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
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 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)