Epson S01-00 User Manual
Color Digital Camera
Digital Cam era Utility Programs
Photo!3
Photo File Uploader3
User's Guide
4010706
S01-00
Photo!3
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®
Photo File Uploader3
Digital Camera Utility Programs
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User’s Guide
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Contents
Introduction
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Requirements for serial connection. . . . . . . . . . . 2
Requirements for USB connection. . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 1 Installing the Software
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Using the USB cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -2
Using a serial cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Installing Software for Windows Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Installing EPSON Photo!3 for USB users . . . . . . 1-6
Installing EPSON Photo!3 for serial cable users 1-7
Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3 and other
software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Installing Software for Macintosh Users. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Installing EPSON Photo!3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 -8
Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3. . . . . . . 1-8
Installing other software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Chapter 2 Us in g EPSON Photo!3
Working with EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Accessing EPSON Photo!3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Getting information through online help . . . . . .2-2
EPSON Photo!3 menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Using the Camera Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
Transferring photos to your computer . . . . . . . .2-5
Placing photos in your documents. . . . . . . . . . . .2 -7
Erasing selected pictures from memory card . . . 2-9
Getting photo information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Viewing your photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Playing back audio recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11
Using the Folder Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Finding the folder containing your photos. . . . .2-13
Uploading and copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Using the Controls Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 -1 4
Controlling the camera from your computer . . . 2-14
Taking pictures from your computer. . . . . . . . . .2-15
Erasing photos from your computer . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Changing computer connection settings. . . . . . . 2-17
Changing camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
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Chapter 3 Using the Uploader Utilities
Using EPSON Photo File Uploader3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Uploading images from your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Uploading images from your Macintosh . . . . . . .3-4
Making screen copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Using EPSON Program Uploader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Uploading programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Software Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Reinstall EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
For Windows Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
For Macintosh users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Glossary
Index
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Introduction
Features
The EPSON digital camera software suite, including
EPSON Photo!3 and EPSON Photo File Upl oad er 3, i s
the perfect companion for your EPSON digital
camera. Using this software along with your digital
camera, you can save your photos as files to your
computer’s hard disk.
❏
The software supports the EPSON PhotoPC 800.
❏
EPSON Photo!3 directly controls the main
features of your EPSON digital camera, and is the
standard cross-platform interface for other
applications.
❏
EPSON Photo File Uploader3 allows you to
upload image files stored in your computer, or
capture screen shots on the computer screen and
save them in the digital camera’s memory.
❏
EPSON Progra m Uploader a llo ws you to up lo ad
optional programs from the computer to the
camera, or delete programs from the camera.
❏
You can convert image files i nto various f ormats ,
such as JPEG and Bi tmap Fil e s, fo r use with your
favorite desktop publishing and image-editing
software.
About This Guide
The information in this guide is divided into four
chapters, with a glossary and index provided for
reference.
❏
Chapter 1 contains instructio ns for connecting the
camera to your computer, and information on
installing the software. Be sure to read this
chapter first.
❏
Chapter 2 provides you with a complete
description of EPSON Photo!3.
❏
Chapter 3 explains how to upload images and
programs to your EPSON digital camera.
❏
Chapter 4 explains how to solve problems you
may have while using the software.
Introduction
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contain important information and useful tips on
Notes
operating your digital camera and software.
VGA monitor with at least 16-color display
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Microsoft
Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 or later
Finding More Information
❏
Online help also provides information about
EPSON Photo!3 settings.
❏
To set up and use the digital camera, see your
PhotoPC 800 User's Guide
.
System Requirements
Requirement s for ser ial connection
PCs
486 processor or higher
Serial port with standard RS-232C interface and a
communication speed of 19200 bps or higher
At least 16 MB RAM (32 MB for Windows 98)
Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB free space
Macintosh computers
Power PC processor
Serial port with a communication speed of 19200 bps
or higher
24 MB RAM
Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB of free space
Monitor with minimum resolution of 640 × 480
Macintosh System 7.5 or later
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Introduction
Requiremen ts for USB connection
PCs
486 processor or higher
USB port (TYPE A receptacle)
At least 32 MB RAM
Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB of free space
VGA monitor with at least 16-color display
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Microsoft
Macintosh computers
Power PC G3 processor
Apple Macintosh with built-in USB port
24 MB RAM
Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB free space
Monitor with minimum resolution of 640 × 480
Macintosh OS 8.1 or later (OS 8.1 is required to install
iMac Update before installing EPSON Photo!3 from
the Apple Web site)
Windows 98 pre-installed
Introduction
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Introduction
Chapter 1
Installing the Software
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The CD-ROM that comes with your PhotoPC 800
contains EPSON Photo!3, EPSON Photo File
Uploader3 and other optional software.
With EPSON Photo!3 you can transfer your pictures
from the camera to your computer, then place them in
documents. EPSON Photo File Uplo ader3 allo ws you
to transfer digital images from the computer to your
camera.
This chapter shows you how to connect your camera
to your computer and install the camera software in
your PC or Macintosh.
Note:
❏
Be sure to install EPSON Photo!3 first. You cannot
install other software before EPSON Photo!3 is
installed.
❏
When you install EPSON Photo!3, the EPSON
Program Uploader utility is also insta lled
automatically.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
You can connect your camera to a PC or Macintosh
with a serial cable or the included USB cable. See the
instructions in this section.
Note:
❏
When the camera is connected to your computer, you
cannot use any of the control buttons on the camera,
including the shutter button. You can only operate the
camera through your computer. To install the software,
go to next section.
❏
You can save battery power by using the optional AC
adapter whenever you connect the camera to your
computer.
❏
When the camera is co nnected to a computer with the
USB cable, the automatic shut-off feature does not
work.
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Using the USB cable
To connect the camera to your computer with USB
cable, use the USB cable included with the PhotoPC
800.
Follow these steps.
Caution:
c
1. Plug the cable connector into the USB port on your
Be sure to use the USB cable that comes with your
PhotoPC 800 to avoid damaging the camera’s
interface connector.
computer or USB hub.
2. Open the connector cover on the side of the
camera. Insert the other end of the USB cable to
the interface connector. Make sure the shape of
the cable connector fits the interface connector.
connector cover
USB port on computer
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USB cable
Caution:
c
Note:
❏ You can connect or disconnect the USB cable from the
computer or camera while the computer and camera are
turned on. If a dialog box appears, follow the steps in
“Installing EPSON Photo!3 for USB users” on page
1-6 to install the software.
Be sure to position the cable correctly before
pushing it into the connector. Otherwise, the
cabl e's pins may be da mage d.
❏
You can use a USB hub to connect several peripherals
to your computer. If yo u are using m ore than one USB
hub, connect the PhotoPC 800 to the hub that is
connected to the computer. If the Ph otoPC 800 does not
work properly wh en connected to the hub, co nnect it
directly to the computer ’s U S B p ort.
Using a serial cable
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Connecting to a PC
You can connect the camera to a PC with a Windows
serial cable. Follow the steps below.
3. If necessary, turn the camera’s dial switch to
and turn on your computer.
Caution:
c
Keep your camera and computer away from
potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or b ase units of c ordless
telephones.
1. Make sure the camera and your computer are
turned off.
2. Plug the cable connector into the serial port on
your computer. Then tighten the screws.
Windows
serial cable
serial port on computer
Note:
If you have more than one port availa ble, use COM1
or a similarly labelled port.
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3. Open the connector cover on the side of the
camera. Insert the other end of the serial cable to
the interface connector. Make sure the shape of
the cable connector fits the interface connector.
connector cover
Caution:
c
Be sure to position the cable correctly before
pushing it into the conn ector. Otherwise, the
cable's pins may be damaged.
Caution:
c
Keep y our camera and c omputer away from
potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as loudspeakers or b ase units of c ordless
telephones.
Connecting to a Macintosh
You can connect the camera to a Macintosh with a
Macintosh serial cable. Follow the steps below.
Note:
To connect to a Macintosh with a USB cable, see “Using
the USB cable” on page 1-2.
1. Make sure the camera and your computer are
turned off.
2. Plug the serial cable connector into the modem or
the printer port on your computer.
4. Turn the camera’s dial switch to and turn on
your computer.
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Macintosh serial cable
3. Open the connector cover on the side of the
camera. Insert the other end of the cable to the
interface connector. Make sure the shape of the
connector fits the interface connector.
connector cover
Caution:
c
4. Turn the camera’s dial switch to and tu rn on
your computer.
Be sure to position the cable correctly before
pushing it into the connector. Otherwise, the
cable's pins may be damaged.
Note:
Make sure AppleTalk is inactive for the port that you
use to connect your camera. Otherwise, the computer
may not recognize your camera.
Caution:
c
Keep your camera and computer away from
potential sources of electromagnetic interference,
such as lou dspeakers or the base units of cordless
telephones .
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1-5
Installing Software for Windows Users
Installing EPSON P hoto!3 for USB users
When your camera is connected to a computer with
the USB cable, follow these steps to install EPSON
Photo!3.
1. Turn on the computer, and turn the camera’s dial
switch to
.
3. Select
device
Search for the best driver for your
, then click
Next
.
2. The dialog box below appears. Insert the softwar e
CD in the CD-ROM drive, then click
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Next
.
4. Select the
below. Then type in, or browse and select, the CDROM drive letter, the
your preferred language, and the
the location, and click
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Specify a l ocation
EPSON
check box as shown
folder, the folder of
Win98
.
Next
folder as
6. After installation is complete, click
To install EPSON Photo!3, go to the next section.
Finish
.
Installing EPSON Ph oto!3 for serial cable users
5. After installing EPSON Photo!3, click
6. The installation process automatically begins for
any software you selected in addition to EPSON
Photo!3 in step 3. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
Finish
.
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When the camera and computer are connected with a
serial cable, follow the steps below to install EPSON
Photo!3.
1. Turn on your computer and insert the included
CD for Windows in your computer’s CD-ROM
drive.
If a dialog box appears asking you to select a
language, click the appropriate language, then
click OK.
2. An introductory screen appears on yo ur monitor.
Click the
3. A dialog bo x with a li st of software app e ars . Any
software with a check mark next to it will be
installed in your PC. Click a software name to
remove or add a check mark.
Make sure there is a check mark next to
Photo!3
4. Click OK. Then follow the on-screen instruct ions.
Add Software
.
icon.
EPSON
To install more software, go to the next section.
Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3 and other software
In addition to EPSON Photo!3, your software CD
contains other software to expand the capabilities of
your camera, such as EPSON Photo File Uploader3.
Follow the steps belo w to i nstal l the so ft ware of your
choice. See your software documentation for a
description of the available software.
1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is al ready install ed. If
not, see “Installing EPSON Photo!3 for U SB users”
on page 1-6 and “Installing EPSON Photo!3 for
serial cable users” on page 1-7.
2. If necessary, repeat steps 1 and 2 in “Installing
EPSON Photo!3 for seri al cable users” on page 1-7.
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3. A dialog box with a list of software appear s. Any
software with a check mark next to it will be
installed on your computer. Click a software
name to remove or add a check mark.
Make sure there is a check mark next to EPSON
Photo File Uploader3 and any other software you
want to install.
4. Click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
5. After installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3 or
other software, click
6. The installation process automatically begins for
any software you selected in addition to EPSON
Photo File Uploader3 in step 3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Finish
.
Installing Software for Macintosh Users
Installing EPSON Ph oto!3
Follow the steps below to install EPSON Photo!3.
1. Turn on the computer, and insert the included CD
for Macintosh in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the
your computer’s desktop. Then double-click the
EPSON Photo!3
In some locations, the
contain multiple-language versions of the
software. Double-click the folder of your
preferred language.
EPSON
folder.
icon that appears on
EPSON Photo!3
folder may
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3. Double-click the
4. Double-click t he
start the installation program. Follow the onscreen instructions.
EPSON Photo!3 Disk 1
Photo!3 Installer - Part 1
Installing EPSON Ph oto File Uploader3
Follow the steps below to install EPSON Photo File
Uploader3.
folder.
icon to
1. Turn on the computer, and insert the included CD
for Macintosh in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the
computer’s desktop. Then double-click the
Uploader
In some locations, the
contain multiple-language versions of the
software. Double-click the folder of your
preferred language.
3. Drag-and-drop the contents of the folder to the
preferred location of your hard drive to instal l the
software.
EPSON
folder.
folder that appears
File Uploader
Installing other software
In addition to EPSON Photo!3 and EPSON Photo File
Uploader3, your software CD contai ns other software
to expand the capabilities of your camera. Follow the
steps below to insta ll the so f tware of yo ur c h oice. See
your software documentation for a descri ption o f the
available software.
1. Turn on the computer, and insert the included CD
for Macintosh in the CD-ROM drive.
File
folder may
2. Double-click the
computer’s desktop. Then double-click the folder
that contains the software you want to install.
Some folders may contain multiple-language
versions of the software. Double-click the folder
of icon of your preferred language.
3. Double -click the in staller ic on of the progra m you
want to install. Then follow the on-screen
instructions.
EPSON
icon that appears
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