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Contents of This Guide FCC Information 1-Y ear Limited W ar ranty Welcome! 8 Using This Document 8 Other Documents 8 Parts of Y our Camera 9 Safety Information 10 Batteries 10 Battery Charger 11 Camer.
Contents of This Guide (cont.) Focus 28 Exposure 29 MANUAL 30 APER TURE V ALUE 30 TIME V ALUE 31 White Point 31 External Flash 32 Date & Time 34 AUTOMA TIC 35 Viewing Images in Y our Camera 35 Vie.
Contents of This Guide (cont.) T r oubleshooting 51 The camera has no power . 51 The shutter button doesn’ t work. 52 The LCD screen doesn’ t light up. 53 The live image on the LCD screen is jerky . 53 The live image on the LCD screen appears brighter than it should be.
8 Welcome! Now that you have set up your new Agfa ePhoto™ 1280 digital camera and softwar e, we are sur e you are eager to begin taking and viewing pictur es. This on-line guide is designed to show you how to use your camera properly to get the best r esults.
Parts of Your Camera 9 FlashT rack™ swivel zoom lens Built-in flash Shutter button Zoom buttons Wrist strap hook EasyPilot™ button LCD panel Mode switch Port cover Info button Memory card slot (on side of main camera body) 3.
Safety Information !!! W ARNING! T o avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the camera. Refer all ser - vicing to qualified ser vice personnel. !!! W ARNING! T o avoid the risk of fir e or electric shock, do not expose the camera to rain or moistur e.
Safety Information (cont.) Battery Charger ◗ Place only rechargeable NiMH batteries in the battery charger . ◗ Never charge differ ent types or sizes of batteries at the same time. ◗ Keep the battery charger away from moistur e at all times. ◗ Do not use the battery charger as a power sour ce.
Safety Information (cont.) ◗ A void leaving the camera in the sun or in a ver y war m location (on the beach, in a car , etc.) for pr olonged periods of time. ◗ Do not wrap the camera in cloth or plastic while it is turned on (this may trap heat and moistur e and damage the camera).
Turning the Camera On and Off (cont.) Automatic Power Down Feature Whenever the ePhoto 1280 is not connected to a computer , the camera powers down auto- matically after 60 seconds of inactivity .
Taking Pictures (cont.) ! Note: T o take pictures with the ePhoto 1280 you must have batteries installed and a remov- able memory card inser ted. (If you have not alr eady done so, see the Getting Started sheet in your package for instr uctions.) T o take pictur es: ◗ T ur n the Mode switch to REC.
Memory Cards The ePhoto 1280 has no internal memory . All images ar e stored on removable memory car ds. These car ds ar e available in the following sizes: 2 MB, 4 MB and 8 MB. ! Note: The ePhoto 1280 accepts only 3.3 volt SSFDC or Smar tMedia™ removable memory car ds.
Memory Cards (cont.) Inserting Memory Cards T o insert a memor y car d: ◗ Swivel the lens up to expose the memory card slot on the side of the camera’ s main body .
Memory Cards (cont.) This icon flashes to indicate that an installed memory card is the wrong type or is unread- able. Pr oceed in one of two ways: ◗ T o reformat the car d, tur n the EasyPilot™ button to move the selection triangle to the YES option, then pr ess in the EasyPilot button to select the option.
Status Information The ePhoto 1280 keeps track of certain information automatically . This infor mation can be displayed on the LCD scr een at any time using the Info button.
Status Information (cont.) IMAGE COUNTERS REC mode — The image counters (bottom of the scr een) indicate the following: ◗ The number after the d symbol shows the number of images stored on the memory car d. ◗ The number after the F symbol indicates the number of pictures that can still be taken at the current r esolution setting.
Status Information (cont.) Date and Time When you pr ess the Info button twice, the date and time ar e displayed at the bottom of the scr een in addition to the batter y indicator and image counters: REC mode — The current date and time ar e shown (using a 24-hour clock).
Status Information (cont.) The ePhoto 1280 comes with the following settings as defaults: ◗ Resolution: 780 HI (1024 x 768 pixels, low compr ession) ◗ Flash: AUTO (flash used as needed) ◗ Pr eview: Nor mal These displays ar e static, but the settings can be changed (see below).
Changing Basic Settings (cont.) Changing the Resolution The ePhoto 1280 provides the following r esolution settings: ◗ — 1024 x 960 pixels, ver y low compression ◗ — 1024 x 768 pixels, low com.
Changing Basic Settings (cont.) ◗ Pr ess in the EasyPilot button again. A column of settings appears below the Resolution icon. ◗ T ur n the EasyPilot button in either direction to highlight the resolution settings in order . ◗ When the desired r esolution is highlighted, pr ess in the EasyPilot button.
Changing Basic Settings (cont.) T o change the flash setting for the camera: ◗ W ith the camera in REC mode, pr ess in the EasyPilot button. Four icons appear in the upper left-hand corner of the LCD scr een. ◗ T ur n the EasyPilot button to highlight the Flash icon.
Changing Basic Settings (cont.) T o select the pr eview setting: ◗ W ith the camera in REC mode, pr ess in the EasyPilot button. Four icons appear in the upper left-hand corner of the LCD scr een. ◗ T ur n the EasyPilot button to highlight the normal Preview icon ( ).
Changing Advanced Settings (cont.) T o access the advanced settings: ◗ Make sur e the Mode switch is set to REC. ◗ Pr ess in the EasyPilot button. Four icons appear in the upper left-hand cor ner of the LCD scr een. ◗ T ur n the EasyPilot button until the Advanced Mode icon ( ) is highlighted.
Changing Advanced Settings (cont.) ! Note: Y ou can leave the menu system at any time without selecting anything by simply press- ing the Info button. It is helpful to r emember the following points as you use the menu system: ◗ The AUTOMA TIC option allows the camera itself to deter mine the settings to be used.
Changing Advanced Settings (cont.) Self Timer The self timer delays the shutter briefly after you pr ess the shutter button (for example, so you can set the camera and then join the pictur e). When you select the SELF TIMER option, you can choose among 3 options: ◗ 5 SEC.
Changing Advanced Settings (cont.) — for subjects less than 3 ft (1 m) away (MACRO) — for subjects about 3 ft (1 m) away — for subjects about 7 ft (2 m) away — for subjects about 16 ft (5 m) away — for subjects more than 16 ft (5 m) away AUTOMA TIC — allows the camera to focus automatically as needed.
Changing Advanced Settings (cont.) MANUAL For manual exposur e settings, select MANUAL. The following screen appears: T o select a manual exposur e setting: ◗ Scr oll the EasyPilot button to select the desired exposur e setting. The image in the LCD scr een changes as you scroll to reflect the new exposur e.
Changing Advanced Settings (cont.) Select your desired apertur e. The camera automatically selects the pr oper exposure time for that apertur e. This setting can be used for creative depth-of-field images. TIME V ALUE Select this option to choose how long the camera’ s shutter will remain open for each pictur e.
Changing Advanced Settings (cont.) T o set the white point manually: ◗ Select SET WHITE BAL. A message appears pr ompting you to aim the camera at the area with the desir ed white point. ◗ While aiming the lens at the desir ed white point, pr ess in the EasyPilot button.
Changing Advanced Settings (cont.) Depending on your external flash configuration and aperture requir ements, select fr om the following options: The sizes in this menu refer to the desired apertur e size, and the times (in seconds) indicate the shutter speed.
Changing Advanced Settings (cont.) ◗ Adjust the energy of the external flash power supply while taking pictures to find the prop- er exposur e. The LCD scr een provides a good means of evaluating each shot while the camera is pr ocessing. For best r esults with your equipment, experiment with dif ferent apertur e and speed settings.
Changing Advanced Settings (cont.) The first value to be changed (underlined) is the month. ◗ Scr oll the EasyPilot button to select the right month. ! Note: Scr olling toward you increments the digits while scrolling away from you decrements them. ◗ Pr ess in the EasyPilot button to set the month.
Viewing Images in Your Camera (cont.) Viewing Single Images By default in PLA Y mode, the ePhoto 1280 LCD scr een displays the last pictur e taken. T o r eview the other stor ed images in succession: ◗ Scroll through the images using the zoom buttons (+ for forwar d, – for backwar d).
Viewing Images in Your Camera (cont.) ◗ T ur n the EasyPilot until the Multiple Images icon ( ) is highlighted. ◗ Pr ess in the EasyPilot button. The LCD scr een now displays 9 images with the current image highlighted by a white frame. ◗ T ur n the EasyPilot button in either dir ection to highlight the images in succession.
Viewing Camera Images on a TV (cont.) ◗ On your TV , select an exter nal device as the input sour ce. (For specific infor mation on using external devices with your TV , r efer to the documentation that came with your tele- vision set.) ◗ The TV screen now takes the place of the camera’ s LCD screen (which no longer functions).
Deleting Images in Memory (cont.) ◗ W ith the Delete icon ( ) highlighted, pr ess in the EasyPilot button. The DELETE PIC- TURES menu appears: ◗ Select CURRENT to delete a single image or ALL to delete all images.
Deleting Images in Memory (cont.) Locking and Unlocking Images The ePhoto 1280 allows you to lock images to prevent them from being deleted accidentally . T o lock an image: ◗ Make sure the camera is in PLA Y mode. ! Note: If you ar e viewing one image at a time, you may want to display the image counters and/or the date and time of each image.
Deleting Images in Memory (cont.) ◗ Select YES to lock the displayed image. The Lock icon appears in the upper right-hand cor ner of the scr een. Select NO to skip to the next image for locking. ◗ When you ar e finished, select EXIT to leave the menu system.
Downloading Images into Your Computer The Agfa PhotoWise software included with your ePhoto 1280 is used to download the images from your camera into your computer and then to edit your digital images (see the pdf file PhotoWise Tips or on-line help in PhotoWise for more infor mation).
Downloading Images (cont.) ◗ Click on the Get Camera Images icon ( ) to download all the images. (T o download an individual image or series of images, select the images, then click on the Get Camera Images icon, or double-click on the image.
Downloading Images (cont.) Downloading Images with a 1280 Resolution Photos taken using the highest resolution setting (1280) available with the ePhoto 1280 go through a special processing step called Agfa PhotoGenie™. ! Note: Agfa PhotoGenie processing for true 1280 resolution is available only through PhotoW ise.
Downloading Images (cont.) ◗ T o select JPEG artifact r emoval and achieve best-quality images (longer download time), select “Run JPEG enhancer on download”. T o reduce the download time (no JPEG artifact r emoval), deselect the option. ! Note: JPEG r emoval on is the default setting.
Using PhotoWise (cont.) ◗ T o copy an image from one album to another , click on the image and drag it to the desired location. T o move an image from one album to another , Shift-click on the image and drag it to the desired location.
Using PhotoWise (cont.) QuickLink QuickLink is a convenient way to access your images and use them in any OLE-compliant application (for example, Micr osoft ® W or d). Under W indows, the QuickLink icon ( ) is located at the bottom right-hand side of the task bar .
Using PhotoWise (cont.) T o set one of these QuickLink star tup options: ◗ W indows — Click on the QuickLink icon with the right mouse button. In the menu that appears, choose Options. Select your setting in the Options dialog. (Y ou can also open this dialog by double-clicking on the QuickLink icon.
Using PhotoWise (cont.) T o edit an image after it has been placed in an application: ◗ Double-click on the image. ◗ Adjust the image as desired using the PhotoWise tools that now appear within your application.
Using PhotoWise (cont.) MACINTOSH ◗ Place the PhotoWise CD in the CD-ROM drive of your computer . ◗ Double-click on the Make Floppies application icon on the outer most level of the CD. ◗ Follow the prompts that appear on the scr een. ◗ Be sur e to use blank, for matted diskettes as pr ompted and label them by number (i.
Recharging the Batteries (cont.) ◗ Place the batteries in the charger following the orientation indicated in the charging compar tment. !! CAUTION: Never char ge differ ent types or sizes of batteries at the same time. ◗ Plug the charger into an outlet with the corr ect voltage.
Troubleshooting (cont.) ◗ If the camera is connected to a computer (LED next to lens is blinking), it only appears to have no power . The camera can be contr olled only from the computer . ◗ The batteries may be too weak. Replace them. ◗ If you are using the optional AC adapter , make sur e it is securely plugged into a working outlet.
Troubleshooting (cont.) The LCD screen doesn’t light up. ◗ The camera may be connected to a computer . Disconnect the camera or view the images in PhotoW ise. ◗ The camera may be connected to a TV . Disconnect the camera or view the images on your TV set.
Troubleshooting (cont.) The built-in flash doesn’t work. ◗ The flash may be turned of f. Check the flash setting . ◗ The batteries may be too weak. Replace them. The recorded image is blurry. ◗ The subject may have moved while you were taking the pictur e.
Troubleshooting (cont.) ◗ Y ou may have selected an incorrect advanced setting. If one of the following symbols appears, go to the respective menu: Manual , Apertur e Value , T ime Value , White Balance . Adjust the setting or set it to automatic. ◗ Use PhotoWise to adjust the brightness and contrast of your image (see the .
Troubleshooting (cont.) Part of the recorded image is missing. ◗ The lens may have been partially cover ed (e.g., by a finger). Make sur e the lens and flash ar e not obstr ucted. The wrong date and/or time are displayed. ◗ The date and time are incorr ectly set.
Troubleshooting (cont.) ◗ (Macintosh users) Y ou may have one of the following pr oblems: – AppleT alk may be active. T ur n off AppleT alk before using PhotoW ise. – If the serial cable is connected to the modem por t, tur n off any fax/modem soft- war e that is running in the backgr ound.
Camera Care and Maintenance (cont.) ◗ T o clean the camera lens or LCD scr een, blow away any sur face dust or dir t. Then br eathe on the lens to for m a mist and gently wipe it with a soft, lint-fr ee cloth or lens cleaning tissue. ◗ T o avoid scratching the lens, use a gentle, circular motion when wiping.
System Requirements (cont.) Macintosh ◗ System 7.0 or higher ◗ 68040 processor (PowerPC™ recommended) ◗ 16 MB RAM ◗ 50 MB available hard disk space ◗ Color monitor with support for at leas.
Camera Specifications Physical Dimensions 2" H x 6 1/8" W x 3 3/4" D (51 x 156 x 92 mm) Weight 13.5 oz or 380 g (without batteries) Other T ripod mountable (1/4" x 20, standar d 35 mm photo/video) Optics Lens Aperture f/2.8 (wide) – 3.
Specifications (cont.) Images Compression JPEG (internal) Resolution 1280 — 1024 x 960 pixels, ver y low compression 780 HI — 1024 x 768 pixels, low compr ession 780 S — 1024 x 768 pixels, stand.
Specifications (cont.) Image Processing Time 1280 mode: appr ox. 15 seconds (REC) 780 mode: appr ox. 14 seconds 307 mode: appr ox. 14 seconds Image Display Time 1280 mode: appr ox. 12 seconds (PLA Y) 780 mode: appr ox. 10 seconds 307 mode: appr ox. 4 seconds Computer Interface Serial, RS-232C T ransmission Speed 115,200 bps (max.
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