AgfaPhoto DC-833m manual

DC -833m User manual[...]

i Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later. Precautions • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other int ense light sources which could da[...]

ii Using your batteries For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA lithium or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Extending battery life The following functions use up a great deal of battery power and should therefore only be used occasionally: • Excessive use of flash • Editing images on the ca mera display The batt[...]

iii Content s P RECAUTIONS I GETTING ST ARTED 1 U SING T HIS M ENU 1 S COPE OF DELIVER Y 2 P A RTS OF THE C AM E R A 3 I NSERTING THE B A TTERIES 5 L OW B A TTER Y I NDICA TOR 5 A BOUT B AT T E R Y T YPE 5 I NSERTING THE M EMOR Y C ARD 6 A BOUT C AMERA M EMORY 6 DCF P ROTOCOL 6 S ETTING THE D ISPLA Y L ANGUAGE / D AT E & T IME 7 S ETTING THE D [...]

iv D ELETING A S INGLE F ILE 39 D ELETING M UL TIPLE F ILES 40 D ELETING A LL F ILES 40 P ROTECTING A S INGLE F ILE 41 P ROTECTING A LL F ILES 41 P ROTECTING M UL TIPLE F ILES 42 E DITING I MAGES 43 R OT A T ING S TILL I MAGES 43 C HANGING THE I MAGE S IZE 43 C HANGING THE I MAGE WITH E FFECT S 44 C HOOSING THE I MAGE WITH P HOTO F RAME 44 C OPYING[...]

1 Getting Started Using This Menu Getting St arted This section cont ains information you should know b e fore using this camera. Basic Operation This section explains all record in g features of this camera. Basic Recording This section explain s ho w to record still images, movies, and audio files . Other Recording Functions This section explains[...]

2 Scope of delivery AgfaPhoto DC-833m USB Cable A V Cable Soft Case S trap 2 x AA Batteries Software In st allation CD-ROM Quick S tart Guide y Note that the shape of the charger plu g de pends on the area where you purchased the camera. 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 Part s of the Camera 1. Flash ( page 24 ) 2. Microphone 3. Lens 4. Self-timer Lamp 5. Zoom Button ( page 23) y Thumbnail ( page 38) y Playback Zoom ( page 37) 6. Playback Button ( page 13) 7. Menu Button ( page 15) 8. Operation Lamp 9. Mode Button ( page 13) 10. ASM Button ( page 14) y Delete Button ( page 3 9) 1 1. LCD Monitor ( page 9) 12. SET/[...]

4 15. S trap Ring 16. Shutter Button ( page 20, 29) 17. Power Button ( pag e 12) 18. S peaker 19. USB/A V T erminal ( page 19, 49) 20. Battery Cover ( page 5 ) 21. T ripo d Socket[...]

5 Inserting the Batteries Open the battery cover . y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by t he arrow . Insert the batteries. y Insert two AA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery room. Close the battery cover . Low Battery Indicator A low battery indicator a[...]

6 Inserting the Memory Card You can use SD cards with this dig ital camera. The memory card slot is located b eneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery com partment. Open the battery cover . y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by t he arrow . Insert the card. y Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing[...]

7 Setting the Display Language / Date & T ime When using the camera for the first time af ter purchasing, be sure to choose a language and set the date & time before using the camer a. Setting the Display Language T urn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( p age 17). Select [ Language]. y Press or to select [LANGUAGE] then p[...]

8 Apply the setting. y After adjusting the settings, pre ss the SET or the MENU button to apply the setting. y If the batteries are removed for longer than 48 h ours, the date and time will need to be re-set. 4 C C a a u u t t i i o o n n[...]

9 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is us ed to c ompose ima ges while r ecor din g, ad just setting s and rep lay images. Th e following indicators may appear on the LCD mon itor while recording or playing back images. REC mode 1 Recording mode ( page 13) 13 White balance ( page 32) 2 Flash ( page 24) 14 Shutter speed ( p age 20) 3 Macro ( pag[...]

10 PLA YBACK mode 1 Playback mode ( p age 1 3) 7 Recording info ( pa ge 1 1) 2 Protect ( page 41) 8 Histogram 3 V oice me mo ( page 31) 9 Captured date & time 4 File number / T otal 10 V oice memo control ( page 31) 5 Battery ( page 5) 11 DPOF ( page 46) 6 S torage media 12 Resolut ion ( page 22) y Some information may not display corre ctly if[...]

11 Changing the LCD St atus Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below:  REC mode ( A ) O S D o n ( B ) F u l l O S D ( C ) G u i d e l i n e ( D ) O S D o f f y Use the “Guide line” to compose images eas ily before shooting images.  PLA YBACK mode ( A ) O S D o n ( B ) F u l l O S D ( D ) O S D o f f y Y ou cannot ch[...]

12 Basic Operation T urning the Power On and Off Press the POWER button ( n ) to turn on the camera in the REC mode. y The power turns on, the lens exten ds and the LED light s in green. Press the PLA YBACK button ( o ) to turn on the camera in the PLA YBACK mode. y The power turns on, and an im age displays on the LCD monitor ( p ). Press the POWE[...]

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

14 Display Ti t l e Description Landscape Used for the wide scenic views. Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images. Backlight Shooting the image of back light object by changing metering. Smile Capture Capture the most brilliant smile of characters. Kids T ake a still image to capture moving kids. Night Scene Shooting the subject whil[...]

15 Using the Menus When a menu is displa yed, the fou r-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 ( pa g e 13 ) . Open the REC 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 Sharpness / / 34 Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue 34 Date S tamp Off / Date / Date & T ime 34 S tabilizer Off / On 35 Face T racking Of f / On 35 Photo Frame Off / Frame 1 ~ 10 35 Digital Zoom Of f / On 23 REC menu list (Movie) Menu Item Availa ble Setting Page Movie Size / / 29 Metering / / 32 White Balance Auto [...]

17 Setup menu T urn the power on, and set the camera to the REC or PLA YBACK mode ( pa g e 13 ) . Press the MENU button ( n ) to open the REC or PLA YBACK menu. y The menu displays depends on whether yo u are in the REC mode or the PLA YBACK mode. Open the Setup menu. y Press four-way control ( o ) to select SETUP ( ) and then press the SET ( o ) b[...]

18 Setup menu list Menu Item Functions Sounds [Shutter] : [St art-up] : [Beep] : [V olume] : Sets the shutter sou nd on and of f. Sets a type of the st art-up sound. Sets the operation so und on and of f. Adjusts the v o lume of the shutter s oun d, start-up sound, beep and pla y b ack sound. Auto Review [Off] : [1 sec.] : [3 sec.] : [5 sec.] : The[...]

19 Menu Item Functions [Reset] : files or inserting a new memory card. Reset file numbering each time the memory card is changed. y Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when im ages are downloaded to a computer ( page 50). Y ou can review images on a television with a supplied A V cable ( page 48). TV Out shoul[...]

20 Basic Recording Recording Still Images T urn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( pa g e 13 ) . Compose the subject on the monitor . y Aim the focus area ( n ) to the subject that you want to t a ke. Half press the shutter button to focus the image. y The focus area ( n ) becomes gree n while in focus, then shutter speed ( o ), ape[...]

21 Using the Q mode The Q mode provides a simplif ied camera interface. Larger icons and fewer controls make it easier to take pictures a nytime, especially for the begin ners and elder users. Y ou can use only the basic settings in the Q mode: Flash : Auto / Red eye / Force on / Slo w sync / Force off Macro : Off / On Button SET/DISP : OSD on / Gu[...]

22 Setting Image Size and Quality Y ou can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to c aptur e more images. Choose a suit able setting according to the desire d im age quality and purpose. For det ails, se e page 15. Resolution V alues Image Size Print Size 3264 x 2448 Printing larger than A4-size. 3264 x 2176 3264 x 1[...]

23 Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to zoom in on far away subjects or zo om out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mecha nically adjusting the lens of the camera. T he digital zoom enlarge s or shrinks the image usin g a softwa re process. Select the zoo[...]

24 Using the Flash The flash is not only for taking pictu res when there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backl ight conditions. Press the flas h button to cycle your camera through the various flash mod es. The flas h will not activate when c ontinuo us shooting or movie recording. T urn the power on, and set the [...]

25 Using the Macro Your camera is equipped with a macro fun ctio n that allows you to focus on very close subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 15 c m from the lens when in the maximum wide angle s etting a nd 40 cm in the maximum tele phot o setting. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( pa g e 13 ) . Press the macro[...]

26 Using the Self-timer & Burst Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time t he shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. Use the burst to record cont inuous still images shooting. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( p age 13). Open the REC menu ( pa g e 1 5 ) . y Use or to select [Drive mode] from the R[...]

27 Using the Aperture Priority In this mode, you can set an aperture v alue to match the brightness. A higher aperture value brings the b ackg roun d out of focus. Se le cting a lowe r ape rture v alue allo ws you to soft the bac kground. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the Aperture Priority ( pa g e 14 ) . Adjust the aperture value by pr[...]

28 Using the Manual Exposure Y ou can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to ac hieve a part icular eff ect. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the Manual Exposure ( pa g e 14 ) . 2 Use the SET button to switch between aperture value and shutter speed control. Press or to adjust the setting. Press shutter button to t ake a picture. y[...]

29 Recording Movie Clip s T urn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode ( pa g e 13 ) . Compose the subject on the monitor . y Aim the focus area ( q ) to the subject that you want to t a ke. y The LCD monitor displays the available record ing time ( p ). St art recording. y Press the shutter button ( n ) to start recording. y Using the [...]

30 Recording Audio Clips T urn the power on, and set the camera to the V oice REC mode ( pa g e 13 ) . Press the shutter button to st art recording. y The voices are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be ca r eful to avoid touching the microph one while recording. Press the shutter button again to end recording. y The camera will stop reco[...]

31 Recording a V oice Memo Y ou can add a voice memo to the still images af ter you record it. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( pa g e 1 3 ) . Press or to select a still image that you want to add a voice memo. y If the image already has the v oice memo recorded, the appears on the LCD monitor . The new recording will [...]

32 Other Recording Functions Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options av ailable on your camera. Option Description Light is measured from the entire s hooting screen, but gives more import ance to the values near the center . Selects an exposure b ased on readings from multiple points in the subject area. Selects an exposu[...]

33 Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivit y is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. Option Description Auto Sets the ISO sensitivit y automatically . ISO 50 Set s the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent. ISO 100 Set s the se nsitivity to ISO 100 equivalent. ISO 200 Set s the se nsitivity to ISO 200 equiv[...]

34 Setting the Sharpness Y ou can select whether you want the image to have sharp or sof t outlines. Option Description The edges of the image are e mph asized. Th e edges will become sharp, but noise may occur in the r ec ording image. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suit able for printing. The edges of the imag e are sof tened. This is [...]

35 Setting St abilizer With more sensibility and faster shu tter spee d to bright up the pictures, ef fectively prevent blur image caused by han d shack or target m ov ement, one can t ake good pictures with little effort . Setting Face tracking After initializing face tr acking function, the le ns will lock the main character in the picture and fo[...]

36 Playback Playing Back Images T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( p age 13). y The latest recorded image appears on the LCD 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 next image. y Holding down or scrolls[...]

37 Magnifying & T rimming S till Images T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( p age 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 [...]

38 Vie wing in Thumbnail T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( pa g e 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 delete multiple images in thumbnail[...]

39 Deleting Files Deleting a Single File T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( pa g e 13 ) . Open the menu. y Press the MENU button ( n ), then use the four-way contro l ( 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 selec[...]

40 Deleting Multiple Files T urn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( page 38). 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 t urns green. Select multiple images. y Use[...]

41 Protecting a Single File T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( pa g e 13 ) . Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use t he four- way control to select Protect ( ) 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 protect. Press the SET b[...]

42 Protecting Multiple Files T urn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( pa g e 38 ) . 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 t urns green. Select multiple images[...]

43 Editing Images Rot ating Still Images T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( pa g e 13 ) . Press or to select the image you want to rotate. Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use t he four- way control to select Rot ate ( ) and press the SET button. Press the SET button to rot ate the image. y Each press rot a t[...]

44 Changing the Image with Effect s Y ou may use Red Eye Removal remove the red eye caus ed by flash from origina l photo. Or use color filters to save as a new im age. T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( pa g e 13 ) . Press or to select the image you want to add the effect. Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then us[...]

45 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 digit a l camera. Set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode. ( pa g e 13 ) . Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Copy to card ( ) and press the [...]

46 Setting the DPOF The Digital Print Ord er Format (DPOF) setting allows y ou t o select images on the memory card for printing and specify the num ber of print copies in advance using the camera. Th is is ex tremely convenient for sending th e ima ges to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct pr int function compat ible printer . [...]

47 Choosing a St artup Image T urn the power on, and set the camera to the PLA YBACK mode ( pa g e 13 ) . Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use t he four- way control to select S tart-up 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 ” a[...]

48 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 system that you are using ( pa g e 1 9 ) . T urn off the camera and the TV . Use the supplied A V cable to connect the camera to the TV set. Set the TV input signal to Video In. y Refer to th[...]

49 Connecting the Camera to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camera ’s internal mem ory or memory card to a computer: y Inserting the memory card into a card reader y Connecting the camera to a comput er using the supplied USB cable Using the Card Reader Eject the memory card from the camera and insert it in a card reader that i[...]

50 Appendix About the Folder & File Name Your digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal m emory or memory card that it uses to organize still images, movie clips and other inform atio n. Folder Structure Folder name begins with a 3-digit number from 100 to 999 and followed by “DICA M”, each folder holds up [...]

51 T roubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Battery is inserted in the wrong direction. Reload battery in the correct direction. Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries. Power does not turn on. The battery compartment door is open. Make sure the battery compartment door is securely closed. The flash is charging. W ait for the flash to char[...]

52 Specifications Sensor 8 mega pixels CCD, Size : 1/2.5 inch Lens Focal Length : f = 6.2 ( W ) ~ 18.6 ( T ) mm , 3X optical zoom, 4X digit al zoom LCD 2.5” LCD display Focus Range Normal: 80 cm ~ Infinity , Macro: (W) 15 cm ~ 1 m / (T) 40 cm~ 1 m Aperture F/ 2.8 ( W ), 5.2 ( T ) Shutter 8 ~ 1/2000 sec. File Format Still Image: EXIF 2.2 compatibl[...]

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59 Customer care More information on the complete AgfaPhoto digital camera product range can be found under www.plawa.com / www.plawausa.com Service & Repair (USA/ Canada): 1-866 475 2605 www .plawausa.com Support Service (USA/ Canada): Support-apdc@plawausa.com Service & Repair Hotline (EU): 00800 752 921 00 (from a landline only) Service [...]

60 Disposal of W aste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the rec[...]

61 Declaration of Conformity We herewith confirm the following designated product: AgfaPhoto digit al camera DC-833m has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the law of members’ states relating to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. For the evaluation regarding to the electromagn[...]

AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co . KG or Agfa-Gevaert NV . Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co KG nor Agfa- Ge vaert NV manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty inf ormation, contact the distributor or manufacturer All othe r brands and product names are registere[...]