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Installing Your PhotoPC650 Software, Installing on a Windows PC, Installing on a Macintosh

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Installing Your PhotoPC 650 Software Your PhotoPC 650 comes with everything you need to transfer your pictures from the camera to your computer, and organize, enhance, and print your images. The CD-ROM has these applications for your PC or Macintosh: PictureWorks HotShots EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN driver (Windows) or Plug-In driver (Macintosh) It also contains the driver software for the JumpShot USB cable and USB CompactFlash card, which you need to install only if you're using a compatible USB system. If you're using a Macintosh, you'll install the USB drivers along with your other camera software. Installation of the Windows 98 USB drivers is covered in Chapter 4. Installing on a Windows PC Close all open applications, then follow these steps: 1 Insert the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. 2 Double-click My Computer. Then double-click your PhotoPC 650 CD-ROM icon. 3 Double-click the Setup.exe icon. The installer opens. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to install HotShots and EPSON PhotoPC 650 TWAIN. Be sure to select Full Install on the Setup Options screen. Installing on a Macintosh Close all open applications, then follow these steps: 1 Insert the EPSON CD-ROM in your drive. 2 Double-click the PhotoPC 650 CD-ROM icon on your desktop to open the CD-ROM window, if necessary. 3 Double-click the HotShots Installer icon to install HotShots and the EPSON PhotoPC 650 Plug-In driver. Click Continue and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 If you're using an iMac or a Power Macintosh G3, you also need to install the drivers for the JumpShot USB cable and USB CompactFlash card. Double-click the Lexar Media JumpShot folder to open it, then double-click the Lexar Media JumpShot Installer icon. Follow the on-screen instructions to view the license agreement and Read Me file, and install the drivers. At the end of installation, click Restart to restart your system. 1-8 Getting Started

Section	Page
Addendum	1
Front Matter	3
Contents	5
Introduction	9
EPSON PhotoPC650 Features	10
Optional Accessories	11
Minimum System Requirements	11
Windows Systems	11
Macintosh Systems	11
Registration	12
Safety Instructions	12
Chap 1-Getting Started	15
Unpacking Your PhotoPC650	16
Installing the CompactFlash Card	16
Installing Batteries	17
Using Batteries Safely and Efficiently	18
Attaching the Hand Strap	19
Removing the Protective Plastic	19
Setting the Date and Time	19
Formatting the USB CompactFlash Card	21
Installing Your PhotoPC650 Software	22
Installing on a Windows PC	22
Installing on a Macintosh	22
Identifying Camera Parts	23
Chap 2-Taking Pictures	25
Getting Ready to Take Pictures	25
Turning the Camera On and Off	26
Saving Battery Power with Auto Shut-off	26
Using the Status Display Panel	26
Checking the Battery	27
Picture-Taking Guidelines	27
Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder	28
Taking Pictures with the LCD Monitor	30
Checking the Picture Counter	32
Setting Image Quality	32
Using Macro Mode to Take Close-ups	34
Using the Flash	35
Taking Pictures with the Timer	36
Chap 3-Playing Back Pictures	37
Using Playback Mode Menus	38
Playing Back Pictures One-by-One	39
Playing Back Multiple Pictures	40
Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show	41
Turning Off Picture Information	41
Erasing Pictures	42
Erasing the Currently Displayed Picture	42
Selecting Pictures to Erase	42
Locking Photos	44
Unlocking Photos	45
Playing Back Pictures on TV or Video	47
Setting the Video Standard	47
Playing Back Pictures	47
Changing Camera Settings	48
Setting the Date and Time	48
Setting the Alert Beep	49
Selecting Quick Review Mode	50
Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness	50
Setting the Language	51
Chap 4-Getting Photos Into Your Computer	53
Transferring Photos with the JumpShot USB Cable	53
Inserting the USB CompactFlash Card intheJumpShot USB Cable	54
Connecting the Jumpshot USB Cable	55
Installing the Windows98 USB CompactFlash Card and USB Cable Drivers	56
Transferring Pictures with Windows98	57
Transferring Pictures with a Macintosh	59
Erasing Pictures	61
Transferring Pictures with the Serial Cable	61
Connecting the Camera to a Windows PC	61
Connecting the Camera to a Macintosh	62
Transferring Pictures Using HotShots	63
Getting Images Into Other TWAIN or Plug-InApplications	69
Copying the EPSON PhotoPC650 Plug-In Driver(Macintosh)	70
Opening EPSON PhotoPC650 TWAIN or Plug-In	70
Changing the Picture Transfer Speed	71
Selecting Pictures to Transfer	72
Transferring Pictures From the Camera to Your Computer	72
What To Do If the Camera Doesn’t Respond	75
Chap 5-Getting Your Photos Into Documents	77
Importing Images Into Documents	78
Getting Images with Copy and Paste	79
Using Drag and Drop From a Collection	79
Chap 6-Working with Photos and Collections	81
Opening Pictures and Collections	82
Opening an Individual Picture	82
Opening a Collection	82
Saving Pictures	83
Using Collections	83
Adding or Deleting Pictures in Collections	83
Organizing Pictures in Collections	84
Saving a Picture with a New Name	85
Adding Collection Information	85
Adding Picture Information	86
Viewing Picture Information	87
Searching for Pictures in a Collection	87
Printing a Picture or Collection	88
Printing an Individual Picture	88
Sizing and Printing Multiple Copies of an IndividualPicture	89
Printing a Picture with Smart Print	91
Printing a Collection	92
Using Creative Templates	93
Creating a Photo Page	93
Modifying a Photo Page	95
Saving a Photo Page	97
Printing a Photo Page	98
Displaying Collection Slide Shows	98
Chap 7-Editing Images	101
Making Basic Adjustments	102
Flipping	102
Rotating	103
Resizing	104
Adjusting Resolution (Windows Only)	105
Optimizing Pictures with Quick Fix	106
Optimizing Pictures with SmartPix	106
Enhancing Pictures with Fix By Example	108
Applying Special Effects	110
Using Enhancement Tools	112
Zooming	113
Selecting an Enhancement Area	113
Selecting Colors	115
Cropping an Image	116
Using Paint and Drawing Tools	117
Using Correction Tools	122
Adding Text	124
Chap 8-Using CompactFlash Card Options	125
Removing a CompactFlash Card	126
Formatting an ATA-Compatible CompactFlash Card	127
Transferring Pictures with a PCMCIA Adapter	127
Chap 9-Maintenance and Troubleshooting	129
Caring for the Camera	129
Cleaning the Camera	129
Storing the Camera	130
Solving Camera Problems	130
Solving Picture Problems	135
Where To Get Help	137
Software, CompactFlash Card, and JumpShot USB Cable Support	138
Appendix A-Using Optional Camera Accessories	139
Using the Optional AC Adapter	140
Using an Optional Tripod	141
Using Optional Lenses	141
Using Wide-angle Lenses	142
Using Telephoto Lenses	143
Using Close-up Lenses	144
Appendix B-Specifications	145
Camera	145
Physical Dimensions	145
Safety Specifications	145
Power Sources	145
Environmental	145
Technical	146
Photographic	147
Lexar Media JumpShot USB Cable	148
Optional AC Adapter	148
Physical Dimensions	148
Technical	148