Quick-Start
Quick-Start
Reference
Reference
User’s Guide
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:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
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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:
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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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You can also click on any underlined text in blue to go to the page
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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).
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 Referencesection 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
To change the flash mode, press the Flash button repeatedly until the mode you want is
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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.
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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 䊱 and 䊲 buttons.
To take a picture while reviewing stored images, just press the shutter button.
More Information
The Referenceportion of this User’s Guide contains much more detailed information about
the features of your ePhoto 780, including:
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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
Other Documents
Parts of Your Camera
Safety Information
Batteries
Camera
Turning the Camera On and Off
Automatic Power Down Feature
Quick-Start Mode
Taking Pictures
Adjusting the Focus Switch
Taking Pictures with the Optical Viewfinder
Taking Pictures with the Video Viewfinder
Quick Review
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Changing the Resolution
Changing the Flash Mode
Using Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Reformatting Memory Cards
Memory Card Conditions
Flashing —>[ ] in Status Display
No Pictures
Format Menu
Format Failed
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