AgfaPhoto Optima 1438m User manual

OPTIMA 8328m
User manual

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Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read these operating instructions
carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after
reading so that you can refer to them later.
Precautions
•Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage
your eyesight.
•Do 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.
•Do not press the flash too close to the eyes of animals or young children. Eye damage may
result. Please remain at least one meter away from infants when using flash.
•Keep 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 internal danger and may cause electric
shock.
•Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent
accidents or damage to the camera.
•If 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.
•Use 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.
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 disconnect to open the camera or remove any parts of it. This will invalidate all guarantee
claims.

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Contents
PRECAUTIONS I
DISCLAIMER I
GETTING STARTED 1
USING THIS MENU 1
SCOPE OF DELIVERY 2
PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3
INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 6
INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 7
ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 8
DCF PROTOCOL 8
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE,
DATE &TIME 8
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 8
SETTING THE DATE &TIME 9
USING THE LCD MONITOR 10
REC MODE 10
PLAYBACK MODE 11
CHANGING THE LCD STATUS 12
BASIC OPERATION 13
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 13
POWER SAVING FUNCTION 13
CHANGING THE MODE 14
SWITCHING BETWEEN REC MODE &
PLAYBACK MODE 14
SELECTING THE REC MODE 14
SELECTING THE ASM MODE 16
USING THE MENUS 17
REC MENU 17
SETUP MENU 18
BASIC RECORDING 22
RECORDING STILL IMAGES 22
USING THE QMODE 23
SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY 24
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 25
USING THE FLASH 26
USING THE MACRO 27
USING THE SELF-TIMER &BURST 28
USING THE APERTURE PRIORITY 29
USING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY 29
USING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE 30
USING THE SMILE CAPTURE 30
RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 31
SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 32
YOUTUBE®MODE 32
RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 33
PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 33
RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 34
PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 34
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 35
SETTING THE METERING 35
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 35
SETTING THE ISO 36
SETTING THE EXPOSURE 36
SETTING THE AEB 36
SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 36
SETTING THE SHARPNESS 37
SETTING THE PHOTO EFFECT 37
SETTING DATE STAMP 38
SETTING STABILIZER 38
SETTING FACE TRACKING 38
SETTING PHOTO FRAME 38
SETTING AF LAMP 39
PLAYBACK 39
PLAYING BACK IMAGES 39
PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 40
MAGNIFYING &TRIMMING IMAGES 40

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VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL 41
PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW 41
DELETING FILES 42
DELETING A SINGLE FILE 42
DELETING MULTIPLE FILES 43
DELETING ALL FILES 44
PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 44
PROTECTING ALL FILES 45
PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 45
EDITING IMAGES 46
ROTATING STILL IMAGES 46
CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 46
CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 47
CHOOSING THE IMAGE WITH PHOTO
FRAME 47
COPYING THE FILES 48
SETTING THE DPOF 49
CHOOSING A START-UP IMAGE 50
MAKING CONNECTIONS 51
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 51
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 52
USING THE CARD READER 52
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A
COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE 52
APPENDIX 53
ABOUT THE FOLDER &FILE NAME 53
FOLDER STRUCTURE 53
FILE NAMING 54
TROUBLESHOOTING 55
SPECIFICATIONS 56
FUNCTION AVAILABLE LIST 58
CUSTOMER CARE 64
COPYRIGHT 65
TRADEMARK RECOGNITION 65
DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY
USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE
EUROPEAN UNION 65
FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY 65
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 66

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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.
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
AgfaPhoto OPTIMA
8328m USB Cable AV Cable
Soft Case Hand Strap Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery
Software Installation
CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Battery Charger
Adaptor
yNote that the shape of the charger plug depends on the area where you
purchased the camera.
yDo not swing the camera around by the strap.
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Parts of the Camera
1. AF Lamp / Self-timer Lamp
2. Flash ( page 26)
3. Lens
4. Microphone
5. Operation Lamp
6. Zoom Button ( page 25)
yThumbnail ( page 41)
yPlayback Zoom
(page 40)
7. Playback Button
( page 14)
8. Menu Button ( page 17)
9. Mode Button ( page 14)
10. ASM Button ( page 16)
yDelete Button ( page
42)
11. LCD Monitor ( page 10)
12. Flash Button ( page 26)
13. SET/DISP Button
( page 12)
14. Macro Button ( page 27)

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15. Shutter Button
( page 22, 31)
16. Power Button ( page 13)
17. Strap Ring
18. USB/AV Terminal
( page 20, 52)
19. Speaker
20. Tripod Socket
21. Battery Cover ( page 5)

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Inserting the Batteries
The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (Li-Ion 820 mAh).
Open the battery cover.
ySlide the battery cover in the
direction indicated by the
arrow.
Insert the batteries.
yInstall the battery with the
terminal facing inside the
camera.
Close the battery cover.
Low Battery Indicator
Alow battery indicator appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly
exhausted. Batteries should be replaced promptly when the low battery indicator
appears.
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Charging the Battery Pack
The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the
battery before using the camera
Place the battery pack in the charger with
the label facing up.
Connect the AC adaptor to the charger,
and then plug it into a power outlet.
yThe charger lamp lights red and battery
charging begins. When charging is
completed, the lamp becomes green.
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.
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.
yUse only the special rechargeable lithium-ion battery to power this camera.
yCharging time is varying with current battery capacity and charging conditions.
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Inserting the Memory Card
You can use SD cards 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.
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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.
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 18).
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 18).
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 38).
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 & 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 14) 14 Shutter speed ( page 22)
2 Flash ( page 26) 15 Shake warning ( page 22)
3 Macro ( page 27) 16 Aperture value ( page 22)
4 Self-timer / Burst ( page 28) 17 Face tracking ( page 38 )
5 Zoom indicator ( page 25) 18 Exposure ( page 36)
6 Shots remaining 19 Focus area ( page 22)
7 Battery ( page 5) 20 Date stamp ( page 38)
8 Storage media 21 AEB ( page 36)
9 Stabilizer 22 Sharpness ( page 37)
10 Metering ( page 35) 23 Quality ( page 24)
11 ISO ( page 36) 24 Resolution ( page 24)
12 Histogram 25 AF Lamp( page 39)
13 White balance ( page 35)

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Playback mode
1 Playback mode (page 14) 7 Recording info ( page 12)
2 Protect ( page 44) 8 Histogram
3 Voice memo ( page 34) 9 Captured date & time
4 File number / Total 10 Voice memo control ( page 34)
5 Battery ( page 5) 11 DPOF ( page 49)
6 Storage media 12 Resolution ( page 24)
ySome information may not display correctly if you display images captured by
other camera models.
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Changing the LCD Status
Pressing the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below:
REC mode
(A)OSDon (B)FullOSD (C)Guideline (D)OSDoff
yUse the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images.
Playback mode
(A)OSDon (B)FullOSD (D)OSDoff
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
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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 14).
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 19).
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. Use the Playback mode to
replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor.
Switching between REC mode & 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 14).
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.
Q Mode Allows beginners to take pictures easily.
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Display Title Description
Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject.
Landscape Used for the wide scenic views.
Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images.
Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering.
Smile
Capture Capture the most brilliant smile of characters.
Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids.
Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night
scenery.
Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding.
Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes.
Sports Used to take still pictures in high speed motions.
Party Used for the wedding or indoor parties.
Candlelight To capture the warmth effects of candle light.
Night
Portrait Use to take portrait pictures when the background is darker.
Soft Skin Enhance the tone of skin so that the facial skin appears smooth.
Soft Flowing
Water Can take pictures with effects as smooth as silk.
Food Higher saturation makes food more appetizing.
Building Enhance the edges of the subject.
Text Enhance the black & white contrast.
Auction Records small-size images that are perfect for auction notices.