Epson PHOTOPC 650 User’s Guide Update

User’s Guide Update
Remove any protective plastic film you may find in these areas before using your camera:
protective film
EPSON
EPSON
protective film
protective film
When playing back pictures on a television or recording them on videotape, ignore the steps beginning on page 3-11 of your manual. Instead, do the following:
1 Make sure the camera and TV (and VCR)
are turned off.
2 Open the camera’s card and port cover
and connect the black end of the video cable to the
Video Out port.
3 Connect the yellow end of the cable to the
VIDEO IN port on the television or VCR.
4 Turn on the TV (and VCR) and switch to
the correct video mode.
5 Turn on the camera and set the LCD
monitor switch to recent picture appears on the TV screen.
PLAYBACK. The most
6 Press the or button to move
through your pictures.
7 To display or record your pictures as a
slide show, hold down either the or
button until you hear two beeps; then release the button. The camera now scrolls through the pictures.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. PhotoPC is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.
Copyright © 1999 by Epson America, Inc. CPD 9386 Long Beach, California, USA 9/99
Notice to Windows® Users
If you are using the EPSON PhotoPC® 650 TWAIN software to delete individual photos within the camera, do not attempt to delete locked images. Attempting to do so may inadvertently delete other photos. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
It is recommended that you first transfer all of your images to your computer before you delete photos, to safeguard against accidentally deleting the wrong photo.
A new CD-ROM will be available that solves this problem. Please contact end user technical support at (562) 276-4303 in order to receive an updated disk.
EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. PhotoPC is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. Copyright © 1999 by Epson America, Inc. CPD 9349 Torrance, California, USA 8/99
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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 for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Further, this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice.
TRADEMARKS
EPSON and EPSON Stylus are registered trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
PhotoPC is a registered trademark and EPSON FaxAdvice is a trademark of Epson America, Inc.
EPSON SoundAdvice is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.
PictureWorks and HotShots are trademarks of PictureWorks Technology, Inc. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media.
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 © 1999 by Epson America, Inc. CPD 8855 Torrance, California, USA 7/99
A NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OF
COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS
Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers and conventional cameras, can be misused by improper copying of copyrighted material. While some countries’ laws permit limited copying in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras and scanners.
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Contents

Introduction
EPSON PhotoPC 650 Features 2 Optional Accessories 3 Minimum System Requirements 3
Windows Systems 3
Macintosh Systems 3 Registration 4 Safety Instructions 4
1 Getting Started
Unpacking Your PhotoPC 650 1-2 Installing the CompactFlash Card 1-2 Installing Batteries 1-3
Using Batteries Safely and Efficiently 1-4 Attaching the Hand Strap 1-5 Removing the Protective Plastic 1-5 Setting the Date and Time 1-5 Formatting the USB CompactFlash Card 1-7
Installing Your PhotoPC 650 Software 1-8
Installing on a Windows PC 1-8 Installing on a Macintosh 1-8
Identifying Camera Parts 1-9
2 Taking Pictures
Getting Ready to Take Pictures 2-1
Turning the Camera On and Off 2-2 Saving Battery Power with Auto Shut-off 2-2 Using the Status Display Panel 2-2 Checking the Battery 2-3
Picture-Taking Guidelines 2-3 Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder 2-4 Taking Pictures with the LCD Monitor 2-6 Checking the Picture Counter 2-8 Setting Image Quality 2-8 Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups 2-10 Using the Flash 2-11 Taking Pictures with the Timer 2-12
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3 Playing Back Pictures
Using Playback Mode Menus 3-2 Playing Back Pictures One-by-One 3-3 Playing Back Multiple Pictures 3-4 Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show 3-5 Turning Off Picture Information 3-5 Erasing Pictures 3-6
Erasing the Currently Displayed Picture 3-6 Selecting Pictures to Erase 3-6 Locking Photos 3-8 Unlocking Photos 3-9
Playing Back Pictures on TV or Video 3-11
Setting the Video Standard 3-11 Playing Back Pictures 3-11
Changing Camera Settings 3-12
Setting the Date and Time 3-12 Setting the Alert Beep 3-13 Selecting Quick Review Mode 3-14 Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness 3-14
Setting the Language 3-15
4 Getting Photos Into Your Computer
Transferring Photos with the JumpShot
USB Cable 4-1
Inserting the USB CompactFlash Card
in the JumpShot USB Cable 4-2 Connecting the Jumpshot USB Cable 4-3 Installing the Windows 98 USB CompactFlash
Card and USB Cable Drivers 4-4 Transferring Pictures with Windows 98 4-5 Transferring Pictures with a Macintosh 4-7 Erasing Pictures 4-9
Transferring Pictures with the Serial Cable 4-9
Connecting the Camera to a Windows PC 4-9 Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh 4-10 Transferring Pictures Using HotShots 4-11
Getting Images Into Other TWAIN or Plug-
In Applications 4-17
Making an EPSON PhotoPC 650
Plug-In Driver Alias (Macintosh) 4-18 Opening EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN
or Plug-In 4-18 Changing the Picture Transfer Speed 4-19 Selecting Pictures to Transfer 4-20 Transferring Pictures From the Camera to
Your Computer 4-20
What To Do If the Camera Doesn’t Respond 4-23
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5 Getting Your Photos Into Documents
Importing Images Into Documents 5-2 Getting Images with Copy and Paste 5-3 Using Drag and Drop From a Collection 5-3
6 Working with Photos and Collections
Opening Pictures and Collections 6-2
Opening an Individual Picture 6-2
Opening a Collection 6-2 Saving Pictures 6-3 Using Collections 6-3
Adding or Deleting Pictures in Collections 6-3
Organizing Pictures in Collections 6-4
Saving a Picture with a New Name 6-5
Adding Collection Information 6-5
Adding Picture Information 6-6
Viewing Picture Information 6-7
Searching for Pictures in a Collection 6-7 Printing a Picture or Collection 6-8
Printing an Individual Picture 6-8
Sizing and Printing Multiple Copies of an
Individual Picture 6-9 Printing a Picture with Smart Print 6-11 Printing a Collection 6-12
Using Creative Templates 6-13
Creating a Photo Page 6-13 Modifying a Photo Page 6-15 Saving a Photo Page 6-17 Printing a Photo Page 6-18
Displaying Collection Slide Shows 6-18
7 Editing Images
Making Basic Adjustments 7-2
Flipping 7-2 Rotating 7-3 Resizing 7-4
Adjusting Resolution (Windows Only) 7-5 Optimizing Pictures with Quick Fix 7-6 Optimizing Pictures with SmartPix 7-6 Enhancing Pictures with Fix By Example 7-8 Applying Special Effects 7-10 Using Enhancement Tools 7-12
Zooming 7-13
Selecting an Enhancement Area 7-13
Selecting Colors 7-15
Cropping an Image 7-16
Using Paint and Drawing Tools 7-17
Using Correction Tools 7-22
Adding Text 7-24
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8 Using CompactFlash Card Options
Removing a CompactFlash Card 8-2 Formatting an ATA-Compatible
CompactFlash Card 8-3
Transferring Pictures with a PCMCIA Adapter 8-3
9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Caring for the Camera 9-1
Cleaning the Camera 9-1
Storing the Camera 9-2 Solving Camera Problems 9-2 Solving Picture Problems 9-7 Where To Get Help 9-9
Software, CompactFlash Card, and
JumpShot USB Cable Support 9-10
A Using Optional Camera Accessories
Using the Optional AC Adapter A-2 Using an Optional Tripod A-3 Using Optional Lenses A-3
Using Wide-angle Lenses A-4
Using Telephoto Lenses A-5
Using Close-up Lenses A-6
B Specifications
Camera B-1
Physical Dimensions B-1 Safety Specifications B-1 Power Sources B-1 Environmental B-1 Technical B-2
Photographic B-3 Lexar Media JumpShot USB Cable B-4 Optional AC Adapter B-4
Physical Dimensions B-4
Technical B-4
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our new EPSON high resolution digital camera with a built-in LCD
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monitor. You can preview your pictures before and after you capture them, so you can store only the pictures you want before transferring them to your computer. You can even display your pictures on a TV or videotape them.
The PhotoPC 650 captures images at 1152 resolution in 24-bit color, using a 1.09-megapixel CCD sensor. You can store approximately 88 pictures with the standard 8MB USB CompactFlash pictures via your computer’s USB port (Windows
iMac,
or Power Macintosh® G3 only) or serial port (Windows 95, 98, or PowerPC built-in 37 mm threads let you connect optional video camcorder lenses to capture close-up, wide-angle, and telephoto shots.
PhotoPC 650 is an easy-to-use,
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Your PhotoPC 650 comes complete with cables, batteries, USB CompactFlash card, and software for transferring, editing, organizing, and printing your pictures.
EPSON PhotoPC 650 Features
The EPSON PhotoPC 650 is a complete system for capturing digital images, and includes the following features:
Resolutions up to 1152
images up to 5 × 7 inches
8MB USB CompactFlash card that holds 30 superfine-
resolution, 47 fine-resolution, 88 standard-resolution, or 4 uncompressed JPEG images (on average)
24-bit color image capture 1.8-inch, active matrix TFT color LCD monitor for
previewing and playing back pictures
Power-saving Quick Review feature for previewing and
deleting pictures before the camera stores them
Video output for playing your pictures back on a TV or
for videotaping them
× 864 pixels, ideal for printing
Built-in flash with red-eye reduction mode Automatic shut-off to save battery power
Lexar Media
JumpShot™ USB cable for transferring photos to your USB-compatible Windows 98 PC, iMac, or Power Macintosh G3 directly from the USB CompactFlash card
Serial cable for transferring photos from your camera
to your Windows PC or PowerPC
Macintosh
Video cable for displaying photos on a TV or
videotaping them
Your camera comes with the following software:
PictureWorks
HotShots™ software for transferring,
organizing, editing, and printing your pictures
The EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN driver (Windows)
or Plug-In (Macintosh) for transferring your pictures
Macro mode for close-ups Built-in threads for optional 37 mm lenses and filters
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Optional Accessories

Minimum System Requirements

EPSON offers these optional accessories for the PhotoPC 650:
AC adapter for use with any electrical outlet (B867038) NiMH Power Pak with four rechargeable batteries; with
a universal charger (B818172) or 110V charger (B818051)
You can also use optional CompactFlash cards and PCMCIA CompactFlash card adapters available from leading suppliers, such as Lexar Media or SanDisk. enabled CompactFlash cards from Lexar Media work with the JumpShot USB cable.
You can also attach optional 37 mm video camcorder lenses and filters, and connect a tripod to your camera.
See Appendix A for details on using all the optional accessories.
However, only USB-
Make sure your system meets these minimum requirements.

Windows Systems

IBM
Serial transfer: Microsoft
At least 16MB RAM (32MB recommended) At least 50MB free hard disk space Double-speed CD-ROM drive VGA or SVGA monitor displaying thousands of colors Mouse or other pointing device
-compatible PC with 486/66 or higher processor
(Pentium
or Windows NT USB transfer: Windows 98 and an available USB port
recommended)
4.0 and an available serial port;
Windows 95, Windows 98,

Macintosh Systems

Macintosh with PowerPC or higher processor, iMac, or
Power Macintosh G3 (see NOTE on next page)
Serial transfer: System 7.6 or higher and an available
serial port; USB transfer: System 8.1 with iMac Update
1.0, or System 8.5 or higher and an available USB port
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NOTE If your iMac is running OS 8.1, you must install iMac Update 1.0 from Apple at http://swupdates.info.apple.com before you install the Lexar Media JumpShot USB drivers. Contact Apple Computer if you have questions while installing this update.
If your iMac is running OS 8.5, you do not need to install iMac Update 1.0. Your operating system already includes full support for the Lexar Media JumpShot USB drivers. To find out which operating system your iMac is running, select About This Computer from the Apple menu.
At least 16MB RAM (32MB recommended) At least 50MB free hard disk space Double-speed CD-ROM drive VGA monitor displaying thousands of colors Mouse or other pointing device

Registration

Please take a minute to fill out the registration card for the PhotoPC 650 digital camera and mail it back to us. This enables you to receive special information on accessories, new products, and software upgrades. You’ll get immediate attention if you have a problem with your PhotoPC 650.

Safety Instructions

Read these instructions and all warnings and instructions marked on your camera and batteries before using them.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, don’t remove the
camera’s cover or open any of the compartments except as instructed in this
To prevent fire or electric shock, don’t insert objects
through any openings in the camera. Don’t expose the camera to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or explosion, don’t use the camera where
inflammable or volatile gas is stored.
If the camera shows unusual signs such as noise, odor, or
smoke, turn it off immediately. Remove the batteries and/or disconnect the AC adapter, and unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
To avoid damage to the camera optics, don’t expose the
lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Don’t use the camera outdoors during adverse weather
conditions.
Don’t store the camera near sources of bright light,
direct sunlight, high humidity, heat, excessive dirt or dust, or where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields.
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To prevent possible eye injury, don’t take flash pictures
of faces at close range.
Avoid sudden temperature changes, which can cause
moisture to condense on the camera. Keep the camera in a case or bag if you need to move it from a cold environment to a warm one. Allow time for the camera and its optional accessories to adjust to temperature changes before using them.
Don’t use a frayed or damaged power cord with the
AC adapter.
To ensure the best performance, make sure the AC
adapter is fully plugged into the camera whenever you connect it.
Remove batteries and/or unplug the camera and the AC
adapter and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: if the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the camera; if the camera has been dropped or its exterior has been damaged; if the camera or its accessories do not operate normally or exhibit a distinct change in performance.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions.
Don’t attempt to service the camera yourself. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
If the liquid crystal solution contained in the status
display panel or in the LCD monitor leaks out and gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water.
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batteries
hand strap
video cable
USB Com pactFlash card in envelope
Mac adapter cable
serial cable
his chapter helps you get ready to use your new PhotoPC 650. It covers the following:
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Unpacking your PhotoPC 650
Installing the USB CompactFlash card
Installing and using batteries
Attaching the hand strap
Removing the protective plastic
Setting the date and time
Formatting the USB CompactFlash card
Installing your PhotoPC 650 software
Identifying camera parts
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Unpacking Your PhotoPC 650
Make sure you have all the parts shown on the previous page. You won’t need the Macintosh adapter cable with a PC, or the JumpShot USB cable, if you don’t have a Windows 98, iMac, or Power Macintosh G3 system with compatible USB support. However, you must install the USB CompactFlash
card to provide memory for your camera. It’s in the envelope labelled “ATTENTION!”.

Installing the CompactFlash Card

Follow these steps to install the USB CompactFlash card:
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Before you start, make sure the camera is turned off. The lens cover switch should be in the off position.
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Remove the USB CompactFlash card from the envelope labelled “ATTENTION!”.
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Open the camera’s card and port cover and insert the card all the way into the slot, as shown below. Make sure the card’s label faces the front of the camera.
CARD
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EPSON
lens cover switch down: Off
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Close the card and port cover.

Installing Batteries

Before you install the four AA alkaline batteries that came with your camera, make sure the camera is turned off (the lens cover switch is in the off position, as shown to the left). Then follow these steps:
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Turn the camera upside down with the front of the camera facing you.
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Push the battery cover down and to the right. Then raise the cover.
3
Insert all four batteries into the compartment, positioning the + and – ends as shown:
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Close the battery cover by sliding it to the left while pressing it down until it snaps into place.
– end
+ end
See the next page for important information about using your batteries safely and efficiently.
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Using Batteries Safely and Efficiently

When your batteries need to be replaced, the PhotoPC 650 camera can accept four AA batteries of the following types:
Rechargeable NiMH batteries (recommended) Rechargeable NiCad batteries
TIP To save battery power, use the camera’s View mode sparingly. You can still view pictures before saving them with the Quick Review feature; see Chapter 2 for details.
Note the following as you use batteries:
Single-use alkaline batteries Single-use lithium batteries (longer 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. Read all safety and handling instructions before using batteries.
EPSON offers an optional NiMH Power Pak that includes a charger and rechargeable batteries for convenient battery replacement whenever you need them. When you’re transferring pictures to your computer with the serial cable, you’ll use more battery power, so it’s best to power your camera with the optional AC adapter. See page A-2 for details on EPSON’s optional power accessories.
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Don’t use manganese batteries. Replace all four batteries at the same time. Don’t mix
old and new batteries.
Don’t drop, puncture, disassemble, or mutilate batteries.
Don’t get them wet or expose them to fire.
When the camera isn’t used for long periods of time,
remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature in a dry location. Store away from the reach of children.
To avoid fire or electric shock, don’t use batteries that
are leaking or damaged in any way.
If battery acid gets in your eyes or on your skin,
immediately rinse the area with water and seek medical treatment. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with all applicable laws. Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal.
Battery life varies depending on the battery type, the
manufacturer, and other factors.
Avoid using your camera in low temperatures, especially
below 50 °F (10 °C); this drains your batteries faster.

Attaching the Hand Strap

To attach the hand strap, slide the loop through the holder on the camera, then pull the strap through the loop.
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Removing the Protective Plastic

You may need to peel off protective plastic sheets from your camera’s back panel, the status display panel at the top of the camera, and the viewfinder area on the front of the camera.

Setting the Date and Time

Before you use the camera, you need to set its clock. Then the camera will automatically record the date and time for each picture you take. You’ll need to set the clock again whenever you install new batteries.
Follow these steps to set the camera’s clock:
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Slide the lens cover switch up to the ON position to open the lens cover and turn on the camera.
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NOTE If you hear rapid beeps and see an error on the status display panel on the top of the camera when you first turn it on, you may not have installed the USB CompactFlash card or may have installed it incorrectly. Follow the steps on page 1-2 to install the card and try again. If you still get an error, see Chapter 9 for troubleshooting information.
3 Press the SELECT button. You see the clock setting
display in the LCD monitor, with the month setting highlighted in white:
Clock Setting
05/15/99
02:37
mm/dd/yy
2 On the back of the camera, slide the monitor switch to
PLAYBACK. You see a message asking you to set the
clock.
monitor switch
SELECT button
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4 If necessary, press the button to increase the
number or the button to decrease the number, until the month is correct.
5 Press the SELECT button. The month setting is saved
and the day setting is highlighted.
6 Adjust the day, year, hour, and minute settings as
described above until the date and time are correctly adjusted and saved.
After you finish setting the clock and press the
SELECT
button, your monitor returns to playback mode.
7 Slide the monitor switch to the OFF position.

Formatting the USB CompactFlash Card

Before you use your camera for the first time, you need to format your USB CompactFlash card so it can store your pictures. After that, you only need to format the card if a message appears on the LCD monitor instructing you to do so or if you want to quickly erase all the pictures it contains.
Make sure you installed the USB CompactFlash card in the camera (as described on page 1-2), and set the camera’s date and time (as described on page 1-5), then follow these steps:
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On the back of the camera, set the monitor switch to
PLAYBACK (as shown to the left).
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Press the SELECT button to display the LCD monitor menus.
3
Press the or button until you see the Photo Control menu. Then press the display the menu options, as shown below:
Photo Control
Erase
Lock
Reformat
SELECT button to
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Press the or button until Reformat is highlighted, then press the message appears.
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Press the SELECT button again to format the card and return to the Photo Control menu.
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Press BACK until you return to normal playback mode.
NOTE Your USB CompactFlash card works with any ATA-compatible digital camera, such as EPSON’s PhotoPC 600, 700, or 750Z cameras.
If you have problems formatting or using your CompactFlash card, contact Lexar Media, as described on page 9-10.
SELECT button. A warning
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Installing Your PhotoPC 650 Software
Your PhotoPC 650 comes with everything you need to transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer, and organize, enhance, and print your images. The CD-ROM has these applications for your PC or Macintosh:
PictureWorks HotShots EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN driver (Windows) or
Plug-In driver (Macintosh)
It also contains the driver software for the JumpShot USB cable and USB CompactFlash card, which you need to install only if you’re using a compatible USB system. If you’re using a Macintosh, you’ll install the USB drivers along with your other camera software. Installation of the Windows 98 USB drivers is covered in Chapter 4.

Installing on a Windows PC

Close all open applications, then follow these steps:
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Insert the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive.
2
Double-click My Computer. Then double-click your PhotoPC 650 CD-ROM icon.
3
Double-click the Setup.exe icon. The installer opens.
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Follow the instructions on the screen to install HotShots and EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN. Be sure to select
Full Install on the Setup Options screen.

Installing on a Macintosh

Close all open applications, then follow these steps:
1
Insert the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive.
2
Double-click the PhotoPC 650 CD-ROM icon on your desktop to open the CD-ROM window, if necessary.
3
Double-click the HotShots Installer icon to install HotShots and the EPSON PhotoPC 650 Plug-In driver. Click
Continue and follow the on-screen instructions.
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If you’re using an iMac or a Power Macintosh G3, you also need to install the drivers for the JumpShot USB cable and USB CompactFlash card.
Double-click the open it, then double-click the
JumpShot Installer
instructions to view the license agreement and Read Me file, and install the drivers. At the end of installation, click
Restart to restart your system.
Lexar Media JumpShot folder to
Lexar Media
icon. Follow the on-screen
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Identifying Camera Parts

shutter button
timer light
37 mm threads for optional lenses
viewfinder
flash
EPSON
lens lens cover
(on/off)
front view
EPSON
card an d port cover
tripod threads
battery cover CompactFlash
card eject switch
bottom view
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status display panel
LCD monitor switch
status light
viewfinder
status display panel
EPSON
shutter button
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FUNCTION button
back view
LCD monitor
flash button
image quality button
macro/timer
button
top view
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aking pictures with PhotoPC 650 is similar to using a traditional “point and shoot” auto-focus camera.
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This chapter tells you everything you need to know about getting great shots, including the following information:

Getting ready to take pictures

Taking pictures with the viewfinder or LCD monitor
Checking the picture counter
Setting image quality
Using macro mode to take close-ups
Using the flash and timer
Getting Ready to Take Pictures
Before you can take pictures with PhotoPC 650, you need to turn on the camera and check t he stat us of yo ur batteri es on the status display panel.
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Turning the Camera On and Off

Saving Battery Power with Auto Shut-off

To turn on the camera, slide the lens cover switch to the ON position, as shown in the illustration below. The lens cover opens and the status display panel on the top of the camera lights up. The status light on the back of the camera flashes for a few seconds (if the LCD monitor switch is set to
PLAYBACK, set it to VIEW or OFF to take pictures). When
it turns green and stays on, you can take pictures.
To turn off the camera, slide down the lens cover switch to the off position. The lens cover closes, and the status display panel and status light turn off.
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status display panel
EPSON
EPSON
lens cover switch up:
ON
lens cover switch down:
OFF
When the LCD monitor is turned off and you wait more than 60 seconds before or after taking a picture, the camera shuts off automatically to save battery power.
When the LCD monitor is on, the camera shuts off if you wait more than 30 seconds before or after taking a picture.
To “wake” the camera after auto shut-off, press the or
BACK button on the back of the camera, or use the lens
SELECT
cover switch to turn the camera off and on again.

Using the Status Display Panel

The status display panel shows the current camera settings and the status of your battery power:
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battery power
video mode
red eye reduction flash
flash mode
image quality
pictures remaining
timer
macro mode
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Checking the Battery

Picture-Taking Guidelines

When your battery power is running low, the low battery icon appears on the status display panel. The icon flashes when your battery power is completely out.
You need to replace the batteries or use the AC adapter when you see the low battery icon. Although you may be able to use the camera with low batteries, it may operate differently. The camera needs full battery power to operate reliably.
NOTE The low battery icon estimates remaining battery power. You may have some power left even when the low battery icon appears, depending on the type of batteries you’re using. When you see the icon, try turning the camera off (as described on the previous page) and letting the batteries “rest” for a minute or two. Then turn the camera back on and try to take more pictures.
Many factors can affect battery life, including the surrounding temperature. See page 1-3 for battery handling and power-saving details.
To take the best pictures, follow these guidelines:
Make sure your subject and the camera aren’t moving,
or your picture will be blurred.
When you auto-focus your picture (by pressing the
shutter button halfway down), position the most important subject in the center. This sets the camera’s focus point based on the distance from the camera to the center subject. Objects in the foreground or background of the focus point won’t be focused as sharply. Once you’ve auto-focused, you can move the camera so the most important subject is slightly off center, if you want.
Remember that room lighting affects the color casts that
appear in your picture. Certain lighting—such as by fluorescent, incandescent, and halogen lamps—can add a green or yellow cast. You can touch up pictures taken in these lighting conditions using HotShots; see Chapter 7 for instructions.
In certain low light conditions—such as evening,
outdoor scenery shots where the subject is over 9 feet away—you may get the best results by disabling the camera’s flash, using the timer feature, and either holding the camera steady or placing it on a tripod, as described in this chapter.
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Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder

You can capture an image with the PhotoPC 650 as you would with any point-and-shoot auto-focus camera: look through the viewfinder and snap the two-step shutter. However, you can also use the LCD monitor to preview your picture as you take it; see page 2-6 for instructions.
Follow these steps to take a picture with the viewfinder:
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Make sure you are at least 12 inches (0.3 m) away from your subject. (If you want to get closer, use macro mode as described on page 2-10.)
2
Turn the camera on and wait until the status light turns green and stays on.
shutter button
status light
viewfinder
3
Look straight through the viewfinder and center your subject within it.
NOTE For best results, use the LCD monitor to take macro mode pictures; see page 2-10 for instructions. If you use the viewfinder for macro or close-up pictures, you’ll need to allow space around the image to compensate for any parallax shift (the difference between what you see in the viewfinder and the captured image).
4
Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus. You hear a click and the status light changes from green to orange. While holding the shutter button down, you can reframe your picture and move your subject off-center if you want.
5
Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
6
Hold the camera still until it beeps and the status light starts flashing red. The flashing red light indicates that the camera has captured the image and is processing it.
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CAUTION If you set the camera down while the light is still flashing, make sure you handle it carefully. The camera may lose your image if you set it down too hard.
7 Then move the camera away from your eye and check
the Quick Review image on the LCD monitor. (If you don’t see the image, Quick Review mode may be turned off; see page 3-14 to turn it on.)
The Quick Review image lets you see how your picture will turn out and lets you delete the picture, if necessary, before your camera saves it. (You can still delete the picture after it’s saved.)
Quick Review gauge
The Quick Review image remains on the monitor for around 5 seconds. A gauge on the image shows you the time you have left to delete the picture before it’s saved. To delete the picture, hold down the button and press the
BACK button.
FUNCTION
If you didn’t delete the image before the Quick Review gauge disappeared, the image is saved when the status light stops flashing and turns green. You can take another picture at this point. Saved images remain in memory for at least a year, even when the camera is off and the batteries are removed.
NOTE Remember that the camera shuts off automatically 60 seconds after you take a picture with the LCD monitor turned off. To “wake up” the camera, press the SELECT or BACK button on the back of the camera or use the lens cover switch to turn the camera off and on again.
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Taking Pictures with the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor lets you see a live preview of what the camera’s lens sees at any moment. Note the following when taking pictures with the LCD monitor:
Follow these steps to take a picture with the LCD monitor:
1
Turn on the camera and slide the monitor switch left to
VIEW position. You see a preview of your picture on
the the LCD monitor.
The image area displayed on the LCD monitor is
slightly smaller than the image that will be captured.
In direct sunlight, you may need to shade the LCD
monitor with your hand to see it better, or you can adjust the LCD brightness setting to make viewing easier (see page 3-14 for instructions).
In a low lighting environment, the image on the LCD
monitor may appear speckled or “noisy” due to insufficient light reaching the camera’s sensor. This won’t affect the quality of your picture unless you turn the flash off. (See page 2-11 for instructions on using the flash.)
The preview image may appear to flicker under strong
fluorescent lighting. When your subject is very bright (a sunlit white wall, for example), you may see a band of washed-out color in the image on the monitor. This will not affect the actual image captured by the camera.
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monitor switch
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Center your subject on the monitor and hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus.
You hear a click and the status light changes from green to orange. While holding the shutter button down, you can reframe your picture and move your subject off­center if you want.
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