Epson 4012033-00 XXX User Manual

Color Digital Camera

User's Guide

4012033-00
XXX

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Digital Camera Software

Digital Camera Utility Programs

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Copyright © 2000 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

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Contents

Introduction

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Requirements for serial connection . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Requirements for USB connection. . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Chapter 1 Installing and Setting up the Software

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Using the USB cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Using a serial cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Installing Software for Windows Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Installing the USB driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Installing EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Installing EPSON File Converter and

other software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Installing Software for Macintosh Users. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Installing EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Installing EPSON File Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Installing other software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Setting Up Camera Events for USB Users . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

For Windows 98 and 2000 USB users. . . . . . . . . . 1-12

For Macintosh USB users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

Chapter 2 Using EPSON Photo!3

Working with EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Accessing EPSON Photo!3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Getting information through online help . . . . . . 2-3

EPSON Photo!3 menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

Using the Camera Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Transferring files to your computer . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Placing photos in your documents. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Erasing images from the memory card . . . . . . . . 2-11

Getting photo information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Viewing your photos and video clips . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Rotating your photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Playing back audio recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Using the Folder Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Locating the folder that contains

your photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Uploading and copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

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Using the Controls Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Controlling the camera from your computer . . .2-17

Taking photos from your computer . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Using the Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

Changing computer connection settings . . . . . . .2-20

Checking the camera status and

the connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

Changing camera settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Uninstalling EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

For Windows users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

For Macintosh users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Reinstalling EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

For Windows users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

For Macintosh users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Chapter 3 Using the Included Utilities

Using EPSON File Converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Converting images in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Converting audio files in Windows . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Converting images using a Macintosh . . . . . . . . .3-6

Converting audio files using a Macintosh . . . . . .3-8

Making screen captures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Using EPSON Auto Downloader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Accessing EPSON Auto Downloader

in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Accessing EPSON Auto Downloader

using a Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Using EPSON Photo! Print2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Paper sizes and media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Printing layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Printing images in Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Printing images using a Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

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Glossary

Index

Introduction

Features

The EPSON digital camera software suite is the perfect
companion for your EPSON digital camera. Using this
software together with your digital camera, you can
save your photos as files on your computer’s hard
disk. You can also convert image files into various
formats, such as JPEG and Bitmap Files, for use with
your favorite desktop publishing and image-editing
software. The following list summarizes some of the
programs included with your PhotoPC 3000Z and
their features.

❏

EPSON Photo!3 directly controls the main
functions of your EPSON digital camera, and is
the standard cross-platform interface for other
applications.

❏

EPSON File Converter lets you convert image
files, audio re cordings, and computer screen shots
that were not made with your digital camera so
that you can save them in the camera’s memory
card.

❏

EPSON Auto Downloader provides a quick and
easy way for you to transfer your pictures, audio
recordings, and video clips from your camera to
your computer.

❏

EPSON Photo! Print2 allows you to print photos
simply and in a variety of ways using your
computer.

❏

The PhotoPC 3000Z’s camera event feature
allows you to access certain EPSON programs
by pushing a designated button on your camera,
or by connecting the camera to your computer.
This makes common tasks such as downloading
image s f ro m y ou r c am er a t o yo ur com pu te r q ui ck
and easy. This feature is only available when
using the USB cable to connect the camera to your
computer.

Introduction

1

About This Guide

Finding More Information

The information in this guide is divided into four
chapters, with a glossary and an index provided for
reference. The chapters are organized as follows.

❏

Chapter 1 contains instructions for connecting the
camera to your computer, information on
installing the software, and instructions on
configuring the camera events. Be sure to read this
chapter first.

❏

Chapter 2 provides you with a complete
description of EPSON Photo!3.

❏

Chapter 3 explains how to prepare images,
audio recordings, and video clips for uploading
to your EPSON digital camera. It also includes
information on printing your photos, and
explains an alternate method to transfer images
from your camera to your computer.

❏

Chapter 4 explains how to solve problems you
may encounter while using the software.

Online help also provides information about EPSON
Photo!3 settings and information on using EPSON
Auto Downloader.

To set up and use the digital camera, see the user’s
guide for your camera.

System Requirements

To connect the camera to your computer and run the
digital camera software, refer to this section for the
system requirements.

Requirements for serial connection

You can connect the camera to your computer using
either a serial or a USB connection. Refer to the
appropriate chart below for the system requirements
when connecting via a serial connection.

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Introduction

Windows computers

The system requirements for Windows computers
when connecting via a serial cable are as follows:

24 MB RAM (96 MB when using EPSON Photo! Print2)

Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB of free space
(150 MB when using EPSON Photo! Print2)

486 processor or higher

Serial port with a standard RS-232C interface and a
communication speed of 19200 bps or higher

At least 16 MB RAM (32 MB for Windows 98 and 2000,
64 MB when using EPSON Photo! Print2)

Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB of free space
(150 MB when using EPSON Photo! Print2)

VGA monitor with at least a 16-color display
(256-color display when using EPSON Photo! Print2)

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Microsoft

QuickTime 3.0 or later

Windows 98, 95, 2000, or NT 4.0 or later

Macintosh computers

The system requirements for Macintosh computers

when connecting via a serial cable are as follows:

Power PC processor

Serial port

Monitor with a minimum resolution of 640 × 480

Macintosh System 7.5 or later

QuickTime 3.0 or later

Note:

The included software cannot be used with the Multiple
Users function of Mac OS 9.

Requirements for USB connection

You can connect the camera to your computer using
either a serial or a USB connection. Refer to the
appropriate section below for the system
requirements when connecting via a USB connection.

Windows computers

The system requirements for Windows computers
when connecting via a USB cable are as follows:

486 processor or higher

USB port (TYPE A receptacle)

Introduction

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At least 32 MB RAM
(64 MB when using EPSON Photo! Print2)

Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB of free space
(150 MB when using EPSON Photo! Print2)

VGA monitor with at least 16-color display
(256-color display when using EPSON Photo! Print2)

Microsoft
Windows 2000 pre-installed

QuickTime 3.0 or later

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Windows 98 pre-installed or

Macintosh OS 8.1 or later (OS 8.1 requires that the
iMac Update is installed before installing EPSON
Photo!3. You can download the iMac Update from the
Apple Web site.)

QuickTime 3.0 or later

Note:

The included software cannot be used with the Multiple
Users function of Mac OS 9.

Macintosh computers

The system requirements for Macintosh computers
when connecting via a USB cable are as follows:

Power PC G3 processor or higher

Apple Macintosh with built-in USB port

24 MB RAM (96 MB when using EPSON Photo! Print2)

Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB free space
(150 MB when using EPSON Photo! Print2)

Monitor with a minimum resolution of 640 × 480

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Introduction

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily

w

injury.

Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your

c

equipment.

Notes contain important information and useful tips on the
operation of your camera and options.

Chapter 1

Installing and Setting up the Software

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The CD-ROM that comes with your EPSON digital
camera contains EPSON Photo!3, EPSON File
Converter, EPSON Auto Downloader, and other
optional software.

Using EPSON Photo!3, you can transfer your photos,
video clips, and audio recordings from the camera to
your computer and then place them in documents.
EPSON File Converter allows you to convert digital
images and audio recordings to EPSON file format so
that you can transfer them from your computer to the
camera using EPSON Photo!3.

This chapter shows you how to connect the camera to
your computer and install the camera software on
your Windows or Macintosh computer.

Note:

When you install EPSON Photo!3, EPSON Auto
Downloader and EPSON Photo! Print2 Launcher are
installed automatically.

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

You can connect your camera to a Windows or
Macintosh computer using the appropriate serial
cable or the USB cable. These cables are included with
your camera. See the instructions in this section for
details on connecting the camera to your computer.

Note:

❏

The control buttons on the camera function differently
than usual when the camera is connected to your
computer. You cannot take pictures using these
buttons but, depending upon your camera and your
computer, some of the buttons may work in
conjunction with a camera event. For information on
this feature for the PhotoPC 3000Z, see “Setting Up
Camera Events for USB Users” on page 1-11. For
information on this feature for the PhotoPC 850Z, refer
to the user’s guide for your camera.

Installing and Setting up the Software

1-1

❏

To take pictures while your camera is connected to your
computer, see “Using the Controls Menu” on page
2-16.

❏

Although you can connect and disconnect the USB
cable at any time, EPSON recommends connecting it
in the manner described above to secure the connection.

❏

You can save battery power by using the optional AC
adapter whenever you connect the camera to your
computer.

❏

When the camera is connected to your computer via the
USB cable, the camera’s automatic power save feature
is disabled.

Using the USB cable

To connect the camera to your computer via a USB
cable, use the USB cable included with your camera.

Caution:

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Be sure to use the USB cable that comes with your
camera to avoid damaging the camera’s interface
connector.

Note:

❏

You can connect or disconnect the USB cable from the
computer or camera while the computer and camera are
turned on. If a dialog box appears, follow the directions
in “Installing the USB driver” on page 1-7 to install
the software.

❏

If your camera does not work properly when connected
to a USB hub, see page 4-3 of Chapter 4,
“Troubleshooting.”

Follow the steps below.

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Plug the cable connector into the USB port on your
computer or USB hub.

USB port on
computer

USB cable

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Installing and Setting up the Software

3. Open the connector cover on the side of the
camera. Insert the other end of the USB cable into
the interface connector. Make sure that the shape
of the cable connector corresponds to the shape of
the interface connector.

PhotoPC 3000Z

connector cover

Caution:

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Be sure to position the cable correctly before
inserting it into the connector. Otherwise, the
cable and/or the connector may be damaged.

4. Set the camera’s dial switch to and turn the
camera on (for PhotoPC 3000Z), or turn the
camera’s dial switch to (for PhotoPC 850Z and

800).

Caution:

c

Keep your camera and computer away from potential
sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

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PhotoPC 850Z

connector cover

Using a serial cable

Follow the steps in the appropriate section below to
connect your camera to your computer using a serial
cable.

Installing and Setting up the Software

1-3

Connecting to a PC

You can connect the camera to a PC using a Windows
serial cable. Follow the steps below.

1. Make sure the camera and your computer are
turned off.

2. Plug the serial connector end of the cable into the
serial port on your computer. Then tighten the
screws.

Windows
serial cable

serial port on computer

Note:

If you have more than one port available, use the port
labelled

COM1

or a similarly labelled port.

3. Open the connector cover on the side of the
camera. Insert the free end of the serial cable into
the interface connector. Make sure that the shape
of the cable connector corresponds to the shape of
the interface connector.

PhotoPC 3000Z

connector cover

PhotoPC 800

connector cover

1-4

Installing and Setting up the Software

Caution:

c

Be sure to position the cable correctly before
inserting it into the interface connector.
Otherwise, the cable and/or connector may be
damaged.

4. Set the camera’s dial switch to and turn the
camera on (for PhotoPC 3000Z), or turn the
camera’s dial switch to (for PhotoPC 850Z and

800). Then turn on the computer.

Caution:

c

Keep your camera and computer away from potential
sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or base units of cordless telephones.

Connecting to a Macintosh

You can connect the camera to a Macintosh using a
Macintosh serial cable. Follow the steps below.

Note:

❏

Make sure that AppleTalk is inactive for the port that
you use to connect your camera. Otherwise, the
computer may not recognize your camera.

❏

To connect to a Macintosh using a USB cable, see
“Using the USB cable” on page 1-2.

1. Make sure that the camera and your computer are
turned off.

2. Plug the connector on the serial cable into the
modem or the printer port on your computer.

Macintosh serial cable

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Installing and Setting up the Software

1-5

3. Open the connector cover on the side of the
camera. Insert the free end of the cable into the
interface connector. Make sure that the shape of
the connector corresponds to the shape of the
interface connector.

PhotoPC 3000Z

connector cover

PhotoPC 850Z

Caution:

c

Be sure to position the cable correctly before
inserting it into the connector. Otherwise, the
cable and connector may be damaged.

4. Set the camera’s dial switch to and turn the
camera on (for PhotoPC 3000Z), or turn the
camera’s dial switch to (for PhotoPC 850Z and

800). Then turn on the computer.

Caution:

c

Keep your camera and computer away from potential
sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.

1-6

connector cover

Installing and Setting up the Software

Installing Software for Windows Users

When you use the USB cable to connect your camera
to your computer, first install the USB driver and then
EPSON Photo!3. When you use the serial cable, you
need only install EPSON Photo!3.

Note:

Be sure to follow the installation steps in this section when
using a USB connection.

3. The dialog box below appears. Insert the software

.

CD in the CD-ROM drive, then click

Next

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Installing the USB driver

When your camera is connected to the computer via
the USB cable, refer to the appropriate section below
to install the USB driver.

For Windows 98 and 2000 users

Follow the steps below to install the USB driver.

1. Turn on the computer.

2. Set the camera’s dial switch to and turn the
camera on (for PhotoPC 3000Z), or turn the
camera’s dial switch to (for PhotoPC 850Z and

800).

Note:

The screen shots of windows and dialog boxes shown
in this section are from Windows 98 except where
otherwise indicated. Their appearance may vary
slightly in Windows 2000.

4. Select

Search for the best driver for your

device

, then click

Next

.

Installing and Setting up the Software

1-7

5. Select the
below.

For Windows 98, specify the CD-ROM drive
letter, the
preferred language, and the
location, then click

For Windows 2000, click the
the CD-ROM drive letter, the
folder for your preferred language, and the

2000
Next

Specify a location

EPSON

folder inside it as the location, then click
.

folder, the folder for your

Next

check box as shown

Win 98

.

Next

button. Specify

EPSON

folder as the

folder, the

Win

6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

For Windows 2000, the Digital Signature Not
Found dialog box appears.

Yes

Click

7. After installation is complete, click
the next section to install EPSON Photo!3.

, then follow the on-screen instructions.

Finish

Installing EPSON Photo!3

Be sure to install EPSON Photo!3 before installing any
of the other software, with the exception of the USB
driver. Follow the steps below.

. Go to

1-8

Installing and Setting up the Software

1. Turn on your computer and insert the included
CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

If a dialog box prompts you to select a language,
click the appropriate language, then click OK.

2. An introductory screen appears on your monitor.
Click the

3. A dialog box containing a list of software appears.
Any software with a check mark next to it will be
installed on your PC. Click a software title in the
list to remove or add a check mark.

Make sure that there is a check mark next to

EPSON Photo!3

4. Click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

5. After installing EPSON Photo!3, click

6. The installation process begins automatically for
any software that you selected in step 3 in
addition to EPSON Photo!3. Follow the on-screen
instructions.

To install more software, proceed to the next section.

Add Software

.

icon.

Finish

.

Installing EPSON File Converter and other software

In addition to EPSON Photo!3, your software CD
contains other software, such as EPSON File
Converter, that expands the capabilities of your
camera. Follow the steps below to install the software
of your choice. See your software documentation for
a description of the available software.

1. Make sure that EPSON Photo!3 is already
installed. If not, see “Installing EPSON Photo!3”
on page 1-8. If you are a USB user, install the USB
driver before installing the software. See
“Installing the USB driver” on page 1-7.

2. If necessary, repeat steps 1 and 2 of “Installing
EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-8.

3. A dialog box containing a list of software appears.
Any software with a check mark next to it will be
installed on your PC. Click a software title in the
list to remove or add a check mark.

Make sure that there is a check mark next to
EPSON File Converter and any other software
that you want to install.

1

4. Click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

Installing and Setting up the Software

1-9

5. After installing EPSON File Converter or other
software, click

6. The installation process begins automatically for
any software that you selected in step 3 in
addition to EPSON File Converter. Follow the on­screen instructions.

Finish

.

Installing Software for Macintosh Users

In some locations, the
contain multiple-language versions of the
software. Double-click the folder containing your
preferred language.

3. Double-click the

4. Double-click the
start the installation program. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

EPSON Photo!3

EPSON Photo!3 Disk 1

Photo!3 Installer - Part 1

folder may

folder.

icon to

Follow the instructions in this section to install the
photo software on your Macintosh.

Installing EPSON Photo!3

Be sure to install EPSON Photo!3 before installing any
of the other software. Follow the steps below.

1. Turn on the computer and insert the included CD
in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click the
your computer’s desktop. Then double-click the

EPSON Photo!3

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EPSON

folder.

icon that appears on

Installing EPSON File Converter

Follow the steps below to install EPSON File
Converter. Be sure to install EPSON Photo!3 before
installing EPSON File Converter. See “Installing
EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-8 for details.

1. Turn on the computer, and insert the included
software CD in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click the
computer’s desktop. Then double-click the

EPSON File Converter

In some locations, the
folder may contain multiple-language versions of
the software. Double-click the folder of your
preferred language.

EPSON

icon that appears on the

icon.

EPSON File Converter

3. Double-click the
icon to start the installation program. Follow the
on-screen instructions.

EPSON File Converter Install

Installing other software

In addition to EPSON Photo!3 and EPSON File
Converter, your software CD contains other software
that expands the capabilities of your camera, such as
EPSON Photo! Print2. Follow the steps below to install
the software of your choice. See your software
documentation for a description of the available
software.

1. Turn on the computer, and insert the included CD
in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Double-click the
computer’s desktop. Then double-click the folder
that contains the software that you want to install.

Some folders may contain multiple-language
versions of the software. Double-click the folder
containing your preferred language.

3. Double-click the installer icon of the program you
want to install. Then follow the on-screen
instructions.

EPSON

icon that appears on the

Setting Up Camera Events for USB Users

When connected to your computer via the USB cable,
you can use the EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z to start certain
computer applications simply by pressing a control
button on the camera. You can start any application
that supports “camera events” as long as that
application is installed.

The following applications that are included on the
software CD support camera events. You can start
these applications directly from your camera.

❏

EPSON Photo!3

❏

EPSON Auto Downloader

❏

EPSON Auto Downloader Settings

❏

EPSON Photo! Print2 Launcher

See the following sections for instructions on starting
these and other applications directly from your
PhotoPC 3000Z.

Note:

❏

To take advantage of the camera event feature, you
must be running Windows 98 or 2000, or using a
Macintosh with a pre-installed USB port.

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1-11

❏

The PhotoPC 850Z also supports some camera events.
See The PhotoPC 850Z’s documentation for
information on using camera events with this camera.

For Windows 98 and 2000 USB users

Once you have installed the software included on
your CD-ROM, you can launch that software by
pressing a control button on your camera when the
camera is connected to your computer via the USB
cable. The chart below lists which camera button to
press to start each application.

Note:

❏

You can also specify an application to launch anytime
that you connect your camera to your computer via the
USB cable.

❏

You can change which application is associated with
each camera button. See the next section for details.

Camera Button Associated Software

Shutter EPSON Auto Downloader

Image quality EPSON Photo! Print2 Launcher

Flash EPSON Photo!3

Self timer EPSON Auto Downloader Settings

Changing an event’s associated application

Once EPSON Photo!3 is installed in Windows 98 or
Windows 2000, you can change the application that is
associated with each button on your camera. You can
also choose to have a specific application start when
you connect your camera to your computer via the
USB cable. Follow the steps below.

Panel

Start

, point to

.

Scanners and Cameras

1. Click

2. Click the

Scanners and Cameras Properties

Settings

, then click

icon. The

dialog box

is displayed.

The above example shows the EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z.

Control

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3. Select your digital camera from the installed
scanners and cameras list in the

Cameras Properties
Properties

following dialog box appears.

, and then click the

The above example shows the EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z.

dialog box. Click

Scanners and

Events

tab. The

4. To change the application associated with a
camera button, or to specify an application to
launch when the camera is connected, click the

Camera Events

the camera event that you want to change. In the

Send to this application

corresponding to the application that you want to
assign to that event and make sure that all other
application check boxes are cleared. Then click the

Apply

button.

Note:

❏

If more than one application check box is selected,
a dialog box will prompt you to select which
application to launch when the camera event
occurs.

❏

Some applications do not support linkage to
digital cameras. Camera events are available only
with applications that appear in the

application

❏

If you do not want any application to start when
a certain camera event occurs, select the

No Application (EPSON)

event.

❏

After making settings for the selected camera
event, be sure to click
different event in the Camera Events list box.

list box, then select the name of

list, select the check box

Send to this

list.

Launch

check box for that

Apply

before selecting a

1

5. Close the dialog box by clicking the OK button.

Installing and Setting up the Software

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For Macintosh USB users

If you are using a Macintosh with a pre-installed USB
port that is running OS 8 or higher, you can use the
camera events feature to launch applications. Once
you have installed the software from your CD-ROM,
you can start that software by pressing a control
button on your camera when the camera is connected
to your computer via the USB cable. The following
chart lists which camera button to press to start each
application.

Note:

❏

You can also specify an application to launch anytime
that you connect your camera to your computer via the
USB cable.

❏

You can change which application is associated with
each camera button. See the next section for details.

Camera Button Associated Software

Shutter EPSON Auto Downloader

Image quality EPSON Photo! Print2 Launcher

Flash EPSON Photo!3

Self timer EPSON Auto Downloader Settings

Changing an event’s associated application

Once EPSON Photo!3 is installed on your Macintosh,
you can change the application that is associated with
each control button on your camera. You can also
choose to have a specific application start when you
connect your camera to your computer via the USB
cable. Follow the steps below.

1. On the Apple menu, click

Monitor Setup

. The following dialog box

EPSON Camera

appears.

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2. To change the application that is associated with
a camera button, or to specify which application
to launch when the camera is connected, click the
list box and select the camera event that you want
to change.

If you do not want any application to start when
a certain camera event occurs, select the

the Camera Event

To launch an application when the selected
camera event occurs, select

Application

following dialog box appears.

Specify the application you want to assign to that
camera event, then click
associated application appears in the dialog box
beneath Launch an Application.

, then click the

check box.

Launch an
Browse

Open

. An icon for the

Ignore

button. The

3. To change the appli cation associated with anot her
camera event, repeat steps 2 and 3.

4. When you are finished making settings, click OK.

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Chapter 2

Using EPSON Photo!3

Now that EPSON Photo!3 is installed on your
computer, you are ready to transfer the images that
you have taken from your camera to your computer.
You can then use your images in letters, presentations,
or other documents that you create using your
computer.

This chapter describes how to use Photo!3, including
the procedures for erasing images from the camera
and for uploading EPSON Photo file format images to
your camera.

2

Working with EPSON Photo!3

Once your camera and computer are connected and
are turned on, you are ready to start using EPSON
Photo!3. If you have not yet installed EPSON Photo!3
on your computer, see Chapter 1, “Installing and
Setting up the Software,” to install it.

Note:

If your camera’s clock is not set before being connected to
the computer, the camera's time and date are automatically
set to match the computer's clock once EPSON Photo!3 is
opened.

Using EPSON Photo!3

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Accessing EPSON Photo!3

You can open EPSON Photo!3 directly, or access it
from within a different application. See the next page
for instructions.

Note:

❏

Before opening EPSON Photo!3, set the camera’s dial
switch to (for PhotoPC 3000Z), or turn the
camera’s dial switch to (for PhotoPC 850Z and

800), and turn the camera on.

❏

When you connect your camera to your computer via
the USB cable, you may be able to access EPSON
Photo!3 and other software by pressing specific buttons
on your camera, depending upon your computer. For
details on using this feature with the PhotoPC 3000Z,
see “Setting Up Camera Events for USB Users” on
page 1-11. For details on using this feature with the
PhotoPC 850Z, refer to the user’s guide for your
camera.

Opening EPSON Photo!3 directly

Follow the instructions in this section to open EPSON
Photo!3 directly.

For Windows users

Start

Click

Photo!3

, point to

, then click

Programs

EPSON Photo!3

and then to

EPSON

.

For Macintosh users

Double-click the
Photo!3 program group or folder.

EPSON Photo!3

icon in the EPSON

Opening EPSON Photo!3 from within an application

Follow the instructions in this section to open EPSON
Photo!3 from within an application.

Note:

Refer to your software documentation for detailed
instructions on selecting TWAIN data sources or inserting
OLE objects.

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From within a TWAIN-compliant application

Specify

Photo!3 TWAIN

source on your application's File menu, then acquire
an image.

EPSON Photo!3 TWAIN

(for Macintosh) as the TWAIN data

(for Windows) or

From within an OLE2-compliant application (Windows only)

From within an application that supports OLE2 (object
linking and embedding), select

Object

Note:

The procedure for opening EPSON Photo!3 from TWAIN
or OLE2-compliant applications may vary slightly,
depending on the software.

from the Insert Object menu and click OK.

EPSON Photo!3

Getting information through online help

Note for Windows users:

You can also access the online help by clicking the
button, pointing to

Photo!3

Note for Macintosh users:

You can also access the online help by double-clicking the

EPSON Photo!3 Help

folder.

, then clicking

Programs

and then to

EPSON Photo!3 Help

icon in the

EPSON

EPSON Photo!3

EPSON Photo!3 menus

The EPSON Photo!3 dialog box contains four menus:
Camera, Folder, Controls, and Setup.

When you open EPSON Photo!3, the Camera menu is
displayed when your camera and computer are
connected properly.

.

Start

2

EPSON Photo!3’s online help can answer most of your
questions about this software.

Click the
menus for online help for the items found on that
menu.

Help

button on any of the EPSON Photo!3

Click a tab to
view the
corresponding
menu.

Click here to
get help

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Note:

❏

While the camera and the computer are communicating
via the serial cable, star icons move across the camera's
display panel. Avoid opening or using other
applications while communication is occurring;
otherwise, communication may be interrupted.

❏

When you connect the camera and computer via the
USB cable, star icons move across the display panel
continuously because the camera and computer are
always communicating.

Connect the camera to your computer and make sure
that your camera is on and that the dial switch is set
to . Then click the

Test Connection

button.

You can use EPSON Photo!3 without connecting your
camera and computer; however, the Camera and
Controls menus are disabled in this situation.

If you still cannot access the Camera menu, see “Using
the Setup Menu” on page 2-19 establish a proper
connection.

If the Setup menu is displayed when EPSON Photo!3
opens, your camera and computer may not be
connected properly.

After checking the
connection between
the camera and
computer, click here.

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The EPSON Photo!3 menus are described briefly
below.

Camera menu

The Camera menu displays small thumbnail images
of all of the photos stored on the camera’s memory
card. From here, you can transfer any image to the
computer or erase it from the memory card.

Folder menu

The Folder menu displays thumbnail images of the
photos that have been saved to a folder on your hard
disk. Select images to transfer them to an application,
or to erase them from the folder. You can also upload
these images from your computer to your camera’s
memory card.

Controls menu

The Controls menu allows access to camera settings
such as image quality and flash control. You can
change some of the camera settings, and also take
pictures using the Live Preview window on this menu.

Setup menu

The Setup menu displays the current communication
status between your camera and the computer. You
can change the communication settings if needed, and
also set the camera’s internal time and date.

Camera tab

2

image selection window

Using the Camera Menu

When you open EPSON Photo!3 while the camera is
properly connected to your computer, the Camera
menu opens and displays thumbnail images of the
photos stored in the camera’s memory card.

The images are displayed in the image selection
window in the order in which they were taken.

If scrolling through the images takes too long, you can
reverse the order of the images by clicking the blue
arrow at the bottom of the scroll bar.

You can change which memory card folder’s contents
are displayed using the Select Camera Directory list
box. To display photos and their associated audio
recordings, select

Video Clip

select

If you have attached an audio recording to a photo,
you can listen to the recording by clicking the

audio icon. To stop the audio playback, click

the audio icon again.

EPSON

.

. To display video clips,

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Double-click a video clip to open a window from
which you can play back the clip.

Note:

❏

If a message informs you that the camera is not
connected properly, make sure that the serial or USB
port is working, and that the port selected on the Setup
menu matches the port that you are using. To change
the Port setting, see “Changing the communication
port” on page 2-20.

❏

You can also download images using EPSON Auto
Downloader. For more information, see “Using
EPSON Auto Downloader” on page 3-12.

❏

To play back video clips, you must have Quick Time

3.0 or later installed in your computer.

Transferring files to your computer

There are two ways to transfer or save your photos
and video clips on your computer using EPSON
Photo!3. You can click the
create JPEG, TIFF, MOV, or WAV files that are named
automatically. Or you can click the
button to name the image files yourself and save them
as JPEG, BMP, PCX, or PICT (for Macintosh only) files.

Save To Folder

Export Photos

button to

Using the Save To Folder button

Files saved with the
automatically. For example, the ninth file saved is

EPSN0009

called
followed by four digits which indicate the order in
which the files were saved. Image files are saved using
the JPG extension, or using the TIF extension if your
camera is configured to take uncompressed images.
Audio recording files are saved using the WAV
extension, and video clip files use the MOV extension.

Follow the steps below to save files to your computer
using the

1. Open EPSON Photo!3. See “Accessing EPSON

2. From the Select Camera Directory list box, select

Save To Folder

Photo!3” on page 2-2 for instructions.

EPSON

video clips.

to save photos, or

Save To Folder

. The first four letters are

button.

button are named

Video Clip

EPSN

,

to save

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3. To save one file, click the thumbnail of the file that
you want to save in the image selection window.

To save two or more files at once, hold down the

Ctrl

button (for Windows) or the
button (for Macintosh) and click the thumbnails
of the files that you want to select, or hold down

Shift

the
thumbnails in a series.

Click the
stored in that folder.

button and click the first and last

Select All

button to save all of the files

Command

Note:

❏

You cannot transfer video clip files or audio recording
files using this button.

❏

1. Open EPSON Photo!3 as directed in “Opening

2. On the Camera menu, click the thumbnail of the

Export Photos

The
open EPSON Photo!3 directly.

EPSON Photo!3 directly” on page 2-2.

file you want to save, or click the
to save all of the files stored in that folder.

button is only available when you

Select All

button

2

4. Click the

5. In the dialog box that appears, specify the folder
in which you would like to save the files, then
click

If a file has an audio recording attached, you can
choose to save both the file and the recording, or
just the file.

Save To Folder

Save

.

button.

Using the Export Photos button

This feature allows you to name files and choose
between the following file formats: JPEG, BMP, PCX,
and PICT (for Macintosh only). Follow the s teps below
to save files on your computer using this button.

To save two or more files at once, hold down the

Ctrl

button (for Windows) or the
button (for Macintosh), and click the thumbnails
of the photos that you want to select, or hold down

Shift

the
thumbnails in a series.

3. Click the

Note:

If you want to improve the image quality of your
photos, select the
clicking
when using this feature. This feature only works for
photos taken with an EPSON camera.

button and click the first and last

Export Photos

PhotoEnhance

Export Photos

button.

. Transferring takes longer

Command

check box before

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4. Specify a folder in which to save your photos and
a file name for your photos, then select a file
format. Click

Save

to save your photos.

Note:

❏

If you have selected multiple photos to export,
EPSON Photo!3 will use the filename that you
have specified as a prefix, and use that prefix along
with a number to designate each photo.

❏

To stop exporting photos during processing, click

Cancel

.

Placing photos in your documents

You can use your photos in many different types of
applications, including word processors, presentation
programs, spreadsheets, database managers, and
page layout and desktop publishing packages.

If your application supports OLE2 (Windows
programs such as Microsoft
WordPad

®

) or TWAIN (programs such as Adobe
Photoshop® 5.0 and Microsoft PictureIt!® 2.0), you can
transfer photos directly from your camera to your
documents.

®

Word 97® and

If your application does not support OLE2 or TWAIN,
you must save your photos on your computer as JPEG,
BMP, PCX, or PICT (for Macintosh) files, and then
open them from within your application.

If you are not sure whether your application supports
OLE2 or TWAIN, give it a try. If it does not work, you
can always insert the photo by saving it and then
importing it from within your application.

Inserting photos directly into documents

You can add photos directly to your documents using

Get Photo

the

Get Photos

(or

) button, or you can use

the drag-and-drop method (Windows only).

Note:

Depending on the application that you are using, the

Photo

button may appear as the

Get Photos

When

is displayed, you can insert more than

Get Photos

Get

button.

one photo with this button.

®

Using the Get Photo (or Get Photos) button

Below is a typical procedure for directly inserting a
photo into a document by transferring it from your
camera into an OLE2 or TWAIN-compliant
application.

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Using EPSON Photo!3

Note:

You cannot insert video clip files or audio recording files
using this button.

1. Make sure that EPSON Photo!3 is open.

2. Start your word processor or other application,
and open the document or file in which you want
to use the photo.

3. For OLE2-compliant applications, position the
cursor where you want to insert the photo, choose

Object
EPSON Photo!3 Object

For TWAIN-compliant applications, select

EPSON Photo!3 TWAIN

Macintosh) as the TWAIN data source on the File
menu, then acquire the image.

Note:

The procedure for accessing EPSON Photo!3 from
TWAIN- or OLE2-compliant applications may vary,
depending on your software. Please refer to your
software documentation for detailed instructions.

from the Insert menu, and double-click

in the Object Type list.

Photo!3 TWAIN

(or

for

4. On the EPSON Photo!3 Camera menu, click the
thumbnail of the image that you want to use, then
click the
copy of the photo is inserted into the open
document.

Note:

If you want to improve the image quality of your
photos, select the
clicking
will increase the transfer time. This feature only works
for photos taken with an EPSON camera.

Get Photo

PhotoEnhance

Get Photo

(or

Using drag-and-drop (Windows only)

Below is a typical procedure for transferring a photo
to any Windows application that supports OLE2
(object linking and embedding).

1. Make sure that EPSON Photo!3 is open.

2. Start your word processor or other application
and open the document or file in which you want
to use the photo.

3. Organize your desktop so that both the
application window and the EPSON Photo!3
window can be seen.

Get Photos

(or

Get Photos

) button. A

2

check box before

). However, this

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2-9

4. On the EPSON Photo!3 Camera menu, click the
thumbnail of the image you want to use.

2. Click the thumbnail of the image that you want to
save.

5. Drag the photo from the Camera menu to your
document. After a few seconds you will see the
drop cursor. If your application does not support
drag-and-drop, the drop cursor does not appear.

6. Position the drop cursor appropriately in your
document and release the mouse button. A copy
of the photo is inserted in to y our doc ume nt at the
specified location.

Inserting a photo by importing

If yo ur ap pl ic at io n d oe s not sup po rt OL E2 or TW AI N,
you can save your photos in a folder on your computer
and then import them into the application from that
folder. Follow these steps to insert a picture by
importing.

Note:

You cannot use this method to insert video clip files or audio
recording files.

1. Open EPSON Photo!3 as described in “Opening
EPSON Photo!3 directly” on page 2-2.

To save two or more files at once, hold down the

Ctrl

button (for Windows) or the Command
button (for Macintosh) and click the thumbnails
of the photos that you want to select, or hold down

Shift

the
thumbnails in a series.

Click the
stored in that folder.

3. Click the
appears allowing you to select a folder, specify a
file name, select a file format, and save the photos.
You can save photos in JPEG, BMP, PCX, or PICT
(for Macintosh only) format.

Note:

❏

❏

button and click the first and last

Select All

Export Photos

If you want to improve the image quality of your
photos, select the
before clicking
longer when using this feature.This feature works
only for photos taken with an EPSON camera.

If you have selected multiple photos to export,
EPSON Photo!3 will use the filename that you
have specified as a prefix, and use that prefix along
with a unique number to designate each photo.

button to save all of the files

button. A dialog box

PhotoEnhance

Export Photos

check box

. Transferring takes

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4. Start your application and open the document or
file in which you want to use the photo.

5. Position the cursor where you want to insert the
photo.

6. Choose the
command. The command name may vary
depending on your application. It may appear on
the File menu, the Insert menu, or another menu.

7. Enter the photo’s file name in the box that
appears, or browse to locate and select your
photo.

Insert Picture

Import File

or

2. Click the
displayed, confirming that you want to erase the
photos.

3. Click
erased.

If any of the photos have an audio recording
attached, a dialog box prompts you to confirm
whether you want to erase both the photos and
the audio files, or just the audio files. Click

Photo and Audio

the audio files. Click
only the audio files.

Erase Photos

Yes

. The images that you selected are

button. A dialog box is

to erase both the photos and

Erase Audio Only

2

Erase

to erase

8. Click OK. The photo is inserted into your
document.

Erasing images from the memory card

To erase selected images from the memory card,
follow the directions below.

1. Select the thumbnails of the images that you want
to erase by holding down the
Windows), the Command key (for Macintosh), or

Shift

the
want to erase all of the photos saved on the
memory card, click the

key, and clicking the thumbnails. If you

Ctrl

Select All

key (in

button.

A dialog box is displayed if any of the photos are
locked, confirming whether you want to leave the
photos in your camera or to erase them. Click
to leave the photos in your camera or click No to
erase them.

Using EPSON Photo!3

Yes

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Getting photo information

You can see an enlarged view of any thumbnail in the
selection window by selecting the thumbnail and
clicking the
thumbnail is displayed at twice its original size, along
with the information listed below.

Note:

Photo Info

The
images are selected.

You can also view the photo information and larger
image by right-clicking the image (for Windows), or
by clicking the image while the control key is pressed
(for Macintosh).

Photo Info

button is unavailable when multiple

button. The selected

The following information is displayed when these
features were used to take the photo.

❏

Digital zoom: ×2.0

❏

Image quality: for HyPict, for super-fine,

for fine, or for standard

❏

Flash status:

❏

Macro/panorama status:

❏

Locked status:

❏

File format: (Design rule for camera file system
photo) or (rotated Design rule for camera file
system photo)

The following information is always displayed for
images when

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❏

❏

❏

❏

❏

❏

Using EPSON Photo!3

Photo Info

Date and time that the photo was taken

Image size

Camera model

Camera ID

Directory and file number

Aperture

is clicked.

❏

TIFF symbol: (uncompressed TIFF photo)

❏

Audio recording:

The following information is also displayed for video
clips.

❏

Movie symbol:

❏

Length of recorded movie

Note:

❏

The following information is not displayed for video
clips: digital zoom rate; image quality; flash and macro
status; file format symbol; and TIFF symbol.

❏

The PhotoPC 3000Z, 850Z, and 800 store files in the
automatically generated 100EPSON folder in the
camera’s memory card.

❏

The PhotoPC 3000Z, 850Z, and 800 support the
"Design rule for camera file system," which is the
standard recording system for image files.

Viewing your photos and video clips

The display size of the photo is one-half that of your
monitor’s screen resolution. For example, if your
monitor is set to 800 × 600 pixels, the photo will display
at 400 × 300 pixels for pictures taken using the fine
image quality setting, and at 400 × 150 pixels for
panoramic pictures using the fine image quality
setting.

If you click
a window for playing back the clip is opened.

Note:

To view video clips, you must have Quick Time 3.0 or later
installed on your computer.

View Photo

while a video clip is selected,

2

You can view a much larger view of any thumbnail
displayed in the selection window by clicking the

View Photo

or by double-clicking the thumbnail. The photo
number and its dimensions are displayed above the
image.

Note:

View Photo

The
thumbnails are selected.

button while that thumbnail is selected

button is unavailable when multiple

Rotating your photos

You can rotate photos clockwise or counterclockwise
without decreasing the image quality. Select a
thumbnail and click one of the rotation buttons.

Note:

❏

You cannot rotate video clips.

❏

If you save a rotated photo on your computer using the

Save To Folder

rotated position. You cannot save a rotated photo to the
camera’s memory card from the Camera menu.

button, the photo is saved in the

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Playing back audio recordings

Folder tab

If you have made and attached an audio recording to
a photo, you can listen to the recording when the
Camera menu is open. Click the audio icon that is
displayed under the photo. To stop the playback, click
the icon again.

Using the Folder Menu

Click the
Thumbnails of the files that are saved in the selected
folder are displayed in the image selection window.
The name of the selected folder is displayed below the
image selection window.

Folder

tab to open the Folder menu.

Export Photos
button

Upload/Copy
Photos button

Browse button

image selection window

As with the Camera menu, you can transfer photos
from the Folder menu to your documents. To do so,
follow the steps described in “Placing photos in your
documents” on page 2-8, selecting the thumbnails on
the Folder menu instead of on the Camera menu. You
can also erase images, get photo information, view a
selected image, rotate photos, and play back audio
recordings. For instructions, see “Using the Camera
Menu” on page 2-5.

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The major difference between the Folder menu and
the Camera menu is that from the Folder menu you
browse for folders that contain images that were
previously downloaded or saved. Also, you can
upload EPSON Photo file format photos from your
computer to your camera using the
button.

Note:

EPSON Photo file format image files are saved as JPEG files,
which are formatted according to Exif Version 2.1 standards
and are recorded using the "Design rule for camera file
system." Exif is a standard format for audio/image files. The
"Design rule for camera file system" is a recording standard
for image files. These standards have been established by the
Japan Electronic Industry Development Association
(JEIDA).

Upload/Copy

Locating the folder that contains your photos

Click the
which you can locate the folder that contains your
downloaded images or images that you have
converted into the EPSON Photo file format. Specify
the appropriate folder and click OK.

Note:

To convert images into the EPSON Photo file format, see
“Using EPSON File Converter” on page 3-1.

Browse

button to open a dialog box from

Uploading and copying photos

Click the
photos to a memory card installed in your computer
or camera. Using this button, you can also copy photos
and video clips to another folder on your computer.
The following dialog box appears.

Select the transfer method. If you choose to copy
images to another folder, specify which folder using
the

Click the OK button. Images are transferred in the
order in which they are displayed in the image
selection window. To cancel the file transfer, click the

Cancel

If the images that you select to upload or copy have
audio recordings attached, you can choose to upload
or copy both the photos and audio recording files, or
just the photos.

Upload/Copy

Browse

button.

button.

button to upload selected

2

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Note:

❏

Files that were not originally downloaded from the
camera and that have not been converted to EPSON
Photo file format cannot be uploaded or copied using
this button. For instructions on converting files to
EPSON Photo file format, see “Using EPSON File
Converter” on page 3-1.

❏

Image files and audio recording files are saved with
unique filenames to distinguish them.

Using the Controls Menu

Note:

❏

For the PhotoPC 3000Z, be sure to remove the lens cap
from your camera, set the dial switch to , and turn
the camera on before opening the Controls menu.

❏

For the PhotoPC 850Z, make sure that the camera’s
dial switch is turned to or .

❏

For the PhotoPC 800, open the lens cover and make
sure that the camera’s dial switch is turned to or .

❏

You cannot take video clips from the Controls menu.

Controls tab

Click the
This menu allows you to display on your computer
screen a live preview of the image that the camera lens
is capturing, to take photos from your computer, and
to change camera settings.

This menu is unavailable when the camera is not
connected to your computer. See “Connecting the
Camera to Your Computer” on page 1-1 to connect
your camera to the computer.

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Controls

tab to display the Controls menu.

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Note:

The display panel image shown on the Controls menu varies
depending upon the camera model.

Controlling the camera from your computer

You can change camera settings by making the
Control Options settings on the Controls menu, just as
you would use the control buttons on the top of the
camera. When the camera is connected to the
computer, you cannot make any camera settings using
the buttons on the camera itself.

The display panel on the computer and the display
panel on the camera are updated whenever the image
quality setting, flash setting, or picture count changes.

Selecting the image quality setting

To select an image quality setting, click anywhere
inside the Controls menu’s Quality list box.

Image Quality Setting Resolution in Pixels

Standard 640 × 480

Fine 2048 × 1536

Super fine 2048 × 1536

HyPict 2544 × 1904

TIFF 2048 × 1536

You can switch freely between these settings and take
and save pictures with various quality settings on the
same CompactFlash Card. The CompactFlash Card’s
image capacity will vary accordingly. For more
information on image quality settings, see the user’s
guide for your camera.

Selecting the flash setting

To select a flash setting, click anywhere in the Controls
menu’s Flash list box. The available flash settings are
as follows:

Off, Automatic, Forced, Red-eye

Reduction, Slow sync

Note:

❏ Red-eye Reduction

is available only with the

PhotoPC 3000Z and PhotoPC 850Z.

❏

When taking photos in the Full Auto camera mode,

Slow sync

is not available. For details, see the user’s

guide for your camera.

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Setting the self timer

To activate the self timer, select the
box on the Controls menu. For more information, see
the user’s guide for your camera.

Self Timer

check

Changing between color and black-and-white

To take a black-and-white photo, select the

Monochrome

taking the photo. To take color photos, clear the check
box.

check box on the Controls menu before

Taking photos from your computer

You can take photos from your computer, using the
features on the Controls menu. Use the camera’s
viewfinder to set up your shot, or choose to have a live
preview of the shot displayed on your computer
screen to help you set it up. This live preview feature
works somewhat like a video camera, except that the
image moves more slowly.

Follow these steps to take pictures from your
computer.

Note:

You cannot take video clips from the Controls menu.

1. For the PhotoPC 3000Z, be sure to remove the lens
cap from your camera, turn the camera on, and set
the dial switch to before accessing the Controls
menu.

For the PhotoPC 850Z and 800, turn the camera’s
dial switch to or . Make sure that the
PhotoPC 800’s lens cover is open.

2. Position the camera facing the subject and set up
your shot using the viewfinder or using the live
preview feature. To set up your shot using the
viewfinder, proceed to step 4. To use the live
preview feature, proceed to the next step.

Note:

Use a tripod for maximum flexibility and stability
when setting up your shot.

3. To display the shot in the Live Preview window
when setting up your shot, click the
in the Live Preview box.

The Auto-Stop Timer feature saves battery power.
The live preview image will be updated every few
seconds for the amount of time specified in the
Auto-Stop Timer list, after which the live preview
will be turned off. The available intervals are:

Seconds, 1Minute

5Minutes.

and

(default setting),

Start

button

3Minutes

30

,

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You can also quit the live preview by clicking the

Stop

button while using the live preview.

Using the Setup Menu

Note:

❏

The live preview feature consumes a lot of battery
power, so it is recommended that you use the
optional AC adapter while using this feature. For
more information on using the AC adapter, see the
user’s guide for your camera.

❏

You cannot turn off the camera while you are
using the live preview feature. Click the
button to turn off the live preview, then turn off
the camera.

4. Click the
menu to take a photo. The green indicator light on
the camera flashes, then turns off.

5. When the green indicator light stops flashing and
comes on, the image is saved and you are able to
take another picture.

Take a Picture

button on the Controls

Stop

Click the
menu allows you to make computer connection
settings and a few camera settings, such as the date
and time. You can also test the connection between
your camera and the computer and check the camera
status from this menu.

Setup tab

Test Con nection
button

Note:

The Setup menu displays information about your own
camera. The information show in the illustration above is
used only as an example.

Setup

tab to open the Setup menu. This

Set Time button

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Changing computer connection settings

You can change the way that your computer and
camera communicate using the Port and Speed
settings. You can also test the connection and establish
communication by clicking the
button. Connection information appears in the
Computer Connection window.

Note:

❏

Make sure that the camera’s dial switch is set to
(for PhotoPC 3000Z), or (for PhotoPC 850Z and

800).

❏

Do not change the Port and Speed settings from
unless you know the configuration of the serial port
that you want to use. If you change the Port and Speed
settings, you may lose the connection between the
camera and your computer.

Changing the communication port

You can change the communication port that is used
to connect the camera to your computer. When
is selected on the Setup menu, EPSON Photo!3 selects
the port automatically. If you wish to specify the port
yourself, refer to the appropriate section below for
your operating system.

Test Connection

Auto

Auto

For Windows

Depending upon the type of cable that you are using
to connect your camera to your computer, you can

Auto, USB,

select

COM1

to

or any available COM port, from

COM9

.

For Macintosh

Depending upon the type of cable that you are using
to connect your camera to your computer, you can

Auto, USB, Modem Port

select

Changing the serial communication speed

You can change the speed at which EPSON Photo!3
communicates with the camera. When
selected on the Setup menu, EPSON Photo!3
automatically selects the fastest possible
communication speed. The following speed settings
are available:

Auto, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

, or

Printer Port

Auto

is

230400

, and

.

bps.

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Note:

❏

For Windows, the
if your PC has a high-speed serial interface and driver.

230400

bps setting is only available

2. Make sure that the cable is connected correctly, as
described in “Connecting the Camera to Your
Computer” on page 1-1.

❏

For Macintosh, the
are only available in System 7.5.3 or higher.

❏

USB

When
change the communication speed.

is selected as the Port setting, you cannot

115200

and

230400

Checking the camera status and the connection

The Computer Connection window displays the
current status of the camera and the connection to the
computer. If there is a problem with the connection,
EPSON Photo!3 provides information in this window
to help you solve the problem.

Follow the steps below if you receive an error message
in the Computer Connection window.

1. Make sure that both Port and Speed settings on
the Setup menu are set to

Auto

.

bps settings

3. Make sure that the camera’s dial switch is set to
(for PhotoPC 3000Z) or (for PhotoPC 850Z

and 800).

4. Make sure that the interface port on your

computer that is used to connect to the camera is
enabled and is properly configured.

5. Click the

menu to test the connection between your camera
and the computer.

Test Connection

button on the Setup

Changing camera settings

The camera’s current internal time and date settings
are displayed in the Time and Date fields. You can
change these settings by clicking the
You can also change the name that is used to identify
your camera in the Camera Id box.

Set Time

2

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Setting the clock

When configured correctly, your camera
automatically records the time and date that your
photos are taken. When you transfer pictures from the
camera to your computer, you can see exactly when
each shot was taken.

2. Use the arrows to change the time and date. If you
want to set your camera’s date using your
computer’s time and date, click the

Computer

3. Click OK. EPSON Photo!3 updates your camera’s
time and date.

button.

Copy From

In order to record the time and date, you need to set
the camera’s clock using the camera’s LCD monitor or
by using the Set Time feature as described below. The
camera’s clock will continue to keep time accurately
as long as power is being supplied to your camera. If
your batteries run out, you must replace them within
30 minutes to avoid losing the time settings in your
camera.

Follow these steps to set the camera’s clock.

1. On the Setup menu, click the
Set Camera Time and Date dialog box appears.

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Set Time

button. The

Changing the camera ID

If you want to change the name that is used to identify
the camera when it is connected to a computer, simply
type a new name in the Camera Id box on the Setup
menu. This camera name is displayed on the
introductory screen when you start EPSON Photo!3
and in the About dialog box. You can also display your
camera ID by clicking the

Photo Info

button.

Chapter 3

Using the Included Utilities

Your camera comes with a number of utility programs
in addition to EPSON Photo!3. This chapter tells you
how to use these programs and covers the following
topics:

❏

Converting image and sound files to a compatible
file format using EPSON File Converter, so that
they can be uploaded to your camera’s memory
card. Also, capturing screen shots of your
computer desktop.

❏

Downloading files from your camera quickly and
easily using EPSON Auto Downloader.

❏

Printing photos that are saved on your camera’s
memory card, or that have already been saved on
your hard disk, using EPSON Photo! Print2.

Using EPSON File Converter

EPSON File Converter, which is included on the
CD-ROM shipped with your camera, allows you to
convert any JPEG or BMP image to the EPSON Photo
file format so that it can be uploaded to the memory
card in your camera. It will also allow you to convert
any WAV or AIFF (for Macintosh only) audio
recording file to the EPSON Photo file format for
uploading to a memory card.

Windows users can also use this software to make and
save “screen shots” of everything displayed on the
computer screen. Use this feature to turn any of the
documents that you create, for example PowerPoint
presentations, into image files that you can upload to
a memory card. Macintosh users can make screen
shots using Macintosh system software.

Note:

You can upload files to your camera’s memory card using
EPSON Photo!3. For information on uploading files, see
“Using the Folder Menu” on page 2-14.

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To use EPSON File Converter, you must first install
the program on your computer from the software CD­ROM included with your PhotoPC 3000Z. To install
EPSON File Converter, follow the instructions in
“Installing and Setting up the Software” on page 1-1.

Converting images in Windows

To convert images to the EPSON Photo file format so
that they can be uploaded to the memory card in your
camera, follow the steps below. To convert images
using a Macintosh, see “Converting images using a
Macintosh” on page 3-6.

1. To open EPSON File Converter, click

Programs

to
then click
the DCF file menu is displayed.

and then to

EPSON File Converter

EPSON File Converter

. The Convert to

Start

, point

2. From the Files Type list, select the current file
format of the file that you want to convert. Then,

,

using the Drive and Folder lists, specify which
folder contains the images that you want to
convert. Double-click the appropriate folder. The
files in that folder that are available for converting
are displayed in the File Name box.

Note:

To convert images that are saved on a network drive,
you may need to map the drive before opening EPSON
File Converter. See your Windows documentation for
details.

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3. Select an image that you want to convert from the
File Name list. Then click the -> button. Repeat
this procedure until all of the files that you want
to convert are shown in the Selected Files List. If
you want to convert all of the images in the File
Name list, click the >> button.

4. For each file that is displayed in the Selected Files
List, select an image size from the Image Size box.

To remove a file from the Selected Files List, click
the <- button. To remove all of the files from this
list, click the << button.

To change the order in which the files will be
saved on your camera’s memory card when you
upload them to your camera using EPSON
Photo!3, select the image that you wish to move,
then click the ↑ or ↓ Sort arrow.

Note:

To preview the selected image and confirm its size,
select the

Preview

check box.

To convert and save the selected image at a size
of 640 × 480 pixels, select

To have EPSON File Converter automatically
assign an image size to the image when it is
converted and saved, select
File Converter automatically chooses one of the
three sizes listed below, selecting the size that
most closely matches the size of the original
image.

640 × 480 pixels
1600 × 1200 pixels
2048 × 1536 pixels

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640 × 480.

Automatic

. EPSON

3-3

3

Note:

EPSON File Converter does not change the image size
when converting images that were taken using the
following EPSON cameras: PhotoPC 700, 750Z, 800,
850Z, or 3000Z.

5. When you are ready to convert the files and save
them on your computer, click the
then specify the folder in which you want to save
the files.

6. Click OK. The files are converted and saved to the
specified folder.

Once you save the converted files to a folder in your
computer, you can use EPSON Photo!3 to upload
those files to the memory card in your camera. To
upload the files, see “Using the Folder Menu” on page
2-14. To convert audio files, see the next section.

Start

Converting audio files in Windows

Follow the steps below to convert audio files and
attach them to EPSON Photo file format images so that
they can be uploaded to the memory card in your
camera. To convert audio files using a Macintosh, see
“Converting audio files using a Macintosh” on page
3-8.

button,

1. To open EPSON File Converter, click

Programs

to
then click
the DCF file menu is displayed.

2. Select the image files that you wish to associate
audio files with and add them to the Selected Files
List. For more information about file selection, see
“Converting images in Windows” on page 3-2.

3. Select one of the image files in the Selected Files
List to which you want to link an audio file.

and then to

EPSON File Converter

EPSON File Converter

Start

, point

. The Convert to

,

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4. Click

Sound Select

you wish to link to that image. Using the Look in
list box, specify the drive on which the audio
recording is saved, then double-click the
appropriate folder. The files contained in that
folder are displayed.

to specify the audio file that

5. Select the audio recording file that you wish to use
and click

Note:

Click
recording.

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to link more audio recordings
to image files for uploading. A speaker icon is
displayed to the left of the file names in the
Selected Files List box for image files that have
audio recordings attached.

Open

Test Play

.

to listen to the selected audio

Note:

❏

To listen to an audio recording, select the image
file to which it is attached and click

❏

To remove an attached audio file from an image
file, select the image file and click

7. When you are ready to save the selected files on
your computer, click the
the folder in which you want to save the files.

8. Click OK. The files are converted and saved in the
specified folder.

You are now ready to upload the converted files to the
memory card in your camera using EPSON Photo!3.
For instructions on uploading your files, see “Using
the Folder Menu” on page 2-14.

Start

button, then specify

Using the Included Utilities

Test Play

Sound Delete

.

3-5

3

.

Converting images using a Macintosh

To convert images to the EPSON Photo file format so
that they can be uploaded to the memory card in your
camera from your Macintosh, follow the steps below.

1. Double-click the

EPSON File Converter

the
folder. The EPSON File Converter dialog box
opens.

EPSON File Converter

program group or

icon in

2. Click

Add

. The Select Files dialog box appears.
Double-click the folder which contains the images
that you want to convert, then select one of the
files that you want to convert and click
Repeat this procedure for each file that you want
to convert.

Select

.

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3. When you finish selecting image files, click
to close the Select Files dialog box. The selected
images appear in the Selected File List box.

To remove a file from this list, select the file and

Remove

click

To change the order in which the files will be
saved on your camera’s memory card when you
upload them to your camera using EPSON
Photo!3, select the image that you wish to move,
then click UP or

.

DOWN

.

Done

Note:

To preview the selected image and confirm its size,
select the

4. Specify an image size in the Image Size box for
each file in the Selected File List.

To convert and save the selected image at a size
of 640 × 480 pixels, select

Preview

check box.

640 × 480.

To have EPSON File Converter automatically
assign an image size to the image when it is
converted and saved, select
File Converter automatically chooses one of the
three sizes listed below, selecting the size that
most closely matches the size of the original
image.

640 × 480 pixels
1600 × 1200 pixels
2048 × 1536 pixels

Note:

EPSON File Converter does not change the image size
when converting images that were taken using the
following EPSON cameras: PhotoPC 700, 750Z, 800,
850Z, or 3000Z.

5. When you are ready to save the selected files on
your computer, click the
the folder in which you want to save the files. The
name of the currently selected folder appears in
quotations next to
bottom of the dialog box.

6. Click the
and saved in the specified folder.

Select

Select

button. The files are converted

Automatic

Start

button, then specify

on the button at the

. EPSON

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3-7

To upload your files to the memory card in your
camera using EPSON Photo!3, see “Using the Folder
Menu” on page 2-14. To convert audio files using a
Macintosh, see the next section.

Converting audio files using a Macintosh

To convert audio files and attach them to EPSON
Ph oto file for mat images s o that they can be uplo ade d
to the memory card in your camera from your
Macintosh, follow the steps below.

3. Select an image file in the Selected File List to
which you want to attach an audio file.

1. Double-click the

EPSON File Converter

the
folder. The EPSON File Converter dialog box
appears.

2. Select the image files that you wish to attach audio
files to and add them to the Selected File List. For
more information about file selection, see
“Converting images using a Macintosh” on page
3-6.

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EPSON File Converter

program group or

icon in

4. Click

Select Sound

recording file to link to that image file. In the
dialog box that appears, locate and double-click
the folder that contains the audio recording that
you want to use. Audio files that can be converted
are displayed.

to specify which audio

5. Select the appropriate audio recording file and

Open

click

Note:

Select the
audio recording file and click to listen to a selected
audio recording.

.

Show Preview

check box, then select an

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 as necessary to link audio
recording files to image files for uploading. A
speaker icon is displayed to the left of the file
names in the Selected Files List for image files that
have audio recordings attached.

Note:

❏

To listen to the audio recording associated with a
selected image, click

❏

To remove an attached audio file from an image
file, select the image file and click

Play Sound

.

Sound Delete

3

.

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7. When you are ready to save the selected files on
your computer, click the

Start

button, then select
the folder in which you want to save the files. The
name of the currently selected folder appears in
quotations next to

Select

on the button at the

bottom of the dialog box.

8. Click the

Select

button. The files are converted

and saved in the specified folder.

You are now ready to upload your files to the memory
card in your camera using EPSON Photo!3. For
instructions on uploading your files, see “Using the
Folder Menu” on page 2-14.

Making screen captures

You can make screen captures, or screen shots, of the
images that appear on your computer screen so that
they can be uploaded to the memory card in your
camera. This allows you to include documents that
you have created with your computer in a slide show
on your camera, or to transfer image representations
of your documents using a memory card.

For Windows users

To make screen shots using EPSON File Converter,
follow these steps.

1. To open EPSON File Converter, click

Programs

to
then click

and then to

EPSON File Converter

EPSON File Converter

. The Convert to

the DCF file menu is displayed.

2. Click the

Screen Capture

tab. The Screen

Capture menu is displayed.

Screen Capture tab

file name box

Start

, point

,

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3. Using the Drive list box and Folder list, specify the
folder in which you would like to save the screen
captures.

If you need to create a new folder for the images,

New Folder

click

Note:

To select a folder located on a network drive, you may
need to map the drive before opening EPSON File
Converter. For details, see your Windows
documentation.

4. Using the Hot Key settings, specify the key
combination that you will press to make screen
captures. Select the
then select a key from the hot key list. The default
hot key is the F5 key.

5. Click

Start

the key combination is registered, the
changes to a
remains registered only for the current session.
Press the
combination.

Stop

and type a folder name.

ALT, CTRL

to register the key combination. When

Stop

button. The key combination

button to erase the hot key

, or

SHIFT

Start

check box,

button

6. Open your application, then open the document
or file that you want to capture. Press the hot key
combination that you specified. A screen capture
file is created.

You can make as many screen captures as you
like. Simply open the appropriate documents and
press the screen capture key combination for each
screen shot that you want to capture.

Note:

❏

The saved screen capture files are displayed below
the Drive list box on EPSON File Converter’s
Screen Shot menu.

❏

Screen capture file names are created
automatically.

7. When you are finished making screen capture
files, close your application. Then click the
button on the Screen Capture menu. The key
combination that you specified is cleared.

To upload your screen capture files to the memory
card in your camera, see “Using the Folder Menu” on
page 2-14.

Stop

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For Macintosh users

EPSON File Converter for Macintosh does not have a
screen shot feature. However, you can make screen
shots using your Macintosh system software, then use
EPSON File Converter to upload the screen shots to
your camera.

While the instructions below are representative of
many Macintosh computers, the procedure may
differ, depending on your Macintosh. See your
computer documentation for detailed instructions on
making screen shots.

Repeat this step to make as many screen shots as
you like.

2. When you are finished making screen shots, close
the application.

To upload your screen captures to the memory card
in your camera, see “Using the Folder Menu” on page
2-14.

Using EPSON Auto Downloader

Follow these steps to make screen shots using your
Macintosh.

1. Start the appropriate application and open the file
that you want to make a screen capture of, then

SHIFT+COMMAND+3

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press
keyboard. Your Macintosh names and saves the
entire screen image on your hard drive.

Note:

In OS 8 or later, you can also make a screen capture of
any part of the screen image, rather than of the entire
screen. Press
the window that you want to copy, or drag the cursor
to draw a box around the area of the screen that you
want to copy.

SHIFT+COMMAND+4

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on your computer

, then click

EPSON Auto Downloader is a utility that allows you
to quickly download photos, audio recordings, and
video clips from your camera to a designated folder
on your computer.

This utility gives you complete control over the
download process, helping you to organize and
manage your files. It allows you to do the following
tasks:

❏

Designate the location and name of a base folder
to which your files will be downloaded.

❏

Download to subfolders within the base folder,
and have the subfolders automatically named by
the date of the download session or the date that
the photos were taken.

❏

Automatically name files during download. You
can choose to name them using the EPSON photo
file format, using the date and time that they were
taken, or using the date and sequence in which
they were taken.

❏

Keep logs of your download sessions.

Once the files are downloaded to your computer, you
can use EPSON Photo!3 to view and ma nage them. For
instructions on using EPSON Photo!3 to manage your
photos, see “Using the Folder Menu” on page 2-14.

For more information on EPSON Auto Downloader,
see EPSON Auto Downloader’s online help.

Accessing EPSON Auto Downloader in Windows

To access EPSON Auto Downloader, follow the steps
below.

Note:

Using the camera event feature, Windows 98 and 2000
users can access EPSON Auto Downloader by pressing a
camera button when the camera is connected to the
computer via the USB cable. For more information, see
“Setting Up Camera Events for USB Users” on page 1-11.

1. Make sure that your camera is connected to your
computer, and that they are both turned on. If
necessary, see “Connecting the Camera to Your
Computer” on page 1-1.

2. Click

3. To begin downloading, click the

Start

, point to

Photo!3

The main download dialog box appears.

To make download settings, click the
button. You can make settings on the Files,
Folders, and Advanced menus.

Note:

❏

❏

, then click

For more information on making settings, click the

Help

button.

If you want to make settings before opening the
main download dialog box, click the
point to

Photo!3
Downloader Settings

Programs

Programs

EPSON Auto Downloader

and then to

, then click

and then to

EPSON Auto

.

Start

Start

EPSON

EPSON

button.

Settings

button,

.

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Accessing EPSON Auto Downloader using a Macintosh

To access EPSON Auto Downloader using a
Macintosh, follow the steps below.

Note:

If your Mac intosh has a built-in US B port and you are usin g
OS 8 or higher, you can access EPSON Auto Downloader
by pressing a button on the camera when the camera is
connected to the computer via the USB cable. For more
information, see “Setting Up Camera Events for USB
Users” on page 1-11.

1. Make sure that your camera is connected to your
computer, and that they are both turned on. If
necessary, see “Connecting the Camera to Your
Computer” on page 1-1.

2. Double-click the
double-click the
The main download dialog box appears.

3. To begin downloading, click the

EPSON Photo!3

EPSON Auto Downloader

folder, then

Start

button.

icon.

Note:

❏

For more information on making settings, click the

Help

button.

❏

If you want to make settings before opening the
main download dialog box, double-click the

EPSON Photo!3
Auto Downloader Settings

folder and then the

icon.

Using EPSON Photo! Print2

EPSON Photo! Print2 provides you with a quick and
convenient method for printing your photos in a
variety of ways. You can print images that are saved
on your computer’s hard disk or network drive. Or,
using the EPSON Photo! Print2 Launcher utility, you
can print photos directly from your PhotoPC 3000Z’s
memory card when the camera is connected to your
computer. EPSON Photo! Print2 allows you to print
on a variety of paper sizes and types of media, and
using many different layouts for single and multiple
images.

EPSON

3-14

To make download settings, click the
button. You can make settings on the Files,
Folders, and Advanced menus.

Settings

Using the Included Utilities

Note:

❏

You cannot save images stored on your camera’s
memory card to your computer’s hard disk using
EPSON Photo! Print2. To d ownload images from your
camera, see “Using the Camera Menu” on page 2-5,
and “Using EPSON Auto Downloader” on page 3-12.

❏

Using EPSON Photo! Print2, you can only print files
that are saved in JPEG and TIFF file formats.

Printing layouts

With EPSON Photo! Print2, you can print images
using the layouts listed below. The layout size appears
in bold above each layout; the actual size of the printed
images on each layout is printed below the layout.

Note:

The names of the layouts and the actual sizes of the printed
images vary depending upon the location of purchase.

3

Paper sizes and media

EPSON Photo! Print2 allows you to print on media of
the following sizes and types.

A6 size paper

4 × 6 Photo Paper

A4/Letter size paper

A3 size paper

Roll Paper

Note:

Before printing, make sure that your printer supports the
paper size and media that you have specified. See your
printer’s documentation for more information.

A6 layouts

89

×

×

× ×

3.5"

89 × 127 mm

127 mm/

5"

××××

76

102 mm/

××××

4"

3"

×

×

× ×

102 mm 51 × 89 mm

76

×

Card

Using the Included Utilities

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Photo Paper 4 × 6 layouts A4 / Letter layouts

Full Page/
4"

6"

×

106 × 157 mm

127 mm/

89

×

×

× ×

3.5"

5"

××××

89 × 127 mm

102 mm/

76

××××

4"

3"

×

×

× ×

106 mm

×

78.4

Card

51

89 mm

×

A4 /
8"

180 × 256 mm or
205

3.5"

91

A3 layouts

279
11"

281 × 383 mm 180 × 256 mm 91 × 128 mm

10"

×

×

× ×

256 mm

×

127 mm /

×

×

× ×

5"

××××

129 mm

×

381 mm/

×

×

× ×

15"

××××

5"

129

76
3"

76

178
7"

×

×

× ×

××××

×

×

× ×

×

××××

178 mm/

××××

7"

180 mm

×

102 mm/

4"

102 mm

254 mm/

×

×

× ×

10"

4"

6"127

×

×

× ×

104 × 154 mm

Card 89

53

91 mm

×

89

127 mm/

×

×

× ×

3.5"

5"

××××

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Using the Included Utilities

Roll Paper layouts

100 mm roll paper

4"

6" 100

×

4"

×

×

× ×

×

76 mm/

3"

Note:

❏

To insert a blank space between photos printed on roll
paper, select the

Insert margin

check box. Otherwise,

printed photos will appear to be connected.

Select Insert margin to
create blank space here.

3

104

157 mm

×

89 mm roll paper

89 x 127 mm Card

127 mm 51 × 93 mm

×

93

76 × 104 mm

❏

The
paper may not be available, depending on the location
of purchase.

Index layouts

A6 size

17 × 23 mm 17 × 23 mm

89 ×127 mm

Using the Included Utilities

and

4"

××××

Card

layouts for 89-mm roll

6" size

A4/Letter size

34 × 45 mm

3-17

Printing images in Windows

With EPSON Photo! Print2, you can print images that
are saved on disk or on the memory card in your
camera. Refer to the appropriate section below.

Printing images saved on your camera’s memory card

To print photos directly from your camera’s memory
card without first saving them on your computer’s
hard disk, follow the steps below.

Printing images saved on a computer

To print JPEG or TIFF files that are saved on your
computer or a network drive, follow the steps below.

1. Click

2. Click

3. Specify which folder contains the images that you

4. Follo w the on-screen instructions to print all of the

3-18

Start

, point to

Photo! Print2

Photo! Print2 opens.

Start

, then click

Note:

To access images on a network drive, you may need to
map the drive before opening EPSON Photo! Print2.
See your Windows documentation for details.

want to print, then click OK.

images, or selected images, using the paper size
and layout of your choice.

Using the Included Utilities

Programs

, then click

Browse for Folder

and then to

EPSON Photo! Print2

EPSON

.

Note:

To save photos on your computer’s hard disk before printing
them, see “Using EPSON Auto Downloader” on page 3-12
for instructions. Once the photos have been saved on your
computer, see “Printing images saved on a computer” on

.

page 3-18 for instructions on using Photo! Print2 to print
your images.

1. Make sure that your camera is connected to your
computer and that EPSON Photo! Print2 is not
running. To connect the camera to your computer,
see “Connecting the Camera to Your Computer”
on page 1-1.

Note:

Photo! Print2 Launcher, the application that transfers
images from your camera’s memory card to Photo!
Print2, will not work while Photo! Print2 is running.
Make sure that Photo! Print2 is closed before
proceeding.

2. Set your camera’s dial switch to and turn the
camera on.

3. Click

4. Once all of the photos are downloaded, EPSON

Start

, point to

Photo!3
Launcher

and your photos start downloading.

Note:

If there is a DPOF file in the camera’s memory card,
only the photos selected for printing in the DPOF file
will be downloaded. For more information on making
DPOF files see, Chapter 5, "Using Print Mark to Print
Photos" in the PhotoPC 3000Z User’s Guide.

Photo! Print2 displays thumbnail images of the
downloaded photos. Follow the on-screen
instructions to print all of the photos, or selected
photos, using the paper size and layout of your
choice.

, then click

. EPSON Photo! Print2 Launcher opens

Programs

EPSON Photo! Print2

and then to

EPSON

Printing images saved on a computer

To print JPEG or TIFF format files that are saved on
your computer or a network drive, follow the steps
below.

1. Double-click the
then the
opens.

2. Click
wish to print images that are saved in a folder on
your computer or on a network drive.

Note:

To print images that are saved on a network drive, you
may need to map the drive before opening EPSON
Photo! Print2. See your Macintosh documentation for
details.

3. Specify the folder that contains the photos that
you want to print, then click

EPSON Photo! Print2

Start

EPSON Photo! Print2

, then click

Browse for Folder

icon. Photo! Print2

Open

folder and

3

if you

.

Printing images using a Macintosh

With EPSON Photo! Print2, you can print images that
are saved on disk or on the memory card in your
camera. Refer to the appropriate section below.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to print all
of the photos, or selected photos, using the paper
size and layout of your choice.

Using the Included Utilities

3-19

Printing images saved on your camera’s memory card

To print photos directly from your camera’s memory
card without first saving them on your computer’s
hard disk, follow the steps below.

Note:

If you wish to save photos on your computer’s hard disk
before printing them, see “Using EPSON Auto
Downloader” on page 3-12 for instructions. Once the
photos have been saved on your computer, see “Printing
images saved on a computer” on page 3-19 for instructions
on using Photo! Print2 to print your images.

1. Make sure that your camera is connected to your
computer, and that EPSON Photo! Print2 is not
running. To connect your camera to your
computer, see “Connecting the Camera to Your
Computer” on page 1-1.

Note:

Photo! Print2 Launcher, the utility that transfers
images from your camera’s memory card to Photo!
Print2, will not work while Photo! Print2 is running.
Make sure that Photo! Print2 is closed before
proceeding.

2. Set your camera’s dial switch to and turn the
camera on.

3. Double-click the

EPSON Photo! Print2 Launcher

Print2 Launcher opens and your photos start
downloading.

4. Once all of the photos are downloaded, EPSON
Photo! Print2 displays thumbnail images of the
downloaded photos. Follow the on-screen
instructions to print all of the photos, or selected
photos, using the paper size and layout of your
choice.

EPSON Photo!3

folder and then

. EPSON Photo!

3-20

Using the Included Utilities

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Your camera’s software is easy to use, and most
problems that you encounter can be solved quickly
and easily.

Refer to this section for solutions to common problems
that may occur while using EPSON Photo!3.

Software Problems

Find your problem in the list below, then try the
solutions listed.

The EPSON Photo!3 Setup menu appears instead of
the Camera menu when you connect the camera to
your computer and open EPSON Photo!3.

Make sure that the cable is connected correctly, as
described in “Connecting the Camera to Your
Computer” on page 1-1.

Make sure that the camera’s dial switch is set to

and the camera is turned on (for PhotoPC

3000Z), or that the camera’s dial switch is set to

(for PhotoPC 850Z and 800).

Make sure that the batteries have enough power
and are installed correctly, or use the optional AC
adapter when connecting the camera to your
computer.

4

Troubleshooting

4-1

Check the settings on the Setup menu of your
EPSON Photo!3 software. You may need to
change the Port and Speed connection settings to

Auto

. See “Changing computer connection

settings” on page 2-20 for details.

Make sure that your camera has a memory card
installed. If not, turn off the camera, insert a
memory card, then set the camera’s dial switch to

and turn the camera back on (for PhotoPC
3000Z), or set the camera’s dial switch to (for
PhotoPC 850Z and 800).

An error message appears when you are using
EPSON Photo!3 while the camera is connected to the
computer.

Make sure that the cable is connected correctly, as
described in “Connecting the Camera to Your
Computer” on page 1-1.

Make sure that the camera’s dial switch is set to

and the camera is turned on (for PhotoPC

3000Z) or dial switch is set to (for PhotoPC
850Z and 800).

4-2

Make sure that the port to which 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 other devices.

If you are using a Macintosh connected via the
serial cable and the camera is sharing a serial port
with another device, make sure that AppleTalk is
inactive.

If you are using a Macintosh and a USB cable,
make sure that the USB driver extension for your
camera is selected in the Extensions Manager, or
is located in the Extensions folder.

Troubleshooting

When using the Controls menu, be sure to remove
the lens cover, set the camera’s dial switch to ,
and turn on the camera (for PhotoPC 3000Z), or
set the camera’s dial switch to or (for
PhotoPC 850Z and 800).

Make sure that the batteries have enough power
and are installed correctly.

Make sure that the computer has enough memory
and disk space.

Check the settings on the Setup menu of your
EPSON Photo!3 software. You may need to
change the Port and Speed connection settings to

Auto

. See “Changing computer connection

settings” on page 2-20 for details.

Avoid opening or working with applications
unrelated to the photo transfer process while the
camera and computer are communicating.

Note:

While the camera and computer are communicating via
the serial cable, star icons move continuously across
the camera's display panel.

When your camera and computer are connected via
USB cable to a USB hub, the camera does not work
properly.

Connect the USB cable to another port on the USB
hub.

Connect the camera directly to the USB port on
your computer using the USB cable.

Use a different USB hub if you have one.

Uninstalling EPSON Photo!3

Follow the directions in this section to uninstall
EPSON Photo!3.

For Windows users

Before you reinstall or upgrade EPSON Photo!3, first
remove the currently installed program.
Uninstallation procedures differ slightly, depending
on the type of connecting cable used.

When connected via the USB cable

Follow the steps below to uninstall EPSON Photo!3
when connected via the USB cable.

1. Connect the camera and computer using the USB
cable, then turn the camera on and turn the dial
switch to (for PhotoPC 3000Z), or turn the
camera’s dial switch to (for PhotoPC 850Z and

800).

4

Troubleshooting

4-3

2. Click

Control Panel
Cameras

Start

, point to

Settings

, and then click

. Double-click the

icon in the Control Panel folder.

Scanners and

3. The following dialog box appears. Select

PhotoPC 3000Z, EPSON PhotoPC 850Z
EPSON PhotoPC 800

Remove

the

button.

as appropriate, then click

Now you are ready to uninstall EPSON Photo!3. To
remove the program, follow the instructions in the
next section.

When connected via the serial cable

Follow the steps below to uninstall EPSON Photo!3
when connected via the serial cable.

EPSON

, or

Click here

4-4

Troubleshooting

1. Click

Photo!3

Start

, point to

, then click

Programs

Uninstall

and then to

.

2. Click OK to uninstall EPSON Photo!3.

EPSON

3. After the procedure is complete, click OK.

4. Restart the computer.

For Macintosh users

Reinstalling EPSON Photo!3

Refer to the appropriate section below for instructions
on reinstalling EPSON Photo!3.

Before you reinstall or upgrade EPSON Photo!3,
remove the currently installed program as described
below.

1. Turn on the computer and insert the included CD
in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Locate and double-click the

Part1

icon to start the installation program.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Select

4. Press the

Uninstall

installation screen.

instructions.

from the menu at the top left of the

Uninstall

button. Follow the on-screen

Photo!3 Installer-

For Windows users

Before you reinstall EPSON Photo!3, be sure to remove
the currently installed program as described in “For
Windows users” on page 4-3.

After removing EPSON Photo!3 from your computer,
you are ready to reinstall the program. The installation
procedure varies depending on the type of cable you
use to connect the camera to your computer.

When connected via the USB cable

See “Installing the USB driver” on page 1-7 and
“Installing EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-8 to reinstall
the USB driver and the software.

When connected via the serial cable

See “Installing EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-8 to
reinstall the program.

Troubleshooting

4

4-5

For Macintosh users

Before you reinstall EPSON Photo!3, be sure to remove
the currently installed program as described in “For
Macintosh users” on page 4-5.

After removing EPSON Photo!3 from your computer,
see “Installing EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-10 to
reinstall the program.

4-6

Troubleshooting

Glossary

application

A software program that helps you carry out a particular task,
such as word processing or financial planning.

BMP

A Windows file format for storing image data.

bps (bits per second)

A measure of data transmission speed.

default

A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned
on, reset, or initialized. Also known as a factory setting.

drag-and-drop

Method for moving an on-screen object by holding the pointer
over the object, pressing and holding the mouse button,
dragging the mouse, then releasing the mouse button to drop
the object in a new location.

Design rule for camera file system

Recording standard for image files. This standard has been
established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development
Association (JEIDA).

Exif2.1

Standard format for audio/image files. This standard has been
established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development
Association (JEIDA).

grayscale

Images represented using various shades of gray in addition to
black and white.

interface

The connection between the computer and the camera.

JPEG

A file format used for storing color and grayscale images in
compressed files. Data saved using the JPEG format generally
receives greater compression than data saved using TIFF and
other formats. See TIFF.

OLE

Object Linking and Embedding. A way to transfer and share
information between Windows-based applications.

PCX

A file format for storing color and grayscale images.

PICT

A file format widely used for Macintosh graphics.

pixel

Short for picture element. Each image is composed of a
number of pixels. Pixels are also counted in units of dots.

port

An interface channel through which data is transmitted between
devices.

Glossary

1

resolution

Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels. Often
measured in dots per inch (dpi) or pixels per inch (ppi).

thumbnails

Small representations of images.

TIFF

A file format for storing color and grayscale images in files with
little or no data compression. (TIFF files made with EPSON
digital cameras receive no data compression.) Saving data in the
TIFF format results in files that are larger and have finer image
quality than image files with greater data compression, such as
JPEG and other format files. See JPEG.

TWAIN

A type of interface protocol that makes input peripherals,
such as scanners or digital cameras, easier to access directly
from application programs.

USB

Universal Serial Bus. A hardware interface for connecting one
or more low-speed peripherals, such as a keyboard, mouse,
scanner, or printer, to the computer.

USB hub

A device that normally provides four TYPE A sockets to increase
the number of USB ports on a computer.

2

Glossary

Index

A

Accessing

EPSON Auto Downloader from Windows, 3-13
EPSON Auto Downloader from your Macintosh, 3-14
EPSON File Converter from Windows, 3-2
EPSON File Converter from your Macintosh, 3-6
EPSON Photo!3, 2-2 to 2-3
EPSON Photo! Print2 from Windows, 3-18
EPSON Photo! Print2 from your Macintosh, 3-19
online help, 2-3

Adjusting camera settings

color/black-and-white, 2-18
flash, 2-17
image quality, 2-17

self timer, 2-18
Audio recording, 2-5, 2-14, 2-15
Auto shut-off, 1-2

B

Buttons

Browse, 2-14, 2-15
Copy From Computer, 2-22
Erase Photos, 2-11
Export Photos, 2-7, 2-10, 2-14
Get Photo, 2-8
Get Photos, 2-8
Photo Info, 2-12
rotation, 2-13
Save To Folder, 2-6, 2-15
Select All, 2-11
Set Time, 2-19, 2-22
Stop, 2-18
Take a Picture, 2-18
Test Connection, 2-19, 2-21
Upload/Copy, 2-14, 2-15
View Photo, 2-13

Index

1

C

Cables

serial, 1-4 to 1-6

USB, 1-2 to 1-3
Camera clock, 2-22
Camera event feature for Macintosh USB users, 1-14
Camera event feature for Windows USB users, 1-12
Camera ID, 2-12, 2-22
Camera menu, 2-4, 2-5 to 2-14
Clock setting, 2-22
Color/black-and-white settings, 2-18
Communication port, 2-20
Communication speed, 2-20
CompactFlash Cards

uploading images to, 2-15
Computer connection settings, 2-19 to 2-21
Connecting the camera

to a Macintosh using the serial cable, 1-5 to 1-6

to a PC using the serial cable, 1-4 to 1-5

using the USB cable, 1-2 to 1-3
Controlling the camera from the computer, 2-16 to 2-19
Controls menu, 2-5, 2-16 to 2-19
Converting

audio recordings in Windows, 3-4 to 3-5

audio recordings using a Macintosh, 3-8 to 3-10

images in Windows, 3-2 to 3-4
Convert to the DCF file menu, 3-2 to 3-5
Copying photos, 2-15

D

Date and time setting, 2-22

E

EPSON Auto Downloader, 3-12 to 3-14

accessing from Windows, 3-13
accessing from your Macintosh, 3-14

EPSON File Converter, 3-1 to 3-12

accessing from Windows, 3-2
accessing from your Macintosh, 3-6
Convert to the DCF file menu, 3-2 to 3-5
installing in your Macintosh, 1-10
installing in your PC, 1-9
making screen captures, 3-10 to 3-12
Preview, 3-3, 3-7
Screen Capture menu, 3-10 to 3-11

EPSON Photo!3

accessing, 2-2 to 2-3
installing in your Macintosh, 1-10
installing in your PC, 1-8
menus, 2-3 to 2-5
reinstalling in Macintosh, 4-6
reinstalling in Windows, 4-5
uninstalling for Macintosh users, 4-5
uninstalling for Windows users, 4-3 to 4-5
using, 2-1 to 2-22

EPSON Photo! Print2, 3-14 to 3-20

accessing from Windows, 3-18
accessing from your Macintosh, 3-19

layouts for printing, 3-15 to 3-17
EPSON Photo file format image files, 2-15
Erasing photos, 2-11

2

Index

F

Finding the folder that contains your images, 2-15
Flash settings, 2-17
Folder menu, 2-4, 2-14 to 2-16

H

Help, 2-3, 3-13

I

Image quality settings, 2-17
Image selection window, 2-5, 2-14
Inserting a picture by importing, 2-10
Inserting photos directly into your documents, 2-8 to 2-10
Installing

EPSON File Converter in your Macintosh, 1-10
EPSON File Converter in your PC, 1-9
EPSON Photo!3 in your Macintosh, 1-10
EPSON Photo!3 in your PC, 1-8
optional software in your Macintosh, 1-11
optional software in your PC, 1-9
USB driver in Windows 98, 1-7

M

Making screen captures, 3-10 to 3-12
Memory card

See CompactFlash Cards

Menus

Camera, 2-4, 2-5 to 2-14
Controls, 2-5, 2-16 to 2-19
Convert to the DCF file, 3-2 to 3-5
EPSON Photo!3 menu overview, 2-3 to 2-5
Folder, 2-4, 2-14 to 2-16
Screen Capture, 3-10 to 3-11
Setup, 2-5, 2-19 to 2-22

P

Photos

copying, 2-15
erasing, 2-11
finding the folder that contains your photos, 2-15
getting information on, 2-12
inserting by importing, 2-10
inserting directly into your documents, 2-8 to 2-10
rotating, 2-13
saving to a folder, 2-6
taking using the computer, 2-18
transferring to your computer, 2-6
uploading to the camera, 2-15
viewing, 2-13

Index

3

Pictures

See Photos

Playing back audio recordings, 2-14
Playing back photos, 2-13
Playing back video clips, 2-13
Printing images, 3-14 to 3-20

U

Uploading photos to the memory card, 2-15
USB

cable, 1-2 to 1-3

installing the driver in Windows 98 and 2000, 1-7

R

Rotating photos, 2-13

S

Saving files to a folder, 2-6
Screen Capture menu, 3-10 to 3-11
Self timer settings, 2-18
Serial cable, 1-4 to 1-6
Serial communication speed, 2-20
Setup menu, 2-5, 2-19 to 2-22
Shutter, activating from the computer, 2-18
System requirements

for Macintosh with serial connection, 3
for Macintosh with USB connection, 4
for PC with serial connection, 3
for PC with USB connection, 3

T

Taking pictures using your computer, 2-18
Test Connection button, 2-19, 2-21
Transferring files to your computer, 2-6
Troubleshooting, 4-1 to 4-3

4

Index

V

Video clips

copying, 2-15

finding the folder that contains your video clips, 2-15

saving to a folder, 2-6

transferring to your computer, 2-6

viewing, 2-13
Viewing

photo information, 2-12

photos, 2-13

video clips, 2-13

EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS

EPSON AMERICA, INC.

20770 Madrona Ave.
P.O. Box 2842
Torrance, CA 90509-2842
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY.
LTD.

70 GIBBES STREET,
CHATSWOOD 2067 NSW.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EPSON ITALIA S.p.A.

V.le F.lli Casiraghi 427
20099 Sesto S.Giovanni
MI, Italy
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EPSON UK LTD.

Campus 100, Maylands Avenue,
Hemel Hempstead, Herts,
HP2 7TJ, U.K.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EPSON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

No. 1 Temasek Avenue #36-00
Millenia Tower, Singapore 039192
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EPSON IBERICA S.A.

Av. de Roma, 18-26
08290 Cerdanyola del Valles
Barcelona, Spain
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Zülpicher Straße 6,
40549 Düsseldorf Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EPSON HONG KON G LTD.

Rooms 4706-10, 47/F,
China Resources Bldg.,
26 Harbour Road, Wanchai,
Hong Kong
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EPSON PORTUGAL, S.A.

R. do Progresso, 471, 1º Perafita
4460 Matosinhos, Portugal
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

EPSON FRANCE S.A.

68 bis, rue Marjolin
92300, Levallois-Perret, France
Phone: [phone]
Telex: 610657

EPSON TAIWAN TECHNOLOGY &
TRADING LTD.

10F, No. 287 Nanking E. Road, Sec. 3,
Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
(Hirooka Office)

80 Harashinden, Hirooka
Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken
399-0785 Japan

1999 September

Color Digital Camera

User's Guide

Printed in Japan 00.XX.XX