FujiFilm eyeplate eyeplate Digital Camera User manual

A-011250
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User’s Manual
[II. Using the Software and Advanced Features]
– Using eyeplate Photo Album and PhotoImpression3.0,
Troubleshooting, Specifications –
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Contents
USING eyeplate Photo Album .............................. 3
DOWNLOADING IMAGES ................................. 4
DISPLAYING DOWNLOADED IMAGES ............ 6
MODIFYING CAMERA SETTINGS,
DELETING ALL IMAGES, FORMATTING,
AND RESETTING THE FILE COUNTER ........... 8
USING eyeplate Photo Album as TWAIN Driver
... 10
USING PhotoImpression3.0 ............................... 12
INSTALLING PhotoImpression3.0 ................... 12
USING PhotoImpression3.0 ............................. 14
Get Photo ....................................................... 16
Edit ................................................................. 18
Create ............................................................ 19
UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .................... 20
For Windows ............................................. 20
For Macintosh ........................................... 22
Software
Data
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................ 23
Specifications ...................................................... 25
System Requirements ........................................ 26
Brief Description ................................................... 2
Package Contents .............................................. 2
Safety Notes ......................................................... 4
Notes on Using Your Camera Correctly ............... 5
Notes on the Battery ............................................. 6
Nomenclature ....................................................... 8
Switching On and Off ......................................... 8
Auto Power Off Function ................................. 8
Attaching the Strap ............................................. 9
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ............................ 10
GUIDE TO CAMERA OPERATIONS ................. 11
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE ......................... 12
Guide to Software ............................................ 13
INSTALLING eyeplate Photo Album ................ 14
For Windows ............................................ 14
For Macintosh .......................................... 18
CONNETING THE CAMERA TO A PC
<Using the USB cable> ...................................... 20
CHARGING THE BATTERY ............................... 21
About the Battery Life ....................................... 21
zBattery Charge
■See [I. Basic Photography]
TAKING PICTURES ........................................... 22
About the Autobrite™Technology ................... 23
ASELECTING THE IMAGE SIZE .................... 24
eDELETING IMAGES ..................................... 25
lSETTING THE BEEP TONE ......................... 26
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USING eyeplate Photo Album
You can use “eyeplate Photo Album” software to download images in the camera to your
PC’s hard disk, check and delete the downloaded images, and modify the camera settings.
✽This description shows the Windows screens, but the procedure is the same for Macintosh computers.
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Switch the camera on and then
connect it to your PC using the USB
cable (/[I. Basic Photography] P.20).
✽Charging starts automatically when you
connect the camera to your PC with the USB
cable (/[I. Basic Photography] P.21).
2Double-click the [eyeplate
Photo Album] to launch
“eyeplate Photo Album”.
The main window opens.
Folder tree
display area
Menu
You can change the
“eyeplate Photo Album”
settings in [Options].
You can switch the settings
language between English
and Japanese.
You can change the save
destination folder for the
images.

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DOWNLOADING IMAGES
You can download the images from the camera to your PC.
hIf you cancel image downloading before
completion, downloading stops after
downloading of the current image is
completed.
hThe images in the camera are all
downloaded together. If you take more
shots and then download them without
first deleting the images you have already
downloaded, the previously downloaded
images are downloaded again.
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h When you connect the camera to a PC,
“6”appears on the camera’s LCD to
indicate that the camera is communicating
with the PC.
✽The PC switches to standby mode until it
recognizes the camera.
hThe counter flashes (rotates) during
image downloading.
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Progress of image
downloading
Overall download progress
✽When the progress bar
reaches the right-hand end,
downloading is completed.
Number of downloaded
images/Total number of
images in the camera
Time until downloading is
complete.
Total number of images in
the camera
When this checkbox is
selected, the images in the
camera are deleted when
downloaded is complete.
Cancels downloading.
Start to download
the image
1Select [Camera] /[Download images]
from the menu. 2Click the [Start download] button to
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When image downloading is complete, the images are displayed as thumbnails.
☞A folder named “(year)-(month)-(day)-(number)”is automatically created in the folder tree display area.
✽If you download more images on the same day, the number automatically increments.
■Delete the files
hSelect the file you want to delete and
then select [Delete] from the [File]
menu.
■Rename the file/folder name
hSelect the file/folder you want to
rename and then select [Rename] from
the [File] menu.
hClick the file/folder you want to rename
and then click again in the file/folder
name box.
You can select functions such as [Save
As], [Delete (Delete the files)], [Rename
(Change the file name)], [Rotate], [View
(Change the display format)] and
[Configuration (Camera Configuration)],
etc. from the pull-down menu.
Images are downloaded to the locations given below.
Macintosh:
[eyeplate] folder on the
desk top
Windows:
[eyeplate] folder on the
local disk
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■Thumbnail display window Menu
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Folder tree
display area

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DISPLAYING DOWNLOADED IMAGES
Images downloaded to your PC can be checked, rotated and saved as new files
under different names.
Select the folder you want to display
in the folder tree display area.
Select the display format from the
[View] menu.
hTo view an image frame enlarged, select and then
double-click the file in the List or Thumbnail view.
hSelect the frame containing the image file you want to
view enlarged and select [View] from the [File] menu.
Shows the file number.
Opens the slideshow display window (/P.7).
(/P.7)
Shows the image and the
file number.
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Displaying a frame enlarged

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■Slideshow/Single-frame enlarged display window
Displays the previous image
Saves the currently displayed
image as a new file with a different
name.
Closes the window
Rotates the image left (counterclockwise)
in 90°increments.
✽The modified image is saved immediately.
Rotates the image right (clockwise) in 90°
increments.
✽The modified image is saved immediately.
Rewinds to the first image
in the photo album
Fast forwards to the last image
Sets the
display time
for each
image frame.
Displays the next image Starts the slideshow
✽During a slideshow, this button changes to .
Click this button to stop the slideshow.
✽The slideshow plays continuously until it is stopped.

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MODIFYING CAMERA SETTINGS, DELETING ALL IMAGES,
FORMATTING, AND RESETTING THE FILE COUNTER
Camera settings can be checked and modified from your PC. You can also delete all
the image files, format the camera memory and reset the file counter (file number).
Check that the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable (/[I. Basic Photography] P.20).
Select [Camera] /[Configuration] from the
menu.
The “eyeplate Config” screen opens and you
can perform tasks such as modifying the
camera settings and deleting all the data in
the camera’s memory.
When the camera settings are modified
in the “eyeplate Config”screen, the
settings on the camera are also switched
automatically.
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hAbout the file counter (file numbers)
File numbers (No. 0001 to 9999) are automatically assigned to images when they are shot. The assigned file numbers are then saved
with the images during downloading.
✽Because the file numbers assigned when shots are taken are stored on the camera, the file numbers of images do not change while
they remain on the camera.
✽If you delete an image on the camera after shooting it, the file number of the deleted file is skipped.
✽When you reset the file counter, the file numbers for the next images shot begin again from “0001”. However, the file counter can only
be reset when [Delete All Images] or [Format] is selected in the “eyeplate Config”screen.
■eyeplate configuration screen
Beep tone Battery charge levelImage size VGA : 640 ×480 pixels
QVGA: 320 ×240 pixels
Deletes all the images on
the camera.
Deletes all the data in the
camera’s internal memory
and formats (initializes) the
memory.
Current file counter setting
(the file number of the next
image shot)
Number of images shot/
Number of available shots
Updates the screen to show
the latest information on the
camera.
✽Clicking the [Update] button
when you connect another
camera to the PC updates the
screen to show the information
for the new connected camera.
Closes the window
Resets the file counter.
✽The file numbers for the next
images shot begin again from
“0001”.
✽Only available when [Delete
All Images] or [Format] is
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USING eyeplate Photo Album as TWAIN Driver
“eyeplate Photo Album” allows images on the camera to be downloaded directly from
the camera using a TWAIN-compatible application such as “PhotoImpression3.0”.
1Switch the camera on and then connect
it to your PC using the USB cable. 2Launch a TWAIN-compatible software
application, select the device and
download your images.
Check that “eyeplate Photo Album”software was installed correctly before connecting the camera to your PC
using the USB cable.
Choose the [eyeplate Digital Camera] to select the
“eyeplate Photo Album (TWAIN Driver)”.
✽The method for selecting the TWAIN driver differs
depending on the software you are using. If you are
using “PhotoImpression3.0”, refer to P.16.
When “eyeplate Photo Album (TWAIN driver)” is
selected, “eyeplate Download” screen opens.
hTake care to connect the plugs on the
USB cable into the correct sockets, and
ensure that the plugs are inserted firmly.
hThe Auto Power Off function does not
operate when a USB connection is
being used.
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The counter flashes (rotates) during
image downloading.
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4Select the images to be downloaded.
3Click the [Start Download] button to
download the images.
5Click the [Transfer] button.
✽You can also download images
using the [Transfer] button from
the [Twain] menu.
✽Downloaded images are
displayed in the software.
For Windows only
6Quit “eyeplate Photo
Album”.

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USING PhotoImpression3.0
INSTALLING PhotoImpression3.0
This is a software to make it easy for you to download the images and modify them,
create calendars or postcards.
For Windows
When you install “eyeplate Photo Album”,
“PhotoImpression3.0”is installed immediately
afterwards (/[I. Basic Photography] P.14).
For Macintosh
If “PhotoImpression3.0”was not installed
during “eyeplate Photo Album”installation
(/[I. Basic Photography] P.14), load the
enclosed CD-ROM into your PC and
install “PhotoImpression3.0”manually.
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Double-click the CD-ROM icon and
the [ArcSoft PhotoImpression] folder
to start installation.
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You can change the installation destination
folder.
Double-click the [English] folder and
the [PhotoImpression Installer] icon
to start installation as directed by the
on-screen instructions.
2Click the [Quit] button. 3
These files are installed on your Macintosh.
h[PhotoImpression] folder
In your Macintosh’s hard disk
✽If you change the installation destination
folder, the file is installed in it.
h[PhotoImpression]'s alias
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USING PhotoImpression3.0
Once “PhotoImpression3.0” installation is completed (/P.12), use it to download
images from the camera or from files and then create your own original photos.
Get Photo
Use this button to download images from your camera.
You can also use this button to load other images you
like from stored albums or from your hard disk.
Edit
Use this button to perform image editing tasks such as
cropping, retouching and adjustment.
Create
Use this button to create a calendar or greeting card
using your images or to put a frame around your images.
Save
Use this button to save images with the original name
or under another name. This allows you to upload your
saved images to the online photo sharing site (optional)
or to attach your images to e-mail messages.
✽You must have a valid Internet connection.
Print
Use this button to print one image per page or multiple
images arranged on the same page.
Quits the application.
Minimizes the application window.
Displays the help window.
Further information about “PhotoImpression 3.0”
can be found at www.arcsoft.com.

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Navigation Window
This window displays a reduced version of
the entire image. When you are working with
enlarged images, the navigation window
provides a quick and easy way to move to a
location you want to view.
Scale Control
Use this button to specify enlarged or
reduced image display.
hClicking [ ] displays the image at 100%.
hClicking [ ] displays the image in full-
screen mode.
hTo cancel full-screen mode, press the [Esc]
key.
Resize tool
Use this tool to make an image larger or
smaller by dragging the handles on each
corner of the image. You can also use this
tool to drag the entire image to a different
position.
Freehand Rotate tool
Use this tool to rotate the image by dragging
one of the handles on each corner.
Rotate All Layers tool
Use this tool to rotate the image in 90°
increments.
Redo tool
Use this tool to redo the last cancelled (undo)
operation. You can redo an action any
number of times by simply clicking this button
repeatedly.
Paste tool
Use this tool to paste the contents of the
clipboard onto a new layer.
Close Image tool
Use this tool to close the currently selected
image.
Flip Horizontally tool
Use this tool to flip the image horizontally to
produce a mirror image.
Undo tool
Use this tool to cancel (undo) the last
unsaved action you performed.
You can undo an action any number of times
by simply clicking this button repeatedly.
Copy tool
Use this tool to copy the selected area or
layer to the clipboard.
Delete Layer tool
Use this tool to delete the currently selected
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First, all the images in the camera are
downloaded and saved in the locations
given below.
Windows:
[eyeplate] folder on the local disk
✽As described on P.5, a folder named
“(year)-(month)-(day)-(number)”is
automatically created.
Macintosh:
[PhotoImpression] folder /[Photos]
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Get Photo
Use this button to download images from the camera. You can also use this button to
load other your favorite images from stored albums or from your hard disk.
Using “eyeplate Digital Camera (TWAIN driver)”
5Click the [Start Download] button to
download the images.
Camera/Scanner
Use the following procedure to download images from a
device such as a TWAIN-compatible camera.
✽Connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable.
Check that [Get Photo] is selected.
Select [Camera/Scanner].
Select the source. A list of compatible devices
appears and then select [eyeplate Digital Camera].
Click the [ ] button.
Pressing the [ ] button launches the TWAIN driver
used for image downloading.
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On a Macintosh, once image downloading
( ) is completed, the images are displayed
in in the software.
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6Select the images to be downloaded.
7Click the [Transfer] button.
✽You can also download images
using the [Transfer] button from
the [Twain] menu.
✽Downloaded images are displayed
in the software. The image is
saved onto [My Document] /[My
Pictures].
8Quit “eyeplate Photo Album”.
For Windows only
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Album
This allows you to store your favorite images in albums.
Note that an album is simply a way of recording the
locations in which image files are stored and does not
contain the actual images themselves.
✽Store the actual images on your hard disk. You can also
view the images in an album as a slide show.
From File
This allows you to open image files saved on your hard
disk or a CD-ROM.
✽The Quick Access function lists the most recently opened
images. To open an image not shown on the list, click the
[Browse] button and select the desired file.
Create New
This allows you to create a new image.
Screen Capture
This allows you to capture and download a image of
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Layers
This provide an easy way to edit images. You can drag
and drop layers to change the layer sequence (overlay
order).
hThe currently selected layer is displayed with a yellow
border. Click the layer you want to edit.
hClick the green button to toggle between hiding and
showing a layer.
hYou can use the slider to adjust the transparency of a
layer.
Select & Crop
Select: This tool lets you specify whether the selected
area is square, circular or polygonal.
Crop: This tool crops around the area specified with
the selection so that only the selected area is
displayed.
Retouch
This allows you use the brush tool or pen tool to draw on
the image. There are also tools for correcting red-eye, for
partial blurring or sharpening, for filling in selected areas
and for filling in areas with patterns or gradations of shade.
Text
This allows you to add text to an image. A new layer is
automatically created for the added text.
hYou can specify the font, style, size and color.
hYou can also add a shadow to text and adjust the
density of the shadow.
✽Created text can be modified later.
Enhance
This allows you to make adjustments to the entire image.
You can adjust the color tones, the brightness and the
contrast. You can also soften, sharpen, or equalize the
image and convert it to a negative image.
Effects
This option allows you to apply special effects to the
entire image.
Edit
Use this button to perform image editing tasks such as cropping, retouching and
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Frames & Edges
This option allows you to create a frame or border for
your image.
hWhen you have selected your preferred frame or
border, click the [Apply] button to apply your selection
to the image.
Cookie Cutter
This allows you to crop your image as if you were using
a cookie cutter.
hSelect your preferred cutter shape and then click the
[Apply] button to apply the selected cutter shape to
the image.
Calendars
This allows you to create your own original calendar
simply by selecting a calendar template.
hSelect the year, the months and the template and
then click the [Apply] button to apply your selections.
✽You can adjust the size and position of the image later.
Greeting Cards
This allows you to create your own original greeting
card simply by selecting a greeting card template.
hSelect the template and then click the [Apply] button
to apply your selections.
✽You can adjust the size and position of the image later.
Photofantasy
This allows you to create fantasy shots using templates
in a range of genres.
hSelect your preferred template, make fine
adjustments to the scale and position, and then click
the [Apply] button to apply your selections.
Cool Software
This provides an easy way to open images in your own
image processing software program.
hTo add your software application to the list, click the
[Add] button and then specify your software program.
Create
Use this button to create a calendar or greeting card using your images or to put a
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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Only perform this operation when you no longer require the installed software.
For Windows
Check that the camera is not connected
to your PC and then start up your PC.
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Exit all application and programs.
2
Select the program you want to
delete from [Program] in the [Start]
menu and then select [Uninstall].
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Windows Macintosh