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Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 _______ _______ _______ ® ® A5 size 9/8/99 FRONT.FM Pass 0 Photo!3 Photo File Uploader3 Digital Camera Utility Programs All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.
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Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 _______ _______ A5 size 9/8/99 PHOTO.TOC Pass 0 Contents Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finding More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Requirements for serial connection . . . . . . . . . . .
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev.C A5 size 9/8/99 Front.fm Pass 0 Chapter 3 Using the Uploader Utilities Using EPSON Photo File Uploader3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1 Uploading images from your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 Uploading images from your Macintosh . . . . . . .3-4 Making screen copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Using EPSON Program Uploader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9 Uploading programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9 Removing programs . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 INTRO.FM Pass 0 Introduction Features The EPSON digital camera software suite, including EPSON Photo!3 and EPSON Photo File Uploader3, is the perfect companion for your EPSON digital camera. Using this software along with your digital camera, you can save your photos as files to your computer’s hard disk. ❏ The software supports the EPSON PhotoPC 800.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 Intro.fm Pass 0 Notes contain important information and useful tips on operating your digital camera and software. Finding More Information ❏ ❏ Online help also provides information about EPSON Photo!3 settings. To set up and use the digital camera, see your PhotoPC 800 User's Guide. Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ VGA monitor with at least 16-color display Microsoft® Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.
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Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Chapter 1 1 Installing the Software The CD-ROM that comes with your PhotoPC 800 contains EPSON Photo!3, EPSON Photo File Uploader3 and other optional software. With EPSON Photo!3 you can transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer, then place them in documents. EPSON Photo File Uploader3 allows you to transfer digital images from the computer to your camera.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Using the USB cable 2. To connect the camera to your computer with USB cable, use the USB cable included with the PhotoPC 800. _______ _______ _______ Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Insert the other end of the USB cable to the interface connector. Make sure the shape of the cable connector fits the interface connector. Follow these steps. c 1.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa ❏ 3. _______ _______ _______ You can use a USB hub to connect several peripherals to your computer. If you are using more than one USB hub, connect the PhotoPC 800 to the hub that is connected to the computer. If the PhotoPC 800 does not work properly when connected to the hub, connect it directly to the computer’s USB port. If necessary, turn the camera’s dial switch to and turn on your computer.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 3. Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Insert the other end of the serial cable to the interface connector. Make sure the shape of the cable connector fits the interface connector. c _______ _______ _______ Caution: Keep your camera and computer away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or base units of cordless telephones.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa 3. R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 _______ _______ _______ A5 size 9/8/99 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Insert the other end of the cable to the interface connector. Make sure the shape of the connector fits the interface connector. CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Note: Make sure AppleTalk is inactive for the port that you use to connect your camera. Otherwise, the computer may not recognize your camera.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP1.FM Pass 0 Installing Software for Windows Users _______ _______ _______ 3. Select Search for the best driver for your device, then click Next. 4. Select the Specify a location check box as shown below. Then type in, or browse and select, the CDROM drive letter, the EPSON folder, the folder of your preferred language, and the Win98 folder as the location, and click Next. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa 6. _______ _______ _______ After installation is complete, click Finish. To install EPSON Photo!3, go to the next section. A5 size 9/8/99 1. Turn on your computer and insert the included CD for Windows in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If a dialog box appears asking you to select a language, click the appropriate language, then click OK. 2. 3. An introductory screen appears on your monitor. Click the Add Software icon.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 3. Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP1.FM Pass 0 A dialog box with a list of software appears. Any software with a check mark next to it will be installed on your computer. Click a software name to remove or add a check mark. Make sure there is a check mark next to EPSON Photo File Uploader3 and any other software you want to install. 4. Click OK. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 5.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ 1. Turn on the computer, and insert the included CD for Macintosh in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the EPSON folder that appears computer’s desktop. Then double-click the File Uploader folder. In some locations, the File Uploader folder may contain multiple-language versions of the software. Double-click the folder of your preferred language. 3. R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 2. CHAP1.
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Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Chapter 2 Using EPSON Photo!3 Now that EPSON Photo!3 is installed in your computer, you are ready transfer the images you shot with your camera to your computer. You can then use your images in letters, presentations, or other documents you create on your computer.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Opening EPSON Photo!3 directly For Windows users Click Start, point to Programs, point to EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1, then click EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1. For Macintosh users Double-click the EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1 icon in the EPSON Photo!3 Ver.1 program group or folder.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 _______ _______ _______ A5 size 9/8/99 ❏ EPSON Photo!3 menus There are four menus in the EPSON Photo!3 dialog box; Camera, Folder, Controls, and Setup. When you open EPSON Photo!3, the Camera menu appears, indicating your camera and computer are connected properly. Click a tab to view the corresponding menu.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 If you still cannot open the Camera menu, see “Using the Setup Menu” on page 2-17 to establish a proper connection. Camera menu Displays small thumbnail images of all the photos stored in the memory card in the camera. You can transfer any image to the computer or erase it from the memory card. Folder menu Displays thumbnail images of photos that have been saved to a folder on your hard disk.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ Using the Camera Menu When you open EPSON Photo!3, the Camera menu appears and starts downloading thumbnail images of the photos stored in the memory card in the camera. The images are downloaded in the order that they were taken and are displayed in the image selection window. R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP2.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Using the Save To Folder button Files saved with the Save To Folder button are named automatically. For example, 91020001. The first digit, 9, is the last number of the year you took photo. The next digit, 1, is the month, January. (October, November, and December are represented by X, Y, and Z, respectively.) The next two digits, 02, represent the day.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ Note: If you want to improve the image quality of your photos, select the PhotoEnhance check box before clicking Export Photos. Transferring takes longer when using this feature. This feature works only for photos taken with an EPSON camera. 4. Select a folder in which to save your photo, specify a file name, and select a file format in the dialog box. Then click Save.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 2. Open the document or file where you want to use the photo. 3. For OLE2-compliant applications, position the cursor where you want to insert the photo, choose Object from the Insert menu and double-click EPSON PhotoPC 800 Object in the Object Type list box. For TWAIN-compliant applications, select EPSON PhotoPC 800 (or PhotoPC 800 for Macintosh) as the TWAIN data source, then acquire the image.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ 6. Drag the photo from the Camera menu to your document. After a few seconds you will see the drop cursor. If your application does not support drag-and-drop, the drop cursor does not appear. 7. Position the drop cursor in your document and release the mouse button. A copy of the photo appears in your document.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 1. CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Click the thumbnails of the images you want to erase, or click the Select All button to erase all the photos in the memory card. 2. Click the Erase Photos button. A dialog box appears asking you to confirm that you want to erase these photos. 3. Click Yes. The images you selected are erased.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa ❏ ❏ _______ _______ _______ File format (the photo based on Design rule for camera file system) or (when you rotate the photo based on Design rule for camera file system, this icon appears. When you restore the photo, it becomes black one.) Audio recording Note: ❏ The PhotoPC 800 saves files in the automatically generated 100EPSON folder. ❏ PhotoPC 800 supports the "Design rule for camera file system.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Using the Folder Menu Click the Folder tab to open the Folder menu. Thumbnails of the images in the selected folder appear in the image selection window. The name of the selected folder appears below the image selection window.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ Finding the folder containing your photos Click the Browse button to open a dialog box that allows you to locate the folder containing the images you downloaded from your camera. Select the folder where you stored the photos and click OK. Note: Image files that were not originally downloaded from the camera using the Save To Folder button, or files not converted to EPSON Photo file format do not appear.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Note: Image files that were not originally downloaded from the camera using the Save To Folder button, or files not converted to EPSON Photo file format cannot be uploaded or copied using this button. For instructions on converting files to EPSON Photo file format, see “Using EPSON Photo File Uploader3” on page 3-1. Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 _______ _______ _______ A5 size 9/8/99 Selecting the image quality setting Click anywhere inside the Control menu’s Mode box to select an image quality setting.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 1. Make sure to open the lens cover and turn the camera’s dial switch to or . 2. Position the camera facing the subject. Use a tripod for maximum flexibility in setting up your shots. 3. Click the Take a Picture button to take a picture. The status and shooting lights flash green, then turn off. 4. When the light stops flashing and turns green, the image is saved and you can take another picture.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ Using the Setup Menu Click the Setup tab to display the Setup menu. This menu allows you to make computer connection settings and a few camera settings, such as the date and time. You can also test the connection between your camera and the computer from this menu. Setup tab Test Connection button R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Note: ❏ Make sure the camera’s dial switch is set to ❏ .
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP2.FM Pass 0 Changing the serial communication speed You can change the speed at which EPSON Photo!3 communicates with the camera. When Auto is selected in the Setup menu, EPSON Photo!3 automatically selects the fastest possible communication speed. The following speeds are available. Auto, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, and 230400 bps. Note: ❏ For Windows, the 230400 bps speed is only available if your PC has a high-speed serial interface and driver.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ Changing camera settings R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 1. CHAP2.FM Pass 0 In the Setup menu, click the Set Time button. The Set Camera Time and Date dialog box appears. You can see the camera's internal time and date settings in the Time and Date fields, and you can change these settings using the Set Time button. You can also change the name used to identify your camera in the Camera Id box.
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Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 Chapter 3 Using the Uploader Utilities Your camera comes with two uploader utility programs that allow you to upload images or optional programs from your computer to your camera. This chapter teaches you how to use these programs and includes an explanation of how to capture screen shots of your computer desktop.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP3.FM Pass 0 _______ _______ _______ To use EPSON Photo File Uploader3, you need to install the program in your computer along with the EPSON Photo!3 software. If you have not yet installed these programs, do so now, following the instructions in “Installing the Software” on page 1-1.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ The selected files appear in the Selected Files List box in the order they will be uploaded. If you want to change your selection, click the <- button to remove selected files or click the << button to remove all the files from the Selected Files List box. These buttons are disabled when more than one file is selected. 5. R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP3.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP3.FM Pass 0 EPSON Photo!3 starts with thumbnails of uploading images are appeared. Then you are going to upload images to the memory card in your camera. Make sure to select Upload to the camera and click OK. To cancel your job, click Cancel. Uploading images from your Macintosh You need System 7.5 or later to upload images to your camera from your Macintosh. 1. 3-4 Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa 3. _______ _______ _______ 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. R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 4. CHAP3.FM Pass 0 For each file in the Selected Files List box, select an image size in the Image Size box. 3 When you finish selecting image files, click Done to close the Select Files dialog box.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 5. Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP3.FM Pass 0 If you want to save copies of the converted files on your computer, select the Save file to check box before uploading the photos. Then click Browse and select the folder where you want to save the files. Click OK. The folder you selected is displayed to the right of the Browse button. 6. Turn the camera’s dial switch to . 7. Click Start to start uploading the photos.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa 3. _______ _______ _______ Click the Screen Capture tab. The Screen Capture menu appears. A5 size 9/8/99 Specify the key combination you want to use for screen captures using the Hot Key settings box. Select the ALT, CTRL, or SHIFT check box, then select a key from the hot key list. The default hot key is the F5 key. 6. Click Start to register the key combination. When the key combination is registered, the Start button changes to a Stop button.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP3.FM Pass 0 If you want to upload your screen captures to the camera right away, click the Upload To Camera tab. The screen capture files appear in the file name box. To upload the screen shots, follow the uploading directions in “Uploading images from your PC” on page 3-2. 2. Double-click the EPSON Photo File Uploader3 icon. The EPSON Photo File Uploader window appears. 3.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 _______ _______ _______ A5 size 9/8/99 Using EPSON Program Uploader The EPSON Program Uploader utility allows you to upload optional programs from your PC or Macintosh to your camera. You can upload up to five programs to the PhotoPC 800. Note: EPSON Program Uploader is installed automatically when you install EPSON Photo!3. Note: You can also upload programs directly from the CompactFlash memory card in your camera.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP3.FM Pass 0 When the uploading process is finished, the uploaded programs appear in the Applications in Camera list. 7. Note: If a message appears indicating the camera is not properly connected to the computer, check the cable connection and make sure the camera’s dial switch is set to . Then click OK. Click Close to quit the program. You can now use the programs in your camera.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your camera's software is easy to use, and any problems you may have can be solved quickly and easily. See the following section to solve problems with EPSON Photo!3. Software Problems The EPSON Photo!3 Setup menu appears instead of the Camera menu when you connect the camera to your computer and open EPSON Photo!3.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Check that the port to which your camera is connected is properly configured, and that the Base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request Number (IRQ) assigned to the port are not in conflict with other devices. If you are using a Macintosh and serial cable, and the camera is sharing a serial port with another device, make sure AppleTalk is inactive.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ Reinstall EPSON Photo!3 R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 2. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Then double-click the Scanners and Cameras icon on the control panel. 3. The following dialog box appears. Select PhotoPC 800, then click the Remove button. For Windows Users First you need to remove the EPSON Photo!3 currently installed. Follow these steps to remove the program.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 CHAP4.FM Pass 0 Now you are ready to remove the EPSON Photo!3 program. Follow the step in “When connected with a serial cable” on page 4-3 to remove the program. Then install the program again. See “Installing EPSON Photo!3 for USB users” on page 1-6 to install the program. For Macintosh users You do not need to remove EPSON Photo!3 before reinstalling. Just install EPSON Photo!3 again. See “Installing EPSON Photo!3” on page 1-8.
Proof Sign-off: E. Omori M. Fujimori K. Pipa _______ _______ _______ R EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 Glossary application Exif2.1 A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. Standard format for audio/image files. This standard has been established by Japan Electronic Industry Development Association (JEIDA). black and white Images represented only by the intensity of luminosity.
L EPSON Photo!3 Rev. C3 A5 size 9/8/99 GLOSSARY.FM Pass 0 port An interface channel through which data is transmitted between devices. resolution Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels. Often measured in dots per inch (dpi) or pixels per inch (ppi). thumbnails Small representations of images. TWAIN A type of interface protocol that makes input peripherals, such as scanners or digital cameras, easier to access directly from application programs. USB A Universal Serial Bus.
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