Epson PhotoPC 550 - Manual (Page 75)

Managing the Camera From the Computer 7-1
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7 Managing the Camera From the
Computer
hen the camera is connected to your computer, you W
can take pictures with a live preview on your
computer screen to help you frame each shot. You can also
set the camera’s clock.
This chapter covers the following:
◗ Taking pictures from your computer
◗ Adjusting camera settings from your computer
Taking Pictures From Your Computer
When you connect the camera and take pictures from your
computer, you see a live preview of each shot before you
capture it. You can control all the camera settings from your
computer, and even set the shutter speed.
NOTE
If you have the optional AC adapter, you can save battery power
by using it when you connect the camera to your computer. The
AC adapter should be available where you bought your PhotoPC
550, or you can order it from EPSON. See page 1-5 for more
information.
Follow these steps to take pictures from your computer:
1 Connect the camera to your computer as described in
Chapter 3.
2 Position the camera facing the subject. Using a tripod
will give you the most control when setting up your
shots. See page 2-9 for instructions.
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