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Page 2 - Trademarks

Trademarks 2 Trademarks AGFA and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG. AGFAnet, AGFAnet Print Service, PhotoW ise 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 certainjurisdictions. Co...

Page 3 - Regulation Compliance; FCC Information Test; Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Statement

Regulation Compliance 3 Regulation Compliance FCC Information Test FCC W arning: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ofFCC Rules. Only the power pack and cable supplied with the camera should be used. Operationwith other power packs and cables is likely ...

Page 5 - Warranty

Warranty 5 Warranty Agfa warrants this product to be free from defects of material and workmanship for one (1) yearfrom the date of purchase. During the warranty period, Agfa will repair or replace, at its option, theproduct at no charge to the customer. The replacement unit may be a re-manufactured...

Page 6 - Safety Information

Safety Information 6 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. Referall servicing to qualified service personnel. ! Only use the following batteries: AA Alkal...

Page 7 - Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance 7 Care and Maintenance ! Avoid leaving the camera in the sun or in a very warm location (beach, car, and so on) forprolonged periods. ! Do not wrap the camera in cloth or plastic while it is on (heat and moisture may be trapped anddamage the camera). ! Avoid using the camera in ...

Page 8 - Contents

Contents 8 Contents Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera.................................................................................... 11 Powe...

Page 10 - Introduction

Introduction 10 Introduction Your ePhoto CL34 records high photo-quality digital images. You just have to point and click torecord images. Using the Jog Dial wheel you can easily and quickly change the camera settings. To read more on your Agfa product, visit: http://www.agfa.com W ith the ePhoto CL...

Page 11 - Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 11 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 1 CompactFlash™ Slot To insert an optional CompactFlash™ memory card. 2 Shutter Button To record an image or a videoclip. 3 Built-in Flash To light dark scenes. 4 Display To see the settings on a black and white display...

Page 13 - Power Sources; Batteries; Inserting batteries

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 13 Power Sources Your ePhoto CL34 has two possible power sources: ! batteries ! 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. 1 Open the door of ...

Page 14 - Tips for saving battery life; USB Power; Memory Options; Internal Memory

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 14 Tips for saving battery life In order to extend battery life use following tips: ! Use the optical viewfinder instead of the LCD to frame images. ! W hen recording more than one image, do not switch on and off the camera too often. After 30seconds of inactiv...

Page 15 - Formatting an Optional CompactFlash Memory Card

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 15 3 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 correctway. Do not force the card. " Note: To remove a card, switch off the camera, pull the...

Page 16 - Camera Controls; Switching on the camera; Automatic power off function; Switching off the camera

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 16 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. W ait until the Green Action Indicator stops blinkingbefore recording an image. # P...

Page 17 - The Status Display; The LCD Display

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 17 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, n...

Page 18 - The Resolution Button; Setting the resolution

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 18 The Resolution Button Setting the resolution Depending on the Image resolution you can record 4 images in Fine resolution (1280 x 960), 10images in High resolution (1024 x 768) and up to 36 still images inLow resolution (512 x 384). ! Note: According to the ...

Page 19 - The Selftimer Button; Activating the selftimer

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 19 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 pr...

Page 20 - The Flash Button; Activating automatic flash

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 20 The Flash Button Activating automatic flash • Press the Flash button to change the flash setting. a : Resolution button b : Selftimer button c : Flash button W hen you activated the automatic flash, the flashlight will go off if the scene you want to recordi...

Page 21 - Jog Dial Wheel

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 21 Jog Dial Wheel Use the Jog Dial wheel to navigate through the menus and select a menu option: 1 Press the Jog Dial wheel to switch on the LCD screen in Record mode. 2 Press the Jog Dial wheel again to display a menu . 3 Use the arrows of the Jog Dial wheel t...

Page 23 - Changing Basic Settings

Chapter 2: Recording Images and Videoclips in Record Mode 23 " Note: The camera automatically stops recording after 3.5 seconds or when 10 images arerecorded. The total processing time of 10 images takes about 10 seconds. " Note: Flash options are not available when recording in Burst mode. ...

Page 24 - Changing a Basic Setting

Chapter 2: Recording Images and Videoclips in Record Mode 24 Changing a Basic Setting 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC. 2 Press the Jog Dial wheel. The LCD is switched on. 3 Press the Jog Dial wheel again. The Record menu appears on the color LCD. ! Note: After 5 seconds witho...

Page 25 - Digital Zoom

Chapter 2: Recording Images and Videoclips in Record Mode 25 Digital Zoom The digital zoom feature of the ePhoto CL34 lets you zoom into the center of the image. Setting Description 1x Digital zoom is off. Keeps the actual size of the image (default). 2x Digital zoom is applied. This option zooms in...

Page 26 - Preview

Chapter 2: Recording Images and Videoclips in Record Mode 26 Preview The ePhoto CL34 provides four preview settings: Setting Description 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 exposur...

Page 27 - Changing an Advanced Setting

Chapter 2: Recording Images and Videoclips in Record Mode 27 Changing Advanced Settings Change advanced settings by using the advanced settings menu displayed on the color LCD. Theadvanced settings are: ! QuickReview ! Exposure ! W hite Balance ! Sound ! Auto Shut Down ! Language ! Automatic " N...

Page 28 - Exposure

Chapter 2: Recording Images and Videoclips in Record Mode 28 To select QuickReview: 1 Select QuickReview in the Advanced menu. The Quick Review menu appears. 2 Select On. 3 Frame the image and press the Shutter button. The image appears on the LCD with the question to Delete or to Share the image. 4...

Page 29 - White Balance

Chapter 2: Recording Images and Videoclips in Record Mode 29 White Balance The W hite Balance is used to calibrate the colors of your images. This option lets you manuallyadjust the color balance of an image so that the colors appear natural. To set the W hite Balance manually: 1 Select W hite Balan...

Page 31 - Chapter 3: Working with Images in Play Mode

Chapter 3: Working with Images in Play Mode 31 Chapter 3: Working with Images in Play Mode You can use the ePhoto CL34 PLAY mode to view and work with recorded images/videoclips insingle-image view and multi-image view. Setting Description Single-Image View Use single-image view to preview one image...

Page 32 - Using Single-Image View; Scrolling through the Images in Single-Image View; Deleting Images in Single-Image View

Chapter 3: Working with Images in Play Mode 32 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. W hen referring to images in Single-Image view this includes videoclips, unless sp...

Page 33 - Zooming in on an Image in Single-Image View

Chapter 3: Working with Images in Play Mode 33 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: 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch to PLAY. The color LCD shows the last recorded ima...

Page 35 - Using Multi-Image View; Viewing Images in Multi-Image View

Chapter 3: Working with Images in Play Mode 35 Using Multi-Image View Viewing Images in Multi-Image View To view multiple images at a time: 1 Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards PLAY. The color LCD shows the last image recorded, in single-image view. 2 Press the Enter button or the up/...

Page 36 - Printing Images in Multi-Image View

Chapter 3: Working with Images in Play Mode 36 7 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 with...

Page 37 - Chapter 4: Transferring Images to Your PC; Installing the Required Software

Chapter 4: Transferring Images to Your PC 37 Chapter 4: Transferring Images to Your PC Installing the Required Software " Note: Make sure to install the required software before connecting your ePhoto CL34 camerato your PC. 1 Insert the ePhoto CL34 CD in the CD-ROM drive. " Note: If the Inst...

Page 38 - Connecting the Camera to Your PC

Chapter 4: Transferring Images to Your PC 38 Connecting the Camera to Your PC 1 Open the USB compartment door. 2 Plug one end of the USB cable into your camera’s USB port. 3 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 as sho...

Page 44 - Ordering Prints Using the Print Button

Chapter 6: Ordering Prints Over the Internet Using AGFAnet Print Service 44 Chapter 6: Ordering Prints Over the InternetUsing AGFAnet Print Service After installing the CL34 software from the ePhoto CL34 CD, you can easily upload your imagesfrom your camera to the internet for printing. There are tw...

Page 45 - Ordering Prints Using the AgfaCam Mounter

Chapter 6: Ordering Prints Over the Internet Using AGFAnet Print Service 45 5 Click Configure Connection to set up your connection. 6 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 ...

Page 47 - Videoconferencing with MS NetMeeting; Videoconferencing over the Internet

Chapter 7: Using the ePhoto CL34 for Video Applications 47 Chapter 7: Using the ePhoto CL34 for VideoApplications Videoconferencing with MS NetMeeting Videoconferencing over the Internet To use NetMeeting® 3.0 (or higher) over the internet you need a modem for internet connectionand Internet Explore...

Page 48 - Capturing Video Images with VideoImpression

Chapter 7: Using the ePhoto CL34 for Video Applications 48 Capturing Video Images with VideoImpression 1 Connect the ePhoto CL34 to your computer with the USB cable. 2 Switch on the camera. 3 Choose Start > Programs > ArcSoft Video > ArcSoft VideoImpression to launchVideoImpression. 4 Click...

Page 50 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support; Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support 50 Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting The camera does not start up ! The camera is switched off. Slide the PLAY/OFF/REC auto return switch towards REC orPLAY. ! The camera is automatically switched off because of 5 minutes of inactivity. S...

Page 51 - Support; For more information and support on your Agfa ePhoto CL34:

Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support 51 Support For more information and support on your Agfa ePhoto CL34: Visit http://support.agfa.com and http://www.agfa.com The most effective way to find an answer to your problem is to execute the successive stepsdescribed below. 1. Create an Agfa e-Service ...

Page 52 - For more information and support on MS NetMeeting:; For more information and support on VideoImpression:; For more information and support on PhotoWise:

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

Page 53 - Appendix B: Camera Specifications

Appendix B: Camera Specifications 53 Appendix B: Camera Specifications Parameter Specifications Image Resolutions 1280 x 960 pixel resolution (Fine); 1024 x 768 pixel resolution(High); 512 x 384 pixel resolution (Low) LCD Display Black and white status display1.8” color LCD Color 24-bit (millions of...