Epson PC800 User Manual
EPSON PhotoPC 800
shutter button
viewfinder
lens cover switch
tripod
socket
camera dial
front view
memory
card cover
battery
cover
lens
flash
timer light
AC adapter
connector
battery
cover lock
video out
connector
interface
connector
camera status light
viewfinder
and photo
capture light
microphone
LCD
screen
MENU button
display panel
ISO
button
camera
dial lock
W.B.
button
Camera Specifications
camera dial
hand strap
holder
+ button
− button
back view
image quality button
flash button
self timer button
top view
bottom view
shutter button
camera dial
dial lock
memory
card cover
lock
Physical Dimensions
Width 4.4 in (111.4 mm)
Height 2.7 in (68 mm)
Depth 1.6 in (40.2 mm)
Weight 8.3 oz (235 g)
without batteries and strap
Power
Sources Includes 4 AA rechargeable NiMH
batteries and charger (Model EU-38). Also
accepts 2 AA batteries (single-use lithium
or rechargeable NiCad)
Optional universal AC adapter (B867062)
Battery Life Approximately 850 pictures using the
viewfinder
Approximately 100 pictures using the
LCD menus
Approximately 45 minutes in playback
mode
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Technical
Product type 2.14 megapixel CCD (charged coupled
device) still frame auto focus camera
CCD 0.5 inch color area CCD (2.14 million
pixels)
Image resolution 1600 × 1200 pixels (fine and super fine)
640 × 480 pixels (standard)
1600 × 600 pixels (panoramic fine)
1600 × 600 pixels (panoramic super fine)
1984 × 1488 pixels* (HyPict)
1984 × 744 pixels* (HyPict panorama)
* Interpolated
File format JPEG
Bit depth 16 million colors, 24-bit
Serial
communication
speed
Serial interface 14-pin dual line terminal,
USB cable 14-pin connector (camera)
USB
communication
speed
Video out NTSC standard
Internal memory 2MB flash program memory
Expansion memory 8MB EPSON CompactFlash storage
Self-timer 10 seconds
Up to 230.4 Kbps with high-speed serial
port (19.2 Kbps or higher), 1.8 Mbps
when connected to EPSON printers
RS-232C-compatible connector to
computer (9-pin DSUB connector to
PC, 8-pin mini-DIN male connector (to
Macintosh or printer)
USB connector (computer)
Up to 12 Mbps
card
Also accepts optional 4MB to 96MB
storage cards (available from Lexar
Media and SanDisk)
Environmental
Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Non-operating: –4 to 140 °F (–20 to
60 °C)
Humidity Operating: 30 to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating: 10 to 80% (noncondensing)
Photographic
Lens f = 7 mm (equivalent to a 38 mm lens on
a 35 mm camera)
Range 19.7 inches (50 cm) to infinity
5.9 inches to 19.7 inches (15 cm to
50 cm) (macro mode)
LCD screen 1.8-inch active matrix TFT color LCD
(110 thousand pixels)
Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400
Exposure control Programmed auto exposure
Manual adjustment: –2 to +2 EV, in
half-steps (or in 0.2 EV steps in AE
mode)
Spot metering and matrix metering
White balance TTL automatic white balance
Fixed white balance (5200 °Kelvin)
User-defined white balance
Shutter Electric iris with mechanical shutter, 1/2
second to 1/750 second (flash off mode)
1/30 second to 1/750 second (auto flash
and forced flash modes)
Viewfinder Real-image optical, with centering
crosshair and edge border (view range
approximately 90%)
Focus Automatic focus from 19.7 inches
(50 cm) to infinity
Automatic focus from 5.9 inches to 19.7
inches (15 to 50 cm) in macro mode
Tripod screw Built-in
Safety
United States FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B
Canada CSA C108.8 Class B
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Aperture f2.4, f8.0
Flash Automatic luminance control flash
mode
Flash modes Forced flash, automatic, flash off, slow
synchronized flash mode (can be enabled
through the LCD menus)
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Flash range:
Sensitivity setting Normal distance 2× zoom
Std. (ISO 100) 1.6 to 11.2 ft
(0.5 to 3.4 m)
Med. (ISO 200) 1.6 to 16.1 ft
(0.5 to 4.9 m)
High (ISO 400) 1.6 to 22.6 ft
(0.5 to 6.9 m)
1.6 to 11.2 ft
(0.5 to 3.4 m)
1.6 to 16.1 ft
(0.5 to 4.9 m)
1.6 to 22.6 ft
(0.5 to 6.9 m)
Memory Card Picture Capacity
Image Mode 8MB Card
Standard 120
Fine/Monochrome Fine 24
SuperFine/Monochrome SuperFine 12
HyPict/Monochrome HyPict 10
NiMH Battery Charger (Model EU-38)
Optional Universal AC Adapter (B867062)
Physical Dimensions
Width 1.7 inches (43 mm)
Height 1.22 inches (31 mm)
Depth 4.1 inches (104 mm)
Technical
Output DC 3.4 V/2.5 A
Input 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
CompactFlash Card
Physical Dimensions
Width 1.7 inches (42.8 mm)
Physical Dimensions
Width 3.0 inches (76 mm)
Height 4.5 inches (115 mm)
Depth 1.1 inch (28 mm)
Weight Approximately 4.6 oz (130 g)
Technical
Input 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz
Output DC 1.2 V/490 mA × 4
Charging time 2 batteries: approximately 110 minutes
4 batteries: approximately 210 minutes
Power consumption Approximately 8W
Charging
temperature
Storage temperature−4 to 86 °F (−20 to 30 °C)
41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Height 1.5 inches (36.8 mm)
Depth 0.13 inch (3.3 mm)
Box Contents
❏ PhotoPC 800 camera, handstrap, and soft case (there is no
separate lens cover)
Quick Reference
❏
❏ 4 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries and battery charger
❏ Serial cable for PC
❏ Serial cable for Macintosh
❏ USB cable
❏ Video cable
❏ AC power cord
❏ 8MB EPSON CompactFlash card
❏ Software on CD-ROM: Sierra Imaging Image Expert
EPSON Photo!3
EPSON Photo File Uploader, EPSON Photo!3 Program
Uploader, Direct Print program
User’s Guide
and
®
and Direct Print
application and TWAIN driver,
™
,
™
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Minimum System Requirements
To transfer images to your computer and edit them, make sure
your system meets these minimum requirements:
Windows Systems
❏ IBM
❏ Microsoft
❏ Serial port with standard RS-232C interface (19200 bps or
❏ Windows 98 PC with built-in USB port, if using USB
❏ At least 32MB RAM
❏ Double-speed CD-ROM drive
❏ At least 40MB free hard disk space
❏ VGA or SVGA monitor with at least 256-color display
❏ Mouse or other pointing device
❏ 16-bit sound card and speakers (for voice annotation feature
Macintosh Systems
❏ One of the following systems:
-compatible PC with 486 or higher processor
Windows 98, Windows 95, or
Windows NT
4.0 (Service Pack 3 or later recommended)
higher) if using serial connection
connection.
only)
™
Macintosh PowerPC
with System Software Version 7.5 or
later
Power Macintosh
®
G3 with System Software Version 8.51
or later
™
iMac
with System Software Version 8.1 and iMac
Update 1.0
Using Batteries
Your EPSON PhotoPC 800 comes with a charger (Model
EU-38) and four rechargeable NiMH batteries (Model EU-
24) that can be recharged hundreds of times. While you use
two batteries in your camera, you can keep a replacement set
of batteries charged and ready to take along.
Note
New batteries need to be fully charged three times before you use
them. This process takes approximately five or six hours—but you
only need to do it once. When you need to recharge your batteries in
the future, it takes approximately two and a half hours for a full
charge.
Charging Batteries
It’s important to fully charge your batteries, so they will last as
long as possible before they need recharging.
WARNING
Shock hazard. Make sure you use the charger only with EPSON
rechargeable NiMH batteries (model EU-24). To avoid the danger of
leakage or explosion, do not place any other batteries in the charger.
Read all safety and handling instructions on page page 6 before using
the charger.
Follow these steps to charge your batteries for the first time:
1. Insert two or four batteries, positioning the + and – ends as
shown.
❏ At least 32MB RAM
❏ At least 30MB free hard disk space
❏ CD-ROM drive
❏ VGA monitor with minimum resolution of 640
×
480
❏ Macintosh modem/printer serial port (19200 bps or higher)
or built-in USB port on an iMac or new Power Mac G3
❏ 16-bit sound card and speakers (for voice annotation feature
only)
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2. Connect the battery charger to the battery charger power
cord, as shown below.
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3. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. The charger light
turns red, indicating that the charger is working. When the
batteries are charged, after about two and a half hours, the
light goes off.
Note
The charger light flashes to indicate changes in battery
temperature and voltage. If the light continues to flash for more
than half an hour, the batteries may be damaged or worn out, and
should be replaced. Unplug the charger if the batteries are not
fully charged after four hours.
4. Now charge your batteries again by unplugging the battery
power cord and then plugging it in again. The second
charge should take about two and a half hours.
5. Charge the batteries a third time. After the charger light
goes off, unplug the charger. To avoid overcharging, don’t
leave the charger plugged in for long periods of time after
the light goes off.
6. Wait one hour until the batteries cool before removing
them from the charger.
7. Before storing the charger, disconnect the power cord and
remove the batteries.
(For subsequent charges of your NiMH rechargeable batteries,
follow steps 1 through 3, then unplug the charger and follow
steps 6 and 7 above.)
2. Hold the battery cover lock
button down and slide the
battery cover out to open it.
battery cover lock button
3. Insert two batteries into the compartment, positioning the +
and − ends as shown below.
Be sure to charge the batteries completely to make them last as
long as possible. They can be recharged hundreds of times, so
do not dispose of them until they are worn out.
Note
Keep the charger terminals clean by wiping them with a dry cloth.
Make sure you charge the batteries before you use them. If you find
that your batteries run out faster after you recharge them a few
times, make sure you discharge them completely before recharging.
If this doesn’t help, replace the batteries.
Installing Batteries
Before you install the batteries, make sure the camera is turned
off.
1. Turn the camera upside down.
4. Lower the battery cover and slide the battery cover in, as
shown below.
When the battery power is almost out, a low battery icon
appears on the camera’s status display panel. Be sure to
replace both batteries at the same time.
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