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1. s Guide PhotoPC poz User Where to Find Information This User s Guide Provides detailed information to help you set up and use your EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z the Print Mark program and the optional products available from EPSON Also contains information on troubleshooting EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide Provides information on installing and using the EPSON Photo 3 software which allows you to download photos from your camera to your computer and to manage your photos Also includes instructions for the other software utilities included on the software CD ROM such as EPSON File Converter which prepares photos to be uploaded to your camera and EPSON Photo Print2 which helps you print your photos Online Help Provides detailed information and instructions for using the EPSON Photo 3 and EPSON Auto Downloader software that works with your PhotoPC 3000Z Online help is automatically installed when you install EPSON Photo 3 See the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for details on accessing online help Color Guide included on the software CD ROM in some locations Explains the basics of color imaging and shows you how to get the most from your PhotoPC 3000Z and other EPSON products See Viewing the Color Guide on page 2 18 of this User s Guide for information on accessing the Color Guide EPSON PhotoP o7 COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA rrinted on Recycled Paper User s Gui
2. Remove the lens cap turn on the camera and set the dial switch to 4 14 Making Settings 3 Press the button at the top right of the LCD monitor L Aperture repeatedly until Manual Exposure is displayed O Sensitivity 4 To adjust the aperture press the left and right arrow 1 White balance icon buttons To adjust the shutter speed press the up and down arrow icon buttons Fixed settings When using the Manual camera mode the fixed settings feature allows you to make certain settings for a photo and then save them Once they are saved you can use them again when taking subsequent pictures This helps you achieve similar photographic results under similar conditions without having to remake the settings Note d This feature is only available in the Manual camera mode when Fixed Settings is selected d The fixed settings feature is unavailable when taking pictures using the viewfinder or when using an external flash Once you have enabled the fixed settings feature you can save the following settings 1 Shutter speed Making Settings 4 15 Enabling the fixed settings feature Follow these steps to enable the fixed settings feature 1 Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 5 for details Turn the camera s dial switch to the SETUE position and press the Shot SETUP button Press the FixSet button to select On Then pre
3. 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 3000Z For more details see Selecting the internal or external flash on page 4 19 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 10 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 provide 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 10 When you use the flash and the macro function together you may find that your pictures come out too light
4. 4 22 O Optical specifications A 3 Optical zoom 2 7 Options 2 to 3 6 6 AC adapter 6 4 to 6 6 A 6 PCMCIA adapter 6 2 A 6 P PAL 4 22 Panoramas 2 12 PCMCIA adapter 2 specifications A 6 using 6 2 Photographs See Pictures Photo information 3 1 3 5 Photo processing time A 4 Physical dimensions A 1 Picture counter 2 3 Pictures close ups 2 11 copying 6 3 erasing 3 7 to 3 8 locking 3 9 memory storage capacity 4 2 printing using the Print Mark program 5 1 to 5 8 problems 7 7 to 7 10 processing time A 4 recorded image specifications A 2 shooting range 2 2 taking using the LCD monitor 2 9 to 2 10 taking using the viewfinder 2 6 to 2 7 unlocking 3 9 Playing back audio recordings on a television 3 11 with the built in speaker 2 18 4 Index Playing back photos multiple photos at once 3 1 to 3 2 on the LCD monitor 3 1 to 3 5 using a projector 3 13 using a television 3 11 using the magnification feature 3 2 when taking photos with the LCD monitor 2 10 Playing back video clips 3 6 Power specifications A 4 Printing pictures using the Print Mark program 5 1 to 5 8 Print Mark changing the DPOF file 5 6 confirming the DPOF file 5 6 deleting the DPOF file 5 7 DPOF file 5 1 making the DPOF file 5 2 messages 5 7 to 5 8 printing an index of photos 5 4 to 5 6 printing photos in a standard layout 5 2 to 5 4 Problems camera 7 3 to 7 7 picture 7 7 to 7 10 Program camera mode 4
5. A digital image is composed of pixels arranged ina rectangular array with a certain height and width Each pixel may consist of one or more bits of information representing the brightness of the image at that point ink jet printer A printer that transfers ink onto paper by 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 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 resolution An indication of how finely an image is resolved into pixels See pixel thumbnails Small representations of images TIFF A file format for storing color and grayscale images in files with little or no data compression TIFF files made with the PhotoPC 3000Z receive no data compression Saving data in the TIFF format re
6. Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Using the PhotoPC 3000Z 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 m m m m u Determining the picture taking range Checking the display panel Making basic settings Taking different kinds of pictures including still pictures and video clips Making audio recordings Getting tips from the online Color Guide Getting Ready This section prepares you to take pictures with your PhotoPC 3000Z It includes information on your camera s picture taking range and explains how to make image quality and flash control settings and how to use the self timer Note EPSON is not responsible for any images you may lose while using our products and software Make sure that your camera is working normally before taking important pictures Taking Pictures 2 1 Your camera s picture taking and flash range 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 11 The flash has the following effective ranges depending up
7. If your camera is not operating properly and you cannot solve the problem using the troubleshooting information contained in this guide contact customer support services for assistance To help us assist you more quickly please provide the following information Serial number of your camera see the label on the bottom of the camera Camera model Brand and model of your computer EPSON Photo 3 software version click About on the Setup menu Operating system and version you are using for example Windows 95 or Mac OS Software applications that you normally use with your camera and their version numbers Note EPSON recommends making back ups of your images before sending your camera for repairs EPSON is not responsible for any lost images For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users If you purchased your product in the UK or the Republic of Ireland EPSON UK LTD provides a range of customer services and technical support Support via the World Wide Web Dm For information on the latest EPSON products software drivers on line user guides and answers to frequently asked questions http www epson co uk Contacting Customer Support B 1 11 To email EPSON Technical Support http www epson co uk support email Q Fora full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services http www epson co uk support Support via telephone Our Customer and Warranty Support teams can be conta
8. To install a memory card see Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card on page 1 13 The camera s memory card may be full Check the picture counter on the display panel If itreads 0 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 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 3 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 The camera takes too long to take a picture You may be pressing the shutter button all the way down at 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
9. fictive Gases tests lera dete tat aT aE 1 2 Using the Batteries 0 sA aa hae a eee ee 1 5 Charging the batteries 0 0004 1 6 Installing the batteries 0004 1 7 Replacing the batteries 000 1 8 Cleaning the batteries 0 00004 1 9 Storing the batteries 0008 1 10 Disposing of the batteries 04 1 11 Setting Up Your Camera 0 000000000 1 11 Attaching the strap to your camera 1 11 Attaching the lens cap to your camera 1 12 Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card osecao hades tees ee das 1 13 Setting the language 2 0 00 eee eee 1 14 Setting the date and time 4 1 15 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Getting Ready eis htt e se etd daha anace aleve nab ee eee 2 1 Your camera s picture taking and flash TANDE 2 rad hae La NEE EE ee aca dieasae 2 2 Turning the camera on and off 2 2 Using the display panel 000 0 2 3 Using the dial switch 000 2 4 Making basic settings 000 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 self timer 0 0 000 2 8 iii Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor 2 9 Using the basic playba
10. since the flash is close to the subject In this case try setting the flash to 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 10 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 7 8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 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 camera 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 20 to set the clock using the LCD monitor You can also set the clock using your computer For instructions see the 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 realis
11. 1 2 button 1 3 range A 3 selecting internal or external 4 19 settings 4 4 Forced flash 4 5 Formatting memory cards 6 4 Full Auto camera mode 4 6 H Hot shoe 1 2 HyPict image quality setting 4 3 I Icons divided brightness metering system 4 18 flash 1 4 image quality 1 4 low battery 1 4 1 8 monochrome 1 4 red eye reduction 1 4 self timer 1 4 sensitivity 1 4 spot metering system 4 18 Image quality button 1 3 settings 4 1 to 4 3 Indication exposure 1 4 pictures remaining 1 4 shutter speed 1 4 Indicator lights 1 3 1 4 2 6 2 7 2 10 Installing batteries 1 7 CompactFlash Card in camera 1 13 to 1 14 lens cap 1 12 Interface connector 1 2 specifications A 4 Internal flash 4 19 L Languages 1 14 4 22 LCD monitor 1 3 4 21 LCD monitor buttons 1 3 names 2 5 using 2 5 Lens 1 2 accessory 6 6 adapter 6 6 Lens adapter 1 2 6 6 lens adapter 6 6 Lens cap 1 12 Lights indicator 1 3 1 4 2 6 2 7 2 10 timer 1 2 2 8 Index Lock battery cover 1 3 Locking photos 3 9 Low battery icon 1 4 M Macro feature 2 11 Maintenance 7 1 to 7 2 Manual camera mode 4 6 4 9 Manual exposure 4 15 Manual focus settings 4 7 Memory card See CompactFlash Card MENU ON OFF button 1 3 2 9 4 1 4 9 4 14 C 4 Metering system settings 4 17 Microphone 1 3 Monochrome color setting 4 7 Multi photo playback 3 1 to 3 2 N Ni MH rechargeable batteries 2 1 2 NTSC
12. 6 4 9 Projector connecting to the camera 3 13 R Rechargeable batteries 2 1 2 Recording audio for existing photos 2 17 immediately after taking photos 2 16 Red eye reduction 4 5 Removing CompactFlash Card from camera 1 14 Replacing batteries 1 8 Rotating pictures for slide show 3 4 S Safety information for UK users 7 Safety instructions when using strap 5 when using the camera 3 to 4 when using the charger and batteries 5 to 7 Self timer 2 8 button 1 3 light 1 2 Sensitivity setting 4 8 to 4 9 Setting indicators aperture 1 4 checking the display panel 2 3 white balance 1 4 Index 5 Settings automatic shut off feature 4 21 available in Full Auto camera mode 4 6 available in Manual camera mode 4 6 4 9 available in Program camera mode 4 6 4 9 beep and shutter sound 4 22 color monochrome 4 7 custom white balance 4 10 date and time 1 15 exposure 4 10 to 4 15 flash 4 4 image quality 4 1 to 4 3 internal or external flash 4 19 language 1 14 4 22 LCD monitor brightness 4 21 manual focus 4 7 metering system 4 17 predefined exposure 4 12 to 4 13 sensitivity 4 8 to 4 9 signal system 4 22 speaker volume 4 22 time and date 4 20 white balance 4 9 to 4 10 Shut off feature 4 21 Shutter button location 1 2 1 3 using 2 6 2 10 Shutter sound 2 7 2 10 4 22 Signal system 4 22 Slide show 3 2 to 3 5 Slow synchro selecting the timing 4 18 using 4 5 Speaker
13. 7 Press D 2 Press A twice Erase current photo See page 3 7 Press E then press A View multiple images See page 3 1 Press F as many times as necessary See page 3 5 2 When finished press G twice Play back video clip 1 Press G then press D See page 3 6 2 Press B or C to choose clip 3 Press A to play clip 4 When finished press G three times Erase video clip 1 Press G then press D See page 3 9 2 Press B or C to choose clip 3 Press D then A to erase clip 4 When finished press G twice Make audio recording for 1 Press G then E existing photo 2 Press B or C to choose photo See page 2 17 3 Press A to begin recording and G to stop 4 When finished press G twice Play audio recording 1 Press G then E See page 2 18 2 Press B or C to choose photo 3 Press D to play recording 4 When finished press G twice Delete audio recording 1 Press G then E See page 3 9 2 Press B or C to choose photo 3 Press E then A 4 When finished press G twice View slide show 1 Press G then F See page 3 2 2 Press C to start slide show Dial Position Settings C 3 Available Settings in the E Dial Position DODO sO G F E Note B C D Button name key for this appendix only To make settings in this dial position you must first press the MENU ON OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor When finished making s
14. B867111 B867121 B867141 B867151 for use with a standard electrical outlet LC Power Pack B81817 which includes Ni MH Battery Charger Four Ni MH Rechargeable Batteries 1 Package of four Ni MH Rechargeable Batteries B8181 1 Note d The asterisk acts as a substitute for the last digit of the product number which varies by country Introduction LY The PhotoPC 3000Z comes with a Power Pack described above and a 16 MB CompactFlash Card d 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 Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using the camera and keep this guide 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 a 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 o
15. Cards in your area contact your EPSON dealer Inserting a memory card into your computer You can insert a memory card into any computer equipped with a Type II PCMCIA memory card slot This allows you to copy photos directly from your memory card to your computer to copy programs from your computer to your camera or to erase programs from your memory card Follow these steps 1 Ifnecessary remove the memory card from the camera See Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card on page 1 13 Insert the memory card all the way into the optional adapter as shown below BR memory card 6 2 Camera Options and Accessories 3 Insert the adapter into your computer s Type II PCMCIA slot To copy photos from a memory card to your computer see the instruction in the next section Copying photos directly to a computer To copy photos and video clips directly from your memory card to your computer follow these steps Note a Macintosh users must enable the PC Exchange extension software to access files on memory cards See your Macintosh documentation for more information You can also access the photos on your memory card using the included EPSON Photo 3 software For instructions see the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide Insert the memory card into your computer See Inserting a memory card into your computer on page 6 2 for details For photos find and double clic
16. 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 Program button to toggle between Normal Sports Portrait or Landscape Making advanced exposure adjustments 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 Manual Exposure or Fixed Settings 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 1 750 seconds You can specify an aperture of F2 F2 3 F2 8 F4 0 F5 6 or F8 0 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 5 Making Settings 4 13 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
17. 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 when using the flash or 6 to 50 centimeters when not using the flash Observe the following 1 Make sure that the subject is not moving 1 Hold the camera steady while the image is being captured 1 Make sure that your flash is not set to KN d 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 Your picture is too dark underexposed You may need to use the flash Set the flash to 1 or 8 following the instructions given in
18. 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 SETl 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 the instructions in this section to set the time and date 1 Set the dial switch to JETU and turn on the camera 2 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 3 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 4 After setting the correct time and date save the settings by pressing BACK Note LY You must reset the time if the camera is unplugged and the batteries are removed for more than one hour 1 You canalso set the time and date using your computer See the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for details 4 20 Making Settings Using the automatic shut off feature
19. 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 ten seconds thirty seconds one minute three minutes or five minutes This feature is only enabled when using batteries to power the camera Note If the camera is connected to a computer with a serial cable the power automatically turns off when the camera is idle for one minute Changing the setting To change the automatic shut off interval follow these steps 1 Set the dial switch to SETUP and turn on the camera 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 10 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 3 minutes 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 SETUF 7 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 SETli and turn on the camera 2 Press the Camera SETUP button 3 Press the arrow icon buttons to increase or decrease the brightness
20. and fax numbers below BBS 852 2827 4244 Phone 632 813 6552 Fax 632 813 6545 Technical Support Hotline BBS 632 814 0595 You can also contact our technical staff at the following telephone and fax numbers Phone 852 2585 4399 Fax 852 2827 4383 Contacting Customer Support B 5 B 6 Contacting Customer Support Appendix C Dial Position Settings The PhotoPC 3000Z has six dial positions This appendix shows the available settings in each dial position Dial switch positions For taking multiple exposures i For taking photos using the LCD monitor For taking photos using the viewfinder For playing back and managing photos A1 For using EPSON Photo 3 Auto Downloader Photo Print2 and Print Mark software SET p For viewing information and setting up the camera Display panel sensitivity image quality flash white balance f red eye reduction low battery icon self timer monochrome number of pictures remaining exposure P or shutter speed or aperture When in the Program or Manual camera mode and shutter is pressed halfway Image quality settings not available for video clips ern kkk kkkH x 5 Standard Fine Super fine HyPict or TIFF Cannot be selected when using the continuous shooting feature Flash settings c 4g O 4 KN Red eye reduction Automatic Forced off Slow synchro 1 When using the the cont
21. attached or display photo information 1 Erasing photos and video clips 1 Preventing images from being erased Displaying one four or nine photos at once 1 Viewing photo information The PhotoPC 3000Z s monitor can display one four or nine photos at a time To change the number of photos displayed 1 Viewing images on your computer television follow these steps or projector 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 Viewing and Managing Your Images 3 1 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 white 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 an 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 Magnifying photos You can view a magnified version of the photos saved in your camera on the LCD monitor Follow the steps below Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera To magni
22. button to select TIFF Note Selecting JPEG allows you to take photos using the HyPict image quality setting instead of the TIFF file format Making Settings 4 3 4 Turn the camera s dial switch to or then press Turn on the camera and press the button on the top of the the image quality button on the top of the camera camera to cycle through the flash settings The settings until H appears on the display panel appear on the display panel as shown below 5 Press the shutter button to take a TIFF photo Note Ag Automatic default setting After you take a TIFF photo the camera takes approximately 32 seconds to process the image 1 Red eye reduction Setting the flash T g fi 4 Forced flash The flash has the following effective ranges depending upon the optical zoom ratio and whether or not the macro 2 i x Flash off setting is used Wide minimum zoom 50 420 centimeters s Slow synchro g Program and Manual modes only Tele maximum zoom 50 340 centimeters Macro 20 50 centimeters The flash settings are as follows The effective flash range varies depending on the sensitivity Automatic setting see page A 3 for details AZ The flash fires automatically whenever more lighting is needed 4 4 Making Settings Red eye reduction The flash flickers briefly before firing to reduce the red eye effect in flash photos of people As with the Automatic setting the flash f
23. card buttons 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 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 battery cover tripod mount 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 image quality see K age 4 1 see page 4 8 pag flash see page 4 4 white balance see page 4 9 red eye reduction see page 4 4 low battery icon see page 1 8 self timer see page 2 8 monochrome see page 4 7 exposure see page 4 10 number of pictures remaining or see page 2 3 aperture see page 4 14 or shutter speed When the shutter button is depressed halfway and the camera is in Program or Manual mode 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
24. even higher detail than super fine images and the included 16 MB CompactFlash Card stores approximately 12 HyPict photos or 25 HyPict panoramic photos without audio recordings For information on TIFF photos see the next section Note d The image quality setting is retained when the camera is turned off d 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 After you take a picture using the HyPict setting the camera takes approximately 14 seconds to process the image d HAyPict is not available when using the continuous shooting feature Taking photos in the TIFF file format In addition to the four basic image quality settings your PhotoPC 3000Z 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 or three TIFF panoramic photos To take TIFF photos follow these steps Note d 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 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
25. file 1 Set the dial switch to 44 then turn on the camera 2 Press the PrintMark button The Print Mark main menu is displayed 3 Press the New settings button Note If a previous DPOF file exists a message appears to confirm that you want to delete it Press Done to continue or Cancel to quit 4 Press the Standard button to select a one per sheet layout 5 Press the Select Image button The saved photos appear 6 Press the right and left arrow icon buttons to select a photo that you wish to print with the white frame The number displayed at the bottom of the LCD monitor is the image s frame number 5 2 Using Print Mark to Print Photos 10 Note O Print Mark can handle a maximum of 1 000 photos on each memory card If the card contains more than 1000 photos the program cannot access the photos in excess of the limit 1 You can enlarge the preview of the selected photo by pressing the magnification icon button at the top left of the LCD monitor Press the BACK button to return to the normal selection screen Press the up and down arrow icon buttons to specify the number of copies of the selected photo to print You can specify up to 99 copies When you specify a value other than 00 a check mark appears on the selected photo The value 00 implies no selection Repeat steps 6 and 7 to select other photos and specify the number of copies Press the BACK button A message appears confirming
26. 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 camera CL Settings that directly affect the quality of the photos that you take with your camera such as sensitivity white balance exposure image quality flash 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 monitor and allows you to access some of the settings menus 1 General camera settings that do not affect the quality of images such as the date and time the language the LCD monitor s brightness level the speaker volume Adjusting the image quality level the beep and shutter sounds and the automatic The PhotoPC 3000Z has four basic image quality settings shut off time It also allows you to take high quality uncompressed TIFF images Making Settings 4 1 Making basic image quality adjustments While your PhotoPC 3000Z s dial switch is set to or git you can cycle through the image quality settings by pressing the image quality button x on the top of the camera The currently selected image quality setting is displayed on t
27. gives an overview of each dial position Dial positions for taking pictures Ay When you want to take pictures 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 SETUP 5 For taking multiple exposures including video z clips See Taking Multiple Exposures on page 2 12 for details For using the LCD monitor to take photos and make audio recordings See Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor on page 2 9 for details amp For using the viewfinder to take pictures See Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder on page 2 6 for details Other dial positions To perform other camera operations turn the dial switch so six different positions which that one of the following icons is selected For playing back and managing photos audio recordings and video clips See Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Images for details For using Print Mark EPSON Photo 3 and other software See Chapter 5 Using Print Mark to Print Photos and the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for details For viewing information and setting up the camera See Making Camera Settings on page 4 20 for details 2 4 Taking Pictures Making basic settings The three small buttons on top of the camera allow you to easily make some basic settings You can use these buttons when the one of the red icons on top of the
28. is step by step instructions taken If you need to change the date and time settings see Setting Follow the steps below to set the clock using the LCD the time and date on page 4 20 monitor After taking photos you can transfer the images to your Note computer in the following ways If you connect the PhotoPC 3000Z to your computer and access EPSON Photo 3 when the camera s clock is not set the camera s date and time is automatically set to match your computer s date and time settings For instructions on connecting the camera to the computer and accessing EPSON Photo 3 see the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide m 1 After you finish making the language settings in the previous section a screen appears with the month setting highlighted in red 2 Press the Month buttons to increase or decrease the number until the month is correct 3 Press the arrow icon buttons to move to the next item then make adjustments as described in the previous step Connect your camera to your computer with a USB or serial cable and use the EPSON Photo 3 or EPSON Auto Downloader software For software installation instructions see the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide Insert your memory card into your computer s memory card slot directly or using a PCMCIA adapter To use the memory card see Inserting a memory card into your computer on page 6 2 Getting Started 1 15 1 16 Getting Started
29. memory and flexibility of your PhotoPC 3000Z Using Memory Cards The PhotoPC 3000Z comes with 2 MB of internal memory installed which is primarily used to store optional software The following topics are included in this chapter programs It also comes with a 16 MB CompactFlash 1 Using CompactFlash memory cards Memory Card to store photos 1 Using the PCMCIA adapter Note A memory card must be installed in your PhotoPC 3000Z L Using the AC adapter before you can take pictures One has been installed in the camera prior to shipment To install a memory card see L Using the lens adapter Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card on page 1 13 Camera Options and Accessories 6 1 The following table shows the approximate photo storage capacity of the 16 MB CompactFlash Card using various image quality settings Image Quality Setting Photo Storage Capacity Standard 155 photos Fine 31 photos Super fine 15 photos HyPict 12 photos Tiff 1 photos m Note 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 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 on that card may decrease For information about the availability of CompactFlash
30. the LCD monitor with automatic shut off set to 30 seconds Playing back photos Approx 200 min A 4 Specifications 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 76x 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 ECFA 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 A 5 Optional PCMCIA Adapter Interface PCMCIA PC Card ATA Card slot type Type II Physical Dimensions Width 54 0 mm Height 85 6 mm Depth 5 0 mm Optional AC Adapter Model EU 40 Input AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Output DC 7 0 V 2 0 A Power consumption Physical Dimensions Width Height Depth Weight Max 0 4 A 19 W 43 mm 31 mm 104 mm Approx 210 g Without AC power cord A 6 Specifications Appendix B Contacting Customer Support
31. the back of the camera to turn on the LCD monitor Press the button at the top right of the LCD monitor repeatedly until Auto Exposure is displayed To make fine exposure adjustments press the LCD monitor buttons next to f 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 5 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 camera to turn on the LCD monitor Press the button at the top right of the LCD monitor repeatedly until Aperture Priority is displayed To change the aperture value press the left and right arrow icon buttons To adjust the exposure press the buttons next to PE at the right side of the LCD monitor 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 5 for details
32. the camera status See the following chart for details Light Indication Green On Camera is warmed up and ready for shooting Auto focus is locked when shutter button is pressed halfway Camera is taking picture using self timer Green Blinking Camera is warming up immediately after camera is turned on Camera is auto focussing when shutter button is pressed halfway Camera is taking a video clip Memory card is not installed Lens cap is on Red Blinking Insufficient space in memory card to take a picture or video clip Low battery Red On Error Contact your EPSON dealer for servicing 1 4 Getting Started Using the Batteries Your PhotoPC 3000Z comes with four Ni MH rechargeable g batteries Model EU 24 and the Ni MH Battery Charger Model EU 38 While you can use four AA IEC LR6 alkaline batteries not included the rechargeable batteries help you save time and money that you might otherwise oO spend buying replacement alkaline batteries 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 Li Use the batteries regularly so that they continue to charge wel
33. to format the memory card Note If no memory card is installed in the camera the MEMORY CARD FORMAT button is unavailable 4 A confirmation message appears Press the Yes button to format the card Press No to cancel the operation Note Ifany 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 5 Press the Back button Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter B8671 allows you to connect your PhotoPC 3000Z 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 6 4 Camera Options and Accessories em Note If your AC adapter has a separate AC power cable push d The asterisks are substitutes for the respective digits of the cable connector firmly into the AC inlet the product number which varies by country LY Read the AC adapter s documentation before using this product W Warning T Only use the included AC adapter that is designed for the PhotoPC 3000Z Using another adapter could cause fire electrical shock or injury 2 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera LY Do not use the AC power
34. transformer To protect against short circuiting do not remove the outside sleeves of the batteries Never disassemble or modify the charger Do not attempt to service the charger yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug your equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions If the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered your equipment if your equipment has been exposed to rain or water if your equipment has been dropped or damaged if your equipment is operating abnormally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Adjust only those controls described in your product documentation Do not insert batteries into the charger backwards as they may explode leak overheat or cause personal injury 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 6 Introduction Unplug the charger after four hours of charging whether the batteries are fully charged or not 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 To prevent fire or electrical shock do not cover the charger with a blanket or other covering t
35. use the continuos 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 14 The flash does not work Make sure that your flash is not set to Ss 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 Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 7 Also make sure that you are using appropriate batteries and that they are charged See Replacing the batteries on page 1 8 and Charging the batteries on page 1 6 Note When you use the continuous 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 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Nothing appears on the LCD monitor when the camera s The image on the LCD monitor is too
36. wish you can now reposition the camera so 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 Hold the camera still until the camera makes a clicking sound Then release the shutter button Taking Pictures 2 9 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 Viewing Note For an explanation on using the buttons on the back of the camera see Using the LCD monitor buttons on page 2 5 and Managing Your Images on page 3 1 3 Press the Confirmation button to select On Using the basic playback feature 4 Turn the dial switch to and take a picture 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 When you take photos using the LCD monitor you can view 5 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 To use the basic playback feature you must first make some sett
37. Card on page 1 13 Your memory card may be full Check the picture counter on the display panel If it reads 0 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 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 7 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Picture problems If you are not satisfied with the pictures that you get from your PhotoPC 3000Z you may need to adjust 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 3000Z 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
38. LCD monitor 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 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 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera 2 Press the Select Image button 3 Press the Delete All button to erase all of the photos at once 4 A confirmation message appears Press Yes to erase all of the photos Press No to cancel Viewing and Managing Your Images 3 7 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 9 Erasing select
39. Position C 5 When using the Program camera mode C 5 When using the Manual camera mode C 5 Glossary Index vi Introduction Your EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z isa 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 pictures 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 3000Z The PhotoPC 3000Z comes with everything you need to get started including EPSON Photo 3 software that lets you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer s hard disk You can then edit enhance or organize your pictures or insert them into your documents For instructions on using and installing EPSON Photo 3 see the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide PhotoPC 3000Z Features The PhotoPC 3000Z has the following features L 3 3 megapixel CCD L 24 bit color image capture LY High resolution up to 2544 x 1904 pixels equivalent to 4 8 megapixels using HyPict LY Built in color LCD monitor for previewing and playing back pictures Q Built in microphone and speaker for audio recording and playback Macro and panorama photo for
40. Press F to change the sensitivity setting Metering system See page 4 17 Press G 2 Press D to select spot or divided brightness metering system Predefined exposure setting See page 4 12 Press G to select Normal Sports Portrait or Landscape White balance See page 4 9 Press G then press E to select Auto Fix or Custom Sensitivity See page 4 8 Press G then press F to change the sensitivity setting Dial Position Settings C 5 C 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 browser Web browser An application which allows users to view HTML documents default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on reset or initialized Also known as a factory setting Design rule for camera file system Recording standard for image files Established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association JEIDA Exif2 1 Standard format for audio image files Established by the Japan Electronic Industry Development Association JEIDA exposure The amount of light the camera captures when a photo is taken image Data representing a two dimensional scene
41. 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 ten seconds to 24 hours 2 14 Taking Pictures Note a The settings that you make in the dial position remain when you use the time lapse feature To make 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 a and turn on the camera Push the Mode Change button until CONTINUOUS is displayed at the top of the LCD monitor A red frame appears around the p
42. about any document or file that you can create on your computer You can also manage the pictures saved on the camera s memory card using your computer To use your camera in conjunction with your computer first install EPSON Photo 3 then connect the camera to the computer See the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for details It contains information on the following topics 1 Installing EPSON Photo 3 and EPSON Photo File Converter Connecting the PhotoPC 3000Z to your computer Transferring pictures to your computer Erasing pictures from the camera s memory card Using pictures in your documents Uploading image files to the camera s memory card Cooododo O Uploading programs to the camera Note When the PhotoPC 3000Z is connected to your computer with a cable it turns off automatically after one minute of inactivity To turn the camera back on press the POWER button d After connecting the PhotoP C 3000Z to your computer the camera s dial switch must be set to 4 before you start EPSON Photo 3 The LCD monitor displays a photo then automatically shuts off to save battery power 3 10 Viewing and Managing Your Images 3 Connect the AV cable to the AV OUT port on the Viewing Pictures on a Television ance E 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 ca
43. adjusting volume 4 22 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 18 Standard image quality setting 4 2 Storage capacity CompactFlash Card 6 1 Storing the batteries 1 10 the camera 7 2 Strap 1 2 attaching 1 11 eyelet 1 3 Super fine image quality setting 4 2 6 Index T Taking panoramas 2 12 Taking pictures continuously 2 14 using self timer 2 8 using the digital zoom feature 2 11 using the macro feature 2 11 using the optical zoom feature 2 7 using time lapse function 2 14 Taking pictures with the LCD monitor 2 9 to 2 10 Taking pictures with the viewfinder 2 6 to 2 7 Telephoto zoom 2 7 Television connecting to camera 3 11 TIFF file format photos 4 3 Time and date setting 4 20 Time lapse function 2 14 Timer light 1 2 Tripod socket 1 3 Troubleshooting 7 3 to 7 10 U United Kingdom users safety information 7 use of options 3 Unlocking photos 3 9 Unpacking your camera 1 2 V Video clips erasing 3 10 playing back 3 6 recording 2 12 Viewfinder 1 2 1 3 using to take pictures 2 6 to 2 8 Viewing slide show 3 2 to 3 3 WwW White balance adjusting the setting 4 9 to 4 10 making a custom setting 4 10 when to adjust 4 9 Wide zoom 2 7 Z Zoom buttons 1 3 2 7 digital 2 11 optical 2 7 Index 8 Index EPSON C
44. ages to attach to your images You can make audio recordings up to ten seconds long immediately after taking photos using the LCD monitor You can also make recordings for photos that were taken previously Note a To play back audio recordings using your camera see Audio playback using the built in speaker on page 2 18 You can also play back audio recordings from your computer using EPSON Photo 3 See the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for instructions To erase audio recordings see Erasing audio recordings on page 3 9 Recording audio immediately after taking photos To make audio recordings immediately after taking photos you must first make a few settings Follow these steps Note You cannot make audio recordings when taking photos using the viewfinder Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to SETUF 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 m press the Mode Change button twice then press the Sound button to select On See Using the time lapse feature on page 2 14 for more information d You cannot make recordings when taking pictures using the viewf
45. agnification of your images Follow the steps below 1 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to and turn on the camera 2 Press the LCD monitor button next to x1 A yellow frame appears around the previewed image x1 is replaced by x2 and DIGITAL ZOOM is displayed briefly at the center of the monitor 3 Ifyou want to use the digital zoom feature when taking a video clip turn the dial switch to a If you want to use the digital zoom feature together with the continuous shooting feature or the time lapse feature turn the dial switch to at then push the Mode Change button until CONTINUOUS or INTERVAL for time lapse is displayed at the top of the LCD monitor 4 Frame your subject in the LCD monitor and take a picture Using the macro setting to take close ups of subjects 6 to 50 centimeters away from the camera v The macro feature allows you to take pictures 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 1 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to and turn on the camera 2 Press the Normal Frame button once A green frame appears around the previewed image and MACRO is displayed briefly at the center of the monitor Taking Pictures 2 11 If you want to use the continuous shooting feature or the time lapse feature tog
46. ake focus settings manually when using the macro feature or taking panoramas press the button next to Normal Frame until MACRO or PANORAMA appears in the center of the LCD monitor Press the Menu Change button Making Settings 4 7 Press the up and down arrow icon buttons to select a manual focus setting You can choose between AF for automatic focus EX for when the subject is about one meter away for when the subject is about three meters away and KN for when the subject is more than three meters away 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 3000Z has the following sensitivity settings gt D gt Standard sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100 High sensitivity equivalent to ISO 200 Super high sensitivity equivalent to ISO 400 When to adjust the sensitivity Set the sensitivity to high or super high when taking photos in the following situations m m If the subject is fast moving useful for indoor sports If the subject is far away when using a flash If it is dark and you are not using a flash useful when flash photography is prohibited EPSON recommends setting the sensitivity to standard gt at all other times as image quality i
47. an external flash is displayed at the right side of the LCD monitor 5 Press the button next to this setting to choose between Leading and Trailing 6 Press BACK to return to the previous screen 4 18 Making Settings Selecting the internal or external flash The PhotoPC 3000Z 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 3000Z Slide the flash into the hot shoe and make sure that the connection is secure 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 of the PhotoPC 3000Z 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 Follow the steps below to specify an internal or external connecting them flash Note 1 Make sure that the camera is in the Manual camera When using the external flash the internal flash setting is mode To change the camera mode setting see disabled and the button does not work Making camera mode settings on page 4 5 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 5 Making Settings 4 19 2 Set the dial switch to SEIU and turn on the camera 3
48. arne aia a AA E E ERRA A 4 CompactFlash Card 0 0 0 0 eee eee eee eee A 5 Optional PCMCIA Adapter 000005 A 6 Optional AC Adapter nananana araen uneren A 6 Appendix B Contacting Customer Support Appendix C Dial Position Settings For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Useisiin 4st SAGae tebe tana seas B 1 Support via the World Wide Web B 1 Support via telephone 0000 B 2 Pre Sales Enquiry Desk 000 B 2 For Australia Users 0 0 00 eee eee B 3 EPSON FAXBACK 0 0 000000 B 3 EPSON Bulletin Board System B 3 Internet URL http www epson com au B 3 Your dealet w 64 43 t c se tao ahaa ee is B 3 EPSON Helpdesk 00000000000 B 3 For Singapore Users 0 000 000 cee eee eee B 4 For Hong Kong Users 00 00 00 ce cece eee B 4 Internet home page 00 02 eee eee eee B 4 Electronic Bulletin Board System B 5 Technical Support Hotline 0 B 5 For Philippines Users 0 000 00 c eee eee eee B 5 Available Settings in the ET f Dial Position C 2 Available Settings in the Dial Position C 3 Available Settings in the Dial Position C 4 When using the Program camera mode C 4 When using the Manual camera mode C 4 Available Settings in the Dial
49. arts 1 2 to 1 5 physical dimensions A 1 problems 7 3 to 7 7 storing 7 2 Camera case 1 2 Index Camera modes 4 5 to 4 7 changing 4 7 Full Auto 4 6 Manual 4 6 4 9 Program 4 6 4 9 Checking batteries 1 8 picture counter 2 3 7 4 7 7 Cleaning battery charger 7 2 camera 7 2 Color monochrome setting 4 7 Color Guide 2 18 CompactFlash Card 1 2 3 6 copying images from card to computer 6 3 formatting 6 4 installing in camera 1 13 to 1 14 installing in computer 6 2 removing from camera 1 14 selecting a folder 3 6 specifications A 5 storage capacity 6 1 Continuous shooting 2 14 Copying images 6 3 Cover battery 1 3 memory card 1 3 Customer support B 1 to B 5 D Date and time setting 1 15 Dial switch 1 2 1 3 LCD monitor 2 9 to 4 18 positions 2 4 C 1 viewfinder 2 6 to 2 8 Digital zoom 2 11 Diopter correction 1 3 2 6 Display panel 1 2 1 4 camera icons 1 4 Disposing of batteries 1 11 Divided brightness metering system 4 18 DPOF file 5 1 E EPSON Photo file format 3 1 Erasing all the photos 3 8 audio recordings 3 9 individual photos 3 7 selected photos 3 8 video clips 3 10 Exposure adjusting 4 10 to 4 15 aperture priority 4 14 auto exposure 4 14 manual exposure 4 15 predefined settings 4 12 to 4 13 External flash attachment 1 2 installing 4 19 selecting 4 19 2 Index F Fine image quality setting 4 2 Fixed settings feature 4 15 to 4 17 Flash
50. be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker Bei Anschlu des Produkts an die Stromversorgung mu sichergestellt werden da die Geb deinstallation mit einem 16 A berstromschalter 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 4 Introduction When using the strap m Note the following when using the camera strap Do not swing the camera about This can damage the camera or other objects or cause injury Do not pull or tighten the strap too much when wearing it this can cause serious injury Keep the strap away from children When using the charger and batteries m m Note the following when using the charger and batteries Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using these products Use only the EPSON Ni MH Battery Charger Model EU 38 to charge the EPSON Ni MH Batteries Model EU 24 Never attempt to charge other types of batteries in this charger as they may explode leak overheat or cause personal injury Never use EPSON Ni MH batteries in combination with any other type of batteries and always use batteries from the same package as a set Do not mix old and new batteries or charged and discharged batteries Do not use manganese batteries IEC R6 Do not charge primar
51. ble that came with your PhotoPC 3000Z 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 22 4 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the audio and Follow the steps below to connect the PhotoPC 3000Z to video input ports on the television your television 1 Make sure the camera and television are turned off 2 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera To ON VIDEO AUDIO yellow white connector cover Viewing and Managing Your Images 3 11 5 Turn on the television and switch it to video mode 6 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera The last picture taken appears on the television screen and the LCD monitor automatically shuts off 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 3000Z See your EPSON Projector documentation for details 3 12 Viewing and Managing Your Images Viewing and Managing Your Images 3 13 3 14 Viewing and Managing Your Images Chapter 4 Making Settings You can make a variety of settings for your PhotoPC 3000Z The available settings depend on the camera s dial switch position This chapter explains how to make the
52. cable or the adapter for any purpose other than powering your PhotoPC 30002 3 Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the camera T Ifthe 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 11 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 or disconnect the AC adapter Then follow the steps below Camera Options and Accessories 6 5 4 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet Caution D Place the camera and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Note for French speaking users Placez l appareil photographique et ses options pr s d une prise de courant o la prise peut tre d branch e facilement T Avoid electrical outlets that are controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Also avoid outlets on the same circuit as large appliances that can cause fluctuations in line voltage 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 t
53. ck feature 2 10 Using the digital zoom feature 2 11 Using the macro setting to take close ups 2 11 Using the panorama feature to take panoramic photos 02 0 c eee eee ee 2 12 Taking Multiple Exposures 002 0000 eee 2 12 Recording video clips 00 0 eee eee 2 12 Using the continuous shooting feature 2 14 Using the time lapse feature 0 2 14 Making Audio Recordings for Photos 2 16 Recording audio immediately after taking PHOUOS biata slace a o oder alae oar tare 2 16 Recording audio for existing photos 2 17 Audio playback using the built in speaker 2 18 Viewing the Color Guide 0 000000 2 18 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Images Viewing Images Using the LCD Monitor 3 1 Displaying one four or nine photos at once 3 1 Magnifying photos 0 200000 3 2 Viewing a slide show of your photos 3 2 Viewing photo information 3 5 Selecting a folder in the CompactFlash Card 3 6 Playing back video clips 020000005 3 6 Managing Images with the LCD Monitor 3 7 Erasing images 20 0 0 00 e eee eee eee 3 7 Locking and unlocking photos 3 9 Erasing audio recordings 000 3 9 Erasing video clips 000000000 3 10 Viewing an
54. ct Normal Sports Portrait or Landscape C 4 Dial Position Settings Available Settings in the Ga Dial Position DDOD WO G F E A B C D Button name key for this appendix only When using the Program camera mode When using the Manual camera mode Setting Button Sequence Macro See page 2 11 Press D until Ga is displayed Panorama See page 2 12 Press D until iE is displayed Shutter speed See page 4 14 1 Press A to select Manual Exposure 2 Press B or C to change shutter speed Setting Button Sequence Macro See page 2 11 Press D until y is displayed Advanced exposure See page 4 13 Press A to select Auto Exposure or Aperture Priority 2 Press B or C to change the exposure Panorama See page 2 12 Press D until Ne is displayed Aperture See page 4 14 1 Press A to select Aperture Priority or Manual Exposure 2 Press E or F to change the aperture value Digital zoom See page 2 11 Press A until x2 is displayed Digital zoom See page 2 11 Press G then press A to select x2 Basic exp osure See page 4 10 Press B or C to change exposure value Manual focus See page 4 7 1 Press G 2 Press B or C to change focus setting White bal ance See page 4 9 Press E to select AUTO FIX or CUSTOM Sensitivity See page 4 8
55. cted by calling 0870 163 7766 in the UK or 0044 0870 163 7766 from the Republic of Ireland They can provide the following services 1 Technical information on installing configuring and operating your EPSON products L Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period Before you call please have the following information ready Product model Serial number of your product The serial number label is on the back of the product Brand and model of your computer Driver software version Click the About button in your driver Operating System for example Windows 3 1 95 98 NT 3 5 4 0 Mac OS Software application s that you normally use with your product and their version number s Pre Sales Enquiry Desk Our Enquiry Desk team can be contacted by calling 0800 220546 in the UK or 1 800 409132 from the Republic of Ireland by faxing 01442 227271 in the UK or 0044 1442 227271 from the Republic of Ireland and via Email at info epson co uk They can provide the following information 1 Pre sales information and literature on new EPSON products also available via our world wide web site at http www epson co uk O Where to purchase genuine EPSON consumables accessories and options Contacting Customer Support For Australia Users Your dealer Don t forget that your dealer can often help identify and resolve problems The dealer should always be the first call for advice
56. ctures of a white object which may tend to look grayish in photos You are taking pictures of an object with a bright background such as a chair in front of a sunlit window You are taking photos at the beach or in the snow ona sunny day Decrease the exposure setting when m m 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 1 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 5 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 camera to turn on the LCD monitor Press the LCD monitor buttons next to 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 Making Settings 4 11 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 d The selected exposure setting is shown at the right side of the LCD monitor d Photographic knowl
57. d Managing Images Using Your Computer nasisa oni Sree SOR AES 3 10 Viewing Pictures on a Television 4 3 11 Viewing Pictures with an EPSON Projector 3 13 Chapter 4 Making Settings Making Image Capture Settings 4 1 Adjusting the image quality 4 1 Setting the flash 0 0 0 0 eee eee 4 4 Making camera mode settings 4 5 Changing the color monochrome setting 4 7 Making manual focus settings 4 7 Adjusting the sensitivity setting 4 8 Adjusting the white balance setting 4 9 Making exposure settings 0000 4 10 Changing the metering system 4 17 Selecting slow synchro timing 4 18 Selecting the internal or external flash 4 19 iv Making Camera Settings 0 00000 4 20 Setting the time and date 000 4 20 Using the automatic shut off feature 4 21 Setting the LCD monitor s brightness level 4 21 Adjusting the speaker volume 4 22 Setting the beep and shutter sound 4 22 Selecting the signal system and language 4 22 Chapter 5 Using Print Mark to Print Photos P aturess 3 euch ce A ee betel Us ihe Se eda aal 5 2 Making the DPOF File 2 0 0 00000 eee 5 2 Printing photos using a standard layout 5 2 Pr
58. dark or is not dial switch is set to aT or visible at all Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 7 Also make sure that you are using appropriate batteries and that they are charged See Replacing the batteries on page 1 8 and Charging 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 21 for more details Note The LCD monitor shuts off automatically when you use EPSON Photo 3 Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor following the instructions in Setting the LCD monitor s brightness level on page 4 21 Make sure that the dial switch is set to gi or Note The LCD monitor shuts off automatically when you use EPSON Photo 3 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 2 Taking Pictures To adjust the white balance exposure and sensitivity setting
59. de IMPORTANT NOTICE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by the purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION s operating and maintenance instructions SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION EPSON is a registered trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION PhotoPC is a trademark of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation CompactFlash is a trademark o
60. dial switch is selected The buttons are described below Changes the image quality setting See Adjusting the image quality on page 4 1 for details 4 Changes the flash setting See Setting the flash on page 4 4 for details N Turns the self timer on and off See Using the self timer on page 2 8 for details Note You can use EPSON Photo 3 to make basic settings and to take photos from a computer to which the PhotoPC 3000Z is properly connected See the EPSON Digital Camera Software User s Guide for more details Using the LCD monitor buttons There are eight buttons on the back of your PhotoPC 3000Z below and to the right of the camera s LCD monitor These buttons are for making various settings and for using the different features of the PhotoPC 3000Z With the exception of the round MENU ON OFF button at the lower right corner these buttons are not named 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 Other times the LCD monitor buttons may be referred to by their location Taking Pictures 2 5 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Using the viewfinder instead of the LCD moni
61. disposing of them to prevent combustion or an explosion Attaching the strap to your camera LI 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 page 5 with all applicable laws Contact your local government agency for information about battery recycling and disposal To attach the strap follow these steps 1 Unscrew the screw sleeve on the triangular fastener at For users in The Netherlands the end of the strap Then attach the fastener to the Do not dispose of the batteries as ordinary refuse Instead camera by passing it through an eyelet on one side of dispose of them as small chemical waste in accordance with the camera as shown below local laws and the following Dutch Government Gazette 45 KCA Marking unscrew sleeve to open p Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd Wanneer Vi deze leeg zijn moet u ze niet weggooien maar va 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 I 11 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 step
62. e camera m m a 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 soft lint free cloth or lens cleaning tissue If necessary clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth Storing the camera 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 Store the camera in its case Do not store the camera in the following locations Coo vo OU 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 Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields Cleaning the battery charger Keep the following points in mind when cleaning the battery charger d Disconnect the battery charger from the power outlet before cleaning Q Do not use liquid aerosol harsh or abrasive cleaners Wipe off dust with a clean dry cloth Keep the charger terminals clean by wiping them with a dry cloth 7 2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Problems and Solutions Refer to this list of problems and possibl
63. e memory card in your camera follow these steps 1 2 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Press the Select Image button Press the arrow icon buttons to move the white frame until the appropriate photo is selected 3 8 Viewing and Managing Your Images 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 3 To lock that photo press the Lock button A lock icon appears in the upper left corner of the photo Tounlock 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 5 When you are finished locking and unlocking photos press the BACK button Erasing audio recordings To erase audio recordings from the memory card in your camera follow the steps below Note To make audio recordings see Making Audio Recordings for Photos on page 2 16 1 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 has 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 sel
64. e solutions before calling your dealer for help Camera problems The following are problems that you may encounter while using your camera 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 21 for more details Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly See Installing the batteries on page 1 7 Also make sure that you are using appropriate batteries and that they are charged See Replacing the batteries on page 1 8 and replace the batteries if necessary The batteries included with the camera need to be charged before use See Charging the batteries on page 1 6 to charge the batteries 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
65. e the card and close the cover The first time you use the camera you must first select the default language for messages displayed on the LCD monitor Depending on the country of purchase you can choose from English Japanese French German Italian Portuguese Spanish or Chinese Follow these steps to specify the language 1 Turn the camera s dial switch to SETUP and press the POWER button to turn on the camera A message appears on the LCD monitor instructing you to set the eject button language Caution 2 Press the arrow icon buttons to select the appropriate 1 Never remove the memory card while the language camera is on Data in the card may be lost or damaged 3 Press the BACK button to save your selection L1 Avoid using or storing the card in direct If you need to change the language setting see Selecting sunlight or in places that are extremely hot the signal system and language on page 4 22 humid or dusty 1 14 Getting Started Setting the date and time 4 The first time you use the camera after setting the language When the date and time are set correctly press the BACK button to save your selection you must set the date month day and year and time hours You are now ready to take pictures using your PhotoPC and minutes Once these settings are made the camera 3000Z Proceed to Chapter 2 Taking Pictures for simple automatically records the date and time that each image
66. e 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 3000Z can access you can change the folder that your camera accesses To change the folder follow these steps 1 Set the dial switch to SETI then press the POWER button to turn on the camera Viewing and Managing Your Images 3 5 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 3000Z 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 2 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 Menu Change 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 video clip
67. ected photo is locked a message appears informing you that the photo is locked To unlock the photo press Yes For details on locking and unlocking photos see Locking and unlocking photos on page 3 9 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 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Viewing and Managing Your Images 3 9 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 Viewing and Managing Images Using Your Computer You can transfer pictures from your PhotoPC 3000Z s CompactFlash Card to your computer This allows you to display your photos on your computer monitor and to use them in your letters and presentations or in just
68. ed photos To erase selected photos from the memory card in your camera follow these steps 1 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera 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 Press the Select Image button Then press the arrow icon buttons to select the photo that you want to erase with the white frame To mark that photo press Sel to Delete A white frame appears around the selected photo To mark more photos repeat steps 2 and 3 After you have marked all of the photos that you want to erase press the Back button to erase them A confirmation message appears Press Yes to erase the selected photos Press No to cancel Note If any photos are locked a message confirming that you want to erase the locked photos is displayed 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 in the next section 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 th
69. edge and experience is necessary to correctly adjust the exposure Be sure the exposure settings are appropriate when taking important photos d When shooting under poor photographic conditions EPSON recommends taking several photos of the same subject using different exposures Making predefined exposure settings The PhotoPC 3000Z 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 d High shutter speed 1 Automatic sensitivity L Divided brightness metering system Portrait For photographing portraits Uses the following settings Wide aperture setting L Spot metering system 4 12 Making Settings 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 5 for details 2 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to or and turn on the camera
70. ee seconds To exclude certain photos from your slide show or to rotate certain photos press the Settings button For details on excluding or adding photos refer to the next section For details on rotating photos refer to Rotating photos on page 3 4 When you are ready to begin the slide show press the Start button If you selected Manual as the slide interval in step 4 Rev and Fwd are displayed on the screen after you press Start Press the Rev button to view the previous photo or press the Fwd button to view the next photo If you selected 3 Sec 5 Sec or Shuffle in step 4 Quit and Pause are displayed on the screen after you press Start Press the Pause button to pause the slide show Press it again to restart the slide show or press the Rev or Fwd button to view the previous or next photo Press the Quit button to cancel the slide show before it is finished Once the slide show is finished press the BACK button twice Excluding or adding photos By default all of the photos saved on the memory card in your camera are automatically included in a slide show To exclude any of the photos from the slide show or to add any previously excluded photos to the slide show follow these steps 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 Settings button To make selecting photos easier you can display either four or nine p
71. efore installing the batteries be sure to read the safety instructions outlined in When using the charger and batteries on page 5 Getting Started 1 7 2 Insert four batteries into the compartment positioning the and ends as shown below Then lower the battery cover Note Do not use different types of batteries together this can cause fire or explosion 3 Swing the battery cover shut and hold it down while you slide it back to lock it as shown below When the battery power is almost out a low battery icon n appears on the display panel When the battery power runs out this icon blinks and the camera turns off automatically Remove and recharge your batteries then reinstall the batteries 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 Replace your PhotoPC 3000Z batteries when the low battery icon appears on the camera s display panel Be sure to replace all four batteries at the same time You can replace them with either of the following battery types Single use AA IEC LR6 alkaline batteries Rechargeable AA Ni MH batteries 1 8 Getting Started When the low battery icon appears the buttons listed below are unavailable When playing back photos and audio recordings Delete Select Image for locking or deleting Sound Video Clip When maki
72. electing slow synchro timing See Making camera mode settings on page 4 5 for details You can set the flash timing to slow synchro Leading synchro the default slow synchro setting is suitable for 2 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to or most situations Trailing synchro is a special setting for then turn on the camera expressing motion Follow the steps below to specify the slow synchro setting If the dial switch is set to press the MENU ON OFF button on the back of the Note camera to turn on the LCD monitor You cannot select slow synchro timing when using an external flash or when Full Auto is selected as the camera 3 Press the Menu Change button mode 4 To change the metering system press the Metering 1 Make sure that Manual or Program is selected as the button camera mode See Making camera mode settings on When the divided brightness metering system page 4 5 for details is selected a square shaped icon with nine 2 squares inside it appears in the lower right i corner of the LCD monitor Make sure that slow synchro is selected as the flash setting See Setting the flash on page 4 4 for details 3 Set the dial switch to SETUF and turn on the camera M When the spot metering system is selected a equate icon with a small circle inside it appears 4 Press the Shot SETUP button Leading Trailing or Ext in the lower right corner of the LCD monitor Flash if you are using
73. ether with the macro feature after selecting MACRO turn the dial switch to a Then press the Mode Change button once to use the continuous shooting feature or twice to use the time lapse feature Frame your subject in the LCD monitor and take a picture If you want to use the continuous shooting feature or the time lapse feature while taking panorama photos after selecting PANORAMA turn the dial switch to a Then press the Mode Change button once to use the continuous shooting feature or twice to use the time lapse feature Frame your subject in the LCD monitor and take a picture Using the panorama feature to take panoramic photos Taking Multiple Exposures P You can take panoramic photos when using the LCD monitor to take photos Follow the steps below To record video clips or to use the continuous shooting or time lapse shooting feature turn the camera s 1 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to then turn dial switch to a on the camera 2 Press the Normal Frame button twice Black margins appear above and below the previewed image and PANORAMA is displayed briefly at the center of the You can record video clips up to 25 seconds in length with monitor your PhotoPC 3000Z Before taking a video clip you can choose whether or not to record sound with the clip Recording video clips 2 12 Taking Pictures Follow these steps to record a video clip Note LY The image quality sett
74. ettings press the button again to turn the LCD monitor off When using the Program camera mode When using the Manual camera mode Setting Button Sequence Advanced exposure See page 4 13 Press A to select Auto Exposure or Aperture Priority Press B and C to change exposure value Aperture See page 4 14 1 Press A to select Aperture Priority Press E or F to change aperture value Manual focus See page 4 7 Press A to select Auto Exposure or Aperture Priority then press G Press B or C to change focus setting Press G Metering system See page 4 17 Press A to select Auto Exposure or Aperture Priority then press G Press D to select spot or divided brightness metering system Setting Button Sequence Basic exposure adjustment See page 4 10 Press B or C to change the exposure value White balance See page 4 9 Press A to select Auto Exposure or Aperture Priority then press G Press E to select Auto Fix or Custom White balance See page 4 9 Press E to select AUTO FIX or CUSTOM Sensitivity See page 4 8 a Press A to select Auto Exposure or Aperture Priority then press G Press F to change the sensitivity setting Sensitivity See page 4 8 Press F repeatedly to cycle through settings Predefined exposure See page 4 12 Press G to sele
75. ettings feature follow the steps below 1 Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 5 for details 2 Remove the lens cap turn on the camera and set the dial switch to Note You cannot use the fixed settings feature when taking pictures using the viewfinder 3 Press the button at the top right of the LCD monitor several times until Fixed Settings is displayed 4 Take a picture 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 To select Portrait as the exposure setting see Making predefined exposure settings on page 4 12 When to change the metering system Use the spot metering system in most photographic situations Use the divided brightness metering system in the following situations 1 When taking pictures of objects that have a bright background such as a chair in front of a sun lit window C1 When there is a clear contrast in shading between the upper and lower part of the frame How to change the metering system Follow the steps below to change the metering system Making Settings 4 17 1 Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode S
76. f 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 2000 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION Nagano Japan This product conforms to the following Directive s and Norm s Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 IEC 60801 2 TEC 60801 3 TEC 60801 4 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 ii Contents Introduction PhotoPC 3000Z Features 00 000 1 Opt ONS iee isis eda een acne cee onatap aaa 2 For United Kingdom users use of options 3 Safety Instructions 0 cece eee eee eee 3 When using the camera 000 3 When using the strap 000 0000 5 When using the charger and batteries 5 Safety information for United Kingdom USCS 205 ear cag ee tesinipagele ka yeaa tae eet 7 Warnings Cautions and Notes 0200005 8 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3000Z 1 2 Camera Parts a2
77. for existing photos Press No to cancel recording To make audio recordings for previously taken photos To stop recording before ten seconds is up press the follow these steps Stop button Nore J od 5 Press the BACK button twice to exit You cannot make an audio recording for existing video clips 1 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Taking Pictures 2 17 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 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera 2 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 3 Press the Menu Change button then press the Sound button 4 Press the Sound Play button to play back the recording Press the Sound Stop button to cancel play back 5 Press the BACK button twice to return to the first screen Note To adjust the speaker volume see Adjusting the speaker volume on page 4 22 Viewing the Color Guide The Color Guide included on your Color Guide CD ROM contains ideas and hints for taking pictures with your digital camera and for working with your digital images and provides useful information on color imaging You must have one of the following browsers or its equivalent installed in order to view the Co
78. fy the currently displayed photo press the R button 3 A magnified view of the photo appears and an icon in the top left corner of the LCD monitor indicates the portion of the photo which is currently displayed 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 Note When magnifying a panoramic picture you can only scroll left and right 4 To exit the magnification screen press BACK Viewing a slide show of your photos The slide show feature plays back a series of photos on your camera s LCD monitor Your PhotoPC 3000Z s slide show includes navigation features and gives you full control of the photos in your slide show 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 21 1 Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera 2 Press the Menu Change button then press the SLIDE SHOW button Viewing and Managing Your Images Press the Sound button to turn the playback of audio recordings on or off The slide interval setting is displayed on the LCD monitor directly below the sound setting Press the button next to the slide interval to change the setting You can choose between 3 Sec 5 Sec Shuffle and Manual Note Ifyou choose Shuffle the photo changes automatically every thr
79. ghtness metering systems Auto custom or fixed white balance 4 6 Making Settings Changing the camera mode To change the camera mode follow these steps 1 Set the dial switch to SETUE 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 3000Z To select color or monochrome follow the steps below Note O The file size is the same for both color and monochrome photos d When taking photos with Monochrome selected the EW icon is shown on the camera s display panel 1 Set the dial switch to SET and turn on the camera 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 Press BACK to return to the previous screen Making manual focus settings 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 5 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to and turn on the camera Note You cannot make manual focus settings when taking pictures using the viewfinder If you want to m
80. hat may give off an electrical charge If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment If a battery is swallowed seek medical treatment immediately 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 Introduction 7 Warnings Cautions and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury 2 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 8 Introduction Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter helps y
81. he accessory lens onto it lens adapter accessory lens Note m m Use the LCD monitor to take photos when an accessory lens is attached 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 3000Z is easy to take care of and most problems can be solved quickly and easily Maintenance This chapter helps you to maintain your camera and contains Your PhotoPC 3000Z requires only basic care Before you information on the following topics perform any maintenance on the camera be sure to read the Safety Instructions on page 3 Then follow these L Handling cleaning and storing the camera guidelines Cleaning the battery charger Handling the camera LY Solutions for camera and image problems Keep the following points in mind when handling the camera 1 To avoid damaging the optics of the camera do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of time LI 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 th
82. he 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 kk Fine default setting Super fine HyPict or TIFF file format Standard The image quality settings are as follows x kkk Standard Images are captured at 640 x 480 pixels or 640 x 240 pixels for panoramic photos The included 16 MB CompactFlash Card holds approximately 155 standard photos or 311 standard panoramic photos without audio recordings Images are less detailed than those taken using other settings Fine Images are captured at 2048 x 1536 pixels or 2048 x 768 pixels for panoramic photos These pictures have moderate detail and the included 16 MB CompactFlash Card holds approximately 31 fine photos or 62 fine panoramic photos without audio recordings Super fine Images are captured at 2048 x 1536 pixels or 2048 x 768 pixels for panoramic photos These pictures are highly detailed and the included 16 MB CompactFlash Card holds approximately 15 super fine photos or 31 super fine panoramic photos without audio recordings 4 2 Making Settings amp KkH HyPict When these icons are shown on the display panel you can take HyPict or TIFF photos HyPict images are captured at 2544 x 1904 pixels or 2544 x 952 pixels for panoramic photos These pictures have
83. hotos at a time by pressing the button below Multi once or twice A white frame appears around the selected photo Viewing and Managing Your Images 3 3 Note A number is displayed on each photo that is currently included in the slide show To exclude a photo from the slide show press the arrow icon buttons to select the photo with the white frame then press Exclude To exclude all of the photos press Exclude All To include an excluded photo in the slide show press the arrow icon buttons to select the photo with the white frame then press Select To include all of the photos press Select All Press the BACK button when you are finished selecting photos then follow steps 3 through 6 in Viewing a slide show of your photos on page 3 2 Rotating photos You can rotate any photo by 90 degrees to the right or left for display in a slide show To rotate a photo follow these steps 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 Settings button To make selecting photos easier you can display either four or nine photos at a time by pressing the button below Multi once or twice A white frame appears around the selected photo Press the arrow icon buttons to select the photo that you want to rotate To rotate the photo 90 degrees to the left from its original orientation press the Rotate button once Press it again to ro
84. ht User defined Real image optical view range approx 83 Ten seconds Flash Flash modes Built in flash range Built in automatic luminance control flash an external flash which is sold separately can be attached Automatic red eye reduction forced flash flash off and leading or trailing slow synchro Sensitivity setting Range Range Wide Telephoto ISO 100 0 5 4 2m 0 5 3 4m ISO 200 0 5 5 9m 0 5 4 8m ISO 400 0 5 8 4m 0 5 6 7 m Functional Photo processing time in seconds approximate Image quality Photo processing Photo processing mode time time for playback Standard 0 07 0 5 Fine 1 0 155 Specifications A 3 Super fine 1 0 2 5 HyPict JPG 14 4 0 TIFF 32 34 Interface Serial interface Video out 14 pin dual line terminal RS 232C compatible special interface for PC and Macintosh Communication speed 19 2 Kbps or higher max 230 Kbps for Windows and Macintosh serial cable Max 12 Mbps for the USB cable 900 Kbps or 1 8 Mbps for EPSON printers NTSC or PAL Power Sources DC 1 2 V x4 4 8 V Ni MH batteries Model EU 24 DC 1 5 V x 4 6 0 V Alkaline batteries Model IEC LR6 DC 7 0 V Optional AC Adapter Model EU 40 Battery life when using four of the included new Ni MH batteries Taking photos using 2 000 pictures or more the View Finder Taking photos using Approx 155 pictures
85. icon buttons to move the cursor to the section language of your choice 1 Set the dial switch to SETU and turn on the camera 4 Press the TV button to select NTSC or PAL 2 Press the Camera SETUP button 5 Press the BACK button to save your selection 4 22 Making Settings Chapter 5 Using Print Mark to Print Photos Your PhotoPC 3000Z comes with the Print Mark This chapter explains how to use Print Mark and includes application installed Print Mark takes your printing information on the topics below instructions and uses them to make a Digital Print Order Format DPOF file then saves it on the memory card in Print Mark s features Pr I Making a DPOF file The DPOF file allows you to select which photos to print ee specify the number of prints for each ss and maak an 2 Confirming and changing the DPOF file index of the photos By saving these printing instructions in I Deleting the DPOF file advance you can make sure that the correct photos are printed without having to give printing directions These T LCD monitor messages DPOF files can only be used with printers that are compatible with DPOF and EPSON IP 100 standards Photo shops in some countries have printers compatible with these standards Simply pass your memory card to Features them they will insert the card into the DPOF compatible printer and the photos that you specified will be printed You can use Print Mark to save a Digital Print Orde
86. iewfinder or the LCD monitor Read this section to choose the appropriate mode and to change the mode if necessary Making Settings 4 5 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 m Ooc da Flash including auto red eye reduction forced and off Self timer Image quality Optical zoom Digital zoom when using the LCD monitor Macro panorama or normal when using the LCD monitor 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 m m All of the settings that are available in the Full Auto camera mode Slow synchro flash m Manual Sensitivity Predefined exposure Fine exposure adjustment in increments of 0 5 EV Auto custom or fixed white balance For experienced users who want complete control over the camera s wide array of features Available settings include m LU O LU O All of the settings that are available in the Full Auto camera mode Slow synchro flash Sensitivity Fine exposure adjustment in increments of 0 2 EV Manual exposure adjustment using the auto exposure manual exposure aperture priority and fixed settings features Manual focus features Spot and divided bri
87. 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 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 Your PhotoPC 3000Z 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 When using the zoom feature in the or dial position the following zoom indicator appears at the top of the LCD monitor Taking Pictures 2 7 oponon A yellow slider indicates the current yellow slider zoom status moving to the right when you zoom in on your subject and to the left when you zoom out Note You cannot use the optical zoom feature while taking video clips To zoom in or out for a video clip make the zoom setting before you begin taking the clip Using the se
88. inder Frame your subject in the LCD monitor and take a picture The captured image is displayed on the LCD 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 2 16 Taking Pictures Note 2 Press the arrow icon buttons to select the image to When making recordings while using the time lapse which you want to attach an audio recording If a photo feature Rec Sound is not displayed and the camera already has an audio recording associated with it a automatically records audio after the photo is taken microphone icon is displayed in the upper left corner of the photo 7 A ten second countdown is displayed on the screen You can record audio until the time runs out by 3 Press the Menu Change button then press the Sound speaking into the built in microphone on the back of button the camera To stop recording before ten seconds is up press the Stop button 4 To begin making the recording press the Sound Rec button You can record audio until the time runs out by Note speaking into the built in microphone on the back of i the camera When making recordings while using the time lapse feature Stop does not appear on the LCD monitor If there is already an audio recording associated with the current photo a confirmation message appears To erase the old recording and make a new one press Yes Recording audio
89. ing is disabled when taking video clips LY You cannot use the panorama feature when recording video clips LY 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 LY The flash is disabled when recording video clips 1 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 up to 25 seconds is displayed at the upper left corner of the LCD monitor Note d The amount of recording time available depends on the amount of space available in your camera s memory card LY To use the macro or digital zoom features when recording the video clip first turn the dial switch to and press the Normal Frame button to select MACRO or the x1 button to select DIGITAL ZOOM Then set the dial switch to m and proceed to the next step To record audio with your video clip press the Sound button to select On To take a video clip with no audio select Off 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
90. ings Follow these steps To delete the photo you just took press the Delete button Before taking more photos press the BACK button Note LI Using this feature increases the amount of time that you must wait after taking a picture before you can take the next one During playback you can enlarge or erase photos view multiple photos and play back audio recordings Refer to the appropriate section below LY You cannot view video clips using the basic 1 To enlarge photos see Magnifying photos on page playback feature 3 2 1 Remove the lens cap set the dial switch to SETUE and To erase photos see Erasing images on page 3 7 turn on the camera 1 To change the number of photos that you can view on 2 Press the Shot SETUP button on the back of the camera the LCD monitor at a time see Displaying one four or nine photos at once on page 3 1 2 10 Taking Pictures 1 To play back audio recordings see Audio playback using the built in speaker on page 2 18 Using the digital zoom feature You can capture a smaller portion of your subject at a higher magnification using the optical x3 and or the digital x2 zoom features When you use both features at the same time you can magnify the image by as much as six times For details on using the optical zoom feature see Using the optical zoom feature on page 2 7 Your PhotoPC 3000Z s digital zoom feature allows you to double the m
91. inting an index of photos 0 5 4 Confirming and Changing the DPOF File 5 6 Deleting the DPOF File 00 002 0000 5 7 LCD Monitor Messages 00 000 e eee eee eee 5 7 Chapter 6 Camera Options and Accessories Using Memory Cards 00 00 0000 eee eee 6 1 Inserting a memory card into your COMPUTE ra cies aE EEEN A A Aaa 6 2 Copying photos directly to a computer 6 3 Formatting memory cards 0 6 4 Using the AC Adapter 00 000000 6 4 Using the Lens Adapter 0 00000 6 6 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance sing pioa 8 da e es eer ee ed edaanas 7 1 Handling the camera 0000 c eee 7 1 Cleaning the camera 02 0 0 eee eee ee 7 2 Storing the camera 2 1 eee eee eee eee 7 2 Cleaning the battery charger 7 2 Problems and Solutions 0 0 0 eee eee eee 7 3 Camera problems 000000000 7 3 Picture problems 0 eee ee eee nee 7 7 Appendix A Specifications Camerana nota E ete ies hte od Bead gis AANA A 1 Physical dimensions 02 0 0 e eee A 1 Product typer ts d 0cGhd whee ee Saas R ERANA A 1 Recorded image 0 0 cee eee eee eee A 2 Optical ps se Seba evades E EE TAE weed ie oe eee A 3 Functional seepkissie quire oho seh a E A 4 Interfaces meee ib das gible E 44Gb a aE A 4 Poweriser ps
92. inuous shooting feature the external flash or taking video clips the flash is automatically set to 1 When in the Full Auto camera mode slow synchro is disabled Dial Position Settings C 1 Available Settings in the li Dial Position gt A Button name key B Zo for this appendix only OD DODO wo G F E Setting Button Sequence External flash See page 4 19 1 Press B to select Manual Press D 2 Press C to select Ext Flash Setting Button Sequence 3 Press G Fixed settings 1 Press B to select Manual Press D See page 4 15 2 Press C to select Trailing or Leading 3 Press D to select FixSet On 4 Press G TIFF HyPict selection Press D See page 4 3 2 Press E to select HyPict or TIFF then G Custom white balance See page 4 10 Press D then F then D 2 Press the shutter button Month day year hour and 1 Press A minutes 2 Press B orC to make setting for current item See page 4 20 3 Press E or F to change item 4 Repeat 2 and 3 as necessary 5 Press G when finished Language 1 Press F See page 4 22 2 Press E or F to highlight language 3 Press G Format memory card See page 6 4 Press E 2 Press A then D then G TV signal system See page 4 22 Press F then A to select NTSC or PAL 2 Press G Camera mode Press B to select Full Auto Program or See page 4 5 Manual C
93. ires 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 Note LY 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 T When you use the external flash the internal flash is disabled and the button does not work T 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 5 T You can select a leading or trailing slow synchro setting To selecta slow synchro setting see Selecting slow synchro timing on page 4 18 1 The flash is disabled when taking video clips or using the continuous shooting feature Making camera mode settings The PhotoPC 3000Z has three camera modes to suit your photographic needs Each mode gives youa different degree of control over the camera settings whether you are taking photos using the v
94. k the DCIM folder on your hard drive Then double click the LOOEPSON folder Your image files are listed For video clips find and double click the Movie folder on your hard drive Your video clip files are listed Note d The PhotoPC 3000Z saves audio recording files with the photo files in the automatically generated 100EPSON folder I Photos audio recordings and video clips that you have taken are automatically named in the order in which they were saved to the memory card For example Epsn0012 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 extension Double click a file to view its thumbnail image Copy the images to the desired folder on your hard drive Camera Options and Accessories 6 3 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 1 Make sure the memory card is inserted in the camera See Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card on page 1 13 2 Turn on the camera turn the dial switch to SETUF then press Memory SETUP 3 Press MEMORY CARD FORMAT
95. l Batteries which have not been used for a long time will not charge well but will return to normal with regular use 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 Batteries that are charged in a hot environment wear out more quickly Do not leave batteries in the camera or charger for a long time without using them See Storing the batteries on page 1 10 for storage instructions 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 Getting Started 1 5 Charging the batteries The Ni MH Battery Charger charges your Ni MH rechargeable batteries quickly for use in your camera If you are using alkaline batteries see Installing the batteries on page 1 7 Before charging your batteries read the safety instructions outlined in When using the charger and batteries on page 5 W Warning LY Do not use the Ni MH Battery charger with any batteries other than the Ni MH rechargeable batteries supplied with your printer Model EU 24 T Always charge batteries from the same package as a set Do not mix old and new batteries Follow the steps below to charge your Ni MH batteries 1 Insert the batteries into the compartments positioning the and ends a
96. level 4 Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen Making Settings 4 21 Adjusting the speaker volume 3 Press the button below Beep to select Always Shutter or Never Then press the BACK button to return to the Follow these steps to adjust the volume of the built in previous screen speaker 1 Set the dial switch to SETU and turn on the camera Selecting the signal system and language 2 Press the Camera SETUP button In order to view your photos and video clips on 4 Af a television you need to choose either the 3 Press the Volume button to adjust the speaker volume NTSC or PAL signal system to meet your local level television broadcasting standards 4 Press BACK to return to the previous screen You can also choose English Japanese French German Italian Portuguese or Spanish and Chinese in some areas Setting the beep and shutter sound as the language used to display camera information on the LCD monitor You can choose to have the camera beep whenever 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 Follow 1 these steps to change the sound setting To select the signal system and language follow the steps below Set the dial switch to JETU and turn on the camera 2 Press the button Note To adjust the volume of the built in speaker see the previous 3 Press the arrow
97. lf timer between the time you press the shutter button and X Turning on the self timer creates a 10 second delay the moment the image is captured allowing you include yourself in photographs The timer icon appears on the display panel when you turn on the timer Follow the steps below 1 2 Place the camera on a flat surface or a tripod 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 12 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 To take another picture using the self timer press the timer button again Note d To stop the self timer after pressing the shutter button press the shutter button again or press the timer button You can use the self timer when taking photos using the continuous shooting feature The camera takes up to 37 pictures in sequence beginning ten seconds after you press the shutter but
98. lor Guide 1 Netscape Navigator 4 0 or later 1 Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 0 or later If a compatible browser is not installed on your computer you must either obtain one and install it or install the browser that comes with the Color Guide CD ROM For further details double click the Readme txt file for Windows or the Read Me First icon for Macintosh included on the CD ROM and follow the instructions given To view the Color Guide once a compatible browser is installed insert the Color Guide CD and double click your computer s CD ROM drive icon then double click color htm for Windows or Color Guide for Macintosh 2 18 Taking Pictures Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Images This chapter explains how to view photos on your camera s LCD monitor your computer 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 a variety of ways You can also view detailed information about each photo This chapter covers the following topics QO Displaying photos on your camera Note Only images that are in the EPSON Photo file format can 1 Playing back video clips on your camera be magnified have audio recordings
99. mats LY Optical x3 and digital x2 zoom L Continuous shooting of up to 37 pictures approximately L Automatic predefined or manual white balance adjustment Introduction 1 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 Built in hot sync flash shoe for an external flash sold separately which can be used for photo shooting in the Manual camera mode For information on external flashes contact your EPSON dealer Self timer ten second delay Automatic shut off to save batteries EPSON Photo 3 software to transfer pictures to your computer EPSON File Converter software to convert images and audio recordings stored on your computer to EPSON Photo file format for uploading to your camera DPOF file format support which lets you specify in advance which photos to print and how many prints of each photo to make LI File formats compatible with both Windows and Macintosh applications Options The following options are available from EPSON for the PhotoPC 3000Z CompactFlash Card for information contact your EPSON dealer LY PCMCIA adapter B867041 L AC Adapter B67131 B867081 B867091 B867101
100. n off the camera and reinsert the memory card before turning the camera back on Note Never remove the memory card during operation otherwise the photos on the memory card may be lost You will lose the last print settings Are you sure A DPOF file is already saved on the memory card Press Cancel to quit without overwriting the DPOF file Press Done to make anew DPOF file The new file replaces the old one The memory card only holds one DPOF file at a time This camera cannot use existing DPOF file This message appears when the Print Mark program tries to read an invalid DPOF file made by another camera Press the Delete and make new settings button to delete the invalid file and create a new file Press the BACK button to cancel the operation No memory card The memory card is not inserted in the camera inserted Insert the memory card and press BACK button Unable to save DPOF file Not enough memory available on card The memory card has insufficient space to save the DPOF file Press any button to cancel the operation and return to the program selection menu If you want to make a DPOF file erase some photos from the memory card and try again Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5 7 5 8 Using Print Mark to Print Photos Chapter 6 Camera Options and Accessories This chapter describes how to use the options that are available from EPSON to expand the
101. n to the previous screen To Refer to the chart below for details change which photos are selected or the number of prints return to step 5 To change the index print Setting Result settings return to step 11 All Index sheets containing all of the photos saved r on the memory card will be printed Skip to 17 Press the button below Exit to return to the program step 12 selection menu Selected Index sheets containing the selected photos will be printed Proceed to the next step Printing an index of photos Note Print Mark can handle a maximum of 1 000 photos on each memory card Even if you select All the program cannot access the photos in excess of the limit Using the DPOF file you can instruct the printer to print an index of the photos on your memory card Follow these steps to make a new DPOF file 1 Set the dial switch to and turn on the camera 6 Ifyou chose Selected press the Select Image button to specify the photos that you wish to include in your 2 Press the PrintMark button The Print Mark main menu index print is displayed 3 Press the New settings button Note If a previous DPOF file exists a message appears to confirm that you want to delete it Press Done to continue or Cancel to quit 5 4 Using Print Mark to Print Photos 10 11 12 Press the left and right arrow icon buttons to select a photo that you wish to include with the white frame The numbe
102. ng exposure settings camera is turned off The PhotoPC 3000Z allows you to make many levels of 1 Remove the lens cap turn the dial switch to SETUP and exposure settings in a variety of ways The following turn on the camera sections explain how to make predefined exposure settings when in the Program camera mode and how to manually 2 Press the Shot SETUP button make basic or advanced exposure settings in the Program 3 Press the New W B button A confirmation message is or Manual camera mode displayed Press Yes to continue making settings Making basic exposure adjustments 4 Place a white sheet in front of the camera lens so that ee Exposure refers to the amount of light the it fills the entire LCD monitor p P 2 camera captures when a photo is taken Note I You can also use a colored sheet For example to create a sepia hue use a blue sheet To create a blue hue use a yellow sheet Experiment with other colors for different effects The camera s default exposure setting is AUTO When AUTO is selected the exposure is adjusted automatically However you can manually adjust the exposure to change the darkness or brightness of your photos to compensate for certain conditions C1 To quit without making a custom white balance setting press BACK When to make basic exposure adjustments Increase the exposure setting when 4 10 Making Settings You want to make your photos lighter You are taking pi
103. ng settings guy language and signal system selection Memory SETUP MEMORY CARD FORMAT Note d Battery life varies depending on the battery type and the manufacturer LY Ifyou use rechargeable Ni MH batteries in the PhotoPC 3000Z 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 LY Ni MH rechargeable batteries 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 4M 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 Also clean the terminals of the battery charger with a soft dry cloth before use to ensure that your batteries charge fully Caution LY 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 LI Never attempt to clean the inside of
104. of computer operating system application programs and any other information you feel is required Internet URL http www epson com au Access the Epson Australia World Wide Web pages Worth taking your modem here for the occasional surf You can get the same information as offered on the EPSON FAXBACK and the EPSON Bulletin Board plus more Contacting Customer Support B 3 For Singapore Users Contact the telephone and fax numbers below Phone 065 337 7911 Fax 065 334 1185 For Hong Kong Users To obtain technical support as well as other after sales services users are welcome to contact EPSON Hong Kong Limited Internet home page EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide users with the following information 1 Product information L Answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 1 Latest versions of EPSON camera software Users can access our World Wide Web home page at http www epson com hk B 4 Contacting Customer Support Electronic Bulletin Board System For Philippines Users An electronic bulletin board system BBS is also available to obtain camera information and the latest versions of To obtain technical support as well as other after sales camera software You can log on to the following number SOEVICOS USCIS ATE welcome W contact the EPSON for the BBS service Philippines Representative Office at the telephone
105. of the photo that you are viewing and the total number of photos that you have taken Note LY Ifthere are any audio recordings stored on your memory card the number shown on the display panel may be greater than the actual number of remaining photos d The number of remaining photos displayed does not include video clips When the memory card is full the number on the display panel reads 0 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 photos 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 3 or EPSON Auto Downloader software and a serial or USB cable or via the memory card i When in the Program and Manual RE J 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 When the camera s dial switch is set to SEIUE SEt is shown on the display panel While making an audio recording Es is shown on the display panel ree m e When taking photos using the time lapse om feature Erit is shown on the display panel Taking Pictures 2 3 Using the dial switch The camera s dial switch has determine how the camera works This section
106. olor Digital Camera PhotoPG oz User s Guide
107. olor monochrome Press C to select Color or Monochrome See page 4 7 Shut off feature See page 4 21 Press G 2 Press A to select sec min Press G Basic playback feature 1 Press D then A to turn feature on off See page 2 10 2 Press G LCD monitor brightness See page 4 21 Press G Press B or C to adjust then press G Press B to select Manual or Program then press D Press C to select Trailing or Leading Press G Slow synchro timing See page 4 18 Speaker volume See page 4 22 1 Press G 2 Press D to select high or low Press G Beep shutter sound See page 4 22 1 Press G then press E to select Always Shutter or Never 2 Press G C 2 Dial Position Settings Available Settings in the Dial Position Ca B Oc D DDO wo G E F Button name key for this appendix only Setting Button Sequence View photo information 1 Press G then press A Setting Button Sequence Magnify photo See page 3 2 1 Press A 2 Press or press and hold B C E or F to scroll screen 3 Press G to quit View different photo Press B or C See page 3 1 Erase selected photo 1 Press D See page 3 8 2 Press B or C to select photo 3 Press D to mark photo 4 Repeat 2 and 3 as necessary 5 Press G then press A Erase all photos See page 3
108. on problems They can often solve problems quickly and easily as well as give you advice on the next step to take EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level of customer service As well as this User s Guide we provide the following sources for obtaining information EPSON FAXBACK EPSON FAXBACK will fax you the latest specifications EPSON Helpdesk and pricing for most EPSON products offered in Australia There is also technical information including details of the latest software and drivers available Phone 02 9903 9075 and the system will guide you through a number of choices before faxing the information to your fax machine EPSON Helpdesk is provided as a final backup to make sure our clients have access to advice Operators at the Helpdesk can aid you in diagnosing hardware and software problems They can also advise you on the latest EPSON products and where the nearest dealer or service agent is located Many types of queries are answered here EPSON Bulletin Board System The Helpdesk numbers are This is where you can download the latest software and i drivers Visit the BBS to check out the latest versions If you PAROS 0293203 3040 have a modem phone 02 9417 5090 Fax 02 9903 9189 We encourage you to have all the relevant information on hand when you ring The more information you prepare the faster we can help solve the problem This information includes the User s Guide for your EPSON product type
109. on 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 Turning the camera on and off Before turning the camera on be sure to remove the 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 The lens extends from the camera when ared icon is selected with the dial switch and the camera is turned on The lens retracts when you turn the camera off Note 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 it back off Taking Pictures Using the display panel 01 The large number in the lower right corner of ro 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
110. ou to set up your PhotoPC 3000Z and covers the following topics Unpacking your PhotoPC 3000Z Getting familiar with the camera parts Charging installing and replacing batteries Attaching the camera strap and lens cap Installing the CompactFlash Card C O O oO Oo Setting the language date and time for your camera Getting Started 1 1 Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3000Z Make sure that your camera box contains all of the items shown below camera lens adapter lens cap lens cap string AC power cord battery charger shape varies by location 16 MB CompactFlash Card installed in the camera Ni MH rechargeable batteries 4 Model EU 24 Windows serial cable Macintosh serial cable AV cable CD ROM and or floppy disks media type and quantity vary by location camera Case Camera Parts shutter button built in flash timer light After unpacking your PhotoPC 3000Z take a few minutes to learn about the components shown below Front view dial switch hot shoe external flash attachment display panel diopter correction eyelet for attaching serial interface connector USB interface connector AV connector lens viewfinder AC adapter connector 1 2 Getting Started Back view viewfinder indicator lights POWER button microphone zoom buttons speaker see page 2 7 LCD monitor eyelet for attaching strap LCD monitor memory
111. ppears Press the Done button to delete the DPOF file To return to the main menu press the Cancel button To quit the Print Mark program press the Exit button Note Pressing New settings allows you to make a new DPOF file See Making the DPOF File on page 5 2 for details 5 6 Using Print Mark to Print Photos LCD Monitor Messages When you use the Print Mark program various error and status messages may appear on the LCD monitor For detailed explanations of these messages refer to the following table Message Explanation Message Explanation Batteries are low Use AC adapter The batteries are almost out of power Press the BACK button Connect the AC adapter to the camera Note If this message appears while making the DPOF file you will be unable to save the new settings No photos in memory This message appears when there are no photos saved on the memory card Press the BACK button to return to the program selection menu Turn off the camera and insert a memory card that contains photos You cannot select any more images You have reached the maximum number of photos that you can select to print Press the BACK button If you want to select more photos cancel some other selections Error This message appears when you remove the Unable to access memory card while using the Print Mark DPOF file program Press the BACK button to return to the main menu Tur
112. r Format DPOF file on the memory card installed in your camera Note The DPOF file includes the printing instructions listed Some EPSON consumer and commercial printers as well below as printers from other manufacturers accept memory cards with DPOF instructions See the user s guide for your L Which photos to print printer for details The number of prints for each photo Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5 1 L Whether or not to print an index of photos Note LY Print Mark displays messages in English on the LCD monitor regardless of your language selection d Print Mark can handle a maximum of 1 000 photos on each memory card If the card contains more than 1000 photos the program cannot access the photos in excess of the limit Making the DPOF File The Print Mark program uses your printing settings to make a Digital Print Order Format file and then saves it on the memory card in your camera You can choose to print using either a standard or an index layout When you select a standard layout you can add an index print Note You can make and save only one DPOF file on each memory card at a time The new file replaces the previous one Printing photos using a standard layout Using the DPOF file you can instruct the printer to print photos using a standard one photo per sheet layout You can also choose to print an index to go with standard layout prints Follow these steps to make a new DPOF
113. r at the bottom in the LCD monitor shows the frame number Note You can enlarge the preview of the selected photo by pressing the magnification icon button Press the BACK button to return to the normal selection screen Press the up and down arrow icon buttons to specify the number of copies of the selected photo to print in each index You can specify up to 99 copies When you specify a value other than 00 a check mark appears on the selected photo The value 00 implies no selection Repeat steps 7 and 8 above to select other photos to include and to specify the number of copies Press the BACK button Press the Done button to confirm your settings If you change your mind press the BACK button to return to the photo selection screen To quit without making the new DPOF file press Cancel Press the right and left arrow icon buttons to specify the number of copies of the index to print You can specify up to 99 index print copies 13 14 15 Press the Save button A confirmation screen appears Press the Save button to save your settings The main menu of the Print Mark program appears If you want to change the current settings press the BACK button to return to the previous screen To change all or just selected photos are included in your index print return to step 5 Press the Exit button to return to the program selection menu Confirming and Changing the DPOF File To confirm or change the c
114. r 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 Do not use the camera outdoors during a thunderstorm Introduction 3 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 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 Never adjust controls that are not mentioned in the operating instructions If you plan to use the camera and options in Germany observe the following To provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for the products the building installation must
115. rd Specifications A 1 Recorded image Image quality modes HyPict image size 2544 x 1904 pixels Data types JPEG image following Exif Ver 2 1 i and recorded based on Design rule for HyPict pono aria camera file system 2544 x 952 pixels 16 million colors 24 bit HyPict TIFF Note 2048 4 Tae pixels Exif is a standard format for audio Super fine fine image files Design rule for camera 2048 x 1536 pixels file system is a recording standard Super fine fine panorama for image files These standards have 2048 x 768 pixels been established by the Japan Standard Electronic Industry Development 640 x 480 pixels Association JEIDA Standard panorama TIFF image 640 x 240 pixels Alternative Monochrome macro formats digital x2 zoom panorama continuous shooting and slow flash A 2 Specifications Optical Lens Focal length Focus Sensitivity Aperture Shutter Exposure control White balance Viewfinder Self timer f 7 21 mm 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 1 750 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 sunlig
116. reviewed image and CONTINUOUS is displayed at the top of the LCD monitor Press the Mode Change button 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 Note The shortest available interval varies depending on the current image quality shutter speed and audio recording 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 d The camera may turn off automatically after you take the first picture It automatically turns back on to take pictures at the specified time LY When using the self timer feature the camera takes a photo ten seconds after 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 Ir appears on the camera s display panel Taking Pictures 2 15 Making Audio Recordings for Photos Your PhotoPC 3000Z has a built in microphone that can record mess
117. s you must first select the Program or Manual camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 5 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 11 Make sure that the camera is on and that the dial switch is turned to V7 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 7 Also make sure that you are using appropriate batteries and that they are sufficiently charged See Replacing the batteries on page 1 8 and Charging the batteries on page 1 6 Your camera may not be compatible with local television broadcasting standards Select either the NTSC or PAL signal system to match the television broadcasting standards in your country See Selecting the signal system and language on page 4 22 for details Note Also see your television documentation for possible solutions 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 4 To remove the card see Installing and removing a CompactFlash
118. s 1 through 3 to attach the other end of the strap to the other side of the camera Attaching the lens cap to 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 1 12 Getting Started 2 Pass the end of the string with the larger loop through Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card 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 larger loop until the string is securely attached to the camera To install the card make sure that the front of the card and the front of the camera are facing the same direction then insert the card all the way into the memory card slot memory card cover back of the card Getting Started 1 13 To remove the card push in the eject button below the Setting the language memory card slot Then remov
119. s lower when using higher sensitivity settings How to adjust the sensitivity Follow the steps below to change the sensitivity 1 Make sure that Program or Manual is selected as the camera mode See Making camera mode settings on page 4 5 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 In the Program camera mode press the ISO button to toggle between standard high and super high sensitivity 4 8 Making Settings In the Manual camera mode press the Menu Change button Then press the ISO button to toggle between standard high or super high sensitivity and press BACK to save your settings Note The selected sensitivity setting is displayed under ISO on the LCD monitor Adjusting the white balance setting The PhotoPC 3000Z 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 to 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 For example make FIX the white balance setting when taking pictures at dusk
120. s shown Caution You must charge four batteries at a time Connect the power cord to the battery charger as shown below charger light Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet The red charger light turns on indicating that the charger is working Caution Make sure that all plugs and connectors are firmly and completely connected 1 6 Getting Started 4 When the batteries are fully charged the light turns off Make sure that the camera is off and follow the steps below To charge your batteries again unplug the AC power to install or replace the batteries cord then plug it back in 1 Turn the camera upside down with the lens facing you Note Hold down the battery cover release button and slide Replace the batteries with new Ni MH batteries if the the battery cover as shown below charger light stays on for more than 240 minutes or if the charger light flashes for more than half an hour 5 After the light goes off unplug the charger To avoid overcharging unplug the charger as soon as possible after the light goes off battery cover release button 6 Allow the batteries cool then remove them from the charger W Warning Batteries are very hot approximately 65 C during and just after charging Let the batteries cool for one hour before handling 7 Before storing the charger disconnect the AC power cord from the charger and remove the batteries Installing the batteries B
121. s 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 Ifaudio was recorded with the video clip 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 22 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 3 6 Viewing and Managing Your Images 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 6 When you are finished playing back the video clip press the Quit button then press the Back button Managing Images with the LCD Monitor This section provides instructions to help you manage your images using the
122. ss the Back button Proceed to the next section for details on saving your fixed settings Saving your fixed settings Follow these steps to save your fixed settings 1 After you have enabled the fixed settings feature turn the dial switch to Note You cannot use the fixed settings feature when taking pictures using the viewfinder Press the button at the top right of the LCD monitor several times until Fixed Settings is displayed Take a picture After the camera processes the photo the exposure settings that were used for that photo are displayed on screen To save the displayed settings press the Yes button If you do not want to save the displayed settings press the No button Repeat this step until you are satisfied with the displayed settings To take a picture using the saved settings simply frame a shot and press the shutter button To exit the fixed settings feature click BACK Note To use the fixed settings after exiting this screen see the next section To see the current fixed settings press the Fixset Info button To erase the current fixed settings from the camera s memory press the Fixset Cancel button 4 16 Making Settings Using previously saved fixed settings Once you have saved your fixed settings the camera uses those settings for any photos that you take while Fixed Settings is displayed in the top right corner of the LCD monitor To take a picture using the fixed s
123. sults 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 Glossary Index A AC adapter 2 connector 1 2 specifications A 6 using 6 4 to 6 6 Accessory lens 6 6 AC power cord 1 2 Activating the shutter 2 6 2 10 Aperture priority 4 14 Attaching the strap 1 11 Audio recordings 2 3 2 16 to 2 18 3 1 3 9 6 2 6 3 Auto exposure 4 14 Automatic flash 4 4 Automatic shut off feature 4 21 AV connector 1 2 B Basic playback feature 2 10 Batteries charging 1 6 to 1 7 checking 1 8 disposing of 1 11 handling 1 9 installing 1 7 low battery icon 1 4 replacing 1 8 specifications A 5 storing 1 10 Battery charger 2 1 2 cleaning 7 2 specifications A 5 using 1 6 to 1 7 Beep and shutter sound 2 7 2 10 4 22 Brightness LCD monitor 4 21 Buttons 1 2 to 1 3 C Cables AV 1 2 Macintosh serial 1 2 USB 1 2 Windows serial 1 2 Camera buttons 1 2 to 1 3 cleaning 7 2 connecting to a projector 3 13 connecting to a television 3 11 handling 7 1 p
124. tate 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 steps 4 and 5 Press BACK when you are finished rotating photos then follow steps 3 through 6 in Viewing a slide show of your photos on page 3 2 3 4 Viewing and Managing Your Images Viewing photo information You can view the following information about the currently displayed photo on the LCD monitor Image Number Date Shutter Speed Aperture Exposure Adjustment Flash White Balance 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 whichis a recording standard for image files Month day year and time 1 750 to 8 F2 to F8 2 0 to 2 0 ON or OFF An icon indicates the flash setting that was used when the photo was taken Auto Fixed or Custom Others Icons indicate the sensitivity and To display photo information for a photo follow these steps 1 2 metering system settings An icon indicates whether the macro or panorama feature was used D ZOOM indicates that the digital zoom was used Set the dial switch to then turn on the camera Press the Menu Change button Use the arrow icon buttons to select a photo for which you want to view information then press the Info button Press the BACK button twic
125. the battery compartment of your camera Doing so can damage your camera Getting Started 1 9 Keep the battery ends clean by wiping them with a dry cloth W a Do not apply heat or force to batteries and do not disassemble drop short circuit or put batteries into contact with fire or water Do not carry batteries loose in your pockets Do not use different types of batteries together this can cause fire or an explosion Always use batteries from the same package as a set Do not mix old and new batteries 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 Warning T Do not store batteries together with metal objects which could short circuit the batteries T Avoid storing batteries in extremely hot or humid locations LY Store batteries out of reach of children T 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 1 10 Getting Started 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 install a memory card and make a few basic W Warning camera settings D Be sure to securely cover the end of each battery with tape when
126. the number of frames that are selected Press Done to accept your settings If you change your mind press BACK to return to the photo selection screen To quit without making the new DPOF file press Cancel 11 12 13 14 15 If you want to print an index of the selected images in addition to the standard layout prints press Add Index and proceed to the next step If you do not need an index print proceed to step 15 Press the button next to Index print to choose None Selected or All Refer to the chart below for details Setting Result None No index sheet will be printed Selected Index sheets containing only the selected photos will be printed All Index sheets containing all of the photos saved on the memory card will be printed regardless of your print selections If you choose Selected or All press the left and right arrow icon buttons to specify the number of copies of the index print to make You can specify up to 99 index print copies Press BACK to return to the previous screen Press the Save button A confirmation screen appears Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5 3 16 Press the Save button to save your settings The main menu of the Print Mark program appears If you want to change the current settings press the Press the Index button to select a several per sheet layout Press the Index print button to select All or Selected BACK button to retur
127. tically 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 dimensions Width 108 mm Height 89 mm Depth 65 mm Weight 365 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 Ca
128. to increase the reddish color tones in your images However keep 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 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 5 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 In the 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 Settings 4 9 Making a custom white balance setting 5 Press the shutter button to make the new setting Follow the steps below to create your own white balance To use your custom white balance setting see setting Changing the white balance setting on page 4 9 Note A custom white balance setting remains saved when the Maki
129. ton To turn continuous shooting on see Using the continuous shooting feature on page 2 14 2 8 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor By using the LCD monitor you can get a good idea of what the image will look like before shooting and confirm image quality immediately after shooting Use the LCD monitor when you want to take pictures using the panorama or digital zoom features or when taking close ups Note d You can turn the LCD monitor s text display on and off by pressing the MENU ON OFF button T Itis possible to make audio recordings when taking pictures using the LCD monitor See Making Audio Recordings for Photos on page 2 16 C1 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 Note d Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep it still for a few moments after you press the shutter button C1 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
130. tor to take pictures saves battery power and helps you hold the camera steady while pressing the shutter button Follow the steps below 1 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 2 Look 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 shutter button diopter correction dial Note 1 Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep it still for afew moments after you press the shutter button 1 Make sure that you are not blocking the lens with your finger the strap clothing or other objects T 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 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 2 6 Taking Pictures After you take a picture the green indicator light blinks This signals that the
131. 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 2 13 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 37 photos When Fine is selected you can take almost one photo per second up to approximately seven photos When Super Fine is selected you can take one photo per second up to approximately three photos Note d When using the continuous shooting feature you cannot use the flash or select the HyPict or TIFF image quality settings d You cannot make an audio recording while using the continuous shooting feature T 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
132. urrent DPOF settings using Print Mark follow the steps below 1 2 Set the dial switch to 4 and turn on the camera Press the PrintMark button The Print Mark main menu is displayed Press the Confirm button to show the confirmation screen The current DPOF settings are displayed on the LCD monitor Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5 5 Press either the Change or the Confirm frame button Refer to the table below for details Button Result Change Allows you to change and save the settings using the same procedures that you use to make new settings Confirm frame Allows you to confirm and change which photos are selected and the number of copies of each selected photos that will be printed Press the left and right arrow icon buttons to select a photo The number of copies of the photo that will be printed is displayed Note You can enlarge the preview of the selected photo by pressing the magnification icon button Press the BACK button to return to the normal selection screen Press the BACK button to return to the main menu of the Print Mark program Press the Exit button to return to the program selection menu Deleting the DPOF File To delete your DPOF file follow the steps below 1 2 Set the dial switch to 7 and turn on the camera Press the PrintMark button The Print Mark main menu is displayed Press the Delete button A confirmation message a
133. y 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 Use the type of power source specified on the charger s label Always supply power directly from a standard domestic electrical outlet Make sure that your AC power cord meets the relevant safety standards for the area in which you plan to use it Be aware of electrical shock hazard Do not handle the batteries or charger with wet hands or use them near water Introduction 5 Use the charger in a dry indoor location Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water or high humidity Keep the charger and batteries away from heat sources Only use the charger when the temperature is between 5 C and 35 C 41 F to 95 F Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or short circuit batteries Do not place the batteries near to or into fire or water To prevent fire or explosion do not use the charger where flammable or volatile gas is stored Keep the charger out of reach of children Power supply cords should be protected against abrasions cuts crimps and kinks Place your cord so that it will not be damaged Do not put objects on top of the power cord or allow the power cord to be stepped onorrun over Take special care to keep the power cord straight near the ends and where the cord attaches to the

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