Epson PhotoPC 3100Z Taking Pictures

Taking Pictures 2-1

R4C7850

Rev. C

A5 size PICTURES.FM

4/27/01 Pass 3

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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 taking photos

with the camera and covers the following topics.

❏Determining the picture-taking range

❏Checking the display panel

❏Making basic settings

❏Taking different kinds of pictures, including still

pictures and video clips

❏Making audio recordings

Getting Ready

This section prepares you to take pictures with your

PhotoPC 3100Z. It includes information on your

camera’s picture-taking range and explains how to

make image quality and flash control settings, and

how to use the self timer.

Note:

EPSON is not responsible for any images you may lose

while using our products and software. Make sure that your

camera is working normally before taking important

pictures.

Contents

Main Where to Find Information COLOR DIGITAL CAMERA Users Guide ii R4C7850 iii R4C7850 Contents iv v R4C7850 vi R4C7850 Introduction 1 Introduction PhotoPC 3100Z Features 2 Options Introduction 3 For United Kingdom users - use of options 4 Safety Instructions When using the camera Introduction 5 When using the strap When using the batteries 6 Safety information for United Kingdom users Introduction 7 w Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c 8 Getting Started 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started 1-2 A5 size START.FM Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3100Z Make sure that your camera box contains all of the items shown below. Camera Parts Getting Started 1-3 1-4 A5 size START.FM Getting Started 1-5 Using the Batteries Installing the batteries 1-6 Replacing the batteries Getting Started 1-7 Cleaning the batteries 1-8 Storing the batteries Getting Started 1-9 Disposing of the batteries Setting Up Your Camera Attaching the strap to your camera 1-10 Attaching the lens cap to your camera Getting Started 1-11 Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card 1-12 Turning on your camera for the first time Setting the language Getting Started 1-13 Setting the date and time 1-14 Taking Pictures 2-1 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Getting Ready 2-2 Your cameras picture-taking and flash range Turning the camera on and off Taking Pictures 2-3 Using the display panel 2-4 Using the dial switch Dial positions for taking pictures Other dial positions Taking Pictures 2-5 Making basic settings Using the LCD monitor buttons 2-6 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder Taking Pictures 2-7 Using the optical zoom feature Using the optical zoom 2-8 Using the self timer Taking Pictures 2-9 Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor 2-10 Using the basic playback feature Taking Pictures 2-11 When a preview image is being displayed Immediately after taking a picture 2-12 Using the digital zoom Taking Pictures 2-13 Using the macro setting to take close-ups Taking Multiple Exposures Recording video clips 2-14 Taking Pictures 2-15 Using the continuous shooting feature Using the time lapse feature 2-16 Taking Pictures 2-17 Using the stitch assist feature Taking one row of overlapping photos 2-18 Taking two rows of overlapping photos Taking Pictures 2-19 Making Audio Recordings for Photos 2-20 R4C7850 Recording audio immediately after taking photos Taking Pictures 2-21 Recording audio for existing photos Audio playback using the built-in speaker 2-22 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3-1 Chapter 3 Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera Viewing Images Using the LCD Monitor Displaying one, four, or nine photos at once 3-2 Magnifying photos Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3-3 Viewing a slide show of your photos 3-4 Viewing photo information Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3-5 Selecting a folder in the CompactFlash Card Playing back video clips 3-6 Managing Images with the LCD Monitor Locking and unlocking photos Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3-7 Erasing images Erasing individual photos Erasing all of the photos Erasing audio recordings 3-8 Erasing video clips Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera 3-9 Viewing Pictures on a Television 3-10 Viewing Pictures with an EPSON Projector Making Settings 4-1 Chapter 4 Making Settings Making Image Capture Settings Adjusting the image quality 4-2 Making basic image quality adjustments Making Settings 4-3 Making image compression settings 4-4 Taking photos in the TIFF file format Setting the flash Making Settings 4-5 4-6 Making camera mode settings Choosing a camera mode Making Settings 4-7 Changing the camera mode Changing the color/monochrome setting 4-8 Making manual focus settings Adjusting the sensitivity setting Making Settings 4-9 When to adjust the sensitivity Adjusting the white balance setting When to adjust the white balance 4-10 Changing the white balance setting Making a custom white balance setting Making Settings 4-11 Making exposure settings Making basic exposure adjustments When to make basic exposure adjustments 4-12 How to make basic exposure adjustments Making Settings 4-13 Making predefined exposure settings When to use a predefined exposure setting How to change the predefined exposure setting 4-14 Making advanced exposure adjustments Auto exposure Making Settings 4-15 Aperture priority Shutter priority 4-16 R4C7850 Manual exposure Changing the metering system When to change the metering system Selecting slow synchro timing 4-18 Selecting the internal or external flash Making Settings 4-19 Making Camera Settings Setting the time and date 4-20 Using the automatic shut-off feature Changing the setting Turning the camera back on Setting the LCD monitors brightness level Adjusting the speaker volume Setting the beep and shutter sound Selecting the signal system and language 4-22 Making Print Settings Making Settings 4-23 R4C7850 Selecting images and specifying the number of prints 4-24 Making settings to print an index Making print quality settings Using Images on Your Computer 5-1 Chapter 5 Using Images on Your Computer System Requirements For Windows 5-2 For Macintosh The Included Software Using Images on Your Computer 5-3 Installing the Software for Windows Users 5-4 Using Images on Your Computer 5-5 Installing the Software for Macintosh Users Installing EPSON Photo!4 and other software 5-6 Installing QuickTime 4 Using Images on Your Computer 5-7 Installing Acrobat Reader Setting Up EPSON CameraStarter 5-8 Connecting and Disconnecting the Camera Using Images on Your Computer 5-9 Connecting the camera to your computer 5-10 Disconnecting the camera from your computer Using Images on Your Computer 5-11 Disconnecting the camera in Windows Me and 98 Disconnecting the camera in Windows 2000 5-12 Transferring Images to Your Computer Using EPSON digital camera software Using Images on Your Computer 5-13 Copying files directly from the memory card 5-14 Viewing the Software Users Guides on Your Computer Accessing the EPSON Digital Camera Software Users Guide For Windows For Macintosh Using Images on Your Computer 5-15 Accessing the EPSON PhotoQuicker Users Guide For Windows For Macintosh 5-16 Camera Options and Accessories 6-1 Chapter 6 Camera Options and Accessories Using Memory Cards 6-2 Inserting a memory card into your computer Camera Options and Accessories 6-3 Formatting memory cards 6-4 Using Rechargeable Batteries Camera Options and Accessories 6-5 Using the AC Adapter 6-6 Using the Lens Adapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-1 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Handling the camera 7-2 Cleaning the camera Problems and Solutions Camera problems Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-3 7-4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-5 7-6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-7 Picture problems 7-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-9 7-10 Specifications A-1 Appendix A Specifications Physical dimensions Camera Product type A-2 Recorded image Specifications A-3 Optical A-4 Functional Interface Power Specifications A-5 CompactFlash Card A-6 Optional PCMCIA Adapter Optional AC Adapter Dial Position Settings B-1 Appendix B Dial Position Settings Dial switch positions Display panel Image quality settings (not available for video clips) Flash settings B-2 Dial Position Settings B-3 B-4 Dial Position Settings B-5 When using the Program camera mode When using the Manual camera mode B-6 When using the Program camera mode When using the Manual camera mode Glossary 1 Glossary 2 Index 1 Index A B C 2 D Index 3 E F 4 H I J L Index 5 M N O P 6 Q R S Index 7 8 T U V W Page R4 v. 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