AgfaPhoto OPTIMA 1338mT User manual

OPTIMA 1338mT
User manual

Preface iv
About this Manual ........................................................................................................iv
Copyright................................................................................................................iv
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance..................................iv
Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................iv
Trademark Recognition............................................................................................v
Safety and Handling Precautions....................................................................................v
Camera Information ...............................................................................................v
Battery Information................................................................................................v
Using this Menu...........................................................................................................v
Introduction 1
System Requirements ..................................................................................................1
Main Features ..............................................................................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................................................2
Camera Views..............................................................................................................3
Front View .............................................................................................................3
Back View..............................................................................................................3
Top View................................................................................................................3
Bottom View..........................................................................................................4
Left View ...............................................................................................................4
Camera Buttons............................................................................................................4
Notifications.................................................................................................................5
Led Indicators.........................................................................................................5
Operation Sound.....................................................................................................6
Camera Memory..........................................................................................................6
Internal memory.....................................................................................................6
External storage......................................................................................................6
Getting Started 7
Attaching the Wrist Strap .............................................................................................7
Inserting the Battery.....................................................................................................7
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card..............................................................................8
Charging the Battery....................................................................................................8
Turning the Power On and Off......................................................................................9
Initial Settings..............................................................................................................9
Setting the Language..............................................................................................9
Setting the Date & Time ........................................................................................9
Modes........................................................................................................................10
Switching between Record mode and Playback Mode..............................................10
Selecting the Record mode options........................................................................10
Using the LCD Screen11
LCD Screen Layout ......................................................................................................11
Record Mode Screen Layout....................................................................................11
Playback Mode Screen Layout..................................................................................12
Changing the LCD Screen Display...........................................................................18
Using Quick-Set Bar.....................................................................................................20
Recording Photos, Videos and 22
Taking Photos .............................................................................................................22
Using the Stabilizer.....................................................................................................22
Setting Zoom Control .................................................................................................23
Setting Scene Mode ...................................................................................................24
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Using Smile Detection Mode..................................................................................25
Setting Flash ..............................................................................................................26
Setting Snapshot Menu...............................................................................................27
Resolution ............................................................................................................27
Quality..................................................................................................................28
ISO .......................................................................................................................28
Metering...............................................................................................................28
White Balance......................................................................................................29
Effect....................................................................................................................29
AF Area................................................................................................................30
Flash Intensity......................................................................................................31
EV Compensation ..................................................................................................31
Photo Frame .........................................................................................................32
Sharpness..............................................................................................................32
Saturation .............................................................................................................32
Contrast ................................................................................................................33
Date Stamp...........................................................................................................33
Focus Mode..........................................................................................................33
Drive Mode ..........................................................................................................34
AF Lamp ..............................................................................................................35
Recording Movies......................................................................................................35
Setting Camera to Record Movies .........................................................................35
Setting Movie Size...............................................................................................36
YouTube Mode ....................................................................................................36
Setting Frame Rate...............................................................................................37
Setting Focus Mode .............................................................................................37
Recording Voices.......................................................................................................37
Playbac
k
39
Viewing in Single Navigation........................................................................................39
Viewing Slideshow.....................................................................................................39
Viewing in Drag & Play Mode......................................................................................40
Viewing Thumbnails....................................................................................................40
Zooming Images ........................................................................................................41
Trimming an Image ...................................................................................................41
Playing Movies..........................................................................................................42
Playing Voice Recording.............................................................................................42
Playing Voice Memo...................................................................................................43
Using My Drawing ......................................................................................................43
Using My Drawing Toolbar....................................................................................44
Adding a Memo Dialog to an Image .............................................................................44
Rotating Images.........................................................................................................45
Adding Photo Frame....................................................................................................45
Setting Z-Lighting.......................................................................................................46
Setting DPOF.............................................................................................................46
To set DPOF on a single file.................................................................................46
To set DPOF on multiple files ..............................................................................47
To set DPOF on all files........................................................................................47
To set DPOF off...................................................................................................47
Protecting/Unprotecting Files.....................................................................................48
To protect a file....................................................................................................48
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To protect multiple files........................................................................................48
To protect all files ................................................................................................48
To unprotect files .................................................................................................48
Deleting Files.............................................................................................................49
To delete a file......................................................................................................49
To delete a voice memo .......................................................................................49
To delete multiple files.........................................................................................49
To delete all files..................................................................................................49
Setting Playback Menu.................................................................................. ...........50
Resize...................................................................................................................50
Voice Memo..........................................................................................................51
Red-Eye Correction...............................................................................................51
Effect.....................................................................................................................5
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Using the Setting Menu 54
Setting Memory Kit....................................................................................................54
Setting Auto Review...................................................................................................54
Setting Digital Zoom .................................................................................................55
Setting System Sound................................................................................................55
Setting Volume ..........................................................................................................55
Setting LCD Brightness................................................................................................56
Setting Power Save....................................................................................................56
Setting Date & Time..................................................................................................56
Setting TV Out...........................................................................................................56
Setting Hot Key .........................................................................................................57
Setting Startup Image.................................................................................................57
Resetting ....................................................................................................................58
Setting Language .......................................................................................................58
Making Connections 59
Connecting the Camera to a TV ...................................................................................59
To connect your camera to a TV.............................................................................59
To view photos.....................................................................................................59
Connecting the Camera a PC........................................................................................60
Connecting the Camera to a Printer...............................................................................60
Setting PictBridge Menu..........................................................................................61
Appendix 62
About Folder and File Names.......................................................................................62
Folder Structure....................................................................................................62
File Naming..........................................................................................................62
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Customer Care
63
64
66
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Pre
f
ace
About this Manual
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All
information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without
notice.
Copyright
This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are
reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic
or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
© Copyright 2008
Feder al Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, 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 communications. 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:
•
•
•
R
eorient or relocate the receivin
g
antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
•
Declaration o
f
Con
f
ormity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference tha
t
may cause undersired operation.
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Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent
interference
to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this
equipment.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void
your warranty and service agreement.
Chapter i: Preface

T
rademar
k
R
eco
g
nition
Windows 98/2000/ME/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referrin
g
to
the Microsoft Windows Operation System. All other companies or product names
are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. YouTube
is a brand of Goo
g
le
,
Inc. and YouTube
,
LLC
,
Mountain View
,
California
,
US.
Safety and Handling Precautions
Camera Information
•
•
•
•
•
•
Do not take apa
r
t or attempt to service the came
r
a
y
oursel
f
.
Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
Do not touch the camera lens.
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean
the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
Battery In
f
ormation
•
•
T
u
r
n o
f
f the came
r
a be
f
o
r
e installin
g
or removin
g
the batter
y
.
Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with
your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the
equipment and invalidate the warranty.
When using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they are inserted
correctly. Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product
and possibly cause an explosion.
When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the
camera body to feel warm.
Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going
to store the camera for a long period of time.
•
•
•
Using this Menu
Symbols used in this manual are explained below:
v
This indicates useful information when using your camera.
This indicates warning message that should be read before using the
function.
Warning
Note
Chapter i: Preface

Int
r
oduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new AgfaPHoto digital camera. This manual provides
step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only.
System Requirements
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the
following system requirements:
For Windows:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Windows 98/98SE/2000/XP/ME/Vista
Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or above
Memory: 512MB or above
HDD space: 200 MB or above
1024 x 768 pixels, 16 bit color display monitor
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C
USB port and CD-ROM drive
For Macintosh
•
•
•
•
•
P
ower Mac G3 or late
r
Mac OS 10.0-10.4
Memory: 64MB or above
HDD space: 110MB or above
USB port and CD-ROM drive Mplayer
Main Features
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10 me
g
a pi
x
els resolution
Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom
1/2.3 inch CCD image sensor
3 inch color touch screen LCD monitor
32MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card
Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 8GB of SDHC card
Sleek metallic finish
Easy-to-use button interface
DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility
Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies
A/V output to view your pictures and movies on your TV
USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC
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Chapter
1: Introduction

Package Contents
Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
AgfaPhoto
OPTIMA 1338mTLi-ion batteryBatterycharger
Wrist strapUSB cable Power cord
CD-ROM Quick Start Guide
Camera pouch AV cable
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Chapter 1: Introduction

Camera
Front View
V
iews
S
e
lf
-timer LED
/
F
l
as
h
Zoom
L
M
i
crop
h
one
Bac
k
V
iew
Zoom buttons
L
C
D
Play button
DISP
Display button
T
op
V
iew
Shutter button Stabilizer button
LED indicator
P
ower button
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Chapter 1: Introduction

Bottom
V
iew USB / TV Out
Battery/ SD card
compartment
Speaker
T
ripod sc
r
ew hole
Left
V
iew
St
r
ap rin
g
Camera Buttons
Y
our came
r
a is equipped with dif
f
erent buttons
f
or ease of use.
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Button Description
Power Press to turn on/off the power.
Stabilizer
The stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light levels to com-
pensate for camera shake.
Press to set stabilizer on/off.
Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clip.
Playback
If the camera is turned off, press and hold for 3 seconds to turn on camera i
n
Playback mode.
If the camera is turned on, press to toggle camera to Playback or Record
mode.
Zoom Press the zoom buttons to change zoom focus.
Display
(DISP) Press to change LCD screen display to show OSD icons and guide lines.
Chapter 1: Introduction

Notifications
Your camera gives feedback to users in two ways:
• LED Indicators
• Operation Sound
Led Indicators
Your camera is equipped with 2 LED indicators:
• Ope
r
ation Lamp, located on top of
y
our came
r
a. See “
T
op View” on pa
g
e 3 to
locate the Operation Lamp, and
Self-timer Lamp, located in the front of the camera. See “Front View” on page 3
to locate the Self-timer Lamp.
•
5
LED LED Status Camera Status
Operation
Lamp
Off Power Off.
Green (steady) Power On.
Ready to take pictures / record / playback.
Green (fast blinking) Camera busy or deleting / copying images
/ recording / data transfer is in progress.
Green (slow blinking) Playing slideshow or recording voice or
movie.
Amber (steady) Power saving (sleep mode).
Amber (very fast blinking) In Record mode, flash is charging or AF
error.
In Playback mode, self-timer countdown
error.
Amber (fast blinking) Battery low or card error.
Amber (slow blinking) Error message: card locked, file / folder
error, no memory card, copy / format
error.
Self-timer
LED
Off Self-timer off.
Red (fast blinking) Self-timer countdown is set between 3 to
10 seconds.
Red (slow blinking) Self timer countdown is set between 0 to 3
seconds.
Chapter 1: Introduction

Operation Sound
Your camera is equipped with a speaker for operation sound.
A startup sound can be set when
y
ou power on
y
our came
r
a in the sound settin
g
menu. See “Setting System Sound” on page 55.
Camera Memory
Internal memory
Your camera is equipped with 32MB of internal memory. Users can store images up
to 10MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all images,
videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory.
External storage
Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards
with a maximum capacity of 8GB. If there is a storage card inserted in the memory
slot, the camera automatically saves all images, videos and audio clips in the
external storage card.
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Buzzer Camera Status
One beep
Denotes the start of an operation like recording and printing. Also
beeps when using menu and set properties.
Two beeps Denotes completion of an operation.
Three beeps
Denotes low battery and other warning and error message like mem
-
ory full and card error.
Continuous beep
Beeps every second for countdown if self-timer is set between 3 to
10 seconds. Beeps every half second if self-timer is set between 0 to
3 seconds. Beep goes off after the countdown.
Shutter sound The shutter is pressed to record an image.
Chapter 1: Introduction

Getting Started
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Follow these instructions to attach the wrist
strap to your camera to facilitate easy
carrying:
1. Insert the short loop of the st
r
ap in the
strap ring.
2. Thread the larger loop of the strap thou
g
h
the short loop and pull tight to attach the
strap to the camera.
Inserting the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert the Li-ion battery into the battery compartment.
Please read “Battery Information” on page v before inserting/removing
batteries.
1. Make sure the power is off be
f
ore insertin
g
the batteries.
2. Open the battery
compartment at the
bottom of the
camera.
3. Insert the battery into the compartment
with the terminal facing inside the camera
and the battery indent next to the
compartment door.
4. Close the battery
compartment.
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Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Your camera
supports SD cards of up to 4GB and SDHC cards of up to 8GB in size.
Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card.
1. Open the battery
compartment at the
bottom of the camera.
2. Insert the SD/SDHC ca
r
d into the memor
y
card slot with the metallic part facing the
front side of the camera.
3. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory
slot until it clicks into place.
4. Close the battery
compartment.
T
o remove the SD/MMC card,
g
ently push the card until it pops out. Pull out the card carefully.
Charging the Battery
The battery that comes along with your
package is not charged. You need to charge the
battery before using the camera.
1. Insert the battery into the battery cha
r
g
e
r
as shown.
2. Connect the power cord to the battery
charger.
3. Plug the power cord to the main outlet.
The battery charging time is 2 hours.
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Note
Chapter 2: Getting Started

T
he battery icon on the LCD screen indicates the battery le
v
el. See “LCD
Screen Layout” on pa
g
e 11.
Turning the Power On and Of
f
There are two ways to turn on the camera:
• Press and hold the Power button for 0. 3 seconds. The start up image
displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends
and the camera is turned on in Record mode.
• Press and hold the Playback button for 0.3 seconds. The camera is turne
d
on in Playback mode. The zoom lens are not extended.
To turn off the camera, press the Power button.
See “Modes” on page 10 to know more about Record and Playback mode.
Initial Settings
When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial
settings of your camera.
When you turn the Power button on, the Language Menu is displayed on the LCD
screen for you to setup the display language.
Setting the Language
1.
T
ap , to mo
v
e throu
g
h the selection.
2.
T
ap to select lan
g
ua
g
e.
Setting the Date & Time
1.
T
ap the sc
r
een to mo
v
e throu
g
h date and time.
2.
T
ap or to chan
g
e the
v
alue of date and time.
3.
T
ap SET to appl
y
.
No
w
,
y
ou a
r
e
r
eady to start takin
g
photos and videos.
I
f
the batteries are removed for more than 48 hours, the Date &
T
ime will have to be re-set
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Note
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Modes
Your camera has two modes:
R
ecor d mode
• Set to Record mode to capture images and record videos and audio clip
s
•
R
ecord mode can be further set to:
•
Snapshot mode . Use t his mode to capture still images. Other scene modes can
be
selected in Snapshot mode.
Camcorder mode . Use this mode to record video.
V
oice Recorder mode . Use this mode to record voice cli
p
s.
•
•
See "Selectin
g
the Record mode options" belo
w
.
Pla
yback mode
• Set your camera to Playback mode to view and edit captured images and
playback videos and audio clips. You can also attach voice memo to images in
this mode.
When you turn on your camera using the Power button, you are automatically
turned on Record mode.
Switching between Record mode and Playback Mode
In Record mode, press the Playback button to switch to Playback mode.
In Playback mode, press the Playback button to switch back to Record mode.
Selecting the Record mode options
Maximize the quality and ease of use of your camera by using the different mode
options. The mode options allow you to capture images with preset settings
accordin
g
to scene conditions.
1. Set the came
r
a to
R
ecord mode.
2.
T
ap to launch Quick-Set Ba
r
.
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A
3.
T
ap
submenu. to launch Scene Mode
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A
AU UT TO O
A
AF F
1
1
4.
T
ap to select scene.
5.
T
ap to close menu.
Scene mode icon may vary dependin
g
on the current mode.
For
more information, see “Setting Snapshot Menu” on page 27 .
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10M
ISO
AUTO
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Using the LCD Screen
The high resolution 3” touch screen LCD screen shows all important information
regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your photo or video. The
display on the LCD screen is called the On Screen Display or OSD.
LCD Screen Layout
The following illustrations show the LCD screen layout and icon descriptions.
R
ecord Mode Screen La
y
out
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
307
8
9
10
0 . 0 EV
3200
11
16 1
5
14 13 12
11
No. Item Description
1 Record Mode Indicates the current record mode settings.
2 Flash Indicates flash settings.
3 Focus Mode Indicates focus mode settings.
4 Self-timer / Burst Indicates drive mode settings.
5 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.
6 Shots available Indicates the remaining shots available.
7 Resolution Displays resolution settings.
8 Quality Displays quality settings.
9 Focus frame Use to frame subject to capture.
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Playbac
k
Mode Screen La
y
out
The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.
Playback mode display of still images:
1 2
27/27
10
9
3
8
7 6 5 4
files in the memo
r
y
.
12
No. Item Description
1 Battery Indicates battery level.
2
File no. / Total no.
Indicates the file number over the total number of
3 Recording information Displays recording information of the file.
4 Quick-Set Bar Tap to activate Quick-Set Bar.
5 Next Tap to display next file.
6 Slideshow Tap to start slideshow.
F 3 . 0
1 / 30
0 . 0 EV 3200
No. Item Description
10 Exposure Displays exposure settings.
11 Quick-Set Bar Tap to activate Quick-Set Bar.
12 ISO Displays ISO settings.
13 White Balance Displays white balance settings.
14 Metering Displays metering settings.
15 Histogram Graphic display of ISO settings.
16 Battery Indicates battery level.
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No. Item Description
7 Previous Tap to display previous file.
8 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached.
9 DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing.
10 Protect Indicates the file is protected.
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Playback mode of videos:
1
2
27/27
8
3
7 6 5 4
9
12
11
00:30/00:50
10
files in the storage card.
14
No. Item Description
1 Battery Indicates the battery level.
2
File no. / Total no.
Indicates the file number over the total number of
3 Movie clip Indicates the file is a movie.
4 Quick-Set Bar Tap to activate Quick-Set Bar.
5 Next Tap to display next file.
6 Slideshow Tap to activate slideshow.
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