AGFA ePhoto CL20 User Manual

ePhoto CL20

User’s Guide

Trademarks

AGFA and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG.

AGFAnet, AGFAnet Print Service, PhotoGenie, PhotoWise and ePhoto CL20 are registered trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert N.V.

Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated that may be registered in certain jurisdictions.

CompactFlash is a trademark of the SanDisk corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer and NetMeeting are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and in other countries.

VideoImpression is a trademark of ArcSoft Inc.

Other products or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

All software and hardware described in this document are subject to change without any notice.

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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. 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.

The limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, 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 switching 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 Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

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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.

This equipment complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/ECC

Standards: EN 50081-1-EN55022 class B

EN 50082-1-EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4

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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.

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. During the 90 days period, Agfa guaranties free support via the telephone. This support is not valid for third party software.

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 the customer:

Abuses or modifies Product or Software.

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.

Supplies other Software or Interfacing.

Warranty service is excluded if the serial number of the product has been tampered with or removed.

Caution:

fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability and non-infringement, are excluded.

The parties agree that all other warranties, express or implied, including warranties of

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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.

Safety Information 6

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.

If condensation develops inside the camera, stop using it immediately. Leave the camera at

room temperature for a few hours to allow the condensation to evaporate.

To clean the camera lens or LCD, blow away any surface dust or dirt. Then breathe on the

surface to form a mist and gently wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth or lens cleaning tissue.

To avoid scratching the lens, use a gentle, circular motion when wiping.

Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners on the outside surfaces of the camera. Wipe off dust

with a clean, dry cloth.

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Contents

Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera.................................................................................... 11

Taking a Closer Look ................................................................................................................11

Power Sources .......................................................................................................................... 13

Batteries..................................................................................................................... 13

USB Power ................................................................................................................14

Memory Options........................................................................................................................ 15

Internal Memory......................................................................................................... 15

CompactFlash Memory Card (Optional External Memory)........................................ 15

Camera Controls ....................................................................................................................... 16

The REC/OFF Auto Return Switch ............................................................................ 16

The Status Display..................................................................................................... 16

The Mode Button .......................................................................................................17

The Resolution Button ...............................................................................................18

The Delete Button...................................................................................................... 19

Chapter 2: Recording a Still Image ...............................................................................................20

Chapter 3: Transferring Images to Your PC................................................................................. 21

Installing the Required Software ............................................................................................... 21

Connecting the Camera to Your PC.......................................................................................... 22

Viewing and Saving Images on Your PC Using the AgfaCam Mounter .................................... 23

Chapter 4: Organizing Images Using PhotoWise ........................................................................ 24

Chapter 5: Ordering Prints Over the Internet Using AGFAnet Print Service ............................ 27

Ordering Prints Using the Print Button ...................................................................................... 27

Ordering Prints Using the AgfaCam Mounter............................................................................ 28

Chapter 6: Using the ePhoto CL20 for Video Applications ........................................................30

Videoconferencing with MS NetMeeting ................................................................................... 30

Videoconferencing over the Internet .......................................................................... 30

Videoconferencing over LAN ..................................................................................... 30

Capturing Video Images with VideoImpression ........................................................................ 31

Contents 8

Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support ................................................................................. 32

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 32

Support...................................................................................................................................... 32

Appendix B: Camera Specifications ............................................................................................. 34

Contents 9

Introduction

The Agfa ePhoto CL20 digital camera can handle still images as well as video images. The following table gives you an overview of the possibilities of the camera:

Still images Video/Images over USB

Using a CompactFlash™ Card (p.15)

to store images on a CompactFlash

memory card

to (re)format your CompactFlash card

Recording still images (p.20)

in Low resolution (512 x 384) up to 30

images in the internal 1 MB camera memory

at XGA in High resolution (1024 x 768)

up to 10 images in the internal 1 MB camera memory

at PhotoGenie resolution (1280 x 960)

up to 6 images in the internal 1 MB camera memory

Transferring still images to your PC (p.21)

USB powered (no batteries needed)

fast image download with the USB

interface at 300KB/s on your PC (this requires Windows® 98-2000)

to view images on your PC using

AgfaCam Mounter

to order prints over the internet using

AGFAnet™ Print Service

to manage images using PhotoWise™

Videoconferencing (p.30)

USB powered (no batteries needed)

using the USB interface at 300KB/s on

your PC (this requires Windows® 98-2000)

videoconferencing software using

Microsoft NetMeeting® or other videoconferencing software that supports standard video for Windows drivers

with built-in flash and self-timer

functionality

Deleting still images (p.19)

to delete images

to delete the last image recorded

to delete all images

to clear the camera memory

Note: To read more on your ePhoto CL20, visit: http://support.agfa.com/homeOffice.

Note: Due to rescaling, some of the screen shots included in this document may appear

unclear when displayed at 100% magnification. You can view these screen shots more clearly by using the Zoom tool to increase the default magnification.

Capturing video images (p.31)

USB powered (no batteries needed)

using the USB interface at 300KB/s on

your PC (this requires Windows® 98-2000)

video capture software using

VideoImpression™

Introduction 10

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera

Taking a Closer Look

Shutter Button

To record an image or to confirm options of the Delete button.

Timer Indicator

A blinking red light indicates that the selftimer is activated.

Built-in Flash

To light dark scenes.

Lens

Focal range = 65 cm (25.6 inch) to infinity.

CompactFlash Slot

To insert an optional CompactFlash memory card.

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