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  • Page 1 Color Digital Camera User's Guide 4012032-00...
  • Page 2 Color Guide (included on the software CD-ROM in some locations) Explains the basics of color imaging and shows you how to get the most from your PhotoPC 3000Z and other EPSON products. See “Viewing the Color Guide” on page 2-18 of this User’s Guide for information on accessing the Color Guide.
  • Page 3 ® COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 CFA (CompactFlash Association). General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks. Copyright © 2000 by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, Nagano, Japan.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Attaching the strap to your camera ... 1-11 PhotoPC 3000Z Features ......1 Attaching the lens cap to your camera.
  • Page 6 Using the continuous shooting feature..2-14 Viewing Pictures with an EPSON Projector ..3-13 Using the time lapse feature....2-14 Making Audio Recordings for Photos .
  • Page 7 Making Camera Settings ......4-20 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Setting the time and date....4-20 Maintenance.
  • Page 8 Glossary EPSON Helpdesk......B-3 For Singapore Users......B-4 For Hong Kong Users .

  • Page 9: Introduction

    (equivalent to 4.8 megapixels) using HyPict images taken with your PhotoPC 3000Z. Built-in color LCD monitor for previewing and The PhotoPC 3000Z comes with everything you need playing back pictures to get started, including EPSON Photo!3 software that lets you transfer pictures from the camera to your Built-in microphone and speaker for audio computer’s hard disk.

  • Page 10: Options

    Options trailing slow synchro flash (for taking pictures at night or in dark places) options The following options are available from EPSON for Built-in hot sync flash shoe for an external flash the PhotoPC 3000Z. (sold separately), which can be used for photo CompactFlash™...

  • Page 11: For United Kingdom Users - Use Of Options

    Read all of these instructions before using the camera, The PhotoPC 3000Z comes with a Power Pack and keep this guide handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera (described above) and a 16 MB CompactFlash Card.
  • Page 12 AC adapter from the building installation must be protected by a electrical outlet. Then contact your EPSON dealer. 16 Amp circuit breaker. To prevent possible injury, do not take flash Bei Anschluß...

  • Page 13: When Using The Strap

    To avoid fire or electric shock, do not use batteries that are leaking or damaged in any way. When using the charger and batteries Only use EPSON Ni-MH batteries according to Note the following when using the charger and the directions in this manual.
  • Page 14 Use the charger in a dry, indoor location. Never disassemble or modify the charger. Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water Do not attempt to service the charger yourself. or high humidity. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Keep the charger and batteries away from heat Unplug your equipment from the wall outlet and sources.

  • Page 15: Safety Information For United Kingdom

    Unplug the charger after four hours of charging, Safety information for United Kingdom users whether the batteries are fully charged or not. Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to Do not insert batteries into wall outlets or other the rating plate for voltage and check that the power sources such as car cigarette lighter appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage.

  • Page 16: Warnings, Cautions, And Notes

    Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. Notes contain important information and useful tips for the operation of your camera and options. Introduction...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter helps you to set up your PhotoPC 3000Z and covers the following topics: Unpacking your PhotoPC 3000Z Getting familiar with the camera parts Charging, installing, and replacing batteries Attaching the camera strap and lens cap...

  • Page 18: Unpacking Your Photopc 3000Z

    Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3000Z Camera Parts Make sure that your camera box contains all of the After unpacking your PhotoPC 3000Z, take a few items shown below. minutes to learn about the components shown below. Front view dial switch hot shoe...
  • Page 19 The speaker uses a magnet. Keep important magnetic self timer button (see page 2-8) objects, such as credit cards and floppy disks, away POWER button (see page 2-2) from the speaker. EPSON shall not be held liable for any damages or lost information. Getting Started...
  • Page 20 * When the shutter button is depressed halfway and the camera Red (Blinking) Insufficient space in memory card to is in Program or Manual mode. take a picture or video clip. Low battery. Red (On) Error. Contact your EPSON dealer for servicing. Getting Started...

  • Page 21: Using The Batteries

    Using the Batteries them. If your batteries are not completely drained of power, you may not be able to recharge them Your PhotoPC 3000Z comes with four Ni-MH fully. rechargeable batteries (Model EU-24) and the Ni-MH Battery Charger (Model EU-38). While you can use...

  • Page 22: Charging The Batteries

    Charging the batteries The Ni-MH Battery Charger charges your Ni-MH rechargeable batteries quickly for use in your camera. If you are using alkaline batteries, see “Installing the batteries” on page 1-7 Before charging your batteries, read the safety Connect the power cord to the battery charger as instructions outlined in “When using the charger and shown below.

  • Page 23: Installing The Batteries

    When the batteries are fully charged, the light Installing the batteries turns off. To charge your batteries again, unplug Before installing the batteries, be sure to read the the AC power cord, then plug it back in. safety instructions outlined in “When using the Note: charger and batteries”...

  • Page 24: Replacing The Batteries

    When the charging is complete, the LCD monitor turns back on. Replacing the batteries Note: Replace your PhotoPC 3000Z batteries when the low Do not use different types of batteries together; this can battery icon appears on the camera’s display cause fire or explosion.

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Batteries

    Also, clean the terminals of the battery charger with a If you use rechargeable Ni-MH batteries in the soft, dry cloth before use to ensure that your batteries PhotoPC 3000Z, make sure that all four batteries are charge fully. fully charged when you replace them. If you find that...

  • Page 26: Storing The Batteries

    Keep the battery ends clean by wiping them with a dry Storing the batteries cloth. If you do not plan to use the camera for a long period Warning: of time, remove the batteries and store them in a dry Do not apply heat or force to batteries, and do location at a low temperature.

  • Page 27: Disposing Of The Batteries

    Disposing of the batteries Setting Up Your Camera Before disposing of batteries, make sure you discharge This section explains how to attach the lens cap and them completely. strap to your camera, install a memory card, and make a few basic camera settings. Warning: Be sure to securely cover the + end of each battery with tape when disposing of them to...

  • Page 28: Attaching The Lens Cap To Your Camera

    Tighten the screw sleeve on the fastener as shown Attaching the lens cap to your camera below to close it. After you have attached the camera strap, you can attach the lens cap to your camera using the lens caps string.

  • Page 29: Card

    Pass the end of the string with the larger loop Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card through the camera strap’s triangular fastener as You cannot take photos unless a CompactFlash Card shown below. is installed in your camera. Your camera comes with the memory card already installed.

  • Page 30: Setting The Language

    To remove the card, push in the eject button below Setting the language the memory card slot. Then, remove the card and The first time you use the camera, you must first select close the cover. the default language for messages displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 31: Setting The Date And Time

    After taking photos, you can transfer the images to your computer in the following ways. Note: If you connect the PhotoPC 3000Z to your computer and Connect your camera to your computer with a access EPSON Photo!3 when the camera's clock is not set,...
  • Page 32 1-16 Getting Started...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2 Taking Pictures

    Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Using the PhotoPC 3000Z to take pictures is similar to Getting Ready using a traditional “point and shoot” camera. This chapter explains the procedures for taking photos This section prepares you to take pictures with your with the camera and covers the following topics.

  • Page 34: Your Camera's Picture-Taking And Flash

    Your camera’s picture-taking and flash range Turning the camera on and off The camera should be held at least 50 centimeters Before turning the camera on, be sure to remove the away from the subject when composing a shot lens cap from the camera. Use the POWER button in through the viewfinder, unless you are using the the center of the camera’s dial switch to turn the macro setting.

  • Page 35: Using The Display Panel

    When you adjust the image quality, the number of the EPSON Photo!3 or EPSON Auto Downloader remaining pictures is altered accordingly. software and a serial or USB cable, or via the memory card.

  • Page 36: Using The Dial Switch

    See Chapter 5, “Using Print so that one of the red icons on the top of the dial is Mark to Print Photos,” and the EPSON Digital selected. The three red dial positions are described Camera Software User’s Guide for details.

  • Page 37: Making Basic Settings

    Note: also changes. You can use EPSON Photo!3 to make basic settings and to take photos from a computer to which the PhotoPC 3000Z Other times, the LCD monitor buttons may be referred is properly connected.

  • Page 38: Taking Pictures Using The Viewfinder

    Note: Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep it still for a few moments after you press the Using the viewfinder instead of shutter button. the LCD monitor to take pictures saves battery power and helps you Make sure that you are not blocking the lens with hold the camera steady while your finger, the strap, clothing, or other objects.

  • Page 39: Using The Optical Zoom Feature

    After you take a picture, the green indicator light Your PhotoPC 3000Z’s optical zoom feature allows blinks. This signals that the image has been you to increase the magnification of your images by captured and the camera is processing it. When as much as three times.

  • Page 40: Using The Self Timer

    When using the zoom feature in the dial Note: position, the following zoom indicator appears at the You can also use the self timer when taking photos or top of the LCD monitor. video clips using the LCD monitor. For more information on taking photos with the LCD monitor, A yellow slider indicates the see “Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor”...

  • Page 41: Taking Pictures Using The Lcd Monitor

    Note: Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep it still for a few moments after you press the By using the LCD monitor, you can shutter button. get a good idea of what the image will look like before shooting and Make sure that you are not blocking the lens with confirm image quality...

  • Page 42: Using The Basic Playback Feature

    Hold the camera still until the camera makes a Press the Shot SETUP button on the back of the clicking sound. Then release the shutter button. camera. After the picture is taken, it remains displayed on Note: the monitor until the camera finishes processing For an explanation on using the buttons on the back of it.

  • Page 43: Using The Digital Zoom Feature

    “Using the optical zoom feature” on The macro feature allows you to take page 2-7. pictures of subjects 6 to 50 centimeters Your PhotoPC 3000Z’s digital zoom feature allows away from the camera. you to double the magnification of your images. Note: Follow the steps below.

  • Page 44: Using The Panorama Feature To Take Panoramic Photos

    You can record video clips up to 25 seconds in length Remove the lens cap, set the dial switch to , then with your PhotoPC 3000Z. Before taking a video clip, you can choose whether or not to record sound with turn on the camera.
  • Page 45 Follow these steps to record a video clip. To use the macro or digital zoom features when recording the video clip, first turn the dial switch Note: and press the Normal Frame button to The image quality setting is disabled when taking video select MACRO, or the x1 button to select clips.

  • Page 46: Using The Continuous Shooting Feature

    Using the continuous shooting feature Remove the lens cap, set the dial switch to , and turn on the camera. You can use the continuous shooting feature to break Press the Mode Change button. A red frame down a complex motion into photos containing a appears around the previewed image and series of easy-to-see steps.
  • Page 47 Note: If you wish to quickly select either the longest or The settings that you make in the dial position the shortest available interval, you can toggle remain when you use the time lapse feature. To make between 24 hours and the shortest available settings, turn the dial switch to and make the interval by pressing the Max/Min button.

  • Page 48: Making Audio Recordings For Photos

    Making Audio Recordings for Photos You cannot make audio recordings when taking photos using the viewfinder. Your PhotoPC 3000Z has a built-in microphone that can record messages to attach to your images. You can Remove the lens cap, set the dial switch to make audio recordings up to ten seconds long and turn on the camera.

  • Page 49: Recording Audio For Existing Photos

    The captured image is displayed on the LCD Set the dial switch to , then turn on the camera. monitor momentarily, and Rec Sound is Press the arrow icon buttons to select the image to displayed at the right. To begin recording, press which you want to attach an audio recording.

  • Page 50: Audio Playback Using The Built-In Speaker

    Audio playback using the built-in speaker Viewing the Color Guide You can play back the audio files recorded for photos The Color Guide, included on your Color Guide and video clips using the built-in speaker. Follow CD-ROM, contains ideas and hints for taking pictures these steps.

  • Page 51: Chapter 3 Viewing And Managing Your Images

    This chapter covers the following topics. Note: Displaying photos on your camera Only images that are in the EPSON Photo file format can be magnified, have audio recordings attached, or display Playing back video clips on your camera photo information.

  • Page 52: Magnifying Photos

    To display four photos at a time, press the Multi To magnify the currently displayed photo, press button once. Multi changes to 1/9, and small button. “thumbnails” of the last four photos you took A magnified view of the photo appears, and an appear on the screen, with the currently selected icon in the top left corner of the LCD monitor photo framed in white.
  • Page 53 Set the dial switch to , then turn on the camera. When you are ready to begin the slide show, press the Start button. Press the Menu Change button, then press the SLIDE SHOW button. If you selected Manual as the slide interval in step 4, Rev and Fwd are displayed on the screen after Press the Sound button to turn the playback of you press Start.
  • Page 54 Press the Menu Change button, then press the Rotating photos SLIDE SHOW button. You can rotate any photo by 90 degrees to the right or left for display in a slide show. To rotate a photo, Press the Settings button. follow these steps.

  • Page 55: Viewing Photo Information

    Press BACK when you are finished rotating White Balance: Auto, Fixed, or Custom photos, then follow steps 3 through 6 in “Viewing Others: Icons indicate the sensitivity and a slide show of your photos” on page 3-2. metering system settings. An icon indicates whether the macro or panorama feature was Viewing photo information...

  • Page 56: Selecting A Folder In The Compactflash Card

    Video Clip button. The first frame of the last If there is more than one folder on your CompactFlash video clip you took appears on the screen. Card that your PhotoPC 3000Z can access, you can change the folder that your camera accesses. To Note: When there are no video clips saved on the camera’s...

  • Page 57: Managing Images With The Lcd Monitor

    To play the clip in reverse, from the last frame to Managing Images with the LCD Monitor the first, press the Fwd button. The last frame of the video clip is displayed and Fwd changes to This section provides instructions to help you manage Rev.
  • Page 58 Erasing all of the photos To make selecting photos easier, you can display either four or nine photos at a time by pressing the To erase all of the photos stored on the memory card Multi button once or twice. Multiple photos are in your camera at once, follow these steps.

  • Page 59: Locking And Unlocking Photos

    Locking and unlocking photos To lock or unlock other photos, repeat steps 2 and Use the lock feature to protect your photos from being When you are finished locking and unlocking accidentally erased. If you try to erase a locked photo, photos, press the BACK button.

  • Page 60: Erasing Video Clips

    To erase video clips saved on your memory card, Computer follow the steps below. You can transfer pictures from your PhotoPC 3000Z’s Set the dial switch to , then turn on the camera. CompactFlash Card to your computer. This allows...

  • Page 61: Viewing Pictures On A Television

    See “Selecting the signal system and language” on Erasing pictures from the camera’s memory card page 4-22. Using pictures in your documents Follow the steps below to connect the PhotoPC 3000Z Uploading image files to the camera’s memory to your television. card...
  • Page 62 Open the connector cover on the side of the Connect the other end of the AV cable to the audio camera. and video input ports on the television. connector cover Connect the AV cable to the AV OUT port on the camera as shown below.

  • Page 63: Viewing Pictures With An Epson Projector

    Viewing Pictures with an EPSON Projector You can display images stored on your camera’s memory card using an EPSON Projector that is connected to your camera via the video cable that came with your PhotoPC 3000Z. See your EPSON Projector documentation for details.
  • Page 64 3-14 Viewing and Managing Your Images...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 Making Settings

    LCD monitor’s brightness level, the speaker volume level, the beep and shutter Adjusting the image quality sounds, and the automatic shut-off time. The PhotoPC 3000Z has four basic image quality settings. It also allows you to take high quality uncompressed TIFF images. Making Settings...

  • Page 66: Standard 0.07

    Making basic image quality adjustments The image quality settings are as follows: While your PhotoPC 3000Z’s dial switch is set to Standard , or , you can cycle through the image quality Images are captured at 640 480 pixels, or settings by pressing the image quality button 640 240 pixels for panoramic photos.
  • Page 67 When these icons are shown on the In addition to the four basic image quality settings, display panel, you can take HyPict or TIFF your PhotoPC 3000Z allows you to take photos. uncompressed images in the TIFF file format. These...

  • Page 68: Setting The Flash

    Turn the camera’s dial switch to , then Turn on the camera and press the button on the top press the image quality button on the top of the of the camera to cycle through the flash settings. The camera until appears on the display panel.

  • Page 69: Making Camera Mode Settings

    Making camera mode settings Slow synchro The camera’s shutter speed slows to enhance The PhotoPC 3000Z has three camera modes to suit the clarity of background details in the photo your photographic needs. Each mode gives you a when taking pictures at dawn or twilight, or different degree of control over the camera settings, in places with an illuminated background.
  • Page 70 Choosing a camera mode Sensitivity Predefined exposure Choose from the camera modes described below. Fine exposure adjustment Full Auto (in increments of 0.5 EV) Allows you to take photos without having to make Auto, custom, or fixed white balance complex settings. The available settings include: Manual Flash, including auto, red-eye reduction, For experienced users who want complete control...

  • Page 71: Changing The Color/Monochrome Setting

    (See “Making camera mode settings” on You can take both color and monochrome photos page 4-5.) using the PhotoPC 3000Z. To select color or monochrome, follow the steps below. Remove the lens cap, set the dial switch to , and turn on the camera.

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Sensitivity Setting

    Follow the steps below to change the sensitivity. Adjusting the sensitivity setting Make sure that Program or Manual is selected as Your PhotoPC 3000Z has the following sensitivity the camera mode. (See “Making camera mode settings. settings” on page 4-5.)

  • Page 73: Adjusting The White Balance Setting

    Adjusting the white balance setting Make sure that the Program or Manual camera mode is selected. To change the camera mode The PhotoPC 3000Z has three white balance settings setting, see “Making camera mode settings” on that are accessible when the Program or Manual page 4-5.

  • Page 74: Making Exposure Settings

    Making exposure settings Note: A custom white balance setting remains saved when the The PhotoPC 3000Z allows you to make many levels camera is turned off. of exposure settings in a variety of ways. The following sections explain how to make predefined...
  • Page 75 Making basic exposure adjustments Decrease the exposure setting when: Exposure refers to the amount of light the You want to make your photos darker. camera captures when a photo is taken. You are taking pictures of a black object which The camera’s default exposure setting is AUTO.
  • Page 76 Press the LCD monitor buttons next to to raise Making predefined exposure settings or lower the exposure value. The PhotoPC 3000Z has four predefined exposure settings available when the Program camera mode is In the Program camera mode, you can make nine selected.
  • Page 77 Portrait Press the Program button to toggle between For photographing portraits. Uses the following Normal, Sports, Portrait, or Landscape. settings: Making advanced exposure adjustments Wide aperture setting When the Manual camera mode is selected, you can Spot metering system manually set the correct exposure by changing the shutter speed and the aperture.
  • Page 78 Auto exposure Aperture priority Auto exposure is an easy-to-use feature that Aperture priority allows you to select the aperture automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the first, so that the camera automatically adjusts the aperture to achieve the correct exposure. Select the shutter speed for the correct exposure.
  • Page 79 Manual exposure Fixed settings Manual exposure allows you to manually adjust the When using the Manual camera mode, the fixed shutter speed and the aperture to set the exposure. settings feature allows you to make certain settings for Make the manual exposure setting as follows. a photo, and then save them.
  • Page 80 Enabling the fixed settings feature Take a picture. After the camera processes the photo, the exposure settings that were used for Follow these steps to enable the fixed settings feature. that photo are displayed on-screen. Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera To save the displayed settings, press the Yes mode.

  • Page 81: Changing The Metering System

    Using previously saved fixed settings Changing the metering system Once you have saved your fixed settings, the camera Your camera uses the divided brightness metering uses those settings for any photos that you take while system by default. When in the Manual camera mode, Fixed Settings is displayed in the top-right corner of you can switch freely between the divided brightness the LCD monitor.

  • Page 82: Selecting Slow Synchro Timing

    How to change the metering system Selecting slow synchro timing Follow the steps below to change the metering system. You can set the flash timing to slow synchro. Leading synchro, the default slow synchro setting, is suitable Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera for most situations.

  • Page 83: Selecting The Internal Or External Flash

    To mount the external flash, turn off the flash and your camera, slide the mounting foot of the flash into the Follow the steps below to specify an internal or hot-shoe attachment on the top of the PhotoPC 3000Z, external flash. and secure the lock mechanism. For details about using the flash, refer to its documentation.

  • Page 84: Making Camera Settings

    You must reset the time if the camera is unplugged and the batteries are removed for more than one hour. You can also set the time and date using your computer. See the EPSON Digital Camera Software User’s Guide for details. 4-20...

  • Page 85: Using The Automatic Shut-Off Feature

    Using the automatic shut-off feature Turning the camera back on When the dial switch is set to a red icon, you can turn When using this feature, your camera saves battery the camera back on by pressing the shutter button or power by automatically shutting off when idle for a the POWER button.

  • Page 86: Adjusting The Speaker Volume

    Adjusting the speaker volume Press the button below Beep to select Always, Shutter, or Never. Then press the BACK button Follow these steps to adjust the volume of the built-in to return to the previous screen. speaker. Set the dial switch to and turn on the camera.

  • Page 87: Chapter 5 Using Print Mark To Print Photos

    Chapter 5 Using Print Mark to Print Photos Your PhotoPC 3000Z comes with the Print Mark Note: application installed. Print Mark takes your printing Some EPSON consumer and commercial printers, as well instructions and uses them to make a Digital Print...

  • Page 88: Features

    Features Making the DPOF File You can use Print Mark to save a Digital Print Order The Print Mark program uses your printing settings Format (DPOF) file on the memory card installed in to make a Digital Print Order Format file and then your camera.
  • Page 89 Press the New settings button. Press the up and down arrow icon buttons to specify the number of copies of the selected photo Note: to print. You can specify up to 99 copies. When If a previous DPOF file exists, a message appears to you specify a value other than 00, a check mark confirm that you want to delete it.

  • Page 90: Printing An Index Of Photos

    12. Press the button next to Index print to choose 16. Press the Save button to save your settings. The None, Selected, or All. Refer to the chart below main menu of the Print Mark program appears. for details. If you want to change the current settings, press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 91 Press the Index button to select a several-per- Press the left and right arrow icon buttons to select sheet layout. a photo that you wish to include with the white frame. The number at the bottom in the LCD Press the Index print button to select All or monitor shows the frame number.

  • Page 92: Confirming And Changing The Dpof File

    12. Press the right and left arrow icon buttons to Press the Confirm button to show the specify the number of copies of the index to print. confirmation screen. The current DPOF settings You can specify up to 99 index print copies. are displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 93: Deleting The Dpof File

    Deleting the DPOF File LCD Monitor Messages To delete your DPOF file, follow the steps below. When you use the Print Mark program, various error and status messages may appear on the LCD monitor. Set the dial switch to and turn on the camera. For detailed explanations of these messages, refer to the following table.
  • Page 94 Message Explanation Batteries are low. The batteries are almost out of power. Press the BACK button. Connect the AC Use AC adapter. adapter to the camera. Note: If this message appears while making the DPOF file, you will be unable to save the new settings.

  • Page 95: Chapter 6 Camera Options And Accessories

    Using CompactFlash memory cards Note: Using the PCMCIA adapter A memory card must be installed in your PhotoPC 3000Z Using the AC adapter before you can take pictures. One has been installed in the camera prior to shipment. To install a memory card, see Using the lens adapter “Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card”...

  • Page 96: Inserting A Memory Card Into Your

    For information about the availability of CompactFlash Cards in your area, contact your EPSON dealer. Camera Options and Accessories...

  • Page 97: Copying Photos Directly To A Computer

    Your video clip files are listed. Note: To copy photos from a memory card to your The PhotoPC 3000Z saves audio recording files computer, see the instruction in the next section. with the photo files in the automatically generated 100EPSON folder.

  • Page 98: Formatting Memory Cards

    The AC adapter (B867 1) allows you to connect your Make sure the memory card is inserted in the PhotoPC 3000Z to a standard electrical outlet. This is camera. See “Installing and removing a especially useful when you are previewing pictures, CompactFlash Card”...
  • Page 99 Read the AC adapter’s documentation before using this product. Warning: Only use the included AC adapter that is designed for the PhotoPC 3000Z. Using another adapter could cause fire, electrical shock, or injury. Open the connector cover on the side of the Do not use the AC power cable or the adapter for camera.

  • Page 100: Using The Lens Adapter

    Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Caution: Place the camera and the AC adapter near an electrical outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Note for French-speaking users: Placez l'appareil photographique et ses options près d'une prise de courant où la prise peut être débranchée facilement.

  • Page 101: Chapter 7 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The PhotoPC 3000Z is easy to take care of, and most Maintenance problems can be solved quickly and easily. Your PhotoPC 3000Z requires only basic care. Before This chapter helps you to maintain your camera and you perform any maintenance on the camera, be sure contains information on the following topics.

  • Page 102: Cleaning The Camera

    Cleaning the camera Where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. For example, on a car dashboard Keep the following in mind when cleaning the camera. Near sources of bright light or high humidity Use a clean, dry cloth to keep the camera free of Near sources of heat or in a closed car dust.

  • Page 103: Problems And Solutions

    The batteries included with the camera need to be Problems and Solutions charged before use. See “Charging the batteries” on page 1-6 to charge the batteries. Refer to this list of problems and possible solutions before calling your dealer for help. If you are using the AC adapter, make sure that it is plugged into a working outlet.
  • Page 104 3-7. To transfer pictures to your press the shutter button the rest of the way down computer before erasing them, see the EPSON Digital to take the photo. For more information, see Camera Software User’s Guide.
  • Page 105 The LCD monitor shuts off automatically when you camera off. use EPSON Photo!3. The batteries may be low. Use the optional AC adapter, or replace the batteries with new or recharged batteries, then turn the camera on and off again.
  • Page 106 Make sure that the television is switched to video The LCD monitor shuts off automatically when you mode. use EPSON Photo!3. Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly. See “Installing the batteries” on page You cannot take certain kinds of pictures or make the 1-7.

  • Page 107: Picture Problems

    If you are not satisfied with the pictures that you get Check your camera’s LCD monitor for messages. from your PhotoPC 3000Z, you may need to adjust If a message instructs you to format or eject the some of the camera’s settings, or you may need to card, do so.
  • Page 108 If you need more light, attach a high capacity flash (sold separately as a camera accessory) to your Observe the following: PhotoPC 3000Z. For more details, see “Selecting Make sure that the subject is not moving. the internal or external flash” on page 4-19. For...
  • Page 109 When you use the external flash, EPSON automatically set to the smallest setting. recommends setting the camera to Manual Your picture is too light (overexposed).
  • Page 110 The color in your photos does not look right. When you take pictures under certain artificial lighting conditions, the colors may be slightly distorted. You can use image-editing software to adjust the color. When you want to get more realistically colored images (for example, reddish images at dusk), set the white balance to FIX.

  • Page 111: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Product type Camera Type Digital still AF camera with LCD Model G790A monitor 1/1.8 inch color area CCD (3.3 megapixels) Physical dimensions Zoom Optical 3 zoom Width 108 mm Digital 2 zoom Height 89 mm LCD monitor 1.8-inch TFT color LCD monitor Depth 65 mm...

  • Page 112: Recorded Image

    Recorded image Image quality HyPict modes 2544 1904 pixels Data types JPEG image following Exif Ver.2.1 (image size) HyPict panorama and recorded based on Design 2544 952 pixels rule for camera file system HyPict TIFF (16 million colors, 24 bit) 2048 1536 pixels Note: Super fine/fine...

  • Page 113: Optical

    Optical Self timer Ten seconds Flash Built-in automatic luminance Lens f = 7 - 21 mm control flash (an external flash, (equivalent to a 34 - 102 mm lens which is sold separately, can be on a 35 mm camera) attached) F2 (7 mm) - F2.5 (21 mm) Flash modes...

  • Page 114: Functional

    19.2 Kbps or higher, max 230 Kbps set to 30 seconds) (for Windows and Macintosh serial cable) Playing back photos Approx. 200 min. Max. 12 Mbps (for the USB cable) 900 Kbps or 1.8 Mbps (for EPSON printers) Video out NTSC or PAL Specifications...

  • Page 115: Compactflash Card

    5 to 35°C Storage capacity 16 MB Dimensions 76 115 28 mm Note: For information about the availability of CompactFlash Weight Approx. 130 g Cards, contact your EPSON dealer. Battery Physical Dimensions: Width 42.8 mm Model EU-24 Height 36.8 mm Type name...

  • Page 116: Optional Pcmcia Adapter

    Optional PCMCIA Adapter Interface PCMCIA PC Card ATA Card slot type Type II Physical Dimensions: Width 54.0 mm Height 85.6 mm Depth 5.0 mm Optional AC Adapter Model EU-40 Input AC 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz Output DC 7.0 V, 2.0 A Power consumption Max.

  • Page 117: Appendix B Contacting Customer Support

    EPSON recommends making back-ups of your images information contained in this guide, contact customer before sending your camera for repairs. EPSON is not support services for assistance. responsible for any lost images. To help us assist you more quickly, please provide the...

  • Page 118: Support Via Telephone

    Brand and model of your computer http://www.epson.co.uk/support/email/ Driver software version (Click the About button in your driver) For a full list of EPSON Customer and Warranty Support services: Operating System (for example, Windows 3.1/ 95/98, NT 3.5/4.0, Mac OS) http://www.epson.co.uk/support/...

  • Page 119: For Australia Users

    Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au For Australia Users Access the Epson Australia World Wide Web pages. EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high Worth taking your modem here for the occasional level of customer service. As well as this User's Guide,...

  • Page 120: For Singapore Users

    This information includes the User's Guide for your EPSON EPSON Hong Kong has established a local home page product, type of computer, operating system, in both Chinese and English on the Internet to provide application programs, and any other information you users with the following information.

  • Page 121: Electronic Bulletin Board System

    To obtain technical support as well as other after sales available to obtain camera information and the latest services, users are welcome to contact the EPSON versions of camera software. You can log on to the Philippines Representative Office at the telephone and following number for the BBS service.
  • Page 122 Contacting Customer Support...

  • Page 123: Appendix C Dial Position Settings

    Appendix C Dial Position Settings The PhotoPC 3000Z has six dial positions. This Display panel appendix shows the available settings in each dial sensitivity image quality position. flash white balance red-eye reduction Dial switch positions low battery icon self timer...

  • Page 124: Available Settings In The Dial Position

    Available Settings in the Dial Position) Setting Button Sequence External flash 1. Press B to select Manual. Press D. (See page 4-19) 2. Press C to select Ext Flash. Button name key 3. Press G. (for this appendix only) Fixed settings 1.

  • Page 125: Dial Position

    Available Settings in the Dial Position Setting Button Sequence View photo information 1. Press G, then press A. Button name key (See page 3-5) 2. When finished, press G twice. (for this appendix only) Play back video clip 1. Press G, then press D. (See page 3-6) 2.

  • Page 126: When Using The Program Camera Mode

    When using the Manual camera mode Available Settings in the Dial Position Setting Button Sequence Button name key Advanced exposure 1. Press A to select Auto Exposure or (for this appendix only) (See page 4-13) Aperture Priority. 2. Press B and C to change exposure value.

  • Page 127: Available Settings In The Dial Position

    When using the Manual camera mode Available Settings in the Dial Position Setting Button Sequence Button name key Macro Press D until is displayed. (for this appendix only) (See page 2-11) Panorama Press D until is displayed. (See page 2-12) Shutter speed 1.
  • Page 128 Dial Position Settings...

  • Page 129: Glossary

    Glossary application image A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, Data representing a two-dimensional scene. A digital image is such as word processing, image editing, or financial planning. composed of pixels arranged in a rectangular array with a certain height and width.
  • Page 130 NTSC white balance National Television Standards Committee. A video encoding The balance between the whiteness and color in your image. standard primarily used in North America and Japan. When the white balance is fixed to the environment where the picture is taken, the colors in your images appear more like those seen by the eye.

  • Page 131: Index

    Index Battery charger, 2, 1-2 cleaning, 7-2 AC adapter, 2 specifications, A-5 connector, 1-2 using, 1-6 to 1-7 specifications, A-6 Beep and shutter sound, 2-7, 2-10, 4-22 using, 6-4 to 6-6 Brightness, LCD monitor, 4-21 Accessory lens, 6-6 Buttons, 1-2 to 1-3 AC power cord, 1-2 Activating the shutter, 2-6, 2-10 Aperture priority, 4-14...
  • Page 132 DPOF file, 5-1 CompactFlash Card, 1-2, 3-6 copying images from card to computer, 6-3 formatting, 6-4 installing in camera, 1-13 to 1-14 EPSON Photo file format, 3-1 installing in computer, 6-2 Erasing removing from camera, 1-14 all the photos, 3-8...
  • Page 133 Image quality button, 1-3 Fine image quality setting, 4-2 settings, 4-1 to 4-3 Fixed settings feature, 4-15 to 4-17 Indication Flash, 1-2 exposure, 1-4 button, 1-3 pictures remaining, 1-4 range, A-3 shutter speed, 1-4 selecting internal or external, 4-19 Indicator lights, 1-3, 1-4, 2-6, 2-7, 2-10 settings, 4-4 Installing Forced flash, 4-5...
  • Page 134 Lock battery cover, 1-3 PAL, 4-22 Locking photos, 3-9 Panoramas, 2-12 Low battery icon, 1-4 PCMCIA adapter, 2 specifications, A-6 using, 6-2 Macro feature, 2-11 Photographs Maintenance, 7-1 to 7-2 See Pictures Manual camera mode, 4-6, 4-9 Photo information, 3-1, 3-5 Manual exposure, 4-15 Photo processing time, A-4 Manual focus settings, 4-7...
  • Page 135 Playing back photos multiple photos at once, 3-1 to 3-2 Rechargeable batteries, 2, 1-2 on the LCD monitor, 3-1 to 3-5 Recording audio using a projector, 3-13 for existing photos, 2-17 using a television, 3-11 immediately after taking photos, 2-16 using the magnification feature, 3-2 Red-eye reduction, 4-5 when taking photos with the LCD monitor, 2-10...
  • Page 136 Settings Signal system, 4-22 automatic shut-off feature, 4-21 Slide show, 3-2 to 3-5 available in Full Auto camera mode, 4-6 Slow synchro available in Manual camera mode, 4-6, 4-9 selecting the timing, 4-18 available in Program camera mode, 4-6, 4-9 using, 4-5 beep and shutter sound, 4-22 Speaker...
  • Page 137 Taking panoramas, 2-12 Video clips Taking pictures erasing, 3-10 continuously, 2-14 playing back, 3-6 using self timer, 2-8 recording, 2-12 using the digital zoom feature, 2-11 Viewfinder, 1-2, 1-3 using the macro feature, 2-11 using to take pictures, 2-6 to 2-8 using the optical zoom feature, 2-7 Viewing slide show, 3-2 to 3-3 using time lapse function, 2-14...
  • Page 138 Index...
  • Page 139 EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. EPSON UK LTD. EPSON DEUTSCHLAND GmbH EPSON FRANCE S.A. 20770 Madrona Ave. Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Zülpicher Straße 6, 68 bis, rue Marjolin P.O. Box 2842 Hemel Hempstead, Herts, 40549 Düsseldorf Germany 92300, Levallois-Perret, France Torrance, CA 90509-2842 HP2 7TJ, U.K.
  • Page 140 Color Digital Camera User's Guide Printed in Japan 00.XX.XX...

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