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  • Page 1 1680 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Fcc Information

    1680 User’s Guide 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 inter- ference to radio and TV reception and could void the user’s authorization to operate this...

  • Page 3: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty

    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.
  • Page 4 1680 User’s Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1680 User’s Guide ONTENTS FCC Information ....... . 2 User Information .
  • Page 6 1680 User’s Guide Advanced Settings ......24 Using the Advanced Menu ......24 Advanced Settings Icons .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Other Documents User’s Guide This guide is also available as an Adobe Acrobat .pdf file entitled ePhoto 1680 User’s Guide.pdf and is located on the PhotoWise CD. PhotoWise For more detailed information on PhotoWise, consult the .pdf file called PhotoWise Tips in the PhotoWise folder on your hard disk, or consult the on-line help in the software itself.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Use only size AA alkaline, lithium, rechargeable NiCd or NiMH 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 swelling, or batteries that are excessively warm.

  • Page 9: 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 1680 from a cold to a warm loca- tion, allow the camera to reach room temperature before you use it.

  • Page 10: Camera Parts

    1680 User’s Guide AMERA ARTS 1. Shutter Button: takes pictures. 2. Battery Compartment: holds 4 size AA alkaline or NiMH batter- ies (included). 3. Memory Card Slot: holds a removable memory card. 4. Built-in Flash: with 4 settings (automatic, fill-in, “red-eye” and off).
  • Page 11 1680 User’s Guide 6. EasyPilot™ Button (on side of camera): scrolls through menu options (when turned) and makes a selection (when pressed). 7. Mode Switch: turns the camera on (REC to take pictures or PLAY to view stored images) and OFF.

  • Page 12: Memory Cards

    1680 User’s Guide EMORY ARDS 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 Smart- Media™...

  • Page 13: Memory Card Conditions

    1680 User’s Guide 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.

  • Page 14: Batteries And Battery Charger

    ATTERIES AND ATTERY HARGER 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 one time only and cannot be recharged.

  • Page 15: Battery Recommendations

    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.

  • Page 16: Camera Buttons And Controls

    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.

  • Page 17: Zoom Buttons

    1680 User’s Guide 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.

  • Page 18: Information Displays

    1680 User’s Guide NFORMATION ISPLAYS REC Mode Information Symbols Symbol Description Battery status: Segments disappear as power is used. When only the outline remains, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are completely empty, a flashing battery icon cov- ers the screen, and the camera cannot be used until the batteries are replaced.
  • Page 19 1680 User’s Guide PLAY Mode Information Symbols Symbol Description Battery status: Segments disappear as power is used. When only the outline remains, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are completely empty, a flashing battery icon cov- ers the screen, and the camera cannot be used until the batteries are replaced.

  • Page 20: Taking Pictures

    To take pictures: 1. Turn the Mode switch to REC. The LCD briefly shows the Agfa logo and then the “live” image seen through the lens. 2. Swivel the lens and use the zoom buttons (+ to zoom in, – to zoom out) to frame your picture on the LCD.

  • Page 21: Basic Settings

    5. Press in the EasyPilot button to select the setting. You can exit the icon/menu system any time by pressing the Info button. Resolution The ePhoto 1680 provides the following resolution settings: Setting Description 1600 x 1200 pixels: very low compression utilizing PhotoGenie™...

  • Page 22: Flash

    Red-eye: controlled pre-flashing is used to reduce the “red-eye” effect Digital Zoom The ePhoto 1680 is equipped with a digital zoom feature. Using this feature, you can zoom into the center of the picture to create a 640 x 480 pixel image.

  • Page 23: Preview

    Description 1x: digital zoom is off (default). 2x: digital zoom (and 307 resolution) is applied. Preview The ePhoto 1680 provides two preview settings: Setting Description Normal: shows the view through the lens (default). Low light: displays dark scenes more brightly so you can see details better to frame your shot.

  • Page 24: Advanced Settings

    DVANCED ETTINGS This section describes the advanced settings you can use to cus- tomize your ePhoto 1680 in addition to the basic settings (see Basic Settings on page 21). To access the advanced settings: 1. Set the Mode switch to REC.

  • Page 25: Advanced Settings Icons

    1680 User’s Guide Remember the following points as you use the menu system: The Automatic option restores all settings to their defaults. Use the Exit option or the Info button to leave the menu system without making any changes.

  • Page 26: Self Timer

    1680 User’s Guide Icon Setting Selected Exposure: manual Exposure: time value Manual white point External flash If there is no icon displayed, the settings are set to automatic. Self Timer The self timer delays the shutter after you press the shutter button (for example, so you can set the camera and join the picture).

  • Page 27: Focus

    The Exposure setting controls the camera’s exposure preference with the following options: Time value Aperture value Manual Before you take a picture, the ePhoto 1680 alerts you of a possible overexposure or underexposure . You can, however, still take the picture.

  • Page 28: Aperture Value

    1680 User’s Guide To set a time value: 1. Select Exposure in the Advanced menu. 2. Select Time value in the EXPOSURE menu. 3. Select a time value. Aperture value This option controls the aperture size. Use this “aperture priority”...

  • Page 29: White Point

    1680 User’s Guide 3. Scroll the EasyPilot button up (+) to increase the exposure or down (–) to decrease it. The image changes as you scroll to reflect the new exposure. The A setting indicates that exposure is set automatically by the camera.

  • Page 30: External Flash

    1680 User’s Guide External Flash Your ePhoto 1680 can be used with any external flash equipped with a white light slave sensor. Whenever a picture is taken, the external flash is triggered by a low-power burst of light from the camera’s built-in flash.

  • Page 31: Preferences

    1680 User’s Guide 3. Select your shutter speed based on these criteria: 1/100: High-energy type external flash (typically over 1500 watts) 1/200: Low-energy type external flash (typically under 1500 watts) 4. Adjust the energy of the external flash power supply while tak- ing pictures to find the proper exposure.

  • Page 32: Automatic

    1680 User’s Guide To set the date and time: 1. Select Date & Time in the Advanced menu. The SET DATE & TIME screen appears with the month underlined. 2. Turn the EasyPilot button until the desired month appears.

  • Page 33: Working With Captured Images

    1680 User’s Guide ORKING WITH APTURED MAGES The ePhoto 1680 allows you to view and delete captured images or lock them against accidental deletion using the PLAY mode in either single-image view or multi-image view. Remember the following points when in PLAY: When you turn the Mode switch to PLAY, the ePhoto 1680 LCD shows the last picture taken.
  • Page 34 1680 User’s Guide 2. When you reach the last image stored, as indicated by the counter (e.g. 3/3), you can scroll further to go back to the first image. You may scroll this way in a continuous loop. Zooming in on an Image The camera’s digital 2x zoom allows you to zoom in on the center of...
  • Page 35 1680 User’s Guide Select Exit or press the Info button to leave the menu without deleting any images. 5. In the confirmation screen that appears, select Yes to delete the image. A progress screen confirms the deletion. If the arrow jumps to No without deleting the image, the image is locked against accidental deletion (note the icon).

  • Page 36: Using Multi-Image View

    1680 User’s Guide 3. Select the desired option: Lock/Unlock — to lock/unlock the current image. This option immediately locks ( icon) or unlocks (no icon) the current image. You can use the zoom buttons to scroll through images to lock/unlock.
  • Page 37 1680 User’s Guide When you reach the last thumbnail on the screen, scroll- ing further adds a new row of thumbnails to the screen (if there are more than 9 images). You may scroll this way in a continuous loop, forward or backward.
  • Page 38 1680 User’s Guide 8. When you are done marking images, select Done. The thumb- nails are displayed. Those marked for deletion are indicated by a 9. Select Yes to delete the image(s). A progress screen confirms the deletion. Select No to return to the Select image screen (step 6), or Exit to leave the menu system.

  • Page 39: Viewing Images On A Tv

    8. When you are finished locking/unlocking, select Done. Viewing Images on a TV You can connect the ePhoto 1680 to a television via the included video cable so you can view captured images or take pictures. Your camera is either PAL or NTSC compliant, as marked on the outside of the box.

  • Page 40: Using The Camera With Your Computer

    AMERA WITH OMPUTER Connecting to Your Computer In order to download stored images, the ePhoto 1680 must be con- nected to a computer using the serial cable provided. To connect the camera to your computer: 1. Plug the jack at one end of the serial cable into the SERIAL port on your camera.

  • Page 41: Creating Installation Diskettes For Photowise

    1680 User’s Guide REATING NSTALLATION ISKETTES HOTO Use this procedure to create diskettes so you can install PhotoWise on systems that do not have a CD-ROM drive. Use blank, formatted diskettes when prompted and label them by number (i.e., Disk 1, 2, 3, 4).

  • Page 42: Camera Care And Maintenance

    AMERA ARE AND AINTENANCE Your ePhoto 1680 requires minimal maintenance. Before you per- form any maintenance procedures, read Safety Information on page 8 of this guide. Then follow these guidelines: Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners on the outside surfaces of the camera.

  • Page 43: System Requirements

    1680 User’s Guide YSTEM EQUIREMENTS IBM PCs and Compatibles 486 processor (Pentium® recommended) Windows 95 or Windows NT (3.51 or later) 16 MB RAM 50 MB available hard disk space VGA monitor with support for at least 256 colors...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    1680 User’s Guide ROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem using your ePhoto 1680, please review this section first. If you cannot find the solution to your problem here, visit Agfa on-line at www.agfahome.com/ephoto or check with your dealer. Problem...
  • Page 45 1680 User’s Guide Problem Possible Cause/Solution The LCD doesn’t The camera is connected to a computer. Disconnect the camera or use the camera turn on. controls in PhotoWise. The camera is connected to a TV. Discon- nect the camera or view the images on your TV set.
  • Page 46 1680 User’s Guide Problem Possible Cause/Solution The recorded The subject moved while you were taking the picture. Hold the camera steady and take image is blurry. the picture again. You moved the camera before it beeped, signaling that the image was captured. Take the picture again and hold the camera steady until you hear the beep.
  • Page 47 The batteries are too weak. Replace them. The serial port setting is incorrect. Your PC’s serial port should be dedicated to the ePhoto 1680. If your computer is running other software packages in the background that periodically check the serial port (e.g., personal digital assistants), turn those pro- grams off.
  • Page 48 1680 User’s Guide Problem Possible Cause/Solution PhotoWise can’t The camera is off. Turn the Mode switch to PLAY or REC. find the camera. The serial cable is connected incorrectly. Check the cable and connections. The batteries are too weak. Replace them.

  • Page 49: Camera Specifications

    1680 User’s Guide AMERA PECIFICATIONS Parameter Specifications Physical Dimensions 2" H x 6 1/8" W x 3 3/4" D (51 x 156 x 92 mm) Weight 13.5 oz or 380 g (without batteries) Other Tripod mountable (1/4" x 20, standard 35 mm...
  • Page 50 1680 User’s Guide Parameter Specifications Resolution — 1600 x 1200 pixels, very low compres- sion — 1280 x 960 pixels, low compression — 640 x 480 pixels, low compression — 1280 x 960 pixels, black & white docu- ment mode...
  • Page 51 1680 User’s Guide Parameter Specifications Average Image — 7.3 seconds Display Time — 5.9 seconds (PLAY) — 3.5 seconds — 5.9 seconds Computer Serial, RS-232C Interface Transmission up to 230,400 bps Speed Video Output NTSC only or PAL only (see box)
  • Page 53 Tel.: 59 5 2149 0183/5 Fax: 46 8793 0171 Fax: 59 5 2149 5792 Taiwan Perú Bayer Taiwan Co., Ltd - Agfa Division Distribuidora Multigra 5F, 237 Sung Chiang Road, Taipei 10477 Av. Guardia Civil 810, Apartado 270112, Tel.: 886 2508 7272...
  • Page 54 For more information about the Agfa ePhoto 1680 digital camera, visit the Agfa Web site at www.agfahome.com/ephoto . © 1998 Agfa Division, Bayer Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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