User manual EPSON IMAGE AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM

[. . . ] This software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. Copyright © 1999 by EPSON America, Inc. Torrance, California, USA 7/99 CPD-8298R1 Contents Introduction . 18 i Introduction The EPSON Image Authentication System TM (IAS) lets you check the authenticity of photos taken with your EPSON PhotoPC® 700, 750Z, 800, or 850Z camera. IAS detects when even a single bit of digital data in a picture has been altered. [. . . ] Align the serial or USB cable with the port and plug it in. serial port USB/serial interface 7 4. Turn on the camera. Note: If you have problems connecting to the port you've selected, check your computer's port configuration and try again. If you're using batteries instead of an AC adapter, make sure your batteries are fully charged. 5. Click Start, point to Programs, EPSON Image Authentication System, and click Camera Uploader. You see this message: Your software license permits you to upload the software to one camera only. If you want to use the software on another camera, you need to purchase another copy of the software. 8 6. When the software has been uploaded to your camera, you see the following screen: 9 Note: If IAS can't find your camera, follow the instructions on the screen to establish a connection. If you purchased additional copies of software, continue with step 8. To upload IAS to another camera, disconnect the first camera and connect the second. Turn the second camera on, then click Test Connection to make sure the camera is properly connected. The software uploads automatically to the second camera. Click Close, then turn off and disconnect your camera when you're finished. Any pictures you take with your camera from this point on can be checked by IAS for authenticity. Note: In the unlikely event your camera needs to be repaired, you will need to upload IAS again. 10 Verifying Pictures After you've loaded IAS on a camera, any pictures you take will contain an invisible, encrypted "fingerprint. " IAS uses this fingerprint to check the integrity of a picture. You can check a single picture or verify several pictures at once. Transfer the photos to your computer as described in your camera manual. Click Start, point to Programs, EPSON Image Authentication System, and click EPSON IAS Verification. You see the following screen: 11 3. From the File menu, select Open, or click the Open Folder button. You see the Open dialog box. Note: The command Select Key List File on the File menu is not operational for this release. 4. Locate and select the image files you want to verify. To select more than one file, hold down the Ctrl key while you click on the files. [. . . ] For pre-recorded answers to commonly asked questions, call EPSON SoundAdviceSM at (800) 922-8911. You can also access EPSON FaxAdviceTM, EPSON's technical information library, by calling (800) 922-8911. You must provide a return fax number to use this service. For the location of your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller, dial (800) 922-8911. s s s To speak to a technical support representative, dial (310) 974-1983 (U. S. ), or (905) 709-3839 (Canada), 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. [. . . ]