Epson PhotoPC 3100Z Quick Reference Guide
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Quick Reference Guide - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 2
, 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. Copyright © 2001 by Epson America, Inc. Long Beach, California Printed on recycled paper. CPD-12424 - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 3
Quick Reference Guide This book provides a quick reference to using your camera. It covers the camera's basic features and includes helpful tips for taking pictures in various locations. - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 4
Contents Installing Batteries 1 Camera Dial Settings 3 Status Display Panel 4 Formatting Your CompactFlash Memory Card 6 Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card 7 Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card 8 Taking Pictures 10 Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder 11 Taking Pictures With the - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 5
Installing Batteries Your camera includes a set of new alkaline batteries. See your User's Guide for safety instructions, then install the batteries. 1 Hold the camera upside-down. 2 Press and hold the battery cover lock down and slide the cover out to open it. battery cover lock 1 - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 6
3 Insert four batteries into the compartment, positioning the + and − ends as shown below. 4 Lower the battery cover and slide it in. 2 - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 7
screen to take macro and digital zoom pictures. Take pictures using the viewfinder. This setting uses less battery power than taking pictures with the LCD screen. Play back or delete your photos, sounds, and video clips, or lock and unlock photos. Use when you connect your camera to your computer - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 8
appear on the status display panel on the top of the camera: sensitivity image quality white balance flash low battery icon timer monochrome indicator exposure Status Display Panel Settings pictures remaining Image Quality Settings Standard (640 × 480 pixels) Fine (1600 × 1200 pixels - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 9
depending on your image quality setting. * The Uncompressed Tiff setting must be enabled in the Shot Setup menu. See your User's Guide for details. ** These settings are only available in the Program and Manual user modes. See "Using the LCD SETUP and View Screens" for instructions on changing the - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 10
buttons next to the up, down, right, and left arrows to change the date and time settings. (For detailed instructions, see your User's Guide.) 4 When you're finished, press the button under BACK. You see the SETUP menu. 5 Press the button under Memory SETUP. The Memory Card Format menu appears: 6 - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 11
next to Yes to format the card. 7 After the card is formatted, the camera returns to the Memory Card Format menu. Press the button under BACK to return to the SETUP menu. Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card CAUTION Never remove the card while the camera is on. Data in the card may be lost or damaged - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 12
and close the cover. eject button Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card You can purchase additional CompactFlash memory cards from leading suppliers. See your User's Guide for details. CAUTION ◗ Never remove the card while the camera is on. Data in the card may be lost or damaged. ◗ Don't force the - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 13
latch and pull the cover open. memory card cover latch 2 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. Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot. As you insert the card, the eject button pops up - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 14
memory card to take Uncompressed Tiff mode pictures. Your camera's included 16MB CompactFlash memory card lets you take one Tiff mode picture. When taking pictures in Tiff mode or HyPict mode, you will notice a delay in processing time of up to 22 seconds. (See your User's Guide for instructions - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 15
Pictures With the Viewfinder Use the camera's viewfinder to capture an image as you would with any point-and-shoot auto-focus camera. viewfinder status display panel control buttons power button shutter button telephoto button wide angle button menu button Make sure the lens cap is not on the - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 16
the Viewfinder menu. (See your User's Guide for details.) 4 Look straight through the viewfinder and center your subject within the cross-hairs. 5 Push the T (telephoto) button to zoom in on your subject, or the W (wide angle) button to zoom out. 6 Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 17
your subject. NOTE You can get as close as 2.36 inches (6 cm) in macro mode. The lens must be zoomed all the way out to get closer than 8 inches (20 cm). See your User's Guide for instructions. 2 Press the POWER button and turn the camera dial to to see a live preview with the View menu settings. 13 - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 18
looks different in Manual or Full Auto mode. (See "Using the LCD SETUP and View Screens" to change the user mode.) NOTE If the camera is idle for more than the designated power off interval, it turns off automatically. To turn it back on, press the shutter button, or turn the camera off and then - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 19
screen when the camera locks the settings. 6 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 7 Hold the camera still until the shutter snaps. Then release the shutter button. If the confirmation screen in the Shot Setup menu. See your User's Guide for detailed instructions. 15 - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 20
. During this time, you can record a message into the camera's microphone. ◗ Press the button next to to instantly play back your images. (Press the button under BACK to return to the View menu.) For more detailed instructions on using the confirmation screen, see your User's Guide. Playing Back - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 21
1 Press the POWER button and turn the camera dial to . You see the playback screen displaying your pictures. Deleting Pictures 1 Follow the steps in the section above to play back your images. 2 When you see the image you want to delete, press the button under Delete. 3 You see a confirmation screen. - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 22
to Print The camera includes PRINT Image Matching,™ which gives you ideal printouts of your digital photos. You can select photos when you view them in any of the camera's playback menus. 1 Turn the camera dial to and press the POWER button. 2 Select a photo and press the green t print button on - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 23
If you want to adjust any camera settings, such as white balance, sensitivity, or macro mode, turn the camera dial to to see the View menu and adjust the settings, then turn the camera dial back to . (See your User's Guide for instructions on using camera settings.) You see the video clip capture - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 24
button to begin recording your video clip. To stop the recording before the time is up, press the shutter button again. You see the red letters REC on the screen while your camera is recording. If digital zooming is enabled, you can digitally zoom in on your subject while you are recording. Push the - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 25
playing in a screen like this: 6 Press the button under Quit to stop playing the video clip. For detailed playback information, see your User's Guide. Deleting Video Clips 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 under "Playing Back Video Clips," to select a video clip for deletion. 2 Press the button next to - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 26
the user mode.) If you are taking pictures in bright sunlight: ◗ Reduce the automatic exposure setting. ◗ Use a fast shutter speed or narrow aperture setting. ◗ Use an optional filter with the PhotoPC 3100Z's included lens adapter to cut down on excessive light and protect the camera's lens. If - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 27
speed. ◗ Use a higher sensitivity or ISO equivalent. (A tripod is recommended for higher sensitivity settings.) ◗ Use the slow synchronized flash setting to light up the background along with the subject. When you are taking portraits, you should set up your camera so it captures flattering images - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 28
: ◗ Use a fast shutter speed. ◗ Pick a good location where you can capture a shot at any moment. ◗ In Program mode, try the Sports setting. For all your pictures: ◗ Don't forget about your optical zoom, black and white, macro mode, and other specialized settings. ◗ Hold the camera still or use - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 29
Your Camera Front view flash shutter button timer light dial viewfinder neck strap holder lens Top view neck strap holder shutter button image quality button flash button dial flash hot shoe self timer button - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 30
Back view microphone wide angle telephoto viewfinder zoom control zoom control speaker print button LCD screen menu button memory card cover Optional Lenses and Filters Includes lens adapter for optional 49 mm wide angle, telephoto, close-up lenses and filters. - Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | Quick Reference Guide - Page 31
to the SETUP menu, then press the button next to the current mode setting to cycle through the modes: Program, Manual, and Full Auto. 2 Program SETUP Menu Manual View Screen Turn the camera dial to the View Screen to go to To change a setting, press the button under or next to the setting
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