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Epson PhotoPC 3100Z User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 camera dial timer light flash shutter button lens front view hot shoe viewfinder diopter dial neck strap holder AC adapter video/audio port out port shutter button image quality button flash button self timer button top view USB port camera dial POWER button...

  • Page 3: Bottom View

    camera status status display photo light panel capture light viewfinder microphone speaker print button LCD screen MENU button back view camera control buttons tripod socket neck strap holder zoom controls battery cover battery cover lock bottom view...
  • Page 4 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Software Optional Accessories Using Your Documentation Section 1: Using Your Camera and Taking Pictures Setting Up Your Camera Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3100Z Installing Batteries Battery Options Attaching the Neck Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Using the Camera Case Using the Camera Dial and Turning On...
  • Page 6 Using the Flash Auto Forced Flash Flash Off Red-eye Reduction Slow Synchronized Flash Selecting Color or Black and White Mode Taking Pictures With the Timer Using Programmed Subject Settings Enabling the Confirmation Screen Adding Sound to Pictures Using Instant Playback and Delete Reading the Status Display Panel Checking the Battery Checking the Picture Counter...
  • Page 7 Playing Back Photos Playing Back Pictures One by One Playing Back Multiple Pictures Locking and Unlocking Photos Deleting Pictures Deleting the Currently Displayed Picture Deleting All Pictures Adding Audio Recordings Playing Back Audio Recordings Deleting Audio Recordings Magnifying a Picture Playing Back Video Clips Deleting a Video Clip Viewing Picture Information...
  • Page 8 10 Getting Photos Into Your Computer Copying Files Directly From Your Memory Card 10-1 Transferring Files With Image Expert What To Do if You See an Error Message 11 Getting Your Photos Into Documents Importing Images Into Documents Getting Images With Copy and Paste Using Drag and Drop From an Album (Windows Only) Getting Images With the Camio Viewer...
  • Page 9 Storing the Camera Solving Camera Problems Solving Connection and Software Problems Solving Picture Problems Where To Get Help EPSON Accessories Software Licensing B Optional Accessories Using the Optional AC Adapter Using a Tripod Attaching an Optional Converter Lens or Filter...
  • Page 10 The PhotoPC 3100Z comes with a built-in microphone and speaker that let you add and play back voice messages. You can also capture full-motion video with digital zooming and sound.
  • Page 11 (4.8 megapixels) right inside the camera. You can also capture uncompressed Tiff images for excellent detail. Your PhotoPC 3100Z comes with cables, neck strap, soft case, lens cap, lens adapter, and a 16MB CompactFlash memory card. It also includes a CD-ROM with software and utilities for downloading, uploading, editing, organizing, stitching, and printing your pictures.

  • Page 12: Introduction 3

    Optional Accessories EPSON offers these accessories for the PhotoPC 3100Z: Universal AC adapter (part number B867081) for use with any standard (100 to 240 V) electrical outlet Universal NiMH Power Pak, which includes batteries and charger (part number B818172) NiMH rechargeable batteries (part number B818113) Your camera is also compatible with a range of options that can enhance your shots and store more images.

  • Page 13: Section 1: Using Your Camera And Taking Pictures

    Using Your Camera and Taking Pictures This section includes information about using your EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z to take and play back pictures, adjust camera settings, and capture video clips. It also explains how to use the camera to set up PRINT Image Matching and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) files for printing.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Camera

    Sections in this Chapter: Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3100Z ....1-1 Installing Batteries ......1-2 Attaching the Neck Strap .

  • Page 15: Installing Batteries

    Installing Batteries Before you install (or remove) batteries, make sure the camera is turned off. Hold the camera upside down. Press and hold down the battery cover lock and slide the cover out to open it. battery cover lock Insert four batteries into the compartment, positioning the + and ends as shown below.

  • Page 16: Battery Options

    Battery Options The PhotoPC 3100Z camera includes 4 AA alkaline batteries. It can accept the following battery types: Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries (highly recommended; to order the Universal NiMH Power Pak, see page B-2) Rechargeable AA NiCad batteries Single-use AA lithium batteries (longer life, Energizer...

  • Page 17: Attaching The Neck Strap

    Attaching the Neck Strap Your camera includes a neck strap that attaches to the camera to make it easier to carry. WARNING To avoid damaging the camera or other objects, or injuring people, do not swing the camera about. Keep the strap away from children.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Lens Cap

    After securing the fastener, turn it so that the screw sleeve is covered by the strap, as shown below. Repeat steps 1 through 4 to attach the other end of the strap to the other side of the camera. Attaching the Lens Cap To secure the lens cap to the camera: Pass the end of the string with the shorter loop through the eyelet on the edge of the lens cap.

  • Page 19: Using The Camera Case

    Pass the end of the string with the longer loop through the neck strap’s triangular fastener. Gently pull the lens cap through the string’s longer loop until the string is securely attached to the camera. Push the lens cap onto the camera. It should snap into place.

  • Page 20: Using The Camera Dial And Turning On The Camera

    Using the Camera Dial and Turning On the Camera The camera dial has six settings: three for taking pictures and three for performing other functions, such as setting up your camera or playing photos back on the LCD screen. To turn on the camera, remove the lens cap, then press the button in POWER...

  • Page 21: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Before you use the camera, you need to set its clock. Then the camera will automatically record the date and time for each picture you take. If you remove the batteries for an extended period of time (without connecting the camera to an optional AC adapter), you will need to reset the clock.

  • Page 22: Formatting Your Compactflash Memory Card

    Formatting Your CompactFlash Memory Card Your camera comes with a 16MB memory card preinstalled in the camera. This card stores your photos, video clips, and audio recordings until you transfer them to your computer and delete them. You must format your CompactFlash memory card before you use it to store your images.

  • Page 23: Choosing Your User Mode

    Choosing Your User Mode The PhotoPC 3100Z has three user modes to give you different levels of control over the camera settings. To use more advanced features, such as white balance and exposure adjustment, you must be in Program mode or Manual mode.

  • Page 24: Removing A Compactflash Memory Card

    Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card Make sure the camera is turned off. (Press the button to turn off the camera, if it is on.) CAUTION Never remove a card while the camera is on. Data in the card may be lost or damaged. Place your finger behind the memory card cover latch and pull the cover open.

  • Page 25: Installing A Compactflash Memory Card

    Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card You can purchase additional Type I CompactFlash memory cards from leading suppliers like Lexar Media, Delkin Devices, and SanDisk. See page B-2 for more information. To install a memory card: Make sure the camera is turned off. (Press the button to turn off the camera, if it is on.) CAUTION Never remove a card while the camera is on.

  • Page 26: Taking Pictures

    Using Instant Playback and Delete....2-16 Reading the Status Display Panel ....2-17 aking pictures with the PhotoPC 3100Z is easy and gives you lots of options.
  • Page 27 Wait until the photo capture light stops flashing and remains a steady green. control buttons viewfinder photo capture light menu button Use the camera’s control buttons to change image quality, flash, or other basic settings. (Instructions for changing basic settings start on page 2-7.) To change the programmed subject setting (when the user mode is set to ), or to make changes to...

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures With The Lcd Screen

    Taking Pictures With the LCD Screen The LCD screen lets you see a live preview of what the camera’s lens sees at any moment. You must take pictures with the LCD screen when you want to use the macro or digital zoom features or when you want to make audio recordings to go with your photos.
  • Page 29 The screen looks different if you’re using Full Auto or Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 to change your user mode setting.) NOTE If you’re using batteries, the camera shuts off automatically after a designated period of inactivity. (The default is 30 seconds.
  • Page 30 When the shutter snaps, release the shutter button. If the Confirmation setting is on, you see a confirmation screen. From the confirmation screen, you can: Press the button next to Delete Press the button next to Rec Sound 10-second message into the camera’s microphone. Press the button next to to instantly play back your images.

  • Page 31: Playing Back Images From The View Menu

    Playing Back Images from the View Menu You can play your images back quickly, without turning the camera dial and changing to playback mode. The View menu’s quick playback screen allows you to view your photos, play back audio, and delete individual photos. NOTE See Chapter 6 for additional playback options that you can use in the camera’s Playback menu.

  • Page 32: Setting Resolution

    Setting Resolution The PhotoPC 3100Z has four resolution settings for JPEG images and one resolution setting for uncompressed Tiff images. Press the image quality button on top of the camera image to cycle from one setting to quality button the other. The camera dial...

  • Page 33: Uncompressed Tiff

    Uncompressed Tiff Produces color and black and white images at 2048 1536 pixels with no compression. Your pictures include perfect detail without the distortion that compression may cause. You can use this mode only when you have at least 9.1MB free on your CompactFlash memory card.

  • Page 34: Setting The Image Compression

    Setting the Image Compression You can set the image compression to low compression for higher quality JPEG images, or standard compression to save space on your memory card. Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu. Press the button next to .

  • Page 35: Auto

    When you’re using the Flash Off setting, hold the camera steady or use a tripod to avoid capturing blurry images. If you are taking pictures outdoors in bright light, the camera may reduce the exposure and darken your subject. To brighten your subject without over-exposing the whole picture, you can use the Forced Flash An icon for each setting appears on the status display panel,...

  • Page 36: Selecting Color Or Black And White Mode

    Selecting a Slow Synchronized Flash Setting Turn the camera dial to . You see the SETUP menu. Press the button next to . You see the Shot SETUP Shot SETUP menu: Press the button next to Leading Trailing Press the button under to return to the SETUP BACK menu.

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures With The Timer

    . Then wait until the The camera clicks when the image is captured. The photo capture light on the back of the camera flashes green as the PhotoPC 3100Z processes the image. timer button timer button Taking Pictures 2-12...

  • Page 38: Using Programmed Subject Settings

    Using Programmed Subject Settings The Program user mode provides four programmed settings that let you choose the type of shot you’re taking. The camera automatically assigns the optimum exposure, metering method, and sensitivity for your subject. Normal Appropriate for most photographs. Settings: auto exposure and matrix metering.

  • Page 39: Enabling The Confirmation Screen

    Enabling the Confirmation Screen The confirmation screen shows you a quick view of your picture right after you take it. Then you can add an audio recording, delete the image, or play back your photos instantly. To turn the confirmation screen on or off: Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu.
  • Page 40 NOTE When taking photos, you can only record audio if the LCD screen is turned on and the Confirmation setting is enabled. Audio recordings take up memory on your CompactFlash memory card and reduce the number of photos you can store. To take a picture and add a recording: Make sure the confirmation screen is enabled, as described on page 2-14.

  • Page 41: Using Instant Playback And Delete

    Using Instant Playback and Delete You can instantly play back the photo you just took. You can also instantly delete the image. Make sure the confirmation screen is enabled, as described on page 2-14. Turn the camera dial to . Center the subject on the LCD screen.

  • Page 42: Reading The Status Display Panel

    Reading the Status Display Panel When your camera dial is turned to display panel (on the top of the camera) shows the camera’s current settings and how many additional pictures you can take. sensitivity image quality white balance low battery icon monochrome exposure...

  • Page 43: Checking The Picture Counter

    Checking the Picture Counter The large number in the lower right of the status display panel shows how many additional pictures you can take. This number is determined by the image quality (resolution) and compression settings. Also, if you have any audio and/or video recordings stored on your memory card, the number on the display panel may be greater than the actual number of remaining pictures.

  • Page 44: Capturing Video Clips And Special Shots

    Interval Shooting ....... 3-5 our PhotoPC 3100Z lets you take shots of moving and changing subjects, including video clips and time lapse photos.
  • Page 45 You see a screen like this: To turn the sound on or off, press the button next to the setting. Sound Push the (telephoto) button to zoom in on your subject or the (wide angle) button to zoom out. You see a display with green zoom steps and the current zoom position in yellow.

  • Page 46: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting In this mode, you can capture motion in a series of shots. You can capture up to the following numbers of continuous shots per sequence: forty-seven standard images (two per second), thirteen fine images (two per second), or seven super fine images (one per second).

  • Page 47: Continuous Shooting Using The Timer

    Continuous Shooting Using the Timer You can also combine continuous shooting with the timer to delay automatic capture of a series of images. This allows you to photograph yourself in motion. You can capture up to the following numbers of continuous shots per sequence: forty- seven standard images (two per second), thirteen fine images (two per second), or seven super fine images (one per second).

  • Page 48: Interval Shooting

    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 5 seconds to 24 hours. NOTE You can’t capture HyPict JPEG or uncompressed Tiff images in interval shooting mode.
  • Page 49 Press the buttons next to the up and down arrows to change the highlighted setting, then press the 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 of 24 hours or the minimum interval of 5 seconds (10 seconds if the flash is...

  • Page 50: Framing, Focusing, And Zooming

    Framing, Focusing, and Zooming Sections in this Chapter: Using Digital Zoom ......4-1 Taking Close-Ups With Macro Mode .

  • Page 51: Enabling Digital Zoom

    Enabling Digital Zoom Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu. Press the button next to . You see the Shot SETUP Shot SETUP menu. If the digital zoom setting is set to D-ZOOM Off press the button next to it to change the setting to D-ZOOM On button if you want to turn digital zooming off again.)
  • Page 52 The slider pauses in the middle. If you keep holding down the (telephoto) button, you can keep zooming beyond the midpoint of the slider. Any point beyond the middle of the slider is digital zooming. When you are in digital zoom mode, the line that indicates the zoom position becomes narrower and a...

  • Page 53: Taking Close-Ups With Macro Mode

    Taking Close-Ups With Macro Mode You can use the camera’s macro mode to take pictures of subjects that are as close as 2.36 inches (6 cm). NOTE When you take macro close-ups, you should use a tripod (as described in Appendix B) and disable the flash. Otherwise, your pictures may appear blurry or washed out.

  • Page 54: Adjusting The Focus Manually

    Adjusting the Focus Manually The PhotoPC 3100Z lets you manually select a fixed focus. Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 for details.) Turn the camera dial to If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the...

  • Page 55: Capturing Panoramas

    Capturing Panoramas Your camera lets you capture a series of images that you can stitch together into a single, large panorama. You take overlapping pictures with the camera guiding you, in a pattern like the one shown below. Your panorama can be one or two rows high. When you are done taking photos, you load them onto your computer and stitch them together in the Panorama Stitcher software application included on your CD-ROM.
  • Page 56 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the auto focus and exposure. When the camera locks its settings, the photo capture light stops flashing and you see a green circle on the screen. Press the button all the way down to capture the image. Frame the next image in your panorama.
  • Page 57 Repeat this step for all the images in the second row, making sure you capture the same number of pictures that you took for the first row. Press the button next to when you are done Finish capturing pictures. To capture a tall image, such as a building or a waterfall, turn the camera sideways.

  • Page 58: Adjusting Exposure And Color Settings

    Exposure and Color Tips......5-12 ight is one of the most important considerations for taking great photographs. Good color composition is also invaluable. Your PhotoPC 3100Z gives you complete control over exposure, color, and other lighting condition settings.

  • Page 59: Adjusting Exposure

    (where your subject may be overexposed). With the PhotoPC 3100Z, you can select automatic exposure settings, or you can fine-tune the exposure manually by setting the shutter speed and aperture setting.
  • Page 60 Press the button next to the up arrow to increase the exposure setting, or the button next to the down arrow to decrease it. In Program mode, you can select from nine settings in increments of 0.5, from 2.0 to 2.0 EV. Viewfinder In Manual mode, make sure the exposure setting is Auto Exposure...

  • Page 61: Setting Shutter Speed And Aperture

    Setting Shutter Speed and Aperture Experienced photographers can set the exposure manually by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture settings. NOTE To set either the aperture setting or the shutter speed setting and let your camera automatically determine the other setting, you can use the Aperture Priority settings as described on page 5-5, or the Shutter Priority settings as described on page 5-6.

  • Page 62: Using Aperture Priority Settings

    Using Aperture Priority Settings You may want to select a specific aperture setting for a desired effect. For example, you can set your camera to a higher aperture setting (smaller opening), such as F8, to sharpen your subject and soften the background. The camera then automatically sets the shutter speed based on the lighting conditions.

  • Page 63: Using Shutter Priority Settings

    Using Shutter Priority Settings You may want to select a specific shutter speed setting for a desired effect. For example, you can set your camera to a faster shutter speed, such as 1/500, to capture your subject in motion. You might select a slow shutter speed, such as 4, to capture the stars at night.

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Sensitivity Setting

    Adjusting the Sensitivity Setting With the PhotoPC 3100Z’s high sensitivity settings, you can take pictures of fast-moving subjects, or indoor or low light pictures without a flash. You can set the sensitivity from the camera’s standard ISO equivalent of 100 to an ISO equivalent of 200 or 400.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The White Balance Setting

    Viewfinder LCD Screen Adjusting the White Balance Setting The PhotoPC 3100Z adjusts white balance automatically to ensure color accuracy. However, you may want to change this setting for lighting conditions or for special effects. You can select the following white balance settings:...
  • Page 66 Make sure the camera is set to Program or Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 for instructions.) Turn the camera dial to If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the camera dial set to ), press the MENU the Viewfinder menu.

  • Page 67: Setting The Custom White Balance

    Setting the Custom White Balance Remove the camera’s lens cap and press the button to turn on the camera. Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu. If necessary, change to Program or Manual user mode. Press the button next to to go to the Shot SETUP Shot SETUP menu.

  • Page 68: Changing The Metering Method

    Changing the Metering Method If you’re using Manual mode, your camera lets you choose between matrix metering and spot metering. With matrix metering, the camera automatically samples light from the entire image area and determines the correct exposure. You can use spot metering to choose a point, such as your subject’s face, to determine the exposure.

  • Page 69: Exposure And Color Tips

    Exposure and Color Tips Getting the right lighting in your shots can be challenging. These tips provide suggestions for various conditions. If you are taking pictures in bright sunlight: Reduce the exposure setting. Use a fast shutter speed or smaller aperture setting.
  • Page 70 For photographs taken at night, use slow synchronized flash mode. The leading setting sets off the flash first, then exposes the subject and takes the picture. In this mode, hold the camera still or use a tripod (see Appendix B). The trailing setting flashes at the end of the exposure, allowing you to capture background motion while freezing your subject.

  • Page 71: Playing Back Photos

    Playing Back Photos Sections in this Chapter: Playing Back Pictures One by One ....6-2 Playing Back Multiple Pictures ....6-2 Locking and Unlocking Photos .

  • Page 72: Playing Back Pictures One By One

    Playing Back Pictures One by One To see the last picture you took on the LCD screen, turn the camera dial to and press the button. POWER Press the button next to the right arrow to see the earliest picture taken. Continue pressing the button to view the pictures in order.

  • Page 73: Locking And Unlocking Photos

    When the frame passes the first or last image, the previous or next set of images is displayed. To switch back to displaying one picture at a time, press the button under Locking and Unlocking Photos The lock feature allows you to keep your images from being accidentally deleted.

  • Page 74: Deleting The Currently Displayed Picture

    Deleting the Currently Displayed Picture Set the camera dial to , and press the You see the last picture you took. Press the buttons next to the right and left arrows to scroll to the image you want to delete. NOTE To make choosing images easier, you can display four or nine images at a time by pressing the button under Multi...

  • Page 75: Adding Audio Recordings

    Adding Audio Recordings You can add audio recordings to images stored on your memory card. Turn the camera dial to Press the buttons next to the right and left arrows to move to the photo to which you want to add a recording.

  • Page 76: Playing Back Audio Recordings

    Playing Back Audio Recordings Your camera has a speaker that plays back audio recordings. Set the camera dial to , and press the Press the buttons next to the right and left arrows to move to the photo for which you want to hear a recording.

  • Page 77: Magnifying A Picture

    Press the button under Delete Sound recording. A message appears asking you to confirm the deletion (and warns you if the picture is locked). Press the button next to to delete the sound, or next to cancel. Press the button under twice to return to the BACK main playback menu.

  • Page 78: Playing Back Video Clips

    To exit the screen, press the button under Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips that you capture on your PhotoPC 3100Z. You can play them forward or backward, delete them, and use various playback controls. Turn the camera dial to .
  • Page 79 Press the button next to Play You see your video clip playing in a screen like the following: To slow down the playback, press the button next to . Press it again to go back to normal Change Speed playback speed. Press and hold the button next to the right arrows to fast forward the video (release the button to play), or press and hold the button next to the left arrows to rewind the...

  • Page 80: Deleting A Video Clip

    Deleting a Video Clip Turn the camera dial to . You see the last picture you took on the LCD screen. (If you haven’t taken any photos, you see a gray screen with the following message: There is no image Press the button under MENU CHANGE Press the button next to...

  • Page 81: 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. Turn the camera dial to . Then press the button under MENU CHANGE Press the button under .

  • Page 82: Adjusting Camera Settings

    Adjusting Camera Settings Sections in this Chapter: Setting the Time and Date ......7-1 Setting the Auto Power Off Time ....7-2 Turning Camera Sounds On or Off.

  • Page 83: Setting The Auto Power Off Time

    You see the camera’s date and time settings in the upper right corner of the screen. Press the button next to the time and date to display the following screen. The first item is highlighted in red. Press the buttons next to the up and down arrows to adjust the setting, then press the button under the right arrow to highlight the next item.

  • Page 84: Turning Camera Sounds On Or Off

    Press the button next to the current setting to select a new setting. Press the button under to return to the SETUP BACK menu. NOTE Automatic power off settings are in effect only when you’re using batteries to power the camera. In playback mode, the camera shuts off after 5 minutes.

  • Page 85: Setting The Camera Volume

    Setting the Camera Volume You can change the camera’s volume for playing back audio recordings and alert sounds. Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu. Press the button under . You see Camera SETUP the Camera SETUP menu. Press the button next to to change the Volume...

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Lcd Brightness

    Adjusting the LCD Brightness To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen: Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu. Press the button under . You see Camera SETUP the Camera SETUP menu. Press the buttons next to the up and down arrows to adjust the screen brightness.

  • Page 87: Selecting Images For Printing

    Enabling an Index Print......8-4 our PhotoPC 3100Z includes a new print button feature that lets you select images and determine how many copies of each image you want to print using the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard.

  • Page 88: About The Dpof Standard

    PRINT Image Matching sets the color space and gamma for your printed photos based on the unique qualities of your digital camera. The PRINT Image Matching program in your camera saves a file with print commands designed specifically for your camera’s output. To use this feature, you must have a PRINT Image Matching enabled printer.

  • Page 89: Deselecting All Photos

    Deselecting All Photos Turn the camera dial to and press the button. You see the PRINT IMAGE menu. To deselect all the selected photos, press the button next to All Reset When you see a confirmation screen, press the button next to to deselect all the photos.

  • Page 90: Enabling An Index Print

    Press the button under . You see the ADJUST following menu. Press the buttons next to Brightness and Sharpness to change their settings to Std. (standard), , or High Press the button next to the up arrow to increase the number of copies, or press the button next to the down arrow to decrease the number of copies.

  • Page 91: Section 2: Using Your Camera With Your Computer Or Video Device

    Using Your Camera With Your Computer or Video Device This section includes information about using your EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z camera and software to load your photos onto your computer and work with them. It also explains how to print out your photos, and present your photos on a television, VCR, or other device.

  • Page 92: Installing Software And Connecting

    PhotoPC 3100Z software and connect the camera to your computer. NOTE The PhotoPC 3100Z uses the USB storage class protocol which allows the camera to appear as a drive on your computer. This allows you to transfer your files without additional software.

  • Page 93: Installing The Usb Storage Driver

    Windows 2000, or Mac OS 9.0 through Mac OS 9.1, you don’t need to install the storage driver, go to “Installing Camera Software” on page 9-3. Installing the Driver in Windows 98 Insert the PhotoPC 3100Z CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive. Double-click . Then double-click the My Computer CD-ROM icon.

  • Page 94: Installing The Driver In Mac Os

    Mac OS 8.5.1 Insert the PhotoPC 3100Z CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive. If necessary, double-click the PhotoPC 3100Z CD-ROM icon to open the PhotoPC 3100Z window. Double-click the icon. EPSON From the Install screen, click USB Storage Driver...
  • Page 95 Install Camera Software screen. Click Panorama Stitcher on the screen, if you want to install it. Click EPSON File Converter instructions on the screen, if you want to install it. When you are finished installing software, click then click Restart your computer.

  • Page 96: Installing On A Macintosh

    If you don’t already have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your system, double-click the Acrobat Reader Installer icon (in the PhotoPC 3100Z window) and follow the steps on the screen to install Acrobat Reader. Restart your computer. Installing Software and Connecting 9-5 .

  • Page 97: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Connecting the Camera to Your Computer This section describes how to connect the camera to a USB- compatible PC or Macintosh using the USB cable. Note the following before you start: You can conserve battery life by using the optional AC adapter while the camera is connected to your computer.

  • Page 98: Installing Your Windows 98 Usb Driver

    You may need to insert your Windows 98 system disk during the installation. Insert the PhotoPC 3100Z CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive. At the first screen in the Add New Hardware Wizard,...
  • Page 99 Click . The wizard locates the driver. Next Click to install the driver. Next When installation is complete, click If you see this screen after you complete the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Storage Driver from your CD-ROM, following the steps on page 9-2.

  • Page 100: Reading Your Image Expert User's Guide

    Image Expert User’s Guide To read the manual on a Macintosh, double-click the icon on the PhotoPC 3100Z Expert User’s Guide CD-ROM. You can also copy the manual to your hard drive. When you open a manual in Acrobat Reader, you see a...

  • Page 101: Getting Photos Into Your Computer

    Getting Photos Into Your Computer Sections in this Chapter: Copying Files Directly From Your Memory Card ..10-1 Transferring Files With Image Expert....10-3 hen you’re finished taking pictures, you can connect the camera to your computer and transfer your photos, sound recordings, and video clips.
  • Page 102 NOTE If you installed Image Expert, the Camio Viewer appears when you connect the camera. Click Cancel to close the Camio Viewer. (To disable the Camio Viewer, see your electronic Image Expert User’s Guide.) In Windows, double-click My Computer drive icon for your camera or card. Double-click the drive icon.

  • Page 103: Transferring Files With Image Expert

    In Windows, click , point to Start , and click Expert Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z you see the Image Expert Quick Tour screen, click Close On a Macintosh, open the Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z folder and double-click the...
  • Page 104 In the top left corner of each image preview, you see an icon that shows the file type. The video clip files (QuickTime Movie format) and the icon appears on photos (JPEG or Tiff format). If you recorded audio for a photo, the icon also appears.
  • Page 105 Image Expert automatically creates an album (folder) for your photos 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 (Windows) or (Macintosh) to begin Open transferring your photos.

  • Page 106: What To Do If You See An Error Message

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

  • Page 107: Getting Your Photos Into Documents

    Getting Your Photos Into Documents Sections in this Chapter: Importing Images Into Documents ....11-2 Getting Images With Copy and Paste ....11-3 Using Drag and Drop From an Album (Windows Only).

  • Page 108: Importing Images Into Documents

    Your picture may display poor image quality on the screen after you import it. However, in most cases it will print correctly. To import a PhotoPC 3100Z picture into your document: Start your application. Open the document where you want to use the picture.

  • Page 109: Getting Images With Copy And Paste

    To copy and paste images: In Windows, click Start Programs Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z Expert Quick Tour screen, click Close On a Macintosh, open the Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z folder and double-click the...

  • Page 110: Using Drag And Drop From An Album (Windows Only)

    You see a dialog box like this: Macintosh Locate the album (folder on your drive) you want and double-click it to open it. When a filmstrip of images appears in the Image Expert window, click the picture you want to copy. Click the button or select Copy...

  • Page 111: Getting Images With The Camio Viewer (Windows)

    Click View Pictures from an Existing Album 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 and open the document where you want to use the picture. You should have both the Image Expert album and the document displayed on your screen, as shown: , or...
  • Page 112 NOTE Dragging and dropping an image with the Camio Viewer works only with OLE-2.0-compliant applications running in Windows. First you need to connect the camera to your computer as described on page 9-6. Double-click the camera icon on the right end of your Windows taskbar.

  • Page 113: Dragging And Dropping A Picture Into A Document

    Dragging and Dropping a Picture Into a Document If you chose View images in the Camera Click . Your pictures appear in a strip of thumbnail images: Open the application and document where you want to use the picture. Click the picture you want to use. Hold down the mouse button as you drag the picture to your document.

  • Page 114: Sharing Your Photos On The Internet

    Sharing Your Photos on the Internet You can share your photos with friends and family members on the EPSON PhotoCenter website. You create albums where you can upload and organize your photos. The albums are private; you can decide who is able to access them.

  • Page 115: Printing Your Photos

    Printing a Single Photo Start Image Expert: In Windows, click Start Programs Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z Printing Your Photos 12-1 Image Expert...
  • Page 116 On a Macintosh, open the Image Expert - PhotoPC folder and double-click the 3100Z Click the Open Image button and select your file. The photo opens. Click the Print Layout button. Your photo opens in the Print Layout window. Click the Print Setup button and click (Windows) or (Macintosh) to open your...

  • Page 117: Printing Photos From An Album

    Printing Photos from an Album Start Image Expert: In Windows, click Start Programs Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z On a Macintosh, open the Image Expert - PhotoPC folder and double-click the 3100Z Click the Open Album button and select your album.

  • Page 118: Printing Size Guidelines

    Select a print layout from the list. You can print a single large photo on each page, several small photos per page, or a combination of different sizes. If you want to print only some of the photos in an album, click the Pick Images button.

  • Page 119: Stitching Panoramas

    Importing and Aligning Pictures in Windows Click , point to Start Programs , and click Panorama Stitcher Light EP Stitcher Light EP Click the folder or drive containing your stored images on the left side of the screen. Stitching Panoramas 13-1 EPSON Camera Panorama...
  • Page 120 Thumbnails of your photos appear to the right. Click the images you want to stitch, then click the down arrow to add them. To select multiple images, hold down the key. To remove an image, Ctrl Shift click the up arrow. Use the buttons to move photos to the left or right.

  • Page 121: Importing And Aligning Pictures On A Macintosh

    Importing and Aligning Pictures On a Macintosh Open the folder and double-click Panorama Stitcher Panorama Stitcher Light EP You see the Alignment window (shown below). Select from the File menu. Add Image Click the folder containing your stored files and select the files you want to stitch.
  • Page 122 You see the Stitch window. For a simple stitch (image blending), click the Simple checkbox. Stitch Otherwise, the software will match and adjust features to morph them into a single image. Choose Image Size, Blending, Focal Length, and Background Color settings for your stitch. If you plan to print your image, choose as your Image Size.

  • Page 123: Stitching A Cylinder Panorama

    In Windows, click the Save button to save your image. On a Macintosh, select Save and save your panorama. Stitching a Cylinder Panorama To stitch a cylindrical, 3D virtual reality scene that you can view in the QuickTime VR Player: Click the Stitch button.

  • Page 124: Viewing And Printing Panoramas

    On-line QuickTime Player Help for more information. You can print on special panoramic photo paper or roll paper if your printer supports panoramic or roll paper printing. Visit the EPSON Store on the Internet at Windows www.epsonstore.com support panoramic and roll paper printing.

  • Page 125: Presenting Your Photos

    The EPSON File Converter software allows you to convert any image or presentation slide on your computer to the EPSON Photo file format so you can upload it to your CompactFlash memory card. You can leave images in their actual sizes or convert them to 640 480 pixels. You then upload the converted images by copying them directly to your camera’s memory card.

  • Page 126: Converting Files In Windows

    Converting Files in Windows Click , point to Start Programs , then click EPSON File Converter . You see a screen like the following. Converter Use the lists to locate the folder Drive Folder containing the images you want to upload. Double-click the folder to select it.
  • Page 127 To rearrange the uploading (and display) order, select the image you want to reorder, then click the or Sort arrow. If you want to change your selection, click the button to remove selected files or click the <– button to remove all the files from the <<...

  • Page 128: Converting Files On A Macintosh

    Converting Files on a Macintosh Open the EPSON File Converter double-click the EPSON File Converter EPSON File Converter dialog box opens: Click folder and icon. The Double-click the folder containing the images you want to upload, then select each file you want to upload and...
  • Page 129 The selected images appear in the Selected File List the order they will be uploaded. This determines the sequence in which you can display the images. To rearrange the uploading order, select the image you want to reorder, then click To remove files from this list, select the file(s) and click Remove...

  • Page 130: Uploading Converted Files

    Uploading Converted Files After you have converted your files as described in the previous sections, you can upload them to your camera. If you are connecting via USB, make sure the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, and the camera dial is turned to If you’re transferring files from your memory card, insert the card into the card reader or insert the PC card...

  • Page 131: Converting Presentations

    Windows users can make screen captures from within the EPSON File Converter utility; Macintosh users need to use the standard Macintosh screen capture function. Capturing Windows Screens...
  • Page 132 Specify the key combination you want to use to take your screen captures in the setting box. Click the Hot Key , or checkbox, then select a function CTRL SHIFT key from the list. The default hot key is Click to activate the key combination.

  • Page 133: Capturing Macintosh Screens

    14-2. Then follow the instructions on page 14-6 to upload the screens to the camera. Capturing Macintosh Screens EPSON File Converter for the Macintosh does not have a screen capture feature. However, you can make screen captures using your Macintosh system software, then use EPSON File Converter to convert the screen captures for uploading to your camera.

  • Page 134: Connecting The Camera To A Video Device

    Connecting the Camera to a Video Device You can display your photos, video clips, uploaded images, and sounds on a multimedia projector, television, VCR, or other video output device. NOTE The optional AC adapter is highly recommended while the camera is connected to a video device. See page B-2 for instructions and ordering information.

  • Page 135: Connecting The Camera

    Connecting the Camera Make sure your camera and TV, VCR, or video projector, or other video device is turned off. Open the camera’s connector cover and connect the black end of the video cable to the shown below: Connect the yellow end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN AUDIO IN device.
  • Page 136 You can use the camera’s slide show feature to play your images and sounds automatically (see page 6-11), or play them one at a time using the camera’s navigation buttons. You can use all of the camera’s other playback features to show your presentation (see Chapter 6 for details).

  • Page 137: Section 3: Troubleshooting And Reference

    Troubleshooting and Reference This section includes troubleshooting and maintenance instructions for your EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z, optional accessories available for the camera, specifications, and warranty information. This section includes the following appendices: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Optional Accessories Specifications Notices There is an Index following this section of the book.

  • Page 138: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Where To Get Help ......A-15 Caring for the Camera Your PhotoPC 3100Z requires only basic care. Before you perform any maintenance procedures, be sure to read the safety instructions in Appendix D.

  • Page 139: Cleaning The Camera

    Avoid sudden temperature changes, which can cause moisture to form on the camera and options. Keep the camera and options in a case or bag if you need to move them from a cold environment to a warm one. Allow time for the camera and options to adjust to temperature changes before using them.

  • Page 140: Solving Camera Problems

    Solving Camera Problems Before you call for help, check this list of problems and possible solutions: The camera has no power. The camera may have shut off automatically. If your camera dial is set to , or button to turn the power back on. If your camera dial is set to , or , press any button on the back of...
  • Page 141 You can’t see clearly through the viewfinder. Adjust the view with the diopter dial. Set the diopter with the camera dial turned to for the most accurate adjustment. The camera takes too long to take a picture. You may be pressing the shutter all the way down at once.
  • Page 142 If your external flash isn’t working, make sure your user mode is set to (see Chapter 1) and you have the Manual correct setting in the Shot SETUP menu. Also, make sure the flash is placed on the camera correctly. (See Appendix B.) Your external flash may also need batteries.
  • Page 143 You can’t take certain types of pictures or make all the settings you want. Some of the camera’s settings and features can’t be used at the same time. For example, you can’t use continuous shooting mode and set the image quality to or Tiff) at the same time.

  • Page 144: Solving Connection And Software Problems

    The camera’s LCD screen is displaying the wrong language. You can change the language back in the Language/Signal setup menu. Turn your camera dial to button under the icon. (See page 7-4 for complete instructions on changing the language setting.) When you are in video clip capture mode, the time shown is less than 35 seconds.
  • Page 145 You get a “The Camera Is Not Responding” or similar error message when you’re using your PhotoPC 3100Z software with the camera connected to your computer. Make sure the cable is connected correctly as described in Chapter 9.
  • Page 146 Make sure you’re using an ATA-compatible CompactFlash memory card (Type I). Other cards may not work with PhotoPC 3100Z. If you need help with a card, call the appropriate manufacturer’s number. Some are listed below: Lexar Media, (800) 789-9418...
  • Page 147 CompactFlash memory card in your PC card (PCMCIA) drive, the camera can’t access the images. You have to use the EPSON File Converter to convert your images before you upload them. See Chapter 14 for details. You can’t install software in Windows 2000.

  • Page 148: Solving Picture Problems

    Solving Picture Problems If you’re not satisfied with some of the pictures you get from the PhotoPC 3100Z, you may need to adjust the camera settings. Read the suggestions below. Your pictures display poor image quality on the screen or when you print them out.
  • Page 149 If you have already taken photos, you can use your Image Expert software to adjust their colors. 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, 20 inches to 14 feet away for a wide angle shot (zoomed out) with the flash, and 20 inches to 11 feet away for a telephoto shot (zoomed in) with the...
  • Page 150 Your picture is too dark (underexposed). You may need to use the flash. Make sure the setting is flash off. If you’re using the flash, make sure your subject is within the range of 14 feet for wide angle shots or 11 feet for telephoto shots.
  • Page 151 Part of your picture is missing. Make sure you’re not blocking the lens with your finger, neck strap, clothing, or other object. A horizontal or vertical red line appears on your picture. Red lines are caused by glare. Avoid photographing shiny surfaces that reflect excessive amounts of light into your lens.

  • Page 152: Where To Get Help

    Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance 24 hours a day through the electronic support services and automated telephone services listed in the following table: Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON Support at http://support.epson.com.

  • Page 153: Epson Accessories

    In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral Software Licensing You can install EPSON File Converter and the USB storage driver 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 154: B Optional Accessories

    Photo Printers ....... . . B-8 ou can use a variety of options with the PhotoPC 3100Z to enhance its capabilities and convenience.

  • Page 155: Using The Optional Ac Adapter

    256MB. Using the Optional AC Adapter The universal AC adapter allows you to connect your PhotoPC 3100Z to any standard (110/230 V) outlet. You should use the AC adapter when you are previewing images, Product code transferring images and connecting the camera to your video B867081 device.
  • Page 156 WARNING Use only the AC adapter designed for the PhotoPC 3100Z. Using any other adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or injury. Do not use the AC power cable and the adapter for any purpose other than powering your PhotoPC 3100Z.

  • Page 157: Using A Tripod

    You can also use 49 mm close up lenses and filters. You can order accessory Tiffen lenses and filters from DC Pro Digital Camera Accessories at (800) 522-7835 or (516) 434-8800, or visit www.dcprodirect.com on the Internet. See the brochure that came in your box.

  • Page 158: Attaching An Optional Flash

    You can attach an optional flash unit to the camera to significantly increase the brightness of your images in dark environments. It also works well for portrait photography. EPSON recommends the following external flash (available through photo specialty shops, mail order catalogs, and on the Internet):...

  • Page 159: Using A Pc Card Adapter

    Press the button next to . You see the Shot SETUP Shot SETUP menu. Press the button next to (or the current Trailing flash setting) to change the setting to (external). Ext Flash Turn the camera dial to the setting you want to use to take a picture.

  • Page 160: Installing The Pc Card Adapter

    Installing the PC Card Adapter Insert the memory card all the way into the adapter. Insert the adapter into your computer’s Type II PC card slot. Transferring Photos With the Adapter Once the adapter and card are installed in your computer’s PC card (PCMCIA) slot, you can transfer photos by simply copying them to your hard drive.

  • Page 161: Photo Printers

    Photo Printers To get the best printouts of your photos, use an EPSON Stylus Photo printer. Here are a few suggested printers: EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX This is the ideal printer for digital cameras. It includes a built-in PC Card slot and allows you to print BorderFree™...

  • Page 162: Camera

    Specifications Sections in this Appendix: Camera........C-1 CompactFlash Memory Card .

  • Page 163: Camera

    Power Sources Includes 4 single-use AA alkaline batteries. Also accepts 4 AA batteries (single-use lithium or alkaline, rechargeable NiMH or NiCd) Optional Universal NiMH Power Pak (charger and 4 batteries, B818172) Optional Universal AC adapter (B867081) Battery Life Over 4000 pictures using the viewfinder (when using the Approximately 155 pictures using the LCD included alkaline...
  • Page 164 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 165 Exposure control Programmed auto exposure Exposure value adjustment: –2 to +2 EV, in 9 or 21 steps Manual shutter speed and aperture settings, and shutter-priority and aperture-priority settings Spot metering and matrix metering White balance TTL automatic white balance Fixed white balance (5200K) User-defined white balance Zoom 3 optical zoom...

  • Page 166: Compactflash Memory Card

    CompactFlash Memory Card Density 16MB Physical Dimensions Width 1.7 inches (42.8 mm) Height 1.5 inches (36.8 mm) Depth 0.13 inch (3.3 mm) Approximate Photo Capacity Image Mode Standard compression Standard Fine Super Fine HyPict* Tiff* * For HyPict JPEG images, the compression always remains the same. Tiff images are always uncompressed.

  • Page 167: Optional Nimh Batteries

    Technical Input 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz Output DC 1.2 V/490 mA 4 Charging time 240 minutes maximum (initial charge) 2 1/2 hours average (subsequent charges) Power consumption Approximately 8W Charging temperature 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage temperature 4 to 86 °F ( 20 to 30 °C) Optional NiMH Batteries...

  • Page 168: Minimum System Requirements

    NOTE The included software does not support Mac OS X. If you are using Mac OS X 10.0 or later, check the EPSON website for possible software updates. Connect to the Internet, then go to http://support.epson.com. The included software cannot be used with the Multiple Users function of Mac OS 9.

  • Page 169: Safety Instructions

    Notices Sections in this Appendix: Safety Instructions ......D-1 Declaration of Conformity ......D-3 FCC Compliance Statement.
  • Page 170 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 171: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION of CONFORMITY According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: MS 3-13 3840 Kilroy Airport Way...

  • Page 172: Fcc Compliance Statement

    FCC Compliance Statement FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 173: Warranty

    If repair is required, EPSON will, at its option, repair or replace on an exchange basis the defective unit, without charge for parts or labor. If the product...

  • Page 174: Index

    Index Numerics 360° panoramas, 13-5 to 13-6 AC adapter, Intro-3, 2-17, 7-2, B-2 to B-3, C-6 Accessories, Intro-3, A-16, B-1 to B-8 Acrobat Reader installing, 9-1 to 9-5 using, 9-9 Action photos, 2-13 Adjusting camera settings, 2-7 to 2-14, 7-1 to 7-5 Albums copying from, 11-3 to 11-4 dragging pictures from, 11-4 to 11-5...
  • Page 175 AUDIO IN port on video device, 14-11 Auto flash, 2-10 Automatic exposure value, 5-2 to 5-3 Automatic power off setting, 7-2 to 7-3 waking camera, 2-4 AV Out port, 14-11 Background, lighting, 2-10 to 2-11 Bag, camera, 1-6 Batteries checking, 2-17 handling, 1-3 installing, 1-2 low, A-3...
  • Page 176 Camera alert sounds, 7-3 AV Out port, 14-11 case, 1-6 cleaning, A-2 connecting to computer, 9-6 dial settings, 1-7 features, Intro-1 to Intro-2 flash settings, 2-9 to 2-11 language setting, 7-4 lens, 5-5, A-5 maintenance, A-1 to A-2 microphone, 2-14 POWER button, 1-7 power problems, A-3 safety instructions, D-1 to D-2...
  • Page 177 Close-ups problems, A-12 taking, 4-4 Cloudy conditions, 5-12 Color problems, A-11 tips, 5-12 to 5-13 CompactFlash storage cards, see Memory card Components, camera, 1-1 Computer screens, converting, 14-7 to 14-9 Computer, connecting camera to, 9-6 Conditions bright, 5-12 camera storage, A-2 cloudy, 5-12 fluorescent lighting, 5-13 shady, 5-12...
  • Page 178 Dark conditions, 5-2 LCD screen, A-5 pictures, A-13 Date and time problems, A-6, A-14 setting, 1-8, 7-1 to 7-2 Declaration of Conformity, D-3 Delay, setting, 2-12 Deleting all pictures, 6-4 audio recordings, 6-6 to 6-7 current picture, 6-4 downloaded pictures, 10-5 locked pictures, 6-4 pictures using Confirmation screen, 2-16 pictures using LCD screen, 6-3 to 6-4...
  • Page 179 EPSON accessories, A-16 automated telephone services, A-15 Electronic support services, A-15 help, A-15 to A-16 Store, A-16 World Wide Web site, A-15 Erasing pictures from camera using computer, 10-5 pictures from camera using LCD screen, 6-3 to 6-4 pictures using quick delete, 2-16...
  • Page 180 Focus locking, 2-2, 2-4 problems, A-12 setting, 4-5 viewfinder adjustment, 7-5 Folders, on camera, A-9 Formats EPSON Photo file, 14-1 JPEG, 2-7 Motion JPEG, 3-1 QuickTime Movie, 3-1, A-10 Tiff, 2-8, A-4 Formatting memory card, 1-9 Framing close shots, 4-4...
  • Page 181 Handling batteries, 1-3 camera, A-1 to A-2 Help, EPSON, A-15 to A-16 Hi volume setting, 7-4 Hub, USB, 9-6 Human subjects, 5-13 HyPict digital zoom, 4-3 image quality, 2-7 Image Expert albums, 11-4 to 11-5 Camio Viewer, 11-5 to 11-7...
  • Page 182 Language incorrect, A-7 setting, 7-4 LCD screen brightness, 7-5 deleting pictures, 6-3 to 6-4 magnifying pictures, 6-7 to 6-8 playing back pictures, 6-1 to 6-11 problems, A-5, A-7 specifications, C-3 taking pictures with, 2-3 to 2-5 too dark, A-5 waking from auto shutoff, 2-4 Leading flash setting, 2-10 to 2-11 Lens aperture settings, 5-5...
  • Page 183 Macro mode problems, A-12 using, 4-4 Magnifying pictures, 6-7 to 6-8 Maintenance, A-1 to A-2 Manual focus, 4-5 Manual mode, description, 1-10 Manuals, using, Intro-3, 9-9 Matrix metering, 5-11 Memory card dimensions, C-5 formatting, 1-9 full, A-3 installing, 1-12 problems, A-3, A-7, A-9 to A-10 removing, 1-11 uploading images, 14-6 Menus...
  • Page 184 Neck strap, attaching, 1-4 to 1-5 Night photos, 5-12 NiMH Power Pak, ordering, Intro-3, B-2 Normal subject setting, 2-13 NTSC, 14-10 On and off, powering camera, 1-7 Optical zoom, 2-2, 2-4, 3-2 Options AC adapter, Intro-3, 2-17, B-2 to B-3, C-6 batteries, B-2 battery charger, B-2 converter lenses, B-4...
  • Page 185 Picture counter, 2-18 Pictures black and white, 2-11 blurry, A-12 close-ups, 4-4 converting, 11-2 copying, 11-3 to 11-4 dark, A-13 deleting, 2-16, 6-3 to 6-4, 10-5, 11-6 displaying information, 6-10 distorted on computer, A-11 downloading, 10-1 to 10-5, B-7 drag and drop, 11-4 to 11-5, A-11 importing, 11-2 incorrect captured area, A-14 light, A-13...
  • Page 186 Port AUDIO IN on video device, 14-11 AV Out, 14-11 USB, 9-6 VIDEO IN on video device, 14-11 Portrait subject setting, 2-13 Portraits, 5-13 Power AC adapter, 2-17, C-5, C-6 battery, see Batteries camera specifications, C-2 optional AC adapter, B-2 to B-3 problems, A-3 POWER button, 1-7 Power off, setting, 7-2 to 7-3...
  • Page 187 Problems batteries, A-3, A-3 to A-8 blurry viewfinder, A-4 camera, A-3 to A-7 can’t take picture, A-3 color, A-11 CompactFlash memory card, A-9 to A-10 connection, A-7 to A-8 copy and paste, A-9 dark LCD screen, A-5 date and time, A-14 downloading, A-9 drag and drop, A-8 external flash, A-4...
  • Page 188 RAM, system requirements, C-7 Recordings, audio adding, 2-14 to 2-15, 6-5 converting, 14-2 to 14-5 deleting, 6-6 to 6-7 downloading to computer, 10-1 to 10-5 playing back, 2-16, 6-6 playing in slide show, 6-11 uploading, 14-6 Recordings, video see Video clip Red-eye reduction, 2-10, 5-13 Reflected light, A-14 Remaining pictures, 2-18...
  • Page 189 Settings adjusting, 7-1 to 7-5 alert sounds, 7-3 automatic power off, 7-2 to 7-3 broadcast signal, 14-10 camera dial, 1-7 camera volume, 7-4 color/black and white, 2-11 date and time, 1-8, 7-1 to 7-2 display panel, 2-17 to 2-18 exposure, 5-2 to 5-6 flash, 2-9 to 2-11 focus, 4-5 image quality, 2-7 to 2-8...
  • Page 190 Slide show pausing, 6-11 playing pictures, 6-11 playing sounds, 6-11 restarting, 6-11 rotating pictures, 6-11 stopping, 6-11 Slow shutter, A-4 Slow synchronized flash, 2-10, 5-12 Slow transfer, A-9 Software File Converter, 14-2 to 14-5 Image Expert, 10-3 to 10-6, 11-3 to 11-7, 12-1 to 12-4 included on CD-ROM, Intro-2 installing, 9-1 to 9-5, 9-7 to 9-8 licensing, A-16...
  • Page 191 Storing camera, A-2 Strap, attaching, 1-4 to 1-5 Subject freezing, 2-10 to 2-11 portraits, 5-13 settings, 2-13 Sunlight afternoon, 5-13 bright, 5-12 cloudy conditions, 5-12 morning, 5-13 shady, 5-12 sunrise/sunset, 5-8, 5-12 Super fine image quality, 2-7 Support, A-15 to A-16 S-Video, A-7 System requirements Macintosh, C-7...
  • Page 192 TV, 14-10 to 14-12, A-7 Two-step shutter, 2-2, 2-4 Uncompressed Tiff, 2-8 Underexposed pictures, 5-4, A-13 Unlocking pictures, 6-3 Unpacking the camera, 1-1 Uploading files, 14-6 problems, A-10 camera port, 9-6 connecting cable, 9-6 hub, 9-6 problems, A-8, A-10 storage driver, 9-1 to 9-3, 10-1 to 10-2, 14-6 system requirements, C-7 Windows 98 driver, 9-7 to 9-8 User mode, 1-10...
  • Page 193 Virtual reality scenes, 13-1 Voice recordings adding, 2-14 to 2-15, 6-5 converting, 14-2 to 14-5 deleting, 6-6 to 6-7 downloading to computer, 10-1 to 10-5 in interval shots, 3-6 in video clips, 3-2 playing back, 2-16, 6-6 playing in slideshow, 6-11 uploading, 14-6 Volume, setting, 7-4 VR panoramas, 13-5 to 13-6...

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