Epson PhotoPC2100Z User manual

EPSONPhotoPC2100Z
Digital Still Camera
®
SERVICE MANUAL
SEDC01002

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Copyright © 2001 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
Imaging & Information Product Division
TPCS Quality Assurance Department

PRECAUTIONS
Precautionary notations throughout the text are categorized relative to 1)Personal injury and 2) damage to equipment.
DANGER Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in serious or fatal personal injury. Great caution should be exercised in performing procedures preceded by
DANGER Headings.
WARNING Signals a precaution which, if ignored, could result in damage to equipment.
The precautionary measures itemized below should always be observed when performing repair/maintenance procedures.
DANGER
1. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PRODUCT FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR PROCEDURES.
2. NO WORK SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON THE UNIT BY PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH BASIC SAFETY MEASURES AS DICTATED FOR ALL ELECTRONICS
TECHNICIANS IN THEIR LINE OF WORK.
3. WHEN PERFORMING TESTING AS DICTATED WITHIN THIS MANUAL, DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A POWER SOURCE UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. WHEN
THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE MUST BE CONNECTED, USE EXTREME CAUTION IN WORKING ON POWER SUPPLY AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
4. WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING A PRODUCT, MAKE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES TO AVOID INJURIER FROM METAL PARTS WITH SHARP EDGES.
WARNING
1. REPAIRS ON EPSON PRODUCT SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN EPSON CERTIFIED REPAIR TECHNICIAN.
2. MAKE CERTAIN THAT THE SOURCE VOLTAGES IS THE SAME AS THE RATED VOLTAGE, LISTED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER/RATING PLATE. IF THE EPSON
PRODUCT HAS A PRIMARY AC RATING DIFFERENT FROM AVAILABLE POWER SOURCE, DO NOT CONNECT IT TO THE POWER SOURCE.
3. ALWAYS VERIFY THAT THE EPSON PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING PRINTED CIRCUIT
BOARDS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL CHIPS.
4. IN ORDER TO PROTECT SENSITIVE MICROPROCESSORS AND CIRCUITRY, USE STATIC DISCHARGE EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS ANTI-STATIC WRIST STRAPS, WHEN
ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS.
5. DO NOT REPLACE IMPERFECTLY FUNCTIONING COMPONENTS WITH COMPONENTS WHICH ARE NOT MANUFACTURED BY EPSON. IF SECOND SOURCE IC OR
OTHER COMPONENTS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED ARE USED, THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EPSON PRODUCT, OR COULD VOID THE
WARRANTY OFFERED BY EPSON.

About This Manual
This manual describes basic functions, theory of electrical and mechanical operations, maintenance and repair procedures of the printer. The instructions and procedures included
herein are intended for the experienced repair technicians, and attention should be given to the precautions on the preceding page.
Manual Configuration
This manual consists of six chapters and Appendix.
CHAPTER 1.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
Provides a general overview and specifications of the product.
CHAPTER 2.OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Describes the theory of electrical and mechanical operations of
the product.
CHAPTER 3.TROUBLESHOOTING
Describes the step-by-step procedures for the troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 4.DISASSEMBLY / ASSEMBLY
Describes the step-by-step procedures for disassembling and
assembling the product.
CHAPTER 5.ADJUSTMENT
Provides Epson-approved methods for adjustment.
CHAPTER 6.MAINTENANCE
Provides preventive maintenance procedures and the lists of
Epson-approved lubricants and adhesives required for servicing
the product.
APPENDIX Provides the following additional information for reference:
• Connector pin assignments
• Electric circuit boards components layout
• Electrical circuit boards schematics
• Exploded diagram & Parts List
Symbols Used in this Manual
Various symbols are used throughout this manual either to provide additional
information on a specific topic or to warn of possible danger present during a
procedure or an action. Be aware of all symbols when they are used, and
always read NOTE, CAUTION, or WARNING messages.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that is necessary to keep the product’s quality.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, or
condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to,
or destruction of, equipment.
May indicate an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that is necessary to accomplish a task efficiently. It may
also provide additional information that is related to a specific
subject, or comment on the results achieved through a previous
action.
Indicates an operating or maintenance procedure, practice or
condition that, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss
of life.
A D J U S T M E N T
R E Q U I R E D
C A U T I O N
CHECK
P O I N T
W ARNING

Revision Status
Revision Date of Issue Description
A October 15, 2001 First release
B November 12,2001 "Optics" on page -6: Revise the specification.
"Shooting Mode" on page -7 : Revise the specification.
"Shooting Operation" on page -10 : Revise the specification.
"Playback Mode Functions" on page -11 : Revise the specification.
"Beep Sound Specifications" on page -12 : Revise the specification.
"Miscellaneous (Abnormal Operation)" on page -15 : Revise the specification.
"LED Indications" on page -16 : Revise the specification.
"Lens Extending and Retracting Control" on page -19 : Revise the specification.
Table 1-14 on page 20 : Revise the specification.
Table 1-15 on page 21 : Revise the specification.
"Processing Time" on page -23 : Revise the specification.
"Accessories" on page -31 : Revise the specification.
"Option" on page -32 : Revise the specification.
"Tools" on page -48 : Revise the CAUTION and change Serial cable name and parts code.
Table 5-1 on page 60 : Revise the table.
"Adjustment Programs" on page -61: Revise the Caution.
"Tools" on page -61 : Change Serial cable name and parts code.
Table 5-3 on page 61: Revise the table.
"LCD (Brightness) Adjustment" on page -65 : Add the Serial cable parts code.
"USB ID Writing" on page -71 : Correct error.
"Front Cover Removal" on page -51: Delete the lubrication in the Check point.
"Battery Box Removal" on page -56 : Delete the lubrication in the Check point.
"Maintenance" : Delete the lubrication.

C November 30,2001 "LCD (Brightness) Adjustment" on page -65 : Add the CAUTION and revise the adjustment procedure.
"USB ID Writing" on page -71 : Error correction.
D February 20,2002 "Adjustment Programs" on page -61: Revise the CAUTION.
"Installation" on page -64 : Revise the procedure.
"BC (Battery Check) Compensation Value Writing" on page -64: Revise the CAUTION.
ENovember 5,2002 Table 5-1 on page 60, Table 5-2 on page 61, Table 5-3 on page 61: White defect compensation is inclued in CCD Gain
Adjsutment.
"CCD Gain Adjustment, Shutter Compensation Black Defect Writing and White defect compensation" on page -67: White
defect compensation is inclued in CCD Gain Adjsutment.

Chapter 1 Product Description
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Exterior View ...................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Dimensions and Weight ............................................................................... 5
1.3 Functional Specifications ................................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Image Data ................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 Optics ........................................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 Shooting Mode ............................................................................................. 7
1.3.3.1 Shooting Functions .............................................................................. 7
1.3.3.2 Shooting Operation ............................................................................ 10
1.3.4 Playback Mode Functions .......................................................................... 11
1.3.5 Setup Mode Functions ............................................................................... 12
1.3.5.1 Beep Sound Specifications ................................................................ 12
1.3.6 Communication with PC ............................................................................ 13
1.3.7 Memory ...................................................................................................... 14
1.3.8 Built-in Clock ............................................................................................ 14
1.3.9 Detection of Battery Status ........................................................................ 14
1.3.10 Miscellaneous (Abnormal Operation) ..................................................... 15
1.3.11 Indication ................................................................................................. 15
1.3.11.1 Overview ......................................................................................... 15
1.3.11.2 LED Indications .............................................................................. 16
1.3.11.3 Shooting Status Display on Color LCD .......................................... 17
1.3.12 Switches and Buttons ............................................................................... 18
1.3.12.1 Switches and Buttons ...................................................................... 18
1.3.12.2 Locations of Switches and Buttons ................................................. 18
1.3.13 Lens Extending and Retracting Control .................................................. 19
1.3.14 Storage in the Camera .............................................................................. 20
1.3.14.1 Shooting ........................................................................................... 20
1.3.15 Playback / DPOF ..................................................................................... 21
1.3.15.1 SETUP ............................................................................................. 22
1.3.16 Processing Time ....................................................................................... 23
1.3.17 File Size and Number of Shots ................................................................ 23
1.3.17.1 File Size ........................................................................................... 23
1.3.17.2 Average Number of Shots with CompactFlash Memory Card
(Approximate Values) .................................................................................... 23
1.3.18 Sequential Numbering of Files ................................................................ 24
1.3.18.1 Folder Name and File Name ........................................................... 24
1.3.18.2 Fundamental Functions ................................................................... 24
1.3.18.3 Defining the Highest File Number in CF Card ............................... 24
1.3.18.4 Processing for Number 999 Folder ................................................. 24
1.3.18.5 Others .............................................................................................. 24
1.4 Interface Specifications .................................................................................... 25
1.4.1 USB Interface ............................................................................................ 25
1.4.2 AC Adapter Input ...................................................................................... 25
1.4.3 CompactFlash ............................................................................................ 25
1.4.4 Exclusive Communication Cable .............................................................. 26
1.4.4.1 USB Cable ......................................................................................... 26
1.4.5 Power Supply ............................................................................................. 26
1.4.6 Battery Life ................................................................................................ 26
1.4.7 Power Saving Specifications ..................................................................... 27
1.4.7.1 Shooting Mode .................................................................................. 27
1.4.7.2 Playback Mode .................................................................................. 28
1.4.7.3 Communicate Mode .......................................................................... 29
1.4.7.4 SETUP Mode .................................................................................... 29
1.5 Accessories ........................................................................................................ 31
1.6 Option ................................................................................................................ 32
1.7 Environmental Conditions ............................................................................... 33
1.7.1 Operating Conditions / Storage Conditions ............................................... 33
1.7.2 Power Supply Specifications ..................................................................... 33
1.7.3 Intended Location of Use .......................................................................... 33
1.8 Safety Standards & Reliability ........................................................................ 34
1.8.1 EMI and Safety Standards ......................................................................... 34
1.9 Prohibitions and Precautions .......................................................................... 35
Chapter 2 Operating Principles
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 37
2.1.1 Circuit ........................................................................................................ 37
2.1.2 Operating Principles of Control Circuit ..................................................... 39
2.1.3 Operating Principles of Power Supply Circuit .......................................... 40
2.1.3.1 Power Supply Voltages ..................................................................... 40
2.1.3.2 Operating Principles of Power Supply Circuit .................................. 42
2.1.3.3 Power Supply Circuit on the Main Circuit Board ............................. 42
2.1.3.4 Power Supply Circuit on Flash Circuit Board ................................... 42
2.1.4 Operating Principles of Flash Circuit ........................................................ 42
2.1.5 Fuses .......................................................................................................... 42

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
3.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 44
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Assembly
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 47
4.1.1 Precautions ................................................................................................. 47
4.1.2 Tools .......................................................................................................... 48
4.1.3 Screws ........................................................................................................ 49
4.2 Disassembly ....................................................................................................... 49
4.2.1 Housing Disassembly ................................................................................ 50
4.2.1.1 Rear Cover Removal ......................................................................... 50
4.2.1.2 Front Cover Removal ........................................................................ 51
4.2.1.3 Front Cover Disassembly .................................................................. 52
4.2.2 Disassembly of Circuit Boards .................................................................. 52
4.2.2.1 Release Circuit Board Removal ........................................................ 52
4.2.2.2 Power Supply Circuit Board Removal .............................................. 53
4.2.2.3 Monitor LCD Removal ..................................................................... 53
4.2.2.4 Flash Circuit Board Removal ............................................................ 54
4.2.2.5 Battery Box Removal ........................................................................ 56
4.2.2.6 Lens Assy (Lens & CCD Unit) Removal .......................................... 57
Chapter 5 Adjustment
5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 60
5.2 Tools ................................................................................................................... 61
5.2.1 Tools .......................................................................................................... 61
5.2.2 Adjustment Programs ................................................................................ 61
5.2.3 Explanation of Error Codes ....................................................................... 62
5.3 Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 63
5.3.1 Installation of firmware ............................................................................. 63
5.3.1.1 Version Confirmation ........................................................................ 63
5.3.1.2 Installation ......................................................................................... 64
5.3.2 BC (Battery Check) Compensation Value Writing ................................... 64
5.3.3 LCD (Brightness) Adjustment ................................................................... 65
5.3.4 CCD Gain Adjustment, Shutter Compensation
Black Defect Writing and White defect compensation ..................................... 67
5.3.5 Strobo Adjustment ..................................................................................... 68
5.3.6 AF (Auto Focus) Compensation ................................................................ 69
5.3.7 USB ID Writing ......................................................................................... 71
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 Overview ............................................................................................................ 73
6.1.1 Check Items before Shipment .................................................................... 73
Chapter 7 Appendix
7.1 Circuit Board Connection Diagram ............................................................... 75
7.2 Circuit Board Component Layout .................................................................. 77
7.3 Circuit Diagrams .............................................................................................. 83
7.4 Exploded Diagrams .......................................................................................... 95
7.4.1 ASP List ................................................................................................... 100
7.5 AF Adjustment Chart .................................................................................... 101

CHAPTER
1
PRODUCTDESCRIPTION

PhotoPC 2100Z Revision B
Product Description Features 4
1.1 Features
Major features of EPSON PhotoPC 2100Z are as follows:
Advanced appearance
Teardrop shaped design, which is easy to hold and carry
Digital camera design of the 21st century (quite different from competitors')
High quality image
CCD with 2,300,000 pixels
Image processing technology using the DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for
exclusive use with digital cameras
High quality image created by Hypict loaded with a color noise removal
function
Compatible with EPSON color space
Compatible with PIM (PRINT Image Matching)
A variety of useful functions
Lens barrier coupled collapsible optical 2 times zoom lens, zoom interlocking
optical viewfinder
Built-in flash (automatic, red-eye reduction, prohibition)
EPSON 1.6 type D-TFD color LCD monitor
8MB CompactFlash Card is attached as standard
USB and AC adapter terminals
Print (DPOF: Digital Print Order Format) button
Conforming to industry standards
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) format
DPOF file creation function is supported.
Software
EPSON Photo4!
EPSON PhotoQuicker
Photo Suite 3SE (Win)
Photo Suite 3 (Mac)
Photo Vista Full Version (Win/Mac)
User interfaces
Shooting is possible immediately after opening the lens barrier.
Function display is more easy to understand, thanks to use of icon animation.
Access FDA format (Function Direct Assign) as GUI operations, which has a
high evaluation of user-friendliness.
External interfaces
USB (Mass Storage Class)
AC adapter input (DC7.0V, 2.0A)

PhotoPC 2100Z Revision B
Product Description Exterior View 5
1.2 Exterior View
1.2.1 Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions
130 mm
×
73 mm
×
46.7 mm (not including some protrusions)
Weight
265 g (without any of the batteries, strap and memory card)
Tripod mount
Compliant with JIS B7103 1/4
Appearance
Figure 1-1. Exterior View

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Product Description Functional Specifications 6
1.3 Functional Specifications
1.3.1 Image Data
Recording format
JPEG compression: DCF (Exif
2.1
) format
Thumbnail image
160
×
120 pixels
Image size
Hypict
:
2160
×
1440 pixels
Print
:
180
×
1200 pixels
e-mail
:
720
×
480 pixels
Color
Full color (24-bit full color)
PIM (PRINT Image Matching)
The PIM commands are stored in the Exif header's information area of Maker
Note tag (0x927C). The commands are as follows:
Bright setting (user setting) / AutoPhotoFine mode setting* (Maker setting)
*: Modes available are normal mode, macro mode and night scene mode.
1.3.2 Optics
CCD
1/2.6 inch color area CCD, interlace reading, complementary color filter
Total pixels: 2,300,000 pixels (1901 x 1212)
Effective pixels: 2,180,000 pixels (1806 x 1206)
Lens
Collapsible 2 times zoom lens
f = 5.6-11.2 mm (equivalent to 35-70 mm on a 35 mm film camera)
Brightness F3.3 (W)-F4.6 (T), 6 elements in 5 groups construction (2
spherical lens elements)
Aperture
F3.3 / 6.2 (Wide) - F4.6 / 8.6 (Telescopic)
Viewfinder
Real image motor type (field of view ratio 85% at eye-point)
With AF target mark
Focus
Auto focus
Shooting range
0.3 m to 0.5 m (macro mode: telescopic end fixed)
0.5 m to infinity (normal)
Shutter
Electromagnetic release mechanical shutter and electric iris
Normal (flash OFF): 1/2, 1/8 - 1/1000 second
Flash ON (Wide): 1/30 - 1/1000 second
Flash ON (Tele): 1/60 - 1/1000 second

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1.3.3 Shooting Mode
1.3.3.1 Shooting Functions
Display of information zone
The following information is displayed in the “information zone” during shooting
mode.
Date / zoom gauge / special setting / number of frames remaining / battery
status
Exposure control
Center-weighted light metering programmed AE (aperture and shutter speed are
adjustable)
LCD shooting display
TTL image playback (playback rate 1/20 sec.)
Shooting field of view is 98%.
Viewfinder shooting
Shooting field of view is 85%.
For macro shooting, digital zoom can not be used.
Shutter button, MENU button, Zoom button, Lens Cover switch and Playback
button are valid as in LCD shooting mode.
Built-in flash
Automatic (TTL direct flash auto), off, red-eye reduction, forced flash
(daylight synchronization)
Flash range (wide): 0.5-3.2 m
Flash range (Tele): 0.5-2.3 m
Flash color temperature: 5700K
GN (Guide Number): 9
Restoration from power saving mode entered in flash off state occurs without
charging the flash.
ISO sensitivity
Automatic sensitivity changeover (ISO 100 ~ 200)
ISO sensitivity is automatically changed over by Auto ISO setting.
Table 1-1 to Table 1-3 show the relationship between brightness and the ISO
sensitivity to be automatically set.
Self-timer
Can be used with LCD shooting and Viewfinder shooting. 10-second timer
(fixed).
With self-timer mode selected, self-timer operation starts when the shutter
button is pressed.
During self-timer operation:
User is informed of self-timer operation by the front LED, beep sound and
LCD monitor (self-timer animation: not used in viewfinder mode).
Table 1-1. Flash Auto
ISO110 ISO110 ~ 200 ISO140
(Flash Firing)
Wide LV8.3 or above - LV8.3 or below
Tele LV10.3 or above LV10.3 ~ 9.4 LV9.4 or below
Table 1-2. Flash OFF
ISO120 ISO120 ~ 200 ISO200
Wide LV8.3 or above LV8.3 ~ 7.4 LV8.4 or below
Tele LV10.3 or above LV10.3 ~ 9.4 LV9.4 or below
Table 1-3. Forced Flash
ISO120 ISO140
Wide LV8.3 or above LV8.e or below
Tele LV10.3 or above LV10.3 or below

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Product Description Functional Specifications 8
Macro
AF range
The AF range for macro shooting is 30 cm to 50 cm, with optical zoom fixed
to the telescopic end.
When the zoom button is pressed:
Macro + digital zoom is can be used. Macro + optical zoom can not be used.
In macro mode:
Viewfinder shooting is disabled. (Viewfinder shooting can not be selected by
menu button.)
Backlight compensation
Used in both LCD shooting and viewfinder shooting. The following operation will be
performed:
Flash OFF:
+1.5EV offset
Shutter speed: It is possible for exposure can +1.5EV. When it is dark around
even 1/8 second.
Flash ON:
Daylight synchronization (by Forced flash)
Daylight synchronization is replaced with slow synchronization when it
becomes dark.
Hypict
Characterized by a higher boundary detection accuracy, a larger filter size and
improved noise suppression capability.
Can be used only while Hypict is set.
Switching of image quality (Print/e-mail) is disabled while Hypict is set.
Switching of resolution (Print/e-mail)
The default setting is “Print”.
Note: *: Resolution changes to that for e-mail if the previous setting was e-mail. If it was not
e-mail, resolution changes to that for Print.
Sequential numbering of files
The highest EPSON folder number and file number in the DCIM Folder in the CF card
are stored in memory.
Hyper night scene
Shutter speed: fixed to 1/2 second
Aperture: open
Can be used for LCD shooting and viewfinder shooting. The following
processing will be performed:
White balance
The following two modes are supported:
TTL system automatic white balance
AUTO mode/Fixed mode (color temperature is 5100K) can be selected
Table 1-4. Resolution Switching
Status
Operation Print (Normal) Hypict e-mail
Switching to
Hypict To Hypict - To Hypict
Switching to e-
mail To e-mail Switching impossible
(Gray out) -
Switching to
Print - To Printore-mail * To Print
Table 1-5. Hyper Night Scene
Pixel
compensate Slow synchronization Noise reduction
Hyper night scene Flash Auto - Available Available
Flash OFF -Not available Available
Hyper night
scene + Hypict Flash Auto Available Available Available
Flash OFF Available Not available Available

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Product Description Functional Specifications 9
Digital zoom
Smooth digital zoom for a maximum of 2.5 magnification can be used.
9-stage switching
Processing is slow during digital zoom operation.
Shift to VRF shooting mode during digital zoom on, digital zoom function is
removed.
The image is stored with an image size determined by the selected recording mode.
e-mail: 720 × 480
Print: 1800 × 1200
Hypict: 2160 × 1440
Optical zoom
Wide end (35mm) - telescopic end (70mm), 6-step changeover. (Coupled with
viewfinder)
Shooting menu display/non-display
Switching between shooting menu display and non-display and selection of viewfinder
shooting (LCD off) are possible.
Simple DPOF
DPOF number of prints can be set. (This information can be used when
images are to be viewed after shooting.)
If the DPOF file is write-protected or broken, the Simple DPOF function does
not permit setting or recording.
Simultaneous setting for Hyper night scene and backlight compensation
The following processing will be performed:
Flash ON: Slow synchronization
Flash OFF: In the same way as for Hyper night scene, shutter speed is fixed to
1/2 second and aperture is opened.

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Product Description Functional Specifications 10
1.3.3.2 Shooting Operation
Pressing the shutter button halfway (focus lock)
Evaluates AF/AE/AWB, and reflects the evaluated value in the preview
display. If the CF is pulled out in this status, an alarm is indicated.
Even if the communication cable is inserted, transition to the communication
mode does not take place during half-press of the shutter button.
Transition to communication mode is achieved either after cancellation of
half-press of the shutter button or after shooting.
Shooting process operation
Processing after shooting
After shooting, AE will be executed at the beginning of preview.
Table 1-6. Shooting Process Operation
User/Camera
Operation LCD Contents of Camera Operation Target Processing Time
1Pressingthe
shutter button
fully
OFF Shooting based on the
AE, AWB, AF evaluation
data.
Capturingthe CCDimage
data.
Transferring the image
data to SDRAM.
-
2Image
processing OFF Processing the image
data.
Starting to charge the
flash when it is to be
used.
2 seconds
3Image
confirmation ON (including
viewfinder
shooting)
Displaying the image
confirmation screen
during image processing.
After image processing,
the camera transfers the
image to the CF (back
operation).
-
4-1 Pressing the
OK button ON Starting to display motion
picture (through image).
Transition to each
shooting mode.
-
4-2 Pressing the
DPOF button ON Displaying the simple DPOF screen.
4-3 Next shooting ON Starting to display motion
picture (through image).
Transition to each
shooting mode.
Table 1-6. Shooting Process Operation (continued)
User/Camera
Operation LCD Contents of Camera Operation Target Processing Time

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Product Description Functional Specifications 11
1.3.4 Playback Mode Functions
Display in information zone
Displays the following information in the “information zone” while in playback mode.
Displayed frame number / DPOF number of prints / PIM setting/ total DPOF
number of prints / resolution / battery status / cursor
Image playback
95% framing display is performed, but only with an aspect ratio of 3:2 only.
One-by-one image playback (forward/backward)
Images are displayed one by one by switching. Images are scrolled by means of the W/
T button.
High-speed one-by-one image playback (forward/backward)
When the W/T button is held pressed at a 9-division display, the camera performs
high-speed one-by-one image playback.
Split display
The LCD shows nine images at a time.
Magnification display
Magnifies the image twice on the display.
Smooth scrolling is possible.
The zoom display icon indicates the magnified area.
Deletion
Single image deletion and all images deletion (including deletion of DPOF setting and
PIM setting) are possible.
DPOF (number of prints)
Permits setting of the DPOF number of prints. A maximum of 9 prints for one
image are allowed.
If the DPOF file is write-protected or broken, a new DPOF file will be created
and the old DPOF file will be deleted.
Brightness compensation (User PIM)
Brightness compensation: Can be turned on or off.
Turning on or off is permitted irrespective of the DPOF setting.
Resetting the DPOF number of prints
The DPOF number of prints can be reset.
This function is disabled (display turns gray) when no DPOF number of prints
has been set.
Playback of images taken with other models
The table below indicates the processing (operation) for images taken by other
EPSON's cameras.
Note: *1: The DPOF number of prints for any camera other than PhotoPC 2100Z must be
cleared before setting the DPOP number of prints (including simple DPOF setting)
with PhotoPC 2100Z.
*2: User PIM is not available for images taken with any camera other than PhotoPC
2100Z. However, User PIM of the cameras other than PhotoPC 2100Z can be
maintained.
Writing DPOF and PIM data in the CF card
The camera writes the PIM data in the CF card immediately after setting and
the DPOF data at mode switching.
If the batteries are removed during DPOF and PIM setting, the camera
perform PIM writing in the CF card but dose not write PDOF.
Table 1-7. Processing (Operation) for Images Taken
by Other EPSON's Cameras
Function PhotoPC 800
PhotoPC 850Z PhotoPC 3000Z PhotoPC 3100Z
Image file playback (DCF) Available Available Available
DPOF Not available Not available Available *1
User PIM - - Not available *2
TIFF image playback -Thumbnail display Thumbnail display
Motion picture playback - Not available Not available

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1.3.5 Setup Mode Functions
Display of information zone
Displays the following information in the “information zone” while in setup mode.
Date / cursor / battery status
Date and time setting
Setting of year, month and day, and hour and minute is available.
Date display switching
The date display method can be changed.
The setting is kept in memory even if the backup battery has run down.
The setting is stored in the 8MB flash ROM.
The date display method can be selected among the following three patterns:
M: Month, D: Day, Y: Year
Card format
CF cards can be formatted.
CF card formatting operation is not performed when no CF card has been
inserted.
Beep sound setting
Setting of beep sounds (operation sounds and shooting sounds) is available in the
following three ways:
Both shooting sounds and operation sounds are used.
Only shooting sounds (including self-timer sounds) are used.
Neither shooting sounds nor operation sounds are used.
1.3.5.1 Beep Sound Specifications
The following three types of sounds are used:
A: 4.9KHz
B: 1.2KHz
C: 2.4KHz
Table 1-8. Beep Sound Specifications
Item Sound
Pattern
Name Mode Status Sound Patterns
1 SM Shooting Changes from off to shooting
mode (excluding communication
mode)
BCBCA
2SM2 Playback Changes from off to playback
mode (excluding communication
mode)
BCBCA
3 PF Lens cover
close Changes from shooting mode to off: No sound is used when the
lens cover is closed in playback
mode.
CABC
4PF2 Turningoffwith
playback button Changes from playback mode to off CABC
5 MC Playback-
Shooting Switching sound between playback and shooting mode BBCA
6BO Shooting/
Playback Tool box open BCC
7 BC Shooting/
Playback Tool box closed CBB
8HC Shooting/
Playback Highlight moved in tool box B
9 FI Shooting/
Playback Function setting (icon moves to left) BC
10 FB Shooting/
Playback Function cancellation (icon moves to right)
11 FF Shooting To lower hierarchy CB
12 SC Shooting To higher hierarchy CB
13 TP Shooting Shutter button A

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Note: *1: The sound ST is not given forth in complete synchronization with the self-timer
LED.
*2: The sound BS is in synchronization with changeover of image.
*3: During playback of a first sound, if a second sound occurs (interrupts), the second
sound overrides the first sound.
1.3.6 Communication with PC
Type of communication
Only USB communication (Mass Storage Class) is available.
Serial communication is not supported.
Start of communication
When the communication cable (USB) is inserted in shooting, playback or
setup mode, the camera enters the communication mode.
Even when the communication cable (USB) is inserted in shooting, playback
or setup mode, the camera does not enter the communication mode if a CF
card has not been inserted.
Communication is started by pressing the playback button when the cable has
been inserted.
Communication is started when the lens cover is opened if the cable has been
inserted.
LED indication during communication
Orange at 1Hz when there is no communication data access
Green at 2Hz when there is communication data access
End of communication
When the playback button is pressed during communication, the communication mode
is ended and the power turns off.
Communication command
The specifications related to the USB Mass Storage Class are based on the “USB Mass
Storage Class UFI Command Specification Rev.1.0”.
14 ST Shooting Self-timer button AC (repeats until
shutter starts
operating)
16 IC Playback High-speed switching B
17 MO Shooting/
Playback Menu on/off B
18 SD Battery life
expired Batteries have run down. AAC
19 P4 Communication Transition to communication CBB
20 CF Power on all No CF card AAC
21 CD Power on all Transition to power saving mode CBB
22 DP Playback DPOF button is pressed BC, off and C
23 DPR Playback The DPOF number of prints is
reset CB
Table 1-8. Beep Sound Specifications (continued)
Item Sound
Pattern
Name Mode Status Sound Patterns

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1.3.7 Memory
Built-in RAM
8MB (64Mb (32 bits
×
2M))
Built-in ROM
1MB (for program only)
Image memory
CompactFlash Memory Card Type 1 is used.
A maximum of 256MB of CF card can be accessed.
PC-DOS format: 512B/Sector
16bitFAT (16MB or more)
1.3.8 Built-in Clock
Built-in clock
The camera incorporates a clock.
Default is January 1, 2001, 0:00. Does not count down earlier than this time.
Capable of counting up to December 31, 2035, 23:59. Does not count up later
than this time.
Even while replacing the batteries, the internal lithium secondary battery
maintains the date and time setting.
1.3.9 Detection of Battery Status
Battery status
Battery status can be detected in the following steps:
Batteries full / Batteries half / Exchange batteries / Battery ran down.