Epson Digitial Camera User Manual

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
and television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does caus e inte rf e ren ce to radi o and
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

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receiver is connected
Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the
user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this
equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to
unused interfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or
implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable
for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness fo r a pa rti cu la r
purpose or for any indirect, spec i al , or conse quential damages. Some states
do not allow the ex cl us ion of incidental or consequential dam ages, so this
exclusion may not apply to you.

Like photocopiers, dig it al ca me ra s ca n be m isu sed by improper
photographing of co pyri ghted material. Although Section 107 of the U.S.
Copyright Act of 1976 (Title 17, United States Code), the “fair use” doctrine,
permits limited copyin g in c ert a in c irc um st anc es, those circumstances ma y
not be as broad as some peopl e assu me . Unle ss you have the advice of a
knowledgeable attorney, be responsible and respectful by not photographing
published material witho ut the permi ssion of the copyright holder.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

retrieval system, or tran smi tt e d, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of Epson America, Inc. N o patent liability is assumed with
respect to the use of info rmation contained herein. Nor is any liabili ty
assumed for damages resul ti ng from the use of the informa ti on contained
herein. Further, this publi c ation and features descr ibe d he rein are subject to
change without notice.

TRADEMARKS

EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation.
PhotoPC and PhotoSpan are trademarks of Epson America, Inc.
EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.
EasyPhoto and the EasyPhoto logo are trademarks of Storm Software, Inc.
General notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only

and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights
in those marks.

Copyright © 1996 by Epson America, Inc. CPD3585
Torrance, California, USA 7/96

A NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OF

COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS

Table of Contents

Introduction

PhotoPC Features 2

Optional Accessories 2
Minimum System Requirements 2
Where to Get Help 3

Electronic Support Services 3

Where to Get Software Help 4
Registration 5
Safety Instructions 5

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Unpacking Your PhotoPC 1-1
Getting to Know the Camer a 1-2
Installing Batter ies 1-3

Handling Batteries 1-4
Attaching the Hand Strap 1-5
Removing the Plastic Film 1-5
Installing Your Eas yPhoto Software 1-5
Installing the PhotoPC Plug-in 1-6

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures with PhotoPC

Turning the Camera On and Off 2-2
Saving Power with Auto Shut-off 2-2
Using the EasyTouch Control Panel 2-2
Checking the Batter y Icon 2-3
Snapping the Shutter 2-3
Taking Pictures in Range 2-4
Adjusting Settings 2-4

Flash 2-5
Resolution 2-6

Timer 2-8
Erasing Pictures 2-9
Checking the Picture Counter 2-9

Chapter 3: Using PhotoPC with Your Macintosh

Connecting Phot oPC to Your Macintosh 3-1
Transferring Pictures to Your Macintosh 3-4
Erasing Pictures from Your Camera 3-6

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PhotoPC Macintosh User’s Guide

Using Pictures in Your Documents 3-6

Inserting a Picture with Copy and Paste 3-7
Inserting a Picture w ith D r ag and Drop 3-9
Inserting a Picture by I m porting 3-10

Closing EasyPhoto 3-11

Chapter 4: Working with Your Pictures

Using Galleries 4-2

Adding or Changing Picture Information 4-2
Finding a Picture 4-3
Displaying a Gallery as a Slide Show 4-4

Making Changes with the Workshop 4-5

Cropping 4-6
Resizing 4-6
Rotating 4-7
Adjusting Brightne ss and Contrast 4-7
Adjusting Colors 4-8
Removing Red-Eye 4-8

Cutting, Copying, Pasting, and Flipping 4-9
Saving and Printing Your Pictures 4-9
Changing Picture File Information 4-10

Chapter 5: Using Advanced Features

Getting Ready to Use A dvanced Features 5-1
Setting the Clock 5-2
Setting Auto Shut-off 5-3
Setting the Shutter Speed 5-3
Adjusting Port Settings 5-4

Taking Pictures from Your Macintosh 5-5

Snapping the Shutter 5-7

Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Caring for the Camera 6-1
Solving Camera Problems 6-2
Solving Picture Problems 6-4

Appendix A: Using Optional Accessories

Expanding Your Phot oPC Memory A-1
Installing PhotoSpan Memory Modules A-2
Using the Universal AC Adapter A-4
Using Optional Lenses A-5

Appendix B: Specifications

Physical Dimensions B-1
Power B-1
Technical B-2
Photographic B-2

Index

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our new EPSON® PhotoPC is a revolutionary,
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pictures and immediately use them on your Macintosh.

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You may have
thePhotoPC Mac version or the Mac Connectivity Kit and Photo PC
Windows version . Either way, you have ever yt hi ng you need, including
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disk. You can edit, enhance, and organize your pictures or simply paste
them into your documents.

Create professional letters, documents, and presentations with real life
images right on your desktop. Share pictures with business colleagues or
friends over the Int ernet. Add color an d visual appeal to your
newsletters, fl yers, and brochures. Anything you can display on your
screen or print will look better with PhotoPC pi ctures.

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PhotoPC Features

PhotoPC is a complete system for capturing digital images, and includes
the following features:

❙ Base unit with 1MB internal memory for 16 high-resolution image s

(640 × 480 pi xels) or 32 st andard-resoluti on images (320 × 240
pixels)

❙ 24-bit color image capture
❙ Built-in flash with both automatic and manual settings
❙ Self-timer
❙ Automatic shut-off to save batter ies
❙ Variable shutter speed
❙ Automatic date and time recording for each picture
❙ Cable for transfe rr i ng photos to your Ma ci nt osh

(or PC cable with Mac adapter)

❙ EasyPhoto

print your pictures

❙ Use your pictures w i th any application
❙ Print out your pictures on any color or black and whi te printer.

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software that lets you transfer, organize, enhance, and

Optional Accessories

EPSON offers the following optional accessories for enhancing your
PhotoPC:

❙ 2MB and 4MB PhotoSpan

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memory modules

❙ Universal AC adapter for use w ith a standard el ectric outlet.

You can also use st andard 37 mm video camcorder lenses an d filters
available from leading suppliers, such as Tiffen.

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Minimum System Requirements

❙ Macintosh with 68030 or higher proc es sor or PowerPC
❙ System Software version 7.1 or later
❙ 8MB RAM (16MB recommended)
❙ At least 15MB free hard disk space
❙ VGA or SVGA m oni tor with at least 256 -color display

(thousands of co l ors recommended).

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Where to Get Help

If you purchased your PhotoPC and/or Connectivity Kit in the United
States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service
through a network of A ut horized EPSON Custom er Care Centers.
EPSON also provides the following services when you di al (800) 922­8911:

❙ Technical assis ta nce with the installat ion, configuration, and

operation of EPSON products

❙ Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Rese lle r o r

Customer Care Center

❙ Customer relations
❙ EPSON technical information library fax service
❙ Product literature on current and new pr oducts.

You can purchase accessories, printed manuals, or parts for EPSON
products from EPS O N A ccessories at (800) 873- 7766 (U.S. sales onl y).
In Canada, call (800) GO-EPSON. If you pu rchased your PhotoPC
outside the United States or Canada, contact your EPSON dealer or the
marketing location nearest you for c u s tomer support and service.

If you need help wi th E asyPhoto software , contact Storm Softw are as
described on pag e 4.

Electronic Support Services

If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips,
specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins for EPSON
products is through the online serv i ces described belo w .

World Wide Web

If you are connecte d to the Internet and ha ve a Web browser, you can
access EPSON’s World Wide Web site at http://www.epson.com.
EPSON’s home page links users to What’s New, EPSON Products,

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EPSON Connection,

Link to the EPSON Connection for the latest drivers and FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions) and the EPSON Chat area. To get in touch
with EPSON around the world, EPSON Cont acts includes contact
information for local EPSON subsidia rie s.

EPSON Internet FTP Site

If you have access to t he I nt er net and an FTP client, you c an download
drivers, FAQs, and sample f iles from EPSON’s FTP site. Use your FTP
client or Web browser to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name
anonymous and yo ur
e-mail address as the password.

Corporate Info, and EPSON Contacts.

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EPSON Download Service

You can call the EPSON Download Service (BBS) at
[phone]. N o m embership is requ ir ed. Make sure your
communications software is set to 8 data bi ts with 1 stop bit, no parity
bit, and a modem speed up to 28.8 Kbps. See the documentation that
came with your communications software for more information.

EPSON Fax-on-Demand Service

You can access EPSON ’s technical information librar y by calling (800)
922-8911 or (800) 44 2-2110 and providing a ret ur n fax number.

Epson Forum on Compuserve

CompuServe members can call the Epson A m er i ca Forum on
CompuServe. If you ar e already a member, sim ply type GO EPSON at
the menu prompt to reach the Forum.

To take advantage of this offer, call [phone] in the United States
and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other countries, call the
following U.S. telephone number: [phone], or your local
CompuServe access number.

Where to Get Software Help

If you need help with your EasyPhoto software, you can contact St orm
Software at the following numbers:

Telephone: [phone]

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Fax: [phone]

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If you have a modem and access to the Internet or other online service,
you can also contact Storm Software at the following addresses:

If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a
free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product. This
membership entitles you to:

An introductory credit on CompuServe

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Your own user ID an d password

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A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine,

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CompuServe’s monthly publication.

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World Wide Web site:

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http://www.stormsoft.com/storm/
E-mail: [e-mail]

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America Online: STORMSOFT

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CompuServe: 73060,3227

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Prodigy: UEJR16A

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Registration

Please take a minute to fill out the registration card included with
PhotoPC and mail it back to us. This
enables you to re ceive special inf ormation on soft w are upgrades,
accessories, an d new products. You ’l l get immediate attention if you
have a problem with your PhotoPC.

Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Also
follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera.

❙ To reduce the risk of el ectric shock, do not r em ove the camera’s

cover or open an y c ompar tment s ex cept as ins tru cted in thi s

Guide

.

❙ To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the camera to rain

or moisture.

❙ Do not use outdo o r s during a thunderstorm.
❙ If the camera shows unusual signs such as noise, odor, or sm oke,

stop using it and turn it off immediately. Remove the batteries and/
or disconnect the AC adapter.

User’s

❙ To avoid damage to the optics of the camera , do not expose t he lens

to direct sunligh t f or extended period s of ti m e.

❙ Do not store the camera near sources of bright light, direct sunlight,

high humidit y, heat , ex cessiv e dirt or dust , or where it i s expo sed to
strong vibrations or magnetic fields.

❙ To prevent possib le eye in jury, do not tak e flas h pict ures of fa ces at

close range.

❙ Avoid sudden temperature change s, w h i ch can cause moisture to

condense on the cam era. Keep the camera in a case or bag if yo u
need to move it from a cold environment to a warm one. Allow
time for the camera to adjust to temperature changes before
using it.

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❙ Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Wipe off dust with a clean,

dry cloth.

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Getting Started

camera

hand strap

Mac adapter

software

PhotoPC cable

batteries

his chapter helps yo u get ready to use your
PhotoPC. It covers t he following:

Getting to know the camera

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Installing the batteries

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Attaching the hand strap

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Removing the plastic film

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Installing your EasyPhoto software

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Installing the PhotoPC Plug-in.

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Unpacking Your PhotoPC

PhotoPC for the Macintosh is available in two packages: the Mac
version, which includes all the parts shown to the left, and the Mac
Connectivity Kit, which includes only the parts shown on page 1-2.

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1-1

The Mac Connectivity Kit works with the Windows Version of

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viewfinder

red timer light

flash

lens

battery cover

light sensor

power switch

port cover

viewfinder

green standby light

shutter
button

battery cover
lock

control panel

hand strap holder

PhotoPC. Make sure you use the software and cable that came in your
Mac Connectivity Kit as shown below, and not the ones that came in the
PhotoPC box.

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DATE

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software

PhotoPC Mac cable

Getting to Know the Camera

After you unpack your PhotoPC, take a few minutes to lear n about its
features, as show n to the right.

1-2

Getting Started

EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Documentation Department
20770 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503
[phone]

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L.Oliver

Installing Batteries

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Documentation Department
20770 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503

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DATE

8/15/95

Your PhotoPC comes wi t h f our AA alkaline batteri es. Make sure the
camera is turned off, and follow these steps to insert the batteries:

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Slide the battery cover lock to th e rig ht to release the cover.

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Documentation Department

2

Grasp the batt ery cover and pull it away from the camer a body as
shown.

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Insert all four batteries int o the compartment, p os itioning the + a nd

- ends as shown in the compartment. Arrange the ribbon under the
batteries so you can use it to pull them ou t when you need to
replace them. Press down on the batteries to snap them into place.

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Replace the batt ery cover.

Getting Starte d

1-3

Handling Batteries

When your PhotoP C batteries wear out, you can replace them with any
of the following:

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Single-use AA al kaline batteries

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Single-use AA lithium batteries (longest battery life)

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Rechargeable AA Ni-Cad batteries (shortest battery life).

WARNING
To avoid the danger of fire or explosion, do not mix different types of
batteries. Do not allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects such
as coins or keys, which could short out the battery’s circuits.

Note the following when handling batteries:

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Do not use mangan ese batteries.

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Replace all four batteries at the same time.

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Do not drop, puncture, disassembl e, or m utilate batteries. D o not
get them wet or expose them to fire.

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When the camera is not used for long periods of time, remove the
batteries and stor e t hem at a low temperat ure in a dry location.

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Dispose of used bat t eries according to t he battery manufact urer’s
instructions and in complianc e with all applicable laws. Contact
your local government agency for information about battery
recycling and di sposal.

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If you use rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries , rep la ce them with four
fully-charged batteries. If you find that your batteries run out faster
after you recharge them a number of times, make sure you
discharge them completely before recharging.

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Attaching the Hand Strap

To attach the hand st rap, loop the strap a ro und the holder on the sid e of
the camera as shown below.

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Removing the Plastic Film

To protect the camera from scratches, some parts have been covered
with plastic film, as shown in the gray areas below. Peel off the plastic
film before you use your camera.

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Installing Your EasyPhoto Software

PhotoPC comes w it h EasyPhoto, a softw are application th at le ts you
transfer yo ur pi ctur es fr om the camer a to you r Mac intos h and p lace them
in documents. You can also use EasyPhot o to org anize, enhance, and
print your pi ctures.

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If you have the PhotoPC Mac Version, use the software diskettes that
came in the box with the camera. If you have the Mac Connectivity Kit,
make sure you use the diskettes that came in the kit.

Follow these steps to install EasyPhoto:

1

Insert EasyPhoto diskette 1 in your diskette drive.

2

Double-click the Install icon. You see the EasyPhoto setup screen.

3

Click Continue.

4

Click Install.

Installing the PhotoPC Plug-in

The software that you installed includes the PhotoPC
Plug-in. This is the interface that lets you transfer pictures from the
camera to your M acintosh. If you have other applications th at support

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the Plug-in, such as Adobe
you can also use these applications to transfer pictures.

First you need to insta ll t he Pl ug-in for PhotoShop or Ph ot oDeluxe.
Follow these st eps:

1

Open the EasyPhoto folder, then the EasyPhoto files folder, then
the Plug-ins folder.

PhotoShop 3.0 or Adobe PhotoD el uxe,

NOTE
If you want to have the time and date of each picture automatically
recorded, see page 5-2 for instr uctions.

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Click on the PhotoPC Pl ug-in.

3

Choose Make Alias from the File menu.

4

Drag the alias to the PhotoShop or PhotoDeluxe
Plug-ins folder.

You can now use Phot oShop
well as EasyPhoto . Tu rn to Chapter 2 for picture-taking instructions.

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Turning the Camera On and Off

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To turn the camera on, simpl y sli de t he power switc h to t he ON p ositio n.
The lens cover opens and the control panel on the top of the camera
lights up. T h e gre en st andb y l ig ht on th e b ack of the came ra fla shes fo r a
few seconds. When it stops flashing and stays fully lit, the camera is
ready to take pictures.

shutter button

green standby
light

power switch

Slide the power switch to the OFF position to turn off the camera. The
lens cover closes and the control panel turns off.

control panel

Saving Power with Auto Shut-off

If you wait more than 60 seconds before taking a picture, th e camera
turns off automatically to save battery power. To turn the camera back
on, slide the power switch OFF, and then ON. Or press the shutter
button. You will have to press the shutter button again to take a picture.

If you want, you can chan ge th e 60- second time peri od for au to shut- of f.
For more information, see page 5-3.

Using the EasyTouch Control Panel

The control panel keeps track of how many pictures you’ve taken and
gives you important information about the status of your batt ery and the
settings you’re using.

resolution mode

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flash mode

Checking the Battery Icon

viewfinder

green standby light

shutter button

Before you take pictu re s, check the battery icon on the control panel.
The icon shows how much battery power you have left, in the follo wing
four stages:

Full battery power (or AC adapter in use)

3

Slowly press the shutter button.

4

Hold the camera still until the camera beeps and the standby light
starts flashing.

The battery icon is not precise, so you should use it only as a guide to
remaining power. Several factors can affect battery life, including the
surrounding tem perature and the typ e of batteries you use. Low
temperatures (es pecially below 50° F) w eaken your batteri es. See page
1-3 for information about changing batteries.

Snapping the Shutter

Follow these steps to take a picture:

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Battery power is decr eas ing

Battery power is almost out

Change batteries

Turn the camera on and wait until the green standby light st ops
flashing.

Look straight through the viewfinder and center your subject.

The flashing light indicates that the camera has capture d the imag e an d
is processing it. (If you try to press th e shutter button agai n, you’ll hear
an “error” beep .) When the light stops fl ashing, the image is saved.
Saved images remain in memo ry for up to a year , even when the camera
is turned off and the batteries are removed.

You can take a noth er pi ctur e when the standb y lig ht st ops flash ing. If th e
light flashes longer each time you take a picture, your batteries are
becoming weaker.

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Remember that the camera shuts off automatically after 60 seconds.
To turn the camera back on, slide the power switch OFF, and then
ON. Or press the shutter butto n to t urn on the ca mera. Yo u will h ave
to press the shutter button again to take a picture.

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When you’re ta king pict ures outd oors, make su re th e sun i s at your ba ck.
In very bright light (at the beach or i n snow, for ex am ple), your pictures
may come out too light. You can use an ND filter to reduce the amount of
light. See page 6-5 for more information.

Taking Pictures in Range

You should be at le as t 2 f eet (60 cm) away fro m th e subject you are
photographing. If you want to take pictures at a closer range, you should
use a 37 mm video camcorder close-up lens. See page A-5 for
instructions.

However, if you use a close-up or “macro” lens, the viewfinder does not
give you an accura te im age of your picture. Y ou may want to connect
the camera to your Macintosh and view your close-up images on the
screen before yo u capture them. See p age 5-5 for informat i on on
viewing and taking pictures from your Macintosh.

You can take flash pictures within a range of 3 to 10 feet, as described on
page 2-5.

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Adjusting Settings

You can adjust the f ol lo w i ng t hr ee settings on PhotoPC using the
EasyTouch co nt rol buttons on the top of
the camera:

❙ Flash
❙ Resolution
❙ Timer.

Flash and resolution settings remain in effect even after you turn off the
camera.

NOTE
The controls return to their factory settings when you remove or change
the batteries.

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Flash

PhotoPC’s built-i n flash has three sett i ngs as listed below, which are
effective within a range of 3 to 10 feet. Press the flash control button to
cycle from one setting to another. The set t ings appear on the co nt rol
panel as shown to the right.

Auto

The flash goes off automatically whenever it’s needed for

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adequate lighting (factory setting).

Forced Flash

The flash goes off with every picture you take. Use this setting

to compensate for backlighting; for example, when you are
facing the sun.

Flash Off

The flash is disabled, even when adequate lighting is not

available. Use this setting for special effects, or where flash
photography is prohibited.

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Resolution

PhotoPC has two resolution settings, high and standard. Press the
resolution control button to switch from one setting to the other. The
settings appear on t he control panel as shown.

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resolution button

High resolution

Images are captured at 640 × 480 pixels. Your pictures include

more detail, but the camera may hold only 16 pictures (factory
setting).

Standard resolution

Images are captur ed at 320 × 240 pixels. The camera holds at

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least 32 pictures, but the imag es include less detail.

You can switch freely between the two settings and store both standard
and high reso lu tion pictur es in the camera. The camera’ s capacity varies
accordingly. Fo r example, the cam er a holds 24 pictures if you take 8 at
high resolution and 16 at standard resolution.

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Choose high resolution if you want “snapshot”-size or larger pictures.
Standard resolution is sufficient for “wallet”-size pictures.

The following examples show the same im age captured at standard and
high resolution.

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Standard resolution image

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Timer

timer button

red timer light

shutter button

Setting the timer creates a 10-second delay between the time

you press the shut te r button and the actual image capture. Thi s
allows you to take a picture of yourself. The timer icon on the
control panel flashes when you use the timer.

Follow these steps to take a picture with the timer:

1

Turn on the camera and w a it until the green standby li ght stops
flashing.

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Secure the camera on a flat surface.

3

Press the timer button. The timer icon on the control panel flashes.

4

Press the shutter button. The red timer light on the front of the
camera comes on a nd stays lit for 7 seconds. Then it flashes 3
times.

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The camera beeps when th e i mage is captured. Th e green standby
light on the back of the camera flashes as PhotoPC processes the
image. When the gree n lig ht st ops fla shin g, th e timer is off and you
can take another pi cture.

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Erasing Pictures

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If you don’t want to ke ep the last picture y ou t ook, you can

erase it from the camera’s memory. Using a small pointed
object such as a ballpoint pen, press the erase button on the top
of the camera. The erase icon on the control panel flashes when
you press the butt on.

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You can also erase all th e pictures in the camera’s memory. While
holding down the erase button, press the timer button. The erase icon
flashes until all pictures are deleted.

Checking the Picture Counter

As shown below, the large number in the center of the control panel
displays the nu m ber of pictures you have taken. Th e smaller number on
the left shows how many additiona l p ic tures you can take.

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After a few seconds, the last picture you took is erased from t h e
camera’s memory. The picture coun ter (number of pictures taken)
decreases by one . You can continue pre ss ing the button to eras e m ore
pictures.

pictures remaining

The number of pictures remainin g depends on your re soluti on settin gs. If
you switch between standard and high resolution, the number of pictures
remaining changes. For example, if the number of pictures remaining is
2 at high resolution, it changes to 4 when you switch to standard
resolution.

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Depending on the type of images you capture, your camera may hold
more than 16 pictures at high resolution or 32 at standard r esolution.
When you take the la st picture, the numbe r of pictures remaining may
show one instead of zer o. W hen this happens, you can t ake an extra
picture—or sever al ext ra pictures. As long as the control panel shows
one picture remaining, you can take another picture.

When the camera’s memory is full, the number of pictures remaining is

0. The green standby li ght on the back of the cam era goes off, and yo u
can’t press the shutter button. You need to connect the ca m era to your
computer and transfer the pictures. Then you can erase the images and
start taking pictures again.

Turn to Chapter 3 to find out how to connect the camera to your
Macintosh and transfer your pictures.

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connect the camera to your Macintosh and transfer the images.
Then you can use them in your letters, presentations, or just about
anything you create o n your Macintosh. This chapter tells you how,
including:

❙ Connecting PhotoPC to your Macintosh
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Transferring pictur es to your Macintosh

❙ Erasing pictures from the camera
❙ Using pictures in you r documents
❙ Closing EasyPhoto.

Connecting PhotoPC to Your Macintosh

If you have the Photo PC Mac Vers ion, y ou’ ll use the c able with th e Mac
adapter to connect the camera to your Macintosh. If you have the Mac
Connectivity Kit, you’ll use the cable that came in the kit.

If you have the optional AC adapter, you can save on batter i es by using
the adapter whenev er you connect the camera to your Macintosh.

The universal AC adapter should be availa bl e w here you bought you r
PhotoPC. If not, you can order an AC adapter by calling EPSON
Accessories a t (800) 873-77 66 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, call
(800) GO-EPSON.

Follow these st eps to connect the camera:

1

Make sure the cam era is finished pro cessing (the green st andby
light is not flashin g). Turn off the came ra and shut down and t ur n
off your Macintosh.

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Locate the port cover on the sid e of the camer a. Press on the arrows
and slide the cover down to open it.

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If you’re using the cable in the Mac Connectivity Kit, line up the
arrow on the white end of the cable with the notch on the camera’s
serial port. Then insert the connector. Continue with step 5.

If you’re using the Ph ot oPC Mac version, you’l l h ave a short Mac
adapter cable in addition to the long PhotoPC cable. Connect the
smaller end of the long cable to the camera’s serial port as shown.

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If you’re using the Ph ot oPC cable that came wi t h th e camera,
connect it to the Mac adapter cable as shown, and tighten the
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Locate the modem port or printer port on the back of your
Macintosh, marked with thes e icons:

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With the arrow on the cable facing up, line up the cable connector
with the port on you r Macintosh. Then i nsert the connec t or.

7

Turn on the camera and your Macint os h. A frame appears around
the picture counter on the camera’s control panel.

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Line indicates that the camera is
connected to your Macintosh.

NOTE
When the camera is connected to your Macintosh, you can’t use any of
the control buttons or the shut ter butt on on the came ra. You ca n operate
the camera only through your Macintosh.

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Macintosh

modem port on
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PhotoPC Mac cable or
Mac adapter cable

The camera’s auto shut-off feature remains in effect when the camera is
connected to your Macintosh, but shut-off takes place after 5 minutes of
inactivity inst ead of 60 seconds. To tur n the camera back on, you can
slide the power sw i t ch off and on again, or you can use any of the
software camer a controls on your M acintosh, as explained in Chapter 5.

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Transferring Pictures to Your Macintosh

Once your camera and Macintosh are connected and turned on, you’re
ready to transfer your pictures. You can use the EasyPhoto software that
came with your PhotoPC Mac Version or in the Macintosh Connectivity
Kit. If you haven’t installed the software yet, do it now, following the
instructions on 1-5.

Before you start, open the Chooser and make sure AppleTalk is inactive.

NOTE
If you have questio ns or need help as you w ork with your softw are, you
can use the EasyPhot o G ui de or Tips on the Help menu.

Follow these step s t o transfer the picture s t o your Macintosh:

1

Double-click the EasyPhoto icon. The first time you use
EasyPhoto, you see the A dd Photos window and a new gallery,
“Untitled 1.” (If you have used EasyPhoto before, click the Add
Photos to Gallery butto n to see the Add Photos w in dow.)

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Click the PhotoPC button and click OK. Your pictures appear one­by-one in the Photo PC w i ndow.

Click below a picture to display the date and time when the picture was
taken. These are accurate only if you connected the camera to your
Macintosh and set the clock before taking the picture. (See page 5-2 for
instructions.)

If you see an error message, make sure AppleTalk is inactive, and
your port setting s are correct. See pa ge 6-3 for more information.

3

To transfer all pictures to your Macintosh, click Add All to Gallery.
To select pictures in di vidually, click each pic tu re you want to
transfer, and then click Add to Gallery. If you select a single
picture, EasyPhoto prompts you to name it. You don’t have to wait
for all the pictures to app ear before you start selecting pictur es to
transfer.

EasyPhoto displays its progress as it transfers and stores each
picture. Sma l l “thumbnail” versions of the images are added to th e
new gallery. EasyPhoto labels your pictures with the current date
and numbers them i n order. After the tr ansfer is finished, you can
double-click on a picture in the gallery to view it at full size.

NOTE
If the transfer pro cess seems too slow, try increasing y our port
speed. See pages 5-4 to 5-5 for more in fo rm ation.

4

Turn off the camera. The transfer process uses a lot of pow er, and
your batteries can run out quickly.

NOTE
Once you install EasyPhoto and the PhotoPC Plug-in, you can use any
program that su pports the Plug-in (s uch as Adobe

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Adobe Photo Deluxe) to transfer your pictur es. Select PhotoPC as the
source when you acq ui re an image. You will see th e PhotoPC window.
You may need to transfer your pictures individually or in small groups,
rather than all at onc e.

Erasing Pictures from Your Camera

After you have vie w ed your pictures and t ransferred them to your
Macintosh, yo u can era se them from your came ra. Mak e sure the ca mera
is turned on and connected to your Macintosh before you start. Then
follow these steps:

1

In the gallery, click Ad d Photos to Gallery. The Add Photos
window appears.

2

Click PhotoPC and click OK. The PhotoPC window appears.

3

From the PhotoPC window, click Erase All. EasyPhoto asks you to
confirm that you w ant to erase all the pictures in the camera.

4

Click Erase All. Your pictures disappear from the screen, and the
camera resets its counter to 0.

NOTE
You can also use the Erase button in the Camera Controls window
(shown on page 5-7) to erase pictures. After y ou di sconnect the camera
from your computer, you can use the erase button on the camera. See
2-9 for instructions.

If you want to close EasyPhoto now, see page 3-11. To use a picture in a
document, go to the next sectio n.

Using Pictures in Your Documents

When your pictur es are saved in a galler y, you can place them in your
documents. You can use your pictures in many different types of
software applications, such as word processors, presentation programs,
spreadsheets, database managers, page layout, and desktop publishing
packages.

If you want to change a picture before you insert it, you can open it in an
EasyPhoto Workshop window and crop, resize, rotate, or make other
kinds of enhancements.

For more inform ation about the EasyPhoto Workshop , see Chapter 4 or
use the EasyPhoto Gu ide or Tips.

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You can use three methods to add pictures to your documents:

❙ Copy and paste
❙ Drag and drop
❙ Importing.

Inserting a Picture with Copy and Paste

You can use this method to insert a picture in any Macintosh application.

Copying a picture from an
EasyPhoto gallery

NOTE
If your Macintosh has less than 16M B RAM, you may need to increase
your virtual mem ory setting and the mem o r y allocation for you r
application. See pages 6-3 to 6-4 for more information.

Follow these step s t o copy and paste a pictur e:

1

Make sure the pict ure you want to use is showing in the gallery on
your screen.

2

Click on the picture to s el ec t it an d choose Copy from the Edi t
menu, as shown below.

Alternativ ely, you can double-click on the picture to open it i n a
Workshop window. You may find that your pictures look better
when you copy them from the Workshop. When using a Workshop
window, you have t o choose Select All fr om the Edit menu before
you choose Copy.

3

Start your word processor or ot her applicatio n.

4

Open the document where you want to use the picture.

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Position the inser ti on point where you w ant to add the picture.

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Choose Paste (or Paste Special) from the Edit menu:

Pasting a picture into a word-processing document

A copy of the picture appears in your d ocument:

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give it a try. If it does n’ t w ork, you can use the copy and paste or
importing method.

Follow these steps t o dr ag and drop a picture into y our document:

1

Make sure the pict ure you want to use is showing in the gallery on
your screen.

2

Start your applicatio n.

3

Open the document where you want to u se the picture. Make sure
your screen display s bo th the document and galler y w i ndows, as
shown to the right.

4

Drag the picture from the gallery to your document. You see an
outline of the picture showing its size on the page.

Word 6.0 or PageMaker® 6.0. If you’re not sure,

5

Position the outline where you want the picture and release the
mouse button. In a f ew seconds, a copy of t he picture appears in
your document.

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Inserting a Picture by Importing

If your application can’t import a JPEG file, you need to change the
picture’s file type to PI CT. See 4-10 for instructions. Then follow these
steps:

NOTE
If your Macintosh has less than 16M B RAM, you may need to increase
your virtual me mo ry setting and th e me m ory allocatio n f or your
application. See pages 6-3 to 6-4 for mo re information.

1

Start your applicatio n.

2

Open the document where you want to u se the picture.

3

Position the insertion point where you want to place the picture.

4

Choose the Insert Picture command. The command may have a
different name in your application. It may appear on the File menu,
the Insert menu, or another menu.

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After you choose the command, you see a document selection
dialog box like the following:

5

Locate and select your picture.

6

Click the Insert button. The picture appears in your document.

Closing EasyPhoto

When you are finished working with your pictures, follow these steps to
close EasyPhoto:

1

Choose Quit from the Fil e m e nu. EasyPhoto asks if you want to
save the new gallery document.

2

Click Save. EasyPhoto then pr om pts you to name the ga l lery.

NOTE
The EasyPhoto Guide tells you how to use EasyPhoto with pictures
from other sour ces, such as scanne rs and photo CDs. Yo u can use
EasyPhoto to work with picture files in the following formats:

JPEG (read/write)

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PICT (read/write)

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BMP (read)

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TIFF (read)

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Photo CD (read)

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GIF (read)

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PhotoShop 2.5 (read)

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Type a name and click Save. The gallery is saved, and you can use
it to access your pictures whenever you want.

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and add visual impact to almost any kind of document with your photos.
To find out how to transfer pictures to your Macintosh and insert them in
your documents, s ee Chapter 3. You can also use the EasyPhoto Gui de
or Tips to get software instructions.

This chapter describes the following EasyPhoto activities:

❙ Using galleries
❙ Making changes with the Worksho p

sing your EasyPh ot o software, you can organize
your pictures in galleries, enhance the images with the Workshop,

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❙ Changing picture file information.

Working with Your Pictures

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4-1

Using Galleries

Click to edit title and caption

Click here for a tip

Caption:Colorful shops at Venice Beach, Cal ifornia

File:COURTYRD.JPG

Size: 87K
Media: Floppy Disk
Colors: Milllions

Dimensions: 640 pixels wide, 480 pixels high

Resolution: 144 dpi

Point here to display information

Gallery showing technical information card

When you transfer your pictures fro m the PhotoPC camera to your
Macintosh, they are stored in a gallery, shown on the right. Using the
slide show feature, you ca n tur n a ga lle ry into a slick presentation on
your screen.

You can easily rearrange the pictures in a gallery by clicking and
dragging. You ca n al so open several gal le ri es at once and drag
thumbnails from one to the other. This lets you organize your pictures by
subject matter, proj ect, or in any way you want.

Adding or Changing Picture Information

In addition to displaying small thumbnail versions of your pictures and
short titles, galleries store more detailed information abou t each image.

You can pause the mouse pointer on the picture’s title to display the
following information on a title card:

❙ Caption
❙ File name and location
❙ File size and media (hard disk drive, floppy disk, or CD).

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Working with Your Pictures

Press Option and point to the title to display th e fol l o wing additional
information ab out your picture:

❙ Number of colors
❙ Dimensions
❙ Resolution.

Follow these step s t o add a caption or change a picture’s title:

e

1

Click the photo to select it.

2

Click the Edit Photo Inf or m ation button on the toolbar. The Photo
Info window appears, as shown:

Finding a Picture

It’s easy to find a pi ct ure in one of your gal le ri es . You can search for a
picture using a word or phrase in its title or caption. You can even find a
picture that resembles another picture.

Follow these steps to search for pictures by words:

1

Choose Find Phot os by Words from the Gall er y menu. The
following dial og box appears:

Type title here

Type caption her

3

Type the text you want for the picture’s title or caption.

The same picture ma y have a different title and caption in anothe r
gallery.

4

Close the Photo Info wi ndow when you’re fini shed.

2

Type the word or phra se you’re looking for.

3

Under Where To Look, click In the Current Gallery or In All
Galleries.

4

Click OK. EasyPhoto displays a new gallery that contains all
pictures with your word or phrase in their title or caption.

Working with Your Pictures

Type search
text here

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4-3

Follow these steps to sear ch for pictures by example:

Show next slide and
pause

Play

Show previous
slide and pause

Pause

Stop

Repeat/ Play once
toggle

Click to hide
captions

1

Open the gallery that has the picture you want to use as an example.

2

Choose Find Photos by Example from the Gallery menu. A dialog
box like the follow i ng appears:

Drag until you see the
picture you want to use
as an example

3

Use the scroll bars to display the example photo.

4

Under Where To Look, click In the Current Gallery or In All
Galleries.

5

Click OK. EasyPhoto displays a new gallery with all pictures that
resemble the example picture.

Displaying a Gallery as a Slide Show

The Slide Show fea ture lets you presen t a s er ie s of pictures at full si ze
against a drama tic black background . Y ou can play the show
automatically or interactively with the Slide Show Controls.

1

Choose Display As Slide Show from the Galler y men u.

The gallery’s first picture appears full-size on the screen, with the
Slide Show Controls box in the lower-right corner:

2

Press Esc to quit the slide show and return to your desktop.

Use the EasyPhoto Guide if you n eed more in format io n or if you want to
customize the slide sho w.

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Working with Your Pictures

Making Changes with the Workshop

EasyPhoto’s Workshop let s you make the foll owing kinds of changes to
your pictures:

❙ Cropping
❙ Resizing
❙ Rotating
❙ Adjusting brightness and contrast
❙ Adjusting colors
❙ Removing red-eye

Select
Rectangle

Move

Select
Freehand

Zoom
In

Zoom
Out

Crop

Resize

Rotate

Adjust Brightness and
Contrast

Adjust Colors

Remove red-eye

❙ Cutting, copying, pasting, and flipping.

To open a picture in a Wor kshop window, doubl e- cl ick
its thumbnail in the gallery. Your picture appears in a Workshop window
like the one on the right.

If you need a closer l ook at your picture, y ou can use the zoom fe at ure.
Click the Zoom In button, and the n cl i ck on your picture. Click the
Zoom Out button, a nd t h en click on your pictu re again to return to your
original view.

NOTE
You can also use image editing software such as Adobe Photoshop to
enhance or modify your pi ct ures.

Working with Your Pictures

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Cropping

You can crop your pictures by selecting either a rectangular area or a
freehand area to keep; everything outside of the area is cut away. Follow
these steps:

1

Click either the Selec t Re ct angle button or the Sele ct Freehand
button.

2

Drag the mouse to en close the area yo u wa nt to keep. A dotted line
appears around the selected area.

3

Click the C rop button. EasyPhoto deletes ever ything outside of the
selected area.

Resizing

When you change the s iz e of your picture, EasyPh ot o automatically
keeps the original proportions and resolution. Your picture retains its
high quality and is never distorted. F ol low these steps:

1

Click the Resize button . Arrows appear in the corn ers of your
picture and your po in ter becomes a resize tool.

2

Drag the resize tool to change your picture’s size. Length and width
information is displayed in the lower left corner of the window as
you work.

3

Release the mous e button when the pic ture is the size you want.

4

Click another button or press Esc when you’re finished.

NOTE
You can also use your word processor or other software to change the
size of a picture af te r you import it.

Rotating

You can rotate your picture and tilt it at any angle you want. Follow
these steps:

1

Click the Rotate button. Curved arrows appear around your picture
and your pointer be comes a rotate tool .

2

Drag the rotate tool to turn your picture. Rotation information is
displayed in the lower left corner of the window as you work.

3

Release the mouse bu tton when the picture is rotated the way you
want it.

4

Click another button or press Esc when you’re finished.

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Working with Your Pictures

Adjusting Brightness and Contrast

Changing the br i g htness of a picture lets you make it l i ghter or darker;
changing the contrast adjusts the difference between the picture’s light
and dark areas. Follow these steps:

1

Click the Brightness an d Contrast button. You see a window like
the one to the right:

.

Drag to see a
different part
of the picture
in the windows

3

When you’re don e, click OK to keep you r changes and close th e
Brightness/Contrast window.

Adjusting Colors

You can change the way your picture lo oks by adjusting the intensity
and relationship of the three primary colors on your screen: red, green,
and blue. Follow these steps:

1

Click the Adjust Color button. You see a window like the one
below:

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Drag to
adjust
brightness

2

Drag the sliders to make the adjustments you want. The After
sample shows you the results of your changes.

Drag to
adjust
contrast

Drag to see a
different part of
your picture in
the windows

Drag to adjust
colors

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2

Drag the sliders t o change the red, green, and blue colors in y our
picture. The Afte r sample shows you t he results of your changes.

3

Click OK to save your ch anges to the picture.

NOTE
If you want to change the colors, brightness, or contrast in only one part
of your picture, select that part before you make the adjustment.

Removing Re d-Eye

When you take flas h pictures of faces, som etimes people’s eyes appear
red. Follow these steps to fix the red-eye problem:

1

Click the Select Freehand button.

2

Drag the mouse to select the eye area.

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Working with Your Pictures

3

Click the Remove Red-Eye button. You see a window like the one
below:

Drag to fix
red-eye

❙

Choose Cut from the Edit menu to remove a selected area. A white
“hole” appears where you made the cut. EasyPhoto places the cut­out area on the Clipboard.

❙

Choose Copy from the Edi t menu to place a copy of th e se lected
area (or the entire picture if there is no se le ction) on the Clipboard.
The original picture is not affected.

❙

Choose Paste from th e Edit menu to paste an image from the
Clipboard into another picture.

❙

From the Edit menu, c hoose Flip Horizontal to flip your picture
from left to right or Flip Vertical to flip it from top to bottom.

4

Drag the slider until the eyes look normal in the After sample.

5

Click OK to save your changes to the pict ure.

Cutting, Copying, Pasting, and Flipping

You can choose Cut, Copy, or Paste from the Edit menu to take a
selected part of one picture and add it to another picture. You can also
“reverse” your picture or turn it into a mirror image.

Saving and Printing Your Pictures

When you’re fi nishe d wor king with yo ur pi ctur e in th e Ph oto Work sho p,
you should save it . Then you can plac e i t in one of your documen t s or
just print it out.

❙

Choose Save from the File menu to save your picture.

❙

Choose Print from the File menu to print your picture. You can also
use a gallery’s menu to print out all the thumbnails.

Working with Your Pictures

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Changing Picture File Information

When you work with EasyPhoto, you don’t need to keep track of your
picture files. EasyPhoto does it for y ou. H owever, you can ch ange a
picture’s file name, file type, or move it to a new folder if you want.
Follow these steps:

1

In a Workshop window, choose Save Photo As from the File menu.
A dialog box like the one to the right appears.

EasyPhoto names your picture files according to the d ate and order
in which they were transferred from the camera. The original file
type is JPEG, which provides high image quality in small,
compressed files.

EasyPhoto
automaticallysa
ves your
pictures in this
folder

Type the file
name here

2

Choose a new folder or di sk, if you want.

3

Choose the file type: either JPEG or PICT. PI CT files ar e larger (in
bytes) than JPEG files, but you can insert or import them into most
Macintosh software applications.

4

Type a name for the file in the Save Phot o A s box.

5

Click Save. EasyPhoto saves a copy of your picture with the new
information.

EasyPhoto puts a t hum bnail for the new pi cture in the current gallery.
You have two cop ie s of the picture: one wi th the new file information
and one with the original file information. You can delete the original if
you don’t need it.

NOTE
See the EasyPhoto Guide in the Help menu if you want to change the
folder where your pictures are automatically saved.

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Working with Your Pictures

5

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take pictures by controlling t he camera directly from yo ur
Macintosh. T hi s chapter describes the following:

❙ Getting ready to use ad vanced features
❙ Setting the clock

Using Advanced Features

hen PhotoPC is connec t ed t o your Macintosh, you
can customize se veral of the camera’ s set tings. You can also

2

Turn on both the camera and your Macintosh system.

3

Double-click the PhotoPC Settings icon, shown below, in the
PhotoPC software folder.

❙ Setting auto shut-off
❙ Setting the shutter spe ed
❙ Adjusting port settings
❙ Taking pictures from your Macintosh.

Getting Ready to Use Advanced Features

You use the PhotoPC Set t ings software to work with advanced feat ures.
Follow these steps to get started:

1

Connect the camera to your Macintosh as described in Chapter 3.

The Camera Controls w i ndow appears, as show n on page 5-2.

Using Advanced Features

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You can switch betw ee n Setup and Controls by c licking on the buttons.

NOTE
You can also access the Camera Controls windows from the
PhotoPC screen. Click the Camera Options button.

Drag to customize auto shut-off

Click to change date and time, if necessary

Setting the Clock

If you set the clock, PhotoPC automatically records the correct date and
time of your pictures. When you tra nsfe r the pictu res fro m the camer a to
your Macintosh , y ou can see exactly when each shot was taken.

In order to have the time and date re corded , you ne ed to s et the camera ’s
clock from your Macintosh.

NOTE
After you set it, the PhotoPC clock keeps time accurately until you
replace the batteries; at that point you need to connect the camera to
your Macintos h and reset the cloc k.

Follow these steps to set the camera’s clock:

1

Connect the camera to your Macintosh and open the Camera
Controls window as described on page 5-1.

The Date/Time box shows the current values in your camera’s
internal clock. Use the arrow buttons to change these values if
necessary.

2

Click OK. EasyPhoto updates the date and time in your camera.

5-2

Using Advanced Features

Setting Auto Shut-off

PhotoPC’s power-saving feature automatically shuts off the camera if
you wait more than 60 seconds befo re taking a picture.

You can adjust this time period by connecti ng t he came ra to your
Macintosh and using PhotoPC Settings. Follow these steps:

1

Connect the camera to your Macintosh as described in Chapter 3
and open the Setup window as described on page 5-1.

The Auto Shut-off sl ider is set to 1 minute , as s hown on page 5-2.

2

Drag the slider to th e left to reduce the time peri od, or to the right to
increase it.

As you move the slider, the screen shows the number of minutes.
You can select from 0 to 5 minutes.

If you select 0, the camera shu ts off immediately after your picture
is captured an d saved to memory. Whe n you turn it back on, you
have just 30 seconds to take a picture after the standby light stops
flashing.

3

When you are finished, click OK.

NOTE
Auto Shut-off occur s after 5 minutes when the cam era is connected to
your Macintosh. Y ou c an’t change this time per io d.

Setting the Shutter Speed

When the camera is connected to your Macintosh, you can use PhotoPC
Settings to adjust the shutter speed. Slower shutter speeds allow more
light to strike the lens; faster speed s al l ow you to take “stop-action”
pictures of moving subjects.

while the camera is co nnected to your Macint osh.

The factory shutter speed is Auto, which means that PhotoPC
automatically adju sts the shutter speed based on the amoun t of lig ht
available. You will probably want to use this setting most of the time,
unless you are planni ng to take stop-action pictures or use special
lighting effects.

NOTE
When you adjust t he shutter speed manually, you can’t use the
auto flash setting. To take a picture with the flash, you need to use the
forced flash setting. See page 2-5 for more information.

Shutter speed settings remai n in ef fec t only

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Using Advanced Features

5-3

To set the shutter speed, follow these steps:

1

Connect the camera to your Macintosh as described in Chapter 3
and open the Setup window as described on page 5-1.

The Shutter Speed slider is set to Auto.

2

Drag the slider to the left to reduce the shutte r speed, or to the right
to increase the sh ut te r speed. The shutter speed range is from 1/30
second to 1/10,000 second.

3

When you are finis h ed, click OK.

Adjusting Port Settings

You can use PhotoP C Set t i ngs to adjust the computer connection for
PhotoPC. You need to adjust these settings if yo u see an error message
when you connect the camera. You may also want to experiment with
the speed setting to d ec re ase the time it takes to tr an sfer pictures to your
Macintosh.

Drag to set shutter speed

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Using Advanced Features

Click to change speed for
transferring pictures

Click to change port for camera
connection

Change the Port setting only if you want to use a different port f o r the
camera or you get an err or m essage. When you change the Port setting,
you lose the connection between the camera and your Macintosh.

Follow these steps t o se t t he port and speed for your Phot oPC
connection:

1

Connect the camera to your Macintosh as described in Chapter 3
and open the Setup window as described on page 5-1. The
Computer Connecti on box shows the current port settings.

2

Click the arrow to change the Port setting. You can select the
modem port or the printer port.

3

Click the arrow to change the Speed setting.

4

When you are finis h ed, click OK.

NOTE
EasyPhoto automat i cally chooses a speed t hat works with most
Macintosh comp uters. You can experiment to choose th e f astest speed
that works on your system. The following settings are avaliable:

9600

❙

19,200

❙

38,400

❙

57,600

❙

Increasing the port speed allows you to transfer pictures from the
camera to your Macintosh much faster. Your batteries will last longer
too.

Taking Pictures from Your Macintosh

When the camera is connected to yo ur Macintosh, you can t ake pictures
and use PhotoPC features through the software on your Macintosh. The
only control you can use on the camera itself is the power sw i t ch.

When you take pictures from your M aci ntosh, you can see e ach image
on your screen before you capture it. This “live preview” feature works
somewhat like a video camera, except that the image moves more
slowly. Live preview is especially helpful when you are using a close-up
lens.

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Using Advanced Features

5-5

NOTE
Taking pictures from your Macintosh with liv e preview uses a lot of
battery power. If you don’t have the PhotoPC AC adapter, you may want
to buy it. See Appendix A for more information about obtaining and
using the AC adapter.

The Auto Shut-off feature remains in effect when the camera is
connected to your Macintosh (except w h en you use live previ ew ).
However, the camera is shu t off afte r 5 minu tes of in acti vity. To turn the
camera back on, sl i de the power switch of f and on again.

Follow these steps to take pictures from your Macintosh:

1

Connect the camera to your Macintosh as described in Chapter 3.

2

Position the camera so that it faces the subject. Using a tripod gives
you maximum flexibility in setting up your shots.

3

Turn on both the camer a and your Macintosh system.

4

Double-click the EasyPhoto icon. A gallery appears.

5

Click the Add Photos to Gal lery but t on. The PhotoPC screen
appears.

6

Click the Camera Options button. The Camera Controls window
appears, as show n on page 5-7.

7

Click Show Live Preview to display your image in the viewfinder
window.

You can move or tilt the camera until you see the image you want
to capture in the window. The image is updated every three
seconds.

5-6

Using Advanced Features

You can click the b ut to n s on your screen to set the resolution, flash,
timer, and erase fe atures, just as you u se the buttons on the ca mera. The
control panel on your screen displays the same information as the
control panel on the camera. For more informat ion about the control
panel, see Chapter 2.

Snapping the Shutter

To snap the shutter from your Macintosh, simply click the Take Picture
button. The green standby light flashe s and the camera bee ps . When the
standby li ght stops flash i ng, the image is saved and you can shoo t
another picture.

NOTE
You can’t turn off the camera when you’re using live preview. Click
Show Live Preview to turn off the live preview feature, and then turn off
the camera.

set resolution

set timer

erase

control panel

set flash

viewfinder window

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5-7

5-8

Using Advanced Features

6

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

our PhotoPC is easy to t ake care of, and any
problems you may ha ve are easy to solve. This chapter covers

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the following:

❙ Caring for the camera
❙ Solving camera problems
❙ Solving picture problems.

If you can’t solve a problem after checking the solutions in this
chapter, see page 3 of the Introduction for informatio n on w here to
get help.

Caring for the Camera

Your PhotoPC camer a requires only the mos t b as ic car e. Bef ore you
do any maintenance procedures on the camera, be sure to read the
Safety Instructions in the Introduction.

Then follow these guidelines:

❙ Use a clean, dry cloth to keep the camera free of dust.
❙ Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
❙ To clean the lens, first blow off any loose dust or dirt. Then breathe

on the lens and wipe off all moisture with a soft, lint-free cloth or
lens cleaning tissue.

❙ To avoid scratching the lens, don’t press too hard.
❙ Keep the lens covered (power switched off) when you’re not using

the camera.

❙ If necessary, clean the battery cont act s with a dry cloth.

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6

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Don’t store the camera in the following locations:

You can’t take a picture with the camera.

❙ Where it is expos ed t o di rect sunlight, for example, on a car

dashboard

❙ Near sources of bright light or high humidity
❙ Near heat source s or in a closed car
❙ In areas with excessive dirt or dust
❙ Where it is expos ed t o st rong vibrations or m agnetic fields.

Solving Camera and System Problems

Before you call for help, check this list of problem s a nd possible
solutions.

The camera has no power.

❙ Check the power switch and make sure the camera is turned on.
❙ The camera may have shut off automatically. Slide the power

switch off and t hen on.

❙ Check the batteries and make sure they are installed correctly.

Replace the batteries if necessary, following the instructions on 3.

❙ If you are using the AC adapter, make sur e i t i s pl ugged into a

working outlet.

❙ The camera may have shut off automatically. When you press the

shutter button, the camera turns on. You have to press the button
again to take a picture.

❙ The flash may be recharging. Wait until you see the green standby

light, and try again.

❙ The camera may be full. Check the picture counter on the cont rol

panel. Erase a picture using the erase button, or transfer the pictures
to your Macinto sh and then erase them. See Chapter 3 for
information about transferring your pictures and erasing them with
your Macintosh.

❙ The camera may be connected to your Macintosh. When it’s

connected, you ca n’ t us e a ny of the controls on the ca m er a i ts el f .
See 5 for instructions on taking pictu res from your Maci nt osh.

The flash doesn’t work.

❙ Make sure the flash setting is either automatic or forced flash as

described on page 5.

❙ Check the batteries and make sure they are installed correctly.

Replace the batterie s i f ne cessary, following t he instructions on 3.

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You get an error message when you try to transfer your pictures from the
camera to your Macintosh.

Your pictures transfer too slowly from the camera to your Macintosh,
and the transfe r process uses up you r batteries too quickly.

❙ Make sure the ca bl e i s connected correc tl y, as described on 1.
❙ Make sure the camera is turned on and the batteries have enough

power.

❙ Open the Chooser (or Network Control Panel) and make sure

AppleTalk is inactive.

❙ Check the computer connection s ettings in your Ph otoPC softwa re.

You may need to change t he settings for the Port and Speed as
described on pag e 4.

❙ If you’re using a PowerBook Duo,™ open the PowerBook Setup

Control Panel and make sure it’s s et to Standard mode. Then restar t
your Macintosh.

❙ Try increasing your port spe ed. Using your PhotoPC Setting s

software, you can choose the fastest speed that works on your
Macintosh, up to 57,600 baud. See pag es 5-4 to 5-5 for more
information.

You are unable to copy and paste or impor t y our photo into a docum ent.

❙ Try increasing your vi rt ual memory. For example, if you have

8MB RAM, increase your virtual memory t o 16MB. You can do
this in the Memory Control Panel.

❙ Increase the memory allocation for your word processor or other

software by following these steps:

1

Click the software icon to select it.

2

Choose Get Info from the File menu to find the application’s
memory allocation settings.

3

Increase the memory to 4000K or 5000K.

❙ Try turning off any extensions that are unecessary. Certain

extensions might conflict with either of the software applications.

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See your Macintos h documentation or o nline help for more
information on changing memory settings and turning off
extensions.

Solving Picture Problems

If you’re not satisfied with the pictu re s you get from PhotoPC, you may
need to adjust som e of the camera settings. Or maybe you need to brush
up on your phot ography techniques. Read t he suggestion s l i sted below
and give them a try.

Your pictures displ a y poor image quality on the screen or when you
print them out.

❙ PhotoPC captures images in 24-bit color (millions of colors ). Y our

pictures do not display maximum image quality if your monitor or
your Macintosh’s video capability does n’t support at least
thousands of co lo rs. You may need to up grade your system t o
achieve the best possible image quality.

❙ If your pictures look better on the screen than when you print them

out, you may need to upgrade your printer. An EPSON color ink jet
printer, for example, provides excellent image quality.

Your picture is bl ur ry or out of focus.

❙ Make sure your subject is within the camera’s range. You should

be at least 2 feet aw ay to take a picture without the flash, and 3 t o
10 feet away to take a picture with the fl ash.

❙ Make sure you ho ld th e camera steady unti l y ou hear the beep.
❙ Make sure your subje ct is n’ t moving. If you want to photograph a

moving subject, try increasing the shutter speed. For information
about changing the shutter speed, see 3.

❙ Make sure your flash setting is eit he r automatic or forced flash , as

described on page 5.

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Your picture is too dar k ( underexposed).

❙ You may need to use th e flash. Make sure the flash setti ng is either

automatic or forced flash, as descri bed on page 5.

❙ Use EasyPhoto or another image editing program to adjust the

picture’s brightness and contrast. See
7 for instructions.

❙ If you’re using th e fla sh, ma ke sur e yo ur s ubject is with in th e ra nge

of 3 to 10 feet.

❙ Use EasyPhoto or another image editing program to adjust the

picture’s brightnes s and contrast. See
7 for instruct ions.

Your picture i s t oo light (overexposed).

❙ If you’re using the forced flash setting, it may be too bright. Try

setting the flash to auto 5.

❙ The camera’s light sensor may be covered or dirty. Make sure

you’re not blocking i t wh en you take pictures. You may need to
clean it with a soft, dry cloth.

❙ If you’re facing a bright light source, you may need to shoo t your

picture from a diff er ent angle.

❙ If you’re taking pictures in the snow or at the beach on a sunny day,

you may need to use an ND filter. A 37 mm ND-4 camcorder filter
should work in most cases.

Part of your picture is m is si ng.

❙ Make sure you’re not blocking the le ns with your finger, ha nd

strap, clothing, or other object.

A horizontal or vertical red line appears on your pictu re .

❙ Red lines are caused by glare. Avoid photographing very shiny

surfaces that re fl ect a glare of light into your lens.

❙ In very bright light, you may need to use an ND filter to avoid

glare. Try a 37 mm ND-4 camcorder filter.

The wrong date and/o r t ime are displayed on you r pictures.

❙ You need to connect the camera to your Macintosh and reset the

camera’s clock. See 2 for instructions. Whenever you ch ange the
camera’s batteries you need to reset the clock.

The colors in your picture don’t look ri ght.

❙ When you take pictures under certai n artificial lightin g conditions,

the colors may be slig ht l y di st orted. You can use EasyPhoto to
adjust the colors. See 7 for instructions.

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Your pictures don’t look as good as they used t o.

❙ Your camera’s len s m ay be dirty or dusty. Try cleaning it as

described on pag e 1.

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P

Using Optional Accessories

hotoPC’s flexibility allows you to use it

with a variety of op tions. You can increase the camera’s
storage capacity by installing a 2MB or 4MB PhotoSpan
module. To help you sa ve battery power, particularly when
transferring pictures to your Macintosh, you can use the optional AC
adapter.

The PhotoSpan m odule and AC adapter should be availabl e wh ere
you bought your Phot oPC. You can also order th em from EPSON
Accessories at [phone] (U.S. s al es onl y). In Canada, call
(800) GO-EPSON.

For close-ups, wide-angle pictures, and special effects, you can use
any standard 37 mm vide o camcorder lens or filte r. See page A -5 for
recommendati ons and ordering information.

memory

™

This chapter inc lu d es the following inst ructions:

❙ Expanding your PhotoPC Memory
❙ Installing the PhotoSpan memory modules
❙ Using the universal AC adapter
❙ Using optional lenses.

Expanding Your PhotoPC Memory

PhotoPC comes with 1MB of internal memory, which holds up to 16
pictures at high resolution or 32 pictures at standard resolution. You can
increase the camera’s capacity by installing a 2MB or 4MB PhotoSpan
external memory module (f lash memory boa rd), as desc ribed in the table
on page A-2.

Using Optional Accessories

A-1

A

B

:

memory socket
cover tabs

PhotoPC capacity

Number of photos

At high resolution 16 48 80

At standard resolution 32 96 160

1MB internal
memory

With 2MB
PhotoSpan
A882401

With 4MB
PhotoSpan
A882411

CAUTION
Once you install a PhotoSpan module, yo u can’t remove it. Make sure
you think about your future needs before you decide whether to install
the 2MB module or the 4MB module.

Installing PhotoSpan Memory Modules

Before you install a PhotoSpan module, make sure you erase all pictures
in the camera and turn it off.

CAUTION
PhotoSpan modules are sensitive to static electricity and easily
damaged. Be sure you ground yourself by touching a metal object before
you handle the modul e, and never touch the module’s metallic area.

Follow these steps to install a PhotoSpan module:

1

Open the battery compartment an d re mov e the bat teries as
described on page 1-3.

2

Place the camer a on end to access the memory socket cov er tabs.

3

Press down on the tabs with your thumbs and carefully pull the
socket cover away from the camer a.

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Using Optional Accessories

4

Position the module so that the notch is aligned with the rounded
corner of the socket.

rounded corner

notch

7

Place the socket cover on the camera body and press down until it
snaps into place.

5

Slide the module into the socket at an angle as shown, pressing
along the edge until it clicks into place.

6

Press down on the module until it snaps into the retaining clips at
the sides of the sock et.

retaining clip

8

Replace the batteries in the battery compartment and replace the
battery cove r as described on pag e 1-3.

When you take your next pi ct ure, the pictures rema in i ng number on the
control panel shows your camera’s expanded capacity.

With expanded memory, you may notice a delay between the time you
press the shutter butt on an d when the camera be eps. Yo u can red uce this
delay by pressing the button down hal f w ay, holdi ng it unti l you’re ready
to take the picture , and then pressing it down the rest of the way.

Using Optional Accessories

A-3

A

B

Using the Universal AC Adapter

The Universal AC ad apter (A883021) allow s you to connect your
camera to a standard electrical outl et. This is especially useful when you
are transferring pictures and operating the camera from your Macintosh.
The adapter powers the camera, but does not charge the batteries.

WARNING

Use only the adapte r designed for PhotoPC . Us ing any other

❙

adapter may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury.

Do not alter the plug o n th e power cable, and do not use the

❙

adapter for any pu rpose other than powering your PhotoPC.

If the power cable plug doesn’t fit your outlet, use a power

❙

cable. with a plug that fits.

1

Locate the port cover on the side of the camera. Press on the arrows
and slide the cove r down to open it.

arrows

TITLE

Cam3-01.eps

2

Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the camera.

To avoid losing any images or settings, make sure the camera is finished
processing and tur ned off before you co nnect or disconnec t the AC
adapter. Then fo l low these steps:

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

Documentation Department
20770 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503
[phone]

TITLE

DATE

DRAWN BY

Cam3-02.eps
6/26/95

DC port

3

Plug the end of the power cable into the adapter.

4

Connect the other end of th e power cable to an electrical outlet.

them. See
page 5-5 for more information about taking pictures from your
Macintosh.

Using Optional Lenses

Although you can use any standard 37 mm video camcorder lens or filter
with PhotoPC, lenses m anufactured by Tiffen ar e recommended. Call
DC Pro at [phone] for ordering information.

To attach a lens, screw it onto the camer a as shown below.

When you use a close- up lens, the viewfinder does not give you an
accurate image of your picture. The best way to take close-up pictures is
by connecting the camera to your Maci ntosh. You can use t he l ive
preview feature t o see your images on the screen before you capture

CAUTION
Handle the camera carefully an d avoid jarr ing it when using an optional
lens.

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B

Specifications

Physical Dimensions

Width 6.5 in. (166 mm)

Height 3.5 in. (88 mm)

Depth 1.9 in. (47 mm)

Weight
(without batteries)

11 oz. (310 g)

Power

Sources 4 AA batteries (single-use alkaline, single-

use lithium, or rechargeable Ni-Cad)

Optional universal AC adapter (A883021)

Consumption Approximately 100 mi ll iwa tt

at power-on

Approximately 4 W during im age
processing

Maximum 12 W during flash disc ha rge

Specifications

A
B

B-1

Technical Photographic

Product type CCD (charge coupled de vi ce)

Image size 640 × 480 pixels

Bit depth 16 milli on c olors, 24-bit

Serial interface 8-pin DIN (came r a);

Internal memory 1MB flash memory

Optional expansion
memory

still frame cam era

(high resoluti on)

320 × 240 pixels
(standard resolution)

8-pin DIN (Macintosh)

(Cable adapte r for RS-232C interface in
PhotoPC Mac version)

2MB (0.5MB flash memo ry × 4 chips)

4MB (0.5MB flash memo ry × 8 chips)

Lens f = 6 mm (equivalent to a 43 mm lens on a

35 mm camera)

Range 2 ft (60 cm) to infinity

Exposure Equivalent to ISO 130

Shutter Automatic electronic shutter ,

1/30 to 1/10,000 second

Viewfinder Optical

Aperture f5.6

Flash modes Auto, forced flash, off

Flash range 3 ft to 10 ft (1 m to 3 m)

B-2

Specifications

Index

A

AC Adapter, universal, A-4
Accessories (optional), Intro-2, A-1–5
Adding picture informat i on, 4-2
Adjusting

brightness and contrast, 4-7
colors, 4-8
port settings, 5-4
settings

flash, 2-5
resolution, 2-6
timer, 2-8

Advanced features

adjusting port settings, 5-4
getting ready to use, 5-1
setting auto shut-off, 5-3
setting clock, 5-2
setting shutter speed, 5-3

taking pictures from your computer, 5-5
Attaching the hand strap, 1-5
Auto flash setting, 2-5
Auto shut-off, 2-2, 3-3, 5-6

B

Batteries

handling, 1-4
installing, 1-3

power levels, 2-3
BBS Download Service (EPSON), Intro-3
Brightness, adjusting, 4-7

C

Camera

maintenance, 6-1

problems, 6-2
Changing file information, 4-10
Changing picture information, 4-2
Changing pi ctures using Photo Workshop, 4-5
Checking battery icon, 2-3
Clipboard, 4-9
Clock, setting, 5-2
Close-up lens, A-5
Closing Easy Photo, 3-11
Colors, adjusting, 4-8
CompuServe (Epson America Forum ), Intro-4

A
B

Index 1

Connecting camera to computer, 3-1
Contrast, adjusting, 4-7
Control panel, 2-2
Copying image to clipboard, 4-9
Cropping pictures, 4-6
Customer support services, Intro-3
Cutting part of pict ur e, 4-9

D

Displaying gallery as slide show, 4-4
Documents, usin g pictures in, 3-6

E

EasyPhoto

closing, 3-11
installing, 1-5
making changes with Photo Workshop, 4-5
organizing pictures, 4-1
using advanced fea tu re s, 5-1

EasyTouch control panel, 2-2
EPSON

customer suppor t services, Intro-3
Download Service (BBS), Intro-4
Epson America Forum on CompuServe, Intro-4
Internet FTP Site, Intro-4

World Wide Web, Intro- 3
Erasing picture, 2-9, 3-6
Expanding memory, A-1

F

Features, Intro-2, 1-2
File information, changing, 4-10
Finding pict ure in a galle ry, 4-3
Flash setti ng s, 2-5
Flipping picture, 4-9
FTP Site, Intro-4

G

Galleries

displaying as slide show, 4-4
using, 4-2

Getting help, Intro-3

H

Hand strap, attaching, 1-5
Handling batterie s, 1-4
Help, EPSON, Intro-3
High resolution setting, 2-6

I

Inserting picture into document

importing, 3-10
using copy and paste, 3-7
using drag and drop , 3-9

Installing

batteries, 1-3
EasyPhoto softw are, 1-5
memory modules, A-2

Internet FTP site, Intro-4

2

Index

L

Lens, using, A-5
Live preview, 5-6

M

Maintenance

cleaning, 6-1

storage, 6-2

O

Online support, Intro-3
Optional lenses, A-5
Organizing your pict ures, 4-2

P

Pasting image from clipboard, 4-9
Photo Workshop, 4-5–9
PhotoPC

accessories, Intro-2, A-1–5

advanced featu re s, 5-1

capacity, A-1

connecting camera to computer, 3-1

features, Intro-2

how to take pictures, 2-1

maintenance, 6-1

options

AC adapter, A-4
adding memory, A-1
lens, A-5

problems and soluti ons, 6-2

registration car d, Intro-5
removing the plastic film, 1-5
safety instructions, Intro-5
specifications, B-1–2

system requirements, Intro-2
PhotoSpan mem or y m odule, A-1–2
Picture counters, 2-9
Picture information, 4-2
Pictures

adding or changing information, 4-2

copying to clipboar d, 4-9

cutting, 4-9

editing, 4-5–9

erasing, 2-9, 3-6

files, 4-10

finding

by resemblance, 4-4

by words, 4-3
flipping, 4-9
in galleries, 4-2–5
inserting in docume nt s, 3-6–10
organizing, 4-2
pasting from clipboard, 4-9
printing, 4-9
problems, 6-3
rotating, 4-7
saving, 4-9
taking, 2-3–8

Plastic film, removing, 1-5
Plug-in, 1-6, 3-6
Port settings, 5-4

A
B

Index

3

Printing, 4-9
Problems, 6-2

R

Recording time and date, 5-2
Registering PhotoP C, Int ro -5
Removing red-eye, 4-8
Removing plastic film, 1-5
Resizing pictures, 4-6
Resolution settings (high and standard), 2-6
Rotating pictures, 4-7

S

Safety instructions, Intro-5
Saving pictures, 4-9
Searching for pictures

by resemblance, 4-4
by words, 4-3

Setting

auto shut-off, 5-3
clock, 5-2
flash, 2-5
port and speed, 5-4
resolution, 2-6
shutter speed, 5-3

timer, 2-8
Show live preview, 5-6
Shutter speed, 5-3
Slide show feature, 4-4

Snapping shutter

from your computer, 5-7

on camera, 2-3
Specifications, B-1–2
Standard resolution setting, 2-6
Support, Intro-3–5

T

Taking pictures

from computer, 5-5

outdoors, 2-4

snapping shutte r, 2-3

with timer, 2-8
Technical Suppor t, Intro-3–5
Timer settings, 2-8
Transferring pictures to computer, 3-4
Troubleshooting, 6-2
Turning camera on and off, 2-2

U

Universal AC adapter, A-4

W

World Wide Web, Intro-3

Z

Zoom feature, 4-5

4

Index