Epson PhotoPC 3100Z User Manual

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    User's Guide
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    . camera dial shutter flash button timer light hot shoe viewfinder diopter dial neck strap holder shutter button image quality button flash button self timer button camera dial POWER button top view USB port AC adapter A lens port video/audio out port front view B
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    photo camera status status display capture light light panel camera control buttons viewfinder microphone neck strap holder speaker print button LCD screen MENU button back view zoom controls tripod socket battery cover battery cover lock bottom view
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    , 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, USA Printed on recycled paper. CPD
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    Introduction Software Optional Accessories Using Your Documentation Intro-2 Intro-3 Intro-3 Formatting Your CompactFlash Memory Card 1-9 Choosing Your User Mode 1-10 Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card 1-11 Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card 1-12 Section 1: Using Your Camera and
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    Focusing, and Zooming Auto 2-10 Using Digital Zoom 4-1 Forced Flash 2-10 Enabling Digital Zoom 4-2 Flash Off 2-10 Taking Digital Zoom Pictures 4-2 Red-eye Reduction 2-10 Taking Close-Ups With Macro Mode 4-4 Slow Synchronized Flash 2-10 Adjusting the Focus Manually 4-5 Selecting
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    Installing the Driver in Mac OS 8.6 or Mac OS 8.5.1 9-3 Installing Camera Software 9-3 7-1 Installing in Windows 9-3 7-2 Installing on a Macintosh 9-5 7-3 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 9-6 7-4 7-4 Installing Your Windows 98 USB Driver Reading Your Image Expert User's Guide
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    Memory Card 10-1 Transferring Files With Image Expert 10-3 What To Do if You See an Error Message 10-6 11 Getting Your Photos Into Documents Importing Images Into Documents 11-2 Getting Images 13-6 14 Presenting Your Photos Uploading Images to the Camera Converting Files in Windows Converting
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    Solving Picture Problems A-11 Where To Get Help A-15 EPSON Accessories A-16 Software Licensing A-16 B Optional Accessories Using the Optional AC Adapter B-2 Using a Tripod B-4 Attaching an Optional Converter Lens or Filter B-4 Attaching an Optional Flash B-5 Using a PC Card Adapter
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    Y our new EPSON® PhotoPC® 3100Z is an ultra-high resolution, three megapixel, USB digital camera with 3× optical zoom. It includes three different user modes with varied levels of control: a manual mode for experienced photographers, a programmed mode for specific shots and time savings, and
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    megapixels) right inside the camera. You can also capture uncompressed Tiff images for excellent detail. Your PhotoPC 3100Z comes with cables, neck strap, soft case, lens cap, lens adapter, and a 16MB CompactFlash™ memory card. It also includes a CD-ROM with software and utilities for downloading
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    offers these accessories for the PhotoPC 3100Z: Your EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z documentation gives you all ◗ Universal AC adapter (part number B867081) for use the information you need to use your camera and software. with any standard (100 to 240 V) electrical outlet ◗ Your Quick Reference Guide is
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    Pictures This section includes information about using your EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z to take and play back pictures, adjust camera settings, and capture video clips. It also explains how to use the camera to set up PRINT Image Matching™ and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) files for printing. The
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    a CompactFlash Memory Card 1-12 lens cap lens cap strap neck strap soft case CompactFlash card (16MB, installed in camera) A Before you can start using your PhotoPC 3100Z, you need to install the batteries, format your memory card, and prepare the camera. video cable USB cable lens adapter
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    Installing Batteries Before you install (or remove) batteries, make sure the camera is turned off. 1 Hold the camera upside down. 2 Press and hold down the battery cover lock is almost out, a low battery icon appears on the camera's display panel. Be sure to replace all four batteries at the same
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    Battery Options The PhotoPC 3100Z camera includes 4 AA alkaline batteries. It can accept the following instructions when handling batteries: ◗ 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
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    make it easier to carry. 2 Attach the fastener to one side of the camera by passing it through the eyelet. WARNING To avoid damaging the camera or other objects, or injuring people, do not swing the camera about. Keep the strap away from children. Do not pull or tighten the strap too firmly
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    the screw sleeve is covered by the strap, as shown below. Attaching the Lens Cap To secure the lens cap to the camera: 1 Pass the end of the string with the shorter loop through the eyelet on the edge of the lens cap. 2 Then, pass the end of the string with the longer loop
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    the string is securely attached to the camera. 6 Push the lens cap onto the camera. It should snap into place. To remove the lens cap, press in the lens cap release tabs on the sides as you pull the cap off of the camera. Using the Camera Case Place the camera in the case upright, with the front
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    camera or playing photos back on the LCD screen. camera dial To turn on the camera, remove the lens cap photos and video clips, and add audio recordings to your photos. See Chapter 6 for details. Use this setting whenever you are connecting your camera to the computer. Also use it for PRINT Image
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    extended period of time (without connecting the camera to an optional AC adapter), you will need to reset the clock. To set the date and time: 1 Turn the camera dial to to turn on the camera. . Press the see the SETUP menu. Now you're ready to format the memory card. Setting Up Your Camera 1-8
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    Card Your camera comes with a 16MB memory card preinstalled in the camera. This card stores your photos, video clips, and audio recordings until you transfer them to your computer and delete them. You must format your CompactFlash memory card before you use it to store your images. 1 Turn the camera
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    can adjust some basic settings, such as image quality, digital zoom, and macro mode. To choose the camera mode: 1 Turn the dial to and press the POWER button to turn on the camera. You see the SETUP menu. user 2 Press the button mode next to the current user mode to cycle through the three
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    , if it is on.) 3 Push in the eject button to release the card. Then pull out the card and close the cover. CAUTION Never remove a card while the camera is on. Data in the card may be lost or damaged. 2 Place your finger behind the memory card cover latch and pull the cover open. eject button
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    the card all the way into the memory card slot. As you insert the card, the eject button pops up. CAUTION Don't force the card into the slot. If the card doesn't slide in all the way, turn the card over and reinsert it. 5 Close the memory card cover. memory card cover latch Setting Up Your Camera
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    Panel 2-17 T aking pictures with the PhotoPC 3100Z is easy and gives you lots of options. Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder You can capture an image as you would with any point-and-shoot auto-focus camera: look through the optical viewfinder and press the two-step shutter. 1 Make sure you are at
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    . 10 After the shutter snaps, release the shutter button. The camera processes the picture. CAUTION Handle the camera carefully while it is processing your image, and don't set it down too hard. Saved images remain on the memory card even when you remove the card from the camera, or remove the
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    screen lets you see a live preview of what the camera's lens sees at any moment. You must take pictures with the LCD screen when you want to use the macro or digital zoom features or when you want to make audio recordings to go with your photos. Before you begin to take pictures, you can use
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    . See page 7-2 to set the auto power off time.) When it is connected to the AC adapter, the camera shuts off after 15 minutes. If the image on your LCD screen disappears, press the shutter button to "wake" the camera. 5 Push the T (telephoto) button to zoom in on your subject, or the W (wide angle
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    the button next to to instantly play back your images. (Press the button under BACK to return to the View menu.) NOTE You enable the confirmation screen in the Shot SETUP menu. See page 2-14 for detailed instructions. When the camera stops processing the image, you're ready to take another picture
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    back audio, and delete individual photos. NOTE See Chapter 6 for additional playback options that you can use in the camera's Playback menu. To play back your images: 1 Turn the camera dial to . 2 In Full Auto or Program mode, press the button next to the icon. In Manual mode, press the button under
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    The PhotoPC 3100Z has four resolution settings for JPEG images and one resolution setting for uncompressed Tiff images. Press the image quality button on top of the camera image to cycle from one setting to quality button the other. The camera dial must be turned to , , or to set the image quality
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    will notice a delay of approximately 22 seconds while the camera processes your image in Tiff mode. ◗ If you want to take multiple shots in Uncompressed Tiff mode, you can buy a higher-density CompactFlash memory card, which lets you store more photos. See Appendix B for details. (You can still
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    compression to low compression for higher quality JPEG images, or standard compression to save space on your memory card. 1 Turn the camera dial to menu. to display the SETUP 2 Press the button next to Shot SETUP. You see the Shot SETUP menu with the current setting. 3 Press
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    camera steady or use a tripod to avoid capturing blurry images. ◗ If you are taking pictures outdoors in bright light, the camera photography is prohibited, or for macro close-ups. Red-eye Reduction camera still or use a tripod when you are using the leading setting. (See Appendix B for instructions
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    Trailing. 4 Press the button under BACK to return to the SETUP menu. NOTE Slow synchronized flash is available only in the Program or Manual user modes. If you are using your camera in Manual mode, make sure you don't set the flash mode to Ext Flash. See page 1-10 for information about changing the
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    To cancel a timer picture after you've pressed the shutter button, press the shutter button again, or press the timer button. The camera clicks when the image is captured. The photo capture light on the back of the camera flashes green as the PhotoPC 3100Z processes the image. Taking Pictures 2-12
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    're taking. The camera automatically assigns the optimum exposure, metering method, and sensitivity for your subject. Normal Appropriate for most photographs. Settings: auto exposure and matrix metering. Sports Recommended for action photographs. Settings: high shutter speed, automatic sensitivity
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    You can record audio in any user mode immediately after shooting a photo as described here, or you can add it later. For instructions on adding a recording when playing back photos, see page 6-5. For instructions on playing back recordings with your camera, see page 6-6. microphone Taking Pictures
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    your CompactFlash memory card and reduce the number of photos you can store. You see the confirmation screen. 6 Press the button next to Rec Sound. To take a picture and add a recording: 1 Make sure the confirmation screen is enabled, as described on page 2-14. 2 Turn the camera dial to . Center
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    You can also instantly delete the image. 1 Make sure the confirmation screen is enabled, as described on page 2-14. 2 Turn the camera dial to . Center the subject on the LCD screen. 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the camera settings. 4 When the photo capture light stops flashing and
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    of the camera) shows the camera's current settings and how many additional pictures you can take. sensitivity image quality white use the optional universal AC adapter when you see this icon. Although you may be able to use the camera with low batteries, it use instructions. Taking Pictures 2-17
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    red, and you can no longer use the shutter button. Before you can take any more pictures, you need to delete some of the images on the memory card. (See page 6-3 for instructions.) If you want to save your photos before you delete them, connect the camera to your computer (as described in Chapter
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    3-3 Interval Shooting 3-5 Y our PhotoPC 3100Z lets you take shots of moving and changing subjects, including video clips and time lapse photos. You can also take quick sequences of shots, without having to wait for the camera to process each image. hold the camera sideways, your video will play
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    your video clip. To stop recording before the time is up, press the shutter button again. You see the red letters REC on the screen and a time countdown appears while your camera is recording. If digital zooming is enabled, you can digitally zoom in on your subject while you are recording. Push
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    the photo capture light stops flashing and remains a steady green. NOTE If you continue to hold down the shutter button after the first sequence of pictures, the camera will pause to process the images and then take a second sequence. The camera will continue to take pictures until the memory card
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    ), or seven super fine images (one per second). 1 Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod. (See page B-4 for information on attaching the camera to a tripod.) 2 Turn the camera dial to . Press the POWER button to turn on the camera and wait until the photo capture light stops flashing and
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    JPEG or uncompressed Tiff images in interval shooting mode. ◗ 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. See Chapters 4 and 5 for more information. To capture time lapse shots in
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    camera. The number of photos you can take is limited by the space on the CompactFlash memory card. With a higher density card, you can store more pictures. (See Appendix B for more information.) TIP You can use a movie editing or animation program to turn your interval photos into time lapse movies
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    . You can use the digital zoom, frame multiple images to stitch into a single panorama, or focus in on a close object with macro mode. You can also manually focus the camera to a fixed point. Using Digital Zoom A Digital zoom pictures are magnified up to two times (2×) beyond the maximum optical
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    Enabling Digital Zoom 1 Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu. Taking Digital Zoom Pictures 1 Turn the camera dial to . You see the View menu. 2 Press the button next to Shot SETUP. You see the Shot SETUP menu. 3 If the digital zoom setting is set to D-ZOOM Off, press the button next
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    narrower and a yellow border appears around the LCD screen. The words DIGITAL ZOOM appear on the LCD screen briefly. 4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the auto focus and exposure. When the camera locks its settings, the photo capture light stops flashing and you see a green circle and flash
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    may appear blurry or washed out. ◗ You can't capture macro images with the viewfinder. You must use the LCD screen to accurately frame your photo. ◗ If you are taking close-ups between 2.36 inches (6 cm) and 8 inches (20 cm), the camera must be zoomed all the way out. Press the W (wide angle) button
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    Adjusting the Focus Manually The PhotoPC 3100Z lets you manually select a fixed focus. 1 Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 for details.) 2 Turn the camera dial to or . If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the camera dial set to ), press the MENU
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    done taking photos, you load them onto your computer and stitch them together in the Panorama Stitcher software application included on your CD-ROM. 1 Turn the camera dial to . NOTE If you want to adjust any camera settings, such as white balance, sensitivity, or macro mode, turn the camera dial to
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    4 Press the shutter button halfway to lock the auto focus and exposure. When the camera locks its settings, the photo capture light stops flashing and you see a green circle on the screen. 5 Press the button all the way down to capture the image. 6 Frame the next image in your panorama. The LCD
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    camera sideways. After you stitch your image in Panorama Stitcher, you'll need to rotate the final image in Image Expert or a similar program. See Chapter 10 to load your pictures onto your computer and Chapter 13 to stitch your images together using Panorama Stitcher. Framing, Focusing, and Zooming
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    Using Your Camera . 5 Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings Sections in this Chapter: Adjusting Exposure PhotoPC 3100Z gives you complete control over exposure, color, and other lighting condition settings. A NOTE The settings in this chapter require that you set your user mode B to Manual
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    a picture against a dark background (where your subject may be overexposed). With the PhotoPC 3100Z, you can select automatic exposure settings, or you can fine-tune the exposure manually by setting the shutter speed and aperture setting. Changing the Automatic Exposure Value The Exposure Value (EV
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    In Program mode, you can select from nine settings in increments of 0.5, from −2.0 to +2.0 EV. In Manual mode, make sure the exposure setting is Auto Exposure, Aperture Priority, or Shutter Priority. You can choose from 21 settings in increments of 0.2, from −2.0 to +2.0 EV. Viewfinder LCD Screen
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    To adjust the settings: 1 Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 for details.) 2 Turn the camera dial to . 3 Press the button next to the exposure mode to change it to Manual Exposure. exposure mode shutter speed 4 Press the button aperture next to the up arrow
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    your subject and soften the background. The camera then automatically sets the shutter speed based on the lighting conditions. To set the aperture and let the camera automatically determine the shutter speed: 1 Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 for details.) 2 Turn
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    sets the aperture based on the lighting conditions. To set the shutter speed and let the camera automatically determine the aperture setting: 1 Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 for details.) 2 Turn the camera dial to . You see the View menu. 3 Press the button
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    or Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 for instructions.) 2 Turn the camera dial to or . If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the camera dial set to ), press the MENU button. If you are taking pictures with the LCD screen, you see the View menu with a preview of your image. 3 Do
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    ◗ If the user mode is set to Manual, press the button under MENU CHANGE. You see one of the following screens. Press the button under ISO to change the sensitivity setting. Viewfinder LCD Screen Adjusting the White Balance Setting The PhotoPC 3100Z adjusts white balance automatically to ensure
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    is set to Program or Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 for instructions.) 2 Turn the camera dial to or . If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the camera dial set to ), press the MENU button to see the Viewfinder menu. If you are taking pictures with the LCD screen, you see the View
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    Setting the Custom White Balance 1 Remove the camera's lens cap and press the POWER button to turn on the camera. 2 Turn the camera dial to to display the SETUP menu. If necessary, change to Program or Manual user mode. 3 Press the button next to Shot SETUP to go to the Shot SETUP menu. 4 Press the
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    automatically samples light from the entire image area and determines the correct exposure. You can use spot metering to choose a point, such as your subject's face, to determine the exposure. To change the metering system: 1 Make sure that the camera is set to Manual user mode. (See page 1-10 for
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    conditions. If you are taking pictures in bright sunlight: ◗ Reduce the exposure setting. ◗ Use a fast shutter speed or smaller aperture setting. ◗ Use an optional filter with the camera's included lens adapter to cut down on excessive light. If the sky is cloudy: ◗ Increase the exposure setting
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    subject and takes the picture. In this mode, hold the camera still or use a tripod (see Appendix B). The trailing setting user-defined white balance. If you are taking portrait photos: ◗ Try using spot metering. Make sure you center your subject when you lock the exposure with the two-step shutter
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    Back Pictures One by One 6-2 Playing Back Multiple Pictures 6-2 Locking and Unlocking Photos 6-3 Deleting Pictures 6-3 Adding Audio Recordings 6-5 Playing Back Audio Recordings 6-6 Deleting You can also play back and delete video clips and sounds. Playing Back Photos 6-1 Using Your Camera
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    in order. Press the button next to the left arrow to move backward through the pictures. Zoom in on your image using the T button (see page 6-7 for details). NOTE After a few minutes of inactivity, the camera automatically shuts off to conserve battery power. If this happens, press any button on the
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    other photos in the camera You can also delete images through your software when the camera is connected to your computer (see Chapter 10). NOTE Video clips must be deleted from the video clip playback menu (see page 6-10). To delete everything in memory at once, you can format the memory card (see
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    to Delete All to delete all the images in your card. A confirmation message appears. 4 Press the button next to Yes to delete the images, or the button next to No to cancel. NOTE To make choosing images easier, you can display four or nine images at a time by pressing the button under Multi once
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    images stored on your memory card. 1 Turn the camera dial to . 2 Press the buttons next to the right and left arrows to move to the photo to which you want to add a recording. (If you're displaying multiple images time appears on the screen. NOTE If there's already a recording on the selected photo
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    memory card. 1 Set the camera dial to , and press the POWER button. 2 Use the buttons next to the right and left arrows to select an image. corner if the image has a recording attached. (If you're displaying multiple images, you'll see a white frame around the currently selected photo.) 3 Press the
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    button under BACK twice to return to the main playback menu. Magnifying a Picture You can zoom in to enlarge your image on the LCD screen and view it in greater detail. You can also use the camera's buttons to scroll the image. 1 Turn the camera dial to and press the POWER button. You see the
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    your PhotoPC 3100Z. You can play them forward or backward, delete them, and use various playback controls. 1 Turn the camera dial to . You see the last picture you took on the LCD screen. (If you haven't taken any photos, you see a gray screen with the following message: There is no image.) 2 Press
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    like the following: 8 To slow down the playback, press the button next to Change Speed. Press it again to go back to normal playback speed. 9 Press and hold the button next to the right arrows to fast forward the video video clip and return to the video clip playback screen. Playing Back Photos 6-9
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    use the LCD screen to view detailed information about individual images, including date and time taken, shutter speed, exposure settings, aperture and white balance settings, and flash settings. To display image information: 1 Turn the camera dial to , then press the button under MENU CHANGE. You
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    ." You can even control the slide show's speed and pauses. 1 Turn the camera dial to . Then press the button under image 90° to the right, press the button under Rotate twice. To rotate the image back to its original orientation, press the button under Rotate a third time. Select any other images
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    it goes without battery power for an extended period of time. NOTE The camera does not automatically adjust the time for changes between daylight savings time and standard time. Y our camera has many options that you can change to configure the camera to work exactly the way you want. To reset the
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    and return to the SETUP menu. Setting the Auto Power Off Time The automatic power off feature saves battery power by automatically putting the camera into sleep mode when it's idle for a designated period of time. You can set the camera to turn off after 30 seconds, one minute, or five minutes
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    you're using batteries to power the camera. In playback mode, the camera shuts off after 5 minutes. When your camera is connected to the AC adapter, it shuts off after 15 minutes. Turning Camera Sounds On or Off The camera clicks to let you know when an image has been captured and beeps whenever
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    BACK to return to the SETUP menu. Setting the Language You can choose from eight languages for information displayed on the LCD screen. 1 Turn the camera dial to menu. to display the SETUP 2 Press the button under the icon to go to the Language/Signal setup menu. 3 Press the buttons under
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    Adjusting the LCD Brightness To adjust the brightness of the LCD screen: 1 Turn the camera dial to menu. to display the SETUP 2 Press the button under Camera SETUP. You see the Camera SETUP menu. 3 Press the buttons next to the up and down arrows to adjust the screen brightness. 4 Press the
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    All Photos 8-3 Adjusting Photos for Printing 8-3 Enabling an Index Print 8-4 Y our PhotoPC 3100Z includes a new print button feature that lets you select images and determine how many copies of each image you want to print using the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. The camera utilizes
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    information in a DPOF file on your CompactFlash card. About PRINT Image Matching PRINT Image Matching sets the color space and gamma for your printed photos based on the unique qualities of your digital camera. The PRINT Image Matching program in your camera saves a file with print commands designed
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    You can adjust the brightness and sharpness of your JPEG photos for printing. These settings will be read by a PRINT Image Matching enabled printer. The adjustment settings do not change the appearance of the actual source image. 1 Set the camera dial to and press the POWER button. 2 You see the
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    icon does not appear if both settings are Std.) Enabling an Index Print 1 Set the camera dial to and press the POWER button. 2 You see the PRINT IMAGE menu. 3 Press the button next to the index setting to change it to Index On. Press the button again to turn the index print
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    or Video Device This section includes information about using your EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z camera and software to load your photos onto your computer and work with them. It also explains how to print out your photos, and present your photos on a television, VCR, or other device. The following chapters
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    the USB Storage Driver 9-2 Installing Camera Software 9-3 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 9-6 Reading Your Image Expert User's Guide 9-9 Before you can download pictures and video clips to your computer's hard drive, you need to install the PhotoPC 3100Z software and connect the camera to
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    double-click the PhotoPC 3100Z CD-ROM icon. 3 Double-click the EPSON icon. 4 When you see the following screen, click USB Storage Driver. 5 Follow the steps on the screen to install the USB Storage driver. 6 Restart your computer. Now you are ready to install the recommended camera software. Go to
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    CD-ROM icon to open the PhotoPC 3100Z window. 3 Double-click the EPSON icon. 4 From the Install screen, click USB Storage Driver. Now you are ready to install the recommended camera software, as described below. Installing Camera Software You can install the software on your Windows 98, Windows Me
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    11-8.) 8 When the installation is complete, you return to the Install Camera Software screen. 9 Click Panorama Stitcher and follow the instructions on the screen, if you want to install it. 10 Click EPSON File Converter and follow the instructions on the screen, if you want to install it. 11 When
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    PhotoPC 3100Z CD-ROM icon to open the PhotoPC 3100Z window. 3 Double-click the EPSON icon. 4 From the Install screen, click Sierra Imaging Image Expert. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install Image Install Camera Software screen. 8 Click Panorama Stitcher and follow the instructions on
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    describes how to connect the camera to a USBcompatible PC or Macintosh using the USB cable. Note the following before you start: ◗ You can conserve battery life by using the optional AC adapter while the camera is connected to your computer. See page B-2 for instructions. ◗ When you connect the
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    your USB storage driver. The first time you connect the camera to your computer, you'll see the Add New Hardware Wizard. Follow the steps in the wizard to let your computer recognize the camera. You may need to insert your Windows 98 system disk during the installation. 1 Insert the PhotoPC 3100Z CD
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    the driver. 10 If you see this screen after you complete the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Cancel and install the USB Storage Driver from your CD-ROM, following the steps on page 9-2. 8 Click Next to install the driver. 9 When installation is complete, click Finish. Installing Software and
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    manual in Windows, click Start, point to Programs, Image Expert, then click Image Expert User's Guide. To read the manual on a Macintosh, double-click the Image Expert User's Guide icon on the PhotoPC 3100Z CD-ROM. You can also copy the manual document to move through a manual. (The box to the left
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    instructions. 1 If you are connecting with USB, make sure the camera is turned on, connected to your computer, and the camera dial is turned to . A If you are inserting a memory card, insert your card into the card reader or insert the PC card adapter into the PC card slot. B Getting Photos
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    . Click Cancel to close the Camio Viewer. (To disable the Camio Viewer, see your electronic Image Expert User's Guide.) 2 In Windows, double-click My Computer. You see a drive icon for your camera or card. Double-click the drive icon. On a Macintosh, you see the EPSON_DSC drive icon on your desktop
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    . On a Macintosh, open the Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z folder and double-click the Image Expert icon. You see a window like the following: click to see the pictures in your camera 3 In Windows, click View Pictures in the Camera. On a Macintosh, click View Pictures in PC Card Slot. You see a window
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    , the icon also appears. 4 Click the button to transfer all the images to your hard drive. To transfer a single image, click it to select it, then click the button. click to start transferring your photos NOTE ◗ To select more than one image, hold down the Ctrl key in Windows or the Shift key on
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    asking if you want to delete all the photos you transferred from your camera's memory card. 9 Click Yes to erase the image(s) from the camera's memory card, or No to save the images on the memory card. Click Cancel if you want to keep the camera filmstrip window open. From your album, you can
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    the camera with USB, select USB (Mounted Drive) for the Connect Via setting. If you're using a PC Card Adapter with your CompactFlash memory card, select PC Card. NOTE Don't select Serial/USB; that setting won't work with your camera. 6 When you are finished, click OK. Getting Photos Into
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    -3 Using Drag and Drop From an Album (Windows Only). 11-4 Getting Images With the Camio Viewer (Windows) . . . 11-5 Sharing Your Photos on the Internet 11-8 Additional Tips for Importing 11-8 P hotoPC 3100Z provides several methods for getting your pictures into presentations, letters, web pages
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    Image Expert to convert image files (see your electronic Image Expert User's Guide for details). NOTE Your picture may display poor image quality on the screen after you import it. However, in most cases it will print correctly. To import a PhotoPC 3100Z in it. For instructions, see your application
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    your picture from the camera to your hard disk. To copy and paste images: 1 In Windows, click Start, Programs, Image Expert, Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z. If you see the Image Expert Quick Tour screen, click Close. On a Macintosh, open the Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z folder and double-click
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    your photos, you can easily drag and drop them from Image Expert albums into documents or other projects. NOTE Dragging and dropping an image into WordPerfect, or Lotus SmartSuite. Depending on how well your application supports OLE 2.0, your images may not look as good when you drag and drop them
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    With the Camio Viewer (Windows) The Camio Viewer, a component of Image Expert, is a quick and easy way to get pictures from the camera. You can transfer all images to your computer, or just display the pictures in the camera. Then you can drag a picture directly into a presentation or document
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    drive and deletes them from the camera. You can then select an image to drag and drop. 3 Continue with the steps in one of the following sections, depending on the option you chose in step 2. (If you see an error message, see page A-7 for possible solutions.) Getting Your Photos Into Documents 11-6
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    picture is downloaded to your document from the camera. To edit the picture, double-click it in the Camio Viewer filmstrip to bring up the Image Expert menus and toolbar. For more information about the Camio Viewer, see your electronic Image Expert User's Guide. NOTE When you drag and drop with the
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    your images to a smaller size, such as 640 × 480 pixels using Image Expert. Large photos cause pages to load slowly. You might try creating a small, preview image with a link to the full-sized photo. See your Web application's documentation for instructions. Getting Your Photos Into Documents
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    can print a contact sheet of all the pictures in your camera, or several copies of your photos with different layouts and print settings. Printing a Single Photo 1 Start Image Expert: A In Windows, click Start, Programs, Image Expert, Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z. B Printing Your Photos 12-1
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    On a Macintosh, open the Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z folder and double-click the Image Expert icon. 2 Click the Open Image button and select your file. The photo opens. 3 Click the Print Layout button. Your photo opens in the Print Layout window. Make sure you select the paper size that you have
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    Expert: 3 Click the Print Layout button. Your photos open in the Print Layout window. In Windows, click Start, Programs, Image Expert, Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z. On a Macintosh, open the Image Expert - PhotoPC 3100Z folder and double-click the Image Expert icon. 2 Click the Open Album button
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    text you want to include, then click OK. 8 Click the Print button to print your photos. Printing Size Guidelines Here are image size guidelines to follow for the best print quality when printing photos: ◗ Print images captured at 640 × 480 pixels as small prints (4 × 6 inches, or smaller). ◗ Print
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    cylindrical panoramas for when you've taken photos of 360° views or panned images. You can save the cylindrical panoramas as EPSON Camera, Panorama Stitcher Light EP, and click Panorama A Stitcher Light EP. pictures with your camera. B 2 Click the folder or drive containing your stored images
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    down arrow to add them. To select multiple images, hold down the Ctrl or Shift key. To remove an image, click the up arrow. 4 Use the buttons to move photos to the left or right. (Images should be lined up in the correct order for the software to stitch them properly.) If your panorama is
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    Shift key. 4 Click Open. Your pictures appear in the Alignment window. 5 To remove an image, click it (a red frame appears around the image), and then select Clear from the Edit menu. 6 Align your images manually by clicking and dragging them, or click the Auto Align button. 7 If you are creating
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    2 You see the Stitch window. For a simple stitch (image blending), click the Simple Stitch checkbox. Otherwise, the software will match and adjust features to morph them into a single image. 3 Choose Image Size, Blending, Focal Length, and Background Color settings for your stitch. If you plan to
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    Stitch button. 2 You see the Stitch window. For a simple stitch (image blending), click the Simple Stitch checkbox. Otherwise, the software will match and adjust features to morph them into a single image. 3 Choose Image Size, Blending, Focal Length, and Background Color settings for your stitch
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    QuickTimeVR Files as the file type and save your image. Viewing and Printing Panoramas You can view your 360 photo paper or roll paper if your printer supports panoramic or roll paper printing. Visit the EPSON Store on the Internet at www.epsonstore.com for available EPSON printers that support
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    computer to the Connecting the Camera to a Video Device 14-10 EPSON Photo file format so you can upload it to your Y ou can connect your camera to a multimedia projector or television and present not just photos and sounds, CompactFlash memory card. You can leave images in their actual sizes or
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    Files in Windows 1 Click Start, point to Programs, EPSON Camera, EPSON File Converter, then click EPSON File Converter. You see a screen like the following. 3 Select the format of the images you want to upload from the Files Type list. 4 Select the images you want to upload in the File Name list
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    select the image you If you want to preview a selected image and confirm its size, click the Preview checkbox. 5 the Image Size box. When you select Automatic, the File Converter resizes your files to a size the camera can camera, see "Uploading Converted Files" on page 14-6. Presenting Your
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    Converting Files on a Macintosh 1 Open the EPSON File Converter folder and double-click the EPSON File Converter icon. The EPSON File Converter dialog box opens: 2 Click Add. The Select Files dialog box appears. 3 Double-click the folder containing the images you want to upload, then select each
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    which you can display the images. ◗ To rearrange the uploading order, select the image you want to reorder, then Automatic from the Image Size box. 6 To upload an audio recording with a file, highlight the image file name in camera, see the next section, "Uploading Converted Files." Presenting Your
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    If you are connecting via USB, make sure the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, and the camera dial is turned to . If you're transferring files from your memory card, insert the card into the card reader or insert the PC card adapter into the PC card slot. 2 In Windows, double-click
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    captures into a series of image files that you can upload to your camera's memory card. Windows users can make screen captures from within the EPSON File Converter utility; Macintosh users need to use the standard create a new folder for them, click the New Folder button. Presenting Your Photos 14-7
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    show" mode (or the equivalent) you can capture just the image you want, without menus and other screen elements. See your application's documentation for instructions. ◗ Presentations using large font sizes (at least 18 points) The key combination you selected is erased. Presenting Your Photos 14-8
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    14-2. Then follow the instructions on page 14-6 to upload the screens to the camera. Capturing Macintosh Screens EPSON File Converter for the Macintosh does not have a screen capture feature. However, you can make screen captures using your Macintosh system software, then use EPSON File Converter to
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    or other video output device. NOTE The optional AC adapter is highly recommended while the camera is connected to a video device. See page B-2 for instructions and ordering information. You need the video cable that came with your PhotoPC 3100Z to connect to your video device. Setting the Broadcast
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    , projector, or other device. 4 Turn on the video device and switch to video mode. 5 Turn the camera dial to . The last image that you uploaded to the camera is projected. If you are using the optional AC adapter, you can also see the image on the camera's LCD screen. Presenting Your Photos 14-11
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    slide show feature to play your images and sounds automatically (see page 6-11), or play them one at a time using the camera's navigation buttons. You can use all of the camera's other playback features to show your presentation (see Chapter 6 for details). 6 When you're done playing back pictures
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    Using Your Camera . Troubleshooting and Reference This section includes troubleshooting and maintenance instructions for your EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z, optional accessories available for the camera, specifications, and warranty information. This section includes the following appendices: A Maintenance
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    Using Your Camera . A Maintenance and Troubleshooting Sections in this Appendix: Caring for the Camera A-1 Solving Camera Problems A-3 Solving Connection and Software Problems A-7 Solving Picture Problems A-11 Where To Get Help A-15 Caring for the Camera Your PhotoPC 3100Z requires only basic
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    the Camera ◗ When you're not using the camera, make sure the camera is turned off and the lens is retracted. Attach the lens cap to protect the lens. ◗ When the camera is not used for long periods of time, remove be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields Maintenance and Troubleshooting A-2
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    Recharge or replace the batteries. ◗ If you are using the optional AC adapter, make sure it's plugged into a working outlet. You can't take a picture with the camera. ◗ Make sure you've installed the CompactFlash memory card in your camera. If it's already installed, you may need to format it (see
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    turned to for the most accurate adjustment. The camera takes too long to take a picture. ◗ You may be pressing the shutter all the way down at once. This forces the camera to focus, make exposure adjustments, and capture the image all at once. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus, then the
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    low. Connect the camera to the optional AC adapter, or replace or recharge the batteries. Then turn the camera on and back off to retract the lens. The image on the screen is too dark. Adjust the brightness of the screen using the Camera SETUP menu. See page 7-5 for instructions. The menus disappear
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    the same time. ◗ To adjust certain settings like white balance, exposure, and sensitivity settings, you need to set your user mode to Program or Manual. See page 1-8 for details. ◗ Uncompressed Tiff mode images are 9.1MB. You can take only one picture in this mode with your included memory card. For
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    your memory card with a new one (see Chapter 1). ◗ If you have sound turned on, you can capture a video clip that is 25 seconds. Turn sound recording off to capture a 35-second video clip. Solving Connection and Software Problems If you are having trouble connecting your camera to a computer
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    the AC adapter. ◗ If your camera is connected to a USB hub, try connecting the camera directly to your computer. You get a "The Camera Is Not Responding" or similar error message when you're using your PhotoPC 3100Z software with the camera connected to your computer. ◗ Make sure the cable is
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    folder. You are unable to format or use a CompactFlash memory card with your camera. ◗ Make sure you're using an ATA-compatible CompactFlash memory card (Type I). Other cards may not work with PhotoPC 3100Z. If you need help with a card, call the appropriate manufacturer's number. Some are listed
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    files from your computer to a CompactFlash memory card in your PC card (PCMCIA) drive, the camera can't access the images. You have to use the EPSON File Converter to convert your images before you upload them. See Chapter 14 for details. You can't install software in Windows 2000. If you see an
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    Solving Picture Problems If you're not satisfied with some of the pictures you get from the PhotoPC 3100Z, you may need to adjust the camera settings. Read the suggestions below. Your pictures display poor image quality on the screen or when you print them out. ◗ PhotoPC 3100Z captures images in 24-
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    photos, you can use your Image Expert software to adjust their colors. Your picture is blurry or out of focus. ◗ Make sure your subject is within the camera's range. You should be at least 20 inches away to take a picture without the flash, 20 inches to 14 feet away for a wide angle shot (zoomed
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    exposure range. If you have trouble setting both the aperture and shutter speed manually, try adjusting the aperture and letting the camera choose the shutter speed with Aperture Priority mode (see Chapter 5). ◗ If you're using the macro mode to take a close-up photo, be sure to provide adequate
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    's lens may be dirty or dusty. Try cleaning it by following the instructions on page A-2. The area captured in the photo is different from what you saw in the viewfinder. ◗ Make sure you look straight through the viewfinder. ◗ If you're taking a close-up or macro mode picture, turn the camera dial
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    have the following information ready: ◗ Product name (EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z) ◗ Product serial number (located on the bottom of the camera) ◗ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase ◗ Computer configuration ◗ Description of the problem Maintenance and Troubleshooting A-15
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    accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Software Licensing You can install EPSON File Converter and the USB storage driver on multiple computer systems. If you want to install Image
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    B Optional Accessories Sections in this Appendix: Using the Optional AC Adapter B-2 Using a Tripod B-4 Attaching an Optional Converter Lens or Filter B-4 Attaching an Optional Flash B-5 Using a PC Card Adapter B-6 Photo Printers B-8 Y ou can use a variety of options with the PhotoPC 3100Z to
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    power. Additional CompactFlash memory cards are also handy to have to store more pictures. These options should be available where you bought your PhotoPC 3100Z. You can purchase accessories from the EPSON Store at (800) 873-7766 or visit www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please
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    powering your PhotoPC 3100Z. ◗ If the AC plug doesn't fit your outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. ◗ To avoid radiation danger, do not expose or remove the ferrite core. 2 Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the camera. To avoid losing any images or settings
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    can attach a 49 mm telephoto or wide-angle converter lens to the camera using the lens adapter that came with your camera. You can also use 49 mm close up lenses and filters. You can order accessory Tiffen lenses and filters from DC Pro Digital Camera Accessories at (800) 522-7835 or (516) 434-8800
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    through photo specialty shops, mail order catalogs, and on the Internet): Brand: Metz Model: 32Z-2 3 Slide the flash onto the top of the camera's hot shoe as shown below. (See the manual for the flash if you need more detailed instructions.) NOTE The camera must be in the Manual user mode
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    computer has a Type II PC card (PCMCIA) slot, you can use a PC card adapter to access images stored on CompactFlash cards. NOTE ◗ If you don't have an adapter, you can use Image Expert to transfer photos to your computer. Or you can use the USB Storage driver to copy your photos to your hard drive
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    Installing the PC Card Adapter 1 Insert the memory card all the way into the adapter. 2 Insert the adapter into your computer's Type II PC card slot. Transferring Photos With the Adapter Once the adapter and card are installed in your computer's PC card (PCMCIA) slot, you can transfer photos by
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    printers: ◗ EPSON Stylus Photo 785EPX This is the ideal printer for digital cameras. It includes a built-in PC Card slot and allows you to print BorderFree™ photos without turning on your computer. This printer includes complete support for PRINT Image Matching. ◗ EPSON Stylus Photo 890 This
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    C-6 Optional Universal AC Adapter C-6 Minimum System Requirements C-7 Camera Physical Dimensions Width 4.3 inches (108 mm) Height 3.5 inches (89 mm) Depth 2.6 inches (65 mm) Weight 12.6 oz (358 g) without batteries, strap, lens cap, and CompactFlash memory card A B Specifications C-1
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    off set to 30 seconds) Approximately 210 minutes playback Digital still auto focus camera with LCD screen 1/1.8 inch color area CCD (3.34 megapixels) Image resolution File formats Bit depth USB cable Video out Internal ROM Internal RAM Expansion memory Self-timer Tripod mount 2544 × 1904 pixels
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    mm (equivalent to a 34 to 102 mm lens on a 35 mm camera) Brightness: F2.0 (W) to 2.5 (T) Auto-focus range 20 inches (50 cm) to infinity (normal) 8 to 20 inches (20 to 50 cm) (macro mode) 2.36 to 20 inches (6 to 50 cm) (macro mode, wide angle) Manual-focus range Three settings (approx. 3 feet
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    TTL automatic white balance Fixed white balance (5200K) User-defined white balance 3× optical zoom 2× digital zoom Electric iris with mechanical shutter, 1/1000 second to 8 seconds (shutter speed range varies, based on aperture setting) Real-image optical, with centering cross hair (view range
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    CompactFlash Memory Card Density 16MB Physical Dimensions Width 1.7 inches (42.8 mm) Height 1.5 inches (36.8 mm) Depth 0.13 inch (3.3 mm) Approximate Photo Capacity Image Mode Standard Fine Super Fine HyPict* Tiff* Standard compression Low compression 199 122 56 29 29 15 12 1 *
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    V, 50 to 60 Hz Output DC 1.2 V/490 mA × 4 Charging time 240 minutes maximum (initial charge) 2 1/2 hours average (subsequent charges) Power Hydride rechargeable battery Size AA Output DC 1.2 V Optional Universal AC Adapter Physical Dimensions Width 1.7 inches (43 mm) Height 1.22 inches
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    CD-ROM) NOTE The included software does not support Mac OS X. If you are using Mac OS X 10.0 or later, check the EPSON website for possible software updates. Connect to the Internet, then go to http://support.epson.com. The included software cannot be used with the Multiple Users function of Mac OS
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    the adapter from the electrical outlet. ◗ To avoid damage to the optics of the camera, do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. camera's cover or open any of the compartments except ◗ Do not insert the batteries backward. as instructed in this User's Guide. ◗ Do
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    one. Allow time for the camera and its optional accessories to adjust to temperature changes before using them. ◗ Do not use a frayed or damaged power cord with the AC adapter. ◗ Remove batteries and/or unplug the camera and the AC adapter and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
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    47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: EPSON AMERICA operation. Trade Name: Type of Product: Model: EPSON Digital Still Camera G790B Product: EPSON PhotoPC3100Z Notices D-3
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    more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FOR CANADIAN USERS This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet
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    : Epson America, Inc. ("EPSON") warrants to the first end-user customer that the EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z Digital Camera enclosed software problems, interaction with non-EPSON products, or service other than by an EPSON Authorized Servicer. If a claimed defect cannot be identified or reproduced in service
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    Index Numerics 360° panoramas, 13-5 to 13-6 A AC adapter, Intro-3, 2-17, 7-2, B-2 to B-3, C-6 Accessories, Intro-3, A-16, B-1 to B-8 Acrobat Reader installing, 9-1 to 9-5 using, 9-9 Action photos, 2-13 Adjusting camera settings, 2-7 to 2-14, 7-1 to 7-5 Albums copying from, 11-3 to 11-4 dragging
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    , 5-2, 5-12 Brightness LCD setting, 7-5 picture, A-13 PRINT Image Matching setting, 8-3 to 8-4 Broadcast signal, 14-10, A-7 Buttons alert sounds, 7-3 flash, 2-9 image quality, 2-7 POWER, 1-7 print, 8-2 shutter see Shutter timer, 2-12 C Cable USB, 9-6 A video, 14-10 to 14-12 B Index 2
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    macro, 4-4 Manual, 1-10 manual focus, 4-5 monochrome, 2-11 panorama stitching, 4-6 to 4-8 Program, 1-10 sleep, 2-4 Tiff, 2-8 viewfinder, 2-1 to 2-2 Camera status light, 2-18 Camio Viewer, 11-5 to 11-7 Cap, lens, 1-5 Capturing video, 3-1 to 3-2 Card, CompactFlash memory, see Memory card
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    , 2-16 quick playback, 2-16 Connecting camera, 9-6 optional AC adapter, B-2 to B-3 problems, A-7 to A-8 USB cable, 9-6 video cable, 14-10 to 14-12 Continuous shooting problems, A-4 taking pictures, 3-3 to 3-4 with the timer, 3-4 Contrast, A-13 Converter lens, B-4 Converting files for uploading, 14
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    , 10-1 to 10-5, 11-7 pictures, 10-1 to 10-5, 11-5 to 11-7 slow, A-9 using PC card adapter, B-7 video clips, 10-1 to 10-5, 11-7 DPOF, 8-1 to 8-4 Drag and drop, 11-4 to 11-5, 11-7, A-8, A-11 E Electronic manual, 9-9 English, resetting on camera, 7-4 A Environmental specifications, C-3 B Index 5
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    EPSON accessories, A-16 automated telephone services, A-15 Electronic support services, A-15 help, A-15 to A-16 Store, A-16 World Wide Web site, A-15 Erasing pictures from camera using computer, 10-5 pictures from camera using LCD screen, 6-3 to 6-4 pictures using quick delete, 2-16 video clip, 6-10
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    , A-13 troubleshooting, A-13 Fluorescent lighting, 5-8, 5-13 Focus locking, 2-2, 2-4 problems, A-12 setting, 4-5 viewfinder adjustment, 7-5 Folders, on camera, A-9 Formats EPSON Photo file, 14-1 JPEG, 2-7 Motion JPEG, 3-1 QuickTime Movie, 3-1, A-10 Tiff, 2-8, A-4 Formatting memory card, 1-9 Framing
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    to 11-7 Image quality, setting, 2-7 to 2-8 Images, see Pictures Importing photos, 11-2, A-9 Index print DPOF, 8-4 Image Expert, 12-3 to 12-4 PRINT Image Matching, 8-4 Indoor pictures, 5-7 Information, displaying, 6-10 Installing batteries, 1-2 memory card, 1-12 PC card adapter, B-7 software, 9-1 to
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    dark, A-5 waking from auto shutoff, 2-4 Leading flash setting, 2-10 to 2-11 Lens aperture settings, 5-5 problems, A-5 Lens adapter, B-4 Lens cap attaching, 1-5 to 1-6 removing, 1-6 Lenses, optional, B-4 Licensing software, A-16 Light metering, 5-11 Lighting conditions bright, 5-12 dim, 5-7, 5-12
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    , 6-7 to 6-8 Maintenance, A-1 to A-2 Manual focus, 4-5 Manual mode, description, 1-10 Manuals, using, Intro-3, 9-9 Matrix metering, 5-11 Memory card dimensions, C-5 formatting, 1-9 full, A-3 installing, 1-12 problems, A-3, A-7, A-9 to A-10 removing, 1-11 uploading images, 14-6 Menus playback, 6-1 to
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    4-8, 13-1 to 13-6 Parts, 1-1 Pasting pictures into documents, 11-3 to 11-4 Pausing slide show, 6-11 video clip, 6-9 PC card, A-10, B-6 to B-7 PCMCIA, A-10, B-6 to B-7 PDF Image Expert manual, 9-9 Photo capture light, 2-2, 2-4 Photo printers, B-8 Photo processing time, C-4 Photographic specifications
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    processing, A-4 taking with LCD screen, 2-3 to 2-5 taking with viewfinder, 2-1 to 2-2 transferring from camera, 11-5 to 11-7 unlocking, 6-3 uploading, 14-6 zoom, digital, 4-3 Pictures remaining, incorrect, A-6 Placing photos in documents, 11-2 Playing back audio, 6-6, 6-11, 14-10 to 14-12
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    device, 14-11 AV Out, 14-11 USB, 9-6 VIDEO IN on video device, 14-11 Portrait subject setting, 2-13 Portraits, 5-13 Power AC adapter, 2-17, C-5, C-6 battery, see Batteries camera specifications, C-2 optional AC adapter, B-2 to B-3 problems, A-3 POWER button, 1-7 Power off, setting, 7-2 to 7-3 Power
  • Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | User Manual - Page 187
    , A-12 importing, A-9 LCD screen, A-5 lens, A-5 memory card, A-3 missing pictures, A-9 missing video clips, A-9 overexposed pictures, A-13 picture, A-11 to A-14 playing pictures on television, A-7 power, A-3 Problems (continued) settings, A-6 slow image processing, A-4 software, A-7 to A-10 sound
  • Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | User Manual - Page 188
    6-11 S Safety instructions, D-1 to D-2 specifications, C-3 Screen captures Macintosh, 14-9 Windows, 14-7 to 14-9 Screen, LCD see LCD screen selecting photos, 8-2 to 8-3 Self timer, using, 2-12 Sensitivity problems, A-6 setting, 5-7 to 5-8, 5-12 Sequences capturing, 3-3 to 3-4 Service, A-15 to A-16
  • Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | User Manual - Page 189
    , 4-5 image quality, 2-7 to 2-8 language, 7-4, A-7 LCD brightness, 7-5 macro mode, 4-4 metering, 5-11 monochrome, 2-11 panoramic pictures, 4-6 to 4-8 problems, A-6 programmed subject settings, 2-13 sensitivity, 5-7 to 5-8 shutter speed and aperture, 5-4 to 5-6 time and date, 7-1 to 7-2 user mode
  • Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | User Manual - Page 190
    , 14-6 stopping, 6-11 volume setting on camera, 7-4 Slow shutter, A-4 Specifications Slow synchronized flash, 2-10, 5-12 AC adapter, C-6 Slow transfer, A-9 battery charger, C-5 Software environmental, C-3 File Converter, 14-2 to 14-5 memory card, C-5 Image Expert, 10-3 to 10-6, 11-3 to
  • Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | User Manual - Page 191
    to 7-2 Time lapse pictures, 3-5 to 3-6 Timer, using, 2-12, 3-4 Trailing flash setting, 2-10 to 2-11 Transfer rate, A-9 Transferring error message, A-8 files to computer, 10-1 to 10-5, 11-7 too slow, A-9 using PC card adapter, B-7 Tripod, attaching, B-4 Troubleshooting, A-3 to A-14 Turning camera on
  • Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | User Manual - Page 192
    9-6 hub, 9-6 problems, A-8, A-10 storage driver, 9-1 to 9-3, 10-1 to 10-2, 14-6 system requirements, C-7 Windows 98 driver, 9-7 to 9-8 User mode, 1-10 V VCR, 14-10 to 14-12, A-7 Video cable, 14-10 to 14-12, A-7 Video card, A-11 Video clip changing playback speed, 6-9 deleting, 6-10 digital zooming
  • Epson PhotoPC 3100Z | User Manual - Page 193
    Windows capturing screens, 14-7 to 14-9 connecting with USB cable, 9-6 converting pictures, 14-2 to 14-3 installing software, 9-2 to 9-4, 9-7 to 9-8 system requirements, C-7 USB problems, A-10 World Wide Web, A-15 Z Zoom digital, 3-2, 4-3 optical, 2-2, 2-4, 3-2 playback mode, 6-7 to 6-8 video clip
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