Connecting The Camera - Epson PhotoPC 550 User Manual

Connecting the Camera

Note the following before you start:
If you have the optional AC adapter, you can conserve
battery life by using it when you connect the camera to
your computer. See page 1-5 for instructions.
The camera's auto shut-off feature takes place after
5 minutes of inactivity when the camera is connected to
your computer. (If you are using the optional AC
adapter, the camera remains on.) To turn the camera
back on, close the lens cover and then open it again.
(You can change the auto shut-off time period if you
want. See page 7-4 for instructions.)
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.
Make sure you have the serial cable that came with your
camera. Then follow these steps:
1
Turn off the camera and your computer.
3-2 Getting Pictures Into 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.
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.