Epson PhotoPC 700 Color User Manual

ABA

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

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

◗ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ◗ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver ◗ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

◗ Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment

WARNING

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

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

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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.

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.

Image Expert and Camio are trademarks of Sierra Imaging, Inc. in the United States and other countries and are used under license.

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.

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.

Introduction

PhotoPC 700 Features 2

Optional Accessories 3

Minimum System Requirements 3

Windows Systems 3 Macintosh Systems 4

Where To Get Help 4

Software Support 5

Software Licensing 5 Registration 6 Safety Instructions 6

1 Getting Started

Unpacking Your PhotoPC 700 1-1 Identifying Camera Parts 1-2 Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries 1-4

Charging Batteries 1-4 Installing Batteries 1-6

Battery Options 1-8 Attaching the Hand Strap 1-9 Installing Your PhotoPC 700 Software 1-10

Installing for Windows 95 or

Windows NT 4.0 1-10 Installing for Windows 3.1x 1-11 Installing on a Macintosh 1-11

Making Windows Diskettes 1-11 Making Macintosh Diskettes 1-12 Setting the Date and Time 1-12

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2 Taking Pictures

Getting Ready to Take Pictures 2-2

Turning the Camera On and Off 2-2 Saving Battery Power With Auto Shut-off 2-2 Using the Display Panel 2-3

Checking the Battery 2-3 Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder 2-3 Taking Pictures With the LCD Screen 2-5

Erasing a Picture With the LCD Screen 2-7 Checking the Picture Counter 2-8

Storing More Pictures 2-8 Setting Image Quality and Color Mode 2-9

Fine 2-9

Super Fine 2-9

Monochrome Fine 2-9

Monochrome Super Fine 2-9

Standard 2-9 Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups 2-11 Using the Flash 2-12 Taking Pictures With the Timer 2-12 Using the View Mode Menus 2-13 Taking Digital Panoramic Pictures

Taking Digital Zoom Pictures 2-16 Continuous Shooting 2-17

Automatic Continuous Shooting 2-19

Using Advanced Settings 2-20

Photographing With Fixed White Balance 2-20 Adjusting Exposure 2-21 Adjusting Sensitivity for Night Photos 2-22

3 Playing Back Photos

Using the Playback Mode 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 Magnifying a Picture 3-6 Erasing Pictures 3-7

Erasing the Currently Displayed Picture 3-7 Selecting Pictures to Erase 3-7 Locking Photos 3-9 Unlocking Photos 3-11

Playing Back Pictures on TV 3-12

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4 Getting Photos Into Your Computer

Connecting the Camera 4-1

Connecting to a Windows PC 4-2

Connecting to a Macintosh 4-3 Transferring Photos With Image Expert 4-4

What To Do if You See an Error Message 4-8 Getting Images Into TWAIN Applications 4-9 Getting Images That You Can Import 4-11

What To Do If the Camera Is Not

Responding 4-13

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 an Album

(Windows Only) 5-4 Getting Images With the Camio Viewer

(Windows 95 and Windows NT) 5-5

Dragging and Dropping a Picture Into

a Document 5-7

Transferring Images Before Placing Them 5-8

6 Working With Photos and Albums

Using Albums 6-2

Organizing Pictures in Albums 6-2 Renaming a Picture 6-3 Viewing Picture Information 6-3

Printing an Image or Album 6-4

Choosing the Layout Style 6-5 Adding Text 6-6 Choosing Album Images 6-7 Adjusting the Printed Area 6-7

Adding Sound to an Image 6-8

Playing Back Sounds 6-9 Editing Sounds 6-10

Deleting Sounds 6-10 Displaying Albums as Slide Shows 6-11 Copying to Diskette 6-12

Viewing the Pictures on Diskette 6-13 Using an Album as a Screen Saver 6-13 Setting an Image as Wallpaper 6-14 Sending Pictures and Sound by E-mail 6-14

7 Editing Images

Viewing and Selecting 7-2 Applying Quick Fix 7-2 Correcting 7-3 Cropping 7-4 Resizing 7-5

Maintaining Image Resolution 7-5 Rotating 7-6 Flipping 7-7 Applying Special Effects 7-7 Changing the Number of Colors 7-8

8 Using Custom and Advanced Features

Taking Pictures From Your Computer

With Image Expert 8-1

Using the Self Timer 8-3

Setting the Shutter Speed 8-4

Taking Pictures With EPSON Photo!2 8-4 Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer 8-5

Changing Settings With Image Expert 8-5

Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!2 8-7

Customizing Settings With the LCD Screen 8-9

Setting the Camera Clock 8-9 Setting the Alert Beep 8-10 Setting the LCD Brightness 8-11 Setting the Power Mode 8-11

Setting the Language 8-12

9 Using Your Camera for Presentations

Uploading Images to the Camera 9-1

Uploading Existing Images From Your

Windows PC 9-2

Uploading Images From Your Macintosh 9-5

Converting Presentations 9-7

Capturing Windows Screens 9-8 Capturing Macintosh Screens 9-9

Projecting Your Presentation 9-10

10 Using CompactFlash Storage Cards

Installing a Storage Card 10-2 Removing a Storage Card 10-3 Getting Images From a Card to Your Computer 10-3

Using a PCMCIA Adapter 10-4

Transferring Photos 10-4 Formatting a Storage Card 10-5 Getting Memory Information 10-6 Copying To and From a Storage Card 10-7

11 Printing Directly From the Camera

Connecting the Camera to the Printer 11-2 Starting Direct Print 11-3 Printing 11-4

Printing a Full Size or 5 × 7 Image 11-4

Producing Your Printout 11-9 Printing a Card 11-9 Printing Album Images 11-11 Printing Stickers 11-12

Printing a Contact Sheet 11-14 Cleaning the Print Head 11-15 Removing Direct Print 11-16 Uploading Direct Print 11-16 Reading Error Messages 11-18

12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger 12-1

Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger 12-1

Storing the Camera 12-2 Solving Camera Problems 12-2 Solving Picture Problems 12-8

A Optional 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 the Telephoto Lens A-6 Using Close-up Lenses A-7

B Specifications

Camera B-1

Physical Dimensions B-1 Safety Specifications B-1 Power B-1 Technical B-2 Environmental B-2 Photographic B-3

NiMH Battery Charger B-4

Physical Dimensions B-4 Technical B-4

Optional AC Adapter B-4

Physical Dimensions B-4 Technical B-4

Index

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Introduction

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PhotoPC 700 captures images at 1280

960 pixel resolution

in 24-bit color, using a 1.25-megapixel CCD sensor. You

can expand the camera’s capacity with optional

™

CompactFlash

storage cards, and use standard 37 mm

lenses to capture wide-angle and telephoto shots. The

continuous shooting mode lets you take ten pictures in five

seconds (640

480 pixel resolution).

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Your PhotoPC 700 comes complete with cables, batteries,

battery charger, software, and utilities for downloading,

editing, organizing, and printing your pictures.

◗ Automatic or fixed white balance and adjustments for

exposure and sensitivity

◗ Tiffen



adapter for optional 37 mm lenses and filters

PhotoPC 700 Features

PhotoPC 700 is a complete system for capturing digital

images, and includes the following features:

◗ Resolutions up to 1280 ◗ 4MB internal flash memory that holds approximately

15 fine-resolution or 50 standard-resolution images

◗ 24-bit color or grayscale image capture ◗ Two-inch, active matrix TFT color LCD screen for

previewing and playing back pictures

◗ Video output for playing your pictures back on a TV,

VCR, or projector

◗ Macro, digital zoom, panorama, and continuous shooting

modes

960 pixels

◗ Built-in flash ◗ Direct print capability to several EPSON ink jet

printers—print without using a computer

◗ Automatic shut-off to save batteries ◗ Automatic date and time recording for each picture ◗ Cables for transferring photos to your Windows

Macintosh

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and displaying on a TV or multimedia



PC or

projector

Your camera comes with the PhotoPC 700 software suite,

which includes the following applications:

◗ Sierra Imaging



Image Expert™ software for

transferring, organizing, editing, and printing your

pictures

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◗ The EPSON Photo!2 application and TWAIN driver

for transferring and converting your pictures

◗ EPSON Photo File Uploader for converting

presentation slides into image files and uploading them

into your camera

◗ EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader for re-installing the

Direct Print program on your camera; this lets you print

directly from the camera to an EPSON printer.

Additionally, you can expand the capabilities of your camera

by attaching 37 mm video camcorder lenses using the lens

adapter included in the box. You can order optional wide

angle, telephoto, and close-up lenses and filters from

DC PRO at (800) 522-7835 or (516) 434-8800

(fax: 516-434-9238, e-mail: dcproacc@aol.com). For more

information, see the brochure in your box.

Minimum System Requirements

Optional Accessories

EPSON offers these accessories for the PhotoPC 700:

◗ AC adapter for use with any electrical outlet ◗ Replacement NiMH rechargeable batteries ◗ Replacement NiMH Power Pak including batteries and

charger

You can also use CompactFlash storage cards and PCMCIA

adapters available from leading suppliers, such as Lexar



Media,

SanDisk, or Simple Technology.

To transfer images to your computer and edit them, make

sure your system meets these minimum requirements:

Windows Systems

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◗ IBM ◗ Microsoft

◗ Serial port with standard RS-232C interface ◗ At least 16MB RAM ◗ Double-speed CD-ROM drive

-compatible PC with 486 or higher processor

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Windows 95, Windows 3.1 or later,

Windows for Workgroups 3.11 or later, or

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Windows NT

4.0

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◗ At least 30MB free hard disk space

Where To Get Help

◗ VGA or SVGA monitor with at least 256-color display ◗ Mouse or other pointing device

Macintosh Systems

™

◗ Macintosh with PowerPC ◗ System Software Version 7.1 or later (System 7.5 or later

is required to access optional CompactFlash card

memory directly from the Macintosh.)

◗ At least 16MB RAM ◗ At least 30MB free hard disk space ◗ Double-speed CD-ROM drive ◗ VGA monitor with at least 256 colors ◗ Standard Macintosh modem/printer serial port

or higher processor

EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services and automated telephone services 24 hours a day. The following tables list the contact information:

Electronic support services

Service Access

World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home

EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web

EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service at

EPSON Forum on CompuServe

Page at

http://www.epson.com

browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto

anonymous

password.

(800) 442-2007

software to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity. Modem speed can be up to 28.8 Kbps.

Members of CompuServe can type the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum. For a free introductory CompuServe membership, call (800) 848-8199 and ask for representative #529.

ftp.epson.com

and your e-mail address as the

. Set your communications

with the user name

GO EPSON

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Automated telephone services

Service Access

EPSON SoundAdvice For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked

EPSON FaxAdvice

EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized

questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call

™

Access EPSON’s technical information library by calling

(800) 442-2110

fax number to use this service.

EPSON Reseller call

(800) 442-2110

. You must provide a return

(800) 442-2110

You can purchase manuals and accessories from EPSON

Accessories at

please call

(800) 873-7766

(800) 807-7766

(U.S. sales only). In Canada,

Software Support

If you’ve tried the on-screen help, checked this

and you still have questions, call one of the following

numbers for technical support:

User’s Guide

To speak to a technical support representative, dial

(310) 782-2600

to 8

, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7AM to

Saturday and Sunday. Toll or long distance charges

(U.S.), or

(905) 709-2567

(Canada), 6

may apply.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

◗

Product name

◗

Product serial number

◗

Computer configuration

◗

Description of the problem

◗ (800) 501-8902

(for Windows 95 users, make sure you check the

for Image Expert software questions

Quick Tour first)

◗ (310) 782-2600

for the EPSON Photo!2 application

and TWAIN driver, the EPSON Photo File Uploader,

and the EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader

Software Licensing

You can install EPSON Photo!2, the EPSON Photo File

Uploader, and the EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader on

multiple computer systems. If you want to install Image

Expert on multiple computer systems, please contact Sierra

Imaging at (800) 501-8902 regarding the licensing fee.

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Registration

Please take a minute to fill out the registration card for the

PhotoPC 700 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 700.

Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions before using your camera and

battery charger. Also follow all warnings and instructions

marked on the camera, battery charger, and batteries.

◗ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the

camera’s cover or open any of the compartments except

as instructed in this

User’s Guide

◗ To prevent fire or explosion, do not use the camera or

battery charger 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.

◗ If the battery charger shows unusual signs such as noise,

odor, or smoke, unplug it immediately.

◗ To avoid damage to the optics of the camera, do not

expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of

time.

◗ Do not use the charger near water. Never insert or

remove the charger’s power plug with wet hands.

◗ To prevent fire or electric shock, do not insert objects

through any openings in the camera or battery charger.

Do not expose the camera or battery charger to rain or

moisture.

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◗ Keep the charger away from heat sources. Do not use

outside the temperature range of 35 to 95

◗ Do not use the charger within reach of children.

F (0 to 35°C).

◗ Use only the types of power sources listed on the charger

label and in this User’s Guide. Always supply power to

the charger directly from a standard domestic electrical

outlet.

◗ Do not use the camera outdoors during adverse weather

conditions.

◗ Do not 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.

◗ To prevent possible eye injury, do not 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.

◗ 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 optional accessories do not

operate normally or exhibit a distinct change in

performance.

◗ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions.

◗ Do not attempt to service the camera or battery charger

yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel.

◗ If the liquid crystal solution contained in the display

panel or in the LCD screen 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.

◗ Do not use a frayed or damaged power cord with the

AC adapter.

Introduction

camera

Tiffen lens adapter

software

Getting Started

battery charger

hand strap

video cable

PhotoPC 700 cable

Mac adapter cable

rechargeable batteries

direct print cable

his chapter helps you get ready to use your new PhotoPC 700. It covers the following:

◗

Unpacking your PhotoPC 700

◗

Identifying camera parts

◗

Using batteries

◗

Attaching the hand strap

◗

Installing your PhotoPC 700 software

◗

Making installation diskettes

◗

Setting the date and time

Unpacking Your PhotoPC 700

Make sure you have all the parts shown to the left. If you’re using a PC, you won’t need the Macintosh adapter cable.

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Getting Started

1-1

Identifying Camera Parts

shutter button

viewfinder

flash

lens

front view

timer light

lens cover (on/off)

connector cover

tripod socket

battery cover

bottom view

battery cover lock

storage card eject lever

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Getting Started

viewfinder

status light

Function button

LCD screen

back view

display panel

screen switch

hand strap holder

card slot cover

display panel

flash button

image quality button

top view

timer button

shutter button

macro button

Getting Started

1-3

Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries

To help lower the cost of ownership, your PhotoPC 700 comes with four rechargeable NiMH batteries and a pocketsize charger. These batteries can be recharged hundreds of times. Before you install them in your camera for the first time, you need to charge them completely three times. The instructions in the following sections tell you how to charge, install, and handle batteries.

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. Subsequent charges take approximately two and a half hours.

Charging Batteries

It’s important to make sure your batteries are fully charged, 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 before using the charger.

Note the following when charging batteries:

◗ Do not insert batteries backwards. ◗ Do not open the cover while batteries are charging. ◗ Do not use near water or handle with wet hands. For

indoor use only.

◗ Do not use within reach of children. ◗ Do not charge the batteries using an electrical outlet on

an airplane.

1-4

Getting Started

Follow these steps to charge your batteries for the first time:

1 Lift up the cover of the charger and insert all four

batteries, positioning the + and – ends as shown. Then close the cover firmly.

2 Turn the charger over and flip the two prongs out of

their compartment.

3 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Both lights

turn red, indicating that the charger is working. When the batteries are fully charged, after about two and a half hours, the lights go off.

NOTE The charger lights flash to indicate changes in battery temperature and voltage. If the lights continue 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.

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1-5

4 Now charge your batteries again by opening and then

closing the charger. The second charge should take about two and a half hours.

5 Charge the batteries a third time by opening and closing

the charger again. This charge should take about 20 minutes.

6 After you have charged the batteries three times and

both lights are off, unplug the charger. To avoid overcharging, don’t leave the charger plugged in for long periods of time after the lights go off.

Be sure to always 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 all four 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.

7 Wait one hour until the batteries cool before removing

them from the charger.

8 Before storing the charger, press down on the prongs to

lock the plug into place.

(For subsequent charges of your NiMH rechargeable batteries, follow steps 1 through 3, then unplug the charger and follow steps 7 and 8 above.)

1-6

Getting Started

Installing Batteries

Before you install the batteries, make sure the camera is turned off (the lens cover is closed). Then follow these steps:

1 Turn the camera upside down with the LCD screen

facing you.

2 Push the battery cover lock down. While holding the

lock, slide the battery cover to the left to open it. Then raise the cover.

3 Insert all four batteries into the compartment,

positioning the + and – ends as shown:

4 Close the battery cover and slide it to the right while

pressing down, until it snaps into place.

Getting Started

1-7

Battery Options

If you forget to charge your rechargeable NiMH batteries or if they need to be replaced, the PhotoPC 700 camera can also accept the following:

◗ Use the batteries that came with your camera only in

EPSON digital cameras.

◗ Do not use manganese batteries. ◗ Replace all four batteries at the same time.

◗ Rechargeable AA NiCad batteries ◗ Single-use AA alkaline batteries (Energizer



brand

recommended)

◗ Single-use AA 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.

Note the following when handling batteries:

◗ Use only the EPSON battery charger (Model EU-23) to

charge the batteries that came with your camera.

Pour usage avec le chargeur de piles modele EU-23.

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Getting Started

◗ Batteries that have not been used for a long time do not

charge well. However, with regular use, the batteries will return to normal.

◗ Batteries discharge at least 2% per day, whether they are

used or not.

◗ If the batteries are charged in a hot environment, or if

they are charged repeatedly without being discharged, they will wear out more quickly.

◗ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, or mutilate

batteries. Do not get them wet or expose them to fire.

◗ When the camera is not 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, do not 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.

Attaching the Hand Strap

To attach the hand strap, loop the strap around the holder on the side of the camera as shown below.

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Installing Your PhotoPC 700 Softw are

PhotoPC 700 comes with everything you need to transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer, organize, enhance, and share your images, and insert them into documents. You can also upload pictures and presentations into your camera. The included CD-ROM has these applications for your Windows PC or Macintosh:

◗ Sierra Imaging Image Expert ◗ EPSON Photo!2 TWAIN and standalone application ◗ EPSON Photo File Uploader ◗ EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader

Installing for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0

Follow these steps:

Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. The install program

starts automatically. If it doesn’t start automatically, double-click

My Computer

icon. Click

2 3

Install Image Expert

Follow the instructions on the screen.

. Then double-click your CD-ROM

All programs will be installed in the PhotoPC 700 folder.

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Getting Started

NOTE After you install your software for Windows 95, you can run the Image Expert Quick Tour to learn more about your camera. See page 4-5 for instructions.

Installing for Windows 3.1x

Follow these steps:

Insert the CD-ROM in your drive.

In the Program Manager, select Run from the File

menu. Type D:\SETUP. If your CD-ROM drive is not

drive D, substitute the correct letter. Then click

Install Image Expert

Select

instructions on the screen.

and follow the

Installing on a Macintosh

Follow these steps:

Insert the CD-ROM in your drive.

Double-click the CD-ROM icon.

Double-click the Install PhotoPC 700 icon. Click

Continue

and follow the instructions on the screen.

Making Windows Diskettes

Before you start, make sure you have 6 blank, formatted diskettes (8 for Windows 3.1 or 18 if you want to include the Quick Tour for Windows 95 and Windows NT). Then follow these steps:

Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. The install program

starts automatically. If it doesn’t start automatically,

double-click CD-ROM icon.

In the Windows 3.1 Program Manager, select the File menu. Type drive is not drive D, substitute the correct letter. Then

click Click

Select your operating system and diskette drive and click

. Follow the instructions on the screen to create the

diskettes.

My Computer. Then double-click your

D:\SETUP. If your CD-ROM

Make Image Expert Disks.

Run

from

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Making Macintosh Diskettes

Before you start, make sure you have 10 blank, formatted diskettes. You can use either the Disk Copy 6.2 utility (you



can download it from the Apple it), or the DropImage program on the PhotoPC 700 CD-ROM.

To use Disk Copy 6.2, double-click the file named

Make Floppies

and follow the instructions on the screen. The Image Expert disk image files are located in the Disk Images folder on the CD-ROM. Follow these steps to make diskettes using the DropImage program:

Open the Disk Images folder on your CD-ROM.

Drag the file

icon for Insert a blank, formatted diskette in your drive and

Disk1.image

appears on your desktop.

Disk 1

change its name to Image Expert 1.

Web site if you don’t have

onto DropImage 1.0. An

When the copy finishes, drag both icons to the trash.

Your Macintosh ejects the diskette. Repeat steps 2 to 5 for each disk image file.

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 or recharged batteries.

NOTE You can also set the camera’s clock through your computer. See Chapter 4 for instructions on connecting the camera to your computer, and page 8-6 for instructions on setting the date and time.

Drag the Disk 1 icon onto the Image Expert 1 icon. If

you are asked to confirm the copy, click

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Getting Started

Yes

screen switch

Follow these steps to set the camera’s clock:

SELECT button

BACK button

You see the clock setting screen, with the year setting highlighted in red:

3 If necessary, press the button to increase the

number or the button to decrease the number, until the year is correct.

4 Press the

the month setting is highlighted.

SELECT

button. The year setting is saved and

1 Slide the screen switch to

asking you to set the clock.

2 Press the

SELECT

button.

Playback

. You see a message

5 Adjust the month, day, 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 button, your screen returns to playback mode.

6 Slide the screen switch

OFF

Getting Started

SELECT

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Taking Pictures

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aking pictures with PhotoPC 700 is similar to using a traditional “point and shoot” auto-focus camera.

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 screen

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Checking the picture counter

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Setting image quality and color mode

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Using macro mode to take close-ups

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Using the flash and timer

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Taking zoom or panoramic pictures

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Continuous shooting

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Using advanced settings

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Taking Pictures

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Epson PhotoPC 700 Color User Manual

Contents

Introduction

PhotoPC 700 Features

Minimum System Requirements

Optional Accessories

Windows Systems

Where To Get Help

Macintosh Systems

Software Support

Software Licensing

Registration

Safety Instructions

Unpacking your PhotoPC 700

Identifying Camera Parts

Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries

Charging Batteries

Installing Batteries

Battery Options

Attaching the Hand Strap

Installing Your PhotoPC 700 Softw are

Installing for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0

Installing for Windows 3.1x

Installing on a Macintosh

Making Windows Diskettes

Making Macintosh Diskettes

Setting the Date and Time