Removing A Storage Card - Epson PhotoPC 550 Manual

4. Turn the camera on. The card icon and the number of
pictures you can store in the storage card appears on the
camera's display panel.
NOTE
When a storage card is installed, you may notice a delay between the
time you press the shutter button and when the camera beeps. To
avoid blurring, make sure you hold the camera still until it beeps.

Removing a Storage Card

Make sure the camera is turned off. Then open the cover to
the storage card slot and gently pull out the storage card.
When you are not using your SmartMedia card, always store it
in its case or inside the camera to avoid damaging it.
CAUTION
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 in dusty
places, in direct sunlight, or in places that become extremely hot or
humid.
Getting Images and Sound From a Card to
Your Computer
There are two ways you can transfer the pictures on a
SmartMedia card to your computer:
Use the serial port on your computer (this is the same
method as transferring pictures stored in the camera's
memory; see the User's Guide)
Use a PCMCIA adapter
A PCMCIA adapter allows you to access images stored on
SmartMedia cards directly from your computer.
Using a PCMCIA Adapter
To use the PCMCIA adapter, your computer must be
equipped with a PCMCIA slot. Refer to the instructions that
came with your adapter or follow these steps to use an adapter:
1. Insert the storage card all the way into the adapter:
storage card
icon
2. Insert the adapter into your computer's PCMCIA slot:
To remove the storage card from the adapter, press the eject
tab at the end of the card.
Formatting a Storage Card
Most SmartMedia cards are already formatted when you buy
them. If you are unable to add images to your SmartMedia
card, you may need to format the card. Follow these steps:
1. Install the storage card in the camera.
2. Hold down the
NOTE
If you are unable to format a Simple Technology card, contact the
Technical Support Department at (800) 4-SIMPLE.
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eject tab
button and then press the
ERASE
button for 2 seconds or until the pictures
S-Hi/Hi/S
remaining number changes.
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