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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
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® COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Guide
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IMPORTANT NOTICE This product conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a Directive 89/336/EEC: retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, EN 55022 Class B mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written EN 50082-1 permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. No patent liability is IEC 60801-2 assumed with respect to the use of the information containe
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Contents Introduction Setting Up Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Attaching the strap to your camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 PhotoPC 3000Z Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Attaching the lens cap to your camera . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installing and removing a CompactFlash For United Kingdom users - use of options . . . . . .
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Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-9 Managing Images with the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Using the basic playback feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Erasing images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Using the digital zoom feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11 Locking and unlocking photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Using the macro setting to take close-ups . . . . . . . . .2-11 Erasing au
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Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Making Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Setting the time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Using the automatic shut-off feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21 Handling the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Setting the LCD monitor’s brightness level . . . . . . . 4-21 Cleaning
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Appendix B Contacting Customer Support Appendix C Dial Position Settings For United Kingdom and the Republic of Available Settings in the Dial Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2 Ireland Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1 Available Settings in the Dial Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3 Support via the World Wide Web. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1 Available Settings in the Dial Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-4 Support via telephone .
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Introduction ® Your EPSON PhotoPC™ 3000Z is a revolutionary, easy- PhotoPC 3000Z Features to-use digital camera that enables you to take full-color pictures that you can edit, manipulate, and print using your The PhotoPC 3000Z has the following features. computer. Create professional letters, documents, and presentations from your desktop using stunning, lifelike 3.3 megapixel CCD images. Share pictures with business colleagues or friends over the Internet. Add color and
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✽ ✽ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ® Automatic, predefined and adjustable exposure File formats compatible with both Windows and ® settings (-2.0 to + 2.0 EV, in increments of 0.5 or 0.2) Macintosh applications Automatic date and time recording for each picture Built-in flash with automatic flash, forced flash, flash Options off, red-eye reduction, and leading or trailing slow synchro flash (for taking pictures at night or in dark The following options are available from EPSON for the plac
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ The PhotoPC 3000Z comes with a Power Pack Safety Instructions (described above) and a 16 MB CompactFlash Card. Read all of these instructions before using the camera, and The AC Adapter model EU-40 and Battery Charger model EU-38 conform to CE marking requirements in keep this guide handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera and accordance with EC Directives 73/23/EEC and 89/ 336/EEC. options. When using the camera For United Kingdom
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ If the camera or option emits unusual noises, odors, or If you plan to use the camera and options in Germany, smoke, cancel the current operation and turn the device observe the following: off immediately. Remove the batteries and/or To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over- disconnect the AC adapter from the camera, then current protection for the products, the building unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. Then installation must be protected by a 1
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ When using the strap Do not use manganese batteries (IEC R6). Do not charge primary (non-rechargeable) batteries. Note the following when using the camera strap. Do not swing the camera about. This can damage the To avoid fire or electric shock, do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way. camera or other objects, or cause injury. Do not pull or tighten the strap too much when wearing Only use EPSON Ni-MH batteries according to the directions in this
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Use the charger in a dry, indoor location. Do not attempt to service the charger yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water or high humidity. Unplug your equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following Keep the charger and batteries away from heat sources. conditions: Only use the charger when the temperature is between 5°C and 35°C (41°F to 95°F
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Unplug the charger after four hours of charging, Safety information for United Kingdom users whether the batteries are fully charged or not. Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to Do not insert batteries into wall outlets or other power w the rating plate for voltage and check that the sources such as car cigarette lighter sockets. appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly to a Important: The wires in the mains
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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily w injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your c equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips for the operation of your camera and options. 8 Introduction
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❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Chapter 1 1 Getting Started This chapter helps you 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 Setting the language, date, and time for your camera Getting Started 1-1
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Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3000Z Camera Parts Make sure that your camera box contains all of the items After unpacking your PhotoPC 3000Z, take a few minutes shown below. to learn about the components shown below. Front view dial switch hot shoe (external flash attachment) shutter button display panel diopter correction camera lens adapter lens cap lens cap string strap eyelet for attaching strap serial built-in interface flash connector AC power cord 16 MB CompactFlash Card Ni-MH rechargeable
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Back view Bottom view 1 viewfinder battery cover indicator lights tripod mount POWER button microphone zoom buttons see page 2-7 speaker eyelet for LCD monitor attaching strap battery cover release button LCD monitor memory card buttons cover MENU ON/OFF LCD monitor Top view button buttons Note: shutter button In this User’s Guide, the LCD monitor buttons are named image quality button after the corresponding indicators on the LCD monitor, (see page 4-1) which vary depending upon the dial
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Display panel Indicator lights The camera has one red and one green indicator light beside the viewfinder. They turn on or blink to guide you through image quality (see sensitivity the picture-taking process, or to indicate the camera status. page 4-1) (see page 4-8) flash See the following chart for details. (see page 4-4) white balance red-eye reduction (see Light Indication (see page 4-9) page 4-4) Green (On) Camera is warmed up and ready for shooting. low battery icon Auto focus is loc
