menu 2 Press the button next to Shot SETUP You see the Shot SETUP menu 3 Press the button next to FixSet to change the setting to On 4 Press the butto...

Page 72: ...Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture NOTE For detailed instructions on taking pictures see Chapter 2 Your camera processes the picture and saves its settings Then you see a settings confirmation screen 5 Press the button next to Yes to save the settings or press the button next to No if you don t want to save them repeat the steps above to fix new settings You retu...

Page 73: ... your shots can be complicated These tips provide suggestions for various conditions If you are taking pictures in bright sunlight Reduce the exposure setting Use a fast shutter speed or smaller aperture setting Use an optional filter with the camera s included lens adapter to cut down on excessive light If the sky is cloudy Increase the exposure setting Try using fixed white balance Increase the ...

Page 74: ...er fluorescent lighting Use custom or fixed white balance Avoid taking portraits under fluorescent lights If you are taking portrait photos Try using spot metering Make sure you center your subject when you lock the exposure with the two step shutter Then you can move the subject off center while you are holding the shutter button down See Chapter 2 for details on using the two step shutter Try us...

Page 75: ...lete selected pictures and customize playback features You can also view your pictures on a television as easily as on the camera s screen This chapter explains the following Playing back pictures one by one or several at a time Deleting pictures Locking and unlocking pictures Adding playing back and deleting audio recordings Magnifying pictures Playing back video clips Viewing detailed informatio...

Page 76: ...y button on the back of the camera to wake the camera If you are using the AC adapter the camera shuts off after 15 minutes Playing Back Multiple Pictures You can play back your pictures in Multi mode to view small thumbnail versions of either four or nine pictures at once Follow these steps to play back multiple pictures 1 Turn the camera dial to and press the POWER button You see the last pictur...

Page 77: ...s for deletion or lock pictures to protect them from deletion You can also delete images through your software when the camera is connected to your computer see Chapter 10 Deleting the Currently Displayed Picture Set the camera dial to then follow these steps 1 Press the buttons next to the right and left arrows to scroll to the image you want to delete You ll notice a delay if the picture was tak...

Page 78: ...CK to return to the main playback menu NOTE If any images are locked you see a screen like the one shown To delete all the photos press the button next to Yes To delete only unlocked photos press the button next to No Press the button under Cancel if you don t want to delete any images See page 6 5 for instructions on unlocking images Deleting Selected Pictures You can select two or more images an...

Page 79: ...e finished selecting images to delete press the button under BACK to return to the main playback menu and delete them A confirmation message appears Press the button next to Yes to delete the selected images or the button next to No to cancel Locking and Unlocking Pictures The lock feature allows you to keep your images from being accidentally deleted You can lock selected images or all the images...

Page 80: ...p left corner of the screen and the word Unlock changes back to Lock Repeat this step to unlock any additional images Adding Audio Recordings You can add audio recordings to images stored on your memory card Follow these steps to add a recording to an existing image 1 Turn the camera dial to to select playback mode 2 Press the buttons next to the right and left arrows to move to the photo to which...

Page 81: ...nto the microphone on the back of the camera Press the button under Stop to stop recording at any time A microphone icon appears in the upper left corner of the image to indicate that a recording has been added 6 Press the button under BACK twice to return to the main playback menu Playing Back Audio Recordings Your camera has a speaker that allows you to play back your recordings You can also pla...

Page 82: ...tiple images you ll see a white frame around the currently selected photo You ll see a microphone icon in the upper left corner if the image has a recording attached 2 Press the button under Menu Change 3 Press the button under Sound You see the following 4 Press the button under Delete Sound to delete the recording A message appears asking you to confirm the deletion 5 Press the button next to Ye...

Page 83: ...ft and right arrows to move left or right Hold the button down to scroll quickly in one direction NOTE When you magnify a panoramic picture you can only scroll left and right 3 To exit the screen press the button under BACK Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips that you capture on your PhotoPC 3000Z You can play them forward or backward delete them pause rewind fast forward or mov...

Page 84: ... thumbnails or twice to view nine thumbnails Press it a third time to view one image at a time again You can t select reverse playback if you are viewing multiple thumbnails 7 Press the button next to Play You see your video clip playing in a screen like the following 8 To slow down the playback press the button next to Change Speed Press it again to go back to normal playback speed 9 Press and ho...

Page 85: ...ton under Restart to restart the video 12 Press the button under Quit to stop playing the video clip Deleting a Video Clip Follow these steps to delete a video clip 1 Turn the camera dial to You see the last picture you took on the LCD screen If you haven t taken any photos you see a gray screen with the following message There is no image 2 Press the button under Menu Change 3 Press the button ne...

Page 86: ...play image information follow these steps 1 Turn the camera dial to then press the button under Menu Change You see the following 2 Press the button next to Info to display information for the currently selected image 3 Press the button under BACK twice to return to the main playback screen Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show You can use the LCD screen to play back your pictures in a continuous ...

Page 87: ...ages from your slide show See the following sections for instructions 4 Press the button next to Start to begin the slide show To pause the slide show press the button under Pause Press the same button under Restart to restart it While the slide show is paused you can move backward through the slides by pressing the button under Rev You can move forward by pressing the button next to Fwd You can a...

Page 88: ... turn it to Sound OFF Excluding Pictures From a Slide Show All pictures saved in your camera s memory card are automatically included in the slide show To exclude any pictures from the slide show follow these steps 1 Turn the camera dial to Then press the button under Menu Change 2 Press the button under SLIDE SHOW 3 Press the button next to Settings The slide show settings screen appears 4 Press ...

Page 89: ...re finished press the button under BACK to return to the slide show menu NOTE Once you exclude images the camera plays images that are included at that time only new photos are automatically excluded If you take new photos and want to play them in your slide show select them or press the button next to Select All to include all your pictures Rotating Pictures in a Slide Show You can display pictur...

Page 90: ...ress the button under Rotate once Press it two more times to rotate the image back To rotate the image 90 degrees to the right press the button under Rotate twice Press it once more to rotate the image back NOTE You can t rotate images that have been excluded from the slide show If you want to include an excluded image press the button next to Select and then rotate it 6 Repeat steps 4 through 5 t...

Page 91: ... the language 7 Setting the Auto Power Off Time The automatic power off feature saves battery power by automatically putting the camera into sleep mode when it s idle for a designated period of time You can set the camera to turn off after 10 seconds 30 seconds one minute three minutes or five minutes NOTE Automatic power off settings are in effect only when you re using batteries to power the cam...

Page 92: ... let you know when an image has been captured and beeps whenever you press any of its buttons However you can turn some or all of the alert sounds off Follow these steps 1 Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu Then press the button under Camera SETUP You see the Camera SETUP menu shown to the left 2 Press the button under Beep to cycle through these choices Shutter The camera clicks wh...

Page 93: ... arrows to adjust the screen brightness Setting the Camera Volume You can change the camera s volume for playing back audio recordings and alert sounds Follow these steps 1 Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu Then press the button under Camera SETUP You see the Camera SETUP menu shown to the left 2 Press the button next to Volume to change the setting to Hi or Low 3 Press the button ...

Page 94: ... the upper right corner of the screen 2 Press the button next to the time and date to display the following screen The month is highlighted in red 3 Press the buttons next to the up and down arrows to adjust the setting then press the button under the right arrow to highlight the day 4 Repeat step 3 for each item you want to change To return to a previous setting press the button under the left ar...

Page 95: ...change the language setting 1 Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu 2 Press the button under the icon to go to the Language Signal setup menu 3 If necessary press the buttons under the arrows to highlight English 4 Press the button under BACK to save the setting and return to the SETUP menu Capella book Page 5 Thursday April 20 2000 4 21 PM ...

Page 96: ...POF files Reading error messages 8 Introduction to the DPOF Standard The Digital Print Order Format DPOF is a digital print standard that lets you create a file containing all the information a photo finishing lab needs to print your photos You can also use DPOF files with DPOF compatible photo printers Simply use Print Mark to select photos to print specify the number of copies and store the info...

Page 97: ...change the way it is set up before printing Follow these steps to make a new DPOF file in Standard or Index layout 1 Turn on your camera and turn the camera s dial to 2 Press the button next to PrintMark The Print Mark program s main menu appears on the screen 3 Press the button next to New settings If you ve previously made a DPOF file you see a message warning that you will lose those settings P...

Page 98: ...ows the picture number To enlarge a selected picture press the button next to the magnifying glass Press the button under Back to return to the selection screen NOTE The Print Mark program displays up to 1000 pictures Even if more pictures are stored in your memory card the program displays only the first 1000 8 Press the buttons next to the up and down arrows to specify how many sheets 0 to 99 of...

Page 99: ...e button next to Add Index Then press the button next to Index print to select None Selected the images you have selected for printing or All If you are creating an Index layout file go to step 12 12 Press the buttons under the left and right arrows to select the number of copies up to 99 for your index print Then if you are creating an index for a Standard layout file press the button under Back ...

Page 100: ...program s main menu appears on the screen 3 Press the button next to Confirm You see the confirmation screen To check the frame selections press the button under Confirm frame To change the settings press the button under Change and follow steps 6 through 15 under Making the DPOF File 4 Press the button under Back to return to the Print Mark main screen Capella book Page 5 Thursday April 20 2000 4...

Page 101: ... to the previous screen You cannot select any more images You have selected the maximum number of photos that the program will allow you to print Press the button under Back to return to the previous screen No memory card inserted The memory card isn t inserted in the camera or it isn t fully inserted into its slot Insert a memory card as described on page 1 13 Error Unable to access DPOF file Thi...

Page 102: ...gram tries to read a DPOF file made by a different camera Delete the file or create a new file Press the button next to Delete and make new settings to create a new file or press the button under Back to save the file from the other camera Unable to save DPOF file Not enough memory available on card The memory card doesn t have enough space to save a DPOF file Press any button to return to the mai...

Page 103: ...her device The following chapters are included in this section 9 Installing the Software and Connecting 10 Getting Photos Into Your Computer 11 Getting Your Photos Into Documents 12 Printing Your Photos 13 Operating the Camera From Your Computer 14 Presenting Your Photos For troubleshooting maintenance and reference information including specifications see the next section Troubleshooing and Refer...

Page 104: ...nce and share them You can also upload pictures sounds and presentation screens to the camera 9 The CD ROM has these Windows and Macintosh applications Sierra Imaging Image Expert with the QuickTime Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader lets you transfer organize and view your pictures sounds and video clips You can also use it to edit pictures and sounds EPSON Photo 3 is a standalone application for tr...

Page 105: ... can cancel and wait to restart until you have installed all the PhotoPC 3000Z applications If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows NT and you see an error message that says that you must be logged on with administrative privileges or a similar message or you are unable to install the software contact your system administrator for assistance Follow these steps 1 Insert the PhotoPC 3000Z CD ROM in...

Page 106: ...SON Photo 3 button Follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON Photo 3 7 When you return to the Setup screen click the Install EPSON File Converter button Follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON File Converter 8 When you return to the Setup screen click the Install EPSON Photo Print2 button Follow the instructions on the screen to install EPSON Photo Print2 9 When install...

Page 107: ... double click the PhotoPC 3000Z CD ROM icon to open it 3 Open the EPSON Photo 3 folder 4 Double click the Photo 3 Installer Part 1 icon and follow the instructions on the screen 5 Open the EPSON File Converter folder 6 Double click the EPSON File Converter Install icon and follow the instructions on the screen 7 Open the EPSON Photo Print2 folder 8 Double click the Photo Print2 Installer A icon Th...

Page 108: ...al in Windows click Start point to Programs Image Expert then click Image Expert 1 8 User s Guide To read the manual in Macintosh double click the Image Expert User s Guide icon on the PhotoPC 3000Z CD ROM You can also copy the manual to your hard drive When you open a manual in Acrobat Reader you ll see a toolbar like this With Acrobat Reader you have several ways to navigate through text Use the...

Page 109: ... of electromagnetic interference such as stereo speakers or the base units of cordless telephones Connecting to a Windows PC Follow these steps 1 Make sure the camera and your computer are off 2 Locate the PC serial cable that came with the camera 3 Locate a serial port on the back of your computer You may have two serial ports labeled COM1 and COM2 or the ports may be labeled with icons If you ha...

Page 110: ...d check your computer s COM port configuration and try again If your computer has a high speed serial board you may be able to transfer your pictures at the rate of 230 4KB per second If your camera software doesn t set this speed automatically you can set it manually See your Windows help system and your computer s documentation for instructions Connecting to a Macintosh Follow these steps 1 Make...

Page 111: ... the camera squeeze and hold the connector lock button on the side of the connector while you pull the cable out 5 Turn on the camera and turn the camera dial to then turn on your Macintosh system On a PowerPC or PowerMac G3 you may be able to transfer your pictures at the rate of 230 4KB per second If your camera software doesn t set this speed automatically you can set it manually See your Macin...

Page 112: ...b it s recommended that you connect the camera directly to the computer s USB port 3 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera Then insert the connector on the other end of the USB cable into the camera s USB interface port 4 Turn on your computer then turn on the camera and turn the camera dial to Installing Your Windows USB Driver If you re connecting to a Windows 98 or Windows 2000 sys...

Page 113: ...Windows 98 or Search for a suitable driver for your device Windows 2000 Then click Next 4 Select Specify a location and browse to your CD ROM or DVD drive Click Next to browse in Windows 2000 5 Select the Win98E folder Click OK 6 On the following screen click Next The wizard locates your camera s driver 7 Click Next on the installation screen to install the driver When you see the following screen...

Page 114: ...ransfer your pictures by copying them directly from your memory card with an optional adapter See page B 7 for instructions 10 Transferring Photos Sound Files and Video Clips The PhotoPC 3000Z provides several ways to transfer your files from the camera s memory card to your computer You can save your files in Image Expert albums for easy viewing and file management See page 10 2 You can use EPSON...

Page 115: ... software This lets you view small thumbnail images of your pictures and then quickly transfer them to an album folder on your hard disk drive Follow these steps 1 Make sure the camera is turned on connected to your computer and the camera dial is turned to 2 In Windows click Start point to Programs point to Image Expert and click Image Expert PhotoPC 3000Z If you see the Image Expert Quick Tour s...

Page 116: ... images to your hard drive To transfer a single image select it then click the button NOTE To select more than one image hold down the Ctrl key in Windows or the Shift key on your Macintosh while you click To deselect an image or images click another image You must click the button to transfer images When you view images on your computer they are not yet transferred You see a Select Album window l...

Page 117: ... want to delete all the photos you transferred from your camera s memory card 9 Click Yes to erase the image s or No to save the images Click Cancel if you want to keep the camera filmstrip window open From your new album you can double click a photo or video clip to open it in Image Expert You can display your images one by one edit print and copy them to diskettes or place them in your documents...

Page 118: ... using a PCMCIA adapter to access images from a PC card slot select PC Card 6 Select another port if necessary In most cases it s best to leave the Port setting at Auto because Image Expert can detect the camera connection automatically If you have a serial device connected to one port and an internal modem on the other you can try setting the Port to COM3 or COM4 If you have a USB port select Ser...

Page 119: ... Downloader icon in the EPSON Photo 3 folder on your hard drive On a USB system press the camera s shutter button You see the EPSON Auto Downloader screen From the Auto Downloader screen you can do the following To see detailed information about Auto Downloader settings click the Show Details button To change Auto Downloader settings click the Settings button and make any desired changes See the n...

Page 120: ...change the Auto Downloader settings 1 In Windows click Start point to Programs EPSON Photo 3 then click EPSON Auto Downloader Settings On a Macintosh double click the EPSON Auto Downloader Settings icon in the EPSON Photo 3 folder on your hard drive On a USB system press the camera s timer button You see the EPSON Auto Downloader Settings screen 2 From the Files and Folders tab set up a new defaul...

Page 121: ...elete Files from the Camera to automatically delete files from your camera s memory card once you have downloaded them You can also confirm deletion of files and delete locked files Click Close when Finished to automatically close the program when all the files are transferred To automatically open the folder with your new files select Open Destination Folders To view a log of the download when yo...

Page 122: ...unning Windows or Import then TWAIN Select if you have a Macintosh from the File menu NOTE The commands you choose from the File menu differ from one host application to another With other host applications you might choose Acquire or Select Source Some applications let you download only one photo at a time 3 For your TWAIN source choose EPSON Photo 3 Windows or Photo 3 Macintosh 4 For Windows cho...

Page 123: ...and enhance all the pictures at once However this feature makes the transfer take significantly longer The optional AC adapter is recommended for this feature 6 After transferring click Erase Photos if you want to remove the picture s from your camera 7 If necessary click Close to exit the EPSON Photo 3 screen and return to your application You see the picture or pictures in the work area Getting ...

Page 124: ...SB system press the camera s flash button You see a screen like the one below If you see a Setup screen that says The Camera Is Not Responding see page 10 13 2 Click the picture you want or click Select All You can also view rotate or enhance the picture s or see picture information before you export as described on page 10 10 If you see video clips instead of pictures change the camera directory ...

Page 125: ...era s memory card Here are some additional things you can do with EPSON Photo 3 Select the Controls tab to change camera settings or view a live preview and take pictures from your computer See Chapter 13 for more information Set the camera s date and time from the Setup tab or change your computer connection settings See Chapter 13 for more information Select the Folder tab and click Browse to lo...

Page 126: ...ON Photo 3 application you may see a screen like the following From EPSON Auto Downloader you may see a screen like the following Follow these steps to fix your camera connection 1 Check the cable and make sure the connections are secure Make sure the pins inside the connector are not bent 2 Make sure your batteries have enough power or your AC adapter is connected 3 Click Test Connection If you s...

Page 127: ...again If you still don t see your pictures see Appendix A for more troubleshooting tips Configuring Camera Events You can use camera events when you are connecting your camera to your computer with USB You can automatically launch an application such as EPSON Auto Downloader when you connect the camera and press one of its buttons You can customize which buttons launch which programs in the Camera...

Page 128: ... see a list of events with the registered applications that support that event To change an application uncheck the current application and check a different one Now when you connect your camera or press any of the camera buttons that you have assigned your selected application opens automatically NOTE If you have more than one application selected for any camera event you will see a camera event ...

Page 129: ...ent from the list 4 If you don t want to launch any application with a camera event click Ignore the Camera Event 5 To launch an application with an event click Launch an Application 6 Click Browse to find your application Select your application and click Open 7 Click OK to save your settings and close the EPSON Camera Monitor Setup window Now when you connect your camera or press any of the came...

Page 130: ...or presentation You can also import an image into your application or copy and paste it With Windows you can use the Camio Viewer to drag a picture directly from the camera and drop it into your project This chapter describes the following Importing images into documents Getting images with copy and paste Using drag and drop from an album Getting images with the Camio Viewer Getting Your Photos In...

Page 131: ...steps to import a PhotoPC 3000Z picture into your document 1 Start your application 2 Open the document where you want to use the picture 3 Select the point where you want to place your picture NOTE In some applications you can add a frame around the picture if you want to move it or resize it In other applications you create a frame first and then place the picture in it For instructions see your...

Page 132: ...use pages to load slowly You might try creating a small preview image with a link to the full sized photo See your application s documentation for instructions Read your electronic Image Expert User s Guide to resize images in Image Expert see page 9 5 You may not be able to import video clips into some applications Not all applications recognize the camera s movie file format If you upgrade your ...

Page 133: ...screen click Close On a Macintosh open the Image Expert PhotoPC3000Z folder and double click the Image Expert icon 2 Click View Pictures from an Existing Album Or from the Image Expert screen click the Open Album button or select Open Album from the File menu You see a dialog box like the following 3 Locate the album you want and double click it to open it When a filmstrip of album images appears ...

Page 134: ...Microsoft Word PowerPoint WordPerfect or Lotus SmartSuite Depending on how well your application supports OLE 2 0 your images may not look as good when you drag and drop them as when you import them Follow these steps 1 Start Image Expert as described on page 11 4 2 Click View Pictures from an Existing Album or click the Open Album button from the Image Expert screen 3 Locate the album you want an...

Page 135: ...r a component of Image Expert is a quick and easy way to get pictures from the camera You can transfer all images to your computer or just display the pictures in the camera Then you can drag a picture directly into a presentation or document NOTE Dragging and dropping an image with the Camio Viewer works only with OLE 2 0 compliant applications running in Windows First you need to connect the cam...

Page 136: ... drop Copy all images and delete them from the Camera Transfers your pictures to an album folder on your hard drive and deletes them from the camera You can then select an image to drag and drop 3 Continue with the steps in one of the following sections depending on the option you chose in step 2 If you see an error message see page A 9 for possible solutions Dragging and Dropping a Picture Into a...

Page 137: ...g and drop with the Camio Viewer your picture is not saved as a separate image file on your hard drive You have to transfer your image first if you want it to be available as a separate image file Transferring Images Before Placing Them Follow these steps if you chose Copy all images from the Camera to the Computer or Copy all images and delete them from the Camera 1 Click OK to copy your pictures...

Page 138: ...2 to print an index of all the pictures in your camera You can also print several copies of your photos with different layouts and print settings This chapter includes the following information Opening photos in the camera s memory card Opening photos saved on the computer Printing photos Printing Your Photos Capella book Page 1 Thursday April 20 2000 4 21 PM ...

Page 139: ...pen your photos in Photo Print2 with the Photo Print2 Launcher 1 Connect the camera to your computer turn the camera dial to and turn on the camera by pressing the POWER button 2 In Windows click Start point to Programs EPSON Photo 3 then click EPSON Photo Print2 Launcher On a Macintosh double click the EPSON Photo Print2 Launcher icon in the EPSON Photo 3 folder For USB systems press the image qu...

Page 140: ...int2 you can print out photos that you have downloaded to a folder on your computer You can print an index of the photos in that folder or you can select photos and a layout for printing 1 In Windows click Start point to Programs EPSON Photo Print2 then click EPSON Photo Print2 On a Macintosh double click the EPSON Photo Print2 icon in the EPSON Photo Print2 folder 2 Click Start Then click Browse ...

Page 141: ... follow these steps to print them 1 To print an index of all your photos click Yes Click the button with the correct paper size Make sure the correct printer is selected and click OK Your printer prints the index sheets To skip the index click No 2 In the next window click Select All if you want to print one copy of each of your photos Then go to step 6 Or if you want to select which photos and ho...

Page 142: ...ease the number of copies for that photo You see a green circle and the number of copies on each selected image 5 When you are finished selecting photos click Finish Selection You see the paper size and layout window 6 Select the size of paper that is loaded in your printer Then click the button for your print layout You can print up to eight photos per page on some paper sizes Capella book Page 5...

Page 143: ...te printing cutting guides and other print option settings When you re finished click Finish Setting 9 Click Start Printing to print your photos TIP Here are image size guidelines to follow when printing photos Print images captured at 640 480 pixels as small prints 4 6 inches or smaller Print images captured at 2048 1536 pixels as larger prints 8 10 or 11 14 inches Print images captured at 2544 1...

Page 144: ...djust camera settings and transfer images PhotoPC 3000Z allows you to choose the application that best meets your needs and preferences 13 Taking Pictures From Your Computer With Image Expert When you connect the camera and take pictures from your computer you see a live preview of each shot before you capture it You can control camera settings from your computer and even set the shutter speed NOT...

Page 145: ...Z If you see the Image Expert Quick Tour screen click Close On a Macintosh open the Image Expert PhotoPC 3000Z folder and double click the Image Expert icon 5 Click the Camera Controls button or choose Controls from the Camera menu You see a dialog box like the following NOTE If you see an error message check for possible solutions on page A 9 6 Click Continuous Update to activate the live preview...

Page 146: ...E The live preview feature quickly drains your batteries Make sure you turn it off as soon as you re finished or use the optional AC adapter Using the Self Timer You can use this feature to have your computer take a picture automatically after a delay period that you can set This allows you to take self portraits and other specialized shots Follow these steps 1 Click Self Timer You see the followi...

Page 147: ...n using a tripod 2 Turn on both your camera and your computer Make sure the camera dial is set to 3 Start your EPSON Photo 3 software In Windows click Start point to Programs EPSON Photo 3 then click EPSON Photo 3 On a Macintosh double click the EPSON Photo 3 icon in the EPSON Photo 3 folder On a USB system press the camera s flash button 4 Click the Controls tab You see a dialog box like the foll...

Page 148: ...an external flash unit attached and have changed the flash setting to Ext Flash you can t change the flash mode To change the setting back so you can use the camera s built in flash see page B 5 Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo 3 to change the following camera settings Time Date Camera Description ID Connection Port Connection Speed Changi...

Page 149: ...ure data Type in the Camera Time box to change the time and date Or click Set Camera to Computer Time to automatically synchronize your camera to your computer 4 Click OK to save your settings and exit the Camera Properties dialog box 5 If you want to adjust your port settings select Connection from the Camera menu You see the Connection dialog box Select another port if you want to change your co...

Page 150: ...ment to choose the best speed See your Windows documentation or help system to change the port speed for your computer 6 Click OK to save your settings and exit the Connection dialog box Changing Settings With EPSON Photo 3 You can also change settings in EPSON Photo 3 while you re viewing pictures in the camera Follow these steps 1 Connect the camera to your computer as described in Chapter 9 2 T...

Page 151: ...ion of your port You may need to experiment to choose the best speed 5 Click Test Connection to make sure your new settings work with your system 6 Click the Set Time button to change the camera s time and date settings You see a dialog box like the following Enter new values for the settings or click Copy from Computer to have your camera automatically synchronized to your computer Click OK to re...

Page 152: ...transparencies or slides and without a laptop computer This chapter explains the following Uploading images to the camera Converting presentations Connecting the camera to a video device 14 Uploading Images to the Camera The EPSON File Converter software allows you to convert any image or presentation slide to the EPSON Photo file format and upload it to your CompactFlash memory card You can uploa...

Page 153: ...oad images from a network drive you may need to map the drive before opening the EPSON File Converter software See your Windows documentation for more information 3 Select the format of the images you want to upload from the Files Type list 4 Select the images you want to upload in the File Name list Then click the button If you want to upload all the images in the list at once click the button As...

Page 154: ...the Preview checkbox 5 For each file in the Selected Files List choose an image size from the Image Size box The File Converter resizes your files during the transfer process 6 If you want to upload an audio recording with a file highlight the file name in the Selected Files List and click the Select Sound button From the Open dialog box select your sound file and click Open If you want click the ...

Page 155: ...he EPSON File Converter icon in the EPSON File Converter folder The EPSON File Converter dialog box opens as shown on the next page 2 Click Add The Select Files dialog box appears 3 Double click the folder containing the images you want to upload then select each file you want to upload and click Select If you want to preview a selected image and confirm its size click the Preview checkbox It take...

Page 156: ...sfer process 6 If you want to upload an audio recording with a file highlight the file name in the Selected Files List and click Select Sound Find the folder where your sound file is located and select the sound you want to associate with your file Then click Open If you want click Play Sound to play the sound or click Delete Sound to remove it 7 Click Upload Select the folder where you want to sa...

Page 157: ...he camera dial is turned to Then follow these steps to upload the files 1 Start your EPSON Photo 3 software In Windows click Start point to Programs EPSON Photo 3 then click EPSON Photo 3 On a Macintosh double click the EPSON Photo 3 icon in the EPSON Photo 3 folder On a USB system press the camera s flash button EPSON Photo 3 opens Click the Folder tab to display the images you selected NOTE If y...

Page 158: ...entation or document that is not saved as a standard image file you can make a screen capture of your computer desktop with the file open This lets you turn any document or presentation into a series of image files that you can convert and upload to your camera s memory card Windows users can make screen captures from within the EPSON File Converter utility Macintosh users need to use the standard...

Page 159: ... SHIFT checkbox then select a function key from the hot key list The default hot key is F5 5 Click Start to activate the key combination The key combination remains active only for the current session When the key combination is activated the Start button changes to a Stop button To deactivate the hot key combination press the Stop button 6 Start your application and open the file to the page or i...

Page 160: ...bination you selected is erased To convert your screen captures for uploading follow the instructions on page 14 2 Then follow the instructions on page 14 6 to upload the screens to the camera Capturing Macintosh Screens EPSON File Converter for the Macintosh does not have a screen capture feature However you can make screen captures using your Macintosh system software then use EPSON File Convert...

Page 161: ...apture just the image without other screen elements 3 When you re finished close your application To convert your screen shots for uploading follow the instructions on page 14 4 Then follow the instructions on page 14 6 to upload the screens to the camera Connecting the Camera to a Video Device You can display your photos video clips uploaded images and sounds on a multimedia projector television ...

Page 162: ... 3 Connect the yellow end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN port and the white end of the cable to the AUDIO IN port on the TV VCR or projector 4 Turn on the TV and VCR or video projector and switch to video mode 5 Turn the camera dial to The last image that you uploaded to the camera is projected If you are using the optional AC adapter you can also see the image on the LCD screen Capella book P...

Page 163: ...TIP You can videotape your pictures sounds and videos to share them without using a computer After you connect the camera to a VCR press the Record button on the VCR and play back a video clip see page 6 9 or use the camera s slide show feature see page 6 12 Setting the Broadcast Signal System If you will be using your camera with a television you can make sure the camera has the correct broadcast...

Page 164: ...le for the camera specifications and warranty information This section includes the following appendices A Maintenance and Troubleshooting B Optional Accessories C Specifications D Regulatory Information and Warranty There is an Index following this section of the book Troubleshooting and Reference Capella book Page 1 Thursday April 20 2000 4 21 PM ...

Page 165: ...o get help Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger Your PhotoPC 3000Z requires only basic care A Before you perform any maintenance procedures be sure to read the safety instructions in the Introduction Then follow these guidelines Handling the Camera To avoid damaging the optics of the camera do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of time NOTE To further protect the lens...

Page 166: ...t Use a damp cloth for cleaning the battery charger Keep the battery charger terminals clean by wiping them with a dry cloth Don t use harsh or abrasive cleaners Don t use liquid or aerosol cleaners To clean the lens first blow off any loose dust or dirt Then breathe on the lens and wipe off all moisture with a soft lint free cloth or lens cleaning tissue To avoid scratching the lens don t press t...

Page 167: ...and then back on Check the batteries and make sure they re installed correctly and charged The included batteries need to be charged before you can use them see Chapter 1 Recharge or replace the batteries If you are using the AC adapter make sure it s plugged into a working outlet You can t take a picture with the camera The flash may be recharging Wait until the photo capture light beside the vie...

Page 168: ...t once This forces the camera to focus make exposure adjustments and capture the image all at once By pressing the shutter button partially to focus then the rest of the way to capture the image your camera can process pictures more quickly see Chapter 2 If you want to quickly take up to 37 pictures in succession use the continuous shooting mode See page 3 2 for details If you are taking a picture...

Page 169: ...l external flash Your external flash may also need batteries Check the documentation that came with your external flash for more information Nothing appears on the LCD screen or the status display panel Check your batteries and make sure they re installed correctly Recharge or replace the batteries if necessary Make sure you ve installed and formatted the CompactFlash memory card The camera may ha...

Page 170: ...ss the MENU button Press the MENU button again to make them reappear You can t take certain types of pictures or make all the settings you want Some of the camera s settings and features can t be used at the same time For example you can t use continuous shooting mode and set the image quality to HyPict or Tiff at the same time To adjust certain settings like white balance exposure and sensitivity...

Page 171: ...ional AC adapter while you are charging the batteries Or purchase a backup set of batteries to use in the camera while the others are recharging The camera s LCD screen is displaying the wrong language You can change the language back in the Language Signal setup menu Turn your camera dial to and press the button under the icon See page 7 5 for complete instructions on changing the language settin...

Page 172: ...era is set to the correct broadcast signal system see page 14 12 Also see your television s documentation for possible solutions Check your playback settings to make sure the sound setting is turned on see Chapter 6 You get an error message when you try to transfer your pictures to the computer Make sure the cable is connected correctly as described in Chapter 9 Make sure your camera is turned on ...

Page 173: ...or a similar error message when you re using your PhotoPC 3000Z software with the camera connected to your computer Make sure the cable is connected correctly as described in Chapter 9 Also make sure your camera is not turned off and the batteries have power Check the serial port settings in your Image Expert or EPSON Photo 3 software You may need to change the Port and Speed serial connection set...

Page 174: ...her application Select the application and choose Get Info from the File menu Try turning off any unnecessary extensions See your Macintosh documentation for more information The pictures transfer to your computer too slowly If you re transferring Tiff files or video clips you can expect the transfer to take much longer than it does for JPEG files due to large file sizes The transfer speed is espe...

Page 175: ...otoshop Make sure you select TWAIN_32 not TWAIN You are unable to format or use a CompactFlash memory card with your camera Make sure you re using an ATA compatible CompactFlash memory card Type I Other cards may not work with PhotoPC 3000Z If you need help with a card call the appropriate manufacturer s number Some are listed below Lexar Media 800 789 9418 SanDisk 408 542 0595 Delkin Devices 858 ...

Page 176: ...e software installation privileges Contact your System Administrator In Windows 2000 do not select Block under Control Panel System Hardware Driver Signing or your driver installation will not be completed Select Ignore or Warn instead In Windows 2000 if you see a Digital Signature Not Found screen click Yes to continue with the installation See page 9 9 for details If you select No your camera s ...

Page 177: ...0Z Software CD ROM and use it when you are connecting to your camera The correct version is named Image Expert PhotoPC 3000Z version 1 8 7 Solving Picture Problems If you re not satisfied with some of the pictures you get from the PhotoPC 3000Z you may need to adjust some of the camera settings Read the suggestions below Your pictures display poor image quality on the screen or when you print them...

Page 178: ...slightly distorted You can adjust your camera s white balance setting to correct the colors while you are taking photos see Chapter 5 If you have already taken photos you can use your Image Expert software to adjust their colors See your electronic Image Expert User s Guide for details Instructions for reading the Image Expert manual are on page 9 5 Your picture is blurry or out of focus Make sure...

Page 179: ...lash off If you re using the flash make sure your subject is within the range of 14 feet for wide angle shots or 11 feet for telephoto shots Use Image Expert to adjust the picture s brightness and contrast See your electronic Image Expert manual Instructions for reading the manual are on page 9 5 Try adjusting the camera s exposure or sensitivity settings use the Manual user mode See Chapter 5 for...

Page 180: ...ing see Chapter 5 If you use the flash for macro shots your pictures may come out too light because the flash is close to the subject Try using adequate ambient lighting and setting the flash to Part of your picture is missing Make sure you re not blocking the lens with your finger neck strap clothing or other object A horizontal or vertical red line appears on your picture Red lines are caused by...

Page 181: ...Wide Web From the Internet you can reach EPSON Support at http support epson com At this site you can download drivers and other files look at documentation such as product brochures and user manuals and access troubleshooting information EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability use your Web browser or other software for FTP downloading to log onto ftp epson com with the user na...

Page 182: ...se call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Software Support If you are having problems with a software application included with the camera you can call one of the following numbers for technical support 800 501 8902 for Sierra Imaging Image Expert software questions Available weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time Or email support sierraimaging com Worldwide support number is 831 461 4710 562 276 4303 ...

Page 183: ...lities and convenience This chapter describes how to use your camera with the following options AC adapter Tripod Optional lenses and filters External flash PCMCIA adapter Image Authentication System software for verifying that a photo has not been altered Optional Accessories Capella book Page 1 Thursday April 20 2000 4 21 PM ...

Page 184: ...urers like Lexar Media 800 789 9418 SanDisk 408 542 0595 Delkin Devices 858 586 0123 Make sure you purchase the correct size card The PhotoPC 3000Z will accept ATA compatible Type I CompactFlash cards up to 192MB Using the Optional AC Adapter The universal AC adapter allows you to connect your PhotoPC 3000Z to any standard 110 230 V outlet You should use the AC adapter when you are previewing imag...

Page 185: ... a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician To avoid radiation danger do not expose or remove the ferrite core To avoid losing any images or settings make sure the camera has finished processing and is turned off before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter Then follow these steps 1 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera 2 Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the cam...

Page 186: ... tripod to view your subject as desired Attaching an Optional Converter Lens or Filter You can attach a 49 mm telephoto or wide angle converter lens to the camera using the lens adapter that came with your camera You can also use 49 mm close up lenses and filters You can order accessory Tiffen lenses and filters from DC Pro Digital Camera Accessories at 800 522 7835 or 516 434 8800 See the brochur...

Page 187: ...d Metz Model 32Z 2 NOTE The camera must be in the Manual user mode to enable the external flash See page 1 9 to change your user mode to Manual Follow these steps to attach the flash and set up your camera to use it 1 Make sure the camera and flash are both turned off 2 If necessary insert batteries into the flash unit as described in the manufacturer s instructions 3 Slide the flash onto the top ...

Page 188: ...e current flash setting to change the setting to Ext Flash external 7 Turn the camera dial to the setting you want to take a picture 8 Turn on the flash Now you are ready to start using your camera with the flash NOTE The camera s flash modes are disabled when using the external flash See the flash documentation for information on any available settings Capella book Page 6 Thursday April 20 2000 4...

Page 189: ...t the computer manufacturer See page A 11 for more information If you re using a Macintosh you must enable PC Exchange extension software to access files on CompactFlash cards See your Macintosh documentation for information For information on installing formatting and removing memory cards from your camera see Chapter 1 Installing the PCMCIA Adapter Follow these steps to install the adapter 1 Ins...

Page 190: ...er to drag and drop image files to your hard drive On a Macintosh use the Finder to drag and drop image files to your desktop or hard drive Image Authentication System If you want to verify the authenticity of photos taken with your camera you can purchase the EPSON Image Authentication System IAS This software detects when even a single bit of digital data in a picture has been altered Because IA...

Page 191: ... AA rechargeable NiMH batteries and charger Also accepts 4 AA batteries single use alkaline or lithium Optional Universal AC adapter B867081 Battery Life when using the included 1 2V 1500mAh NiMH batteries Over 2000 pictures using the viewfinder Approximately 155 pictures using the LCD screeen with automatic shut off set to 30 seconds Approximately 200 minutes playback Specifications Capella book ...

Page 192: ...eed Up to 230 4 Kbps with high speed serial port 19 2 Kbps or higher Serial cable Windows PC 10 pin connector camera 9 pin DSUB female connector computer Serial cable Macintosh 10 pin connector camera 8 pin mini DIN male connector computer USB cable Small size B Type connector camera Standard A Type connector computer USB communication speed Up to 12 Mbps Video out NTSC and PAL standards Internal ...

Page 193: ... mm equivalent to a 34 to 102 mm lens on a 35 mm camera F2 0 to 2 5 Auto focus range 20 inches 50 cm to infinity normal 8 to 20 inches 20 to 50 cm macro mode 2 36 to 20 inches macro mode wide angle Manual focus range Three settings approx 3 ft 10 ft and infinity for normal mode and two settings for macro mode LCD screen 1 8 inch TFT color LCD 110 thousand pixels 512 218 pixels Shows 98 of field ca...

Page 194: ... setting Viewfinder Real image optical with centering cross hair view range approximately 83 Adjustable focus with diopter Aperture F2 0 F2 3 F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 F8 0 Flash Automatic luminance control flash Flash modes Forced flash automatic flash off red eye reduction leading or trailing slow synchronized flash modes leading or trailing can be set through the LCD menus External flash mode for optional...

Page 195: ...C 1 2 V 490 mA 4 Charging time 240 minutes maximum initial charge 2 1 2 hours average subsequent charges Power consumption Approximately 8W Charging temperature 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage temperature 4 to 86 F 20 to 30 C Type Cylindrical sealed Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery Size AA Output DC 1 2 V Width 1 7 inches 43 mm Height 1 22 inches 31 mm Depth 4 1 inches 104 mm Output DC 7 V 2...

Page 196: ...oto Print2 VGA or SVGA monitor with at least 256 color display 16 bit color or greater recommended Mouse or other pointing device 16 bit sound card and speakers QuickTime 3 0 or later QuickTime 4 0 is included with Image Expert Serial Connection Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows 98 Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 Service Pack 3 or later recommended Serial port with standard RS 232C interface 19200 bps o...

Page 197: ... or later QuickTime 4 0 is included with Image Expert Serial Connection Macintosh PowerPC with System Software Version 7 5 or later Power Macintosh G3 or later with System Software Version 8 5 1 or later Macintosh modem printer serial port 19200 bps or higher USB Connection iMac with Mac OS Version 8 5 1 or later Power Macintosh G3 or later with System Software Version 8 5 1 or later Built in USB ...

Page 198: ...y D 1 A B Using Your Camera his appendix includes the following important Tinformation Declaration of Conformity FCC Compliance Statement Warranty D Regulatory Information and Warranty Capella book Page 1 Thursday April 20 2000 4 21 PM ...

Page 199: ...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 Pro...

Page 200: ... following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certificatio...

Page 201: ...nty does not cover damage to the EPSON product caused by parts or supplies not manufactured distributed or certified by EPSON This warranty does not cover third party parts components or peripheral devices added to the EPSON product after its shipment from EPSON EPSON is not responsible for warranty service should the EPSON label or logo or the rating label or serial number be removed or should th...

Page 202: ...7 2 Annotation audio 2 17 to 2 18 Aperture priority 5 4 to 5 5 setting 5 3 to 5 5 AppleTalk 9 8 A 9 Attaching lens cap 1 7 to 1 8 neck strap 1 6 to 1 7 options B 4 to B 6 Audio adding 2 17 to 2 18 6 6 to 6 7 converting 14 2 to 14 5 deleting 6 8 downloading to computer 10 2 to 10 4 10 6 to 10 7 in interval shots 3 6 in video clips 3 2 playing back 2 18 to 2 19 6 7 to 6 8 playing in slideshow 6 14 s...

Page 203: ...era 1 8 Batteries charging 1 2 to 1 3 checking 2 2 handling 1 5 installing 1 4 low A 3 options 1 5 problems A 3 A 7 replacing 4 1 4 safety instructions 5 to 6 specifications C 1 Battery charger cleaning A 2 safety instructions 5 to 6 specifications C 5 Beep enabling and disabling 7 2 Bitmap BMP files 10 12 Black and white pictures taking 2 14 Blurry pictures A 14 to A 15 viewfinder A 4 Bright cond...

Page 204: ... condition settings 5 10 to 5 12 flash settings 2 11 to 2 13 Camera continued ID 13 8 language setting 7 5 lens 5 5 A 6 maintenance A 1 to A 3 microphone 2 17 POWER button 2 1 power problems A 3 Print Mark menu 8 2 to 8 7 safety instructions 5 to 6 setting up 1 1 to 1 14 settings 7 1 to 7 5 storing A 2 to A 3 time and date settings 7 4 unable to take picture A 3 unpacking 1 1 uploading images 14 1...

Page 205: ... 1 3 Cleaning camera and battery charger A 2 Clock problems A 7 A 16 setting 1 10 to 1 11 7 4 Close up optional lenses B 4 Close ups problems A 14 to A 15 taking 4 4 to 4 5 Cloudy conditions 5 12 Color problems A 13 A 14 tips 5 12 to 5 13 COM port A 8 to A 10 CompactFlash storage cards see Memory card Components camera 1 1 Computer connecting camera to 9 6 to 9 9 taking pictures from 13 1 to 13 5 ...

Page 206: ...ying pictures into documents 11 4 to 11 5 Counter checking 2 3 problems A 7 Cross hairs viewfinder 2 5 Custom white balance 5 7 5 8 to 5 9 D Dark conditions 5 1 LCD screen A 6 pictures A 15 to A 16 Date and time problems A 7 A 16 setting 1 10 to 1 11 7 4 Declaration of Conformity D 2 Default settings USB camera event 10 14 Delay setting 2 13 to 2 14 Deleting all pictures 6 4 audio recordings 6 8 c...

Page 207: ...5 getting pictures into 11 1 to 11 8 Downloading audio recordings 10 2 to 10 4 10 6 to 10 7 11 8 Auto Downloader using 10 6 to 10 9 methods 10 1 to 10 2 pictures 10 2 to 10 4 10 6 to 10 7 11 6 to 11 8 problems A 13 slow A 10 using PCMCIA adapter B 8 video clips 10 2 to 10 4 10 6 to 10 7 11 8 DPOF see Digital Print Order Format Drag and drop 11 5 to 11 6 11 7 to 11 8 A 10 A 14 Driver signing A 12 E...

Page 208: ...10 13 Image Expert 10 4 to 10 5 on camera display panel 8 6 on computer A 8 to A 10 EV Exposure Value see Exposure Events USB camera 10 14 to 10 16 Excluding pictures from slide show 6 14 Exporting images 10 10 to 10 13 Exposure adjusting 5 1 to 5 5 aperture setting 5 3 to 5 5 automatic exposure value 5 2 to 5 3 checking settings 2 3 fixing settings 5 10 to 5 12 locking with shutter button 2 5 2 8...

Page 209: ...deo clips 3 1 to 3 2 Filters optional 5 12 B 4 Fine image quality 2 10 Fixed focus settings 4 5 to 4 6 Flash charging 2 11 forced 2 12 off 2 12 optional B 5 to B 6 problems A 4 to A 5 range A 15 red eye reduction mode 5 13 settings 2 11 to 2 13 slow synchronized mode 5 13 A 16 troubleshooting A 15 A 16 Fluorescent lighting 5 7 5 13 Focus locking 2 5 2 8 problems A 14 to A 15 setting 4 5 to 4 6 vie...

Page 210: ...ion System IAS 4 B 8 Image Expert albums 11 5 to 11 6 camera settings changing 13 5 to 13 7 Camio Viewer 11 6 to 11 8 copying and pasting 11 4 to 11 5 downloading files 10 2 to 10 4 error messages 10 4 to 10 5 installing 9 1 to 9 5 manual 9 5 opening pictures and video clips 10 4 problems A 8 to A 10 taking pictures from computer 13 1 to 13 3 technical support A 18 transferring pictures 11 6 to 11...

Page 211: ... 7 setting 7 5 Layout DPOF file 8 2 to 8 4 LCD screen brightness 7 3 deleting pictures 6 3 to 6 5 magnifying pictures 6 8 to 6 9 playing back pictures 6 1 to 6 16 problems A 5 to A 6 A 7 specifications C 3 taking pictures with 2 6 to 2 9 too dark A 6 waking from auto shutoff 2 7 Leading flash setting 2 12 to 2 13 Lens aperture settings 5 5 problems A 6 Lens adapter B 4 Lens cap attaching 1 7 to 1 ...

Page 212: ...g 7 3 M Macintosh capturing screens 14 9 to 14 10 connecting with serial cable 9 7 to 9 8 connecting with USB cable 9 8 to 9 9 converting pictures 14 4 to 14 5 installing software 9 4 to 9 5 USB camera events 10 16 Macro mode problems A 14 to A 15 using 4 4 to 4 5 Magnifying pictures 6 8 to 6 9 Maintenance A 1 to A 3 Manual focus 4 5 to 4 6 Manual mode description 1 9 Manuals using 4 9 5 Matrix me...

Page 213: ...Program 1 9 Tiff 2 10 Modem port Macintosh 9 7 Monitor LCD see LCD screen Monochrome pictures taking 2 14 Motion continuous shooting 3 2 to 3 4 video clips 3 1 to 3 2 Motion JPEG 3 1 to 3 2 Movie see Video clip Multiple pictures playing back 6 2 to 6 3 Multimedia projector 14 10 to 14 12 N Neck strap attaching 1 6 to 1 7 New Hardware Found Wizard 9 9 to 9 10 Night photos 5 13 NiMH Power Pak orderi...

Page 214: ...11 A 12 B 7 to B 8 PCX files 10 12 PDF Image Expert manual 9 5 Photo capture light 2 5 2 8 Photo processing time C 4 Photo Print2 installing 9 1 to 9 5 layout 12 5 opening memory card pictures 12 2 to 12 3 opening saved pictures 12 3 paper size 12 5 printer settings 12 6 printing pictures 12 4 to 12 6 problems A 13 USB camera event 10 14 using 12 1 to 12 6 Photographic specifications C 3 to C 4 Ph...

Page 215: ...2 18 to 2 19 6 1 to 6 16 printing 12 2 to 12 6 problems A 13 to A 17 problems taking A 3 A 6 slide shows 6 12 slow processing A 4 taking with LCD screen 2 6 to 2 9 Pictures continued taking with viewfinder 2 4 to 2 6 transferring from camera 11 6 to 11 8 unlocking 6 5 to 6 6 uploading 14 1 to 14 7 zoom digital 4 1 to 4 3 Pictures remaining incorrect A 7 Placing photos in documents 11 2 Playing bac...

Page 216: ...rting 14 7 to 14 10 using camera for 14 1 to 14 12 Preview LCD screen 2 6 Print Mark error messages 8 6 using 8 2 to 8 7 Printer port Macintosh 9 7 Printing DPOF settings 8 2 to 8 7 image size 12 6 index of pictures 12 4 Photo Print2 12 4 to 12 6 pictures in camera s memory 12 2 to 12 3 problems A 13 saved pictures 12 3 selecting pictures 12 4 Problems Auto Downloader A 13 batteries A 3 to A 8 blu...

Page 217: ...ips A 7 A 12 to A 13 A 17 Processing time A 4 C 4 Program mode description 1 9 using programmed subject settings 2 15 to 2 16 Projector 14 10 to 14 12 Protecting pictures 6 5 to 6 6 Q Quick playback and delete 2 18 to 2 19 QuickTime capturing movies 3 1 to 3 2 installing 9 1 to 9 5 Movie problems A 12 movies 10 3 R RAM system requirements C 6 to C 7 Rechargeable batteries 1 2 to 1 3 Recordings aud...

Page 218: ...5 to 5 6 5 12 Sequences capturing 3 2 to 3 4 fixing condition settings 5 10 to 5 12 Serial cable connecting 9 6 to 9 8 Serial interface C 2 Serial port A 8 to A 10 Series fixing condition settings 5 10 to 5 12 Setting up camera 1 1 to 1 14 Settings adjusting 7 1 to 7 5 alert sounds 7 2 Auto Downloader 10 7 to 10 9 automatic power off 7 1 to 7 2 broadcast signal 14 12 camera dial 2 1 to 2 2 camera ...

Page 219: ... 1 9 viewfinder 2 5 viewing in playback mode 6 12 white balance 5 6 to 5 9 Shady conditions 5 13 Shot SETUP menu 2 10 2 13 2 16 Shutter adjusting speed 5 3 to 5 5 click sound 7 2 delay 2 5 2 8 locking settings 2 5 2 8 predefined exposure adjustments 5 2 to 5 3 problems A 4 setting delay 2 13 snapping 2 5 2 8 USB camera event 10 14 Signal broadcast 14 12 A 8 Single step downloading 10 8 Size camera...

Page 220: ...em B 8 Photo Print2 12 1 to 12 6 problems A 8 to A 13 support A 18 Sound adding 2 17 to 2 18 6 6 to 6 7 camera alerts 7 2 converting 14 2 to 14 5 deleting 6 8 downloading problems A 13 downloading to computer 10 2 to 10 4 10 6 to 10 7 in interval shots 3 6 in video clips 3 2 playing back 2 18 to 2 19 6 7 to 6 8 playing in slide show 6 14 problems A 8 uploading 14 6 to 14 7 volume setting on camera...

Page 221: ... 18 software A 18 S Video A 8 System requirements Macintosh C 7 Windows C 6 T Taking pictures using the flash 2 11 to 2 13 with the LCD screen 2 6 to 2 9 with the timer 2 13 to 2 14 with the viewfinder 2 4 to 2 6 Technical specifications C 2 Technical support EPSON A 17 to A 18 Telephoto optional lenses B 4 setting 2 5 2 7 3 2 Television 14 10 to 14 12 A 8 Thumbnails playing back 6 2 to 6 3 Tiff f...

Page 222: ... 1 to 9 5 problems A 11 Two step shutter 2 5 2 8 U Uncompressed Tiff 2 10 Underexposed pictures 5 4 A 15 to A 16 Unlocking pictures 6 5 to 6 6 Unpacking the camera 1 1 Uploading files 14 6 to 14 7 problems A 12 USB camera events 10 14 to 10 16 camera port 9 9 connecting cable 9 8 to 9 9 hub 9 9 installing driver 9 9 to 9 10 one step downloading 10 8 problems A 8 to A 10 A 12 system requirements C ...

Page 223: ...g pictures 14 12 View menu 2 6 Viewfinder adjusting focus 1 14 settings menu 2 5 taking pictures with 2 4 to 2 6 Voice recordings adding 2 17 to 2 18 6 6 to 6 7 converting 14 2 to 14 5 deleting 6 8 downloading to computer 10 2 to 10 4 10 6 to 10 7 in interval shots 3 6 in video clips 3 2 playing back 2 18 to 2 19 6 7 to 6 8 playing in slideshow 6 14 uploading 14 6 to 14 7 Volume setting 7 3 W Waki...

Page 224: ... 9 8 to 9 9 converting pictures 14 2 to 14 4 installing software 9 2 to 9 3 installing USB driver 9 9 to 9 10 system requirements C 6 USB camera events 10 15 USB problems A 12 World Wide Web A 17 Z Zoom digital 4 1 to 4 3 optical 2 5 2 7 3 2 playback mode 6 8 to 6 9 Capella book Page 23 Thursday April 20 2000 4 21 PM ...

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