Epson PhotoPC 850Z 8

8 Introduction

LProof Sign-off:

BLE H.Kato E.Omori

F.Fujimori

SEI M.Kauppi

R4C4410

Rev. C

A5 size INTRO.FM

2/11/00 Pass 3

Contents

Main Use r's Gu ide User's Guide User's G uid e Where to Find Information Page ii R4C4410 iii Contents iv v vi Introduction 1 Introduction PhotoPC 850Z Features 2 R4C4410 Options Introduction 3 For United Kingdom users - use of options Safety Instructions When using the camera 4 When using the strap When using the charger and batteries Introduction 5 6 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes w c 8 Getting Started 1-1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Unpacking Your PhotoPC 850Z 1-2 Camera Parts Getting Started 1-3 A5 size START.FM Top view Bottom view Display panel Using the Batteries Getting Started 1-5 Charging the batteries 1-6 Installing the batteries Getting Started 1-7 1-8 Replacing the batteries Handling the batteries Getting Started 1-9 Storing the batteries Disposing of the batteries 1-10 Setting Up Your Camera Attaching the strap to your camera Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card Getting Started 1-11 Setting the language 1-12 Setting the date and time Taking Pictures 2-1 Chapter 2 Taking Pictures Getting Ready Your cameras picture-taking range 2-2 Checking the display panel Taking Pictures 2-3 While making an audio recording, rEc appears on the display panel. Using the dial switch Dial positions for taking pictures 2-4 Other dial positions Making basic settings Taking Pictures 2-5 Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder 2-6 Using the optical zoom feature Using the self timer Taking Pictures 2-7 Making Settings in the Viewfinder Dial Position Adjusting the image quality 2-8 Taking Pictures 2-9 Setting the flash 2-10 Adjusting the sensitivity setting Adjusting the white balance setting Taking Pictures 2-11 Adjusting the exposure setting Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor 2-12 Taking Pictures 2-13 R4C4410 Using the basic playback feature Using the digital zoom feature 2-14 Using the macro setting to take close-ups Taking panoramas Taking Pictures 2-15 Making Settings in the LCD Monitor Dial Position Making predefined exposure settings When to use a predefined exposure setting 2-16 Adjusting the white balance setting Taking Pictures 2-17 Adjusting the sensitivity setting When to adjust the sensitivity How to adjust the sensitivity settings on page 2-28.) 2-18 Making basic exposure adjustments When to adjust the exposure Taking Pictures 2-19 How to adjust the exposure Making advanced exposure adjustments 2-20 Auto Exposure Shutter Priority Taking Pictures 2-21 Aperture Priority Making manual focus settings page 2-28.) 2-22 Changing the metering system When to change the metering system How to change the metering system page 2-28.) Taking Multiple Exposures Using the continuous shooting feature 2-24 Using the time lapse feature Taking Pictures 2-25 Making Audio Recordings for Photos Right after taking photos 2-26 For existing photos Taking Pictures 2-27 Playback with the built-in speaker Making Additional Settings Setting the time and date 2-28 Making camera mode settings Choosing a camera mode Taking Pictures 2-29 Changing the camera mode Quick shooting feature 2-30 Setting the automatic shut-off feature Changing the setting Taking Pictures 2-31 Turning the camera back on Setting the LCD monitors brightness Adjusting the speaker volume Setting the beep 2-32 Selecting slow synchro timing Selecting the internal or external flash Taking Pictures 2-33 Changing the color/monochrome setting Making user settings for white balance 2-34 Selecting the signal system and language Selecting a folder in the CompactFlash Card Viewing the Color Guide Taking Pictures 2-35 2-36 Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-1 Chapter 3 Viewing and Managing Your Photos Viewing Photos with the LCD Monitor Displaying multiple photos 3-2 Magnifying photos Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-3 Viewing a slide show of your photos Excluding or adding photos 3-4 Rotating photos Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-5 Viewing photo information Managing Photos with the LCD Monitor Erasing photos Erasing individual photos 3-6 Erasing all the photos Erasing selected photos Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-7 Locking and unlocking photos Locking and unlocking all the photos Locking and unlocking selected photos 3-8 Erasing audio recordings Viewing and Managing Your Photos 3-9 Using Your Computer Viewing Pictures on a Television 3-10 Viewing Pictures with an EPSON Projector 3-12 Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-1 Chapter 4 Using Direct Print to Print Photos Features 4-2 Requirements Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-3 Connecting your camera to the printer 4-4 Installing the Direct Print Program Printing Your Images Accessing the Direct Print program Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-5 Choosing a print format 4-6 Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-7 Printing procedures Making settings 4-8 Selecting the photo Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-9 Printing the photos 4-10 A5 size DIRECT.FM LCD Monitor and Display Panel Messages Using Direct Print to Print Photos 4-11 A5 size DIRECT.FM Display panel messages Printed Image Dimensions Print All /Print format Index format 4-12 Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5-1 Chapter 5 Using Print Mark to Print Photos Features 5-2 Installing the Print Mark Program Making the DPOF File Printing photos in a standard layout Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5-3 5-4 Printing an index of photos Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5-5 5-6 Confirming and Changing the DPOF File Using Print Mark to Print Photos 5-7 Deleting the DPOF File LCD Monitor Messages 5-8 A5 size MARK.FM Camera Options and Accessories 6-1 Chapter 6 Camera Options and Accessories Using Memory Cards 6-2 Installing a memory card into your computer Camera Options and Accessories 6-3 Copying photos directly to a computer Copying or deleting programs using a memory card 6-4 Formatting memory cards Camera Options and Accessories 6-5 Using the AC Adapter 6-6 Camera Options and Accessories 6-7 Using the Lens Adapter 6-8 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-1 Chapter 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Handling the camera 7-2 Cleaning the camera Storing the camera Cleaning the battery charger Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7-3 Problems and Solutions Camera problems 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 Optical Specifications A-3 Functional Interface A-4 Power Battery Battery Charger CompactFlash Card Specifications A-5 Optional PCMCIA Adapter Optional AC Adapter A-6 Contacting Customer Support B-1 Appendix B Contacting Customer Support For United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland Users Support Via the World Wide Web B-2 Support Via Telephone Pre Sales Enquiry Desk Contacting Customer Support B-3 For Australian Users EPSON FAXBACK EPSON Bulletin Board System Internet URL http://www.epson.com.au Your dealer For Singapore Users For Hong Kong Users Internet home page Contacting Customer Support B-5 Electronic bulletin board system For Philippines Users B-6 Dial Position Settings C-1 C Appendix C Dial Position Settings Dial switch positions Display panel Available settings in the dial position Dial Position Settings C-3 C Available settings in the dial position Available settings in the dial position When using the Program camera mode C-4 When using the Manual camera mode Glossary 1 Glossary 2 Index 1 Index Symbols A B C 2 D Index 3 E F H I 4 L M N O Index 5 Q R S 6 Index 7 T U V W 8 R4 v. C3 700 Re B User's Guide User's G uid e