AGFA DC-730i - Manual

1 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 ...

2 Scope of delivery Camera USB cable AV cable Carring case Hand strap 2 x AA batteries Software Installation CD-ROM User’s manual Attaching the Hand Strap Attach the hand strap to your camera as shown. y Do not swing the camera around by the strap. C C a a u u t t i i o o n n

3 Parts of the Camera 1. Self-timer Lamp 2. Flash 3. Microphone 4. Lens 5. LCD Monitor 6. Operation Lamp 7. Zoom Button See also: y Thumbnail y Playback Zoom 8. Playback Button 9. Menu Button 10. Mode Button 11. Delete Button 12. Flash Button 13. SET/DISP Button 14. Macro Button

4 15. Strap Ring 16. Shutter Button 17. Power Button 18. Speaker 19. USB/AV Terminal 20. Tripod Socket 21. Battery Cover

5 Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH (min. 2500 mAh / 1.2V) batteries. Open the battery cover. y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert the batteries. y Insert two AA-size batteries with the positive (...

6 Inserting the Memory Card You can use SD Card or MMC Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment. Open the battery cover. y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert the card. y Insert t...

7 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 16).. Select [ Lan...

8 Setting the Date & Time Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( page 16). Select [ D Date & Time]. y Press or to select [[Date & Time] then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. Set date and time. y Press or to change the value of the cursor located. Press or...

9 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 1 Recording mode ( page 13) 12 Shake warning ( page 19) 2 2 Flash ( page 23)...

12 Basic Operation Turning the Power On and Off Press the POWER button ( n ) to turn on the camera in the REC mode. y The power turns on, the lens extends and the LED lights in green. Press the PLAY button ( o ) to turn on the camera in the PLAY mode. y The power turns on, and an image displays on t...

13 Changing the Mode You can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLAY mode to replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor. Switching between REC mode and PLAY mode In REC mode, press the P PLAY button ( n ) to switch to the PLAY mode. In PLAY mode, press the P PLAY ( n ) or...

15 Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the S SET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). Open the REC menu. y Press the M MENU button ( n ) to display the menu. Select an item. y Press or ...

16 Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time 31 Digital Zoom Off / On 22 REC menu list (Movie) Menu Item Available Setting Page Movie Size / / 26 Metering / / 29 White Balance Auto / / / / / / 29 Setup menu Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC or PLAY mode ( page 13). Press the MENU button...

17 Setup menu list Menu Item Functions Sounds [Shutter]: [Start-up]: [Beep]: [Volume]: Sets the shutter sound on and off. Sets a type of the start-up sound. Sets the operation sound on and off. Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and playback sound. Auto Review [Off]: [3 se...

19 Basic Recording Recording Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). Compose the subject on the monitor. y Aim the focus area ( n ) to the subject that you want to take. Half press the shutter button to focus the image. y The focus area ( n ) becomes green whil...

20 Using the Q mode The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and fewer controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for the beginners and elder users. You can use only the basic settings in the Q mode: Flash: Auto / Red eye / Force on / Slow sync / Force off Ma...

21 Setting the Resolution and Quality You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and purpose. For detail operation, see page 15. Resolution Values Image Size Print Size 3072 x 2...

22 Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the im...

23 Using the Flash The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Press the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie re...

26 Recording Movie Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode ( page 13). Compose the subject on the monitor. y Aim the focus area ( q ) to the subject that you want to take. y The LCD monitor displays the available recording time ( p ). Start recording. y Press the shutter button...

28 Recording a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press or to select a still image that you want to add a voice memo. y If the image already has the voice memo recorded, the icon appears on t...

29 Other Recording Functions Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Option Description Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives more importance to the values near the center. Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple ...

32 Playback Playing Back Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). y The latest recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. y If there are no images stored, a message [[No image] appears. Press the four-way control or (( n ) y : displays the previous image. y : display...

33 Magnifying & Trimming Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Select an image. y Press or ( p ) to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming. y Only still images can be magnified and trimmed. Magnify the image. y Press [[T] ( n ) to magnify ...

35 Deleting Files Deleting a Single File Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Open the menu. y Press the M MENU button ( n ), then use the four-way control ( o ) to select Delete ( ) and press the S SET button ( o ). Press or ( o ) to select [SINGLE], and then press the...

38 Protecting Multiple Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen ( page 34). Open the menu. y Press the M MENU button, then Press or to select to select P Protect ( ) and press the S SET button. Press or to select [Select], and then press the SET button. y The frame of the ...

39 Editing Images Rotating Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press or to select the image you want to rotate. Open the menu. y Press the M MENU button, then use the four-way control to select R Rotate ( ) and press the S SET button. Press the SET button ...

40 Changing the Image with Effects Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press or to select the image you want to add the effect. Open the menu. y Press the M MENU button, then use the four-way control to select E Effect ( ) and press the S SET button. Press or to select...

41 Setting the DPOF The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a dir...

42 Choosing a Startup Image Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Open the menu. y Press the M MENU button, then use the four-way control to select S Start-up Image ( ) and press the S SET button. Press or to select the image you want, then press the SET button to apply ...

43 Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV You can display recorded images on a television with a supplied AV cable. Set the TV out to match the TV system that you are using ( page 18). Turn off the camera and the TV. Use the supplied AV cable to connect the camera to the TV set. Set the TV...

44 Connecting the Camera to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camera’s internal memory or memory card to a computer: y Inserting the memory card into a card reader y Connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable Using the Card Reader Eject the memory from the came...

45 Software Installation System Requirements y PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz y Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98 y Minimum 32 MB RAM y USB port y CD-ROM drive y 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor y Power Mac G3 or later y Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X y Minimum 64 M...

46 Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with camera. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears: The following software is listed: y Install Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installs software for organizing and keeping track of you...

47 Installing the Software Driver Windows 98 (Second Edition) requires the installation if the driver to use the camera as a mass storage device. Install the included software installation CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears. Click [Drivers], you are prompted to choose a ...

49 Appendix About the Folder & File Name Your digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or memory card that it uses to organize still images, movie clips and other information. Folder Structure Folder name begins with a 3-digit number from 100 to 999 and ...

50 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Battery is inserted in the wrong direction. Reload battery in the correct direction. Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries. Power does not turn on. The battery compartment door is open. Make sure the battery compartment door is securely closed. T...

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53 Specifications Sensor 7 megapixel CCD, Size : 1/2.5 inch Lens Focal Length : f=6.2~18.6mm , 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom LCD monitor 2.5” TFT color LCD Focus Range Normal: 80cm ~ Infinity Macro: (W) 15cm ~ 1m / (T) 40cm ~1m Aperture F/2.8 ~ 5.2 Shutter 8 ~ 1/2000 sec. File Format Still Image:...

55 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it ...