Epson PhotoPC Color Product Information Guide

EPSON PhotoPC
viewfinder
Power switch
Port
cover
Optional expansion memory

Photographic

Lens
Range
Exposure
Shutter
Viewfinder
Aperture
Flash modes
Flash range
f = 6 mm (equivalent to a 43 mm lens on a 35 mm camera)
2 ft (60 cm) to infinity
Equivalent to IS0 130
Automatic electronic shutter, 1/30 to 1/10,000 second
Optical
f5.6
Auto, forced flash, off
3 ft to 10 ft (1m to 3m)

Physical Dimensions

Width
Height
Depth Weight
6.5 in. (166 mm)
3.5 in. (88 mm)
1.9 in. (47 mm)
11 oz. (310g) without batteries
2MB (0.5MB flash memory x 4 chips)
4MB (0.5MB flash memory x 8 chips)

Specifications

Technical

Product type
Image size
Bit depth
Serial interface
CCD (charge coupled device) still frame camera
640 x 480 pixels (high resolution)
320 x 240 pixels (standard resolution)
16 million colors, 24bit
S-pin DIN (camera); RS-232C (computer)

Power

Sources
Consumption
4 AA batteries (single-use alkaline, single­use lithium, or rechargeable NiCad)
Optional AC adapter (A882421)
Approximately 100 milliwatt at power-on
Approximately 4 W during image processing
Maximum 12 W during flash discharge

Batteries

Replace all four PhotoIT batteries with any of the following:
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Single-use AA alkaline batteries
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Single-use AA lithium batteries (longest battery life)
Caution
To amid 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.
Internal memory
Digital Camera
1MB flash memory
12/95
EPSON PhotoPC-1
EPSON PhotoPC
Note the following when handling batteries:
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Do not use manganese batteries.
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Replace all four batteries at the same time.
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Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, or mutilate batteries.
Do not get them wet or expose them to fire.
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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.
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Dispose of used batteries according to the battery
manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with all applicable laws. Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal.
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If you use rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries, replace them
with four fully-charged batteries. If you find that your batteries run out faster after you recharge them a number of times, make sure you discharge them completely before recharging.

Checking the Battery Icon

Before you take pictures, check the battery icon on the control panel. The icon shows how much battery power you have left, in the following four stages:
m
m
D
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Full battery power (or AC adapter in use)
Battery
power is decreasing
Battery power is almost out
Change batteries

The Control Buttons

You
can
adjust the following settings using the control
buttons on the top of the camera:
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Flash

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Resolution

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Timer.
All control button settings (except the timer) remain in effect
even after you turn off the camera. However, they return to
their factory settings when you remove or
batteries.
resolution
timer flash
Flash
The built-in flash has these three settings, within a range of 3 to 10 feet:
*UTo$Auto
sets the flash to go off automatically whenever
it’s needed (factory setting)
Forced flash sets the flash to go off for every picture.
change the
erase
which
are effective

The Control Panel

The control panel keeps track of how many pictures have been taken and gives important information about the status of
the
battery and various settings.
Flash
off disables the
lighting.
flash
even in inadequate
Resolution
The PhotoPC has the following two resolution settings:
Hi
High resolution images are captured at 640 x 480; the camera can hold up to 16 pictures at high resolution
Standard resolution images are captured at 320 x 240;
S
the camera can hold up to 32 pictures at this resolution

Timer

The timer sets a lo-second delay between the time the shutter button is pressed and the image is captured.
Erase
Press the erase button with a small pointed object to erase a picture from the camera’s memory.
EPSON PhotoPC-2
12/95
Digital Camera
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