AGFA ePhoto CL18 User manual

ePhoto CL18
User’s Guide
abc

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 2
Trademarks
Agfa and the Agfa rhombus are trademarks of Agfa-Gevaert AG.
ePhoto CL18, AGFAnet and PhotoGenie are registered trademarks of Agfa-
Gevaert N.V.
Corel is a registered trademark and Corel Print Office 2000, Corel Photo House
and Corel Print Office are trademarks of Corel Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, Internet Explorer and NetMeeting are registered t rad e mark s
of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and in other countries.
VideoImpression is a trademark of ArcSoft Inc.
Other products or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks o f
their respective holders.
Copyright © 2000 Agfa-Gevaert N.V.
All rights reserved.
All software and hardware described in this document are subject to change
without any notice.
Regulation Compliance
FCC Information Test
FCC Warning: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital devic e ,
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 lik e ly
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 v o id
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 3
The limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential 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 in s t allat io n . If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by switching the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follo win g
measures:
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
n 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
Réglement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
CE Declaration of conformity according to
ISO/IES Guide 22 and EN 45014
This equipment complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Direc tive
73/23/ECC, 93/68/ECC standards: EN 60950: 1995/A3.
This equipment complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive
89/336/ECC
Standards: EN 50081-1-EN55022 class B
EN 50082-1-EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 4
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, A g f a wi ll
repair or replace, at its option, the product at no charge to the customer. The
replacement unit may be a re-manufactured unit or a unit of equal or greater
functionality. After one (1) year, Customer shall pay for all parts, labor and
se rv ice .
Agfa warrants that software products will conform to published specif ic at io n s 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 warrant y sh all re main
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 the customer:
n Abuses or modifies Product or Software.
n 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.
n Supplies other Software or Interfacing.
Warranty service is excluded if the serial number of the product has been
tampered with or removed.
Cautio n: The parties agree that all other warranties, express or implied,
including warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability and non-
infringement, are excluded.
Registering your Camera
V isit http://su p p o rt.agfa.com/h omeOffice to register and to create an Agfa e-
Service account.
n To create an Agfa e-Service account and to register your ePhoto camera,
click Register Product.
n If you already have an Agfa e-Service account, click Update Acount.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 5
Safety Information
n To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the camera to rain o r
moisture and do not disassemble the camera. Refer all servicing to qualif ie d
service personnel.
n Avoid using the camera in excessively cold or warm conditions. Allow the
camera to adapt to sudden changes of temperature.
n Do not place this camera in damp or dusty location. This may cause a fire or
e le c tric sh o ck.
n Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for extended period of
time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery
compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment
carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the
battery fluid.
n The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking
or causing a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment.
n Do not try to charge the alkaline battery. This may cause the battery to split,
leak, causing fire or injury.
n Only use the batteries specified for this camera. The use of other power
so u rc e s may cau se f ire .
Care and Maintenance
n Avoid leaving the camera in the sun or in a very warm location (beach, car,
etc.) for prolonged periods.
n Do not wrap the camera in cloth or plastic while it is on (heat and moisture
may be trapped and damage the camera).
n Avoid using the camera in excessively cold (below 0°C/32°F) or excessiv e ly
warm (above 40°C/104°F) conditions.
n When you bring the camera from a cold to a warm location, allow the camera
to reach room temperature before you use it.
n If condensation develops inside the camera, stop using it immediately. Leave
the camera at room temperature for a few hours to allow the condensation to
evaporate.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 6
n To clean the camera lens or LCD, blow away any surface dust or dirt. Then
breathe on the surface to form a mist and gently wipe it with a soft, lint-free
cloth or lens cleaning tissue.
n To avoid scratching the lens, use a gentle, circular motion when wiping.
n Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners on the outside surfaces of the came ra.
Wipe off dust with a clean, dry cloth.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 7
Contents
Introduction........................................................................................8
Chapter 1: Getting to Know your Camera............................................9
Taking a Closer Look..........................................................................................................9
Power Sources..................................................................................................................12
Camera Controls................................................................................................................14
Operating Modes ..............................................................................................................15
Chapter 2: Recording a Still Image ...................................................16
Recording an Image..........................................................................................................16
Activating Automatic Flash and/or Selftimer................................................................17
Setting the Image Quality................................................................................................17
Deleting the Last Image Taken.......................................................................................18
Deleting All Images at a Time..........................................................................................18
Chapter 3: Transferring Images to your PC ......................................19
Installing the Software Needed......................................................................................19
Connecting the Camera to your PC...............................................................................19
Transferring Still Images to your PC..............................................................................20
Chapter 4: Displaying Images on your TV .........................................21
Adapting the TV Standard (PAL/NTSC)........................................................................21
Displaying Images on TV .................................................................................................21
Deleting a Specific Image................................................................................................22
Chapter 5: Using the ePhoto CL18 for Video Applications ..............23
Videoconferencing with MS NetMeeting......................................................................23
Capturing Video Images with VideoImpression...........................................................24
Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Support ......................................25
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................25
Support...............................................................................................................................25
Appendix B: Camera Specifications..................................................27

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 8
Introduction
The Agfa ePhoto CL18 digital camera can handle still images as well as video
images. The following tables give you an overview of its applications:
S till image s V ide o Image s ove r US B
Re cord ing still image s (p. 1 4 )
n at VGA 640 x 480 pixel
resolution
n in High or Standard quality
n 16 up to 32 images storage in an
internal 2 MB camera memory
n with built-in flash and self-timer
functionality
V ide oconfe re ncing (p. 2 1 )
n using the USB interface at
100KB/s on your PC
(this requires Windows® 98)
n USB powered (no batteries
needed)
n with videoconferencing software
De le ting still image s (p. 1 6 )
n to delete images
n to clear the camera memory
Capturing vid e o image s (p. 2 2 )
n using the USB interface at
100KB/s on your PC
(this requires Windows® 98)
n USB powered (no batteries
needed)
n with video capture software
Transfe rring still image s to
your P C (p. 1 7 )
n fast image download with the
USB interface at 100KB/s on
your PC (this requires Windows®
98)
n USB powered (no batteries
needed)
n with bundled image editing
software (to print images, use
them on the Web, in e-mails,
multimedia, ...)
Displaying still image s that are
store d in your came ra on TV (p.
1 9 )
v Note: To read more on your Agfa ePhoto camera, visit: http://www.agfa.co m

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 9
Chapter 1: Getting to Know your
Camera
Taking a Closer Look
1. S hu tte r Butto n
To record an image in Record mode or to delete an image in Play mode.
2. Time r Indicator / Light S e nsor
A blinking red light indicates that the selftimer is activated.
3. Built-in Flash
To light dark scenes.
4. Le ns
f= 50 cm (20 inch) to infinity
5. S trap Hold e r
To attach the strap to your camera.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 10
1. Tripod Moun t
To mount the camera on a tripod or cradle.
2. V id e o P o rt
To connect your camera with a video cable to the video port of your
television set or VCR.
3. US B P ort ( )
To connect your camera with a USB cable to your computer to download st ill
images and capture video images.
4. Flash-Time r / P re vious Butto n
To set the flash options with or without activating the selftimer (in Record
mode).
To select the previous image to delete or preview (in Play mode).
v Note: Press this button for 4 seconds to set the T V standard.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 11
5. Q u ality / Ne xt B utto n
To set the quality of the image (in Record mode).
To select the next image to delete or preview (in Play mode).
6. Gre e n Action Indicator
A steady green light indicates that the camera is ready. The Green Action
Indicator blinks when the camera starts up, processes an image or when the
flash is charging.
7. V ie wfinde r
To frame images.
8. Display
To see the settings of the active mode.
9. O n / O ff B utto n
To switch the camera on or off.
10. Re c/ P lay Butto n
To switch between Record and Play mode.
11. Batte ry Co mp artme nt
To insert 2 AA batteries.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 12
Power Sources
Your ePhoto CL18 has two possible power sources:
n batteries
n USB power
Batteries
Inserting Batteries
Your ePhoto CL18 camera comes with 2 AA Alkaline batteries.
v Note: You can also use NiMH, NiCd or Lithium batteries.
1. Unlock the battery compartment door.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 13
2. Slide the door of the battery compartment in the direction of the arro w .
Insert 2 appropriate batteries. See to it that the pole-marks on the batteries
(+ and -) correspond to those on the battery compartment.
3. Slide the battery compartment door back into place.
Battery Status
The Display always indicates the status of the battery. Segments disappear as
power is used.
Fu ll Ne arly E mp t y E mp t y
A flashing Empty icon indicates that the batteries are empty.
v Note: With a full battery pack you can view or work with images in Play mode
for approximately 30 minutes or record an average number of 50 images in
Record mode.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 14
Battery Care
n If you are not going to use your camera for an extended period of time,
remove the batteries to prevent leaks or corrosion.
n Before replacing the batteries, switch the camera OFF.
n Use only size AA Alkaline, NiMH (with a minimum capacity of 1200 mAh), NiCd
or Lithium batteries.
n Do not use batteries that show signs of leakage, corrosion or swelling.
Do not use batteries that are excessively warm.
n If necessary, clean battery contacts with a dry cloth before installation.
n Always replace all batteries with two identical, new (or fully charged) ones.
n Dispose used batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws.
USB Power
The moment you connect your camera to a PC (with the supplied USB cable ), it is
powered by the PC (and does not use battery power).
v Note: If the camera is USB-powered the flash is disabled.
Camera Controls
On/Off Button
Switching On the Camera
• Press the On/Off bu tton.
You hear a beep, the green action indicator blinks and the settings appear
on the display.
Automatic Power Off Function
The camera is equipped with an automatic power off function. It switches off
automatically after one minute of inactivity.
To re-activate the camera:
• Press the On/Off bu tton.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 15
Switching Off the Camera
• Press the On/Off bu tton.
You hear a beep, the green action indicator and display are dimmed.
Status Display
The Display shows the camera settings you selected by means of icons.
Example of Display information:
The Display gives you information on:
n the image quality (high or standard)
n the status of the batteries (full, nearly empty, empty)
n the number of images that still can be recorded (in Record mode)
-o r-
the number of the image (in Play mode)
n the set TV standard (NTSC or PAL)
n the flash setting (activated or not)
n the selftimer setting (activated or not)
n the mode you are in (Play, Record)
Operating Modes
The ePhoto CL18 camera operates in 2 modes:
n Record mode: to record images
n Play Mode: to display or delete images
Record Mode
• Press the Record/Play button to select Record mode ( ). When you
switch on the camera it is activated in Record mode by default.
On the Display you see the number of images that still can be taken.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 16
Play Mode
• Press the Record/Play button to select Play mode ( ).
On the Display you see the sequence number of the last image.
In Play mode you can also delete images.
Chapter 2: Recording a Still Image
Recording an Image
v Note: Do not forget to insert batteries as described in Inserting Batteries.
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your camera.
You hear a beep.
Wait until the green action indicator stops blinking indicating the came ra i s
ready to record an image.
2. Select your settings (see Activating Automatic Flash and/or Selftimer and
Setting the Image Quality).
3. Frame the image you want to record using the viewfinder.
4. Press the Shutter button and hold your camera steady until you hear a beep
and the green action indicator starts blinking.
The action indicator blinks until the image is stored in the camera’s me mo ry .
The moment the action indicator stops blinking you can record another
image.
Tips to Re cord Image s
o When recording; hold your camera steady until you hear a beep and the
green action indicator starts to blink.
o As all digital cameras the ePhoto CL18 records with a shutter latency.
After pressing the Shutter button, hold the camera steady until you hear
a beep and the LED starts to blink. Keep in mind the shutter latency
when recording moving objects.
o Never touch the lens with your fingers. If necessary, clean the lens wi t h
a lens brush or soft cloth.
o Keep in mind that the focal range of the ePhoto CL18 is 50 cm (20 inch)
to infinity. Objects closer by will be unsharp.
o Keep in mind that the flash range of the ePhoto CL18 is 1-2 meter (3 -6
ft). Objects closer by, will be overexposed when recorded with flash.
o Do not record an image in the direction of the sun or other light sources.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 17
o Do not switch off the camera while it is processing a recorded image. If
you do so the image will not be stored.
o Checking the Battery Status. When the Battery Status is ‘Nearly empty’,
replace the batteries. Nearly empty batteries disable the flash function.
Activating Automatic Flash and/or Selftimer
• Press the Flash-Timer button in Record mode to change the combined flas h
and selftimer option.
v Note: When you activated the automatic flash, the flashlight will go o ff if the
scene you want to record is too dark. In this case the flash will load before
you can press the Shutter button.
On the display you see the icons of the option you set:
Icon O ptio n
Automat ic F lash O ff + S e lftime r O ff
Automatic F lash O n + S e lftime r O n
Automat ic F lash O ff + S e lftime r O n
Automat ic F lash O n + S e lftime r O ff
v Note: The flash and selftimer settings are not stored when you switch off
the camera.
Setting the Image Quality
Depending on the Image Quality you can record 16 up to 32 still images in VGA
640 x 480 pixel resolution.
v Note: According to the combination of High and Standard Quality images
you store in the camera’s memory, the capacity varies.
To change the Image Quality:
• Press the Image Quality button in Record mode.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 18
On the display you see the icons of the option you set:
Icon O ptio n
S tan dard Q u ality:
Standard image quality — high compression
capacity: 32 images
Hig h Q u ality:
High image quality — low compression
capacity: 16 images
v Note: The image quality setting is stored when you switch off the
c ame ra.
Deleting the Last Image Taken
1. Press the Record/Play button to switch to Play mode.
The number that is shown on the Display corresponds with the last image
taken.
2. Press the Shutter button.
A blinking icon appears.
3. Press the Shutter button for a second time to confirm.
The action indicator blinks until the image is deleted.
Press the Rec/Play button to switch back to Record mode.
-o r-
3. Press the Rec/Play button to cancel.
Deleting All Images at a Time
Once your camera’s memory is full, you have to remove the images from the
memory in order to record new images. If you want to store the images, you have
to download them to the PC first.
1. Press the Record/Play button to switch to Play mode.
2. Press the Next or the Previous button until ALL appears on the Display.
3. Press the Shutter button.
A blinking icon appears.
4. Press the Shutter button to confirm.
The action indicator blinks until all images are deleted.
-o r-
Press any other button to cancel.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 19
Chapter 3: Transferring Images to
your PC
Installing the Software Needed
1. Insert the Core l® CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of your computer.
The installation starts automatically.
2. Follow the instructions in the successive screens.
3. Insert the e P hoto CL1 8 Colle ction CD -RO M in t o t h e CD-RO M d riv e o f
your computer.
4. Open the DRIVERS folder on the CD-ROM and double-click the Setup file to
install the ePhoto CL18 TWAIN and Video for Windows® drivers.
If you want to use the CL18 for videoconferencing (with NetMeeting® ) or video
capturing (with VideoImpression™):
5. Insert the e P h oto CL1 8 Co lle ction CD-RO M in t o t h e CD -RO M d riv e o f
your computer.
6. Run the Setup file in the NetMeeting or VideoImpression folder to start the
in st allat io n .
v Note: The installer in the NetMeeting folder will also install or updat e
your Internet Explorer if necessary.
7. Follow the instructions in the successive screens.
v Note: To send or upload images through the internet for printing on
photographic paper, use the AGFAnet client software. To install, double-
click the setup file in the AGFAnet folder on the ePhoto CL18 Collectio n CD-
ROM. To use the Agfa Internet Print Service, you need the AGFAnet client
software. For more details, visit: h ttp://www.agfan e t.co m
Connecting the Camera to your PC
1. Press the On/Off button to switch the camera on.
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.

ePhot o CL18 Us er’s Guide 20
Transferring Still Images to your PC
1. Choose Start/Programs/Corel Print Office/Corel Photo House to launch
Core l P hoto H ou se .
2. Click the Load Photos tab in the Get Image section.
3. Click the Select Source button.
The Select Source window appears.
4. Select ePhoto CL18 and click the Select button.
5. Click the Proceed link.
The ePhoto CL18 TWAIN driver opens and thumbnails of the recorded
images appear.
v Note: When you move your cursor over a button in the TWAIN driver, a
tool tip appears explaining you its functionality.
6. Select the images you want to transfer to your PC by clicking the thumbnail
of the picture. To select several images use the Ctrl-key.
7. Select the Save Pictures to Disk Directory button in the TWAIN driver
window.
8. Select or create a folder on your computer to store your images.
9. Click the Save button.
10. Close the TWAIN driver by clicking the Exit button in the TWAIN drive r
window.
11. Click the Home button.
12. To view your images in Corel Photo House, click the From Your Files button
in the Get Image section.
13. Select the selected folder containing the transferred images.
14. Apply if necessary the Agfa PhotoGenie™ QuickFix autocolour filter (Select
Effects/Plu g -in Effe cts/Agfa/Ag fa PhotoGen ie /QuickFix).
The QuickFix plug-in will automatically enhance the CL18 image.