Epson PhotoPC 850Z User Setup Information
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- Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 1
Quick Reference Guide - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 2
COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. PhotoPC, Solar Assist, and HyPict are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. A NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS Digital cameras - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 3
Contents Installing Batteries 1 Camera Dial Settings 3 Status Display Panel 4 Installing and Formatting the CompactFlash Card 6 Taking Pictures 9 Taking Pictures With the Screen 12 Playing Back Pictures 15 Deleting Pictures 16 Tips for Getting Great Pictures From Your Camera 17 iii - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 4
various locations. Installing Batteries Your camera includes a battery charger and a set of new, uncharged batteries. See your User's Guide for battery charging instructions, then follow these steps to install the charged batteries: 1 Turn the camera upside down. 2 Hold the battery cover lock down - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 5
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 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 6
such as digital zoom, sensitivity, white balance, and exposure. Take pictures with the viewfinder. This setting uses less battery power than taking pictures with the LCD screen. Play back or delete your photos and sounds, or lock and unlock photos. Print directly from your camera to an EPSON ink jet - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 7
panel: sensitivity timer flash image quality white balance low battery icon exposure monochrome indicator pictures remaining Status Display Panel Off Slow Synchronized Red-eye Reduction Low Battery Icon Indicates that the camera batteries are low. Monochrome Indicator Indicates that the - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 8
exposure setting from - 2.0 to + 2.0 in increments of 0.5 in Program mode and 0.2 in Manual mode. Timer If the timer icon appears, the timer is on. Pictures Remaining Displays the number of These settings are only available in the Program and Manual user modes. See the inside back cover to set the - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 9
Installing and Formatting the CompactFlash Card To take photos, your Compact Flash memory card must be installed and formatted. Follow these steps: 1 Place your thumb or index finger behind the memory card cover latch and pull the cover open. memory card cover latch 6 - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 10
2 Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot. Make sure the front of the card faces the same direction as the front of the camera, and the arrow on the card points in. 3 As you insert the card, the eject button pops out. Flip the eject button up and close - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 11
to change the date and time settings. (For detailed instructions, see your User's Guide.) 7 When you're finished, press the bottom left MEMORY CARD FORMAT). You see a warning message. Press the button next to Yes to format the card. 10 When the card is formatted, the camera returns to the Memory - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 12
, you need to make sure the batteries are installed and the CompactFlash card is installed and formatted, as described earlier in this book. You should also choose your user mode. (See the inside back cover for details.) See your User's Guide for detailed instructions on using camera settings. 9 - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 13
Taking 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 camera status light control buttons camera dial photo capture light Follow these steps: 1 Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 14
the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 8 Hold the camera still until it clicks, then release the shutter button. When the photo capture light stops flashing, your image is saved. CAUTION If you set the camera down while the light is still flashing, do it carefully. The - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 15
Taking Pictures With the LCD Screen The LCD screen lets you see a live preview of what the camera's lens sees at any moment. camera status light control buttons camera dial microphone Follow these steps to take a picture using the LCD screen: 1 Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 16
mode. The screen looks different in Program or Manual mode. (See the inside back cover to change the user mode.) NOTE The LCD screen uses up battery power quickly. If it's idle for more than the designated power off interval, the camera turns off automatically. To turn it back on, press the shutter - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 17
6 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture. 7 Hold the camera still until it clicks. Then release the shutter button. After a few seconds, you see a confirmation see a countdown on the screen. During this time, you can record a message into the camera's microphone. 14 - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 18
's playback menu, with more options such as displaying a slide show, locking and unlocking photos, recording and deleting sounds. See your User's Guide for details. Follow these steps: 1 Turn the camera dial to . 2 If you are taking pictures in Full Auto or Program mode, press the top left button - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 19
to the previous menu. Deleting Pictures If you want to delete images stored on the camera, follow these steps: 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 above to play back your delete multiple photos or lock and unlock photos for deletion using the camera's playback menu; see your User's Guide for instructions. 16 - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 20
use the camera's settings. Conditions and subjects vary, so these settings may not be exactly right for your specific photograph. NOTE This section includes suggested advanced settings that are described in detail in your User's Guide. Many of these settings can only be changed in Manual or Program - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 21
landscape photos. Portrait photos and closer shots are better under cloudy conditions. If the sky is partly cloudy, you can take landscape photos with sunsets without losing any of the color or lighting effects, set up the camera as follows: Use the fixed white balance setting. Adjust exposure - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 22
your subject the center of attention: Try the spot metering setting. Be sure to center your subject when locking the camera settings with the two-step shutter. Use the manual focus setting. Be aware of lighting conditions and how they affect the appearance of your subject. Early morning and - Epson PhotoPC 850Z | User Setup Information - Page 23
reducing the time you might spend adjusting your images later. Hold the camera as still as possible and use a tripod if you have one. hurry or you don't want to make manual camera settings. Try using quick shot mode to cut down on processing time. (See your User's Guide to turn this on.) Don't
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