Epson PhotoPC 850Z Guía de usuario

Introduction 1ABour new EPSON PhotoPC 850Z is a high resolution,Ytwo megapixel, USB and serial digital camera with 3× optical zoom. It includes th

Adjusting Camera Settings 7-1AB7.our camera has many options that you can change to Yconfigure the camera to work exactly the way you want. This cha

7-2 Adjusting Camera SettingsFollow these steps to change the power off interval:1Push the camera dial lock in and turn the dial to . You see the SE

Adjusting Camera Settings 7-3AB7Adjusting the LCD BrightnessTo adjust the brightness of the LCD screen, follow these steps:1Turn the camera dial to

7-4 Adjusting Camera Settings3Press the bottom right button (under BACK) to return to the SETUP menu.Setting the Camera VolumeYou can change the cam

Adjusting Camera Settings 7-5AB72Press the top left button (next to the setting) to display the following screen. The month is highlighted in red.3Pr

7-6 Adjusting Camera Settings3If necessary, press the W.B., ISO, + or − buttons (under and next to the arrows) to highlight English.4Press the botto

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 8-1AB8.hen you’re finished taking pictures, you can connect Wthe camera to your computer and transfer the images.

8-2 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerConnecting to a Windows PCFollow these steps to connect the camera to your Windows 95, 98, or NT system with th

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 8-3AB8.5Turn on the camera by turning the camera dial to , then turn on your computer system. NOTEIf you have probl

8-4 Getting Photos Into Your Computer3Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Carefully insert the connector on the other end of the cab

2 IntroductionThe PhotoPC 850Z captures images at 1600 × 1200 pixel resolution in 24-bit color, using a 2.11 megapixel CCD sensor. With EPSON’s HyPi

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 8-5AB8Follow these steps to connect the camera to your system using the USB cable:1Locate the USB cable that came w

8-6 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerTransferring Photos and Audio Files The PhotoPC 850Z provides several different ways to transfer your pictures

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 8-7AB83Click the button to transfer all the images to your hard drive. To transfer a single image, select it, the

8-8 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerImage Expert will automatically create an album (folder) for your pictures with the current date as its name. Y

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 8-9AB8What To Do if You See an Error MessageWhen you click the button to view images in the camera’s memory card, y

8-10 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerIf you have a USB port, select Serial/USB, then remove the USB cable from your computer and reconnect it.7Sele

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 8-11AB85Select the picture you want and click Get Photos to transfer the picture. Or click Select All and then Get

8-12 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerGetting Images That You Can ImportMost methods of transferring images from the camera save your pictures as JP

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 8-13AB83Click the Export Photos button. The Save As dialog box appears:4Type a file name. If you’re exporting more

8-14 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerHere are some additional things you can do with EPSON Photo!3:◗ Select the Folder tab and click Browse to loca

Introduction 3AB◗ Video and audio output for playing your pictures back on a TV, VCR, or projector◗ Macro, 2× digital zoom, panorama, quick shot mode

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 8-15AB8Follow these steps to fix your camera connection:1Check the cable and make sure the connections are secure.

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Getting Your Photos Into Documents 9-1AB9.9 hotoPC 850Z provides several methods for gettingPyour pictures into presentations, letters, and other

9-2 Getting Your Photos Into DocumentsAlthough most of the instructions and illustrations in this chapter apply to Windows 95 and 98, you can follow

Getting Your Photos Into Documents 9-3AB96Click OK (or Insert, Import, or whatever command your application uses) to insert your picture. The picture

9-4 Getting Your Photos Into DocumentsYou see a dialog box like the following:3Locate the album you want and double-click it to open it. When a film

Getting Your Photos Into Documents 9-5AB9Follow these steps:1Start Image Expert as described on page 8-6.2Click View Pictures from an Existing Album,

9-6 Getting Your Photos Into DocumentsIf you want to edit or modify the picture, just double-click it on the Image Expert window to bring up the Ima

Getting Your Photos Into Documents 9-7AB92Choose one of the following options:◗View images in the CameraDisplays a filmstrip of your pictures. You ca

9-8 Getting Your Photos Into Documents3Click the picture you want to use. Without releasing the mouse button, drag the picture to your document. Whe

4 IntroductionOptional AccessoriesEPSON offers these accessories for the PhotoPC 850Z:◗ Universal AC adapter (B867081) for use with any standard (10

Working With Photos and Albums 10-1AB1086.10 ou can use Image Expert albums to organize and Ydisplay your pictures. You can print using dozens of

10-2 Working With Photos and AlbumsOrganizing Image Expert AlbumsImage Expert albums provide a convenient way to organize your pictures. Here are so

Working With Photos and Albums 10-3AB105When the second album is highlighted, let go of the mouse button. The images are copied to the album. You can

10-4 Working With Photos and Albums3Click the Camera Settings tab to display the following information:4Click another image to view its information,

Working With Photos and Albums 10-5AB103Follow the instructions in the sections below to choose your layout style, add text, select album images, and

10-6 Working With Photos and Albums5When the preview shows the layout you want, you can click the Print button or follow the instructions in the n

Working With Photos and Albums 10-7AB10Choosing Album ImagesIf you’re printing an album, Image Expert uses as many pages as necessary to print the en

10-8 Working With Photos and AlbumsThe other images fade out, and the sizing tools on the left side of the screen become active.2Click the Zoom In t

Working With Photos and Albums 10-9AB103Select the option you want:◗ To add audio to an image, choose Record New.◗ To add additional sound to an exis

10-10 Working With Photos and AlbumsEditing SoundsYou can use Image Expert to modify your recorded sounds by cutting or copying and pasting from one

Setting Up Your Camera and Software 1-1AB1.efore you can start using your PhotoPC 850Z, you Bneed to charge the batteries. You must also format your

Working With Photos and Albums 10-11AB103Check the Only delete the audio box, then click Yes.Displaying Albums as Slide ShowsWhen you display an Imag

10-12 Working With Photos and Albums◗ To play the slide show only once, click Continuous Repeat to deselect it.◗ To hide the titles of your pictures

Working With Photos and Albums 10-13AB102Choose Set As Wallpaper from the File menu. The following dialog box appears:3Choose Center to place your pi

10-14 Working With Photos and Albums3Select Save To Floppy from the File menu. You see the following dialog box:4Make sure your diskette drive or Zi

Working With Photos and Albums 10-15AB10Sending Pictures and Sound by E-mailIf you’re using Windows and your e-mail application complies with the MAP

10-16 Working With Photos and Albums5Click OK. Your e-mail application opens, and the image(s) you selected appear as attachments.6Type the e-mail a

Editing Images 11-1AB1135.11 photograph with “Invert” special effectou can edit your images to enhance their appearance, Ycrop, rotate, and resize

11-2 Editing ImagesViewing and Selecting ImagesWhen your image is displayed in an album, you can rotate it or do a quick fix. However, to use any ot

Editing Images 11-3AB11Applying Quick FixThe easiest way to improve your image is to have Image Expert automatically “correct” it with the Quick Fix

11-4 Editing Images3Click the tabs at the top of the screen to make these kinds of corrections:◗Contrast and BrightnessFor adjusting the amount of l

1-2 Setting Up Your Camera and SoftwareUsing Rechargeable NiMH BatteriesYour PhotoPC 850Z comes with a charger and four rechargeable NiMH batteries

Editing Images 11-5AB11Cropping an ImageIf you want to save only part of your image, use the crop function to cut out the rest of the image. Follow t

11-6 Editing Images2Choose Resize from the Image menu. You see a dialog box like the following:3Type a new number for the width or height. To mainta

Editing Images 11-7AB11If you want to experiment with rotation, choose Free and follow these steps: 1Click on your image and hold down the mouse. You

11-8 Editing ImagesApplying Special EffectsTo transform or distort your images in interesting ways, follow these steps:1Open your image in the Image

Editing Images 11-9AB11Each dialog box tab includes sliders for applying the effect. Slide the indicator to the right to increase the distortion. You

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Operating the Camera From Your Computer 12-1AB12.hen the camera is connected to your computer, Wyou can take pictures with a live preview on your co

12-2 Operating the Camera From Your ComputerFollow these steps to take pictures from your computer:1Connect the camera to your computer as described

Operating the Camera From Your Computer 12-3AB12You can click the Flash and Resolution buttons on the screen to adjust these settings just as you wou

12-4 Operating the Camera From Your ComputerTaking Pictures With EPSON Photo!3You can use your EPSON Photo!3 application to take pictures from your

1Setting Up Your Camera and Software 1-3AB2Connect the battery charger to its power cord, as shown below. 3Plug the charger into an electrical outlet

Operating the Camera From Your Computer 12-5AB12You can use the Mode, Flash, Self Timer, and Macro controls on the screen to adjust these settings ju

12-6 Operating the Camera From Your Computer3Start Image Expert, then select Properties from the Camera menu. The Camera Properties menu appears:◗ E

Operating the Camera From Your Computer 12-7AB12◗ Select another port if you want to change your connection. In most cases, it’s best to leave the Po

12-8 Operating the Camera From Your Computer4Change any of the following Computer Connection settings:◗ Select another port if you want to change yo

Using Your Camera for Presentations 13-1AB13.ou can connect your camera to a multimedia projector Yor television and show not just photos, but also

13-2 Using Your Camera for PresentationsUploading Images From Your Windows PCBefore you start, make sure the camera is connected to your computer, t

Using Your Camera for Presentations 13-3AB133Select the format of the images you want to upload from the Files Type list. 4Select the images you want

13-4 Using Your Camera for Presentations6If you want to upload an audio recording with a file, highlight the file name in the Selected Files List an

Using Your Camera for Presentations 13-5AB1310Click Upload into the Camera to upload the images to your camera’s memory card, or click Copy to a Memo

13-6 Using Your Camera for PresentationsIf you want to preview a selected image and confirm its size, click the Preview checkbox. It takes a few sec

1-4 Setting Up Your Camera and SoftwareBe sure to charge the batteries completely to make them last as long as possible. They can be recharged hundr

Using Your Camera for Presentations 13-7AB137If you want to upload an audio recording with a file, highlight the file name in the Selected Files List

13-8 Using Your Camera for PresentationsIf you clicked Save file to in step 6, the converted images are also saved to the folder you specified.12Cli

Using Your Camera for Presentations 13-9AB133Use the Drive and Folder lists to select the folder where you want to save the screen capture. To create

13-10 Using Your Camera for Presentations8When you’re finished, close your application and click the Stop button on the Screen Capture dialog box. T

Using Your Camera for Presentations 13-11AB13NOTE◗If you’re running OS 8.0 or later, you can capture just the active window. Press the Command, Shift

13-12 Using Your Camera for Presentations3Connect the yellow end of the video cable to the VIDEO IN port and the white end of the cable to the AUDIO

Printing Directly From the Camera 14-1AB14our PhotoPC 850Z camera lets you print yourYpictures directly to any of several EPSON Stylus® color ink je

14-2 Printing Directly From the CameraNOTEThe Direct Print program is designed to print on special ink jet media, including Photo Quality Ink Jet pa

Printing Directly From the Camera 14-3AB144Align the connector on the square end of the serial cable and the camera’s serial port. Then insert the co

14-4 Printing Directly From the CameraPrintingYou can print any selected image(s) or all the images in your camera on various types of paper. You ca

1Setting Up Your Camera and Software 1-5AB3Insert four batteries into the compartment, positioning the + and − ends as shown below.4Lower the battery

Printing Directly From the Camera 14-5AB14Turn on the printer and load your paper following the instructions in your printer manual, then follow thes

14-6 Printing Directly From the CameraPress the + button (next to Filter) if you want to modify the color of your printout. You can choose Monochrom

Printing Directly From the Camera 14-7AB147Now select the number of copies of your picture that you want to print (up to 99 for Print or Print All, o

14-8 Printing Directly From the Camera2Press the + button (next to Paper Type) to select the type of paper or film you loaded in the printer. (The P

Printing Directly From the Camera 14-9AB14NOTEIf you need to cancel printing, hold down the MENU button. The status light turns red and a cancellatio

14-10 Printing Directly From the CameraFollow these steps:1On the Direct Print main menu (shown on page 14-3), press the + button (next to Print) to

Printing Directly From the Camera 14-11AB14Printing Album ImagesThe Album print format lets you print an “album” of selected images on Letter or A4-s

14-12 Printing Directly From the Camera3Press the ISO button (below the down arrow) if you want to change the Information or Filter settings. (See p

Printing Directly From the Camera 14-13AB14Load your photo sticker sheets in the printer, following the instructions that came with the stickers. The

14-14 Printing Directly From the Camera7If your selection is correct, press the bottom left button (next to Done). If you need to change your select

1-6 Setting Up Your Camera and SoftwareBattery OptionsIf you forget to charge your rechargeable NiMH batteries or if they need to be replaced, the P

Printing Directly From the Camera 14-15AB14Follow these steps to print an index of all your images:1On the Direct Print main menu (shown on page 14-3

14-16 Printing Directly From the CameraRemoving the Direct Print Program Direct Print comes pre-installed on your camera, but you can use the EPSON

Printing Directly From the Camera 14-17AB14◗ On a Macintosh, double-click the EPSON Program Uploader icon in the EPSON Photo!3 folder. You see a scre

14-18 Printing Directly From the CameraOK to erase printing settings?You are about to erase the current print settings. Press the button next to YES

Creating DPOF Files for Processing 15-1AB15Creating DPOF Files for Processing.our PhotoPC 850Z includes the Print Mark program Ythat lets you set up

15-2 Creating DPOF Files for ProcessingMaking the DPOF FileThe Print Mark program on your PhotoPC 850Z lets you make a Digital Print Order Format fi

Creating DPOF Files for Processing 15-3AB155If you are using the Index layout and you want to print only selected images, press the + button (next to

15-4 Creating DPOF Files for ProcessingYou see a screen confirming the number of original photo frames you have selected to print:10Press the bottom

Creating DPOF Files for Processing 15-5AB1512Press the ISO and W.B. buttons (under the left and right arrows) to select the number of copies (up to 9

15-6 Creating DPOF Files for ProcessingDeleting the DPOF FileFollow these steps to delete a DPOF file:1Turn the camera’s dial to .2Press the + butt

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1Setting Up Your Camera and Software 1-7AB◗ Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, or mutilate batteries. Do not get them wet or expose them to fire.◗ W

Creating DPOF Files for Processing 15-7AB153Select PrintMark V2.0 in the Applications in Camera listbox.4Click Remove. You see a confirmation message

15-8 Creating DPOF Files for Processing6Click the Upload button. You see a progress meter, and after a moment PrintMark V2.0 appears in the Applicat

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 16-1AB16Maintenance and Troubleshooting.our PhotoPC 850Z camera is easy to take care of, andYany problems you may ha

16-2 Maintenance and Troubleshooting◗ If necessary, clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth.◗ If the LCD screen gets fingerprints or smudges on

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 16-3AB16You can’t take a picture with the camera.◗ The flash may be recharging. Wait until the status light (beside t

16-4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting◗ Check to make sure your camera’s flash setting is not set to use the optional external flash (see Appendix A).

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 16-5AB16◗ To adjust certain settings like white balance, exposure, and sensitivity settings, you need to set your use

16-6 Maintenance and Troubleshootingconfigured and that the Base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request Number (IRQ) assigned to the port are no

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 16-7AB16◗ Avoid opening or working with other software applications while the camera and computer are communicating.Y

16-8 Maintenance and TroubleshootingYou are unable to format or use a CompactFlash storage card with your camera.◗ Make sure you’re using an ATA-com

1-8 Setting Up Your Camera and SoftwareTo attach the neck strap, follow these steps:1Pass one end of the strap through one of the eyelets on the sid

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 16-9AB16Solving Picture ProblemsIf you’re not satisfied with some of the pictures you get from the PhotoPC 850Z, you

16-10 Maintenance and Troubleshootingyou have already taken photos, you can use your Image Expert software to adjust their colors, as described on p

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 16-11AB16shutter speed manually, try adjusting one setting and letting the camera choose the other setting with Shutt

16-12 Maintenance and TroubleshootingThe area captured in the photo is different from what you saw in the viewfinder.◗ Make sure you look straight t

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 16-13AB16To speak to a technical support representative, dial (562) 276-4303 (U.S.), or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6AM

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Optional Accessories A-1ABAou can use a variety of options with the PhotoPC 850Z Yto enhance its capabilities and convenience. This chapter describe

A-2 Optional AccessoriesYou can order the following options directly from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766 (U.S. sales only) or (800) 873-7766 (i

Optional Accessories A-3ABATo avoid losing any images or settings, make sure the camera has finished processing and is turned off before you connect

A-4 Optional AccessoriesAttaching an Optional Converter LensYou can attach a 49 mm telephoto or wide-angle converter lens to the camera using the le

1Setting Up Your Camera and Software 1-9AB2Place your thumb or index finger behind the memory card cover latch and pull the cover open. 3Insert the c

Optional Accessories A-5ABAAttaching an Optional Flash You can attach an optional flash unit to the camera to significantly increase the brightness o

A-6 Optional Accessories4Turn your camera dial to . You see the SETUP menu.5Press the bottom left button (next to Shot Setup). You see the Shot Set

Optional Accessories A-7ABAUsing a PCMCIA AdapterIf your desktop or notebook computer has a Type II PCMCIA card slot, you can use a PCMCIA adapter to

A-8 Optional AccessoriesTransferring Photos With the AdapterOnce the adapter and card are installed in your computer’s PCMCIA slot, you can transfer

Specifications B-1ABBCameraPhysical DimensionsWidth 4.9 in (125 mm)Height 3.1 in (80 mm)Depth 2.8 in (70 mm)Weight 14.1 oz (400 g) without batterie

B-2 SpecificationsTechnicalProduct type 2.11 megapixel CCD (charged coupled device) still frame auto focus cameraCCD 0.5 inch color area CCD (2.1 mi

Specifications B-3ABBEnvironmentalSafetyPhotographicTemperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)Non-operating: –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)Humidit

B-4 SpecificationsPhoto Processing Time (approximate)Exposure control Programmed auto exposureExposure value adjustment: –2 to +2 EV, in 9 or 21 st

Specifications B-5ABBMemory Card Picture CapacityNiMH Battery ChargerPhysical DimensionsTechnicalOptional Universal AC AdapterPhysical DimensionsTech

B-6 SpecificationsCompactFlash CardStorage CapacityPhysical DimensionsMinimum System RequirementsTo transfer images to your computer and edit them,

1-10 Setting Up Your Camera and Software4As you insert the card, the eject button pops out. Flip the eject button up and close the memory card cover

Specifications B-7ABB◗ 16-bit sound card and speakers (for audio annotation only)Serial Connection◗ Macintosh PowerPC with System Software Version 7.

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Regulatory Information and Warranty C-1ABChis appendix includes the following important Tinformation:◗ Safety instructions◗ Declaration of Conformit

C-2 Regulatory Information and Warranty◗ To avoid damage to the optics of the camera, do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods

Regulatory Information and Warranty C-3ABCdamaged; if the camera or its optional accessories do not operate normally or exhibit a distinct change in

C-4 Regulatory Information and WarrantyDeclaration of ConformityWe: EPSON AMERICA, INC. Located at: 20770 Madrona Avenue MS: B2-11 Torrance, CA 90

Regulatory Information and Warranty C-5ABCFCC Compliance StatementFCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and found

C-6 Regulatory Information and WarrantyWarrantyEPSON AMERICA, INC.LIMITED WARRANTYWhat is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“EPSON”) warrants to the fir

Index 1ABIndexAAC adapter, 4, 2-3, A-2 to A-3, B-5Accessories, 4, A-1 to A-8Acquiring photos, TWAIN programs, 8-10 to 8-11Adjusting camera settings,

2 IndexBBatteriescharging, 1-2 to 1-4checking, 2-2handling, 1-6 to 1-7installing, 1-4 to 1-5options, 1-6 to 1-7replacing, 4specifications, B-1Batter

1Setting Up Your Camera and Software 1-11ABFollow these steps to set the date and time:1Push the camera dial lock in and turn the camera dial to . 2Y

Index 3ABContinuous shooting, 3-2 to 3-6using interval shooting, 3-4 to 3-6using the timer, 3-3 to 3-4Contrast, correcting, 11-3 to 11-4Converter len

4 IndexEditingapplying Quick Fix to images, 11-3images, 11-2 to 11-9sounds, 10-10E-mail, sending pictures, 10-15 to 10-16Environmental specification

Index 5ABFlashoptional, A-5 to A-6problems, 16-3using, 2-12 to 2-14Flash off, 2-12Flipping images, 11-7Focus, adjusting, 4-5 to 4-6Forced flash, 2-12

6 IndexImage Expert (continued)special effects, 11-7 to 11-9taking pictures from computer, 12-1 to 12-3transferring pictures, 8-6 to 8-10, 9-6 to 9-

Index 7ABMaintenance, 16-1 to 16-2Manual mode, description, 1-14Memory cardcapacity, B-5dimensions, B-6formatting, 1-12, 16-8installing, 1-8 to 1-10r

8 IndexPictures (continued)displaying information, 6-13, 10-3editing, 11-1 to 11-9e-mailing, 10-15 to 10-16erasing with computer, 8-8, 8-11, 8-13, 9

Index 9ABPrinting photos from computeradding text, 10-6adjusting printed area, 10-7 to 10-8choosing album images, 10-7layout styles, 10-4 to 10-6Prob

10 IndexSerial interface, B-2Setting up camera, 1-1 to 1-14Settingsadjusting, 7-1 to 7-6alert sounds, 7-3automatic power off, 7-1 to 7-2color/black

Index 11ABSpecificationsAC adapter, B-5battery charger, B-5environmental, B-3memory card, B-5, B-6photographic, B-3 to B-4physical dimensions, B-1pow

12 IndexVVCR, playing back pictures, 6-18 to 6-20Video cable, 13-11Videotaping pictures, 6-18 to 6-20Viewfinder, adjusting focus, 1-14Voice recordin

1-12 Setting Up Your Camera and SoftwareFormatting Your Memory CardYou should format your card before you use it. Follow these steps:1Turn the camer

1Setting Up Your Camera and Software 1-13AB2Flip the eject button down and push it in to release the card. Then pull the card out and close the cover

1-14 Setting Up Your Camera and SoftwareManual This mode is for experienced photographers who want complete control over the camera’s wide array of

1Setting Up Your Camera and Software 1-15ABInstalling Your SoftwarePhotoPC 850Z comes with everything you need to transfer your pictures from the cam

1-16 Setting Up Your Camera and Software4Click the Install EPSON Photo!3 and Program Uploader button. Follow the instructions on the screen.5When yo

iiIMPORTANT NOTICEDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTYEpson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anythin

1Setting Up Your Camera and Software 1-17ABInstalling on a MacintoshYou can install all the software on your PowerPC™, Power MacintoshG3, or iMac™ c

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Taking Pictures 2-1AB2 aking pictures with the PhotoPC 850Z is similar to Tusing a traditional camera. This chapter gives the following basic inform

2-2 Taking PicturesCamera dial settings include the following:Use this setting for continuous and interval shooting. See pages 3-2 through 3-6 for d

Taking Pictures 2-3AB2You need to recharge or replace the batteries or use the optional universal AC adapter when you see the low battery icon. Altho

2-4 Taking Pictures◗ When you turn the camera’s dial to , SEt is displayed. No other information appears in the status display panel.◗ While you mak

Taking Pictures 2-5AB2Follow these steps:1Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from your subject. (If you want to get closer, use macro

2-6 Taking PicturesWhile holding down the shutter button, you can reframe your picture and move your subject off-center if you want. 7Press the shut

Taking Pictures 2-7AB2Follow these steps:1Make sure you are at least 20 inches (50 cm) away from your subject. (If you want to get closer, use macro

2-8 Taking PicturesNOTEIf you’re using batteries, the camera shuts off automatically after a designated period of inactivity. (The default is 30 sec

iiiABContentsIntroductionPhotoPC 850Z Features 2Optional Accessories 41 Setting Up Your Camera and SoftwareUnpacking Your PhotoPC 850Z 1-1Using Re

Taking Pictures 2-9AB26Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.7Hold the camera still until it clicks. Then release the

2-10 Taking PicturesNOTE◗The LCD screen uses up battery power quickly. If it’s idle for more than the designated power off time, the camera turns of

Taking Pictures 2-11AB2FineProduces color or black and white images at 1600 × 1200 pixels, with moderate compression. Your pictures include ample det

2-12 Taking PicturesUsing the FlashThe camera’s built-in flash is effective within the range of 8 inches to 8 feet. Press the flash button to cycle

Taking Pictures 2-13AB2Slow Synchronized FlashTo light up the background as well as your subject, use the leading slow synchronized flash mode when t

2-14 Taking PicturesTIPS◗When you’re using the flash off setting, hold the camera steady or use a tripod to avoid capturing blurry images.◗When you’

Taking Pictures 2-15AB2The camera clicks when the image is captured. The status light on the back of the camera flashes green as the PhotoPC 850Z pro

2-16 Taking Pictures3Press the lower left button to change to B/W (monochrome) or Color.4Press the BACK button to return to the SETUP menu.Adding So

Taking Pictures 2-17AB23Press the W.B. button (under Rec) to choose a different setting. You can record a 3, 5, or 10-second message, or turn recordi

2-18 Taking PicturesFollow these steps to play back your images:1Turn the camera dial to .2If you are taking pictures in Full Auto or Program mode,

iv Using Quick Playback 2-17Deleting Pictures 2-19Playing Audio Recordings 2-193 Setting Up Special ShotsTaking Quick Shots 3-1Continuous Shooti

Taking Pictures 2-19AB2Deleting PicturesIf you have images stored on the camera that you want to delete, follow these steps:1Follow steps 1 through 3

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Setting Up Special Shots 3-1AB3 our PhotoPC 850Z lets you take special shots forYvarying, changing, and moving subjects. These include: programmed s

3-2 Setting Up Special ShotsFollow these steps to use quick shot mode:1Turn the camera dial to . You see the SETUP menu. (Normal Shot appears as the

Setting Up Special Shots 3-3AB32Turn the camera dial to . Wait until the camera status light turns green. You see a preview of your picture on the LC

3-4 Setting Up Special ShotsYou see a preview of your picture on the LCD screen, with a red frame around it. CONTINUOUS appears on the screen.3Cente

Setting Up Special Shots 3-5AB3NOTEWhen you’re adding audio recordings or taking pictures with HyPict image quality, the shortest time interval avail

3-6 Setting Up Special ShotsNOTEYou can also choose the maximum interval (24 hours) by pressing the top button (next to Max Interval), or the minimu

Setting Up Special Shots 3-7AB3LandscapeRecommended for landscapes or scenery. Uses the following settings: matrix metering, aperture set to f/8.0. (

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vAB7 Adjusting Camera SettingsSetting the Auto Power Off Time 7-1Adjusting the LCD Brightness 7-3Turning the Camera Alert Sounds On or Off 7-3Set

Framing, Focusing, and Zooming 4-1AB4.4 our camera has great shot-capturing capabilities thatY allow you to get the exact image you want. You can

4-2 Framing, Focusing, and ZoomingFollow these steps to take digital zoom pictures:1Turn the camera dial to . You see the View menu:NOTEThis example

Framing, Focusing, and Zooming 4-3AB4NOTESince the digital zoom mode crops the image and magnifies it, it’s best to print the image in a smaller form

4-4 Framing, Focusing, and Zooming2Press the bottom left button (next to the current setting) to cycle through the frame settings (Normal Frame, Mac

Framing, Focusing, and Zooming 4-5AB4NOTEThis View menu illustrates what you see if your user mode is set to Full Auto. Your View menu will look diff

4-6 Framing, Focusing, and Zooming2Turn the camera dial to .3If you want to use the macro feature or take panoramas, press the button next to Normal

Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-1AB5.ight is one of the most important considerations forLtaking great photographs. Good color composition i

5-2 Adjusting Exposure and Color Settingsof an object against a bright background, such as sand or snow on a sunny day. Similarly, you may want to d

Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-3AB5In Program mode, you can select from nine settings in increments of 0.5, from −2.0 to +2.0 EV (Exposure V

5-4 Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings3Press the top left button (next to Auto Exposure) to change the exposure mode to Manual.4Press the + butto

vi Copying to Diskette or Zip Disk 10-13Viewing the Pictures on Diskette or Zip Disk 10-14Sending Pictures and Sound by E-mail 10-1511 Editing Ima

Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-5AB53Press the top left button (next to Auto Exposure) to change the exposure mode to Shutter Priority or Ape

5-6 Adjusting Exposure and Color SettingsAdjusting the Sensitivity SettingWith the PhotoPC 850Z’s high sensitivity settings, you can take pictures o

Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-7AB53If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the camera dial set to ), press the ISO button on

5-8 Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings◗ If user mode is set to Manual, press the bottom right button (under Menu Change). You see the following s

Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-9AB53If you are taking pictures using the viewfinder (with the camera dial set to ), press the W.B. button o

5-10 Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings◗ If user mode is set to Manual, press the bottom right button (under Menu Change). You see the following

Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-11AB5The camera’s lens moves out. You see a message with a framed area that the camera’s lens uses to set the

5-12 Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings3Hold down the bottom right button (under Menu Change). You see the following screen. The current metering

Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings 5-13AB5◗ If there is complete cloud cover, avoid taking landscape photos. Portraits and closer shots are better

5-14 Adjusting Exposure and Color SettingsIf you are taking portrait photos:◗ Try using spot metering. Make sure you center your subject when you lo

viiAB15 Creating DPOF Files for ProcessingIntroduction to the DPOF Standard 15-1Making the DPOF File 15-2Confirming and Changing the DPOF File 15

Playing Back Photos 6-1AB6.NOTEYou can also use some of the playback functions while taking pictures with the LCD screen (see page 2-17).6 he LCD

6-2 Playing Back PhotosPlaying Back Pictures One by OneWhen you set the camera dial to , you see the last picture you took on the LCD screen:Press t

Playing Back Photos 6-3AB63If you want to display nine pictures as once, press the ISO button (under 1x9) again.4Press the + and − buttons to move th

6-4 Playing Back Photos2Press the bottom left button (next to Delete). A confirmation message appears.3Press the top left button (next to Yes) to de

Playing Back Photos 6-5AB6Deleting Selected PicturesYou can select two or more images and then delete them all at once. Make sure the camera dial is

6-6 Playing Back Photos5After you’ve finished selecting images, press the ISO button (under Delete) to delete them.A confirmation message appears. P

Playing Back Photos 6-7AB63Do one of the following:◗ If you want to lock all images, press the top left button (next to Select All). (If you change y

6-8 Playing Back PhotosA padlock icon appears in the upper right corner of each locked image.6Press the bottom right button (under BACK) to save you

Playing Back Photos 6-9AB6Adding Audio RecordingsYou can add audio recordings to images stored on your memory card.Follow these steps to add a record

6-10 Playing Back PhotosNOTEIf an image is locked, you see a warning message. Press the bottom left button (next to Release) to unlock the image. Th

viii Minimum System Requirements B-6Windows Systems B-6Macintosh Systems B-6C Regulatory Information and WarrantySafety Instructions C-1Declarat

Playing Back Photos 6-11AB63Press the top left button (next to Sound).4Press the W.B. button (under Sound Play). If you want to stop the playback, pr

6-12 Playing Back PhotosMagnifying a PictureYou can zoom in to enlarge a portion of your image on the LCD screen and view it in greater detail. Then

Playing Back Photos 6-13AB6A magnified view of the center section of the picture appears. An icon in the top right corner of the screen indicates whi

6-14 Playing Back Photos2Press the W.B. button (under INFO) to display information for the currently selected image.3Press the bottom right button (

Playing Back Photos 6-15AB64Press the bottom left button (next to Start) to begin the slide show.To pause the slide show, press the bottom right butt

6-16 Playing Back PhotosExcluding Pictures From a Slide ShowAll pictures saved in your camera’s memory card are automatically included in the slide

Playing Back Photos 6-17AB6The number that normally appears in the top right corner of each slide show image disappears for excluded photos.NOTEIf yo

6-18 Playing Back Photos3Press the − button (next to Slide Select) to display the slide selection screen:4Press the + or − button (next to the right

Playing Back Photos 6-19AB6Follow these steps to play back your pictures on TV:1Make sure the camera and TV (and VCR) are turned off.2Open the camera

6-20 Playing Back PhotosNOTEThe LCD screen is blank when the camera is connected to a TV. 6When you’re done playing back pictures, switch back the v