Connecting To A Windows Pc - Epson PhotoPC 850Z User Manual

Connecting to a Windows PC

Follow these steps to connect the camera to your
Windows 95, 98, or NT system with the included serial
cable:
1
Locate the Windows serial cable that came with the
camera, then turn off the camera and your computer.
2
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. If you have two
serial ports available, use COM1 (port 1) to connect
your camera.
NOTE
If you have a 25-pin serial port, you can use a 9- to 25-pin
adapter.
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3
Line up the serial connector on the cable with one of the
serial ports on your computer, and insert the connector.
Then tighten the screws.
4
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.
NOTE
To disconnect the cable from the camera, squeeze and hold
the two connector lock buttons on the sides of the
connector while you pull the cable out.