FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
WARNING
FOR AMERICAN USERS
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment
will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference
levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the
responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable
with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do
not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
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Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Contents
Taking Quick Shots
1-9
1-10
1-11
1-11
1-12
Introduction
Taking HyPict Mode Pictures
Using Advanced Settings
PhotoPC 750Z Features
Optional Accessories
Minimum System Requirements
Windows Systems
Macintosh Systems
Where To Get Help
Software Support
Software Licensing
Registration
Safety Instructions
2
3
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
Photographing With Fixed White Balance
Photographing With User Defined White
Balance
Adjusting Exposure
Adjusting Sensitivity for Night or Indoor
Photos
1-13
1-14
1-16
1-17
Using Slow Synchronized Flash Mode for Night
Photography
1
Using Advanced Camera Features
2
Playing Back Photos
Taking Pictures With the Timer
Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups
Taking Digital Panoramic Pictures
Taking Digital Zoom Pictures
Using the View Mode Menus
Continuous Shooting
1-2
1-2
1-3
1-5
1-5
1-7
1-8
Using the Playback Mode
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-5
2-6
Playing Back Pictures One by One
Playing Back Multiple Pictures
Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show
Turning Off Picture Information
Magnifying a Picture
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Automatic Continuous Shooting
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Erasing Pictures
Erasing the Currently Displayed Picture
2-7
2-7
2-8
2-9
2-11
2-12
4
Working With Photos and Albums
Using Albums
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4-2
4-3
4-3
4-4
4-5
4-7
4-8
4-8
Selecting Pictures to Erase
Locking Photos
Unlocking Photos
Organizing Pictures in Albums
Renaming a Picture
Viewing Picture Information
Printing an Image or Album
Choosing the Layout Style
Adding Text
Adjusting the Printed Area
Adding Sound to an Image
Playing Back Sounds
Playing Back Pictures on TV
3
Getting Photos Into Applications and
Documents
Getting Images Into TWAIN Applications
Getting Images That You Can Import
What To Do If the Camera Is Not
Responding
Importing Images Into Documents
Getting Images With Copy and Paste
Using Drag and Drop From an Album
(Windows Only)
Getting Images With the Camio Viewer
(Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT 4.0)
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3-3
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4-10
4-11
4-11
4-12
4-13
4-13
4-14
4-15
4-15
4-16
Editing Sounds
Deleting Sounds
Adding Annotations
3-5
3-6
3-8
Blending In Annotations
Deleting Annotations
3-8
Displaying Albums as Slide Shows
Using an Album as a Screen Saver
Setting an Image as Wallpaper
Copying to Diskette or Zip Disk
Viewing the Pictures on Diskette or
Zip Disk
3-10
Dragging and Dropping a Picture Into
a Document
Transferring Images Before Placing Them
3-11
3-12
4-17
4-18
Sending Pictures and Sound by
E-mail
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Customizing Settings With the LCD Screen
Setting the Camera Clock
Setting the Alert Beep
Setting the LCD Brightness
Setting the Power Mode
Setting the Language
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6-10
6-11
6-11
6-12
6-12
5
Editing Images
Viewing and Selecting Images
Applying Quick Fix
Correcting an Image
Cropping an Image
Resizing an Image
Rotating an Image
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5-3
5-3
5-5
5-5
5-6
5-7
5-8
5-9
5-9
5-10
5-12
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Using Your Camera for Presentations
Flipping an Image
Applying Special Effects
Creating Panoramas
Picture-Taking Tips
Stitching Images
Troubleshooting Panoramas
Changing the Number of Colors
Uploading Existing Images From Your
Windows PC
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7-2
7-5
7-7
7-8
7-9
Uploading Images From Your Macintosh
Converting Presentations
Capturing Windows Screens
Capturing Macintosh Screens
Projecting Your Presentation
7-10
6
Using Custom and Advanced Features
Taking Pictures From Your Computer With
Image Expert
Using the Self Timer
Setting the Shutter Speed
Taking Pictures With EPSON Photo!2
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Using CompactFlash Memory Cards
6-1
6-3
6-4
6-4
Installing a Memory Card
8-2
8-3
8-4
8-4
8-5
8-5
8-6
Formatting a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card
Getting Images From a Card to Your Computer
Using a PCMCIA Adapter
Transferring Photos
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Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer 6-6
Changing Settings With Image Expert
Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!2
6-6
6-8
Getting Memory Information
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Copying To and From a Memory Card
8-7
A Optional Accessories
Using the Optional AC Adapter
Using an Optional Tripod
About the IOMEGA Clik! Drive
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A-2
A-3
9
Printing Directly From the Camera
Uploading Direct Print
Connecting the Camera to the Printer
Starting Direct Print
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9-4
9-5
9-6
9-6
9-11
9-13
9-14
9-16
9-17
9-18
9-18
B Specifications
Printing
Camera
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B-1
B-2
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B-3
B-4
B-4
B-4
B-4
B-5
B-5
B-5
Printing a Full Size or 5 × 7 Image
Printing a Card
Printing Album Images
Printing Stickers
Physical Dimensions
Power
Technical
Environmental
Photographic
Printing a Contact Sheet
Cleaning the Print Heads
Removing Direct Print
Reading Error Messages
Camera Picture Capacity
NiMH Battery Charger
Physical Dimensions
Technical
Optional AC Adapter
Physical Dimensions
Technical
10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger
Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger
Storing the Camera
Solving Camera Problems
Solving Picture Problems
10-1
10-1
10-2
10-2
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Introduction
our new EPSON PhotoPC 750Z is a high resolution,
Yeasy-to-use digital camera with a built-in LCD screen
and 3× optical zoom. You can view your pictures before and
after you capture them, or display them on a TV or
multimedia projector and transfer them to your computer.
You can even upload pictures, text, and graphics into your
camera, and play them back for presentations.
PhotoPC 750Z captures images at 1280 × 960 pixel
resolution in 24-bit color, using a 1.25 megapixel CCD
sensor. With Epson’s HyPict™ image enhancement
technology, the images can be interpolated to 1600 × 1200
pixels right inside the camera. The PhotoPC 750Z comes
with 12MB of memory to store approximately 178 standard
resolution images. The Solar Assist™ panel illuminates the
LCD monitor in direct sunlight, saving battery life.
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Introduction 1
Your PhotoPC 750Z comes complete with cables, batteries,
battery charger, camera bag, software, and utilities for
downloading, editing, organizing, and printing your
pictures.
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Video output for playing your pictures back on a TV,
VCR, or projector
Macro, digital zoom, panorama, continuous and quick
shot modes
Automatic, preset, or user-defined white balance and
adjustments for exposure and sensitivity
PhotoPC 750Z Features
PhotoPC 750Z is a complete system for capturing digital
Built-in flash with a slow synchronized mode for night
photography
images, and includes the following features:
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Resolutions up to 1280 × 960 pixels, and up to
Capability to print directly to several EPSON ink jet
printers—without using a computer
1600 × 1200 pixels (interpolated) using HyPict mode
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3× true optical zoom (34 mm to 102 mm)
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Automatic shut-off to save batteries
4MB internal flash memory and an 8MB Lexar Media™
CompactFlash™ card that together hold approximately
54 fine-resolution or 178 standard-resolution images
Automatic date and time recording for each picture
Cables for transferring photos to your Windows PC or
Macintosh and displaying on a TV or multimedia
projector
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24-bit color or grayscale image capture
Two-inch, active matrix TFT color LCD screen with
Solar Assist for previewing and playing back pictures
2 Introduction
Your camera comes with the PhotoPC 750Z software suite,
which includes the following applications:
Optional Accessories
EPSON offers these accessories for the PhotoPC 750Z:
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Sierra Imaging Image Expert™ software for
transferring, organizing, editing, and printing your
pictures
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AC adapter for use with any standard (110 V) electrical
outlet
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Replacement NiMH rechargeable batteries
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The EPSON Photo!2™ application and TWAIN driver
for transferring and converting your pictures
Replacement NiMH Power Pak including batteries and
charger
EPSON Photo File Uploader for converting
presentation slides into image files and uploading them
into your camera
You can also obtain additional CompactFlash memory cards
and PCMCIA adapters available from leading suppliers, such
as Lexar Media and SanDisk. Also, you can purchase an
IOMEGA Clik! drive that lets you copy pictures directly
from CompactFlash memory cards to your computer.
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EPSON Photo Program Uploader for installing the
Direct Print program on your camera; Direct Print lets
you print directly from the camera to a number of
EPSON ink jet printers.
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Introduction 3
Macintosh Systems
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Minimum System Requirements
To transfer images to your computer and edit them, make
Macintosh with PowerPC™ or higher processor
sure your system meets these minimum requirements:
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System Software Version 7.1 or later (System 7.5 or later
is required to access CompactFlash card memory
directly from the Macintosh)
Windows Systems
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IBM -compatible PC with 486 or higher processor
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At least 16MB RAM
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Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 95,
Windows NT 4.0 or Windows NT 3.51 (with Service
Pack 3)
At least 40MB free hard disk space
Double-speed CD-ROM drive
VGA monitor with at least 256 colors
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Serial port with standard RS-232C interface (19,200
bps, or higher)
Macintosh modem/printer serial port (19,200 bps, or
higher)
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At least 16MB RAM
Double-speed CD-ROM drive
Where To Get Help
At least 40MB free hard disk space
VGA or SVGA monitor with at least 256-color display
Mouse or other pointing device
EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic
support services and automated telephone services
24 hours a day.
4 Introduction
The following tables list the contact information:
To speak to a technical support representative, dial
(310) 974-1983 (U.S.), or (905) 709-3839 (Canada),
6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Toll or long distance charges may apply.
Electronic support services
Service
Access
World Wide Web
From the Internet, you can reach EPSON’s Home
Page at http://www.epson.com.
Before you call, please have the following information ready:
EPSON Internet FTP Site
If you have Internet FTP capability, use your Web
browser (or other software for FTP downloading)
to log onto ftp.epson.com with the user name
anonymous and your e-mail address as the
password.
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Product name
Product serial number
Computer configuration
Description of the problem
EPSON Forum on
CompuServe®
Members of CompuServe can type GO EPSON at
the menu prompt to reach the Epson America
Forum. For a free introductory CompuServe
membership, call (800) 848-8199 and ask for
representative #529.
You can purchase manuals and accessories from EPSON
Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only). In Canada,
please call (800) 873-7766 for dealer referral. Or visit our
website at www.epsonsupplies.com (U.S. sales only).
Automated telephone services
Service
Access
EPSON SoundAdviceSM
For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked
questions about EPSON products 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, call (800) 922-8911.
EPSON FaxAdvice™
Access EPSON’s technical information library by
calling (800) 922-8911. You must provide a return
fax number to use this service.
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EPSON Referral Service
For the location of your nearest Authorized
EPSON Reseller call (800) 922-8911.
Introduction 5
Software Support
Registration
If you are having problems with a software application
included with the camera, you can call one of the following
numbers for technical support:
Please take a minute to fill out the registration card for the
PhotoPC 750Z digital camera and mail it back to us. This
enables you to receive special information on accessories,
new products, and software upgrades. You’ll get immediate
attention if you have a problem with your PhotoPC 750Z.
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(800) 501-8902 for Sierra Imaging Image Expert
software questions (for Windows 95, Windows 98, and
Windows NT 4.0 users, make sure you check the
Quick Tour first)
Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions before using your camera and
battery charger. Also follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the camera, battery charger, and batteries.
(310) 974-1983 for the EPSON Photo!2 application
and TWAIN driver, the EPSON Photo File Uploader,
the EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader, and the Direct
Print software.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the
camera’s cover or open any of the compartments except
as instructed in Getting Started and this User’s Guide.
Software Licensing
You can install EPSON Photo!2, the EPSON Photo File
Uploader, and the EPSON Photo!2 Program Uploader on
multiple computer systems. If you want to install Image
Expert on multiple computer systems, please contact Sierra
Imaging at (800) 501-8902 regarding the licensing fee.
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To prevent fire or electric shock, do not insert objects
through any openings in the camera or battery charger.
Do not expose the camera or battery charger to rain or
moisture.
6 Introduction
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To prevent fire or explosion, do not use the camera or
battery charger where inflammable or volatile gas is
stored.
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Use only the types of power sources listed on the charger
label and in Getting Started and this User’s Guide. Always
supply power to the charger directly from a standard
domestic electrical outlet.
If the camera shows unusual signs such as noise, odor, or
smoke, turn it off immediately. Remove the batteries
and/or disconnect the AC adapter, and unplug the AC
adapter from the electrical outlet.
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Do not use the camera outdoors during adverse weather
conditions.
Do not store the camera near sources of bright light,
direct sunlight, high humidity, heat, excessive dirt or
dust, or where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or
magnetic fields.
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If the battery charger shows unusual signs such as noise,
odor, or smoke, unplug it immediately.
To avoid damage to the optics of the camera, do not
expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods of
time.
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To prevent possible eye injury, do not take flash pictures
of faces at close range.
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Do not use the charger near water. Never insert or
remove the charger’s power plug with wet hands.
Avoid sudden temperature changes, which can cause
moisture to condense on the camera. Keep the camera in
a case or bag if you need to move it from a cold
environment to a warm one. Allow time for the camera
and its optional accessories to adjust to temperature
changes before using them.
Keep the charger away from heat sources. Do not use
outside the temperature range of 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C).
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Do not use the charger within reach of children.
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Do not use a frayed or damaged power cord with the
AC adapter.
Introduction 7
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Remove batteries and/or unplug the camera and the AC
adapter and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions: if the power cord or
plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the camera; if the
camera has been dropped or its exterior has been
damaged; if the camera or its optional accessories do not
operate normally or exhibit a distinct change in
performance.
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Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions.
Do not attempt to service the camera or battery charger
yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
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If the liquid crystal solution contained in the display
panel or in the LCD screen 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.
8 Introduction
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Using Advanced Camera Features
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he PhotoPC 750Z has advanced features for taking
specialized photos. These features are described in the
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Taking pictures with the timer
Using macro mode to take close-ups
Taking digital panoramic pictures
Taking digital zoom pictures
Using the view mode menus
Continuous shooting
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Using slow synchronized flash mode for night photos
Using Advanced Camera Features 1-1
4
Press the shutter button. The timer icon and the red
timer light on the front of the camera flash slowly for
8 seconds. Then they flash rapidly for 2 seconds before
the shutter is released.
Taking Pictures With the Timer
Setting the timer creates a 10-second delay between
the time you press the shutter button and the actual
image capture. This allows you to take a picture of yourself.
The camera beeps when the image is captured. The
status light on the back of the camera flashes red as
PhotoPC 750Z processes the image. When the status
light stops flashing and turns green, you can take
another picture.
Follow these steps to take a picture with the timer:
1
Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod and
remove the lens cover. (See page A-2 for information on
attaching the camera to a tripod.)
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Slide down the camera dial lock and turn the camera dial
5
To turn off the timer, press the timer button again or
turn off the camera.
to On or View. Wait until the status light turns green.
Press the timer button. The timer icon
the display panel.
appears on
Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups
With the LCD screen, you can use the camera’s macro mode
to take pictures as close as 8 inches (20 cm). Follow these
steps:
1
Turn the camera dial to the View position. You see a
timer
live preview on the LCD screen.
1-2 Using Advanced Camera Features
1
2
Press the Mode button on the back of the camera.
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5
Press the button all the way down to capture the image.
To turn off macro mode, press the mode button three
times or turn off the camera.
NOTE
When you take macro close-ups, you should use a tripod (as
described in Appendix A) and disable the flash. Otherwise, your
pictures may appear blurry and washed-out.
Taking Digital Panoramic Pictures
Mode button
Images in the digital panorama format are long and narrow,
although they are not captured at a wider angle than normal
images. Strips at the top and bottom of the image area are
cropped out. Smaller file sizes mean you can store more
pictures in the panorama format.
For a few seconds, the word MACRO appears on the
LCD screen, and the frame around the image turns
green.
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Press the shutter button halfway to lock the auto focus.
The status light turns orange, and a small green circle
appears in the upper right corner of the screen. While
you hold the button down, you can reframe your picture
if you want.
Make sure the camera dial is set to View, and follow these
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steps to take a panoramic picture:
1
Press the Mode button twice.
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Using Advanced Camera Features 1-3
The word PANORAMA appears briefly on your screen
and black margins appear at the top and bottom of the
NOTE
You can’t use panorama mode when taking pictures with
continuous shooting (see page 1-7).
LCD screen, and you see the panorama icon
the bottom.
at
The following examples show the same subject captured in
standard, digital zoom, and digital panorama formats:
You can use the image quality button on top of the
camera to select fine, super fine, monochrome fine, or
monochrome super fine image quality (all at 1280 × 480
pixels); or HyPict or monochrome HyPict (both at
1600 × 600 pixels).
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3
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the auto focus.
The status light turns orange, and a small green circle
appears in the upper right corner of the screen. While
you hold the button down, you can reframe your picture
if you want.
standard
digital zoom
Press the button all the way down to capture the image.
The Panorama format remains active until you press the
mode button twice or turn off the camera.
digital panorama
1-4 Using Advanced Camera Features
1
3
Press the button all the way down to capture the image.
Taking Digital Zoom Pictures
Digital zoom pictures are magnified two times (2×). This
format is like a digital version of telephoto. The automatic
cropping effect makes file sizes smaller, allowing you to store
more pictures in the digital zoom format.
The zoom format remains active until you press the Mode
button again or turn off the camera.
NOTE
Since the digital zoom mode crops the image and magnifies it, it
is best to print the image in a smaller format.
Make sure the camera dial is set to View, and follow these
steps to take a digital zoom picture:
1
Press the Mode button three times.
Using the View Mode Menus
You can use the view mode on the LCD screen to use
advanced settings and control the display of information.
Make sure your lens cover is off, then follow these steps to
access the menus:
The word D-ZOOM appears on your LCD briefly. An
orange frame appears around the previewed image, and
the digital zoom icon
of the screen.
is displayed at the bottom
1
Slide down the camera dial lock and turn the camera dial
2
Press the shutter button halfway to lock the auto focus.
to the View position.
The status light turns orange, and a small green circle
appears in the upper right corner of the screen. While
you hold the button down, you can reframe your picture
if you want.
The lens moves out and you see a preview of your
picture on the LCD screen.
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Using Advanced Camera Features 1-5
2
Press the SEL (select) button.
3
Press the
and
buttons to view the settings for
other menus. The orange highlight indicates the
currently selected menu.
You can choose from the following menus:
Conditions (use advanced photo settings). See
arrow
buttons
page 1-7 for instructions.
SEL
(select)
button
Settings (change the date, time, beep, power
setting, and LCD brightness). See page 6-9 for
instructions.
Blue menu icons appear at the top of the screen, with
the currently selected menu highlighted in orange. The
settings for this menu are displayed on the screen as
shown:
Information (turn off the display of
information on previewed pictures). See
page 2-5 for instructions.
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5
To exit the menus, press the ESC button until the menu
icons and settings disappear. (Depending on the menu,
you may have to press this button several times to return
to view mode.)
When you’re finished, turn the camera Off. (It will shut
off automatically within 30 seconds.)
1-6 Using Advanced Camera Features
1
2
3
Press
or
to display the Conditions menu:
Continuous Shooting
In this mode, you can take two standard resolution
pictures a second, with up to sixteen pictures in a
sequence. You can capture a complex motion, such as a golf
swing, in a series of steps to create animation sequences for
the Internet, screen savers, or presentations.
Press the SEL button to display the menu options:
NOTE
You can’t use the flash for continuous shooting, so make sure
you have adequate lighting for your pictures. In addition, you can’t
use the panorama or digital zoom features with continuous
shooting.
Make sure the camera dial is set to View, and follow these
steps to take a rapid sequence of pictures:
1
Press the SEL button to display the menus.
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Using Advanced Camera Features 1-7
4
Press
button until cont/quick
is selected and
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8
9
Press and hold the shutter button all the way down. The
status light flashes red and the camera beeps as it
captures each picture.
then press SEL to view the continuous/quick shot
menu.
Release the shutter button when you have captured the
pictures you want. The red light flashes as the camera
processes the images.
To switch back to normal picture taking, follow steps 1
through 5 above, but turn off the continuous mode.
5
6
Press
or
to change the setting to Cont.
Press SEL, then press the ESC button twice to return to
Automatic Continuous Shooting
You can combine continuous shooting with the
timer for delayed automatic capture of sixteen
images in eight seconds. This allows you to photograph
yourself in motion. Follow these steps:
view mode.
A red frame appears around the previewed image, and
the word CONTINUOUS appears briefly. You see the
continuous shooting icon
at the bottom of the
screen. The display panel shows a blinking arrow next to
1
Secure the camera on a flat surface or on a tripod. (See
page A-2 for information on attaching the camera to a
tripod.)
the Cnt (continuous) symbol.
2
Turn the camera dial to View.
1-8 Using Advanced Camera Features
1
3
4
Follow steps 1 through 5 on page 1-8 to select
continuous shooting.
6
To switch back to normal picture taking, follow steps 2
and 3 above, but turn off the continuous mode.
Press the timer button.
Taking Quick Shots
You can take as many images as the camera can temporarily
store with quick shot mode. Normally, the camera takes a
few seconds to process each image and you have to wait to
take the next picture. In quick shot mode, the camera stores
the images in its 4MB DRAM while you keep taking
pictures. It saves the images to the internal memory or
CompactFlash card after you are done.
timer
button
The timer icon
appears on the display panel.
Make sure the camera dial is set to View, and follow these
5
Press the shutter button.
steps to use quick shot mode:
The timer icon and the red timer light on the front of
the camera flash slowly for 8 seconds. Then they flash
rapidly for 2 seconds before the shutter is released.
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the menus.
Press
or
to display the Conditions menu:
A
You have 10 seconds to get ready for “action” in front of
the camera.
B
The camera beeps 16 times as it captures your images,
and the red light flashes as the images are processed.
Using Advanced Camera Features 1-9
3
4
Press the SEL button to display the menu options:
Taking HyPict Mode Pictures
The PhotoPC 750Z features a new Epson technology called
HyPict. In this mode, the PhotoPC 750Z captures images at
1280 × 960 pixels, and then interpolates them up to
1600 × 1200 pixels inside the camera, before compressing
them into JPEG format. In HyPict mode, you can enlarge
and print ultra-high resolution photos without
compromising detail and image quality. Follow these steps to
enable HyPict mode:
Press
button until cont/quick
is selected and
press SEL to view the continuous/quick shot menu.
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the menus.
Press or to display the Conditions menu:
5
6
Press
to change the setting to Quick.
Press SEL, then press the ESC button twice to return to
view mode.
NOTE
You must hold down the Function button to take quick shot
pictures.
You can’t use the Quick Shot mode to take HyPict mode pictures.
The camera needs approximately 20 seconds to process each
HyPict image.
Using Advanced Camera Features
1-10
1
3
Press the SEL button to display the menu options:
Using Advanced Settings
You can choose from the following settings for advanced
photographic controls:
◗
◗
◗
User defined or fixed white balance (for “warm” indoor
pictures or more brilliant sunsets)
Manual exposure control (provides 8 levels of exposure,
±2 steps)
4
5
Press
button until HyPict
is selected and then
Sensitivity control (for night photography, with 3 levels)
press SEL to change the setting to On.
Use the instructions in the following sections to take pictures
with advanced settings.
Press the ESC button twice to return to view mode.
NOTE
Using White Balance
When you are ready to take a picture, press the image quality
Normally, the PhotoPC 750Z adjusts the white
balance of your pictures automatically. This means
that both outdoor and indoor pictures have accurate colors,
without a “bluish” or “yellowish” appearance.
button a few times until you select HyPict
or Monochrome
HyPict as your image quality setting. (See Chapter 4 in
Getting Started for more information about image quality
settings.)
A
B
Using Advanced Camera Features 1-11
However, you can have the camera use a fixed white balance
for a warmer appearance under fluorescent lighting or special
effects, such as a red-tinted sunset. The white “color
temperature” of the fixed setting is 5200 degrees Kelvin. Or,
you can set the white balance yourself.
3
Press the SEL button to display the menu options:
Photographing With Fixed White Balance
Make sure the camera dial is set to View, then follow these
steps to take pictures with fixed white balance:
4
If the advanced settings are set to Auto (gray and not
selectable), highlight the Auto/Manual advanced settings
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the menus.
Press or to display the Conditions menu:
icon
and press the SEL button.
5
6
7
Press
to highlight the white balance icon
.
Press the SEL button to view the white balance menu.
Press or to change the white balance setting to
Lock and press SEL. (The white balance setting is
locked at 5200°K.)
8
Press the ESC button twice to return to view mode.
1-12 Using Advanced Camera Features
1
An arrow appears next to the WB (white balance)
symbol on the display panel.
3
Press the SEL button to display the menu options:
9
Take pictures with the LCD screen as usual. (See
page 3-9 in Getting Started for instructions.)
10 To switch back to auto white balance, follow steps 1
through 6 above, but change from Lock to Auto.
4
If the advanced settings are set to Auto (gray and not
selectable), highlight the Auto/Manual advanced settings
Photographing With User Defined White
Balance
icon
and press the SEL button.
Make sure the camera dial is set to View, then follow these
steps to take pictures with fixed white balance:
5
6
7
Press
to highlight the white balance icon
.
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the menus.
Press or to display the Conditions menu:
Press the SEL button to view the white balance menu.
Press or to change the white balance setting to
(Setting) and press SEL.
A
The LCD screen shows a live preview and indicates the
area that will be used for the setting.
B
Using Advanced Camera Features 1-13
8
9
Focus the camera on a piece of white paper, or some
other object to set the white balance by, and press the
shutter button to save the setting.
Adjusting Exposure
Your camera normally adjusts exposure
automatically. If you want to lighten or darken a
photo before you take it, you can use the manual setting, and
adjust the exposure by hand for any photo you take.
Press
to select User and press the SEL button.
10 Press the ESC button twice to return to view mode. An
arrow appears next to the WB (white balance) symbol
on the display panel.
Make sure the camera dial is set to View, then follow these
steps to take pictures with manual exposure adjustment:
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the menus.
Press or to display the Conditions menu.
11 Follow the instructions on page 3-9 in Getting Started to
take pictures with the LCD screen as usual.
12 To switch back to auto white balance, follow steps 1
through 6 above, but change from User to Auto. Then
press the ESC button twice to return to view mode.
NOTE
You can’t set a user-defined white balance if your camera
memory is full.
1-14 Using Advanced Camera Features
1
3
Press the SEL button to display the menu options, as
6
7
8
Press
to change from Auto and press the SEL
shown.
button.
Press
or
to select an exposure value and
press SEL.
Press the ESC button twice to return to view mode. The
manual exposure icon appears in the upper left corner of
the screen.
4
5
If the advanced settings are set to Auto, highlight the
9
Any time you want to change the value, hold the
Function button and use the arrow keys to lighten or
darken the image. As you change the setting, you see
plus or minus indicators on the display panel and the
upper left corner of the LCD screen.
Auto/Manual advanced settings icon
and press the
SEL button.
Press
until the exposure icon
is highlighted
and press the SEL button to view the exposure menu.
Press
once to make the image one half step lighter
again to make it one whole step lighter
(+0.5); press
(+1.0). You can go to two steps lighter than the normal
exposure. This is useful when your picture has a bright
background, for example, windows facing the sun.
A
B
Using Advanced Camera Features 1-15
Press
to make the image one half step darker
again to make it one whole step darker
Make sure the camera dial is set to View, then follow these
(–0.5); press
steps to use the high sensitivity mode to take night photos:
(–1.0). You can go to two steps darker than the normal
exposure. This is useful when you’re photographing an
object with a dark background.
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the menus.
Press or to display the Conditions menu:
10 Take your pictures with the LCD screen as usual,
following the instructions on page 3-9 in Getting Started.
If you’re not sure about the lighting conditions, you may
want to take several photos with various exposure
settings.
3
4
Press the SEL button to display the menu options:
11 To switch back to automatic exposure, follow steps 1
through 6 above, but change the setting to Auto.
Adjusting Sensitivity for Night or Indoor
Photos
The camera’s high sensitivity settings let you take
pictures in low light or indoors without the flash.
With these settings, you can set the camera from the camera’s
standard ISO equivalent of 90 to an ISO equivalent of 180
or 360.
If the advanced settings are set to Auto, highlight the
Auto/Manual advanced settings icon
and press the
SEL button.
1-16 Using Advanced Camera Features
1
5
Press
to highlight the sensitivity icon
and click
Using Slow Synchronized Flash
Mode for Night Photography
SEL to display the sensitivity menu:
To light up the background as well as your subject,
use the slow synchronized flash mode when taking
pictures at night. This option causes the aperture to stay
open longer, allowing more light to enter the camera.
Set the camera dial to View, then follow these steps:
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the menus.
6
Press
or
to change from Std (ISO 90) to
Med (ISO 180) or High (ISO 360) and press SEL.
Press
or
to display the Conditions menu:
7
8
Press the ESC button twice to return to view mode.
Take your pictures with the LCD screen as usual,
following the instructions on page 3-9 in Getting Started.
9
To switch back to the standard sensitivity setting,
follow steps 1 through 6 above, but change from Med
or High to Std.
A
B
Using Advanced Camera Features 1-17
3
Press the SEL button to display the menu options:
8
9
Take your pictures with the LCD screen as usual. (You
can follow the instructions on page 3-9 in Getting
Started.)
To switch back to the standard setting, follow steps 1
through 6 above, but change from Slow to Std.
4
5
If the advanced settings are set to Auto, highlight the
Auto/Manual advanced settings icon
and press the
SEL button.
Press
to highlight the flash icon.
6
7
Press SEL to change from Std to Slow.
Press the ESC button twice to return to view mode.
1-18 Using Advanced Camera Features
.
2
Playing Back Photos
2
he LCD screen lets you play back your pictures one-
by-one or in groups of nine at a time. You can magnify
T
or erase selected pictures and customize playback features
through the LCD screen menus. You can view your pictures
on a television just as easily as on the camera’s screen. This
chapter explains the following:
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
Using playback mode
Playing back pictures one-by-one
Playing back multiple pictures
Playing pictures as a slide show
Turning off picture information
Magnifying a picture
A
B
Erasing pictures
Playing back pictures on TV
Playing Back Photos 2-1
2
To access the screen menus, press the SEL button. Blue
menu icons appear at the top of the screen with the
currently selected menu displayed in orange.
Using the Playback Mode
Follow these steps to use the camera’s playback mode:
1
Push down the camera dial lock and turn the camera dial
The settings for this menu are displayed on the screen, as
shown:
to Play.
3
Press the
and
buttons to view the settings for
other menus.
You can choose from the following menus:
Settings (date, time, beep, power-save mode,
and LCD brightness). See pages 6-8 to 6-12 for
more information.
The last photo you took appears on the LCD screen.
2-2 Playing Back Photos
Information (turn off the display of
4
5
To exit the menus, press the ESC button until the menu
icons and settings disappear. (Depending on the menu,
you may have to press this button several times.)
2
information on played-back pictures). See
page 2-5 for instructions.
Playback Mode (display one at a time or
When you’re finished with playback mode, turn the
groups of 9 images). See page 2-4 for
camera dial Off.
instructions.
Magnification (zoom in on a picture and view
When you set the camera dial to Playback, you see the last
time, and picture information:
it in sections). See page 2-6 for instructions.
Photo Control (erase, lock, display memory
information, or work with flash memory cards).
date and
time
See pages 2-7 to 2-12 and Chapter 10 for instructions.
Slide Show (play back pictures
automatically). See page 2-5 for instructions.
Software (print directly from the camera or
add/remove the Direct Print program). See
Chapter 9 for instructions.
A
number of
photos taken
B
Language (select language for LCD display
frame number
image quality
and menus). See page 6-12 for instructions.
Playing Back Photos 2-3
Press the
You can continue pressing the button to view your pictures
in order. Press to move backward through your pictures.
button to display the earliest picture taken.
Thumbnail images of the last photos you took appear on
the screen, with the currently selected image framed in
white, as shown below.
Playing Back Multiple Pictures
You can play back your pictures in Multi mode to
view small “thumbnail” versions of nine pictures at
once. Make sure the camera dial is set to Play, and follow
these steps:
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the screen menus.
Press
or
until you see the Playback Mode
menu.
4
Press the
and
buttons to move the white
selection frame through the images on screen. When the
frame passes the first or last photo of the current group,
the previous or next three images are displayed in the
group.
3
Press the SEL button again to choose the Multi setting,
then press the ESC button to exit the menus.
2-4 Playing Back Photos
5
To switch back to displaying one picture at a time,
follow steps 1 through 3 again, but choose the Normal
setting on the Playback Mode menu.
◗
◗
To move forward or back through the photos
2
manually or reverse the direction of the slide show,
press the
To pause the slide show at a particular photo, press
the SEL button. The pause icon appears next to
or
button.
Playing Your Pictures as a Slide
Show
the picture count on the screen. Press SEL again to
You can use the LCD screen to display your pictures
automatically. Make sure the camera dial is set to
Play, and follow these steps:
resume the slide show.
4
To stop the slide show, press the ESC button. Press
ESC again to return to normal playback mode.
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
Turning Off Picture Information
Press the
or
button until you see the Slide
The LCD screen displays the time and date of each
picture along with other information. You can turn
off the information display if you want.
Show option.
Make sure the camera dial is set to Play, and follow these
3
Press the SEL button again. The LCD screen begins
playing back your pictures one by one, with the image
numbers appearing in the bottom right corner.
steps:
A
1
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
B
Playing Back Photos 2-5
2
Press the
or
button until you see the
The sections of your image that can be viewed are
demonstrated in the figure below:
Information menu.
3
4
Press the SEL button to turn information Off. You can
Make sure the camera dial is set to Play, and follow these
press it again to turn information back on.
steps:
To save your setting, press the ESC button.
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
You can also turn off information displayed in view mode.
Press the
or
button until you see the
Turn the camera dial to View and follow the steps above.
Magnification option.
Magnifying a Picture
You can zoom in to magnify a portion of your image
on the LCD screen and view it in greater detail.
3
Press the SEL button to zoom in on the center of your
image. A small icon in the upper left corner shows
which section of your image is currently displayed.
Then you can use the arrow buttons to scroll the image and
display another section (up to nine sections for regular
images and three sections for panoramic images).
2-6 Playing Back Photos
4
5
Use the
or right. To move the display up or down, hold down
the Function button and press the or buttons.
The icon indicates which section is displayed.
and
buttons to move the display left
Erasing the Currently Displayed Picture
Make sure the camera dial is set to Play and the image you
want to erase is displayed. Then follow these steps:
2
1
Hold down the Function button and press the ESC
Press the ESC button to return to normal view. Press
button.
ESC again to exit the menu.
You see the following message on the LCD screen:
Erasing Pictures
The LCD screen provides two different methods for deleting
images after you play them back:
◗
◗
You can delete the currently displayed picture
You can select pictures for deletion or “lock” (protect)
them from deletion
2
Press the SEL button to erase the picture. The picture is
erased and the screen returns to playback mode.
You can also erase photos through your software when the
camera is connected to your computer. For instructions, see
Getting Started and Chapter 3.
NOTE
A
If you try to erase a locked photo , you see a warning message.
Press any button to clear the message. See pages 2-9 to 2-12 for
instructions on locking and unlocking images in the camera.
B
Playing Back Photos 2-7
3
4
Press the SEL button to enter the Erase mode. The
Selecting Pictures to Erase
following menu is displayed:
You select pictures to erase using the Photo Control
menu. You can either select individual pictures, or
choose to erase all the pictures in the camera. Using the same
menu, you can select pictures to lock (protect from erasing)
about locking and unlocking pictures.
Press the
or
button to choose Select Photo
or Erase All:
erase pictures:
◗
◗
If you want to erase just one or some of the photos,
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
Press the or button until you see the Photo
choose Select Photo. Then continue with Step 5.
If you choose Erase All. Then press the SEL
button. A message appears asking you to confirm
that you want to erase the photos. Press the SEL
button to erase the photos; or press the ESC button
to return to the Photo Control menu without
erasing the photos.
Control menu, then press the SEL button to display the
menu options:
5
Press the SEL button, then press the
or
button
to move through the images in the camera until the
photo you want appears on the screen.
2-8 Playing Back Photos
6
Press the SEL button. An orange frame appears around
9
Press ESC until you return to normal playback mode.
2
the image. If you want to erase other photos at the same
Locking Photos
time, use the
or
button to display them, then
The lock feature allows you to keep your photos from being
accidentally erased. You can lock selected photos or all the
photos in the camera.
press the SEL button to select them.
NOTE
To cancel the selection of a photo, simply highlight it and
Make sure the camera dial is set to Play, then follow these
press the SEL button again.
steps to lock pictures:
7
8
When you have selected all the photos you want to erase,
press the ESC button. A message appears asking you to
confirm your selections.
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
Press the or button until you see the Photo
Control menu, then press the SEL button to display the
Press the SEL button to erase the images and return to
menu options:
the Erase Photos menu.
NOTE
If there are locked photos in your camera, a message
appears on the screen before the confirmation message.
Press the SEL button to erase only the unlocked images
from the camera. (If you want to erase locked photos, you
must unlock them first.)
A
B
Playing Back Photos 2-9
3
Press the
button until Lock is highlighted in
5
6
Press the SEL button, then press the
or
button
orange, then press the SEL button to view the Lock
to move through the images in the camera until the
photo you want to lock appears on the screen.
Photos menu:
Press the SEL button. A lock icon appears next to the
frame number. If you want to lock other photos, use the
or
button to display them, then press the SEL
button to select them.
NOTE
4
Press the
or
button to choose Select Photo
To cancel the selection of a photo, press the SEL button
again.
or Lock All:
◗
◗
If you want to lock just one or some of the photos,
choose Select Photo. Then continue with step 5.
7
When you have selected all the photos you want to lock,
press the ESC button. The following message appears:
If you want to lock all the photos, choose Lock All.
Then press the SEL button. A message appears
asking you to confirm that you want to lock all the
photos. Press the SEL button to lock the photos.
Then press the ESC button until you return to
normal playback mode.
2-10 Playing Back Photos
8
9
Press the SEL button to lock the images.
3
Press the
button until Lock is highlighted in
2
orange, then press the SEL button to view the Lock
Press ESC until you return to normal playback mode.
menu:
Unlocking Photos
After you have locked some of your pictures, you can unlock
selected photos or all the photos in the camera.
Make sure the camera dial is set to Play, then follow these
steps to unlock pictures:
4
Press the
or
button to choose Select Photo
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
Press the or button until you see the Photo
or Unlock All.
◗
◗
If you want to unlock just one or some of the locked
photos, choose Select Photo. Then continue with
step 5.
Control menu, then press the SEL button to display the
menu options:
If you want to unlock all the locked photos, choose
Unlock All. Then press the SEL button. A message
appears asking you to confirm that you want to
unlock all the photos. Press the SEL button to
unlock the photos. Then press the ESC button
until you return to normal playback mode.
A
B
Playing Back Photos 2-11
5
6
Press the SEL button, then press the
or
button
8
9
Press the SEL button to unlock the images.
to move through the images in the camera until the
photo you want to unlock appears on the screen.
Press ESC until you return to normal playback mode.
Playing Back Pictures on TV
Press the SEL button. The lock icon disappears from the
screen. If you want to unlock other photos at the same
You can display your pictures on a regular television
or VCR by using the video cable that came with your
PhotoPC 750Z.
time, use the
or
button to display them, then
press the SEL button to select them.
NOTE
TIP
To cancel the selection of a photo, press the SEL button
again.
You can videotape your pictures to share them without using a
computer. After you connect the camera to your VCR, press the
Record button on the VCR and set the camera’s LCD screen to
Slide Show.
7
When you have selected all the photos you want to
unlock, press the ESC button. The following message
appears:
Follow these steps to play back your pictures on TV:
1
Make sure the camera and TV (and VCR) are turned off.
2-12 Playing Back Photos
5
Turn the camera dial to Play. The last picture you took
appears on the TV screen. You can use all of the
camera’s playback features when your pictures are
displayed on TV.
NOTE
Using the optional AC adapter is highly recommended when you
play back your pictures on a TV. See page A-1 for instructions and
ordering information.
2-14 Playing Back Photos
.
Getting Photos Into Applications and
Documents
3
3
hotoPC 750Z provides several methods for getting
your pictures into applications and projects. You can
NOTE
P
Although most of the instructions and illustrations in this chapter
apply to Windows 95 or Windows 98, you can follow the same
steps on a Macintosh or a different version of Windows.
drag and drop a picture from an Image Expert album into a
document or presentation. You can also import an image
into your application, or copy and paste it. You can use the
Camio™ Viewer to drag a picture directly from the camera
and drop it into your project. This chapter describes the
following:
Getting Images Into TWAIN
Applications
If you use Photoshop or other TWAIN-compliant
applications, you can transfer your pictures directly into your
program from the camera. Follow these steps:
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◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
Getting images into TWAIN applications
Getting images that you can import
Importing images into documents
Getting images with copy and paste
Using drag and drop from an album
Getting images with the Camio Viewer
1
2
Start your application.
A
Import
, then
Select TWAIN_32 Source
(or
Choose
Acquire
TWAIN Select Source
) from the File
, then
B
menu.
Getting Photos Into Applications and Documents 3-1
3
4
5
Choose EPSON PhotoPC 750Z-600 as the TWAIN
If you see a Setup screen that says The Camera Is Not
source.
Responding, see page 3-5.
Choose Import, then TWAIN_32 (or Acquire, then
6
Select the picture you want and click Get Photos to
transfer the picture. Or, click Select All, and then Get
Photos, to transfer all the pictures.
TWAIN Acquire) from the File menu.
The EPSON Photo!2 screen appears, with “thumbnail”
images of your pictures, as shown below.
You can also select a picture and do the following before
you transfer it:
Click to transfer
your picture(s)
◗
◗
Click View Photo to see a full-size image.
Click one of the rotate buttons to turn the picture
90 degrees.
◗
◗
Click Photo Info to see the capture time and date,
image resolution, and other information.
Click PhotoEnhance to automatically improve
the picture during transfer. (You can select and
enhance all the pictures at once. However, using
this feature will make the transfer take significantly
longer. Not recommended without using the AC
adapter.)
Click if you
need help
3-2 Getting Photos Into Applications and Documents
7
8
After transferring, click Erase Photos if you want to
You see a screen like the one below. (If you see a Setup
screen that says The Camera Is Not Responding, see
page 3-5.)
remove the picture(s) from your camera.
3
If necessary, click Close to exit the EPSON Photo!2
screen and return to your application. You see the
picture or pictures in the work area.
Click to transfer and
convert picture(s)
Getting Images That You Can Import
Most methods of transferring images from the camera save
your pictures as JPEG files. If your word processor or other
application doesn’t support the JPEG format, you have to
convert the files one by one. Or, you can use the export
feature of EPSON Photo!2 to automatically convert the files
as you transfer them.
Follow these steps to transfer and export your pictures with
EPSON Photo!2:
2
Click the picture you want, or click Select All.
You can also view, rotate, or enhance the picture(s) or
see picture information before you transfer, as described
on page 3-2.
1
Start your EPSON Photo!2 software. Under
Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0, click
Start, and then point to Programs, PhotoPC 750Z,
EPSON Photo!2.
A
B
Getting Photos Into Applications and Documents 3-3
3
Click the Export Photos button. The Save As dialog
5
6
Select the file type from the pull-down menu. You can
choose any of the following formats:
box appears:
◗
◗
◗
◗
Bitmap (BMP)
JPEG
Click if you want to
choose a different folder
Click if you want to
create a new folder
PCX
PICT (Macintosh only)
Click Save. Your pictures are transferred one by one.
NOTE
You cannot open exported photos in EPSON Photo!2. Use
Image Expert to view and edit the exported images.
Type a name
for your
photo(s)
Click to choose
the file type
Click to transfer
and “export”
photos
7
8
Click Erase Photos if you want to remove the pictures
from your camera.
4
Type a file name. If you’re transferring more than one
image, the software will add numbers to identify each
one.
Click Close to exit EPSON Photo!2.
You can now insert your exported pictures in documents and
other projects. For instructions, see page 3-6.
3-4 Getting Photos Into Applications and Documents
Here are some of the additional things you can do with
EPSON Photo!2:
Responding
When you try to acquire pictures from the camera or start
the EPSON Photo!2 application, you may see a screen with
the following message:
3
◗
Select the Folder tab and click Browse to locate and
display pictures you have downloaded. You can then
select a picture and click Upload Photos to transfer a
optional memory card. See Chapter 7 for more
information.
◗
◗
Select the Controls tab to change camera settings or
view a live preview and take pictures from your
computer. See page 6-4 for more information.
Set the camera’s date and time from the Setup tab, or
change your computer connection settings. See page 6-8
for more information.
Follow these steps to fix your camera connection:
1
Make sure the camera is turned on and has not shut off
automatically. If it has, turn the camera dial Off and
then back On.
A
B
Getting Photos Into Applications and Documents 3-5
2
Check the cable and make sure the connections are
secure. Make sure the pins inside the connector are not
bent.
7
Click Test Connection again. If you still don’t see
your pictures, see Chapter 10 for more troubleshooting
tips.
3
4
5
Make sure your batteries have enough power, or your
AC adapter is connected.
Importing Images Into Documents
Once your pictures are transferred and saved on your hard
drive, you can import them into your applications. You may
need to convert your images if you didn’t export them from
the camera (as explained on page 3-3) and your application
can’t import JPEG files. Or, you can use the Save As feature
of Image Expert to convert image files.
Click Test Connection. If you see the same screen,
continue with step 5.
Select another port if necessary. In most cases, it is best
to leave the Port setting at Auto because EPSON
Photo!2 can detect the camera connection automatically.
NOTE
If you have a serial device connected to one port and an
internal modem on the other, you can try COM3 or
COM4.
Your picture may display poor image quality after you import it.
However, in most cases it will print correctly.
Follow these steps to import a PhotoPC 750Z picture into
your document:
6
Select a slower speed. EPSON Photo!2 automatically
chooses the fastest speed that works with your system.
This may actually be too fast for the configuration of
your port. Try setting the speed to 57600. You may
need to experiment to choose the best speed.
1
2
Start your application.
Open the document where you want to use the picture.
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3
4
Select the point where you want to place your picture.
6
Click OK (or Insert, Import, or whatever command
your application uses) to insert your picture. The picture
appears in your document.
Select Picture from the Insert menu. (In some
applications you may need to select a different
command, such as Import Picture, which is usually in
the File or Insert menu.)
3
An Insert Picture dialog box appears:
A
5
Locate and select the image you want to insert. In some
applications you can see a preview of your picture.
B
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3-7
Using Drag and Drop From an Album
(Not Available in All Operating
Systems)
Once you have transferred your pictures into albums, you
can easily drag and drop them into documents or other
projects.
NOTE
In some applications, you can add a frame around the picture if
you want to move it around on the page or resize it. In other
applications, you create a frame first, and then place the picture in
it. For instructions, see your application’s online help or
documentation.
Getting Images With Copy and Paste
NOTE
You can use this method to place a picture in just about any
Dragging and dropping an image into a document works only with
OLE-2.0-compliant applications, such as Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, WordPerfect, or Lotus SmartSuite. Depending
on how well your application supports OLE 2.0, your images may
not look as good when you drag and drop them as when you
import them.
type of document or project. Follow these steps:
1
2
Open your picture in Image Expert.
Click the Copy button or select Copy from the Edit
menu.
Follow these steps:
3
4
5
Start your word processor or other application.
1
2
Start Image Expert as described in Chapter 4.
Open the document where you want to use the picture.
Click View Pictures from an Existing Album.
Choose Paste (or Paste Special) from the Edit menu.
A copy of the picture appears in your document.
Getting Photos Into Applications and Documents
3-8
Or, from the Image Expert screen, click the
5
Open the document where you want to use the picture.
You should have both the Image Expert album and the
document displayed on your screen, as shown:
Open Album button
or select Open Album from
the File menu. You see a dialog box like the following:
3
3
4
Locate the album you want and double-click the album
name to open it.
A
6
7
Click the image you want.
Start your word processor or other application.
While holding down the mouse button, drag the image
to the location where you want it in your document.
B
Getting Photos Into Applications and Documents 3-9
8
Release the mouse button. The picture appears in your
document.
First you need to connect the camera to your computer as
described in Chapter 4. Then follow these steps:
If you want to edit or modify the picture, just double-click it
to bring up the Image Expert menus and toolbar. (See
Chapter 5 for more information on editing images.)
1
Double-click the camera icon
your Windows Taskbar.
on the right end of
You see the Camio Viewer Startup Options dialog box:
Getting Images With the Camio
Viewer (Windows 95, Windows 98,
and Windows NT 4.0)
The Camio Viewer, which runs under Windows 95,
Windows 98, or Windows NT4.0, is a quick and easy way to
get pictures from the camera. You can transfer all the images
to your computer, or just display the pictures in the camera.
Then you can drag a picture directly into a presentation or
document.
NOTE
Dragging and dropping an image with the Camio Viewer works
only with OLE-2.0-compliant applications running under
Windows 95, Windows 98, and Windows NT 4.0.
2
If you are trying to access the images on your camera,
select Connect Via Serial Port. If you are using a PC
card slot, select Connect Via PC Card.
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3
Choose one of the following options:
Dragging and Dropping a Picture Into a
Document
◗
View images in the Camera/PC Card
Displays a filmstrip of your pictures. You can then
select an image to drag and drop into a document or
presentation. (The image will be embedded in your
document, and will not be available as a separate
file.)
Follow these steps if you chose View images in the
3
Camera:
1
Click OK. Your pictures appear in a strip of thumbnail
images:
◗
◗
Copy all images from the Camera/PC Card to
the Computer
Transfers your pictures to an album (folder) on your
hard disk drive. You can then select an image to
drag and drop.
Copy all images and delete them from the
Camera/PC Card
Transfers your pictures to an album (folder) on your
hard disk drive and deletes them from the camera.
You can then select an image to drag and drop.
A
4
Continue with the steps in one of the following sections,
depending on the option you chose in step 3.
2
Open the application and document where you want to
use the picture.
B
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3
Click the picture you want to use. Without releasing the
mouse button, drag the picture to your document.
When your pointer is over the location where you want
the picture to appear, release the mouse button. The
picture is downloaded from the camera, and it appears
in your document.
Transferring Images Before Placing Them
Follow these steps if you chose Copy all images or Copy
all images and delete them:
1
Click OK to copy your pictures to an album named with
the current date. Or, type a new name for the album and
click OK. Your pictures are transferred one by one. They
appear in a strip of thumbnail images, as shown on the
previous page.
If you want to edit or modify the picture, just double-
click it to bring up the Image Expert menus and toolbar.
(Click your document outside the picture to return to
the normal view.) For more information about the
Camio Viewer, choose Quick Tour from the Image
Expert Help menu.
2
Follow steps 2 and 3 in the previous section to drag and
drop a picture into a document or other project.
NOTE
When you drag and drop with the Camio Viewer, your picture is
not saved as a separate image file on your hard drive. You have to
transfer your image first if you want it to be available as a
separate image file.
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86.
Working With Photos and Albums
4
4
ou can use Image Expert albums to organize and display
your pictures. You can print using dozens of predefined
Y
layouts. On Windows systems, you can also record sounds
for each image, copy an album to diskette, use your images as
wallpaper, and more. This chapter covers the following:
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
Using albums
Printing an image or album
Adding sound to an image
Adding annotations
Displaying albums as slide shows
Using an album as a screen saver
A
◗
◗
◗
Setting an image as wallpaper
Copying to diskette or Zip™ disk
Sending pictures and sound by e-mail
B
Working With Photos and Albums 4-1
If you want to create a new album, click the
Using Albums
New Album button
or select New Album from
Image Expert albums provide a convenient way to access and
view your pictures. Here are some of the things you can do
with albums:
the File menu.
◗
◗
◗
Organize pictures in albums
Rename a picture
existing
album
View picture information
new
album
Organizing Pictures in Albums
Although Image Expert initially sorts your pictures by date,
you can easily drag and drop images between albums to
organize them by subject matter or in any way you want.
2
Select the image or images you want to move or copy.
Hold down the Ctrl (Option on Macintosh) or Shift
key to select multiple images.
Follow these steps to copy or move images from one album
to another:
1
Open the album you want to copy the images to and the
album where the pictures are located.
3
4
To copy or move images, click inside one of the selected
images and hold down the mouse button.
Drag the image(s) to the other album.
Working With Photos and Albums
4-2
5
When the second album is highlighted, let go of the
mouse button.
3
Type in the new name and press Enter or click outside
of the name area. The new name appears above the
picture and is saved.
The images are copied to the album. You can sort the
pictures and save or rename the new album.
Viewing Picture Information
You can display information about any image file and the
camera settings that were used to capture it. Follow these
steps:
4
Renaming a Picture
You can easily rename a picture displayed in an album.
Follow these steps:
1
Click the picture to select it or double-click it to open
the image.
1
2
Click the picture to select it.
Double-click the name that appears above the picture.
The name is highlighted.
Double-click here to
change a picture’s name
A
B
Working With Photos and Albums 4-3
2
Click the Properties button
or select Properties
3
Click the Camera Settings tab to display information
from the Image menu. You see information like the
following:
like the following:
4
Click another image to view its information, or close the
Properties box.
Printing an Image or Album
Image Expert offers many choices for printing an individual
picture or album with titles, labels, or any text you want to
add. You can print an image at full size (one per page) or
choose the number of prints per sheet of paper. You can also
specify a size or print combinations with standard sizes for
framing.
Working With Photos and Albums
4-4
Follow these steps to print:
The image in the center of the screen shows you a
preview of your printout.
1
2
Open the image or album you want to print.
3
4
Follow the instructions in the sections below to adjust
printer settings, choose your layout style, select album
images, add text, and adjust the printed area for your
images.
Click the Print Layout button
or choose Print
4
Layout from the file menu.
The Print Layout window appears:
When you’re finished designing your layout, click the
Click to display next
or previous page
Click to adjust
margins
Click to display list
of sizes and layouts
Print button
to print out your picture(s).
NOTE
To print from Windows NT 3.51, click the Page Setup button or
choose Page Setup from the File menu. You can add a title or
footer to your page and print a contact sheet or select the number
of images per page for albums. However, you can’t choose layout
styles or use the other features described in this section.
Choosing the Layout Style
You can choose portrait or landscape orientation and select
from a variety of layouts.
A
B
Working With Photos and Albums 4-5
Follow these steps:
4
5
Choose the size and number of images you want per
page. If you need a custom size, choose Custom Size.
You can then enter exact dimensions for your picture or
size it interactively in the layout window.
1
2
3
Click the Print Setup button
if you need to select
your printer or paper size. Otherwise, all layouts are set
up for a standard letter-size sheet.
When the preview shows the layout you want, you can
In Windows, click the Portrait button
or
click the Print button
or follow the instructions in
Landscape button
to change the orientation of the
the next sections to add text or make other adjustments
to your printout.
page.
Click the down arrow next to the size box to display the
drop-down list of sizes and layout choices:
When you’re
printing an
album, you
can choose
from two
types of
contact
sheets.
Working With Photos and Albums
4-6
3
4
Click Change Font to set the font size, style, color, and
Adding Text
If you want to have image labels or page headers or footers
so on for your header, footer, or labels.
printed with your pictures, follow these steps:
Click Insert Special Item to choose one of the
following for your header, footer, or labels (only some of
the choices are available for each):
1
Click the Edit Text button . The Change Print Text
4
dialog box appears:
Type here if you want your text centered
under the picture or on the page.
Otherwise, type it in the Left or Right box.
5
When you’re finished designing your text, click OK.
The text is previewed on your layout in the center of the
screen.
2
Select Page Header, Page Footer, or Image Label,
and then type the text you want to use in the Left,
Center, or Right boxes (depending on how you want it
to display). You can type different text for each box.
A
B
Working With Photos and Albums 4-7
2
Choose the images you want to print, and drag each one
where you want it to appear in the layout.
Choosing Album Images
If you’re printing an album, Image Expert uses as many
pages as necessary to print the entire album. If you don’t
want to print all the images, you can choose the ones you
want and position them in your layout. Follow these steps:
You may notice that some images are cropped. If you want to
adjust the cropping, or zoom an image in or out, follow the
instructions in the next section.
1
Click the Pick Images button . Your album appears
Adjusting the Printed Area
in a “filmstrip” on the right side of your screen.
You can zoom in on an image, and then move it around to
display just the portion you want. Follow these steps to
adjust the printed area:
1
Double-click the image you want to adjust.
album filmstrip
page layout
4-8 Working With Photos and Albums
The other images fade out, and the sizing tools on the
left side of the screen become active.
3
4
5
Click the Move tool
and then click on an image to
move it and choose the portion you want to display.
Click the Reset Size button
to return to the default
size and layout.
sizing
tools
4
When the preview shows the layout you want, you can
click the Print button to produce your printout.
Adding Sound to an Image
(Windows Only)
If you’re using Windows and your system includes a
microphone and a 16-bit sound card with speakers, you can
add voice or musical annotations to your pictures. Follow
these steps to add sound:
2
Click the Zoom In tool
to enlarge and crop it.
and then click on an image
1
Select the image you want to add sound to.
You can also click the Zoom Out tool
to reduce
A
your image and display more of it.
B
Working With Photos and Albums
4-9
2
Click the Record button
on the left side of your
4
If you like your new recording, click OK. Otherwise,
click Cancel to delete the new recording and exit the
Record window. (You can start over with step 1, if you
want.)
screen or select Record Audio from the Annotation
menu to open the Record dialog box:
Playing Back Sounds
When you open an image that has audio attached to it
(indicated by a musical note), the audio clip automatically
plays.
3
Select the option you want:
◗
◗
To add sound to an image choose Record New.
To add additional sound to an existing audio clip,
indicates audio
message
choose Record Additional.
◗
◗
◗
To end your recording, choose Stop.
To listen to your new recording, choose Play New.
To listen to your original recording, choose Play
Original.
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You can also select the image with sound and use the Audio
buttons on the left side of your screen to listen to it:
3
Click and drag to select a section of the audio clip or the
entire clip. You can perform the following operations:
◗
Click the Play button to hear the section you
play or restart
pause
selected.
4
◗
◗
◗
Click Cut to remove the section.
stop
record
Click Copy to copy it.
edit
Select another image and click Paste to add the
sound clip to the new image.
Editing Sounds
You can modify your recorded sounds by cutting or copying
NOTE
To adjust recording or playback volume, or modify other features
of your audio system, select System Properties from the Audio
menu. You can also click (or right-click) the sound icon on your
Windows task bar. Use the volume control on your speakers to
quickly adjust playback volume.
and pasting from one clip to another. Follow these steps:
1
2
Select an image that has an audio clip.
Click the Edit Audio button , or choose Edit Audio
from the Annotation menu. The sound wave window
opens:
Deleting Sounds
A
To delete an audio clip, follow these steps:
1
Select the image with the sound you want to delete.
B
Working With Photos and Albums 4-11
2
Select Delete Annotations from the Edit menu. The
3
Draw your highlights, signature, or other additions.
following dialog box appears:
3
Click Yes.
Adding Annotations (Windows Only)
You can draw on your images to highlight specific areas or
add special effects using the annotations feature. You can
choose to have these annotations only show in Image Expert
or be permanently blended into your picture.
If you want to change the color or width of the lines,
click the Ink Options button
.
If you want to hide your annotations, click Show Ink in
the View menu to deselect it.
Follow these steps to add annotations to your image:
4
Save your image and click Yes to save your ink changes.
1
2
Open the image you want to add the annotation to.
Click the Ink button
.
Working With Photos and Albums
4-12
The annotations don’t appear in other applications or in
printed images. If you want the annotation to be a
permanent part of your image, you can blend it in, as
described in the section below.
Deleting Annotations
If you have not blended the annotation into your image, you
can delete it. Follow these steps to delete the annotation from
your image:
4
1
2
Open the image that has the annotation that you want
to delete.
Blending In Annotations
Once you blend an annotation into an image, you can’t
change it back, so you may want to save a copy of your
original image. Then follow these steps to permanently blend
in your annotations:
Select Delete Annotations from the Edit menu.
The following dialog box appears:
1
2
Open the image that has the annotations that you want
to make permanent.
Select Blend Ink Into Image from the Annotation
menu.
Image Expert displays the progress as the annotation is
merged into your picture.
3
Click Yes.
A
B
Working With Photos and Albums 4-13
4
If you want to change the appearance of your slide show,
click the Options button. The Slide Show Options
dialog box appears:
Displaying Albums as Slide Shows
With Windows, when you display an album as a slide show,
you can have it play automatically with various transition
effects between images. Follow these steps:
1
2
Open your album.
Click the Slide Show button
or select
Slide Show from the View menu.
The first image appears on your screen with the slide
show controls, as shown:
close
5
Set any of the following options and click OK:
stop
options
play
play audio
◗
◗
To stretch your pictures across the whole screen,
click Fit to Screen.
3
Click the Play button to see the slide show.
To change the display period for each picture,
change the number in the Seconds Between
Pictures box.
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◗
◗
◗
To play the slide show only once, click
2
3
Choose Set Screen Saver from the File menu. Image
Continuous Repeat to deselect it.
Expert asks you to confirm your choice.
To hide the titles of your pictures, click Show
Click Yes.
Titles to deselect it.
4
Windows will play a slide show of your album whenever
your system is idle.
To turn off the fades and dissolves that play
between pictures, click Show Transition Effects
to deselect it.
NOTE
◗
◗
To turn off audio clips attached to your images,
The screen saver slide show doesn’t include controls. If you want
to change the way your pictures are displayed, you have to use
the screen saver settings in your Control Panel. See your
Windows documentation or Help system for more information.
click Play Sounds to deselect it.
To hide ink annotations that appear on your
images, click Show Ink to deselect it.
6
Click the Exit button to stop the slide show.
Setting an Image as Wallpaper
You can use one of your own pictures as the background for
Using an Album as a Screen Saver
your desktop. Follow these steps:
If you’re using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT,
it’s easy to make your own screen saver with your favorite
pictures. Follow these steps:
1
2
Open the image you want to use, or select it in an
album.
A
1
Open the album you want to use.
Choose Set As Wallpaper (Set Desktop Picture for
B
Macintosh) from the File menu.
Working With Photos and Albums
4-15
For Macintosh, the image is set as the desktop
background.
You can minimize Image Expert to see your new
wallpaper.
In Windows, the following dialog box appears.
Copying to Diskette or Zip™ Disk
If you’re using Windows 95, Windows 98, or
Windows NT 4.0, you can copy albums or individual images
to diskettes or Zip disks. You can also include a player, so
your friends and business associates can view your pictures
on their computers. This makes your images and albums
completely portable.
Windows
Follow these steps:
Click to remove
existing wallpaper.
1
2
Insert a diskette into your diskette drive or a Zip disk
into your Zip drive.
3
Choose Center to place your picture in the middle of
the screen or Tile to fill the screen with copies of your
picture.
Open the album you want to copy.
If you don’t want to include all of your images, select the
images you want to add. To select more than one image,
hold down the Ctrl or Shift key.
4
5
If you want the image to be stretched across the whole
screen, click Resize to fit screen.
Click Yes. (If you change your mind, click Remove
3
Select Save To Floppy from the File menu.
Wallpaper.)
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4-16
You see the following dialog box:
NOTE
Depending on the size of your image files, you may be able
to fit only two or three on a diskette. You may want to use
Zip disks or other large-format storage media. Make sure
your diskette (or other storage device) is not write-protected
before you try to copy.
4
7
Click OK to copy your files.
4
5
Make sure your diskette drive or Zip drive letter appears
Viewing the Pictures on Diskette or Zip Disk
To run the slide show, double-click the player icon or
player.exe file. The pictures appear on your screen with the
slide show controls, as shown below:
in the Copy images to box.
If you want to include a slide show player to view the
pictures, make sure Include Slide Show Player is
checked.
close
6
If you want to copy the whole album, make sure there is
no check mark next to Selected Images Only.
stop
options
play audio
play
A
See page 4-14 for instructions on setting slide show options.
B
Working With Photos and Albums 4-17
2
Choose Send from the file menu. You see the Choose
Sending Pictures and Sound by
E-mail
Profile dialog box on the right.
You can send a picture directly from Image Expert if your
e-mail application complies with the MAPI (messaging
application programming interface) standard (Windows 95,
Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 only). For example, you
can use Inbox or Microsoft Exchange. You need to set up
Microsoft Exchange to work with your Internet service.
Click to configure
your Internet
service for
Microsoft
Exchange.
3
Choose the profile you want to use.
NOTE
Click New if your Internet service has not been set up
to work with Microsoft Exchange. For more
If you can’t e-mail pictures directly from Image Expert, you can
always send an e-mail message as you do normally and attach
one or more image and sound files.
information about setting up Microsoft Exchange, see
your Windows documentation or help system.
Before you start, make sure your modem and Internet service
are working correctly and your e-mail application is
configured. Then follow these steps:
4
5
Click OK. Your e-mail application opens, and the
image(s) you selected appear as attachments.
Type the e-mail address where you’re sending the
picture(s). You can also type in a subject heading and
message if you want.
1
Select or open the image(s) you want to send. Some
e-mail systems may limit the number of images you can
send in a single message.
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3.
5
Editing Images
5
ou can edit your images to enhance their appearance,
crop, rotate, and resize them, or create special effects.
5
Y
This chapter describes the following Image Expert features:
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◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
Viewing and selecting images
Applying Quick Fix
Correcting an image
Cropping an image
Resizing an image
Rotating and flipping an image
Applying special effects
Creating panoramas
A
Changing the number of colors
B
Editing Images 5-1
◗
◗
Click Zoom, and then click anywhere on your image to
enlarge your view. Right click or hold down the control
key and click to zoom out.
Viewing and Selecting Images
When your image is displayed in an album, you can rotate it
or do a quick fix. However, to use any other editing features,
you need to open the image by double-clicking it or selecting
Open Image from the File menu.
Use one of the three selection tools (Select Rectangle,
Select Ellipse, Select Freehand) to isolate a part of
your image before you edit it. Click the tool, then click
and drag on your image to select the portion you want to
work on.
Before you edit your image, you may want to use the Zoom
and selection tools on the left side of your screen.
◗
◗
Click Select All to select your entire image or all the
Zoom
images in an album.
Click Select None to deselect your image or images.
Select Rectangle
Select Ellipse
NOTE
For more information about any of the editing tools described in
this chapter, use the Help menu. For information on the Ink and
Ink Options tools, see Chapter 4.
Select Freehand
Ink
Ink Options
Select All
Select None
5-2 Editing Images
Applying Quick Fix
Correcting an Image
The easiest way to improve your image is to have Image
To fine-tune an image, click the Corrections tool
or
Expert automatically “correct” it with the Quick Fix
choose Corrections from the Image menu. You see a
command. You can click the Quick Fix tool
or select
window like the following:
Quick Fix from the Image menu.
5
If you don’t like the results, simply select Undo Quick Fix
from the Edit menu.
NOTE
If you Quick Fix an image displayed in an album (without opening
it in the Image Expert window), you can’t undo it.
Click and drag to adjust the
division between the original
and edited preview
A
B
Editing Images 5-3
Click the tabs at the top of the screen to make these kinds of
corrections:
Each dialog box “tab” includes sliders for quickly and easily
correcting your image. Simply move the slide indicator left
or right to make your edit.
◗
Contrast and Brightness
For adjusting the amount of light in your image and the
difference between light and dark areas.
The preview window shows your image with the original
view on the left and the corrected image on the right. If you
want to adjust the division between the original and edited
image, click and drag the triangle below the image. You can
also zoom in on your image to see more detail.
◗
Color
For correcting color casts and adjusting the balance of
cyan (blue), magenta (red), and yellow; and red, green,
and blue in your picture.
◗
Click Apply to make your changes on the current “tab.”
Your edited image becomes your new original and the
slide indicators move to the center of the range.
◗
Hue/Saturation
For adjusting colors around the “color wheel,” the
strength or purity of color, and the brightness of your
image.
◗
◗
Click OK to save the changes you made on all the
Corrections tabs and return to the main screen.
◗
◗
Sharpness
Click Cancel to cancel the changes on the current tab
For emphasizing or de-emphasizing edges and details.
and return to the main screen.
Equalization
For increasing and brightening detail in dark areas of
your image.
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4
5
If you change your mind about which part of the image
to crop, simply click anywhere outside the selected area
of the image and repeat step 3.
Cropping an Image
If you want to save only part of your image, use the crop
function to cut out the rest of the image. Follow these steps:
Click the Crop tool
or choose Crop from the Image
1
2
3
Open the image you want to modify.
Click one of the selection tools.
menu. The part of the image that was outside the dashed
line disappears.
5
Click and drag the mouse over the area you want to save.
A dashed border indicates the area you selected.
Resizing an Image
You can resize your image by changing the number of pixels.
This lets you maintain the image’s original resolution or
pixels per inch.
A
B
selected area
Editing Images 5-5
Choose Resize from the Image menu. You see a dialog box
Rotating an Image
You can click the Rotate tool
like the following:
to quickly rotate a picture
to the right. For more options, select Rotate from the Image
menu.
NOTE
This box
If you rotate an image displayed in an album (without opening it in
the Image Expert window), you can’t undo it.
changes size
to reflect the
numbers you
enter
You can choose one of the following:
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◗
◗
◗
Left (90 degrees counterclockwise)
Right (90 degrees clockwise)
Type a new number for the width or height. To maintain
your image’s proportions, both numbers change together.
If you want to distort your image, click Preserve Aspect
Ratio to deselect it.
Exact (specify the degree of rotation)
Free (interactive rotation, as described below)
If you want to experiment with rotation, choose Free and
follow these steps:
1
Click on your image and hold down the mouse. Your
pointer turns into the rotation tool.
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A rectangular outline of your image and an arrow
appear, as shown:
Flipping an Image
You can reverse your image by selecting Flip Horizontal
from the Image menu. This is useful for printing T-shirt
transfers. Select Flip Vertical to turn your image upside
down.
5
Applying Special Effects
To transform or distort your images in interesting ways,
choose Effects from the Image menu. You see a dialog box
like the following:
2
3
Move the pointer to rotate your image.
Release the mouse when your picture is at the angle you
want.
A
B
Editing Images 5-7
Click the tabs at the top of the screen to add these effects:
The preview window shows your image with the original
view on the left and the distorted image on the right. If you
want to adjust the division between the original and filtered
image, click and drag the triangle below the image. You can
also zoom in on your image to see more detail.
◗
Ripples
For an underwater effect. You can create whirlpool
effects or just a slight distortion.
◗
◗
Glass blocks
◗
Click Apply to make your changes on the current “tab.”
Your distorted image becomes your new original and the
slide indicators move to the center of the range.
You can change the number and size of the blocks.
Edges
To sharpen edges. You can also blend the image into a
light or dark background.
◗
◗
Click OK to save the changes you made on all the Effects
tabs and return to the main workspace.
◗
◗
Fisheye
Click Cancel to cancel the changes on the current tab
To distort the center of the image, as if looking through
a glass ball.
and return to the main workspace.
Invert
Creating Panoramas
To create a negative of your image or to “solarize” it.
You can use Image Expert to “stitch” individual photos into
a 360° panorama. You can also create vertical stitches for tall
objects.
Each dialog box “tab” includes sliders for applying the effect.
Slide the indicator to the right to increase the distortion. You
can combine several filters for even more unusual effects.
5-8 Editing Images
See the Image Expert Quick Tour for some good examples of
stitches and additional tips.
Picture-Taking Tips
Use a tripod if possible. If you don’t have a tripod, take
pictures by placing the camera on a flat surface or try keeping
the camera level and near your face (use the viewfinder).
Stitching Images
Follow these steps to stitch your panoramic images:
Take pictures in Super Fine mode
for best results. Don’t
1
2
Open the album that has the images you want to stitch.
Select Stitch from the Image menu.
You see the Stitch window:
use the digital panorama mode; this crops the top and
bottom from the images.
5
Take pictures that overlap by about 50% to ensure that you
get accurate detail in your final image.
Make sure the exposure for all your pictures is consistent.
Slight differences can cause inconsistent coloring in the
panorama.
Make sure you are at least 15 feet away from your subject
and keep the zoom level the same for all images.
Take pictures of scenes that have a variety of detail and color.
Scenes composed largely of one color or pattern produce
poor results.
A
3
Drag the pictures that you want to stitch together into
the window, placing each where you want it to appear in
the final image.
B
Editing Images 5-9
4
You can use any of the following options for your stitch:
When the stitch is complete, you see a screen with a crop
rectangle around your stitched image.
◗
◗
To remove an image, click the Remove button
.
6
If you want, adjust the cropping area by clicking outside
the selected area and selecting a new area. When you
have the area you want selected, click the crop
For panoramas that are narrow to medium in width
or tall, vertical images, click the Perspective
Projection button
For wider panoramas, click the Cylindrical
Projection button
.
button
to crop your final image.
◗
◗
◗
.
If you have problems with the results of your stitch, see the
troubleshooting section below.
For images that are aligned correctly but vary in
brightness, click the Smooth Blend button
.
Troubleshooting Panoramas
Check the following problems and solutions if you are
For images that are not lined up perfectly and need
advanced blending, click the Sharp Blend
having trouble with your panoramas.
button
.
Your final stitch is blurry.
◗
Select an Output Size from the drop-down menu.
(The larger the output size, the longer it takes to
stitch.)
◗
Try using sharp blending for a sharper stitch.
The exposure is inconsistent in the panorama.
Try using smooth blending.
5
When you are finished setting up your panorama, click
the Stitch button
◗
.
You see the progress as your image is stitched.
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Your image seems to have parts out of place.
◗
Make sure you are far enough from your subject. If you
are less than 15 feet away from your subject, or if there
are close objects in any of the images, the images will be
stitched incorrectly.
◗
Check your arrangement on the grid. You may need to
rearrange your images.
The images edges have a “bow-tie” effect.
Try using cylindrical projection.
◗
◗
If there is movement in the scene, especially at a critical
place of overlap, it may not be possible to determine
how the photos should fit together.
◗
5
Images are not stitched together well.
Make sure your zoom level is consistent for all the
images. If any of the images in a scene have different
zoom levels, the images can’t be stitched together.
◗
◗
◗
Make sure you have enough overlap between images
(50% is recommended).
Be careful that the camera does not move or tilt to
different angles between shots.
There are overlap errors or ghost images.
◗
◗
Try using sharp blending to remove some of these flaws.
Remove any photos that don’t fit well with the others.
Try holding the camera right next to your eye, instead of
away from you, or there may be too much camera
movement.
Stitching fails completely.
◗
Take pictures of scenery that has enough detail. If there
is not enough detail in the image (like a scene with a
nondescript grassy field or plain blue sky) there may not
be enough information to match up corresponding
images.
◗
A stitch may fail completely if the source images do not
fit together correctly, the exposure varies drastically, or a
fisheye lens (or other distorting lens) is used to take
A
B
Editing Images 5-11
pictures. If this happens, try taking a new set of pictures,
making sure to follow all the picture-taking tips
mentioned on page 5-9.
NOTE
Unlike the other editing options, changing the number of colors
applies to the whole image. You can’t change the number of
colors for a selected area only.
Changing the Number of Colors
To convert the color format of your image, select Number
of Colors from the Image menu. You can choose from the
following:
◗
◗
The way your images are originally captured.
8 Bit (256 Colors)
For low-resolution display systems or certain types of
software.
◗
Grayscale (256 Shades of Gray)
For printing in black and white.
If you save your image as 8 Bit or Grayscale, you cannot
switch back to 24 Bit color.
5-12 Editing Images
.
Using Custom and Advanced Features
6
hen the camera is connected to your computer,
NOTE
you can take pictures with a live preview on your
W
You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo!2 to take
6
computer screen to help you frame each shot. You can also
set the camera’s clock and adjust a number of other settings
from your computer. To change the power-saving mode
(so your camera remains on after you take a picture with the
LCD screen) and further customize your camera’s operation,
you can use the Camera Settings menus on the LCD screen.
pictures from your computer, adjust camera settings, and transfer
images. PhotoPC 750Z allows you to choose the application that
best meets your needs and preferences.
Taking Pictures From Your Computer
With Image Expert
When you connect the camera and take pictures from your
computer, you see a live preview of each shot before you
capture it. You can control all the camera settings from your
computer, and even set the shutter speed.
This chapter covers the following:
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◗
◗
Taking pictures from your computer
Adjusting camera settings from your computer
Customizing settings with the LCD screen
A
B
Using Custom and Advanced Features 6-1
You see a dialog box like the following:
NOTE
If you have the optional AC adapter, you can save on batteries by
using it when you connect the camera to your computer. The AC
adapter should be available where you bought your
PhotoPC 750Z, or you can order it from EPSON Accessories. See
page A-1 for more information.
Click to
capture the
image you
see.
Follow these steps to take pictures from your computer:
1
2
Connect the camera to your computer as described in
Click to erase
images in the
camera.
Getting Started.
Position the camera facing the subject. Using a tripod
will give you the most control when setting up your
shots. See page A-2 for instructions.
NOTE
The camera’s auto shut-off feature remains in effect when
the camera is connected to your computer, but the camera
shuts off after 5 minutes of inactivity. To turn the camera
back on, close the lens cover and then open it again.
3
4
5
Turn on both your camera and your computer system.
Start Image Expert as described in Getting Started.
Click the Camera Controls button
or choose
Controls from the Camera menu.
6-2 Using Custom and Advanced Features
6
Click Continuous Update to activate the live preview
feature. The image you see is updated every 8 to 10
seconds, depending on your connection speed. You may
need to move the camera or your subject until you see
the image you want to capture.
7
8
When your shot is ready, click Take Picture. The
image is captured and processed.
Click Close when you’re finished taking pictures from
your computer.
NOTE
The colors in your live preview image may appear pale
and washed-out. This will not affect the colors in your
actual photograph.
The live preview feature quickly drains your batteries. Make sure
you turn it off as soon as you’re finished, or use the optional AC
adapter.
6
You can click the Flash and Resolution buttons on the
screen to adjust these settings just as you would by using
the buttons on the camera. For more information, see
Chapter 1.
Using the Self Timer
You can use this feature to have your computer take a picture
allows you to take self-portraits and other specialized shots.
NOTE
When the camera is connected to your computer, you can’t
use any of the control buttons or the shutter button on the
camera. You can operate these features only through your
computer.
A
B
Using Custom and Advanced Features 6-3
Follow these steps:
Setting the Shutter Speed
Most of the time, PhotoPC 750Z adjusts the shutter speed
automatically. However, when you take pictures from your
computer, you can adjust the speed manually. This lets you
use special lighting effects and even take “stop-action”
photos.
1
Click Self Timer. You see the following dialog box:
On the Camera Controls window, click the arrow and select
the speed you want from the drop-down list. When you
change the speed, Image Expert remembers what you chose
the next time you connect the camera.
2
3
Enter a number for the delay period you want to use.
You can set up to a 120-second delay.
Click Start/Stop to start the countdown and take the
picture. The red timer light on the camera remains on
for the delay period you entered. Then the light flashes
rapidly for 2 seconds and the shutter is released.
Taking Pictures With EPSON Photo!2
You can use your EPSON Photo!2 application to take
pictures from your computer, in the same way as Image
Expert.
The camera beeps and processes your picture.
First, follow steps 1 through 3 on page 6-2. Then follow
these steps:
1
Start EPSON Photo!2 as described on page 3-3.
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2
Click the Controls tab. You see a dialog box like the
You can click the Mode, Flash, Self Timer, and
Macro buttons on the screen to adjust these settings just
as you would by using the buttons on the camera. For
more information, see Chapter 1 and Getting Started.
following:
4
5
When your shot is ready, click Take a Picture. The
image is captured and processed.
Click Close when you’re finished taking pictures from
6
your computer.
The Auto-Stop Timer shuts off live preview after one minute
to save battery power. You can set the timer from 30 seconds
to 5 minutes.
3
Click Start to display the live preview.
The colors in your live preview image may appear pale
and washed-out. This will not affect the colors in your
actual photograph.
A
B
Using Custom and Advanced Features 6-5
Getting Started
3
4
Start Image Expert an described in
and
Adjusting Camera Settings From
Your Computer
click the View Images button
.
You can use either Image Expert or EPSON Photo!2 to
Click the Camera Properties button
to display the
change the following camera settings:
Camera Properties dialog box, as shown below:
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◗
◗
◗
◗
◗
Time
Date
Power down time (Auto Shutoff)
Camera ID
Connection Port
Connection Speed
Changing Settings With Image Expert
In Image Expert, you can change settings when you are
viewing pictures in the camera. Follow these steps:
◗
Enter a new Description to change the default. This
might be useful if you have more than one camera
and you want to record its Description in your
picture data.
1
Connect the camera to your computer as described in
Getting Started
.
2
Turn on both your camera and your computer system.
Using Custom and Advanced Features
6-6
◗
◗
Type in the Computer Time and Camera Time
boxes to change the time and date of either one. Or,
click Set Camera to Computer Time to
automatically synchronize your camera to your
computer.
◗
◗
Select another port if you want to change your
connection. In most cases, it is best to leave the
Port setting at Auto because Image Expert can
detect the camera connection automatically.
Select a different communication speed. Image
Expert automatically chooses the fastest speed that
works with your system. This may actually be too
fast for the configuration of your port. You may
need to experiment to choose the best speed. (See
your Windows Help or Documentation to change
the port speed for your computer.)
You can check the Camera ID and Firmware
version in the Manufacturer Infromation.
6
5
6
Click OK to return to the View Images window.
If you want to adjust your port settings, click the
Camera Connection button . You see the
Connection dialog box:
7
Click OK to return to the View Images window.
A
B
Using Custom and Advanced Features
6-7
◗
◗
Select another port if you want to change your
connection. In most cases, it is best to leave the Port
setting at Auto because EPSON Photo!2 can detect the
camera connection automatically.
Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!2
When you’re using your camera with EPSON Photo!2, you
can click the Setup tab to display the following dialog box:
Select a different communication speed. EPSON
Photo!2 automatically chooses the fastest speed that
works with your system. This may actually be too fast
for the configuration of your port. You may need to
experiment to choose the best speed.
◗
◗
Click Test Connection to make sure your new settings
work with your system.
Click the Set Time button to change the camera’s time
and date settings.
You see a dialog box like the following:
You can change the Computer Connection settings as
described on the following page and then click the Test
Connection button.
6-8 Using Custom and Advanced Features
Enter new values for the settings, or click Copy from
Computer to have your camera automatically
synchronized to your computer. Click OK to return to
the Setup dialog box.
Customizing Settings With the LCD
Screen
In addition to using your computer to customize
camera settings, you can use the LCD screen
Settings menu. This lets you change the power mode so your
camera remains on after you capture a picture with the LCD
screen. You can also set the camera’s date and time, turn the
alert beep off, and adjust the LCD brightness level.
◗
Enter a new Auto Shut-off Time if you want to
change this setting (not available on Macintosh). This is
the idle period after which the camera turns off
automatically when it is not connected to your
computer. (If you set a power-down time in
Image Expert, it overrides the auto shut-off time setting
in EPSON Photo!2.)
6
Follow these steps to access the Settings menu:
1
2
3
Rotate the camera dial to Play or View.
◗
Enter a new Camera ID if you want to change the
default. This might be useful if you have more than one
camera and you want to be able to have its ID recorded
in your picture data.
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
Press the
menu:
or
button until you see the Settings
A
B
Using Custom and Advanced Features 6-9
4
5
Follow the instructions below for the settings you want
to change.
3
4
Press SEL again to choose the portion of the time or
date you want to adjust. The selected item turns red.
When you’re finished adjusting settings, press the ESC
Press the
button to increase the number, or the
button to return to normal playback mode.
button to decrease the number, until the item you
want to adjust is correct. Then press SEL to move to the
next item (or ESC to move to the previous).
Setting the Camera Clock
Follow these steps to set the date (year, month, day) and the
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the date and time are correctly
adjusted and saved. Press the SEL button again to return
to the Camera Settings menu.
time (hour and minute).
1
With the Settings menu selected, press the SEL button.
Icons for each setting appear on the screen, with the
clock icon highlighted in orange:
NOTE
You need to reset the time and date whenever you replace the
camera’s batteries. In this case, you can enter the clock setting
mode directly rather than going through the Camera Settings
menu. See Getting Started for instructions.
2
Press SEL to enter the clock setting mode.
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Setting the Alert Beep
Setting the LCD Brightness
The camera’s alert beep lets you know when an image has
To adjust the brightness of the screen, follow these steps:
been captured. To turn the beep on or off, follow these steps:
1
With the Settings menu selected, press the SEL button.
Icons for each setting appear on the screen, as shown on
page 6-11.
1
With the Settings menu selected, press the SEL button.
Icons for each setting appear on the screen:
2
Press the
button until the brightness icon
is
highlighted in orange.
6
3
4
Press the SEL button again.
Press the
or
buttons to adjust the screen
brightness.
2
3
Press the
button to select the beep setting icon
.
5
When you’re finished adjusting the screen brightness,
press the SEL or ESC button to save your setting and
return to the Settings menu.
Press the SEL button to select On or Off. The current
selection is highlighted. When you turn the setting on,
you hear the camera beep.
A
4
Press the ESC button to save your setting and return to
the Settings menu.
B
Using Custom and Advanced Features 6-11
Setting the Power Mode
Setting the Language
Your camera is set at the factory to the “Normal” power
mode. This means that the camera remains on after you take
a picture with the LCD screen. You can change the power
setting to “Save” if you want the camera to shut off
automatically after you take a picture with the screen. Follow
these steps:
You can choose from two languages for information
displayed on the LCD screen. Make sure the camera dial is
turned to Play and follow these steps to select English:
1
2
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
Press the
menu:
or
button until you see the Language
1
With the Settings menu selected, press the SEL button.
Icons for each setting appear on the screen, as shown on
page 6-11.
Press the
button until the power icon
is
highlighted.
3
Press the SEL button until ENG (English) is
2
3
Press the SEL button to choose Save or Norm.
highlighted.
Press the ESC button to save your setting and return to
4
5
Press the ESC button to save your selection.
View or Playback mode.
Turn the camera dial to Off.
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Using Your Camera for Presentations
7
ou can connect your camera to a multimedia projector
or television and show not just photos, but also text and
Uploading Images to the Camera
Y
The EPSON Photo File Uploader software allows you to
convert any image or presentation slide to the EPSON Photo
file format and upload it to your camera or a CompactFlash
storage card in your computer’s PCMCIA drive.
graphics. The EPSON Photo File Uploader lets you transfer
images from your computer to your camera. Anything you
can display on your computer screen can be captured,
converted, and uploaded. You can create and show a
presentation without printing overhead transparencies or
slides, and without a laptop computer.
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×
×
You can upload images in 640 480 pixel, 1280 960 pixel,
×
or 1280 480 pixel sizes. EPSON Photo File Uploader
automatically converts images from their original size to
This chapter explains the entire process, including the
following:
whichever of these sizes you choose.
NOTE
◗
◗
◗
Uploading images to the camera
Converting presentations
A
Images that have been cropped will display black strips in the
areas that have been cropped out.
Projecting your presentation
B
Using Your Camera for Presentations 7-1
Uploading Existing Images From Your
NOTE
Windows PC
If you want to upload images from a network drive, you may
need to map the drive before opening the EPSON Photo File
Uploader software. See your Windows Help utility or
documentation for more information.
Before you start, make sure the camera is connected to your
computer, and the computer is on and the camera dial is
turned to Play. Then follow these steps:
1
2
Start the EPSON Photo File Uploader program. In
Windows 95 or Windows 98, click Start, and then
point to Programs, PhotoPC 750Z, Photo File
Uploader. You see a screen like the one on the right.
Use the Drive and Folder lists to locate the folder
containing the images you want to upload. Double-click
the folder to select it.
The images in the folder are listed in the File Name
box.
Check this box for helpful information.
Using Your Camera for Presentations
7-2
3
4
Select the format of the images you want to upload from
5
For each file in the Selected Files List, choose an
image size from the Image Size box. The File Uploader
resizes your files during the transfer process.
the File Type list.
Select the images you want to upload in the File Name
list. Then click the –> button. If you want to upload all
the images in the list at once, click the >> button.
If you want to save copies of the converted files on your
computer, click the Save file to checkbox. Click
Browse, then select the folder where you want to save
the files. Click OK. The folder you selected is displayed
to the right of the Browse button.
As you select files, they appear in the Selected Files
List in the order they will be uploaded, as shown on the
right. This determines the sequence in which you can
display the images.
7
◗
To rearrange the uploading (and display) order,
select the image you want to reorder, then click the
↑ or ↓ sort arrow.
◗
If you want to change your selection, click the <–
button to remove selected files or click the <<
button to remove all the files from the Selected
Files List.
size of
previewed
image in
pixels
A
◗
If you want to preview a selected image and confirm
its size, click the Preview checkbox.
B
Using Your Camera for Presentations 7-3
6
7
Click the Select Camera button, choose your camera,
8
9
Click Select All to select all the images, or select
individual images by clicking the thumbnails in the
image selection window.
and click Select.
Click Start to start uploading the images. EPSON
Photo!2 opens and displays the images you selected:
Click Upload/Copy.
The Upload Photos dialog box appears:
10 Click Upload into the Camera to upload the images
to your camera, or click Copy to a Compact Flash
Memory Card to upload to a storage card installed in
your computer’s PCMCIA drive; then click OK. The
images are uploaded to the destination you selected.
Depending on the number of images, you may have to
wait a minute or so for EPSON Photo!2 to open.
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The images are uploaded to the destination you selected.
If you clicked the Save file to checkbox in step 5, the
converted images are also saved to the folder you
specified.
If you want to preview a selected image and confirm its
size, click the Preview checkbox. It takes a few seconds
longer to select images with previews displayed.
Uploading Images From Your Macintosh
Follow these steps to upload images to your camera from
your Macintosh:
1
Make sure the camera is connected to the computer, and
that the computer is turned on and the camera dial is
turned to Play.
7
size of
previewed
image
2
Double-click the EPSON Photo File Uploader icon.
The EPSON Photo File Uploader window opens, as
shown on the right.
3
4
Click Add. The Select Files dialog box appears.
Check here for helpful information.
A
Double-click the folder containing the images you want
to upload, then select each file you want to upload and
click Select.
B
Using Your Camera for Presentations 7-5
5
When you finish selecting image files, click Done to
close the Select Files dialog box. The selected images
appear in the Selected File List in the order they will
be uploaded. This determines the sequence in which you
can display the images.
7
8
Click the Select Camera button, choose your camera,
and click Select.
Click Upload. A window opens to show you the
progress of the file conversion. Then EPSON Photo!2
opens and displays the images you selected:
◗
◗
To rearrange the uploading order, select the image
you want to reorder, then click Up or Down.
To remove files from this list, select the file(s) and
click Remove.
6
For each file in the Selected File List, select an image
size from the Image Size box. The File Uploader will
resize your files during the transfer process.
If you want to save copies of the converted files on your
computer, click the Save file to checkbox before
uploading the photos. Click Browse, then select the
folder where you want to save the files. Click OK.
The folder you selected is displayed to the right of the
Browse button.
9
Click Select All to select all the images, or select
individual images by clicking the thumbnails in the
image selection window.
7-6 Using Your Camera for Presentations
10 Click Upload. The Upload/Copy Photos dialog box
Converting Presentations
appears.
If you want to upload a presentation or document that is not
saved as a standard image file, you can make a “screen
capture” of your computer desktop with the file open. This
lets you turn any document or presentation into a series of
image files that you can convert and upload to the camera or
to a storage card.
NOTE
7
If you want to upload a PowerPoint presentation, you don’t need
to use this conversion procedure. You can save the slides as JPG
files in PowerPoint, and then upload them into the camera.
Choose Save As from the PowerPoint File menu and choose
JPEG File Interchange Format as the file type.
11 Click Camera to upload the images to your camera, or
click CompactFlash Memory Card to upload to a
CompactFlash storage card installed in the PCMCIA
drive of your Macintosh; then click OK. The images are
uploaded to the destination you selected.
Windows users can make screen captures from within the
EPSON Photo File Uploader utility; Macintosh users need
to use the standard Macintosh screen capture function.
If you clicked Save file to in step 5, the converted
A
images are also saved to the folder you specified.
B
Using Your Camera for Presentations 7-7
4
Specify the key combination you want to use for screen
captures in the Hot Key setting box. Click the ALT,
CTRL, or SHIFT checkbox, then select a function key
from the hot key list. The default hot key is F5.
Capturing Windows Screens
Before you start, make sure the camera is connected to your
computer, and the computer is turned on and the camera
dial is turned to Play. Then follow these steps:
1
Start the EPSON Photo File Uploader program as
described on page 7-2. You see the EPSON Photo File
Uploader window, as shown on page 7-2.
Set key combination to use for capturing screens.
2
3
Click the Screen Capture tab. The Screen Capture
dialog box appears, as shown on the right.
Use the Drive and Folder lists to select the folder where
you want to save the screen capture. To create a new
folder for the images, click the New Folder button.
Set the drive and folder for saving screen captures.
7-8 Using Your Camera for Presentations
5
6
Click Start to activate the key combination. When the
key combination is activated, the Start button changes
to a Stop button. The key combination remains active
only for the current session. To deactivate the hot key
combination, press the Stop button.
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When you’re finished, close your application and click
the Stop button on the Screen Capture dialog box. The
key combination you selected is erased.
If you want to upload your screen captures to the camera
right away, click the Upload To Camera tab. The screen
capture files appear in the File Name list. Then follow the
uploading instructions starting with step 4 on page 7-3.
Start your application and open the file to the page or
image you want to capture.
NOTE
TIP
7
The entire screen is captured, not just the active window.
Make sure you maximize your presentation before you
capture it. If you set your application to “slide show” mode
(or the equivalent) you can capture just the image you want,
without menus and other screen elements.
Presentations using large fonts (at least 18 point) work best.
Capturing Macintosh Screens
EPSON Photo File Uploader for the Macintosh does not
have a screen capture feature. However, you can make screen
captures using your Macintosh system software, then use
EPSON Photo File Uploader to upload the screen captures
to your camera.
7
Press the hot key combination you selected.
You can make as many screen captures as you’d like;
simply open each file you want to capture and press your
screen capture key combination again.
A
The procedure may be different depending on your
Macintosh. See your computer manual for instructions on
making screen captures.
B
Using Your Camera for Presentations 7-9
Make sure the camera is connected to your Macintosh, the
computer is turned on, and the camera dial is turned to
Play. Then follow these steps:
You can make as many screen shots as you’d like; simply
repeat this step.
4
When you are finished, close your application.
1
Open the EPSON Photo File Uploader as described on
page 7-8.
To upload your screen shots to the camera, click the EPSON
Photo File Uploader window to make it active, then follow
the uploading instructions starting with step 3 on page 7-5.
2
Start your application and open the file to the image you
want to capture.
Projecting Your Presentation
NOTE
You can display the uploaded images on a multimedia
projector, television, or other video output device. Use the
video cable that came with your PhotoPC 750Z.
The entire desktop is captured, not just the active window.
Make sure you make your document window as large as
possible before you capture it. If you set your application to
the image you want, without menus and other screen
elements.
NOTE
Using the optional AC adapter is highly recommended when you
project your presentation. See pages A-1 and A-2 for instructions
and ordering information.
3
Press the Command, Shift, and 3 keys on your
computer keyboard at the same time. Your Macintosh
names and saves the screen shot on your hard drive (not
in a folder).
7-10 Using Your Camera for Presentations
Follow these steps:
1
2
Make sure your camera and TV or video projector are
turned off.
Open the camera’s connector cover and connect the
black end of the video cable to the Video Out port, as
shown below:
7
4
5
Turn on the TV or video projector and switch it to
video mode.
Turn the camera dial to Play.
The last image that you uploaded into the camera is
projected. If you are using the optional AC adapter, you can
also see the image on the LCD screen.
A
3
Connect the yellow end of the video cable to the
VIDEO IN port on the TV or projector as shown on
the right.
You can use the camera’s slide show feature to play your
images automatically, or play them one at time using the
navigation buttons. You can use all of the camera’s other
playback features to show your presentation.
B
Using Your Camera for Presentations 7-11
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Using CompactFlash Memory Cards
8
our 8MB ATA-compatible CompactFlash card
NOTE
increases the storage capacity of your PhotoPC 750Z
Y
When you install a memory card, the camera stores and displays
pictures on the card, rather than in its internal memory. When you
remove the card, the camera uses its internal memory.
camera. You can use additional cards to take pictures and
copy photos from and to your camera.
It’s easy to install and remove memory cards from your
camera. You can use an optional IOMEGA Clik! drive to
access images directly from your card. Or, if your desktop or
notebook computer has a Type II PCMCIA card slot, you
can access images directly by using an optional PCMCIA
adapter. Additional CompactFlash memory cards, drives,
and adapters should be available where you bought your
PhotoPC 750Z camera.
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EPSON recommends ATA-compatible CompactFlash cards
from the following manufacturers:
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Lexar Media, (800) 789-9418
SanDisk, (408) 542-0595
This chapter covers the following:
A
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Installing a memory card
Formatting a memory card
Removing a memory card
B
Using CompactFlash Memory Cards 8-1
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Getting images from a card to your computer
Getting memory information
Installing a Memory Card
Before you start, make sure the camera is turned off. Then
follow these steps:
Copying to and from a memory card
Your 8MB CompactFlash card increases the camera’s picture
storage capacity as shown in the table below.
1
Lift open the memory card cover and insert the card all
the way into the slot, as shown below.
Number of pictures (average)
12MB (internal
memory + card)
Image quality
Internal memory
8MB card
Standard
Fine
50
15
7
128
39
178
54
Super Fine
HyPict
19
26
4
12
16
2
Close the memory card cover.
NOTE
The number of pictures you can store in the memory card
appears in brackets on the camera’s display panel.
When a memory card is installed, you may notice a delay
between the time you press the shutter button and when the
camera beeps. To avoid blurring of images, make sure you hold
the camera still until it beeps.
8-2 Using CompactFlash Memory Cards
3
Press the
or
button until you see the Photo
Formatting a Memory Card
Control menu
. Then press the SEL button to
Most ATA CompactFlash cards are already formatted when
you buy them. However, to ensure proper formatting, always
format new cards before using them.
display the menu options, as shown below:
With the memory card installed in the camera, follow these
steps:
1
Set the camera dial to Play. If you haven’t used the
memory card, you may see the following message:
4
5
Press the
or
button until Format Card is
highlighted.
8
Press the SEL button. A message appears stating that all
data on the card will be erased and asking you to
confirm the procedure.
This applies to the memory card only, and does not
indicate whether you have photos in the camera’s
internal memory.
6
7
Press the SEL button again to format the card and
return to the Photo Control menu.
A
2
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
Press ESC until you return to normal playback mode.
B
Using CompactFlash Memory Cards 8-3
2
Remove the card by hand, then close the memory card
cover.
NOTE
If you have problems formatting or using a memory card, try the
following technical support numbers:
CAUTION
Lexar Media:
SanDisk:
(510) 413-1200
(408) 542-0400
Never remove the card while the camera is accessing it. Data in
the card may be lost or damaged. Avoid using or storing the card
in dusty places, in direct sunlight, or in places that become
extremely hot or humid.
Removing a Memory Card
Make sure the camera is turned off. Then follow these steps:
Getting Images From a Card to Your
Computer
1
Lift the cover open and press the Eject button on the
bottom of the camera to eject the card, as shown below.
A PCMCIA adapter allows you to access images stored on
CompactFlash cards directly from your computer or
notebook/PowerBook.™ To use this adapter, your computer
must be equipped with a Type II PCMCIA card slot.
If you’re using a Macintosh, you must enable the PC
Exchange extension software to access files on CompactFlash
cards. See your Macintosh documentation for information.
memory card cover
Eject button
8-4 Using CompactFlash Memory Cards
2
Insert the adapter into your computer’s Type II
PCMCIA slot:
NOTE
If you don’t have a PCMCIA adapter, you can simply leave the
card in your camera and transfer the images to your computer
following the instructions in Chapter 4.
Using a PCMCIA Adapter
Follow these steps to use an adapter:
1
Insert the memory card all the way into the adapter:
8
Transferring Photos
Once the adapter and card are installed in your computer’s
PCMCIA slot, you can transfer photos by simply copying
them to your hard drive. This is the fastest way to get
pictures into your computer. The image files are stored in the
Photo_1 folder on the card.
A
◗
In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0, use
My Computer or the Windows Explorer to drag and
drop image files to your hard drive.
B
Using CompactFlash Memory Cards 8-5
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In Windows NT 3.51, use the Windows File Manager
to copy image files to your hard drive.
2
3
Press the
or
button until you see the Photo
Control menu.
On a Macintosh, use the Finder to drag and drop image
files to your desktop or hard drive.
Press the SEL button to display the menu options:
Click the View PC Card Images button
in Image
Expert and follow the instructions in the Getting Started
guide to transfer images in the usual way.
NOTE
If you can’t access a card in your notebook computer, contact the
computer manufacturer. For more information, see page 10-7.
4
Press the
button until Photo Info is highlighted in
orange, then press the SEL button. You see information
Getting Memory Information
displayed like the following:
You can use the Photo Control menu to get
information on the number of pictures taken and
remaining in your camera’s internal memory and on an
installed memory card. Make sure the camera dial is set to
Play and follow these steps:
additional
photos you
can store at
current image
quality
1
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
number of photos
stored in camera
or card
8-6 Using CompactFlash Memory Cards
5
Press ESC to return to the Photo Control menu.
Continue pressing ESC to return to normal playback
mode.
2
Press the
or
button until you see the Photo
Control menu. Then press the SEL button to display
the menu options:
Copying To and From a Memory
Card
When a memory card is installed in your camera, you can
copy photos between the camera’s internal memory and the
memory card. Before you start, make sure the camera dial is
set to Play. You might find it easier to select images if you
set the playback mode to Multi. See page 2-4 for
instructions. Then follow these steps:
3
4
Press the
or
button until Copy is highlighted
8
in orange, then press the SEL button to enter the Copy
mode. The following menu is displayed:
1
Press the SEL button to display the LCD screen menus.
A
Press the
or
button to copy photos from the
camera to the card, or from the card to the camera.
B
Using CompactFlash Memory Cards 8-7
5
6
Press the SEL button, then press the
or
button
to move forward or back through the images in the
camera until the photo you want to copy appears on the
screen.
Press the SEL button. An orange frame appears around
the photo. If you want to copy several photos at the
same time, use the
or
button to display them
and press the SEL button each time.
NOTE
To cancel the selection of a photo, simply press the SEL
button again. If you select more photos than the card or
camera can hold, an error message appears.
7
When you have selected all the photos you want to copy,
press the ESC button. A message appears asking you to
confirm your selections.
8
9
Press the SEL button to copy the images.
Press ESC until you return to playback mode.
8-8 Using CompactFlash Memory Cards
.
Printing Directly From the Camera
9
our PhotoPC 750Z camera lets you print your pictures
directly to any of several EPSON ink jet printers,
NOTE
Y
Using the optional AC adapter is highly recommended when
you’re printing from the camera. The adapter should be available
where you bought your camera. Or, see page A-1 for information
on ordering an adapter from EPSON Accessories.
without using a computer. You can choose from a number of
layout options and print in four different color modes.
You can print directly from the camera to any of the
following printers:
This chapter includes the following information:
9
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EPSON Stylus Photo
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Uploading Direct Print
Connecting the camera to the printer
Starting Direct Print
Printing
EPSON Stylus Photo 700
EPSON Stylus Photo EX
EPSON Stylus COLOR 600
EPSON Stylus COLOR 800
EPSON Stylus COLOR 850
EPSON Stylus COLOR 740
A
Cleaning the print heads
Removing Direct Print
Error messages
B
Printing Directly From the Camera 9-1
Then turn on your computer and the camera and follow
these steps:
NOTE
The Direct Print program is designed to work with special ink jet
media, including coated or glossy paper, glossy film, ink jet cards,
and photo stickers. If you use plain paper, your pictures will not
be printed at the highest quality. See your printer User’s Guide for
more information about special paper and film available from
EPSON, or visit out website at www.epsonsupplies.com.
1
Make sure the camera is connected to your AC adapter
and to your computer, and the camera and computer are
turned on.
2
In Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0,
click Start, point to Programs, then PhotoPC 750Z,
and click EPSON Program Uploader.
Uploading Direct Print
To use Direct Print, you must first copy the program
into your camera with the Program Uploader in the
PhotoPC 750Z folder.
In Windows NT 3.51, double-click the PhotoPC 750Z
icon to open the group, and then double-click the
Photo Program Uploader icon.
If you have an AC adapter, connect that first, then connect
the camera to your PC or Macintosh. (If you need
On a Macintosh, first make sure AppleTalk is inactive.
Then double-click the PhotoPC 750Z folder, EPSON
Photo!2 folder, and the EPSON Program Uploader
icon.
instructions, see page A-2 for connecting the adapter and
Chapter 4 for connecting the camera to your computer.)
Printing Directly From the Camera
9-2
You see the EPSON Program Uploader window:
◗
Direct Print V2.3: EPSON Stylus Photo, EPSON
Stylus Photo EX, EPSON Stylus Photo 700,
EPSON Stylus COLOR 740
Note:
EPSON Stylus Photo, EPSON Stylus Photo EX, and EPSON
Stylus Photo 700 support both versions of Direct Print.
4
Click the Upload button. The Uploader copies the
program to your camera. When the program has been
installed, you see Direct Print V2.2 or Direct Print V2.3
in the Applications in Camera list on the right.
9
5
6
Click Close to exit the program.
The Direct Print programs appear in the Applications
in Folder list on the left.
Turn off your camera and disconnect it from the
computer.
3
Highlight the version of Direct Print for your printer:
Now you can connect your camera to the printer and start
using Direct Print.
◗
Direct Print V2.2: EPSON Stylus COLOR 600,
EPSON Stylus COLOR 800, EPSON Stylus
COLOR 850
A
B
Printing Directly From the Camera 9-3
2
Connect either end of the interface cable to the serial
connector on the back of the printer.
Connecting the Camera to the
Printer
.
Before you start, make sure you have the Macintosh
connection/Direct Print cable that came with your camera
(or a standard Apple System Serial-8 printer cable). Don’t
use the PC connection cable.
Follow these steps to connect your camera to the printer:
1
Make sure both the camera and printer are turned off.
3
Open the connector cover on the side of the camera.
9-4 Printing Directly From the Camera
4
Line up the arrow on the cable connector with the mark
on the camera’s serial port, then insert the connector.
4
Press the
or
button until you see the
.
Software Menu
5
6
Press the SEL button.
Press the
button to highlight Direct Print and
press the SEL button. You see the Print menu:
9
Starting Direct Print
Follow these steps to start Direct Print:
NOTE
1
2
3
Turn on the printer.
You can press the ESC button to return to the previous screen at
any time while using Direct Print.
Turn the camera dial to Play.
Press the SEL button.
A
B
Printing Directly From the Camera 9-5
These pictures show the way the printout appears on the
paper you select for a full size image:
Printing
You can print any selected image(s) or all the images in your
camera on various types of paper. The following sections
describe printing with the available layout options:
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◗
Printing a full size or 5 × 7 image
Printing a card
Photo paper
A6
Letter/A4
Printing album images
Printing stickers
Photo paper
panorama
Letter/A4 panorama
A6 panorama
Making an index print
These pictures show the way the printout appears on the
Printing a Full Size or 5 × 7 Image
These layouts allow you to print one image per sheet of
paper. The Full Size option prints at the largest size that will
fit on the page. The 5 × 7 layout prints an image that is 5 × 7
inches.
paper you select for a 5 × 7 image:
A4/Letter panorama
A4/Letter
9-6 Printing Directly From the Camera
Load your paper in the printer following the instructions in
your printer User’s Guide, then follow these steps to print a
full size or 5 × 7 image:
3
Press the
button to highlight Photo and press
SEL. You see the Photo screen:
1
On the Print menu (shown on page 9-5), press the
You see the Layout menu:
To print all the photos in the camera, highlight All and
press SEL. Then go to step 6 on page 9-8.
9
To select photos to print, highlight Select and press the
SEL button. You see thumbnail versions of the pictures
in the camera (up to nine at once), with the currently
selected image highlighted by a light blue border.
2
Highlight Full Size or 5 × 7 Size and press the SEL
button.
4
Press the
or
button to highlight the picture
A
you want to print. When you see the light blue border
around the image, press the SEL button.
B
Printing Directly From the Camera 9-7
Repeat this step for as many images as you want to print.
When you move the highlight to other images, you can
see a dark blue border around any image you have
selected. To deselect an image, highlight it and press the
SEL button. The dark blue border disappears.
NOTE
If you go back to select different photos, all your selections
disappear and you have to start over again. If you don’t
select anything, the Photo option is set back to All.
6
Press the
or
button to highlight the Paper
5
When you are done selecting images, press the ESC
option and press the SEL button. You see the first paper
button. You see a message like the following:
menu (paper size):
Press the SEL button (if you want to keep what you
have selected). If you want to go back and select
different photos, press the ESC button.
For Full Size, you can select A6 (105 × 148 mm),
Photo Paper (4 × 6 inches), Letter, or A4. For 5 × 7,
you can select Letter or A4. Press the
or
button to highlight the correct size.
9-8 Printing Directly From the Camera
7
Press the SEL button to go to the next paper menu (if
you selected Photo Paper, you return to the Print
menu with Glossy Paper automatically selected):
You see the Copies menu:
Press the
button to increase or
button to
decrease the number of copies and press the SEL button
to return to the Print menu.
Press the
or
button to highlight the paper type
you’re using and press the SEL button to return to the
9
9
Press the
button to highlight the Time option and
Print menu.
press the SEL button. The Time setting lets you print
the picture with the time and date the photo was taken.
Highlight either On or Off and press the SEL button to
return to the Print menu.
8
If you want to print more than one copy of each photo,
press the
or
button to highlight the copies
option and press the SEL button.
A
NOTE
The Time option is not available when you are printing with
Photo Paper selected as your paper option.
B
Printing Directly From the Camera 9-9
10 Press the
button to highlight the Color option and
11 Press the
button to highlight the Mode option and
press the SEL button. You see the Print Color menu:
press the SEL button. You see the Mode menu:
Choose Color to print the picture in full color,
Monochrome to print it in black and white, Blue to
print it in blue tones, or Sepia to print it in brown
tones for an old-fashioned look. Highlight the setting
you want and press the SEL button.
For a quicker, lower-resolution printout, highlight Fast.
Or, for a higher-resolution, slower printout, highlight
Fine. Then press the SEL button to return to the Print
menu.
9-10 Printing Directly From the Camera
3
When you’re finished printing your picture(s), press the
ESC button several times to exit the Direct Print
program. Turn the camera dial to Off and turn off the
printer.
Producing Your Printout
When you’re ready to print your picture, first make sure you
have the correct paper or film loaded in the printer. (See your
printer’s User’s Guide for paper loading instructions.) Then
follow these steps:
Printing a Card
1
Highlight Print at the top of the Print menu and press
the SEL button. You see a confirmation screen telling
you how many photos are selected.
This layout allows you to print a single 3.25 × 4.25-inch
image on an A6-sized card (approximately 4 × 6 inches).
EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet cards are perfect for
snapshots, photo greeting cards, and many other uses. You
can also use this layout with A6-size glossy film.
2
Press the SEL button to continue printing or press ESC
to return to the Print menu. The LCD screen goes blank
and the display panel shows a star flashing across it while
the picture is being sent to the printer. Then the printer
starts printing the picture.
These pictures show the way your printouts appear:
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NOTE
If you want to stop printing a picture, hold down the ESC
button for about 3 seconds. You see a message on the LCD
screen that the printing is canceled, and then the Print menu
reappears. The printer stops printing and ejects the paper.
A6
Top
A6
Center
A6
Bottom
A6
Full-Size
A
B
Printing Directly From the Camera 9-11
This section provides an overview of how to print cards. See
the previous section for detailed instructions on using most
of the menus. Load your card(s) in the printer, then follow
these steps to print:
The Position setting lets you select the position on the
card where the image is printed. Highlight Top,
Center, Bottom or Full Size. Full Size prints the
maximum area (3.25 × 4.25 inches) that can be printed
on the card. The other options print images that are 2.1
× 2.8 inches. Press the SEL button to return to the Print
menu.
1
2
From the Print menu, select Layout and then select
Card. (See page 9-7.)
Go to the Photo menu and select All to print all your
photos, or select which photos you want to print. (See
page 9-7.)
5
If you want to print multiple copies of your card, go to
the Copies menu and select the number of copies you
want to print. (See page 9-9.)
3
4
Go to the Paper menu and select the correct paper type.
6
7
8
9
If you want to print the time the photo was taken, go to
(See page 9-8.) The paper size is automatically set to A6.
the Time menu and select On. (See page 9-9.)
Press the
button to highlight Posi. (position) and
Go to the Color menu and select the color format you
want to use for your printout. (See page 9-10.)
press the SEL button. You see the Position screen:
To change the print mode, go to the Mode menu and
select Fast or Fine. (See page 9-10.)
When you’re ready to print your card, follow the steps
under “Producing Your Printout” on page 9-11.
9-12 Printing Directly From the Camera
3
4
Go to the Paper menu and select the correct paper type
(see page 9-8). You can select Letter, A4, or A6 for the
paper size.
Printing Album Images
This layout allows you to print up to three images on A4 or
Letter-size paper, and up to two images on A6-size cards or
film. These pictures show the way your printouts appear:
Press the
button to highlight Posi. (position) and
press the SEL button.
You see the Position screen:
A6
A4/Letter
Right
A4/Letter
Center
A4/Letter
Left
This section provides an overview of how to print an album.
See the steps starting on page 9-7 for detailed instructions on
using most of the menus. Load your paper in the printer,
then follow these steps to print album images:
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The Position setting lets you select the position on the
page where the image is printed. Highlight Right,
Center, Left, or Covered Binding. Covered
Binding prints your images to the right and left on
alternating pages so they can be bound into a book.
Press the SEL button to return to the Print menu.
1
2
From the Print menu, select Layout, and then select
Album. (See page 9-7.)
A
Go to the Photo menu and select All to print all your
photos, or select which photos you want to print. (See
page 9-7.)
B
Printing Directly From the Camera 9-13
5
6
7
8
If you want to print the time each photo was taken, go
This picture shows the way your printouts appear:
to the Time menu and select On. (See page 9-9.)
To change the print mode, go to the Mode menu and
Photo sticker sheet
select Fast or Fine. (See page 9-10.)
When you’re ready to print your card, follow the steps
under “Producing Your Printout” on page 9-11.
NOTE
You can order EPSON Photo Stickers (product code S041144)
from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766.
Printing Stickers
This layout allows you to print 16 stickers (one image per
page) using EPSON Photo Stickers. You may want to make
a test print to make sure your pictures are aligned properly.
If not, you can measure the misalignment distance (in
millimeters) and use the Adjust feature in the Direct Print
program. (See step 4, below.)
This section provides an overview of how to print stickers.
See the steps starting on page 9-7 for detailed instructions on
using most of the menus. Load your photo sticker sheets in
the printer, following the instructions that came with the
stickers. Then follow these steps:
1
From the Print menu, select Layout, and then select
Sticker. (See page 9-7.)
9-14 Printing Directly From the Camera
Press the
or
button to set the adjustment and
NOTE
press SEL. The Adjust Top & Bottom menu appears:
Don’t use the Stickers4 layout option (available in version
2.3). This layout uses images that are a different size from
your EPSON Photo Stickers.
2
3
4
Go to the Photo menu and select the photo you want to
print. (See page 9-7.)
Go to the Color menu and select the color format you
want to use for your printout. (See page 9-10.)
Press the
or
button to set the adjustment and
press SEL.
are not lined up correctly, you can adjust the position of
5
6
To change the print mode, go to the Mode menu and
9
the printouts. Press the
button to highlight the
select Fast or Fine. (See page 9-10.)
Adjust option and press the SEL button.
When you’re ready to print your stickers, follow the
steps under “Producing Your Printout” on page 9-11.
The Adjust Right & Left menu appears:
A
B
Printing Directly From the Camera 9-15
2
3
4
Go to the Photo menu and select All to print all your
photos, or select which photos you want to print. (See
page 9-7.)
Printing a Contact Sheet
The index layout allows you to print a contact sheet of all or
some of the images in your camera.
Go to the Paper menus and select the correct paper size
and type. (See page 9-8.) For the paper size, you can
These pictures show the way your printouts appear:
If you want to print the date, time, and photo number
for each photo, press the
button to highlight the
menu appears:
A6
Letter/A4
This section provides an overview of how to print a contact
sheet. See the steps starting on page 9-7 for detailed
instructions on using most of the menus. Load your paper in
the printer, then follow these steps to print contact sheets:
1
From the Print menu, select Layout, and then select
Index. (See page 9-7.)
Highlight On and press the SEL button.
9-16 Printing Directly From the Camera
5
6
7
Go to the Color menu and select the color format you
want to use for your printout. (See page 9-10.)
Follow these steps:
1
From the Print menu, press the
button until Head
To change the print mode, go to the Mode menu and
cleaning is highlighted.
When you’re ready to print your contact sheet, follow
page 9-11.
Cleaning the Print Heads
If you notice that your photos are printing too light, or if
dots are missing from an image, you can run a printer
cleaning cycle from the camera. This standard maintenance
procedure unclogs the nozzles in the print heads.
2
Press the SEL button to start the cleaning cycle. The
LCD screen goes blank and the display panel shows a
star flashing across it while the cycle runs.
9
Cleaning takes about two minutes, during which the
printer makes some noise and the power light flashes.
When it’s finished, the LCD screen displays the menu
again.
A
B
3
Press the ESC button to exit the Direct Print program.
Printing Directly From the Camera 9-17
7
8
Highlight Direct Print V2.2 or Direct Print V2.3 and
Removing Direct Print
press SEL. The program is deleted.
If you installed Direct Print and aren’t using it, you can
remove it to create more space for storing images. You can
always upload the program later, using your PhotoPC 750Z
software.
Press the ESC button several times to return to playback
mode.
Reading Error Messages
Follow these steps to remove the program:
If you see a message on the LCD screen or display panel
while printing, check the following tables to resolve the
problem.
1
Slide the camera dial lock down and turn the camera dial
to Play.
2
3
Press the SEL button.
Message
Explanation
Press the
or
button until you see the
.
Battery is low. Use AC
adapter.
The camera’s battery power is almost out.
Recharge or replace your batteries, or connect
the AC adapter to the camera.
Software Menu
Check Printer Model.
No photos in memory
The camera is not connected to a compatible
printer. Connect the camera to one of the
printers listed on page 9-1 and then press the
SEL button to begin printing. (If you want
to cancel printing, press the ESC button for
3 seconds.)
4
5
6
Press the SEL button.
Highlight Add/Delete and then press SEL.
Press the
button to highlight Delete and press
This message appears when there are no
photos in the camera’s memory. Press SEL to
return to the Print menu.
SEL.
9-18 Printing Directly From the Camera
Message
Explanation
Message
Explanation
Check Printer
Connection or Printer
Error.
Printing stopped because of a printer error.
Clear the error (you may need to turn the
camera and printer off and then on again), then
start printing again from the beginning. (See
your printer’s User’s Guide for troubleshooting
information.)
E51: Another interface
is active
The printer is receiving a print job through
another interface. When the print job ends, the
printer begins printing from the Direct Print
program automatically.
E55: No ink
Printing stopped because the printer ran out of
ink. Replace the ink cartridges as needed and
start printing again from the beginning. (See
your printer User’s Guide for instructions.)
Printing Canceled
This message appears when you hold down the
ESC button for more than 3 seconds while
printing. The printer stops printing and ejects
the paper. The Print menu reappears.
E56: No paper or paper
jam
No paper: Load paper in the printer and then
press the printer’s Load/Eject button to begin
printing. (Or press the camera’s ESC button for
5 seconds to cancel printing.)
Print setting is returned
to default.
This message appears when an error occurs
while the Direct Print program is working. The
settings you have made are replaced by the
default settings. Press the SEL button to go
back to the Print menu and enter your print
settings again.
Paper jam: Printing stopped because paper is
jammed in the printer. Turn off the printer,
remove the jammed paper, and then press the
printer’s Load/Eject button.
9
A
B
Printing Directly From the Camera 9-19
.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
10
our PhotoPC 750Z camera is easy to take care of, and
any problems you may have are easy to solve. This
Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger
Y
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◗
◗
Unplug the battery charger before cleaning.
chapter includes the following sections:
Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe the camera free of dust.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning the battery charger.
Caring for the camera and battery charger
Solving camera problems
Keep the battery charger terminals clean by wiping them
with a dry cloth.
Solving picture problems
◗
◗
Don’t use harsh or abrasive cleaners. Don’t use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.
10
Caring for the Camera and Battery
Charger
Your PhotoPC 750Z requires only basic care. Before you
perform any maintenance procedures, be sure to read the
safety instructions in the Introduction. Then follow these
guidelines:
To clean the lens, first blow off any loose dust or dirt.
Then breathe on the lens and wipe off all moisture with
a soft, lint-free cloth or lens cleaning tissue. To avoid
scratching the lens, don’t press too hard.
A
B
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10-1
◗
◗
If necessary, clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth.
◗
◗
In areas of excessive dirt or dust
If the LCD screen gets fingerprints or smudges on it, use
a soft, damp cloth to lightly wipe the screen.
Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or
magnetic fields
Storing the Camera
Solving Camera Problems
Before you call for help, check this list of problems and
◗
Keep the lens cover on and store the camera in a carrying
case or bag when you’re not using it. Push the camera
dial lock up to make sure the camera stays off.
possible solutions:
The camera has no power.
◗
When the camera is not used for long periods of time,
remove the batteries and store them at a low temperature
in a dry location. This prevents camera damage from
battery leaks or corrosion.
◗
Make sure the camera dial is turned all the way to On or
View.
◗
The camera may have shut off automatically. Turn the
camera dial On and then Off or press the shutter button
to turn the power back on.
Do not store the camera in the following locations:
◗
Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight, for example,
on a car dashboard
◗
◗
Check the batteries and make sure they are installed
correctly. Recharge or replace the batteries.
◗
◗
Near bright sources of light or high humidity
Near heat sources or in a closed car or trunk
If you are using the AC adapter, make sure it is plugged
into a working outlet.
10-2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
You can’t take a picture with the camera.
◗
◗
Check the batteries and make sure they are installed
correctly. Recharge or replace the batteries if necessary.
◗
The flash may be recharging. Wait until the status light
turns green, and try again.
You can’t use the flash when you adjust the shutter
speed manually with the camera connected to the
computer. Set the shutter speed to automatic to use the
flash.
◗
The camera may be full. Check the picture counter on
the display panel. Erase some pictures (see Chapter 3),
or transfer the pictures to your computer and then erase
them (see Chapter 4). Or, install or remove your
CompactFlash storage card to take more pictures (see
Chapter 8).
◗
If you turn on the camera with the lens cover attached,
the optical zoom may not work correctly. Turn off the
camera, make sure the lens cover is not attached, then
turn on the camera and try taking a photo again.
◗
◗
If you’re using a CompactFlash storage card, you may
need to format or eject it. Check to see if a message is
displayed on the camera’s LCD screen.
Nothing appears on the LCD screen.
The camera may be connected to your computer. When
it’s connected, you can’t use any of the controls on the
camera itself. See Chapter 6 for instructions on taking
pictures from your computer.
10
◗
Check your batteries and make sure they are installed
correctly. Recharge or replace the batteries if necessary.
◗
The camera may have shut off automatically. Press the
shutter button or turn the camera dial to Off and then
back to View or Play.
A
B
The flash doesn’t work.
Make sure the flash is not set to the flash off setting.
◗
◗
Make sure the lens cover is removed.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10-3
The
icon appears on the LCD screen when you take a
◗
◗
Make sure the TV is set to video mode. See the manual
for your television if you need help. You need to have
S-Video on your TV to use this option.
picture in View mode.
◗
◗
The icon appears when the camera needs to be
especially still, such as when taking pictures in the dark
(using the slow flash feature). Make sure to hold the
camera steady.
Check your batteries and make sure they are installed
correctly. Recharge or replace the batteries if necessary.
The “pictures remaining” number on the display panel
doesn’t decrease after you take a picture.
Try turning on the flash, using a tripod, or setting the
Sensitivity to Med. or High.
◗
Your camera is operating correctly. The total number of
pictures you can store depends on your pictures’
content. So the number doesn’t always change,
especially when you’re using standard image quality.
The image on the screen is too dark.
◗
Adjust the brightness of the screen using the Settings
menu. See page 6-11 for instructions.
You get an error message when you try to transfer your
pictures to the computer.
Nothing appears on the television when you connect your
camera to it.
◗
Make sure the cable is connected correctly as described
◗
Make sure the video cable is connected correctly, as
described in Chapter 2, and the camera and TV are
turned on.
in Getting Started.
◗
Make sure your camera is turned on and the batteries
have enough power.
◗
Make sure your camera is set to Play.
10-4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
◗
◗
Check the serial port settings in your Image Expert or
EPSON Photo!2 software. You may need to change the
Port and Speed serial connection settings to Auto.
You get a “Camera Connection Failed” error message when
you’re using your PhotoPC 750Z software with the camera
connected to your computer.
If you’re using a Windows system and have trouble
connecting to the COM port, check the computer’s
COM port settings. Make sure the port is properly
configured and that the Base I/O port address and the
Interrupt Request Number (IRQ) assigned to the port
are not in conflict with any other devices.
◗
◗
◗
Make sure the cable is connected correctly as described
in Getting Started. Also make sure your camera dial is
turned to View and the batteries have power.
Check the serial port settings in your Image Expert or
EPSON Photo!2 software. You may need to change the
Port and Speed serial connection settings to Auto.
◗
Check the port setting in your Windows Control panel.
You may need to set your port to a faster speed, lower
the FIFO buffer size (advanced serial port
If you were able to use the camera with the computer
previously and then changed or added other settings on
your system, you may have a COM port conflict. Try
using a different COM port or reconfiguring the COM
port settings. (See your Windows documentation for
instructions.) If you were not able to use the camera
with your computer previously, you may have an
inoperable serial cable. Try using another cable.
configuration), or adjust the speed in your software. See
Chapter 6 for more information.
10
◗
◗
If you’re using a Macintosh and the camera is sharing a
serial port with another device, turn AppleTalk off.
Make sure you don’t have both Image Expert and
EPSON Photo!2 open at the same time.
A
B
◗
Avoid opening or working with other software
applications while the camera and computer are
communicating.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10-5
You are unable to drag and drop photos into a document.
The pictures transfer to your computer too slowly.
◗
If you’re using Windows NT 3.51, this method of
getting pictures into your documents may not be
reliable. Try importing or using copy and paste.
◗
◗
◗
If your system has less than 16MB RAM, the transfer
speed may be slow. Try using virtual memory. See your
computer documentation or system help for more
information.
◗
If your system has less than 16MB RAM, you may not
be able to use drag and drop. Make sure you don’t run
too many applications at the same time. You may need
to add memory to your system or use another method of
getting photos into your documents.
Check the port setting in your Windows Control panel.
You may need to set your port to a faster speed. See your
Windows documentation or help system for more
information.
◗
Your application may not support this method of adding
pictures.
If you’re transferring pictures to an application through
the TWAIN interface or EPSON Photo!2 and you use
the PhotoEnhance feature, the transfer will take longer.
Try transferring without PhotoEnhance.
You are unable to copy and paste or import your photo into
a document on your Macintosh.
You get an error message when you use the Image Expert
Save to Floppy feature.
◗
Try increasing your virtual memory using the Memory
Control Panel. Also increase the memory allocation for
your word processor or other application. (Select the
application and choose Get Info from the File menu.)
◗
Make sure the diskette you’re using is not write-
protected.
◗
Try turning off any unnecessary extensions. See your
Macintosh documentation for more information.
10-6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
You get a TWAIN error message when you try to transfer
images with Adobe® Photoshop.
Your notebook computer’s PCMCIA drive can’t access a
CompactFlash storage card with a PCMCIA adapter.
◗
If you’re using Windows NT 3.51, make sure you select
TWAIN (not TWAIN_32) as your source.
◗
If you’re using an IBM Thinkpad,™ call IBM for
technical support or follow these steps to download and
install an updated driver from IBM:
◗
If you’re using Windows NT 4.0, you may need to
upgrade your software to Photoshop 4.0, or later. Earlier
versions of Photoshop do not support Windows NT 4.0.
1 Download the files from ftp://ftp.pc.ibm.com/pub/
pccbbs/mobiles/yptf$049.exe and unzip the files to
a blank 1.44MB diskette.
◗
If you’re using Windows 95 or Windows 98, make sure
you select TWAIN_32, not TWAIN.
2 Make sure your PC Card driver says “PCIC or
compatible PCMCIA controller on IBM System” in
the Control Panel/System/Device Manager. Then
select Update Driver/Have Disk and refer the
system to A: for all missing files. (If your PC Card
driver says “PCIC or compatible PCMCIA
You are unable to format or use a CompactFlash storage
card with your camera.
◗
Make sure you’re using an ATA-compatible
CompactFlash card. Other cards may not work with
PhotoPC 750Z. If you need help with a card, call the
appropriate number:
10
controller,” go to Control Panel/System/Device
Manager/Update Driver, and select “PCIC or
compatible PCMCIA controller on IBM System.”)
A
B
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Lexar Media, (800) 789-9418
SanDisk, (408) 542-0595
Simple Technology,® (800) 4-SIMPLE
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10-7
3 Insert the CompactFlash card with a PCMCIA
adapter. The system should prompt for a driver.
Select OK to use the Windows default “ESDI/IDE
HDD Controller” driver. A folder appears on the
desktop with a drive letter that has been assigned to
the card.
Solving Picture Problems
If you’re not satisfied with some of the pictures you get from
the PhotoPC 750Z, you may need to adjust some of the
camera settings. Read the suggestions below.
Your pictures display poor image quality on the screen or
when you print them out.
When you upload pictures to a storage card in your
computer, your system appears to hang.
◗
PhotoPC 750Z captures images in 24-bit color
(16.7 million colors). Your pictures will not display
maximum image quality if your monitor or computer’s
video controller doesn’t support this color depth. You
may need to upgrade your system to achieve the best
possible image quality.
◗
Check the status bar at the bottom of your screen. If it
shows that the transfer is complete, your system is
operating correctly. You may have to click your mouse
to change the hourglass icon to a normal pointer.
◗
◗
If your pictures look better on the screen than when you
print them out, you may need to upgrade your printer.
An EPSON Stylus ink jet printer, for example, provides
excellent image quality.
When you copy image files from your computer to a
storage card in your PCMCIA drive, the camera can’t
access the images.
◗
You can’t use this method to upload pictures to the
camera. You have to use the EPSON Photo File
Uploader to convert and upload your images.
If you used drag and drop to insert your pictures, they
may appear grainy. Try importing them into your
documents instead.
10-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
When you preview images on your computer, they look
distorted.
Your picture is blurry or out of focus.
◗
Make sure your subject is within the camera’s range. You
should be at least 31 inches away to take a picture
without the flash, and 31 inches to 8 feet away to take a
picture with the flash. You can take a picture as close as
8 inches in macro mode.
◗
If you are using an STB® Velocity 128 video card and
have a screen resolution of 800 × 600 or 640 × 480, you
may notice this phenomenon. Slowing down the
acceleration on your video card may solve this problem:
Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel,
then double-click System Properties. On the
Performance tab, click the Graphics button. Select a
slower acceleration and click OK. See your Microsoft
Windows documentation or online Help for more
information.
◗
◗
When you take macro close-ups, make sure you have
adequate lighting (with the flash disabled). Using a
tripod will help you capture sharp pictures.
Make sure you hold the camera steady after you press
the shutter button (until the red light starts to flash), and
your subject isn’t moving. If you are shaking the camera
when you lock the focus, a warning icon appears in the
right corner of the LCD.
The colors in your picture don’t look right.
10
◗
When you take pictures under certain artificial lighting
conditions, the colors may be slightly distorted. You can
use your Image Expert software to adjust the colors, as
described on page 5-3.
◗
◗
If you want to photograph a moving subject, you can
change the shutter speed while the camera is connected
to your computer. Try increasing the shutter speed. For
more information, see Chapter 6.
A
B
Make sure your flash is not set to flash off.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10-9
◗
When you focus on a nearby object, your picture’s
background may appear blurry. Try changing your
focus.
◗
If you’re taking a picture at night and you want to light
up the background as well as your subject, use the
camera’s slow synchronized flash mode as described on
page 1-17.
Your picture is too dark (underexposed).
Your picture is too light (overexposed).
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◗
◗
◗
You may need to use the flash. Make sure the setting is
not flash off.
◗
◗
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◗
If you’re using the forced flash setting, it may be too
bright. Try setting the flash to Auto.
If you’re using the flash, make sure your subject is within
the range of 8 feet.
If you’re facing a bright light source, you may need to
shoot your picture from a different angle.
Use Image Expert to adjust the picture’s brightness and
contrast as described on page 5-3.
Use Image Expert to adjust the picture’s brightness as
described on page 5-3.
Try using the camera’s manual exposure control or
sensitivity control.
Try using the camera’s manual exposure control.
If you’re using the macro mode to take a close-up photo,
be sure to provide adequate lighting for your subject,
since the camera’s smallest aperture setting (F8) is
automatically selected in this mode.
Part of your picture is missing.
◗
Make sure you’re not blocking the lens with your finger,
wrist strap, clothing, or other object.
10-10 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
A horizontal or vertical red line appears on your picture.
The area captured in the photo is different from what you
saw in the viewfinder.
◗
Red lines are caused by glare. Avoid photographing
shiny surfaces that reflect excessive amounts of light into
your lens.
◗
Make sure you look straight through the viewfinder.
Keep in mind that the area visible through the
viewfinder is slightly smaller than the area captured in
the photo.
The wrong date and/or time are displayed on your pictures.
◗
Whenever you change the batteries in your camera you
need to reset the clock. You can use the LCD screen
Settings menu or set the camera’s clock from your
computer. See Getting Started and Chapter 6 for more
information.
◗
If you’re taking a close-up or macro mode picture, use
the LCD screeen.
Your pictures don’t look as good as they used to.
◗
Your camera’s lens may be dirty or dusty. Try cleaning it
by following the instructions on page 10-1.
10
A
B
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 10-11
A
Optional Accessories
ou can use the PhotoPC 750Z with a variety of options.
YTo save battery power, you can use the AC adapter.
For portraits or other studio photographs, you can attach a
tripod to your camera. You can also get a second set of
NiMH batteries or a replacement NiMH Power Pak.
For information on using memory cards, see Chapter 8.
This chapter includes the following information:
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Using the AC adapter
Using the camera with a tripod
About the IOMEGA Clik! drive
To increase your camera’s picture storage capacity and add
flexibility, you can use CompactFlash memory cards and
PCMCIA adapters. You can also use an IOMEGA Clik!
drive to store photos and transfer them to your computer.
The AC adapter should be available where you bought your
PhotoPC 750Z. You can also order it from EPSON
Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S.) or (800) 873-7766
(Canada-dealer referral).
A
EPSON recommends CompactFlash memory cards from the
following manufacturers:
Accessory
Product code
B867038
A
PhotoPC 750Z AC Adapter
NiMH Battery Pak (4 batteries)
NiMH Power Pak (charger and 4 batteries)
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Lexar Media, (800) 789-9418
SanDisk, (408) 542-0595
B818061
B
B818051
Optional Accessories A-1
2
Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the camera.
Using the Optional AC Adapter
The AC adapter (B867038) allows you to connect your
PhotoPC 750Z to any standard (110 V) electrical outlet.
This is especially useful for transferring pictures and
operating the camera from your computer, or using Direct
Print. The adapter powers the camera but does not charge
the batteries.
WARNING
◗ Use only the adapter designed for the PhotoPC 750Z. 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 750Z.
3
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
Using an Optional Tripod
You can use your PhotoPC 750Z with any standard tripod.
Follow these steps:
To avoid losing any images or settings, make sure the camera
is finished processing. Turn the camera off before you
connect or disconnect the AC adapter. Then follow these
steps:
1
Assemble and set up the tripod by following the
manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure the tripod is
well-balanced on a flat surface.
1
Open the connector cover on the side of the camera.
A-2 Optional Accessories
2
3
Find the opening for the tripod screw on the bottom of
your camera. Carefully place the camera on the tripod.
Screw the camera on until it is firmly in place.
Adjust the tripod to view your subject as desired.
About the IOMEGA Clik! Drive
You can use an IOMEGA Clik! digital camera drive to store
extra pictures when you’re on the go and read CompactFlash
cards directly from your computer. This drive saves time and
batteries because you don’t have to download pictures from
your camera to your computer. You should be able to find
the IOMEGA Clik! drive where you purchased your camera.
For additional information, visit the IOMEGA website at:
www.iomega.com. You can call IOMEGA at
1 (800) my-stuff (1 (800) 697-8833) for ordering
information.
A
A
B
Optional Accessories A-3
Specifications
B
Power
Camera
Sources
Includes 4 AA rechargeable NiMH
batteries and pocket-size charger. Also
accepts 4 AA batteries (single-use
alkaline or lithium or rechargeable
NiCad)
Physical Dimensions
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
5.41 in (137.5 mm)
3.01 in (76.4 mm)
2.43 in (61.8 mm)
Optional AC adapter (B867038)
Battery Life
Approximately 1000 pictures can be
taken before the standard NiMH
batteries need recharging (without the
LCD screen or flash)
10.9 oz (310 g)
without batteries and strap
Safety Specifications
Conforms to FCC specifications. Declaration of Conformity on
file.
B
A
B
Specifications B-1
Technical
Product type
Serial
communication
speed
Up to 230.4 Kbps with high-speed serial
port (19.2 Kbps or higher), 1.8 Mbps
when connected to EPSON printers
1.25 megapixel CCD (charged coupled
device) still frame auto focus camera
Image size
1280 × 960 pixels (fine and super fine)
640 × 480 pixels (standard)
1280 × 480 pixels (panoramic fine and
super fine)
Video out
NTSC standard
Internal memory
4MB flash memory
Expansion memory 8MB CompactFlash storage card
Also accepts optional 4MB to 64MB
storage cards (available from Lexar Media
and SanDisk)
1600 × 1200 pixels* (HyPict)
1600 × 600 pixels* (HyPict panorama)
* Interpolated
File format
Bit depth
Lens
JPEG (JFIF)
Environmental
16 million colors, 24-bit
7 elements in 7-group construction
Temperature
Operating: 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C)
Non-operating: –4 to 140°F (–20 to
60°C)
Zoom
3× optical zoom
(equivalent to a 34 mm to 102 mm
optical zoom lens on a 35 mm camera)
Humidity
Operating: 30 to 80% (non-condensing)
Non-operating: 10 to 80% (non-
condensing)
CCD
1/2.7 inch color area CCD (1,300,000
pixels)
Serial interface
8-pin mini-DIN (to camera),
RS-232C-compatible (to computer)
B-2 Specifications
Photographic
Lens
Shutter
Electric iris with mechanical shutter,
1/2 second to 1/750 second (flash off
mode)
f = 5.2 to 15.6 mm (equivalent to a 34 to
102 mm lens on a 35 mm camera)
f2.8 ~ 4.7
1/30 second to 1/750 second (auto flash
and forced flash modes)
Range
31.5 inches (80 cm) to infinity
8 inches to 31.5 inches (20 cm to 80 cm)
(macro mode)
Viewfinder
Focus
Real-image optical, with centering
crosshair and edge border (view range
over 80%)
LCD screen
2-inch active matrix TFT color LCD
(11 million pixels)
Lit by fluorescent light or sunlight
Automatic focus from 31.5 inches
(80 cm) to infinity (8 inches to 31.5
inches [20 to 80 cm] macro mode)
Sensitivity
Equivalent to ISO 90/180/360
Exposure control
Program auto exposure
Manual adjustment (–2 to +2 EV, in half-
steps)
Aperture
Flash
f2.8, f8
Automatic luminance control flash mode
Flash modes
Forced flash, automatic, flash off,
slow synchronized flash mode (can be
enabled through the LCD menus)
White balance
TTL automatic white balance
Fixed white balance (5200 degrees
Kelvin)
User-defined white balance
B
A
B
Specifications B-3
Flash range:
NiMH Battery Charger
Sensitivity setting
Normal distance
3× zoom
Physical Dimensions
Std. (ISO 90)
31.5 in to 9.2 ft (0.8 to
2.8 m)
31.5 in to 5.2 ft (0.8 to
1.6 m)
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
3.0 inches (76 mm)
4.25 inches (108 mm)
0.87 inches (22 mm)
Med. (ISO 180)
High (ISO 360)
31.5 in to 12.8 ft (0.8
to 3.9 m)
31.5 in to 7.2 ft (0.8 to
2.2 m)
31.5 in to 18.4 ft (0.8
to 5.6 m)
31.5 in to 10.5 ft (0.8
to 3.2 m)
Approximately 3.9 oz (110 g)
Camera Picture Capacity
Technical
Input
Image Mode
Internal Memory*
8MB Card
120V AC, 60 Hz
Standard
50
15
7
128
39
Output
DC 1.2V/650mA × 4
Approximately 160 minutes
Fine/Monochrome Fine
Charging time
SuperFine/Monochrome
SuperFine
19
Power consumption Approximately 8W
HyPict/Monochrome HyPict
4
12
Charging
temperature
32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C)
*Without Direct Print software installed.
B-4 Specifications
Index
A
B
AC adapter, 3, A-1 to A-2, B-5
Accessories, 3, A-1 to A-2
Batteries
Acquiring photos, TWAIN programs, 3-1 to 3-3
Adjusting camera settings, 6-6 to 6-12
Advanced settings, 1-11 to 1-17
Albums
Beep, setting, 6-11
Bitmap (BMP) files, 3-4
Brightness
setting LCD, 6-11
copying to diskette, 4-16 to 4-17
displaying as slide show, 4-14 to 4-15
dragging pictures from, 3-8 to 3-10
making screen saver, 4-15
C
Cable
organizing pictures, 4-2 to 4-3
printing, 4-4 to 4-9
direct print, 9-4
video, 2-12, 7-10
renaming pictures, 4-3
using, 4-2
Alert beep, setting, 6-11
Audio buttons, 4-11
Camera, see PhotoPC 750Z camera
Camio Viewer, 3-10 to 3-12
Caring for camera, 10-1 to 10-2
Cleaning camera, 10-1 to 10-2
Clock, setting, 6-10
A
B
Automatic shut-off, 6-2, 6-7, 6-9, 6-12
Close-up pictures, 1-2
Index
1
Color correcting, 5-3 to 5-4
Color depth, 5-12
Digital panorama, 1-3 to 1-5
Digital zoom, 1-5
CompactFlash memory cards
capacity, 8-2
Direct Print program
removing, 9-18
copying images, 8-7 to 8-8
formatting, 8-3 to 8-4
information, 8-6
using, 9-1 to 9-3
installing, 8-2
problems, 10-7
removing, 8-4
Diskettes, copying pictures, 4-16 to 4-17
Distorting images, 5-7 to 5-8
Downloading pictures, 3-10 to 3-12
Drag and drop, 3-8 to 3-10, 3-12
transferring images, 8-4 to 8-6
uploading images to, 7-1 to 7-7
CompuServe, 5
Conditions menu, 1-6, 1-7, 1-9, 1-10
Continuous shooting, 1-7 to 1-9
Copying pictures
E
Editing
images, 5-2 to 5-12
sounds, 4-11
into documents, 3-8
to and from storage cards, 8-7 to 8-8
to diskette, 4-16 to 4-17
Cropping images, 5-5
Environmental specifications, B-2
EPSON
Electronic support services, 5
help, 4 to 5
registration, 6
D
Date, setting, 6-10
Deleting pictures, see Erasing pictures
Deleting sounds, 4-11 to 4-12
World Wide Web site, 5
EPSON Photo File Uploader, 7-1 to 7-10
2
Index
EPSON Photo!2
support, 6
Fixed white balance, 1-11
Flipping images, 5-7
FTP, 5
using, 3-3 to 3-6
Equalization, 5-4
G
Erasing pictures from camera
using computer, 3-3, 3-4, 3-11
using LCD screen, 2-7 to 2-9
Erasing sounds, 4-11 to 4-12
Error messages
H
Help, EPSON, 4 to 5
on camera, 9-18 to 9-19
on computer, 3-5, 10-4, 10-6
Exporting images, 3-3 to 3-4
Exposure, adjusting, 1-14 to 1-16
I
Image Expert
albums, 3-8 to 3-10, 4-2 to 4-17
color correcting, 5-3 to 5-4
color depth, changing, 5-12
copying pictures to diskette, 4-16 to 4-17
correcting images, 5-3 to 5-4
cropping, 5-5
editing pictures, 5-2 to 5-12
e-mailing pictures, 4-18 to 4-19
flipping images, 5-7
picture information, 4-3 to 4-4
printing, 4-4 to 4-9
F
FaxAdvice service, 5
Files
BMP, 3-4
converting during transfer, 3-3 to 3-4
JPEG, 3-3 to 3-4, 3-6
PCX, 3-4
PICT, 3-4
A
B
resizing, 5-5 to 5-6
uploading, 7-1 to 7-7
viewing information, 4-3 to 4-4
Fisheye effect, 5-8
Index
3
Image Expert (continued)
resizing images, 5-5 to 5-6
resolution, changing, 5-5 to 5-6
rotating, 5-6
LCD screen
copying to and from storage card, 8-7 to 8-8
customizing settings, 6-9 to 6-12
displaying memory information, 8-6
erasing pictures, 2-7 to 2-9
locking and unlocking pictures, 2-9 to 2-12
magnifying pictures, 2-6
menus, 1-6, 2-3
setting alert beep, 6-11
setting brightness, 6-11
screen saver, 4-15
selection tools, 5-2
shutter speed, setting, 6-4
slide shows, 4-14 to 4-15
sound, adding, 4-9 to 4-12
special effects, 5-7 to 5-8
taking pictures from computer, 6-1 to 6-3
transferring pictures, 3-10 to 3-12
wallpaper, 4-15
Lexar Media, 8-1, 8-4
zoom tool, 5-2
Images, see Pictures
Licensing software, 6
Importing photos, TWAIN programs, 3-1 to 3-3
Information menu, 1-6, 2-3
Internet, 5
M
Inverting images, 5-7 to 5-8
Macintosh
J
capturing screens, 7-9
uploading pictures, 7-5 to 7-9
Magnifying pictures, 2-6
Maintenance, 10-1 to 10-2
Memory capacity, 8-2
Memory information, 8-6
JPEG files, 3-3 to 3-4, 3-6
L
Language menu, 2-3
Language, setting, 6-12
4
Index
PhotoPC 750Z camera
AC adapter, using with, A-2
auto shut-off, 6-2, 6-7, 6-9
cleaning, 10-1 to 10-2
date, setting, 6-10
N
Negative images, 5-8
Night photography, 1-16 to 1-18
P
features, 2 to 3
Panorama/zoom menu, 1-3 to 1-5
Panoramas, stitching, 5-8 to 5-12
Panoramic pictures (digital), 1-3 to 1-5
PCX files, 3-4
Photo Control menu, 2-3, 2-8 to 2-12, 8-3
Photo File Uploader, 7-1 to 7-11
Photographic specifications, B-3
language, setting, 6-12
maintaining, 10-1 to 10-2
problems, solving, 10-2 to 10-11
settings, adjusting, 6-6 to 6-12
software, 3
specifications, B-1 to B-5
storing, 10-2
time, setting, 6-7, 6-10
timer, 1-2
tripod, attaching to, A-2
Photos, see Pictures
Physical dimensions, B-1
PICT files, 3-4
A
B
Index
5
Pictures
capturing from computer, 6-1 to 6-5
playing back on LCD screen, 2-1 to 2-12
playing back on TV, 2-12
printing from camera, 9-1 to 9-3
problems, solving, 10-8 to 10-11
close-up, 1-2
color depth, changing, 5-12
continuous, 1-7 to 1-9
converting, 3-6
rotating, 5-6
copying to diskette, 4-16 to 4-17
correcting, 5-2 to 5-4
cropping, 5-5
digital panorama, 1-3 to 1-5
digital zoom, 1-5
downloading, 3-10 to 3-12
editing, 5-2 to 5-12
e-mailing, 4-18 to 4-19
erasing with camera, 2-7 to 2-9
erasing with computer, 3-3, 3-4, 3-11
exporting, 3-3 to 3-4
selecting sections, 5-2 to 5-4
special effects, 5-7 to 5-8
storage capacity of camera, 8-2, 8-6
viewing information, 2-5 to 2-6, 4-3 to 4-4
wallpaper, 4-15
zoom, 1-5
flipping, 5-7
Playback Mode menu, 2-3
Playing back pictures, 2-1 to 2-14
Power
information, 2-5 to 2-6
inserting in documents, 3-6 to 3-12
inverting, 5-7 to 5-8
locking and unlocking, 2-9 to 2-12
magnifying, 2-6
AC adapter, A-1 to A-2, B-5
camera specifications, B-1
mode, setting, 6-12
organizing in albums, 4-2 to 4-3
panorama, 1-3 to 1-5
problems, 10-2
Presentations, using camera for, 7-1 to 7-11
6
Index
Printing directly from camera
album, 9-13 to 9-14
Ripples effect, 5-8
Rotating pictures, 5-6
cards, 9-11 to 9-12
S
contact sheets, 9-16 to 9-17
full-size photos, 9-6 to 9-10
stickers, 9-14 to 9-15
Safety instructions, 6 to 8
Safety specifications, B-1
SanDisk, 8-1, 8-4
Printing photos from computer
adding text, 4-7
adjusting printed area, 4-8
choosing album images, 4-8
layout styles, 4-5 to 4-6
Problems
camera, 10-2 to 10-7
picture, 10-8 to 10-11
Save to Floppy option, 4-17
Screen captures, 7-8 to 7-10
Sensitivity, adjusting, 1-16 to 1-17
Settings menu, 2-2, 6-9 to 6-12
Sharpness, adjusting, 5-4
Shut-off, automatic, 6-7, 6-9
Slide Show menu, 2-3
Slide shows, 2-5, 4-14 to 4-15
Software
Q
licensing, 6
Quick Fix, 5-3
support, 6
Quick Shots, 1-9 to 1-10
Software Menu, 2-3
Sound
R
adding, 4-9 to 4-12
A
B
deleting, 4-11 to 4-12
editing, 4-11
playing back, 4-10 to 4-11
recording, 4-9 to 4-10
RAM, system requirements, 4
Registration, 6
Resizing files, 5-5 to 5-6
Resolution, 5-5 to 5-6
Index
7
SoundAdvice, 5
U
Special effects, 5-7 to 5-8
Specifications, B-1 to B-5
Stitching panoramas, 5-8 to 5-12
Storage cards, see CompactFlash memory cards
Storing camera, 10-2
Support
EPSON, 4 to 6
software, 6
System requirements, 4
Unlocking pictures, 2-11 to 2-12
Uploading
Direct Print program, 9-2 to 9-3
V
VCR, playing back pictures, 2-12
Videotaping pictures, 2-12
T
W
Taking pictures
White balance, 1-11 to 1-14
Windows
World Wide Web, 5
close-up, 1-2
continuous, 1-7 to 1-9
digital zoom, 1-5
with the timer, 1-2
Technical support, 4 to 6
Time, setting, 6-7, 6-10
Timer, 1-2, 6-3 to 6-5
Tripod, A-2
Troubleshooting, 10-2 to 10-11
TWAIN programs, acquiring photos, 3-1 to 3-3
Z
Zoom pictures (digital), 1-5
Zoom tool, 5-2
8
Index
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