AgfaPhoto DC-1030i User manual

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Thank you for purchasing this DC-1030i 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
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 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. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for
repair. 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.
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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
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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 8
USING THE LCD MONITOR 9
REC MODE 9
PLAYBACK 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
PLAYBACK MODE 13
SELECTING THE REC MODE 13
SELECTING THE ASM MODE 14
USING THE MENUS 15
REC MENU 15
SETUP MENU 16
BASIC RECORDING 19
RECORDING STILL IMAGES 19
USING THE QMODE 20
SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY 21
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 22
USING THE FLASH 23
USING THE MACRO 24
USING THE SELF-TIMER &BURST 25
USING THE APERTURE PRIORITY 26
USING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY 26
USING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE 27
RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 28
SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 28
RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 29
PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 29
RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 30
PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 30
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 31
SETTING THE METERING 31
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 31
SETTING THE ISO 32
SETTING THE EXPOSURE 32
SETTING THE AEB 32
SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 32
SETTING THE SHARPNESS 33
SETTING THE PHOTO EFFECT 33
SETTING DATE STAMP 33
PLAYBACK 34
PLAYING BACK IMAGES 34
PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 34
MAGNIFYING &TRIMMING STILL IMAGES 35
VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL 36
PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW 36
DELETING FILES 37
DELETING A SINGLE FILE 37
DELETING MULTIPLE FILES 38
DELETING ALL FILES 38
PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 39
PROTECTING ALL FILES 39

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PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 40
EDITING IMAGES 41
ROTATING STILL IMAGES 41
CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 41
CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 42
COPYING THE FILES 42
SETTING THE DPOF 43
CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE 44
MAKING CONNECTIONS 45
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 45
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 46
USING THE CARD READER 46
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A COMPUTER
WITH THE USB CABLE 46
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 47
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 47
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 48
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRIVER 49
INSTALLING ULEAD PHOTO EXPLORER 8SE
BASIC 49
INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO 7SE VCD 50
USING THE SOFTWARE 50
APPENDIX 51
ABOUT THE FOLDER &FILE NAME 51
FOLDER STRUCTURE 51
FILE NAMING 51
TROUBLESHOOTING 52
SPECIFICATIONS 53

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Getting Started
Using This Menu
Getting Started
This section contains information you should know before using this camera.
Basic Operation
This section explains all recording features of this camera.
Basic Recording
This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files.
Other Recording Functions
This section explains common operations about recording images.
Playback
This section explains playback, delete, and edit functions of still images, movies
and audio files.
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
Pouch Hand strap
2 x AA batteries
Software installation
CD-ROM User’s Manual
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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. Flash ( page 23)
2. Self-timer Lamp
3. Lens
4. Microphone
5. LCD Monitor ( page 9)
6. Operation Lamp
7. Zoom Button ( page 22)
See also:
yThumbnail ( page 36)
yPlayback Zoom ( page 35)
8. Playback Button ( page 13)
9. Menu Button ( page 15)
10. Mode Button ( page 13)
11. ASM Button ( page 14)
See also:
yDelete Button ( page 37)
12. Flash Button ( page 23)
13. SET/DISP Button ( page 11)
14. Macro Button ( page 24)

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15. Strap Ring ( page 2)
16. Shutter Button ( page 19,
28)
17. Power Button ( page 12)
18. Speaker
19. USB/ AV Terminal ( page
18, 46)
20. Tripod Socket
21. Battery Cover ( page 5)

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Inserting the Batteries
The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH (min.
2500 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.
yRisk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
yBe sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries.
yUse only Alkaline or Ni-MH 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 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.
yIt may cause damage to the card if removed while the camera is on.
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.
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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 33).
Apply the setting.
yAfter adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to
apply the setting.
yIf the batteries are removed for longer than 48 hours, the Date and Time will
need to be re-set.
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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 (page 13) 12 Shake warning ( page 19)
2 Flash ( page 23) 13 Shutter speed ( page 19)
3 Zoom indicator ( page 22) 14 Aperture value ( page 19)
4 Shots remaining 15 Exposure ( page 32)
5 Storage media 16 Metering ( page 31)
6 Macro ( page 24) 17 ISO ( page 32)
7 Self-timer / Burst ( page 25) 18 White balance ( page 31)
8 AEB ( page 32) 19 Sharpness ( page 33)
9 Date stamp ( page 33) 20 Quality ( page 21)
10 Battery ( page 5) 21 Resolution ( page 21)
11 Focus area ( page 19)

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PLAYBACK mode
1 Playback mode (page 13) 7 Battery ( page 5)
2 Protect ( page 39) 8 Captured date & time
3 Voice memo ( page 30) 9 Voice memo control ( page 30)
4 File number / Total 10
DPOF ( page 43)
5 Storage media 11
Resolution ( page 21)
6 Recording info ( page 11)
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.
PLAYBACK mode
(D) Full OSD
(E) Basic OSD
yYou cannot change the LCD status in the following situation:
。 Manual exposure
。 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 PLAYBACK button (o) to turn on
the camera in the PLAYBACK 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 PLAYBACK (o) button over 1.5
seconds.
ySwitch between REC mode and PLAYBACK 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 PLAYBACK (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 PLAYBACK mode
to replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor.
Switching between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode
In REC mode, press the PLAYBACK button (n) to
switch to the PLAY mode.
In PLAY mode, press the PLAYBACK (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.
Selecting the ASM mode
Set the camera to the REC mode ( page
13).
yIt cannot be switch to ASM mode while in
Movie or Voice REC mode.
Launch the ASM mode.
yPress the ASM button (n) to toggle
switch between Aperture Priority,
Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure mode.
yFor detail operation ( page26).
Exit the ASM mode.
yPress the MODE button (o) to show the scene mode palette, and select
a REC mode ( page 13).
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