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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR CANADIAN USERS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from FOR AMERICAN USERS digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital Department of Communications. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioéle
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Like photocopiers, digital cameras can be misused by improper DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY photographing of copyrighted material. Although Section 107 of the U.S. Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or Copyright Act of 1976 (Title 17, United States Code), the “fair use” doctrine, implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable permits limited copying in certain circumstances, those circumstances may for any implied w
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Table of Contents Chapter 2: Taking Pictures with PhotoPC Introduction PhotoPC Features 2 Turning the Camera On and Off 2-2 Optional Accessories 2 Saving Power with Auto Shut-off 2-2 Minimum System Requirements 2 Using the EasyTouch Control Panel 2-2 Where to Get Help 3 Checking the Battery Icon 2-3 Electronic Support Services 3 Snapping the Shutter 2-3 Where to Get Software Help 4 Taking Pictures in Range 2-4 Registration 5 Adjusting Settings 2-4 Safety Instructions 5 Flash 2-5 Resolution 2
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PhotoPC Macintosh User’s Guide Using Pictures in Your Documents 3-6 Taking Pictures from Your Macintosh 5-5 Inserting a Picture with Copy and Paste 3-7 Snapping the Shutter 5-7 Inserting a Picture with Drag and Drop 3-9 Inserting a Picture by Importing 3-10 Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Closing EasyPhoto 3-11 Caring for the Camera 6-1 Solving Camera Problems 6-2 Chapter 4: Working with Your Pictures Solving Picture Problems 6-4 Using Galleries 4-2 Appendix A: Using Optional Acce
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™ Introduction ® our new EPSON PhotoPC is a revolutionary, easy-to-use digital camera that enables you to take full-color Y ® pictures and immediately use them on your Macintosh. You may have thePhotoPC Mac version or the Mac Connectivity Kit and Photo PC Windows version. Either way, you have everything you need, including software that lets you transfer your pictures to your computer’s hard disk. You can edit, enhance, and organize your pictures or simply paste them into your docum
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™ ™ Optional Accessories PhotoPC Features EPSON offers the following optional accessories for enhancing your PhotoPC is a complete system for capturing digital images, and includes PhotoPC: the following features: ❙ 2MB and 4MB PhotoSpan memory modules ❙ Base unit with 1MB internal memory for 16 high-resolution images (640 × 480 pixels) or 32 standard-resolution images (320 × 240 ❙ Universal AC adapter for use with a standard electric outlet. pixels) You can also use standard 37 mm video
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Electronic Support Services Where to Get Help If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, If you purchased your PhotoPC and/or Connectivity Kit in the United specifications, drivers, application notes, and bulletins for EPSON States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service products is through the online services described below. through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides the following services when you dial (800) 922- Wor
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® To take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199 in the United States EPSON Download Service You can call the EPSON Download Service (BBS) at and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other countries, call the following U.S. telephone number: (614) 529-1611, or your local (800) 442-2007. No membership is required. Make sure your communications software is set to 8 data bits with 1 stop bit, no parity CompuServe access number. bit, and a modem speed up to 28.8 Kbps. See the docume
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❙ To avoid damage to the optics of the camera, do not expose the lens Registration to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Please take a minute to fill out the registration card included with ❙ Do not store the camera near sources of bright light, direct sunlight, PhotoPC and mail it back to us. This enables you to receive special information on software upgrades, high humidity, heat, excessive dirt or dust, or where it is exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields. accessori
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6 Introduction
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222333 1 Getting Started 1 his chapter helps you get ready to use your T PhotoPC. It covers the following: Getting to know the camera ❙ ❙ Installing the batteries camera Attaching the hand strap ❙ ❙ Removing the plastic film batteries hand strap Installing your EasyPhoto software ❙ ❙ Installing the PhotoPC Plug-in. Mac adapter Unpacking Your PhotoPC PhotoPC for the Macintosh is available in two packages: the Mac version, which includes all the parts shown to the left, and the Mac Connectiv
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The Mac Connectivity Kit works with the Windows Version of red timer light PhotoPC. Make sure you use the software and cable that came in your viewfinder flash light sensor Mac Connectivity Kit as shown below, and not the ones that came in the PhotoPC box. port cover . TITLE Cam1-01.eps battery cover DATE lens 6/26/95 DRAWN BY L.Oliver TITLE power switch Cam1-02.eps EPSON AMERICA, INC. software shutte
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Installing Batteries Your PhotoPC comes with four AA alkaline batteries. Make sure the camera is turned off, and follow these steps to insert the batteries: 1 Slide the battery cover lock to the right to release the cover. 1 cam1-05 TITLE Cam1-05.eps EPSON AMERICA, INC. DATE Documentation Department 8/15/95 20770 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 782 0770 DRAWN BY 3 Insert all four batteries into the compartment, positioning the + and - en
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❙ Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s Handling Batteries When your PhotoPC batteries wear out, you can replace them with any instructions and in compliance with all applicable laws. Contact your local government agency for information about battery of the following: recycling and disposal. ❙ Single-use AA alkaline batteries ❙ If you use rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries, replace them with four ❙ Single-use AA lithium batteries (longest battery life) fully-charged b
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Attaching the Hand Strap Removing the Plastic Film To attach the hand strap, loop the strap around the holder on the side of To protect the camera from scratches, some parts have been covered the camera as shown below. with plastic film, as shown in the gray areas below. Peel off the plastic film before you use your camera. 1 remove film remove film Installing Your EasyPhoto Software PhotoPC comes with EasyPhoto, a software application that lets you TITLE transfer your pictures from the came
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™ ™ If you have the PhotoPC Mac Version, use the software diskettes that Installing the PhotoPC Plug-in came in the box with the camera. If you have the Mac Connectivity Kit, The software that you installed includes the PhotoPC make sure you use the diskettes that came in the kit. Plug-in. This is the interface that lets you transfer pictures from the camera to your Macintosh. If you have other applications that support Follow these steps to install EasyPhoto: ® the Plug-in, such as Adobe P
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2 Taking Pictures with PhotoPC sing PhotoPC to take pictures is similar to using 2 a traditional “point and shoot” camera. This chapter shows you U everything you need to know, including the following information: ❙ Turning the camera on and off ❙ Saving power with auto shut-off ❙ Using the control panel ❙ Checking the battery icon ❙ Snapping the shutter ❙ Taking pictures in range ❙ Adjusting settings ❙ Erasing pictures ❙ Checking the picture counter. B Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 2-1
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Turning the Camera On and Off Saving Power with Auto Shut-off To turn the camera on, simply slide the power switch to the ON position. If you wait more than 60 seconds before taking a picture, the camera The lens cover opens and the control panel on the top of the camera turns off automatically to save battery power. To turn the camera back lights up. The green standby light on the back of the camera flashes for a on, slide the power switch OFF, and then ON. Or press the shutter few seconds.
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3 Slowly press the shutter button. Checking the Battery Icon Before you take pictures, check the battery icon on the control panel. 4 Hold the camera still until the camera beeps and the standby light The icon shows how much battery power you have left, in the following starts flashing. four stages: Full battery power (or AC adapter in use) shutter button viewfinder Battery power is decreasing 2 Battery power is almost out Change batteries green standby light The battery icon is not precis
