AGFA ePhoto 1680 User Guide
ePhoto 1680
User’s Guide
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ePhoto 1680 User’s Guide
FCC Information
FCC WARNING:
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. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
cause undesired operation.
User Information
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
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receiver is connected.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Statement
This Class B digital device meets all the requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
ePhoto 1680 User’s Guide
1-Year Limited Hardware 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 remanufactured unit or a unit of equal or greater functionality. After one (1)
year, Customer shall pay for all parts, labor and service.
Agfa warrants that software products will conform to published specifications in effect
at the time of delivery for 90 days after purchase. Customer acknowledges that the
Software may have inherent defects because of its complexity. The warranty applies
only to the media on which the software is recorded.
If a unit is replaced during the warranty period, the original warranty shall remain in
effect until the end of the one (1) year period or shall be 30 days, whichever is longer.
This warranty is transferable with new owner notification to Agfa.
This warranty shall not apply if Customer:
1. abuses or modifies Product or Software;
2. operates the system in an environment with excessive dirt, moisture, chemical
fumes, extremes of temperature or other improper conditions. The camera is not
impermeable to water, dust or sand.
3. supplies other Software or Interfacing.
4. Uses any adapter other than the Agfa ePhoto AC adapter.
Warranty service is excluded if the serial number of the product has been tampered
with or removed.
THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE EXCLUDED.
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ONTENTS
FCC Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Statement . . . . . . . 2
1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Other Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Batteries and Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Camera Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Inserting a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Card Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Card Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Batteries and Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Battery Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Battery Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Camera Buttons and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Mode Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EasyPilot Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Zoom Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Shutter Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Info Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
REC Mode Information Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Camera Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
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Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Advanced Settings Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Self Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
White Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
External Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Working with Captured Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Single-Image View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using Multi-Image View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Viewing Images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the Camera with Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Connecting to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Downloading Images into Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Creating Installation Diskettes for PhotoWise . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Camera Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
IBM PCs and Compatibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ePhoto 1680 User’s Guide
Contents
ePhoto 1680 User’s Guide
I
NTRODUCTION
This
User’s Guide
ePhoto 1680 digital camera:
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Safety Information
Camera Parts
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Camera Buttons and Controls
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Taking Pictures
Basic Settings
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Advanced Settings
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Working with Captured Images
Using the Camera with Your Computer
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Troubleshooting
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covers the following main topics concerning your
on page 8
on page 10
on page 16
on page 20
on page 21
on page 24
on page 33
on page 40
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Other Documents
User’s Guide
This guide is also available as an Adobe Acrobat .pdf file entitled
ePhoto 1680 User’s Guide.pdf
PhotoWise
For more detailed information on PhotoWise, consult the .pdf file
called
PhotoWise Tips
consult the on-line help in the software itself.
and is located on the PhotoWise CD.
in the PhotoWise folder on your hard disk, or
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Introduction
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AFETY INFORMATION
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble
the camera. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
the camera to rain or moisture.
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Batteries and Battery Charger
Before installing the batteries, turn the Mode switch to OFF.
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Use only size AA alkaline, lithium, rechargeable NiCd or NiMH
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batteries.
Because of their short life, standard alkaline batteries are
not recommended for the ePhoto 1680.
Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, corrosion or
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swelling, or batteries that are excessively warm.
Always replace all four batteries with four identical, new (or fully
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charged) ones.
Dispose of used batteries promptly in a manner that complies
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with applicable laws.
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Keep all batteries away from children.
Place only rechargeable NiMH or NiCd batteries in the charger.
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Do not place alkaline, lithium or other non-rechargeable batteries in the charger.
Never charge different types or sizes of batteries together.
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Keep the battery charger away from moisture at all times.
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Do not use the battery charger as a power source.
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Safety Information
ePhoto 1680 User’s Guide
Camera
Be careful not to pinch fingers or clothing between the swivel
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lens and the main camera body.
Do not force the zoom lens to swivel beyond its range
(280 °).
Do not touch or press on the LCD.
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When installing a memory card, make sure the door of the
memory card slot is fully closed before swiveling the lens.
Keep memory cards away from sources of heat, moisture and
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static electricity, as well as magnetic fields generated by electrical appliances such as TVs, VCRs and microwave ovens.
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Avoid leaving the camera in the sun or in a very warm location
(beach, car, etc.) for prolonged periods.
Do not wrap the camera in cloth or plastic while it is on (heat
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and moisture may be trapped and damage the camera).
Avoid using the camera in excessively cold (below 32°F/0°C)
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or excessively warm (above 104°F/40°C) conditions.
When you bring the ePhoto 1680 from a cold to a warm loca-
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tion, allow the camera to reach room temperature before you
use it.
Do not drop or bump the camera.
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Use only the optional Agfa ePhoto AC adapter with your
camera. Use of any other adapter will void your warranty
and may damage the camera.
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Safety Information
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C
AMERA PARTS
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Shutter Button:
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Battery Compartment:
ies (included).
3.
Memory Card Slot:
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Built-in Flash:
off).
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FlashTrack™ Swivel Zoom Lens:
camera body over a range of 280° so you can take pictures at
any angle.
takes pictures.
holds 4 size AA alkaline or NiMH batter-
holds a removable memory card.
with 4 settings (automatic, fill-in, “red-eye” and
swivels independently of the
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Camera Parts
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EasyPilot™ Button (on side of camera):
options (when turned) and makes a selection (when pressed).
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Mode Switch:
PLAY to view stored images) and OFF.
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LCD:
functions as the viewfinder, and displays captured images
and the camera’s built-in menu system.
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Port Cover:
OUT ports.
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Info Button:
and/or images.
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Zoom Buttons:
zoom buttons scroll through captured images.
turns the camera on (REC to take pictures or
for the SERIAL, POWER (AC adapter) and VIDEO
displays information about the camera, batteries
zoom the lens in (+) or out (–). In PLAY, the
scrolls through menu
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Camera Parts
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M
EMORY CARDS
The ePhoto 1680 has no internal memory. All images are stored on
removable memory cards. These cards are available in 2 MB, 4 MB,
8 MB and 16 MB sizes.
The ePhoto 1680 accepts only 3.3 volt SSFDC or SmartMedia™ removable memory cards.
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Inserting a Memory Card
To insert a memory card:
1. Swivel the lens up to expose the memory card slot on the side
of the main camera body.
2. Open the door covering the memory slot and hold it open.
The door is equipped with an interlock mechanism which
automatically turns off the camera whenever the door
is opened.
3. Insert the memory card as shown on the door and push it all the
way into the slot. The card can only be inserted one way.
4. Release the door. Make sure it closes completely and does not
interfere with the swivel action of the lens.
Memory Card Capacity
Your camera comes with one 4 MB card, whose storage capacity
depends on the resolution of the images (for more information, see
Resolution
on page 21).
Memory cards can store images in any combination of
resolutions.
Memory Cards
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Memory Card Conditions
Certain memory card conditions may be indicated on the LCD from
time to time:
Icon
Description
(Flashing) No memory card has been inserted.
(Flashing) The memory card is the wrong type or
is unreadable. To reformat the card, press in the
EasyPilot button. Turn it to select
it in to begin the reformatting process.
Selecting
memory card.
(Flashing) The memory card is full. To take more
pictures, perform one of the following:
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YES
erases all data stored on the
Insert a new card.
Lower the resolution (see
page 21).
YES
and press
Note:
Resolution
on
◗ Download the pictures to your computer
(see
Downloading Images into Your Com-
puter
on page 40).
◗ Delete some or all of the images (see
ing Images
on page 34).
Delet-
Memory Cards
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BATTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGER
So you can start using your ePhoto 1680 immediately, a set of 4
Duracell ULTRA® alkaline batteries is included. These batteries are
ready to use, but can be used
recharged.
Four size AA rechargeable NiMH batteries and a battery charger are
also included. These batteries must be charged overnight before
being used. The type of charger included with your camera depends
on varying international power requirements. Specific operating
instructions for your charger are packed inside the device or printed
on its box.
Recharge only NiMH or NiCd batteries. Never place
alkaline or lithium batteries in a battery charger.
To install the batteries:
◗ Slide off the battery compartment cover.
◗ Insert the 4 batteries, following the orientation shown in the bat-
tery compartment.
◗ Replace the battery compartment cover. Make sure it clicks into
place.
one time only
and cannot be
Batteries and Battery Charger
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Battery Recommendations
For best results, use batteries of the following types:
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Battery
Type
Lithium 1600 Recommended: Energizer® Hi
NiMH 750 Best type. Rechargeable.
NiCd 750 Rechargeable.
Alkaline 500 Use only brands specifically
Average Pictures
Per Charge
Notes
Energy Lithium.
Cannot be recharged.
made for “high-drain” devices
(such as Duracell ULTRA®).
Cannot be recharged.
Battery Tips
◗ Recharge your fully depleted NiMH batteries using the battery
charger included with your ePhoto 1680.
◗ For best results, use batteries until they are completely empty.
Then recharge them fully.
◗ Battery life can be greatly extended by using the optional Agfa
AC adapter to power the camera indoors or while connected to a
computer.
◗ Keep a spare set of fully charged NiMH or NiCd batteries on
hand at all times.
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CAMERA BUTTONS AND CONTROLS
Mode Switch
The Mode switch powers the ePhoto 1680 on and off:
◗ REC — to take pictures.
◗ PLAY — to view and/or delete stored images.
◗ OFF — to turn off the camera.
In REC or PLAY, the camera’s startup process can be
interrupted by switching to OFF.
When the ePhoto 1680 is not connected to a computer, the camera
powers down automatically after 60 seconds (REC) or 5 minutes
(PLAY) of inactivity.
To turn the camera back on in either mode, press the Info button.
EasyPilot Button
The EasyPilot button is used to navigate the camera’s built-in menu
system.
To use the EasyPilot button:
◗ Scroll — Turn the button in either direction to move from one
menu option or icon to another.
◗ Select — Press in the button to select the highlighted icon or
the setting indicated by the arrow.
You can exit the menu system any time by pressing the
Info button.
Camera Buttons and Controls
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Zoom Buttons
The zoom buttons are used as follows:
◗ REC — to zoom the lens in (+) or out (–).
◗ PLAY — to scroll through images.
Shutter Button
The shutter button has two positions:
◗ Halfway — to lock the camera’s focus and calculate the
exposure.
◗ All the way — to take a picture.
Pressing the shutter button fully automatically activates
the autofocus and calculates the exposure, so there may
be a slight delay before the picture is taken.
Info Button
◗ REC — Press the Info button once to view the battery status
and the image counters. Press it again to see the settings icons
and the date and time. Press it a third time to remove the information display.
◗ PLAY — Press the Info button once to see the image counters
and lock status (if applicable). Press it again to see the battery
status, as well as the resolution, date and time at which the picture was taken. Press it a third time to remove the information
display.
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