AGFA ePhoto CL20 User Manual
AGFA ePhoto CL20 User Manual

AGFA ePhoto CL20 User Manual

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  • Page 1 CL20 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Regulation Compliance

    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.
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 7: Care And Maintenance

    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).
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 9: Contents

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support ... 32 Troubleshooting ... 32 Support... 32 Appendix B: Camera Specifications ... 34 Contents...
  • Page 10: Introduction

    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 Using a CompactFlash™ Card (p.15) to store images on a CompactFlash...
  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Getting To Know Your Camera

    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.
  • Page 12 USB Port ( To connect your camera with a USB cable to your computer. Print Button To upload your images via the internet to an Internet Printing Service. 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.
  • Page 13: Power Sources

    USB power Batteries Inserting batteries Your ePhoto CL20 camera comes with 2 AA Alkaline batteries. Note: You can also use AA NiMH or AA Lithium batteries. Unlock the battery compartment door. Slide the door of the battery compartment in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 14: Usb Power

    Battery Status The Display always indicates the status of the battery. Segments disappear as power is used. Full Nearly Empty A Empty icon indicates that the batteries are empty. Battery Care If you are not going to use your camera for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion.
  • Page 15: Memory Options

    Internal Memory Your ePhoto CL20 camera comes with an internal memory of 1 MB. You can store 6 images in PhotoGenie resolution, 10 images in High resolution (XGA) and up to 30 images in Low resolution. CompactFlash Memory Card (Optional External Memory) Inserting/Removing an Optional CompactFlash memory card Open the door of the memory card compartment.
  • Page 16: Camera Controls

    Camera Controls The REC/OFF Auto Return Switch Switching On the Camera Slide the REC/OFF auto return switch towards REC. Wait until the Green Action Indicator stops blinking before recording an image. Automatic Power Off Function The camera is equipped with an automatic power off function. It switches off automatically after one minute of inactivity.
  • Page 17: The Mode Button

    The Mode Button Activating Automatic Flash and/or Selftimer Press the Mode button to change the combined flash and selftimer option. a: Resolution button b: Mode button c: Delete button When you activated the automatic flash, the flashlight will go off if the scene you want to record is too dark.
  • Page 18: The Resolution Button

    The Resolution Button Setting the Resolution Depending on the Image resolution you can record 6 images in PhotoGenie resolution (1280 x 960), 10 images in XGA resolution (1024 x 768) and up to 30 still images in Low resolution (512 x 384). Note: According to the combination of PhotoGenie, High and Low resolution images you store in the camera’s memory (or on the CompactFlash card), the capacity varies.
  • Page 19: The Delete Button

    The Delete Button a: Resolution button b: Mode button c: Delete button Deleting the Last Image Taken Press the Delete button once to select the last image to delete. Press the Shutter button to delete the image. Confirm by pressing the shutter button once more. Deleting All Images at a Time Once your camera’s (or CompactFlash card) memory is full, you have to delete images in order to record new images.
  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Recording A Still Image

    Chapter 2: Recording a Still Image Note: Do not forget to insert batteries as described in Inserting Batteries. Slide the REC/OFF auto return switch towards REC. Wait until the Green Action Indicator stops blinking. Change the camera settings. Frame the image in the viewfinder. Press the Shutter button and hold still your camera until you hear a beep.
  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Transferring Images To Your Pc

    AGFAnet client software To send images over the internet for printing on photopaper. Note: The Print button on your ePhoto CL20 camera will not be available without the AGFAnet client software. Note: To use the Agfa Internet Print Service, you need the AGFAnet client software.
  • Page 22: Connecting The Camera To Your Pc

    Connecting the Camera to Your PC Open the USB compartment door. Plug one end of the USB cable into your camera’s USB port. Plug the other end of the USB cable into your computer’s USB port. The USB port on your PC is labeled with the USB icon Slide the REC/OFF auto return switch towards REC.
  • Page 23: Viewing And Saving Images On Your Pc Using The Agfacam Mounter

    Connect your ePhoto CL20 to your PC as described in The Agfa Camera window appears. Note: After closing the Agfa Camera window you can re-open it by double-clicking My Computer, Agfa Camera. From the View menu, select Explorer Bar, Folders.
  • Page 24: Chapter 4: Organizing Images Using Photowise

    Right-click the Camera icon and select “Digital Camera Input Setting…”. The Select Source window appears. Select the ePhoto CL20 driver (if needed). Enter the path (or use the Browse button) where the images will be stored. Chapter 4: Organizing Images Using PhotoWise...
  • Page 25 Click the Camera icon. Note: Make sure the camera is connected to your computer via the USB cable. The ePhoto CL20 window appears. Select all the images or select the desired images you which to transfer to your hard disk.
  • Page 26 Note: For more information, refer to the PhotoWise online help system. You can access the online help system by pressing “F1” or by moving your cursor to the top of the window and choose “Help Topics” from the “Help menu”. Chapter 4: Organizing Images Using PhotoWise...
  • Page 27: Chapter 5: Ordering Prints Over The Internet Using Agfanet Print Service

    Chapter 5: Ordering Prints Over the Internet Using AGFAnet Print Service After installing the CL20 software from the ePhoto CL20 CD, you can easily upload your images from your camera to the internet for printing. There are two ways to upload your images to the internet.
  • Page 28: Ordering Prints Using The Agfacam Mounter

    Ordering Prints Using the AgfaCam Mounter Install the software as described in Connect the ePhoto CL20 with the USB cable to your computer as described in Camera to Your Repeat the procedure described in AgfaCam Mounter. Select the thumbnails you want to transfer to AGFAnet Prints.
  • Page 29 Click Configure Connection... to set up your connection. Click Next to go through each step of the wizard. Note: For more information about the wizard, click the Help button. After completing the wizard, the uploaded images will be printed and send to your home. Chapter 5: Ordering Prints Over the Internet Using AGFAnet Print Service...
  • Page 30: Chapter 6: Using The Ephoto Cl20 For Video Applications

    Internet Explorer® 4.01 (or higher). Visit http://www.netmeet.net/bestservers.asp down the address (you will need this to specify the ILS Server). Connect the ePhoto CL20 to your computer with the USB cable. Switch on the camera. Connect to the internet. Choose Start/Programs/Accessories/Communications/NetMeeting to launch MS NetMeeting.
  • Page 31: Capturing Video Images With Videoimpression

    Choose Start/Programs/ArcSoft Video/VideoImpression to launch VideoImpression. Click the New button to capture video. Select the Capture Video button (camera icon). Select ePhoto CL20 video capture 2000 in the Driver list (if needed). Click the Format button. The Format window appears.
  • Page 32: Appendix A: Troubleshooting And Support

    " the latest Agfa product news To create an Agfa e-Service account and to register your CL20 camera, click Create your e-Service Account. If you already have an Agfa e-Service account, go to Add/Register Product to add new products to your e-Service.
  • Page 33 5. Contact the Nearest Service Office Select the Service Offices tab to find the hotline number of your nearest Agfa Service Office. 6. Personalized Online Support If you do not find an answer to your problem/question in the Solution Finder or in the Support Documents Database, click Agfa Online Support Home to open Personalized Online Support.
  • Page 34: Appendix B: Camera Specifications

    Appendix B: Camera Specifications Parameter Image Resolutions LCD Display Color Memory Lens White Balance Auto Built-in Flash Selftimer Shutter Speed Weight Dimensions Specifications 1280 x 960 pixel resolution (PhotoGenie); 1024 x 768 pixel resolution (XGA); 512 x 384 pixel resolution Black and white status display 24-bit (millions of colors) 1 MB internal memory...

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