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EPSON PhotoPC 550

10/8/97 PhotoPC 550 - 1

Specifications

Camera

Physical Dimensions

Safety Specifications

Power

Technical

viewfinder

timer light

front view (lens cover is open)

shutter button

lens

lens cover

connector

cover

macro switch

TITLE

hand strap

holder

display panel

viewfinder

back view

storage card

slot cover

status

light

microphone

S-Hi/Hi/S

ERASE

SELF TIMER

VOICE

top view

shutter

button

image quality

button

display

panel

erase button

timer button

voice

recording

button

Width 4.2 in (106.5 mm)

Height 2.6 in (66.8 mm)

Depth 1.5 in (37.2 mm)

Weight 5.4 oz (153 g), without batteries

Conforms to FCC specifications.

FCC Declaration of Conformity on file.

Sources 3 AA batteries (single-use alkaline,

lithium or rechargeable NiCd or

NiMH)

Optional AC adapter (B867038)

Battery Life At least 300 pictures, including

download time.

Product type CCD (charged coupled device)

still frame fixed focus camera

Image size Super high, 640 × 480 pixels

(low compression)

High, 640 × 480 pixels

(standard compression)

Standard, 320 × 240 pixels

DPI 144 pixels per inch

Bit depth 16 million colors, 24-bit

CCD 1/3 inch progressive scan 640 × 480

pixels

Serial interface 2.5 mm mini terminal (to camera)

RS-232C compatible (to computer)

Serial

communication

speed

Up to 115Kbps

Internal memory 1MB flash memory

Optional expansion

memory

3.3V SSFDC (solid state floppy disk

cards) or SmartMedia cards

Summary of content (12 pages)

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EPSON PhotoPC 550 shutter button Specifications viewfinder Camera timer light Physical Dimensions Width 4.2 in (106.5 mm) Height 2.6 in (66.8 mm) Depth 1.5 in (37.2 mm) Weight 5.4 oz (153 g), without batteries Safety Specifications lens cover connector cover lens macro switch Conforms to FCC specifications. FCC Declaration of Conformity on file.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 Environmental Temperature Humidity Using Batteries Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Non-operating: –4 to 140°F (–20 to 60°C) Installing Batteries Operating: 30 to 90% (non-condensing) Before you install the batteries, make sure the camera is turned off (the lens cover is closed). Then follow these steps: Non-operating: 10 to 90% (non-condensing) 1. Turn the camera upside down with the back facing you. 2.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 The battery icon flashes when your battery power is completely out. At this point, you can’t take pictures until you replace the batteries or use the optional AC adapter. Handling Batteries When your PhotoPC 550 batteries wear out, you can replace them with any of the following: You should use the battery icon only as a guide to estimate remaining power. Several factors can affect battery life, including the surrounding temperature and the type of batteries you use.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 Taking a Picture You can capture an image with PhotoPC 550 as you would with any point-and-shoot camera: look through the viewfinder and snap the shutter. Follow these steps to take a picture: 1. Make sure you are at least 23.6 inches (60 cm) away from your subject. 2. Turn the camera on; the status light turns green. CAUTION If you set the camera down while it is processing a picture, make sure you handle it carefully. The camera may lose your image if you set it down too hard.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups Taking Pictures in Low Light Conditions You can use the camera’s macro mode to take pictures as close as 3.9 inches (10 cm). The macro range is from 3.9 to 21.7 inches (10 to 55 cm). Follow these steps: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Slide the macro switch so it is above the macro icon. You can use PhotoPC 550 in most indoor or low light settings. There is no need for a flash because of the camera’s highly light sensitive CCD.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 Using a Tripod Connecting the Camera For portraits or other studio pictures, you can attach your PhotoPC 550 to a tripod. Follow these steps: Note the following before you start: ❏ If you have the optional AC adapter, you can conserve battery life by using it when you connect the camera to your computer. 1. Assemble and set up the tripod by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure the tripod is wellbalanced on a flat surface.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 3. If you chose Copy all images, click OK to copy your pictures to an album named with the current date. Or, type a new name for the album and click OK. Your pictures are transferred one by one. They appear in a strip of thumbnail images. 4. Insert the other end of the cable into the camera’s serial port. 5. Turn on the camera and your computer system. The connect icon appears on the display panel.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 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 9.) Using Image Expert Image Expert lets you view small thumbnail images of your pictures, and then quickly transfer them to an album (folder) on your hard disk drive. NOTE Although these instructions and the accompanying illustrations show Image Expert running under Windows 95, you can follow the same steps on a Windows 3.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 5. Click Open to begin transferring your pictures. A window like the following appears to show you the progress of each image. 4. Click Retry. If you see the Connection Failed message again, click Setup. You see the following dialog box: download status of current picture 5. Select another port if necessary. In most cases, it is best to leave the Port setting at Auto because Image Expert can detect the camera connection automatically.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 background. Minimize your application window to see the Twain Driver window. If you see a message that says The Camera Is Not Responding, see the following section.) Click to transfer your picture(s). 6. Select a slower speed. You may need to experiment to choose the best speed. 7. Click Test Connection again. If you still don’t see your pictures, see your User’s Guide for more troubleshooting tips.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 4. Turn the camera on. The card icon and the number of pictures you can store in the storage card appears on the camera’s display panel. Using a PCMCIA Adapter To use the PCMCIA adapter, your computer must be equipped with a PCMCIA slot. Refer to the instructions that came with your adapter or follow these steps to use an adapter: 1.
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EPSON PhotoPC 550 Maintenance Optional Accessories Cleaning the Camera EPSON offers several options for the PhotoPC 550. ❏ Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe the camera free of dust. ❏ PhotoPC AC adapter (B867038) for use with any 110/120V electrical outlet ❏ Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Don’t use liquid or aerosol cleaners. ❏ PhotoPC NiMH power pack (B818051) ❏ To clean the lens, first blow off any loose dust or dirt.