AGFA DC-630i manual

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i Thank you for purchasing this AGFAPHOTO digital c amera DC-630i. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the product correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later. Disclaimer We assume no responsibility over and above the provisions of the Product Liability Law for da[...]

Precautions y Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the saf ety precautions described below . Always en sure that the camera is operated correctly . y Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. y Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to mo[...]

iii  FC C Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the F CC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful in terf erence, and 2.) this device must accept any interference received , including interference that may cause unsatisfactory operation. This equipment has been test[...]

i v Con t en t s GETTING ST AR TED 1 U SING T HIS M ENU 1 C ONTENTS 2 A TT ACHING THE W RIST S TRAP 2 P ARTS OF THE C AMERA 3 I NSERTING THE B A TTERIES 5 L OW B A TTERY I NDICA TOR 5 A BOUT B A TTERY T YPE 5 I NSERTING THE M EMOR Y C ARD 6 A BOUT C AMERA M EMOR Y 6 DCF P ROT O COL 6 S ETTING THE D ISPLA Y L ANGUAGE / D AT E & T IME 7 S ETTING [...]

iii D ELETING A LL F ILES 39 P RO TECTING A S INGLE F ILE 40 P RO TECTING A LL F ILES 40 P RO TECTING M UL TIPLE F ILES 41 E DITING I MAGES 42 R OT ATI N G S TILL I MAGES 42 C HANGING THE I MAGE S IZE 42 C HANGING THE I MAGE WITH E FFECTS 43 C HOOSING THE I MAGE WITH P HO TO F RAME 43 C OP YING THE F ILES 44 S ETTING THE DPOF 45 C HOOSING A S TA R [...]

1 Getting Started Using This Menu Getting Started This section contains inf ormation you should know before using this camera. Basic Operation This section e xplains all recording f eatures of this camera. Basic Recording This section e xplains how to record still images, movies, and audio files. Other Recording F unctions This section e xplains co[...]

2 Con t en t s Camera USB cable A V cable Carring case Strap 2 x AA batteries Software installation CD-R OM Quick guide Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown. y Do not swing the camera around by the strap . C C a a u u t t i i o o n n[...]

3 P arts of the Camera 1. Self-timer Lamp 2. Flash ( page 23) 3. Microphone 4. Lens 5. L CD Monitor ( page 9) 6. Operation Lamp 7. Z oom Button ( page 22) See also: y Thumbnail ( page 37) y Playback Z oom ( page 36) 8. Playback Button ( page 13) 9. Menu Button ( page 15) 10. Mode Button ( page 13) 11. ASM Button ( page 14) See also: y Delete Button[...]

4 15. Strap Ring ( page 2) 16. Shutter Button ( page 19, 28) 17. Power Button ( page 12) 18. Speaker 19. USB/ A V T erminal ( page 18, 48) 20. T ripod Socket 21. Battery Cover ( page 5)[...]

5 Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA -size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH (min. 2500 mAh / 2.8V) batteries. Open the ba ttery cover . y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow . Insert the batteries. y Insert two AA -size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the direc[...]

6 Inserting the Memory Card You can use SD Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment. Open the ba ttery cover . y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow . Insert the card . y Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in[...]

7 Setting the Display Language / Date & Time When using the camera for the first time aft er purchasing , be sure to choose a language and set the date & time before using the camera. Setting the Display Language T urn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( page 16). Select [ Language]. y Press or to select [LANGUAGE] then pre[...]

8 Setting the Date & Time T urn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( page 16). Select [ Date & Time]. y Press or to select [Date & Time] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. Set date and time. y Press or to change the value of the cursor located. Press or to move the cursor between settings. y Holding down[...]

9 Using the L CD Monitor The L CD monitor is used to compose images while recording , adjust settings and replay images. The following indicators may appear on the L CD monitor while recording or playing back images. REC mode 1 Recording mode ( page 13) 12 Shake warning ( page 19) 2 Flash ( page 23) 13 Shutter speed ( page 19) 3 Z oom indicator ( p[...]

10 PLA YBA CK mode 1 Playback mode ( page 13) 7 Battery ( page 5) 2 Protect ( page 40) 8 Captured date & time 3 V oice memo ( page 30) 9 V oice memo control ( page 30) 4 File number / T otal 10 DPOF ( page 45) 5 Storage media 11 Reso lu ti on ( page 21) 6 Recording inf o ( page 11) y Some infor mation may not display correctly if you display im[...]

11 Changing the L CD Status Press the SET /DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below:  REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Guide line (C) OSD off y Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily befo re shooting images.  PLA YBA CK mode (D) Full OSD (E) Basic OSD y Y ou cannot change the LCD status in the f ollowing situation: 。 Manual e xpo[...]

12 Basic Operation T urning the Power On and Off Press the PO WER button ( n ) to turn on the camera in the REC mode. y The power turns on, the lens e xtends and the LED lights in green. Press the PLA YBA CK button ( o ) to turn on the camera in the PLA YBA CK mode. y The power turns on, and an image displays on the L CD monitor ( p ). Press the PO[...]

13 Changing the Mode Y ou can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLA YBA CK mode to replay , delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor . Switching between REC mode and PLA YBA CK mode In REC mode, press the PLA YBA CK button ( n ) to switch to the PLA Y mode. In PLA Y mode, press the PLA YBA CK ( n ) or the MODE ( o ) button to[...]

14 Display Title Description Landscape Used f or the wide scenic views. Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject. Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes. Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks e xploding. Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery . Kids T ake a still image to capture moving [...]

15 Using the Menus When a menu is displayed , the four-way control and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu T urn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( pag e 13). Open the RE C menu. y Press the MENU button ( n ) to display the menu. Select an item. y Press or ( o ) to select a menu item. Change the setting . [...]

16 Blue Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time 33 Stabilizer Off / On 34 Face T racking Off / On 34 Photo Frame Off / Frame 1 ~ 10 34 Digital Z oom Off / On 22 REC menu list (Movie) Menu Item A vailable Setting Pag e Movie Size / / / 28 Metering / / 31 White Balance Auto / / / / / / 31 Setup menu T urn the power on, and set the camera to the REC o[...]

17 Press the MENU ( n ) button to close the menu. Setup menu list Menu Item Functions Sounds [Shutter] : [Start -up] : [Beep] : [V olume] : Sets the shutter sound on and off. Sets a type of the start -up sound. Sets the operation sound on and off. Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound , start -up sound , beep and playback sound. Auto Review [Off][...]

18 Menu Item Functions y Resetting the file number is useful f or avoiding the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer ( page 53). Y ou can review images on a television with a supplied A V cable ( page 47). TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region. TV Out [NTSC] : [P AL] : America, Japan, T aiwan a[...]

19 Basic Recording Recording Still Images T urn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( pag e 13). Compose t he subject on the monitor . y Aim the focus area ( n ) to the subject that you want to take. Half press the shutter button to focus the image. y The focus area ( n ) becomes green while in f ocus, then shutter speed ( o ), apertur[...]

20 Using the Q mode The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and fewer controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for the beginners and elder users. Y ou can use only the basic settings in the Q mode: Flash : Auto / Red eye / F orce on / Slow sync / Force off Macro : Off / On Button SET /DISP : OSD on / Guid[...]

21 Setting Image Size and Quality Y ou can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and purpose. F or details, see page 15. Resolution V alues Image Size Print Size 2816x2112 2784x1856 Printing larger than A4-size. 2816x1584 2304x172[...]

22 Using the Zoom F un ction Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mechanica lly adjusting the lens of the camera. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. Select the zoom s[...]

23 Using the Flash The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight cond itions. Pre ss the flash button to cycle your camera through the various flash modes. The flash w ill not activate when continuous shooting or movie recording. T urn the power on, and set the came[...]

24 Using the Macro Your camera is equipped with a macro functi o n t h a t a l l o w s y o u t o f o c u s o n v e r y c l o s e subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 15 cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle setting and 40 cm in the maximum telephoto setting. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( pag e 13). [...]

25 Using the Self-timer & Burst Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. Use the burst to record continuous still images shooting. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( pag e 13). Open the RE C menu ( page 15). y Use or to select [Drive mode] from the REC men[...]

26 Using the Aperture Priority In this mode, you can set an aperture value to match the brightness. A higher aperture value brings the background out of focus. Selecting a lower aperture value allows you to soft the background. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the Aperture Priority ( pag e 14). Adjust the aperture value by pressing or butt[...]

27 Using the Manual Exposure Y ou can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular eff ect. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the Manual Exposure ( page14). 2 Use the SET button to switch betwe en aperture value and shutter speed control. Press or to adjust the setting . Press shutter button to take a picture. y Press[...]

28 Recording Movie Clips T urn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode ( page 13). Compose t he subject on the monitor . y Aim the focus area ( q ) to the subject that you want to take. y The L CD monitor displays the available recording time ( p ). Start recording . y Press the shutter button ( n ) to start recording . y Using the zoom [...]

29 Recording Audio Clips T urn the power on, and set the camera to the V oice REC mode ( page 13). Press the shutter button to start recording. y The voices are recorded from the microphone ( n ) of the camera. Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording . Press the shutter button again to end recording. y The camera will stop recor[...]

30 Recording a V oice Memo Y ou can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( page 13). Press or to select a still imag e that you want to add a voice memo. y If the image already has the voice memo recorded , the appears on the LCD monitor . The new recording will repla[...]

31 Other Recording Functions Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Option Description Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center . Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area. Selects an exposure b[...]

32 Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. Option Description Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically . ISO 50 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent. ISO 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 equivalent. ISO 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent. [...]

33 Setting the Sharpness Y ou can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Option Description The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will become sharp , but noise may occur in the recording image. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable f or printing . The edges of the image are softened. This is suitab[...]

34 Setting Stabilizer With more sensibility and faster shutter speed to bright up the pictures, effectively prevent blur image caused by hand shack or target movement, one can take good pictures with little effort. Setting F ace tracking After initializing face tracking function, the lens will lock the main character in the picture and follow the m[...]

35 Playback Playing Back Images T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( page 13). y The latest recorded image appears on the L CD monitor . y If there are no images stored , a message [No image] appears. Press the four-way control or ( n ). y : displays the previous image. y : displays the ne xt image. y Holding down or scrol[...]

36 Magnifying & T rimming Still Images T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( page 13). Select an image. y Press or ( p ) to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming . y Only still images can be magnified and trimmed . Magnify the image. y Press [T] ( n ) to magnify the image, and the central portion of the [...]

37 Viewing in Thumbnail T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( page 13). Press the zoom button [W], a thumbnail screen is displayed. Use the four-way control to select the desired image, and press [ T] or the SET button to show the selected image in full screen. y Y ou can protect or del ete multiple im ages in thumbnail, se[...]

38 Deleting Files Deleting a Single File T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( page 13). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button ( n ), then use the four -way control ( o ) to select Delete ( ) and press the SET button ( o ). Press or ( o ) to select [SINGLE], and then press the SET button ( o ) . Press or ( o ) to select th[...]

39 Deleting Multiple Files T urn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( page 37). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then Press or to select to select Delete ( ) and press the SET button. Press or to select [Select], and then press the SET button. y The frame of the selected image turns green. Select multiple images. y Use [...]

40 Protecting a Single File T urn the power on, and set the camera to th e PLA YBACK mode ( page 13). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four -way control to select Protec t ( ) and press the SET button. Press or to select [SINGLE], and then press the SET button. Press or to select the image you want to pro tect. Press the SET but[...]

41 Protecting Multiple Files T urn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( page 37). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then Press or to select to select Protect ( ) and press the SET button. Press or to select [Select], and then press the SET button. y The frame of the selected image turns green. Select multiple images. y U[...]

42 Editing Images Rotating Still Images T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( page 13). Press or to select the image you want to rotate. Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four -way control to select Rotate ( ) and press the SET button. Press the SET button to rotate the image. y Each press rotates the ima[...]

43 Changing the Image with Effects T urn the power on, and set the camera to th e PLA YBACK mode ( page 13). Press or to select the image you want to ad d the effect. Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four -way control to select Effect ( ) and press the SET button. Press or to select an option, and then press the SET button. y Th[...]

44 Copying the Files Y ou may copy the data from the camera’s internal memory to the memory card for convenience. Be sure you have inserted a memory card into your digital camera. Set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode. ( page 13). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four -way control to select Copy to ca rd ( ) and press the SET b[...]

45 Setting the DPOF The Digital Print Order F ormat (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is e xtremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer . T urn th[...]

46 Choosing a Startup Image T urn the power on, an d set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( page 13). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four -way control to select S.Image ( ) and press the SET button. Press or to select the image you want, then press the SET button to apply the choice. y A message “Completed” appears. Set th[...]

47 Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV Y ou can display recorded images on a television with a supplied A V cable. Set the TV out to match the TV syst em that you are using ( page 18). T urn off the camera and the TV . Use the supplied A V cable to co nnect the camera to the TV set. Set the TV input signal to Video In. y Ref er to the [...]

48 Connecting the Camera to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camera’s internal memor y or memory card to a computer: y Inserting the memory card into a card reader y Connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable Using the Card Reader Eject the memory card fr om the camera and insert it in a card reader that is[...]

49 Software Installation S y stem Requirements y PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz y Windows XP /2000/ME/98SE/98 y Minimum 32 MB RAM y USB port y CD-ROM drive y 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor y Power Mac G3 or later y Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X y Minimum 64 MB RAM y USB port y CD-ROM drive y 800x600 pixel[...]

50 Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with the camera. Insert the CD into your CD-R OM drive. The autorun menu appears: The following softwar e is listed: y Install Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installs software f or organizing and keeping track of you media. y Install VideoStudio 7 SE V CD Ins[...]

51 Installing the So ftware Driver Windows 98 (Second Edition) requires the installation if the driver to use the camera as a mass storage device. Install the included software installati on CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears. Click [Drivers], you are prompted to ch oose a setup language. Choose a setup language and c[...]

52 Select a language and f ollow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers. Using the Software y Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic is a versatile tool for owners of digital cameras. W ebcams, D V camcorders, scanners, Phot o Explorer provides an efficient way to transfer , browse, modify and distribute digita[...]

53 Appendix About the Folder & File Name Your digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or memory card that it uses to organize still images, movie clips and other information. Fol d e r S t r uc t u r e Folder name begins with a 3-digit number from 100 to 999 and followed by “DICAM”, each folder hol[...]

54 T roubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Battery is inserted in the wrong direction. Reload battery in the correct direction. Batteries are dead. Replace or rechar ge batteries. Power d oes not turn on. The battery compartment door is open. Make sure the battery compartment door is securely closed . The flash is charging . Wait f or the flash to [...]

55 Specifications Sensor 6 megapix els C CD , Size: 1/2.5 inch Lens Focal lengt h: f = 6.2 ( W ) ~ 18.6 ( T ) mm, Pentax lens 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom L C D m o n i t o r 2 . 5 ” L C D m o n i t o r Focus Ran ge Normal: 80cm ~ Infinity ( from the tip of barrier ) Macro: (W) 15cm ~ 1m / (T) 40cm ~1m ( from the tip of barrier ) Aperture F /[...]

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61 Using the PictBridge Set the USB option to "COMPUTE R" or "PRINTER" in camera setup menu before connecting the camera to computer or printer . 1. T urn on the camera and set the USB ( ) to Printer . 2. T urn on the printer that supports PictBridge. 3. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to the printer , the PictB[...]

62 File No . Setting whether to print the file number . Starting Print 1. Press or to select PRINT and then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 2. Press or to select the desired option, and then press the SET button to start print. Option Function Standard Print stored images in set numbers. One image is printed on one piece of paper . I[...]

63 Customer care More information on the complete product range can be found under: www.plawa.com Service & Repair Hotline (EU): 00800 752 921 00 For Greece: 00800 491 291 62 Service & Support Hotline (Germany): 0900 1000 042 (1.49 Euro/ min. Deutsche Telekom) Online Service: support-apdc@plawa.com Manufactured by plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH[...]

64 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Us ers in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packag ing indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household wast e. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the r[...]