AGFA DC-630i - Manuals

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 ...

3 Parts of the Camera 1. Self-timer Lamp 2. Flash ( page 23) 3. Microphone 4. Lens 5. LCD Monitor ( page 9) 6. Operation Lamp 7. Zoom Button ( page 22) See also: y Thumbnail ( page 37) y Playback Zoom ( page 36) 8. Playback Button ( page 13) 9. Menu Button ( page 15) 10. Mode Button ( page 13) 11. A...

5 Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH (min. 2500 mAh / 2.8V) 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 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...

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 ...

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 ...

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, be...

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...

28 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...

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

30 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...

31 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 ...

34 Setting Stabilizer With more sensibility and faster shutter speed to bright up the pictures, effectively prevent blur image caused by hand shack or target movement, one can take good pictures with little effort. Setting Face tracking After initializing face tracking function, the lens will lock t...

35 Playback Playing Back 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 : disp...

38 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...

42 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...

44 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...

45 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...

46 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 S.Image ( ) and press the SET button. Press or to select the image you want, then press the SET button to apply the choic...

47 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...

48 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...

49 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...

50 Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with the 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...

51 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 ...

52 Select a language and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers. Using the Software y 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, Photo Explorer provides an efficient way to t...

53 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 ...

54 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...

55 Specifications Sensor 6 megapixels CCD, Size: 1/2.5 inch Lens Focal length: f = 6.2 ( W ) ~ 18.6 ( T ) mm, Pentax lens 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom LCD monitor 2.5” LCD monitor Focus Range Normal: 80cm ~ Infinity ( from the tip of barrier ) Macro: (W) 15cm ~ 1m / (T) 40cm ~1m ( from the tip o...

64 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 ...