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.

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Power off
Press Power key once to turn off your camera. When the battery power level is insufficient, the camera will display a
red icon on the LCD screen and automatically turn off after a few seconds.
Photo mode
Once the camera is turned on, icon will appear on your LCD screen indicating that photo mode is activated.
Taking photos
Hold the camera steady and press Shutter key to take photo. It then takes a few seconds to record the photo on the
memory card. After each photo shot, the number displayed on the LCD screen top right corner indicates how many
more photos you can take based on the current settings and the size of the memory card inserted in the camera.
When the camera memory is full, the LCD screen will display "Memory Card Full" if you press Shutter key to take
photo. To continue photo shooting, you need to transfer all data of the memory card on your computer or delete
them to get more memory. Alternatively, you can insert a new empty SD memory card.
Digital zoom
You can enlarge the object up to 8 times with the digital zoom. Press (T) key to zoom in the object and press the (W)
key to zoom out it. The icon W T will show up on the LCD screen.
Flash
In low light conditions it is better to use the built-in flash. You can also use the flash to compensate for backlight
conditions.
To set the flash:
Automatic flash: press Flash key repeatedly until the icon. It should turn on automatically when the shooting
brightness is low.
Manual flash: press Flash key repeatedly until the icon. It remains active until you turn it off. If the flash is not
ready, a red LED will light up beside the LCD screen and the icon will blink; you have to wait for the flash to
focus. A "low battery" warning will appear on the LCD screen if there is insufficient battery to power on the flash.
Red-eye reduction: press Flash key repeatedly until the icon to activate the red eye reduction.
Flash off: press Flash key repeatedly until the icon to turn it off.

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Scene
Your camera supplies scenes for you to take photos in any environment: Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Portrait /
Night Scenery / High Sensitivity / Beach.
Press Power key to turn on your camera – the icon will appear on the upper left corner of the LCD screen.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press SET key to enter the menu.
3. Press Left / Right keys to select Scene.
4. Press Up / Down keys to select: Auto / Scenery / Portrait / Night Portrait / Night Scenery / High Sensitivity / Beach.
5. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then press MODE key to return to photo mode.
Note:
1. Once scenery is selected, the corresponding scenery icon appears on the LCD screen.
2. You can press Left / Right keys to directly switch into Scene options.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select the scene and press SET key to confirm.
Image resolution
The image size and quality settings determine the number of photos can be saved and the memory required for
each photo. Higher quality photos will take more memory. The image size and quality will also affect the maximum
size to which you can print your photo.
To set the image resolution:
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select the icon
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: 5600x4200 (24M), 5616x3744 (21M), 4896x3672 (18M), 4608x3456 (16M),
4416x3312 (14M), 4000x3000 (12M), 3648x2736 (10M), 3488x2616 (9M), 3264x2448 (8M), 3648x2048 (7M
HD), 2592x1944 (5M), 2048x1536 (3M), 1920x1080 (2M HD), 640x480 (VGA).
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then press MODE to return to photo mode.
5. The selected resolution will appear as an icon on LCD screen.
Quality
The quality of your photos also affects the number of photo shoots you can take. The Super Fine quality means you
can take fewer photos but they will be better quality.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.

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2. Press Left / Right keys to select Quality.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: Super Fine / Fine / Normal.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then press MODE key to return to photo mode.
5. The icon corresponding to the selected quality will then be displayed on the LCD screen.
Self-timer
You can include yourself in a photo by turning on this option to delay the time between your pressing Shutter key
and when the photo is actually taken. Ideal for group shots, we recommend you to use a tripod or to place the
camera on a stable surface if you wish to use the self-timer.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select the icon
3. Press Up / Down keys to select a countdown time or turning self-timer off: 2 sec. / 5 sec. / 10 sec. / Off.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then MODE key to return to photo mode.
5. The icon corresponding to the selected self-timer time will then be displayed on the LCD screen.
Note: This function switches off automatically after each use.
Anti-Shake
This setting allows you to stabilize shooting to avoid taking blurry pictures. You do not need a tripod for stabilization.
To set as follows:
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select the icon
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: On / Off.
4. Press SET key again to confirm and then MODE key to return to photo mode.
5. The icon will be displayed on the LCD screen to indicate that the Anti-Shake is activated.

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Continuous shooting
With this setting, you can take up to 6 pictures continuously (VGA image size only) after pressing Shutter key once.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select the icon
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: On / Off.
4. Press SET key again to confirm and then MODE key to return to photo mode.
Note: When you activate this setting, the image resolution automatically switches to VGA. If it has been changed,
the message "Continue Shot Mode Off" message will be displayed on the screen to remind you that the
continuous shooting is only available when the image size is VGA.
White balance
This setting allows the camera to adjust the color of your photos according to the color of the light source.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select White balance.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then MODE key to return to photo mode.
Color effect
This setting allows you to give a fancy effect to your photos by changing their color.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Color effect.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: Stand / Sepia / Monochrome / Vivid.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then MODE key to return to photo mode.
Sharpness
This setting allows you to adjust the sharpness of your images, making edges more or less distinct.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
1. Press Left / Right keys to select Image Sharpness.
2. Press Up / Down keys to select: Soft / Normal / Sharp.
3. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then MODE key to return to photo mode.

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Exposure
This setting allows you to control the brightness of your photos.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Exposure.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select an exposure value from +3 to -3.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then MODE key to return to photo mode.
5. The exposure icon will then be displayed on the LCD screen.
ISO
It is better to activate this setting if the shooting brightness is low and flash using is not possible.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select ISO.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then MODE key to return to photo mode.
5. The corresponding ISO icon will then be displayed on the LCD screen.
Metering
This setting allows you to adjust the metering point.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Metering.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: Center / Multi / Spot.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then MODE key to return to photo mode.
5. The corresponding metering icon will then be displayed on the LCD screen.
Language
There are multiple languages available.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Language.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select your language.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and then MODE key to return to photo mode.

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Date/Time
This setting allows you to set system date and time that will be displayed on the photos if you turn it on.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Date/Time.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: On - to display the date on the photo when you download it to your computer /
Off - no date on the photos / Date Setup – to set the system date.
4. If you select Date Setup:
•Press SET key to enter the Date Setup menu.
•Press Left / Right keys to select the highlighted Year / Month / Date / Hour / Minute / Second / AM.
•Press Up / Down keys to set up the precise date and time.
5. Press MODE key to return to the menu and press SET key again to return to photo Mode.
Silent mode
This setting allows you to turn on / off the camera sound.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Silent Mode.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: On / Off.
4. Press SET key again to confirm and press MODE key to return to photo mode.
Auto power off
The default setting for camera auto power off is 1 minute, to change it, follow the steps below:
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Auto Power Off.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select a time: 1 Minute / 3 Minutes / 5 Minutes / None.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and press MODE key to return to photo mode.
Note: If you choose None, the camera will not turn off until the battery is completely discharged or it is manually
turned off.
Frequency
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Frequency.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: 50Hz / 60Hz.
4. Press SET key again to confirm and press MODE key to return to photo mode.

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Format
This option will format the memory card and erase all photos and videos stored on it including protected files.
Note: Please be careful with formatting. Once the memory card is formatted, all files stored on it will be permanently
deleted. It is highly recommended that you transfer all your photos and movies or other important files to your
computer before formatting.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Format.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: Yes / Cancel.
4. Press SET key again to confirm.
5. Press Up / Down keys to select "Yes" or "No" if you chose OK.
6. Press the SET key one more time to confirm.
7. "Please wait" appears on the LCD screen and the camera will come back to photo mode once formatting is
done.
Default setting
This setting allows you to reset your camera settings back to the factory defaults values.
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Default setting.
3. Press SET key again to confirm and enter the submenu.
4. Press Up / Down keys to select: Yes – to restore default setting / No – to exit.
5. Press SET key again to confirm and press MODE key to return to photo mode.

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Video Mode
Note: The camera has limited internal memory and does not allow recording without a SD card (up to 32 GB)
inserted.
1. Press MODE key to select the video mode and then press Shutter key to start video recording. The video icon
will be displayed in the upper left corner of the LCD screen and the elapsed recording time in the upper
right corner. The flashing red dot will also appear on the screen to indicate that video recording is in
progress.
2. Press Shutter key to stop shooting.
3. The scale can be adjusted during the recording.
Note:
1. Files will be saved in AVI format.
2. You can play all AVI file you shot in playback mode or other media players on your computer.
3. When the camera's memory is full, the "Card Full" message will appear on the LCD screen when you attempt
shoot more videos. Transfer all files stored on SD memory card to your PC or delete them to shoot more
videos. Alternatively, you can insert a SD memory card to expand the memory to record longer videos.
There are many settings to set up in video mode that are similar as photo mode. This is not introduced here.
Video resolution
1. Press SET key to enter the menu.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select the icon
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: HD 1280x720P, VGA 640x480, QVGA 320x240.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection and press MODE key to return to video mode.
5. The corresponding icon of image size will show up on the LCD screen.

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Playback Mode
With the playback mode, you can view the photos and videos stored on the memory card. You can also rotate,
protect, delete, crop, print via PictBridge and start a slideshow of your photos. To switch on it, double press the
MODE key and an icon JPG (photo) or AVI (video) will show up on the upper left corner of the LCD screen to
indicate that the playback mode is well activated.
Note:
1. The message "No File Exist" will be displayed on the LCD screen if there are no photos/videos in the
camera. Press then MODE key to return to the Photo Mode.
2. Please switch to photo mode and press SET key to change the settings of video recording, such as video
size, white balance, etc.
Thumbnail playback
When the camera is in playback Mode, press (W) / Zoom out key to enter the thumbnail playback. Select a photo
and press SET key to display it in full screen. In full screen mode, you can press (T) key to zoom in and press (W)
key to zoom out on the photo you selected.
1. Press (W) key to enter the thumbnail playback.
2. Press Left / Right keys to choose which photo you want to preview.
3. Press SET key to choose the photo.
4. Press (T) key to zoom in.
5. Press Up / Down / Left / Right keys to view the details of the photo more clearly.
6. Press SET key again to exit the menu.
Edit still photos
When the camera is in playback mode, press Left / Right keys to first select a photo (an icon JPG will show on the
LCD screen) you want to rotate, protect, delete, crop or print.
Delete
You can delete unwanted photos and videos to gain more memory. You can do this file by file or delete all
unprotected photos and videos stored on the memory card.
1. Press SET key in playback mode.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select the Delete.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: Delete This Photo / Delete All Images / Cancel.
4. Press SET key again to confirm your selection.
5. Press Up / Down keys to select "Yes"or "No".

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6. Press SET key to confirm.
Note: In playback Mode, here is how to quickly delete photo:
1. Select the photo you want to delete.
2. Press Right / Delete key.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select "Yes"or "No".
4. Press SET key to confirm.
Rotate
1. Press SET key in playback mode.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select Rotate.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: 90°/ 180°/ 270°/ Cancel.
4. Press SET key again to save photo rotation and return to playback mode.
Note: The "Saving"message will show up on the LCD screen once you have pressed SET key to confirm.
Crop Image
Crop your photos to reveal only a part of an image or to highlight certain focal point, and save the cropped part as a
new photo.
1. Press SET key in playback mode.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select the icon
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: Crop / Cancel.
4. If you select Crop, press SET key again to enter the submenu.
5. Press Up / Down / Left / Right keys to select the area you want to crop.
6. Press (W) / (T) keys to expand or reduce the area you chose.
7. Press Shutter key to confirm and save the image cropping.
8. Press SET key one more time to return to playback mode.
Protect
You can protect your photos/videos from accidental deletion.
1. Press SET key in playback mode.
2. Press Left / Right keys to select the Protect.
3. Press Up / Down keys to select: Lock This Photo / Unlock This Photo / Lock All Image / Unlock All Images.
4. Press SET key to confirm your choice.
5. A lock icon will show up on the LCD screen if you select "Lock".