ePhoto CL34 User’s Guide ab
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Regulation Compliance FCC Information Test FCC Warning: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only the power pack and cable supplied with the camera should be used. Operation with other power packs and cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception and could void the user’s authorization to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
CE Declaration of conformity according to ISO/IES Guide 22 and EN 45014 This equipment complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/ECC, 93/68/ECC standards: EN 60950: 1995/A3.
Warranty Agfa warrants this product to be free from defects of material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, Agfa will repair or replace, at its option, the product at no charge to the customer. The replacement unit may be a re-manufactured unit or a unit of equal or greater functionality. After one (1) year, Customer shall pay for all parts, labor and service.
Safety Information ! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the camera. ! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the camera to rain or moisture. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. ! Only use the following batteries: AA Alkaline, AA Lithium or AA NiMH batteries. Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, corrosion or swelling, or that are excessively warm.
Care and Maintenance ! Avoid leaving the camera in the sun or in a very warm location (beach, car, and so on) for prolonged periods. ! Do not wrap the camera in cloth or plastic while it is on (heat and moisture may be trapped and damage the camera). ! Avoid using the camera in excessively cold (below 0°C/32°F) or excessively warm (above 40°C/104°F) conditions. ! When you bring the camera from a cold to a warm location, allow the camera to reach room temperature before you use it.
Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera.................................................................................... 11 Power Sources .......................................................................................................................... 13 Batteries..............................................................................
Chapter 3: Working with Images in Play Mode............................................................................ 31 Using Single-Image View .......................................................................................................... 32 Scrolling through the Images in Single-Image View .................................................. 32 Deleting Images in Single-Image View ......................................................................
Introduction Your ePhoto CL34 records high photo-quality digital images. You just have to point and click to record images. Using the Jog Dial wheel you can easily and quickly change the camera settings. To read more on your Agfa product, visit: http://www.agfa.com With the ePhoto CL34 you can: ! Check the camera settings on the status display. ! Frame images with the optical viewfinder or color LCD screen. ! Record images and videoclips and immediately review them on the color LCD screen.
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 1 CompactFlash™ Slot To insert an optional CompactFlash™ memory card. 2 Shutter Button To record an image or a videoclip. 3 Built-in Flash To light dark scenes. 4 Display To see the settings on a black and white display. 5 Timer Indicator A blinking red light indicates that the selftimer is activated. 6 Lens f = 7.1 mm (50 mm equivalent). 7 Macro switch To switch the focal range from normal mode (65 cm / 25.6” – infinity) to macro mode (25 cm / 9.8”).
1 USB Port ( ) To connect your camera with a USB cable to your computer. 2 Print Button To upload your images via the internet to the AGFAnet Printing Service. 3 Green Action Indicator A steady green light indicates that the camera is ready. The green action indicator blinks when the camera starts up, processes an image or when the flash is charging. 4 Viewfinder To frame images or record videoclips. 5 Resolution Button To set the resolution of your camera.
Power Sources Your ePhoto CL34 has two possible power sources: ! batteries ! USB power Batteries Inserting batteries Your ePhoto CL34 camera comes with 4 AA Alkaline batteries. " Note: You can also use AA NiMH or AA Lithium batteries. 1 Open the door of the battery compartment. 2 Insert 4 AA appropriate batteries. Make sure the pole-marks on the batteries (+ and -) correspond to those in the battery compartment. 3 Slide the battery compartment door back into place.
Tips for saving battery life In order to extend battery life use following tips: ! Use the optical viewfinder instead of the LCD to frame images. ! When recording more than one image, do not switch on and off the camera too often. After 30 seconds of inactivity the LCD automatically switches off. USB Power The moment you connect your camera to a PC (with the supplied USB cable), it is powered by the PC (and does not use battery power). " Note: If the camera is USB-powered the flash is disabled.
3 Insert the CompactFlash™ card and push it all the way into the slot. " Note: The memory card is shaped so that it can only be inserted into the slot in the correct way. Do not force the card. " Note: To remove a card, switch off the camera, pull the CompactFlash cover out of the memory card slot and disconnect the CompactFlash card from the cover. " Note: With a CompactFlash card inserted, the internal memory cannot be used.
Camera Controls The PLAY/OFF/REC Auto Return Switch Switching on the camera • Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC or PLAY. # REC: The camera is switched on. Wait until the Green Action Indicator stops blinking before recording an image. # PLAY: The camera is switched on in playback mode. The color LCD displays the last recorded image. Automatic power off function The camera is equipped with an automatic power off function.
The Status Display The display shows the camera settings you selected by means of icons. Example of display information: The display gives you information on: ! the number of images that still can be recorded ! the status of the batteries (full, half-full, nearly empty) ! the USB connection to a PC ! the resolution (Fine, High or Low) ! the selftimer setting (activated or not) ! the flash setting (activated or not and automatic) The LCD Display Use the 1.
The Resolution Button Setting the resolution Depending on the Image resolution you can record 4 images in Fine resolution (1280 x 960), 10 images in High resolution (1024 x 768) and up to 36 still images in Low resolution (512 x 384). ! Note: According to the combination of Fine, High and Low resolution images you store in the camera’s memory (or on the CompactFlash card), the capacity varies. To change the resolution setting: • Press the Resolution button.
The Selftimer Button Activating the selftimer • Press the Selftimer button to change the selftimer setting. a: Resolution button b: Selftimer button c: Flash button Activating the selftimer option, delays the recording of an image with 10 seconds after pressing the shutter button. ! Note: In burst and video mode, the selftimer option is not available.
The Flash Button Activating automatic flash • Press the Flash button to change the flash setting. a: Resolution button b: Selftimer button c: Flash button When you activated the automatic flash, the flashlight will go off if the scene you want to record is too dark. In this case the flash will charge before you can press the Shutter button. The flash ranges from 1 m to 2.5 m. On the display you see the icons of the option you set: Icon Option Automatic flash The camera determines when to use the flash.
Jog Dial Wheel Use the Jog Dial wheel to navigate through the menus and select a menu option: 1 Press the Jog Dial wheel to switch on the LCD screen in Record mode. 2 Press the Jog Dial wheel again to display a menu. 3 Use the arrows of the Jog Dial wheel to scroll from one menu option to another. 4 Press the Enter button in the center of the Jog Dial wheel to select the highlighted icon. Shutter Button • Press the Shutter button to record an image or videoclip.
Chapter 2: Recording Images and Videoclips in Record Mode Like a conventional camera, the ePhoto CL34 has an optical viewfinder. You can also frame the image on the color LCD. Before you record images or video clips, make sure to install the batteries. " Note: To extend battery life use the optical viewfinder instead of the color LCD for recording images. To record images: 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch to REC.
" Note: The camera automatically stops recording after 3.5 seconds or when 10 images are recorded. The total processing time of 10 images takes about 10 seconds. " Note: Flash options are not available when recording in Burst mode. To record video clips: 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC. 2 Press the Jog Dial wheel. The LCD screen is switched on. 3 Press the Jog Dial wheel again. The Record menu appears on the LCD with the Resolution icon highlighted.
Changing a Basic Setting 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC. 2 Press the Jog Dial wheel. The LCD is switched on. 3 Press the Jog Dial wheel again. The Record menu appears on the color LCD. ! Note: After 5 seconds without pressing any button, the menu switches off. 4 Scroll by pressing the left/right arrow on the Jog Dial wheel to select the desired icon. 5 Press the Enter button or the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel to select the icon.
Digital Zoom The digital zoom feature of the ePhoto CL34 lets you zoom into the center of the image. Setting Description 1x Digital zoom is off. Keeps the actual size of the image (default). 2x Digital zoom is applied. This option zooms into the center of the image and automatically sets the resolution to Low. Flash The ePhoto CL34 provides the following flash settings: Setting Description Automatic flash The camera determines when to use the flash.
Preview The ePhoto CL34 provides four preview settings: Setting Description Normal Shows the lighting conditions as seen through the lens (default). Bright preview For viewing dark scenes more brightly on the LCD screen (the actual exposure does not change). Dark preview For darkening the LCD screen when framing light scenes (the actual exposure does not change). Off To switch off the LCD.
Changing Advanced Settings Change advanced settings by using the advanced settings menu displayed on the color LCD. The advanced settings are: ! QuickReview ! Exposure ! White Balance ! Sound ! Auto Shut Down ! Language ! Automatic " Note: For information on how to change the basic settings, refer to “Changing Basic Settings” earlier in this chapter. Changing an Advanced Setting 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC. 2 Press the Jog Dial wheel. The LCD is switched on.
To select QuickReview: 1 Select QuickReview in the Advanced menu. The Quick Review menu appears. 2 Select On. 3 Frame the image and press the Shutter button. The image appears on the LCD with the question to Delete or to Share the image. 4 Scroll by pressing the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel and press the Enter button to confirm your selection. # Select Continue to return to preview mode and save the recorded image. # Select Delete to delete the image immediately.
White Balance The White Balance is used to calibrate the colors of your images. This option lets you manually adjust the color balance of an image so that the colors appear natural. To set the White Balance manually: 1 Select White Balance in the Advanced menu. The White Balance screen appears displaying 5 options: # Automatic: the camera automatically sets the white balance. # Daylight: when the subject is illuminated by (sunny) daylight. # Cloudy: when the subject is placed in a cloudy environment.
Auto Shut Down You can manually increase or decrease the time after which your camera (when no button is pressed) automatically shuts down. To set Auto Shut Down time manually: 1 Select Auto Shut Down in the Advanced menu. The Auto Shut Down screen appears displaying 5 options: # 1 minute # 2 minutes # 5 minutes (default) # 10 minutes # Never 2 Scroll by pressing the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel to select the desired setting. 3 Press the Enter button to set the option you want to use.
Chapter 3: Working with Images in Play Mode You can use the ePhoto CL34 PLAY mode to view and work with recorded images/videoclips in single-image view and multi-image view. Setting Description Single-Image View Use single-image view to preview one image or videoclip at the time. Multi-Image View Use multi-image view to preview up to 9 thumbnails at a time. To view a recorded image: 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards PLAY.
Using Single-Image View Scrolling through the Images in Single-Image View To scroll through recorded images: " Note: Recorded videoclips are marked with a video-icon. When referring to images in SingleImage view this includes videoclips, unless specified otherwise. 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch to PLAY. The color LCD shows the last recorded image, in single-image view. 2 Scroll to the previous or the next image using the left/right arrow of the Jog Dial wheel.
Zooming in on an Image in Single-Image View The camera’s digital 2x zoom allows you to select a part of an image and to zoom in on it. To zoom in on an image: 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch to PLAY. The color LCD shows the last recorded image, in single-image view. 2 Scroll to the image you want to zoom in on using the left/right arrow of the Jog Dial wheel. 3 Press the Enter button or the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel. The PLAY menu appears on the LCD.
Displaying Information in Single-Image View You can display the image counters and the resolution setting in single-image view. To display information for each image: 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch to PLAY. The color LCD shows the last recorded image, in single-image view. 2 Press the Enter button or the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel. The Play menu appears on the LCD.
Using Multi-Image View Viewing Images in Multi-Image View To view multiple images at a time: 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards PLAY. The color LCD shows the last image recorded, in single-image view. 2 Press the Enter button or the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel. The Play menu appears on the LCD. 3 Scroll using the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel to highlight the 4 Press the Enter button. icon.
7 Select one of the following options: ! Reformat: To delete all images that are stored on the memory card and reformat the card. ! Current: To delete the selected thumbnail one by one. ! All: To delete all images. ! Exit: The PLAY menu re-appears without deleting an image. " Note: If you select Reformat, a confirmation screen appears. Select Yes to reformat the memory disk. Select No to exit the menu without reformatting the memory disk.
Chapter 4: Transferring Images to Your PC Installing the Required Software " Note: Make sure to install the required software before connecting your ePhoto CL34 camera to your PC. 1 Insert the ePhoto CL34 CD in the CD-ROM drive. " 2 Note: If the Installation does not start automatically, double-click My computer, doubleclick the CD-ROM icon and double-click Setup.exe. Select your language and follow the instructions.
Connecting the Camera to Your PC 1 Open the USB compartment door. 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into your camera’s USB port. 3 Plug the other end of the USB cable into your computer’s USB port. The USB port on your PC is labeled with the USB icon 4 as shown in the picture below. Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC. The AgfaCam Mounter appears.
Viewing and Saving Images on Your PC Using the AgfaCam Mounter With the AgfaCam Mounter you can retrieve and view images from your camera. As an alternative method to copy images to your computer and manage them in an efficient way, use PhotoWise. For more information, refer to Chapter 5: Organizing Images Using PhotoWise. Using the AgfaCam Mounter: 1 Connect your ePhoto CL34 to your PC as described in Connecting the Camera to Your PC. The Agfa Camera window appears.
Chapter 5: Organizing Images Using PhotoWise With PhotoWise you can download images from your camera and organize them in rolls of film. 1 Connect the camera to your computer as described in Connecting the Camera to Your PC. The AgfaCam Mounter appears. 2 Open PhotoWise by clicking the PhotoWise 3.x.icon. The PhotoWise window appears. 3 Right-click the Camera icon and select ‘Digital Camera Input Setting’. The ‘Digital Camera Input Setting’ window appears.
4 Select ‘AgfaCam Mounter’ as source (if needed). 5 Select ‘Create a new roll of film’ to download the images to the new roll of film. PhotoWise proposes the actual date as default name for the new roll of film and for the destination folder. ! Note: You can change the proposed destination (Path) and the name of the film by entering a different path manually or by using the button. You can also change the name of the film by entering a new name in the Film field.
9 Click ‘Select All’ or select manually the images you which to transfer to your hard disk. ! 10 Note: To select multiple images hold down the Ctrl key while selecting the desired images. Click the ‘Download’ button. If you have selected ‘Always ask for each input’ in the ‘Digital Camera Input Setting’ window, this window will reappear. You can specify a new destination (Path) and a new roll of film before clicking the OK button.
! Note: To consult and add additional information about an image, click the the image. ! Note: For more information, refer to the PhotoWise online help system. You can access the online help system by pressing ‘F1’ or by moving your cursor to the top of the window and choose ‘Help Topics’ from the ‘Help menu’.
Chapter 6: Ordering Prints Over the Internet Using AGFAnet Print Service After installing the CL34 software from the ePhoto CL34 CD, you can easily upload your images from your camera to the internet for printing. There are two ways to upload your images to the internet. ! Using the Print Button ! Using the AgfaCam Mounter Ordering Prints Using the Print Button 1 Install the software as described in Installing the Required Software.
5 Click Configure Connection to set up your connection. 6 Click Next to go through each step of the wizard. " Note: For more information about the wizard, click the Help button. After completing the wizard, the uploaded images will be printed and sent to your home. Ordering Prints Using the AgfaCam Mounter 1 Install the software as described in Installing the Required Software. 2 Connect the ePhoto CL34 with the USB cable to your computer as described in Connecting the Camera to Your PC.
6 Click Configure Connection to set up your connection. 7 Click Next to go through each step of the wizard. " Note: For more information about the wizard, click the Help button. After completing the wizard, the uploaded images will be printed and sent to your home.
Chapter 7: Using the ePhoto CL34 for Video Applications Videoconferencing with MS NetMeeting Videoconferencing over the Internet To use NetMeeting® 3.0 (or higher) over the internet you need a modem for internet connection and Internet Explorer® 4.01 (or higher). Visit http://www.netmeet.net/bestservers.asp and choose an Internet Locator Service (ILS) server for your country and write down the address (you will need this to specify the ILS Server).
Capturing Video Images with VideoImpression 1 Connect the ePhoto CL34 to your computer with the USB cable. 2 Switch on the camera. 3 Choose Start > Programs > ArcSoft Video > ArcSoft VideoImpression to launch VideoImpression. 4 Click the New button to capture video. 5 Select the Capture Video button (camera icon). 6 Select “ePhoto CL34” in the Driver list (if needed). 7 Click the Format button. The Format window appears. 8 Set the desired output size (resolution). 9 Click OK.
Opening and managing videoclips with VideoImpression You can play, edit and save recorded videoclips on your computer using VideoImpression. 1 Connect your camera to the PC as described in Connecting the Camera to Your PC. The Agfa Camera window appears. 2 Drag the desired videoclip onto the VideoImpression icon. " Note: Videoclips are indicated with the video-icon. The videoclip will be opened in VideoImpression. 3 Play, edit and save the videoclip.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting The camera does not start up ! The camera is switched off. Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC or PLAY. ! The camera is automatically switched off because of 5 minutes of inactivity. Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC or PLAY. ! The batteries are too weak. Replace them. The Shutter button does not work ! The camera is still recording an image. ! The flash is still charging. Check the Green Action Indicator.
Support For more information and support on your Agfa ePhoto CL34: Visit http://support.agfa.com and http://www.agfa.com The most effective way to find an answer to your problem is to execute the successive steps described below. 1.
For more information and support on MS NetMeeting: Consult the help system or visit http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting and http://www.netmeet.net For more information and support on VideoImpression: Consult the help system or visit http://www.arcsoft.com For more information and support on PhotoWise: Consult the online help system.
Appendix B: Camera Specifications Parameter Specifications Image Resolutions 1280 x 960 pixel resolution (Fine); 1024 x 768 pixel resolution (High); 512 x 384 pixel resolution (Low) LCD Display Black and white status display 1.8” color LCD Color 24-bit (millions of colors) Memory 2 Mb internal memory CompactFlash slot Type 1 Lens Focal range = 65 cm (25.6“) – infinity 25 cm (9.8”) in Macro mode f = 7.
