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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 ca
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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 publish
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Using This Document To move around in this document, you can click on the special nav- igation symbols at the bottom of each page: Go to the previous page Return to the Contents page Go to the next page You can also click on any underlined text in blue to go to the page for that topic (e.g. Quick-Start or Reference). To print some or all of this guide, select Print from the File menu. When you are finished reading this page, return to the page you were on by pressing z – (Mac) or Alt – (PC).
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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 se
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Quick-Start (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 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 t
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Quick-Start (cont.) 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 ¶ Ä using the and b
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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
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Contents of this Guide (cont.) 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 Com
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Contents of this Guide (cont.) 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
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Parts of Your Camera LCD button Wrist strap Menu button hook Optical viewfinder Info button LCD screen ¶ button Quick-Star Quick-Start t Ä button Resolution button Status display Flash button Reference Reference Focus switch Shutter Memory button card/port compartment Video viewfinder button Optical viewfinder 3.3 V Memory card Lens Lens cover Flash
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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™
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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 swel
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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 t
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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
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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 !
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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
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Taking Pictures (cont.) 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 b
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Taking Pictures (cont.) 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. Ä Press the button 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
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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
