AgfaPhoto DC5500 User manual

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Please read this manual carefully before using your camera and keep it for future reference.
Please format your SD card first in the camera when you start to use it, or format it in your computer.

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Table of Content
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Key features.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Content of the box............................................................................................................................................................... 2
Computer system requirements for Windows 7/XP..................................................................................................... 3
Computer system requirements for Windows Vista.................................................................................................... 3
Computer system requirements for Macintosh............................................................................................................ 3
Digital camera overview..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Main icons on the LCD....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Prepare your camera for use............................................................................................................................................. 7
Lithium battery installation............................................................................................................................................... 7
Lithium battery charging.................................................................................................................................................... 7
SD memory card installation............................................................................................................................................. 7
Start with your digital camera............................................................................................................................................8
Photo Mode............................................................................................................................................................................9
Video Mode......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Playback Mode................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Download photos to your PC.......................................................................................................................................... 20
Appendix A: technical specifications............................................................................................................................20
Appendix B: common problems and solution............................................................................................................ 22

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Introduction
Thanks for purchasing this digital camera, it can not only shoot high-quality photos and videos but also can be used
as removable disk. Everything you need to take quality photos is included with your camera, please read this
manual carefully before use.
Key features
 Video resolution – 1280x720 HD, 640x480 VGA, 320x240 QVGA
 24-megapixel camera with choice of 13 digital resolutions – (24M) 5600x4200, (21M) 5616x3744, (18M)
4896x3672, (16M) 4608x3456, (14M) 4416x3312, (12M) 4000x3000, (10M) 3648x2736, (9M) 3488x2616, (8M)
3264x2448, (7M HD) 3648x2048, (5M) 2592x1944, (3M) 2048x1536, (2M HD) 1920x1080, (VGA) 640x480
 2.4"TFT LCD
 8X digital zoom
 (AS) Anti-Shake
 Face detection
 Smile capture
 Continue shot
 Self-timer
 Support up to 64 GB SD memory card (certified SD card brand). Memory card speed recommended: Class 4 and
above.
 Built-in flash
 PhoTags Express software for photo editing, printing, and sharing via e-mails, etc.
Content of the box:
 Digital camera
 USB cable
 User manual
 Lithium battery

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Computer system requirements for Windows 7/XP
If you want to transfer photos and videos to a Windows 7/XP computer, the computer must be set up as follows:
 Pentium processor compatible with Windows 7/XP or higher
 128 MB RAM with at least 150 MB of available disk space
 Compatible USB interface
 Recommended screen resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels or more
 16-bit color or higher display adapter
Computer system requirements for Windows Vista
If you want to transfer photos and videos to a Windows Vista computer, the computer must be set up as follows:
 Windows Vista processor
 800 MHz processor and 512 MB RAM
 20 GB hard disk with at least 15 GB of available space
 Support for Super VGA graphics
 Compatible USB interface
Computer system requirements for Macintosh
If you want to transfer photos and videos to a Macintosh computer, the computer must be set up as follows:
 Macintosh G3 500 MHz processor or higher
 Mac OS X or 10.5.X version or earlier versions
 128 MB or more available system RAM (256 MB recommended) with at least 150 MB of available disk space
 800 x 600 pixels or higher-resolution screen displaying millions of colors
Note: PhoTags Express software is incompatible with Macintosh system but the digital camera can be used as a
removable disk.

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Digital camera overview

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Main icons on the LCD

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Full battery power
Medium battery power
Low battery power
Image quality
Normal
Fine
Super Fine
Flash
Manual Flash
Auto Flash
No Flash
Red eye reduction
Mode
Photo
Playback
Video
Self-timer
Self-timer on 10 seconds
Self-timer on 5 seconds
Self-timer on 2 seconds
Self-timer off
Digital zoom
1.00X 8.00X
Protection
Protection
Anti-Shake
Anti-Shake on
Anti-Shake off
Scene
Auto Portrait Night Portrait
Scenery Night Scenery
High Sensitivity Beach
Battery power level

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Prepare your camera for use
Lithium battery installation
Please install the lithium battery supplied with the camera before using it according to the following instructions.
1. Slide the battery cover below the camera to access the battery compartment:
Install lithium battery
2. Insert the lithium battery in the correct polarity direction.
3. Then close the battery cover and slide it to lock it in place.
Note: Please remove the battery if you are not going to use the camera for a while.
Lithium battery charging
To recharge the lithium battery, simply connect the camera (without removing the battery) to your computer using the
USB cable provided in the box. The red LED on the back of the camera will light up to indicate that the battery is
being charged, and will turn off when fully charged. You can also charge the lithium battery by connecting the
camera to AC power if you have an adapter to which you can connect the USB cable.
SD memory card installation
This camera supports SD memory card up to 64 GB (not included). The internal memory can only store a few photos
for test purposes, these photos will be lost when you turn off your camera or remove away the battery. It is
necessary to insert a SD card into the camera before using it. Make sure that the SD card is inserted correctly by
gently sliding it into the slot until it clicks into place to confirm that it is locked. To remove the card, simply press it
firmly and the card will eject itself from the slot.

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Please refer to the below diagram for correct installation:
Install SD memory card
Locate the SD memory card slot and insert a SD memory card as described above until you hear a "click" sound
indicating you that your SD card is installed. An icon "SD" appears also on the LCD screen when you start up the
camera.
Note:
1. All photos and videos will be saved to the SD card once it is installed.
2. Formatting will delete all data stored on the memory card.
3. Do not remove the micro SD card during formatting as this may damage the card.
Start with your digital camera
The digital camera supports 3 modes: Photo mode, Video mode and Playback mode.
Photo mode is for you to take still photos and the Video one to record videos. You can also view photos or videos
you shot or delete, rotate, protect, crop and print your photos in Playback mode.
Power on
Press Power key once to turn on your camera. The LCD screen will light up and it will sound "beep" indicating you
that your camera is turned on and ready to use.