Epson PhotoPC 850Z Introduction

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BLE H.Kato E.Omori

F.Fujimori

SEI M.Kauppi

Introduction

Your new EPSON® PhotoPC™ 850Z is a

revolutionary, easy-to-use digital camera that enables

you to take full-color pictures for use with your

computer. The PhotoPC 850Z comes with everything

you need, including EPSON Photo!3 software that lets

you transfer your pictures to your computer’s hard

disk. You can then edit, enhance, and organize your

pictures, or simply place them into your documents.

To use EPSON Photo!3, see the EPSON Photo!3/

EPSON Photo File Uploader3 User’s Guide.

Create professional letters, documents, and

presentations with real life images right on your

desktop. Share pictures with business colleagues or

friends over the Internet. Add color and visual appeal

to your newsletters, flyers, and brochures. Anything

you can print out or display on your screen will look

better with images from your PhotoPC 850Z.

PhotoPC 850Z Features

PhotoPC 850Z is a complete system for capturing

digital images, and includes the following features.

❏2.1 Mega pixel CCD (can be enhanced to 3.0 Mega

pixel with HyPict)

❏24-bit color image capture

❏High resolution (1600 × 1200 pixels, or 1984 × 1488

pixels with HyPict)

❏Built-in color LCD monitor for previewing and

playing back pictures

❏Built-in microphone and speaker for audio

recordings and playback

❏Macro and panorama photo formats

❏Optical ×3 and digital ×2 zoom

❏Continuous shooting of up to ten pictures

❏Automatic, predefined, or manual white balance

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. 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