Epson PhotoPC 600 User Manual
Epson PhotoPC 600 User Manual

Epson PhotoPC 600 User Manual

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COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA
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Point & Click here for tips on using this On-line Guide
Important Notice & Declaration of Conformity
EUL 07/10/97
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On-line
User's Guide
Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600
Using PhotoPC 600 with Your Computer
Using the LCD Monitor Menus
Using the Uploader Utilities
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Using the Direct Print Kit
Contacting Customer Support
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Contents
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Introduction
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Getting Started
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Camera Options
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Specifications
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Glossary
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Index

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  • Page 1 COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA On-line Point & Click here for tips on using this On-line Guide Important Notice & Declaration of Conformity EUL 07/10/97 Using PhotoPC 600 with Your Computer User’s Guide Contents Introduction Getting Started Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600...
  • Page 2 SanDisk Corporation. General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright©1997 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction PhotoPC 600 Features ....Options ......
  • Page 4 ....38 Accessing EPSON Photo!2 ....40 For Windows users ....40 For Macintosh users .
  • Page 5 Chapter 5 Using the Uploader Utilities Uploading Images to the Camera ... . . 70 Uploading images from your PC ... 71 Uploading images from your Macintosh .
  • Page 6 Customer Support ....108 Faxon EPSON ..... . 108 EPtec - Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities .
  • Page 7: Introduction

    PhotoPC 600 pictures. PhotoPC 600 Features PhotoPC 600 is a complete system for capturing digital images, and includes the following features: 24-bit color image capture High resolution (1024 768 pixels)
  • Page 8: Options

    Use your pictures with Windows applications Options The following PhotoPC 600 options are available from EPSON: CompactFlash Cards (4MB: B808311, 15MB: B808301) PCMCIA adapter (B867041) AC Adapter (B86703 ) for use with a standard...
  • Page 9: Macintosh Computers

    Macintosh Computers Macintosh with 68040 or Power PC processor Serial port and a communication speed of 19200 bps or higher 8MB RAM Hard disk drive with at least 30MB free space Monitor with minimum resolution of 640x480 Macintosh System 7.1 or later (System 7.5 or later is required to access optional CompactFlash Card memory directly from the Macintosh) Safety Instructions...
  • Page 10 Do not store the camera or its options near sources of bright light, direct sunlight, high humidity, heat, excessive dirt or dust, or where they will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields. Always keep your camera in its case when you’re not using it.
  • Page 11: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your camera and its options. Introduction...
  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Getting to know the camera Installing the batteries Attaching the hand strap Installing your EPSON Photo!2 software Installing your EPSON Photo File Uploader software Getting Started Unpacking Your PhotoPC 600 Make sure you have all the parts shown below. camera...
  • Page 13: Getting To Know The Camera

    Getting to Know the Camera After you unpack your PhotoPC 600, take a few minutes to learn about its features, as shown below. Front view flash shutter button viewfinder lens lens cover and power switch Getting Started Back view display panel...
  • Page 14 Bottom view Top view battery cover lock shutter button tripod socket image quality setting display panel memory card eject lever macro mode flash setting setting battery cover self timer setting Getting Started...
  • Page 15: Installing Batteries

    Installing Batteries Your PhotoPC 600 comes with four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries. Make sure the camera is off, and follow these steps to insert the batteries: 1. Turn the camera upside down with the lens facing you. Push the battery cover lock down and slide it to the right, then open the cover.
  • Page 16: Handling Batteries

    Handling batteries When your PhotoPC 600 batteries wear out, you can replace them with any of the following: Single-use AA (LR6) alkaline batteries Single-use AA (FR6) lithium batteries (longest battery life) Rechargeable AA Ni-Cd batteries Rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries Warning: To avoid the danger of fire or explosion, do not mix different types of batteries.
  • Page 17: Attaching The Hand Strap

    Program Uploader utility is also installed automatically. Getting Started Installing the software in your PC Follow the steps in this section to install your EPSON Photo!2 software. For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1. Insert the camera software CD shipped with your camera in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 18: Installing The Software In Your Macintosh

    2. Open File Manager, then click the CD-ROM drive. (If you use the floppy disk version, click the floppy disk drive.) 3. Open the EPSON directory and the Disk 1 subdirectory. Depending on the country, the EPSON directory may contain multiple-language versions of the software.
  • Page 19: Installing The Software In Your Pc

    Installing the software in your PC Follow the steps in this section to install the EPSON Photo File Uploader software for Windows. For Windows 95 or NT 4.0 1. Insert the camera software CD shipped with your camera in the CD-ROM drive. (If you use the floppy disk version, insert it in a disk drive.)
  • Page 20: Setting The Language

    2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. (If you use the floppy disk version, double-click the floppy disk icon.) 3. Double-click the File Uploader folder. Depending on the country, the File Uploader folder may contain multiple-language versions of the software. Double-click the folder for your preferred language. 4.
  • Page 21 Note: If you connect PhotoPC 600 to your computer when the camera’s clock is not set, the camera is set to your computer’s time and date automatically. For instructions on connecting the camera to the computer, see page 36. 1. Slide the monitor mode switch on the back of the camera to View or Playback.
  • Page 22: Taking Pictures With Photopc 600

    Chapter 2 Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600 Using PhotoPC 600 to take pictures is similar to using a traditional "point and shoot" camera. This chapter tells you everything you need to know about the following: Turning the camera on and off...
  • Page 23: Auto Shut-Off

    Note: If you want, you can change the 60 second time period for auto shut-off by using your EPSON Photo!2 software. For more information, see page 57. When the camera is connected to your computer, it shuts itself off after 5 minutes of inactivity.
  • Page 24: The Display Panel

    (see page 28) low battery icon (see page 24) self timer (see page 29) Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600 Checking the Battery When the battery power is almost out, a low battery icon appears on the display panel. When this icon is flashing, you cannot take pictures until you change the batteries.
  • Page 25: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600 The flashing red light indicates that the image is captured and the camera is processing it. (If you try to press the shutter button while the status light is flashing red, you will hear two “error”...
  • Page 26: Picture-Taking Range

    The live preview image may appear to flicker when viewed under strong fluorescent lighting, depending on the lighting’s frequency. This is normal. Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600 Picture-taking Range , the number When composing a shot through the viewfinder, you should be at least 50 cm away from your subject.
  • Page 27: Adjusting Settings

    Adjusting Settings The buttons on the top of the camera allow you to control the following PhotoPC 600 features: Image quality (see page 28) Flash (see page 29) Self timer (see page 29) Macro mode (see page 30) image quality...
  • Page 28: Image Quality

    Image quality PhotoPC 600 has three color and two monochrome image quality settings. Press the image quality control button to cycle from one setting to another. The settings appear on the display panel as shown below. Fine Super fine Monochrome fine...
  • Page 29: Flash

    The camera’s image capacity will vary accordingly. Flash PhotoPC 600’s built-in flash is effective within a range of 20 cm to 2.4 m. Press the flash control button to cycle through the three flash settings. The settings appear on the display panel as shown below.
  • Page 30: Macro Mode

    A green frame appears around the previewed image and MACRO appears briefly on the LCD screen. Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600 3. Press the shutter button. Note: To make sure your subject is framed accurately, we recommend that you use the LCD monitor rather than the viewfinder when taking a photo in macro mode.
  • Page 31 ZOOM is displayed briefly on the screen along with the zoom power and a zoom icon Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600 You can increase the zoom rate from 1 (normal) to 1.3, 1.6, 2, 2.5, or 3 times normal by pressing the button.
  • Page 32: Checking The Picture Counter

    You can then take another photo. To exit the photo format mode, simply press the photo format button again. Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600 Checking the Picture Counter The large number in the center of the camera’s display panel shows you how many pictures you can take.
  • Page 33: Playing Back Your Photos

    LCD screen or on a regular television set. To play back your photos, follow the steps below. Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600 Note: Since you do not need to turn on the camera to play back your photos, we recommend leaving the camera off to save battery power.
  • Page 34: Displaying Photos On A Television

    Displaying photos on a television You can display the pictures in your camera on a regular television just as you can on the LCD screen simply by using the video cable that came with your PhotoPC 600. Note: Color television telecasting specifications are different depending on the country.
  • Page 35 The last picture you took appears on the television instead of the LCD monitor screen. Note: If you use the optional AC adapter, you can see the pictures on both the television and the LCD screen. Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 600...
  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Using Photopc 600 With Your Computer

    Before you start, make sure the camera is finished processing, then locate the serial cables that came with your PhotoPC 600. The long cable is for connecting the camera to a PC, and both the long and short cables are needed to connect it to a Macintosh computer.
  • Page 37: Connecting To A Pc

    If you have two serial ports available, use port 1 to connect your camera. Using PhotoPC 600 with Your Computer 3. Line up the serial connector on the cable with one of the serial ports on your computer, and insert the connector.
  • Page 38: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless telephones. Using PhotoPC 600 with Your Computer Connecting to a Macintosh Follow these steps to connect the camera: 1. Make sure the camera and your computer are turned off.
  • Page 39 Macintosh adapter cable Using PhotoPC 600 with Your Computer 4. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. 5. Depending on the type of cable you have, line up...
  • Page 40: Accessing Epson Photo!2

    To open EPSON Photo!2 directly, simply double-click its icon in the EPSON Photo!2 program group (for Windows 3.1x and NT 3.51) or click its icon in the EPSON Photo!2 folder (for Windows 95 and NT 4.0). To access EPSON Photo!2 from an application program...
  • Page 41: For Macintosh Users

    EPSON Photo!2 folder. To access EPSON Photo!2 from an application program that supports the TWAIN image acquisition standard, choose PhotoPC 600 as the TWAIN data source from your application’s File menu, then acquire the image. Note:...
  • Page 42: Closing Epson Photo!2

    Click the menu tabs along the top of the EPSON Photo!2 window to open the following four menus: Camera The Camera menu displays small thumbnail images of all the photos stored in the camera so you can easily select which images you want to transfer to the computer or erase from the camera.
  • Page 43: Using The Camera Menu

    Blue borders appear around selected images. You can click the Select All button even while EPSON Photo!2 is still downloading your images, so they appear in the image selection window pre-selected and ready to be transferred to your application or to a folder.
  • Page 44: Transfering Selected Photos

    The name and function of the photo save button located below the photo transfer button on the Camera menu varies depending on whether EPSON Photo!2 is opened directly, or from a TWAIN- or OLE2-compliant application program. The following table describes the characteristics of the photo save button depending on how EPSON Photo!2 is opened.
  • Page 45: File Names

    When you transfer a picture to your computer using the Save To Folder button, EPSON Photo!2 saves it as an EPSON Photo file in JPEG format, and names it with the date and order in which it was taken. Displays a dialog...
  • Page 46 If you are not sure whether your application supports OLE2 or TWAIN, give it a try. If it does not work, you can always insert the photo by first saving it in EPSON Photo!2 as a JPEG, BMP, or PCX file and opening it from your application.
  • Page 47 You can use this method to transfer a picture to any Windows application supporting OLE2 (object linking and embedding). 1. Make sure EPSON Photo!2 is open and the picture you want to use is in the image selection window. 2. Start your word processor or other application.
  • Page 48: Erasing Selected Pictures From Your Camera

    Click Yes to leave the photos in your camera, or click No to erase them. Using PhotoPC 600 with Your Computer Getting photo information The thumbnail images in the image selection window are quite small and you may have problems seeing what is actually in the picture.
  • Page 49: Selecting Images

    The Upload Photos button allows you to upload images saved in EPSON Photo file format from your computer to your camera. Using PhotoPC 600 with Your Computer...
  • Page 50: Finding The Folder Containing Your Photos

    Image files that were not originally downloaded from the camera using the Save To Folder button or were not converted to EPSON Photo file format using the EPSON Photo File Uploader utility cannot be uploaded using this button. For instructions on using this utility to convert files to EPSON Photo file format, see "Uploading Images to the Camera"...
  • Page 51: Transferring Pictures To Your Documents

    45. However, from the Folder menu, images are not transferred from your camera but from the folder where you downloaded the images. Using PhotoPC 600 with Your Computer Erasing selected files from a folder Click the Erase Files button to erase selected pictures from a folder.
  • Page 52: Using The Controls Menu

    However, it takes place after 5 minutes of inactivity. Any action you take with the camera via EPSON Photo!2, for example clicking the Start button, will wake the camera up. Or you can close and open the...
  • Page 53: Taking Pictures From Your Computer

    Taking pictures from your computer When the camera is connected to your computer, you can take pictures and use PhotoPC 600 features through the EPSON Photo!2 software on your computer. The only control you can use on the camera itself is the power switch.
  • Page 54: Erasing Photos

    Setting the auto-stop timer You can move or tilt the camera until you see the image you want to capture in the window. EPSON Photo!2 updates the live preview image every few seconds for the amount of time specified in the Auto-Stop Timer list.
  • Page 55: Using The Setup Menu

    The window in the Computer Connection box displays the current status of the camera and its connection to the computer. If there is a problem with the connection, EPSON Photo!2 provides information in this window to help you solve the problem. Note:...
  • Page 56: Making Camera Settings

    EPSON Photo!2 automatically selects the port that is connected to the camera. If the port is changed, EPSON Photo!2 tests the connection and reports the results in the Computer Connection window. The port choices for Windows are Auto, COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4.
  • Page 57 Setting the clock PhotoPC 600 can record the date and time of your pictures automatically. When you transfer the pictures from the camera to your computer, you can see exactly when each shot was taken. In order to have the time and date recorded, you need to set the camera’s clock by using the camera’s LCD...
  • Page 58: Chapter 4 Using The Lcd Monitor Menus

    Chapter 4 Using the LCD Monitor Menus When the LCD monitor is in Playback mode, you can access the LCD monitor menus, where you can erase selected photos and make a variety of camera and option settings. This chapter explains how, including: Working with LCD monitor menus Using the Settings menu Using the Information menu...
  • Page 59 Following are the eight LCD monitor menus: Settings Information See page 60 You can change the You can choose following settings: whether or not to have photo information clock displayed on the LCD screen by switching alert beep between ON and OFF . LCD brightness multi-frame shooting time...
  • Page 60: Using The Settings Menu

    Follow these steps to access the LCD monitor menus: 1. Slide the monitor mode switch to Playback, then press the SELECT button. Menu icons appear at the top of the LCD screen with the currently selected menu framed in orange. The settings for this menu are displayed on the screen.
  • Page 61: Setting The Alert Beep

    4. Press the button to increase the number, or the button to decrease the number, until the item you want to adjust is correct. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the date and time are correctly adjusted and saved. Press the SELECT button or BACK button to return to the Settings menu.
  • Page 62: Setting The Multi-Frame Shooting Time

    Setting the multi-frame shooting time Follow these steps to set the total time the camera takes to shoot nine frames in multi-frame photo format. 1. With the Settings menu selected, press the SELECT button. Icons for each setting appear on the screen, with the clock icon highlighted in orange.
  • Page 63: Using The Erase Photo Menu

    Using the Erase Photo Menu This menu allows you to erase the currently displayed image. Before accessing the LCD monitor menus, make sure the photo you want to erase is displayed and is not locked. (See page 65 for instructions on locking and unlocking photos.) Then select the Erase Photo menu as described on page 60, and press the SELECT button.
  • Page 64 Select Photo 1. With the Photo Control menu selected, press the SELECT button. The Photo Control features appear on the screen, with the Erase option highlighted in orange. 2. Press the SELECT button to enter the Erase mode, then press the button to choose Select Photo.
  • Page 65: Locking Photos

    Locking photos The lock feature allows you keep your photos from being accidentally erased. You can lock and unlock selected photos from the Select Photo menu, or lock all the photos in the camera from the Lock All menu. To unlock all photos, use the Unlock All menu.
  • Page 66: Getting Memory Information

    3. Press the SELECT button. A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to lock all the photos in the camera. Press the SELECT button to lock the photos and return to the Photo Control menu; Press the BACK button to return to the Photo Control menu without locking the photos.
  • Page 67: Formatting Memory Cards

    When you format a memory card, all the data on the card is lost, including any locked images. Note: EPSON CompactFlash Cards are already formatted when you button to display buy them. You only need to format a card only if you want to erase all the data on the card or if a message on the LCD screen instructs you to do so.
  • Page 68: Using The Slide Show Menu

    Using the Slide Show Menu This menu allows you to automatically play back all the photos in your camera one-by-one. Select this menu as described on page 60, then press the SELECT button. The LCD monitor begins playing back the photos in your camera one-at-a-time at regular intervals.
  • Page 69: Using The Language Menu

    1. If there are any photos in the camera’s internal memory, transfer the ones you want to your computer or to a CompactFlash Card, then erase all the photos from the camera. Caution: If any images are left in the camera’s memory when you upload an optional program, the camera may not work properly.
  • Page 70: Chapter 5 Using The Uploader Utilities

    The EPSON Photo File Uploader software included on the CD-ROM that came with your camera allows you to convert any JPEG or BMP image to EPSON Photo file format and upload it to your camera or to a flash memory card.
  • Page 71: Uploading Images From Your Pc

    To use EPSON Photo File Uploader, you need to install it in your computer along with the EPSON Photo!2 software. If you have not yet installed these programs, do so now, following the instructions on page 17. Uploading images from your PC Follow these steps to upload images to your camera from PCs running Windows 3.1, Windows 95, or Windows NT...
  • Page 72 Image Size box. During the uploading process, EPSON Photo File Uploader converts your files to EPSON Photo file format with the image sizes you specified. If you want to save copies of the converted files on your computer, click the Save file to checkbox before uploading the photos.
  • Page 73: Uploading Images From Your Macintosh

    OK. The images are uploaded to the destination you selected. If you clicked the Save file to checkbox in the EPSON Photo File Uploader window, the converted images are also saved to the folder you specified.
  • Page 74 4. For each file in the Selected Files List, select an image size from the Image Size box. During the uploading process, EPSON Photo File Uploader converts your files to EPSON Photo file format with the image sizes you specified.
  • Page 75: Making Screen Copies

    Macintosh; then click OK. The images are uploaded to the destination you selected. If you clicked the Save file to checkbox in the EPSON Photo File Uploader window, the converted images are also saved to the folder you selected.
  • Page 76 New Folder button. Note: To select a folder located on a network drive, you may need to map the drive before opening EPSON Photo File Uploader. Using the Uploader Utilities 5. Specify the key combination you want to use for screen captures using the Hot Key Settings box.
  • Page 77: For Macintosh Users

    4 on page 72 to upload the screen captures. For Macintosh users EPSON Photo File Uploader for the Macintosh does not have a screen shot feature. However, you can make screen shots using your Macintosh system software, then use EPSON Photo File Uploader to upload the screen shots to your camera.
  • Page 78: Uploading Programs To The Camera

    1. Make sure the camera is connected to the computer, and that both the computer and camera are turned on. Also make sure that EPSON Photo!2 is not open and the LCD monitor is turned off. 2. If there are any photos in the camera’s internal...
  • Page 79: Removing Programs

    1. Make sure the camera is connected to the computer, and that both the computer and camera are turned on. Also make sure that EPSON Photo!2 is not open and the LCD monitor is turned off. Using the Uploader Utilities 2.
  • Page 80: Chapter 6 Camera Options

    Using the AC Adapter Camera Options Using CompactFlash Memory Cards PhotoPC 600 comes with 4MB of internal memory, which holds up to approximately 8 super fine quality pictures (1024 x 768 pixels), approximately 18 fine quality pictures (1024 x 768 pixels), or approximately 56 standard quality pictures (640 x 480 pixels).
  • Page 81: Installing A Compactflash Card

    Note: EPSON recommends use of EPSON CompactFlash Cards only. Other memory cards may be incompatible with the EPSON PhotoPC 600. Also, if your computer is equipped with a Type II PCMCIA memory card slot, you can access images stored on memory cards directly from your computer by using the optional PCMCIA adapter (B867041).
  • Page 82: Removing A Compactflash Card

    When a memory card is installed, photos you take are stored in the card’s memory rather than the camera’s internal memory. The number of pictures you can store in the memory card appears in brackets on the camera’s display panel. When a memory card is installed, you may notice a delay between the time you press the shutter button and when the camera beeps.
  • Page 83: Using The Ac Adapter

    Do not use the AC power cable and the adapter for any purpose other than powering your PhotoPC 600. If the AC plug doesn’t fit your outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. To avoid radiation danger, do not expose or remove the...
  • Page 84 To avoid losing any images or settings, make sure the camera is finished processing and is turned off before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter. Then follow these steps: 1. If your AC adapter has a separate AC power cable, push the cable connector firmly into the AC inlet.
  • Page 85: For United Kingdom Users - Safety Information

    For United Kingdom users - safety information Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow - Earth Blue - Neutral...
  • Page 86: Chapter 7 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Your PhotoPC 600 is easy to take care of, and any problems you may have are easy to solve. See the following section for guidance on cleaning the camera. For solutions to common camera problems, see the section beginning on page 87.
  • Page 87: Camera Problems

    When the camera is not used for long period of time, remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature in a dry location. This prevents camera damage from battery leaks or corrosion. Do not store the camera in the following locations: Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, for example, on a car dashboard Near sources of bright light or high humidity...
  • Page 88 Adjust the the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary, following the instructions on page 61. The EPSON Photo!2 Setup menu appears instead of the Camera menu when you connect the camera to your computer and open EPSON Photo!2.
  • Page 89 An error message appears when you are using EPSON Photo!2 with the camera connected to the computer. Make sure the cable is connected correctly, as described on page 36. Make sure the camera is turned on and the batteries have enough power.
  • Page 90: Picture Problems

    Picture Problems If you are not satisfied with the pictures you get from PhotoPC 600, you may need to adjust some of the camera settings. Or maybe you need to brush up on your photography techniques. Read the suggestions listed below and give them a try.
  • Page 91 Your picture is too light (overexposed). If you are using the forced flash setting, it may be too bright. Try setting the flash to Automatic. See page 29. If you are facing a bright light source, you may need to shoot your picture from a different angle.
  • Page 92: Chapter 8 Using The Direct Print Kit

    Chapter 8 Using the Direct Print Kit The Direct Print Kit is software and a cable which allow you to print images directly from your PhotoPC 600 on an EPSON Stylus Photo inkjet printer. The software includes the following features:...
  • Page 93: Connecting Your Camera To The Printer

    Connecting Your Camera to the Printer Follow these steps to connect the camera to the EPSON Stylus Photo printer. 1. Make sure that both the camera and the printer are turned off. 2. Connect one end of the interface cable to the serial connector on the back of the printer.
  • Page 94: Paper Types

    You can use any of the paper types listed below. Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Use this paper for standard photo quality printing. EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (A4) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Card (A6) EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (Letter) Photo Quality Glossy Paper Use this paper for photo quality glossy prints.
  • Page 95: Using The Direct Print Kit

    Using the Direct Print Kit Once you have uploaded the Direct Print software to your camera, follow the instructions in this section to access the software and print out images. Accessing the Direct Print program 1. Slide the monitor mode switch on your camera to Playback.
  • Page 96 Sticker The Sticker Print mode allows you to print on EPSON Photo Stickers. This mode prints 16 small copies of the image you select onto each Photo Sticker sheet. See page 99 for instructions on printing with this mode. To print, access the Direct Print program as described on page 95, then follow the instructions below for the print mode you want to use.
  • Page 97 While the camera is sending data, the LCD screen goes blank and star icons move across the display panel on the top of the camera. When printing starts, the display panel returns to normal. Note: To cancel printing, hold down the camera’s BACK button for about three seconds.
  • Page 98 6. Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 93, then turn on the printer and load the size and type of paper you selected. If a message telling you how many sheets to load appears at the bottom of the Album Print options screen, be sure to load at least that many sheets.
  • Page 99 4. To change a setting, press the the option you want to change, then press the SELECT button. The settings for that option appear on the screen. 5. Press the button to select a setting, then press the SELECT button. 6.
  • Page 100 3. After selecting an image, press the SELECT button. The Print option appears on the screen. 4. Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 93, then turn on the printer and load EPSON Photo Stickers. See the loading instructions that came with the PhotoStickers.
  • Page 101: Lcd Screen And Display Panel Messages

    Explanation Check Printer The camera is not connected to an Model. EPSON Stylus Photo printer. Connect the camera to an EPSON Print: SELECT Stylus Photo printer, then press the Cancel: BACK SELECT button to begin printing. (If you want to cancel printing, press the BACK button.)
  • Page 102: Printed Image Dimensions

    Printed Image Dimensions Standard Print mode Layout setting Paper Size setting Framed Photo Top, Center, Bottom A6/Photo Paper Photo Print Photo Paper Panorama A4/Letter A6/Photo Paper Album Print mode A4/Letter: Index Print mode A4/letter/A6: Sticker Print mode Photo Stickers: Using the Direct Print Kit Image Dimensions 81 mm...
  • Page 103: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Camera Product type Type Digital still AF camera with LCD monitor 1/3 inch color area CCD (810,000 pixels) LCD monitor 2-inch color LCD monitor (110,000 pixels) Internal memory 4MB (record image data, program memory) Recorded Image Data type JPEG (16 million colors, 24 bit) Image size 1024 x 768 pixels,...
  • Page 104: Functional

    LCD monitor off LCD monitor on 7 seconds 11 seconds Time (seconds) 8 ~ 9 8-pin mini-DIN, RS-232C-compatible special interface for PC, Macintosh and EPSON printers Communications speed: 19.2 Kbps or higher (max 115.2 Kbps) NTSC (NTSC model) PAL (PAL model)
  • Page 105: Power

    Power Sources 4 AA batteries (single-use alkaline (LR6), single-use lithium (FR6), rechargeable Ni-Cd, or rechargeable Ni-MH) Optional AC Adapter (B86703 ) Battery life* LCD monitor off LCD Monitor on Approximately View mode 400 pictures Approximately 30 minutes Playback mode Approximately 90 minutes * AA (LR6) alkaline batteries.
  • Page 106: Optional Pcmcia Adapter

    Optional PCMCIA Adapter Interface PCMCIA PC Card ATA Card slot type Type II Physical Dimensions: Width 54.0 mm Height 85.6 mm Depth 5.0 mm Optional AC Adapter Model EU-18 Output DC 7V / 2.0A Input AC 110/120V, 50/60 Hz Physical Dimensions: Width 50 mm Height...
  • Page 107: For United Kingdom And The Republic Of Ireland Users

    For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your camera in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, Epson (UK) Limited provides a range of customer services and technical support. Note: For customers in the Republic of Ireland, please use the correct dialing codes when dialing the UK telephone numbers listed in the following sections.
  • Page 108: Customer Support

    Support information including troubleshooting tips, switch settings and driver information To use Faxon EPSON, call 01442 227332 using a touch-tone phone. You will be asked to follow a simple routine to register your document request and once you have entered your telephone and fax numbers, Faxon EPSON will fax a copy of the document catalogue to your fax machine.
  • Page 109: For United States Users

    EPSON products Customer relations. For answers to commonly asked questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, call EPSON Sound Advice at (800) 442-2110. You can purchase manuals, accessories, or parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral.
  • Page 110: For Australian Users

    Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach CompuServe’s Epson America Forum. As an owner of an EPSON product, you are eligible for a free introductory CompuServe membership, which entitles you to an introductory credit and your own user ID and password.
  • Page 111: For Hong Kong Users

    The more information you prepare, the faster we can help solve the problem. This information includes the User’s Guide for your EPSON product, type of computer, operating system, application programs, and any other information you feel is required.
  • Page 112: For Singapore Users

    For Singapore Users Contact the telephone and fax numbers below: Phone: (065) 337-7911 Fax: (065) 334-1185 Contacting Customer Support...
  • Page 113 Glossary application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. A Windows file format for storing image data. bps (bits per second) A measure of data transmission speed. default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized.
  • Page 114 Index AC adapter, 83-85 Adjusting camera settings flash, 29, 53 image quality, 28, 53 macro, 30, 53 self timer, 29, 53 special photo formats, 30 Attaching the hand strap, 17 Auto shut-off, 23 setting, 57 BACK button, 20, 58 Batteries handling, 16 installing, 15 checking, 24...
  • Page 115 Direct Print Kit to your camera, 92, 78 using the Direct Print Kit, 95 Index Displaying photos on a television, 34 Display panel, 12, 24 EPSON Direct Print Kit, See Direct Print Kit EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader, 78 EPSON Photo!2 software accessing, 40 installing, 17...
  • Page 116 Inserting a picture by importing, 47 Installing batteries, 15 CompactFlash Cards, 81 Direct Print Kit, 92 EPSON Photo!2 software, 17 EPSON Photo! File Uploader software, 18 optional programs in the camera, 68-69, 78-79 Language menu, 69 Language, setting, 20 LCD monitor brightness, 61...
  • Page 117 Ports DC, 84 serial, 37-38 video, 34 Power saving features LCD monitor, 23 Preview option, EPSON Photo File Uploader, 72-79, 74-75 Printer, See Direct Print Kit Printing images directly from your camera, See Direct Print Kit Index Problems camera, 87...
  • Page 118 Uploading Direct Print Kit, See Direct Print Kit images, 50, 70-75 programs to the camera, 78-79 Uploader utilities EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader, 78-79 EPSON Photo File Uploader, 70-77 Upload Photos button, 50 Upload To Camera menu, 71 Index Viewfinder, 13, 24-25...
  • Page 119 Using this On-line User’s Guide You should view this document with the follow settings on the toolbar: Display bookmarks and the page Make the page fit inside the window Hand tool. The diagram and annotations on this page show the main toolbar buttons and document navigation methods to use when viewing this on-line user’s guide.

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