Epson PhotoPC Color Digital Camera User's Manual
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1. PhotoPC Saving your pictures 4 8 accessories Intro 2 Searching for a picture advanced features 5 1 by resemblance capacity A 1 by words 4 4 connecting the camera to your computer 3 1 Setting features Intro 2 auto shut off 5 3 5 3 how to take pictures 2 1 clock 5 2 maintenance 6 1 flash options port and speed lt AC adapter A 3 resolution adding memory A 1 shutter speed problems and solutions 6 2 timer registration card Intro 4 Show live preview 5 6 safety instructions Intro 4 Shutter speed specifications B 1 Snapping the shutter system requirements Intro 2 from your computer 5 7 PhotoSpan memory module A 1 A 2 on the camera 2 3 Specifications B 1 Standard resolution setting 2 6 System requirements Intro 2 Picture counters Picture problems Printing your pictures Index 3 T Taking a picture from your computer 5 5 outdoors 2 4 snapping the shutter 2 3 with the ins Timer settings 2 8 Transferring pictures to your computer 3 3 Troubleshooting Turning the camera on and off 2 2 U Using advanced features adjusting port settings 5 4 setting auto shut off 5 3 setting shutter speed setting the clock 5 2 snapping the shutter taking pictures from your computer 5 5 Using pictures in your documents W World Wide Web Intro 3 Z Zoom feature 4 5 4 Index2. Intro 4 Index 1 Connecting the camera to your computer 3 1 Control panel 2 2 Cropping your pictures 4 6 Customer support services and phone numbers Intro 3 D Documents using pictures in 3 6 E EasyPhoto closing 3 8 installing 1 5 making changes with Photo Workshop 4 5 organizing your pictures 4 1 using advanced features 5 1 EasyTouch control panel 2 2 EPSON Bulletin Board Service BBS Intro 4 customer support services and phone numbers Intro 3 Epson America Forum on CompuServe Intro 4 Erasing a picture 3 5 Expanding memory A F Features Intro 2 File information changing Finding a picture in a gallery 4 3 Flash settings 2 5 2 Index G Galleries photo 4 2 Getting help Intro 3 H Handling batteries 1 3 High resolution setting 2 6 I Inserting a picture into a document importing 3 8 using copy and paste using drag and paces Installing batteries 1 2 EasyPhoto software 1 5 memory modules A 2 L Lens using A 5 Live preview 5 6 M Maintenance cleaning storage O R Optional lenses A 5 Recording time and date 5 2 Organizing your pictures 4 2 Registering your PhotoPC Intro 4 Resizing your pictures 4 6 4 6 P Resolution settings hig aa standard 2 6 2 2 6 Photo galleries Rotating your Saio adding or changing picture information 4 3 using 42 S Photo Works op 4 544 8 Safety instructions Intro 4
3. see Chapter 2 Be sure to note the status area of the screen You ll see messages NOTE displayed when the camera is taking previews or processing a picture You can t turn off the camera when you re using live preview Click set resolution erase viewfinder window Show Live Preview to turn off the live preview feature and then turn off the camera status area set timer set flash Snapping the Shutter To snap the shutter from your computer simply click the Take Picture button The green standby light flashes and the camera beeps When the light stops flashing the image is saved and you can shoot another picture Using Advanced Features 5 7 _ 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Yz PhotoPC is easy to take care of and any To avoid scratching the lens don t press too hard problems you may have are easy to solve Keep the lens covered power switched off when you re not using the camera Caring for the Camera If necessary clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth Your PhotoPC camera requires only the most basic care Before you A Don t store the camera in the following locations do any maintenance procedures on the camera be sure to read the Safety Instructions in the Introduction Then follow these guidelines Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight for example on a car dashboard Use a clean dry cloth to keep the camera free of dust Dre Near sources of bright light
4. you can organize your pictures in photo galleries enhance the images with the Photo Workshop and add visual impact to almost any kind of document with your photos To find out how to transfer pictures to your computer and insert them in your documents see Chapter 3 You can also use the EasyPhoto Help feature to get software instructions This chapter describes the following EasyPhoto activities Using photo galleries Making changes with the Photo Workshop Printing your pictures Changing file information Using Photo Galleries When you transfer your pictures from the PhotoPC camera to your computer they are stored in a photo gallery a ra Working with Your Pictures 4 1 You can easily rearrange the pictures in a photo gallery by clicking and dragging You can also open several photo galleries at once and transfer pictures between them This lets you organize your pictures by subject matter project or in any way you want Photo galleries appear on top of any other windows on your screen If you don t want the photo gallery on top you can turn off this feature In the photo gallery menu area choose Always on Top from the File menu Adding or Changing Picture Information In addition to displaying small thumbnail versions of your pictures and short titles galleries also store important information about each image 4 2 Working with Your Pictures Click to edit information Click t
5. CCD charge coupled device still frame camera Specifications B 1 Image size Bit depth Serial interface Internal memory Optional expansion memory B 2 Specifications 640 x 480 pixels high resolution 320 x 240 pixels standard resolution 16 million colors 24 bit 8 pin DIN camera RS 232C computer 1MB flash memory 2MB 0 5MB flash memory x 4 chips 4MB 0 5MB flash memory x 8 chips Photographic Lens Range Exposure Shutter Viewfinder Aperture Flash modes Flash range f 6 mm equivalent to a 43 mm lens on a 35 mm camera 2 ft 60 cm to infinity Equivalent to ISO 130 Automatic electronic shutter 1 30 to 1 10 000 second Optical 5 6 Auto forced flash off 3 ft to 10 ft 1 m to 3 m AC Adapter Accessories optional Intro 2 Adding picture information 4 2 Adjusting brightness and contrast 4 6 colors 4 7 port settings 5 4 settings flash resolution timer Advanced features getting ready to use 5 1 Attaching the hand strap 1 4 Auto flash setting Auto shut off B Batteries handling 1 3 installing 1 2 power levels 2 3 Bulletin Board Service EPSON Intro 3 C Camera maintenance Bi IR Changing file information Changing picture information Changing your pictures using Photo Workshop 4 5 Checking the battery icon 2 3 Close up lens A 5 Closing EasyPhoto 3 8 CompuServe Online Support Epson America Forum
6. TIP You can also erase all the pictures in the camera s memory Press the erase button While you hold it down press and hold the timer button The erase icon flashes until all pictures are deleted Checking the Picture Counter The large number in the center of the control panel below shows you how many pictures you have taken The smaller number shows how many pictures you can take pictures remaining pictures taken The number of pictures remaining depends on the resolution setting you have chosen If you switch between standard resolution and high resolution the number of pictures remaining will change For example if the counter shows 2 pictures remaining at high resolution it will change to 4 when you switch to standard resolution Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 2 9 NOTE Depending on the type of images you capture your camera may hold more than 16 pictures at high resolution or 32 at standard resolution When you take the last picture the number of pictures remaining may show one instead of zero When this happens you can take an extra picture or several extra pictures As long as the control panel shows one picture remaining you can take another picture When the camera s memory is full the number of pictures remaining is 0 The green standby light on the back of the camera turns off and you can t press the shutter button You need to connect the camera to your computer and transfer the pictures Then
7. When you are finished click OK To set the shutter speed follow these steps Connect the camera to your computer and open the Setup screen as described above Using Advanced Features 5 3 The Shutter Speed slider is set to Auto Adjusting Port Settings 2 Drag the slider to the left to reduce the shutter speed and to the You can use PhotoPC Settings to adjust the serial port connection for right to increase the shutter speed The shutter speed range is from PhotoPC You will need to adjust these settings if you see an error 1 30 second to 1 10 000 second message when you connect the camera You may also want to experiment with the speed setting to decrease the time it takes to transfer 3 When you are finished click OK petret your conoi Drag to set shutter speed Camera Gonir l Controls Aulo Shuteolf 1 minutas Computer Connection D Pon COMI D 2 pM l Speed MTD Click to change port for camera Click to change speed for connection transferring pictures 5 4 Using Advanced Features Follow these steps to set the port and speed for your PhotoPC EasyPhoto automatically chooses 38 400 baud a speed that works connection with most computers You can experiment to choose the fastest speed that works on your system Increasing your port speed will Connect the camera to your computer and open the Setup screen as make pictures transfer much faster from the camera to your described on page 5 1 The Computer Con
8. Your Computer 3 7 3 Position the cursor where you want to insert the picture 4 Choose the Insert Picture or Import File command The command may have a different name in your application It may appear on the File menu the Insert menu or another menu After you choose the command you see a box where you can enter the file name for your picture or choose from a list of files 5 Enter the file name or use the lists to locate and select your picture 6 Click OK The picture appears in your document Closing EasyPhoto When you are finished working with your pictures follow these steps to close EasyPhoto Select Exit from the File menu EasyPhoto asks if you want to save the new photo gallery 2 Click Yes EasyPhoto then prompts you to name the photo gallery 3 Type any name up to 32 characters and click OK The photo gallery is saved and you can use it to access your pictures whenever you want 3 8 Using PhotoPC with Your Computer NOTE Double click the Getting Started icon for a quick lesson on using EasyPhoto with pictures from other sources such as scanners and photo CDs You can use EasyPhoto to work with picture files in the following formats JPEG read write BMP read write TIFF read Photo CD read and GIF read _ 4 Working with Your Pictures Urban planning jons Recreationalor Corporate Parks Commercial Buildings Residential Designing U sing your EasyPhoto software
9. and print your pictures Follow these steps to install EasyPhoto 1 Insert EasyPhoto diskette 1 in your diskette drive 2 From the Windows 3 1 Program Manager screen select Run from the File menu In Windows 95 click the Start button and then click Run 3 In the box type A SETUP If the diskette drive you are using is not drive A substitute the correct letter 4 Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen NOTE If you want to have the time and date of each picture automatically recorded see page 5 2 for instructions You re now ready to take pictures with your PhotoPC Turn to Chapter 2 for simple step by step instructions Getting Started 1 5 _ 2 7 aking Pictures with PhotoPC U PhotoPC to take pictures is similar to using a traditional point and shoot camera This chapter shows you everything you need to know including the following information Turning the camera on and off Auto shut off The control panel Checking the battery icon Snapping the shutter Picture taking range Adjusting settings Erasing pictures Checking the picture counter on Corel Corpo Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 2 1 Turning the Camera On and Off To turn the camera on simply slide the power switch to the ON position The lens cover opens and the control panel on the top of the camera lights up The green standby light on the back of the camera flashes for a few seconds When it
10. factors can affect battery life including the surrounding temperature and the type of batteries you use Low temperatures especially below 50 F will weaken your batteries See page 1 2 for information about changing batteries Snapping the Shutter Follow these steps to take a picture Turn the camera on and wait until the green standby light stops flashing 2 Look straight through the viewfinder and center your subject 3 Slowly press the shutter button 4 Hold the camera still until the standby light starts flashing and the camera beeps viewfinder shutter button green standby light The flashing light indicates that the image is captured and the camera is processing it If you try to press the shutter button again you ll hear an error beep When the light stops flashing the image is saved Saved images remain in memory for up to a year even when the camera is turned off and the batteries are removed You can take another picture when the standby light stops flashing If the light flashes longer each time you take a picture your batteries are becoming weaker Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 2 3 Picture taking Range You should be at least 2 feet 60 cm away from the subject you are photographing If you want to take pictures at a closer range you should use a 37 mm video camcorder close up lens See page A 5 for instructions However if you use a close up or macro lens th
11. is a revolutionary easy to use digital camera that enables you to take full color pictures and immediately use them with your computer PhotoPC comes with everything you need including software that lets you transfer your Mar wae in a denm p ws 4 E pictures to your computer s hard disk drive You can then edit enhance oe a and organize your pictures or simply place them into your documents Create professional letters documents and presentations with real life images right on your desktop Share pictures with business colleagues or friends over the Internet Add color and visual appeal to your newsletters flyers and brochures Anything you can display on your screen or print will look better with PhotoPC pictures PhotoPC Features PhotoPC is a complete system for capturing digital images and includes the following features at his 00a will statt aT e z E wae Introduction 1 l Base unit with 1MB internal memory for 16 high resolution images 640 x 480 pixels or 32 standard resolution images 320 x 240 pixels l 24 bit color image capture I Built in flash with both automatic and manual settings l Self timer l Automatic shut off to save batteries l Variable shutter speed l Automatic date and time recording for each picture l Serial cable for transferring photos to your computer l EasyPhoto software that lets you transfer organize enhance and print your pictures l Use your pictures with any Win
12. or high humidity Don t use harsh or abrasive cleaners Near heat sources or in a closed car To clean the lens first blow off any loose dust or dirt Then breathe on the lens and wipe off all moisture with a soft lint In areas of excessive dirt or dust free cloth or lens cleaning tissue Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields Camera Problems Before you call for help check this list of problems and possible solutions Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 1 The camera has no power I Check the power switch and make sure the camera is turned on l The camera may have shut off automatically Slide the power switch off and then on l Check the batteries and make sure they are installed correctly Replace the batteries if necessary following the instructions on page 1 2 l If you are using the AC adapter make sure it is plugged into a working outlet You can t take a picture with the camera I The flash may be recharging Wait until you see the green standby light and try again l The camera may be full Check the picture counter on the control panel Erase a picture using the erase button or transfer the pictures to your computer and then erase them See Chapter 3 for information about transferring your pictures and erasing them with your computer l The camera may be connected to your computer When it s connected you can t use any of the controls on the camera itse
13. stops flashing and stays fully lit the camera is ready to take pictures green standby light control panel power switch Slide the power switch to the OFF position to turn off the camera The lens cover closes and the control panel turns off 2 2 Taking Pictures with PhotoPC Auto Shut off If you wait more than 60 seconds before taking a picture the camera turns off automatically to save battery power To turn the camera back on slide the power switch OFF and then ON Or press the shutter button You will have to press the shutter button again to take a picture If you want you can change the 60 second time period for auto shut off For more information see page 5 3 The EasyTouch Control Panel The control panel keeps track of how many pictures you ve taken and gives you important information about the status of your battery and various settings you re using pictures taken resolution mode erase last picture pictures remaining timer flash mode battery level Checking the Battery Icon Before you take pictures check the battery icon on the control panel The icon shows how much battery power you have left in the following four stages m Full battery power or AC adapter in use m_p Battery power is decreasing __ Battery power is almost out oe Change batteries 7 The battery icon is not precise so you should use it only as a guide to remaining power Note that several
14. you can erase the images and start taking pictures again Turn to Chapter 3 to find out how to connect the camera to your computer and transfer your pictures 2 10 Taking Pictures with PhotoPC _ 3 Using PhotoPC with Your Computer hen yov re finished taking 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 This chapter tells you how including Connecting PhotoPC to your computer Transferring pictures to your computer Erasing pictures from the camera Using pictures in your documents Closing EasyPhoto Connecting PhotoPC to Your Computer Before you start locate the serial cable that came with your PhotoPC Make sure the camera is finished processing If you have the optional AC adapter you can save on batteries by using the adapter whenever you connect the camera to your computer The AC adapter should be available where you bought your PhotoPC To order an AC adapter call EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada call 800 BUY EPSON Using PhotoPC with Your Computer 3 1 Follow these steps to connect the camera 1 2 Locate the port cover on the side of the camera Press on the arrows and slide the cover down to open it arrows Line up the arrow on the cable connector with the notch on the camera s serial por
15. your screen red green l Chiclethe Save E A and blue Follow these steps l To move your picture to a document follow the instructions on 1 Click the Adjust Color button You see a screen like the one below page 3 7 but click the Move button before you drag the picture f f from the Photo Workshop screen 2 Drag the sliders to change the red green and blue colors in your picture The Before and After samples show you the results of your I To print your picture choose Print from the File menu changes Working with Your Pictures 4 7 Changing File Information When you work with EasyPhoto you don t need to keep track of your picture files EasyPhoto does it for you However you can change a picture s file name file type or location if you want Follow these steps 1 From the Photo Workshop screen choose Save As from the File menu The Save As box appears EasyPhoto automatically stores your picture files in the C EZPHOTO PHOTO directory The files are named according to the date and order in which they were transferred from the camera The file type is JPEG JPG which provides high image quality in small compressed files Choose the drive and directory where you want to save the file Choose the file type either JPEG or BMP BMP files are larger in bytes than JPEG files but they can be inserted or imported into most Windows software applications Type a name for the file in the File Name b
16. EPSON User s Guide IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties either express or implied by or with respect to anything in this manual and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect special or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Epson America Inc No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice TRADEMARKS EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation PhotoPC and PhotoSpan are trademarks of Epson America Inc EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America Inc EasyPhoto and the EasyPhoto logo are trademarks of Storm Software Inc General notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and al
17. If you don t have the PhotoPC AC adapter you may want to consider purchasing it See Appendix A for more information about using the AC adapter The auto shut off feature remains in effect when the camera is connected to your computer except when you use live preview However it takes place after 5 minutes of inactivity To turn the camera back on slide the power switch off and on again Follow these steps to take pictures from your computer Connect the camera to your computer as described in Chapter 3 2 Position the camera facing the subject Using a tripod will give you the maximum flexibility in setting up your shots 3 Turn on both the camera and your computer system 5 6 Using Advanced Features 4 Double click the EasyPhoto icon The EasyPhoto opening screen appears 5 Click the PhotoPC button The PhotoPC screen appears 6 Click the Camera Options button The Camera Controls screen appears as shown on page 5 7 7 Click Show Live Preview to display your image in the viewfinder window You can move or tilt the camera until you see the image you want to capture in the window The image is updated every three seconds You can click the buttons on your screen to set the resolution flash timer and erase features just as you use the buttons on the camera The control panel on your screen displays the same information as the control panel on the camera itself For more information about the control panel
18. ady and your subject isn t moving Picture Problems l i l l If you want to photograph a moving subject try increasing the If you re not satisfied with the pictures you get from PhotoPC you may shnet speed Hoi in formation aboutichanpinie the shuticr speed need to adjust some of the camera settings Or maybe you need to brush see page 5 3 up on your photography techniques Read the suggestions listed below I Make sure your flash setting is either automatic or forced flash and give them a try f Your picture is too dark underexposed Your pictures display poor image quality on the screen or when you print them out I You may need to use the flash Make sure the setting is either f on automatic or forced flash I PhotoPC captures images in 24 bit color 16 7 million colors l If you re using the flash make sure your subject is within the range of 3 to 10 feet Your pictures will not display maximum image quality if your monitor or your computer s video controller don t support this color depth You may need to upgrade your system to achieve the l Use EasyPhoto or another image editing program to adjust the best possible image quality picture s brightness and contrast See I If your pictures look better on the screen than when you print them paged ATOR MISMMCHONS out you may need to upgrade your printer An EPSON color ink jet Your picture is too light overexposed rinter for exampl
19. an t remove it Make sure you think about your future needs before you decide whether Exp anding Your PhotoPC Memory to install the 2MB module or the 4MB module PhotoPC comes with 1MB of internal memory which holds up to 16 pictures at high resolution or 32 pictures at standard resolution You can increase the camera s A 1 Installing Photo Span Memory Modules 3 Press down on the tabs with your fingers while pushing up on the Before you install a PhotoSpan module make sure you erase all pictures socket cover with your thumbs in the camera and turn it off CAUTION PhotoSpan modules are sensitive to static electricity and easily memory socket damaged Be sure you ground yourself by touching a metal object before i cover tabs you handle the module and never touch the module s metallic area Follow these steps to install a PhotoSpan module 4 Position the module so that the notch is aligned with the rounded Open the battery compartment and remove the batteries comer ort the socket 2 Place the camera on end to access the memory socket cover tabs rounded corner notch 5 Slide the module into the socket at an angle as shown pressing along the edge until it clicks into place A 2 6 Press down on the module until it snaps into the retaining clips at You ll see the camera s expanded capacity reflected in the control panel the sides of the socket number of pictures remaining when you tak
20. at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada call 800 BUY EPSON If you purchased your PhotoPC outside the United States or Canada contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service If you need help with EasyPhoto software call Storm Software at 415 969 9555 Electronic Support Services If you have a modem the fastest way to access helpful tips specifications drivers application notes and bulletins for EPSON products is through the online services listed below World Wide Web If you are connected to the Internet and have a Web browser you can access EPSON s World Wide Web site at http www epson com EPSON s home page links users to What s New EPSON Products EPSON Connection Corporate Info and EPSON Contacts Link to the EPSON Connection for the latest drivers and FAQs Frequently Asked Questions and the EPSON Chat area To get in touch with EPSON around the world EPSON Contacts includes contact information for local EPSON subsidiaries EPSON Bulletin Board Service You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service BBS at 310 782 4531 No membership is required Make sure your communications software is set to 8 data bits with 1 stop bit no parity bit and a modem speed up to 28 8 Kbps See the documentation that came with your communications software for more information CompuServe Online Support CompuServe members can call the Epson Ameri
21. ca Forum on CompuServe If you are already a member simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Forum Introduction 3 If you are not currently a member of CompuServe you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product This membership entitles you to l An introductory credit on CompuServe I Your own user ID and password l A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine CompuServe s monthly publication To take advantage of this offer call 800 848 8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for representative 529 In other countries call the following U S telephone number 614 529 1611 or your local CompuServe access number Registration Please take a minute to fill out the registration card included with PhotoPC and mail it back to us This will enable you to receive special information on software upgrades accessories and new products You ll get immediate attention if you have a problem with your PhotoPC Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera 4 Introduction To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the camera s cover or open any compartments except as instructed in this User s Guide To prevent fire or electric shock do not expose the camera to rain or moisture Do not use outdoors during a thunderstorm If the camera show
22. dows application l Print out your pictures on any color or black and white printer The following optional accessories are available from EPSON for enhancing your PhotoPC l 2MB and 4MB PhotoSpan memory modules l AC adapter to use with a standard electric outlet 2 Introduction You can also use standard 37 mm video camcorder lenses and filters available from leading suppliers such as Tiffen System Requir ements l IBM compatible PC with 486 or higher processor l 3 5 inch high density diskette drive l Serial port with standard RS 232C interface l 8MB RAM l Hard disk drive with at least 15MB free space l VGA or SVGA monitor with at least 256 color display l Microsoft Windows 3 1 or later Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3 11 or later or Windows 95 Where to Get Help If you purchased your PhotoPC in the United States or Canada EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers EPSON also provides the following services when you dial 800 922 8911 l Technical assistance with the installation configuration and operation of EPSON products l Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center l Customer relations l EPSON technical information library fax service l Product literature on current and new products You can purchase accessories printed manuals or parts for EPSON products from EPSON Accessories
23. e will provide excellent image quality i p p p TPN l If you re using the forced flash setting it may be too bright Try Your picture is blurry or out of focus setting the flash to auto Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 3 l The camera s light sensor may be covered or dirty Make sure you re not blocking it when you take pictures You may need to clean it with a soft dry cloth l If you re facing a bright light source you may need to shoot your picture from a different angle l If yov re taking pictures in the snow or at the beach on a sunny day you may need to use an ND filter A 37 mm ND 4 camcorder filter should work in most cases l Use EasyPhoto or another image editing program to adjust the picture s brightness and contrast See page 4 7 for instructions Part of your picture is missing I Make sure you re not blocking the lens with your finger hand strap clothing or other object A horizontal or vertical red line appears on your picture l Red lines are caused by glare Avoid photographing very shiny surfaces that reflect a glare of light into your lens l In very bright light you may need to use an ND filter to avoid glare Try a 37 mm ND 4 camcorder filter 6 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The wrong date and or time are displayed on your pictures l You need to connect the camera to your computer and reset the camera s clock See page 5 2 for instructions Whenever you chang
24. e batteries in the camera you need to reset the clock The colors in your picture don t look right l When you take pictures under certain artificial lighting conditions the colors may be slightly distorted You can use EasyPhoto to adjust the colors See page 4 7 for instructions Your pictures don t look as good as they used to l Your camera s lens may be dirty or dusty Try cleaning it following the instruction on page 6 1 _ A Using Optional Accessories P hotoPC s flexibility allows you to use the camera capacity by installing a 2MB or 4MB PhotoSpan external memory with a variety of options You can increase the camera s module flash memory board as described in this table storage capacity by installing a 2MB or 4MB PhotoSpan memory PhotoPC capacity module To help you save battery power particularly when IMB internal With 2MB With 4MB transferring pictures to your computer you can use the optional AC Number of photos eee PhotoSpan PhotoSpan E ENE A882401 A882411 adapter The PhotoSpan module and AC adapter should be available where you bought your PhotoPC You can also order them from pence soo o Je EPSON Accessories at 800 873 7766 U S sales only In Canada Asondar sesointion Ee oN call 800 BUY EPSON For close ups wide angle pictures and special effects you can use any standard 37 mm video camcorder CAUTION lens or filter Once you install a PhotoSpan module you c
25. e port cover on the side of the camera Press on the arrows and slide the cover down to open it A 4 2 arrows Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the camera DC port 3 Connect the other end of the adapter to an electrical outlet preview feature to see your images on the screen before you capture them See Using Optional Lenses page 5 5 for more information about taking pictures from your Although you can use any standard 37 mm video camcorder lens or filter computer with PhotoPC lenses manufactured by Tiffen are recommended Call CAUTION 800 522 7835 for ordering information ua Sas Handle the camera carefully and avoid jarring it when using an optional To attach a lens screw it onto the camera as shown below lens When you use a close up lens the viewfinder will not give you an accurate image of your picture The best way to take close up pictures is by connecting the camera to your computer You can use the live A 5 _ B Specifications Physical Dimensions Power Width 6 5 in 166 mm Sources 4 AA batteries single use alkaline single use lithium or rechargeable Ni Cad Height 3 5 in 88 mm Optional AC adapter A882421 Depth 1 9 in 47 mm Consumption Approximately 100 milliwatt Weight 11 oz 310 g at power on without batteries bas Approximately 4 W during image processing Maximum 12 W during flash discharge Technical Product type
26. e viewfinder will not give you an accurate image of your picture You may want to connect the camera to your computer and view your close up images on the screen before you capture them See page 5 6 for information on viewing and taking pictures from your computer You can take flash pictures within a range of 3 to 10 feet as described on page 2 5 2 4 Taking Pictures with PhotoPC TIP When you re taking pictures outdoors make sure the sun is at your back In very bright light at the beach or in snow for example your pictures may come out too light You can use an ND filter to reduce the amount of light See page 6 4 for more information Adjusting Settings You can adjust the following three settings on PhotoPC using the EasyTouch control buttons on the top of the camera l Flash l Resolution l Timer All control button settings except the timer remain in effect even after you turn off the camera NOTE The controls return to their factory settings when you remove or change the batteries B resolution timer flash erase Flash PhotoPC s built in flash has three settings as listed below which are effective within a range of 3 to 10 feet Press the flash control button to cycle from one setting to another The settings appear on the control panel as shown Auto AUTO The flash goes off automatically whenever it s needed for adequate lighting factory
27. e your first picture With expanded memory you may notice a delay between the time you press the shutter button and when the camera beeps You can reduce this retaining clip delay by pressing the button down halfway holding it as long as necessary and then pressing it down the rest of the way when yov re ready to take the picture Using the AC Adapter 7 Place the socket cover on the camera body and press down until it MiS AG AUANT AGS ZRA inode ECDC ONA alows Ponto conne your PhotoPC camera to a standard electrical outlet This is especially snaps into place useful when you are transferring pictures and operating the camera from your computer The adapter powers the camera but does not charge the batteries 8 Replace the batteries in the battery compartment and replace the battery cover A 3 WARNING Use only the AC adapter A882421 designed for PhotoPC Use of any other adapter could cause fire electrical shock or injury Do not alter the plug on the AC adapter and do not use the adapter for any purpose other than powering your PhotoPC camera If the adapter s 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 To avoid losing any images or settings make sure the camera is finished processing and turned off before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter Then follow these steps 1 Locate th
28. ecking the Picture Counter Chapter 3 Using PhotoPC with Your Computer Connecting PhotoPC to Your Computer Transferring Pictures to Your Computer Erasing Pictures from Your Camera Using Pictures in Your Documents Inserting a Picture with Copy and Paste Inserting a Picture with Drag and Drop Inserting a Picture by Importing Closing EasyPhoto iii Chapter 4 Working with Your Pictures Using Photo Galleries Adding or Changing Picture Information Finding a Picture Making Changes with the Photo Workshop Cropping Resizing Rotating Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Adjusting Colors Saving Moving and Printing Your Pictures Changing File Information Chapter 5 Using Advanced Features Getting Ready to Use Advanced Features Setting the Clock Setting Auto Shut off Setting the Shutter Speed Adjusting Port Settings Taking Pictures from Your Computer Snapping the Shutter Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Caring for the Camera Camera Problems Picture Problems Appendix A Using Optional Accessories Expanding Your PhotoPC Memory Installing PhotoSpan Memory Modules Using the AC Adapter Using Optional Lenses Appendix B Specifications Physical Dimensions Power Technical Photographic Index _ 1 Getting Started his chapter helps you get ready to use your PhotoPC It covers the following Unpacking your PhotoPC Getting to know the camera Same Installing the batteri
29. es Attaching the hand strap hand strap Installing your EasyPhoto software batteries Unpacking Your PhotoPC Make sure you have all the parts shown to the left Getting to Know the Camera diskettes serial cable After you unpack your PhotoPC take a few minutes to learn about its features as shown on page 1 2 Getting Started l 1 red timer light viewfinder i flash light sensor port cover battery cover power switch shutter viewfinder control panel button battery cover lock green standby light hand strap holder 1 2 Getting Started Installing Batteries Your PhotoPC comes with four AA alkaline batteries Make sure the camera is turned off and follow these steps to insert the batteries 1 Slide the battery cover lock to the right to release the cover 2 Grasp the battery cover and pull it away from the camera body as shown Insert all four batteries into the compartment positioning the and ends as shown in the compartment Arrange the ribbon under the batteries so you can use it to pull them out when you need to replace them Press down on the batteries to snap them into place 4 Replace the battery cover Handling Batteries When your PhotoPC batteries wear out you can replace them with any of the following l Single use AA alkaline batteries l Single use AA lithium batteries longest battery life l Rechargeable AA Ni Cad batteries Getting Sta
30. l rights in those marks Copyright 1995 by Epson America Inc 6360472037 Torrance California USA 11 95 1AG6P1P0253 Printed in Japan A NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS Like photocopiers digital cameras can be misused by improper photographing of copyrighted material Although Section 107 of the U S Copyright Act of 1976 Title 17 United States Code the fair use doctrine permits limited copying in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Unless you have the advice of a knowledgeable attorney be responsible and respectful by not photographing published material without the permission of the copyright holder FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try
31. lf See page 5 5 for instructions on taking pictures from your computer 6 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The flash doesn t work l Make sure the flash setting is either automatic or forced flash I Check the batteries and make sure they are installed correctly Replace the batteries if necessary following the instructions on page 1 2 You get an error message when you try to transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer I Make sure the cable is connected correctly as described on page 3 1 l Make sure the camera is turned on and the batteries have enough power l Check the serial port settings in your PhotoPC software You may need to change the settings for the Port and Speed of your serial connection If you have an internal modem on one port and a serial device connected to the other port you may not be able to use COM1 or COM2 You can select COM3 or COM4 However you may need to reconfigure your ports in order to use these settings You can use the Windows Control Panel to reconfigure your ports l Make sure your subject is within the camera s range You should Make sure you select a different IRQ for each port you want to use be at least 2 feet away to take a picture without the flash and 3 to For more information see your Windows documentation and the 10 feet away to take a picture with the flash manuals that came with your computer and other equipment l Make sure you hold the camera ste
32. mage 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 2 7 Timer Setting the timer creates a 10 second delay between the time you press the shutter button and the actual image capture This allows you to take a picture of yourself The timer icon on the control panel flashes when you use the timer Follow these steps to take a picture with the timer Secure the camera on a flat surface 2 Press the timer button The timer icon on the control panel flashes 3 Press the shutter button The red timer light on the front of the camera turns on and stays lit for 7 seconds Then it flashes 3 times 2 8 Taking Pictures with PhotoPC timer button shutter button red timer light The camera beeps when the image is captured The green standby light on the back of the camera flashes as PhotoPC processes the image When the green light stops flashing the timer is off and you can take another picture Erasing Pictures NS If you don t want to keep a picture after you take it you can erase it from the camera s memory Using a small pointed object such as a ballpoint pen press the erase button on the top of the camera The erase icon on the control panel flashes when you press the button After a few seconds the last picture you took is erased from the camera s memory The picture counter number of pictures taken decreases by one You can continue pressing the button to erase more pictures
33. nection box shows the computer current port settings l 4 When you are finished click OK 2 Click the arrow to change the Port setting You can select from COMI COM2 COM3 or COM4 Taking Pictures from Your Computer NOTE When the camera is connected to your computer you can take pictures f and use PhotoPC features through the software on your computer The Do not change the Port setting unless you want to use a different only control you can use on the camera itself is the power switch port or you get an error message When you change the Port setting you lose the connection between the camera and your computer In most cases you should select either COM1 or COM2 depending on which serial port you connected the camera to If you have a serial device connected to one port and an internal modem on the other you can try COM3 or COM4 You may have to reconfigure your ports in the Windows Control Panel If you get an error message see page 6 3 for more information 3 Click the arrow to change the Speed setting Using Advanced Features 5 5 When you take pictures from your computer you can see each image on your screen before you capture it This live preview feature works something like a video camera except that the image moves more slowly Live preview is especially helpful when you are using a close up lens NOTE Taking pictures from your computer with live preview uses a lot of battery power
34. o change Always on Top feature Click to display Caption Colorul shops at Venice information Beach Calton File ecoourtyrad jpg El Diskete Photo gallery showing picture information You can click on the title bar to display the following information I Caption l File name and path l File location hard disk drive diskette or CD You can use this information to help you find a picture if you don t remember where you stored it See Finding a Picture on this page for more information Follow these steps to add or change a picture s information Click the photo to select it 2 Click the T button The Edit Photo Information box appears as shown Edit Photo Intonmation Fila Homa atcur E Doon kaart 3 Type in the text you want for the picture s title or caption You can type up to 32 characters for the title and 256 for the caption This doesn t affect the picture s file name 4 Click close Finding a Picture It s easy to find a picture in one of your galleries You can search for a picture that has a word or phrase in its title or caption You can even find a picture that resembles another picture Follow these steps to search for pictures by words 1 Choose Find Photos from the Edit menu The Find Photos box appears as shown below Find Photos By Words Find Photos wth Tales or Captions Containing Whar To Look in the Caren Gallery ae Working wi
35. otoPC 1 Connect the camera to your computer and open the Setup screen as Settings to adjust the shutter speed Slower shutter speeds allow more described on page 5 1 light to strike the lens faster speeds allow you to take stop action pictures of moving subjects Shutter speed settings remain in effect only The Auto Shut off slider is set to 1 minute as shown on page 5 2 while the camera is connected to your computer 2 Drag the slider to the left to reduce the time period and to the right The factory setting for PhotoPC is Auto which means that the shutter ian speed is adjusted automatically based on the amount of light available to As you move the slider the number of minutes is shown on the the camera You will probably want to use this setting most of the time screen You can select from 0 to 5 minutes If you select 0 the unless you are planning to take stop action pictures or use special camera shuts off immediately after your picture is captured and lighting effects saved to memory When you turn it back on you have just 30 seconds to take a picture after the standby light stops flashing NOTE When you adjust the shutter speed manually you can t use the auto flash Auto Shut off takes place after 5 minutes when the camera is f P setting on the camera To take a picture with the flash you have to use connected to your computer You can t change this time period y P 8 P the forced flash setting 3
36. ou want to insert the picture 7 Choose Paste or Paste Special from the Edit menu A copy of the Follow these steps to drag and drop a picture into your document picture appears in your document f nr Make sure the picture you want to use is showing in the photo gallery on your screen 2 Start your application 3 Open the document or file where you want to use the picture You should have both the document and photo gallery windows displayed on your screen 4 Drag the picture from the photo gallery to your document After a few seconds you see the drop cursor If your application does not support drag and drop you see a message on the screen instead of the drop cursor 5 Position the drop cursor where you want the picture and release the mouse button A copy of the picture appears in your document Inserting a Picture with Drag and Drop re j pE 7 You can use this method with any Windows application that supports Inserting a Picture by Importing OLE a0 cole Viinine and emhedding or example Mitrosaf If your Windows application can t import a JPEG file you need to 5 ei AVOTA REOT NOTELE EEEE le LE YOu ne NOUSEE E NEE LE change the picture s file type to BMP See page 4 8 for instructions doesn t work you can always use the copy and paste method Then follow these steps Start your application 2 Open the document or file where you want to use the picture Using PhotoPC with
37. ox The name you type replaces the name originally displayed Click OK EasyPhoto saves a copy of your picture with the new information When you exit the Photo Workshop and return to the photo gallery you 4 8 Working with Your Pictures see a copy of your picture displaying the new file name as its title You have two copies of the picture one with the new file information and one with the original file information You can delete the original if you don t need it _ 5 Using Advanced Features hen PhotoPC is connected to your computer you Turn on both the camera and your computer system can customize several of the camera s features to work the way x Double click the PhotoPC Settings icon in the PhotoPC software you want You can also take pictures by controlling the camera group or folder as shown below aS Photo PFG Setting the clock S tings directly from your computer This chapter describes the following Getting ready to use advanced features Setting auto shut off The Setup screen appears as shown on page 5 2 Setting the shutter speed Adjusting port settings Taking pictures from your computer Getting Ready to Use Advanced Features Fou use the PhotoPC Settings software to work with advanced features ollow these steps to get started Connect the camera to your computer as described in Chapter 3 Using Advanced Features 5 1 You can switch between the Setup sc
38. reen and the Controls screen by clicking on the tab Drag to customize auto shut off Camera Gonirals Shatter Speed Fast Auto Daini Tien Computer Connection Diz 2 pm Click to change date and time if necessary 5 2 Using Advanced Features Setting the Clock PhotoPC can record the date and time of your pictures automatically When you transfer the 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 from your computer The PhotoPC clock will continue to keep time accurately until you replace the batteries at that point you will have to connect the camera to your computer again and reset the clock Follow these steps to set the camera s clock Connect the camera to your computer and open the Setup screen as described on page 5 1 The Date Time box shows the current values in your camera s internal clock You can use the arrow buttons to change these values if necessary 2 Click OK EasyPhoto updates the date and time in your camera Setting Auto Shut off PhotoPC s power saving feature automatically shuts off the camera if you wait more than 60 seconds before taking a picture You can adjust this time period by connecting the camera to your Setting the Shutter Speed computer and using PhotoPC settings Follow these steps When the camera is connected to your computer you can use Ph
39. rted 1 3 WARNING To avoid the danger of fire or explosion do not mix different types of batteries Do not allow the battery contacts to touch metal objects such as coins or keys which could short out the battery s circuits Note the following when handling batteries Do not use manganese batteries Replace all four batteries at the same time Do not drop puncture disassemble or mutilate batteries Do not get them wet or expose them to fire When the camera is not used for long periods of time remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature in a dry location Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer s instructions and in compliance with all applicable laws Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal 1 4 Getting Started l If you use rechargeable Ni Cad batteries replace them with four fully charged batteries If you find that your batteries run out faster after you recharge them a number of times make sure you discharge them completely before recharging Attaching the Hand Strap To attach the hand strap loop the strap around the holder on the side of the camera as shown below Installing Your EasyPhoto Software PhotoPC comes with EasyPhoto a software application that lets you transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer and place them into documents You can also use EasyPhoto to organize enhance
40. s unusual signs such as noise odor or smoke stop using it and turn it off immediately Remove the batteries and or disconnect the AC adapter Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners Wipe off dust with a clean dry cloth To avoid damage to the optics of the camera do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of time Do not store the camera near sources of bright light direct sunlight high humidity heat excessive dirt or dust or where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields To prevent possible eye injury do not take flash pictures of faces at close range Avoid sudden temperature changes which can cause moisture to condense on the camera Keep the camera in a case or bag if you need to move it from a cold environment to a warm one Allow time for the camera to adjust to temperature changes before using it Introduction 5 _ Table of Contents PhotoPC Features System Requirements Where to Get Help Electronic Support Services Registration Safety Instructions Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your PhotoPC Getting to Know the Camera Installing Batteries Handling Batteries Attaching the Hand Strap Installing Your EasyPhoto Software Turning the Camera On and Off Auto Shut off The EasyTouch Control Panel Checking the Battery Icon Snapping the Shutter Picture taking Range Adjusting Settings Flash Resolution Timer Erasing Pictures Ch
41. setting Forced Flash The flash goes off with every picture you take Use this setting to compensate for backlighting for example when you are facing the sun Flash Off The flash is disabled even when adequate lighting is not available Use this setting for special effects or where flash photography is prohibited Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 2 5 Resolution PhotoPC has two resolution settings high and standard Press the resolution control button to switch from one setting to the other The settings appear on the control panel as shown High resolution Hi Images are captured at 640 x 480 pixels Your pictures include more detail but the camera only holds 16 pictures factory setting 2 6 Taking Pictures with PhotoPC Standard resolution Images are captured at 320 x 240 pixels The camera holds 32 pictures but the images include less detail You can switch freely between the two settings and mix standard and high resolution pictures in the camera The camera s capacity will vary accordingly For example the camera will hold 24 pictures if you take 8 at high resolution and 16 at standard resolution TIP Choose high resolution if you want snapshot size or larger pictures Standard resolution is sufficient for wallet size pictures The following examples show the same image captured at standard and high resolution High resolution image Standard resolution i
42. t Then insert the connector 3 2 Using PhotoPC with Your Computer serial port notch arrow Locate a serial port on the back of your computer You may have two serial ports labeled COM1 and COM2 or the ports may be labeled with icons If you have two serial ports available use port 1 to connect your camera Line up the serial connector on the cable with one of the serial ports on your computer and insert the connector Then tighten the screws serial cable serial port on computer 5 Turn on the camera and your computer system A frame appears around the picture counter on the camera s control panel Line indicates that the camera is connected to your computer NOTE When the camera is connected to your computer you can t use any of the control buttons or the shutter button on the camera You can only operate the camera through your computer The camera s auto shut off feature remains in effect when the camera is connected to your computer but it takes place after 5 minutes of inactivity To turn the camera back on you can slide the power switch off and on again or you can use any of the software camera controls on your computer as explained in Chapter 5 Transferring Pictures to Your Computer Once your camera and computer are connected and turned on you re ready to transfer your pictures You can use the EasyPhoto software that came with PhotoPC If you haven t installed the sof
43. th Your Pictures 4 3 2 Click the By Words tab if necessary 3 3 Type the word or phrase you re looking for 4 Under Where To Look click In the Current Photo Gallery or In All Galleries 5 Click Find EasyPhoto displays a new photo gallery with all pictures that have your word or phrase in their title or caption Follow these steps to search for pictures by resemblance 1 In the photo gallery select the picture you want to use as an example 2 Choose Find Photos from the Edit menu The Find Photos box 4 appears Click the By Example tab The By Example screen appears as shown below Find Protos By Exc pile When To Look in the Carem Gallery C in All Galleries Under Where To Look click In the Current Photo Gallery or In All Galleries Click Find EasyPhoto displays a new photo gallery with all pictures that resemble the example picture Making Changes with the Photo Workshop EasyPhoto s Photo Workshop lets you make the following kinds of changes to your pictures 4 4 Working with Your Pictures Cropping Resizing l Rotating l Adjusting brightness and contrast l Adjusting colors You can apply the change to the whole picture or to part of the picture To start the Photo Workshop double click a picture in the photo gallery You see your picture in the Photo Workshop window as shown on the right NOTE You can also use TWAIN compliant image editing software such as Micrograf
44. to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna l Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver l Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected l Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has 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 digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada a Introduction y new EPSON PhotoPC
45. tures in many different types of software applications such as word processors presentation programs spreadsheets database managers page layout and desktop publishing packages If you want to change a picture before you insert it you can use the EasyPhoto Workshop to crop resize rotate or make other kinds of enhancements You can also use your software application to change Using PhotoPC with Your Computer 3 5 the size and position of your picture after you insert it For more information about the Photo Workshop see Chapter 4 or click the EasyPhoto Help button You can use three methods to add pictures to your documents l Copy and paste l Drag and drop l Importing Inserting a Picture with Copy and Paste You can use this method to insert a picture in any Windows application Follow these steps Make sure the picture you want to use is showing in the photo gallery on your screen 2 Click on the picture to select it You can also double click on the picture to open it in the Photo Workshop You may find that your pictures look better when you copy them from the Workshop 3 Choose Copy from the Edit menu In the Workshop you have to choose Select Entire Photo from the Edit menu before you can choose Copy 4 Start your word processor or other application 3 6 Using PhotoPC with Your Computer 5 6 Open the document or file where you want to use the picture Position the cursor where y
46. tware yet do it now following the instructions on page 1 5 Using PhotoPC with Your Computer 3 3 Follow these steps to transfer your pictures to your computer 1 Double click the EasyPhoto icon You see the EasyPhoto opening screen Creale or Open Photo Gallery Opes na Feisting Gnllerg ste s pets bone tampli Gallary Add AB To Gallery Close 2 Click the PhotoPC button Your pictures appear one by one on the Click below a picture to display the date and time when the picture was taken These are not accurate unless you connected the camera and set the clock before taking the picture PhotoPC screen If you connected your camera to a port other than COM1 or your port doesn t support the default transfer speed you will see a 3 To transfer all pictures to your computer click Add All to Gallery message asking you to check your port settings Select the correct i i To select pictures individually click on them and then click Add settings and click Retry For more information about port and i to Gallery If you select a single picture EasyPhoto prompts you to transfer speed settings see page 5 4 3 4 Using PhotoPC with Your Computer name it for the gallery This doesn t affect the picture s file name You don t have to wait for all the pictures to appear before you select pictures to transfer EasyPhoto displays its progress as it transfers each picture To help you organize
47. use your word processor or other software to change the size of a picture after you import it Rotating You can rotate your picture and tilt it at any angle you want Follow these steps Click the Rotate button Curved arrows appear around your picture 2 Drag one of the arrows to rotate your picture Rotation information is displayed at the bottom of the window 3 Release the mouse button when the picture is turned the way you want it Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Changing the brightness of a picture lets you make it lighter or darker changing the contrast adjusts the difference between the picture s light and dark areas Follow these steps Click the Brightness and Contrast button You see a screen like the one below 2 Drag the sliders to make the adjustments you want The Before and 3 Click OK when you are ready to make the changes to your picture After samples show you the results of your changes 3 Click OK when you are ready to make the changes to your picture Zoom in Zoom out Drag to move picture in gt N window Drag to adjust colors Drag to adjust brightness Drag to adjust contrast Saving Moving and Printing Your Pictures Adjusting Colors When yov re finished working with your picture in the Photo Workshop You can change the way your picture looks by adjusting the intensity you can save it move it to a document or print it out and relationship of the three primary colors on
48. x Picture Publisher or Adobe Photoshop to further enhance or modify your pictures If you need a closer look at your picture you can use the zoom feature Click the Zoom In button and then click on your picture Click the Zoom Out button and then click on your picture again to return to your original view Select Freehand Adjust Brightness and lect R l Contrast Select Rectangle Resize Rotate Zoom In Adjust Col Moxe Crop P Zoom Out Save lt l CREDI He DEORE Es id Working with Your Pictures 4 5 Cropping You can crop your pictures by selecting either a rectangular area or a freehand area to keep everything outside of the area is cut away Follow these steps Click either the Select Rectangle button or the Select Freehand button 2 Drag the mouse to enclose the area you want to keep A dotted line moves around the selected area 3 Click the Crop button EasyPhoto deletes everything outside of the selected area Resizing When you change the size of your picture EasyPhoto automatically keeps the original proportions so your picture is never distorted Follow these steps 1 Click the Resize button Arrows appear in the corners of your picture 2 Drag one of the arrows to change your picture s size Size information is displayed at the bottom of the window 3 Release the mouse button when the picture is the size you want 4 6 Working with Your Pictures NOTE You can also
49. your pictures they are added to a new photo gallery which displays small thumbnail versions of the images EasyPhoto labels your pictures with the current date and numbers them in order After the transfer is finished you can double click on a picture in the gallery to view it at full size NOTE Once you install EasyPhoto you can use any program that supports TWAIN such as Adobe Photoshop or Picture Publisher to transfer your pictures Select PhotoPC as the source when you acquire an image You will see the PhotoPC screen You may need to transfer your pictures individually or in small groups rather than all at once Erasing Pictures from Your Camera After you have viewed your pictures and transferred them to your computer you can erase them from your camera Follow these steps From the PhotoPC screen click Erase All EasyPhoto asks you to confirm that you want to erase all the pictures in the camera 2 Click Yes Your pictures disappear from the screen and the camera resets its counter to 0 3 Click Close if you are finished 4 Turn off the camera The transfer process uses a lot of power and your batteries can run out quickly NOTE You can also use the Camera Controls screen to erase pictures See page 5 7 for more information Using Pictures in Your Documents When your pictures are saved in a photo gallery or in several galleries you can insert them in your documents You can use your pic
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