Epson PhotoPC 800 User Manual

User’s Guide

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Introduction

PhotoPC 800 Features Intro-2

Optional Accessories Intro-4

Minimum System Requirements Intro-4

Windows Systems Intro-4 Macintosh Systems Intro-5

Where To Get Help Intro-6

Software Support Intro-7

Software Licensing Intro-7 Registration Intro-7 Safety Instructions Intro-8

1 Getting Started

Unpacking Your PhotoPC 800 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 Wrist Strap 1-9 Installing Your Memory Card 1-10 Setting the Date and Time 1-11 Formatting Your Memory Card 1-12 Removing Your Memory Card 1-13 Installing Your PhotoPC 800 Software 1-14

Installing for Windows 98, Windows 95,

or Windows NT 4.0 1-14

Installing on a Macintosh 1-16

2 Taking Pictures

Using the Camera Dial 2-1 Reading the Status Display Panel 2-2

Checking the Battery 2-2

Checking the Picture Counter 2-3 Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder 2-4 Taking Pictures With the LCD Screen 2-6

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3 Using the Camera Buttons to Change

Settings

Setting Image Quality 3-1

Standard 3-2 Fine 3-2 Super Fine 3-2 HyPict 3-2

Using the Flash 3-3

Auto 3-3 Forced Flash 3-3 Flash Off 3-3

Slow Synchronized Flash 3-3 Taking Pictures With the Timer 3-4 Making Advanced Adjustments 3-5

Adjusting the Sensitivity Setting 3-5

Adjusting the White Balance Setting 3-6

Adjusting the Exposure Setting 3-7

4 Using the LCD Menus to Change Settings

Choosing the User Mode 4-2 Taking Color or Black and White Pictures 4-4 Taking Quick Shots 4-4 Taking Digital Zoom Pictures 4-5 Taking Close-Ups With Macro Mode 4-7

Taking Digital Panoramic Pictures 4-8 Continuous Shooting 4-10

Continuous Shooting Using the Timer 4-11

Interval Shooting 4-12 Adding Voice Recordings to Pictures 4-13 Using Programmed Subject Settings 4-15 Adjusting the Sensitivity Setting 4-17 Adjusting the White Balance Setting 4-18

Photographing With Fixed White Balance 4-19

Photographing With User Defined White

Balance 4-21

Adjusting Exposure 4-22

Making Predefined Exposure Adjustments 4-23

Making Advanced Exposure Adjustments 4-24 Adjusting the Focus 4-24 Changing the Metering Method 4-25 Setting Camera Options 4-26

Setting the Automatic Power Off Feature 4-26

Setting the LCD Brightness 4-28

Setting the Alert Beep 4-28

Setting the Time and Date 4-29

Setting the Language 4-30

5 Playing Back Photos

Playing Back Pictures One by One 5-2 Playing Back Multiple Pictures 5-3 Deleting Pictures 5-4

Deleting the Currently Displayed Picture 5-4 Deleting All Pictures 5-5 Deleting Selected Pictures 5-5 Locking Pictures 5-6

Unlocking Pictures 5-8 Adding Audio Recordings 5-8 Deleting Audio Recordings 5-10 Magnifying a Picture 5-11 Viewing Picture Information 5-12 Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show 5-13

Excluding Pictures From a Slide Show 5-14

Rotating Pictures in a Slide Show 5-15 Playing Back Pictures on TV 5-17

6 Getting Photos Into Your Computer

Connecting the Camera 6-1

Connecting to a Windows PC 6-2

Connecting to a Macintosh 6-4 Transferring Photos and Sound Files 6-5

What To Do if You See an Error Message 6-9

Getting Images Into TWAIN-Compliant

Applications 6-10

Getting Images That You Can Import 6-12

What To Do If the Camera Is Not

Responding 6-14

7 Getting Your Photos Into Documents

Importing Images Into Documents 7-2 Getting Images With Copy and Paste 7-3 Using Drag and Drop From an Album

(Windows Only) 7-4

Getting Images With the Camio Viewer

(Windows) 7-6

Dragging and Dropping a Picture Into

a Document 7-7

Transferring Images Before Placing Them 7-8

8 Working With Photos and Albums

Using Image Expert Albums 8-2

Organizing Pictures in Albums 8-2 Renaming a Picture 8-3 Viewing Picture Information 8-3

Printing an Image or Album 8-4

Choosing the Layout Style 8-5

Adding Text 8-6

Choosing Album Images 8-7

Adjusting the Printed Area 8-7 Adding Sound to an Image 8-8

Playing Back Sounds 8-9

Editing Sounds 8-10

Deleting Sounds 8-10 Displaying Albums as Slide Shows 8-11 Using an Album as a Screen Saver 8-12 Setting an Image as Wallpaper 8-12 Copying to Diskette or Zip Disk 8-13

Viewing the Pictures on Diskette or

Zip Disk 8-14

Sending Pictures and Sound by E-mail 8-14

9 Editing Images

Viewing and Selecting Images 9-2 Applying Quick Fix 9-3 Correcting an Image 9-3 Cropping an Image 9-5 Resizing an Image 9-5 Rotating an Image 9-6 Flipping an Image 9-7

Applying Special Effects 9-8 Changing the Number of Colors 9-9

10 Operating the Camera From Your Computer

Taking Pictures From Your Computer With

Image Expert 10-1

Using the Self Timer 10-3 Taking Pictures With EPSON Photo!3 10-4 Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer 10-5

Changing Settings With Image Expert 10-5

Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!3 10-7

11 Using Your Camera for Presentations

Uploading Images to the Camera 11-1

Uploading Images From Your Windows PC 11-2

Uploading Images From Your Macintosh 11-5 Converting Presentations 11-7

Capturing Windows Screens 11-8

Capturing Macintosh Screens 11-9 Projecting Your Presentation 11-11

12 Printing Directly From the Camera

Connecting the Camera to the Printer 12-2 Starting Direct Print 12-3

Printing 12-4

Printing Single and Multiple Images 12-4 Producing Your Printout 12-8 Printing a Card 12-10 Printing Album Images 12-11 Printing Stickers 12-13

Printing an Index of Your Images 12-15 Removing the Direct Print Program 12-16 Reinstalling the Direct Print Program 12-17 Reading Error and Status Messages 12-17

13 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger 13-1

Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger 13-1

Storing the Camera 13-2 Solving Camera Problems 13-2 Solving Picture Problems 13-8

B Specifications

Camera B-1

Physical Dimensions B-1 Power B-1 Technical B-2 Environmental B-3 Safety B-3 Photographic B-3 Memory Card Picture Capacity B-4

NiMH Battery Charger B-5

Physical Dimensions B-5 Technical B-5

Optional AC Adapter B-5

Physical Dimensions B-5 Technical B-5

CompactFlash Card B-5

Physical Dimensions B-5

A Optional Accessories

Using the Universal AC Adapter A-2 Using an Optional Tripod A-4 Using a PCMCIA Adapter A-4

Installing the PCMCIA Adapter A-4

Transferring Photos With the Adapter A-5 About the IOMEGA Clik! Drive A-6

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Introduction

our new EPSON

two megapixel, USB and serial digital camera small

enough to fit in your pocket, purse, or briefcase. It includes

three different user modes with three levels of control: fully

automatic point-and-shoot for the beginner photographer,

and increasing levels of control for intermediate and expert

photographers.

The PhotoPC 800 comes with a built-in microphone that

lets you add voice messages to your photos, and an LCD

screen so you can view your pictures before and after you

capture them. You can display your images on a TV or

multimedia projector, or transfer them to your computer.

You can even upload pictures, text, and graphics into your

camera, and play them back for presentations.

PhotoPC

800 is a high resolution,

Introduction

The PhotoPC 800 captures images at 1600

× 1200 pixel

resolution in 24-bit color, using a 2.14 megapixel CCD

sensor. With EPSON’s HyPict™

technology, the images can be interpolated to 1984

image enhancement

× 1488

pixels right inside the camera.

Your PhotoPC 800 comes complete with cables, batteries,

battery charger, soft camera case, handstrap, and 8MB

CompactFlash

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memory card. It also comes with a

CD-ROM with software and utilities for downloading,

editing, organizing, and printing your pictures.

PhotoPC 800 Features

PhotoPC 800 is a complete system for capturing digital

images, and includes the following features:

◗ 2.14 million pixel CCD sensor ◗ Resolutions of 1600

1984

× 1488 pixels (interpolated) using EPSON’s

HyPict image enhancement technology

× 1200 pixels, and up to

◗ 24-bit color or grayscale image capture ◗ High-speed image processing (one second per image in

quick shot mode)

◗ 8MB EPSON CompactFlash card that holds

approximately 24 fine-resolution or 120 standard-

resolution images

◗ Built-in microphone that lets you record a voice message

of up to 10 seconds for each picture

◗ 1.8-inch, active matrix TFT color LCD screen that

supports instant preview, playback, delete, and power

save mode

◗ Capability to print directly to several EPSON ink jet

printers—without using a computer

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

VCR, or projector

◗ Macro, 2× digital zoom, panorama, quick shot mode, and

interval and continuous shooting

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◗ Adjustments for white balance, exposure, sensitivity,

aperture, shutter, and focus

◗ Built-in flash with a slow synchronized mode for night

photography

◗ Four rechargeable NiMH AA batteries and a fast charger ◗ Automatic shut-off to save batteries ◗ Automatic date and time recording for each picture ◗ Serial and USB cables for transferring photos to your

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Windows

◗ Fully USB-compatible

Your camera comes with the PhotoPC 800 software suite,

which includes the following applications for both PC and

Macintosh users:

◗ Sierra Imaging Image Expert

organizing, editing, and printing your pictures

◗ The EPSON Photo!3

for transferring your pictures

or Macintosh computer

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software for transferring,

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application and TWAIN driver

◗ EPSON Photo File Uploader for converting

presentation slides into image files and uploading them

to your camera

◗ EPSON Photo Program Uploader for installing the

Direct Print program on your camera (Direct Print lets

you print directly from the camera to a number of

EPSON ink jet printers)

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Optional Accessories

EPSON offers these accessories for the PhotoPC 800:

◗ Universal AC adapter (B867062) for use with any

standard (100 to 240 V) electrical outlet

◗ Additional or replacement NiMH rechargeable batteries

(B818061)

◗ Additional or replacement universal NiMH Power Pak,

which includes batteries and charger (B818172)

◗ EPSON Image Authentication System

(PPC8–IAS)

You can also obtain additional CompactFlash memory cards

and PCMCIA adapters from leading suppliers, such as Lexar

™

Media

and SanDisk.

™

(IAS) software

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

◗ 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



-compatible PC with 486 or higher processor

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Windows 98, Windows 95, or

Windows NT



4.0 (Service Pack 3 or later

recommended)

or higher), or USB support for Windows 98 computer

with built-in USB port.

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◗ 16-bit sound card and speakers (for voice annotation

feature only)

Macintosh Systems

◗ One of the following systems:

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Macintosh PowerPC

7.5 or later

Power Macintosh

8.51 or later

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iMac

computer with System Software Version 8.1 with

iMac Update 1.0

◗ 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)

with System Software Version

G3 with System Software Version

NOTE

If your iMac is running OS 8.1, you must download and install the

iMac Update 1.0 from Apple at http://swupdates.info.apple.com

before you install the PhotoPC 800 software. Contact Apple

Computer if you have problems installing this update or if you

have any questions. If your iMac is running OS 8.5, you do not

need to download and install the iMac Update 1.0. Your operating

system already includes full support for the PhotoPC 800

software. (To find out which operating system your iMac is

running, select About This Computer in the Apple menu.)

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Where To Get Help

Automated telephone services

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 Forum on CompuServe

Page at http://www.epson.com.

browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the password.

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

Automated telephone services

Service Access

EPSON SoundAdvice For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked

questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 922-8911.

Service Access

EPSON FaxAdvice

EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized

To speak to a technical support representative, dial

(310) 974-1983

to 6PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

™

(U.S.), or

Access EPSON’s technic al information li brary by calling (800) 922-8911. You mu st provide a return fax number to use this service.

EPSON Reseller call (800) 922-8911.

(905) 709-3839

(Canada),

Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

Product name

◗

Product serial number

◗

Computer configuration

◗

Description of the problem

◗

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You can purchase manuals and accessories from EPSON

Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada,

please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Or visit our

website at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only).

Software Support

If you are having problems with a software application

included with the camera, you can call one of the following

numbers for technical support:

◗ (800) 501-8902 for Sierra Imaging Image Expert

software questions. Available weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM,

Pacific Time. Or e-mail support@sierraimaging.com.

Worldwide support number is (831) 461-4710.

◗ (310) 974-1983 for the EPSON Photo!3 application

and TWAIN driver, the EPSON Photo File Uploader,

the EPSON Photo!3 Program Uploader, and the Direct

Print software.

Software Licensing

You can install EPSON Photo!3, the EPSON Photo File

Uploader, and the EPSON Photo!3 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.

Registration

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

PhotoPC 800 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 800.

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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

◗ 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.

User’s Guide

◗ 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.

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

outside the temperature range of 32 to 95

(0 to 35

◗ Do not use the charger within reach of children.

C).

◗ 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.

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◗ Do not insert batteries backwards. ◗ Use only the types of power sources listed on the charger

label and in this

the charger directly from a standard domestic electrical

outlet.

◗ Do not charge the batteries using an electrical outlet on

an airplane.

User’s Guide

. Always supply power to

◗ 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.

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

AC adapter.

◗ 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.

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efore you can start using your PhotoPC 800, you

need to charge the batteries. You should also be familiar

with all the camera components.

This chapter describes the following:

◗

Unpacking your PhotoPC 800

◗

Identifying camera parts

◗

Using rechargeable NiMH batteries

◗

Attaching the wrist strap

◗

Using the CompactFlash memory card

◗

Setting the date and time

◗

Installing your PhotoPC 800 software

Getting Started

Unpacking Your PhotoPC 800

Make sure you have all the parts shown below.

battery charger

camera

wrist strap

software

PC serial cable

AC power cord

Compac tFlash card (8MB)

video cable

Mac/Direct Print serial cable

camera bag

rechargeable batteries

USB cable

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1-1

Identifying Camera Parts

camera dial

lens cover switch

shutter button

front view

lens

flash

timer light

viewfinder

AC adapter connector

video out connector

interface connector

tripod socket

memory card cov er

battery cover

bottom view

battery cover lock

memory card cov er lock

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camera status light

viewfinder and photo capture light

microphone

LCD screen

MENU button

status display panel

ISO

W.B.

button

back view

hand strap holder

top button (unlabeled)

+ button

− button

bottom button (unlabeled)

image quality button

flash button

self timer button

shutter button

camera dial

dial lo ck

top view

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Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries

Your PhotoPC 800 comes with a charger and four

rechargeable NiMH batteries 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.

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 in the

Introduction of this guide before using the charger.

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.

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

Insert two or four batteries, positioning the + and – ends

as shown.

Connect the battery charger to the battery charger power

cord, as shown below.

charger light

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.

Now charge your batteries again by unplugging the

battery power cord and then plugging it in again.

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.

Wait one hour until the batteries cool before removing

them from the charger.

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.)

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.

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.

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NOTE

To keep the charger terminals clean, unplug the charger and wipe

the terminals 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.

Turn the camera upside down.

Hold the battery cover lock down and slide the cover

out to open it.

battery cover lock

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Insert two batteries into the compartment, positioning

the + and − ends as shown below.

Lower the battery cover and slide it in, as shown below.

When the battery power is almost out, a low battery icon

appears on the camera’s display panel. Be sure to

replace both batteries at the same time.

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Battery Options

If you forget to charge your rechargeable NiMH batteries or

if they need to be replaced, the PhotoPC 800 camera can also

accept the following:

◗ Rechargeable AA NiCad batteries ◗ Single-use AA lithium batteries (longer life, Energizer

recommended)

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.

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◗ Do not use manganese batteries. ◗ Do not mix different types of batteries; this can cause

fire or explosion.

◗ Replace both batteries at the same time. Do not mix old

and new batteries.

◗ 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.

Note the following when handling batteries:

◗ Use only the EPSON battery charger (Model EU-38) to

charge the batteries that came with your camera.

◗ Use the batteries that came with your camera only in

EPSON digital cameras.

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◗ 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 Wrist Strap

To attach the wrist strap, follow these steps:

Push the loop on the end of the strap through the small

opening in the holder on the side of the camera. (You

may need to use a small pointed object, such as the tip of

an untwisted paper clip, to push it through.)

Pull the strap through the loop and tighten, as shown

below.

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Installing Your Memory Card

Your camera comes with an 8MB CompactFlash memory

card that you need to install before you take any photos.

Since there is no internal camera memory for storage, this

card will store your photographs until you transfer them to

your computer.

You can purchase additional memory cards (4MB to 96MB)

from leading suppliers like Lexar Media and SanDisk. See

page A-2 for more information.

Make sure the camera dial is turned to Off and the lens

cover is closed. (To change the dial setting, press the

white dial lock in and turn the dial.)

Turn the camera upside down and open the memory

card cover by sliding the memory card cover lock in the

direction of the arrow, as shown below.

memory card cover l ock

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dial lock

Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot.

Make sure the front of the card is facing the front of the

camera, and the arrow on the card’s label is pointing

down.

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 may need to set the clock again if

you don’t use it for extended periods of time.

NOTE

You can also set the camera’s clock through your computer. See

page 6-1 for instructions on connecting the camera to your

computer, and page 10-5 for instructions on setting the date and

time.

front of camera

Close the memory card cover.

Next, you need to set the camera’s date and time in

preparation for formatting the memory card.

MENU button

W.B. button

camera dial

camera dial lock

top button

+ button

− button

bottom button

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Follow these steps to set the date and time:

Push the camera dial lock in and turn the camera dial

When you’re finished, press the MENU button (under

BACK). You see the SETUP menu.

Turn the camera dial Off.

You see the clock setting screen with the month

highlighted in red.

Press the + or − button (next to the up and down

arrows) to increase or decrease the number, until the

month is correct.

Press the W.B. button (below the right arrow) to move

through the day and year, and make adjustments as

described in the previous step.

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Now you’re ready to format the memory card.

Formatting Your Memory Card

You should format your card before you use it. Follow these

steps:

Turn the camera dial to . Then press the W.B. button

Memory SETUP). The Memory Card Format

(below

menu appears if a memory card is installed in the

camera.

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Contents

Introduction

Optional Accessories

Minimum System Requirements

Windows Systems

Macintosh Systems

Where To Get Help

Software Support

Software Licensing

Registration

Safety Instructions

Identifying Camera Parts

Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries

Charging Batteries

Installing Batteries

Battery Options

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Installing Your Memory Card

Setting the Date and Time

Formatting Your Memory Card