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frontmat.fm Page ii Monday, October 6, 1997 11:47 AM IMPORTANT NOTICE A NOTE CONCERNING RESPONSIBLE USE OF DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or Digital cameras and scanners, like photocopiers and conventional cameras, can implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for be misused by improper copying of copyrighted material. While some countries’ any implied warranties of merc
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FCC.fm Page 1 Monday, October 6, 1997 8:46 AM FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT WARNING FOR AMERICAN USERS The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the desi
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pointTOC.fm Page iii Monday, October 6, 1997 12:06 PM Contents Introduction Installing Your PhotoPC 550 Software 1-7 Installing for Windows 95 or PhotoPC 550 Features 2 WindowsNT4.0 1-8 Optional Accessories 2 Installing for Windows 3.1x or System Requirements 3 WindowsNT3.51 1-8 Where To Get Help 3 Making Software Installation Diskettes 1-9 Software Support 4 Registration 4 2 Taking Pictures Safety Instructions 4 Turning the Camera On and Off 2-2 1 Getting Started Saving Power With Auto Shu
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pointTOC.fm Page iv Monday, October 6, 1997 12:06 PM Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups 2-7 5 Working With Pictures and Sounds in Taking Pictures in Low Light Conditions 2-8 Albums Taking Pictures With the Self Timer 2-9 Using Albums 5-2 Using a Tripod 2-9 Organizing Pictures in Albums 5-2 Erasing Pictures 2-10 Viewing Picture Information 5-3 Printing an Image 5-4 3 Getting Pictures Into Your Computer Printing an Album or Selected Images 5-5 Connecting the Camera 3-2 Playing Back Sounds 5-6
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pointTOC.fm Page v Monday, October 6, 1997 12:06 PM 6 Editing Images 9 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Viewing and Selecting 6-2 Cleaning the Camera 9-1 Applying Quick Fix 6-2 Storing the Camera 9-1 Correcting 6-3 Solving Camera Problems 9-2 Cropping 6-4 Solving Picture Problems 9-5 Resizing and Changing Resolution 6-5Solving Sound Problems 9-7 Rotating 6-6 Flipping 6-7 ASpecifications Applying Special Effects 6-7 Camera A-1 Changing the Number of Colors 6-8 Physical Dimensions A-1 Safety Spe
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Intro.fm Page 1 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:48 AM Introduction ™ our new EPSON PhotoPC 550 is a high-quality, Y easy-to-use digital camera. PhotoPC 550 captures brilliant pictures in 24-bit color at true VGA resolution (640 480 pixels). Your PhotoPC 550 comes complete with × a cable, batteries, software, and utilities for downloading, editing, organizing, and printing your pictures. You can even expand the camera’s capacity with optional 3.3V SSFDC (solid state floppy disc card) or Sma
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Intro.fm Page 2 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:48 AM Your camera comes with the PhotoPC 550 software suite, PhotoPC 550 Features which includes the following applications: PhotoPC 550 comes with everything you need to capture ™ ◗ Sierra Imaging Image Expert software for digital images and includes the following: transferring, organizing, editing, and printing your ◗ Resolutions up to 640 × 480 pixels pictures. You can also use it to play back your recorded messages and record new m
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Intro.fm Page 3 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:48 AM System Requirements Where To Get Help To transfer pictures and sounds to your computer and edit EPSON provides customer support through the following them, make sure your system meets these minimum services: requirements: Electronic support services ◗ IBM -compatible PC with 486/66 or higher processor Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s ◗ Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 3.1 or later, Home Page at http:
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Intro.fm Page 4 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:48 AM Automated telephone services You can purchase manuals, accessories, and parts from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). Service Access In Canada, please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. EPSON For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked SoundAdvice questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day, seven days a week, call (800) 442-2110. Software Support EPSON FaxAdvice Access EPSON’s technical information library I
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Intro.fm Page 5 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:48 AM ◗ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the environment to a warm one. Allow time for the camera camera’s cover or open any of the compartments except and its optional accessories to adjust to temperature as instructed in this User’s Guide. changes before using them. ◗ To prevent fire or electric shock, do not insert objects ◗ Use only the types of power sources listed in this into any openings in the camera. User’s Guide. ◗ To
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Intro.fm Page 6 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:48 AM ◗ Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. ◗ Do not attempt to service the camera yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. ◗ If the liquid crystal solution contained in the display panel leaks out and gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap and water. If it gets in your eyes, flush them immediately with water. 6 Introduction
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start.fm Page 1 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:50 AM 1 Getting Started his chapter helps you get ready to use your new TPhotoPC 550. It covers the following: ◗ Unpacking your PhotoPC 550 ◗ Identifying camera parts camera ◗ Using batteries ◗ Using the optional AC adapter hand strap batteries ◗ Attaching the hand strap ◗ Installing your PhotoPC 550 software Unpacking Your PhotoPC 550 software PhotoPC 550 cable Your PhotoPC 550 includes all the parts shown to the left. A B Getting Started 1-1
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start.fm Page 2 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:50 AM Identifying Camera Parts shutter button viewfinder display panel viewfinder timer light microphone status light storage card lens cover slot cover connector lens cover hand strap macro on/off switch holder TITLE BACK.e EPSON AMERICA, INC. Documentation Department DATE REV> 3 20770 Madrona Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503 TITLE ONOFF-2.eps (310) 782-0770 DRAWN BY EPSON AMERICA, INC. Wendi DATE Documentation Department REV> 20 Septem back view fr
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start.fm Page 3 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:50 AM Using Batteries display voice panel The instructions in the following sections tell you how to recording image quality shutter button button install and handle batteries. button Installing Batteries Before you install the batteries, make sure the camera is S-Hi/Hi/S turned off (the lens cover is closed, see “Turning the Camera VOICE ERASE On and Off” on page 2-2). Then follow these steps: SELF TIMER 1 Turn the camera upside down with th
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start.fm Page 4 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:50 AM 3 Insert all three batteries into the compartment, Handling Batteries positioning the + and - ends as shown below: When your PhotoPC 550 batteries wear out, you can replace them with any of the following: ◗ Single-use AA alkaline batteries (Energizer brand recommended) battery positions ◗ Single-use AA lithium batteries (longer life) ◗ Rechargeable AA NiCd batteries ◗ Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries WARNING To avoid the danger of fire or ex
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start.fm Page 5 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:50 AM ◗ Replace all three batteries at the same time. ◗ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with all ◗ If you use rechargeable NiCd batteries, replace them applicable laws. Contact your local government agency with three fully charged batteries. If you find that your for information about battery recycling and disposal. batteries run out faster after you recharge them a number of times, make
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start.fm Page 6 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:50 AM 2 Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the camera. WARNING Use only the adapter designed for the PhotoPC 550. Using any other adapter may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury. Do not alter the plug on the power cable, and do not use the adapter for any other purpose than powering your PhotoPC 550. To avoid losing any images or settings, make sure the camera has finished processing the images. Turn the camera off before you connect
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start.fm Page 7 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:50 AM Attaching the Hand Strap Installing Your PhotoPC 550 Software To attach the hand strap, loop the strap around the holder on the bottom of the camera as shown below. You may need PhotoPC 550 comes with everything you need to transfer to use the point of paper clip or similar object to push the your pictures from the camera to your computer, organize strap through the holder. and enhance your images, and insert them into documents. You can
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start.fm Page 8 Monday, October 6, 1997 11:50 AM Installing for Windows 95 or Installing for Windows 3.1x or Windows NT 4.0 Windows NT 3.51 Follow these steps: Follow these steps: 1 Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. The install program 1 Insert the CD-ROM in your drive. starts automatically. 2 In the Program Manager, select Run from the File If it doesn’t start automatically, double-click menu. My Computer. Then double-click your CD-ROM 3 Type D:\SETUP. If your CD-ROM drive is not icon. d
