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Epson PhotoPC 550 Manual

Epson photopc 550: specifications
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shutter button
lens cover
front view (lens cover is open)
viewfinder
microphone
status
light
back view
display
panel
image quality
button
S-Hi / Hi / S
ERASE
erase button
top view
viewfinder
timer light
connector
lens
cover
macro switch
display panel
storage card
slot cover
hand strap
holder
voice
recording
shutter
button
button
VOICE
SELF TIMER
timer button

Specifications

Camera
Physical Dimensions
Width
Height
Depth
Weight
Safety Specifications
Conforms to FCC specifications.
FCC Declaration of Conformity on file.
Power
Sources
Battery Life
Technical
Product type
Image size
TITLE
DPI
Bit depth
CCD
Serial interface
Serial
communication
speed
Internal memory
Optional expansion
memory
10/8/97
EPSON PhotoPC 550
4.2 in (106.5 mm)
2.6 in (66.8 mm)
1.5 in (37.2 mm)
5.4 oz (153 g), without batteries
3 AA batteries (single-use alkaline,
lithium or rechargeable NiCd or
NiMH)
Optional AC adapter (B867038)
At least 300 pictures, including
download time.
CCD (charged coupled device)
still frame fixed focus camera
Super high, 640
480 pixels
(low compression)
High, 640
480 pixels
(standard compression)
Standard, 320
240 pixels
144 pixels per inch
16 million colors, 24-bit
1/3 inch progressive scan 640
pixels
2.5 mm mini terminal (to camera)
RS-232C compatible (to computer)
Up to 115Kbps
1MB flash memory
3.3V SSFDC (solid state floppy disk
cards) or SmartMedia cards
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  • Page 1: Specifications

    16 million colors, 24-bit 1/3 inch progressive scan 640 pixels 2.5 mm mini terminal (to camera) RS-232C compatible (to computer) Up to 115Kbps 1MB flash memory 3.3V SSFDC (solid state floppy disk cards) or SmartMedia cards PhotoPC 550 - 1...

  • Page 2: Using Batteries

    EPSON PhotoPC 550 Environmental Temperature Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Non-operating: –4 to 140°F (–20 to 60°C) Humidity Operating: 30 to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating: 10 to 90% (non-condensing) Photographic Lens f = 6 mm F2.8/8 (equivalent to a 43 mm...

  • Page 3: Checking The Display Panel

    Handling Batteries When your PhotoPC 550 batteries wear out, you can replace them with any of the following: Single-use AA alkaline batteries (Energizer brand recommended) Single-use AA lithium batteries (longer life) Rechargeable AA NiCd batteries Rechargeable AA NiMH batteries WARNING To avoid the danger of fire or explosion, do not mix different types of batteries.

  • Page 4: Taking A Picture

    EPSON PhotoPC 550 Taking a Picture You can capture an image with PhotoPC 550 as you would with any point-and-shoot camera: look through the viewfinder and snap the shutter. Follow these steps to take a picture: 1. Make sure you are at least 23.6 inches (60 cm) away from your subject.

  • Page 5: Using Macro Mode To Take Close-Ups

    Taking Pictures in Low Light Conditions You can use PhotoPC 550 in most indoor or low light settings. There is no need for a flash because of the camera’s highly light sensitive CCD. A good rule of thumb is if you can read a book in the available light, you can take a picture with PhotoPC 550.

  • Page 6: Using A Tripod

    EPSON PhotoPC 550 Using a Tripod For portraits or other studio pictures, you can attach your PhotoPC 550 to a tripod. 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.
  • Page 7 5. Turn on the camera and your computer system. The connect icon appears on the display panel. Downloading Images and Sounds PhotoPC 550 provides several different ways to transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer. Make sure you’ve installed the PhotoPC 550 software, following the instructions in the User’s Guide.
  • Page 8 If you’re using Windows 3.1, skip to step 3. 2. Click on any of the topics for an animated demonstration of what you can do with PhotoPC 550 and Image Expert. To skip the tour and download your pictures and sound, click .

  • Page 9: Getting Images Into Twain Applications

    4. From the File menu, choose , then Acquire TWAIN_32 Acquire 5. The PhotoPC 550 Twain Driver window appears, with “thumbnail” images of your pictures, as shown below. (If you do not see the Twain Driver window, it may be in the 10/8/97...

  • Page 10: Using Smartmedia Cards

    EPSON PhotoPC 550 background. Minimize your application window to see the Twain Driver window. If you see a message that says , see the following section.) Camera Is Not Responding Click to transfer your picture(s). 6. Select the picture you want and click transfer the picture.

  • Page 11: Removing A Storage Card

    If you are unable to format a Simple Technology card, contact the Technical Support Department at (800) 4-SIMPLE. 10/8/97 EPSON PhotoPC 550 button and then press the ERASE button for 2 seconds or until the pictures PhotoPC 550 - 11...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations or magnetic fields 12 - PhotoPC 550 Optional Accessories EPSON offers several options for the PhotoPC 550. PhotoPC AC adapter (B867038) for use with any 110/120V electrical outlet PhotoPC NiMH power pack (B818051) PhotoPC NiMH battery pack (B818061) 3.3V SSFDC or SmartMedia storage cards...

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