Page 2 - FCC STATEMENT; Notice
OPTIMA 1438m EN-1 FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operat...
Page 3 - READ THIS FIRST; Trademark Information
OPTIMA 1438m EN-2 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information Microsoft ® and Windows ® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. SD™ is a trademark. SDHC™ is a trademark. Other name...
Page 4 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Warnings; Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.; Keep the battery out of the reach of children.; Only use a battery with intact external seals.
OPTIMA 1438m EN-3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power offand remove the battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store ofpurchase. If th...
Page 5 - Cautions; Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.; Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.; Do not cover the camera or wrap it in cloths or blankets.
OPTIMA 1438m EN-4 Cautions Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of theterminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, ordamage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to a...
Page 6 - Notes on Battery Usage
OPTIMA 1438m EN-5 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (3.7V). Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the batterylife and reduce camera...
Page 7 - CONTENTS
CONTENTS EN-6 7 INTRODUCTION 7 Overview 7 Package Contents 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 8 Front View 9 Rear View 10 LCD Monitor Display 12 GETTING STARTED 12 Preparation13 Charging the Battery14 Initial Settings 16 CAPTURE MODE 16 Capturing Images17 Setting the Scene Mode17 Setting the Panorama Mod...
Page 8 - INTRODUCTION; Overview
OPTIMA 1438m EN-7 INTRODUCTION Overview Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read these operatinginstructions carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions ina safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later. Package Contents Car...
Page 9 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA; Front View
OPTIMA 1438m EN-8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Status LED2. Flash3. ON/OFF Power button 4. Self-timer LED5. Mode switch6. Lens7. Microphone8. Zoom lever 5 6 7 8
Page 10 - Rear View; Item
OPTIMA 1438m EN-9 Rear View Item Function Capture Mode Video Mode Playback Mode 1. Shutter button Record button Voice memo rec. 2. Playback Playback Playback 3. Menu Menu Menu 4. FocusAuto> > > FocusAuto> > Go 10 images forwards 5. FlashAuto> a > d > c > ` > _ -- Next I...
Page 11 - LCD Monitor Display; Capture mode
OPTIMA 1438m EN-10 LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Zoom status 2. Battery condition [ l ] Full battery power [ o ] Medium battery power [ n ] Low battery power [ m ] No battery power 3. Flash mode [Blank] Auto Flash[ a ] Forced Flash [ d ] Flash Off [ c ] Red-eye Reduction [ ` ] Slow Sync [ _ ] ...
Page 13 - GETTING STARTED; Preparation
OPTIMA 1438m EN-12 GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover.3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. (label side to the back) 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (27MB availab...
Page 14 - Charging the Battery
OPTIMA 1438m EN-13 Charging the Battery Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.2. Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet. The status LED on the charger lights redwhen charging has s...
Page 15 - Initial Settings; Setting the Date and Time
OPTIMA 1438m EN-14 Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for anextended period of time. When the date and time information is not displ...
Page 17 - CAPTURE MODE; Capturing Images
OPTIMA 1438m EN-16 CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 3.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you composeimages, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera i...
Page 18 - Setting the Scene Mode; Setting the Panorama Mode
OPTIMA 1438m EN-17 Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the available 21 scene modes, you can capture the imagewith the most appropriate settings.1. Slide the mode switch to [ SCN ]. 2. Select the desired scene mode with the e / f buttons, and press the button. 3. Compose the image and ...
Page 19 - Taking Images When the Smile Feature Is On
OPTIMA 1438m EN-18 Taking Images When the Smile Feature Is On With the camera’s new “smile detection” function, this camera detects smiles so youdon’t miss those special moments in life. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ SCN ]. 2. Select [Smile Shot] with the e / f buttons, and press the button. 3. Comp...
Page 21 - VIDEO MODE; Recording Video Clips; Playing Back Video Clips
OPTIMA 1438m EN-20 VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels.1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Compose the image.3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the shutter butto...
Page 22 - PLAYBACK MODE; Playing Back Still Images
OPTIMA 1438m EN-21 PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the e / f buttons. To view the previous image, press the e b...
Page 23 - Playback Display
OPTIMA 1438m EN-22 Playback Display This function allows you to search quickly for the image that you want and playbackimages on the LCD monitor sequentially.1. Press the button. 2. Press the c button to display the next 10th image. If the 1st image taken is displayed, press the c button to playba...
Page 24 - Attaching Voice Memos; Playing back voice memos
OPTIMA 1438m EN-23 Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured stillimages. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Press the button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image to which you want to attach the voice memo with the...
Page 25 - Protecting Images; Canceling the Protection
OPTIMA 1438m EN-24 Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.1. Press the button. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the e / f buttons. 3. Press the button. 4. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons, and press the button. 5. Select [Si...
Page 26 - DPOF Settings
OPTIMA 1438m EN-25 DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printinginformation on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how manyprints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to a cardcompati...
Page 27 - Erasing Images; Erasing in Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function); Erasing a single image / Erasing all images
OPTIMA 1438m EN-26 Erasing Images Erasing in Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last captured image during capture.1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2. Press the button. The last image and the quick delete menuappear on the screen. 3....
Page 28 - MENU OPTIONS; Capture Menu; Size
OPTIMA 1438m EN-27 MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the e / f buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, ...
Page 29 - Color
OPTIMA 1438m EN-28 W. Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to becaptured approaching the conditions that are seen by the human eye.* [Blank] Auto* [ ] Incand. * [ ] Fluoresc.1 * [ ] Fluoresc.2 * [ ] Daylight * [ ] Cloudy * [ ] Manual WB ISO This...
Page 30 - Quick Shot
OPTIMA 1438m EN-29 Capture Md. This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. Quick Shot If this function is set to “On”, the camera takes a quick shot without focusing.* On / Off Digi. Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off Preview ...
Page 31 - Video Menu
OPTIMA 1438m EN-30 Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the e / f buttons. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the bu...
Page 32 - Playback Menu; Rotate
OPTIMA 1438m EN-31 Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the button. 2. Press the button. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the c / d but...
Page 34 - Setup Menu; Language
OPTIMA 1438m EN-33 Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ] or press the button. 2. Press the button, and select the [Setup] menu with the f button. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the button to enter its respectiv...
Page 35 - Format
OPTIMA 1438m EN-34 Fr. No. Reset This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. * Cancel / Execute Light Freq. This camera supports different lighting frequencies: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. Whenphotographing under fluorescent lighting, select the cor...
Page 36 - System Requirement; Downloading Your Files; Windows
OPTIMA 1438m EN-35 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Downloading Your Files 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera. 3. Turn on your camera.4. Select [PC] using the...
Page 37 - USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA
OPTIMA 1438m EN-36 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with busi-ness associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the cam-era for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as belo...
Page 38 - EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION; ArcSoft MediaImpressionTM -
OPTIMA 1438m EN-37 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 3 types of software included on the CD-ROM: ArcSoft MediaImpression™ - manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and musicfiles. Create your own movies o...
Page 39 - SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIMA 1438m EN-38 SPECIFICATIONS * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Item Description Image sensor 1/2.33” CCD sensor (10.0 megapixels) Image resolution Still image 3648 x 2736, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Video clip 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (...
Page 40 - APPENDIX; Possible Number of Shots
OPTIMA 1438m EN-39 APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate number of shots that you can capture in each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card. Possible recording time / sec (video clip) * We r...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting
OPTIMA 1438m EN-40 Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective Actions The power does not come on. The battery is not inserted. Ins...
Page 42 - Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer; Connecting the camera to the printer
OPTIMA 1438m EN-41 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridgefunctions. If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting thedigital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible...
Page 44 - Customer care
OPTIMA 1438m EN-43 Customer care More information on the complete AgfaPhoto digital camera product range can be foundat www.plawa.com and www.plawausa.com. Service & Repair (USA/ Canada): 1-866 475 2605www.plawausa.com Support Service (USA/ Canada) [email protected] Service & Repair ...
