AgfaPhoto Optima 145 User manual

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OPTIMA 145
User manual

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WARNING
Do not expose the camera's battery pack or other
accessories to rain or humidity to prevent a fire hazard or
electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
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 undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety,
health, environment and customer protection. "CE" marked
cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex
IV] indicates separate collection of electrical and
electronic waste in the European countries. Please
do not throw the equipment into the waste. Please
recycle and dispose of properly.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: OPTIMA 145
Trade Name: AgfaPhoto
Responsible Party: RedDot Imaging
Address: RedDot Imaging, 2275 NW 84thAve, Doral, FL
33122.
Customer Care Hotline:
Service & Repair Hotline (USA):
1-855-243-2937 (from a landline only)
UK: [phone]

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:
• In the rain or in, very humid and dusty places.
• In a place where the camera may be exposed directly
to sunlight or subject to high temperature, e.g. Inside a
closed car in summer.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high
magnetic field, e.g. near motors, transformers or
magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places where
dripping water or sand may come in contact with the
camera, which may cause irrepairable damage.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the batteries and the memory card
from the camera and keep them in a dry environment.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location to a
warm place, moisture may condense inside the camera. We
suggest you wait for a while before turing on the camera.
No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings
cannot be compensated for if a malfunction of your camera
or recording media, makes the playback of recordings not
possible.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the battery may cause them to leak, become
hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions given
below.
• Do not expose the battery to water, and take particular
care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the battery or throw them into a fire.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
battery .
Keep the battery out of reach of small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and the
time for which they can be used shortens markedly.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card that has
been used in a PC, be sure to format the card with your
digital camera before using it.
To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC’s hard
disk first.
Do not change or delete the folder names or file names
in the memory card from your PC, as this may make it
impossible for your camera to recognize the original folder
or file in the memory card.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-
generated folder in the SD card. Please do not store
photos that are not taken by this model of camera, as this
may make it impossible to recognize the picture when the
camera is in playback mode. Please do not expose the
camera to harsh environments such as moisture or extreme
temperatures, which may shorten the life of your camera or
damage the batteries.

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BEFORE YOU START
Preface Safety information
Please read the following important information carefully
before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera
yourself.
•Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling
may damage the product.
•Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the
battery and (or) memory card.
•Do not touch the camera's lens.
• Please do not expose the camera to harsh
environments such as moisture, or extreme
temperatures, which may shorten the life of your
camera or damage the batteries.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or sandy
areas, as its components may be damaged.
Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera.
Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2011 RedDot Imaging All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into
any language or computer language, in any form, by any
means, without the prior written permission of
RedDot Imaging.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for
identification purposes only and are properties of their
respective owners.

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• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended
periods.
• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from
the camera if you are going to store the camera for long
periods of time.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or sol-
vent-based cleaners to clean the camera. To clean, wipe
the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
About this manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use
your AgfaPhoto digital camera. Every effort has been made
to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate,
however RedDot Imaging reserves the right to make
changes without notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to
help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating
the camera.

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WARNING ..................................................................i
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................ii
BEFORE YOU START ........................................1
Preface ................................................................................................... 1
Copyright ..................................................................................... 1
Trademarks ............................................................................... 1
Safety information ........................................................................... 1
About this manual ........................................................................... 2
Symbols used in this manual ........................................... 2
CONTENTS ..............................................................3
GETTING READY ..................................................7
Unpacking ............................................................................................ 7
Camera Views .................................................................................... 8
Charging the Battery ................................................................... 10
Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card .............................. 11
Turning On and Off ...................................................................... 13
Use Mode button .......................................................................... 14
Set Time, date/time ..................................................................... 15
Setting the Language ....................................................... 15
Setting the Date and Time ............................................. 16
About the LCD Screen ............................................................... 17
BASIC OPERATION .......................................... 18
Shooting in Auto Mode .............................................................. 18
Using the Zoom Function ......................................................... 18
Flash ..................................................................................................... 19
Self-timer ........................................................................................... 19
Macro Mode ...................................................................................... 20
Using quick recording.................................................................. 20
Advanced Functions Menu ...................................................... 21
Size ............................................................................................. 22
Quality ....................................................................................... 22
WB (White Balance) ............................................................ 23
Color ........................................................................................... 23
ISO ............................................................................................... 24
Exposure Compensation ................................................. 24
USING THE MODES ....................................... 25
LCD Screen Display ...................................................................... 25
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................... 25
CONTENTS

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Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 27
Playback Mode Display .................................................... 28
ASCN mode ...................................................................................... 29
Landscape Mode................................................................... 29
Portrait Mode .......................................................................... 29
Night Portrait ......................................................................... 30
Backlit Portrait ...................................................................... 30
Night Landscape Mode...................................................... 30
Macro Mode ............................................................................. 30
Auto Mode ................................................................................ 30
Panorama Mode .............................................................................. 31
Manual Scene Mode (SCN) ....................................................... 32
Landscape ............................................................................... 33
Sport ........................................................................................... 33
Beach ......................................................................................... 33
Sunset ....................................................................................... 33
Fireworks ................................................................................. 33
Night Landscape ................................................................. 33
Night Portrait ......................................................................... 33
Gathering ................................................................................. 33
Children ..................................................................................... 33
Indoor ......................................................................................... 33
Snow .......................................................................................... 33
ID .................................................................................................. 33
Museum .................................................................................... 33
Photo frame ............................................................................ 33
Travel shooting ..................................................................... 34
Text ............................................................................................. 34
Leaf ............................................................................................. 34
Glass ........................................................................................... 34
Fish eye .................................................................................... 34
Sketch ....................................................................................... 34
Stabilization Mode 35
Face Detection ............................................................................... 36
Blink Detection ............................................................................... 36
PLAYBACK ........................................................... 37
Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................... 37
Thumbnail View .............................................................................. 39
Using Zoom on Playback .......................................................... 40
Using the Delete Button ........................................................... 41

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USING THE MENUS ......................................... 42
Still Menu ........................................................................................... 42
AF Mode (Auto-Focus Mode ) ....................................... 43
AF-assist Beam .................................................................... 43
Continuous AF .. .................................................................... 44
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .......................... 44
Continuous Shot .................................................................. 45
Smile Shutter ......................................................................... 45
Digital Zoom ........................................................................... 46
Slow shutter ........................................................................... 46
Quick Review ......................................................................... 47
Date Imprint ............................................................................ 47
Movie Menu ...................................................................................... 48
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .......................... 49
Continuous AF ...................................................................... 49
DIS ............................................................................................... 50
Playback Menu ............................................................................... 51
Protect ....................................................................................... 51
Delete ........................................................................................ 52
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 53
Resize ........................................................................................ 54
Rotate ........................................................................................ 54
Red-eye Reduction .............................................................. 55
Trim ............................................................................................. 55
HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................... 56
Display Setup 57
Slideshow ................................................................................ 57
Wallpaper Settings ............................................................. 58
Menu Wallpaper ................................................................... 58
Setup Menu ...................................................................................... 60
Beep ........................................................................................... 60
LCD Brightness ..................................................................... 64
Power Saver ........................................................................... 62
Date/Time ................................................................................ 62
Zone ........................................................................................... 62
Language ................................................................................. 63
File and Software .......................................................................... 63
Format Memory .................................................................... 63
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) ......................................................................... 64
File Numbering ...................................................................... 64
Reset Settings ...................................................................... 65

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FW Version (Firmware version) .................................... 65
Transmission ....................................................... 66
Video System .................................................................................. 66
Connecting to a PC ...................................................................... 67
Setting the USB Mode ...................................................... 67
Transferring Files to your PC ........................................ 67
APPENDICES ....................................................... 69
Specifications .................................................................................. 69
Error Messages .............................................................................. 73
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 75
Customer Care ................................................................................. 77

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GETTING READY
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing or ap-
pears to be damaged, please contact your vendor.
Unpacking
USB Cable
Warranty Card CD-ROM
Wrist Strap Power Adapter
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery

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Camera Views
Front View Back View
Right View
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Top View
Left View
Bottom View
1 Flash Lamp 13 Delete button/Self-timer button/
Down button
2 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 14 Close-up shooting button/Left
button
3 Lens 15 Function/OK Button
4 Microphone 16 USB/AV Port
5 LCD Screen 17 Wrist Strap Anchor
6 Zoom Button 18 Power Button
7 Status Indicator 19 Recording Button
8 Mode Selection Button 20 Shutter Button
9 Playback Button 21 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
10 Menu Button 22 Tripod Socket
11 Disp/Up Button 23 Speaker
12 Flash Mode/Right Button
18 19 20
21 22 23
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1. Put the battery into the camera.
2. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the power
adapter.
3. Insert the power adapter into the power socket.
Charging the Battery
Leave the battery charging until the charger light
turns green. To maximize battery life, the first charge
should be at least 4 hours.
The charger is for indoor use only.

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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
2. Insert the enclosed batteries into the battery slot in the
correct direction.
1. Open the battery compartment.

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4. Close the battery compartment.3. Insert an SD/SDHC card (not included) into the memory
card slot as shown.
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Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64 MB to 32 GB memory cards from recognized
manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and
Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage.
To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery
compartment and gently push the card to release it.
Pull the card out carefully.
Turning On and Off
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off
the camera, press the Power button again.
After the camera is turned on, the camera will default to
the the shooting mode last used. Press the Mode button,
and use the Left/Right button to switch among different
shooting modes. When the camera is used for the first
time, the language setup will display on the screen.
Power Button

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Use Mode button
The AgfaPhoto camera provides a convenient mode button that allows you to switch between different modes easily. After
pressing the mode button to enter mode selection menu, press Left/Right button to choose the mode, press "func/OK to
select. All the available modes are listed as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto mode
AUTO
Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode.
Manual mode Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be configured.
ASCN mode Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Panorama mode Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic photo.
Scene mode Switch to take still pictures in 20 different scene types to choose from.
Stabilization mode Switch to take still pictures by reducing image blur caused by hand shake, low lighting
conditions,, or slow shutter speeds.
Portrait Switch to take portrait pictures under normal conditions.
Movie mode Switch to record videos.

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Set Time, date/time
The Date/Time and Language setup will automatically
appear when the camera is turned on the first time.
To set the language, date, and time, go to the following
setup options in the General Setup menu.
• Language
• Date / Time
To access the General Setup menu, do the following:
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
2. Press the button, then switch among the settings
menus by using the Left/Right button and select
General Setup.
Setting the Language
1. Select language with the Down button, press the or
right button to enter the setting.
2. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right buttons to select the
desired language.
3. Press the button to confirm the setting.

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Setting the Date and Time
1. Select date / time with the Up/Down button, then press
the or right button to enter the setting.
2. Press the Left/Right button to highlight each field and
use the Up/Down button to adjust the value.
3. Press the button to confirm the setting.

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If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid in the monitor. If any of the following
situations arise, take the recommended immediate
action indicated below:
• If liquid from the LCD comes in contact with your skin,
wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly
with soap and running water.
• If liquid from the LCD flows into the eyes inadvertently,
please rinse with water immediately and seek medical
assistance.
• If liquid from the LCD is swallowed, flush your mouth
thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water
and induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance
immediately.
About the LCD Screen
When you turn the camera on, various icons will appear on
the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and
status. To learn more about the displayed icons, see “LCD
Screen display” on page 25.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology has been used to
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels are
operational for use. However, there may be some minute
points (black, white, red, blue or green) that constantly
appear on the LCD screen. These points are normal in the
manufacturing process and the recording is not affected
in any way.
Avoid exposing the LCD screen to water; remove
any moisture on the LCD screen with a soft and dry
cleaning cloth.