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MENU button back view shutter button POWER button 4/00 EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z serial port USB port Video/audio out port AC adapter port neck strap holder memory card cover zoom controls...
Windows PC Serial cable, Macintosh Serial communication speed USB cable communication speed Video out Internal ROM Internal RAM Removable memory 16MB EPSON CompactFlash Self-timer Tripod screw Safety United States Canada Environmental super fine) Temperature Humidity (motion JPEG) 4/00 10-pin connector (camera)
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Optional external flash (attaches to hot shoe on camera) Flash modes Forced flash, automatic, flash off, slow synchronized flash mode (with leading and trailing modes), red-eye reduction flash mode EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Photo Processing Time and File Size (approximate) Image Photo processing Mode time (seconds) Standard 0.07...
To transfer images to your computer and edit them, make sure your system meets these minimum requirements: Windows Systems ❏ IBM-compatible PC with 486 or higher processor ❏ At least 32MB RAM (64MB when using EPSON Photo! Print2) ❏ Double-speed CD-ROM drive EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z ❏...
WARNING Shock hazard. Make sure you use the charger only with EPSON rechargeable NiMH batteries (Model EU-24). To avoid the danger of leakage or explosion, do not place any other batteries in the charger.
Battery Options If you forget to charge your rechargeable NiMH batteries or if they need to be replaced, the EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z camera can also accept the following: ❏ Single-use AA lithium batteries (longer life, Energizer...
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1. Make sure the camera is turned off. (Press the POWER button to turn the camera off, if it is on.) 2. Use your thumb or fingernail to pull open the memory card cover. . You BACK 4/00 EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z...
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z 3. Insert the card all the way into the memory card slot. Make sure the front of the card is facing the same direction as the front of the camera, and the arrow on the card’s label is pointing in.
Your flash setting remains in effect even after you turn off the camera. Setting Image Quality The EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z has five image quality (resolution) settings. Press the image quality button on top of the camera to cycle from one setting to the other.
EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z HyPict JPEG Produces color or black and white images at 2544 × 1904 pixels (interpolated) with moderate compression. Your pictures include excellent detail, and the CompactFlash card holds approximately 12 pictures. These images are best for enlarging for 12 × 17-inch prints.
Choosing the User Mode The EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z has three user modes to give you different levels of control over the camera settings. To use the more advanced features, such as white balance and exposure adjustment, you must be in Program mode or Manual mode.
NOTE The optional AC adapter is highly recommended when connecting to a video device. Use the video cable that came with your EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z to connect to your video device. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure your camera and TV (and VCR) or video projector are turned off.
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After you connect the camera to a VCR, press the Record button on the VCR and play back a video clip. EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z Getting Pictures into Your Computer When you’re finished taking pictures, you can connect the camera to your computer and transfer the images.
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EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z NOTE If you have problems connecting to the COM port you have selected, check your computer’s COM port configuration and try again. Connecting to a Macintosh with the Serial Cable Follow these steps to connect the camera to your PowerPC: 1.
Camera: 1 year limited Batteries and charger: 90 days limited Box Contents ❏ PhotoPC 3000Z camera, lens cover, soft case, neck strap, lens strap ❏ Quick Reference Guide and User’s Guide ❏ 4 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries and battery charger with AC power cord ❏...