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Page 2: Fcc Information Test
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. ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide... -
Page 3: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
CL30 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: Table Of Contents
CL30 User’s Guide ONTENTS FCC Information Test ....... . . 2 User Information . - Page 5 Troubleshooting ........41 Camera Specifications ......47 Contents ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide...
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Page 6: Introduction
CL30 User’s Guide NTRODUCTION Your ePhoto CL30 takes high quality digital pictures— and it’s easy to use. Just point and click, like a conventional camera. You can quickly change the camera settings, too, with the EasyPilot button. But the CL30 is more than a conventional camera. You can: Check the camera settings on the status display Frame pictures with the optical viewfinder or color LCD screen... -
Page 7: Camera Parts
4. Battery Compartment: holds 4 size AA alkaline (included), lith- ium or rechargeable NiMH batteries. 5. Memory Card/Port Compartment: holds a removable Compact- Flash memory card and the USB, SERIAL, POWER (AC adapter) and VIDEO OUT ports. Camera Parts ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide... - Page 8 CL30 User’s Guide 6. EasyPilot™ Button: scrolls through menu options (when turned) and makes a selection (when pressed). 7. Optical Viewfinder: frames pictures. Use instead of the color LCD to conserve battery power. 8. Status Display: displays information about the memory card, batteries, the number of pictures remaining, and the camera settings.
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Page 9: Memory Cards
EMORY ARDS The ePhoto CL30 has no internal memory. All pictures are stored on removable CompactFlash™ memory cards. These cards are avail- able in 2 - 96 MB sizes. The ePhoto CL30 accepts only CompactFlash removable memory cards. Inserting a Memory Card To insert a memory card: 1. - Page 10 CL30 User’s Guide The memory card is the wrong type or is unreadable. To refor- mat the card, press the EasyPilot button, turn it to select YES and then press it in to begin the reformatting process. Selecting YES erases all data stored on the memory card.
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Page 11: Batteries
Lithium NiMH Alkaline Battery life can be greatly extended by using the optional Agfa AC adapter to power the camera indoors. To install the batteries: Slide the Mode switch to OFF. Unlock the door of the battery compartment. Press down on the door and slide it, in the direction of the arrow, until it releases. -
Page 12: Controlling The Camera
OFF — to turn off the camera. When the ePhoto CL30 is not connected to a computer, the camera powers down automatically after 60 seconds (REC or PLAY) of inac- tivity. To turn the camera back on, press the EasyPilot button. -
Page 13: Shutter Button
Halfway — to lock the camera’s focus and calculate the exposure. All the way — to take a picture. The camera sets the autofocus and calculates exposure, so there may be a slight delay before the picture is taken. Controlling the Camera ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide... -
Page 14: Status Display
CL30 User’s Guide TATUS ISPLAY The Status Display is the black and white LCD on top of the camera. Using icons, it displays information about your camera and some of the settings that you selected, including the following: Status of the batteries. See Batteries on page 12. -
Page 15: Taking Pictures
AKING ICTURES Like a conventional camera, the ePhoto CL30 has a viewfinder. You can also frame the image on the color LCD. Before you can take pic- tures, install the batteries and a CompactFlash memory card. To take pictures: 1. Slide the Mode switch to REC. -
Page 16: Changing Basic Settings
CL30 User’s Guide HANGING You can change the basic camera settings with the icon menu that displays on the color LCD. The basic settings are: Resolution Flash Digital zoom Focus Preview You can also access advanced settings Changing Advanced Settings on page 21. -
Page 17: Resolution
Resolution The ePhoto CL30 provides the following JPEG resolution settings: Setting P-Genie: 1440 x 1080, pixels: highest image quality and lowest compression. Utilitizes PhotoGenie™ tech- nology during download (ideal for printing photo-qual- ity images) Maximum 4 MB card capacity: 6 images*... -
Page 18: Digital Zoom
CL30 User’s Guide Setting Off: no flash is used Red-eye: controlled pre-flashing is used to reduce the “red-eye” effect Fill-in: flash is always used Digital Zoom The digital zoom feature lets you zoom into the center of the picture. -
Page 19: Preview
fixed distance mode, for subjects more than 16 ft (5m) away Preview The ePhoto CL30 provides two preview settings: Setting Normal: shows the lighting conditions as seen through the lens (default). Low light: increases the contrast on the LCD screen. -
Page 20: Changing Advanced Settings
CL30 User’s Guide HANGING You can change advanced settings with the icon menu that displays on the color LCD. The advanced settings are: QuickReview Self Timer Exposure White point External flash Automatic Video out Preferences Date & Time RS232 speed For information on how to change the basic settings, see Changing Basic Settings on page 17. -
Page 21: Advanced Settings Icons
4. Turn the EasyPilot button to select an option, and press the but- ton. 5. If you select Share, the LCD displays the options Discard or Cont. (save the image). 6. Turn the EasyPilot button to select an option, and press the but- ton. Changing Advanced Settings ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide... -
Page 22: Self Timer
CL30 User’s Guide 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). Icon To turn on the self timer: 1. Select Self timer in the ADVANCED menu. The SELF TIMER menu appears. -
Page 23: White Point
4. To save the white point, select Yes. To ignore the white point and return to the camera’s automatic white balance, select No. The image on the LCD changes to reflect the new white point. Changing Advanced Settings ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Setting Selected Manual white point... -
Page 24: External Flash
CL30 User’s Guide External Flash Your ePhoto CL30 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 25: Automatic
This option lets you save the advanced settings, even after the cam- era is turned off. To save your advanced settings: 1. Set your advanced settings as desired. 2. Select Preferences in the ADVANCED menu. 3. Select Yes to save the settings. Changing Advanced Settings ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide... -
Page 26: Date & Time
CL30 User’s Guide Date & Time Each image is tagged electronically with the date and time it was taken. So it is important to make sure that the date and time are set properly. The date is shown in the following format: mm/dd/yyyy (month/day/year). -
Page 27: Working With Captured Images
ORKING WITH You can use the ePhoto CL30 PLAY mode to view and work with captured images in two different views: Single-image view Multi-image view To select a view: 1. Slide the Mode switch to PLAY. The color LCD displays the last picture taken, in single-image view. -
Page 28: Deleting Images
CL30 User’s Guide 2. When you reach the last image, 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. Deleting Images To delete images: 1. - Page 29 6. If you want to select an area above or below the horizontal crop lines, turn the EasyPilot button to move the lines. Working with Captured Images ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide icon) or unlocks (no icon.
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Page 30: Displaying Information
CL30 User’s Guide 7. Press the EasyPilot button to zoom in on the part of the image that you selected. You can also turn the EasyPilot button to view other parts of the image. 8. To return to normal view, press the EasyPilot button. - Page 31 X or to remove the deletion mark from the image. If you see the word Protected instead of Mark, the image is locked. To unlock the image, see the next section. Next — to select another image for deletion. Working with Captured Images ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide icon.
- Page 32 CL30 User’s Guide Done — to exit the menu. If you marked images for dele- tion, a confirmation screen appears. Select Yes to delete all of the images marked for deletion, or No to leave the menu without deleting any image.
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Page 33: Using The Camera With Atv
SING THE You can connect the ePhoto CL30 to a television via the video cable (included) so that you can view captured images or take pictures. The video cable works with any type of television. To conserve batteries, use the optional AGFA AC adapter when you connect the camera to a TV. -
Page 34: Using The Camera With A Computer
CL30 User’s Guide SING THE Before you can transfer images to your computer, you install the Agfa PhotoWise software and then connect the ePhoto CL30 to your computer. The software and cables are included with your camera. System Requirements IBM PCs and Compatibles 486 processor or later (Pentium®... -
Page 35: Installing Photowise Software
USB support. See USB Notes (shipped in the box with your camera) for information. Connecting to Your Computer Your ePhoto CL30 comes with a serial cable, a Mac adapter, and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable. Serial vs. USB Cable The cable you use to connect the camera to a computer depends on the type of connection that your computer supports. -
Page 36: Pc Mode
PLAY or REC, and slide the LCD switch to PC. Transferring Images into Your Computer You can use PhotoWise to transfer images from the ePhoto CL30 to your computer. See PhotoWise Tips or on-line help for details. As you transfer images to the computer, the images taken with the PhotoGenie resolution are enhanced to true 1440 x 1080 resolution. -
Page 37: Creating Installation Diskettes For Photowise
1. Place the PhotoWise CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer. 2. Double-click on the Make Floppies application icon on the out- ermost level of the CD. 3. Follow the prompts. Using the Camera with a Computer ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide... -
Page 38: Care And Maintenance
Leave the camera at room temperature for a few hours to allow the condensation to evaporate. AC Adapter Use only the optional Agfa ePhoto AC adapter with your camera. Use of any other adapter will void your warranty and may damage the camera. -
Page 39: Memory Cards
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. Care and Maintenance ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
CL30 User’s Guide ROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem using your ePhoto CL30, 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 The camera has no power. - Page 41 TV set. The batteries are too weak. Replace them. The LCD switch is OFF. Slide the LCD switch to ON. The subject is in low light. The ePhoto CL30 automatically adjusts exposure to the light conditions.
- Page 42 CL30 User’s Guide Problem The live image on the LCD looks brighter than it should be. The built-in flash doesn’t work. The wrong date and/or time are displayed. The recorded image is blurry. Possible Cause/Solution The low light preview setting is selected.
- Page 43 The recorded image is too bright. Troubleshooting ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Possible Cause/Solution There was not enough light. Set the flash to the Auto or Fill-in setting. The subject was too far away for the flash. The flash illuminates subjects up to a dis- tance of only about 10 feet (2.6 m).
- Page 44 The batteries are too weak. Replace them. The serial port setting is incorrect. Your PC’s serial port should be dedicated to the ePhoto CL30. 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 45 PhotoWise can’t find the camera. An image can’t be deleted. Troubleshooting ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Possible Cause/Solution The camera is off. Slide the Mode switch to PLAY or REC. Slide the LCD switch to PC. The serial cable is connected incorrectly.
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Page 46: Camera Specifications
CL30 User’s Guide AMERA PECIFICATIONS Parameter Dimensions Weight Other Lens Aperture Focal Range Macro Focal Distance Focal Length Shutter Speed ISO Rating CCD Image Sensor Flash LCD Screen Compression Specifications Physical 1.45" H x 5" W x 3.16" D (37 x 127.5 x 80.3 mm) - Page 47 Source Battery Life (NiMH) Other Source Startup Time Shutter Delay Time Camera Specifications ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Specifications — P-Genie, 1440 x 1080 pixels, lowest compression — High, 1152 x 864 pixels, low com- pression Medium, — 1024 x 768 pixels —...
- Page 48 CL30 User’s Guide Parameter Average Image Processing Time (REC) Computer Interface Transmission Speed Video Output Power Down Timer Self Timer Exposure Levelness Altitude Temperature Relative Humidity 10 – 90%, non-condensing Specifications — 11 seconds — 6 seconds Serial, RS-232C...
- Page 49 For more information about the Agfa ePhoto CL30 digital camera, visit the Agfa Web site at www.agfahome.com/ephoto. © 1998 Agfa Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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