Epson PhotoPC 850Z Product Information Guide - Page 12
Connecting to a Macintosh - problems
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EPSON PhotoPC 850Z Using the USB Cable Follow these steps to connect your camera using the USB cable: 1. Plug the cable connector on the USB cable into the USB port on your computer, or into a port on a USB hub. 2. Line up the serial connector on the cable with one of the serial ports on your computer, and insert the connector. Then tighten the screws. Note Although you can use a USB hub, it's recommended that you connect the camera directly to the computer's USB port. 2. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Then insert the connector on the other end of the USB cable into the camera's interface port. 3. Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Carefully insert the connector on the other end of the cable into the camera's interface port. . 3. Turn on the camera by turning the camera dial to . Using the Windows Serial Cable Locate the Windows serial cable that came with the camera, then turn off the camera and your computer. Follow these steps to connect the camera to your computer: 1. Locate a serial port on the back of your computer. You may have two serial ports labeled COM1 and COM2, or the ports may be labeled with icons. If you have two serial ports available, use COM1 (port 1) to connect your camera. Note If you have a 25-pin serial port, you can use a 9- to 25-pin adapter. 4. Turn on the camera by turning the camera dial to , then turn on your computer system. Note If you have problems connecting to the COM port you have selected, check your computer's COM port configuration and try again. On a system with a high-speed serial board, you may be able to transfer your pictures at the rate of 230.4KB per second. If your camera software doesn't set this speed automatically, you can set it manually. Connecting to a Macintosh You can connect the camera to your PowerPC with the Macintosh serial cable that came with your camera. If you have an iMac or PowerMac G3, you can use the USB cable that came with your camera. For instructions on using the USB cable, see "Using the USB Cable" on page 12. Follow these steps to use the Macintosh serial cable: 1. Turn off the camera and your Macintosh. 12 - EPSON PhotoPC 850Z 8/99
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