AGFA DC-830i - 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 Content AgfaPhoto DC-830i USB Cable AV Cable Soft Case Strap 2 x AA Batteries Software Installation CD-ROM Quick Start Guide 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. Flash ( page 23) 2. Self-timer Lamp 3. Lens 4. Microphone 5. Zoom Button ( page 22) y Thumbnail ( page 34) y Playback Zoom ( page 33) 6. Playback Button ( page 13) 7. Menu Button ( page 15) 8. Operation Lamp 9. Mode Button ( page 13) 10. Delete Button ( page 35) 11. LCD Moni...

5 Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH 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 (+) and negative (-) pol...

6 Inserting the 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. y Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert the card. y Insert the card with...

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 [ Lang...

8 Apply the setting. y After adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to apply the setting. y If the batteries are removed for longer than 48 hours, the Date and Time will need to be re-set. 4 C C a a u u t t i i o o n n

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

10 PLAYBACK mode 1 Playback mode ( page 13) 7 Battery ( page 5) 2 Protect ( page 37) 8 Captured date & time 3 Voice memo ( page 28) 9 Voice memo control ( page 28) 4 File number / Total 10 DPOF ( page 42) 5 Storage media 11 Resolution ( page 21) 6 Recording info ( page 11) y Some information may...

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 PLAYBACK button ( o ) to turn on the camera in the PLAYBACK mode. y The power turns on, and an image displ...

13 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 PLAYB...

15 Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the 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 MENU button ( n ) to display the menu. Select an item. y Press or ( o ...

16 Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue 31 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 ...

17 Press the MENU ( n ) button to close the menu. 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...

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 M...

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 to cycle your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie ...

24 Using the Macro Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects. In macro mode you can focus on subjects 15 cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle setting and 40 cm in the maximum telephoto setting. Turn the power on, and set the camera to th...

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...

27 Recording Audio Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Voice REC mode ( page 13). Press the shutter button ( n ) to start recording. y The voices are recorded from the microphone ( o ) of the camera. Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording. 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 PLAYBACK 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 appears on th...

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 Playback Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK 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 : displays...

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

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

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

41 Copying the Files You may copy the data from the camera’s internal memory to the memory card for convenience. Be sure you have inserted a memory card into your digital camera. Set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode. ( page 13). Open the menu. y Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to...

42 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...

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

44 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...

45 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 card from the...

46 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 ...

47 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...

48 Specifications Sensor 8.0 MegaPixel CCD, Size : 1/2.5 inch Lens Focal l ength : f = 6.2 ( W ) ~ 18.6 ( T ) mm, 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom Display 2.5” TFT LCD monitor Focus range Normal: 80cm ~ Infinity ( from the tip of barrier ) Macro: (W) 15 cm ~ 1 m / (T) 40 cm~ 1 m ( from the tip of ba...

49 Function Available List Still Capture One time AF z z ² z ² z z ² z ² ² z z z ² Continuous AF ² ² ² ² ² ² ² ² ² z z ² ² ² ² Focus Infinity Fixed ² ² z ² z ² ² z ² ² ² ² ² ² ² Shutter & Lens Shutter Speed 8~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 1~ 1/2000 2 sec. fixed. 8~ 1/...

52 Customer care More information con the complete AgfaPhoto digital camera product range can be found under www.plawa.com Service & Repair Hotline (Europe): 00800 752 921 00 (from a landline only) Service & Support Hotline (Germany): 0900 1000 042 (1.49 Euro/ min. from a German landline onl...

53 contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. Batteries and rechargeable batteries should not be thrown in the trash can. Please return used batteries to the store or take it to where they collets such items. Following this guid...