AgfaPhoto Photo DC-8338i 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 part of it. This will invalidate all
guarantee claims. Danger of explosion if batteries are not changed properly. Only replace
the batteries with the same type or another type approved by the manufacturer. Used
batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and local
regulations.

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Contents
GETTING STARTED 1
USING THIS MENU 1
CONTENT 2
PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3
INSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK 5
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5
CHARGING BATTERY PACK 6
INSERTING MEMORY CARD 7
ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 7
DCF PROTOCOL 7
SETTING DISPLAY LANGUAGE/DATE &
TIME 8
SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 8
SETTING THE DATE &TIME 8
USING LCD MONITOR 10
REC MODE 10
PLAYBACK MODE 11
CHANGING THE LCD STATUS 12
BASIC OPERATION 13
TURNING THE POWER ON /OFF 13
POWER SAVING FUNCTION 13
CHANGING THE MODE 14
SWITCHING BETWEEN REC MODE AND
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 21
RECORDING STILL IMAGES 21
USING THE QMODE 22
SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY 23
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 24
USING THE FLASH 25
USING THE MACRO 26
USING THE SELF-TIMER &BURST 27
USING THE APERTURE PRIORITY 28
USING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY 28
USING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE 29
USING THE STABILIZER 29
RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 30
SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 30
RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 31
PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 31
RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 32
PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 32
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 33
SETTING THE METERING 33
SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 33
SETTING THE ISO 34
SETTING THE EXPOSURE 34
SETTING THE AEB 34
SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 34
SETTING THE SHARPNESS 35
SETTING THE PHOTO EFFECT 35
SETTING DATE STAMP 35
SETTING FACE TRACKING 36
SETTING PHOTO FRAME 36
SETTING AF LAMP 36
PLAYBACK 37
PLAYBACK IMAGES 37
PLAYBACK MOVIE CLIPS 37
MAGNIFYING &TRIMMING STILL IMAGES 38
VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL 39
PLAYBACK A SLIDE SHOW 39
DELETING FILES 40
DELETING A SINGLE FILE 40
DELETING MULTIPLE FILES 41
DELETING ALL FILES 41
PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 42

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PROTECTING ALL FILES 43
PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 43
EDITING IMAGES 44
ROTATING STILL IMAGES 44
CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 45
CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 45
CHOOSING THE IMAGE WITH PHOTO FRAME
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COPYING THE FILES 47
SETTING THE DPOF 48
CHOOSING A START-UP IMAGE 49
MAKING CONNECTIONS 50
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 50
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 51
USING THE CARD READER 51
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A
COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE 51
APPENDIX 52
ABOUT THE FOLDER &FILE NAME 52
FOLDER STRUCTURE 52
FILE NAMING 52
TROUBLESHOOTING 53
SPECIFICATIONS 54
FUNCTION AVAILABLE LIST 56
CUSTOMER CARE 62
DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY
USERS IN PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS IN THE
EUROPEAN UNION 62
FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY 63

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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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Content
AGFAPHOTO DC-8338i USB Cable AV Cable
Soft Case Strap Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery
Software Installation
CD-ROM Quick Start Guide
Battery Charger &
Adaptor
yActual accessories may be different.
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. Flash ( page 25)
2. Self-timer Lamp /AF Lamp
3. Lens
4. Microphone
5. Zoom Button ( page
24)
yThumbnail ( page 39)
yDigital zoom ( page
38)
6. Playback Button ( page
14)
7. Menu Button ( page 17)
8. Mode Button ( page 14)
9. ASM Button ( page 16)
yDelete Button ( page
40)
10. LCD Monitor ( page
10)
11. Flash Button ( page
25)
12. SET/DISP Button
(page 12)
13. Macro Button ( page
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14. Shutter Button ( page 21,
30)
15. Power Button ( page 13)
16. Stabilizer
17. Speaker
18. Strap Ring
19. USB/AV Terminal ( page 20,
51)
20. Battery Cover ( page 5)
21. Tripod Socket

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Installing the Battery Pack
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
A low 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 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.
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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 Memory Card
You can use SD Card 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.
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.
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Setting 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.
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 35).
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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 and Time will need to
be re-set.
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Using 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 21)
2 Flash ( page 25) 15 Shake warning ( page 21)
3 Macro ( page 26) 16 Aperture value ( page 21)
4 Self-timer / Burst ( page 27) 17 Face tracking ( page 36 )
5 Zoom indicator ( page 24) 18 Exposure ( page 34)
6 Shots remaining 19 Focus area ( page 21)
7 Battery ( page 5) 20 Date stamp ( page 35)
8 Storage media 21 AEB ( page 34)
9 Stabilizer 22 Sharpness ( page 35)
10 Metering ( page 33) 23 Quality ( page 23)
11 ISO ( page 34) 24 Resolution ( page 23)
12 Histogram 25 AF Lamp( page 36)
13 White balance ( page 33)

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PLAYBACK mode
1 Playback mode (page 14) 7 Recording info ( page 12)
2 Protect ( page 42) 8 Histogram
3 Voice memo ( page 32) 9 Captured date & time
4 File number / Total 10 Voice memo control ( page 32)
5 Battery ( page 5) 11 DPOF ( page 48)
6 Storage media 12 Resolution ( page 23)
ySome information may not display correctly if you display images captured by
other camera model.
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Changing the LCD Status
Press 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 / 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.And using the PLAYBACK mode to
replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor.
Switching between REC mode and 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.
Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject.
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Display Title Description
Landscape Used for the wide scenic views.
Sunset Enhance the red tone for recording sunset images.
Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering.
Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery.
Sports Used to take still pictures in high speed motions.
Party Used for the wedding or indoor parties.
Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes.
Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids.
Candlelight To capture the warmth effects of candle light.
Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding.
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.
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Selecting the ASM mode
Set the camera to the REC mode
(page 14).
yIt cannot be switch to ASM mode
while in Movie or Voice REC mode.
Launch the ASM mode.
yPress the ASM button (n) to toggle
switch between Aperture Priority,
Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure
mode.
yFor detail operation ( page26).
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