AGFA DC-830 - Manual

- 12 - Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH (min. 1600 mAh / 1.2V) batteries. 1. Slide the battery cover open. 2. Insert two AA-size alkaline batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated insi...

- 13 - Inserting a 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. 1. Be sure that the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the battery cover and open it. 3. Insert the card with the label...

- 14 - Setting the Date and Time When the camera is first turned on, the date and time setting will not be correct. So before using, be sure to set date and time. 1. Press the MENU button, using or to select SETUP ( ) and press the SET button. 2. Press or to select DATE & TIME ( ) then press or ...

- 15 - Basic Operations Turning the Power On and Off 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera in the Record mode. Or you can press the button to turn on the camera in the Playback mode. 2. Press the POWER button again to turn the power off. Power Saving Function If the camera is turned off by...

- 16 - Switching between Record and Playback You can switch between the Record mode and the Playback mode in following ways: In Record mode Press the MODE button to cycle through the still image shooting, voice recording, and movie recording. Press the button to switch to the Playback mode. In Playb...

- 17 - Using the Menus Recording Menu / Playback Menu When a menu screen is displayed, the arrow button and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. The menu displays depends on whether you are in the Record mode or the Playback mode. 2. Pre...

- 18 - Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay images. LCD Screen Indicator In Recording 1 Mode icon 11 Aperture value 2 Flash 12 Shutter speed 3 Macro 13 Metering 4 Self-timer / Burst 14 Exposure 5 Zoom indicator 15 ISO 6 Battery 1...

- 20 - Recording Recording Still Images 1. Hold the camera with both hands and make sure the camera is stable. 2. Set the camera to the Record mode 3. Aim the focus area to the subject that you want to take and press the shutter release button halfway. The focus area on the LCD monitor will light gr...

- 26 - Setting the Recording Functions Using the Scene Mode You can select from various scene mode for specific shooting conditions. 1. Set the camera to the Record mode The scene mode function only used in still image shooting. 2. Press the button to show the Scene Mode screen. 3. Use the arrow but...

- 31 - Playback Playing Back Images 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press to play back the previous image; press to play back the next image. Using the Thumbnail When in Playback mode, you can view all your stored images in thumbnail format. 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press ...

- 32 - Playing Back Movie Clips 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press or to select the movie clip that you want to playback. 3. Press the SET button to start the movie. The movie clip will play on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the MENU button to stop the movie, or press the SET button to pause...

- 33 - Playing Back a Voice Memo 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press or to select the image that has the voice memo recorded. The image with a voice memo recorded shows on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the SET button to play to voice memo. 4. Press the MENU button to stop the voice memo, or ...

- 35 - Editing Images Rotating Still Images The still images can be rotated by various degrees. 1. Set the camera to the Playback mode 2. Press or to select the image you want to rotate. 3. Press the MENU button, then press or to select ROTATE ( ). 4. Press or to select an option, and then press the...

- 37 - 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...

- 39 - Setup Settings Adjusting Sounds You can adjust the sound volume and set different sounds as the start-up sound. 1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu 2. Press or to select SOUNDS ( ) and then press or the SET button to enter the sounds screen. 3. Use the arrow button to adjust the volume and se...

- 43 - Resetting to Default Settings You can reset the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default. 1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu 2. Press or to select RESET ALL ( ) then press or the SET button to launch the submenu. 3. Press or to select YES then press the SET button to rese...

- 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: by inserting the memory card into a card reader by connecting the camera to a computer using the included USB cable Using the Card Reader 1. Eject the memory from...

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

- 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: Install Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installs software for organizing and keeping track of y...

- 48 - Using the Software Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic is a versatile tool for owners of digital cameras. Webcams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to handle digital media effectively, Photo Explorer provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, mo...

- 49 - Appendix 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 secur...

- 50 - Specifications Sensor 8.0 megapixel CCD Size : 1/1.8 inch Lens Focal length: f=7.94 ~22.71 mm , 3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom LCD monitor 2.4” TFT color LCD Focus Range Normal: 80cm ~ Infinity Macro: (W) 5cm ~ 100 cm / (T) 25cm ~ 100 cm Aperture F/2.8 ~ 5.1 Shutter 8 ~ 1/2000 sec. File For...

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