Epson A882401 User manual

Color Digital Camera
Color Digital Camera
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Digital Camera Utility Programs
Photo!3
Photo File Uploader3
User's Guide
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Photo!3
Photo File Uploader3
Digital Camera Utility Programs
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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 the USB driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Installing EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3 and other
software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Installing Software for Macintosh Users. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Installing EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3. . . . . . . 1-10
Installing other software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Chapter 2 Using EPSON Photo!3
Working with EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Accessing EPSON Photo!3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Setting up the Shutter Press feature for
Windows 98/USB users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Getting information through online help . . . . . . 2-4
EPSON Photo!3 menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Using the Camera Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Transferring photos to your computer . . . . . . . . 2-7
Placing photos in your documents . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Erasing selected pictures from memory card . . . 2-11
Getting photo information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Viewing your photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Rotating your photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Playing back audio recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Using the Folder Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Finding the folder containing your photos . . . . . 2-15
Uploading and copying photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Using the Controls Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Controlling the camera from your computer . . . 2-16
Taking pictures from your computer. . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Changing computer connection settings . . . . . . . 2-19

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Changing camera settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Chapter 3 Using the Uploader Utilities
Using EPSON Photo File Uploader3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Uploading images from your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Uploading audio recording files from your PC .3-4
Uploading images from your Macintosh . . . . . . .3-7
Uploading audio recording files from your Macintosh
3-9
Making screen copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Using EPSON Program Uploader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Uploading programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
Removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Software Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Uninstall EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
For Windows users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
For Macintosh users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Reinstall EPSON Photo!3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
For Windows users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
For Macintosh users. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Glossary
Index

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Introduction
Features
The EPSON digital camera software suite, including
EPSON Photo!3 and EPSON Photo File Uploader3, is
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
and 850Z.
❏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 and audio recording files
stored in your computer, or capture screen shots
on the computer screen and save them in the
digital camera’s memory.
❏EPSON Program Uploader allows you to upload
optional programs from the computer to the
camera, or delete programs from the camera.
❏You can convert image files into various formats,
such as JPEG and Bitmap Files, for 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 instructions 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.

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❏Chapter 3 explains how to upload images, audio
recordings, and programs to your EPSON digital
camera.
❏Chapter 4 explains how to solve problems you
may have while using the software.
Notes contain important information and useful tips on
operating your digital camera and software.
Finding More Information
❏Online help also provides information about
EPSON Photo!3 settings.
❏To set up and use the digital camera, see the user’s
guide of your camera.
System Requirements
Requirements for serial connection
PCs
Macintosh computers
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
VGA monitor with at least 16-color display
Microsoft®Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0 or later
Power PC processor
Serial port
24 MB RAM
Hard disk drive with at least 40 MB of free space

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Requirements for USB connection
PCs
Macintosh computers
Monitor with minimum resolution of 640 ×480
Macintosh System 7.5 or later
QuickTime 3 or later
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
Microsoft®Windows 98 pre-installed
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 requires that iMac
Update is installed before installing EPSON Photo!3.
You can get it from the Apple Web site.)

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Chapter 1
Installing the Software
The CD-ROM that comes with your EPSON digital
camera contains EPSON Photo!3, EPSON Photo File
Uploader3, and other optional software.
With EPSON Photo!3, you can transfer your pictures
and audio recordings from the camera to your
computer, and then place them in documents. EPSON
Photo File Uploader3 allows you to transfer digital
images and audio recordings 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 installed
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,
except the shutter button. You can only operate the
camera throughyour computer. To install the software,
go to next section. For the shutter press feature, see
“Setting up the Shutter Press feature for Windows 98/
USB users” on page 2-3.
❏You can save battery power by using the optional AC
adapter whenever you connect the camera to your
computer.
❏When the camera is connected 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 a USB
cable, use the USB cable included with your camera.
Follow these steps.
cCaution:
Be sure to use the USB cable that comes with your
camera to avoid damaging the camera’s interface
connector.
1. Turn on your computer.
2. Plug the cable connector into the USB port on your
computer or USB hub.
3. 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.
USB port on computer USB cable
connector cover
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PhotoPC 850Z
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cCaution:
Be sure to position the cable correctly before
pushing it into the connector. Otherwise, the
cable and connector may be damaged.
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 the USB driver” on page 1-6 to install the
software.
❏Although you can connect and disconnect the USB
cable anytime, EPSON recommends connecting it as
explained above to secure the connection.
❏If your camera does not work properly when connected
to the hub, see page 4-3 in Chapter 4,
“Troubleshooting.”
4. If necessary, turn the camera’s dial switch to .
cCaution:
Keep your camera and computer away from potential
sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or base units of cordless telephones.
Using a serial cable
Connecting to a PC
You can connect the camera to a PC with a Windows
serial cable. Follow the steps below.
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.
Note:
If you have more than one port available, use COM1
or a similarly labelled port.
Windows
serial cable
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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.
cCaution:
Be sure to position the cable correctly before
pushing it into the connector. Otherwise, the
cable and connector may be damaged.
4. Turn the camera’s dial switch to and turn on
your computer.
cCaution:
Keep your camera and computer away from potential
sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or base units of cordless telephones.
connector cover
PhotoPC 800
PhotoPC 850Z
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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.
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.
Macintosh serial cable
connector cover
PhotoPC 800
PhotoPC 850Z
connector cover

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cCaution:
Be sure to position the cable correctly before
pushing it into the connector. Otherwise, the
cable and connector may be damaged.
4. Turn the camera’s dial switch to and turn on
your computer.
Note:
Make sure AppleTalk is inactive for the port that you
use to connect your camera. Otherwise, the computer
may not recognize your camera.
cCaution:
Keep your camera and computer away from potential
sources of electromagnetic interference, such as
loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
Installing Software for Windows Users
When you use the USB cable to connect your camera
and computer, install the USB driver first and then
EPSON Photo!3. When you use the serial cable, you
install only EPSON Photo!3.
Note:
Be sure to follow these steps to use the USB connection.
Installing the USB driver
When your camera is connected to a computer with
the USB cable, follow these steps to install the USB
driver.
1. Turn on the computer, and turn the camera’s dial
switch to .

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2. The dialog box below appears. Insert the software
CD in the CD-ROM drive, then click Next.
3. Select Search for the best driver for your
device, then click Next.
4. Select the Specify a location check box as shown
below. Then type in, or browse and select, the CD-
ROM drive letter, the EPSON folder, the folder of
your preferred language, and the Win 98 folder as
the location, and click Next.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. After installation is complete, click Finish. Then go
to the next section to install EPSON Photo!3.
Installing EPSON Photo!3
Follow the steps below to install EPSON Photo!3.
1. Turn on your computer and insert the included
CD in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

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If a dialog box appears asking you to select a
language, click the appropriate language, then
click OK.
2. An introductory screen appears on your monitor.
Click the Add Software icon.
3. A dialog box with a list of software appears. 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 EPSON
Photo!3.
4. Click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions.
5. After installing EPSON Photo!3, click Finish.
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.
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 below to install the software of your
choice. See your software documentation for a
description of the available software.
1. Make sure EPSON Photo!3 is already installed. If
not, see “Installing EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-7.
If you are a USB user, install a USB driver in
advance. See “Installing the USB driver” on page
1-6.
2. If necessary, repeat steps 1 and 2 in “Installing
EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-7.
3. A dialog box with a list of software appears. 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.

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5. After installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3 or
other software, click Finish.
6. The installation process automatically begins for
any software you selected in addition to EPSON
Photo File Uploader3 in step 3. Follow the on-
screen instructions.
Installing Software for Macintosh Users
Installing EPSON Photo!3
Follow the steps below to install EPSON Photo!3.
1. Turn on the computer, and insert the included CD
in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the EPSON icon that appears on
your computer’s desktop. Then double-click the
EPSON Photo!3 folder.
In some locations, the EPSON Photo!3 folder may
contain multiple-language versions of the
software. Double-click the folder of your
preferred language.
3. Double-click the EPSON Photo!3 Disk 1 folder.
4. Double-click the Photo!3 Installer - Part 1 icon to
start the installation program. Follow the on-
screen instructions.

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Installing EPSON Photo File Uploader3
Follow the steps below to install EPSON Photo File
Uploader3.
1. Turn on the computer, and insert the included CD
in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the EPSON icon that appears on the
computer’s desktop. Then double-click the File
Uploader3 icon.
In some locations, the File Uploader3 icon may
contain multiple-language versions of the
software. Double-click the folder of your
preferred language.
3. Double-click the EPSON Photo File Uploader3
folder.
4. Double-click the Photo File Uploader3 Install
icon to start the installation program. Follow the
on-line screen instructions.
Installing other software
In addition to EPSON Photo!3 and EPSON Photo File
Uploader3, your software CD contains other software
to expand the capabilities of your camera. Follow the
steps below to install the software of your choice. See
your software documentation for a description of the
available software.
1. Turn on the computer, and insert the included CD
in the CD-ROM drive.
2. Double-click the EPSON icon that appears on 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
icon of your preferred language.
3. Double-click the installer icon of the program you
want to install. Then follow the on-screen
instructions.

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Chapter 2
Using EPSON Photo!3
Now that EPSON Photo!3 is installed in your
computer, you are ready transfer the images you shot
with your camera to your computer. You can then use
your images in letters, presentations, or other
documents you create on your computer.
This chapter tells you how to do all these things, as
well as how to erase pictures from the camera and
upload EPSON Photo images to your camera.
Working with EPSON Photo!3
Once your camera and computer are connected and
turned on, you are ready to start working with EPSON
Photo!3. If you have not yet installed EPSON Photo!3
in your computer, see Chapter 1, “Installing the
Software,” to install it.
Note:
If you do not set your camera’s clock before connecting it to
the computer, the camera's time and date is automatically
set to that of the computer's after opening EPSON Photo!3.
Accessing EPSON Photo!3
To download your photos to yourcomputer, you need
to first access EPSON Photo!3. You can either open
EPSON Photo!3 directly, or open it from a different
application. See the next page for instructions.
Note:
Before accessing EPSON Photo!3, turn the camera’s dial
switch to .