Epson PhotoPC 750Z User manual

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User’s Guide
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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.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment
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.
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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.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
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, EPSON Photo!2,
HyPict, and Solar Assist are trademarks 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.
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.
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.
Copyright © 1999 by Epson America, Inc. CPD-7967R1
Torrance, California, USA 4/99
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Introduction
PhotoPC 750Z Features 2
Optional Accessories 3
Minimum System Requirements 4
Windows Systems 4
Macintosh Systems 4
Where To Get Help 4
Software Support 6
Software Licensing 6
Registration 6
Safety Instructions 6
1 Using Advanced Camera Features
Taking Pictures With the Timer 1-2
Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups 1-2
Taking Digital Panoramic Pictures 1-3
Taking Digital Zoom Pictures 1-5
Using the View Mode Menus 1-5
Continuous Shooting 1-7
Automatic Continuous Shooting 1-8
Taking Quick Shots 1-9
Taking HyPict Mode Pictures 1-10
Using Advanced Settings 1-11
Using White Balance 1-11
Photographing With Fixed White Balance 1-12
Photographing With User Defined White
Balance 1-13
Adjusting Exposure 1-14
Adjusting Sensitivity for Night or Indoor
Photos 1-16
Using Slow Synchronized Flash Mode for Night
Photography 1-17
2 Playing Back Photos
Using the Playback Mode 2-2
Playing Back Pictures One by One 2-3
Playing Back Multiple Pictures 2-4
Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show 2-5
Turning Off Picture Information 2-5
Magnifying a Picture 2-6
Contents
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Erasing Pictures 2-7
Erasing the Currently Displayed Picture 2-7
Selecting Pictures to Erase 2-8
Locking Photos 2-9
Unlocking Photos 2-11
Playing Back Pictures on TV 2-12
3 Getting Photos Into Applications and
Documents
Getting Images Into TWAIN Applications 3-1
Getting Images That You Can Import 3-3
What To Do If the Camera Is Not
Responding 3-5
Importing Images Into Documents 3-6
Getting Images With Copy and Paste 3-8
Using Drag and Drop From an Album
(Windows Only) 3-8
Getting Images With the Camio Viewer
(Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT 4.0) 3-10
Dragging and Dropping a Picture Into
a Document 3-11
Transferring Images Before Placing Them 3-12
4 Working With Photos and Albums
Using Albums 4-2
Organizing Pictures in Albums 4-2
Renaming a Picture 4-3
Viewing Picture Information 4-3
Printing an Image or Album 4-4
Choosing the Layout Style 4-5
Adding Text 4-7
Choosing Album Images 4-8
Adjusting the Printed Area 4-8
Adding Sound to an Image 4-9
Playing Back Sounds 4-10
Editing Sounds 4-11
Deleting Sounds 4-11
Adding Annotations 4-12
Blending In Annotations 4-13
Deleting Annotations 4-13
Displaying Albums as Slide Shows 4-14
Using an Album as a Screen Saver 4-15
Setting an Image as Wallpaper 4-15
Copying to Diskette or Zip Disk 4-16
Viewing the Pictures on Diskette or
Zip Disk 4-17
Sending Pictures and Sound by
E-mail 4-18
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5 Editing Images
Viewing and Selecting Images 5-2
Applying Quick Fix 5-3
Correcting an Image 5-3
Cropping an Image 5-5
Resizing an Image 5-5
Rotating an Image 5-6
Flipping an Image 5-7
Applying Special Effects 5-7
Creating Panoramas 5-8
Picture-Taking Tips 5-9
Stitching Images 5-9
Troubleshooting Panoramas 5-10
Changing the Number of Colors 5-12
6 Using Custom and Advanced Features
Taking Pictures From Your Computer With
Image Expert 6-1
Using the Self Timer 6-3
Setting the Shutter Speed 6-4
Taking Pictures With EPSON Photo!2 6-4
Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer 6-6
Changing Settings With Image Expert 6-6
Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!2 6-8
Customizing Settings With the LCD Screen 6-9
Setting the Camera Clock 6-10
Setting the Alert Beep 6-11
Setting the LCD Brightness 6-11
Setting the Power Mode 6-12
Setting the Language 6-12
7 Using Your Camera for Presentations
Uploading Images to the Camera 7-1
Uploading Existing Images From Your
Windows PC 7-2
Uploading Images From Your Macintosh 7-5
Converting Presentations 7-7
Capturing Windows Screens 7-8
Capturing Macintosh Screens 7-9
Projecting Your Presentation 7-10
8 Using CompactFlash Memory Cards
Installing a Memory Card 8-2
Formatting a Memory Card 8-3
Removing a Memory Card 8-4
Getting Images From a Card to Your Computer 8-4
Using a PCMCIA Adapter 8-5
Transferring Photos 8-5
Getting Memory Information 8-6
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Copying To and From a Memory Card 8-7
9 Printing Directly From the Camera
Uploading Direct Print 9-2
Connecting the Camera to the Printer 9-4
Starting Direct Print 9-5
Printing 9-6
Printing a Full Size or 5 × 7 Image 9-6
Producing Your Printout 9-11
Printing a Card 9-11
Printing Album Images 9-13
Printing Stickers 9-14
Printing a Contact Sheet 9-16
Cleaning the Print Heads 9-17
Removing Direct Print 9-18
Reading Error Messages 9-18
10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger 10-1
Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger 10-1
Storing the Camera 10-2
Solving Camera Problems 10-2
Solving Picture Problems 10-8
A Optional Accessories
Using the Optional AC Adapter A-2
Using an Optional Tripod A-2
About the IOMEGA Clik! Drive A-3
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
Camera Picture Capacity B-4
NiMH Battery Charger B-4
Physical Dimensions B-4
Technical B-4
Optional AC Adapter B-5
Physical Dimensions B-5
Technical B-5
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our new EPSONPhotoPC750Z is a high resolution,
Yeasy-to-use digital camera with a built-in LCD screen
and 3×optical zoom. You can view your pictures before and
after you capture them, or display them on a TV or
multimedia projector and transfer them to your computer.
You can even upload pictures, text, and graphics into your
camera, and play them back for presentations.
PhotoPC 750Z captures images at 1280 ×960 pixel
resolution in 24-bit color, using a 1.25 megapixel CCD
sensor. With Epson’s HyPict™image enhancement
technology, the images can be interpolated to 1600 × 1200
pixels right inside the camera. The PhotoPC 750Z comes
with 12MB of memory to store approximately 178 standard
resolution images. The Solar Assist™panel illuminates the
LCD monitor in direct sunlight, saving battery life.
Introduction
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Your PhotoPC 750Z comes complete with cables, batteries,
battery charger, camera bag, software, and utilities for
downloading, editing, organizing, and printing your
pictures.
PhotoPC 750Z Features
PhotoPC 750Z is a complete system for capturing digital
images, and includes the following features:
◗Resolutions up to 1280 ×960 pixels, and up to
1600 ×1200 pixels (interpolated) using HyPict mode
◗3×true optical zoom (34 mm to 102 mm)
◗4MB internal flash memory and an 8MB Lexar Media™
CompactFlash™card that together hold approximately
54 fine-resolution or 178 standard-resolution images
◗24-bit color or grayscale image capture
◗Two-inch, active matrix TFT color LCD screen with
Solar Assist for previewing and playing back pictures
◗Video output for playing your pictures back on a TV,
VCR, or projector
◗Macro, digital zoom, panorama, continuous and quick
shot modes
◗Automatic, preset, or user-defined white balance and
adjustments for exposure and sensitivity
◗Built-in flash with a slow synchronized mode for night
photography
◗Capability to print directly to several EPSON ink jet
printers—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PC or
Macintoshand displaying on a TV or multimedia
projector
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Your camera comes with the PhotoPC 750Z software suite,
which includes the following applications:
◗Sierra ImagingImage Expert™software for
transferring, organizing, editing, and printing your
pictures
◗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 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.
Optional Accessories
EPSON offers these accessories for the PhotoPC 750Z:
◗AC adapter for use with any standard (110 V) electrical
outlet
◗Replacement NiMH rechargeable batteries
◗Replacement NiMH Power Pak including batteries and
charger
You can also obtain additional CompactFlash memory cards
and PCMCIA adapters available from leading suppliers, such
as Lexar Media and SanDisk.Also, you can purchase an
IOMEGAClik! drive that lets you copy pictures directly
from CompactFlash memory cards to your computer.
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Minimum System Requirements
To transfer images to your computer and edit them, make
sure your system meets these minimum requirements:
Windows Systems
◗IBM-compatible PC with 486 or higher processor
◗MicrosoftWindows 98, Windows 95,
Windows NT4.0 or Windows NT 3.51 (with Service
Pack 3)
◗Serial port with standard RS-232C interface (19,200
bps, or higher)
◗At least 16MB 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
Macintosh Systems
◗Macintosh with PowerPC™or higher processor
◗System Software Version 7.1 or later (System 7.5 or later
is required to access CompactFlash card memory
directly from the Macintosh)
◗At least 16MB RAM
◗At least 40MB free hard disk space
◗Double-speed CD-ROM drive
◗VGA monitor with at least 256 colors
◗Macintosh modem/printer serial port (19,200 bps, or
higher)
Where To Get Help
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic
support services and automated telephone services
24 hours a day.
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The following tables list the contact information: To speak to a technical support representative, dial
[phone] (U.S.), or [phone] (Canada),
6AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
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
You can purchase manuals and accessories from EPSON
Accessories at [phone] (U.S. sales only). In Canada,
please call [phone] for dealer referral. Or visit our
website at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only).
Electronic support services
Service Access
World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home
Page at http://www.epson.com.
EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web
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.
EPSON Forum on
CompuServe®
Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at
the menu prompt to reach the Epson America
Forum. For a free introductory CompuServe
membership, call [phone] 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 [phone].
EPSON FaxAdvice™Access EPSON’s technical information library by
calling [phone]. You must provide a return
fax number to use this service.
EPSON Referral Service For the location of your nearest Authorized
EPSON Reseller call [phone].
SM
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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:
◗[phone] for Sierra Imaging Image Expert
software questions (for Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT 4.0 users, make sure you check the
Quick Tour first)
◗[phone] for the EPSON Photo!2 application
and TWAIN driver, the EPSON Photo File Uploader,
the EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader, and the Direct
Print software.
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 [phone] regarding the licensing fee.
Registration
Please take a minute to fill out the registration card for the
PhotoPC 750Z 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 750Z.
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 Getting Started and this User’s Guide.
◗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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◗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.
◗Keep the charger away from heat sources. Do not use
outside the temperature range of 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C).
◗Do not use the charger within reach of children.
◗Use only the types of power sources listed on the charger
label and in Getting Started and 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.
◗Do not use a frayed or damaged power cord with the
AC adapter.
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◗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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he PhotoPC 750Z has advanced features for taking
Tspecialized photos. These features are described in the
following sections:
◗Taking pictures with the timer
◗Using macro mode to take close-ups
◗Taking digital panoramic pictures
◗Taking digital zoom pictures
◗Using the view mode menus
◗Continuous shooting
◗Taking quick shots
◗Taking HyPict mode pictures
◗Using advanced settings
◗Using slow synchronized flash mode for night photos
Using Advanced Camera Features
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Taking Pictures With the Timer
Setting the timer creates a 10-second delay between
the time you press the shutter button and the actual
image capture. This allows you to take a picture of yourself.
Follow these steps to take a picture with the timer:
1Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod and
remove the lens cover. (See page A-2 for information on
attaching the camera to a tripod.)
2Slide down the camera dial lock and turn the camera dial
to On or View. Wait until the status light turns green.
3Press the timer button. The timer icon appears on
the display panel.
4Press the shutter button. The timer icon and the red
timer light on the front of the camera flash slowly for
8 seconds. Then they flash rapidly for 2 seconds before
the shutter is released.
The camera beeps when the image is captured. The
status light on the back of the camera flashes red as
PhotoPC 750Z processes the image. When the status
light stops flashing and turns green, you can take
another picture.
5To turn off the timer, press the timer button again or
turn off the camera.
Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups
With the LCD screen, you can use the camera’s macro mode
to take pictures as close as 8 inches (20 cm). Follow these
steps:
1Turn the camera dial to the View position. You see a
live preview on the LCD screen.
timer
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2Press the Mode button on the back of the camera.
For a few seconds, the word MACRO appears on the
LCD screen, and the frame around the image turns
green.
3Press the shutter button halfway to lock the auto focus.
The status light turns orange, and a small green circle
appears in the upper right corner of the screen. While
you hold the button down, you can reframe your picture
if you want.
4Press the button all the way down to capture the image.
5To turn off macro mode, press the mode button three
times or turn off the camera.
NOTE
When you take macro close-ups, you should use a tripod (as
described in Appendix A) and disable the flash. Otherwise, your
pictures may appear blurry and washed-out.
Taking Digital Panoramic Pictures
Images in the digital panorama format are long and narrow,
although they are not captured at a wider angle than normal
images. Strips at the top and bottom of the image area are
cropped out. Smaller file sizes mean you can store more
pictures in the panorama format.
Make sure the camera dial is set to View, and follow these
steps to take a panoramic picture:
1Press the Mode button twice.
Mode button
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The word PANORAMA appears briefly on your screen
and black margins appear at the top and bottom of the
LCD screen, and you see the panorama icon at
the bottom.
You can use the image quality button on top of the
camera to select fine, super fine, monochrome fine, or
monochrome super fine image quality (all at 1280 ×480
pixels); or HyPict or monochrome HyPict (both at
1600 ×600 pixels).
2Press the shutter button halfway to lock the auto focus.
The status light turns orange, and a small green circle
appears in the upper right corner of the screen. While
you hold the button down, you can reframe your picture
if you want.
3Press the button all the way down to capture the image.
The Panorama format remains active until you press the
mode button twice or turn off the camera.
NOTE
You can’t use panorama mode when taking pictures with
continuous shooting (see page 1-7).
The following examples show the same subject captured in
standard, digital zoom, and digital panorama formats:
standard digital zoom
digital panorama
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