AGFA ePhoto CL34 User Manual

ePhoto CL34

User’s Guide

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Trademarks

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

AGFAnet, AGFAnet Print Service, PhotoWise and ePhoto CL34 are registered trademarks of Agfa­Gevaert 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.

Copyright © January 2001 Agfa-Gevaert N.V.

All rights reserved.

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:

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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 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.

Regulation Compliance 3

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, EN610004-4

Regulation Compliance 4

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 limited free support. Support on third party
software (included with the ePhoto CL34) is limited to the direct interaction with the ePhoto CL34
camera, or with the Agfa-developed 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:

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Abuses or modifies Product or Software.

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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.

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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

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the camera.

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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.

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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.

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Care and Maintenance

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Avoid leaving the camera in the sun or in a very warm location (beach, car, and so on) for

prolonged periods.

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Do not wrap the camera in cloth or plastic while it is on (heat and moisture may be trapped and

damage the camera).

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

40°C/104°F) conditions.

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When you bring the camera from a cold to a warm location, allow the camera to reach room

temperature before you use it.

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If condensation develops inside the camera, stop using it immediately. Remove the batteries

and (if needed) the CompactFlash memory card and leave the camera at room temperature
for a few hours to allow the condensation to evaporate.

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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.

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

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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

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

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

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

Memory Options........................................................................................................................ 14

Internal Memory......................................................................................................... 14

Inserting/Removing an Optional CompactFlash Memory Card .................................14

Formatting an Optional CompactFlash Memory Card ............................................... 15

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

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

The Status Display..................................................................................................... 17

The LCD Display........................................................................................................ 17

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

The Selftimer Button .................................................................................................. 19

The Flash Button ....................................................................................................... 20

Jog Dial Wheel........................................................................................................... 21

Shutter Button............................................................................................................ 21

Focus Switch ............................................................................................................. 21

Print Button ................................................................................................................ 21

Chapter 2: Recording Images and Videoclips in Record Mode .................................................22

Changing Basic Settings ........................................................................................................... 23

Changing a Basic Setting........................................................................................... 24

Resolution/Recording Mode ...................................................................................... 24

Digital Zoom............................................................................................................... 25

Flash .......................................................................................................................... 25

Preview ...................................................................................................................... 26

Changing Advanced Settings .................................................................................................... 27

Changing an Advanced Setting .................................................................................27

QuickReview.............................................................................................................. 27

Exposure.................................................................................................................... 28

White Balance............................................................................................................ 29

Sound......................................................................................................................... 29

Auto Shut Down......................................................................................................... 30

Language................................................................................................................... 30

Automatic................................................................................................................... 30

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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 ...................................................................... 32

Zooming in on an Image in Single-Image View ......................................................... 33

Printing Images in Single-Image View ....................................................................... 33

Displaying Information in Single-Image View............................................................. 34

Using Multi-Image View............................................................................................................. 35

Viewing Images in Multi-Image View ......................................................................... 35

Deleting Images in Multi-Image View ........................................................................ 35

Printing Images in Multi-Image View ......................................................................... 36

Chapter 4: Transferring Images to Your PC................................................................................. 37

Installing the Required Software ...............................................................................................37

Connecting the Camera to Your PC.......................................................................................... 38

Viewing and Saving Images on Your PC Using the AgfaCam Mounter .................................... 39

Chapter 5: Organizing Images Using PhotoWise ........................................................................ 40

Chapter 6: Ordering Prints Over the Internet Using AGFAnet Print Service ............................ 44

Ordering Prints Using the Print Button ...................................................................................... 44

Ordering Prints Using the AgfaCam Mounter............................................................................ 45

Chapter 7: Using the ePhoto CL34 for Video Applications ........................................................ 47

Videoconferencing with MS NetMeeting ................................................................................... 47

Videoconferencing over the Internet .......................................................................... 47

Videoconferencing over LAN ..................................................................................... 47

Capturing Video Images with VideoImpression ........................................................................ 48

Opening and managing videoclips with VideoImpression......................................................... 49

Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support ................................................................................. 50

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 50

Support...................................................................................................................................... 51

Appendix B: Camera Specifications ............................................................................................. 53

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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:

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Check the camera settings on the status display.

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Frame images with the optical viewfinder or color LCD screen.

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Record images and videoclips and immediately review them on the color LCD screen.

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Store images in the camera’s 2MB internal memory or on an optional CompactFlash card.

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Immediately decide whether you want to keep or delete the image you recorded.

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Immediately load images into a computer, print them, use them on the Web, attach them to e-

mails, ...

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Immediately print images through the AGFAnet internet print service using the Print button.

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Transfer still images or videoclips to your PC, capture videoclips or attend a videoconference

using a USB connection.

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Capture videoclips up to 20 seconds on the internal memory (10fps) and up to 30 seconds on

an optional CompactFlash card (20fps).

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Capture 3 low resolution images/second in Burst mode (for maximum 3.5 seconds). This

requires an additional processing time of 7 seconds.

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Transfer your images to a computer using a fast USB connection (this requires a computer

and an operating system compatible with the USB interface).

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Tag your images to be printed on a minilab that supports DPOF™ (Digital Print Order Format)

or on a printer that supports DPOF.

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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.

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Display

To see the settings on a black and white display.

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Timer Indicator

A blinking red light indicates that the selftimer is activated.

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Lens

f = 7.1 mm (50 mm equivalent).

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Macro switch

To switch the focal range from normal mode (65 cm / 25.6” – infinity) to macro mode (25 cm /

9.8”).

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Battery Compartment

To insert 4 AA Alkaline, AA Lithium or AA NiMH batteries.

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1

USB Port (

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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.

6

Selftimer Button

To activate the selftimer.

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Flash Button

To set the desired flash setting.

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PLAY/OFF/REC Auto Return Switch

To switch the camera on or off.

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1.8” Color LCD screen

To frame images or record videoclips or to preview recorded images/videoclips.
To select options from the Record or Play menu (row of icons).

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Jog Dial wheel

To scroll through the menu options (by pressing the arrow buttons) and select options (by
pressing the Enter button in the center of the Jog Dial wheel).

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Tripod Mount

To mount the camera on a tripod or cradle.

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Power Sources

Your ePhoto CL34 has two possible power sources:

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batteries

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USB power

Batteries

Inserting batteries

Your ePhoto CL34 camera comes with 4 AA Alkaline batteries.

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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.

Battery status

The Display always indicates the status of the battery. Segments disappear as power is used.

Full Half-full Nearly Empty

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Note: The Nearly Empty-icon indicates that the inserted batteries will power your camera for

only a few minutes more.

Battery care

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If you are not going to use your camera for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to

prevent leaks or corrosion.

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Before replacing the batteries, switch OFF the camera.

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Use only size AA Alkaline, NiMH (with a minimum capacity of 1200 mAh) or Lithium batteries.

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Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, corrosion or swelling.

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Do not use batteries that are excessively warm.

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If necessary, clean battery contacts with a dry cloth before installation.

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Always replace all batteries with four identical, new (or fully charged) ones.

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Dispose used batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws.

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Tips for saving battery life

In order to extend battery life use following tips:

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Use the optical viewfinder instead of the LCD to frame images.

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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).

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Note: If the camera is USB-powered the flash is disabled.

Memory Options

You can store captured images or recorded videoclips in two ways:

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In the Internal memory (2 MB).

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On an optional CompactFlash memory card (external memory of 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, …MB

capacity).

Internal Memory

Your ePhoto CL34 camera comes with an internal memory of 2 MB where you can:

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store 4 images in Fine resolution (1280 x 960 pixels), 10 images in High resolution (1024 x 768

pixels) and up to 36 images in Low resolution (512 x 384 pixels);

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record 3 images/second for a maximum period of 3.5 seconds in Burst Mode;

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record a videoclip up to 20 seconds in Video Mode at 10 frames per second.

Inserting/Removing an Optional CompactFlash Memory Card

Using a CompactFlash™ memory card you can:

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store more images than on the internal memory of your camera;

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record 3 images/second for a maximum period of 3.5 seconds in Burst Mode;

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record a videoclip up to 30 seconds in Video mode at 20 frames per second.

Caution

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: Switch off your camera before inserting or removing a CompactFlash™ memory card.

Remove the CompactFlash™ card cover from the memory card slot.

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Note: When no CompactFlash™ card is inserted, the CompactFlash cover will keep your

ePhoto CL34 dustfree.

2

Connect the CompactFlash™ card cover to the CompactFlash card.

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3

Insert the CompactFlash™ card and push it all the way into the slot.

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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.

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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.

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Note: With a CompactFlash card inserted, the internal memory cannot be used.

Formatting an Optional CompactFlash Memory Card

When your CompactFlash card does not work properly or when you permanently want to remove all
data from your memory card, format your CompactFlash card. When your optional CompactFlash
card is working properly, you do not need to format it.

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Note: Make sure you inserted an optional CompactFlash memory card as described in

Inserting/Removing an Optional CompactFlash Memory Card.

1

Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards 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.

3

Scroll using the left/right arrow of the Jog Dial wheel to highlight the

4

Press the Enter button or the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel.

The Delete Pictures window appears.

5

Scroll using the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel to highlight the Reformat option.

6

Press the Enter button.

A confirmation screen appears.

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Select Yes to format the CompactFlash memory card.

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Camera Controls

The PLAY/OFF/REC Auto Return Switch

Switching on the camera

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Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC or PLAY.

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REC: The camera is switched on. Wait until the Green Action Indicator stops blinking
before recording an image.

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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. W hen the camera is not connected
to a computer, it shuts down automatically after 5 minutes of inactivity.

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Note: The LCD screen switches off automatically after 30 seconds of inactivity.

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Note: For more information about changing the interval of the automatic Power off

function, refer to the Auto Shut Down section in this manual.

To re-activate the camera:

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Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC or PLAY.

Switching off the camera

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Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards the active mode to shut down the

camera.

You hear a beep, the Green Action Indicator and display are dimmed.

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