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L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COVER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Where to Find Information This User’s Guide Provides detailed information to help you set up and use your EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z and the optional products available from EPSON. Also contains informa...
R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size FRONT.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Guide ®
ii L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size FRONT.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy...
iii R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PPC3100Z.TOC 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley Contents Introduction PhotoPC 3100Z Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Fo...
iv L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PPC3100Z.TOC 4/27/01 Pass 3 Taking Multiple Exposures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Recording video clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13Using the continuous shooting feature. . ...
v R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PPC3100Z.TOC 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley Chapter 5 Using Images on Your Computer System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 For Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
vi L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PPC3100Z.TOC 4/27/01 Pass 3 Appendix A Specifications Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1 Physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1P...
Introduction 1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size INTRO.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley Introduction Your EPSON ® PhotoPC™ 3100Z is a revolutionary, easy-to-use digital camera that enables you to take full-color pictures that you can edit, manipulate, and print using ...
2 Introduction L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size INTRO.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 ❏ Continuous shooting of up to 47 pictures (approximately) ❏ Automatic, predefined, or manual white balance adjustment ❏ Automatic, predefined and adjustable exposure settings (-2....
Introduction 3 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size INTRO.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley ❏ AC Adapter (B867081, B867091, B867101, B867111, B867121, B867131, B867141, B867151, B867161, B867171) for use with a standard electrical outlet ❏ Power Pack (B81817 ✽ , B818181, ...
4 Introduction L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size INTRO.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions before using the camera, and keep them handy for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the camera and o...
Introduction 5 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size INTRO.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley ❏ Never adjust controls that are not mentioned in the operating instructions. ❏ Do not touch your camera’s flash with your fingers, or any other object, or allow the flash to becom...
6 Introduction L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size INTRO.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 ❏ Be aware of electrical shock hazard. ❏ Do not handle the batteries with wet hands or use them near water. ❏ Do not expose the batteries to water or high humidity. ❏ Keep batterie...
Introduction 7 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size INTRO.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley Safety information for United Kingdom users w Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to the rating plate for voltage and check that the appliance voltage corresponds to the...
Getting Started 1-1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter helps you to set up your PhotoPC 3100Z and covers the following topics: ❏ Unpacking your PhotoPC 3100Z ❏ Getting familiar with the cam...
1-2 Getting Started L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3100Z Make sure that your camera box contains all of the items shown below. Camera Parts After unpacking your PhotoPC 3100Z, take a few minutes to learn...
Getting Started 1-3 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 1 Back view Note: In this User’s Guide, the LCD monitor buttons are named after the corresponding indicators on the LCD monitor, which vary depending upon the dial switch posi...
1-4 Getting Started L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Display panel Indicator lights The camera has one red and one green indicator light beside the viewfinder. They turn on or blink to guide you through the picture-taking proces...
Getting Started 1-5 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 1 Using the Batteries Your PhotoPC 3100Z comes with four AA (IEC LR6) alkaline batteries. See the following sections for details on installing, replacing, cleaning, storing, a...
1-6 Getting Started L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 2. Insert four batteries into the compartment, positioning the and ends as shown below. Then lower the battery cover. w Warning: Do not use different types of batteries togeth...
Getting Started 1-7 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 1 When the low battery icon appears, the buttons listed below are unavailable. Note: ❏ Battery life varies depending on the battery type and the manufacturer. ❏ If you use rec...
1-8 Getting Started L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Keep the battery ends clean by wiping them with a dry cloth. w Warning: ❏ Do not apply heat or force to batteries, and do not disassemble, drop, short-circuit, or put batterie...
Getting Started 1-9 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 1 Disposing of the batteries Before disposing of batteries, make sure you discharge them completely. w Warning: ❏ Be sure to securely cover the + end of each battery with tape...
1-10 Getting Started L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 2. Tighten the screw sleeve on the fastener as shown below to close it. 3. After securely closing the fastener, turn it so that the screw sleeve is covered by the strap, as s...
Getting Started 1-11 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 1 2. Pass the end of the string with the larger loop through the camera strap’s triangular fastener as shown below. 3. Then gently pull the lens cap through the string’s larg...
1-12 Getting Started L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 To remove the card, push in the eject button below the memory card slot. Then, remove the card and close the cover. c Caution: ❏ Never remove the memory card while the camera...
Getting Started 1-13 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size START.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 1 Setting the date and time The first time you turn on the camera, after setting the language you must set the date (month, day, and year) and time (hours and minutes). Once ...
Taking Pictures 2-1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Using the PhotoPC 3100Z to take pictures is similar to using a traditional “point and shoot” camera. This chapter explains the procedures for ta...
2-2 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Your camera’s picture-taking and flash range The camera should be held at least 50 centimeters away from the subject when composing a shot through the viewfinder, unless yo...
Taking Pictures 2-3 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 Using the display panel The large number in the lower right corner of the display panel shows the approximate number of remaining pictures that you can take. This number ...
2-4 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Using the dial switch The camera’s dial switch has six different positions which determine how the camera works. This section gives an overview of each dial position. Dial ...
Taking Pictures 2-5 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 Making basic settings The three small buttons on the top of the camera allow you to easily make some basic settings. You can use these buttons when the dial switch is set...
2-6 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Using the viewfinder instead of the LCD monitor to take pictures saves battery power and helps you hold the camera steady while pressin...
Taking Pictures 2-7 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 5. Hold the camera still until the green indicator light beside the viewfinder comes back on, or until the camera makes a clicking sound. Then release the shutter button....
2-8 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 When using the zoom feature in the or dial position, the following zoom indicator appears at the top of the LCD monitor. A yellow slider indicates the current zoom status, ...
Taking Pictures 2-9 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 Note: ❏ To stop the self timer after pressing the shutter button, press the shutter button again, or press the timer button. ❏ You can use the self timer when taking phot...
2-10 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Note: ❏ Hold the camera firmly with both hands and keep it still for a few moments after you press the shutter button. ❏ Make sure that you are not blocking the lens with ...
Taking Pictures 2-11 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 When a preview image is being displayed To use the basic playback feature when the LCD monitor is displaying a preview image, follow the steps below. 1. Remove the lens ...
2-12 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 4. Turn the dial switch to and take a picture. 5. After the camera processes the photo, the icon appears briefly next to the top-right LCD monitor button. Press this butto...
Taking Pictures 2-13 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 Using the macro setting to take close-ups The macro feature allows you to take pictures of subjects 6 to 50 centimeters away from the camera. Note: You may need to be mo...
2-14 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 1. Remove the lens cap, set the dial switch to , and press the POWER button to turn on the camera. VIDEO CLIP appears at the top of the LCD monitor, a white frame appears ...
Taking Pictures 2-15 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 Using the continuous shooting feature You can use the continuous shooting feature to break down a complex motion into photos containing a series of easy-to-see steps. Yo...
2-16 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Note: ❏ The settings that you make in the dial position remain when you use the time lapse feature. To change these settings, turn the dial switch to and make the appropri...
Taking Pictures 2-17 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 Using the stitch assist feature You can use the PhotoPC 3100Z’s stitch assist feature to help take a series of overlapping pictures that can be easily combined into a pa...
2-18 Taking Pictures L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 4. The right side of the previously taken photo displays on the left of the LCD monitor. Align this section with the left side of the image currently displayed on the LCD ...
Taking Pictures 2-19 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 Note: You can return to the previous screen by pressing the button next to the arrow displayed in the upper right corner of the LCD monitor. This will allow you to conti...
Taking Pictures 2-21 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PICTURES.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 2 Recording audio for existing photos To make audio recordings for previously taken photos, follow these steps. Note: You cannot make an audio recording for existing video...
Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3-1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PLAYBACK.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 3 Chapter 3 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera This chapter explains how to view photos on your camera’s LCD monitor, or a ...
3-2 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PLAYBACK.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 1. Set the dial switch to , then turn on the camera. A photo is displayed on the LCD monitor. Note: No Images is displayed when there are ...
Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3-3 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PLAYBACK.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 3 Press the W button to decrease the level of magnification. 3. Scroll the screen up, down, right, or left using the arrow icon buttons. Y...
3-4 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PLAYBACK.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Press the Restart button to continue viewing the slide show. 6. To cancel the slide show before it is finished, press the Quit button, the...
Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3-5 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PLAYBACK.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 3 Selecting a folder in the CompactFlash Card If there is more than one folder on your CompactFlash Card that your PhotoPC 3100Z can acces...
3-6 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PLAYBACK.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 To play the clip in reverse, from the last frame to the first, press the Fwd button. The last frame of the video clip is displayed and Fwd...
Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3-7 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PLAYBACK.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 3 To unlock a locked photo, press the Unlock button. The lock icon is removed from the upper-left corner of the photo. 4. To lock or unloc...
3-8 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PLAYBACK.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Note: To make audio recordings, see “Making Audio Recordings for Photos” on page 2-19. 1. Set the dial switch to , then turn on the camera...
Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3-9 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PLAYBACK.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 3 Viewing Pictures on a Television You can display images and play back audio recordings saved on the camera’s memory card on a regular te...
3-10 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PLAYBACK.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 4. Connect the other end of the AV cable to the audio and video input ports on the television. 5. Turn on the television and switch it to...
Making Settings 4-1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 Chapter 4 Making Settings You can make a variety of settings for your PhotoPC 3100Z. The available settings depend on the camera’s dial switch position. This chapter expla...
4-2 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Making basic image quality adjustments While your PhotoPC 3100Z’s dial switch is set to , , or , you can cycle through the image quality settings by pressing the image quali...
Making Settings 4-3 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 HyPict When these icons are shown on the display panel, you can take HyPict or TIFF photos. HyPict images are captured at 2544 × 1904 pixels. These pictures have even high...
4-4 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 4. Press the Back button. Taking photos in the TIFF file format In addition to the four basic image quality settings, your PhotoPC 3100Z allows you to take uncompressed imag...
Making Settings 4-5 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 Turn on the camera and press the flash button on the top of the camera to cycle through the flash settings. The settings appear on the display panel as shown below. The fl...
4-6 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Note: ❏ After turning on the camera and taking a flash photo, the flash icon and the green indicator light beside the viewfinder blink until the flash is fully recharged. ❏ ...
Making Settings 4-7 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 ❏ Sensitivity ❏ Predefined exposure ❏ Fine exposure adjustment (in increments of 0.5 EV) ❏ Auto, custom, or fixed white balance Manual For experienced users who want compl...
4-8 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Making manual focus settings When in the Manual camera mode, you can make focus settings manually. Follow these steps. 1. Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mod...
Making Settings 4-9 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 When to adjust the sensitivity Set the sensitivity to high or super high when taking photos in the following situations: ❏ If the subject is fast moving (useful for indoor...
4-10 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 For example, make FIX the white balance setting when taking pictures at dusk to increase the reddish color tones in your images. However, keep the white balance set to AUTO...
Making Settings 4-11 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 4. Place a white sheet in front of the camera lens so that it fills the entire LCD monitor. Note: ❏ You can also use a colored sheet. For example, to create a sepia hue, ...
4-12 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Decrease the exposure setting when: ❏ You want to make your photos darker. ❏ You are taking pictures of a black object which may tend to look grayish in photos. ❏ You are t...
Making Settings 4-13 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 Making predefined exposure settings The PhotoPC 3100Z has four predefined exposure settings available when the Program camera mode is selected. When to use a predefined e...
4-14 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 3. Press the Program button to toggle between Normal , Sports , Portrait , or Landscape . Making advanced exposure adjustments When the Manual camera mode is selected, you ...
Making Settings 4-15 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 Aperture priority Aperture priority allows you to select the aperture first, so that the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed for the correct exposure. Select t...
4-16 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Manual exposure Manual exposure allows you to manually adjust the shutter speed and the aperture to set the exposure. Make the manual exposure setting as follows. Note: You...
Making Settings 4-17 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 How to change the metering system Follow the steps below to change the metering system. 1. Make sure that Manual is selected as the camera mode. See “Making camera mode s...
4-18 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 6. Make sure that slow synchro is selected as the flash setting. Press the flash button on the top of the camera until the slow synchro icon appears on the display panel on...
Making Settings 4-19 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 2. Set the dial switch to and turn on the camera. 3. Press the Shot SETUP button. 4. Leading or Trailing appears at the right side of the LCD monitor. Press the button ne...
4-20 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Note: ❏ You must reset the time if the camera is unplugged and the batteries are removed for more than one week. ❏ You can also set the time and date using your computer. S...
Making Settings 4-21 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 4. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen. Adjusting the speaker volume Follow these steps to adjust the volume of the built-in speaker. 1. Set the dial s...
4-22 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 3. Press the arrow icon buttons to move the cursor to the language of your choice. 4. Press the TV button to select NTSC or PAL . 5. Press the BACK button to save your sele...
Making Settings 4-23 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 4 PRINT Image Matching is a new standard that allows digital cameras to record special information about the photos it takes and relay that information seamlessly to a prin...
4-24 Making Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size MAKESET.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Making settings to print an index To make settings for printing an index of all photos saved in the memory card, follow the steps below. 1. Select the photos you want to be...
Using Images on Your Computer 5-1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 5 Chapter 5 Using Images on Your Computer This chapter prepares you to transfer your photos, video clips, and audio recordings from the camera’s memory card t...
5-2 Using Images on Your Computer L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 For Macintosh The system requirements for Macintosh computers when connecting the PhotoPC 3100Z with a USB cable are as follows: Note: The included software c...
Using Images on Your Computer 5-3 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 5 ❏ EPSON CardMonitor Utility that enables EPSON CameraStarter to start automatically by detecting when the camera is connected to your computer, or when the ...
5-4 Using Images on Your Computer L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 3. The following dialog box containing a list of software appears. Software with a check mark next to it will be installed on your PC in the order listed. Cli...
Using Images on Your Computer 5-5 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 5 Installing the Software for Macintosh Users Follow the steps in the sections below to install the USB driver and other software on the included PhotoPC 3100...
5-6 Using Images on Your Computer L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 ❏ On the Macintosh OS 9, the USB driver is not installed. The PhotoPC 3100Z uses the USB driver included in Macintosh OS 9. 4. To begin installing the softwar...
Using Images on Your Computer 5-7 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 5 Installing Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is necessary for viewing the online EPSON Digital Camera Software Users Guide . Follow the steps below to install A...
5-8 Using Images on Your Computer L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 1. Start EPSON CameraStarter as described below. In Windows Click Start , point to Programs , then to EPSON Camera and then to ESPON Photo!4 , then click EPSO...
Using Images on Your Computer 5-9 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 5 Connecting the camera to your computer You can connect your PhotoPC 3100Z to a Windows or Macintosh computer using the included USB cable. Before connecting...
5-10 Using Images on Your Computer L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 3. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the interface connector. Make sure that the shape of the ca...
Using Images on Your Computer 5-11 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 5 c Caution: Be sure to follow these steps when disconnecting the camera. Doing otherwise may damage the camera or memory card, and could cause your computer...
5-12 Using Images on Your Computer L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Disconnecting the camera from a Macintosh 1. On the desktop, move the EPSON_DSC icon into the Trash . 2. Remove the USB cable, or turn off the camera. Transf...
Using Images on Your Computer 5-13 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 5 Copying files directly from the memory card To copy files to your computer, follow these steps. Note: ❏ When inserting the memory card into a Macintosh usi...
5-14 Using Images on Your Computer L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Viewing the Software User’s Guides on Your Computer For information on using the included software, you can view the following user’s guides on your computer...
Using Images on Your Computer 5-15 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size COMPUTER.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 5 Note: If the EPSON folder does not appear on your desktop, double-click the EPSON icon on your desktop. 2. Double-click the Manual folder. Note: If Acrobat...
Camera Options and Accessories 6-1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size OPTIONS.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 6 Chapter 6 Camera Options and Accessories This chapter describes how to use the options that are available from EPSON to expand the memory and flexibility of...
6-2 Camera Options and Accessories L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size OPTIONS.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 The following table shows the approximate photo storage capacity of the 16 MB CompactFlash Card using various image quality and compression settings. Note: ❏ ...
Camera Options and Accessories 6-3 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size OPTIONS.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 6 3. Insert the adapter into your computer’s Type II PCMCIA slot. To copy photos from a memory card to your computer, see “Transferring Images to Your Compute...
6-4 Camera Options and Accessories L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size OPTIONS.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Using Rechargeable Batteries You can use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (Model EU-24) with your PhotoPC 3100Z, instead of the included four AA (IEC LR6) alkalin...
Camera Options and Accessories 6-5 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size OPTIONS.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 6 Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter (B867 ✽✽ 1) allows you to connect your PhotoPC 3100Z to a standard electrical outlet. This is especially useful when you...
6-6 Camera Options and Accessories L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size OPTIONS.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 3. Plug the adapter cable into the DC port on the camera. 4. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. c Caution: ❏ Place the camera and the AC adapter n...
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 7 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting The PhotoPC 3100Z is easy to take care of, and most problems can be solved quickly and easily. This chapter helps y...
7-2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Cleaning the camera Keep the following in mind when cleaning the camera. ❏ Use a clean, dry cloth to keep the camera free of dust. ❏ Do not use harsh or abrasi...
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-3 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 7 The camera has no power. The camera may have shut off automatically. To turn the power back on, press the POWER button. Alternatively, you can turn the camer...
7-4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 The camera takes too long to take a picture. You may be pressing the shutter button all the way down at once. This forces the camera to focus, make exposure ad...
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-7 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 7 Picture problems If you are not satisfied with the pictures that you get from your PhotoPC 3100Z, you may need to adjust some of the camera’s settings, or yo...
7-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Your picture is too dark (underexposed). You may need to use the flash. Set the flash to , , , or , following the instructions given in “Setting the flash” on ...
Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-9 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size TRBLE.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley 7 Use image-editing software to adjust the picture's brightness and contrast. When you use the external flash, EPSON recommends setting the camera to Manual ca...
Specifications A-1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size SPEC.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley A Appendix A Specifications Camera Model G790A Physical dimensions Product type Width 108 mm Height 89 mm Depth 65 mm Weight 358 g(without batteries, strap, lens cover, and memo...
A-2 Specifications L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size SPEC.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Recorded image Data types JPEG image following Exif Ver.2.1 and recorded based on Design rule for camera file system(16 million colors, 24 bit) Note: Exif is a standard format f...
Specifications A-3 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size SPEC.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley A Optical Built-in flash range Lens f = 7 - 21 mm (equivalent to a 34 - 102 mm lens on a 35 mm camera)F2 (7 mm) - F2.5 (21 mm) Focal length 0.5 m to infinity0.2 m to 0.5 m (macr...
A-4 Specifications L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size SPEC.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Functional Photo processing time in seconds (approximate) * For HyPict JPG, the processing time varies depending on the subject of the photograph. Interface Power Battery life(w...
Specifications A-5 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size SPEC.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley A Battery Charger Model EU-38 Battery Model EU-24 CompactFlash Card Model ECFD-16 Note: For information about the availability of CompactFlash Cards, contact your EPSON dealer. ...
A-6 Specifications L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size SPEC.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Optional PCMCIA Adapter Optional AC Adapter Model EU-40 Interface PCMCIA PC Card ATA Card slot type Type II Physical Dimensions: WidthHeightDepth 54.0 mm85.6 mm5.0 mm Input AC 1...
Dial Position Settings B-1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size SETTINGS.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley B Appendix B Dial Position Settings The PhotoPC 3100Z has six dial positions. This appendix shows the available settings in each dial position. Dial switch positions...
B-2 Dial Position Settings L Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley R4C7850Rev. C A5 size SETTINGS.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 Available Settings in the Dial Position Setting Button Sequence Month, day, year, hour, and minutes (See page 4-19) 1. Press A. 2. Press A to change the order of the...
Dial Position Settings B-5 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size SETTINGS.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley B Available Settings in the Dial Position Note: To make settings in this dial position, you must first press the MENU ON/OFF button to turn on the LCD monitor. When ...
Glossary 1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size GLOSS.FM 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley Glossary application A software program that helps you carry out a particular task, such as word processing, image editing, or financial planning. bit Short for binary digit. The small...
Index 1 R4C7850Rev. C A5 size PPC3100Z.IX 4/27/01 Pass 3 R Proof Sign-off:K. Pipa CRE TsutagawaK. PipaCRE R. Hopley Index A AC adapter connector, 1-2specifications, A-6using, 6-5 to 6-6 Accessory lens, 6-6Acrobat Reader installing in Windows, 5-3installing on your Macintosh, 5-7 Activating the shutt...
R Proof Sign-off:Ohtera _______ Fujimori _______ Pipa _______ R4 C3 700 Re v. B A5 size MARKET.FM 9/8/99 Pass 0 2001 April - EUL EPSON OVERSEAS MARKETING LOCATIONS EPSON AMERICA, INC. 20770 Madrona Ave. P.O. Box 2842Torrance, CA 90509-2842Phone: (800) 922-8911Fax: (310) 782-5220 EPSON UK LTD. Campus...