Seiko 650 User's Guide

Remove any protective plastic film you may find in these areas before using your camera:When playing back pictures on a television or recording them o

2 IntroductionYour PhotoPC 650 comes complete with cables, batteries, USB CompactFlash card, and software for transferring, editing, organizing, and

6-20 Working with Photos and Collections

Editing Images 7-1AB5.7 ou can edit your images to enhance their appearance, Ycrop, rotate, and resize them, or create special effects. This chapt

7-2 Editing ImagesMaking Basic AdjustmentsYou can make these basic adjustments to your pictures using the Image menu tools in the HotShots menu bar:

Editing Images 7-3ABRotatingYou can rotate your picture 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise, or 180 degrees to turn it upside down. This is espe

7-4 Editing ImagesResizingYou can resize your image to make it larger or smaller, or change its shape. Follow these steps:NOTEWhen you enlarge a pic

Editing Images 7-5ABAdjusting Resolution (Windows Only)You can adjust the resolution of your image to make it sharper and so it can be enlarged witho

7-6 Editing ImagesOptimizing Pictures with Quick FixThe easiest way to optimize your picture is to use HotShot’s Quick Fix command to automatically

Editing Images 7-7ABFollow these steps to use Smart Pix:1 Open the picture you want to edit. See page 6-2 for instructions.2 Click the Enhance button

7-8 Editing Images6 Select the location where the picture was taken, either inside or outside.7 Select the lighting conditions under which the photo

Editing Images 7-9AB3 Click Fix By Example. You see the By Example editing window:4 If the portion of the picture shown in the example areas is too s

Introduction 3ABOptional AccessoriesEPSON offers these optional accessories for the PhotoPC 650:◗ AC adapter for use with any electrical outlet (B867

7-10 Editing Images9 To save your edited picture, see page 6-3 for instructions. Be sure to give your picture a new name, if you want to save the or

Editing Images 7-11ABYou see the Special Effects editing window:4 When you first open the Special Effects window, the Before Changes and Zoomed Chang

7-12 Editing Images8 Once the With Changes and Zoomed Changes examples look the way you want them to, click Done to keep your changes and exit to th

Editing Images 7-13ABZoomingIt’s easier to enhance your picture when your view of it is larger. To zoom into and out of your pictures, click the Zoom

7-14 Editing ImagesFollow these steps to use the Shape Selection tool:1 Choose either the square/rectangle or circle/oval tool option to select the

Editing Images 7-15ABMagic WandHotShots includes a helpful Magic Wand tool that can automatically select a portion of your image based on the relativ

7-16 Editing ImagesTo select a background color to appear behind your image when you remove image elements, click the background box of the Foregrou

Editing Images 7-17ABTo crop an image, click the Crop tool. Then follow these steps:1 Move the cursor to the area in your picture outside of which y

7-18 Editing ImagesSelect the weight of line from either the diffused line or solid line row. Adjust the transparency slider to allow your picture t

Editing Images 7-19ABFor example, if your photo contains an area of color that you want to change to another color, use the Fill Color Match tool to

4 IntroductionNOTEIf your iMac is running OS 8.1, you must install iMac Update 1.0 from Apple at http://swupdates.info.apple.com before you install

7-20 Editing Images2 Move the cursor to the area in your picture you want to smudge; the cursor is a pointing finger. Aim the tip of the finger on t

Editing Images 7-21AB3 Now position the cursor on the area in your picture where you want to start painting the cloned image. Click and hold down the

7-22 Editing ImagesDrawing ShapesTo draw geometric and freeform shapes on your picture, click the Drawing Shapes tool. Then follow these steps:1Cli

Editing Images 7-23ABTo delete any changes you make with these tools, select Undo from the Edit menu. You can repeatedly select Undo to reverse multi

7-24 Editing ImagesAdding TextTo add text to your picture, click the Text tool. Then follow these steps:1Click and drag the mouse over the area whe

Using CompactFlash Card Options 8-1AB.f you want to increase your camera’s picture storage Icapacity or keep an extra CompactFlash card on hand, you

8-2 Using CompactFlash Card OptionsFor instructions on installing and using your USB CompactFlash card, see the following pages:◗ To install the car

Using CompactFlash Card Options 8-3ABFormatting an ATA-Compatible CompactFlash CardYou should format your ATA-compatible CompactFlash card before usi

8-4 Using CompactFlash Card OptionsNOTEIf you don’t have a PCMCIA adapter, you can still transfer pictures to your computer using the serial cable (

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9-1ABMaintenance and Troubleshooting.our PhotoPC 650 camera is easy to take care of, andYany problems you may have a

Introduction 5AB◗ To prevent possible eye injury, don’t take flash pictures of faces at close range.◗ Avoid sudden temperature changes, which can cau

9-2 Maintenance and TroubleshootingStoring the Camera◗ Keep the lens covered (power turned off) and store the camera in a carrying case or bag when

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9-3AB◗ You may need to format or eject your CompactFlash card. Check to see if a message is displayed on the camera’s

9-4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting◗ Check your batteries and make sure they are installed correctly. Replace the batteries if necessary.◗ If you’re

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9-5AB◗ If you’re using a Windows system and have trouble connecting to the COM port, check the computer’s COM port se

9-6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting◗ If your system has less than 16MB RAM, the transfer speed may be slow. Try using virtual memory. See your compu

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9-7ABSolving Picture ProblemsIf you’re not satisfied with some of the pictures you get from the PhotoPC 650, you may

9-8 Maintenance and TroubleshootingYour picture is too dark (underexposed).◗ You may need to use the flash. Make sure the setting is not flash off.◗

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 9-9ABWhere To Get HelpIf you’ve tried the on-screen help and checked this User’s Guide but you still have questions,

9-10 Maintenance and TroubleshootingSoftware, CompactFlash Card, and JumpShot USB Cable SupportIf you’ve tried the on-screen help and checked this U

Using Optional Camera Accessories A-1ABou can use the PhotoPC 650 with a variety of options.YTo save battery power, you can use the AC adapter. You

6 Introduction

A-2 Using Optional Camera AccessoriesUsing the Optional AC AdapterUsing the optional PhotoPC 650 AC adapter (B867038) is highly recommended for savi

Using Optional Camera Accessories A-3ABUsing an Optional TripodYou can use your PhotoPC 650 with any standard tripod. Follow these steps:1Assemble an

A-4 Using Optional Camera AccessoriesYou’ll need to use the LCD monitor to take pictures, rather than the viewfinder. See page 2-6 for instructions.

Using Optional Camera Accessories A-5ABImages captured with a wide-angle lens may be slightly distorted in the foreground, and vignetted at the corne

A-6 Using Optional Camera AccessoriesImages captured with a telephoto lens are vignetted at the corners, as shown in the example below. Using HotSho

Specifications B-1ABCameraPhysical DimensionsSafety SpecificationsWidth 5.3 inches (134.5 mm) Height 2.2 inches (57 mm)Depth 2.8 inches (72 mm)Weigh

B-2 SpecificationsTechnicalProduct type 1.09 megapixel CCD (charged coupled device), still frame, auto focus cameraImage quality modes (pixels)Uncom

Specifications B-3ABPhotographicLens EPSON ClearOptics aspherical glass lens,6 mm focal length (equivalent to a 39 mm lens on a 35 mm camera)Auto foc

B-4 SpecificationsLexar Media JumpShot USB Cable Optional AC AdapterPhysical DimensionsTechnicalInterfaces CompactFlash Type I socket for USB Compac

Index 1ABAAC adapter, Intro-3, 1-4, 2-3, A-1 to A-2, B-4Accessories, Intro-3, A-1 to A-6Air Brush tool, HotShots, 7-18Alert beep, setting, 3-12 to 3-

Getting Started 1-1AB.1 serial cablesoftwareMac adapter cablebatterieshand strapPhotoPC 650 cameravideo cableUSB CompactFlash card in envelopeJump

2 IndexClose-up lenses, A-3, A-6Close-up pictures, 2-4, 2-10 to 2-11, 9-7 to 9-8Collections, HotShotsadding information to, 6-5 to 6-8adding or dele

Index 3ABEPSONAccessories, 9-9, A-1help, 9-9TWAIN, see TWAIN, EPSON PhotoPC 650Erasing picturesfrom CompactFlash card, 1-7, 4-9using Playback Mode, 3

4 IndexInstallingbatteries, 1-3 to 1-5software, 1-8Internet, 9-9 to 9-10JJPEG files, 2-9, 5-2JumpShot USB cable, see Cable, JumpShot USBLLanguage, s

Index 5ABPhoto Pages, HotShotscreating, 6-13 to 6-15modifying, 6-15 to 6-17printing, 6-18saving, 6-17using, 6-13 to 6-18Photographic specifications,

6 IndexPictures (continued)problems, solving, 9-7 to 9-8renaming in HotShots, 6-5saving in HotShots, 6-3, 6-5slide shows, 3-5, 6-18 to 6-19storage c

Index 7ABSSafetyinstructions, Intro-4 to Intro-5specifications, B-1SanDisk, 8-1Selecting editing area, HotShots, 7-13 to 7-15Serial cable, 4-9 to 4-1

8 IndexTimer, 2-11 to 2-12Transferring picturesproblems with, 4-23 to 4-24, 9-5using other TWAIN applications, 4-17 to 4-24via JumpShot USB cable, 4

ABEPSON AMERICA, INC.LIMITED WARRANTYWhat is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“EPSON”) warrants to the first end-user customer that the EPSON PhotoPC 650

ABFCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFOR AMERICAN USERSThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant

1-2 Getting StartedUnpacking Your PhotoPC 650Make sure you have all the parts shown on the previous page. You won’t need the Macintosh adapter cable

Getting Started 1-3ABInstalling BatteriesBefore you install the four AA alkaline batteries that came with your camera, make sure the camera is turned

1-4 Getting StartedUsing Batteries Safely and EfficientlyWhen your batteries need to be replaced, the PhotoPC 650 camera can accept four AA batterie

Getting Started 1-5AB◗ Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in compliance with all applicable laws. Contact you

Notice to Windows® UsersIf you are using the EPSON PhotoPC® 650 TWAIN software to delete individual photos within the camera, do not attempt to delete

1-6 Getting StartedNOTEIf you hear rapid beeps and see an error on the status display panel on the top of the camera when you first turn it on, you

Getting Started 1-7ABFormatting the USB CompactFlash CardBefore you use your camera for the first time, you need to format your USB CompactFlash card

1-8 Getting StartedInstalling Your PhotoPC 650 SoftwareYour PhotoPC 650 comes with everything you need to transfer your pictures from the camera to

Getting Started 1-9ABIdentifying Camera PartsEPSONEPSONviewfindertimer lightfront viewshutter buttonflashlens lens cover (on/off)card and port cover3

1-10 Getting StartedLCD monitor switchstatus display panelviewfinderback viewLCD monitorstatus lightFUNCTION buttonEPSONtop viewshutter buttonimage

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2-2 Taking PicturesTurning the Camera On and OffTo turn on the camera, slide the lens cover switch to the ON position, as shown in the illustration

Taking Pictures 2-3ABChecking the BatteryWhen your battery power is running low, the low battery icon appears on the status display panel. The icon

2-4 Taking PicturesTaking Pictures with the ViewfinderYou can capture an image with the PhotoPC 650 as you would with any point-and-shoot auto-focus

Taking Pictures 2-5ABCAUTIONIf you set the camera down while the light is still flashing, make sure you handle it carefully. The camera may lose your

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2-6 Taking PicturesTaking Pictures with the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor lets you see a live preview of what the camera’s lens sees at any moment. Not

Taking Pictures 2-7AB3 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to take the picture.4 Hold the camera still until it beeps and the status li

2-8 Taking PicturesChecking the Picture CounterThe number in the upper right corner of the status display panel shows how many pictures you can take

Taking Pictures 2-9ABCompression is a technique used to make the image data fit in a smaller memory area and transfer at a quicker rate. The JPEG com

2-10 Taking PicturesUsing Macro Mode to Take Close-upsYou can use the camera’s macro mode to take pictures as close as 6 inches (15 cm). Follow thes

Taking Pictures 2-11ABTo delete the picture, hold down the FUNCTION button and press the BACK button.If you didn’t delete the image before the Quick

2-12 Taking PicturesTaking Pictures with the TimerSetting the timer creates a 10-second delay between the time you press the shutter button and the

Playing Back Pictures 3-1AB.3 he LCD monitor lets you play back your pictures Tone-by-one or in groups of nine at a time. You can erase selected p

3-2 Playing Back PicturesUsing Playback Mode MenusFollow these steps to use the playback mode menus:1Turn on the camera, as described on page 2-2.2S

Playing Back Pictures 3-3ABPlayback Mode (play back images one at a time or in groups of 9). See page 3-4 for instructions.Photo Control (erase or lo

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

3-4 Playing Back PicturesPlaying Back Multiple PicturesYou can play back your pictures in Multi mode to view small “thumbnail” versions of nine pict

Playing Back Pictures 3-5ABPlaying Your Pictures as a Slide ShowYou can use the LCD monitor to automatically display each of your pictures, one at a

3-6 Playing Back PicturesErasing PicturesThe LCD monitor provides different methods for deleting images stored in your camera as you play them back:

Playing Back Pictures 3-7ABBefore you start, set the playback mode to Multi. This makes it easier to select images; see page 3-4 for instructions.Mak

3-8 Playing Back Pictures7 When you have selected all the photos you want to erase, press the BACK button. A message appears asking if you’re sure y

Playing Back Pictures 3-9AB◗ If you chose Select Photo, continue with step 5.5 Press the SELECT button, then press the or button to move through

3-10 Playing Back PicturesThe Lock Photos menu is displayed:4 Press the or button to choose Select Photo or Unlock All.◗ If you chose Unlock All

Playing Back Pictures 3-11ABPlaying Back Pictures on TV or VideoYou can display your pictures on a regular television or videotape them with a VCR by

3-12 Playing Back Pictures3 Connect the yellow end of the cable to the VIDEO IN port on the television or VCR.4 Turn on the TV (and VCR) and switch

Playing Back Pictures 3-13AB3 Press the SELECT button once to open the settings menu, then press SELECT again to change the month, highlighted in whi

iiiABIntroductionEPSON PhotoPC 650 Features 2Optional Accessories 3Minimum System Requirements 3Windows Systems 3Macintosh Systems 3Registratio

3-14 Playing Back PicturesSelecting Quick Review ModeQuick Review mode lets you review the picture you just took on the LCD monitor and delete it, i

Playing Back Pictures 3-15AB3 Press the SELECT button once to open the settings menu, then press the button three times to select the LCD brightne

3-16 Playing Back Pictures

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-1AB. hen you’re finished taking pictures, you can W transfer them to your computer, where you can use them i

4-2 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerOn an iMac or Power Macintosh G3, you installed the USB drivers when you installed the rest of your camera soft

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-3AB2 Remove the card by hand, then close the card and port cover.3 Insert the card into the slot in the cable con

4-4 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerInstalling the Windows 98 USB CompactFlash Card and USB Cable DriversThe first time you connect the USB Compact

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-5AB5 You see the screen below. Click CD-ROM drive. Then click Next. 6 You see a message that a driver was located

4-6 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerThe card is identified as the next available drive letter on your system and described as a Removable Disk. For

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-7ABCAUTIONNever remove the USB CompactFlash card or unplug the USB cable when the Photo650 folder is open or any

iv 3 Playing Back PicturesUsing Playback Mode Menus 3-2Playing Back Pictures One-by-One 3-3Playing Back Multiple Pictures 3-4Playing Your Picture

4-8 Getting Photos Into Your Computer4 Now locate the folder on your hard disk you want to copy the pictures to. For example, if you have a folder c

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-9ABErasing PicturesIt’s best to erase the pictures from the USB CompactFlash card after you re-install it in your

4-10 Getting Photos Into Your Computer2 Line up the serial connector on the cable with one of the serial ports on your computer, and insert the conn

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-11ABLine up the arrow on the cable connector with the port icon on your Macintosh. Then insert the connector..NOT

4-12 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerOpening the EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN or Plug-In Driver1Connect the camera to your computer using the serial cab

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-13ABYou see the EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN or Plug-In window (the Windows screen is shown below). The pictures in yo

4-14 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerNOTEThe Speed setting you selected is not displayed on the Camera Content tab unless you click the Open Camera

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-15AB◗ The fastest method is Save to Folder. This lets you transfer your pictures and save them directly to a sele

4-16 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerNOTETo select a different default folder for the program to use each time you open it, click the Setup tab on

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-17ABNOTEIf you see a memory error message while transferring pictures, close the EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN or Plug-

vAB5 Getting Your Photos Into DocumentsImporting Images Into Documents 5-2Getting Images with Copy and Paste 5-3Using Drag and Drop From a Collect

4-18 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerMaking an EPSON PhotoPC 650 Plug-In Driver Alias (Macintosh)1Open the PictureWorks folder on your hard disk, t

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-19AB6 You see the EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN or Plug-In window (the Windows screen is shown below). The pictures in

4-20 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerNOTEThe Speed setting you selected is not displayed on the Camera Content tab unless you click the Open Camera

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-21AB◗ The fastest method is Save to Folder. This lets you transfer your pictures and save them directly to a sele

4-22 Getting Photos Into Your ComputerNOTETo select a different default folder for the program to use each time you open it, click the Setup tab on

Getting Photos Into Your Computer 4-23AB3 To save your pictures in your application, click a picture window and select your application’s Save comman

4-24 Getting Photos Into Your Computer5 Make sure your batteries have enough power, or your AC adapter is connected. If your camera automatically sh

Getting Your Photos Into Documents 5-1AB.5 Gardening MonthlyNovember 1998SunflowersSunflowers are big-leafed, sturdy plants that needfull sun an

5-2 Getting Your Photos Into DocumentsImporting Images Into DocumentsOnce your pictures are transferred and saved on your hard drive, you can import

Getting Your Photos Into Documents 5-3ABNOTEIn some applications, you can add a frame around the picture if you want to move it around on the page or

vi 8 Using CompactFlash Card OptionsRemoving a CompactFlash Card 8-2Formatting an ATA-Compatible CompactFlash Card 8-3Transferring Pictures with a

5-4 Getting Your Photos Into DocumentsFollow these steps:1 Start HotShots as described on page 4-11.2 Click Get on the remote control to open the Ge

Working with Photos and Collections 6-1AB6 ou can use HotShots collections to organize yourY pictures, add identifying information to them, and ev

6-2 Working with Photos and CollectionsOpening Pictures and CollectionsYou can open individual pictures in HotShots, or open a collection and then o

Working with Photos and Collections 6-3AB4 Your collection opens in a window.5 To open a picture in the collection, double-click it. The picture open

6-4 Working with Photos and CollectionsThe picture appears in the collection window.To add an unopened picture, click the Add button on the taskbar

Working with Photos and Collections 6-5AB3 Then click inside one of the selected images and hold down the mouse button. Drag the image(s) to the othe

6-6 Working with Photos and CollectionsNOTEYour computer must be set up to record sound before you can use the Record function. See your computer do

Working with Photos and Collections 6-7ABViewing Picture InformationTo view basic information about a picture outside of a collection—such as resolut

6-8 Working with Photos and Collections4 Click Find. If the first picture matching the search criteria is found, the picture is highlighted. If no p

Working with Photos and Collections 6-9ABSizing and Printing Multiple Copies of an Individual PictureFollow these steps to print an individual pictur

Introduction 1ABRESAMP3.WMF REMOVEDour new EPSON PhotoPC 650 is an easy-to-use,Y high resolution digital camera with a built-in LCD monitor. You c

6-10 Working with Photos and Collections5 Do one of the following:◗ Windows: Select Printer Setup at the bottom of the Share menu on the remote cont

Working with Photos and Collections 6-11ABPrinting a Picture with Smart PrintThe HotShots Smart Print feature lets you quickly adjust the sharpness a

6-12 Working with Photos and Collections4 To select new area, click the image area marker and drag it to a new location; then release the mouse butt

Working with Photos and Collections 6-13AB◗ Click Line View for a smaller thumbnail format with file names and other picture information to the righ

6-14 Working with Photos and CollectionsThen select Make Photo Page from the menu.3 Select a category of Photo Page templates you’d like to use, suc

Working with Photos and Collections 6-15AB6 To import a picture into your Photo Page, you can drag and drop a picture or select a picture file from d

6-16 Working with Photos and CollectionsFour control boxes appear in the corners:3 Use the tools in the Photo Page window taskbar to adjust the size

Working with Photos and Collections 6-17AB6 To format all the text in the box, click any of the text options you want to use in the taskbar:7 If you

6-18 Working with Photos and CollectionsPrinting a Photo PageFollow the steps below to print your completed Photo Page.Printing with Windows1Select

Working with Photos and Collections 6-19AB3 Select the type of transition you’d like to use for the first picture and between pictures, as described