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Содержание PhotoPC 600

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Страница 2: ...o 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 the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect improper shipping damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning imprope...

Страница 3: ...on and features described herein are subject to change without notice TRADEMARKS EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION PhotoPC EPSON SoundAdvice and EPSON FaxAdvice 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 General notice Other product name...

Страница 4: ...ttaching the Hand Strap 1 9 Installing Your PhotoPC 600 Software 1 10 Installing for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 1 10 Installing for Windows 3 1x or Windows NT 3 51 1 11 Installing on a Macintosh 1 11 Making Software Installation Diskettes 1 11 Setting the Language 1 12 Setting the Date and Time 1 13 2 Taking Pictures Getting Ready to Take Pictures 2 2 Turning the Camera On and Off 2 2 Saving Pow...

Страница 5: ...6 Selecting Pictures to Erase 3 7 Locking Photos 3 9 Unlocking Photos 3 10 Playing Back Pictures on TV 3 12 4 Getting Photos Into Your Computer Connecting the Camera 4 1 Connecting to a Windows PC 4 2 Connecting to a Macintosh 4 3 Transferring Photos With Image Expert 4 4 What To Do if You See an Error Message 4 7 Getting Images Into TWAIN Applications 4 9 Getting Images That You Can Import 4 10 W...

Страница 6: ...es Taking Pictures From Your Computer 8 1 Using the Self Timer 8 3 Setting the Shutter Speed 8 4 Taking Pictures with EPSON Photo 2 8 4 Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer 8 5 Changing Settings With Image Expert 8 5 Changing Settings With EPSON Photo 2 8 7 Customizing Settings With the LCD Screen 8 8 Setting the Camera Clock 8 9 Setting the Alert Beep 8 10 Setting the LCD Brightness 8 10 ...

Страница 7: ...he Camera and Battery Charger 11 1 Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger 11 1 Storing the Camera 11 2 Solving Camera Problems 11 2 Solving Picture Problems 11 7 A Optional Accessories Using the AC Adapter A 2 Using a Tripod A 3 B Specifications Camera B 1 Physical Dimensions B 1 Safety Specifications B 1 Power B 1 Technical B 2 Environmental B 2 Photographic B 3 NiMH Battery Charger B 4 Physical...

Страница 8: ...y them on a TV or multimedia projector and transfer them to your computer You can even upload pictures text and graphics into your camera and play them back for presentations PhotoPC 600 captures images in 24 bit color at XGA resolution 1024 768 pixels Macro zoom panorama and multi frame modes give you the flexibility you need for professional results You can expand the camera s capacity with opti...

Страница 9: ...utomatic shut off to save batteries Automatic date and time recording for each picture Cables for transferring photos to your Windows PC or Macintosh and displaying on a TV or multimedia projector Your camera comes with the PhotoPC 600 software suite which includes the following applications Sierra Image Expert software for transferring organizing editing and printing your pictures The EPSON Photo...

Страница 10: ...A adapters available from leading suppliers such as Simple Technology or SanDisk Minimum System Requirements To transfer images to your computer and edit them make sure your system meets these minimum requirements Windows Systems IBM compatible PC with 486 or higher processor Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 3 1 or later Windows for Workgroups 3 11 or later or Windows NT 3 5 or later Serial port with ...

Страница 11: ...nd your e mail address as the password EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at 800 442 2007 Set your communications software to 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity Modem speed can be up to 28 8 Kbps EPSON Forum on CompuServe Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum For a free introductory CompuServe membership call 800 848 8...

Страница 12: ... U S sales only In Canada please call 800 873 7766 for dealer referral Software Support If you ve tried the on screen help and you still have questions call one of the following numbers for technical support 800 501 8902 for Image Expert For Windows 95 users make sure you check the Quick Tour first 800 922 8911 for EPSON Photo 2 Registration Please take a minute to fill out the registration card f...

Страница 13: ...r or smoke turn it off immediately Remove the batteries 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 ...

Страница 14: ...d s ampere rating Also make sure the total ampere rating of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet s ampere rating Remove batteries and or unplug the camera and the AC adapter and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions if the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the camera if the camera has been dropped or its ...

Страница 15: ...s the following Unpacking your PhotoPC 600 Identifying camera parts Using batteries Attaching the hand strap Installing your PhotoPC 600 software Setting the language Setting the date and time Unpacking Your PhotoPC 600 Make sure you have all the parts shown to the left If you re using a PC you won t need the Macintosh adapter cable Getting Started Popch1 fm5 Page 1 Tuesday August 26 1997 4 46 PM ...

Страница 16: ...mera Parts flash viewfinder timer light front view shutter button lens lens cover on off connector cover bottom view tripod socket battery cover lock battery cover memory card eject lever Popch1 fm5 Page 2 Tuesday August 26 1997 4 46 PM ...

Страница 17: ... switch display panel viewfinder picture format button back view memory card slot LCD screen status light top view shutter button image quality button display panel flash button timer button macro button Popch1 fm5 Page 3 Tuesday August 26 1997 4 46 PM ...

Страница 18: ...atteries Charging Batteries WARNING Shock hazard Make sure you use the charger only with EPSON rechargeable NiMH batteries model EU 24 To avoid the danger of leakage or explosion do not place any other batteries in the charger Read all safety and handling instructions before using the charger Note the following when charging batteries Do not insert batteries backwards Do not open the cover while b...

Страница 19: ... firmly 2 Turn the charger over and flip the two prongs out of their compartment 3 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet Both lights turn red indicating that the charger is working When the batteries are fully charged after about two and a half hours the lights go off To charge your batteries again open and then close the charger again Popch1 fm5 Page 5 Tuesday August 26 1997 4 46 PM ...

Страница 20: ...e batteries cool before removing them from the charger 6 Before storing the charger press down on the prongs to lock the plug into place NOTE Keep the charger terminals clean by wiping them with a dry cloth Make sure you charge all four batteries before you use them If you find that your batteries run out faster after you recharge them a few times make sure you discharge them completely before rec...

Страница 21: ...ng the lock slide the battery cover to the left to open it 3 Insert all four batteries into the compartment positioning the and ends as shown below 4 Close the battery cover and slide it to the right until it snaps into place Popch1 fm5 Page 7 Tuesday August 26 1997 4 46 PM ...

Страница 22: ... charge the batteries that came with your camera Pour usage avec le chargeur de piles modele EU 23 Use the batteries that came with your camera only in EPSON digital cameras Do not use manganese batteries Replace all four batteries at the same time Batteries 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 2...

Страница 23: ...he area with water and seek medical treatment If a battery is swallowed seek medical treatment immediately Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and in compliance with all applicable laws Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal Battery life varies depending on the battery type and the manufacturer Attaching the Hand...

Страница 24: ...d standalone application EPSON Photo File Uploader EPSON Photo 2 Program Uploader All programs will be installed in the PhotoPC 600 folder Installing for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4 0 Follow these steps 1 Insert the CD ROM in your drive The install program starts automatically If it doesn t start automatically double click My Computer Then double click your CD ROM icon 2 Follow the instructions on ...

Страница 25: ...age Expert installation diskettes from the CD ROM following the instructions below If you need the EPSON Photo 2 software and utilities on diskette you can download the files from the EPSON website at www epson com Making Windows Diskettes Before you start make sure you have 6 blank formatted diskettes for Windows 3 1 or 9 for Windows 95 and Windows NT Then follow these steps 1 Use the Windows Exp...

Страница 26: ... the Disk Images folder on your CD ROM 2 Drag the file Disk1 image onto DropImage 1 0 An icon for Disk 1 appears on your desktop 3 Insert a blank formatted diskette in your drive and change its name to Image Expert 1 4 Drag the Disk 1 icon onto the Image Expert 1 icon If you are asked to confirm the copy click Yes 5 When the copy finishes drag both icons to the trash Your Macintosh ejects the disk...

Страница 27: ... the clock again whenever you install new or recharged batteries NOTE You can also set the camera s clock through your computer See Chapter 4 for instructions on connecting the camera to your computer and page 8 6 for instructions on setting the date and time Follow these steps to set the camera s clock 1 Slide the screen switch to Playback You see a message asking you to set the clock 2 Press the...

Страница 28: ...ted 5 Adjust the month day hour and minute settings as described above until the date and time are correctly adjusted and saved After you finish setting the clock and press the SELECT button your screen returns to playback mode 6 Slide the screen switch OFF Popch1 fm5 Page 14 Tuesday August 26 1997 4 46 PM ...

Страница 29: ...s chapter tells you everything you need to know including the following information Getting ready to take pictures Taking pictures with the viewfinder Taking pictures with the LCD screen Using macro mode to take close ups Using the flash Taking pictures with the timer Setting image quality and color mode Taking special format pictures Checking the picture counter Taking Pictures Popch2 fm5 Page 1 ...

Страница 30: ...on on the right The status light on the back of the camera flashes for a few seconds When it turns green the camera is ready to take pictures To turn off the camera rotate the lens cover clockwise The lens cover closes and the display panel turns off Saving Power With Auto Shut off If you wait more than 60 seconds before taking a picture the camera turns off automatically to save battery power To ...

Страница 31: ...temperature and the type of batteries you use Low temperatures especially below 50 F 10 C drain your batteries faster See page 1 4 for battery use instructions Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder You can capture an image with PhotoPC 600 as you would with any point and shoot camera look through the viewfinder and snap the shutter However you can also use the LCD screen to preview your picture See ...

Страница 32: ...ed The flashing red light indicates that the camera has captured the image and is processing it CAUTION If you set the camera down while it is processing a picture make sure you handle it carefully The camera may lose your image if you set it down too hard When the light stops flashing and turns green the image is saved and you can take another picture Saved images remain in memory for at least a ...

Страница 33: ...ee a preview of your picture on the LCD screen with icons indicating the image quality setting the number of pictures you can take and the number of pictures taken 2 Center your subject on the screen and then follow steps 4 and 5 on page 2 4 The LCD screen displays the picture you took with an icon on the screen until the camera is finished processing The screen may then be blank for a few moments...

Страница 34: ...utter button to capture the image 4 To turn off macro mode press the macro button again or turn off the camera or LCD screen Using the Flash The camera s built in flash is effective within a range of 8 inches to 8 feet 20 cm to 2 4 m Press the flash button to cycle through the three flash settings An icon for each setting appears on the display panel as shown below Auto The flash goes off automati...

Страница 35: ...button and the actual image capture This allows you to take a picture of yourself Follow these steps to take a picture with the timer 1 Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod See page A 3 for information on attaching the camera to a tripod 2 Turn on the camera and wait until the status light turns green 3 Press the timer button The timer icon appears on the display panel 4 Press the sh...

Страница 36: ... pictures that will be enlarged Monochrome Fine Produces black and white images at 1024 768 pixels with moderate compression Your pictures include ample detail and the camera holds at least 16 pictures Monochrome Super Fine Produces black and white images at 1024 768 pixels with low compression Your pictures include greater detail and the camera holds at least 7 pictures With less compression Mono...

Страница 37: ... camera may hold more than the numbers shown on page 2 8 As long as the display panel shows a number other than zero you can continue taking pictures The following examples show the same image captured at standard fine and super fine quality Super fine quality image 1024 768 pixels less compression Fine quality image 1024 768 pixels Standard quality image 640 480 pixels Popch2 fm5 Page 9 Tuesday A...

Страница 38: ...mode in combination with any of these special formats Digital Zoom Digital zoom pictures are captured at standard image quality 640 480 pixels As you increase the magnification your picture s resolution will decrease unlike a true optical zoom Follow these steps to take a zoom format picture 1 Press the picture format button A yellow frame appears around the previewed image and you see the zoom ic...

Страница 39: ...ider angle than normal images Follow these steps to take a panoramic picture 1 Press the picture format button and then press the button once Black margins appear at the top and bottom of the LCD screen and you see the panorama icon as shown above You can use the image quality button on top of the camera to select fine or super fine image quality both at 1024 384 pixels in color 2 Press the shutte...

Страница 40: ...Press the shutter button The LCD displays the 9 stop action images The total image area is 640 480 pixels 3 To return to normal picture format press the picture format button again or turn off the camera or LCD Checking the Picture Counter The large number in the center of the display panel shows how many additional pictures you can take This number depends on your image quality and special format...

Страница 41: ...through the LCD screen menus You can view your pictures on a television just as easily as on the camera s screen This chapter explains the following Using playback mode Playing back pictures one by one Playing back multiple pictures Playing pictures as a slide show Turning off picture information Erasing images Playing back pictures on TV Playing Back Photos Popch3 fm5 Page 1 Tuesday August 26 199...

Страница 42: ... Blue menu icons appear at the top of the screen with the currently selected menu displayed in orange The settings for this menu are displayed on the screen as shown 3 Press the and buttons to view the settings for other menus The orange highlight indicates the currently selected menu You can choose from the following menus Settings date time beep LCD brightness and multi frame period See pages 8 ...

Страница 43: ...See page 1 12 for instructions 4 To exit the menus press the BACK button until the menu icons and settings disappear Depending on the menu you may have to press this button several times to return to playback mode 5 When you re finished with playback mode slide the screen switch OFF Playing Back Pictures One by One When you set the screen switch to Playback you see the last picture you took on the...

Страница 44: ...he Playback Mode menu 3 Press the SELECT button again to choose the Multi setting then press the BACK button to exit the menus Thumbnail images of the last photos you took appear on the screen with the currently selected image framed in white 4 Press the the and buttons to move the white selection frame through the images on screen When the frame reaches the first or last photo of the current grou...

Страница 45: ... The LCD screen begins playing back your pictures one by one To move forward or back through the photos manually press the or button To pause the slide show at a particular photo press the SELECT button Press SELECT again to resume the slide show 4 To stop the slide show press the BACK button Press BACK again to return to normal playback mode Turning Off Picture Information The LCD screen displays...

Страница 46: ... can select pictures for deletion or lock protect them from deletion You can also erase photos through your software when the camera is connected to your computer For instructions see Chapters 4 and 5 Erasing the Currently Displayed Picture Make sure the LCD screen is set to Playback and the image you want to erase is displayed Then follow these steps 1 Press the SELECT button to display the LCD s...

Страница 47: ...u you can select pictures to lock protect from erasing or lock all pictures See pages 3 9 to 3 11 for information about locking and unlocking pictures TIP Before you start set the playback mode to Multi This makes it easier to select images Make sure the LCD screen is set to Playback and follow these steps to erase pictures 1 Press the SELECT button to display the LCD screen menus 2 Press the or b...

Страница 48: ... orange frame appears around the image If you want to erase other photos at the same time use the or button to display them then press the SELECT button to select them NOTE To cancel the selection of a photo simply press the SELECT button again 7 When you have selected all the photos you want to erase press the BACK button A message appears asking you to confirm your selections 8 Press the SELECT ...

Страница 49: ... until the Lock mode is highlighted in orange then press the SELECT button to enter the Lock mode The following menu is displayed 4 Press the or button to choose Select Photo or Lock All If you chose Lock All press the SELECT button A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to lock all the photos Press the SELECT button to lock the photos Then press the BACK button until you return to ...

Страница 50: ... following message appears 8 Press the SELECT button to lock the images 9 Press BACK until you return to normal playback mode Unlocking Photos After you have locked some of your pictures you can unlock selected photos or all the photos in the camera Make sure the LCD screen is set to Playback then follow these steps to unlock pictures 1 Press the SELECT button to display the LCD screen menus 2 Pre...

Страница 51: ...oto continue with step 5 5 Press the SELECT button then press the or button to move through the images in the camera until the photo you want to unlock appears on the screen 6 Press the SELECT button The lock icon disappears from the screen If you want to unlock other photos at the same time use the or button to display them then press the SELECT button to select them NOTE To cancel the selection ...

Страница 52: ...y back your pictures on TV 1 Make sure the camera and TV and VCR are turned off 2 Open the camera s connector cover and connect the black end of the video cable to the Video Out port as shown 3 Connect the yellow end of the cable to the video input port on the television or VCR 4 Turn on the TV and VCR and switch to the correct video mode 5 Slide the screen switch on your camera to Playback The la...

Страница 53: ...card See Chapter 10 for instructions 4 Connecting the Camera Note the following before you start If you have the optional AC adapter you can conserve battery life by using it when you connect the camera to your computer See page A 1 for instructions The AC adapter should be available where you bought your PhotoPC 600 Or see page A 2 for information on ordering an AC adapter through EPSON The camer...

Страница 54: ...puter Then follow these steps 1 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 have two serial ports available use COM1 port 1 to connect your camera NOTE If you have a 25 pin serial port you can use a 9 to 25 pin adapter 2 Line up the serial connector on the cable with one of the serial ports on y...

Страница 55: ... have the long serial cable and short Macintosh adapter that came with your camera Before you start turn off the camera LCD screen and your Macintosh Then follow these steps 1 Locate the modem port or printer port on the back of your Macintosh You can use either port to connect the camera NOTE If you are sharing a serial port that you use for another device make sure AppleTalk is turned off Your M...

Страница 56: ...ark on the camera s serial port as shown on page 4 3 Then insert the connector 6 Turn on the camera and your Macintosh system Transferring Photos With Image Expert PhotoPC 600 provides several different ways to transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer The simplest method is to use the Image Expert software that came with your PhotoPC 600 This lets you view small thumbnail images of ...

Страница 57: ...en point to Programs PhotoPC 600 Image Expert If you re using Windows 95 you see a Quick Tour screen like the following If you re using a Macintosh or a different version of Windows skip to step 3 2 Click on any of the topics for an animated demonstration of what you can do with Image Expert and PhotoPC 600 To skip the tour and transfer your pictures click Close You see a window like the following...

Страница 58: ...an also click an individual image to select it The Get All button changes to Get Selected NOTE If you want to select more than one image hold down the Shift key while you click To deselect click another image You see a Select Album window like the following Click to start transferring your photos Type here if you want to rename your album Type here if you want to rename your album Windows Macintos...

Страница 59: ... for more pictures in your camera click Yes Your pictures are displayed in an album of thumbnails You can double click an image 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 and presentations See the following chapters for instructions You can also use the Help menu for more information If you re using Window...

Страница 60: ...essage again click Setup You see the following dialog box 5 Select another port if necessary In most cases it is 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 6 Select a slower speed Image Expert automatically...

Страница 61: ...ort then Select TWAIN Source or Acquire then TWAIN Select Source from the File menu 3 Choose PhotoPC 600 as the TWAIN source 4 Choose Import then TWAIN or Acquire then TWAIN Acquire from the File menu 5 The EPSON Photo 2 screen appears with thumbnail images of your pictures as shown below If you see a Setup screen that says The Camera Is Not Responding see page 4 12 Click to transfer your picture ...

Страница 62: ...a save your pictures as JPEG files If your word processor or other application doesn t support the JPEG format you have to convert the files one by one Or you can use the export feature of EPSON Photo 2 to automatically convert the files as you transfer them Follow these steps to transfer and export your pictures with EPSON Photo 2 1 Start your EPSON Photo 2 software Under Windows 95 click Start a...

Страница 63: ...ny of the following formats PICT Macintosh only JPEG Bitmap BMP PCX 6 Click Save Your pictures are transferred one by one NOTE You cannot open exported photos in EPSON Photo 2 Use Image Expert to view and edit the exported images 7 Click Erase Photos if you want to remove the pictures from your camera Type a name for your photo s Click to transfer and export photos Click if you want to choose a di...

Страница 64: ...See Chapter 9 for more information Select the Controls tab to change camera settings or view a live preview and take pictures from your computer See page 8 4 for more information Select the Setup tab to set the camera s date and time or change your computer connection settings See pages 8 7 to 8 8 for more information 8 Click Close to exit EPSON Photo 2 You can now insert your pictures in document...

Страница 65: ...ith step 5 5 Select another port if necessary In most cases it is best to leave the Port setting at Auto because EPSON Photo 2 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 COM3 or COM4 6 Select a slower speed EPSON Photo 2 automatically chooses the fastest speed that works with your system This may a...

Страница 66: ...eep accordianlike ribbing and prominent spines comprise this group of Mexican and Southwestern U S natives They vary in size and shape but all are easy to grow and can reach 10 ft tall and wide Spring and summer flowers bloom in pink or yellow in a circle at the plant s crown Don t plant where children are present Focus on Echinocatus This print sample was created using actual 1024x768 pixel image...

Страница 67: ...lication can t import JPEG files You can use the Save As feature of Image Expert to convert image files NOTE Your picture may display poor image quality after you import it However in most cases it will print correctly Follow these steps to import a PhotoPC 600 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 wan...

Страница 68: ...ations you create a frame first and then place the picture in it For instructions see your application s online help or documentation Getting Images With Copy and Paste You can use this method to place a picture in just about any type of document or project Follow these steps 1 Open your picture in Image Expert 2 Click the Copy button or select Copy from the Edit menu 3 Start your word processor o...

Страница 69: ...tSuite 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 in Chapter 4 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...

Страница 70: ...If you want to edit or modify the picture just double click on it to bring up the Image Expert menus and toolbar Getting Images With the Camio Viewer Windows 95 The Camio Viewer which runs only under Windows 95 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 p...

Страница 71: ...ntation The image will be embedded in your document and will not be available as a separate file Copy all images from the Camera to the Computer Transfers your pictures to an album folder on your hard disk drive You can then select an image to drag and drop Copy all images and delete them from the Camera Transfers your pictures to an album folder on your hard disk drive and deletes them from the c...

Страница 72: ...e location where you want the picture to appear release the mouse button The picture is downloaded from the camera and it appears in your document If you want to edit or modify the picture just double click it to bring up the Image Expert menus and toolbar For more information about the Camio Viewer choose Quick Tour from the Image Expert Help menu NOTE When you drag and drop with the Camio Viewer...

Страница 73: ...es to an album named with the current date Or type a new name for the album and click OK Your pictures are transferred one by one They appear in a strip of thumbnail images as shown on the previous page 2 Follow steps 2 and 3 in the previous section to drag and drop a picture into a document or other project Popch5 fm5 Page 8 Tuesday August 26 1997 5 09 PM ...

Страница 74: ...Viewing picture information Printing photos and albums Displaying albums as slide shows Windows only Copying albums to diskette Windows 95 only Creating a screen saver or wallpaper from your photos Windows only Sending pictures by e mail Windows 95 only Working With Photos and Albums A ctionTravel Inc 1357 World Drive Torrance CA 90509 Escape On An Affordable Outdoor Adventure Great Summer Weekend...

Страница 75: ...ort By Date from the View menu Organizing Pictures in Albums Although Image Expert initially sorts your pictures by date you can easily drag and drop images between albums to organize them by subject matter or in any way you want Follow these steps to copy or move images from one album to another 1 Open the album where the pictures are located and the album you want to copy the images to If you wa...

Страница 76: ...other album until it is highlighted 5 Let go of the mouse button and key The images are copied or moved to the album You can sort the pictures and save or rename the new album Viewing Picture Information You can display information about any image file and the camera settings that were used to capture it Follow these steps 1 Click the picture to select it or open the image by double clicking it 2 ...

Страница 77: ...ting an Image You can print your picture enlarged or actual size and add a title or footer to the page Follow these steps 1 Open the image you want to print 2 Click the Page Setup button or choose Page Setup from the file menu The Page Setup dialog box appears Click if you want to reposition your photo Click to see how your page will look popch6 fm5 Page 4 Tuesday August 26 1997 5 13 PM ...

Страница 78: ...ew values for the margins Click Preview to see what your printout will look like 4 Click the Print button or choose Print from the File menu to print out your picture Printing an Album You can print a contact sheet containing thumbnail images of all the pictures in your album or you can set the number of pictures printed on each page You can also add a page title or footer and print identifying in...

Страница 79: ...Footer list If you want to change the position of your picture on the page click the Margins tab and enter new values for the margins Click Preview to see what your printout will look like 4 Click the Print button or choose Print from the File menu to print out your picture Additional Options for Windows If you re using Windows you can take advantage of the following additional options for working...

Страница 80: ... appears on your screen with the slide show controls as shown 3 Click the Play button to see the slide show 4 If you want to change the appearance of your slide show click the Options button The Slide Show Options dialog box appears 5 Set any of the following options and click OK To stretch your pictures across the whole screen click Fit to Screen To change the display period for each picture chan...

Страница 81: ...d business associates can view your pictures on their computers This makes your images and albums completely portable Follow these steps 1 Insert a diskette into your diskette drive 2 Open the album you want to copy If you only want to include some of your images select the images you want to add To select more than one image hold down the Ctrl or Shift key 3 Select Save to Floppy from the File me...

Страница 82: ... run the slide show from the diskette or install the slide show player on another computer To run the slide show double click the player The pictures appear on your screen with the slide show controls as shown on the right See page 6 7 for instructions on setting slide show options To install the player double click the installer icon and follow the instructions on the screen Using an Album as a S...

Страница 83: ...our own pictures as the background for your desktop Follow these steps 1 Open the image you want to use or select it in an album 2 Choose Set As Wallpaper from the File menu The dialog box on the right appears 3 Choose Center to place your picture in the middle of the screen or Tile to fill the screen with copies of your picture 4 If you want the image to be stretched across the whole screen click...

Страница 84: ...me e mail systems may limit the number of images you can send in a single message 2 Choose Send from the file menu You see the Choose Profile dialog box on the right 3 Choose the profile you want to use Click New if your Internet service has not been set up to work with Microsoft Exchange For more information about setting up Microsoft Exchange see your Windows documentation or help system 4 Click...

Страница 85: ...llowing Image Expert features you can use to modify your images Viewing and selecting Applying Quick Fix Correcting Cropping Resizing and changing resolution Rotating Flipping Applying special effects Changing the number of colors Editing Images W C FRUIT FARM W C FRUIT FARM Please join us for a berry picking event Popch7 fm5 Page 1 Tuesday August 26 1997 5 15 PM ...

Страница 86: ...ction tools to isolate a part of your image before you edit it Click the tool then click and drag on your image to select the portion you want to work on Click Select All to select your entire image or all the images in an album Click Select None to deselect your image or images NOTE For more information about any of the editing tools described in this chapter use the Help menu Applying Quick Fix ...

Страница 87: ...the difference between light and dark areas Color For correcting color casts and adjusting the balance of cyan blue magenta red and yellow in your picture Hue Saturation For adjusting colors around the color wheel the strength or purity of color and the brightness of your image Sharpness For emphasizing or de emphasizing edges Equalization For increasing detail in dark areas of your image Each dia...

Страница 88: ... main screen Click Cancel to cancel the changes on the current tab and return to the main screen Cropping If you want to save only part of your image use the crop function to cut out the rest of the image Follow these steps 1 Open the image you want to modify 2 Click one of the selection tools on the left side of your screen 3 Click and drag the mouse over the area you want to save A dashed border...

Страница 89: ...ixels per inch Click the tab if you want to change the image size in pixels You see a dialog box like the following If you change the size of the image in pixels the physical size of the image also changes but not the resolution Follow these guidelines when you resize To enlarge your picture and retain its quality increase the image size in pixels until the rectangle in the preview window looks th...

Страница 90: ...of the following Left 90 degrees counterclockwise Right 90 degrees clockwise Exact specify the degree of rotation Free interactive rotation as described below If you want to experiment with rotation choose Free and follow these steps 1 Click on your image and hold down the mouse Your pointer turns into the rotation tool A rectangular outline of your image and an arrow appear as shown 2 Move the po...

Страница 91: ...ipples For an underwater effect You can create whirlpool effects or just a slight distortion Glass blocks You can change the number and size of the blocks Edges To soften outlines and decrease the amount of details You can also blend the image into a light or dark background Fisheye To distort the center of the image as if looking through a glass ball Invert To create a negative of your image Each...

Страница 92: ...orkspace Click Cancel to cancel the changes on the current tab and return to the main workspace Changing the Number of Colors To convert the color format of your image select Number of Colors from the Image menu You can choose from the following 24 Bit Millions of Colors The way your images are originally captured 8 Bit 256 Colors For low resolution display systems or certain types of software Gra...

Страница 93: ...ollowing Taking pictures from your computer Adjusting camera settings from your computer 8 Customizing settings with the LCD screen Uploading programs into the camera NOTE You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo 2 to take pictures from your computer adjust camera settings and transfer images PhotoPC 600 allows you to choose the application that best meets your needs and preferences Taking P...

Страница 94: ...Using a tripod will give you the most control when setting up your shots See page A 3 for instructions 3 Turn on both your camera and your computer system 4 Start Image Expert an described on page 4 4 5 Click the Camera Controls button or choose Controls from the Camera menu You see a dialog box like the following NOTE The camera s auto shut off feature remains in effect when the camera is connect...

Страница 95: ...Chapter 2 NOTE When the camera is connected to your computer you can t use any of the control buttons or the shutter button on the camera You can operate these features only through your computer 7 When your shot is ready click Take Picture The image is captured and processed 8 Click Close when you re finished taking pictures from your computer NOTE The live preview feature will quickly drain your...

Страница 96: ...tter speed automatically However when you take pictures from your computer you can adjust the speed manually This lets you use special lighting effects and even take stop action photos On the Camera Controls window click the arrow and select the speed you want from the pull down list Taking Pictures with EPSON Photo 2 You can use your EPSON Photo 2 application to take pictures from your computer i...

Страница 97: ... Timer shuts off live preview after one minute to save battery power You can set the timer from 30 seconds to 5 minutes Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo 2 to change the following camera settings Time Date Power down time Auto Shutoff Camera ID Connection Port Connection Speed Changing Settings With Image Expert In Image Expert you can chan...

Страница 98: ...nized to your computer Enter new values in either of the Power Down Time boxes if you want to change the camera s automatic shut off period If you want to adjust your port settings click the Camera Connection button You see the Connection dialog box Select another port if you want to change your connection In most cases it is best to leave the Port setting at Auto because Image Expert can detect t...

Страница 99: ...t is best to leave the Port setting at Auto because EPSON Photo 2 can detect the camera connection automatically Select a different communication speed EPSON Photo 2 automatically chooses the fastest speed that works with your system This may actually be too fast for the configuration of your port You may need to experiment to choose the best speed Click Test Connection to make sure your new setti...

Страница 100: ...t to change the default This might be useful if you have more than one camera and you want to be able to have its ID recorded in your picture data Customizing Settings With the LCD Screen In addition to using your computer to customize camera settings you can use the LCD screen Settings menu This gives you another way to set the camera s date and time You can also turn the alert beep off adjust th...

Страница 101: ...lock Follow these steps to set the date year month day and the time hour and minute 1 With the Settings menu selected press the SELECT button Icons for each setting appear on the screen with the clock icon highlighted in orange 2 Press SELECT again to enter the clock setting mode 3 Press the or button to select the portion of the time or date you want to adjust The selected item turns orange 4 Pre...

Страница 102: ...e steps 1 With the Settings menu selected press the SELECT button Icons for each setting appear on the screen as shown on 8 9 2 Press the button to select the beep setting icon 3 Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF The current selection is highlighted 4 Press the BACK button to save your setting and return to the Settings menu Setting the LCD Brightness To adjust the brightness of the scre...

Страница 103: ...til the setting you want is highlighted 3 When you re finished adjusting the multi frame period press the BACK button to save your setting and return to the Settings menu Uploading Programs into the Camera By uploading new programs into the camera you can add unique functions to your PhotoPC 600 The EPSON Stylus Photo Direct Print Kit will allow you to print from the camera to the EPSON Stylus Pho...

Страница 104: ...r explains the entire process including the following Uploading images to the camera Converting presentations Projecting your presentation 9 Uploading Images to the Camera The EPSON Photo File Uploader software allows you to convert any image or presentation slide to the EPSON Photo file format and upload it to your camera or a CompactFlash memory card in your computer s PCMCIA drive You can uploa...

Страница 105: ...File Uploader You see a screen like the one on the right 2 From the Folder list locate the folder containing the images you want to upload Double click the folder to select it The images in the folder are listed in the File Name box 3 Select the format of the images you want to upload from the File Type list 4 Select the images you want to upload in the File Name list Then click the button If you ...

Страница 106: ...d image and confirm its size click the Preview checkbox 5 For each file in the Selected Files List choose an image size from the Image Size box The File Uploader will resize your files during the transfer process If you want to save copies of the converted files on your computer click the Save file to checkbox Click Browse then select the folder where you want to save the files Click OK The folder...

Страница 107: ...ile to checkbox in step 5 the converted images are also saved to the folder you specified Uploading Images From Your Macintosh Follow these steps to upload images to your camera from your Macintosh 1 Make sure the camera is connected to the computer and that both the computer and the camera are turned on 2 Double click the EPSON Photo File Uploader icon The EPSON Photo File Uploader window opens 3...

Страница 108: ...e copies of the converted files on your computer click the Save file to checkbox before uploading the photos Click Browse then select the folder where you want to save the files Click OK The folder you selected is displayed to the right of the Browse button 6 Click Upload A window opens to show you the progress of the file conversion Then EPSON Photo 2 opens and displays the images you selected 7 ...

Страница 109: ...ers need to use the standard Macintosh screen capture function Capturing Windows Screens Before you start make sure the camera is connected to your computer and both the computer and the camera are turned on Then follow these steps 1 Start the EPSON Photo File Uploader program as described on page 9 2 You see the EPSON Photo File Uploader window as shown on page 9 2 2 Click the Screen Capture tab ...

Страница 110: ...he active window Make sure you maximize your presentation before you capture it If you set your application to slide show mode or the equivalent you can capture just the image you want without menus and other screen elements 7 Press the hot key combination you selected You can make as many screen captures as you d like simply open each file you want to capture and press your screen capture key com...

Страница 111: ...n and open the file to the image you want to capture NOTE The entire desktop is captured not just the active window Make sure you make your document window as large as possible before you capture it If you set your application to slide show mode or the equivalent you can capture just the image you want without menus and other screen elements 3 Press the Command Shift and 3 keys on your computer ke...

Страница 112: ...he video cable to the video input port on the projector as shown on the right 4 Turn on the video projector and switch it to video mode 5 Slide the camera s screen switch to Playback The last image that you uploaded into the camera is projected If you are using the optional AC adapter you can also see the image on the LCD screen You can use the camera s slide show feature to play your images autom...

Страница 113: ...you install a memory card the camera stores and displays pictures on the card rather than in its internal memory 10 CompactFlash memory cards and adapters should be available where you bought your PhotoPC 600 camera EPSON recommends ATA compatible CompactFlash cards manufactured by SanDisk or Simple Technology For information call 800 4 SIMPLE This chapter covers the following Installing a memory ...

Страница 114: ...ight The number of pictures you can store in the memory card appears in brackets on the camera s display panel NOTE When a memory card is installed you may notice a delay between the time you press the shutter button and when the camera beeps To avoid blurring make sure you hold the camera still until it beeps Number of pictures minimum capacity Image Quality Internal Memory 4MB Card 8MB Card 12MB...

Страница 115: ...r storing the card in dusty places in direct sunlight or in places that become extremely hot or humid Getting Images From a Card to Your Computer A PCMCIA adapter allows you to access images stored on CompactFlash cards directly from your computer To use this adapter your computer must be equipped with a Type II PCMCIA memory card slot If you re using a Macintosh you must enable the PC Exchange ex...

Страница 116: ...ter In Windows 95 use My Computer or the Windows Explorer to drag and drop image files to your hard drive In Windows 3 1 use the Windows File Manager to copy image files to your hard drive On a Macintosh use the Finder to drag and drop image files to your desktop or hard drive NOTE If you can t access a card in your notebook computer contact the computer manufacturer For more information see page ...

Страница 117: ...until you see the Photo Control menu Then press the SELECT button to display the menu options as shown on the right 4 Press the or button until Format Card is highlighted 5 Press the SELECT button A message appears stating that all data on the card will be erased and asking you to confirm the procedure 6 Press the SELECT button again to format the card and return to the Photo Control menu 7 Press ...

Страница 118: ...reen menus 2 Press the or button until you see the Photo Control menu then press the SELECT button to display the menu options 3 Press the button until Memory Info is highlighted in orange then press the SELECT button You see information displayed like the following 4 Press BACK to return to the Photo Control menu Continue pressing BACK to return to normal playback mode number of photos you can ta...

Страница 119: ...trol menu Then press the SELECT button to display the menu options 3 Press the or button until Copy is highlighted in orange then press the SELECT button to enter the Copy mode The following menu is displayed 4 Press the or button to copy photos from the camera to the card or from the card to the camera 5 Press the SELECT button then press the or button to move forward or back through the images i...

Страница 120: ...r camera can hold an error message appears 7 When you have selected all the photos you want to copy press the BACK button A message appears asking you to confirm your selections 8 Press the SELECT button to copy the images and return to the Photo Control menu 9 Press BACK until you return to playback mode Popch10 fm5 Page 8 Tuesday August 26 1997 4 47 PM ...

Страница 121: ...fety Instructions in the Introduction Then follow these guidelines 11 Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger Use a clean dry cloth to wipe the camera free of dust Use a damp cloth for cleaning the battery charger Unplug the battery charger before cleaning 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 clean...

Страница 122: ...ons Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight for example on a car dashboard Near bright sources of light or high humidity Near heat sources or in a closed car or trunk In areas of excessive dirt or dust Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields Solving Camera Problems Before you call for help check this list of problems and possible solutions The camera has no power Make ...

Страница 123: ...e the flash is not set to the flash off setting Check the batteries and make sure they are installed correctly Recharge or replace the batteries if necessary You can t use the flash when you adjust the shutter speed manually with the camera connected to the computer Set the shutter speed to automatic to use the flash Your LCD screen flickers Check the lights around you The screen may appear to fli...

Страница 124: ...ich your camera is connected is properly configured and that the Base I O port address and the Interrupt Request Number IRQ assigned to the port are not in conflict with any other devices Check the port setting in your Windows Control panel You may need to set your port to a faster speed lower the FIFO buffer size advanced serial port configuration or adjust the speed in your software See Chapter ...

Страница 125: ...s into your documents You are unable to copy and paste or import your photo into a document on your Macintosh Try increasing your virtual memory using the Memory Control Panel Increase the memory allocation for your word processor or other application Select the application and choose Get Info from the File menu Try turning off any extensions that are unnecessary See your computer documentation or...

Страница 126: ...al Support Department at 800 4 SIMPLE Your notebook computer can t access a memory card If you re using an IBM Thinkpad you need to adjust your port setting In the Windows Control Panel System Device Manager change the Global Settings for your PCMCIA port to Auto For more information contact your computer manufacturer When you upload pictures to a memory card in your computer your system appears t...

Страница 127: ...sed drag and drop to insert your pictures they may appear grainy Try importing them into your documents instead The colors in your picture don t look right When you take pictures under certain artificial lighting conditions the colors may be slightly distorted You can use your Image Expert software to adjust the colors as described on page 7 3 Your picture is blurry or out of focus Make sure your ...

Страница 128: ...e using the forced flash setting it may be too bright Try setting the flash to Auto If you re facing a bright light source you may need to shoot your picture from a different angle Use Image Expert to adjust the picture s brightness as described on page 7 3 Part of your picture is missing Make sure you re not blocking the lens with your finger hand strap clothing or other object A horizontal or ve...

Страница 129: ...ns on page 11 1 The area captured in the photo is different from what you saw in the viewfinder Make sure you look straight through the viewfinder Keep in mind that the area visible through the viewfinder is slightly smaller than the area captured in the photo If you re taking a close up or macro mode picture use the LCD screen Popch11 fm5 Page 9 Tuesday August 26 1997 4 48 PM ...

Страница 130: ...logy 800 4 SIMPLE For information on using memory cards see Chapter 10 The EPSON Stylus Photo Direct Print Kit comes with everything you need to print directly from the camera to the EPSON Stylus Photo printer software on a CD ROM A AC adapter and cable for connecting your camera to the printer This chapter includes the following instructions Using the AC adapter Using a tripod The AC adapter and ...

Страница 131: ...t alter the plug on the power cable and do not use the adapter for any other purpose than powering your PhotoPC 600 To avoid losing any images or settings make sure the camera is finished processing Turn the camera 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 camera ...

Страница 132: ...following the manufacturer s instructions Make sure the tripod is well balanced on a flat surface 2 Find the opening for the tripod screw on the bottom of your camera Carefully place the camera on the tripod Screw the camera on until it is firmly in place 3 Adjust the tripod to view your subject as desired Popapa fm5 Page 3 Tuesday August 26 1997 4 44 PM ...

Страница 133: ...g without batteries FCC approval code BKMFBG660A B Power Sources 4 AA batteries single use alkaline or lithium or rechargeable NiCad or NiMH Optional AC adapter B867038 Battery Life At least 400 pictures can be taken before the standard NiMH batteries need recharging without the LCD screen or flash Specifications Popspecs fm5 Page 1 Tuesday August 26 1997 5 34 PM ...

Страница 134: ... lens CCD 1 3 inch color area CCD 810 000 pixels Serial interface 8 pin mini DIN to camera RS 232C compatible to computer Serial communication speed Up to 115Kbps Video out NTSC standard Internal memory 4MB flash memory Optional expansion memory CompactFlash cards from 4MB to 16MB available from SanDisk and Simple Technology Temperature Operating 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Non operating 4 to 140 F 20 t...

Страница 135: ...m auto exposure White balance TTL automatic white balance Shutter Electric iris with mechanical shutter 1 8 second to 1 500 second flash off mode 1 30 second to 1 500 second auto flash and forced flash modes Viewfinder Optical with centering crosshair and edge border Focus Auto focus Aperture F2 8 F5 6 F11 automatic change Flash Automatic luminance control flash Flash modes Forced flash automatic ...

Страница 136: ...ght Approximately 24 lb 110 g Input 120V AC 60 Hz Output DC 1 2V 650mA 4 Charging time Approximately 160 minutes Power consumption Approximately 8W Charging temperature 32 to 95 F 0 to 35 C Width 1 97 inches 50 mm Height 1 18 inches 30 mm 1 85 inches 47 mm including pins Depth 3 74 inches 95 mm Output DC 7V 2 0A Input 110 to 120 V AC 50 to 60 Hz Popspecs fm5 Page 4 Tuesday August 26 1997 5 34 PM ...

Страница 137: ...creen saver 6 9 to 6 10 organizing pictures 6 2 to 6 3 printing 6 4 to 6 6 using 6 2 Alert beep setting 8 10 AppleTalk 4 3 Attaching hand strap 1 9 Automatic shut off 2 2 8 2 8 6 8 8 B Batteries charging 1 4 to 1 6 checking 2 3 handling 1 8 to 1 9 installing 1 6 to 1 7 specifications B 1 Battery icon 2 3 Beep setting 8 10 Bitmap BMP files 4 11 Brightness correcting images 7 3 to 7 4 setting LCD 8 ...

Страница 138: ...ages 10 3 to 10 4 uploading images to 9 1 to 9 5 CompuServe 4 Computer connecting camera 4 1 to 4 4 Contrast correcting 7 3 to 7 4 Copying pictures into documents 5 3 to and from memory cards 10 7 to 10 8 to diskette 6 8 to 6 9 Cropping images 7 4 D Date setting 1 13 to 1 14 8 9 to 8 10 Direct Print Kit 8 11 Diskettes copying pictures 6 8 to 6 9 Diskettes software installation 1 10 to 1 12 Display...

Страница 139: ...lization 7 3 Erase Photo menu 3 3 Erasing pictures from camera using computer 4 7 4 10 4 11 5 6 using LCD screen 3 6 to 3 8 Error messages 4 7 to 4 8 4 12 11 4 11 6 Exporting images 4 10 to 4 11 F FaxAdvice service 4 Files BMP 4 11 converting during transfer 4 10 to 4 12 JPEG 4 10 to 4 11 5 2 PCX 4 11 PICT 4 11 resizing 7 5 to 7 6 uploading 9 1 to 9 5 viewing information 6 3 to 6 4 Fisheye effect ...

Страница 140: ... 6 4 to 6 6 Quick Fix 7 2 to 7 3 Quick Tour 4 5 resizing images 7 5 to 7 6 resolution changing 7 5 to 7 6 rotating 7 6 screen saver 6 9 to 6 10 selection tools 7 2 shutter speed setting 8 4 slide shows 6 7 to 6 8 special effects 7 7 to 7 8 taking pictures from computer 8 1 to 8 3 transferring pictures 4 4 to 4 8 5 5 to 5 8 wallpaper 6 10 zoom tool 7 2 Images see Pictures Importing photos TWAIN pro...

Страница 141: ...ictures 9 4 to 9 8 Maintenance 11 1 to 11 2 Memory capacity 10 2 Memory cards see CompactFlash memory cards Memory information 10 6 Multi frame mode 2 12 N Negative images 7 7 O Option Menu 3 3 P Panorama 2 11 PCMCIA adapter 10 1 10 3 to 10 4 PCX files 4 11 Photo Control menu 3 3 3 7 to 3 11 10 5 Photo File Uploader 9 1 to 9 9 Photographic specifications B 3 PhotoPC 600 camera AC adapter using wit...

Страница 142: ... 8 to 6 9 correcting 7 2 to 7 4 counter 2 12 Pictures continued cropping 7 4 digital zoom 2 10 to 2 11 downloading 4 4 to 4 12 5 5 to 5 8 editing 7 1 to 7 8 e mailing 6 11 erasing 3 6 to 3 8 4 7 4 10 4 11 5 6 exporting 4 10 to 4 11 flipping 7 7 information 3 5 to 3 6 inserting in documents 5 1 to 5 8 inverting 7 7 to 7 8 locking and unlocking 3 9 to 3 11 multi frame 2 10 to 2 12 organizing in albu...

Страница 143: ...11 6 picture 11 7 to 11 9 Projector playing back pictures and presentations 9 9 Q Quick Fix 7 2 to 7 3 R RAM system requirements 3 to 4 Registration 5 Resizing files 7 5 to 7 6 Resolution changing 7 5 to 7 6 Ripples effect 7 7 Rotating pictures 7 6 S Safety instructions 6 to 7 Safety specifications B 1 Save to Floppy option 6 8 Screen captures 9 6 to 9 8 Serial cable 4 2 to 4 3 Settings menu 3 2 8...

Страница 144: ...e view finder 2 3 to 2 4 Technical support 4 to 5 Time setting 1 13 to 1 14 8 9 Timer 2 7 Tripod A 3 Troubleshooting 11 2 to 11 9 Turning camera on and off 2 2 TWAIN programs acquiring photos 4 9 to 4 10 U Unlocking pictures 3 10 to 3 11 Unpacking the camera 1 1 Uploading pictures 9 1 to 9 5 programs 8 11 V VCR playing back pictures 3 12 Video cable 3 12 9 9 Videotaping pictures 3 12 W Windows cap...

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