Page 2 - ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide; FCC Information Test; User Information
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 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...
Page 3 - -Year Limited Hardware Warranty
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) 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...
Page 4 - ONTENTS
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 5 Contents C ONTENTS FCC Information Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Statement . . . . . . . . 2 1-Ye...
Page 6 - NTRODUCTION; Check the camera settings on the status display
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 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 cam...
Page 7 - AMERA; ium or rechargeable NiMH batteries.
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, “red-eye” and off). 3. Auto-focus Lens: glass, 43mm 4. Battery Compartment: holds 4 size AA alkaline (included), lith- ium or rechargeable NiMH batteries....
Page 8 - LCD Switch
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 9 Camera Parts 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...
Page 9 - EMORY; Inserting a Memory Card; To insert a memory card:; Memory Card Capacity; Resolution; Memory Card Conditions; No memory card has been inserted.
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™ 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...
Page 11 - ATTERIES; To install the batteries:; Battery Conditions; Battery
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 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 ...
Page 12 - ONTROLLING; Mode Switch; Slide the Mode switch to select:; REC — to turn on the camera and take pictures.; EasyPilot Button; Use the EasyPilot button to navigate the menus. To:; Display— Press the button to display a menu.
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 camera and take pictures. ◗ PLAY — to turn on the camera and view or delete stored images. ◗ OFF — to turn off the camera. When the ePhoto CL30 is not conne...
Page 13 - Shutter Button; The shutter button has two positions. Press the shutter button:; All the way — to take a picture.
14 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Controlling the Camera Shutter Button The shutter button has two positions. Press the 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 ...
Page 14 - TATUS; Status of the batteries. See Batteries on page 12.
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 15 Status Display S TATUS D 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...
Page 15 - AKING; If you want to view the image on the color LCD, slide the LCD
16 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Taking Pictures T AKING P 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 t...
Page 16 - HANGING; Changing Advanced Settings on page 21.
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 17 Changing Basic Settings C HANGING B ASIC S ETTINGS 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 from this men...
Page 17 - The ePhoto CL30 provides the following JPEG resolution settings:; Flash; The ePhoto CL30 provides the following flash settings:; Setting
18 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Changing Basic Settings Resolution The ePhoto CL30 provides the following JPEG resolution settings: Flash The ePhoto CL30 provides the following flash settings: Setting Description P-Genie: 1440 x 1080, pixels: highest image quality and lowest compression. Utilitizes Phot...
Page 18 - Digital Zoom; subject from the lens.; Off: no flash is used; Automatic
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 19 Changing Basic Settings Digital Zoom The digital zoom feature lets you zoom into the center of the picture. Focus This option allows you to choose a focal distance manually for your shots. For best results, the setting should match the distance of the subject from the len...
Page 19 - Preview; The ePhoto CL30 provides two preview settings:
20 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Changing Basic Settings Preview The ePhoto CL30 provides two preview settings: an automatic focus mode for subjects 8" to 3 ft (20 to 90 cm) away a fixed distance mode, for subjects about 3 ft (1 m) away a fixed distance mode, for subjects about 7 ft (2 m) away a fixe...
Page 20 - To change an advanced setting:; Tips on Using the ADVANCED Menu
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 21 Changing Advanced Settings C HANGING A DVANCED S ETTINGS 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 ◗ Preferenc...
Page 21 - Advanced Settings Icons; To select QuickReview:
22 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Changing Advanced Settings ◗ You can set the camera to remember some advanced settings after the camera is powered off. See Preferences on page 26. Advanced Settings Icons For some of the manual settings, a small icon displays on the Status Display or on the ADVANCED menu...
Page 22 - Self Timer; To turn on the self timer:; Exposure; To set the exposure manually:; Icon
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 23 Changing Advanced Settings 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). To turn on the self timer: 1. Select Self timer in the ADVANCED menu. The SELF TIMER menu appears. 2. ...
Page 23 - White Point; To set the white point manually:
24 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Changing Advanced Settings White Point This option lets you manually adjust the color balance of an image so that the colors appear natural in any light. To set the white point manually: 1. Select White point in the ADVANCED menu. 2. Select Set white bal. A message prompt...
Page 24 - External Flash; The external flash settings are:
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 25 Changing Advanced Settings 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. The extern...
Page 25 - To save your advanced settings:; Select Preferences in the ADVANCED menu.
26 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Changing Advanced Settings 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 power settings of the external flash power ...
Page 26 - TIME screen appears with the arrow pointing to the date.; If you want to change the time in the next line, turn the EasyPi-; Select Set to confirm the date and time or Exit to leave them
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 27 Changing Advanced Settings 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). The time us...
Page 27 - ORKING; Using Single-Image View; Scrolling through the Images; To scroll through captured images:
28 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Working with Captured Images W ORKING WITH C APTURED I MAGES 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 displa...
Page 28 - Deleting Images; Current — to delete a single image.; If the image is locked against accidental deletion (marked; Locking/Unlocking Images
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 29 Working with Captured Images 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. Press the EasyPilot button. A r...
Page 29 - Lock all — to lock all images.; Zooming in on an Image Digitally; To zoom in on an image digitally:
30 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Working with Captured Images 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. ◗ Lock all — to lock all images. ◗ Unlock all — to unlock all locked images. ◗ Exit —...
Page 30 - Displaying Information; To display information for each image:; No Info — to display no information.; Using Multi-Image View; Viewing Images; To view multiple images at one time:
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 31 Working with Captured Images 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. Displaying Information You c...
Page 31 - Press the EasyPilot button. A row of icons appears on the LCD.; Press the EasyPilot button. The DELETE PICTURES menu
32 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Working with Captured Images You cannot display the image counters and date and time in multi-image mode. 3. Turn the EasyPilot button in either direction to scroll through the thumbnails. When you reach the last thumbnail on the screen, you can scroll further to add a ne...
Page 32 - Mark & Lock — to lock one or more images.; or
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 33 Working with Captured Images ◗ 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. Locking/Unlocking Images To lock/unlo...
Page 33 - SING; TV; Changing the Type of Video Connection; To change the type of video connection:; VIDEO OUT menu appears.; To view images on a TV:
34 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Using the Camera with a TV U SING THE C AMERA WITH A TV 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 ...
Page 34 - System Requirements; 86 processor or later (Pentium® recommended); Macintosh; 0 MB available hard disk space
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 35 Using the Camera with a Computer U SING THE C AMERA WITH A C OMPUTER 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 R...
Page 35 - Installing PhotoWise Software; Install PhotoWise software from the PhotoWise CD (included).; Windows — The installation begins automatically.; Connecting to Your Computer; Cable; Serial
36 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Using the Camera with a Computer Installing PhotoWise Software Install PhotoWise software from the PhotoWise CD (included). Windows — The installation begins automatically. Macintosh — Double-click on the PhotoWise install icon on the CD. This process installs the softwar...
Page 36 - Using the Serial Cable; To use the serial cable to connect the camera to your computer:; Using the USB Cable; PC Mode
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 37 Using the Camera with a Computer Using the Serial Cable To use the serial cable to connect the camera to your computer: 1. Plug one end of the serial cable (included) into the SERIAL port on your camera. 2. Depending on your operating system: Plug the other end of the cab...
Page 37 - Creating Installation Diskettes for PhotoWise; To create PhotoWise installation floppy disks:; Windows; where d is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.; Place the PhotoWise CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer.; Double-click on the Make Floppies application icon on the out-; ermost level of the CD.
38 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Using the Camera with a Computer Creating Installation Diskettes for PhotoWise 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...
Page 38 - ARE; Camera; Before installing the batteries, slide the Mode switch to OFF.
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 39 Care and Maintenance C ARE AND M AINTENANCE Camera To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemblethe camera. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-sonnel. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not exposethe camera to rain or moisture. ◗ Avoid lea...
Page 39 - Memory Cards
40 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Care and Maintenance ◗ Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, corrosion or swelling, or batteries that are excessively warm. ◗ If necessary, clean battery contacts with a dry cloth before installation. ◗ Always replace all four batteries with four identical, new...
Page 40 - ROUBLESHOOTING; Problem; The camera has
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 41 Troubleshooting T 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 Possible Cause/Solution The cam...
Page 41 - The batteries are too weak. Replace them.
42 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Troubleshooting The shutter but-ton doesn’t work. The camera is still saving a picture. Wait for the live image to appear on the LCD. The camera is in PLAY. Turn the Mode switch to REC. The memory card is full (flashing card icon on the Status Display). Download the image...
Page 42 - You have selected an incorrect advanced; If the; The flash is off. Check the flash setting.; Make
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 43 Troubleshooting The live image on the LCD looks brighter than it should be. The low light preview setting is selected. This setting is used to display a dark scene more brightly on the LCD to help you frame the shot. Use the setting to take a dark pic-ture, or restore the...
Page 44 - The camera is off. Slide; he Mode switch to
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 45 Troubleshooting PhotoWise can’t find the camera. The camera is off. Slide t he Mode switch to PLAY or REC. Slide the LCD switch to PC. The serial cable is connected incorrectly. Check the cable and connections. The batteries are too weak. Replace them. The serial port set...
Page 46 - Parameter; Physical; 0 cm – infinity; Images
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 47 Camera Specifications C AMERA S PECIFICATIONS Parameter Specifications Physical Dimensions 1.45" H x 5" W x 3.16" D (37 x 127.5 x 80.3 mm) Weight 9.4 oz or 265 g (without batteries) Other Tripod mountable (1/4" x 20, standard 35 mm photo/video) Optics Lens...
Page 47 - Medium; Storage; Power; Source; Operation
48 ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide Camera Specifications Resolution — P-Genie, 1440 x 1080 pixels, lowest compression — High, 1152 x 864 pixels, low com- pression — Medium , 1024 x 768 pixels — Low, 640 x 480 pixels, normal com- pression — Black & white document mode, 1152 x 864 pixels Storage Removabl...
Page 48 - Environment; Levelness; Can be operated at all angles; Altitude
ePhoto CL30 User’s Guide 49 Camera Specifications Average Image Processing Time (REC) — 11 seconds — 6 seconds Computer Interface Serial, RS-232CUSB Transmission Speed Serial: 8MB/secUSB: 100 KB/sec Video Output NTSC or PAL. Switch in menu system. Power Down Timer REC: 60 secondsPLAY: 60 seconds Sel...
Page 49 - For more information about the Agfa ePhoto CL30 digital camera,
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. CL30Int/Win/Mac Page 50 Tuesday, March 2, 1999 9:15 AM
