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EPSON PC2100Z Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
Digital Still Camera
EPSON PhotoPC 2100Z
SEDC01002
Notice
All efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, SEIKO EPSON would greatly appreciate being informed of them.
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
The above not withstanding SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION can assume no responsibility for any errors in this manual or the consequences thereof.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
Copyright © 2001 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. Imaging & Information Product Division TPCS Quality Assurance Department
PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by
DANGER Headings.
WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.
WARNING
1.
REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND SOURCE IC OR OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR COULD VOID THE WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.
About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.
Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of the product.
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and assembling the product.
CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing the product.
APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference:
• Connector pin assignments
• Electric circuit boards components layout
• Electrical circuit boards schematics
• Exploded diagram & Parts List
Symbols Used in this Manual
Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide ad ditional information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
C A U T I O N
C H E C K
P O I N T
W A R N I N G
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of, equipment.
May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may also provide additional information that is related to a specific subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous action.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.
Revision Status
Revision Date of Issue Description
A October 15, 2001 First release B November 12,2001 "Optics" on page -6: Revise the specification.
"Shooting Mode" on page -7 : Revise the specification. "Shooting Operation" on page -10 : Revise the specification. "Playback Mode Functions" on page -11 : Revise the specification. "Beep Sound Specifications" on page -12 : Revise the specification. "Miscellaneous (Abnormal Operation)" on page -15 : Revise the specification. "LED Indications" on page -16 : Revise the specification. "Lens Extending and Retracting Control" on page -19 : Revise the specification. Table 1-14 on page 20 : Revise the specification. Table 1-15 on page 21 : Revise the specification. "Processing Time" on page -23 : Revise the specification. "Accessories" on page -31 : Revise the specification. "Option" on page -32 : Revise the specification. "Tools" on page -48 : Revise the CAUTION and change Serial cable name and parts code. Table 5-1 on page 60 : Revise the table. "Adjustment Programs" on page -61: Revise the Caution. "Tools" on page -61 : Change Serial cable name and parts code. Table 5-3 on page 61: Revise the table. "LCD (Brightness) Adjustment" on page -65 : Add the Serial cable parts code. "USB ID Writing" on page -71 : Correct error. "Front Cover Removal" on page -51: Delete the lubrication in the Check point. "Battery Box Removal" on page -56 : Delete the lubrication in the Check point. "Maintenance" : Delete the lubrication.
C November 30,2001 "LCD (Brightness) Adjustment" on page -65 : Add the CAUTION and revise the adjustment procedure.
"USB ID Writing" on page -71 : Error correction.
D February 20,2002 "Adjustment Programs" on page -61: Revise the CAUTION.
"Installation" on page -64 : Revise the procedure. "BC (Battery Check) Compensation Value Writing" on page -64: Revise the CAUTION.
E
November 5,2002
Table 5-1 on page 60, Table 5-2 on page 61, Table 5-3 on page 61: White defect compensation is inclued in CCD Gain Adjsutment.
"CCD Gain Adjustment, Shutter Compensation Black Defect Writing and White defect compensation" on page -67: White defect compensation is inclued in CCD Gain Adjsutment.
Chapter 1 Product Description
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Exterior View ...................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Dimensions and Weight ........................................................... .................... 5
1.3 Functional Specifications ................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Image Data ................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Optics ........................................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 Shooting Mode ............................................................................................. 7
1.3.3.1 Shooting Functions .............................................................................. 7
1.3.3.2 Shooting Operation ............................................................................ 10
1.3.4 Playback Mode Functions .......................................................................... 11
1.3.5 Setup Mode Functions ............................................................................... 12
1.3.5.1 Beep Sound Specifications ................................................................ 12
1.3.6 Communication with PC ............................................................................ 13
1.3.7 Memory ...................................................................................................... 14
1.3.8 Built-in Clock ............................................................................................ 14
1.3.9 Detection of Battery Status ........................................................................ 14
1.3.10 Miscellaneous (Abnormal Operation) ..................................................... 15
1.3.11 Indication ................................................................................................. 15
1.3.11.1 Overview ............................. ............................................................ 15
1.3.11.2 LED Indications .............................................................................. 16
1.3.11.3 Shooting Status Display on Color LCD .......................................... 17
1.3.12 Switches and Buttons ............................................................................... 18
1.3.12.1 Switches and Buttons .............................. ........................................ 18
1.3.12.2 Locations of Switches and Buttons ................................................. 18
1.3.13 Lens Extending and Retracting Control .................................................. 19
1.3.14 Storage in the Camera .............................................................................. 20
1.3.14.1 Shooting ...................................................................... ..................... 20
1.3.15 Playback / DPOF .................................................................................... . 21
1.3.15.1 SETUP ............................................................................................. 22
1.3.16 Processing Time ............................................ .................................. ......... 23
1.3.17 File Size and Number of Shots ................................................................ 23
1.3.17.1 File Size ............................................. .............................................. 23
1.3.17.2 Average Number of Shots with CompactFlash Memory Card
(Approximate Values) .................................................................................... 23
1.3.18 Sequential Numbering of Files ................................................................ 24
1.3.18.1 Folder Name and File Name ......................................... .................. 24
1.3.18.2 Fundamental Functions ................................................................... 24
1.3.18.3 Defining the Highest File Nu m b er in CF Card ............................... 24
1.3.18.4 Processing for Number 999 Folder ................................................. 24
1.3.18.5 Others .............................................................................................. 24
1.4 Interface Specifications .................................................................................... 25
1.4.1 USB Interface ............................................................................................ 25
1.4.2 AC Adapter Input ...................................................................................... 25
1.4.3 CompactFlash .................................................... ... .................................. ... 25
1.4.4 Exclusive Communication Cable .............................................................. 26
1.4.4.1 USB Cable ......................................................................................... 26
1.4.5 Power Supply ............................................................................................. 26
1.4.6 Battery Life ................................................................................................ 26
1.4.7 Power Saving Specifications ..................................................................... 27
1.4.7.1 Shooting Mode .................................................................................. 27
1.4.7.2 Playback Mode .................................................................................. 28
1.4.7.3 Communicate Mode .......................................................................... 29
1.4.7.4 SETUP Mode ........................................................................... ......... 29
1.5 Accessories ............................................................. ........................................... 31
1.6 Option .......................................................... .................................. .................... 32
1.7 Environmental Conditions ....................................... ........................................ 33
1.7.1 Operating Conditions / Storage Conditions ............................................... 33
1.7.2 Power Supply Specifications ..................................................................... 33
1.7.3 Intended Location of Use ................................................................. ......... 33
1.8 Safety Standards & Reliability ........................................................................ 34
1.8.1 EMI and Safety Standards ......................................................................... 34
1.9 Prohibitions and Precautions .......................................................................... 35
Chapter 2 Operating Principles
2.1 Overview ....................................................................... .................................. ... 37
2.1.1 Circuit ................... .................................................................... ................. 37
2.1.2 Operating Principles of Control Circuit ..................................................... 39
2.1.3 Operating Principles of Power Supply Circuit .......................................... 40
2.1.3.1 Power Supply Voltages ..................................................................... 40
2.1.3.2 Operating Principles of Power Supply Circuit .................................. 42
2.1.3.3 Power Supply Circuit on the Main Circuit Board ............................. 42
2.1.3.4 Power Supply Circuit on Flash Circuit Board ................................... 42
2.1.4 Operating Principles of Flash Circuit ........................................................ 42
2.1.5 Fuses ............... .................................................................... ....................... 42
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
5.3.7 USB ID Writing ...................................... ................................................... 71
3.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 44
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 47
4.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................. 47
4.1.2 Tools .......................................................................................................... 48
4.1.3 Screws ........................................................................................................ 49
4.2 Disassembly ....................................................................................................... 49
4.2.1 Housing Disassembly ................................................................................ 50
4.2.1.1 Rear Cover Removal ........................... .............................................. 50
4.2.1.2 Front Cover Removal ........................................................................ 51
4.2.1.3 Front Cover Disassembly .................................................................. 52
4.2.2 Disassembly of Circuit Boards ............................................. ..................... 52
4.2.2.1 Release Circuit Board Removal ........................................................ 52
4.2.2.2 Power Supply Circuit Board Removal .............................................. 53
4.2.2.3 Monitor LCD Removal ..................................................................... 53
4.2.2.4 Flash Circuit Board Removal ............................................................ 54
4.2.2.5 Battery Box Removal ............... ......................................................... 56
4.2.2.6 Lens Assy (Lens & CCD Unit) Removal .......................................... 57
Chapter 5 Adjustment
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 60
5.2 Tools ................................................................................................................... 61
5.2.1 Tools .......................................................................................................... 61
5.2.2 Adjustment Programs ................................................................................ 61
5.2.3 Explanation of Error Codes ....................................................................... 62
5.3 Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 63
5.3.1 Installation of firmware ............................................................................. 63
5.3.1.1 Version Confirmation ......................................................... ............... 63
5.3.1.2 Installation ................................................... ...................................... 64
5.3.2 BC (Battery Check) Compensation Value Writing ................................... 64
5.3.3 LCD (Brightness) Adjustment ................................................................... 65
5.3.4 CCD Gain Adjustment, Shutter Compensation
Black Defect Writing and White defect compensation ..................................... 67
5.3.5 Strobo Adjustment ..................................................................................... 68
5.3.6 AF (Auto Focus) Compensation ................................................................ 69
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 Overview ....................................................................... .................................. ... 73
6.1.1 Check Items before Shipment .................................................................... 73
Chapter 7 Appendix
7.1 Circuit Board Connection Diagram ............................................................... 75
7.2 Circuit Board Component Layout .................................................................. 77
7.3 Circuit Diagrams ................. .................................................................... ......... 83
7.4 Exploded Diagrams ............................................... ........................................... 95
7.4.1 ASP List ................................................................................................... 100
7.5 AF Adjustment Chart ............................................................... ..................... 101

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CHAPTER
1
PhotoPC 2100Z Revision B

1.1 Features

Major features of EPSON PhotoPC 2100Z are as follows:
Advanced appearance
Teardrop shaped design, which is easy to hold and carry
Digital camera design of the 21st century (quite different from competitors')
High quality image
CCD with 2,300,000 pixels
Image processing technology using the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for exclusive use with digital cameras
High quality image created by Hypict loaded with a color noise removal function
Compatible with EPSON color space
Compatible with PIM (PRINT Image Matching)
A variety of useful functions
Lens barrier coupled collapsible optical 2 times zoom lens, zoom interlocking optical viewfinder
Built-in flash (automatic, red-eye reduction, prohibition)
EPSON 1.6 type D-TFD color LCD monitor
8MB CompactFlash Card is attached as standard
USB and AC adapter terminals
Print (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format) button
Conforming to industry standards
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) format
DPOF file creation function is supported.
User interfaces
Shooting is possible immediately after opening the lens barrier.
Function display is more easy to understand, thanks to use of icon animation.
Access FDA format (Function Direct Assign) as GUI operations, which has a high evaluation of user-friendliness.
External interfaces
USB (Mass Storage Class)
AC adapter input (DC7.0V, 2.0A)
Software
EPSON Photo4!
EPSON PhotoQuicker
Photo Suite 3SE (Win)
Photo Suite 3 (Mac)
Photo Vista Full Version (Win/Mac)
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1.2 Exterior View

1.2.1 Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions 130 mm
Weight 265 g (without any of the batteries, strap and memory card)
Tripod mount Compliant with JIS B7103 1/4
Appearance
×
73 mm
×
46.7 mm (not including some protrusions)
Figure 1-1. Exterior View
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1.3 Functional Specifications

1.3.1 Image Data

Recording format JPEG compression: DCF (Exif
Thumbnail image
×
160
120 pixels
Image size
:
Hypict
:
Print
:
e-mail Color
Full color (24-bit full color)
PIM (PRINT Image Matching) The PIM commands are stored in the Exif header's information area of Maker
Note tag (0x927C). The commands are as follows: Bright setting (user setting) / AutoPhotoFine mode setting* (Maker setting) *: Modes available are normal mode, macro mode and night scene mode.
2160 180 720
× × ×
1440 pixels 1200 pixels 480 pixels
2.1
) format

1.3.2 Optics

CCD
1/2.6 inch color area CCD, interlace reading, complementary color filter
Total pixels: 2,300,000 pixels (1901 x 1212)
Effective pixels: 2,180,000 pixels (1806 x 1206)
Lens
Collapsible 2 times zoom lens
f = 5.6-11.2 mm (equivalent to 35-70 mm on a 35 mm film camera)
Brightness F3.3 (W)-F4.6 (T), 6 elements in 5 groups construction (2 spherical lens elements)
Aperture F3.3 / 6.2 (Wide) - F4.6 / 8.6 (Telescopic)
Viewfinder
Real image motor type (field of view ratio 85% at eye-point)
With AF target mark
Focus
Auto focus
Shooting range
0.3 m to 0.5 m (macro mode: telescopic end fixed)
0.5 m to infinity (normal)
Shutter
Electromagnetic release mechanical shutter and electric iris
Normal (flash OFF): 1/2, 1/8 - 1/1000 second
Flash ON (Wide): 1/30 - 1/1000 second
Flash ON (Tele): 1/60 - 1/1000 second
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1.3.3 Shooting Mode

1.3.3.1 Shooting Functions
Display of information zone The following information is displayed in the “information zone” during shooting
mode.
Date / zoom gauge / special setting / number of frames remaining / battery status
Exposure control Center-weighted light metering programmed AE (aperture and shutter speed are
adjustable)
LCD shooting display
TTL image playback (playback rate 1/20 sec.)
Shooting field of view is 98%.
Viewfinder shooting
Shooting field of view is 85%.
For macro shooting, digital zoom can not be used.
Shutter button, MENU button, Zoom button, Lens Cover switch and Playback button are valid as in LCD shooting mode.
Built-in flash
Automatic (TTL direct flash auto), off, red-eye reduction, forced flash (daylight synchronization)
Flash range (wide): 0.5-3.2 m
Flash range (Tele): 0.5-2.3 m
Flash color temperature: 5700K
GN (Guide Number): 9
Restoration from power saving mode entered in flash off state occurs without charging the flash.
Wide LV8.3 or above - LV8.3 or below
Tele LV10.3 or above LV10.3 ~ 9.4 LV9.4 or below
Wide LV8.3 or above LV8.3 ~ 7.4 LV8.4 or below
Tele LV10.3 or above LV10.3 ~ 9.4 LV9.4 or below
Wide LV8.3 or above LV8.e or below
Tele LV10.3 or above LV10.3 or below
Self-timer
Can be used with LCD shooting and Viewfinder shooting. 10-second timer (fixed).
With self-timer mode selected, self-timer operation starts when the shutter button is pressed.
During self-timer operation: User is informed of self-timer operation by the front LED, beep sound and
LCD monitor (self-timer animation: not used in viewfinder mode).
Table 1-1. Flash Auto
ISO110 ISO110 ~ 200
Table 1-2. Flash OFF
ISO120 ISO120 ~ 200 ISO200
Table 1-3. Forced Flash
ISO120 ISO140
ISO140
(Flash Firing)
ISO sensitivity
Automatic sensitivity changeover (ISO 100 ~ 200)
ISO sensitivity is automatically changed over by Auto ISO setting.
Table 1-1 to Table 1-3 show the relationship between brightness and the ISO sensitivity to be automatically set.
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Macro
AF range The AF range for macro shooting is 30 cm to 50 cm, with optical zoom fixed
to the telescopic end.
When the zoom button is pressed: Macro + digital zoom is can be used. Macro + optical zoom can not be used.
In macro mode: Viewfinder shooting is disabled. (Viewfinder shooting can not be selected by
menu button.)
Backlight compensation Used in both LCD shooting and viewfinder shooting. The following operation will be
performed:
Flash OFF: +1.5EV offset Shutter speed: It is possible for exposure can +1.5EV. When it is dark around
even 1/8 second.
Flash ON: Daylight synchronization (by Forced flash) Daylight synchronization is replaced with slow synchronization when it
becomes dark.
Hypict Characterized by a higher boundary detection accuracy, a larger filter size and
improved noise suppression capability.
Can be used only while Hypict is set.
Switching of image quality (Print/e-mail) is disabled while Hypict is set.
Switching of resolution (Print/e-mail) The default setting is “Print”.
Table 1-4. Resolution Switching
Status
Operation Print (Normal) Hypict e-mail
Switching to
Hypict
Switching to e-
mail
Switching to
Print
Note: *: Resolution changes to that for e-mail if the previous setting was e-mail . If it was not
e-mail, resolution changes to that for Print.
Sequential numbering of files The highest EPSON folder number and file number in the DCIM Folder in the CF card
are stored in memory.
Hyper night scene
Shutter speed: fixed to 1/2 second
Aperture: open
Can be used for LCD shooting and viewfinder shooting. The following processing will be performed:
Hyper night scene Flash Auto - Available Available
Hyper night
scene
+ Hypict
To Hypict - To Hypict
To e-mail Switching impossible
(Gray out)
- To Printore-mail * To Print
Table 1-5. Hyper Night Scene
Pixel
compensate
Flash OFF - Not available Available
Flash Auto Available Available Available
Flash OFF Available Not available Available
Slow
synchronization
-
Noise
reduction
White balance The following two modes are supported:
TTL system automatic white balance
AUTO mode/Fixed mode (color temperature is 5100K) can be selected
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Digital zoom Smooth digital zoom for a maximum of 2.5 magnification can be used.
9-stage switching
Processing is slow during digital zoom operation.
Shift to VRF shooting mode during digital zoom on, digital zoom function is removed.
The image is stored with an image size determined by the selected recording mode.
e-mail: 720 × 480
Print: 1800 × 1200
Hypict: 2160 × 1440
Optical zoom Wide end (35mm) - telescopic end (70mm), 6-step changeover. (Coupled with
viewfinder)
Shooting menu display/non-display Switching between shooting menu display and non-display and selection of viewfinder
shooting (LCD off) are possible.
Simple DPOF
DPOF number of prints can be set. (This information can be used when images are to be viewed after shooting.)
If the DPOF file is write-protected or broken, the Simple DPOF function does not permit setting or recording.
Simultaneous setting for Hyper night scene and backlight compensation The following processing will be performed:
Flash ON: Slow synchronization
Flash OFF: In the same way as for Hyper night scene, shutter speed is fixed to 1/2 second and aperture is opened.
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1.3.3.2 Shooting Operation
Pressing the shutter button halfway (focus lock)
Evaluates AF/AE/AWB, and reflects the evaluated value in the preview display. If the CF is pulled out in this status, an alarm is indicated.
Even if the communication cable is inserted, transition to the communication mode does not take place during half-press of the shutter button.
Transition to communication mode is achieved either after cancellation of half-press of the shutter button or after shooting.
Shooting process operation
Table 1-6. Shooting Process Operation
User/Camera
Operation
1Pressing the
shutter button fully
2 Image
processing
3Image
confirmation
LCD
OFF
OFF
ON
(including
viewfinder
shooting)
Contents of Camera
Operation
Shooting based on the AE, AWB, AF evaluation data.
Capturing the CCD image data.
Transferring the image data to SDRAM.
Processing the image data.
Starting to charge the flash when it is to be used.
Displaying the image confirmation screen during image processing. After image processing, the camera transfers the image to the CF (back operation).
Target
Processing Time
-
2 seconds
-
Table 1-6. Shooting Process Operation (continued)
User/Camera
Operation
4-1 Pressing the
OK button
4-2 Pressing the
DPOF button
4-3 Next shooting ON
Processing after shooting
LCD
ON
ON Displaying the simple DPOF
Contents of Camera
Operation
Starting to display motion picture (through image).
Transition to each shooting mode.
screen.
Starting to display motion picture (through image).
Transition to each shooting mode.
After shooting, AE will be executed at the beginning of preview.
Target
Processing Time
-
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1.3.4 Playback Mode Functions

Display in information zone Displays the following information in the “information zone” while in playback mode.
Displayed frame number / DPOF number of prints / PIM setting/ total DPOF number of prints / resolution / battery status / cursor
Image playback 95% framing display is performed, but only with an aspect ratio of 3:2 only.
One-by-one image playback (forward/backward) Images are displayed one by one by switching. Images are scrolled by means of the W/
T button.
High-speed one-by-one image playbac k (f orward/backward) When the W/T button is held pressed at a 9-division display, the camera performs
high-speed one-by-one image playback.
Split display The LCD shows nine images at a time.
Magnification display
Magnifies the image twice on the display.
Smooth scrolling is possible.
The zoom display icon indicates the magnified area.
Deletion Single image deletion and all images deletion (including deletion of DPOF setting and
PIM setting) are possible.
DPOF (number of prints)
Permits setting of the DPOF number of prints. A maximum of 9 prints for one image are allowed.
If the DPOF file is write-protected or broken, a new DPOF file will be created and the old DPOF file will be deleted.
Brightness compensation (User PIM)
Brightness compensation: Can be turned on or off.
Turning on or off is permitted irrespective of the DPOF setting.
Resetting the DPOF number of prints
The DPOF number of prints can be reset.
This function is disabled (display turns gray) when no DPOF number of prints has been set.
Playback of images taken with other models The table below indicates the processing (operation) for images taken by other
EPSON's cameras.
Table 1-7. Processing (Operation) for Images Taken
by Other EPSON's Cameras
Function
Image file playback (DCF) Available Available Available DPOF Not available Not available Available User PIM - - Not available TIFF image playback - Thumbnail display Thumbnail display Motion picture playback - Not available Not available
Note: *1: The DPOF number of prints for any camera other than PhotoPC 2100Z must be
cleared before setting the DPOP number of prints (including simple DPOF setting) with PhotoPC 2100Z.
*2: User PIM is not available for images taken with any camera other than PhotoPC
2100Z. However, User PIM of the cameras other than PhotoPC 2100Z can be maintained.
Writing DPOF and PIM data in the CF card
The camera writes the PIM data in the CF card immediately after setting and the DPOF data at mode switching.
If the batteries are removed during DPOF and PIM setting, the camera perform PIM writing in the CF card but dose not write PDOF.
PhotoPC 800
PhotoPC 850Z
PhotoPC 3000Z PhotoPC 3100Z
*1
*2
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1.3.5 Setup Mode Functions

Display of information zone Displays the following information in the “information zone” while in setup mode.
Date / cursor / battery status
Date and time setting Setting of year, month and day, and hour and minute is available.
Date display switching
The date display method can be changed.
The setting is kept in memory even if the backup battery has run down.
The setting is stored in the 8MB flash ROM.
The date display method can be selected among the following three patterns:
M: Month, D: Day, Y: Year
Card format
CF cards can be formatted.
CF card formatting operation is not performed when no CF card has been inserted.
Beep sound setting Setting of beep sounds (operation sounds and shooting sounds) is available in the
following three ways:
Both shooting sounds and operation sounds are used.
Only shooting sounds (including self-timer sounds) are used.
Neither shooting sounds nor operation sounds are used.
1.3.5.1 Beep Sound Specifications
The following three types of sounds are used:
A: 4.9KHz
B: 1.2KHz
C: 2.4KHz
Table 1-8. Beep Sound Specifications
Sound
Pattern
Item
Name
1 SM Shooting Changes from off to shooting
2 SM2 Playback Changes from off to playback
3 PF Lens cover
4 PF2 Turning off with
5 MC Playback-
6 BO Shooting/
7 BC Shooting/
8 HC Shooting/
9 FI Shooting/
10 FB Shooting/
11 FF Shooting To lower hierarchy CB 12 SC Shooting To higher hierarchy CB 13 TP Shooting Shutter button A
Mode Status Sound Patterns
mode (excluding communication mode)
mode (excluding communication mode)
Changes from shooti n g mode to
close
playback button
Shooting
Playback
Playback
Playback
Playback
Playback
off: No sound is used when the lens cover is closed in playback mode.
Changes from playback mode to off
Switching sound between playback and shooting mode
Tool box open BCC
Tool box closed CBB
Highlight moved in tool box B
Function setting (icon moves to left)
Function cancellation (icon moves to right)
BCBCA
BCBCA
CABC
CABC
BBCA
BC
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Table 1-8. Beep Sound Specifications (continued)
Sound
Pattern
Item
Mode Status Sound Patterns
Name
14 ST Shooting Self-timer but ton AC (repeats until
shutter starts
operating) 16 IC Playback High-speed switching B 17 MO Shooting/
Playback
18 SD Battery life
expired 19 P4 Communication Transition to communication CBB 20 CF Power on all No CF card AAC 21 CD Power on all Transition to power saving mode CBB 22 DP Playback DPOF button is pressed BC, off and C 23 DPR Playback The DPOF number of prints is
Note: *1: The sound ST is not given forth in complete synchronization with the self-timer
LED. *2: The sound BS is in synchronization with changeover of image. *3: During playback of a first sound, if a second sound occurs (interrupts), the second
sound overrides the first sound.
Menu on/off B
Batteries have run down. AAC
CB
reset

1.3.6 Communication with PC

Type of communication
Only USB communication (Mass Storage Class) is available.
Serial communication is not supported.
Start of communication
When the communication cable (USB) is inserted in shooting, playback or setup mode, the camera enters the communication mode.
Even when the communication cable (USB) is inserted in shooting, playback or setup mode, the camera does not enter the communication mode if a CF card has not been inserted.
Communication is started by pressing the playback button when the cable has been inserted.
Communication is started when the len s cover is opened if the cable has been inserted.
LED indication during communication
Orange at 1Hz when there is no communication data access
Green at 2Hz when there is communication data access
End of communication When the playback button is pressed during communication, the communication mode
is ended and the power turns off.
Communication command The specifications related to the USB Mass Storage Class are based on the “USB Mass
Storage Class UFI Command Specification Rev.1.0”.
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1.3.7 Memory

Built-in RAM 8MB (64Mb (32 bits
Built-in ROM 1MB (for program only)
Image memory
CompactFlash Memory Card Type 1 is used.
A maximum of 256MB of CF card can be accessed.
PC-DOS format: 512B/Sector
16bitFAT (16MB or more)
×
2M))

1.3.8 Built-in Clock

Built-in clock
The camera incorporates a clock.
Default is January 1, 2001, 0:00. Does not count down earlier than this time.
Capable of counting up to December 31, 2035, 23:59. Does not count up later than this time.
Even while replacing the batteries, the internal lithium secondary battery maintains the date and time setting.

1.3.9 Detection of Battery Status

Battery status Battery status can be detected in the following steps:
Batteries full / Batteries half / Exchange batteries / Battery ran down.
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1.3.10 Miscellaneous (Abnormal Operation)

When batteries are removed during operation: When the batteries (or AC adapter) are removed during operation and re-inserted
Playback mode is set by pressing the playback button irrespective of the previous operation.
Shooting mode is set when the lens cover is opened irrespective of the previous operation.
If CF memory card is pulled out while power is on The camera turns off automatically.
If CF memory card is inserted while power is on The camera turns off automatically.

1.3.11 Indication

1.3.11.1 Overview
LCD monitor
EPSON 1.6 type D-TFD color LCD monitor 55,000 pixels: 237 x 234 pixels
Field of view ratio for shooting is 98%
At playback, each recorded image is displayed in 100% of recorded pixels. (Aspect ratio 3:2 only)
Operation sound / shutter sound All sounds (Joy), Only shooting sound (including self timer sound) (Only shoot), or No
sound (Silent) can be selected.
Self timer indication (Front LED)
Front red LED indication Slow-speed flashing (8 seconds), High-speed flashing (the last 2 seconds)
LCD indication Self-timer animation is displayed during operation of the self-timer. (Beep,
LED and animation may not be synchronous.) There is no LCD indication at viewfinder shooting (LCD is off).
Viewfinder side LED
3-mode display of green light on / flashing / out.
3-mode display of red light on / flashing / out.
3-mode display of orange light on / flashing / out.
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1.3.11.2 LED Indications
Table 1-9. LED Indications
Camera
Status
Error status Error status On CF R/W error
Waiting Power is just turned on
Communication Connected to PC (1Hz) Operation OK Operation is OK (both
Self-timer shooting
Power saving Power saving mode 1 On
Note: *1: Self-timer start to self-timer end: 10 seconds
Self-timer start to 8 seconds: 1Hz
8 seconds to self-timer end: 2Hz
Detailed Status
CF full to its capacity (No CF inserted)
Battery life expiration (Shooting mode)
Battery life expired (playback mode)
(Busy) Mode switching (Busy) (2Hz)
Image processing (Busy) (2Hz) Focusing time (2Hz) Flash charging (2Hz) Data transfer to CF (2Hz) Reading from CF (2Hz) Communicated with PC (2Hz)
shooting and playback) Self-timer is used (1Hz/
Power saving mode 2 Duty
Green Orange Red
(2Hz)
On
LED
flashing
Remarks
(2Hz) In playback
mode, this indication occurs only when no CF is inserted
(1Hz)
(1Hz)
2Hz)
*1
*2
*2: Duty flashing has off time longer than on time. 0.5Hz: on for 0.1 second and off for
1.9 second.
LED INDICATIONS FOR CF FULL TO ITS CAPACITY (NO CF INSERTED)
Table 1-10. LED Indications for CF Full to its Capacity
(CF Not Inserted)
1 If batteries have run down when
CF is full to its capacity (no CF is inserted)
2 If mode is switched when CF is
full to its capacity (no CF is inserted)
3 If communication is started when
CF is full to its capacity (no CF is inserted)
4 If the camera enters power saving
mode 1 when CF full to its capacity (no CF is inserted)
5 If the camera enters power saving
mode 2 when CF is full to its capacity (no CF is inserted)
Note: *: In playback mode, Red LED flashes at 2Hz only when no CF is inserted.
Shooting: Red 1Hz
Playback: Red 1Hz
From playback to shooting: Red 2Hz
From shooting to playback: Red 2Hz (Only when CF is not inserted))
Shooting: Orange 1Hz (Red 2Hz when CF is not inserted)
Playback: Orange 1Hz (Red 2Hz when CF is not inserted)
Shooting: Orange on
Playback: Orange on
Shooting: Orange Duty flashing (Only viewfinder mode)
LED INDICATIONS FOR BATTERY LIFE EXPIRATION
Table 1-11. LED Indications for Battery Life Expiration
1 If batteries have run down (red 2Hz)
during mode switching (green 2Hz)
2 If batteries have run down (red 1Hz)
during communication (orange 1Hz)
3 If batteries have run down (red 1Hz)
in power saving mode (orange 1Hz)
From shooting to playback: Red 1Hz
From playback to shooting: Red 1Hz
Red 1Hz
Red 1Hz
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LED INDICATION FOR ERROR STATUS
In an error status, the red LED is lit and beep sound A (4.9KHz) is emitted for three seconds and then power turns off automatically.
1.3.11.3 Shooting Status Display on Color LCD
The color LCD monitor displays color frames for different functions. This function is available only for LCD shooting.
Table 1-12. Shooting Status Display on Color LCD
LCD Frame Color Status
No display Normal Green frame Macro
Yellow frame Digital zoom
Note: Priority order: digital zoom frame > macro frame.
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1.3.12 Switches and Buttons

1.3.12.1 Switches and Buttons
The table below shows a list of switches and buttons.
Table 1-13. Switches and Buttons
Switch/Button Functions Qty
Lens Cover Switch Manual slide type
• When the lens cover is opened, the lens extends and the camera enters the LCD shooting mode.
• When the lens cover switch is slid to the “Close ” position, the lens retracts and power turns off.
Playback Button Push type
• Used to turn playback mode on/off.
• Also used to turn power off in communication mode.
Shutter Button Push type
Two positions, namely, the half-pressed position and fully­pressed position, are detected.
W/T Button Right-and-left two-position seesaw type
• Lens zoom operation in shooting mode
• GUI operation for playback
F Button Push type. For GUI operation (exclusive use for Function
Direct Assign) SCROLL Button Push type. For GUI operation (for menu selection) 1 OK Button Push type. For GUI operation (for menu setting/
cancellation) MENU Button Push type. For switching LCD indications. 1
Print Button Push type. For setting the DPOF number of prints. 1
1.3.12.2 Locations of Switches and Buttons
The figures below show the names and locations of switches and buttons.
Shutter Button
1
1
1
LensCover Switch
1
Print Button
1
1
Figure 1-2. Front
Playback Button
W/T Button
F Button
SCROLL Button
MENU Button
OK Button
Figure 1-3. Rear
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1.3.13 Lens Extending and Retracting Control

Lens extending and retracting are controlled by the opening/closing operation of the lens cover.
Setting the Lens Cover Switch to “Open” position: Opens the lens cover and extends the lens.
Setting the Lens Cover Switch to “Close” position: Retracts the lens and closes the lens cover.
Lens cover opening/closing switch operation is ignored during communication.
If the batteries are running down when the lens is in the extended position, the lens is retracted first and then power is turned off.
After completion of lens retracting During a period of 3 second, lens cover OPEN operation can not be detected.
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1.3.14 Storage in the Camera

: Stored, ×: Default, ∆: Conditional
1.3.14.1 Shooting
The table below indicates the conditions under which the camera stores the parameters in shooting mode.
Table 1-14. Storage System in Shooting Mode
Mode Switching Playback Button
Item
ON/OFF (Without
communication)
Self-timer Macro/digital zoom position Backlight compensation {{{{{ ×× Resolution switching between
Hypict, Print and e-mail Hyper night scene
White balance Flash setting Optical zoom position Sequential numbering of files
*5
× { ЧЧЧЧЧ
{
{ { { { { {
{{{{{ ××
{ { { { {
{{{{{ ××
{ { {
{{{{{{{
Viewfinder ↔
LCD
MenuON/OFF
*2
∆
Power Saving
∆
*1
*2
Mode 1
Power Saving
∆
*1
*2
Mode 2
×
After Shooting
{
{
Lens Cover
Closed
Power OFF
× ×
× ×
× ×
After
Communication
with PC
×
Note: *1: Power saving mode 1: 8-bit sub CPU ON, LED indication, same status as viewfinder
mode. Power saving mode 2: The orange LED flashes (Duty is changed).
*2: Stored in LCD mode. Neither macro shooting nor digital zoom function is available
in viewfinder mode.
*3: During function setting (when the tool box is open), only the setting is stored in the
status above and the tool box is closed. *4: No alarm is stored. *5: Stored in the 8-bit sub CPU. *6: All the settings return to default status when the lithium battery (backup battery) runs
down.
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1.3.15 Playback / DPOF

The table below indicates the conditions under which the camera stores the parameters in playback mode.
Table 1-15. Storage System in Playback Mode
Mode Switching
Item
Alert display Magnified image display Tool box is open 9-division display mode Displayed image number DPOF information PIM information
Note: *1: The orange LED flashes (Duty is changed).
*2: Stored in the CF card. *3: The displayed frame number is reset (to the newest number) at shooting by mode
switching. *4: When the lithium battery (backup battery) runs down, all the settings return to
default status, except for the DPOF setting and PIM setting stored in the CF card.
Lens Cover / Playback Button
(Without communication)
× × × ×
*3
{
{ { { { {
{{{{{
Menu ON/OFF Power Saving Mode 1
-
-
- { ×××
{ { {
{{ {××
: Stored, ×: Default, ∆: Conditional
Power Saving Mode
*1
2
{ ×××
{
× × ×
Playback Button
Power OFF
× ×
*2
*2
After
Communication
with PC
{
{
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1.3.15.1 SETUP
The table below indicates the conditions under which the camera stores the parameters in SETUP mode.
Table 1-16. Storage System in SETUP Mode
Mode Switching
Item
Lens Cover / Playback Button
(Without communication)
Date and time Date indication Beep setting
Note: *1: The orange LED flashes (Duty is changed).
*2: Stored in the 8Mb flash ROM for program.
{ {{{{ ×
{ { { { { {
{ {{{{ ×
Power Saving Mode 1
Power Saving Mode 2 *1Lens Cover Closed
: Stored, ×: Default ∆: Conditional
Power OFF
After Communication
with PC
Backup Battery Runs
Down
(Reset)
*2
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1.3.16 Processing Time

Target start-up time:
3.8 seconds
Target processing time
Table 1-17. Target Processing Time (Shooting / Playback)
Image Quality Setting
e-mail About 5 seconds About 3 seconds
Print About 7 seconds About 9 seconds
Hypict About 12 seconds About 10 seconds
Minimum time to enable the
next shooting
Processing Time for
Playback

1.3.17 File Size and Number of Shots

1.3.17.1 File Size
Table 1-18. File Size
Image Quality Setting Target File Size
e-mail (720 Print (1800 Hypict (2160
Note: *1: The image file size varies with the subject, since image data is compressed and
recorded in JPEG format. The sizes indicated above represent approximate average values, given for information only.
1.3.17.2 Average Number of Shots with CompactFlash Memory Card (Approximate Values)
Table 1-19. Average Number of Shots with CompactFlash
Image Quality Setting 8 MB
e-mail (720 Print (1800 Hypict (2160
×
480) About 115 images
×
1200) About 14 images
×
×
480) About 70KB
×
1200) About 500KB
×
1440) About 700KB
Memory Card (Approximate Values)
1440) About 10 images
Note: *1: The number of shots is based on EPSON's measurement conditions.
*2: Each number indicated above is the average number of shots when no data has been
stored in the memory. If other files have been stored in the memory, the number of shots permitted decreases depending on the remaining capacity.
*3: Since image data is compressed and recorded in JPEG format, the image file size
varies with the subject, thus the number of shots permitted varies. (There may be a case where the average number of shots can not be taken.)
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1.3.18 Sequential Numbering of Files

1.3.18.1 Folder Name and File Name
Folder name
∆∆∆
EPSON
∆∆∆:Any of the numbers in the range of 100-999
The default is 100EPSON.
File name

EPSN

The default is EPSN0001.jpg.
1.3.18.2 Fundamental Functions
The camera stores in its memory both the image folder numbers and the image file numbers as serial numbers.
Every time the camera takes a picture, the highest file number in the CF card is assigned to the picture to ensure the sequence in which the pictures taken are played back. The highest file number in the CF card is compared with the latest serial number stored in memory. Then, the higher one is assigned to the picture taken.
.jpg
:Any of the numbers in the range of 0001-9999
1.3.18.4 Processing for Number 999 Folder
When the 999EPSON folder stores images, the camera is disabled from shooting (the camera displays the “CF card full to its capacity” status) if the CF card runs out of free space. Then the sequential number is reset to 100EPSON-EPSN0001. At this point, EPSON folders without any image files are deleted.
Also when EPSN9999.jpg is stored in the 999EPSON folder, the camera is disabled from shooting (the camera displays the “CF card full to its capacity” status). Then, the sequential number is reset to 100EPSON-EPSN0001. At this point, EPSON folders without any image files are deleted.
Even after the camera is disabled from shooting, changing the resolution may enable the camera to shoot again.
Even after the camera is disabled from shooting, the camera is enabled to shoot again if there is no EPSN9999.jpg file in the 999EPSON folder and a sufficient free area is restored in the CF card by deleting image files.
1.3.18.5 Others
Once the “delete all” function is used in playback mode (locked images are not deleted), all EPSON folders with no files are also deleted.
Sequential numbering is kept even after the CF card is formatted.
Sequential numbering reset function is not provided.
1.3.18.3 Defining the Highest File Number in CF Card
If the folder of the highest number in the card is an EPSON folder, the highest file number in that holder is defined as the highest file number in the memory card.
If the folder of the highest number in the CF card is not an EPSON folder (ex. “100CANON”), a new EPSON folder is created and given a number one higher than the existing highest folder number. When a new picture is taken, an image file with the number 0001.jpg is created as the highest file number in the CF card.
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