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Epson PhotoPC 650 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses,...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction EPSON PhotoPC 650 Features ....1 System Requirements ......1 Safety Instructions.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    VGA monitor displaying thousands of colors Mouse or other pointing device Note: To use your Photo PC 650 with an iMac or Power Macintosh G3, you need to install a PC card reader or USB/Serial port adapter in your Macintosh. See your dealer for details.

  • Page 6: When Using The Camera

    When using the batteries Read all relevant safety and operating instructions before using the batteries. Only use the batteries in EPSON Digital Cameras as specified in this manual. If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly with water and seek medical treatment.

  • Page 7: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    For United Kingdom users Use of options EPSON (UK) LTD shall not be liable against any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by EPSON (UK) LTD.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your PhotoPC 650 Make sure you have all the parts shown below. PhotoPC 650 camera habd strap software (Media type and quantity varies by location.) CompactFlash four AA alkaline Card (8 MB) batteries Installing the CompactFlash Card Before you can take pictures with your camera, you must install a CompactFlash Card.

  • Page 9: Installing Batteries

    Open the camera’s card and port cover, and insert the card all the way into the slot, as shown. Make sure the card’s label faces the front of the camera. Close the card and port cover. Note: For instructions on removing CompactFlash Cards, see “Removing a CompactFlash Card”...

  • Page 10: Using Batteries Safely And Efficiently

    See the next section for important information about using your batteries safely and efficiently. Using batteries safely and efficiently When your PhotoPC 650 batteries wear out, them with one of the following types of AA batterie Rechargeable NiMH (recommended) or NiCad batteries...

  • Page 11: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time You need to set the camera’s clock before using the camera for the first time, and each time after installing new batteries. Note: To adjust the date and time while using camera, see “Changing the Camera Settings” on page 3-4. Make sure you have installed the CompactFlash Card in the camera, then follow these steps to set the camera’s clock.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Strap

    Adjust the day, year, hour, and minute settings as described above until the date and time are correctly adjusted. Press the SELECT button to exit the Clock Setting menu. Slide down the lens cover switch to turn the camera off. Attaching the Strap Slide the loop through the holder on the camera, then pull the strap through the loop.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Taking Pictures

    Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder Follow these steps to take a picture with the viewfinder. Make sure you are at least 0.3 meters (12 inches) away from your subject. (If you want to get closer, use the macro feature as described on page 2-3.) Turn the camera on and wait until the status light beside the viewfinder turns green and stays on.

  • Page 14: Taking Pictures With The Lcd Monitor

    The quick review image appears on the camera’s LCD monitor to let you see how your picture turned out, and to let you delete the picture, if necessary, before your camera saves it. This image remains on the monitor for about five seconds, and a gauge appears on the image indicating the time you have left to delete the picture.

  • Page 15: Using The Macro Feature To Take Close-Ups

    Using the Macro Feature to Take Close-ups You can use the camera’s macro function to take pictures from as close as 15 centimeters (6 inches) to your subject. Follow these steps. Turn the camera on and slide the monitor switch VIEW position.

  • Page 16: Saving Battery Power With Auto Shut-Off

    The camera beeps when the image is captured and the status light flashes red. The quick review image appears on the LCD monitor. For more information on the quick review image, see page 2-2. Saving Battery Power with Auto Shut-Off To save battery power, the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of time.
  • Page 17 Note: Depending on the content of your pictures, your camera may hold more or fewer pictures then listed here. Standard Produces color images at 640 480 pixels. The CompactFlash Card holds approximately 88 pictures, but the image size is smaller and includes less detail when enlarged.

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Playing Back And Managing Your Pictures

    Playing Back Pictures on TV or Video PLAYBACK , the Use the video cable that came with your PhotoPC 650. Setting the video standard Set the monitor switch to steps to select a video standard.

  • Page 19: Erasing The Currently Displayed Picture

    BACK button to exit the menus. Press the Viewing the pictures Using the optional AC adapter is highly recommended when you play back your pictures on a TV. See Chapter 5, “Using Camera Options.” Follow these steps to play back your pictures on TV. Make sure the camera and TV (and VCR) are turned off.

  • Page 20: Accessing The Playback Menus

    The following message appears on the LCD monitor. Confirmation Erase this photo? Yes: SELECT No: BACK Note: You cannot erase any pictures that are locked. To unlock pictures, see “Locking and Erasing Photos” on page 3-6. SELECT button to erase the picture and Press the exit the menus.

  • Page 21: Changing The Camera Settings

    menu icons Settings 05/15/99 05:15 : On : On Press the buttons to view the settings for other menus. You can choose from the following menus. Settings (set the date, time, beep, and Quick Review, and LCD brightness). See page 3-4 for more information. Information (turn off/on the display of information on played-back pictures).
  • Page 22 Turn the alert beep on and off (When on, camera beeps when an image is captured.) Turn the quick review on and off (When on, you can review/delete the picture you just took.) Adjust the LCD monitor brightness. To change the settings above, follow the steps below. Display the Settings menu as described in “Accessing the Playback Menus”...

  • Page 23: Locking And Erasing Photos

    Locking and Erasing Photos The Photo Control menu lets you erase or lock photos to protect from the deletion and unlock them, or reformat CompactFlash Card. To erase or lock/unlock pictures using the Photo Control menu, follow these steps: Note: To reformat CompactFlash Card, see “Using Optional CompactFlash Cards”...
  • Page 24 SELECT button. The selection frame Press the around the image turns yellow. If you want to erase or lock other photos at the same time, use button to frame them, then press SELECT button to select them. Note: To cancel the selection of a photo, press the SELECT button again.The selection box turns white.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4 Getting Photos Into Your Computer

    Setup.exe icon. The installer Double-click the opens. Getting Photos Into Your Computer Follow the instructions on the screen to install HotShots and EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN. Be Full Install - Typical on the Setup sure to select Options screen. On a Macintosh...

  • Page 26: Transferring Pictures With The Serial Cable

    Transferring Pictures with the Serial Cable and HotShots Follow the steps in these sections to transfer your pictures directly from the camera using the serial cable and HotShots. Connecting the Camera to a Windows PC Make sure you have the serial cable that came with your camera.
  • Page 27 COM port settings and try again. If you have a high-speed serial board, you may be able to transfer pictures at 230.4 Kbps. See page 4-5 for instructions on using EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN to change your Port speed setting. Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh Make sure you have the long serial cable and short Macintosh adapter that came with your camera.
  • Page 28 4-2 for instructions. Start HotShots. serial port. Start , point to Programs , In Windows, click PhotoPC 650 , and then click HotShots 1.5 . PhotoPC650 folder, On a Macintosh, open the then open the HotShots folder and double-click HotShots icon.
  • Page 29 Add to Existing Collection, HotShots then prompts you to select a collection file. Getting Photos Into Your Computer The EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN or Plug-In dialog box appears (the Windows version is shown below). The pictures in your camera appear in the dialog box.
  • Page 30 Selecting pictures to transfer There are three ways to select pictures to transfer. Clicking an individual picture Shift or Ctrl key (Windows), or Holding down the the J key (Macintosh), and clicking multiple pictures Select All button to select all the Clicking the pictures Your selected pictures are outlined in red.
  • Page 31 New folder button To cancel a transfer in progress, click (Windows) or press the J and period ( File naming field (Macintosh). Close the EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN or Plug- In dialog box and return to HotShots. Cancel . ) keys...
  • Page 32 Note: If a memory error message appears while transferring pictures, close the EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN or Plug-In dialog box and use the Save to Folder method to transfer your pictures instead. See page 4-7 for instructions.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5 Using Camera Options

    Chapter 5 Using Camera Options Using Optional CompactFlash Cards Removing a CompactFlash Card Caution: 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 direct sunlight or in dusty, hot, or humid places.
  • Page 34 Turn on the camera, slide the LCD monitor switch to PLAYBACK, then press the SELECT button. Press the button until the Photo Control menu appears: Photo Control Erase Lock Reformat Press the SELECT button. Erase is highlighted. Press the button twice to highlight Reformat, then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 35: Using The Optional Ac Adapter

    Using the Optional AC Adapter Using the optional PhotoPC 650 AC adapter (B867 1) is highly recommended for saving battery power when you transfer your pictures via the serial cable.

  • Page 36: Appendix

    For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland users If you purchased your product in the UK or the Republic of Ireland, EPSON (UK) LTD provides a range of customer services and technical support. Support Via the World Wide Web...
  • Page 37 Technical information on installing, configuring and operating your EPSON products Arranging for faulty EPSON products to be repaired within the warranty period Before you call, please have the following information ready: Product Model: Serial number of your product: (The serial number label is on the back of the product)
  • Page 38 Printed in R.O.C.

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