AGFA ePhoto 780 User manual

Quick-Start
User’s Guide
Quick-Start
Reference
Reference

FCC INFORMATION
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.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
USER INFORMATION
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res-
idential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
CANADIAN RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS 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 Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du
Canada.

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 pur-
chase. 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. After one (1) year,
Customer shall pay for all parts, labor and service.
Agfa warrants that software products will conform to published specifications in effect at the time of delivery for 90 days
after purchase. Customer acknowledges that the Software may have inherent defects because of its complexity. The
warranty applies only to the media on which the software is recorded.
If a unit is replaced during the warranty period, the original warranty shall remain in effect until the end of the one (1)
year period or shall be 30 days, whichever is longer.
This warranty is transferable with new owner notification to Agfa.
This warranty shall not apply if Customer: (1) abuses or modifies Product or Software; (2) operates the system in an
environment with excessive dirt, moisture, chemical fumes, extremes of temperature or other improper conditions. The
camera is not impermeable to water, dust or sand, or (3) supplies other Software or Interfacing. Warranty service is
excluded if the serial number of the product has been tampered with or removed.
THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, MERCHANTABILITY AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE EXCLUDED.
Copyright © 1998 Bayer Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Quick-Start
This section of the User’s Guide gives you a fast overview of how to use your ePhoto 780 to
take pictures and review them on the camera. The Reference section of this guide contains
more in-depth information about the ePhoto 780.
!Note: For hints on using this file most effectively, click here.
Step 1: Turn on the Camera
To turn on the camera, slide the lens cover open.
!Note: Make sure you are familiar with the parts of your camera.
Step 2: Review the Settings
Review the camera settings by looking at the LCD panel on top of the camera.
Step 3: Change the Settings as Needed
To change the resolution for your pictures, press the Resolution button repeatedly until the
setting you want is shown in the Status Display:
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◗.320 x 240 pixels (lowest resolution)
◗.. 640 x 480 pixels with moderate compression
◗... 640 x 480 pixels with low compression
◗.... 780 mode, 1024 x 768 pixels (highest resolution)
To change the flash mode, press the Flash button repeatedly until the mode you want is
shown:
◗Off (No flash used)
◗Auto (Flash used as needed)
◗Red-eye (Automatic flash with pre-flash to reduce “red-eye” effect)
◗Forced (Flash always used)
Step 4: Frame the Picture
To frame the picture, look through the optical viewfinder.
OR
Press the Video Viewfinder button. The LCD screen now acts as a viewfinder.
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Step 5: Take the Picture
To take the picture while looking at the optical or video viewfinder, press the shutter button
fully. The camera beeps and the image is stored in a few seconds.
Step 6: Review the Stored Image
After a few seconds, the picture you just took is displayed on the LCD screen. If you want to
delete the picture, press the button next to Delete now.
If you have taken more than one picture, you can scroll through all the images continuously
using the ¶and Äbuttons.
To take a picture while reviewing stored images, just press the shutter button.
More Information
The Reference portion of this User’s Guide contains much more detailed information about
the features of your ePhoto 780, including:
◗Deleting images
◗Locking images so they cannot be deleted
◗Downloading images to your computer
◗Showing a slide show on your TV
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Contents of this Guide
FCC Information
User Information
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Statement
1-YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY
Introduction 1
Other Documents 1
Parts of Your Camera 1
Safety Information 2
Batteries 2
Camera 3
Turning the Camera On and Off 4
Automatic Power Down Feature 4
Quick-Start Mode 4
Taking Pictures 6
Adjusting the Focus Switch 6
Taking Pictures with the Optical Viewfinder 6
Taking Pictures with the Video Viewfinder 7
Quick Review 7
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 8
Changing the Resolution 8
Changing the Flash Mode 9
Using Memory Cards 10
Inserting Memory Cards 11
Reformatting Memory Cards 11
Memory Card Conditions 12
Flashing —>[ ] in Status Display 12
No Pictures 12
Format Menu 13
Format Failed 13
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Three Beeps 13
Reviewing Images in Your Camera 14
Reviewing Sets of Images 14
Displaying Image Information 15
Using Your Camera with a TV 16
Setting the TV Type 16
Connecting the Camera to Your TV 17
Viewing Images on Your TV 17
Taking Pictures While Connected to a TV 18
Deleting Images 19
Locking and Unlocking Images 21
Setting the Date and Time 22
Selecting the Language 23
Changing Other Settings 24
Beeps 24
Quick Review Mode 25
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 26
Downloading Images into Your Computer 27
Image Resolution and Agfa PhotoGenie™ 29
Removing JPEG Artifacts 30
Using PhotoWise 31
Working with Images 31
Naming Images 32
QuickLink 33
Launching QuickLink 33
Using QuickLink 34
Creating Installation Floppy Disks for PhotoWise 35
PC 35
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MACINTOSH 36
Troubleshooting 37
The camera has no power. 37
The camera beeps three times when the shutter button is pressed. 37
The shutter button doesn’t work. 38
The LCD screen doesn’t turn on. 38
The flash doesn’t work. 39
The recorded image is blurry. 39
The recorded image is too dark. 39
The recorded image is too bright. 40
Part of the recorded image is missing. 40
PhotoWise can’t find the camera. 40
An image can’t be deleted. 41
The LCD screen is blank except for a flashing number. 41
Camera Care 42
System Requirements 43
IBM PCs and Compatibles 43
Macintosh 43
Camera Specifications 44
Physical 44
Optics 44
Images 45
Power 45
Operation 45
Environment 46
Approvals 46
Local Agfa Dealers 47
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Parts of Your Camera
Menu button
Info button Optical viewfinder
Status display
Wrist strap
hook
Resolution
button
Lens cover
¶button
Äbutton
Flash
Shutter
button
Optical
viewfinder
Lens
Focus
switch
Memory
card/port
compartment
LCD screen
3.3 V Memory card
Flash
button
Video viewfinder
button
Quick-Start
Quick-Start
Reference
Reference
LCD button

Introduction
This section of the User’s Guide contains detailed information about your ePhoto 780 digital
camera for your reference.
!Note: For hints on using this file most effectively, click here.
For a quick overview of how to take and review pictures in your camera, see the Quick-Start
section of this guide. For information about a specific topic, check the Contents of this Guide
to go directly to that topic.
Other Documents
This User’s Guide also describes the basic functions of PhotoWise™, the image editing soft-
ware included with your camera. For more detailed information on PhotoWise, read the .pdf
file called PhotoWise Tips in the PhotoWise folder on your hard disk, or consult the on-line
help in the software itself.
Parts of Your Camera
For an overview of the main features of your ePhoto 780, see the Parts of Your Camera.
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Safety Information
!!! WARNING! To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the camera. Refer all ser- vicing to qualified service personnel.
!!! WARNING! To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the camera to rain or moisture.
Batteries
◗Before installing the batteries, make sure the camera is off by sliding the lens cover
closed.
◗Use only size AA alkaline (included), lithium, NiMH or NiCd batteries.
◗Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, corrosion or swelling, or batteries that
are excessively warm to the touch.
◗Always replace all four batteries with four identical, new (or fully charged) ones.
◗Dispose of used batteries promptly in a manner that complies with applicable laws.
◗Keep all batteries away from children.
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Safety Information (cont.)
Camera
◗Do not touch or press on the LCD screen.
◗After installing the removable memory card, make sure the memory card compartment
cover is fully closed.
◗Keep memory cards away from sources of heat, moisture and static electricity, as well as
magnetic fields generated by electrical appliances such as TVs, loudspeakers, VCRs,
microwave ovens.
◗Avoid leaving the camera in the sun or in a very warm location (on the beach, in a car,
etc.) for prolonged periods.
◗Do not wrap the camera in cloth or plastic while it is turned on (this may trap heat and
moisture and damage the camera).
◗Avoid using the camera in excessively cold (below 32°F/0°C) or excessively warm (above
104°F/40°C) conditions.
◗When you bring the ePhoto 780 from a cold to a warm location, allow the camera to reach
room temperature before you use it.
◗Do not drop or bump the camera.
!! CAUTION: Use only the optional Agfa ePhoto AC adapter with your camera. The use of any other adapter will void your warranty and may damage the camera.
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Turning the Camera On and Off
In order to use any of the features of your ePhoto 780, you must turn on the camera’s power.
◗To turn on the ePhoto 780, slide the lens cover open to expose the lens.
◗To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover closed.
Automatic Power Down Feature
Whenever the camera is not connected to a computer, it powers down automatically after a
period of inactivity to save power. To turn the camera back on, press the shutter button (this
does not take a picture) or slide the lens cover closed and open again.
!Note: The automatic power down time can be changed in PhotoWise (see the .pdf file PhotoWise Tips or on-line help in PhotoWise for details).
Quick-Start Mode
If you are using the ePhoto 780 for the first time, and whenever you first turn the camera
on after changing the batteries, your camera enters the “quick-start” mode. In this mode,
you are automatically prompted to set the date and time and format the memory card
(if necessary):
◗Slide the lens cover open to turn on the camera. The date and time are displayed with the
month highlighted.
◗Press the ¶button to increase or the Äbutton to decrease the highlighted number.
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Turning the Camera On and Off (cont.)
◗Press the Menu button to highlight the next number. (Press the Info button to highlight the
previous number.)
◗Repeat the above two steps for each number until the date and time are correct.
◗When you are finished, press the LCD button. The LCD displays the message “No
Pictures.” If your memory card is unformatted, the formatting options are automatically
displayed.
!Note: If the formatting options are not displayed, your card is already formatted and you do not need to perform the next step.
◗Press the button next to Format Now. At the end of the automatic formatting process your
camera is ready to use.
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Taking Pictures
To take pictures with the ePhoto 780 you must have batteries installed and a removable
memory card inserted.
!Note: If your camera is connected to a computer, all buttons are inactive, except the Focus switch. The camera can only be controlled from the computer.
Adjusting the Focus Switch
The Focus switch under the LCD screen is used to adjust the camera for the type of picture
you are taking. Slide the switch to the appropriate mode for your shot:
◗Macro mode: subjects between 0.5 and 1.5 feet (0.15 – 0.4 m) away.
◗Portrait mode: subjects between 1.5 and 5 feet (0.4 – 1.5 m) away.
◗1m–>∞Landscape mode: subjects more than 3 feet (1 m) away.
You can take pictures at any distance in any of the modes.
Taking Pictures with the Optical Viewfinder
You can take pictures with your ePhoto 780 like any conventional camera by simply looking
through the optical viewfinder and fully pressing the shutter button.
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Taking Pictures with the Video Viewfinder
You can also use the LCD screen as a viewfinder:
◗Press the Video Viewfinder button. The LCD screen now shows the view as seen through
the optical viewfinder.
◗Frame your shot on the LCD screen and press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
!Note: The video viewfinder uses more battery power than the optical viewfinder.
If you want to turn off the LCD screen and use only the optical viewfinder, press the Video
Viewfinder button again.
Quick Review
Shortly after you take a picture, it is displayed on the LCD screen.
!Note: This feature requires Quick Review mode to be on.
If you want to delete the picture, press the button next to Delete now.
If you have taken more than one picture, you can scroll through all the images continuously
using the ¶and Äbuttons.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
The ePhoto 780 contains a self-timer that delays the shutter for 10 seconds after you press
the shutter button. To use the self-timer:
◗With the camera on (lens cover open), press the Menu button. The LCD screen displays
the last picture taken along with the main menu.
◗Press the Äbutton to display additional menu options.
◗Press the button next to Self-Timer. The self-timer is now turned on (ú).
!Note: The self-timer is activated
only for the next picture to be taken. It is deactivated after
the picture is taken or as soon as you close the lens cover.You can also press the button next
to Self-Timer again to turn it off (□).
After activating the self-timer, take the picture. The red LED on the front of the camera next
to the flash starts to blink right before the picture is taken.
Changing the Resolution
The ePhoto 780 provides four resolution settings indicated by stars in the Status Display:
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Taking Pictures (cont.)
◗.320 x 240 pixels (lowest resolution)
◗.. 640 x 480 pixels with moderate compression
◗... 640 x 480 pixels with low compression
◗.... 780 mode, 1024 x 768 pixels (highest resolution)
To change the resolution, press the Resolution button repeatedly until the desired setting is
shown on the Status Display.
Changing the Flash Mode
The ePhoto 780 provides four flash modes:
◗Off (No flash used)
◗Auto (Flash used as needed)
◗Red-eye (Automatic flash with pre-flash to reduce “red-eye” effect)
◗Forced (Flash always used)
To change the flash mode, press the Flash button repeatedly until the desired setting is
shown on the Status Display.
!Note:The resolution and flash mode remain in effect until you change them, even if you turn the camera off.
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