Document Outline

• Front Cover
• Where to Find Information
  • This User's Guide
  • Online EPSON Digital Camera Software User's Guide
  • Online EPSON PhotoQuicker Reference Guide
  • Online Help
• Copyright
• Important Notice
• A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials
• Contents
• Introduction
  • PhotoPC 3100Z Features
  • Options
    • For United Kingdom users - use of options
  • Safety Instructions
    • When using the camera
    • When using the strap
    • When using the batteries
    • Safety information for United Kingdom users
  • Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
• 1. Getting Started
  • Unpacking Your PhotoPC 3100Z
  • Camera Parts
    • Front view
    • Back view
    • Bottom view
    • Top view
    • Display panel
    • Indicator lights
  • Using the Batteries
    • Installing the batteries
    • Replacing the batteries
    • Cleaning the batteries
    • Storing the batteries
    • Disposing of the batteries
  • Setting Up Your Camera
    • Attaching the strap to your camera
    • Attaching the lens cap to your camera
    • Installing and removing a CompactFlash Card
    • Turning on your camera for the first time
      • Setting the language
      • Setting the date and time
• 2. Taking Pictures
  • Getting Ready
    • Your camera’s picture-taking and flash range
    • Turning the camera on and off
    • Using the display panel
    • Using the dial switch
      • Dial positions for taking pictures
      • Other dial positions
    • Making basic settings
    • Using the LCD monitor buttons
  • Taking Pictures Using the Viewfinder
    • Using the optical zoom feature
      • Using the optical zoom
    • Using the self timer
  • Taking Pictures Using the LCD monitor
    • Using the basic playback feature
      • When a preview image is being displayed
      • Immediately after taking a picture
    • Using the digital zoom
    • Using the macro setting to take close-ups
  • Taking Multiple Exposures
    • Recording video clips
    • Using the continuous shooting feature
    • Using the time lapse feature
    • Using the stitch assist feature
      • Taking one row of overlapping photos
      • Taking two rows of overlapping photos
  • Making Audio Recordings for Photos
    • Recording audio immediately after taking photos
    • Recording audio for existing photos
    • Audio playback using the built-in speaker
• 3. Playing Back and Managing Images With Your Camera
  • Viewing Images Using the LCD Monitor
    • Displaying one, four, or nine photos at once
    • Magnifying photos
    • Viewing a slide show of your photos
    • Viewing photo information
    • Selecting a folder in the CompactFlash Card
    • Playing back video clips
  • Managing Images with the LCD Monitor
    • Locking and unlocking photos
    • Erasing images
      • Erasing individual photos
      • Erasing all of the photos
    • Erasing audio recordings
    • Erasing video clips
  • Viewing Pictures on a Television
  • Viewing Pictures with an EPSON Projector
• 4. Making Settings
  • Making Image Capture Settings
    • Adjusting the image quality
      • Making basic image quality adjustments
      • Making image compression settings
      • Taking photos in the TIFF file format
    • Setting the flash
    • Making camera mode settings
      • Choosing a camera mode
      • Changing the camera mode
    • Changing the color/monochrome setting
    • Making manual focus settings
    • Adjusting the sensitivity setting
      • When to adjust the sensitivity
      • How to adjust the sensitivity
    • Adjusting the white balance setting
      • When to adjust the white balance
      • Changing the white balance setting
      • Making a custom white balance setting
    • Making exposure settings
      • Making basic exposure adjustments
        • When to make basic exposure adjustments
        • How to make basic exposure adjustments
      • Making predefined exposure settings
        • When to use a predefined exposure setting
        • How to change the predefined exposure setting
      • Making advanced exposure adjustments
        • Auto exposure
        • Aperture priority
        • Shutter priority
        • Manual exposure
    • Changing the metering system
      • When to change the metering system
      • How to change the metering system
    • Selecting slow synchro timing
    • Selecting the internal or external flash
  • Making Camera Settings
    • Setting the time and date
    • Using the automatic shut-off feature
      • Changing the setting
      • Turning the camera back on
    • Setting the LCD monitor’s brightness level
    • Adjusting the speaker volume
    • Setting the beep and shutter sound
    • Selecting the signal system and language
  • Making Print Settings
    • Selecting images and specifying the number of prints
    • Making settings to print an index
    • Making print quality settings
• 5. Using Images on Your Computer
  • System Requirements
    • For Windows
    • For Macintosh
  • The Included Software
  • Installing the Software for Windows Users
  • Installing the Software for Macintosh Users
    • Installing EPSON Photo!4 and other software
    • Installing QuickTime 4
    • Installing Acrobat Reader
  • Setting Up EPSON CameraStarter
  • Connecting and Disconnecting the Camera
    • Connecting the camera to your computer
    • Disconnecting the camera from your computer
      • Disconnecting the camera in Windows Me and 98
      • Disconnecting the camera in Windows 2000
      • Disconnecting the camera from a Macintosh
  • Transferring Images to Your Computer
    • Using EPSON digital camera software
    • Copying files directly from the memory card
  • Viewing the Software User’s Guides on Your Computer
    • Accessing the EPSON Digital Camera Software User’s Guide
      • For Windows
      • For Macintosh
    • Accessing the EPSON PhotoQuicker User’s Guide
      • For Windows
      • For Macintosh
• 6. Camera Options and Accessories
  • Using Memory Cards
    • Inserting a memory card into your computer
    • Formatting memory cards
  • Using Rechargeable Batteries
  • Using the AC Adapter
  • Using the Lens Adapter
• 7. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance
    • Handling the camera
    • Cleaning the camera
    • Storing the camera
  • Problems and Solutions
    • Camera problems
    • Picture problems
• A. Specifications
  • Camera
    • Physical dimensions
    • Product type
    • Recorded image
    • Optical
    • Functional
    • Interface
    • Power
      • Battery Charger
      • Battery
  • CompactFlash Card
  • Optional PCMCIA Adapter
  • Optional AC Adapter
• B. Dial Position Settings
  • Dial switch positions
  • Display panel
  • Image quality settings (not available for video clips)
  • Flash settings
  • Available Settings in Each Dial Position
    • Available Settings in the 1st Dial Position
    • Available Settings in the 2nd Dial Position
    • Available Settings in the 3rd Dial Position
    • Available Settings in the 4th Dial Position
      • When using the Program camera mode
      • When using the Manual camera mode
    • Available Settings in the 5th Dial Position
      • When using the Program camera mode
      • When using the Manual camera mode
• Glossary
• Index
• Overseas Marketing Locations
• Back Cover