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Epson PhotoPC 800 User Manual

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  • Page 2 User’s Guide...
  • 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

    Contents Introduction PhotoPC 800 Features Optional Accessories Minimum System Requirements Windows Systems Macintosh Systems Where To Get Help Software Support Software Licensing Registration Safety Instructions Getting Started Unpacking Your PhotoPC 800 Identifying Camera Parts Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Charging Batteries Installing Batteries Battery Options Attaching the Wrist Strap...
  • Page 5 Using the Camera Buttons to Change Settings Setting Image Quality Standard Fine Super Fine HyPict Using the Flash Auto Forced Flash Flash Off Slow Synchronized Flash Taking Pictures With the Timer Making Advanced Adjustments Adjusting the Sensitivity Setting Adjusting the White Balance Setting Adjusting the Exposure Setting Using the LCD Menus to Change Settings Choosing the User Mode...
  • Page 6 Playing Back Photos Playing Back Pictures One by One Playing Back Multiple Pictures Deleting Pictures Deleting the Currently Displayed Picture Deleting All Pictures Deleting Selected Pictures Locking Pictures Unlocking Pictures Adding Audio Recordings Deleting Audio Recordings Magnifying a Picture Viewing Picture Information Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show Excluding Pictures From a Slide Show Rotating Pictures in a Slide Show...
  • Page 7 10 Operating the Camera From Your Computer Taking Pictures From Your Computer With Image Expert Using the Self Timer 8-10 Taking Pictures With EPSON Photo!3 8-10 Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer 10-5 8-11 Changing Settings With Image Expert 8-12...
  • Page 8 Printing Printing Single and Multiple Images Producing Your Printout Printing a Card Printing Album Images Printing Stickers Printing an Index of Your Images Removing the Direct Print Program Reinstalling the Direct Print Program Reading Error and Status Messages 13 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger Storing the Camera...
  • Page 9 Introduction our new EPSON PhotoPC 800 is a high resolution, two megapixel, USB and serial digital camera small enough to fit in your pocket, purse, or briefcase. It includes three different user modes with three levels of control: fully automatic point-and-shoot for the beginner photographer, and increasing levels of control for intermediate and expert photographers.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    1.8-inch, active matrix TFT color LCD screen that supports instant preview, playback, delete, and power save mode Capability to print directly to several EPSON ink jet printers—without using a computer Video output for playing your pictures back on a TV,...
  • Page 11 EPSON Photo File Uploader for converting presentation slides into image files and uploading them to your camera EPSON Photo Program Uploader for installing the Direct Print program on your camera (Direct Print lets you print directly from the camera to a number of...

  • Page 12: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories EPSON offers these accessories for the PhotoPC 800: Universal AC adapter (B867062) for use with any standard (100 to 240 V) electrical outlet Additional or replacement NiMH rechargeable batteries (B818061) Additional or replacement universal NiMH Power Pak, which includes batteries and charger (B818172) EPSON Image Authentication System (PPC8–IAS)

  • Page 13: Macintosh Systems

    Macintosh Systems One of the following systems: Macintosh PowerPC ™ with System Software Version 7.5 or later Power Macintosh ® G3 with System Software Version 8.51 or later ™ iMac computer with System Software Version 8.1 with iMac Update 1.0 At least 32MB RAM At least 30MB free hard disk space CD-ROM drive...

  • Page 14: Where To Get Help

    The following tables list the contact information: Electronic support services Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home Page at http://www.epson.com. EPSON Internet FTP Site If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web browser (or other software for FTP downloading) to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name...

  • Page 15: Software Support

    EPSON Photo!3 Program Uploader, and the Direct Print software. Software Licensing You can install EPSON Photo!3, the EPSON Photo File Uploader, and the EPSON Photo!3 Program Uploader on multiple computer systems. If you want to install Image Expert on multiple computer systems, please contact Sierra Imaging at (800) 501-8902 regarding the licensing fee.

  • Page 16: 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 17 Do not use the camera outdoors during adverse weather conditions. 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 18 10 Introduction...

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    14 . Getting Started efore you can start using your PhotoPC 800, you need to charge the batteries. You should also be familiar with all the camera components. This chapter describes the following: Unpacking your PhotoPC 800 Identifying camera parts Using rechargeable NiMH batteries Attaching the wrist strap Using the CompactFlash memory card...

  • Page 20: Identifying Camera Parts

    Identifying Camera Parts shutter button camera dial lens cover switch lens front view 1-2 Getting Started tripod flash socket timer light viewfinder video out connector interface AC adapter connector connector memory battery battery card cover cover cover lock bottom view memory card cover lock...
  • Page 21 camera status light status display panel viewfinder and photo capture light microphone screen MENU W.B. button button button back view image quality button hand strap holder flash button self timer button top button (unlabeled) top view + button button bottom button (unlabeled) shutter button...

  • Page 22: Using Rechargeable Nimh Batteries

    1-4 Getting Started 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 23 Connect the battery charger to the battery charger power cord, as shown below. charger light Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. The charger light turns red, indicating that the charger is working. When the batteries are charged, after about two and a half hours, the light goes off.

  • Page 24: Installing Batteries

    NOTE To keep the charger terminals clean, unplug the charger and wipe the terminals with a dry cloth. Make sure you charge the batteries before you use them. If you find that your batteries run out faster after you recharge them a few times, make sure you discharge them completely before recharging.
  • Page 25 Insert two batteries into the compartment, positioning the + and ends as shown below. Lower the battery cover and slide it in, as shown below. When the battery power is almost out, a low battery icon appears on the camera’s display panel. Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.

  • Page 26: Battery Options

    Read all safety and handling instructions before using batteries. Note the following when handling batteries: Use only the EPSON battery charger (Model EU-38) to charge the batteries that came with your camera. Use the batteries that came with your camera only in EPSON digital cameras.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Wrist Strap

    To avoid fire or electric shock, do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way. If battery acid gets in your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse the area with water and seek medical treatment. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately.

  • Page 28: Installing Your Memory Card

    Installing Your Memory Card Your camera comes with an 8MB CompactFlash memory card that you need to install before you take any photos. Since there is no internal camera memory for storage, this card will store your photographs until you transfer them to your computer.

  • Page 29: Setting The Date And Time

    Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot. Make sure the front of the card is facing the front of the camera, and the arrow on the card’s label is pointing down. front of camera Close the memory card cover. Next, you need to set the camera’s date and time in preparation for formatting the memory card.

  • Page 30: Formatting Your Memory Card

    Follow these steps to set the date and time: Push the camera dial lock in and turn the camera dial You see the clock setting screen with the month highlighted in red. Press the button (next to the up and down arrows) to increase or decrease the number, until the month is correct.

  • Page 31: Removing Your Memory Card

    Press the top button (next to MEMORY CARD FORMAT ) to format the card. You see a message warning you that all data on the card will be deleted if you format it. Press the button next to Yes to format the card, or the button next to No to cancel.

  • Page 32: Installing Your Photopc 800 Software

    The PhotoPC 800 CD-ROM has these applications for your Windows or Macintosh computer: Sierra Imaging Image Expert EPSON Photo!3 TWAIN and standalone application, and EPSON Photo!3 Program Uploader EPSON Photo File Uploader Follow the steps in the appropriate section below to install the software on your computer.
  • Page 33 Follow the instructions on the screen to install Image Expert. When installation is complete, you return to the Setup screen. Click the button labeled Install EPSON Photo!3 and Program Uploader and follow the instructions on the screen. When you return to the Setup screen, click the Install EPSON Photo File Uploader button.

  • Page 34: Installing On A Macintosh

    EPSON Photo File Uploader folder to the EPSON Photo!3 Ver. 1 folder on your hard drive. NOTE To create the preferences for the EPSON Photo File EPSON Photo!3 Uploader, start, then close the on your hard drive. You need these preferences to run Photo File Uploader.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures aking pictures with the PhotoPC 800 is similar to using a traditional “point and shoot” auto focus camera. This chapter gives you all the basic information you need to start taking pictures, including the following: Using the camera dial Reading the status display panel Taking pictures with the viewfinder Taking pictures with the LCD screen...

  • Page 36: Reading The Status Display Panel

    See Chapter 5 for details. Use this setting to print directly from your camera to an EPSON ink jet printer. See Chapter 12. Use this setting to set up or view information about your camera on the Setup screen. See Chapter 4 for information.

  • Page 37: Checking The Picture Counter

    You need to recharge or replace the batteries or use the optional universal AC adapter when you see the low battery icon. Although you may be able to use the camera with low batteries, it needs full battery power to operate reliably. Several factors can affect battery life, including the surrounding temperature and the type of batteries you use.

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures With The Viewfinder

    When you turn the camera’s dial to is displayed. No other information appears in the status display panel. When you make a voice recording, rEc appears in this space. When you take photos using the interval shooting feature, Int appears in the display panel.
  • Page 39 Follow these steps: Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from your subject. (If you want to get closer, use macro mode as described on page 4-7.) Slide the lens cover switch to open the lens cover. Then turn the camera dial to and wait until the status light turns green.

  • Page 40: Taking Pictures With The Lcd Screen

    While holding down the shutter button, you can reframe your picture and move your subject off-center if you want. The photo capture status light stops flashing when the lens locks in focus. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.
  • Page 41 NOTE Before you begin to take pictures, you can use the LCD menus to turn recording on and make many other adjustments to your camera. See Chapter 4 for details. Follow these steps: Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from your subject.
  • Page 42 NOTE If you’re using batteries, the camera shuts off automatically after a designated period of inactivity. (The default is 10 seconds. See page 4-26 for instructions on setting the power off interval.) If the image on your LCD screen disappears, press the shutter button to “wake” the camera. Using the preview image to guide you, make any final changes to the settings on the View menu.
  • Page 43 Hold the camera still until it beeps. Then release the shutter button. (You may notice a brief delay between the time you press the shutter button and when the camera beeps. To avoid blurring your images, make sure you hold the camera still until it beeps.) After a few seconds, you see a confirmation screen.
  • Page 44 2-10 Taking Pictures...

  • Page 45: Using The Camera Buttons To Change Settings

    Using the Camera Buttons to Change Settings ou use the camera’s buttons to set the flash, enable the timer, and set image quality. You can also make quick adjustments to other basic settings, which gives you greater control of your images when you’re taking pictures with the viewfinder.

  • Page 46: Standard

    The image quality icons appear on the status display panel as described below. Standard Produces color or black and white images at 640 pixels. The CompactFlash card holds approximately 118 standard image quality pictures without audio recordings, but the image size is smaller and includes less detail when enlarged.

  • Page 47: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The camera’s built-in flash is effective within a range of 1.6 to 11.2 feet (0.5 to 3.4 m), or 6 inches to 1.6 feet (15 to 50 cm) when using the macro feature. Press the flash button to cycle through the four flash settings.

  • Page 48: Taking Pictures With The Timer

    TIPS When you’re using the flash off setting, hold the camera steady or use a tripod to avoid capturing blurry images. When you’re taking pictures outdoors, make sure the sun is at your back. In very bright light (at the beach or in snow, for example), your pictures may come out too light.

  • Page 49: Making Advanced Adjustments

    Press the shutter button. The timer icon and the red timer light on the front of the camera flash slowly for eight seconds. Then they flash rapidly for two seconds before the shutter is released. The camera beeps when the image is captured. The status light on the back of the camera flashes green as the PhotoPC 800 processes the image(s).

  • Page 50: Adjusting The White Balance Setting

    Press the ISO button on the back of the camera to cycle through the three sensitivity settings. ISO button The arrow icons in the upper left corner of the status display panel indicate the sensitivity setting: The standard setting is equivalent to ISO 100. This is the recommended setting for most photos.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Exposure Setting

    The setting, which appears in the status display panel next to the W.B. mark, remains in effect while you take pictures. white balance setting The PhotoPC 800 includes the following white balance settings: Adjusts the white balance of your photos AUTO automatically.
  • Page 52 The setting appears in the status display panel next to the / mark and remains in effect while you take pictures. exposure setting 3-8 Using the Camera Buttons to Change Settings...

  • Page 53: Using The Lcd Menus To Change Settings

    Using the LCD Menus to Change Settings FOR SALE FOR SALE • 1995 Mitsubishi Montero • Good condition • Low Mileage 999-555-5555 Jim Jackson’s Auto Sales he LCD menus let you preview your pictures while you make your camera settings. This chapter explains the following: Choosing the user mode Taking color or black and white pictures...

  • Page 54: Choosing The User Mode

    Adjusting the white balance setting Adjusting exposure Adjusting the focus manually Changing the metering method Setting camera options (automatic power off, LCD brightness, alert beep, language, and time and date) MENU W.B. 4-2 Using the LCD Menus to Change Settings NOTE If you’re using batteries, the camera shuts off automatically after a designated period of inactivity.
  • Page 55 Full Auto The camera chooses settings for you. This mode, which is the default, is recommended for the beginning photographer. You can simply point and shoot, or you can still adjust some basic settings if you want (for example, image quality, digital zoom, and macro or panoramic mode).

  • Page 56: Taking Color Or Black And White Pictures

    Taking Color or Black and White Pictures You also use the SETUP menu to switch between color and black and white pictures. NOTE There is no difference between the file sizes of color and black and white pictures when you take pictures with the LCD screen. Follow these steps: Turn the camera dial to .

  • Page 57: Taking Digital Zoom Pictures

    Press the bottom button (next to Normal Shot ) to select Quick Shot . Slide the lens cover switch to open the lens cover. Turn the camera dial to camera status light turns green. The image quality icon on the status display panel flashes, indicating that quick shot mode is enabled.
  • Page 58 This setting is available for all user modes (Full Auto, Program, and Manual). Open the lens cover and turn the camera dial to You see the View menu. The current digital zoom setting appears in the upper right corner. NOTE This View menu illustrates what you see if your user mode is set to Full Auto .

  • Page 59: Taking Close-Ups With Macro Mode

    Taking Close-Ups With Macro Mode You can use the camera’s macro mode to take pictures as close as 6 inches (15 cm). This setting is available for all user modes (Full Auto, Program, and Manual). Follow these steps: Open the lens cover and turn the camera dial to see the View menu.

  • Page 60: Taking Digital Panoramic Pictures

    NOTE When you take macro close-ups, you should use a tripod (as described in Appendix A) and disable the flash. Otherwise, your pictures may appear blurry and washed out. Taking Digital Panoramic Pictures Images in the panoramic format are long and narrow, although they are not captured at a wider angle than normal images.
  • Page 61 Press the bottom button (next to the current setting) to cycle through the frame settings ( Normal Frame , Macro , and Panorama ). For a few seconds, the word PANORAMA appears on the LCD screen, and a black frame appears around the previewed image.

  • Page 62: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting In this mode, you can take two standard or fine resolution pictures each second, with up to ten pictures in sequence (or one super fine resolution picture per second, with up to eight pictures in sequence). You can capture a complex motion, such as a golf swing, in a series of steps to create animation sequences for the Internet, screen savers, or presentations.

  • Page 63: Continuous Shooting Using The Timer

    Continuous Shooting Using the Timer You can also combine continuous shooting with the timer for delayed automatic capture of a series of images. This allows you to photograph yourself in motion. NOTE You can capture 10 standard or fine resolution images or 8 super fine resolution images in eight seconds.

  • Page 64: Interval Shooting

    The camera beeps each time it captures an image, and the timer light on the front of the camera flashes as the images are processed. Interval Shooting You can use this time lapse feature to capture scenes that change over time, such as a sunset or a busy street corner. Your camera lets you set a time interval from 10 seconds to 24 hours.

  • Page 65: Adding Voice Recordings To Pictures

    Press the button (next to the up and down arrows) to change the highlighted setting, then press the ISO button (under the left arrow) to move to the next setting and repeat the process. Continue until you’ve set the correct interval. NOTE You can also choose the maximum interval (24 hours) by pressing the top button (next to Max Interval ), or the...
  • Page 66 Follow these steps to add a recording right after taking a picture: Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu. Press the MENU button (under Camera SETUP ). You see the Camera SETUP menu. The current audio setting appears at the bottom of the screen under Rec .

  • Page 67: Using Programmed Subject Settings

    NOTE Even if you don’t speak into the microphone, your camera records ambient noise when recording is turned on, and your images take up more space on the memory card. To fit more images on your memory card, make sure you turn recording off when you no longer want to use it.
  • Page 68 Open the lens cover and turn the camera dial to see the View menu. Hold down the MENU button (under PRESS or HOLD ) until you see the following screen: subject setting 4-16 Using the LCD Menus to Change Settings .

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Sensitivity Setting

    Adjusting the Sensitivity Setting If you’ve set the user mode to Program or Manual, you can use the LCD screens to adjust the sensitivity setting. (You can also use the camera’s ISO button to adjust this setting. See page 3-5.) With the PhotoPC 800’s high sensitivity settings, you can take pictures of fast-moving subjects, or indoor pictures without a flash.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The White Balance Setting

    NOTE This View menu illustrates what you see if your user mode is set to Program . Your View menu will look slightly different if the user mode is set to Manual . Do one of the following: If user mode is set to Program, the current sensitivity setting appears above the ISO button.

  • Page 71: Photographing With Fixed White Balance

    The PhotoPC 800 includes the following white balance settings: Adjusts the white balance of your pictures AUTO automatically. This is the recommended setting for most pictures. Locks the white balance setting at 5200 °K. Lets you customize the white balance setting. CUST See page 4-21 for details.
  • Page 72 Do one of the following: If user mode is set to Program, the current white balance setting appears above the W.B. button. Press the W.B. button to select FIX . white balance setting 4-20 Using the LCD Menus to Change Settings If user mode is set to Manual, hold down the MENU button (under PRESS or HOLD ) until you see the following screen.

  • Page 73: Photographing With User Defined White Balance

    Photographing With User Defined White Balance Follow these steps to customize the white balance setting: Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu. If necessary, change to Program or Manual user mode. Press the MENU button (under Camera SETUP ) to go to the Camera SETUP menu.

  • Page 74: Adjusting Exposure

    Do one of the following: If user mode is set to Program, the current white balance setting appears above the W.B . button. Press the W.B. button to select CUSTOM . If user mode is set to Manual, hold down the MENU button (under PRESS or HOLD ) until you see the following screen.

  • Page 75: Making Predefined Exposure Adjustments

    Making Predefined Exposure Adjustments Follow these steps to make predefined exposure adjustments: Make sure that the camera is set to Program or Manual user mode. (See page 4-2 for details.) Open the lens cover and turn the camera dial to Do one of the following: In Program mode, press the button (next to the up arrow) to increase the exposure setting, or the...

  • Page 76: Making Advanced Exposure Adjustments

    Making Advanced Exposure Adjustments Experienced photographers can set the exposure manually by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture. Follow these steps to set the shutter speed and aperture: Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode. (See page 4-2 for details.) Open the lens cover and turn the camera dial to Press the ISO button (under Exposure ) to change the exposure mode to MANUAL .

  • Page 77: Changing The Metering Method

    If you want to use the macro feature or take panoramas, press the button next to Normal Frame until Macro or Panorama appears in the center of the screen. Hold down the MENU button (under PRESS or HOLD ) until the following screen appears: Press the button (next to the up and down arrows) to select a manual focus setting.

  • Page 78: Setting Camera Options

    Follow these steps to change the metering system: Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode. (See page 4-2 for details.) Open the lens cover and turn the camera dial to Hold down the MENU button (under PRESS or HOLD ) until you see the following screen.
  • Page 79 Follow these steps to change the power off interval: Push the camera dial lock in and turn the dial to see the SETUP menu. Press the MENU button (below Camera SETUP ) to go to the Camera SETUP menu. The current power off .

  • Page 80: Setting The Lcd Brightness

    Setting the LCD Brightness To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, follow these steps: Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu. Then press the MENU button ( under Camera SETUP ). You see the Camera SETUP menu. Press the or button (next to the up and down arrows) to adjust the screen brightness.

  • Page 81: Setting The Time And Date

    Press the W.B. button (under Beep ) to cycle through these choices: The camera beeps when an image is Shutter captured. Turns the beep off. Never The camera beeps whenever you press Always a button. Setting the Time and Date The camera remembers the time and date settings you made when you formatted your memory card, unless it goes without battery power for more than a couple of hours.

  • Page 82: Setting The Language

    Press the button (next to the up and down arrows) to adjust the setting, then press the W.B. button (under the right arrow) to highlight the day. Repeat step 3 for each item you want to change. (To return to a previous setting, press the ISO button.) When you’re done, press the MENU button (under BACK ) to save the setting and return to the SETUP menu.

  • Page 83: Playing Back Photos

    Playing Back Photos he LCD screen lets you play back your pictures one- by-one or in groups of four or nine. You can magnify or delete selected pictures and customize playback features. You can also view your pictures on a television as easily as on the camera’s screen.

  • Page 84: Playing Back Pictures One By One

    – MENU W.B. NOTE After a designated period of inactivity, the camera automatically shuts off to conserve battery power. If the image on your LCD screen disappears, press any button on the back of the camera to “wake” the camera. 5-2 Playing Back Photos Playing Back Pictures One by One top button...

  • Page 85: Playing Back Multiple Pictures

    Playing Back Multiple Pictures You can play back your pictures in Multi mode to view small “thumbnail” versions of either four or nine pictures at once. Follow these steps to play back multiple pictures: Turn the camera dial to . You see the last picture you took on the LCD screen.

  • Page 86: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures The LCD screen provides two different methods for deleting images after you play them back: You can delete the currently displayed picture You can select multiple pictures for deletion, or “lock” (protect) them from deletion You can also delete images through your software when the camera is connected to your computer.

  • Page 87: Deleting All Pictures

    Deleting All Pictures To delete all the images from your memory card, make sure the camera dial is set to , then follow these steps: Press the bottom button (next to Select Image ). Then press the top button (next to Select All ) to select all the images in your card.

  • Page 88: Locking Pictures

    Press the or button (next to the right and left arrows) to move the frame to an image you want to erase. Then press the bottom button (next to Select ). A red frame appears around the image and the word Select changes to Release .
  • Page 89 Do one of the following: If you want to lock all images, press the top button (next to Select All ). (If you change your mind, press the same button to deselect all images.) If you want to lock just one or some of the images, press the button to move the frame to an image you want to lock.

  • Page 90: Unlocking Pictures

    Unlocking Pictures After you have locked some of your pictures, you can unlock selected pictures or all the pictures in the camera. Make sure the camera dial is set to , then follow these steps: Repeat steps 1 through 3 of “Locking Pictures” to select the images you want to unlock.
  • Page 91 Follow these steps to add a recording to an existing image: Turn the camera dial to to go to playback mode. Press the or button (next to the right and left arrows) to move to the photo to which you want to add a recording.

  • Page 92: Deleting Audio Recordings

    Speak clearly into the microphone on the back of the camera. A microphone icon appears in the upper left corner of the image to indicate that a recording has been added. Deleting Audio Recordings You can also delete audio recordings that you’ve added to the pictures on your memory card.

  • Page 93: Magnifying A Picture

    Press the ISO button (under Sound Delete ) to delete the recording for this picture. A message appears asking you to confirm the deletion. NOTE If you see a message that the selected image is locked, press the button next to Unlock to unlock it. Press the button next to Yes to confirm, or No to cancel.

  • Page 94: Viewing Picture Information

    NOTE When you magnify a panoramic picture, it’s divided into three parts. You can only scroll left and right. To exit the magnification screen, press the MENU button (next to BACK ). Viewing Picture Information You can use the LCD screen to view detailed information about individual images, including date and time taken, shutter speed, exposure settings, aperture and white balance settings, and metering method.

  • Page 95: Playing Your Pictures As A Slide Show

    Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show You can use the LCD screen to play back your pictures in a continuous “slide show.” You can even control the slide show’s speed and pauses. Follow these steps: Turn the camera dial to .

  • Page 96: Excluding Pictures From A Slide Show

    Press the bottom button (next to Start ) to begin the slide show. To pause the slide show, press the MENU button; then press the MENU button again to restart it. While the slide show is paused, you can view the last image by pressing the ISO button (under BACK ).

  • Page 97: Rotating Pictures In A Slide Show

    Press the or button (next to the right and left arrows) to select the picture you want to exclude from the slide show. (If you want, press the ISO button to display multiple pictures.) Do one of the following: Press the bottom button (next to Exclude ) to exclude the selected picture.
  • Page 98 Press the bottom button (next to SLIDE SHOW ). You see the following: Press the button (next to SlideSelect ) to display the following: 5-16 Playing Back Photos Press the or button (next to the right and left arrows) to frame the image you want to rotate. Then press the bottom button (next to Select ) to select the image.

  • Page 99: 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 800. You can videotape your pictures to share them without using a computer. After you connect the camera to your VCR, press the Record button on the VCR and use the camera’s slide show feature, as described on page 5-13.
  • Page 100 Connect the yellow end of the cable to the VIDEO IN port on the television or VCR. Turn on the TV (and VCR) and switch to the correct video mode. 5-18 Playing Back Photos...
  • Page 101 urn the camera dial to . The last picture you took appears on the TV screen. You can use all of the camera’s playback features when your pictures are displayed on TV. NOTE Using the optional AC adapter is highly recommended when you play back your pictures on a TV.
  • Page 102 5-20 Playing Back Photos...

  • Page 103: Getting Photos Into Your Computer

    The AC adapter should be available where you bought your PhotoPC 800. Or see page A-2 for information on ordering an AC adapter through EPSON Accessories. 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.

  • Page 104: Connecting To A Windows Pc

    Connecting to a Windows PC You can connect the camera to your USB-enabled Windows 98 system with either the Windows serial cable or the USB cable that came with the camera. If you’re using the USB cable and you see the New Hardware Found screen, follow the instructions on page 1-15.
  • Page 105 Using the Windows Serial Cable Locate the Windows serial cable that came with the camera, then turn off the camera and your computer. Follow these steps to connect the camera to your computer: Locate a serial port on the back of your computer. You may have two serial ports labeled COM1 and COM2, or the ports may be labeled with icons.

  • Page 106: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Turn on the camera by turning the camera dial to then turn on your computer system. NOTE If you have problems connecting to the COM port you have selected, check your computer’s COM port configuration and try again. 6-4 Getting Photos Into Your Computer Connecting to a Macintosh You can connect the camera to your PowerPC with the Macintosh serial cable that came with your camera.

  • Page 107: Transferring Photos And Sound Files

    Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Carefully insert the connector on the other end of the cable into the camera’s interface port. Turn on the camera by turning the camera dial to then turn on your Macintosh system. On a PowerPC or G3 Macintosh (or a Windows PC with a high-speed serial board), you may be able to transfer your pictures at the rate of 230.4KB per second.
  • Page 108 NOTE Although these instructions apply to Windows 95 and 98, the same steps can be used with a Macintosh or Windows NT 4.0 system. Start Image Expert. Click Start , and then point to Programs , Image Expert, Image Expert . If you see the Image Expert Quick Tour screen, click Close .
  • Page 109 NOTE To select more than one image, hold down the Ctrl key while you click. To deselect, click another image. You must click the button to transfer images. When you view camera images on your computer, you have not yet transferred them.
  • Page 110 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 111: What To Do If You See An Error Message

    What To Do if You See an Error Message When you click the button to view images in the camera’s memory card, you may see a message like the following: Follow these tips to get your camera connected correctly: Make sure the camera is turned on and has not shut off automatically.

  • Page 112: Getting Images Into Twain-Compliant Applications

    The commands you choose from the File menu differ from one host application to another. With other host applications, you might choose Acquire or Select Source . For your TWAIN source, choose EPSON PhotoPC 800 (Windows), or PhotoPC 800 (Macintosh).
  • Page 113 If necessary, click Close to exit the EPSON Photo!3 screen and return to your application. You see the picture or pictures in the work area. Getting Photos Into Your Computer 6-11...

  • Page 114: 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!3 to automatically convert the files as you transfer them. Follow these steps to export and convert your pictures with EPSON Photo!3: Start your EPSON Photo!3 software.
  • Page 115 JPEG Bitmap (BMP) Click Save . Your pictures are transferred one by one. NOTE You cannot open exported photos in EPSON Photo!3. Use Image Expert to view and edit the exported images. click to transfer and “export” photos Click Erase Photos if you want to remove the pictures from your camera.

  • Page 116: What To Do If The Camera Is Not Responding

    For instructions, see page 7-2. 6-14 Getting Photos Into Your Computer What To Do If the Camera Is Not Responding When you try to acquire pictures from the camera or start the EPSON Photo!3 application, you may see a screen like the following:...
  • Page 117 5. Select another port if necessary. In most cases, it’s best to leave the Port setting at Auto because EPSON Photo!3 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 118 6-16 Getting Photos Into Your Computer...
  • Page 119 Serve hot. This print sam ple was created usin g actual 1024x768 pixel images tak en with th e EPSON PhotoPC 600 XGA color digital cam era. It was printed with the EPSON Stylus Color 600 printer at 1440 dp i on EPSON Pho to Quality Glossy Paper.

  • Page 120: Importing Images Into Documents

    Although most of the instructions and illustrations in this chapter apply to Windows 95 and 98, you can follow the same steps on a Macintosh or Windows NT 4.0. Importing Images Into Documents Once your pictures are transferred and saved on your hard drive, you can import them into your applications.

  • Page 121: Getting Images With Copy And Paste

    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. In other applications, you create a frame first and then place the picture in it.

  • Page 122: Using Drag And Drop From An Album (Windows Only)

    You see a dialog box like the following: Locate the album you want and double-click it to open it. When a filmstrip of album images appears in the Image Expert window, click the picture you want to copy. Click the Copy button or select Copy from the Image Expert Edit menu.
  • Page 123 Follow these steps: Start Image Expert as described on page 6-5. Click View Pictures from an Existing Album , or click the Open Album button from the Image Expert screen. Locate the album you want and double-click it to open it. Start your word processor or other application.

  • Page 124: Getting Images With The Camio Viewer (Windows)

    If you want to edit or modify the picture, just double-click it on the Image Expert window to bring up the Image Expert menus and toolbar. Getting Images With the Camio Viewer (Windows) The Camio Viewer is a quick and easy way to get pictures from the camera.

  • Page 125: Dragging And Dropping A Picture Into A Document

    Copy all images from the Camera to the Computer Transfers your pictures to an album (folder) on your hard drive. You can then select an image to drag and drop. Copy all images and delete them from the Camera Transfers your pictures to an album (folder) on your hard drive and deletes them from the camera.

  • Page 126: Transferring Images Before Placing Them

    Click the picture you want to use. Without releasing the mouse button, drag the picture to your document. When your pointer is over the location where you want the picture to appear, release the mouse button. The picture is downloaded from the camera, and it appears in your document.

  • Page 127: Working With Photos And Albums

    8 6 . Working With Photos and Albums ou can use Image Expert albums to organize and display your pictures. You can print using dozens of predefined layouts. On Windows systems, you can also record sounds for each image, copy an album to diskette, use your images as wallpaper, and more.

  • Page 128: Using Image Expert Albums

    Using Image Expert 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: Organize pictures in albums Rename a picture View picture information Organizing Pictures in Albums Although Image Expert initially sorts your pictures by date, you can easily drag and drop images between albums to organize them by subject matter or in any way you want.

  • Page 129: Renaming A Picture

    When the second album is highlighted, let go of the mouse button. The images are copied to the album. You can sort the pictures and save or rename the new album. Renaming a Picture You can easily rename a picture displayed in an Image Expert album.

  • Page 130: Printing An Image Or Album

    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 or Album Image Expert offers many choices for printing an individual picture or album with titles, labels, or any text you want to add.

  • Page 131: Choosing The Layout Style

    Follow the instructions in the sections below to adjust printer settings, choose your layout style, select album images, add text, and adjust the printed area for your images. When you’re finished designing your layout, click the Print button to print your picture(s). Choosing the Layout Style You can choose portrait or landscape orientation and select from a variety of layouts.

  • Page 132: Adding Text

    When the preview shows the layout you want, you can click the Print button or follow the instructions in the next sections to add text or make other adjustments to your printout. Adding Text If you want to have image labels or page headers or footers printed with your pictures, follow these steps: Click the Edit Text button .

  • Page 133: Choosing Album Images

    Choosing Album Images If you’re printing an album, Image Expert uses as many pages as necessary to print the entire album. If you don’t want to print all the images, you can choose the ones you want and position them in your layout. Follow these steps: Click the Pick Images button in a “filmstrip”...

  • Page 134: Adding Sound To An Image

    The other images fade out, and the sizing tools on the left side of the screen become active. sizing tools Click the Zoom In tool and then click on an image to enlarge and crop it. You can also click the Zoom Out tool your image and display more of it.

  • Page 135: Playing Back Sounds

    Select the option you want: To add sound to an image, choose Record New . To add additional sound to an existing audio clip, choose Record Additional . To end your recording, choose Stop . To listen to your new recording, choose Play New . To listen to your original recording, choose Play Original .

  • Page 136: Editing Sounds

    Editing Sounds You can use Image Expert to modify your recorded sounds by cutting or copying and pasting from one clip to another. Follow these steps: Select an image that has an audio clip. Click the Edit Audio button from the Annotation menu. The sound wave window opens: Click and drag to select a section of the audio clip, or the entire clip.

  • Page 137: Displaying Albums As Slide Shows

    Check the Only delete the audio box, then click Yes . Displaying Albums as Slide Shows When you display an Image Expert album as a slide show in Windows, you can have it play automatically with various transition effects between images. Follow these steps: Open your album.

  • Page 138: Using An Album As A Screen Saver

    To play the slide show only once, click Continuous Repeat to deselect it. 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 139: Copying To Diskette Or Zip Disk

    The following dialog box appears. click to remove existing wallpaper Choose Center to place your picture in the middle of the screen or Tile to fill the screen with copies of your picture. If you want the image to be stretched across the whole screen, click Resize to fit screen .

  • Page 140: Viewing The Pictures On Diskette Or Zip Disk

    You see the following dialog box: Make sure your diskette drive or Zip drive letter appears in the Copy images to box. To include a slide show player to view the pictures, make sure Include Slide Show Player is checked. If you want to copy the whole album, make sure there is no check mark next to Selected Images Only .
  • Page 141 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 one or more image and sound files. Before you start, make sure your modem and Internet service are working correctly and your e-mail application is configured.
  • Page 142 Your e-mail application closes, and Image Expert becomes active again. 8-16 Working With Photos and Albums...

  • Page 143: Editing Images

    35 . 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: Viewing and selecting images Applying Quick Fix Correcting an image Cropping an image Resizing an image Rotating and flipping an image...

  • Page 144: Viewing And Selecting Images

    Viewing and Selecting Images 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. Before you edit your image, you may want to use the Zoom and selection tools on the left side of your screen.

  • Page 145: Applying Quick Fix

    Applying Quick Fix The easiest way to improve your image is to have Image Expert automatically “correct” it with the Quick Fix command. Follow these steps: Double-click your image to open it in the Image Expert window. Click the Quick Fix tool or select Quick Fix from the Image menu.
  • Page 146 Click the tabs at the top of the screen to make these kinds of corrections: Contrast and Brightness For adjusting the amount of light in your image and the difference between light and dark areas. Color For correcting color casts and adjusting the balance of cyan (blue), magenta (red), and yellow;...

  • Page 147: Cropping An Image

    Cropping an Image If you want to save only part of your image, use the crop function to cut out the rest of the image. Follow these steps: Double-click your image to open it in the Image Expert window. Click one of the selection tools. Click and drag the mouse over the area you want to save.

  • Page 148: Rotating An Image

    Choose Resize from the Image menu. You see a dialog box like the following: Type a new number for the width or height. To maintain your image’s proportions, both numbers change together. If you want to distort your image, click Preserve Aspect Ratio to deselect it.

  • Page 149: Flipping An Image

    If you want to experiment with rotation, choose Free and follow these steps: Click on your image and hold down the mouse. Your pointer turns into the rotation tool. A rectangular outline of your image and an arrow appear, as shown: Move the pointer to rotate your image.

  • Page 150: Applying Special Effects

    Applying Special Effects To transform or distort your images in interesting ways, follow these steps: Open your image in the Image Expert window, then choose Effects from the Image menu. You see a dialog box like the following: 9-8 Editing Images Click the tabs at the top of the screen to add these effects: Ripples...

  • Page 151: Changing The Number Of Colors

    Each dialog box tab includes sliders for applying the effect. Slide the indicator to the right to increase the distortion. You can combine several filters for even more unusual effects. 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.
  • Page 152 9-10 Editing Images...

  • Page 153: Operating The Camera From Your Computer

    The AC adapter should be available where you bought your PhotoPC 800, or you can order it from EPSON Accessories. See page A-2 for more information. Operating the Camera From Your Computer 10-1...
  • Page 154 Follow these steps to take pictures from your computer: Connect the camera to your computer as described in Chapter 6. Position the camera facing the subject. Using a tripod will give you the most control when setting up your shots. See page A-4 for instructions. Turn on your computer, then turn the camera dial to either .

  • Page 155: Using The Self Timer

    You can click the Flash and Resolution buttons on the screen to adjust these settings just as you would by using the buttons on the camera. For more information about the flash and resolution (image quality) settings, see Chapter 3. NOTE When the camera is connected to your computer, you can’t use any of the control buttons or the shutter button on the...

  • Page 156: Taking Pictures With Epson Photo!3

    Turn on both your camera and your computer, then open the camera lens. Make sure the camera dial is set Start EPSON Photo!3. (Click Start , and then point to Programs , EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1 , EPSON Photo!3 Ver 1 .) 10-4 Operating the Camera From Your Computer Click the Controls tab.

  • Page 157: 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!3 to change the following camera settings: Time Date Power down time (Image Expert only)
  • Page 158 Start Image Expert, then select Properties from the Camera menu. The Camera Properties menu appears: Enter a new Description of the camera to change the default. This might be useful if you have more than one camera and you want to record its description in your picture data.

  • Page 159: Changing Settings With Epson Photo!3

    Click OK to save your settings and exit the Connection dialog box. Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!3 You can also change settings in EPSON Photo!3 while you’re viewing pictures in the camera. Follow these steps: Connect the camera to your computer as described in Chapter 6.
  • Page 160 Select another port if you want to change your connection. In most cases, it’s best to leave the Port setting at Auto because EPSON Photo!3 can detect the camera connection automatically. Select a different communication speed. EPSON Photo!3 automatically chooses the fastest speed that works with your system.

  • Page 161: Using Your Camera For Presentations

    Projecting your presentation Uploading Images to the Camera The EPSON Photo File Uploader3 software allows you to convert any image or presentation slide to the EPSON Photo file format and upload it to your CompactFlash memory card. You can upload images in 640 480 pixel, 1600 600 pixel, or 1600 1200 pixel sizes.

  • Page 162: Uploading Images From Your Windows Pc

    11-2 Using Your Camera for Presentations NOTE If you want to upload images from a network drive, you may need to map the drive before opening the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 software. See your Windows documentation for more information. check this box for helpful information...
  • Page 163 Select the format of the images you want to upload from the File Type list. Select the images you want to upload in the File Name list. Then click the –> button. If you want to upload all the images in the list at once, click the >> button. As you select files, they appear in the Selected Files List in the order they will be uploaded.
  • Page 164 EPSON Photo!3 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!3 to open. Click Select All to select all the images, or select individual images by clicking the thumbnails in the image selection window.

  • Page 165: Uploading Images From Your Macintosh

    NOTE Only one application at a time can access the camera. Make sure neither EPSON Photo!3 nor Image Expert are running. Click Add . The Select Files dialog box appears. Double-click the folder containing the images you want to upload, then select each file you want to upload and click Select .
  • Page 166 11-6 Using Your Camera for Presentations Click Upload . A window opens to show you the progress of the file conversion. Then EPSON Photo!3 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 167: Converting Presentations

    Choose Save As from the PowerPoint File menu and choose JPEG File Interchange Format as the file type. Windows users can make screen captures from within the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 utility; Macintosh users need to use the standard Macintosh screen capture function. Using Your Camera for Presentations 11-7...

  • Page 168: Capturing Windows Screens

    . Then follow these steps: Start the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 program. Click Start , point to Programs , EPSON Photo File Uploader3 Ver.1 , then click EPSON Photo File Uploader3 . You see the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 window.

  • Page 169: Capturing Macintosh Screens

    Presentations using large fonts (at least 18 point) work best. Capturing Macintosh Screens EPSON Photo File Uploader3 for the Macintosh does not have a screen capture feature. However, you can make screen captures using your Macintosh system software, then use EPSON Photo File Uploader3 to upload the screen captures to your camera’s memory card.
  • Page 170 When you’re finished, close your application. To upload your screen shots to the camera, click the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 window to make it active, then follow the uploading instructions starting with step 3 on page 11-5.

  • Page 171: 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 800. NOTE Using the optional AC adapter is highly recommended when you project your presentation.
  • Page 172 Connect the yellow end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN port on the TV or projector. Turn on the TV or video projector and switch it to video mode. Turn the camera dial to The last image that you uploaded to the camera is projected. If you are using the optional AC adapter, you can also see the image on the LCD screen.

  • Page 173: Printing Directly From The Camera

    Printing Directly From the Camera our PhotoPC 800 camera lets you print your pictures directly to any of several EPSON Stylus ink jet printers, without using a computer. You can choose from a number of layout options, select the type and size of the paper you want to use, and print using optional filters and print modes.

  • Page 174: Connecting The Camera To The Printer

    Photo Paper, and photo stickers. If you use plain paper, your pictures will not print with the highest quality. See your printer user’s guide for information on special ink jet media available from EPSON. Connecting the Camera to the Printer Before you start, make sure you have the Macintosh/Direct Print serial cable that came with your camera.

  • Page 175: Starting Direct Print

    Align the connector on the square end of the serial cable and the camera’s serial port. Then insert the connector. Starting Direct Print Follow these steps to start Direct Print: Make sure the printer is turned off. If you have the optional AC adapter, connect it to the camera to save battery power (see page A-2 ).

  • Page 176: Printing Single And Multiple Images

    Sticker Prints 16 small or 4 larger copies of the selected image on sheets of EPSON Photo Stickers. The following sections explain how you use these print formats to set up and print different types of projects.
  • Page 177 Load your paper in the printer following the instructions in your printer user’s guide, then follow these steps: On the Direct Print main menu (shown on page 12-3), select your print format. If you want to print all the images on your memory card, press the top button (next to Print All ).
  • Page 178 Press the button (next to Filter ) to cycle through the filter choices if you want to modify the color of your printout. You can choose Monochrome to print your images in black and white, Blue to print them in blue tones, or Sepia to print them in brown tones for an old-fashioned look.
  • Page 179 To select a different picture, press the ISO button (below the left arrow) or the W.B. button (below the right arrow) to move the selection frame backward or forward through your pictures. Now select the number of copies of your picture that you want to print.

  • Page 180: Producing Your Printout

    Producing Your Printout Before you print, you’ll need to make a few more Direct Print settings. Follow these steps: Press the ISO button (beneath Print ). The current print settings appear on the screen (your settings may vary). Press the button (opposite Paper Type) to cycle through the Paper Type settings and select the type of paper or film you loaded in the printer.
  • Page 181 horizontal printing position. The position moves 0.2 mm each time you press a button, and the current adjustment distance is displayed on the screen. When you’re finished, press the MENU button (beneath BACK ) to return to the print settings menu. Press the ISO button (beneath Print ) to begin printing.

  • Page 182: Printing A Card

    Printing a Card You also use the Print format to print cards. EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet cards are perfect for snapshots, photo postcards, and many other uses. The following table shows the available paper sizes and layouts for your cards.

  • Page 183: Printing Album Images

    Press the W.B. button (below the down arrow) if you want to change the Information or Filter settings. (See page 12-5.) When you’re done, press the W.B. button again to return to the previous screen. Press the bottom button (next to Photo Selection ) to select your image.
  • Page 184 Load your paper in the printer, then follow these steps to print album images: On the Direct Print main menu (shown on page 12-3), press the bottom button (next to Album ) to select your print format. You see a screen similar to the following (the Paper Size setting defaults to A4 or Letter ): Select your Paper Size setting by pressing the button next to the setting.

  • Page 185: Printing Stickers

    Printing Stickers When your print format is set to Sticker , you can print 16 small or four larger copies of a single image on sheets of EPSON Photo Stickers. You can select the following Paper Size and Layout settings: Layout...
  • Page 186 NOTE You can’t turn Information On or select a filter when the print format is set to Sticker . Press the bottom button (next to Photo Selection ) to select the image you want to print on your stickers. You see thumbnail images of the first nine photos on the camera’s memory card, with the currently selected image framed in white.

  • Page 187: Printing An Index Of Your Images

    Printing an Index of Your Images The Index print format lets you print a contact sheet with thumbnail images of all the images on your memory card. The following table shows how your printout will look: Layout Paper Size options options Letter or A4 Index...

  • Page 188: Removing The Direct Print Program

    Removing the Direct Print Program Direct Print comes pre-installed on your camera, but you can use the EPSON Program Uploader to remove it if you don’t plan to use it. You can always install the program later, if you need it. Follow these steps: Connect the camera to your computer.

  • Page 189: Reinstalling The Direct Print Program

    Insert your CD-ROM in your drive. If the install program starts automatically, exit the program. Start EPSON Program Uploader. When you see the EPSON Program Uploader screen, click Browse to navigate to the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. Select Direct Print V3.0 in the Applications in Folder listbox.
  • Page 190 The camera is connected to an incompatible model. Please connect printer. Connect the camera to one of the supported model. compatible EPSON Stylus models listed on page 12-1. Hold down the MENU button to cancel printing. Connection or printer Printing stopped because of a printer error. Check error.

  • Page 191: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting our PhotoPC 800 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 Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger Your PhotoPC 800 requires only basic care.

  • Page 192: Solving Camera Problems

    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 When you’re not using the camera, keep the lens cover closed and store the camera in the soft case that came with it.
  • Page 193 If you are using the AC adapter, make sure it’s plugged into a working outlet. You can’t take a picture with the camera. The flash may be recharging. Wait until the status light turns green, and try again. Make sure you’ve installed the CompactFlash memory card in your camera.
  • Page 194 Make sure the camera is not in The image on the screen is too dark. Adjust the brightness of the screen using the Camera SETUP menu. See page 4-28 for instructions. The menus disappear while you’re taking pictures with the LCD screen.
  • Page 195 Check the serial port settings in your Image Expert or EPSON Photo!3 software. You may need to change the Port and Speed serial connection settings to Auto . If you’re using a Windows system and have trouble connecting to the COM port, check the computer’s COM port settings.
  • Page 196 Windows documentation or help system for more information. If you’re transferring pictures to an application through EPSON Photo!3 and you use the PhotoEnhance feature, the transfer will take longer. Try transferring without PhotoEnhance. You get a TWAIN error message when you try to transfer images with Adobe Photoshop.
  • Page 197 PCMCIA drive, the camera can’t access the images. You can’t use this method to upload pictures to the camera. You have to use the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 to convert and upload your images. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 13-7 ™...

  • Page 198: Solving Picture Problems

    If your pictures look better on the screen than when you print them out, you may need to upgrade your printer. An EPSON Stylus ink jet printer, for example, provides excellent image quality. If you used drag and drop to insert your pictures, they may appear grainy.
  • Page 199 Your picture is blurry or out of focus. Make sure your subject is within the camera’s range. You should be at least 20 inches away to take a picture without the flash, and 20 inches to 8 feet away to take a picture with the flash.
  • Page 200 If you’re taking a picture at night and you want to light up the background as well as your subject, use the camera’s slow synchronized flash mode. Your picture is too light (overexposed). If you’re using the forced flash setting, it may be too bright.
  • Page 201 The area captured in the photo is different from what you saw in the viewfinder. Make sure you look straight through the viewfinder. Keep in mind that the area visible through the viewfinder is slightly smaller than the area captured in the photo.
  • Page 202 13-12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 203: A Optional Accessories

    Finally, if you want to verify the authenticity of photos taken with your camera, you can purchase the EPSON Image Authentication System (IAS). This software detects when even a single bit of digital data in a picture has been altered.

  • Page 204: Using The Universal Ac Adapter

    About the IOMEGA Clik! drive The options listed above should be available where you bought your PhotoPC 800. You can order any of the following accessories from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S.) or (800) 873-7766 (in Canada for dealer referral).
  • Page 205 To avoid losing any images or settings, make sure the camera is finished processing. Turn the camera off before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter. Then follow these steps: Locate the AC power cord that came with your camera. Push the adapter’s cable connector firmly into the AC inlet.

  • Page 206: Using An Optional Tripod

    Using an Optional Tripod You can use your PhotoPC 800 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 207: Transferring Photos With The Adapter

    Insert the adapter into your computer’s Type II PCMCIA slot. Transferring Photos With the Adapter 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. This is the fastest way to get pictures into your computer.

  • Page 208: About The Iomega Clik! Drive

    About the IOMEGA Clik! Drive You can use an IOMEGA Clik! digital camera drive to store extra pictures when you’re on the go and read CompactFlash cards directly from your computer. This drive saves time and batteries because you don’t have to download pictures from your camera to your computer.

  • Page 209: Specifications

    Specifications Camera Physical Dimensions Width 4.4 in (111.4 mm) Height 2.7 in (68 mm) Depth 1.6 in (40.2 mm) Weight 8.3 oz (235 g) without batteries and strap Power Sources Includes 4 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries and pocket-size charger. Also accepts 2 AA batteries (single-use lithium or rechargeable NiCad) Optional AC adapter (B867062)
  • Page 210 Serial Up to 230.4 Kbps with high-speed serial communication port (19.2 Kbps or higher), 1.8 Mbps speed when connected to EPSON printers B-2 Specifications Serial interface 14-pin dual line terminal to camera, RS-232C-compatible connector to computer (9-pin DSUB connector to PC,...
  • Page 211 Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Non-operating: –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C) Humidity Operating: 30 to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating: 10 to 80% (non- condensing) Safety United States FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B Canada CSA C108.8 Class B Photographic...

  • Page 212: Memory Card Picture Capacity

    Shutter Electric iris with mechanical shutter, 1/2 second to 1/750 second (flash off mode) 1/30 second to 1/750 second (auto flash and forced flash modes) Viewfinder Real-image optical, with centering crosshair and edge border (view range approximately 90%) Focus Automatic focus from 19.7 inches (50 cm) to infinity Automatic focus from 5.9 to 19.7 inches (15 to 50 cm) in macro mode...

  • Page 213: Nimh Battery Charger

    NiMH Battery Charger Physical Dimensions Width 3.0 inches (76 mm) Height 4.5 inches (115 mm) Depth 1.1 inch (28 mm) Weight Approximately 4.6 oz (130 g) Technical Input 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz Output DC 1.2 V/490 mA Charging time 2 batteries: approximately 110 minutes 4 batteries: approximately 210 minutes...
  • Page 214 B-6 Specifications...
  • Page 215 Index AC adapter, Intro-4, 2-3, 6-1, A-2 to A-3, B-5 Accessories, Intro-4, A-1 to A-6 Acquiring photos, TWAIN programs, 6-10 to 6-11 Adjusting camera settings, 3-1 to 3-8, 4-1 to 4-30 Albums adding sound to images, 8-8 to 8-9 copying to diskette, 8-13 to 8-14 deleting sounds, 8-10 to 8-11 displaying as slide show, 8-11 to 8-12 dragging pictures from, 7-4 to 7-6...
  • Page 216 Battery charger, specifications, B-5 Bitmap (BMP) files, 6-13 Black and white pictures, taking, 4-4 Brightness correcting images, 9-3 to 9-4 setting LCD brightness, 4-28 Buttons, adjusting settings with, 3-1 to 3-8 Cable DirectPrint, connecting, 12-2 to 12-3 Macintosh serial, connecting, 6-4 to 6-5 USB, connecting, 6-2 video, connecting, 5-17 to 5-19, 11-11 to 11-12 Windows serial, connecting, 6-3 to 6-4...
  • Page 217 EPSON Electronic support services, Intro-6 to Intro-7 help, Intro-6 to Intro-7 registration, Intro-7 World Wide Web site, Intro-6 EPSON Photo File Uploader, 11-1 to 11-12 EPSON Photo!3 importing images, 6-10 to 6-14 problems, 6-14 to 6-15 support, Intro-7 using, 6-12 to 6-15...
  • Page 218 FTP, Intro-6 Full Auto mode, description, 4-3 Glass blocks effect, 9-8 4 Index Handling batteries, 1-8 to 1-9 Help, EPSON, Intro-6 to Intro-7 HyPict image quality, 3-2 Image Authentication System, Intro-4 Image Expert albums, 7-4 to 7-6, 8-2 to 8-14...
  • Page 219 Image Expert (Continued) resolution, changing, 9-5 to 9-6 rotating, 9-6 to 9-7 screen saver, 8-12 selection tools, 9-2 slide shows, 8-11 to 8-12 sound, adding, 8-8 to 8-9 sound, deleting, 8-10 to 8-11 sound, editing, 8-10 special effects, 9-7 to 9-9 taking pictures from computer, 10-1 to 10-3 transferring pictures, 6-5 to 6-10, 7-6 to 7-8 wallpaper, 8-12...
  • Page 220 Macro mode, using, 4-7 to 4-8 Magnifying pictures, 5-11 to 5-12 Maintenance, 13-1 to 13-2 Manual mode, description, 4-3 Memory card capacity, B-4 dimensions, B-5 formatting, 1-12 to 1-13, 13-7 installing, 1-10 to 1-11 removing, 1-13 uploading images to, 11-1 to 11-7 Metering method, changing, 4-25 to 4-26 Monochrome pictures, taking, 4-4 Negative images, 9-8...
  • Page 221 Pictures (Continued) flipping, 9-7 macro mode, 4-7 to 4-8 magnifying, 5-11 to 5-12 organizing in albums, 8-2 to 8-3 panoramic, 4-8 to 4-9 playing back on TV, 5-17 to 5-19 printing from camera, 12-4 to 12-16 printing from computer, 8-4 to 8-8 problems, solving, 13-8 to 13-11 quick shots, 4-4 to 4-5 resizing, 9-5 to 9-6...
  • Page 222 Problems camera, 6-14 to 6-15, 13-2 to 13-7 Direct Print, 12-17 to 12-18 EPSON Photo!3, 6-14 to 6-15 flash, 13-3 LCD screen, 13-3 to 13-4 memory card, 13-7 picture, 13-8 to 13-11 Program mode description, 4-3 using programmed subject settings, 4-15 to 4-16...
  • Page 223 Status display panel messages, 12-17 to 12-18 reading, 2-2 to 2-4 Stickers, printing, 12-13 to 12-14 Storage cards, see Memory cards Storing camera, 13-2 Strap, attaching, 1-9 Support EPSON, Intro-6 to Intro-7 software, Intro-7 System requirements Macintosh, Intro-5 Windows, Intro-4 Index 9...
  • Page 224 Taking pictures using the flash, 3-3 to 3-4 with the LCD screen, 2-6 to 2-9 with the timer, 3-4 to 3-5 with the viewfinder, 2-4 to 2-6 Technical support, Intro-6 to Intro-7 Time and date, setting, 1-11 to 1-12, 4-29 to 4-30 Timer, using, 3-4 to 3-5, 4-11 to 4-12, 10-3 to 10-5 Tripod, attaching, A-4 Troubleshooting, 13-2 to 13-11...

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