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Introduction

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

About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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

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

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

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

Chapter 1 Installing 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Installing the USB driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Installing EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3 and other

software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Installing Software for Macintosh Users. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Installing EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3. . . . . . . 1-10

Installing other software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Chapter 2 Using EPSON Photo!3

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

Accessing EPSON Photo!3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

Setting up the Shutter Press feature for

Windows 98/USB users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Getting information through online help . . . . . . 2-4

EPSON Photo!3 menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Using the Camera Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Transferring photos to your computer . . . . . . . . 2-7

Placing photos in your documents. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Erasing selected pictures from memory card . . . 2-11

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

Viewing your photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

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

Playing back audio recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

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

Finding the folder containing your photos . . . . .2-15

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

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

Controlling the camera from your computer . . . 2-16

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

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

Changing computer connection settings . . . . . . . 2-19

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

Chapter 3 Using the Uploader Utilities

Using EPSON Photo File Uploader3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

Uploading images from your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Uploading audio recording files from your PC .3-4

Uploading images from your Macintosh. . . . . . .3-7

Uploading audio recording files from your Macintosh

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Making screen copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

Using EPSON Program Uploader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Uploading programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14

Removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

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

Uninstall EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

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

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

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

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

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

Index

Glossary

Introduction

Features

The EPSON digital camera software suite, including EPSON Photo!3 and EPSON Photo File Uploader3, is the perfect companion for your EPSON digital camera. Using this software along with your digital camera, you can save your photos as files to your computer’s hard disk.

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The software supports the EPSON PhotoPC 800 and 850Z.

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

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EPSON Photo File Uploader3 allows you to upload image files and audio recording files stored in your computer, or capture screen shots on the computer screen and save them in the digital camera’s memory.

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EPSON Program Uploader allows you to upload optional programs from the computer to the camera, or delete programs from the camera.

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You can convert image files into various formats, such as JPEG and Bitmap Files, for use with your favorite desktop publishing and image-editing software.

About This Guide

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

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

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

Introduction

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Chapter 3 explains how to upload images, audio recordings, and programs to your EPSON digital camera.

System Requirements

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

Notes contain important information and useful tips on operating your digital camera and software.

Finding More Information

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Online help also provides information about EPSON Photo!3 settings.

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

Requirements for serial connection

PCs

486 processor or higher

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

At least 16 MB RAM (32 MB for Windows 98)

Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB free space

VGA monitor with at least 16-color display

Microsoft

Macintosh computers

Power PC processor

Serial port

24 MB RAM

Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB of free space

Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 or later

Introduction

Monitor with minimum resolution of 640 × 480

Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB free space

Macintosh System 7.5 or later

QuickTime 3 or later

Requirements for USB connection

PCs

486 processor or higher

USB port (TYPE A receptacle)

At least 32 MB RAM

Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB of free space

VGA monitor with at least 16-color display

Microsoft

Macintosh computers

Power PC G3 processor

Apple Macintosh with built-in USB port

24 MB RAM

Windows 98 pre-installed

Monitor with minimum resolution of 640 × 480

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

Introduction

Chapter 1

Installing the Software

The CD-ROM that comes with your EPSON digital camera contains EPSON Photo!3, EPSON Photo File Uploader3, and other optional software.

With EPSON Photo!3, you can transfer your pictures and audio recordings from the camera to your computer, and then place them in documents. EPSON Photo File Uploader3 allows you to transfer digital images and audio recordings from the computer to your camera.

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

Note:

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Be sure to install EPSON Photo!3 first. You cannot install other software before EPSON Photo!3 is installed.

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When you install EPSON Photo!3, the EPSON Program Uploader utility is also installed automatically.

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

You can connect your camera to a PC or Macintosh with a serial cable or the included USB cable. See the instructions in this section.

Note:

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When the camera is connected to your computer, you cannot use any of the control buttons on the camera, except the shutter button. You can only operate the camera through your computer. To install the software, go to next section. For the shutter press feature, see “Setting up the Shutter Press feature for Windows 98/ USB users” on page 2-3.

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

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When the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, the automatic shut-off feature does not work.

Installing the Software

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Using the USB cable

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

Follow these steps.

Caution:

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

1. Turn on your computer.

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

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

PhotoPC 800

connector cover

PhotoPC 850Z

USB port on computer

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Installing the Software

USB cable

connector cover

Caution:

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

Note:

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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 steps in “Installing the USB driver” on page 1-6 to install the software.

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Although you can connect and disconnect the USB cable anytime, EPSON recommends connecting it as explained above to secure the connection.

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

Using a serial cable

Connecting to a PC

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

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

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

Windows serial cable

4. If necessary, turn the camera’s dial switch to .

Caution:

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

serial port on computer

Note:

If you have more than one port available, use COM1 or a similarly labelled port.

Installing the Software

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3. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Insert the other end of the serial cable to the interface connector. Make sure the shape of the cable connector fits the interface connector.

Caution:

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

PhotoPC 800

PhotoPC 850Z

connector cover

4. Turn the camera’s dial switch to and turn on your computer.

Caution:

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

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Installing the Software

Connecting to a Macintosh

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

Note:

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

3. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Insert the other end of the cable to the interface connector. Make sure the shape of the connector fits the interface connector.

PhotoPC 800

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

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

Macintosh serial cable

PhotoPC 850Z

connector cover

Installing the Software

connector cover

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Caution:

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

4. Turn the camera’s dial switch to and turn on your computer.

Note:

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

Installing Software for Windows Users

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

Note:

Be sure to follow these steps to use the USB connection.

Installing the USB driver

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Caution:

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

Installing the Software

When your camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable, follow these steps to install the USB driver.

1. Turn on the computer, and turn the camera’s dial switch to .

2. The dialog box below appears. Insert the software

CD in the CD-ROM drive, then click

4. Select the below. Then type in, or browse and select, the CDROM drive letter, the your preferred language, and the the location, and click

Specify a location

EPSON

check box as shown

folder, the folder of

Win 98

folder as

3. Select

device

Search for the best driver for your

, then click

5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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

Finish

Installing EPSON Photo!3

Follow the steps below to install EPSON Photo!3.

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

Installing the Software

. Then go

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If a dialog box appears asking 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 with a list of software appears. Any software with a check mark next to it will be installed in your PC. Click a software name to remove or add a check mark.

Make sure there is a check mark next to

Photo!3

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

5. After installing EPSON Photo!3, click

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

To install more software, go to the next section.

Add Software

icon.

EPSON

Finish

Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3 and other software

In addition to EPSON Photo!3, your software CD contains other software to expand the capabilities of your camera, such as EPSON Photo File Uploader3. 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 EPSON Photo!3 is already installed. If not, see “Installing EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-7. If you are a USB user, install a USB driver in advance. See “Installing the USB driver” on page 1-6.

2. If necessary, repeat steps 1 and 2 in “Installing EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-7.

3. A dialog box with a list of software appears. Any software with a check mark next to it will be installed on your computer. Click a software name to remove or add a check mark.

Make sure there is a check mark next to EPSON Photo File Uploader3 and any other software you want to install.

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

Installing the Software

5. After installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3 or other software, click

6. The installation process automatically begins for any software you selected in addition to EPSON Photo File Uploader3 in step 3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Finish

Installing Software for Macintosh Users

Installing EPSON Photo!3

Follow the steps below to install EPSON Photo!3.

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

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

3. Double-click the

4. Double-click the start the installation program. Follow the onscreen instructions.

EPSON

folder.

EPSON Photo!3 Disk 1

Photo!3 Installer - Part 1

icon that appears on

EPSON Photo!3

folder may

Installing the Software

folder.

icon to

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Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3

Installing other software

Follow the steps below to install EPSON Photo File Uploader3.

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

Uploader3

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

3. Double-click the folder.

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

EPSON

icon.

EPSON Photo File Uploader3

Photo File Uploader3 Install

icon that appears on the

File Uploader3

File

icon may

In addition to EPSON Photo!3 and EPSON Photo File Uploader3, your software CD contains other software to expand 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. 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 you want to install.

Some folders may contain multiple-language versions of the software. Double-click the folder icon of 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

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Installing the Software

Chapter 2

Using EPSON Photo!3

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

This chapter tells you how to do all these things, as well as how to erase pictures from the camera and upload EPSON Photo images to your camera.

Working with EPSON Photo!3

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

Note:

If you do not set your camera’s clock before connecting it to the computer, the camera's time and date is automatically set to that of the computer's after opening EPSON Photo!3.

Accessing EPSON Photo!3

To download your photos to your computer, you need to first access EPSON Photo!3. You can either open EPSON Photo!3 directly, or open it from a different application. See the next page for instructions.

Note:

Before accessing EPSON Photo!3, turn the camera’s dial switch to .

Using EPSON Photo!3

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Opening EPSON Photo!3 directly

For Windows users

Start

Click

Photo!3 Ver.1

When you connect your PhotoPC 850Z to your computer with the USB cable, pressing the camera’s shutter button starts EPSON Photo!3. See “Setting up the Shutter Press feature for Windows 98/USB users” on page 2-3.

Note:

When you press the camera's shutter button, the dialog box appears to prompt you to choose which application should start. Choose

, point to

EPSON Photo!3

Programs

, then click

, point to

EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1

in the list and click OK.

For Macintosh users

Double-click the EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1 program group or folder.

EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1

icon in the

EPSON

Opening EPSON Photo!3 from an application program

From a TWAIN-compliant application

Choose

Photo!3 Ver.1

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

EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1

(for Macintosh) as the TWAIN data

(for Windows) or

From an OLE2-compliant application (Windows only)

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

Ver.1 Object

Note:

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The process for accessing EPSON Photo!3 from TWAIN or OLE2-compliant applications may vary slightly depending on your software.

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

on the Insert Object menu and click OK.

EPSON Photo!3

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Using EPSON Photo!3

Setting up the Shutter Press feature for Windows 98/USB users

Windows 98 allows you to use the shutter on your digital camera without having to open an application that supports the Shutter Press feature. When you press the shutter button, you can start a certain application that supports “Shutter Press events,” such as EPSON Photo!3, as long as it is installed.

Once EPSON TWAIN is installed on Windows 98, the

Scanners and Cameras

panel, and your camera is listed in the

Cameras Properties

icon appears on the control

Scanners and

dialog box as shown below.

Assigning an application to the shutter button

After you install applications that support “Shutter Press events”, such as EPSON Photo!3, you need to select one of those applications for the event.

If you want to use your camera’s shutter button with EPSON Photo!3 as the supporting application, assign the application to the shutter button as follows.

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

Cameras Properties Properties

, and then click the

dialog box. Click

Scanners and

Events

tab.

The above screen shows EPSON PhotoPC 850Z as an example.

Using EPSON Photo!3

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2. You can see that “ camera event. Make sure the check box of the application you want to assign to the shutter button is selected and all other application check boxes are clear in the

Note:

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If more than one application is selected, a dialog box appears prompting you to select an application when the shutter button is pressed.

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Some applications do not support linkage to digital cameras. Linkage is available only with the applications that appear in the

application

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

Shutter Press”

Send to this application

list.

is listed as the

Send to this

list.

Getting information through online help

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

To access online help, click the the EPSON Photo!3 menus for help related to the items on that menu.

Note for Windows users:

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

Ver.1

, and then clicking

Programs

Photo!3 Help

Help

, then to

button on any of

EPSON Photo!3

Start

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Using EPSON Photo!3

EPSON Photo!3 menus

There are four menus in the EPSON Photo!3 dialog box; Camera, Folder, Controls, and Setup.

When you open EPSON Photo!3, the Camera menu appears, indicating your camera and computer are connected properly.

Click a tab to view the corresponding menu.

Click here to get Help

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

If the Setup menu appears when you open EPSON Photo!3, your camera and computer may not be connected properly.

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

Note:

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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 during this time; otherwise, communication may be interrupted.

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

Test Connection

button.

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

Using EPSON Photo!3

2-5

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

Camera menu

Displays small thumbnail images of all the photos stored in the memory card in the camera. You can transfer any image to the computer or erase it from the memory card.

Folder menu

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

Controls menu

Displays 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 your computer.

Note:

To take a picture or use the Live Preview feature, make sure to turn the dial switch to or before accessing EPSON Photo!3. If your camera is the PhotoPC 800, open the lens cover.

Setup menu

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

Using the Camera Menu

When you open EPSON Photo!3, the Camera menu appears and starts downloading thumbnail images of the photos stored in the memory card in the camera.

The images are downloaded in the order that they were taken and are displayed in the image selection window.

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Using EPSON Photo!3

image selection window

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

You can select the directory in the memory card in the camera connected to the computer with

Camera Directory

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

audio icon. To stop the playback, click the audio

icon again.

Select

Note:

If a message appears indicating that the camera is not connected properly, make sure the serial or USB port is working, and that the port setting in the Setup menu matches the port you are using. To change the port setting, see “Changing the communication port” on page 2-19.

Transferring photos to your computer

There are two ways to transfer, or save, your pictures to your computer. You can click the button to create a JPEG file that is named automatically. Or you can click the button to name the file yourself and save it as a JPEG, BMP, PCX, or PICT (for Macintosh only) file.

Using the Save To Folder button

Files saved with the automatically. For example, 91020001. The first digit, 9, is the last number of the year you took photo. The next digit, 1, is the month, January. (October, November, and December are represented by X, Y, and Z, respectively.) The next two digits, 02, represent the day. The last four digits, 0001, indicate the order the file was saved. Image files use the JPG extension, and audio recording files use the WAV extension.

Save To Folder

Export Photos

button are named

Using EPSON Photo!3

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Follow the steps below to save photos in your computer with the

Save To Folder

button.

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

1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is open. See “Accessing EPSON Photo!3” on page 2-1.

2. Click the thumbnails of the images you want to save in the image selection window, or click the

Select All

camera.

3. Click the

4. Select a folder in the dialog box, then click Your photos will be saved to the folder you selected.

If a photo has an attached audio recording, you can choose between saving both the image and the recording, or only the image.

button to save all the photos in your

Save To Folder

button.

Using the Export Photos button

Export Photos

The open EPSON Photo!3 directly. You can name the files and choose between the following file formats: JPEG, BMP, PCX, or PICT (for Macintosh only). Follow the steps below to save photos in your computer with this button.

button is only available when you

Save

2. In the Camera menu, click the thumbnails of the images you want to save, or click the button to save all the photos in your camera.

3. Click the

Note:

If you want to improve the image quality of your photos, select the

clicking when using this feature. This feature works only for photos taken with an EPSON camera.

4. Select a folder in which to save your photo, specify a file name, and select a file format in the dialog box. Then click

To quit saving photos while photos are being processed, click

Export Photos

PhotoEnhance

Export Photos

Save

Cancel

button.

. Transferring takes longer

Select All

check box before

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Placing photos in your documents

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

If your application supports OLE2 (suc h as Microsoft Word 97 TWAIN (such as Adobe Microsoft PictureIt! your photos from your camera to your documents.

and WordPad®, for Windows only) or

Photoshop® 5.0 and

2.0), you can directly transfer

Note:

Depending on the application you use, the button may appear as the insert more than one photo with this button.

Get Photos

Using the Get Photo (or Get Photos) button

Following is a typical procedure for directly transferring a photo to an OLE2 or TWAIN-compliant application.

1. Start your word processor or other application.

Get Photo

button. You can

If your application does not support OLE2 or TWAIN, you need to save your photos 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 first saving it and then opening it from your application.

Inserting photos directly into documents

You can add pictures directly to your documents with

Get Photo

the you can use the drag-and-drop method (Windows only).

button (or the

Get Photos

button), or

2. Open the document or file where 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 Ver.1 Object

list box.

For TWAIN-compliant applications, select

EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1

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

from the Insert menu and double-click

in the Object Type

Photo!3 Ver.1

(or

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Note:

The process 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.

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

Get Photo

the the picture appears in your document.

Note:

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

Get Photo

Get Photos

(or

PhotoEnhance

Get Photos

(or

) button. A copy of

check box before

Using drag-and-drop (Windows only)

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

1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is open.

2. Start your word processor or other application.

). Transferring

4. Arrange your screen so that both the application window and the EPSON Photo!3 window can be seen.

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

6. 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.

7. Position the drop cursor in your document and release the mouse button. A copy of the photo appears in your document.

Inserting a picture by importing

When your application program does not support OLE2 or TWAIN, you can export your photos to a folder, and open them from your application. Follow these steps to insert a picture by importing.

1. Open EPSON Photo!3 as following the step on “Opening EPSON Photo!3 directly” on page 2-2.

2. Click the thumbnail of the image you want to use.

3. Open the document or file where you want to use the photo.

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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:

❏

4. Start your application and open the document or file where 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.

Export Photos

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

If more than one photo is selected when you click

Export Photos

to the end of each file name.

Insert Picture

button. A dialog box

PhotoEnhance

Export Photos

, a number is added automatically

Import File

check box

. Transferring

8. Click OK. The photo appears in your document.

Erasing selected pictures from memory card

You can erase selected images from the memory card, as described below.

1. Click the thumbnails of the images you want to erase, or click the photos in the memory card.

2. Click the appears asking you to confirm that you want to erase these photos.

3. Click

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

Photo and Audio

files. Click files only.

Erase Photos

Yes

. The images you selected are erased.

Select All

to erase the photo and audio

Erase Audio Only

button to erase all the

button. A dialog box

Erase

to erase the audio

7. Enter the file name in the box that appears, or use the list to locate and select your photo.

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If any of the photos are locked, a dialog box appears asking you whether you want to leave the photos in your camera or erase them. Click leave the photos in your camera, or click No to erase them.

Getting photo information

You can see an enlarged view of any thumbnail in the selection window by clicking the The image of the selected thumbnail is shown in double-size, along with following information.

The following information is always displayed.

❏

Date and time the photo was taken

❏

Image size

❏

Camera model

Photo Info

Yes

button.

The following information is displayed when you use these features.

❏

Digital zoom ×2.0

❏

Image Quality (HyPict, Super-fine, Fine, or Standard)

❏

Flash state

❏

Macro state

❏

Locked state

❏

File format (Design rule for camera file system) or (when you rotate the photo based on the Design rule for camera file system, this icon appears. When you restore the photo, the icon returns to black.)

❏

Audio recording

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❏

Camera ID

❏

Directory and file number

❏

Aperture

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Note:

❏

The PhotoPC 800/850Z saves files in the automatically generated 100EPSON folder.

❏

PhotoPC 800/850Z supports the "Design rule for camera file system." This system is the standard recording system for image files.

You can also see this enlarged view and information by clicking the image with the right mouse button when running Windows, or on the Macintosh by clicking the image while the control key is pressed.

Note:

Photo Info

The are selected.

button is disabled when multiple images

Viewing your photos

Rotating your photos

You can rotate photos clockwise or counterclockwise without lowering image guality. Select the photo and click one of the rotation buttons.

Note:

The photos rotated in the Camera menu return to their original direction after you finish EPSON Photo!3. To save the rotated photos, rotate them in the Folder menu.

You can see a much larger view of any thumbnail in the selection window by clicking the button or by double-clicking the thumbnail. The photo’s number in the memory card and its dimensions are displayed above the image view area.

The size of the photo is one-half the width and height of your monitor’s screen resolution. For example, if your monitor is set to 800 × 600 mode, the view of the photo will be 400 × 300 in Fine, and 400 × 150 in Fine Panorama.

Note:

View Photo

The thumbnails are selected.

button is disabled when multiple

View Photo

Playing back audio recordings

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

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Using the Folder Menu

Folder tab

Folder

tab to open the Folder menu.

image selection window

Click the Thumbnails of the images in the selected folder appear in the image selection window. The name of the selected folder appears below the image selection window.

Browse button

Export Photos button

Upload/Copy Photos button

As in the Camera menu, you can transfer images from the Folder menu to your documents. To do so, follow the steps in “Placing photos in your documents” on page 2-9, clicking the thumbnails in the Folder menu instead of the Camera menu. You can also erase photos, get photo information, view a selected photo, rotate photos, and playback audio recordings. For instructions, see “Using the Camera Menu” on page 2-6.

The major difference between the Folder menu and the Camera menu is that in the Folder menu you can open a dialog box with the

Browse

button to find the folder containing the images you downloaded or saved. Also, you can upload EPSON Photo file format images from your computer to your camera using the

Upload/Copy

button.

Note:

EPSON Photo file format image files are saved as JPEG files formatted according to Exif Version 2.1 standards, and are recorded based on 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 Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).

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Finding the folder containing your photos

Uploading and copying photos

Click the allows you to locate the folder containing the images you downloaded from your camera. Select the folder where you stored the photos and click OK.

Note:

Image files that were not originally downloaded from the camera using the converted to EPSON Photo file format do not appear. For instructions on converting files to EPSON Photo file format, see “Using EPSON Photo File Uploader3” on page 3-1.

Browse

Save To Folder

button to open a dialog box that

button, or files not

Click the photos to a memory card installed in your computer or camera. You can also copy photos to another folder with this button. The following dialog box appears after clicking this button.

Select the transfer method, then click the OK button. Images are added to the memory card in the camera, or to the selected folder in your computer, in the order they appear in the Folder menu’s image selection window. To cancel the transferring of images, click the

Cancel

To copy images to another folder, select the folder using the start copying.

If the photos you select to upload or copy have audio recordings, you can choose to upload or copy the photo and audio recording file, or only the photo.

Upload/Copy

button.

Browse

button, then click the OK button to

button to upload selected

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Note:

❏

Image files that were not originally downloaded from the camera using the not 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 Photo File Uploader3” on page 3-1.

❏

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

Save To Folder

button, or files

Using the Controls Menu

Click the menu allows you to see a live preview on your computer screen, take photos from your computer, and change camera settings.

When the camera is not connected to your computer, this menu is not accessible. See “Connecting the Camera to Your Computer” on page 1-1 to connect your camera correctly.

Note:

Make sure to turn the camera’s dial switch to or before starting EPSON Photo!3. If your camera is the PhotoPC 800, open the lens cover.

Controls

tab to open the Controls menu. This

Controls tab

Note:

The display panel image varies depending on the camera model.

Controlling the camera from your computer

You can change camera settings by using the Control Options box in 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 use any buttons on the camera itself other than the dial switch.

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

Selecting the flash mode

Use the arrow in the Control menu’s Flash box to select one of the following flash mode settings.

Selecting the image quality setting

Click anywhere inside the Control menu’s Mode box to select an image quality setting.

Image Quality Setting Resolution in Pixels

Standard 640 × 480

Fine 1600 × 1200

Super Fine 1600 × 1200

HyPict 1984 × 1488

Monochrome Fine 1600 × 1200

Monochrome Super Fine 1600 × 1200

Monochrome HyPict 1984 × 1488

You can switch freely between these settings and mix pictures of varying image quality in the camera. Keep in mind that the memory card’s picture capacity varies accordingly. See the user’s guide of your camera for more information on the image quality settings.

Off, Automatic, Red-eye Reduction, Forced, Slow sync

Note:

❏

The red-eye reduction setting is available only on the PhotoPC 850Z.

❏

When taking photos in the Full Auto camera mode, slow synchro is not available. See the user’s guide of your camera for details.

Setting the self timer

Select the

Self Timer

check box in the Controls menu to activate the self timer. See the user’s guide of your camera for more information.

Selecting macro mode

Select the

Macro

check box in the Controls menu to turn on the macro feature. See the user’s guide of your camera for details on the macro feature.

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Taking pictures from your computer

You can take pictures from your computer using the camera’s viewfinder to set up your shot, and you can see a live preview of the shot on your computer screen before you capture it. This live preview feature works somewhat like a video camera, except the image moves more slowly.

Follow these steps to take pictures from the computer.

1. Turn the camera’s dial switch to or . If your camera is the PhotoPC 800, open the lens cover.

2. Position the camera facing the subject. Use a tripod for maximum flexibility and stability in setting up your shots.

3. Click the The status and shooting lights flash green, then turn off.

4. When the light stops flashing and turns green, the image is saved and you can take another picture.

When you want to take picture while displaying your image in the Live Preview window, click the button in the Live Preview box. Then click

Picture

Take a Picture

button to take a picture.

Start

Take a

Note:

❏

The live preview feature consumes much battery power, so use of the optional AC adapter is recommended. See the user’s guide of your camera for more information on using the AC adapter.

❏

You cannot turn off the camera when you are using live preview. Click the preview feature, and then turn off the camera.

The live preview image will be updated every few seconds for the amount of time specified in the

Stop Timer

This feature helps save battery power. You can also quit the live preview by clicking the live previewing.

list as follows:

30 Seconds, 1 Minute 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes

Stop

button to turn off the live

(default setting),

Stop

Auto-

button while

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Using the Setup Menu

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 from this menu.

Setup

tab to display the Setup menu. This

Changing computer connection settings

You can change settings for communication between your computer and camera with the Port and Speed options. You can also test the connection and establish communication by clicking the button. Connection information appears in the Computer Connection window.

Test Connection

Setup tab

Test Connection button

Set Time button

Note:

The Setup menu shows information about your camera. The above screen is just an example.

Note:

❏

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

❏

Do not change the Port and Speed settings from unless you know the configuration of the serial port 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 used to connect the camera to your computer. When selected in the Setup menu, EPSON Photo!3 automatically selects the port used to connect the camera and the computer.

For Windows

COM1

Auto, USB

COM9

or any available COM port,

You can select such as

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For Macintosh

You can select

Port

Auto, USB, Modem Port

, or

Changing the serial communication speed

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

Auto

Printer

Checking the current status of the camera

The Computer Connection window displays the current status of the camera and its 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 these steps if you get an error message in the Computer Connection window.

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

Auto

Auto, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200

Note:

❏

For Windows, the 230400 bps speed is only available if your PC has a high-speed serial interface and driver.

❏

For Macintosh, the 115200 and 230400 bps speeds are only available in System 7.5.3 or higher.

❏

When you select the USB port, you cannot change communication speed.

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, and

230400

bps.

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

3. Make sure the camera’s dial switch is set to .

4. Make sure the interface port used to connect the camera is enabled and properly configured on your computer.

5. Click the menu to confirm the connection between your camera and the computer.

Test Connection

button in the Setup

Changing camera settings

You can see the camera’s internal time and date settings in the Time and Date fields, and you can change these settings using the can also change the name used to identify your camera in the Camera Id box.

Setting the clock

Your camera can record the time and date of your pictures automatically. When you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can see exactly when each shot was taken.

In order to have the time and date recorded, you need to set the camera’s clock using the camera’s LCD monitor, or by using the Set Time feature 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.

Set Time

button. You

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

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

3. Click OK. EPSON Photo!3 updates the time and date in your camera.

Copy From Computer

Set Time

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 into the Setup menu’s Camera Id box. The camera name appears on the introductory screen when you start EPSON Photo!3 and in the About dialog box. You can also see your camera ID by clicking the

Photo Info

button.

button. The

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Chapter 3

Using the Uploader Utilities

Your camera comes with two uploader utility programs that allow you to upload images, audio recordings, and optional programs from your computer to your camera. This chapter tells you how to use these programs and includes an explanation of how to capture screen shots of your computer desktop.

Using EPSON Photo File Uploader3

This software, included on the CD-ROM shipped with your camera, allows you to convert any JPEG or BMP image to the EPSON Photo file format, and upload it to a memory card. It also allows you to covert any WAV or AIFF (for Macintosh only) audio recording to the EPSON Photo file format and upload it to the memory card.

You 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 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.

You can upload images in the following sizes.

640 × 480, 1600 × 1200

1600 × 600

, or

pixels

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Note:

EPSON Photo File Uploader3 automatically converts images from their original size to whichever of these three sizes you choose.

To use EPSON Photo File Uploader3, you need to install the program in your computer along with the EPSON Photo!3 software. If you have not yet installed these programs, do so now, following the instructions in “Installing the Software” on page 1-1.

Uploading images from your PC

Follow these steps to upload images to the memory card in your camera from a PC running Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT version 4.0 or later. To upload images from a Macintosh, see “Uploading images from your Macintosh” on page 3-7.

2. Open your EPSON Photo File Uploader3 program. Click

EPSON Photo File Uploader3 Ver.1.2 EPSON Photo File Uploader3

Camera menu appears.

Start

, point to

Programs

, then click

. The Upload To

, point to

1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is not running on your computer. Connect your camera to the computer. See “Connecting the Camera to Your Computer” on page 1-1.

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3. Select a file type from the File Type list, and select the folder containing the images you want to upload from the Drive list and Folder list. Then double-click your selected folder. File names appear in the File Name box.

Note:

To upload images from a network drive, you may need to map the drive before opening EPSON Photo File Uploader3.

4. Select the images you want to upload in the File Name list. Then click the -> button. If you want to upload the images in the list all at once, simply click the >> button.

The selected files appear in the Selected Files List box in the order they will be uploaded. If you want to change your selection, click the <- button to remove selected files or click the << button to remove all the files from the Selected Files List box. These buttons are disabled when more than one file is selected.

If you want to rearrange the uploading order, select the image you want to rearrange, then click the ↑ or ↓ Sort arrow.

Note:

If you want to preview a selected image and confirm its size, select the

Preview

check box.

5. For each file in the Selected Files List box, select an image size from the Image Size box.

During the uploading process, EPSON Photo File Uploader3 converts your files to EPSON Photo file format with the image sizes you specified.

6. If you want to save copies of the converted files on your computer, select the box before uploading the photos. Click and then select the folder where you want to save the files.

Save file to

check

Browse

7. Click OK. The folder you selected is displayed to the right of

Browse

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8. Turn the camera’s dial switch to .

Uploading audio recording files from your PC

9. Click

10. Click

11. Make sure to select

Start

to begin uploading the photos. EPSON Photo!3 starts and shows thumbnails of uploading images.

Pressing the ESC key stops uploading. Press to stop or No to continue the operation.

If you selected the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 window, the converted images are also saved to the folder you specified.

Select All

and click OK. To cancel your job, click

To stop uploading, click

Save file to

and then

Upload into the Camera

check box in the

Upload/Copy

Cancel

Yes

Cancel

Follow these steps to upload audio recording files from a PC to the memory card in your camera. Make sure that Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT

version 4.0 or later runs on the PC. To upload audio recording files from a Macintosh, see “Uploading audio recording files from your Macintosh” on page 3-9.

1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is not running on your computer. Connect your camera to the computer. See “Connecting the Camera to Your Computer” on page 1-1.

2. Open your EPSON Photo File Uploader3 program. Click

EPSON Photo File Uploader3 Ver. 1.2

EPSON Photo File Uploader3

click To Camera menu appears.

3. Select the image files and add them to the Selected Files List box. For more information about file selection, see “Uploading images from your PC” on page 3-2.

Start

, point to

Programs

. The Upload

, point to

, and then

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4. Select the image file in the Selected Files List box to link the audio recording file.

5. Click

Sound Select

file you want to link to the image file. Select the folder containing the audio recording file from the Look in list. Then double-click your selected folder. File names appear in the box.

to select an audio recording

6. Select the audio recording file in the box and click

Open

Note:

When you select the audio recording file and click

Play

, you can play back the audio recording.

Test

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7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to link the audio recording files to the image files to upload. The speaker icon appears at the left of the image file names in the Selected Files List box.

9. Click

Start

to begin uploading the audio recording files as well as the image files. EPSON Photo!3 starts and shows thumbnails of uploading images and audio recordings.

Note:

❏

When you select the image file with the speaker icon and click linked audio recording.

❏

If you want to cut the link between the image file and audio recording file, select the image file with the speaker icon and click

8. Turn the camera’s dial switch to .

Test Play

, you can play back the

Sound Delete

Pressing the ESC key stops uploading. Press to stop or No to continue the operation.

Note:

You can listen to the linked audio recording by clicking the speaker icon at the bottom of each photo.

10. Click

11. Make sure to select

12. When the dialog box prompts you to select your

Select All

and click OK. To cancel your job, click

action, click upload the photos only, click

Only

. Clicking

and then

Upload Photo and Audio

Abort

Upload/Copy

Upload into the Camera

Upload Photo

cancels uploading.

Yes

Cancel

. To

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Uploading images from your Macintosh

You need System 7.5 or later to upload images to your camera from your Macintosh.

1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is not running on your computer. Connect your camera to the computer. See “Connecting the Camera to Your Computer” on page 1-1.

3. Click

Add

. The Select Files dialog box appears. Double-click the folder containing the images you want to upload, then select each file you want to upload and click

Select.

2. Double-click the icon in the program group or folder. The EPSON Photo File Uploader dialog box appears.

EPSON Photo File Uploader3

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

If you want to remove files from this list, select the files and click

If you want to rearrange the uploading order, select the image you want to rearrange, then click

DOWN

Note:

If you want to preview a selected image and confirm its size, select the

Remove

Preview

check box.

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4. For each file in the Selected File List box, select an image size in the Image Size box.

5. If you want to save copies of the converted files on your computer, select the box before uploading the photos. Then click

Browse

save the files. Click OK. The folder you selected is displayed to the right of the Browse button.

6. Turn the camera’s dial switch to .

and select the folder where you want to

Save file to

check

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During the uploading process, EPSON Photo File Uploader3 converts your files to EPSON Photo file format in the image sizes you specified.

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7. Click

8. Click

9. Make sure to select

Upload

EPSON Photo!3 starts and shows thumbnails of uploading images.

Pressing the command and period keys together stops uploading. Press OK to stop the operation.

If you selected the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 window, the converted images are also saved to the folder you specified.

Select All

and click OK. To cancel your job, click

To stop uploading, click

to start uploading the photos.

Save file

and then

Upload into the Camera

to check box in the

Upload/Copy

Cancel

Uploading audio recording files from your Macintosh

You need System 7.5 or later to upload audio recording files to your camera from your Macintosh.

1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is not running on your computer. Connect your camera to the computer. See “Connecting the Camera to Your Computer” on page 1-1.

4. Select the image file in the Selected File List box to link the sound file.

2. Double-click the icon in the The EPSON Photo File Uploader dialog box appears.

3. Select the image files and add them to the Selected File List box. For more information about file selection, see “Uploading images from your Macintosh” on page 3-7.

EPSON Photo File Uploader3

folder.

5. Click

Sound Select

file you want to link to the image file. Select the folder containing the audio recording file you want to link the image file to from the box. Then double-click your selected folder. File names appear in the box.

to select an audio recording

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6. Select the audio recording file in the box and click

Open

Note:

When you select the can play back the audio recording. Select the audio recording file and click .

Show Preview

check box, you

7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to link the audio recording files to image files to upload. The speaker icon appears at the left of the image file names in the Selected File List box.

Note:

❏

When you select the image file with the speaker icon and click linked audio recording.

❏

If you want to cut the link between the image file and audio recording file, select the image file with the speaker icon and click

Play Sound

, you can play back the

Delete Sound

3-10

8. Turn the camera’s dial switch to .

Using the Uploader Utilities

9. Click

10. Click

Upload

recording files as well as the image files. EPSON Photo!3 starts and shows thumbnails of uploading images and audio recordings.

Pressing the command and period keys together stops uploading. Press OK to stop the operation.

Note:

You can listen to the linked audio recording by clicking the speaker icon at the bottom of each photo.

Select All

to begin uploading the audio

and then

Upload/Copy

Making screen copies

You can make copies, or “screen shots,” of the images that appear on your computer screen, then save those images to your camera’s memory card. This allows you to include documents you make with your computer in a slide show with your camera, or transfer image files of your documents using a memory card.

For Windows users

To make screen shots using EPSON Photo File

Uploader3, follow these steps.

11. Make sure to select and click OK. To cancel your job, click

12. When the dialog box prompts you to select your action, click upload the photos only, click

Only

. Clicking

Upload into the Camera

Upload Photo and Audio

Upload Photo

Abort

cancels uploading.

Cancel

. To

1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is not running on your computer. Connect your camera to the computer.

2. To open your EPSON Photo File Uploader3 program, click

EPSON Photo File Uploader3 Ver.1 EPSON Photo File Uploader3.

Start

, point to

Using the Uploader Utilities

Programs

, then click

, point to

3-11

3. Click the

Screen Capture

Capture menu appears.

Screen Capture menu

tab. The Screen

5. Specify the key combination you want to use for screen captures using the Hot Key settings box. Select the

ALT, CTRL

, or

SHIFT

check box, then select a key from the hot key list. The default hot key is the F5 key.

file name box

4. Select the folder containing the images you want to upload using the Drive list and Folder list. Then double-click the folder where you want to save the screen capture. File names appear in the file name box.

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

New Folder

click

and name a folder.

Note:

To select a folder located on a network drive, you may need to map the drive before opening EPSON Photo File Uploader3.

3-12

Using the Uploader Utilities

6. Click

Start

to register the key combination. When the key combination is registered, the changes to a

Stop

button. The key combination

Start

button

remains registered only for the current session. Pressing the

Stop

button erases the hot key

combination.

7. Start your application and open the file you want to capture, then press the hot key combination you selected.

You can make as many screen captures as you like; simply open each file you want to capture and press your screen capture key combination again.

Note:

File names are created automatically.

8. When you are finished making screen captures, close your application. Then click the

Stop

button in the Screen Capture menu. The key combination you selected is erased.

If you want to upload your screen captures to the camera right away, click the The screen capture files appear in the file name box. To upload the screen shots, follow the uploading directions in “Uploading images from your PC” on page 3-2.

Upload To Camera

For Macintosh users

EPSON Photo File Uploader3 for the Macintosh does not have a screen shot feature. However, you can make screen shots using your Macintosh system software, then use EPSON Photo File Uploader3 to upload the screen shots to your camera.

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

Follow these steps to make screen shots on your Macintosh.

1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is not running on your computer. Connect your camera to the computer.

tab.

2. Double-click the icon. The EPSON Photo File Uploader window appears.

3. Start your application and open the file you want to capture, then press your computer 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 shot of any part of the screen image, rather than the whole screen image. Press window you want to copy, or drag the cursor to make a box around the area of the screen you want to copy.

You can make as many screen shots as you like; simply repeat this step.

4. When you are finished making screen shots, close your application.

To upload your screen shots to the camera, click the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 window to make it active, then follow the uploading instructions in “Uploading images from your Macintosh” on page 3-7.

EPSON Photo File Uploader3

SHIFT + COMMAND + 3

SHIFT + COMMAND + 4

, then click the

Using the Uploader Utilities

3-13

Using EPSON Program Uploader

The EPSON Program Uploader utility allows you to upload optional programs from you r PC or Macintosh to your camera. You can upload up to five programs to your camera.

Note:

EPSON Program Uploader is installed automatically when you install EPSON Photo!3.

This area provides helpful informati on on the operation and use of optional programs.

Uploading programs

Follow these steps to upload optional programs to the camera.

Note:

❏

Do not turn the camera’s dial switch while uploading optional programs, or you cannot upload them correctly. The incorrect dial switch operation results in malfunction of the camera.

❏

You can also upload programs directly from the memory card in your camera. See the user’s guide of your camera for instructions.

1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is not running on your computer. Connect your camera to the computer.

2. Turn the camera’s dial switch to .

3-14

Using the Uploader Utilities

3. Click or double-click the

Uploader

icon in the EPSON Photo!3 program

EPSON Program

group or folder. The EPSON Program Uploader window appears.

Note:

If a message appears indicating the camera is not properly connected to the computer, check the cable connection and make sure the camera’s dial switch is set to . Then click OK.

4. Click

5. Select the programs you want to upload from the

6. Click

7. Click

You can now use the programs in your camera. See the user’s guide of your camera for instructions on opening the programs.

Browse

the programs you want to upload from the included CD.

Note:

The Direct Print program file is located in the CDROM’s OP-PROG folder. The Print Mark program file is located in the CD-ROM’s OP-PROG\PRTMARK folder.

Applications in Folder list.

Upload

uploading the selected programs.

When the uploading process is finished, the uploaded programs appear in the Applications in Camera list.

and select the folder that contains

. EPSON Program Uploader begins

to quit the program.

Removing programs

Follow these steps to remove optional programs from the camera.

Note:

You can also remove programs by using the camera itself. See the user’s guide of your camera for instructions.

1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is not running on your computer. Connect your camera to the computer.

2. Turn the camera’s dial switch to .

3. Click or double-click the

Uploader

group or folder. The EPSON Program Uploader window appears.

Note:

If a message appears indicating the camera is not properly connected to the computer, check the cable connection and make sure the camera’s dial switch is set to . Then click OK.

4. Click the programs you want to remove in the Applications in Camera list.

icon in the EPSON Photo!3 program

EPSON Program

5. Click

Remove

. A confirmation message appears.

Using the Uploader Utilities

3-15

6. Click OK. The selected programs are removed from the camera and from the Applications in Camera list.

7. Click

to quit the program.

3-16

Using the Uploader Utilities

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Your camera’s software is easy to use, and any problems you may have can be solved quickly and easily.

See the following section to solve problems with EPSON Photo!3.

Software Problems

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

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

When you use the set the dial switch to or . If your camera is the PhotoPC 800, open the lens cover.

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

Check the port 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 2-19 for details.

Controls

menu, make sure to

Troubleshooting

4-1

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

Check 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 and serial cable, and the camera is sharing a serial port with another device, make sure AppleTalk is inactive.

If you are using a Macintosh and a USB cable, make sure the USB driver file of your camera is active.

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

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

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

When you use the set the dial switch to or . If your camera is the PhotoPC 800, open the lens cover.

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

Make sure the computer has enough memory and disk space.

Check the port 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 2-19 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 across the camera's display panel.

❏

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

Controls

menu, make sure to

4-2

Troubleshooting

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

Connect the USB cable to any other port of the USB hub.

Connect the USB cable from the camera directly to the USB port of your computer.

Use other USB hubs if you have any.

Uninstall EPSON Photo!3

For Windows users

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

When connected with a USB cable

1. Connect the camera and computer with USB cable, then turn the camera’s dial switch to .

2. Click

Panel Cameras

Start

, point to

. Then double-click the

icon on the control panel.

Settings

, and click

Scanners and

Control

Troubleshooting

4-3

3. The following dialog box appears. Select

PhotoPC 800

click the

Remove

EPSON PhotoPC 850Z

button.

EPSON

, then

For Macintosh users

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

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

Click here

Now you are ready to remove the EPSON Photo!3 program. See “When connected with a serial cable” below to remove the program.

When connected with a serial cable

1. Click

2. Click OK to uninstall.

3. After the program is uninstalled, click OK.

4. Restart the computer.

4-4

Troubleshooting

Start

, point to

Photo!3 Ver.1

Programs

, then click

, point to

Uninstall

EPSON

2. Locate and double-click the

Part1

icon to start the installation program.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Select

4. Press the

Remove

the installation screen.

instructions.

from the menu at the top left of

Remove

button. Follow the on-screen

Photo!3 Installer-

Reinstall EPSON Photo!3

For Windows users

Before you reinstall EPSON Photo!3, be sure to remove the program currently installed and then reinstall the same or new version of the program. Installation procedures differ slightly, depending on the connecting cable used.

When connected with a USB cable

See “When connected with a USB cable” on page 4-3 and “When connected with a serial cable” on this page to remove the program. Then see “Installing the USB driver” on page 1-6 and “Installing EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-7 to reinstall the USB driver and the program.

When connected with a serial cable

See “When connected with a serial cable” on this page to remove the program. Then see “Installing EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-7 to reinstall the program.

For Macintosh users

Before you reinstall EPSON Photo!3, see “For Macintosh users” on page 4-4 to remove the program currently installed and then see “Installing EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-9 to reinstall the same or new version of the program.

Troubleshooting

4-5

4-6

Troubleshooting

Glossary

application

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

black and white

Images represented only by the intensity of luminosity.

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 Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA).

Exif2.1

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

grayscale

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

interface

The connection between the computer and the camera.

JPEG

A file format for storing color and grayscale images in compressed files. Data in JPEG files receives greater compression than TIFF and other formats.

OLE

A way to transfer and share information between Windowsbased 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.

Glossary

port

An interface channel through whic h data is transmitte d between devices.

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.

TWAIN

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

USB

A Universal Seria l Bus. A hardware interface for connecti ng lowspeed peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, scanner, or printer to the computer.

USB hub

A de v ic e t ha t no r ma l ly p ro v i de s fo u r T Y PE A s oc k et s to i nc r e as e the number of USB ports on a computer.

Glossary

Index

Accessing

EPSON Photo!3, 2-1 to 2-2 EPSON Photo File Uploader3 from your Macintosh, 3-7 EPSON Photo File Uploader3 from your PC, 3-2 EPSON Program Uploader, 3-14

Online help, 2-4 Activating the shutter, 2-18 Adjusting camera settings

flash, 2-16

image quality, 2-16

macro, 2-16

self timer, 2-16 Assigning an application to the shutter button, 2-3 Audio recording, 2-7, 2-13, 2-15 Auto shut-off, 1-1

Buttons

Browse, 2-14, 2-15

Copy From Computer, 2-21

Erase Photos, 2-11

Export Photos, 2-8, 2-10, 2-14

Get Photo, 2-9

Get Photos, 2-9

Photo Info, 2-12

rotation, 2-13

Save To Folder, 2-7, 2-15

Select All, 2-11 Set Time, 2-19, 2-21 Stop, 2-18 Take a Picture, 2-18 Test Connection, 2-19, 2-20 Upload/Copy, 2-14, 2-15 View Photo, 2-13

Cables

serial, 1-3 to 1-6

USB, 1-2 to 1-3 Camera clock, 2-21 Camera ID, 2-12, 2-21 Camera menu, 2-6, 2-6 to 2-13 Clock setting, 2-21 Communication port, 2-19 Communication speed, 2-20 CompactFlash Cards

uploading photos to, 2-15

uploading programs from, 3-14 Computer connection settings, 2-19 to 2-20 Connecting the camera

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

to a PC using the serial cable, 1-3 to 1-4

using the USB cable, 1-2 to 1-3 Controlling the camera from the computer, 2-16 to 2-18 Controls menu, 2-6, 2-16 to 2-18

Index

Copying photos, 2-15

Date and time setting, 2-21

Finding the folder containing your photos, 2-15 Flash settings, 2-16 Folder menu, 2-6, 2-14 to 2-16

EPSON Photo!3

accessing, 2-1 to 2-2 installing in your Macintosh, 1-9 installing in your PC, 1-7 menus, 2-5 to 2-6 reinstalling in Macintosh, 4-5 reinstalling in Windows, 4-5 uninstalling from Macintosh, 4-4 uninstalling from Windows, 4-3 to 4-4

using, 2-1 to 2-21 EPSON Photo file format image files, 2-14 EPSON Photo File Uploader3, 3-1 to 3-13

accessing from your Macintosh, 3-7

accessing from your PC, 3-2

installing in your Macintosh, 1-10

installing in your PC, 1-8

making screen copies, 3-11 to 3-13

Preview, 3-3, 3-7

Screen Capture menu, 3-11 to 3-13

uploading images and audio recordings, 3-1 to 3-13

Upload To Camera menu, 3-2 to 3-6 EPSON Program Uploader

accessing, 3-14

installing, 3-14

using, 3-14 to 3-16 Erasing photos, 2-11 to 2-12

Help, 2-4

Image quality settings, 2-16 Image selection window, 2-6, 2-14 Inserting a picture by importing, 2-10 Inserting photos into your documents, 2-9 to 2-10 Installing

EPSON Photo!3 in your Macintosh, 1-9 EPSON Photo!3 in your PC, 1-7 EPSON Photo File Uploader3 in your Macintosh, 1-10 EPSON Photo File Uploader3 in your PC, 1-8 EPSON Program Uploader, 3-14 optional programs in the camera, 3-14 optional software in your Macintosh, 1-10 optional software in your PC, 1-8 USB driver in Windows 98, 1-6

Macro mode settings, 2-16 Making screen copies, 3-11 to 3-13 Memory card

See

CompactFlash Cards

Index

Menus

Camera, 2-6, 2-6 to 2-13 Controls, 2-6, 2-16 to 2-18 EPSON Photo!3, 2-5 to 2-6 Folder, 2-14 to 2-16 folder, 2-6 Screen Capture, 3-11 to 3-13 Setup, 2-6, 2-19 to 2-21 Upload To Camera, 3-2 to 3-6

Photos

copying, 2-15 finding the folder containing photos, 2-15 getting information on, 2-12 inserting into your documents, 2-9 to 2-10 rotating, 2-13 saving to a folder, 2-7 transferring to your computer, 2-7 uploading to the camera, 2-15 viewing, 2-13

Pictures

erasing, 2-11 to 2-12 inserting by importing, 2-10 taking from the computer, 2-18

Playing back audio recordings, 2-13

Removing programs, 3-15 Rotating photos, 2-13

Saving photos to a folder, 2-7 Screen Capture menu, 3-11 to 3-13 Self timer settings, 2-16 Serial cable, 1-3 to 1-6 Serial communication speed, 2-20 Setup menu, 2-6, 2-19 to 2-21 Shutter, activating from the computer, 2-18 Shutter button

assigning an application to, 2-3 Shutter Press feature for Windows 98/USB users, 2-3 System requirements

for serial connection with Macintosh, 2

for serial connection with PC, 2

USB connection with Macintosh, 3

USB connection with PC, 3

Taking pictures from your computer, 2-18 Test Connection button, 2-19, 2-20 Transferring photos to your computer, 2-7 Troubleshooting, 4-1 to 4-3

Uploader utilities

EPSON Photo File Uploader3, 3-1 to 3-13

EPSON Program Uploader, 3-14 to 3-16 Uploading

audio recordings from your Macintosh to the memory card, 3-

9to3-11

audio recordings from your PC to the memory card, 3-4 to 3-6

Index

images from your Macintosh to the memory card, 3-7 to 3-8 images from your PC to the memory card, 3-2 to 3-4 photos to the memory card, 2-15

programs to the camera, 3-14 Upload To Camera menu, 3-2 to 3-6 USB

cable, 1-2 to 1-3

installing the driver in Windows 98, 1-6

Viewing

photo information, 2-12

photos, 2-13

Index

EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS

EPSON AMERICA, INC.

20770 Madrona Ave. P.O. Box 2842 Torrance, CA 90509-2842 Phone: (800) 922-8911 Fax: (310) 782-5220

EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

70 GIBBES STREET, CHATSWOOD 2067 NSW. Phone: 2-9903-9000 Fax: 2-9903-9177

EPSON ITALIA S.p.A.

V.le F.lli Casiraghi 427 20099 Sesto S.Giovanni MI, Italy Phone: 2-262331 Fax: 2-2440750

EPSON UK LTD.

Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7TJ, U.K. Phone: (+44) 01442 261144 Fax: (+44) 01442 227227

EPSON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

No. 1 Temasek Avenue #36-00 Millenia Tower, Singapore 039192 Phone: (065) 33 77 911 Fax: (065) 33 41 185

EPSON IBERICA S.A.

Av. de Roma, 18-26 08290 Cerdanyola del Valles Barcelona, Spain Phone: 582. 15.00 Fax: 582. 15.55

EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Zülpicher Straße 6, 40549 Düsseldorf Germany Phone: (0211) 56030 Fax: (0211) 5047787

EPSON HONG KON G LTD.

Rooms 4706-10, 47/F, China Resources Bldg., 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Phone: 2585-4300 Fax: 2827-7083

EPSON PORTUGAL, S.A.

R. do Progresso, 471, 1º Perafita 4460 Matosinhos, Portugal Phone: (02) 996 14 02 Fax: (02) 996 14 11

EPSON FRANCE S.A.

68 bis, rue Marjolin 92300, Levallois-Perret, France Phone: 33.1.40.87.37.37 Telex: 610657

EPSON TAIWAN TECHNOLOGY & TRADING LTD.

10F, No. 287 Nanking E. Road, Sec. 3, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Phone: (02) 717-7360 Fax: (02) 712-9164

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION (Hirooka Office)

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

1999 September

Color Digital Camera

Photo!3 Photo File Uploader3

User's Guide

Printed in Japan

99.09-.1

Epson A882961, A882411, A883021, A882401 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Features

About This Guide

System Requirements

Finding More Information

Requirements for serial connection

Macintosh computers

Requirements for USB connection

Macintosh computers

Installing the Software

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

Using the USB cable

Using a serial cable

Connecting to a PC

Connecting to a Macintosh

Installing Software for Windows Users

Installing the USB driver

Installing EPSON Photo!3

Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3 and other software

Installing Software for Macintosh Users

Installing EPSON Photo!3

Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3

Installing other software

Using EPSON Photo!3

Working with EPSON Photo!3

Accessing EPSON Photo!3

Opening EPSON Photo!3 directly

For Windows users

For Macintosh users

Opening EPSON Photo!3 from an application program

From a TWAIN-compliant application

From an OLE2-compliant application (Windows only)

Setting up the Shutter Press feature for Windows 98/USB users

Assigning an application to the shutter button

Getting information through online help

EPSON Photo!3 menus

Camera menu

Folder menu

Controls menu

Setup menu

Using the Camera Menu

Transferring photos to your computer

Using the Save To Folder button

Using the Export Photos button

Placing photos in your documents

Using the Get Photo (or Get Photos) button

Inserting photos directly into documents

Using drag-and-drop (Windows only)

Inserting a picture by importing

Erasing selected pictures from memory card

Getting photo information

Viewing your photos

Rotating your photos

Playing back audio recordings

Using the Folder Menu

Finding the folder containing your photos

Uploading and copying photos

Using the Controls Menu

Controlling the camera from your computer

Selecting the flash mode

Selecting the image quality setting

Setting the self timer

Selecting macro mode

Taking pictures from your computer

Using the Setup Menu

Changing computer connection settings

Changing the communication port

For Windows

For Macintosh

Changing the serial communication speed

Checking the current status of the camera

Changing camera settings

Setting the clock

Changing the camera ID

Using the Uploader Utilities