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Epson PhotoPC 850Z User Manual

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  • Page 2 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 While some countries’ laws permit limited copying in certain circumstances, those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume. EPSON encourages each user to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using digital cameras and scanners.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction PhotoPC 850Z Features Optional Accessories Setting Up Your Camera and Software Unpacking Your PhotoPC 850Z Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Charging Batteries Installing Batteries Battery Options Attaching the Neck Strap Installing Your Memory Card Setting the Date and Time Formatting Your Memory Card Removing Your Memory Card Choosing Your User Mode...
  • Page 5 Using Quick Playback Deleting Pictures Playing Audio Recordings Setting Up Special Shots Taking Quick Shots Continuous Shooting Continuous Shooting Using the Timer Interval Shooting Using Programmed Subject Settings Framing, Focusing, and Zooming Taking Digital Zoom Pictures Taking Digital Panoramas Taking Close-Ups With Macro Mode Adjusting the Focus Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings Adjusting Exposure...
  • Page 6 Adjusting Camera Settings Setting the Auto Power Off Time Adjusting the LCD Brightness Turning the Camera Alert Sounds On or Off Setting the Camera Volume Setting the Time and Date Setting the Language Setting the Broadcast Signal System Getting Photos Into Your Computer Connecting the Camera Connecting to a Windows PC Connecting to a Macintosh...
  • Page 7 12 Operating the Camera From Your Computer Taking Pictures From Your Computer With Image Expert Using the Self Timer Taking Pictures With EPSON Photo!3 Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer 12-5 Changing Settings With Image Expert Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!3...
  • Page 8 15 Creating DPOF Files for Processing Introduction to the DPOF Standard Making the DPOF File Confirming and Changing the DPOF File Deleting the DPOF File Removing the Print Mark Program Reinstalling the Print Mark Program Reading Error Messages 16 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger Storing the Camera...
  • Page 9 Minimum System Requirements Windows Systems Macintosh Systems C Regulatory Information and Warranty Safety Instructions Declaration of Conformity FCC Compliance Statement Warranty Index viii...
  • Page 10 Introduction our new EPSON PhotoPC 850Z is a high resolution, two megapixel, USB and serial digital camera with 3 optical zoom. It includes three different user modes with three levels of control: a manual mode for expert photographers, a programmed mode that gives you control of your shots and saves time, and a fully automatic point-and-shoot mode for no-fuss photography.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    2.0-inch, low-temperature, poly-silicon TFT color LCD screen that supports instant preview, playback, delete, and power save mode and has a power-saving Solar Assist ™ panel Capability to print directly to several EPSON ink jet printers—without using a computer...
  • Page 12 Direct Print and Print Mark programs on your camera (Direct Print lets you print directly from the camera to a number of EPSON ink jet printers and Print Mark lets you create DPOF files to give to your local photo finishing lab.)

  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories EPSON offers these accessories for the PhotoPC 850Z: Universal AC adapter (B867081) for use with any standard (100 to 240 V) electrical outlet Additional or replacement NiMH rechargeable batteries (B818113) Additional or replacement universal NiMH Power Pak, which includes batteries and charger (B818172) EPSON Image Authentication System (PPC8–IAS)

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Camera And Software

    Setting Up Your Camera and Software efore you can start using your PhotoPC 850Z, you need to charge the batteries. You must also format your CompactFlash memory card and prepare the camera. This chapter describes the following: Unpacking your PhotoPC 850Z Using rechargeable NiMH batteries Attaching the neck strap Installing the CompactFlash memory card...

  • Page 15: Using Rechargeable Nimh Batteries

    1-2 Setting Up Your Camera and Software WARNING Shock hazard. Make sure you use the charger only with EPSON rechargeable NiMH batteries (model EU-24). To avoid the danger of leakage or explosion, do not place any other batteries in the charger.
  • Page 16 Connect the battery charger to its power cord, as shown below. charger light Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. The charger light turns red, indicating that the charger is working. When the batteries are charged, after about two and a half hours, the light goes off.

  • Page 17: Installing Batteries

    Be sure to charge the batteries completely to make them last as long as possible. They can be recharged hundreds of times, so do not dispose of them until they are worn out. NOTE To keep the charger terminals clean, unplug the charger and wipe the terminals with a dry cloth.
  • Page 18 Insert four batteries into the compartment, positioning the + and ends as shown below. Lower the battery cover and slide it in, as shown below. When the battery power is almost out, a low battery icon appears on the camera’s display panel. Be sure to replace all four batteries at the same time.

  • Page 19: Battery Options

    1-6 Setting Up Your Camera and Software Note the following when handling batteries: Use only the EPSON battery charger (Model EU-38) to charge the batteries that came with your camera. Use the batteries that came with your camera only in EPSON digital cameras.

  • Page 20: Attaching The Neck Strap

    Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, or mutilate batteries. Do not get them wet or expose them to fire. When the camera is not used for long periods of time, remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature in a dry location. Store away from the reach of children. To avoid fire or electric shock, do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way.

  • Page 21: Installing Your Memory Card

    To attach the neck strap, follow these steps: Pass one end of the strap through one of the eyelets on the sides of the camera. Pass the strap through the clamp to secure it. Attach the other end of the strap to the eyelet on the other side of the camera in the same way.
  • Page 22 Place your thumb or index finger behind the memory card cover latch and pull the cover open. Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot. Make sure the front of the card is facing the same direction as the front of the camera, and the arrow on the card’s label is pointing in.

  • Page 23: Setting The Date And Time

    As you insert the card, the eject button pops out. Flip the eject button up and close the memory card cover. eject button The camera’s date and time need to be set before you can format the memory card. 1-10 Setting Up Your Camera and Software Setting the Date and Time Before you use the camera, you need to set its clock.
  • Page 24 Follow these steps to set the date and time: Push the camera dial lock in and turn the camera dial You see the clock setting screen with the year highlighted in red. Press the button (next to the up and down arrows) to increase or decrease the number, until the year is correct.

  • Page 25: Formatting Your Memory Card

    Formatting Your Memory Card You should format your card before you use it. Follow these steps: Turn the camera dial to . You see the SETUP menu. Then press the bottom right button (below Memory SETUP ). The Memory Card Format menu appears if a memory card is correctly installed in the camera.

  • Page 26: Choosing Your User Mode

    Flip the eject button down and push it in to release the card. Then pull the card out and close the cover. eject button Choosing Your User Mode The PhotoPC 850Z has three user modes to give you different levels of control over the camera settings. To use the more advanced features, such as white balance and exposure adjustment, you must be in Program mode or Manual mode.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Viewfinder Focus

    Manual This mode is for experienced photographers who want complete control over the camera’s wide array of settings and features. In addition to changing sensitivity and white balance, you can adjust the shutter speed and aperture, choose a spot or matrix metering system, and focus the camera to three feet, ten feet, or infinity.

  • Page 28: Installing Your Software

    You can also upload pictures and presentations to the camera. The CD-ROM has these applications for Windows and Macintosh: Sierra Imaging Image Expert EPSON Photo!3 TWAIN and standalone application and EPSON Photo!3 Program Uploader EPSON Photo File Uploader Installing for Windows You can install the software on your Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 system.
  • Page 29 Click the Install EPSON Photo!3 and Program Uploader button. Follow the instructions on the screen. When you return to the Setup screen, click the Install EPSON Photo File Uploader button. Follow the instructions on the screen. When installation is complete, click Exit .

  • Page 30: Installing On A Macintosh

    Double-click the EPSON Photo File Uploader 3 Install icon and follow the instructions on the screen. Restart your computer. To automatically create preferences for the EPSON Photo File Uploader, start the EPSON Photo!3 program, then close it. You need these preferences to run Photo File Uploader.
  • Page 31 1-18 Setting Up Your Camera and Software...

  • Page 32: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures aking pictures with the PhotoPC 850Z is similar to using a traditional camera. This chapter gives the following basic information for taking pictures: Using the camera dial Reading the status display panel Taking pictures with the viewfinder Taking pictures with the LCD screen Setting image quality Using the flash Taking pictures with the timer...

  • Page 33: Reading The Status Display Panel

    See Chapter 6 for details. Use this setting to print directly from your camera to an EPSON ink jet printer. See Chapter 14. Also use it to create DPOF files with the Print Mark program. See Chapter 15.
  • Page 34 You need to recharge or replace the batteries or use the optional universal AC adapter when you see the low battery icon. Although you may be able to use the camera with low batteries, it needs full battery power to operate reliably. Several factors can affect battery life, including the surrounding temperature and the type of batteries you use.

  • Page 35: Taking Pictures With The Viewfinder

    When you turn the camera’s dial to SEt is displayed. No other information appears in the status display panel. While you make an audio recording, rEc appears in this space. While you take photos using the interval shooting feature, Int appears on the display panel.
  • Page 36 Follow these steps: Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from your subject. (If you want to get closer, use macro mode as described on page 4-4.) Turn the camera dial to and wait until the photo capture light turns green.

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures With The Lcd Screen

    While holding down the shutter button, you can reframe your picture and move your subject off-center if you want. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Hold the camera still until it clicks, then release the shutter button.
  • Page 38 Follow these steps: Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from your subject. (If you want to get closer, use macro mode as described on page 4-4.) Turn the camera dial to to see the View menu. Wait until the camera status light turns green.
  • Page 39 NOTE If you’re using batteries, the camera shuts off automatically after a designated period of inactivity. (The default is 30 seconds. See page 7-1 for instructions on setting the power off interval.) If the image on your LCD screen disappears, press the shutter button to “wake”...
  • Page 40 camera status light microphone press to delete Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. Hold the camera still until it clicks. Then release the shutter button. (You may notice a brief delay between the time you press the shutter button and when the camera clicks.

  • Page 41: Setting Image Quality

    NOTE The LCD screen uses up battery power quickly. If it’s idle for more than the designated power off time, the camera turns off automatically. To turn it back on, press the shutter button, or turn the camera dial to Off and then back to See page 7-1 to change the power off time.

  • Page 42: Fine

    Fine Produces color or black and white images at 1600 1200 pixels, with moderate compression. Your pictures include ample detail, and the CompactFlash card holds approximately 24 pictures without audio recordings. These images are best for 4 6-inch prints. Super Fine Produces color or black and white images at 1600 1200 pixels with low compression.

  • Page 43: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The camera’s built-in flash is effective within the range of 8 inches to 8 feet. Press the flash button to cycle through the five flash settings. flash button Your camera has a hot shoe to attach an optional external flash.

  • Page 44: Slow Synchronized Flash

    Slow Synchronized Flash To light up the background as well as your subject, use the leading slow synchronized flash mode when taking pictures at night. Or, use the trailing slow sycnchronized flash mode for capturing motion. Slow synchronized flash causes the aperture to stay open longer, allowing more light to enter the camera.

  • Page 45: Taking Pictures With The Timer

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

  • Page 46: Taking Color Or Black And White Pictures

    The camera clicks when the image is captured. The status light on the back of the camera flashes green as the PhotoPC 850Z processes the image(s). NOTE To cancel a picture after you’ve pressed the shutter button, press the shutter button again, or press the Taking Color or Black and White Pictures You use the Shot SETUP menu to switch between color and...

  • Page 47: Adding Sound To Pictures

    Press the lower left button to change to B/W (monochrome) or Color . Press the BACK button to return to the SETUP menu. Adding Sound to Pictures Your camera has a built-in microphone that lets you add an audio recording of up to 10 seconds to each photo. You can make a recording immediately after shooting a photo, or add it later.

  • Page 48: Using Quick Playback

    Press the W.B. button (under Rec ) to choose a different setting. You can record a 3, 5, or 10-second message, or turn recording off. Turn the camera dial to . Center the subject on the LCD screen. Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus.
  • Page 49 Follow these steps to play back your images: Turn the camera dial to If you are taking pictures in Full Auto or Program mode, press the top left button (next to the If you are taking pictures in Manual mode, press the bottom right button (under Menu Change ).

  • Page 50: Deleting Pictures

    Deleting Pictures If you have images stored on the camera that you want to delete, follow these steps: Follow steps 1 through 3 in the section above to play back the image you want to delete. When you see the image you want to delete on the screen, press the bottom left button (next to Delete ).
  • Page 51 2-20 Taking Pictures...

  • Page 52: Setting Up Special Shots

    Setting Up Special Shots our PhotoPC 850Z lets you take special shots for varying, changing, and moving subjects. These include: programmed settings for subject-specific shots, quick shots, continuous shots, and shots taken at timed intervals. This chapter explains how to use the special features in the following sections: Taking quick shots Continous shooting...

  • Page 53: Continuous Shooting

    Follow these steps to use quick shot mode: Turn the camera dial to . You see the SETUP menu. ( Normal Shot appears as the default setting.) Press the button (next to Normal Shot ) to select Quick Shot . Turn the camera dial to camera status light turns green.

  • Page 54: Continuous Shooting Using The Timer

    Turn the camera dial to . Wait until the camera status light turns green. You see a preview of your picture on the LCD screen, with a red frame around it. CONTINUOUS appears on the screen. Center your subject in the red frame. Press and hold the shutter button all the way down.

  • Page 55: Interval Shooting

    You see a preview of your picture on the LCD screen, with a red frame around it. CONTINUOUS appears on the screen. Center your subject in the red frame. Press the timer button. The timer icon appears on the status display panel to indicate that the timer is enabled.
  • Page 56 NOTE When you’re adding audio recordings or taking pictures with HyPict image quality, the shortest time interval available is 20 seconds. Follow these steps to use the time lapse feature: Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod. (See page A-3 for information on attaching the camera to a tripod.) Turn the camera dial to...

  • Page 57: Using Programmed Subject Settings

    NOTE You can also choose the maximum interval (24 hours) by pressing the top button (next to Max Interval ), or the minimum interval (10 seconds) by pressing the bottom button (next to Min Interval ). Press the shutter button to take the first picture. The camera turns off automatically after you take the first picture, then turns on again after the selected interval to take the next photo.
  • Page 58 Landscape Recommended for landscapes or scenery. Uses the following settings: matrix metering, aperture set to f/8.0. (The aperture automatically changes to f/2.4 when the subject is dim.) Follow these steps to use programmed subject settings: Set the camera to Program user mode. (See page 1-13 for instructions.) Turn the camera dial to .
  • Page 59 3-8 Setting Up Special Shots...

  • Page 60: Framing, Focusing, And Zooming

    Framing, Focusing, and Zooming our camera has great shot-capturing capabilities that allow you to get the exact image you want. You can use the 2 digital zoom, frame your images as panoramas, or focus in on close objects with macro mode. You can also manually focus the camera.
  • Page 61 Follow these steps to take digital zoom pictures: Turn the camera dial to . You see the View menu: NOTE This example shows the View menu when the user mode is set to Full Auto . Depending on the user mode setting, your View menu may look different.

  • Page 62: Taking Digital Panoramas

    NOTE Since the digital zoom mode crops the image and magnifies it, it’s best to print the image in a smaller format such as 2 good size for photo identification cards. Taking Digital Panoramas Images in the panorama format are long and narrow, although they are not captured at a wider angle than normal images.

  • Page 63: Taking Close-Ups With Macro Mode

    Press the bottom left button (next to the current setting) to cycle through the frame settings ( Normal Frame , Macro , and Panorama ). For a few seconds, the word PANORAMA appears on the LCD screen, and a black frame appears around the previewed image.

  • Page 64: Adjusting The Focus

    NOTE This View menu illustrates what you see if your user mode is set to Full Auto . Your View menu will look different if the user mode is set to Program or Manual . Press the bottom left button (next to the current frame setting).
  • Page 65 Turn the camera dial to If you want to use the macro feature or take panoramas, press the button next to Normal Frame until Macro or Panorama appears in the center of the screen. Press the bottom right button (under Menu Change ) until the following screen appears: focus setting Press the...

  • Page 66: Adjusting Exposure And Color Settings

    Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings ight is one of the most important considerations for taking great photographs. Good color composition is also invaluable. Your PhotoPC 850Z gives you complete control over exposure, color, and other lighting condition settings. See the following sections to change your settings: Adjusting exposure Adjusting the sensitivity setting Adjusting the white balance setting...

  • Page 67: Changing The Automatic Exposure Value

    of an object against a bright background, such as sand or snow on a sunny day. Similarly, you may want to decrease it if you want to darken the picture, or if you’re taking pictures against a dark background. With the PhotoPC 850Z, you can select automatic exposure settings, or you can fine-tune the exposure manually by setting the shutter speed and aperture setting.

  • Page 68: Setting Shutter Speed And Aperture

    In Program mode, you can select from nine settings in increments of 0.5, from 2.0 to 2.0 EV (Exposure Value). exposure setting In Manual mode, you can choose from 21 settings in increments of 0.2, from 2.0 to 2.0 EV. set exposure mode to Auto adjust predefined...

  • Page 69: Using Aperture Priority And Shutter Priority Settings

    Press the top left button (next to Auto Exposure ) to change the exposure mode to Manual . set exposure mode to Manual set shutter speed set aperture Press the button (next to the up arrow) to increase shutter speed, or the button (next to the down arrow) to decrease it.
  • Page 70 Press the top left button (next to Auto Exposure ) to change the exposure mode to Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority . set exposure mode set aperture or shutter speed If you are using Shutter Priority, press the W.B. button (under the right arrow) to increase shutter speed, or the ISO button (under the left arrow) to decrease it.

  • Page 71: Adjusting The Sensitivity Setting

    Adjusting the Sensitivity Setting With the PhotoPC 850Z’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 72 If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the camera dial set to ), press the ISO button on the back of the camera to cycle through the three sensitivity settings. ISO button The arrow icons in the upper left corner of the status display panel indicate the sensitivity setting.

  • Page 73: Adjusting The White Balance Setting

    If user mode is set to Manual, press the bottom right button (under Menu Change ). You see the following screen. Press the ISO button to change the sensitivity setting. sensitivity setting Adjusting the White Balance Setting Although the PhotoPC 850Z adjusts white balance for you automatically to ensure color accuracy, you may sometimes want to change this setting for special effects or lighting conditions.
  • Page 74 If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the camera dial set to ), press the W.B. button on the back of the camera to cycle through the three settings. W.B. button The setting, which appears in the status display panel next to the W.B.

  • Page 75: Setting The Custom White Balance

    If user mode is set to Manual, press the bottom right button (under Menu Change ). You see the following screen. Press the W.B. button to select FIX or CUSTOM , then press the bottom right button (under BACK ) to save your setting. white balance setting 5-10 Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings Setting the Custom White Balance...

  • Page 76: Changing The Metering Method

    The camera’s lens moves out. You see a message with a framed area that the camera’s lens uses to set the white balance. Focus the camera on a piece of white paper, or some other object to set the white balance by, and press the shutter button to save the setting.

  • Page 77: Exposure And Color Tips

    Hold down the bottom right button (under Menu Change ). You see the following screen. The current metering setting is in the lower left corner. metering setting Press the bottom left button (next to Metering ) to change the setting to spot or matrix When you take a picture, make sure the center of the camera’s lens is focused on the area by which you want it to...
  • Page 78 If there is complete cloud cover, avoid taking landscape photos. Portraits and closer shots are better choices under cloudy conditions. If you are capturing a sunset or sunrise: Use the fixed white balance setting. Adjust exposure settings for different effects. Take several shots at different times to capture the changing colors.
  • Page 79 If you are taking portrait photos: Try using spot metering. Make sure you center your subject when you lock the exposure with the two-step shutter. Then you can move the subject off-center while you are holding the shutter button down. (See Chapter 2 for details on using the two-step shutter.) Try using the Portrait setting in Program mode (see Chapter 3).

  • Page 80: Playing Back Photos

    Playing Back Photos NOTE You can also use some of the playback functions while taking pictures with the LCD screen (see page 2-17). he LCD screen lets you play back your pictures one- by-one or in groups of four or nine. You can magnify or delete selected pictures and customize playback features.

  • Page 81: Playing Back Pictures One By One

    Playing Back Pictures One by One When you set the camera dial to , you see the last picture you took on the LCD screen: Press the button (next to the right arrow) to display the earliest picture taken. Continue pressing the view your pictures in order.

  • Page 82: Deleting Pictures

    If you want to display nine pictures as once, press the ISO button (under 1x9 ) again. Press the buttons to move the white selection frame through the images on screen, or hold one of these buttons down to move through the images quickly. When the frame passes the first or last image of the current group, the previous or next three images are displayed in the group.

  • Page 83: Deleting All Pictures

    Press the bottom left button (next to Delete ). A confirmation message appears. Press the top left button (next to Yes ) to delete the image, or the bottom right button (next to No ) to cancel. NOTE If you try to delete a locked image , you see a warning message.

  • Page 84: Deleting Selected Pictures

    Deleting Selected Pictures You can select two or more images and then delete them all at once. Make sure the camera dial is set to these steps: Press the ISO button (under Multi ) once to display four pictures on the screen, or twice to display nine. A white frame appears around one of the pictures.

  • Page 85: Locking Pictures

    After you’ve finished selecting images, press the ISO button (under Delete ) to delete them. A confirmation message appears. Press the top left button (next to Yes ) to delete the selected images, or the bottom right button (under No ) to cancel. NOTE If any images are locked, you see a message asking if you want to delete them (instead of the message from step 3).
  • Page 86 Do one of the following: If you want to lock all images, press the top left button (next to Select All ). (If you change your mind, press the same button [ Release All ] to deselect all images.) If you want to lock just one or some of the images, press the button (next to the right and left arrows) to move the frame to an image you want to...

  • Page 87: Unlocking Pictures

    A padlock icon appears in the upper right corner of each locked image. Press the bottom right button (under BACK ) to save your settings. Unlocking Pictures After you have locked some of your pictures, you can unlock selected pictures or all the pictures in the camera. Make sure the camera dial is set to steps: Repeat steps 1 through 3 of “Locking Pictures”...

  • Page 88: Adding Audio Recordings

    Adding Audio Recordings You can add audio recordings to images stored on your memory card. Follow these steps to add a recording to an existing image: Turn the camera dial to to select playback mode. Press the or button (next to the right and left arrows) to move to the photo to which you want to add a recording.

  • Page 89: Playing Back Recordings

    NOTE If an image is locked, you see a warning message. Press the bottom left button (next to Release ) to unlock the image. Then press the top left button (next to Yes ) when you are ready to record a message. Or, press the bottom right button (under BACK ) to return to playback mode.

  • Page 90: Deleting Audio Recordings

    Press the top left button (next to Sound ). Press the W.B. button (under Sound Play ). If you want to stop the playback, press the W.B. button again. Deleting Audio Recordings You can also delete audio recordings that you’ve added to the pictures on your memory card.

  • Page 91: Magnifying A Picture

    Magnifying a Picture You can zoom in to enlarge a portion of your image on the LCD screen and view it in greater detail. Then you can use the camera’s buttons to scroll the image and display another section (up to nine sections for regular images and three sections for panoramic images).

  • Page 92: Viewing Picture Information

    A magnified view of the center section of the picture appears. An icon in the top right corner of the screen indicates which section of the image is currently displayed. To view different sections of the magnified image, press the and buttons (next to the up and down arrows) to move up or down, or the ISO and W.B.

  • Page 93: Playing Your Pictures As A Slide Show

    Press the W.B. button (under INFO ) to display information for the currently selected image. Press the bottom right button (under BACK ) twice to return to the main playback screen. Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show You can use the LCD screen to play back your pictures in a continuous “slide show.”...

  • Page 94: Playing Sounds With Your Slide Show

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

  • Page 95: Excluding Pictures From A Slide Show

    Excluding Pictures From a Slide Show All pictures saved in your camera’s memory card are automatically included in the slide show. To exclude any pictures from the slide show, follow these steps: Turn the camera dial to . Then press the bottom right button (under Menu Change ).

  • Page 96: Rotating Pictures In A Slide Show

    The number that normally appears in the top right corner of each slide show image disappears for excluded photos. NOTE If you change your mind, move the white frame to the picture you want to include again and press the bottom left button (next to Select ).

  • Page 97: Playing Back Pictures On Tv

    Press the button (next to Slide Select ) to display the slide selection screen: Press the or button (next to the right and left arrows) to frame the image you want to rotate. NOTE To make it easier to view your picture, press the to display multiple images, then use the select an image.
  • Page 98 Follow these steps to play back your pictures on TV: Make sure the camera and TV (and VCR) are turned off. Open the camera’s connector cover and connect the black end of the video cable to the AV OUT port, as shown.
  • Page 99 NOTE The LCD screen is blank when the camera is connected to a When you’re done playing back pictures, switch back the video mode, if necessary. Turn your camera dial to Off and turn off the TV (and VCR). Then disconnect the cables.

  • Page 100: Adjusting Camera Settings

    Adjusting Camera Settings our camera has many options that you can change to configure the camera to work exactly the way you want. This chapter describes the following: Setting the auto power off time Adjusting the LCD brightness Turning the camera alert sounds on or off Setting the camera volume Setting the time and date Setting the language...
  • Page 101 Follow these steps to change the power off interval: Push the camera dial lock in and turn the dial to see the SETUP menu: 7-2 Adjusting Camera Settings Press the ISO button (below Camera SETUP ) to go to the Camera SETUP menu. The current power off .

  • Page 102: Adjusting The Lcd Brightness

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

  • Page 103: Setting The Camera Volume

    Press the bottom right button (under BACK ) to return to the SETUP menu. Setting the Camera Volume You can change the camera’s volume for playing back audio recordings and alert sounds. Follow these steps: Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu.

  • Page 104: Setting The Language

    Press the top left button (next to the setting) to display the following screen. The month is highlighted in red. Press the button (next to the up and down arrows) to adjust the setting, then press the W.B. button (under the right arrow) to highlight the day. Repeat step 3 for each item you want to change.

  • Page 105: Setting The Broadcast Signal System

    If necessary, press the W.B. , ISO , or buttons (under and next to the arrows) to highlight English . Press the bottom left button (next to SET ) to save the setting and return to the SETUP menu. To return to the SETUP menu without changing the setting, press the bottom right button (under BACK ).

  • Page 106: Getting Photos Into Your Computer

    Getting Photos Into Your Computer hen you’re finished taking pictures, you can connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images. Then you can use the pictures on your Web site, in presentations, or in just about anything you create on your computer.

  • Page 107: Connecting To A Windows Pc

    Connecting to a Windows PC Follow these steps to connect the camera to your Windows 95, 98, or NT system with the included serial cable: Locate the Windows serial cable that came with the camera, then turn off the camera and your computer. Locate a serial port on the back of your computer.

  • Page 108: Connecting To A Macintosh

    Turn on the camera by turning the camera dial to then turn on your computer system. NOTE If you have problems connecting to the COM port you have selected, check your computer’s COM port configuration and try again. If your computer has a high-speed serial board, you may be able to transfer your pictures at the rate of 230.4KB per second.

  • Page 109: Connecting The Camera With The Usb Cable

    Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Carefully insert the connector on the other end of the cable into the camera’s interface port. NOTE To disconnect the cable from the camera, squeeze and hold the two connector lock buttons on the sides of the connector while you pull the cable out.
  • Page 110 Follow these steps to connect the camera to your system using the USB cable: Locate the USB cable that came with the camera, then turn off the camera and your computer. Plug the connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your computer, or into a port on a USB hub.

  • Page 111: Transferring Photos And Audio Files

    Transferring Photos and Audio Files The PhotoPC 850Z provides several different ways to transfer your pictures from the camera’s memory card to your computer. The simplest method is to use the Image Expert software that came with your camera. This lets you view small thumbnail images of your pictures, and then quickly transfer them to an album (folder) on your hard disk drive.
  • Page 112 click to start transferring your photos Click the button to transfer all the images to your hard drive. To transfer a single image, select it, then click the button. NOTE To select more than one image, hold down the Ctrl key while you click.
  • Page 113 Image Expert will automatically create an album (folder) for your pictures with the current date as its name. You can type your own name for the album if you want, or choose an existing album. Click Open (or OK on a Macintosh) to begin transferring your pictures.

  • Page 114: What To Do If You See An Error Message

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

  • Page 115: Getting Images Into Twain- Compliant Applications

    Acquire or Select Source . Some applications let you download only one photo at a time. For your TWAIN source, choose EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1 (Windows), or Photo!3 Ver.1 (Macintosh). For Windows, choose Import , then TWAIN_32 from the File menu.
  • Page 116 After transferring, click Erase Photos if you want to remove the picture(s) from your camera. If necessary, click Close to exit the EPSON Photo!3 screen and return to your application. You see the picture or pictures in the work area.

  • Page 117: Getting Images That You Can Import

    JPEG format, you have to convert the files one by one. Or you can use the export feature of EPSON Photo!3 to automatically convert the files as you transfer them. Follow these steps to export and convert your pictures with EPSON Photo!3: Start your EPSON Photo!3 software.
  • Page 118 JPEG Bitmap (BMP) Click Save . Your pictures are transferred one by one. NOTE click to You cannot open exported photos in EPSON Photo!3. Use transfer Image Expert to view and edit the exported images. “export” photos Click Erase Photos if you want to remove the pictures from your camera.

  • Page 119: What To Do If The Camera Is Not Responding

    For instructions, see page 9-2. 8-14 Getting Photos Into Your Computer What To Do If the Camera Is Not Responding When you try to acquire pictures from the camera or start the EPSON Photo!3 application, you may see a screen like the following:...
  • Page 120 5. Select another port if necessary. In most cases, it’s best to leave the Port setting at Auto because EPSON Photo!3 can detect the camera connection automatically. If you have a serial device connected to one port and an internal modem on the other, you can try COM3 or COM4.
  • Page 121 8-16 Getting Photos Into Your Computer...

  • Page 122: Getting Your Photos Into Documents

    Getting Your Photos Into Documents hotoPC 850Z provides several methods for getting your pictures into presentations, letters, and other projects. You can drag and drop a picture from an Image Expert album into a document or presentation. You can also import an image into your application, or copy and paste it.

  • Page 123: Importing Images Into Documents

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

  • Page 124: Getting Images With Copy And Paste

    Click OK (or Insert , Import , or whatever command your application uses) to insert your picture. The picture appears in your document. NOTE In some applications, you can add a frame around the picture if you want to move it around on the page or resize it. In other applications, you create a frame first and then place the picture in it.

  • Page 125: Using Drag And Drop From An Album (Windows Only)

    You see a dialog box like the following: Locate the album you want and double-click it to open it. When a filmstrip of album images appears in the Image Expert window, click the picture you want to copy. Click the Copy button or select Copy from the Image Expert Edit menu.
  • Page 126 Follow these steps: Start Image Expert as described on page 8-6. Click View Pictures from an Existing Album , or click the Open Album button from the Image Expert screen. Locate the album you want and double-click it to open it. Start your word processor or other application.

  • Page 127: Getting Images With The Camio Viewer (Windows)

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

  • Page 128: Dragging And Dropping A Picture Into A Document

    Choose one of the following options: View images in the Camera Displays a filmstrip of your pictures. You can then select an image to drag and drop into a document or presentation. (The image will be embedded in your document, and will not be available as a separate file.) Copy all images from the Camera to the Computer...

  • Page 129: Transferring Images Before Placing Them

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

  • Page 130: Working With Photos And Albums

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

  • Page 131: Organizing Image Expert Albums

    Organizing Image Expert Albums Image Expert albums provide a convenient way to organize your pictures. Here are some of the things you can do: Organize pictures in albums Rename a picture View picture information Copying and Moving Pictures in Albums Although Image Expert initially sorts your pictures by date, you can easily drag and drop images between albums to organize them by subject matter or in any way you want.

  • Page 132: Renaming A Picture

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

  • Page 133: Printing An Image Or Album

    Click the Camera Settings tab to display the following information: Click another image to view its information, or close the Properties box. Printing an Image or Album Image Expert offers many choices for printing an individual picture or album with titles, labels, or any text you want to add.

  • Page 134: Choosing The Layout Style

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

  • Page 135: Adding Text

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

  • Page 136: Choosing Album Images

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

  • Page 137: Adding Audio To An Image

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

  • Page 138: Playing Back Sounds

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

  • Page 139: Editing Sounds

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

  • Page 140: Displaying Albums As Slide Shows

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

  • Page 141: Using An Album As A Screen Saver

    To play the slide show only once, click Continuous Repeat to deselect it. To hide the titles of your pictures, click Show Titles to deselect it. To turn off the fades and dissolves that play between pictures, click Show Transition Effects to deselect it.

  • Page 142: Copying To Diskette Or Zip Disk

    Choose Set As Wallpaper from the File menu. The following dialog box appears: click to remove existing wallpaper Choose Center to place your picture in the middle of the screen or Tile to fill the screen with copies of your picture.

  • Page 143: Viewing The Pictures On Diskette Or Zip Disk

    Select Save To Floppy from the File menu. You see the following dialog box: Make sure your diskette drive or Zip drive letter appears in the Copy images to box. To include a slide show player to view the pictures, make sure Include Slide Show Player is checked.

  • Page 144: Sending Pictures And Sound By E-Mail

    Sending Pictures and Sound by E-mail If you’re using Windows and your e-mail application complies with the MAPI (messaging application programming interface) standard, you can send a picture directly from Image Expert. For example, you can use Inbox or Microsoft Exchange. You need to set up Microsoft Exchange to work with your Internet service.
  • Page 145 Click OK . Your e-mail application opens, and the image(s) you selected appear as attachments. Type the e-mail address where you’re sending the picture(s). You can also type in a subject heading and message if you want. When your e-mail is ready, click whatever button your application uses to send.

  • Page 146: Editing Images

    35 . Editing Images photograph with “Invert” special effect ou can edit your images to enhance their appearance, crop, rotate, and resize them, or create special effects. This chapter describes the following Image Expert features: Viewing and selecting images Applying Quick Fix Correcting an image Cropping an image Resizing an image...

  • Page 147: Viewing And Selecting Images

    Viewing and Selecting Images When your image is displayed in an album, you can rotate it or do a quick fix. However, to use any other editing features, you need to open the image by double-clicking it or selecting Open Image from the File menu. Before you edit your image, you may want to use the Zoom and selection tools on the left side of your screen.

  • Page 148: Applying Quick Fix

    Applying Quick Fix The easiest way to improve your image is to have Image Expert automatically “correct” it with the Quick Fix command. Follow these steps: Double-click your image to open it in the Image Expert window. Click the Quick Fix tool or select Quick Fix from the Image menu.
  • Page 149 Click the tabs at the top of the screen to make these kinds of corrections: Contrast and Brightness For adjusting the amount of light in your image and the difference between light and dark areas. Color For correcting color casts and adjusting the balance of cyan (blue), magenta (red), and yellow;...

  • Page 150: Cropping An Image

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

  • Page 151: Rotating An Image

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

  • Page 152: Flipping An Image

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

  • Page 153: Applying Special Effects

    Applying Special Effects To transform or distort your images in interesting ways, follow these steps: Open your image in the Image Expert window, then choose Effects from the Image menu. You see a dialog box like the following: 11-8 Editing Images Click the tabs at the top of the screen to add these effects: Ripples...

  • Page 154: Changing The Number Of Colors

    Each dialog box tab includes sliders for applying the effect. Slide the indicator to the right to increase the distortion. You can combine several filters for even more unusual effects. The preview window shows your image with the original view on the left and the distorted image on the right. If you want to adjust the division between the original and filtered image, click and drag the triangle below the image.
  • Page 155 11-10 Editing Images...

  • Page 156: Operating The Camera From Your Computer

    Taking pictures from your computer Adjusting camera settings from your computer NOTE You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo!3 to take pictures from your computer, adjust camera settings, and transfer images. PhotoPC 850Z allows you to choose the application that best meets your needs and preferences.
  • Page 157 Follow these steps to take pictures from your computer: Connect the camera to your computer as described in Chapter 8. Position the camera facing the subject. Using a tripod will give you the most control when setting up your shots. See page A-3 for instructions. Turn on your computer, then turn the camera dial to either Start Image Expert as described on page 8-6.

  • Page 158: Using The Self Timer

    You can click the Flash and Resolution buttons on the screen to adjust these settings just as you would by using the buttons on the camera. For more information about the flash and resolution (image quality) settings, see Chapter 2. NOTE When the camera is connected to your computer, you can’t use any of the control buttons or the shutter button on the...

  • Page 159: Taking Pictures With Epson Photo!3

    Turn on both your camera and your computer, then open the camera lens. Make sure the camera dial is set Start EPSON Photo!3. (Click Start , and then point to Programs , EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1 , EPSON Photo!3 Ver 1 .) 12-4 Operating the Camera From Your Computer Click the Controls tab.

  • Page 160: Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer

    To change the setting back to INT so you can use the camera’s built-in flash, see page A-5. Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo!3 to change the following camera settings: Time Date...
  • Page 161 Start Image Expert, then select Properties from the Camera menu. The Camera Properties menu appears: Enter a new Description of the camera to change the default. This might be useful if you have more than one camera and you want to record its description in your picture data.

  • Page 162: Changing Settings With Epson Photo!3

    Click OK to save your settings and exit the Connection dialog box. Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!3 You can also change settings in EPSON Photo!3 while you’re viewing pictures in the camera. Follow these steps: Connect the camera to your computer as described in Chapter 8.
  • Page 163 Select another port if you want to change your connection. In most cases, it’s best to leave the Port setting at Auto because EPSON Photo!3 can detect the camera connection automatically. Select a different communication speed. EPSON Photo!3 automatically chooses the fastest speed that works with your system.

  • Page 164: Using Your Camera For Presentations

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

  • Page 165: Uploading Images From Your Windows Pc

    13-2 Using Your Camera for Presentations NOTE If you want to upload images from a network drive, you may need to map the drive before opening the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 software. See your Windows documentation for more information. check this box for helpful information...
  • Page 166 Select the format of the images you want to upload from the Files Type list. Select the images you want to upload in the File Name list. Then click the –> button. If you want to upload all the images in the list at once, click the >> button. As you select files, they appear in the Selected Files List in the order they will be uploaded.
  • Page 167 13-4 Using Your Camera for Presentations Depending on the number of images, you may have to wait a minute or so for EPSON Photo!3 to open. Click Select All to select all the images, or select individual images by clicking the thumbnails in the image selection window.

  • Page 168: Uploading Images From Your Macintosh

    NOTE Only one application at a time can access the camera. Make sure neither EPSON Photo!3 nor Image Expert are running. Click Add . The Select Files dialog box appears. Double-click the folder containing the images you want to upload, then select each file you want to upload and click Select .
  • Page 169 If you want to preview a selected image and confirm its size, click the Preview checkbox. It takes a few seconds longer to select images with previews displayed. check here for helpful information 13-6 Using Your Camera for Presentations When you finish selecting image files, click Done to close the Select Files dialog box.
  • Page 170 Delete Sound button to remove it. Click Upload . A window opens to show you the progress of the file conversion. Then EPSON Photo!3 opens and displays the images you selected: Click Select All to select all the images, or select individual images by clicking the thumbnails in the image selection window.

  • Page 171: Converting Presentations

    . Then follow these steps: Start the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 program. Click Start , point to Programs , EPSON Photo File Uploader3 Ver.1 , then click EPSON Photo File Uploader3 . You see the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 window.
  • Page 172 Use the Drive and Folder lists to select the folder where you want to save the screen capture. To create a new folder for the images, click the New Folder button. Specify the key combination you want to use for screen captures in the Hot Key setting box.

  • Page 173: Capturing Macintosh Screens

    Presentations using large fonts (at least 18 point) work best. Capturing Macintosh Screens EPSON Photo File Uploader3 for the Macintosh does not have a screen capture feature. However, you can make screen captures using your Macintosh system software, then use EPSON Photo File Uploader3 to upload the screen captures to your camera’s memory card.

  • Page 174: Projecting Your Presentation

    When you’re finished, close your application. To upload your screen shots to the camera, click the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 window to make it active, then follow the uploading instructions starting with step 3 on page 13-5.
  • Page 175 Connect the yellow end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN port and the white end of the cable to the AUDIO IN port on the TV or projector. Turn on the TV or video projector and switch it to video mode.

  • Page 176: Printing Directly From The Camera

    Printing Directly From the Camera our PhotoPC 850Z camera lets you print your pictures directly to any of several EPSON Stylus ink jet printers, without using a computer. You can choose from a number of layout options, select the type and size of the paper you want to use, and print using optional filters and print modes.

  • Page 177: Connecting The Camera To The Printer

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

  • Page 178: Starting Direct Print

    Align the connector on the square end of the serial cable and the camera’s serial port. Then insert the connector. NOTE To disconnect the cable from the camera, squeeze and hold the two connector lock buttons on the sides of the connector while you pull the cable out.

  • Page 179: Printing Single And Multiple Images

    Sticker Prints 16 small copies of selected images on sheets of EPSON Photo Stickers. The following sections explain how you use these print formats to set up and print different types of projects. 14-4 Printing Directly From the Camera...
  • Page 180 Turn on the printer and load your paper following the instructions in your printer manual, then follow these steps: On the Direct Print main menu (shown on page 14-3), select your print format. If you want to print all the images on your memory card, press the top button (next to Print All ).
  • Page 181 Press the button (next to Filter ) if you want to modify the color of your printout. You can choose Monochrome to print your images in black and white, Blue to print them in blue tones, or Sepia to print them in brown tones for an old-fashioned look.

  • Page 182: Producing Your Printout

    Now select the number of copies of your picture that you want to print (up to 99 for Print or Print All, one for other formats). Press the button (next to the up arrow) or the button (next to the down arrow) to increase or decrease the number of copies.
  • Page 183 Press the button (next to Paper Type ) to select the type of paper or film you loaded in the printer. (The Paper Size setting you previously selected is displayed beneath this setting.) Press the bottom left button (next to Print Mode ) to select either Normal , Fine , or Fast printing mode.

  • Page 184: Printing A Card

    Print. Then turn the camera dial to Off and turn off the printer. Printing a Card You also use the Print format to print cards. EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet cards are perfect for snapshots, photo postcards, and many other uses. The following table shows the available paper sizes and layouts for your cards.
  • Page 185 Follow these steps: On the Direct Print main menu (shown on page 14-3), press the button (next to Print ) to select your print format. You see a screen similar to the following: Select your Paper Size and Layout settings by pressing the button next to the setting.

  • Page 186: Printing Album Images

    Printing Album Images The Album print format lets you print an “album” of selected images on Letter or A4-size paper. Up to three images are lined up on the left side of the page. If the Information setting is On , descriptive information about each image is automatically added on the right.

  • Page 187: Printing Stickers

    14-12 Printing Directly From the Camera Printing Stickers When your print format is set to Sticker , you can print 16 small copies of a single image on sheets of EPSON Photo Stickers. You can select the following Paper Size and Layout settings:...
  • Page 188 Load your photo sticker sheets in the printer, following the instructions that came with the stickers. Then follow these steps: On the Direct Print main menu (shown on page 14-3), press the ISO button (under Sticker ) to select your print format.

  • Page 189: Printing An Index Of Your Images

    If your selection is correct, press the bottom left button (next to Done ). If you need to change your selection, press the bottom right button (under Reset ) and repeat steps 4 and 5. When you’re ready to print your stickers, follow the steps on page 14-7.
  • Page 190 Follow these steps to print an index of all your images: On the Direct Print main menu (shown on page 14-3), press the button (next to Index ) to select your print format. You see a screen similar to the following (your Paper Size setting will be different): Select your Paper Size setting by pressing the top button (next to Paper Size ).

  • Page 191: Removing The Direct Print Program

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

  • Page 192: Reading Error And Status Messages

    On a Macintosh, double-click the EPSON Program Uploader icon in the EPSON Photo!3 folder. You see a screen similar to the following: Click Browse to navigate to the root directory of your CD-ROM drive. Select Direct Print V3.0 in the Applications in Folder listbox.
  • Page 193 LCD screeen messages (Continued) Message Description OK to erase printing You are about to erase the current print settings. settings? Press the button next to YES (the bottom button) to erase the settings, or press the button next to NO (the top button) to save the settings and return to the previous menu.

  • Page 194: Creating Dpof Files For Processing

    Creating DPOF Files for Processing our PhotoPC 850Z includes the Print Mark program that lets you set up your images for printing, so you can drop off your CompactFlash card at a photo finishing lab and get the exact printouts you need. This chapter includes the following sections: Introduction to the DPOF standard Making the DPOF file...

  • Page 195: Making The Dpof File

    Making the DPOF File The Print Mark program on your PhotoPC 850Z lets you make a Digital Print Order Format file and save it on your camera’s CompactFlash card in one of two formats: Standard layout prints one photo per sheet Index layout prints several thumbnail photos per sheet When you select Standard layout, you can choose to have an index sheet printed with your standard photo sheets, if you...
  • Page 196 If you are using the Index layout and you want to print only selected images, press the + button (next to Index print), then go to step 6. If you want to print all your images in the index, skip to step 12. For Standard layout, go to step 6 to select images.
  • Page 197 You see a screen confirming the number of original photo frames you have selected to print: Press the bottom left button (next to Done ) to save your selections. If you want to change your selections, press the bottom right button (under BACK ). If you want to quit Print Mark and keep your previous file settings, press the top left button (next to Cancel ).

  • Page 198: Confirming And Changing The Dpof File

    Press the ISO and W.B. buttons (under the left and right arrows) to select the number of copies (up to 99) for your index print. (If you are creating an index for a Standard layout file, press the bottom right button [under BACK ].) Press the top left button (next to Save ).

  • Page 199: Deleting The Dpof File

    Press the bottom right button (next to Exit ). Removing the Print Mark Program You can use the EPSON Program Uploader to remove Print Mark if you don’t plan to use it. You can always install the program later, if you need it. Follow these steps: Connect the camera to your computer.

  • Page 200: Reinstalling The Print Mark Program

    Start EPSON Program Uploader: Under Windows, click Start , then point to Programs , EPSON Photo!3 , EPSON Program Uploader . On a Macintosh, double-click the EPSON Program Uploader icon in the EPSON Photo!3 folder.

  • Page 201: Reading Error Messages

    Click the Upload button. You see a progress meter, and after a moment PrintMark V2.0 appears in the Applications in Camera listbox. Click Close to exit. Reading Error Messages If you see an error message on the camera’s LCD screen, check the following table to respond to the message.

  • Page 202: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting our PhotoPC 850Z camera is easy to take care of, and any problems you may have are easy to solve. This chapter includes the following sections: Caring for the camera and battery charger Solving camera problems Solving picture problems Where to get help Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger...

  • Page 203: Storing The Camera

    If necessary, clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth. If the LCD screen gets fingerprints or smudges on it, use a soft, damp cloth to lightly wipe the screen. Storing the Camera When you’re not using the camera, make sure the camera dial is set to Off .
  • Page 204 You can’t take a picture with the camera. The flash may be recharging. Wait until the status light (beside the viewfinder) turns green, and try again. Make sure you’ve installed the CompactFlash memory card in your camera. If it’s already installed, you may need to format or eject it (see Chapter 1).
  • Page 205 Make sure the camera is not in The LCD screen turns off automatically when the camera is connected to a TV, or when you are using EPSON Photo!3. 16-4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The image on the screen is too dark.
  • Page 206 Check the serial port settings in your Image Expert or EPSON Photo!3 software. You may need to change the Port and Speed serial connection settings to Auto . If you’re using a Windows system and have trouble connecting to the COM port, check the computer’s...
  • Page 207 Off and the batteries have power. Check the serial port settings in your Image Expert or EPSON Photo!3 software. You may need to change the Port and Speed serial connection settings to Auto . If you were able to use the camera with the computer previously and then changed or added other settings on your system, you may have a COM port conflict.
  • Page 208 Windows documentation or help system for more information. If you’re transferring pictures to an application through EPSON Photo!3 and you use the PhotoEnhance feature, the transfer will take longer. Try transferring without PhotoEnhance. You get a TWAIN error message when you try to transfer ®...
  • Page 209 PCMCIA drive, the camera can’t access the images. You can’t use this method to upload pictures to the camera. You have to use the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 to convert and upload your images. ™ you may need an...

  • Page 210: Solving Picture Problems

    If your pictures look better on the screen than when you print them out, you may need to upgrade your printer. An EPSON Stylus ink jet printer, for example, provides excellent image quality. Also see your printer manual to change your print settings, if necessary.
  • Page 211 you have already taken photos, you can use your Image Expert software to adjust their colors, as described on page 11-3. Your picture is blurry or out of focus. Make sure your subject is within the camera’s range. You should be at least 20 inches away to take a picture without the flash, and 20 inches to 8 feet away to take a picture with the flash.
  • Page 212 shutter speed manually, try adjusting one setting and letting the camera choose the other setting with Shutter Priority or Aperture Priority (see Chapter 5). If you’re using the macro mode to take a close-up photo, be sure to provide adequate lighting for your subject. If you’re taking a picture at night and you want to light up the background as well as your subject, use the camera’s slow synchronized flash mode.

  • Page 213: Where To Get Help

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

  • Page 214: Software Support

    EPSON Photo!3 Program Uploader, and the Direct Print software. Software Licensing You can install EPSON Photo!3, the EPSON Photo File Uploader, and the EPSON Photo!3 Program Uploader on multiple computer systems. If you want to install Image Expert on multiple computer systems, please contact Sierra Imaging at (800) 501-8902 regarding the licensing fee.
  • Page 215 16-14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...

  • Page 216: A Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories ou can use a variety of options with the PhotoPC 850Z to enhance its capabilities and convenience. This chapter describes how to use your camera with the following options: AC adapter Tripod Optional lenses and filters External flash PCMCIA adapter Image Authentication Sysetm software (for verifying that a photo has not been altered)

  • Page 217: Using The Optional Ac Adapter

    You can order the following options directly from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only) or (800) 873-7766 (in Canada, for dealer referral). Accessory EPSON Universal AC Adapter NiMH Battery Pak (4 batteries) Universal NiMH Power Pak (charger and 4 batteries)

  • Page 218: Using A Tripod

    To avoid losing any images or settings, make sure the camera has finished processing and is turned off before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter. Then follow these steps: Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the camera.

  • Page 219: Attaching An Optional Converter Lens

    Attaching an Optional Converter Lens You can attach a 49 mm telephoto or wide-angle converter lens to the camera using the lens adapter that came with your camera. 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.

  • Page 220: 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 and mail order catalogs): Brand: Metz...
  • Page 221 Turn your camera dial to . You see the SETUP menu. Press the bottom left button (next to Shot Setup ). You see the Shot Setup menu. A-6 Optional Accessories Press the + button (next to the Flash Select setting) to change the setting to EXT (external).

  • Page 222: Using A Pcmcia Adapter

    Using a PCMCIA Adapter If your desktop or notebook computer has a Type II PCMCIA card slot, you can use a PCMCIA adapter to access images stored on CompactFlash cards. NOTE If you don’t have an adapter, you can use Image Expert to transfer photos to your computer.

  • Page 223: Transferring Photos With The Adapter

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

  • Page 224: Camera

    Specifications Camera Physical Dimensions Width 4.9 in (125 mm) Height 3.1 in (80 mm) Depth 2.8 in (70 mm) Weight 14.1 oz (400 g) without batteries, strap, and CompactFlash card Power Sources Includes 4 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries and charger. Also accepts 4 AA batteries (single-use lithium or rechargeable NiCad) Optional Universal AC adapter...

  • Page 225: Technical

    Serial Up to 230.4 Kbps with high-speed serial communication port (19.2 Kbps or higher), 1.8 Mbps speed when connected to EPSON printers B-2 Specifications Serial interface 14-pin dual line terminal to camera, RS-232C-compatible connector to computer (9-pin DSUB connector to PC,...

  • Page 226: Environmental

    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 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating: 10 to 90% (non- condensing) Safety United States FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B Canada CSA C108.8 Class B Photographic...

  • Page 227: Photo Processing Time (Approximate

    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 (5200 °Kelvin) User-defined white balance Zoom 3 optical zoom...

  • Page 228: Memory Card Picture Capacity

    Memory Card Picture Capacity Image Mode 8MB Card Standard Fine/Monochrome Fine SuperFine/Monochrome SuperFine HyPict/Monochrome HyPict NiMH Battery Charger Physical Dimensions Width 3.0 inches (76 mm) Height 4.5 inches (115 mm) Depth 1.1 inch (28 mm) Weight Approximately 4.6 oz (130 g) Technical Input 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz...

  • Page 229: Compactflash Card

    CompactFlash Card Storage Capacity Physical Dimensions Width 1.7 inches (42.8 mm) Height 1.5 inches (36.8 mm) Depth 0.13 inch (3.3 mm) Minimum System Requirements To transfer images to your computer and edit them, make sure your system meets these minimum requirements: Windows Systems IBM-compatible PC with 486 or higher processor At least 32MB RAM...
  • Page 230 16-bit sound card and speakers (for audio annotation only) Serial Connection Macintosh PowerPC with System Software Version 7.5 or later Power Macintosh G3 with System Software Version 8.51 or later Macintosh modem/printer serial port (19200 bps or higher) USB Connection iMac with System Software Version 8.1 and iMac ®...
  • Page 231 B-8 Specifications...

  • Page 232: C Regulatory Information And Warranty

    Regulatory Information and Warranty his appendix includes the following important information: Safety instructions Declaration of Conformity FCC Compliance Statement Warranty Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using your camera and battery charger. Also follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera, battery charger, and batteries.
  • Page 233 To avoid damage to the optics of the camera, do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Do not use the charger near water. Never insert or remove the charger’s power plug with wet hands. Keep the charger away from heat sources.
  • Page 234 damaged; if the camera or its optional accessories do not operate normally or exhibit a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Do not attempt to service the camera or battery charger yourself.

  • Page 235: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: 20770 Madrona Avenue MS: B2-11 Torrance, CA 90503 Telephone : (310) 782-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards.

  • Page 236: 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 237: 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 238 Index AC adapter, 4, 2-3, A-2 to A-3, B-5 Accessories, 4, A-1 to A-8 Acquiring photos, TWAIN programs, 8-10 to 8-11 Adjusting camera settings, 2-10, 7-1 to 7-6 Albums adding sound to images, 10-8 to 10-9 copying pictures, 10-2 to 10-3 copying to diskette or Zip disk, 10-13 to 10-14 deleting sounds, 10-10 to 10-11 displaying as slide show, 10-11 to 10-12...
  • Page 239 Batteries charging, 1-2 to 1-4 checking, 2-2 handling, 1-6 to 1-7 installing, 1-4 to 1-5 options, 1-6 to 1-7 replacing, 4 specifications, B-1 Battery charger, specifications, B-5 Bitmap (BMP) files, 8-13 Black and white pictures, taking, 2-15 Brightness correcting images, 11-3 to 11-4 setting LCD brightness, 7-3 Broadcast signal system, 7-6 Buttons, adjusting settings with, 2-10...
  • Page 240 Continuous shooting, 3-2 to 3-6 using interval shooting, 3-4 to 3-6 using the timer, 3-3 to 3-4 Contrast, correcting, 11-3 to 11-4 Converter lens, A-4 Copying pictures in albums, 10-2 to 10-3 into documents, 9-3 to 9-4 to diskette or Zip disk, 10-13 to 10-14 Cropping images, 11-5 Custom white balance, 5-10 to 5-11 Date and time, setting, 1-10 to 1-11, 7-4 to 7-5...
  • Page 241 16-12 Electronic support services, 16-12 to 16-13 help, 16-12 to 16-13 registration, 4 World Wide Web site, 16-12 EPSON Photo File Uploader, 13-1 to 13-12 EPSON Photo!3 importing images, 8-10 to 8-14 problems, 8-14 to 8-15 support, 16-13...
  • Page 242 Formatting the memory card, 1-12, 16-8 FTP, 16-12 Full Auto mode, description, 1-13 Glass blocks effect, 11-8 Handling batteries, 1-6 to 1-7 Help, EPSON, 16-12 to 16-13 HyPict image quality, 2-11 Image Authentication System, 4, A-8 Image Expert albums, 9-4 to 9-6, 10-2 to 10-14...
  • Page 243 Image Expert (continued) special effects, 11-7 to 11-9 taking pictures from computer, 12-1 to 12-3 transferring pictures, 8-6 to 8-10, 9-6 to 9-8 wallpaper, 10-12 zoom tool, 11-2 Image quality, setting, 2-10 to 2-11, B-2 Importing photos, 8-10 to 8-11, 9-2 to 9-3 Index, printing, 14-14 to 14-15 Information, displaying, 6-13, 10-3 Installing...
  • Page 244 Maintenance, 16-1 to 16-2 Manual mode, description, 1-14 Memory card capacity, B-5 dimensions, B-6 formatting, 1-12, 16-8 installing, 1-8 to 1-10 removing, 1-12 uploading images to, 13-1 to 13-8 Metering method, changing, 5-11 to 5-12 Monochrome pictures, taking, 2-15 Neck strap, attaching, 1-7 to 1-8 Negative images, 11-8 NiMH Power Pak, ordering, 4 Optical zoom, 2-5, 2-8...
  • Page 245 Pictures (continued) displaying information, 6-13, 10-3 editing, 11-1 to 11-9 e-mailing, 10-15 to 10-16 erasing with computer, 8-8, 8-11, 8-13, 9-7 exporting, 8-12 to 8-13 flipping, 11-7 locking, 6-6 to 6-8 macro mode, 4-4 to 4-5 magnifying, 6-12 to 6-13 organizing in albums, 10-2 to 10-3 panoramic, 4-3 to 4-4 playing back, 6-1 to 6-3, 6-18 to 6-20...
  • Page 246 10-7 layout styles, 10-4 to 10-6 Problems camera, 8-14 to 8-15, 16-2 to 16-8 Direct Print, 14-17 to 14-18 EPSON Photo!3, 8-14 to 8-15 flash, 16-3 LCD screen, 16-4 picture, 16-9 to 16-12 Print Mark, 15-8 Program mode...
  • Page 247 Serial interface, B-2 Setting up camera, 1-1 to 1-14 Settings adjusting, 7-1 to 7-6 alert sounds, 7-3 automatic power off, 7-1 to 7-2 color/black and white, 2-15 date and time, 1-10 to 1-11, 7-4 to 7-5 exposure, 5-1 to 5-5 focus, 4-5 to 4-6 image quality, 2-10 to 2-11 language, 7-5 to 7-6...
  • Page 248 Stickers, printing, 14-12 to 14-14 Storing camera, 16-2 Strap, attaching, 1-7 to 1-8 Subject settings, 3-6 Super fine image quality, 2-11 Support EPSON, 16-12 to 16-13 software, 16-13 System requirements Macintosh, B-6 to B-7 Windows, B-6 Taking pictures using the flash, 2-12 to 2-14...
  • Page 249 VCR, playing back pictures, 6-18 to 6-20 Video cable, 13-11 Videotaping pictures, 6-18 to 6-20 Viewfinder, adjusting focus, 1-14 Voice recordings adding, 2-9, 2-16 to 2-17, 6-9 to 6-10, 10-8 to 10-9 deleting, 6-11, 10-10 to 10-11 editing, 10-10 playing back, 2-19, 6-10 to 6-11, 10-9 to 10-10 Volume, setting, 7-4 Wallpaper, setting pictures as, 10-12 to 10-13 White balance...

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