Epson PhotoPC 700 - Manual

Contents Introduction PhotoPC 700 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-2 For United Kingdom users - use of options . . . . . 0-2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3Warnings, Cautions, and...

Chapter 3 Using the LCD Monitor Menus Working with LCD Monitor Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Using the Panorama/Zoom Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4Using the Conditions Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Setting the continuous shooting mode . . . . . . . . 3-4Adjusting the white balanc...

Introduction Your new EPSON ® PhotoPC  700 is a revolutionary, easy-to-use digital camera that enables you to takefull-color pictures and use them right away with yourcomputer. The PhotoPC 700 comes with everything youneed, including EPSON Photo!2 software that lets youtransfer your pictures to you...

o Automatic or fixed white balance o Automatic or manual exposure setting o Automatic date and time recording for each picture o Video cable for displaying your pictures on atelevision monitor o Built-in flash with automatic, forced flash, and flashoff settings o Self timer o Automatic shut-off to s...

Safety Instructions Read all these instructions and save them for laterreference. Follow all warnings and instructions markedon the camera and options. o To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not removethe cover of the camera or options and do not openany compartments except as instructed in this...

Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter prepares you to use your PhotoPC 700. Itcovers the following: Unpacking your PhotoPC 700 Getting to know the camera Installing the batteries Attaching the hand strap Setting the language Setting the date and time Using the camera with your computer Viewing the ...

Getting to Know the Camera After you unpack your PhotoPC 700, take a few minutesto learn about its features, as shown below. flash timer light connector cover lens cover and power switch viewfinder lens shutter button Front view display panel monitor mode switch memory card cover hand strap holder L...

Installing Batteries Depending on the country of purchase, your PhotoPC700 comes with four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries orNi-MH rechargeable batteries (charge before use). Makesure the camera is off, and follow these steps to insert thebatteries. 1. Turn the camera upside down with the lens facing yo...

Handling batteries When your PhotoPC 700 batteries wear out, you canreplace them with any of the following: Single-use AA (LR6) alkaline batteries Single-use AA (FR6) lithium batteries Rechargeable AA Ni-Cd batteries Rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries w Warning: o If battery acid gets into your eyes or...

o Dispose of used batteries according to themanufacturer’s instructions and in compliance withall applicable laws. Contact your local governmentagency for information about battery recycling anddisposal. o If you plan to dispose of the batteries in TheNetherlands, do not dispose of them with ordinar...

Setting the Date and Time When you install the batteries for the first time, you needto set the date (year, month, and day) and time (hour andminutes). After installing the batteries, follow these steps to set theclock on the LCD monitor, and to have the date and timeof each picture automatically re...

Chapter 2 Taking Pictures with PhotoPC 700 Using PhotoPC 700 to take pictures is similar to using atraditional “point and shoot” camera. This chapter tellsyou everything you need to know about the following: Turning the camera on and off Auto shut-off The display panel Checking battery power Activat...

Auto Shut-off To save battery power, the camera turns itself offautomatically after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed(when the lens cover is open and the LCD monitor is off).The camera also shuts off after 60 seconds when you takepictures using the viewfinder with the LCD monitor off.To turn the ...

The Display Panel The display panel keeps track of how many pictures youcan take and gives you information on camera settingsand the battery level. Checking Battery Power When the battery power is almost out, a low battery icon appears on the display panel. When this icon is flashing, you cannot tak...

Activating the Shutter Follow the steps below to take photos using theviewfinder or the LCD monitor. You can also take photos from your computer usingEPSON Photo!2. To use this feature, see your digitalcamera software manual. Using the viewfinder 1. Turn the camera on and wait until the status light...

The flashing red light indicates that the image is capturedand the camera is processing it. When the light stopsflashing and turns green, the image is saved. Savedimages remain in the memory for years, even when thecamera is turned off and the batteries are removed. Youcan take another photo when th...

Note:When battery power is low and the flash is used to take apicture, the return to live preview may be delayed while thecamera recharges the flash. The LCD screen will be blankduring this period. You can erase the photo you have just taken. Press thefunction button and BACK button at the same time...

Image quality The PhotoPC 700 has three color and twomonochrome image quality settings. Pressthe image quality control button to cycle from one setting to another. The settings appear on thedisplay panel as shown below. Note:When the power is turned off, the image quality conditioninside the camera ...

Note:If you select one of the monochrome image quality settingswhen the LCD monitor is in View mode, the image turns fromcolor to black and white, a blue frame appears around theimage, and MONOCHROME appears briefly on the screen. You can switch freely between these settings and mixpictures of varyi...

1. Secure the camera on a flat surface or a tripod. 2. Turn on the camera and wait until the status light turns green. 3. Press the timer button. The timer icon appears on the display panel. 4. Press the shutter button. The timer icon and the red timer light on the front of the camera flash slowly f...

Using the Function Button Using the function button and other control buttons, youcan adjust exposure and erase photos in the cameraeasily. Adjusting the exposure Exposure refers to the amount of light the cameracaptures when a photo is taken. The camera adjusts the exposure of your photosautomatica...

Erasing your photos You can erase the photos in your camera one at a timeeasily using the function button, as follows: In View Mode 1. When you take a picture and want to erase it immediately after it has been taken, press thefunction button and BACK button simultaneously. You can erase images being...

The number of pictures remaining depends on the imagequality setting you have chosen. If you change thissetting, the number of pictures remaining will alsochange. When the camera’s memory is full, you will see thenumber on the display panel reads 0. The status light onthe back of the camera turns re...

2. Press the or button to display the previous or next photos. Note:You can also display up to nine consecutive “thumbnail”images at a time using the Multi-photo Playback mode, orautomatically playback your photos in sequence using the SlideShow feature. See page 3-9 or 3-14 for instructions. Displa...

Chapter 3 Using the LCD Monitor Menus When the LCD monitor is in View or Playback modes,you can access the LCD monitor menus, where you canerase selected photos and make a variety of camera andoption settings. This chapter explains how, including: Working with LCD monitor menus Setting Panorama or Z...

Settings See page 3-7. Information See page 3-8. This menu allows you tochange the followingsettings: clock alert beep LCD brightness energy saving This menu allows you tochoose whether or notto have photoinformation displayedon the LCD screen. Photo control See page 3-10. Slide Show See page 3-14. ...

Using the Panorama/Zoom Menu The Panorama/Zoom menu allows you to takepictures in zoom or panorama mode. Accessthe LCD monitor menus in View mode and select the Panorama/Zoom menu as described on page3-2, then press the SELECT button to choose from the menu. PanoramaThis mode allows you to take wide...

1. Access the LCD monitor menus in View mode and select the Conditions menu as described on page 3-2,then press the SELECT button. Icons for each setting appear on the screen, with the uppermost iconhighlighted in orange. 2. Press the button to select the exposure icon ; then press the SELECT button...

Using the Settings Menu The Settings menu allows you to changesettings for the camera’s internal clock, thealert beep, the LCD brightness level, and the energy saving mode. Follow the instructions below for the changing settings. Setting the clock Follow these steps to adjust the date (year,month, d...

Using the Photo Control Menu The Photo Control menu allows you to erase,lock, or unlock images in your camera, and toget information on the camera’s internal and CompactFlash Card’s memory. This menu also allowsyou to format memory cards and copy images betweenthe camera and the card. Access the LCD...

5. When you have selected all the photos you want to erase, press the BACK button. A message appears asking you to confirm your selections. 6. Press the SELECT button to erase the images and return to the Photo Control menu; press BACK to return to the Photo Control menu without erasing the photos. ...

Getting memory information The memory information mode allows you to getinformation on both your camera’s internal memory andoptional CompactFlash memory cards. With the Photo Control menu selected, press the SELECT button. Then press the button until Memory Info is highlighted. Press the SELECT but...

Formatting memory cards To format optional CompactFlash Cards, follow thesesteps: c Caution: When you format a memory card, all the data on thecard is lost, including any locked images. Note:EPSON CompactFlash Cards are already formatted when youbuy them. You need to format a card only if you want t...

Using the Software Menu The Software menu allows you to install, use,or delete software programs available for usewith your camera. Access the LCD monitor menus in Playback mode and select the Software menu as described on page 3-2, thenpress the SELECT button. The names of any programs already inst...

If you selected Delete, a list of the programs installedin your camera appears. Use the or button to choose the program you want to delete, then pressthe SELECT button. A message appears asking you to confirm you want to delete the program. 5. Press the SELECT button to install or delete the program...

Chapter 4 Using the Direct Print Program Features Preparing the Direct Print program Connecting your camera to the printer Available paper types Using the Direct Print program LCD screen and display panel messages Printed image dimensions Features The Direct Print program is software that allows you...

3. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. 4. Depending on the type of serial cable you have, line up either the arrow or the flat surface of the cableconnector with the mark on the camera’s serial port,then insert the connector. c Caution: Be sure to position the cable correctly beforep...

Photo Quality Glossy Paper:Use this paper for photo quality glossy prints. EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper (A4) S041126 EPSON Photo Paper (A4) S041140 EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper (Letter) S041124 EPSON Photo Paper (Letter) S041141 EPSON Photo Paper (4 × 6 in.) S041134 Photo Quality Glossy Film...

o Full SizeThe Full Size print mode allows you to print a singleimage full-size onto a sheet of paper. You can printseveral copies of individual images. Item Choices Photo All or Select Paper Size: A4, Letter, A6, Photo paper Type: Glossy paper, Glossy film,Inkjet paper Copies 1 to 99 Time On or Off...

8. When printing is finished, the LCD screen returns to the Direct Print menu, and the display panel returnsto normal. When you finish printing, close the Direct Print programby pressing the BACK button. Then slide the monitor mode switch to OFF and turn off the printer. 5 × 7 size print mode Follow...

Note:To cancel printing, hold down the camera’s BACK button for about three seconds. A message stating printing iscanceled appears on the LCD screen for three seconds,before returning to the Direct Print menu. The printerstops printing and ejects the paper. 8. When printing is finished, the LCD scre...

7. Press the SELECT button. The camera starts sending the image data to the printer. While the camera is sending data and printing, the LCD screen goes blank and star icons move acrossthe display panel on the top of the camera. Note:To cancel printing, hold down the camera’s BACK button for about th...

4. Press the or button to select a setting, then press the SELECT button. 5. Connect the camera to the printer as described on page 4-2, then turn on the printer and load the sizeand type of paper you selected. When a messagetelling you how many sheets to load appears at thebottom of the Album print...

3. To change color and printing mode, press or button to select the option you want to change, thenpress the SELECT button. The setting for that option appears on the screen. When the photo is not printed in the correct position, select Adjust and press the SELECT button. Then follow the instruction...

E56: No paper Load paper into the printer, andthen press the printer’s load/ejectbutton ( E ) to begin printing. (Or press the camera’s BACK button tocancel printing.) Printed Image Dimensions Full-size mode Layout setting Paper Sizesetting ImageDimensions Framed Photo A6 108 × 81 mm Photo Print Pho...

Chapter 5 Camera Options A variety of options are available that expand theflexibility of your PhotoPC 700. Optional CompactFlashCards allow you to increase the camera’s storagecapacity, and if used with the optional PCMCIA adapter,you can access images stored on CompactFlash Cardsdirectly from your...

If your computer is equipped with a Type II PCMCIAmemory card slot, you can access images stored onmemory cards directly from your computer by using theoptional PCMCIA adapter (B867041). See page 5-3 formore information on this option. Installing a CompactFlash Card Follow these steps to install a m...

Removing a CompactFlash Card Follow these steps to remove a memory card from thecamera: 1. Before you open the memory card cover, make sure the camera and the monitor mode switch are turnedoff. 2. Open the memory card cover, and slide the lever on the bottom of the camera to eject the memory card. 3...

1. Insert the memory card into the optional adapter all the way, as shown below. 2. Insert the adapter into your computer’s Type II PCMCIA slot. 3. Now you can access the photos in the memory card from your computer. You can find the images in the Photo_1 folder. Double-click on the name of your sel...

c Caution: Place the camera and the AC adapter near an electricaloutlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. Note for French-speaking users:Placez l’appareil photographique et ses options prèsd’une prise de courant où la prise peut être débranchéefacilement. Avoid electrical outlets controlled by...

o Keep away from heat sources. Do not use the chargeroutside the temperature range of 0°C to 35°C (2°F to95°F). o Do not insert batteries into the charger backward asthey may explode, leak, overheat, or cause personalinjury. o Do not insert objects through any openings as theymay touch dangerous vol...

For battery charging 1. If your battery charger has a cover, open the cover. 2. Install the batteries into the compartments, positioning the + and - ends as shown. w Warning: Be sure you install four batteries to fill allcompartments. 3. If your battery charger has a cover, close the cover firmly. (...

Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Your PhotoPC 700 is easy to take care of, and anyproblems you may have should be easy to solve. See the following section for guidance on cleaning andstoring the camera. For solutions to common cameraproblems, see the section beginning on page 6-2. Maintenan...

o Near sources of bright light or high humidity o Near heat sources or in a closed car o In areas of excessive dirt or dust o Where it will be exposed to strong vibrations ormagnetic fields Problems and Solutions Before you call for help, check this list of problems andpossible solutions. Camera pro...

Nothing appears on the TV monitor when thecamera is connected to your television. Check the video cable is connected correctly, as described on page 2-15. Make sure the LCD monitor is switched to the Playback mode. Check the television is switched to the video mode. Make sure the camera’s batteries ...

Your pictures display poor image quality on thescreen or when you print them out. PhotoPC 700 captures images in 24-bit color (16 millioncolors). Your pictures will not display maximumimage quality if your monitor or your computer’svideo controller does not support this color depth.You may need to u...

Appendix A Specifications Camera Physical dimensions Width 144.2 mm Height 69.8 mm Depth 49.3 mm Weight 280 g (without batteries and handstrap) Temperature Operating: 5 to 35 ° C Non-operating: -20 to 60 ° C Humidity(non-condensing) Operating: 30% to 90%Non-operating: 10% to 90% Product type Type Di...

Note: o Figures shown here represent storage capacity when optionalprograms are not installed in the camera’s internal memory. Ifyou remove the Direct Print program from the camera, thestorage capacity will increase and you can take more pictures. o The number of pictures you can take depends on the...

Model EU-19 Output DC 7V/2.0A Input AC 120V, 50/60 Hz Physical Dimensions: Width 50 mm Height 30 mm (47 mm including plug) Depth 95 mm Model EU-20 Output DC 7V/2.0A Input AC 127/220/230/240V, 50/60 Hz Physical Dimensions: Width 60 mm Height 34 mm Depth 95 mm Optional Battery Charger and Batteries Ba...

Power consumption Approx. 8W Charging temperature 0 to 35°C Dimensions 76 × 112 × 22mm Weight Approx. 110g Model EU-28 Input AC 220/230/240V, 50/60Hz Output DC 1.2V 490mA × 4 Compatible batteries EPSON Ni-MH Batteries (model EU-24/1400 mAh) Charging time Approx. 180 minutes Power consumption Approx....

Appendix B Contacting Customer Support If your camera is not operating properly and you cannotsolve the problem using the troubleshooting information inthis guide, contact customer support services for assistance. We will be able to help you much more quickly if you giveus the following information:...

o Pre Sales information and literature on new EPSONproducts (also available via our world wide web site athttp://www.epson.co.uk) o Where to purchase genuine EPSON consumables,accessories, and options For Australian Users EPSON Australia wishes to provide you with a high level ofCustomer Service. As...

We encourage you to have all the relevant information onhand when you ring. The more information you prepare, thefaster we can help solve the problem. This informationincludes the User’s Guide for your EPSON product, type ofcomputer, operating system, application programs, and anyother information y...

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 smallest unit of data in computerprocessing. A bit can represent two values: on and off, or 1 and 0. bps (bits per second)...

Index 5 × 7 size print mode, 4-5, 4-9–10, 4-16 A AC adapter, 2, 5-4–6 specifications, A-4–5 Activating the shutter, 2-4–6Adjusting camera settings flash, 1-3, 2-9image quality, 1-3, 2-8–9macro, 1-3, 2-10self timer, 1-3, 2-9–10 Album print mode, 4-6, 4-11–12, 4-16Alert beep, 3-7Attaching the hand str...