AGFA ePhoto 780 User Manual

Quick-Start

User’s Guide

Quick-Start

Reference

FCC INFORMATION

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) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this

equipment.

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. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

CANADIAN RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS STATEMENT This Class B digital device meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du

Canada.

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, or (3) supplies other Software or Interfacing. 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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Quick-Start

This section of the User’s Guide gives you a fast overview of how to use your ePhoto 780 to take pictures and review them on the camera. The

Reference

section of this guide contains

more in-depth information about the ePhoto 780.

Note: For hints on using this file most effectively, click here.

Step 1: Turn on the Camera

To turn on the camera, slide the lens cover open.

Note: Make sure you are familiar with the parts of your camera.

Step 2: Review the Settings

Review the camera settings by looking at the LCD panel on top of the camera.

Step 3: Change the Settings as Needed

To change the resolution for your pictures, press the Resolution button repeatedly until the setting you want is shown in the Status Display:

Quick-Start (cont.)

◗ . 320 x 240 pixels (lowest resolution) ◗ .. 640 x 480 pixels with moderate compression ◗ ... 640 x 480 pixels with low compression

◗ .... 780 mode, 1024 x 768 pixels (highest resolution)

To change the flash mode, press the Flash button repeatedly until the mode you want is shown:

◗ Off (No flash used) ◗ Auto (Flash used as needed) ◗ Red-eye (Automatic flash with pre-flash to reduce “red-eye” effect) ◗ Forced (Flash always used)

Step 4: Frame the Picture

To frame the picture, look through the optical viewfinder.

Press the Video Viewfinder button. The LCD screen now acts as a viewfinder.

Quick-Start (cont.)

Step 5: Take the Picture

To take the picture while looking at the optical or video viewfinder, press the shutter button fully. The camera beeps and the image is stored in a few seconds.

Step 6: Review the Stored Image

After a few seconds, the picture you just took is displayed on the LCD screen. If you want to delete the picture, press the button next to Delete now.

If you have taken more than one picture, you can scroll through all the images continuously using the ¶and Äbuttons.

To take a picture while reviewing stored images, just press the shutter button.

More Information

The

Reference

portion of this User’s Guide contains much more detailed information about

the features of your ePhoto 780, including:

◗ Deleting images ◗ Locking images so they cannot be deleted ◗ Downloading images to your computer ◗ Showing a slide show on your TV

Contents of this Guide

FCC Information User Information Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Statement 1-YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY Introduction 1

Other Documents 1 Parts of Your Camera 1

Safety Information 2

Batteries 2 Camera 3

Turning the Camera On and Off 4

Automatic Power Down Feature 4 Quick-Start Mode 4

Taking Pictures 6

Adjusting the Focus Switch 6 Taking Pictures with the Optical Viewfinder 6 Taking Pictures with the Video Viewfinder 7 Quick Review 7 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 8 Changing the Resolution 8 Changing the Flash Mode 9

Using Memory Cards 10

Inserting Memory Cards 11 Reformatting Memory Cards 11 Memory Card Conditions 12

Flashing —>[ ] in Status Display 12 No Pictures 12 Format Menu 13 Format Failed 13

Contents of this Guide (cont.)

Three Beeps 13

Reviewing Images in Your Camera 14

Reviewing Sets of Images 14 Displaying Image Information 15

Using Your Camera with a TV 16

Setting the TV Type 16 Connecting the Camera to Your TV 17 Viewing Images on Your TV 17

Taking Pictures While Connected to a TV 18 Deleting Images 19 Locking and Unlocking Images 21 Setting the Date and Time 22 Selecting the Language 23 Changing Other Settings 24

Beeps 24

Quick Review Mode 25 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 26 Downloading Images into Your Computer 27

Image Resolution and Agfa PhotoGenie™ 29

Removing JPEG Artifacts 30 Using PhotoWise 31

Working with Images 31

Naming Images 32

QuickLink 33

Launching QuickLink 33 Using QuickLink 34

Creating Installation Floppy Disks for PhotoWise 35

PC 35

Contents of this Guide (cont.)

MACINTOSH 36

Troubleshooting 37

The camera has no power. 37

The camera beeps three times when the shutter button is pressed. 37

The shutter button doesn’t work. 38

The LCD screen doesn’t turn on. 38

The flash doesn’t work. 39

The recorded image is blurry. 39

The recorded image is too dark. 39

The recorded image is too bright. 40

Part of the recorded image is missing. 40

PhotoWise can’t find the camera. 40

An image can’t be deleted. 41

The LCD screen is blank except for a flashing number. 41 Camera Care 42 System Requirements 43

IBM PCs and Compatibles 43

Macintosh 43 Camera Specifications 44

Physical 44

Optics 44

Images 45

Power 45

Operation 45

Environment 46

Approvals 46 Local Agfa Dealers 47

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Parts of Your Camera

Menu button

Info button

Optical viewfinder

Status display

Wrist strap

hook

Resolution

button

Lens cover

button

Flash

Shutter

button

Optical

viewfinder

Lens

Focus

switch

Memory

card/port

compartment

LCD screen

3.3 V Memory card

Flash

button

Video viewfinder

button

Quick-Start

Reference

LCD button

Introduction

This section of the User’s Guide contains detailed information about your ePhoto 780 digital camera for your reference.

Note: For hints on using this file most effectively, click here.

For a quick overview of how to take and review pictures in your camera, see the

Quick-Start

section of this guide. For information about a specific topic, check the

Contents of this Guide

to go directly to that topic.

Other Documents

This User’s Guide also describes the basic functions of PhotoW ise™, the image editing software included with your camera. For more detailed information on PhotoWise, read the .pdf file called

PhotoWise Tips

in the PhotoWise folder on your hard disk, or consult the on-line

help in the software itself.

Parts of Your Camera

For an overview of the main features of your ePhoto 780, see the Parts of Your Camera.

Safety Information

!!!

WARNING! To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the camera. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

!!!

WARNING! To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the camera to rain or moisture.

Batteries

◗ Before installing the batteries, make sure the camera is off by sliding the lens cover

closed.

◗ Use only size AA alkaline (included), lithium, NiMH or NiCd batteries. ◗ Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, corrosion or swelling, or batteries that

are excessively warm to the touch.

◗ Always replace all four batteries with four identical, new (or fully charged) ones. ◗ Dispose of used batteries promptly in a manner that complies with applicable laws. ◗ Keep all batteries away from children.

Safety Information (cont.)

Camera

◗ Do not touch or press on the LCD screen. ◗ After installing the removable memory card, make sure the memory card compartment

cover is fully closed.

◗ Keep memory cards away from sources of heat, moisture and static electricity, as well as

magnetic fields generated by electrical appliances such as TVs, loudspeakers, VCRs, microwave ovens.

◗ Avoid leaving the camera in the sun or in a very warm location (on the beach, in a car,

etc.) for prolonged periods.

◗ Do not wrap the camera in cloth or plastic while it is turned on (this may trap heat and

moisture and damage the camera).

◗ Avoid using the camera in excessively cold (below 32°F/0°C) or excessively warm (above

104°F/40°C) conditions.

◗ When you bring the ePhoto 780 from a cold to a warm location, allow the camera to reach

room temperature before you use it.

◗ Do not drop or bump the camera.

CAUTION: Use only the optional Agfa ePhoto AC adapter with your camera. The use of any other adapter will void your warranty and may damage the camera.

Turning the Camera On and Off

In order to use any of the features of your ePhoto 780, you must turn on the camera’s power.

◗ To turn on the ePhoto 780, slide the lens cover open to expose the lens. ◗ To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover closed.

Automatic Power Down Feature

Whenever the camera is not connected to a computer, it powers down automatically after a period of inactivity to save power. To turn the camera back on, press the shutter button (this does not take a picture) or slide the lens cover closed and open again.

Note: The automatic power down time can be changed in PhotoWise (see the .pdf file

PhotoWise Tips

or on-line help in PhotoWise for details).

Quick-Start Mode

If you are using the ePhoto 780 for the first time, and whenever you first turn the camera on after changing the batteries, your camera enters the “quick-start” mode. In this mode, you are automatically prompted to set the date and time and format the memory card (if necessary):

◗ Slide the lens cover open to turn on the camera. The date and time are displayed with the

month highlighted.

◗ Press the ¶button to increase or the Äbutton to decrease the highlighted number.

Turning the Camera On and Off (cont.)

◗ Press the Menu button to highlight the next number. (Press the Info button to highlight the

previous number.)

◗ Repeat the above two steps for each number until the date and time are correct. ◗ When you are finished, press the LCD button. The LCD displays the message “No

Pictures.” If your memory card is unformatted, the formatting options are automatically displayed.

Note: If the formatting options are not displayed, your card is already formatted and you do not need to perform the next step.

◗ Press the button next to Format Now. At the end of the automatic formatting process your

camera is ready to use.

Taking Pictures

To take pictures with the ePhoto 780 you must have batteries installed and a removable

memory card inserted.

Note: If your camera is connected to a computer, all buttons are inactive, except the Focus switch. The camera can only be controlled from the computer.

Adjusting the Focus Switch

The Focus switch under the LCD screen is used to adjust the camera for the type of picture you are taking. Slide the switch to the appropriate mode for your shot:

◗ Macro mode: subjects between 0.5 and 1.5 feet (0.15 – 0.4 m) away. ◗ Portrait mode: subjects between 1.5 and 5 feet (0.4 – 1.5 m) away. ◗ 1m–>∞ Landscape mode: subjects more than 3 feet (1 m) away.

You can take pictures at any distance in any of the modes.

Taking Pictures with the Optical Viewfinder

You can take pictures with your ePhoto 780 like any conventional camera by simply looking through the optical viewfinder and fully pressing the shutter button.

Taking Pictures (cont.)

Taking Pictures with the Video Viewfinder

You can also use the LCD screen as a viewfinder:

◗ Press the Video Viewfinder button. The LCD screen now shows the view as seen through

the optical viewfinder.

◗ Frame your shot on the LCD screen and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.

Note: The video viewfinder uses more battery power than the optical viewfinder.

If you want to turn off the LCD screen and use only the optical viewfinder, press the Video Viewfinder button again.

Quick Review

Shortly after you take a picture, it is displayed on the LCD screen.

Note: This feature requires Quick Review mode to be on.

If you want to delete the picture, press the button next to Delete now. If you have taken more than one picture, you can scroll through all the images continuously

using the ¶and Äbuttons.

Taking Pictures (cont.)

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

The ePhoto 780 contains a self-timer that delays the shutter for 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. To use the self-timer:

◗ With the camera on (lens cover open), press the Menu button. The LCD screen displays

the last picture taken along with the main menu.

◗ Press the Äbutton to display additional menu options. ◗ Press the button next to Self-Timer. The self-timer is now turned on (ú).

Note: The self-timer is activated

only

for the next picture to be taken. It is deactivated after the picture is taken or as soon as you close the lens cover . Y ou can also press the button next to Self-Timer again to turn it off (□).

After activating the self-timer, take the picture. The red LED on the front of the camera next to the flash starts to blink right before the picture is taken.

Changing the Resolution

The ePhoto 780 provides four resolution settings indicated by stars in the Status Display:

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