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EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/7/98 R Front Matter pass 1 Contents Introduction Features . . . . . . . . . . . About This Guide . . . . . System Requirements . . . PCs . . . . . . . . . . . Macintosh Computers Chapter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-2 0-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/7/98 Front Matter pass 1 Using the Controls Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . Controlling the camera from your computer Taking pictures from your computer . . . . Erasing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the computer connection . . . . . Changing camera settings . . . . . . . . . . About button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proof Sign-off: Hida Bowen EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C _______ _______ A5 size 5/7/98 R Introduction pass 0 Introduction Features The EPSON digital camera software suite, including EPSON Photo!2 and EPSON Photo File Uploader, is the perfect companion for your EPSON digital camera. Using your digital camera and software, you can capture images in color, grayscale, or black and white, and save them to disk as files.
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Proof Sign-off: Hida Bowen _______ _______ EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 R Chapter 1 pass 1 Chapter 1 1 Installing the Software This chapter shows you to how to install the camera software in your computer. It covers the following: Installing the Software in Your PC Installing the Software in Your Macintosh Installing the Software in Your PC There are two CD-ROMs packed with your camera; one is for Windows and the other is for Macintosh.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 1 pass 1 Installing EPSON Photo!2 software EPSON Photo!2 software lets you transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer, and place them into documents. You can also use this software to take pictures and change camera settings from your computer. Note: When you install EPSON Photo!2, the EPSON Program Uploader utility is also installed automatically. Follow the steps in this section to install your EPSON Photo!2 software. 1.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 1. Check “EPSON Photo File Uploader” in the list box you find at the start of EPSON Photo!2 installation; explained in step 3 of the previous section. EPSON Photo File Uploader setup program starts after installing EPSON Photo!2 in your PC. If you are starting the installation from the beginning, see the previous section from step 1 through step 4, then click the Setup icon. Make sure EPSON Photo!2 is already installed. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 1 pass 1 Note: Be sure to install EPSON Photo!2 first. You cannot install other software before EPSON Photo!2 is installed. Installing EPSON Photo!2 software EPSON Photo!2 software lets you transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer, and place them into documents. You can also use this software to take pictures and change camera settings from your computer. Follow the steps below to install EPSON Photo!2 software in your Macintosh. 1.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 R Chapter 1 pass 1 Installing other software 1 Your camera comes with other software allowing you to enhance the use of your camera. For installation, follow these steps: 1. Turn on the computer, and insert the camera software CD shipped with your camera in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon. 3. Double-click the folder that contains the software you want to install.
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Proof Sign-off: Hida Bowen _______ _______ _______ EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 R Chapter 2 pass 0 Chapter 2 Using EPSON Photo!2 After you have taken pictures, you can connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images. Then you can use them in your letters, presentations, or just about anything you create on your computer.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 4. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Connecting to a PC Follow these steps to connect the camera to a PC: 1. Make sure the camera and your computer are turned off. Also make sure the LCD monitor is turned off. connector cover 2. Locate a serial port on the back of your computer. You may have two serial ports labelled COM1 and COM2, or with icons. If you have two serial ports available, use port 1 to connect your camera. 3.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 6. Turn on the camera and your computer system. c Caution: Keep the entire computer system away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference, such as loudspeakers or base units of cordless telephones. R Chapter 2 pass 0 3. Connect the long serial cable to the short Macintosh adapter cable, then tighten the screws. Line up the serial connector on the short cable with either the modem or the printer port on your computer, and insert the connector.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 4. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. 6. Turn on the camera and your computer system. c connector cover Caution: o If you connected the camera to a serial port that you use for another device and AppleTalk is turned on, turn off AppleTalk. The computer may not recognize the camera if AppleTalk is turned on. o 5.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 Note: If you do not set your camera’s clock before connecting it to the computer, the camera’s time and date will be set to that of the computer’s automatically after opening EPSON Photo!2. For Windows users To open EPSON Photo!2 directly, simply double-click its icon in the EPSON Photo!2 program group (for Windows 3.1x and NT 3.51) or click its icon in the EPSON Photo!2 folder (for Windows 95, Windows 98, and NT 4.0).
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 Working with EPSON Photo!2 When you open EPSON Photo!2, an introductory screen appears briefly in the EPSON Photo!2 window, then the Camera menu appears, indicating your camera and computer are connected properly. menu tabs Note: While the camera and the computer are communicating, star icons move across the camera’s display panel. Avoid opening or using other applications during this time; otherwise communication may be interrupted.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 Controls The Controls menu allows you to see a live preview on your computer screen, take photos from your computer, and change some of the camera settings. Status bar Setup The Setup menu allows you to make the communication settings needed to connect the computer to the camera. From this menu you can also make the camera’s internal time, date, and identification settings.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 Note: If you see a message indicating the camera is not connected properly, check the serial port is working, and confirm the port settings on your computer using the Setup menu as described on page 2-22. photo transfer button photo save button Selecting photos You can use the Select All button to select all the photos in your camera at once, or you can select individual photos by clicking the thumbnail images in the image selection window.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 Transferring photos TWAIN Get Photos Transfers Button Function selected photos from the camera to your application. Notes Some TWAIN applications will only accept one image at a time. Chapter 2 pass 0 Saving photos to a folder The name and function of the photo transfer button located in the top right corner of the Camera menu varies depending on whether EPSON Photo!2 is opened directly, or from a TWAIN- or OLE2-compliant application.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 Transferring pictures to your documents After you select pictures in the image selection window, you can insert them into your documents. You can use your pictures in many different types of applications, such as word processors, presentation programs, spreadsheets, database managers, page layout and desktop publishing packages. To enhance your photos, simply click on the Enhance Photo button before you start transferring.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 R Chapter 2 pass 0 2. Open the document or file where you want to use the picture. 1. Make sure EPSON Photo!2 is open and the picture you want to use is in the image selection window. 3. Position the cursor where you want to insert the picture. 2. Start your word processor or other application. 4. For OLE2-compliant applications, choose Object from the Insert menu and double-click EPSON PhotoPC 700/600 Object in the Object Type list box. 3.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 1. Open EPSON Photo!2 by clicking its icon. 2. Select the picture you want to use in the image selection window. 3. Click the Export Photos button. A dialog box appears in which you can select a folder, specify a file name, select a file format, and save the photos. 4. Start your application. 5. Open the document or file where you want to use the picture. 6. Position the cursor where you want to insert the picture. 7.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 If any of the photos are locked, a dialog box appears asking you whether you want to leave the photos in your camera or erase them. Click Yes to leave the photos in your camera, or click No to erase them. Getting photo information You can see an enlarged view of any thumbnail image in the selection window by clicking the Photo Info button on the Camera menu.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 You should note that when using this feature, transferring takes a longer time. Rotating your photos Use the Rotate Photo buttons when you want to change the orientation of your photos. The photos rotate in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction in 90 degree increments. When you click a Rotate Photo button, the picture rotates and the progress meter indicates progress.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 R Chapter 2 pass 0 photo transfer button Transferring photos As on the Camera menu, the name and function of the Folder menu’s photo transfer button varies depending on how you open your EPSON Photo!2 software. See the Upload/Copy Photos button summary table on the next page. TWAIN Browse button OLE Get Photos Get Photo Export Photos Button Function Transfers selected photos to your application. Transfers a selected photo to your application.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 Transferring pictures to your documents After you select pictures in the Folder menu’s image selection window, you can insert them into your documents. You can use your pictures in many different types of applications, such as word processors, presentation programs, spreadsheets, database managers, page layout and desktop publishing packages. To enhance your photos, simply click on the Enhance Photo button before you start transferring.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 Uploaded or copied images are added to the camera, to the memory card, or to another folder in the order they appear in the Folder menu’s image selection window. Note: Image files that were not originally downloaded from the camera using the Save To Folder button or converted to EPSON Photo file format using the EPSON Photo File Uploader utility cannot be uploaded or copied using this button.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 Viewing your photos You can see a much larger view of any thumbnail image in the selection window by clicking the View Photo button or double-clicking on the thumbnail. The file name and its dimensions are displayed above the image view area. The size of the photo will be one-half the width and height of your monitor’s screen resolution.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 When your camera is not connected to the computer, this menu is not accessible. Make sure your camera is properly connected to the computer, following the instructions on page 2-22. R Chapter 2 pass 0 The display panel on the computer and the display panel on the camera are updated whenever the image quality setting, flash mode, or picture count changes.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 Selecting the flash mode Use the arrow in the Flash box to select a flash mode setting: Off Automatic Forced See your camera’s User’s Guide for more details on the flash modes. Setting the self timer Check the Self Timer check box to activate the self timer. See your camera’s User’s Guide for more information on using the self timer.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 Note: o The live preview feature consumes much battery power, so use of the optional AC adapter is recommended. See your camera’s User’s Guide for more information on using the AC adapter. o You cannot turn off the camera when you are using live preview. Click the Stop button in the Live Preview box on the Controls menu to turn off the live preview feature, and then turn off the camera.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 Using the Setup Menu When you click the Setup tab, the Setup menu appears. The Setup menu allows you to change computer connection settings and to make other camera settings, such as the date and time. Changing the computer connection You can change settings for communication between your computer and camera with the Port and Speed options. You can also test the connection and establish communication by clicking the Test Connection button.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/8/98 3. Make sure the camera is turned on and the batteries have enough power. 4. Make sure the serial port used to connect the camera is enabled and properly configured on your computer. 5. Click the Test Connection button to confirm the connection between your camera and the computer. Test Connection button Click the Test Connection button to update information on the camera’s status and its connection to the computer.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/8/98 Chapter 2 pass 0 Setting the clock Your camera can record the time and date of your pictures automatically. When you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can see exactly when each shot was taken. In order to have the time and date recorded, you need to set the camera’s clock using the camera’s LCD monitor, or by using the Set Time feature described below. The camera’s clock will continue to keep time accurately until you replace the batteries.
Proof Sign-off: Hida Bowen _______ _______ _______ EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/7/98 R Chapter 3 pass 0 Chapter 3 Using the Uploader Utilities Your camera comes with two uploader utility programs that allow you to upload images and optional programs from your computer to your camera.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/7/98 Chapter 3 pass 0 Note: EPSON Photo File Uploader automatically converts images from their original size to whichever of these three sizes you choose. 2. Open your EPSON Photo File Uploader program. The EPSON Photo File Uploader window appears with the Upload To Camera menu displayed. To use EPSON Photo File Uploader, you need to install the program in your computer along with the EPSON Photo!2 software.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/7/98 4. Select the images you want to upload in the File Name list. Then click the -> button. If you want to upload the images in the list all at once, simply click the >> button. R Chapter 3 pass 0 5. For each file in the Selected Files List, select an image size from the Image Size box. The selected files appear in the Selected Files List in the order they will be uploaded.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/7/98 Chapter 3 pass 0 If you want to upload photos to your camera, click the Select camera button. The Select Camera Type window appears. Highlight your camera type and click Select, then click the Start button to start uploading the photos. Note: If you want to preview a selected image and confirm its size, check the Preview check box.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/7/98 3. Click the Add button. 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 Chapter 3 pass 0 4. For each file in the Selected Files List, select an image size from the Image Size box. 3 When you finish selecting image files, click Done to close the Select Files dialog box.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/7/98 6 Chapter 3 pass 0 If you want to save copies of the converted files on your computer, check the Save file to check box before uploading the photos. Click Browse, then select the folder where you want to save the files. 7. Click OK. The folder you selected is displayed to the right of the Browse button. If you want to upload photos to your camera, click the Select camera button. The Select Camera Type window appears.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/7/98 3. Click the Screen Capture menu tab. The Screen Capture menu appears. R Chapter 3 pass 0 Note: To select a folder located on a network drive, you may need to map the drive before opening EPSON Photo File Uploader. 5. Specify the key combination you want to use for screen captures using the Hot Key settings box. Check 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.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/7/98 Chapter 3 pass 0 8. When you are finished making screen captures, close your application and click the Stop button in the Screen Capture menu. The key combination you selected is erased. 1. Make sure the camera is connected to the computer, and that both the computer and the camera are turned on. Also make sure EPSON Photo!2 is not open and the LCD monitor is turned off.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/7/98 R Chapter 3 pass 0 Using EPSON Program Uploader The EPSON Program Uploader utility allows you to upload up to five optional programs from your PC or Macintosh to your camera. Note: o When you install your EPSON Photo!2 software, EPSON Program Uploader is installed automatically. To install EPSON Photo!2, see page 1-1. o o When uploading optional programs, the number of pictures you can store in your camera’s internal memory decreases.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/7/98 Chapter 3 pass 0 Speed: The Speed option allows you to change the speed at which EPSON Photo!2 communicates with the camera. When Auto is selected, EPSON Photo!2 automatically selects the fastest possible communication speed. The speed choices for Windows are Auto, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200, and 230400 bps. (The 230400 bps speed is only available if you are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or NT and your PC is equipped with a high-speed serial port and driver.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 5/7/98 6. Click Upload. EPSON Program Uploader begins uploading the selected programs. When the uploading process is finished, the uploaded programs appear in the Applications in Camera list. 7. Click Close to close the program. Now you can use the programs in your camera. See your User’s Guide for instructions on opening the programs.
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Proof Sign-off: Hida Bowen _______ _______ _______ EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C A5 size 4/7/98 R Chapter 4 pass 0 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Your camera’s software should be easy to use, and any problems you may have should be easy to solve. See the following section to solve problems with EPSON Photo!2, EPSON Photo File Uploader, and other software programs. Software Problems The EPSON Photo!2 Setup menu appears instead of the Camera menu when you connect the camera to your computer and open EPSON Photo!2.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 4/7/98 Chapter 4 pass 0 Avoid opening or working with applications unrelated to the photo transfer process while the camera and computer are communicating. Note: While the camera and computer are communicating, star icons move across the camera’s display panel.
Proof Sign-off: Hida Bowen EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C _______ _______ A5 size 5/6/98 R Glossary pass 0 Glossary application grayscale A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing or financial planning. Images represented with various shades of gray in addition to black and white. bit interface Short for binary digit. The smallest unit of data in computer processing. A bit can represent two values, on and off, or 1 and 0.
EPSON Photo!2 Rev.C L A5 size 5/6/98 Glossary pass 0 port An interface channel through which data is transmitted between devices. resolution Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels. Measured in dots per inch (dpi), pixels per inch (ppi), or samples per inch (spi). 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.
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