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  • Page 2 Epson further warrants to the first end-user customer that the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery...
  • Page 3 While some countries’ laws permit limited copying in certain circumstances, those circumstances may 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 scanners.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Identifying Camera Parts Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Charging Batteries Installing Batteries Handling Batteries Attaching the Hand Strap Installing Your PhotoPC 600 Software Installing for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 Installing for Windows 3.1x or Windows NT 3.51 Installing on a Macintosh...
  • Page 5 Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups Using the Flash Taking Pictures With the Timer Setting Image Quality and Color Mode Fine Super Fine Monochrome Fine Monochrome Super Fine Standard Taking Special Format Pictures Digital Zoom Panorama Multi-frame Checking the Picture Counter Playing Back Photos Using the Playback Mode Playing Back Pictures One by One...
  • Page 6 Using Custom and Advanced Features Taking Pictures From Your Computer Using the Self Timer Setting the Shutter Speed Taking Pictures with EPSON Photo!2 Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer Changing Settings With Image Expert Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!2 Customizing Settings With the LCD Screen...
  • Page 7 10 Using CompactFlash Memory Cards Installing a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card Getting Images From a Card to Your Computer Using a PCMCIA Adapter Transferring Photos Formatting a Memory Card Getting Memory Information Copying to and From a Memory Card 11 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger...
  • Page 8 You can even upload pictures, text, and graphics into your camera, and play them back for presentations. PhotoPC 600 captures images in 24-bit color at XGA resolution (1024 768 pixels). Macro, zoom, panorama, and multi-frame modes give you the flexibility you need for professional results.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    PhotoPC 600 Features PhotoPC 600 is a complete system for capturing digital images, and includes the following features: Resolutions up to 1024 768 pixels 4MB internal flash memory that holds at least 16 high- resolution or 50 standard-resolution images 24-bit color or 8-bit grayscale image capture...

  • Page 10: Optional Accessories

    EPSON offers these accessories for the PhotoPC 600: AC adapter for use with any electrical outlet EPSON Stylus Photo Direct Print kit that allows you to print directly from the camera to the EPSON Stylus Photo printer (Check EPSON’s website for availability.)

  • Page 11: Macintosh Systems

    EPSON services: Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com. 4 Introduction Electronic support services (continued) ™ processor Service EPSON Internet FTP Site...

  • Page 12: Software Support

    Registration Please take a minute to fill out the registration card for the PhotoPC 600 digital camera and mail it back to us. This enables you to receive special information on accessories, new products, and software upgrades. You’ll get immediate attention if you have a problem with your PhotoPC 600.

  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your camera and battery charger. Also follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera, battery charger, and batteries. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the camera’s cover or open any of the compartments except as instructed in this User’s Guide.
  • Page 14 Do not store the camera near sources of bright light, direct sunlight, high humidity, heat, excessive dirt or dust, or where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields. To prevent possible eye injury, do not take flash pictures of faces at close range.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

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

  • Page 16: Identifying Camera Parts

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

  • Page 18: Using Rechargeable Nimh Batteries

    Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries To help lower the cost of ownership, your PhotoPC 600 comes with four rechargeable NiMH batteries and a charger. Before you install the batteries in your camera, you may need to charge them two or three times so they are fully charged.
  • Page 19 Follow these steps to charge your batteries: Lift up the cover of the charger and insert all four batteries, positioning the + and – ends as shown. Then close the cover firmly. Turn the charger over and flip the two prongs out of their compartment.

  • Page 20: Installing Batteries

    NOTE The charger lights flash to indicate changes in battery temperature and voltage. If the charger lights continue to flash for more than half an hour, the batteries may be damaged or worn out, and should be replaced. Unplug the charger if the batteries are not fully charged after two and a half hours.
  • Page 21 Push the battery cover lock down. While holding the lock, slide the battery cover to the left to open it. Insert all four batteries into the compartment, 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

    Read all safety and handling instructions before using batteries. Note the following when handling batteries: Use only the EPSON battery charger (Model EU-23) to charge the batteries that came with your camera. Pour usage avec le chargeur de piles modele EU-23.

  • Page 23: Attaching The Hand Strap

    When the camera is not used for long periods of time, remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature in a dry location. Store away from the reach of children. To avoid fire or electric shock, do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way.

  • Page 24: Installing Your Photopc 600 Software

    Sierra Image Expert EPSON Photo!2 TWAIN and standalone application EPSON Photo File Uploader EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader All programs will be installed in the PhotoPC 600 folder. 1-10 Getting Started Installing for Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 Follow these steps: Insert the CD-ROM in your drive.

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

    Making Software Installation Diskettes You can create Image Expert installation diskettes from the CD-ROM, following the instructions below. If you need the EPSON Photo!2 software and utilities on diskette, you can download the files from the EPSON website at www.epson.com...

  • Page 26: Setting The Language

    You can use either the Disk Copy 6.2 utility (you can download it from the Apple website if you don’t have it), or the DropImage program on the PhotoPC 600 CD-ROM. To use Disk Copy 6.2, double-click the file named Make Floppies and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 27: Setting The Date And Time

    You see a message asking you to select your language. Press the SELECT button. You see the Language Setting menu: Press the SELECT button until English is highlighted. Press the BACK button to save your selection. Slide the screen switch OFF . Setting the Date and Time Before you use the camera, you need to set its clock.
  • 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

    • Good condition • Low Mileage 999-555-5555 Jim Jackson’s Auto Sales 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 following information: Getting ready to take pictures...

  • Page 30: Getting Ready To Take Pictures

    Getting Ready to Take Pictures 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.

  • Page 31: Using The Display Panel

    See page 1-4 for battery use instructions. Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder flash mode You can capture an image with PhotoPC 600 as you would with any point-and-shoot camera: look through the macro mode viewfinder and snap the shutter. However, you can also use the LCD screen to preview your picture.
  • Page 32 Turn the camera on and wait until the status light turns green. status light viewfinder Look straight through the viewfinder and center your subject within the cross-hairs. Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus. The status light changes from green to orange. At this point, you can move your subject off-center if you want.

  • Page 33: Taking Pictures With The Lcd Screen

    Taking Pictures With the LCD Screen The LCD screen lets you see a live preview of what the camera’s lens sees at any moment. You can take accurate close-ups and special format pictures using the screen. NOTE The image area displayed in the screen is slightly smaller than the view that will be captured.

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

    Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups With the LCD screen, you can use the camera’s macro mode to take pictures as close as 8 inches (20 cm). Follow these steps: Turn the camera on and slide the screen switch to the position.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures With The Timer

    The camera beeps when the image is captured. The status light on the back of the camera flashes red as PhotoPC 600 processes the image. When the status light stops flashing and turns green, you can take another picture.

  • Page 36: Setting Image Quality And Color Mode

    Setting Image Quality and Color Mode PhotoPC 600 has several image quality (resolution) settings: three for color pictures and two for black and white pictures. Press the image quality button on top of the camera to cycle from one setting to the other. The image quality icons appear on the display panel as shown below.
  • 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 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:...

  • Page 39: Panorama

    You can increase the zoom magnification rate as follows: Press To increase the zoom rate to Once Twice Three times Four times Five times The zoom magnification rate appears in the upper right corner of the screen after you press the Press the button to decrease the zoom rate.

  • Page 40: Multi-Frame

    Multi-frame When you use this format, the shutter releases 9 times in rapid sequence, producing a single image composed of 9 stop-action mini pictures or frames. You can capture a complex motion, such as your golf swing, in a series of easy-to-see steps.

  • 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 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. Follow these steps: Slide the screen mode switch to Playback .

  • Page 43: Playing Back Pictures One By One

    (one at a time or groups of Playback Mode 9 images). See page 3-4 for instructions. (erase the currently displayed Erase Photo picture). See page 3-6 for instructions. (erase, lock, display memory Photo Control information, or work with flash memory cards). See pages 3-6 to 3-11 and Chapter 10 for instructions.

  • Page 44: Playing Back Multiple Pictures

    Playing Back Multiple Pictures You can play back your pictures in Multi mode to view small “thumbnail” versions of nine pictures at once. Make sure the screen switch is set to Playback , and follow these steps: Press the SELECT button to display the screen menus. Press twice to display the Playback Mode menu.

  • Page 45: Playing Your Pictures As A Slide Show

    To switch back to displaying one picture at a time, follow steps 2 through 4 again, but choose the Normal setting on the Playback Mode menu. Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show You can use the LCD screen to display your pictures automatically.

  • Page 46: Erasing Images

    Press the button until you see the Information menu. Press the SELECT button to turn information OFF . You can press it again to turn information back on. To save your setting, press the BACK button. You can also turn off information displayed in View mode. Set the screen switch to View and follow the steps above.

  • Page 47: Selecting Pictures To Erase

    NOTE If you try to erase a locked photo , you see a warning message. BACK Press the button to exit the Erase Image menu. See pages 3-9 to 3-11 for instructions on locking and unlocking images in the camera. Selecting Pictures to Erase You select pictures to erase using the Photo Control menu.
  • Page 48 Press the button to choose Select Photo or Erase All . If you chose Erase All , press the SELECT button. A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to erase the photos. Press the SELECT button to erase the photos; or press the BACK button to return to the Photo Control menu without erasing the photos.

  • Page 49: Locking Photos

    Locking Photos The lock feature allows you to keep your photos from being accidentally erased. You can lock selected photos or all the photos in the camera. Make sure the LCD screen is set to Playback , then follow these steps to lock pictures: Press the SELECT button to display the LCD screen menus.

  • Page 50: Unlocking Photos

    Press the SELECT button. A lock icon to the frame number. If you want to lock other photos, use the button to display them, then press the SELECT button to select them. NOTE To cancel the selection of a photo, press the button again.
  • Page 51 Press the button until the Lock mode is highlighted in orange, then press the SELECT button to enter the Lock mode. The following menu is displayed: Press the button to choose Select Photo or Unlock All . If you chose Unlock All , press the SELECT button.

  • Page 52: Playing Back Pictures On Tv

    Playing Back Pictures on TV 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. After you connect the camera, press the Record button on your VCR and set the camera’s LCD screen to...

  • Page 53: Getting Photos Into Your Computer

    See page A-1 for instructions. The AC adapter should be available where you bought your PhotoPC 600. Or, see page A-2 for information on ordering an AC adapter through EPSON. The camera’s auto shut-off feature takes place after 5 minutes of inactivity when the camera is connected to your computer.

  • Page 54: Connecting To A Windows Pc

    When you connect the camera, make sure your system is not exposed to sources of electromagnetic interference, such as stereo speakers or the base units of cordless telephones. Connecting to a Windows PC Make sure you have the serial cable that came with your camera.

  • Page 55: Connecting To A Macintosh

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

  • Page 56: Transferring Photos With Image Expert

    Macintosh Expert adapter PhotoPC 600 provides several different ways to transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer. The simplest method is to use the Image Expert software that came with your PhotoPC 600. This lets you view small thumbnail images of your pictures, and then quickly transfer them to an album (folder) on your hard disk drive.
  • Page 57 Macintosh, Windows 3.1, or Windows NT system. Start Image Expert. Under Windows 95, click Start , and then point to Programs , PhotoPC 600 , Image Expert If you’re using Windows 95, you see a Quick Tour screen like the following: If you’re using a Macintosh or a different version of...
  • Page 58 Click View Pictures in the Camera. You see a window displaying “filmstrips” of your images. (If you see an error message instead, follow the instructions on page 4-7.) Click to start transferring your photos. Click Get All to transfer all the images. You can also click an individual image to select it.

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

    Image Expert will automatically create an album (folder) for your pictures with the current date as its name. You can type your own name for the album if you want, or choose an existing album. Click Open (or OK on a Macintosh) to begin transferring your pictures.
  • Page 60 Follow these steps to get your camera connected correctly: Make sure the camera is turned on and has not shut off automatically. If it has, turn it off and then back on again by closing and opening the lens cover. Check the cable and make sure the connections are secure.

  • Page 61: Getting Images Into Twain Applications

    Choose Import , then Select TWAIN Source (or , then TWAIN Select Source ) from the File Acquire menu. Choose PhotoPC 600 as the TWAIN source. Choose Import , then TWAIN (or Acquire , then ) from the File menu. TWAIN Acquire The EPSON Photo!2 screen appears, with “thumbnail”...

  • 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 Click to transfer from your camera.

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

    You can now insert your pictures in documents and other projects. For instructions, see page 5-2. What To Do If the Camera Is Not Responding When you try to acquire pictures from the camera or start the EPSON Photo!2 application, you may see a screen like 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

    NOTE Your picture may display poor image quality after you import it. However, in most cases it will print correctly. Follow these steps to import a PhotoPC 600 picture into your document: Start your application. 5-2 Getting Your Photos Into Documents Open the document where you want to use the picture.

  • Page 68: Getting Images With Copy And Paste

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

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

    Using Drag and Drop From an Album (Windows only) Once you have transferred your pictures into albums, you can easily drag and drop them into documents or or other projects. NOTE Dragging and dropping an image into a document works only with OLE-2.0-compliant applications, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, or Lotus SmartSuite.

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

    Open the document where you want to use the picture. You should have both the Image Expert album and the document displayed on your screen, as shown: Click the image you want. While holding down the mouse button, drag the image to the location where you want it in your document.
  • Page 71 First you need to connect the camera to your computer as described in Chapter 4. Then follow these steps: Double-click the camera icon your Windows 95 Taskbar. You see the Camio Viewer Startup Options dialog box: Choose one of the following options: View images in the Camera Displays a filmstrip of your pictures.

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

    To Drag and Drop a Picture Into a Document Follow these steps if you chose View images in the Camera Click OK . Your pictures appear in a strip of thumbnail images: Open the application and document where you want to use the picture.

  • 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 A ction Travel, Inc. 1357 World Drive, Torrance, CA 90509 Escape On An Affordable Outdoor Adventure! Great Summer Weekend Specials National Park Sailing Excursion Expedition $250 All-Inclusive Package for Either Outing! Please Call Our Helpful Representatives for More Information 310-555-5555 ou can use Image Expert albums to organize your pictures and display or print them in various ways.

  • Page 75: Using Albums

    Using Albums Image Expert albums provide a convenient way to access and view your pictures. Here are some of the things you can do with albums: Use the Edit menu to rename or delete an album. Add or remove pictures by moving them to or from another album.

  • Page 76: Viewing Picture Information

    Click the picture to select it or open the image by double-clicking it. Click the Properties button or select Properties from the Image menu. You see information like the following: All PhotoPC 600 images are captured as 24-bit JPEG files, including monochrome images. Working With Photos and Albums 6-3...

  • Page 77: Printing An Image

    Click the Camera Settings tab to display information like the following: 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 title or footer to the page. Follow these steps: Open the image you want to print.

  • Page 78: Printing An Album

    Set any of the following options and click OK : Click Fit to Page if you want to stretch your picture to fill the page. Your image may lose detail if you make it too large. Type in a title for the top of the page. Click the button to change the font properties.

  • Page 79: Additional Options For Windows

    Set any of the following options and click OK : Choose Print Contact Sheet or Print Images . For a Contact Sheet, Image Expert prints your pictures at thumbnail size and fits as many as possible on the page. If you choose Print Images, you can set the number of images you want printed on each page.

  • Page 80: Displaying Albums As Slide Shows

    Displaying Albums as Slide Shows When you display an album as a slide show, you can have it play automatically with various transition effects between images. Follow these steps: Open your album. Click the Slide Show button from the View menu. Slide Show The first image appears on your screen with the slide show controls, as shown:...

  • Page 81: Copying To Diskette

    To play the slide show only once, click to deselect it. Continuous Repeat To hide the titles of your pictures, click Show Titles to deselect it. To turn off the fades and dissolves that play between pictures, click Show Transition Effects 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 NOTE If your album is too large for one diskette, you can copy it to multiple diskettes. When you copy the files to another computer, the album will be in one piece again. You can also ™...

  • 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 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 e-mail application complies with the MAPI (messaging application programming interface) standard. For example, you can use Inbox or Microsoft Exchange. You need to set up Microsoft Exchange to work with your Internet service. NOTE If you can’t e-mail pictures directly from Image Expert, you can always send an e-mail message as you do normally and attach...

  • Page 85: Editing Images

    Editing Images W.C. FRUIT FARM W.C. FRUIT FARM 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: Viewing and selecting Applying Quick Fix Please...

  • Page 86: Viewing And Selecting

    Viewing and Selecting When your image is displayed in an album, you can rotate it or do a quick fix. However, to use any other editing features, you need to open the image by double-clicking it or selecting Open Image from the File menu.

  • Page 87: Correcting

    If you don’t like the results, simply select Undo Quick Fix from the Edit menu. (If you Quick Fix an image displayed in an album, you can’t undo it.) Correcting To fine-tune an image, click the Corrections tool choose Corrections from the Image menu. You see a dialog box like the following: Click and drag to adjust the division between the original...

  • Page 88: Cropping

    The preview window shows your image with the original view on the left and the corrected image on the right. If you want to adjust the division between the original and edited image, click and drag the triangle below the image. You can also zoom in on your image to see more detail.

  • Page 89: Resizing And Changing Resolution

    NOTE Fine and super fine images from your PhotoPC 600 have a resolution of 240 pixels per inch; standard quality images have a resolution of 144 pixels per inch. Click the tab if you want to change the image size in pixels.

  • Page 90: Rotating

    To make an image smaller, you can simply change its physical size. The resolution automatically increases. Rotating You can click the Rotate tool to quickly rotate a picture to the right. (If you rotate an image displayed in an album, you can’t undo it.) For more options, select Rotate from the Image menu.

  • Page 91: Flipping

    Flipping You can reverse your image by selecting Flip Horizontal from the Image menu. This is useful for printing T-shirt transfers. Select Flip Vertical to turn your image upside down. Applying Special Effects To transform or distort your images in interesting ways, choose Effects from the Image menu.

  • Page 92: Changing The Number Of Colors

    The preview window shows your image with the original view on the left and the distorted image on the right. If you want to adjust the division between the original and filtered image, click and drag the triangle below the image. You can also zoom in on your image to see more detail.

  • Page 93: Using Custom And Advanced Features

    Customizing settings with the LCD screen Uploading programs into the camera NOTE You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo!2 to take pictures from your computer, adjust camera settings, and transfer images. PhotoPC 600 allows you to choose the application that best meets your needs and preferences.
  • Page 94 The AC adapter should be available where you bought your PhotoPC 600, or you can order it from EPSON. See page A-1 for more information. Follow these steps to take pictures from your computer: Connect the camera to your computer as described in Chapter 4.

  • Page 95: Using The Self Timer

    Click Continuous Update to activate the live preview feature. The image you see is updated every 8 to 10 seconds, depending on your connection speed. You may need to move the camera or your subject until you see the image you want to capture. The colors in your live preview image may appear pale and washed-out.

  • Page 96: Setting The Shutter Speed

    2 seconds and the shutter is released. The camera beeps and processes your picture. Setting the Shutter Speed Most of the time, PhotoPC 600 adjusts the shutter speed automatically. However, when you take pictures from your computer, you can adjust the speed manually. This lets you use special lighting effects and even take “stop-action”...

  • Page 97: Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer

    You can set the timer from 30 seconds to 5 minutes. Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo!2 to change the following camera settings: Time Date Power down time (Auto Shutoff)
  • Page 98 Start Image Expert an described on page 4-4. Click the Camera Setup button to display the Camera Setup dialog box, as shown below: Enter a new Camera ID if you want to change the default. This might be useful if you have more than one camera and you want to be able to have its ID recorded in your picture data.

  • Page 99: Changing Settings With Epson Photo!2

    Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!2 When you’re using your camera with EPSON Photo!2, you can click the Setup tab to display the following dialog box: You can change the Computer Connection settings as described on the right and then click the Test Connection button.

  • Page 100: Customizing Settings With The Lcd Screen

    (If you set a power-down time in Image Expert, it overrides the auto shut-off time setting in EPSON Photo!2.) Enter a new Camera ID if you want to change the default. This might be useful if you have more than one camera and you want to be able to have its ID recorded in your picture data.

  • Page 101: Setting The Camera Clock

    Press the button until you see the Settings menu: Follow the instructions below for the settings you want to change. When you’re finished adjusting settings, press the BACK button to return to normal playback or view mode. Setting the Camera Clock Follow these steps to set the date (year, month, day) and the time (hour and minute).

  • Page 102: Setting The Alert Beep

    Press the button to increase the number, or the button to decrease the number, until the item you want to adjust is correct. Then press the BACK button to save the setting. The item turns orange. Repeat steps 3 to 5 until the date and time are correctly adjusted and saved.

  • Page 103: Setting The Multi-Frame Shooting Time

    Uploading Programs into the Camera By uploading new programs into the camera, you can add unique functions to your PhotoPC 600. The EPSON Stylus Photo Direct Print Kit will allow you to print from the camera to the EPSON Stylus Photo printer, without a computer.

  • Page 104: Using Your Camera For Presentations

    Uploading Images to the Camera The EPSON Photo File Uploader software allows you to convert any image or presentation slide to the EPSON Photo file format and upload it to your camera or a CompactFlash 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 Browse button. sort 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. size of previewed image in pixels...

  • Page 107: Uploading Images From Your Macintosh

    Make sure the camera is connected to the computer, and that both the computer and the camera are turned on. 9-4 Using Your Camera for Presentations Double-click the EPSON Photo File Uploader icon. The EPSON Photo File Uploader window opens: Check here for helpful information.
  • Page 108 Browse button. Click Upload . A window opens to show you the progress of the file conversion. Then EPSON Photo!2 opens and displays the images you selected. Click Select All to select all the images, or select individual images by clicking the thumbnails in the image selection window.

  • Page 109: Converting Presentations

    Then follow these steps: Start the EPSON Photo File Uploader program as described on page 9-2. You see the EPSON Photo File Uploader window, as shown on page 9-2. 9-6 Using Your Camera for Presentations Click the Screen Capture tab.
  • Page 110 If you need to create a new folder for the images, click the New Folder button. Specify the key combination you want to use for screen captures in the Hot Key setting box. Click the ALT , CTRL , or SHIFT checkbox, then select a key from the hot key list.

  • Page 111: Capturing Macintosh Screens

    When you are finished, close your application. To upload your screen shots to the camera, click the EPSON Photo File Uploader window to make it active, then follow the uploading instructions starting with step 3 on page 9-4.

  • 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

    ATA-compatible CompactFlash memory cards (4MB and up) to increase the storage capacity of your PhotoPC 600 camera. You can copy photos from your camera to the card (and vice versa). It’s easy to install and remove memory cards from your camera.

  • 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 Image Quality Memory Card Standard...

  • Page 115: Removing A Memory Card

    Removing a Memory Card Make sure the camera and the LCD screen are turned off. Then follow these steps: Slide the switch on the bottom of the camera to eject the memory card. Remove the card by hand. CAUTION Never remove the card while the camera is accessing it. Data in the card may be lost or damaged.

  • Page 116: Using A Pcmcia Adapter

    Using a PCMCIA Adapter Follow these steps to use an adapter: Insert the memory card all the way into the adapter, as shown below: Insert the adapter into your computer’s Type II PCMCIA slot: 10-4 Using CompactFlash Memory Cards Transferring Photos Once the adapter and card are installed in your computer’s PCMCIA slot, you can transfer photos by simply copying 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: This applies to the memory card only, and does not indicate whether you have photos in the camera’s internal memory.

  • Page 118: Getting Memory Information

    Getting Memory Information You can use the Photo Control menu to get information on the number of pictures taken and remaining in your camera’s internal memory and on an installed memory card. Make sure the screen switch is set to Playback and follow these steps: Press the SELECT button to display the LCD screen...

  • Page 119: Copying To And From A Memory Card

    Copying to and From a Memory Card When a memory card is installed in your camera, you can copy photos between the camera’s internal memory and the memory card. Before you start, make sure the screen switch is set to Playback . You might find it easier to select images if you set the playback mode to Multi .
  • 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 any problems you may have are easy to solve. This chapter includes the following sections: Caring for the camera and battery charger Solving camera problems Solving picture problems...

  • Page 122: Using The Ac Adapter

    If necessary, clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth. If the LCD screen gets fingerprints or smudges on it, use a soft, damp cloth to lightly wipe the screen. Storing the Camera Keep the lens covered (power turned off) and store the camera in a carrying case or bag when you’re not using it.
  • Page 123 You can’t take a picture with the camera. The flash may be recharging. Wait until the status light turns green, and try again. The camera may be full. Check the picture counter on the display panel. Erase some pictures (see Chapter 3), or transfer the pictures to your computer and then erase them (see Chapter 4).
  • Page 124 Make sure you don’t have both Image Expert and EPSON Photo!2 open at the same time. You get an error message when you’re using your PhotoPC 600 software with the camera connected to your computer. Make sure the cable is connected correctly as described in Chapter 4.
  • Page 125 Check the serial port settings in your Image Expert or EPSON Photo!2 software. You may need to change the Port and Speed serial connection settings to Auto. Avoid opening or working with other software applications while the camera and computer are communicating.
  • Page 126 You are unable to format or use a CompactFlash memory card with your camera. Make sure you’re using an ATA-compatible CompactFlash card. Other cards may not work with PhotoPC 600. If you’re using a Simple Technology card, call the Technical Support Department at (800) 4-SIMPLE. 11-6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Your notebook computer can’t access a memory card.

  • Page 127: Solving Picture Problems

    Solving Picture Problems If you’re not satisfied with some of the pictures you get from the PhotoPC 600, you may need to adjust some of the camera settings. Read the suggestions below. Your pictures display poor image quality on the screen or when you print them out.
  • Page 128 When you focus on a nearby object, your picture’s background may appear blurry. Try changing your focus. Your picture is too dark (underexposed). You may need to use the flash. Make sure the setting is not flash off. If you’re using the flash, make sure your subject is within the range of 8 inches to 8 feet.
  • 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

    Optional Accessories ou can use the PhotoPC 600 with a variety of options. To save battery power, you can use the AC adapter. For portraits or other studio photographs, you can attach a tripod to your camera. You can also get replacement NiMH batteries or a replacement NiMH Power Pak.

  • Page 131: Using The Ac Adapter

    WARNING Use only the adapter designed for the PhotoPC 600. Using any other adapter may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury. Do not alter the plug on the power cable, and do not use the adapter for any other purpose than powering your PhotoPC 600.

  • 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 Physical Dimensions Width 5.6 in (142.5 mm) Height 2.75 in (69.8 mm) Depth 1.9 in (48.8 mm) Weight 0.5 lb (under 250 g), without batteries Safety Specifications FCC approval code BKMFBG660A Power Sources 4 AA batteries (single-use alkaline or lithium or rechargeable NiCad or NiMH) Optional AC adapter (B867038)

  • Page 134: Technical

    Technical Product type CCD (charged coupled device) still frame auto focus camera Image size 1024 768 pixels (fine and super fine) 480 pixels (standard and multi) 1024 384 pixels (panoramic) 144 standard and multi 240 all other settings Bit depth 16 million colors, 24-bit Lens 5-element aspherical glass lens...

  • Page 135: Photographic

    Photographic Lens f = 5 mm F2.8 (equivalent to a 36 mm lens on a 35 mm camera) Range 20 inches (50 cm) to infinity 8 inches to 20 inches (20 cm to 50 cm) (macro mode) LCD screen 2-inch active matrix TFT color LCD (110,000 pixels) Sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100...

  • Page 136: Nimh Battery Charger

    NiMH Battery Charger Physical Dimensions Width 3.0 inches (76 mm) Height 4.41 inches (112 mm) Depth 0.87 inches (22 mm) Weight Approximately .24 lb (110 g) Technical Input 120V AC, 60 Hz Output DC 1.2V/650mA Charging time Approximately 160 minutes Power consumption Approximately 8W Charging 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C)

  • Page 137: Index

    Index AC adapter, 3, 2-3, 4-1, A-1 to A-2, B-4 Accessories, 3, A-1 to A-2 Acquiring photos, TWAIN programs, 4-9 to 4-10 Adjusting camera settings, 2-6 to 2-9, 8-5 to 8-11 Albums copying to diskette, 6-8 to 6-9 displaying as slide show, 6-7 to 6-8 dragging pictures from, 5-4 to 5-5 making screen saver, 6-9 to 6-10 organizing pictures, 6-2 to 6-3...
  • Page 138 Camera, see PhotoPC 600 camera Camio Viewer, 5-5 to 5-8 Caring for camera, 11-1 to 11-2 CD-ROM, installing software, 1-10 to 1-12 Charging batteries, 1-4 to 1-6 Cleaning camera, 11-1 to 11-2 Clock, setting, 1-13 to 1-14, 8-9 to 8-10...
  • Page 139 EPSON Electronic support services, 4 to 5 help, 4 to 5 registration, 5 World Wide Web site, 4 EPSON Photo File Uploader, 9-1 to 9-9 EPSON Photo!2 installing, 1-10 to 1-12 support, 5 using, 4-10 to 4-13 EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader, 8-11...
  • Page 140 Hand strap, attaching, 1-9 Handling batteries, 1-8 to 1-9 Help, EPSON, 4 to 5 Image Expert albums, 5-4 to 5-5, 6-2 to 6-9 camera settings, changing, 8-5 to 8-6 Camio Viewer, 5-5 to 5-8 color correcting, 7-3 to 7-4 color depth, changing, 7-8...
  • Page 141 PCX files, 4-11 Photo Control menu, 3-3, 3-7 to 3-11, 10-5 Photo File Uploader, 9-1 to 9-9 Photographic specifications, B-3 PhotoPC 600 camera AC adapter, using with, 2-3, A-2 auto shut-off, 2-2, 8-2, 8-6, 8-8 cleaning, 11-1 to 11-2 connecting to Macintosh, 4-1 to 4-4...
  • Page 142 PhotoPC 600 camera (continued) problems, 11-2 problems, solving, 11-2 to 11-9 settings, adjusting, 2-6 to 2-9, 8-5 to 8-11 specifications, B-1 to B-4 storing, 11-2 time, setting, 1-13 to 1-14, 8-9 timer, 2-7 tripod, attaching to, A-3 turning on and off, 2-2...
  • Page 143 Shut-off, automatic, 2-2, 8-2, 8-6, 8-8 Shutter, snapping, 2-3 to 2-4 Simple Technology, 10-5 Slide Show menu, 3-3 Slide shows, 3-5, 6-7 to 6-8 Snapping the shutter, 2-3 to 2-4 Software, installing, 1-10 to 1-12 see also Image Expert, EPSON Photo!2 Index 7...
  • Page 144 SoundAdvice, 4 Special effects, 7-7 to 7-8 Specifications, B-1 to B-4 Storing camera, 11-2 Strap, attaching, 1-9 Support EPSON, 4 to 5 software, 5 System requirements, 3 Taking pictures, 2-1 to 2-12 close-up, 2-6 using the flash, 2-6 to 2-7...

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