User manual EPSON PHOTO PC 3000Z

[. . . ] Color Digital Camera User's Guide 4012032-00 XXX Where to Find Information This User's Guide Provides detailed information to help you set up and use your EPSON PhotoPC 3000Z, the Print Mark program, and the optional products available from EPSON. Also contains information on troubleshooting. EPSON Digital Camera Software User's Guide Provides information on installing and using the EPSON Photo!3 software, which allows you to download photos from your camera to your computer and to manage your photos. Also includes instructions for the other software utilities included on the software CD-ROM, such as EPSON File Converter, which prepares photos to be uploaded to your camera, and EPSON Photo!Print2, which helps you print your photos. Online Help Provides detailed information and instructions for using the EPSON Photo!3 and EPSON Auto Downloader software that works with your PhotoPC 3000Z. [. . . ] Note: After you take a TIFF photo, the camera takes approximately 32 seconds to process the image. Turn on the camera and press the button on the top of the camera to cycle through the flash settings. The settings appear on the display panel as shown below. 5. Automatic (default setting) Red-eye reduction Setting the flash The flash has the following effective ranges, depending upon the optical zoom ratio and whether or not the macro setting is used. Wide (minimum zoom): 50-420 centimeters Tele (maximum zoom): 50-340 centimeters Macro: 20-50 centimeters Forced flash Flash off Slow synchro (Program and Manual modes only) The flash settings are as follows: Automatic The flash fires automatically whenever more lighting is needed. The effective flash range varies depending on the sensitivity setting (see page A-3 for details). 4-4 Making Settings Red-eye reduction The flash flickers briefly before firing to reduce the red-eye effect in flash photos of people. As with the Automatic setting, the flash fires automatically whenever it's needed for adequate lighting. Forced flash The flash fires with every picture you take. Use this setting to compensate for backlighting; for example, when you are facing the sun. Flash off The flash is disabled even when adequate lighting is not available. Use this setting for special effects or when using a flash is prohibited. Slow synchro The camera's shutter speed slows to enhance the clarity of background details in the photo when taking pictures at dawn or twilight, or in places with an illuminated background. Note: After turning on the camera and taking a flash photo, the flash icon and the green indicator light beside the viewfinder blink until the flash is fully recharged. When you use the external flash, the internal flash is disabled and the button does not work. Slow synchro is only available in the Program or Manual camera modes. To change the camera mode, see "Making camera mode settings" on page 4-5. You can select a leading or trailing slow synchro setting. To select a slow synchro setting, see "Selecting slow synchro timing" on page 4-18. The flash is disabled when taking video clips or using the continuous shooting feature. 4 Making camera mode settings The PhotoPC 3000Z has three camera modes to suit your photographic needs. Each mode gives you a different degree of control over the camera settings, whether you are taking photos using the viewfinder or the LCD monitor. Read this section to choose the appropriate mode, and to change the mode if necessary. Making Settings 4-5 Choosing a camera mode Choose from the camera modes described below. Full Auto Allows you to take photos without having to make complex settings. The available settings include: Flash, including auto, red-eye reduction, forced, and off Self timer Image quality Optical zoom Digital zoom (when using the LCD monitor) Macro, panorama or normal (when using the LCD monitor) Quick playback of photos and messages (when using the LCD monitor) Sensitivity Predefined exposure Fine exposure adjustment (in increments of 0. 5 EV) Auto, custom, or fixed white balance Manual For experienced users who want complete control over the camera's wide array of features. Available settings include: All of the settings that are available in the Full Auto camera mode Slow synchro flash Sensitivity Fine exposure adjustment (in increments of 0. 2 EV) Manual exposure adjustment using the auto exposure, manual exposure, aperture priority, and fixed settings features Manual focus features Spot and divided brightness metering systems Auto, custom, or fixed white balance Program For users who want a moderate amount of control over the camera's features. Available settings include: All of the settings that are available in the Full Auto camera mode Slow synchro flash 4-6 Making Settings Changing the camera mode To change the camera mode, follow these steps. Set the dial switch to and turn on the camera. [. . . ] Each pixel may consist of one or more bits of information, representing the brightness of the image at that point. bit Short for binary digit. The smallest unit of data in computer processing. A bit can represent two values: on and off, or 1 and 0. browser (Web browser) An application which allows users to view HTML documents. ink jet printer A printer that transfers ink onto paper by spraying ink through a number of small nozzles. default A value or setting that takes effect when the equipment is turned on, reset, or initialized. Also known as a factory setting. interface A piece of hardware, a method, or a standard used to connect the computer and the camera. Design rule for camera file system Recording standard for image files. [. . . ]