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Epson PhotoPC 750Z User's Manual

1. 6 10 Your pictures do not look as good as they used to Your camera s lens may be dirty or dusty Try cleaning it following the instructions in Cleaning the camera on page 6 2 The area captured in the photo is different from what you saw in the viewfinder Take care to look straight through the viewfinder When taking photos in Macro mode EPSON recommends using the LCD Monitor rather than the viewfinder to frame your subject Keep in mind that the area visible through the viewfinder is slightly smaller than the area captured in the actual photo Maintenance and Troubleshooting AppendixA Specifications Camera Physic al dimensions Width 137 5 mm Height 76 4 mm Depth 61 8 mm Weight 310 g without batteries and strap Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C Non operating 20 to 60 C Humidity Operating 30 to 80 non Non operating 10 to 80 condensing Product type Type CCD Zoom LCD monitor Internal memory Digital still AF camera with LCD monitor 1 2 7 inch color area CCD 1 3M pixels Optical 3x zoom equivalent to a 34 mm to 102 mm optical zoom lens ona 35 mm camera 2 inch TFT color LCD monitor with dual lighting system electric backlight and skylight 110K pixels 4 MB recorded image data program memory Specifications A 1 Recorded image A 2 Data type Image size Image quality modes Alternative formats Specifications JPEG 16 million colors 24 b
2. To set the power control mode to SAVE or NORM follow these steps Turn the camera s dial switch to Play and press the SEL button Icons for each setting appear on the screen with the uppermost icon highlighted in orange Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3 11 3 12 Press the lt a button until Settings appears on the monitor then press the SEL button Icons for each setting appear on the screen with the clock icon highlighted in orange Press the v button to select the Power Cont then press the SEL button to select Save or Norm The current selection is highlighted In Save mode The LCD monitor turns off automatically right after you take a picture when the camera s dial switch is set to View In Norm mode The LCD monitor turns off automatically after 30 seconds of image processing when the camera s dial switch is set to View To turn the LCD monitor back on press the shutter button or turn the camera s dial switch to Off then back to On Press the ESC button twice to save your setting and exit the menus Viewing and Managing Your Photos Selecting the language Depending on the country of purchase you can choose English Japanese French German Italian Portuguese or Spanish as the language used to display camera information on the LCD monitor Turn the camera s dial switch to Play and press the SEL button Press the Y button until Language appears on the monitor The cu
3. Manufacturer SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Address 3 5 Owa 3 chome Suwa shi Nagano ken 392 8502 Japan Representative EPSON EUROPE B V Address Prof J H Bavincklaan 5 1183 AT Amstelveen The Netherlands Declares that the Product Product Name Digital Still Camera Model G730A Conforms to the following Directive s and Norm s Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 EN 61000 3 2 Using AC Adapter Model EU 20 EN 61000 3 3 Using AC Adapter Model EU 20 January 1999 H Horiuchi President of EPSON EUROPE B V A NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS Like photocopiers digital cameras can be misused by improper photographing of copyrighted material Unless you have the advice of a knowledgeable attorney be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before photographing published material Contents Introduction PROLOG 7507 Fog ture Sereen a EE RENIA A 1 OPIO eeraa aa a e eeaeee 2 For United Kingdom users use of options 3 Safety Mstructhons J tan edGdip 340 CEEE REENA 3 When using the camera 0006 3 When using the shoulder strap 4 When using the charger and batteries 4 Warnings Cautions and Notes 004 6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your PhotoPC 750Z 004 1 1 Caner Tae eene Ghee ha ta Steere Read ew asta eats 1 2 Using ING DAl
4. Use only the EPSON Ni MH Battery Charger Model EU 23 EU 27 EU 28 or EU 38 to charge the EPSON Ni MH Batteries Model EU 24 Only use the Ni MH Battery Charger with EPSON Ni MH Rechargeable Batteries Model EU 24 Never attempt to charge other types of batteries in this charger as they may explode leak overheat or cause personal injury Always charge four batteries at one time Do not charge primary non rechargeable batteries Use the type of power source indicated on the charger s label Always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet Be sure the charger s AC power cable meets relevant safety standards of the area where you plan to use it Do not use the batteries or charger near water or handle them with wet hands Unplug the charger if the batteries are not fully charged after four hours Unplug the charger immediately if it shows unusual signs such as smoke odor or noise Do not attempt to service the charger yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Keep away from heat sources Do not use the charger outside the temperature range of 0 C to 35 C 2 F to 95 F Do not insert batteries into the charger backward as they may explode leak overheat or cause personal injury Do not insert objects through any openings in the charger as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock Never disass
5. Where to Find Infomation This Users Guide Provides detailed information on using your EPSON PhotoPC 750Z the Direct Print program and optional products from setting up to troubleshooting EPSON Photo 2 EPSON Photo File Uploader Users Guide Provides information on EPSON Photo 2 software which is necessary for using the photos on your computer and uploading utilities including EPSON Photo File Uploader Online Help Provides detailed information and instructions for EPSON Photo 2 that controls your PhotoPC 750Z Online help is installed automatically when you install EPSON Photo 2 See EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide for information on accessing online help Color Guide included in the CD ROM in some locations Explains the basics of color imaging and shows you how to get the most from your PhotoPC 750Z and other EPSON products See this User s Guide for information on accessing the Color Guide Quick Guide Provides you with information on common camera operations Keep this card in your camera case for quick reference COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA printed on Recycled Paper User s Guide IMPORTANT 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 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use
6. s dial switch to Off and turn off the printer Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4 9 LCD Monitorand Display Panel Messages When printing with the Direct Print program a variety of status messages may appear on the camera s LCD monitor and display panel For detailed explanations of these messages see the following tables LCD monitor messages Check Pnnter The camera isnot connected Model to an appropnate pninter Connect the camera to a Print SEL pnnterdescnbed in page 4 2 Cancel ESC then press the SEL button to begin printing To cancel printing pressthe ESC button Battery islow Battery power is almost out Connect the camera to the optional AC adapter Use AC adapter Check Printer Connection or Printer Error Printing stopped because ofa printer eror Clearthe enor then start printing again from the beginning For informationoncleanng pnnter errors refer to your printer Users Guide Using Direct Print to Print Photos Printing Canceled No photos in memory Print setting is retumed to default This message appears when youhold downthe ESC button for more than three seconds while printing The pnnterstops printing and ejectsthe paper The main menu will be displayed automatically after three seconds This message appears when there are no photos in your camera s memory Press the SEL button to retum to the main menu This message appears when an enoroccurs while the
7. select Adjust and press the SEL button Then follow the instructions on the LCD monitor to move the print left right up or down so the photo is printed in the correct position You can move the print a maximum of 2 0 mm in 0 2 mm increments Press the gt Y or lt a button to select a setting then press the SEL button Turn on the printer and load the size and type of 7 paper you selected For paper loading instructions see your printer User s Guide and the instructions that came with your paper If you selected Album or Indexas the layout a message telling you how many sheets to load appears at the bottom of the Album print options screen Be sure to load at least that many sheets Press the lt a button to select Prnt Press the SEL The camera starts sending the image data to the printer While the camera is sending data and printing the LCD monitor goes blank and star icons move across the display panel on the top of the camera Note To cancel printing hold down the camera s ESC button for about three seconds A message stating printing is canceled appears on the LCD monitor for three seconds before returning to the Direct Print menu The printer stops printing and ejects the paper When printing is finished the LCD monitor returns to the Direct Print menu and the display panel returns to normal When you finish printing exit the Direct Print program by pressing the ESC button Then turn the camera
8. 2 18 Formatting memory cards 5 4 to 5 5 I Icons continuous shooting 1 3 exposure 1 3 flash 1 3 lock 3 9 low battery 1 3 1 7 quick shooting 1 3 self timer 1 3 sensitivity 1 3 white balance 1 3 Image quality setting 2 2 to 2 3 Installing batteries 1 6 to 1 7 CompactFlash Cards 5 2 to 5 3 Interface specifications A 4 L Language changing 3 12 setting 1 11 Lens cap 1 1 Lights status 1 2 2 6 2 8 timer 1 2 2 11 Locking photos 3 8 to 3 9 M Macro mode 2 11 Magnifying photos 3 3 Maintenance 6 1 to 6 3 Multi photo playback mode 3 2 O Optics A 2 Options 2 to 3 AC adapter 5 8 to 5 9 A 8 CompactFlash Memory Cards 5 1 to 5 6 A 7 PCMCIA adapter 5 7 A 7 P Panorama 2 9 PCMCIA adapter 2 specifications A 7 using 5 7 Photo information 3 13 Photo processing time A 4 Physical dimensions A 1 Pictures close ups 2 11 copying 5 3 to 5 4 counter 2 9 5 3 erasing 3 6 to 3 8 locking 3 8 to 3 9 panorama 2 9 printing using the Direct Print program 4 1 to 4 9 problems 6 7 to 6 10 processing time A 4 range 2 1 recorded image specifications A 2 storage capacity 1 2 3 A 3 taking 2 5 to 2 8 unlocking 3 9 Playing back photos multiple photos at once 3 2 to 3 3 on a computer 3 4 on a projector 3 4 to 3 6 on a television 3 4 to 3 6 on the LCD monitor 3 1 to 3 2 using the magnification feature 3 3 to 3 4 using the slide show f
9. Direct Print program is working The setting you have made isretumed to the default value Press the SEL button to go backto the main menu and make your pnnt settings again Display panel messages Printed Image Dimensions E51 Another The printer is receiving a pnnt interface is job throughanotherinterface active When the print job ends the Layout Paper Size Image printer begins printing from setting setting Dimensions tne aert Poe program Fra med A6 108 x 81 mm automatic ally Photo E55 No ink Printing stopped because the Photo Print Photo 157 x 106 mm printerran out of ink Replace paner ink cartridgesasneeded and p start printing again from the Panora ma A4 Letter 230 x 86 mm beginning Forinformation on replacing ink cartridges refer A6 Photo 108 x 40 mm Paper to your printer User s Guide E56 No paperor Load paperinto the printer A4 Letter 230 x 172 mm paperjam and then press the printers load eject button to begin printing Orpressthe 5 x 7 size mode camera s ESC button to Full size mode cancel printing A4 Letter 176 x 132 mm Printing stopped because paperisjammed inthe printer A4 Letter Panorama 176 x 66 mm To remove the paperfrom the printer see your printer s Card mode User s Guide A6 90 x 67 mm A6 Panorama 90 x 38 mm Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4 11 Album mode A4 Letter 108 x 81 mm A6 72 x 54 mm Stic ker mode Photo Stickers 28 x 20 mm Stic ker 4
10. Xmodem Ymodem and Zmodem See the documentation that came with your communications software and modem for more information Contacting Customer Support When you first connect to the Bulletin Board Service you will be asked for your name company name phone number and a password which you can invent yourself Customer and Wananty Support Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be contacted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland They can provide the following services 1 Technical information on installing configuring and operating your EPSON products 1 Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period A full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services is available on the technical support section of our world wide web pages at http www epson co uk support and on Faxon EPSON faxback service in document number 5085 Pre Sales Enquiry Desk The Enquiry Desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland by faxing 01442 227271 in the UK or 0044 1442 227271 from the Republic of Ireland and via Email atinfo epson co uk They can provide the following information L1 Pre Sales information and literature on new EPSON products also available via our world wide web site at http www epson co uk L Where to purchase genuine EPSON consumables accessories and options
11. in Play mode ESC button SEL button Using the LCD menus The LCD menus allow you to erase one several or all photos from the camera s memory at a time Erasing one or more photos Note Be sure to unlock the photos before erasing them See Unlocking photos on page 3 9 ue sA Turn the camera s dial switch to Play Press the SEL button Four menu icons appear on the top of the LCD monitor Press the v or lt 4 button until Photo Control appears on the monitor then press the SELbutton The Photo Control menu appears on the screen Make sure Erase is selected and press SEL The Erase Photos menu appears Using the or lt 4 button choose Select Photo to erase the selected photo or photos then press the SEL button Press the Y or lt button to move forward or back through the images in the camera until the white frame appears around the photo you want to erase Then press the SEL button You can select more than one photo at a time by repeating this procedure When all the photos you want to erase are selected go to the next step Note L To cancel the selection of a photo simply press the SEL button again I Ifyou try to select a locked photo the camera beeps and prevents you from selecting it You must unlock the photo before selecting it See Unlocking photos on page 3 9 Press the ESC button A confirmation message appears asking i
12. or just about anything you create on your computer To use photos in the camera with your computer first install EPSON Photo 2 then connect the camera to the computer See the EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide for details It contains information of the following J Installing EPSON Photo 2 and Photo File Uploader L Connecting the PhotoPC 750Z to your computer Viewing and Managing Your Photos Transferring pictures to your computer Erasing pictures from the camera Using pictures in your documents Uploading EPSON photo images to the camera O O O O O Uploading programs to the camera Note _ When the camera is connected to your computer it turns off automatically after five minutes of inactivity It comes back on when you turn off the camera and reset its dial switch to Play L1 The camera s dial switch must set to Play after connecting to your computer and before you start EPSON Photo 2 The LCD monitor will display a photo then turn off automatically to save battery power Displaying photos on a television or EPSON Projector You can display the images in your camera on a regular television or an EPSON Projector simply by using the video cable that came with your PhotoPC 7504 Note 3 Connect the video cable to the Video Out port on Color television telecasting specifications are different the camera as shown below depending on the country If you have an NTSC camera model your television must meet
13. 02 9961411 EPSON FRANCE S A 68 bis rue Manolin 92300 Levallois Perret France Phone 33 1 40 87 37 37 Telex 610657 EPSON TAIWAN TECHNOLOGY amp TRADING LID 10F No 287 Nanking E Road Sec 3 Taipei Taiwan R O C Phone 02 717 7360 Fax 02 712 9164 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Hirooka Office 80 Harashinden Hirooka Shiojin shi Nagano ken 399 0785 Japan 1998 February
14. 2 13 panorama 2 9 using the self timer 2 10 to 2 11 zoom 2 10 Timer light 1 2 Tripod socket 1 3 Troubleshooting 6 3 to 6 10 U Unlocking photos 3 9 Unpacking your camera 1 1 V Viewfinder 1 2 using 2 5 to 2 6 W White balance setting 2 14 to 2 15 Z Zoom 2 10 Index 5 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA INC 20770 Madrona Ave P O Box 2842 Torrance CA 90509 2842 Phone 800 922 8911 Fax 310 782 5220 EPSON AUSTRALIA PTY LID 70 GIBBES STREET CHATSWOOD 2067 NSW Phone 2 9903 9000 Fax 2 9903 9177 EPSON ITALIA S p A V le F lli Casiraghi 427 20099 Sesto S Giovanni MI Italy Phone 2 262331 Fax 2 2440750 EPSON UK LID Campus 100 MaylandsAvenue Hemel Hempstead Herts HP2 77 U K Phone 44 01442 261144 Fax 44 01442 227227 EPSON SINGAPORE PTE LID No 1 Temasek Avenue 86 00 Millenia Tower Singapore 039192 Phone 065 33 77 911 Fax 065 33 41 185 EPSON IBERICA S A Av de Roma 18 26 08290 Cerdanyola del Valles Barcelona Spain Phone 582 15 00 Fax 582 15 55 EPSON DEUTSC HLAND GmbH Z picher Stra e 6 40549 D sseldorf Germany Phone 0211 56030 Fax 0211 5047787 EPSON HONG KONG LD Rooms 4706 10 47 F China Resources Bldg 26 Harbour Road Wanchai Hong Kong Phone 2585 4300 Fax 2827 7083 EPSON PORTUGAL S A R do Progresso 471 1x Perafita 4460 Matosinhos Portugal Phone 02 996 14 02 Fax
15. 35 standard quality pictures 640 x 480 pixels You can add to the camera s storage capacity by installing an optional CompactFlash Card The storage capacity of the camera s internal memory and of each CompactFlash Card is shown in the following table Using the AC adapter Camera Options 5 1 Teenie e Sere oe pe fe fe fe intemal Memory PAL Intemal Memory NTSC 8 MB CompactHash 128 39 19 12 Card 15 MB CompactHash 241 73 36 24 Card For information about the availablity of CompactFlash Cards in your area contact your EPSON dealer Note EPSON recommends using EPSON CompactFlash Cards only Other memory cards may be incompatible with the EPSON PhotoPC 750Z If your computer is equipped with a Type IIT PCMCIA memory card slot you can access images stored on memory cards directly from your computer by using the optional PCMCIA adapter B867041 See Using the PCMCIA Adapter on page 5 7 for more information on this option 5 2 Camera Options Installing a Compac t ash Card You can increase the memory of your camera by installing a CompactFlash Card Follow the steps below 1 Turn the dial switch on the camera to Off 2 Turn the camera upside down and open the memory card cover Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot as shown below 3 After you have installed the memory card close the memory card cover When a memory card is installed t
16. 4 button until the Playback Note Mode menu appears on the screen then press the When your camera is connected to the optional AC adapter SEL button Multiis selected the LCD monitor auto shut off feature is disabled 4 Press the ESC button to exit the menu Small thumbnail images of the last nine photos you took appear on the screen with the currently selected image framed in white Press the Y and lt 4 buttons to move the white selection frame forward and back through the images onscreen Hold the appropriate button down to move through the images quickly 3 2 Viewing and Managing Your Photos When the frame reaches the first or last photo of the Note current group the previous or next group of images A message saying No Photosin Memory appears when is displayed To view the next group of images there are no recorded images in the camera quickly hold down the Function button and press the m Y or lt button To stop the slide show and return to Playback mode press the ESC button twice Viewing a slide show of your photos Se You can play back all the photos in your Magniying photos camera automatically by using the Slide You can view a magnified version of any Show menu image saved in your camera with the camera s LCD monitor The image is Follow these steps magnified by two and divided into nine parts 1 Turn the dial switch to Play Follow the steps below 2 Press the SELbutton Four me
17. Macintosh serial cable comes with your camera Paper Special papers distributed by EPSON See the list below Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper A4 Photo Quality Ink Jet Card A6 Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Letter Photo Quality Glossy Paper A4 Photo Paper A4 Photo Quality Glossy Paper Letter Photo Paper Letter Photo Paper 4 x 6 in Photo Quality Glossy Film A4 Photo Quality Glossy Film A6 Photo Quality Glossy Film Letter Photo Stickers A6 Photo Stickers 4 A6 Note 5041061 5041026 S041054 5041029 S041062 S041126 S041140 5041124 S041141 S041134 S041071 S041107 S041072 S041144 S041176 L The availability of special media varies by country _1 Ink jet printers are particularly sensitive to the condition of your paper Keep unused paper in its original packaging and store it in a cool dark place _ Use of the optional AC adapter B867038 with your camera is recommended to avoid batteries running out while printing Installing the Direct Print Program Your camera comes with Direct Print Ver 2 3 installed However depending on the model of the EPSON printer you use you may need to install Direct Print Program Ver 2 2 in your camera To check which version your printer supports see Requirements on page 4 2 The included software CD ROM contains both versions of the software Note L EPSON STYLUS PHOTO PHOTO EX and PHOTO 700 printers support both versions of Direct P
18. NTSC color television telecasting specifications If you have a PAL camera model your television must meet PAL specifications Following procedure is the example for connecting the PhotoPC 750Z to your television 1 Make sure the camera and television are turned off 2 Open the connector cover on the side of the 4 Connect the other end of the video cable to the camera video input port on the television connector cover Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3 5 5 Turn on the television and switch it to video mode 6 Turn the dial switch on the camera to Play The last picture you took appears on the television screen and the LCD monitor turns off automatically Note If you use the optional AC adapter you can see the pictures on both the television and the LCD monitor on the camera Erasing Photos A You can erase the photos in your camera while N you are playing back your photos Using buttons on the camera To erase the images displayed on the LCD monitor one at a time follow the steps below 1 Make sure your camera s dial switch is set to Play 2 While holding down the Function button press the ESC button 3 6 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Function button When the confirmation message appears press SEL to erase the photo You can erase selected photos or all the photos at once using the Photo Control menu For instructions see the following section
19. a time by switching between Nomaland Multi Software See page 4 3 Allows you to install use and delete optional programs available for use with your camera Magnification See page 3 3 Allows you to magnify the picture fordetailed viewing Language A See page 3 12 Depending on the country youcanchoose the following languages for displaying information on the LCD screen English Japanese French German Italian Portuguese or Spanish LCD Monitor Menu Tables C 3 C 4 LCD Monitor Menu Tables Glossary applicaton A software program that helps you carry out a particular task such as word processing image editing or financial planning bit Short for binary digit The smallest unit of data in computer processing A bit can represent two values on and off or 1 and 0 browser Web browser An application which allows the users to view HTML documents default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on reset or initialized Also known as a factory setting exposure The amount of light the camera captures when a photo is taken Image Data representing a two dimensional scene A digital image is composed of pixels arranged in a rectangular array with a certain height and width Each pixel may consist of one or more bits of information representing the brightness of the image at that point ink jet printer A printer that transfers ink onto paper by s
20. close as 20 cm with or without the flash in Macro mode Make sure the subject is not moving If you turned on the camera with the lens cap attached the camera s auto focus feature may not work correctly Turn off the camera make sure the lens cap is not attached then turn on the camera and try taking the photo again Be careful to hold the camera steady while the image is being captured Make sure your flash is not set to Gy Maintenance and Troubleshooting Your picture is too dark underexposed You may need to use the flash Set the flash to g or 4 following the instructions in Setting the flash on page 2 4 If you are using the flash make sure your subject is within 80 to 280 cm of the camera when Sensitivity is set to Std You can adjust the exposure manually to make your photos brighter For instructions see Adjusting the exposure on page 2 15 Use an image editing program to adjust the picture s brightness and contrast If you are using the Macro mode to take close up photos be sure to provide adequate lighting for your subject since the camera s aperture is automatically set to the smallest setting in this mode Your picture is too light overexposed If you are using the 4 setting it may be too bright Try setting the flash to 4 See Setting the flash on page 2 4 You can adjust the exposure manually to make your photos darker For instructions see Adjusting the e
21. must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury i Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your camera and options Chapter 1 Getting Sarted This chapter prepares you to use your PhotoPC 750Z and covers the following topics Unpacking your PhotoPC 750Z Camera parts Charging installing and replacing batteries Attaching the straps Setting the language date and time for your camera Unpacking Your PhotoPC 750Z Make sure you have all the parts shown below shoulder strap AC power cord Ni MH batteries battery charger not included in some rechargeable shape varies by location locations Model EU 24 4 CD ROM and or floppy disks media type and quantity vanes by location Camera case Getting Started 1 1 Camera Parts After you unpack your PhotoPC 750Z take a few minutes to learn about its features as shown below Front view dial switch display panel shutter button timer lig ht viewfinder flash lens connector cover 1 2 Getting Started Back view sky light backlight switch viewfinder amp status light dial lock Mode button ZOOM shoulder strap holder Function button LCD monitor ESC button ae outo navigation button lt 4 a SEL puton navigation button V Bottom view battery cover lock memory card tripod socket c
22. to which your digital camera is properly connected See the EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide for more details Checking the Picture Counter The large number in the center of the camera s display panel shows how many pictures you can take number of pictures remaining image quality setting The number of pictures remaining depends on the image quality setting you have chosen If you change this setting the number of pictures remaining will also change ii Y Af mire When the camera s memory is full the number on the display panel reads 0 The status light on the back of the camera turns red and you are unable to use the shutter button You need to erase some or all of the images in your camera before you can take any more pictures See Erasing Photos on page 3 6 for instructions on erasing photos using the LCD monitor If you want to save your photos before you erase them connect the camera to your computer and transfer the photos as described in the EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide To find out how many photos you have taken set the camera s dial switch to Play The picture s number along with the total number of pictures taken appears in the lower right corner of each picture Taking Special Types of Pic tures You can use the various features of your PhotoPC 750Z to take different kinds of pictures such as wide angle panoramas close ups and self timed pictures Taking panoramas i p
23. 3 9 Making Camera Settings am The Settings menu allows you to change certain camera settings including the internal clock the alert beep the LCD brightness level and the energy saving mode You can set the display language in the Language menu Setting the clock 3 10 The steps below describe how to adjust the date year month day the time hour and minutes and also how designate the order in which the year month and day appear Turn the camera s dial switch to Pla y and press the SEL button Press the lt a button until Settings appears on the screen then press the SEL button Icons for each setting appear on the screen with the clock icon highlighted in orange Press the SEL button again to enter the clock setting mode Press the SEL button until the item you want to adjust is selected The selected item turns red Viewing and Managing Your Photos 5 Press the Y or lt 4 button to change the number until the item you want to adjust is correct To scroll faster keep pressing the button 6 Press the SEL button to move to the next clock setting 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 until the date and time are correctly adjusted and saved Press the SEL button or ESC button to return to the Settings menu 8 To exit the Settings menu press ESC again Setting the alert beep To turn the camera s alert beep on or off follow IO these steps 1 Turn the camera s dial switch to P
24. 7 4 Press the Y button to select the sensitivity icon Ji then press the SEL button The Sensitivity menu appears Note If the sensitivity icon 9 is dimmed and cannot be selected highlight the auto manual icon K using the m v or lt a button then press the SEL button to select Manu 5 Select Med or High using the py y or button then press the SEL button The Conditions menu appears indicating Med or Highis selected as the sensitivity setting 6 Press the ESC button twice to exit the setting menus The ISO H is marked on the display panel on the top of the camera Using Slow Sync hro Hash in dimly lit places 2 18 Use Slow Synchro Flash when taking pictures at dawn or twilight or in places with an illuminated background This function slows the camera s shutter speed to enhance the clarity of background details in the shot Taking Pictures Follow the steps below to use this feature 1 Turn the camera s dial switch to View 2 Press the SELbutton 3 Make sure the conditions icon is selected if not press lt s button to select it then press the SEL button again 4 Inthe Conditions menu press the v button until Flash is selected then press the SEL button to select Slow 5 Press the ESC button twice to exit the Conditions menu 6 To take a picture in the Slow Flash mode press the shutter button Note Make sure the Flash control is not turned off 4 on the display panel o
25. All if you want to print all the images then press the SEL button again Choose Selectif you want to print an individual image Thumbnail images of the first nine photos in your camera appear with the currently selected image framed in blue Press the v or lt 4 button to frame the image you want to print then press SEL You can select several images at the same time If you selected Album or Index as the layout continue to press the v or lt 4 button to select the image you want to print then press the SEL again Note You can print up to three images on an A4 or Letter size sheet or up to two images on an A6 size sheet To change the paper size and type number of copies 1 99 color printing mode and the photo information display setting press the Y or lt a button to select the option you want to change then press the SEL button The settings for that option appear on the screen Using Direct Print to Print Photos Note The available settings vary depending on the layout you selected If you selected Album or Card as layout select Position and press the SELbutton Then choose the position you want If you choose covered binding for Album the images are printed on the right side on right pages and left side on left pages Note If you choose to print on Photo paper you cannot select Time ON If you selected stic ker stic ker 4as the layout and the photo is not printed in the correct position
26. For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of Customer Service As well as this User s Guide we provide the following sources for obtaining information EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia There is also technical information including details of the latest software and drivers available Phone 02 9903 9075 and the system will guide you through a number of choices before faxing the information to your fax machine EPSON Bulletin Board System This is where you can download the latest software and drivers Visit the BBS to check out the latest versions If you have a modem phone 02 9417 5090 Intemet URL http www epson com au Access the Epson Australia World Wide Web pages Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf You can get the same information as offered on the EPSON FAXBACK and the EPSON Bulletin Board plus more Contacting Customer Support B 3 Your dealer Don t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems The dealer should always be the first call for advice on problems They can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give you advice on the next step to take EPSON Helpdesk B 4 EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice Operators on the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware
27. UK LTD shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON UK LTD Safety Instruc tons Read all these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera and options When using the camera LI Toreduce the risk of electric shock do notremove the cover of the camera or options and do not open any compartments except as instructed in this User s Guide Do not insert objects into any openings To prevent fire or electric shock do not expose the camera or options to rain or moisture To prevent fire or explosion do not use the camera where inflammable or volatile gas is stored Do not use outdoors during a thunderstorm If the camera or option shows unusual signs such as noise odor or smoke stop usage and turn off immediately Remove the batteries and or disconnect the AC adapter from the camera and unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet To prevent possible injury do not take flash pictures close to the subject s eyes Use only the type of power source indicated in this User s Guide Do not use damaged or frayed power cords Remove the batteries and or unplug the camera and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the following circumstances Introduction 3 4 The power cord or plu
28. When taking wide angle panoramas use the LCD monitor for best results Follow the steps below 1 Turn the dial switch on the camera to View 2 Press the Mode button located on the left of the LCD monitor until PANORAMA appears briefly on the LCD monitor 3 Selectimage quality by pressing the image quality button on the top of the camera 4 Press the shutter button Taking Pictures 2 9 Note Using digital zoom L Ifyou do not press any buttons on the camera for 30 Follow these steps to use digital zoom seconds the camera turns itself off automatically to save battery power To turn the camera back on press 1 Turn the dial switch on the camera to View Cena AO 2 Press the Mode button located on the left of the L When taking pictures in panorama mode you cannot LCD monitor until D ZOOM appears briefly on use the continuous shooting function the LCD monitor 3 Press the shutter button Using the zoom features Note Hru There are two ways to enlarge the image L If you do not press any buttons on the camera for 30 using the optical zoom 3x and the digital seconds the camera automatically turns off to save zoom 2x If you use both of them you can battery power To turn the camera back on press the enlarge image by as much as six times shutter button Using optical zoom L When you are taking pictures in digital zoom mode Toggle the zoom switch M on the upper right you cannot set the camera to continu
29. ace a white sheet in front of the camera lens so that it is previewed on the whole LCD monitor then press the shutter button Your setting is saved and the monitor returns to the white balance setting menu Note You can also use a colored sheets For example to create a sepia hue use a blue sheet To create a blue hue use a yellow sheet Experiment with many colors for different effects Select Userusing the lt 4 button and press the SEL button Make sure Userappears next to the white balance icon M then press the ESC button twice Adjusting the exposure P Exposure refers to the amount of light the camera captures when a photo is taken The camera s default exposure setting is Auto to adjust the exposure of your photos automatically However you can manually adjust the exposure to change the darkness or brightness of your photos for certain conditions Adjust the exposure to when L L You want to make your photos lighter The photo you have taken is too dark and you want to increase the brightness You are taking pictures of a white object which may tend to look grayish in the photos You are taking pictures of an object with a bright background such as windows facing the sun You are taking photos at the beach or in the snow on sunny days or taking photos of an object with a white background Taking Pictures 2 15 Adjust the exposure to when J You want to make your photos dar
30. ama I Card Prints one image on an A6 size card You can select between Top Center Bottom and Full size Center Bottom Full size Ly Album Prints up to three images on A4 or Letter size paper or up to two images on A6 size paper You can choose between Left Center Right for A4 or Letter size paper A4 Letter A4 Letter A4 Letter Left Center Rig ht 1 Sticker Sticker 4 for D Print V2 3 only Prints onto EPSON Photo Stickers This mode prints 16 small copies for Photo Stickers or 4 small copies for Photo Sticker 4 of the selected image onto each Photo Sticker sheet AAAA 5 Photo sticker Photo sticker 4 for D Print V2 3 only You can adjust the printing position right or left and up or down in 0 2 mm increments as described in step 3 of Printing procedures on page 4 7 Index contact sheet Print A4 Letter or A6 size contact sheets consisting of small thumbnail images of all the photos in your camera LD L L C L C L NUUUUUUE NUUUUUUE A6 A6 A4 Letter forD Print V2 2 for D Print V2 3 Printing procedures Follow these steps to print photos Access the Direct Print program as described in page 4 5 Press the v button to highlight Layout then press the SELbutton Press the v or lt button until the layout you want to use is selected then press the SEL button Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4 7 Select Photo and press the SELbutton Choose
31. and software problems They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located Many types of queries are answered here The Helpdesk numbers are Phone 02 9903 9040 Fax 02 9903 9189 Weencourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring The more information you prepare the faster we can help solve the problem This information includes the User s Guide for your EPSON product type of computer operating system application programs and any other information you feel is required Contacting Customer Support For Singapore Users Contact the telephone and fax numbers below Phone 065 337 7911 Fax 065 334 1185 For Hong Kong Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited intemet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information I Product information _ Answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs _1 Latest versions of EPSON camera software Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http www epson com hk Electronic bulletin board system For Phillippines Users An electronic bulletin board system BBS is also l l available to obtain camera information and the latest To obtain technical support as well as other after sales versions of ca
32. ard from your computer Find and double click the Photo_1 folder in your computer Your image ae ca pean Oty Cae Sees Way aitOriG files appear Double click the file to open its optional adapter as shown below thumbnail image Note memory card You can also access the photos in your memory card with the included EPSON Photo 2 software For instructions see the EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide Camera Options 5 7 F Warning Using the AC Adapter L Use only the AC adapter designed for the PhotoPC 750Z Using any other adapter could The AC adapter B86703 allows you to connect your ee eee ene arene PhotoPC 750Z to a standard electrical outlet This is especially useful when you are previewing or d Donot use the AC power cable and the adapter transferring pictures and operating the camera from for any purpose other than powering your your computer The adapter powers the camera but PhotoPC 750Z does not charge the batteries In some locations the AC adapter comes with a separate AC power cable L Ifthe AC plug doesn t fit your outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified Note electrician L The asterisk in the product number B86703 is a I To avoid radiation danger do not expose or substitute for the last digit which varies by country remove the ferrite core J Also read the AC adapter User s Guide before using To avoid losing any images or settings make sure the this product camera is finished process
33. batteries when battery power runs out soon after recharging Rechargeable batteries wear out with repeated use As their charging capacity decreases your camera s operating time becomes shorter Charging the batteries The Ni MH Battery Charger charges your Ni MH rechargeable batteries quickly to last longer in your camera Before charging your batteries be sure to read the safety instructions in When using the charger and batteries on page 4 Follow these steps to charge your Ni MH batteries 1 Ifyour battery charger has a cover open the cover 2 Install the batteries into the compartments positioning the and ends as shown W Warning Be sure you install four batteries to fill all compartments 4 Extend the retractable plug located on the back of the charger or connect the battery charger to the power cord as shown below 3 Ifyour battery charger has a cover close the cover firmly The battery charger cover also acts as a power switch so be sure to close the cover completely 5 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet The light s turn red indicating that the charger is working If your charger has 2 lights wait until both SIDE A and SIDE B lights turn red Getting Started 1 5 When the batteries are fully charged after about Installing the battenes two and half to three hours the lights go off To charge your batteries again open and then close Before insta
34. camera s memory During this time you cannot take a photo which means that you must wait a few seconds before taking a second photo The quick shooting mode allows you to take pictures without a delay by saving all the images later at once Follow the steps below Note When the camera is in the quick shooting mode HyPict image quality is disabled Follow steps 1 to 6 as described in Using the continuous shooting feature on page 2 12 selecting Quick in place of Contin step 5 An arrow mark appears beside Cnt on the camera s display panel To take pictures hold down the Function button on the left of the LCD monitor and press the shutter button Do not release the Function button until you finish taking pictures in succession Note To use the viewfinder when taking pictures in the quick shooting mode turn the camera s dial switch to On Release the Function button The icon appears on the LCD monitor and the camera process and saves all of the captured images To exit quick shooting mode follow steps 2 to 4 on page 2 12 then select Off and press the SEL button Then press the ESC button twice Taking Pictures 2 13 Using the Advanced Settings Adjusting the white balance 2 14 WB Your camera s white balance default setting is iD Auto which means white balance is adjusted for your photos automatically At certain times you may want to adjust the white balance setting so that the colors in yo
35. charge them completely before recharging 1 8 Getting Started Handling battenes Warning L Do not expose batteries to rain or moisture _1 To guard against short circuiting do not remove the outside sleeves of the batteries LI If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment If a battery is swallowed seek medical treatment immediately _1 Keep the batteries from making contact with metal objects such as coins or keys which could short out the batteries circuits Do not keep batteries loose in your pockets L Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or short circuit batteries Do not put the batteries near or into fire or water Storing batteries If you do not plan to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature in a dry location W Warning 1 Donotstore batteries with metal objects which could short out the batteries circuits Also avoid storing batteries in extremely hot or humid locations L Store batteries out of reach of children Disposing of battenes Before disposing of batteries make sure you discharge them completely W Warning L Be sure to securely cover the end of each battery with tape to prevent combustion or explosion when disposing of batteries _ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions and in comp
36. cing 1 8 specifications A 6 storing 1 9 Battery charger 2 specifications A 5 to A 6 using 1 4 to 1 6 Brightness LCD monitor 3 11 Buttons 1 2 to 1 3 C Cables for direct printing 4 2 serial 1 1 video 1 1 Camera buttons 1 2 to 1 3 cleaning 6 2 parts of 1 1 physical dimensions A 1 problems 6 3 to 6 7 storage capacity 1 A 3 storing 6 2 to 6 3 Checking battery 1 7 picture counter 2 9 5 3 Cleaning battery charger 6 3 camera 6 2 Clock setting 3 10 Color Guide 2 19 CompactFlash Cards copying photos 5 3 to 5 4 copying programs from 5 6 formatting 5 4 to 5 5 installing 5 2 to 5 3 removing 5 5 specifications A 7 Index 1 storage capacity 5 1 to 5 2 Continuous shooting 2 12 Copying photos 5 3 to 5 4 Copying programs 5 6 Covers battery 1 3 memory card 1 3 skylight 2 7 Customer support B 1 to B 5 D Date and time setting 1 12 Dial lock 6 2 Direct Print accessing the program 4 5 connecting the camera to the printer 4 4 to 4 5 deleting the program 4 4 installing the program 4 3 to 4 4 list of settings 4 12 printed image dimensions 4 11 to 4 12 printing procedures 4 7 to 4 9 status messages 4 10 to 4 11 supported paper types 4 2 supported printers 4 2 Display panel icons 1 3 messages 4 11 E Erasing photos using camera buttons 3 6 using LCD menus 3 7 to 3 8 2 Index Exposure setting 2 15 to 2 17 F Flash range A 3 setting 2 4 slow synchro
37. ck the cable connection and make sure the camera s dial switch is set to Play Then click OK Click Browse and select your CD ROM drive Then click the OP PROG folder and click OK Select the version you want to upload from the Applications in Folder list Click Upload EPSON Program Uploader begins uploading the selected programs When the uploading process is finished the uploaded programs appear in the Applications in Camera list Click Close To delete a program from you camera turn the camera s dial switch to Play Press the SEL button Select the Software menu and press the SEL button Choose Add Delete press the SEL button select Delete then press the SEL button again Select the program you want to delete press the SELbutton then follow the instructions on the LCD monitor You can reinstall either version of the program at any time from the included CD ROM Using Direct Print to Print Photos Connecting your camera to the pnnter Follow these steps to connect your camera 1 Make sure both the camera and the printer are turned off Connect one end of the Macintosh serial cable to the serial connector on the back of the printer 3 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera 4 Plug the connector cable into the camera s serial port p Caution Be sure to position the cable correctly before pushing it into the connector Otherwise the cable s pins may be damaged flat sur
38. d EPSON UK LTD provides a range of customer services and technical support World Wide Web If you can connect to the Internet and have a Web browser you can access our Web site at http www epson co uk Here you will find information on the latest EPSON products software drivers on line user guides and answers to frequently asked questions Faxon EPSON Contact Faxon EPSON Faxback Service for support information including troubleshooting tips switch settings and driver information Contacting Customer Support B 1 To use Faxon EPSON call 01442 227332 in the UK or 0044 1442 227332 from the Republic of Ireland using a touch tone phone You willbe asked to follow asimple routine to register your document request Once you have entered your telephone and fax numbers Faxon EPSON will fax a copy of the document catalogue to your fax machine When you have found the documents that you need in the catalogue call Faxon EPSON again and enter the document ID numbers The documents will be faxed to you automatically Bulletin Board Service for latest dnvers and utilities B 2 You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service on 01442 227479 in the UK or 0044 1442 227479 from the Republic of Ireland No membership is required Make sure that your communications software is set to 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity bit ANSI terminal mode emulation and a modem speed of up to 28 8 Kbps Downloading protocols supported include
39. d asking you to confirm the procedure Press the SEL button again to format the card and return to the Photo Control menu press the ESC button to return to the Photo Control menu without formatting the card Note If no memory card is installed in the camera the error message NO CARD appears Removing a Compac t ash Card Follow the steps below I Before you open the memory card cover turn the camera s dial switch to Off Turn the camera upside down and open the memory card cover 3 Press the Eject button then remove the memory card by hand Eject button 4 Close the memory card cover Caution I Never remove the card while the camera is on Data in the card may be lost or damaged LI Avoid using or storing the card in direct sunlight or in places that are extremely hot humid or dusty The photo processing time also increases by a few seconds when using the memory card Camera Options 5 5 Copying programs from Compact ash Cards for Windows only 5 6 To copy a program such as a the Direct Print Program in the CD ROM using a CompactFlash memory card to your camera follow these steps Note You can also upload programs to your camera from your computer using the EPSON Program Uploader utility See EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide 1 If there are any photos in the camera s internal memory transfer the ones you want to your computer or to a CompactFlash Card then erase all th
40. del Standard 35 32 continuous shooting Fine 10 9 Super fine 5 4 HyPict 3 2 Note L Figures shown here represent storage capacity when optional programs are not installed in the camera s internal memory If you remove the Direct Print program from the camera the storage capacity will increase and you can take more pictures I The number of pictures you can take depends on the complexity of each photo even if the image quality is the same for all the photos Specifications A 3 Photo processing time approximate Interface A 4 Serial interface 8 pin mini DIN RS 232C compatible special interface for PC Macintosh Communication speed 19 2 Kbps or higher max 230 4 Kbps 1 8M bps for EPSON printers Video out NTSC NTSC model PAL PAL model Specifications Power Sources DC 1 2 V x 4 4 8 V Ni Cd Ni MH DC 1 5 V x 4 6 0 V Alkaline LR6 lithium FR6 DC 7 0 V Optional AC Adapter B86703 Ni MH batteries Battery life Approximately Approximately Approximately 1000 pictures 260 pictures 120 minutes Battery life varies depending on battery type and manufacturer Battery Charger Model EU 23 for U S and Canada Input AC 120 V 60 Hz Output DC 1 2 V 650 mA x 4 Compatible EPSON Ni MH Batteries batteries model EU 24 Charging time Approx 160 minutes Power Approx 8 W consumption Charging 0 to 35 C temperature Dimensions 76x 112 x 22 mm Weight Approx 110
41. e sure you are using appropriate batteries See Replacing the batteries on page 1 8 and replace the batteries if necessary The camera may have shut off automatically To turn the power back on press the shutter button or turn off the dial switch on the camera s dial switch to Off then to On again Make sure the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 6 Also make sure you are using appropriate batteries See Replacing the batteries on page 1 8 and replace the batteries if necessary The camera may have shut off automatically To turn the power back on press the shutter button or turn the camera s dial switch to Off then back to On Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 5 The image on the LCD monitor screen is too dark or is not visible at all Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen if necessary following the instructions in Setting the LCD monitor s brightness on page 3 11 Make sure the television is switched to the video mode Make sure the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 6 Also make sure you are using appropriate batteries See Replacing the batteries on page 1 8 and replace the backlight switch to FA Your camera may not be compatible with local television broadcasting standards Cameras purchased in countries using the NTSC standard can only be used with NTSC televisions and cameras purcha
42. e when you are facing the sun 2 4 Taking Pictures The flash is disabled even when adequate lighting is not available Use this setting for special effects or when flash photography is prohibited 4 EAA Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Using the viewfinder instead of the LCD monitor when taking pictures helps save battery power and can make it easier for you to hold the camera steady Note when pressing the shutter button A PARE GA a a a 1 Turn the camera s dial switch to On and wait until is fully recharged the status light beside the viewfinder turns green The lens automatically extends out from the camera Note If you do not press any buttons on the camera for 60 seconds the camera turns itself off automatically to save battery power To turn the camera back on press the shutter button or turn the camera s dial switch to Off then back On again 2 Look straight through the viewfinder and center your subject in the cross hairs Note The frame in the viewfinder indicates the area captured when taking pictures at close range Taking Pictures 2 5 2 6 Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus The status light beside the viewfinder changes from green to orange If you wish you can now move your subject off center without altering the focus Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the photo Taking Pictures viewfinder 5 Hold the camera still un
43. e connected to your computer When it is connected you cannot use any of the buttons on the camera itself See the EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide for instructions on taking pictures from your computer The camera s memory may be full Check the picture counter on the display panel If it reads 0 your camera s memory is full Erase some pictures using the LCD monitor or transfer the pictures to your computer and then erase them Note L To erase pictures with the LCD monitor while holding the Function button down press the ESC button To transfer pictures to your computer before erasing them see the EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide Installing an optional CompactFlash Card allows you to take more pictures without deleting any images in the camera See Using CompactFlash Memory Cards on page 5 1 for details Maintenance and Troubleshooting The camera takes too long to take a picture You may be pressing the shutter button all the way downatonce This forces the camera to focus make exposure adjustments and capture the image all at once You can have the camera perform these operations separately to make the process more efficient First hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus then press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the photo For more information see Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder on page 2 5 or Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor on page 2 7 If you want
44. e photos from the camera p Caution If any images are left in the camera s memory when you upload a program the camera may not work properly Insert a CompactFlash memory card into your personal computer For details see Using the PCMCIA Adapter in the following section Create the Progra m1 folder in the card Camera Options 10 Copy the software program which you want to upload to the camera and op ld86 prg to the Program folder you created in step 3 Remove the CompactFlash memory card from the computer and insert it in the camera Turn the dial switch on the camera to Play Then press the SEL button With the Software menu selected press the SEL button then select Add Delete Press the SEL button then select Add Press the SEL button A message appears asking you to confirm you want to install the program Press the SEL button and follow the message on the LCD monitor Using the PCMCIA Adapter 2 aye an adapter into your computer s Type H The optional PCMCIA adapter allows you to access images stored on CompactFlash Cards directly from your computer To use this adapter your computer must be equipped with a Type II PCMCIA memory card slot Macintosh users must enable the PC Exchange extension software to access files on CompactFlash Cards See your Macintosh documentation for more information 3 Now you can access the photos in the memory Follow these steps to use the optional adapter c
45. eature 3 3 Power saving feature 3 11 to 3 12 Power specifications A 4 Printed image dimensions 4 11 to 4 12 Problems camera 6 3 to 6 7 picture 6 7 to 6 10 Q Quick shooting mode 2 13 R Rechargeable batteries 2 Removing CompactFlash Cards 5 5 Index 3 S Safety instructions when using the camera 3 to 4 when using the charger and batteries 4 to 6 when using the shoulder strap 4 Self timer 2 10 to 2 11 Sensitivity setting 2 17 to 2 18 Setting 2 10 alert beep 3 10 to 3 11 clock 3 10 date and time 1 12 Direct Print program items 4 12 exposure 2 15 to 2 17 flash 2 4 HyPict mode 2 4 image quality 2 2 to 2 3 language 1 11 3 12 LCD monitor brightness 3 11 photo information display 3 13 power saving 3 11 to 3 12 sensitivity 2 17 to 2 18 white balance 2 14 to 2 15 Shutter 2 5 to 2 8 Skylight 2 1 2 Slide show menu 3 3 Slow synchro flash 2 18 Specifications AC adapter A 8 battery A 6 battery charger A 5 to A 6 camera A 1 to A 6 CompactFlash Card A 7 4 Index PCMCIA adapter A 7 Status light 1 2 2 6 2 8 Status messages for direct printing 4 10 to 4 11 Storage capacity CompactFlash Cards 5 1 to 5 2 internal memory 1 2 3 A 3 Storing the camera 6 2 to 6 3 Straps attaching 1 10 lens cap 1 1 shoulder 1 1 Switches backlight 1 2 2 7 dial 1 2 1 3 zoom 2 10 T Taking pictures 2 5 to 2 8 continuously 2 12 in macro mode 2 11 in quick shooting mode
46. eleS anransctcace casa easet ete ene 1 4 Charging the batteries 00006 1 4 Installing the batieriess lt 34 44 yom tines 1 6 Replacing the battenesiisc44ic3chasewsiosa es 1 8 Planing Dattenes 5 43 1Scd Gao nde dread otras 1 8 Attaching the SUAS rises eiir ue a Soa tohomaaes 1 10 oho lder Silap c thicket cae owen aan es 1 10 LenS Slap 25 ocr anec i kaso overt woowoms nae 1 10 Selling Up Your Camera ass igs vig cette he ee eas 1 11 Set ne the laMCUdee nhc i555 u sented ees 1 11 Setting the date and time 1 12 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Getting Read Visas ENET A T EEN 2 1 Your camera s picture taking range 2 1 Setting the image quality 0 2 2 Turning on the HyPict mode 2 4 Deum the Lash wiwac lehman one eaoar ee es 2 4 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder 2 5 Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor 2 7 Taking Pictures Using Your Computer 2 8 Checking the Picture Counter 00 2 9 Taking Special Types of Pictures 2 9 Taking PanOramMass lt se veins whew bas eek 2 9 Using the zoom features 0 2 10 Using the self mMer serisini snis ye ai 2 10 Taking close ups with the macro mode 2 11 Using the continuous shooting feature 2 12 Taking the 2nd picture quickly 2 13 Using the Advanced Settings 4 2 14 Adjusting the
47. emble or modify the charger Indoor dry location use only Do not expose batteries or the charger to rain or moisture Keep the charger out of reach of children The batteries should only be used in EPSON Digital Cameras as specified in this manual Never use EPSON Ni MH batteries in combination with any other type of batteries To guard against short circuiting do not remove the outside sleeves of the batteries Beware of shock hazard If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment If a battery is swallowed seek medical treatment immediately Introduction 5 6 Do not mix different types of batteries this can cause fire or explosion Always use batteries from the same package as a set Do not mix old and new batteries Do not use manganese batteries Keep the batteries from making contact with metal objects such as coins or keys which could short out the batteries circuits Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or short circuit batteries Do not put the batteries near or into fire or water Do not insert batteries into wall outlets or other power sources such as a car cigarette lighter socket Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly to a battery To avoid fire or electric shock do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way Introduction Vamings Cautions and Notes Warnings
48. er Macro digital 2x zoom and panorama photo formats Continuous shooting of up to 16 pictures in sequence Automatic predefined or manual white balance Automatic or adjustable exposure setting 2 0 to 2 0 EV in increments of 0 5 Automatic date and time recording for each picture Built in flash with automatic forced flash flash off and Slow Synchro Flash for taking pictures at night or in dark places Self timer 10 seconds Automatic shut off to save batteries EPSON Photo 2 software that lets you transfer your pictures to your computer Introduction L1 EPSON Photo File Uploader software that allows you to convert images stored in your computer to EPSON Photo file format and upload them to your camera L EPSON Program Uploader software that lets you upload optional programs to the camera from your computer L Use your pictures with Windows and Macintosh applications Options The following PhotoPC 750Z options are available from EPSON L CompactFlash Cards For information contact your EPSON dealer PCMCIA adapter B867041 AC Adapter B86703 for use with a standard electrical outlet L Power Pack B81812 which includes the Ni MH Battery Charger and Ni MH Rechargeable Batteries o Ni MH Rechargeable Batteries B81811 Note The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number which varies by country For United Kingdom users use of options EPSON
49. erman Italian Portuguese or Spanish ESC button Follow these steps to set the language navigation buttons 1 Turn the dial switch on the camera to Play A EPSON SEL button message stating you need to set the language appears on the LCD screen 2 Press the SELbutton until the language you want is highlighted 3 Press the ESC button to save your selection To change the language setting see Selecting the language on page 3 12 Next set the date and time as described in the following section Getting Started 1 11 Setting the date and time 1 12 When you install the batteries for the first time you need to set the date year month and day and time hour and minutes After you make these settings the camera automatically records the date and time of each picture Follow these steps to set the clock on the LCD monitor Note If you connect the PhotoPC 750Z to your computer and access EPSON Photo 2 when the camera s clock is not set the camera s date and time will be set to that of the computer s automatically For instructions on connecting the camera to the computer and accessing EPSON Photo 2 see the EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide 1 Turn the dial switch on the camera to View or Play A message stating that you need to reset the clock appears on the screen 2 Press the SELbutton The clock setting screen appears with the setting for the year highlighted in red Note If you do no
50. f you are sure you want to erase that image Press the SEL button to erase or press ESC to cancel your job Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3 7 Erasing all the photos 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 in the previous section Erasing one or more photos on page 3 7 2 Using the v or lt button choose Erase All then press the SEL button 3 A message appears asking you to confirm whether you want to erase all photos Press the SEL button to erase the photos or press the ESC button to cancel your job Note If there are locked photos in your camera the camera beeps and a message appears on the screen Press the SEL button to erase only the unlocked images from the camera or press the ESC button to cancel 3 8 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Locking and Unlocking Photos The lock feature keeps your photos from being AN 4 accidentally erased Locking selected photos 1 Turn the dial switch to Play 2 Press the SEL button Four menu icons appear on the top of the LCD monitor 3 Press the Y or lt a button until Photo Control appears on the screen then press the SEL button The Photo Control menu appears 4 Press the v or button to select Lock and press the SEL button The Lock Photos menu appears 5 Using the v or lt button choose Select Photo then press the SEL button 6 Press the Y or lt button to move through the images in the camera until the white frame appears ar
51. face amow Printing Your Images The Direct Print program controls all the print settings between your camera and the connected printer After accessing Direct Print use it to select a layout before printing your images Accessing the Direct Print program 1 Make sure the printer is off then turn your camera s dial switch to Play Press the SEL button on the back of the camera Menu icons appear at the top of the LCD monitor Press the lt or gt Y button until Software appears on the monitor then press the SELbutton Use the lt or gt Y button to select D Print V2 3 then press the SEL button to display the Direct Print modes Note If your printer is EPSON STYLUS COLOR 600 800 or 850 install the Direct Print program V2 2 and select D Print V2 2 instead For details on installation see Installing the Direct Print Program Section To decide a layout see the next section Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4 5 Deciding the layout to print The Direct Print program features seven layout menus Choose a layout from the following diagrams before printing L Full Size Prints a single image full size onto a sheet of paper You can also print several copies of individual images A6 Panora ma Photo paper Photo paper panora ma A4 Letter A4 Letter Panorama 4 6 Using Direct Print to Print Photos L 5x7 size Prints a 5 x 7 in 176 x 132 mm picture A4 Letter A4 Letter Panor
52. g Model EU 27 for Taiwan Input AC 110 V 60 Hz Output DC 1 2 V 650 mA x 4 Compatible EPSON Ni MH Batteries batteries model EU 24 Charging time Approx 160 minutes Power Approx 8 W consumption Charging 0 to 35 C temperature Dimensions 76x 112 x 22 mm Weight Approx 110 g Specifications A 5 A 6 Model EU 28 for Europe Australia etc Model EU 38 for Korea Input Output Compatible batteries Charging time Power consumption Charging temperature Dimensions Weight Specifications AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz for Model EU 28 AC 110 220 V 60 Hz for Model EU 38 DC 1 2V 490 mA x 4 EPSON Ni MH Batteries model EU 24 Approx 180 minutes Approx 8 W 0 to 35 C 76x 115 x 28 5 mm without AC inlet Approx 120 g Battery Model EU 24 Type name Size Ratings Temperature Humidity Weight Cylindrical sealed Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery AA IEC LR6 Battery compatible DC 1 2 V Charging 0 to 35 C Discharging 0 to 50 C Storage 20 to 30 C 45 to 85 RH Approx 25 g Optional Compactflash Card Storage capacity 4 48 MB Note L For information about the available CompactFlash Card contact your EPSON dealer L The maximum amount of pictures stored in the memory card is 999 Physical Dimensions Width 42 8 mm Height 36 8 mm Depth 3 3 mm Optional PCMCIA Adapter Interface PCMCIA PC Card ATA Card slot type Type II Physica
53. g is damaged liquid has entered the camera or options the camera or options have been dropped or the case damaged the camera or options do not operate normally or exhibit a distinct change in performance Never adjust controls that are not mentioned in the operating instructions If you plan to use the camera and options in Germany observe the following To provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for the products the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker Bei Anschlufs des Produkts an die Stromversorgung muf sichergestellt werden daf die Geb deinstallation mit einem 16 A berstromschalter abgesichert ist If the liquid crystal solution contained in the display panel or in the screen on the LCD monitor leaks out and gets on your hands wash them thoroughly with soap and water If it gets into your eyes flush them immediately with water Introduction When using the shoulder strap L E E Do not swing the camera about This can damage the camera or other objects or injure others Do not pull or tighten the strap too firmly while wearing it around your body this can cause serious injury Be especially careful when the strap is around your neck as improper use can cause choking Keep the shoulder strap away from children When using the chargerand battenes E Ly Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using these products
54. hat lets you transfer your pictures to your computer s hard disk You can then edit enhance and organize your pictures or simply place them into your documents To use EPSON Photo 2 see your digital camera software documentation 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 youcan display on your screen or print will look better with images from your PhotoPC 750Z PhotoPC 750Z Features PhotoPC 750Z is a complete system for capturing digital images and includes the following features 1 1 3 Mega pixel CCD can be proportionated to 2 0 Mega pixel with HyPict Optical 3x zoom 34 to 102 mm range 24 bit color image capture L High resolution 1280 x 960 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels with HyPict L 4 MB internal memory that holds approximately 3 HyPict quality color or monochrome images 5 super fine quality color or monochrome images 10 fine quality color or monochrome images or 35 standard quality color images the number differs for NTSC and PAL models see Functional on page A 3 for details LI Built in color LCD monitor for previewing and playing back pictures Introduction 1 Dual lighting system with skylight that employs natural light to enhance clarity in the LCD monitor and save battery pow
55. he position The backlight of the LCD monitor turns off and the skylight cover opens to let sunlight into the camera skylig t cover backlight switch M Function EPSON LCD monitor Taking Pictures 2 7 2 8 3 Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus A small green circle appears on the upper right corner of the LCD monitor and the status light beside the viewfinder changes from green to orange If you wish you can now move your subject off center without altering the focus ect 4 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the photo 5 Hold the camera still until the status light starts flashing red and the camera beeps Then release the shutter button When you press the shutter button the LCD monitor freezes and displays the picture until the camera finishes processing it If your camera is in the HyPict mode the LCD monitor turns off and the status light flashes red until the camera finishes processing it Taking Pictures You can take another photo after the status light turns green Note When battery power is low and the flash is used to take a picture recharging the flash may cause a delay before the live preview is displayed on the LCD monitor The monitor remains blank during this period Taking Pictures Using Your Computer Using EPSON Photo 2 you can also take photos from a computer
56. he LCD monitor Three menu icons appear at the top of the LCD monitor Highlight the conditions icon using the lt a button then press the SELbutton The Conditions menu appears Taking Pictures Highlight the continuous quick icon AH using the lt 4 button then press the SEL button The Continue setting menu appears Select Cont using the v or lt 4 buttons then press the SEL button The Conditions menu appears indicating Cont is selected To exit the setting menus press the ESC button two times An orange frame appears around the previewed image and CONTINUOUS appears briefly on the LCD monitor Also a flashing arrow mark appears beside Cnt on the camera s display panel To take pictures continuously press the shutter button and hold it down Release the button to stop taking pictures Note To use the viewfinder when taking pictures in the continuous shooting mode turn the camera s dial switch to On To exit the continuous shooting mode follow steps 2 to 4 select Off and press the SEL button Then press the ESC button twice You can set the self timer along with the continuous shooting mode to create a ten second delay between the time you press the shutter button and the moment the actual image is captured For instructions see Using the self timer on page 2 10 Taking the 2nd picture quic kly After taking a picture the PhotoPC 750Z takes few seconds to process and save the image in the
57. he photos you take are stored in the card s memory rather than the camera s internal memory Brackets appear around the number on the camera s display panel The number inside the brackets indicates the amount of pictures you can store in the memory card i8 brackets The photo processing time increases by a few seconds when using the memory card You may notice a delay between the time you press the shutter button and when the camera beeps To avoid blurring be sure to hold the camera still until the camera beeps Caution Never remove the card while the camera is accessing it Data in the card may be lost or damaged Copying photos With an optional CompactFlash memory card you can use the Copy mode to copy photos between the camera s internal memory and the memory card Follow these steps IR Make sure the memory card is installed in the camera Turn the dial switch on the camera to Play Then press the SEL button With the Photo Controlselected using the Y or lt button press the SEL button Then press the gt button until Copy is highlighted in orange Press the SELbutton to enter the Copy mode then press the gt v or lt s button to select Camera Card or Card Camera as the copy destination Note If no external memory card is installed the error message NO CARD appears Press the SEL button then press the Y or lt 4 button to move forward or back through the images in the camera un
58. ing take your fingers off the buttons Note _1 To see the value for the exposure setting on the display panel press the shutter button halfway down L Experience and knowledge of photography is necessary to correctly adjust exposure Make sure your exposure adjustment setting is correct when taking important photos L1 When the conditions for photography are not very good EPSON recommends taking several photos of the same object using different exposures _1 The exposure setting is kept in the camera s memory even when the camera is turned off L1 To change the exposure value when the dial switch is in the On position while holding down the Function and Mode buttons press the amp v or lt a button Adjusting the Sensitivity The camera s sensitivity is set to Std by default which means the camera s sensitivity is standardized automatically Set the sensitivity to High when Taking photos while moving fast useful for in door sports 1 Taking photos in the dark without a flash where a flash is prohibited Taking photos in the distance with a flash EPSON recommends setting sensitivity to Std at all other times as image quality is lower when set to High 1 Turn the dial switch on the camera to View 2 Press the SELbutton Three menu icons appear on the top of the LCD monitor 3 Highlight the conditions icon using the lt a button then press the SEL button Taking Pictures 2 1
59. ing and is turned off before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter Then follow these steps 5 8 Camera Options 1 If your AC adapter has a separate AC power 3 Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the cable push the cable connector firmly into the AC camera inlet 2 Open the connector cover on the side of the 4 camera Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet Caution L Place the camera and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged connectorcover Note for French speaking users Placez l appareil photographique et ses options pres d une prise de courant o la prise peut tre d branch e facilement L Avoid electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large motors or other appliances that can cause fluctuations in line voltage Camera Options 5 9 5 10 Camera Options Chapter6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Your PhotoPC 750Z is easy to take care of and any problems you may have can be solved quickly and Maintenance easily i Your PhotoPC 750Z requires only basic care Before See the following section for guidance on cleaning and you do any raain tenarige proce dune on the camera storing the camera For solutions to common camera be sure to read Safety Instructions on page 3 Then problems see the section beginning on page 6 3 follow these guidelines Handling sto
60. ing camera settings Playing Back Your Photos On yourcamera s LC D monitor To playback your photos on the LCD monitor follow the steps below 1 Turn the dial switch to Play The last photo you took appears on the LCD monitor along with the date and time that the photo was taken Icons indicating the image quality setting x frame number and the number of photos taken appear at the bottom of the screen LCD monitor Play mode Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3 1 2 Press the Y or lt s button to display the Displaying multiple photos at once previous or next photos Hold the appropriate The Playback menu allows you to switch button down to move through the photos quickly be A Cona aa to Playback Note modes You can also display up to nine consecutive thumbnail images at a time using the Multi photo Playback mode or automatically playback your photos in sequence using the Slide Show feature See the next sections for details You can display up to nine consecutive thumbnail images at a time on the LCD monitor To do so follow these steps 1 Turn the dial switch to Play A picture is LCD monitor auto shut off feature displayed on the LCD monitor Because the LCD monitor consumes additional 2 Press the SELbutton Four menu icons appear on power the monitor automatically turns off if no the top of the LCD monitor camera buttons are pressed for five minutes 3 Press the Y or lt
61. it 1600 x 1200 pixels HyPict 1600 x 600 pixels panorama 1280 x 960 pixels 1280 x 480 pixels panorama 640 x 480 pixels HyPict 1600 x 1200 pixels 1600 x 600 pixels Super fine 1280 x 960 pixels 1280 x 480 pixels Fine 1280 x 960 pixels 1280 x 480 pixels Standard 640 x 480 pixels Monochrome macro digital 2x zoom panorama continuous shooting slow flash quick shooting Optcal Lens Range Focus Sensitivity Aperture Shutter Exposure control White balance f 5 2 15 6 mm equivalent to a 34 mm to 102 mm lens on a 35 mm camera F2 8 4 7 0 8 m to infinity 0 2 m to 0 8 m macro mode Automatic focus Equivalent to ISO 90 180 360 2 8 8 Electric iris with mechanical shutter 1 2 second to 1 750 second flash off mode 1 30 second to 1 750 second auto flash and forced flash modes Program auto exposure Manual adjustment 2 EV to 2 EV 0 5 EV step TTL automatic white balance Fixed mode sunlight User defined mode Viewfinder Self timer Flash Flash modes Real image optical view range over 80 10 seconds Automatic luminance control flash Automatic forced flash flash off slow flash Flash Range Sensitivity setting wide angle zoom Std ISO 90 0 8 2 8 m 0 8 1 6m Med ISO 180 0 8 3 9 m 0 8 2 2 m High ISO 360 0 8 5 6 m 0 8 3 2 m Func tonal Average storage capacity NTSC PAL model mo
62. ke with your PhotoPC 750Z Features J Youcantransfer the images to your computer and Direct Print includes the following features print them from the application software For instructions on transferring images see the EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide O Full size 5 x7 size Card Album Sticker and Index contact sheet printing modes L Color monochrome blue and sepia printing 4 L You can connect the PhotoPC 750Z directly to your printer to print the images using the Direct Print program installed in your camera This chapter describes how and includes information on the following topics _ Fast and Fine printing modes Direct Print s features and requirements Printing your images LCD monitor and display panel messages Printed image dimensions Setting items Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4 1 Requirements You need the following items to use the Direct Print program Digital camera Printer EPSON PhotoPC 750Z Using the Direct Print Program Ver 2 3 default EPSON STYLUS PHOTO EPSON STYLUS PHOTO EX EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 700 EPSON STYLUS PHOTO 750 EPSON STYLUS COLOR 740 Using the Direct Print Program Ver 2 2 in the CD ROM EPSON STYLUS COLOR 600 EPSON STYLUS COLOR 800 EPSON STYLUS COLOR 850 To use the Direct Print Program Ver 2 2 you need to install it in your camera from the included CD ROM See the following section Using Direct Print to Print Photos Interface cable
63. ker L The photo you have taken is too bright and you want to increase the darkness LJ You are taking pictures of a black object which may tend to look grayish in the photos I You are taking pictures of an object with a black background To adjust the exposure of your photos manually follow these steps 1 Turn the dial switch on the camera to View 2 Press the SELbutton Three menu icons appear at the top of the LCD monitor 3 Highlight the conditions icon using the lt a button then press the SEL button 2 16 Taking Pictures Press the Y button to select the exposure icon B then press the SEL button The Exposure setting menu appears Note If the exposure icon is dimmed and cannot be selected highlight the auto manual icon ye using the or lt button then press the SELbutton to select Manu Select 0 0EV the value may vary using the lt a button then press the SEL button The values for EV can now be changed Adjust the values using the gt Y or lt 4 button then press the SEL button The Exposure menu appears indicating the selected values for exposure Press the ESC button twice to exit the setting menus The exposure F icon and its value appear on the LCD monitor On the display panel on the top of the camera only the exposure icon appears While pressing the Func tion button press the Y and lt 4 buttons to change the number 9 When you are finished making the sett
64. l Dimensions Width 54 0 mm Height 85 6 mm Depth 5 0 mm Specifications A 7 Optional AC Adapter Model EU 18 for Taiwan Input AC 110 V 50 60 Hz Output DC 7 V 2 0A Physical Dimensions Width 50 mm Height 30 mm 47 mm including plug Depth 95 mm Model EU 19 for U S and Canada Input AC 120 V 50 60 Hz Output DC 7 V 2 0 A A 8 Specifications Physical Dimensions Width 50 mm Height 30 mm 47 mm including plug Depth 95 mm Model EU 20 for Europe Australia Korea etc Input AC 120 240 V 50 60 Hz for Europe Australia etc AC 110 220 V 60 Hz for Korea Output DC 7 V 2 0 A Physical Dimensions Width 60 mm Height 34 mm Depth 95 mm Appendix B Contacting Customer Support If your camera is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information in this guide contact customer support services for assistance To help us assist you more quickly please provide the following information Serial number of your camera See the label on the bottom of the camera Camera model Brand and model of your computer EPSON Photo 2 software version Click About in the Setup menu Windows version you are using For example 95 or 98 Software applications you normally use with your camera and their version numbers For United Kingdom and the Republic of ireland Users If you purchased your printer in the UK or the Republic of Irelan
65. lay and press the SEL button Icons for each setting appear on the screen with the uppermost icon highlighted in orange Press the lt a button until Settings appears on the screen then press the SEL button Icons for each setting appear on the screen with the clock icon highlighted in orange 3 Press the v button to select the beep setting icon 10 then press the SEL button to select On or Off The current selection is highlighted 4 Press the ESC button twice to save your setting and exit the menu Setting the LCD monitors bnghtness To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor aA follow these steps 1 Turn the camera s dial switch to Play and press the SEL button Icons for each setting appear on the screen with the uppermost icon highlighted in orange 2 Press the button until Settings appears on the screen then press the SELbutton Icons for each setting appear on the screen with the clock icon highlighted in orange Press the gt v button until the brightness icon is highlighted in orange then press the SELbutton again The mark on the brightness setting slide bar turns orange Slide the mark on the bar by pressing the v and lt s buttons to adjust the screen brightness Move the mark to the right to increase the brightness or to the left the decrease the brightness Press the ESC button twice to save your setting and exit the menus Setting the power control mode
66. liance with all applicable laws Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal For the Netherlands users Do not dispose of the batteries with ordinary refuse Instead dispose them as small chemical waste in accordance with local laws and the following Dutch Government Gazette 45 KCA Marking Bij dit produkt zijn battenjen geleverd vi Wanneerdeze leeg zijn moet u ze niet XX weggooien maarinleveren als KCA For German users Do not dispose of batteries with ordinary refuse Instead dispose of them in a recycle boxin accordance with local laws Getting Started 1 9 Attaching the Straps Before attaching the shoulder strap be sure to read the safety instructions in When using the shoulder strap on page 4 Shoulder strap To attach the shoulder strap loop the strap around the pin near the bottom of the camera as shown below 1 10 Getting Started Lens strap After attaching the shoulder strap loop the lens strap around the holder on the base of the shoulder strap Press the ESC SELor a navigation button or wait Setting Up Your Camera 5 seconds The language setting screen appears Setting the language For PAL model cameras you need to set the language ca MANEN for messages displayed on the LCD monitor the first P time you use it Depending on the country of purchase you can choose English Japanese French G
67. lling the batteries be sure to read the the charger again or unplug the AC power cord safety instructions in When using the charger and then plug it in again batteries on page 4 Note Make sure the camera is off and follow these steps to LY If your battery charger has a cover do not open it insert or replace the batteries while charging l i 1 Turn the camera upside down with the lens facing 1 The charger lights flash to indicate changes in you Slide the battery cover lock to the Open battery temperature and voltage If the charger position then open the cover lights continue to flash for more than half an hour the batteries may be damaged or worn out Replace them with four new Ni MH batteries battery cover lock 6 After the lights go off unplug the charger To avoid overcharging don t leave the charger plugged in for long periods of time after the lights go off 7 Just after charging the batteries are very hot approximately 65 C Wait one hour until the batteries cool before removing them from the charger 8 Before storing the charger close the retractable plug or disconnect the AC cable 1 6 Getting Started 2 3 Insert all four batteries into the compartment positioning the and ends as shown below To DS Close the battery cover and slide it firmly to the Lock position as shown in the illustration When the battery power is almost out a low battery icon ap
68. mera software You can log on to the services users are welcome to contact the EPSON following number for the BBS service Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and BBS 852 2827 4244 fax numbers below Phone 632 813 6552 Fax 632 813 6545 Technical Support Hotline BBS 632 814 0595 You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers Phone 852 2585 4399 Fax 852 2827 4383 Contacting Customer Support B 5 B 6 Contacting Customer Support Appendix C LCD Monitor Menu Tables The LCD monitor features three menus when the Follow these steps to access the LCD monitor menus camera s dial switch is set to View and eight menus when the camera s dial switch is set to Play that allow 1 Turn the dial switch on the camera to View or you to delete selected photos from the camera and Play then press the SEL button Menu icons appear at the top of the LCD screen with the make a variety of camera and option settings By currently selected menu framed in orange pressing the SEL ESC and navigation buttons as described in this chapter you can access and make 2 Press the Y and lt s buttons to view the settings settings on each menu for other menus The orange frame indicates the selected menu 3 Press the SEL button to choose your setting Depending on the menu you may have to press ESC button the v or button and the SEL bu
69. mode for D Print V2 3 only Photo Stickers 4 56 x 40 mm Index mode A4 Letter 36 x 27 mm A6 23 x 17 mm for D Print V2 3 36 x 17 mm for D Print V2 2 4 12 Using Direct Print to Print Photos Setting Items All the settings in the Direct Print program are shown below Note The available settings vary depending on the Layout setting you made CO Layout Full size 5x7 Size Card Album Stic ker Stic ker4 Index Position for Card layout Top Center bottom Full size forAlbumla yout Right Center Left Covered Binding Paper size A4 Letter Photo Paper A6 Sticker Stic ke r4 Papertype Glossy paper Glossy film Inkjet paper Number of 1 to 99 copies Print color Fullcolor Monochrome Blue Sepia CO Printing Fast Fine mode Print time On Off and date Adjust Right Left Top Bottom Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4 13 4 14 Using Direct Print to Print Photos Chapter5 Camera Options A variety of options are available that expand the memory and flexibility of your PhotoPC 750Z Using Compactflash Memory Cards The PhotoPC 750Z comes with 4 MB of internal This chapter covers the following topics memory which holds up to approximately 3 HyPict Using CompactFlash Memory Cards quality 1600 x 1200 pixels approximately 5 super fine quality pictures 1280 x 960 pixels approximately Using the PCMCIA adapter 10 fine quality pictures 1280 x 960 pixels or approximately
70. n erase them Even after you take a picture the number on the display panel stays the same This number shows how many more pictures you can take The number may not change depending on the image quality or complexity of the photos you take Picture problems If you are not satisfied with the pictures you get from your PhotoPC 750Z you may need to adjust some of the camera s settings or you may need to brush up on your photography techniques Read the suggestions listed below and give them a try Your pictures images have poor image quality when displayed on the screen or printed out The PhotoPC 750Z captures images in 24 bit color 16 million colors Your pictures will not display maximum image quality if your monitor or your computer s video controller does not support this color depth You may need to upgrade your system to achieve the best possible image quality If your pictures look better on the screen than when you print them out you may need to upgrade your printer An EPSON color ink jet printer for example will provide excellent image quality Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 7 6 8 Your picture is blurry or out of focus Make sure your subject is within the camera s range You should be at least 20 cm away to take a picture without the flash and 80 to 280 cm without zoom or 160 cm with zoom away to take a picture with the flash when Sensitivity is set to Std You can take a picture as
71. n the top of the camera Otherwise Slow Flash is disabled Viewing the Color Guide The Color Guide included in your Color Guide CD ROM contains ideas for taking pictures with your digital camera and working with your digital images and provides useful information on color imaging You need one of the following browsers or an equivalent to view the Color Guide L Netscape Navigator 3 0 or later L Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later If a browser is not installed in your computer you need to obtain one and install it or you can install the browser that comes with your Color Guide CD ROM For further details double click the Readme txt for Windows or Read Me Firsticon for Macintosh and follow the instructions To view the Color Guide insert the Color Guide CD ROM and double click your computer s CD ROM drive icon then double click color htm for Windows or Color Guide for Macintosh Taking Pictures 2 19 2 20 Taking Pictures Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos This chapter teaches you how to view photos on your camera s LCD monitor your computer monitor or a television set You can also learn how to lock and erase photos and turn the photo information display on or off with the controls on your camera This chapter covers the following topics Displaying photos on your camera computer television and EPSON Projector Erasing photos Preventing photos from being erased Mak
72. nnecting your camera to the printer 4 4 PrinGne rour EMAC CS reena rae E EEE 3 4 5 Accessing the Direct Print program 4 5 Deciding the layout to print 4 6 Printing procedures siine tinaaa nate aaews 4 7 LCD Monitor and Display Panel Messages 4 10 Printed Image Dimensions 00005 4 11 DOCG MeN Src a2 mera turn wet a tey EAA 4 12 Chapter5 Camera Options Using CompactFlash Memory Cards 5 1 Installing a CompactFlash Card 5 2 Copying PHOS xi3 anaren ELRES 5 3 Formatting memory cards 5 4 Removing a CompactFlash Card 5 5 Copying programs from CompactFlash Cards for WINdOW SONY rrara rata e nE 5 6 Using the PCMCIA Adapter voi avest esas ede s 5 7 Usine the AC Adapter sct s ccd agile EETA as 5 8 Chapter6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting MAEN NCE cass sebavese ONERE E ethan RRA 6 1 Handling the camera ccd on seats eee aoesens 6 1 Cleaning the camera svcd on saaearye oh dames os 6 2 Storme Ee CaMeta ns 424 whem A 6 2 Cleaning the battery charger 6 3 Problems and Solutions 0 0 0 0 00006 6 3 Camera problems 3i 45 c0ceceewowtenhoneses 6 3 PiCtire Proble 4 25 ares ecg EEEE 6 7 Appendix A Specifications Cameras wom E tt dt bean aah eee naa A 1 Physical CimensiOns i 2s sm sheila phe eaecaee A 1 PrOGUChTy pe eiennenn ARAINN A 1 Recorded Mate aramat EEEREN A 2 Opucalls ai
73. ntinuous shooting feature on page 2 12 Taking close ups with the macro mode v For best results when taking pictures of objects 20 to 80 cm away from the camera use the macro mode Follow the steps below 1 Turn the dial switch on the camera to View 2 Press the Mode button on the left of the LCD monitor until a green frame appears around the previewed image and MACRO appears briefly on the LCD monitor 3 Press the shutter button Note _ When you use the flash in macro mode you may find your pictures come out too light since the flash is close to the subject In this case try turning the flash off When taking pictures of small print such as that on business cards use the optical zoom for best results Taking Pictures 2 11 Using the continuous shooting feature 2 12 Tr The shooting mode is useful when you want to break down a complex motion into a series of easy to see steps It is also useful to take several pictures and then choose from those the ones you like best To take almost two photos a second with up to 16 photos in sequence use the continuous shooting mode Follow the steps below Note E When the camera is set in panorama or digital zoom mode you cannot take pictures in or set the continuous shooting mode When the camera is in the continuous shooting mode the flash is disabled Turn the dial switch on the camera to View Press the SELbutton on the lower right of t
74. nu icons appear on the top of the LCD monitor 1 Turn the dial switch to Play 3 Press the v or lt button until Slide Show 2 Press the SELbutton Four menu icons appear on appears on the monitor then press the SELbutton the top of the LCD monitor Slide Show appears briefly on the top of the screen then the photos in your camera play back 3 Press the Y or lt a button until Magnification at intervals of about five seconds appears on the monitor then press the SELbutton Anicon appears on the top left corner of the screen To move forward or back through the photos indicating the enlarged portion of the image manually press the Y or lt a button To pause the currently being displayed slide show ona particular photo press the SELbutton The pause icon ff and current picture count appear at the bottom of the screen To restart press SEL again Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3 3 4 Press the Y and lt s buttons to scroll to the left and right of the image To scroll up and down use the m v and lt buttons while pressing the Function button When you magnify a panorama picture your image is divided into three parts and you can scroll to only the left and right To exit the Magnification menu press the ESC button twice On your computer 3 4 You can transfer the pictures in your camera to your computer This allows you to view them on your computer monitor and use them in your letters presentations
75. of the information contained herein Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION PhotoPC is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation General Notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks Copyright 1999 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano Japan ii Declaration of Confomity According to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014
76. other The following settings appear on the display Note panel L HyPictandMonochrome HyPictare only available when the HyPict mode is set to On To change the HyPict setting see Turning on the HyPict mode on page 2 4 I When the camera is turned off the image quality condition inside the camera does not change 2 2 Taking Pictures x Fine Images are captured in color at 1280 x 960 pixels These pictures have moderate detail and the camera holds approximately 9 to 10 pictures Super fine Images are captured in color at 1280 x 960 pixels These pictures have greater detail and the camera holds approximately 4 to 5 pictures HyPict Images are captured in color at 1600 x 1200 pixels These pictures have the ereatest detail and the camera holds approximately 2 to 3 pictures Monochrome fine Images are captured in black and white at 1280 x 960 pixels These pictures have moderate detail and the camera holds approximately 9 to 10 pictures Monochrome super fine Images are captured in black and white at 1280 x 960 pixels These pictures have ereater detail and the camera holds approximately 4 to 5 pictures ait Note Monochrome HyPict Images are captured in black and white at 1600 x 1200 pixels These pictures have the greatest detail and the camera holds approximately 2 to 3 pictures Standard Images are captured at 640 x 480 pixels The camera holds approximately 32 to 35 pictures and
77. ound the photo you want to lock Press the SEL button A lock icon fm appears at the bottom of the photo indicating that it is locked If you want to continue locking other photos use the m v or lt 4 button to frame them then press the SEL button When you have selected all the photos you want to lock press the ESC button A message appears asking you to confirm your selections Press the SEL button to lock the images or press the ESC button to cancel your job Locking all photos in the camera 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Locking selected photos on page 3 8 Press the lt or gt Y button to choose Lock All then press the SEL button A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to lock all the photos in the camera Press the SEL button to lock the photos or press the ESC button to cancel Unlocking photos To unlock selected photos follow steps 1 through 6 in Locking selected photos on page 3 8 Then press the SEL button to unlock the photo The lock icon fm disappears from the photo To unlock all photos follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Locking selected photos on page 3 8 2 Press the amp v button to choose Unlock All then Press the SEL button 3 A message appears asking you to confirm that you want to unlock all the photos in the camera Press the SELbutton to unlock the photos or press the ESC button to cancel unlocking Viewing and Managing Your Photos
78. ous shooting of the LCD monitor The optical zoom can be used at mode any time Using the self timer Zoom switch Setting the self timer creates a 10 second delay c between the time you press the shutter button and the moment the actual image is captured allowing you to take pictures of yourself The timer icon appears on the display panel when you use the timer Follow the steps below 2 10 Taking Pictures 1 Secure the camera on a flat surface or a tripod 2 Turn the dial switch on the camera On or View and wait until the status light turns green 3 Press the timer button on the top of the camera The timer icon appears on the display panel 4 Press the shutter button The timer icon and the red timer light on the front of the camera flash slowly for eight seconds then rapidly for two seconds before the shutter releases The camera beeps when the image is captured The status light on the back of the camera flashes red as the camera processes the image When the status light stops flashing and turns green you can take another picture You need to press the timer button again each time you want to take a picture using the self timer You can also use the self timer along with the continuous shooting mode When these two modes are used together the camera takes up to 16 pictures in sequence ten seconds after you press the shutter button To turn continuous shooting on see Using the co
79. over battery cover image quality setting dial switch flash setting self timer setting Display panel numberot picturesremaining image quality see page 2 9 see page 2 2 white balance see page oe i sensitivity see page 2 17 AAE quick or continuous shooting see page 2 12 fla sh see page 2 4 low batteryicon expo ure se page 1 7 see page 2 15 self timer see page 2 10 y 4 G qs Getting Started 1 3 Using the Battenes 1 4 Your PhotoPC 750Z comes with four Ni MH rechargeable batteries and the Ni MH Battery Charger Though you can use four AA LR6 alkaline batteries not included the rechargeable batteries help you save time and money you might otherwise spend buying replacement alkaline batteries Charge your new rechargable batteries before installing them in the camera Keep the following points in mind when using these batteries 1 To fully charge batteries that have never been used or haven t been used for a long time you may have to charge them two or three times L Use batteries regularly so they continue to charge well Batteries which have not been used for a long time will return to normal with regular use L1 Discharge batteries completely before recharging them If your batteries are not completely drained of power you may not be able to recharge them fully Getting Started L Replace rechargable
80. pears on the display panel When this icon is flashing you cannot take pictures until you change the batteries Remove and recharge your batteries or obtain new batteries When battery power runs out with the camera s dial switch set to Play or View the low battery icon 2 appears on the LCD screen for five seconds then the camera automatically turns off If battery power runs out with the lens protruding turn the camera off After a moment turn the dial switch to On then Off again to retract the lens If it still doesn t retract replace the batteries then turn the camera on and off again Getting Started 1 7 Replacing the battenes W Warning L Donot mix different types of batteries this can cause fire or explosion 1 Always use batteries from the same package as a set Do not mix old and new batteries LI Do not use manganese batteries When your PhotoPC 750Z batteries wear out make sure to replace all four batteries at the same time You can replace them with any of the following batteries Single use AA LR6 alkaline batteries Single use AA FR6 lithium batteries Rechargeable AA Ni Cd batteries Rechargeable AA Ni MH batteries Note _1 Battery life varies depending on the battery type and the manufacturer L Ifyou use rechargeable Ni MH batteries replace them with four fully charged batteries If you find that your batteries run out faster after recharging them a number of times make sure you dis
81. praying the ink through a number of small nozzles interface A piece of hardware a method or a standard used for connection between the computer and the camera macro An enlargement or a close up of an image NTSC National Television Standards Committee A video encoding standard largely used in North America and Japan PAL Phase Alternation Line A video encoding standard largely used in Europe and Australia pixel Short for picture element Each image is composed of a number of pixels Pixels are also counted in units of dots port An interface channel through which data is transmitted between devices resolution Indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels See pixel thumbnails Small representations of images Glossary 1 white balance The balance between the whiteness and color in your image When the white balance is fixed to the environment where the picture is taken the colors in your images appear more like those seen by the eye zoom To show a smaller area of an image at a higher magnification zoom in or a larger area at a lower magnification zoom out 2 Glossary Index A AC adapter 2 specifications A 8 using 5 8 to 5 9 Activating the shutter 2 5 to 2 8 Alert beep 3 10 to 3 11 Attaching the straps 1 10 Auto shut off 3 2 B Batteries charging 1 4 to 1 6 checking 1 7 disposing 1 9 handling 1 4 to 1 9 icon 1 3 installing 1 6 to 1 7 repla
82. ring and cleaning the camera Handling the camera Cleaning the battery charger To avoid damaging the optics of the camera do Solutions for camera and image problems not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of time J Avoid sudden temperature changes which can cause moisture to form on the camera and options Keep the camera and options in a case or bag if you need to move them from a cold environment to a warm one Allow time for the camera and options to adjust to temperature changes before using them Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 1 Cleaning the camera Storing the camera L Usea clean dry cloth to keep the camera free of L Make sure the camera is off and the dial switch is dust locked Keep the camera in its case when you are not using it Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners To clean the lens make sure the camera is off then blow off any loose dust or dirt Next breathe on the lens and wipe off all moisture with a soft lint free cloth or lens cleaning tissue dial lock To avoid scratching the lens be careful not to press too hard L Ifnecessary clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth L Ifyou will not use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature in a dry location This prevents camera damage from battery leaks or corrosion 6 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Do not store the camera in the following loca
83. rint L To make more space in your camera s memory delete any unnecessary version of the software from your camera You can install Direct Print in your camera from your computer using the EPSON Program Uploader utility This utility is installed automatically when you install the EPSON Photo 2 To install EPSON Photo 2 see the EPSON Photo 2 File Uploader User s Guide Once EPSON Program Uploader is installed in your computer follow these steps to install either version of Direct Print to your camera Note You can also install the Direct Print Program using an optional CompactFlash Card For instructions on using CompactFlash Cards see Chapter 5 Camera Options 1 Make sure both the camera and the computer are turned off 2 Plug the cable connector into the serial port for Windows or the modem port or printer port for Macintosh on your computer 3 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera 4 Plug the other end of the cable into the camera s serial port 5 Turn on your computer and insert the software CD ROM in the disk drive 6 Turn the dial switch on your camera to Play 7 Click or double click the EPSON Program Uploadericon in the EPSON Photo 2 program group or folder The EPSON Program Uploader window appears Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4 3 4 4 10 11 Note If an error dialog box appears indicating the camera is not properly connected to the computer che
84. riran DE EERE A 2 PUNCHIONAL prve EES A 3 INC TEAC a NNR DE REN A 4 TOW Tsaa Situ heer eet EERE A 4 Optional CompactFlash Card 05 A 7 Optional PCMCIA Adapter ss3 viata ceneded ae i A 7 Optional AG Adapter yiarenste red i Reed Hoes A 8 Appendix B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland UsersB 1 World Wide Web 0 0 0 c eee ees B 1 Faxon EPSON aeta e a Saeko ees B 1 Bulletin Board Service for latest drivers and utilities B 2 Customer and Warranty Support B 2 Pre Sales Enquity Desk icxcannce a B 3 FORA usu allan USCls 3 aq tice te ISA B 3 EPSON PAXDACK ctctaadyc urdsduameonwes B 3 EPSON Bulletin Board System B 3 Internet URL http www epson com au B 3 WOUMCCdICEst 14 c seumiwad a Gece oe ara B 4 EPOO Nel pdesk atic ehiewiws te eee B 4 For pine apore Sere aee eara otranenima tae 3 B 4 For Hong KOne Usersi2s cracictcw wr E aot 3 B 4 Internet OMe pave site toe RE wut 3 B 4 Electronic bulletin board system B 5 Technical Support Hotline B 5 For Pip pines Users acces nia Reet aind aut 6 B 5 Appendix C LCD Monitor Menu Tables Glossary Index v1 Introduction Your new EPSON PhotoPC 750Z is a revolutionary easy to use digital camera that enables you to take full color pictures for use with your computer The PhotoPC 750Z comes with everything youneed including EPSON Photo 2 software t
85. rrent setting is highlighted To select a different language press the SEL button until the language you want is highlighted Press ESC to exit the menu Changing the Photo Information setting You can choose whether to have photo information displayed on the LCD monitor When this feature is on and your camera s dial switch is set to Play the monitor displays the date and time that the photo was taken the image quality setting the frame number and the total number of photos taken When the dial switch is set to View the monitor displays the image quality setting and the remaining number of photos To turn this feature on or off follow the steps below 1 Turn the camera s dial switch to Play or View 2 Press the SELbutton Menu icons appear on the screen 3 Press the amp v or lt button until Information appears on the monitor then press the SELbutton to select On or Off 4 Press ES to exit the menu Note You can also display information for the currently selected photo Press the SEL button and select the Photo Control menu using the amp v or 1 button then press SEL again Press the v button twice to select Photo Info then press SEL Information for only that photo appears To exit press the ESC button three times Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3 13 3 14 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Chapter4 Using Direct Print to Prnt Photos There are two ways to print the photos you ta
86. sed in countries conforming to the PAL standard can only be used with PAL televisions You cannot select the mode you want on the LCD monitor Some modes cannot be selected depending on your current settings for example panorama and continuous shooting modes cannot be set at the same time For instructions on making camera settings see Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Note Also see your television documentation for possible To adjust the white balance exposure and solutions sensitivity settings you must first set the Auto Manu setting in the Conditions menu to Manu You cannot take a picture with the camera when an Nothing appears on the TV monitor when the optional CompactFlash Card is installed camera is connected to your television y Check your camera s LCD monitor for messages If you get a message indicating that you need to format or eject the card follow the instructions in Formatting memory cards on page 5 4 or in Removing a CompactFlash Card on page 5 5 Make sure the video cable is connected correctly as described in your EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide Make sure the camera s dial switch is set to Play 6 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Your card s memory may be full Check the picture counter on the display panel If it reads 0 the memory is full In this case change to another card erase some pictures using the LCD monitor or transfer the pictures to your computer and the
87. t want to set the clock press the ESC button to clear the message Getting Started 3 Pressthe amp v or lt 4 button to increase or decrease the number until the year is correct 4 Press the SELbutton The year setting is saved and the month setting is highlighted 5 Adjustthe month day hour and minutes settings as described above until the date and time are correctly adjusted and saved Note If you want to reset any previous item simply press the ESC button until the item you want to reset turns red 6 When you finish making the minutes setting press the SEL button to exit the menu You re now ready to take pictures with your PhotoPC 750Z Turn to Chapter 2 for simple step by step instructions After taking photos you can connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images To transfer photos to your computer you need to install EPSON Photo 2 For installation instructions see the EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Using PhotoPC 750Z to take pictures is similar to using a traditional point and shoot camera This chapter explains how to take photos with the camera and covers the following topics Getting Ready This section helps you prepare to take pictures with your PhotoPC 750Z It includes information on your Picture taking range camera s picture taking range and explains how to make image quality and flash control settings Image quality and flash control set
88. the images are less detailed If you select one of the monochrome image quality settings when the camera is in View mode the image turns from color to black and white a blue frame appears around the image and MONOCHROME appears briefly on the screen You can switch freely between these settings and mix pictures of varying quality in the camera The camera s image capacity will vary accordingly Taking Pictures 2 3 Tuming on the HyPict mode Setting the flash 1 Turn the dial switch on the camera to View The built in flash is effective within a range of 80 to 270 cm The range varies depending on 2 Press the SELbutton Three menu icons appear at the Sensitivity setting see page A 2 for the top of the LCD monitor details Turn on the camera and press the flash button on the camera to cycle through the three flash settings The settings appear on the display panel as shown below 3 Highlight the conditions icon using the lt a button then press the SELbutton The Conditions menu appears 4 Highlight the HyPict icon using the Y or lt 1 button then press the SEL button HyPict is 4A Automate Lefa Uk sating set to On To exit the Conditions menu press the ESC button two socedes times Gy Flash off A Automatic The flash fires automatically whenever more lighting is needed Forced flash 7 The flash fires with every picture you take Use this setting to compensate for backlighting for exampl
89. til the photo you want to copy appears on the screen Camera Options 5 3 Press the SEL button An orange frame appears around the photo If you want to copy several photos at the same time use the or lt 4 button to display them and press the SEL button each time Note If you select more photos than the card or camera can hold the error message Insufficient Memory appears When you have selected all the photos you want to copy press the ESC button A message appears asking you to confirm your selections Press the SELbutton to copy the images and return to the Photo Control menu press the ESC button to cancel and return to the Photo Control menu Camera Options Formatting memory cards To format optional CompactFlash Cards follow these steps Caution When you format a memory card all the data on the card is lost including any locked images Note EPSON CompactFlash Cards are already formatted when you buy them You need to format a card only if you want to erase all the data on the card or if a message on the LCD screen instructs you to do so E Make sure the memory card is installed in the camera Turn the dial switch on the camera to Pla y Then press the SEL button Use the m v or button to frame Photo Control and press the SEL button Then press the v button until Format Card is highlighted Press the SELbutton A message appears stating that all data on the card will be erased an
90. til the status light starts flashing red and the camera beeps Then release the shutter button sta tus light shutter button The flashing red light indicates that the image is captured and the camera is processing it When the light stops flashing and turns green the image is saved Saved images can remain in the camera s memory for years even when the camera is turned off and the batteries are removed You can take another photo when the status light turns green Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor Using the LCD monitor allows you to verify the whole image of after shooting confirm the image right after shooting When taking pictures using the panorama or digital zoom features or when taking close ups use the LCD monitor 1 Turn the camera s dial switch to View You will see a live preview on the LCD monitor Center your subject on the screen Note I Icons indicating the image quality setting X and the number of photos you can take appear at the bottom of the LCD monitor LY Ifyou do not press any buttons on the camera for 30 seconds the camera turns itself off automatically to save battery power To turn the camera back on press the shutter button or turn Off the camera s dial switch and back to View If you are using the camera in bright sunlight you can improve the clarity of your LCD monitor and save battery power by using your camera s skylight Slide the backlight switch to t
91. tings Activating the shutter Your camera s picture taking range Checking the picture counter The camera should be at least 80 cm away from the subject when composing a shot through the Taking different kinds of pictures viewfinder Using the advanced settings Close up photos can be taken from as close as 20 cm to the subject using the macro mode For instructions on using the macro mode see Taking close ups with the macro mode on page 2 11 Getting tips from the online Color Guide The flash has an effective range of 80 to 270 cm the range varies depending on the Sensitivity setting See Setting the flash on page 2 4 for more details Taking Pictures 2 1 When you are taking pictures outdoors make sure the sun is behind you In very bright light for example at the beach or in snow your pictures may come out too light However you can adjust the exposure manually to make your photos brighter or darker For instructions see Adjusting the exposure on page 2 15 You can also correct these problems with your computer using image editing software Fine default setting Super fine HyPic t Monochrome fine Monochrome superfine Setting the image quality f Monochrome HyPict monochrome image quality settings Turn the The PhotoPC 750Z has four color and three camera s dial switch to On or View and press the image quality x button on the camera to Standard cycle from one setting to an
92. tions E O OU O Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight for example on a car dashboard Near sources of bright light or high humidity Near sources of heat or in a closed car In areas of excessive dirt or dust Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields Cleaning the battery charger E L Disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid aerosol harsh or abrasive cleaners Wipe off dust with a clean dry cloth Keep the charger terminals clean by wiping them with a dry cloth Problems and Solutions Check this list of problems and possible solutions before calling your dealer for help Camera problems The camera has no power The camera may have shut off automatically To turn the power back on press the shutter button or turn the camera s dial switch to Off then to On again Make sure the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 6 Also make sure you are using appropriate batteries See Replacing the batteries on page 1 8 and replace the batteries if necessary If you are using the AC adapter make sure it is plugged into a working outlet Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 3 The camera doesn t take a picture after you press the shutter button The flash may be recharging Wait until the status light beside the viewfinder turns green and try again The camera may b
93. to reduce the time lag between pictures use the quick shooting mode See Taking the 2nd picture quickly on page 2 13 The flash does not work Make sure the flash is set to or 4 See Setting the flash on page 2 4 for more information on setting the flash Make sure the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 6 Also make sure you are using appropriate batteries See Replacing the batteries on page 1 8 and replace the batteries if necessary The h icon appears on the LCD screen when you take a picture in the View mode When the camera is in the continuous shooting mode the flash is disabled The icon appears when the camera needs to be especially still suchas when taking pictures inthe dark using the slow flash feature Make sure to attached optical zoom feature may not work hold the camera steady Also try turning on the correctly Turn off the camera make sure the lens flash using a tripod or setting the Sensitivity to cap is not attached then turn on the camera and Med or High try taking a photo again The optical zoom does not work If you turned on the camera with the lens cap Nothing appears on the LCD screen when the Nothing appears on the LCD screen when the camera s dial switch is set to Play camera s dial switch is set to View Make sure the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 6 Also mak
94. tton several Mode times navigation Fanon buttons 4 To exit the LCD monitor menus press the ESC button until the menu icons and settings SEL button disappear LCD monitor menu appears LCD Monitor Menu Tables C 1 Available menus in the View mode Conditions Settings Information See Chapter 2 Ph See page 3 10 ME See page 3 13 Allows you to select the Allows you to change the Allowsyou to choose whether following following settings ornot photo information disolayed on the LCD screen HA continuous quick clock shooting 1 beep HyPict image quality Ke powercontrol manual setting forthe white balance wy brightne s exposure and senstivity 4 flash control C 2 LCD Monitor Menu Tables Available menus in the Play mode Settings PL See page 3 10 Allows you to change the following settings clock t beep powercontrol XC brightness Photo control pr sS See pages r iiai indicated below Allowsyou to do the following erase photos page 3 6 lock photos page 3 8 get photo information copy photos page 5 3 format memory cards page 5 4 Information See page 3 13 Allowsyou to choose whether ornot photo information disla yed on the LCD screen Slide Show oe See page 3 3 Allows you to automatically play back all the photos in yourcamera one by one Playback See page 3 2 Allows you to display eithera single photo ornine photosat
95. ur images appear more like those seen by the eye When taking pictures at dusk for example adjust white balance to Lock to increase reddish color tones in your images When taking pictures under white light however keep white balance set to Auto to avoid a green tone in your images Follow these steps to change the white balance setting iP 2 Turn the dial switch on the camera to View Press the SELbutton on your camera Three menu icons appear at the top of the LCD monitor Highlight the conditions icon using the lt a button then press the SELbutton The Conditions menu appears Taking Pictures Highlight the auto menu icon N5 using the gt v or lt 4 button then press the SEL button to select Manu The manual settings become available Highlight the white balance icon 4 using the gt button then press the SEL button The white balance menu appears Select Lock using the Y or lt 4 button then press the SEL button The Conditions menu appears with Lock next to the white balance icon Si An arrow appears beside WB on the camera s display panel To exit the setting menus press the ESC button twice User setting for the white balance Follow the steps below to create your own white balance setting iL Follow steps 1 to 5 in Adjusting the white balance on page 2 14 Select Setting using the gt v button then press the SELbutton WB Setting appears on the LCD monitor Pl
96. white balance 2 14 User setting for the white balance 2 15 Adjusting the exposure 00 2 15 Adjusting the Sensitivity 2 17 iii Using Slow Synchro Flash in dimly lit places 2 18 Viewing the Color Guide 0 005 2 19 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Playing Back Your Photos 2005 3 1 On your camera s LCD monitor 3 1 ONYO COMPUTE aera ER 3 4 Displaying photos on a television or EPSON Projector 3 4 Brasine PROtOS vos io uinenikeag eee ete A 3 6 Using buttons on the camera 3 6 Using the LED Men nt s 59 cane ierann roe 3 7 Locking and Unlocking Photos 0 3 8 Locking selected photos 2048 3 8 Locking all photos in the camera 3 9 WUnl6ckine phob tae seaien sheers 3 9 Making Camera Setunes u2 29 Meads tinea ean 3 10 Betting MEC Kerri r rra er E teidted omarere aks 3 10 Seting Wie alert De persis oss aerieni 3 10 Setting the LCD monitor s brightness 3 11 Setting the power control mode 3 11 Selecting the language 004 3 12 Changing the Photo Information setting 3 13 Chapter 4 Using Direct Print to Print Photos POALUTCS i 525 5 6 66s Cee SE oe ROA SE ie AA hee 4 1 1U REQUIREMENTS cc ran ae deteGas scan Sew eevee 4 2 Installing the Direct Print Program 4 3 Co
97. xposure on page 2 15 When you use the flash in Macro mode you may find your pictures come out too light since the flash is close to the subject In this case try setting the flash to Gy If you are facing a bright light source you may need to take your picture from a different angle Use an image editing program to adjust the picture s brightness and contrast Part of your picture is missing Make sure you are not blocking the lens with your finger strap clothing or other object A horizontal or vertical red line appears on your picture Red lines are caused by glare Avoid photographing very shiny surfaces that reflect light into your lens The wrong date and or time is displayed on your camera If you remove the batteries from your camera for a certain time period you will need to reset the clock See Setting the clock on page 3 10 to use the LCD monitor to set the clock You can also set the clock from your computer For instructions see the EPSON Photo 2 User s Guide The color in your picture does not look right When you take pictures under certain artificial lighting conditions the colors may be slightly distorted You can use image editing software to adjust color When you want to get more realistic colored images for example reddish images at dusk set the white balance to Lock For instructions see Adjusting the white balance on page 2 14 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6 9

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