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Getst-fm.fm Page ii Monday, April 5, 1999 10:01 AM IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.
Getst-fm.fm Page iii Monday, April 5, 1999 5:01 PM . Your new EPSON PhotoPC 750Z is a high resolution, easy-to-use digital camera with a built-in LCD screen and 3× optical zoom. You can view your pictures before and after you capture them and transfer them to your computer. This guide gives you the basics on setting up and using your new PhotoPC 750Z. For detailed instructions on using advanced camera features and working with your software, see your User’s Guide.
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GetStart.book Page v Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Contents 1 Getting Ready to Use the Camera Unpacking Your PhotoPC 750Z Identifying Camera Parts Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Charging Batteries Installing Batteries Battery Options Attaching the Wrist Strap Attaching the Lens Cover 2 1-1 1-2 1-4 1-4 1-6 1-8 1-10 1-10 Setting Up Your Software Installing Your PhotoPC 750Z Software Installing for Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 Installing for Windows NT 3.
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GetStart.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 1 1 Getting Ready to Use the Camera B efore you can start using your PhotoPC 750Z, you need to charge the batteries. You should also be familiar with all the camera components. Unpacking Your PhotoPC 750Z Make sure you have all the parts shown below.
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GetStart.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries Your PhotoPC 750Z comes with four rechargeable NiMH batteries and a pocket-size charger. These batteries can be recharged hundreds of times. Before you install them in your camera for the first time, you need to charge them completely three times. NOTE New batteries need to be fully charged three times before you WARNING Shock hazard.
GetStart.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Follow these steps to charge your batteries for the first time: Lift up the cover of the charger and insert all four batteries, positioning the + and – ends as shown. Then close the cover firmly. + + + + 1 2 3 Turn the charger over and flip the two prongs out of their compartment. 1 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Both lights turn red, indicating that the charger is working.
GetStart.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 4 Now charge your batteries again by opening and then closing the charger. The second charge should take about two and a half hours. 5 Charge the batteries a third time by opening and closing the charger again. This charge should take about 20 minutes. 6 After you have charged the batteries three times and both lights are off, unplug the charger.
GetStart.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 2 3 Slide the battery cover lock from Lock to Open. 4 Insert all four batteries into the compartment, positioning the + and – ends as shown: 1 Lift the cover up and away from the camera.
GetStart.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 5 Close the battery cover and hold it down while sliding the battery cover lock from Open to Lock.
GetStart.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Note the following when handling batteries: ◗ Use only the EPSON battery charger (Model EU-23) to charge the batteries that came with your camera. ◗ Use the batteries that came with your camera only in EPSON digital cameras. ◗ Do not use manganese batteries. ◗ Do not mix different types of batteries; this can cause fire or explosion. ◗ Replace all four batteries at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries.
GetStart.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Attaching the Wrist Strap Attaching the Lens Cover To attach the wrist strap, loop the strap around the holder on the side of the camera as shown below. To attach the lens cover, loop the lens strap around and through the section of the wrist strap that is connected to the camera, as shown.
GetStart2.fm Page 1 Thursday, April 1, 1999 1:44 PM 2 2 Setting Up Your Software Your PhotoPC 750Z comes with everything you need to All programs (except Direct Print) are installed in the transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer, and to organize, enhance, and share your images. PhotoPC 750Z folder. There is also a demo version of Image Expert™ CE included on the CD-ROM. (See page 2-3.
GetStart2.fm Page 2 Monday, April 5, 1999 9:59 AM 2 Click Install Image Expert. Making Windows Diskettes 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. If you want to install the software on a computer that doesn’t have a CD-ROM drive, you can create installation diskettes. Installing for Windows NT 3.51 1 Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. 2 In the Program Manager, select Run from the File menu.
GetStart.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Making Macintosh Diskettes If you want to install the software on a computer that doesn’t have a CD-ROM drive, you can use either Disk Copy 6.2 or the DropImage program on your CD-ROM to make diskettes. Before you start, make sure you have 10 blank, formatted diskettes. To use Disk Copy 6.2, double-click the file named Make Floppies and follow the instructions on the screen.
GetStart.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM System Requirements Image Expert CE requires: ◗ Any H/PC running Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 or later ◗ 1.5MB available memory on your H/PC (for the program and image samples) Installing the Image Expert CE Demo 1 Connect your H/PC to your desktop, and establish communication between the devices. 2 Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. The install program should start automatically. If it doesn’t, double-click My Computer.
GetStart.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 3 Taking Pictures Getting Ready to Take Pictures Before you can take pictures with PhotoPC 750Z, you need to turn on the camera, set the language and clock, and learn how to read the settings on the display panel. 3 To prevent damage to the lens, replace the lens cover when you aren’t using the camera. .
GetStart.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Setting the Language and the Camera’s Clock camera dial camera dial lock Before you use the camera, you need to set the language and clock. Then the camera will automatically record the date and time for each picture you take. ESC button NOTE You can also set the camera’s clock through your computer.
GetStart.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM You see a message asking you to set the language and then you see the language setting screen: 2 4 Press the SEL button. The year setting is saved and the month setting is highlighted. 6 Adjust the month, day, hour, minute, and date format settings as described above until they are correctly adjusted and saved. Press the ESC button to choose English. After you finish setting the clock and press the SEL button, your screen returns to view mode.
GetStart.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Using the CompactFlash Memory Card Your camera comes with 4MB of internal memory and an 8MB CompactFlash memory card that increases the number of pictures you can take at one time. You can also purchase additional memory cards (4MB to 64MB), available from leading suppliers like Lexar Media™ and SanDisk. See Appendix A in your User’s Guide for more information.
GetStart.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 2 3 Insert your memory card and slide it all the way into the slot. This applies to the memory card only, and does not indicate whether you have photos in the camera’s internal memory. 3 2 Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus. 3 Press the or button until you see the Photo Control menu . Then press the SEL button to display the menu options, as shown below: 4 Press the or highlighted. 5 Press the SEL button.
GetStart.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 6 Press the SEL button again to format the card and return to the Photo Control menu. Press ESC until you return to normal playback mode. Now, your pictures are stored in the card’s memory instead of the camera’s internal memory. If the card’s memory is full, you can remove it and take pictures with the internal memory. 2 Flip the memory card cover open. 3 Press the Eject button, then pull the card the rest of the way out by hand.
GetStart.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Using the Display Panel The display panel shows the camera’s current settings and the number of pictures remaining. You need to recharge or replace the batteries or use the 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. 3 .
GetStart.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 2 Slide the camera dial lock down and turn the camera dial to On and wait until the status light turns green. 3 Look straight through the viewfinder and center your subject within the cross-hairs. 4 Move the zoom control up to get closer or down to get further from your subject. shutter button viewfinder and status light zoom control 3-8 5 Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus.
GetStart.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM CAUTION If you set the camera down while the light is still flashing, make sure you handle it carefully. The camera may lose your image if 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. 3 you set it down too hard. 1 When the light stops flashing and turns green, the image is saved and you can take another picture.
GetStart.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 3 LCD screen Solar Assist panel switch zoom control Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus. The status light changes from green to orange, and a small green circle appears in the upper right corner of the screen. While you hold the shutter button down, you can reframe your picture and move your subject offcenter if you want.
GetStart.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM NOTE The LCD screen uses up battery power quickly. If it is idle for more than 30 seconds, the camera turns off automatically. To turn it back on, press the shutter button down or turn the camera dial to Off and then back to View. If you want the camera to turn When the camera’s memory is full, the number of pictures remaining is 0. The status light on the back of the camera turns red.
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GetStart.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 4 Using Basic Camera Features Setting Image Quality and Color Mode PhotoPC 750Z has several image quality (resolution) settings: four for color pictures and three for black and white pictures. Press the image quality button on top of the camera to cycle from one setting to the other. You must enable HyPict™ and Monochrome HyPict modes before you can use them. See page 1-10 in your User’s Guide.
GetStart.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Super Fine Monochrome Super Fine Produces color images at 1280 × 960 pixels with low compression. Your pictures include greater detail, and the camera’s memory and CompactFlash card hold approximately 26 pictures. With less compression, Super Fine images are better for enlarging. Produces black and white images at 1280 × 960 pixels with low compression.
GetStart.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Storing Pictures NOTE You need to remove the CompactFlash memory card from the camera before you can use its internal memory to store images. (See page 1-10 for instructions.) You can increase your camera’s storage capacity by replacing the 8MB CompactFlash card with a larger one. See Appendix A in your User’s Guide for more information.
GetStart.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Forced Flash The flash goes off with every picture you take. Use this setting to compensate for backlighting; for example, when you are facing a light source. TIP When you are using the flash off setting, hold the camera steady to avoid capturing blurry images. When you’re taking pictures outdoors, make sure the sun is at Flash Off The flash is disabled, even when adequate lighting is not available.
GetStart.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Taking Pictures With the Timer 3 Setting the timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the shutter button and the actual image capture. This allows you to take a picture of yourself. 1 Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod. (See page A-2 in your User’s Guide for information on attaching the camera to a tripod.) 2 Turn on the camera and wait until the status light turns green. Press the timer button.
GetStart.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM The camera beeps when the image is captured. The status light on the back of the camera flashes red as the PhotoPC 750Z processes the image. When the status light stops flashing and turns green, you can take another picture. 5 4-6 To turn off the timer, press the timer button again or turn off the camera.
GetStart.book Page 1 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 5 Playing Back and Saving Pictures 2 Playing Back Photos 1 Slide down the camera dial lock and turn the camera dial to Play. The last photo you took appears on the LCD. To access the screen menus, press the SEL button. Blue menu icons appear at the top of the screen with the currently selected menu displayed in orange. 5 The settings for this menu are displayed on the screen, as shown: camera dial camera dial lock 3 Press the and other menus.
GetStart.book Page 2 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Slide Show (play back pictures You can choose from the following menus: automatically). See page 2-5 in your User’s Guide for instructions. Settings (date, time, beep, LCD brightness, and power-save mode). See pages 6-6 to 6-12 in your User’s Guide for more information. Software (print directly from the camera or remove the Direct Print program). See Chapter 9 in your User’s Guide for instructions.
GetStart.book Page 3 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Playing Back Pictures One by One Erasing the Currently Displayed Picture When you set the camera dial to Play, you see the last picture you took on the LCD screen, along with the date, time, and picture information: Make sure the camera is set to Play and the image you want to erase is displayed. 1 date and time Hold down the Function button and press the ESC button.
GetStart.book Page 4 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM Saving Your Pictures ◗ You can connect your camera to your computer and download your photos once you are finished taking them. See the sections below for information. When you connect the camera, make sure your system is not exposed to sources of electromagnetic interference, such as stereo speakers or the base units of cordless telephones.
GetStart.book Page 5 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 2 Line up the serial connector on the cable with one of the serial ports on your computer, and insert the connector. Then tighten the screws. 3 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. .
GetStart.book Page 6 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 4 Depending on the type of cable you have, line up either the arrow or the flat side of the cable connector with the mark on the camera’s serial port. Then insert the connector. Connecting to a Macintosh Make sure you have the Macintosh/Direct Print cable that came with your camera. Before you start, turn off the camera and your Macintosh. 1 Locate the modem port or printer port on the back of your Macintosh.
GetStart.book Page 7 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 2 Line up the arrow on the cable connector with the port icon on your Macintosh. Then insert the connector. . Macintosh cable On a PowerPC™ or G3 Macintosh (or a Windows PC with a high-speed serial board), you may be able to transfer your pictures at a rate of 230.4KB per second. If your camera software doesn’t set this speed automatically, you can set it manually. See pages 6-6 to 6-8 in your User’s Guide.
GetStart.book Page 8 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM If you’re using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0, you see a Quick Tour screen like the following: NOTE Although these instructions and the accompanying illustrations show Image Expert running under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0, you can follow the same steps on a Macintosh or Windows NT 3.51 system. 1 Start Image Expert. Under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.
GetStart.book Page 9 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM To skip the tour and transfer your pictures, click Close. You see a window like the following: 3 Click View Pictures in the Camera. You see a window displaying “filmstrips” of your images. (If you see an error message instead, follow the instructions on page 5-11.) 5 Click to start transferring your photos. Click to see the pictures in your camera. 4 Click Get All to transfer all the images. You can also click an individual image to select it.
GetStart.book Page 10 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM You see a Select Album window like the following: 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. Type here if you want to rename your album. 5 Click Open (or OK on a Macintosh) to begin transferring your pictures. A window like the following appears to show you the progress of each image.
GetStart.book Page 11 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 7 If you want to make room for more pictures in your camera, click Yes. Your pictures are displayed in an album of thumbnails. You can double-click an image to open it in Image Expert. What To Do if You See an Error Message When you click the button to view images in the camera, you may see a message like the following: You can display your images one by one, edit, print, and copy them to diskettes, or place them in your documents and presentations.
GetStart.book Page 12 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 5:13 PM 4 Click Retry. If you see the Connection Failed message again, click Setup. 6 Select a slower connection speed. Image Expert automatically chooses the fastest speed that works with your system, but this may actually be too fast for the configuration of your port. Try setting the speed to 57600. You may need to experiment to choose the best speed. 7 When you are finished, click OK.
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