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Epson PhotoPC 3100Z User's Manual

1. print button Setting Button Sequence 1 Press or press and hold T button to magnify 2 Use W button zoom out Press A then press D Magnify photo See page 3 2 View different photo See page 3 1 Erase all photos See page 3 7 Erase current photo See page 3 7 Press D then press A View multiple images See page 3 1 Press F as many times as necessary 1 Press G then press A 2 When finished press G twice View photo information See page 3 4 B 4 Dial Position Settings Setting Play back video clip See page 3 5 Erase video clip See page 3 8 Make audio recording for existing photo See page 2 21 Play audio recording See page 2 21 Delete audio recording See page 3 7 View slide show See page 3 3 Specify number of prints See page 4 23 Button Sequence Press G then press D Press B or C to choose clip Press A to play clip When finished press G three times Press G then press D Press B or C to choose clip Press D then A to erase clip When finished press G twice Press G then E Press B or C to choose photo Press A to begin recording and G to stop When finished press G twice Press G then E Press B or C to choose photo Press D to play recording When finished press G twice Press G then E Press B or C to choose photo Press E then A When finished
2. c Making Settings 4 23 Making seitings to print an index 1 These settings do not affect the image data or the quality of the image when it is displayed on a computer To make settings for printing an index of all photos monitor saved in the memory card follow the steps below l l 1 Turn the dial switch to the V position then turn 1 Select the photos you want to be included in the on the camera if necessary index as described in the previous section 2 Press the ADJUST button 2 Turn the dial switch to the V position l l 3 To change the print setting for sharpness press 3 To make the setting for printing an index press the Sharpness button You can choose between the Index button to select On std standard High and Low To change the setting press the Index button To change the print setting for brightness press again to select Off the Brightness button You can choose between Std standard High and Low Making print quality settings Note L1 The brightness of the image on the LCD monitor You can make settings that affect the brightness and changes when you change the brightness setting the sharpness of the image when it is printed First This approximates the effect the setting will have select the images you want to print as explained in when printed by a printer that supports the Selecting images and specifying the number of PRINT Image Matching system prints on page 4 2
3. The power cord or plug is damaged liquid has entered the camera or options the camera or options have been dropped or the case is damaged the camera or options do not operate normally or exhibit a distinct change in performance a E Never adjust controls that are not mentioned in the operating instructions Do not touch your camera s flash with your fingers or any other object or allow the flash to become dirty Using the camera under any of these conditions can damage the flash If you accidentally touch the flash or if it becomes dirty be sure to clean it with a soft dry cloth before using the camera 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 these products the building installation must be protected by a 10 or 16 Amp circuit breaker Bei Anschluss des Produkts an die Stromversorgung muss sichergestellt werden dass die Gebaudeinstallation mit einem 10 A oder 16 A Sicherung abgesichert ist If the liquid crystal solution contained in the display panel or in 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 When using the strap Note the following when using the camera strap E E E Do not swing the camera about This can damage the camera or other objects or cause injury Do n
4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 3 7 4 The camera takes too long to take a picture You may be pressing the shutter button all the way downat once This forces the camera to focus make exposure adjustments and capture the image all at the same time To make the process more efficient you can have the camera perform these operations separately First depress the shutter button halfway 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 6 or Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor on page 2 9 If you want to take pictures quickly in succession use the continuous shooting feature This feature allows you to take up to ten pictures in succession before the camera saves them to the memory card See Using the continuous shooting feature on page 2 15 The flash does not work Make sure that your flash is not set to amp Also when using the A automatic flash setting the flash only fires when there is insufficient light See Setting the flash on page 4 4 for details on setting the flash Maintenance and Troubleshooting Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 5 Also make sure that you are using appropriate batteries and that they are charged See Replacing the batteries on page 1 6 Note When you use the contin
5. N Ni MH rechargeable batteries 6 4 NTSC 4 21 Number of prints settings 4 23 O Optical specifications A 3 Optical zoom 2 7 Options AC adapter 6 5 to 6 6 A 6 available options 2 lens adapter 6 6 Ni MH rechargeable batteries 6 4 PCMCIA adapter 6 2 A 6 Power Pack 6 4 Overlapping photos See Stitch assist feature P PAL 4 21 Panorama Stitcher Light EP installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 5 PCMCIA adapter specifications A 6 using 6 2 Photographs See Pictures Photo information 3 4 Photo processing time A 4 Physical dimensions A 1 Picture counter 2 3 Pictures close ups 2 13 copying directly from the memory card 5 13 copying using EPSON digital camera software 5 12 erasing 3 7 locking 3 6 memory storage capacity 4 2 Index 5 problems 7 7 to 7 9 processing time A 4 recorded image specifications A 2 shooting range 2 2 taking using the LCD monitor 2 9 to 2 13 taking using the viewfinder 2 6 to 2 7 unlocking 3 6 Playing back audio recordings with the built in speaker 2 21 Playing back photos multiple photos at once 3 1 to 3 2 on the LCD monitor 3 1 to 3 4 using a projector 3 10 using a television 3 9 using the magnification feature 3 2 when taking photos with the LCD monitor 2 10 to 2 12 Playing back video clips 3 5 POWER button 1 3 2 2 Power specifications A 4 Print button 1 3 4 23 PRINT Image Matching 4 22 Print settings brightness 4 24 in
6. To use the basic playback feature when the LCD monitor is displaying a preview image follow the steps below iB 3 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to and turn on the camera A preview image is displayed on the LCD monitor When the camera is in Manual mode press the MENU CHANGE button When the camera is in Program mode or Full Auto mode go on to step 3 Note See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 for information about the camera mode Press the icon to playback your photos During playback you can enlarge or erase photos view multiple photos and play back audio recordings Refer to the appropriate section below E E To enlarge photos see Magnifying photos on page 3 2 To erase photos see Erasing images on page 3 7 E E To change the number of photos that you can view on the LCD monitor at a time see Displaying one four or nine photos at once on page 3 1 To play back audio recordings see Audio playback using the built in speaker on page 2 21 To return to the preview image when the camera is in Manual mode press the BACK button twice To return to the preview image when the camera is in Program mode or Full Auto mode press the BACK button once Immediately after taking a picture You can also use the basic playback feature immediately after taking a picture You must first make some settings Follow these steps Note Using this fe
7. 1 4 replacing 1 6 specifications A 5 storing 1 8 Battery charger specifications A 5 Battery cover location 1 3 release button 1 3 1 5 Beep and shutter sound 2 7 2 10 4 21 Brightness LCD monitor 4 20 print quality 4 24 Buttons flash 1 3 4 4 to 4 6 image quality 1 3 4 1 to 4 3 location 1 3 MENU ON OFF 1 3 2 9 4 1 B 5 naming 2 5 POWER 1 3 2 2 print 1 3 4 23 self timer 1 3 2 8 to 2 9 shutter 1 2 1 3 2 6 2 10 zoom 1 3 2 7 2 12 Buttons location 1 2 C Cables AV 1 2 USB 1 2 Index 1 Camera buttons 1 2 to 1 3 cleaning 7 2 connecting to a projector 3 10 connecting to a television 3 9 connecting to your computer 5 9 disconnecting from a Macintosh 5 12 disconnecting from your computer in Windows 2000 5 11 disconnecting from your computer in Windows Me and 98 5 11 handling 7 1 parts 1 2 to 1 5 physical dimensions A 1 problems 7 3 to 7 6 storing 7 2 turning on and off 2 2 Camera buttons flash 1 3 4 4 to 4 6 image quality 1 3 4 1 to 4 3 MENU ON OFF 1 3 2 9 4 1 B 5 naming 2 5 POWER 1 3 2 2 print 1 3 4 23 self timer 1 3 2 8 to 2 9 shutter 1 2 1 3 2 6 2 10 zoom 1 3 2 7 2 12 Camera case 1 2 Camera indicator lights 5 10 Camera modes 2 changing 4 7 Full Auto 4 6 making settings 4 6 to 4 7 Manual 4 7 4 9 Program 4 6 4 9 Index Checking batteries 1 6 picture counter 2 3 7 3 7 6 Cleaning the camera
8. 4 Press the BACK button to exit the magnification screen Viewing a slide show of your photos The slide show feature plays back a series of photos on your camera s LCD monitor To use the slide show follow the steps below Note To adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor see Setting the LCD monitor s brightness level on page 4 20 1 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera 2 Press the MENU CHANGE button then press the SLIDE SHOW button 3 Press the Sound button to turn the playback of audio recordings on or off Note The Sound button is only available when there are audio recordings saved on the memory card in your camera To rotate a photo press the arrow icon buttons to select the photo that you want to rotate To make selecting photos easier you can display either four or nine photos at a time by pressing the Multi button once or twice A white frame appears around the selected photo To rotate the photo 90 degrees to the left from its original orientation press the Rotate button once Press it again to rotate the photo 90 degrees to the right from its original orientation Press the button again to return the photo to its original orientation To rotate other photos repeat this step When youare ready to begin the slide show press the Start button To pause the slide show push the Pause button When the slide show is paused you can view the previous photo by pressing the Rev
9. 6 0 V Alkaline batteries Model IEC LR6 DC 7 0 V Optional AC Adapter Model EU 40 Sources Battery life when using the four included alkaline batteries and taken under conditions determined by EPSON Taking photos using Approx the View Finder 4 000 pictures Taking photos using Approx 155 pictures the LCD monitor with automatic shut off set to 30 seconds Playing back photos Approx 210 min Battery Charger Model EU 38 Input Output Compatible batteries Charging time Power consumption Charging temperature Dimensions Weight Battery Model EU 24 Type name Type Size Ratings AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz DC 1 2 V 490 mA x 4 EPSON Ni MH Batteries Model EU 24 Max 240 min 8 W 5 to 35 C 76 x 115 x 28 mm Approx 130 g Cylindrical sealed Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable battery SBA HR6 IEC HR15 51 AA IEC LR6 compatible DC 1 2 V Temperature Charging 5 to 35 C Storage 20 to 30 C Humidity 45 to 85 RH Weight Approx 25 g per cell CompactFlash Card Model ECFD 16 Storage capacity 16 MB Note For information about the availability of CompactFlash Cards contact your EPSON dealer Physical Dimensions Width 42 8 mm Height 36 8 mm Depth 3 3 mm Specifications Optional PCMCIA Adapter Optional AC Adapter A 6 Interface Card slot type Physical Dimensions Width Height Depth Model EU 40 Input Output Power consumption Physical
10. monitor momentarily and Rec Sound is displayed at the right To begin recording press the Rec Sound button The camera begins making the audio recording Note When making recordings while using the time lapse feature Rec Sound is not displayed and the camera automatically records audio after the photo is taken A ten second countdown is displayed on the screen You can record audio until the time runs out by speaking into the built in microphone on the back of the camera To stop recording before ten seconds is up press the Stop button Note When making recordings while using the time lapse feature Stop does not appear on the LCD monitor Recording audio for existing photos To make audio recordings for previously taken photos follow these steps Note You cannot make an audio recording for existing video clips 1 2 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Press the arrow icon buttons to select the image to which you want to attach an audio recording If a photo already has an audio recording associated with it a microphone icon is displayed in the upper left corner of the photo Press the MENU CHANGE button then press the SOUND button To begin making the recording press the Sound Rec button You can record audio until the time runs out by speaking into the built in microphone on the back of the camera If there is already an audio recording associated with the current photo a confirma
11. timer icon appears on the display panel when you turn on the timer Follow the steps below 1 Place the camera on a flat surface or a tripod Taking Pictures Remove the lens cap turn on the camera and set the dial switch to Wait until the green indicator light comes on Note You can also use the self timer when taking photos or video clips using the LCD monitor For more information on taking photos with the LCD monitor see Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor on page 2 9 For more information on taking video clips see Recording video clips on page 2 13 Press the timer button on the top of the camera The timer icon appears on the display panel Take a picture 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 If the Beep setting is set to Always the camera makes a steady beeping sound For information on the Beep setting see Setting the beep and shutter sound on page 4 21 To take another picture using the self timer press the timer button again Note Ld To stop the self timer after pressing the shutter button press the shutter button again or press the timer button Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor By using the LCD monitor youcan get a good idea of what the image will look like before shooting and confirm image quality immediately after shooting Use J Yo
12. 7 2 Color monochrome setting 4 7 CompactFlash Card copying images from card to computer 5 13 formatting 6 3 installing in camera 1 11 to 1 12 installing in computer 6 2 removing from camera 1 12 selecting a folder 3 5 specifications A 5 storage capacity 6 1 Connecting the camera to your computer 5 9 Continuous shooting 2 15 Copying images directly from the memory card 5 13 using EPSON digital camera software 5 12 5 13 Cover battery 1 3 memory card 1 3 D Date and time setting 1 13 4 19 Dial switch connecting position 4 24 5 9 to 5 10 B 3 LCD monitor position 2 9 to 2 13 4 1 to 4 18 B 6 location 1 2 1 3 multiple exposures position 2 13 to 2 19 playing back position 3 1 to 3 10 4 23 B 4 positions 2 4 B 1 setting up position 4 3 to 4 7 4 10 4 17 4 19 to 4 22 B 2 viewfinder position 2 6 to 2 9 4 1 to 4 18 B 5 Digital zoom 2 12 Diopter correction 1 2 2 6 Disconnecting the camera from a Macintosh 5 12 from your computer in Windows 2000 5 11 from your computer in Windows Me and 98 5 11 Display panel icons 1 4 location 1 2 Disposing of batteries 1 9 Divided brightness metering system 4 17 DPOF file 4 22 E EPSON AutoDownloader installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 5 EPSON CameraStarter features 5 7 installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 5 EPSON CardMonitor installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 5 EPSON F
13. Be sure to charge your new rechargeable batteries before installing them in the camera Caution Do not use manganese batteries IEC R6 Keep the following points in mind when using these batteries _1 To fully charge new batteries or batteries that have not been used for a long time you may have to charge them two or three times _1 Use the batteries regularly so that they continue to charge well Batteries which have not been used for along time will not charge well but will return to normal with regular use Camera Options and Accessories _1 Discharge batteries completely before recharging them If your batteries are not completely drained of power you may not be able to recharge them fully _1 Batteries that are charged in a hot environment wear out more quickly _1 Do not leave batteries in the camera or charger for a long time without using them See Storing the batteries on page 1 8 for storage instructions _1 Rechargeable batteries wear out with repeated use as their charging capacity decreases your camera s operating time decreases Replace the batteries when their operation time becomes short L When the batteries are fully charged the light turns off To charge your batteries again unplug the AC power cord then plug it back in Note Replace the batteries with new Ni MH batteries if the charger light stays on for more than 240 minutes or if the charger light flashes for more than half
14. To select Portrait as the exposure setting see Making predefined exposure settings on page 4 13 When fo change the metering system Use the spot metering system in most photographic situations Use the divided brightness metering system in the following situations _I When taking pictures of objects that have a bright background such as a chair in front of a sun lit window L When there is a clear contrast in shading between the upper and lower part of the frame How fo change the metering system Follow the steps below to change the metering system 1 Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 for details Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to or then turn on the camera If the dial switch is set to press the MENU ON OFF button on the back of the camera to turn on the LCD monitor Press the MENU CHANGE button To change the metering system press the Metering button When the divided brightness metering system is selected a square shaped icon with nine squares inside it appears in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor Ao ooo ooo re When the spot metering system is selected a Square icon with a small circle inside it appears in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor Selecting slow synchro timing You can set the flash timing to slow synchro Leading synchro the default slow synchro setting is suitable
15. U UU wv Unpacking your PhotoPC 3100Z Getting familiar with the camera parts Installing and replacing batteries Attaching the camera strap and lens cap Installing the CompactFlash Card Setting the language date and time for your camera Getting Started 1 1 Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3100Z Make sure that your camera box contains all of the items shown below camera lens adapter lens cap string strap with lens cap attached S 16 MB CompactFlash Carda alkaline batteries 4 USB cable installed in the camera AV cable CD ROM and or floppy disks camera case media type and quantity vary by location 1 2 Getting Started Camera Parts After unpacking your PhotoPC 3100Z take a few minutes to learn about the components shown below Front view dial switch hofihoe external flash attachment shutter button display panel diopter correction eyelet for attaching strap built in flash timer light USBinterface connector AV connector lens viewfinder AC adapter connector Back view viewfinder indicator lights POWER button microphone zoom buttons speaker eyelet for attaching strap LCD monitor print button LCD monitor buttons memory card cover MENU ON OFF LCD monitor button buttons Note In this User s Guide the LCD monitor buttons are named after the corresponding indicators on the LCD monitor which vary depending
16. brightness level on page 4 20 Make sure that the dial switch is set to gt or Note The LCD monitor shuts off automatically when you use EPSON Photo 4 You cannot take certain kinds of pictures or make the settings that you want when using the LCD monitor Some of the camera s settings and features cannot be used at the same time For example you cannot use the continuous shooting feature and the HyPict image quality setting at the same time For instructions on making camera settings see Chapter 4 Making Settings To adjust the white balance exposure and sensitivity settings you must first select the Program or Manual camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 5 Nothing appears on the TV monitor when the camera is connected to your television Make sure that the AV cable is connected correctly For details see Viewing Pictures on a Television on page 3 9 Make sure that the camera is on and that the dial switch is turned to V Make sure that the television is switched to video mode Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 5 Also make sure that you are using appropriate batteries and that they are sufficiently charged See Replacing the batteries on page 1 6 Your camera may not be compatible with local television broadcasting standards Select either the
17. button To take a picture using digital zoom set the dial switch to the or dial position Press the T button on the back of the camera under the dial switch wo tooocl A yellow slider indicates the current zoom status moving to the right when you push the T button to zoom in on your subject and to the left when you push the W button to zoom out yellow slider When the yellow slider passes this point digital Zoom is used Hold the button down until DIGITAL ZOOM appears briefly on the center of the LCD monitor and a yellow frame appears around the previewed image Frame your subject in the LCD monitor and take a picture Using the macro setting to take close ups S The macro feature allows you to take pictures of subjects 6 to 50 centimeters away from the camera Note You may need to be more than 6 centimeters away from the subject when using the optical zoom feature See Using the optical zoom feature on page 2 7 for details Follow the steps below to use the macro feature ip Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to and turn on the camera Press the BOFF button once A green frame appears around the previewed image and MACRO is displayed briefly at the center of the monitor To use the video clip recording feature the continuous shooting feature the time lapse feature or the stitch assist feature select MACRO and turn the dial switch to a Then press the MODE CHANGE
18. button or view the next photo by pressing the Fwd button Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3 3 Press the Restart button to continue viewing the slide show 6 Tocancel the slide show before it is finished press the Quit button then press the BACK button twice Note If the slide show finishes before you press the Quit button the camera goes into the power save mode Viewing photo information 3 4 You can view the following information about the currently displayed photo on the LCD monitor Image Number Folder name and image number in the memory card Note e indicates that the photo is based on the Design rule for camera file system which is a recording standard for image files Date Date and time Shutter Speed 1 1000 to 8 Aperture F2 to F10 1 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera Exposure 2 0 to 2 0 Adjustment Flash ON or OFF An icon indicates the flash setting that was used when the photo was taken White Balance Auto Fixed or Custom Others Icons indicate the sensitivity and metering system settings An icon indicates whether the macro feature was used D ZOOM indicates that the digital ZOOM was used To display photo information for a photo follow these steps 1 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera 2 Press the MENU CHANGE button 3 Use the arrow icon buttons to select a photo for which you want to view information the
19. button to select the feature you want to use Frame your subject in the LCD monitor and take a picture Taking Multiple Exposures To record video clips use the continuous shooting feature time lapse feature or the stitch assist feature turn the camera s dial switch to a Recording video clips You can record video clips with sound up to 25 seconds or without sound up to 35 seconds Follow these steps to record a video clip Note 1 Theimage quality setting is disabled when taking video clips 1 You can record sound with your video clips only while you are taking the clip You cannot make an associated audio recording for existing video clips L1 The flash is disabled when recording video clips Taking Pictures 2 13 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to a and press the POWER button to turn on the camera VIDEO CLIP appears at the top of the LCD monitor a white frame appears around the previewed image and the total available amount of recording time is displayed at the upper left corner of the LCD monitor Note 1 The amount of recording time available depends on Sound setting you make in the next step and the amount of space available in your camera s memory card 1 To use the macro feature when recording a video clip first turn the dial switch to and press the OFF button Then set the dial switch to a and proceed to the next step To record audio with your video clip press t
20. connector cover on the side of the camera Insert the other end of the USB cable into the interface connector Make sure that the shape of the cable connector corresponds to the shape of the interface connector connector cover Caution Be sure to position the cable correctly before inserting it into the connector Otherwise the cable and connector may be damaged 4 Set the camera s dial switch to and turn the camera on The first time you connect your camera to your computer the computer may display some windows while it associates the USB driver to the camera This is normal and only happens the first time the camera is connected Using Images on Your Computer If you have not yet installed the USB driver a message asking you to locate the driver will appear If this happens cancel the operation and disconnect the camera from the computer Close all applications then install the USB driver following the instructions in Installing the Software for Windows Users on page 5 3 or Installing the Software for Macintosh Users on page 5 5 When you connect the camera the green indicator light next to the viewfinder blinks while the connection is being established While the camera is connected stars move across the display panel at the top of the camera Caution Keep your camera and computer away from potential sources of electromagnetic interference such as loudspeakers or the base units of cordless
21. of the PhotoPC 3100Z and secure the lock mechanism For details about using the flash refer to its documentation W Warning Be sure to turn off the camera and flash before connecting them Making Settings Note When using the external flash the internal flash setting is disabled and the button does not work Slide the flash into the hot shoe and make sure that the connection is secure Follow the steps below to specify an internal or external flash 1 Make sure that the camera is in the Manual camera mode To change the camera mode setting see Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 Note The external flash works only works in the Manual camera mode To change the camera mode setting see Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 2 Set the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera 3 Press the Shot SETUP button 4 Leading or Trailing appears at the right side of the LCD monitor Press the button next to this setting until Ext Flash is displayed 5 Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen Making Camera Settings When the camera s dial switch is in the WP position you can make certain camera settings including setting the internal clock and changing the camera mode the beep and shutter sound the LCD monitor s brightness level the speaker volume and the automatic shut off time You can also set the display language Setting the time and date Follow th
22. on a Television You can display images and play back audio recordings saved on the camera s memory card on a regular television simply by connecting the camera to the television using the AV cable that came with your PhotoPC 3100Z Note Television telecasting specifications vary by country Select NTSC or PAL to meet the video signal specifications in your country See Selecting the signal system and language on page 4 21 3 Connect the AV cable to the AV OUT port on the camera as shown below Follow the steps below to connect the PhotoPC 3100Z to your television 1 Make sure the camera and television are turned off Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3 9 4 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the audio and video input ports on the television VIDEO AUDIO yellow white 5 Turn on the television and switch it to video mode 6 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera The image displayed on the LCD monitor displays on the television If the camera is connected to the AC adapter the image is also displayed on the LCD monitor If the camera is not connected to the AC adapter the image only displays on the television 3 10 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera You can use all of the operations and procedures for viewing or managing images on the LCD monitor to view or manage images on the television For more information on viewin
23. page 4 1 for details 4 Changes the flash setting See Setting the flash on page 4 4 for details X Turns the self timer on and off See Using the self timer on page 2 8 for details Using the LCD monitor buttons There are nine buttons on the back of your PhotoPC 3100Z These buttons are for making various settings and for using the different features of the PhotoPC 3100Z With the exception of the round MENU ON OFF button at the lower right corner and the round print button at the lower left corner these buttons arenotnamed Throughout this manual these buttons are often referred to by the icon or words that appear on the LCD monitor next to or above the button For example the button below Menu Change is called the MENU CHANGE button As you use the camera the icon or words that correspond to each button change and accordingly the name of the button in the manual also changes mM Other times the LCD monitor buttons may be referred to only by their location Taking Pictures 2 5 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder 2 6 Using the viewfinder instead of the LCD monitor to take pictures saves battery power and helps you hold the camera steady while pressing the shutter button Follow the steps below 1 shutter button Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Then wait until the green indicator light beside the viewfinder comes on Lo
24. press G twice Press G then F Press D to start slide show Press B or C to choose photo Press print button to increase number of prints When using the Manual camera mode Available Settings in the D Dial Position A Button name key B i i Advanced exposure Press A to select Auto Exposure or Cc for fhis OPP enaix only See ae es Aperture Priority D Press B and C to change exposure gt 440 value ARE Aperture Press A to select Aperture Priority Note See page 4 15 Press E or F to change aperture To make settings in this dial position you must first press the MENU ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor Manual focus Press A to select Auto Exposure or When finished making settings press the button again to See page 4 8 Aperture Priority then press G Press B or C to change focus setting turn the LCD monitor off F 2 Press G Metering system Press A to select Auto Exposure or When using the Program camera mode See page 4 16 Aperture Priority then press G Press D to select spot or divided brightness metering system Basic exposure Press B or C to change the exposure White balance Press A to select Auto Exposure or adjustment value See page 4 9 Aperture Priority then press G See page 4 11 Press E to select Auto Fix or Custom Press G White balance Press Eto select AUTO FIX or CUSTOM See page 4 9 Sensitivity Press
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26. select the HyPict or TIFF image quality settings J You cannot make an audio recording while using the continuous shooting feature 1 Settings made in other dial positions remain effective when you use the continuous shooting feature Before using the continuous shooting feature turn the dial switch to the appropriate position and make your settings Follow these steps to take pictures using the continuous shooting feature 1 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to a and turn on the camera 2 Press the MODE CHANGE button A red frame appears around the previewed image and CONTINUOUS is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Ifnecessary adjust the image quality and activate the self timer using the buttons on the top of the camera The self timer creates a ten second delay between the time you press the shutter button and the moment the actual image is captured 4 Depress the shutter button halfway to lock the focus then depress it fully and hold it down to begin taking a series of photos 5 Release the shutter button to stop taking pictures Using the time lapse feature You can use the time lapse feature to take pictures automatically at a preset time interval Use this feature creatively to capture scenes that change over time such as sunsets plant life or a busy street corner The time interval can be set from five seconds to 24 hours Taking Pictures 2 15 Note E 2 16 The settings that yo
27. sethinee sss aaa Gate eto ee ides 4 22 Managing Images with the LCD Monitor 3 6 Bice ae iiaene aad Baca Ene The mum be Locking and unlocking photos 3 6 s Pie 8 PERTE 4 23 o Bae eee We ee x Making settings to print an index 4 24 Es ideoi A 3 8 Making print quality settings 4 24 Viewing Pictures on a Television 3 9 Viewing Pictures with an EPSON Projector 3 10 1U Chapter 5 Using Images on Your Computer System Requirements eresi rset is 2a bs ee eee eas FOr WINDOWS i232 2405s Stuer a ete EOU Por Macintos 3423 6 64averum same eed tases The Included Software lt i vesscean indeed uta Mark Installing the Software for Windows Users Installing the Software for Macintosh Users Installing EPSON Photo 4 and other SONWALE i guwd downey aang ede aaa Installing QuickTime 4 0004 Installing Acrobat Reader Setting Up EPSON CameraStarter Connecting and Disconnecting the Camera Connecting the camera to your computer Disconnecting the camera from your COMPU tires nou AAEE EE EAA Transferring Images to Your Computer Using EPSON digital camera software Copying files directly from the memory CATs edith Sat bce sh haa he tae a anne Gao Viewing the Software User s Guides on Your COMPUICE 66 vce atenss ere eee EARLE Accessing the EPSON Digital Camera Software User
28. that you are using appropriate batteries and that they are charged See Replacing the batteries on page 1 6 and replace the batteries if necessary If you are using the AC adapter make sure that it is plugged into a working outlet You cannot see clearly through the viewfinder Adjust the diopter by turning the correction dial next to the viewfinder The dial switch must be set to otherwise you will be unable to adjust the diopter The camera does not take a picture when you press the shutter button The flash may be recharging Wait until the indicator light beside the viewfinder turns green then try again Make sure that the memory card is installed correctly To installa memory card see Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card on page 1 11 The camera s memory card may be full Check the picture counter on the display panel If it reads O zero your memory card is full Erase some pictures using the LCD monitor or transfer the pictures to your computer and then erase them Note To erase pictures using the LCD monitor see Erasing images on page 3 7 To transfer pictures to your computer before erasing them see the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide The camera may be connected to your computer When it is connected you cannot use any of the buttons on the camera itself See the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for instructions on taking pictures using your computer
29. video clips you took appear on the screen with the currently selected video clip framed in white Press the 1 9 button to display nine frames at a time 1 9 changes to 1 1 To select the video clip that you want to play back press the up and down arrow icon buttons To play the clip press the Play button Note The camera s built in speaker replays the audio during video playback To adjust the volume of the built in speaker see Adjusting the speaker volume on page 4 21 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3 5 3 6 To play the clip in reverse from the last frame to the first press the Fwd button The last frame of the video clip is displayed and Fwd changes to Rev Then press the Play button To play the clip in slow motion press the Change Speed button during playback To pause the clip during playback press the Pause button To move forward through the clip one frame at a time while the clip is paused press the Fwd button To move through the clip one frame at a time in reverse press the Rev button Hold down one of the up and down arrow icon buttons to fast forward or rewind through the clip Press the Restart button to resume playback of the clip When you are finished playing back the video clip press the Quit button then press the Back button Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera Managing Images with the LCD Monitor This section provides instructions to
30. when you connect a PhotoPC 3100Z containing a memory to your computer or when you insert your memory card into your EPSON printer s PC Card slot click the Show EPSON Camerastarter button If you want CameraStarter to open automatically when you insert your memory card into a PC Card slot of a device other than your printer such as your computer or a memory card reader select the Monitor card insertion into Card Reader slots check box Using Images on Your Computer Note Never insert or remove a memory card from your camera while the camera is on For instructions on connecting your camera to your computer see Connecting the camera to your computer on page 5 9 If you do not want EPSON CameraStarter to open automatically click the Ignore the Event button 4 Click OK then click Exit Note The Settings button is unavailable if EPSON CardMonitor is not installed Connecting and Disconnecting the Camera Use the included USB cable to connect the camera to the computer When you camera is connected you can download or copy image and audio recording files to the computer or upload photo and audio recording files saved in the computer to the memory card Be sure to properly disconnect your camera after you finish using it Follow the steps below Connecting the camera fo your computer 1 If the EPSON software does not recognize the camera when it is connected see the Troubleshooting chapter You can connect you
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32. 21mm equivalent to a 34 102 mm lens on a 35 mm camera F2 7 mm F2 5 21 mm 0 5 m to infinity 0 2 m to 0 5 m macro mode From 0 06 m macro mode wide Auto manual focus Equivalent to ISO 100 200 400 F2 0 F2 3 F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 F8 0 Mechanical shutter of 8 to 1 1000 seconds with electric iris Divided brightness metering program auto spot metering program auto and manual exposure adjustment 2 EV to 2 EV 9 or 21 steps TTL automatic white balance Fixed sunlight User defined Real image optical view range approx 83 Self timer Ten seconds Flash Built in automatic luminance control flash an external flash which is sold separately can be attached Flash modes Automatic red eye reduction forced flash flash off and leading or trailing slow synchro Built in flash range Sensitivity setting Range Range Wide Telephoto ISO 100 0 5 4 2 M 0 5 3 4 M ISO 200 0 5 5 9 m 0 5 4 8 m ISO 400 0 5 84m 0 5 6 7 mM Specifications A 3 Functional Photo processing time in seconds approximate Image quality Photo processing Photo processing mode time time for playback Standard 0 5 Fine Super fine HyPict JPG TIFF For HyPict JPG the processing time varies depending on the subject of the photograph Interface USB Max 12 Mbps for the USB cable Video out NTSC or PAL A 4 Specifications Power DC 1 2 V x 4 4 8 V Ni MH batteries Model EU 24 DC 1 5 V x 4
33. 3 then follow the steps in the appropriate section below J You can also specify the number of prints for the selected photo by pressing the arrow buttons Note l 1 You can make print quality settings only for JPEG L1 These settings only affect the quality of the printout images taken with your PhotoPC 3100Z You when you use a printer that supports the PRINT Image cannot make print quality settings for TIFF Matching system images 4 Push the BACK button to save your settings 4 24 Making Settings Chapter 5 Using Images on Your Computer This chapter prepares you to transfer your photos video clips and audio recordings from the camera s memory card to your computer The following topics are covered _I System requirements for your computer Installing the included EPSON software m L Connecting the camera to your computer m Transferring image and audio recording files to your computer from the camera s memory card L Viewing the software User s Guides Note For information on using the EPSON camera software see the online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide For information on printing photos with EPSON PhotoQuicker see the online EPSON PhotoQuicker User s Guide For Windows System Requirements To connect the PhotoPC 3100Z digital camera to your computer and run the digital camera software refer to this section for the system requirements The system requirements for W
34. 5 Adjusting the image quality 4 1 Using the stitch assist feature 2 17 Setting the flash 2 6 00 eee sees e eee 4 4 Making Audio Recordings for Photos 2 19 Making camera mode settings 4 6 Recording audio immediately after taking Changing the color monochrome setting 4 7 PHOSine see ieee he hoa Aaah ee eaiet 2 20 Making manual focus settings 4 8 Recording audio for existing photos 2 21 Adjusting the sensitivity setting 4 8 Audio playback using the built in speaker 2 21 Adjusting the white balance setting 4 9 Making exposure settings 4 11 Changing the metering system 4 16 Chapter 3 Playing Back and Managing Images With Selecting slow synchro timing 4 17 Your Camera Selecting the internal or external flash 4 18 Viewing Images Using the LCD Monitor 3 1 aa inact a d dete ee ee Displaying one four or nine photos at once 3 1 Usi a Pe i l fe f l coe et 4 20 Magnifying photos iiancicducicdccaoanroiaces 3 2 er ee ees Wiehe euelideGhourol your plolbeayaccecact 3 3 Setting the LCD monitor s brightness level 4 20 Viewing photo information 3 4 o o peas a q ae a E Selecting a folder in the CompactFlash Card 3 5 a ee ag tee ee Playing back video clips 004 3 5 ee a sa Rae MAB eon uae oie ao eee 2 Makino Print
35. A to select Auto Exposure or Predefined exposure Press G to select Normal Sports Press G See page 4 13 Portrait or Landscape See page 4 8 Aperture Priority then press G Sensitivity Press F repeatedly to cycle through pa A Eto ch y th p tivit See page 4 8 settings pe S SINS TAG SENSI y Dial Position Settings B 5 When using the Manual camera mode Available Settings in the Dial Position x Butt K Setting Button Sequence UTTON NAME Key B Macro Press D until ON is displayed js for this appendix only See page 2 13 D Shutter soeed 1 Press A to select Manual Exposure See page 4 16 2 Press Bor C to change shutter speed Advanced exposure 1 Press A to select Auto Exposure or When using the Program camera mode See page 4 14 Aperture Priority 2 Press B or C to change the exposure Setting Button Sequence Aperture Press A to select Aperture Priority or See page 4 15 Manual Exposure Macro Press D until SON is displayed Press E or F fo change the aperture See page 2 13 value Basic exposure Press B or C to change exposure Manual focus Press G See page 4 11 value See page 4 8 Press B or C to change focus setting Press G White balance Press E to select AUTO FIX or CUSTOM See page 4 9 Metering system Press G Z Cc C MENU N JO G F E See page 4 16 na Sensitivity Press F to change the sensitivity eee Rigel cet
36. Changing the setting To change the automatic shut off interval follow these steps 1 Set the dial switch to SEIU and turn on the camera Making Settings 2 Press the Camera SETUP button The current setting appears at the top right corner of the LCD monitor 3 Press the Power Save button You can select 30 seconds 1 minute or 5 minutes as the interval 4 Press BACK to save your setting Turning the camera back on When the dial switch is set to a red icon you can turn the camera back on by pressing the shutter button or the POWER button When the dial switch is set to SETUP A or you can turn the camera back on by pressing any button on the back of the camera or the POWER button Setting the LCD monitor s brightness level Follow these steps to change the LCD monitor s brightness level 1 Set the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera 2 Press the Camera SETUP button 3 Press the arrow icon buttons to increase or decrease the brightness level 4 Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen Adjusting the speaker volume Follow these steps to adjust the volume of the built in speaker 1 Set the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera 2 Press the Camera SETUP button 3 Press the Volume button to adjust the speaker volume level 4 Press BACK to return to the previous screen Setting the beep and shutter sound You can choose to have the camera beep whenever
37. Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight Specifications PCMCIA PC Card ATA Type II 54 0 mm 85 6 mm 5 0 mm AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz DC 7 0 V 2 0A Max 0 4 A 19 W 43 mm 31 mm 104 mm Approx 210 g Without AC power cord Appendix B Dial Position Settings The PhotoPC 3100Z has six dial positions This Display panel appendix shows the available settings in each dial consti magedi position E ES flash low battery icon red eye reduction Dial switch positions self timer monochrome number of pictures remaining or shutter soeed exposure or aperture When in the Program or Manual camera mode and shutter is pressed halfway Image quality settings not available for video clips kk KKK KKKH Kk gt tj For taking photos using the LCD monitor C Fine Super fine HyPict or TIFF Standard O For taking photos using the viewfinder Cannot be selected when using the stitch assist or continuous shooting feature For playing back and managing photos Flash settings Az For using EPSON Photo 4 EPSON Auto YY an SD _ ds Downloader and EPSON PhotoQuicker C O KA gt software and making print settings Automatic ae A Forced Off Slow synchro T When using the the continuous shooting feature the external flash or when taking video clips the flash is automatically set to camera 4 When in the Full Auto camera mode slow synchro is disabled SETUP For viewing informatio
38. Make sure that the camera is off and follow the steps below to install or replace the batteries Getting Started 1 5 2 Insert four batteries into the compartment When the battery power is almost out a low battery positioning the and ends as shown below icon appears on the display panel When the Then lower the battery cover battery power runs out this icon blinks and the camera turns off automatically Remove the old batteries then insert new ones Note When the battery level is low the LCD monitor turns off while the flash is being charged When the charging is complete the LCD monitor turns back on Replacing the batteries Warning l W Do not use different types of batteries together Replace your PhotoPC 3100Z batteries when the low this can cause fire or explosion battery icon appears on the camera s display panel Be sure to replace all four batteries at the same 3 Swing the battery cover shut and hold it down time You can replace them with either of the while you slide it back to lock it as shown below following battery types Single use AA IEC LR6 alkaline batteries Rechargeable AA Ni MH batteries 1 6 Getting Started When the low battery icon appears the buttons listed below are unavailable When playing back photos and audio recordings Delete SOUND VIDEO CLIP When making settings language and signal system selection Memory SETUP MEMORY CARD FORMAT Note 1 Batt
39. NTSC or PAL signal system to match the television broadcasting standards in your country See Selecting the signal system and language on page 4 21 for details Note Also see your television documentation for possible solutions Maintenance and Troubleshooting You cannot take a picture with the camera when a memory card is installed Check your camera s LCD monitor for messages If a message instructs you to format or eject the card do so To format the memory card see Formatting memory cards on page 6 3 To remove the card see Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card on page 1 11 Your memory card may be full Check the picture counter on the display panel If it reads O zero the memory is full In this situation insert a different card erase some pictures using the LCD monitor or transfer the pictures to your computer and then erase them Note To erase pictures using the LCD monitor see Erasing images on page 3 7 To transfer pictures to your computer before erasing them see the online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide 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 the complexity of the photos you take Picture problems If you are not satisfied with the pictures that you get from your PhotoPC 3100Z you may need to adju
40. PC n0z COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA G Printes on Recycled Paper User s Guide IMPORTANT NOTICE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored ina 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 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 ar
41. Remove the lens cap turn on the camera and set the dial switch to SETUP 2 Press the Shot SETUP button 3 Press the Image button to select TIFF Making Settings Note Selecting JPEG allows you to take photos using the HyPict image quality setting instead of the TIFF file format 4 Turn the camera s dial switch to or then press the image quality button on the top of the camera until xx xH appears on the display panel 5 Press the shutter button to take a TIFF photo Note After you take a TIFF photo the camera takes approximately 22 seconds to process the image Setting the flash The flash has the following effective ranges depending upon the optical zoom ratio and whether or not the macro setting is used Wide minimum zoom 50 420 centimeters Tele maximum zoom 50 340 centimeters Macro 20 50 centimeters The effective flash range varies depending on the sensitivity setting see page A 3 for details Turn on the camera and press the flash button on the top of the camera to cycle through the flash settings The settings appear on the display panel as shown below Automatic default setting gt ee Red eye reduction Forced flash 9 O Flash off Slow synchro Program and Manual modes only m The flash settings are as follows Automatic AG The flash fires automatically whenever more lighting is needed Red eye reduction The flash fl
42. SON AutoDownloader in Windows 5 3 EPSON AutoDownloader on your Macintosh 5 5 EPSON CameraStarter in Windows 5 3 EPSON CameraStarter on your Macintosh 5 5 EPSON CardMonitor in Windows 5 3 EPSON CardMonitor on your Macintosh 5 5 EPSON File Converter in Windows 5 3 EPSON File Converter on your Macintosh 5 5 EPSON Photo 4 in Windows 5 3 EPSON Photo 4 on your Macintosh 5 5 EPSON PhotoQuicker in Windows 5 3 EPSON PhotoQuicker on your Macintosh 5 5 Panorama Stitcher Light EP in Windows 5 3 Panorama Stitcher Light EP on your Macintosh 5 5 QuickTime 4 in Windows 5 3 QuickTime 4 on your Macintosh 5 6 Software in Windows 5 3 Software on your Macintosh 5 5 USB driver in Windows 5 3 USB driver on your Macintosh 5 5 Interface connector 1 2 specifications A 4 Internal flash 4 18 JPEG file format 4 4 5 13 Languages 1 12 4 21 LCD monitor location 1 3 using to take pictures 2 9 to 2 13 LCD monitor buttons 1 3 names 2 5 using 2 5 Lens 1 2 Lens adapter 1 2 6 6 Lights indicator 1 3 1 4 2 6 2 7 2 10 timer 1 2 2 8 Locking photos 3 6 Low battery icon 1 4 M Macro feature 2 13 Maintenance 7 1 Manual camera mode 4 7 4 9 Manual exposure 4 16 Manual focus settings 4 8 Memory card See CompactFlash Card MENU ON OFF button 1 3 2 9 4 1 B 5 Metering system settings 4 16 Microphone 1 3 Monochrome color setting 4 7 MOV file format 5 13 Multi photo playback 3 1 to 3 2
43. Software for viewing and managing the images you capture with your PhotoPC 3100Z EPSON CameraStarter Utility that starts automatically when you connect your camera to your computer and provides you with a convenient way to launch EPSON AutoDownloader and EPSON PhotoQuicker Automatically installed with EPSON Photo 4 EPSON AutoDownloader Utility that provides you with a quick and organized way to transfer your photos video clips and audio recordings from the camera to your computer Automatically installed with EPSON Photo 4 EPSON CardMonitor Utility that enables EPSON CameraStarter to start automatically by detecting when the camera is connected to your computer or when the memory card is inserted into a PC Card slot EPSON PhotoQuicker Software for printing your images Panorama Stitcher Light EP Software for creating panoramas by combining overlapping images especially those taken using your PhotoPC 3100Z s stitch assist feature EPSON File Converter Software for converting files so that they can be uploaded with EPSON Photo 4 and used on your camera QuickTime 4 Software necessary for viewing video clips Adobe Acrobat Reader Software for viewing the PDF online manuals contained in the included CD ROMs Installing the Software for Windows Users Follow the steps below to install the USB driver and other software on the included PhotoPC 3100Z Camera Software CD ROM Note Do not connect your c
44. Where to Find Information This User s Guide Provides detailed information to help you set up and use your EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z and the optional products available from EPSON Also contains information on troubleshooting and instructions on installing the software included on the EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z Software CD ROM included with your PhotoPC 3100Z Online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide Included in the EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z Software CD ROM this guide provides information on installing and using the EPSON Photo 4 software which allows you to download photos from your camera to your computer and to manage your photos Includes instructions for the other software utilities included on the software CD ROM such as EPSON AutoDownloader which helps you download files in a quick and organized way and EPSON File Converter which prepares photos to be uploaded to your camera Also includes information on contacting customer support Online EPSON PhotoQuicker Reference Guide Provides information on using the EPSON PhotoQuicker software to print your photos This guide is installed on your computer when you install the EPSON PhotoQuicker software Online Help Provides detailed information and instructions for using EPSON Photo 4 and EPSON Auto Downloader Online help is automatically installed when you install EPSON Photo 4 See the online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for details on accessing online help EPSON Pho to
45. You are taking photos at the beach or in the snow and how to manually make basic or advanced on a sunny day exposure settings in the Program or Manual camera mode Making Settings 4 11 Decrease the exposure setting when LI E E You want to make your photos darker You are taking pictures of a black object which may tend to look grayish in photos You are taking pictures of an object with a black background How to make basic exposure adjustments Follow the steps below to change the exposure setting l 4 12 Make sure that Program or Manual is selected as the camera mode To change the camera mode setting see Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to or and turn on the camera If the dial switch is set to press the MENU ON OFF button on the back of the camera to turn on the LCD monitor Making Settings Press the LCD monitor buttons next to B to raise or lower the exposure value In the Program camera mode you can make nine different settings in increments of 0 5 from 2 0 to 2 0 EV When in the Manual camera mode you can adjust the exposure when Auto Exposure or Aperture Priority is selected You can make 21 different settings in increments of 0 2 from 2 0 to 2 0 EV Note 1 The selected exposure setting is shown at the right side of the LCD monitor L Photographic knowledge and experience is necessary to correctly adjust th
46. a If you remove the batteries from your camera for a certain time period you will need to reset the clock See Setting the time and date on page 4 19 to set the clock using the LCD monitor You can also set the clock using your computer For instructions see the online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide The color in your photos 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 the color When you want to get more realistically colored images for example reddish images at dusk set the white balance to FIX For instructions see Adjusting the white balance setting on page 4 9 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 7 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 using the macro feature be sure to use 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 7 9 7 10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications Camera Model G790A Physical dimens
47. a variety of ways You can This chapter covers the following topics also view detailed information about each photo I Displaying photos on your camera Note a _ When viewing images with the LCD monitor you can L Playing back video clips on your camera use the print button to make print settings for photos See Making Camera Settings on page 4 19 1 Erasing photos and video clips for details on using the amp print button 4 Preventing images from being erased L1 Only DCF Design rule for Camera File system image files can be magnified have audio recordings attached L Viewing photo information or display photo information Images taken with your a EPSON camera are DCF image files _I Viewing images on your computer television or projector Displaying one four or nine photos at once The PhotoPC 3100Z s monitor can display one four or nine photos at a time To change the number of photos displayed follow these steps Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3 1 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera A photo is displayed on the LCD monitor Note No Images is displayed when there are no photos saved on the camera s memory card To display four photos at a time press the Multi button once Multi changes to 1 9 and small thumbnails of the last four photos you took appear on the screen with the currently selected photo framed in whi
48. abiged 2 es See page 4 8 setting g 9 Sy Fress O Predefined exposure Press G to select Normal Sports setting Portrait or Landscape White balance Press G then press E to select Auto See page 4 13 See page 4 9 Fix or Custom Press G Sensitivity Press G then press F to change the See page 4 8 sensitivity setting Press G B 6 Dial Position Settings Glossary application 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 default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on reset or initialized Also known as a factory setting Design rule for camera file system Recording standard for image files Established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA DPOF Digital Print Order Format Settings for the number of prints and for index prints are saved ina DPOF file on the camera s memory card You can apply these settings when using a printer or printing application that supports the DPOF standard Exif2 1 Standard format for audio image files Established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA exposure The amount of light the camera captures when a photo is taken ima
49. actFlash Card using various image quality and compression You can insert a memory card into any computer settings equipped with a Type II PCMCIA memory card slot This allows you to copy photos directly from your Image Quality Photo Storage Photo Storage memory card to your computer to copy programs mere pastoris COPACI ee from your computer to your camera or to erase Standard Low compression compression programs from your memory card Standard 199 photos 122 photos Co c To insert the memory card in your computer follow these steps pHyPict 12photos 1 If necessary remove the memory card from the Tiff enos sf camera See Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card on page 1 11 Note 1 The number of photos that you can save on a memory card may differ slightly from what is shown in the chart above depending on the complexity of each photo 2 Insert the memory card all the way into the optional adapter as shown below 1 If you attach audio recordings to photos saved on your memory card or if any video clips are saved on your memory card the number of photos that you can save AS p QA on that card may decrease J Forinformation about the availability of CompactFlash Cards in your area contact your EPSON dealer memory card 6 2 Camera Options and Accessories 3 Insert the adapter into your computer s Type I PCMCIA slot To copy photos from a memory card to your computer
50. amera modes to suit your photographic needs Each mode gives you a different degree of control over the camera settings whether you are taking photos using the viewfinder or the LCD monitor Read this section to choose the appropriate mode and to change the mode if necessary Making Settings Choosing a camera mode Choose from the camera modes described below Full Auto Allows you to take photos without having to make complex settings The available settings include L Flash including auto red eye reduction forced and off Self timer Image quality Optical zoom U O O L Digital zoom when using the LCD monitor L Macro when using the LCD monitor L Quick playback of photos and messages when using the LCD monitor Program For users who want a moderate amount of control over the camera s features Available settings include L Allofthe settings that are available in the Full Auto camera mode J Slow synchro flash J Sensitivity L Predefined exposure L Fine exposure adjustment in increments of 0 5 EV _1 Auto custom or fixed white balance Manual For experienced users who want complete control over the camera s wide array of features Available settings include I Allofthe settings that are available in the Full Auto camera mode I Slow synchro flash _ Sensitivity L Fine exposure adjustment in increments of 0 2 EV L Manual exposure adjustment using the auto ex
51. amera to turn on the LCD monitor Making Settings 4 13 3 Press the Program button to toggle between Normal Sports Portrait or Landscape Making advanced exposure adjusiments When the Manual camera mode is selected you can manually set the correct exposure by changing the shutter speed and the aperture Select Auto Exposure Aperture Priority Shutter Priority or Manual Exposure as the exposure mode Although these exposure modes are similar to the predefined program modes available in the Program camera mode you can manually make advanced exposure adjustments when in the Manual mode Note Photographic experience and knowledge is necessary to make proper shutter speed and the aperture adjustments Be sure to make appropriate settings before taking important photos You can specify shutter speeds from 8 to 1 1000 seconds You can specify an aperture of F2 F2 3 F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 or F8 0 Making Settings Auto exposure Auto exposure is an easy to use feature that automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture to achieve the correct exposure Select the auto exposure feature as follows 1 Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 2 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to or and turn on the camera If the dial switch is set to press the MENU ON OFF button on the back of the camera to turn on the LCD monitor 3 Press t
52. amera to your computer before you install the software 1 Turn on the computer and insert the included Camera Software CD into the CD ROM drive If a dialog box prompts you to select a language click the appropriate language then click The EPSON Installation Program dialog box appears Select Install Digital Camera Software then click 2 Note If the EPSON Installation Program dialog box does not appear double click the My Computer icon Click the CD ROM icon then select Open from the File menu Then double click Setup exe 5 3 Using Images on Your Computer 3 The following dialog box containing a list of software appears Note for Windows 2000 users The PhotoPC 3100Z uses the USB driver included with Windows 2000 Therefore EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z storage driver does not appear in the list of Software software and does not need to be installed v EPSON Photo l4 Rev x ox lt Cancel v EPSON CardMonitor Rev x xxX 1 1 1 rea a 4 Click OK then follow the on screen instructions Panorama Stitcher Light EP Ver x x v EPSON File Converter Ver X 0X rei a 5 After installing the first software click Finish The installation process begins automatically for the next software that you selected in step 3 Copyright C 2001 SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Software with a check mark next to it will be installed on your PC in the order listed Click a software title in the list t
53. an hour After the light goes off unplug the charger To avoid overcharging unplug the charger as soon as possible after the light goes off Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter B867 1 allows you to connect your PhotoPC 3100Z to a standard electrical outlet This is especially useful when you are previewing pictures transferring pictures operating the camera from your computer or using the Print Mark program The adapter powers the camera but does not charge the batteries In some locations the AC adapter comes with a separate AC power cable Note 1 The asterisks are substitutes for the respective digits of the product number which varies by country 1 Read the AC adapter s documentation before using this product W Warning J Only use the included AC adapter that is designed for the PhotoPC 3100Z Using another adapter could cause fire electrical shock or injury J Do not use the AC power cable or the adapter for any purpose other than powering your PhotoPC 3100Z 1 If the AC plug does not fit your outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 1 To avoid radiation danger do not expose or remove the ferrite core 1 To prevent fire or electric shock do not cover the AC adapter with a blanket or similar covering that could give off an electrical charge To avoid losing any images or settings make sure that the camera is finished processing and is turned off before you connect o
54. as an attached recording Press the MENU CHANGE button Press the SOUND button To erase the selected photo s audio recording press the Delete Sound button If the selected photo is locked a message appears informing you that the photo is locked To erase the locked photo press Yes For details on locking and unlocking photos see Locking and unlocking photos on page 3 6 A message is displayed to confirm whether you want to erase the audio recording Press Yes to erase the recording or No to cancel Press the BACK button twice to exit Erasing video clips To erase video clips saved on your memory card follow the steps below 1 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera 2 Press the MENU CHANGE button then press the VIDEO CLIP button The first frame of the last video clip you took appears on the screen 3 Use the arrow icon buttons to select the video clip that you want to erase To make selecting video clips easier you can display the first frame from either four or nine clips at a time by pressing the Multi button once or twice Multiple frames are displayed and a white frame appears around the selected clip 4 After selecting the video clip press the Delete button Press the Yes button to erase the video clip To cancel erasing the clip press the No button Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 2 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera Viewing Pictures
55. ature increases the amount of time that you must wait after taking a picture before you can take the next one 1 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera Press the Shot SETUP button on the back of the camera Press the Confirmation button to select On Taking Pictures 2 11 4 Turn the dial switch to and take a picture 5 After the camera processes the photo the icon appears briefly next to the top right LCD monitor button Press this button while the icon is displayed to playback your photos To delete the photo you just took press the Delete button Before taking more photos press the BACK button or press the shutter button to return to the previewed image Using the digital zoom 2 12 You can capture a smaller portion of your subject at a higher magnification using the zoom feature When taking pictures with the LCD monitor you can use the digital zoom in addition to the optical zoom to seamlessly magnify the image by as muchas six times To use the digital zoom you must first make a setting to turn the feature on Follow these steps Note For details on using the optical zoom without using the digital zoom see Using the optical zoom feature on page 2 7 Taking Pictures 1 Make sure the camera is on and set the dial switch to SETUP 2 Press the Shot SETUP button 3 Press the D ZOOM button to turn the digital zoom On or Off then press the BACK
56. can display either four or nine photos at once by pressing the button below Multi once or twice A white frame is displayed around the selected photo 3 Press the Delete button to erase the photo 4 A confirmation message is displayed Press Yes to erase the photo Press No to cancel Erasing all of the photos To erase all of the photos stored on the memory card in your camera at once follow these steps 1 pa Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Press the Delete All button to erase all of the photos at once A confirmation message appears Press Yes to erase all of the photos Press No to cancel Note If any photos are locked a message is displayed confirming that you want to erase the locked photos Press No to erase only the unlocked photos Press Yes to erase all photos including those that are locked For information on locking and unlocking photos see Locking and unlocking photos on page 3 6 Erasing audio recordings To erase audio recordings from the memory card in your camera follow the steps below Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3 7 Note To make audio recordings see Making Audio Recordings for Photos on page 2 19 iF 2 3 8 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Use the arrow icon buttons to select a photo with an attached audio recording that you want to erase a microphone icon is displayed in each photo that h
57. dex print 4 24 number of prints per image 4 23 sharpness 4 24 Problems camera 7 3 to 7 6 picture 7 7 to 7 9 Program camera mode 4 6 4 9 Projector connecting to the camera 3 10 6 Index Q QuickTime 4 installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 6 R Rechargeable batteries 6 4 Recording audio for existing photos 2 21 immediately after taking photos 2 20 Red eye reduction 4 5 Removing CompactFlash Card from camera 1 12 Replacing batteries 1 6 S Safety information for UK users 7 Safety instructions when using the batteries 5 to 6 when using the camera 4 to 5 when using the strap 5 Self timer button 1 3 light 1 2 using 2 8 to 2 9 Sensitivity setting 4 8 Setting indicators aperture 1 4 checking the display panel 2 3 white balance 1 4 Settings automatic shut off feature 4 20 available in Full Auto camera mode 4 6 available in Manual camera mode 4 7 4 9 available in Program camera mode 4 6 4 9 beep and shutter sound 4 21 color monochrome 4 7 custom white balance 4 10 date and time 1 13 4 19 exposure 4 11 to 4 16 flash 4 4 to 4 6 image compression 4 3 image quality 4 1 to 4 3 index print 4 24 internal or external flash 4 18 language 1 12 4 21 LCD monitor brightness 4 20 manual focus 4 8 metering system 4 16 number of prints per image 4 23 predefined exposure 4 13 print brightness 4 24 print sharpness 4 24 sensitivity 4 8 signal system 4 21 sp
58. download files to your computer s hard disk L EPSON AutoDownloader Use this software to automatically transfer files into a specified folder You can also make a variety of download settings that help you further organize your files and simplify the download process J EPSON Photo 4 Use this software to move and copy files between windows folders or applications via the drag amp drop method or from the memory card For details on using these applications see the online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide included in the software CD ROM Also refer to the online help for these applications Copying files directly from the memory card 2 For photos find and double click the DCIM folder on the memory card drive Then double click the To copy files to your computer follow these steps TOOEPSON folder Your image files are listed Note For video clips find and double click the Movie J When inserting the memory card into a Macintosh folder on the memory card drive Your video clip using the optional PCMCIA adapter you must enable files are listed the PC Exchange extension software to access files on memory cards See your Macintosh documentation for Note more information d The PhotoPC 3100Z saves audio recording files 1 Youcanalsoaccess the files on your memory card using GS ee he avec dare agentur uel the included EPSON Photo 4 software For instructions see the online EPSON Digital Camera _1 Photos audio rec
59. e lens cap from the camera Use the POWER button in the center of the camera s dial switch to turn the camera on and off POWER button If the dial switch is set to a red icon the lens extends from the camera when you turn on the camera The lens retracts when you turn the camera off Note 1 If the dial switch is not positioned to an icon when you press the POWER button the power will not turn on Be sure the dial is set to an icon before you press the POWER button L1 If the camera s shut off feature turns the camera off while the lens is protruding the lens does not retract To retract the lens press the POWER button once to turn the camera on and again to turn tt back off Using the display panel iM The large number in the lower right ype corner of the display panel shows the approximate number of remaining pictures that you can take This number is affected by the image quality setting When you adjust the image quality the number of remaining pictures is altered accordingly When you take photos the number of remaining photos and the total number of photos that you can save in the memory card are displayed on the LCD monitor When you play back photos the LCD monitor displays the number of the photo that you are viewing and the total number of photos that you have taken Note J If there are any audio recordings stored on your memory card the number shown on the display panel may be greater tha
60. e card and close the cover The first time you turn on your camera you must select the default language for messages displayed on the LCD monitor and set the date and time before you can use the camera to take pictures See the sections below Setting the language Follow these steps to specify the language the first time you turn on the camera Depending on the country of purchase you can choose from English Japanese French German Italian Portuguese Spanish or Chinese eject button Caution L Never remove the memory card while the 1 Turn the camera s dial switch to SEIU and press the camera is on Data in the card may be lost POWER button to turn on the camera A message or damaged appears on the LCD monitor instructing you to set 1 Avoid using or storing the card in direct ne neu eee sunlight or in places that are extremely hot 2 Press the arrow icon buttons to select the humid or dusty appropriate language 3 Press the BACK button to save your selection If you need to change the language setting see Selecting the signal system and language on page 4 21 1 12 Getting Started Setting the date and time The first time you turn on the camera after setting the language you must set the date month day and year and time hours and minutes Once these settings are made the camera automatically records the date and time that each image is taken Follow the steps below to set
61. e exposure Be sure the exposure settings are appropriate when taking important photos J When shooting under poor photographic conditions EPSON recommends taking several photos of the same subject using different exposures Making predefined exposure settings The PhotoPC 3100Z has four predefined exposure settings available when the Program camera mode is selected When to use a predefined exposure setting Refer to the descriptions below to make the appropriate settings Normal For taking basic photographs Uses the following settings L Auto exposure L Divided brightness metering system Sports For photographing fast moving subjects Uses the following settings _1 High shutter speed L Automatic sensitivity L Divided brightness metering system Portrait For photographing portraits Uses the following settings _I Wide aperture setting L Spot metering system Landscape For photographing landscapes or scenery Uses the following settings L Aperture priority L Divided brightness metering system How to change the predefined exposure setting Follow the steps below to make the predefined exposure setting 1 Make sure the Program camera mode is selected See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 for details Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to or and turn on the camera If the dial switch is set to amp press the MENU ON OFF button on the back of the c
62. e instructions in this section to set the time and date 1 2s Set the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera The date month day and year and the time hour and minute appear at the upper right corner of the LCD monitor Press the button next to the date and time To change the order in which the date is displayed press the top button on the right side of the LCD monitor You can make the following settings M D Y for month day year D M Y for day month year and Y M D for year month day To adjust the value of the highlighted item use the up and down arrow icon buttons To change which item is highlighted use the right and left arrow icon buttons After setting the correct time and date save the settings by pressing the BACK button Making Settings 4 19 Note J You must reset the time if the camera is unplugged and the batteries are removed for more than one week LJ You can also set the time and date using your computer See the online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for details Using the automatic shut off feature When using this feature your camera saves battery power by automatically shutting off when idle for a designated period of time You can have the camera shut off after thirty seconds one minute or five minutes This feature is only enabled when using batteries to power the camera Note If the camera is connected to a computer the power does not turn off
63. e registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation and has been licensed to CFA CompactFlash Association 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 2001 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano Japan ii This product conforms to the following Directive s and Norm s Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 A NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS Like photocopiers digital cameras can be misused by improperly photographing copyrighted material Unless acting on the advice of a knowledgeable attorney be responsible and respectful by obtaining the permission of the copyright holder before photographing published material Contents Introduction For United Kingdom users use of options Safety INStICHONS 4ishvcawueus eth sei Gedeane es When using the camera 006 Whentisine Inesttapicste25 nective i oovece se When using the batteries Safety information for United Kingdom Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3100Z Camera Parisaiicen tas eccukigosssieag DE ERREN Using the Davenesiawct ig oan E RANOR on uate Installing the batteries 0 Replacing the batleries 2 4 hate utwuacecs ied Cleaning the batterie
64. eaker volume 4 21 white balance 4 9 Sharpness 4 24 Shut off feature 4 20 Shutter button location 1 2 1 3 using 2 6 2 10 Shutter priority 4 15 Shutter sound 2 7 2 10 4 21 Signal system 4 21 Slide show 3 3 to 3 4 Slow synchro setting 4 17 using 4 4 to 4 6 Software accessing the User s Guide 5 14 installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 5 setting up EPSON CameraStarter 5 7 Speaker adjusting volume 4 21 location 1 3 Specifications AC adapter A 6 battery A 5 battery charger A 5 camera A 1 to A 5 CompactFlash Card A 5 optical A 3 PCMCIA adapter A 6 Spot metering system 4 17 Standard image quality setting 4 2 Stitch assist feature taking one row of overlapping photos 2 17 taking two rows of overlapping photos 2 18 Storage capacity CompactFlash Card 6 1 internal memory 6 1 Storing the batteries 1 8 the camera 7 2 Strap attaching 1 9 Index 7 eyelet 1 3 Super fine image quality setting 4 2 System requirements for Macintosh 5 2 for Windows 5 1 T Taking pictures continuously 2 15 one row of overlapping photos 2 17 two rows of overlapping photos 2 18 using the digital zoom feature 2 12 using the macro feature 2 13 using the optical zoom feature 2 7 using the self timer 2 8 to 2 9 using the stitch assist feature using the time lapse feature 2 15 Taking pictures with the LCD monitor 2 9 to 2 13 Taking pictures with the viewfinder 2 6 to 2 7 Telep
65. em Press F then A to select NTSC or PAL See page 4 21 _ Press G Shut off feature Press G See page 4 20 Press A to change setting Press G LCD monitor brightness Press G Press B or C to adjust then See page 4 20 press G Speaker volume 1 Press G See page 4 21 2 Press D to select high or low Press G Beep shutter sound 1 Press G then press E to select Always See page 4 21 Shutter or Never 2 Press G Available Settings in the 7 Dial Position Setna Butonseauence Number of prints for 1 Press B or C to choose photo lo A Button name key ae displayed 2 oe button to increase number c for this appendix only See page 4 23 D FS gt OMe HO G F E print button Note To make settings in this dial position you must first select an image for printing For more information about selecting images for printing see Selecting images and specifying the number of prints on page 4 23 Index print Press G to select Index On See page 4 24 Print sharpness Press E See page 4 24 Press A to select Std High or Low Press G Print brightness Press E See page 4 24 Press D to select Std High or Low Press G Dial Position Settings B 3 Available Settings in the Dial Position A Button name key gt a for this appendix only C D a a f gt S ANO G F E
66. era 1 10 Getting Started Attaching the lens cap fo your camera After you have attached the camera strap you can attach the lens cap to your camera using the lens caps string To attach the string to the lens cap and then to the camera follow these steps 1 Pass the end of the string with the smaller loop through the eyelet on the edge of the lens cap then pass the other end of the string through the smaller loop and pull it tight as shown below 2 Pass the end of the string with the larger loop Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card through the camera strap s triangular fastener as shown below You cannot take photos unless a CompactFlash Card is installed in your camera Your camera comes with the memory card already installed If you need to install or remove the memory card follow these steps 1 Make sure the camera is off 2 Open the memory card cover 3 Then gently pull the lens cap through the string s To install the card make sure that the front of the larger loop until the string is securely attached to card and the front of the camera are facing the the camera same direction then insert the card all the way into the memory card slot memory card cover TNS RI ea back of O NS the card Getting Started 1 11 Toremove the card pushin the ejectbuttonbelow Turning on your camera for the first time the memory card slot Then remove th
67. ery life varies depending on the battery type and the manufacturer 1 If you use rechargeable Ni MH batteries in the PhotoPC 3100Z make sure that all four batteries are fully charged when you replace them If you find that your batteries run out soon after recharging them a number of times make sure that you discharge them completely before recharging J Ni MH rechargeable batteries with a battery charger are available for purchase from EPSON Cleaning the batteries Follow the instructions in this section when cleaning the batteries Dirty contact points and on the batteries and inside the battery cover can obstruct the flow of electricity in your camera This can cause the low battery icon to flash and your camera to turn off automatically even if there is still power remaining in your batteries To prevent this kind of power loss keep the contact points and on the batteries and inside the battery cover clean When necessary wipe them with a soft dry cloth If you are using a battery charger clean the terminals of the battery charger with a soft dry cloth before use to ensure that your batteries charge fully Caution 1 Donot use detergents or chemical solvents such as thinner benzine or alcohol based solutions to clean your camera batteries or battery charger Doing so can damage your equipment _1 Never attempt to clean the inside of the battery compartment of your camera Doing so can dama
68. ettings in the D Dial Position B 5 When using the Program camera mode B 5 When using the Manual camera mode B 5 Available Settings in the Gm Dial Position B 6 When using the Program camera mode B 6 When using the Manual camera mode B 6 Glossary vi Index Introduction Your EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z is a revolutionary easy to use digital camera that enables you to take full color pictures that you can edit manipulate and print using your computer Create professional letters documents and presentations from your desktop using stunning lifelike images Share photos with business colleagues or friends over the Internet Add color and visual appeal to your newsletters flyers and brochures Improve the look of any document using images taken with your PhotoPC 3100Z The PhotoPC 3100Z comes with everything you need to get started including EPSON Photo 4 software that lets you transfer photos from the camera to your computer s hard disk You can then edit enhance or organize your photos or insert them into your documents For instructions on using and installing EPSON Photo 4 see the online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide PhotoPC 3100Z Features The PhotoPC 3100Z has the following features E E 3 3 megapixel CCD 24 bit color image capture High resolution up to 2544 x 1904 pixels equivalent to 4 8 megapixels using HyPict PRINT Image Matchi
69. for most situations Trailing synchro is a special setting for expressing motion Follow the steps below to specify the slow synchro setting Note You cannot select slow synchro timing when using an external flash or when Full Auto is selected as the camera mode 1 Set the dial switch to fT p then turn on the camera 2 Make sure that Manual or Program is selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 for details 3 Press the Shot SETUP button Leading Trailing or Ext Flash if you are using an external flash is displayed at the right side of the LCD monitor 4 Press the button next to this setting to choose between Leading and Trailing 5 Set the dial switch to or Making Settings 4 17 6 Make sure that slow synchro is selected as the flash setting Press the flash 4 button on the top of the camera until the slow synchro icon s appears on the display panel on the top of the camera Note For details on making the flash setting see Setting the flash on page 4 4 for details Selecting the internal or external flash 4 18 The PhotoPC 3100Z has a convenient built in flash which satisfies ordinary flash needs If you need more light you can attach an external flash sold separately as a camera accessory to the PhotoPC 3100Z To mount the external flash turn off the flash and your camera slide the mounting foot of the flash into the hot shoe attachment on the top
70. g the images see Viewing Images Using the LCD Monitor on page 3 1 For more information on managing the images see Managing Images with the LCD Monitor on page 3 6 Viewing Pictures with an EPSON Projector You can display images stored on your camera s memory card using an EPSON Projector that is connected to your camera via the video cable that came with your PhotoPC 3100Z See your EPSON Projector documentation for details Chapter 4 Making Settings You can make a variety of settings for your PhotoPC 3100Z The available settings depend on the camera s dial switch position This chapter explains how to make the following settings Making Image Capture Settings Read this section to make settings that directly affect the quality of the photos that you take with your LI Settings that directly affect the quality of the a photos that you take with your camera such as image quality flash exposure sensitivity white balance switching between color and monochrome switching between internal and external flash and other advanced settings You can make all image capture settings while is selected as the dial switch position By pressing the camera s MENU ON OFF button you can also make some image capture settings while is selected as the dial switch position This turns on the LCD 1 General camera settings that do not affect the monitor and allows you to access and change some of quality of image
71. ge Data representing a two dimensional scene A digital image is composed of pixels arranged in a rectangular array witha 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 spraying ink through a number of small nozzles interface A piece of hardware a method or a standard used to connect the computer and the camera JPEG A file format for storing color and grayscale images in compressed files Data saved using the JPEG format generally receives greater compression than data saved using TIFF and other formats See also TIFF macro An enlargement or a close up of an image Glossary 1 NTSC National Television Standards Committee A video encoding standard primarily used in North America and Japan PAL Phase Alternation Line A video encoding standard primarily 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 PRINT Image Matching A new standard that allows digital cameras to record special information about the photos it takes and relay that information seamlessly to a printer compatible with this standard This information can be used by printers that support the PRINT Image Matching system f
72. ge your camera Getting Started 1 7 1 8 Keep the battery ends clean by wiping them witha dry cloth W Warning 1 Do not apply heat or force to batteries and do not disassemble drop short circuit or put batteries into contact with fire or water 1 Do not carry batteries loose in your pockets 1 Do not use different types of batteries together this can cause fire or an explosion 1 Always use batteries from the same package as a set Do not mix old and new batteries Getting Started Storing the batteries If you do not plan to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries and store them in a dry location at a low temperature W Warning _1 Do not store batteries together with metal objects which could short circuit the batteries _ Avoid storing batteries in extremely hot or humid locations L1 Store batteries out of reach of children J Always remove the batteries from the camera and charger before storing Batteries left in your camera and charger for a long time may leak and cause damage Disposing of the batteries Setting Up Your Camera Before disposing of batteries make sure you discharge them completely This section explains how to attach the lens cap and strap to your camera installa memory card and make W Warning a few basic camera settings L Be sure to securely cover the end of each battery with tape when disposing of them to prevent combustion or an explosio
73. he Sound button to select On The maximum recording time for this setting is 25 seconds To take a video clip with no audio select Off The maximum recording time for this setting is 35 seconds Note For an explanation on using the buttons on the back of the camera see Using the LCD monitor buttons on page 2 5 Frame your subject in the LCD monitor then press the shutter button to begin recording the video clip The amount of time remaining for recording is displayed at the upper left corner of the LCD monitor REC is displayed in red directly below the remaining seconds to indicate that you are recording You can stop recording a clip at any time by pressing the shutter button again or you can continue recording until recording time runs out Taking Pictures Using the continuous shooting feature You can use the continuous shooting feature to break down a complex motion into photos containing a series of easy to see steps You can also use it to take a number of consecutive pictures and then choose the ones that you like best When the image quality is set to Standard you can take almost two photos per second up to approximately 47 photos When Fine is selected you can take almost one photo per second up to approximately 13 photos When Super Fine is selected you can take one photo per second up to approximately seven photos Note J When using the continuous shooting feature you cannot use the flash or
74. he button at the top right of the LCD monitor repeatedly until Auto Exposure is displayed 4 To make fine exposure adjustments press the LCD monitor buttons next to p to raise or lower the exposure value Aperture priority Aperture priority allows you to select the aperture first so that the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed for the correct exposure Select the aperture priority feature as follows 1 Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 for details 2 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to or and turn on the camera If the dial switch is set to press the MENU ON OFF button on the back of the camera to turn on the LCD monitor 3 Press the button at the top right of the LCD monitor repeatedly until Aperture Priority is displayed 4 To change the aperture value press the left and right arrow icon buttons To adjust the exposure press the buttons next to B at the right side of the LCD monitor Shutter priority Shutter priority allows you to select the shutter speed first so that the camera automatically adjusts the aperture for the correct exposure Select the shutter priority feature as follows 1 Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 for details Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to or and turn on the camera If the dial swi
75. help you manage your images using the LCD monitor Locking and unlocking photos Use the lock feature to protect your photos from being accidentally erased If you try to erase a locked photo a message appears asking you to confirm deletion Locked files are also erased when you format the memory card To lock or unlock selected photos stored on the memory card in your camera follow these steps 1 2 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Press the arrow icon buttons to move the white frame until the appropriate photo is selected To make selecting photos easier you can display either four or nine photos at a time by pressing the Multi button once or twice Multiple photos are displayed and a white frame appears around the selected photo To lock that photo press the Lock button A lock icon appears in the upper left corner of the photo To unlock a locked photo press the Unlock button The lock icon is removed from the upper left corner of the photo 4 To lock or unlock other photos repeat steps 2 and 3 Erasing images You can erase one photo several photos or all of the photos at once using the LCD monitor Erasing individual photos To erase photos saved in your memory card one at a time follow the steps below 1 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera 2 Press the arrow icon buttons to display the photo that you want to erase To make selecting photos easier you
76. hen using the flash or 6 to 50 centimeters when not using the flash Observe the following _I Make sure that the subject is not moving L Hold the camera steady while the image is being captured Make sure that your flash is not set to Center your subject in the LCD monitor When you take photos using the viewfinder center your subject in the cross hairs Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 7 7 8 Your picture is too dark underexposed You may need to use the flash Set the flash to A t or s following the instructions given in Setting the flash on page 4 4 When you use the built in flash make sure that you are within the effective flash range of 50 to 420 centimeters for a wide angle shot and 50 to 340 centimeters for a telephoto shot When the sensitivity is set to standard and you are using the macro feature stay 20 to 50 centimeters away from the subject If you need more light attach a high capacity flash sold separately as a camera accessory to your PhotoPC 3100Z For more details see Selecting the internal or external flash on page 4 18 For instructions on using an external flash see the documentation for the flash You can adjust the exposure to make your photos brighter See Making exposure settings on page 4 11 Use image editing software to adjust the picture s brightness and contrast If you are using the macro feature to take close up photos be sure to prov
77. hoto zoom 2 7 Television connecting to camera 3 9 TIFF file format 4 4 5 13 Time lapse feature 2 15 Timer light 1 2 Tripod socket 1 3 Troubleshooting 7 2 to 7 9 Turning the camera on and off 2 2 U United Kingdom users safety information 7 use of options 3 8 Index Unlocking photos 3 6 Unpacking your camera 1 2 USB cable 5 9 5 11 USB driver installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 5 USB interface connector 1 2 V Video clips erasing 3 8 playing back 3 5 recording 2 13 Viewfinder location 1 2 1 3 using to take pictures 2 6 to 2 9 Viewing slide show 3 3 to 3 4 W WAV file format 5 13 White balance adjusting the setting 4 9 making a custom setting 4 10 when to adjust 4 9 Wide zoom 2 7 Z Zoom buttons 1 3 2 7 2 12 digital 2 12 optical 2 7 Index 9 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 039
78. ickers briefly before firing to reduce the red eye effect in flash photos of people As with the Automatic setting the flash fires automatically whenever it s needed for adequate lighting Forced flash The flash fires with every picture you take Use this setting to compensate for backlighting for example when you are facing the sun Flash off The flash is disabled even when adequate lighting is not available Use this setting for special effects or when using a flash is prohibited Slow synchro The camera s shutter speed slows to enhance the clarity of background details in the photo when taking pictures at dawn or twilight or in places with an illuminated background Making Settings 4 5 Note 1 After turning on the camera and taking a flash photo the flash icon and the green indicator light beside the viewfinder blink until the flash is fully recharged 1 When you use the external flash the internal flash is disabled and the flash button does not work I Slow synchro is only available in the Program or Manual camera modes To change the camera mode see Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 J You can select a leading or trailing slow synchro setting To select a slow synchro setting see Selecting slow synchro timing on page 4 17 J The flash is disabled when taking video clips or using the continuous shooting feature Making camera mode settings 4 6 The PhotoPC 3100Z has three c
79. ide adequate lighting for your subject since the camera s aperture is automatically set to the smallest setting Your picture is too light overexposed If you are using the forced flash setting the flash may be too bright Try setting the flash to the A automatic setting See Setting the flash on page 4 4 You can adjust the exposure manually to make your photos darker For instructions see Making exposure settings on page 4 11 When you use the flash and the macro function together you may find that your pictures come out too light since the flash is close to the subject In this case try setting the flash to amp If you are facing a bright light source you may need to take your picture from a different angle You can adjust the exposure to make your photos brighter See Making exposure settings on page 4 11 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Use image editing software to adjust the picture s brightness and contrast When you use the external flash EPSON recommends setting the camera to Manual camera mode to get the correct exposure Part of your picture is missing Make sure that you are not blocking the lens with your finger the strap clothing or other objects 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 camer
80. ile Converter installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 5 EPSON Photo 4 installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 5 EPSON PhotoQuicker accessing the User s Guide 5 15 installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 5 Erasing all the photos 3 7 audio recordings 3 7 individual photos 3 7 video clips 3 8 Exposure adjusting 4 11 to 4 16 aperture priority 4 15 auto exposure 4 14 manual exposure 4 16 predefined settings 4 13 shutter priority 4 15 External flash attachment 1 2 installing 4 18 selecting 4 18 F File formats JPEG 4 4 5 13 MOV 5 13 TIFF 4 4 5 13 WAV 5 13 Fine image quality setting 4 2 Flash button 1 3 location 1 2 range A 3 Index 3 selecting internal or external 4 18 settings 4 4 to 4 6 Forced flash 4 5 Formatting memory cards 6 3 Full Auto camera mode 4 6 H Hot shoe 1 2 HyPict image quality setting 4 3 I Icons divided brightness metering system 4 17 flash 1 4 image quality 1 4 low battery 1 4 1 6 monochrome 1 4 red eye reduction 1 4 self timer 1 4 sensitivity 1 4 spot metering system 4 17 Image compression settings 4 3 Image quality button 1 3 settings 4 1 to 4 3 Index print 4 24 Indicator lights 1 3 1 4 2 6 2 7 2 10 5 10 Installing Acrobat Reader in Windows 5 3 Acrobat Reader on your Macintosh 5 7 batteries 1 5 CompactFlash Card in camera 1 11 to 1 12 4 Index EP
81. indows computers when connecting the PhotoPC 3100Z are as follows 486 processor or higher USB port TYPE A receptacle At least 48 MB RAM 64 MB when using EPSON PhotoQuicker Hard disk drive with at least 50 MB of free space 170 MB when using EPSON PhotoQuicker VGA monitor with at least 256 color display Using Images on Your Computer 5 1 For Macintosh 5 2 Microsoft Windows 98 pre installed Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 2000 pre installed The Included Software QuickTime 4 1 2 or later The EPSON Camera Software CD ROM that comes with your PhotoPC 3100Z digital camera contains the following EPSON software E The system requirements for Macintosh computers when connecting the PhotoPC 3100Z with a USB cable are as follows Power PC G3 processor or higher Apple Macintosh with built in USB port 48 MB RAM 128 MB when using EPSON PhotoQuicker together with EPSON Photo 4 Hard disk drive with at least 50 MB free space 170 MB when using EPSON PhotoQuicker Monitor with a minimum resolution of 640 x 480 Macintosh OS 8 5 1 to OS 9 1 Panorama Stitcher Light EP requires q Macintosh OS 8 6 to OS 9 1 QuickTime 4 1 2 or later Note The included software cannot be used with the Multiple Users function of Mac OS 9 Using Images on Your Computer PhotoPC 3100Z USB driver Driver necessary to connect your camera to your computer except for Windows 2000 users and Macintosh OS 9 EPSON Photo 4
82. information in each camera to select a photo to be printed You can also JPEG photo it takes By using a printer that is also use the amp print button to specify the number of prints compatible with the PRINT Image Matching from zero to nine prints Follow the steps below system you can achieve printing results that were until now unattainable 1 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Note l PRINT Image Matching information does not change 2 Press the arrow icon buttons to select the photo the image data or the way the image is displayed on a that you want to print computer screen i P To make selecting photos easier you can display either four or nine photos at a time by pressing the Multi button once or twice A white frame appears Note around the selected photo To make these settings see the following sections J You cannot make print settings for video clips 3 Press the amp print button once to specify one print I To print the images in your memory card see the for that photo Press the button again to increase online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s the number of specified prints The number of Guide prints appears witha green background in the left corner of the photo You can specify up to nine prints per photo You can specify zero prints by holding down the print button or by pushing the button when there are nine prints specified
83. information on your I Determining the picture taking range camera s picture taking range and explains how to make image quality and flash control settings and _I Checking the display panel how to use the self timer L Making basic settings Note EPSON is not responsible for any images you may lose LI Taking different kinds of pictures including still while using our products and software Make sure that your pictures and video clips camera is working normally before taking important l l pictures L Making audio recordings Taking Pictures 2 1 Your camera s picture faking and flash range 2 2 The camera should be held at least 50 centimeters away from the subject when composing a shot through the viewfinder unless you are using the macro setting When using the macro setting close up photos can be taken when the camera is 6 to 50 centimeters away from the subject For instructions on using this feature see Using the macro setting to take close ups on page 2 13 The flash has the following effective ranges depending upon the optical zoom ratio and whether or not the macro setting is used Wide minimum zoom 50 420 centimeters Tele maximum zoom 50 340 centimeters Macro 20 50 centimeters The effective flash range varies depending on the sensitivity setting See page A 3 for more details Taking Pictures Turning the camera on and off Before turning the camera on be sure to remove th
84. ions Width 108 mm Height 89 mm Depth 65 mm Weight 358 g without batteries strap lens cover and memory card Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C Non operating 20 to 60 C Humidity Operating 30 to 80 non condensing Non operating 10 to 80 Product type Type CCD Zoom LCD monitor Internal ROM Memory card Digital still AF camera with LCD monitor 1 1 8 inch color area CCD 3 3 megapixels Optical x3 zoom Digital x2 zoom 1 8 inch TFT color LCD monitor approximately 110 K pixels 2 MB program memory only CompactFlash Card Specifications A 1 Recorded image A 2 Data types Image quality modes image size Specifications Alternative formats JPEG image following Exif Ver 2 1 and recorded based on Design rule for camera file system 16 million colors 24 bit Note Exif is a standard format for audio image files Design rule for camera file system is a recording standard for image files These standards have been established by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA TIFF image HyPict 2544 x 1904 pixels HyPict TIFF 2048 x 1536 pixels Super fine 2048 x 1536 pixels Fine 1600 x 1200 pixels Standard 640 x 480 pixels Monochrome macro digital x2 zoom continuous shooting and slow flash Optical Lens Focal length Focus Sensitivity Aperture Shutter Exposure control White balance Viewfinder f 7
85. ke care of and most problems can be solved quickly and easily Maintenance This chapter helps you maintain your camera and Your PhotoPC 31002 requires only basic care Before contains information on the following topics you perform any maintenance on the camera be sure to read the Safety Instructions on page 4 Then _I Handling cleaning and storing the camera follow these guidelines L Cleaning the battery charger Handling the camera _I Solutions for camera and image problems Keep the following points in mind when handling the Note camera See the online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for solutions to software problems _1 To avoid damaging the optics of the camera do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of time L Avoid sudden temperature changes which can cause moisture to form on the camera and options Keep the camera and options in a case or a 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 7 1 Cleaning the camera Keep the following in mind when cleaning the camera E E Use a clean dry cloth to keep the camera free of dust Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners To clean the lens make sure the camera is turned off then blow off any loose dust or dirt Next breathe on the lens and wipe off all moisture with a s
86. ll of these instructions before using the camera and keep them handy for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera and options When using the camera Note the following when using the camera LI To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the cover of the camera or options 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 electric shock do not cover the camera with a blanket or other covering that may give off an electric charge To prevent fire or explosion do not use the camera where flammable or volatile gas is stored Introduction Do not use the camera outdoors during a thunderstorm If the camera or option emits unusual noises odors or smoke cancel the current operation and turn the device off immediately Remove the batteries and or disconnect the AC adapter from the camera then unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet Then contact your EPSON dealer To prevent possible injury do not take flash pictures in close proximity to anyone s eyes Only use the type of power source specified in this User s Guide Do not use damaged or frayed power cords Remove the batteries and or plug from the camera and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the following circumstances
87. luded 16 MB CompactFlash Card holds approximately 56 standard compression photos or 29 low compression photos without audio recordings Super fine Images are captured at 2048 x 1536 pixels These pictures are highly detailed and the included 16 MB CompactFlash Card holds approximately 29 standard compression photos or 15 low compression photos without audio recordings Kk KH HyPict When these icons are shown on the display panel youcan take HyPict or TIFF photos HyPict images are captured at 2544 x 1904 pixels These pictures have even higher detail than super fine images and the included 16 MB CompactFlash Card stores approximately 12 HyPict photos without audio recordings For information on TIFF photos see Taking photos in the TIFF file format on page 4 4 Note 1 The image quality setting is retained when the camera is turned off 1 The number of photos that you can take varies depending on the complexity of the photo and the number and length of audio recording files saved on the memory card 1 For more information on image compression see 11 Making image compression settings on page 4 3 LJ After you take a picture using the HyPict setting the camera takes approximately 18 seconds to process the image 1 HAyPict is not available when using the continuous shooting feature Making image compression seitings With your PhotoPC 3100Z you can set image compression to standa
88. mer Green Blinking Camera is warming up immediately after camera is turned on Camera is auto focussing when shutter button is depressed halfway Camera is taking a video clip Memory card is not installed Lens cap is on Camera is establishing a connection with the computer Files are being transferred to and from the memory card Red Blinking Insufficient space in memory card to take a picture or video clip Low battery power Red On Error Contact your EPSON dealer for servicing 1 Turn the camera upside down with the lens facing you Hold down the battery cover release button 1 and slide the battery cover as shown below Using the Batteries Your PhotoPC 3100Z comes with four AA IEC LR6 alkaline batteries See the following sections for details on installing replacing cleaning storing and disposing of the batteries battery cover Caution release button Do not use manganese batteries IEC R6 Note 1 Do not leave batteries in the camera for a long time without using them See Storing the batteries on page 1 9 for storage instructions LJ You can also use the optional Ni MH rechargeable batteries Model EU 24 For more information on rechargeable batteries see Using Rechargeable Batteries on page 6 4 Installing the batteries Before installing the batteries be sure to read the safety instructions outlined in When using the batteries on page 5
89. n Attaching the strap to your camera _1 Dispose of used batteries according to the Before attaching the strap be sure to read the safety manufacturer s instructions and in compliance instructions outlined in When using the strap on with all applicable laws Contact your local page 5 government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal To attach the strap follow these steps For users in The Netherlands 1 Unscrew the screw sleeve on the triangular Do not dispose of the batteries as ordinary refuse fastener at the end of the strap Then attach the Instead dispose of them as small chemical waste in fastener to the camera by passing it through an accordance with local laws and the following Dutch eyelet on one side of the camera as shown below Government Gazette 45 KCA Marking unscrew sleeve Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd to open Wanneer deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA For users in Germany Do not dispose of batteries as ordinary refuse Instead dispose of them in a recycle box in accordance with local laws Getting Started 1 9 2 Tighten the screw sleeve on the fastener as shown below to close it screw shut to secure 3 After securely closing the fastener turn it so that the screw sleeve is covered by the strap as shown below 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to attach the other end of the strap to the other side of the cam
90. n and setting up the Dial Position Settings B 1 Available Settings in the W Dial Position Button name key for this appendix only aa 5B C D C MENU N aS gO G F E Setting Button Sequence Month day year hour Press A and minutes Press A to change the order of the See page 4 19 date display Press B or C to make setting for current item Press E or F to change item Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary Press G when finished Language Press F See page 4 21 Press E or F to highlight language Press G Camera mode Press B to select Full Auto Program or See page 4 6 Manual Color monochrome Press C to select Color or See page 4 7 Monochrome Basic playback feature 1 Press D then A to turn feature on off B 2 See page 2 10 2 Press G Dial Position Settings Button Sequence Slow synchro timing Press B to select Manual or Program See page 4 17 then press D Press C to select Trailing or Leading Press G External flash Press B to select Manual Press D See page 4 18 Press C to select Ext Flash Press G TIFF HyPict JPEG Press D selection Press E to select JPEG or TIFF then G See page 4 4 Custom white balance Press D then F then D See page 4 10 Press the shutter button then G Format memory card Press E See page 6 3 Press A then D then G TV signal syst
91. n press the INFO button 4 Press the BACK button twice to return to the first screen Selecting a folder in the CompactFlash Card If there is more than one folder on your CompactFlash Card that your PhotoPC 3100Z can access you can change the folder that your camera accesses To change the folder follow these steps 1 Set the dial switch to SEIP then press the POWER button to turn on the camera Press Memory SETUP The name of the folder currently being used appears on the right side of the LCD monitor between the up and down arrow icons Press the up and down arrow icon buttons to change the folder then press the BACK button Playing back video clips The PhotoPC 3100Z allows you to view your video clips in a variety of ways You can play them forward or in reverse in slow motion or one frame at a time in either direction and you can fast forward or rewind them Follow the steps below 1 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Press the MENU CHANGE button then press the VIDEO CLIP button The first frame of the last video clip you took appears on the screen Note When there are no video clips saved on the camera s memory card the VIDEO CLIP button is disabled or the message There is NO video clip is displayed To display frames from four video clips at a time press the Multi button once Multi changes to 1 9 and small thumbnail images of the first frames from the last four
92. n the actual number of remaining photos L1 The number of remaining photos displayed does not include video clips When the memory card is full the number on the display panel reads O zero the red indicator light on the back of the camera blinks and the shutter button does not work Before you can take any more pictures you must erase some or all of the images in the memory card See Erasing images on page 3 7 for instructions If you want to save your photos before erasing them transfer them to your computer using the EPSON Photo 4 or EPSON Auto Downloader software with the PhotoPC 3100Z connected to your computer or insert the memory card into a PC Card slot of a different device y When in the Program and Manual m hs camera modes the exposure value appears at the left side of the display panel and the shutter speed appears at the right when you depress the shutter button halfway rr When the camera s dial switch is set ALE to SETUP SEt is shown on the display panel ae While making an audio recording YLL rEg is shown on the display panel When taking photos using the time DE DE lapse feature Irt is shown on the display panel Taking Pictures 2 3 Using the dial switch The camera s dial switch has six different positions which determine how the camera works This section gives an overview of each dial position Dial positions for taking pictures 2 4 When you want to take pic
93. nformation on external flashes contact your EPSON dealer The following options are available from EPSON for the PhotoPC 3100Z L CompactFlash Card Self timer ten second delay for information contact your EPSON dealer Automatic shut off to save battery power 1 PCMCIA adapter B867041 L1 EPSON Photo 4 software to manage and transfer photos to your computer Introduction m E AC Adapter B867081 B867091 B867101 B867111 B867121 B867131 B867141 B867151 B867161 B867171 for use with a standard electrical outlet Power Pack B81817 B818181 B818182 which includes Ni MH Battery Charger Four Ni MH Rechargeable Batteries Package of four Ni MH Rechargeable Batteries B81811 Note E E The asterisk acts as a substitute for the last digit of the product number which varies by country The PhotoPC 3100Z comes with a 16 MB CompactFlash Card For details on using this option see Using Memory Cards on page 6 1 The AC Adapter model EU 40 and Battery Charger model EU 38 conform to CE marking requirements in accordance with EC Directives 73 23 EEC and 89 336 EEC For United Kingdom users use of options EPSON 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 Introduction 3 Safety Instructions Read a
94. ng support which allows you to achieve enhanced results when printing your photos with a printer that supports the PRINT Image Matching system Built in color LCD monitor for previewing and playing back pictures Built in microphone and speaker for audio recording and playback Macro photo format Optical x3 and seamless digital x2 zoom Introduction 1 Continuous shooting of up to 47 pictures approximately Automatic predefined or manual white balance adjustment Automatic predefined and adjustable exposure settings 2 0 to 2 0 EV in increments of 0 5 or 0 2 Automatic date and time recording for each picture Built in flash with automatic flash forced flash flash off red eye reduction and leading or trailing slow synchro flash for taking pictures at night or in dark places options EPSON File Converter software to convert images and audio recordings stored on your computer to EPSON Photo file format for uploading to your camera Other EPSON software to help you organize your downloads stitch together photos to create panoramas and print your photos DPOF file format support which lets you specify in advance which photos to print and how many prints of each photo to make File formats compatible with both Windows and Macintosh applications 1 Built in hot sync flash shoe for an external flash Options sold separately which can be used for photo shooting in the Manual camera mode For i
95. nstaller Installing EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z software Installing the following software for use with the EPSON PhotoPC 31002 PhotoPC 31002 USB storage driver EPSON Photo 4 EPSON CardMonitor EPSON PhotoQuicker Panorama Stitcher Light EP EPSON File Converter Notice To view video clips taken with the PhotoPC 31002 on your computer QuickTime 4 must be installed To install QuickTime 4 double click the QuickTime Installer icon inside the QuickTime folder Select Folder Note J EPSON AutoDownloader and EPSON CameraStarter are automatically installed when you install EPSON Photo 4 I Be sure to install all the software when installing software for the first time Using Images on Your Computer 95 5 L On the Macintosh OS 9 the USB driver is not After your computer restarts go to the next installed The PhotoPC 3100Z uses the USB section to install QuickTime 4 driver included in Macintosh OS 9 4 To begin installing the software click the Start Installing QuickTime 4 button Follow the on screen instructions QuickTime 4 is necessary for viewing video clips taken with your PhotoPC 3100Z on your computer Follow the steps below to install QuickTime 4 Note for Macintosh OS 8 5 x users Panorama Stitcher Light EP is not available and will not be installed Note 5 After you finish installing the software the If QuickTime 4 1 2 or later is already installed on your following message appears computer skip t
96. nual focus settings when taking pictures using the viewfinder If you want to make focus settings manually when using the macro feature press the OFF button Press the MENU CHANGE button Press the up and down arrow icon buttons to select a manual focus setting You can choose between AF for automatic focus KA for when the subject is about one meter away IKK for when the subject is about three meters away and N for when the subject is more than three meters away Making Settings When using the macro feature you can choose between M1 for when the subject is about 0 2 meters away M2 for when the subject is about 0 5 meters away or AF for automatic focus The smaller the value the closer the subject should be to the camera Adjusting the sensitivity setting Your PhotoPC 3100Z has the following sensitivity settings gt gt gt gt Standard sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100 High sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 Super high sensitivity equivalent to ISO 400 When fo adjust the sensitivity Set the sensitivity to high or super high when taking photos in the following situations _I If the subject is fast moving useful for indoor sports LJ If the subject is far away when using a flash L If itis dark and you are not using a flash useful when flash photography is prohibited EPSON recommends setting the sensitivity to standard gt atall other times as image quality is lower when using highe
97. o continue making settings 4 Place a white sheet in front of the camera lens so Making basic exposure adjustments that it fills the entire LCD monitor pZ Exposure refers to the amount of light the Note camera captures when a photo is taken a ee also use a colored sheet For example to The camera s default exposure setting is AUTO create a sepia hue use a blue sheet To create a blue When AUTO is selected the exposure is adjusted hue use a yellow sheet Experiment with other automatically However you can manually adjust the colors for different effects exposure to change the darkness or brightness of your d To quit without making a custom white balance photos to compensate for certain conditions setting press BACK When to make basic exposure adjustments 5 Press the shutter button to make the new setting l l Increase the exposure setting when To use your custom white balance setting see Changing the white balance setting on page _ You want to make your photos lighter 4 10 _I You are taking pictures of a white object which may tend to look grayish in photos Making exposure settings _I You are taking pictures of an object with a bright The PhotoPC 3100Z allows you to make many levels background such as a chair in front of a sunlit of exposure settings in a variety of ways The window following sections explain how to make predefined exposure settings when in the Program camera mode _I
98. o remove or add a check mark Note Follow the on screen instructions until all the software are installed When you finish installing the last software the following dialog box is displayed J Be sure to install all the software when installing software for the first time LJ EPSON AutoDownloader and EPSON CameraStarter are automatically installed when you install EPSON Photo 4 EPSON Software Setup f Please restart your Windows system before using the installed applications 1 Fora short description of each software see The Click OK then restart your computer Included Software on page 5 2 Note Be sure to restart your computer after you are finished installing software from the Camera Software CD ROM 5 4 Using Images on Your Computer Installing the Software for Macintosh Users Follow the steps in the sections below to install the USB driver and other software on the included PhotoPC 3100Z Camera Software CD ROM Installing EPSON Photo 4 and other software 1 Turn on the computer and insert the included CD in the CD ROM drive 2 Inthe EPSON folder that appears on your computer s desktop double click the icon of your preferred language Note If the EPSON folder does not appear on your desktop double click the EPSON icon on your desktop 3 Double click the Installer icon The following dialog box appears with a list of the software that will be installed I
99. o that your subject is off center without losing focus When you are in the Program or Manual camera mode the shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the display panel on the top of the camera Depress the shutter button completely to take the photo Taking Pictures Hold the camera still until the camera makes a clicking sound Then release the shutter button After the picture is taken it remains displayed on the monitor until the camera finishes processing it After the green indicator light comes on you can take another photo or display or manage your photos See Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera on page 3 1 Using the basic playback feature When you take photos using the LCD monitor you can view the photos that you have already taken using the basic playback feature Using this feature you can view your photos without having to turn the dial switch to the position after taking a photo You can use this feature when the LCD monitor is displaying a preview image or immediately after taking a picture See the appropriate section below Note E E When using the basic playback feature you can use the print button to make print settings See Making Camera Settings on page 4 19 for details on using the print button m You cannot view video clips using the basic playback feature When a preview image is being displayed
100. o the next section to install Acrobat Reader The installation operation is complete 1 Turn on the computer and insert the included CD in the CD ROM drive To use this software you must restart your computer Click the Restart button 2 Inthe EPSON folder that appears on your computer s desktop double click the icon of your preferred language Restart Note If the EPSON folder does not appear on your desktop Click Restart to restart your computer double click the EPSON icon on your desktop Note 3 Double click the QuickTime folder then double Be sure to restart your computer after you finish click the QuickTime Installer icon installing the software 4 Follow the on screen instructions 5 6 Using Images on Your Computer Installing Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is necessary for viewing the online EPSON Digital Camera Software Users Guide Follow the steps below to install Acrobat Reader Note If Acrobat Reader is already installed on your computer skip to the next section to set up EPSON CameraStarter 1 Turn on the computer and insert the included CD in the CD ROM drive 2 Inthe EPSON folder that appears on your computer s desktop double click the English icon Note If the EPSON folder does not appear on your desktop double click the EPSON icon on your desktop 3 Double click the Manual folder 4 Double click the Acrobat Reader folder Then double click the Acrobat Installe
101. oft lint free cloth or lens cleaning tissue If necessary clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth Storing the camera 7 2 If you are not planning to 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 damage to the camera from battery leaks or corrosion L1 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 with excessive dirt or dust U U O wu Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields Problems and Solutions Refer to this list of problems and possible solutions before calling your dealer for help Camera problems The following are problems that you may encounter while using your camera Store the camera in its case Do not store the camera in the following locations Maintenance and Troubleshooting The camera has no power The camera may have shut off automatically To turn the power back on press the POWER button Alternatively you can turn the camera back on by pressing the shutter button or pressing a button on the back of the camera depending on the camera s dial switch position See Turning the camera back on on page 4 20 for more details Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 5 Also make sure
102. ok straight through the viewfinder and center your subject in the cross hairs If you cannot see clearly adjust the diopter by turning the correction dial beside the viewfinder diopter correction dial AO lens Taking Pictures Note 1 Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep it still for a few moments after you press the shutter button J Make sure that you are not blocking the lens with your finger the strap clothing or other objects 1 The visible frame in the viewfinder indicates the approximate area that is captured in the photo Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus The green indicator light beside the viewfinder stops blinking when the lens locks in focus If you wish you can now reposition the camera so that your subject is off center without losing focus atm ey Depress the shutter button fully to take the photo Hold the camera still until the green indicator light beside the viewfinder comes back on or until the camera makes a clicking sound Then release the shutter button After you take a picture the green indicator light blinks This signals that the image has been captured and the camera is processing it When the light stops blinking the image is saved Saved images remain in the memory card even when the camera is turned off the batteries are removed or the memory card is removed from the camera When the indicator light next to the viewfinder
103. or Note You can return to the previous screen by pressing the button next to the arrow displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor This will allow you to continue taking pictures in the top row The bottom section of the previously taken photo displays on the top of the LCD monitor Align this section with the top of the image currently displayed on the LCD monitor so the images overlap and take the picture The left side of the previously taken photo displays on the right of the LCD monitor Align this section with the right side of the image currently displayed on the LCD monitor so the images overlap and take the picture If you press the upper right button where the number and left arrow are displayed the previously taken photo is displayed If you press the Delete button at this screen the photo will be deleted If you press the upper right number where the number and right arrow are displayed you return to the preview image When you are finished taking photos in the bottom row press the Finish button If you want to view the photos you just took you can display them on the LCD monitor For information on displaying photos on the LCD monitor see Viewing Images Using the LCD Monitor on page 3 1 Making Audio Recordings for Photos Your PhotoPC 3100Z has a built in microphone that can record messages to attach to your images You can make audio recordings up to ten seconds long immediately af
104. or enhanced printing results resolution An indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels See pixel thumbnails Small representations of images Glossary TIFF A file format for storing color and grayscale images in files with little or no data compression TIFF files made with the PhotoPC 3100Z receive no data compression Saving data in the TIFF format results in files that are larger and have finer image quality than image files with greater data compression such as JPEG and other format files See JPEG 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 Index A AC adapter connector 1 2 specifications A 6 using 6 5 to 6 6 Accessory lens 6 6 Acrobat Reader installing in Windows 5 3 installing on your Macintosh 5 7 Activating the shutter 2 6 2 10 Alkaline batteries 1 2 Aperture priority 4 15 Attaching the strap 1 9 Audio recordings 2 3 2 19 to 2 22 3 7 6 2 Auto exposure 4 14 Automatic flash 4 5 Automatic shut off feature 4 20 5 9 AV connector 1 2 B Basic playback feature 2 10 to 2 12 Batteries checking 1 6 disposing of 1 9 handling 1 7 installing 1 5 low battery icon
105. ordings and video clips that you Software User s Guide have taken are automatically named in the order in which they were saved to the memory card For example EOsnOO1 2 is the name of the twelfth photo that was saved Photo files use the JPG or TIFF extension audio recording files use the WAV extension and video clip files use the MOV 1 Connect the camera to your computer or insert the memory card into the PC Card slot in your computer or other device Note For instructions on connecting your camera see CARRION Connecting the camera to your computer on page 3 Double click a file to view its thumbnail image 5 9 To insert the memory card into your computer see Inserting a memory card into your computer on page 4 Copy the images to the desired folder on your 6 2 To insert the memory card into a different device hard drive see the documentation for that device Using Images on Your Computer 5 13 Viewing the Software User s Guides on Your Computer For information on using the included software you can view the following user s guides on your computer EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide EPSON PhotoQuicker User s Guide See the sections below to view these manuals Accessing the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide Follow the steps below to view the online digital camera software manual For Windows 1 5 14 Turn on the computer and insert the included Pho
106. os are printed After you select which photos you want to print you can make the following settings _1 The number of prints for each selected photo 1 Whether to print an index of the selected photos 4 22 Making Settings Settings for the number of prints and for index prints are saved in a Digital Print Order Format DPOF file on the camera s memory card You can apply these settings when using a printer or printing application that supports the DPOF standard Also in some countries you will find print shops that support this standard and can print according to the settings in your DPOF file Using the DPOF file to relay these settings to your printer printing application or print shop helps make printing quick and easy Brightness settings Sharpness settings These brightness and sharpness settings are recorded in each image file as PRINT Image Matching information This information can be used by printers that support the PRINT Image Matching system for enhanced printing results PRINT Image Matching is a new standard that Selecting images and specifying the number of allows digital cameras to record special prints information about the photos it takes and relay that information seamlessly to a printer When the camera s dial switch is set to the position compatible with this standard Your PhotoPC you can use the print button on the back of the 3100Z records this special
107. ot pull or tighten the strap too much when wearing it this can cause serious injury Keep the strap away from children When using the batteries Note the following when using and batteries E Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using the batteries Do not use manganese batteries IEC R6 Do not charge primary non rechargeable batteries To avoid fire or electric shock do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way Only use EPSON Ni MH batteries according to the directions in this manual Introduction 5 Be aware of electrical shock hazard Do not handle the batteries with wet hands or use them near water Do not expose the batteries to water or high humidity Keep batteries away from heat sources Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or short circuit batteries Do not place the batteries near to or into fire or water To protect against short circuiting do not remove the outside sleeves of the batteries Do not insert objects into any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short circuit components Prevent the batteries from coming into contact with metal objects which could short circuit the batteries such as coins or keys Do not insert batteries into wall outlets or other power sources such as car cigarette lighter sockets Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly to a battery Introduction If battery acid gets into y
108. our 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 Safety information for United Kingdom users W Warning This appliance must be earthed Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage Important The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The blue wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter N The brown wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug marked with the letter L If damage occurs to the plug replace the cord set or consult a qualified electrician Replace fuses only with a fuse of the correct size and rating Warnings Cautions and Notes W Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information and useful tips for the operation of your camera and options Introduction 7 8 Introduction Chapter Geiting Started This chapter helps you to set up your PhotoPC 3100Z and covers the following topics U U U
109. posure manual exposure aperture priority and shutter priority _1 Manual focus features _I Spot and divided brightness metering systems _I Auto custom or fixed white balance Changing the camera mode To change the camera mode follow these steps 1 Set the dial switch to SEIU and turn on the camera The current camera mode is displayed at the right side of the LCD monitor below the date and time settings 2 Press the LCD monitor button next to the current camera mode to change the setting Changing the color monochrome setting You can take both color and monochrome photos using the PhotoPC 3100Z To select color or monochrome follow the steps below Note I The file size is the same for both color and monochrome photos L When taking photos with Monochrome selected the EW icon is shown on the camera s display panel 1 Set the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera 2 The current setting is displayed at the right side of the LCD monitor Press the LCD monitor button next to the current setting to toggle between Color and Monochrome Making Settings 4 7 Making manual focus settings 4 When in the Manual camera mode you can make focus settings manually Follow these steps 1 Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to and turn on the camera Note You cannot make ma
110. r PhotoPC 3100Z to a Windows in the online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s or Macintosh computer using the included USB cable Guide included on your CD ROM Before connecting your camera make sure that the To connect the camera follow the steps below USB driver is installed in your computer except for Windows 2000 and Macintosh OS 9 For installation 1 Turn on your computer instructions see Installing the Software for Windows Users on page 5 3 or Installing the Software for Macintosh Users on page 5 5 2 Plugthecable connector into the USB port on your computer or USB hub Note 1 Make sure the camera s batteries have enough power before connecting the camera to your computer If the PhotoPC 3100Z turns off automatically while connected because of low battery power your computer rots see Le i computer may function improperly EPSON highly recommends using the optional AC adapter whenever you connect the camera to your computer USB cable L1 When the camera is connected to the computer you Caution cannot use the buttons on the camera and the camera s Be sure to use the USB cable that comes with automatic power save feature is disabled your camera to avoid damaging the camera s interface connector J Although you can connect the USB cable at any time EPSON recommends connecting it in the manner described below to secure the connection Using Images on Your Computer 5 9 3 Open the
111. r disconnect the AC adapter Then follow the steps below 1 If your AC adapter has a separate AC power cable push the cable connector firmly into the AC o gt Be 2 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera Camera Options and Accessories 6 5 3 Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the camera Using the Lens Adapter The lens adapter allows you to mount an accessory lens onto the camera lens You can mount a 49 mm diameter lens sold separately To mount the accessory lens screw the lens adapter onto the camera lens then screw the accessory lens onto it Li 4 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet Caution J Place the camera and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged sy Note for French speaking users ND lens adapter Placez l appareil photographique et ses options pr s d une prise de courant o la prise peut tre d branch e facilement accessory lens Note 1 Avoid electrical outlets that are controlled by I Use the LCD monitor to take photos when an accessory wall switches or automatic timers Also avoid lens is attached outlets on the same circuit as large appliances l that can cause fluctuations in line voltage 1 Do not attach an accessory lens directly to the camera Always use the lens adapter 6 6 Camera Options and Accessories Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The PhotoPC 3100Z is easy to ta
112. r icon 5 Follow the on screen instructions After you finish installation go to the next section to set up EPSON CameraStarter Setting Up EPSON CameraStarter EPSON CameraStarter provides a convenient way to launch EPSON AutoDownloader and EPSON PhotoQuicker so that you can transfer files from your memory card to a computer print your images or do both in one session You can set up EPSON CameraStarter to open automatically when you connect your camera to your computer or when you insert the card into a PC Card slot To make these settings follow the steps below Note J You must use the memory card with your PhotoPC 3100Z before inserting it into a PC Card slot if you want EPSON CameraStarter to open automatically L1 To start CameraStarter automatically when a memory card is inserted CardMonitor must be installed For instructions on installing CardMonitor see Installing the Software for Windows Users on page 5 3 or Installing the Software for Macintosh Users on page 5 5 Using Images on Your Computer 5 7 Start EPSON CameraStarter as described below In Windows Click Start point to Programs then to EPSON Camera and then to ESPON Photo 4 then click EPSON Camerastarter On a Macintosh Double click the EPSON Photo 4 folder then double click the EPSON CamerasStarter icon The EPSON CameraStarter dialog box appears Click the Settings button To make EPSON CameraStarter open automatically
113. r sensitivity settings How to adjust the sensitivity Follow the steps below to change the sensitivity 1 Make sure that Program or Manudlis selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 2 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to or and turn on the camera If the dial switch is set to press the MENU ON OFF button on the back of the camera to turn on the LCD monitor 3 Inthe Program camera mode press the ISO button to toggle between standard high and super high sensitivity In the Manual camera mode press the MENU CHANGE button Then press the ISO button to toggle between standard high or super high sensitivity Note The selected sensitivity setting is displayed under ISO on the LCD monitor Adjusting the white balance setting The PhotoPC 3100Z has three white balance settings that are accessible when the Program or Manual camera mode is selected one of which is a custom setting that you can make yourself When fo adjust the white balance Your camera s white balance default setting is AUTO When AUTO is selected the camera adjusts the white balance automatically At certain times you may want to manually adjust the white balance setting so that the colors in your images appear more realistic Making Settings 4 9 For example make FIX the white balance setting when taking pictures at dusk to increase the reddish color tones in your images However keep
114. rd or low The default setting is standard Photos taken at the low image compression setting take up more memory than those taken at the standard setting This means you can take fewer pictures at the low setting For more information about the number of pictures you can take at these settings see Making basic image quality adjustments on page 4 2 Note Image compression settings only apply to images with the Standard Fine or Super fine image quality settings To make the compression setting follow these steps 1 Remove the lens cap turn on the camera and set the dial switch to Fy jp 2 Press the Shot SETUP button 3 Press the second button from the top on the right of the LCD monitor and select either std compression or Low compression Making Settings 4 3 4 Press the Back button Taking photos in the TIFF file format 4 4 In addition to the four basic image quality settings your PhotoPC 3100Z allows you to take uncompressed images in the TIFF file format These images are captured at 2048 x 1536 and offer the highest image quality but have a much larger file size and take longer to process The included 16 MB CompactFlash Card stores approximately one TIFF photo To take TIFF photos follow these steps Note J To take a TIFF photo you must use a CompactFlash Card that has at least 9 1 MB of memory available d The continuous shooting feature is disabled when taking TIFF photos 1
115. s 0 0 0 Storme the batterie Soeria tea EEan nes Disposing of the batteries petting Up Your Cameras 2itason4 ude dota EEEE Attaching the strap to your camera 1 9 Attaching the lens cap to your camera 1 10 Installing and removing a CompactFlash CAEN 5s Sos TEE hia es aes Gua eats 1 11 Turning on your camera for the first time 1 12 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Cena Ready ass nein ss min Parnes ne eaauned 2 1 Your camera s picture taking and flash TAN COs sawed rena E na Gage ns pats 2 2 Turning the camera on and off 2 2 Using the display panel cso sh o Gey easaumres 2 3 Usine the dial swile ierre se TEE 2 4 Making basic settings cei tsdukes ot cee oe 2 5 Using the LCD monitor buttons 2 5 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder 2 6 Using the optical zoom feature 2 7 Using the sell timer sss cvorna eee ded awew ed 2 8 Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor 2 9 Using the basic playback feature 2 10 Using the digital zoom 00005 2 12 Using the macro setting to take close ups 2 13 iii Taking Multiple Exposures 00 2 13 Chapter 4 Making Settings Recording vid o ch ps 205 644 4u2 sade awees 2 13 Using the continuous shooting feature 2 15 Making Image Capture Settings 4 1 Using the time lapse feature 2 1
116. s such as the date and time the the settings language the LCD monitor s brightness level the speaker volume level the beep and shutter sounds and the automatic shut off time Adjusting the image quality The PhotoPC 3100Z has four basic image quality settings You can also take high quality uncompressed TIFF images L Settings that affect the way your pictures are printed Making Settings 4 1 Making basic image quality adjustments 4 2 While your PhotoPC 3100Z s dial switch is set to or a you can cycle through the image quality settings by pressing the image quality button on the top of the camera The currently selected image quality setting is displayed on the display panel You can toggle freely between these settings and take and save pictures with various quality settings on the same CompactFlash Card The CompactFlash Card s image capacity will vary accordingly Fine Super fine default setting KKKH HyPict or TIFF file format Standard Making Settings The image quality settings are as follows x KKK Standard Images are captured at 640 x 480 pixels and the included 16 MB CompactFlash Card holds approximately 199 standard compression photos or 122 low compression photos without audio recordings Images are less detailed than those taken using other settings Fine Images are captured at 1600 x 1200 pixels These pictures have moderate detail and the inc
117. see Transferring Images to Your Computer on page 5 12 Formatting memory cards The included CompactFlash Card is formatted prior to shipment Only format a memory card when you want to erase all the data on the card or when a message on the LCD monitor instructs you to do so To format a memory card follow these steps Caution When you format a memory card all the data on the card is erased including any locked images Make sure the memory card is inserted in the camera See Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card on page 1 11 Turn on the camera turn the dial switch to EIP then press Memory SETUP Note If no memory card is installed in the camera the Memory SETUP button is unavailable Press MEMORY CARD FORMAT to format the memory card A confirmation message appears Press the Yes button to format the card Press No to cancel the operation Note If any photos in the memory card are locked a message is displayed informing you that the photos will be erased if you reformat the card Press Yes to format the card Press No to cancel Press the Back button Camera Options and Accessories 6 3 Using Rechargeable Batteries You can use Ni MH rechargeable batteries Model EU 24 with your PhotoPC 3100Z instead of the included four AA IEC LR6 alkaline batteries The rechargeable batteries help you save time and money that you might otherwise spend buying replacement alkaline batteries
118. st some of the camera s settings or you may need to brush up on your photography techniques Try the suggestions listed below The picture on the computer screen and or printout differs in quality from the image displayed on the LCD monitor The PhotoPC 3100Z captures images in 24 bit color 16 million colors Your pictures will not be displayed at 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 the image on the LCD monitor and computer screen are different check the gamma correction and color correction settings Try a different combination of these settings If your pictures look better on the computer screen or LCD than when you print them out you may need to upgrade your printer EPSON color ink jet printers provide excellent image quality Your picture is blurry or out of focus Make sure that your subject is within the camera s effective range While the sensitivity is set to standard make sure that you are at least 50 centimeters away from the subject when taking a picture without the flash When you use the built in flash make sure that you are within the effective flash range of 50 to 420 centimeters for a wide angle shot and 50 to 340 centimeters for a telephoto shot When using the macro feature you can position the camera 20 to 50 centimeters away from the subject w
119. stalled automatically when you install the EPSON PhotoQuicker software Follow the steps below to view the manual For Windows Click Start point to Programs then to EPSON PhotoQuicker and then click EPSON PhotoQuicker3 0 User s Guide For Macintosh Double click the EPSON PhotoQuicker3 0 folder on your hard drive then double click the EPSON PhotoQuicker User s Manual icon Using Images on Your Computer 5 15 5 16 Using Images on Your Computer Chapter 6 Camera Options and Accessories This chapter describes how to use the options that are available from EPSON to expand the memory and flexibility of your PhotoPC 3100Z Using Memory Cards The PhotoPC 3100Z has 2 MB of internal memory The following topics are included in this chapter which is primarily used to store optional software programs It also comes with a 16 MB CompactFlash L Using CompactFlash memory cards Memory Card to store photos _I Using the PCMCIA adapter Note A memory card must be installed in your PhotoPC 3100Z LI Using rechargeable batteries before you can take pictures One has been installed in the camera prior to shipment To install a memory card see O Using the AC adapter Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card on page J Using the lens adapter oe Camera Options and Accessories 6 1 The following table shows the approximate photo Inserting a memory card into your computer storage capacity of the 16 MB Comp
120. stops blinking the camera is ready to take another picture Using the optical zoom feature You can capture a smaller portion of the subject at a higher magnification using the optical x3 zoom feature Using the optical zoom Your PhotoPC 3100Z s optical zoom feature allows you to increase the magnification of your images by as much as three times To use the optical zoom feature press the W and T buttons on the back of the camera under the dial switch To zoom out press the W button To zoom in press the T button You can use the optical zoom feature at any time when taking photos zoom in telephoto ZOOM Out wide Taking Pictures 2 7 When using the zoom feature in the or dial position the following zoom indicator appears at the top of the LCD monitor Hooo A yellow slider indicates the current zoom status moving to the right when you zoom in on your subject and to the left when you zoom out yellow slider Note The PhotoPC 3100Z also has a digital zoom feature that allows you to enlarge the image up to six times the original size when used together with the optical zoom For more information on the digital zoom feature see Using the digital zoom on page 2 12 Using the self timer 2 8 Turning on the self timer creates a 10 second c delay between the time you press the shutter button and the moment the image is captured allowing you include yourself in photographs The
121. tch is set to press the MENU ON OFF button on the back of the camera to turn on the LCD monitor Press the button at the top right of the LCD monitor repeatedly until Shutter Priority is displayed To change the shutter speed press the left and right arrow icon buttons To adjust the exposure press the buttons next to B at the right side of the LCD monitor 4 15 Making Settings Manual exposure Manual exposure allows you to manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture to set the exposure Make the manual exposure setting as follows Note You cannot make manual exposure settings when taking pictures with the viewfinder 1 Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 for details 2 Remove the lens cap turn on the camera and set the dial switch to 3 Press the button at the top right of the LCD monitor repeatedly until Manual Exposure is displayed 4 To adjust the aperture press the left and right arrow icon buttons To adjust the shutter speed press the up and down arrow icon buttons Making Settings Changing the metering system Your camera uses the divided brightness metering system by default When in the Manual camera mode you can switch freely between the divided brightness and spot metering systems Note When taking photos using the portrait exposure setting the camera automatically uses the spot metering system
122. te Press the 1 9 button to display nine photos at a time 1 9 changes to 1 1 Press the arrow icon buttons to select a photo with the white frame Hold the button down to move through the photos quickly When the frame reaches the first or last photo in the current group the previous or next group of photos is displayed To display only the currently selected photo press the 1 1 button 1 1 changes to Multi Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera Magnifying photos You can view a magnified version of the photos saved in your camera on the LCD monitor Follow the steps below 1 Ze Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera To enlarge the view of the currently displayed photo press the T button on the back of the camera under the dial switch SS RSS i gt S A number appears at the top center of the LCD monitor and an icon appears in the top left corner of the LCD monitor that indicates the portion of the photo which is currently displayed Z Press the T button to magnify the image Hold down the T button to continue magnifying the photo You can magnify the photo until the number at the top center of the LCD monitor reaches x3 0 Press the W button to decrease the level of magnification 3 Scroll the screen up down right or left using the arrow icon buttons You can scroll quickly through the screen by holding down any one of the arrow icon buttons
123. telephones Disconnecting the camera from your computer After you are finished using the camera with the computer be sure to disconnect the camera properly Follow the steps in the appropriate section below Caution Be sure to follow these steps when disconnecting the camera Doing otherwise may damage the camera or memory card and could cause your computer to function improperly Disconnecting the camera in Windows Me and 98 1 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The My Computer window appears 2 Right click the Removable Disk icon then click Eject Note If there is more than one Removable Disk icon be sure to right click the icon corresponding with the PhotoPC 3100Z To check this you can use the icon s Properties dialog box See your Windows documentation for details 3 Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera Disconnecting the camera in Windows 2000 1 Double click the eject icon in the task bar e721 PM the eject icon The Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears Note You can also right click the eject icon in the task bar then click Unplug or eject hardware to display the Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box 2 Click the Stop button The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears 3 Select USB Mass Storage Device then click the OK button 4 A confirmation message appears Click OK Note If the Problem Ejecting USB Mass Storage Device window appears click
124. ter taking photos using the LCD monitor You can also make recordings for photos that were taken previously Note 1 To play back audio recordings using your camera see Audio playback using the built in speaker on page 2 21 _ You can also play back audio recordings from your computer using EPSON Photo 4 See the online EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for instructions L1 To erase audio recordings see Erasing audio recordings on page 3 7 Taking Pictures 2 19 Recording audio immediately after taking Photos To make audio recordings immediately after taking photos you must first make a few settings Follow these steps I 2 20 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera Press the Shot SETUP button on the back of the camera Note For an explanation on using the buttons on the back of the camera see Using the LCD monitor buttons on page 2 5 Press the Confirmation button to select On Turn the dial switch to Note 1 To make recordings while using the time lapse feature turn the dial switch to press the MODE CHANGE button twice then press the SOUND button to select On See Using the time lapse feature on page 2 15 for more information Taking Pictures J You cannot make recordings when taking pictures using the viewfinder Frame your subject in the LCD monitor and take a picture The captured image is displayed on the LCD
125. the OK button and redo the operation from step 1 5 Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera Note You canalso disconnect the camera by clicking the eject icon on the task bar once then clicking Stop USB Mass storage Device and clicking OK Using Images on Your Computer 5 11 Disconnecting the camera from a Macintosh 1 On the desktop move the EPSON_DSC icon into the Trash 2 Remove the USB cable or turn off the camera Transferring Images to Your Computer The EPSON software that came with your PhotoPC 3100Z allows you to transfer image and audio recording files taken with your camera to your computer s hard drive in a convenient and organized way You can also copy files to your computer directly from your memory card drive To transfer images the camera s memory card must be accessible in one of the following ways L The camera must be properly connected to your computer s USB port and the CompactFlash memory card must be inserted in the camera _1_ The memory card must be properly inserted into a PC Card slot in your computer _1 The memory card must be properly inserted into a PC Card slot in your printer card reader or other device that is connected to your computer Using Images on Your Computer For instructions on transferring images to your computer see the following sections Using EPSON digital camera software You can use the following software included with your PhotoPC 3100Z to
126. the clock using the LCD monitor 1 After you finish making the language settings in the previous section a screen appears with the month setting highlighted in red To change the order of the date display press the top button on the right side of the LCD monitor You can make the following settings M D Y for month day year D M Y for day month year and Y M D for year month day 2 To adjust the value of the highlighted item use the up and down arrow icon buttons To change which item is highlighted use the right and left arrow icon buttons 3 After setting the correct time and date save the settings by pressing the BACK button You are now ready to take pictures using your PhotoPC 3100Z Proceed to Chapter 2 Taking Pictures for simple step by step instructions If you need to change the date and time settings see Setting the time and date on page 4 19 After taking photos you can transfer the images to your computer using EPSON Photo 4 and EPSON AutoDownloader See Chapter 5 Using Images on Your Computer Getting Started 1 13 1 14 Getting Started Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Using the PhotoPC 3100Z to take pictures is similar to using a traditional point and shoot camera This chapter explains the procedures for taking photos with the camera and covers the following topics Getting Ready This section prepares you to take pictures with your PhotoPC 3100Z It includes
127. the white balance set to AUTO when taking pictures under white light to avoid a green tone in your images If you are an experienced user and you want to make your own custom white balance settings see Making a custom white balance setting on page 4 10 Changing the white balance setting 4 10 Follow these steps to change the white balance setting 1 Make sure that the Program or Manual camera mode is selected To change the camera mode setting see Making camera mode settings on page 4 6 2 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to or and turn on the camera If you set the dial switch to press the MENU ON OFF button on the back of the camera to turn on the LCD monitor Making Settings 3 Inthe Program camera mode press the W B button to toggle between AUTO FIX and CUSTOM In the Manual camera mode press the Menu Change button Then press the W B button to toggle between AUTO FIX and CUSTOM and press BACK to save your setting Note The selected white balance setting is shown beneath W B on the LCD monitor Making a custom white balance setting Follow the steps below to create your own white balance setting Note A custom white balance setting remains saved when the camera is turned off 1 Remove the lens cap turn the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera 2 Press the Shot SETUP button 3 Press the New W B button A confirmation message is displayed Press Yes t
128. tion message appears To erase the old recording and make a new one press Yes Press No to cancel recording 5 To stop recording before ten seconds is up press the Stop button Press the BACK button twice to exit Audio playback using the built in speaker You can play back the audio files recorded for photos and video clips using the built in speaker Follow these steps 1 2 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Press the arrow icon buttons to select an image that has an audio recording associated with it These images have a microphone icon displayed in the upper left corner Press the MENU CHANGE button then press the SOUND button Press the Sound Play button to play back the recording Press the Sound Stop button to cancel playback Press the BACK button twice to return to the first screen Taking Pictures 2 21 Note To adjust the speaker volume see Adjusting the speaker volume on page 4 21 2 22 Taking Pictures Chapter 3 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera This chapter explains how to view photos on your camera s LCD monitor or a television set It also includes explanations for locking and erasing photos and for displaying photo information using the controls on your camera Viewing Images Using the LCD Monitor When your camera s dial switch is in the position you can use the camera s LCD monitor to view your photos and video clips in
129. toPC 3100Z Camera Software CD into the CD ROM drive If a dialog box prompts you to select a language click the appropriate language then click gt Using Images on Your Computer The EPSON Installation Program dialog box appears Select View PDF Manual then click gt Note Ifthe EPSON Installation Program dialog box does not appear double click the My Computer icon Click the CD ROM icon then select Open from the File menu Then double click Setup exe Follow the on screen instructions to view the manual Note If Acrobat Reader is not installed in your computer or an out of date version is installed the on screen instructions will guide you through installation of a current version of Acrobat Reader For Macintosh 1 Turn on the computer and insert the included PhotoPC 3100Z Camera Software CD into the CD ROM drive In the EPSON folder that appears on your computer s desktop double click the English icon Note If the EPSON folder does not appear on your desktop double click the EPSON icon on your desktop 2 Double click the Manual folder Note If Acrobat Reader is not yet installed on your system double click the Acrobat Reader folder then double click the Reader installer icon to install Adobe Acrobat 3 Double click the EPSON Software User s Guide podf to view the manual Accessing the EPSON PhotoQuicker User s Guide The online EPSON PhotoQuicker User s Guide is in
130. tures turn the dial switch so that one of the red icons on the top of the dial is selected The three red dial positions are described below i For taking multiple exposures including video clips See Taking Multiple Exposures SETUP on page 2 13 for details a For using the LCD monitor to take pictures and make audio recordings See Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor on page 2 9 for details gt For using the viewfinder to take pictures See Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder on page 2 6 for details Taking Pictures Other dial positions To perform other camera operations turn the dial switch so that one of the following icons is selected For playing back and managing photos audio recordings and video clips See Chapter 3 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera for details For connecting the camera to your computer and making print settings See Connecting the camera to your computer on page 5 9 and Making Print Settings on page 4 22 for details For viewing information and setting up the camera See Chapter 4 Making Settings for details Making basic settings The three small buttons on the top of the camera allow you to easily make some basic settings You can use these buttons when the dial switch is set to one of the red icons The buttons are described below Changes the image quality setting See Adjusting the image quality on
131. u can use the self timer when taking photos using the continuous shooting feature The camera takes up to approximately 47 pictures in sequence beginning ten seconds after you press the shutter button To turn the LCD monitor when you want continuous shooting on see Using the continuous to take pictures using digital zoom feature or when shooting feature on page 2 15 taking close ups Note J You can turn the LCD monitor s text display on and off by pressing the MENU ON OFF button J You can make audio recordings when taking pictures using the LCD monitor See Making Audio Recordings for Photos on page 2 19 I You can use the basic playback feature when the dial switch is set to See Using the basic playback feature on page 2 10 Follow these steps to take pictures using the LCD monitor 1 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to then turn on the camera You will see a live preview displayed on the LCD monitor Center the subject of your photo in the monitor Taking Pictures 2 9 2 10 Note 1 Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep it still for a few moments after you press the shutter button J Make sure that you are not blocking the lens with your finger the strap clothing or other objects Hold the shutter button halfway down to lock the auto focus A small green circle appears in the upper right corner of the monitor If you wish you can now reposition the camera s
132. u make in the dial position remain when you use the time lapse feature To change these settings turn the dial switch to and make the appropriate settings before using the time lapse feature You cannot take TIFF files when using the time lapse feature Secure the camera on a flat surface or tripod Remove the lens cap turn the dial switch to and turn on the camera Press the MODE CHANGE button until INTERVAL is displayed at the top of the LCD monitor The hours minutes and seconds appear in the center of the screen with the seconds highlighted Press the up and down arrow icon buttons to change the value of the highlighted time unit To highlight a different time unit press the left and right arrow icon buttons If you wish to quickly select either the longest or the shortest available interval you can toggle between 24 hours and the shortest available interval by pressing the Max Min button Taking Pictures Note The shortest available interval varies depending on the current image quality shutter speed audio recording and flash settings Once you have set the desired interval frame the subject in the LCD monitor and press the shutter button to begin taking photos Note 1 The camera may turn off automatically after you take the first picture It automatically turns back on to take pictures at the specified time L When using the self timer feature the camera takes a photo ten seconds after
133. uous shooting feature or take video clips the flash is disabled The lens is still protruding even though the camera is turned off The camera may have shut off automatically If the lens is protruding when the shut off feature turns off the camera the lens does not retract To retract the lens press the POWER button once to turn the camera back on then again to turn the camera off The batteries may be low Use the optional AC adapter or replace the batteries with new or recharged batteries then turn the camera on and off again The lens retracts Nothing appears on the LCD monitor when the camera s dial switch is set to a or Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 5 Also make sure that you are using appropriate batteries and that they are charged See Replacing the batteries on page 1 6 The camera may have shut off automatically Press the POWER button to turn the camera back on Alternatively you can turn the camera back on by pressing the shutter button or an LCD monitor button depending on your camera s dial switch position See Turning the camera back on on page 4 20 for more details Note The LCD monitor shuts off automatically when you use EPSON Photo 4 The image on the LCD monitor is too dark or is not visible at all Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor following the instructions in Setting the LCD monitor s
134. upon the dial switch position and the screen displayed W Warning The speaker uses a magnet Keep important magnetic objects such as credit cards and floppy disks away from the speaker EPSON shall not be held liable for any damages or lost information Bottom view iipod mount battery cover battery cover release button Top view shutter button image quality button see page 4 1 flash button see page 4 4 dial switch see page 2 4 self timer button see page 2 8 POWER button see page 2 2 Getting Started 1 3 Display panel sensitivity eae see page 4 8 flash see page 4 4 white balance see page 4 9 red eye reduction see page 4 4 low battery icon see page 1 6 self timer see page 2 8 monochrome see page 4 7 exposure see page 4 11 number of pictures remaining or see page 2 3 aperture see page 4 15 or shutter soeed The shutter soeed is disolayed when the shutter button is depressed halfway and the camera is in Program or Manual mode 1 4 Getting Started Indicator lights The camera has one red and one green indicator light beside the viewfinder They turn on or blink to guide you through the picture taking process or to indicate the camera status See the following chart for details Green On Camera is warmed up and ready for shooting Auto focus is locked when shutter button is depressed halfway Camera is taking picture using self ti
135. when using the stitch assist feature Taking Pictures 2 17 2 18 The right side of the previously taken photo displays on the left of the LCD monitor Align this section with the left side of the image currently displayed on the LCD monitor so the images overlap and then take the photo If you press the upper right button where the number and left arrow are displayed the previously taken photo is displayed If you press the Delete button at this screen the photo will be deleted If you press the upper right number where the number and right arrow are displayed you return to the preview image To add more pictures repeat step 4 Press the Finish button when you are done adding pictures Taking Pictures Taking two rows of overlapping photos To take two rows of overlapping photos start by taking a photo of the upper left part of the image To take subsequent photos in the top row turn the camera to the right before taking each photo After you finish taking photos in the top row take the first photo of the bottom row directly below the last photo of the top row Then turn the camera to the left to take the remaining photos of the bottom row 1 gt 2 gt 3 gt 4 8 lt 7 6 5 Follow steps 1 to 4 from Taking one row of overlapping photos on page 2 17 After you finish taking photos in the top row press the button below the arrow displayed in the lower left corner of the LCD monit
136. you press an LCD monitor button and make a shutter sound whenever you take a picture only make a shutter sound when you take a picture or never make a sound You can also set the camera to beep when using the self timer if Beep is set to Always Follow these steps to change the sound setting Note To adjust the volume of the built in speaker see the previous section 1 Set the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera 2 Press the Camera SETUP button 3 Press the button below Beep to select Always shutter or Never Then press the BACK button to return to the previous screen Selecting the signal system and language In order to view your photos and video clips on a television you need to choose either the NTSC or PAL signal system to meet your local television broadcasting standards You can also choose English Japanese French German Italian Portuguese or Spanish and Chinese in some areas as the language used to display camera information on the LCD monitor To select the signal system and language follow the steps below 1 Set the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera 2 Press the button Making Settings 4 21 3 Press the arrow icon buttons to move the cursor to the language of your choice 4 Press the TV button to select NISC or PAL 5 Press the BACK button to save your selection Making Print Settings Youcan use your PhotoPC 3100Z to make settings that determine how your phot
137. you press the shutter button then continues taking photos at the specified time lapse interval To turn off the time lapse feature press the POWER button while im appears on the camera s display panel Using the stitch assist feature Taking one row of overlapping photos You can use the PhotoPC 3100Z s stitch assist feature To take one row of overlapping photos take a photo to help take a series of overlapping pictures that can of the left part of the image first then turn the camera be easily combined into a panorama image with the to the right to take subsequent photos EPSON Panorama Boutique Light EP included on your CD ROM Follow the steps below This feature allows you to take one or two rows of 1 gt 72 3 74 overlapping photos an example of two rows of overlapping photos 1 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to a and turn on the camera 2 Press the MODE CHANGE button until STITCHING appears at the top of the LCD monitor The procedure for taking one level of overlapping pictures is different from the procedure for taking two levels of overlapping pictures 3 Take a picture Immediately after taking the picture the photo Note displays briefly on the screen for confirmation _ You cannot use the stitching feature with HyPict or During this time you can erase the photo by TIFF files pressing the Delete button 1 For best results EPSON recommends using a tripod

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