CanI use a non-EPSON AC adapter?

you can use the same serial cable for the model photopc 500 600 700 it is 8pin NOT 5pin

you can see the specs here for your camera
http://files.support.epson.com/pdf/phpc__/phpc__sl.pdf

and it it at ebay just type the right name
EPSON PHOTOPC SERIAL CABLE 8 PIN

I think that to use this nice camera as a "web-cam" is really a wastage!

This fine camera should take the best photos I owned, even compared with my Canon D-SLR.

You also may have a faulty hot shoe adapter or pc cord. Check them with an ohm meter, or with an old 35 mm camera. Or just short out the hot shoe contacts with a piece of metal and see if the strobes flash.

There are two application programs included. The EPSON Image Verification program is used to check your camera images, while the EPSON Camera Uploader program will upgrade your digital camera with the EPSON IAS security software. SOFTWARE VERSIONS Please find below a list containing the versions of all software supplied in this release of the EPSON Image Authentication System. Current Release for EPSON PhotoPC 700, 750Z, 800, or 850Z Application Programs - EPSON Image Verification - Version 1.10E - EPSON Camera Uploader - Version 1.10E EPSON IAS Security Software (uploaded into your camera) - IAS Version is 2.0 (security version) - Camera File Version is 1.1 Previous Release (Works with PhotoPC 700 and 750Z only) Application Programs - EPSON Image Verification - Version 1.01E - EPSON Camera Uploader - Version 1.01E EPSON IAS Security Software (uploaded into your camera) - IAS Version is 2.0 (security version) - Camera File Version is 1.1

Transferring images from the camera to the computer requires a lot of battery power. It is recommended to use the AC adapter when transferring pictures to conserve battery life. If not using the AC adapter, make sure your batteries are fully charged and use the highest possible serial speed when connecting the camera to the computer. After transferring your images remember to shut off the camera, otherwise the camera will remain "awake" and will continue to wear down the batteries. The LCD display also uses much battery power and should be used sparingly when trying to conserve power usage. Battery life can be improved by using AA sized lithium batteries, rechargeable AA Ni-Cad batteries, or rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries instead of AA sized alkaline batteries.

ake sure the lens cover is open all the way and the storage card slot is closed. If your using a SmartMedia card verify that the cards specification is 3.3V SSFDC and not 5.0V. Check the batteries and verify they are installed correctly. When using the AC adapter, make sure it is plugged into a working outlet.

Make sure your system is a Macintosh 68040 or higher or PowerPC processor, System Software version 7.5 or later, 8MB RAM (16MB recommended), at least 25MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, VGA monitor with at least 256 colors, serial communications port, and a mouse or other pointing device.

Some Gateway computers have their 9-pin serial port or the second serial port disabled. For instructions on freeing and enabling the serial port, please contact Gateway's Technical Support.

At 9600 bps, which is the default setting on the PhotoPC, it takes 55 seconds to download each image. If you increase the baud rate to 57600 bps, it takes 18 seconds to download a high resolution image. If you are using Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT, you can download the image faster at a maximum baud rate of 115.2 kbps.

Yes, you can use different lenses with the PhotoPC. To find out what lenses are compatible with the PhotoPC, contact TIFFEN.