Agfa CL30 User Manual

ePhoto CL30User’s Guide

10 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Memory Cards M EMORY C ARDS The ePhoto CL30 has no internal memory. All pictures are stored on removable CompactFlash™ m

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 11 Memory Cards ◗ Lower the resolution. See Resolution on page 18. ◗ Transfer the pictures to your computer. See Connecti

12 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Batteries B ATTERIES For best results, use batteries of the following types: Battery life can be greatly extended by us

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 13 Controlling the Camera C ONTROLLING THE C AMERA Mode Switch Slide the Mode switch to select: ◗ REC — to turn on the

14 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideControlling the CameraShutter ButtonThe shutter button has two positions. Press the shutter button:◗ Halfway — to lock the

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 15Status DisplaySTATUS DISPLAYThe Status Display is the black and white LCD on top of the camera. Using icons, it displays in

16 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideTaking PicturesTAKING PICTURESLike a conventional camera, the ePhoto CL30 has a viewfinder. You can also frame the image on

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 17Changing Basic SettingsCHANGING BASIC SETTINGSYou can change the basic camera settings with the icon menu that displays on

18 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideChanging Basic SettingsResolutionThe ePhoto CL30 provides the following JPEG resolution settings:FlashThe ePhoto CL30 provi

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 19Changing Basic SettingsDigital ZoomThe digital zoom feature lets you zoom into the center of the picture. FocusThis option

2 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide FCC Information Test FCC WARNING: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FC

20 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideChanging Basic SettingsTo select a focus setting:1. Select Focus in the Advanced menu.2. Select a focal distance in the FOC

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 21Changing Advanced SettingsCHANGING ADVANCED SETTINGSYou can change advanced settings with the icon menu that displays on th

22 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideChanging Advanced Settings◗ Use the Exit option to leave the menu system without making any changes.◗ You can set the camer

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 23Changing Advanced SettingsSelf Timer The self timer delays the shutter after you press the shutter button (for example, so

24 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideChanging Advanced Settings3. Press the EasyPilot button to set the exposure you want to use. White PointThis option lets yo

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 25Changing Advanced SettingsExternal FlashYour ePhoto CL30 can be used with any external flash equipped with a white light sla

26 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideChanging Advanced Settings3. Select your shutter speed based on these criteria:1/100: High-energy type external flash (typic

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 27Changing Advanced SettingsDate & Time Each image is tagged electronically with the date and time it was taken so it is

28 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideWorking with Captured ImagesWORKING WITH CAPTURED IMAGESYou can use the ePhoto CL30 to view and work with captured images i

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 29Working with Captured Images2. When you reach the last image, as indicated by the counter (e.g., 3/3), you can scroll furth

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 3 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty Agfa warrants this product to be free from defects of material and workmanship for one (1

30 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideWorking with Captured Images3. Select the desired option:◗ Lock/Unlock — to lock/unlock the current image.This option immed

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 31Working with Captured Images7. Press the EasyPilot button to zoom in the part of the image that you selected. You can also

32 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideWorking with Captured Images3. Turn the EasyPilot button in either direction to scroll through the thumbnails. When you rea

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 33Working with Captured Images◗ Done — to exit the menu. If you marked images for dele-tion, a confirmation screen appears. Se

34 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideUsing the Camera with a TVUSING THE CAMERA WITH A TVYou can connect the ePhoto CL30 to a television via the video cable (in

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 35Using the Camera with a ComputerUSING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTERBefore you can transfer images to your computer, you instal

36 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideUsing the Camera with a ComputerConnecting to Your ComputerYour ePhoto CL30 comes with a serial cable and a USB (Universal

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 37Using the Camera with a Computeryou transfer images to the computer, the images taken with the PhotoGenie resolution are en

38 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideCare and MaintenanceCARE AND MAINTENANCECameraTo avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemblethe camera. Refer all

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 39Care and Maintenance◗ Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, corrosion or swelling, or batteries that are excessi

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40 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideTroubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTINGIf you have a problem using your ePhoto CL30, review this section first. If you cannot find th

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 41TroubleshootingThe LCD doesn’t turn on.The camera is connected to a computer. Dis-connect the camera or use the camera con-

42 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideTroubleshootingThe recorded image is blurry.The subject moved while you were taking the picture. Hold the camera steady and

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 43TroubleshootingThe recorded image is too bright.If the flash was in the Fill-in mode, there was too much light. Change the fl

44 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideTroubleshootingAn image can’t be deleted.The image is locked. Unlock the image.Problem Possible Cause/Solution

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 45Camera SpecificationsCAMERA SPECIFICATIONSParameter SpecificationsPhysicalDimensions 1.45" H x 5" W x 3.16" D

46 ePhoto CL30 User’s GuideCamera SpecificationsResolution — P-Genie, 1400 x 1080 pixels, lowest compression — High, 1152 x 864 pixels, low com-pressi

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 47Camera SpecificationsAverage Image Processing Time (REC) — 11 seconds — 6 secondsComputer InterfaceSerial, RS-232CUSBTransm

For more information about the Agfa ePhoto CL30 digital camera, visit the Agfa Web site at www.agfahome.com/ephoto. © 1998 Agfa Corporation. All Right

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 5 Contents C ONTENTS FCC Information Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 User Informat

6 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Contents Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27RS232 Speed . . . . .

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 7 Introduction I NTRODUCTION Your ePhoto CL30 takes high quality digital pictures— and it’s easy to use. Just point and cl

8 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Camera Parts C AMERA P ARTS 1. Shutter Button: takes pictures.2. Built-in Flash: with 4 settings (automatic, fill-in, “r

ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 9 Camera Parts 6. EasyPilot™ Button: scrolls through menu options (when turned) and makes a selection (when pressed).7. O