AgfaPhoto Optima 147 User manual

User Manual
OPTIMA 147

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This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE
Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in the European
countries. Please do not throw the equipment into
the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection
systems available in your country for the disposal of this
product.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: OPTIMA 147
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)
Service & Repair (UK):
[phone]
Online Service / International contact:
[email protected]
For repair and service in all other countries, please
refer to the warranty pamphlet for additional
information.
WARNING
Do not expose the camera battery pack or other
accessories to rain or humidity to prevent 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.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types of
locations:
• In the rain, very humid and dusty places.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed directly to
the 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 faults.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card from
the camera and keep them in 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, etc, makes the playback of recordings
not possible.
Battery notes:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to leak,
become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the precautions
given below.
• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take particular
care to keep the terminals dry.
•Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and 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 has
been initialized by 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 to recognize or misinterpret the original folder
or file in your camera.
The photos taken by this camera are stored in the auto-
generated folder in 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
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.
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 memory card.
• Use only the type of battery that come with the camera.
Using other types of batteries may damage the camera
and invalidate the warranty.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
•Please 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.

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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 (Not included)........................................................................ 11
Turning On and Off........................................................................ 13
Mode Button Operation .............................................................. 14
Setting Date/Time and Language......................................... 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
i button function............................................................................. 20
Face Detection....................................................................... 21
Smile Detection...................................................................... 21
Blink Detection ................................................................................ 22
Advanced Functions Menu........................................................ 23
WB (White Balance)............................................................. 24
ISO................................................................................................. 24
Quality......................................................................................... 25
Size............................................................................................... 25
Color............................................................................................. 26
CONTENTS

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Exposure Compensation................................................... 26
USING THE MODES ......................................... 30
LCD Screen Display ...................................................................... 27
Still Picture Mode Display ............................................... 27
Video Shooting Mode Display ...................................... 29
Playback Mode Display .................................................... 30
ASCN mode ...................................................................................... 31
Landscape ............................................................................... 31
Portrait ...................................................................................... 31
Night Portrait ......................................................................... 32
Backlit Portrait ...................................................................... 32
Night Landscape ................................................................. 32
Macro ......................................................................................... 32
Auto ............................................................................................ 32
Panorama mode.............................................................................. 32
Scene mode ..................................................................................... 33
Sport ........................................................................................... 34
Indoor ......................................................................................... 34
Snow .......................................................................................... 34
Fireworks ................................................................................. 34
Museum .................................................................................... 34
Night Landscape ................................................................. 34
Children ..................................................................................... 34
Leaf ............................................................................................. 35
Sunset ....................................................................................... 35
Glass ........................................................................................... 35
Landscape ............................................................................... 35
Night Portrait ......................................................................... 35
Beach .......................................................................................... 35
Text .............................................................................................. 35
Gathering................................................................................... 35
ID.................................................................................................... 35
Fish eye...................................................................................... 35
Travel shooting...................................................................... 35
Photo frame............................................................................. 35
Sketch......................................................................................... 35
Stabilization mode ........................................................................ 36

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PLAYBACK ........................................................... 37
Viewing Photos and Videos .................................................... 37
Thumbnail View .............................................................................. 38
i button playback function ........................................................ 39
Using Zoom on Playback (for still pictures only) ......... 41
Using the Delete Button ........................................................... 42
USING THE MENUS ......................................... 43
Still Picture Menu .......................................................................... 43
AF Mode (Auto-Focus mode) ........................................ 44
AF-assist Beam .................................................................... 44
Continuous AF .. .................................................................... 45
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .......................... 45
Continuous Shot .................................................................. 46
Date Imprint ............................................................................ 46
Quick Review ......................................................................... 47
Digital Zoom ........................................................................... 47
Slow Shutter .......................................................................... 48
Movie Menu ...................................................................................... 48
Continuous AF .. .................................................................... 49
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .......................... 50
DIS................................................................................................. 50
Playback Menu ............................................................................... 51
Protect ....................................................................................... 51
Delete ........................................................................................ 52
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) .............................. 53
Trim ............................................................................................. 54
HDR-High Dynamic Range ............................................... 54
Resize ........................................................................................ 55
Rotate ........................................................................................ 55
Red-eye Reduction .............................................................. 56
Display Setup .................................................................................. 56
Slideshow ................................................................................ 57
Wallpaper Settings ............................................................. 57
Setup Menu ...................................................................................... 60
Beep ........................................................................................... 61
LCD Brightness ..................................................................... 61
Power Saver ........................................................................... 62
Zone ........................................................................................... 62

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Date/Time ................................................................................ 63
Language ................................................................................. 63
File and Software .......................................................................... 63
File Numbering ...................................................................... 64
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card) ......................................................................... 64
Reset Settings ...................................................................... 65
FW Version (Firmware version) .................................... 65
Transmission ....................................................... 66
Connecting to a PC ...................................................................... 66
Setting the USB Mode ...................................................... 66
Transferring Files to your PC ........................................ 66
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer ............ 68
Setting the USB Mode ...................................................... 68
Connecting the Camera and Printer ......................... 69
Using the PictBridge Menu ...................................................... 70
Print with Date ...................................................................... 70
Print without Date .............................................................. 71
Print Index ............................................................................... 72
Print DPOF ............................................................................... 73
Exit .............................................................................................. 73
APPENDICES ....................................................... 74
Specifications .................................................................................. 74
Error Messages .............................................................................. 78
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 80
Customer Care ................................................................................. 82

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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
Wrist Strap
USB Extension Cable
Warranty Card
Rechargeable lithium-ion
battery
CD-ROM
AC adapter

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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 14 Delete Button/Self-timer Button/Down
Button
2 AF Assist/Timer Indicator 15 Macro/Left Button
3 Lens 16 Function/OK Button
4 Speaker 17 Wrist Strap Mount
5 Microphone 18 USB interface switch
6 LCD Screen 19 USB interface
7i Function Button 20 Power Button
8 Mode Button 21 Movie Button
9 Status Indicator 22 Shutter Button
10 Playback Button 23 Zoom Wheel
11 Menu Button 24 Tripod Socket
12 Disp/Up Button 25 Card Slot/Battery Compartment
13 Flash Mode/Right Button 26 Memory card/Battery slot switch
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1. Put the battery into the camera.
2. Use USB cable to connect the camera with power
adapter.
3. Insert power adapter to power socket.
Charging the Battery
When charging, if the camera indicator is red the
camera is still charging. When the camera completes
charging, the light will turn green. To optimize battery
life, please charge the battery for at least 4 hours
before using it for the first time.
The charger is for indoor use only.

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Insert the Battery and SD/SDHC Card (Not included)
2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram.
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.
Write-protec-
tion buckle

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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.
When selecting Full size (1280X720) to record video,
please use High Speed Card (above Class 4).
When taking video, if “Memory card accessing is
slow” on the LCD screen, please select High Speed
Card or format this card, then take video
Turning On and Off
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn off
the camera, press the Power button again.
Power Button
When the camera is turned on, it will be at the same
shooting mode based on the last use. You can turn the
Mode Dial on the top to select. When using the camera for
the first-time, the language setting page will appear.

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Mode Button Operation
The AgfaPhoto camera features a convenient mode button that allows for easy mode selection. All available modes are listed
as follows:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto mode
AUTO
Switch to take still pictures in automatic mode.
Manual mode Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.
Panorama mode In this mode, up to 3 frames can be stitched together to create panoramic photo.
Stabilization mode Switch to take still pictures by reducing the blurs caused by hand shake, under low
luminance, or slow shutter speed.
Scene mode Choose from 20 different scene types and effects for your photos.
Movie mode Switch to record videos.
ASCN mode Switch to have the camera automatically select the best scene type for still pictures.
Portrait Switch to take portrait pictures under normal condition.

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

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If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular care
with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any of the
following situations arise, take the recommended
immediate action indicated below:
•If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe
the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with
soap and running water.
•If liquid crystal flows into the eyes inadvertently,
please rinse with water immediately and seek medical
assistance.
•If liquid crystal 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 are shown 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 27.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology had 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; please
remove any moisture on the LCD screen with dry and
soft cleaning cloth.