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AGFA ePhoto CL34 User Manual

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  • Page 1 CL34 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Trademarks AGFA and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG. AGFAnet, AGFAnet Print Service, PhotoWise and ePhoto CL34 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, EN610004-4...
  • 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

    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 ...
  • Page 9 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 ...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    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: With the ePhoto CL34 you can: Check the camera settings on the status display.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Getting To Know Your Camera

    Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera CompactFlash™ Slot To insert an optional CompactFlash™ memory card. Shutter Button To record an image or a videoclip. Built-in Flash To light dark scenes. Display To see the settings on a black and white display. Timer Indicator A blinking red light indicates that the selftimer is activated.
  • 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 the AGFAnet 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 CL34 camera comes with 4 AA Alkaline batteries. " Note: You can also use AA NiMH or AA Lithium batteries. Open the door of the battery compartment. Insert 4 AA appropriate batteries. Make sure the pole-marks on the batteries (+ and -) correspond to those in the battery compartment.

  • Page 14: Usb Power

    Internal Memory Your ePhoto CL34 camera comes with an internal memory of 2 MB where you can: 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);...

  • Page 15: Formatting An Optional Compactflash Memory Card

    Insert the CompactFlash™ card and push it all the way into the slot. " 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. Note: To remove a card, switch off the camera, pull the CompactFlash cover out of the "...

  • Page 16: Camera Controls

    Camera Controls The PLAY/OFF/REC Auto Return Switch Switching on the camera Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC or PLAY. REC: The camera is switched on. Wait until the Green Action Indicator stops blinking before recording an image. PLAY: The camera is switched on in playback mode. The color LCD displays the last recorded image.

  • Page 17: The Status Display

    The Status Display The display shows the camera settings you selected by means of icons. Example of display information: The display gives you information on: the number of images that still can be recorded the status of the batteries (full, half-full, nearly empty) the USB connection to a PC the resolution (Fine, High or Low) the selftimer setting (activated or not)

  • Page 18: The Resolution Button

    The Resolution Button Setting the resolution Depending on the Image resolution you can record 4 images in Fine resolution (1280 x 960), 10 images in High resolution (1024 x 768) and up to 36 still images in Low resolution (512 x 384). Note: According to the combination of Fine, High and Low resolution images you store in the camera’s memory (or on the CompactFlash card), the capacity varies.

  • Page 19: The Selftimer Button

    The Selftimer Button Activating the selftimer Press the Selftimer button to change the selftimer setting. a: Resolution button b: Selftimer button c: Flash button Activating the selftimer option, delays the recording of an image with 10 seconds after pressing the shutter button.

  • Page 20: The Flash Button

    The Flash Button Activating automatic flash Press the Flash button to change the flash setting. a: Resolution button b: Selftimer button c: Flash button When you activated the automatic flash, the flashlight will go off if the scene you want to record is too dark.

  • Page 21: Jog Dial Wheel

    Normal: for subjects between 65 cm (25.6”) and infinity away from the lens. Print Button After installing the CL34 software from the ePhoto CL34 CD, you can easily upload your images from your camera to the internet for printing. Note: To use the Print button you have to install the AGFAnet client software.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Recording Images And Videoclips In Record Mode

    Chapter 2: Recording Images and Videoclips in Record Mode Like a conventional camera, the ePhoto CL34 has an optical viewfinder. You can also frame the image on the color LCD. Before you record images or video clips, make sure to install the batteries.

  • Page 23: Changing Basic Settings

    " Note: The camera automatically stops recording after 3.5 seconds or when 10 images are recorded. The total processing time of 10 images takes about 10 seconds. Note: Flash options are not available when recording in Burst mode. " To record video clips: Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC.

  • Page 24: Changing A Basic Setting

    Scroll by pressing the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel to select the desired icon or option. Press the Enter button to select the setting. Resolution/Recording Mode The ePhoto CL34 provides the following resolution settings and recording modes: Setting Fine: 1280 x 960 pixels.

  • Page 25: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom The digital zoom feature of the ePhoto CL34 lets you zoom into the center of the image. Setting Digital zoom is off. Keeps the actual size of the image (default). Digital zoom is applied. This option zooms into the center of the image and automatically sets the resolution to Low.

  • Page 26: Preview

    Preview The ePhoto CL34 provides four preview settings: Setting Normal Shows the lighting conditions as seen through the lens (default). Bright preview For viewing dark scenes more brightly on the LCD screen (the actual exposure does not change). Dark preview For darkening the LCD screen when framing light scenes (the actual exposure does not change).

  • Page 27: Changing Advanced Settings

    Changing Advanced Settings Change advanced settings by using the advanced settings menu displayed on the color LCD. The advanced settings are: QuickReview Exposure White Balance Sound Auto Shut Down Language Automatic " Note: For information on how to change the basic settings, refer to earlier in this chapter.

  • Page 28: Exposure

    To select QuickReview: Select QuickReview in the Advanced menu. The Quick Review menu appears. Select On. Frame the image and press the Shutter button. The image appears on the LCD with the question to Delete or to Share the image. Scroll by pressing the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel and press the Enter button to confirm your selection.

  • Page 29: White Balance

    White Balance The White Balance is used to calibrate the colors of your images. This option lets you manually adjust the color balance of an image so that the colors appear natural. To set the White Balance manually: Select White Balance in the Advanced menu. The White Balance screen appears displaying 5 options: Automatic: the camera automatically sets the white balance.

  • Page 30: Auto Shut Down

    Language This option allows you to select the language for your ePhoto CL34 camera. By default the menu system language for the ePhoto CL34 is set to English. To select French, Spanish, German, Italian or Dutch as menu language: To set the language manually: Select Language in the Advanced menu.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Working With Images In Play Mode

    Chapter 3: Working with Images in Play Mode You can use the ePhoto CL34 PLAY mode to view and work with recorded images/videoclips in single-image view and multi-image view. Setting Description Single-Image View Use single-image view to preview one image or videoclip at the time.

  • Page 32: Using Single-Image View

    Using Single-Image View Scrolling through the Images in Single-Image View To scroll through recorded images: " Note: Recorded videoclips are marked with a video-icon. When referring to images in Single- Image view this includes videoclips, unless specified otherwise. Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch to PLAY. The color LCD shows the last recorded image, in single-image view.

  • Page 33: Zooming In On An Image In Single-Image View

    Zooming in on an Image in Single-Image View The camera’s digital 2x zoom allows you to select a part of an image and to zoom in on it. To zoom in on an image: Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch to PLAY. The color LCD shows the last recorded image, in single-image view.

  • Page 34: Displaying Information In Single-Image View

    Displaying Information in Single-Image View You can display the image counters and the resolution setting in single-image view. To display information for each image: Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch to PLAY. The color LCD shows the last recorded image, in single-image view. Press the Enter button or the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel.

  • Page 35: Using Multi-Image View

    Using Multi-Image View Viewing Images in Multi-Image View To view multiple images at a time: Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards PLAY. The color LCD shows the last image recorded, in single-image view. Press the Enter button or the up/down arrow of the Jog Dial wheel. The Play menu appears on the LCD.

  • Page 36: Printing Images In Multi-Image View

    Select one of the following options: Reformat: To delete all images that are stored on the memory card and reformat the card. Current: To delete the selected thumbnail one by one. All: To delete all images. Exit: The PLAY menu re-appears without deleting an image. "...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4: 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 CL34 camera will only be available when the AGFAnet client software is installed. " Note: To use the Agfa Internet Print Service, you need the AGFAnet client software. For more information, refer to the AGFAnet CD-sized leaflet in your package or visit http://www.AGFAnet.com...

  • Page 38: 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 PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC.

  • Page 39: Viewing And Saving Images On Your Pc Using The Agfacam Mounter

    Connect your ePhoto CL34 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 40: Chapter 5: Organizing Images Using Photowise

    Chapter 5: Organizing Images Using PhotoWise With PhotoWise you can download images from your camera and organize them in rolls of film. Connect the camera to your computer as described in The AgfaCam Mounter appears. Open PhotoWise by clicking the PhotoWise 3.x.icon. The PhotoWise window appears.
  • Page 41 Select ‘AgfaCam Mounter’ as source (if needed). Select ‘Create a new roll of film’ to download the images to the new roll of film. PhotoWise proposes the actual date as default name for the new roll of film and for the destination folder.
  • Page 42 Click ‘Select All’ or select manually the images you which to transfer to your hard disk. Note: To select multiple images hold down the Ctrl key while selecting the desired images. 10 Click the ‘Download’ button. If you have selected ‘Always ask for each input’ in the ‘Digital Camera Input Setting’ window, this window will reappear.
  • Page 43 Note: To consult and add additional information about an image, click the the image. 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’...

  • Page 44: Chapter 6: Ordering Prints Over The Internet Using Agfanet Print Service

    Chapter 6: Ordering Prints Over the Internet Using AGFAnet Print Service After installing the CL34 software from the ePhoto CL34 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 45: Ordering Prints Using The Agfacam Mounter

    After completing the wizard, the uploaded images will be printed and sent to your home. Ordering Prints Using the AgfaCam Mounter Install the software as described in Installing the Required Software. Connect the ePhoto CL34 with the USB cable to your computer as described in Camera to Your Repeat the procedure described in AgfaCam Mounter.
  • Page 46 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 sent to your home. Chapter 6: Ordering Prints Over the Internet Using AGFAnet Print Service...

  • Page 47: Chapter 7: Using The Ephoto Cl34 For Video Applications

    Visit http://www.netmeet.net/bestservers.asp for your country and write down the address (you will need this to specify the ILS Server). Connect the ePhoto CL34 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 or click the NetMeeting link in the AgfaCam Mounter.

  • Page 48: Capturing Video Images With Videoimpression

    Capturing Video Images with VideoImpression Connect the ePhoto CL34 to your computer with the USB cable. Switch on the camera. Choose Start > Programs > ArcSoft Video > ArcSoft VideoImpression to launch VideoImpression. Click the New button to capture video.

  • Page 49: Opening And Managing Videoclips With Videoimpression

    The videoclip will be opened in VideoImpression. Play, edit and save the videoclip. " Note: For more information on working with VideoImpression, consult the Help system or visit http://www.arcsoft.com Connecting the Camera to Your Chapter 7: Using the ePhoto CL34 for Video Applications...

  • Page 50: Appendix A: Troubleshooting And Support

    The recorded videoclip on your camera does not open on your computer. To open AVI-video files from your ePhoto CL34, you need to have the CL34 drivers installed from the CL34 CD-ROM or you should download 2 AVI codec files for your ePhoto CL34 from http://support.agfa.com.

  • Page 51: Support

    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 52 For more information and support on MS NetMeeting: Consult the help system or visit http://www.netmeet.net For more information and support on VideoImpression: Consult the help system or visit For more information and support on PhotoWise: Consult the online help system. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/netmeeting http://www.arcsoft.com Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support...

  • Page 53: Appendix B: Camera Specifications

    Appendix B: Camera Specifications Parameter Image Resolutions LCD Display Color Memory Lens White Balance Built-in Flash Selftimer Shutter Speed Weight Dimensions Specifications 1280 x 960 pixel resolution (Fine); 1024 x 768 pixel resolution (High); 512 x 384 pixel resolution (Low) Black and white status display 1.8”...

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