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  • Page 2 THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. Epson further AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES...
  • Page 3 Some states do not allow the 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 exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Attaching the Hand Strap Introduction Installing Your PhotoPC 600 Software 1-10 PhotoPC 600 Features Installing for Windows 95 or Optional Accessories Windows NT 4.0 1-10 Minimum System Requirements Installing for Windows 3.1x or Windows Systems Windows NT 3.51 1-11 Macintosh Systems Installing on a Macintosh 1-11...
  • Page 5 Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups Playing Back Pictures on TV 3-12 Using the Flash Taking Pictures With the Timer Getting Photos Into Your Computer Setting Image Quality and Color Mode Connecting the Camera Fine Connecting to a Windows PC Super Fine Connecting to a Macintosh Monochrome Fine...
  • Page 6 Organizing Pictures in Albums Using the Self Timer Viewing Picture Information Setting the Shutter Speed Printing an Image Taking Pictures with EPSON Photo!2 Printing an Album Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer Additional Options for Windows Changing Settings With Image Expert...
  • Page 7 10 Using CompactFlash Memory Cards B Specifications Installing a Memory Card 10-2 Camera Removing a Memory Card 10-3 Physical Dimensions Getting Images From a Card to Your Computer 10-3 Safety Specifications Using a PCMCIA Adapter 10-4 Power Transferring Photos 10-4 Technical Formatting a Memory Card 10-4...
  • Page 8 Introduction ® our new EPSON PhotoPC ™ 600 is an advanced, easy-to-use digital camera with a built-in LCD screen. CONTINENTAL REALTY You can view your pictures before and after you capture 3521 Ojai Way Sun Park, WE 9999 (999) 888-888 them, or display them on a TV or multimedia projector and transfer them to your computer.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    50 standard-resolution images organizing, editing, and printing your pictures 24-bit color or 8-bit grayscale image capture The EPSON Photo!2 application and TWAIN driver Two-inch, active matrix TFT color LCD screen for for transferring and converting your pictures previewing and playing back pictures...

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    To transfer images to your computer and edit them, make sure your system meets these minimum requirements: AC adapter for use with any electrical outlet EPSON Stylus Photo Direct Print kit that allows you to Windows Systems ® print directly from the camera to the EPSON Stylus ®...

  • Page 11: Macintosh Systems

    If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) is required to access optional CompactFlash card to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name anonymous and your e-mail address as the memory directly from the Macintosh.) password.

  • Page 12: Software Support

    Software Support EPSON the installation, configuration, and operation of EPSON If you’ve tried the on-screen help and you still have products. Dial (800) 922-8911, (310) 782-2600 (U.S.), or questions, call one of the following numbers for technical (905) 709-9475 (Canada), 6 A.M.

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions If the battery charger shows unusual signs such as noise, odor, or smoke, unplug it immediately. Read all of these instructions before using your camera and To avoid damage to the optics of the camera, do not battery charger. Also follow all warnings and instructions expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of marked on the camera, battery charger, and batteries.
  • Page 14 Do not store the camera near sources of bright light, Remove batteries and/or unplug the camera and the AC direct sunlight, high humidity, heat, excessive dirt or adapter and refer servicing to qualified service personnel dust, or where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or under the following conditions: if the power cord or magnetic fields.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started his chapter helps you get ready to use your new PhotoPC 600. It covers the following: batteries Unpacking your PhotoPC 600 camera Identifying camera parts Using batteries hand strap Attaching the hand strap PhotoPC 600 cable Installing your PhotoPC 600 software Setting the language adapter cable...

  • Page 16: Identifying Camera Parts

    Identifying Camera Parts tripod socket flash battery shutter button cover lock timer light viewfinder memory card eject connector lever cover battery cover lens lens cover (on/off) front view bottom view 1-2 Getting Started...
  • Page 17 display panel shutter button image quality button screen switch viewfinder display panel status light timer macro flash button button button picture format memory button LCD screen card slot hand strap holder back view top view Getting Started 1-3...

  • Page 18: Using Rechargeable Nimh Batteries

    Do not use within reach of children. Charging Batteries WARNING Shock hazard. Make sure you use the charger only with EPSON rechargeable NiMH batteries (model EU-24). To avoid the danger of leakage or explosion, do not place any other batteries in the charger.
  • Page 19 Follow these steps to charge your batteries: Turn the charger over and flip the two prongs out of their compartment. Lift up the cover of the charger and insert all four batteries, positioning the + and – ends as shown. Then close the cover firmly.

  • Page 20: Installing Batteries

    NOTE NOTE The charger lights flash to indicate changes in battery Keep the charger terminals clean by wiping them with a dry cloth. temperature and voltage. If the charger lights continue to Make sure you charge all four batteries before you use them. If flash for more than half an hour, the batteries may be you find that your batteries run out faster after you recharge them damaged or worn out, and should be replaced.
  • Page 21 Push the battery cover lock down. While holding the Insert all four batteries into the compartment, lock, slide the battery cover to the left to open it. positioning the + and - ends as shown below: Close the battery cover and slide it to the right until it snaps into place.

  • Page 22: Handling Batteries

    Note the following when handling batteries: they will wear out more quickly. Use only the EPSON battery charger (Model EU-23) to Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, or mutilate charge the batteries that came with your camera.

  • Page 23: Attaching The Hand Strap

    When the camera is not used for long periods of time, Attaching the Hand Strap remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature To attach the hand strap, loop the strap around the holder in a dry location. Store away from the reach of children. on the side of the camera as shown below.

  • Page 24: Installing Your Photopc 600 Software

    If it doesn’t start automatically, double-click . Then double-click your CD-ROM My Computer Sierra Image Expert icon. EPSON Photo!2 TWAIN and standalone application Follow the instructions on the screen. EPSON Photo File Uploader EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader NOTE After you install your software for Windows 95, you can run the All programs will be installed in the PhotoPC 600 folder.

  • Page 25: Installing For Windows 3.1X Or Windows Nt

    You can create Image Expert installation diskettes from the CD-ROM, following the instructions below. If you need the Follow these steps: EPSON Photo!2 software and utilities on diskette, you can Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. download the files from the EPSON website at www.epson.com...

  • Page 26: Setting The Language

    Making Macintosh Diskettes Drag the Disk 1 icon onto the Image Expert 1 icon. If Before you start, make sure you have 8 blank, formatted you are asked to confirm the copy, click Yes . diskettes. You can use either the Disk Copy 6.2 utility (you When the copy finishes, drag both icons to the trash.

  • Page 27: Setting The Date And Time

    You see a message asking you to select your language. NOTE You can also set the camera’s clock through your computer. See Press the SELECT button. You see the Language Setting Chapter 4 for instructions on connecting the camera to your menu: computer, and page 8-6 for instructions on setting the date and time.
  • Page 28 Press the SELECT button. The year setting is saved and the month setting is highlighted. Adjust the month, day, hour, and minute settings as described above until the date and time are correctly adjusted and saved. After you finish setting the clock and press the SELECT button, your screen returns to playback mode.

  • Page 29: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures aking pictures with PhotoPC 600 is similar to using a traditional “point and shoot” camera. This chapter tells you everything you need to know, including the FOR SALE FOR SALE following information: Getting ready to take pictures Taking pictures with the viewfinder Taking pictures with the LCD screen Using macro mode to take close-ups Using the flash...

  • Page 30: Getting Ready To Take Pictures

    Getting Ready to Take Pictures display panel Before you can take pictures with PhotoPC 600, you need to turn on the camera and check the display panel. It’s important to be aware of the camera’s power-saving features and the status of your batteries. Turning the Camera On and Off To turn the camera on, rotate the lens cover counterclockwise.

  • Page 31: Using The Display Panel

    Using the Display Panel Several factors can affect battery life, including the surrounding temperature and the type of batteries you use. The display panel shows the status of your batteries, the Low temperatures—especially below 50 °F (10 °C)—drain camera’s current settings, and the number of pictures your batteries faster.
  • Page 32 Turn the camera on and wait until the status light turns Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take green. the picture. Hold the camera still until it beeps and the status light status light starts flashing red. The flashing red light indicates that the camera has captured shutter the image and is processing it.

  • Page 33: Taking Pictures With The Lcd Screen

    Taking Pictures With the LCD Screen The LCD screen displays the picture you took with an icon on the screen until the camera is finished The LCD screen lets you see a live preview of what the processing. The screen may then be blank for a few camera’s lens sees at any moment.

  • Page 34: Using Macro Mode To Take Close-Ups

    Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups Press the shutter button to capture the image. With the LCD screen, you can use the camera’s macro To turn off macro mode, press the macro button again mode to take pictures as close as 8 inches (20 cm). or turn off the camera or LCD screen.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures With The Timer

    Forced Flash Follow these steps to take a picture with the timer: The flash goes off with every picture you take. Use this Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod. (See setting to compensate for backlighting; for example, page A-3 for information on attaching the camera to a when you are facing a light source.

  • Page 36: Setting Image Quality And Color Mode

    Setting Image Quality and Color Monochrome Fine Produces black and white images at 1024 × 768 pixels, Mode with moderate compression. Your pictures include PhotoPC 600 has several image quality (resolution) settings: ample detail, and the camera holds at least 16 pictures. three for color pictures and two for black and white pictures.
  • Page 37 NOTE You can switch freely between the settings and mix pictures of varying quality in the camera. The camera’s image capacity will vary accordingly. Depending on the content of your pictures, your camera may hold more than the numbers shown on page 2-8. As long as the display panel shows a number other than zero, you can continue taking pictures.

  • Page 38: Taking Special Format Pictures

    Taking Special Format Pictures You can take three types of special format pictures with You can use macro mode in combination with any of these special formats. PhotoPC 600: digital zoom, panorama, and multi-frame. To shoot these types of pictures, you use the LCD screen and the buttons around the screen, as shown: Digital Zoom Digital zoom pictures are captured at standard image...

  • Page 39: Panorama

    You can increase the zoom magnification rate as follows: Panorama Images in the panorama format are long and narrow, … … Press To increase the zoom rate to although they are not captured at a wider angle than × Once normal images.

  • Page 40: Multi-Frame

    Multi-frame Press the shutter button. The LCD displays the 9 stop- action images. The total image area is 640 × 480 pixels. When you use this format, the shutter releases 9 times in rapid sequence, producing a single image To return to normal picture format, press the picture composed of 9 stop-action mini pictures or frames.

  • Page 41: Playing Back Photos

    Playing Back Photos he LCD screen lets you play back your pictures one- by-one or in groups of nine at a time. In playback mode, you can also erase selected pictures and customize playback features through the LCD screen menus. You can view your pictures on a television just as easily as on the camera’s screen.

  • Page 42: Using The Playback Mode

    Using the Playback Mode The settings for this menu are displayed on the screen, as shown: When you use the LCD screen’s playback mode, you don’t have to have the camera’s lens turned on. You can save battery power by turning off the lens before you switch to playback mode.

  • Page 43: Playing Back Pictures One By One

    (one at a time or groups of When you’re finished with playback mode, slide the Playback Mode 9 images). See page 3-4 for instructions. screen switch OFF. (erase the currently displayed Erase Photo Playing Back Pictures One by One picture). See page 3-6 for instructions. When you set the screen switch to Playback , you see the last picture you took on the LCD screen, along with the date, (erase, lock, display memory...

  • Page 44: Playing Back Multiple Pictures

    Playing Back Multiple Pictures Thumbnail images of the last photos you took appear on the screen, with the currently selected image framed in You can play back your pictures in Multi mode to white. view small “thumbnail” versions of nine pictures at once.

  • Page 45: Playing Your Pictures As A Slide Show

    To switch back to displaying one picture at a time, To move forward or back through the photos manually, follow steps 2 through 4 again, but choose the Normal press the button. To pause the slide show at setting on the Playback Mode menu. a particular photo, press the SELECT button.

  • Page 46: Erasing Images

    Press the button until you see the You can also erase photos through your software when the Information menu. camera is connected to your computer. For instructions, see Chapters 4 and 5. Erasing the Currently Displayed Picture Make sure the LCD screen is set to Playback and the image you want to erase is displayed.

  • Page 47: Selecting Pictures To Erase

    Make sure the LCD screen is set to Playback , and follow NOTE these steps to erase pictures: If you try to erase a locked photo , you see a warning message. BACK Press the button to exit the Erase Image menu. See Press the SELECT button to display the LCD screen pages 3-9 to 3-11 for instructions on locking and unlocking menus.
  • Page 48 Press the button to choose Select Photo NOTE or Erase All . To cancel the selection of a photo, simply press the SELECT button again. If you chose Erase All , press the SELECT button. A message appears asking you to confirm that you When you have selected all the photos you want to erase, want to erase the photos.

  • Page 49: Locking Photos

    Locking Photos Press the button until the Lock mode is highlighted in orange, then press the SELECT button to enter the The lock feature allows you to keep your photos from being Lock mode. The following menu is displayed: accidentally erased. You can lock selected photos or all the photos in the camera.

  • Page 50: Unlocking Photos

    Unlocking Photos Press the SELECT button. A lock icon appears next After you have locked some of your pictures, you can unlock to the frame number. If you want to lock other photos, selected photos or all the photos in the camera. use the button to display them, then press the SELECT button to select them.
  • Page 51 Press the button until the Lock mode is highlighted Press the SELECT button. The lock icon disappears in orange, then press the SELECT button to enter the from the screen. If you want to unlock other photos at Lock mode. The following menu is displayed: the same time, use the button to display them, then press the SELECT button to select them.

  • Page 52: Playing Back Pictures On Tv

    Playing Back Pictures on TV Connect the yellow end of the cable to the video input port on the television or VCR: You can display your pictures on a regular television or VCR by using the video cable that came with your PhotoPC 600. You can videotape your pictures to share them without using a computer.

  • Page 53: Getting Photos Into Your Computer

    Transferring pictures with Image Expert your PhotoPC 600. Or, see page A-2 for information on Getting images into TWAIN applications ordering an AC adapter through EPSON. Getting images that you can import The camera’s auto shut-off feature takes place after...

  • Page 54: Connecting To A Windows Pc

    When you connect the camera, make sure your system is Line up the serial connector on the cable with one of the not exposed to sources of electromagnetic interference, serial ports on your computer, and insert the connector. such as stereo speakers or the base units of cordless Then tighten the screws.

  • Page 55: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Depending on the type of cable you have, line up either Connecting to a Macintosh the arrow or the flat side of the cable connector with the Make sure you have the long serial cable and short mark on the camera’s serial port. Then insert the Macintosh adapter that came with your camera.

  • Page 56: Transferring Photos With Image Expert

    Connect the long cable to the short Macintosh adapter Open the connector cover on the side of the camera, as cable, then tighten the screws. shown on page 4-2. With the arrow on the cable facing up, line up the cable Depending on the type of cable you have, line up either connector with the port on your Macintosh.
  • Page 57 If you’re using a Macintosh or a different version of NOTE Windows, skip to step 3. Although these instructions and the accompanying illustrations show Image Expert running under Windows 95, you can follow Click on any of the topics for an animated the same steps on a Macintosh, Windows 3.1, or Windows NT demonstration of what you can do with Image Expert system.
  • Page 58 Click View Pictures in the Camera. You see a You see a Select Album window like the following: window displaying “filmstrips” of your images. (If you see an error message instead, follow the instructions on Type here if you want to rename page 4-7.) your album.

  • Page 59: What To Do If You See An Error Message

    Image Expert will automatically create an album (folder) If you want to make room for more pictures in your for your pictures with the current date as its name. You camera, click Yes . Your pictures are displayed in an can type your own name for the album if you want, or album of thumbnails.
  • Page 60 Follow these steps to get your camera connected correctly: Select another port if necessary. In most cases, it is best to leave the Port setting at Auto because Image Expert Make sure the camera is turned on and has not shut off can detect the camera connection automatically.

  • Page 61: Getting Images Into Twain Applications

    Getting Images Into TWAIN The EPSON Photo!2 screen appears, with “thumbnail” images of your pictures, as shown below. (If you see a Applications Setup screen that says The Camera Is Not ® If you use Photoshop or other TWAIN-compliant Responding , see page 4-12.)

  • Page 62: Getting Images That You Can Import

    JPEG format, you have to convert the files one by one. Or, you can use the export feature of EPSON Photo!2 to automatically convert the files as you transfer them. 4-10 Getting Photos Into Your Computer...
  • Page 63 Bitmap (BMP) Click Save . Your pictures are transferred one by one. NOTE You cannot open exported photos in EPSON Photo!2. Use Image Expert to view and edit the exported images. Click Erase Photos if you want to remove the pictures...

  • Page 64: What To Do If The Camera Is Not Responding

    When you try to acquire pictures from the camera or start Select the Folder tab and click Browse to locate the EPSON Photo!2 application, you may see a screen like and display pictures you have downloaded. You can the following:...
  • Page 65 5. Select another port if necessary. In most cases, it is best to leave the Port setting at Auto because EPSON Photo!2 can detect the camera connection automatically. If you have a serial device connected to one port and an internal modem on the other, you can try COM3 or COM4.

  • Page 66: Getting Your Photos Into Documents

    Serve hot. This print sample was created using actual 1024x768 pixel images taken with the EPSON PhotoPC 600 XGA color digital camera. It was printed with the EPSON Stylus Color 600 printer at 1440 dpi on EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper.

  • Page 67: Importing Images Into Documents

    Open the document where you want to use the picture. NOTE Although most of the instructions and illustrations in this chapter Select the point where you want to place your picture. apply to Windows 95, you can follow the same steps on a Macintosh or a different version of Windows.

  • Page 68: Getting Images With Copy And Paste

    Locate and select the image you want to insert. In some NOTE applications you can see a preview of your picture. In some applications, you can add a frame around the picture if you want to move it around on the page or resize it. In other Click OK (or Insert , Import , or whatever command applications, you create a frame first, and then place the picture in your application uses) to insert your picture.

  • Page 69: Using Drag And Drop From An Album (Windows Only)

    Using Drag and Drop From an Album Or, from the Image Expert screen, click the button or select Open Album from Open Album (Windows only) the File menu. You see a dialog box like the following: Once you have transferred your pictures into albums, you can easily drag and drop them into documents or or other projects.

  • Page 70: Getting Images With The Camio Viewer (Windows 95)

    Open the document where you want to use the picture. Release the mouse button. The picture appears in your You should have both the Image Expert album and the project or document. document displayed on your screen, as shown: If you want to edit or modify the picture, just double-click on it to bring up the Image Expert menus and toolbar.
  • Page 71 First you need to connect the camera to your computer as presentation. (The image will be embedded in your described in Chapter 4. Then follow these steps: document, and will not be available as a separate file.) Double-click the camera icon on the right end of Copy all images from the Camera to the your Windows 95 Taskbar.

  • Page 72: To Drag And Drop A Picture Into A Document

    To Drag and Drop a Picture Into a Click the picture you want to use. Without releasing the mouse button, drag the picture to your document. Document When your pointer is over the location where you want Follow these steps if you chose View images in the the picture to appear, release the mouse button.

  • Page 73: To Transfer Images Before Placing Them

    To Transfer Images Before Placing Them Follow these steps if you chose Copy all images : Click OK to copy your pictures to an album named with the current date. Or, type a new name for the album and click OK . Your pictures are transferred one by one. They appear in a strip of thumbnail images, as shown on the previous page.

  • Page 74: Working With Photos And Albums

    Working With Photos and Albums ou can use Image Expert albums to organize your pictures and display or print them in various ways. On A ction Travel, Inc. Windows systems, you can also copy an album to diskette, 1357 World Drive, Torrance, CA 90509 Escape On An Affordable and use your own pictures as your screen saver or desktop Outdoor Adventure!

  • Page 75: Using Albums

    Using Albums Organizing Pictures in Albums Image Expert albums provide a convenient way to access and Although Image Expert initially sorts your pictures by date, view your pictures. you can easily drag and drop images between albums to organize them by subject matter or in any way you want. Click here to change a picture’s name.

  • Page 76: Viewing Picture Information

    Select the image or images you want to move or copy. Viewing Picture Information Hold down the Ctrl ( Option on Macintosh) or Shift You can display information about any image file and the key to select multiple images. camera settings that were used to capture it. Follow these steps: To copy images, click inside one of the selected images and hold down the mouse button.

  • Page 77: Printing An Image

    Click the Camera Settings tab to display information The Page Setup dialog box appears: like the following: Click if you want to reposition your photo. Click another image to view its information, or close the Properties box. Printing an Image You can print your picture enlarged or actual size, and add a Click to see how your page will look.

  • Page 78: Printing An Album

    Set any of the following options and click OK : Printing an Album You can print a contact sheet containing thumbnail images Click Fit to Page if you want to stretch your of all the pictures in your album, or you can set the number picture to fill the page.

  • Page 79: Additional Options For Windows

    Set any of the following options and click OK : Click the Print button or choose Print from the File menu to print out your picture. Choose Print Contact Sheet or Print Images . For a Contact Sheet, Image Expert prints your Additional Options for Windows pictures at thumbnail size and fits as many as If you’re using Windows, you can take advantage of the...

  • Page 80: Displaying Albums As Slide Shows

    Displaying Albums as Slide Shows If you want to change the appearance of your slide show, click the Options button. The Slide Show Options When you display an album as a slide show, you can have it dialog box appears: play automatically with various transition effects between images.

  • Page 81: Copying To Diskette

    To play the slide show only once, click If you only want to include some of your images, select to deselect it. the images you want to add. To select more than one Continuous Repeat image, hold down the Ctrl or Shift key. To hide the titles of your pictures, click Show Titles to deselect it.

  • Page 82: Using An Album As A Screen Saver

    If you want to copy the whole album click Selected to deselect it. Images Only close stop NOTE options play If your album is too large for one diskette, you can copy it to See page 6-7 for instructions on setting slide show multiple diskettes.

  • Page 83: Setting An Image As Wallpaper

    Click Yes . Windows will play a slide show of your album whenever your system is idle. NOTE The screen saver slide show doesn’t include controls. If you want to change the way your pictures are displayed, you have to use Click to remove the screen saver settings in your Control Panel.

  • Page 84: Sending Pictures By E-Mail

    Sending Pictures by E-mail You can send a picture directly from Image Expert if your Click to configure your Internet e-mail application complies with the MAPI (messaging service for Microsoft application programming interface) standard. For example, Exchange. you can use Inbox or Microsoft Exchange. You need to set up Microsoft Exchange to work with your Internet service.

  • Page 85: Editing Images

    Editing Images ou can edit your images to enhance their appearance, crop, rotate, and resize them, or create special effects. This chapter describes the following Image Expert features you can use to modify your images: W.C. FRUIT FARM W.C. FRUIT FARM Viewing and selecting Applying Quick Fix Please...

  • Page 86: Viewing And Selecting

    Viewing and Selecting Click the Zoom tool, and then click anywhere on your image to enlarge your view. Hold down the Ctrl key and When your image is displayed in an album, you can rotate it click to zoom out. or do a quick fix.

  • Page 87: Correcting

    If you don’t like the results, simply select Undo Quick Fix Click the tabs at the top of the screen to make these kinds of from the Edit menu. (If you Quick Fix an image displayed in corrections: an album, you can’t undo it.) Brightness and Contrast For adjusting the amount of light in your image and the Correcting...

  • Page 88: Cropping

    The preview window shows your image with the original Click and drag the mouse over the area you want to save. view on the left and the corrected image on the right. If you A dashed border indicates the area you selected. want to adjust the division between the original and edited image, click and drag the triangle below the image.

  • Page 89: Resizing And Changing Resolution

    Resizing and Changing Resolution Click the tab if you want to change the image size in pixels. You see a dialog box like the following: You can resize your image in two ways: changing the printed size, or changing the image size in pixels. You can also change the resolution or image quality.

  • Page 90: Rotating

    To make an image smaller, you can simply change its A rectangular outline of your image and an arrow physical size. The resolution automatically increases. appear, as shown: Rotating You can click the Rotate tool to quickly rotate a picture to the right.

  • Page 91: Flipping

    Flipping Click the tabs at the top of the screen to add these effects: You can reverse your image by selecting Flip Horizontal Ripples from the Image menu. This is useful for printing T-shirt For an underwater effect. You can create whirlpool transfers.

  • Page 92: Changing The Number Of Colors

    The preview window shows your image with the original Changing the Number of Colors view on the left and the distorted image on the right. If you To convert the color format of your image, select Number want to adjust the division between the original and filtered of Colors from the Image menu.

  • Page 93: Using Custom And Advanced Features

    NOTE You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo!2 to take from your computer. To further customize your camera’s pictures from your computer, adjust camera settings, and transfer operation, you can use the Camera Settings menus on the images.
  • Page 94 The AC Click to adapter should be available where you bought your PhotoPC 600, capture or you can order it from EPSON. See page A-1 for more the image you see. information.

  • Page 95: Using The Self Timer

    Click Continuous Update to activate the live preview When your shot is ready, click Take Picture . The feature. The image you see is updated every 8 to 10 image is captured and processed. seconds, depending on your connection speed. You may Click Close when you’re finished taking pictures from need to move the camera or your subject until you see your computer.

  • Page 96: Setting The Shutter Speed

    Taking Pictures with EPSON Photo!2 You can set up to a 99-second delay. You can use your EPSON Photo!2 application to take pictures from your computer, in the same way as Image Click Start/Stop to start the countdown and take the Expert.

  • Page 97: Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer

    Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer You can click the Mode , Flash , Self Timer , and You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo!2 to buttons on the screen to adjust these settings just Macro change the following camera settings: as you would by using the buttons on the camera.
  • Page 98 Start Image Expert an described on page 4-4. Enter new values in either of the Power Down Time boxes if you want to change the camera’s automatic Click the Camera Setup button to display the Camera shut-off period. Setup dialog box, as shown below: If you want to adjust your port settings, click the Camera Connection button.

  • Page 99: Changing Settings With Epson Photo!2

    Select another port if you want to change your connection. In most cases, it is best to leave the Port When you’re using your camera with EPSON Photo!2, you setting at Auto because EPSON Photo!2 can detect the can click the Setup tab to display the following dialog box: camera connection automatically.

  • Page 100: Customizing Settings With The Lcd Screen

    (If you set a power-down multi-frame photo format.) time in Image Expert, it overrides the auto shut-off time setting in EPSON Photo!2.) Follow these steps to access the Settings menu: Enter a new Camera ID if you want to change the Set the screen switch to View or Playback .

  • Page 101: Setting The Camera Clock

    Press the button until you see the Settings Setting the Camera Clock menu: Follow these steps to set the date (year, month, day) and the time (hour and minute). With the Settings menu selected, press the SELECT button. Icons for each setting appear on the screen, with the clock icon highlighted in orange: Follow the instructions below for the settings you want to change.

  • Page 102: Setting The Alert Beep

    Press the button to increase the number, or the Press the SELECT button to select ON or OFF . The button to decrease the number, until the item you current selection is highlighted. want to adjust is correct. Then press the BACK button Press the BACK button to save your setting and return to save the setting.

  • Page 103: Setting The Multi-Frame Shooting Time

    By uploading new programs into the camera, you can add camera takes to shoot nine frames in the multi-frame format. unique functions to your PhotoPC 600. The EPSON Stylus See page 2-12 for more information about this special format. Photo Direct Print Kit will allow you to print from the...

  • Page 104: Using Your Camera For Presentations

    The EPSON Photo File Uploader software allows you to graphics. The EPSON Photo File Uploader lets you transfer convert any image or presentation slide to the EPSON Photo images from your computer to your camera. Anything you file format and upload it to your camera or a CompactFlash can display on your computer screen can be captured, memory card in your computer’s PCMCIA drive.

  • Page 105: Uploading Existing Images From Your Windows Pc

    Before you start, make sure the camera is connected to your computer, and both the computer and the camera are turned on. Then follow these steps: Start the EPSON Photo File Uploader program. In Windows 95, click Start , and then point to Programs , PhotoPC 600 , EPSON Photo File Uploader .
  • Page 106 Click Start . EPSON Photo!2 opens and displays the images you selected. Depending on the number of images, you may have to wait a minute or so for EPSON Photo!2 to open. Using Your Camera for Presentations 9-3...

  • Page 107: Uploading Images From Your Macintosh

    Click Select All to select all the images, or select Double-click the EPSON Photo File Uploader icon. individual images by clicking the thumbnails in the The EPSON Photo File Uploader window opens: image selection window. Click Upload Photos . The Upload Photos dialog box appears.
  • Page 108 Click Upload . A window opens to show you the close the Select Files dialog box. The selected images progress of the file conversion. Then EPSON Photo!2 appear in the Selected Files List in the order they will opens and displays the images you selected.

  • Page 109: Converting Presentations

    Start the EPSON Photo File Uploader program as Set the drive and folder for saving screen captures. described on page 9-2. You see the EPSON Photo File Uploader window, as shown on page 9-2. From the Folder list, double-click the folder where you want to save the screen capture.
  • Page 110 If you need to create a new folder for the images, click Press the hot key combination you selected. the New Folder button. You can make as many screen captures as you’d like; Specify the key combination you want to use for screen simply open each file you want to capture and press your captures in the Hot Key setting box.

  • Page 111: Capturing Macintosh Screens

    When you are finished, close your application. on page 9-6. To upload your screen shots to the camera, click the EPSON Start your application and open the file to the image you Photo File Uploader window to make it active, then follow want to capture.

  • Page 112: Projecting Your Presentation

    Projecting Your Presentation You can display the uploaded images on a multimedia projector, television, or other video output device. Use the video cable that came with your PhotoPC 600. Follow these steps: Make sure your camera and video projector are turned off.

  • Page 113: Using Compactflash Memory Cards

    (4MB and up) to increase the storage capacity of available where you bought your PhotoPC 600 camera. your PhotoPC 600 camera. You can copy photos from your EPSON recommends ATA-compatible CompactFlash cards camera to the card (and vice versa). manufactured by SanDisk or Simple Technology. For information, call (800) 4-SIMPLE.

  • Page 114: Installing A Memory Card

    CompactFlash cards increase the camera’s picture storage capacity as shown in the table below. Each card adds the number of pictures shown to the number of pictures in the camera’s internal memory. Number of pictures (minimum capacity) Internal 12MB 16MB Image Quality Memory Card...

  • Page 115: Removing A Memory Card

    Removing a Memory Card CAUTION Make sure the camera and the LCD screen are turned off. Never remove the card while the camera is accessing it. Data in the card may be lost or damaged. Avoid using or storing the card Then follow these steps: in dusty places, in direct sunlight, or in places that become Slide the switch on the bottom of the camera to eject the...

  • Page 116: Using A Pcmcia Adapter

    Using a PCMCIA Adapter Transferring Photos Follow these steps to use an adapter: Once the adapter and card are installed in your computer’s PCMCIA slot, you can transfer photos by simply copying Insert the memory card all the way into the adapter, as them to your hard drive.
  • Page 117 With the memory card installed in the camera, follow these steps: Set the screen switch to Playback. If you haven’t used the memory card, you may see the following message: Press the button until Format Card is highlighted. Press the SELECT button. A message appears stating that all data on the card will be erased and asking you to This applies to the memory card only, and does not confirm the procedure.

  • Page 118: Getting Memory Information

    Getting Memory Information Press the button until Memory Info is highlighted in orange, then press the SELECT button. You see You can use the Photo Control menu to get information displayed like the following: information on the number of pictures taken and remaining in your camera’s internal memory and on an installed memory card.

  • Page 119: Copying To And From A Memory Card

    Copying to and From a Memory Card Press the button until Copy is highlighted in orange, then press the SELECT button to enter the When a memory card is installed in your camera, you can Copy mode. The following menu is displayed: copy photos between the camera’s internal memory and the memory card.
  • Page 120 NOTE To cancel the selection of a photo, simply press the SELECT button again. If you select more photos than the card or camera can hold, an error message appears. When you have selected all the photos you want to copy, press the BACK button.

  • Page 121: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting our PhotoPC 600 camera is easy to take care of, and Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger any problems you may have are easy to solve. This Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe the camera free of dust. chapter includes the following sections: Use a damp cloth for cleaning the battery charger.

  • Page 122: Storing The Camera

    If necessary, clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth. In areas of excessive dirt or dust If the LCD screen gets fingerprints or smudges on it, use Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or a soft, damp cloth to lightly wipe the screen. magnetic fields Solving Camera Problems Storing the Camera...
  • Page 123 You can’t take a picture with the camera. You can’t use the flash when you adjust the shutter speed manually with the camera connected to the The flash may be recharging. Wait until the status light computer. Set the shutter speed to automatic to use the turns green, and try again.
  • Page 124 Check the serial port settings in your Image Expert or Make sure the cable is connected correctly as described EPSON Photo!2 software. You may need to change the in Chapter 4. Port and Speed serial connection settings to Auto.
  • Page 125 Check the serial port settings in your Image Expert or Increase the memory allocation for your word processor EPSON Photo!2 software. You may need to change the or other application. (Select the application and choose Port and Speed serial connection settings to Auto.
  • Page 126 You can’t use this method to upload pictures to the PhotoPC 600. If you’re using a Simple Technology camera. You have to use the EPSON Photo File card, call the Technical Support Department at Uploader to convert and upload your images.

  • Page 127: Solving Picture Problems

    If you want to photograph a moving subject, you can An EPSON color ink jet printer, for example, provides change the shutter speed while the camera is connected excellent image quality.
  • Page 128 When you focus on a nearby object, your picture’s If you’re facing a bright light source, you may need to background may appear blurry. Try changing your shoot your picture from a different angle. focus. Use Image Expert to adjust the picture’s brightness as described on page 7-3.
  • Page 129 Your pictures don’t look as good as they used to. Your camera’s lens may be dirty or dusty. Try cleaning it by following the instructions on page 11-1. The area captured in the photo is different from what you saw in the viewfinder. Make sure you look straight through the viewfinder.

  • Page 130: A Optional Accessories

    To increase your camera’s picture storage capacity and add flexibility, you can use CompactFlash memory cards and The AC adapter and EPSON Stylus Photo Direct Print Kit PCMCIA adapters. EPSON recommends cards should be available where you bought your PhotoPC 600.

  • Page 131: Using The Ac Adapter

    Product code is finished processing. Turn the camera off before you PhotoPC 600 AC adapter B867038 connect or disconnect the AC adapter. Then follow these EPSON Stylus Photo Direct Print Kit A883191 steps: NiMH Battery Pak B818061 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera.

  • Page 132: Using A Tripod

    Using a Tripod You can use your PhotoPC 600 with any standard tripod. Follow these steps: Assemble and set up the tripod by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure the tripod is well-balanced on a flat surface. Find the opening for the tripod screw on the bottom of your camera.

  • Page 133: Camera

    Specifications Camera Power Sources 4 AA batteries (single-use alkaline or lithium or rechargeable NiCad or Physical Dimensions NiMH) Width 5.6 in (142.5 mm) Optional AC adapter (B867038) Height 2.75 in (69.8 mm) Battery Life At least 400 pictures can be taken before Depth 1.9 in (48.8 mm) the standard NiMH batteries need...

  • Page 134: Technical

    Technical Optional expansion CompactFlash cards from 4MB to 16MB Product type CCD (charged coupled device) memory (available from SanDisk and Simple still frame auto focus camera Technology) 1024 × 768 pixels (fine and super fine) Image size 640 × 480 pixels (standard and multi) Environmental 1024 ×...

  • Page 135: Photographic

    Photographic Viewfinder Optical, with centering crosshair and Lens f = 5 mm F2.8 (equivalent to a 36 mm edge border lens on a 35 mm camera) Focus Auto focus Range 20 inches (50 cm) to infinity Aperture F2.8, F5.6, F11 automatic change 8 inches to 20 inches (20 cm to 50 cm) (macro mode) Flash...

  • Page 136: Nimh Battery Charger

    NiMH Battery Charger Optional AC Adapter Physical Dimensions Physical Dimensions Width 3.0 inches (76 mm) Width 1.97 inches (50 mm) Height 4.41 inches (112 mm) Height 1.18 inches (30 mm) 1.85 inches (47 mm) including pins Depth 0.87 inches (22 mm) Depth 3.74 inches (95 mm) Weight...

  • Page 137: Index

    Index Batteries AC adapter, 3, 2-3, 4-1, A-1 to A-2, B-4 Accessories, 3, A-1 to A-2 charging, 1-4 to 1-6 Acquiring photos, TWAIN programs, 4-9 to 4-10 checking, 2-3 handling, 1-8 to 1-9 Adjusting camera settings, 2-6 to 2-9, 8-5 to 8-11 Albums installing, 1-6 to 1-7 copying to diskette, 6-8 to 6-9...
  • Page 138 Camera, see PhotoPC 600 camera Contrast, correcting, 7-3 to 7-4 Camio Viewer, 5-5 to 5-8 Copying pictures Caring for camera, 11-1 to 11-2 into documents, 5-3 CD-ROM, installing software, 1-10 to 1-12 to and from memory cards, 10-7 to 10-8 Charging batteries, 1-4 to 1-6 to diskette, 6-8 to 6-9 Cleaning camera, 11-1 to 11-2...
  • Page 139 BMP, 4-11 registration, 5 converting during transfer, 4-10 to 4-12 World Wide Web site, 4 JPEG, 4-10 to 4-11, 5-2 EPSON Photo File Uploader, 9-1 to 9-9 PCX, 4-11 EPSON Photo!2 PICT, 4-11 installing, 1-10 to 1-12 resizing, 7-5 to 7-6...
  • Page 140 Hand strap, attaching, 1-9 selection tools, 7-2 Handling batteries, 1-8 to 1-9 shutter speed, setting, 8-4 Help, EPSON, 4 to 5 slide shows, 6-7 to 6-8 special effects, 7-7 to 7-8 taking pictures from computer, 8-1 to 8-3 Image Expert...
  • Page 141 LCD screen copying to and from memory card, 10-7 to 10-8 Negative images, 7-7 customizing settings, 8-8 to 8-11 displaying memory information, 10-6 erasing pictures, 3-6 to 3-8 Option Menu, 3-3 formatting memory card, 10-4 to 10-5 locking and unlocking pictures, 3-9 to 3-11 menus, 3-2 Panorama, 2-11 problems, 11-3...
  • Page 142 PhotoPC 600 camera (continued) Pictures (continued) problems, 11-2 cropping, 7-4 problems, solving, 11-2 to 11-9 digital zoom, 2-10 to 2-11 settings, adjusting, 2-6 to 2-9, 8-5 to 8-11 downloading, 4-4 to 4-12, 5-5 to 5-8 specifications, B-1 to B-4 editing, 7-1 to 7-8 storing, 11-2 e-mailing, 6-11 time, setting, 1-13 to 1-14, 8-9...
  • Page 143 11-7 to 11-9 Slide shows, 3-5, 6-7 to 6-8 Projector, playing back pictures and presentations, 9-9 Snapping the shutter, 2-3 to 2-4 Software, installing, 1-10 to 1-12 see also Image Expert, EPSON Photo!2 Quick Fix, 7-2 to 7-3 Index 7...
  • Page 144 Specifications, B-1 to B-4 Storing camera, 11-2 Strap, attaching, 1-9 Unlocking pictures, 3-10 to 3-11 Support Unpacking the camera, 1-1 EPSON, 4 to 5 Uploading software, 5 pictures, 9-1 to 9-5 System requirements, 3 programs, 8-11 Taking pictures, 2-1 to 2-12...

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