AGFA DC-530i User manual

DC-530i
User manual
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Thank you for purchasing this DC-530i digital camera. 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
damages suffered by the user or third parties as a result of inappropriate handling of the
product or its accessories, or by their operational failure and by their use. We reserve the
right to make changes to this product and its accessories without prior notice.
Warning! Never try to open the camera or to take it apart. This will invalidate all guarantee
claims.
Using your batteries
For best performance and prolonged battery life, we recommend the use of AA lithium or
rechargeable NiMH 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 camera display
•Using the camera display as a view finder
The battery life can be affected by soiling. Please clean the contacts with a clean and dry
cloth before putting the batteries in the camera.
Battery performance drops at temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F). If you use the camera at low
temperatures you should have replacement batteries to hand and ensure they do not get
too cold. Please note: you should not dispose of cold and seemingly flat batteries because
these batteries may work again at room temperature.
Precautions
yBefore using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated
correctly.
yDo not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which
could damage your eyesight.
yDo not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in
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any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock
when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized
service providers.
yDo not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for
young children. Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter
away from infants when using flash.
yKeep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with
wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the
danger of fire and electric shock.
yKeep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to
prevent accidents or damage to the camera.
yIf you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power
off immediately. Never attempt to repair the camera on your own.
yUse only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not
expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion
of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
FCC Compliance and Advisory
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause unsatisfactory operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential 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 communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures.
yReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
yIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
yConnect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
yConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. When shielded interface cables have been provided
with the product or when specified additional components or accessories have elsewhere been
designated to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure
compliance with FCC regulations.
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Contents
GETTING STARTED 1
USING THIS MENU 1
SCOPE OF DELIVERY 2
ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP 2
PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3
INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5
ABOUT BATTERY TYPE 5
INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6
ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 6
DCF PROTOCOL 6
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE /DATE &
TIME 7
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 7
SETTING THE DATE &TIME 7
USING THE LCD MONITOR 9
REC MODE 9
PLAY MODE 10
CHANGING THE LCD STATUS 11
BASIC OPERATION 12
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 12
POWER SAVING FUNCTION 12
CHANGING THE MODE 13
SWITCHING BETWEEN REC MODE AND PLAY
MODE 13
SELECTING THE REC MODE 13
USING THE MENUS 15
REC MENU 15
SETUP MENU 16
BASIC RECORDING 19
RECORDING STILL IMAGES 19
USING THE QMODE 20
SETTING THE RESOLUTION AND QUALITY 21
RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 22
SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 22
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 23
USING THE FLASH 24
USING THE MACRO 25
USING THE SELF-TIMER &BURST 26
RECORDING AND PLAYING VOICES 27
RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 27
PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 27
ADDING A VOICE MEMO 28
RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 28
PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 28
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 29
SETTING THE METERING 29
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 29
SETTING THE ISO 30
SETTING THE EXPOSURE 30
SETTING THE AEB 30
SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 30
SETTING THE SHARPNESS 31
SETTING THE PHOTO EFFECT 31
SETTING DATE STAMP 31
PLAYBACK 32
PLAYING BACK IMAGES 32
PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 32
MAGNIFYING &TRIMMING STILL IMAGES 33
VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL 34
PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW 34
DELETING FILES 35
DELETING A SINGLE FILE 35
DELETING MULTIPLE FILES 36
DELETING ALL FILES 36
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PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 37
PROTECTING ALL FILES 37
PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 38
EDITING IMAGES 39
ROTATING STILL IMAGES 39
CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 39
CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 40
COPYING THE FILES 40
SETTING THE DPOF 41
CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE 42
MAKING CONNECTIONS 43
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 43
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 44
USING THE CARD READER 44
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
WITH THE USB CABLE 44
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 45
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 45
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 46
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRIVER 47
INSTALLING ULEAD PHOTO EXPLORER 8SE
BASIC 47
INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO 7SE VCD 48
USING THE SOFTWARE 48
APPENDIX 49
ABOUT THE FOLDER &FILE NAME 49
FOLDER STRUCTURE 49
FILE NAMING 49
TROUBLESHOOTING 50
FUNCTION AVAILABLE LIST 51
SPECIFICATIONS &CUSOMER CARE 53
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Getting Started
Using This Menu
Quick Start
This is the overview about take pictures and play back images with this camera.
For detail operation, please refer to the corresponding pages.
Getting Started
This section contains information you should know before using this camera.
Basic Operations
This section explains all recording features of this camera.
Recording
This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files.
Playback
This section explains playback, delete, and edit functions of still images, movies
and audio files.
Setup Settings
This section explains how to control the camera related functions.
Making Connections
This section tells you how to connect this camera to a computer or TV.
Software Installation
This section tells you how to install the software that comes in CD-ROM.
Appendix
This section describes the troubleshooting and the camera specification.
The meanings of the symbols used in this user's manual are explained below:
This indicates cautions that should be read before using these
functions.
This indicates the useful information when using this camera.
This indicates the reference page.
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Scope of delivery
Camera USB cable AV cable
Soft case Strap 2 x AA batteries
Software installation
CD-ROM User’s manual
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown.
yDo not swing the camera around by the strap.
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Parts of the Camera
1. Self-timer Lamp
2. Flash
3. Loudspeaker
4. Lens
5. LCD Monitor
6. Operation Lamp
7. Zoom Button
See also:
yThumbnail
yPlayback Zoom
8. Playback Button
9. Menu Button
10. Mode Button
11. Delete Button
12. Flash Button
13. SET/DISP Button
14. Macro Button
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15. Strap Ring
16. Shutter Button
17. Power Button
18. Microphone
19. USB/ AV Terminal
20. Tripod Socket
21. Battery Cover / Memory card
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Inserting the Batteries
The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH (min.
1600 mAh / 1.2V) batteries.
Open the battery cover.
ySlide the battery cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Insert the batteries.
yInsert 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 appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are
nearly exhausted. Batteries should be replaced promptly when the low battery
indicator appears.
yBe sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries.
yUse only Alkaline or NiMH battery to power this camera. Use of any other type
battery is not recommended.
yReplace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.
yRemove batteries if you will not be using them for a long time.
yThe camera body may feel warm after extended use. This is normal.
About Battery Type
After replacing the batteries, please check the Battery Type in the setup menu (
page 18).
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Inserting the Memory Card
You can use SD Card or MMC Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is
located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment.
Open the battery cover.
ySlide the battery cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
Insert the card.
yInsert the card with the label facing up
and the arrow pointing in.
yTo remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull
the card out and close the battery cover.
Close the battery cover.
yIf insert or remove the card while the camera is power on, it may be damages
the card or data.
yDo not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.
About Camera Memory
This camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in
the camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the
internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on
the memory card.
DCF Protocol
The DCF protocol defines the format for image file data as well as the directory
structure for the memory card. Images that are taken by a DCF camera can be viewed
on DCF-compatible cameras from other manufacturers.
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Setting the Display Language / Date & Time
When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, be sure to choose a
language and set the date & time before using the camera.
Setting the Display Language
Turn the power on, and set the camera to
the Setup Menu (page 16).
Select [ Language].
yPress or to select [Language]
then press or the SET button to
launch the submenu.
Select a Language.
yPress or to select a language and press or the SET button
to apply the setting.
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Setting the Date & Time
Turn the power on, and set the camera to
the Setup Menu (page 16).
Select [ Date & Time].
yPress or to select [Date & Time]
then press or the SET button to
launch the submenu.
Set date and time.
yPress or to change the value of the cursor located. Press or
to move the cursor between settings.
yHolding down or changes the values continuously.
yFor date stamp setting ( page 31).
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Apply the setting.
yAfter adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to
apply the setting.
yIf the batteries are removed for about two days, the Date & Time setting will
be lost. In this case, make these settings again.
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Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and
replay images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while
recording or playing back images.
REC mode
1 Recording mode 11 Focus area
2 Flash 12 Shake warning
3 Zoom indicator 13 Shutter speed
4 Shots remaining 14 Aperture value
5 Storage media 15 Exposure
6 Macro 16 Metering
7 Self-timer / Burst 17 ISO
8 AEB 18 White balance
9 Date stamp 19 Sharpness
10 Battery 20 Quality
21 Resolution
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PLAY mode
1 Playback mode 6 Recording info
2 Protect 7 Battery
3 Voice memo 8 Captured date & time
4 File number / Total 9 Voice memo control
5 Storage media 10
DPOF
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Resolution
ySome information may not display correctly if you display images captured by
other camera model.
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Changing the LCD Status
Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below:
REC mode
(A) OSD on
(B) Guide line
(C) OSD off
yUse the “Guide line” to compose images easily before
shooting images.
PLAY mode
(D) Full OSD
(E) Basic OSD
yYou cannot change the LCD status in the following situation:
。 Recording movie clips or audio files
。 Playing movie clips or audio files
。 Playing the slideshow
。 Viewing in thumbnail
。 Trimming a still image
yWhen the LCD status is not in “OSD on”, press Macro ( ) or Flash ( ) will
change the display mode to “OSD on” automatically.
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Basic Operation
Turning the Power On and Off
Press the POWER button (n) to turn on the
camera in the REC mode.
yThe power turns on, the lens extends
and the LED lights in green.
Press the PLAY button (o) to turn on the
camera in the PLAY mode.
yThe power turns on, and an image
displays on the LCD monitor (p).
Press the POWER button (n) again to turn the power off.
yThe power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off.
yYou can turn on the camera without the start-up and operating sound by
pressing and holding the POWER (n) or the PLAY (o) button over 1.5 seconds.
ySwitch between REC mode and PLAY mode ( page 13).
Power Saving Function
For saving the battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after
the last control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any button other than the
power button to turn on the LCD monitor. You can change the power save setting in
Setup menu ( page 17).
After the power saving function has been active for 1 minute, the power will turn off
completely. Press the POWER (n) or the PLAY (o) button to restore the power.
The power save feature will not activate in the following situation:
yRecording movie clips or audio files
yPlaying movie clips or audio files
yPlaying the slideshow
yConnecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable
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Changing the Mode
You can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLAY mode to
replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor.
Switching between REC mode and PLAY mode
In REC mode, press the PLAY button (n) to switch
to the PLAY mode.
In PLAY mode, press the PLAY (n) or the MODE (o)
button to switch to the REC mode.
Selecting the REC mode
Set the camera to the REC mode ( page
13).
Launch the mode palette.
yPress the MODE button (o) to show the
scene mode palette.
Select a mode.
yUse the four-way control to select a desired mode and press the SET
button to confirm the setting.
Display
Title Description
Program The camera makes settings suitable for the shooting
conditions.
Movie For recording movie clips.
Voice REC For recording audio.
Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images.
Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering.
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Display
Title Description
Q Mode Allows beginners to take pictures easily.
Landscape Used for 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 exploding.
Night Scene
Shooting the subject while keeping the background night
scenery.
Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids.
Food Higher saturation makes food more appetizing.
Building Enhance the edges of the subject.
Text Enhance the black & white contrast.
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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
Turn the power on, and set the camera to
the REC mode ( page 13).
Open the REC menu.
yPress the MENU button (n) to display
the menu.
Select an item.
yPress or (o) to select a menu
item.
Change the setting.
yPress or (o) to change the
setting.
Press the MENU (n)or the SET (o)button to
save the settings and close the menu.
REC menu list (Still Image)
Menu Item Available Setting Page
Resolution / / / / / 21
Quality / / 21
Metering / / 29
White Balance Auto / / / / / / 29
ISO Auto / / / / 30
Exposure ... 30
Drive Mode Off / / / / 26
AEB Off / 30
Highlight Off / / / 30
Sharpness / / 31
Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / 31
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