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User's Guide
Color Digital Camera
Color Digital Camera
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User's Guide
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa L Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size COVER.FM CRE R. Hopley 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 information on troubleshooting, and instructions on installing the software included on the EPSON PhotoPC 3100Z Software CD-ROM included with your PhotoPC 3100Z. Online EPSON Digital Camera Software Us
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa R Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size FRONT.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 ® COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Guide
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa L Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size FRONT.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 IMPORTANT NOTICE This product conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s): All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, Directive 89/336/EEC: stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, EN 55022 Class B electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without EN 55024 the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON C
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa R Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size PPC3100Z.TOC CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 Contents Introduction Attaching the strap to your camera . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Attaching the lens cap to your camera. . . . . . . . . 1-10 PhotoPC 3100Z Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installing and removing a CompactFlash Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa L Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size PPC3100Z.TOC CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 Taking Multiple Exposures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Chapter 4 Making Settings Recording video clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13 Making Image Capture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the continuous shooting feature. . . . . . . . .2-15 Adjusting the image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Using the time
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa R Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size PPC3100Z.TOC CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 Chapter 5 Using Images on Your Computer Chapter 6 Camera Options and Accessories System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Using Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 For Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Inserting a memory card into your computer. . . 6-2 For Macintosh . . .
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa L Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size PPC3100Z.TOC CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 Appendix A Specifications Index Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1 Physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1 Product type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1 Recorded image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2 Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa R Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size INTRO.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 Introduction ® Your EPSON PhotoPC™ 3100Z is a revolutionary, PhotoPC 3100Z Features easy-to-use digital camera that enables you to take full-color pictures that you can edit, manipulate, and The PhotoPC 3100Z has the following features. print using your computer. Create professional letters, documents, and presentations from your desktop ❏ 3.3 megapixel CCD using stunning, lifelike
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa L Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size INTRO.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 ❏ Continuous shooting of up to 47 pictures ❏ EPSON File Converter software to convert images (approximately) and audio recordings stored on your computer to EPSON Photo file format for uploading to your ❏ Automatic, predefined, or manual white balance camera adjustment ❏ Other EPSON software to help you organize your ❏ Automatic, predefined and adjustable exposure downloads, stitch
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa R Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size INTRO.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 ❏ AC Adapter (B867081, B867091, B867101, For United Kingdom users - use of options B867111, B867121, B867131, B867141, B867151, EPSON (UK) LTD shall not be liable against any B867161, B867171) for use with a standard damages or problems arising from the use of any electrical outlet options or consumable products other than those ❏ Power Pack (B81817✽, B818181, B818182) which designat
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa L Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size INTRO.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 ❏ Do not use the camera outdoors during a Safety Instructions thunderstorm. Read all of these instructions before using the camera, ❏ If the camera or option emits unusual noises, and keep them handy for later reference. Follow all odors, or smoke, cancel the current operation and warnings and instructions marked on the camera and turn the device off immediately. Remove the options
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa R Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size INTRO.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 ❏ Never adjust controls that are not mentioned in When using the strap the operating instructions. Note the following when using the camera strap. ❏ Do not touch your camera’s flash with your ❏ Do not swing the camera about. This can damage fingers, or any other object, or allow the flash to the camera or other objects, or cause injury. become dirty. Using the camera under any of thes
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa L Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size INTRO.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 ❏ Be aware of electrical shock hazard. ❏ If battery acid gets into your eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse the affected area thoroughly ❏ Do not handle the batteries with wet hands or use with water and seek medical treatment. If a them near water. battery is swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. ❏ Do not expose the batteries to water or high humidity. ❏ Keep batteries
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa R Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size INTRO.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 Safety information for United Kingdom users Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Refer to Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily w the rating plate for voltage and check that the w injury. appliance voltage corresponds to the supply voltage. Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this Cautions must be observed to avoid damag
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa L Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size INTRO.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 8 Introduction
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa R Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size START.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 Chapter 1 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 camera parts ❏ Installing and replacing batteries ❏ Attaching the camera strap and lens cap ❏ Installing the CompactFlash Card ❏ Setting the language, date, and time for your camera Getting Started 1-1
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa L Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size START.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3100Z Camera Parts Make sure that your camera box contains all of the After unpacking your PhotoPC 3100Z, take a few items shown below. minutes to learn about the components shown below. Front view dial switch hot shoe (external flash attachment) shutter button display panel diopter correction camera lens adapter lens cap string strap (with lens cap eyelet for a
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa R Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size START.FM CRE R. Hopley 4/27/01 Pass 3 Back view Bottom view 1 viewfinder battery cover indicator lights tripod mount POWER button microphone zoom buttons speaker eyelet for LCD monitor attaching strap battery cover release button print button LCD monitor memory card buttons cover MENU ON/OFF LCD monitor Top view button buttons Note: shutter button In this User’s Guide, the LCD monitor buttons are named image quality but
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Proof Sign-off: R4C7850 K. Pipa CRE Tsutagawa L Rev. C K. Pipa A5 size START.FM CRE R. Hopley 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 image quality sensitivity you through the picture-taking process, or to indicate (see page 4-1) (see page 4-8) flash the camera status. See the following chart for details. (see page 4-4) white balance red-eye reduction Light Indication (see page 4
